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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Coffee Freak:
It is all very frustrating. Xiaomi makes it hard so you won't do it. They want you to be in China with the phone hence the need for the VPN. They really don't make much money on the phones they make the money off the Mi services, apps, themes, cloud etc. If you could easily unlock the phone you could flash a rom on the phone that doesn't use the services and they don't make money on that. Frustrating but it keeps them in business.

Sadly, what Xiaomi doesn't understand is, if they would build awesome phones like the MiMix2 and slap a western rom on it with an unlocked bootloader they could charge a hundred bucks more for it and tech enthusiasts here in the US would gladly pay it and they would still make money. They just don't get us.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Tones1971:
I cant understand the need for vpn. this phone was made to cover all bands so it would sell internationally. they also release Global Roms for all their devices. Why the need to be in China to add the device to your account?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Coffee Freak:
From what I understand, in the past companies were buying their phones in bulk in the Philippines, excellent devices but the hardware is not profitable, and unlocking and reflashing, reselling the devices. The servers in China were a stop gap to stop that from happening but the VPN can bypass that stop gap. All of the steps in place are to stop that from happening. The global roms are supposed to be flashed by the Chinese resellers like GearBest before they leave China. They pay more for the device and sell it for more than Xiaomi direct so both companies make money on the device's. Xiaomi isn't purposely trying to make us miserable. We're just early adopters. If we waited another month and imported our phones they probably would have come with unlocked bootloaders and the global rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Ulver:
Maybe because the phone is still only available in China, but will be in India very shortly and other regions soon.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] zelendel:
They make their money off of miui services in China. So releasing it to the western world where those services wouldn't be used doesn't make a lot of sense to them. The extra money they make of raised prices would be spent in taxes for selling in the states.

The cultures are very different. Things that are popular and work in China are not really all that popular here. It's just a matter if the difference is culture. One is more conformist while the other is more about being an individual.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Bingoig11:
Because the Chinese concept of Internet is "slightly" different than in the rest of the World...The great firewall is filtering all inbound traffic and Chinese government don't like VPN connections. You can't connect to all Xiaomi's servers.

Had a look on my firewall, most of the traffic for Xiaomi's services is directed to the US or Canada but the account association to unlock the phone (in developper options) is straight forward to China, thus inbound filtered.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Coffee Freak:
Yep, I explained that in post number 9. ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Tones1971:
Makes sense this. Not a Xiaomi issue other than this is where the server is. More of a firewall issue. Cheers for the explanation.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Slimegod:
I tried VPN turbo, didn't work for me. I get the "10008" error when trying to bind my device.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] animaleyes76:
Try plex VPN with the shanghai location
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Slimegod:
Yes that worked!!!! Got approved instantly and unlocked without and wait. Thanks[emoji28] [emoji28] [emoji28]
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] dicro:
hi is there anyone one can open lock 100% mi mix2 plz late me know
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
What do you mean?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] DICKO1984:
Plexvpn is free or not ? Because he expect me to pay??
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
Doesn't matter as u can use alternative vpns
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] DICKO1984:
Alternative vpn like ???
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
Plenty on the play store, just try them and look for a Chinese one to connect to.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] DICKO1984:
I try and success with plexvpn ! Waiting 71h

Envoyé de mon Mi MIX 2 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Accessories] Pableo:
Hello I'm interested to connect ssd 960 evo 512Gb in enclosure through y cable one end in smartphone other to power bank, my phone is xperia xz1. Can this works?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Accessories] WaxysDargle:
not sure what you question is...

you want to an SSD in an enclosure to your XZ1? what is the problem?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Accessories] celeron1:
It has USB otg and it is USB 3.1. Im Not sure if host and client is supported simultaneously but tell us your results:)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Accessories] Caffeineshock:
it will work if the ssd does not consume to much power (im not sure)

BUT there are external ssds that have m.2 ssd and an usb-c enclosure. this kind consume much less energy and work 100%

for example https://www.amazon.de/SSD-Festplatte-Kennwortschutz-automatische-Datensicherung-WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN/dp/B06XNN2WQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520679280&sr=8-1&keywords=wd+externe+ssd&dpID=31%252BuAD1NQCL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

its all about powerconsumption. the only problem i ever faced with usb-otg
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] x4080:
Im using p585y , rooted, otg shown corrupted if otg is ntfs, I thought samsung supported ntfs?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] SKBuildprop:
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-Added Launcher rotation

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[Samsung Galaxy J7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jochester:
Good work my custom rom but this work for non root
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] wacowell91:
Also would like to know if you need root for this?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] noppy22:
Thread cleaned.

