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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hawkswind1:
I bought a Nexus 6p when it first came out and finally upgraded to the 2xl. What a difference. I didn't realize how far behind the times the 801 chip is.

Anyways, everything was working fine. Then......I installed twrp and magisk and some modules. A few days later installed flash kernel. Somewhere along the way my touch screen got wacky especially near the edges and scrolling got weird, and when I tried playing audio with the oem adapter and several headphones, audio would continue to play from speakers and a notification said a charging device is connected. I flashed the latest factory image using flash-all per instructions to see if it was a software issue but the problems persisted. I contacted Google that sent me a new usb adapter but it didn't fix the audio problem.

I did one more search before requesting a replacement device and came across Deuce's script that flashes the factory image to both slots and some other stuff. Somehow it fixed my touch screen issues and the audio adapter problem.

On the 6p if I used flash-all.bat and an issue wasn't fixed I could be sure it was a hardware problem. Doesn't seem so on the 2 xl unless I am missing something. Seems Google should be using Deuce's flash-all script in place of their own.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/development/tool-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] jfchenier:
I currently have the default blue accent color applyed to my oneplus 6t. But I noticed that there is multiple places where the accent color is still the turquoise that is in default in the AOSP. I was wondering if this was a bug or if anyone else had noticed it.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DamnedGuy:
Yes, color calibration set to default when fingerprint is used (lockscreen, apps with fingerprint API)
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] estapagu:
You are right, but color calibration is other thing. [MENTION=9553221]jfchenier[/MENTION] is talking about color accent. Default android teal color is on a lot of system screens. I think it's not a bug, it's sloppiness from oneplus. Another little thing on my OOS love hate relationship.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DamnedGuy:
I understand. I use blue color accent too. But all calibrations, color profiles and reading/night modes are ignored in situations when fingerprint scanner is active.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
I’ve got a full SGFresh InvisShield Dome Glass Kit with extra loca and UV light. I’ll literally give it to you I just don’t want to pay for shipping.

Anyone who wants it let me .

Mods, this isn’t a sale post. Literally giving this away to whoever wants it first and will cover the cost of having it shipped to them. View attachment 4644631
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] htusa:
Where are you located?

If in the USA I'll take it. Pending shipping cost
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
Screen protector has been spoken for

Sent from my p3xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kos26:
If it doesn't go through, I'm in, just PM me. Why don't you want it? Just curious.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] mikepopo99:
Pictures

Can you post pictures with the screen protector. They any good
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] PuffDaddy_d:
They're on sale for 50% of right now. I might get one for my pixel 3 instead of waiting for Whitestone Dome
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] in_dmand:
I was impressed w/ it on my wife's v30... no halo or anything. I think I will pick one up for my 3 xl as well
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] masri1987:
on amazon? i wanna pick another one up for the regular 3
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] PuffDaddy_d:
Directly from the manufacturer website
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
For those asking: I didn't need/want it because I put a ceramic coating on my phone. Don't have any idea what it looks like as I never even bothered to open it. I've seen good able bad reviews but that's the case with most products so it's hard to speak to the quality. For the price it seemed like a good deal and someone certainly got a good deal on it having to only pay shipping.

Sent from my p3xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kos26:
Can you elaborate on the ceramic coating?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
I would also like to know more about the ceramic coating
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] JeromeLeung:
Quality is pretty solid. It covers the entire face of the phone (including the notch) with cutouts for both speakers and the proximity sensor (glass covers both selfie cameras). Does not have an alignment kit like Whitestone so definitely take your time applying it. The only nag I have about it is that it has a dot matrix for some reason...almost like it was supposed to be an edge adhesive screen protector but they decided not to put adhesive on it and just sell it with LOCA. Also worth noting, their "oleophobic nano coating" wipe will leave the glass looking a little hazy after you wipe it on. Be sure to buff/polish it after to make it smooth and shiny again. Personally, the dot matrix bugs me enough (more apparent when the screen is white) to be getting Whitestone Dome when/if it comes out for our phone. Otherwise, the most solid TGSP I've tried for the Pixel 3 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] PuffDaddy_d:
Thank you so much for this review. The dot matrix is an absolute deal breaker for me. I tried to use a screen protector with a dot matrix before and just couldn't un-see all of those dots!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] JeromeLeung:
Once the loca is applied you barely notice it. But when the screen turns all white it almost looks like there's glitter on the screen. You really kind of have to look for it. My guess is that it's similar to how loca is really good at hiding existing scratches and scuffs that your screen may already have. Wish I had another phone to snap a picture of it...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
Sorry guys, I've been so swamped recently I forgot xda existed. Basically it's a product commonly used to protected the paint on cars. I used to be in the detail industry and learned all the ins and the outs of the process and after struggling with all the rather poor screen protectors available for our phone figured I might as well not use one at all.

