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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zorachus:
I like to run stock Google apps, like Google Messages, and Google Calendar, etc.... Can those be dark themed when applying a full system theme ?

Like here are some Substratum themes, that are supposed to work on the N8, like this one;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...bstratum&hl=en

Since this Theme is made for Nexus / Pixel phones running stock Android, as well as now made to work for the Galaxy S8 / Note 8 line. Can this theme darken everything installed on the phone ? The Samsung apps, as well as any stock Google apps installed on the N8 ?

I don't own a Note 8 yet, but thinking of getting one, and this Swift Dark theme is my fav theme. Just want to make sure it themes both the Samsung apps as well the Google apps.

Did some YouTube searching last night, and it seems Substratum does allow theming of Google apps you install, like Google Calendar, but will also theme the phones stock Samsung Calendar as well.

Is that true ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] gharris040604:
They can, with substratum you can theme just about anything. Just beware they will fc after they receive updates via the play store, most developers are on top of it though so you should be fine
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] KalKainen:
"This update includes enhancements and improvements for your Phone.

-Improvements to Dolby Atmos audio

-Improved battery life (seriously?)

-Updated ringtones and wallpapers

-Various bug fixes"

250.7MB
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] ItzMar:
Not seeing it. Is this from settings?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] KalKainen:
I reboot my phone and immediately received a notification ping. Pulled down the list and it said that a system update was available and tap to download it.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] KalKainen:
Also, I am in the Midwest United States on an non-carrier branded phone. I don't know if that matters.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
This might be the update us on Three got but can you post build number and kernel build date?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] KalKainen:
Build Number NMF26X-RZR-171114.851

Kernel BD Thu Nov 16 18 29 18 UTC
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] MegaAmpKid:
Just tried here in California at 12PM. Downloaded and Updated on T-Mobile Carrier

Kernel Version: 4.4.21-perf+

Build #: 851
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Thanks for that it's a newer kernel build I assumed the last 3 digits on the build number would be the same as the one on the Three software but ours is 853. No update here anyway.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] DarkestSpawn:
Picture for anyone wondering
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] kungpaoshizi:
Cany anyone share their review of it after they update? I'm still on my original battery life test... :| (don't want to charge the phone yet so I don't want to update because I don't want to have less than a full charge for any update lol)
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] lennies41:
It seems they adjusted the speaker volume, it's not quite as loud as it was before update. Any one having problems with video playback? Everything I try to play shutters. I've tried Netflix and a bunch of video players, but they all do it. I was hoping this update would fix this but no dice.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] L3M0N:
I would hold off on patching. - Post edited because of double reboot
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] lennies41:
I plugged the phone in at 5pm with 49 percent battery, at 6pm showing 94 percent, phone never got warm while charging. Is it me or does that seem slow? Seemed to charge faster and get warmer before update.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] vx117:
You can get the battery percent by activating the "experimental" UI tuner. Pull down the notification shader and long-press the gear icon next to the date on the top. This activates the System UI tuner in your settings, right over "About Phone".
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] lennies41:
Pull down the system menu and long press the settings icon and you can activate the system UI tuner. Once in there click on status bar and turn on the show percentage.

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Ok so they replaced all the ring tones with really quit ones. Half the volume they use to be. I'm thinking people were blowing out there speakers and now they took away one of the really cool features of the phone. My Note 4 rings louder now.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] kungpaoshizi:
Pre update here, verified hulu works fine. Netflix just says error 1.1 for everything except the stuff i've already downloaded, which seems to be playing fine as well. Haven't actually attempted to play stuff before now.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] FortKnox:
I noticed that problem with videos too. Only way I found to resolve that was to add the video player app such as Netflix etc into Razers Game Booster and set any profile. That is what I had to do with my MX Player app.

Odd how Game Booster would fix the issue, but maybe its assigning the app more cpu utilization? Either way, try that and let me know how you get on.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] lennies41:
I installed MX Player and added it to game booster and seems 90 percent better, thanks. Still having issues with Netflix, will play with some more settings.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] tookie69:
Hello,

Since the update, the volume is really low.. Its almost like the bottom speaker doesn't work anymore.. I tired it in youtube and also google music.. even when i go into Dolby atoms and try the demo the bottom speaker doesn't work.. anyone else having this issue ? the other thing is that i cant seem to set different notifications for different email accounts under gmail app .
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] kungpaoshizi:
An fyi with the netflix error I was getting, I had to uninstall and reinstall it. Works fine now.

For the volume, I've had access to 3 phones. 1 phone had the bad/blow bottom speaker, not sure if it was oob defective or atmos had a bug and blew it when I was messing around with Atmos's eq.

