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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Gytole:
Have the Pixel 6 Pro here, noticed that when I open the camera sometimes it will just freeze up and reboot. Does this about 10 times a day. I tried reflashing the FULL OTA and Factory Images to no avail thinking it was software.

So after two hours last night of waiting to talk to customer service I tell them my issue and without hesitation she said "We will send you a new replacement phone." But it's gone be a minute and I said that's fine. I then 🤔...and message her and go "Is it a refurbished phone a new one." She tells me they do not GIVE you a NEW phone even if it is DEFECTIVE they send you a REFURBISHED.

I told her absolutely NO thanks, in the kindest way possible, and asked if cancellation was an option, I explained I did NOT spend $1100 for a refurbished phone. Absolutely no way. She then goes on to tell me that she understands AND AGREES and that she will ask and get back to me in a few days if they can send me a NEW new one. I said if she has to jump through hoops it legit is olay to cancel it. I refuse to spend that much and have a frankenphone. You dig?

Buttt anywhooo, Just lettin y'all know...if your phone is bork, they gone sendja a refurb. You need to ASK for a new. Unless it's past the first 15 days or whatnot then you HAVE to get a refurb. But I can't live with that fact.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I would feel the same way. If using a credit card to buy a phone, some credit cards have rules which would give you options to get your money back as well, if it gets past the 15 days.

I'm really not surprised that they would do this, however. Just sucks every company would do the same thing.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Gytole:
I'm not mad? It's just kinda like really? I had two phones in the past that I bought new from Motorola and Oneplus that sent me brand new replacements. And my oneplus I owned for two MONTHS. I have had my 6 pro for 11 days I believe? It's just kinda like WOW. Haha my girlfriend and I were like no... we're not mad, but just cancel it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] miravision:
Out of curiosity, for the sake of science, do you mind posting the logcat output capturing a few of these camera freeze up and reboot occurrences? Thanks
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
I'm surprised they would even have any refurbs at this time. When I did multiple replacements for my 2XL in a 2-3 month period from launch I was always sent a brand new retail package. Considering the supply issue and how popular the phone is. I would imagine they probably don't have many if any refurbs in stock to send out for warranty.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] miravision:
Or going by factory seconds where some did not make it out due to quality assurance checks, some phones are just born "frankenphones" at the factory itself.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Could have been as simple as already returned phones (for any reason, not even necessarily anything wrong with the phone) that the package was already opened / phone already removed from the packaging, etc, and needing minimal re-certification.

I still wouldn't want such a "refurb" so soon after buying the phone new, but there are lots of reasons why they might have phones they consider refurb in stock.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
True, they do label those as "refurbs" as well. Would make sense they'd be mailing those out as they probably have little to no stock of brand new phones. I wouldn't care too much if I got someone's return as long as there's no cosmetic issues or mechanical issues on the device.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Gytole:
Exactly, I am not crying about the fact they're refurbs if I had the phone for like 6 months. But I have had this for 10 days. The phone ain't even a MONTH old. That's like a huge kick in the kahoonays for that much wallet spill...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] miravision:
The issue is the uncertainly on the degree of cosmetic/mechanical issues, making it a strict no from me at the retail price.

Ideal solution would be a $200 rebate on a certified refurb unit or a full refund for the inconvenience, stress, mental angst
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
I wouldn't accept anything but new within the first 30 days. In your case they definitely should be giving you a brand new one. You probably got a crappy rep, I would try again with another one. Easier said than done with how nonexistent support has been since launch. Within the first 14 days they're supposed to give new devices as a replacement. Good luck man!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] miravision:
Depending on how much I love the product, I usually try to rule out user error first because no product is bug-free or perfect, else simply I return it since it is clearly not worth my time trying to beta test their product and buy a more reputable and reliable product.

In the Android world, Samsung has excellent brand loyalty for this reason and something Google should learn from if they wish to retain their customer base and build brand loyalty.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I mean no disrespect at all to any fans of Samsung - I loved my Galaxy S3 a long time ago. But the way Samsung's software doesn't work well for my usage, and how they make some things not work as well as they do on Pixels made my wife and I return to Pixels and sell our Note 10+ after only a year and a half - and I usually keep a phone for 3 years or at least until it's no longer updated.

The Note 10+ hardware was top-notch. Couldn't stand the software, though, and my P6P is already working much better for my wife and I than the Note 10+ was.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] galaxys:
Low inventory could result in sending refurbished one's...📴
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
I received my P6 Pro 2 days before launch, had a couple bugs, talked with a Customer Rep and got a replacement shipped on the 29.10 - the (replacement) phone arrived in new and pristine condition; phone was brand new, the packaging was new, nothing refurbished there. Mind though, that I was (ofc) still in return window.

