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[LG V30 Accessories] ChazzMatt:
I care about resale value, and I definitely see the need for a case (especially with raised lips) -- but not a screen protector that makes the display less responsive. A friend and his wife just got these phones, wouldn't listen to me, PAID for screen protectors at T-Mobile. Within 3 days they ripped them off. ;)

Just don't put the phone on your pocket with keys and coins.
[LG V30 Accessories] 338lm:
Keys and coins don't scratch screens (there are dozens of Youtube videos that prove this), but a grain of sand will.

I never use screen protectors, and have never had any issues, but somewhere, somehow the v30 picked up a light scratch on the screen (but not from keys or coins).
[LG V30 Accessories] Arcide:
That's because there could be particles of dust/sand/rocks in your pocket which could scratch the glass. I always baby my phones, yet I've picked up a couple of scratches.
[LG V30 Accessories] 338lm:
Exactly! :good:
[LG V30 Accessories] bravo261:
i went commando with the v30 and am always careful with it in my pockets and everywhere, yet two good scratches did appear, presumably in my pocket. then i dropped the phone face down and the screen cracked on the rocky asphalt, so on my next v30, i did the $26 screen protector and love it
[LG V30 Accessories] bnevets27:
Well I had a note 4 for 4 years, no case or screen protector. The edges/trim that was plastic got beat up over the years of many many drops. But I never had any scratches in the screen and I loved the nice rubber, removable, back cover.

Finally dropped the phone from hip height, fell out of my pocket, onto a tile floor and got a crack from edge to edge. Thankfully it was not that bad.

So overall I do treat my phones well but sh*t happens. Anyhow, within the first few weeks of getting my new v30, I already noticed a couple very fine and little scratches on it. No idea how they could have possibly got there as my phone always is alone in my pocket and is never placed face down.

So that forced me to get some kind of protection. I guess that's the one negative to gorilla glass 5. Funny that the G6 used GG3 on one side of the phone due to better scratch resistants.

Now I'm also glad I had the screen protector on as I managed to drop the phone on the edge of a granite countertop and it crack the protector on the edges.

I do have a case on it, the spigen armor(? I have to look up the model) that has the raised edges on the top and bottom. In that freak accident they didn't help protect the screen at all.

Main point is that if the phone gets dropped and the surface isn't flat the raised edges on the case, even if they are all the way around, won't protect the screen.

Sadly I really enjoyed using my last phone for 4 years naked. And this phone looks (one of the nicest looking phone imo) and feels so much better without protection (aside from it being slippery as hell) but with the type of glass, the glass back and it being slippery, it needs to live in a case with a screen protector. The one major positive is not having a minor heart attack everytime the phone gets dropped, however rare that may be.
[LG V30 Accessories] HKSpeed:
what screen protector (glass or film) is everyone using? I'm wary of the glue-type glass screen protectors, but I'll probably get it eventually given stick-on glass protectors don't off full coverage. Right now I'm using the Ringke Invisible Defender, but I'm unhappy with the sticky material. The material is similar to wet application protectors. It is not smooth. I'd like to find a film protector with full coverage.

This glass screen protector looks promising, but the price is high.

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[LG V30 Accessories] Wotta:
So you really do need a screen protector. Arrogant cusses who say crap like, "just don't put you keys in your pocket with your phone", come back pathetically snivelling with their nicked screens after they slide off a dashboard, drop off a table, etc.

Trouble is, they all suck. I've been through several, and currently use a non-curved one I can see the lift on the edges from. But... it's protected my phone through a ton of crap. And while it's not gorgeous, you tune it out fast.

And then you laugh at the young Millennial losers lecturing us and then discovering that "wisdom" is acquired by screwing up.

Gosh, imagine if I was bitter! ;)
[LG V30 Accessories] DLS123:
I don't need a screen protector and I haven't used one since Gorilla 3. Couldn't care less if the front glass gets scratched by sand. I can live with hairline scratches, it's not like I can notice them while the screen is on anyway.

