yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] beevme:
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is still a very decent phone.

The S7, S8, and S9 have 4gb of ram, which is good for multi-tasking.

What's different from the S7 is that both the S8 and S9 have 64gb of storage space.

The S7 only has 32gb of storage (around 20gb is usable).

With a Micro SD card slot, storage shouldn't be an issue for the S7, S8, and S9.

The S8 and S9 are faster than the S7 and have better cameras from what I heard.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 would be worth buying it for around $300 if you are upgrading away from an old phone, or don't have a smartphone yet. If you have the money and don't mind spending $600-$900, then I would personally go for the S8 or S9 instead, because they are faster than the S7, have more storage, and have better cameras.

There are 2 versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7, the Snapdragon (US version) and Exynos (International or Global version).

Galaxy S7 (Snapdragon) vs. Galaxy S7 (Exynos) Speed Test - YouTube

The Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 is less bloated, has a better cpu, and is faster than the Snapdragon Version, but more expensive.

From what I heard so far, the Snapdragon version is not rootable at the moment. The Exynos version is rootable via TWRP or CF Auto Root.

If you want a rootable Samsung Galaxy S7, then try to get the Exynos version instead, and make sure not to buy a fake one.

I have an Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S7, which I bought it used for $350 from an eBay seller in Japan. It took a few weeks for it to arrive, and the phone is legit, not a fake S7. I was able to root it via TWRP method. After a few weeks of using it, I decided that it's not really worth rooting anymore just to block ads, and flashed a stock rom back on it to unroot it. The only reason why I want to root my S7 in the first place was to block ads with AdAway. But with Adguard (not free, $25 lifetime or $10 a year), root isn't require. I didn't mind paying $25 for the lifetime premium.

Here are some other good reason why it's not worth rooting the Samsung Galaxy S7 anymore in my opinion:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-t3333545
[Touch CDMA General] bigbruddah:
I have a mini usb to rca video cable. Is there a way to video out from my sprint touch? thanks
[Touch CDMA General] doc31:
I actually want to know the same thing. Anyone know
[Touch CDMA General] Rudegar:
no the device dont support usb host

it can only use the usb for charging and being connected

to by a pc
[Android Software Development] hotsync100:
I made a very small and simple app with Tasker to calculate the DolarBitcoin, which is the implicit black market rate for VES to USD, derived from the VES bitcoin vs USD bitcoin price.

The rate is calculated using the data from: Localbitcoins & CoinMarket public APIs

FEATURES :

- Include a currency selector to calculate the next implicit currencies:

* 1 USD to VES (US Dollar)

* 1 EUR to VES (Euro)

* 1 ARS to VES (Argentina)

* 1 CLP to VES (Chile)

* 1 COP to VES (Colombia)

* 1 MXN to VES (Mexico)

* 1 PEN to VES (Perú)

- Long press VES price to take an screenshot (the system will ask you permission) and will see a notification icon with open and share options.

- Pull down VES price to refresh.

- This app does not require any special permission or root.

DOWNLOAD:

New version 1.16 --> View attachment 4682086

Changelog:

1.16 -2019/01/07

- Bug fixing.

1.15 -2018/09/18

- Changed to use currency VES from localbitcoins api. Deleted workaround from 1.14 version.

1.14 - 2018/08/22

- Add decimals (because the new Bolivar Soberano --> VES)

- Small workaround to prevent use VEF amounts retorned time to time by localbitcoins API.

1.13 - 2018/04/22

- Screenshot open menu fixed

- Added load spinner when refreshing

- Added PEN (Perú) currency.

1.12 - 2018/04/21

- Changed from Coindesk to CoinMarket public api

- Added CLP, ARS, COP, MXN currencies.

1.11 - 2018/04/19

- Add USD/EUR selector.
[Android Software Development] hotsync100:
Version 1.11 with USD/EUR selector:

View attachment 4480359
[Android Software Development] hotsync100:
Version 1.12

- Changed from Coindesk to CoinMarket public api

- Added CLP, ARS, COP, MXN currencies.
[Android Software Development] danielpinto:
Excelente App! probadas en LG K10 y Samsung J7 Prime !

He descargado la app. tanto en un LG K10 y en un Samsung J7 Prime y funciona muy bien!

I downloaded the app. both in an LG K10 and in a Samsung J7 Prime and it works very well!

