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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] Wolfnado:
I don't know if it's because I'm on the west coast or something, but my developers options DO NOT include a switch for

OEM unlock. It's my second S8, my roommate has one, out phones are way different too. I need help asap. Please don't tell me it's there. I have seen your videos. Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] LaughingCarrot:
That option is only available on Exynos variants. As in the European models.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] d33dvb:
On the pixel 2 it was as simple as fastboot flashing lock_critical even on verizon variants. I wish we were that lucky.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/how-to/unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-2-t3730076
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WooShell:
Since the original Amazon game controller doesn't seem to be sold anymore, I was searching for alternatives.

The internet has dozens of guides and videos how to pair a PS4 controller with the FireTV stick, so I grabbed one of mine and tried it.

It just sits there for 30 seconds "Pairing...", then fails. The BT log says something like "The bluetooth stack rejected the pairing attempt".

Does anyone know whether PS4 controllers were banned in a recent firmware update, and can suggest an alternative controller that is known to still work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] soilentgreen:
Hi,

I wondering if there's a way to lock an app after period of time , and unlock it with the fingerprint sensor like yahoo mail has.

I can't find something like this on gmail or whatsup.

What about 3rd party apps, like "app lock" by keepsafe I found in playstore? 3rd party apps like "app lock" give the same security like the built-in feature, yahoo has?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] harlenm:
I use this one. Works great for, uh, cough, uh, adult apps.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rickclephas.fingersecurity
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] soilentgreen:
LOL. I give it a try.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] N10AP:
Secure folder...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
Secure folder is the best option
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] harlenm:
Just tried secure folder. Works great. Uninstalled fingersecurity and will use that from now on
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] soilentgreen:
I don't know why I didn't think about secure folder.

Thanks.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] elguapohasahemi:
I have a Pumpkin KD-0234 and I've been trying to correct an odd issue for some time but I'm not really getting anywhere with Pumpkin's support. It all started in January when my google play services crashed. Did a bit of digging, found out which service it was and force stopped it. All was good until a few weeks ago when out of the blue my wifi would not connect to any network and I now have limited bluetooth connectivity. BT actually connects fine but not all functions work. For instance, when I'm playing music on my phone I can play\pause through my HU but FF and REW have no effect. My OB2 reader connects fine but torque cannot read anything from it.

All other functions are fine and I am certain it is all software related and so tried a factory restore only to find that it doesn't actually do a RESTORE (ie a full wipe and reset from scratch) but instead just wipes user settings and data. Many of the factory settings and element changes (ie LED colour setting) remained as I set them.

So, in contacting Pumpkin they did send me an update.zip file which did update my version but it still isn't a full factory reset that I'm looking for. Now...in trying to get the image.zip file they finally tell me that don't have it and can't help and they believe this is a main board problem. I'm not buying that answer and want to see what a full wipe and reinstall of the OS will do. But I can't do that without the image.zip file.

So...does anyone know where I can get the image.zip file or another way I can perform a full factory restore for my HU?

HU specs:

Pumpkin model number: KD-0234

From HU settings:

model: S07

S/N 000D18A1643B

MCU Version: MTCB-KLD2-V2.51 apr 22 2015 16:19:18

Android version: 4.4.4_16042015

Kernel Version: 3.036+

root@ubuntu #308

Thu Apr 16 14:59:51 CST 2015

Build number: rk3188-eng4.4.4 16042015.15.39:49

CPU: arm7 1.6ghz (x4)

Memory: 1024Mb

Thanks.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
Hello all,

My previous phone was a Moto X Style (or Pure in the US) and the sound quality while filming videos at loud heavy metal/hard rock concerts was very good. My battery life having become abysmal, I decided to switch to the LG V20 last Fall, knowing I'll really miss the front-facing stereo speakers but thinking I'd improve the quality of my live music videos.

So far, 3 concerts with the V20 and struck out the 3 times. 1st 2 concerts, I tried to mess around with the manual video settings and the resulting videos had bad sound, clipping... Video itself was not too bad, but far from perfect. For the 3rd concert, I said, to hell with manual, I'll go fully automatic, as I did with my Moto X Style. Results for the audio were a bit better than with the manual settings, but still a far cry from what I got with my Moto X Style.

I read everywhere that the V20 was the phone to get if you wanted the best possible live music video recordings. And it's not happening. Is there something wrong with my phone? Anyone had manual settings they use at loud music shows they'd agree to share?

