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[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] hkklife:
Got this update installed Tuesday night here in the USA, downloaded OTA just fine.

Initial impressions were that it's still quite laggy but a few reboots and wiping cache cleared all of that up. It's now nice & smooth, much improved over Nougat. I haven't had much time to play with but it seems just as smoother on power-saving mode as it did before running at full speed. Multitasking is also much smoother. Audio output volume is GREATLY improved thanks to the Dolby Atmos support.

I think we're on the same Samsung Experience version as the GS9 as well. Not much change in the stock apps. Gallery seems to load thumbnails a tad faster.

I have noticed that battery drain seems to be a tad faster than it was under Nougat but it's not draining as much overnight when connected to wi-fi as it was before.

Maybe it's just a placebo effect but the screen seems a tad sharper in its rendering and colors look a tad more saturated. Fingerprint scanner works MUCH better than before. I also don't get the periodic wi-fi disconnects from my Asus mesh router as I did before. That was really annoying!

Overall, a fantastic update that addresses all of the little annoyances from before. The update is so good that it makes me reconsider getting a Tab S4 (assuming that's even a real upcoming device!)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nosferatu.:
So my youtube tv lag thing any suggestions?

The only thing I've noticed when it stutters, if I continually tap the screen to cycle bringing up the on screen display and removing it the frame rate runs fine. It's almost as if the cpu takes a nap while YouTube tv is running. Once I stop tapping it'll stutter.

Any thoughts on how to fix? I've already factory reset the tablet and it still does this.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] poetryrocksalot:
Does it also stutter when you view Youtube from Chrome?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nosferatu.:
Looks like Chrome doesn't like it either. I set Chrome at "request desktop site." It'll start at 480p and play fine. Then it'll try and up to 720p60. Stutter city. It forces itself back down to 480p and then plays fine.

This has to be a software issue I cannot understand how this is a hardware issue but could this be a hardware fault?

The "only" fix is downgrading the tablet to Nougat.

Here's what I've done to try and eliminate things from the equation...

1. I factory reset Nougat, upgraded to Oreo USA. Installed NOTHING other than YouTube TV. Stutter.

2.) I then said okay, went into settings, factory reset directly from Oreo. Once again installed NOTHING other than YouTube TV. Stutter.

3.) Put tablet in download mode and use ODIN to downgrade to the ARA2 firmware (Nougat). Install YouTube TV only. Works like a champ. Install all my other junk. Continues to work like a champ.

Oh, to help in troubleshooting on Oreo, the regular YouTube application works fine. I just played a 1080p/60FPS movie trailer not one hiccup whatsoever. So, in short, if I didn't have YouTube TV I would have never noticed a problem.

I tried other services with Widevine. Amazon Prime Video. Plays fine in HD. Granted couldn't find 60 FPS content. I'm borrowing a Netflix account from my mother just now to test another service. She's on the HD payment plan. I'm streaming Planet Earth II. Can't tell resolution but plays fine (and under about/device it says PL:1 so I'm assuming that's a go).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] scousetomo:
hi i updated fine thanks for the links can anyone plz show me the steps to gain root again please also sorry to be a pain were do you guys dload the 4k netflix app
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] poetryrocksalot:
Well I know someone who had a stutter and/or graphical issue with both Netflix AND YouTube. But it was on Windows 10. Whenever he tried to do high resolution or 60 fps videos (I forgot which one) he had similar issues that you are having. So I recommended him to set his browser to use h.264 codec (I told him to go to Chrome extensions and to download the extension that enables h.264 codec for Youtube/Netflix) and it solved his problem. However, you're on Android so IDK if that is even possible to do. The Chrome extension is: h264ify
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mx82:
Has anybody tried to use a VPN to get the update ?

Is there a list of countries where the update is already released?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] skippy1331:
Just got the update here in Australia. ??
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] scousetomo:
has anybody got the netflix app to show hdr if so can you tell me how plz
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nosferatu.:
Yeah that's what I was reading around online which unfortunately is not applicable to Android. I may just later in the week go buy another Tab S3 and see what happens. If it works I'll just get rid of the current one I have. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] poetryrocksalot:
I mean I have a LEGITIMATE Oreo Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 from the US market which I have to explain to people dozens of time that, yes, I downloaded the official update and installed it the standard way. I would test it for you, but I am dealing with a much bigger issue right now. I can't install any of my paid Android apps and am having trouble getting it fixed it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
Do you have root?

Download a kernel app such as kernel tasker and try a different governer.

You could try performance which would max the cpu.

If the global settings work then you can set it just for a particular app.

