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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ruffles:
While I'm working, I keep my device on a charging stand and let it display pictures etc. I'd like to instead stream my Twitter feed. Does anyone know of a app that will continually scroll the feed as new tweets arrive? I don't want to have to touch it to refresh it. I've tried the original twitter app and a 3rd party one called Talon so far and neither can do that.

Thanks in advance,

Steve
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] yojavi86:
Greetings from Argentina. I have an S9 + Snapdragon currently and I was never able to root because of the system it has. Now I am about to buy a s21 ultra and I wanted to know which version is the best for root and to be able to install some custom rom. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
The SM-G998B available in Argentina is bootloader unlocked with the Exynos SoC. If you need more than 256GB Storage you'll need to find it on Amazon or Ebay, Samsung Argentina no longer offers the 512GB Version.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] babyboy3265:
Exynos 256 GB .
[Google Pixel 6] 15xda:
I have a dual-SIM setup, with a personal T-mobile eSIM for personal use, and a Verizon physical SIM (provided by my employer) for work. I would like to get a Pixel 6 that I can use with both, including especially the mmWave bands. It looks like model G9S9B is what I want, while the default unlocked phone on the google store is GB7N6, which doesn't support n257/258/260/261. My questions:

1) If I buy a "Verizon" Pixel 6 on the Google store (presumably G9S9B, since it's $100 more expensive), will it be SIM-locked to Verizon, or can I use it with other carriers? Also, I've heard sometimes Verizon phones don't let you unlock the bootloader, which would be catastrophic for me, so I also want to make sure a Verizon phone purchased through the google store let's me unlock the bootloader. Given that the AT&T pixel 6 is more expensive, I'm thinking the Verizon one is probably SIM-locked, otherwise who would waste $40 buying a phone through AT&T.

2) Is it even possible to buy a Verizon pixel if you don't have access to a Verizon account? As I mentioned, my Verizon SIM is from work, so I don't have an account number or password or anything. The google store won't let me add the Verizon pixel 6 to my account without logging into Verizon or creating a new account. I definitely don't want to sign up for new Verizon service. Also, I noticed that for the Pixel pro, the Verizon phones are actually available with good options like more storage, so presumably if there weren't some catch people would be buying Verizon phones while the unlocked and Fi models are sold-out, so there's probably something wrong with them (even though unlike the non-pro, the pro seems to be G8VOU whether Verizon or not, at least according to this web page which has only one 6 pro model in the US market https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/10082009).

Thanks for any advice.
[Google Pixel 6] sikewrdpryznr:
I would think you could buy one from best buy for Verizon with the activate later option. They have the buds promo as well just fyi
[Google Pixel 6] 15xda:
Yes, but unfortunately that one will almost certainly be boot-locked, and possibly carrier-locked as well. If I can't download my T-mobile eSIM to my phone, that would be a problem. I unfortunately think I may need to get the bigger phone to get mmwave on a completely unlocked device, even though the hardware for what I want exists.
[Google Pixel 6] Superguy:
I thought Best Buy's unlocked version was the G9S9B. That's why it cost a bit more than the $599 price.
[Google Pixel 6] 15xda:
Nope, Best Buy has $599 for 128GB and $699 for 256GB, same price as GB7N6 on the google store. Only Verizon and AT&T seem to offer G9S9B, plus the google store if you select Verizon. But of course you can't know for sure until you actually buy the phone.
[Google Pixel 6] Superguy:
They changed their inventory then. They had it for the same price as AT&T earlier this week.
[Google Pixel 6] sic0048:
mmWave isn't a big deal. It's an extremely short range 5g service that is currently being installed in large facilities that have high people densities - places like sports arenas and airports. However due to the limited range of the service and the fact that most objects (like glass and walls) effectively block the signal, it is never going to be available "city wide" during the life expectancy of today's new phones. Only the largest cities have any mmWave coverage currently and even then it is limited to only 1-2 of these large facilities. When Verizon advertises that Charlotte has mmWave coverage, they mean inside the airport and football stadium and that's it.

