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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Kaladex:
I've just got an Oppo phone and ran into this problem of it importing my night mode settings from previous phone. Utter stupid that this is still a thing and they haven't updated it to ignore that when importing settings. Anyway the Nova option is no good for me as when creating a settings shortcut the night light isn't there. So I had to go the ADB method. The instructions from lessthanzach were very helpful. Although needed tweeking. In win10 powershell wouldn't run the ADB command unless I put .\ first. And also I figured you meant " quotation marks, not just ' apostrophes. And the first command it's missing from the end. So if anyone else has tried and had it fail, that's why. So .\adb shell "settings list secure" and so on. Thanks for the help bro
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] SLDeeZ:
I saw the Google Play Book method but unfortunately for me Play Books are not available for my region.

I tried this but failed at first because it said "Security exception: Permission denial: writing to settings requires:android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"

Read a lot of articles but couldn't find any solution and i was close to giving up when saw a post with only 2 UPs on an article and i found there's a setting which gives the permission to edit system settings through USB debugging. On MIUI 12/Android 10 it's called USB Debugging (Security Settings) see attachment.

I wanted to register just to post this. Thanks a lot @lessthanzach for the original solution !!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] N00BY0815:
Holy crap, I just need to leave this info here, because it is actually insane. So my phone's display would look like crap (black crush constantly), sometimes it would unlock, but only through active display and then the display looked normal. It would hardly ever unlock with the power button. After loads of googling, I found this thread here.

This thread that finally brought me to the final solution:

1. Have adb installed on your PC

2. open CMD/terminal in linux

3. in the terminal type

adb shell

and make sure you are in the shell (requires ADB debugging & Developer options; shell will show something like: star2lte:/ $)

4. in the shell type:

settings list secure

then:

settings put secure night_display_activated 0

[EDIT]

HAD TO TAKE THIS COMMAND OUT

as this was incorrect and did not finally fix the problem.

[/EDIT]

then:

settings put secure night_display_auto_mode 0

To confirm that your changes were applied. Also check the device for malfunction.

This should fix almost all unlock problems, like I had, as well as black crush issues.

For me the Google Play Books fix that worked for so many here, didn't for me.

Hope this helps others in the future!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] becahp:
I also had this nightmarish yellow light problem on my Xiomi Redmi Note 10s (running MIUI 13)

These solutions did not work for me: Nova Launcher, Activity Launcher, Google PlayBooks, or any "hidden UI settings app".

As I did not want to reset, I finally gave in and tried the adb solution:

which worked!!!!

I just had some trouble with the MIUI and adb and I want to share what worked for me here for anyone facing this issue: Permission denial: writing to settings requires:android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

I had already toggled on: USB debugging, Install via USB, and USB debugging (Security Settings), but I still got the permission denial.

I read on several forums the instruction to turn off the "last security option in dev mode" that supposedly was "Disable permission monitoring", but this option did not show up for me AT ALL.

Finally, at one of the many forums I read, there was something about setting ON the MIDI option for USB connection and that did the trick for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] ns.nanosilver:
I had a similar problem. I didn't try the MIDI option, but I rebooted the phone. Then it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Dev311:
this is just amazing really needed this had been bothering me for days. Would have been a little better if it were explained how to use the adb commands but thanks!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Kerbero81:
Hi!

Sorry to be the first to say lessthanzach's solution is not working for me, but... Is not working for me. I have managed to launch the adb commands connecting my phone to the adb.exe that I have on my laptop and the "settings list secure" returns a list that already have night_display_activated and night_display_auto_mode turned to 0. Still I have launched the commands but the problem continues...

To give more info, my phone is a Xiaomi 13T with the last version of MIUI and it restored/copied everything from google drive.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] somanshmittal:
This is working absolutely perfectly on my Galaxy S22 Plus after the One UI 6 update. I got really freaked out when I saw the screen post the update and no amount of settings would change it back; the Nova Launcher method doesn't work yet since it's not available for Android 14 yet, at least that's what it said in the Play Store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] Eddie Hicks:
I'm thinking about getting the S9 plus, but only for the bigger size. The stereo speakers and the upgraded camera is nice, but not enough of an advancement to compel me to buy it. The fingerprint sensor is still not in a much better position for me. It's still too close to the camera lens. There was a time I didn't want a phone over 5 inches, I felt they were too big. Now even my S8 seems too small.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] dtroup64:
I love my S8, but I'm waiting for the Pixel 3 this time. I'm transferring to Google fi from Verizon as soon as my S8 is paid off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] greenjeans:
I got the S9+, love it! The camera bells and whistles are cool but probably not a selling point. The speakers do sound great, but I'm probably not going to use them outside of games much.

