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[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ShaDisNX255:
It's not a Snapdragon thing, it's a Samsung U.S. (North America in general I think) thing

Meaning, the S21FE Snapdragon variant CAN be rooted (from European regions) but the S21FE Snapdragon U.S. variant cannot.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] blackhawk:
I hadn't heard that but it's more of a curiosity for me. What you said doesn't seem to be true for the N10+'s at all.

Why would Samsung mix distributed* both Exynos and Snaps in the same region? I see a small amount of the Exynos variat N10+'s here in the US for sale but believe they all came from out of country.

*aside from rooting the Snaps are invariably the more desirable variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Jan Philipp:
Simple: Exynos is 4G, Snapdragon 5G. In Germany you can buy both.

To your topic:

Size doesn't mean quality. It's about pixel quality. The bigger the pixel the better the light intake and the picture is less noisy. And the technology is evolving while we write here.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
Unless I'm missing the point of smart lock. Pressing the unlock button and/or using your fingerprint takes the same amount of time and effort.

Am I missing the obvious? Smartlock seems useless
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] biTToe:
When I'm home, I just push the button with my right thumb and swipe up with my left index finger, and I'm in.

it's instantaneous

Easy Peasy
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sronweb:
I used for some time smartlock (because Pixel was paired with a smartband), so if it's connected, it was set to unlock in this case without password or fingerprint.

Otherwise, if we use fingerprint it take half second to unlock, so it's almost the same, but each user can decide what is more comfortable for him.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
But you could use a fingerprint unlock and do the exact same thing in the exact same amount of time
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sronweb:
This is also pointless ;) Because, we should not complain if now the fingerprint has reached a good level of speed, while, when the Pixel 6 was released many people complained because of slowness or reliability.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
So getting back to my main point, you agree now that smart lock is useless?

I just want to make sure I'm not missing something here. I don't see the point in a lock screen if the phone is......Wait for if..... Already unlocked
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sronweb:
You may need to use gloves or other conditions where you cannot unlock the phone, then smart-lock might be useful. But as you say, in normal condition takes almost the same time. Then what is the point? You ask to remove a function that might be useful to others? Just don't use it if you don't like.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] biTToe:
Except I don't use fingerprint unlock. I swipe a pattern.

So faster for me in that instance
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
Never said to remove anything but a lock screen on an unlocked phone.

That's not a reasonable request?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] V0latyle:
Smartlock doesn't seem to work all the time, my Pixel 5 often demands my fingerprint
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
Anyway through root to get rid of the lock screen when the device is in a safe unlocked state?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] V0latyle:
I'm sure there is, I have no idea how
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
On a side note, Google changing the screen to wake with a single tap instead of double tap is equally annoying and leads to the screen accidentally turning on all the damn time. Including in your pocket.

This only started on Android 12. Talk about fixing something that wasn't broken
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] liggerz87:
Iv never used smart lock myself
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 73sydney:
One of these methods may work gents

https://xdaforums.com/t/how-can-i-en-dis-able-the-lockscreen-via-automate-tasker-etc.4411983/
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Hand76:
Ty so much for this.. But from his description

"You phone will never be locked"

I see how this is keeping the device unlocked (for a certain period of time) but how does the device auto lock when leaving a trusted site?

For me I have several trustes sites already with profiles made in Tasker.

My default (outside/not at home) would be where I would want my phone locked
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Forsh:
Hi, I'm currently in the UK using my US P6P and the signal is appalling. I'm barely connected. I've tried 2 different UK SIM (EE and 3) and my US SIM and I have 10% uptime and constant disconnects. I'm running A13 QPR2 beta 1. Is there a setting or update I can apply to improve signal in another country?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Global and US versions of the P6P have the same LTE bands. The key difference is the global units only have sub-6 5G and no mmWave. Unfortunately, there really isn't a way to fix the issue as it seems to be related to the service you are using, not the phone.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] liggerz87:
If in Wales good luck signal in UK is not that great stay away from O2 they are really bad in built up areas also might be worth changing phone from 5g to maybe pick up 4g instead or even 3g
[HTC U11 Life Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldEaterSC:
Hello!

