yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] brainysmurf:
I understand the basic architecture of standard Android and how Google adds Google Play Services and Google apps to make it their own. Even as a privacy fan, I like the architecture of implementing APIs in this add-on to remove dependency from the OEMs, and allow updating Android apart from the OEM participation. I am a bit disturbed by the amount of data that can go through these API's, which would be transmitted to Google.

My question is, is Google Play services simply providing privacy intrusive APIs? If I owned an Android device with no Google Play Services, and absolutely no Google apps (other than AOSP), would adding Google Play Services itself (removing all permissions from it) reduce privacy in any way? I guess what I'm asking is, does Google Play Services perform any privacy intrusive functions in and of itself without other Google apps? If it simply provides an API for apps to use (mainly Google apps) to access functions that are privacy violators, but no app was on your device that utilized these functions, do you sacrifice anything?

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] fishnetfancy:
I have been wondering about the same thing and am surprised that your post has received zero replies so far. Since posting the question did you find out anything more about this that you think is worth sharing?

From my understanding Google Play services are like a black box that you have no control over so I am not sure that removing permissions would work or be feasible. My understanding* is that Play Services can be upgraded/changed by Google without requiring your permission and are effectively working like a backdoor - so from that point of view it may be best to avoid them completely.

*I am no Android expert and if anyone with more knowledge cares to chime to correct me please do!
[General Questions and Answers] brainysmurf:
I haven't since discovered much on the matter. The details behind GPS are still obscured. Sometimes I hear that it is another android app, constrained by the standard permissions model. Other times, I hear that it is a special systems application that can "do things"... Nevertheless, I have heard from many that using android devices without GPS is easier these days. You can try that out... I too was surprised that I didn't get much response, though there are other discussions which can help inform you on how to deal with the privacy concerns over GPS.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] Hujair:
For some reason the app scanner app has Samsung health app icon as its own icon.
[General Topics] naruto uzumaki:
"The boards of directors of both companies have approved the acquisition offer E-Ten received from Acer. The estimated value of the deal between the computer giant and the WM based smartphone manufacturer is approximately $290 million. Acer will share its marketing strategies with E-Ten, which in return will contribute to the mutual prosperity, by revealing the secrets of being a successful smartphone maker. Joining efforts, the companies will be able to get a larger share of the global smartphone market, which is estimated to grow by more than %30 by 2011.

We hope Eten will keep improving its products and deliver more interesting products on the market of Windows Mobile smartphones.

source: E-TEN"

What do you think?

I hope that the products eten improve, although say it should be already well!

BYE

sorry for my English!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hamza417:
This is the first Android app I have made and sorry for keeping it paid.

Screenshots

Features :-

- Shows true north

- Shows the device heading in degrees

- Shows latitude

- Shows longitude

- Shows the Address of current location

- Use flashlight as Torch

- And, a map to easily spot the things around you

<Moderator Edit>

Paid application link removed

Test and tell me how is it :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Thanos:
I'm afraid you do not meet the criteria required to be eligible to post paid applications.

Please read this:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=931872

Link removed, thread closed.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] wd789:
nice bro downloading after Flashing
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] Sophia.xda:
for a5 2016 ?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] wd789:
only A7 (6)
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] wd789:
link Bro,

Dowmloading new build

Thanks!!!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] wd789:
bro,

there are problems in synchronizing the gallery with the samsung account
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Jeebüüs:
During a flash, the connection to my V30 was interrupted for some reason, probably a worn out USB cable getting knocked into and shifting around in the USB C port. Ever since then, the phone refuses to get past the bootloader or recovery if I hold down the proper keys.

I have used a modded version of LGUP that I originally downloaded to help frankenstein this phone to refurbish, upgrade, even chip erase (this does get rid of the IMEI and other important numbers but since this phone is no longer my daily it's fine if it has no IMEI to me, I'll be honest I'm not sure if chip erase gets rid of any other stuff that should absolutely never be touched). The phone still boots straight to the bootloader. I have also tried flashing custom recoveries (such as TWRP, this has been successful) and installing .zip format roms to the device through the recovery (not successful, still boots straight to bootloader without fail).

So uh... did I manage to brick my V30? Or does it sound like there's at least a bit of hope? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I really wanted to use this thing as a sort of glorified iPod because of that magical dac.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
You've tried going into download mode manually, use Dev Patched LGUP in Refurbish mode to reinstall US998 20h KDZ?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Jeebüüs:
I've entered DL mode manually and I'm using the dev patched version of LGUP. I haven't tried that particular KDZ though, I could give it a shot for the hell of it. Anyways thanks.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Jeebüüs:
Also, would using Qualcomm download mode work? I'm fine with opening up the phone to trigger the contacts, I just don't know if I'll be able to do any good once in that mode.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Jeebüüs:
Just tried that KDZ, didn't help.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Sorry.

