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[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] EggNogg421:
I have both cases as well. I prefer the bellroy as it has a raise lip around the edges to protect the screen. Also to me for some reason the bellroy just fits my hand better and feels just slightly slimmer. The fabric case feels wider and the fabric seems less grippy in my hand.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kingoftf:
In my opinion the Google Case is far to expensive, very poor protection due to the huge outlets, not covering the edges of the screen, cheap plastic.

All for 45 bugs.

You´ll get an ugly UAG for the same prize, bullet proof however.

BTW

https://www.noreve.com/en/1439-pixel-3-xl

Amazing hand crafted leather cases, outstanding quality and finish.

"Available soon for the Pixel 3"
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] EmilChurle23:
I have the google case and don't think i will ever change it. Maybe not the best protection but i almost never drop my phone and the feel is premium and very good when you hold the phone. Very satisfied.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] explodingscotsman:
Just throwing out that Nomad is also an option. Got one for my Pixel 3 XL and I'm loving it so far.

https://hellonomad.com/collections/cases/products/rugged-case-rustic-brown-pixel-3-xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mauaus:
Love my nomad too! Expensive but great quality as far as i can tell!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] bkrickles:
I have both and like them equally. Both are slim and feel great. Fabric is improved over last year as I had one for my 2xl. The bellroy is also better after reading reviews from last year and seeing the improvements that the company made.

I just received a new case from simply carbon fiber and it's also sweet. Looks and feels great. So now I have 3 cases that I really enjoy and for a phone that deserves it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] GibsonSGJ:
I'm on the fence between the Nomad and the Bellroy. I've held the Bellroy and loved the feel and the leather wrapping around the sides, but the buttons were a little stiff. I've not seen the Nomad in person, but there appears to be more of a raised edge protecting the screen and it just looks more protective overall. I've heard the button feel is good and the leather looks more natural. I'm currently using a Google Fabric case which appears to have minimal protection, other than slight bumps and scratches on the back.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] boxcar8028:
You may want to check out these handmade cases.

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1530192451
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] californicated:
Sorry, but your link isn't working.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] ulflun:
Anyone care for pictures of your cases? Most product pictures are touched and photoshopped... Interested in the Bellroy and the stock Pixel fibre case (carbon or indigo)...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] whelmar:
I have the Bellroy leather case. It's ok...

However, I would suggest searching this case on EBay...

X-LEVEL For Google Pixel 3 XL Luxury Retro Leather UltraThin Back Case Cover NEW... it's 9 bucks, and is extremely well made. If you have ever seen the samsung slim leather case for the s10+, this is similar quality (samsung charges $50). I'll try to post an image...

I'm stunned at how nice this is.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] profee:
Hello.

I am facing constant restarts on any Pie custom rom. I use reccomended treble TWRP, i have newest MIUI firmware, i wiped cashe\dalvik\system\data, and i formated data completely prior to installing. As soon as it boots, it restarts, and it happens over and over again. Am i missing something?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] DarthJabba9:
No. I had similar experiences. I eventually got GZOSP, which proved stable. I'm back to Oreo, of course.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] aikhhk8:
Using lineage 16. 0 pie rom No Problem
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] rockygoce:
Try without SIM card
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] profee:
I managed to figure it out. We need MIUI firmware based on global 8.1 rom (i had latest weekly build, but based on 7.1 rom). Just flash this and you are ready for Pie. Installed AospExtended and everything works great so far.

https://github.com/XiaomiFirmwareUpdater/firmware_xiaomi_vince/releases/download/weekly-26.10.2018/fw_vince_miui_HM5PlusGlobal_8.10.25_968d897e87_8.1.zip
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] jjordy:
Flash firmware oreo
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Panneer Selvam:
Guys .

I want to know about the update to pixel experience ROM in unofficial to official builds.

Now I am currently using Android pie .

