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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juls07:
Hi, is there anyways to overclock the fire hd 8 2017 past 1.30GHz, I'm running a rooted lineage os 14.1 I have looked for many different methods I've only tried apps so far but I'm well up to flashing a custom KERNAL using twrp I just want to be able to play casual games like MineCraft and jetpack joyride at a relatively playable frame rate and jetpack joyride without any stutters preferably any help is greatly appreciated, thanks in advanced.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AmznUser444 Dev:
You can use a heatsink or cooling fan from your old/dead PC and put it on your Fire tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juls07:
This doesn't really try tell me how to overclock past 1.30GHz I need a custom kernal in order to go past 1.30GHz
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juls07:
[SOLVED] I installed pimp your Rom from APK pure i applied a bunch of changes and it runs butter smooth [SOLVED]
[General Topics] TheMystic:
The internet is full of discussions about WhatsApp's new Privacy Policy and a lot is being said about how they negatively impact users' privacy. The issue is primarily this: SHARING of data with other FACEBOOK apps and services.

While a lot of concerns have been raised, there is no article that I have found which tell us HOW this new change is going to impact us negatively.

Here is what WhatsApp collects from its users (and going to share with FACEBOOK beginning February 2021):

Your Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Contacts (Full Address Book)

IP Address

Coarse Location

Profile Picture

Device ID

User ID

Advertising Data

Product Interaction

Crash Data

Performance Data

Other Diagnostic Data

Customer Support

Other User Content

Hardware Model

Operating System

Battery level

Signal strength

Time zone

Status

Those who use WhatsApp Payments service, the following additional info collected will be shared:

Payment Info

Purchase History

The question is this:

How is this change going to adversely impact users?

WhatsApp does NOT have access to the contents of your messages, voice calls, video calls, etc as these are E2E (end-to-end) encrypted. So it is NOT clear how the new change in privacy policy is such a big deal. Here are some potential scenarios:

1. The backups you create (locally as well as in the cloud) are reportedly NOT encrypted (although I doubt this). Does that mean WhatsApp will have access to your messages and other stuff? And use these in ways you are not comfortable with?

2. I don't know if Facebook REQUIRES users' phone numbers during registration. If that isn't a mandatory requirement, this is what can (or will) happen:

Since WhatsApp has full access to your address book (or contacts), it will now start 'recommending' your Facebook profile (if you have one) to your address book contacts on Facebook, even if you want to stay anonymous.

3. If you interact with Business accounts on WhatsApp, details of your interests/ enquiries/ purchases would be collected and shared with FACEBOOK. Chats with Business Accounts are NOT E2E encrypted, so that information will be shared with FACEBOOK to serve ads to generate revenue.

If you are a Facebook user, much of the above information is probably already available with FACEBOOK.

Apart from the above, I really can't think of how this new change in Privacy Policy will affect users' privacy.

Are people just having herd mentality and making too much noise over nothing?

Hope someone can throw some clarity on this.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
With a lot of difficulty, I have found an example of HOW the new change in Privacy Policy can adversely affect users:

Here is an example:

Let's say A and B are married. A is having extramarital affair with C. Now A and C are secretly conversing over WhatsApp without B's knowledge.

With the new policy change, WhatsApp will inform Facebook about the frequent conversations between A and C. Please note that the contents of this conversation is NOT shared, because WhatsApp itself doesn't have access to it. But only the fact that the two are in constant touch with each other over WhatsApp, and if they are meeting up, then that detail too will be shared using location data!

Facebook will think A and C are friends, so it will start showing friends recommendation to A's contacts. In other words, Facebook will start recommending C's profile to B. B will now wonder who is C 🤔. And somehow figure out the relationship between A and C.

Do you now understand why FACEBOOK is evil and why the new privacy policy is unacceptable? 😂🤣😂
[General Topics] RedAbrabbit:
Thank you for your info.
[General Topics] DarkLight72:
I have to say I slightly disagree, since WhatsApp and Facebook are both closed-source, there is no way to confirm that they stick with End to End encryption 100% of the time, do it at all, or even use robust encryption algorithms. Plus, we all know the shady stuff Facebook already does with user information and selling it to advertisers. In fact, before this update to the privacy policy WhatsApp has probably already been collecting user information or something along the lines of that, so you are right in the sense that this new privacy policy update probably won't change much.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
Some misinformation clarified:

WhatsApp privacy policy update: Don’t fall for these false claims

WhatsApp's new privacy policy has caused some concern among users. but don't believe all that is being circulated about the messaging app.

indianexpress.com
[General Topics] TheMystic:
While nothing can be ruled out, we will still give them the benefit of doubt and accept their word on conversations being E2E encrypted.

If you are using WhatsApp AND Facebook, there isn't going to be much difference because if you have Facebook app installed on your device, it already has much of that info which will now be formally shared.

