yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy J Guides, News, & Discussion] CDLion:
Thanks for sharing!

Going to test for the Russian SM-J400F

Hope it works well!
[Samsung Galaxy J Guides, News, & Discussion] benniche farid:
i need j400f signal file firmware plz
[Samsung Galaxy J Guides, News, & Discussion] derverOR:
has anyone tried to port the 9 pie firmware from J260A to other J260F/M/G?
[Samsung Galaxy J Guides, News, & Discussion] Samtolvar:
The firmware port, probably no one will do.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] dude9946:
I read that Android Pie will now natively support PS4 controllers:

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-pie-support-playstation-4-dualshock-4/

I'm on the Note 9 using Oreo and cant seem to even pair the controller at the moment. Seems it's disabled by Samsung as my Google Nexus will pair fine with it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Morkai Almandragon:
It depends on which PS4 controller you are using. The newest ones have a THIN bar of light on the part of the pad you normally touch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] dude9946:
Interesting... You cant use Gen 1 controllers?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Morkai Almandragon:
It depends on the phone lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
i remember having to use an app and a cable to initially register the controller to the phone since the controller is looking to be paired with a PS4 and not a phone...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skilo83:
So i need to read a file from a URI and copy it into the internal storage. My function to write to external storage works fine but writing to internal storage has proven to be a difficult task. Nothing i do seems to work. Here's my code below. It doesn't throw any errors but it doesn't write anything.

public Uri selectedfile;
public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
//this.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
if(requestCode==123 && resultCode==RESULT_OK) {
selectedfile = data.getData();
try {
InputStream in = getContentResolver().openInputStream(selectedfile);
FileOutputStream out = this.openFileOutput("myFile.txt", Context.MODE_PRIVATE);
out.write(in.toString().getBytes());
out.flush();
out.close();
in.close();
doToast("Success?");
} catch (IOException e) {
doToast(e.getMessage());
}
}
}
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gdroid666:
my nexus 6p in on stock N and i get no incoming calls when my phone goes into doze

i also do not get any missed call notification either

how do i fix this?:confused:

i am not sure when this issue started but it has probably been going on for a few months at least

i got another 6p and the new phone has the same exact issue , 2 phones and i get no incoming calls or missed call notifications on either one of them , when i wake up i have to wake the phone and sometimes that does not even work and calls will not go through again until a reboot
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] xC3Dr1C:
Hi guys !​

Today i installed "PexoRom V3" but i can't pass the safetynet with an unlocked bootloader (saw this on the forum).

My sony is 2303 with Android 6.0.1 and drivers installed

When i boot my Xperia on fastboot it's working perfectly i can use all commands but when i want to enter the flashboot (DOWN + PLUG USB) my smartphone have red light after i got the message not recognized after this is a green light but i can't use the flashboot it's unrecognized from my pc.

I wanted to flash the stock rom and lock the bootloader.

Do you have any idea for fixing the safetynet ? (Magisk not working and without root too).

Thanks for reply :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kamikaze01:
Hello there.

Maybe someone can help me...

I am on a rooted Galaxy S9+ with Pie

(see attached pic)

My problem:

My stock file explorer can not create any files or folders :( it seems as it only has permission for reading.

Every other file explorer has no problem.

It's only the stock one.

In my App list, there are all permission set.

So my question:

Does anyone know how to check the -r-w-x permissions for this stock file explorer?

And how to change them?

What can I do?

All other File Explorer works like a charme...

But I need the stock one, because when I want to print to PDF, it only uses the stock one.

A deinstallation and new installation does not help.

Many thanks!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kamikaze01:
Push :-/

edit/

After a dirty flash of my ROM and reflash of Firmware everything works like a charme :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] xperiafan8:
Hello, i am getting this phone tomorrow and i would like info from

existing users

.

1) person i am buying the phone from said it has second latest firmware and that it has a bug where cores dont idle properly and therefor battery runs out faster. Anyone has this problem and how to solve it ?

2) i would like to avoid as much hassle with unofficial software, but will use it if it will really help the phone. What official or unofficial updates do you recomend ? What proved best for this phone ?

3) what is the easiest way to root this phone ? On my S4 mini phone i used 1 click root (kingoroot). I need this for phone call recording app.

To help you with your answer i will write how i plan to use the phone and what i want it to do.

1) i will mostly use it for calls, messages and camera.

2) I will rarely use it to browse internet, youtube, check facebook and gmail.

3) apps i will use are: sms backup and phonecall recorder

4) i will occasionaly use google maps or something similar

5) i will NOT play games on it, watch movies on it or run any cpu/mem intense operation on it.

