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[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] AstroDigital:
I am trying Express VPN, seven day trial.

So far no big deal.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Eric214:
Yep, I use IPVanish. Very fast, hardly notice a speed difference on downloads (but it is slightly slower, to be expected) and web traffic. It does nothing to the speed of my phone.

I use it when I use my banking apps, downloads and location blocking.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] larsdennert:
I have an Asus router with a VPN Server so free for me. I can connect to it when I'm out or even overseas. The IP isn't identified as a VPN service to any streaming service. I can use it along with some other trickery to prevent my cell carrier from throttling certain content including video or tethering. My way of taking back net neutrality.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] AstroDigital:
Testing Express VPN, first day it sucked 10% battery life.

Slightly slower downloads is ok, but the battery life on the One Plus 7 Pro is not great.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] netgar:
Are you connecting using open vpn client?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] larsdennert:
Yes but PPTP with the built in Android VPN also works. I think OpenVPN can use custom ports so someone can't block VPN so easily.

Asus makes amazing Routers! Not quite as customizable as DDWRT but more reliable and they get regular updates.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] netgeek537:
VPN's are great for internet privacy!

I use VPN apps to protect my internet privacy from espionage. And I think you should too.

I've tried several FREE VPNs but to tell you the truth - they suck and they're slow!

Paid VPNs are much faster. It's better that you first go for a trial version and if you are satisfied with their performance then buy their services.

You shouldn't compromise on your internet safety especially if you make purchases.

I understand a lot of people in this forum buy phones online, and you definitely need protection when you are in the transaction process.

I would round off by suggesting that you should learn more about cybersecurity and internet privacy. I personally use PureVPN, they've been pretty good but everything has their downside, but overall they make you safe and that's what matters the most.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] larsdennert:
Today vpns are not as useful for privacy as all communication is generally already encrypted at the app level anyway. They are more useful for being able to route connections that are otherwise blocked.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] turbotorsten:
Still they make it quite a lot harder for your provider to track your usage and for websites and e.g. Facebook trackers to track usage back to you.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] larsdennert:
You are correct. Your browsing history is obscured. You also need to make sure you are not still using your cell carriers DNS server with the VPN or you'll be just calling them back again.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] zniper89:
the vpn provider can see what you are doing so you have to ask yourself if you can trust them, what country are them based in and what are the laws there, and if the risk is acceptable.

if not set up a vpn on you router if it supports it, or on your home pc, i trust my local ISP with local laws more than a random company in another country.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] tperki:
I use and recommend PIA. They have an abundance of servers around the world. I don't notice a big difference in loading speed for average web browsing. One account covers all my computers and devices. They do not log user activity which is the biggest advantage for me. The cost is quite reasonable if you subscribe for 1 or 2 years.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Unknown_Variant:
Have you heard? PIA was bought out recently. Apparently the company that bought them are questionable at best. I still have some time left on my subscription but I am considering changing VPNs. I just love how easy PIA is.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Dan3ll1:
Yes I use a VPN.

I switched from NordVPN to surfshark this black Friday.

Speed is good, u can multihop ur server and the best think is. Right now u can activate unlimited devices with ur account.

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A VPN which is located in the US and A. Howbout no.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] netgar:
How do you compare speed between nordvpn and sharkvpn?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Dan3ll1:
Nordvpn is a bit faster than surfshark.

Surfshark is normally at 23-27 mb/s download.

Nordvpn was most of the time at 30mb/s download. Upload was the max my connection could get on both. But for the price, the unlimited devices and no breaches confirmed till now, I switched to surfshark.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Hybrid Theory:
From my observation Express VPN reduced my battery from 15 hours of screen usage to just 11 hours. I believe this is because everything is encrypted with AES-256 encryption and it puts a lot of strain on the CPU. Split tunneling helped but from what I experienced the VPN still drains more battery when it's on. It's too bad that you can't use AES-128 it should reduce CPU workload and the fastest server on Earth still takes millions of years to decrypt AES-128.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] LanaZel:
They do slow your device, dunno if there maybe exist specific VPN's for gaming. Cuz they do slow things up, while gaming
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] blackknightavalon:
NordVPN has had data breaches a few years back but they've resolved those rather quickly. I may do a trial for ExpressVPN soon
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] tperki:
Thanks for sharing this, I was not aware. They were bought by Kape Technologies. I read about it on their blog just today. But they did post this below. To me, the most important points are "no logging" and "operate independently". As long as that doesn't change, I am good.

"Caleb Chen

Let me offer you some details on the matter.

As you might know, we have been acquired by Kape Technologies; a company quoted on the London Stock Exchange. Given its status, absolute confidentiality was needed, and a lot of NDAs were involved.

