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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] mi_eu:
I’ve seen on the billing from my cellphone provider, that the Note 4 makes approximately 3-5 times in a month a mobile data connection without my permission.

How is it possible to figure out the reason of this bad behaviour? (I use MIUI Global 8.2 Stable 8.2.10.0, and I want to use this Android 6 based MIUI Version furthermore). Maybe this is a huge bug in MIUI, or is it possible that this is caused by an App? But which one?

Anyway I’ve disabled the setting “Allow background data” for apps to prevent the use of mobile data when I’m not using them. But this setting is not enough to prevent the mobile data connection buildup of the Note 4X.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] DarthJabba9:
Have you ever heard the phrase "ET phone home"? See for example: https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapp..._apps_desperately_try_to_phone_home_how_do_i/

That is why I will never use a MIUI ROM that has not had

all

the "phone home" functionality removed. There are XDA threads for the Redmi Note 2 that are devoted to (among other things) doing this - see e.g., https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-2/development/b-skinny-pro-t3347906

It is getting increasingly difficult to remove

all

the phone home functionality, hence why I will never use MIUI.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] cobben:
Firewall app Netguard (no root) will let you check and, at least to a certain extent, control things like this.

Some "calling home" behavior is obviously necessary for proper functioning of android (Google account) and MIUI (Mi account).
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] mi_eu:
I think, if a mobile data connection is not enabled by the user, it should stay in this mode until the user enables it.

The Device and the manufacturer are not allowed to do self decisions. Who pays me the permanent mobile data traffic? Xiaomi? Sure not.

I fear that a firewall doesn't help. The firewall is able to prevent network data traffic e.g. for an app. But for my understanding a firewall can't prevent a system app independently to open and close a new mobile data line - unless I'm mistaken.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] cobben:
Yes, I think I have actually noticed some "unexplainable" traffic on a few occasions, bypassing the firewall, with mobil data enabled, but the firewall supposedly shutting off all traffic.

But as it does not have any particular importance for me personally, I haven't spent any time looking into it.

But if you do not even have mobile data enabled, then nothing should get through at all - I assume?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] CosmicDan:
This is really strange that data is enabled by a system app, and the first I've ever heard of it happening. Are you SURE it is MIUI using your data and not a rogue app or malware (are you rooted and/or do you use pirated apps or APK's from random places)?

MIUI built in security app is perfectly capable of measuring the data usage per app, and also total data usage. You can use the built-in firewall to block any app - user or system - from accessing data.

The restriction here is that you cannot block a system app from WiFi, not without a third party mod to the Security APK (a guy on en.miui.com forums has instructions for this, bit you need to be good with smali). I will eventually release a generic patch for this once my patching tool is ready for a public alpha.

But I digress.

MIUI security app should tell you. If MIUI is using data without permissions and you can demonstrate that it is definitely an MIUI process and not something *you* put on, I would think it is definitely a bug. They will NOT want their stuff costing you data without permission!

It's called anonymous telemetry, dude. Yes there is a lot of it in MIUI, but this is just the way of the world these days. If you don't like it, go and use a non-branded device with AOSP and no Google services at all. Not everyone is this paranoid, most of us are fine with revealing *anonymous* data to help improve product experience.

I guarantee you that XDA are collecting data about your PC and browser and your location for statistical and security reasons.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] DarthJabba9:
So am I - when it is entirely my choice and decision and I have control over whether or not it happens.

It is good to know that some people are so trusting, and are certain that all those communications with servers in China are all about anonymous data.

Yes - if they can drill through VPNs.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] CosmicDan:
If you were that paranoid you'd know that a VPN doesn't make you untraceable. Even using Tor browser with all its hardening doesn't guarantee privacy...

It's not that some "some people are so trusting", but rather that some people have faith in companies not being stupid enough to break international laws - especially on an OS like Android where it's very easy for security experts to find this stuff.

There was once a scare about Xiaomi data collection years ago, but it has since been debunked as anonymous. Yes it might annoying that the collection is opt-out, but it's certainly not forced.

