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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tooplanx:
Hi all,

I'm going to install a custom ROM but wanted to ask a few questions first.

What's the deal with the camera? Camera quality is important to me and I've heard that custom ROMs can degrade the camera performance. What exactly happens? I don't think much of the stock camera app and so use Snap Camera instead as it has the ability to turn off noise-reduction and has way more features.

Will there be any difference using Snap on a custom ROM. Does HDR still work well?

More generally, what ROMs are good in terms of being bug free, smooth and recent Android version (7+).

Thanks:)

Oh, and if anyone could point me in the direction of a good guide for initial rooting and custom recovery for the 900F that would be super! :good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unkupo:
Man, for me, the performance of Snap camera is better than stock, I was fear of the same, camera quality, but for me HDR and noise-reduction is much better than samsung's camera. Now I can't barely use stock roms without Snap, or Mi A2 Magisk module. It just don't have so many functions like stock one, but I don't mind for it.

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https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/root-how-to-install-twrp-custom-rom-t3677324

Here, just make sure you're downloading files for your phone model, you can see it in "About the phone" on settings of your phone, thanks for who made that guide of the link
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] james_rokr:
For the camera just use snap camera (default LineageOS app) and this mod https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/mod-15-1-camera-supporting-60fps-120fps-t3809145

Also, for rooting G900F you just need to flash TWRP using odin and then the desired root solution, (i would recomend latest magisk)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tooplanx:
Thanks both.

I've been using my phone on CrDroid first, then Mokee for about a week now and I think the camera is just fine.

I have done some comparison shots and there seems to be no difference between Snap Cam on stock and Snap Cam on custom rom.

The few differences I have found are in the denoising process. If you like denoising (and I don't), then the stock TouchWiz camera does a much better job of resolving detail and contrast than Snap Cam or the in built camera app of CrDroid or Mokee does. Denoising is pretty bad. However, I have recently installed Google Camera on Mokee and that seems to do a pretty good job with denoising. Alternatively you could just use an app like Snapseed to denoise photos you think need it, and get much better results.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] smeogle:
I am unable to find the fingerprint security setting on any custom ROM that I flash (1921-1). I can only find it when I flash a custom ROM.

Is there any way to enable the fingerprint reader for custom ROMs for this phone?
[General Questions and Answers] GuillaumeGus:
Stock Essential owner here, how can I tweak the user dictionary?

I didn't find anything relative to export/import/modify the user dictionary in Pie.

The only thing I found is this : https://www.xda-developers.com/tweak-your-user-dictionary-with-user-dictionary-manager/

And it dosen't work above Lollipop.

Thanks for the help.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] manupa14:
I'm thinking of getting myself a vivo nex now and i have some questions for you guys owning one. I have a galaxy note 8 now

How good is the screen compared to, say, a samsung?

Does it have google services?

Can i install a launcher without issues and have it resemble stock android?

Is the phone fluid?

would you recommend it?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
Hi

I was in the same situation as you, coming from a long history of Note ownership.

The screen is good but not as good as the Note 8. It has good outdoor visibility.

Actually I have Nova laucher installed and I am happy about it:)

For the google services, you'll have to buy the global version of the phone, the one released in Hong Kong, India or Russia. Be carefull, there are some chinese vendors that sideload google play and say that it's the international version.

The phone is very fluid, I have never experienced any hiccups.

I would recommended it, for me the FLAT large screen is a bliss. You will get a much better battery life ~ 8 hours of SOT and the fast charging is FAST ;).

The Funtouch OS is awfull, IPhone-ish like but Nova takes care of it in a good proportion. You cannot root the phone.

Cheers
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Odettechan:
Odette

For the one who wants to buy just one thing put in considerate is the weight of it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
I'm with tossero and everything he wrote. Screen is beautiful; and no curved edges is a plus as curved screens take away from screen view width. I don't understand how that gimmick has lasted this long. I don't use third party launchers as Funtouch does what I need.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] juggaknot77:
I have the Indian model which works great in the states so here goes....