I'm not gonna lie, I love the lilac purple color - this thing is so pretty!! And it feels great in the hand, of course. The matching live always-on-display/lockscreen/wallpaper is sexy.

The fingerprint sensor is SO much better. The position feels way more natural, which means I'm less likely to touch the lens, even though it's right there. It's much faster and more sensitive too. I'm tempted even to try out the fingerprint sensor gestures business...it really is in a nice position now.

The fact that it combines a (much better and faster) retina unlock, with face unlock, and a much better fingerprint reader as an alternative means it's very fast to unlock...feels like a breath of fresh air after the S8.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] idontkn1:
From what I have read in the ROM forums it appears that you can get around the Boost Mobile network lock by unlocking the bootloader and installing a Lineage based ROM. Can someone confirm this and does anyone know if you can get LTE support of AT&T and T-Mobile this way? Best Buy has them for 79 bucks right now and for that price it sounds like a cheap way of getting very usable backup phone/something to give to the 4th grader to have when she goes over to a friends house. Thanks.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] revlis240:
Hey, did you ever get a confirmation on this? Im literally in the same boat, would like to find out!

I didnt read too much and I may be totally wrong, but a quick search told me that I would need to have a working LTE connection on Boost before attempting this, otherwise LTE would not work. If I have to buy a boost card, activate it, then go through all this, I might as well buy the unlocked version for a few bucks more..?

Thanks
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Magendanz:
Yes, I can confirm. Installing the latest unofficial LineageOS 14.1 on my XT1776 allowed it to finally recognize my Cricket (AT&T Wireless) SIM card. The OEM retail firmware, however, did not work.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] revlis240:
Would you be able to link to the threads to install LineageOS? Did you need to activate on Boost before installing the LineageOS?
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Magendanz:
No, I didn't activate first. LineageOS thread is here.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] idontkn1:
Thanks alot. Sounds like a it is a go then.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] idontkn1:
Just to give an update I bought one at Target with a best buy price match (I had some Target gift cards). Up and running with a T Mobile sim and Resurrection Remix in less than 45 minutes including download everything and installation minimal ADB and Motorola drivers. Coming from an LG G5 I am impressed at what 79 dollars buys. I was interested in an Honor 7x but is hard to justify the extra 125 bucks. Thanks to everyone for the great guides and help. The hardest part was figuring out how to eject the Boost mobile sim card.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Sizzlechest:
Did you have to bootloader unlock and root first to do it? I just ordered a phone from BestBuy. I remember for the Moto E4 Verizon phones that you had remove the prepaid sim before you even power the phone on otherwise it gets locked to Verizon for 6 months. Any gotchas here?

BTW, anyone who want a stock rom, this might help? https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75968092&postcount=14
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] idontkn1:
I'm not sure I ejected my sim before turning it on just to be safe.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Sizzlechest:
Does anyone know if this phone once unlocked and LINEAGEOS is installed will work on Verizon?
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] idontkn1:
I would think that it would be fine. It's no different than what I did except it's fir a different network. Mine works with t-Mobile and at&t sims. Haven't tried a Verizon one.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Sizzlechest:
Verizon is CDMA, but I guess it should work since I think Sprint uses their network, too.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] scarecrowrdx:
So just to confirm, do we have to activate Boost SIM and provision LTE first before unlocking bootloader and flashing LineageOS? The Lineage thread says LTE won't work if we don't provision LTE first before flashing.

I'm on T-Mobile currently and might switch to Cricket in the near future. Thanks.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Sizzlechest:
I took the Boost Mobile SIM out and inserted my T-Mobile SIM before I even powered on the phone for the first time. Notification was there that showed it was invalid (as expected). I connected to my wifi and updated the OS to the latest one. I unlocked the bootloader in the OS setting and by getting the code from Motorolla. Installed TRWP, backed up the stock OS, wiped and installed LineageOS. SIM card worked on T-Mobile immediately and got LTE. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

EDIT: I'm working on another phone and I noticed after it's booted up and I'm past the new install setup steps that it looks like it's connecting to the Sprint network and provisioning even without the Boost SIM card installed. I connected the phone to my wifi during the initial setup so I can update the stock formware before unlocking. I have no idea if that matters. I'm guessing the Linage thread is correct. I suppose it would be bad to boot to fastboot first, unlock, flash recovery and flash lineage without ever first booting the phone up with the stock firmware.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] scarecrowrdx:
Thank you for the quick reply. Although, I decided to jump in and got the Moto E4 Boost Mobile version for $50 and went through the same process :)
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] WaynesWorld850:
Mobile network not available

I have tried multiple compatible sims from Straight Talk (T-Mobile, Verizon, At&t) and At&t. I get Mobile network not available. Running 14.1-20171017-UNOFFICIAL-perry
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Sizzlechest:
Maybe you have to manually add the APN settings for Straight Talk? https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/help/apn
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] WaynesWorld850:
Nope didn't work for me. I had to pay to get it unlocked
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] bcrichster:
Then you probably got ripped off
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] bcrichster:
Yeah.. Umm, wrong thread.. This is "owens", not " perry".. Maybe those guys will have better answers for your device?
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] summerkeldsen:
Boost moblie locked want to unlock it need all steps .I have never unlocked a cell . I use qlink need to to reg to work on qlink. Moto e4 plus is on byop list help greatly appreciated.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] SB581240:
First of all, this thing is really easy. Just stop panicking. You need a windows PC and patience to follow instructions.

