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[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
I was able to download AdGuard and hear that it is a good way to go. I am having a hard time finding setup instructions though how to set it up on the Shield TV to get it to block the home screen apps. Would anyone be kind enough to give me a step by step , how to?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] dcarvil:
Adguard will not block home screen apps. You'll need to replace the launcher to block home screen apps. See my link for using Wolf Launcher above. That information is a couple of years old, and you may need to google for more current information to make it work.

I don't remember what I had setup when I wrote that post 2 years ago, but I currently have adguard DNS servers setup in my router (not in the shield TV), and use Wolf Launcher to remove anything I do not want on my home screen.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
So there is no way to block those home screen ads and keep the stock launcher?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] dcarvil:
If I remember correctly, I was able to partially block some of the ads by disabling some of the google services. It was not really satisfactory, though. Replacing the launcher is a better solution. Google "nvidia shield block home screen ads", and you'll find plenty of articles. Most of them recommend replacing the launcher.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
Darn, I wanted to use the stock launcher. Disabling the services causes issues with my Geforce gaming services. I have read that Blockada, Adguard or Pi-Hole has successfully been used to block the home screen ads.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] dcarvil:
Blockada, Adguard, and Pi-Hole are all DNS blockers. They can prevent some ad content from appearing, once you find the correct DNS to block, but they cannot remove the ad app from your home screen - the app will just display generic content instead. At least that is what it did two years ago.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
Well, that's OK. I don't mind it being there as long as I don't have to look at their tailored ads and inappropriate content. If it just displays generic content that would work! What does it show if blocked? Just an add for Google Play or something?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] dcarvil:
Sorry, I don't remember what it showed, and it may have changed since then. Perhaps someone who currently has DNS blocking with the stock launcher will answer.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
So if AdGuard will not block the home screen ads, what is the purpose of using AdGuard on the Shield TV? Is there any other benefit?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] 93boba:
I have 0 ads on my Nvidia Shield TV. I have 2 adguardhome DNS that are directly set on my Asuswrt Merlin. However, you can block the ads in old fashion way.

Whether you're connected through WIFI or Ethernet the process is the same. Set the IP manually to static and input all defaults (gateway, subnet) and for DNS use:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

If you want "family protection" version use these:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

That's it. No more ads!

###

The most convenient way to get rid of all bulk crap is to debloat your Nvidia Shield TV. The stock Google launcher ain't that good. I suggest removing it and replacing it with Emotn UI. EmotnUI is high-quality launcher that does not feel junky... simply great.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
Thank you. Do I do this directly on my Shield TV or on my router?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] 93boba:
The router is the way to go. That way you can effortlessly eliminate all advertisements on any device that is linked to your network. Just make sure that DHCP does not use Google DNS because that will override what you set in the router.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
It didn't work. I set DNS on my Shield but as soon as I re-enabled Google Play Services and rebooted ads came back.
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] 93boba:
Your NStv is using probably DHCP. Change it to STATIC and set DNS as I mentioned earlier. Where do you see ads?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
Well, what I ended up doing is clearing cache and data on the Google Play Services app. I then disabled it. Restarted and the ads are no longer present. What would be the advantage of blocking them via the Static/DNS settings? The fact that I could have Google Play Services active and still not see the ads on the home screen?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] 93boba:
You won't see ads inside apps and when browsing. Take a screen shot and share of these ads that you want to remove....
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] Tenacious--M:
I'm kind of new to this. Would you possibly be able to give me a step-by-step of how to do this on my router? I have a Netgear Nighthawk XR500
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] MrOoosoo:
Time Is Money. smart folks dont work for free.

Maybe try and learn something. And figure it out.(by using GOOGLE`S search engine)

Or do the appified easy way.

https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/XR500/XR500_QSG_EN.pdf
[AT&T HTC One (M9)] ratdude747:
This week I'm getting blackballed into finally upgrading from my old fleet of M9's.

