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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
No. Screen protectors don't increase battery drain. A case could if it reduces the signal strength ie a case with metal. Carbon fiber is also an excellent electromagnetic shield. I doubt any actually use real carbon fiber though.

All Samsung's should be optimized by hand. Every time you upgrade the firmware you change the playing field. If optimized you risk screwing that up bad. I'm still running One UI 1.5 on this N10+, with a new battery I easily get 12+ hours SOT. I'd rather have the better performance and SOT than the new features especially scoped storage.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
I'm using the thinnest case (Spigen Thin Fit) and there are no metal part to it.

If I add up the battery % drained by the listed apps (as shown under Settings/ Battery), it won't explain even half of the actual battery drain. So what is draining the remaining battery?

I have tried a few of the suggestions I found online (turning off NFC, UWB, Suspend execution of cached apps, etc.), but none of that helped. I have gone through the other settings as well, and have pretty much tried all the usual stuff, with no improvement in results.

As with Scoped Storage, it is a welcome change. I would be happy if they provided even more control to the user, than open everything up for apps. You can take a look at this post.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
You including the display and Gookill play Services, Backup Transport? I use Package Disabler and kill about 70 apps then use many setting changes. Google play Services is normally disabled. Global power management is always disabled as it is a menace and battery drain for me. All Google, Samsung, Carrier and app feedback is disabled and/or firewall blocked.

Firebase is disabled. No cloud apps except Gmail, enanled as needed.

Scoped storage wastes cpu cycles, battery and my patience. Not needed if you don't make stupid mistakes.

This stock N10+ is still running on Pie, anything from Pie and above is relatively secure. The current load is over 2.5yo, still fast, stable with minimal maintenance. Last fireware update was 3 years ago. No malware at all during that time. It runs like a bat out of hell; a fast 1.5tb dual drive handheld PC with excellent SOT. What's that tell you?

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Use this settings mod to globally block ads and some blacklisted sites:

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dayuser:
As already mentioned screen protectors does not effect battery usage in anyways. Phone does not know if you are using screen protector or not.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
Samsung N10+ all the way to the heavy S22U are hard corner hitting, face plant happy fools when dropped. Good multilayered protection and slightly higher than display side guards are needed to protect them adequately. The Zizo Bolt doesn't add much bulk but adds a lot of protection. It never comes apart or off in a multiple impact drop.

I use Gorilla IQ Sheild screen protectors, inexpensive, long lived and use an easy wet apply hydrocell technology.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
Google apps are important to me and I use Netguard to block internet access to apps that should work offline. I also use adguard dns.

My setup is fine and has been working well for years. OneUI 5.0 is the most likely culprit, and i can't think of anything else apart from the case and screen protector that can also play a role, as these are the only changes that were made before the battery drain problem started.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
It is not about the phone knowing about the screen protector. The query is whether the material used in the screen protector can make the display draw more power than it would without it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
I prefer to have a minimalistic case, and more so for this phone (S22U) because it is a little too wide. I don't usually drop my phone, and i need the case primarily to protect from scratches and scuffs which are bound to happen over time. I have been using this phone for over 6 months without any screen protector.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dayuser:
Well screen protectors are mainly made from plastic or glass so..

I don't have seen any posts or news discussions on this but still i don't think screen protectors effect battery life in any way.

If this could be tested then it maybe different story if results are different.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
I have used both plastic films as well as tempered glass screen protectors on all my other phones, and never had battery drain issues, except on one occasion.

From the stats I'm unable to figure out what is draining the battery. So trying to see what other factors can potentially cause this problem, and I really can't think of anything else that changed before this problem started.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
One drop is all it takes. It may not even be you who drops it. Worse a high G impact can damage the mobo; the BGA's chipsets (the SOC) are particularly susceptible to board flex and high G loading.

Been using the Bolt for 3 years and this N10+ looks new, even the frame. It's taken about a dozen drops onto concrete from 2-4 feet with zero damage.