Thanks for any input.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] murph187:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KW-zcPAD3QsUmXgGboAOnrEBCBo4GyAf/view?usp=drivesdk

You've got to open the Camera app, select Manual Video from the top (second screen), then ensure you've got your high fidelity audio settings correctly selected. You will likely need to reduce the 'Gain' setting to avoid clipping, as concerts are ridiculously loud. You'll find that the 'Concert' setting in manual video mode presets that for you.

If all else fails, HD Audio Recorder in the app drawer allows for high fidelity recording as well, albeit without the video.

Hope this helps, cheers!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
Hi,

Thanks for the reply. But I don't see any Concert mode or preset in my manual video settings. Only in the HD Audio Recorder app. I'll try to match these settings into the HiFi manual video mode at my next concert next week. Any tip to get the best video quality at concerts, when not using the flash and having to deal with stage lights that are often no that dim?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] murph187:
My apologies, concert mode in HD audio recorder app is what I was referring to. Yes, you can copy those same settings into Manual Video mode though. That should help you out.

Here's a brief but very good beginners tutorial on video settings that you should learn to use with your manual mode in both video and photo applications. This V20 is fantastic at a multitude of different functions.

https://photographylife.com/iso-shutter-speed-and-aperture-for-beginners

Lastly, after studying these variables a bit and learning to play around with them in your own home, or outdoors during practice sessions, give it a shot at your concerts. You can always record during the opening performers prior to the main event. Run outside to the bathroom and see how well the video and audio recorded, then make adjustments from there.

**Note** I did say 'Bathroom' .. you don't want event staff to catch you making HD recordings of live performances lol! That'll get you in a bit of trouble.

ONE last mention; in manual video mode, you can toggle between UHD at 30fps (2160p) or FHD (1080p) at 60fps.

I would think due to low exposure and rapid light shows, you might want FHD60.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] maxi65:
You've to record video using manual mode and then adjust your mic settings , becuase it has too many useful adjustments.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
Thanks all. I'll try some more at my next concert (and messing around with the video settings at home next weekend).

I'm not the kind of guy filming all concert long, I think you lose the live experience doing this (and it sucks for people around). I just enjoy filming 60-90 second-clips of 3-4 songs to get souvenirs to enjoy later...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
You mean the "Hi-Fi" settings?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Still_living714:
To keep it real imo, the v20 sucks when it comes down to just point and shoot. I get your point, I've been places where I just want to take a quick picture or video and it comes out horrible on my V20. When I switch to manual and adjust settings then the picture/video is very good. If you go to concerts a lot I would suggest different phone like pixel or take a few extra minutes in concert to get just the right manual settings.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] murph187:
Agreed, pixel 2 might be the king of all smart phone cameras to date. I purchased this V20 because it's identical to having a $350-400 external headphone amp.

On my reference level floor tower speakers, playing back lossless audio with high impedance mode... Oh boy it makes me tingle...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
Well.... I'm starting to think my V20 has mic problems... Because I was at a concert on Monday. Recorded some live videos in manual mode, with the same settings as "Concert" of the Hi-Fi Recorder app. And the results are far to be stellar. Sound is not very good, still with some cracking. Image is fine. I even tried the Hi-Fi Recorder app (so no video) and the sound is not too good either... Really disappointed by this...

My Moto X Style was much better for this, without having to mess up with any settings...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] 3mL:
If there's cracking, there's likely some kind of fault with the hardware.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
This sucks....
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] BROKEN1981:
Sounds like you have the gain set way too high.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
But I used the same values as the "concert" settings in Hi-Fi Recorder...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] BROKEN1981:
How does it sound when you play it back on earphones?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
Didn't try with headphones, but transferred the files on my PC which is connected to my big sound system. And it doesn't sound good....
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] vargala81:
Next time try these settings:

Увеличить

or these:

Увеличить

You look at the scale of the left and right channels next to the setting button. It should not be red, even in yellow is not desirable.

If the low frequencies are too strong, you can reduce the LCF to 75 Hz

If you want to hear some of my videos and say how the sound quality is.

https://youtu.be/BxJ0fSO0tAI

https://youtu.be/1TW5JvwM7yQ

https://youtu.be/3q8Ha7MboI0

https://youtu.be/iHHcyUd2ZY0
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Cosmickc:
Don't know if you'll see this? I have been live audience recording concerts for 23+ years. I just bought a v20 and had the same experience. Wasn't what I expected. Seeing this now. Didnt realize there were manual settings for video recording. The problem is the LMT. TURN IT TO "OFF". probably don't need LFC either unless there is too much bass in the room? Boomy sounding? Watch the gain settings too. 0db is probably fine depending on how loud the concert is. Turn it down if it looks like the Wave file is a solid block. The reason you don't want to use the LMT is because it suppresses the loud spikes in the music and it does it very slowly which makes the audio sound swishy. It ruined 3 clips I shot at a recent concert. I never use a limiter (LMT) when I record because of that. Good luck
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] metaleloi666:
Thanks for this. I think I already played with these settings with no success but will take a look again.

