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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] axelpix:
AFAIK iGo is illegal on the Diamond too since it's shipped only on SD cards that will hardly be accepted by our babies. :)

Anyway, running fine on my XDA Diamond. :cool:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] THUDUK:
I use the Diamond for IGO8, Memory map OS and Run.GPS....

Rom. Swiftblade 7, radio 05...

Almost instant gps fix, very accurate even whilst out for a run...

Mostly used is Run.gps, then Memory map followed by IGO8 when I have to go to a meeting...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] merrica:
Not really - if you bought yourself iGo on SD card and ported it over, you have purchased the rights to use that software

...unless some overly pedantic legalese prohibits shifting the files from SD card to Internal Storage
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] bennec83:
I have tomtom and igo 8 working perfectly on diamond.

TomTom 7 is easier to use, iGo 8 looks nicer.

Both lag slightly, but i dont care! (i would say that iGo 8 has more lag than TomTom 7)

I really dont understand why people moan about this lag, granted it shouldnt be there and HTC need to sort the implementation out, but are people really that inept that they cannot follow a big red line? (unless you are visually impared then that comment doesnot apply to you)

PM me if interested in trying either
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] StarMonkee:
I'd agree completely with that. Whilst iGO's voice navigation is more precise, I don't like the fact that it's almost constantly talking to you - TomTom only speaks when you're getting close to turns.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Howell:
The "delay" that occurs is not due to TT7 nor Igo or any GPS software...

I keep Igo and TT7 on my Internal Storage and with some Rom/Radio I do have lag and with some I don't.

So it's mainly a problem of ROM/Radio IMHO.

Speaking of lag : remember that the GPS precision is usually 15 to 20 meters (depending on atmospheric conditions) wich may be reduced to 5 meters if there is enough Sats in view and if the GPS can use DOP...

To sum up my thoughts about TT7 / Igo8 :

- TT7 overall performance is better

- Igo8 is visually far better (3d, GUI, auto zoom,...)

- Setting up POI alerts (such as radars) is really painful on Igo and very easy on TT7

- MapShare is a real plus for TT7

I do use mainly TT7 but I wish one day Igo be as efficient as TT because I really prefer Igo GUI.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Donya:
Hi,

Did you tried CoPilot Live 7? Its highly recommended!

Great graphic and lots of customizing options.

Have a look:

http://www.alk.eu.com/

PS - FANTASTIC forum !!! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] damienjp:
I just switched from having iPhones all my life to the Samsung s21 ultra thinking it was the best possible android phone to get but it’s literally uselsss. It goes from a full charge to almost dead after playing a game in about 2-3 hours. In comparison my iPhone 11 which I hadn’t charged in about a day than played the same game for about 6+ hours while having YouTube playing in the background still has enough battery to go on for hours. It literally goes from 100% to 95% just unplugging and looking at notifications… idk it seems I’ve made a huge mistake… I watched many reviews prior to buying it and they all said the s21 got hours of use before a charge.

my s21 spends more time charging than any actual use and I’m left with having to pull out my iPhone to play games and watch YouTube. Hell it’s charging right now and I’m writing this using my iphone…

is something wrong with s21 ultra or is this normal ?? Should I try to exchange it ?? I just got it like 5 days ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] rodcpierce:
I charge mine once a day (at night while I sleep). And average 5-6 hours of SOT... Great battery life IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
You're burning up your battery.

2-3 hrs of high intensity gaming is a lot to ask from such a compact device. A least give a break every 15 minutes. Even watching vids I give my 10+ a break every 20-40 minutes even though it's using only 2-4% more power than when browsing the web.

The big question is how much battery is it using when idling and doing light tasks SOT?

Roughly...

Should be around 6%@hr

Browsing Brave 7-9%

Vids 9-11%

Screen off AOD always on, >1%@hr

Screen off AOD tap on >.5%

This is what a optimized 10+ is getting. Yours won't be the same but if there's a huge 10% SOT difference it's because there are apks sucking it dry. The AOD night rates should be very similar.

