yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dwgalaxys:
Due to illness (visual (vdu related so limited screentime)and brainfade!) Had to urgently revert to latest (Dec 24th) stock Oreo 8 Indonesian S7Edge (from SamMobile) as have SM-935FD (Duos) model with UK 3 network and Spanish (telefonica/o2) sims.

Uber would NOT work on my Superman Rom 2.9 (Nougat), even with Magisk etc... as also have pneumonia was creating PANIC situations!

Would LOVE to go back to FULL Rooted Rom (prefer Superman 3, and hidden root) with secure everything (Android Pay, Gpay, UBER etc etc!) but unless I can guarantee all works without tripping ****, then i dont have the strength to do right now...

BUT - i am also having signal problems with 3 mobile (BTU) as usnig Indo CSC - because the BTU needs to be edited in order to get dual dialling pads in 'Phone', I cannot just odin flash the BTU csc over INDO... I dont think?? And also, as Sammobile stock recovery, am too nervous to odin TWRP in case i lose all the other stuff that ow works that I need

SO, any advice, SHORT links to read would be V V welocme and helpful...

Happy New Year all -Thanks!!
[MX Player] D4ND310:
Relating to the issue I brought up in this thread over a year ago: https://xdaforums.com/apps/mx-player/missing-support-t3675478

A member of MX-Player team(perhaps the only developer?) had advised and instructed me on the method I should use to transfer my Pro licensed MXPlayer from the Google Play version to a J2Interactive website-licensed downloadable package.

This transaction has been done and I now have access to my purchased product that doesn't require me to run Google Play Services to use, meaning I have paid twice for the item, since my request for a refund on the original transaction has gone unheard.

The method I was advised to use was to: Make a second purchase of my product from the J2Interactive site, following which, my Google Play Account version would be refunded.

Following this second purchase, my email has gone un-replied to from the payments/purchase team(person?) and I now find myself back in a public internet forum trying to resolve a personal, financial matter.

I note that there has been not a single delay in processing or correspondence regarding receipt for the Actual taking of monies from my accounts for my purchase. Twice.

[MENTION=4258555]Thirumalai.K[/MENTION] - Since you were the one to originally advise me on the method I should use to proceed, I wonder If you could have a word with the busy Payments Department on my behalf?

The email account used for both my first(Play Store) and second(J2I direct) purchase is the same, so it should be easy enough to see that there has been two payments made to date for the product: mreid . cgi @ gmail . com

Thank you.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Hey,

Based on our email records and your purchase history, It seems that you haven't purchased the app from our website when we have requested to do so, and we haven't heard back from you since our last reply on 21st Sep 2017. Also, we have found that you have purchased pro on your own will on 17th Dec 2018 (i.e. more than a year after our last conversation).

Looks you were using the pirated versions (as you have mentioned in the email) for more than a year till your recent purchase on dec'18. Moreover, at that time of your previous request (i.e. in 2017), Google Play was allowing us to initiate the refunds even for very old purchases. But, it no longer offers the refund option for the purchases older than 6 months. So, we may not be able to refund at the moment even if we would like to refund.

If you are having any concerns, please reach us at support@mxplayer.in. We will be happy to assist you.
[MX Player] D4ND310:
Thanks for responding.

I actually used a pirated version of the app, which as you know, I had purchased, for a very short time. I used it for a couple/few days at the max.

I was running a device which didn't allow for Google Play to be installed and as I simply cannot suffer a device using any other media player than my MXP, which of course, I was unable to install, it was simply a temporary band-aid in my hour of need. I honestly do not like to live on the seamy-side and I don't use stolen/pirated software. If I like something, I will buy it, or gladly donate payment to the Developer who have spent their time making these lovely items that make my life better.

Shortly, though, I was again able to access Play Services and reinstall the Play version.