So here goes...

Essentially ceramic coating is a process in which a liquid topical solution is applied to the intended surface and transfers a coating at the nanometer level to said surface. The liquid solution "flashes" over in roughly 1 minute but also as quickly as 10 to 15 seconds. At that point the coating is buffed with a microfiber which picks up all the excess solution and leaves behind a 100% invisible coating. I mean it's literally as if nothing is there, however I can assure you that there is. Anyway at that point your pretty much finished, however it will continue to cure over the next 24 to 72 hours. In my case I simply let my pixel set for 3 days as I don't use it daily. After that you have about the absolute toughest coating possible on your screen short of having a tgsp installed. I think I did this about 2 to 3 weeks ago now and with near daily use it's still help up perfectly. Haven't gotten a single microscratch or microswirling on my phone and the screen is still glassy smooth and fingers glide with extreme ease along the surface of my phone. I'm honestly stunned with how well it's worked. I know it's a game changer when applied to car paint but I didn't have particularly high expectations for my phone. I'll probably continue this with all future devices as well, no point to get a tgsp at this point

Sent from my p3xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
thanks, where would one go about getting this done?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] in_dmand:
Thanks! So if/when it does get scratched, how would you remove and reapply?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
Would be pretty hard to scratch as it is a 8 on the mohs scale of hardness. It essentially is as tough as Sapphire! I have a zodiac watch that's 10+ years old now and I've taken it with me to many places and it's been roughed up some and the glass is still pristine not a single mark on it. My main concern is would it wear off over time, if that is the case you would need to know when to reapply. Edit: found info on a website "A Ceramic Coating is not a substitute for Paint Protection Film, which provides a more comprehensive for of defensive. Rather, it is a premium wax alternative. A Ceramic Coating creates a permanent or semi-permanent bond with a vehicle’s paint, meaning that it does not wash away or break down and does not require repeated application every few months."
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Pure+:
If it somehow managed to get scratched it'll just be scratched. Not much to be done about it. However you can reapply any time. I have a coating rated for 5 years on a car, and that's something being exposed to constant uv from the sun and all the elements of weather. I expect that I'll never have to reapply to my phone.

Call some high end car detailers and ask around.

It's extremely hard to scratch. I've taken knives to coated paint before and couldn't get a mark on it

Sent from my p3xl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] in_dmand:
Everything will wear and scratch eventually... My tempered glass screen protectors are 9 on the hardness scale and I get them all scratched up (probably because I work with abrasives). Thanks for responding!

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That's good to know thanks!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Zethula:
Hey guys, just got this screen protector in today. I would highly advise you not to purchase. The screen protector they send you does not have any pealable protective plastic whatsoever on the glass. And since it's crystal clear, except for the dot matrix which is visible when unapplied, it's nearly impossible to tell if you have any oils on it. First attempt I had a small bubble form near the edge that I could not get the loca to flow to. Think it might have been a small about of oil from my hand since you can't see it. Second attempt I had a piece of lint FROM THE INCLUDED MICROFIBER CLOTH drop into the loca from the screen. I would not recommend this at all. End rant.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
I don't understand why they would put dot matrix on the protector if you're going to apply LOCA doesn't make sense to me. The only reason for dot matrix is for touch to register since there is no adhesive in between the protector and glass surface. I know their XL 2 model didn't have dot matrix and it worked just fine.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Zethula:
It looks like the glass itself is of a different brand. I think they just buy the glass and package it in a kit
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
No problem! But I honestly don't think those tempered glass protectors are 9H even if they claim they are. Even those Zagg "sapphire" protectors turned out to be a total dud and claimed sapphire level of hardness but scratched at a 3 which is plastic.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] RebDovid:
Ceramic Coatings

For those interested in a ceramic coating for their smartphone, I found the following webpage informative: The Truth About Ceramic Coating. Note that it's by a company selling a DIY product for cars. My main take-away is that it may be worth both applying a ceramic coating and using a good tempered-glass screen protector, provided the total cost is agreeable to you. My reasoning is that, accepting the claims made, a well-applied ceramic coating will protect against abrasions, but not against impacts. According to the company:

In this scenario, the primary benefit from the TGSP would be impact protection: the screen protector breaks before the screen. Of course, even a good TGSP doesn't make the phone invulnerable, but it seems that it should provide significant additional protection.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] snake218:
I upgraded successfully to pie, but was getting bootloops after debloating (using same app list i use in oreo), i use titanium backup to freeze or Uninstall apps.

