yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Stoffl_:
>Metal cases

Just to reiterate on this with a little illustration....

Ever since I had a Google Nexus 4 years ago I've been longing after a similar style case to the original Nexus 4 bumper case.

That one was just excellent. Perfect protection without covering the back. But it seems like noones building these anymore...all bumper frame style cases I can find are made of metal/aluminium. Which is just awful for wifi/gps/4G receiption.

Still ordered this OATSBASF Airbag Metal/TPU frame case from aliexpress for ****s and giggles.

The result from a quick scan with Wifi Analyzer:

Top half of the picture is wifi signal strength and 4G receiption - 4 out of 5 bars - on my MI8 with a TPU/Silicone Case.

On the bottom half of the picture you can see the moment when the OATSBASF case was put on.

2.4Ghz wifi signal dropped almost 20dB. 5Ghz Wifi signal dropped 10dB.

4G receiption dropped from 4/5 bars to 2/5.

tl;dr

Stay away from metal frames or cases kids!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] TeeHoang:
That's odd... But in my situation the metal case somehow actually enhances reception. For some reason my phone can actually get 3G in my room now & I don't have to lay it next to the window anymore :o
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Stoffl_:
Please compare and possibly also post screenshots of "wifi analyzer" and/or "signal strength" with and without your metal case.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Chi Am:
After some searching I found a Ringke Fusion Mi-6 clear case so it's only logical they have them for the Mi-8 in time.

While waiting for Ringke and other renowned Brands to put on their skates, I found this Imak case, not that Imak Stealth Soft case but the IMAK Airbag Version Shock resistant case.

Basically it's a bumper case in Black/Clear....maybe it'll offer a little more protection than the Stealth Soft case.

It can be purchased at a cheaper price as this reseller buys it in bulk...... shipping is calculated separately but still works out to be under half the price of Imak official site.

https://www.tvc-mall.com//details/i...mi-8-6-21-inch-transparent-sku101902297c.html

Yet to receive it so can't say of quality.

If it's good then no need to get a Ringke/Olixar/Spigen, if it's not good then still won't hurt the wallet.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] TeeHoang:
Ohhh I think I've seen other pictures of that case before. It's bendable & soft just like the stock case. And the bumps aren't even remotely as pronounced as on the advertising pictures :/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Chi Am:
ATM, mine's wearing this cheapo https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tra...052.html?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.39924c4dicwZWZ , the reason I went and purchased an Imak in hope that it is as pronounced as the image depicts. I always have feeling the AliExpress cheapos all have Bait & Switch images. The main concern with the current cheapo is the rear camera seems to be a bit too close to the table surface for comfort.

https://www.imak-hk.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3499

Also found a KSIX Flex Gel case case on Mobile Fun (where I purchased an Olixar for 1+6), it says "Slim case" so I'm a bit wary (not expensive but not cheap either) the front and back doesn't protrude enough to raise it sufficiently above the table. Pity they don't provide more detailed images.

https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/ksix-flex-xiaomi-mi-8-gel-case-clear-68826
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] TeeHoang:
Hmmm... I wouldn't buy any of that. The pages all have the same generic pictures & none of the actuality case on the phone. I saw at one page on Gearbest with the "air bag" case on the phone so I decided against that.

I'd recommend the Supcase (link a few post earlier), which I bought one myself. It has transparent back, raised front, feels solid enough.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Chi Am:
I'm very picky...hopefully I'll soon recover. I prefer all transparent cases so when laid down on the table it'll emit more notification light through the sides.

