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[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] MarcinD2593:
Hello Kindly !

I would like to ask if Dear Forum Users , do You know when the update to UI 5.1 will appear ... for our Flip 4 ?

I read somewhere , that it has already appeared in India ... so maybe it will "come" to us soon ?

Best Regards - Marcin .
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] Matterhorn:
I read that UI 5.1 along with the Feb 2023 update should be coming soon for the Flip4.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] MarcinD2593:
... Ok! ... so we wait patiently .

Today I read that also this year there will be an update to Android 14 and UI 6.0 .

However , I think we will buy FLIP 5 sooner ... with these systems already installed .
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] MarcinD2593:
Hello Kindly !

Just updated to UI 5.1.

I'm downloading ! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] mminoss:
Hello, update arrived in France but there are not all features... As the photo clipping function (present in all S23s). Is this normal?

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[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] mt2020:
Yahoo! TMobile USA released it. Downloading now...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] Matterhorn:
I just updated too. It seems faster now.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] mt2020:
Interesting. It does feel snappier. Not seeing bad battery as some on other devices have reported, but personally I feel these reports are due to people using phone more to play with new features.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4] MarcinD2593:
I think that's a valid point .

Personally , I haven't noticed faster battery drain .

I even have the impression that it is a bit better and the phone works faster .

Turns on noticeably faster .

Of course , these are my subjective feelings .
[General Topics] chris247:
You guys using PocketPCs, are you using Vista 64bit or 32bit ?

I am going to buy a new laptop, and also I would appreciate being able to have some RAM to run some virtual machines with VMware (with 64bit I can have more that 4MB RAM), but I am also very concerned about using my PocketPC together with Vista 64bit.

Have you had problems when using your PocketPC with Vista 64bits ? Are there any sync problems on 64bits ?

Have you had problems with the PC part of a PocketPC software when using Vista 64bits ?

Chris
[General Topics] KMFM$:
I'm running Vista Business x64 with an AT&T Tilt, and I have had no problems. Some people have had issues, though I think for the most part everything should work OK.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] s12363:
Hi to all! I just received my Galaxy s23 Ultra.

In my Galaxy S21 Ultra I had set up different notification sounds for each of a number of my apps but I noticed that I'm not given this option with S23 Ultra??

Help anybody? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] s12363:
Please disregard guys. I found this is done through "Notification Categories".

Sorry for the goofy question.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mandarhtc:
Hi,

How you do that?

Pls explain

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kin201303:
I open a notification folder and add songs to customize notification sounds.

I open a Notifications folder and add songs to customize notification sounds.

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[LG Wing Questions & Answers] freedompals:
is the anyway to download more themes for verizon version?

without launcher....I need default theme app
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] amirage:
Comrades, can you please share what bloatwares to remove from this device? It seems the OS is bloated to 60GB!! It should be fun burning the garbage bloatware via debugging.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Klaudas:
Search XDA for thread called "Samsung Galaxy One UI - Optimization Guide". You will find your answers there.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
I managed to safely remove some bloatware, thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] @home:
Does the S23 Ultra have all the Facebook rubbish running in the background that needs removing?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] chetly968:
Do you guys use an app to get rid of bloat or just adb it?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hallo dare:
https://xdaforums.com/t/tool-adb-appcontrol-1-7-9-ultimate-app-manager-debloat-tool-tweaks.4147837/
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] peter7:
So I tried every ROM and they really differ.

BUT

right know I do want to see the touch_hd_keyboard working - I installed the net3.5 but even than it didn`t work !

How about you ?

I`m using at the moment the german slim rom
[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] thelucius:
Download

I am looking for the HTC Touch HD keyboard for download too, but I can't find in anywhere. The link from norti is not working. Anyone has that file left (touch_hd_keyboard.zip)? Any prerequisites for it?
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] Stevenson23:
As the title says, I erased IMEI last summer, and been waiting for fix since then. The only problem is that my battery drains because its missing.
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] shahid1214:
Latest Octopus Tool have added support to recover the IMEI of Lg V60 and you can go to repairing shop who have these paid tools. It will cost you around 30-50 USD and I believe you will get back your IMEI.
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] k.syedhussain:
do u have imei no

your IMEI will never get erased in the efs folder on modern android devices. if you know your IMEI no you quickly fix it through FTM
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] Stevenson23:
yes, i have IMEI number written on my box, link me please a guide to do it.
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] k.syedhussain:
which version of firmware your using

DM me

I can try to fix it.
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] baba2012:
I have also lg v60 with no imei

Can you fix it .
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] Surgemanxx:
You can't repair the IMEI through the FTM partition for the AT&T variant.Believe me,I have tried countless hours and it doesn't work!Octopus Box is supposed to have a working method,but I haven't seen any proof as of yet!There is a so called working fix for the T-mobile variant,but never tried it.
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] k.syedhussain:
In gsm hosting forum some people's complaining no network even after writing imei through octopus

I think flashing gsi and custom rom making some problem efs folder
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] Surgemanxx:
Yes,I think Houtoo was having the same issues and he was doing it without the box with Korean firmware.I did find a T-Mobile IMEI repair,but you have to roll it back to A10 and re-write the partitions.I have it saved,but no T-Mobile variant to try it on.I have a USC V60 which is crossflashed with AT&T firmware I guess I could try it on?!?The USC and the T-Mobile version is basically the same phone firmware and hardware wise.