The bootloop was caused when Uninstalling the AVG protection app, so instead this app should be freezed if not needed.

Maybe this info help someone else doing a XZ1 debloating.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Bethelgeuse:
u must non-active All the Device admin, then u can start debloat with Titanium backup....

do that step when u want experiment with PIE system

i was not know this method before, i found this method when frustate why my device Bootloop 3 times every uninstall stock App... :laugh:
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] pergoteborg:
I got the same problem using titanuim and debloathed by simply search and delete the files using root explorer
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] dcrin3:
I was debloating as well when my device decided to bootloop. What's funny is that I'd done this countless times on Oreo and never got a single bootloop. Apparently some of the apps are closely attached to the system core, that's my guess.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] pergoteborg:
I don't think so ´cause if I debloat manually by deleting the files in file system it works like a charm.....but it´s of course a very timeconsuming way to do it.

I think there are some other system change with makes inconistencies in the system when titanium backup (and other) programs are used for debloat.

But of course, I have not debloated very "hard", just facebook, amazon, antivirus and some other small stuff.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] oF2pks:
Basically "debloat" means removal of app; since every ota will bring and active back removals, you should instead freeze annoying apps: Titanium or 3Ctools works fine with latest Magisk 17.3 on XZ1.

I have all these disabled without any hiccups/bootloop (including AVG):

G8341:/ $ pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.kindle
package:com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
package:com.android.chrome
package:com.facebook.appmanager
package:com.facebook.katana
package:com.facebook.services
package:com.facebook.system
package:com.google.android.apps.docs
package:com.google.android.apps.photos
package:com.google.android.apps.tachyon
package:com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig
package:com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
package:com.google.android.marvin.talkback
package:com.google.android.music
package:com.google.android.videos
package:com.google.android.youtube
package:com.s.antivirus
package:com.sony.tvsideview.videoph
package:com.sonyericsson.music
package:com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice
package:com.sonyericsson.xhs
package:com.sonymobile.deqp
package:com.sonymobile.email
package:com.sonymobile.getset
package:com.sonymobile.getset.priv
package:com.sonymobile.pip
package:com.sonymobile.susrescheck
package:com.sonymobile.usm
package:com.sonymobile.xperiaweather
package:com.spotify.music

For info, I've uploaded 2 app (light & oos) to check installed apk/statuses & trackers here https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/dexdump-xodus-trackers-apk-static-t3833391

(Also uploaded are magisk systemless modules https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/magiskoreo-screenrecorder-t3801150 ; they work fine on Pie exception to wip dimNightLight.)

To use systemwide audioFX on videos, you must use Sony (bloated) Album app : conversely to what said in today xdaNews/XZs, with the 2x speakers or bluetooth only, I have Eq ClearBass and ClearAudio+ working , so it looks to be a bug/hiccup for wired earphones option (?).

If you don't like classic nav, check xda LMT and thread here for full screen : https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/adbnoroot-hide-nav-status-bars-screen-t3780327

EDIT what really bothers me is Swiftkey : Adjust + HockeyApp + GoogleAnalytics
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] dcrin3:
Do you have your code somewhere on GitHub? Someone's asking for twrp for the xz1 compact in the dev section of xz1 forum.

I'd like to bounce ideas at you sometime later as well. [MENTION=7489364]oF2pks[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] rsk_kelkar:
That'd be me :P. TWRP is so wanted right now. Can't get magisk root without it
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] dcrin3:
Sideload is also an option too.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] rsk_kelkar:
Requires stock boot image. Don't know where to get that from.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] santi1993:
that sound messy from a phone thats part of the android one project.

where are the Android One Oreo & Pie Firmwares to install?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
There's only one problem... It isn't part android one..
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] dcrin3:
With latest 47.2.A.2.33-November Security Update and even the October one.

I've just found out that AVG Protection is the culprit that keeps breaking my phone when I forcibly remove it through titanium backup.

For now it's disabled but any attempts to delete it off the phone results in phone bootloop(at the sony logo). Every other junk app is been removed as always except for that one.

I'll dig around to see what I can find out about it's relationship to the OS.

