yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bronx:
cheers. That's the info I was looking for. Latest non branded 6.0 build.

Thanks and away flashing

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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] simplesimson:
Hi,

i wanted to install pixel. But i got bootlooped, so i went back to the Stock Firmware and Stock rom "miui_HMNote6ProGlobal_V10.3.3.0.PEKMIXM_2f80798173_9.0" when i dont recover my apps from google the camera is working, when i do recover my apps the cam is not working anymore.

So i wanted to install the google camera

But 2 problems occur: 1st i have to reflash the recovery to get into twrp each time i want to go into recovery

2nd When i m in recovery i have to "decrypt" the phone by wiping the data partion, which i dont want to, i just want to install the lets call it "googlecamera".zip

So is there a way to a) get twrp as standard recovery for volume up and powerbutton? mine is always the useless Xiaomi 3.0 recovery

b) have the data always encrypted

c) get the bloody camera working again :D

EDIT: Camera is working again, its been the launcher, deinstalled evie, reinstalled it all fine. But still got question 1 and 2 :)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] -Luigi.:
So, I noticed the screen changes its colors and text sharpness based on the environment clarity. Altough this seems a nice feature for using the phone on sunny days, the effect brings a strange oversharpened effect on the screen text. Not really a big deal, but I don't like it much.

Is there a way we can disable this feature? I've already tried going into "Settings > Display > Contrast & colors" and changing to "Standard", which should keep the contrast constant, but it seems the option isn't really working. I've restarted the phone and it keeps changing the colors and sharpness.

I made a video for you to understand what I'm talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jXgLy7Bn5k
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] reza6d:
Thats samsung super amoled boosting brightness nits to increase readability,and its normal, it does happen in all super amoled screens including samsung note 8 and etc.

So it cannot be disabled as far as i know its in firmware of display.

But when you are in direct sunlight i think sharpness or color dissortion is not much of a sacrifice to increase readability.

Would it be better if you wouldnt be able to read whats on display ? dont think so.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] bilal.fanatic:
For a second i thought my display was faulty but then realized its only for better readability. Not that I particularly like this but the sacrifice is worth it. For now haven't seen a toggle for it yet, but I hope xiaomi gives it in the next update.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] -Luigi.:
Are you sure it is a feature of the display itself? Cause the brightness remain constant, what changes are the colors (contrast actually) and the sharpness...

And yea, like I said, it isn't a big of an issue, I just wanted to have control over it, but I can live with it haha.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Jairus24:
I had this on my Galaxy S9+ and somewhat annoying under sunlight, though not as noticeable as on Mi 9 SE because of higher resolution and DPI. The only way to deal with it on my S9+ is turn off auto brightness and slide the brightness down to a manageable/readeable level.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] -Luigi.:
Well my auto brightness on the mi 9 se is already turned off, and this keeps happening, so its actually unrelated to the brightness, more like a separate feature.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] alex4alex:
Have you tried disabling auto-contrast feature? It helped me.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] -Luigi.:
Yea I did, it didn't seem to have any effect at all... it continues happening.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Guero.:
I'm on a T-Mobile GM1915 with a rooted 9.5.8 international rom with the EXKM kernel, I think I'd prefer to be on 9.5.8 T-Mobile rom for the best possible signal coverage. I don't really need the second sim currently but I need to have root and the 675mhz gpu kernel. Is that possible? What's my best course of action to get rooted 9.5.8 T-Mobile rom?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] suzook:
Unlock BL, Flash TWRP, Then Magisk. Done, rooted TMO stock.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Guero.:
Great! Thank you for clarifying that. I was hoping it would be that easy. Now to wait for the unlock.bin... RIP Warranty.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] The_Keeper86:
There's a thread here of someone doing unlocks. If they're still doing it. That's how I got mine unlocked. Good luck! :)
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] slayer21011:
They are still unlocking I believe. Here is the Original Thread for the unlock!
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
Can someone check your 3a box? I haven't opened mine but I noticed on my box there are two IMEIs. IMEI1 and IMEI2 along with an esim ID. Does that mean it's dual-sim? I tried looking up the IMEIs on swappa and they come back with nothing found.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Rudi154:
The 3a has one esim and one regular slot.