:good::good::good:
[Android Software Development] wxadlater:
La mejor app fiat-crypto The best app!

Es una app sencilla y muy útil en Venezuela. Aquí cada vez es mas difícil saber el cambio real del dolar y el gobierno no quiere que esto sea público. Por un lado dice que están bienvenidas las criptomonedas y el "Petro" y por el otro cierra casa de cambios y prohíbe la importación de equipos de minería.

Sugerencia: Debería estar separado individualmente los montos de Compra y Venta. Incluso seria útil la diferencia en porcentaje entre los montos.

Felicito sinceramente a hotsync100 por esta app.:good:

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It is a simple and very useful app in Venezuela. Here it is increasingly difficult to know the real change of the dollar and the government does not want this to be public. On the one hand it says that the cryptocurrencies and the "Petro" are welcome and on the other it closes exchangehouse and prohibits the importation of mining equipment.

Suggestion: The amounts of Purchase and Sale should be separately separated. Even the difference in percentage between the amounts would be useful.

I sincerely congratulate hotsync100 for this app.:good:
[Android Software Development] hotsync100:
1.14 Minor update to add decimals ..
[Android Software Development] wxadlater:
Error in APP

The app is failing since yesterday, it does not present any information, on the screen.

La app esta presentando error desde ayer, no presenta ninguna información, en la pantalla.
[Android Software Development] ronaldb82:
Buenas noches. Para los pesos colombianos (COP) el resultado debería ser COP/VES de modo que nos de como resultado la cantidad pesos por cada bolívar ya que esa es la forma que se maneja la paridad cambiara en la frontera Colombia/Venezuela.

Quedo atento.

Saludos.

Ronald Bonilla
[Android Software Development] hotsync100:
Fixed this problem on 1.16 version
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nektopoli:
IT FIXED ITSELF. Don't ask me how but I just booted the 700, open FM (file manger) and low and behold all the files on the microSD are showing in the category section ! ! !

TF700 on 7.1.2_27, using Asus File Manager v2.0.0.397_180123.

Ok here's what it's doing, I can use the file manger fine to browse the microSD card, but none of the file are showing in the "Category" section and the are in the correct folder (ie. music, pictures, ect.). I have scanned the microSD card for .nomedia and none were found. Also when I copied some songs to the music folder on the internal storage they show up in the category bubble for Music. Also because file manager doesn't categorized the media file on the microSD card correctly, Gallery and my music player do not show the files, but they will open and play music is I select individual files using the file manager.

Another thing, everything was working fine, it wasn't until after I copied a few songs from my cloud to the microSD via PC, reinserted the microSD in the TF700 that this problem started.

NP
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] kiril.v777:
Hey Guys,

I have been using S7 Edge for few months now and I had trouble in few situations when phone just goes black ( AOD or Clock Display stops on certain minute ) and i had to force restart to make it work again.

Anyone had problem like this before and maybe some long term solution ? ( Phone is stock, no root, nothing)

Thanks :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] M0RT3ZA:
Do a factory reset and do not update system apps with ported apks from s8 note 8 and s9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Wahaj_Alden:
Anyone have this issue ? My s-pen can open apps and type characters on the keyboard even when not touching the screen ( about 1 centimeter away from screen ) :confused: , Also there is no pointer on the screen when i hover s-pen over screen :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
I had more or less the same issue time ago, with another s pen, it kept drawing for about 3 mm while not touching the screen, got another s pen, and everything fine, go claim warranty ASAP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Braxos:
Maybe did you drop the spen and the needle got stacked, try to remove it and use a new one, before warranty claim. I had the same issue with note 4 spen.
[Asus Zenpad 8.0 Questions & Answers] green2000:
I'm looking at getting one of these but wondering what version it is up to now? Sites where they sell it only ever show the version that it was initially released on. Is it still getting updates? What about security patch level? Just asking because I am having a hard time finding a local store that has it on the shelf to give it a few minutes of hands on.

