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[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] sugiantara:
For my opinion just wait for pixel 4 im using pixel 3 now but so far i like smsung it just everything it better samsung s10 i had so many issue from pixel 3 camera bokeh not copletly good some reason doesn't perfect for 1 camera and software and some photos by google canot be open it was dispointing when you gonna uplod picture to intagram and the picture canot be open how do feel?

Speker does good but when you play music in half volume you will feel vibrant in back and your hand

Pixel 3 its small some time typo for me

Some issue in the screen greeny but mine still look ok but when you open color dark grey yiu will see thats green color show up

If i have change im gonna sell or switch this phone to samsung s10
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Note10.1Dude:
I replaced a Nexus 6 with a Pixel 3. The wife has an original Pixel, and sees no reason up update to the 3. If I HAD to buy a phone today, I would still get the P3, but I sure would not upgrade from a P2 at this time. I don't think the 3a is going to have anything to offer you - I might look at getting my son one because the Moto X4 is getting long in the tooth, but would only consider it if in the $300 range.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mdmogren:
IMO the 50% off deal from Fi last week (making the phone $399) was worth it, but I wouldn't do it for $200 off. The phone is under powered/slow. The 3a is going make a slow phone even slower, so definitely would avoid that like the plague.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Ak7J4:
I got my Pixel 3 during that sale. For $429(tax included) this phone is so worth it at that price.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] FcukBloat:
yes definitely.. can't see around another pretty compact phone as good as p3
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Xdevillived666:
Nope. Not at the current price. Average hardware and average form factor, regional software enhancements(call screen, etc great I'd you're n.america but ****.outaide of that), tons of continuing bugs and issues.

I'd wait and get the oneplus 7 where you're at least gonna get more bang for the buck
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] FcukBloat:
op7 with edged screen? no thanks lol

I'm literally having 0 issues or problems with my p3, but that's maybe due to the fact I'm running custom...? ( i got rid of stock since day 1) dunno..
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Xdevillived666:
Neither am I so far but lots of users are. It's not very good for Googles rep/the consumer to have as many issues as these phones have been having at such a high price point. They wanna be premium they need to offer it by doing better than what I previously mentioned.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] AsuraDas:
For a good deal yes! I bought the p3 when it was half off. Phone has been very snappy despite having 3x less ram than my previous OnePlus 6t McLaren. But for full retail not worth it for me
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] MuyKurioso:
Just traded my OP6 8/128 for a Pixel 3. Half the RAM Is the only thing that sometimes bother me on certain situations. But overall is really snappy, and the touch latency Is the best I've ever had on an android device... Camera is spectacular. But, if you have the Pixel 2 i wouldn't bother and wait for the P4.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] robooomar:
Compare to S10/S10 Plus, I would say its good deal. So... Why not? :D
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] luckana:
The 3a looks promising as well, maybe that's the more adequate purchase
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] FcukBloat:
only problem is the front cam.. in regular p3 it is simply wonderful, in 3a it is a clear downgrade.. but if you don't use it that much no problem..
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] :
Just got my first Pixel device two days ago. I'm enjoying this Pixel 3 so far. I still have my Note 9 and OP6T. Just wanted to live with this smaller form factor, pure Google, no carrier branding, and this amazing camera. Holy smokes. I underestimated how much better this camera is than my Note 9's.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] tony1208:
which app do you use?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] nocaps:
I have no idea where this comes from. I just auditioned a Pixel 3 XL and OnePlus 7 Pro and while the OnePlus has a Snapdragon 855 and 8 GB of RAM and is about the fastest Android phone available right now, in all the comparisons I could think of to try the Pixel 3 was milliseconds close in speed, frequently nearly identical. The OnePlus might have had a slight edge here and there but nothing that would result in any meaningful increase in usability. Same with the touted 90 fps screen, slightly smother but... meh, not really worth the battery hit. Overall I like the Pixel screen better, although it is lacking in daylight brightness compared to the OnePlus. The main problem with the OnePlus for me was the curved screen and the annoying edge distortion (and the same with various Samsung models, although they're not quite as severe.) I don't understand all the histrionics by reviewers regarding 'the NOTCH!' because it really isn't visible all that often while the edge distortion on the OnePlus is there 100% of the time. I really don't get the curved edge fad, it's just a downgrade in usability for nothing in return. The camera in the OnePlus seemed pretty good and competitive with top tier phones but in spite of me trying to tell myself otherwise the simple truth is the the Pixel 3, single lens and all, clearly beat the OnePlus image 90% of the time.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is a great phone and I really wanted to like it, in fact before I used both phones I expected that the OnePlus would be the one that I kept but in the end it was the Pixel XL that came out on top for me, just a good example of numbers on paper not being everything. The Samsung curved screen and bloated UI was just a no-go for me so the Samsung phones were out, thus the Pixel XL was left and I'm very happy with it (I didn't consider the 3a because I wanted a QD display and need 128 GB storage.) Yes, it is a little overpriced even at the now-common $700-$800-ish street price, but I can deal with that to get what I really want. And FWIW I have had zero issues with the Pixel so far, perhaps because I started the game late and after all the initial bugs were worked out. Who knows, but I'm unable to detect any performance glitches at all.

