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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
So then choose not to sync and call it a day.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
Before you can change option to not sync you must hit sync button first and then you can go in to choose what to sync and not to sync. When next update comes in it changes settings to default setting so which is to sync everything. Unless you pay attention to every update and have nothing on device before you change settings then everything gets sent to Google's server. The Pixel comes with a transfer option which allows people to transfer previous data over. If you opt to use that option then everything is set to transfer over.

In the past things were not like this but over time things changed with Google. To allow it at first but to change it after is sneaky and deceiving.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
An option to choose would be nice. In the past one could choose where to save to. Could you imagine if every laptop or desktop computer forced computer buyers to save contacts to their server and only gave customers this option..? Contacts, pictures,Calendars,notes.. Even in China the smartphones come with an option to save to device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
Anyone able to save contacts from Google Pixel 3 to device and not to some cloud server..?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rdragoni:
A bit old post, but I found myself in the same situation today (pix3a android 10) and found a solution

Install MyLocalAccount from playstore

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.mylocalaccount

Delete (if this is your need) contacts from your google account.

Be sure to have a backup on a file. For me, it is the old, good, vcf file.

You will not see MyLocalAccount in the app drawer.

Anyway, in account settings of you phone you'll be able to add a MyLocalAccount. Do it.

Go back to the google contact app.

Select MyLocalAccount as the default account for new contacts.

Import contacts from the VCF file.

Voilà! Your contacts are stored locally and will not sync with Google.

credits: I don't find anymore the page/article/forum discussion where I found the hint. Anyway, thanks to the unknown author of that source.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
I ended up buying a smartphone that allowed me to save contacts to my smartphone instead of one that forced me to save only to the Google Cloud Server.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
I still have no contacts syncing to my 2nd Gmail account just fine. [emoji2371]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] desiregeek:
All Google smartphones still pretty much force you share and save all info with them so new Google Pixel 5 only comes with 128gb
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] 73sydney:
Why in the name of <insert your own personal magical sky fairy here> would you want to do that....
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] psychopac:
Has anyone noticed that the battery ring on the clock widget on the lockscreen shows different colors? Sorry for being late but I got this phone a few weeks ago and I had only seen blue and grey colors until today, I saw red too. Why does the color changes? Can't it be just black with white text like in G4 Plus? Is it using light sensor to show a contrasting color according to the ambient light?

Update: NVM, it's because of the wallpaper color. Apparently the lock screen battery ring color changes according to the wallpaper gradient (or something)
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Njit:
noticed this also. Kinda cool feature but would be nice if you could toggle this as an option.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] zeassumpcao:
At stock wallpaper and everything, mine changed according to battery.

After I changed the wallpaper, it changes according to the accent color of your wallpaper. Sometimes when changing wallpapers it changes to a weird color, but at least in mine, that's how it changes.
[General Questions and Answers] cc.caroline15:
Hello everyone,

I'm a little new to rooting android devices. I have a galaxy j7 sky pro that I'm trying to root and unlock from tracfone to use with a different carrier. I have tried with Odin, cf root, supersu, one click root, kingoroot but nothing has worked. Any suggestions ?

Thankyou
[General Questions and Answers] Augustoandro:
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
[General Questions and Answers] Dnic1213:
I need the same thing
[General Questions and Answers] red423:
Ok to keep this alive, there are a boatload of cheap phones on the market now a days, these tracphone j7's can they be sim card unlocked at all??While I am at it, the one I have is a GSM nano, while the Data is locked on cdma, can this be changed at all?? or is this norm??
[General Questions and Answers] DaBossEthan:
After 1 full year of service

They can be carrier unlocked after 1 year of service. If you have forgot to reload or run out of minutes, the timer restarts. This goes for straight talk and tracfone (as far as I know).

