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[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] mike_1983:
Hi

I was just trying to relock my bootloader on my device, so I patched the boot.img with magisk and ran unlockbl.sh again, it locked it fine but now it boot loops. I tried restoring a backup through twrp (I just boot the image) but doesn't work. Is there a way I can flash the .zip file downloaded from Asus? Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks
[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] mike_1983:
I managed to boot it using the patched_boot.img so I went ahead and unlocked the bootloader again, it's booting now normally but I still wanted to lock the bootloader and put it back to factory settings? I tried booting with the boot.img from the asus website download but it freezes it.
[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] beachfl:
Not sure why you want to re-lock the bootloader, but if you do, you've re-enabled image verification, so it won't allow your patched_boot to load. Other changes made are stopping even the factory boot.img from being able to successfully complete.

You can very easily just go back to full stock, by simply installing the entire factory image from the Asus website. Just throw it on your sd card or somewhere on your internal storage that you can find, and install it with TWRP.

HTH
[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] mike_1983:
Hi

Thanks for the help! I have managed to get it back to completely stock with locked bootloader. I am thinking of selling it so wanted it back to stock. I spent ages on it this afternoon! I did try and flash the factory image in twrp before, but it must have been when the bootloader was locked so it wasn't flashing properly (I also probably needed to have the .zip on a sd card rather than internal storage like I had before!) So I flashed it when the bootloader was unlocked and it booted up correctly, after a long anxious wait! Then I booted the patched_boot and it needed to update magisk so I could get su access, copied the unlockbl.sh files to the correct directory and ran the program it locked it and booted up normally, then I factory reset again to get rid of magisk manager.

Thanks again!
[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] beachfl:
Well done ? so glad it got sorted x
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Alibaba0101:
just updated to magisk mgr 6.01 and it no longer crashes using magisk hide

link to download

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] SilverZero:
Thanks! Been waiting for this to get addressed for a long time.
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] CodingAddict704:
So I rebranded to bln-l22, installed Oreo and everything's good, but today I wanted to flash something but I discovered that for some reason I can't mount the /data and so I checked my file system and it was f2fs which is fine, so is there a fix for that ?
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] RedSkull23:
That's not an error man, it's because we don't have a fully working TWRP on Oreo yet. Actually there is only the TWRP that i assume you're using, the elemental rom TWRP by KingOfMezi.

At the moment, you have to flash supported files through fastboot. On an Oreo ROM/GSI, the architecture of our phone won't change, so the situation about TWRP is the same, but if I'm not wrong, at least GSIs can be rooted easily.
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] CodingAddict704:
I remember using the TWRP in the rebrand guide by [MENTION=6714681]shashank1320[/MENTION], I'll try flashing another recovery this weekend and will update
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] RedSkull23:
Update me if you find a working one so!
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
Twrp from elemental ROM should work on oreo.
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] RedSkull23:
Yeah it works bro, as you'll know it only can't mount /data partition, but at least it allows to flash Magisk and ZIP/.img files.
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] jhorne917:
https://xdaforums.com/honor-6x/how-to/flash-roms-factory-reset-boot-img-t3856013

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Shashank you know more about this stuff than I do. Is the above guide safe because I don't want to put this out there if it puts peoples personal data at risk. I believe you can still encrypt the data but this stops it from being forced encrypted while installing the ROM? Not sure. Would like your feedback if possible. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zainqaiser:
Do you guys also get a white bar on the status bar when you apply a black/dark wallpaper? Its kinda annoying.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Krunk83:
I don't see any white bar on your status bar in the SS.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zainqaiser:
Its not a bar exactly, its like white hue on top on the display. I contacted google and they said it's the pixel launcher that causing it. If i use nova launcher, the display is pitch black.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Krunk83:
Yeah I use Nova Launcher Prime. I'd use the Pixel Launcher if it had some for customizations for icons and gestures.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zainqaiser:
I just wanted to be sure that everyone with pixel launcher is having the same issue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] krabman:
Lets not forget the ability to properly set columns and rows, removing the search bar, dock pages, etc. I honestly have no idea what people think makes the Pixel launcher so great, it's lame at best.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
Pretty sure it is not an "issue," but instead part of Google's design. Theming with Substratum removes it too.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Paz9:
the magisk pixel launcher is the best, lets you modify columns, rows, dots vs numbers, etc.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] snowrelyt:
I think something is wrong with your phone. I don't have this issue at all
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] obsanity:
Yeah, I'm not sure what the options is talking about either. Can you take a picture of your phone with another? If screenshots won't show it it might be burn in.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] piolop.:
Heres a picture of it

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[IMG="A picture of mine"]https://i.imgur.com/74Tl9nG.jpg[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Looks like you hit developer options and took out the notch. I do not have it with the notch, but after doing what you did I have it also with a black background.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sspremchand:
I purchased one of these last July and for the last month now whenever I have tried to turn the device on, I am permanently stuck on the 'Optimising system storage and applications...' page. It claims the updates will take around ten minutes but it has been several weeks now. I have tried a hard reset but holding the power button down for 40 seconds but on powering up again, just returns to the same page.

