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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Deleted member 2496007:
Just a word to the wise. I got my last phone, the Huawei P9, from EE on contract. They locked it down with their own BS version of the ROM, then withheld updates for it. Huawei released the P9 Nougat update and security patch in January, but up until I switched it off a month ago when I got my Note 8, there was no update. EE blamed Huawei.

If you get an EE one, be prepared to have to root it and get a stock ROM on there to stay current. EE are lazy assholes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] haircut123:
My note 8 is ee.and there is zero bloat ware from ee.no ugly ee boot screen and no nasty ee software. Built in.it looks like it's complety unlocked. I've all ready had 2 updates since I've had the phone for 2 months so it get the updates as soon as there released
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] UberPishy:
There actually is a little bit of bloat on the EE/EVR firmware, they bundle My EE and Lookout Security. What you get over and above that is VoLTE, you can't get that with the generic firmware but you do get Wifi calling with both XEU and EVR, presumably with BTU also.

I haven't seen EE branding any Samsung devices for quite a few years now, so no issue there as haircut123 noted.

As for slow updates, it seems that EE's sluggish updates have been resolved for Samsung phones for a couple of years ago. Their updates for the S6 range were almost criminally slow, S7 didn't seem too bad and S8/Note8 are running just a few days behind from what I've seen.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] Achi Shukuteki:
Alright kids!

I have a No Sim error. Before asking, I searched through forums here, Reddit, other Moto models for a solution. I tried the methods posted. Nothing.

I tried sending the tray slightly to see if it may have been a contact issue. Now I'm thinking it might require a heat gun (out of warranty, anyways).

So I'm giving it a shot and asking this mighty forum for any other solutions I may have overlooked.

Other info: 7.1.1, September update, GSM variant, bootloader unlocked, Erfan's TWRP, Magisk, and latest No Verity (could this be the issue?).

I like this phone alot and want to push it as far as it can go but I can't even get it off the ground. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I'm guessing it's a software (firmware/radio vs. root method) conflict. So now I ask is there a definitive factory 7.1.1 image I can download and flash?

Or I might damn the torpedoes and install a custom ROM.

Any links? Suggestions? Bueller? Bueller?

Edit 2: Flashed RR to no avail. IMEI shows but still no Sim card detected. This might have to go under the knife. I might revert back to Stock or try another ROM. Maybe a modem issue. One last piece of info I forgot it's xt1650-03 international/global on RETUS. Factory unlocked, never had a carrier. I'm stumped.

Edit 3: I'm gonna test to see if an SD card is recognized to check Sim slot failure.

Edit 4: the SD card detects but not the SIM. Pin failure on the SIM part? Stay tuned!

Edit 5: on a G4 plus page. Someone suggested an old fashioned battery pull with heat gun. However, I have no access to heat gun, yet. Thus, I'm assuming a battery drain would work as well.

So after 5 days of sitting idle. The battery has finally drained. Testing soon. Stay tuned!

Edit 6: Test didn't work. It's going under the knife. The part just came in. Another cliffhanger.

Edit 7: Breaking news! This maybe an SELinux snafu. I ended up getting a G5+ to hold me over while i sort out the Z fiasco. I'm running Pixel Experience and noticed SELinux is set to permissive. From the F-droid repo, there's a SELinux toggle app to switch from permissive to enforcing and vice versa. As I switched to enforcing, I noticed the current phone struggling to read the Sim card and if it's enforcing on boot a No Sim Card error reads out.

Thus, there are 2 methods I'm going to try. First, downloading the app and toggling the switch.

Second, reflashing everything including TWRP and starting from scratch including no verity as I thought that might have been unnecessary. Coming from a Nexus device, I was, indeed, spoiled. Hang on to your wings and keys!
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] joselynrd:
facing similar issue

Hi,

Did you find the solution to the sim problem?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Tiago A:
Is there someone here facing problems with wifi droping signals on nougat custom roms?

This usually happens when I'm listening music on spotfy or viewing videos on YouTube.