Anyway, my wife smoked her M9 (GPU/display driver failure, she was running Linage 17). I had a spare M9 (I have three total, hers, mine, and the spare, all Att model M9's), moved over the SIM, get a message from Cricket that I need to re-register the SIM. Ok, go to the store yesterday, they tell me it can't be activated (and my phone is soon to die) because "it's a 3G phone". I assume they meant no VoLTE... which as far as I know both of ours has supported.

Perhaps it's a stock ROM issue that has the M9 blacklisted... anybody else get this line from Cricket or ATT? Or do I need to talk to somebody not local who knows what they're looking at. While I'd love to upgrade to 5G (and given how rough it's been, likely on a different carrier), the only phones in budget I can't get good cases for, and my line of work is rough on phones...
[AT&T HTC One (M9)] mmortal03:
Did you find a solution to this?
[AT&T HTC One (M9)] webfeind:
I have an AT&T branded M9 with Android 7 firmware update 4.27.502.7 on it and everything works fine on H2O wireless which is on AT&T. I did have to get them to provision the line for VoLTE first
[AT&T HTC One (M9)] ratdude747:
No, I moved to T-Mobile (and a pair of OnePlus Nord N10's) and called it a day. Good riddance to Cricket/Att!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Zachrandir:
Not rooted.

Android Version: 8.0.0

I have an issue with google backups not running on my phone. In settings it says

"Waiting to backup..." perpetually and "Couldn't backup data. Try again later" when tapping the backup now button.

I tried using the ADB commands as described [here](https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-google-backup-waiting-to-backup.3895101/), with and without my screen lock enabled, but didn't have any luck. I have installed, uninstalled, and /or disabled google drive and google one with no change.

When initiating a backup with the command bmgr backupnow --all it returns the following:

Running incremental backup for all packages.
Package @pm@ with result: Transport error
Backup finished with result: Transport error

I don't really know what I'm doing with log cat but I was able to use logcat to catch the following error messages when running the backup command. It seems that there is an authentication error, but I'm stumped on how to go about troubleshooting it. Any help would be appreciated.

07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : [GmsBackupTransport] Error sending final backup to server:
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : omu: Server failed authorization.
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : error auth code : 5
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at oku.b(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):13)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at com.google.android.gms.backup.transport.BackupTransportChimeraService.a(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):13)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at ppw.c(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):1)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at ppc.call(Unknown Source:10)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at ppw.q(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):4)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at ppw.finishBackup(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):3)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at android.app.backup.BackupTransport$TransportImpl.finishBackup(BackupTransport.java:627)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at com.android.internal.backup.IBackupTransport$Stub.onTransact(IBackupTransport.java:164)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at android.os.Binder.transact(Binder.java:604)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at dzc.onTransact(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):2)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at android.os.Binder.transact(Binder.java:604)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at adwb.onTransact(:com.google.android.gms@212116019@21.21.16 (040400-378233385):17)
07-05 21:58:45.872 2465 3760 E Backup : at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:674)
[General Questions and Answers] darkensx:
hi is there a command to pull a bluetooth device's vendor id currently connected to my phone via adb shell or terminal emulator? the only command i found so far is dumpsys bluetooth_manager but it only gives me the name of the device and the mac address not the vendor id..
[General Questions and Answers] darkensx:
bump.. if it helps any im trying to find the vendor id of the ipega 9083S in direct mode gamepad tester does not see it in this mode so it will not provide the info.. also it appears that the controller doesn't have a vendor ID in direct mode??!! How is that possible? See screenshot.
[General Questions and Answers] rubiclove:
Hi Everyone, sorry for my bad English if my question not clear enough:

- Phone model: Lamborghini 88 Tauri, snapdragon 801 MSM8974PRO-AB, 3/64 android 4.4.4

- After flash the ROM of LG G3 android 4.4.4 (I cooked but not well) ==> TWRP status sucessed, but No OS to reboot (only 16Mb), so i decided to restore (this steps i did so many times as backed up in TWRP). However when i reboot i shutdown immediately and totally bricked can not boot.