1. The screen is good, I would say as good as my old note 8 .

2. The model I have has Google services and the playstore preinstalled.

3. On the Indian model I have I can install Nova Launcher on it and it works great even though I don't mind the stock launcher on it. But if you're looking for this thing to resemble stock it's not gonna happen.

4. The device is very fluid with 8gb of RAM, I haven't had any slow down or lag whatsoever.

5. Yes I would recommend it, it's great device, like nothing I've ever owned in the Android space. I usually go through phones like water because I like to try out new device's but this one for sure is a keeper because of how unique it is.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Number 8:
Just to add few things: You won't see any difference between this 1080p screen and a higher resolution screens, SoT about 9h on wifi even more. Funtouch os isn't as bad as people say it is, when you get used to it. With 8gb of RAM and other specs it's future proofed for a few years. And as a high-end phone it has a headphone jack.

No custom Roms yet, and can't root it. The only bad thing.

9/10 Would recommend it.
[Nokia 7.1 Questions & Answers] mike110775:
Does anyone know if the Nokia 7.1 will have fm radio?
[Nokia 7.1 Questions & Answers] Brianrh:
It doesn't if the specification from GSMArena https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7_1_plus_(nokia_x7)-9342.php is correct.
[Nokia 7.1 Questions & Answers] stooby:
Apparently, it does have an FM radio

https://www.nokia.com/en_gb/phones/support/nokia-7-1-user-guide/fm-radio
[Nokia 7.1 Questions & Answers] Ed Venture:
I just got the US version yesterday from Amazon and it doesn't look like it has a radio. There is no app for it and 3rd party tuners like NextRadio do not recognize having a tuner available.

Ed
[General Questions and Answers] Nightsink:
I just bought an infinix note 4 x572 and have tried rooting it with Kingroot, Iroot etc without any success.

I had to tend to ADB command lines and SP FLASHING TOOLS.

I have enabled developer mode, engaged USB debugging and have been able to flash the various TWRP for infinix note 4 that i can get. I even had one on this website XDA-developers.

I have flashed all TWRPs per SP flash and ADB.

The problem is that when i try to boot to the TWRP either using ADB <fastboot boot recovery twrp.img> I end up at the stock recovery.

When I switch the phone off and hold volume+ and insert the USB cable, the phone boots to the INFINIX LOGO and then stalls for a few seconds and then reboots with a second-time infinix logo screen and boots normally into a standard android home screen.

I even flashed a new chameleon rom and lost my IMEI in the process.

Can somebody help me to know what is preventing the TWRP from splashing and how to get my IMEI installed.

Thank you.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Haider**:
I m confused bcoz there are two builds 3.1 (official) & 3.5(unofficial).
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PPStar:
3.5
[Fossil Q Founder] joserzc:
Hi! I own a First Gen Huawei Watch. It's an amazing watch but the stock watch faces are, honestly, pretty ****ty. I found lots of stock watch faces ported in this post. I totally loved the Fossil watch faces, they are available here: FOSSIL Q: DESIGN YOUR DIAL. In that post, the op uploaded the apk version 3.0 but I saw that the current version is 3.7. Some of the downsides of using 3.0 version is that the ambient mode is still gray, not plain black and white, so it drains my battery.

Could someone upload the updated version, please?

You can get the apk by following this tutorial. The package name is com.fossil.wearables.watchfaces btw. Thanks in advance.
[Fossil Q Founder] killbot801:
Hello

Did you get this figured out? I've been trying to get my hands on the 3.7 version as well...
[Fossil Q Founder] joserzc:
I have finally found it! Just created an AVD on android studio and it was compatible, pulled the apk and voilà. I have compiled several watch faces here. The one we were looking for it's named "Fossil 3.2055 [NEW].apk". Unfortunately, it did not work in my First Gen Huawei Watch. Give it a try!
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] hazmatkid:
hi guys

my first real post but isnt the g6 supposed to be unlockable period i just went to unlock it and it says doesnt qualify i wouldnt have bought the pos if i knew this any insight to help
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] Deleted member 7646815:
Where did you get it from?
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] amppcguru:
I have the same issue. I bought an Amazon Exclusive by mistake.[emoji35]

