yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Root is required? Akk. From what I read I thought it would be (relatively) as simple as hitting a different (new) GLOBAL_ACTION_LOCK_SCREEN API instead of the Device Admin API. Of course... Google. They don't do things right, they just do them halfway, so you fee like it could be right. I think they secretly like the impression that they built up hope and then let their customer base down. Lol.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] koax88:
my mistake, idk about (new) GLOBAL_ACTION_LOCK_SCREEN API before this. Anyway i just tried on nova launcher beta, yep, now can assign lock screen to any gesture. it uses the new screen lock method that supported by android P now.

and here an app that i found also support android P. But it is a paid app, i tried and it works.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.screenlocker
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Awesome. Thanks!

This looks like it needs Tasker. Never used that before but I went ahead and purchased it. Figured out how to set the task to the lock app, but I cant figure out how to set up a trigger. Seems to be the profile tab, but I dont see anything that is fingerprint sensor there. Could you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

EDIT: I think I figured it out. TouchTask app. I like pressing the button, so I just set every direction. Best I could get.

EDIT2: Found out how to set a vibrate to occur right before screen off to get the same haptic feedback from screen on. Thanks again! [emoji846]
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bassguy60:
mrdoug, would you mind sharing the steps you used to make TouchTask and Tasker lock the screen using the fingerprint reader? Much appreciated!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Here's the base steps I figured out. I had to go back and try to recreate it.

Personally, I didn't find Tasker easy to use at all...very unintuitive for me, at least. Hopefully this is everything. I dont have the vibrate part in there... I need to recreate that, first. Hope to post shortly for you.

One word of caution... I found this somewhat tempormental ... it doesn't work on occasion, for no good reason I can discern. Maybe one of the apps necessary is closed to save memory? I don't know. Still, until I find an all inclusive app using the new API, this is the best I could do myself. I literally program nothing... No knowledge whatsoever. This was very new to me.

For the setup I created, you need three apps:

1. Tasker

2. TouchTask (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.touchtask)

3. Screen Locker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.screenlocker)

In Tasker...

A. Create a Task:

1. In the Task Tab

2. Select the + in the bottom right corner to Create new task

3. Name it

4. Select the + in the bottom right corner to add a new action

5. select plugin...

6. Choose screen lock app

7. Tap the config pencil (upper right)

8. Choose back arrow (twice?)

9. The new task should appear in the main screen

B. Create a Profile

1. Got the profile tab

2. Select the + to add new trigger

3. select event

4. choose plugin

5. choose touchtask app

6. Choose fingerprint gestures

7. Choose pencil icon to edit

8. Select all option you want (I set all directions, personally)

9. Select check mark upper right to save

10. Back arrow to main window

11. Popup will appear asking what task to link it to... Select the screen lock initially created

If anyone has any suggestions to improve this... Or better yet, an all inclusive app, let me know.

Hope this helps (and actually works for you... Again, I'm in uncharted territory here).

Edit: To add the vibrate just go into the tasks tab, select the one you created for the screen off, and press the plus in the bottom corner to add a new action. Select alert and then Select vibrate. When you fine tune the duration to your preference, simply move vibrate before lock screen in the list. That's it.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bassguy60:
Thank you, mrdoug, for providing very clear, detailed instructions for integrating TouchTask, Tasker and Screen Locker. I was able to lock my screen using the fingerprint reader. Seems to function very similar to the paid app Fingerprint Action Pro, which is also Pie-compatible. The best Oreo fingerprint app, Fingerprint Quick Action, hasn't been updated yet for Pie.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Surprise! I found this a few minutes ago...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catalyst06.fingerprintactionpro

Anyone with Android P try this? Any word on how the fingerprint lock function works? Unfortunately it's an IAP, so I'm hesitant to buy it without any knowledge of it's quality. Maybe I'll email the developer.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bassguy60:
I bought Fingerprint Action Pro, and it does work with Pie. No vibration however.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Just saw your comment... So how does FAP work? Is it responsive? Does it kill the battery? Any issues with it not working like Tasker?

