yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] PGHammer:
S7 Snapdragon vs. 3a: Winner - 3a (surprisingly)

I came from the S7 Snapdragon; because of the fact that it runs only Oreo, at best, it would be seen as a midrange device. So why is the 3a kicking it from pillar to post? It was bad enough when the 3a was running Pie; I threw the current beta of Q on the 3a - and the butt-kicking got worse. The software was the same apps I was running on Oreo - so that wasn't it. The S7 Snapdragom will never run Pie - and will never run Q, either - therefore, the butt-kicking should be impossible - not merely improbable. Yet here it is.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] sutty86:
I came from a 2xl to 3a xl and happy that I swapped, battery life insane
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Dixon Butz:
This phone is great! My 3aXL is getting 3-4 days!. I turned off digital well being and made a HUGE difference.

I froze the Google launcher with Titanium Backup. Maybe that helped too?

Right now phone says battery will last 3 days, 19 hours. :D

It blows the Nexus 6 out of the water in performance! N6 was like carrying around a brick! That took blurry pics.

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[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] uCia:
Hotter?

Hi at all,

now I have a Nexus 5x that occasionally give me problems and I will change it.

I want know if the Pixel 3a became hot in everyday use ( Social, Youtube, Clash of Clans) because of the N5x do it.

Thanks!!
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Dixon Butz:
My 3axl never gets warm with daily use. I don't game on it. I have this case on it. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79808697&postcount=10

Only have to charge it every 3rd day. I don't fast charge it. It charges fast at 1.5 amps.

I have a Nexus 6 gets that got warm many times. RIP Shamu! So nice to be a pure Android phone. No more ROMS.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] chimmycham:
What can i transform my S8+ into? I upgraded to a new phone.

I'm huge into music...

I was thinking a mini studio for acoustic recording on the road.

(tuner, recording app, editing, loop pedal, tons of other stuff..)

I'm open to any ides.

Not just musical.

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] chimmycham:
What can i transform my S8+ into? I upgraded to a new phone.

I was thinking a mini studio for acoustic recording on the road.

(tuner, recording app, editing, loop pedal, tons of other stuff..)

Non-musical ideas are also welcomed!!
[General Questions and Answers] Judyz:
I just keep getting sign-in failed, even though if I go to the AOL app itself on my phone, it shows my email just fine. I just thought this was kind of weird and hope you may have the same experience or know what to do. Any tips to solve this matter?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] P$udo:
Just got my Pixel 3a XL straight from Google, but out of the box my wifi and signal disconnect every few minutes or so when I'm actually using them. If idle then I have no problems.

I have tried flashing different factory images for the device but the issue persists.

Is anyone else having this issue or similar?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] hamz22:
No problems whatsoever with wifi or 4g on mine. If flashing firmware images does not help then this to me sounds like a hardware problem. Your next step is going to be contacting Google support
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] alphahere:
No problems here at all. I have a good cellular signal better than my old nexus 6 and wifi is great. Better hit google support.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] P$udo:
So I did request for a replacement from google, but I found that the wifi will disconnect a lot if it's on the 5 Ghz band. As for the cellular signal, that still hasn't been fixed.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] alphahere:
Keep us posted on the situation. At least for me the 3aXL has excellent cellular reception. Went to a restaurant where I never had a signal with several phones and I had a signal. The wife was upset because her phone did not have a signal. We both have t-mobile.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] poncespr:
No issues at all so far, but only two days with the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] chimmycham:
What can i transform my S8+ into? I upgraded to a new phone.

I was thinking a mini studio for acoustic recording on the road.

(tuner, recording app, editing, loop pedal, tons of other stuff..)

Non-musical ideas are also welcomed!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] potsykate:
I'll be doing the same in a few weeks. My S8+ will then be a dedicated Sat Nav for my motorbike, I'll be using a Rockform handlebar mount and hardwired in. I'll have a choice of Sygic, Here now, Google maps, Waze or TomTom Go.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] TheMadScientist:
If you got viper on it it makes for a great sounding mini head unit in the car, If you order Bluetooth obd2 adapters They make great real time live gauges and obd codes for automobiles.

Security cameras,Roku remotes,GPS, The possibilities are nearly endless If you got a bunch of old phones you can use them as security cameras and use the S8 as the head unit,

Dash cam Pretty much every thing I do with mine now just drop calls... Even add a google number to it for service on wifi

I even have mine setup with Drive droid for booting linux and windows installations from my s8 So mobile computer repairs.

