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[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] NikitoGR:
Just FYI there's an option to hide the two "horns" of the top notch in mi8. So it adds a black top and it hides the top notch.

Check it:

I'm in the middle of buying either the mi8 or the mi mix 2s. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but it would be really nice if we could test them irl. I already got mi8 in my hands and I liked it. The top notch is not that disturbing as in the vids. I also liked the detail in the front camera.

Maybe if I have time, I would go to a smaller shop to check the mi mix 2s (if it's available here).

My 2 cents:

-Mi8: The face unlock is not that a big deal. I'd call it useless. It's not that secure, a photo of you, would unlock it. I think 3D is more secure. You have fingerprint! Do not fall into for this one!

-Mi Mix 2s: Wireless charging. I had the s3 supporting wireless charging. Guess what: I NEVER USED IT! No diff if I buy a phone with Wireless charging. It is slow, and you have to buy the pad and find the best spot to leave phone. Maybe you want to buy 100s of these? It would make sense when sleeping, but unless the pad is hidden (like in some IKEA furnitures) I wouldnt bother.

Look, some features look SUPER WOW and futuristic. Think how much you're going to enjoy some features and show them off; 1 week? 2 weeks? Are you really going to use Wireless Charging? Are you really going to use the IR thing? Are you sure you're going to benefit from AI camera in mi8? Is it worth to have the dual speaker effect? (In my current mi5 I can use a mod to make the earpiece a virtual second speaker)

FINAL STATEMENT

I would buy mi8 only because I don't have issues with top notches, and I can configure it to "hide" the top notch. Plus I don't like the camera being in the buttom of Mi Mix 2s, it's like having a "chin".

As for the build quality, I'm going to break either, every phone I get, I break it after 1 year. Is it a curse? Is it my autistic movement? Is it because I watch a lot of "adult content"? Idk. I always break them, I dont care about build quality.

Maybe wait until fall for Mi Mix 3? Maybe there's a real difference. Anyway, the price for both Mi Mix 2s and Mi8 will decline.

(If I try Mi Mix 2s, I will post my new opinion
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Hello,

I got to admit XDA Friend that You kinda make sense and good points:

- 3D lock is indeed needed in a phone to not fool it by a photo;

- Camera position should be on rear top or a bit lower (if the phone uses the phone screen ratio to take a photo, otherwise You can easily get Your finger(s) on the pic); however the world is used to have the cam right on that place, I wonder what would it be like if it were in the centre;

- we're so close to fall that waiting for Mi Mix 3 is a good choice, the prices of the current top Xiaomi top models will drop; BTW in my personal opinion Xiaomi's price for Mi Mix 2s and Mi8 is waaaayy to high! What happened to the low price policy? You can get a new Samsung S8 for the same price with better video camera performance and all the things that Samsung is famous and good at;

- I have got the pleasure of testing Mi Mix 2 (not s) in my hands and besides better screen (Amoled) and photo quality the speed of the menu and overall experiance was the same as I would use a Redmi Note 5 (this one is not so heavy for example as Mi Mix 2);

- I wonder If Xiaomi's Mi phones will be like Google Pixels and always get the newest version of Android without a limit of how many upgrades a Client is allowed to perform (Samsung quarantes only 2 Android upgrades, which I find to be very sad;

I can understand that putting latest Snapdragons in Mi phones may be expensive but still, the prices of Mi phones are too high and that's very unfortunate cause if Xiaomi would continue to get the lowest prices all it's segments it would send the other Brands to panic and all the phones of all the manufacuters would have to drop prices to compete in the market.

Bad move for Xiaomi as it was so close (like just before the finish line of a race) to give up the price fight. If it would countinue it would bring the gigants like Samsung to it's knees and give a devestating blow resulting in a huge market shift.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] NikitoGR:
Well if the renders are true, mi mix 3 will get the dual camera in the centre.

In Mi Mix 2s when someone wanted to take a selfie horizontally, it was a bit tricky.

