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[General Topics] TheMystic:
Stylus was just one example of extra hardware (in this case being unique to the S22 Ultra series). I personally barely use it, but it is useful for a specific userbase and also for all users under specific circumstances.

Other examples would include superfast charging available in most Chinese brands (which unfortunately isn't being implemented in other phones; not sure if there are any patent issues), dedicated cooling technologies, IR Blaster, FM radio, etc.

Custom ROMs made for the device do support use of hardware available on the device in most cases.

That's probably the only other benefit. This is also why I bought a OnePlus phone. Except for the cameras, I think it would beat the Pixel in every other aspect. Clean software, fast charging, good features set, etc.

That's true. But I don't mind that because Samsung phone is my primary phone and I'll keep it completely stock.

That's true. When they launched the 1st Pixel phone, it had two unique advantages over competition: unlimited Google Photos storage in full resolution, and a camera system that was significantly superior to competition.

Now the Google Photos storage benefits has been withdrawn (I think it was only provided with the 1st Pixel device). And camera systems from competition in the same price category have become just as good, and those devices offer a much better value for the money as a package, all things considered.

Every time I think of buying a Pixel device, I really don't see anything of value other than the cameras. I will have to sacrifice/ compromise with a lot of useful features that are available with competition, and this keeps me away from getting them.

I think stock Android is overrated as Pixel devices don't offer any improvement in performance or battery life with their 'clean' software. What exactly did their 'clean' software achieve then?
[General Topics] Arealhooman:
The unlimited photos feature was not withdrawn, but it was made so you have unlimited storage saver, not original quality.
[General Topics] Arealhooman:
Clean software is made the way android was intended. Pixel has some features on top of stock android. I find their UI very nice and pretty, and it is easy to use. I also like that bullied into keeping it stock.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
Is unlimited storage (storage saver quality) still available for current Pixel devices?

Can you list some of those?

Except for GCam (original) and Google Recorder (with offline transcription), what other features make Pixel stand out above competition?

I have a Google One subscription (because I need additional cloud storage). This gives me some exclusive editing features in Google Photos. Are these features provided for free on Pixel devices?

As I mentioned earlier, the 'clean' nature of their software hasn't transformed into better performance or battery life for the user. The user essentially has to live without a lot of useful features such as scrolling screenshots, advanced screen recording, themes, Secure Folder (hardware based Knox) on Samsung devices, one-handed mode, Face Unlock (which finally arrived only on Pixel 7 series), App Lock in most Chinese brands, and above all a built-in firewall in brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, etc. There are other brand specific features that can be looked upon.

Pixel seems to be way behind when it comes to such useful features. iPhone users don't have an alternative if they want the highly limited iOS. But Android users have a plethora of choices and the Pixel phones are just no match when it comes to competition (except for the Camera system).

Just like iPhone users who have never used an Android phone in recent times, early adopters of Pixel who haven't experienced the other smartphone brands do not know what they are missing. They have fallen for the 'clean' software hype that hasn't made any meaningful difference to the user experience.
[General Topics] Arealhooman:
First question the anwser is yes kinda (I was wrong and it’s only pixel 3a-5). For second question, i found this new video
[General Topics] TheMystic:
The features mentioned in that video are not for everyone. A very small niche of users would find them useful or use them regularly.

So they are focussing on providing non-essential features and ignoring the essential ones that almost everyone would find useful.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] desparecido54:
I want to delete this application completely, I do it with code, but when the phone restarts, it comes back.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] iWisp360:
Make a little and ol' root, install something interesting like sd maid or package manager and say Goodbye, or with adb execute this command: adb shell pm uninstall com.samsung.android.game.gos and this: adb reboot. Note that you need to activate the usb debugging settings
[Asus Zenfone 9] venturesomekid:
So if the phone is locked, anyone without the password or proper authentication can turn on the phone then hold the power button and shut it down.

Other phones ask you to unlock the phone in order to do that so that unauthorized people can't mess with your phone.

Any help on how I can secure my device?

Thanks
[Asus Zenfone 9] Pouic:
It's very standard behaviour in Android phones, long press of the power button shows up the power menu with the usual "Power off" , "Reboot" and "Emergency" even if the phone is locked.