So yes, I would but the Pixel 3 now, in fact I just did ;) . I didn't really consider waiting for the Pixel 4 as it is an unknown at this point and will probably be pretty expensive with no discounts when it is finally introduced, I prefer to wait a while after intro for bugs to be fixed and the price to drop. Given that, I just didn't want to wait that long and a mature Pixel 3 at a discount was more attractive than waiting for the 4.

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[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Dkwest84:
Traded my 6T in for the Pixel 3 a couple weeks ago. I'm going on summer vacation and wanted the best camera out there for pics plus the Wide angle Selfie Cam is so cool to use when you're on vacation. So far I have no complaints. I do love the screen call feature that the Pixel comes with. Wish it was rolled out to all Android phones. I guess going from an almost all display phone back to a phone with bezels is the only "complaint" I have. I do like the smaller form factor as others have pointed out. And yes the OnePlus phones are known for their smooth and fast experience but the Pixel is just as smooth for me. No lag or stuttering between apps.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] chrisc93:
I just bought one. Was torn between the 3a and the 3, but went with the 3 because it's slightly smaller. I bought the OP7 Pro and love it, except for the size. That thing is just HUGE! I'm returning it and getting the 3 (nice that the price is $200 less now too).

I'm hoping the battery isn't bad (probably won't be as good as the 3a since it's the 845 soc vs the 670 soc) but I have bluetooth on with a device that pings it every 5 minutes so it will sadly never get a deep sleep. As long as it lasts a day with moderate web browsing and calls/texts I'll be happy.

What were the issues with the Pixel 3's screen? I have been out of the loop with Google's phones for a while
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] FcukBloat:
no screen problems at all for me on my blueline
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] chrisc93:
I know it's subjective, but has your battery life been good? Are you on stock?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] FcukBloat:
i tried everything, custom roms and stock. battery is only downside, this is clearly not a battery phone, but nevertheless i can always get to the end of the day. i easily wireless charge every night, so no problem for me.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] optionalmgrr.la:
how's your battery verdict? thanks :D
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Incanity:
Got one yesterday. So far the best phone I've had. Everything on this device feels high-end.