I'm facing a very weird issue with my HTC U11 Life.

I've been using it for years with the same pattern and fingerprint, and out of the blue, my pattern appears as wrong while I haven't changed it.

It happened for the first time after restarting my phone (I switch it off pretty often though).

The fingerprint is recognised, but the pattern isn't.

I have no other option on the screen than the emergency call (no "forgot pattern"/enter password/pin/connect to my Google account), and the "find my phone" doesn't show anything ("Can't reach device"), even if it's connected to my home regular wifi.

Not sure it's relevant, but I tried to deactivate the pattern a month ago, as I'm using that phone only at home. But it sounds like it didn't go through.

After browsing forums for hours, I tried a few steps, all unsuccessful.

Using the ADB tools, when I enter the bootloader, I run “./fastboot reboot bootloader”, after which I see the device show up in “./fastboot devices”. Then I try to run “./fastboot boot twrp.img” for the HTC U11 Life, at which point I see a “Device corrupt, cannot be trusted” message. So I seemingly can't progress without flashing my phone, which I don't want to do.

I should probably also mention that I have another phone (Google Pixel 6), and I tried to put my home as a "Trusted place" for my Google account, but it unfortunately didn't change anything.

I saw the hard reset option but I can't afford losing any data on that phone, and I believe there is a solution given the fact that I can provide the right fingerprint and any password, if they're requested.

I hope your fabulous community can be of any help.

Thank you very much!
[HTC U11 Life Guides, News, & Discussion] blackhawk:
Take it to a data recovery specialist if you really need the data. They might be able to recover it.

Either a hardware failure or possibly malware, or a Single Event Upset.

Always redundantly backup critical data. Avoid encryption if possible. Use an SD card as the data drive if you have that option.
[HTC U11 Life Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldEaterSC:
Hey Blackhawk!

Thanks a lot for this super quick answer, I really appreciate it 😊

I should admit I have a hard time believing a malware attack, given that I was barely using Internet on this phone. So that indeed must be a hardware failure or a Single Event Upset. Go figure!

That's a pity that there is no solution to that, especially that my fingerprint works, which is super frustrating. Anyway, too bad, I guess I'll factory reset as it's my only option.

Have a great weekend!
[HTC U11 Life Guides, News, & Discussion] ccaye:
seems theres no way to fix this
[HTC U11 Life Guides, News, & Discussion] blackhawk:
There is. A factory reset. The data partition was somehow corrupted. If it reoccures then either the firmware has been corrupted or there's a hardware failure.

Anytime you set a password for device access, you are the one most likely to get locked out. It may be through no fault of your own however had no lock had been set you have a higher probability of retaining access.

NEVER set passwords for backup drives. Always keep backup drives isolated from everything unless in use.
[Networking] kapnobatai:
hey guys i got a softbank x02ht it was a gift put a tmobile sim in it worked it was unlocked i try to connect to my wifi and it gave me an error that says, The romote party has ended this connection:confused: then it asked me for the web key i put it in it connected then i went to internet explorer try to load up a page and it gave me another ERROR that said, The page cannot be displayed or downloaded because the connection was lost .check the connection and try again later . can anyone help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZefonDecker376:
"APKEDITOR PRO" none of these apps seem to work. Any advice?

I'm a front-end dev, whose out of my depth with Dex, Java, Smali coding. I need advice for someone EXPERIENCED in APK modification. None of the "APKEDITOR PRO" apps work, as described.

PLEASE HELP!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kikfox:
For anroid resources (especially for obfuscated resources ) check this powerful tool

https://github.com/REAndroid/APKEditor

* Compile decompile apk

* Merge split apk / xapk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZefonDecker376:
Thanks.Im on it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZefonDecker376:
OK; THAT link is broken 💔!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZefonDecker376:
Thanks for responding.

UNFORTUNATELY your url is corrupted.

I get nothing but 404's.