This is because it is illegal for publicly traded companies to share any plans before acquisitions.

However, I want to clarify that the change in ownership doesn’t hinder us:

– There will be no changes to our services, principles, or policies.

– We will keep staying true to our strict no-logging policy.

– We will continue to operate independently.

– No customer data will be shared with Kape Technologies.

– Our jurisdiction, team, and dedication stay the same. "
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] r0fless:
Have been using ExpressVPN since a couple years back, works perfectly as a VPN is supposed to do on my OP7Pro. Have not really seen a impact on network speeds or preformance, other than a little battery-drain.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] MosDefNods:
Late af..

Proton VPN is best. Open source, strict no log Policy. Company based in Switzerland where they have strict laws when it comes to data requests from police.
[Samsung Gear S3] dj.shauny.g:
This is an option in the settings menu, it does not work at all. Has anybody else experiences this?
[Samsung Gear S3] dj.shauny.g:
Anyone?
[Samsung Gear S3] mmarquis:
I turned my chime on and it appears to work.
[Samsung Gear S3] Youdoofus:
hourly chime worked just fine for me. It kinda freaked me out as i had my head propped up on that wrist and i had completely forgotten about it. But yeah, it does definitely work
[Samsung Gear S3] bagmanone:
For me also was not work. I use other app BeepBeep.
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] always6s:
I tried going back to stock and now it won't go past fastboot. It won't boot to recovery, it won't start normally. It won't do anything except boot to fastboot.

Update

Got it to start and now I'm trying to remove the verity unlocked text or whatever. When in fastboot every command I give comes back with failed. Remote unknown command.
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] Moto X Pure XT1575:
Did you go into developer settings and tick the "allow oem unlock" ? And allow us debugging option.

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I would suggest restoring with the Motorola Lenovo smart assistant rescue tool , it's able to rescue your broken device!
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] always6s:
I got it working. IDK what I did but it ended up letting me boot twrp then I restored my backup.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shujaaae:
Hi guys i have a SM-G920F the phone crashed out of the blue while i was using the phone

then the phone restarted it self but there is no boot it stuck at black screen and constant white led (not flashing just pure white )

after a few tries i managed to get to recovery mode the factory reset and cache reset ... still not booting

so i tried to flash it with odin i downloaded firmware from sammobile then after 4-7 hours of trying to get to download mode (it just won't get to download mode) i manged to get it there but my computer (odin) didn't recognize after a few tries it detected the phone so i pressed start on odin so when odin started to flash the disconnected it self from my pc and odin gave me fail on system flashing .... now when i try to boot the device it gives me this (an error has occurred while updating the device software use the emergency software recovery function in the smart switch pc software ) and then i installed smart switch on pc but it required a recovery code that i don't have :( .... so i searched the web i see there is a device initialization tab on smart switch (the tab i don't have and after few searches found that Samsung has stopped this tab) ... so now what is i'm going to do what is the solution ???

-can't open recovery nor download mode

- can't boot normally

-only showing (an error has occurred while updating the device software use the emergency software recovery function in the smart switch oc software )

thank you for your time
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
[ONLY TWRP USERS]

Use this kernel for Android Pie (ONEUI):

https://downloads.siddhantnaik.me/Oxygen Kernel/j7velte/ONEUI-PIE/

Use this kernel for Android Pie/Oreo AOSP:

https://downloads.siddhantnaik.me/Oxygen Kernel/j7velte/AOSP/

Flash & Reboot.

[All credits for Dev, sorry for my bad english]
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
Will it work on stock pie ?

On Which ONEUI ROM u tried this ?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
I don't know, but test it. I don't use Stock ROM(My ROM is BlackBirdOS).

I fixed "ONEUI Pie", maybe will it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
Soo in BB it worked ?

Any bugs or errors u faced ?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
Yes, worked. for now I did not find any bugs.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
U found any bug in blackbird ?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
Ok will flash for sure.

Gonna flash TWRP first.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
Try this fix in BBv5 & report.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
There is no error in flashing the file in BlackBirdS, do the process correctly. I am using BlackBirdS with this kernel and I had no problems.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
I will not change the system at the moment, I suggest you test it yourself and report it.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
Update BBv5 once or avengers OS.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Corexd:
Hey men i have the tactil problem, but my phone is bin 7 on rom stock, this metod work for him?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
We have tested it on custom ROMs; Don't know about stock ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Corexd:
My problem is the bin7, if i install a custom rom can work or i need a specific custom rom?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
I don't know; u can try yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
Bro, maybe work. But test it in custom ROM. I suggest : BlackBirdOS V4 or refinedpie A6(my current rom).
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] Kuchayhilal:
Buddy try it in BBv5.1.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
Bro, sorry. I don't can't. Test on your device, i don't use BBv5, and is BBv4.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] djootn:
can you help me j730f binary u6
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] jhevison:
Of course I can. If your device is the J7 Pro(J730F), see it: https://downloads.siddhantnaik.me/Oxygen Kernel/
[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] djootn:
can explain what sall i do exactly

