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[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] pstzz:
I recently connected a USB flash drive (the SanDisk ultra dual drive with both A and C plugs that slide out of each end). It was having issues, as it would appear in FX file manager initially but then suddenly disappear. My phone told me via the notification area that the device had been removed improperly (which it hadn't) and that I should restart the phone. After a while, I did so, and as the phone was shutting down I removed the USB flash drive. Not sure if I should have left it in during the reboot tbh but what's done is done.

Anyways, after the phone started back up, I noticed that one of the folders in the root of my internal storage (a temporary folder to which I had been transferring files to from the USB drive) had disappeared. Odd, I thought, so I checked others, and found my Downloads, Music and Movies folders all empty, and my Documents, Pictures and Videos folders empty except only one subfolder or file. All of these folders had been full of files previously. Thankfully the photos in DCIM don't seem to have been affected (though I can't be sure of this as I don't know exactly what was in there in the first place).

If the external USB device has somehow been able to cause something like this, it'll be the first time I've seen anything like it in the whole time I've been using computers (more than 30 years). I would understand if the files on the external device had gone missing, as that's the device the phone reported the issue with. But for my completely unrelated files to disappear from internal storage? I have no idea how it happened.

If anyone has any advice on how I might get these files back and find out how they disappeared, I would be extremely grateful. I feel I can't trust my phone now...
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] pstzz:
Specifically, if anyone knows a file recovery app that works and can be trusted and won't put malware on my phone, that would be great
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
I haven't found one for the phone directly, but for the USB you could Recuva on Windows, which I have used with some success. This assumes that the deletes were not followed by wipes.

I would guess there is malware at play here, because this doesn't usually just happen. Or a mistake with copy vs move, and a bad USB stick as well... though with the 30 years of experience you have I would think these are VERY unlikely.

I realize it's too late to mention this, but I STRONGLY recommend backups, so you're not trying to recover deleted data like this. Of course, that doesn't help you today... but in the future, please setup a backup system to protect such files. For photos, for example, Google Photos is a great simple way to keep those backed up....
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] pstzz:
Thanks for the reply. Given the seemingly systematic deletion of files, I also suspect malware, though I haven't installed any new apps recently that weren't from reputable sources. Maybe an older malware app somehow triggered yesterday - who knows?

I've been hesitant to install a file recovery app on my phone, as I suspect most of them are clones/don't work/contain malware/only exist to prey on the vulnerable and make ad revenue.

Thankfully my photos are triple-backed up to various cloud services, including Google Photos (for sharing) and OneDrive (which retains the original filenames so that I can separate WhatsApp etc photos from my camera photos). The other files were backed up to iDrive until January, when I switched to a new iDrive account and forgot to transfer the backups. Losing those is more an inconvenience, nothing serious - for example I noticed this morning that my alarm sound had reverted to the (unpleasant) default 🙉 and it is annoying to have to search and hand-pick a new bunch of alarm tones again.

I used to back up my entire internal storage regularly with FolderSync to a microSD card but nowadays I use dual sim cards so the microSD has been removed. I also used to have auto backups set up with SyncMe over wifi, but this seemed to stop working when I installed android 12.

I had become somewhat complacent about my safeguarding my files recently, and this is a stark reminder of how important regular backups are.

If anyone has advice on trustworthy file recovery apps, I'd love to hear from you.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
Glad to hear you have backups... phew!

Sorry I don't have any leads on phone-apps for data recovery. But I am interested in seeing what others say as well...
[Vivo X Fold] avivasaf:
Hello, i won Vivo x fold but there is no xda forum for that. I have originos and when i install nova launcher the home button get me back to the vivo launcher. I opened the Vivo account but the option "cloud settings" not let me in, saying "this service not supported in your region" i tried Hong Kong, India all the same. China cant change to this location, please help, i hate origin os launcher
[Vivo X Fold] frcraig:
You don't need access to the Vivo Cloud. As long as you have created and signed into a Vivo Account on your phone (you can do this with an e-mail address if you don't have a Mainland China phone number), then go to Settings/Security/More Security Settings - and you will find a toggle to "replace launcher". I agree that out of the box the Origin OS Ocean launcher is too cluttered and bold for Western tastes (it is popular in China), but I just methodically removed all the widgets and icons from the home screen except for phone, email, text messages, and Chrome and added the Google Assistant search widget. With the app drawer style selected the phone looks much more like my Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5g.
[Vivo X Fold] avivasaf:
Thanks for your answer but i dont have the replace launcher option in the security settings, i dont know why, maby because its a fold phone?
[Vivo X Fold] frcraig:
The Vivo X Note and Vivo X Fold have the same firmware - Origin OS Ocean. The setting to allow replacing the system launcher only shows up after you have created and signed into your Vivo account on the phone.
[Vivo X Fold] avivasaf:
Thanks for your answer, i already signed to my account but i got this error trying to enter the Vivo cloud settings
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Try with a VPN. For instance, SurfShark VPN can also spoof the GPS location for additional "authenticity"...

This might help you fool the servers...
[Vivo X Fold] avivasaf:
Didnt work for me😢
[Vivo X Fold] tupac19861013:
Create a vivo account using just the email only. Do it on a website first. Not the phone itself. Then log into that account using the phone. Try this.
[Vivo X Fold] avivasaf:
Got it work. After you log to the account you need to go in settings - security - more security options and there it is. I thought its in the account setting!
[Vivo X Fold] carrieta17:
how did you manage to make it stick ? for me it always reverts back to the original launcher
[Vivo X Fold] tott2003:
Need to uncheck a setting
[Vivo X Fold] nex_t:
What about the led light notification??

Is there a way to have something like edge lighting or pulsing light around the front camera ( for whatsapp)???
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
There are some apps that do that on other phones. Should work on the Mix Fold 2 too. There is already screen edge lighting in the ROM so you can play with it...
[Vivo X Fold] guybrush2099:
AOA: Always on Display - App su Google Play

Sempre in mostra con illuminazione laterale, notifiche, meteo, controlli musicali.

play.google.com
[Vivo X Fold] ivanox1972:
This youtube manual is sufficient to get nova work, but i cant open any app from widget (samsung browser search, or today weather od example)... what setting is neccesery for that?
[Vivo X Fold] farhan76242:
I am also facing same issue at vivo V15 Chines device converted into Global Android 9.. I wanna use Microsft launcher but every time reverts back to the original launcher

I tried Vivo Account Login except Vivo Cloud ( this service not supported in your region )

Please give me solution. How can I set Default Microsoft launcher. ( Already set in Default home setting but asking again and again for revert Back )

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[Vivo X Fold] gkarkala:
AOA does not work properly on Fold 2. I tried different versions of apk. Are you using the latest version directly from Play store?
[Vivo X Fold] guybrush2099:
Yes, you have to give all the permissions, boot, automatic boot, etc and turn off battery saving for this app (background use limits off)

Try classic clock background, before, and play a little bit with the settings.
[Vivo X Fold] ivanox1972:
nova launcher wont show app badge for stock sms app... all other works perfect. any idea?
[Vivo X Fold] ManleyF:
Finally it is working..... set to allow changing launcher in the security options of setting. Now I can tap the home button without revert back to origin os! Horray!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Nemo0815:
Hello everybody,

after changing some themes for icons and sliders etc. (at least that's what i think that caused it) i have no more text in the context menus in HTC album.

I cannot delete any photograph anymore :(

Does anybody know what can cause this and how it can be solved?

(Yes, i used the search function, but couldn't find any hint)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Davey101:
Does this happen in both landscape and portrait?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Nemo0815:
Solved it, i accidently used a 0409 album version on my 407 (GER) Manila.

Had to rename the 409 .mui album file to 407, then it i can see all menu text again!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lookdoors:
<Moderator Edit>: English translation added:

The problem is this: there is a letter in the mailbox, in the signature of the letter at the bottom there is a link to the contact site (when the link is open, it opens in the browser) and there is a phone number. So, the link of the phone number is as if active (the number is underlined), while he should make a call, but nothing happens and the inscription "No browser is installed to open links" pops up What the hell? (((Can someone tell me how to solve the problem, I will very grateful?

Проблема такая: есть письмо в почту мэйлру, в подписи письма внизу есть ссылка на сайт контакта (при открытой ссылке открывается в браузере) и есть номер телефона. Так вот ссылка номера телефона как бы активная (номер подчеркнут), при этом он должен совершить звонок, но ничего не происходит и выскакивает надпись "Не установлен браузер для открытия ссылок" Че за фигня?((( Может кто подскажет как решить проблему, буду весьма благодарен?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G] danirebollo:
Hi,

I have Redmi Airdots 3 and it sounds very well, i think his bass and treble drivers makes diference here, but the thing is that every time is deteriorating its quality. I'm almost sure that is going to mono because some only common frequencies are played. I dont know what is the problem here. Maybe it is because there is not enough bandwidth (but there is less than a meter between my earphones and the phone... Maybe there is a lot of interference...), maybe is because how qualcomm aptx works (I tried to leave fixed bandwith and codec in android developer options, but is not possible).

Someone has this issues?

Thanks
[Xiaomi 11T Pro] JaskaranX:
I have installed the game anyway and I can't play it, because the phone thinks I have a controller connected. But I don't have anything connected. please help.
[Xiaomi 11T Pro] BMHater12:
There is apparently a odd Android bug where some games, including MC5 may detect the side fingerprint scanner as a controller
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Hello.

I would like to know if anyone is having the issue that I am having.

The problem is whenever I share a video that was filmed by me using the camera app, and share it via whatsapp, the resulted video is choppy, jittery and low resolution. It looks like it was filmed in slow motion, even though it wasn't, and the quality is really bad.

Tried switching from 1080 to 4K and also tried 30 fps and 60 fps and the result is the same.

Low quality choppy videos send through whatsapp.

I also tried HVEC format and still no luck.

I have an Oppo find x5 pro running the latest 12.1 color os and the latest version of whatsapp.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Dax1983:
To ensure faster data transmission, Whatsapp reduces about 70% of image quality by default. It is a good feature when sending images for daily use. It adds that you can send it as a document.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
My previous phone, an Xiaomi Mi10 5G, didn't had this problem.

I switched to oppo 2 weeks ago, and since then, the sent videos are really crappy.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Dax1983:
Was there a difference in file size?
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I didn't tried with the same file, but now my wife has the xiaomi and when she sends me videos through whatsapp, they are fine, they play normal. If I send her videos using whatsapp they look choppy, the video stutters and sometimes they look like they are filmed in slow motion, but the sound is normal.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Dax1983:
Thanks for sharing. Sounds inconvenient. Hope it gets fixed in the next update
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] joeyzbg:
This is indeed a issue with the Oppo Find X5 Pro. Me and my colleague have the same issue.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I have reported this problem both to whatsapp and oppo.

Only whatsapp responded but with no connection to my problem. It was an automated response.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] eoghan2t7:
I'll ask oppo for you mate and ask them to see what's up.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Thank you!

Yesterday I installed the latest whatsapp beta, and with this version the video playback isn't as choppy and jittery as it was on the play store stable version, but the quality is really low.

I can see some small improvements, but not how it was on my previous xiaomi.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
An update: all beta versions following 2.22.11.2 are worse in sent videos playback. The video is choppy and it looks like a fast photo collage.

But interesting fact: the selfie camera videos are sent in normal quality and the playback is nice and smooth.

I don't really know what else to do.

I've updated coloros to the latest A18 version today, but the whatsapp choppy video still present.

I have no answer from oppo team... I'm kinda disappointed.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
No answers from either whatsapp nor oppo.

I've noticed on play store a review from another user of oppo find x5 pro that rated whatsapp 1 star and complaining about the same problem as mine.

Nobody takes any action.

It's very frustrating. I don't understand how selfie videos are sent normally and rear camera aren't.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] hlhmark:
It's also happening on my Brother's OnePlus 10 Pro though being a UK handset if running Oxygen OS still rather than ColourOS

Though I'm fairly sure they still share resource OS/Software wise
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] franagan75:
Try to send the video as a document works perfectly
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Bjamen:
Exactly the same here, Whatsapp video playback absolutely sucks. However it seems fine for whoever you send the video to, so that's something at least.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
No, it's not fine for the people I'm sharing with. They told me that the videos I shared are choppy and laggy. I've tried every beta version and still no fix. It's like they don't even care...
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] francanna:
Same problem with my Oppo Find X5 Pro here. It's something... far worse than the usual low quality granted by whatsapp on other devices. I think Oppo should fix this...
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I really think that whatsapp should fix this. If I share the same video using Facebook messenger or telegram, the video is send fine.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Any answers yet, mate?
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Menahjatwa:
The only way I managed to send the video via WhatsApp without being choppy is I uploaded backup the video on Google Photos (Mode: Storage saver), then I deleted the original video from my X5 Pro. Open Google Photos then upload the video from there. If the original video is still on your device it will still be choppy, but if it's deleted and only available on Google Photos then it should be not choppy when you uploaded it on WhatsApp.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] dutchman1993:
I got the same problem on my Oppo Find X5 pro , Is there any fix already?

Otherhand on facebook the quality is excellent no problems at all and really smooth.

They also need to add like samsungs Touch sensivity i miss that option on the oppo.

Hope there will be a update soon.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] OnePlus2Oppo:
Any update to this?

This really is horrible.

Nearly 4 months on and I've got a 1000 quid phone that sends choppy videos on WhatsApp and doesn't wake up the screen if anyone rings on WhatsApp.

Also notice when I open camera app. Sometimes it sticks and I have to kill and restart the camera.

Not acceptable.

Downloaded today's latest update and no discernible difference.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Unfortunately no, there are no good news.

Got the june update but still nothing.

I gave up on using whatsapp beta, and returned to normal one.

It sucks really bad.

I too am disappointed because of this, but in rest the phone is nice. By far it doesn't deserve the 1300 euros that was at launch!
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I also got this reply on reddit
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] OnePlus2Oppo:
Really feel let down with these issues. Seem like they could be fixed with software updates but doesn't seem forthcoming. Aside from this thread and the Reddit page you posted, can't find any information around this. Makes you wonder how many units were sold. Even the OnePlus 10 pro has much more traction
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] criszz:
I also have this problem with video sent with WhatsApp on my realme gt2 pro.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
This means that this is an whatsapp issue if it's present on oppo, oneplus and also on realme...

And they don't give a...
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] RobTsintas:
I have the same issue with my Oppo Find X5 Pro. See attached screenshot of my correspondence with WhatsApp support:
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Yep, whatsapp support doesn't give a damn. I've talkes to them too, but I think that is a robot and not a person.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] marcodj:
I also have the problem with my Realme Gt 2 Pro that the videos sent stutter/stutter and then seem to be played with the wrong FPS and I sent the test videos directly to Whatsapp/Realme/Oppo Support and researched them.

But since there are these problems with several manufacturers, it seems to be due to the compatibility with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (see Oppo Find X5 Pro, Oneplus 10 Pro, Xiaomi, etc.)

I would ask those affected to write Whatsapp Support! That they solve the problem quickly.

"We currently have information that WhatsApp does not offer full compatibility with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processors from Qualcomm. In this case, WhatsApp must make an adjustment to ensure smooth video playback."
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Ffs, it's not even new any more... It's beem out for 6 months.

I did send whatsapp video samples, but they didn't help.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Lz3807775t:
Try editing the video before posting to see if that might make difference
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I don't want and don't have time to edit every time I want to share a video.

It should work like on every other device except BBK ones...
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] OnePlus2Oppo:
So interesting...

I just shot a video and sent via WhatsApp to a friend. it worked fine. Tried 3 diff scenarios:

1. I sent the video from Google photos.

2. I attached the video through WhatsApp.

3. I also shot a video using the camera through WhatsApp.

All 3 were fine. Normal.

However I also sent a video I shot a month ago which did have problems and again it came out choppy.

I checked the video settings on both..both were 1920x1080p

So I'm not sure whether videos shot during that time had a camera bug but now it seems to be fine.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I shot a video yesterday 1080p, on ultra wide, and shared it today and the result is still a choppy and jittery video.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] OnePlus2Oppo:
I should add I did receive a system update in the last week so not sure if that had anything to do with it. Maybe force an update if that helps
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Yes, I've read on reddit where another user said that the last update fixed the choppy videos.

But i didn't receive the last update. Will post again after I'll receive it. Thanks for the info.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] OnePlus2Oppo:
Please do. The update never referenced any fix for it but looked like it did the trick.

However as I said, I think it's more camera related as when I send a video which previously went over choppy, it still is choppy but anything shot recently is fine
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Ady1976:
Everything is choppy on this device including the jittering scrolling, It is because of the variable refresh rate and Oppo can't be arsed adding fixed options like 60hz or 90hz or 120hz to save a little battery, This won't be fixed I've reported it for months.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] dioggo92:
Maybe the video files are too big and whatsapp can't handle the codec that well. Have you tried converting them before sending? Try YouCut, works well for me when I'm trying to send some video with x.265 codec on whatsapp, it only handles x264 well ifaik

YouCut - Video Editor & Maker - Apps on Google Play

AI Video Editor with Music, Filter, Slideshow, Effect, Merge & Trim Video.

play.google.com

I just open the video and then choose save in fullhd and 60fps, the file size will be smaller and keep better quality to send through social apps
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] tomghento:
Hi!

Same problem here! my xiaomi 12 it's brand new. i tried asking whatsapp, they din't even try to solev the problem.

I asked xiaomi, no effective solutions at all.

i think that the problem is within the compatibility between snapdragon 8 gen 1 and whatsapp...

wrote the another time, this time I wasn't so polite at all...

But I know they won't answer me. I'm really thinking to send the phone back and have a refund...

And i'm waiting for the miui 14 hoping this will change.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] neutrosb:
I found a solution a while ago on another forum.

As far as I have tested, the best quality for WhatsApp transfer results from videos shot in 4k @ 60fps. If you use this setting, the video will transfer without any jagged movement.

Give it a try - shoot a video in 1080p @ 30 fps and another at 4k @ 60fps and transfer them via whatsapp. The 4k one should come out ok.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Arfy:
Same problem with Xiaomi 13 Pro and WhatApp

Video done inside WhatsApp OK

Sharing in WhatsApp a video done with the Xiaomi: laggy in WhatsApp

Sharing the same video in Signal, Telegram, FB Messenger: OK there =)
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] admin856:
Same issue with my Xiaomi 13 pro as well. Also I find the video call quality to be bad, it seems grainy and jerky.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Logan_1:
Sometimes sending videos on Whatsapp gets choppy that it merges some graphics tho changing upload quality to best might help
[Realme X2 Pro Questions & Answers] mezo.tito:
Any link for downgrade ozip from Android 11 to 10 CN version

Can this Indian ozip work for me

RMX1931EX_11_OTA_1350_19688_downgrade.ozip