So glad you posted that. Was hoping someone had tried it.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] WibblyW:
Automagic, IMHO, is much easier to use (and some say more functional) than Tasker and can do what you want (if I've understood the ask correctly) with no add-ons and a very simple 'flow' concieved, written, applied and tested in about 2 mins :)

I'm no more than a fan of this app, which is extremely well supported by the dev and community.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.gridvision.ppam.androidautomagic

Screenshot below is the UI that completely defines how this flow works - everything is defined just by creating flow charts which, if necessary, can become as complex as you like. ;) BTW the lockScreen() function is new and currently only available in the beta (Early Access Program) version of the app, freely available from the app's support forum and is as stable (for me) as the Play Store version. I currently have 55 (now 56) flows defined in the app....
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrdoug:
Might give it a try at some point, Thank you.

I am currently liking the app bassguy60 suggested. It is a LOT more stable than my Tasker script. I miss the vibrate function, but I'm in the process of asking the developer to implement. Hopefully it's something easy and much requested.

The most important part is consistency and fingerprint action pro has it over my Tasker script.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] reflush:
this one works like a charm :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vinance.fingergesture
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sliding_billy:
Does anyone know how to turn off the notification beep that sounds through the earpiece while you are on a call?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Bmontain:
Hi everyone, may i know Huawei P20 Pro can use Game launcher (Samsung App)?

Because i want to recording game with internal sound.

Or have any app can recording game with internal sound?

Thank 1st~
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CATASTR0PHE622:
Hi I am new at rooting a device safely, I've previously rooted a Huawei tablet and it was a success but after I left it for a month it got into a bootloop so that lead me to buying my Z530, I want to root my device but I do not want to get a bootloop so I need help from this site. Also I have no access to a computer because I recently broke mine, so I am looking for a way to root my device without the use of a computer etc... Finally I need a TWRP for my z530 because [MENTION=8100545]gokul53[/MENTION] 's link is down. TIA.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrTooPhone:
The Moto G3 forum has become very quiet. That must mean many moved on to another phone. I am curious of those who moved on to another low cost phone like the G3, what phone did they move to.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArKy92:
Redmi note 5 Global :D
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M1810:
Moto G5 plus
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrTooPhone:
Specs and cost all look good. It is a little big. I take it you like it. Do you have yours rooted? Something other than stock ROM.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrTooPhone:
I have been waiting for the cost to drop on the Moto site. I can not find any 64/4GB versions on Amazon or Ebay.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArKy92:
Yup I like it, at the start I thought that it was too big but now it is comfortable (I have big hands anyway). I'm using Android P gsi (pixel experience) and it is awesome :p.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluedragon12:
im getting the moto x4 tommorow. i got it pretty cheap for 280 euros
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wave49:
Oneplus 6. It's pretty good for development!
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nubry:
A5 2017 for Samsung reliability and the phone is great so far !
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carnage_mafia:
Still on Osprey coz i love it... ?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pankym24:
asus zenfone max pro m1

I moved on to the asus zenfone max pro m1 simply due to the low cost SD 636 and 5000 mAh battery.

The main camera is not good - no EIS and pictures come out blurry. Installed the google cam mod to improve picture quality (no root required).

If I was out to buy something now it would be the Xiaomi Poco F1 due to the SD 845 SOC at such a low price.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
Still using the osprey. Have no need to upgrade just yet as phone still works and battery life still pretty solid. I'll upgrade when the battery dies out but think I would have to get the poco f1
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hossman:
Mi A2 lite should be here any day

Osprey will still live as hand me down, it has been a great device and still is
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nandakis4:
Lenovo p2 ..since 1 year.. but I gave my Moto G3 to my dad ?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoalbincr31:
battey life !

