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[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren ROMs, Kernels, etc.] AmericanRebel:
Never mind, I figured it out. SystemUI tuner was causing it. I turned off notifications for it, and it went away for a few minutes but came back. So I just uninstalled the app and then the lock icon went away permanently
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren ROMs, Kernels, etc.] momulah:
Which recovery do we install prior to installing while on Stock Android 12? CR recovery 13 or 12?
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren ROMs, Kernels, etc.] momulah:
Not sure what I did, but somehow my Oneplus 7t Pro McLaren 5G (TMobile Unlocked) phone was flashed with Android 10 showing model HD1907 which is OnePlus 7T when unlocking bootloader with MSMtool. Everything works and there was an update stating it would flash Android 12 for HD1925 which is OnePlus 7t Pro. About phone has model of HD1907 but does show as OnePlus 7t Pro 5G. I updated back to OOS12 and everything seems fine even with bootloader still being unlocked. I want to flash CRdroid 13 but now Im worried I'll mess with it after almost messing it up unlocking bootloader!
[General Questions and Answers] pp56825:
Does anyone know how to change those fonts in dialer?

please help
[General Questions and Answers] pp56825:
can anyone help, maybe there is no option to change them?
[General Questions and Answers] caat408:
I need too!!!!!!:(
[General Questions and Answers] nir36:
you can change your system fonts using Settings+ (you can look it up using search)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
I am extremely disappointed with this phone. I was hoping the fingerprint scanner would be an improvement over the Pixel 6 Pro but it absolutely is not. I have just as many failures, if not more, with my Pixel 7 compared to my Pixel 6.

Face unlock is the only saving grace, but you can only setup one face model. Since I wear sunglasses all the time outside, it doesn't work and outside is when the fingerprint scanner is least reliable.

Overall, this phone is not the upgrade I was hoping it would be. I have already set up a return for this device and will be switching to Samsung after using Google phones (Nexus and Pixel) since the Galaxy Nexus.

So long Pixel community, It was fun while it lasted.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Annie the Eagle:
Had no issues with the fingerprint scanner tbh, try re-enrolling
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] 96carboard:
You need to relax a bit. It sounds like you are really angry about the fingerprint scanner and expected miracles?

My advice: Use memory based lock screen security. Its more likely to be protected by any rights you might have against self-incrimination than any kind of biometrics.

As for your threat to switch to the evil evil samsuck, OH NO! I can't believe that anyone would ever do that. I consider it a PERSONAL attack when someone buys anything from samsuck! Please don't.

Or rather.. do whatever the hell you want! Everyone who has held a pixel knows that the compromises you subject yourself to with samsuck are far more frustrating than your petty protest about the fingerprint scanner.

GO AHEAD.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
I would use PIN or pattern before I would ever switch to Samsung...

Loving my 7 Pro. Fingerprint reader was fussy this morning when I woke up but it's been fine since. 🤷‍♂️
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] aaronc_98:
The fingerprint sensor has been great for me on par with teh S22U
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
Would love to use samsuck :ROFLMAO: if they allowed bootloader unlock, support like google does for rooting, and no warranty voiding. Hasn't been easy nor the case for many, many years.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
I've had constant issues with my Pixel 6 Pro since day one. Same issues with Pixel 7 pro. Ive re-enrolled a million times. no luck. It shouldn't be this much of a hassle to get my phone to unlock.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
I expect it to work as good or better than the previous phone. My nexus 6p, pixel 2 xl both work flawlessly with their ultrasonic sensors.

Samsung at least uses a proper ultrasonic sensor and not the terrible optical ones like google.

Its not a threat. its a promise. Ive already setup a RMA for my p7p and bought a S22Ultra
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
You have to get the international version. It is unlockable/rootable unlike the US version
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Beefheart:
Not got mine yet, but I've not read or seen a single review that hasn't indicated the fingerprint scanner isn't a massive upgrade on the Pixel 6 Pro. Strange your experience differs.

Personally, as long as it's as good as my 2019 Note 10 Plus (and I can't see it not being), I'll be satisfied.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
Is it supported like the locked versions with updates now? I remember the international versions being the least supported versions for updates.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
I'm honestly not trying to criticize (maybe just a little bit) OPs comment or anything, but wow, complete disownership because of ONE feature glitching and not working properly?? completely dismissing any/all other features that make the Pixel 7 Pro exceptional...? And you claim to have been loyal to Google phones since Nexus and past Pixels, but this ONE particularity (albeit I will admit an issue since Pixel 6; although there are many who claim that they've had no issues with it even on their P6) is the "straw that broke the camel's back" and got you to completely abandon any hope or goodwill towards the Pixel 7 Pro?

I think maybe "taking a beat/moment" could do well. I know it's easy to get crushed after hoping for the best and things not coming out perfect, but can this not be something you can't work around or get over.

