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[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
Yeah, that's my conclusion as well.

Even with WiFi turned off, GMS is still able to use WiFi to determine coarse location, as I described above. There'd be no way for any device in the store to definitively identify your phone, so it does seem like the only possibility is something on your phone, ostensibly GMS, determined your presence in the store, and sent that information to the store's customer data side. Huge breach of privacy if you ask me, but this wouldn't be the first time Google has done such things. This is also just conjecture based on what we both know about Android, user data sharing, and targeted marketing, and is therefore just a guess...when a combination of the circumstances point to a likely cause, etc, etc. I'm not sure what could be done to find out for sure. Maybe use a mock location app to "put" yourself at the store location and see if it happens again? Record your results and contact the store although I have doubts they'd divulge what consumer data they get or how they use it.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Never done something like this. Since it is most likely Bluetooth that let the store know I was present, I don't think this will work.

Pretty sure the staff there would have no idea about it. This store is just an outlet of a huge retail chain, which is administered from elsewhere.
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
Gmaps always wants to run in the background at boot. I suspect it's using bt tracking now that you mention it. Just going package block it when not needed or maybe ditch it. Sick of it.

Also I always disable Google play Services unless needed. It's busier than a midget hooker.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
I can understand Google knows exactly where I am. I'm not sure if blocking Maps alone would help. I need Google Play Services for other apps too, so can't really disable it.

The question is do they also pass this information on to 3rd parties? How did this store know I was there?
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
Most apps that need Google play Services are trashware anyway including Playstore.

There's also AI facial recognition; any fixed cam can be used a smart cam network.

This pretty much sums it up.
[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
While I can appreciate the humor, please keep your language acceptable for the general public:
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Greetings,

My Mate 40 Pro received the January 2023 security patch update today morning. Interestingly, the update was available only via the My Huawei app, the Settings > System and updates > Software update did not show anything.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The February 2023 security update is here.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] kxra:
I just want HarmonyOS, version 3 is out but we never even got version 2
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The March 2023 security update has just arrived via My Huawei.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The April 2023 security update is here:

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The May 2023 security update has just arrived.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The June 2023 security update has arrived via the My Huawei app.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The July 2023 security update has arrived.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Shymmy:
Being enrolled in the Beta application, I have already received EMUI 13...
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
That's great. Unfortunately, I was not able to enroll, my device is not eligible for beta testing. My Huawei ID region is Hungary but the phone has United Arab Emirates (C185) firmware and not European (C432). The Beta app did not even allow me to log in. But I am not sad, I will be glad to receive the stable version.

Have you found any bugs so far?​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
The August 2023 security update has arrived via the My Huawei app.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] aSpirit81:
When we can expect emui 13 ?

Which region is first to get ?
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Shymmy:
If you had signed up for the Beta application, you would now have EMUI 13...

Otherwise, it is not known ... probably depending on each individual country, it will arrive sooner or later.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] andresayang:
Hi, get dit 2 days ago... France

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Today morning my Mate 40 Pro received the EMUI 13 update. View attachment 6029983

And then the October 2023 security update arrived.

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[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Tsepz_GP:
EMUI13 really has brought new life to this device, very impressed at it's speed and fluidity, Kirin9000 still going very strong.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] kxra:
I don't see anything in the Beta app ):

How do you get it?

Where in the My Huawei app do you get updates for the OS? Please screenshot…
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] andresayang:
Yes, I "fall in love" again with my mate 40 pro !
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] andresayang:
https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-emui-january-2023-devices-list/

If you can not see it, it is probably because it is not yet available in your country/region. Be patient, it will be soon available.

Cheers
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
I did not participate in the Beta program because I could not even log in to the Beta app. My phone has a C185 (United Arab Emirates) region software. At the end of October 2023, I contacted Huawei Customer Care United Arab Emirates and asked about the availability of the EMUI 13 update. They replied that the rollout of the update was in progress. About a week later, my Mate 40 Pro received the update. It was available both via the Settings > System and updates > System updates and also via the My Huawei app > Support tab > Quick solutions > Update. Right after this big update, the phone received the October 2023 security update.

However, here in Hungary only a very few people reported that their phones had already received the EMUI 13 update, most of them have their Mate 40 Pros still on EMUI 12.​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Bethelgeuse:
early emui 13 stable for mate 40 pro is for C363 or asia-facific region, but not all C363 have EMUI 13 too... wait little bit until end of month.. might be something happen :))
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Today morning my Mate 40 Pro has received the January 2024 security update.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Shymmy:
For browser app you can try Opera too ... (you can create an account and use it on more phones, if you want).

