yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] Zipdox:
I've been wanting to write this article somewhere for a while now since WhatsApp is pissing me off all the freaking time. This thread is gonna seem really toxic so prepare yourself for some criticism. I'm not exaggerating, just a few minutes ago WhatsApp wipes everything for no reason, probably because I'm low on storage. Speaking of storage, let's hop right into the first argument.

No SD-card support

WhatsApp stores all the media and messages on internal storage. Facebook has had ages to figure this out but still they're more interested in making money off of innocent users and adding ripped-off features like stories, that honestly nobody freaking uses. :(

You need a phone and number

You need a phone with a SIM card to use WhatsApp. Of course many people have this but it's still really restricting. This also means you can't message people without sharing your number, which you don't want some people having.

Messages are stored offline

Messages are stored on one phone and that's really insecure. This also leads to many other disadvantages below.

Only one phone

WhatsApp is not cross-platform compatible. It only works with one

phone

and WhatsApp web needs to be connected to that phone. WhatsApp web sucks so hard because it doesn't work more than half of the time. You can't use

just

a desktop or tablet.

Switching devices is near impossible

If you want to transfer your messages to another device it's damn near impossible. You need to make a backup than reinstall WhatsApp and load the backup and... uuaghhh it's just so goddamn badly designed. The backup process is bad as well.

Facebook.

WhatsApp is owned by Facebook and I don't have to say more than that to tell you about privacy.

Development

WhatsApp doesn't get anymore significant improvements because it already has the majority of the users and Facebook isn't scared of losing them to other messengers, so it isn't worth developing to them.

It ruins image and video quality

WhatsApp down-scales the resolution and quality of media you send and there's no way to turn that off. It's so bloody annoying when you're sharing images or video for something important.

The emojis look like crap

WhatsApp, even on Android, replaces your own emojis with the stock Apple ones, which look horribly outdated. You can go out of your way to install a new emoji font on your device and WhatsApp still ruins them all.

WhatsApp pales in comparison to Discord or an open-source app like Telegram. But despite all these flaws it still has most of the users. It's just too hard to switch because then everyone would have to switch with is really hard to accomplish. I really hope you hate WhatsApp more now and go install Discord. :laugh:
[General Topics] SaadatM:
1. You're on xda, you can surely find a way to move its data to SD if it matters to you THAT much.

2. Telegram f.e. requires a number aswell, but you can setup a username to avoid others getting your number. However, you can openly look-up a username and pretty much get annoyed anyway.

3. Either you're ignorant or haven't bothered at all. There's a VERY OBVIOUS "Backup data to Google Drive" option to save you're chats in your own GDrive.

4. Why would you want that? If you'ge got it setup, why even want the same account on another platform at the same time.

5. Look at Point 3 concering backup and restoring messages/ chats.

6. Facebook hasn't bothered WhatsApp that much and left it working on its own. Don't know what you're on about or I'm missing something.

7. WhatsApp is receiving updates and "stability" updates. I put it in quotes because that's subjective, sometimes IMHO they mess up and break other functions. Please state any "significant improvement" you're missing.

8. For important file sharing you can use a dedicated service. Also the downscaling isn't as bad (on a Note8), images sent by me are just fine on the other user.

9. Subjective. I don't like them either, but you can't be bothered too much by it.

TL;DR:

I'm not sure why you're against WhatsApp but whatever floats your boat.

The list above commenting your points are just my views, not backing up WhatsApp.
[General Topics] DSA:
No point posting this on a hacking forum that is not affiliated with whatsapp in any way

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=w...7j69i60j0l4.2680j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
[General Topics] Zipdox:
If I posted it on the whatsapp forum they'd surely remove it. I just needed a place to rant and reddit didn't seem right to me.
[General Topics] Zipdox:
1. You're right but it's annoying as hell.

2. Yes but at least you can use telegram in your browser without your phone being connected. And Discord has direct messaging

3. Yeah I know and I backup regularly but you have to uninstall the app and install it again if you want to

load

a backup which is really stupid.

4. Because typing on a keyboard is easier

and

when I'm on my PC I don't wanna have to take out my phone.

6. Facebook knows al lot more about you than you think.

7. It's just that they can't live up to a tiny thing like telegram when Facebook has millions of dollars.

8. Yes I know but bothering other people to use google drive for sending an image is pretty annoying to them.

9. Then went out of their way to ruin the emojis and force us to use theirs.
[General Topics] deltamind:
To be honest there is nothing better to which you can compare though, so why complaining? Just don't use it no?
[General Topics] jobird:
just to prevent other people use it:D

but actually I partly agree with op, I usually use telegram more often than watsapp
[General Topics] iambrunoben:
What I really hate about Whatsapp is fuc**** Whatsapp Web functionality. They are not fixing Image quality issue as well. Unfortunately, there is no better chat app available.
[General Topics] galaxys:
I quit using it awhile ago, and have been using telegram instead....
[General Topics] josephwalker:
Totally agree. I used Whatsapp a lot, so I know that there are certain pros and cons.