Maybe what you say is true after a while when there are phones that have been refurbished, but as far as I can understand, not at launch. Also, as mentioned, return window might be a deciding factor.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] miravision:
Glad to see great customer service on Google's part. I also like that they're opening Pixel exclusive stores.

Could you elaborate on the two bugs that made it a deal breaker for you to hold on to your very first unit?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
I had a couple minor quirks, but the dealbreakers for me were

a) random reboots (didn't bother me the first 1 1/2 days because they only happened in idle, but then the phone randomly rebooted whilst I used it to navigate, that was unacceptable)

b) heavy lens flicker, even with clean glass (random rays of light whenever in 70% of shot pictures against/ with the sun)

Since using the replacement device, I neither had random reboots nor any more heavy lens flicker. Its possible ofc that these were software and not hardware isses, but since I set up my P6 Pro replacement the same way that I set up the "original" p6 pro one (cable backup transfer from my previous phone), it's hard to find that out.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TrustAugustus:
Totally understand. It reminds me of my new iphone 5. I got it through the carrier by signing up. I take it home only got the camera to not work. I go back to the shop and they tell me Apple handles repairs and replacements. I'm fuming. So I immediately take the train to go to the Apple store. They tell me no appointment? no help. So I have to go home and try the next day. I ask the guy handing me the replacement if it's a new phone. He says it is. But as I'm riding the train back home I realize that in the language I asked him I was a little ambiguous with my phrasing and to this day I still wonder if it was a new phone.

Anyhow, it cost me over 20 dollars and 4 hours of my time because I was given a lemon. Thanks for letting me vent about something that was 9 years ago...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TrustAugustus:
Totally understand. It reminds me of my new iphone 5. I got it through the carrier by signing up. I take it home only got the camera to not work. I go back to the shop and they tell me Apple handles repairs and replacements. I'm fuming. So I immediately take the train to go to the Apple store. They tell me no appointment? no help. So I have to go home and try the next day. I ask the guy handing me the replacement of it's a new phone. He says it is. But as I'm riding the train back home I realize that in the language I asked him it was a little ambiguous with my phrasing.

Anyhow, it cost me over 20 dollars and 4 hours of my time because I was given a lemon. Thanks for letting me vent about something that was 9 years ago
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DespairFactor:
Google has been doing this for years, this is nothing new.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bobby janow:
There is a 15 day return window with a charge of perhaps $35 unless you can get it waived. At 10 days I'd just return it and buy another maybe on sale. After 15 days you're going to get a refurb as you said. I got a refurb P5 after about 6 months and it was as good or better than new. I don't think it was ever used but returned by someone who didn't want it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jmartin72:
I did the same thing last summer. I sold my Pixel 5 because I was bored with it, and bought a Galaxy s21U. The hardware was great, but I just couldn't deal with the software, and the camera was substandard as compared to the Pixel. I hate how Samsung puts 3 different companies software together to try and make a unified experience. It just doesn't work.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DespairFactor:
This is because the devices go back and they actually repair them properly, then they ship them out as replacements. They usually have whatever the issue was fixed. So for example, if your display was faulty and sent it back, they would repair it or replace the screen assembly. Once someone else RMA's they will get that device. I am unsure if they test everything on the returned devices and fix it all or just the issue reported though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Gytole:
Well I smashed my 2nd Pixel 6 pro, and I am currently on my third. They send me a refurbished phone for $360 because the phone I sent in to get fixed would cost too much to fix. So I am blown away that they did that for me. I didn't expect them to that and I figured I was at a loss. But you can FOR SURE tell how it's a refurb. The box is still nice like a new one but it is not as thick, and states refurbished in small letters.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MrBelter:
Generally you get a refurb to speed everything up, they get your phone, they send you a refurb, they mend your phone and someone else gets it. If the phone you get is immaculate surely that is better than waiting weeks for a repair?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
Evolution X Snow 6.0 for the Xiaomi Mi 9 [cepheus]

/*
* Your warranty is void. Or vaild, probably?
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, Ebolation X,
* thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis caused by you following
* these directions. YOU are choosing to make these modificiations, and if
* you point your finger at me for messing up your device, I will LMAO at you.
*/

Living, Breaking, Keep Evolving.

Pixel UI, customization and more, we are Evolution X!

- Team Evolution X -

@joeyhuab

@peaktogoo (Now RealAkito)

Reach us on Twitter! @EvolutionXROM

What are our features?

- Just flash and check "The Evolver"

You tell me

For those who encounter wifi connections issues, check this link.