6) i will use camera on it very often, for images and videos. I would like it to open fast and take images and videos as good as possible. I would like advices on what to install and how to tweak to accomplish this since reviews say camera is not very good on this phone.

Bonus question: Would anyone here dare to say how this phones camera will compare to camera on Samsung S4 mini and S5 mini ? Will camera on Z5 compact be worse, same or better than those 2 phones ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] chall3ng3r:
Was user of this phone for around 2 years. Just upgraded from Z5C to Mi Mix 2.

Mine's battery got swell, but luckily back cover glass not broken, so I carefully removed cover and put needle on battery to take out pressure from battery. Put back cover, and it seems to be good so far. Keeping it as backup phone.

For idle / cpu sleep, disable movie maker app, its discussed in old threads as well.

Camera is just okay, and biggest let down on camera is, it takes photo after a second when you click the camera button.

On my new Mix 2, camera is super fast. It takes photo as soon as button is tapped.

2nd drawback is heating issue. It gets hot really quickly when using any app that uses more cpu, like recording a movie. You can cool it down by killing the app.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] betacrypt:
I've used the Z5C as my primary device for almost 3 years now and own two in case I need a backup. I can't address all of your concerns but I can definitely provide some input based on my experience.

Hello, i am getting this phone tomorrow and i would like info from existing users.

1) person i am buying the phone from said it has second latest firmware and that it has a bug where cores dont idle properly and therefor battery runs out faster. Anyone has this problem and how to solve it ?

The latest stock firmware from Sony is Android Nougat 7.1.1 (if that's what you mean by second latest firmware). I did experience a severe battery drain issue in my first Z5C and had to replace it, may or may not be related to the bug you describe. My current two devices do not have this issue.

2) i would like to avoid as much hassle with unofficial software, but will use it if it will really help the phone. What official or unofficial updates do you recomend ? What proved best for this phone ?

Berni's alternative Lineage Build is the best rom and comes with the latest security patch from Google. Highly recommended over stock.

3) what is the easiest way to root this phone ? On my S4 mini phone i used 1 click root (kingoroot). I need this for phone call recording app.

Follow the guide on how to root. It's not as easy as using Kingoroot but it's the best available method to date. Note that if you choose to root this phone, you have to unlock the bootloader, which also results in a loss of the DRM keys, which are tied to the camera's ability to process photos. This isn't a huge issue anymore since the camera on unofficial roms is more or less the same quality is stock now.

As for the camera, it's pretty subpar by today's standards. It takes decent photos in daylight but the sensor is terrible for low light photos. There is no tweaking that I know of that can fix this. In fact most of Sony's phones suffer from this problem - I believe they only truly improved the camera with the Xperia XZ2 Compact which came out last year. The Z5C does support the 4K video though, which is nice. I use Footej Camera pro on my Z5C and have not come across a better app for taking photos.

While I much prefer the design of the Z5C over the Z3C, the Z3C supports working unofficial builds of both Oreo and Android P - the hardware is also more or less the same as the Z5C. So if the firmware version is important to you the Z3C is a good option too.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Superrman:
i saved my battery used only the original slow charger ,

mostly ive charge from 20 to 90%

and disconnected the phone from the charger when done chargering ,

not using the phone while is charge's

the result my phone is over years

if i put *#*#service#*#* in the dialer its saids my battery is 2400 instead of 2700 (only 300ma damge over 2 yrs!) stiil good to use
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Deleted member 7835385:
Don't use custom roms if you are going to use the camera very often.

The image quality on custom roms is much worse than the stock one. (Expecially with videos, you loose the extra smooth stabilization)

I raccomend you to use stock rom + root (magisk) + green kernel
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] MixEcoSystem:
I still use my Z5c as a daily driver. I keep a phone as a daily as long as possible but I plan to switch when something I like comes to market. 2018 sucks when it comes to new smartphones, IMO. I enjoy having front facing speakers and NO NOTCH.

- Stock ROM specific to my country (E5803_Customized PH_1298-5099_32.4.A.1.54_R1E). If you are in the US, I think flashing a stock ROM other than the US specific one enables the fingerprint scanner. I have tried Berni's Lineage 14.1 build and I would highly recommend it for an AOSP-based ROM. Unfortunately I loose camera features like digital stabilization in video and 60 fps recording so I went back to stock. With all the bloatware disabled, Sony's stock ROM is not bad.

- I was able to backup my TA partition when the Dirty Cow exploit was a thing. I was able to flash it back when I finally had TWRP, keeping the DRM stuff needed for the best camera performance.

