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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] BrianBarba:
Hello friend, I have the Note 20 Ultra (ex990) and I will try to clarify your doubts a bit:

1: The note 20 Ultra has VRR but at 1080p, it varies between 48hz-120hz, the way it works is as simple as if you don't touch the screen for 3s, it lowers the frequency normally to 60hz, from my point of view could have been implemented better...

2: I've had the S20 Ultra for 6 months as well, and I can tell you that I didn't notice any big difference in battery life, the S20U lasts a bit longer in certain situations (idle for example) but the difference isn't noticeable. The battery in general with the 990 ranges between 4h and 6.5h SOT at 120hz, and 5.5h and 8h at 60hz 2K.

3: I would like to say that the rear camera of the Note 20U seems much better to me because they fixed the problems that the S20U had, the selfie camera is definitely better in the S20U, but both are so good that it should not be a determining aspect.

4: The 3.5mm connector is doomed to disappear but Samsung includes a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter, it is a useful solution if you want to continue using your wired headphones, it is also worth noting that in Europe it includes very good quality AKG headphones in the box (USB-C).
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides, News] Haridhayal:
This is a guide for flashing GSI on the S21 exynos and the fixes needed. Bug list is also available.

Guide, Fixes & Bug list

Screenshots

LineageOS 19.0 GSI

I dont have time to check all the xda threads for S21/Plus/Ultra. I 'd recommend joining the telegram group.

Kernel Source for kernel used in this guide

Kernel Source

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[Android TV General] changlish76:
I'm trying to get an app to execute shortly after the tv restarts. After reading this page on androidtvnews.com, I tried "AutoStart - No Root" and "Launch on Boot" plus a couple other apps. Nothing seems to work, any advice is appreciated. (I'm using a Hisense U6G that shipped with Android 9)
[Android TV General] reyur:
Hello @changlish76

I'm looking for the same thing, did you finally find it?
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] nm8:
Whats the maximum memory you have used on your artemis? I currently use 4gb micro sdhc without problem, but I wan't to buy 8gb or 16gb. Just want to ask first if yoou guys have used 8-16gb or even 3gb?

I am using WM6 and the micro sdhc patch.

Thank you
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] techlivemana:
I tried 8 which didn't work
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] SpiggyTopes:
8 gig works fine and I use it extensively to copy data from work to home.

It works so well that I never think about it.

I THINK we can go to 32 gigs now?
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] maxx_hr:
8gb Sandisk micro sdhc works fine on mda compact III.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] pgosling:
When you change the MicroSD card you have to take the battery out.

Does this hard reset the device?

Thanks in advance
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Zecanilis:
No it doesn't.

Cheers
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Registerme:
you need a sdgc enabled (cooked) rom to use sdhc cards. Official firmware doesn't support those cards. If thats the case all sdhc cards should work. I have a 8 gig caard. Soon 16 GB, 32 does not exist yet.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] pgosling:
I have the original WM5 O2 UK Rom on this one.

I dont really need a lot of space, just a bitmore than the 256 I have at the moment, so 1GB or 2GB standard MicroSD will do fine.

Thanks for all your help.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Palood:
I also have an 8GB SDHC Card and it works fine. But only with the SDHC-Driver.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] sasha817:
Kingston SDHC 4Gb and Transcend SDHC 8Gb class 6 work fine both...
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] rouanomarie:
Hi,

i have bought a 4Go micro SDHC card which does not work native, i downloaded the artemis sdhc cab file and 2 dll's to replace to make the phone to recognise it, but i can't change those dll's (sdbus.dll and sdmemory.dll), the phone tells me it's locked... :mad:

Can anyone tell me how to unlock it ?

thanks !

jc :rolleyes:

Note : i use WM5
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] rouanomarie:
To all people of this topic saying that it works fine for them with more than 2 Go : Did you follow this topic :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=344338&highlight=SDHC

and did you have to replace those 2 dll's ? And no 'read only' problem ?:confused:
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] rouanomarie:
ok, thank you for all you answers :mad:

A last question, when using the soft reboot mode, i get a red/green/bleu screen, my pc recognise there is something but i can't browse the phone, i'd like to use this mode to replace my dll's... any idea ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] Haridhayal:
This is a guide for flashing GSI on the S21 Plus (exynos) and the fixes needed. Bug list is also available.

Guide, Fixes & Bug list

Screenshots

LineageOS 19.0 GSI

I dont have time to check all the xda threads for S21/Plus/Ultra. I 'd recommend joining the telegram group.

Kernel Source for kernel used in this guide

Kernel Source
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] Oswald Boelcke:
@Haridhayal

I've change the prefix of your thread from "Development" to "How To Guide" as only own development qualifies for the first one what's obviously not the case for your thread. Please don't change back! Same applies to the threads here and here.

