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[LG V40 Questions & Answers] onslaught86:
Yes.

There is a difference between many settings that can be changed if you like (choice) and many settings that must be changed for a good experience (design).

The location of those settings and the ease with which they are changed matter also - sometimes a key setting is four or five menus deep on other brands. Samsung used to be bad at this and have improved, Huawei are now the worst offender. System-wide dark mode on Huawei OLED devices is called "Darken interface colours" under settings/battery for example.

For LG the most useful hidden features are rearranging/adding to the navigation buttons, and changing the "swipe to search" on the homescreen from slow "personal" results to fast "full Google search" but Google have broken this last one in their redesign to the Google app.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Thanks again,

so may I ask a bold question like...... Is LG the best at producing simple-settings phones in terms of amount, deep, ease etc. Which other brand is close to LG in the simpleness (excluding Iphone of course)?
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] onslaught86:
No, but I don't think there is an objective best at this.

Everyone's needs and preferences are different. What works for you may not work for me, what is simple and easy for you may be complex and frustrating for me. Thankfully the market for smartphones is diverse and competitive, there is a lot of choice.

Evaluating smartphones and their software is part of my work. LG offers me the combination of features and hardware I find most pleasing and useful. Others have their strengths too.

If your priority is as few settings as possible, take a look at Moto/Nokia/Pixel/other vanilla derivatives or iOS. All phones can be used straight out of the box, it is up to you whether that experience is one you prefer or enjoy - Google Photos as the only gallery app for example. LG offers a feature-complete experience similar to Samsung and Huawei, it's just less intrusive and gets out of the way.

Meizu's Flyme and Oppo's ColorOS are simplified. Unfortunately they deviate so far from Android conventions that they are unpleasant to use as features do not work as expected or have been removed entirely.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
1. "Moto/Nokia/Pixel/" - You mean Andoid One phones?

2. "other vanilla derivatives" - what does it mean? what is vanilla?

3. Perhaps I forgot to mention that iOS is out of the question for me.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] twoxa:
Oneplus 3T got first beta of PIE..... ONEPLUS 3T..... And we are here with the phone that they stop carrying about months after release and released new bunch of phones already like v40 never happened. I'm disappointed.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] Einsteindks:
Probably brought the Droid curse with me, when I crossed over into LG. Sorry, folks. [emoji53]
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Excuse me dude, but what the heck are You trying to say :) My English is bad - sorry.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] onslaught86:
Not Android One specifically. There is no such thing as 'pure' Android anymore and never really was, they are all slightly different even between Android One-branded devices. Pixel Android is different from Moto Android is different from Nokia Android. Instead you can group different versions of Android together to get an idea of what they have in common. Moto, Google, and Nokia are all very similar, more in common than not. Vanilla. Bare bones, you need to download a lot of third party apps to get the functionality that's present out of the box from others. If you want fewer options, these are the ones to go for. However, you may find yourself missing some features or apps if you're used to other brands.

Sony and OnePlus are similar as well but they have additional out of box functionality, like dedicated gallery apps instead of just Google Photos.

Then there are the more feature-complete experiences. Samsung, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi. Everything you need out of the box, just add the core third party apps. Can customise more if you need to. Lots of features but they're optional. You get a complete package. This is what most people who aren't smartphone enthusiasts prefer.

Lastly there are the wildly divergent versions like ColorOS and Flyme. Xiaomi's MIUI, Samsung's One UI, and Huawei's EMUI are also quite far removed from the more vanilla versions, but Oppo's ColorOS and Meizu's Flyme are a step beyond. This is because of the Great Firewall in China, all Google services are blocked and local equivalents exist to replace them, along with other localised features relevant to that market. Xiaomi and Huawei do a good job of making a global version that behaves more like other global Android phones, Oppo and Meizu not so much. ColorOS and Flyme will not behave as expected and break/change some basic elements like the way notifications work.

I like LG for the unique features and because it gets out of the way. Samsung's software is full of dark patterns designed to lock you in, and still has lots of questionable functions like Bixby and a Places feature in the dialer. Huawei's is good, but it has gone backwards in the last version. OnePlus is good, Xiaomi is good, both have a lot of options and OnePlus is better 'out of the box'. What you prefer will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An overwhelming reply, fully loaded with info

+1 THANK YOU!!!!

1. I can see in Your sig that You've gone trough pretty much every major category of mobile devices.

2. Did You enjoy IPhones? Why did You abandon them since you' were upgrading to newer hardware versions?

3. What is that vanilla?

4. Can You share your opinon, pros and cons of Huawei Mate 20 Pro cause I read everywhere that it is the best phone right now and it hasn't got any bad opinions?

5. What is it in LG V40 that makes You stay with that phone?

6. I have a huge problem with LG V30, I have left only 3 days to test it. Please give me advice what shall I test to make a final decision: staying with the device or not?

