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[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Maher.k22:
Am I the only one disappointed with low light & indoors capabilities of this camera?

So disappointed with the quality of indoor and low light pictures produced by my S10+. I have always been a Samsung guy, never missed on an S and Note model, had the P20 Pro last year then briefly the Mate 20 Pro but replaced it with the Note 9 due to the trash display on it. I held on to my Note 9 promising myself that Samsung will definitely deliver this time around and give us a good low light shooter with the S10 and also after the news about the bright night shot leaked out. But nope, I was wrong, Samsung still can't figure out how to give us a camera that can compete with the Pixel and the Huawei's in low light conditions, indoor photography, and moving objects.*

I love this phone, hands down the best phone I've ever had, but if Samsung doesn't release an update to address this and add a night sight or night mode like feature, then I am ditching it for the upcoming P30 Pro(if Huawei sorts out the display issues). I have two kids, and you can imagine how challenging it is for me taking pictures of them while playing and indoors, it's a big deal for me.*

Again, crossing my fingers Samsung addresses these issues, or developers finally find a way to give us exynos owners a reliable Gcam port that has a functioning night sight mode in it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Success100:
Camera sucks when it comes to photographing people. Period.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] illa215:
https://www.xda-developers.com/take...samsung-galaxy-s10-with-a-google-camera-port/
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Maher.k22:
Sadly, this only works on the snapdragon version, I doubt we'll ever get a fully working port for exynos S10 phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] hoangtu2410:
same . I am using Mate 20 X then buy S10+ . Thinking about selling S10+ and keep the M20X cause of camera quality. After 1 year, Samsung only add 1 more wide angle camera, and still bad quality. I think they bring that wide angle cam from A series
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] jsanta11:
am sure there''s 100s that are also but love other features to complain, but am with you just like everyone mentions love the build quality but damn work on the camera software instead of adding more lenses..
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] StonebridgeGr:
Is it possible having both same time? i tried a way to root p20 pro on emui 9.0 but you cant have twrp same time

will brick your device.

Anyone tried something else and worked?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] StonebridgeGr:
anyone?
[Off-topic] StonebridgeGr:
Since last update on XDA forums i dont remember when it was, i cannot see the mentions and post quotes.

Might there is a option for this i have to enable but i do not see it.

Sorry if i write on wrong section. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] toshik1:
As we all know live demo units lack RF module and antennas with cables. Does the frame have a slot on the top for SIM card/memory card tray or not?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] ana0mabdoom:
Please which kernel is good for battery saving without hanging for havoc rom pie ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Zapic-:
Derp Kernel
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] alexmason90:
Derp kernel Sir!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raptorddd:
ice cold kernel.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] ri102:
Pure coffee
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raptorddd:
icecold kernel hands down.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Aleem_Sonija:
Can you please provide me with the forum link of purecoffee?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] ri102:
Iirc there's no active thread as of know. Everything's on Telegram https://t.me/srfariasgroup
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] P.Rabbit:
The latest version of Havoc includes the PureCoffe kernel. You do not need to install it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Aleem_Sonija:
Just Joined the TG Group,

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] lvnatic:
It's working perfectly fine as it is, why do you need to tinker with custom kernels?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jdmba:
Greets,

Has anyone encoded an animation TV show into a WMV file that plays back well on the Tilt? I keep fussing around with the settings (in Premiere, outputting to WMV - I do not like TCPMP but have it installed if need be) and I cannot manage to bridge the gap between macroblocks and jumpy.

