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[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] JustIceForSake:
Just wanted to report that I just upgraded to 12.0.4 (QGGEUXM) following the instructions on the first post and everything went smooth as butter!

Thank you once again Donkyshot! 🙏😊
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] donkeyman1234:
It occurred to me when I updated from global 12.0.6 to 12.0.7. Twrp did not ask password and data was encrypted. It didn't happen when I updated from global 12.0.3 to 12.0.6. I just had to flash 12.0.6 again. Don't know why?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Kronos911:
Just updated to 12.0.8 w/o losing data. Just following the procedure like always.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] ThexGhost:
Hi, is there already confirmation that it works on android 12.5?

Hola, ya hay confirmación de que funciona en android 12.5?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] donkyshot:
No, it's not working on android 12.5
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Casualnooblord:
Hi I've succesfully updated MIUI 12.5.2 to 12.5.3 (EEA) without losing data.

Note that the following steps and files all can be found in the official telegram group of this device. If you haven't joined them already, I highly recommend you to do so.

Here's the steps:

1. Download latest full recovery OTA ZIP for your device (can be found by typing /recovery in the official telegram group)

2. Place in internal storage or external SD card

3. Boot into TWRP.

Note: you need this TWRP version for android 11 / MIUI 12.5 (source: youtube)

4. Install the rom from step 1 and do NOT reboot

5. In TWRP, go to advanced --> patch Vbmeta avb2.0

or close Avb2.0

6. Install magisk (either flash latest zip file or use the 'install magisk' function in advanced tab)

7. Reboot.

I can confirm this works on Europe carrier

Notes- (as copied from official telegram group)

For begonian users if getting error 7 after step 3:

1. go to advanced -> Terminal

2. type this and hit enter

resetprop re.product.device begonian

continue with step 4 do not reboot

finally one last note from me:

After installing the update my phone could boot up, but after a minute it would crash (android rescue party). This was likely due to an exposed module I had installed: CustoMIUIzer. If you experience a crashing after booting, just delete magisk modules that might cause the problem in TWRP

Hope this helps!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] donkyshot:
Cool, thanks man! Same procedure for 12.0.x to 12.5.x?

How's 12.5 performance for you? I've been reading only negative comments hence why I'm sticking to A10.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Casualnooblord:
The procedure is slightly different, because you'll need a different TWRP for A10. When you're on 12.0.x, you need to have this TWRP. Importantly, data MUST be decrypted before you try to install the update, otherwise it won't work. When I came from 12.0.x my data was encrypted in twrp and when I tried to update, the phone just wouldnt boot. Had to format data and do a clean install. If your data is decrypted in TWRP you can proceed with steps as mentioned above, but make sure that before you reboot in the last step, you flash the new TWRP version you need on the updated rom (this one).

As for performance: I personally like it. Battery life has improved a bit as far as I can tell, and the animations are smooth. Haven't noticed any major crashes or lagg, but bear in mind that I'm not really a critical user, so I dont pay too much attention to these things.

You could always just make a full nandroid backup of your current rom and just try it out. If it's not for you, you'll be back to 12.0.x in no time

(edit: you're data --> your data)
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] donkyshot:
Thanks! I'll just try a clean install then, system is indeed encrypted and it's better after all these times dirty flashing updates.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Cheater912:
Hi, I'm having trouble sifting through the forum for clear information regarding sideloading One UI 3 beta for my S20+. I have several questions that I haven't found concise answers for and would appreciate some help. Please direct me to the correct threads if I missed something obvious.

Current setup is SM-G986U1 Snapdragon on BTIG firmware.

I want to sideload One UI 3 beta using Odin because the beta registration is always either missing or at max capacity. I know there was an update yesterday, so the latest version may not be available online yet.

Questions:

1. Generally, are full beta images available, or only incremental OTA updates?

2. Can the update be sideloaded without unlocking the bootloader? If it can, does data need to be wiped?

3. Once on the beta, will I receive OTA updates, or will I have to sideload future ones?

4. Has anybody uploaded a beta update zip for my model/fw combo yet? I haven't seen it in the Snapdragon thread, but I may have missed it.

Thanks in advance! And apologies if these questions are commonly asked. I found it difficult to search through the forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] BigE:
Search the other threads for it. It is all well explained. In a nutshell, you will have to flash BTIF, and then sideload the beta versions one after another. There isn't an 'image' to flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Cheater912:
Thanks. So there's no way to do it without wiping. Maybe they'll open it up again soon...
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] elliwigy:
look in the beta thread....
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] the-_-ghost:
I do not know what the last 4 temperature sensors are?

Is my guess correct of the first 8 ones ?