Too late, already paid for that IMAK, hopefully better cases comes out so I don't need to resist clicking Checkout buttons.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] mapotn:
guys, ordered SUPCASE as well, will report how it looks

now it is in nice sale price around 6euros

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...936.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.1ac74c4dPMwMR3
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] TeeHoang:
It's a good case. I'm using it right now & I'm very content :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] hkwildboy:
TPU clear cases turn yellow after a while and become very ugly.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Gruchi:
This is the best case I ever had https://bit.ly/2DR33FN and it's cheap. Everything fit's perfect. Really worth to buy. Recommend :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] ashiafu:
Agreed..I also using this metal case before.Actually this design only cover small area of our phone, not event cover bottom antenna line at original body..But still effect signal..:(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Chi Am:
Alas my order of the Imak 'Impact Protection' has arrived https://tinyurl.com/yanbog58 . Much affordable cost of purchase from TVCMALL than official Site and a flawless transaction.

Comparing to my generic transparent bumper case the Imak have a noticably thicker back and slightly more pronounced bumps but the most significant difference is the Imak has a 'lip' surrounding the Camera cutout. I was always conscious of the camera not being sufficiently protected while using the generic case. https://i.imgur.com/VdluTQB.jpg

After replacing the old $2 generic transparent case with this Imak, I actually feel secure when handling the phone. https://i.imgur.com/uyWYBbI.jpg the difference in build quality is clear.

I am most pleased with this Imak 'Impact Protection' bumper case............................................................................................................................................but but but....

this Week I also received a Spigen Air Cushion Crystal Shell for my iPhone 8. https://i.imgur.com/BKyBzcR.jpg

Although the Imak clear bumper case is perfectly serviceable, what I would consider to be the best transparent case for the Xiaomi Mi 8 ATM and I like it very much, it cannot surpass the Spigen Crystal Shell case for protection, build quality and aesthetics.

My illness continues......hopefully Spigen will have a remedy by offering a Crystal Shell for my Mi 8.

Edit for those with the same aesthetic illness, the Red Data/Sync/Charge (weaved) cable is Original Xiaomi Mi Accessory purchased from Hong Kong Causeway Bay Flagship store for HK$25, it is much more supple and most beautiful aesthetically in comparison to the included hard plasticy white cable. Shame Xiaomi doesn't include these upgraded cables like OnePlus to give a more WOW factor.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] PedroCaseiro:
I have one like that but it's from kisscase. An AliExpress seller. The case fits great not too bulky but not too thin either. It's not slippery and has raised edges around the camera and screen. Plus I got a cheap tempered glass as well. It doesn't go all the way around the edges but it's not necessary since the case covers that. A perfect cheap combo so far
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] marcel112:
i liked it to, so i ordered from aliexpress.... it took for me from order till in my hand 6 days!! (holland)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Chi Am:
Finally found one...

At last a clear PC bumper case similar to the Spigen Ultra hybrid/ Ringke Fusion/Olixar ExoShiled Clear.

https://vrsdesign.com/products/xiaomi-mi-8-crystal-chrome-series

It can be purchased at a less costly price. https://tinyurl.com/y9gfzv53

Judging by that video on Amazon, it does look rather nice.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Nuke142:
Acrylic? Anti-scratch resistant?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] Chi Am:
As I'm a fuss pot, I didn't purchase because of the silver surround on the back. Still waiting for more offerings to come on the market.

As it is described to have a polycarbonate back then it's highly unlikely to be scratch resistant, however it does states it'll not become yellow over time.

I usually use 3000/5000 emery paper and then car paint polish to bring back the shine/clearness.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] evyasher:
Does anyone found SUPCASE good as well? Is anyone bought it and can confirm its not too much thin and protects the cameras as well?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] TeeHoang:
It's good. Has almost the thickness of the Spigen so it's fine.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Accessories] MustiSaydam1903:
I use this hard case

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMlPlfR
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] hotspace:
A little assistance guys. I dug out an older rooted device to play around with Android Auto and Screen Mirroring. I'm hooked and would prefer to use my active Note 8 vs an older Note 3 that is not on the network.

I use my Note 8 for work heavily...and we use Office 365 and the Company Portal/Intune for device administration.

Can I root, and hide root from the device administration? I need to keep functionality and connectivity for Outlook and Office functionality.

