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[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Questions & Answers] taranfx:
F916W is candian model. with slightly different LTE bands and that too got update.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) vs Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916W)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916U1) vs Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916W) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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And all the LTE bands i need on Tmobile are existent on Canada model
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
So W models are the only exception to the rule. I didn't know if they still made W models honestly.

So U, U1, and W models are all cross compatible with software as they are 100% identical hardware-wise.

If you have some time, go check out some of the old Note or S series threads. Like starting with S8 and Note 8. There's a TON of good information about cross flashing devices, what works, what doesn't, what will brick your device and set your house on fire, etc...OK no fires, but Def bricks.

Some minor things have changed over the last few years, but it's all still good info about compatibility.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Questions & Answers] taranfx:
I flashed W without any issues. Works perfect
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Questions & Answers] iBowToAndroid:
I uploaded 3.1.1 Odin files for the U model back on the 1st
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Token42:
Hello,

I'd liked a lot to use my last pda (Loox 720) as a organizing tool for handwritten notes. Sadly, with all note-apps on my Diamond I noticed a more or less noticable latency while writing on the screen.

The smallest latency I get with the built in notes-app but it is alltough not real fun writing fast with it. With programs like Phatpat or MASPware-Handnotes results are much worse, not usable at all. With Handnotes, for example latency raises dramatically by increasing line thickness.

I've done a few benchmarks with SK-Tools and noticed, that CPU-performance of Diamond is definately higher than on my Loox, so this can't be the reason. But memory-performance seems to be very low, much lower as Loox. Could this be a memory-bandwith issue? Or does there exist a chance to get acceptable results with any kind of tweaking the registry, applying a patch, or whatever?

Any clue?

Thanks in advance!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] crutchcorn:
So apparently /e/OS has an official build for the ROG Phone 2

Info about Asus ROG Phone 2 (ZS660KL) - I001D

I'm thinking about buying the device specifically for /e/OS. However, I can't find literally a single mention of it used or if there are any issues with it or anything. Was wondering if anyone had tested it and if they had, what issues they'd ran into (if any)?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dvijetrecine:
i don't know if you looked at other custom roms for our phone. they are all pretty much the same at their core. same is with /e/OS.

from what i've read about it, it's privacy focused fork of AOSP/Lineage OS that doesn't use google services but microG.

another thing worth considering is how much you use rog phone specific features. like for example air triggers, glowing LED rog logo on the back, dual vibration motors and such. because probably most of those features won't be supported on this custom rom. which to me is a downgrade from original software.

if you just want android without google services, there is a way of doing so without going to custom rom.

and nobody can give me "i bought it for stereo speakers/big battery/no notch screen" talk, because you can buy yourself oneplus 7t pro (hell, even oneplus 7 pro will do good) which has better quality stereo speakers, screen on time that's nearly the same as on rog phone (especially considering how bad some people have it on a10), no notch, and **** ton of custom roms/kernels that will give you up to 13 hours of screen on time. did i mention better cameras? yeah, that too. and all that in slimmer, nearly bezel less design. okay, screen refresh rate is "only" 90hz.

small edit: oneplus 7 pro has better speakers than oneplus 7t pro. i expected them to be the same but after checking reviews they proved me wrong
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] crutchcorn:
I'm very aware of what /e/OS is, what microG is, and what alternatives there are.

I know the ROM will remove ROG-specific features, and I'm totally okay with that. I don't have any intention of utilizing any of those features even if it were stock.

In general, I'm not looking for phone purchasing guidance, simply feedback on how that ROM in particular functions on this device. Every device I've ever run into custom ROMs with has had _some_ issues from ROM to ROM (that's juist the nature of development)

In particular, just some of the issues that seem to be common in this devices' ROMs are:

- Aux cam doesnt show up on asuscam but on gcam works fine

- FOD overlaps pattern on reboot

- SafetyNet fails without root

- 30W charger shows incorrect info on LS (Thanks to Asus Charger!).