I think the micros of the phone might be defective...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] One Twelve:
Some i found from the web. Distance from the speakers makes a difference

https://youtu.be/DUd3w0EETF0

https://youtu.be/pixMqrANxFI

https://youtu.be/Xj_lTH7TuXk

All are in auto
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] kaysond:
In the stock dialer, if you go to the Favorites tab, then tap Edit at the bottom, it lets you drag contacts around to rearrange them. But when you hit the confirmation checkbox, it doesn't save it and returns the order to what it was before. Anyone else having this problem?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mhamdto:
I'm having the same problem

OS version 8.0.0.129
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] athkatla:
I had same problem, I couldn't rearrange because my favourites were imported from previous phone.

I deleted all of them and create them again. Now I can rearrange them normally.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mhamdto:
That did fix it for me. Thanks
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] neverone:
There might not be a need to delete contacts and re-create them. I just discovered this, after I had absolutely same issue with the same phone:

In Chrome open contacts.google.com, where you can edit and organize all your contacts.

In the left menu click on your starred/favourites,

Deselect all contacts that have, until now, been selected as favourites, but don't click on anything else after this.

In your phone, go to Settings > Users & Accounts > Google > [your Google account] and hit "Sync". After a short while, your phone's favourites should be empty.

Back to Chrome, mark a contact as a favourite (add the star to its name), then hit "Sync" in your phone"s settings, then check in your phone contacts. That contact should now be the first on your favourites' list. Then go and repeat that with the second and third contact and so on. After each sync, the favourite contact should appear in your phone's favourites in the order you have selected them as favourites.

Moreover, now you can rearrange them in your phone without the arrangement being reset every time you hit the check icon!
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] vonDubenshire:
I was looking for this information and found it useful. It does work.

Also, re-set your Chrome and Contact sync.

BTW, for anyone who hates on Chrome and Chrome's password manager -- it works and syncs with Android so well now, and I have been looking into how secure it is -- it is absurdly useful if you use Google a lot across many, many devices.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] natesc0tt:
Still same issue on latest version
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] natesc0tt:
Same issue, can't re-order favorites. it always reverts back to alphabetical. I tried the method of turning off all favorites and syncing and then trying to re-add new favorites - didn't work. This shouldn't be necessary anyway just to reorder the favorites.

Latest Phone by Google (tried beta and non-beta)

Version:72.0.407683083-publicbeta-downloadable

Uploaded: November 11, 2021 at 4:00PM PST
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] porotikos:
after a hard reset i cant rearrange favurites. android 11 running miui 12.5

before the hard reset all was ok
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] zackpack:
same here! Pixel 4a Android 12.

I did a factory reset and this issue came out. Before, it was ok.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] zackpack:
I "resolved" it this way:

- Search for Dialer Google in Play Store - Uninstall it (which means uninstalling updates) - The free sorting of starred contacts immediately works

I also tried joining beta program, installed the last update, but I came back to the annoying problem of alphabetical sorting.

I'll remain with the "old" version and I'll update every new update release until they give me a working one!
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] porotikos:
Thank you. Deleting updates, worked like a charm
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] addicTix:
Hello,

I want to calibrate the screen of my Mi Mix. In my opinion, it's too warm and I don't really like the color temperature.

Warm and natural are too warm for my taste and cold is too cold.

I can't find a RGB option where I can set the color temperature myself, unfortunately.

Currently I'm using an app to this called "color calibration", which probably just adds an layer over the screen to adjust the apperance of the colors.

I don't think that's the optimal way to do it.

So how do I do this in the right way?

I'm on MIUI9 official stable right now.

Do I need to use an custom ROM? And if so, is there one which is better than the stock rom but still 100% stable?

I don't want to use a ROM which is not stable and has bugs
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Konstantine34:
Some of custom kernels have the RGB tweaks(optimizable), for example Pepsy kernel. Check the telegram group: t.me/xdamimix
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] addicTix:
Sounds interesting.

Unfortunately, I don' think I can unlock the bootloader already to install TWRP.

When I tried it yesterday, it said something about 72 hours.

And the kernel is absolutely stable and better than the stock one?

Also, if I want to reverse all changes, is this possible? Like, I unlock the bootloader to root my phone and install TWRP, then I install this kernel - could I lock the bootloader again, reverse root and install all stock stuff again so it's like I never did something?