What I can't live with is the grease accumulating constantly on any screen protector, the color shift, reflections, added friction. Why pay for a flagship with premium glass with fine coatings just to reduce it to a low end surface by using a screen protector? I don't care if I lose 100 euros out of the resale value. And no, I'm not filthy rich, I just don't think it's worth sacrificing the experience.
[LG V30 Accessories] Maverick923:
I can't understand why would anyone spend 100's of dollars on a phone, and not want to take every measure to protect their investment. I am looking for a screen protector for a V30S Thinq, and this thread popped up in a search.

Any other recommendations?
[LG V30 Accessories] DLS123:
A phone is not an investment but a tool you use for enjoyment or getting stuff done.

Its resale value plummets the instant you took it from the shelf, unsealed the box and laid your hand on it.

It's going to be worth close to nothing in 2 years whether the screen is intact or not. ?
[LG V30 Accessories] BROKEN1981:
https://www.spigen.com/products/lg-v30-screen-protector-film-neo-flex-2-pack

---------- Post added at 12:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:35 PM ----------

https://www.spigen.com/products/lg-v30-screen-protector-film-neo-flex-2-pack
[LG V30 Accessories] IshsXda:
I have been using supershieldz on my V30 and it is almost perfect. Trivial complaints I think but its sort of reflective and it forms this weird distortion (which goes away later) if it comes in contact with static (Adidas pants) or moisture lol. It does the job super well imo.
[LG V30 Accessories] jaysus145:
so... does anyone who was rocking the V30 with no screen protector have their oleophobic coating left, or do my grimy mits just destroy that thing?
[LG V30 Accessories] IshsXda:
Just install one of the suggested glasses. Personally I have used Supershieldz for a few years now including the V30. Installation was identical and perfect.
[LG V30 Accessories] anirudhs2owner:
I'm using it without a screen protector. Never used any. Oleophobic coat is still there. I don't think I'll erode coz my moto x 2013 still had it after 3 years of use.
[LG V30 Accessories] rzracer2:
LG and resale value is a oxymoron. Anyway I bought a curved all clear set on Amazon and used a tube of loca glue like Whitestone Dome and I have never been happier for any phone I've ever owned as far as screen protection goes. And yes it took a whole 10 minutes. Pic attached.
[LG V30 Accessories] Cordtus:
OK but what happens when you scratch that glass? How do you get it off without destroying your actual screen?
[LG V30 Accessories] Arcide:
Scratching the glass is very likely (because pocket lint and stuff), but having anything other than tiny, nearly invisible marks is next to impossible, unless you rub it into sand or drop it on concrete.
[LG V30 Accessories] Cordtus:
Yes but the same can be said for the screen itself. Again I ask what happens when you inevitably scratch this second screen you've essentially permanently glued to your actual screen?

And for the record I put a pretty decent scratch in my display just by having it in my front pocket with my calculator that just happened to have a piece of sand stuck on the plastic casing. It's easier than you'd think.
[LG V30 Accessories] Arcide:
I'm sorry, I kind of misunderstood your first question, and I was talking about the actual screen, as a way of defending the point of going naked (without the screen protector).

Well the answer to the second question is pretty simple, all you do is heat the glass, and it's very easy to take it off because the loca glue becomes liquid again.
[LG V30 Accessories] nnjimmy59:
Thanks for your recommendation. I tried two different tempered glass screens, two different TPU screens, including Spigen, and none of them were any good. The supershieldz is the only one I have been satisfied with.

Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] mmerwinn:
Hii all,

i was using Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930V (verizon model). Recently the phone's display and back glass broke. i have brought an indian model s7 dead set.

My question is that is it possible to replace the motherboard of indian model with the verizon model??

(verizon model is single sim where as indian sim is dual sim)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PHILANTHROPIST:
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[Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Questions & Answers] CntrlAltDel45:
I seem to be having an issue with the Xperia devices in the household. At the moment I have an XA1 Ultra, XA and an X all of which have link speeds to wifi at either 65Mbps, 72Mbps or 75Mbps however my Samsung devices i.e S4, S5, S6, S6 Edge all of have link speeds of 120-150Mbps.