Your case is isolated - I have no such data use without my permission and I've never seen anybody else report it in all my years of being an MIUI power user.

Unless you're using the China ROM of course, which would be silly....

Back to the matter at hand, have you checked in Security > Data Usage the stats? And have you blocked everything in the system tab of the firewall from using data?

One last question. Do you have an MMS APN setup? Because it could just be a heartbeat to your provider.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] tropbel:
Hi,

i have this problem:

when ativate Tethering wifi the Mi A1 isn't able to share internet connection. The other device see the hotspot, connected to it, but there is no internet connection...!?

Any solution to fix this?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Johnyby:
Same problem, havent solved yet...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] azboxgo:
Hi, I also thought tethering was not working, however only the dynamic DNS server provided by the Mi A1 does not work.

Simply set a static DNS server (Google's one 8.8.8.8 or others) on your tethered device and it works.

It's another bug that needs to be corrected in the firmware, but at least it can be simply circumvented.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] adam_manson:
I've tried to put the DNS servers in the PC properties but still no connection.

Xiaomi mi a1 with Android 7.1.2

Is there any other fix? Or is it fixed in the Oreo update?

Thanks,

Adao
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Socotroco:
I have OREO version in my A1 and also have this issue with the hotspot DNS. I have to manually set the clientes to use static IP and setup 8.8.8.8 as the DNS.

I have reported this issue using the app that comes with the phone, the one from Xiaomi to send feedback.

Let's see what the next update brings to us.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] adam_manson:
Hello,

See this topic https://productioncommunity.publicm...able-to-create-wifi-hotspot/m-p/128144#M41739 I used it and fixed my issue.

Adam
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Socotroco:
Thanks Adam_Manson!!!!

I solved the issue using that post recommendation, can't believe I spend months dealing with that and the solution was that easy!

I copy/paste the solution here so we have it here at XDA too:

"On your problem with tethering, what you need to do is use the sp.mb.com APN, but add 'dun' to the APN type field. In other words the APN type field should be default,mms,dun,supl. That should resolve your tethering problem"

Regards,
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] WhiteTitane:
Weirdly, it doesn't seem to work for me while the adb shell "settings put global tether_dun_required 0" does :confused:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] diviloria:
delete
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Jozo2209:
Mi 8 pro

I had there same issue after time my hotspot stop working..for me help...reset to factory settings...

Phone MI 8 PRO..

ANDRIOID 9

MIUI 10.3.3.0
[LG V10 General] a safe haven:
So I was thinking about buying the LG V10 and uhh it seems like each complains it receives are all about the frigging bootloop!

So I was thinking its okay to buy this cell phone or not!?

Cause I literally got a deal for this in 170$!

So the question is am I buying a ticking time bomb or it'll be reliable for the next 1 year or so!?

I heard the 2016 or later production line up doesn't have the bootloop issue.

Not sure if that's true or not.

Please give me your opinions on this!

Thank You!
[LG V10 General] sun_is_shinning:
For 170 bucks for sure is a good buy, if you compare with 170$ mid range phones of today the V10 wins in almost every aspect: better camera, audio dac, excelent screen etc etc...

I own a V10 since July 2016 and until now is all fine, sure i do somethings to avoid bootloop and high temps because i dont do gaming or so and the phone is a beast.

If you use it for 1 year you are safe because i own mine for more than that time and mine is 03/2016 date of production and works flawless without any problem.

is on your hands. For 170$ new is a perfect deal, dont go to refurbished because is not the same deal so be careful.
[LG V10 General] a safe haven:
I think its pretty much refurbished,

yeah!

i live in Bangladesh its a country of liars and theres no official warranty for it!

so i guess i should avoid it and go for the htc m9?
[LG V10 General] sun_is_shinning:
if that HTC M9 was not refurbished then is better than V10 refurbished for sure...you will be much more happy with that.
[LG V10 General] a safe haven:
I see!

thanks man means a lot!
[LG V10 General] sun_is_shinning:
always here to help...

