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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
So I currently have an S8 and I'm looking at either the Note 8 or Pixel 2 XL, both appear to be great devices and I'm really torn on which to choose at the moment! The Pixel 2 XL will cost me £10 a month more than the Note with my current provider in the UK, so it's just me deciding which to go for....

I love the S8 and have owned it for 3 months, been running Oreo beta too, which is pretty decent, the only thing is I get lag at times anything from small to large and I'm not sure if it's the BixbyRemap causing it.

Between the two I prefer the Pixel 2XL for:

Slightly smaller, Note 8 looks huge and 1 handed use will be difficult.

Software, although Note 8 has 6Gb RAM I still hear it lags??

Note 8:

Better screen, I love my S8's screen so this is better.

SD card support, 128gb is a lot on the P2XL it's just not expandable

Draw:

Camera, both have great camera's, Note has 2x optical with live focus where the P2XL has portrait mode...

Dam this decision is so hard, any opinions on the above?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] recepo1:
Yea i think i will stick w the Note 8 for now unless the pixel XL 2 drops vastly in price.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
Screen

Camera

Battery

That's my decision order. Makes keeping the Note very easy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Gizmoe:
The note 8 is the exact same footprint as the XL 1 with just a half inch more in height. So size difference in negligible IMO.

As for Lag, I have experienced absolutely none. I have been very impressed with touchwiz on the note 8. I only got this phone because of the BOGO deal, i was gonna hold on to my XL for another year but my wife wanted a new phone so I had to capitalize. I wasn't expecting to enjoy a Samsung phone this much. It's a beast that can handle anything thrown at it. It ranks #4 in the highest futuremark test that I ran.

I also am blown away by the speed and quality of the camera. And this screen is absolutely Amazing!

Really the only advantage I think Google has this year is the monthly updates. To me those updates are nice, but not a selling point.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Thanks for your opinions, exactly what I was after!

I think you are spot on the Pixel has the advantage of the updates, however, Samsung Experience is much better than TouchWiz was as Samsung has brought it a lot of features into their software that Google didn't have, it's mainly Google copying Samsung these days I find!

I really like the 2x zoom the Note has, however, the portrait mode seems better on the Pixel, from what I've seen on real-life videos.

Choices, choices!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pieman13:
I have both and here is my take.

The P2XL is lighter and thinner but just a bit wider and it makes it uncomfortable for me to hold (small hands.) I find the note easier to use one handed. The battery life on the pixel is not that great, it drains quickly and gets warm when using the camera. The camera stinks! I really have no idea why everyone is claiming the camera to be amazing. I get better pics from my P1XL and the note 8. Every shot I take is grainy and lacks sharpness. Yes, stock android is better than the sammy skin but I have experienced no lag on my N8 and I like the fact that it auto adds extensions to call in meetings as I am on the road a ton. I am selling my P2XL and keeping the N8. I find it to be a far superior product.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
I've been down this road quite a few times myself and in the end the Note 8 won. The Pixel2 XL has way too many hardware and software issues that I want to gamble with. I returned a total of five 2 XL's for various reasons and one Pixel 2 because the screen had a horrible reddish brown tint to it. The cameras are equal in the 200 + photos I took with the 2 XL and Note 8., they both have their pros and cons. The Note has been running great for me and my son. Battery life is great, the display is the best and the software runs nice and smooth. What else can I really ask for? My biggest complaint is the added length to the Note because it sticks out of my top coat pocket where I like to keep my phone. Other than that I'm thrilled with it. When I start doubting my decision I go here and my doubt is removed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Thanks for your thoughts!

I've read that about the Pixel 2 being wider making it uncomfortable when holding, which tbh my S8 is great because it's not very wide, so I was thinking that would be the same with the N8 so it's great to hear I was on right track. So even though it's got a bigger battery than the N8 would you say they are on par? My S8 can be great sometimes, however, it also can be crap! :-/

There's so many mixed reviews/opinions about the camera I don't know what to believe, so it's good to hear it's not all roses with the Pixel!