So unless you spend a huge % of your time in airports or large sports arenas in large cities, personally I wouldn't pay extra money for a mmWave antenna. For the average person, mmWave is simply not going to be used very much - if at all.
[Google Pixel 6] 15xda:
Yeah, I hear you. However, I live in a big city and spend a lot of time in airports, and am constantly frustrated by how poor my connectivity is even with both Verizon and T-mobile SIMs in my phone. That said, I have a Pixel 4a without 5g ("sunfish"). So it's possible that sub-6 and in particular T-mobile band N41 would already improve my life significantly. It's just frustrating that the exact hardware I want is being made, just not sold unlocked.
[Google Pixel 6] gcodori:
Only the 6 PRO works with VZW mWave unlocked. The unlocked regular 6 does not have the mWave...
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toug:
Hi,

I would like to use QXDM. SO i think I need to access the diag port.

I can use any of the build that LG provided (from Android 4.4 to 6) or lineageOS.

I tried some tricks but did not managed to see new device under device manager.

Does it require to install qualcomm drivers or LG drivers are ok?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
Hi all,

I am trying to update my phone for three days now. Samsung a3 2017 aka a320fl

my constraints:

I only have a linux laptop running sparky (debian derivate)

Windows work laptop with win 10

My windows laptop always deletes necessary files (anti virus scan) and there is nothing i can do about it.

So i switched to my linux.

What i did:

I can get access to the regular adb shell, fastboot would just reboot not get me into download mode

I get my phone into that download screen (vol down-power-home), but then no connection possible

I turned on oem unlock / usb debugging

I tried heimdall but missing some files and i suppose the connection is not setup right

I found a linux version for odin... still no luck error 71

some adb commands that i found rely on "su" which is not available yet

so basically i am stuck at the first step

I would want a newer os since my rom is too old. Android 7.0 and one of my apps need at least 7.1

I would try lineage 17. But there are plenty of steps that i cannot get to work. Like orange/bootloader/....

But first things first.

So is there any one that could help me with the very first step?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
this is what i would like to use

https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-rom-a320fl-f-y-lineageos-17-x-10-0-64-bit-treble.4054921/

i found odin here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/utility-odin-for-linux-jodin3-casual.3777030/

i already found them days ago, but no luck in going through the process

my prior phone was a galaxy s3 mini, on which i installed cyanogen (the one with android 5, the newer ones were not really stable back then)

i have a a3 2017 with stock rom android 7.0 (not branded) and rooted.

now i was afraid of losing data while updating and got me a new a3 2017 to basically play around and test the install process. this one already has android 8.0.

but both of them are bloated as hell...

so my hopes:

- support the apps i like (sportractive in particular), it does not support android 7.0 anymore

- better battery life (i found that android 7.0 is not the best in dealing with bad cellular service, i have to switch to 2g manually to get me throug the day, 4g consumes over 100mA in standby)

- i would want to keep my message history of whatsapp and signal

- i bought drift racers(https://www.sturmkind-shop.com/dr-ft-racer-kaufen/), which would not work with my android 7.0
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
so no one that has ever done the rooting via linux?

thank you anyway!
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
Hi all,

i asked a friend to let me do some playing around.

I have odin on his pc.

odin seems to be able to connect to device (ID:COM is filled) when the device is turned on.

i switched (as mentioned before both OEM and USB Debugging to on in developer options.

but as soon as i put the device in "download mode" i cannot see the device anymore.

so the same behavior as with adb shell.

is there anything else i need to pay attention to?

should i boot with louder/home/power and trigger a process to load a file from sd?

i read that the file should be named recovery.img, is that correct?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
ok, reinstalling usb drivers from samsung did the job.

now i can see the device in download mode.

i was able to flash the stuff from here: https://www.hardreset.info/samsung-root-files/

lets see how far i get ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
Hi all,

so i was finally able to get everything done.

most of the stuff could be done on the phone... so it does not matter if you have linux or not as a pc operating system.