The batterylife is 'okay', it does a slightly better job than my Oneplus 3T and get's me through the day without a problem. However, this experience is based solely on 1 day of use. :)
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
After any phone has been out for more than 6 months, I would be hesitant to purchase it before seeing what the next generation looks like.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] nocaps:
There's something to be said for the opposite strategy of only buying after a phone after it has been out for a while. A phone that has been out six months has probably had all the bugs worked out and can be had at a discount while the new model will have new bugs, plus you will pay full price. If the new model is truly revolutionary then you may want to be a beta tester (describes all of the initial buyers ;) ), but typically improvements are only evolutionary in which case it may make sense to be a bit behind the bleeding edge and save some hassles and money.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] BackCheck:
Sorry for the late response but Filmic Pro but it's a paid app. Open Camera seems to work too but sometimes I get micro-stuttering.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] robosapiens:
I sold my Pixel 3 before 2 weeks and after searching and searching I ordered again ... Pixel 3 of course. The phones I looked was Galaxy S9, HTC U12+, Xiaomi Mi9 and Pixel 2. I was thinking to buy Pixel 2 (was with this phone before) but I found offer for £350
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
Wow, [MENTION=5562185]nmyshkin[/MENTION] that looks like a bit of work.

On a different theme, I have an Android (Linux) executable for doing settings.

It's handy if you want to set a bunch of devices all the same (and you have root).

Settings are stored in different tables for global, system and secure.

Even worse, individual setting moved among these three categories for different versions of Android.

Even worse, they used to be stored in an SQLite database, then they moved to separate XML files.

Fortunately, if there is a setting "klaatu_barada_nikto" it is unique even though it might be in system or secure depending on Android version.

The executable takes an input file of settings.

Here is an example (just what I had at hand, I'm not saying that these settings are the right one for you (or even me)).

adb_enabled 1
airplane_mode_on 0
auto_time_zone 0
bluetooth_on 0
development_settings_enabled 1
dim_screen 0
heads_up_notification_enabled 0
immersive_mode_confirmations confirmed
install_non_market_apps 0
lockscreen.disabled 1
mock_location 1
package_verifier_enable 0
screen_auto_brightness_adj -1
screen_brightness 5
screen_brightness_mode 0
screen_off_timeout 1800000
skip_first_use_hints 1
stay_on_while_plugged_in 3
transition_animation_scale 1.0
usb_mass_storage_enabled 0
user_setup_complete 1
verifier_verify_adb_installs 0
window_animation_scale 1.0
wifi_frequency_band 0

If the setting exists, it will be set.

Notice, that you don't have to specify category (global, system, secure) since it can figure that out itself.

(No, I didn't attach the executable. I have to double check it.)
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
Yeah, this is another example of why humans are not allowed to know the future. If they did, they would shy away from attempting many things!

I'd be interested in the executable. From my work on this app I can imagine what it must involve to ferret out the appropriate entries. On the NST, at least, values in settings.db for some things appear to be artifacts only and don't actually seem to have any effect. It just made things more interesting...
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
Well, here it is (in the signature).

Park "setvalues" in an executable directory (like /data or /data/local/tmp), chmod 755 it.

It takes the name of the values file as the only argument.

It's verbose in telling you what was and any changes done.

This also should run on any version of Android and any device.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
Custom version for those without B&N account and/or apps

5-11-22: updated to 1.5. Uninstall any previous version to insure all variables clear.

--removed Google Accounts section

--removed Network Location setting (relied on Google Accounts)

This version is

only

for devices which either bypassed OOBE and then removed all B&N stuff or went through registration and then removed all B&N stuff

I've been playing around with a third (my last one, I

swear

) device and have finally hit upon the method for removing B&N apps without causing a constant drumbeat of protest in the system. More on that in a future post.

No B&N apps means no B&N account, whether you start with a registered device or skip OOBE, so my Nook Settings app had a lot of fluff in it for such devices. Also, the "About" stuff did not work so there was no information such as serial number, MAC address, etc.

This special version of the app addresses these issues. References to B&N stuff are removed and there is a custom "About" section which includes an editing option for those items the app could not dig up on its own (like your name, if you didn't register). See screenshot below.

Hint: if you skip OOBE, you will need to jot down the serial number, model number, and MAC address for entry into the "About" page. You can find these values on the screen where you elect to skip OOBE. Failing that, they are contained in text files in /rom/devconf

The zip below includes all the stuff from the zip in the OP with an updated custom app. Follow the installation instructions in post #1. If you are updating, you only need to uninstall the previous version and install the new one.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] kodovoimeji:
Great job!

