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[Xiaomi Redmi 4a Questions & Answers] roxion22:
how much screen on time you are getting?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] hjayc24:
I have a question since I watched the youtube video on how to upgrade my phone samsung s4 at&t to Oreo, but I read that I need a bootloader. Then when I read articles here in xda, mostly says that this phone can't be unlock? so How do I deal with this? Please explain simply because I am new in this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] audit13:
If the phone is running an MDL bootloader, it may be possible to flash Oreo. If the phone is running a newer bootloader, the phone can only run TWRP and will not run Nougat or Oreo.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] StoneyJSG:
You cannot unlock the bootloader. However, if you're on the MDL bootloader then you can use an exploit called loki doki to install a custom recovery and a custom ROM. If you're on a newer bootloader other than MDL, then you are stuck with only booting custom touch wiz based ROMs and must use safe strap if on kit kat or flash fire if on lollipop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] cousindan:
Can you oden back to mdl if you are running NJ4.

does it matter id i upgraded to Kittkatt with a custon rom vs ota update on if the bootloader got locked? does goldeneye kittkatt 4.4.4 lock the bootloader?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] StoneyJSG:
No you cannot odin back to MDL, if you try you will brick your phone. It doesn't really matter how you update given your bootloader is locked (unless you're on the MDL firmware). Golden eye ROM does not lock the bootloader, no custom ROMS lock the bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] AJaZ007:
How to root my Samsung galaxy j5 android marshmallow without pc
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] garylawwd:
If you have a custom recovery then you won't need a pc, like twrp or something but since your asking I doubt you have a custom recovery.

You don't need a PC to root but you do need it to unlock your bootloader which is used to flash files to give you root.

You first need to unlock the boot loader with a PC and then you can do what you want, other than that I wouldn't recommend or advise any other way
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jebise101:
What would be the best ROM to use that is as close to stock as possible but running android 7.1 or 8.1 etc.

I don't want or need any mods or custom features, just simple stable with maybe root.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] k23m:
The best, most current is LineageOS and here is yesterday's 20181208 build available. LOS provides a native root solution which you activate in the developer options. If you are concerned with privacy and battery drain, then either do not install the Gapps spyware at all, or install LineageOS for microG with great FOSS alternatives.

Please read more on the microG and on The NO GAPPS Initiative websites.

:good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] edgar096:
Currently using Lineage 14.1 microg (7.1.2). Not having google services really make the tablet excel in battery life. Currently getting 9+hours sot with youtube watching/reddit/twitter
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] happymeal79:
As in I won't lose my installed apps and settings? If not, is there an easy way to back everything up?

As a related question: is it worth updating every time there's something new?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] ryan7646:
You can dirty flash the update.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonpa:
I apologize if this was already made aware or confirmed but I can confirm that Google does allow the Pixel 3xl esim to be used by other carriers other than project fi. I successfully got it working with tmobile.

For those with tmobile here is the instructions on how to get esim working with them.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/co...es_how_to_activate/?utm_source=reddit-android

And here is the screen shot of me utilizing tmobile as my esim.

Thanks for all of the xda community helping out to make things possible for our phones that many of the carriers would not allow us to do.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anuraj1:
If you insert a physical SIM from another carrier, can you receive calls on both phone numbers? Or do you have to choose which single carrier you're on an any one time?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonpa:
I wish this phone could do both at once, but unfortunately I have to switch back an fourth. I read somewhere that they had a rom or hack that could on one of the older pixels, but that is not confirmed and I don't know if it really existed or if I was reading what I wanted to read.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
im on vzw and had an eid lol unfortunately i accidentally wiped it during a factory reset lol
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NICEGYPT:
Where can I get the eid?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] anuraj1:
It should be on your box. It's not something that can be erased in a factory reset.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NICEGYPT:
I'll check it when I get home.. under setting EID is unknown

Thanks
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NICEGYPT:
Did anyone try to activate eSim on Verizon?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mattbroffman:
Curious if visual voicemail in the phone dialer app is working for you? I'm having an issue getting it to work on one of my pixels. I've swapped some in my phone and determined it's the pixel/line having issues... might give this a try but wanted to make sure visual voicemail works for you.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NICEGYPT:
For me, I had to log into my VZW account and disable all my VM related stuff. Made a test call and my VVM works flawlessly on my dialer app. I don't have eSim because I'm using VZW. Maybe OP can answer this if you are referring to eSim.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
Would you guys know if Sprint support the eSIM on Pixel 3 XL?