I have a DLink router that supports N type wireless networks and I have it currently configured to 40MHz only in the 2.4GHz band instead of 20MHz as is evident from the Samsung devices working at the proper link speeds.

I use my android devices as FTP servers to do local transfers within the network so 65Mbps isn't too good. Is there any solution for this?

[Edit]

I forgot to mention, all the devices have 100% signal because they're all within the same room as the router.
[Sony Xperia ZR] zizo156:
Hello guys

My xperia zr device got hard bricked after flashing by twrp recovery official edition

I made a restart then the device got dead.

1-I tried to press power button the device viberated but nothing else.

2-I tried to connect the device using xperia companion but still nothing.

3-My device only detected as S1 Service !!!.

4-I tried to flash it using S1 tool using the emergency mode by the test point after disassemble the motherboard.

but the pc got hanged then I got this error (

llbug: [\\?\USB#Vid_0E0F&Pid_0001#6&1636b011&0&2#{a5dcbf10-6530-11d2-901f-00c04fb951ed}] open error: "Access is denied")

anybody can help?
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] praveen Glaxi:
guys some one please explain me ...

why people are not providing their back ups to help others....?

1. what happens if they provide atleast boot loader image ?

2. can i take the same boot loader from other moto g5 plus or g5s plus which i very recent ?

3. after hard bricking my phone i installed Moto Zplay boot loader using albus blank flash to revive my phone again using custom rom.. Is there no way to change my phone's bootloader back to normal so that i can get back my boot loader??

if it is possible to provide, just provide me boot loader for Moto g5 plus....

will be waiting for Answers guys please help me out.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
I'll try to answer

1)Though you could in theory back up your device bootloader with the dd command (partition level copy) via TWRP, I would not be comfortable advising you to dd any of the bootloader partitions to your device. The reason being that the bootloader is a critical part of your device's firmware and messing around with it, unless you are confident in rescuing the bootloader, is not something I can recommend. Besides, the bootloader is often the 'guardian of trust' and ensuring your device is not tampered with, so another reason to not flash any bootloaders besides those provided in stock firmware.

2)In theory, those bootloader images may work as your device's verification key should be the same as theirs (probably not G5S Pluses as their firmware is on 7.1.1 and likely use a different verification key). However, having the Moto Z Play bootloader would likely block a flash of the bootloader, since it's a different bootloader.

3)If you've previously hard bricked your device, then at the moment, as I understand it, there does not appear to be a way to get the Potter stock bootloader back on your device besides sending your device to service repair and possibly paying for a new motherboard. Your best bet otherwise is to stay with TWRP flashables. Maybe the stock Oreo fastboot ROM when that arrives may be able to repair your bootloader, but it's a long shot and it's entirely dependent on if the Oreo stock ROM comes with a new bootloader. You may also want to wait for a Oreo blankflash for potter, which may also restore your bootloader to the proper bootloader. Of course, this is the big problem with hard bricking - without the correct tools, it's difficult to properly recover from such an incident. I currently would not recommend going back to stock firmware and of course, you cannot re-lock your bootloader.

The bootloader images are provided with every fastboot image, in the form of the bootloader.img. For Indian devices (which I recall yours is), the latest potter firmware is NPNS25.137-92-8, though you could try NPN25.137-92 or NPNS25.137-92-4. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75839280&postcount=11 for NPNS25.137-92-4.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] gumpysitruc@gmail.com:
echo92 is totally correct in his explanations. As one who has "sacrificed" his device in the name of testing, I can affirm his assumptions regarding the bootloader. My device is usable but with being on albus it is limited in what I can test. One hope that we can cling to is, soak test has started on Moto Z Play, but evidently Lenovo engineers are having problems, as there has been several revisions, with very varied feedback. My thoughts are, if they can't get it right, how can we, without their source code.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Ksonu889637:
I want to know the exact launch date in India.:confused:
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] droidriz:
Its a Rumor that the launch is on 5th of next month in china (source: weibo)

so expect the next day or the same week.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] mag1x:
So I just rooted my huawei p9 and installed xposted installer to get the "Fake My GPS" app, but it doesn't seem to be working, google maps still shows me my own location.