I also have a J7 Sky Pro and i really need it carrier unlocked and would like it rooted. I am currently figuring this thing out so i may be able to help. :)
[General Questions and Answers] red423:
anyone get anywhere on these tracphones yet???
[General Questions and Answers] red423:
here's a reply to the after one year unlock above, if I wanted to hear that I wouldn't be here. I OWN this phone, I have a receipt where I purchased the phone cash from a retailer. There was no agreement, issued, signed, nor agreed to what I had to do with the phone after I purchased it. If I choose to unlock it and use it on any network I choose including ones out of the USA, that is my business. Now as far as bootloader, ok it's unlocked, now what is the next move here??? Sorry to sound crass but if you can't add to the conversation with REAL information stay on the porch.
[General Questions and Answers] red423:
anyone have any luck with these j7 vl yet????
[General Questions and Answers] mohhaxs:
Tracfone security is tough. The only possible way to root it would be to find a leaked engineering firmware online somewhere and flash it to the phone. Then try king root. Also, unlocking would be kinda useless for this phone. The bands for this phone do not support ATT or Tmobile. It's a Verizon device since it ends in VL.

Now if you bought the 737TL version, unlocking would make more sense.
[General Questions and Answers] Mmiley:
I'm samsung illiterate and really need help.

I hope I'm on the correct thread. I really need help. I won't use the correct terminology but hope someone is fluent in dumb blonde. My phone broke so I went to Wal-Mart and bought the j7 sky pro because it said it's powered by T-Mobile and that's my network. After powering on I was told my SIM wasn't valid. I googled the phone and learned about unlocking. So I went on YouTube to learn how only to discover that it's supposed to automatically show a screen asking for an unlock code. My phone however does no such thing. If I purchase an unlock code how do I enter it? It's really important because I have a 3 year old with special needs and in order to get to dr appointments for him we use uber but to install uber on my new phone I need a code to be sent via text and since my network is locked I can't receive texts. This could literally be a matter of life and death for my child. I can't afford another 100 dollar phone and without uber don't even have a way to get to a store to buy one. Any help would mean so much
[General Questions and Answers] lander3976:
Still no luck rooting this phone?
[General Questions and Answers] HarishRevs:
Can anyone guide me on carrier unlocking this samsung j7 sky pro
[General Questions and Answers] lander3976:
Thats also i wanna know if this phone can be unlocked.
[General Questions and Answers] maintainingfoxy:
I'm trying how to root my phone as well, it's the same as yours. How did you unlock Bootloader? I can't find it anywhere, where did you find it?
[General Questions and Answers] HarishRevs:
I need to unlock the Carrier, is there is any way to do it
[General Questions and Answers] Britch3s:
Still nothing for the phone? Don't care about unlocking th3 carrier bc it's NOT GOING TO CHANGE ANYTHING. I want root bc of many other things. Tons of crap on the phone that's unneeded as well as my love for xposed modules...someone possibly has a root file by now?

---------- Post added at 03:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:45 PM ----------

Where did you get the bootloader ing to flash at?
[General Questions and Answers] bichofelix:
Type #83865625# (#TFUNLOCK#) and it will prompt for the unlock codes. Yes codes. There should be two of them. As for root, I am working on it. Ive come pretty close already but don't wait for me to do all the work, go find the engineering system or engroot and post it.
[General Questions and Answers] joe7dust:
Where is a safe place to get the unlock codes for this?
[General Questions and Answers] jodybgoode:
I would be willing to pay someone to get this pos rooted
[General Questions and Answers] joe7dust:
Same..so who do we line up around to take our money? No root (No hotspot)and can't even take it to another carrier...wow **** Straight Talk! We paid full price up front no contract and can't even use the thing.
[General Questions and Answers] jodybgoode:
Lesson learned.. I will never buy a carrier branded phone again there are way too many inexpensive carrier unlocked phones out there.
[General Questions and Answers] dtkool:
J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL) = (CDMA Only) = (GSM No Service)

I think you guys should forget about this Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL). (CDMA Only)(No GSM Band)(No Service)

Take a look at this post or link:

Quoted: (Not Sure if I'm allow to post link but here is the link)

http://samkey.org/forum/showthread.php?1454-SamKEY-TMO-Edition-v3-12-6-Released-!&styleid=2

- Added support for SM-S727VL (J7 Sky Pro TracFone) !!! CDMA/LTE ONLY !!!