In the rendered pictures, the chin wasn't there (maybe we will the first xiaomi with a slider???)

I got disappointed a bit by Xiaomi with these prices. It feels like it follows OnePlus; the first phone was inexpensive and after 2 releases, the price doubled.

I feel like there's a business model for entry companies that raise prices in purpose later.

I would be great to had mi8 without the ir scanner, the top notch and get maybe fingerprint scanner under the screen, 4000mah battery etc.

Anyway what I have seen, is that the prices drop somewhat quickly in Chinese eshops but I feel everytime this drop is declining. Not to mention local stores where there is not going to be any significant drop.

As for the updates, dooont be so sure. Xiaomi gives 2 updates and that's it. Mi5 is 2016 model and it stopped at nougat. Mi 5 runs great on Oreo.

I rush to buy a phone (getting in army), so mi8 is the one from a Chinese store. It is advisable to wait for Mi Mix 3 to get released and maybe any other device that would be more worth. Personally, when I get out the army, if I see something better than mi8, will buy it. I want to keep a device more than 2 years, and till now every year or two I'm changing (i.e mi5 with thermal issues, low camera quality, very prone to get damaged). I would have kept mi5 for 3-4 years easily if it hadn't these issues.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
About the business model: In my opinion Xiaomi as I've mentioned before made a very bad move setting the prices of their flagship phones near last years Galaxy S series. If they would continue to fight with Samsung among others using low prices till the end (which was near) they would succeed.

Xiaomi's "trademark" should be putting in every phone a minimum 4000 mAh battery, that would catch almost every consumer's eye.

So having for example this kind of business model: keeping all the prices low, giving good batteries, letting people choose to buy a device with wonderful MIUI interface or with pure Android (Android One on Oreo for example), guaranteeing at least 4 Android upgrades on models that can support it would crush the leading brands in a way that they would have to also lower the prices. And with everyone lowering the prices - the consumers (we) win.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] alabin77:
Coming from HW mate 8, i'll pick mi 8.

In terms of display, see no need for amoled. Ips with good color gamut is fine. +1 for mix 2s

Build wise, mix 2s seems better constructed. Based on watching their teardowns. + 1 mix 2s

For selfie camera, a top cam is always prefered. Bottom/horizontal selfie seems akward to shoot. +1 for mi 8

In terms of design, prefer the notch even if its an iphone clone. At least i pay less for design. At the price of iphone x, i could buy both phones. +1 for mi 8

Development wise, i feel the mi 8 would garner more attention - since price is always an issue for mass market adoption. (mix 2s shld cost more in most countries) Specs wise both are similar. +1 for mi 8

Replacement value is the grey area. I love to max out my phones, usually 2-3 years before i pass it on, so ability to replace battery, broken screen or mic would be nice. Mi 8 teardown seems more direct and popularity should make its parts more accessible. +1 for mi 8

These views could sound bias, but they're just my personal choice. So there i'll pick mi 8.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Dude, that was an excellent answer! (BTW Hello to wonderful Jakarta and their wonderful People)

Can You please do the same "+1" thing with other phones I will tell You about?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] alabin77:
Note 4 (32gb) is too outdated, no point comparing.

Note 6 pro ($220) vs mi 8 might be an option. But the redmi series usually use mid tier cpu. +2 for mi8

Camera wise mi 8 is way sharper. +2 for mi 8.

Samsung phones have always been well optimized. The S8 should come with comparable camera and OS. Cant compare much since no one around uses S8. Might read up and watch the s8 reviews though. Btw the s8 is completely diff price range >$700
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
The price is not so important cause I have both RN4 and S8 in my possession.

I wonder why not sell S8 and wait for something else for 3 years with the money I can get from selling? Whato do You think?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] alabin77:
Alot of tech stuff would have change in 3 yrs say batt, display. Including the money value if u sell s8 today.