I WOULD like to see what you're talking about though. Especially if the source is GitHub.

I've been trolling the internet for NON-MALWARE-infected updates to that official app for several days now.

It seems to be a very Popular totem to attach diseases to.

My Telegram tag is: {Mod edit}

LatR ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZefonDecker376:
My problem ISN'T with code that's obfuscated; rather, it's that I'm at a remote location, away from real computers. I'm forced to use Android smartphones for the time being. And, with VERY LIMITED EVERYTHING (!), finding a mobile-friendly tool to convert my classes.dex files to*.jar, so the source code can actually get edited and signed.

For this, the best I've been able to find was a recent "APKEDITOR ULTRA" v.2.0.1

I WILL NOT PARSE the patch I tried to replace the stock file with.

I used both the "Disassembler" app and a Java IDE, Seperatly--which clearly doesn't work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oswald Boelcke:
I cannot confirm that the link https://github.com/REAndroid/APKEditor is broken. Just successfully tried the link, also went to releases and was able to download.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kikfox:
Thank you !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] djcaptpln880:
Greetings

My note 8 (model SM-950W ) started boot looping after a new battery and/or a slight screen crack

I can still get into recovery mode and download mode

However there is FRP Lock and I cannot boot to disable it

I tried using ODIN in various ways to flash other files but it always said the process failed.

I tried following a tutorial on here:

and i points me to download a file hosted on Mediafire that does NO LONGER exist. THe file is found here: https://pangu.in/download-firmware-note8-note7-note5-note4-note3-note2/ and the file is N950WVLU1AQI5_N950WOYV1AQI5_XAC_7.1.1_4file.zip

It no longer exists.

Can someone assist me in trying to find substitute file/process to get my phone working again BUT this time with TWRP and a custom rom or stock rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] djcaptpln880:
got it working FINALLY! After 2 years of trying once in a while

I had to reflash it with factory stock image with Odin

The solutions were found here

(COLLECTION) STOCK / FULL ROM FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 (SM-N950) - addROM

(COLLECTION) STOCK ROM (FULL 5 FILE) FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 “Full Firmware” is firmware 4 file or 5 file (BL_ , AP_ , CP_ , CSC_ , EFS_ ,…), sometimes is a single file (All_…) and include the standard PIT files. When you flash “Full Firmware” & PIT files, all devices partitions will be...

addrom.com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] djcaptpln880:
now my problem got worse and I cant charge the phone and there's a connector that broke. Must brick this phone now! Shoot!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spoofit1:
So I have a few fire sticks from tank Sheldon Sloan etc and all of them after a few weeks the firetv remotes stop working even after replacing the batteries the fire stick says it is not connected to the remote and the remotes still control the tv volumes just fine. has anyone encountered this or is it something I did wrong with rooting the devices?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Nadjmestaifi:
Hello guys i have Poco F3 and using Eliterom 13.0.9 Stable i have a weird problem

The problem is when I'm talking by a call or recording voice texts the phone uses the 2nd mic (the one who's located up the earpiece) always for recording ( my voice sounds terrible ) i mean like why the phone dosent use the 1st microphone down next to charging port ! Is there any fix for that?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Did you start from a clean install or dirty flash, was everything working ok before switching, you could try contacting the DEV, i assume that you have the latest MIUI hardware firmware installed.

I have found that when things start playing up, starting from an almost stock Miui rom and then installing customs rom fixes most issues, you could try my post on the Amazing Evo-XV7.3 thread

https://xdaforums.com/t/a13-evolution-x-for-poco-f3-mi-11x-alioth-official.4483449/post-87419697

I hope you sort it.
[Introductions] GarlandKey:
👋 Hey there,

I'm a long-time lurker who decided to start an account today because I'm tired of the Verizon locked bootloader crap.

Anyway, I'm a full stack software engineer and have been tinkering with my phones for years and years. I figure it's time I contribute to the community that has helped me so much in bringing new life to my older devices throughout the years.

Best,

Garland
[Google Pixel 7] Mat444:
Hello,

Is there a 3rd-party app that support SMB protocol and properly integrates with the default Google files explorer?