Is there any apps out there working, or anyone know what I can do to make this work? Trying to change my GPS location to spy on US facebook ads, using a private proxy doens't seem to be enough
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Arnys:
fake gps from the app ninjas in store, instal that app as system app with system app muver from store, need busybox too! (any fake gps aplication need to be instaled as system aplication)

with private mode in app ninjas fake gps, changed name, instaled as system app, remuved root, i even can spoof pokemons go without detection! (just there are trick, how properly remuve root without losing fake gps as system app)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] knjigo:
Just bought mate 10 pro. It's android 8.0.0 with 1. January 2018 security update. Is this really latest update (i'am in Switzerland)?

It should have at least march update. Or am I wrong?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Andout:
It's not. Check out Firmware Finder - it's an app which fetches all the firmwares on the Huawei servers and makes it available to you. There are tutorials everywhere.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] felipy2k:
welcome to the huawei world, bought my phone 2 weeks ago and im scared about updates either, my phone came with December/2017 security pacth and the march was on in Firmware Finder.

Install an app called Firmware Finder in the play store. This will auto recognize your phone firmware, and you will be ablle to test with your IMEI if the versions over there will work on your phone. I got the march now!
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] pickupman66:
my USA version just updated to April Security updates. BLA-09 80.0.0.112 (c567)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] knjigo:
Ok, thanks. Now I'm on 137 firmware with march update.

But this app is dangerous. First it wanted to install single SIM update on my dual SIM phone.

I had to completely wipe my phone to get rid of this update:(
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pahlbrandt:
What do you guys think will happen to XTE as a result of this news? Multiple articles have the same info so I don't think it's fake. Could this mean we will lose a major competitor in the US market?

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ling-to-chinese-phone-maker-zte-idUSKBN1HN1P1
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GodOfPsychos:
It doesn't seem fake sadly. Androidpolice said the same : https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/04/16/new-us-ban-zte-means-might-not-axon-8/

I was just about to post a thread on this as well, but you were faster :P

Anyway, if this will really be for next 7 years, then there won't be an axon successor or at least not a good one, since mediatek is still lacking behind. Although they are getting better at every year on making processors. Its still sad news tho
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] troy5890:
Oh no, that's not good. And here I was thinking of getting an Axon 9. Guess I'll continue to play the waiting game to she what ZTE says about this.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Infy_AsiX:
https://www.androidcentral.com/zte-banned-using-us-based-hardware-or-software-its-products

This means no more Axon successor as expected with Snapdragon. It also means a crippled Android with no license to Google services. It effectively means no Axon 9 and the end of ZTE's business in its current form.

For current devices they can't release any updates that include license to Google's apps and services. Won't see official Oreo now unless they remove all the Google licensing.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TPMJB:
Well that's ****ty. I can't say I feel sorry for a company that agrees to legal terms and doesn't abide by them.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RobboW:
Very disappointed with this.

If it does kill Oreo for A7 I will look at unlocking and rooting mine, make changes and un-root.

Someone at ZTE should "leak" the update and sources before **** fully hits the fan.....
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrotaetxe:
This is a showstopper.

Perhaps we will find very cheap 2nd hand ZTEs in a near future...

Regards
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChiDi9901:
ZTE does not only disappoint itself, but also their customers. Great job, guess I can avoid this company now.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] P650SE:
As someone mentioned above, I sure as hell hope someone leaks the update because we have waited a long time for this and it was almost complete in the third round of testing. All of the effort put into developing the update would be wasted if they decide not to release it, not to mention all the customers it would disappoint. :(

I have owned Android devices since 2012 and the Axon 7 has been the biggest let down for me, unfortunately. I think from now onwards I will only consider Chinese manufacturers with a better reputation like Xiaomi. Maybe I will look at getting the Mi Note 3 since it has such an excellent camera. It would be nice if more manufacturers adopted 120Hz displays like the Razer Phone and iPad Pro.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JLLE:
Calm down...

