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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel4life:
Hi techies,

My pixel 4XL has recently had a water accident, everything works perfectly now except the rear camera is cloudy and cant focus properly. I opened the phone and wiped the lens with a good amount of robbing alcohol, its even worse now. So what should i do? Do i have to open the entire camera module and wash the tiny lenses and the sensor or what? I really wanna repair it myself instead of buying a new sensor because it takes so long for me to arrive.

Thank you,
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
Pixel 4 XL is IP68 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

Has it been opened before?

If you used isopropyl alcohol, then there should be no problem, but it should be dried for a long time after such an operation.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] #mcl:
Well, I am not an expert on cameras but the cause of your blurry photos may be caused by:

-The motor of the camera don't work, so the lens can't move and as a consequence don't focus

-there is water inside the lens or in the sensor (which can't be seen unless the camera is disassembled.

If you have water inside, as it manage to get in it may be a way for get it out. I would suggest you to take the camera module and heat it up with a hairdryer so water can evaporate and get out. But don't heat it up too much do, it could damage the sensor.

However as you said you used alcohol, it leaves some residues which if is the case, with this method it won't be fixed.

If this doesn't help you would then I think you would need to disassemble the camera. Iwill leave a link to a video off a guy who disassemble an Iphone camera. It isn't the same, but it's similar Here

Also are you sure there isn't any software related causes?

Good luck 🤞🏻
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel4life:
Thank you for the reply,

I'm sure the problem is the water+dirt or residue inside. Ik the water has been gone since then and alcohol is evaporated but there must be some dirt sitting in there. This phone has never had a force to get some component cracked inside.

As for the software thing, i'd say i dont think so, what software related issue it might be? Since the front facing cam works just fine, the cache has been deleted, i even downloaded open camera to take more control over the sensor manually. Its just foggy. Like some filter has been applied to it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel4life:
Idk if it was, since i bought it in mint condition second handed. The alcohol i used was 96% Ethanol, not the same as the isopropyl, but i dont think of a major difference, but probably some dust has gone there underneath the lens.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
Do not use ethanol for electronics, because you can dissolve many components. Besides, ethanol contains water, which harms electronics. That's why isopropyl alcohol is used, because it has much lower dissolving properties, and if it is pure (99.99%) it absorbs water and causes it to evaporate faster from the cleaned items.

Show the picture you take with your camera.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
I have marked the centric area that diffuses the light. It could be a dried-up blob of whatever you washed the lens with. The liquid could easily penetrate the camera and get under the lens or even onto the matrix if the seals were not tight.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel4life:
Yes most probably that's the case. So wha's your suggestion for me? Tear the lens down, wash the components inside it with soap and water, dry it out and reassemble? Or what to do? Im kinda disappointed now. Been shaking and tapping the lens since yesterday with no success lol.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
If you still want to use this model, I advise you to replace the camera with a new one, or recovered, so that they are original.

I do not ignore your self-denial and other talents, but I think that you will not fix the camera yourself.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel4life:
Ok then i have to order a camera lens then, are those sub 10 buck lenses from Aliexpress oem parts? The reviews are excellent but the prices are syspicious. Plus, i almost forgot to mention something. There werw two sponge/rubber curcles (whatever the material) arround the camera lenses, which locate between the cameras and the outer glass. (i marked them) when cleaning, they chopped off. Any chances this be a reason the light doesnt diffuse the right way?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
It is for this purpose that the cover glasses are blackened or coated with other coatings so that there is no side light. Gaskets also serve this purpose. The tube of cameras and scopes has been made of blackened material since the oldest times.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel4life:
So does it affect picture quality?

Plus, I managed to diassemble the camera module, soaked it in alcohol and dried it up, its even more blury now lol
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 3] Lryas07:
Currently I have received an Galaxy Watch 3, but I have the great surprise that I can't install the app "Galaxy wearable" from play store or galaxy store because saids thats my device its not compatible, so I tried to install from any store to obtain the apk archive, however this apk doesn't work for my phone due to the app crash after to try download galaxy watch3 plugin and if I install watch3 pluing manually the app again crash.