Typically, I'd like to see a shortcut under 'other storage', just like with Google Drive and the DS Files app. see screenshot below:

View attachment 5785427

Thank you :) !
[Google Pixel 7] nicorvienne:
Hi Dude,

try that powerful explorer (SMB, FTP,...), also you can integrate GDrive, MEGA,... and many more features!

[APP][2.2+] MiXplorer v6.x Released (fully-featured file manager)

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[Google Pixel 7] Mat444:
Thank you, will try today
[OPPO Reno8 Pro (Global/ Reno 8 Pro+ China)] martink3984:
Hi all

Looking for some help please

I have just upgraded my phone from the Reno4 pro 5G to the Reno8 Pro 5G

I have always used my 2 Huawei Gt watches with Reno4

Huawei Gt2

Huawei Gt2 Pro

Now I have upgraded my phone to the Reno8 8 cannot install the Huawei Heath App

Can anyone shed some light on this please

Or is it it just that they are not compatible

All help appreciated

Thank you
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] Usama Rajpooy:
Can somebody please tell me how to root xperia 1 sov 40 unable to unlock bootloader bootloader statues (no) can someone plzz help me with that android 11 running
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] WOLF33B:
There no way. Your phone already told you so. Ubl no. There a reason why it below/under "rooting status". Back in the day there a "questionable" pay services but from what i see it either dead/sold out. Or just scam.
[OnePlus 9] jazzgott:
Hello guys, I have just reset the damn thing to factory defaults after Google wallet stopped working in Android 13. After the phone rebooted it only sees one sim.

Wow, OnePlus.

Wow.
[OnePlus 9] ChahidHamza:
same here. any solution ?
[OnePlus 9] HectorL22:
The same thing just happened to me yesterday, did you find a solution? I have a OnePlus 9 LE2110
[OnePlus 9] Daniha:
If you guy's provide me whole details about Your device Then I'll surely fix it for you

For quick Response findout my tg in my posts And contact me.
[OnePlus 9] ChahidHamza:
I fixed the problem by rolling back to OOS12
[OnePlus 9] selimo21:
I have le 2115 and I have 2 sim cards and 2 sim slots as hardware, but the software does not see sim2 please can you help me
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] Savonarolo:
I've followed the install instructions, but adb is stuck on 47% and phone on "Patching vendor image unconditionaly...". I've waited around 30 minutes and nothing happens.
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] wenyendev:
Hi,

try

1. entering "fastboot mode"

2. in adb

fastboot erase vendor
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata

It is

also

possible that your recovery is not compatible with LineageOS 18.1.

If it is the case, try flashing

- the recovery recommended by the developer of LineageOS 18.1 or

- the official recovery for your phone, twrp or orangefox.
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] Arealhooman:
Does anything happen when you hit the “enter” key?
[Amazon Echo] Robotica72:
Appdownloader became unavailable yesterday morning - if you try to install it the icon doesnt say GET - it just says unavailable. Any other workarounds for adb?
[Amazon Echo] mujuli:
Hi

May the wifi ftp app could work or the other Downloader App but both are not for free or do it like in Guide2
[Amazon Echo] Robotica72:
I used the WiFi Transfer app in the store - then you can use the built in File Manager thats on the Show to install the APK's - Since they removed Downloader, this way is the second way to do it - and a little tougher to disable without a firmware update, assuming they remove the built in File Manager to install apps.
[Amazon Echo] HypnoticGuy:
So, I am really new at this for the Show 15, but I am learning.

The wifi transfer app worked to get my apk on the show 15 and I used Total Commander to move it to the Downloads folder.

When I install it though it doesn't show up, as if it didn't install.

I don't remember what other app I used to try to install it, but at some point I got a message saying that I didn't have permission to install apps from unknown sources.

