yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
@Ighor Thanks.

Who's DNS servers are these?

I'm assuming that Amazon update servers have been blocked from these DNS servers, I'm just wondering who's managing them?

Alternatively, you can block updates through your router. Blocking updates on the FireTV itself is best and easiest, second best option is via your router, and last resort is DNS.

An old walkthrough that talks about all the ways of blocking updates and the benefits of each

How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick

All versions of the Amazon Fire TV will download and install software updates automatically. There is no option to disable or reject software updates. Whether you have a rooted Fire TV or not, this guide will show you all the methods for blocking software updates on Fire TV devices.

www.aftvnews.com
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
It is my servers, running since 2014 for different purposes. Since my DNS engine is very flexible I can create a rules to provide different features for different devices. So Fire TV support is now added.

For example in Open DNS you can't create rules for *amazon*updates*, but my server has those possibilities, it catching regional and any possible new domains also.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Ok, yeah I figured someone needed to be managing the Amazon addresses :) The more options the better.

Why do you have different servers for different regions? Are your servers physically looking located in different parts of the world?

Are your servers going to be able to handle thousands of FireTV devices?
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
Yes. So you get lower ping if you choose nearest one.

It handles millions of requests every day with 2% CPU usage, so answer is yes.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Ok thank you!

I have to say I have one big concern. Using the DNS servers of a private individual that you don't know is a bit of a security risk, and can be used in malicious ways.

What Is DNS, and Should I Use Another DNS Server?

It makes the web go round.

www.howtogeek.com

I appreciate the gesture you are making to help everyone out, but I'm also wondering how the average user can determine if the DNS servers are trustworthy?

I don't mean to offend you, but being cautious is always best when it comes to security.

It's similar to recommending that you only install apps from trusted sources, and only give ADB access to very trusted sources.

When a stranger offers you a ride home you take a greater risk than if you use public transportation lol
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
That is fair thing to worry about if you are using unknown DNS on your PC. Since the risk is in you, when you enter the website, you may not notice that you are forgot to add https:// but using http://, or you may mistakenly agree to trust unknown certificate if prompted. In that case someone can see your traffic.

But if you use that with the device, there is no choice, it always uses https:// so if someone will try to catch your traffic, they will fail with ssl errors. So technically you don't have to trust a DNS server or a VPN if you are entering that to your Android/iOS device (and not using Internet browsers).

Anyway if anyone replaces DNS records by malicious IP address, at least some users can notice the certificate warnings and report them. In another cases websites may notify you about unusual logins, from another countries (if someone have catch your unencrypted traffic). I never did anything like that so you won't find any reports about my DNS servers.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Yeah sorry, I hate to bring it up. I think everyone knows they take a risk when installing new apps, but far less know the potential of a malicious DNS server. I don't like asking the questions, because just the question insinuates something negative. Nothing against you personally.

Thank you for sharing your DNS. Hopefully you can save a few FireTV users on your arc before the next update that really does some damage.
[Fire TV General] TakeTheActive:
I certainly appreciate the GENEROSITY of a "Technologically Competent" person offering their services to "Technologically Incompetent" folks, but *WHY* would someone TRUST a stranger to block specific DNS addresses when they could:

Block them locally on THEIR OWN router?

Block them locally on THEIR OWN DHCP server (I use Pi-Hole on a Raspberry Pi 3B)?

Block them with (well-known, established) OpenDNS (Method 4 on the AFTVNews article, as per the LINK posted by @Finnzz )?

TBD...
[Fire TV General] Sus_i:
Yeah, really nice :)

If you set up a local proxy server with a program like charles proxy or mitm, you can see all the traffic the fireTV generates on your PC... you see all the data, in listings, well ordered by process.

Almost all of this traffic and data is useless crap, since almost all of this stuff is encrypted.

Only thing readable is advertising sh*t and some meta statistics.