No need to thank me...
[LG V10 General] max621:
I M using it sInce Mar 17 and production date is Feb 2016 and till today its perfectly fine
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime / J7 On NXT (Exynos7870)] xcosby:
Good work

Thanks EMDtec mobile

https://youtu.be/MPuZNIKulkQ
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime / J7 On NXT (Exynos7870)] Kherham:
any suggestion for Magisk root?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime / J7 On NXT (Exynos7870)] xcosby:
This rom magisk optional

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/sam...70/rom-xenos-v1-1-updated-07-01-2018-t3731843
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime / J7 On NXT (Exynos7870)] xcosby:
this is the easiest way I know
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime / J7 On NXT (Exynos7870)] Kherham:
Thank you. I've found an old video but old only for versions. Seems that method is the same for all.

https://youtu.be/i1fw7fvJLuw
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sideburnt:
I've got two smart watches, one is a standard watch. The other is a medical device I wear under a shirt.

Is anyone aware of a way to restart the medical wear device via my phone either with an app, Tasker or any other way?

I'd have to target the right watch, but honestly if it was a general reboot both connected devices. That's not the end of the world.

Thanks in advance, this has had me scratching my head for a while. If it's through a console, how would I get Tasker to open/type/run via a task?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] nickster_uk:
I managed to smash the camera lens cover on my S7 Edge last night. I was walking the dog, and as I was turning a corner, I caught the corner of a low wall with my leg...right in the exact position when my phone was in my pocket and the impact was directly on the lens cover. I could not believe it...absolutely gutted. I've had the phone for just over a year and have been so careful with it, never dropped it and it was in excellent condition until last night. I'm always going on at my kids for damaging their devices by dropping them or generally not looking after them and then this happens!

Anyway, I thought about repairing it myself as there's a number of very cheap lens cover packs on Amazon, but I'm a little worried about losing water resistance if I use a cheap option. Samsung have quoted me £60 for the repair which isn't too bad for peace of mind...and another £60 if the camera module needs replacing.

I'm a little concerned about losing app and game data so asked if they will reset the device and they said they do. As it stands the device is not currently rooted as I recently used Smart Switch to update to Nougat. I can't do a full backup with TiBu or Nandroid so I'm wondering if Smart Switch backs up third party app and game data or just the apps themselves?

Would it be worth asking Samsung to carry out the repair without resetting the phone?

Can I root without losing data and then take a full backup?

Thanks for any help :)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Accessories] Silent38:
hi all,

i'm planing to buy an USB-C to HDMI Adapter to connect TV, but still don't know about supporting of Xiaomi mi mix2 with MHL.

Is it possible to show the smartphone's screen on TV and play videos with this adapter, anybody knows?

If no, are there alternative ways to get it (chrome cast and dlna are not a option)? May be with software?

thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Accessories] iambedook:
I went to a local best buy and tested out a USB C to HDMI dongle, unfortunately it did not work.

However using Chrome Cast to mirror the screen works great.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Accessories] wzker:
screen printing？
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Accessories] linpinpin:
cable such as in 1990 ? use a chromecast or android tv with chromecast function
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Accessories] manuerduarte:
Sometimes i want to play games like emulators and see un TV, that is imposible with Chromecast, lag
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Accessories] Morghoth:
Is there a ROM where OTG functions work?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] martyotaku:
hey guys sorry for the dumb question but i installed the new opera beta and now my video links (flash video bundle) opens with opera (doesnt work with opera). How do i change it back to pie?

thanx
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mrbandwidth:
Same problem here...

Any solutions?

Thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Invisible Sense:
I was looking for answer to this too...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] smuook:
Take a look Schap's advanced config 1.1... it has a file association tool that may be what you need. Use search function, easy to find
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GSLEON3:
File associations & correct image & arguments can be a task easier said than done. I would be more than happy to post the correct registry changes if you want t go there.