I've been very disappointed by numerous issues. Lag, flickering screen, poor camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] vigilante:
hello people so lately i've been noticing my aod not showing when i put my phone to sleep when i go to the galaxy app store i need to install it from there i am rooted and i am on sac23 s7 edge stock with magisk i also need to wipe my cache after installing it or else it wont work does aod now also detect root?? I am using xposed and root cloak but root cloak doesn't work apps that i've setup still saying i am rooted i am also using other xposed modules disabling root check that isn't working neither i clean installed my rom and that also doesn't seem to work why is aod uninstalling it self???
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] ShadyGame:
Hi all.

I own this phone since launch, i always been a fan of installing custom roms, i had hope that after a couple of months i would be able to root and install custom roms on this phone, but it seems like things arent progressing... should i sell this phone and get another one or there is still hope?

im still stuck on this chinese rom, i was hoping i could install the international version atleast, also, no big updates from vivo....meh....
[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] blackinfinity:
https://xdaforums.com/nex/how-to/petition-vivo-to-release-sourcecode-t3825534
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] MrGiovanni:
Hello!

So, I'll go straight to the point: I use twitter a lot and several people use symbols/letters I can't see due to my font not being updated (I assume).

I decided to use a module to get the iOS 11 font, it looks cool and all but unfortunately I still can't see those symbols.

The question is: is there a way to support all these symbols by adding them to my current font or something?

Edit: Yes, my phone is rooted and I'm currently on MIUI 10 (Xiaomi EU ROM)
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] newbie_or_not_newbie:
Hi

Did you try this theme ?

https://xdaforums.com/xiaomi-redmi-4x/themes/themes-miui-v9-miios-pro-v4-0-t3807829

I guess you can chose only font, once installed on santoni ?
[General Questions and Answers] mojemenouzbolopouzite:
Hello gyus,

Does somebody have same problem as me? I noticed strange behavior of Messenger Lite on my stock Android 8.0 Galaxy S9+ (exynos) since Messeger Lite update v35. That was major update, when it started to target Oreo api. Issue is still present since then even with latest version v42.

When my phone is offline and I am using facebook chat on PC and then when I turn phone`s wifi or 4G on, it goes crazy with Messenger lite notifications. I shows notification for every message I received when using FB on PC also with sound and then it disappears immediately (because obviusly message was already read on PC). It is super annoying, because it keeps doing that notificaiton sound for 10 seconds or so (depends on how many messages did I send using PC before). I have tried to remove its data and cache few times already, clean installation and it seems that all versions past version 35 are doing that. It forces me to roll back to version 34, but I miss some new recently added features then (ability to add any attachment, play Gifs...)

Thank you for help
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Decompile the latest version of the app, then decompile the version 34 of the app, look through the version 34 app's files to find the parts that control what you want to change, the parts that are not in the latest version of the app, then add the parts from version 34 that controls how notifications are handled, to the latest version so that the latest version also perform a the way you want it. Then re-compile and sign the .apk, then install it.
[General Questions and Answers] mojemenouzbolopouzite:
Thank you for suggestion, but I am not that familiar with android development, to be able to do that now...

But if there is anybody with more advanced skills who can do that, then it will be appreciated :)
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] eracet:
Going to try to give as much information as possible so it will help me figure this out.

I have been working with Renovate module and rom/ Different magisk etc.

The display within the settings has been always messed up and crashes upon using.

So someone suggested a factory reset.

Pre-reset. I did a nandroid backup as well as Titanium backup , and google sync just in case.

Then everything was fine. But had some issues with Magisk installer. Basicly it was not correct and root didn't work correctly.

