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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ralebale:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 and I downloaded some files via Chrome incognito mode and thought that wouldn't be logged anywhere. I was wrong :(

After I deleted those files, the file names still show up in the built in android file manager under the section "Downloads": [IMG="file_manager_screenshot"]http://www.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nexus2cee_android-n-file-browser-sidemenu.png[/IMG]

They are greyed out and you cannot do anything with them, but the file names tell a lot about the content of those files (and no it is not porn :p)

I tried wiping cache/data of Chrome and all file explorers I have. I also booted into recovery mode and wiped the entire cache partition.

Nothing helps.

How can I get rid of those file names?

I would really appreciate your help. Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ralebale:
I got it.

The global "Downloads" of the Galaxy S7 is not an app by itself anymore. It is a part of the "My Files" app.

When I opened the section "Downloads" int he My Files app I was able to delete the corrupt files from there and they stopped showing up in the built in android file manager.

I hope this helps someone else.
[General Questions and Answers] siskulous:
I recently bought a DZ09 smart watch and, me being me, want to tinker with it. All the research I've done points to needing MTK Resource Editor to mod this watch. Which is fine, but there's a slight problem: I'm a Linux user. I don't have any computers with Windows and would prefer not to use Wine for a program of this sort.

Does anyone know of an alternative program to do what MTK does that runs natively under Linux? And a flasher for the watch that runs under Linux too while I'm at it.
[General Questions and Answers] argblah:
Does anyone else ever listen to podcasts or audiobooks with only one of your bluetooth earbud headphones inserted at a time?

Would it increase battery life to shift the audio balance entirely away from the earbud not currently in use? I'm thinking this might work because I figure a non-insignificant amount of power that bluetooth earbud headphones use must go to powering the electromagnets in each earbud. If you effectively disable one, then you are cutting that particular source of power drain in half.

I was thinking of installing something like Viper4Android so I can alter bluetooth audio channel balance. My Axon 7 on stock 7.1 doesn't allow me to alter bluetooth audio channel balance. I'm considering installing Viper4Android via Magisk which I understand effectively roots the phone? I would really like to be able to do this without having to wipe my phone to install another OTA update if ZTE releases one.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KobaltPanther:
Question: Are there Android ROM's or skins specifically designed to be "dumb" for the elderly or autistic? Main features would be phone, messaging, basic apps, gps monitoring etc.

My younger brother is autistic and is approaching the point where he could move into a shared home or similar, but it would be nice to give him functions that he is already familiar with in a phone, like a full, on screen keyboard. There are simple phones available of course, but most use t9, and the worry is that he will not be able to get a hang of that. A full keyboard slider phone could be an option, but being the techie I am, It may be just as easy to modify a cheap smartphone, so he has the appearance of a simple smartphone but with software catered more towards specific use cases.

Any help or pointing in the right direction would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

-Jason
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] isko01:
Dear friends,

On the official LG web site they say the LG V30 have:

1. 10-bit HDR Image Sensor – captures up to 211% more colors for improved accuracy. - ( I read tha article that LG have just 8 bit. And if they have 10 bit how they have bad photos, dynamic range.)

2. OIS+2.0 and EIS. (No one on YouTube says they have EIS, and if they have the EIS is not turn on??? Did we need tivwait update?)

3. Slow-Motion Video Recording – 1280 x 720 resolution, 240 FPS ( They are several YouTubers and web site that they say that LGV30 have just 120fps)

4. Steady Record 2.0 – record smoother, clearer videos on the move. (No one confirm this of users)

I don't have device, but I didn't find all of this things in any review of LG V30. Did LG lie? Or this is still beta software and we need to wait all of this?

Thx a lot for your answers and sorry for bad English :/
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Some of your questions answered here:

https://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-V30-Q-A-Your-questions-answered_id99088
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
I don't understand this question. All the reviewers say this f/1.6 rear camera is great and all the pictures I have seen in this forum are fantastic.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] isko01:
Dear friend,

If you look at LG official web site, the 10 bit HDR photos have fantastic and much more color then former 8 bits HDR photos. But when you took photo with V30 a landscape mode where is buildings you will see the building but the behind of building will be all white, they are no a blue sky. Just look the photos dynamic range is very bad. Bur they promise very good HDR with 10 bits. And other things what i wrote i didn't see in V30.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
That's because those stock photos are probably taken on a medium format and NOT a V30. Or a ton of expensive equipment with the V30.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Billy Madison:
Steady Record 2.0 is the same as EIS, when you turn Steady Record on in settings you turn on EIS. And guys on Youtube typically just post videos but they don't tell much if it was shot with Steady Record enabled or with Steady Record disabled. Hence we don't see if enabling EIS have much effect on stabilization. Even in this video it is unknown whether it was shoot with EIS on

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[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
1) Dynamic Range and "color range" (not what it is really called but we'll go with it as it's an easier term to relate to) capture are two different things. Dynamic range in simplest terms is how much detail can you capture between complete black and complete white. You will see people get really pissy if they can't get every detail in a bright sunlit cloud AND the back of a cave in the same shot.