DO NOT FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED

First Time Install / Clean Flash

1. Download the proper ZIP for your device

2. Reboot into recovery mode

3. Wipe Data/Cache/Dalvik/System/Vendor

4. Flash the ROM

5. Format data

6. Reboot again into recovery mode

7. Flash Magisk if you want root

8. Flash DFE

9. Reboot to System and #KeepEvolving

Update / Dirty Flash

1. Download the proper ZIP for your device

2. Reboot into recovery mode

3. Wipe Cache/Dalvik

4. Flash the ROM

5. Flash Magisk if you want root

6. Flash DFE

7. Reboot to System and #KeepEvolving

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Official Chat / Device Support

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Android OS version: 12.0_r29

Security patch level: February 2022

Build author: Logan Developer

Rom Source code: https://github.com/Evolution-X

Device tree: https://github.com/Logan-Developer/device_xiaomi_cepheus

Kernel Source code: https://github.com/flackback/PixonKernel

ROM Developer: joeyhuab
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bizz4ever:
Hi. First of all thank you for your work. Can we use magisk? İf yes wich version is it?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
Hello :)

Magisk works great with this rom

Personnally I use Magisk Stable V23.0, and with hide feature you'll be able to keep passing SafetyNet
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Lil Geeky:
Hello! Thanks for your time. :)

Is face unlock available in the rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
Hello 👋

Sorry, but face unlock is not yet available, maybe in a future build

Anyway, a new fingerprint reading system from Google is implemented in this build. It seems to work great, even with screen off.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Blociaczek:
Hey. Does fingerprint unlock works on Always On Display? In CherrishOS I couldn't unlock my phone while it was locked on AOD. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it doesn't. Is Google Pay working on that rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
Hello!

During my tests it worked without any issue. If sometimes it doesn't recognise your finger, try to register the same finger twice

I don't use Google pay, but it should work as the rom let you pass SafetyNet by default and Google pay meets the security requirements
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Blociaczek:
I installed rom but i had various problems. The phone was lazy when unlocking. Instead of the lockscreen wallpaper, the homescreen was visible in the place where I locked the phone. Charging animation turns on late, as if the phone had a lag when connecting. I think there is no Always On Display. I couldn't find the option that turns it on.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Kyrat:
what Camera app do you recommend?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
This one is great in eng version: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl59/
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
I'm sorry you're encoutering these issues, everything is ok for me. Could you record logs when you plug/unplug your phone please? (For example using the mat log app from play store)

To enable Always on Display, go in Settings -> Display -> Lock screen -> Always show time and info
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] David-Thiris:
Hey! Thank you very much for the rom.

So far everything has worked correctly for me!

I have a question regarding the widget "at a glance", there is no way to deactivate it. Even if it is disabled in the launcher, the time still appears and there is no way to remove it.

thanks again

P.D: sorry for my bad english xp
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
Yeah, I think you can't remove it from the launcher.

If you really don't want it, you can use another launcher.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] timo.helfer:
Anything I can do to encrypt the phone? Tried the option in Settings and also modifying fstab, but always end in bootloop. Or do I have to wait until the rom is more advanced? Regards
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
For this moment you can't, there are problems between Android 12 and encryption
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bizz4ever:
can we hide nav bar with magisk?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] LoganDeveloper:
Sure, the "Fullscreen/immersive gestures" module can do that :)

And it should be integrated directly in the rom next release
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] deltalein:
I have not ring-back tone .
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SamoSempai:
Hi, I have a little problem, I can boot into Evolution x, but storage doesn't seem to be working, I mean when I open storage option in settings or go to google play for updating chrome for example, it is not working, is there a fix for it?
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] gopu5:
Does anybody facing Vibration problem at times not working on Aug SP update? If yes any Solutions?
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] Bookworm Yevgen:
My phone's vibration motor also stopped working around the same time. Periodically, it came to life several times, then stopped working at all.

After opening the phone, it turned out that the vibration motor does not work mechanically. An attempt to restore it failed. I'm waiting for a part to replace.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] gopu5:
Yes same here, replacing is the only solution.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] gopu5:
My Vibrator was unbalanced from its position at the same it had some dirts, after clean up it started working again. Vibrator is working perfectly so it wasn't malfunctioned.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] Bookworm Yevgen:
What do you mean under "unbalanced"? How have you fixed that unbalancing? Did you disassemble it? Where was the dirt found, outside on the contacts or inside the vibrator motor itself?
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] gopu5:
I meant unbalanced because it was out of the power connector, like it got shaken. Dirt was on the connector section, repair was done through a technician.