first install the bootloader (twrp). (herefore i had to use odin, but unfortunately the linux version did not work for me)

great video here:

then with the bootloader (twrp) install orangefox bootloader.

with orangefox flash repartition script.

these steps are described here as well (thats the image i used/installed):

https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-rom-a320fl-f-y-lineageos-17-x-10-0-64-bit-treble.4054921/

thats it for the system.

to get root access to your phone, this is a pretty good desciption:

How to Install Magisk on your Android Phone

Magisk is a powerful tool that can help you customize some aspects of your phone or even grant you root access. Here's how you can install it!

www.xda-developers.com

i followed the steps:

- get boot.img

- patch it

- flash it (with orangefox)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
this looks like changing the bootloader was done with fastboot.

i will try to look at it later, but that seems like a way that is less related to the os of the pc you are using.

maybe (eventually) samsung is going to be a bit differen... but still a way without WINDOWS :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
YEY!

all of my hopes were fulfilled :)

for all that are interested in that info
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
As i wrote in the ROM thread.

As of now i would recommend to keep AOD of.

On my device it never gave the CPU the chance to get in deep sleep mode.

which is why i ended up with like 5% per hour with no usage.

with the deep sleep i get pretty close to 1% per hour.

after a couple of hours that changed a bit...

i started a new thread for that purpose.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] subbamaggus:
yesterday i had an install session with a friend (he has the same phone)

some things to consider:

- orange fox was not available right away. maybe i missed the step where it actually was set as active bootloader

- formatting of the device is also necessary, i have another device here, as soon as this is ready i will (hopefully) be able to tell when.

just for completeness:

i additionally installed "icon limit increased to 7",

https://xdaforums.com/t/statusbar-notification-icon-limit-increased-to-7-android-12.4023603/page-3

and you need the "kill camera", since sometimes the cam will hang.

for me i had to change the audio setting for calling:

https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-...0-64-bit-treble.4054921/page-15#post-85925483
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] swieder711:
I have the original Pixel Stand. I believe it puts out 10W

Will this Pixel Stand work with the Pixel 6 Pro just at a slower charging rate?

I wonder if there will be an upgrade program. The 2nd Gen Stand is priced at $79 and is not available yet.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Keith W:
Yes it will work with the original Pixel stand
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] JGuinan007:
What does the 2nd gen stand do that OG stand won't besides the faster charging?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
Nothing.

It's simply a question of 10 vs 23 Watts, even though the latter comes in with a fan on top of it, lol.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Birdsfan:
Yes to the difference in wattage but the size difference will make the next gen easier with a larger phone.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jmartin72:
I use the OG Pixel stand on my 6 Pro. I have no desire to pay $80 for the new one. I couldn't care less about the charging speeds.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Cares:
I use original Pixel stand with major complaints. I sometimes do have a hard time getting the alignment right though and the phone keeps nagging me to realign it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
I use the OG pixel stand for night time charging so speed doesn't matter at all. The second gen charger would be good at my desk where I have less time to wait for a full charge before hitting the road
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Afronicus:
I've switched to the Lenovo smart clock 2 with the wireless charger. Truthfully, the features that came along with the stands were never consistent. They would often have to be set up all over again after a few days or so. It has the same features, plus the feeling of a bedside clock and nightlight. Not sure if it charges at the same speed, but it gets me to 100% by the time I've gotta get to work!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Afronicus:
Nice, I moved my gen 1 to my desk 👍🏾
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] pensador:
Looks like a great program!

ClearTemp is an application for you to free up storage space on your device. It allows you to clear temporary/unused files and unused registry keys/values on your system easily. It also allows you to clear your Recent Program List, Internet Address History and soft reset counter. You can even change the location of the temporary folders (Cache, History & Cookies) or e-mail attachment folder to the Storage Card. If you have custom folders/files which you wish to clear, you can also add them in.

http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2008/10/10/cleartemp-11-clear-temp-folder-on-pocket-pc.html#more-1351
[Microsoft Surface Duo 2] GMM2003:
Here are the stock sounds from the Surface Duo 2, including its boot animation files. Other than the original Surface Duo, this device adds in two new ringtones, five notifications, and one alarm sound.