- I followed the guided to use Stock ROM of Oneplus X (same Qualcomm chip) to flash by Qfil in EDL mode, all success however it still can not boot to recovery (Only LED light flashing but not charging). So i decide to Flash another Stock ROM Xiaomi Mi 4 but now can not connect to EDL mode again.

- Facing issues now: Screen if off, could not access so i can not enable USB debugging for fastboot commands & unlock bootloader. Also ADB command can not use as it show no devices connected (Only can use Fastboot). Another issue: i can not go to EDL mode because whenever i connect the phone ==> LED light on and look likes charging mode (tried to keep power button or combine with volume +- but still show No Qualcomm Port... I used fastboot-edl tool, it shows:"done, entered EDL mode" but the driver still available on Device Manager & can use fastboot command, not really in EDL mode.

Really appreciated for You all support.

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[HTC Excalibur] xatzis5000:
My friend bought me a tmobile dash from america.I hevw to run the phone on a greek network but it doesnt working.It says the sim is valid?What do i have to do to make it work?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
get it sim unlocked for one.

Read this thread
[HTC Excalibur] xatzis5000:
Is this the only way?I mean i have a qtek8310 and i sim unlocked it with the SPV-Services.Can i do the same with the Dash?I dont have a windows xp system at the time and the progrmam doesnt run..Thats why im asking!

Did anyone tested it?

Anyway if this is the only way unlocking the phone whats the price jockyw2001 asking?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
If your phone had it working with an American provider, he can call the provider for the unlock code.

If it was straight from a store........find a computer with XP and go thru Jocky.

Not sure how much he asks for.

Can't you ask any off them Ellines to unlock it for you out there?
[HTC Excalibur] xatzis5000:
He changed the provider he doesnt have anymore T-mobile so we cant ask for a code anymore...

Before i ment that SPV-services doesnt run on vista.You must run it on XP system to test it if it can unlock the phone the same way as qtek8310 did.

Oi "Ellines" want a lot of money to do it!Some big mobile phone stores in Greece think that we are stupid...

They want something like 60euros witch is about 80dollars sometimes to make just a sim unlock and i dont trust them!I prefer to do it my way!

Lot of money dont you thing..?
[Introductions] ThatSOB:
Hi everyone,

I'm always looking into expanding my experience with tchnology and thought it would be a good a time as any to get into custom ROM's and the such. Currently using a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro in AUS with global MIUI and am looking for something a bit closer to stock or Oxygen OS as I used to have a few OnePlus'. Love a good gesture navigation system.

Cheers.
[Realme X2 Pro Questions & Answers] Hemantgits:
So i just Got the REALME UI 2.0 update via System Updater and i downloaded is IMMEDIATELY.

But when i tried to install it via ORANGEFOX RECOVERY. It gave me error saying "this Package is for RMX1931L1" and couldnt install on this device.

Can please someone explain what it means, and how can i install this package.

EDIT. 1 : First i installed unofficial TWRP

than i installed C.38 ozip to get Stock recovery than i Relocked Bootloader (which wiped everything internal memory and everything) than i rebooted and checked for update. Got the A11 update downloaded it and Flashed it.

And now i am on A11 stock Locked bootloader and Working Fine.

BTW i live in INDIA
[Realme X2 Pro Questions & Answers] stefancrisxd98:
I think you're going to hard brick your device if you've got the bl unlocked and try to flash the official update through OrangeFox. My suggestion is to move the ota file to your pc, relock the bootloader if you're on rui1.0, then move the file and flash it clean, with the bl locked.
[Realme X2 Pro Questions & Answers] hrvoje007:
How did you even get the update, where do you live?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] vanthatou:
I just bought a USB type C-to-3.5mm adaptor (Xiaomi brand) and plugged into S21u using my existing earphones such as Sony, Realme and Huawei. None of them is working. It says "USB is not supported". I do not want to use Type C earphones as all my other mobiles and laptops use 3.5mm jack. Any solution?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
The adapter must have an inboard DAC.

Newer Samsung phones output in digital only, no analog.

Use the Samsung C port/3.5 mm adapter.