If I seemed a bit dry and demanding in our last conversations it's because I was irritated that my purchased product wasn't available to me, whereas various other Developers of my purchased items were more than happy to simply transfer my licences to non-Play-dependent versions upon proof of purchase.

I recently recalled our conversation and so purchased directly from J2I, as I found myself in the same position again.

You are correct in that it has been a year and I understand that Services etc. are subject to change at any point. If a refund is unavailable then it's unavailable. I at least now have the option to run the application both from Play and as a stand-alone software in times like these.

Thank you.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
We just wanted to clarify that we have tried our best to assist you in a better way. But, Google Play's policies are changing so frequently, which makes us helpless in this case.

Thanks for your understanding and continued support.
[HTC U11 Life Accessories] Dzyans15:
Hey all.

My friend has the 64gb U11 Life from Vodaphone Australia and he says that he can't find any cases locally to fit his phone, even the ones marked U11 life.

Is there subtle differences in size and layout between the various U11 releases?

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
Does a white note 9 9600 (snapdragon 845 version that works on verizon) exist? I kinda want a special color lol
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] ian77ex:
Hello. After a few weeks reading posts here at XDA and Oneplus Community and having tried many possible solutions unsuccesfully I have given up and decided to post requesting fo help.

I've had a oneplus 3T for a couple of years, recently a section of the touchscreen became unresponsive: the area that matches the optional software buttons section at the bottom of the screen. I enabled pointer location in Dev Options and was able to confirm it.

I made factory resets, restored various TWRP backups since I do them on a regular basis, tried different kernels, etc. Nothing worked.

I wiped the phone completely and installed OOS 5.0.6 from scratch via the manufacturer's recovery. After this the affected area came back to life. "Software issue solved" I thought, but a new problem in the same area appeared a few days later.

After enabling "show taps" in dev options I was

able to define it correctly. The screen catches a fake tap in the previously dead area when touched in any part at the lower half of the screen, lets say the area used by the keyboard. The worst is that it gets stuck like if I were keeping my finger pressed. Then I won't be able to use regular touchscreen operations unless of course the +1 fingers operations like pinch for zoom, and using one finger less because it's already pressed once. See bottom left in the attached screenshot.

To remove the "sticked" dot I just have to tap on it, drag it to any other area of the screen and it desappears. It's vey annoying. It happens now and then, after a few normal touches. No pattern. I have disregarded the hardware fail since after flashing and for a few days there was no poblem at all.

Any help, no matter how simple it looks, will be very appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr_horsepower:
if you don't care to read the not 100% required info, the question is in the middle -

I've had a s3, s4 and s5, all were rooted & debloated, all ran much better afterwards. when moving up from each one to the other, it was never my being unhappy with the phones - one was lost, one fell in the river while fishing, my most recent i ran over.

anyways, I've been trying to research the next logical replacement for my s5, (this p.o.s. temp phone I'm using is making it difficult however). I've been looking at s7's as they're in my price range and look like they'd be a good next phone. in trying to nail down which one though I've went from semi informed to I've been reading on here for so long now I'm feeling like i know less now than when i started. another thing making this difficult is each carrier has their own section where people are dealing with the phones they currently have, so reading each section doesn't give the perspective of 'if i had my choice, I'd get ____ one'.

so my question is, if i get an s7 that hasn't been updated to the most recent v8 bootloader version that's locked down, and my options are a lower 48 states phone (at&t is my carrier), which version or model would be most ideal to work with?

*not having ads and limiting the amount of collection of my data being collected (because i don't care to feed their machine) are my main needs.

i don't play games, i don't Facebook, i don't use any form of social media except for mechanical trade related forums. i don't bank on my phone.

i watch YouTube vids occasionally on NewPipe, i use my camera, i Google constantly, the only apps i use are adaway, sdmaid, afwall, naked browser and a root browser.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
The Canadian version of the s7 has an Exynos processor and a bootloader that can be unlocked.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/modem-samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930f-t3379596

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr_horsepower:
going off your recommendation, and looking through those threads, it looks like the Canadian version is the sm-g930w8. I've looked on swappa and didn't find one and via Google found a listing for them on Amazon, but those are apparently rebranded as such because they're the snapdragon version.

two questions -

1. is there somewhere else you think i might have better luck finding a good Canadian model here in the states?