While none of these issues are dealbreakers for me, I would like to make sure that the issues with the /e/OS build in particular had any additions from this
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dvijetrecine:
i know you don't look for phone purchasing guide, but there is always that one guy that will start telling everybody how this phone has some regular features that other phones don't have and that's why he bought it. not because of airtriggers or armoury crate. just wanted to address that.

now, back to the business.

as /e/OS is based on Lineage OS build for our phone, you can expect the same issues as in that build
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] twistedumbrella:
I was wondering if anyone else purchased the unlocked version from Samsung and it arrived with Developer options already enabled.

I have never seen that before, so it made me wonder if somehow I was receiving a device that had been returned. There don't appear to be any issues (packaging was sealed, device appeared new, etc).

The alternative would be that it restore the menu as part of the transfer from a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra backup, but this would be the first time. The Note 20 was restored from an S10 Plus, but the settings had to be enabled again on the new device.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] flairepathos.info:
Maybe an engineering build fell into the production line by mistake, please check if it's an engineering build

That would be a game changer, for people developing custom roms and gaming drivers for it :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] twistedumbrella:
Samsung claimed it was "a new change for the ease of our users" until I questioned it. It then became a software glitch. I don't know
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] flairepathos.info:
Ohhh yeah remember they are getting pooped on for disabling cameras if you unlock your bootloader LOL this is just fantastic
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] twistedumbrella:
That's the Fold, not the Flip.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] flairepathos.info:
Oh well XD
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] twistedumbrella:
So Samsung support is a lot like Amazon. If it isn't in the FAQs, they attempt to make up an answer or connect you to someone else. Pretty sure I could have spent an hour getting help trying to make calls on my toaster if I sounded confident it's possible.

I was initially asked for my IMEI to answer the question. I asked how a device that just released would have an expired warranty, but was told it was to verify the device was new. After giving it, I was told about having the premium warranty...

This led to being told how the option was enabled as a new way to make things easier on the user. When asking why they enabled something that could potentially void my warranty, I was sent to someone else who claimed it was a glitch. When asking why the OEM unlock option was missing (which I later found has a time delay on newer devices), I was put on hold for 15 minutes.

I finally said I had somewhere to be and was told they were happy to have helped. I still don't know if it was part of the restore, but i'll be waiting the week to make sure OEM unlock appears before I go back to discuss a defective firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] ione2380:
I did a restore from my s21 Ultra and the developer options was not enabled. Also oem unlock was there from the first second I enabled it.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] twistedumbrella:
Interesting... I am torn between wiping to find out if that fixes it and trying to fix it first to end up wiping it anyway.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] Rejoyan01:
Dear all,

Rcently my redmi note 9 pro got hardly bricked after flashing a wrong region rom.After too many struggles the phn got its life back.But now one more issue arised that there's no network at all.Now the technician asking for more money to fix this network.

Its too much for me,as im just a student.

I need to know if i can repair this network problem myself.

Can anyone let me know about the procedures?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] flairepathos.info:
Specify network , all, bluetooth, wifi, sim?

Did you flash stock firmware from your region / country ?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] Rejoyan01:
Sir my phone is Indian phn .and i live in BD.so i flashed it in BD
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] flairepathos.info:
Okay please use full english when replying

So Indian phone Living in Bangladesh, fine

What net work is not working : all, bluetooth, wifi, sim ,gps?

reply like so:

all- no

bluetooth- yes

...
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] chtivain:
Hello,

I have a Poco F3 wanted to install a custom rom (i have bluetooth problem with Miui rom), but, to install TWRP, I made the mistake with this doing :

"fastboot flash recovery MyTWRP_File.img" :/

I read (too late) that ESPECIALLY we should not do this command on recent devices (with A / B partition) like Poco F3. With this device, we had to type this command :

"fasboot boot MyTWRP_File.img".