Better yet get a pair of Buds+, at the very least you'll want them for calls.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] vanthatou:
Finally, got myself a basic type C earphone made by Samsung (costs 27 USD) rather than an adapter with built-in DAC. The sound is rich in mid and high but lacks bass compared to my existing 3.5mm earphones.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
I had the same earphones, single driver, no bass at all, totally worthless. Replaced them with these which are very good. Samsung no longer offers them but can be found in South Korea on eBay. Contrary to the video the price is down to around $70 USD. Not as good as the 1MORE Quad Driver which requires an adapter.
[macOS] Nameless Foe:
Hello Everyone!​

Follow this guide if you would like to download macOS Monterey​

This will be the first of many guides to come​

Cheers​

Can you show me how to snag a copy?

Well Yes, I can!
​

1. You will need a mac first of all / Hackintosh

2. Travel on over to GitHub so you can get " gibMacOS "..

( gibMacOs is a py2/py3 script that can download components direct from apple! ) gibMacOS Link GitHub

3. Once you download, bring to the forefront of your desktop and open and run gibMacOs command.. ( This will take some time )

4. So when Available Products appears, there will be a list of FINAL Releases pushed by apple... Down on the bottom where it asks you to select and option, choose letter C and press enter.

5. Now you will have 4 options. Type ( 4 ) for developer and press enter again

6. You will start to download the Developer Catalog now

7. Once Finished, another list will appear and you are going to want to select number ( 1 ) at the bottom this time and press enter! This is macOS 12 beta

8. Once it has finished downloading, you can close the Terminal

9. Open gibMacOS folder again and find the folder named macOS Downloads, open developers, and open macOS12 beta folder

10. Now you should see a file named " InstallAssistant.pkg " .... Run this pkg

11. Continue the Setup for the install assistant

12. Now check your applications and MacOS12 will now be in applications folder

Cheers

​
[macOS] #mcl:
Can I do this on an 2013 MBP?
[macOS] Nameless Foe:
Yes, you can get the macOS Monterey Installer but there are a few things extra that will need to be done in order to get it running on an older MBP

I will have a guide soon but you might would consider this is an early build and If that Mac you using is your Daily Driver, well that's up to you 😉
[macOS] #mcl:
Ok I really appreciate it. Indeed it is actually my dailly driver and I really depend on my Mac, but I think I can try it one weekend for a few hours before going back to Catalina. Will watch out for that guide 🙃
[macOS] Nameless Foe:
Ok cool. Let me know how it goes 😌
[Redmi Note 10S] liam_lost:
Hi all,

I really need your help, my computer doesn't recognize the phone in fastboot, I've installed different drivers and none of them work, in device manager it appears as Android with the yellow exclamation mark. I've already enabled USB Debugging mode, not sure what am I missing, please help.
[Redmi Note 10S] Ricardo 182:
Check in another USB Port, use original xiaomi's wire...and install latest USB drivers
[Redmi Note 10S] gerardoomp:
I have the same problem, i'm using the original xiaomi wire and already installed lastest usb drivers.. the fact is that when I plug in the cell phone in fastboot mode the computer keeps sounds as connecting and disconnecting the device (I used two wires and two different computers)
[Redmi Note 10S] liam_lost:
Yup exact same thing, I hope somebody knows how to fix it and help us out.
[Redmi Note 10S] Ricardo 182:
Try with mi flash tool software for the computar... And let the program install the original firmware again... I think you can get rid of the problem
[Redmi Note 10S] liam_lost:
I'll try that, thanks for the help.
[Redmi Note 10S] seyren00:
I had the same problem, and I fixed it changing the cellphone drivers in device manager, from: "Android" to ---------> "Xiaomi Composite MDB Interface".