Prior to your next posting, please read all guidances that are stuck at the top of each forum like:

RULES for posting in Development

I know we all have busy lives and don't have time to go through a list of long winded rules, so here's a shortened version to make your life easier Only the following topics are allowed in DEVELOPMENT area: [DEV] - Development for any...

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Additionally, I've removed the link to telegram from your post above!

As an exemption from the last bullet of rule no. 5 of the XDA Forum Rules, we grant only developers the privilege to share references to their social media in their own development threads and if thorough support is provided in the thread. These conditions obviously don't apply to this thread or you. Additional information is also available here:

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[Samsung Galaxy S21+] Rocky7842:
Hi, I'm looking to buy this phone and flash gsi. But I want to make sure, do bluetooth audio and bluetooth in call both work?
[General Questions and Answers] Ntsuab:
Hello,

I have two same TV. One is ok. The other is frozen with TCL logo. Updating with file Update.pkg looks running (after pushing 30sec to Home button) but message « Do not power off » remains for hours: flashing is blocked. Reading usb is stopped. At start the tv still frozen with logo.

My question: how to force flashing with tool like MKT Flash Tool ? And with which binaries ? Please help. Thank a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] petermelega:
podarilo sa opraviť zamrznuté?

Mod translation: managed to fix frozen?
[General Questions and Answers] sachyy:
Not sure if you still have the issue. its a long ago question.

I am kinda in a situation similar. so I found this

may be you can contact this guy and see how its done.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Haridhayal:
This is a guide for flashing GSI on the S21 Ultra (exynos) and the fixes needed. Bug list is also available.

Guide, Fixes & Bug list

Screenshots

LineageOS 19.0 GSI

I dont have time to check all the xda threads for S21/Plus/Ultra. I 'd recommend joining the telegram group.

Kernel Source for kernel used in this guide

Kernel Source

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] lambik333:
Good Android security update ! ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] afro972:
Not working for Snapdragon version ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] jericho246:
Good work! I tried PE GSI on my S21U Exynos a while ago but it was stuck in 48hz so the experience was not smooth at all and I reverted to One UI stock ROM. 60hz is acceptable.

Which GSI would you say has the best battery life? LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Phh AOSP? Or are they all pretty much the same in this aspect?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] almora9:
are optical zooms used. 100x..
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] vlubosh:
just 40x
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kisielek:
What about VoLTE and VoWiFi?
[General Questions and Answers] Mick5008:
I have rooted my s20 fe with magisk and stock firmware , but I don't have any recovery app. I've downloaded twrp app but it's not compatible with this phone. Is there anyway to install twrp after rooting so I can try different rooms and backup before doing so?? I use to use titanium backup but from what I have seen it's useless on newer phones now. I've been trying to figure out how to install twrp or any other back up and flashing utility after rooting for a couple of days now and haven't found anything positive.
[General Questions and Answers] ThatLatinGuy:
Wich specific model? Usually you can , just get the TWRP image corresponding to your device and flash it , BUT I would suggest to look it up as Samsung is a bit finicky with those kind of things

Also make a backcup and get the stock rom just in case .

Good luck!
[General Questions and Answers] Mick5008:
I have the s20 fe , exynos model .
[HTC Excalibur] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Here's the thread.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1957655#post1957655

The CAB Download is here....

http://rapidshare.com/files/94439605/MyFaves__dD_.cab.html

And here....

http://members.aol.com/drkfngthdragnlrd/MyFavs.cab

Now my question is can anyone help with how to get this on the CHome?
[HTC Excalibur] swaney:
make it as a direct link please
[HTC Excalibur] drkfngthdragnlrd:
What do you mean by direct link? Sorry kind of new to posting on here.
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
like where he can download it directly without having to go through rapidshare... you can do this by downloading it to your computer and then upload it as an attachment in the post... attachment option is the paper clip above when you type a post next to the smiley face... and just upload it like that...
[HTC Excalibur] stylez:
I tryed to attach earlier and it fails? Then compressed in .zip it fails?
[HTC Excalibur] drkfngthdragnlrd:
it keeps failing for me too, Uploading to my aol web space now. Should be on there in a few minutes and be a much faster download at least.
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
If you are using 6.1 you can not get the official MyFav look on your homecreen.

It has been altered to be able to scroll through a panel with contacts and able to call or send an sms.

Go to this thread first.

Read it, install and modify using that program.
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Nice I was going to direct him there too... :)
[HTC Excalibur] hwlincac:
Thanks that worked
[HTC Excalibur] DanRo80:
Did this end up working out for people? I would like MyFav stuff accessible through my phone like T-Mobile phones.
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
I was wondering if anyone with the Find N can test to see if they can change the default apps and see if it sticks?

I always use Google Messages and Dialler and was hoping I was able to change them as have it stick. I know the issues with the Launcher and I am concerned that it will be the same with these other apps.

On a side note has anyone been able to get Android Auto to work?
[Oppo Find N] carrieta17:
What would the dab command be to set the default sms ?
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
I have found this:-

How to disable any pre-installed system app bloatware on Android without root

If you hate the bloatware or pre-installed apps on your Android smartphone, here's how to disable them even if Android doesn't normally let you.

www.xda-developers.com

Not sure if it will cause damage so perhaps use it with caution!
[Oppo Find N] deweythesecond:
Hey bud! Just downloaded both Google Messages and Phone and was able to switch it to default. I used adb commands to remove all the bloatware, and it's wayyyy less chinese-y.

Only thing I still can't figure out is how to get Nova Launcher working, as I preferred how that ran before. That said, it's starting to feel way nicer now.
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
Are they actually sticking though and survive a reboot? Have you tried Android Auto?
[Oppo Find N] carrieta17:
How did you get rid of the default messaging app please post ads commands : )
[Oppo Find N] carrieta17:
I read in another sad forums that even after deleting the default sms app and installing google sms you will still get the pop up
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
Which forum did you read that on?
[Oppo Find N] lombrozo:
What other forum please?
[Oppo Find N] carrieta17:
https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-adb-o...fe-to-uninstall-disable-without-root.3818165/
[Oppo Find N] carrieta17:
I tried disabling the default sms app and using google messages did not work.. will not let me send texts via any app
[Oppo Find N] Beowulf1211:
So here's the deal, don't remove the default messaging app or replace it with Google messages. It won't work the way you think it will. I was able to remove the default messaging app via adb. You'll be able to set the Google messaging app to default. The issue is, every time you get a text, you'll get a pop-up saying something like "your default messaging app was changed back due to security". It'll do this every time you get a new text.
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
Are you getting the pop up giving you the security warning everytime you receive a message?
[Oppo Find N] deweythesecond:
Yes. I gave up. Using oppos now.
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
Ah that is not great, does it allow RCS messaging at all? That may be a deal breaker for me!
[Oppo Find N] babaorum1973:
There IS an option but only for heytap users only...
[Oppo Find N] Mattycee:
I received mine and the limitations are too great. The hardware is awesome, but is ruined by horrible software that is locked down so strictly. The messaging and Android Auto issues were the things that made the decision easy.

If this ever gets a International release I will be all over it, but unfortunately I cannot handle the limits.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] Willian Barbosa da silva:
Hello good evening group, I want to ask some questions and I need your help. I'm a user of the S line of this S4, but I've had other devices along my trajectory too. But as I am, I'm used to the usability of lines S, and this one from s6~s7.. I use everything syncing on samsung accouts and google account. Like Every end of the year on my birthday I upgrade. The samsung accouts and Google account makes everything more practical and easy. I recently made an exchange with I gave my s10 plus everything right+R$1,000 in an S20 plus. I've been using it normally in my day to day, more recently I went to update it through the samsung switch, because there was a firmware update available. But after this update I found out that it is live demo. When I bought it, the seller did not inform me that it was a live demo version, so far I used it normally on connection, 4g and etc... After this update, it goes up signal and recognizes the chip... but I can't make more calls or SMS... I went to the technical assistance and they explained to me that it was a live demo version and etc... I always used it with film on the front and back and a cape, I never noticed that he had written on the back much more discreet ``Live demo not for sale'' kkk. And now ?? Has anyone ever experienced this ? This is my only cell phone for work and etc..
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] 3mel:
contact the seller, tell them to give your old phone and money back or you'll go to the police.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Heat84:
I'm using LineageOS on my phone.

Why hasn't anyone come up a way to use Google Play store apps without Google Play Store being installed? Something like that would be a 2 bit Crack in Windows. Why is it harder in Android? Shouldn't it be easier since Android is (sort of) a distro of an open source OS? What makes it so rediculous is that GPS is only needed for in-app ads and has nothing to do with the app itself. Most of the time, the app DOES work anyway for me, but a few apps that I really want to use, don't. Do the apps just look for a flag somewhere that indicates that GPS is installed, or do they actually communicate with the GPS?

I'd love to the crack myself, but very sadly, I'm not a programmer. I wanted to be but I couldn't even handle Visual Basic, forget about a serious programming language like C whatever or Python. Maybe I should try one of those coding for idiots classes that are all over the place. Apparently they teach programming a different way than how it's usually taught? I guess I'm not capable of learning programming the normal way.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
I rarely use Playstore. You can use another phone to install the app on then make an installable copy with Apk Export. I backup all my apps like that. Makes reloads and repairs much easier and quicker.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] [deXter]:
You *can* use Play Store apps without GPS, it just depends on the app itself - if the app doesn't use any proprietary Google Play Services APIs, then it'll work fine.