The 211% increase in color capture is actually found in the spaces between colors. So instead of just capturing red, yellow, and blue, the increase color capture would be red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Or if you wanted to get even more specific, instead of capturing just green, you get forest green, kelly green, British racing green, acid green, moss green, lichen, chartreuse, etc.

2) OIS seems to be always on and I really wish we had a switch to turn it off and on like on my lenses but that doesn't seem to be in the cards. EIS, as stated before, is Steady Record which does seem to have a switch in 1080 resolution. I haven't had a chance to play with it as much as I'd like but after watching a video earlier this week I might play with these two more. I was trying to figure out why my 1080 video didn't look stabilized compared to my 4k video. After watching some video somewhere, it turns out the OIS and EIS might be fighting each other. That's in video.

Also, in extremely loud environments I've noticed that either OIS or I am being moved a lot by stuff like a heavy beat coming out of speaker right next to me. Like I said, I need to play with the video more. I've shooting stills for a few decades and have a handle on that. I only tackle video once in a great while and really need to sit down and invest more time into learning it.

3) Slow motion. If you go into the manual video mode and pick out your video resolution to 720 and pick your frame rate, the highest you will get is 120fps. If you go into camera modes and pick the slo-mo option, that's where the 240fps resides. You can test this out by recording a video in manual set to 720p/120fps then another in just the slo-mo mode.

4) See #2, I'm still trying to wrap my head around what all is going on here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Northlogic VFX:
Hey folks

Got my Note8 couple weeks ago, and not too long ago, the touch screen started abruptly not working correctly. It's explicit to using fingers, with S Pen all works fine. The symptoms are usually that I can't pull down the notification bar, and if I try, the whole screen locks up and only way to get back control of the screen is to use screen lock and reopen the phone, or using S Pen. It doesn't work any better with my flip cover on or off. Was just thinking, does people here have same symptoms, and since here are people who really know about this stuff, I would like to ask that is this more a software problem than a hardware one. Does someone possibly have a fix for it/developing one? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] thedarkmunk:
I had that issue, but oddly only after sim-unlocking my phone with a code from a company.

I ended up flashing a completely stock, unbranded version of the firmware and everything (minus my camera force closing) was fixed. It was even quicker, and didn't have any lag!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Northlogic VFX:
Hey, thank you for your tip. Could you share the info about what version you flashed, and where to get one? Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] thedarkmunk:
Samfirmware

You're welcome!

I've flashed the latest BTU version for myself (as I'm in the UK)

The best thing to do is look at UPDATO, go to firmwares, type in N950F and sort by country (pick yours) and then click on "date". It'll arrange it by the newest available.

Updato is basically sammobile; but it has faster downloads.

It's all legitimate and provided you flash it correctly, you won't have any issues regarding Knox and warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Northlogic VFX:
Hey, could you share some advice as to flash a device without breaking warranty? Even though in the end it doesn't really matter since I have all-inclusive warranty, so if I end up bricking the warranty I can just trash the phone and get money from it that way, but it could be nice to try and retain the warranty still. Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] thedarkmunk:
Please don't quote me on this; but I'm sure others on here will be able to confirm.

Flashing an official ROM via ODIN won't mess with the warranty (i've never had to use the warranty- fingers crossed!).

It's pretty simple; in the file you download, each individual file within the *.zip begins with a few letters, i.e AP or BL.

Put each into the relevant field in ODIN (they also use the same letters- AP, BL etc).

Put the phone into Download Mode, connect it, make sure you have your drivers installed and then run it.

Simple really.

Also, just a few things I do when flashing out of habit- I don't know if it affects it, but it's just stuff I always do out of paranoia:

Use the original cable, and do NOT connect the wire to a USB hub, plug it directly into your PC.

:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] untjoker:
"Been around the world and I I I ....I can't find my baby..." Sorry. Been searching for weeks to no avail for either an HTC Home Plugin/theme for the TMO Shadow/Juno. I realize that the NEO was made just for Tmo, however I want that awesome Grey HTC Home screen/plugin that is coming on the unlocked version of the HTC's these days. Anyone have any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HitNrun_:
After seeing that pixel 2 launcher changes color theme according to the wallpapers color i was wondering what if i install the pixel 2 launcher to my pixel XL, after all this future was implemented to android oreo and why not working for original pixels too? but after i tried i realized it didnt work. is there any way to enable this future?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Atomregen:
You can try the Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview.

