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[Magisk] dewettie:
I found this app that creates a Magisk module with your device's framework-res.apk with a replaced mouse pointer

Releases · thesandipv/pointer_replacer

Xposed or Magisk Module to replace touch pointer. - thesandipv/pointer_replacer

github.com

But it causes a bootloop on Android 11 and also can't work with a frameworks-res.apk you provide yourself from a different device.

The app also has a forced Google login on startup.

Since the app is open-source, can anyone perhaps remove the dependency to Google Play Services and the forced Google login on the startup screen so it can also work on AndroidTV and de-Googled phones?

Anyway to provide your own frameworks-res.apk from a different device to create a Magisk module instead?

The app creates a Magisk Module with a full changed frameworks-res.apk which might interfere with other overlay files.

Anyway to use runtime resource overlay instead so only the pointer_arrow.png is changed so there are minimal problems with other overlay files?

Are there any other Magisk module that could perhaps overlay the frameworks/base/core/res/res/*drawable/pointer_arrow.png instead?
[Magisk] 73sydney:
Have you thought to ask the developer these questions

Thats what i would do....rather than ask random people on a forum

Especially asking them to hack a developers work....

In general what youre asking is such a niche request for a niche function that almost no one uses....

Ive literally never enabled that ever in a decade of Android , let alone thought "id like to custom it"

Ask the dev...
[LG Wing Questions & Answers] golokipok:
I have the LM-F100N unlocked from SKT. I noticed that I cannot connect to hidden wifi even though I entered the SSID and password. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] chanh2018:
Hello,

I fully charge the phone but battery usage is still remain and not clear out (Pixel 4A 5G and Android 12 btw)

Is this a bug or there's any trick to clear it?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] maddog007:
I am using Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro with Mint on t-mobile

*#*#86583#*#* to enable VoLTE

*#*#869434#*#* to enable call over wifi.

both did not show, now I am able to enable both, and it working now.

View attachment 5444397

thanks to

loconecio​

https://xdaforums.com/t/vowifi-wifi...ng-with-mint-with-xiaomi-poco-x3-nfc.4190471/
[General Questions and Answers] dorianrieux:
I have a Redmi 9 (Cattail) which I got to know was made solely for India and I'm totally lost since I'm unable to find any possible way to root it since it is not supported under TWRP or Orange Fox. Can anyone guide me through it?
[General Questions and Answers] :
It's based on Mediatek SoC, Hence you can try

Firmware Care

FirmwareCare is one of the ideal firmware download websites, serving Stock Firmware (ROM) for 343 Mobile brands in the World. The Stock Firmware shared on the website came with the Driver, Flash Tool, and How-to Flash Manual.

firmwarecare.com

to create a matching TWRP
[General Questions and Answers] dorianrieux:
Is there any possible way to do so using Linux? Because I do not possess any windows device at the moment
[General Questions and Answers] :
IDK.
[General Questions and Answers] LotusMidnight:
I'm new pretty new to rooting and the XDA community, so I two questions.

The first question Is this app safe to use and is it open source?

It's called EmojiReplacer (Link to XDA thread)

The second question would be how can I determine for myself if apps are secure?

I ran the APK on virus total and it came back clear but I'm unsure if root access could bypass any of this, thanks in advance for the help!
[General Questions and Answers] :
Apps what require root-access generally are unsafe, IMO.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] CZ Eddie:
Don't have the phone yet but I'm thinking about buying it.

And one thing that might put me over the edge is Slim Recents availability.

I'm a HUGE fan of Slim Recents (recents apps switcher).

Can anyone tell me if any of the current custom ROM's offer it?

It's not found on many ROM's these days because a lot of folks don't remember it from Slim ROM days.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] Spargatorul:
A lot of people is asking for Slimrecents, but no one seems to make a magisk module or twrp zip for it.

So sad!
[OnePlus 9 Pro] benhidalgo:
Never used it! What does it even do?
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
Hi,

who of you upgraded from a Pixel 2 XL to a Pixel 6?

I got my Pixel 6 yesterday and compared the two phones.

I mean the display of the Pixel 2 XL is better than that of the Pixel 6, what do you think?