Could you be kindly if any have one solution for this problem?
[General Questions and Answers] RaptorGuy:
Hey guys,

Looking for a registry editing guide that explains a little more on the Windows Mobile registry.

Bought a Ubiqio 503G on the internet. The phone has great features but sucks as far as:

-In-call speaker volume

-MP3 ringtone volume

-Weak vibrate

Ubiquio does not support this device and eXpansys has very poor support, and a crappy tech. team.

I believe the guys on this forum have more knowledge than eXpansys.

Let me know if you have any suggestions.

Much appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] Rudegar:
like with pc windows registry

every program can create registries

having whatever function for the program

as the programmer sees fit

so other then how to alter registrys there really is no general guide to

the registry
[General Questions and Answers] wg5566:
There's no dedicated guide on all registry entries, like Rudegar said, but better read this before starting to play around with registry:

http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/howto/how_to_edit_the_registry.html
[General Questions and Answers] Farmer Ted:
Just dump your registry as a .txt file, put it on your pc (try ceregeditor) and do keyword searches until you find what you need. Play around a little with the applicable values (if found), but save the original file in case you mess up.
[General Questions and Answers] timmymarsh:
nice post WG:D very informative for users who havent tinkered with the reg before. I also like to use a desktop reg editor (whilst active synced) called CeRegEditor as well as a PPC one (PHM, Task Manager v3.1 etc), best of both worlds :)
[General Questions and Answers] wg5566:
Agree the best regieditor on desktop for WM is CeRegEditor, and the combining of FDC's TaskMgr.exe + Total Commander make us never need a standalone reg editing tool on device.

Plus for a real tweak addict better purchase the SKTracker, another 'tweaker's dream'.

I'm planning to repost the whole content on nir36's guide thread, a lot of code-adding work to do tho.

Edit: Done. Check here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=471521 This is a really useful thread for beginners.

Edit: I found this wonderful site really need some 'beginner-friendly' contents, or maybe need a seperate 'Beginner's Subforum'. Although it's already a heaven for developers, but beginners maybe less taken care of. I don't call beginners 'noobs' or 'idiots' because I'm a beginner too.
[General Questions and Answers] jfranek:
Agree. The developers know what they talking about, but the tens of thousands of mere mortals don't.

I have been reading for days and still don't know where to start to modify the Today screen, not to mention ROM.

Joe
[Xiaomi 11T Pro] tze_vitamin:
Is it worth it,to change 11 to 12 pro ?

I ordered it in in pre order sale for 700e , I sell 11 t pro for ,300e and got a gift from Xiaomi , Xiaomi smart heater that worth 150e euros .. literally phone will cost me 300e.

I have opportunity to see and check system , camera. It's a big difference in CPU 888 and 8+1 gen, you can feel it . Camera if awesome... I choose blue color. This previous was gray , I decided to change it to some lighter color.

A lot of people say that ,11 T pro is good phone and I should wait until next year generation.

But the most important thing is battery , CPU 8+1 gen is more efficient then 888 ,and battery can last more then on 11tpro..

Color of screen is amazing. Especially on sun, it so bright that you can not see hole for fingerprint like it was on Poco fa Oro that I have. You can see hole on screen on sun where is fingerprint unlock set... Another improvement...

I hope that will be good ,and have more custom ROMs than this phone.
[Xiaomi 11T Pro] Dayuser:
Yes go for 12T pro if it's only cost 300e
[Xiaomi 11T Pro] NOSS8:
Yeap, otherwise not very interesting, go from aluminum to plastic, super Amoled to Amoled, Corning Gorilla Glass 7 Victus to Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and Xiaomi optimization for the 8 Gen1(12 pro) currently not really on top.
[Xiaomi 11T Pro] Dayuser:
Both 11t Pro and 12T Pro is just amoled screen.