Phone to replace that one works perfect like the other. Pre-update, sound loud as hell. Did the update on the blown speaker one, it removed 95% of the crackle, but at loud volumes the crackle persisted.

Comparison of pre and post update sound volume I made a post for, it's pretty bad. Not sure if they did this to prevent more rma's while they fix it, or if they'll try to quietly sweep it under the carpet, so please everyone be sure to do a live chat with customer service and report the crappy low volume from the update.

Still majorly impressed with the phone and very impressed with a 5 days after release patch 1.0. Though it seems a few individuals are having some bugs yet. Overall I'm not getting rid of this anytime soon. :)

Btw, square trade is what I went with. 300$ for 2 phones for 3 years, drop/spill protection is included. (so 150 a phone for 3 year "warranty"; also notes it cover 'sound issues')
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] charlie.s:
Hi,

I've been using the Razer Phone for several weeks now and am generally happy with the device. I do note, however, that the last security update is from September. Most competitive devices have had multiple updates since then.

Razer, are you asleep at the switch?

P.S. Still awaiting a root method.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] kungpaoshizi:
Have you reported this to Razer?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Most of the fixes upto November where included so don't worry about it saying September.

Either way yes Razer need to get updates out
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] charlie.s:
I would ask Razer support about this if I could find a vehicle for doing so. Technical support seems to be non-existent. I see no evidence of it either on XDA or their own site. I don't want to embark on email tag, They need to establish a public support conduit.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] kungpaoshizi:
Click 'Live Chat'

http://support.razerzone.com/contact-us/
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Xshooter726:
have another update message but it seems exactly like the first update.

same exact description
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Download it and check your build number see if it changed.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Xshooter726:
Its build 853 which I already had. I was trying to flash a Custom twrp recovery imagine and switched active Slots between A/B and that seem to downgrade my system back to build 815 :confused: So that's what prompted the update notification again.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
This is the issue with the A/B thing it'll store the last build on the other partition

Had be excited there was an update rolling out there
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Dirrtydog:
Soo I just received a new soft update for the OS.

It doesn't mention a version number but here are the details:
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
After a month that's all they do? I expected more if I'm honest

But hey least we got an update before Xmas but didn't get it here yet. can you provide build number and the OTA link if you know how to do that of course.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Dirrtydog:
After the update process is done, the build number is B2009. No, I don't know how to do an OTA link.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Thanks for the info and it's okay you can't get it after the OTA has been applied I'm sure someone else can nab it.

Any security change btw or vibration motor changes?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Xshooter726:
I also expected more then a 97mb update by now...
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] TheCrazyLex:
Size of an incremental update isn't really indicative for its contents.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
EDIT: I really need to learn to read ffs, ignore.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Xshooter726:
Yeah your right. It actually took a while to install.

well I can at least confirm the super loud speakers are back!

Half Volume is where it was before the update lol

...

Well looks like they might have made the speakers a little to loud with this update. When playing at high volume I notice the LCD has a small flicker to it. As if the speakers are drawing to much power.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] DarkestSpawn:
Info on update
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Anyone on the Three builds got anything yet? CHK build
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] FortKnox:
Nothing here yet.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
The CEO told me the updated wouldn't be Heald up by Three so I hope it's not actually happened.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Angel2112:
Still no update on Three but just seen a tweet from the CEO saying the update is coming 'shortly', he posted that an hour ago so I'm hoping it's some time today.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Updates happen in rollouts so if you haven't gotten it already you'll probably not get it today.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] DarkVanguardX1:
Ah ok, thanks for that.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] augie7107:
You would have thought they would roll security patches in as well. Still on October 5.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] bjevers:
I thought the next update was supposed to allow saving pics to SD card but it's not there.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Munk0:
I believe that before today's patch we were in September 2017 patch. So it's a big improvement in my eye.

Btw that was one of the longest updates I've seen for such a small 97mb size. Probably closer to 19 minutes.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] FortKnox:
Well I've contacted Three UK on Twitter wondering if they have any idea when we will get the software update. I'll probably get a "We don't know" but worth a shot.

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Bloody hell they replied quicker than they ever have in the past. 6mins it took to get a response. But as expected they had this to say...

"Hey Luke, we don't have anything to share at the moment, please keep your software updates set to automatic and as soon as it becomes available your phone will let you know ? >NC"
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
And yet Min said all updates come directly from them

so who's right?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] FortKnox:
I am a bit confused too. But seeing as we are running the three version of the firmware then I would assume Three need to modify the update slightly to add VoLTE and Wifi Calling IMS settings?

Not that Three need too modify the firmware themselves as on my old Galaxy S7 I was able to connect to the VoLTE network using the BTU and CPW CSC's.