I find the color white on the Pixel 6 does not have such a good luminosity and therefore you can read the fonts better on the Pixel 2 XL in dark mode. Do you think so too?

In general, even when comparing apps, I find the dark colors of the Pixel 2XL darker and the light colors much brighter than the Pixel 6, which I like better and increases readability. Pixel 2 XL just looks more like luminosity OLED and Pixel 6 somehow a bit pale like an LCD. Also the 2 XL looks sharper.

Apart from that, I don't like the fingerprint scanner that much... It's a bit slow and I miss pulling down the notification bar on the back with it.

But in everything else I have to say a great upgrade. What is your opinion on Pixel 2 XL vs Pixel 6?
[Google Pixel 6] fastfreddy101:
I noticed the same thing about the display. The pixel 2 xl has a nicer display with truer blacks. Another thing I noticed is the screen is almost exactly the same size as the 2xl. I'm happy with the pixel 6 device overall but the display is where they saved money to get that price point. I compared the same 1080p video on YouTube on both devices side by side and its very clear that skin tones and colors look more accurate to reality on the pixel 2 xl than the pixel 6. The pixel 6 colors seem dull in comparison.

I will miss the rear fingerprint sensor too but it's not as big of a deal for me as the display. Also be careful when using the new fingerprint sensor at night because the light it uses is very bright.
[Google Pixel 6] Krusej23:
I upgraded from the 2XL. My question for the displays would be do you have the color setting the same on both displays so that you aren't comparing boosted on the 2xl compared to natural on the 6.
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
Yes, both set naturally. But it is also so, when Pixel 2 XL is set so naturally and Pixel 6 to adaptiv.

It is very hard to make a picture of that.

On Pixel 6 the white text is light grey and not clear white and the background on 2 XL is darker, so it is easyer to read text.

Maybe it is because Pixel 2 XL has QHD instead of FHD display and more pixels lighten up?
[Google Pixel 6] Bakhtosh:
Just upgraded my 2XL to a 6. Couple of things I find annoying:

When I connect my BT headset, the phone still rings audibly. That caused embarrassment as I was presenting in a meeting today.

How do I get to my full list of apps quickly? On the 2XL, you swiped up from the bottom, but that's the home gesture, and even on the home screen, it doesn't pull up the apps.
[Google Pixel 6] Bakhtosh:
Just discovered this one: if you tap on the fingerprint sensor and swipe up, it pulls up the apps list.
[Google Pixel 6] Bakhtosh:
I don't like the HUGE pull-down controls. I'm used to having 6 controls at the first pull-down. Now we only get 4. Any way to go to smaller buttons/icons?
[Google Pixel 6] ddfault:
I'm in the process of evaluating moving to the Pixel 6 Pro or Pixel 6. I'm sadley leaning toward the Pixel 6 so I don't have to deal with curved display. The Pixel 6 came in today. Currently rooted, but having issues getting the OS to update. :/
[Google Pixel 6] Kenaz Rune:
Yes, the display is not as high resolution as the 2XL. Fortunately, I made my choice knowing this because I compared specs. Remember, the 2XL was a $900 phone when it came out. Pixel 6 is $600 - considerably cheaper, and arguably much better. The Pro on the other hand, has a vastly superior display and is still cheaper than the 2XL was - and that is not factoring inflation!

The controls are the OS, not the phone. I'd wager there are configurations for the Pixel Launcher to modify that. I don't know because I switched to Nova (Prime) years ago, and it looks great on the new phone. everything is adjustable.

I hoped that rooting and flashing would be easier on the 6, but sadly, that is not the case. There are other threads here that describe the root/update process. I was lucky since I got my phone right at the beginning of November, and the update came to my phone during initial setup.

Updates need to be side loaded due to verity re-enable on vbmeta, or you'll have a wipe with each update. There are instructions elsewhere around here.
[Google Pixel 6] Kenaz Rune:
I liked my 2XL, and will hold on to it as a backup/play phone as long as I can, but it is getting flakey. The camera stopped working in August, I have various apps that just refuse to launch, and worst of all, the charge port no longer consistently maintains a connection. Only a few select cables are usable. I hate when that happens.