Not really, since Google Play Services is closed source and proprietary, and the apps which use these services are also generally closed-source.

GPS are used for several features, such as (and not limited to):

- Push Notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

- Location services (fused location provider)

- Account authentication (Google Sign-in / Firebase Authentication)

- In-App Purchases and Payments

- Maps (if using Google Maps APIs)

- Gaming (syncing save data to cloud, achievement tracking etc)

- Analytics (Firebase Analytics)

- Device certification / root detection (SafteyNet)

- ... and much more

As mentioned above, GPS provides several features and functionality missing from stock Android (AOSP). It's not just a dummy flag.

To get back to your original question, there are a few solutions:

1) Use microG - it's an open-source reimplementation of various GPS APIs. It's a work-in progress, so only a few features work, and some features will never work (such as IAPs). But depending on the apps and features you use, it might just be able to meet your requirements.

2) Switch to GrapheneOS, which supports running Google Play Services in a Sandbox, with limited privileges and potentially lesser battery drain.

3) Stick to open-source apps, as these tend to avoid using proprietary Google APIs. These can be typically found on the F-Droid store.

4) In addition to #3, consider switching to an easy-to-use de-Googled ROM with a working set of essential apps/functionality (such as location services and push notifications), that work fine without GPS. Examples of these ROMs include CalyxOS and /e/ OS.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] SigmundDroid:
But there is: Aurora

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aurora.store/

All the stuff that the Google Play Store has but without the need to login.I have met only few apps that don't work - some ****ty apps like ebay enforce Google Service Framework GSF.

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PS: Alternatively there was/is also Evozi Downloader

https://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] diablopl42:
Hi, i want to know your opinion about best roms with android 12 for redmi note 8 pro. Clean rom with google apps.

I had POSP rom testing it's seems good but i missed few importand options like 3 fingers to ss.

I tried Pixel Experience rom ass well but that was terrifying, phone cannot take a screenshot, no face id option or even fingerprint scanner.

Spark-Os i think is best os i used, but dont have face id unlocking option.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Kirasu2080:
PE updated yesterday with some fixes. You can try it. And A12 dont have face unlock so better don't find it.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] diablopl42:
oh, thats bad, but i try this rom. Thanks for info. do i need to install PE a11 first, and i need to use adb sideload?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] beacon_bin55:
You can flash to PE 12 directly from miui 12.5,

FYI, I installed the updated PE 12 and the devs have fixed major bugs but still i found

1. Netflix widevine issue(plays video in SDquality), No issues in prime video

2. Bluetooth range issues after 2 days

( i did ADB sideload, it worked perfectly, remember to wipe and format as mentioned in flashing instrcutions)

their recent update fixed screenshot issues, Unlimited google photos backup (check the changelog for more info)

Personally I wouldnt suggest you to go for Pixel A12 now, cuz the devs mentioned they are using MIUI 12.5 kernel and it has battery drain issue. Wait for the PE A12 plus which i hope might be better and much stable. I heard they scheduled PE plus A12 next month, not sure though!
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 3] craiwebb:
Hi - unfortunately I naively thought the detailed model numbers related to specific regions and so my research indicated that R840NZSAXS was the Australian Version but the one I received was clearly for the middle east. Hence I am seeking the appropriate firmware. I have flashed several A model phones but am new to the watches. Easy Firmware seems to have limited firmware or maybe I am searching incorrectly. It would also help if anyone can explain the firmware version/model number structure. Thanks in advance.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] vinayaksupekar:
I am giving my Kaiser to my son, but have realised that he can access all those sites on his phone which have been barred on his PC.

Is there any way that I can block sites for Pocket IE / Opera.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] vinayaksupekar:
Update -

Found a site - Airscanner which has a firewall for WM, but when I tried using it I realised that I could turn off Internet Access, but not selectively.

Anybody ever used this app? If there is a way of configuring sites that need to be blocked please let me know.

Thanks,
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] asrrin29:
I know Pocket hosts allows you to edit the hosts file, and any site you want blacklisted could just point to 127.0.0.1 or something, but if you want to block categories of websites then I don't know anything off the top of my head.
[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] Cruel5anity:
As the title suggests I am trying to screen cast and the device doesn't detect either of my Roku TV's after root. Any open source apps or fixes would be appreciated.

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[General Questions and Answers] thatproyo97:
NO OEM OPTION, HOW CAN YA ROOT IT IF ITS LOCKED STILL!!!!!
[General Questions and Answers] ThatLatinGuy:
More details would be helpful like device model brand software version etc

Wich root solution are you trying?

Does your device support bootloader unlocking?