2. since I'm looking to buy a phone and not married to any specific phone at this point, is there some other phone you might recommend to someone who could really care less about anything on a phone beyond a decent camera, external sd card slot, not super huge and the ability to block ads effectively (and preferably debloat, which root has always taken care of that and the ads)? I've got about $350 bucks, and that's flexible. i was looking at essential phones but couldn't pull the trigger on one because it seemed to me their limited production run and then potentially closing shop might prove problematic in some way or the other.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
You could look on eBay.ca for the Canadian model. The European models also have an Exynos processor.

The problem is that many phones sold in the USA have locked bootloaders which makes rooting more difficult.

Phones with great cameras include the Huawei 20 Pro and LG but neither phone's bootloader can be unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr_horsepower:
great camera wouldn't be accurate. decent would be the bar I'm shooting for. i don't take pictures of people, moving objects, etc.. just mechanical things in marginal lighting, data plates/ stickers, invoices. . .. boring stuff.

I'm looking to identify the phones origin, therefore the correct processor, off the sticker under the battery, right? (versus the 'settings/ about phone' area).

thanks for you help btw, I'm not the most phone literate, and this p.o.s. temp cricket phone is seriously hindering my research abilities.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
To identify the actual model number of a Samsung phone, it's best to boot into download mode. Unscrupulous sellers may put together a phone from different parts which means the model # on the sticker and phone settings match but the logic board is from a different model.

For Motorola and Google phones, the model # is shown on the fastboot screen.

A pixel 2 is a great phone but no SD card.

I've been using an iPhone 6s for more than a year and don't miss having removable storage.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr_horsepower:
ok. great info, good to know, woulda never thought to do that.

I'm curious. xda forums seems to be more the android developers, wanna-be's, and annoying tinkerers crowd (I'm in the last bunch). how does someone that's as interested in the inner workings of the phone's end up with a phone you can't mess with as much and have that as a daily driver?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
I can be an annoying tinkerer too :)

I use an iPhone precisely because I can't tinker with it. I have two cell lines and get upgrades every year which means I have a chance to try different phones. Reading and finding ways to root, flash TWRP, trying different ROMs takes a long time. To stop myself from spending so much time tinkering, I I went for an iPhone. I still have a couple of Android phones (Moto Z, Huawei P20) but leave those stock, for now.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr_horsepower:
thank you for your answer. that's interesting to know and makes perfect sense.

I'm looking seriously into getting a pixel 2, based in large part on your recommendation. I've found one locally that the guy got straight from Google and will show me his receipt to prove that that. off of the top of your head, is there a best way to make sure that that phone somehow wasn't carrier branded originally and that it's bootloader is unlockable? i know the bootloader switch in developer options isn't greyed out which i gather it would be if it were a Verizon phone that'd been updated? will the previous way you'd mentioned work with this phone?

thank you again for sharing your insights and knowledge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
I don't believe Pixels were sold with any carrier branding, just like the iPhone.

I know Sprint and Verizon are CDMA carriers but that should have unlockable bootloaders.

Here's what I would check when buying a Pixel 2:

1) check for the blue screen tint issue;

2) check the IMEI to ensure that it is not blacklisted;

3) have the person reset the phone in front of you because and sign into your Google account to ensure the phone is not locked to a particular gmail account;

4) insert any sim card to make sure the card is read. You don't want to get a phone with a damaged sim reader that would be an expensive repair;

5) try as many functions as possible including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, make and receive a call, and speaker phone; and

6) get the USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr_horsepower:
is there any way i can kick you down a few bucks? that information, all in one spot, is a godsend. totally helpful.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
No need. The information I provided is available on the Internet for free :)

Many XDA members have helped me when I needed it and I'm pleased to assist when I can. We're all here to learn and help each other.