- Magisk-v18 for root. But unlocking the bootloader and adding a recovery is a whole different story.

https://xdaforums.com/z5-compact/general/guide-how-to-root-z5c-painful-using-t3549388

- Z5 FSC (Fast Smarter Cooler)

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/mod-fsc-1-0-dont-sacrifice-performance-t3670586

- Xposed mod so I can use RootCloak and hide my rooted status from banking apps.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] xperiafan8:
Thank you all for replies, i didnt get my phone this friday, i am getting it on monday, i am anxious :) I am getting the latest technology of 2015 :D Yep, right now im on midrange 2013 phone, moving to highend 2015 :p

I am not playing with anything that could harm my camera, its the most important thing to me. Basicly all i care about is rooting the phone. That rooting guide looks long and painful and im a software enginer :(

I guess i will have to do a little reading because right now i dont even know the difference between ROM and kernel. Maybe you could point me to some good reading ?

Just to be safe. When i get my phone. If i do every single official upgrade that the phone offers me (android version, sony stuff, etc.). Will i still be able to use the Magisk-v18 for rooting? The reason i am asking is that if possible, i would like to first upgrade everything and test my phone call recording app and see how it works. If it works, i would save myself a whole load of time doing that painful rooting thing. But, i am afraid that upgrading the phone will make it harder to root (dirty cow and such). So can i safely upgrade everything ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Deleted member 7835385:
Updating the phone won't make it harder to root, and it's already extremely easy

you just need to:

1. Unlock the bootloader (Easy process, you just need to follow a few instructions from https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/)

2. Install a custom recovery (Just a few adb commands)

3. Flash Magisk via the recovery you just installed
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] xperiafan8:
The part that bothers me is the backup of the keys for camera. I dont even know what this keys are nor why are they needed but i am afraid i will lose them, as ppl tend to lose keys.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] betacrypt:
That's the trickiest part. I followed the guides carefully, backed up my keys and later when I tried to restore they keys my phone soft bricked and I was never able to restore them again. Not a huge loss for me because I want to stay on a custom rom with root.

Also is quite easy to downgrade for phone to old firmware if you decided to update it. The Sony flash tool is great. But there is a learning curve to all of this so I suggest you read up and learn it well if you really want to use this device.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] xperiafan8:
Well this is a disapointment. Camera is worse than on S5 mini which is 1 year older, a lot cheaper and "only" 8MP. And battery seems to run down mighty fast even when i am not touching the phone. I decided to use s5 mini until i figure out of there is any worthy upgrade.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] xperiafan8:
Could someone please record video with Z5 compact in silent room and check if there is any background noise ? Because on my phone, there is a lot of background noise when i record video and audio quality is really bad. I tried all 3 compatible android roms so far.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] joexda75:
Hi, Yes i have some noise when recording.I only use official stock rom 7.1.1, I also put the phone in a box and closed it to do the recording.

I did not really noticed it before because i usually only take pictures and when i shoot to record something, it is outside to record music or something, so no real silence.

I can hear the background noise (recorded from a silent) when pushing volume level over 50% and i don't think it is that bad.

1) I think, the microphone is on some kind of auto adjustmode and boost its sensibility to pick low noise.

2)Some noise do come from the Z5 circuitry, if you put your ear on the Z5 phone back,you can hear some noise...So i am sure this noise is picked as well.

3) I also recorded the video with the sony NC-750 earbuds (binaural audio) and i got also some noise noise as well.

---------- Post added at 11:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:41 AM ----------

Can i ask you which alternate rom are you using?

I don't think Sony's still work :

Radio FM RDS, Noise cancelling with Sony's earbuds, binaural recording, Steady Shot Tm, 23MPX camera...

(Those last two i coud live without if there is a good alternative solution as camera app), not sure about battery life either.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] betacrypt:
Running latest Lineage 14.1 build from Berni without DRM keys. I use the Footej camera app. When recording there is some noise but it's quiet so I've never noticed it before. Audio quality overall is good.

My best camera experience has been using Footej but also CameraMx with HDR enabled. Also if you rooted with Magisk, download and install the Camera2 API Enabler module.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jf1972:
Does anyone know the moving picture in camera mode do?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
The same thing the iPhone does, 3 second movement of the picture.
[Huawei Y5 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussion] 1987yanir1987:
hi waht to do wihte the my Huawei Y5 it is work so slow

?

thnex:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] chrislhen:
hi please help...can i unlock this HTC Softbank X01HT ? radio version 1.14.00.10 , and also when i insert a sim or without its prompt USIM....any idea
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
https://downloadmirror.co/1Mrt/G960FXXU1ARC5_G960FOXM1ARC4_XEU.zip

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Thank You i will try
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
Alright if it works mark with resolved

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Again mate

Red message...