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Call them. I have Google Fi with Sprint eSim support but not sure about stand alone. Only the Google version not the Verizon version, however.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samteeee:
Thanks, but looking for the "QR Code" , gotta call them like you suggested.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2kbugleung:
Oh this thread started in Dec?

I have found this issue recently:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3-xl/help/esim-usable-t3904875

It works before. It is weird...

---------- Post added at 02:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 PM ----------

By the way, has anyone tried if this works on CM instead of stock ROM?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sendhiloo7:
Where I can find eid number. My provider told your imei number not valid for esim.

location : India

Provider : Jio
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
On the box. Or Sim status Eid.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Supernoobsammyson:
using esim only works on other carriers for the unlocked phones. eid is hidden from verizon versions. you can try to remove the physical sim on those. and also most the big carriers support it. it was originally for iphones but they have problems with theirs. mine works great on tmobile. tmobile, sprint, verizon and at&t support it. i had to call in three times till the last rep just did it. if you have to explain it, the rep doesnt know what they are doing. call back and get a rep that knows what is up.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2kbugleung:
I have just flased Android Q DP1. Tapping on "add carrier", no QR code scanner is shown. It jumps to an error page directly. May I confirm if everyone has the same issue?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sendhiloo7:
Thank you. For me showing unknown. But I got long esim number from box.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sendhiloo7:
I got this errorView attachment 4723263
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2kbugleung:
Same.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sendhiloo7:
You know what , somebody post in Twitter, he able to use physical and esim at same time.

https://www-xda--developers-com.cdn...roid-q-dual-sim-dual-standby-support-pixel-3/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] y2kbugleung:
I just want to add my eSIM back to the OS...

If I cannot add the eSIM, it is meaningless :crying:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sman999:
I get the same error too. But I had esim activated while in pie and currently using esim in my pixel 3 with android Q. But no luck trying to set up DSDS. Only either of the sim is in standby and I had to switch to the other if I ever want to use it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] kmandel:
Is there anyway to get a complete backup without root. By complete I mean including the app configurations. I used to do this on my Nexus 6 with Titanium Backup. But I haven't rooted the Pixel 3 (or unlocked the bootloader) yet so I can't run Titanium.

My sense is that the google backup/restore just reloads the latest version of the apps without configuration (or at least seems to do that on many apps).

This is only a Pixel 3 question in the sense that my hope is that there is something new by now.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] superchilpil:
The only way besides using the cloud backup would to have a second phone running pie. Wipe it and set it up as new then use the transfer tool to transfer everything over. Then do the same to your pixel when you need the backup.

It's alot of work and most people don't have a spare phone, but it is an option
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
You could just unlock the phone and run a TWRP backup. Does not require root.

Of course, because you didn't unlock the phone when you received it, doing so now will wipe the device.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] kmandel:
By the cloud backup, do you mean the built in backup to google drive? Does that really save all the app configuration? It certainly didn't when I did my Nexus 6 to Pixel 3 migration. Some of the apps came up as if they were first time installs.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Eudeferrer:
I have tried and experimented with endless apps that promise to do this without success. Helium Backup works with very limited success in some cases and only for some apps. The problem is that it's not supported anymore and never really worked well. But this is one of the shortcomings of Android. I don't know why in 2018 (almost 2019) they still haven't figured out a way to backup all settings, app content and everything else without having to root the dam phone. To me, this is one of the main reasons why I rooted literally out of the box. I installed Titanium and had everything up and running in less than an hour. IMHO, it's worth wiping the phone, going through the headache once in your life and then ensuring you have the backup forever in a safe place. My previous phone was a rooted Note 4. I just transfered the Nite 4's Titanium backup to a USB-c drive, attached this drive to the new Pixel 3 Xl and recovered every single app and it's configuration in a matter of minutes. I have over 250 apps on my phone and some very specific configurations I like to use. The alternative would have been spending a day or two manually setting up each app and repeating it all over again each time I buy a new phone. I got tired of that in the past. Root is one of the main reasons why people get Pixels. Sadly, I don't know of any other way to effectively do it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
No there is not. You may try one of the many non-root backup programs like Swift Backup that are better at restoring app settings. That is why it is always better to unlock as soon as you get the phone. Any time at all spent setting the phone up is wasted until after it is properly unlocked. Google backup has come a very long way and it will quickly restore all your (Play) user apps but has many caveats as you have found. If the app data is small, it usually is restored, but if you have game data, MMS, music, etc. It obviously will not. The combination Google cloud backup + Titanium Backup (to restore missing apps and data) is the best way I have found when starting with a completely blank slate. In advance of a complete wipe, I transfer a copy of my latest TiBu folder to the PC, along with Nova Launcher backup. After initially setting the phone up (not using data transfer), I allow Google backup to restore until fully complete 100%. When it is done, I transfer the TiBu folder back on to the PC and run it to restore only missing apps and data. Lastly I use the Nova backup file to restore all launcher settings, shortcuts and widgets. This doesn't take very long and gets me to about 95%.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
You can try running the backup command in adb. https://9to5google.com/2017/11/04/how-to-backup-restore-android-device-data-android-basics/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
And the problem is you won't get notifications for many of the apps if they are restored using Titanium Backup
[HTC Vox] yassar:
Hi all