Anyways, a DNS server wont sniff any of this data, it gets only DNS requests, so it will most likely be perfectly fine and a very convenient method for users (users without a pi-hole or a capable router, capable to block encrypted DNS requests). ;)

Btw, it's also a working and very common method to block updates on homebrewed PS4 and nintendo switch devices :p
[Fire TV General] ruky23:
Used the US dns sever listed here, setup my vpn to tunnel per app basis and it still updated anyways. Also most available URLs for Amazon update services have also been blacklisted on my router!

Why is this happening?
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
VPN is overriding DNS settings by their own
[Fire TV General] PeteyNice:
This doesn't seem to work any more. I got a new 4K Max stick and before I plugged it in I made sure your US server was setup as my router's DNS to assign to DHCP clients. It still found an update and rebooted to install it before I could unplug the router.
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
Are you sure your ISP does not replace dns answers by their own?
[Fire TV General] PeteyNice:
Yes, I am sure. I changed it from a pi hole I setup that I know works.
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
While DNS server is local, pi hole is, ISP can't replace dns requests.

It is possible only for remote DNS servers, like mine.

What is nslookup answer of the line posted in the picture of this thread?
[Fire TV General] PeteyNice:
It worked as expected. One thing I noticed, now that it is setup, is that it is including Google DNS along with my pi hole. I wonder if it tried Google when your server failed to resolve it.
[Fire TV General] Ighor:
it is using random, or both at the same time, and of course in my DNS it failed, so it take DNS answer from the second DNS

To get it work, only my DNS server need to be set.

Also please don't set my DNS server to your router, but to Fire TV directly. Because to prevent domain bruteforce by scammers, I made special conditions when it works and when doesn't. And if you turn off your Fire TV for a while, my DNS will stop working next day for your IP.
[Touch GSM General] kawasaki-pu:
HI,that I may be a question of how to activate blbu TouchFLO how to get there? .. To the so-called cube w / I move the finger and had to but not!!

hmmm.... ROM does not touchflo???.....Orginal rom O2 CZ there is!
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
Try using Schap's Advanced Configuration Tool to enable cube. Or edit registry:

HKLM\Software\OEM\TFLOSettings\EnableCube <- set this value to 1.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] anilc:
As per the title! Lost my phone a couple of days ago, had a mate 20x 5g

Back on my old mi max 3 now but should I reorder or is there anything else around?

Needs to be the same size or bigger with 5g dual Sim

I'm not asking for much right 😂😂😂

Current UK used price with 2 year warranty is around 300 GBP
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Wam7:
There is nothing the same size or bigger that I can find and definitely not 5G/Dual Sim. Best bet is to just buy another one. With manufacturers trying (maybe in vain) to push foldable phones it might be a while before we see another 7" standard phone.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Deanro:
If I were you I'd get the note 20 ultra. Its fast, has a big screen and has better resolution and specs than the 20x.

The 20x is a laggard now. There hasnt been any sec updates since 2020 and will never have one again.

The gravy train stopped running dude. Trust me, you dont want to get a mate 20x going forward into 2022
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Flavio:
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I agree, but I am looking at a new phone as well and the price difference between the 18 month old Note20 Ultra and the brand new S22 Ultra is relatively small second hand, so I am leaning more towards the S22 Ultra.

It's obviously a lot more money than the Mate 20 X but technology has moved on and the Mate 20 X is now 3.5 years old.

In the Netherlands I can get a new S22 Ultra for €850, a used Note20 Ultra for €650 and a used Mate 20 x or Mate 20 x 5G will still cost me €350 to €400.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] xbt-:
There is nothing like this on the market, trust me I've looked. I just got one. It's a rare phone and won't work on CDMA providers. There is no phone of this size, it's the only one with this wide of a screen. The other ones are all the same width, just taller, which is useless. I need it wider for reading, that's the whole point of a bigger display. But all the big phones have the same width as the smaller ones.

I got rid of the Note 20 because it was the same size as my V30, just taller and heavier. Useless for me. Also, this doesn't support MicroSD. I had to get the phone to be sure. It only supports NM cards, which is the same size as a sim card, and it's only available up to 256GB, so you can't get more than 512GB on this device including an NM card, if you have a 256GB internal.

As of now, nothing that I want exists on the market.

xxxxxxx This is not a slow phone. Other phones are faster, but the whole point of this phone is the form factor, and this is still one of the fastest phones on the market.