The s8 shld last u at least 2 yrs. I would sell redmi 4, goin to be obsolete anytime.

Btw why are u using 2 phones with dual sim? [emoji1]
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] dave157:
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[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] Builtfordtough1:
Cool
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Saktis_STi:
I am not responsible for bricked devices and dead SD cards. YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.

ZE620KL:

Guide is in the folder :)
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] jrd1990:
Hi, how to boot into EDL on zenfone 5? thanks
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Saktis_STi:
Power Button + Volume Up + Volume Down

(ONLY DO THIS WHEN YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE)
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] jrd1990:
I tried but it just went through the normal boot up process ? i want to do this cause my cache partition cannot be mount...

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I tried but it just went through the normal boot up process i want to do this cause my cache partition cannot be mount...
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Saktis_STi:
What did you do?
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] jrd1990:
Turned off my phone. Press vol- and vol+ then plugin the usb cable it booted to offline charging. I also tried pressing vol- and vol+ and power button and it only booted the phone.
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Saktis_STi:
No, I am asking what did you do until you messed up cache partition?

This tool is only for unbricking. For repartioning, it has other tools.
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] jrd1990:
I flashed a wrong rom. But i managed to flash back the stockrom but the cache partition can no longer be mounted..
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Saktis_STi:
PM me please.
[Asus Zenfone 5 (2018, ZE620KL) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] the Doctor:
Per the forum rules, posting pay-per-click links on XDA is not allowed:

LINKS REMOVED AND THREAD CLOSED
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Esthcatombes:
Hello everyone,

(Sorry for my bad English)

I've a Galaxy s7 in FRP mode, i try the OTG, Bluetooth, adb, talkback, ... methods to unlock this FRP locking, but do nothing

The Downgrade doesn't work, i flash with Odin doesn't work, ...

I can activate Scan Qr at the beginning.

I'll up you a video quikly

Have you a solution ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] snowqwer:
Check it out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQ8a8RTRA4

it's latest way to do that
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Esthcatombes:
Hello,

The Realterm method don't work ...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] BlazingKahn35:
That method is for Android 6.0
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Beanvee7:
If you can't roll back via Odin to use an old FRP bypass exploit, your only option is to get access to the Google account

FRP exists to stop theft, it's not meant to be easy to get around.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Esthcatombes:
Nextly, android 8.0 Oreo will going en to 7 ...

So, i will try with Odin and updated firmware
[General Questions and Answers] bflmpsvz:
Hi, I suddenly lost all system sounds, such like a click on tap. I reviewed volume settings and everything is at it's normal level, and all system media files /system/media/audio/ui are in place. Is there something more that could prevent system audio play?

Everything else is playing out normally.

I'm using LineageOS 14.1 clone.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] RealPsygnosis:
Am I need to contact the support via ticket?

thank you in advance
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] D4XT3R:
go quick man

head to emui.com click unlock, enter your huawei account or make one then click since emui 5.0 and enter your device info and you're set your unlock code is in the yellow box on the bottom
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] RealPsygnosis:
thank u so much [MENTION=6970767]D4XT3R[/MENTION] , I've write down the unlock code...

If I unlock bl, do I need to restore the phone?
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] D4XT3R:
i think when you unlock th bootloader it formats the phone but not sure
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Cloud1989:
Yes when unlocking your bootloader the device factory resets so always make a backup of your contents. Unlocked mine this morning after seeing this post and getting inpatient with the lack of the ability of not updating to the latest oreo firmwares ?
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] c411umuk:
Make sure to use desktop mode or a desktop browser. I couldn't access the site correctly otherwise.
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
image below
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] diapolon:
finally, some news
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] salzzz:
is any developers still even working on this phone right now? it seems so quiet here in XDA. I'm afraid some might have switched to newer devices
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] EHSAN™:
Nougat development stoped, all still waiting for Oreo update And kernel source...
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
We have kernel sources, we need fully oreo working blobs (theoretical it is possible to good developer to make it from sources for oreo but not easy, for example mad team - mtk android team made for old jiaju s3 fully working oreo with kernel sources and their own blobs)
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
Jiaju s3 when I bought was on 4.2, later 4.4 and mad team make 5,6,7,8
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] EHSAN™:
lol IF we have kernel source why its dont fully working?? And If we havent Oreo how we have kernel source??