Can anyone assist please?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DKXC:
Did you try booting into recovery and doing a factory reset w/ cache wipe?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sspremchand:
How do I do this please?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dan_firehd:
In order to execute a Cache Wipe, perform the following steps:

(1). Left hand holds both volume buttons down at the same time.

(2). While performing step 1 above, right hand holds the power-button down.

(3). Upon seeing "Amazon" logo on the screen, release right hand ONLY, while left hand still holds down both volume buttons.

(4). Upon seeing "Amazon system recovery <3e>" etc. on the screen, release left hand. Now follow the instruction on the screen to perform the "wipe cache partition".
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] EzzBMTH:
Hi, there is some way to use the notch area for fullscreen games? I can do this with Oneplus 6 and is really nice, But I did not find any option to do this in the Mi 8
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] gugugrp:
I think this should be solved by the developer.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Alessandro999:
need to be implement by dev with this commit https://mokeedev.review/c/MoKee/android_mokee-sdk/+/27499

im waiting the dev add this option for havoc 2.0

the best rom so far right now
[Xposed General] Kratzvogel:
My S8+ is stucking in bootlooper after i has installing a (old) xposed module, i need help.
[Xposed General] spawnlives:
You could try these from this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/xposed/stuck-bootloop-access-to-download-mode-t3854759
[Android Apps and Games] Caddish Hedgehog:
Advanced camera application for Android.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caddish_hedgehog.hedgecam2

SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/hedgecam/files/

Features:

* Flexible photo and video settings.

* Support for focus modes, scene modes, color effects, white balance, ISO and exposure compensation.

* Customizable user interface.

* Advanced selfie mode. Start shooting by timer, face detection, or voice commands.

* Control by hardware keys. Separate settings for each key.

* Automatic image alignment based on accelerometer data. Now your photos will never be overwhelmed by the horizon.

* HDR (High Dynamic Range) and DRO (Dynamic Range Optimization) photo modes.

* Flexible settings of sounds: the ability to turn off the sound of the shutter, select the sound of the shutter (not supported by all devices), adjust the volume of sounds.

* Layout of the interface for the right-hander or the left-hander.

* Widgets that allow you to take a single click to take a photo or start recording a video.

* Support for Camera2 API: manual focus distance; manual ISO; manual exposure time; manual white balance temperature; RAW (DNG) files.

* And much more...

Based on Open Camera: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-camera-t2850557

If you want to help me make this app better, you can do it in one of the following ways:

* If you find a bug, let me know about it in this topic.

* Translate the application to your native language. In the archive with the source code you can find unfinished language files that were parsed from Open Camera source.

* Make a donation. You can do this in application settings.
[Android Apps and Games] sieger007:
I been using this for a while now and it worked beautifully my ROM version hasn't changed nothing has changed all of a sudden I am not able to save my settings every time it will ll reset settings to default don't know what is happening

magisk rooted on Android 10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Pie i like:

Chicken & Mushroom

Steak & Gravy

Chicken & Ham

Apple Pie

Rhubarb Pie

Cherry Pie (Om nom nom!)

Pie i don't like:

Kidney (ewww!)

Android (what a disappointment)

What Pies do you like?.... (or not)
[Off-topic] IronRoo:
same as you

+curry chicken

+beef chilli

+ Android (well bits of it, but like you disappointed as seems to be going in wrong direction for more technical users)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I've never tried Curry Chicken in a Pie! Some Bombay Aloo on the side and you've got a dinner. One for the Bucket list.

No Pie would be complete without a great topping. Gravy for the hot pies, custard, cream or ice-cream for the desserts. So much yum.
[Off-topic] IronRoo:
Got a "gourmet" pie shop down the road it has about 40 different flavors! Just remembered, I also hate Chicken & Mango pie , my kids love it through! Shop doesn't do apple pie :crying:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Chicken & Mango? :eek: Sounds like the product of a disturbed mind. Like putting Pineapple on a Pizza!
[Off-topic] IronRoo:
I just learnt one thing that makes Pie a fraction better, 2 finger swipe down for quick settings gets you to the settings icon in one swipe.