Please understand that it is rude and disrespectful to post links on someones thread against their wishes.

Regards

noppy22
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
Anyone else having issues with general video playback? It doesn't ALWAYS happen... But it seems that some apps (YouTube, Facebook, Netflix, etc.) seem to freeze up or have audio syncing issues, primarily with HD content, but happens at content at 360p too. Only way to fix is to reboot, and even then, it sometimes begins shortly after reboot.

I currently use T-Mobile with a consistently strong connection (25-75mbps) and have Gigabit internet at home, so I know it isn't a lack of bandwidth. No case on my phone to cause overheating, and phone temperature seems normal regardless. Any ideas?
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] wfellis:
Are the apps installed on the SD card? I had nothing but problems using apps that are installed on cheap SD.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
Nope... Don't even have an SD card in this phone yet.. :/
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Lato9905:
I noticed this problem last night while watching YouTube. Horribly synched audio.

US ATT model.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Amd4life:
I have a slight green load circle arrow, on all audio/video files. Tidal takes forever for the first HiFi file to buffer and load. I have never seen this behaviour on any phone before. This does NOT occur on my HTC 11, LG G6 or S7. The processor is not kicking in properly in the kernel imo
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
Kernel is the first thing I thing I thought of to be honest... It's obvious Motorola highly modified it... I'm coming from the OnePlus 3, and the difference in this software vs other devices tends to be pretty huge from what I can tell...
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Uzephi:
Are you stock? Do you have the bootloader unlocked? I might have a boot.img that should work. If you are rooted or have TWRP, this will make you lose it though. If you have TWRP, I can make it a flashable ZIP as well...
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
I'm completely stock...I haven't done anything yet to root, unlock, or modify... I'm waiting for more development to happen prior to doing anything simply because once I start, I can't stop lol
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Uzephi:
I ran into these issues. Compiling the kernel with some optimizations fixed the issue, that is why I suggested it. (all same from source, just different configuration during compile)
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
Gotcha! I figured... I'm weighing out the options about rooting... My only thing is I've already done a bit of personal-feel tweaking and don't know if I wanna take the time to do so yet... XP
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Uzephi:
Hint: default compile for this phone is performance governor which can cause these issues, so rooting and changing gov to interactive or another one should fix the issue without needing a custom kernel.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
As simple as changing the gov? That's almost too easy loll! I think I know my answer
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] DsturbD:
i dont have any stutter in videos but scrolling through G+ on my phone is very laggy. i installed Kernel Auditor and my gov is already set to Interactive, maybe change the GPU gov? its set to msm-adreno-tz
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Nay Tyzon:
I'm probably jumping the gun by asking this question now, before the US998 is available, but I'm chomping at the bit to know...

I'd like to buy the unlocked version of the V30, but I understand from the other forums that I

may

be giving up:

- Verizon HD calling

- Verizon video calling

- wifi calling

- visual voice mail

In trade I'd be getting:

- potentially 128GB internal storage

- no VZW bloat or branding

- all of LG's backgrounds (a reviewer says big red disables many)

- maybe a working FM reciever (?)

Some of these are important to me, some not or can be replaced.

Can you think of any other differences I should be aware of?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
You'll get Verizon VoLTE -- but not Wi-Fi nor video calling.

Yes, you can have Verizon voicemail.

Those answers are based on the carrier unlocked LG G6 US997 released earlier this year, from people who have it and use Verizon. You should go over there and ask some questions. That will be the best predictor of the LG V30 US998.

I pasted some of the answers from actual users below.

VOICEMAIL
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] duke69111:
Regarding the fm radio. My Verizon branded G6 has the fm radio enabled, you just need to plug in headphones. It works with NextRadio and the LG radio app that I know of. The Verizon version needed files pulled and edited from xda forums to get LG's app working as it does not come with it preinstalled. It wasn't hard to install. An install of NextRadio from the play store just worked. The unlocked version probably includes the LG fm app. NextRadio is pretty snazzy, while the LG App is pretty bland and basic.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] johnp357:
I've worked my mind around most things rooted vs unrooted and the biggest problem I have right now is not being able to turn on hotspot on my unlimited VZ plan. this could cause me to return the VZ version if root is impossible which it appears to be. although rooting a phone and playing with it will wipe out the battery prematurely. I've noticed this over and over. not sure I can live without the hotspot option. will absolutely not pay more to VZ to use my own existing plan.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Rooting a phone has nothing to do with battery life. It's just becoming admin of your own phone. The owner of the phone.