If you are using WhatsApp but NOT Facebook, you still aren't going to see any difference because what is Facebook going to do with the information it receives from WhatsApp?

With the new privacy policy, WhatsApp is only making arrangements to save itself from litigations. What I mean is information sharing was already happening at some level, which is now only being formalized. Users will hardly see a change.

It will only make a difference if you quit both. That way you can stay away from evil FACEBOOK.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
Answering your questions about WhatsAppâ€™s January 2021 Privacy Policy update | WhatsApp Help Center

faq.whatsapp.com

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[HTC Excalibur] tmcdoniel:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121977962277773693.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

I just heard about this product as it was reviewed in today's Wall Street Journal. I've downloaded the free version which has less features, but WOW. even the free version supports youtube and shoutcast, and gives alot better interface for listening to your music.

The paid version ($29.99) seems that it has quite a bit more features. I'll need to play with the free version first for a while to see if I want to pay out 30 more dollars or not. Plus, I did have it lock up my phone once when I was trying to view pictures on my phone, so I need to gain confidence in it's stability.

Here's the website for those interested. http://kinoma.com/play/

Thank you,

Timothy McDoniel
[HTC Excalibur] gixxum:
nice post. thanks man.
[HTC Excalibur] Master Loon:
It is nice, but any one had lcuk usingmit on the Wing. It works, but after installing a cooked rom It won't read the SD card.

I have tried going back to the stock and it works fine. Once back to the cooked Rom it won't work?:confused:

Any Tips Holla

Bah Humbug....Realised this is an Excaliber thread.

If a winger stumbles across or anyone else with a tip. Send please.

Love XDA
[HTC Excalibur] stylez:
The principle is great, BUT there is no .mp4 support for the free version and it's really buggy, also takes over all file associations, so your files look like they have no file association, made my phone crash to the point of removing the battery, i could see in time the pay version being great when they iron out the compatability problems.

Good post though always interested in new tech.
[HTC Excalibur] Master Loon:
it is a bit buggy. i use on the wing. been back and forth with text support. i brought it though. like u said not all file associatons work. send them feed back to help make this thing possible great
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] alexisfrjp:
cant delete

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] SlamD:
i think you can't repair the system better to flash it using the usb burning tools and the last firmware for your box format img
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] trueAK:
Can you give me guide to flash my a95x f3 air!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vishal.h.kale:
Hey friends,

Have you got any solution for this.

Because same thing happened with my A95x f3 box. I tried flashing rom by using burning tools but. Some error comes after 1 % process. May be I am flashing wrong image.

Can some please guide me where I can get correct from

Thanks
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Evender99:
Hi guys, is my phone normal for taking up 24GB of system space? If not, how to resolve it?

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[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Check your apps, see if any of them have large caches. Cache storage counts as system. Things like Photos can get pretty big.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Evender99:
Already cleared cache. System still taking alot of soace.
[Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] aradalien:
Now that we have the Indian version of our device out we have 3 phones sharing the same firmware, the device only released a few days ago so hopefully development should pick up soon as they unlock there bootloader 😁
[Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] Chari69:
I hope so 😃
[Networking] alexisfrjp:
Rakuten Mobile (partner: AU mobile) in Japan is an MVNO that has a new UN-LIMIT plan.

There are many phones incompatible with their network (and partner network) and I'd like to understand why.

For example the Oneplus 5 supports all their+partner frequencies but it still can't grab the network (2G/3G and 4G).

There is a trick using a hidden setting in Android which is "LTE only". In that case, we can connect to the Internet.

1. We can't receive calls and can't call if the 4G isn't available because it happens via their "Rakuten Link" app (kinda VOIP).

2. The quality is awful, I receive a new complain of "echo" in the voice at each call.

Could you help me to understand what's the technological reason behind that?

If it isn't the frequencies, what can it be? I've searched everywhere, they never say the reason behind that incompatibility.

Thanks!
[Networking] autobulb:
Dunno if you're still watching this thread but here's been my experience with Rakuten Mobile:

I have a rooted OP5T. Didn't work out of the box even after putting in the APN settings.

Did some digging around on Japanese blogs and enabling VoLTE does get me connected to the network. You can make calls over the network or use their Link app to use wifi/data instead. Both worked fine in the limited testing I've done. Data was also fine and pretty quick. This worked well for at least a few months.

However, some months later, the fixes and patches I have applied to get VoLTE enabled on my phone doesn't seem to stick or something is resetting it. If I stay home, my connection will stay on indefinitely, however if I go outside, after a few minutes my signal will drop and stay off until I reflash the fixes, or now it seems to reconnect if I reboot the phone. I am starting to think switching cell towers might be doing something? I have more testing to do.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Hey guys,

After a couple days of playing around with tapres.96.dll and monochrome bitmaps, I was successfully able to modify the EVDO indicator using the 3.2.6 kitchen.