I tried differents custom nougat roms, and the problem still happening. Now, I'm using lineageos 10/27.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rikkitic:
I have an Android box with Kodi installed for TV viewing. It is connected by LAN to my router. There are also Windows computers on the same network. I have set up a shared folder on one Windows computer to play videos that are in that folder. This works fine with any other Windows computer on the network.

However, I cannot get the Android box to see the Windows shared folder. I have tried this with ES File explorer and also from within Kodi. I have tried everything I can think of but nothing seems to work. The Android box does not see the Windows computer at all, even when I manually enter the URL. Another Windows computer on the same LAN connection works fine so that is not the problem. I don't know what else to try. Does anyone know what could be causing this problem?
[LG K8 Questions & Answers] MisterEm:
I appear to have acheived an error that had previously been documented on LG G3's, but it somehow happened to me now. When I was using my phone, at first the phone just kind of froze. I figured it was just a minor crash, so I took out the battery, waited a bit, then put it back in. I let it charge a little bit, and the LG and Verizon startup screens came up just fine. I let it charge for about an hour after that, expecting it to be fine.

Lo and behold, it was, in fact a kernel crash. I then attempted to follow directions, and pressed the down volume button. The screen turned off. The phone hasn't turned on since.

Can any veterans help me with this issue? It would seem I'm one of the first to have it, at least on this phone.
[LG K8 Questions & Answers] tattoosmistery:
Do you recognize the drivers? Do not enter in any way ?, to use lgup, lgbringe or lg flash tool.
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
After seeing my Joying, Dasaita, and Seicane in my Jeep, my buddy wanted an Android head unit for his Camry. Dasaita seemed to be the only one to make a compatible model for 2012.

I got it in today, did an unboxing:

https://youtu.be/VSZDEMj0PLI

will post an install video when I get it put in, might be a week or so
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
Got it installed tonight
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
Pictures are attached
[Android Head-Units] ste2002:
Hope the reports will follow about usability as compared to Joying in basic functions since you are experienced in both.
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
I had the V600 in my Jeep, this one in the Toyota should function about the same:

[youtube]ITCawVbBL7g[/youtube]
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
Got it installed https://youtu.be/_S8IOIRIMcU
[Android Head-Units] hotaudio:
;) looks great , very hard work
[Android Head-Units] mum1989:
https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...aita-32g-rom-4g-ram-android-8-0-wait-t3702024

more news soon ?

I want to upgrade my old universal 2din Ownice c200 (slow Rk3188)
[Android Head-Units] coolest35:
Do you sell car audio harness for a unit that was purchased for a different car?

I.e. A toyota unit to be used in Nissan.
[Windows 10 Mobile] NeoTriXz:
I have a Lumia 1020 and it was updated correctly to the Creators Update (15063.297) (offline mode). But I can not download any of the cumulative updates beyond this. The phone searches for the update but throws an error 0x800f8003. for vafor if someone has any idea or solution to this error, you are grateful
[Windows 10 Mobile] Nightsteed:
Try this: https://xdaforums.com/windows-10-mobile/guide-how-to-fix-windows-update-issue-t3697172
[Windows 10 Mobile] sigfrid696:
It seems that your oem input file is not corrupted. so maybe it's a different kind of problem.

I'll attach in my guide thread the file I used, try doing a backup of your file and overwriting with mine. Change only the language if it's not us...then tap search for updates, let me know if you succeed...
[Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Themes, Apps, and Mods] drei.liter.milch:
hi

just found out that this all is also relevant to S5neo devices.. i picked 3-4 randomly chosen overlays and they all worked perfectly :)

(Obviously its almost the same ui, both dream-ux)..

So, if you are/were looking for a way to theme your s5neo (i was desperately).. here is it!

THIS sounds like a good point to start..

please don't forget to give credit to the guys in their thread ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickerz:
I like the Screen off memo feature where I can pull out the S-pen and start writing notes without turning my phone on! But none of the icons at the top of the Screen off memo work. They are all grayed out, kinda. When I press them, nothing happens so I can't change the width of the pen or anything. I checked my settings and don't see anything different from my wife's Note8 and hers works perfectly fine.

