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[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] BlackCommando:
Hey thanks.

Perhaps I should have added that I meant the small ota update which is like 186 mb for this update.

My usual internet is screwed and not being fixed because of coronavirus. So I'm unable to download large files these days.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
Is there a root, ideally a one-click type, for the Pixel 2 XL running Android 10? I'm on Verizon if that matters. Not looking to ROM, just want root for access to certain apps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
Magisk

https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

Read the info under Useful Links before proceeding... https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk

For the Pixel 2 XL you can flash it in TWRP
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
The readme stops at Android 9.0 for listed supported versions...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
The latest stable version, 20.4, works fine on Android 10
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
But is it intended for Android 10? I really don't want to risk bricking my device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
Yes

https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/blob/2d7ddefbe4946806de1875a18247b724f5e7d4a0/notes.md
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
Ah so i guess they just forgot to update the readme.

Man this has gotten so much more complicated since the last time i rooted a device (probably my Galaxy Nexus). I'm very much a novice, so a lot of this terminology is like a foreign language. I've flashed TWRP a long long time ago, so i recognize the name but that's about it lol

Do you know if the Pixel 2 XL has A-only system as root? Is there a list of devices somewhere?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
It's A/B. I would suggest you read these guides and maybe go through some threads to familiarize yourself with this device.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/quick-2xl-upgrade-reference-8x-oreo-to-t3826330
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I don't like the sound of that. Is this going to be a real pita?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
No, it's easy. Just fastboot the TWRP image and flash the TWRP installer zip in TWRP (optional) and then flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. There are other ways but that's the easiest, imo.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I assume this still wipes data? Does it affect Google's incremental updates?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
No, rooting does not wipe data. You can still take OTA updates but there are varying methods to do it with Magisk and TWRP installed. I suggest you read through the threads of the links I gave you so you can learn more about this phone and how to do things.

Also read through this... https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk

And this... https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79456255&postcount=3100
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
Yeah that's gonna take me a bit to get my head around. Kinda surprised you don't need to wipe to root. That always used to be the case. It annoyed the **** outta me actually. Honestly, i probably should wipe anyway. I've never factory restored this phone since the day i bought it on November 1st, 2017 lol. Kinda hard to believe it still runs so well. Blows any other phone I've ever owned out of the water.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I finally looked into doing this again, and I determined its not possible. I was following the official XDA tutorial on rooting the Pixel 2 XL using fastboot, but "OEM Unlocking" cannot be toggled on Verizon phones. This makes it impossible to root them apparently. **** Verizon, seriously.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kdavidb:
yes, seriously. well, i hope someone grabs this and tells us it CAN be done . . .
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
We need to get some insiders to leak the necessary code for unlocking these things
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nobreak1970:
OP said Verizon version! No root....never...period.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigmatt503:
If you want to root a pixel 2xl you HAVE TO HAVE THE GOOGLE STORE PHONE.

If the phone was sold thru Verizon or another retailer root is probably never going to happen. The phone is getting old and less likely to see much more development (especially a Verizon pixel).

Quit wasting time and buy the right pixel so you can have root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I bought my phone directly from Google and it's still locked down
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
If you bought it from Google you should be able to unlock the bootloader. Is the OEM unlocking toggle grayed out and disabled in Developer Options?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
Yes it came from Google, and yes it's grayed out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Unless you purchased the Verizon variant from google. Then you'll still be unable to unlock the bootloader and achieve root :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
You got a Verizon model from Google? Unless it's a refurbished replacement or something like that (not brand new), strange times.... strange times indeed.

Edit: Oh, I see. Didn't realize they sold the Verizon model at the store. Thought they only sold unlocked and Google Fi.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I don't recall if there were multiple options, but if there were in sure i went with the Verizon one so it would have the Verizon radios. Certainly wasn't thinking about rooting back then.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I was reading last night that some people with the Verizon version have been able to root. It seems that it might be tied to a flaw in some previous versions of Android that supposedly have since been patched. So that got me thinking... Can't you just revert back to an older version at any time? Then i could find the one with a loophole and root the device?

EDIT: I see the full OTAs are available for Verizon (and other carriers) through Google, from 8.0 to current 10.0 and many in between. I wonder if one of these OTAs contains that loophole and can be flashed in stock recovery in order to enable OEM unlocking.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
I spoke with Google customer support about the issue, and they explicitly told me that the Verizon pixels sold through Google can be oem unlocked by carrier unlocking them through Verizon. This obviously sounded very suspect, so i was very clear to differentiate between carrier unlock and OEM unlock for the bootloader, yet Google support confirmed this in the exact same wording and seemed to be knowledgeable about bootloader unlocking.