Hope it helps someone.
[Redmi Note 10S] liam_lost:
Can you please tell me how do I do that?
[Redmi Note 10S] liam_lost:
Tried that but still don't recognize the phone :(
[Redmi Note 10S] Antho02:
worked perfect for me! thank you!
[Redmi Note 10S] seyren00:
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[Redmi Note 10S] liam_lost:
Thanks I tried but not sure why it shows this android oneView attachment 5366067
[Redmi Note 10S] seyren00:
Thats it bro, change that to Xiaomi Composite MDB interface, the first time my cellphone showed the same.
[Redmi Note 10S] Pino76:
Hi, where do I get the USB drivers? Even the official website says to make sure that "your PC has necessary drivers", but they don't provide any link where you can get them.

The Unlock Tool only has a "Check" button next to the version number, which says "5.5.224.24(Already latest)" and again, no drivers check. There are tons of fishy websites that claim to have the drivers and I have already tried several of them, but no success. Your help would be much appreciated.
[Redmi Note 10S] seyren00:
https://c.mi.com/thread-3221402-1-0.html try using this guide bro.
[Redmi Note 10S] Pino76:
Thank you, unfortunately, it didn't work for me. My device is still not showing up.
[Redmi Note 10S] Pino76:
Hi, after almost 2 days of constant researching and trying and failing and testing, I have finally figured it out! You need two things: MediaTek Driver and disabling Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 10. It's because normally, the (64-bit) Windows 10 system won't allow you to install an unsigned driver and the Mediatek Driver is unsigned.

Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, open PC settings

2. Go to Update & Security

3. Go to Recovery tab

4. Press & hold Shift key on your keyboard and click the Restart now button (in the Advanced startup section)

5. Select Troubleshoot ->Advanced setup -> Startup Settings and press Restart

6. Press 7 number key corresponding to "Disable driver signature enforcement" entry.

The system will now boot with the Driver Signature Enforcement disabled (it's going to be automatically enabled with the next restart). Download the Mediatek Driver (official source), unzip the file. Here's how I installed the driver:

1. Press the Windows key, type Device Manager and open the utility program

2. Click the top item in the list (your PC's name) and click Action in the menu and select Add Legacy Hardware.

3. Click Next in the Wizard, select Install hardware manually, and again Next and Next again.

4. Click Have Disk, Browse, navigate to the unzipped folder: SmartPhoneDriver > x64 > Unsigned infs and select the file android_winusb.inf. Click OK and select Media Tek Inc. in the left pane and then Next and Finish.

Your phone will now finally appear in the Unlock Tool.

This should work for all Note 10s users who also happen to have a 64-bit Windows 10 machine. Let me know how it went for you.
[Redmi Note 10S] chato.con.che:
hey Guys, i´m new in the forum. But i had the same problem and i´m bringing the solution.

This error happens because Windows doesn´t recognize the bootloader, then you must install manually the bootloader´s driver and connect again your phone, so simple. I´m attaching the driver in this post.

Cheers.
[Redmi Note 10S] piuma1:
download google usb driver: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb

connect phone to pc in fastboot mode. then go to device manager and update related driver named: android.

choose have disk and select Android_USB.inf file. then highlight Android bootloader interface and install driver. in win 10 must disable driver signature verification
[Redmi Note 10S] dajohlopez:
After searching for a long time, I found that this is the solution that works 100%. At last I was able to register the unlock of the bootloader today after a week of searching how to do it, since the driver did not work, thank you.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] HyperM3:
I have a couple words that I dont want in my dictionary which the phone apparently saved. How do I get rid of them?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ariel0103:
use eT9mywords. Worked for me and love this application. you can add and delete words in your dictionary. It's bundled in the latest ROM by Dutty.

Just try to search my friend.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ariel0103:
found it here... enjoy!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2497035#post2497035
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] HyperM3:
Thanks for the quick reply!!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Samerppp:
hello guys

i have x3 pro and in my country there is no phone of 2021 devices work on local netowrk (sim cards not work just wifi)

is there any way to solve this problem?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
can't compute ur question

please rephrase
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Samerppp:
just 2020 imei devices and older work on local network else get no sevice
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
honestly, that don't make sense to me

what country is it?

are you using global x3 pro?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Samerppp:
help please
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Vijayyaru:
Yes where are you from?