So the cpu would automatically run in performance mode whenever you're using YouTube.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] namitutonka:
Use updato.com for firmare

Haven't tried VPN, but you can search updato.com for your model. i.e. SM-T820, SM-T825C, etc.. Search results there list many countries. My free 2.6 GB download for SM-T820 (US version) took less than ten minutes, much, much better than sammobile.com. I used Odin3 v3.13.1 to put oreo 8.0.0 on my tablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nosferatu.:
I do not have root it's 100% stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Armeniandave:
Just giving my experience. When I updated it was a laggy frustrating experience.

I tried everything but nothing helped significantly. I decided to do a full factory

restore and wow it is super smooth now!

Definitely worth the time to do a full restore and do not restore any data from

any backups. It did wonders for my S3!!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xpil:
I would like to shear with you some info regarding t825 update and ask you a couple of questions.

Originally I had my t825 rooted (magisk) and AQD6 nougat rom. I took the risk to use Smart Switch to update to Oreo.

Smart Switch recognized my phone and installed the European version of Oreo in 10 minutes or so....

To my surprise all the previously installed programs function perfectly. No re-installation was needed. The only programs that do not function any more are the ones that require root, since, as expected, I lost root in the process.

Now my three questions regarding Oreo:

1) My t825 is NOT google play certified any more ( It used to be when I was rooted!!). Is there a way to fix it?

2) The tablet looses the date and time when you reboot it (It defaults to October 2 and 4:05 pm all the time) and then, after finishing booting, gets the correct date and time from the network. Any Ideas?

3) Is there a procedure to root it without loosing the installed programs? I was prepared to root and install them, because I thought that Smart Switch would have formatted everything, but now I am kind of hesitant....

Thanks in advance for any suggestions
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ianmacd:
1. Clear the Play Store data.

2. Sorry, I don't know.

3. If your /data partition is now encrypted, TWRP won't be able to read it in order to make back-ups. Fixing that requires formatting the partition.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xpil:
How do you clear the play store data in Oreo? Up until nougat I could find it in apps. In Oreo I cannot find it there ( data to clear I mean...).

Regarding root now. Is there a way to backup all my installed applications before formatting to restore it later?

Titanium requires root as you know.....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ianmacd:
Play Store should still be there under Apps. It is on my T820.

As for back-ups, that's a trickier one now you're unrooted. I backed up /data with TWRP before upgrading to Oreo.

Maybe SmartSwitch again? I have no idea how effective that is, as I don't use it. Otherwise, Google's own app and config data back-up service covers more and more apps these days. I find that I need to restore from Titanium less and less over time.

Sorry, I don't have a good answer for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xpil:
ok. I found it. I cleared data (both cache and application data) but nothing happened. uncertified again.

Thanks any way....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ianmacd:
I have seen it take a few minutes to return before. Do you still not have it now?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xpil:
Now it is fixed. I had to turn oem unlock off though, and then clear data again and reboot the tablet.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] diehard2013:
did OP break his tab S3?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xpil:
Date and Time problem Oreo

Need your help for my T825.

I have just upgraded to Oreo (no root any more). Everything works fine but the date-time settings.

Each time I boot the tablet it sets the time to a strange default. After a couple of minutes it goes to the correct time, if I am connected to the internet. Otherwise the default (faulty) date-time remains for ever. I Switched off the automatic (via wifi) synchronization and set the date-time manually. Unfortunately this did NOT solve the problem, as whenever the T825 is turned off the date-time I put are apparently lost, and the next time I boot the phone the defaults values reappear.

Are there any suggestions, because I have spent too many hours without solving this stupid problem. The problem must be related to Oreo, since I did not have it with nougat....

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ToneLa:
Guess nobody here knows since you got no answer :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Arthasdude:
Hi everyone,

Since my last tablet is dying, I'm interested in purchasing a new tablet.

I've read in so many topics that the ipad pro is by far the better tablet. A couple of those reasons were the Ipad being snappyer and the sound being better.

But with the Oreo update also came Dolby Atmos and other optimizations. I wonder if the ipad pro still is the better option, considering the gorgeous OLED display on the tab s3 and the lower price (around 60ish% of the ipad). Any advice? Anyone who has both?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] griezmann.7:
As the tittle!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Danchibald:
We didn't got 8.1 Oreo yet...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] griezmann.7:
As i know, that will be soon
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] berezker:
For ****s sake stop asking for android P

It's still in beta and only for a handful of devices

Wait until the end of the year and you'll likely get it
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Premananda_laishram:
There is already a port. And it works like a charm. Try it out. There is a detailed tutorial in the link too.

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/how-to/guide-install-android-p-dp3-mi-a1-t3817937
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] ludditefornow:
I know a guy, who has a friend, who works with someone who knows this other guy (who probably knows Kevin Bacon - statistically speaking) who thinks P on A1 should be out in a couple of days. ;)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] denisval:
This comment :'-)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] kpp0819:
official from google korea blog

we can get android P in this year
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] alkesh95:
Is this some weird kind of subliminal message for people to watch Ant-Man and the wasp. Cause this reminds me of Ant-Man style story telling ????
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] kudos1uk:
Yep........ It's called "Pie".
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] amsmu:
Hey, is there any way to enable "hey Google" listening even when screen is off as sd 660 supports Qualcomm All-ways aware tech?
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Shebee:
I also desperately need this feature and it's bugging me.
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] nikaizad:
Just turn it on the Google app?