If you would like to use it, here's what you do:

1. Replace the SYS\Redist_DPI_96\tapres.96.dll folder with the one provided in the zip.

2. Run BuildNB.bat and cook your rom like you normally would and flash.

Here's a screenshot for all you people who like pics...

Enjoy.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] dcd1182:
its not actually indicating a Rev A area though, right? just statically has an "A" now??
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Right...it's just for aesthetics. However, Verizon has completely rolled out Rev A on their entire network, so for Verizon users they actually are always getting Rev A as long as they are in an EVDO area.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Th3m3:
bah i need alltel to roll out rev A everywhere
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Soon you won't have to worry about that...

Verizon bought Alltel which means they are acquiring all their towers.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Zenoran:
what's that plugin on yer today screen that appears to show data counters of some sort?
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
BatteryStatus. It's the only reason I use it. I disable the battery meter and just show the data usage counter as I use Vistahide Battery Gauge.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Th3m3:
Yeah Its gonna be pretty interesting to c how the merger goes through. I work for an alltel agent and no one on either end really has a clue whats going on lol.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] azclown:
Hey GC - Got a cab for the bat status? That does look cool....
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
lol, somehow this thread became a battery status plug thread.

Here.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] azclown:
Thats why I liked the threads that were about seeing other peoples today screens, so I could see what items other folks have that I may want to try out..... lol Thx for the cab.....
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Protonus:
gc14: That's neat. Can this be done after the fact without reflashing the ROM?

Can we get this in the next build of DCD? :-D I don't use a kitchen yet, it would be nice if it was in there by default.

gc14: Have you tried Batti vs. Vistahide? I liked Batti better seemed more configurable etc.

Also, as far as the data counters, don't you use Resco File Explorer (I thought everyone did) - it has this functionality on the today screen. I'm curious as to your choice etc.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
No, it must be cooked into ROM and flashed.

It's a battery meter. I don't need it to be configurable, just more ram being eaten up by more today plugins. Vistahide is my preferred choice.

Yes I use Resco, and no I don't use the today plugin. See my reason above. The battery status data counter is nice and sleek, doesn't take up a lot of real estate on the today screen, and gets the job done. I just think the battery meter is inferior to Vistahide.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] winiden:
I didn't know this. So should I be disappointed that my speeds haven't changed much since flashing to one of dcd's roms? I always have EVDO coverage...but never more than 800kbps or so, tops.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Your speeds rely on how many T1's are on your tower. 800 is actually not that bad either. The upload speed is usually the dead giveaway that Rev A is there. What's your upload speed?
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] jambrose:
What is a good site for upload speed check and which browser should be used? IE or Opera Mini?
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Test your speeds by tethering to a pc and then go to dslreports or speedtest.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] symyn:
I am getting 2.5 down and .3 up... not bad for a cell phone :)
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] pete9976:
I just did a test with mine (tethered via bluetooth), here's my numbers:

Speed Test #56479359 by dslreports.com

Run: 2008-08-28 19:34:15 EST

Download: 529 (Kbps)

Upload: 475 (Kbps)

In kilobytes per second: 64.5 down 57.9 up

Tested by server: 56 java

User: 2 @ dslreports.com

User's DNS: myvzw.com

Compared to the average of 81 tests from myvzw.com:

* download is 30% worse, upload is 59% better
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] winiden:
I got 680 down, 161 up when I'm tethered. I'm guessing it's an infrastructure thing, from what you described....I'm in a somewhat rural area.

Edit: I just realized I had bittorrent running...getting around 250 up now.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] jambrose:
Same here a bit rural so only 30% signal strength in my office in the basement of my house. I use www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and pick the closest server.

Last Result:

Download Speed: 593 kbps (74.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 179 kbps (22.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] pete9976:
Tried it again using www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and picked NY (closest server).

Last Result:

Download Speed: 998 kbps (124.8 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 502 kbps (62.8 KB/sec transfer rate)

VERY NICE SPEEDS!!
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
All of those speeds show proof of Rev A. I forgot to mention that not only the T1's, but signal strength obviously affects speed...that's a given though.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] SimpTheChimp:
Sorry, gc, but I also have to ask: What is the other (top) part of your screen? Looks like some kind of modified HTC Home applet or something??