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[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Deanro:
You didnt look hard enough. Actually, theres a phone like the 20 x on the market called the honor x30 max. It sports the same size and similar aspect ratio as the 20 x with wide screen.

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[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] xbt-:
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The Honor x30 Max has a 7.09" screen, which is smaller than the 7.2" screen of the Mate 20 X. The aspect ratio of the Honor x30 Max is 19:9. The Mate 20 X has a 18.7:9 aspect ratio.

Not only are you wrong about your actual statements, but also the Honor x30 Max CANNOT BE ROOTED, PERIOD (mandatory for me). It does NOT have OLED (a mandatory requirement for me). It has no expandable storage (also a requirement). Not only that, but it has mandatory 5G (which I am avoiding for my life).

Smaller, LCD (non-OLED) display. Lower-end phone. Even uses a Mediatek CPU (reserved for lower-end phones)! The Mate 20 X is a huge upgrade over the newer phone.

The new phone is a downgrade on every level - screen, quality, performance, features, efficiency.

HiSilicon Kirin 980 vs MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G

Geekbench 4 single core	3,338	3,312
(Android 64-bit)

Geekbench 4 multi-core	9,822	8,271
(SGEMM)

GFLOPS performance	102.1 GFLOPS	93 GFLOPS
(Multi-core / watt performance)

Performance / watt ratio	1,637 pts / W	827 pts / W

Simply put, there is NOTHING like the Mate 20 X with this size or form factor, especially not with OLED, on the market, nothing even comes close. You'll have to get a smaller, crappier phone, or sacrifice the form factor and quality and features to get a faster phone but not with a screen like this.

It's not a perfect phone, but it beats almost every phone in 2022, and competes in line with flagships. Desired features it lacks are microsd (it has nm card), 2K/4K, and high refresh rate. Also being able to unlock the bootloader on the newest OS. Other than that, there is nothing that comes close to this phone considering the OLED screen on this.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Deanro:
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Here are the FACTS about the x30 max compared to the mate 20 x. The following is from gsmarena.com. xxxxx

Body	Dimensions	174.4 x 84.9 x 8.3 mm (6.87 x 3.34 x 0.33 in)	174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm (6.87 x 3.36 x 0.32 in)
Weight	228 g (8.04 oz)	232 g (8.18 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
IP53, dust and splash protection

Stylus (optional)

Display	Type	IPS LCD, HDR10	OLED, HDR10
Size	7.09 inches, 125.5 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)	7.2 inches, 130.7 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~356 ppi density)	1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~346 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

So as I said before, the x30 max is a +7 inch phone which is comparable to the mate 20x. Resolution and ppi between the 2 phones are generally the same as noted. The size again is basically the same. There exists about 4 phones that I know that are +7 inches.

The 30x max may not be the exact copy of the mate 20 x but it holds its own with a huge +7 inch screen which most phones lack. One difference between the 2 is that the x30 max has 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF while the mate 20 x has the 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] TNSMANI:
MOD ACTION:

@xbt- and @Deanro

I have edited both your posts and removed some content which was unnecessary and inflammatory.

Discuss all you want to but limit your language and please don't call names or bait each other. Be respectful to everyone. The entire world is suffering with various issues, please don't add to them. Thank you.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] bukeyolacan:
How can you get s22 ultra for that price? Its 1000€+ in EU
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] anameeeen:
I owned the mate 20X for more than 2 years. It’s simply the best phone I have had. Recently, I saw some phones that have 120hz. This feature is a must in any phone right now for me, so I searched all the markets with a phone that has this feature with a width of at least 80mm, but I couldn’t find any except few phones like the Honor X30 Max, but the hardware in that phone is not good. The options I was left with were either foldable phones, Iphone 13 pro max, which I don’t like, so I went with S22 Ultra.

The S22 Ultra is amazing. The 120hz is a must now for me. The camera is simply amazing compared to the Mate 20x. Speed is also noticeable, but not to the point that would push me to replace the mate.