However, for a quick & easy solution you can use Sprite back up if you have a somewhat recent back up (like everyone should).

To do this just launch Sprite in advanced mode & select a partial restore. The only file you want to select is called system settings & it is a sub-item of system data.

This will restore your file associations without messing up you programs or other file settings & will leave you with a fuly functioning Opera without sacrificing associations like html, hml, xml, etc. that are better associated to PIE for many. Try this! it works! If you realy want to modify the registry by hand, let me know & I'll post the settings for WWE ROM's
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] theashleyd123:
Does anyone have a kernel available for the latest Nougat official ROM? I'm trying to find one where I can switch SELinux to permissive?
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] belovank@gmail.com:
https://mega.nz/#!yME3HL6A!Obbsr4t4ZgIPW7GP3ZJuAksDXNe-B7a1yFVsZmkOqsA
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] pando504:
Is this cherry kernel from the filename it looks like that
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] ironman76:
no, its not cherry
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] pando504:
Does this kernel give any performance boost?
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] theashleyd123:
Gonna flash it now, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] ironman76:
hi, with this kernel I could flash magisk and xposed? on Stock offical nougat.

And for Kernel -Settings i'm using ex kernel manager.. But this and other kernels for nougat doesn't has yet the possibility like cherry kernel to set the Volume/Sound higher ( for example fot the earphone)
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] RaphaelHam:
Hi how about the deep sleep with this kernel? Is there any problem? And how about the battery usage?
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] belovank@gmail.com:
this is not a custom kernel
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] RaphaelHam:
Then what is that? Stock official kernel?
[General Questions and Answers] widget10:
hi firstly sorry if this is in the wrong place, ive got a Samsung s7 edge (uk Vodafone) its rooted all was well until yesterday I was going to factory reset it so I thought id plug it into pc and put all photos etc on there before reset so I plugged usb in and it didn't pop up as it usually would it only started charging so I tried different usb port and lead even another pc but to no avail, so went in settings turned usb debugging off and back on still nothing tried everything I could find online to solve this issue but nothing worked so I turned the phone off then back on and it now says "custom binary blocked by frp lock" the phone will go into odin mode but wont show up on pc when usb is connected also tried smart switch it wont show up on there either so I'm stumped any help will be gratefully received thanks in advance.
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] Crossfader84:
Hi, what is the different between the OP 3 and 3T display? Can I place an OP 3 replacement display in a 3T?
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] thes3usa:
Wrong section to ask this question, it should be posted in "OnePlus 3T Questions and Answers"

But to answer your question anyways, The 3T has a panel which can use the DCI_P3 color gamut (S6E3FA5), while the 3's panel cannot (S6E3FA3).

More information on DCI_P3 and enabling it is on here (https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/enable-dci-p3-op3t-s6e3fa5-display-panel-t3628783)

That will be the only difference between the 3T and the 3 Display panel, and yes you should be able to use the 3's panel if you don't mind losing the DCI_P3 feature.

Cheers!
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] Crossfader84:
Thanks for the answer.
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] Eremitus:
Not all 3T's have A5-panel, it can be either one.
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] izukamikain:
I have read somewhere in community OnePlus that if you use A3 panel on 3T that originally was A5, you cannot use screen off gesture.

CMIIW
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] babsmatter:
My 3T screen was replaced at the authorized service center of Oneplus and I have A3 panel, that means it was replaced with the screen of 3 instead of 3T :( Feeling cheated
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] Ulti2x:
How do find out what panel we have?
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] seabro01:
You can use AIDA 64 app and look for panel ID.
[OnePlus 3T Accessories] Rafeh:
I Guess oneplus 3(EU Version) A3003 also uses A5 panel, I replaced display with a3 panel, offscreen gestures and double tap is not working.
[Android General] mr_unpredictable:
1. Download the ROM from My ROMs Folder.