I'm still swaying towards the Note 8!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pieman13:
I feel the battery on the note 8 is a little better. Like I said, I see the battery draining faster on the 2XL. And I would certainly be using the S8 if it had 6gb ram and the dual cameras. The N8 is not easy to use one handed but it's easier than the pixel. I actually prefer the more natural look to the XL2's screen but I know I'm in the minority on that one. The screen does have a nasty blue tint when angled even slightly though. And you can always load up the 2XL camera and use it on the note. I was so excited for the 2XL as I have always been a stock android fan boy but google got it wrong this time, the phone is sub par.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Yes, that's what I'm seeing across the net, too many issues out there for a premium device imo! It's a shame really as the Pixel 2 XL has so much potential! Thanks for the link, that's a great link to share!! :D

Yes I'm with you, an s8 with 6gb RAM and dual cameras would be an ideal phone imo!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ariyax:
came for the nexus series, to change for the pixel, once they announced the google pixel 2 XL i was so excited, then i sold my Pixel Xl, for the pixel 2 XL, unfortunately in my country was only available the 15th of November, i had to buy a new device to take time....and i purchased the NOTE 8 for a great price, had it for a couple of week, when finally i've got my hands on the Pixel 2 XL... and that i realized...no waterproof, no 3.5 jack, no wireless charge, no DEX, no connection out from the box with my TV, no face unlock, no dual sim,no SD, no ,no, no for what 939.00€!!!!!!!

the feeling was like having an old phone in my hands compared with note 8, finally a send it back after 24h.

For me it is very disappointing because i loved the nexus series and the pixel xl, but i have to admit that, my last Samsung phone was galaxy S2, NOTE 8 seems to be alien technology compared with this year overpriced pixel.

Looking forward for the Pixel 3 though...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] recepo1:
Wow those are a lot of lacking factors too i would have to consider losing if i went to the pixel. Thanks for your input it just makes me want to stay with the Note
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Yes those are a fair few factors! I've decided to upgrade to the Note 8, just literally done the upgrade! Thanks all for your advice!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Jammol:
Yeah a lot of people don't realize what they lose when they go to the Google Experience. I had to make that very tough decision when we had to switch to Project Fi to save money in a financial crap time. I almost cried when I sold my Note 5!!! Then came Xfinity!??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] skinnytoo2:
This and the screen is unbelievable!!!

I returned my N8 for P2XL and you don't realize it until it's gone how frickin great the screen is!!!

I just initiated a return for my panda P2XL. Sorry to see it go, but it's just missing way too much to justify the price tag.

I'm going back to N8, a blue one!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Gizmoe:
I know, this screen is amazing! I still have my pixel XL and it looks terrible next to the N8. I dont even like looking at it now lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Elite:
I really need a new phone.. and can't decide yet between note 8 or pixel 2 XL.

Found this thread, and seems Note 8 is the winner here?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
You're in the Note 8 section, it will be the other way around if you went to the Pixel 2 section.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] liquidguru:
Your title is very misleading. Should be the other way round
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] fastmike:
Really depend what you are looking for! If photo only, go to the Pixel since Note8 is very disappointing to me... but just for the SD card I will stay with the Note8 no doubt. Always short in disk space... and not speaking about Spen... :D
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xsnipuhx:
I really want to upgrade from PN to 8.0 or 8.1 but I'd be missing out on two mods that PN has. Is there anyway to add in hold back to kill app and hold power button to toggle torch when screen is off?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] greyhd:
You can setup the gesture for the flashlight in 8.1. For kill back button, you can try this app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] pTeronaut:
Nope, it's only good for physical buttons
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jawiler:
All in one gestures will do the hold back to kill app
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xsnipuhx:
This is awesome. Thank you everyone!
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GryTEcHoG:
Hi,

Does anyone have success installing magisk in our device ? I tried and the flashing is success but magisk manager app says not installed always. It never detects the magisk even thought it is installed by patching kernel and uninstaller script detecting when I try to un-install it.

Have no ideas how to fix this ? Already tried 13.3, 14.5 (boot loops), 14.0, 14.2 (boots, but app says not installed).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prasad.asr1978@gmail.com:
I tried Magisk yesterday, I also faced the same issue, then tried rooting with SuperSU through TWRP, then Magisk shows detected, but app hiding is not working, then switched back to stock.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bro_pejn:
Hi guys.

Im a newbie and noob. I have a TWO year old Galaxy note 5 (SM N9208). My note 5 is cellular locked by Globe telecom (Philippines). Im planning to have it rooted and install a new ROM. Can anyone send me specific links? I have read some forums but im not sure which one to choose.

BUILD number NRD90M N9208XXS3CQK2. Any assistance will be of great help.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] ryant71:
Will be selling my phone shortly and need to flash it back to a stock rom (UK) and lock the boot loader, I am getting a bit lost searching around trying to find the right files to flash with as from what I gather it has to be a UK stock file? I would also like to relock the bootloader / unroot so it's ready for sale.

Hope someone can help, thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
If you took a backup of your TA partition you just need to flash that back in order to relock the bootloader and restore your DRM keys.. If you didn't take a TA backup then you cannot restore your DRM keys anyway.

