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[General Questions and Answers] pejay029:
How can I switch back to the old black arrow pointer? I'm using xiaomi redmi pad and it when I connect my bluetooth mouse, its pointer is a black arrow pointer, now, after the update, it only shows white circle, which is hard to use and buggy.
[General Questions and Answers] zunden:
it's the same thing that happened to me after update to MIUI 14, let's make a report to Xiaomi global
[General Questions and Answers] mighty_tae:
did you guys found the solution?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hosaul:
bueno aqui les cuento mi situacion de este celular aveces el wifi se desconecta solo despues de conectar como en 2 horas se desconecta y probe con rom con kernel y muchas cosas dios alguien me ayude a solucionarlo

Mod translation: well here I tell you my situation of this cell phone sometimes the wifi disconnects only after connecting like in 2 hours it disconnects and I tried with rom with kernel and many things god someone help me to solve it
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Greetings. As a friendly reminder, we ask all members to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a pleasant day.

-Regards: Badger50
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tokey735:
Hello Devs,.. I have a new issue with Android 11 and 12. Using A95x Android box with S905x4 A

ndroid 11.1 and also T95max with Allwinner H-618 running Android 12 I've run into a problem. I attempted to load PIA vpn, PureVPN, VPV-S and even OpenVPN each one separately. All I get is a black flash screen and none will load. I've used each h on S912 Android 7 as well as a 905x3 running Android 9. I've been doing boxes since Android 4.4 even modded a few. For the life of me I can't find out a solution.

Any helpis appreciated. Note: at home, I have router VPN. These are not for my personal use and I'd like to make it easy and on the box.

Thanks....

Tokey735
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xXx yYy:
Do a LOGCAT to get the reason why VPN-apps don't load as expected.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] metronoems:
Hi guys please help me.

xiaomi MI 9T Pro. usb otg does not work when at the same time with power charging, when only usb Otg works well as well for power charge works well.

I use the official firmware -- miui global 12.5.2 stable (RFKMIXM)

For the OTG + charger cable I have tried on other devices working well

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] EnixNeo:
Last year Google announced it was retiring the Reminders app and instead transitioning everything to Google Tasks. Back in Feb 2023, Google provided an update that the transition would start on March 6, 2023 with the rollout taking place over the following 15 days. This transition would allow users to create tasks in Google Tasks using voice commands to Google Assistant.

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It's now been a couple of months and I'm still not able to create tasks using the Google Assistant. When I say, for example: "Hey Google, create a task to buy milk" I get a response that says "Sorry, I can't create tasks yet".

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Is this working for anyone else? If it's working for you, what did you do to enable the feature? I've followed the instructions on the above links but it's still not working for me.
[General Questions and Answers] EnixNeo:
Can anyone out there try to issue a voice command to create a task and let me know if it's working? It would help me tremendously if I can determine if this is a local me issue or a global everyone issue.

Help me XDA, you're my only hope.
[General Questions and Answers] Tenacious--M:
I recently decided to change my old Google account to a new one. What's the easiest way to migrate everything over to the new Google account? I'm hoping to transfer Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, Drive, Tasks, Photos and my Play Store purchases (among others but these are my main concern).

Can I do this with Google Takeout?

Does anyone offer a software program to accomplish this?

I sincerely appreciate any help you can offer.
[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
Did you try searching Google?
[General Questions and Answers] Tenacious--M:
I did, but there is nothing very complete. Seems like you have to piecemeal everything together. Nothing that does it all for you? Software you can purchase?
[XPERIA X1 General] Kris1986:
mine X1 totally Hang on Me.... how to do reset???
[XPERIA X1 General] Evostance:
Take the battery out?
[XPERIA X1 General] CKChan:
press both left and right button, and press reset will make X1 totally reset.
[XPERIA X1 General] scl_electronics:
Reset button is located under the Battery cover. Pull your stylus, along the Right side there is a round hole (no need to remove battery!)

But if you need to do a full Hard Reset...

Power off you X1.

Hold down the two "Soft" keys and turn power back on to your X1..