12T Pro 8+ gen 1 is still better than SD888 or 8 gen 1

Atleast this time there OIS with main camera.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] unaib:
I use my device daily and there is no such big issue but when i used to change the rom, my otg didn't respond when my device is booted and in the recovery section it shows perfectly.

And after connecting to computer it starts connecting and disconnecting.

When i used switch the usb cabel then it starts behave normally.

The same situation happens with my pd but it only shows in the recovery.

I think my otg output is not good?

If anyone facing the same issue please help me too if u having any solution.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] _Amaterasu_:
I asked myself, if debloating the P7P is worth to increase Smoothness and Battery Consumption and get rid off the Bloatware.

Any Advices?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I haven't disabled or uninstalled any of the apps that came with the phone and the phone is really smooth and I am getting really good battery. My overnight idle drain last night (9 hrs) was .45%/hr and it sits now at .53%/hr.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
I wish my standby was that low. I'm at 1.1%/hr right now. Not in a super strong signal area though.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Beefheart:
It's a Google phone. Not much to debloat, is there?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Nope. That's one reason people get Pixels :)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jaseman:
I uninstalled a couple of apps I will not use, and was only able to disable one or two more. But if you really need to you can use ADB, or a GUI app utilizing ADB to do the same. Remember that in most circumstances when you "delete" an app it is really not deleted but just made unavailable to user number 0 (zero) which is the main user = you!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] ffuser1:
even with wifi/BT scanning off?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SeanHacker:
Debloating a pixel for smoothness and better battery life? Ugh... This isn't the early 2000's dude. Placebo is awesome though. 😘
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
I always turn that off but let me double check.

EDIT: Yeah, it's off.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Hamid Chikh:
https://xdaforums.com/t/no-root-complete-google-pixel-optimization.4431257/

There you go
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
Looks like it was the fringe signal lol. Overnight last night was much better.

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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] memocatcher:
Damn seeing all these issues really makes me reconsider getting a Moto Edge 30 Ultra instead :/
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Bwyan Benton:
Is this thread a prank? This is a Google phone, not a Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] chappatti:
I was wondering how many people have a Watch 4 Classic that they have successfully activated on any carrier. How many people are NOT able to activate the Watch 4 Classic?​

I am one among the so many people who have not been able to activate the Galaxy Watch 4 classic on my service provider. I have spent hours and hours with Verizon reps, including tier 2 support, and they are not able to get it to activate via Wearable app. The Watch was also recently "repaired" by Samsung support (3 days ago) and still it will not activate.

1. Using QR code -- here I have to use the hidden menu to turn on QR code scanning -- I get the error "Code not valid or is already used". The Watch has been set up in both standalone (separate line) and number sharing mode.

2. Without QR code and directly querying the service provider I get error : Error 109: "Your service provider has not set up plan yet".

Now Verizon reps are ghosting me -- they just vanish -- after some time trying to fix the issue. I was with a rep last night trying to fix this who acknowledged that this was known issue and supposedly had fixed the issue for many other users. She almost swore she could fix my issue -- but of course not, and then she ghosted me. She quoted me internal messages from VZW implying the situation is known about internally and QR codes should not be used for these Watches. Whatever.

If anyone has any solutions it is greatly appreciated !!
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] butchieboy:
Took At&t 7months to fix this issue on my daughter's watch. We tried Qr code did not work..numerous esim Sent through mail. The issue was that a rep entered something wrong when we purchased. Only solution for us was to have her cell number changed and we were then able to number sync
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] chappatti:
Thanks for your reply!