After Oreo Kernel Source Released By Xiaomi We can Use Blobs and Fix Anything that not Working...
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
sorry, you dont know nothing about what u write. sorry...
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] EHSAN™:
Okay You are right, But We Need Something like this After Release Oreo Rom From Xiaomi...

https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-a1-android-oreo-kernel-source-code/
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
Xiaomi developers must make fully working blobs or other developer. We don't have oreo cause someone must make it.

With kernel sources what we have it is possible to do, who make first xiaomi or someone from xda, we don't know now. Guy from xiaomi said that they working on blobs for oreo, but it is not fully working now. Xiaomi working on the same kernel sources and try to make working blobs. With blobs every noob could compile fully working rom from lineageos sources etc

For example I'm noob and compiled latest 7.1 lineages and aosp for our phone (with blobs from xiaomi for 7.1 and kernel sources for note 3) for my own use

https://source.android.com/setup/build/building
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] EHSAN™:
you awnser your quastion!!

We dont have any Kernel Source... Must Wait for Release from Xiaomi, i saing anything else!!!? :confused:

Fix Camera is very hard and Need to wait for xiaomi developers to do that and give us sources!!
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
Ehh, noob

https://www.google.pl/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-kernel-source-code-mi-note-3/amp/
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] EHSAN™:
Yeah im noob if you dont know N is Nougat Not Oreo LOL
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dromaczek:
Whatever, think what you want to thing. Read with patience and think about what you read.
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Manwex:
MIUI 10 Beta update came.

Now kindly wait for the public release.

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[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spyros2:
How did you get the nightly? Did you apply somewhere?
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Manwex:
Apply for a Beta Team member once they need more recruits.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Homerr:
Hi there

I'm not sure if my phone has a hardware problem or if I've done something stupid earlier in the year. I flashed the 'CRAP' Odeo to my phone ahead of general OTA release. I should have known better with the build tag but there you go.

Phone's working fine apart from poor battery life, and now it seems that nothing seems to communicate on USB! I plug it in, and it will charge from USB but that is as far as it goes. What has transpired though is I'm not getting OTA updates so I decided to just restore the phone to stock with Smart Switch which then lead me to discover the phone isn't working over USB.

I can change the mode between MTP/PTP/whatever in dev options and still nothing detects on the computer it is plugged into. Trying to do ADB results in nothing, even from the recovery loader (selecting ADB just reboots the device).

So I am not sure if I am missing something obvious or if there is a hardware fault with the phone. Not a problem if there is, as it is still in warranty/showing as official/in warranty on the phone but I'd rather not take it in for repair if I'm doing something stupid.

So tl;dr: flashed pre-release Oreo to my phone (CRAP build), want to restore to latest official stock, can't because not detecting in either adb/odin.

Any ideas are well welcomed

Cheers
[Tasker Tips & Tricks] gaboplasencia:
Hello,

I have a Galaxy S8+ and i use Iris recognition & fingerprints.

I want to have my phone unlocked when wireless charging. Is it posible? I can't use iris recognition when the phone is horizontal (its uncomfortable) and unlocking by fingerprints isn't physically posible because of the position of the fingerprint scanner.

Thanks in advance,
[Tasker Tips & Tricks] ktmom:
Yes, the power context allows choosing wireless charging as a state. The trick is, once the phone is fully charged, tasker has no way to continue to monitor that it's on the charging mat. You could maintain the state by having a second profile that triggers only when the workers charging is started and runs as long as the device isn't moved.