What happens when you use ADB/fastboot commands to get to bootloader? It never finishes booting?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] runningnak3d:
First, you don't need to open the phone to enter QDLoader / EDL / 9008 mode:

With the phone connected to a PC (you don't need any special software loaded, just the USB connection), and with the phone powered on and unlocked, hold vol +, vol -, and power to shutdown the phone. Keep holding them till you get a countdown on the screen. The second the countdown completes, and the screen shuts off, let go of power, keep holding vol -, and start tapping the crap out of vol +.

If you have problems getting into recovery using the key combo, this is at least 5x as hard to get it right. When you do, the screen will be blank and the phone will show up in your OS as 9008. Example in Linux:

Bus 001 Device 015: ID 05c6:[B]9008[/B] Qualcomm, Inc. Gobi Wireless Modem ([B]QDL mode[/B])

To exit 9008 if you decide not to flash anything, just press and hold vol - and power until the phone reboots.

Now, with that said, you still need the firehose. I haven't looked for it yet because I haven't needed it, but there is a V30 (all models except the H932) firehose out there somewhere. Also, of course, you need QFIL.

Now will this help -- as long as there isn't a hardware problem with your phone, you can do anything you want in QDL mode with the understanding that signatures are still checked, so you can only flash V30 (non-H932) firmware. If flashing a KDZ doesn't fix your problem, you must have a problem with a partition that doesn't get flashed from a KDZ. Unfortunately, if you don't know which one, it will be trial and error and you will need a complete dump of a V30 minus EFS.

-- Brian
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Jeebüüs:
Pretty much. Fastboot behaves normally and it does reboot with the fastboot reboot command but it just ends up right back at the bootloader unless I use the key combos required to get into LGUP DL mode/recovery.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] HueyT:
That's great info Brian. Always thought opening phone, disconnecting battery ribbon, and shorting test points are only way to force qdl 9008 mode. Thanks for this info :good:
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] DinosaurEgg:
How to find this version changelog

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/yRNdZV5g.jpg"]https://i.imgur.com/yRNdZV5g.jpg[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] snake218:
We will have to wait for users to report, since Sony don't release changelog. Just got the update too
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] swooc:
still have troubles registering my fingerprint. dunno what happened. it was pretty good until that previous update that was suppose to improve the fingerprint reader *shrugs.

gotta see if they have fixed this other bug that i've had since i got the phone. sometimes the auto rotate will lock onto landscape.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] xzpremium1976:
you can see if it already has dualshock support and Xperia 5 enhancements
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] DinosaurEgg:
Didn't find it about as same sa Xperia 5 new features
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hildr:
I had to remove all the stored fingerprints, do a restart, and with clean hands register the fingerprints. It's working now, one time he just wouldn't recognize anything, I had to restart the phone and worked after. But I have been thinking for a week now that it does pretty well (or I'm just used with the way to unlock, with a slight slide of the finger). But yeah, like you it was really a mess after the update! Registering without rebooting got the things even worse.

I think what they did with the previous update is lowering the sensitivity of the sensor, because before I always had "too many attempts done, please try again later" because it tried to detect fingerprint each time a part of skin touched it.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mackay53:
Are we going to get a new thread every month for an update? Wouldn't it be better to post in the other update thread....
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] oomwaa12038:
i know change for this update

this update change No. firmware only but some feture not change.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mackay53:
Few features have been added with tweaks
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] numero13:
Improved Stability of connecting Bluetooth headset signal (especially in AAC connection mode)

Improve background control capability, optimize power saving of native system

Improve preview speed of camera interface and camera stability

Improve zoom framing and image quality

Those are the highlights according to the update page.

Some users are reporting back that fingerprint recognition is faster, and more reliable, noise reduction is better, Album is quicker, preview and processing speed increased, and 2x zoom is faster too.

309mb update.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] swooc:
thanks! that seems to have done the trick. can't tell if it's as good as when i first opened it, but it's back to usable now.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] xzpremium1976:
where can you see that
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] numero13:
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-1/55-0-A-6-56-update/m-p/1388568/highlight/true#M3366
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] romeokk:
I would agree with you if this forum were for Galaxy S or Note but we need more topics here.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mackay53:
Why would that make a difference. There's already an update thread so why spam the thread with more

When new topics do show up you'll have to keep scrolling through all the spam update threads to find it
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] cynk42:
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperi..._camera_stability_improvements-news-39153.php

"improve picture quality and zoom framing for the camera, as well as deliver a more optimized camera interface and a more stable shooting experience overall."

Is this true?
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] drakegao:
I still didn't receive this 55.0A.6.56 firmware. I am using TMobile in Maryland. Anyone knows when this is available? Thanks.
[Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion] iArvee:
It'll release once the J8170 variant gets it. No definite time.