I acknowledge that you've frustratingly muddled along with it on the Pixel 6 already, so I can see why you wouldn't want to do it any longer, but to completely abandon everything else that might come good with the Pixel 7 as well as picking up other annoyances (as others have mentioned to keep in mind that Samsung's aren't perfect themselves and have their annoyances, bugs, glitches, and compromises...); consider you might react the same way to those imperfections as well?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
I can forgive Google for using a ****ty fingerprint scanner in one generation of phone, but to use the same style optical sensor (google claims its a better sensor) that they got so many complaints about, in a second generation of phone.... i cant forgive that.

Instead of criticizing me for saying id rather switch to a different brand of phone, maybe you can provide some suggestions on how to get the fingerprint scanner to work?

Ive dealt with the ****ty scanner in the p6p for a year now. Never could get it to work reliably no matter how many times i retrained it.

If im in a dark room it works just fine, the second i turn on the lights or go outside, good ****ing luck getting it to work.

Its too inconsistent to use reliably.

And no, im not going to use a pin/patter instead of biometrics. I get it, my rights can be bypassed if i use biometrics, but i dont ****ing care. I dont keep anything incriminating on my phone
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Nestacres76:
Ive had no issues with the P7P fingerprint scanner at all.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
did you do anything special? Does it would when you are outside with the sun shining directly on the screen?

if it works fine with the sun shining bright, does it also work in a pitch black room?

The issue i have is that it works in one scenario, but not the other. I can either get it to work reliably in a dark room, but not outside, or i can get it to work outside, but not in a dark room.

Hell, right now, It works just fine in my dark room, but even just turn on the lights in my room causes it to stop working reliably.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
what do you mean? Are you talking about OTA updates? If so i couldnt care less as long as i have access to the files and can manually flash the updates.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
It's been a long time since I got a unlocked international version of samsung. My question is, do they do monthly updates with the unlocked versions like the locked versions? It used to be that their support for the unlocked versions were horrible.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dpw2atox:
I also haven't had any issues with the fingerprint scanner on my P7P, i'd say it works better than the one on my s21. One thing though is, did you install the OTA? It should be the October OTA that has a bunch of bug fixes in it. That might improve your experience with the fingerprint scanner.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Amd4life:
Biometric password are not protected by forced external intrusion into your device in most States. Use a pin or pattern.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] iRhyiku:
Sounds like user error to me
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
Who cares? The only people this matters for are those who have something to hide.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] shiftr182:
You will be missing a lot of the US radio frequencies with the international version. Most likely will not get 5g, or it will be very spotty. 4g will also be compromised. This is coming from someone who used the international S8 & S9 in the US. It's got even worse sense. Also, no warranty on the international Samsungs in the US.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
Not to mention the Exynos modem is the same one in the 6 Pro but without being tuned for US support... At best it will be the same experience (for supported bands) but very likely will be worse.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xavier55:
Not trying to be a ass. But drink more water. Your skin might be dry to the point the sensor can't read it. This happens with all finger print sensors
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
I find this hard to believe. My friend had a S21+ that they recently traded in for a Fold 4. The fingerprint scanner on those phones are instantaneous similar to how the scanner was on pixel 5 and older pixels/nexus'.

It is so fast they can just tap the screen and it unlocks.

My pixel 6 takes at least one second to detect my finger and at least 1-2 seconds to fail.

When it works, my pixel 7 is slightly faster than the pixel 6 pro but still not instantaneous like the samsungs and older pixel devices.

Yes it is on the most recent update. The very first thing i did after pulling it out of the box was flash the new firmware and root it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
Never had an issue with my pixels prior to the pixel 6 pro. The pixel 6 pro and pixel 7 pro are noticeably slower than my pixel 2 xl, nexus 6p and my friends S21+ and Fold 4
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
As stated previously, I dont care about this. I have nothing incriminating on my phone and prefer the convenience over security.

Secure things go on my linux phone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
Stop being ungrateful? Ungrateful to who? Google? I'm supposed to be grateful to Google who decided to use the same ****ty scanner that they got so many complaints about and charge me $1000 for it?

**** that.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Morgrain:
Did you add the FP properly?

- No screen protector/IF you have one, cleaned the display underneath properly beforehand!

- Followed the instructions on the screen, the system wants you to place specific parts of your fingers on the scanner at certain times when training the scanner (if the system wants the front, but you give it the side at that specific moment, don't be surprised that the software won't recognize you).

- Added the same finger several times

+ You actually have a fingerprint to scan, meaning you are not a rock climber by nature and have mutiliated fingerprints every now and then?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
Yes. The phone was brand new out of the box without a single fingerprint or smudge.

Yes. I followed the instructions on the screen as i was scanning my finger. and placed my finger appropriately.

Yes. I have added the same finger to every slot available. It doesn't make a difference in the reliability.