Secure boot fail (bootloader) ;-( what mind?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
I'm puzzled mate usually the right firmware will fix a Samsung phone... This a international model I'm assuming so you could flash twrp or it doesn't even allow you to flags twrp?

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
I not try by trwp flash can you send me link Please ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Please help guys;) what can i do fix the problem i try 3 weeks now wrrrr
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Itry find twrp file for my sm-g960f but all is with img. file how to add to AP on odin ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
You got to use a zip app to turn it into a tar file so you can flash it in Odin

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
great can you explain me how ? i have 7 zip program Thanks for your replay are you in UK?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
No I'm in the United States look in the zip options and when it says to zip the img file look to see if it has a option to zip it in a tar format also beware that there's a big chance sadly that it won't flash cause you don't have OEM unlocked enabled in the the developer settings of your S9

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Thanks really ;) If i can't flash by twrp? how can i do after? yes OEM IS LOCK ALSO FRP ? ;-(
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
I'm assuming your flash counter in download Mode is on 0 if it is you could still be eligible for a exchange

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Yes in 0x0000 ;) i need do my self Please another firmware? why i can't flash it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
So when you put your model number on Sam mobile how many firmware options are available and have you tried the latest one from UK under your model number

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
yes i done this always blocked by FRP lock or bootloader fail red color on screen my download mode when i try flash ...:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Again mate when i try flash by twrp come red - CUSTOM BINARY ( RECOVERY) blocked by FRP lock ... what wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
It means that your phone is locked and you have to exchange for a new one

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
What mind locked? why i never try flash it from new on i buy the mobile from carphonewarehouse ...
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
How did your phone just stop working obviously you didn't modify it so it wasn't from doing a incorrect modification

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
I buy the phone about 5 months ago working normally everything after batery death i plug in in to original charge over night when i try swith on the mobile stuck on the samsung logo... that's all :(
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
I never try flash before or install some firmware...
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
Damn that's messed up they got to replace your phone places like that usually come with a warranty

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Yes i spoke with samsung and warranty he said i need try repair samsung smart app
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
I hope it works for you.....

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
No really i was try this ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Guys what combination file can i use for unlock frp lock?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
Damn you still trying to fix your phone

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
yes mate really i want done this for my self can you help me ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
Bro I don't know what to tell you your phone is locked.... Just call Samsung and ask them which firmware to flash if that doesn't work I don't know I'm completely baffled

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Can i check what firmware i need by imei number ? or some information i have imei on box
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
Now Woww i install latest firmware from UK 02 network flash by odin latest ver. Pass with two second ... but now reboting always and installing system update but no command and rebot it self can you tell me why?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] PoochyX:
It installs system update after Odin passes that's the recovery after that it should boot up.... By the way don't try to install twrp obviously stick to a regular phone or you be on here again posting for help dude and as you see I been the only one here tryinv to help you

PoochyXXX
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] krukgczapa:
so what can i do now?

5 mins pass now always come no command ,...;-(((
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Replicant82:
Hi! My Nexus 6 with 7.1.1 won't respond to my Ok Google command. I found out that the solution lay in the Voice Match settings. But when I get there all the switches are grayed out and cannot be changed. Please anyone help!

Update: issue solved.

I just had to update to the latest Google LLC and things went back to normal. I was reluctant to upgrade due to the fact that you lose the Swipe To Dismiss feature in Google Now but what else can you do... Anyway thanks for the help.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Noob_Master:
I'm on MIUI 9.6.4.0 china rom. My Wi-Fi, gps and hotspot not working. Factory reset didn't help. I can't even update the phone as the Updater is showing can't connect to the network even with mobile data on.
[Huawei P8 Questions & Answers] ajstark:
Hello Members, Hope ya all doing fine

Recently I bought A used Huawei P8 from OLX its a good phone but after couple of days I found some features missing in this device like Dual Window , Screen Lock Widget and when I entered its IMEI to huawei IMEI info check website its showing 16GB variant phone but I have 64GB variant so I am a bit confused here I am attaching a screen shot of my Phone About please take a look and tell me if I am using the correct firmware

Thanks
[Huawei P8 Questions & Answers] the hob:
Maybe is this the result of a restored firmware afber a custom rom was applied?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] succumbtothegreater:
I'm looking at getting a Galaxy Note 9, coming from a Pixel 2 XL, i really like a lot of the features the Note 9 offers and the S Pen. Now, after debloating the Note 9, how much of a difference does it make in the feel of the device and/or battery life compared to stock with no debloating? Thank you to anyone who responds!
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Yonofuiloco:
Hi guys I'm new in this forum.

The question is, can I install the firmware pie of galaxy s9 g960u on my galaxy g9600, both are snapdragon.