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[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] fry98654:
So this phone came with retail demo mode out of the box and I cant deactivated. I have tried to deactivated through Developers option/Demo mode/Turn off, and despite it being off the retail demo mode still displays. I have tried to uninstall it via apps, and it "uninstalling retail mode unsuccessful". I have tried to hard reset it and nothing.
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] callmeWhiskers:
From what I've read, the only solution seems to be "rebranding" the device (by flashing a compatible non-demo firmware). There were a couple of "contact Huawei Support" statements too.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] dr_toe:
So I got a g7 the other day and am loving it thus far. However, I switched to google's sms app but some sms's still come through to LG's app and not google's...it's quite weird and I even force stopped the lg app. Is this happening to anyone else? Any suggestions? Maybe go back to textra? Any help would be awesome.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] szymon247:
Hey guys.

I was browsing the web using Chrome on my Galaxy S6, until it suddenly completely froze, a few seconds later white LED went on while the display was on on the frozen, halfway loaded Chrome page. I did soft reset (volume down + power button), the screen went black with only the white LED being on. Upon retrying sometimes it would display the Samsung logo (static, not animating and not progressing) and would be stuck there. I allowed the battery to die, plugged it in and I had a fully functional charging animation. After it reached 20% I tried to turn it on but now nothing is happening at all - just black screen, LED is off no matter what. I tried power + volume up + menu and nothing is happening, just black screen. Charging does nothing now, and when I plug it into my PC the PC does nothing (as if nothing was connected, not even unknown device).

Is there anything at all that I can do? What could this be?

Additional info:

It's the international version, running it's official software, I never tinkered with it in any way. I have no idea what is the bootloader status but it was not altered from factory (it came from Orange Europe).

I replaced the battery last year at an official Samsung service center and never had any prior problems.

I would really appreciate your help, guys, as I have no idea whether the phone's time has come and there's nothing I can do (and should go and purchase an S7 or something), or if there's anything that I can still try, or maybe it's some trivial problem?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kristof5:
Try disconnection and re connecting the battery. It may be a hard job but that's the only thing I can think off. If that doesn't you may have to replace the logic board
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] szymon247:
Thank you. Since I'm not savvy enough in regards to opening it up and re-sealing (and don't have any of the necessary tools), I guess I'd have to do that at a service centre, and considering it might not even fix a thing, do you think it's worth risking and spending money on? My alternative is getting a used S7 for $220, and any cash I pour into fixing this one could go into the other phone instead.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kristof5:
Nope, get the S7. Samsung quoted way too much to fix my S6 as it needed a new logic board. They said it you may as well buy a new phone

---------- Post added at 06:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:31 PM ----------

Even if you wanted to repair the s6 it would be too much work and you could risk breaking something else. I saw a guide on YouTube and you have to remove the screen assembly to get to the logic board. Older galaxy devices aren't like that and are much easier to repair
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] brackett5:
I don't know ow what possessed me to try this, but I tried to use Magisk to flash roothless launcher while on Android 9. It went back to Oreo nav are and recents apps menu. It doesnt even have the option to turn on the swipe to open all apps!!!

Is there a way to get this back without having to reset everything??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
You need to install the official pixel launcher again
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] brackett5:
Do I need to do this from the play store?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] shooterlgk:
It's on apkmirror
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] brackett5:
Got it!!! Thank you both!!
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] scytalemk:
Hello. I have bricked LG Spirit 4G h440n model. It is stuck on LG logo. I can go in the download mode, but every time LGUP detects the phone as Unknown model. I have tried everything, installed LGUP_8916.dll, added to registry, tried with UPPERCUT but every time I get Unknown model. I tried this guide https://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/how-to/bring-lg-g5-to-life-download-mode-lgup-t3565508 which I successfully tried few times on LG G5, but it doesn't work with LG Spirit. LG Flashtool always says Failed PreviousLoad(). I have tried on a PC and the laptop, different drivers, different versions of LGUP and Flashtool, but every time same errors. LGUP detects my LG G5 and V30 without problem. Any suggestions?
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] AgussVicious:
Have you tried with this lg flash tool?
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] scytalemk:
Yes, I have tried Lg Flash Tool 2014. It comes with and error, also.
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] mariusz112:
I also have a problem with this lgup program. I wonder what the problem is, that LG h440n com18, com19 is an unknown model. Virus, dll library or something else? I use Win11 and Win10. I have Norton antivirus.
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] xda24xx:
Download LG Flash Tool and LGUP Tool 2025 Latest Version

Download LG Flash tool and LGUP tool 2025 latest version from official website for free. LGFLASH tool is a free software that can flash KDZ and TOT firmware on your LG Android Smartphone.

lgflash.com

Username and Pass ?