That's a good possibility!I'm in the states,and we currently can't use any custom roms because of the IMS settings from the carriers at the moment.AT&T is the worst!They went through their little 3g sunset b.s. and wiped out a bunch of unlocked,and non-AT&T sold devices so they can't use VoLTE.
[LG V60 ThinQ Questions & Answers] triassiccc:
imei 16:50

youtube.com/watch?v=Zmarcbh9I7o&list=PLUiQAVMnXmx9BwvhZTg2OLZ-yggnHp8Tk&index=3

sn number 18:00

must ea firmware

youtube.com/watch?v=FGCKX_GSViU&list=PLUiQAVMnXmx9BwvhZTg2OLZ-yggnHp8Tk&index=2
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] enael:
Bonjour, je voudrais savoir si un projet Lineageos à été ouvert pour le motorola moto E32 pour installer android 13.

Mod translation: Hello, I would like to know if a Lineageos project has been opened for the motorola moto E32 to install android 13.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Greetings, and welcome to XDA. As a friendly remider, we ask all members to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay on XDA.

-Regards: Badger50
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] enael:
Hello, I would like to know if a Lineageos project has been opened for the motorola moto E32 to install android 13 or 14
[Samsung Galaxy A52 5G] behnam94:
sometimes my screen is not responding at all when i receive a phone call and the only thing i can do is reset the phone using side keys to solve the problem , anybody having the same issue ? anyone know what is rootcause or the solution ? (MY SCREEN HAVE NO PROBLEM ON ANY OTHER APPS OR FUNCTIONS ) ***SM-A528B/DS , android13***
[Google Pixel Watch] hanschke:
https://support.google.com/googlepi...google-pixel-watch-update-february-2023?hl=en I dont get it until now. Updates checked but no download.
[Google Pixel Watch] ystokar:
did you try multiple tapping on the android version? this forces update (when charging)
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
As is with this and future rollouts of updates, it’s rolling out in a phased manner and should reach all the Pixel Watch units in a couple of weeks.
[Google Pixel Watch] hanschke:
Build number typing dont work
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
What is build number typing or did you mean build number tapping?
[Google Pixel Watch] hanschke:
tapping on the android version
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
Assuming that you've already tried to manually force a system update by heading to 'Settings' and then 'System Updates'. If not, try this first.

If you see a message appear that your device is up to date even though you know a new update should be rolling out, follow the steps below.

1. Go to 'Settings' on your Pixel Watch - you can do this from the Quick Settings menu.

2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings list and choose 'System'.

3. Select 'System Updates'.

4. If you see that no update is ready to download, begin tapping the small watch icon at the top of the screen for roughly 30-60 seconds.

5. Eventually, this should work and not will work to force an update and, if you're running below 50% battery, it should pop up and prompt you to place your Pixel Watch on a charger.

There is no guarantee that this method is bona fide to work every time.
[Google Pixel Watch] hanschke:
Work fine 😄
[Google Pixel Watch] karmoussa:
Thanks bro.... Incredible tap 30 /60 sec on the icone watch... 🤣 🙏
[Google Pixel Watch] OneModesty:
it doesn't work
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
Post #2 sums it up considering that it worked for me as of this writing for the February 2024 update. It's important to note, that your watch must remain on the charger while performing numerous taps.
[Google Pixel Watch] OneModesty:
Yes,I connected to the charger and charged to 80%.However, It still cannot receive the update.
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
You were not suppose to wait until it charges to a certain percentage, but rather tap the Android version in rapid succession while the watch is on the charger
[Google Pixel Watch] OneModesty:
Tap the Android Version? Not the watch icon in the update page?
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
Some people said tapping the little watch icon with the checkmark at the top forced the update for them, so try that too.
[Google Pixel Watch] OneModesty:
Tried both, neither of them work : (
[Google Pixel Watch] Peelp5090:
Same
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
Try tapping several times in the aformentioned area(s) while the watch is on the charger without stopping until the prompt appears. In some cases, press and hold for 2 seconds in between the rapid succession of taps in the sames areas might wake it up.