(had been used to pulling the quick settings panel down on the right side in Lineage to do this previously)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The two finger pull down has been around for a while. Useful for those on stock ROMs that don't have the Quick Pulldown setting that you mentioned.

Android Pie leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Did Google really think that people wouldn't notice that they were deliberately creating an IOS clone? It boggles the mind. By doing so it simply invites direct comparison, which is the last thing that they should want as their own implementation just isn't as polished or refined. Instead of innovating they've copied. It's a sad state of affairs.

I've clean installed the Oreo ROM i'm using, installing older builds of Google apps that don't have the new UI or bloatware, and disabled updates. This is what i will use until Android becomes good again. Who knows how long that will be!
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I'm kinda partial to Cherry Pie.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
The tastiest of all Pies! Warrant were pretty decent in their day too. :good:
[Off-topic] klym.software:
Sorry I cant seem to find this setting. Any idea where I can find it on the OnePlus 6 android pie? Or do i have to switch to nova launcher?
[Off-topic] IronRoo:
no setting, it works "out the box", well on my Essential phone anyhow, don't know about OnePlus. That's probably why I didn't realise it was there, having gotten so used to LineageOS in the last few years where you can set the right side of screen to do the same instead of two fingers
[Off-topic] Luk4sapps:
what do you mean by this?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
So, err, Android Pie.... well, it's not very good, is it? Frankly...well...i'd probably say it's bloody awful. Just really, really awful. Can't think of one single redeeming quality. It a total duffer. Not one thing better than before, just....worse. In all respects. Worse.

In a world where Billions of people have a smartphone, the number of smartphone operating systems that i would personally use just went from one to zero. Tell me again why we let tech companies become monopolies?

Surely the place for the signal bars is in the Status Bar? Why not have the Settings icon there instead, rather than having to expand the panel to find it?
[Off-topic] thefallnn:
Yeah the most
[Off-topic] adi153:
I don't know, in the early days of developing for my device it was not good actually, but with the time, I have learned to love it xd
[Off-topic] dandyfarid:
i like pie
[Off-topic] mrrocketdog:
my ¢.02 , android died after KK

err on the side of kindness
[Off-topic] Linacruise1467:
Yeah I like alot.
[Off-topic] agradese:
This is the best pie :) ---> Pretzel Choco pie

INGREDIENTS

all-purpose flour, for work surface

1 all-purpose piecrust, doubled

8 large eggs

2 c. light corn syrup

1 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar

3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

2 tbsp. bourbon

1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

1 tsp. kosher salt

6 c. pecans

2 c. mini pretzels

2 c. bittersweet chocolate chips

flaked salt, for sprinkling
[Off-topic] Mthafukngreen:
Berry pie ftw
[Off-topic] turgutalp:
Yes I like an apple pie.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Oh Me Oh My
[Off-topic] cikos:
The coolest pies:

Oreo Pie.

Grasshopper Pie.

Lemon Meringue Pie.

Banana Cream Pie.

Shaker Pie.

Pecan Pie.

Pumpkin Pie.
[Off-topic] F7YYY:
Cream
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
If RMA a VZW Pixel 3 XL through Google, will they send me a Google Store version back?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] BMP1244:
Unfortunately there is no real way to determine what they will do. My suggestion would be to return the phone, then order a carrier unlocked phone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] westside80:
No because as soon as you give them the IMEI number they'll know it didn't come from the Google Store and they won't RMA at all. You'll have to return it at Verizon.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
I gave Google the IMEI and they gave me the option of either using Verizon or Google. I decided to use Google in the hopes of potentially getting an unlocked Google Store version as a replacement.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] agroff1993:
Did you ever find out if you will get a Google device back, rather than the Verizon version?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
I got the confirmation email that my old device was received today and that they sent out another unit. They also gave me the IMEI which i checked out at a few sites, but I didn't see any indication of whether it was a Google Store variant or not. Is there a good way to check somewhere? Otherwise I just have to wait until Thursday when I get it back.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] agroff1993:
I don't know of a way you can check with your IMEI number. I am anxious to hear what model you get though. What did you RMA for?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
I was having issues with the mic. Whenever i called someone the heard static real bad with what sounded like feedback or a high pitched whining noise. Issue persisted whether i used the buds provided or while on speaker. Bluetooth had no issues though.