Yes. My fingerprint is fine and works flawlessly with my older pixels and nexus phones as previously stated.

The biggest issue I have is with lighting. I can either get it to work in dark enviroments, but not light environments, or I can get it to work in light environments but not dark. No matter what I try, I can't get it to work reliably in light and dark environments.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
Are you like 9? Maybe when you have to spend the money yourself you will understand why I am so upset that I can't reliably unlock my $1000 phone.

One of the very first things you do when setting up the phone is set up the fingerprint scanner. There were not smudge or scratches on the screen.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] K1nsey6:
It's been fine on mine, unlocks on first attempt in all environments, dark or light. Quick response time.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] 96carboard:
That is the most nonsensical bullcrap I've ever read. Protecting your privacy has nothing to do with whether or not you "have something to hide", its the principle of the matter.

Go think about your life and where it went wrong for you to care so little about your own rights.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chill145:
You're returning the phone so why the hostility? It's not rocket science setting it up so I don't know what you expect as far as suggestions. You get 5 tries so maybe add 3 while you're in low light scenarios and the other 2 in bright daylight and maybe that'll help remedy the inconsistencies you're seeing. If it doesn't, then return the phone.

For future, if you're looking for help or suggestions, you may want to act civilized. Good luck with your new phone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] grangermoch:
Hmm even with my random Amazon screen protector on, my fingerprint scanning is working great on my Pixel 7 Pro - and even more reliably than my S21 Ultra.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wilbur-force:
i thought i was having major issues with the P7 Pro fingerprint sensor until i realised i had taught it different fingers than on my P6 Pro :oops::ROFLMAO:

If i remember to use the right fingers its now flawless .....
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] whezzel:
Becuase everyone is bashing me for having a very real issue i have with my phone. If people didnt start out by tell me im wrong and the problem im experiencing doesnt exist, maybe it wouldnt have been met with hostility.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Deadmau-five:
No issues with my fingerprint scanner. Does it not work on any of your fingers? What about face-unlock?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Jamba43:
I haven't had any issues with the fingerprint reader so far. To me it seems as this is a huge improvement over the Pixel 6 Pro I had. Did you try registering the same fingerprint twice? Like once in a dark room and then once outside?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
I am not going to inconvenience myself for some ridiculously outlandish hypothetical that could happen some day, especially since I don't do anything that attracts attention to begin with. Convenience is worth a certain degree of privacy sacrifice to me (and most people). The average person isn't a paranoid nutcase.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] :
Then just prep for your Samsung phone's arrival and quit being so dramatic maybe? There's not really a need to say goodbye and I'm not sure why anyone would care about your above "threat" to choose a different phone. It's silly. i don't know, but maybe the Pixel Community would be more helpful?

Also the Nexus 6P and the Pixel 2 XL didn't use ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.

Count me as one of the many folks in this thread that haven't had any issues with the optical fingerprint sensor on the 7 Pro. I also didn't have any with the 6 Pro either, though quite a few folks had an issue with it. FWIW, I purchase/trade-in sometimes 2-3 phones a year. Worst fingerprint sensors? The S20 Ultra followed by the S21 Ultra with their ultrasonic sensors. Sure the optical sensors blind you in dark settings, but for me... they've been miles more reliable.

These farewell Pixel posts don't really contribute anything to this forum. Return your phone and buy one that makes you happy.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
That's what I thought...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Stateofstatic:
Discovered something...press and hold finger in the reader, but with your phone away from your face. When/if it falls, keep holding your finger down and then flip the phone up to face unlock while doing so. What it does is update the biometric profile with the finger touch that fails since it verified with your face. If you do this with lots of variables (pruny finger out of the shower, dirty finger, oily finger, etc) repeatedly, it will unlock reliably in a wide variety of conditions. Honestly surprised Google doesn't mention this anywhere.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] schmeggy929:
Hmm, why would anyone believe the only person who seems to have this fingerprint scanning issue? Numerous people already stated fingerprint scanner is working fine, even great. Mine works flawless and very very close to being able to just tap my thumb and unlock. This thread is basically a one person rant with not a single +one.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Clark Joseph Kent:
Well, it started out to be a good day, Rant or not but seems we just can not play nice and be nice and have a good forum discussion. And looks like some need to ReRead the Forum Rules.

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[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
Last night I did the system update and left it overnight. This morning the update wasn't installed and asked me to update again. So I started it again 3 hours ago and it's still not done. Anyone else's update taking this long?

Update: I attempted the system update again and left it overnight. This morning it's still stuck on the same installing screen.

Can someone share the Android Version screen of an unlocked Pixel 7. I think I might be updated and the update is just a bug?