The app dosen't install on my rooted NST fw ver.1.2.1 but at least I removed all unnecessary B&N apps. Thanks
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
It should install and run on 1.2.1 without any problems. Did you remember to copy the two maps files? It

won't

install without those present. Also be sure the permissions for each file are set correctly. If not the installer may register them as MIA and refuse to run.

I'm not sure if the same level of dependency is present at installation for sqlite or busybox, but you do need both (with correct permissions) for some parts of the app to function.

Edit: I can confirm that the app installs and runs with FW 1.2.1, following the directions in the first post.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] alexhorner:
Hey, I find myself unable to put the com.google.android.maps.jar and com.google.android.maps.xml files in the required locations via ADB push due to the filesystem being readonly, and I'm not sure the safest way to remount readwrite on this device, please could you advise?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
Did you choose one of the NookManager options with ES File Explorer? If so, you can mount /system as RW from within its Settings and just transfer the files to either your sdcard or /media (the "Nook" drive) and then move them with the file manager from there. You can even set the permissions (long-press on file and select "Properties").

Otherwise...hmm....let me see if I have that bookmarked...

adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system

I think that's it. Then for permissions:

adb shell chmod 644 /system/wherever/whatever.xml

(I'm not suggesting it's 644--you'll have to check that.

ES File Explorer is by far the easier method.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] alexhorner:
I went for the classic so no ES here! Just ReLaunchX. The mount command worked, and I can confirm 644 is the correct numeric for the required permissions. Busybox already existed from the root, and I installed sqlite3 with correct permissions, 755.

Copied those 2 google files over, set permissions, rebooted then installed the APK fine.

Sorry for being such a noob here, but how do I now run the app as superuser? Running it without just refreshes the screen (I assume that means it crashed after trying to open?)

Opening the Superuser app shows no apps in list.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
Sometimes SU is slow to respond. I'd reboot and try again.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] alexhorner:
No luck waiting or rebooting unfortunately. Superuser has no app list and the screen refresh flashes when trying to launch still
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
Grr...

Ok, I've shut down my PC for the day. Let me try a clean install of the app tomorrow and refresh my memory on exactly what happens. SU can really be a pain on this device sometimes.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
So instead of reading till I get drowsy I have downloaded the zip right on the device! I uninstalled the app and checked Superuser to be sure any entries were gone. Then I extracted the app from the zip and installed it. The moment (or nearly) I tapped the app icon I got the Superuser permission request.

I'm baffled.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] alexhorner:
Well...

I opened ADB connect, as I knew that asked for super user too. It did, I accepted and it launched fine. I went back to ReLaunchX and decided to look at Superuser now. It won't open at all.

Okay, fine, I'll reboot the device.

Nope, still won't open.

So I decided to open ADB Connect again. Well now that's broken too! It gives me a black screen, so I decided to tap back. Nope. Okay, I'm stuck now.

After a few seconds I get "Sorry! Activity ReLaunchX (in application ReLaunchX) is not responding. [Wait] [Force Close]

I have since forced closed, uninstalled the settings app and rebooted. Superuser still broken. ADB works once and then subsequent times black screens me.

Edit: Got a logcat of superuser:

Spoiler content hidden.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
Most disturbing, as Jeeves would say.

Here's where my lack of depth shows. I can see there is trouble in the logcat. The word "CRASH" being a clue. But as to the rest..not so much.

I would, at this point, uninstall and reinstall SU--you can get the apk from your NookManager card.

I've got a fairly busy day but my aim is to back up one of my devices, revert it to an unrooted, registered state, root with the "classic" package and try to reproduce your situation. That's one step short of converting to UK and going through the entire process. Which I hope not to do.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] alexhorner:
The reinstall has certainly fixed Superuser, however, no luck with NookSettings still even after another reinstall. I feel reverting to UK on your device wouldn't particularly help you, however going from stock to rooted might. I am wondering at this point if that might do me any good.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
It clearly shows a lack of resilience of Superuser although the instigation lies elsewhere.

