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[The Best Apps You've Never Heard of] briankb:
My Pixel 1 running the latest stock ota Pie build (pq3a.190801.002) apparently still has no way to filter unknown callers by default. Seems like this should just be a basic feature built into phones at this point. And I assume newer Pixel models don't have it either, since the software is basically all the same. Since "DND" is just a glorified silent mode, that means every spam call interrupts music (which I normally have going 10-12 hours out of the day). Sheesh. I appreciate my Pixel phone because using it means I don't have to trust yet another phone company with primary communications device. Since I want to maintain a trusted boot environment, my only option seems to be... trusting a third party app to block unknown callers. Now I just have to find one that won't violate my privacy. FML:

I found exactly one app [1] that required purchase, and then found out that it is no longer developed and doesn't work anymore after purchasing it. Cool. I've looked at half a dozen others and they all have invasive "features" such as automatic lookups for everyone that calls me. This guarantees they are sending information about every call I receive back to themselves to process this. Cool.

At this point I'm starting to assume my best option is to give up and buy an old flip phone.

1: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vladlee.easyblacklist
[The Best Apps You've Never Heard of] briankb:
I totally forgot about Tasker. I think I've fixed this with a simple profile:

Inspired by redd.it/65cohh
[The Best Apps You've Never Heard of] GuestX01059:
Ooh, thanks for the solution. I've put it on my wishlist to think about it before pulling the trigger to buy it. I get at least one spam call a day. And spam text like every week. I hate it. How's the app doing for you? Still no more spam calls?
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] aq3e:
To be clear off the bad, its not the router. Every other device in the house that connects to the 5ghz band works flawlessly. This is a brand new international phone being use with AT&T in the US, calls and texts function fine. Phone is fully updated and so is the router.

Wifi however is only picks up 2.4ghz bands. Not 5ghz.

Wifi analyzers pick up 2.4ghz but when switching to 5ghz I get a messages stating my phone does not support 5ghz. Anyone else with this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] physwizz:
[MENTION=1337197]aq3e[/MENTION] No. It doesn't have 5GHz.

2.4GHz has better penetration through walls anyway.

5GHz is really only good if you're in the same room.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] Snekxs:
The phone does 5GHz as mentioned on samsungs website : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] physwizz:
I have dual band and can only see 2.4

Might be different in other countries.

Australia had only 2.4 as shown here.

Connectivity

ANT+

No

USB Interface

USB Type-C

USB Version

USB 2.0

Location Technology

GPS, Glonass, Beidou

Earjack

3.5mm Stereo

MHL

No

Wi-Fi

802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

Wi-Fi Direct

Yes

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps)

NFC

Yes

https://www.samsung.com/au/smartpho...-Q3bFagLE-84I8pWNocaAq5vEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] rophiroth:
I also dont have 5ghz and dont have the advacned wifi option to change bands... Why this model suck this much? Probably a OS stupid limitation...
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] physwizz:
5ghz is only good if you're in the same room
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] TBM 13:
The A20 does support dual band, but it's disabled. I tried to enable it by replacing the mx140_wlan.hcf file located at /vendor/etc/wifi/ with the one from the A30 and it worked, but there's a problem.

For some reason the signal range is terrible, to detect a 5 GHz network the phone needs to be next to the router, if it gets some centimeters away the signal drops at the point where the network is not detected anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] FrankdonkeybrainReynolds:
5ghz wifi is certainly not only good in the same room, check online heatmaps of 2.4 vs 5ghz to compare, it's not a huge difference. Given how much less interference you will get on the 5ghz it often works a lot better than 2.4ghz even at longer ranges. Fix peoples internet for a living and I've seen thousands of peoples speeds double or even triple from changing to 5ghz even when router is on the first floor and they use it on the second.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] physwizz:
Read the article here.

It shows that 5ghz suffers from greater attenuation rates than 2.4

2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz WiFi

Learn about when to use 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz WiFi with CenturyLink. The difference between these frequencies can affect your speed.

www.centurylink.com
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] cmfCyangenModteam:
You have 2 choises use BT modem BT modem Plan A: one Device in 5GHz network one device sharing Internet from BT modem feature. +Advance use Open Garden mesh client for better Internet throught BT modem. Construction of my plan:One or two devices in 5GHz WiFi network and 3 devices creating PAN network trought Bluetooth.if Your Bluetooth version is 5.0 you can use Mesh network profile. than using Mesh network structure. Mesh Bluetooth network structure helping one device to other. but you need to know you will use 2.4GHz trought BT modem and Mesh networks.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] shammoi:
I fixed this issue on crDroidAndroid-13.0-20221126-a20-v9.0 by copying both mx140_wlan.hcf and mx140.bin taken from this a30 git. Works great on my a20.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] TBM 13:
Interesting. What's your A20 model? I believe I also tried to do that, but I'm going to retry it.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] shammoi:
Done it on a SM-A205W.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] TBM 13:
No luck. I still have the signal issue
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] shammoi:
Do it again in the following order maybe ?