[IMG="cpu-z"]https://i.imgur.com/zRAUEHc.jpg[/IMG]
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] the-_-ghost:
is it allowed to bump a thread if no answer was provided ?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] lifeline:
Good Day XDA devs!! I have a BA aka XDA IIs wherein I use a 256mb SD Card. Every time I flash a new ROM, I copy the extended ROM in my SD Card. Since my SD card is quite short of storage space, I erased the other folders in my SD card to accommodate space. My problem starts when every time I'm done with my installation, the unit resets itself right...??? then after when I access my storage card, everything and I mean everything (the folders that I deleted) comes back to life!

How can I possibly "STOP" the storage card from "autoload" the folders that I have already deleted...

I tried doing a hard reset (power + record + reset) following the format NO, YES, YES. The 3rd entry states "format the storage card" to still "NO AVAIL"
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] SilverSamurai:
Huh? Format Storage Card? or just Format Storage?

If you mean the SD card, If you need to format it go use a card reader.

The Format Storage Option in the bootloader is for the OS Storage, it's where your OS and other programs are located, you cant really format it empty. Otherwise, you'll have a bricked unit... Err... considering the bootloader is beyond the BA Storage Allocation, we are safe.

Check

for the "Storage"

Settings->System->Memory->Main

for the "Storage Card"

Settings->System->Memory->Storage Card
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Willy1970:
Please help, I bought this cheap chineese phone Nava N5pro. It is a fake, all info is wrong like ram 1gb instead of 6gb 8 Gb memory instead of 128gb. The worst is that it came loaded with malware.

Tried to reglas to get rid of malware but did not work, can not find the right firmware.

It is a mtk 6580 the build is MRA58K I can connect to computer with sp tool but I need help finding the correct rom.

Thanks. Wilson
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] AJAY_D24:
Hello

I am two days in to fully using my pixel 5. I upgraded from pixel 2 running Android 10.

I have noticed an incredibly infuriating bug when listening to spotify in my car. On my pixel 2 there were no problems.

The normal process would be for me to start the ignition in my car, phone connects to bluetooth after a few seconds, and spotify would start playing automatically. Song information would load and be seen on the cars infotainment. The artist would show, and the song and the album, etc. Skip song, restart song, all works from steering wheel buttons and car's touch screen.

Now, using the pixel 5, my phone would connect to my car but no song information would get transferred to my cars infotainment. See picture attached.

Skip function not available. Song details not available. Volume control still works though.

Is anyone else having these problems? My car is a VW Golf 2014, mk7 and doesn't support android auto - I've never used that. Like I said I had no problems whatsoever in pixel 2 Android 10. Thanks!

[IMG="bluetooth information not showing"]https://pasteboard.co/Jx1d0sQ1.jpg[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nuumuun:
Look at this thread ...

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-5/help/bluetooth-to-car-track-id-t4178743

It might be helpful to you ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
Hello

I recently installed a new screen protector.

After a day or two I started experiencing phone turned off after I take it off from my back pocket???

It never turned off in my hands or when put aside.

It happened frequently and I noticed sometimes battery stats is varied after turning phone back on, but I think it's normal because the battery Hold on good during the day.

Is there a way to record what is happening after I put it in my back pocket?

Is it accedently pressing the power button and touching on turning it off?

Is there a way to swipe to turn off the phone instead of the new android 11 power menu?

Thanks in advance.

Update 31/01/2021

Ordered new battery and battery connector , it's onboard connector, take it to a reparing shop , and got it fixed .

PS

1-I doubt any reparing shop will replace battery connector because it's very smalle and hard process .

2- order 5 battery connectors as i did , it's cheap and in the replacing process accidently burned 2 connector and the third time was a success , so order 4 or 5 just in case.

update 2

I must be very unlucky

Rear camera and flash stopped working even after hard reset and format.

I replaced the camera and everything is super.

Update 3

Battery is not charging again and stuck at 50% status.

I want to move on to another phone that has a great camera experience.

I honestly don't know if there is a similar camera experience such as pixel.

I watched dozens of reviews and comparisons of other phones.

I am confused
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] hawkswind1:
Seen a few of these at work. Grab top and bottom of phone and twist. See if it turns off. If it does RMA it. My co-worker said he thinks a solder connection gets broke from fatigue from slight bending over and over ie. sitting with phone in back pocket. In the couple cases of this we've seen the complaint has usually involved being in pocket, we give it a twist and it turns off. I guess skinny jeans kill some 4xl's

Found a few on reddit too

[https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/fehu0b/pixel_4_xl_shutting_off_in_pocket/fjykk5r/
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
I twisted it and to my surprise it powered off ? ?.

I have had it with Google phones, no more.

They don't last a year with me.

I had nexus 4 from LG, wifi dies

Pixel 2xl touch screen stopped working, just bought a new screen but it turned out its the mainboard issue.

Pixel 4XL now back pocket issue.

I had older phones from 7 years now still working fine and they endured heavily usage and drops.