Fingers crossed that it is Store version, but I'll settle for better call quality.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Why would you want a Google Store version back? You bought a VZW model right?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
For the unlocked bootloader.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
Why didn't you just buy a Google version to begin with?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Oh got it. You bought the Verizon version on some kind of deal and now you want the Google version so you can avoid the couple of hundred bucks it might cost you to bl unlock? Help us out here, spell it out.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
No. I didn't get it on some sort of deal. I don't qualify for synchrony financing because i filed for bankruptcy last year. I got laid off the same time my wife had a brain aneurysm and the bills got out of control. Now we live an expensive part of Denver so our kids can actually go to a decent school with better peers. I work two jobs, my wife one, and i am a full-time student. So yeah. I bought it from Verizon because I've been in good standing with them and didn't have to put money down. Life happens. Tired of people taking crap about buying through them. If I could, i would have got out through Google. Maybe i will be able to next year or the year after that.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
coolhandz, I appreciate your honesty here. Sorry if you felt like I was giving you crap.

I'm actually a bankruptcy attorney. You could probably find out where with a very simple Google search. I hope your post-BK life is going well. Please send me a PM if I can help out with any advice about rebuilding credit or something else.

Mitchell
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Ditto. Can't help with legal stuff though. Good luck.. who would've known?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jmendozanunez:
?

So what was ur results on RMA? THINKING DOING SAME IF ANY LUCK
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
Call quality is much improved. New device is a Verizon. A bit bummed. I'll continue to hope that a root method is found amd maybe next year I'll get the Google version.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
Question, would you guys RMA for what might be a speck on the inner lense rim?

It's not affecting photos but i just noticed it today and i'm not sure if it's a dirt particle or if it's part of the lense \rim housing under the glass...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Is there anything else wrong with your device?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
No lol
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
If it's not affecting photos aka no black dot in the picture I'd say don't bother with RMA. If you have good speakers without buzzing/muffled/distortion you won the device lottery.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
I have no idea what the buzzing distorted speakers sound like (they sound fine?) but i didn't pay 1000$ to have a piece of lint \ dirt in my interior camera housing lol.

Oh well, i'll figure it out.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/10/22/pixel-3-xl-owners-complaining-buzzing-distorted-speakers/ explains it and links some videos to test. You sure you want to go down this route :P?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
so i played the youtube video on the bottom of the article on full volume on my device and i can't tell if there's anything wrong.

My RMA comes in on thursday.

I'll test it just the same, if everything checks out i'll switch over, but if it is plagued with the problems y'all speak of then i guess i'm keeping my dust laced camera lense and phone lol
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Play it at a lower volume as full volume tends to mask the buzzing etc. A lot of the phones have this problem sadly :(.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
No buzzing or vibration. Very very minimal hissing..

I think my device is fine speaker wise. Sounds muffled at low volume but not what y'all talking about

Any other videos to test for audio ? Anything off Spotify maybe ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
if you listened to that skill share video at a lower volume and hear no buzzing/distortion at all you probably have good speakers le gasp. But here's another video that produces buzzing at 1/3rd volume or so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Xm7s9eGxU
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
So using that link/example I can definitely hear vibration and or buzzing in low volume.. mostly from lower speaker.

Sounds like a door speaker in a car that isn't secured and rubbing on something lol

Sounds about right?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Yeah that sounds like it. Distorted tinny loose quality speakers! Makes me wonder if all the speakers are like this.? I know some people are saying they don't have it, but I'm leaning towards they don't hear it. Or maybe they truly don't have it and found the unicorn. Pixel lotto continues for me, replacement for speaker/earpiece ticking. Deep down part of me knows there's probably no device without this issue at this time until they make a hardware revision (if they ever do). Or perhaps they can mask it with a software patch or possibly fix.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
you and I both know there won't be hardware revisions, or it's highly unlikely.

Sometimes I get real disappointed with Google.

I haven't bought a pixel this is my first one. My nexus 6p was a Shi**show with it's bootlooping issues.

I suppose every manufacturer has it's issues. I just have to hope that google will do the right thing and extend our warranties :D
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] AndyCr15:
I have an RMA question if I may (well, two actually) that I will ask here instead of a new thread.

I have a slight nick/mark on one corner of the device. What will happen if I return it? Do Google reject returns, not check or not refund full amount?

If I swap my device out and get a new one, does my RMA period start again?

(I'm in the UK if it matters)

Thanks ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Interesting enough my OG Pixel was flawless had no problems besides the speaker crackle which was fixed with Viper. They extended the warranty of the Pixel 2 XL to 2 years as a result of all the negative press about the display. Hopefully there's a lot of vocal feedback on the problems we are having with the devices. But yeah there probably won't be any hardware revision and maybe they'll find a software fix to mask the problem.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
Can't answer the first part.. but i was told that my return period restarts upon receipt of the RMA brand new replacement.