And for mail I use Yahoo mail, with "microG_Services_Framework_Proxy" and "microG_Services_Core" for notifications.

I don't know wich of those it is responsible for notifications, but I have both of them.

I'm still on 13.0.0.246, no update available.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Thanks for your tips. I am going to stay with Huawei browser and Huawei's stock email app..​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] afgzee:
I'm still on emui 12, 12.0.0.326

What cou try is your device from

? I'm in the UK. I really want emui 13 due to the fact it had android 12, rather than 10.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Hello,

My Mate 40 Pro has C185 (Middle East, United Arab Emirates) firmware. I can understand that you would like EMUI 13/Android 12. However, the EMUI 13 update brought some restrictions compared to EMUI 12.

On EMUI 12, for example, I was able to disable the Huawei browser and install a different one. On EMUI 13, it is not possible to disable the Huawei browser and some Chromium-based browsers do not work as well as they did on EMUI 12. Chrome and Brave browsers are unable to play back the video content on certain websites. I read similar remarks by forum members on a Hungarian Mate 40 Pro forum topic. These users were beta testers. My phone was updated from 12.0.0.346 to 13.0.0.240 but I was not participating in the beta testing program.

Another "bug"(?) is that if I install any third-party email apps and set them up, they do not work properly because the notifications get disabled for some reason. I experienced this with Outlook and Spark Email as well. The only email app that works properly is the stock Huawei Email app.

Some forum members wrote that these issues might have remained in the software from the beta version and they had not been fixed.

Otherwise, the UI is smooth and the phone seems to be working faster. GSpace is OK but GBox just won't work properly. At the moment I am not using any of these apps since I do not have a Google account any more.

One more thing: Google Maps had been working fine up until mid-January but after an update, the app has not been able to display the map any more. You can see a blank page instead. The last working version is 11.111.0202. However, this might not be due to EMUI 13 because I rolled back to EMUI 12 with the help of HiSuite and I experienced the same issue with the Google Maps app. I tested the Maps app on an HMS-only Huawei tablet and the result was the same: the last working version of Google Maps is 11.111.0202, the newer versions have the same issue on the tablet . I guess Google changed something in the app.

Also, it is interesting to note that the EMUI 13 update has reached only a small number of Mate 40 Pro devices so far. Many forum members write that their devices still run EMUI 12.

At the end of October 2023, I contacted Huawei UAE and asked about the EMUI 13 update. In early November, the update was available.Coincidence? I do not know.​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] afgzee:
Thanks for that

As for browsers I use Microsoft Edge as I use edge across all my devices so it makes sense. Does it not allow you to set a default browser or all links will open in Huawei browser? As for Google maps, don't mind as I use petal maps when Google maps stopped working. For email I use Outlook for both Gmail and Outlook, does it still force you to use the stock email app? Have you installed micro g as when I installed micro g Outlook began working fine. I had a slight glitch last month with edge not working due to no Google services but that was quickly fixed with an update on the app gallery.

I also contacted Huawei UK who said after checking my SN that EMUI 12 is the latest version, well obviously I know that 😂 I just wanted to know when it would come to the UK.

It's sad that they have half ditched us in the global community as I've spend thousands of pounds on the Huawei ecosystem.

I will be emailing Huawei UK today to ask about emui 13.

Someone posted that apparently emui 13 is still in beta, but that makes no sense as there is now emui 14 beta.

Strange company.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
On EMUI 13, it is possible to change the default browser or email apps. I also tried Edge but when the adblocker was on, some video content (mainly TikTok videos) did not play back. On EMUI 12, I used Outlook for a very long time because I am a member of a Microsoft 365 Premium Family Plan. I set up everything in the same way on EMUI 13 as on EMUI 12 but after some time the notifications did not work.

I also used Spark Email for my Outlook account. On EMUI 12, it was perfect. On EMUI 13, the app behaved the same way as Outlook did: the notifications stopped working after some time after the initial setup. I checked the Notifications section in the settings menu and every setting was grayed out. When I tapped to change the notification type, an error message popped up. It said that the system disabled notifications.

Petal Maps is quite OK but Google Maps contains much more information about the locations in my region and in Hungary. So I have an older version of the app installed now.

I can use other Google apps without the Google Play Services. For example, I use Google Lens (which requires the installation of the Google app) to scan codes, identify plants (mainly for my mom), various objects or images and sometimes translate texts. Unfortunately, the functionality of the AI Lens has been limited to scanning codes and translating texts. On EMUI 12, the AI Lens was working quite well but now it is just unable to identify objects. I contacted the Aspiegel support and they informed me that tha app was limited to code scanning and translation.