For me (Android Pie) a simultaneous operation is not possible.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Axe_L_Thief:
On Android P, the Pixel 3a is Dual Sim, Single Standby. This will move to Dual Sim, Dual Standby in Android Q. If you need the feature now, it's available in Beta.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] PGHammer:
A Trick about the Dual-SIM feature

Only one SIM need be physical; the Pixel 3a and 3a XL support e-SIMs. (A surprise for me is that - for a rather odd reason - my own 3a was able to swallow a micro-SIM - specifically the one from my S7 Snapdragon - which it replaced. No - I did NOT modify or otherwise fiddle with the SIM - it was a straight swap.)
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] milkerfish:
The box has 2 IMEIs but *#06# and the bootloader only shows one.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] oxfordmark:
Do any UK operators offer eSIM?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] mike.s:
The Verizon model does not support the eSIM.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] PGHammer:
Still, unless Verizon is your only shopping option (highly unlikely) why do that?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] mike.s:
If you don't know about it, how would you know to avoid it? Mine was the first post in this thread to point out that the VZW model doesn't support an eSIM, prior posts simply made blanket claims like your's, that "the Pixel 3a and 3a XL support e-SIMs."
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Between XDA and Reddit there are hundreds of posts and threads regarding this on the Verizon Pixel 3 and the 3XL. With the 3a being very similar to the 3 it would have been prudent to wait a day after release or asked about it prior to purchase. (or even assumed that the eSim was disabled) When it comes to VZW you need to look before you leap to see what they have crippled on each device. In this case it's locked bootloader and disabled eSim. If you really need the eSim then you might want to try and get your money back being they sold you a phone that was crippled for your purposes.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] milkerfish:
Dual SIM/Dual standby is working for me on the latest beta.

eSIM is from Freedom mobile in Canada and I tested a physical SIM by borrowing a Koodo SIM from someone.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Are there any particular steps you need to take to get it to work? Where is the menu for it? Does it specify which sim you use for data? If you can post a few screenshots that would be great.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] PGHammer:
Avoiding a specialty model - such as the Verizon version - is usually quite easy; don't buy from Verizon or the carrier thus favored. The Pixel 3a (as a series) is the most widely available in Pixel history - even TracFone is selling them. (And TracFone is not exactly known for selling many mid-range phones.) Besides, who sells the Verizon model other than Verizon?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] sic0048:
If you can't find them already on Amazon and EBay (new stock, not used), they certainly will be showing up there soon. Even worse is when sellers are purposefully vague on the exact model (ie is it a Verizon model or not). Verizon is a plague on the entire Android environment IMHO!

I for one am thankful when users point out the limitations of different models in threads where appropriate. It doesn't matter that the information might be available in other forums or other threads as well. For example, I did not realize the Verizon model had the esim disabled until I read this thread. I don't own a Verizon model so I haven't paid as much attention to it as other models, but I am still better off for having read that information in this thread.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] broodzio:
On Andorid Q beta 5 you should choose Settings - Network & Internet. On the right side of your operator name you will see a plus icon to add eSIM.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] milkerfish:
Just go into network settings and enable the 2nd SIM
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I get that part but on the iPhone there is a way to enable data on one sim and voice and text on the other all the while having dual active ability for incoming calls. I can't do the beta but as soon as it's released in September I'm all in. There was a menu where you can select those options. Any such thing on this?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] PGHammer:
If running Q, there is another option...

Optionally you can use the Fi app, as Google Fi supports e-SIMs as well; that is what I did (running beta 5/RC1 of Q). In my case, I'll be using Fi as a backup (keeping Tracfone as my primary).

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There is - however, the catch is that you must be running Q (which supports simultaneous dual-SIM operation). I have no reason to do so (as I use wi-fi primarily for data - and will only use Fi itself in areas where standard Tracfone service is not available, but wi-fi is; hence dual-SIM operation has no point).
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I know you need Q to enable the feature, I just wanted to know if you can chose which sim would be used for data when not on wifi. DSDS is useful for me because I have two phone numbers I'd like to have active on incoming calls. As of now I can't do that. I have to activate one and the other then goes to voice mail. On the iPhone there is a way to chose which line is primary, secondary and which will use data. I was looking for those menu options on Q if they are there.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Axe_L_Thief:
Yes, you choose which sim (or esim) you prefer for data. For outgoing calls and text you can either select a default, or have it ask everytime (it's easy to change even when you pick a default).

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It's also worth noting that data limits and roaming options apply on a per Sim basis
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Axe_L_Thief:
See screenshots
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks. I'm going to sell my P3 (or perhaps keep it as a backup device) and use the 3a exclusively after Q comes out of beta. I have a locked bootloaders and I cannot afford to have an issue on a beta that has no support from either my carrier or Google. Right now I'm using the P3 with a physical sim from Verizon and the 3a with eSim on Fi. I need both lines active and available. This is certainly good news, however.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] chromedome00:
I am looking at picking up a Pixel with the prime day deals. Is it true then that the Pixel 3 will not do DSDS in Q, but the 3A wil do this?

Or at least it appears that DSDS was removed from the 3 in beta 5, but the 3A still has it?