If anyone has mastered the settings, please let me know what works.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] A7mdXpii:
Let me illustrate, My eyes are caught by Nokia 8.1 as I want to try stock android so bad, I saw comments about how choppy scrolling is, bla bla bla, when I saw the phone I said, android one devices AS I KNOW don't lag or stutter and they are supported by google, -CORRECT ME PLEASE IF I'M WRONG- , aren't they like that? and if they are then why do I see people complaining about lag or stutter?
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] bigmikey307:
I've noticed Snapchat uses the secondary/noise cancelling microphone and it sounds like crap. Anyway to fix that? Would that be on Snapchat's end or OnePlus' software.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
Dealing with the same thing and have no idea how to fix it other than wait for a future update :(
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Wanderer2012:
Hello there,

I have received my Galaxy s10 today, Model SM-G973W. I am from Montreal and I used my Bell SIM card and so far everything (almost!) is fine except Google application > "Updates" tab, which is supposed to show personalised cards. When I click on it, nothing happens. Depending on where I click it from, it stays on that tab and just does a little refresh. I tried uninstalling updates, disable/enable, reset phone but nothing seems to work. I am used to getting my reminders there. Anyone else having the same issue and found a fix?

Thanks,

Wanderer2012
[Honor View 20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tamil15:
With KIRIN 980, the World's First 7nm process mobile phone SoC combines multiple technological innovations and leads the AI trend to provide users with impressive mobile performance and to create a more convenient and intelligent life, the HONOR View20 is one of the fastest smartphone from Honor till date.

The powerful combo of KIRIN 980 & 8GB of RAM, below are the impressive results when i tested the HONOR View20 with AI Benchmark App,

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AI Benchmark Tests - http://ai-benchmark.com/tests.html#tests

AI Benchmark App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.benchmark.demo&hl=en_IN

What's your thoughts on AI Benchmark Performance score results of Honor View20?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azgouz:
Hello voila I'm new to the site xda I'm looking for a tutorial for root my smartphone xperia x compact x8 oreo 8.0 a little help will be welcome :)

sorry for spelling I had to use translator to write in English
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azgouz:
Help pleas How to Root sony xperia x compact

Hello voila I'm new to the site xda I'm looking for a tutorial for root my smartphone xperia x compact x8 oreo 8.0 a little help will be welcome

sorry for spelling I had to use translator to write in English
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parsonssmith:
Kingo Root, SuperSU, a lot of tools. Just Google it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] foc110:
I have wanting to further personalize this thing and wondered. Can the s-pen translate setting be changed from Google translate to duckduckgo?
[Android General] cybersaga:
Special thanks to [MENTION=8132642]diplomatic[/MENTION] for finding an exploit that has the potential to target many MTK devices, which he originally wrote to target Amazon devices: Experimental Software Root for HD 8 & HD 10

With some tweaking, he got it to work on my Acer B3-A40 with an MT8167 chip and kernel 4.4.22. The result is getting a root shell on the device:

acer_asgard:/data/local/tmp $ ./mtk-su
New UID/GID: 0/0
acer_asgard:/data/local/tmp # id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats),3009(readproc) context=u:r:shell:s0
acer_asgard:/data/local/tmp #

The issue now is getting permanent root. From my understanding, because of dm-verity, I can't just mount /system as read/write to install su permanently. So I'm looking for help from you guys on how to proceed from here to get permanent root. And I think this is where it gets into specifics for each device.

On my particular device, nothing shows on screen in fastboot mode. If I run 'fastboot oem unlock', I can press any button on the device, but as soon as I press Vol+ it goes back to the prompt. But when I run 'fastboot getvar unlocked', it still shows "no". So I'm not sure how to proceed from here.

At the very least, I'm sure you guys can have some fun with this for other devices, but I am hoping to get some help with mine.

(As you can tell, I'm not super familiar with Android development. I am primarily a .NET developer, although I've dabbled a little in C/C++.)

Tagging the main contributors to the big Acer root thread in case you can help, or just want to have fun with this: [MENTION=5889030]FireDiamond[/MENTION] [MENTION=1829889]vache[/MENTION] [MENTION=4493088]Shreps[/MENTION]
[Android General] balexandrov:
A year later - any luck?
[Android General] cybersaga:
Yeah, I did get it unlocked and rooted, through a roundabout way (a tool that diplomatic wrote). But I found out later that I can also try "fastboot flashing unlock". Apparently some tablets use that, including some Acer ones. It won't really make a difference on mine anymore since I'm already unlocked. And I don't want to re-lock and try it since I already modified the system partition and it'll probably brick my tablet.

