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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] 3of12:
I have one last question. I'm told I can send it to a samsung service center, do you know if that's costly?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I don't know. The only time I did it, the tablet was still in warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] zfk110:
There are so many service online which you have to pay for FRP removal you can search on google for those, also on ebay they are service too for it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I have yet to see anyone report back at having succeeded with one of these services. There are plenty of ads for the services but how does anyone know which, if any, are legit?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kadster007:
I had exactly the same problem with a Galaxy A32 and was able to find a solution for the FRP.

Its for the A32 but it might work for you as well.

Basically, it uses the samsung account from another phone to restore apps to the hacked one.

Either or, hope it works or gives an idea for a solution.

I have spoken....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] terry_mccann:
That must be some of the most stupid and annoying background music ever....

But a nice party trick, so much is true, shoudl it work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] beerskill:
I think it is not easy to know which service is legit. Instead, I often consult with people who have used it more.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
If no one has ever reported successfully using one, how do you consult them? I have yet to see anyone on XDA report doing so.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
It definitely worked in the past....but years ago. From what I've read Android 9 was the last time any FRP worked.

Security is so much better now in new Android versions together with updated Google services checks that unless someone on the inside works at a carrier it's just not possible anymore
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I unlocked several in the past, but, as you said, Google finally got it tighten up to the point even the combo files no longer worked.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Dang forgot about combo files! Those were the days
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] SamDaaEpic:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

There is a application called Hargard FRP Hijacker. I used that multiple times on my tab to get my tab out of bootloops and stuff. There is a option to bypass FRP there also. Maybe you could give that a try.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] milktea.original:
Security is so tight that even legit users cannot enter anymore. Bought 20 tabs from a bailiff public sale (from a bankrupt company) .... FRP locked ... well ... good luck to find out thàt codes ... Google accounts disabled, screens locked with number locked ...

WTF I'm gonna do now

What people do not understand: thieves are the first to find the bypass, and legit users are the peanut.

Again an example of short sighted thinking.

A while ago my s8 was stolen, with 0,01 bitcoin on it.... Do you think it ever got turned back ... I saw the bitcoin was gone. So the thieves found a way ... The worst thing : police knew where it went until turned off.

So the whole security thing, although very well intended did not serve it's purpose because of REALITY.

The times I had to throw away (I'm a programmer) perfectly working devices because of peeps totally forgot , or died, or returned a locked device after being fired .... total cost far exceeded any gain by FRP.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I haven't tried it 'cause I don't have a locked device, but samfw.com claims to have an FRP unlock service for the A8. Have you tried it?
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[Realme C11 Questions & Answers] meeczie13:
Phone wont detect in my pc.. Im in recovery mode loop
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Emmanuelthebest:
Good morning! I bought a Google pixel 7 pro and while using the camera I see that I have the cameras in the back of the phone but when I take pictures I only get 12.5 megapixels instead of 50 megapixels. Could someone help me with this issue please. Thank you!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Dayuser:
It's not issue. That's how it works.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Emmanuelthebest:
But should it have 50 megapixels as it says in the specifications?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Raga621:
@Emmanuelthebest

This seems to be a known issue from the google forum. Google support says it captures at 50 MP but is saved at 12 MP".

Check this thread.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Dayuser:
No. 12.5MP is what it takes.

What is pixel binning, and what does it mean for your mobile photography?

AKA four teeny tiny pixels are pushed together to create a slightly larger teeny tiny pixel.

www.androidpolice.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Emmanuelthebest:
Thank you!

It is very weird that I bought a flagships that takes only 12.5 megapixels pictures when others take between 100 and 200 megapixels.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
No, no it doesnt, nowhere do Google say you get 50MP images or do they say it is a 50MP sensor (even though it is but pixel binned 50/4= 12.5), they rather confusingly say it has a 50MP wide lens which means bugger all, they might as well have said it has a frog for a lens because a lens certainly doesn't have a resolution.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
S23 ultra 200mp sensor defaults to 12.5mp by pixel binning 16 of the smallest pixels known to man in to 1 (although you do get the option to take 200mp whoppers)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] JohnTheFarm3r:
It's not an "ISSUE". lol

It's called "Pixel binning". Literally, the majority of the OEMs do it nowadays, not only Google.