Double press the power button also usually open the default cam app (and anyone can take pics without even unlocking the phone)

If you want to disable this you can go to the settings and disable the long press power off option and the double press option

: Settings -> Advanced -> Smart Key : Disable double press and Disable press&hold

But be aware if you disable the press&hold option the only way to reboot the Zenfone 9 will be from Power icon located in the bottom right of the completely expanded notifications panel
[Asus Zenfone 9] Darkmasterhk:
Also if you hold power + vol down for 12s (short is screenshot) it will do a force reboot. There is a combination for almost all android phones to do this
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Mourad-:
Hello Community,

I'm using my Fire TV Stick 4k for streaming TV.

My problem is, that the TV App don't recognize the Y...e App for showing trailers.

I have downloaded the Y...e App via Amazon Store.

And I can use it without any issues.

Except the TV App. It says that I need the Y...e App for watching trailers.

The settings of that App is really kept tight.

So I can't say, if it's a App issue or from Fire TV Stick...

Is anybody out there, who can help?

Thanks a lot!

Edit:

Please, do not misunderstand me.

Everything goes fine. All Apps for itself goes well.

The TV App is fine, too. The only issue is that

this App doesn't recognize the existing Y...e App.

However, I think this is not an App issue, it seems to be

that somewhere on my Fire Stick is not OK.

Sorry, that's how I can explain, with my english 😔
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] yarmd:
Hey,

My friend gave me his Redmi 9A requesting to flash custom rom on it.

he said his uncle gave him the phone for free.

when I took it and was going to flash rom i saw that the bootloader was already unlocked which was very sus but i ignored it and continued i went ahead and flashed pbrb recovery,

and then flashed AwakenOS and Magisk 23.0 after rebooting to system the phone was hard bricked.

i went ahead and started flashing the latest firmware which is 12.5.7.0 GLOBAL using sp flash tool but it was stuck on DA so I searched it up on google and saw an reddit post saying flashing an chinese firmware would work so i downloaded it (it was 12.0.16) and tried flashing and it worked but when i went ahead and tried to boot it into fastboot it wasnt booting only the lcd was lit up and once i plug the cable out the device turns off so i tried flashing different roms but it didnt work and whenever i plugged the phone redmi logo shows up but its stuck there and once plug taken off it turns off now i dont know what to do please if anyone knows the solution let me know asap.

thanks.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Rares6567:
Try with this version of Sp Flash Tool with global firmware. For me 12.0.14 worked but u can try latest.
[Vivo X Fold] shimele:
Hi.

I just downloaded downgrader-setup.exe from vivo.

I got this screen to start download an older android version (now im on OriginOs 3)

Before im doing anything stupid, can i downgrade to that Origin OS 2? Is this will help me to unlock bootloader so i can root it?

Thank you
[Vivo X Fold] manee:
Yes, I did downgraded from Origin OS 3 to Origin OS 2 using the same tool. Please make sure you clear all caches and hard reset the phone.

Also, google translate is you best friend :)
[Vivo X Fold] shimele:
@manee can you share me the root steps that you used? Thank you!
[Vivo X Fold] manee:
Sorry I didn't do or root my phone. It just this tool I have used and google translate to translate chinese into english. For downgrading the phone to Android 12, there is no root required.

Thanks
[Vivo X Fold] Pervokur:
this tool will not downgrade your firmware to unlockable version

I have an idea. Maybe this tool just send normal fw without modified metada and things about downgrading are inside misc partition. Also most likely fw wil be copied to /data/vivo-updater which is reachable with uid1000 (system) through debuggable app com.vivo.vtool.

So maybe for dawngrade you just need

1. use official utility

2. stop

3. replace fw in /data/vivo-updater with fw with security patch from april
[Vivo X Fold] shimele:
i can try.