In fact the S21U with a 5000 vs the 10+'s 4300 mAh battery should do better. The S21U's memory is about 20% more efficient and the CPU should use less at idle. The wild card is Android 11 which I'm not found of, vs Pie with no scope storage. That said I think you should still be seeing similar run times.

What's eating the power? With Android you have options, many of them unlike plain Jane Apple*.

Is your screen brightness greater than 50%?

The display gets very bright and eats a lot more current as you go past 40%. It also wears out the AMOLED pixels a lot faster past 50% and maybe your retinas too.

Do not use in direct sunlight. Not only bad for the display but the sun's IR energy can overheat the little greenhouse phone rapidly.

AMOLED displays eat almost no current when black. Bright wallpapers do. Big bright icons do.

After the display consideration look for apks that are using too much and correct it.

Try disabling all power management for now except the display/power mode. Address each problem app separately and their dependencies.

You can use a Package Disabler to troubleshoot and kill bloatware and problem apps.

Package Disabler

The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.

www.packagedisabler.com

Disable Google Firebase, and all carrier, Samsung and Google feedback. Disable cloud apps if not needed. Keep trashware like FB, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, etc off the phone. Privacy, security risks as well as battery hogs.

Use Karma Firewall to block internet access to apks and services that don't need it. It's freeware that uses almost no battery.

Use the native launcher, it's fast, very stable and very customizable.

That's just the beginning...

*stock Samsung's are the most customizable phones on the planet. Use the Galaxy Store themes and icon packs, hundreds of free ones.

Use the Good Lock family of customization apks.

Use Sound Assistant.

You can spend months playing with them alone.

I've used Apples and I hate them. They run well but are so limited compared to Androids. That plain Jane bores me to tears. Android are what you put into them. Nothing in, nothing out.

Play with it...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
If you're unhappy with it, best to exchange it and go for the iPhone 12 Max. Especially if you are already comfortable with the apple ecosystem. There's no point being frustrated with your most used device, especially after paying top dollar for it. Personally, I would switch to an iPhone in a heartbeat if I thought they offered value for money (according to my standards) and if iOS allowed for a level of customisation I've come to love with Android. Biggest reason I can't do that is that I don't like Apple's way of doing things as far as software is concerned.

As far as poor SOT is concerned - 2-3 hours is indeed quite less, even with a game. In my experience, the S21U has pretty decent battery life (albeit not as great as my brother's iPhone 12 Pro Max), and it's in line (if not better) with other phones running the SD888 (very comparable to the E2100), but I haven't tested it with games.

Just curious, what made you switch over from a lifetime of iphones to the S21U? It'd be interesting to know an iOS users perspective.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
Even the newer iPhones use an OLED screen. They too run on Li batteries. If the usage is similar on both phones, 2-3 hours should'nt be a lot to ask from either device, right? Clearly restricting or modifying the user's behavious to cater to a device's personality shouldn't be the solution.

I guess each of us have different priorities and expectations. Your preference seems to be to disable everything that make Android phones so great - dim the 1500 nit screen and don't use in outdoors? Stop playing an engaging game every 15 mins? I'm sure it works in your use-case, but not everyone spends $1000+ for a crippled phone.

Then there's the fact that you have an entirely differnet device with a two generation old OS and completely different hardware!

The OP asked if he should exchange his device, if the S21U wasn't living up to his expectations, given his background of lifelong iPhone usage. The discussion wasn't about how to change his phone usage habits and teach him how a phone should be "properly" used.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] amirage:
There's a whole gamut of metrics to look at here: 1) iPhone screen resolutions are nowhere close to S21U's, 2) iPhone 11 doesn't come in 5G but S21U does, 3) iOS games are far better optimized for the OS than Android's, 4) Screen brightness, 5) background activities.

It's easy to pass a judgement before considering all the factors. I'm justifying that the S21U is better than iPhone or vice versa but you need to consider a lot of factors before closing an argument...Just my 2 cents
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
I agree with everything you just said.