Yes, it does seem that AT&T has finally gotten device-specific QR codes to work. But VZW seems unable to doit, even after two separate chats with their "Tier 2" chat. This is a simple matter of entering the wrong info while setting up the QR Code or the device account because without QR code I get an error "Your service provider has not set up a plan for the device". WTF?
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] butchieboy:
Probably silly question. But have you made sure imei is correct on Verizons end? Make sure they have your watch in their system as wearable and not device. That was another issue we had.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] chappatti:
Aha! Is there a difference between Wearable and device? I did not know that distinction existed.....

EDIT: This drew a blank out the Verizon rep. "It is a wactch so it is already a wearable":(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] rhyre:
I need to replace htc kaiser (Kaiser 130 if this matter) usb but i dont know USB product code. Can someone post it here?

Thanks in advance!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] balsack:
If you mean the USB port on the bottom of the handset, it is part of the flex cable and cannot be bought separately. Flex cables are usually less than $100US.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] rhyre:
ahhh crap.. in service they told me this is can be cheply replace by other usb port but they not have it in stock so i think i buy it and replace by myself.

@edit

but still i dont know. What's USB in KAISER?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Flying Kiwi:
Yes it can be bought

Indeed it can be replaced. It's a part made by a Taiwanese connector manufacturer Acon (www.acon.com) and if you look on the service manual (accessible through links on the wiki) page 92 shows the connector as Con5 and part no MJE21-11K7P20. Good luck finding someone to supply it but your countries agents for Acon may be a place to start. There are also companies that offer a USB socket replacement service where they do all the work as well as supply the part. Search the USB port failure related threads here for details as their name escapes me. :cool:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GuySparkz:
i have been using my motorola razr charger on my tilt and now its loose and wont charge right, my oem tilt charger still works. anyone else experience this?

can someone post on how easy it was for them to replace the miniusb?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] pazookie:
just need to solder it on..its quite easy
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] rhyre:
easy? for newbies is quite harder with no skills I sugest to you do not do this because you can brick your pda.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] deuzeff:
Hi,

I don't know where's re located, but many people in the US had very good experience with some companies specialised in PDA reparation. You may want to make a forum search for "broken usb" or similar.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GuySparkz:
can someone please post on their experience and where is the best place to get the USB connector for the att Tilt, possibly post a tutorial or youtube video on how to do it?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] unikbeats:
my solution!

hi from germany,

actually i had the same problem with the kaiser a few weeks ago and i searched the whole internet for the usb connector in order to replace my broken one. NO CHANCE!

I call HTC Germany and HTC USA and they were not able to tell me the specifications of the connector. One thing i can say for sure. HTC is NOT! using a standardized USB connector as it is built in other devices (nokia n95, motorola razr etc.).

My solution was: I ordere a display-damaged HTC Tytn 1 and gave it to an electrician who did his job well. He replaced my Kaiser USB connector.

Pretty annyoing, but it worked for me.

Much success to you1
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] yowiewowie1:
Hello Guys Newbie Here

so i have a few questions

so i have lancelot global version and i have

-unlocked bootlaoder

-flashed twrp

-downgraded from 12.5.6 to 12.0.4 (just trying to have better battery life i guess) and (have third party launcher with gestures)

-rooted with magisk

so everything good now

but i just was trying to flash custom kernel i dont know if that possible on stock miui but no luck , i have tried so many kernels neutrino, kucingkernel, whatever,... but did not work so after i flash the custom kernel the device will not boot so i have to do restore boot to make it boot normal

so my questions are

-can i flash custom kernel on stock miui ?

-if so what is the best custom kernel for lancelot ?