Rooting a phone will let you use your hotspot without carrier's permission.

If you mean custom kernels might favor performance over conserving battery vs stock kernel, you have a point. Which might make you have to charge battery more frequently. Thus shorter battery life over a several years period..

However, that is changing! Newer CPU governors like Alucard do a very good job of balancing performance and battery.

One thing you could do is root and run stock firmware, with an xposed module or app that will let you have your hotspot. Again, root by itself does not affect battery life.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] johnp357:
LOL.... trust me. viper4android, hotspots, trying all sorts of mods, and yes messing with kernels, changing OS every other week... battery life will get shot... every time, so yes it will... just comes with the territory.

regardless of how you try to fine tune the kernel to conserve. but I'm ok with all of it. I will just be bummed not to get the $200 card and the VR thing. So I guess I have to decide in the next 6 days how important hotspot is vs $300 worth of stuff.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
Did you get this phone? Did hotspot work out of the box with unlimited grandfathered Verizon plan or will we have to get root?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] johnp357:
no. it did not. I'm jimmy rigging it by using the wifi extender to trick the hotspot to working but it requires that you connect to a wifi first. data isn't needed on the connect. it's hokey but works almost all the time. so I am now content. LG disabler squashed everything else so the phone is pretty snappy.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] al4d:
Having only used rooted phones for the past 10 years or so, I had a similar quandary, although some of the particulars were different. The arguments in favor of the VZ branded phone were earlier release date, wifi calling, $200.00 discount, and EARLIER RELEASE DATE (I have a thing for immediate gratification). The arguments in favor of the US998 were choice of handset colors and the most important factor: ability to root.

I opted for the VZ LG V30 and have been very hapy so far. As far as the OP's concerns, I can say that the ability to insert a micro SD card eliminates that need for internal storage in excess of 64gb, which is plenty anyway. Also, the LG package disabler (https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-make-v30-faster-smoother-t3693083) and the FM Radio apk (https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/themes/lg-fm-radio-app-download-verizon-v30-t3689294) resolve the bloatware issue and FM receiver issue respectively.

As far as my concerns, the LG package disabler also accomplishes some of the same goals that for which I would want to root my phone. One of the main reasons that I root my phones is too be able to block ads, and I have accomplished that by disabling Chrome and installing Samsung internet beta, as well as by supporting developers by purchasing ad free versions of the apps which I use frequently or finding ad free versions of apps when they are available.

I've mostly gotten over the fact that my phone is silver, especially since it's always in a case anyway.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
I have friends who are required to have carrier-branded phones and who cannot root. That's a well written post I'll share with them.

As for color choice I'm hoping LG will sell us the "open market" US988 in black V30+ configuration (or V30+ at all), but I'm becoming skeptical.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Nay Tyzon:
Interesting counterpoint, al4d.

There's also the matter of OS update timeliness. And security updates -- do they ever come from the the manufacturer? It seems like only carrier-specific releases get the media buzz.

Lastly, I'm sort of holding out for the Oreo release, just to ensure LG put all their best efforts into it. It would be a shame if 8.0 lands and it's a half-baked mess full of bugs.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Diego1751:
Hey [MENTION=3250376]ChazzMatt[/MENTION]

Recently I've noticed that I have petty crappy signal and trouble with getting a GPS lock. I remember from the turbo having to flash a modem.

I'm running Stock LG at the moment purely for the camera, is there anything you recommend doing? Ive noticed I cant even change the apn settings.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
When I hacked from US998 to VS996, I saw there were more "bars" being shown. Note, however, that "bars" can be changed to reflect different signal levels, so it may not actually be getting more/less signal. If I were careful, I would have looked at the numeric signal, but I missed checking that.

I'm running VS996 on our phones now, partly because of the VoLTE support as well... and all of that is working, so that's good.

I don't think you can flash just a "modem"... but I am interested to hear if this can be done...
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Oreo now locks you out of APN settings (it knows what best, supposedly) but you can use an app

Shortcut Master or Shortcut Master Lite

to manually edit APN settings. Here's

how to edit APN using that app.

Of course that is NOT the V30 -- but it's still the same technique, and you would want to populate with your own APN information, not what they are using for their carrier. Here are

instructions for Verizon on LG V30, at least for MMS.