I'm too in love with my osprey still a solid companion...

how's your battery life mate, did u get your battery replaced ? I'm getting around 2 to 2.5 hours only.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carnage_mafia:
Nope .. I'm still getting close to 5 hours Sot..?? I haven't replaced yet..
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
That's my battery life
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carnage_mafia:
You replaced battery..? And which Rom?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
Never replaced battery and using lineage 14.1 hardened edition by MSe1969. I'm using the version with micro g and get my apps from yalp store and fdroid as not using play store etc
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
I've have lowered the brightness to minimum with auto brightness still on
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shreyansh_chauhan:
Zenfone Max pro m1

For - Android P and Q updates promised

Alternate month security patch updates upto 2 years.

SD 636 - 4gb variant

No bloatware

Huge battery - 5000mah

Dedicated sd card slot

Decent cameras (after enabling camera2api and using Gcam)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
I get same battery life as you but instead osprey I have Merlin. I am confused if I should get the battery replaced or get a new phone after saving some money.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heinz_P:
After my speaker stop working, I went to a Motorola G5s and after some month in use, I can say it is also a good device.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpiralX15:
I'm one of the few people who's still using the device.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrTooPhone:
Me too. But I am still looking.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
I have moved on to Redmi Note 7 Pro. Trust me. It's life changing.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NL4/JairSterre:
Moto Z2 play

I did not see another choice as to take another Motorola device, because they're so damn awesome.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
Moto G 2015 was the last Moto phone that was anywhere near awesome.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NL4/JairSterre:
Nah man, the z2 play is awesome! Especially for the price I got it. I got it for 120 euros second hand. I am able to get Alexa on this thing, which is easily hackable, I can get a better zoom camera, and the phone on its own is really good.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
But the processor they are providing for the price is not justifiable.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ethaniel:
I still use osprey everyday, as main phone. It's still great, rugged, still works good. I'm on RR rom based on 7.1 since 2 years, never changed it because It worked great (and laziness, but don't tell anybody :D ). Now battery is a bit old (still holds almost a day without problems), and maybe it's time to move on. 32gb nowadays is getting a little stretched. I'll use it a backup phone because it's reliable, a backup phone needs to be reliable.

I suggested 2 years ago a friend to buy Moto G5 because my experience with the G and G3 was so great, but I felt it a bit strange in terms of quality and stock ROM stability. But I have to tell that I only tested it for a day and with it's original rom.

What do you recommend? Is it wise to go on with MotoG series? (I was thinking about G7 Plus, 64gb, and i can get it for 275 Euro)

I did read here good things about Redmi Note 7 (128gb, 220 Euro) but I see it doesn't have any support for custom roms, root, etc and it doesn't have NFC.

I really think that as of today the need of custom roms is decreased. Android is getting rich and richer every day more, but it's still nice to have choices.

I'm really out of the loop nowadays, so I'm asking you a hand. It would be nice complete NFC support (as I find it useful for work, but maybe it could be useful also for other things), and I'm open for suggestions about everything you can tell me. I'm not really in a hurry, so if you are aware of some great device to be released soon I can wait for it.

Thank you very much.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
I've also moved on from my beloved Moto G Turbo Edition (Merlin) to Redmi Note 7 Pro. And honestly, it's a breeze. I'm not saying merlin/osprey was bad experience. But the performance gap is way too much for today's standards. As you mentioned that you need NFC support, sadly it doesn't support NFC. But the rings that it does, does great. Anyways, here's a list of NFC supported devices under INDIAN RUPEES 20000 which roughly translates to under 250-300 euro. https://pricebaba.com/mobile/pricel...0-19999&show_status=IN_STOCK&start=0&limit=40

But I would also suggest you to wait for Redmi K20 which is going to be a flagship grade device like poco f1. And yes it will support NFC.

You can ask me freely if you want to discuss any further.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ethaniel:
Thank you for the reply, very appreciated.