As a back up I researched in the market if I could able to get the replacement vibrator for the phone but unfortunately it will be only available in the Nokia Service Center.

Fortunately in my case the Vibrator which came when I bought the phone got fixed.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] Bookworm Yevgen:
By the way, I ordered and replaced the vibration motor. My one was defective. Now it works well as before.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] gopu5:
You ordered Vibrator? Online?
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] Bookworm Yevgen:
Yes, I did. I ordered it a local store in Europe. Before that I had found the same at AliExpress(

https://a.aliexpress.com/_9QyBNV

), but delivering from China was a problem.
[Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Questions & Answers] gopu5:
I could have bought from AliExpress but they were banned in India (recently they opened again). Getting the parts from local stores is impossible because only Service Centre will have it here in India.
[Wing, P4350 General] indianshaft:
I have a wing, I have no idea how to do anything on it but make calls, and send text messages. I am using it on AT&T and was wondering if someone could help me out and explain what you can and can not do as well as how to get rid of all the t-mobile stuff and make the phone more compatible with at&t. Thanks
[Wing, P4350 General] ilikepu:
well i dont know why u have a wing on ATT instead of a tilt but im not saying anything but the phone is pretty much compatible with ATT but certain network features are needed to be changed. there is a program called network wizard it will make you phone able to connected to Att, the only thing is that the wing is not a 3g compatible phone so u will be connecting to the ****ty edge connection
[General Questions and Answers] MARCO DELFINO:
Mod edit - translated by https://www.deepl.com/translator:

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE.

I have a Galaxy SM-A500FU with Android 6.0.1 OS.

I've been looking for a Custom Rom that could make me switch from Android 6.0.1 to a newer version.

But I noticed that there is NOT.

Do you have any advice for me? THANK YOU

I installed TWRP and did the unlock,

but I just can't get the same OS that I already had. ( ANDROID 6.0.1 )

I would appreciate any advice and/or addresses where I can download a more advanced version of ANDROID.

THANKS.

MY EMAIL:

*************************************

BUONGIORNO A TUTTI.

Posseggo un galaxy SM-A500FU con SO Android 6.0.1

mi sono messo a cercare una Custom Rom che potesse farmi passare da Android 6.0.1 ad una versione piu'

recente, Ma ho' notato che NON C'E'.

Avete qualche consiglio darmi? GRAZIE

Ho' installato la TWRP e fatto lo sblocco,

ma riesco solo a non averlo stesso SO che gia' avevo. ( ANDROID 6.0.1 )

Sono molto graditi consigli e/o indirizzi dove posso scaricare una versione di ANDROID piu' avanzata.

GRAZIE.

MIA EMAIL: utenteafy@gmail.com
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[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] mihai.alpha:
Hello! It might be my OCD talking but I've noticed that when in slightly low light conditions, I have to keep my hand very still to not get shakiness. Here is an example, with one photo where I focused on not shaking my hand and one where I actively held my hand very still:

Imgur: The magic of the Internet

Notice the blurry writing. Both photos were taken with a night lamp turned on.

This makes me anxious that my OIS might be broken. Is this behaviour normal? Can someone try this experiment with their own and report the results? Thanks!
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[Touch Cruise ROM Development] kabufzk:
hey!

i was wondering if there is a solution how to turn on/off touchflo with one click (maybe with a link, custom app, etc.). i'm asking, because i use openvpn and it has a connection-manager which has a tray-icon in the lower right corner of my screen. when touchflo is enabled, i can't see the tray-icons. right now i am disabling it with 'start-settings-today' and then uncheck it. then i start the vpn and when i'm finished i re-enable touch-flo. not very elegant, huh? any suggestions?

cheers,

kabufzk

p.s.: i am using M-Amine 2.0 RTm SP1 German
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] secoseco:
Hi

there is no a utility as you describe but there is utility give you the ability to switch between 2 today screen and it's great and working perfect, I use it to use phonealarm, you can put the TouchFlo in one and let the try icon in other, and switch between them by a click

this utility is "SecondToday", you can fined it here

http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_wm_tools_im_cs.htm#SecondToday
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] kabufzk:
thx for the hint, i'll give it a try when i have time.

kabufzk
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] iseeka:
http://www.htcspain.com/ is working on one... and gestual!

they will release it inside their rom though

they say it is not 2ndtoday, etc it enables/disables touchflo

and only 3kb ram

hope they release it soon

and that someone can make a cab too
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubumaster123:
So either my Tablet doesn't work or all the cables in my house don't have data transfer, but I have a sd card and I wondered if I can use that to root my Tablet, since in the recovery mode you can choose update from sd card
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