Result, I am unable to install the Gapps (including pico), I have an error 70 (not enough storage space available on the system partition).

I tried to do a lot of things and tutorials (formatting and reinstalling an official rom with Mi Flash to try to start from zero).

But my problem still persists, I cannot install Gapps because I have error 70.

Does anyone have a solution for me to fix my mistake?

Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] cyanGalaxy:
Did "fastboot flash recovery MyTWRP_File.img" actually flash TWRP onto Recovery?

It's not your fault, because several websites (like Xiaomi.eu) still list this command, which is outdated, and many people get confused why that doesn't work, including me.

What Custom ROM are you using?

Flashing Stock ROM with Mi Flash wipes the entire phone, including Recovery. I don't know why you still get this error.

Are you sure that error is related to this? I think it may be something else... I mean you used Mi Flash.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] chtivain:
Hi,

Currently, I am back under the stock rom of the Poco F3 (miui global 12.5.3), which I installed with miflash after doing a full wipe.

Before that, i tried the official roms of Lineage and ArrowOS.

with both rom i had the same problem. An error 70, when I flash the Gapps under their respective reecovery.

I tried with the twrp recovery, but I have the same problem
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] cyanGalaxy:
TWRP allows you to save Recovery log for further analysis. Can you upload it here?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] chtivain:
I'll put it tomorow (phone call => need to go to work now :/ ).
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] zerschranzer1:
Did you solve the Problem? Because i got the Same Problem. No matter how i Install twrp. Using Fastboot Boot twrp.img, or flash Boot twrp.img. System Partition is to small and need to be resized.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] ebivan:
Got the same thing, cannot Install GApps, errpr 70. What can I do?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] xanderkain:
Greetings guys Is there any chance anyone knows the registry path for the Music tab on the Touch flow, And is it possible that I can change the defult player for it let say when I slide to the Music tab it will then open a specified player that I want to use let say S2U ??
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] xanderkain:
102 views hmmm apparently no ne knows the answer as of now im still searching on the registry ...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
So day 2 of ownership of the s21U and the earpiece crackles . What a POS. I just googled and it's seem like a common fault. Bye bye Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are this phone is a dud, add another complaint to the litany of fails.

Return for a full refund... hope you still have your 20U.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] flairepathos.info:
Hey go to whoever sold it to you and keep exchanging earpiece until it hurts them enough to fix the problem or exchange for another version of equal value that's reliable, if they refuse take it to Samsung store and bother them, if that fails then sue store for selling faulty products

You work hard for your money don't let billion dollars industries waste your hard earned money
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Just googled it. And it seems to be a common occurrence
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
It's a shame really device really felt good in the hand. And screen was a slight improvement quality wise. Not size wise. Battery was great also. Lost my faith.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
Why not try a different earpiece? Ditching a very expensive device for a faulty earpiece seems excessive. The retailer won't replace the phone, likely only the earpiece.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Dealer refunded me. You know what an earpiece is in relation to a mobile phone right ?

PS hope you're keeping well buddy. 🙏
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
An earpiece normally refers to an earbud or earphones, not the speaker. Glad You’ve resolved it, so which device are you leaning towards?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
I'm using the N20U again. Considered a fold3 but I know I wouldn't be happy with it after the novelty factor wears off. Especially with the it having just 4400mah battery and a 120hz display.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
I got lucky. The store still had my note 20 ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Lol, I rather be lucky than good...👍
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] babyboy3265:
Limey you are being a little too extreme bruh... So what if you got a defective piece? You can exchange it and get a properly working one.

I have been on this forum of over 5 months and this is the 1st time I hear of someone having a crackling earpiece!

Literally every single phone model ever released on the market has defective pieces here and there. It is just how it works to some extent.

No need to cry out bcoz the one you got has an issue and you can just get another.

The phone is still to this moment the best on the market. Period.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
I'd tend to agree but my confidence is slightly squashed since reading that the top speaker has issues vis Google an d Samsung forums and even YouTube videos. Hence why I decided not to ask for a replacement at the time.