7. Thank You for being here with us :)
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
+1 THANK YOU. You're the best!

I've got tons of questions now but I've got to go with priority first so: I tested LG V30 only in offline mode, no microSD inside, no SIM(s) inside. I only browse trough the menus and used AUTO mode on taking pics and videos.

The time is ticking so what shall I do next: (but in such order: from the best things about V30 to the worst things about V30)?
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] onslaught86:
Best things:

* Haptics - Dismiss a notification, tap the soft keys, type on the keyboard (I prefer Gboard to the LG keyboard), slide out the floating bar, try adjusting focus using the focus dial in manual camera mode.

* Battery life - Despite being 3300mAh, the V30 has excellent battery life. LG use Qnovo tech, which Sony also use, to prolong the battery's lifespan and charge efficiently.

* Amp/DAC - Plug good wired headphones in, listen to high quality offline tracks, enjoy the difference.

* Software features - You can add seven icons to the dock in the launcher, leaving the main homescreen free for double tapping to sleep and wake. You can change the Always On Display to a big red clock that's easy to see and read. You can completely rearrange the navigation keys to your preference and add extra ones, including one to drop the notification drawer down from any screen.

* Ergonomics and design - So thin, light, curved, and wonderful to hold. The V30 is exceptionally well designed. If you need a case, it should be a thin one to better appreciate the design. Put it in a thick case and it is like any other phone.

Worst things:

* Speaker - it's not the worst speaker around, but it isn't stereo and isn't very loud.

* Software updates - This one depends on you. LG patch and upgrade their software slowly, but it is my experience very stable. Android 9.0 was not a compelling platform upgrade, there is only one new feature that matters to me, so I did not mind downgrading from phones running 9.0 to a phone running 8.x (with the extra features I wanted). I have historically cared a lot about rapid software updates and patches, now I care more about stability and certain features.

* Cameras - You need to take your time to get the most out of the V-Series cameras. Compose a shot, adjust settings. They are not always amazing point-and-shoot cameras, but they are excellent for those who take their time. I have taken some of my favourite photos ever on the V30 and V40. But if you prefer to just point and shoot, especially moving objects, maybe you will be disappointed vs. other brands.
[Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Questions & Answers] souvikghosh915:
Did anyone update to android P?

While I was on Oreo I could sideload APKs from apkmirror.

Most of the updates on existing built-in apps like Samsung Messages, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Contacts, One UI home, Samsung Camera etc would be installed via the APK files I'd download from apkmirror.

But now as I on Android P, none of the apps aren't getting installed. Except those of Samsung Note, Reminder, I could update those from galaxy store but for most of the other apps I previously mentioned wasn't the case.

Any help?
[Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
You need to contact ap developer.
[LG V50 ThinQ Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
What is the latest stock status of LG V50?

(a pure stock device that has never been rooted, never custom rommed, and updated only trough OTA)

I mean:

- which version of Android does it have?

- what is the latest security patch? ex. March 2019?

- is the user interface just like in V30 with Android 8? (a user interface is like in samsung - TouchWizz, SamsungExperiance, One UI)

- was there ever a change of user interface?
[LG V50 ThinQ Questions & Answers] grabber5.0:
Got mine Monday. Here is the software info.View attachment 4773259
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] FR3SH87:
I took the the SD memory card to put in some additional music and after I put it back in the phone 2 minutes later my phone just shut off and wont boot up anymore. I tried removing the memory card and nothing. I also tried plugging it into the charger and nothing lights up. I upgraded the rom and the radio a while back and havent had any problems since. I cant get it into bootloader or anything does anyone have any ideas? or did i just get me a handy new paper weight. Any help would be appreciated thank you :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] ab8a:
8525 died too

My 8525 died on me too! For no apparent reason it just powered off in the middle of a conversation and never came back. Good thing it still had a few days of warranty remaining.... that was close.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] FR3SH87:
I give up on HTC. iphone here I come :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] ssunhing:
did you try reading or posting on this thread? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1079011&postcount=1

this is the thread for unbricking.......where you'd probably find some help
[General Questions and Answers] itsjch:
Hi XDA users,

I am currently looking for a way to root Oppo R17 and custom rom.

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

XDA User
[General Questions and Answers] itsjch:
*bump anyone at all?
[General Questions and Answers] Ngoo:
Waiting

I also looking to root oppo r17 ,please reply if you are rooted .Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] itsjch:
Nope im still looking for a source that is real but it seems our phone does not get any love..
[General Questions and Answers] TheOneTwo:
Sad indeed

The last supported phone in the world?
[General Questions and Answers] naveen147:
Flash Tool

Any flash tool for this device?