You can flash any FTF to go back to stock as all FTFs are stock, just from different regions and carriers. If you are from the UK then flash any UK FTF. Use flashtool to download the FTF and flash it.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] ryant71:
Thanks for the help, I don't believe I did do a backup so does that mean there is no way of getting rid of the message when the phone boots up?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
You can do it using flashtool. The warning will probably go (I have not done so cannot confirm) However, relocking the bootloader without the TA partition will not restore any of the DRM functionality you lost when unlocking the bootloader, and regained by flashing the DRM fix (which can only be used on an unlocked device). Therefore, if you sold me the device without telling me you had wiped the DRM keys I would be pretty annoyed and would come looking for you if you tried to charge me anything near the going rate.

I would leave it unlocked and advertise it as such.

Greg
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] chrispearson:
If you use flashtool to relock your bootloader the message does go away I've done it before and can confirm that it does.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] josephnero:
But you won't be able to patch DRM. Better stay unlocked and flash a patched kernel.
[General Questions and Answers] rs168:
hello, I got spam caller lately and they use a random number from the certain location.

so is there an app that has a logical like "a number begins with xxx, start to silent, rather than blocking.

I don't want to save them to contact
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Palauv:
Hello! It may sound silly but can anyone please confirm whether official "twrp 3.2" supports nougat roms like RR official final build,vortex os 3.6 etc?

Thanx in advance.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] sandeep_kumar:
it should, as I have installed oreo blu spark recovery to install nougat ROM like sultan 14.1. So, it should support.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] thes3usa:
I don't think it "should" support. It has to support all Android versions that are flashed. And obviously it does.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Palauv:
Thanx guys! Now I can safely flash without risking(fear/hassle)!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] izukamikain:
I havent tested new 3.2.1-0 yet

Last time i used 3.2.0-0, magisk cant be installed

It says completed but no root access at all

So i reverted to 3.1.1-0 again and it works like a charm
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] monu270:
vry disappointed with honor 7x camera. spacilly with portait mode :crying:
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] Soapy!:
It's a budget phone. Did you expect a Note 8 camera on this device?
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] monu270:
Brother have u any idea about mi a1 camera
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] Soapy!:
Yes the cheap Google One device that has a budget tier camera? It's not even good.

All due respect, if you don't like the 7X, you're free to return it and buy a Mi A1.
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] PalakMi:
Mi A1 has a better camera to be honest
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Probably future updates will improve pretty impressed with mine coming from a Moto G5 prob not hard why
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] sid21:
The portrai mode is bonkers in 7X i agree but apart from that honor 7X is far better in terms of front camera and a tad better than MIA1 since that phone simply washes all the photos in yellow for weird reason so 7x is better in terms of overall camera review as far as i can say than MIA1 except portrait mode which is clearly can be improved drastically since pixel 2 can do it then can others with softwares.

if you disagree with my opinion its cz you havent tested it

Here is the best MIA1 vs Honor 7X camera comparison available :

rest all youtubers seem to weirdly like the yellow colors from MIA1 and calling good saturation which is just stupidity but ranjeet captured it like a pro unbiased review..

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[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] PalakMi:
From what I've seen, I'm pretty satisfied with the results given what I pay for.
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] Juan_AntonioRP:
Camera

It´s a good camera for normal use?, or not?
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] goyalp:
Any solution for flash notification sound in message. As there is no sound with flash notification message.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] BRoy_98:
A Torch app that can control each torch LED separately and control the brightness of the torch!

FEATURES:

Control each LED separately

Double tap knobs to toggle LED

Quick settings tiles for easy access

QS Tile customizations

Two qs tile behaviours: Toggle/Intensity

Custom tile toggle intensity

Change tile Intensity steps

[IMG="screenshot"]https://i.imgur.com/l27Tg1l.png[/IMG]

For more, visit the app XDA Thread: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-godly-torch-control-torch-led-t3708786

Mi A1 is now supported!

Download from XDA Labs!
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] jap07:
Hi.

I just got a moto X4 from amazon with the ads... but I was wondering if someone knows the command to remove the ads, I already try to use: "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.phoenix" ... but it didn't work it said "failure", so I guess that is only for moto g.. I would appreciate it if you could help me...

Thanks.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] zebradude:
you purchased the Moto X4 from Amazon as I did knowing that their were ads. you need to unlock the bootloader and Motorola will NOT give out the unlock code for the Amazon models. you need to return it within the return period and buy the retail (non Amazon Prime) or Android One version and then you can void your warranty by unlocking your bootloader.