Flashing some module updates and newest Renovate update.

Then going back to reboot, all of a sudden it goes into fastboot mode.

Tried restarting in recovery , and it would not. It always wants to go to fastboot mode.

Posting and getting some advice (Thanks) they said I bricked my phone.

I tried everything I could to get data that I did a backup of off my phone (This is where I with it was micro SD)

Finally got into TWRP VIA fastboot boot ( had to change active slot) and it was encrypted.....

Booted again using Bluespark via fastboot (Think it was slot b this time) and was able to get a full SD backup onto PC.

Thinking this is going good, I flashed bluespark into slot b?.

Well it never took, and just showed a white light on top , the notification light.

Tried a few flashing VIA fastboot, and last thing I did was fastboot boot an official TWRP, to a slot that worked.

Tried Msmdownloadtool, and various other ways to get stuff going.

Tried Fastboot flashall and fails as well

Can anyone help me get the phone back so recovery works or help in any way?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] eracet:
UPDATE: When booting into TWRP 3.2.2.0 it gives me encrypted files. When booting into TWRP 3.2.3.0 it gives me non-encyrpted files and asks for password.

Booting anything to slot A gives me a load error. failed to authenticate.

Update2: Now I cannot get Bluspark TWRP or stock recovery to load VIA Fastboot. Only TWRP 3.2.3.0 works and loads correctly

Update 3: Keep having to do different versions of TWRP to get anything going, even tried OTA and did not work.

Update 4: Phone wants to boot into Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics mode when light is on.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] anupritaisno1:
Found you

Next time tag me

I'm the same guy on the oneplus forums

Send me a private message here or on the oneplus forums and I'll take it from there
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] anupritaisno1:
Update: I have resolved the issue. Please do not post any further comments on this because

The issue is already resolved, duh
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] Teto Balsámico:
Anyone has a blankflash for beckham? I will apreciate :)
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] GuestK00219:
try these but both gave me only errors. please report if it worked for you

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Yet9CyIeUoLLbE5M83_PK4qRMGAFjYgN
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] Teto Balsámico:
Ok, thanks, I'll try, sorry for the late
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] Teto Balsámico:
Actually does not work, i tested in the 1929-6 (m356b)
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] GuestK00219:
maybe [MENTION=1829889]vache[/MENTION] can get something for us later again, who knows
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] medxtlili:
I have a condor p6 plus was running android 6 after trying a new custom ROM running android 7.1.2

I can't switch between apps they're automatically killed in background

Like if I'm gonna switch from Facebook to Instagram it starts from the beginning :/

I tried apps like memory lock and making them non optimised in battery but nothing is working :/
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] aplacetorest:
Are there any at all? I just gained root today, Pokemon go won't even load. And the your devices isn't trusted screen when I boot up is annoying. I want a nice clean rom
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] aplacetorest:
Nothing?
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] friedsonjm:
I'm also interested... wish I had the skills...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] KRisXD:
Is there any Pie ROM with pixel launcher with option to hide home screen date and weather? Currently I'm on AOSiP 8.1 which has this feature. I really like pixel launcher but I really hate that on most ROM's user is forced to use default date and weather widget. It's the only thing which holds me back to change my Oreo to Pie.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] TomTheDragon87:
Hello everyone,

i got a Redmi Note 3 pro for a friend some while ago, since i dont wanted to stick to MIUI, i just flashed ResurrectionRemix since this was the most used costum rom back then.

My friend now suddenly has the problem that his phone just bootloops all the time. So i tried upgrade the rom to a newer version but it just keept bootlooping.

I also already tried formating the data partition as well as the storage but nothing helped so far. I even tried a few different roms but no difference there either.

But the weired thing is that i found an really old full backup (1.5 years old, only system and data) of the rom he used before and when i flash that, it just works fine.