Enjoy.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] swieder711:
How good is Gorilla Glass Victus glass? Will it still need a Screen protector? The curved edges make my hesitant about using a screen protector.

Thoughts?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jasbur17:
I looked at JerryRigEverything's videos on the S20 Ultra and S21 Ultra (or Gorilla Glass 6 vs Victus)

It seemed that it scratched just the same. I also saw an article where the Corning person admitted that it'll still get scratched by sand, dust, coins, and keys in your pocket.

That said, I haven't decided what I want to do yet. I love tempered glass protectors but they're usually terrible on curved screens and I hate the plastic feeling ones.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
It's still a 6/7 on mohs scale.

The only difference is that Victus is slightly more durable, meaning it can endure a bit more force/pressure (newton), something like 8 instead of 5. So your phone will still break and scratch, but it requires a bit more effort to damage it.

Of course it won't help you with sand or anything solid that might make a dent with little amount of effort/pressure.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] goddammit:
I haven't used screen protectors in years now. Just don't keep your phone in the same pocket with your keys and you'll be fine. There's only a small percentage of people out there who would need a screen protector, because they operate in rough environments.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] eurominican:
Every time I've tried that, the screen gets scratched. All the way up to iPhone 12 pro max.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Flippy125:
I wish it was this easy in desert climates. Even with shaking out my pockets regularly, a stray piece of sand always manages to find its way to my screens within the first couple months.

FWIW I had the S21 Ultra before this (also using Victus) and it managed to get scratched. Nothing deep, but it was noticeable in sunlight. I'm planning on keeping the Pixel for a good while, so I actually picked up a TPU screen protector for it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] goddammit:
At this point there is no such screen protector that doesn't degrade usability of this phone. Curved screen AND the damn on-screen fingerprint reader made sure of that. It's down to everyone's personal philosophy, but in my view the phone should serve me, not the other way around.

For what it's worth, even without screen protectors I didn't have any visible scratches on my Pixel 2 XL or 4 XL, after 2 years of usage each, so I'm gonna risk it this time too.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] redukt:
After 6 days I have the first scratch in the display. The device was always carried isolated in a cargo pocket. I will probably send it back.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] entropism:
And that's just... completely untrue. I'm using a TPU based protector, fingerprint works 100%, every damn time. When the UV based protectors come out, they'll work 100%, every time. Optical protectors are a LOT easier to use with screen protectors.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] docfreed:
Likewise. Using Armorsuit plastic screen protector and 100% fingerprint function (and it's fast!)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] boorog:
Amazon.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] blackhawk:
Sand will scratch any type of glass. I had a old S4 that was nearing the end of it's service life.

It had no scratches after over 3 years and bare glass feels better so... within 3-4 months with no protector it had 3 easily visible scratches. In spite of keeping it as clean as possible using a microfiber cloth for cleaning.

Unprotected glass will get scratched...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] robsonline:
I always put screen protectors on my phones until I got the Essential Phone. No tempered glass screen protectors would work on it, and I did not like the alternatives. I decided to go without one and just "try" to be careful. It did not take long before I had a lot of tiny scratches all over my screen. When I got a deep scratch on my PH-1, I went back to the TPU wet apply screen protector that I did not like, but it is better than the alternative. I did not use my Pixel 6 Pro as my daily driver until my screen protector arrived the next day. I have to say that the TPU screen protector I purchased is much better than the one I used for my PH-1. Very pleased with it. I think the brand is IMBZBK or something like that. I have never heard of it before, and only got it until I could get a brand name protector. I may continue using it until it gives me trouble. I highly recommend a screen protector on your Pixel 6!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
Modern phones displays can withstand a 6-7 on Mohs scale.

Sand is a 7.

Hardened steel is, by the way, 7-8.