Good luck in your quest for a phone.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsm11482:
I dug out my old Nexus 10 (mantaray/manta) to mess with it and firstly it booted up fine and I updated Android to 5.1.1 (system update). All was well. I was going to flash Pie onto it, so I booted to the bootloader and connected it and unlocked it via fastboot oem unlock. Ever since I did that it will not get passed the boot (colorful balls) screen. I can get back into the bootloader. Next I cleared the cache and then also did a factory reset, same issue. So I flashed the official 5.1.1 (LMY49J) image, and still have the same issue!

No clue how to get to some state where I can boot this thing. My end goal is to have Android Pie / vanilla on it. What should I do?

Edit: I think what I did was I flashed an update rather than the full OTA. I can't find it, so maybe someone can point me to it?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steveyyyy:
Mine does it aswell, but after like 20 min it boots up. I flash mine with the "Nexus Rool Toolkit" with the option "Flash Stock + Unroot", in your case i wull put the radio button on "Softbrick/Bootloop". Then follow the steps on the screen and then when it reboots the programm will tell you that you need to wait like 20 min. And then it should be up and running again
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Questions & Answers] scoobydu:
I took the plunge and purchased an MI 8 Pro in the last ebay sale with the already reduced Argos offer, as it was much cheaper that the standard MI 8, so am enjoying what seems to be a great device for 360 uk pounds.

With the amount of activity in the standard MI 8 thread I am beginning to wonder if I made the right choice :)

Needed NFC so the Poco F1 wasn't an option.

Was I the only purchaser or are people elsewhere?

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Questions & Answers] anasmhds:
I purchased Xiaomi Mi 8 EE which is Chinese version of Xiaomi Mi 8 pro, its simply perfect high performance phone:)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Questions & Answers] scoobydu:
Cool yes, I was trying to understand the various versions of the MI8 and did wonder if the Chinese variant was the same phone as the UK Pro..
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] kkukon:
Might someone say to me algun link to unload Windows mobile 6.1 in Spanish?

For qtek 9000
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] KALI2000:
Pues va a ser que no. Lo unico que puedes hacer es instalar el realvga con el pack en español, pero dejan de funcionar muchas aplicaciones, no merece la pena.

Salu2...

Kali
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Diskun:
¿Y no hay manera de "cocinar" una ROM en Español para Qtek 9000? Aunque sea sacando los archivos de idioma de las ROM para otros modelos. Digo yo que los archivos MUI no pueden diferir tanto entre modelos ¿no?

Would be possible to cook a Spanish ROM for Qtek 9000? Even extracting the language files from other models' ROMS. The MUI files can't be so different.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Isaygarcia:
Deberias conseguir un qtek 9000 en espanol y dumpear la ROM : )

you should try to find a qtek9000 in spanish and dump the ROM : )
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ivanlucky:
Esn rom universal

Hola a todos.

Me encanta esta PDA y he vuelto a ella.

Haremos algo con ella. Me gustaría tener algo Español... je je
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Seria genial tener una ROM 6.1 ó 6.5 en español!

No olviden votar por la Uni!!

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Would be great to have a ROM 6.1 or 6.5 in spanish!

Don´t forget to vote for Uni!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jesuballesterosl:
After the December Patch, I noticed that when the phone is charging the display started to flickering specifically when I was in Facebook App. So, I locked the device and turn off. The problem go away until I put to charge again...

Did someone experienced this?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
No. Stock charger and cable? I would try another good quality cable first.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] jesuballesterosl:
Stock Charger

It's in fact a stock charger, from my pixel 2 and this 3 XL. I will check the charging port.

Meanwhile if it's not charging I got no issues.