What is pixel binning? Everything to know about this photographic technique

Pixel binning has been a fixture in smartphone photography for years now, but what is it and why is it so important? Find out here.

www.androidauthority.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] p51d007:
If 50, 100, 200 MP take "the best pictures", then how come 5,000 dollar and more D-SLR's pretty much

top out at 46 megapixels?

My d-slr "only" has 24 MP, but it takes photos better than any phone.

In most cases, where "more is better" comes into play is when you take a photo, save it, then zoom in.

You will retain a better photo per se, with more megapixels.

It's not the number of pixels, so to speak, as it is the SIZES of each sensor.

Also, the lens on the front has A LOT to do with it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] schmeggy929:
Because people think the more megapixels the better the photo.

A phone camera will never beat out a decent DSLR camera.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] otonieru:
Read first the article that been quoted to you, so you understand the concept and how our smartphone camera works (inc one from other brands). Else, you might sound like a troll.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
It is all marketing, Samsung would be better off using 12.5 million bigger pixels rather than 200 million tiny ones and then combining them with binning but 200 is a bigger number so it has to be better in most peoples minds.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] schmeggy929:
Can you explain why you want 100 or 200 megapixels?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] blackspp:
Bigger is better? No, not at all and given the right conditions the p7p creates outstanding images. You make them, Google creates them using there software and ai wiz.

What bothers me though is that also raw is binned 4x and therefore pretty pointless. From what I've seen there's not enough raw data in the image to make for excellent personal post-processing. But then again, the involved hardware is not extra special or anything so by a proper camera if you want the hassle of carrying a big bag with stuff.

Here's some testing results.

Google Pixel 7 Pro Camera test

From photo to video to bokeh, get to know everything about the latest Google pixel 7 pro camera from Dxomark’s comprehensive test results!

www.dxomark.com

Google Pixel 7 Pro review

The Pixel 6 Pro brought the major camera upgrades, the 7 Pro builds on them. For starters, the main camera is unchanged from last year's model. The...

www.gsmarena.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
If you are referring to what i said then you have totally missed the tone of my post :)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] blackspp:
I was definitely not responding to you and now I wonder what gave you that impression.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
Because in my post i said

200 is a bigger number so it has to be better

and you said

Bigger is better? No, not at all

I just was clarifying any confusion that was all, i didn't wish for my post to be misconstrued :)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] blackspp:
Than consider my post a confirmation of what you said!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
I think we are in agreement but just to be absolutely clear about this i was saying big pixel counts is marketing cobblers 😁
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jamescable:
So, the factory images, 2 February ones. 1 says for T-Mobile and T-Mobile mvnos the other is normal. The T-Mobile one, is it for T-Mobile users or if you bought it from T-Mobile? I have a unlocked non carrier 6 pro and use T-Mobile
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I believe only if bought from T-Mobile would you need to use the T-Mobile image. So in your case the default image should be good.
[General Questions and Answers] padsmcnulty:
Hi,

I've been searching the forum and reading a few posts but I still have some basic questions about converting my DVD's to play on touch HD. Apologies in advance if some seem a bit obvious but having never converted anything i'm sure what the best route is. OKay:

1: I've decoded some dvd's and copying them to my hard drive -i presume this is necessary for all dvd's?

2: I then have to convert them to 800x480 - which is the best software? SUPER looks confusing so haven't really used it much, and i downloaded a trial of iSofter which seemed a bit easier BUT which is the best software for a beginner? Something easy and obvious?

3: how long does it take? when I ran SUPER and iSofter it seemed to take 3/4 hours for 1 DVD. IS this normal? Or have do I have to change the settings and choose something to make it faster?

Once I've managed to copy over my first DVD I'm sure all the other posts about quality, resolutions, etc will make a lot more sense. Just want to try and watch one...

Cheers,

Paddy
[General Questions and Answers] jez83uk:
I always do it a little differently. I use AutoGK to back up my DVD's, which will back them up to CD sized, whilst still being watchable on my TV using my stand-alone divx player, (or the TV out from your graphics card). This typically takes 3-5 hours using my 2.3ghz athlon. If I then want to watch on my PDA, I use pocketdivxencoder, which takes about 20-40 mins to reduce it down.

Both these pieces of software are free, and are very easy to use.
[General Questions and Answers] tmnt.mikey:
My thoughts....

I myself use Handbrake to rip any DVD that I have to my PC and then use either AnyVideoConverter or Format Factory to convert the files to an acceptable AVI quality for all my family's mobile devices. All 3 programs are straightforward and easy to use. Below are links for you to find out for yourself.

HandBrake

Any-Video-Converter

Format Factory

Hope that helps!!

PS. And as for the time it takes to convert the videos, yes those times are about right, depending on you PC's CPU. The CPU is the single biggest factor when ripping and converting video, with memory coming in 2nd and hard drive space a close 3rd.
[General Questions and Answers] Just about right:
DVD Catalyst is the best and will do it all. What format, how good of quality and whatever else you can think of. It is user friendly out of the box/download and as you get use to the settings you can adjust them accordingly. Google it and give the trial a shot. I have use this software for years now and have yet to find anything as good.
[General Questions and Answers] stylez:
I use Magic DVD Ripper to convert DVD to AVI

To convert to .mp4 i use AONE FLV to AVI MPEG WMV 3GP MP4 iPod Converter it actually converts every format not just FLV very easy to use and good results.

All in all a very easy process :)
[General Questions and Answers] padsmcnulty:
Hi All,

Cheers for the replies - really useful. So the timing thing was right, and it looks like that new PC I need will have be bought sooner rather than later as the CPU, etc on current one is pretty slow.

Just one more thing - what setting you guys use? I have a Touch HD so I presume the screen should be set to 480x800, but I haven't a clue about rates, frames pre second, sound quality, etc. Some pointers would be brilliant. So is AVI good for smaller file sizes. The files just have to be good enough to watch on the train etc without to much flicker or jumping. Hopefully I'll be watching The Wire on the train soon!

Cheers (again)

PAddy
[General Questions and Answers] stylez:
If your going do display in widescreen so the device in sideways then the res will be 800x480 unless the media player automatically does this?

The frame rate want to be the same as original source you can find this by right clicking properties on the file and tab summary, the best format for mobile video is .mp4 as they hold the quality but are low in data, as the less data you have to pull @ a time off a memory card helps too.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] gundammk2:
Accidently updated Google play service (ver 23) and now no Google services can be used. Tried to delete Google play service and reinstall the old version but not working. Does anyone have the similar situation? How to recover the Google services? EMUI 12 by the way.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] dissidius:
did you have Google Account Manager (GAM) when you did the Install/Uninstall process?? If no you'll have to rollback if yes i can help
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] gundammk2:
Yes, I think so. Much appreciated!
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] dissidius:
Do you still have the Google Icon exactly as in the Screenshot attached?
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] gundammk2:
Yes, there is the Google Icon.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] dissidius:
I'll write to you in Private, check PMs eventually. Cheers
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] gundammk2:
Thank you so much.
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
Hello,

After flashing TWRP from advanced options (flash current TWRP) on Xiaomi 12X, Miui 14), it removes the magisk root. When I patch the boot image with magisk again, the root is back but stock recovery is restored. I tried the option to prevent TWRP being replaced by the stock recovery in the advanced options but it did not work. Is there any way to keep BOTH TWRP and root on this device? Thank you.
[Xiaomi 12X] NOSS8:
Have you tried with the REC version?

https://xdaforums.com/t/shared-recovery-psyche-twrp-by-skkk.4461461/post-88081701
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
Does not work, either.
[Xiaomi 12X] NOSS8:
Did you do it like this?

1/root

2/Twrp
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
How do I flash TWRP, i.e. what is the actual fastboot command? Also, does it matter which version of TWRP I should flash since there are quite a few of them?
[Xiaomi 12X] stw500:
In TWRP go to advanced. There you can choose to install TWRP directly.
[Xiaomi 12X] NOSS8:
Same method

https://xdaforums.com/t/shared-twrp-by-skkk.4479573/
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
The cmd fastboot flash recovery_ab twrp.img command fails. After booting to twrp using the fastboot boot twrp.img command and using the option flash current recovery upon rebooting system I'm back in twrp. The only way to get out of the bootloop is to flash magisk patched boot image to both partitions, which restores the stock recovery.
[Xiaomi 12X] NOSS8:
Do you use this rom.V14.0.1.0.TLDEUXM?

What Twrp have you tried (full name)?

Edit:

My bad,No rec version for this device.

After flashing the patched boot did you do that?

View attachment 5843407​
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
I used this one: [BOOT]3.7.0_12-Mi12X_v7.1_A13-psyche-skkk. I did use the direct install method with magisk. I also tried to install TWRP to recovery ramdisk - it apparently went okay but on rebooting to recovery I'm back to stock one. I also tried flashing orangefox but with the same result . Yes, I'm on the latest miui version.
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
I've finally worked it out. This is what I did:

1. I rebooted to fastboot

2. In adb I entered "fastboot boot name of the twrp.img

3. Once in twrp I flashed the recovery version of my rom (Miui 14) downloaded from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

4. I went to advanced options and used install recovery ramdisk

5. In advanced options again I entered "Use magisk to patch boot"

6. I rebooted the system: no bootloop and the root working perfectly.

It is crucial to install twrp first and only then patch the boot from twrp , not the other way round.
[Xiaomi 12X] Wojtek1971:
P.S.

In this procedure the twrp recovery is not overwritten by stock one.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Akash1338:
So i've recently found out about miuisr and eliterom and idk what to choose. Both look like very good roms but i can't decide. Is there anyone here that could give me some pros and cons of both roms? Or maybe an even better rom.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jefffrom:
I like Besto OS rom haven't tried the other 2 your taking about , you try them tell us good luck
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi the title of "Best ROM" is a bit vague,

there are threads already on XDA like:

https://xdaforums.com/t/is-there-any-rom-that-have-smart-charging-like-in-crdroid.4473925/

or my post:

https://xdaforums.com/t/best-custom-rom.4275947/post-88081505

You need to find the rom that best supports your needs, i am a Evo-X User,

its an amazing rom and suits my needs perfectly, other members also rave about crDROID.

I am a fan of Smart Charging, both Evo and crD have this feature.

I would suggest to read my post above before installing ANY roms that have little feedback or support,

also read the "BRICKED MY DEVICE/9008 EDL MODE" threads on here and choose your roms carefully.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] aziouazrayes:
all ROMs I have tried have a weird bug nobody talks about. Specific to TIKTOK. When I watch a video while using Bluetooth earphones (I have Anker Soundcore pi2), it's normal. When I go to the next video and then come back to the previous one, the audio is lower for some reason. Then I go to the next video again and go back again, the audio goes back to normal. If you repeat that, it keeps doing it. Audio normal, audio low, audio normal, audio low. Only on TikTok and only on Bluetooth earphones. It's annoying.

Only MIUI and ARROW OS don't have this problem.