Your watch might need to be connected to a Wifi network.
[Google Pixel Watch] OneModesty:
My watch is LTE version and not activited the eSIM. Is the update cheking related to the eSIM activition
[Google Pixel Watch] OneModesty:
However, I tried several kinds of collocations. It still doesn't work.
[Google Pixel Watch] rodken:
The update check is related to an internet connection.
[Google Pixel Watch] FONE123:
After updating the Pixel Watch 2 screen blur I don't know why I already asked my vendor about it. https://fonepro.pk/
[Huawei Watch] snoopndh:
Hello

I know this question has probably come up before.

I hope you can help me.

I bought a Huawei Watch GLL-AL04. She was cheap. Unfortunately, there is a DEMO mode running.

I hope you can help me to remove this.

I've already done a reset, it didn't help.

I have not yet contacted Huawei Service to see if they can help me.

many thanks for reply

snoopndh
[Huawei Watch] koutsork:
I have the same question also.

Is there a way to get rid of Demo software?

Is there a way to flash a new firmware?

GLL-AL01 device

Thanks in advance all readers
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] chiaki_ai:
First my Universal had sometimes no more GSM activated, 1-2 months later i had the Error at the Bootloader Screen "NO GSM" or earlier a 00.00.00 Radio ROM Version. When i reboot, it was ok (sometimes, not always)?

I had Radio ROM 1.17 and 11.18.

Had anyone any ideas, how to repair it or something?
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
I was inside a shopping mall yesterday for a few hours. One of the shops/ store is an outlet of a well known electronics retail chain. I have purchased something there several months/ years back. I was inside this store yesterday too, but only briefly. I did NOT buy anything there yesterday.

When I returned home, I received an SMS from this Store thanking me for my visit.

How did this store's system know I was there?

Points to note:

1. I didn't make any transaction there yesterday.

2. I don't (never) connect my phone WiFi to outside networks. More importantly, my phone WiFi was OFF throughout my visit at the mall.

This is pretty creepy.
[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
@TheMystic Pending on your settings, tracking via Bluetooth is also possible. And even if Wifi and/or Bluetooth are disabled, if you have the below shown settings enabled tracking is possible.

Spoiler content hidden.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Both of those were OFF.

Bluetooth was ON and connected to my watch. But I never connected my phone Bluetooth to any device in that Store.
[General Questions and Answers] s3axel:
Scary indeed... do you have any app related to this retail chain installed and does this have location access ? How about Google location services ?

Else I'd also opt for some BT/Wifi-device tracking as indicated by @Oswald Boelcke ...
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
No, i don't have any related app on my phone.

Location was ON though.

Or was it my Watch WiFi (that wasn't explicitly OFF) that gave it away?
[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
Maybe this article contains an explanation?

Google can still use Bluetooth to track your Android phone when Bluetooth is turned off

Google is disregarding the privacy settings of millions of Android phones.

qz.com
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Thank you for this link.

This sort of tracking is indeed an invasion of privacy, and I'm pretty sure most users are unaware of this, and will never consent to such accurate tracking of their whereabouts.

This store in question may have installed Bluetooth tracking beacons to track their customers. Google is providing them with the required information so they can advertise their products in a timely manner. This is part of Google's ad business.

I guess that if I spent sometime in the TV section, I can expect to see TV ads on my Google feed and elsewhere. Google has successfully tracked not only the store where i was, but right down to the section where I spent time, and for how long. This information is linked to my Google account, and hence I see related ads in various places.

Now here is the scary part:

How did the store link my device with my phone number? This is unacceptable invasion of privacy.

I have purchased from this Store several months back, and i have given my phone number to them at the time of transaction. But how did they link my phone (Bluetooth information) with my number?

On my Google account, I have set my phone number to be used only for account security purposes. If I'm locked out of my account for any reason, I can use my phone number to receive login OTP to get back into my account. I never consented to Google using my number for any marketing purposes.

Then how did the store successfully identify my presence there and then use it send me a SMS message?

Clearly, the information collected is far from being anonymous for providing any services useful for the user (such as Maps), and Google is guilty of sharing very personal information with 3rd parties and allowing them to track individuals' whereabouts. NOT ACCEPTABLE!
[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
It looks to me Google does even more! Some more reading:

https://media.kuketz.de/blog/microblog/Harmless-Science-Project_Oracle_Dec2022.pdf
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
This is well summarised:

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I thinks things have gone too far. It is high time that regulators all over the world put a stop on this. A private corporation has no business tracking individuals in this manner. Unless ofcourse, they are just a disguised front for the security agencies of a particular country.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
This is what I meant:

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Yes, i visited a Bookstore yesterday in the same mall. Today I see this notification on my phone.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Install AppWarden to get an idea what apps / who are tracking you.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
It is clear Google is responsible for this level of tracking. As demonstrated in the link shared by @Oswald Boelcke above, even turning OFF several settings doesn't stop Google from collecting information and tracking you accurately. The electronics store was huge, but the bookstore was only a fraction of its size. Yet Google knew accurately which store i was in and passed on the information to 3rd parties.