So i called Verizon, and my sim is already unlocked. And Verizon still claims they have no way to enable the OEM unlock toggle. [emoji19]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] houtx2:
I'd be real suspect of what Verizon tells you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Big Ry:
Oh i am, but if they're the ones that control it i have no other choice
[MX Player] mkerdman:
How do I connect and play the Video Content on my Locally Networked Synology NAS with MX Player Pro installed on a Nvidia Shield?

Step-by-Step would help.

Thanks in advance.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] HFX9:
Please post me easy way how add new album to TF3D ?

Song add is no problem, bud now list albums only simple song
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] hunhool:
Found this on aliexpress. So far so good. Gives a bit more protection all around the device than the original case. Leather back, not slippery.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] xreactx:
It looks very bland... I purchased the carbon fiber case off eBay, but its been in shipping for a while now.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] hunhool:
It's ok. Feels good in my hand.

I also ordered the carbon fiber case. It just arrived to my country so I hope will be delivered soon.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] BlueMeany68:
I've ordered three or four different cases from Aliexpress. For the price, worth just checking some out... just a shame about the delivery time.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] dgardel:
Have you the link?
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] hunhool:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324145158986
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] xreactx:
Yes that's it
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] BlueMeany68:
Looked at them at Aliexpress, but don't like the look of the corners, and there were no pics of it from the front
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] hunhool:
It's quite similar to the oneplus Kevlar case I think. Will see once it's get arrived. I'll post some pictures.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] MasterThiefGarrett:
Any pics of the front please?

And aliexpress link would be cool, thanks :)
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] hunhool:
#Aliexpress Your € 0,94 in coupons are here!

https://a.aliexpress.com/_dY07rov

Try to take some pics later.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] dgardel:
thank you mate
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] hunhool:
I hope you can see it.
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] Johnti:
I ordered this case. I am very pleased with this one.

https://www.hoesjesdirect.nl/mobigear-krokodil-luxe-wallet-hoesje-zwart-oppo-find-x2-pro.html
[OPPO Find X2 Pro Accessories] Kotd88:
I ordered this form Amazon, it was in stock and same day delivery so I thought why not. It fits but I think it's more suited to the vegan leather model as it doesn't fit 100% snug, more like 95%. Still a decent simple case though (I couldn't find any others in the UK so beggars can't be choosers).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087C18NY5/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
[Nexus 5 General] jokob:
Hi guys,

Trying to convert my old Nexus to an always on dashboard and thinking about a custom rom. The official one doesn't seem to allow always-on display. Any recommendations?

Thinking about undervolting it as well.

The ideal outcome is having:

-clock

-Weather (rain / no rain, temperature chart during the day?)

-upcoming birthdays today/tomorrow (e.g. via calendar)

-agenda for today

-top read news form 2-3 news sources / rss feeds

-air quality index

-departures from my bus/train stations and selected buses/train platforms

possibly a smart home control panel in the future

google now for voice commands

What I think is the best approach so far:

custom rom (maybe)

custom launcher (Nova)

black background

adaptive brightens or scheduling

have the above as widgets on one home screen

I was thinking building a web site on my local network for this but pre-built would save me a lot of time, so even paid ones are good.

Any thoughts? :confused:

Cheers in advance! ;)
[Nexus 5 General] jokob:
Alright, here is what I've got for anyone attempting to do this:

Rooted halogenOS 7.1..2

- disable bottom navigation buttons

- disabled battery optimization for all the apps below

- auto hide status bar

id=nu.nav.bar Navigation bar app to replace navigation buttons (set auto hide after 10s)

Nova launcher pro:

- allow widget overlap

- lock the screen configuration

- lock into landscape mode

Business calendar pro

- 2 widgets one for business calendar, one for birthdays

id=com.piyushsatija.pollutionmonitor Air pollution monitor - AQI (still not 100% happy with the look of this one)

id=com.weawow WEAWOW (weather) (alternatively CHRONUS but I like the look and feel of WEAWOW)

- 4 different widgets for current temperature (feeling), wind, precipitation , 7 hour forecast for current location.

id=xyz.masmas.clockwidget Clock widget

- clock

id=dk.nicolai.buch.andersen.glasswidgets Glass widgets (rss reader + other functionality - it was surprisingly hard to find a decent one fitting the black and white theme without unnecessary buttons)

- 2 widgets for local and world news

TODO:

- departure times (may depend on your location, will be easier for some countries and areas)

- a nicer air quality widget

- find a nice stand & a place where to put it :)
[Nexus 5 General] cavedano8:
Very very good idea.