1. Download both mx140_wlan.hcf and mx140.bin from the git I gave you above.

2. Turn your wifi off.

3. Reach /vendor/etc/wifi folder using your favorite file browser ( Mine is Mixplorer ).

4. Overwrite both files.

5. Reboot your device.

6. Turn Wifi back on.

7. Do a Wifi speed test ( Wi-Fi Sweetspots app for me ).
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] TBM 13:
I use a Magisk Module instead of directly overwriting the files, but this should make no difference. I believe it may be a hardware difference between our devices. On the schematics the 5GHz antenna seems to be marked as optional, maybe that has something to do.

I tried to put my device next to the router, and when I did it the network got detected (with bad signal tough), I could connect and the download speed oscillated between ~50-200 mbps (my network has 300 mbps). Once I moved further from it, the WiFi disconnected as the signal was lost.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] Steupz:
What's the module you are using? I tried replacing the files on a 205G but it made no difference. I'd be happy to even see the 5Ghz band as you are
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] TBM 13:
Attached on this message. If you tried it and it made no difference then probably your phone also has the same issue than mine (low signal on 5Ghz). You won't even see the networks unless you literally place the phone next to the router.

Give it a try and let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] Steupz:
Thanks. I had it side by side and nothing.

Let me try this module... thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] Steupz:
No luck. Perhaps the US version alone, has 5GHz
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] Steupz:
I notice you're still working on this module. Have you discovered better A30 files or something.

The module didn't work for me (perhaps because mine is a Latin America version) but I'd definitely try a new build
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] TBM 13:
Not really, what you probably saw was me reorganizing my Magisk modules repo on Github.

My A20 was also a Latin America version so yes, it's most likely a hardware limitation of this variant. Anyway, my device was stolen recently so don't expect more updates from my side
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers] Steupz:
Sorry to hear that.

The bastard.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] prince_72:
Does anyone have the latest combination firmware for the canadian model G950W for S6 security level?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950W/RWC/download/G950WVLS6CSH1/285393/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] prince_72:
That it is not the combination firmware. I want the combination firmware to match the security level S6 as we can see from the original firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
original firmware? your original firmware was S6?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] prince_72:
As you pointed out the original firmware (and this is what I have which is the latest) is G950WVLS6CSH1 and CSC G950WOYA6CSH1

The combination firmware is something different. You can flash the phone and gives you abilities like to change the product code.

The combination firmware should much the security level of the original firmware which in this case is the S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hai Karate:
I think it should be the second link under "Downloads V6 Bootloaders" here:

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

It's called COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU6ASG1_CL13344735_QB246445 54_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.rar. I don't think there's a separate G950W combination firmware -- if I remember correctly, G950U, G950U1 and G950W use the same one.
[ZTE Axon 10 Pro Questions & Answers] manea_q1:
Hi every one

I'm thinking to buy axon 10 pro, and Dolby atmos is very important to me, because it is effect and capability to amplify sound and make it more loud and clear

My questions to Axon 10 pro users :

Does the DTS system Do the same as Dolby atmos? .. I mean does it amplify the sound like Dolby atmos ?

and which one is louder and more clear, Dolby atmos or DTS ?

thank you
[ZTE Axon 10 Pro Questions & Answers] obladi64:
It doesn't important for me therefor I turn these bullshits in very rarely. I don't use my phone to watch movies. After I had read your question I checked my phone and I realized that DTS function is disappeared. Actually function is there but I cannot turn it on anymore. I don't know whether it is temporary status or not. I use latest version 1.6 firmware updated OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] kenvp:
I where polarized sunglasses. With all my previous phones, I've never had a problem with polarized sunglasses. With the new Note 10+, the screen is very difficult to read. And as I rotate the screen, I get different shading going from dark to very washed out. Almost impossible to read the screen. Has anyone else had any problems with polarized sunglasses? Any solutions? (besides not wearing polarized glasses)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] billy_boolean:
Hi,

a lot of smartphone use a polarized technology to enhance the display. Including iPhones...

If you do not want to, or cannot, remove your glasses, the only way is changing phone and testing it before.