Questions:

1. Where i can find april or lower fw?

2. How can i do the uid1000 (system) through debuggable app? Any tutorial?

Thank you!
[Vivo X Fold] Pervokur:
https://sysupwrdl.vivo.com.cn/upgrade/official/officialFiles/PD2178_A_12.0.13.7.W10.V000L1-update-full_1650781178.zip

1650781178 - april 24 2022 build time

uid1000 https://xdaforums.com/t/vivo-x70-pro-bootloader-unlock-how-to-guide.4444989/post-87687815
[Vivo X Fold] evenshop:
Hello, can you please give me the link to the tool. Thanks a lot
[Vivo X Fold] loky73:
mi spieghi come hai fatto il downgrade?
[Fire TV General] luciferin:
There were reports last August that Netflix was rolling out framerate matching for the Firestick devices but I still don't have it on my original Firestick 4K. Does anyone have a device with the feature working who would be able to share a copy of the apk here? I want to try side-loaded the version of the app that supports it to see if it works. I've got 3 different Fire Stick 4k devices and none of them have it.

I tried chatting with Netflix to see if they could tell me if it's only supported on the Max devices or something, but I couldn't get anyone who understood what framerate matching is. I miss they days when they could escalate your question to a higher tier of support.
[Touch HD General] gervasius:
Hi,

does THD have light on touch keys (HOME, ANSWER KEY, HANG UP KEY...)??

to see them in the dark??

thank you
[Touch HD General] Wolfman017:
No...............
[Touch HD General] gervasius:
thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] marios096:
I have my S22 Ultra (Exynos) for more than half a year. After an update couple of months ago i have problem receiving calls.

Sometimes i receive them okay sometimes i get missed call messages after a while(sometimes some minutes sometimes after hours).

I found on a forum that is a signal problem and if i set the signal to 2G&3G only the problem is gone. But this is not a good solution.

Does anyone have the same problem with me and have a proper solution?(btw everyone in my home have the same provider and only i have this problem. I tried replacing my sim too)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] winoles:
with all the devices I have had, I have experienced it ocassionally, and I reached at the conclusion hat the carrier is always the culprit, as you mention, by switching to 2 or 3 G the problem is gone, my daughter has had the same issue with the iphones she loves to use, but worse indeed
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] marios096:
The issue is that only mine does that there are 4 other people in my house on the same carrier (one of those has the same phone as me). Why only mine do this? And only sometimes?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] winoles:
well, I have asked the same question, and, ofc, I don't know, it is really annoying…
[Alcatel 1 Questions & Answers] alpheux:
Bonjour tout le monde

En fait ,je suis nouveau dans le groupe.Je requiers votre aide svp.Je dispose d'un Alcatel 1v 2020 mt6762 ,que j'ai voulu déverrouillé le démarrage avec fastboot ,après j'ai flashé un TWRP recovery .Et depuis mon téléphone est bloqué au demarrage avec le logo alcatel et le message suivant:

votre appareil a été déverrouillé et n'est plus digne de confiance.Votre appareil va démarrer en 5 secondes.

Ça se remet en boucle .Impossible d'entrer en mode recovery ou autre.

Toute aide sera la bienvenue !

Moderator Translation

Hello everyone In fact, I am new to the group. I require your help please. I have an Alcatel 1v 2020 mt6762, which I wanted to unlock on boot with fastboot, after I flashed a TWRP recovery. And since my phone is stuck on boot with alcatel logo and the following message: Your device has been unlocked and is no longer trustworthy. Your device will boot in 5 seconds. It goes back to loop. Impossible to enter recovery mode or other. Any help will be welcome !
[Alcatel 1 Questions & Answers] Msi_laptop:
DO NOT USE PLATFORM TOOLS YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR PHONE AND PUTTING YOU IN LOOP BOOT.

I prefer to use Sp flash tool.

Follow my steps.

Step 1. Find sp flash tool on Google chrome and find driver of your phone download it on your PC

Step 2. Find same rom as your device firmware on google chrome and install it

Step 3. If your phone have removable battery if you don't then it's ok

Step 4. Open your sp flash tool then find scatter text from your firmware folder you download from chrome.

Step 5 you will see download only click that it will have options click for firmware upgrade it will say click that you can do download only.

Step 6. Then you will have download button click that the hold power volume up do that on your phone.

Step 7. Then it will be connected wait to finish flashing.

Step 8. Then when is done power up let phone to boot system ot will take long.