So try that first. If "fastboot flashing unlock" doesn't work, then I can share the convoluted way.
[Android General] BenchBox:
Hi, I'm interrested in rooting my B3-A40 permanently too.

Can someone confirm that it works with Amazing Temp Root for MediaTek ARMv8 [2019-12-28] and the "fastboot flashing unlock" command?

What else do I have to do to be rooted permanently?

Which guide I have to follow? I am not sure !

Do I have to install Magisk too?

Can you show me the correct steps please?

Thank you
[Android General] cybersaga:
That temp root does work on this tablet, but to get permanent root, you need to unlock the bootloader. So try "fastboot flashing unlock" and see if that works for you.
[Android General] BenchBox:
Should it be possible to install TWRP-Recovery and Custom-Roms after getting permanent root with Magisk and unlocking the Bootloader?

I ask this because of the VM-Verity .
[Android General] cybersaga:
I'm not aware of anyone who has ported TWRP to this tablet, or made a custom ROM. I just have permanent root via Magisk.

Once you unlock the bootloader, DM Verity isn't an issue anymore. That's your first step. Have you tried to see if "fastboot flashing unlock" works yet?
[Android General] BenchBox:
O.K. then I would try it.

Can you please confirm the order of steps that nothing goes wrong?

1.) Amazing Temp Root for MediaTek ARMv8 [2019-12-28]

2.) Then I get the Bootloader unlocked with your command "fastboot flashing unlock" (if it is possible for me)

3.) After unlocking Bootloader I can install Magisk with Get full root with Magisk on a locked bootloader! ?

Is this the right way of getting it running permanently?

Sorry for so much questions but I am a little bit unsure.

Thank you.
[Android General] BenchBox:
I have give it a try but "fastboot flashing unlock" do not work for me, pls share the convoluted way, thx.

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> fastboot flashing unlock
...
OKAY [183.578s]
finished. total time: 183.578s
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: no
finished. total time: 0.000s
[Android General] bigrammy:
Hi Normally Unlocking the bootloader is easy on most MediaTek's although I have not tried it with any Acer devices and especially this 4.4 kernel version.

The standard way is as follows so do each step in order.

1. Go to /settings/about device/ and tap build number seven times till you get the "You are Now a Developer" toast then press the back button

2. Got to /settings/developer option (this is a new menu item BTW)/You should see "OEM Unlocking" if allowed slide it to on along with usb debugging.

3. You can now try adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot fastboot if niether of those bring you to fastboot reboot to stock recovery and choose fastboot mode from the stock recovery option.

4. OEM's use their own cmds so this could be tricky part. In fastboot try the standard "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock" You will need to reboot after each before the Var becomes updated. To be honest it looks like the "fastboot flashing unlock" worked so double check the var after reboot to fastboot.

Your userdata should be wiped on reboot so if it is then the unlocking worked regardless of the Var some of the OEM bootloader unlocking implementation are a little flaky and some are just simply broke so dont always expect a nice read out. :laugh:

On alot of MTK devices simply signing the custom boot.img with AVB is enough to fool the bootloader so no need to unlock the bootloader at all. :fingers-crossed:

PS: Use the [ fastboot getvar all ] cmd we do with seeing if the "secure" var is set too.

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[Android General] BenchBox:
Thanks for your help,

if i give the "fastboot flashing unlock" command it looks like this in the CMD:

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flashing unlock
...

But the problem is that i can't see something on the screen of the device because in bootloader-mode the screen is black!

If I push the "Power" or the "Vol -" Buttons on the device nothing is changing.