Anyone know how to fix this? Below is a screenshot of my phone and here is a tutorial video from Samsung...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
My note 5 had this feature. Love it to death
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SiNJiN76:
Try toggle the Screen Off memo option on/off...also maybe try it in Safe Mode to see if it works there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] babbar559:
I don't see that 3rd pin icon one mine.?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickerz:
By the way...read what I wrote in red below, weird but interesting....

True, a lot of people say they don't see the PIN icon. I don't see it if I'm on a call and my screen off memo works fine. But if I'm off a call the PIN icon is there but the screen off memo icons at the top don't work. BUT in SAFE mode all works fine and the PIN icon shows up. So I think we all have 3rd party apps that is screwing with the Screen off memo feature one way or another.

Thanks for the reply! I called Samsung tech support and they asked me to do the same same thing but still no luck. Here are the steps they gave me...

Open Settings>Advanced features>S Pen

Toggle the buttons on/of for (Air view, Direct pen input, Pointer, Screen off memo).

This didn't work. Then they had me power off my phone. Wait 10 seconds, power it back on and while it's powering on, press and hold the volume down key until you see the home screen. This puts the phone in SAFE mode. It says SAFE MODE in the bottom left of the screen.

Sure enough, while in SAFE mode the icons at the top worked. So they said an app seems to be interfering with this feature...

BUT I found something out while doing this...

IF I'M ON A PHONE CALL, THE ICONS AT THE TOP OF SCREEN OFF MEMO WORK FINE BUT THERE IS NO PIN ICON. If I'm off the phone, the icons at the top don't work and there IS A PIN ICON. ????? So what's that about? If an app is causing screen off memo not to work correctly, why does it work when I'm on the phone?

Then I pointed out that whenever I restart my phone I get a window that pops up saying Touchwiz crashed do I want to restart it. Definitely have some bugs....

Last, the tech said I can go into my local Best Buy where they can reflash my phone to see if this gets it working again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] babbar559:
Pin icon only shows up when Aod is on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SiNJiN76:
Hmm. Do you use AOD? Cause the PiN icon only appears if you use AOD right? Maybe toggle AOD off and see if it's the same issue.

Will, taking the phone to get flashed @ BB reset your phone? If so, I would just try a Factory Reset beforehand...and see if that resolves anything.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickerz:
Good point, I turned off AOD and sure enough no PIN icon. But the other icons still don't work on my phone. I then turned on AOD and the PIN icon is there. Other icons still don't work.

So you just figured out why some people don't see the PIN icon. They must have AOD turned off. BUT why would the PIN icon disappear while I'm on a phone call and I have AOD turned on? Maybe that's just my phone?

Last, Samsung tech said reflashing won't delete any info on my phone so I'll confirm this with them before I do.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SiNJiN76:
That's cool. Guess you can check it out [MENTION=228183]bb[/MENTION] after the flash...If it doesn't work, then Factory Reset there in the store...so maybe they can exchange it for you on the spot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickerz:
Cerberus App Interferes With Screen Off Memo!

The problem that was causing my screen off memo not to work correctly is the Cerberus app. Samsung in BestBuy fixed it!

After uninstalling a couple other apps that I thought it was I still had the issue but once I uninstalled this app which is an app that I like but I'll email the developer to let them know to see if they can fix why it's interfering with the screen off memo.

So I took my phone in to BestBuy and went to the Samsung kiosk and the guy fixed it in about 2 minutes. First he said he's concerned it's an app that is causing my issue with the screen off memo and then he told me which three of the apps he was concerned about and sure enough he was right. So he also optimized my battery and RAM by clearing the cache in the ram. At first we thought that is what did it but then the problem came back and I ended up uninstalling the three apps he thought it was and sure enough it was the Cerberus app.

Here's the reply email I just received from the Cerberus app dev...