Check xpericheck.com from time to time for the update.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] smbhayi:
Can I root MiA1 without PC? (android version 9)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Dead-neM:
Yes with an other phone. You'll need the needed cable and magisk + adb module in the other phone.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] KaaMyA:
Wrong place.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ChewVodka:
I’m going to wait a little bit before doing my root. I had a Galaxy Tab S 10.5 recently die on me. I tried replacing the charging port and the battery but the thing was still dead. So I ordered an S5e. It should be arriving tomorrow. I’m just curious what everyone is doing with it now. I did a quick search and it looks like root is available now. But the instructions I found are outdated saying a recovery method (TWRP) wasn’t available but there was a news announcement saying it now was. So I’m kind of lost.

Like I said, I want to play around with it unmodded for a while before I root it. Just looking for a clear cut “best” way to go about doing it and seeing what the most recommended options are.

On my s10 I remember having TWRP as the recovery and Cyanogen was the OS.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] TayzGpa:
+1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Knob Twiddler:
+1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] thedarkeen:
I spent the whole weekend in my new s5e wifi edition, the truth as follows:

There are 4 ROMs for this tablet:

Original (shipped with Samsung ROM, Android 9) - Everything works fine, antutu v8 183k, but full of crapware from Samsung, suspicious apps and services, don't waste your time doing root on this ROM

LineageOS 16 (Android 9) - So far the best ROM at this moment, antutu v8 183k too, stable and HDMI issues too, but there is a workaround, (look my other HDMI problem thread)

LineageOS 17 (Android 10) - Trebuchet launcher crashing constantly, HDMI issues so I didn't test antutu because felt too unstable, so I gave up too

LuisROM - antutu v8 170k and HDMI issues too, so I gave up

I installed all the ROMs using TWRP, the root just works with magisk, the official LOS16 root su zip doesn't work. Once you have the TWRP installed you can just install the magisk .zip the same way you do with the ROMs, then the magisk manager will appear installed automatically where you can check the root status. Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Knob Twiddler:
Why not root the original rom and delete as much crapware as possible after root? That was my plan when my tab S5e will arrive.

You speak about TWRP but in this guide: https://xdaforums.com/tab-s5e/how-to/galaxy-tab-s5e-sm-t720-root-t3947806 and that is the only decent one I could find, they explain that TWRP does not work on the Tab S5e because of changes Samsung made. Are yu saying that TWRP works?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] thedarkeen:
Those posts are a reference, dont follow their procedures hoping that will work as they described... yes I AM using TWRP it works, get from their website "twrp-3.3.1-4-gts4lvwifi.img.tar" and "vbmeta.tar" then via ODIN, flash them, one each time, rebooting after the process. Once you have the TWRP installed, you can play around with any ROM and do the root as I explained before. I don't trust in a ROM full of crapware, its my point of view, cleaning based on tests you can never be sure if there is nothing left stealing your data or forcing updates or whatever samsung decides... so LOS is the way, clean, open-source, nothing to hide.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Knob Twiddler:
that is amazing news....I would love to try this out with my device and downloaded the files you suggested. I also found "PGP Signature vbmeta.tar.asc", do I need that too?

I have to admit that I have not much experiencing rooting...I only installed TWRP on my Samsung J5 phone years ago and after that I loaded another rom (I think lineage) on it. a stripped down version that offered more intern memory and that is still running smooth on my phone today.

So would it be possible to give me some more advice? Is it correct that I have to connect the S5e with Odin by booting it in download mode? And can you tell me where I have to load the files in Odin? Is it in the AP section?

And are there options I have to enable in Odin? (I heard something about a reboot option you have to enable or disable).

I hope you can help me with those questions. What model of tab are you using btw? Is it a 720 ?

Thanx in advance,

Jan

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I found this guide, if you can confirm you did it this way, I will give it a try:

https://www.androidinfotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-s5e-sm-t720-t725-t727-pie/

thanx in advance

---------- Post added at 08:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 AM ----------

I found this guide, if you can confirm you did it this way, I will give it a try:

https://www.androidinfotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-s5e-sm-t720-t725-t727-pie/

thanx in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] thedarkeen:
I also found "PGP Signature vbmeta.tar.asc", do I need that too?

no!

Is it correct that I have to connect the S5e with Odin by booting it in download mode? And can you tell me where I have to load the files in Odin? Is it in the AP section?

exactly, you got it!

And are there options I have to enable in Odin? (I heard something about a reboot option you have to enable or disable).

This part is up to you, In later tries I did all at once, but be careful and flash one image per time until you feel confident

I hope you can help me with those questions. What model of tab are you using btw? Is it a 720 ?