I can also use Google Translate. Microsoft Translator is also fine, but in case of some languages, the translation is quite poor.

I installed micro G services and micro G companion (I found links to the 2 apks in the description of a video in which a German guy presented that the Mate 60 Pro now has native Google support after a system update). I used the micro G to run the Dictionary (The Free Dictionary) app by Farlex which requires Google Play Services. However, the micro G caused some trouble in the Huawei Browser app so I removed the 2 apps. A few days ago I found out that an earlier version of this Dictionary app works completely fine and there is no need for Google services.

Contacting Huawei support is an excellent idea. I have been encouraging my fellow forum members to do the same. I think the more people contact Huawei Support and ask about EMUI 13 for the Mate 40 Pro, the more probable it is that Huawei Support might take some action. However, many people find it easier to just complain and they think if other people have already contacted Huawei Support, why should they bother?​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Shymmy:
I'm on 13.0.0.260 (C432E2R4P3) as Beta tester.

I can set Opera as default browser.

I'm using Yahoo mail as default email app, with notification after I've installed microG Services Framework and microG Services Core.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Today afternoon the April 2024 security arrived via the My Huawei app.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Since this latest update (April 2024), I haven't been able to acces the Android/data folder when using a third-party file manager (I have tried Solid Explorer and MIXPlorer). Before the update it was possible to view the folders and files in the data folder. Now only the stock Files app allows me to do so.​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Harikrishnan1983:
Hai good to see updates for mate 40 pro. Just asking out of curiosity, after the latest update is it possible to use micro g service flawlessly like what we can do in p60 pro with emui 13.1.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bontabela73:
Hi,

Unfortunately, the microG is not 100% perfect at the moment. I installed the 3 apks, even managed to add my Google account to the phone but some Google apps do not work this way. I have been using the Google app for some time now because the Google Lens app cannot run without it. When the microG apks are installed the Google app launches but immediately shuts down. Thus, the Lens app cannot be used either.

I use a few Google apps without any Google account tricks. The aforementioned Google and Lens apps and the Translate app. The Maps app can be used if you install a version not later than 11.111.0202. If a version later than this is installed, the map is not displayed, only a blank page can be seen in the app.

The Chrome (and also the Brave browser) has been unable to display certain websites or play back video content on some websites since the phone received the EMUI 13 update.

I have tried the GSpace and GBox apps. These are quite good but the apps launch slower. And also, I managed to find very good alternatives (like Newpipe instead of Youtube). I​
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Harikrishnan1983:
Very much appreciated mate..thank you
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] afgzee:
Still on emui 12. Is there any way to force the update to emui 13?
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bohcho:
I didn't think my is UK version and still is emui 12.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
Hi folks 👋

Since some of you asked me to make another thread for my TWRP build, here you go, the kernel is based on EWB5 (A13) but is compatible with all currenlty released Android versions.

WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Since the outer display isn't shut down this build can cause irreversible screen burns if used extensively. As such I take no responsabilities if you damage your device while using my TWRP build (and/or) other projects that may suffer from the same issues.

Edit: after some time the "screen burn" disappeared, so it seems that it's just a remanent image. In doubt stick to the warning.

TWRP Image

Sources:

Kernel

Device Tree (Forked from @shadow-of-leaf Z Flip 3 DT)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mikowitsch:
So just push it as the recovery to the active slot via adb?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] keldrion:
Breaks dex? If Not its kompatible with latest one ui?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
It doesn't break dex, you can backup your recovery partition, it should be compatible with latest Android, since recovery is contained
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
Yes, the usual way works fine
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] miman04:
is the link down.. i cant download it
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
Fixed !
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] miman04:
Tq sir .. can i get a simple guide on how to get the TWRP works on my fold 3. im currently on a rooted fold 3 Android 13.

Should i use odin and put in AP then flash rite away or i use fastboot?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
Yes in Odin putting recovery.tar in AP will work fine ^^
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] oh00:
i cant download recovery and vbmeta
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] oh00:
404 page on TWRP and VBMETA
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ROM-PacMe:
Using the DT from Azkali to build a new Release of TWRP, i'll make a new Thread for that

Thanks so much @Azkali for your Device Tree, i hope to help you soon :D
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
I have a newer TWRP, maybe instead of a new build we could figure something out together :)

Join the discord and ping me there, I'll be available later
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ROM-PacMe:
Release q2q-5337227142 · bm0x/twrp-actions-compiler