Suggestions wanted.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thoughtfulwizard:
Is there any way (with or without root) to increase the maximum number of notification charms shown in the status bar in Android P? So far, I've only been able to find a way to customize the clock position but not the notifications themselves. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffDaddy_d:
Yeah, I hate this change in Android Pie. With this and the lack of notification LED, it seems like Google is actively trying to destroy Android's notification system.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] GldRush98:
+1 The entire notification bar is a train wreck. Move the clock back to the right where permanent icons/info belongs, and clear space on the left for notifications, and let them breath. Probably my biggest annoyance with the phone is the whole lack of notification management. Turning off the AOD lead to missed notifications, so I have to sacrifice battery for the AOD... Then the dumbass clock and 4 icon limit is STILL causing missed notifications. If you have weather app and another notification always hanging around, you're down to 1 or 2 true notification icons?! Seriously?? Really hope Google fixes this, but I have a bad feeling this is how we have to live now... constantly pulling down the notification shade to see what was missed.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffDaddy_d:
Google wont be satisfied until our devices are just as hampered as Apple's.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] gotcha640:
I don't understand the problem. I have an unread email, a few texts, a whatsapp, and an ebay auction won. I can see the text and the email and the dot. I swipe down, see the text and the email are unimportant, dismiss, and there's the whatsapp and the ebay. Sure, they aren't right there, but you don't read the email in the 1/8th of an inch of status bar, you preview in the notification shade or read in the app.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bgg1:
I wish I could only get 4 notifications. Since switching to the Pixel 3 XL I have one persistent notification that my Fitbit sync service is running. No WhatsApp or Gmail notifications, leading me to miss things left and right. I shut off AoD to save battery, but I don't think it worked before either.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffDaddy_d:
you can hide persistent notifications now without disabling them completely. Just swipe to the left and click on the gear icon, and it will give you the option to minimize the notification. this will allow it to stay in the notification tray without displaying on the notification bar.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bgg1:
Got it working. Apparently my do not disturb settings were conflicting.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dryspuri:
i have the same issue, with pie it limiting notificatiosn been shown in status bar, in Note 9 al least there is an option and you can chose to show all notifications.
[Google Pixel 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] TheMorpheus:
With the last version of GravityBox you'll have an option to remove max notification icon restriction

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79066439&postcount=2
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skyscripter:
Hi all 0/

I'm creating this post because well I have a bricked phone (I know, another bricked phone thread) and am asking if anybody can help or point me in the directions of help.

P

The Problem

So my phone failed to install the latest security update that was released in September; just gave me the update failed error on reboot. I ignored this for a month as it didn't bother me but it started to get progressively more buggy, random crashes then random restarts then google play services just stopped working. This point I looked into it and the internet told me to use smartswitch to apply the update (which I assumed to be the problem at the time). Smartswitch couldn't update it which through it into emergency recovery mode. Smartswitch was then blocked by FRP lock when I tried to use emergency recovery mode.

I then tried by use Odin to flash stock firmware, which FRP lock blocked. Now i'm stuck as I can't flash anything with odin or use smartswitch so am stuck with either download mode of emergency recovery page.

I have extracted and reflashed all the sys.img flash expect system which has allowed me to boot to recovery but have the error

DM verity failed

E/ failed to mount system (invalid argument)

All the fixes for dm verity failed system, frp lock etc don't work as i think i have a combination of problems

Neither have I found a post that describes this problem anywhere

Thank you very much for reading :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godkingofcanada:
If you can boot the phone do you know the google email and password to remove the fpr?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skyscripter:
Yes I do, which is the most annoying part!
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godkingofcanada:
Don't use Odin, use the actual Samsung app smart switch and factory restore/emergency mode restore option.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skyscripter:
That's what I originally tired and it gets blocked by the frp lock :(
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godkingofcanada:
The fpr lock isn't supposed to block you from installing official factory firmware. But it has to be the exact firmware. It should install and then ask for your gmail
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skyscripter:
That's what I thought, but when I've tried to use smart switch it blocks me, and every version of firmware I've found with odin it blocks. How can I find out which firmware my phone was on before it bricked its self? or do you think its a case of trying many?

assuming smartswitch is unable to find the firmware that i need is there any way of telling it which version to flash?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godkingofcanada:
Smartswitch can't flash it because whatever crapped out changed the device ID or some info it looks to for authentication. I had that happen once. After a fw flash my phone changed from SM-G928W8 to G928F and smart switch wouldn't touch it. So what I had to do was find the exact match, you need to know what carrier your phone came from to get the model for firmware, like t mobile or Verizon, and then get that version, I think nougat or mm would work but our device shipped with mm. Odin will work but it the fw has to match the device. Then once it boots your gmail info is needed.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skyscripter:
Okay I think I understand, so i need the exact firmware it was on before it crapped out, otherwise it will think i'm trying to flash new firmware an frp lock stops it right? My phone came unlocked in the UK., will i just have to try many different versions in hope one works?

Noob question, what does fw flash stand for?