1) You'd need to take out the sim card, start the phone, do a set up using WiFi and finally install all updates.

2) You'd now need to install TWRP:

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4-plus/development/twrp-twrp-moto-e4-plus-qualcomm-t3697154

or

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4-plus/how-to/root-twrp-motorola-moto-e4-plus-xt1775-t3791064

3) You'd now need to install the new OS using TWRP:

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4-plus/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-moto-e4-plus-qualcomm-t3734197

4) Finally GApps using TWRP:

https://opengapps.org/

Now, you'd face some problems if it is your first time. Obviously. You'd have some basic troubles like - how to go to fastboot, how to get basic adb installers, how to detect your phones in fastboot, how to port your OS, GApps to phone storage etc. I'd suggest using Google at each stage, plus let the phone install drivers etc to your computer before you begin.

Thankfully, other smart people like you chose to buy the same phone and do all the above steps instead of surrendering their hard earned money to AAAPL corporation. They faced the same problems, documented it and sought help and received the same. That's why some threads are so long.

At the end of it, you'd have an unlocked phone which will work with all GSM/CDMA operators as long as the phone bands support network frequencies. Some functionalities may not work (like your fingerprint sensor would be just that fingerprint sensor and would have no special functionalities offered in the original OS) etc. But these are so tried and tested, I guarantee you if you are patient enough, it would work.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Magendanz:
My Cricket SIM (AT&T network) worked fine on an XT1776 (Boost/Sprint) with this method, but I was unable to get a Verizon SIM to work. The same Verizon SIM worked okay on an unlocked XT1775 with the same build of LineageOS installed, so I'm guessing the problem isn't in the boot or system partition.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] bcrichster:
Sure! Just pull the sim card before 1st boot, don't update anything, unlock bootloader, flash twrp & ROM/zips, insert desired SIMcard and boot
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] phonecapone:
Boost XT1776 here. No need to run an active service before or during installation of custom OS. Running now MetroPCS on ViperOS - 100% working.

---------- Post added at 11:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 PM ----------

Good Job on ViperOS. Running very stable, quick and easy on the battery. This is on a Boost XT1776. Would love to try some more of your work on this device but unfortunately it is out to a client now.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] bcrichster:
Thanks, mang!
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] Drewc4xx:
Verizon

Yes it does made phone calls but rate now it says only 3g
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] phonecapone:
A little off topic but my buddy runs <Mod edit: Link removed.> which has a bunch of Tutorials for FRP removal of the Moto's with more to come. Worth checking out.
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] pvfjr:
Why the Windows requirement? Is it a Moto driver issue? I've always used Linux to put Lineage on my Nexus 6 phones.

I just ordered an E4 from Boost for $40, so I'll be trying to put it on Page Plus for my mom soon (she's still using a Droid 1, but it won't do much online anymore). Fingers crossed...
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] butterflywingz:
I bought a moto g pure phone from Walmart and unfortunately didn't know I bought it with the network lock of the carrier being boost mobile. Can someone please tell me how to unlock network from Boost without going through them?;is there any hacks or ways to go into developer mode? Anything?
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] onlymnsh@gmail.com:
Hi,

I try to install custom ROM. but now my device stuck in Factory Mode Bootloop.

USB Debugging disable.

TRY YGDP tool but get some error when flash

Flash boot image,twrp image ,rom img in fastboot mode.

Not able to go in recovery mode.
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] souravpattnaik6:
I have the same problem as yours. You fixed it or not?

If fixed, plese tell me how.:(:(
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] ***Miraz***:
My Micromax A311 is showing factory mode and doesn't boot up

Hello sir pls help out with the factory mode showing will charging and when I power on my phone it show logo and suddenly get switch off automatically pls ????? help us sir.
[Android Apps and Games] jonny855:
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Watch the amazing dance of fire and ice, cute burning and frozen butterflies, fire and ice ball theme, fire and ice hands wallpaper and other “live pictures of fire and ice”.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Questions & Answers] GaM3RAndroidIOS:
Hi everyone,Before February update.Everyone must face the smart lock option disappeared problem and it can be solved by disable trust agent then restart and enable it again.But today,I enabled smart lock one day ago and the bug that I told before ? didn't happen again.I don't know if they fix it or not because I sent email to customers care and they lead me to specific operator so they heard about it.