"Hi Nick,

Sorry but the only way to implement the block status bar feature is to block touches on the top part of the screen when the device is locked. Unfortunately there is no way for Cerberus to realize that other apps are opened over the lock screen, such as the camera or Screen Off Memo."
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] winol:
One more thing, you can not pin memos if you use the edge clock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] deltarat:
Hey guys, i found that there is a way to use the of screen memo with Cerberus status bar block. Basically the overlay that blocks that area does block most of the icons so they are unresponsive, BUT if you tap the very bottom of the icons you will find a small area that isn't blocked by the overlay. Just tap repeatedly in the lower area of the icons, it will definitely work. Once you know where to tap you won't have to tap repeatedly and you can keep that vital part of Cerberus security.?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zohaib anwar:
Screen off memo pin option will on my written when to out have your Always in display turned on. If always on display is off, the option will not be available
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] huffmybrd:
Has anyone found a way to get the android TV build of android to work on an s905x box?

Or a just a regular version that actually has the ability to scroll the menus using the arrow keys on the remote? i allways have to go grab the touchpad remote lol

using an x96 box (s905x) with xannytech's v2.8 rom
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Such_A_Victor:
+ I am interested also. But seems no way...
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Ricky Divjakovski:
Im looking to do the same, ive so far accomplished quite abit, ofcoarse you must use your standard factory ROM as the base, i have almost ALL features working

You can check my android TV ROM for the T95Z plus
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Phat Phreddy:
Have no connection with it but recently saw this.. https://www.atvxperience.com

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I have no connection to it, but recently saw this https://www.atvxperience.com
[Pixel C Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Istvan_86:
Hello,

I made a backup of my RR ROM by followmsi in my usb stick, after give a short try to AOSP OREO I decide go back to my old rom. So I reboot into TWRP (latest version) in order to restore my backup that it´s on my usb stick. After the restore I reboot to system but I never go into system, it get stuck on RR logo, so I go back to TWRP and now it asks for a password to decrypt data and I NEVER USE A PASSWORD/PATRON

I try to format every partition but TWRP is always unable to mount those partitions. Now I try to make a new install of the rom with no results.

So now my Pixel C is like a rock and I can´t get it boot. Anyone can help me bringing it back to life? Doesn´t matter if I must restore it to fully stock, this is the very last time that I try roms or similar in Pixel, I´m done and probably I sell it, I´m just tired and it´s insanely messy for me.

I never never have this kind of problems that I´m facing with Pixel C with any of my android phones/tablets, this is my fault probably at 100% just I can´t understand anything.....

Thanks in advance.
[Pixel C Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Istvan_86:
I try to flash latest Oreo factory image and latest Nougat factory image with no good results. Here is the log:

target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

sending 'bootloader' (16384 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.420s]

writing 'bootloader'...

FAILED (remote: unsupported command)

finished. total time: 0.424s

rebooting into bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.003s]

finished. total time: 0.003s

target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

archive does not contain 'boot.sig'

archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'

archive does not contain 'system.sig'

archive does not contain 'vendor.sig'

Creating filesystem with parameters:

Size: 26557284352

Block size: 4096

Blocks per group: 32768

Inodes per group: 8192

Inode size: 256

Journal blocks: 32768

Label:

Blocks: 6483712

Block groups: 198

Reserved block group size: 1024

Created filesystem with 11/1622016 inodes and 145840/6483712 blocks

Creating filesystem with parameters:

Size: 419430400

Block size: 4096

Blocks per group: 32768

Inodes per group: 6400

Inode size: 256

Journal blocks: 1600

Label:

Blocks: 102400

Block groups: 4

Reserved block group size: 31

Created filesystem with 11/25600 inodes and 3310/102400 blocks

--------------------------------------------

Bootloader Version...: Google_Smaug.7132.295.0

Baseband Version.....: N/A

Serial Number........: unknown variable

--------------------------------------------

checking product...

OKAY [ 0.002s]

checking version-bootloader...

FAILED

Device version-bootloader is 'Google_Smaug.7132.295.0'.