Where is the 2025 Mega.dll?
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] xda24xx:
This File is not avaliable anymore
[HTC Excalibur] vx-sfo:
Just wondering if there is any way to delete ONLY the calendar information on the Dash/Excalibur. I want to wipe the calendar completely clean to do a fresh sync, but can't afford the time it will take to backup other info (i.e. SMS/MMS messages) for a full master reset.

If anyone knows of a trick here, it would be MUCHO appreciated! :-)

THANKS!

:D
[HTC Excalibur] qaplus:
Unselect Calendar in active sync. It will wipe out calendar in next sync. Then you can reselect Calendar
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] GodOfPsychos:
Its back.

ztemobile.de doesn't redirect to china anymore

It's now redirecting to:

https://www.ztedevices.com/de

So they are using the international site now for germany as well. Can't find a support link for firmware downloads rn.

But still nice to see its going well so far

EDIT: support link will probably be this

https://www.ztedevices.com/de/support

I changed region to uk (which has the support link) and just changed the uk in the url to de and it worked. However there doesn't seem to be anything available for download as of right now
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] AgustinH:
I'm trying to use custom launcher since always, but for some reason when I lock the phone and unlock it in a minutes, I just see the multi tasking screen and I must press two times home button to go back to home. And in the screen that I see I have the last activity I made (even if I closed it).

What can I do? I was thinking to use Titanium Backup to make the launcher as a system app, but I don't know if that can cause any conflict with stock launcher. Help!
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] valy_cta:
If it's not fixed yet, you can try to backup first the ROM. Then with Titanium Backup just uninstall the stock launcher, and make sure that the one that you need is the only one remaining. In that way, I guess that your launcher is forced to be the default one and the issue shouldn't happen. If something goes wrong, just restore the ROM backup.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] AgustinH:
I can try, thanks! There isn't any way to reinstall the stock launcher just in case? It's neccesary to put the custom launcher as a system app?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] valy_cta:
You can just freeze the stock launcher with Titanium Backup, in that way, it won't exist as an app, and in case you need it again, unfreeze it and that's it.

I use Lawnchair and that's the only launcher present in my system, the others have been deleted. I'm doing this everytime I reinstalled any ROM and there are no issues so far.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] AgustinH:
Thanks! I was trying but freeze is for pay versión...
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] AgustinH:
someone say to me that can be System UI. It's possible?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] valy_cta:
Can be. Honestly, I would reinstall the ROM with full wipe except internal storage. Then install the launcher you want. I would do that in the beginning without installing any other apps before. It can be caused by many things, some other frameworks like Xposed...
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] AgustinH:
Well...this is embarassing. The problem was that I didn't put the Launcher under protection in energy options on super administrator app so the doze didn't kill It.

I fix the issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] fidorulz:
I have an S9+ and it has a software issue(pretty much all of them) in which notifications only play via the bottom speaker and not both

I was curious if the Note 9 has this software issue as well

Its easy to test for. Goto your settings and then goto sounds and vibration and then notification sound. Simply select something and see if it plays on both the speakers (earpiece and bottom)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] FayezZ:
Just through the bottom speaker (nothing through earpiece).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] fidorulz:
Thanks. Such a stupid software oversite
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Oyeve:
Do you need stereo notifications?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jackmo120:
thanks

thank you so much

:);)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] leoking3:
Nah man, we dont need stereo notifs, we just need to hear them at all :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] pharmnatr:
I'm not sure its an oversight. If you had the volume raised to a high level and an alarm triggered while you were on the phone, it could possibly cause ear pain / damage. Samsung lawyers probably had something to do with keeping the alarm ringing on the lower speaker only!
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Questions & Answers] Eagle1337:
For example I want to use adb to disable zenui launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
I like the Samsung Rugged Cover and Spigen Tough Armor, with my preference being the Samsung.

However, I would really like a Note 9 case, if one exists, with a raised lip (border) on the sides (left and right) to protect the screen better than cases with just a top and bottom raised lip.

Does such a case exist? I am not looking for added bulk like the Otterbox Defender which is too bulky given the large size of the Note 9 as it is.

Ideally looking for something similar in type to the two cases above, but with a raised lip on the sides as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Update:

After watching this drop test video, done without any case or screen protector, I am more comfortable with not having a raised lip on the side of the case.

I have the Otao screen protector and was amazed with its ease of installation and lack of bubbles, all at a great price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G82LN78/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Based on the video, I think the Samsung Rugged Cover (picking it up tonight) combined with my Otao screen protector, will do a good job at protecting my Note 9, even with no side lips on the case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZeIW0PY7w
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Quick update.

I got my Samsung Rugged Cover case last night.