Last time I owned a phone that had a faulty earpiece speaker was in the 90s , same issue. Crackle and popping when hearing people on a call.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
"My thoughts are this phone is a dud"

So if the S21 is a dud which Galaxy is superior, your S10 or a Note 20? You can prefer one model over another but in just about every review it's rated as the best device on the market, far from a dud.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Yeah just like all the glowing Fold reviews from previous years were🤣

Huh, funny how duds get such glowing reviews.

The new Folds are also having issues, too soon to know how badly botched these will be.

No native spen, no SD card slot.

The worst of all of it are it's ugly rounded display corners though. I thought we were over the lame CRT look?

The S21U has a substantially brighter display though with a likely a much shorter lifespan if not kept in check. Seems Samsung wanted to outshine the competition regardless of the potential lifespan hit. It does seem to have better battery life.

At that flagship price point... what a dog.

A dismal year for Samsung is shaping up and most of it is their own doing.

The mess that is Android 11, the CCP virus hysteria and the semiconductor shortages are compounding Samsung's poor design and quality control fails.

Just close your eyes and walk away... Samsung ain't in the house.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
The only point you raised which I agree with is no MicroSD. Very few care for an S-Pen even when it's included. Rounded corners are a preference for many users due to appearance and functionality including myself. Android 11 was created by Google not Samsung and which device manufacturer offers superior build quality? For the amount of smartphones Samsung produces it has a comparatively low number of defects across all of it's different assembly facilities. It also diminishes your opinion since you don't own or use an S21 on a daily basis, only responding to what you read. Not a very objective analysis.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Just an update , I bought another one. All good. No earpiece buzzing rattling.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
Wow! You must really like this phone 😀

You're the first person I know of, who's had three S21 Ultras 😂

Man i really hope you got a good piece this time around. Best of luck!

And congratulations 🥳
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Cheers. Have you kept count on how many other Samsung devices I've returned and re purchased? I'll save you the task. Not many.

A good piece? I hope so. But then again it'll be upgrade time in a few months time. January perhaps.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
I hope it's not an iPhone you've set your eyes on 😂😂😂
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
No just an s22u.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Brace yourself. The top speaker distortion has cometh again 🤣

Appears to be more prominent when HD calling. Oh well. Live and learn. Roll on Tuesday. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] hiitsrudd:
have you tried wifi calling? It could be your providers tower?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
I have wifi calling off and tried it with wifi calling on. Sounds excellent when in none HD calls. I ain't bothered anymore. Still keeping it. Sounds like software issue. / TMobile. Although the TMobile Note 20 ultra doesn't have any symptoms when placing HD calls but the s21U does.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
Based on early rumors the S22 doesn't look to be much different than the S21. Some camera upgrades likely. A lot depends on which markets will be offering Exynos or Snapdragon variants due to the chip shortages. Verizon is pushing Samsung to equip its device with the Exynos 2200 SoC, the joint project with AMD. I don't have enough faith in Exynos to consider switching over from a Snapdragon device no matter how great it scores in benchmark tests. Hard to project this soon but unless there's significant improvements I'll skip the S22. At today's pricing for a Samsung Flagship device it needs to pack some serious innovations.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Interesting tidbit about Verizon pushing for chip change. Is it a monetary reason by Verizon? It normally is.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
I don't know but articles are suggesting the Exynos 2200 is running into production delays so rumors have it Samsung will be using Snapdragon SoC's for the European Market which would be a first. Another thing, if they use the Exynos Chipsets for Verizon I don't see it making any sense unless they offer it in the entire US Market. The chip shortages have turned a number of products on their heads.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Limeybastard:
Last sentence. Yep I agree. If Verizon get it all American market gets it no doubt. Personally I don't mind.
[General Questions and Answers] falling enity:
Is there a way to get fast android 4.2.2? As now there is very little I can do with Google not support ing it any more
[Google Pixel 5a] derausgewanderte:
looking on Amazon in the US it seems that the only ones available right now are fishy with comments clearly made by some folks who have not seen a 5a ever.