2. Power off the Q386.

3. Press Volume Up + Power button combination to boot into Recovery Mode.

4. Wipe all the partitions.

5. Return back to the root of the Recovery Mode.

6. Tap on Install button and navigate to the folder where you have' downloaded the ROM and select the ROM' zip.

7. Slide to Flash the Zip and wait a few minutes for the flashing process to complete successfully.

8. Reboot the Q386 and enjoy.

ROM SCREENSHOT ​

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[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Ajayrokr:
Helo guys em new to this community...yeasterday i got my LG G6 ( India) ever since i took it out of the box everything was fine except the camera...The pictures seems soo grainy & full of noise...Even in the indoor lighting conditions...I was in the impression that LG g6 camera is one of the best.But my front cam tooks pictures even worst than a VGA camera phone . I havnt got any update since yesterday my software details are as follow: Android version 7.0....Build Num NRD90U....Software version V10K-IND-XX

Please suggest a fix if anybody knows... :(
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] DamiDev:
Try the google camera and post some pics from your g6

https://xdaforums.com/lg-g6/how-to/google-camera-hdr-ported-g6-t3655374
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] tech_head:
Try outdoor first to evaluate the camera quality with good lighting.

Indoor is subjective. Were you using a flash? What types of light, florescent, incandescent or LED?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] MohitK.IE:
Were you trying with wide Angle? Because, wide angle sometimes get grainy..
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] susyrp:
Check camera settings they are set for lower resolutions from factory
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] realfrenchguy:
Hello, i've got same trouble. Selfies in low light (even some front picture) looks like "aquarel" filter...

Im french and have a LG H870

Thanks

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[LG G6 Questions and Answers] weltvon:
I feel the same

got mine last week and i cannot make a decent shot with auto, even my old Iphone6 is more capable of making a good shot.

Indoors is terrible, like a oil painting and most of the time not sharp.

I dont get it, did i got a Lemon? I will try some time but if this is not getting better i will send it back. :( Besides that i like the phone, feels good but i will not have a phone where the camera sucks / the automode sucks. Which is the same for me, because i just want to snap pics and not work on dials (for this i have my dslr) . And coming from a Sony z3c, which also was a fine phone except the camera, the iphone is just meant as a substitute, i dont see the point in keeping that thing.

Aye, aye aye, at least the good thing is that it was not that expensive
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] jshames:
Low light photos on the G6 are poor. Nothing wrong with your phone, its just the sensor that was used. Gcam doesn't really help, IMHO. Don't try to zoom in too much and you won't notice the noise in the photo too much.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] adrianoturbo:
I also notice that the G6 camera is not that thing there, but I noticed that when taking a photo with the phone as still as possible they are better. My problem is the videos that are shaking a lot, especially at night.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] simeoni:
Well this is something I haven't seen on smartphone photos yet. This is low light photo and I tried to keep phone as steady as possible. So there is quite nice details on the background, but very, very heavy processing in the area that contain movement. Is it the sensor or camera app itself that does this? It is like only certain areas of the photo are processed more than the rest.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Deviant93:
I have almost same problem, with the main/frontal camera on LG G6 (LS 993) Sprint.

All execpt the camera working good.

I'm looking on my photo and i want to cry.

First of all i have tried to use my standard camera, then i used google cam and other soft - no result.

Maybe some1 knows how to fix this problem. brgds
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] jshames:
You are encountering the limits of a cellphone camera. Very low light, combined with a small sensor, high ISO and low shutter speed=crappy photo. You can't defeat the laws of optics. In the lighting conditions of the photo in the snow, you would have to have a good SLR camera to capture action shots with any clarity.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Mefiboshet:
Indeed.

Also be aware that of the 3 G6 cameras, only the rear standard one is even remotely capable of acceptable image quality in low light.

The ultra-wide is slow (f/2.4), unstabilized, and on some devices downright broken.

Front cam is simply not very good.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] simeoni:
I know the limits of smartphone camera. But the interesting thing in my sample photo is that there is jpeg processing in only PARTS of the image. There is quite good amount of details in those parts which did not have any movement (by the object and by the device).