Lol, now that you cursed yourself you might want to upgrade. The Bolt is grippy but doesn't attract dust so it helps keep the device ports clean too.

It's actually easier to use the N10+ in this case and helps prevent accidental screen touches.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
I have the Spigen Tough Armour (and some other cases too), but I prefer the Thin Fit and Caseology Parallax case, because both of these provide good protection, are very good looking, and also don't make you feel like you are carrying a brick. The Zizo Bolt case is just too thick and it's design is not to my taste. I would rather use the Spigen Tough Armour instead. I don't like UAG cases either. I prefer sleek looking phones over ones that look like a tank.

As with that unlucky drop you're referring to, I have seen a phone display shattering with the case on. So if it has to be that unlucky, even a good case will not be able to protect it. That said, i agree that the chances of protection is greatly enhanced with a good quality case.

Been using Spigen cases for a very long time and they have done an excellent job (I have dropped my phones a few times, but those are rare). My 6 year old iPhone 7 Plus looks brand new even today with zero scratches or scuffs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
It doesn't happen often sometimes for months, then twice in one week. Sometimes I miss my cargo pocket, etc. Or forget it was on my lap.

The raised guards save it from drop on a flat surface like concrete.

I've tested that, repeatedly😖

The displays on Samsung's are at the bottom of everything and not an easy repair. It's the last thing you want to break other than the mobo. Frame replacement is even worse. Best to keep them in one piece.

The N10+ is a wide phone and a slippery fish without a case. Some refuse to case them. If it does take the plunged approach with care as the spen has the quaint habit of jettisoning itself. Don't step on it, always make sure it's still nested🤣
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
Check this out:

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My battery is now at 16%. If I add the usage of apps listed, it comes to less than 50%. So what used up the remaining 34% battery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
The display. Device Care shows it on its second screen. Set brightness to manual and keep it as low as is comfortable. Avoid using in direct sunlight as it also hard on the display. At 30% you'll see a noticeable improvement. Setting to 60hz may also help.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
The Device Care design has changed a bit on Android 13. I don't see the option to display more information than what you see in the screenshot.

I have maxed out all my Settings like WQHD+, 120 Hz, Auto Brightness, Bluetooth, Location, etc. I don't see a point in buying a premium phone and then setting it up to work like a mid-ranger.

And my battery was fine on OneUI 4.x with the same settings.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
"Improvements" Samsung probably rather you not know how much power these new flagships are sucking down. EVen a 5002 mAh battery doesn't quench its thirst adequately.

Yeah I hear you. It's like mounting Christmas lights and not turning them on.

Try clearing the system cache. Clear system logs with Device Care (I'm still using the version with 360° on it which works very well, I just firewall block it). Sd Maid pro can find junk others can't.

Other than checking and experimenting with the new settings the only other option is a factory reset. You could globally reset all settings for apps which is pretty drastic. Both may not resolve the issue.

Try running in safe mode to rule out 3rd party apps. WhatsApp is a bad one and may not have been correctly updated to play nice with the new firmware.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
I will fully charge my phone and reboot it in Safe Mode and leave it overnight to see how much battery drain occurs. If the battery holds up well (negligible idle drain), then we can say it is some 3rd party app that is draining battery.

Will let you know tomorrow.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
Remember the Google system apps are prime suspects and they are still running.

Some pesky 3rd party apps insist on invoking Google play Services whenever they run. It's the game that moves as you play it🤣
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
Google apps are unlikely the culprit this time because I have another phone (OnePlus) running on stable Android 13 where there is no battery drain. The setup on that phone is almost identical as in the S22U (same 3rd party apps, same configurations, etc.), and the battery on that phone holds up really well. Check this out:

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My S22U was on safe mode for a few hours and the battery graph was fairly flat. I'm now suspecting one of 2 things:

1. 5G on both SIMs.