Chimp (Tom)
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] jambrose:
He probably used the HCC app to download the HTC Home plugin and used the HCC app to customize it. There are lots of themes that you can add on as well.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] symyn:
The clock (looks like a diamond/touchpro clock) is something that isn't in the downloadable clocks within HCC.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Apota:
I've got download speeds of over 1000 kbps. I used both of these websites:

http://mobilespeedtest.com/

http://text.dslreports.com/mspeed?jisok=1
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] segadc:
I got 104.86kbps on Rev. 0. What's the fastest on Rev. A?
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] osva:
Yeah Here in Puerto Rico it supposed to be Rev A by sprint but my speed arent that good. So I think is just not Rev A..
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Lol, first the thread became a battery status thread, now I guess it's shifted to a speed test thread...
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] symyn:
And we still want to know where you found that clock :)
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
I'm not answering any questions regarding my theme or anything unrelated to the subject of the thread. There's a lovely invention called PM. Use it.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Protonus:
I've also been looking for such a site I can check from the phone. I'm not looking for tethering speeds, but more what the phone can acheive.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] gc14:
Just close the thread
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] answerman:
Sorry GC :-) I'm going to answer this in this thread here.

Mobile speedtest: http://www.dslreports.com/mspeed

Works great in Opera Mobile... I don't use Mini, and haven't used PIE in so long I forgot what it looks like :-)
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Protonus:
Yes, that doesn't do upstream though ;-) I'm looking for one that does upstream too.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] jambrose:
plus it doesn't work for me on Opera Mini. I guess you can Google it and let us all know. :)
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
Hi guys,

after the update, suddenly i lost the recent apps (after pressing the square-in navigation buttons) the screen is simply empty.

anyone knows how to fix it?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] bilalrajput:
there are bugs in android 11 in EU version ,try flashing global MI version instead of eu or factory reset your phone
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
if i flash the global instead of the EU , wont it brick the phone?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] dneill2006:
Not if your bootloader is unlocked.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
unfortunately it is..
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Tiemichael:
Am I right that you are not using POCO-Launcher?

I had / have the same problem with 12.2.3.0 (RJKEUXM) - Factory Reset does NOT help!
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] bilalrajput:
you can unlock bootloader easily and flash mi global version instead of eu and u will face no problems at all
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
actually i use the NOVA launcher.

i think it did happen after checking something with the poco launcher, and then i moved back again to nova.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
i prefer not to do it, as i still have warranty left
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Tiemichael:
Not sure if it's true for all countries, but eg in Singapore unlocking the BL does not void the warranty. (I double confirmed with Xiaomi )
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] hoffeck01:
I have the same problem with the global 12.2.4 in conjunction with the Nova Launcher.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
ok, i can confirm :

I formatted the phone, with the same version installed (12.2.4) - ONLY AFTER INSTALLING NOVA LAUNCHER (BOTH 6.2.18 AND 7.0.11 BETA) THIS ISSUE APPEARS
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] j1miroquai:
same here... It almost makes the phone unusable . I had it with nova and sesame shortcuts and now I can`t use them. also the messenger bubbles are very strange square like... this rom is a disaster....

If I want to use the global rom do i need to have twrp or is there an easier method?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
you can unlock the bootloader and then simply flash with the normal update
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] xsoft7:
so i dig a little bit more, it seems that installing ANY other luancher will cause this issue (tried microsoft,hyperion)

so currently stuck with the POCO launcher
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] adam526:
Thats too bad. Luckily I did not update yet, so I will wait till it works.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Patron470:
I got the same, I uninstalled Smart Launcher and restarted the phone and it works normally again.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] janlwi:
Hi! Stuck with 12.2.4 too. Gestures worked with Android 10 rom and Apex. Now, the phone returns to Poco launcher and the three buttons in the bottom. Possible to use fullscreen gestures. But Poco launcher don't allow to remove apps names, and not enough icons lines... Boeing.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] Tiemichael:
Here is a (not perfect) workaround for the 'recents not working'-issue:

* Switch to Poco-Launcher

* Reboot

* Switch to xyz-launcher

recents will show until the next reboot
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] mizzle_de:
Can confirm this works on MIUI 12.2.4 Global. Keep in mind that ending all apps returns you to the POCO Launcher. Pressing the home button then returns to your custom launcher.
[General Questions and Answers] prakhar2772:
My moto g5 XT1677 was hard bricked and I revived it using a method given on this XDA forum. But after flashing the Stock ROM Latest OREO, I was unable to get any network . My sim is detected and also IMEI no. baseband etc. everything is all right. But it only shows NO SERVICE and sometimes EMERGENCY SERVICES ONLY. BUT here's the twist- But sometime it also shows network and i was able to make calls also. But most of the time the network registration doesn't work.

I downloaded ROM from "lolinet" (link on that hard brick thread), Please somebody help as I don't have any other phone.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Cramiekske:
Just a small question to you all. Does anyone has experience with these chinese clones of the P3300. According to the pictures they look identical but the specs are different. Besides that they are cheaper than a regular one it would be good to try to change some ROMS and play with them before I would brick my own device.

Have a look here: https://www.specialphones.eu/en/store/10062 or here: https://www.specialphones.eu/en/store/10098