Just wondering in case that I need to use the warranty.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Konstantine34:
Changes can be reverted to default on rom/kernel. But no idea about re-locking the bootloader or warranty stuffs. Sorry.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] addicTix:
Is this kernel even compatible with MIUI9 stock rom on my Mi Mix?
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] clide09:
I apologize for my English first. I have a problem with the phone I just bought the phone and every application I install as google playe store and apk automatically opens without giving me a command How do I prevent this?
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Tiago A:
Clear data from play store and services. If it does not work, do a factory reset or try to clear cache on recovery mode. In worst case, do a full wipe of internal storage and download oxygen os and reinstall it.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] uzupan:
Well, help me clear my thinking. Love the v30 but sad the t mobile variant will not be bootloader unlocked. So looking at the specs the new Galaxy S9 unlocked has all the lte bands as the iPhone, it is supposed to support band 71. I want an unlocked phone because I am moving to an area where TMobile does not currently have good service, but band 71 is coming. So should I get the s9 or go back to an iPhone when it is released. We don't yet know if the v30 unlocked supports band 71.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
I'm not sure why you are even mentioning an iPhone?

1) It's sure not bootloader unlocked.

2) And it doesn't have band 71. No iPhone before next September will have band 71, will it? (Normally that's when Apple releases new phones.)

By next September (7 months from now) there will be plenty of flagship Android phones with LTE band 71. You don't have to stoop to an iPhone. Ever.

Also, are you confusing bootloader unlock with carrier unlocked? Because you're throwing the terms around, almost interchangeably.

Tell me what you mean by S9 Unlocked? Are you talking about Exynos variant which has bootloader unlock? Or are you talking about S9 directly from Samsung which is carrier unlocked or S9 from a 3rd party where the seller has carrier unlocked the phone?

Right NOW, you can buy the T-Mobile V30 H932 V30 or V30+ and get it carrier unlocked for other networks. BOOM. You still have LTE band 71 if you ever need it. If you were considering paying full price for Galaxy S9, why don't you also consider that?

Posted via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfsbane58:
The Samsung 9 intrigues me. Subtle, but positive changes. The thicker glass will make it more resistant, but I'm wondering if it still will be as easy to scratch as the S8, (and anything with the Gorilla 5 glass). The aluminum band around the glass will also be tougher. Good improvements with the camera and camera software. I just wish they would enhance the 3.5 jack with a decent DAC and do something useful with Bixby and the Bixby button.

As far as the iPhone, I was a long time iPhone user. Still have a Mac Pro and an iPad Pro. Back in the day, Apple put out very good phone products, and iTunes kept everything well organized and easy to use. Unfortunately... those days appear to be over. The last iPhone that I bought was the 6 Plus. Since, I can not bring myself to plop down the money to buy the last few iterations. The 7 Plus had some incremental improvements, but taking out the 3.5 jack was an absolute no go with me. I spend considerable time and money continuously improving my music from source to output. And I am fortunate enough to be able to pick up the nuances in recordings and final engineered products. And as convenient as BT is, it is nowhere near the same fidelity quality than a properly engineered song, through a decent DAC, and out to a proper pair of wired headphones. The last product that Apple put out as an iPhone is just plain and simple, a money grab. The best feature is FaceID, which I have no confidence in using for anything other than a gimmicky way of unlocking the phone. And according to some of my closest friends, I don't need smart emoji to be a walking, talking pile of s**t... so... And don't get me started with that abhorrent notch, not to mention the insulting price. Apple is basically selling $370 worth of parts and labor at $999, and pocketing a HUGE profit. iTunes is now an incredible mess, and they are discontinuing support for music that we own in favor of streaming so that they can, again, charge an arm and a leg for services. Basically, Apple has become a 'profit above all else' company. A marketing and hype machine that sells mid level technology, mostly developed by other entities, at premium prices, for no other reason that it has an apple logo on it.

So... for now, I am happy with my LG V30. I have everything I need with this phone. When the time comes to replace it, I will be taking a long hard look at the other options. And there are lots of options available ... Pixel, Samsung, LG... to name a few. But a Cupertino designed, Chinese built product, under the current management, will most likely not be in my plans.
[LG V30 Guides, News, & Discussion] chox_g5:
Not to mention, everything Apple does lately, seems to have Google or Android written all over it. For example, iCloud is in-fact storage supplied by Google. I myself am watching the ecosystems. I do like the V30. Never had a Pixel...never liked iPhones because of their heavy handed rule!