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[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] zgfg:
NP

If you want to save on battery, rebrand and update to Oreo AL10c00 (but you will first need to update to Nougat)

I'm not so sure about battery drain with Nougat, things can be customized - even without root system apps (not needed) can be disabled

https://xdaforums.com/mate-9/help/modding-removing-bloatware-blocking-ads-t3971297/post80526831

Also, through Battery/Launch settings it can be controlled which apps are really needed to start on boot and to keep running in background

Btw, there is (was) an excellent custom ROM based on debloated Nougat/EMUI 5, including e.g. Viper4Android:

https://xdaforums.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849/

Only dumb users who don't want/don't know/don't research and remain with default EMUI 5 and settings shall complain - don't rely on them
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] befine:
Ok bro ... and thank you so much for your assistance :angel:
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] u2nyr:
Hi,

I take a a lot of photos for business and need to tag them to find. Samsung gallery has a great keyword tagging feature. Unfortunate it must store those keywords in a non-standard place because no other Android/windows app can see those tags. I need a way to tag photos that will be searchable on other devices and with other apps.

Does anybody know where those tags are stored and if there are other apps that search & tag in the same place?

Or does anyone else have this need and found an app that works for them?

Thanks,

Al
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] tmanintexas:
I've spent countless hours tagging pics in the gallery presuming they would transfer over to my windows pc. Today I realized I wasted so much of my life it's just devastating.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Croog:
Hmm, is there some solution to this?

I too want to use tags manually added or automatically generated by Samsung gallery app even after photo export to the PC.

Currently I have installed F-Stop app gallery which can store tags to photos properly, but is unable to populate tags automatically and it is just inconvenience to use both gallery apps together.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] dhorgas:
Hi everyone,

Got my Pixel 4 XL on the 23rd and been playing around with it since then. I am now settling into a rhythm and noticed a very concerning glitch with the display when the phone is in dark mode. Basically, when the phone is in dark mode I noticed that typing in Gboard or tapping anywhere on screen in apps that are not pure black (such as Messages, Phone, etc.) will shift the screen colour from blueish-black to greenish-black. This happens every time, even after rebooting the device. There is no visible colour shifting in apps that use pure-black such as Settings (however, parts of Settings like the search bar that are the "gray" dark colour also shift). Once I noticed this happening now I cannot stop noticing it everywhere. I am looking to find out from you whether you are seeing the same thing or whether this may be a device problem. Note that the same issue shows up in dark apps even if dark mode is not enabled. It also has nothing to do with Ambient EQ, Automatic Brightness, or anything else of similar nature. Occasionally the problem stops, but if I pull up Gboard and start typing (say to search in the Recent section of the phone app) the problem immediately comes back.

I am looking for serious feedback here from those willing to look closely. This does seem like a software glitch to me, rather than hardware, especially since I am not seeing this behaviour with any other colours and so far it definitely has something to do with physical interaction with the screen when tapping on it. As I said, it also seems to be universally triggered by Gboard when in apps running in dark mode.

I appreciate any feedback you can provide.

Edit: Looks like what I'm observing is related to the switching colour profiles when the display is going back and forth between 60Hz and 90Hz. Turning off the smooth display function or forcing the display into permanent 90Hz mode appears to stop the problem from happening. Google really messed this one up. I hope their 90Hz fix they promised clears up this issue. Very annoyed ?

Thanks,

Dejan
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Btw, since you are using forced 90hz display make sure to have always on display on. If you don't your greys will be purple and lower brightness as well as lots of black smear/crush. I don't know how turning on always on display solved that issue (someone posted this fix in another thread). So it indeed doesn't seem to be hardware but software related and hopefully they will tune this over time.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] dhorgas:
Yeah, I saw that thread. Some funky stuff going on with display calibration and 90Hz. Since I know that the HW is not defective and the SW is the source of the issue I am less bothered now (I cannot stand exchanging HW). I haven't specifically observed that effect on my phone and while I did try forcing 90Hz, I actually went back to the stock setting since I noticed that forced 90Hz further sucked down the battery that already is not particularly stellar despite this being the XL version. I presume Google will refine the 90Hz calibration and function over the next few months. I will say though that I am a bit confused why they need to have different calibration at different refresh rates. I calibrate all of my desktop monitors and despite the fact that I have a 100Hz monitor I never have to change calibration with refresh rate. Maybe an OLED thing :shrug:
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Alex23195:
I just noticed this on my pixel 4 xl tonight. But It only happens when the proximity sensor is triggered. Ex: like after making a phone call except it made everything on the screen seem over saturated on the screen and well as the same color shift you had stated. It seems to go away once I lock the device and unlock it again. It did it with smooth display on and off as well as force 90hz on and off.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
There are a couple threads discussing this. Here's one of them:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/smooth-display-colour-issues-t4000087