2. Secure Folder.

I haven't turned ON the Secure Folder yet (after reboot to normal mode) and the battery seems to be holding on quite well than before:

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Battery currently at 67%:

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I'll keep monitoring this and hopefully figure out the culprit.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
If 3rd party apps drain battery through Google Play Services, then either they or Play Services should show up on the battery list. But that is not happening.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
Disable it and see what happens. App usage is not always reported correctly by not being iDed as the cause of the drain. Playstore is a dependency of Google play Services. Why's that even running? Gookill is a mess. Actions have consequences.

Social media apps should never be installed. A lot of trashware running on that device... see which ones won't run without Google play Services.

Samsung has apps that replace many of the Google apps completely; both don't need to be running. I package disable a bunch of Google system apps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
Play Store is showing up because I launched it to check something. The 3rd party apps I have installed are ones I have been using for a long time. And as I said earlier, all of them are also installed on my OnePlus phone with the exact same setup. Don't think the 3rd party apps on my phone are trashware, although I have a lot of apps (over 1k) installed:

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There are no social media apps installed. And I prefer Google apps over those from Samsung or other OEM apps, except for the Dialer because of call recording support without the stupid voice announcement.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
No loaded social media apps is a good thing...😇

All the Google apps that I permanently disable.

Utube is especially bad; insane permissions.

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Some may run better now or not. This is optimized for this device, its current firmware and my needs. Which may not reflect what others want or need. There are no shortcuts in optimizing a device the first time because of this.

There's a learning curve; you learn by doing.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMystic:
Didn't find 'Package Disabler Pro' on Play Store. Can you share the link?

These days, I don't tinker around too much because as you said, there is a continuous learning curve with each update, and honestly also too time consuming trying out different things to configure everything properly without breaking something.

That's why I use Netguard and block most apps, so most of what happens stays on the device itself.

Since my phone has been running quite well since i bought it over 8 months ago, I'll be okay with just sorting out the battery drain problem since OneUI 5.0.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhawk:
It's not, sent you the link.

ADB edits aren't as easy plus this app can be used for troubleshooting and completely clearing app data with no null marks left behind.

I block about 70 packages.

If you insist on upgrading at least wait a bit and see how others are doing with it first. Especially if you can't rollback the upgrade. If a load is running well you have very little to gain and a lot to loose.
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] rafbuz:
Hi, i got a problem at boot after I've formatted data in my SHRP recovery. I have formatted Data/Cache/Dalvik then flashed zip with disable encryption and restarted system and it got stuck. I know i can fix this with flashing with SP flash tool back from 11.0.7.0 but it's long way from here. Recovery is working, maybe there is a way to flash certain files from Fastboot (sp flash tool) or flash from recovery. Thank you for help
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] YairHa:
Someone root the Nvida Shield TV(p3430 model number)

the round shield?
[Nvidia Shield TV & Shield TV Pro (2019) Questions ] kidhudi:
i don't think so. it looks like only the pro version has root as of yet.

i am also trying to do it via wireless debugging but fastboot does not recognize the shield device.

i tried every driver i could find but to no avail.
[Android Auto General] myabc:
Good morning. Please is there a way for send goal notifications from android phone where i have fotmob or sofascore? or is there a app android auto compatible? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] rOxANDtOl:
Is there native support for DeX on the tablet, or an unofficial way to add it?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Doubtful, this tab is One UI core and while some of the regular One UI features that are missing can be added through various means DeX support is something Samsung locks down only for flagship devices
[Introductions] Sashok83:
Всем добрый вечер. Я новенький не судите строго. Ноя пока не разберусь тут. Где скачать программу Galaxy MaxHz, подскажите и как ее купить?

Mod translation: Good evening everyone. I'm new, don't judge too harshly. Noah until I figure it out here. Where to download the Galaxy MaxHz program, tell me and how to buy it?
[Introductions] Dayuser:
Welcome to XDA forums. Hope you enjoy be in here (y)

Please use english only
[Introductions] Sashok83:
How to buy your program I am from Russia
[Introductions] Dayuser:
I don't know what you want but i don't have any program on sale and i have not developed any program..
[Introductions] ipdev:
[Google Translate]

A quick search I found an artical about it.