cheers
[Google Pixel 5a] evilmm85:
Tempered? I got the Spigen one with the aligner and 2 protectors. Really easy install. I'm new to tempered glass but fit seems good to me. I've used their cases forever so i trust the brand. Probably on back order now though.
[Google Pixel 5a] derausgewanderte:
on Amazon I see them for 4a and the 5, not the 5a though. will try ebay next.
[Google Pixel 5a] evilmm85:
Weird. Looks like they took it down?

Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector [Glas.tR AlignMaster] Designed for Pixel 5a [Case Friendly] - 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X21V16...abc_D731EQNNNT1CZ243CZ3E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
[Google Pixel 5a] derausgewanderte:
maybe they are revising it after the negative feedback on Amazon ;)
[Google Pixel 5a] Etshooter:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0962VGPJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_SKAYSAFK3XCJVVBSMF48?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I currently am using this one. The camera protector sucks and just fell off but the actual screen protector is working for me. Along with the Spigen slim case that's black.
[Google Pixel 5a] derausgewanderte:
thanks, for 4 bucks it's okay if it's only decent. cheers
[Google Pixel 5a] devingubler1:
this is what we got for ours and we like it fine its not a known brand and its one of those clamshell all around with non glass screen protector which probably wont do much if it hit the corner of the desk straight on the front of the screen but that is a sort of unlikely scenario, as for the word trustworthy unsure of that as well, but worth it to us anyway.

Amazon.com: PUJUE for Google Pixel 5a 5G Case, Built-in Screen Protector Full Body Protection Shockproof Cover, Hard Front Bumper & Soft Liquid Silicone Back Cover Slim Rugged Protective Phone Case (Mint Green) : Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: PUJUE for Google Pixel 5a 5G Case, Built-in Screen Protector Full Body Protection Shockproof Cover, Hard Front Bumper & Soft Liquid Silicone Back Cover Slim Rugged Protective Phone Case (Mint Green) : Cell Phones & Accessories

www.amazon.com
[Google Pixel 5a] derausgewanderte:
Update, got mine today and three for $4 is a bargain and they work great. no problems with installation even through it doesn't come with any tools like a tray or some alignment strips. Only had it on for half a day and I will see how it lasts.

I also bought the DiMiK Case which is a TPU case that is not as thick as the Google case, which is way overpriced for what it is (returned mine).

Amazon.com

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[Google Pixel 5a] CarinaPDX:
There is an article here on XDA about 5a screen protectors: https://www.xda-developers.com/best-google-pixel-5a-screen-protectors/w

I bought the Google case and it seems to tick all of the boxes, except it is double the price of the competition.
[Google Pixel 5a] derausgewanderte:
that's a nice list. However, it just looks like he's just listing anything that is available. If you check out the reviews, many of them give poor scores...
[Google Pixel 5a] reidcc:
I have always had good luck with Supershieldz tempered glass, so I ordered some for the 5a. The 3 pack had no stock date, so I got the 2 pack. Ended up picking up the Spigen case as well.

I'll take a red on the above article as well.

Chris
[Google Pixel 5a] Nburnes:
Had these come in this morning: [3 Pack] EGV Compatible with Google Pixel 5a 6.34-inch Screen Protector Tempered Glass, [NOT Fit for Pixel 5 2020 6.0-inch][Support Fingerprint] HD Clear [Anti-Scratch] [Bubble Free] [Work with Case] https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08XXT4...abc_HGQ9QZKF2ERNQBW1F2N3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Went on without issue, camera punch out is centered, it covers the usable portion of display, and feels nice. Wish it went edge to edge, but it's understandable it doesn't with the slight curved edges and for case compatibility.