Release the two key....

You should see the white screen with blue text asking if you want to restore to the "factory" default setting....Press "r"

Stuart
[XPERIA X1 General] Amanox:
can somebody just comment on what exactly the hard reset does!? cause I think I am gonna have to do one soon too.

Does it delete your saved contacts? and what happens to the storage card? does it delete what is on there too?
[XPERIA X1 General] dhiru:
hard reset will make phone to go to factory setting. all user data on phone will be deleted. sd card data will remain intact.

if your phone is not hanged simplest way to hard reset is settings/system/clear storage option
[XPERIA X1 General] Kris1986:
where is the left and rite button????
[XPERIA X1 General] Nippero:
The two softkeys (the silver buttons on the front)
[XPERIA X1 General] Kris1986:
ic ic.... thankz.....
[Google Pixel 7a] dfwfreaks:
Heard lots of people talking about 499 dollars?

WIl lit better than galaxy a54?
[Google Pixel 7a] mzsquared:
Yes, $499 I just ordered it + free Buds A-series & x-case(pre-order promotion worth $124 supposedly), promised delivery May15 - May16.
[Google Pixel 7a] EtherealRemnant:
Tensor G2 runs circles around Exynos 1380. It won't even be close.
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Only the camera would be better. Nothing else.

If you must get a Pixel, get the 7 instead of the 7a.
[Google Pixel 7a] w_tapper:
price in australia remains unchanged from the pixel 6a from some reason, probably because of aud inflating
[Google Pixel 7a] lampel:
Phones are rather subjective... So without knowing what one wants in a phone I'm stumped why you would come to a subforum to say don't buy something (especially without adding your opinion as to why). The 7a is smaller (better), has a slightly bigger battery, slightly lighter, and a higher pixel density for the same resolution screen, and as you pointed out, a better camera. And is cheaper. From the snobbish "if you must but a Pixel" (you really said that???) your bias is clear but what do you actually see as the negatives of the 7a? Please elaborate...
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
My biases towards smartphones are based purely on what they have to offer in terms of their price, and that is the best thing from the perspective of a buyer.

I have explained why Pixel phones are bad value for their price here. Feel free to counter me with facts there.

The Pixel A series offer relatively better value compared to the regular Pixels (especially the Pro), but the software experience leaves a lot to desire for. If you agree that Android is much better than iOS, then the same arguments can be used to understand why OEM versions of Android are much better than Stock Android that we get to see in Pixels.

Some people are too fond of Pixels because they fall for the hype that the marketing creates. So yes, i really said 'If you must get a Pixel'.
[Google Pixel 7a] balavigneshyolo:
May i know why you are suggesting Pixel 7 over the newly released Pixel 7a? It would be very useful if you can provide a descriptive information regarding the same!
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
Pixels have ONLY one thing to offer that is comparable (may be better too in some cases) to competition in the same price category: Cameras.

The Pixel 7 has better cameras than the 7a. Also better build quality, faster charging, reverse wireless charging, better accessories support, etc. It has a secondary noise cancelling microphone too that the 7a lacks. There is a reason why any company would price one of its products higher than another in its portfolio.

Since the pricing difference is minimal as the 7 is now over 6 months old, it makes sense to get the better product for a marginally higher price.
[Google Pixel 7a] Dayuser:
Mostly it depends what you want. If you want samsung experience, then buy A54 and if you want clean Android experience, then buy Pixel 7a.