There is absolutely no reason that an app should bomb doing a layout.

Personally, I've never liked su. All I need in life (before the advent of system as root) is a rooted adbd.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] alexhorner:
I have just found a new APK for Superuser, 3.0.7 which I have attached in both the unextracted ZIP form and the extracted APK form. Source is https://xdaforums.com/t/app-superuser-2-3-6-1-now-on-the-market-2010-09-05.682828/page-49

Not sure it will be of much help, but it certainly works with ADB Konnect perfectly fine.

Still no luck with NookSettings. I decided to logcat that too, here it is:

Spoiler content hidden.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
I have tried other SU apps in the past but they were always complaining about updating binaries (not going to happen). But if you have something that works, good.

That logcat seems to point to the two maps files that are expected by Tasker or any of its kid apps (like Nook Settings). So much stuff about maps, like it can't find what it wants. I've never seen anything like that on my devices (not that I sit around watching logcats scroll by all day). Check that both files are in the proper places. The jar file belongs in /system/framework and is rw-r-r (or 644, as you said). The xml file is in /system/etc/permissions and is also rw-r-r.

In short, if the old SU popped up with ADB Konnect, it's probably not the problem. The Nook Settings app itself is not the problem. I have it running on three devices and the fresh install last night went without a hitch. I've tested it on both FW 1.2.1 and 1.2.2.

Getting one of my Nooks ready for a backup now.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Haadkoe:
Just noticed an update available for the edge panel. Changelog states that the edge light will now illuminate for all notifications, regardless of whether the phone is face down or not

Haven't tested functionality yet, but I'm stoked.

Thanks for listening Samsung. We appreciate it.

(Sorry, this should probably be in the Themes Apps and Mods section. Whoops)

Edit: Hangouts messages still don't seem to be triggering any lighting when the screen is off. Haven't tested anything else yet. I am dissapoint tho.

Also, I can't seem to find the edge panel update that I literally just installed in the Galaxy Store. I wanted to go back and reread the changelog, but the galaxy store doesn't feel it's important to show me stuff I've already downloaded from them, or even allow me to find it when searching for it. Thanks again, Samsung. (Rolleyes.gif)
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mistermidas:
It's still not a repeating reminder, like how the LED notification light was. So, it's still basically useless.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Haadkoe:
I was clearly expecting too much. Yeah, it's still pretty much worthless.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pistoffjstr:
Within the last week after a few apps updated my Verizon message+ app goes into an alert loop when I open a new text message.

I've cleared the cache of the phone and the app checked the settings did everything I can think of.

Anyone else having this problem and know how to fix it?

Phone is a Moto Z Force Android 8.0

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onemoreharald:
Dear reader,

Im a young worldtravler which wants to have a good cameraphone and a phone, which is abled to run native Xprivacy, so Android 6.0 is needed. The S6 is the only one which fits.

To my bad luck, the only possible stable enough Rom is for the US version with a dead download link:

https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/samsu...t/galaxy-s7-edge-cm13-cyanogenmod-13-t3514128

The developer promised to post a new thread, which didnt hapend:(

Unfortunatley Im not allowed to post anything at the programmer forum and as the thread is already closed, I cant respond there. Also the programmer doesnt respond on my email:(

Please help me, is there a way to contact the programmer or to get downloadserver active again?

Thank you a lot!!

Best regards

Anotherharald
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] equlizer:
I'm on the fence about coming back to samsung. I'm so used to being rooted and doing what i want but i hear now you can do most of that now without root. Main thing is blocking ads throughout the ecosystem and blocking apps from accessing the internet.

Will i gain more than i loose upgrading to the S10 plus?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] xlr8me:
Come back just for the OneUI .

It's a game changer.

Thank you Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] equlizer:
Not that informative but thx?