So can anyone restart your device and enable smart lock to test that the bug was fixed or not?

(cuz Im not sure if it's happened only me)

Best regards
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Questions & Answers] ehab.ghabbour:
Hi,

Same here, since update to 47.1.A.12.119 (March update), every time I restart the phone, smart lock is empty and I have to disable it from trusted apps and restart then enable it to work.

Then after restart it becomes empty again.

Any one faced this and solved it?

Please help.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Questions & Answers] kistigun:
From what I hear it's an android 8.0 problem. Will be fixed in 8.1
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] cutecrocodile:
Hello all, i want to ask which version of

Google Cam

are you people using? Cause too many editions/versions made me confuse. Thanks for your replies. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] mura20:
Urikill's special port for Redmi Note 4X

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.1.018_B&U_FOR_XRN4x_V2.apk
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] cutecrocodile:
Yeah thanks, i am also using urikill's version, not sure about version though, i think it is the latest, of march 14 or something
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] anon1135:
I've heard people mostly talk about either urikill or arnova. using urikill myself
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Ive been a Samsung user since the first one and haven't tried anything else. Im currently using the s8+ and I upgrade every year and am getting my new phone on Wednesday of next week. Just not sure which one. Any of you former Samsung users have any honest opinions on this matter.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
If your a stock user, like TW UI, very good build and screen quality, not going to root or mod it, then get the 9. If you like a simple, very functional and fast UI, great speed and smoothness, wicked timely updates, and wanting to root and mod it, then get the P2XL. I was a Sammy user for years as well. Had the S3,4,5 and N4, then got the nexus 6p, and now the P2XL and have been having a blast. Don't get me wrong, Sammy makes a great product, it's just not to my liking since I like rooting, modding, and having the latest builds available. There's my 2 pennies worth ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Thats somewhat what I was thinking. I always rooted my phones but Sammy has for the most part put a stop to that. Thanks for the imput
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] djcrystals:
I used the S8+ from Nov through February before switching it out for the Pixel 2 XL. The S8+ was a great device but the fact it is so locked down is a deal breaker. This phone is phenomenal and I sought advice here before switching and received similar advice. If you're into tinkering, front facing stereo speakers and timely updates then this is your device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
I had the S3 and S5 and guess what I did with them. I would root and flash whatever popular vanilla-like Android ROM was out. I've heard good things with S8 and on but I really preferred my Nexus 5X and went with the Pixel 2 XL last fall. No regrets.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Thanks guys. About warranty and root. Is there any issues with returning back to stock and if not is warranty still covered
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
If you do go the Pixel route then don't get it from VZ, or Best Buy or Target...or any of the retailers. They won't be unlockable. Get the Google version directly bfrom Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
I got mine through bell canada
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
If you get the Google version (and you should!) Unlocking the bootloader and returning to stock is a piece of cake. And, unlocking the bootloader does NOT void your warranty ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Pretty sure those are bootloader unlocked, just confirm it before you buy. I am not 100 percent on that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
I'm fairly certain all carriers in Canada are Google, factory unlocked versions.

I bought my OG Pixel XL from Rogers, even though I'm with Fido (Fido was out of stock). And my SIM worked fine, and I was able to unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mgymnop:
A phone is only as good as the software is. I had so many phones that looked good from the specifications but were useless because of the software; the LG V20 was a disaster for example. The S9+ is a great piece of hardware with a crap of Samsung bloat software. I had the S8+ and I hated it. . The Pixel has some hardware weaknesses but the software compensates for that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Get off the fence, and try out the badboy Pixel XL 2! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
Ordered it and it is on its way!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Congrats! Enjoy the Pixel XL 2 XDA fun sections! :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
I will. Can't wait to root again. Good bye Samsung!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] State.of.mind:
Wait for the 10. I have a pixel 2 XL. The Samsung screens are much better and brighter, but the s8 and s9 are very similar. The only issue is the bootloader... You could buy an Exynos version if your are on T Mobile..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bill10:
I upgrade every 8-12 months so if I'm not happy with the 2 xl I will be going back to Samsung
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] riz157:
Having owned both phones and currently using s9 plus, I can tell you it's down to personal preference.

S9 plus for it's design colour combination, build quality, better more vibrant screen, camera and better hardware.

Pixel for it's software, camera!

I have more gripes with pixel then s9 plus. S9 is the smoothest Samsung to date. Less lag and flatter ui but I use Evie launcher as that has plenty of customisation

Pixel build quality is POOR no 2 ways about it and more hardware issues.

Speakers on pixel are brilliant and more xda support, if you like that sort of thing. Also you can pickup second hand for a good price.