-what is the best custom rom for lancelot ? i mean here is alot custom roms here and i don't know which one to flash

thank you
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] hackares:
For custom kernels I have not any. But for customs roms, I tried a lot but I still come back to Crdroid. You check them and see what is best for you. You can even check the reviews of the roms on youtube so that you will have an idea.
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] yowiewowie1:
thank you for your response

i am on rooted crdroid 8.10 now

so far everything is good

i have tried some custom kernels but did not see any difference so went back to stock kernel
[Google Pixel 7] ITMASTER:
Hello all, does anyone have experience with demo units, I want to buy one from eBay and send to my brother who is not in US it is brand new sealed but I don't know will that work with their local gsm or it is usually locked to Verizon? What else I should know about this item? Thanks
[Google Pixel 7] TonikJDK:
No direct experience, but every post I have seen from people that get them is that they are useless. They are locked in demo mode and nothing you do will get them out of it.
[Google Pixel 7] ITMASTER:
Thanks for sharing. someone is selling them for $350 on ebay, though maybe can be useful.
[Google Pixel 7] entropism:
they're stolen and useless. Don't buy it.
[Google Pixel 7] Odin<3:
Can we install GrapheneOS on it?
[Google Pixel 7] ping11:
NO. just no. its locked
[Google Pixel 7] Odin<3:
One guy selling Pixel 7 say: "Device is ready to be activated on the Xfinity network. It cannot be unlocked for use on other!" Can I unlock it?
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
If you insist on purchasing that device, you could always try and check the IMEI at an IMEI checker to at least see if it is blacklisted from Verizon (or any other carrier); because you will not be able to do anything about it even if it would be sent to another country.

That, and sometimes there are website services for a carrier where you can enter the IMEI to see if the device is "compatible" if/when you can "bring your own device" to the carrier...

but beware there is a scam that is going on that have people getting a device on a plan, them selling the phone for a high price, the buyer checks and sees that it has a clean IMEI, but after a couple of months of non-payment to the original carrier that has leased the device, they blacklist the SIM and the device no longer will work anywhere while the seller runs away with whatever they sold it for... That's why it's good to call the major carriers, give them the IMEI and make sure it's not under any payment plan or anything...

and of course if the seller isn't willing to give an IMEI, then that is definitely suspect & shady and should not be bought from that seller...
[Google Pixel 7] O.J. Simpson:
Don't buy Verizon phones, demo unit or not. They are always locked down to their network and you can't modify them due to their locked bootloader. Also, they have garbage re-sell value because of this. Don't waste your money. If you really want a p7 and $350 is your price point, wait for a sale when the p8 gets ready to launch or keep your eye out for a good sale going on for the unlocked, non-carrier based version.
[Google Pixel 7] Odin<3:
Phone Google pixel 6 is managed by admin and keeps factory resetting every one hour. Can I install GrapheneOS on it?
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
You might do better and get a better response in the appropriate device forum (Pixel 6)...

But as it seems your device is being managed by (what I assume is) an IT department for (what I assume is) your work device, I doubt they'd allow you to install a custom OS on it as well as you not getting into trouble for modifying a work device. At the very least, they'd find it an annoyance; at worst, they'll see it as some sort of security breach and would be immediately turned back and you reprimanded...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ShermCraig:
I've been on the hunt for a stick-on finger strap for my S22 Ultra. Having insurance, and the phone having invictus glass, I really see no reason for a case. There used to be a company that made a great one called Flozu, but I can no longer find them. Does anyone else feel as I do that covering this phone with a case is undesirable? I refuse to use one of those pop-up things as they are ugly and rather bulky. Any referrals are appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
With no case it will likely get damaged or destroyed. It's a very heavy corner hitting phone that also likes to face plant.

Try B&H Photo...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ShermCraig:
That's what insurance is for....
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] neilth:
Yeah, but what about the total inconvenience of HAVING to rely on insurance. Once the phone is damaged, it’s a royal pain getting it repaired or replaced, then restoring everything. You can get a light case providing minimal protection for less than twenty dollars!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ShermCraig:
I don't find it to be that much of a pain - I've done it before. I don't use the carrier insurance (which is a rip-off IMO). I have thin cases, but I prefer the phones beauty not be covered up. I've used the stick-on finger strap on phones in the past and it's always been great - I just can't find the one that I've used in the past.

Thanks!!