I turned it off just because it's creepy having someone listening to you every second..
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Shebee:
It doesn't work when your screen is off/locked.

Kind of defeats the purpose for me since I mostly use it in the kitchen when cooking, or in bed when settings alarms.

So having if I have to get to my phone anyway, I might as well just do it manually..
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] amsmu:
Hey, is there any way to enable "hey Google" listening even when screen is off as sd 660 supports Qualcomm All-ways aware tech?
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] adwaitk007:
even if it does, it will take toll on battery backup.
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] K.khiladi:
If you haven't set any Pin or password or fingerprint authentucation, then even with screen off and saying "Hey Google" will unlock the device.
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] ubeogesh:
K.khiladi, what if you set pin or fingerprint? And if you enable voice unlock in google settings at the same time?
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] Shebee:
Did you try this yourself?

No it doesn't work, that's how mine is set up.
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] K.khiladi:
Yeah. I tried that myself and that worked.
[Droid Turbo 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YAROSSAINT:
Could some one give a clue how to decipher abbreviation of Build Number in Motorola's firmware name?

There a few for example:

LPKS23.229-1-5 — Chinese Moto X Pole

MPKS24.107-54-6 — International Moto X Force

NCK25.118-10.5 — Verizon's Droid Turbo 2

First letter, obviously name of Android — Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat... etc. Last one letter is

Security

.

But what about two letters in a middle? My guess second is Carrier in case of Verizon, but I'm not sure...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
Hello fellas,

This is a thread for audiophiles. We will focus on the audio experience and let other enthusiasts share ideas and experiences.

This is a dynamic thread. Help us update this thread to the best.

BEST WORKING AUDIO MODS​

Shox Audio Mod (by ScreaMySkrillEX )​

link: https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/themes/audio-mod-hardware-based-best-audio-t3598455

A.R.I.S.E Sound Systems™​

A.R.I.S.E. Sound Systems™ is an established and renowned Android audio development project known best for its cutting edge sound systems and trendsetting techniques, perhaps known even more for its unmatched support and assistance for users and its unrivalled community, breaking XDA records for activity - accolades only possible by doing things the right way, every day.

Many contributors make this project possible by managing the various groups and communities outside of XDA, providing the highest level of courteous assistance available anywhere. These contributors, many behind the scenes, are the backbone of this project and allow us to grow day by day in every aspect of the project. They are recognized as contributors towards the bottom of the OP. And of course, the entire ARISE™ family and community, the lifeblood of the project and an exemplary example of a forum's thread at its finest.

link: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709

Dolby Atmos for Oreo

​

link: https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/themes/mod-dolby-atmos-oreo-8-1-t3734338

Viper4Android

​

This is a magisk module, but you can also flash it on system in the recovery incase you are not a Magisk user

XDA thread: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-viper4android-fx-2-5-0-5-t3577058

It is also availabe on Magisk Manager's download section

BEST MUSIC PLAYERS​

Poweramp

​

There are several versions of Poweramp out there. The last stable version is V2 which is availabe on google play.

There is also a V3 alpha and a V3 beta available on the official forum which offer Hi-res audio output.

V3 alpha is the almost fully functional version with older UI and V3 beta offers a brand new UI but some of the menu components are missing yet.

Official website: http://powerampapp.com/

Forum: http://forum.powerampapp.com/

Neutron

​

Official website: http://neutronmp.com/

Forum: http://neutronmp.com/neutronforum.html

Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neutroncode.mp

Player Pro

​

Since there's no brief introduction on the official website, I'll fill the description later.

Just remember, you also need to buy the DSP Pack to benefit from 32-bit float output!

Official website: https://www.aplayerpro.com/

Forum: https://www.aplayerpro.com/forum

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerprotrial&hl=en

Don't forget to discuss about your ideas upon the given mods and players. Name some good ones yourself!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
How to check the audio output

You can analyze your device's audio output using a simple adb command:

1. If you have a rooted device, simply install a terminal emulator (or enable the one in the developer options if your rom has one)

type

su (then grant root)
dumpys media.audio_flinger

Then it will give you an output like this:

*some piece of code*
Input thread 0xee003300, name AudioIn_196, tid 18938, type 3 (RECORD):
I/O handle: 406
[B][U]Standby: no[/U][/B]
[U]Sample rate: 16000 Hz[/U]
HAL frame count: 320
HAL format: 0x1 (AUDIO_FORMAT_PCM_16_BIT)
HAL buffer size: 640 bytes
Channel count: 1
Channel mask: 0x00000010 (front)
[U] Processing format: 0x1 (AUDIO_FORMAT_PCM_16_BIT)[/U]
Processing frame size: 2 bytes
Pending config events: none
[U]Output device: 0x2 (AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_SPEAKER)[/U]
Input device: 0x80000004 (AUDIO_DEVICE_IN_BUILTIN_MIC)
Audio source: 6 (voice recognition)
AudioStreamIn: 0xf02fd4f0 flags 0 (AUDIO_INPUT_FLAG_NONE)
Hal stream dump:
Fast capture thread: no
Fast track available: no
FastCapture not initialized
1 Tracks of which 1 are active
*some piece of code*

you should look for the one which is not in standby (bolded and underlined for you)

2. If your device is not rooted, install adb.

Connect your phone to the computer. Make sure you have "USB Debugging" enabled in the developer options.

Go to the adb install folder, hold shift button then right-click. Click on "Open Powershell/Command Prompt window here" to open adb.

once loaded, type

adb devices

It will ask for permission on the phone. Immediately accept to continue. Then you can a list of connected devices so you know that adb has detected your device

Then type:

adb shell dumpsys media.audio_flinger
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
reserved
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
Guys, which oreo roms currently support Poweramp's Hi-res outputs?

I checked through the adb, the rom which I'm currently using(ABC) doesn't.

I heard that AEX oreo also doesn't support hi-res till now. However some dude posted a screenshot that the "Experimental hi-res output" of build705alpha is working on NOS. Can you please check and report?

What about nougat roms?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
I mean, seriously, yall just use MIUI's default music player? Blackplayer EX? Pulsar? Shuttle?

No audiophile of any kind??
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mpschahal16:
Nitrogen Os support experimental hifi audio in Poweramp.

I m the one who posted those ss
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
Cool. What about OpenSL ES HD? Have you tried that on NOS?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mpschahal16:
Opensl Es hd not working
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] GuestK00364:
Back when I got my device I preferred Neutron in blind test vs Poweramp and I still stick to it. AIMP gets as close as I would expect from a free player.

Also Biohazard sound mod for any mainstream music, flat and clean for classical.

P.S. I might check out Player Pro some day
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] pritamdutt:
How tp make the audio mods work. Evrytime i try to flash these, i get some kind of errors and messed up sound server.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tatoh:
I only use viper, the magisk module works in every Oreo ROM. My favourite audio player is vanilla player. I'm using retro player ATM. But I don't have your standards. Also shox don't work for me anymore, get bootloops every time I flash it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
Contact the developer on telegram. He can help you.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
Which mod are you trying to install?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
I've been trying to make Ainur Sauron work on kenzo, but I feel like the mod isn't fully working. I'll add it to the thread once I found it working. For now, I found the Qualcomm soundlib options in useroptions file useful. Dirac Hardware Hexagon addon is also working (however I don't like it). You can try it if you like the dirac effect found in MIUI roms.

My primary problem for now is the non-working hires audio capabilities of oreo roms. "None" of the audio mods or audio plugins solve the problem. All work on Nougat but not on oreo. Donno who is the culprit
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashwinonm:
Can someone list all the 24bit enabled ROMs?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] IvanKurnia:
any of y'all use external DACs?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
Not me, my broke ass can't afford any DAC for now. How come you asking?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] illall:
i dont use Miui.

my kernel is Agni, and oreo bootleggers rom.

music player is retro(stock in bootleg rom) rarely used. mostly im using spotify.

im flashed AinurSauron, AinurjamesDSP, and shox audio. but im only using viper for adjustment sound to my preferences. my listening device right now is KZ ED16 earphone.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] amn1987:
Any further development regarding Hi-res audio support in Oreo or even Pie ROMs? I can't get it work in Neutron MP even in Nougat. It just emits a high-pitched sound even if no song is playing. However in Poweramp it works fine and in combination with Agni kernel the sound output is pretty good. Since Nougat ROMs are no longer being updated I would like to move on to Pie but this is a big drawback.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DarkSoul101:
When it comes to sound software has a very little role to play. If you use cheap headphones with the best amp it won't make them sound like expensive ones. Stop acting like you know everything.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mehrshad.shafaghi:
So, after this long time you've came to this dead thread to say that some app like spotify's ability to produce sound is equal to the ones like poweramp and neutron? And that you only have to pay a lot of money for expensive DACs and headphones, otherwise you shouldn't even bother and try to make a change in the software? Denying the fact that a good player is not just about the output but also giving a convenient UX so you can enjoyably manage a probable big library? Ok
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DarkSoul101:
I never said the quality is equal! I said it has a very little impact. DACs are mostly used to run high resistance headphones and sound quality is their secondary task.