AS per OP there are several guitar effects pedal apps to hook you guitar up to, I have hooked mine up in the past

There is fruity loops mobile.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
I noticed while setting up an 'alarm' that there is no sound:confused:. Has anyone else notice this? I went into settings and still could not make any sound. Any suggestions would be helpful.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HP_TOUCHPAD:
What ROM version of Pie are you using?

DU v13 Pie, sounds works with no issues at all. For any sound to work the media sounds must be install. Did you try playing a video or using the Web Browser to play sounds?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
I have DU v13 Pie, tried a video and the browser, same results - nothing. Sorry (might be my age) but what is a media sounds and I assume its an app. Any good ones I should try?

Thanks for pointing out that I need to install some type of sound.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
Update:

I Installed a couple of apps (VLC, Musicolot and a couple of others(since all removed)) plus I used to enjoy Crackle (Sony) it won't even start. Even tried to run a video from YouTube-nothing runs and still no sound.

Should I just start over again and re-install DU v13? And does that means all I have to do is just wipe everything and start with the steps on pg 1? Or is there another way?

From what I have seen so far on my tablet is AWESOME, just need to get some minor "bugs" work out.

HP_Touchpad thanks again for all your help.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
quickly, erased everything, re-installed and now have sound. GREAT! Does anyone know of a good sound program for the HPTP? Now to get Sony Crackle to work.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HP_TOUCHPAD:
Sound does work on all video playback, once you install the App, specially youtube, reboot the tablet as it may not work the first time is run.

For the alarm, after installing the Pico open Gapps go to sounds setting:

The default alarm sound is set to sunshower : is almost as there was no sound, not a good choice for alarm.

to change sounds

select it

select media storage ( do not select sounds ) it will not work

select from the list.

Attached are the screenshots.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
Thanks HP_TOUCHPAD, but I cannot get those screenshots to come up??? Where do I select "change sounds" to get to the "media storage". I did install the Pico version, but I do not see "Gapps". So, I am really missing something here (sorry about that). I do have the Sound screen showing in your first screenshot, so hopefully I'm close. Again, I really appreciate your time on this.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HP_TOUCHPAD:
You are very close !
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
When I touch on "Default alarm sound", I get 3 images under Default alarm sound; Currently set -Sun-Shower - Pixel Sounds; next is 'My Sounds' and finally 'Pixel Sounds'. If I touch on Currently set, I get "Sounds keeps stopping" with the following options a.) App info b.) Close app c.)Send feedback and finally d.) Copy crash log URL.

Also when this screen comes up, it sounds like running water.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HP_TOUCHPAD:
To fix it:

Go to settings and on the search bar on top, type Reset app Preferences.

Three results will show, touch Reset app preference ( reset apps )

The sound app will be reset, now go back to sound alarm, this time it will show an option select [ Media Storage ]
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _dave:
HP_TOUCHPAD, once again thank you. So much to learn. Is there a reference book or epub that shows some of these aids?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HP_TOUCHPAD:
You are very welcome, if there is any manuals or reference books I do not know. I learn as I go, just found out how to do it and fix it. Customs ROMs have their Tweaks as not all may work as expected and then you have Android that is very fragmented, is all about feeling lucky and give it your best shot!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Questions & Answers] bunnyblue:
what's difference of 8296 between HongKong and TaiWan？just configure？

firmware of HK outdated 2 months

1314-9934	Customized IN	52.0.A.8.50	28 days	1 hour ago

1313-6119	Customized TW	52.0.A.8.25	44 days	1 week ago

1313-4040	Customized CN	52.0.A.8.14	34 days	1 month ago

1313-2475	Customized HK	52.0.A.3.202	42 days	2 months ago
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Questions & Answers] MartinX3:
I use the German firmware on my honkong phone. :)

Main differences are mobile network optimizations for different regions
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Questions & Answers] bunnyblue:
thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Brian23MAC:
As the title says, I'm in the market for a new phone, and after years of using my HTC 10, it's starting to get old and decrepit. I loved how easy HTC made it easy to unlock the bootloader, and I see some of the newer flagship phones, especially w/my carrier(I'm on Sprint) make it tough to do so. I loved having a rooted phone and I'm seeing that the Note8 (US Version) can be rooted, but I'm assuming there's prerequisites that used phones might/might not have to do so. So I'm just wondering if there's any questions I should ask the sellers of a Note8 on Swappa or eBay to make sure that root is possible when I decide to buy one. I don't wanna wind up w/a LS997 situation, where I got the phone but it was too upgraded that the methods to root were patched up. Thanks for any help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PlutoDelic:
Note 8 US version is pretty much limited to Nougat and early Oreo builds, and i may be wrong about the latter. Only Boot loader v1 an v2 were able to get root, and v3 up to a point. Current bootloader version is v5 with Pie. Chances are you'll get a phone with v3 and up.