Added WallpaperColors API

Android 8.1 Developer Preview (API level 27) adds support for managing wallpaper colors. This feature lets you create a WallpaperColors object from a bitmap, a drawable, or by using the first three most visually representative colors. You can also retrieve details of the first three noticeable colors of a wallpaper.

Edit: I can confirm that it works with the preview.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
I have

LG V20 H990DS, rooted, TWRP installed, custom kernel (as per dirtysanta post), xposed installed

Since installing xposed (might be coincidental) I can not install any app (either via Play Store or adb install. The error I get in logcat is:

Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION: Failed reading classes.dex in android.util.jar.StrictJarFile@ff5f064: META-INF/MANIFEST.MF has invalid digest for classes.dex in classes.dex]

I posted this in the n00b-friedly Q&A forum and someone suggested it was an issue with signatures, so I googled and there are ways to disable signature verification. Not sure if this is a wise thing to do, but I think i need to try. The problem is the solutions all require Lucky Patcher or some Xposed app. But I can't install any app.

So, knowing I am falling for the whole XY Problem, can anyone suggest a way of disabling signature verification (or indeed solving the actual problem) without re-flashing everything again. I am thinking of some V20-compatible flashable zip or something maybe???
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Still_living714:
In my opinion I would suggest to reflash, stay with stock kernel with Xposed. You don't want to go through all of this just to install an app when clearly something you flashed isn't working right
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
Right, I have been experimenting with all sorts to avoid reflashing but nothing worked so I reflashed, and... still not working.

Any other ideas?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Still_living714:
When you mean reflashed, do you mean dirty or clean installation?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
dirty. Am just preparing all the files now for a clean install which is only option left available as far as I can see. I wonder if a different kernel would help?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
I have an update on this.

I did a totally clean wipe and re-root, which in itself had issues but eventually worked. All was working fine right up until I installed modded google play. Since then I get the same issue as mentioned. I uninstalled it and reverted to normal googple play but I still get the error. I guess I have sort of found the issue, and next time I won't install it.

So, any ideas on

1. Why I am getting the issue?

2. How to fix it without going through the re-root.

Thank you.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Still_living714:
I've had the same problem installing Modded playstore. For some reason Modded playstore works on all my devices except my V20. I would suggest giving up installing it as I did. Also why would you have to reroot?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
Well I found the solution and a way of installing modded google play. Although I don't really understand the reason. As I was going to wipe the phone anyway I thought I would play around. So...

I tried to install modded google play - still same issue

From Lucky Patcher I removed patches from core.jar - suddenly I could install apps again.

I successfully installed modded google play - this needs Signature Verification True

I patched Signature Verification - modded google play works and I can install apps :)

So the issue was with the Lucky patcher "Disable .apk Signature Verification". When patched I got the dex error from my post. With it unpatched all works fine.

Thanks for all who helped.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] plasmar:
does this still work? I seem to always end up with playstore not functioning correctly, shows as though the applications I purchased as not purchased; and in-app purchase emulation doesn't function?.... not sure if I'm following your instructions on removing core.jar but I tried removing it and instaling core patch to disable signiture verification through edxposed but I'm not sure???
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
Yes it still works fine. IAP and everything works as normal.

Lucky patcher -- Patch to Android -- Remove all patches from core.jar

Lucky Patcher -- Patch to Android -- Signature Verification status always True

Lucky Patcher -- Patch to Android -- Disable .apk signature verification

Lucky Patcher -- Patch to Android -- Disable Signature Verification in the pacvkage manager
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] plasmar:
thanks for the reply and instructions...... I managed to get lp working(emulation and all) using either corepatch or the module for magisk.... but there's still something funky that either stops stuff from installing off playstore and/or not as apk's without resigning them; will try this method and see how it does in comparison....... unrelated question, any clue if m3u's work at all or if there's a method to get them to open in music players?(not sure if user issue or device issue)
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] interruptingcow:
Sorry I don't use m3u so I do not know.
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] Makishima:
Hello, this is not so much P9 lite firmware related, but I was wondering if anyone knows how well it can drive headphones of slightly higher impedance than the usual earphones. I'm thinking of buying headphones with 35 ohms impedance (ATH-M40x) but I want to make sure that I won't need an amp to drive them... So I'll appreciate any help if anyone knows.
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] Makishima:
Well, to answer my own question, in case someone might be interested, it can drive them alright; they do not lack volume, but you might find yourself trying to get them to sound louder if you're listening in a noisy environment, like a bus, as the isolation is not quite like that of an IEM.
[Lenovo Vibe P1 Questions & Answers] hotcold65:
Does xposed installer working to our device ? Im running marshmallow in stock rom . :confused:
[Lenovo Vibe P1 Questions & Answers] phucktum:
It does. Go to link: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Questions & Answers] amkaos:
Hi

Towelroot page doesn't have working dl link.