QFIL tool and MSM Download tool was mentioned in forums but could not get it to work

The firmware .ozip is not supported by QFIL. Even upon extraction, there was no .mbn file in the extract folder that QFIL tool usually requires.
[General Questions and Answers] ruckusman:
FWIW - both QFIL and MSMDownloadtool won't work because the correct firehose loader doesn't seem to be out there

I'm working on something, BUT I need root to make a full backup of the /data partition

That doesn't go as far as custom a ROM as I cannot jeopardize the data

https://xdaforums.com/t/oppo-r17-create-dd-image-data-for-forensic-analysis.4337227/#post-85670099
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] GDane1:
Are there any kernels that I can flash to overclock my device? If there is could someone please drop a download link. Thanks In advance!!!
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Cast03:
Well, when using my Moto x4 i realize that in games like Mobile Legends, free Fire, etc, it hot rearching 40°, even playing in low graphics, its gets so hot that it feels on the edges. I would like to know if this normal, since i am worried that the battery will be

damaged.
[Samsung Galaxy Music] V0lat1leCr0SS:
I have a galaxy s8, just got the pie update, but i am using an app made my samsung called goodlock, which has an option to download an app that lets you customize the notification pannel i think its called quickstar or something. Whether or not its enabled, i can barely see the play pause, next, back, etc. From samsung music. It looks the exact same with blue light filter and or night mode, etc. Enabled or disabled, it seems nothing i dk makes a difference. Its not letting upload a photo so, i guess message me for that?¿
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] h3ndrix:
please help why the usb pendrive and mouse can't detect I tried all the otg adapters and all pendrive formats, all the rom and replaced the usb port but the results were the same for the charger and usb pc no problem only otg and mouse not detect

thank you before....
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] GuestK00355:
Which ROM ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] h3ndrix:
thank you for answering my question

brother

I use stable miui rom 10.2.3
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] aprwx:
This is a stupid issue, but it's annoying me. I installed a wallpaper changer app and after that I haven't been able to change my wallpaper. I Uninstalled the app but when I go to change the wallpaper it only gives me options to change the lock screen wallpaper. The only way I can change it now is if I change the theme.

Originally I had the multipack wallpaper and I'd like to get that back. Thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] madvinegar:
I would try going to settings > apps > press 3 dots to show system apps

and then delete the cache and data of the following apps:

galaxy themes

com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res

com.android.wallpaperbackup

com.android.wallpapercropper

You may not need to delete cache and data from all of them. You can try one by one in the above order (starting from Galaxy themes) to see which does the trick.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] aprwx:
Thanks. Are the multi pack backgrounds only for the lock screen? I now notice that I can set a single static wallpaper, but not the multi packs.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] madvinegar:
Yes. The preinstalled multipacks are only for the lock-screen. I think you must install a separate app from the play store to get rotating wallpapers on the home screen.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
A simple module that puts a clock on the navigation bar. I personally use it to get a little more space for the notification icons on the statusbar, using gravitybox to move the clock to the center[1].

The module only puts the clock on the navigation bar when the device is in portrait.

The clock responds to changes on the nav bar color along with the buttons (gets dark when the background is light), but colors are not perfect[2].

I plan to implement changes to the statusbar clock from within the module but for now I don't know how to do it, and I'm busy studying.

Hope you like it!

(ps.:

the clock in the middle on the screenshots gets hidden behind the notch

[1])

[1] GravityBox no longer needed to remove the clock!

[2] Colors were corrected on update V2.

Update V2:

- Colors are more accurate now;

- It now dimms when the clock is white (I'm planning to make a Manager 'app' to customize it)(It's a little glitchy sometimes but works fine);

- Bug: I've noticed a problem when I reboot, open chrome and try to open a new tab the system stops oppening apps (but only if I do it right after rebooting, I'm still investigating this.);

Mini Update V2.1:

- The mod now automatically removes the clock from the statusbar when not in landscape! (GravityBox no longer needed!)

- Color change (from white to black, etc) is perfect now!

- Dimming temporarely disabled (Will re-implement later);

- APK Size is much smaller (Removed some things auto added by Android Studio);

Update V3.0.0:

- There are two versions:

-> the one with a 'c' at the end has an customization screen (can change colors, position and hide/show statusbar clock);

-> the other one is just as the older versions, but it works on LineageOs based roms (Tested on RessurectionRemix(I think) by [MENTION=7892240]InfinityXDA[/MENTION]!);

* This module is not yet ready to use on Roms based on LineageOs. I'm working on it and it seems to be already fixed (Will be added on V3.0).
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] punkchiq:
Hello, do I go to Magisk Manager to use this? I don't have the option in Magisk Manager. Maybe I'm using the wrong one? not sure.