Thanks.
[Asus Zenpad 8.0 Questions & Answers] diplomatic:
The Z380M is upgradeable to Android 7.0. The latest security patch level is January, 2018. You can check the Asus support site downloads for info on the latest FW. They've been pretty timely with security updates. But they don't fix bugs with the OS itself, like battery calibration and log spamming And I doubt there will be any more major updates to this tablet.
[Asus Zenpad 8.0 Questions & Answers] PxYra:
Now FOTA (system update) offers update 308MB size, I tried to flash but when android reboots it reboots in TWRP (my P00A rooted and have TWRP) and nothing happening, tried rename update file to zip and flash via TWRP but not flashing, TWRP error 12
[Asus Zenpad 8.0 Questions & Answers] diplomatic:
[MENTION=3993332]PxYra[/MENTION], the incremental update needs a clean, unmodified firmware. It won't install to rooted devices or any other FW configuration where TWRP is forced to stay in place. Please download the full FW package from Asus' support site, install then reroot, etc.
[Lenovo Phab 2 Plus Questions & Answers] MAC¤:
Hi guys, for those who want to try this experimental ROM, support the development, I am not responsible for any damage to the equipment, only for those who want to try. :)

Here I leave the link to the page of the creator.

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***://pcmobtech.weebly.com/testing-of-miui9-rom-in-lenovo-phab2-plus.html

***=https

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:cool:

Psdt.

the developer needs support to complete it 100%
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
I like being able to purchase these radios at an affordable price - here's to hoping they dont end up as part of this trade war with China with hefty import costs. Hmmm, maybe I should order an extra one just in case....
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Schrinus:
Hello there,

I hope someone can help me. I got a Sony Xperia XZ today and I wanted to have it rooted of course. That I got to work pretty easily, but I now have the problem that in the Service Info almost everything is "Unknown". Also in the Developer options "OEM unlocking" is disabled (which I find weird) and when I want to enable it it jumps back to disabled. Not sure any of it will cause problems, but that's also why I posted this Thread.

Here's what I've done:

Downgraded from Oreo / 41.3.A.2.99 to Marshmallow 6.0.1 with Flashtool

Created a TA-Backup using Guide: TA Backup v2 | Universal (Dirtycow-based)

Downloaded and flashed to Oreo / 41.3.A.2.107 through Flashtool

Pulled fstab.qcom, init.qcom.rc and init.target.rc

Unlocked Bootloader through Flashtool

Created Kernel.elf from the downloaded Oreo Firmware through Flashtool Sin Editor

Created boot.img as it's decribed in [GUIDE][Oreo 8.0] Stock Kernel + ROOT + TWRP + DRM Fix | 41.3.A.2.99 with my TA.img

and flashed everything as described in the [Guide] above and in Rootkernel V5.23 (UNOFFICIAL 2.5) - OREO - Xperia X, X Comp., X Perf., XZ and XZs and with help of Install TWRP and Root Xperia XZ on Android 8.0 Oreo [DRM Fix] | ThemeFoxx:

Reflashed Oreo 41.3.A.2.107 through Flashtool with checked everything in "Sin"

Flashed my created boot.img through "fastboot flash boot boot.img"

Flashed TWRP through "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-kagura.img"

Wiped data and formated userdata through TWRP, because TWRP was asking for decryption code

Skipped "Step 6" / flashing DRM-fix_System_Mode.zip through TWRP, because I used munjeni's TA PoC option (But tried it the 2nd time with the DRM-fix too)

Flashed Magisk Magisk-v14.5(1456) through TWRP (Edit: Also tried with v16.1 now)

Installed TWRP app as System App and rebooted normally

Now phone is rooted as I want it, but in *#*#7378423#*#* almost everything in Sercive Info is now "Unknown". When I click the menu "SIM Lock" the Service Menu App crashes, though I don't have inserted a SIM Card yet (but it worked before at the very beginning before I downgraded to Marshmallow)

I've done all this 3 times already, always the same result.

I've searched through this forum and googled for a solution, but I didn't find anything that matches my case/problem.

Screenshots added.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Schrinus:
I flashed a Telecom branded 41.3.A.2.99 now with all the files in the Google Drive link from [GUIDE][Oreo 8.0] Stock Kernel + ROOT + TWRP + DRM Fix | 41.3.A.2.99 and now everything looks fine in the Service Menu.

I compared the files. fstab.qcom, init.qcom.rc and init.target.rc are binary indentical as well as kernel.elf. And when I creating the kernel with the files from the Google Drive link (and with DRM-fix instead of my TA.img) it creates a boot.img that is binary different to the one from the Google Drive link.

So every boot.img I have created causes my problem, so it looks like I create wrong boot.img files... I guess I'll post my problem in [ROOT][Kernel][TWRP] repack of the stock kernel with dm-verity and SONY RIC off

I'll leave this thread open for a few days in case anyone has any idea what I can do or until my problem got solved in the meantime.

