yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Looks like the XL 2 in Black and White 128gb is waitlist now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tacopimp:
pre-ordered 2 Black Pixel 2 XL's 64gb.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pig Vomit:
XL 2 Black 64GB, order placed 1029 PDT, shipping date Oct 17, estimated arrival 18 or 19.

In past experience, because the drop ship location is only about 30 miles from me, I usually get it same day as shipping.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Raistlin1:
I got my order in for the Pixel 2 Xl just black 128gb version, happy I didn't wait and just ordered it. I was going to go with the 64gb version and kinda mad I didn't save the $100. Currently my phone has almost 40gb used and that is after almost a year or use without removing anything. Guess I would rather have more than half of my storage available instead more than half taken.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Pixel 2 XL Black pre-ordered with trade-in of $410 after receiving... Ships around Oct 17. :cool:

Did anyone see the Trade-in Kit info on there Google email order confirmation? I'm not seeing it...

Update: Just received a separate email about the Trade-in Kit. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] M.Noury:
Did google hold authorization from anyone ?
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] spotmark:
Just got the notification. Downloading and installing now.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Tikerz:
Sweet, Just got it too!
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Pikabob:
Here's the ota url: https://android.googleapis.com/pack.../19d4dd2871636b2bc9ee95445a3f208b0c0cf7e0.zip

Not much we can do with it, but there it is anyway.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] avetny:
This phone getting evil fast...this update brings real performance
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] gk1984:
Can we at least push the OTA via ADB? System updates says I'm on the latest version...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] dca1970:
new camera version 01069
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Teloah:
I just got it, but had to check for updates like three times.

Edit: taking forever to install.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] RizePhenix:
It made it so much smoother for me. Any of the lag I experienced is gone. And the camera seems so much better.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] avetny:
Yes i absolutely agree
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] shaninNH:
Something I noticed with this update...

I have the Pixel Camera apk installed. Prior to this update, when taking a photo with the phone in portrait orientation, then tapping on the photo thumbnail in the lower right, the app and system softkeys overlapped. Rotating to landscape, then back to portrait, resolved the issue. However, now that bug seems resolved altogether. Not sure of the relevance, but I thought it was a notable improvement.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] elkay:
Yes, you can.

Get the Google USB drivers and install them:

https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html

Get the Google platform tools and unzip them to a new folder:

https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html

Enable Developer Options on the phone and enable USB Debugging (look it up).

Plug your phone into the computer. Let it install any drivers it needs. Reboot if asked, or perhaps do so anyway.

Open a command prompt at the unzipped platform tools (hold shift and right click to get the option).

Copy the OTA zip to this folder. For simplicity, rename the file to ota.zip.

Issue the following command to make sure your device is seen:

adb devices

You should see your device id listed. If not, perhaps try rebooting and issue the command again.

Reboot to recovery:

adb reboot recovery

**OR**

Hold power and volume up while booting the phone.

You should see Andy laying down with an exclamation point popping out.

Hold power and press volume up.

From the menu, select 'Apply update from ADB'.

In the command prompt, type:

adb sideload ota.zip

Let it do its thing. It will install the OTA and reboot to finalize the installation.

I have tested this and it works fine on our phones.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Tikerz:
Interesting, I still have this problem. I'm on version 4.0 of the Google Camera APK.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] mallman:
i agree but i did a side by side comparison of photos taken with the new camera update and the google camera mod and the google camera is still far better
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] flakko86:
Yeah...it seems like this recent cam update was mainly a performance patch
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] gk1984:
Thanks. Worked. Had a few issues with the bootloader for some reason though. Trying to launch Recovery tended to just power off, same for restarting the bootloader. And even Starting System after the OTA. Got a little worried for a bit. I eventually got it, but I couldn't tell you how. Just a heads-up for anyone else.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] spotmark:
I'm certainly glad I decided to keep this phone. Each update seems to make a noticeable improvement. Scrolling still isn't 100%, but it's darn close. Now if we can just get source files so the devs can start working their magic, everything will be rosie.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] pauldyhugs:
I'm still having this issue... Even after updating
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] watermyst:
Anyone have the latest file? I tried ADB sideload but it gave me a package version error. It says "E:Package is for source build 335 but expected 365". Any ideas/tips? Thank you :)
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] elsamuraiguapo:
I have the Sprint variant and still yet to get the OTA. Maybe it has only been pushed out thus far to the direct-from-essential models?
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] EVOSerb:
I'm on Sprint as well and no update. I really thought it would come soon since there aren't many ph-1 devices out there.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] Jimmyy:
The only thing I like better in the iPhone than my Kaiser is the feel of the screen when I use my finger. It's so hard glass-like and smooth. Is there any screen protector (or enhancer :rolleyes:) that will get me that feel? You know what I mean? ;)