Update: I determined I had an OTA update failure. So I just adb sideloaded the OTA file and it's fixed now.
[Google Pixel 7] ern88:
I saw your previous post about wifi not staying on. So if that happening while dl. It my screw it. Because it's jumping back to network data and the setting maybe set to only update over wifi.
[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
It's set to mobile data and that should only impact the downloading not installing. 4 hours now and still stuck. I'm considering rebooting at this point.
[Google Pixel 7] Giovanni9518:
I had the same problem, i rebooted and it all seems gone. But I checked the factory images and everything is up to date.
[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
That didn't work. I'm back at the same screen as before after hitting restart now. I also noticed that Google play system update is on July.
[Google Pixel 7] ern88:
My Google play system also states that too.
[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
Well I give up. I restarted and I'm just not going to update for the time being.
[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
I think I'm actually fully updated and its just a bug?
[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
@ern88 can you share a screenshot of your Android Version screen please. I'm trying to determine if I'm fully updated and its just a bug.
[Google Pixel 7] ern88:
Here is the ver I'm on. I see you still are on the factory version. Not the Oct update. By chance. Did your carrier give you a new sim card with your phone? Telus have me a new sim card when I bought the phone.
[Google Pixel 7] KillerDroid96:
Thanks! I determined I had an OTA

update failure. So I just adb sideloaded the OTA file and it's fixed now.
[Google Pixel 7] gorilla p:
So I'm having the same issue, but potentially for a different reason.

I'm rooted. Typically to resolve this issue, you

1 - select Uninstall Magisk/Restore Image. This restores your stock boot image

2 - Install OTA update

3 - You then install Magisk again once the update completes and select "flash to inactive slot" prior to reboot.

The Uninstall/image restore in Magisk is not removing Magisk and the update still fails.

I'm wondering if it is restoring the boot.img, when it is the initboot.img that has been modified.

I could be wrong, just thought I'd note my issue.
[Google Pixel 7] dmbardal:
They've covered this in the two big threads regarding unlocking / rooting in the 7 Pro-forum.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] rhenoa24:
Good day, this would be a pretty lengthy post. I'd like to describe my experience clearly since I don't know what I possibly skipped over as I am very positive that my efforts have been correct basing on prior XDA forums. I even made this account solely for posting this to ask for help formally along with archiving this problem I'm having for those having a similar experience.

I've been working on my mom's phone this whole day and there are fruits of my current hard work. I am immensely stressed and despairing with my situation.

The Problems

Infinite boot looping

Can't access the recovery menu (power, volume+, even with home button)

Can access the ODIN / Download menu

Can't turn off either (holding down power button has no effect)

What I've done so far

I read XDA forums about similar experiences. Can't really access the recovery menu so I've factory reset.

We live in the Philippines and this phone is open line, so I went with those requirements while searching stock ROMs.

I downloaded the stock ROMs of the phone model via galaxyfirmware.com which was positively shared in the forums.

Did trial and error with it and eventually got the right one. I have formed a level of understanding with the filenames and eventually knew which is compatible.

Used Odin3 to Flash the BL, AP, CP, CSC, and even go Nand Erase and got the PIT file inside the CSC (Opened it using winrar)

The flashing is actually successful and quite fast to be honest.

The phone reboots itself and shows that it is still sadly boot looping.

Also, despite the several files used for the Flash, still can't access the Recovery Menu.

With that said, I have also tried using Frija which automatically downloaded the stock ROMs based on the model name and CSC type. Placed it in ODIN again and no changes, still boot looping.

I also can't put the TWRP I got here because of the FRP Lock, which can be undone via the settings of the phone. But since it's boot looping, I can't really do much about installing a custom ROM.

Currently, my dad is letting the phone drain its battery, since we can't really turn it off. The phone model doesn't have easily detachable battery as well, unlike the old days.

For some additional notes of what happened prior to this incident

My mom was just playing with her phone as her usual days went on. That day, she installed a new hotel-themed game she saw on Google Play. As I assume that it's from the app itself and not on some shady apk website, I saw no problem with it and didn't think it was the cause of all this. I went with the theory anyway and with the flashing, using CSC instead of HOME_CSC (which apparently saves the existing data on the phone from wiping), and even used the Nand Erase in the end. It's still stuck at boot looping.

I would appreciate anyone's reply to this discussion. I am truly desperate to fix this for my mom. If worse comes to it, I'll save money to buy her a brand-new phone.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] ze7zez:
You don't have a working android, so you won't remove the RFP. TWRP will not help you with this.

The symptoms you describe indicate a defective power button.

You manage to enter download mode because the power button is constantly on.

Because of the constantly on power button, you have no way to turn off the phone. Bootloop can also be the result of a constantly on power button.

To sum up, you should fix the power button.

1. The easiest way is to blow with compressed air and press the edge of the button with your fingernail, rapidly releasing the pressure. Perhaps the fuzz has blocked the button. Unfortunately, this rarely works.

2. Take the phone to a local service center.