I am testing to use as a home automation center.

I think CPL launcher might be a good alternative to Nova, with hide status bar (for rom without this function). I have to check if it has the possibility of overlapping widgets

I will follow your experiments!
[Nexus 5 General] jokob:
Cool, glad to help.

Any widgets you recommend? I was thinking about some noise tracking or similar apps, but didn't research too much. Also still researching on where to place it and what kind of mount/power supply to use. Any suggestions are appreciated :)

Still playing around how to setup my Brilliant Smart lights as a widget (the native app widget is fugly and buggy) and experimenting with tasker. Plan to setup a Home Assistant server in the future, so maybe then.

A tip is to make the home screen grid as fine as necessary (I started with 4x5 and ended up with 8x6 icons as it allows for finer control of the widget placements).

New widgets:

Klara weather

Clean weather - for Air Quality Index information

Small update:
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Tabtoub:
Hello Guys,

I know everyone should just buy the phone that he likes the most and choose whatever color he likes, but I am having a real hard time deciding between the Cosmic Black and the Cosmic Grey S20+.

The problem is I cannot go and check by myself in the store, so I can only rely on internet pictures. My sister bought me a black one this week as a gift, but I kinda like the grey color too. She still can replace it, as it is still sealed.

Actually I am using an S8+ Midnight Black and my question is : Is the S20 series Cosmic Black as deep as the S8 Midnight Black ? If it's a litte bit lighter that would be awesome, like a very dark grey. I just want to know if there is any contrast between the camera module and the rest of the phone's back ? That's actually the reason I am tempted by the grey, because of that contrast, but I find it too much in the grey version.

Anyway, could anyone post some pics of his Cosmic Black S20+ witth the most realistic color possible? The ideal is a picture of an S8+ and S20+ backs next to each other (in black). I know it's too much asked :o

Cosmic grey pictures will be also welcomed.

Sorry for my bad english, hope you understand my hesitation.

Thanks a lot guys,

Best regards,

Taieb
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Ashen_-_One28:
So i tried to take 2 pictures. One outside with natural light and one inside with a lamp. Honestly both looks really bad and don't capture the color but i also attached 2 photos from my carriers website. I think they are actually quite good so look at them too. Alternatively just go on YouTube and search for both phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] chieco:
S20 series Cosmic Black is the same real black like on S8+ Midnight Black. I got the Cosmic Black because it's better. I would keep the Black because of the black frame.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Tabtoub:
Thank you ? the Chrome finish lateral frame is what hold me back from getting the grey. Went for the black ?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Tabtoub:
Thank you buddy! Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Klopers33:
Black all the way, went with black and white led case - looking great
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
Ok so lets go back to the beginning. I ordered my one plus 8 pro on the prelaunch on the 22nd and i had issues with battery drain i thought was just me well i decided to root it once i received it and this was before really messing with it. After i rooted i realized my fingerprint scanner wasnt working and went through trouble shooting and One plus set up a remote flashing. Anyways they used MSM and tried to flash my device 4x and canceled it mid flash twice and it ended up in qualcom crash mode. I Was forced to set up an RMA over a week n half ago and they just received the phone on the 1st due to ups issues. It was inspected and my replacement was supposed to go out today and it didnt so i contacted oneplus and they had no idea what was going until i received an email a lil bit ago that they are out of stock and it can take up to 30 days for a replacement. They want me to take a refund or wait for a replacement but the problem is on the prelaunch i got the free wireless charger and bullets and they wont allow me to return them and want to deduct the price of both items. The have given me no other options. I am only making this post so that anyone who needs to RMA will now you may not get a replacement device because they are out of stock and dont keep replacements on hand.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] nathlynn22:
Theres clearly stock issues all over. Atleast they have agreed to give you a refund or a replacement dont see they issue of why they are the worst customer support. They could turn around and not replace your phone as you caused the issue....
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] dlads:
Honestly. Just wait.

Don't return anything, just let it come.