It looks great, fits snugly, does not interfere with my Otao SP and is well built. Really love the kickstand!

My only concern - I did notice, now that I actually have the case, that not only do the case sides not have a raised lip (which I was already aware of), but the case lip on the sides is actually below screen level.

This is my first curved phone screen so I am learning about some of these nuances.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] @rbiter:
"that not only do the case sides not have a raised lip (which I was already aware of), but the case lip on the sides is actually below screen level."

Besides repeating yourself, how do expect to use the screen if the case is level or above screen level? This is my first curved screen also. Think about he utility of the phone with what you are proposing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Noticed the following post by member named 'limeybastard':

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77495329&postcount=27

Thanks for the tip, but the Ringke Wave, for the Note 9 at least, does not seem to have raised lips / edges on the left and right sides, unless I am missing something.

Any photos that show the raised side lips? The ones I checked on Ringke's page show it is like all the other Note 9 cases in that regard.

I am not concerned about the very edge of the screen being hard to access; screen protection is much more important.

I dropped a couple of heavy books in my garage this Friday when rushing to a meeting for work with my hands full. The thud was so loud that I thought I had dropped my phone on the concrete.

Thankfully I had the phone in my pocket; but it gave me renewed interest in finding a case that protects the sides of the Note 9 too, as there are certain drop scenarios where top and bottom raised lips are not enough to prevent damage.

If having Liquid glass on the screen or a 9H tempered glass screen protector (I have the Otao tempered glass protector based on recommendations here) is good enough to prevent screen damage in such scenarios, just let me know, and I will gladly keep my current case (Samsung Rigged Cover).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Bubbleb1:
Encased Rebel has raised lips on all 4 sides, which does help protect the screen. I had the same case on my Note 8.

You can find it on Amazon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
The Ringke Wave does have sharp raised edges on the left and right hand side. I think the next realm of bigger raised edges might be found on more overall heavier and bulkier case types which I don't own.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Thanks again! The Ringke Wave may have a taller lip than other Note 9 cases if that is what you mean by raised?

However, based on all the photos or videos, it still appears the left and right side lips are still lower than the screen (which I am aware is the same limitation other cases have due to the Note 9's curved screen). If I am missing something let me know, but the lip is still lower than the screen.

If you have any photos that show the lip being above the screen, let me know; I would be more than happy to be proven wrong. :)

I don't need the very edge of the Note 9's screen for any touch functionality; I am happy to sacrifice that to get more protection in the form of a taller lip in case of certain drop scenarios where the top and bottom lips alone won't help prevent screen damage.

If no such case exists for the Note 9 (have yet to find one), I will double check whether my Otao 9H tempered glass screen protector is up to the challenge of protecting my Note 9, or whether I need to invest in a different screen protector or liquid glass...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
I'll use my wife's Note 9 and take pics later together with a straight edge .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Really appreciate it, thanks again!

Looking forward to seeing the photos.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
You were right. I placed a steel flat ruler across the center area and it touches the screen which obviously states the edges are not high enough. Sorry.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] iceepyon:
Unfortunately with the current design of Samsung's flagship devices the majority of case only have the raised lip at the top and bottom of the display edges.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Blues fan:
Correct. The Armadillotek case is the only one I know of that has the sides raised high enough. Even the otterbox Defender is only about even with the screen.

When the Note 7 came out Tech21 made a case called the Tactical XT that had sides raised above the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
oh well, thanks anyway and thanks for confirming.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Thanks a lot for the info! I've been looking into the Armadillotek case since seeing your post above. Probably going to try it; reviews say it does not add much bulk but, as you mentioned, it has a raised lip on the sides too. The side lips are lower than the top and bottom lips, but so long as they are raised (which they are) this case provides more security against glass breakage than other Note 9 cases, all other things being equal.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Thanks a lot! Missed this post yesterday.

Seems like this is another potential option. I like the elegant no-nonsense look of the 'encased Rebel.' Too bad they only have black and don't have a dark blue model for instance.

So now it is between the encased Rebel and the Armadillotek, unless there are any others with raised side lips?

Going to compare the sizes of the two cases and see the difference in side lip protection between the two.

EDIT - Looking at some photos it is a bit hard to tell exactly how much of a lip the Rebel has on the sides, but the side lips seem somewhat small, compared to Armadillotek?

EDIT2 - Got the answer from Amazon:

"Do the sides sit above the edges of the ridiculous curved screen?

Answer: Haven't received my Note 9 yet, will update when I do.

Spyder21 · August 29, 2018

Slightly

Tyler R. Henry · August 29, 2018

Yes, ever so slightly. If I set the phone face down on a flat surface, the case would touch, not the screen.

GadgetGuy · August 29, 2018"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Some good posts about raised left and right case lips edged recommendations.