Step 9. Then when system done find settings then find device info find build number spam clicking it for 10 times you will unlock developer then find oem unlock it and usb debugging

Step 10. You gonna use again sp flash tool. Then download your twrp img then you're gonna see all green saying recovery boot system all that kinds you're gonna turn off all but don't turn off recovery. Then you click recovery go to right then click it. Then find two img and click ok use phone again do the same steps for 6 and 7. Then now you have to switch to only download on step 5 you need to put it only download do not put firmware upgrade.t

Step 11. Then let it flashing. Then when is done disconnect usb cable do simple trick hold power and volume up or volume down. There your twrp Is installed.

Reply if this useful

This my fix your issue

Reply for more info.
[Alcatel 1 Questions & Answers] Msi_laptop:
Which was you using flash tool.?
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaagz:
So recently, I sideloaded version 2.4.1 of subway surfers on my fossil gen 6 and it actually runs very good. But then when I swipe to the right the app closes, obviously.

Could someone please mod the apk (and make sure it still works) Or maybe show me how to mod it myself (with screenshots because im dumb.)

So yeah, please someone help me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAgicNumbers:
Hello everyone,dont know if its the right thread,

Does anyone know a call recording app for Android 12 on LG that can record both sides?

Every app that i tried on playstore records only my voice and the sound from receiver is not captured.ie relies only on the device's microphone to record what it hears in general,not the incoming audio.

In the past was way easier,every app worked,even on BT audio.now not even one.
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] moisthat:
My old phone is on 11.3.A10, unlocked and rooted.

I'd like to return this phone to bone stock. No need to keep any data.

In my research the process seems quite difficult and the boot images hard to find. Is an simple automated reset not possible?

What about sending it into oneplus?

Any help would be appreciated.
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Kabbutino:
Do you want to install oos 12.1?
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] moisthat:
I don't care which version of OOS is installed, if 12.1 makes life easier then sure!
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Kabbutino:
Ok, Now you do install on your PC mtk_client because to lock bootloader you do flash three partition
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] moisthat:
Following this guide? https://xdaforums.com/t/stock-full-rom-oxygenos_11-3_a-20-eu-dn2103-unbrick-guide.4366985/
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Kabbutino:
Yes, but First unistall root
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] moisthat:
I wish I knew how without bricking my phone. I dont have the stock version of the rom im using, or can I just flash any stock rom on top? I uninstalled Magisk, and multiple Root checking apps now say I am not rooted (or not properly rooted). I hope thats enough.

Are you sure I need to unroot before doing the guide?
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Kabbutino:
Yes, because you can't lock bootloader
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] moisthat:
Makes sense.

Followed the guide, and it worked great! Thanks for your help mate, really appreciate it.
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Kabbutino:
You're welcome
[Android Auto General] thekwijibo:
Recently I installed a double DIN Android 11 unit I picked up off Amazon. However, after a few days trying to get a feel for it, I’ll be returning it due to a laundry-list of reasons. Before attempting another model, I’d like to ask this community for their suggestions for a double DIN Android Auto Stereo.

Must-Have Features:

Physical volume knob. Physical "home" & "back" buttons are preferred, but not a deal-breaker.

Automatic screen dimming/brightening for ambient light levels.

Android Auto

Steering wheel control support

Backup Camera support

Budget: Up to $350 USD.
[Android Auto General] marchnz:
Android Auto Compatibility | Android

Android Auto works with hundreds of vehicles and aftermarket stereos. Check your compatibility here.

www.android.com

From the list of Google sanctioned stereos, what are you considering?