Thanksss!!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] ~~Tito~~:
It would probably be to thick to make it feel like an iPhone, and sensitivity would go down.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] sschoi:
Try Martin Fields.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] 246810:
I have a Martin Fields screen protector on my Kaiser. However, it hardly feels like the screen on the Iphone...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] cornellfOo:
Agreed. I have the MF screen protector also. However, it does feel a bit more solid compared to no protector or the included screen protector.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] Jasper101:
I know what you mean, the iPhones touch screen was great to feel. Unfortunately, the iPhones screen uses a different technology to detect touch inputs compared to the Kaiser, so we will never be able to get that hard glass touch screen on our device. :(

P.S.

I cant wait to get my kaiser, I just sold my unlocked iPhone on eBay and purchased a tilt. Its going to be interesting how they compare...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Pr20:
Sorry for creating a new thread. Didn't get any answers in original thread. Thought it may be because it was in wrong format.

Has anyone used a Verizon sim card with the international dual sim version? I ask as I have a Mi Mix in which I was able to use Verizon (only for calls) and AT&T (calls and data).

Looking to switch due to multiple small issues. I need to be able to make calls with Verizon on the dual sim. Looks like my options include Axon 7 and One plus 5. The removable battery on V20 makes it attractive for me. If I got any answers to this I could decide one way or other.

Thank you for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MXS801:
Hi

I'm not sure if the Galaxy S8 is able to do this but how can you get DSLR style focus where a subject/ person is in focus and background blurry? Can the rear camera do this as well as selfie cam? I haven't seen any options for it.

Seems only the Note 8 has this (or iPhone X, Google Pixel 2)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pete4k:
Note 8 has second cam, which is x2 telephoto lens, so already has shallower focus depth and rest is done with software. S8 does not have second cam.

And here is the problem: blurred background, called bokeh, is mostly used in portrait photography. Wide angle cams so commonly used on phones should not be used for portrait photography, because due to wide field of view being projected on flat surface you get big distortions and wrong proportion, like big nose for example. Check fish eye lens pictures to see this distortion effect fully. So while you could distort background and make portrait photo with standard phone lens like s8 have, it would look silly. Outside of portrait photos I don't see much use for shallow depth of field, but if you're so inclined you could experiment with photo editing software like photoshop and create same effect. Expect S9 to have dual lens and portrait capability in about 6 months or get Note 8 now if you really want it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] leodrgomes48:
there's an app that does this function very well. AfterFocus. the pro version lets you save in original quality. It only takes a few minutes to get the same result from dual camera devices.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Graffiti Exploit:
Selective Focus is one of the camera modes out of the box. That is what you are looking for.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
I have an S8 and have tried the selective focus mode, which works relatively well as long as the object stays still long enough, however I was reading an article about the Pixel 2 this morning and this extract made me hope that Samsung can also follow Google

"The single-lens portrait mode photos were made possible by its adoption of a dual-pixel sensor - meaning each pixel can be used to both record the image and determine focus rather than just one or the other.

Some of Samsung's handsets already feature the technology, but Google has built on it with proprietary software to make it possible to create a depth map for photos, which can be used to add special effects."