I considered going for repairs, but for the camera alone it's around $170 with labor. Since I insist on rooting my phones, the Pixel 6 or Pro was pretty much my only reasonable option. So far, I'm happy with it.
[Google Pixel 6] speedyx2000:
I am a new owner of Pixel 6 Pro, previously with Pixel 2 XL. I will keep the 2xl for backup and international SIMs
[Google Pixel 6] lfbuccat:
I upgraded from the Pixel 2XL to a Pixel 4XL but ended up returning it as I did not want to deal with Face Unlock in the middle of the pandemic where I needed to wear a mask so i ended up getting a OnePlus 7 Pro instead. So far there are some things that is actually a downgrade from the Oneplus but overall I am happy with the Pixel 6. So far I dont think anything is wrong with it that cannot be fixed with a software update in the future. And we all know how quick Pixels get updates.
[Google Pixel 6] man1acc:
Hey guys,

I havent seen a thread related to display issues. In 2 german Forums I found threads about various issues. From Color fade, to overall greenish tint or flickering screens.

Sadly I am very picky with display stuff and my Display isnt perfect either. I mostly use relatively low brigthness settings (around 30-40%) and on dark mode especially the settings menu has a color fade from dark grey to dark blue. This cant be seen on any other color.

Its easy to see in a dark room, the brighter the room the lesser you will notice.

To easier check: use telegram, with its blueish theme its definitely way stronger fading there...

For a phone thats 649€ in germany thats unacceptable for me. My P5 has a slight warmish but perfectly even colored display and thats what I expect from a P6.

What about you? Can anyone check their display if thats a common issue?
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
Hi,

i have the same issue, also a device from germany.

Even when booting when everything is white, I always have multiple changes between white and blue in the display.

I'm at work, I try to take a picture when I get home.
[Google Pixel 6] man1acc:
Please do, Id really be intersted. Sadly we cant do anything about it...
[Google Pixel 6] mang0:
Anybody have the green ish tint on a black screen issue? Seen a few of those floating around as well...
[Google Pixel 6] Abnovitas:
Similar issues with my screen, also from Germany.

My first OLED screen had been with the Galaxy Note 1 and I hated it for its issues. Always bought devices with LCD screens afterwards.

The Pixel 6 is my first OLED phone since and it is having pretty much the same issues my Note had 10 years ago :(

Great phone so far (Android is still a bit buggy), but the display is quite a disappointment for me personally, at least for brightness levels below ~50%...
[Google Pixel 6] Courtrick:
Is it just me or are most of these issues regarding the display coming from Germany? Please can people state what country the device was purchased from if they have this issue
[Google Pixel 6] man1acc:
Wow @Abnovitas thats really really bad. Sadly till now everyone seems to be from Germany...
[Google Pixel 6] Abnovitas:
I just finished chatting with Google's support.

They are going to replace the phone, but I'm still waiting for their email with instructions.

But first they walked me through some superficial settings (disabling Dark Mode and some accessibility stuff, like Color Inversion...) and then tried to talk it off as a normal property of OLED displays, which I didn't accept to this extent. But hey, that's probably just Google's policy.

Let's see if this was just bad luck in the OLED lottery.
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
For me its too difficult to take a picture with dark screen. The color change is slightly less than the picture from @man1acc

But i have problems with white color, it is light grey and i have green stripes on white, this is also very very difficult to make a picture.

Here you can see it a bit, but in real life it is much stronger
[Google Pixel 6] atlantix1:
This is how my display looks like. Quite disappointing, Google has the same problems for years. But the phone itself is very well built, so maybe I will keep it. Bought the phone in Germany.View attachment 5444413
[Google Pixel 6] Deanicus:
I have some rainbow effect which is mostly noticeable on white backgrounds. Hard to capture but found it is quite noticeable with an external light source. In this case my monitor. Anyone else have this or more importantly for a RMA, don't have it?

View attachment 5444625
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Pixel 6 when on a black background the right side of the display has a green tint shadow effect kinda worrying as it's not present on the left side and seems to only appear on darker backgrounds like when pull notification tab down or in a app (like xda) with black background very noticeable , or is this just standard now for Oled displays it's not the first phone I've noticed this over the years just curious if any pixel 6 owners see similar or should I get it exchange ? Added pic not sure if shows that well though View attachment 5444907
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Not normal. Each pixel is controlled individually.