Let’s come to the most important thing we are all talking about here which is the screen. The S22 ultra has better colors. The better resolution is noticeable for me too. However, the size is a huge no for me, and I don’t like the curve display. I have both devices next to each other now, but I still prefer the media experience on my mate20x. I am not disappointed with my s22 Ultra, but I still think the Mate is a better phone for media, writing and reading which is more important for me that the camera for example.

There might be a coming phone that may be a good alternative for the mate, but it is still a rumor: Vivo X Note
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Flavio:
Second hand sites. These new Samsung phones are frequently part of a contract renewal and then sold on for cash.

BTW I got a Z Fold3. The S22 Ultra was just too boring for me.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] CCJ22:
I have a note 20 ultra (6.9" screen) I am selling it and moving to a mate 20x I miss mine that much.

The curved screens are trash in my opinion.
[Android TV General] Skyman85:
Hello,

I cut the cable...and here I am now with a box that I can no longer use, is it possible to put a new kernel and use it as free android tv? if so, what are the articles that can help me:

1-how to access the device memory

2-how to install a new version

3-how to install application packages

Thanks
[Android TV General] Guycooper:
Can you help me out please
[Android TV General] Skyman85:
I didn't get an answer so I'm still at the same point, sorry
[Moto G 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] dandu3:
Thank **** Canada mandates that all devices have to be sold unlocked since like 2017. And they provide free unlock codes for older phones so you're covered for sure.

I bought a moto g 5g on Amazon, because it was cheaper than the one 5g ace. It's unlocked and it's gonna stay unlocked lmao.
[Android Head-Units] Robbo20236:
hi all

i bought one of these to replace a px5 unit in my 2012 ford focus. but with the ts10 the front parking sensors and the auto park feature does not work. the rear sensors work . front and rear senors and autopark is factory fitted. i have done an update from system. now at mcu version;-ts10v.1.1-100-414-a4c695-210818(mm031)

system version:-ts10.1.2_20210819.162244_tw1-v2

can version: s1s2fdf10a-210430

i have tried asking the seller, but they just keep asking for more information (what more can i give them?)

does anyone here have any ideas please. ?

would a custom rom help? different canbus decoder or software? ( i have tried using the canbus from the px5 unit but no joy )

or even just settings im missing?

any help please. thank you in advance
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Not FYT, requested moved to [Android Head-units]
[Android Head-Units] nealed:
Hello. Can someone please provide a screenshot of the park assist functions. How do the instructions "Stop. Move Car Forward, Put Into Reverse" etc show up on the head unit ?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Hellyshangel:
Hello everybody,

The phone was announced and waiting to be shipped to local stores. It has a big problem and i was wondering if someone from here can fix it for all of us. I'd like to buy one but only if this can be fixed.

The video recording for the back (108MPX) camera will be capped at 1080P @ 30FPS. The India and China versions have no such limitations. The Redmi Note 9 Pro and 8 Pro go all the way to 4K @30 FPS, and have worst cameras, worst procesors.

Can someone here please do us a favor and come up with a camera app that will unlock more resolutions? Or a fix of some kind? I expect it to involve rooting the phone and that is not a problem for me.

Thank you all in advance for your replies!

All the best,

Constantin
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Petesky:
Hi there , first post in this section, I'm looking at getting

rid of my Artmenis and getting a new HTC Diamond for those

of you who have already jumped ship how does it compare,

I mean do you find it much better
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Petesky:
Ok , does anyone recommend it or should I go for something else
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] LordHmmmmm:
compare

Hi, I had Artemis before my Diamond so here is my opinion:

The difference in size is really significant. Althrough the ergonomy isn't so excellent, it is a great change than having Artemis. Better and faster CPU, RAM, etc. is of course another advantage. I really recommend the Diamond. It is worth to buy it.