I really dont wanna go back to that old and buggy rom so is there something else i could do to fix this problem?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] jimakos98:
Have you tried flashing a newer firmware? IIRC there's a thread that includes links to all the past and latest firmwares for kenzo.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] Black_Stark:
If u unofficially unlocked bootloader

Then U need latest miui rom bootloader. First update to latest miui 10 fastboot rom using pc. then unlock and install twrp .

Then ur custom roms will boot.

If u have unlocked ur bootloader officially using miunlock tool. then just flash latest firmware which includes emmc. This will directly update ur bootloader. Then u can flash custom roms.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] silentd3v:
So I had my s9 repaired by Samsung, sent it in and once I got it back the phone was factory reset to Sprint. With all the bloatware. I've tried installing the T-mobile firmware but nothing happen still have all the sprint stuff. I don't have Wifi Calling or Roaming Option anymore.

Build #: G965USQS3ARG8
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] airmaxx23:
With the Pixel 3 and 3 XL forcing gesture navigation will regular button be available when using an alternate launcher like Nova?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] DarkPhoenix:
I saw a video yesterday on YouTube that showed the option to revert back to the old button layout instead of using gestures. It was on a beta version of Pie but it’s very possible that they kept it in the final release.

Here’s a link to instructions to enable gestures if your on a phone such as the pixel 2 that received the Pie update. I assume turning the gestures off would work the same way.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-use-android-9-pie-gesture-navigation/amp/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] c_86:
I believe there are posts about gestures being the only form of navigation
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] airmaxx23:
I'm on Pie with my Pixel XL and can turn the gesture navigation on or off. I believe the Pixel 3 and 3 XL are forced to use gesture navigation and it can't be turned off.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] DarkPhoenix:
Well that kind of sucks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
If you don't like it/already use it

when it came in, I figured it was going to be the new way, so I used and learnt it. Now I can't go back -

Had a RMA on a Pixel OG XL and got a sony Z3 as a temp phone and it killed me
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] DarkPhoenix:
All I’ve ever used is the old style, I’m sure I’ll get used to it though.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Chronzy:
I was the same initially, but I've been using the gesture nav on pie for a few months now and I can't go back. It's way better. Even used to the asymmetrical back button. Really wish I could decrease the height of it though.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bsg411:
I don't mind using the nav bar but I just hope Nova Launcher or a custom ROM allows the switching of the back button to the right side of the home button.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bkrickles:
just downloaded Hyperion Launcher on my 2xl.

It's interesting as it has features from several different launchers, including nova.

It's brand new and is a little buggy (very little so far) but I think I'm going to play with it for a day or 2.

I didn't purchase the pro version, which is expensive (sort of) at 3.99, but I might if it continues to interest me tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] leebsammy:
As a previous Nova Launcher user for for a few years now, do you guys recommend I get used to Google's default launcher before using Nova again?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] airmaxx23:
I personally don't like the lack of options with the stock launcher. With my OG Pixel XL I recently turned on the gesture navigation and have been getting used to it while still using Nova Launcher.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
If I understand you correctly, this is currently possible without root using custom navigation bar. Latest Pie, assume it should work on 3 XL as well, or at the least should be updated to do so shortly, the dev is excellent with updates.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bsg411:
Is custom navigation bar an app or a setting within nova launcher?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] airmaxx23:
It's an app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner&hl=en_US
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] krabman:
I kinda prefer the OnePlus gestures because you don't have to give up any space at all for navigation. It's ironic to me that all this effort is being expended on getting a little notched screen real estate when doing away with the nav bar area gives you the same amount of usable screen real estate without a notch covering a large chunk of what you just gained. I mean if you're going to have the horrid notch in the name of more screen real estate why not also grab the wasted space at the bottom of the screen while you're at it?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wtharp2:
At a guess I'd say there are some design restraints that affect all Android devices. THAT may be one of them. Specifically, constraints to maintain interoperability between independent developers apps running on Android. Start messing with the navigation menu too much, there's no telling what you are going to break.

Of course, it being Google, maybe they have some idea of what they are going to break and chose not to maketh with the breaking...