Edit: I also tried to create a working boot.img with the files from Rooted Kernels F8331 & F8332 41.3.A.2.107 OREO 05APRIL2018, tried with and without my TA.img - both didn't work.

After many tried I'm now just using the KERNEL_F8331_41.3.A.2.107_CLEAN.img from that thread and followed the instructions. I'd like to use my TA.img backup so that under "FIDO KEYS" it doesn't says "not provisioned, provision failed" anymore.

PS: Did a post here now
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Schrinus:
I had to downgrade to Nougat, because of too many other problems occurred (which still haven't all been solved with Nougat. On Marshmallow they would all be solved, but I don't really want to stay on Marshmallow...)

So this Thread can be closed. If I can help solve that problem, I'll post it in [ROOT][Kernel][TWRP] repack of the stock kernel with dm-verity and SONY RIC off
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] monotok:
Hi,

I couldn't find any information about so I thought i'd share. I wanted Nougat with encryption and root! Finally managed it, probably didn't need all the steps but this is what worked for me after much trial and error.

You can transfer the zips to a SD card beforehand or just use adb sideload within TWRP.

You will have to go to developer options and enable OEM Modifications.

1. Get all the files needed

Magisk-v16.0.zip from XDA Dev Magisk

no-verity-keep-encrypt-6.0.zip This is my own file with the encryption script commented out. I had to open it and edit from the archive and NOT create a new zip as I got verify errors from TWRP

P580UEU1BQK1_P580XAR1BQK1_XAR.zip which I obtained from sam mobile

ODIN

2. Flash Nougat

AP = AP_P580UEU1BQK1_CL12479655_QB15699972_REV00_user_low_ship_meta.tar.md5

BL = BL_P580UEU1BQK1_CL12479655_QB15699972_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

CSC = CSC_XAR_P580XAR1BQK1_CL12479655_QB15699972_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 OR HOME_CSC_XAR_P580XAR1BQK1_CL12479655_QB15699972_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

Let it boot the device.

EDIT

I flashed my phone after but decided not to flash the DM Verity; it is a Samsung A3 2017 so should be the same here. I basically flashed TWRP, then formatted Data, flashed Magisk and followed step 5 below.

3. Flash TWRP Recovery & DM Verity

Boot into download mode by holding down power + volume down + home

Press volume up

In ODIN put TWRP into the AP box and flash - remember to disable auto reboot

Press the download mode key combination and quickly press volume up when screen blacks while holding down the buttons

DO NOT SWIPE TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS

Format DATA

Flash the no verity zip file

Reboot

4. Magisk 16

Reboot to recovery DO NOT SWIPE TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS

Format DATA this might not be needed but I can't confirm

Flash the magisk zip

Format DATA doubt it is needed but this is what I did

Reboot

5. Enable Encrypt and Update Magisk

Encryption will be off, under security it will say Encrypt Device

Open Magisk App

Tick preserve encryption and untick preserve dm-verity

Update Magisk

Install and select direct Install

Reboot and Encryption should be enabled

Hope this helps! Good luck :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Lauren G:
Hello!

Lately I am very unhappy with the performance of my S8 and today I was bored and did a bit of a speed test between the S8 exynos and my backup device, the good old HTC M8.

When opening apps,the S8 was a bit faster,but when it came to ram management the M8 with 2gb less RAM managed to keep all the apps in the background and remain smooth while the s8 had to reload 6 of the 9 apps and the phone was clearly stuttering.

Someone else experiencing this issue?
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] VictorKleist:
There is a way to calibrate the battery without root? Or only using ADB?

My battery is very weird, sometimes the phone turn off 30% and don't turn on again

If i fully recharges it powers off and turn on, the battery will be 50% for example

I already tried to hard reset a couple of times but still the same

I'm using Android Oreo OPL27.76-51

Moto z XT1650-03
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] kev.in.946:
Calibration is not possible, all you can read is fake. The battery is dead. Known Z issue.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] Kowal162:
Hi my Moto have this issue barteru on android 7 . I update to 8.0 with adb ota zip with fuul wipe and barteru calibration will wiek cery good . I use mostly turbo pawer pack and that's be problem with calibration.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I unlocked my fully stock 32 GB Nexus 5 (6.0.1) and then proceeded to flash the latest TWRP. When I rebooted into recovery, the TWRP splash screen shows briefly, the screen flickers black, and then the TWRP splash screen reappears and it does this ad infinitem. When I try to reboot normally it also tries to reboot into recovery, leading to the recovery bootloop.