* S727VL is CDMA/LTE phone, THIS PHONE WILL NOT WORK ON GSM BAND !!!

* After UNLOCK, It will WORK ONLY ON CDMA/LTE networks, DO NOT UNLOCK YOUR PHONE IF YOU HAVE GSM NETWORK

* NO CREDIT WILL BE REFUNDED IF YOU UNLOCK YOUR S727VL AND GET "NO SERVICE" (Because of GSM Network)

Hope this helps some one and save everyone some time with this model (SM-S727VL) = (CDMA Only)
[General Questions and Answers] SammyTrees:
Carrier unlock isn't what I and many others are really after. We need/want root to have access to.a full featured phone. Thank you senior members who are actively trying to solve this issue.
[General Questions and Answers] Contaca:
It doesn't seem a challenge for the IT guys.

They are thousands of this phone sold out there but nobody goes for it?
[General Questions and Answers] Atlas0mega:
Just want root! Lol, BUMP!

this is agony... I need this device rooted...
[General Questions and Answers] OHNONONO:
Total Wireless S727VL4G LTE = Lets root it already, man...before I superbowl sunday kick:highfive:this phone back to samsung walmart. I'll payup too!

I miss my freakin motorola brick phone more and more these dayss... **** is wackk!!!
[General Questions and Answers] LeeIT:
I'm experiencing similar issues with my j727vl Tracefone I have try all the rooting methods online kingo root, OneClickRoot, iroot & etc to unlock this phone network but to avail can someone please help me..
[General Questions and Answers] AnthoneyAR:
Unlock all carrier Flash

All I could do is look up what i think you all are looking for.

Mega Download
[General Questions and Answers] icyfrost14:
As of 02/02/2021 I have still not been able to root my Samsung J7 Sky Pro. It is still running the generic, stock ram from TracFone. I have tried everything; Odin, KingRoot, OneClickRoot, all of them. None have worked successfully yet.
[General Questions and Answers] VigneshS007:
Hi XDA Mates,

While connecting to my computer in MTP mode, the zip files in my External SD card is showing as folders .,,that tooo empty folders. I cant even copy the contents of the zip file becoz it is empty folder..

I am using Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102(ms013g) running Resurrection Remix 5.5.9[LP]. I am using Xposed.

Please help me in finding the solution.​

Images are attached below
[General Questions and Answers] Ibuprophen:
Your best bet is to post this question within the following thread.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2762322

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA PM UNLESS ASKED/REQUESTED BY MYSELF.

PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[General Questions and Answers] VigneshS007:
My Device's development is dead and support is almost dead.. so i came here
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] LASERWOLF452:
I had soneone ask me is it possible to update to the latest firmware and keep root. I know we cant do it via OTA or use lgup to flash it in. Since we have twrp is there a way we can install a newer firmware to the v20 insted of being stuck between 10B to 13A as those are the firmware that can be rooted

One phone had it possible but i know Android above 6.0 are picky when it comes to a modded boot image my lg g3 was on 10B and someone made image files of the stock rom to be flashed via twrp of course it was kitkay that this was done from 10B to 12B
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] LASERWOLF452:
Crap didn't realize i was on the wrong thread mebt to post it in the questions section sorry for that
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] afro_thunder:
I just upgraded to Dutty's Official 6.1, and started running radio 1.64.08.21. But when I did, I got a terrifying message in my inbox

Now I cannot send or receive SMS or MMS, although I can send/receive calls and browse PIE. Any explanation for this? Can anyone help me with a solution???