Possible? Can someone point me to a thread with the info. I did a couple searches but wasn't able to pinpoint the info.

In advance....thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] brandonhatty:
I haven't rooted my note but I did root my oneplus 5T and was able to hide from company portal. Not sure what root methods are available for the note but I think magisk is the only method that can be hidden.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] thedarkmunk:
I think it depends on what your company's policy is.

Don't risk what they would class as an "unsecured device".

As an example, my bank's mobile banking app wouldn't work on my old rooted S7, stating that it was rooted and wasn't secure.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dylan2232:
For example: You download an app for the first time. You sign up with it using your email and/or your phone number for the first time. Later in the future, you uninstall the app (making sure to first clear the cache and data). A little later, you download it again and this time you sign up using a different email/phone number...how does the app know that you'd already signed up with it and that you are not a new user? And (on a rooted phone) how do you prevent it from knowing?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huuur:
I hope you found an answer
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrDSL:
Download Link Mediafire

I started another topic for this wonderful ROM by dvha79_ddt @ pdaviet.net. I'm not sure how good your english is but your ROM's are awesome and are getting better everytime.

This version is rock solid for me so far!! My only suggestion would be. Have you considered making the ROM UC Comliant? Then use that to install the stuff your installing at startup so we can add/del and fully customize the install and make it automated.

For those of you who don't know the major differences of this ROM

BIGSTORAGE

NetCF 3.5 (all version before have 2.0 except green&clean but black&clean is still newer)

8MB PagePool (This can be changed anyway)

Wireless Stereo Profile works on my Jabra BT8010. (this was broken in the earlier 19202/19209 for some reason)

Enough reasons to start a new topic and this ROM is really fast. I think I'm gonna try a 6MB PP.

For those of you having problems with hard resets I strongly suggest flashing a wm6 rom like vp3g's at&t wm6 ROM before flashing this ROM. I always flash that wm6 ROM before any WM6.1 ROM and haven't had a hard reset since.

FOR THOSE IN THE US MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE YOUR PHONE BAND SETTING BACK TO 'AUTO' OR IT WILL NOT FIND YOUR NETWORK.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrDSL:
Please Read.

1.) Hey my phone doesn't seem to find a network all I get is a !

a.) Go into the phone settings/band and change it back to auto

2.) Hey my keyboard symbols are all jacked up whats the deal?

a.) just change your keyboard layout in advanced config click done and allow reset.

edit..sarcasim removed..

Those who want threaded MMS/SMS just install this arcsoft before you set your network up.

threaded arcsoft mms/sms
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] BigBen:
Hey MrDSL you're up late. I am sitting down here in Chile on a business trip, and CANNOT log onto the download site with the username and passwords given. I wonder if it's because I am using a hotel's WI-FI for my internet connection, or what.

I signed up for the PDA Viet site, but they are slow in e-mailing me activation procedure.

Rgds

Ben
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] noellenchris:
Have you found out what he did to make the stereo profile work? I'm still using his first 19209 and have upgraded to .net 3.5. I've applied the "fix" for the a2dp and noticed it puts a drain on the battery and the cpu utilization stays at 100%. So I did a hard reset and used sprite backup to restore. Until I have some time, I'm sticking with this rom. I tried to do the upgrade option w/sprite backup, but it didn't work the way I wanted with B&C. Any ideas on the A2DP? Thanks

Chris
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrDSL:
No clue at all but even using the .cab to fix wireless stereo in the old one didn't work completly the same as before.

I'll have to check it out when I get a chance.

edit..try this A2DP.cab its by dvha79_ddt and released 4/4/8
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrDSL:
try http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?j0xdvzwdryv
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] galaxys:
Good job mrdsl for the thread! These DVH Clean roms rock big time (6MB pool)!

Does anyone know an easy way to change the Quick Launcher app's to other programs I want to launch?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] adavis99:
Thanks Mr DSL....Looking forward to trying this.