What am I doing wrong?
[Amazon Echo] Robotica72:
You need to use an app that is a trusted installer - the original method worked since Downloader has this, but all the other file managers do not. So, using Total Commander and go to system apps (scroll down a bit on the left side) - Open system apps and then on the right hand side, scroll down to File Manager (it may just say file). Then Click the virtual remote enter button and hold it for a bit, after about 2 seconds the upper right hand corner will show a new icon, it will be the first icon in the 4 icons in the upper right. Using the remote clik the new click and it will open up the File Manager - Install from there :)
[Amazon Echo] HypnoticGuy:
Thanks so much for working with me on this.

When I open Total Commander there is a list on the left.

The last one is - Installed apps

In that folder there is a File Explorer 1.681A and one that I think I downloaded - File Explorer for Fire Tablets & TV (File Manager App) 1.0

Using my Fire TV remote and holding down the ENTER button a menu pops up:

Launch app(main function)

Copy via bluetooth

Delete

Properties

Copy to clipboard

Sent to

Open with...

What am I doping wrong?
[Amazon Echo] Robotica72:
No Problem - this is the part you need - Use TV File Manager - That has the systems app option, its the in the play store...

It will have the system files on the left
[Amazon Echo] HypnoticGuy:
With TV File manager I get "For your security your tablet is not allowed to install unknown apps from this source". There is a "settings" that shows up with the message, but when I click that it just goes back to the TV File Manager screen. Ugh

Any other suggestions?
[Amazon Echo] HypnoticGuy:
Oh wait. Still trying something.
[Amazon Echo] HypnoticGuy:
So, when I go to "System Apps" in TV File manager, then "Files" it

I got it!! Thank you soooo much!

You're my hero! This is great!
[Amazon Echo] Robotica72:
Excellent - Glad you got it working... I ordered another one since this works, hoping it gets here quickly before Amazon figures this one out and disables it in some update. I think it would require an entire system update to disable since its a system app.
[Amazon Echo] Sph1nxXx:
Hi,

I've try to install something since Downloader is KO but.... how what dit you (@HypnoticGuy ) do to install it ?
[Amazon Echo] esalomo:
tried installing the same way but there is a new message "unable to install apps from unknown source".

Is there any way around this? seems like Amazon blocked it all.

need to know before sending it back as it is useless for me if I cannot side load anything on this...
[Amazon Echo] Robotica72:
When do you get the error that you cant install apps from an unknown source? I can still sideload apps using the built in, system file manager, but I havent updated since it worked (assuming Amazon did updates)
[Amazon Echo] Rasta4Jah:
Amazon updated and removed the built in file manager so you can no longer install APKs by opening them with it. I’m not sure what to do now and may just return mine until this gets sorted out. Wish I could downgrade the OS, but it seems unlikely
[Amazon Echo] sportfreund:
adb sideloading may be one idea, but enabling developer options does not show adb debugging menu anymore.
[Amazon Echo] unreality81:
Hello everyone,

I got an Echo Show 15 as a gift for Christmas and then brought it to the software version at the time. So Firetv was on it but I didn't do anything else and since I still haven't tackled the wall mounting with cabling, it hasn't been switched on since then.

My question would be: Is there a way to block it so that I can install the kiosk browser or will it still force the update on me?

I have Pi Hole but have no idea what to set there!

Of course, I don't dare to put the device into operation now either 😉

does anyone know?
[Amazon Echo] dj.shauny.g:
Is this method still working?
[Amazon Echo] mj711:
It doesn't because you can't open the built in file explorer anymore.
[Amazon Echo] thrashman69:
I accidentally factory reset my show 15 somehow (DOH) I guess no more Kodi or I P T V for me 😔
[Amazon Echo] pakonat:
And any way to connect the echo show with ADB?

I tried to enable developer tools, but no option...
[Amazon Echo] Pier32:
Are there no other methods now?

taotlus laubcher no longer has the download folder
[Amazon Echo] esalomo:
looking at this too now as the echo show 15 device looks as a very attractive big touch screen for my smart home but I cannot find any way to modify the OS to install Android custom ROM - anyone has any idea or this is a dead horse now that Amazon is also moving to its own VEGA OS ?