ZTE is still allowed to sell their products in the USA. And We, europeans exists. USA are not the only market in the world. If ZTE can't use Qualcomm anymore, this is a big problem for Qualcomm and not such a big one for ZTE.

They still can use other processors from other manufacturers.

And I really trust we all gonna have Oreo.

Envoyé de mon ZTE A2017G en utilisant Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] laikexpert:
The current situation with ZTE company is very serious.

All ZTE phone users become collateral damage.

It leaves ZTE’s use of Android in a potential quandary.

The software is released under the open source license,

which means that ZTE can presumably continue to install it on its smartphones and tablets.

However, that doesn’t include Google’s specific apps for Gmail, the Google Play store, Google Maps, and other software.

Use of those is governed by the Mobile Application Distribution Agreement, or MAPA, a contract signed between Google and device OEMs.

Without that agreement – which, it would appear at first glance,

Google would no longer be able to extend to ZTE

under the terms of these sanctions – ZTE’s phones

could not be considered Android certified.

original link:

https://www.slashgear.com/us-hits-zte-with-huge-ban-that-has-ominous-android-implications-16527512/

P.S.

We do not want to stay forever blocked on Android 7
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shock-wave:
Would this affect lineage os 15.1?

I love my Axon 7, but this could mean I have to jump ship.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] svsavic:
This is the result of an American aggressive imperialist policy, innocent victims. It will not be long.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScaryBugThing:
Reuters is reporting at least one analyst that says this may be resolved in 3-5 months:

"But Jefferies also said it expected ZTE would be able to settle with U.S. authorities in three to five months."

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...nies-from-selling-to-chinas-zte-idUSKBN1HN1P1

The bottom line is that ZTE has always been cautious to a fault about their US flagships after the Axon 7, probably because the US market takes so many resources and is so hard to compete in. The Axon 7 was an incredible value but failed to become a bona fide hit, and they seem skittish about their commitment to the US even in the best of times. So my guess? An effective 3-5 month ban is better but still may spook them enough to derail Oreo and the Axon 9. It's a shame...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Soyunamortz:
Time to jump to the one plus company ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] laikexpert:
Today,

globally and locally

all official ZTE downoad links are removed.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] troy5890:
You've got to be kidding me

EDIT: Looks like I saw on reddit that an Oreo beta tester(reference) said if he gets word on ZTE not releasing Oreo due to the recent issues, he'll leak the 3rd stage Oreo update to let the rest of us get a taste on what it could've been.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] masong397:
And so it begins, looks like my next phone will be a one plus 6
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tamahouse:
ZTE want to take the worldwide of mobile, but by the lack of Qualcomm chipset, Gapps, this ambition may be end now.

They may no longer invest in developing anything suitable for global user, or at least Qualcomm compatible rom.

I feel so sad, Axon 7 is a great phone, and ZTE had had potential to produce more great product.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jawz101:
The U.S. has been screwing with ZTE for the past 8 years or so.

2012

60 Minutes episode on Huawei and ZTE (when I first heard of the drama)

U.S. gov't puts down sanctions on ZTE and Huawei. Shuttin' down the studio until they take a picture with a midget holdin' these balloons.

Huawei, ZTE ready to share source codes with India

2013

China’s ZTE Corp. Has A Plan To Defuse U.S. Espionage Concerns ZTE says they'll let U.S. carriers look over their source code before anything is shipped.

2016

U.S. to Provide Temporary Trade Sanction Relief to China’s ZTE Corp.(when we were able to buy our Axon 7's)

2017

This Chinese Company Is Helping U.S. Target North Korea Violators

2018

Shuttin' down the studio again
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Well udev already has what he needs and there's no reason for zte to care at this point. It's not like there was going to be any more updates after this one anyway.