could any one help me , how to browse(open) the directory "/windows" for WM6.0 from the activeSync 4.5?
[HTC Vox] swapnilgyani:
Click the "Explore" button on ActivSync window

Double Click on "My Windows Mobile-Based Device"

Double Click on "Windows"

Done :)
[HTC Vox] yassar:
thanx, i needed to open the option from the PC to show hidden folder.
[About XDA developers] georgiapi:
Not Getting Email Notifications To Subscriberd Threads. Please fix?
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
First you need to be logged in and then go to the following link...

https://xdaforums.com/profile.php?do=editoptions

... Scroll down a bit to the "Default Thread Subscription Mode" and, from there, you can use the drop down list that has the options for email notifications.

Once done, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select "Save changes".

The above is for the default from then on and now, the following, is for the threads you've already subscribed to.

Go to the following link...

https://xdaforums.com/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription&daysprune=-1&folderid=all

... Select any one or more of the threads you want to edit/modify your current list of threads that your subscribed to.

Then scroll down to the drop down list to the right of the "Selected Threads:".

That drop down list will have a list for you to update your subscription type that also reflects the options for email notifications.

Now you should be all set! :thumbup:

I hope that I had explained this okay via text... :eek:

Good Luck! :)

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[About XDA developers] georgiapi:
Thanks, I did as instructed as I have many times before. Note the below?

Then scroll down to the drop down list

to the right of the "Selected Threads:".

There is nothing on the right. At the the bottom left corner of the list is a drop down that lets me choose "Instant Email Notification". BUT, there is no save option. Just Go.

I belong to lots of forums across the Webb and am getting instant notifs from all but this one. There seems to be some redundancy here. In my subscribed list folder I choose the box that selects all of them and choose Instant.

When I check my settings everything is set to instant. Your reply here will be a test. I get the red dot on my loging screen but nothing in my email box, and yes I checked the junk and spam folders.

Thanks, Lets fix this.

Then if I go to the bottom corner drop down I can choose Instant again. With only a Go button. No save, no confirmation.
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Do you have Windows 10 and are using the Microsoft Edge browser?

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[About XDA developers] georgiapi:
I give up guy. This is not a rant.

I belong to at least ten forums, none of which fail to send me instant updates without jumping through hoops. No matter what browser.

I don't know what I would do without XDA but its not without pain. Other than the instant email notifications , its sluggish.

So I'm going to let you off the hook and just put up with it. Thanks for your patience and trying.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tripLr:
How To : Google Fi "unofficial support" on Verizon note 4 and "unsupported" devices

How to install Google Fi on an unsupported device/ROM

Android 7 and Above

and Google Fi dialer codes to force tower switch

(work in progress)

​

When I got the notice that Google Fi was going mainstream,

for 20 bucks a month and 10 per gig, unlimited after 6 gigabytes,

I figured why not ?

My device - Verizon Galaxy Note 4

Roms tested -

Google Fi support page for TESTED phones

has a general minimum requirement of

Quote " All Android models at a minimum must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4. All iOS models must run iOS 11 or higher.

https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6224695

Google Fi support page for tablets and devices

https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6330195?hl=en
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tripLr:
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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tripLr:
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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] Coconut tree:
I'm playing on getting this phone in 2 months

Any news on the pie update
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] Sanjay022:
No, I think Note 6 pro will not get android pie update. \\

Right now this are the devices which are confirmed by Xiaomi for Pie update.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] Coconut tree:
The came out this year... so i think it will maybe not anytime soon
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] fbirraque:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 660, and 636 will get Android Pie earlier.

I guess Redmi Note 6 Pro will receive it until 2019, Q2.