As for modems, I know there are AT&T and Sprint TWRP flashable modems posted, but not sure about Verizon. You can fire up LGUP and manually flash VS996 modem partitions via DL Partition method, if you want to try that modem. Just UNcheck all partitions except for modems.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Max Questions & Answers] master41:
pls. help me to restore my zenfone 4 max baseband:crying::crying:
[Asus ZenFone 4 Max Questions & Answers] nickyip123:
Same here.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] s0619212:
Has anyone got Oreo update on TMobile version of z2 force. I just have the September update.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] WeUseLord-:
I dont honestly know but if you would like to root I would stay on the august security patch update otherwise you could update to oreo but you may not be able to go back

:confused: I haven't heard of the update from both TMobile or Sprint varients though
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] joemossjr:
Lol
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] razrlover:
Yup
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] ac1dx:
There is.not.going to be Oreo in a reeeeaall long time lol. It's gonna be a while.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] s0619212:
Why do you say that?
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] champ784:
It may not be immediate... But I think Oreo won't take TOO long... Sure, it may not be in Nexus/Pixel territory.. but I think it'll get it within 3 months give or take.. That's just my take though
[Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Questions & Answers] Piyushjain9587:
How to i improve my gaming and speed performance in lenovo k4 note(rooted) and with miui 9 by macblaze already installed.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottay5150:
5X completely stock. Cannot get into anything via buttons. Laptop won't see it. What to do?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peltus:
A lot more info and details about what happened would be helpful. Screen unresponsive? Does it boot? Stuck at splash screen? Can you get into fastboot mode?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottay5150:
No boot, power literally dead. Not recognized with USB.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Char_G:
What happened to it?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bsinc1962:
Can you get into the bootloader? (power + volume down)
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottay5150:
Nothing, he doesn't know. Buttons are dead, no bootloader. Stock. Is there a depthcharge type of maneuver to bring back to life? PS once I hit the power button the red light goes on for a second.

I've used different chargers that work.. It's not the chargers.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Voicebox:
Try putting it inside a bag in the freezer for maybe an hour. Leave it in there and hit the power button and see if it turns on or just shows more life. If it does, you have the bootloop defect.

I suspect that is what you have since the odds are higher that you have it than some other problem. Contact LG about getting it repaired under warranty. This phone has a well know hardware defect and they have extended the warranty to at least 18 months. Though some have claimed they've extended it past that time frame. The more common symptom is that it bootloops. But some just go black, which is what mine did. It would not even try to boot, as in your situation. You can try some of the other fixes mentioned at XDA, but if you can get a warranty repair, just go that way and don't waste your time.

The only fix you may want to try this one:

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/untested-nexus-5x-bootloop-death-fix-t3641199
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottay5150:
I'll attempt to do. I'll let you know the outcome.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Voicebox:
Here's the background if you want to know. Either bad design, or solder isn't for a high enough temperature, or the CPU had an issue. I say you likely have it because it seems your kid was running stock and it was working normally, then just died.

https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-bootloop-lawsuit-adds-nexus-5x-lg-g5-v20-case/
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottay5150:
It's going back to LG, warranty for known issue.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottay5150:
Check this out!

I just received an email from LG stating that the IMEI has been removed. This is a refurbished unit from Google Protect. I know my kid did not scratch out the IMEI. What are the odds of GP sending me an IMEI less model? Google Fi says LG is pulling these shenanigans lately. What do you know? What a bunch of bull*hit!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] clandestino_usr:
Hello all,

First, apologies if this is not the right place for this questions. Admins, feel free to move this thread to the most appropriate section.

I'm wondering if there is a way to customize WM5's standard notifications. By standard notifications, I mean the little pop-ups that inform the users about new messages, event reminders, incoming calls, missed calls, etc...

I know that some applications, like PocketCM and SU2U, already provide the ability to intercept such events and override the standard behaviors. However, I'm interested into any system, utility or application that would allow to customize every aspect of these notifications, and if possible provide the ability to skin them.

Maybe this image will better explain what I'm thinking about...

Thanks in advance,

--M
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] clandestino_usr:
70 views and nobody got an idea ? Come on guys, I'm pretty sure that gurus like you have something to say about it !
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] met3ora:
It's definitely possible, as SMS-Chat by VITO gives very nice text notifications similar to what you've shown.

However, I think for this to happen you need to disable the system notifications and make the program create its own notification.