I hope that Samsung can improve the selective mode for the rear camera as the S8 also has a dual-pixel set up, unfortunately the front camera doesn't have dual-pixels :(

Another thing is I'm hoping that the Google Camera app, which I have running on my S8, should get an update to support this....fingers crossed.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] pindey02:
Can someone pls help me to update from EVA-L09C675B140 CUSTC675D001 To Nougat??? I just bought a P9 in the recent FLipkart sale. My phone is running on EVA-L09C675B140 CUSTC675D001 and brought the phone to Maldives which is where i reside, so no sign of any OTAs coming. Should i just wait for OTAs or is there a way to update to Nougat someway. I searched the entire forum but not much info i could find. Thanks in advance!
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] rohitgohan:
Same situation got my phone repaired by replacing mother and is not getting update
[General Questions and Answers] SitnSpinner:
I picked up a Samsung Galaxy j7 at the Goodwill Outlet yesterday and when I turn it on it says there's no command and it has the little robot laying down with it chest open what is that mean and what do I do to fix this?
[General Questions and Answers] sasanka@901:
Can you give me the pic of your phone's error massage?
[General Questions and Answers] SitnSpinner:
:D Thanks, somehow it went into a recovery on its own. Now it says I wasted my money on it. It has a Google account on it before and I need that info to be able to use it. :(
[General Questions and Answers] -Hope-:
you can bypass it using sidesync method
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] vortex-5:
I'm curious if this is possible with the stock rom any of my current attempts seems to fail with apps not being able to load properly.

I'm assuming there are some dependencies and it's not possible to remove all the gapps from the stock rom only to replace them with the apps from opengapps.

main reason is I don't want things like google movies / chrome / the google app and most things that you can get from the app store I rather just install the app store version but I'm thinking that might not be possible or it would be a bad idea to try this on a stock rom. Even if it is rooted.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] c3drik 67:
Why you don’t Just disable this app.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] jhs39:
If you are rooted there is a debloater app for stock OOS. You flash it in TWRP, an Aroma installer comes up and you can pick which Google and OP system apps and some non essential services that you would like to uninstall. It works very well.

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5/themes/aroma-oos-debloater-1-0-t3630135/page7
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] vortex-5:
Aroma debloater seems to have been removed but thanks for the link. I'll check around in that forum.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] vortex-5:
I already have a lot of the gapps disabled but on my previous phone I was on a custom rom and I prefered just not having the app entirely.
[LineageOS News & Discussion] GodAngel:
I've been using lineageOS ever since until now with my Lenovo Zuk z1 and the experience are so smooth with all the customization included on this well developed rom.

So my request to you guys, if you could please create one for Lenovo Phab 2 - 650M, I would really appreciate that and other people looking for the best custom rom that we can use to this device. :)

Please hear my request LineageOS team. We trust your rom for our daily needs. Thank you and more power.

Regards,
[LineageOS News & Discussion] dlsega:
I second this request. The device in hardware is amazing but it sucks to be stuck in MM 6.0. If a Moto G2 from 2014 can get at least Linageos 14.1 there's a good chance that our phab2 can handle it too. Help please!
[LineageOS News & Discussion] shinhosuck1973:
This is a very old thread, but I hope you are still there. I am too looking for a custom rom for my phab 2 650m. I have been look for it everywhere. But no luck. Did you manage to find one?

Thank you.
[Nexus 6P General] Pig Vomit:
USA Black Pixel 2 XL 64GB ship date Oct 17. Order placed 1029PDT.
[Nexus 6P General] AtypicalWinter:
On order

15th to 17th November delivery

UK.

And a bit excited [emoji23]
[Nexus 6P General] frap129:
You already know ya boy got it
[Nexus 6P General] Prey521:
Just ordered mine, along with the Google WiFi 3 pack!
[Nexus 6P General] dratsablive:
I was refreshing the page while watching presentation and Poof, it was live. Got the Just Black 128gb XL.
[Nexus 6P General] pipnmike:
Did anyone trade in their 6P through the Google store? If so, can you tell me if you can wait to ship it until after you actually receive the new phone?
[Nexus 6P General] aramil:
Black Pixel 2 XL 64GB UK, oh shiny hopefully a worthy successor to my Nexus 6p (which I still love)
[Nexus 6P General] Prey521:
Nah, they're only offering $165 for a mint condition 6P...can sell it for cheaper elsewhere.
[Nexus 6P General] paul1338:
I will be! I don't have an answer from google support directly, but according to the trade in f.a.q you can wait until you receive the device. :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] black_hawk1990:
Dear fellas,

I replaced my build.prop file to an another one and my phone is not booting up anymore.

I have a rooted Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, with custom recovery.

Can anyone advise what to do without wiping the phone completely and flashing a new ROM?