Thanks for the clarification - would like to run DSDS with one Tmo sim and one verizon esim. Even if that means beta.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Only deal is 100 gift card from Amazon I think. Google had some deals too. But the Pixel 3 will not do dsds unless you root, at least for now. The 3a will do it but Verizon does not have esim availability. Physical sim only and not even esim if it's their phone. So sim for Verizon and esim for your other carrier if they support it. Only on the 3a series.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] chromedome00:
Thanks, that is what i thought. I have iphone friends with eSim on verizon. I see now that android is treated differently. OK, i can do tmo eSim and Verizon physical sim then.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I wrote that while on mobile and was just about to edit the post when I saw your reply. I was going to say that the iPhone on VZW has eSim enabled but it's Android that is left in the lurch for some unknown reason. Well I guess when Apple speaks everyone listens. They've had it since January and nothing is forthcoming for us. Perhaps when the P4 comes out but I doubt it. Tmo on eSim will work with VZW physical as long as you didn't buy the device from Verizon.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] JULIUS_PONOZKA:
Can someone confirm that dual-sim support stayed functional going from Beta 4 to Beta 5?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] milkerfish:
Yes, you can set one sim for Voice/SMS and one for data.

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Currently on beta 5 with DSDS
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] Axe_L_Thief:
Yes, those screenshots were taken on Beta 5/RC1. I note I had to enable DSDS using the *#*#4636#*#* menu.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] duh1:
Some confusion in this thread, the 3a specs include one nano SIM slot plus one internal eSIM. Some here are saying their box has two IMEIs, mine only one plus eSIM EID. Is there a second IMEI on some models have dual physical SIMs?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
If your device is bought through carriers, usually there will be only one IMEI printed on the box even though it actually has two IMEIs. If you update to Android Q, you will be able to use DSDS and see the second IMEI on the phone.

All US models with e-sim support have only one single physical sim slot.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] duh1:
So what does the second IMEI access, since there's only one physical SIM and the eSIM is accessed by the EID...
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
You are confused about IMEI and ICCID/EID. They are totally different.

IMEI represents the identity of a phone and ICCID/EID represents the identity of physical/e-sim card.

Each IMEI pairs with one sim card for the phone to work.

Two IMEIs in a dual-sim card phone mean that the phone has two identities to behave like two phones to accept two sim cards, physical or e-sim.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] sd_N:
You must have a carrier model then. As far as I've seen, the carrier models dont show the esim imei because it isn't usable. I have two Verizon models and neither one shows the esim imei on the box or the phone. Just another way to keep us locked in. Lmao.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Q

Except if you bought a Verizon branded phone. The eSim has been deactivated on all of them. I think this will all shake out once Q is released and DSDS becomes a reality. BTW, iPhones have two IMEIs on the box itself.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
We are talking about pixel 3a here and models with e-sim card here. The person I was replying to [MENTION=6433025]duh1[/MENTION] clearly stated that his phone has e-sim ID on the box.

All the staff (Verizon or iphone) you mentioned is not related to this discussion.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Well it is related.

Here is your quote: "If your device is bought through carriers, usually there will be only one IMEI printed on the box even though it actually has two IMEIs. If you update to Android Q, you will be able to use DSDS and see the second IMEI on the phone."

That is incorrect when it comes to a Verizon "carrier" bought model. They don't have two IMEIs and when you update to Q the second IMEI you state it has is non existent. I was merely correcting your post.

As for the iPhone that too relates since there is some confusion regarding "only one printed IMEI on the box". The iPhone has two on the box and this whole DSDS discussion started with the iPhone being true DSDS way back when. (probably about 4 months ago) But being this is an open forum if you don't like where a discussion is headed just ignore it. I wasn't attacking your post but merely clarifying it.

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What do you mean by carrier model? Verizon, Sprint, etc? I'm just curious because on a Google 3a which I have, has two IMEIs on the box itself and an eSim ID. On my Google Pixel 3 I have only one IMEI plus an eSim ID, which is why, I assume, that I can use dual sim single active but not DSDS. On a Verizon branded Pixel 3, which I also have, there is only one IMEI and a sim ID. There is no eSim ID which once again I believe is the reason I can't use it even as DSSA.

Now that being said there is a root hack that can enable DSDS on Q a Google Pixel 3 even those it only has one IMEI. But that's not good for the rest of us with locked bootloaders. At least not yet. I don't think Google will enable DSDS on a Pixel 3 stock but I could be wrong.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
Look at the post I was replying to and also read my post. Again and again and again.

I hope you're not that blind.

I can't help you if you can't read.