Personally, I'd use a NFC tag and be done with it [emoji6]

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Tasker Tips & Tricks] gaboplasencia:
What do I have to do? I've tried but I'm new in tasker.
[Tasker Tips & Tricks] ktmom:
That's a pretty general question. Where are you getting stuck?

It's always a good idea to share your profile when it's not working as expected. Make sure it's named - not a default name assigned by tasker. Then long press on the name to highlight the profile. Go to the 3-dot menu and select export -> Description to Clipboard.

Then you'll be able to paste it. Be aware, it easier to use pastebin then link to a post here. If you paste in a post here, the forum software will convert all semicolons with characters after, typically "on" and "off" to emoticons making it very hard to read.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Tasker Tips & Tricks] lauralbaby:
Profile - State - power - wireless, add task to change the lock timeout (latest version, or SecureTask--custom settings - secure lock_screen_lock_after_timeout 555555555).

This will prevent the phone from locking after the screen times out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Blipstein:
I seem to be experiencing skipping or juttering while panning when I'm recording video (60fps). It seems to be tied into the "Image Stabilization". It'll stop when I turn that off. But when it's on I can see jutters when I pan side to side in the display while I'm recording and in the playback.

Anyone else experience this? Any recommendations on how to fix this?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Blipstein:
I'm the only one? [emoji26]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
My note 8 950F behaves normal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Blipstein:
Thanks for checking
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] juwenio:
hallo guys,

i have bought the msi star key 3.0 dongle with the bluesoleil-software and have the following problem: the connection starts but my hermes cuts it in about 5 – 7 seconds. i have tried the latest bluesoleil-software and also with vista and xp sp2 there is the same problem…after reading some hours i recognized that other people had the same problem, but i found no solution for it (is it possible that there is the problem in not being able to use the same outgoing com port – it´s reserved for tomtom)

i hope someone can really help me
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jxl69:
I had been somewhat unlucky and while charging my beloved FLO something went puf (literally). After that I don't have any USB connectivity. Charging my N7 works (very slowly), but no USB OTG or USB ADB. OK Fine and dandy if I wouldn't be total idiot and wipe system while trying to install new ROM before transferring ROM image to internal storage.

Now I have FLO paper clip able to go to TWRP but can't install nothing. As far I understand there's no way to enable wifi in TWRP.

Any ideas what would needed to be replaced to make my FLO work again so I can put some ROM on it and make it work again.

I'm not sure if USB daughter board would suffice and solve my problem. Any suggestions?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] k23m:
Either the USB port developed "dry joints" or the wide silver cable (LCM) needs to be re-seated on both connectors.

Disconnect the battery before fixing LCM cable. Here is advice on USB port repair.

Replacing the daughterboard PCB should be the last resort because it is unlikely that the touch function will work 100%. It would work if we had access to the touch calibration software - the problems are described here https://xdaforums.com/nexus-7-2013/nexus-7-2013-qa/drivers-to-calibrate-touch-screen-usb-t3334898
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jxl69:
I doubt re-seating would help or cleaning USB port, since it was something electrical happening with that *puf*. If my memory serves me right there was a smell of burnt electronics. I doubt that some shortage disconnected any cables.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] dave457:
Sounds like you need a new charging port and board. Easy to fit but difficult to get hold of one. Maybe purchase a broken Flo on eBay and extract the charging port board
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jxl69:
Even tho charging works? The only problem is data part of USB connection. USB OTG will not work neither will it connect to a PC for file transfer/adb. But if connected to PC or plug device charges. I believe it will not charge past 80 or 90%.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] dave457:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] wlanakabel:
so i got an s8 and im trying to root it. apps like kingroot doesnt work so im asking u guys.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dalanik:
First of all, this is S8+ forum, not S8. Second, did you try to search before posting?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Ragamuffin73:
jeeez... someone's a bit salty...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] esjames:
Here is a good place to start if you have a snapdragon model:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-partcyborgrom-aqi6-deodexed-t3702988