Though because almost 12 hours working with PC/laptop, I prefer using desktop client version for Telegram. IMO, it's more user friendly and have better sync when it comes to sharing files between the desktop version and the mobile app. I'm not sure, but it seems to me it's less consuming than desktop Whatsapp, have you tried it? I have an old PC which works sluggish, and it showed slightly better performance.
[General Topics] scatman1:
Biggest issue is cross platform backup.

I cant figure out how to transfer whatsapp data from ios to android.

Ios forces you to backup whatsapp to icloud ugh.
[General Topics] Stalker-Jora:
it is not so bad

I don't know, for me it is not so bad, and it can videocalls (unlike telegram for example), and also you can use some alternative like viber if you want ). for example in my country viber is more popular, and in viber you can delete your message for both you and your contact :)
[General Topics] 1Ton1886:
When using WhatApp on your phone, If you send a image or video that has a file size that is less than 100 Megabytes as a "Document" attachment, then the quality of the image or video file will not be reduced. To do this do the following:

1. In the chat window, click on the "paperclip icon" at the bottom of the screen.

2. Then click on "Documents".

3. And then click on "Browse other docs...".

4. Navigate to the file you want to send and then tap on it, and then tap on "SEND".

5. The file will now be sent in it's original form without any compression.
[General Topics] Zipdox:
Yeah but it's a pain in the ass and doesn't embed. I've found out about GBWhatsApp since already
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] samteeee:
Greetings;

I was just wondering what everybody think of the new

"Extended Warranty" being offered by OnePlus?

Thank you.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] mikex8593:
They reserve the right to send a device that isn't the same model and can essentially state your repair was due to you breaching terms and conditions. I think it's complete garbage and I wouldn't trust their terrible customer support.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] intruda119:
Was wondering the same thing.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] samteeee:
Thank you for your replies.

I agree, the only positive I think might be a good Re-selling point

as I usually sell my devices within a year, the extended warranty might worth a few Dollars!
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] SOCOM-HERO:
I bet it is void if you do anything with the bootloader, so kinda pointless.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] TechOut:
They offer a Accidental damage plan as well that would cover user damage

Any unexpected or unintentional external Damage to the device due to any of the following:

- Accidental Damage

- Damage caused by Liquid contact

- Damage due to fire, lightning, riots, acts of God

This Service Contract is valid for 1 Year/2 Years (as applicable) from the OnePlus device purchase date or Service Contract activation date, whichever is earlier.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] x111:
why do you need any phone warranty when you can save that warranty money and than buy any parts you need.

mystery.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] TechOut:
Not everyone has the time or know how to repair small electronics like that.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] gehzumteufel:
is it possible to have more than 1 keyboard layout installed and switch between them? or maybe have the software keyboard have a different layout than the hardware keyboard?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] gehzumteufel:
anyone any idea?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] XL3N7:
I have never managed to use the hardware keyboard to write Greek characters but there are many options for software keyboards. I use Language Extender.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] gehzumteufel:
some guy told me to use PocketCM Keyboard, which i did download and install, but i just prefer stuff thats not an addon as it slows things down etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Chucky_xxl:
Hi,

First sorry for my english ?

When i Start a voicemessage with whatsapp or facebook, the phone dont mute the notification sounds.

is there a trick or setting to prevent the notification sound from playing during a voice message?

Thx
[General Questions and Answers] ben george:
Would anyone have the stock firmware of the above mentioned device as the settings and contacts apps are crashing and wouldn't open. The nearest service centre is more than 100 kms way making it very difficult to submit this device for replair.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] sarichter:
Below is the firmware link for HUAWEI M5 8.4 SHT-W09

Model: SHT-W09

Android OS: 8.0 Oreo

Build: SHT-W09C432B151 (8.0.0.151)

EMUI 8.0

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k4_py875ZNxeODYz1YZkRtL9Iyo159tU?usp=sharing
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] AndDiSa:
[MENTION=4326924]sarichter[/MENTION] probably you should correct the title, it's not 8.1.0.151 but 8.0.0.151

Btw. you can download the full image using HFF, too.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] sarichter:
Yes, but some people still request it without using HFF. I've noticed this with the p20 as well.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] C5Longhorn:
I'm using HFF but the download keeps erroring out on my SHT-W09 (C567). I'm not sure if it's the tablet or my network connection.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] griolls:
Hello

I'm looking for the oemfile of this version for rebranding my SHT-W09 Chinese version C00 in european version C432.