I did not mention before but I want to remain in the 250-300 EUR price range, maybe a little bit more only if it's really worth. :)

Poco F1 is great, damn great, and good price. But no NFC unfortunately.

Yes, I have no problems in waiting, maybe it's worth to wait for Redmi K20. I see on most Xiaomi devices that custom development is almost sleeping, if not dead at all.

I also read about new upcoming Moto G8/P40. We will see...

I repeat, I am out of the loop, I missed all the project treble thing, etc etc etc. so I'm really lost choosing for a new device to buy. Any intresting/useful features in these latests 2-3 years that I missed?

Thank you brother, very kind.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
I don't think there is too much that you've missed. There's still a lot to come. Don't mind, but I think Moto is out of the league regarding mid range smartphones. They just can't compete with the price competitive Chinese offerings. Xiaomi is giving a hard time to the likes of Moto, Samsung, LG etc. which were top dogs once. I would suggest you to keep the osprey for now and wait for upcoming goodies. Happy to help. :)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ethaniel:
For sure I'll not buy a Samsung or a LG. Never more. The latest Samsung I liked was S2, but with custom roms of course. Never liked the Samsung OS, flashed it the 1st day I got it back in the day..

For the moment I'll keep Osprey. Maybe I'll reinstall a nice stable ROM to get it fresh and quick again, because it's been 2-3 years I don't reinstall and I kept it this way ;)

Thank you for your precious advices. Very appreciated.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PunkJax:
I just switched over to a UMIDIGI F1 Play last week because it was available for $180 USD on AliExpress and I had been eyeing the phone for a bit. Hoping that the UMIDIGI community starts growing with the S3 Pro and F1 Play and I can dream of unofficial LineageOS ports after support for this phone dies away.

The hardware is great for the price, esp if you don't mind a midrange MTK processor (Mediatek P60). I mostly got it because I wanted a sub-$200 phone with a good camera, decent RAM, and NFC and this one definitely delivers. They just recently fixed the camera software (sensor is a 48MP SonyIMX586, but their launch camera software didn't make good use of it) and it comes with 6GB RAM/64GB ROM with expandable MicroSD storage so it checked a lot of boxes. OH AND IT SUPPORTS US LTE BANDS; that was my biggest gripe with looking for a mid-ranger lately.

I miss the slightly curved back of the Moto G3 though, I always would put my phone down on its back and spin it and i can't do that with most recent phones and their flat backs. :( I also miss my bright yellow backplate (although the red backplate for the umidigi f1 series is really pretty but i don't want it to get scratched so i use the black case that came in the box).
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lonkar:
I am still on osprey i haven't moved on to any phone until

But i can tell you few osprey devs like Subinsmani and altfy (i think i made mistakes in spelling) anis rahulxda999 are moved to asus Zenfone max pro m1
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrTooPhone:
Still looking

Now that my GPS is no longer working, I need a new phone fairly soon. It needs to work in the US on AT&T LTE. Many phones listed in this thread will not very well. It also needs to around 5.5-6.0". Anything larger is too large. Pixel 3a is all that I am finding so far. Still hoping for a better recommendation.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
Is there a budget constraint? If not, than Galaxy S10E is a good choice. Otherwise, nothing like Pixel 3A.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrTooPhone:
Thanks. Galaxy S10E looks incredible, too bad it is so expensive and difficult to root. I will probably go with the 3a.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
Yes 3A is the best small form factor smartphone right now.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moaki:
Just switched to a Motorola One Vision.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] R1ffR4ff:
I'm still loving my G3 but upgraded it to Android 9.00 Pixel Experience(PIE).Runs better than new :D

Plus I can now have my Back-Button on the right and USB data connection to my PC as a default for file transfers.Battery app usage maintenance superb.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aour3k:
a galaxy s7
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AbhiAbhiBisht:
That's a 2016 flagship device. How is that serving you?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aour3k:
Pretty good, everything is better
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saikat08:
still on osprey . this is pretty solid phone , both in terms of performance and the build quality . had dropped it many times and sometimes smashed it on the wall ( when angry :mad: ) but it is still fine , slight dents on the corners , but no screen cracks . thats why i love it .