Each person has to decide what is more important for him/her and choose accordingly.

No single phone is 'best'.

We get the device we like and need, and choose which compromises we're willing to live with.

In my example, I can't stand iOS, so I choose to live with Android. And among all phones out there, the S21U is my device of choice, with all its good and it's bad. I wouldn't exchange it for any phone out right now. But that may not be the case with everyone. For the OP, if long hours of gaming is a requirement, then the Apple SOC and optimised games push the dial towards iPhone.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] albert0pia:
If your battery is draining that quickly, there's a good chance it is defective. Before jumping to this conclusion, I would reset the device, keep it clean for like a day to see if the drain is still present. It would help to disable things like GPS (amongst other things) to see how much charge you lose over a few hours. In my experience, not all batteries come out the assembly line at 100% health - the same way that some products have defects while others don't.

If you have the option, contact Samsung, notify them of your experience. I have seen reports of people getting excellent battery performance on this phone. I have used Samsung devices in the past where battery life was really good. I wouldn't be so quick to write them (or Android for that matter) off.

Hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] rodcpierce:
I don't game, but here is about an average day for me. I could easily get another hour of SOT out of this.

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Finn1sher:
Solid, useful reply all around! Social media apps and google/samsung telemetry hurt your battery and privacy. After removing ones you don't need, you can use Blokada or another firewall to block trackers and ads from what remains. Tech tends to be better when kept simple.

My S10e gets around 6h SOT with most apps disabled through ADB, zero google apps except for play services, and F-Droid + open source apps for most things. I wish I could run a degoogled ROM with MicroG, but this setup is 80% of the way and Samsung's customization without root is solid.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Now that you're not roasting your battery continue pick away at the serial offenders.

Try to get the SOT in the 7-11%@hr range.

Remember to clear system logs and clear the system cache.

Global ad blocking?

Easiest way...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] cdhinch:
I get over 19 hours on a full charge and play lots of games. Go to Settings > Battery and Device Care > Battery the touch the graph. That will show you which apps are using the most battery. Some games use a lot of battery up. And if you have Tiktok or Snapchat on your phone then those are known to cause battery drain.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
Return the phone, 2 - 3 hours SOT is nowhere close to normal, even if you haven't optimized power consumption.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pixie_laluna:
Yesterday I finally tried LineageOS 18.1, within 20 minutes I had it running on my Samsung Galaxy S8 ! It was the easiest, the fastest, and I can't stress how much I love it being so lightweight compared to my S8 pre-LineageOS. I can also see within a day, my battery is not dropping as much.

After playing it for a while, I realize the included camera app is not as great as the one from Samsung. Even my middle-range Samsung A50s phone's camera looks better than my S8 now. I tried to install several Google Camera Ports from this website for Samsung Galaxy S8 Exynos (SM-G950FD). List of GCamera Ports that I tried :

From Arnova8G2 (the most updated mod, tried both Version 7 and Version 6).

Original version 7 would work, but opening the camera took me 3-4 seconds. Changing between mode also took 3-4 seconds and both Portrait and NightVision Mode didn't work, there's no HDR options, and picture couldn't be stored as well.

Using .xml file provided, both Portrait & Nightvision mode still didn't work, I couldn't get 16:9 resolution as well, but I could at least store a picture and there's HDR options.

From burial (last update was from 2020), even with .xml settings provided, app keeps crashing.

From IDan (last update was from 2019), GCamera wouldn't even open.

I also tried to use Open Camera, however the quality was just as bad. And for some reasons, HDR wouldn't work. Instead of storing a single HDR image, it would store 3 different images with different exposures, but not combined into one HDR image.

If anything, the reason I bought my S8 primarily was because its camera quality. I feel like the OS is now perfect for my phone, I just need to find a nice, working camera app. Any camera app suggestions ?
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
Project Sakura is a custom ROM based on Lineage OS, It tries to remain true to it while also providing some more functionality and UI changes. Its sole purpose is to provide a platform which is powered by Lineage and is more customizable than Lineage.