If you want a root friendly ecosystem, get the International variant.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Brian23MAC:
Gotcha. So I should ask a seller if the phone has a v1-3 Bootloader? That shouldn't be too hard an ask, so thanks for the assist there. Also, will International variants work w/Sprint, b/c that's the network I'm on? And are they also restricted to same v1-3 Bootloader environment to root?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PlutoDelic:
International variant will have 4G support on Sprint, but 2G/3G wont work due to network differences (Sprint uses CDMA). It'll work with AT&T and TMo however. But somebody from the states should be able to answer this one in detail, i only know that Spint/Verizon phones dont work where i am, which is pretty much the same issue, but reversed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Visera:
Finding a <v3 bootloader will be hard, and asking sellers about it will leave them puzzled. If you're going to root, as everyone says, get the Exynos version. As said by others, you're only limited to early Oreo and Nougat builds. Not worth it for such a good phone, honestly. But hey, don't let me stop you ^^
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Aosep - the extended project

What is this?

Aosep is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 9.0

Whats working?

Wifi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

FMRadio

Fingerprint reader

Lights

Sound / vibration

Facelock

Known issues

You Tell

Note- Gapps included

Download link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HtHXJ5brvjqf2zi_wCVYjyTSMzhx1c0o/view?usp=drivesdk
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] naitik2012:
Pero Anisgvr sir :)

Seems like i found new ROM to install today ;D

Thanks :)
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] bmf31:
Some screenies please, kinda think move to this
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] AKILXDA:
Please provide some screen shots as well. [MENTION=7719271]anisgvr[/MENTION]
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Here it is
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Mister Black:
[MENTION=7719271]anisgvr[/MENTION]

sir, crdroid OR aosep?

which one do you recommend?
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Upto you

One is feature rich

One is minimal
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] AKILXDA:
Which one is feature rich.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Ofcourse it is crdroid
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Mister Black:
[MENTION=7719271]anisgvr[/MENTION]

sir, I'm switching from crdroid to this rom.

In crdroid, i had f2fs mode. will i need to switch back to ext4 for this one?
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
No
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Mister Black:
sir, i clean flashed the rom, but there is no home launcher!!

it just shows "phone is starting...", and when i checked, there was no home launcher..

I'm able to launch settings, and all my apps have been restored via migrate....

but the main screen is just stuck at phone is starting, so i'm unable to do anything...

Edit:- I luckily got some Google play notification, and was able to open playstore from there,and install a launcher:victory:
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Don't flash gapps sir
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Mister Black:
Sorry sir, my mistake then
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Yes as I already mentioned that gapps included in op
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Mister Black:
I'm sorry sir...

BTW...

This is the only rom for me where the google assistant works...

seems like quite a stable and stock like rom

thanks sir
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Thanks
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Siba9658:
Downloading now [emoji3059]
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Radik36:
Does gpay work without root?
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] anisgvr:
Nope this is also f2fs supported
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] MPK99:
[MENTION=7719271]anisgvr[/MENTION] CAST is buggy. While casting it shows in tv, but when screen off SYSTEM UI STOPS...!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] SyeedAhmed:
hello,

after pie update gcam working on front camera also...

but in stock kernel.

so i use mokee os because it use stock code gcam also work on this rom.

is there anyone who knows kernel developer and talk with them about it...i tried but no one noticed...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] onliner:
1- pm developers for random questions like "problems with gcam" is a very bad idea, they will probably block (Ignore if you have luck) you, they don't really care about that, trust me.

2- The camera works because he extracted/reverse-engineered some parts of the stock pie kernel.

Wait for Miui stable Pie and the new kernel sources, the problems will be solved.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] SyeedAhmed:
okay thanks ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] alexmason90:
Is mokeee safe? I see there website is in Chinese..

Do you use it? What's special about it?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] SyeedAhmed:
nothing really special...it just really close to stock and always give update with latest source code...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] alexmason90:
Nice.. i would be curious if anyone can extract the kernel so we can use it on other roms.. currently no kernel works with front gcam hdr ,they just add worthless stuff and placebo effects that no one cares about and somehow performance and battery is still better in stock miui
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] SyeedAhmed:
you can try mokee it's really good rom...i didn't face any issue...

the one thing I want with any custom rom is smooth performance and working gcam...i get both of them in this rom...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] onliner:
The source is public, you can build the kernel from here.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Naman sukhwani:
Someone pls help me with fastboot.