GalaxyMax Hz is an app for Samsung Galaxy owners to fine tune their high refresh rate displays

The Galaxy Max Hz is an app developed by XDA Senior Senior Member tribalfs that lets Galaxy owners fine-tune their high refresh rate displays

[xda Article] - Link

At the end of the artical it give a link to the thread.

[App]Galaxy Max Hz (Refresh Rate Mods, Screen-off Mods, QS Tiles, Tasker Support and More)

[xda Thread] - Link

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Introductions] Clark Joseph Kent:
Great job, RCs!
[Moto Edge X30] ynwx:
My vendor.img was overwritten by me by mistake, and now it has been bricked, can someone provide me with a vendor.img, my device is edge x30 CN
[Moto Edge X30] ynwx:
I successfully revived my phone with the following tool: https://github.com/dlenski/motoflash2sh
[Java for Android App Development] sagecage:
I've been working on this for the past few days and have tried different codes, but none of them have worked so far. I'm trying to make an activity that takes the user's current location and displays nearby hospitals to them. I'm doing this for a uni project, and none of my teammates are helping me, so I'm really desperate to find an answer. I've been working on the maps feature for about 3 weeks.

Here's the code I'm using (it's the 1 I found online that doesn't crash android studio):

activity_hospitals.java (The draw() function is where I place markers): https://pastebin.com/rWXSVSS3

DownloadURL.java: https://pastebin.com/vqhVWsnj

FetchData.java: https://pastebin.com/dRj0qMtS

I've also tried a different way using PlacesSearchResponse request = new PlacesSearchResponse(); that I found in a stackoverflow post. It also didn't crash the application, but it didn't work.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] entonio:
Hi. I'm looking to write a screensaver clock for my unit, but I'm not sure it's possible.

(I'm placing this here because I've been told that MTCH is essentially the same as MTCD.

As far as I know, the right MTC* may even be orthogonal to the issue.)

All I know about the unit is that it's a Rockchip, PX5, Android 10, 4.19.111+, MTCH_MX2_V3.80_1.

I mean, there's more things in the settings, but these are the ones that seem relevant.

I don't know who manufactures it, even.

The (stock) launcher calls itself Launcher3, but I'm not sure that helps much.

The unit has a 'screensaver' which consists of a white on black digital hh:mm clock, with am/pm and the date in small letters. It doesn't seem to be configurable and is quite not what I wanted. The only setting availble for it seems to be Settings -> Display -> Audio Screen Timeout, which can be a certain amount of time or 'never'. That setting is actually OK for me, the problem is it doesn't do anything else other than controlling the 'when'. I'm not sure if regular Android has this setting. The name certainly sounds weird, and it has nothing to do with audio, the clock will start after the idle time regardless of what's on screen (unless it's the settings app or the navigation, and maybe other apps block it too).

The actual Screensaver setting where you choose a screensaver is not visible in the UI. By installing https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=systems.sieber.fsclock I'm able to open the Screensaver settings using a shortcut the app has, amd there I can see the stock clock app the unit comes with, plus the clock app I've just mentioned installing, as well as Picture Table and the other Picture Something whose name I don't recall right now. When I install other apps with screensavers, they show up in the list as well. The thing is, the first time I accessed the setting, none of the screensavers in the list were selected, and the 'screensaver' I'm trying to replace is not in the list. And choosing any one of the available screensavers apparently has no effect. Choosing 'Start now', which I imagine is a preview option, does nothing either. But the setting does get saved. I've tried rebooting, and the setting is kept, but it simply seems to do nothing.

Of course, probably this 'screensaver' is defined somewhere in some file, and not exposed in any UI. Worse, it may even be hardcoded, and worst of all I'm thinking it may not even be a screensaver at all. Maybe someone here has an idea what it is and if it can be changed, because I see that some other launchers also have their own screensavers or 'screensavers'.