* Your warranty is now void.
* We are not responsible for anything that may happen to your phone by installing any custom ROMs and/or kernels.
* You do it at your own risk and take the responsibility upon yourself and you are not to blame us or XDA and its respected developers.

Notable Features:

- Anything that LineageOS Has (Trust, LiveDisplay, etc)

- 12 Dark themes to choose from

- Customizable AOD Layouts

- 50+ Fonts to choose from

- Face Unlock

- Volume Panel Customization

- G-Visual Mod

- QS Customization with header pictures

- Touchscreen Gestures

- Partial Screenshots

- Gaming Mode

- SafetyNet Passes, no root needed

- OTA Internal updates

- Latest Wichaya GCAM

- And more!

Installation:

TWRP:

-Download and flash TWRP. HERE

-Download the latest build from downloads.

-Reboot to TWRP.

-Format data if coming from different ROM (before flashing).

-Flash ROM and flash TWRP installer if desired.

-Reboot.

SAKURA RECOVERY:

1. If you don't want to use TWRP, flash the custom recovery instead and use adb sideload.

2. Download here - https://sourceforge.net/projects/sakura-kebab/files/recovery.img/download

3. Flash recovery in bootloader with fastboot

4. Reboot to recovery

5. Apply update > Sideload > adb sideload rom file (format data first if coming from a different ROM)

6. Reboot.

FASTBOOT:

1. Use recovery/twrp to boot to fastboot (fastbootd)

2. Extract payload.bin from zip

3. Use preferred payload_dumper to dump payload.bin

4. Flash imgs using fastboot

5. If coming from different rom format data first and I would recommend formatting and recreating ROM paritions.

Updates through internal OTA.

Downloads

Sources/Credits:

-Lineage OS

-AOSP

-Superior OS

-AOSiP

-DerpFest

-Pixel Experience

-Extended UI

-Havoc OS

-CrDroid ROM

Project Sakura Source - https://github.com/ProjectSakura

LineageOS Source - https://github.com/LineageOS

Kernel Source - https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_oneplus_sm8250

Device Trees:

- https://github.com/azoller1/device_kebab_sakura

- https://github.com/azoller1/device_sm8250-common_sakura

Wichaya Google Cam - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-wichaya/

Project Sakura Website - https://projectsakura.xyz/

Project Sakura Telegram Group - https://t.me/ProjectSakura

Oneplus 8T Sakura Telegram Group - https://t.me/projectsakura8T
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
Changelog

:

Check their blog for specific changes within the source:

Projectsakura.xyz

Check on download page for changes:

Projectsakura.xyz
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] wawanRedblack:
nice awesome!
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sakun-ice:
Battery consumption good?
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Philosophy757:
If already on Lineage and following the instructions any issues? I can't flash anything but Lineage to this device without it failing so wanted to check before I tried.
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
For me its been great. Also, I have never had the best screen off-time battery on any rom vs stock, but depends on device usage. Trying out different custom kernels may help.
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
There aren't any issues I am aware of on these builds. Other roms you have tried flashing have failed? Through TWRP or the custom recovery provided by the ROMs?
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Philosophy757:
I tried the Pixel ROM and one other I can't remember the name to be honest. Was using the recovery provided by the ROMs but would never get through the flashing process. Each would give a different error. I believe I was on Slot B when doing it though which may have caused it.
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
Hmm, it worked well for me. If it doesn't work for you then you should be fine as it won't touch your active slot. I know of some users have to format certain partitions in some situations. But you should be OK to try it if you want to.
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] HappyFire:
nice
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
New build, 8/30

- Fingerprint should be quicker now

- Added Wichaya Google Cam app instead of stock aosp camera

- Synced latest LineageOS upstream code for device/kernel/vendor trees

- Synced latest Sakura source, not many changes

Also, added some screens in second post. Next update I will probably wait until android 12 comes out, unless if it comes in October.. Hopefully I can get official somewhat soon to allow internal OTA updates!
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
Yes. I suggest you try flashing the rom to decide if you like the features it offers.
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] INTseed:
Polish language?
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dwaipayanray95:
@azoller1 Hi do you have telegram or something? Where I can get in touch with you?
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
Check pm
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] AcidRain2018:
safetynet not pass :(
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
Wait until September security patch is merged
[OnePlus 8T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] azoller1:
New update out, 9/13:

- September sakura update changes - check HERE if desired

- September security patch merged

- Android 11.0_r43 merged.