Some cons: slow speed in TF3D (depends on ROM), low sound quality (also can be improved by some apps)

Must say that it was a good choice to move to Diamond from Artemis
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] PJ6363:
Suggest you wait until the Touch HD is release....you'll probably get a great bargain as people migrate to the new model ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Zodler:
If you like music, don't get it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=412065
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] polllux:
I've got both & both have pro's & con's

diamond is great, apart from the 4gb space limit barrier.

biggest + is it looks so damn gorgeous & the internet on it is far far superior v's the artemis, U-tube & opera run fast, aslso gps runs faster & are very smoothe.

artemis is great, apart from its too slow (mines is overclocked to 240mz) but its really slow & I run hardly anything on it.

biggest + is you can stick an 8gb (or even higher I believe) microsd in it like I have so you can store way much more stuff on it v's the diamond.

I use the diamond currently & gave the artemis to me GF who likes her mp3's more than me, so she gets better use of the bigger gb's.

But we all have opinions & mines is the diamonds great but it would have been so much better if had the ability to use a microsd also as well as the 4gb, or have just had a low gb onboard to start with like 1gb or so & used a microsd for the users who like a lot of storage.

4GB IS ITS DOWNFALL

hey, but its still GORGEOUS ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Petesky:
Looks and size does it for me, going to get one and

its off to ebay for my old faithfull
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xBlackZero:
Hi, I'm wondering if the Original Moto G (snapdragon 400) supports playback at 1080p 60fps, Youtube or MP4, if someone has the phone and can tell me will be so helpful, thanks.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] miffymiffy:
Hello again all,

I have been playing around with the Manilla2D interface for a while and i have decided to release it.

I have redone the whole ROM. It is based on the 20759 from PDACorner27.

As with all of the M2D roms, there is extreme lack in ram and storage... but i have done the best i can to get the most.

Rom is running smoothly and i have had NO issues.

Credits to Anryl, JoshKoss, Zocster, A_C, Mbarvarian and everyone else around these forums.

Screenshot is from previous version but is still pretty close so im not gonna change it.

Inside the SDConfig:

LOCK:Enabled
CAB: \Storage Card\20758.MS\HelveticaFont.cab (Helvetica Font)
CAB: \Storage Card\20758.MS\S2U2.cab (Diamond styled)
LOCK:Disabled
RST: Reset

Download: NEW LINK! NEW ROM!

[URL="http://www.4shared.com/file/68861256/e8455023/20759MS3G.html"]Mick Smith's Manilla2D3G[/URL]

Thanks ppls,

Mick.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] miffymiffy:
Problems:

Weather widget isnt working, unsure if its isolated problem
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] miffymiffy:
3G Version based on PDACorner 27.

I have taken the advise of others and took the easy way out. (Not easy, pain in the ass really)

Finally it is working 100%.

It is a whole new setup with less applications.

I am about to head out so i will add the links to this post when i get back. It is uploading now to my 4shared so give it 15 mins.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] c77yc4:
H miffymiffyi.

Thank You for your ROM... Manilla2D looks really GREAT!!! THIS FONT OS BEAUTYFULL and I'M LUCKY BECAUSE OF THIS COLORS (ONLY BALCK AND WHITE LOOKS VERY WELL)

but I have same problems...

1. I can't input SIM-code because... there aren't any visible digits (there is only blank screen and inscription: "The SIM card is missing. You can still make..."

2. Camera doesn't work... I can't switch it on (there is a problem with certificates)

3. Flash light doesn't work. When I set up this function for button "(record)" it only flashes for a second or less.

4. This cursor makes me really angry.

5. That 2 additional games are needless (Free Cell and Hearts)

I've same sugesstion... You could take PDACorner ROM (v25 or v26) and make that your modification on it. I think that Roms are fast and stable but in Your ROM there is some problem with SPEED. It could be the best "mix" of

apperance and function.

btw. sorry for my english:o

cordially c77yc4:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] burkay:
Hi Mick, that looks like a great manilla2d rom, but I believe manilla2d is a dead end for hermes. I tried a few manilla roms and installed on a few naked roms and in all cases it leaves very few memory. opera doesn't properly work, youtube doesn't work etc. I hope you try a non-manilla experience in your next rom.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
Dude, great looking job!!! Congrats on the new build!! Your fast dude!! Keep up the good work! ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] zocster:
not as fast as you though speedy lol, ... but he's doing a great job definitely!