Aluminium is, by the way, 2.5-3. Only because it's mixed with other metals & refined can it withstand some of the everyday life abuse. It's still **** compared to hardened steel. It's a shame that only Apple uses stainless steel with their IPhones. I would love to have a Pixel with stainless steel. The few grams I don't care about, give me the durability...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] blackhawk:
Yeah?

Sand will still scratch it... it's easy to test🤣

I notice Corning isn't bragging about its hardness.

Optical sapphire is 9. Apple toyed with u$ing it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
Apples Sapphire is sh*t. It's fake. They only use a partial sapphire screen, which means that it's hardness is still a 6-7.

I think HTC's sapphire U Ultra is the only phone/smart device to date with a decent ("real") Sapphire screen. Other than that you will only find expensive watches with a pure Sapphire screen.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] blackhawk:
To my knowledge optical sapphire has only been used for camera lense protection. Optically it's not as clear as glass, it has a slight tint. I still wouldn't buy an Apple...

While sand is the most common abrasive floating around it's not the only. Gravel can range up to RH 8 so a screen protector can save it from marring in a glancing slide or a low impact drop.

Face plants into gravel are always a thrill...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
I can only repeat myself: Apples implementation of Sapphire on their apple watches & on the backside of devices (camera lense protection) is fake. It was tested all day long on Youtube by people using Mohs picks, it scratched at 6 and 7, which means that it's only Sapphire in name. There is no optical "sapphire" used by Apple, it's a fancy marketing word and only that.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] galaxys:
I always watch out for meteor showers...😳📴🎇
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] danw_oz:
Yeah as said before marketing nonsense. I think the saphire would shatter too easy if they needed to get it that thin for weight control
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] blackhawk:
It has it's uses but specialty glasses are better suited for displays.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] blackhawk:
I don't watch Apple products at all. What's the point since I'll never own one? The link above gets into some of Apple's marketing.

Sapphire has been used for decades in watch crystals.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] entropism:
Sapphire has been used for watch crystals for scratch protection, but they still shatter easier. Now, when you take a thinner piece of sapphire, make it a LOT larger, and it will shatter if you look at it wrong. Now make it a LOT more expensive than Corning's options. It all adds up to a whole mess and it's not viable for phone screens.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] danw_oz:
Yes it has, I own a few watches with saphire crystal glass, not one of them have scratched screens, every other one I own has scratched screens. And these watches are heavy.

We are talking about a phone having a huge skinny piece of saphine crystal to cover the display not a small compact device like a watch in this thread, exactly what my comment was based upon. It is most likely to be a substantial price increase to put on saphine crystal. According to Corning, a saphine screen would cost about 10 times more than Gorilla glass.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] blackhawk:
Yeap... but it would have been glorious if Apple had got sucked into doing it🤣
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ScrapMaker:
I have had my p6p for about 7 days now. There are visible scratches all over the front and back of the device. I never share the pocket with anything else. I never lay it face down.

Compared to my p4xl with 2+ years of service, there's not one single scratch or defect anywhere. I am fully convinced that whatever this glass is, can't hold a candle to others. My s8 and s9+ on my desk also have zero scratches. No screen protectors, ever.

I would note that the screen obviously has a very generously-applied coating on it and feels much smoother than my p4xl. It very well could be that the coating is what's scratching so easily.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Batfink33:
Just to add to this, I have micro scratches on the back of my device. I have had a case on too so the dust or dirt must be getting into the case and causing scratches under it. I have a TPU screen protector on so the display should be ok.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] JGuinan007:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003490262469.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.1005003490262469&aff_trace_key=c96a21c1418a42c6b80f1febf4472fe1-1636605580664-02822-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=5909amp-016vMHnHSdV4VSTJ_0FyfQ1636933816580&browser_id=aa67ff8a9a734736a673902f9ee8c3bd&is_c=N

I found this ordered one reminds of whitestone dome I'll let yall know how it is. I gots burnt by the case on screen protectors