My pc is detecting my phone in adb mode but not detecting it in fastboot mode.

My bootloader is unlocked.

"fastboot devices " is not showing any device.

Pls help!!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] o0osaoxao0o:
Hello to everyone!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bunnyblue:
Hong Kong lost update 2 month
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
Again new thread ><"
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MartinX3:
:silly:
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Matmani:
hello i unlock the bootloader on oreo i use xperifix and i went to the pie. And what the preview of the camera works with another version than A.3.84?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MartinX3:
Please follow the twrp instructions (unlocking in PIE would be better)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] firdyRAY:
May i know where this instruction can be found? I couldn't seem to find guide for rooting XZ2 on PIE here
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MartinX3:
In the twrp thread should all be linked :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] firdyRAY:
Hi Martin,

Found your TWRP thread.

Now how do i backup the DRM keys?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MartinX3:
I would ask [MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION] if we can root hack the locked tama devices now
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] manuelbvb:
Hi all,

When will there be official TWRP Support?

In all tested Versions Backup does not work
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] Deathpox:
What im more concerned with is that installing modifications on the interfaze or similar things will damage the battery life
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] imasandwich:
Most of the time installing magisk shouldn't effect anything like battery life just don't install to many mods and make the system unstable
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] arun ganesh:
I have seen some posts about Android Q GSI installing on max pro m1..

I have searched for the methods to install the rom for max pro m1, and I ended up with nothing.

So please someone give me an idea or method on how to install the Android Q GSI on max pro m2.

I'm eagerly waiting to install the rom on my phone........... Thanks in advance. ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] Ved004:
Not availbale yet

Due to poor vendor from ASUS, all GSI methods are giving bootloop problem when trying to flash Q GSI
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] kayamokid:
we'll have to wait. asus has a good hardware, but it's very poor at giving support on software.
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] arun ganesh:
I have found a method by searching google. In this site they clearly mentioned max pro m2 is working. Anyone pls test this method and give a suggestion.

https://yrltech.com/install-android-q-gsi/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Brian23MAC:
I had an HTC 10 w/Sprint and it's getting old and full, but I liked how easy it was to unlock the bootloader. I enjoy having a rooted phone and I'm seeing that the S8+ (US Version) can be rooted, but I'm assuming there's prerequisites that used phones might/might not have to do so. So I'm just wondering if there's any questions I should ask the sellers of an S8+ on Swappa or eBay to make sure that root is possible when I decide to buy one? I don't wanna wind up w/a LS997 situation, where I got the phone but it was too upgraded that the methods to root were patched up. Thanks for any help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheMadScientist:
No boot loader unlock. There is a method for root. It's system only root and only on nougat.

Coming from LG you've seen anti roll back we have the same. But they're is a method to downgrade the system only even on the latest boot loader to have rooted nougat https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/development/root-t3909782/post79500078#post79500078

Safestrap is like fish on the lg g4. once safe strap is in place you can then flash a older system image from older boot loader revisions.

Even on the latest boot loader we're have Samsung's test firmware called combination files. Which include a nougat bootloader that is a permissive kernel and allows for root.

I ran lg all the way back from g2 to g5. So I've been in your shoes too. that's pretty much how I ended up here. From a sprint g2 g4 and g5
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Brian23MAC:
So even if the phone is upgraded, there's a method to roll back to an environment to root an S8+? So I can basically just cop an S8 w/no worries then and not ask any prerequisite questions?. That's good to see. I appreciate the assist.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheMadScientist:
yea pretty much the bootloader must remain the same increment but the system does not

obviously newer pie and even oreo where all bit 5 BLs but the firmware needed for root is also bit 5 but a nougat bootloader

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-t3904613

is the perquisite to rooting

this allows a type of twrp for locked bl

we can flash pretty much all but boot img and non stock based custom roms

Bl6 hasnt been released yet so as long as you get it soon your good as

since this is edl I doubt it can be patched but always a possibility
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] Altair47:
I really miss the xiaomi dialer that had auto call-recording feature , is there any way to have that again?

Tried the app "Drupe" and the recording sound horrible, my voice is fine but the other end is just terrible. Also the pricing and "offers" look scammy af.

Any alternative?

I currently use PixelExperience(CAF)[Android Pie] which has the stock google dialer and that's the only thing i miss from miui.
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] SametheCoder:
+654987465
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] Altair47:
what?
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] stiw47:
Yeah, +1 it is great feature of MIUI, no matter I don't like MIUI :)

I'm using app below few years, it is totally ok:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appstar.callrecorder
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] gamertwo1:
solved. OP delete thread