What I've tried doing:

- I had the original build.prop that the phone had before it got stuck.

- I used the file explorer in custom recovery, copied that file to the system folder in root.

- Rebooted the device, still no luck!

- After rebooting, when I reopen the recovery, and navigate to the system folder again, I don't find the file I copied to the system folder!

Any thoughts on the matter please? Thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zrafferty:
Have you tried writing original Rom to the phone. Don't have much experience with that kind best I can suggest
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashwinrg:
Try mount system read/write first then copy og build prop file in system partition and reboot or use aroma file manager.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
Hi all,

I'm planing in get a note 8 from verizon N950U, just want to confirm if i can flash the below firmware to it in order to have the original splash screen without the verizon's logos:

N950USQU1AQI9 - SM-N950U USC USA

As far as i know the Product code	USC is for USA without carriers applications and logos?

Am i right or not?

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] BlueFox721:
USC is US Cellular

For Verizon you should flash this:

Unlocked with Verizon info - Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=6CD1C6D99B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B

Unlocked Clean (Verizon info after SIM provisions) - Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=7FADCAA69B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B

Both will work and have no bloat but with original logo and Samsung apps...the Verizon version makes provision easier I believe...but are essentially the same..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
Ive flashed the USA unlocked XAA but i Just figured out, that the option "call id & antispam is grayed out, hence i cannot activate it. Is there a way to fix it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] BlueFox721:
Someone is going to try the Sprint unlocked firmware and see if the setting is available ... SIM should still connect properly to Verizon...if not APN settings would need to be added...will see...man Verizon blocks a lot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
On it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Eahmmed:
I have the SM-N950U Unlocked but with Sprint, do you know if [Unlocked Clean (Verizon info after SIM provisions)] FW Will work on my Note and delete the boot logo and apps? As betovanbuuren said, their is a N950USQU1AQI9 FW, it is the newest FW in SAMMOBILE here is the link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950U/USC/download/N950USQU1AQI9/189081/

Hope you can help me.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
The firmware you mention is for US Cellular carries doesn't it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] BlueFox721:
That firmware is the USC firmware...the XAA Unlocked Firmware has not dropped yet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
I've been trying to flash the TMobile newest firmware to my unlocked Verizon Note 8 but for some reason the flash didn't occur. It ends with the code:

all threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

And the installation never starts, is this normal? for VZW phones can i only flash n950U1 firmwares and VZW?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
I've downloaded the XAA (no carrier bloat) note 8 firmware today N950U1UEU2BQK1, when i enter in download mode and connect to odin, it recognizes the phone but when i click on start it never starts flashing, below the odin log:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> skip file list for home binary

<ID:0/003> apdp.mbn

<ID:0/003> msadp.mbn

<ID:0/003> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> userdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> Home Binary Download

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Do you have an advise to fix this?

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] BlueFox721:
How are you coming along with this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] betovanbuuren:
Hi [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] thanks for all your help, i switched to another laptop and everything worked well, im now with november security patch and XAA CSC code.

Appreciate all your time you gave me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] BlueFox721:
Coolness
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] loki993:
You can but wouldn't you lose the advanced messaging features and things like VOLTE? Personally I couldn't care less about the advanced messaging but the VoLTE would be important to me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] darkjoker11:
Hey I'm in the same boat I have a unlocked note 8 but is in Sprint I'm having a hard time updating it to Verizon can you help me out
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gabriel hrh:
i am looking for a oreo rom for SM-G900P Sprint and i dont care if its not offical i just want a oreo rom for the s5 sprint model
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikgreppi:
Yeah, but it's still an Alpha https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-lineageos-15-0-klte-t3680666

Sorry, i didn't see that your model is sprint. This is only for klte
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raynelfss:
They tested it in Klespr... It's working. But with various issues such as no SIM card appearing, etc. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] lukem99626:
hey where can i get the uk tft for marshmallow im sick of battery drain thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] MysticEnforcer:
If you still need a mm ftf, you can download a customized de ftf from here:

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=141770
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] lukem99626:
Hey thanks for reply I found the DE one and ce1 but wanted to try find uk to keep software original. With my UK version for warranty. If possible
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] MysticEnforcer:
the firmware is for warranty uninteresting,

but is ok your decision :good: