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[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
Yeah my issue isn't with the Vivo account, it's moreso with the functionality of launchers other than the stock. Once I switch to another launcher, I'm unable to swipe left or right on the bottom home bar to switch between different apps and there's about a second of delay when I swipe up to view recent apps. With the stock launcher set, it's buttery smooth and I can quickly swipe left or right to get to other apps without viewing all recent apps. Hope this makes sense. Anyone else notice this or have a fix? I'm sure I'm just missing a setting somewhere.

Also, anyone know how to completely disable the lock screen? Thanks!
[Vivo X Fold] kiawui:
Maybe you can try download and install WeChat. Then use WeChat to log into Vivo account. As in like when we use Google to login to other websites.

So which is the one you are using? I am using GPAY and it works fine. But while payment is made when I scan, it does not show the card on the screen although 5he transaction does go through.
[Vivo X Fold] yesso440:
I am trying the Google pay because my country is still not listed in the new GPay app
[Vivo X Fold] yesso440:
I have the same exact issue and I reported this to Nova and as always they replied by "Please talk to the OEM about it because 5he issue is from their limition"
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
That is interesting. I have no issues with Nova and swiping... I use gestures navigation.
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
To be fair I'm not 100% sure... On the icon, it says Google pay. Inside the app, I have the colorful G and "pay" after it. The version is 2.143.434517044
[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
Hmm. Yeah to be honest I think you may be misunderstanding me. Gestures such as back, to go home, and see all recent apps still 'work' with other launchers, but the swipe left and right to switch between your open apps does not work with any other launcher besides the stock launcher.
[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
I think they may be right in this instance and it is probably a Vivo issue.

I wonder if anyone else can chime in on this as well so we can get some baseline clarity on this.
[Vivo X Fold] yesso440:
I think it's the same one that I have

I installed an older January version manually it worked that's not the right thing as the latest versions are having security updates specially with payments
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Vivo issue and I'm experiencing the exact same problem
[Vivo X Fold] will5431:
I get vibrations when notifications come in, but it dosent light my screen up in lock mode(sleep mode), when im using the phone the notification banners shows. Any way to make my screen light up when a notification comes in?
[Vivo X Fold] fabioitaly:
Ciao a tutti, sapete se l'ultimo aggiornamento arrivato è il PD2178B_A_12.0.15.7.W10?

Mod. Translation:

Hello everyone, do you know if the latest update arrived is the PD2178B_A_12.0.15.7.W10?
[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
There sure is!

After you get to that setting, select the apps you'd like to wake the screen for when receiving notis.
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Oh I see... I have never used such app switching before. I just use the recents screen...
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
This will only work for some apps
[Vivo X Fold] swatchs5:
Hi all

Urgently please I need to know how we can make ((clone or dual)) for whatsapp and facebook????

Thanks in advance
[Vivo X Fold] swatchs5:
Kindly can any one help me on this
[Vivo X Fold] lesscro:
You try Fouad WA or Delta YOWA ? You have a lot of feature and package with various name...

But chinese phone, always include option to clone...
[Vivo X Fold] swatchs5:
Dear this mobile ONLY support dual for wechat not any thing alse ، that's why I need very urgent other whatsapp working with the original whatsapp except the whatsapp business because it is on with other number on my same x fold

Any solution guys please help I need to sold my ultra 22 Samsung and want take the 2nd whatsapp to from him

Please
[Vivo X Fold] lesscro:
You have whatsapp and you install fouad WA, with anoter package name.

Easy solution and working SOLUTION : https://fmmods.com/

Cheers
[Vivo X Fold] mhorton7219:
Anyone with a Tag Heuer connected watch able to get the app to connect to the watch?
[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
IT'S LIT!!!

Thanks to all who made this happen. Let's keep pushing forward!
[Vivo X Fold] lesscro:
Finaly... we switch to dedicated Forum.
[Vivo X Fold] fabioitaly:
hai anche questo come ultimo aggiornamento?

Mod. Translation:

do you also have this as the latest update?
[Vivo X Fold] minimarcy:
Hi gang. Got my X fold and loving it so far! Most notifications work fine after some power and permissions tweaking.

Key question: Can you get symbol notifications on the always on display? I had the NEX dual before this, and could see that I had unread whatsapps for example via a small symbol. At the moment, I have to unlock my screen to check if I miss the original light-up.

Anyone have any insight?
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
Don't think so. It's a Vivo issue rather than X Fold issue
[Vivo X Fold] minimarcy:
Such a shame - I had this on my NEX Dual, but perhaps that was because it used FunTouch rather than Origin? Meh. Maybe solved with a future firmware update.
[Vivo X Fold] shoho80:
my only issue with the phone is unable to run 2 apps in split screen but in landscape mode. Only works with built-in chinese apps (ie. ivideo, notes, albums and browser). i am pretty sure this is an OS issue and they have a list of apps which allows to be displayed in landscape mode or not. any experts can dig into the root and find that list? perhaps only system apps are allowed?
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
About chargers, only vivo original charger provides the fast charging capabilities. tried 4 different 66w chargers but once I tried the original charget, the icons and notifications are showing that it is fast charging.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Wonder why users can't flash the AOD from funtouch for that functionality
[Vivo X Fold] fabioitaly:
strano che vivo non abbia ancora aggiornato le patch di sicurezza... la mia x piega è ancora bloccata a quelle di maggio

Mod. Translation:

strange that vivo has not yet updated the security patches ... my x fold is still stuck to those of May
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Because we don't have it?
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
As per the Forum rules, please use English (Google translate is OK)... and Yes, it is strange... Maybe they are busy with some bigger update or even the Global release ROM?....
[Vivo X Fold] dezborders:
Question re Forced Dark Mode in Developer Settings... its greyed out so cannot be turned on.

Any way to enable this .... eg. ADB command?

(apologies if this is asked before in the first 34 pages of this thread... I scanned all but could not find).
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Not sure why it is greyed out for you but believe me when I tell you it is not worth it. Many apps do not look OK after this is enabled. I turned it off the next day and never looked back. This especially affects Maps quite badly...
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Agreed. For me it also messes with my notifications. Not worth it.
[Vivo X Fold] greenenggxx:
How can I force apps to run in a certain aspect ratio? Where is this setting?
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
The option dezborders talks about is not the standard Dark mode one. It is the one in the Developer Options.

I have enabled the normal Dark mode as I can't stand the light from all those menus, especially in the evenings. Yes, it might be messing up some notifications but I get all of them on my watch (including Messenger, Viber, and so on.)
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Oh OK. Thanks for that info. I might try going back to Dark mode & see what happens. Its very bright especially early in the morning. Thank you
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
Here
[Vivo X Fold] greenenggxx:
Awesome thanks!
[Vivo X Fold] greenenggxx:
Is there any way to have AOD display more apps? Phone and messages only seems quite limiting
[Vivo X Fold] Logan3824:
Does anyone else have the issue with the stock messaging app where you click on an incoming message and it will open your messages with that person at the top of your messages(meaning oldest) rather than the latest? It happens to every single one that I open. I then have to close the messaging app and reopen it to get it open on the latest message rather than the oldest.
[Vivo X Fold] Ayastar689:
Same thing for me I had to install an older version, the March 2022 version worked for me
[Vivo X Fold] Ayastar689:
I can confirm that too you're right only original vivo charger will give the fastest charging
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Guys, do we have any guide on how to root the phone?

I found one in Chinese on THIS site and used Google Translate to read it and seems quite straightforward but is it really?

Also, please don't download anything from this site as I have no idea is it safe or not! I already have adb and fastboot set up on my PC so I should not need anything else than Magisk I guess... Would appreciate it if someone that did it, share their experience.
[Vivo X Fold] Shawnki91:
This is a limitation intorduced with Android 10 in using third-party launchers. Unless the launcher is the default, you will not benefit from the instant home gesture or swiping on the home bar to switch between apps. With root it is possible to set third party launchers as the "stock" launcher, however the only launcher which can take advantage of this feature is Lawnchair.
[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
So you're saying with root we'll be able to set ANY launcher as stock and retain the swipe functionality, or JUST Lawnchair even with root?
[Vivo X Fold] swatchs5:
Dear I have a little problem with outlook and Gmail... I it is not show the number over the badge of app icon.... I can you help me please
[Vivo X Fold] Shawnki91:
Unfortunately just Lawnchair. If you search for YouTuber Sam Beckman, he did some pretty extensive coverage on how to make Lawnchair work with the root app.
[Vivo X Fold] Shawnki91:
Just got my X Fold yesterday in Canada and loving it so far. I have 5G on the videotron network and forced the 5G radio by using the app "ForceLTE" in the Play Store. I previously used this app to enable 5G for my Oppo Find N and it has worked on both phones with China ROM. I change the settings to "NR/LTE/GSM/WCDMA" under set preferred network type. After a few moments I have full 5G signal.

I also have managed to get all notifications working using the methods described by Greggles on YouTube. I noticed that even though notifications were being delivered, that they would not appear on the lockscreen. I isolated the culprit to be "Smart Notifications" under "Notifications and Status Bar". By turning that thing off, all my notifications started to appear on the lockscreen. I also ensured that "Google Basic Service Management" was turned on under "Accounts and Sync" which seemed to also help with notification issues.

Lastly, I followed the steps to set up a Vivo account to set a default launcher from a 3rd party app also outlined by Greggles. I have been using Niagara for quite some time and it scaled beautifully for outer screen and inner screen (see photo).

I can say that I have tried most foldables (Z Fold 1/2/3, Surface Duo 1/2, Oppo Find N), and the X Fold has so far delivered the best experience so far. It was well worth it. Happy to see many others enjoying too!
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
These are the instructions (assuming you have BLU):

Download and install DSULoader located at https://github.com/VegaBobo/DSU-Sideloader

Download the following GSI rom to your external storage:

Andy Yan's personal builds // GSI - Browse /lineage-19.x at SourceForge.net

sourceforge.net

I highly recommend the BvS version found on the page as other versions have issues. Download the BvS LOS version to your device.

Configure DSULoader to load the GSI rom (this requires extra steps - through ADB but the app provides the exact ADB command to enter).

Once DSULoader is configured, reboot. The rom will never load and it will bootloop for 10 minutes (which is plenty of time to grab the boot.img)

Enter the following commands through ADB while the GSI rom is bootlooping because of the dual screen

The boot.img will be stored on your computer (rather the location where ADB is stored). You will need to get the boot.img on your device. You can push the file to the download directory or upload it to gdrive and download the boot.img from your gdrive. The next set of instructions can be found https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html or you can read on

Open magisk manager once the boot.img is on your device. Tap install under magisk and patch the boot.img. Do not select patch vbmeta.img in boot.img

Once your boot.img is patched move the patched boot.img back to your machine (preferably in the same directory adb resides)

Connect your device to your computer and run adb boot bootloader

Once in fastboot, execute the following command:

fastboot flash boot /path/to/magisk_patched.img

Once completed run

fastboot reboot

And you are done
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
I'll test this out with other launchers. I imagine if it works with launchair it should work on others as well. I have installed the pixel launcher through pixelify so I have to play around with it
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
Now that we have had the device in hand for a couple months I'm curious which messaging app everyone has landed on?

Due to the way the stock app handles group messages I have been unable to use it. My experience so far:

-Google Messages: Works great except it never sends pictures or video over T-Mobile

-SMS Organizer: Every time I get a text it reverts back to stock messenger as default

-Handcent: Similar issues to SMS Organizer

-Pulse: Similar issues to SMS Organizer

-Chomp: Similar Issues to SMS Organizer

-Textra: Seems to work best and will actually stay as default, but sharing to existing conversations is a mess
[Vivo X Fold] frcraig:
The web site you visited gives the same unlocking instructions for all phones across the board, but I think you will find that the "fastboot flashing unlock" command won't do anything on a Vivo locked bootloader. There was an exploit to unlock the bootloader (you will find it in the X70 Pro thread) but Vivo patched the exploit with June's security update. You may be able to use the Vivo downgrader (it is in Chinese) and flash an earlier ROM and then use the exploit, but it isn't a simple process.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
They did? Did they relock bootloader during this update? I haven’t received it yet
[Vivo X Fold] frcraig:
You can ask lilddd who relocked the bootloader after rooting with Magisk (in order to get fingerprints to work again), but I assume his subsequent updates worked out. He only needed to unlock in order to root and enable VoLTE, and if he lost root after that with subsequent updates, I don't think would bother him.
[Vivo X Fold] dee163:
Do you lose the fingerprint function when unlocking the bootloader?
[Vivo X Fold] Leykis:
I'm about ready to order this phone. I'm currently using the ZF2 and after seeing the leaks for the ZF4 I'm not impressed at all. From what I've read in this thread and watching Youtube videos, I shouldn't have issues using the phone with 5G on T-Mobile. I'm just hoping it will work fine with my Galaxy Watch 3 and being able to connect the phone to my Subaru via Bluetooth for calls and music.

Thanks all for the great information you've provided in this thread!
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Nope everything works
[Vivo X Fold] Shawnki91:
I am using Beeper to manage all my communications, but I am both an iOS and Android user so really I am using Beeper just to mirror my iphone iMessages and texts. Beeper is an awesome app but it's in beta and there is a long waiting list to get on.

I have also had great success in the past with using Signal as my default SMS app. It's never given me any trouble.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Does anyone have a link to the June security update?
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Idont have any pending update when I check the system update menu, how do you install these?
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
I found a trial update from mine that I am installing

Here is the update.zip

Google Drive: Sign-in

Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use).

drive.google.com

Of note, for root users, the update will initially fail due to spatial data issue. Vivo will then download the current version (May update) and install that. Then apply the update. You will need to root again with the current upgrade.

I'm still in the process. Hopefully this doesn't block root or I'll downgrade probably immediately.

I may make an updates thread to include OTA links and the like

Immediate thoughts

Root works still

New Camera App

Notifications are coming in for Facebook Messenger and Google SMS (meaning they're displayed in the notification shade - the dark mode bug may be fixed)

Testing pixelify to see if the swiping issue is fixed (it automatically installs Pixel Launcher)

It is definitely easier to use on the American side (will test AOD though)
[Vivo X Fold] dee163:
Is there a complete tutorial for rooting and installing Android Auto for X Fold?
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Rooting instructions above. Android auto should work out of the box though
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
yes I can see it in the trial update screen. they shared list of updates but not all as far as I see. Is there any place where we can find the full list of changes?
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
WeChat. But I don’t have verification on my account. Does anyone have that?
[Vivo X Fold] rocky272727:
Hi, Same here, I don't see the notification count for the apps.
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
Nice. I am not seeing this trial update yet on my device. Assuming there is no way to download and update via the zip file above without root?
[Vivo X Fold] dee163:
I read on another forum that Android Auto does not work with Chinese Roms. Is this correct?
[Vivo X Fold] dee163:
Guys, is it possible to obtain root without unlocking bootloader?
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Nope it’s not. If you need BLU I would downgrade to any build prior to may
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Reboot to recovery to apply the update. You don’t need root for this
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Some apps don't have that counter. Not sure the rhyme or reason or which app control it
[Vivo X Fold] Shawnki91:
No Android Auto for me. Android Auto has to be installed as a system app which you can't do without root. Most Chinese ROM do not include this, and instead have their own driving mode.
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
My only options as I make my way through Vivo recovery menu is to connect to WLAN and download a full update. I have not been able to find any option to browse local storage.
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
When I go into recovery its all in Chinese. Is there a way to change it to English?
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
Not that I am aware of. I was taking pictures of the screens with another phone using Google Lens and translating the options.
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Thats a great idea. Thank you
[Vivo X Fold] jwilson77:
I am trying to boot into fastboot mode to unlock my bootloader by running `.\adb reboot bootloader`, but it just restarts my phone, hanging on the Vivo logo for a few minutes, then just reboots. What am I doing wrong?

Edit: is this due to the software version I'm on? I'm on the most recent trial version.
[Vivo X Fold] finalgeist:
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've recently scratched the factory applied screen protector on the front screen. Is it okay to remove it and is there a replacement screen protector that is recommended? I'm leaning towards a tempered glass one from aliexpress but open to suggestions!
[Vivo X Fold] swatchs5:
Guys, I any help for this please
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Hey guys, I think I might have found a Launcher for us!

It is called Total Launcher and has full support for two separate home screen layouts.

It needs to be enabled in the settings but it works and the customisations possible are quite extensive! Some of the options require the paid version but most are available for free.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
are you on your front display or your "large" main display? Check the main display for fastboot settings
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
I removed mine from day one because I don't like the feel of screen protectors and prefer to be able to directly interact with the screen. I hate feeling the rough edge of the screen protector along all the sides of the phone when swiping. No issues so far but I tend to carefully look after my phone (no case either!).
[Vivo X Fold] ajschill77:
Does anyone know how to swipe down on a notification in the notification shade to expand the notification??
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Hit the down arrow upper right of the notification
[Vivo X Fold] ajschill77:
Thanks. I knew about that but was wondering if you can drag it down like other android phones. Sometimes the arrow is a pain to hit.
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Oh sorry. Not sure but your right it is a pain
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
What fixed this for me was enabling Google service management.

Settings > Accounts & Sync > Google basic service management. Reboot.

After that, badge notifications started showing up for me. Note that I'm use Nova Launcher.
[Vivo X Fold] wwyjoe:
Is there a newer software update?

I went thru recovery, downloaded and updated with the full update. Still showing the same software version as the one I got my phone few weeks back.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Look under trial updates in system updater
[Vivo X Fold] mystayoung:
My phone does not show any trial updates. How did you get yours to show? Which country are you in? Thanks.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
It should
[Vivo X Fold] mystayoung:
Thanks, I should have been more clear. I can get to the trial version section, but it always shows that no updates are available.
[Vivo X Fold] shoho80:
i think only few selected user gets it. i didn't get it either.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
I did provide the update a few pages prior...
[Vivo X Fold] shoho80:
yea, i mean we did not receive any notifications from the OS in regards to the OTA update.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
That's very interesting I wonder what the rhyme or reason with that is...
[Vivo X Fold] shoho80:
in the chinese vivo official forum, they say that they have issues with bluetooth after the recent updates.

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[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
It may not be the same update for the vivo x fold...
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
Still cant get it to apply. There's no option to browse local storage in recovery mode. To install it from the booted devices the zip file has to be stored at root.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
try storing it in root of SD Card and then apply local upgrade. If that's not working there's a large problem as that's not intended behavior (so a defect)
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
I've seen videos on YouTube for this device and I am not seeing any option for local storage in recovery on those videos either.

If you try to perform a local upgrade there's no option to browse - it just checks to see if there is a file on the root of device storage. SD card doesn't come into play.

I don't believe this is a defect as much as I don't think the options that have been available on previous Vivo phones are available here.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Then that would be a defect by the very definition especially if:

1. The feature is available on almost every modern vivo phone

2. The current functionality doesn’t work as compared to other vivo devices.

I’m not sure if it ever worked having said that on the vivo x fold but the expectation is that the same feature that exists on other devices should work on ours as well.

And just for grins (since I still have root) I created a directory in

data/vivo-updater/com.bbk.updater/OTAPackage

Which is what is created during any other upgrade and pasted the file there. It didn’t work. So there’s something wrong there.

Further on other vivo devices you can flash in recovery but the option isn’t even available. So there’s something off about this device in particular
[Vivo X Fold] Shawnki91:
Did you try:

Notifications & Status Bar > Notification Method > Number
[Vivo X Fold] swatchs5:
Nothing bro 😑😑😑😒😒