also the file that you send is empty
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] kirschdog1:
Does anyone know how I can get the weather wigit? I seemed to have lost it when flashing oneplus launcher with Google now?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] alienator88:
There's the OnePlus Weather widget or the OnePlus Widget.
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] stevenx16:
hi everyone

i'm looking for a stock rom for my zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) free from all these asus pre-installed app, just Android...but no results..:(

any hint?

thank you
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] rasmusj:
Is there any Telegram groups for us Pixel 3 / 3 XL users?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] FcukBloat:
nearly each rom has a telegram group.. like aquarios for example. see the link in the relevant threads ;)
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] the Doctor:
Per the forum rules, using XDA to promote social media is not allowed:

THREAD CLOSED
[Other SmartWatches] utoplec:
Google Play ban app ismartfit because of virus. What app can I use with Lemfo les3?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kanjut:
Is there a way somehow to accessing a portable hard disk with out connecting to PC, I mean accessing it directly to a portable hard disk from a HTC TyTn II?

thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] PsyOpWarlord:
No there is not.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] arpy:
???

Did you mean to browse a Portable HD?Only if BTooth or Wifi is buildIn.

There are a lot of solutions to acess external resources,but a direct connection per USB-wire...Nono...WinMob got no USB Hostingfunctions..
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] svilendotorg:
Actually, WinMob as you call it HAVE USB host functions, but unfortunately our KAISERS doesn't have the hardware needed, just HTC ExtUSB...

I'm waiting for the DIAMOND, which has USB host
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] pandaboyy:
I used remote desktop mobile to access to my PC. I also set up a DNS so that I can connect it through wifi. With this program, I can have total control of my PC through my At&T tilt.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] assangflexx:
read the quote i posted on other topic
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] Scann69:
Windows Mobile does support this function. I've seen it on the Toshiba Portege G900 (http://www.teledynamics.com.my/products/pc/products_pda.asp) Maybe running a Hdd would kill the battery rather quickly but a 8GB or 16GB memory card should be fun :D
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] davidmech21:
I ordered a P30 Pro from Amazon on July 2nd. While waiting for it to be delivered, I put my (new) AT&T sim card into a Galaxy S10. I used the S10 for about a week. Right away, I noticed an issue with the text messaging. I could send SMS texts to an individual, but when sending bulk SMS texts to a group, only some of the group would receive the texts. I tried troubleshooting the problem with no luck. In the meantime, my P30 Pro was delivered, so I switched the sim card to it. The texting problem persisted, so I called AT&T tech support. The customer support rep decided it was an issue with an IMEI mismatch in their system. Apparently, the system still had me set up using the IMEI of the S10. After updating the IMEI in the system, the text issue seemed to be improved, but I completely lost LTE connectivity. The customer support rep said this happened because my device was registered as a 2G device using the correct IMEI. I explained to her that it was not a 2G device, but she told me as long as I continued using the IMEI from my phone, it would only function as a 2G device. Ultimately, I had her switch the IMEI back to that of the S10. The LTE is definitely more important to me than having the ability to group text.

I have 3 questions:

1. How could the IMEI be the issue when the text issue started with the S10? Unless they were using the IMEI of a device different to the S10 to begin with, this doesn't make sense to me.

2. Has anyone experienced the texting issue, and if so, how did you fix it?

3. Does using the IMEI of the P30 Pro automatically kill LTE on the AT&T network? Seems like if this is true, it is purely an issue with AT&T and how they have the device set up in their system.
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] Goronok:
I have no problems on AT&T and have used many Huawei phones over the years. They definitely have your line/device provisioned incorrectly. Go into a store (or call and request) that a new SIM card is sent to you. Put this new card in an AT&T branded device and then move it over to your P30 Pro. I'm betting all of your issues will go away.
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] davidmech21:
Goronok, thank you for the advice. I have a new SIM card coming. I really hope this will fix the issue! :fingers-crossed:
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] davidmech21:
Well, I put a new SIM card in the phone last night, and the text messaging issues persist. I took out my SIM card and put my daughter's SIM in the device, and everything worked as it was supposed to. I called AT&T tech support, and they insisted it was a device specific issue. They had me turn off and turn back on Advanced Messaging, but nothing changed. I tested my SIM in two phones, my P30 Pro and my daughter's S10, and the text messaging issue followed my SIM. I put my daughter's SIM in both phones, and the text messaging issue went away both times. It must be a provisioning issue of some sort.
[Huawei P30 Pro Questions & Answers] davidmech21:
Quick Update - My text messaging issue has not been resolved. AT&T insists that it is an issue with a mismatched IMEI number. We correctly set the IMEI number and as a result lost LTE connectivity. Since they don't have a P30 Pro profile loaded into their computer system, it has to be registered as a generic 2G device when using the correct IMEI number. I had them escalate the IMEI issue to have it correctly programmed into the system so that it will be recognized as a legitimate 4G device. I am currently using a different IMEI number in the short term that belongs to another 4G device on my account so that I won't be without LTE. Once this is fixed, we will go back to addressing the messaging issue. As a side note, I don't believe the IMEI mismatch is causing the messaging issue. For the one day I had the correct IMEI number listed in their system, the messaging still did not work correctly.
[Android Head-Units] jphilpot7:
Hello,