SM-T720 the wifi only version

Thanx in advance,

you are welcome!

I found this guide, if you can confirm you did it this way, I will give it a try:

https://www.androidinfotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-s5e-sm-t720-t725-t727-pie/

yeap, seems fine
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Conan179:
Its a copy from this how to.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79887049&postcount=3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] babak:
hi guys, i saw that s notes of note 10 can save files in word extension, no hope on importing it into note 9?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] percii:
Hello. I have a SM-G925F which i rooted and then installed TWRP recovery by following youtube and tutorials here. Everything works fine for an hour and then the phone suddenly stop responding with a frozen screen. I tried to reset it by holding Power and Vol -. It turned off just fine however, it did not respond after attempting to turn it on. I have a feeling that i somehow messed up my firmware or whatever during twrp installation.

Notes:

1. No response when charging

2. Not powering on

3. Nothing happens when i pressed V up + power, Vol down + power... etc.

4. Does not respond to USB Jig.

Hope someone could help me out.
[Honor 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Tamil15:
Hello HONOR Fans'

As the title says, Yes!

EMUI 10.0/Magic UI 3.0 Beta will be ready in Q4 of 2019 for the #HONOR20Series and #HONORView20.

Image Credit: HONOR Global Twitter

Image Credit: Huawei Blog

The EMUI 10 roadmap reveals Android 10 update slide above is from Huawei’s IFA event and it shows the timeline for EMUI to roll out to a number of devices.​

December 2019

* HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro

* HONOR View20

Q2 2020

* Other selected HONOR devices will receive this upgrade. Looks like more models will be revealed in upcoming days!

Get ready to enjoy a more user-friendly and visually pleasing smartphone #EMUI10 #MagicUI3.0​

​
[Honor 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Gwozdem:
In UK it's available to sign via Beta app.
[Honor 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Al3xxxinho:
Almost march and still no update available ?

Same thing when I had my P30 pro.

I guess I won't buy Huawei anymore.
[Honor 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] toycar69:
just got my new phone, and after a few reboots / updates I'm now running on Magic 3.0.0 and OS version 10.0.0.184

News is that 10.1 is coming, beta trials first: https://www.******************/emui-10-1-magic-ui-3-1-beta-roadmap/
[Oppo Realme 3 Questions & Answers] awanputraa:
Excuse me, ask, bro.

My cellphone Realme 3 is 4/64 RMX 1821

I tried Unlock Bootloader using the in depth test and it worked but after trying to root it went into fastboot mode there was writing fastboot mode verification fail. And always reboot like that, don't want to enter fastboot mode. As long as the power button is pressed + down fastboot mode it always fails and repeats until I release all relame 3 button automatically reboots as usual.

Is there a way to fix this failboot fast mode?
[General Topics] gai-jin:
On my AT&T Tilt, I have recently found the on screen keyboard popping up every time I enter a text field. It's particularly annoing since it pops up at every field. For example, it comes up when I move to the username field on a page, I turn it off, then when I move to the password field it pops up again. I don't believe this was happening until a couple of days ago. Since I use the hardware keyboard most of the time, I have no desire for the onscreen keyboard to pop up and take up screen space.

Is there a way to stop the onscreen keyboard from automatically opening whenever I move to a text field?
[General Topics] Menneisyys:
use null keyboards; see my related roundup at http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=368895

Note that it's pre-WM5 only and I can't guarantee all titles are compatible with WM5+.
[General Topics] Menneisyys:
just checked the link; PPCT's server is down now. Here's a cross-copy: http://pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18616
[General Topics] gai-jin:
Thanks, I'll give that a try! It

seems rather sad to me that Windows Mobile doesn't have a way built in to tell it not to show the onscreen kb unless you ask for it. Especially on devices like the kaiser with built in hardware keyboards.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Anarcik88:
Hi,

I have Note 9 T-Mobile version.

It currently runs Android 8.0.1 version.

But there is no options to update it to the latest one.

What should I do? Any way I can do it manually?

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] badazznc:
Its should have that screen in settings if not check about phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Bober_is_a_troll:
You can use odin to flash to the lastest version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Youdoofus:
download this https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-N960U/TMB/download/N960USQS2CSGB/285244/ flash it in Odin https://odindownload.com/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] possi.rodrigo:
Could you please inform how I update for this version?

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N9600/ZTO/download/N9600ZHS3CSH2/287376/

PS. I'm brazilian, my actual version is N9600ZCU1CSD4
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Youdoofus:
then it isnt a t-mobile version, which is fine, but do NOT use the firmware i linked if your phone model is the N9600. Bootloaders are different and itll brick your phone

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flash this instead. this is the brazil 9600 9.0 firmware

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N9600/ZTO/download/N9600ZHS3CSH2/287376/