Recovery for q2q principal thanks for Azkali

github.com

based on minimal-twrp branch 12.1

and uses the DT from @Azkali

enjoy!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] oh00:
is it compatible with SM-926B?

q2q is SM-926B?

google didnt know anything about "q2q samsung"
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ROM-PacMe:
Can you try, If not working, only re install the recovery stock and vbmeta too
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] thewayofwright:
The other thread cites CVCA as a basis, but all I can find in the TWRP revision q2q-5337227142 in each. Is there an older build out that works better w/ BL 1, not 3?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ROM-PacMe:
the revision is a random number gived from Github Actions, nothing more my friend :D
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ROM-PacMe:
only use the vbmeta and recovery tar of my own github releases, let me any update, ok?

i see soon any bug to help to fix :D
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mnky313:
@Azkali

Is it possible to enable encrypted /data support (so it's possible to mount /data from TWRP)?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
Hi I've been looking into it a while ago, I don't remember what blocked me back then, I can check requirements and send test builds, by the way I'd like to make a call for a tester who would be available from time to time on discord
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Azkali:
Why doesn't TWRP support encryption on my device?

Why doesn't TWRP support encryption on my device?TWRP encryption is supported in 2 phases. The first item is keeping up with the newest support from AOSP, wh...

twrp.me

As per TWRP documentation and my lack of knowledge currently there might be some heavy lifting to do possibly.
[XPERIA X1 General] andy13c72back:
Hi guys,

I'm a beginner in WM scene. I got my SE X1 from the UK O2 shop. I just installed the YaHei 15M Chinese font cab pack, everything looks fine and I can see Chinese perfectly, except that I cannot login to the Windows Live anymore. So when I tried to login the my hotmail or MSN it said sth like unable to establish connection to the service. Of course, I'm 100% sure that I got the Internet connection through the WiFi at the moment and I could browse any website. It sound like something in the language pack conflicts with the Windows Live. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance:)
[XPERIA X1 General] fards:
SE messed up the network connections with Windows live, it's not a language thing. YOu can only connect through cellular not WIFI to windows live services.
[XPERIA X1 General] andy13c72back:
Thanks for you help fards. That has 80% got me out of the confusion. But I just wanna double check one thing now. Before install the language pack, I was able to connect the windows live service through the WiFi at home, but it seems lost the ability after the language pack installed.

Thanks so much
[XPERIA X1 General] norti:
Works fine on my X1 (UK unbranded rom) with WiFi.
[XPERIA X1 General] scottca:
Sorry I dont know the answer to your problem however I believe its only the Vodaphone branded X1's that have this problem with windows live - They have coded the ROM in such a way that Windows Live always goes out via the cellular network. Unbranded phones are ok and other networks such as O2 have not put this restriction in their ROMs.
[XPERIA X1 General] X807:
mine is from o2 too...i installed google chinese font and works very fine without any probelms!
[XPERIA X1 General] leesanhua:
where can i install chinese language so that i can read and write.

thank you
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] jamesbilluk:
Hi all.

Just wondered if anyone has pics of how they're arranging the home screens. This is mine at the moment... Using stock launcher, as I really like the gestures.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] ThatsJustLogic:
I wasnt really a fan of how the stock launcher handled folded and unfolded home screens. Currently using niagra
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] jamesbilluk:
I find the same to be honest. I'm not a fan of the way things are arranged on the large screen/front screen

That looks a brilliant set up. I love the Icon pack as well!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] ThatsJustLogic:
Thanks :)

I would much prefer a samsung like homescreen setup although I dont really like how they handle the app drawer. Completely different homescreens for folded and unfolded is the way to go imo. Extending to the second page (which most launchers seem to do) is very annoying.

Niagra just extending the size of the screen is better than extending to a second page but I still dont think its as good as seperate home screens. I dont think I could use another launcher anyway though. I just really like how fluid it is to use.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] jamesbilluk:
Agreed there. I came from A fold 4, I really liked the ability to have different home screens on the front screen, and main screen.

I'll give Niagra a try I think :)
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] OrionBG:
Total Launcher fully supports two separate home screens and it was quite nice on my Vivo X Fold, but now on the Mix Fold 2, the gestures issues have forced me to use the standard one...
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] jamesbilluk:
Not being able to use the gestures is a big shame! I did try Niagra launcher from the recommendation above, I really liked it but couldn't get on with the buttons taking up screen space. Total Launcher looks great too!
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] ThatsJustLogic:
Yeah I had to use a third party solution for gestures as explained in a previous thread here but the results are good and I havent had any issues after setting it up. Root is required to properly hide the original nav buttons though as the ADB methods dont seem to work on newer android versions.