No more Google hardware ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] jljtgr:
It's good to know about the twisting test. I almost want to try it on mine... but I have no problems right now and I don't want to stress a part that is so far not broken.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] cursixx:
My Pixel 4 XL just started doing this last week (Ordered on release day from Google) and I have a RMA replacement on the way. Luckily mine was still under warranty but only by a day.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Rebel7022:
Google put out a notice recently saying that they extended the warranty for the Google Pixel 4 XL to add another year so you get 2 years now.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
Since I repaired a broken back camera glass cover through a local repair shop, so warranty is over.

I found a work around this problem :cowboy:

I put it around my nick or waist through a case phone that can be worn around the nick.

Since my pixel only have this problem while pressed hard.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bigmatt503:
Link to article? I cannot find anything on this.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] starflyr:
well... a couple days before Christmas my 4xl starting turning off randomly in my pocket. tmobile is sending a replacement (asurant) ..

did the twist test and it powered off... wtf google.. no face id on the 5? and more problems...I might have to get my first iPhone...smfh
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
Update 31/01/2021

Ordered new battery and battery connector , it's onboard connector, take it to a reparing shop , and got it fixed.

PS

1-I doubt any reparing shop will replace battery connector because it's very smalle and hard process .

2- order 5 battery connectors as i did , it's cheap and in the replacing process accidently burned 2 connector and the third time was a success , so order 4 or 5 just in case.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
Update: ordered new camera from aliexpress , worth 15$ , take it to repair shop, replaced it successfully and worked fine , didn't take much photos yet but seems promising.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
Update 3

Battery is not charging again and stuck at 50% status.

I want to move on to another phone that has a great camera experience.

I honestly don't know if there is a similar camera experience such as pixel.

I watched dozens of reviews and comparisons of other phones.

I am confused

Does any owner and lover of image quality bought another phone and liked its image quality, portrait mode of moving children or object?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] murphyjasonc:
My wife's 4Xl's rear camera and flash stopped working last week. I tried all the usual steps to get it back working to no avail. I did a little research and came across a reddit post that helped. I was able to reboot the phone and as soon as it booted back up pull down the top menu and turn the flash on. Surprisingly when I did that the flash came on and the camera started working again. I'm not sure if this a permanent fix but it has been a week without anymore problems. When it stopped working the flash icon in the pull down menu would say that it was in use by the camera. No amount of restarts or factory resets would clear it up but what I did above did the trick. Hopefully this will help someone else.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
I googled a lot about camera issues , never came across of what you did.

I purchased and replaced the camera successfully .

But I encountered the battery issues one more time , but this time I had it with pixel .

I purchased a new S21 ultra .

Still testing it .

It's heavier and bigger , I don't like it so far .

But I am going to wait until I get to be more familiar with it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
But I am going to order a new battery and battery connector oboard and replace it.

In the meantime I am having S21 ultra in my hands , I still didn't have time to test it's camera image , I hope i like it similarly to pixel
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
I ordered a new battery and battery replacement and installed them.

But instantly the rear camera issue returned.

This happened last time I replaced the battery too.

I tried your solution.

It did not work.

Can you tell me about it?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] murphyjasonc:
I think it has to do with timing. I was able to turn the flashlight on and off from the QS menu before unlocking my phone. Luckily this solved the problem for me and it hasn't come back.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mhd1st:
Tried it millions of times, never worked
[Huawei Developers] XDARoni:
HMS vs. GMS- Gaming with Nearby Service

As a part of the HMS service suite for developers, Huawei offers Nearby Service. This service takes advantage of WiFi, Cellular and Bluetooth connections to provide users with scenario-based data transmission. This is what developers use to allow their users to conveniently interact with people and things nearby. Huawei uses its proprietary nStack technology to enable high-performance communication over a short distance. This allows for fast files transfers, communication, and collaboration.

How Nearby Service Enhances the Gaming Experience

To play games with a friend remotely, your phone will use your standard internet connection. If you want to play a game with a friend that is within your vicinity, nearby services can use a direct connection to make this a much better experience.

For users without cellular or WiFi data connections, they'll be able to use nearby service to continue to enjoy multiplayer gaming.

Huawei's comprehensive development guides can help you implement nearby service into your app, so your users can take advantage of local multiplayer gaming. These guides are easy to understand, and will quickly get you headed in the right direction for this service.

If you're looking for inspiration on how nearby service can be used in your app, you should look at Huawei's sample codes. These sample codes will show you different ways in which this service can be used to improve your app.

Huawei's HMS APIs are designed to provide you with a simple development process. You will not have to deal with underlying networking details, and you can just focus on your app's development.