Update requires 'Google_Smaug.7900.67.0'.

finished. total time: 0.018s

Press any key to exit...

I also try to flash manually the bootloader with no results. In adition I try to lock and unlock the device to get it wiped also with no results.

Any ideas?? I´m totally desperated.

Thanks in advance.
[Pixel C Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vartom:
I think you need to find the original firmware with the bootloader version the same as you have now(Device version-bootloader is 'Google_Smaug.7132.295.0'.) and install it. After that, I think it will be possible to update on OTA for a newer one.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] steve841:
http://http://www.businessinsider.com/lg-v30-review-good-android-phone-headphone-jack-poor-camera-2017-10

I truly have never seen a more amateurish review in my life.

How does this clown have a job?
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joe Smithereens:
I JUST thought the same thing. Maybe it was a middle school essay contest?
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
One of his poor attempts to try to convince readers the LG V30 is not as good as the Pixel 2XL. "SURE, it has Qi wireless charging, but who cares about that?"

I won't buy a phone without Qi wireless charging. So I stopped caring right there for anything he had to say.

However, he's a recent convert from iPhone sheep to Android, so he's probably never experienced the convenience of Qi wireless charging. Ironically, next year, everybody and their brother will have it including Google -- now that Apple's finally adopted it. ;)
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] steve841:
I just took a cheap shot on Twitter... LOL

[MENTION=543987]business[/MENTION]insider I have never read a more amateurish review in my life on LG V30. Antonio Villas-Boas reviews like #CNN reports news.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] cazcryy:
I haven't read it but business insider is filth in general
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidPurity:
Yeah, I have multiple issues with his review.

1.) V30 is 1 of the worst offenders of bloatware?! That should be corrected to Verizon is 1 of the worst offenders. The T-Mobile variant has less than half the number of blostware apps as his.

2.) The color reproduction of that picture looks a lot worse than the pictures I get from my V30. It makes me think he had a camera filter on and didn't know (after all he's not Android familiar). Even if there was no filter, he is standing multiple steps away from where the Pixel photo was taken and the V30 has multiple cars driving by that would affect the photo and the Pixel does not.

So his photo comparison is automatically invalid for those 2 reasons. Although I think all of us would agree the Pixel 2 camera is slightly better, especially in low light. However the difference definitely isn't as big as he portrays in his comparison.

3.) He says the phone has no features that set it apart from other premium phones. Thats so ridiculously false.

+ The manual video and camera, which most premium phones don't have or not near to the extent of this phone.

+Its also the lightest and smallest 6+ inch phone.

+ Its 1 of only 2 premium phones (S8 active) that pass the military grade approved. It also has better battery life than pretty much all flagships except maybe the S8+ and Blackberry KeyOne.

+Its also 1 of I think only 2 premium phones with a HiFi Quad DAC.

+The second lens is used for wide angle where as most others have second lens for monochrome or optical zoom 2x. So i could go on and on with features this phone has which either no other premium phone has or maybe only 1 other phone.

Anyways this guy shouldn't be reviewing phones. His review is pretty inaccurate and misleading.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] partylikeaninjastar:
It's cute when people get their panties in a bunch because someone else doesn't like their favorite toy...

Life Pro Tip: everyone has an opinion and sometimes they don't like up with your own.

Instead of reading, "this phone is bad," and throwing a fit over it, read why they're saying it's bad and judge for yourself whether or not something works for you or not. Wireless charging, for example. Someone mentioned that the reviewer doesn't care for it. So what? If you like wireless charging, it doesn't matter that the reviewer doesn't.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] steve841:
Let me clue you in on something: When you have a platform that gives people information as fact and you misrepresent that, everyone is within their right to express their opinion of the misrepresentation. Just ask the folks at CNN what lopsided/inaccurate reporting has done for their network.

So, it does matter and needs to be responded to

If we use your thinking, no one should complain about anything. Pixel 2XL screen problems?? NO, that's just the way it is. Come on man.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] CHH2:
It's BI. That's really all you need to know.