I am trying to root my unbranded 8227L device.

Model:8227L

build number:alps-mp-o1.mp5

MCU:TS907.181110

1. Disable play protect

su @#zxcvbnmasdfghjklqwertyuiop1234567890,.

mount -o remount,rw /system

cp /sdcard/armv7/su /system/xbin/su

chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su

su --install

su --daemon&

setenforce 0

install supersu from playstore and let it update binary.

This is successful and supersu even pops up to grant the root request.

mount -o remount,ro /system

Once I reboot it stops at the ANDROID screen, where I let it sit for around 20 minutes. Anything I am doing wrong and should I wait longer? I only have root until reboot, any suggestions would be appreciated.

one thing I thought might help was unlocking the bootloader?

thanks
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] S4von:
Just like the title says

I really miss the recent apps list view from Oreo or lollipop. I've installed Lineage 16 on my s7 but I cant find any settings to change its view from horizontal side-by-side to old classic vertical view.

If there is no such an option, then why? It would be a really cool feature.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
LineageOS people usually try to keep the ROM stable by not including features. There are enough ROMs based on lineageOS with features added.

He horizontal regents better fits with scrolling by horizontal drag of software home button.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] JOSHSKORN:
I realize the specs of the phone state that the Galaxy Note 9 "Supports" up to a 512GB MicroSD card, but has anyone ever tried using a 1TB MicoSD card with this phone and been able to read/write to it successfully?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Quiksmage:
fwiw my galaxy tab s2 only supports 256 GB, but accepts and works with a 512 GB. You'll likely be fine, but someone else may have actually tried it before on the note9 :).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] paul_59:
Probably will work.

Most likely Note 9 specification haven't been updated since its introduction 11 months ago.

They claimed 512 GB Micros sd support but if I recall correctly these weren't really available widely.

I bought 256 GB card, would have got 512 GB if had been available at fast enough rating
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] iceepyon:
I remember when the Samsung Galaxy S7 series was released, that it was stated as being able to support microSD Cards up to 1TB. I believe that the Note 9 should support a 1TB card.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Da-BOSS:
1TB should be supported and easily too without any problems... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] tplegg:
1tb micro sd card compatibility note 9

Any update on whether the 1tb micro sd card ACTUALLY worked in the note 9???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] mrdumbdumb23:
Yes, I have just done it and my phone is working great!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] gabrielgaldino:
Hello everyone! I'm facing a problem. I flashed TWRP on my Redmi Note 6 Pro doing everything right. I flashed RR Pie and everything works as it suppose to. The problem is the fact that everything i open TWRP it freezes and some lines starts to show up in the bottom of the screen (showing a shadow of the MIUI nav bar). I already tried to reflash it and tried another versions and others Custom Recovery but the problem is still there. Do you guys know how to solve it or have any ideia about the cause? Thank you.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] Demoxing:
Use any others custom recovery instead of TWRP.

Recommended one: OrangeFox
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] erik.aragorn:
Link please
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] Demoxing:
here is it: https://sourceforge.net/projects/orangefox/files/tulip/
[Realme X Questions & Answers] Sector78:
How to change system launcher?
[Realme X Questions & Answers] ponselimedia:
You must download anouther launcher, likes Nova, Apex, etc
[Realme X Questions & Answers] Sector78:
System launcher is locked, it does not just put another, by default
[Realme X Questions & Answers] webore:
using adb , pm uninstall default launcher and then you can use 3rd party launcher.
[Realme X Questions & Answers] skyland520:
I try but it did not work,please tell me more.

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I found this https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/, you must install a third part launcher before uninstall com.oppo.launcher
[Realme X Questions & Answers] withtu:
Have you tried to remove PhoneManager? I think this app blocked the Google Service Framework and put it to sleep after screen lockup.

Thanks.