And another:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3998907
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Root and stock boot

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EkXA0QFNyCr68QWuJc7IUmR9PL_37MFO

Rom UPDATE UL USER WW 190825 -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18i-zvwXqz3GZXFH4jfRwSokbLaATqHGZ/view?usp=drivesdk

Or

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zu36eNDCY3bUgu1w7_gqHLndCvWI563r/view?usp=drivesdk

#Changelogs -

- Reduced the chance of blur image caused by shaking for indoor selfie.

- Fixed the issued when rejecting call while listening to*music*via*bluetooth*caused the*music*to be broadcast through the*speaker.

- Fixed the issue where AirTriggers were triggered by lower than the set value after rebooting.

- Fixed the issue where occasionally when restarting*phone*was stuck at booting*animation.

- Fixed the issue where*LED*indicator*function was missing.

- Fixed the issue where a pop up a window showed*Launcher*stopped working after completion of*data*recovery.

- Fixed the issue where the*power*menu rotated 180 degree when the*phone*was in certain orientation.

- Fixed the issue where starting the*phone*when it was docked on*TwinView*Dock*II caused occassional black screens and incorrect orientation.

- Fixed the issue where the refresh rate options in Settings and Quick Settings were inconsistent, when connected to*TwinView Dock*II.

Copy to root of internal storage (providing you have WW fingerprint and unlocked bl etc...), restart and update. Don't restart if you want root. Just click 'later' then turn phone off, boot to fastboot and 'fastboot flash boot rootww190825.img'. Root boot contains latest magisk v.20...

NOTE: The root boot img does not have a working recovery, only the stock does. So in the event of requiring recovery, flash stock img first...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dungnghien:
Haha, it not change log
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Oh, that's what was posted on Vietnam telegram, do you have the changelog?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
So they have .25 version? I thought latest was .21 ...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
It was, but this update just came out...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Kianush:
so, is it possible to do the update directly from the base firmware version came out of the box or do we need to be on a specific version??

btw, if another update comes out? how do we keep the root and update? do we need another rooted boot file or is there any other method?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
Where did you get this one? Asus website still shows .21 as latest
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Telegram group Vietnam, its fine, I'm running it now :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, you can go straight to this version without the need to flash previous versions. Have you checked that your device is WW, fingerprint and all? If not, install device info hw from the playstore and under system it will show rom, product id and fingerprint, if they're all WW then you are good to go...

Yes, regarding root, if or when another update comes out, you need to wait until the rooted boot is released too, Flash it as per op
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dungnghien:
Im chicken
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] albireox:
Can somebody re-upload it, it seems the links expired.

LE: all ok now.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
I managed to update from 1908.12 to 1908.21 and maintain root by following the guide mentioned in https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/update-root-t3977143 so I don't think it's required to flash the boot image each time.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
oh hey dude, didn't think anyone was going to create a thread, so i did, hope that's ok. all credit goes to [MENTION=2865355]dungnghien[/MENTION] from the Vietnam group... :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
only reason i recommended to flash boot is because i tried to update root using this method on one version and it left my device unbootable, on another it just would update, kept saying download failed or something, so i avoid saying about it.

incidentally, from .12 to .21 did you use the ota method, or direct install (recommended)? i couldn't get it to go...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
I used the OTA method and it luckily worked! :)

Btw the links in the OP are not working for me. It's giving an error that file is currently not available.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Just tried the 1st one, all good from here... Maybe it's getting overloaded!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dungnghien:
No problem

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https://mega.nz/#!QR91kaJR!_bT9yzo0ohvOaCG1OBNXFT0ndNmK7MW43BLkHsmRSpI
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] victoraran:
Thanks[emoji12][emoji106].