the command to extract oemfile :

adb shell
su
cat /data/custom.bin > /storage/emulated/0/custom.bin.bak
dd if=/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/oeminfo of=/storage/emulated/0/oeminfo.img.bak
exit
exit
adb pull /storage/emulated/0/custom.bin.bak custom.bin.bak
adb pull /storage/emulated/0/oeminfo.img.bak oeminfo.img.bak

Thanks for helping :good:
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Apo11on:
Why won't you use HFF to download the full whatever version you need for C432 region, and then use Huawei Firmware Extractor to extract any images you want from it? Also, how do you intend to flash it with locked FRP? Fastboot wont do it.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] m.lock:
The download link given above for firmware HUAWEI M5 8.4 SHT-W09 is dead. Does anyone has a working link?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] marbertshere:
I really need some help.

I recently set a PIN number on my phone before clean flashing another rom. I forgot to flash twrp after the room (no big deal).

However, after trying to access the developer options to enable ADB to fastboot TWRP, it asks for a PIN number, and nothing works!

I tried to reboot into recovery mode, but it says "No Command". Basically, I can't get to fastboot.

Weird thing is that it says my screen lock is set to swipe, but it still asks for a pin.

Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
You need to set a pattern and a fingerprint and then it'll properly decrypt. If you can boot back into system do that. If you can't boot back in the system you might Flash the factory image again

Also that no command is the stock recovery press power button and volume up button once it'll give you the options. So you're going to probably have to fastboot TW RP image
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] marbertshere:
Well when I try to change the security option it asks for the pin, which doesn't work. I can't get ADB enabled so I can't boot into the bootloader like I normally do.

I'll try that method that you mentioned when I get a chance tomorrow. Thank you for replying
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
so you're already booted into system and you go to try to change it to developer mode and ask for a pin? Or is this all in fastboot mode?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] marbertshere:
I figured it would save me some hassle in the long run if I just wiped and went back to stock, so I did. I didn't realize I could still access the bootloader by holding down the buttons on that screen, thanks for that!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] arielhaz:
Hello xda developers users, today i found out that my dad broke his phone. At first i knew that local shops would'nt be able to help since its not something that has been bought by one. The bigger problem is that, the usb debugging wasnt enabled so i cannot pull out all the pictures. I looked up everywhere for a solution and there was no program that supports this type of phone. I have also tried plugging it into the pc but it showed that:" please insert driver g". tried everything i could so if someone could please find me something to take out the important pictures of the phone i would really appriciate it. ( he doesnt have any type of backup since he barely knows how to use a phone)

Have a nice day!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] gorillaz_gr:
unfortunately when there is no display you can't do much... you can't enter recovery or put your phone in MTP mode to copy files from internal memory. that's why PC can't install driver. By default with USB is only for charging.

I got Redmi 5 Plus using Tapatalk
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Mehari72:
If display is working but no touch, you can connect a USB mouse with a OTG cable.

No picture at all, try to get another S3 and swap the mainboard or buy a new display, there is new stock at some sellers at AliExpress for reasonable price.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] JuhaniJ:
There are YouTube videos about changing the display. You can buy a whole new display (with tools) from Aliexpress. I bought such a set for about USD 55 and replaced a broken display. It succeeded otherwise well, but the front camera does not work any more - maybe the tiny connector is open... The operation takes some time and patience, watch the video before byuing a new display!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] coskun657:
Hello everyone,

I'm following this forum for mounths but just had chance to register.

I tried to root my phone, then I think something went wrong. Turned on the phone and used for a while, but had a fingerprint sensor error. After that I reboot the phone, but while showing the Samsung logo, I got "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" top of the screen. And phone was automaticly turning off after that.

Then I put the phone download mode and tried to install official firmware. Odin was failed.

I tried to flash bootloader only, and fail neither.

I thought maybe the stock rom that I trying to install is older. But now I can't open the TWRP with the buttons for the wipe data. The Samsung Galaxy logo views, after that it turns off.

Trying to install twrp again, Odin gives me fail too. Now I can only open the download mode.

I need my phone today urgently for contact with my colleagues.

Please ask me for the missing informations and please help me ASAP.. Sorry for my bad and complicated English..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] memreb1801:
Try to flash an earlier Version of the bootloader maybe QF7.

I found the flashable odin archive at https://mega.nz/#!5Q4TATzQ!DT2OQO01KHfw7HsVNElZSfZ4DHoO9W99k3dJqfumMhg for s8 and at https://mega.nz/#!dMZ0zbDL!oYrcBh8DeOqMFeO9QObu8eNXVrjsajXICJ0o3MJPJ-o for s8+.

I also find a video for this issue at https://youtu.be/VTi3uBkpJic

Try this and reply back..