On a sad side note, my other 8525 touchscreen died...I'm down to only one. Makes testing more difficult...

Are these things worth anything for parts? I'm not trying to spend money to fix a broken screen.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
I need help. I just installed this and now I cannot connect to my next work. I am using it on my 8525 and I am in the US on ATT Network. I enabled the auto config but all i get is the "!" for my signal...please help....
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] hamster0914:
Did you change the phone band setting to auto? Just runing auto config won't do it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
yea that is set to auto...is there anyone that can PM on AIM and help me out
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jarotbudiono:
I see from the pics above, the bar looks flat in some pics. Can you elaborate this?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jarotbudiono:
Have you tried to set your phone band to UTMS or other available options at setting?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
yea i have all it does is search for a network
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
it works now...it just took a while to find a network!!! Thanks :) You are awesome!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
one more problem. I notice when i use the keyboard some of the symbols are mixed up. like the "@" is a "?" instead...is there a way i can fix them. There are other buttons like that too.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] popy2006:
You must change your keyboard layout to your needs. i am from austria an changed it throught "schaps advanced config tool" (is onboard --> Programs -> tools) to German.

This rom rocks :D:D:D:D

cu

pOpY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dvha79_ddt:
Thank you very much!

I'll change it for next ROM
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] stangeek:
You will need to find out what your keyboard layout is supposed to be. In the US for AT&T/Cingular, the layout is 263177.

You can edit the registry under HKLM->Software->OEM->Qwerty and change the value to 263177.

For other carriers / countries, you will need to find out what that value should be.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
It's "his" theme, in my opinion UGLY.. so I promptly changed it to another one..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
Your Awesome!! Thanks for your help and I love this new ROM
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] BigBen:
Thank you. That works, but slow connection at hotel. Will download when i get to a faster internet connection.

Ben
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jimmur:
I am looking for a setting to enable HSPDA, but unable to find it. Any ideas?

Thanks Jim
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] galaxys:
look in advanced config under data connections...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jimmur:
I thought that was only for the Icon. Am I wrong?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dvha79_ddt:
HSPDA default is enable :), I'll show this Icon in next ROM
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] cyriljp:
Request for Next ROM

Hi dvha79_ddt,

Thanks for the great ROM! Can I request for a 3G Dialer in your next ROM? That would just be the icing on the cake for me.

Thanks so much and keep up the good work!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] galaxys:
Also in your next rom, could you use the latest build for BatteryStatus (V1.05.107 build 0293 - 04/13/2008). Your current roms have a very old build (v1.04 build 218). thanks for the great cooking!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jompao:
What an ungrateful and stupid comment... Change images or make your own rom then...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jimmur:
Thanks for the reply. I have been using this ROM for a day and it is very fast and stable, no resets. Good work!!!!!! It is appreciated.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Sir_Oliver:
Hi, the ROM is great, it's very fast and I'm quite happy with it. However, there's just one small thing which annoys me - whenever I start my phone I get a message saying that my network operator is not in it's database even though it finds the network afterwards. Can something be done to get rid of that message?

P.S. My Network operator is Telenor Serbia.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jdel:
Go to Setting > Connections > Connection Setup > Menu > Enable Auto Configuration (unckeck it)

I've been running this ROM for the past 24hrs and seems fast and stable. Looking good!! Thanks to Mr. DSL
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Sir_Oliver:
Tnx mate for this :)

It works ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] marsb007:
just had a hard reset this morning... completely wiped out everything... had been running for the last 24 hours fine before the reset!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrDSL:
I always flash a stock at&t wm6 rom before any 6.1 ROM and havent had a hard reset since.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] marsb007:
I'll give it another shot... see what happens!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] hairypot:
.