Call them daily and become a pain in their backsides.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Bummer, but might show up sooner...
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
Well guys today i was told that if i wait and something is wrong with the device i will be out of warranty to replace it again or refund so i can either get refund now or im screwed.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
its ridiculous how they are trying to screw the customer over. I have bought every oneplus device since the 3 and i have called everyday and they told me today that if i dont return the headphones they will charge me for the free gifts so i have to return them if i wanted a refund and i asked if i received this new device and something was wrong would i be able to get a new device or have it replaced and they said no cause after May 31st i would receive a refurbished device and will not be able to get a refund for any purpose. I am honestly over it and thinking about switching to the pixel just because i have never had this issue when returning an item to them.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] smileguy91:
I was just told by a OnePlus representative today that the warranty resets after a replacement device. This is really confusing that they're not telling everybody the same thing. I shipped my device today. Hoping for the best
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
You might wanna call back I talk to the main support team and they said that all purchases have been extended to the 31st of this month and will not refund or replace any phones unless refurbished after that. The first time I called they said the same untill I talk to a guy who got ahold of the main support team and they verified that it doesn't reset just they will extend till the 31st.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] dlads:
That can't be true can it?

In fact I'm pretty sure with a phone that's less then a month old you still have two years warranty.. RMA or not.

The guy who told you otherwise is talking bubbles.

You have two years end of. It's your absolute right.

Don't return anything, let the phone come back to you and you'll retain your warranty. This is their fault and that is that.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Truant_Luce:
You'd prolly need to find the relevant laws to begin with, or scour their ToS and warranty info. That's a bit of time itself.

Then, you'd need to present a case with them, and who says they're remotely competent. OP customer support has legitimately been worse than google as customer support. I honestly feel it's there to put a check mark on paper.

So lets say that with said proof, they still deny it. Ok, cool. Now what? I mean, if you're fortunate, you can take them to court over it. But this isn't a small business. Some companies will legitimately draw out court cases and more, simply for the fact you'll have to give up at some point, because we all don't have hundreds of thousands waiting in the bank, and the years to process the info. By the time you even did succeed anywhere, this phone would be 5 years old at least.

In all honesty, short of gross misconduct, oneplus can pretty much do whatever they want at this moment, and there's very little recourse if any for them to deal with it.

Corporate tyranny is real. This is my first OP device, and as much I like it (minus dislikes on some) the customer service is one of the worst I have ever experienced. So much so, this will be my last OP device as well.

Sorry if none of this reads coherently, half asleep.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] dlads:
Nah I get you. Tbh any company can act in this way. I've only had to contact OnePlus 2 times and they were good.

It's the situation I think that's causing problems. Personally I'd hold fire and let it come back. Just get one of them to say that it'll happen and you'll be fine.

Or not. Just get a refund and bite the bullet on the bullets, could probably get a Xiaomi or similar device for the remainder of the money
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
Ok just to update this a bit. I have no idea what's going on now now I agreed to a refund and now waiting for such. They have giving me different stories bout the returns and such but i was referring to the fact if you buy a one plus device you have 15 days to get a brand new replacement or refund and after the 15days it's refurbished and no chance of refund. At first I was told that the 15days restarts once u receive the replacement but now I'm being told that all devices are covered till may 31st.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] dlads:
Great then stick with that. Calls are recorded, you can refer to that, note the time..
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
Thanks bud I have most the chat logs in my email so that's one thing but OnePlus has a special response team that only the call reps can contact and without them contacting them they just repeat same thing.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] dgunn:
So let me get this straight. You were having battery issues so instead of doing a factory reset or contacting customer support you took it upon yourself to root the device causing more issues? Now you're mad at OnePlus because you're getting some sort of a run around because OnePlus devices are sold out?

To be honest if it were me I wouldn't be so reluctant to hand out a free phone or a refund after you caused more issues than just battery drain. The initial problem could have been possibly fixed fairly easily had you have not tinkered with the phone. After you rooted the device they tried to flash it and it wouldn't work and you're saying it's somehow oneplus' fault? Yikes

Guess this should be a lesson learned. Don't Tinker with a device that has issues and expect 100% full compliance from the manufacturer. Just for an example I have a warranty on my vehicle and I was told if I do any self repairs my warranty is voided. You should just be happy they're offering you what they have since you have already said it was you that caused the problems outside of the battery drain.

Oh and let's not forget the fact that you want OnePlus to give you money for free items that you received when purchasing the phone. I mean for real they were free..
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
Update still no refund.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] yodasmaster:
That sounds like they went above and beyond to keep you happy, once you rooted it, they could have told you no replacement or refund.

Also, you will not receive your replacement for at least a couple more months, the phone is out of stock and given the current global issues I don't see them shipping out replacements any time soon.

As a previous post said, let's hope you learned a lesson and contact support BEFORE rooting.