Safetynet should pass without root. No need to wipe data before flashing.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] hadi_rena:
Hi,

I just got my unit a few days ago and found that I dislike MIUI and planning to flash some custom ROM. But for some reason I need some way to re-flash stock ROM in case something bad happen. Could someone help me which tool used to flash stock ROM? any link to files or guides is really appreciated.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] keyoke87:
Google for mi flash tool and download the stock firmware from xiaomi website.

Also do note to select "Clean all" instead of "Clean all and lock" before clicking on the flash button
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jefffrom:
this is a good video
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] hadi_rena:
Thanks a lot
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] RollDload:
Here 👇

Xiaomi Firmware Updater

The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.

xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

and here 👇

Official Xiaomi alioth Redmi K40 / Mi 11X / POCO F3 ROM Download | XiaomiROM.com

Xiaomi Redmi K40 / Mi 11X / POCO F3 (alioth) OFFICIAL MIUI firmware of Recovery and Fastboot for region/country with China, Europe (EEA), Global, India (IN), Indonesia (ID), Russia (RU), Taiwan (TW), Turkey (TR)

xiaomirom.com

find the archives of roms of all regions, (fastboot and recovery).

Here 👇

Xiaomi Flash Tool - Official Mi Flash Tool

Download the official Xiaomi Flash Tool to flash or install Stock Firmware (ROM) on devices running on Qualcomm Chipsets.

xiaomiflashtool.com

find "mi flash tool" the program to flash fastboot roms. {Windows only} (there are also tutorials).

If you use "mi flash tool" remember to check the "clean all" option otherwise block the bootloader and brick your phone.

Also read this guide 👇 to avoid it.

https://xdaforums.com/t/safest-way-to-flash-with-miflash-tool-unlocked-bootloader-users.4325957/

Last tip, pay attention to the anti rollback. read here 👇

Xiaomi's Anti-Rollback Protection Explained: How to avoid bricking your phone

All Xiaomi smartphones and tablets will have anti-rollback protection enabled. What is it and how do you avoid bricking your device because of it?

www.xda-developers.com
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] hadi_rena:
Thank you informing anti rollback article
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] RollDload:
It is among the things to be careful with these phones, especially the check on "miflash" that blocks the bootloader.

I have read many posts in which users have bricked up the phone because they have blocked the bootloader with roms other than those with which the phone was sold.

Unfortunately, to get out of certain situations it is necessary to have the assistance center 😞
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] meng9494f:
just all of sudden it became invalid sim

try multiple time reset or clear data cache sim toolkit

original sim to other phone is working

other sim to original phone is working

other sim to other phone is working

anyone face the same problem?

*already try sim try 1 and 2 still no working at all
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Did you try the one about sim recognition?

View attachment 5390971

https://xdaforums.com/t/sim-recognition-issue.4319437/

Seems almost identical, as if you didn't need to make a new one at all...
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Jonny_doe:
I got the Touch Pro from expansys , which had Opera installed by default ,

Now i get a few problems with Opera so i thought I'd try a new beta build , but when i go to remove programs, Opera isn't there , so i thought I'd try to update with the newer version , but when i start installing , it says it will uninstall the old version , but this fails every time ..

Does anyone have any idea , to how i can uninstall Opera ????
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] 619619:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=419544
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] massivenuts:
just rooted s21 with magisk, if i press the power button once it turns of the screen, when i press it again to wake it up, it restarts the phone. Any fix for it?