Sorry. Just a noob here. Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] starkjunior088:
Is the substratum theme working??!!?!?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Wich theme? I only made it so the clock follows the navigation icons from light to dark (couldn't find a way to get the actual button's color). If you describe the problem I can look into it. (Or are you mentioning the Substratum Theme Engine as a whole? This mod should not interfeere on it... it just adds a layout with the clock on the navigation bar).
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
You have to install EdXposed and Riru core.

Install instructions from https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposed:

Riru core: https://github.com/RikkaApps/Riru/releases/download/v17.1/magisk-riru-core-v17.1.zip

EdExposed Installer app: https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposed/releases/download/v0.3.1.7/EdXposedInstaller_v2.2.4-release.apk

EdXposed Installer zip: https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposed/releases/download/v0.3.1.7/magisk-EdXposed-v0.3.1.7_beta-release.zip

After installing you just get the NavigationBar Clock apk, install it normally and activate the module on EdXposed Installer app.

Edit: Don't install it if you don't have the experience... You might get into bootloops and such. I only tested it on stock ROM and I don't know hot it behaves on other ROMs (Should not cause any problems though). In my device the install process was smooth.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] InfinityXDA:
Dude thanks for sharing this!!!!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
You're welcome :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Update V2:

- Colors are more accurate now;

- It now dimms when the clock is white (I'm planning to make a Manager 'app' to customize it)(It's a little glitchy sometimes but works fine);

- Bug: I've noticed a problem when I reboot, open chrome and try to open a new tab the system stops oppening apps (but only if I do it right after rebooting, I'm still investigating this.);
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Just like the previous post.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Mini Update V2.1:

- The mod now automatically removes the clock from the statusbar when not in landscape! (GravityBox no longer needed!)

- Color change (from white to black, etc) is perfect now!

- Dimming temporarely disabled (Will re-implement later);

- APK Size is much smaller (Removed some things auto added by Android Studio);
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] tranxuanthang:
The clock in status bar is not hidden in both portrait and landscape. I still got the clock in navigation bar though (v2.1).
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Are you using any other xposed module?

Are you on stock Pie rom?

It's working fine here, try disabling other modules and see if it works :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] InfinityXDA:
After update from first version to 2_1 I now cannot get it to work I’ll keep trying

Update: only v2 works for some reason but thanks for the update can't wait for the next
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Strange.. Are you using GravityBox? I've made a little workaround for GB users, I'll release it later.

I'm working on some easy way to get log from users. I'll take a look on this, thanks for the info!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
[MENTION=7892240]InfinityXDA[/MENTION] Try this apk, is the new one with the workaround for GravityBox. Tell me if the clock shows up or shows "??:??".
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] InfinityXDA:
Will do sir!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] InfinityXDA:
Doesn't work at all for me
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
What rom are you?

Are there other xposed modules?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] InfinityXDA:
No other xposed modules

crDroid ROM 20190422 build latest
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
I'll take a look on the sources, thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
I think I fiund the problem, LineageOs based roms are a little differenton the status bar clock. I'll try to release a fix later.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Themes, Apps, and Mods] Eddie_53:
Update V3.0.0:

- There are two versions:

-> the one with a 'c' at the end has an customization screen (can change colors, position and hide/show statusbar clock);

-> the other one is just as the older versions, but it works on LineageOs based roms (Tested on RessurectionRemix(I think) by [MENTION=7892240]InfinityXDA[/MENTION]!);
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Guides, News, & Discussion] apkonedotnet:
WATCH HERE:

https://youtu.be/x2Rn7DN-YjQ
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-CROW:
I don't have Artistic option on my S10+ Exynos. How to get it?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Guides, News, & Discussion] apkonedotnet:
make sure you have a little bokeh effect in background, it will not work if you don't have,

two to four visible bokeh will work
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-CROW:
You mean lights in the background when taking the photo?

This is what I get:

https://i.imgur.com/yfqI8rB.jpg

Thanks.
[Huawei P20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] zhu911203:
First, I was doing a full wipe in TWRP, But I realize I didn't back up my photos/Documents.

So I long pressed the power button to restart.

And now, i got a bricked phone...

Any one can help me?

I'd try this

https://xdaforums.com/huawei-p20/how-to/how-to-how-to-unbrick-clt-l29c432-t3878714

But, I got stuck on the TWRP boot screen.

Also, I'm still available to use the fastboot mode.

Finally, I solve the problem by flashing the e recovery image,and then low level forma data.

Hope it helps for someone have the same issue like me.
[Huawei P20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Schuchi:
I have exactly the same Problem. Did you solve it already?
[Huawei P20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] yaazzz:
Can you still have access to erecovery : volup at power with USB cable plugged. If yes you can try a recovery but you will loose all your data

Can you have access to fastboot : vol down at power up. If yes you can try to flash by adb by following instruction from discussions in the forums.
[Huawei P20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] zhu911203:
yes, I solved the problem, hope it will help you.