Sorry
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
I have seen something like you describe, but with those privacy glass protectors, some make the screen look of at certain angles not just at the outmost angles that suposedly the should work, some even make the screen look stripped, in your case, try with some other polarized eyeglasses, in the end, it is somewhat expected, as the polarization alters the light coming into the eye
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] cac9478:
I noticed that with polarized glasses the screen has almost a prism effect where I can see a lot of different colors. Most notably the left and right curved edges of the screen turn solid green. My Note 9 looked dimmer with polarized glasses on but never gave off the colors I see with this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] rlee008:
Yeah I have aura black on the back and aura glow on the front lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] billy_boolean:
Take a look here
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Part of what you are seeing may be the stress pattern in the gorrila glass. Polarized light>glass>polarized glasses.

Solid plastic (and especially tempered glass) exhibit this effect as well however soft plastic protectors will not.
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] alchopop:
Hi guys

before I upgraded my ROM (Artemis Touch 4.02 WM6.1 WWE ROM) on my XDA orbit the WiFi used to switch off automatically when in standby mode. Can I get this ROM to do the same please?

Is there a registry hack or a cab file to install to do this for me.

Also when I check out the memory icon in settings the tab which shows running programs is missing, can I get that back?

Again is the a registry hack or cab file for this?

In all other respects this is a fantastic ROM and thanks to Meschle for his hard work putting this together

Simon
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] alchopop:
ok, I figured this out myself!

basically, if I use the com manager to switch WiFi on/off & put my Orbit into standby it wil switch off the Wifi automatically.

however; if I use a button mapping program like Hbutton or AEbutton to toggle the WiFi it WON'T switch off automatically. weird but true.

So my question is can I get a registry fix to sort this out or am I going to have to use the com manager from now on?

not happy to use button mapping simply because on at least two occasions I have run my battery flat because I forgot to switch oif the WiFi

(Still) not sorted out the running program tab in the memory module though)

thanks

Simon
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] UzE ™:
So i have come across a strange problem.

I was using AEX 6.6 on my z2 for almost 15 days now and wanted to switch to AOSIP , so i boot in twrp try flashing and get ERROR 7 (very strange , because i had flashed that before) , so i try to revert back to AEX and still get ERROR 7 (it says failed to flash system img or something like that), ended up QFILing ZUI 2.5.

After booting that up the IMEI was missing and sim card was not detected (thought maybe that was the reason for ERROR7 , but turns out it wasn't) ,so i look around threads and finally fix it .

Now IMEI is back and sim cards working as expected , so i flash TWRP and still end up with ERROR 7 , so QPST again ,this time ZUI 3.5 , repeatedthe same process again and still ERROR 7.

Tried downloading zui again and trying everything again , still ERROR 7 .

Tried old TWRPs and Nougat and still the same thing .

I am not sure what's causing it because ZUI is working totally fine.

Tried experimenting with several roms , v2f and f2v , still the same .

Tried flashing zui 1.9 , all the way to zui 3.5.

Tried unlocking bootloader on all zui versions and trying flashing Roms.

Still the same Error 7 .

Anyone has any idea what the hell is wrong with my device ?

I don't understand how zui works totally fine ,if it is somehow a hardware problem .

BTW i have taken my device apart several times , but i don't think that's the cause .

All help would be really appreciated
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] n00bie69:
Most probably vender to factory or vice versa error. It happens when you flash different treble/non treble custom roms. I see you tried most of the stuff butt I was stuck having exactly same error for a week and through hit and trial i somehow fixed it, happened a while back almost a year ago.

Use all in one tool on pc, go to edl mode format everything. EVERYTHING! don't relock, instead reflash twrp by Kuber it's hosted on android file host than reboot and set up twrp settings and reboot again format cache and data etc (since there is no os) it should have no problems. If there are no errors. You are good to go.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] coda00:
Hey guys!

Today I have purchased my first Samsung device since Galaxy S2 (I've been using xiaomi since then) and I have met a bit of an issue with my phone. The current version installed is One UI 1.1 (June 1 security patch) and the phone says it's the latest version. I have purchased it from Hungarian Telekom provider. Is it possible, that the provider is handling OTA updates? If so, is it possible to install the generic version instead of the provider firmware via odin? I thought provider OTA is no longer an existing stuff, but It seems that it's not.

Thanks for the answers!

Edit: most importantly: is it possible to relock bootloader if I wanted to sell it sometime?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] StoneyJSG:
Yes, the provider handles the updates unless you are on the unlocked Samsung firmware in which case Samsung itself will provide updates. There are tons of firmware files floating around the forums here, you might be able to flash one if one works with your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] coda00:
Thanks, I'm surely gonna do it if the bootloader can be locked back.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] monkeyDroiid:
Frija App should be able to help you download the correct firmware. Just be sure to install the Visual C++ Runtimes (2008 and 2010) before launching the app.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lior84:
Hi,

Few weeks ago the sound became very low no matter what I did. I thought that the speakers (upper / lower) are faulty and replaced them with new from AliExpress (trusted seller with high rating). After the replacement, the sound is still low on max configuration.