Thanks so much for answering my questions : )
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] XxTeXx07xX:
Woke up this morning to a update for my Boost mobile Samsung Galaxy S9 ( SM-G960U )

Baseband version

: G960USQS3ARIC

I just rebooted. Very quick and fast update. Any questions feel free to ask me. Anyone else get this update this morning??
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] truckerdewd:
T-Mobile got a similar update today also.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tel864:
Nothing here, there was nothing on what it included? The date us so close to the September update, I can't imagine it would be another security update.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] truckerdewd:
The T-Mobile update was pretty much just the Oct security patch from everything I could find. It was a fairly dmall sized update. I forgot to grab a screen shot but I do remember the only notable thing it said was that it was the Oct 1 security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tel864:
The mysteries of Samsung. They committed to monthly updates that never happened, wait months to actually send a security patch, then actually send another a month later.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Nye-uhls:
I believe it was just security patches. That's usually what they are if they're less than 100mb. And if it updates anything else noteworthy, they usually say so in the patch notes (instead of just saying what it MAY include)

Samsung releases a monthly security patch (well Google does, and Samsung passes it along)

But each months security updates don't always make it to each device because of carrier support. But they're getting better.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tel864:
Uhh, no. Samsung doesn't pass along every monthly update, at least for the S9 they didn't. There was an update every month but Samsung chose not to pass them along. Also my updates don't come from my carrier but from Samsung. Samsung has stated more than once that they are committed to monthly security uptates but have yet to fill that promise.... We'll see.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Nye-uhls:
They come from Samsung, but they're to some extent tailored to each different carrier (yes, even though the hardware of the devices are identical most of the time) and each different carrier has to sign off on every update.

I've gotten monthly security updates on the s9, minus the first roughly month and a half. http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G960U/SPR/doc.html

(Notice how SPR is in the URL. That's the abbreviation for Sprint, my carrier)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tel864:
We'll agree to disagree
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far :)

Of course some system apps will still boot after disabling them, but my guess is that hopefully those apps use less ram and battery now?!

Here's my debloat list:

(This is NOT a guide or recommendation! I'm just sharing what worked for me, based on my needs and tests. I prefer to use Package Disabler Pro to adb, easier to enable again with the app.)

Sprint Zone Launcher. com.sprint.zone

Preferred Activity Setter. com.sprint.w.prefact

Sprint ID. com.sprint.w.installer

Carrier Setup Wizard. com.sprint.psdg.sw

Sprint Hub. com.sprint.ms.smf.services

Sprint Device Manager. com.sprint.ms.cdm

Caller ID. com.sprint.ecid

Mobile Installer. com.sprint.ce.updater

App Stack. com.pinsight.dw

Gadget Guardian. com.lookout

360 Video. com.lge.vrplayer (not planning to use vr)

Video Wallpaper. com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper

com.lge.upsell

Update Center. com.lge.updatecenter

SprintService. com.lge.sprintserver

SprintMobileFrameworkSupport. com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf

SnapPage. com.lge.snappage

LDB. com.lge.mlt

LG Health. com.lge.lifetracker

LG Pay Qlauncher. com.lge.lgpay.qlauncher

FOTA Update. com.lge.lgfota.permission

Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clientspr

Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clients

G-DEC. com.lge.gdec.client

GCUV. com.lge.gcuv

Gaming. com.lge.gametuner

360 Image Wallpaper. com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper

Collage Wallpapers. com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper

Exchange. com.lge.exchange

Email. com.lge.email (not working for me)

Parking Assistant. com.lge.carfinding (I know where my car is)

App Updates. com.lge.appbox.client

AnimalResource. com.lge.animal.resource

Software Update. com.lge.android.atservice

AppCloud. com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe

ARCore. com.google.ar.core

YouTube. com.google.android.youtube (I use Vanced)

Google Play Movies & TV. com.google.android.videos

Print Service Recommendation Service. com.google.android.inservice.recommendation

Google Play Music. com.google.android.music

Gboard. com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

Device setup. com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfic

Google Pay. com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel

Duo. com.google.android.apps.tachyon

Photos. com.google.android.apps.photos (trying out lg gallery)

Google News. com.google.android.apps.magazines

Slides. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides

Sheets. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets

Docs. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Cloud Print. com.google.android.apps.cloudprint

Facebook App Installer. com.facebook.system (using alternative FB app)

Facebook. com.facebook.katana

Facebook App Manager. com.facebook.appmanager

Voicemail. com.coremobility.app.vnotes

com.android.voicemail.omtp

Print Spooler. com.android.printspooler

Default Print Service. com.android.bips

Prime Video. com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient

Mobile Device Information Provider. com.amazon.appmanager
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] psawjack:
Thanks for this. I forgot that this app even existed. It's been a while...:highfive:
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Einsteindks:
Lotsa room on the phone already, more so with stuff that can be plainly uninstalled. The rest 'disabled' to preserve system for factory updates. With SD up to 2tb, bloat not quite so much a nuisance as it was years ago.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] sev7en:
So thanks but what's the point if we cannot remove by rooting?
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Agreed! Not so important to debloat with more and more storage and ram these days.