Thank you for your advice.I followed your advice and there seems to be no more hard resets.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] thvoss:
3G / UMTS

On my device 3G / UMTS was not working in Germany with this ROM although I switched everything to "automatic" in the network settings. Any solution?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] r35b3ct:
this room really roxx for me stable fast all my fav progs are runnin fine with it :D

but as they say in my country the sweet is not always perfect. this rom misses the vedio call :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] emu1:
Thanks for the great ROM. It runs so much faster then any other I have tried. I do have one issue I need help with. My email syncs with Exchange. But my phone doesn't ring or vibrate anymore when I recieve a message. Also, some messages don't come in as soon as Exchance recieves them. My 8525 shows a notification but I rely heavly on it an audable notice.

Any Ideas?

"EDIT" Notifications was turned off in Setting... My bad!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
At last a black ROM! Thanks bro!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] emu1:
Please ignor my above message in Post 40. Stupid... Some how in Settings, my notification got turned off.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] greatbal:
i used the Green and Clean rom for more than a week. I was very happy with it, fast! now trying this Balck and Clean one, running for 2 days. so far so good. Still fast!

i wouldn't mention it being "stable" because apparently, in all WM6.1 roms, one user would say it's stable and another one will say it freezes and hard-resets.

I've been changing roms since november 2007. And based on experience, flashing an official rom before a cooked rom helps. No lock-ups.

Good work! I love this rom. :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] convert:
6 Mb page pool - excellent

Been running a 6 Mb page pool version of this for a few days now and very pleased with it.

Keep them coming.

Thanks to MrDSL and dvha79_ddt for keeping us up to date ...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] popy2006:
B&C Rom & PCMKeyboard????

Hey. This Rom is running very fast and stable now for me.

One Question: I want to use PocketKeyboard. But after installing it it dont comes up as input methode. After Installed Programms it is showed.

Does anyone of you have the same problem? what can i do?

I am using v0.14

Edit: I have figured out, after installing without a soft reset i could use it. but if i soft reset my device its gone :-(

cu

pOpY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] popy2006:
Solution for PCMKeyboard

Hey, i have found a solution, PCM Keyboard is now running on the B&C Rom :D:D

1. Grab PCM Keyboard http://www.pocketcm.com/keyboard.php

2. Grab the Default IM Selector here http://www.pocketcm.com/downloadfile.php?f=defaultimWM5.zip

3. Trasfer CAbs to your device

4. Install PCM Keyboard CAB (DONT SOFTRESET or DO ANYTHING!!!)

5. Install Default IM Selector

6. Start -> Programs -> IM Selector -> chose PCM Keyboard

7. Start -> Settings -> Personal -> Input -> Select PCM Keyboard

8. Soft Reset your device and be happy with PCMKeyboard!!!

Hops this helps anybody!

cu

pOpY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] watanabe:
Great ROM I must say.

But one small glitches in the messaging part.

Go to Message. Tap Menu > New > Text Message.

Write something in the text editor and cancel the message. A dialog box will appear prompting about saving the message to draft or not. When you select "No", the progress bar will continuously show.

You can of course tap the top right "X" to exit the Message.

But that's fine with me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] greatbal:
this issue doesn't happen to me. all's well.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] watanabe:
I see. Do you install the threaded MMS/SMS?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] rockafeller:
This is really the fastest ROM i've ever used. Great Job!

Just one question, how to turn-off the spellchecker function? It's quite bugging me when typing with my own language in sms, word, ie etc.

Let's say i type "halo" then the spellchecker will replace the word into "hall" automatically :(. Eventhough it can be revert back to "halo".

EDITED : Found the problem. I used PCM Keyboard. By default they're using spellchecker. Sorry. My bad.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dannyhightower:
<Rotate Screen>

I downloaded this ROM and really like it. One this is I cannot for the life of me find the <Rotate Screen> command in the UI or the the program files. It seems to be missing or I just dont see it. I searched the forum with no luck...

Can someone help?

Thank you in advance...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] acepappa:
windows media player problems

when i press the full screen button the screen turns black. Is there way to fix the full screen view while watching a video.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dgaud007:
@acepappa

Try the link in my signature and let me know how it works out.