It maybe hardware or firmware.

Sounds like the display control matrix wasn't designed properly or is defective.

Your screenshot isn't showing it so neither should the display!
[Google Pixel 6] MichRT:
Unfortunately not true. If it's an issue with the display, a screenshot should never show it. But it can be visible when a picture of it is taken.

My Pixel 6 (right) was bought first day from the Google Store. I'm in the USA. It has a very strong dirty red tint at the bottom and a garish green at the top. Easily visible at 60-70% brightness and lower. Here it is compared to my Pixel 4a (left), shot on my 3a. Haven't had uniformity issues this bad since my OG Pixel (which got replaced).

Waited to chat with a support rep for an hour, chatted for another hour, and have an RMA device ordered and on the way.
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Maybe are cross to dark side lol
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
That was a joke id never cross to the dark side lol and tint only seems visible when in certain dark mode apps and not actually navigating around the phone xda app is worse lol so don't think hardware issue tbh
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Lol, read what I said again🤣

At any rate... that's a dud.

Just for giggles and kicks, see if lowering the refresh rate effects that.
[Google Pixel 6] MichRT:
You're right, I misunderstood my bad 👍
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
My bad too, it wasn't worded as concise as it could have been.
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
who of you all has the problem with the green rainbow effect on a white background?

View attachment 5445477View attachment 5445479
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
That's a phenomenon known as thin-film interference...
[Google Pixel 6] Swizzle82:
I am having issues with colors at different viewing angles. I am also having issues with reading any small text on this phone. I came from the Lg Wing which was a 6.8 inch to the regular pixel 6 at 6.4 inches. I have font set to largest and still have trouble reading small text. Does this mean I need to switch to the pro?
[Google Pixel 6] MichRT:
Before you decide to do that, set your display scale higher along with your text scale, it will make everything larger
[Google Pixel 6] MichRT:
Maybe your pictures don't do it justice, but that doesn't look bad at all. OLEDs don't have the best viewing angles to begin with and your white looks pretty uniform. I'd say you got a really good screen considering mine is objectively worse. I'll try to take a picture with the same screen settings to show you what I mean
[Google Pixel 6] derausgewanderte:
that's the same on a Pixel 5a I have and the Pixel 6. It's barely noticeable until you pay attention to it. The display hardware on the Pixels is not as good as OnePlus or Samsung and I can live with that. Others can't. If you can't live with it then my suggestion is to look at OnePlus or Samsung.

good luck
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Who views their phone at that angle?

AMOLEDs generally have a wide viewing angle... but not that wide.
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
I have take a picture with that angle, because it is very difficult to make one. I see this rainbow effect also frontal by reading text.
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
I just returned my pixel 6 to cpw store and got a exchange this one so far doesn't seem to have the green hue down left side
[Google Pixel 6] harvin_:
I have the same issue. Also from germany. It's probably related to the 90hz.

Check it out (top part):

I noticed that if I don't move the screen the display goes back to normal (I would say its still visible but not that big anymore). So I turned of smooth display and you can see the switch of the top part color. Only visible on grey background (dark mode, youtube, twitter kinda).

Not quite sure if the display is broken oder it's a software issue. I would still think its a display issue.

Tried to set the developer settings to force 90hz all the time. Unfortunately, the dark area is visible all the time than...
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
I won't be able to fully see if it's any better till sat in the dark as that's when it shows worse especially on certain dark apps not sure what causes it but hopefully this one won't be as bad but so far I've not noticed it as much of at all bit worrying all these display issues
[Google Pixel 6] atlantix1:
Exactly as mine. Unfortunately this is not a software issue and cannot be fixed software side. All you can do is use a black background/theme once swift installer/substratum is Android 12 ready. Or join the return game…
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Now it's dark seems new one is worse than my original , don't not know what to do now 😔
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Just got off live chat with Google support after providing photos of the issue providing IMEI build number etc he has submitted a report they are aware of some devices with issues but couldn't really answer if it was Hardwear or software for sure untill its looked into further as from our tests we carried out when on max brightness the green hue almost disappeared and when at lowest it was worse to me that's some calibration issue or software maybe this is my second unit first was all down right side new one is down left side so that's a little strange , advised me to get another exchange and if no better wait for a fix , doesn't give much confidence , have attached the conversation I had ,. If anybody else with the issue I would report it to support the more that do they may get a better picture to what's causing and poss fix in update , for me I will try another exchange if they allow me to and see how that one is not much else can do tbh I'm in UK purchased from carphone warehouse delivered on day release 28th would be interested if anybody else UK bought from cpw has issues maybe early batch having this issue , thanks
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
That's never right as well this one's display is total fecked
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Recorded a video of what display does when plug charger in not sure if will upload but screen goes all funny , time for another exchange
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
That's bizarre and looks like it's intentional.