Either way, we need some clarity on who is providing the software updates for each variant of the Razer Phones software. I've also tried asking about the update for Three UK users on Min-Liang Tan's facebook page too. See if he responds.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
Please someone do a log and get the OTA link. We can start looking at the servers the updates come from then! :good:

https://www.androidsage.com/2016/01/21/how-to-capture-ota-update-url-for-your-android-device/
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] *Supersnake*:
SlashGear posted three before and after photos. Here is how I see them.

Would like to know how you evaluate them.

Flashlight: I don't know if the change is for the better or worse?

Fabric: The detail in the top fold of the fabric in both the before and after photo, appears to be equally clear. However there is a difference in level of brightness, am not sure which one is optimum. Regarding the bottom portion of the fabric, I don't know if it is an improvement or not because the before appears muddy and the after appears washed out.

Fence: No ambiguity here. The after photo eliminated the wash out and brought out more detail.

https://www.slashgear.com/razer-phone-update-cranks-up-pressure-on-simpler-phones-20512459/
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
So just to be clear, are there software and app updates?

I've just done the camera update and the new zoom function is a blessing, I don't think I've ever quite landed on 2x zoom before this!

We'll done Razer, one good thing, as for low light conditions they seem to have just stylised the grain a bit more, no noise now but will have to check for banding when I next go out at dusk; before this update sunsets were pretty bad for colour separation, hopefully better if someone else can confirm?

p.s to add, I think I actually prefer the pre update levels but with the new zoom function ?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Qv1sten:
Haven't gotten more than a camera update. It's better but I get some yellowish tone on skin when took some pictures of people.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] iStasis:
Contacting Razer support has not been an issue over the past 2 months they have been more than helpful and although cause a little confusion and posted two items to the wrong part of my county have been quick to respond and very helpful once i had to explain the problem 2-3 times to them before they understood what i was asking. again could be me to blame to for not being clear enough in my problem description
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] iStasis:
based on this post is it safe to say there a new system update aswell? i did see the camera app got update today on my phone.

https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_update_brings_camera_and_audio_improvements-news-28797.php
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Yes there's both
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] KalKainen:
I actually didn't get a notification this time, but I did get prompted to update when I checked manually. Last check was on the 19th and I was "Up to date" then. Installing now.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] kickassdave:
Not yet here in UK.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Min just tweeted carrier ones will get it in January :/
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
Shocking...
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] nexy33:
mod edit at launch said all would come from razer this phone is running on beta unfinished software updates are a priority I can guarantee any one in the UK could return this as not fit for purpose
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
Could we on carriers update using the OTA link if someone pulled it using this:

https://www.androidsage.com/2016/01/21/how-to-capture-ota-update-url-for-your-android-device/
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Rox598:
Exactly what I tweeted at him there I doubt I'll get a reply though but yeah i had a feeling we would have to wait ffs we need factory images so we can convert these to razer models.

Also think they're lying how many green edition were worldwide also since they weren't numbered I'd say there was more than 1337 of them

Probably not no there's differences in the versions so i doubt it would apply but we'd need someone to pull it first
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] nexy33:
definitely more than 1337 maybe 1337 per launch event
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] iStasis:
1337 is just a nice number but curious on how many are out in the wild probably more
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] dillalade:
Under what grounds can I return it, insight me please?

Give me the necessary lingo I'll try it.

Thanks
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] nexy33:
the phones is unfinished people are having problems with it crashing I believe the term is not fit for purpose
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] Nanvinor:
There are def more than 1337 models of the SE version out there.. I have the SE model version myself, quite happy with it.

Although, since I'm from Denmark - I had to buy one via "3" (which sucks btw)

#StillWaitingForAnUpdate

I have a friend who has the normal edition, and he as well has yet to receive an update too. (Just to confirm)

I contacted Razer > they told it was 3 as well who was handling the updates for the phone.

I contacted 3 DK > they knew f.... all, and that is just most likely because I was in contact with a representative, not the likes of a Tier 3^ agent with much more information available to them.

"The frustration, of being an update addict.."
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] iStasis:
Security Patch Level

Looking at my Phone my Android Security Patch Level is 05th September 207 when i click this it diverts me to the google site which tells me ive 3 versions behind as there should have been an update each month but my phone isnt getting any of these.

Is this normal should these only updates are these from Google / Razer / Three? as i dont like being behind on secuirty updates has anyone else got theres to update and if so how?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] novax79:
T_T today no have update...?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
Are you new to android?

Read through the posts, its all covered.

You on carrier or unbranded?
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] iStasis:
New to android yes so will try to go through the posts again
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
You've got nothing to worry about btw... On a short.