Can't find one.

Any help?

Thanx
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Questions & Answers] Deleted member 6722106:
Towelroot doesnt work on any device made 2016 and onward. It was patched by google awhile back.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Questions & Answers] amkaos:
Ohh, k thanx..

I root so infrequently, its a real chore...boo
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
Bought an M9 two weeks ago ( just went over my buyer's remorse period so i own it now). Love the phone but why isn't there any kernel development on this device?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
Because the sources they gave us break stock camera... The camera works but can't save photos taken.

Selinux is easy to set anyway.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
Is there anyway to know the selinux state on this phone without using any apps? (rooted)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
'getenforce' command in terminal.

Use 'setenforce 0' for Permissive, 'setenforce 1' for Enforcing.

Setenforce requires su, getenforce does not.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
Do I have to do this on every boot?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
There are scripts/apps to set it automatically.

Here's one for example: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-selinux-switch-t3656502
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
Scripts don't stick and Selinux switch doesn't work all the time. Have there been any attempts on making Selinux permissive kernels?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
There's no point if you want a working camera. As I said, Huaweis source breaks camera.

That said, making a kernel with selinux set to permissive is not hard. You can even use hexeditor to modify boot.img to always be permissive.

Check this post https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59160364&postcount=23
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
If I set selinux permissive in the kernel, would it mess up the camera?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
No. It's just broken in the source that Huawei released. Hacking it yourself on your firmwares boot image should keep camera intact (depending on your edits of course xD). Building kernel from source breaks the camera app regardless if you edit anything or not.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
So you can just edit the kennel to be permissive and all good? And no one has tried and reported?

This phone is almost a year old, 6 million users.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
What?

You can just edit it. I'm just saying that building a custom kernel from source is no good as it breaks camera. (this has nothing to do with selinux status)

Just edit and flash and you should be good to go.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sensationz:
Hey guys, I have a little problem. My Samsung Galaxy S6 isn't connecting to my computer. It keeps giving me this message: USB Device is not recognized.

I tried multiple things such as changing USB Cables, changing USB Ports, tried different combinations of settings in developer settings, tried updating the drivers, uninstalling and installing them again. I did basicly everything but it keeps giving this message. So could it have something to do with the port of the phone itself? If so, what should I do to fix it?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dusterphil:
Try to clean phone connector, you can also test on different pc. If same result you will have to change phone connector to solve this issue
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] galijanach:
Hello everyone.

Has anyone who owns an HTC U11 noticed a blue dot on the screen when displaying dark images or black background? Please see the attached images and let me know if your device suffers from the same symptom. In order to check it fully, just download an app called "Black Screen" and run it. It will show a black screen, which if your screen is affected, it will show that blue dot.

I have emailed HTC UK and i am still waiting for a response. It's a shame to see this on such an expensive device, especially from HTC.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Horeyna:
Hey there,

My bf recently gotten his HTC U11plus also faced the same thing, can I check if you gotten any response from HTC on this?

Thanks in advance!
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] galijanach:
Hi. I ended up sending the phone to HTC under warranty and got the screen replaced. No more blue dot!
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Horeyna:
Thanks!

Hey okie noted!! Thanks a lot for ur reply I will get my bf to go to HTC as well! :o
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] roydok:
Maybe a dead or stucked pixel
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] fr4nk1yn:
I used "adb reboot recevery", it takes me to the laying android with "no command" but the old power button/volume nerve pinches don't seem to work to get to recovery.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ScottIsMyName:
This is the most finicky device I've had for getting into recovery.

You need to hold power and then press volume up and immediately release both of them....just keep trying, it's very picky
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] fr4nk1yn:
that is insane. After about 8 tries of doing like you said I got it. Finally flashing 8.1.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chazall1:
This took me a few tries.

When the Android logo is displayed hold down the Power key for a few moments.

While still pressing the Power button press and release the Volume Up key.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rajeshr:
The following steps worked for me (taken from AndroidExplained):

Pixel 2 Fastboot Mode

Press and hold the power button for a few seconds

Tap the Power Off option when the Power Menu appears

Wait for the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL to completely turn off

Then press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time

Continue holding these two buttons down until you boot into Fastboot Mode