But if i press "Vol+" it comes back in the CMD:

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flashing unlock
...
OKAY [1034.731s]
finished. total time: 1034.733s

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>

then i give the "fastboot reboot" command and it's rebooting:

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flashing unlock
...
OKAY [1034.731s]
finished. total time: 1034.733s

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>

Now we have a look at the "fastboot getvar all" command:

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) max-download-size: 0x8000000
(bootloader) partition-size:frp: 100000
(bootloader) partition-type:frp: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 292380000
(bootloader) partition-type:userdata: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:cache: 20000000
(bootloader) partition-type:cache: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: ed000000
(bootloader) partition-type:system: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:metadata: 2100000
(bootloader) partition-type:metadata: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:tee2: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:tee2: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:tee1: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:tee1: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:expdb: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:expdb: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:logo: 800000
(bootloader) partition-type:logo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:para: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:para: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:recovery: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:boot: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:lk2: 60000
(bootloader) partition-type:lk2: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:lk: 60000
(bootloader) partition-type:lk: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:seccfg: 40000
(bootloader) partition-type:seccfg: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:persist: 3000000
(bootloader) partition-type:persist: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:protect2: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:protect2: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:protect1: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:protect1: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:nvram: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:nvram: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:proinfo: 300000
(bootloader) partition-type:proinfo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:preloader: 40000
(bootloader) partition-type:preloader: raw data
(bootloader) off-mode-charge: 1
(bootloader) warranty: yes
(bootloader) unlocked: no
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: NEOSTRA8167_TB_N
(bootloader) version-preloader: 0.1.00
(bootloader) version: 0.5
all: Done!!
finished. total time: 0.153s

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>

"secure: yes"

Thank you for helping me.

What else can i do know?
[Android General] bigrammy:
A blank screen is not uncommon as long as you get the reply on you cmd prompt then it's OK as I doubt you will need to confirm anything on the device :fingers-crossed:

BTW what version of Fastboot are you using in Minimal ADB and Fastboot?

Running

fastboot --version

in the cmd prompt should tell you the version and the location from which it's been run. (Post the output of that cmd) A up to date fastbboot.exe is recommended along with up to date drivers. :good:

Can you use SPFlashTool on the device?? I know a few OEM's disable it but I think I have seen some Acer devices using it before.

The cmd fastboot flashing unlock seems to do something but I suspect it's not a complete cmd :confused:

Most bootloaders use

fastboot flash unlock theunlockcodegivenbytheOEM

followed by

fastboot oem unlock

then

fastboot reboot

or just

fastboot oem unlock

on it's own.

Sometimes none of this is required. :confused:

Can you easily recover the device using SPFlashTool (Preferred) or Micro SD and a official update.zip??

If so upload your boot.img LK and preloader (pull them using mtk-su and the dd-backup script in that thread) and I will make a small change to the boot.img and sign it with AVB I will also have a look at the LK and preloader to see if I can see any fastboot cmds you can use mtk-su to flash the modded boot.img if fastboot does not allow flashing.

My simple dd-backup helper script is here see the Readme for instructions. https://github.com/bigrammy/dd-backup-helper-script

Edit FYI See post #12 > for a discussion on this issue in general https://xdaforums.com/android/development/amazing-temp-root-mediatek-armv8-t3922213/page2
[Android General] SLG Shark6:
Hate to necro a year old post but I am interested in permanently rooting my B3-A40 as well, I've made backups of all my files with Wwr and SP flash tool, have tried flashing ported, signed (not entirely sure the signature used, as i used a hovatech tool, any attempts with android kitchen end in the image signing failing and me getting an unsigned_recovery.img), and padded TWRP recovery images, only to have the tablet to say something along the lines of "... CRITICAL: red state... rebooting to system..." when booting into recovery.

Find the stock recovery and boot images attached if anyone is interested. If you need/ want any other files from the backup I'm happy to oblige.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Pedro250:
Hi everyone.