Or were you meaning generic chinese origin kanged android with unreliable pseudo/android auto.
[Android Auto General] thekwijibo:
Great list! I had no idea there was an official sanctioned list. Thanks for this. I had been swimming through all sorts of Chinese "android auto" clones, and getting frustrated with claimed compatibility which was totally bogus. I'll look into this list and see if I can isolate my selection a bit more.
[Realme 7 Pro Questions & Answers] destrojler:
Hi, I have a problem, I made a custom recovery and installed android 13, everything booted up fine, but after I wanted to go back to recovery mode, it start bootlooping and to get back to android I had to use command adb reboot. Does anyone know what I'm doing?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] nani666:
How to force Full screen apps on One UI 4.1 ❓ would like to force some apps like COD mobile to open full screen and ignore the Cutout..., any solution ❓
[General Accessories] Rodius82:
Guys please can someone help me i have a WANBO X1 PRO Android .... was working fine until i downloaded a firmware from this site https://wanbo.in/x1pro-firmware/ plugged in the drive hold 10 sec power finished update 100% rebooted but now i get no image at all ??? just black screen.... what can i do ... i attach my model... Nevermind fixed my contacting support and they send me this latest official firmware for Wanbo X1 Pro Androic 9

https://exmail.qq.com/cgi-bin/ftnEx...c2382996ad396&from=wedrive&t=exs_ftn_download

instructions

The projector is powered off, unplugged, then download the firmware on the computer, decompress and move the 5 files to the root directory of the U disk in the format FAT32, then plug it into the machine, and then connect the power supply, and the machine will automatically update

Note: You need to strictly follow the upgrade method to upgrade. The firmware type, firmware format, firmware content, or upgrade method cannot be changed. The five files need to be placed in the root directory of the U disk (the root directory is opened on this computer after the U disk is connected, and the root directory is after clicking the U disk to open). The format of the U disk must be FAT32 format (U disk connected to the computer, open this computer, find the icon of the U disk. Right-click and select Properties to view them). To upgrade, you need to power off the projector first, connect the U disk and then connect the power supply to operate
[General Accessories] Rodius82:
Nevermind fixed by contacting wanbo support and they send me this latest official firmware for Wanbo X1 Pro Android 9

https://exmail.qq.com/cgi-bin/ftnEx...c2382996ad396&from=wedrive&t=exs_ftn_download

instructions

The projector is powered off, unplugged, then download the firmware on the computer, decompress and move the 5 files to the root directory of the U disk in the format FAT32, then plug it into the machine, and then connect the power supply, and the machine will automatically update

Note: You need to strictly follow the upgrade method to upgrade. The firmware type, firmware format, firmware content, or upgrade method cannot be changed. The five files need to be placed in the root directory of the U disk (the root directory is opened on this computer after the U disk is connected, and the root directory is after clicking the U disk to open). The format of the U disk must be FAT32 format (U disk connected to the computer, open this computer, find the icon of the U disk. Right-click and select Properties to view them). To upgrade, you need to power off the projector first, connect the U disk and then connect the power supply to operate
[General Accessories] Kosten5555:
View attachment 5842401Comrades! We need your help! After the firmware - there is no picture as in this post! I tried this tailoring - it didn't help! I tried the firmware from the 4pda forum - it didn't help! I wrote to technical support - it didn't help! Does anyone have any proshiki? I am counting on you very much!
[General Accessories] dimmm78:
the same question as Kosten5555, technical support does not answer!!!
[General Accessories] ecchiwarf:
This is a file from my support, maybe it will help you?!

微盘
[General Accessories] dimmm78:
ecchiwarf !! Thanks, just after this file the projector does not work!!!
[General Accessories] Dimontris:
Hello, I have this projector for repair. The problem was that it turned on for 10 seconds and then turned off. I downloaded the firmware from the official website and installed it according to the instructions, but now it doesn't turn off, although there is no image. I want to try installing the firmware that the tech support sent me, but the file storage period has expired. If you have the file, can you please re-upload it to Google Drive or wherever is convenient
[General Accessories] RafaelPontoAndrade:
I have the same problem, the rom I got from google didn't work.
[General Accessories] RafaelPontoAndrade:
I managed to contact support and they sent me Android Stock Rom. It worked perfectly for me!

For those who want to try it, download it below:

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnWnirC6QRwb5P1TZLvrsZUFcNPodQ?e=D0TXpI
[General Accessories] Nenormalniy:
Thank you! I flashed this firmware. But I noticed a little problem with picture settings. When I changing the Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Gamma in settings - it isn't working, isn't changing the picture.

Can you check it, is it same for your projector? It looks like a firmware bug.
[General Accessories] RafaelPontoAndrade:
I recently sold my projector. I cannot help you in this case. 😥