It's kinda scary because I'm living in Mexico and there's no support.
[About XDA developers] Archosbad:
How to add apk-file as a attachment to a new thread on this forum?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] firestark77:
For Android 9.0+ custom roms

1. Install QuickstepSwitcher module (link to module in the thread below)

2. Install the oneplus launcher apk, don't set it as your default launcher.

3. With any other launcher, open Quickstep Switcher

4. Set "OnePlus Launcher" as your Quickstep provider.

5. Reboot.

6. Set OnePlus Launcher as your default launcher

7. Done

Credits:

1)- [MENTION=6315410]Skittles9823[/MENTION] for the awesome module

THX:lawnchair team

Link to module thread

:https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-quickswitch-universal-quickstep-t3884797[/QUOTE]

2)- [MENTION=8965529]mrwhosetheb0ss[/MENTION] for the awesome idea.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] eLaDiio:
doesn't work on MIUI Eu 8.12.27
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] firestark77:
I think it was pretty obvious that it will not work on MIUI. Stock android like custom rom. My bad I didn't mention...... sorry.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Skittles9823:
Afaik Xiaomi never added p recents or anything using the api into MIUI.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Namanyoyo:
It worked ??
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] HULK2275:
How to get gestures like that of one plus?? Really liked this module ?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] eLaDiio:
i though the same, but i just want to test it. Anyway thanks for the post, It will be useful when I am in any AOSP rom ;)
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] -deadpool-:
2)- [MENTION=8965529]mrwhosetheb0ss[/MENTION] for the awesome idea.[/QUOTE]

Cool goodluck!!
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] melodystyle2003:
Jfyi, the launcher worked fine on stable 10.1.3.0 with custom kernel and root ofc.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mohammed779:
You can use the module with lawnstep launcher 2 or pixel launcher and you'll get apps in recents just like pixel experience but on any ROM.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] firestark77:
Thats strange but great :D
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] efakkawy98:
I'm on MIUI10 9.1.7 The OPLauncher works but the recent menu is still MIUI's.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] asifzbaig:
Does anybody having application crash in OP Launcher when trying to select Wallpaper from Launcher menu?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] efakkawy98:
Force close and crash
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tres_linguas:
works on my Redmi Note 4 with Pixel Experience (9.0), but unfortunately no notification dots (I think it needs notification access, but unfortunately the launcher does not show on the respective site, so one cannot enable it). otherwise excellent!
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] igeniusarnob:
With MIUI also?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ellednarb666:
I've tried, no luck.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thanhnvt194:
Miui doesn't support stock Pie recent. So quickswitch is not working with miui
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] varunbiday:
+1
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Poopsterbate:
Idk if i should suppose to get app shortcuts at the bottom as well but at least i got a new look on the menu. Problem is sometimes u get oneplus launcher in the recents as well.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ibrahim Styles:
Hey how did you get the blur on the recents? I have been looking for this.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rhp_engcoy:
Is there a chance we can get like this on aosp's statusbar? ?
[Asus ROG Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] zohaer21:
Dear Asus ROG phone owners . First up congrats on the best gaming phone

Second if any one who is rooted can post the app game genie . I want to see if it can be installed on a non ROG phone ?

Thanks
[Asus ROG Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ermacwins:
Does this work? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.gamewidget
[Asus ROG Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] trinolmf:
You will be able to install it, but the app icon wont show on drawer neither in the settings app on non asus devices, tried it my self on an xperia z5 premium. For asus devices i actually dont know because im running a rog phone myself
[Asus ROG Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] zohaer21:
Bummer

Will wait till someone can hack it
[Asus ROG Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] trinolmf:
Alltough i managed to invoke the game genie settings via adb shell but still couldnt do much with it
[Asus ROG Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] thugsta1:
What is the command you did to bring up the gamegenie settings via adb? I want to try it on the ROG to see if I can make it activate the keymapper without having official accessories connected.