yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android TV General] stakeout5:
Hey everyone - little new around XDA as this is my first post. Recently I had constructed a video tutorial of sorts for the average Onn TV box owner to get it running, achieve an unlocked boot loader and root, and use Tasker to remap the hardware based buttons (as the remap module zip I found on here did not work for me).

There is a Reddit thread here with more context and the video link:

See here

Anyways, I am trying to think about and implement a way to have the option to block OTA updates from happening automatically as I could not find any menu item to disable them. I’ve recently left the Amazon TV ecosystem as for I was tired of trying to always block updates / conform with their launcher and their software. I guess I’m slowly worrying that this TV may eventually have the same fate in terms of being locked down but I suppose I want to fight for this one over the Amazon products lol.

I have had 2 ideas that I have tried, one of which I’m at a dead end with and the other I am asking for a little assistance with - albeit I’m unsure it’ll work but I feel it makes sense and is worth a shot.

The first idea, I was trying to find and stop the service(s) associated with system updates through an app called Servicely. I am able to find 2 services related to system updates but am unable to stop/trial disabling them as the app quits when I try to do so.

The second idea is somehow devising a way to block network traffic specific to wherever the Onn Tv visits to check if there is a new update. I feel this would be a cleaner and safer method too. I tried using a couple of network traffic tracking apps and then navigating to settings and selecting “check for update” to generate the respective traffic with no avail.

So I am asking for help with this please, I’m sure there is a better or more thorough way to detect where the Onn TV is visiting online to check if there are new updates. Does anyone have an idea on how to detect / block this from happening to stop the automatic and manual check for updates (and thus hopefully the auto-update) from happening? Thank you.
[Android TV General] EngineerMind:
You can try to remotely connect to the Onn using ADB and then freeze/disable those packages.

What are the package names for the OTA files you found?
[OnePlus 9] but2002:
Hey guys, as the title says, my MAC address keeps changing every time my phone reboots, even when I have "Use Device MAC" enabled under the wifi settings. This seems to be a known issue, but I haven't found any solutions. Perhaps you guys could help me? Thank you so much!
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] GaZ:
Hi,

Just bought the official cradle from HTC, plugged it into my PC, but it generally won't sync at all, or when it does it loses the connection again after a few minutes.

Most of the time, once connected, activesync will do nothing at all for about a minute, and then comes up with a dialog saying unable to connect

Also, the light around the touch sensitive button still illuminates to show that it's charging. So there's definitely a connection.

Any clues?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] GaZ:
^bump

Can anyone help? I've added a bit more info which might help to diagnose.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] DeepThought:
I also got the original HTC desktop cradle and it works like a charm for me.

But what you could try is

Start -> Settings -> Tab Connections -> USB to PC and uncheck "Enable advanced network functionality".

This normally solves USB connection problems.

HTH
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] GaZ:
You're a genius! I could kiss you! XD
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Cyber-mate:
Hi DeepThought, have you got an answer for "Windows Mobile Device Center" sync with HTC Pro? I have got vista x64 and it won't sync with MS Outlook:confused:
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] DeepThought:
I'm glad I could help, but please leave it at a hug! :p;)

(except if you are the new bond girl ;))

Hi!

It just doesn't want to sync with outlook or it does not want to connect at all? If it doesn't want to connect at all: have you tried changing the setting above?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Cyber-mate:
It connects & I could explore except that when I select device setup or sync, there when it triggers the error!
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] DeepThought:
You could try to delete the WMDC Partnership when your TP is not connected and than reconnecting your phone. It should as you for a new partnership then and also give you the possibility so sync it with outlook.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] thedosbox:
I'm considering getting the 5 III, but cannot find any info on what third-party apps are installed. Does anyone know of a list, or can provide one?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] BarajaVLC:
Third-party apps are different depending on the country of release.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] thedosbox:
Ah, in that case Canada and/or North America.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] MrMurphysLaw:
for the xq-bq62 north america variant:

call of duty

asphault 9

facebook

chrome

linked in

netflix

tidal 3mo's free

and your carrier will install a bunch of apps when you put your sim card in.

how are you getting your xperia?

im in Canada and spent many tears in import duties getting mine last month.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] thedosbox:
Swiftronics

For reference, I ended up going with a 10 iii instead. It's a Tawainese XQ-BT52, and came with facebook, linkedin and netflix. I don't consider Chrome a third-party app.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] maxant69:
Same apps in Europe model. No carrier apps.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] MrMurphysLaw:
you're right, tbh this is my first new phone since my blackberry priv in 2016 that ive been using on android 6 which didnt have chrome, couldnt get used to the touch screen after switching to that from my og sony z1
[Sony Xperia 5 III] plague3D:
Are they installed as System apps or are they removable?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] maxant69:
Not removable but you can disable them
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] Eliliyah:
Hey guys! I’m trying to downgrade my Mi A3 to A10 without tripping ARB. I want to do this so I can flash MIUI 12.5 while maintaining the device’s original A/B partitioning scheme. I’ve done everything I can possibly think of, but I end up in EDL every time.

Methods I have tried that do not restore A10 with A/B partitioning:

Repackaged A11 stock here: https://c.mi.com/thread-3527044-1-0.html

CC9e Conversion here: https://xdaforums.com/t/miui-12-port-10-miui-12-for-mi-a3-stable-weekly-rom.4016457/

Editing flash_all.sh to change the anti variable. Fastboot getvar anti value returns 0, but I still end up in EDL.

Flashing stock Q and P with patched programmer files in QFIL

Edited partitions.xml and flashing stock Q in QFIL

Flashed CC9e conversion rom in QFIL without flashing partitioning XMLs (just rawprogram and patches 0-5)

Staring hatefully at the device and threatening to leave it as a paperweight

If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I’m really stuck and would like to figure this out. If the method can be done in fastboot, even better. I’m on arch linux with 5.17.2-zen3-1-zen kernel and Plasma 5.24.4, but I have a win10 tablet I can use in a pinch.

Thanks for any help!

Ellie
[Redmi 9 Power / 9T] Jaacker:
Hello, sorry for the bothering but i recently decided to change of Rom, from Arrow Os to Crdroid, just when i was preparing everything and having to redo some steps because i didnt knew that Crdroid didnt came with Gapps i came across this

"failed to mount:system/root no such file or directory"

after seeing this i decided to grab the Fastboot version of the Official Rom in this phone and it works normally up to that point, but now whenever i Install the TWRP of https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-3-5-a10-twrp-unnoficial-for-lime-redmi9t-beta.4233045/ whenever i proceed to install the new Rom i come across this problem always, is there something i can do to fix this so i can mod my phone?

edit: i also have to mention that i tried the Poco M3 version of TWRP (since they are also "juice") but the problem repeats itself too. right now i dont have any idea how to fix this
[Off-topic] yuen:
hello all i just got a week unlimetid internet on my phone but my question is when i stream audio or youtube do i need to pay extra ? my provider is telfort dutch company

and my sec question when i use my phone as a modum to connect to my laptop does that cost extra money?

some info for the dutch guys: telfort onbepert internet 10 euro per maand

i hope someone can tell me more thank you
[Off-topic] SamsungGalaxySamsung:
hallo,

yes they will charge you for streaming.

It is not allowed to use the onbeperkt internet for streaming an as a modem.

It is surf and mail with A FAIR USE POLICY

This means average of netherlands that times 4 then you're over it.

You will first receive a letter from them a warning
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] robrob777:
I dusted off my xda account to let you know that this latest software is great... Battery life finally doesn't drain when not used. (battery drain while not used drives me crazy, wife has iPhone... Always in use, it lasts forever)

Anyway Im the guy that never have problems, not many apps. No smart watch connected. Not rooted, not gamer, no cloud.

My battery used to drain like 15% overnight. Not anymore. It barely uses 40% a day.. Before it was about 75%.

I'm planning to freeze my software update app. Bc whatever they did is working great.

My device is more than 12 mo old, and i use the 85% charge limit (slowest possible charge). Unlocked US model directly from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] blackhawk:
Yay.

Definitely package block updates if it's running well now.
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] deskmat81:
you lucky guy! I'm waiting for the Pixel 7/7 pro and then I'll choose between them and the Zenfone 9. Samsung cheated me for the last time!

My phone is slower than my previus Op7Pro, battery drain is huge and it's always hot. I have it from July 21 but this summer the phone has been unusable under the sun or on the beach because of the huge thermal throttling. I had to splash in the swimming pool while taking photos of my children because it was very hot and went in thermal protection.

Battery life is terrible too, I've to charge at least twice a day even without using it.

Do you think is something that can be solved by the Samsung support?
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] blackhawk:
Turn off global power management, find the battery/bandwidth hogs and deal with each on a case by case basis ie optimize it. All Samsung's should be optimized for best performance.

Package Disabler is something I always use but it's not my only tactic.

Since the N10+ Samsung has lost its balance.

That said my now cool running snappy fast N10+ was once a stuttering, hot running battery/bandwidth hungry hog. It doesn't seem like the same device now, it runs like a bat out of hell. Been running like this for 2 years on the same load. All you can do is try to optimize it.

Samsung Tech support? Bah-ha-ha-ha, don't count on it. Rarely are they helpful, but occasionally you get lucky. Updates tend to break not fix things... think before you click and disable all auto updates especially firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] deskmat81:
thanks for your suggestion, this night (when my children will fall asleep XD ) I'll try to check. Where can I find the option to disable the global power management?

About the power governor I'm using the mid option named High ( I have Optimized - High - Maximum) but I've tried the other two options and wait I've seen is bad performance (no increase in battery life) or increase of the phone temperatures with no real benefit in the daily use.

I'm hating this phone, I'm thinking to change asap, I'm waiting for the Pixels, hoping Google is able to manage the thermal issues better than Samsung.

About the support I don't mean the one by the phone, I know it's useless :), I would mean if my thermal and battery problems can be related to some hardware issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] blackhawk:
It's in Device Care under battery. Individual app battery background settings don't invoke global power management so you can do that instead.

That's just the start. You probably need to use a package disabler or adb edits to disable about 70-80 bloatware apps.

This is how on my N10+'s its configured.

View attachment 5710457

Unlike latter Samsung flagships the N10+ is a well balanced phone in terms of form factor, usability, functionality and power consumption.

It supports expandable storage up to 1tb.
[Samsung Galaxy S21+] deskmat81:
It seems that disabling the global power management the slug mode has been disabled too. I need to check it in the next days if the situation stays like this or not. In any case I still need to block the bloatware.

Thanks for your help :)
[Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE] NOSS8:
Download the Fastboot rom then extract the file from the zip.

https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/lisa/
[OnePlus 9 Pro] benhidalgo:
View attachment 5591543

Anyone knows how to get the COS Smart Sidebar to work on OOS? I like to use the Screen translate option. Thanks!
[OnePlus 9 Pro] sefai77:
you can test, i send you apk
[OnePlus 9 Pro] benhidalgo:
Thanks so much. I downloaded the OPPO one and fail. I couldn't get the translator to work. I will try yours later. I'm away from OOS at the moment.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] DroidShift79:
That's interesting, I would also try the COS sidebar on OOS12

...but what else needs to be done to get it work, installing only the APK won't be enough
[OnePlus 9 Pro] benhidalgo:
That's what I can't figure out if the sidebar is only for COS or can it be used on any ROM together with its features. I'm gonna reach out to OnePlus COS forum and see if I get any answers. I will share what I collect.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] rogerinnyc:
Try the Play Store app "Everywhere Launcher". Let's you create and configure numerous sidebars and their launch actions.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] beratguneri:
Did you find out any way?
[OnePlus 9 Pro] benhidalgo:
Most of the apps used within the sidebar are based on Color OS and Breeno. I got rid of this phone already.
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] x3BLIND8x:
As the title says, i have note 9s with pixel exprience rom and magisk.

I just noticed in gcam, i have only main cera and front camera! There are no such things as macro or wide!

I dont think i had these problems on lineage os (or did i? I dont really know)

Is there anyway to make rom recognize those cameras? (Like drivers or magisk modules or something?)

Anx camera doesn't support my device so i have no choice

I really like Pixel exprience (i like having google apps as my default apps, not like lineage os or miui who have their own apps. I also like the Quick tap, gaming mode and Material you present in android 12 and much more of android 12... Its hard to go back from android 12 to something else)

Also, i have tried this:
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] jsschmid:
Did you figure out how to do it? I have the same scenario with my Xiaomi 10 lite 5G...
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] mrahmadi:
OK. I hade the macro and wide lenses in PE, but then switched to Lineage, and now they're gone -- even if I use gcamator to install gcam

Anyone with a fix??
[XPERIA X1 General] jackleung:
Ordered my X1i from Clove UK last Fri. Good and fast service.

So far, I am impressed. Speedwise, it could be one of my fastest PDA phone (slower than x51v of course, and on par w/ Asus P525). Despite some thread complaint USB charging is not working, my Thinkpad T60 can charge w/o problem (w/ +200mA rate reported by battery status).

The good:

1. Very good screen resolution w/ such an small size (I am surprise it's even smaller than my ATT Tilt)

2. Overall speed is good

3. Good A2DP sound

The Bad:

1. Reset button is covered by the battery cover...

2. The battery cover is quite easy to fall off

3. A2DP drops after phone call (like any HTC phone I got)

4. Doesn't comes w/ any voicecommand program. Need to patch the dll w/ HD one in order for Cyberon VC to work

5. The plastic part of the case is flimsy, mine crack too in 3 months and have to ship to SE to fix it.

Working Software Compatibility:

1. IGuidance 2009. - Work w/ VGA version w/ acceptable minor glitch.

2. TomTom7 (7.450 (9028) w/ 725.1905 USA and Canada) runs perfectly

3. Igo8 works (and never be so smooth before)

4. Garmin mobile xt (and never be so smooth before as well)

5. TCPMP recompiled version somewhere in XDA

6. Core player 1.24 (1.25 or above has issue like another other Qualcomm WVGA device)

7. PhoneAlarm

8. Softmaker office suite

9. Isilo

10. Spb backup

11. Resco photo viewer

12. CE Star R3c w/ handwritting input method

13. SPB Wallet

14. Memmaid (empty space outside the VGA area, not a big deal)

15. Magicall

16. Resco explorer

17. AE Button Plus

18. Skype

19. World Card Mobile (minor display glitch)

20. Resco Audio recorder

.... (more to come)

Non-working:

1.

Headset & A2DP (AVRC):

Both Sony HBH DS-205 & JVC BT-1 (Car unit) - A2DP got dropped after phone call. Seen on my AT&T Tilt as well, but not on Asus P525 and Eten M600. Probably something have to do w/ HTC's bluetooth.

3G w/ AT&T:

San Jose: 760k - 1.5mb on various test w/ DSLreport 1M file.
[XPERIA X1 General] mimileung:
Questions:

Hi, this is the phone i am looking for. Where did u buy it and how much is it?

BTW, i am from hong kong too.

Thanks,

~Mimi
[XPERIA X1 General] haam1978:
it's available in

www.expansys.com

or

www.clove.co.uk
[XPERIA X1 General] sandokan66:
Battery cover.

Can´t confirm, the cover on my black X1 ist even hard to take off.

Overall build quality top notch (at least till now) :)
[XPERIA X1 General] srmz:
Can somebody please confirm if PhoneAlarm works on the X1

Rather worried about the battery cover looseness. Would like to hear more on this if it is a problem with one device or a general problem

Thanks
[XPERIA X1 General] jackleung:
Hi Mimi, I got it from UK clove for ~$750 (include shipped no tax). Depends on where you live, you can get it from UK or Hong Kong. (opps U got the same last name as mine)

Srmz,

Phonealarm does work so far (BT/wifi switch, screen rotate etc)

The cover is not that bad. But compare to other phones I had, x1 is quite easy to comes off
[XPERIA X1 General] -r0b-:
It was my understanding the X1i did not handle US 3G bands. Is this not true?
[XPERIA X1 General] artesea:
For the US the X1i only handles 1900 MHz UMTS. Some US networks provide this in some areas.
[XPERIA X1 General] odobo:
there is a review on youtube showing that the x1i can connect to ATT 3G network automatically
[XPERIA X1 General] jackleung:
I am in San Bernardino Area and Los Angeles area and I still got 3G (1900mzh) too. So far, only in some Milpitas area (but so do my ATT Tilt) got Edge.
[XPERIA X1 General] BuddyLee:
That would be my video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk71Eft2K0Y
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] Itzabhaysingj:
My device is Realme Narzo 10A, which is the same as Realme c3, but the difference is that the build version in Narzo is RMX2020_11_C.11 and in C3 it is RMX2020_11_A.71, so i was wondering if I can flash custom recovery, made for C3 on my nazro 10a, and if I can't, then what can I do in order to be able to do so because there isn't any recovery available specifically for Narzo 10a.
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] blakegriplingph:
Are you looking into flashing a custom ROM or are you just after the recovery?
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] Itzabhaysingj:
Both actually. But never mind , I figured it out. I downgraded to realme ui 1.0 and the build version was same as a realme C3, so I was able to flash PBRP and Arrow OS made for realme C3.
[Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro Questions & Answers] bukeyolacan:
So I am getting my hands on to BS3 Pro soon so is joyui 12.5 latest version available? Whats the current security patch level? Also is there any plans for android 12 update?
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 Questions & Answers] Nyxs:
Hello guys. If I'm in wrong thread sorry for that. But just wanna know what is best custom kernel for my Redmi 5 ROSY 2/16 variant. I'm using Lineage OS 17.1 (Android 10) and a XCG 4.3.2 custom kernel. Thank you in advance. ☝️
[Wing, P4350 ROM development] fabio_gaspar69:
the problem is that the clock reset each & everytime my HTC p4350 is powered down & then back up (ie: battery &/or sim card removed & replaced)... can anyone help me?

thx
[Wing, P4350 ROM development] da_mayhem:
Internal Battery is weak
[Wing, P4350 ROM development] fabio_gaspar69:
internal batery? how? do I charge that batery? it is possible? thx
[Wing, P4350 ROM development] q_co_vianney:
come try this stuff

http://www.htc.com/sea/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=38&cat=2&dl_id=196
[LG G8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr.Nguyen0504:
For those who want to turn off the camera shutter sound.

Flash this in Magisk and reboot:

Disable_camera_sounds_g8_ndl54.zip

drive.google.com

Works with android 9-10-11. Maybe all LG phones. Tested on my G8

Module created by me.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tobsmonster2:
Hi, I've searched the forum and I haven't found anything on this, so I just wanted to know if it is possible to change the current track playing on the phone using the volume rocker, i.e;

- by holding down for next track and holding up for previous track etc.

Also, I've noticed when I remove my headset from the phone (during playback), the sound automatically diverts back to the phone speaker. Is there a way to disable this feature, i.e;

- by stopping music/video playback when the headset/handfree is removed.

Before getting the diamond I was an SE Walkman user and I miss these features alot, so any help would be much appreciated.

The Monster. :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] grahamkdt:
Hardware keys...

You can change the tracks by using the 'up' and 'down' keys.... and pause / start playback by pressing the 'action' key (centre d-pad). Personally I flick the album art up or down to change to the previous or next track. You can even tap the 'next' and 'previous' icons on the screen next to the album art.... I think that's enough options to satisfy pretty much everybody's taste!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tobsmonster2:
:0

Thanks for the reply but I think you misunderstood my situation.

I was asking because I'd like to be able to change tracks using a hardware key, without having to look at the phone/use the touch screen.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] grahamkdt:
My understanding is that the D-Pad is hardware... at least on my device it is! ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] iliescu902:
an even better solution would be one that would allow us to change the currently playing song with hardware buttons while the screen is turned off. to be more specific, for example, hold the volume down key while the phone is in the pocket for next tune

or would it be possible to record a specific command to say in the headset for these functions ? if that were possible, it would be terrific, cause pulling the phone out of the pouch each time i want to change the track isn't so nice..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] grahamkdt:
Nice bluetooth headphones

I use Motorola S9 bluetooth headphones which are really small, sound great and have all the controls you need... volume up/down, previous/next track, play/pause - all without having to go anywhere near your device. Of course if you're stuck in the 90's like so many users seem to be, I'll now get an ear bashing about how there should be a 3.5mm jack socket so you can use your iPod headphones or something! :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] nandowong:
totally agree!!! :D

s9 are awesome. i was worried about the quality been crapppy. but the second i put them on i was blown away by the sound. sure its not going to sound like etymotics or sure headphones. but they dont cost 200-300 dollars and dont have a wire to get into knots and get in your way. + built in controls for music and calls is just awesome.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] saj31:
yeah u can do this using coreplayer

u can change what the keys do eg. u can make the volume key change track