---------- Post added at 12:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 PM ----------

Bestbuy has the X4 on sale TODAY for $349.95 unlocked and bootloader unlockable.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] CommunalH:
Ok guys, i had my Mate 9 with Emui 5 and android 7.0 this afternoon but i had to erase all cause i had problems with it. So i decided to flash it to new Emui 8 with android oreo (i have updated other phones in the past) but this time i can't get installed the new Os and i spent all day in this. I need someone to help me with this please.

Note: I got the bootloader unlock and twrp 3.1.1-0 :crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] the-light:
Try and open cmd in the exact folder where the rom is extracted. also, pay attention you flash the same region build as u used to have. would also suggest go back to 7 and make ota update if non works.

Hope this helps
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] CommunalH:
I'll do that, thank you :good: .
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] acdpc:
R you getting sorted out ? as I've spent a few days sorting this s... out I might try and hlp
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] CommunalH:
I got a new problem with this. I did a factory reset and later i unlocked the bootloader but when i tried to flash the twrp said:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery

.img

target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes

sending 'recovery' (8728 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.252s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: partition length get error)

finished. total time: 0.266s
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hossamallam:
hello

we lost our honor 5x password..

- dont want to loose data

- usb debug not enabled so cannot use adb

- stock recovery and rom - unrooted - locked bootloader

can i have some help
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Forgot your pattern lock??
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hossamallam:
No ..the password not the pattern ..i use it instead of the pattern
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] swukjay:
Good luck with that !
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hossamallam:
thank you
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] sbute:
Without root it seems that you'll have to backup your data on external sd card and reset the phone
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hossamallam:
but how to do this backup?!

i cant log in the phone or connect to laptop on transfer files option
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] sbute:
Well if you don't have twrp installed I can't see no more way to do this :(
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Unfortunately you will have to lose data..

Factory reset.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hossamallam:
Thank you all ..it seems no way just hard reset
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Unfortunately no other way.. Good luck:svetius:
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] sbute:
Phone isn't a secure place to save data, one should have regular backup on external support, cloud...
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hossamallam:
Yes that's right..i will do
[General Topics] sn8f1st:
Hi guys/gals,

I'm going to be getting a work mobile in a few weeks on the O2 network in the UK. I was thinking of a blackberry but then saw the XDA's (HTC). I don't really need a PDA but its a works phone and having excel would make my job a lot easier as I don't have a laptop but need some access to excel in the warehouse, as well as outlook and messenger when I'm out on site.

Now the 2 that's I'm looking at are the XDA Stellar (http://www.my-xda.com/devices/xda_stellar.jsp) and Orbit 2 (http://www.my-xda.com/devices/xda_orbit2.jsp). The problem is that they are just re-branded on the O2 network and I cant figure out which are the related HTC phones. So could someone tell me which are which so i can do some more research.

I have been reading review and seems the Stellar is a better PDA/phone as its got the slide out KB. But typical O2, i cant really tell what are the differences as one pages says one thing and the other something else.

Does the stellar have a touch screen like the orbit, with the same funtionality?

Both do Wifi and GPS?

can i get tomtom software for the XDA?

whats the battery life like on both phones? (I have heard horror stories when using 3G or WiFi with a sub 4 hour battery life)

Can u 'image' the OS and stuff like u can on a PC to back up everything? (i ask because I do like to have a play and its nice to know u can get it back to factory settings again)

any helpful links u peeps might have to gimmi a help deciding? reviews, guides ect ?

Sorry for all the questions. I really like the look of them but have never had a chance to use one so I thought i would be best to ask soem people who know the in's and out's.

thanks for the help i hope to receive!!!

Peace

SN
[General Topics] sn8f1st:
ha haa..

no help but i sorted it out anyway. Stellar/TyTn II is the plan.
[T-Mobile LG G4] mickeymutt:
I have an AT&T unlocked g4 on Ting a T-Mobile mvno it won't do call forwarding.

Any fixes?

Thanks in advance.

Mickeymutt
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashokmor007:
This is an early build for BETA testing people will receive this update if they have applied for Beta program and if guys are willing to install this than follow this steps to apply for beta testing .

MOST IMPORTANT TAKE BACKUP

1. Install samsung member application

2. Open member application left hand side open (Notice )

3. Check for available notice for BETA programe

4. Register with you Samsung ac or signUp for new Ac.

5. Once done

6. Reboot and check for update.

If Registrations are complete go to sammobile and download the firmware , Size is 1.4GB.

FEATURES OF OREO:

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