One more thing is that I used Sprite backup this flash for the first time. It restored all my settings and thensome. Actually, it restored everything down to old device information, claiming I am running Dutty's V4 ROM rather than the 6.1.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] afro_thunder:
UPDATE

--UPDATE--

It must've been something with my restore using Sprite Backup, because after 2 hard resets I have SMS back.
[General Questions and Answers] gayungesdawet:
Guys,

i need real help, i downloaded Z5 Compact Firmware from Xperifirm, but after download completed, i tried to decrypt downloaded firmware but there's no available files. What should i do now ??????

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device but, the following area of the forum is specific to your device.

https://xdaforums.com/z5-compact

With that stated...

The following thread may be what you need and you may be able to obtain some guidance from a member there too.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2834142

Good Luck!

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PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[General Questions and Answers] gayungesdawet:
this one is solved already, but thanks anyway.

I got another problem now, when flashing, I'm stuck with "amss_fsg.sin finished with errors" dont have any idea what to do, if you could help please tell me, thanks again
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] byproxy:
My Spigen thin fit arrived... I'm loving it. Had the Caseology vault to start with. Great case, but much thicker than I wanted. Much prefer this thinner case.

Not super stoked with the completely open top and bottom, but otherwise really love this one.

Have a MNML arriving tomorrow so will see, but think this Spigen is gonna end up winning the battle of the cases for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ScottIsMyName:
Pics? I'd be interested in top and bottom detailed pics especially.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] brockkk:
does it had the little notch inside for a magnet like their s8 thin fit?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] fade79:
It has a slot for metal plate for their magnetic car mounts
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] 2x4:
this one doesn't cover the front bottom/top edges right?

if so, i'm avoiding it since i've broken a phone due to that before
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] branshaw09:
I have this as well and really like it. I feel like it gives the phone enough protection around the edges even though the top and bottom are open. My only complaint, as stated in another thread, is that I wish the sides were more flush with the phone instead of being so much higher. I think they could have built it to be more flush yet use the corners to give it enough lip to protect the screen when you lay the phone face down. My wife has a neo hybrid on her S8 and this is how it is. Just a better look AND would keep the case from trapping so much lint/dust on the side. Besides that great phone. Love that it has the slot for the metal plate as well as I use a Spigen CD slot mount in my truck.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] dyingearth:
I've been using the think case for the past 3 days. It's surprisingly light. I'm a bit iffy regarding the amount of protection it offers, so I'm also ordering a rugged case. I do like the indent within the case itself for where you put in the plate for the magnet dock. The other concern is with the amount of lint and dust it will gather around the edges.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rothlike:
I have been using the Spigen Thin case for my Nexus 6 and now on my Pixel 2 XL. I got this case for the good grip that the rubberized material brings. I am very satisfied with this case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Raistlin1:
Does this case feel slippery at all like the Maxboost case does?

I tried that case on my OG XL and hated how slippery it was. https://www.amazon.com/Maxboost-Per...415516&sr=8-1&keywords=maxboost+pixel+xl+case
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Wilazn:
I like super thin cases as well but was annoyed with the open top and bottom. That's why I went with the Maxboost mSnap case. So far I'm loving it. Nice rubber grip and protection on all 4 sides.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] weaver11b:
I have heard Spigen makes the best cases; they were my top choice for a case Google Pixel 2 XL Case Rugged Armor. However i accidentally ordered the Pixel 2 case instead of the XL case so now have to wait until Wednesday. But the Pixel 2 case looks amazing, and feels great in the hands. One more day...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jeprokz:
I had the spigen thin fit for the 6p and now i have it for the pixel 2 xl and it is almost the same except that it does sit a bit higher on the sides. it is fine cause it makes it easier to handle.