In my Google account settings, my phone number is to be used only for account security purposes, yet Google gave that away to 3rd parties. I don't think stores by themselves have any way to link my device with my phone number. They obtained that information from Google.

Going forward, they will start tracking you even when your phone is switched OFF. Apple has already started doing this.
[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
@TheMystic Gratefully, I've never made your experiences. But Google hasn't changed its "policies" just recently. They're the same already for many years and become refined every day.

Already many years ago, I decided to never use genuine, original Android (i.e. Google) but to go with costum ROM's, without any Google services but with microG due to the very few apps I use that need Google services, and to never have any Google application on my device. I check all my apps by the tool mentioned by @xXx yYy plus Exodus Privacy. Furthermore, I spoof ID's by XPrivacy Lua.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Unfortunately, I use Google apps heavily as they make life really easy. Google Photos is one service that I find extremely safe to store my camera roll, along with the convenience of accessing them from any device (iOS, Windows, macOS). I'm aware of the ability to host my own cloud server for this purpose, but unfortunately don't have the expertise to keep it safe for online access.

The technology has evolved to a point where too much data is being collected and used in many more ways than what is declared. I haven't experienced something like this earlier, so it shows how much more efficient these tools have become.

Earlier, if I do a manual search on Google for a product, I would see related ads on Amazon, Facebook and elsewhere. That was fine. But now things have evolved to a point where products are being recommended to me and 3rd party entities are able to contact me based on where I was, with so much accuracy that makes me uncomfortable.

There has to be a solution from authorities where large corporations (or any entity) cannot invade into people's privacy in this manner. They can't say I have the option to not use their products or services, such as not using the phone itself. Because that would make me uncompetitive, giving my peers and competitors an unfair advantage.

Apple is conveniently using CSAM as a legal excuse to scan people's private photos and videos. Next they will scan all documents, chats and emails for 'security' reasons or some lame excuse. Apple, Google and Microsoft are already doing this on some scale. It is only set to get worse from here, unless there is legal/ governmental intervention.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Wondering why not all people prevent Google tracking / spying you via Android's hosts file:

hosts file for blocking basically all Google connections

hosts file for blocking basically all Google connections - hosts

gist.github.com
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Requires root.

What about users who use Google Photos, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Keep, etc.?

Only YouTube has alternatives. More importantly, I don't think many users will be comfortable using modded apps for the above.

Is there a good alternative to Google Maps that doesn't rely on Google Play Services and Google Location services?

Turning OFF Bluetooth effectively means the smartwatch will only show time.
[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
I don't see how such an entity could send you a text message without first knowing your phone number. I assume you've made purchases there before, and gave them your phone number when you did so? Without having that store's app on your phone, I don't see how else they would know what your phone number is, and unless you've had that app on your phone before, I don't see how they could identify your device via BlueTooth. If you're an established customer there, it's a remote possibility that they use facial recognition software with their security cameras, although that's rather unlikely...

My point is, this doesn't really add up. While Google apps use your location data to provide targeted ads, they don't share your phone number with advertisers without your consent.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
I guess you haven't read through the comments.

I never installed the store's app. Facial recognition is a highly unlikely scenario in this case.

Even though I am a customer of that store and they have my phone number, how did they identify my presence there? I never connected my phone to anything in that store or even the mall.

I can't think of anything else except that Google violated my account settings and shared my phone number:
[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
I admit I skimmed

I know, that's why I said it was a distinctly remote possibility

Yeah, that's the mystery. I can see getting a text message after making a purchase - they have your phone number after all. Maybe it's some sort of social program with employees to recognize and reach out to repeat customers in an effort to build rapport?

It wouldn't be the first time.

Bottom line is...if there's nothing on your phone associated with the store, I don't think they identified you by means of your phone or your watch. Google does know you were in the general vicinity, but providing location data to third parties is a great way to get sued so I really don't think they're doing that...
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
I have been to this store a long time back (more than a year) and none of the employees there knew me, and vice versa. I barely interacted with anyone there this time. Spent just about 5 minutes and then walked out.

Bluetooth beacons may be present in that store that could identify me as 'someone who has been here before'. This is how Google can accurately pinpoint your location (precise location). As mentioned in post #10, I saw ads for books from Amazon the next day.

But I can't think of anything at the store level that could link this with my identity (phone number). So somewhere Google has knowingly or unknowingly given that information away.