Sorry if this was already answered here, i searched but i couldn't find a definitive answer for my question.

I have a Galaxy S7, Exynos version with Android 8 (last security update from February) and i wanted to root it.

I tried once before but after instaling TWRP i got the 0MB/decryption problem and when i tried to boot the phone i got a error about a update that could not be finished and it would not pass that error.

I was only able to fix this after wipe all data with TWRP. After that i just flashed a stock rom that i got from sammoblie with Odin. All this happened while i had Android 7. Ended up tripping knox, but that's not a big deal (only S.Health and S.Pay wont work, everything else runs fine).

I wanted to try and root it again but i don't want to lose all my data again (like last time) or have to backup (i will do that anyway) and the restore everything again (install apps and all).

Is there any way to root, or event install TWRP and have it work, without having to wipe out all data? If i can at least make a Nand Backup with TWRP before wiping and then restore it and then root it (i will use Magisk) that would be great.

If not i guess i will have to backup and restore everything manually.

Thanks to anyone that can reply to me and again i am sorry if i am asking something that already been answered but i could not find an answer.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] snowqwer:
You can't root your phone without format data partition. It is impossible.

1.flash twrp

2.boot your phone to recovery

3.format data

4.flash no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0

5. Flash magisk

6.DONE
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Pedro250:
I was afraid of that. Thanks for your help. I will do as you said. Thanks again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gulfstream 650:
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/3/13/18264330/android-q-google-pixel-beta-update
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drmarble:
We have Q beta.

Q beta is released for marlin/sailfish. The pixel 1 lives on:

https://developer.android.com/preview/download

flash it with fastboot.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Not looking forward to this: Android Q - Magisk
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonturtle:
Reading the comments to that tweet, I think it'll just take some time
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yup!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonturtle:
Im really hoping we get q, not just cause the features but to hopefully keep this device going in an official way for a bit longer :)

Edit: looks like he already figured something out for the other devices minus the og xl

Edit 2: Q is now rootable on all devices minus the pixel 3 line
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
It would have been a surprise if the Original Pixel Didn't Get Q

Thing is, it would have been a surprise if the Original Pixel (and XL) did not get Q.

Let's face facts - there are two - and only two - phone ODMs that have been keeping every phone of the past three device cycles current - not just with security updates, but with OS updates as well - Google and Apple. (That's it.) That is not merely why there is a used/refurbished Pixel market (my mom just pulled the trigger on a refurb Pixel XL), but why I pulled the trigger on my 3a last month. Pixel pricing - new or otherwise - is sane. (The 3a and 3a XL drive that point home with a sledgehammer - and especially in the US.) Unless you have a network-locked or network-specific model, you can take them to any carrier in North America. Lastly, Pixels are like utility infielders in baseball - they largely don't surprise.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mkennedy455:
I've had the beta version of q for a couple of months now. Just waiting for the official one to hopefully get rid of the few annoying bugs I have occasionally.

My phone is not rooted, completely stock. I don't care for doing that stuff anymore.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
Curious - Exactly what bugs have you had?

I'm running RC2 of Q on my sargo (also dead-stock); first time I've run dead-stock Android (on anything) since Ice Cream Sandwich on a Lenovo tablet.

The reason I'm over here in Pixel XL turf is for my mom (not me) - she's joining #teampixel and specifically has a Pixel XL (refurbished) enroute. When it arrives, she is taking it to the nearest Verizon store to have her settings/apps/etc. migrated from her old phone (Samsung J3) to the Big Pixel. She's used to running dead-stock (remember, Verizon customer); however, her J3 is running Nougat- how much of a learning curve will she have with Pie?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mkennedy455:
I think most of the learning curve would be from switching from Samsung UI to stock Android.

I went from OnePlus 5 (for 2 years straight) to a Samsung s8 after I killed the OnePlus in saltwater. I didn't hate the s8 but ended up selling the s8 for a pixel XL. For most people it's what they're used to.