Anyone else can check this?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Akash1338:
i want a rom with the best battery life possible but idk what to choose. im willing to try custom kernels and other stuff too
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Gurkut:
I Just test it now for you. My phone is Poco F3 8/256 And i'm using Crdroid 9.2 also my earphone is Soundpeats air 3 and i try with modded Tiktok and i don't see any problem wqith sound. i try it with 30-40 different video but sound level is same..
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] aziouazrayes:
Maybe CrDroid doesn't have this problem because they use their own kernel. Other ROMs that use NOKERNEL, IMMENSITY or NEXUS all have it.

I don't use CrDroid because it doesn't have "hey google" feature even after flashing GAPPS on it. It stays off for some reason.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Gurkut:
Ok google is working well. I just try with after lock screen
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] zaibra01@:
Soy nuevo en este foro. Tengo algunos problemas, ¿alguien puede resolverlos?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jefffrom:
Bestos. OS 13 2.0 Dev.23685 foogle it
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dchegini:
Dear Friends;

I've done HardSPL and installed Cooked ram (downloaded from XDA) several times, but recently I heared that by installing non-original ROMs the Guarantee will be invoked. It is easilly possible to back to original ROM but is it possible to back to original CID lock as well? I dont want loose the Guarantee....

I will be appreciated if the firends kindly help me.

Best Regards

Darius
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Anthony2oo5:
As far as I know you can go back to your original SPL, but dont quote me on it.

Wait for a better answer from someone more experienced.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] nblakqori:
at the same place where u got the hard spl, the author probably provided the stock spl for warranty purposes.

so what u need before u send it back to service is:

stock spl, stock rom, and stock radio (probably u remember which came with it).

any ways, just read the hard spl thread, and u have the answer.

don't do nothing without first reading what u are doing
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] felixa4:
easy!

hi, simply install an

ORIGINAL HTC

rom and it return with rom and original CID.

Bye, felix:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Neutron83:
AFAIK installing another rom also the HTC default ones are not giving back the CID when u unlocked it, if you wrote the CID down you can do it with the CID unlocker of OliNex there u can write in the CID u want to set.

The problem with stock SPL is dicussed many times ! a whole thread is there for that.

Greets

ps. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2324829&postcount=39
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] omaga:
Step by step guide is here post #39

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=400950&page=4
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dchegini:
Back to Original SPL

Dear Friend;

I've done all steps and successfully installed stock SPL 1.93.0000 but in bootloader v0x32 is mentioned while it seems it should be v0x30 (as smae as my friends' Diamonds), anybody knows how can I fix it?

Regards

Darius
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Sangie:
So I got a used Pixel 6 Pro today and trying to figure out how to get GrapheneOS on it. I tried the web installer in Chrome on both MacOS and Windows 11 and neither of them see the phone. For Windows 11, when I plug in the phone after booting into fastboot, it says the USB device has malfunctioned and in Device Manager, it reports Device Descriptor Request Failed. I tried downloading the usb driver but I can't apply them to the Unknown USB device. I've searched and tried various fixes such as rebooting, going into fastboot again, doing all OTAs then trying fastboot again, and nothing :< Please help if you can!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
Get the Google USB driver and boot into fastboot then uninstall driver and install it again

Here's some info

Install OEM USB drivers | Android Studio | Android Developers

Discover links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.

developer.android.com
[Vivo V15 Pro Questions & Answers] coldflame500:
On a Lockscreen, there's often a link for a page about the wallpaper that's currently active. I can read this page/article without unlocking. Last night, I clicked on this article and then saved it as favorite. But I can't find it anywhere. I thought it was Edge, my default browser, but it wasn't. It's not even the in-built browser. I have checked all the browsers.

After digging around, I found out the link for these pages about the wallpapers. It's this website: https://en-t.viewworth.online/. But there's no history of viewing this website on any of the browsers I have in my phone.

If I unlock my phone and view the recent apps, it shows "Lockscreen Poster Service." Which is a service for wallpapers. But how to view the favorites or history?

I desperately want to read that article that I saved last night.