It's totally up to one and each. ME, I will always debloat if possible. Privacy and battery life is reasons good enough for me. And with a phone this good, rooting is not as important as it was once, especially when there's good tools/methods to disable unwanted stuff. But I'm a rootoholic, so if it happens, I will definitely do it. Until then, I'm happy with what I've got.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Einsteindks:
Unlocked bootloader and Magisk FTW!
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
The one thing that I can't live without is Viper4Android...(main reason I'm sticking with the V30+) but debloating without root seems awesome will it be possible with the Sprint variant?
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
I'm on Sprint!

But be aware, I'm not sure how exactly this app works? For sure the system apps that you can't disable normally, will be disabled with this app, but some of them are still booting. Hopefully not so "heavy" on the ram and the battery after disabled? Haven't compared yet. Might be a good thing though, not to cut off any dependencies...

:)
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] treesap:
Viper4Android is a neat audio customization app. It requires root to install, which we will not have available until LG provides phone unlocking (hopefully soon!)

---------- Post added at 12:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 AM ----------

Do you have a link to the Package Disabler Pro you installed? Both of the ones I can find on the Play Store say they are incompatible with my devices.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Here you go:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdmdm.dmplay
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] treesap:
Great; thank you!
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaintlySins:
Thank you.

Sorry if this question is obvious to some ... but will it also work on Verizon network phones?
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
I would be surprised if it didn't :)
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaintlySins:
Thanks [MENTION=3395027]nyttliv7[/MENTION]
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] KennynGGG:
Do you know how to get into DIag mode for this model ?
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] skribe:
It should be noted that the WiFi Calling app also handles VoLTE on Sprint devices. That should be considered before disabling it as bloatware. It's essential functionality to the phone, if you want to have that ability. Personally, I would not consider WiFi Calling to be bloatware in the first place. But it's even more essential in this case.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] KennynGGG:
Confirmed it worked on my Sprint variant.

.I noticed the V40 Dev mode has "OEM Unlock" an option to turn on or off but that's probably isn't going to do any good without fastboot huh ?
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Important info thank you :)

Updated!
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Sadly enough, no!
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] skribe:
Diag Mode codes are carrier specific. If you have a Sprint variant like OP, your code would be ##3424#. The Sprint hidden menu code is 5689#*405#, for this model.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] KennynGGG:
Great, thanks The Diag code works.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Swizzle82:
You can uninstall/debloat apps using adb.

Full instructions here

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

The basics though are as follows.

Once in adb type:

"adb shell" (without quotes)

Then type:

“pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>” (without quotes) to uninstall a specific system application.

You can use the package disabler app to get the package name if you wish.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Thanks man! Personally I think it's easier with the app, and just so everybody knows, adb OR the app doesn't really uninstall system appst, it's just disabling! You will not free up any space on the system partition, even if the command in adb says "uninstall"!
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Swizzle82:
Actually this method does fully uninstall it...

I used it to uninstall google slides.. If it were disabled it would say enable as opposed to install.. I promise it's gone. I checked with package disabler to see disabled apps and it's no longer there..
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
I believe that's because it's located on the user data partition and not on the system partition. Or it's just well hidden/disabled, and will be back if you reset the phone? If it's actually working, you should see more space on the system partition after you're done. The DevCheck app would help you see those details :)
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Swizzle82:
Uninstalled lg health, tmobile, lg email, etc.. None of which are on my phone anymore..
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] Swizzle82:
Tried to install lg health from the playstore and it went back to being a system app.. Now I have to do it again.. Not sure what my system storage is to the exact mb to start with.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
That's because it was just disabled! You can't really touch the system without root. It's only hidden/disabled!
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] skribe:
Using the ADB method will properly uninstall the packages. It is a complete uninstall, but only for that user--not system wide. On an Android phone, though, those are basically the same thing. There is only one user as far as the OS is concerned. The only caveat is that they will come back if you do a system restore. The apps still exist in the system image, they are just uninstalled for the current user. But it is a full and true uninstall, not just a disable.
[LG V40 Guides, News, & Discussion] nyttliv7:
Weird!?

I was on the same path before until a dev explained that it's not going to free up any space on the system partition, so I assumed that it's not "deleted" this way? Anyway, disabling works fine for me! Adb does it too obviously, so the options are there! Thanks anyway :)