------------------later----------

Using ES File explorer on root I was able to remove AVG antivirus without bootloop.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] shollywood:
Someone said in another post (can't find it) that you can lock active apps when you swipe up and hold to get to all that are open. I've tried a bunch of things but can't seem to figure out how to do it again. I only get the garbage can to close them. Anyone can help?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
Recent apps, swipe down to lock, up is to close.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] shollywood:
That's what I thought, no longer works...up yes, down no...wtf
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] shollywood:
Rebooted, now working again..odd for sure, but thanks
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Pure+:
Delete thread please. Didn’t realize there was another about same question
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] slvrhwk:
Hey guys, I got this phone last week. I like pretty much everything about it. Except for this one issue which is intermittent. On 2 occasions on 2 different days, I have had a call where I couldn't understand the other person. The audio was completely muffled. I wasn't using earphones and wasn't on loudspeaker. It's been fine other times. I have read others having problems when playing games, but I haven't read anything regarding call. Please let me know if this is a known issue andthere's anything I can do to fix this or if a fix is in the works from Xiaomi. Thanks!
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
Are you sure problem was on your end?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] slvrhwk:
I was talking to different people both times. So it looks like the problem was on my end.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] b4mb1_:
Hi, I just saw when I'm downloading apps from the play store that "accelerating download" or "accelerating" is gone. My download speed now is capped to 200kbps, whereas in CN ROM I go up to 3mbps when downloading apps.

Where can I set that "accelerating" feature by CN ROM? Can someone help me with this. I'm on EU 8.11.15
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] itsallwright:
Update: Version 2 of this can be found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2905629

Hello,

I have always fumbled to get to the mute button on the phone screen while on conference calls and decided to look for a program to map to a hardware button to mute/unmute a call. I did not have much luck finding anything so I went ahead and wrote my own. This forum has helped me out tremendously in the past, so I decided to share my program here with the hopes that it can help someone else out.

I made the program fairly configurable. If a call is in progress, it will toggle the mute button. If a call is not in progress, it can be configured to run any other program of your choice (that way the hardware button isn’t wasted).

I did not write a configuration utility, so you have to configure it manually in the registry. Here are the registry details.

HKLM\Software\itsallwright\MobileMute

Options:

BringPhoneToFront = 1 or 0 (If 1 then it will bring to phone app into focus when it runs)

MuteSound = DialPadCtlKey (this is the system sound that is played when the program mutes the call)

PlaySound = 1 or 0 (if 1 then it will play the mute/unmute sounds)

RunProgram = 1 or 0 (if 1 then it will run the configured program if a call is not detected)

RunProgramPath = \somepath (path to desired program to run)

UnmuteSound = DialPadCtlKey (this is the system sound that is played when the program unmutes the call)

Config: (this is how it works – hopefully does not need to be changed, but can be for different devices)

ConnectedText = Connected: (this is the text that shows in the dialer when a call is in progress)

LastCallText = Last Call: (this is the text that shows in the dialer when a call is not in progress)

MuteButtonText = Mute (the text of the mute button)

MuteID = 0x53A0 (ID of the mute button – use spy program to get this)

PhoneWindowTitle = Phone (title of the dialer)

UnmuteButtonText = Unmute (text of the unmute button)

UnmuteID = 0x53A1 (ID of the unmute button – use spy program to get this)

I have tested this on my Kaiser with the default ATT WM6 ROM and on a friend’s Apache with an unknown WM6 ROM.

BTW - this is my first WM application, so don't beat me up too bad if it is not perfect ;)

Enjoy,

Jay
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Dishe:
This is very useful and should be posted in the general PPC software areas, why keep this secret for only those in the Kaiser forums?!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] buckyswider@comcast.net:
This seems to be exactly what I'm looking for...thanks!

Anybody try this on a titan/mogul/xv6800 yet?? I'll have to do some research to figure out my 'button ID', but it looks like it will be well worth it!!!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] pvenkat:
Excellent....

I have been looking for this functionlity of hard button mapping of call mute. I was hoping MS would implement a virtual key code for the mute function in the newer wm like for the speakerphone but never happened.

Thanks much itsallwright. It works perfect in my tilt. Now, I can use hard buttons for speakerphone & mute (long press green key and I have mapped PTT key for mute.) It was one of the most of useful things I was missing from my BB. Specially for that long conference calls where you have to occasionally say something and keep quite rest of the time. :-)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] itsallwright:
That is a good point. It was developed for the Kaiser, but theoretically should work on any WM6 device with phone functionality (button IDs might change from device to device though). Unfortunately, I do not know how to move threads. Is it possible to move this to a better place?

Jay