True test is the ruler test. View attachment 4636756
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
Thanks again all for the helpful suggestions! I ordered the Armadillotek case and should be getting it in a few days. I'll share my feedback in this thread; hopefully it will be useful to others with similar needs.

The Encased 'Rebel' case was also in the running; I actually like it's looks a bit more than the Armadillotek; however the Rebel's side lips seemed smaller than the Armadillotek's side lips; also the latter has a useful stand (like my Samsung 'Rugged Cover' case).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] fmossmann:
what was your conclusion? Did it work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] maxdaddy99:
Im curious myself as to the conclusion.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
I ended up going back to the Samsung OEM (silver) case. Among other things, the Armadillotek was too bulky for my needs and I did not like the case look for such a nice phone. I also like putting my phone in my front pocket; the Samsung case is more comfortable to hold and easier to fit in my pocket.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] ghostwheel:
This isn't really a questions, more an answer. Though many questions hide here...

I like to use my Note 4's S-pen to annotate excel files (and others). The app that works best is WPS Office (formerly kingsoft). It has one really annoying "feature": when it detects that the device is a phone, it doesn't allow you to annotate using the pen. Only when the DPI is 480 or lower do you get something like tablet mode, and then the pen works.

(Maybe it has something to do with Samsung dropping Kingsoft?)

I can adjust the DPI by using the Xposed AppSettings module, and the DPI does change, but the detection of tablet/phone does not. I tried to play with various AppSettings setting, but nothing convinced WPS to allow me to use the pen.

Second option is to change DPI via system/build.prop. That works! However, now my phone has small fonts and icons. These I can adjust with AppSettings.

The last thing left is the statusbar. (I need large statusbar icons while driving/navigating, because I'd like to know if the battery is slowly increasing or slowly decreasing...)

I tried various Xposed modules to change status bar size, nothing worked.

Finally, the following worked: in AppSettings, adjust DPI for the app "System UI". That allows the statusbar to be bigger and readable (it also adjusts the Notification bar...)

A long series of problems finally solved... maybe

1. What do you use to annotate documents?

2. Any other way to convince WPS to enable the pen?

3. Is there a better way to change status bar size?

I'm on latest stock Touchwiz 6.0.1, T-mobile.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] tom65824:
hi guys...

ive got trouble with treble Linage oS...so i startet with MIUI 10! After installing TWRP and root/magisk...I want to unistall the Bloatware !!

this little video is a quick and easy way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mqJI7nMWu4

But there are so many stuff on the phone/Miui... so it would be nice if there where a list of things that are essentiell for the smartphone and for all the other crap .

First try to delete some googlestuff ended with a backup...because something was needet for the playstore...hmmm.

maybe there is someone here who has already deleted bloatware safely and can describe his experiences here

thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pi4a7a:
I am confused. Do you want to debloat MIUI rom? If yes install xiaomi.eu rom which is debloated and tweaked/optimized pretty well, and it's stable.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] tom65824:
hi pi4a7a... hmm...do you mean this one: https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-rom-releases.103/ ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pi4a7a:
Yes. Currently the newest is 8.8.3. Feel free to try it.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] jhs39:
Xiaomi.eu is not debloated MIUI. It's an unofficial ROM based on the China ROM rather than the Global. The only reason to use it really is if you have a Xiaomi phone where there isn't an official Global ROM because it includes Google stuff, runs in languages other than Chinese and English and has the China specific apps removed. It's also buggy and slower than official MIUI.

There is a MIUI debloat app linked on the official MIUI site that works surprisingly well. You don't need to be rooted or use a custom recovery and by default it only shows apps that are safe to remove.

http://en.miui.com/thread-3620390-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Saiger:
i strongly recommend you to use this tool https://github.com/Saki-EU/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/releases/tag/3.1.1

ive used it for a while now and never had a single problem.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] tom65824:
hi and thanks for the links to adb/fastboot and debloater.

I downloaded to my pc... I've done everything up to the point .-> "Connect the phone to your computer and launch the application."

aeh...how do i start the application ? Windows-Cmd and ./adb -?????? and/or ./fastboot ?????

would be grateful for a little assistance :)

did you mean version 8.8.30 ? but there is no mix 2s, oder ? -> "the update is suspendet for mix 2s due to android P test "

and 8.8.3 is is more or less the same
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pi4a7a:
Thats why I said 8.8.3 because there is no newer. I think this week they will release a new update so don't rush.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] jhs39:
If it's the same application I used it requires Java to be installed on your computer.. After java is installed you right click on the program file and open it using the listed option that includes the word java.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] huyizheng:
I found a magisk module to debloat MIUI on xda :https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/magisk-miui-debloater-t3821971