Below is the post I was replying to:

Originally Posted by duh1

Some confusion in this thread, the 3a specs include one nano SIM slot plus one internal eSIM. Some here are saying their box has two IMEIs, mine only one plus eSIM EID. Is there a second IMEI on some models have dual physical SIMs?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I don't care enough. You add nothing to the conversation at this point.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
You added nothing to the discussion.

Maybe you should talk about how to calculate 1 + 1 = 2 here because you think it is related to this thread in your world.

BTW: why not quote my full post, instead of a single sentence and delete the rest of my post? What are you afraid of?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] duh1:
Let's not stifle discussion -- everyone can have their say and users will take away what they find useful...

When adding a eSIM carrier, Google makes an online search for those that can be added manually. Previously, I had seen Fi as the only one listed here in the US. Currently, no carriers are listed after the search. Perhaps other carriers didn't appreciate Google promoting their own service. Now the only way to add a carrier is by scanning a QR code, and all the manual carrier settings are gone. Has anyone else noticed that as well?

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Yeah, you're right -- I knew this, serves me right reading threads late at night...

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As has been mentioned, only Verizon disables the eSIM. I have been trying to add a carrier using the eSIM and that second IMEI would be useful to know. Strange that in Pie is isn't listed along side the first one in About phone...
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
In Pie, the phone supports only one sim to be active. So you can use e-sim or physical sim to pair with the first available IMEI, and that is the reason the second IMEI is not needed yet and not shown in the system. E-sim doesn't have to pair with the second IMEI. You can activate the e-sim with the current available IMEI for your current carrier just like activating a physical sim card with a carrier. Just call your carrier and ask for sim card activation and then give them the EID of the e-sim when the carrier asks for the sim card number/ICCID. You don't need to tell them that your are using e-sim or physical sim.

The built-in e-sim activation process only works with google Fi currently.

So for other carriers like t-mobile, you need to call carrier.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
On my P3a box there are two IMEIs listed. Not on yours?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bioly87:
I have two IMEI on box and ESIM ID
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
We're well positioned for DSDS once Q goes live. Most carriers will support eSim and all we need to do is scan a code that should be on their support page. I don't think we'll need to call. I'll even go out on a limb and say that Verizon will support eSim after Q release. They have supported it on the iPhone since January, iPhones have had 2 IMEIs since then, and they should roll it out for us. With the P4 and more than likely all major carrier phones having an eSim I don't think they have much of a choice. But I've been wrong before although not often. ;)
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] 0wangj4:
I updated my pixel 3a to beta 5 (QPP5.190530.014) and when I tried *#*#4636#*#* menu I don't see enable DSDS :(

does the phone need to be carrier unlocked?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Is it a Verizon model?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] 0wangj4:
t-mobile
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I'm sorry, I don't know about whether or not it needs to be carrier unlocked. I would call them but it seems that people are getting mixed messages from T-Mobile support. Do you have 2 IMEIs on the box? If so it should support it but getting them to allow it is another story. First thing I would do is get the darn thing unlocked.

This is from their support page although I'm not sure it's current or written in stone:

eSIM settings

This device has a built-in eSIM that is not supported by T-Mobile. If you set up your device with a T-Mobile SIM card, you won't even see any eSIM settings. If you set up your device with an eSIM and need to start using their physical T-Mobile SIM, follow these steps. These won't appear unless you've activated the eSIM with another carrier prior to inserting the T-Mobile SIM card.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] 0wangj4:
Model pixel 3a is G020G

Been doing some research myself and almost everyone has 2 IMEI numbers on the box except for mine. I have read that someone had their 2nd IMEI white taped and I didn't look too closely to see if that happened to mine.

When I switch between sim and esim (each has their own line), they both showed using the same IMEI, which is weird to me. So I'm thinking that there's also a T-Mobile variant that only has 1 IMEI? But that seems unlikely.

I had my EID activated over online messaging that is tied to one of my line. I haven't done anything to active the esim, but it just worked after the online message told me the EID has been activated. I will be calling rep to active the "sim" which is the last step listed that I haven't done yet (since it's working).

Will update. Thanks for all the help.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] haiz:
I just got mine couple days ago (Mode is G020F) , the box said only one IMEI but i discovered it is covered by white label tape, when i peel off the tape i saw second IMEI and ESIM ID, don't know if it work or not.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] 0wangj4:
On the box it only shows one IMEI and SIM ID only. This is strange...

Dialing *#06# showing IMEI, the numbers at the end has a " / 07"

does that indicate the 2nd IMEI since I have read that the difference between the two is difference in the last 2 numbers? or is that the version number?
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
No. "/07" is the IMEI SV for the same IMEI.
[Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers] alphahere:
I have two sims rocking with q beta 6. I have two IMEI's active using DSDS.