But that's my guess. #Unofficial
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] Sanjay022:
If it will receive the update I would be happy, but I think have to wait till Jan 2019
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] multimolti:
Hey everyone,

I'm thinking about buying a Mate 20 in China soon and am wondering about any experiences with installing the Play Store and Play Services? There's a similar thread for the Mate 20 Pro here, stating that it works smoothly for most users: https://xdaforums.com/mate-20-pro/help/google-play-store-chinese-variant-t3861639/page4

But since a few people seemed to have problems, I'd like to hear about your experiences specifically with the Mate 20 (NOT Pro).

Any tips are appreciated!
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] multimolti:
Dear XDAers,

I'd like to answer my own topic for all of you guys who search for this in the future:

I went to a store and tried to download/install Play Store on the device. While Play Store can easily be downloaded from the AppGallery, it wouldn't open, probably due to lack of the Play Services. Thus I experienced the same behaviour as described in the link above for Mate 20 Pro.

I purchased a Mate 20. The device I purchased actually came with Play Services pre-installed. After downloading the Play Store from AppGallery, it worked right away, completely hassle-free

So all of you looking for buying a Mate 20 in China and using Google stuff, don't worry, it works right from the box!
[Huawei Mate 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] wijiji:
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
[LG K10 Guides, News, & Discussion] walber luiz:
How can i do root for lg k430dsf.

I tried the tutorials I found on the internet and after I do the step by step, when I reboot he gets bored.

Any suggestion of a specific method for this model?
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] Duynq2197:
Hello guy, I'm Lenovo a7000

I use my phone with root very well. Then yesterday i decide to up new rom. But i found it not access my sdcard or internal storage. So i go TWRP to do a format (which delete all content on internal storage). After then, it's only can go TWRP although i install a new rom. And then problem go here:

- I plug phone to computer and it's go to TWRP screen

- i run flash_tool.exe to download MT6752_Android_scatter.txt

- and then, the phone can't show anything on screen. Press POWER only vibration, same with POWER + Up/down Volume.

:cyclops: I feel very bad for that. Anyway out for me.

:highfive: Thank you :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Xxxnano:
Hi guys i need your help any solution to instal TWRP recovery in my J7 pro J730GM android 8.1 stock rom. Plz help me thanks
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Xxxnano:
Help me plz
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] PauloWesley:
I upgraded to Pie via ota, but my 4G does not work after upgrading, only 2g and 3g. Any solution for this?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] arc4d14n:
+1 it happened to me too, haven't found a solution yet...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] TrueMS:
Have you updated via the VPN method?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] PauloWesley:
Yes
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] goran60:
Try to select from list 2G and see if the modem works. then try one of the options offered. So I managed to get 4G
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
I think the problem is with the modem they used in Android Pie: it supports only B1 (2100), B3 (1800+), B5 (850), B40 (TDD 2300) and B41 (TDD 2500).

So 4G is working but only in countries where this bands are used. In Italy for example we have band 3 in highways and cities, but in rural areas we use band 20 and it's gone :(

I hope that they can solve the problem with a new update.

PS: Don't try to flash 8.1 modem over Android Pie stock rom. It will cause system crashes and SIM card won't work anymore until a reflash of Pie modem.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] arc4d14n:
I did also

Can you please elaborate?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] nitroax:
Updated using VPN method and i got no problems with signal. 4G works great like in Oreo. (Im from Portugal)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Pjotr91:
It also happen with B7, at least for me. In Italy I use Iliad and.. there's no 4g available for me. 3g works but, if it's like how you said, we need to wait for the next update.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Necrodaemon:
10.0.2.0 or other version of Firmware Pie?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
Yes, i confirm that these are the only bands available after the update View attachment 4661976
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Pjotr91:
Where I can look at this information? Is there any code? Where did you find this?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] oviseven666:
Network Signal Guru app
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] TrueMS:
I guess we cant do anything unless some developer releases some fix for that or Xiaomi releases update.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] redbullman:
I have to say I'm amazed that Xiaomi can release a rom with missing bands. It seems so incompetent. Considering Europe in particular uses these bands and this is the market they are trying to break into it would seem another massive own goal (after the phone for £1 UK farce)!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] BtB:
Can you guys try to use a launcher like Nova that allows to go to activities, search for Settings.BandMode and select Automatic, and see if it helps?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] BtB:
Consider as well that people who have this issue have been "forcing" the update when they were not supposed to get it... You can't blame Xiaomi for that.

If some people got the OTA "normally" and have this issue, then I can understand the complains, but so far it's only people with 0 patience and disregarding the advice of others who warned about risks for LTE while forcing the OTA (and in case it's not clear for some, LTE==4G).
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] arc4d14n:
I've already tried that with no change... I tried from *#*#4636#*#* three dots, Select Radio Band