Razer seem a bit slack but apparently all up to date patches were already rolled into our phones abeit not appearing that way.

If your in three like me, then its different. Three are delaying updates. Also carrier and unbranded have always had differing version and kernels.

Most of us are waiting on factory images to take things into our own hands :fingers-crossed:

This is the beauty of Android :good: welcome!
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] eXplosion17:
I bought the phone on three pay and go And still none new updates.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] CptClubs:
Three is a different question.... We are stuck waiting for them to give the update.
[Razer Phone Questions & Answers] iStasis:
I'm still an android virgin lol
[Android Software Development] complicazio:
This UNOFFICIAL tool allows you to flash in Linux an official Xiaomi firmware in fastboot (.tgz) format just like Miflash does on Windows machines; also it is possible to make a full backup of the ROM always in .tgz format only for device with Android Marshmallow or higher.

TESTED GUIDE WITH UBUNTU 17.10 64-bit

You must first install and configure adb and fastboot for Linux.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Open the terminal (ctrl + alt + t) and write the following commands

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phablet-team/tools

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb

sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot

FLASH FIRMWARE

1) download the zip file from HERE and place it on the desk;

2) Restart the device in fastboot mode and connect it to the computer with USB cable;

3) on UBUNTU unpack the .zip by right-clicking on the file and selecting "extract here", now open the newly created folder and unpack the .tar file that you will find in it;

More generally, to extract .zip and .tar files from the terminal, you use the commands:

unzip nomefile.zip

tar -xvf nomefile.tar

in our case, from desk, give the following commands:

cd Scrivania

unzip XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan-master

cd XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan-master

tar -xvf Xiaomi_MiFlash_new.tar

5) To start the program, open a new terminal window (ctrl+alt+t) and type the following commands:

cd Scrivania

cd XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan-master/Xiaomi_MiFlash_new && ./go.sh

6) copy the rom .tgz file to / XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan-master / Xiaomi_MiFlash_new / XIAOMI-FILE folder

7) Select "1" for firmware flash

8) Select "1" to choose the rom file to install

9) Select one of the flash options and wait for the operation to complete:

BACKUP ROM FORMAT .TGZ

1) Start the phone in TWRP and connect it to the PC.

2) start the tool as in step 5 above and select option "2".

BACKUP ONLY WORK WITH TERMINALS WITH MARSHMALLOW OR SUPERIOR ANDROID VERSION.

Source

credits: Iceman-IT (developer)
[Android Software Development] dantopa:
Thank you, I use Linux a lot, this is really usefull. Good work, I will try it now

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You are amazing, this tool Works perfectly!!! Long life to linux
[Android Software Development] steadfasterX:
great tool.

I will add it to FWUL soon

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[Android Software Development] complicazio:
nomefile=namefile

Scrivania=Desktop
[Android Software Development] Fran Montero:
Hi, is it going to lock the bootloader after flaashing? thanks
[Android Software Development] penosled:
I like it. I would love if it had some kind of progress bar also. But except for that, it's perfect.
[Android Software Development] kikiesttoujoursla:
Unlock is possible or it needs to be unlock in Windows in the first time ?
[Android Software Development] anarchotaoist:
TWRP

Hi. My phone is unlocked with oem debugging and I have installed ADB and Fasboot as instructed.

Can I go ahead and flash now?

What of TWRP? Does this miFlash tool have TWRP built in or do I have to find a way to install that separately?

What of supersu? Which comes first. I read that I need to install supersu first, then going to instructions about supersu it says I need TWRP installed!! This is very confusing!

Please help!

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] Mangel79:
Did you found a answer? I'm in the same case. Thanks
[Android Software Development] anarchotaoist:
Hey Mangel,

I did not end up using this tool or Linux - sorry.

My linux is a Virtualmachine so it was easier to use my host.

I hope you got it sorted!
[Android Software Development] Timsmook:
when trying to launch it saids:

Permission denied

Would you happen to know why?
[Android Software Development] tonyak88:
no bootloader neither baseband version

ciao, credo tu sia italiano

la tua procedura descritta è perfetta ma ho un problema diverso: nel tentativo di installare un nuovo os per errore sono finito ad aver cancellato tutto, e nel fastboot non ho più il bootloader version ne la baseband version (praticamente non si avvia più nulla)...quindi dovrei installare una twrp nuova praticamente da zero e il mio pc non riconosce il dispositivo (attacco l'usb e il pc non lo vede)

potresti darmi una mano?

grazie mille,

Antonio
[Android Software Development] Fritzko:
PLease upgrade, not fittable for bionic versions. thanks!