For those who are already rooted it is not necessary to put the root image by adb, simply from magisk before restarting the device you go back, you get into magisk and give it to install, you choose the option of ota and voila.View attachment 4856667View attachment 4856669

Enviado desde mi ASUS_I001DE mediante Tapatalk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
I think i decided to root my device now to remove all bloatwares. I need help, my device now is running .21 WW variant, not converted from Cn to WW

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Is this for WW variant?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dungnghien:
Yes
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ:
So that's mean copy *.25 update to internal storage/restart phone/let system update it - don't restart phone - open magisk - let update it/after update restart phone? am i right?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] victoraran:
Yes It isView attachment 4856967

Enviado desde mi ASUS_I001DE mediante Tapatalk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dungnghien:
Miss twrp
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] victoraran:
The twrp is always lost, I've tried to put it in every way but as soon as you put magisk it erases it, but that's the least, when it is necessary, the image is flipped, then classes and ready, as in Oneplus.

Enviado desde mi ASUS_I001DE mediante Tapatalk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] stealthj:
Installed

No changelog?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] victoraran:
Yes,in the 1° post.

Enviado desde mi ASUS_I001DE mediante Tapatalk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] stealthj:
I thought that is the changelog for 1908.21, not .25?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ:
I am checking the way how to get OTA possibility in magisk, but can't find anything that works for me o_O I need to boot stock img or what? o_O
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
I couldn't get magisk to update either. Had to flash root boot img... Instructions in op
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ:
I already solved it, just updated magisk manager on the latest version, downloaded *.25 rom, restarted phone, installed update, opened magisk, install magisk via OTA in magisk manager and after flash in magisk restarted and it's working perfectly
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Cool, good to hear its working
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] orl4nd:
I'm on ww .21 , I will update to .25 and then install root and stock root to be able to get root access right?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Do you have root access now, on .21?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] orl4nd:
No, that's why I want to update to .25. thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
In that case just follow instructions in op, flash zip on phone, then flash root boot, then install magisk manager and you should be good :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cheetah2k:
I have a totally stock (no root or anything) Republic of Gamer version (unlocked north american variant) - which download link should I use??

Also, when I transfer the ROM from my PC to ROG2 in file manager, do I drop the file in the Internal Shared Storage root directory and then reboot and it updates all by itself?

First time ive done this with the ROG2, just want to make sure i dont stuff it up. :good:
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, just drop it in root of phone :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cheetah2k:
But which download link should I use for totally stock phone? Not the first one? 2nd or 3rd is ok yeah?

Cheers in advance :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
The first link is just for the boot img's, you don't need those if you're not rooting. Use either of the last two, they're both the same, just different mirrors
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cheetah2k:
Perfect! install went without a hitch :)

Interesting Asus hasn't listed this ROM on the Asus bios page.. Seems strange
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Hi Bro. heard that there's a wifi issue after rooting, any idea?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] ghayathok:
I Have no problem with wifi after rooting.. :D:D
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Really? There was a thread about it. Btw updated mine to .25
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
No WiFi problems here too, I think there was an issue with early builds but I never encountered it
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Alright bro. Can you guide me. I updated mine to .25, i want to root it. Should I unlock bootloader first? After unlocking the bootloader i can go fastboot and flash the boot.img?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, bl must be unlocked. Sorry dude, no time for a guide but yes, you need to flash the root boot img
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
I will use this (ZS660KL_SIGNED_UnlockTool_9.1.0.10_190702_fulldpi.apk) right?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Download the ROG Phone Unlock Tool and copy it on your phone and install it then run it. The phone will boot twice. DO NOT PRESS POWER TO STOP THE BOOT. It will wipe your data automatically.

https://tinyurl.com/y66hjahq
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Alright. after unlocking and booting my device to fastboot, this is the only command i will type right (fastboot flash boot rootww190825.img)? Also where should be the boot.img located?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, and place the img in the same adb fastboot folder
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Ok got it. After that my device is rooted already yeah?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Hopefully! You still need to install magisk manager which will also show if you're rooted
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
how did you get on, rooted ok?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Not yet, will do it later, need to transfer my files first.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
OK, let us know how it goes...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cheetah2k:
Still havent seen this firmware on the Asus ROG2 bios page. Is it legit??
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Xyionide:
There is a bug on this rom. I cant connect to pc via usb. Does anyone has a fix?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
No problems here :/
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Working fine here.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cheetah2k:
No probs here, but still no word on whether this ROM is official.. It installs like official, but theres still no 1908.25 on the Asus bios page..
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
Asus ROG Phone II I001DA ww rom SafetyNet Failed and Wifi Not Working