HMS Nearby Services vs. GMS Nearby Connection

With the development of Nearby Service, Huawei is able to provide a much faster and more reliable service than the GMS Nearby Connection. HMS offers a complete open-source solution with kits available for many different aspects of your app development. Huawei has a strong development team and dedicates a lot of resources to help developers implement their services.

Read more: How to use HUAWEI Nearby Service to Develop a Business Card Exchange Function for APP
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
Does anyone have any thoughts about the long term use of this processor.

Just to explain my query better, I usually keep my phone's for at least 3 year's. I currently have the Huawei P20 PRo which has been a brilliant phone and still runs flawlessly.

I would like to go back to pixel, the pixel 5, because of the software and the simplicity and beauty of the photos.

A concern I have is the processor. Will it be as good in 2 to 3 year's? Obviously you can't guess at future of software and programs which may need greater processing power.

I don't have a technical background so this question may be a bit basic and not easy to answer.

But I would just be interested in anyone's thoughts on this.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] Gibsonflyingv:
My two cents, we've gotten to a point where phone processors are great and software isn't getting massively more intense. Of course it will be "slower" than newer "top end" cpus, but one of the things to highlight from the review here on xda was the app opening time benchmark and compare between the S20 and the P5. Note how the P5 crushes the S20. You can also compare to the OP8T. Yes, the OP8T is faster. But are you really going to notice the difference between 20ms and 10ms to open Chrome? I won't...

P5

[IMG="P5"]https://www.xda-developers.com/files/2020/10/Pixel-5_App-Launch-Speed-Test-1024x512.jpg[/IMG]

S20

[IMG="S20"]https://www.xda-developers.com/files/2020/07/SM-G981U1_App-Launch-Speed-Test-1024x512.jpg[/IMG]

OP8T

[IMG="OP8T"]https://www.xda-developers.com/files/2020/10/2020-10-13-1024x537.jpg[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
I think the longevity of a phone nowadays is based on the battery life.

And the pixel 5 with this tremendous battery life has this well covered.

Some people will even put maybe 1 cycle every two days. So this also means that after 3 years. The battery should have much more health

(My pixel 2 has 70-75% health and my pixel 4 93% health. Both had similar battery life when they were brand new)
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
Thanks, it's not an easy question to answer I know and I suspect I wouldn't notice the difference either
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
Perhaps longevity was not quite the right word to use , as I was really looking at the processor life and performance over time rather than the battery. I don't know what the battery health is like on my P20 but it's still lasting more than a day after 3 year's so hopefully the 5 will be as good if not better
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] Floge999:
i think it is hard to say and it really depends on how google maintains the software and optimizes it especially for this phone. If google has success with their own soc the pixel might look comparatively week in 1-3 pixel generations. Comparing the pixel 5 to other phones is hard because pricing differs so much around the world, but if you can get something like the onplus 8T for the same price? It's a hard sell to be honest.

I am still using my oneplus 3 which is still absolutely fine for day to day use. So you should be able to use the pixel until it won't get any updates anymore. Which is what i would say is the real limit of longevity on modern phones. The only reason i still enjoy my oneplus is that the community support is amazing and i already have a choice of multiple android 11 roms.

The oneplus only shows it's age when it comes to gaming and image processing times. So overall i wouldn't rely too much on a synthetic benchmark like the ones posted here because i don't think a few milliseconds in app opening times is ever going to be a problem. App opening is just something that is easy to compare but i think it's a more or less useless benchmark. So overall the pixel 5 should easily last a few years, it is a fine phone.

But if you are into gaming or just processing heavy tasks i don't think the Pixel is a great choice because other phones for the same price* just pack a bigger punch.

*depending on where in the world you are
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
Thanks for your reply, I don't do gaming or anything particularly heavy, watch videos and you tube, social media and emails, although I do have quite a few apps
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
Another example I have was my brother's Pixel 1.

The phone was as fast as day 1. The only issue he had was the battery life, after 4-5 years was destroyed.

He tried to replace it and he failed (broke the screen) otherwise he would be still enjoying Pixel 1 with a nice battery life and smooth performance
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] MrBelter:
Plenty of people in the world still happily using phones with a SD 835 (and even older to be fair). My Nokia 8.1 uses the SD 710 and feels just as snappy as my Pixel 5 and that is 2 years old.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
I'm sure it is, I've always been one for going for the best processor I could afford, my Nexus 6p was a brilliant phone as is my present Huawei p20 pro, so it would a change for me to go for a so called lesser chip but the phone seems so good in all aspects, looking forward to it.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
My Nexus 6p was brilliant too
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] 17-apg:
It's not necessarily about the fastest chipset. Like computers it's more about the marriage of components. And I think Google have achieved this with the Pixel 5. I'm finding mine just as fast if not faster than my one year old Samsung S10e. The OS and SoC really work hand in hand on this phone.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] nchesh:
Thanks, I've ordered mine today so will look forward to receiving it and seeing how well it does