Thank you for any input.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Oswald Boelcke:
@entonio Thread closed as duplicate of

https://xdaforums.com/t/mtch-head-units-replace-clock-screensaver.4522717/

Please review the XDA Forum Rules with special emphasis on rule no. 5 and post only ONCE! If you e.g. discover that your original thread might be misplaced, please report the thread to allow us to move it instead of creating a new one.

And as you've certainly realised I've moved both threads from their original locations. Please be more careful where you post!

Thanks for your cooperation.

Regards

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Senior Moderator
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
systemrw: Removing 'shared_blocks feature' of system.img...

systemrw: Read-only lock of system.img successfully removed

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systemrw: NO 'shared_blocks feature' detected @ vendor.img

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systemrw: NO 'shared_blocks feature' detected @ product.img

**Ignored ---No 'shared_blocks feature'--

detected @ xxxx.img

Tools for download:

note>>already mod systemrw_132.zip
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
This bit of code was included in my systemrw_1.32.zip

sdkVersion=`getprop ro.build.version.sdk`
if [ $sdkVersion -lt 29 ]; then
printf "$app: Please install Android 10 or newer and try again\n\n" && exit 1
else
android=$(($sdkVersion - 19))
fi
printf "$app: Current Android version: %s\n" $android
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
Tools

Unpacker Kitchen for Android(UKA)​

https://xdaforums.com/t/unpacker-kitchen-for-android-uka.4087797/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
PE + A13 GSI (Read/Write) in Actions

-Overlay didn't work on A13

Then uses this.

✓1.Auto Brightness (velis auto brightness )

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✓2.DT2W (Double-tap to wake)

Enable PHH Treble Setting

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✓3.Turn Screen-Off

3.1.Setting>Display>Double tap status bar to screen off

3.2.Use Gesture features

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✓4. Fixed tablet taskbar

Release 1.0 · Coxxs/hide-tablet-taskbar

Meaning of the filenames: aosp: This module is for stock Android (e.g. LineageOS) pe: This module is for ROMs using Pixel Launcher (e.g. PixelExperience) hide: Long press taskbar to hide it complet...

github.com

hide: Long press taskbar to completely hide it (for Android 12.1+)

Long press bottom of the screen (when not in desktop) to show taskbar again

In PixelExperience ROMs, hiding the taskbar pill also fixes the problem of not being able to add icons to the desktop

fix: Fix the wrong taskbar height in PixelExperience ROMs (12.1)

CONTINUE...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Abish:
I think A7 Lite (expected January) is somewhat port of s7 plus as sometimes after reboot widgets show 8GB RAM AND 256 Internal Storage or it's just a A11 bug 😅.
[General Questions and Answers] CALI_SAVAGE:
I have a Samsung S7 edge I need to Google unlock I tried to download Odin to my SD card then install it but nothing works Please help.

Also can I network unlock a icon 3 by cricket and how
[General Questions and Answers] J.Michael:
Odin runs on a PC under Windows. (Saying you downloaded it to an SD card made me think you were trying to run it on your tablet.)

Try to use the Search function on the site. There's probably a thread on rooting the S7 Edge. There's definitely a thread on Magisk.

Here are the Magisk installation instructions.

Don't start with "I don't know anything, somebody tell me how." Read a lot of posts, at least learn some words.

Was I wrong to assume you want to root your tablet? What made you decide you wanted Odin? What is stopping you from Googling "unlock"?

Before you do anything destructive, find and download a copy of your current ROM, so you'll be in a position to recover. You can test burning a ROM without unlocking the bootloader, as long as it is an official Samsung-packaged ROM.

Good luck.
[General Questions and Answers] ipdev:
Hi and welcome to the xda family. 🙂

As J.Michael mentioned, you will have better help in the S7 threads. ;)

[xdaForum] - Samsung Galaxy S7

Cheers. :cowboy:
[General Questions and Answers] CALI_SAVAGE:
I am trying to run Odin on my galaxy 7 edge