What else can be the problem?

Thanks
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dfernandopm:
Hi.... I have the same problem.. Very low volume in earpiece
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vonera:
Me to.

in my case, the solution was to take the phone apart and after removing the ear speaker I could properly clean the ear speaker grill.

There is a really fine metal mesh net inside with micro holes that is getting completely gunked up (and I keep my phone clean usually but after 4 years of use...)

In the beginning I could not even see trough it when a normal light came from the back.

Initially, placing the display with the grill over another phones flash light I could see it as yellow greenish shining through.

It took me an hour of cleaning. I used a peace of a toothbrush and contact cleaner. I had to brush it from both sides several times.

In between using compressed air and at the and I used alcohol. After the cleaning i could see normal light coming through.

and the result is unbelievable. I thought it must be 100% a hard or software problem. Even after seeing the gunk I could not believe it could have such an influence...

Same goes for the bottom grill. People always complained they could not hear me well during calls.

After cleaning (less extensive) of the bottom grill it got much better.

Check the position of the mic and give it a good clean.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] pictrak:
My Note9 no longer shows the "moisture detected" notification, even if I dip it.

My Note9 is not showing the "moisture detected" notification, even after dipping it in the water. After a factory reset, it showed the notification for the first time I wet the phone, now it's not showing anymore.

I'm afraid of permanently damaging my phone. Anyone else has this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] angvil:
Make sure the charging port / USB port is clean the sensor there prolly has dust or something stuck in it. Try factory resetting it off that doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] gruuvin:
Headphone jacks collect pocket lint, and plugging in headphones compacts it, even to the point where headphones won't plug all the way in. It's necessary to get that stuff out, carefully.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] pictrak:
Not successful, I cleaned the port using a small piece of cotton with isopropanol, then washed my phone. It has detected the moisture for a very short time, then the notification was gone. Washed the phone again and nothing happened, no moisture detected so far.

Also I did a factory reset, no difference.

This is probably a hardware issue. My phone is still under warranty, but I don't know if this sort of problem is covered.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Munawar Mehmood:
cotton will not clean the port completely. use tooth brush and gently rub it in the port. then try.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] isik_h:
Hello guys,

I currently own a HTC 10, and i have it since 3 years. I plan to get a new phone, and i can't decide which one. I was thinking of U12+, but i read online that there are many issues with it.

Do you recommend HTC U11 on 2019? What are your experiences? Is it still fast after new updates? Does it sound as good as they claim?

Any answer is appreciated!!
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] aristidis_halk:
U11 is still a great drvice. Oreo on it is very Fast and smooth, the battery is good for an average user(1,5 half day). Camera is good and with the gcam even better(night sight is awesome).

You cant go wrong with this device even now but as it seems you keep your device long enough I would suggest to wait a little bit and see if htc releases another flagship sometime. I dont know how much of a difference you will see from the 10 to 11 cause I never had the 10.

If you dont want to spend lots of money the u11 can be had cheap from ebay brand New. If you can spend a little more just go for the u12+ or wait. You can go over to the u12+ thread and ask opinions.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] isik_h:
Thabnks for your reply mate.

It is time that HTC has a new flagship.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] isik_h:
I have ordered a new HTC U12+ for 380 euros.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] duck95:
I'm still driving a U11, it is a fantastic phone. Its beautiful, my blue glass back dazzles people. The unlocked version was just updated to Pie.

I'd say go for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Anyone notice this feature missing? I always encrypt the phone to require a pin on startup and I'm pissed off that they removed this feature. This might be a deal breaker for me. It's definitely not in settings but it is on my Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] craigels:
I use this feature in my note 9 too. Its not a deal breaker for me to strange that it would no longer be there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Being a cop, I have way too many numbers/addresses in my phone that I would never want out there. It's a big deal to me, unfortunately.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] kbboykin:
Are you referring to the lock screen Screen Lock Type. On my note 9, every time I start up, screen times out, I use a pin to sign back on. I see that on my Note 10. If this is not what you mean direct me to what you are talking about on the Note 9, I still have my Note 9. Used the Note 8 to trade-in for the Note 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] craigels:
It's called secure start up under biometrics and security
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] jemfalor:
i only see it as strong protection in s10+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] oriondream:
I know exactly what you are talking about: that option is still there on Note10
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] kbboykin:
Yes, it's still there on my Note 10, just not activated yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] rsacipher:
I think that's different than what you could do with the Note 9.

Android has requires you to enter your pin when you restart instead of biometrics.

What seems to be missing is the pin at restart before the file system loads.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] worldsoutro:
Isn't Android using file based encryption now and not full disk?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] rsacipher:
I think they are using file based in Android Q but not in 9. I'm not 100% sure though.