This will be my go to case until i can find something better which will probably be very hard to do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] byproxy:
yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] byproxy:
correct.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Cruwyl:
I'm looking to buy a used US997 on Swappa, but the seller won the phone in a contest and doesn't know if it came from US Cellular or is the "factory unlocked" version. This is important to me as I want to be able to easily root and bootloader unlock the device. How can he confirm which version of the phone it is?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Cruwyl:
I don't think he has the box.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] lingarajug:
Ask him to check in about phone for model number and software version number and match them with USA specs.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] FrankoHN:
Try

https://imei24.com

It should give you detailed IMEI info. If under model it says US997Z it's US Cellular LG G6.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] TheOnlyMrVideo:
The site doesn't as my US Cellular LG GS US997 has a 14 digit IMEI number. Are all US Cellular LG G6 models the "Z" version?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] TheOnlyMrVideo:
Out of curiously, I pulled the box (yes, I kept it) and noticed that the IMEI number listed was 15 digits. For some idiotic reason, the value in the phone is one character short. The site says that the phone is the platinum version: US997PL. Gee, the box indicates that as well.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GitGudSam:
After installing the 8.1 beta on my 5x, it seems that the vibration for the fingerprint unlock has been reduced. Anyone else find that? IMO this feels better for me - almost silent but it still gives you feedback.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freyrnygaard:
Feels like it's has been reduced.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] BigBucha:
Hi,

I rooted my S8 (SM-G950U1, carrier unlocked) recently using SamPWND method.

By doing so my phone's baseband version was changed from the original G950U1UEU1AQH3 to G950USQU1AQDE from SamPWND.

Is there a way to flash the original baseband somehow? I have the original firmware files I downloaded from SamMobile.com

The other baseband version seems to be compatible with my phone since I can make calls and receive messages.

Should I even bother restoring the original baseband firmware?

I flashed the original CSC G950U1UEU1AQH3_G950U1OYM1AQH3_XAA using Comsey Odin (the original Odin was throwing "FAIL! Model dismatch fail" error).

That didn't update the baseband back to stock version though.

I can probably use something like "Partitions backup" app from Google store to restore a partition, but I don't know which partition that is and where to get the original baseband partition image for G950U1UEU1AQH3.

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] eyelost:
I used the Sampwnd method. The first time I flashed with stock. I then did the samPWND. I didn't have any issues doing it in this order.

I saved the samPWND files and somehow went back in to get them and half somehow was deleted. If there is anyway to send me a link via drive or anything like that it would ve greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] BigBucha:
Hello,

I used files from this youtube video to root my S8.

[YOUTUBE]5-ubrnWdGT4[/YOUTUBE]

Please check the description for that video for the links.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] partcyborg:
This will not work on modern bootloaders. Sampwnd is for version one only. See the PartCyborgRom thread for a modern (and mucb simpler) method, no stock necessary
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] adj998:
Just flash CP in Odin, that's what I used to do in the BLV1 version so I'm sure it works the same
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] BigBucha:
Thank you, guys!

I think I am good for now, the phone is rooted, working perfectly and I am not planning to update it any time soon, unless somebody finds a way to remove the charging to 80% restriction in this engineering kernel :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Edubaires:
Any way to make the Samsung Gear VR controller (2017) work on Galaxy S7 active?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] miniminus:
nope... well not currently !

when i finally get some time, im going to try the s7 kernel on our actives see if that alters it !?
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] dantdam:
HDHR - HOTSPOT , TWRP , AND MANY ..

AKS12 - BATTERY SAVER BUG , TWRP SCREEN FIX ,YOUTUBE 720P 60FPS

;););)

Thank you aks12 and hdhr and thank you Aryan kadare for ROM and kernel ??? Edit : Rohan , Tanish ...
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] tanish2k09:
What about other devs?

Rohan made the device source. Without him, you woudn't have any rom or any kernel. I heard even dt2w credit on kernels goes to him.
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] dantdam:
Edited... Thanks for the kernel
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Norcalz71:
Ordered on the 4th, shipped the 23, arrived the 24. Haven't seen the code email for the home mini freebie yet but I swear I was reading other people had already gotten the code ordered and received their mini.

Has anyone already gotten their email code and ordered up the mini here?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gonzo237:
Probably no one has, it's some time between your ship date and 4 weeks after, likely not for 2 weeks or more after ship date. How it was with the pixel 1 and the free day dream code.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Nope, still waiting on my code.