See how it starts at the C port as a large blob?
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Not so sure my first unit didn't do it and this one's green tint is far worse as well , been advised to return it for 3rd unit will try another but if no better will have to refund and look at other options my confidence in Google isn't grate do they actually care would or could they even fix with software update , doubtful
[Google Pixel 6] Nimueh:
I have a new issue I think ... the display "blips" like in the attached video. Not only after turning off the display but randomly when I'm not even touching it, usually every 10 minutes and no matter if plugged in or not.

A "bit" annoying and since I don't know if it's a hard- or software issue I'm not sure if it could cause any kind of permanent damage.

I've ruled out Nova as a cause, it happens on stock launcher as well. If I enable AOD then the blip turns off AOD, blips and then turns it back on.

Locked, not rooted, all the apps on here are also on my OP7 and don't blip there. I haven't factory reset yet since I'm still hoping someone might have a (simple) solution.

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Edit: I just did a factory reset, didn't copy any apps over, no SIM inserted (that's back in the OP7), I only let the device update the 42 preinstalled apps.

So far no "blip" when turning off the display, I'll have to wait + see if the random blips every 10-20 minutes return.

That would mean 1 of my apps is causing it I guess, since it being the SIM is highly unlikely? But it never happened on my other devices (2 phones + 1 tablet all running mostly the same apps). If I have to install + set them all up 1 at the time and wait for 20-30 minutes in between installs to see if the issue returns then I might be done in a week 🤷‍♀️ :LOL:
[Google Pixel 6] Waldfalter:
That probably means that you need glasses. I got my font set to small and it's good.
[Google Pixel 6] Cydras:
Here is another one, you can see it better here.

This is also frontal, nur frontal is too difficult to take a picture
[Google Pixel 6] DoobyDroid:
Thata

That's a strange one as well I'm going to get my 3rd unit later last 2 was the black /grey going for the seafoam this time as that was colour I originally wanted but wasn't in stock called local store and have all 3 colours not that the colour will have any effect on the screen, I appear to be jinxed with the black so far thought so hoping maybe different colour different batch , see how it's goes with number 3 , 🤣
[Google Pixel 6] Swizzle82:
Lol. I have corrective lenses. I am just used to a specific set up coming from larger phones. I set the font one notch from largest and pushed scale of display up one. All is mostly fine now.
[Google Pixel 6] Izy:
Google have confirmed they are pushing a fix for the weird screen flicker when powered off in next update.

They also said it happens when lightly pressing power button when off but not strong enough to power device
[Google Pixel 6] Nimueh:
I've done a factory reset this morning and then installed/set up my apps in small groups, always testing for the "blip" in between. I now have all of them back (except whatsapp since my SIM is still in the OP7) but haven't ran the adb commands granting FKM more permissions.

So far no issue ... I can only assume that something got fubared when I had the 2 phones connected for 1st setup 2 days ago 🤷‍♀️

I'll keep watching it though ... seeing all the display issues reported by different people all over the place I'm not quite ready to trust the P6 yet :cool: :LOL:
[Google Pixel 6] cidefix:
B

😂 That is the new charging animation of Android 12. When you put the device on a wireless charger the animation is a circle starting in the center.
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Did you try clearing the system cache before the reload? I normally do that after installing a bunch of apps during a reload.

It tones them down...
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
That's exactly what it looks like... oh the drama🤣