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Or just try to flash the stock rom without the cm.bin/ bl firm.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] coskun657:
Thank you for helping but I tried these solutions allready. Now downloading another country's official rom from sammobile. I'm going to try this one but I have no hope :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] memreb1801:
Good luck!!??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] coskun657:
My solution did work. Download the latest firmware and install it with Odin. Thanks everyone anyway..
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] crash_o:
Hi all,

Hope you can help me..

I've been having issues with BT headset(s) since my Honor 7x was upgraded to Oreo BND-L21 8.0.0.330(C432).

The behavior is the following..

I pair the BT headset with 7X and everything goes smoothly. When i check info section on the paired device i see that both, phone and media audio are enabled. If i play the music - everything is OK.

The issue starts when I trigger a call via 3rd party app like Whatsapp, Viber, Hangouts etc..

What happens is that the other person can hear me but I can hear them. It seems like the communication is going only one way.

If in the middle of the call i switch to phone microphone (inside app) - everything goes back to normal.

I tried with two different BT headsets and behavior is the same (both headsets work properly on another phone).One other thing to mention is that all these apps also work properly with a wired headset.

So far i tried to disable Volte, disable Wifi and perform calls via mobile network, wipe cache partition, clear data/cache for BT app, enable/disable google assistant, change permission, unpaired all devices.. But so far nothing worked...

The only thing that is left is to perform a hard reset but I would really leave this as a last resort.

Has anyone had this issue ?

Thanks!!
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] taimour197:
Having the same issue with my anker soundbuds flow headset.
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] edelgul:
Don´t bother with the hard reset, it won´t help.

In fact i´ve even replaced the phone, and on the new phone the story was the same: After the upgrade to 8.0, when a phonecall is made via App (Skype or Whatsapp) there is no sound in the BLuetooth headset, while microphone works perfectly. However is a normal phonecall is made, the headset works two ways.

The problem is reproducible on my several headsets (LG HBS-730 that uses BT 3.0 and Anker SoundBuds Life that use 4.1). The anker soundbuds flow, that were mentioned above, are also BT v4.1. Nevertheless, if i connect my Anker Soundcore 2 speaker (that uses BT v4.2) the two way communication works perfectly. Also it works on my EasyAcc speaker BT075 (BT v4.0) and Taotronics TT-BH12 headset (also BTv4.0).

So I´d assume that the update was tested only on 4.0 and 4.2 BT devices, but not on older or 4.1

So as for the solutions, i hope this problem will be addressed in the next update (hopefully soon) or consider trying the headset with BT 4.2 or later.

Update: It also does not work on speaker Aukey SK-M8 (which also reports to have BTv4.0) - strange. Maybe it is not really 4.0 or my theory with BT versions is wrong.
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] crash_o:
Thanks a lot for your feedback.

In the meantime i did some more testing with both bluetooth headsets and managed to get one working.

The headset i managed to "fix" is Plantronics voyager legend.

What i did was: downloaded "plantronics hub" app and in the settings I disabled "HD sound". By doing that everything started working correctly.

The only downside is the sound quality - it is so bad that I just decided to use a wired headset.

Hopefully this will be fixed in the next update :crying:
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] edelgul:
Those are Bluetooth v3.0 headset. Obviously the problem is with the applied profiles.

I think it would be nice to report this problem to Huawei/Honor. I really don't know whether they check this forum, more reports they get - more chances of a fix.
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] crash_o:
This morning I received an update to 331 - BND-L21 8.0.0.331 (C432).

I retested all of my BT headsets (including moving Plantronics back to "HD audio") and - everything works like a charm !!!

In the release doc it states that this update contains only a July 2018 google security patch but i guess they also fixed the BT issue.

Anyhow, I am happy again ! ;)

Cheers!
[Xposed General] Nico1300:
Hello :)

Flashed Xposed via Magisk Manager.

Tried several modules which worked until i got some outdated and now my phone is in bootloop.

Anyone know how i can deactivate Xposed?

Already tried the Xposed Disabler Zip and tried to delete the module list which doesn't exist on my phone.

I think thats cause i got "systemless Xposed".

What should i do now ? Maybe uninstalling Magisk so Xposed doesnt work anymore?

Thanks
[Xposed General] Ibuprophen:
I don't use Magisk myself but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Magisk XPosed thread.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3388268

If all else fails, and you don't receive any responses (within a reasonable amount of time) from the above thread, your next best bet is to ask for some member guidance within the following Magisk General Q&A thread.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3432382

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Xposed General] spawnlives:
Uninstalling magisk won"t help you much

Link below might help you out.

If modules are outdated or not working properly it would cause issues whether systemless or not.

https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/MagiskModuleIssues