I also tried flashing CWM and that did nothing either. So currently I can neither boot into the ROM nor boot into recovery. I've tried 3 different versions of TWRP as well.

Thoughts/help?

EDIT: I flashed another version of TWRP (https://dl.twrp.me/hammerhead/twrp-2.8.7.1-hammerhead.img) and it manages to start booting into recovery and briefly shows the attached screen (took a picture) before rebooting and bootlooping recovery again.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Flashed factory images from Google and it seems to be booting into the OS normally. Will try recovery again soon…
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Accessories] Hatman41:
Hello,

I wanted to share a review of the new iPulse Galaxy S9+ Leather Wallet Case. I had one for my S8+ and really loved it. It was the first one that I found that was 100% leather.

It comes in a nice black bag that has a letter in it that explains were they started and currently reside. It is a small family owned company that makes 100% hand crafted leather products. This one is made of Italian leather.

This version now comes with a small magnetic latch that keeps the case closed. The S8+ version did not have that. I really like the latch. It does a great job of keeping it closed.

It can hold your drivers license and credit cards and money. I have had 10 cards in it and money. If you do have all of that in it then it does bulk up some. With the new clasp it really helps to keep it closed.

They said in the letter than a part of every purchase goes to UNICEF. I find that a great cause. If you want to purchase one you can find them on Amazon. Just search for iPulse S9 + case and you will find it.

It is by far the best wallet case that I have found. I will defiantly buy another one when the S10 + comes out next year!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Accessories] jmwils3:
I just received mine as well, and I'm very impressed with the quality. My only wish is that they had a red option like the do on some of their other phones, but I think this will definitely be my daily driver for the foreseeable future.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Accessories] dallasmanic:
I like the London Series from their iPhone X series.

Just like a Gucci case
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] Zero_One:
Hello there, how are you? Hope everything's okay.

In this post you're going to find how to convert your No-brand PRA-LX1 to a PRA-AL00 (It is the same Hardware, just chinese ) and also I hope i can help someone, since there's already a guide in how to install Oreo on this device.

So, if you are asking...Yes, you can use my guide for installing Oreo :D

The only Requisite you have to satisfy is to be on the latest Dual Sim firmware (I started from the B196 No-Brand) or else you're gonna encount some installation error and/or IMEI UNKNOWN

With Oreo the situation changes: the Update changes again from Single Sim to Dual Sim thanks to

the OEMInfo inside the Update. So it's better to start from a Dual Sim device before the update,or for this reason there could be the problems mentioned above.

Anyway, it's actually pretty simple.

1) You need to download this file (It's the OEMInfo Chinese Firmware)

2) Reboot in the TWRP, if you haven't already, and Install my OEMInfo by selecting the install image option in Install menu

3) Reboot into eRecovery and restore the chinese system by connecting to your wifi first)

4) After that, reboot to your recovery and make a wipe data/cache

5) Unlock your bootloader after that (You know how to do it, right?)

6) Done! You are on the Nougat chinese version of Honor 8 Lite phone! Crazy right? :D

You can then follow the guide for installing Oreo (in this subsection of the forum), but i link it for you: There

And then... I dunno, Have fun!

Edit: Before you update to Oreo, you need to update the chinese firmware to version B220 (Just download it after you converted your PRA, it should appear in updates or Update it manually by downloading it here)
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] CarlosAG10:
Nice! Just one doubt: when you say "restore my OEMinfo", you mean using TWRP's Restore option, or rather doing "Install Image" -> Oeminfo file, at oeminfo partition?

Thanks!
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] YoussefR:
I did it just fine but I have a problem I'm on PRA-AL00XC00B220 and my SIM doesn't work at all

Also my IMEI and MEID is Unknown

How can I fix this?
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] Zero_One:
Install Image! I will modify the thread as soon as possible
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] Zero_One:
Mmm... You probably came from a Single Sim device.

Don't worry, Just install Oreo and everything should be fine, I had the same problem
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] Nickymico:
hi, i have unknown imei and i was wondering how can i install oreo update if i can't unlock the bootloader? (twrp, obv, doesn't work)

Help plssss