i have changed the usb charging port though myself as it got damaged . its pretty easy to replace it as it is not attached to the mother board like in other phones .

battery life is pretty good , and after shifting to squid kernel , it feels like almost new battery . haven't planned to move to a new phone anytime soon . But the next phone will definitely be one of oneplus.

hoping the development of osprey continues ....
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrizzlyBear45:
Still on 3.5 years old stock Android 6 :D

Battery life is now terrible tho.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ChrisA918:
Linked below is the Stock Factory Image for the MediaPad M5 8.4" WiFi China Variant.

SHT-W09 - Schubert W09 / W09A 8.4" MediaPad M5 WiFi

C00 - China Region

8.0.0.128 - Version

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832240475

This will get your device back to 100% stock.

Please note, I do not have this China variant, but I would assume the install instructions are the same as the US version. Once extracting the zip, review the document ReleaseDoc\SHT Software Upgrade Guideline.doc for install instructions, but for the US version it was as simple as:

Extract the zip file

Copy the dload folder from Software\ into the root of a formatted Micro SD Card (as is, do not extract any other zip files in dload)

Reboot into the EMUI Recovery (from a powered off state: press and hold the Vol+ and Vol-, then press Power)

Wait...

On the US device, I believe this kept the bootloader unlocked, but restored everything else including any custom recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] Alister.:
So I've seen a few posts in the past, where someone has suggested rooting then locking the bootloader and other things like this. But now days do all phones delete data when they unlock the bootloader, if yes do some manufacturers not delete the data when you choose to relock the bootloader?

What i want is to know which brands if any would be possible for me to, unlock the bootloader flash twrp flash xposed other files root ect restore the stock recovery and then relock the bootloader keeping the changes i have made, for security reasons unlocked bootloaders are risky.

The next question is if this is possible if something messes up while it's locked, i won't have twrp to recover it, how would i fix this is this a issue for bricking the device? will fastboot always work to flash stock firmware files if the manufacturer provides them? i'm assuming that would be the only way to solve this? does fastboot need something like OEM unlock turned on in the system to be able to flash firmware to recover? if it does i wouldn't be able to fix that.

Samsung doesn't require OEM unlock to be turned on to flash through odin, but because of all samsung phones using dm-vertity even if the bootloader doesn't delete everything locking it, dm-verity would detect the changes and prevent using the phone in that state.

Appreciate all suggestions.

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rhine Septimus:
Most anticipated news. At last Treble Support for our Redmi 3 (Ido) devices.

Ariafan and WinKarbik made this project for us. What they did - he shared the HALs (Hardware Abstraction Layers simpler - vendor) from the Android Framework, used the cust section (which is useless on custom), moved HALs (vendor) into it. Now we can use this project, there are assemblies from official teams.

Xposed and Substratum work fine, magisk modules are not everything, usual modules and patches look rebuilt under treble, the ways of mounting have changed.

This is from Ariafan

crDroid Treble

On top of it (with standard wipes) you can put GSI firmware (I tested AOSP 8.1 from phhuson). I (Redmi 3 2/16) from the "iron" did not work only taking photos in the stock camera (the video shoots, and they say in Cameringo there is a photo shoot, but I did not check it). Installation through any Recovery with Project Treble support

Download rom: https://yadi.sk/d/EKRUczm33aD7VU

Rom description: CrDroid v4.5, Oreo 8.1

Build date: 2018-08-13.

Our Device is A only. Flash A only gsi.

Credit: Ariafan, Winkarbik from 4pda

Enjoy and hit Thanks below.

Use this thread for Treble discussion for Our Ido.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rhine Septimus:
Reserved