hi I bought Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL I001DA with the WW rom already flashed (WW_16.0640.1908.12_0 it seems to me unlikely because on the asus website I find only WW_16.0631.1908.12). I had problem with themes and the failed SafetyNet test (CTS profile match fail). So I unlocked the bootloader and got flash rootww190812.img (downloaded from xda) but WiFi doesn't work. I have however installed the Magisk Manager v20 7.1.1 and the ROOT Explorer app and managed to change the COUNTRY file from CN to WW and delete the HIDDEN file and now the themes are there and work. But looking around I read that if you have the I001DA version it is the Chinese one and you have to flash the rootcn190812.img even if you have the WW Rom. Right? Because before flashing the wwroot image, in the safetynet app after the test it said "Your ASUS_I001DA Failed" and after I flashed the wwroot tells me "Your ASUS_DE Failed" So I have to flash the cnroot image because i have the I001DA model? Please, I'm waiting for an answer
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Well I'm not sure it's of much use to you, but I bought a CN phone in the same state (WW rom flashed but fingerprint still needed changing) and after changing to WW fingerprint and updating to latest 1908.25 I have no problems with WiFi or safety net, I still have WW root img. However, I have only checked in magisk manager that it passes...

So what I'm saying is, I don't think you need CN root img, however I could be wrong!

My device also now shows ASUS_DE, BTW
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
the fingerprint has always worked and works even now. I opened the camera app and video recording doesn't work either like wifi and the SafetyNet Test. But where can I find the 1908.25 update? On the asus website I see only 1908.21
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
You're in the thread lol, 1908.25 is in the OP on page 1
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
yes I saw.. I meant where do I find it on the official asus website? because I only see 1908.21
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Not sure where it was released, maybe in China asus? I found it on Vietnamese telegram group... But yeah, if you want latest from asus.com, 1908.21 is the latest.

If you're unsure whether to install .25 then just install .21 from official site. See if your problems are fixed...

Also, to be sure you've done the fingerprint change to WW correctly, you can install device info hw from playstore and check under system. It should say WW under rom, product and fingerprint
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
On Device info HW says

Product: WW_l001D

Description: WW_Phone-user and the rom version

Fingerprint: asus/WW_l001D and the rom version

I'm ok?

Then I have the rootww190812 img flashed... For updating to 1908.21 i need to flash the bootstockww img of the 1908.12? Because i put the zip file in the root of the phone storage but after i reboot nothing happends.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Always match the root boot img with the same rom. Restart the device, then the update should show providing it's in the root storage....
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
ok, i flashed the bootstockww190812 ( i have the WW_16.0640.1908.12_0), but again nothing happens, it doesn't make me update. Same problems Wifi, camera and SafetyNet fail ... But why it says 0640. i search everywhere i find only 0631 with the .1908.12

what do you suggest me to do now? I need to relock the bootloader? Is secure or i can leave unlock?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
I would leave it unlocked, especially if you want to root later... For now I would take everything off the phone (photos etc) and flash the raw rom. One moment, I'll get you a link...

This is the link to the raw rom, extract it to the root of c drive, remove the original zip from the folder you have just extracted (if it's in the same folder the cmd get confused).

Connect to pc in fastboot mode and run flashall_AFT.cmd. Wait for at least 10 mins, maybe up to half hour. The cmd window should stay open and the phone should reboot twice when it's finished. That'll get you to 1908.21 and hopefully fix your problems... Let me know how it goes.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Mgz9GhopE-DUsGT3N_5qC283cKkUxYb/view?usp=drivesdk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] sweetfreeze:
Make sure to use the side USB port

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On .25 the WiFi doesn't seem to be working on slot A, with or without the rooted boot image
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Works fine for me...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
if I flash raw rom, does the bootstock of the same version flash? i have WW_16.0640.1908.12_0 if I flash the raw rom WW-16.0631.1908.21 will I get the bootstockww190821 automatically? or i need to flash the bootstockww190821 before?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, flashing raw replaces everything
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
Ok thank you man i flash the 1908.21 raw rom. It took 4-5 minutes, the cmd closed, and the phone restarted twice. Now the WiFi and camera work perfectly. but the SafetyNet Test always says "Your ASUS_l00DE Failed" CTS profile match fail ... What i need to do?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Sorry bud, maybe open your own thread in Q and A, I'm not sure why or how to get your device to pass...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Davix964:
ok, but if I update with the manual update to 1908.25 if I have any problems, can I re-flash the raw rom 1908.21?