If i have to choose which one to buy.... Easy choice.. Pixel 7a
[Google Pixel 7a] balavigneshyolo:
Thats a really good way to put it! But what if I told you that I have a budget constraint? Would you still suggest me going with a Pixel 7a or are there any other better devices in similar price range?
[Google Pixel 7a] lampel:
You're criteria is totally subjective. And while important to you, for many users your statements are irrelevant. And i mean no disrespect by that but you start off with cost which, at least for me, doesn't matter much at all. I don't want to overpay but cost isn't a limiting factor for most purchases. I love the unskinned android experience, that's one of the many reasons i like pixels. Not sure why you mention ios... I don't see them as a competitor to Android for advanced users. Until ios allows rooting and a version of tasker it's not a contender. And, again for me, price really isn't a factor as one of my jobs offers free apple devices on a regular basis. I hate how Samsung and other companies change Android for no benefit other than simply making a change. Also, I've found, again for me, that although Google apps aren't perfect when another oem recreates them they tend to be garbage, and frequently uninstallable. The pixel pros are way too large for me so wouldn't consider them either. I wish Google would bring out a phone similar in size to the pixel 4, i think that was an ideal size. But all this is very subjective... I'm sure many will want something very different than you and i.
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
For the price of Pixel 7a, there are much better alternatives (if they are available in your region):

1. OnePlus 11R

2. Vivo V27

3. iQOO Neo 7 (even Neo 6)

4. Poco F5 Pro (camera is not good)

5. Samsung S22 (battery life is not good)

6. Samsung A54 (has microSD card support PLUS dual SIM)

I will pick the Pixel 7 over 7a if I have to get a Google Pixel by paying the small premium.
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
You talk like a lifelong iPhone user whose image about Android is still from 2014. I shared a link with you where I have already explained why the Pixels are bad value for their price. You can counter me there with current facts rather than opinions/ personal preferences.

When was the last time you used a Samsung/ Xiaomi/ Vivo device? I'm not even talking of OnePlus Oxygen OS which is much better than Stock Android and still offers a very clean experience. As with OEM versions, it is quite easy to uninstall/ disable stuff you don't need and then they are as clean as stock Android, without sacrificing some very useful features.

I have already asked this several times: did the clean nature of stock Android translate into better performance or battery life or even a bug-free experience on Pixels? The answer is an easy NO. So it completely justifies my statement that stock Android offers an empty experience.

But as you said, if that is what you want, it is fine. Please go ahead and get what works best for you. Pixels are still better than iPhones though in terms of software experience. But you do have iPhone users who swear by that product.

As someone who has been using iPhones and Androids (from different brands) for over a decade now, I know what I'm talking about. I don't need to have a bias. It is purely about user experience and function.
[Google Pixel 7a] lampel:
Last time i used a Samsung device: my current tablet is samsung. You mention oneplus: i won't use a device that is Chinese manufactured and owned. The risk, for me, greatly out weighs the benefit - totally my personal preference. I don't question your experience but your personal bias is so tremendous I'm not sure you realize how far it goes. And, at the least, with such bias when recommending someone not buy something, i think, you should mention said bias.

I read your other thread and purposely didn't post there. You make statements, followed by baseless claims, that you then label as facts. To me, a fact is something irrefutable and provable; i.e. dimensions, processors, etc... Not whether unskinned android is better or worse, or battery life determining anything other than how long the phone lasts between charges, or even your assumption that long time pixel users must be "unaware." And your list of Google exclusive features is missing most of them. So, respectfully, i won't be posting in that thread.
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
You have ruled out all devices except Pixel and Samsung in the Android world because of your misconceptions. That explains why you prefer Pixels, because you don't have a choice. Talking about risks, you should first stay away anything from Google then. Afterall, they are the biggest data miners in the world.

That's exactly what's available in that post. I was asking you to respond there simply because I didn't want to derail the topic of this post. But you missed the point.

Anyways, I have listed several reasons against Pixel, and those are facts. You have listed none as you have deprived yourself of choices due to your own misconceptions.
[Google Pixel 7a] lampel:
I don't like Samsung either. I did like HTC and Google happened to hire thousands of their engineers so i lucked out with pixels having clean android and being similar to HTC... But, while in this case you're correct, it was an assumption and bad logic that got you there. And i agree with Google being a tremendous data miner. And again, my having misconceptions... Another baseless, uniformed, inaccurate claim. Although, i am biased. But i readily admit it.
[Google Pixel 7a] Dayuser:
I don't know about performance but battery life is usually better with clean android system than others. But this depends also many things on phones and settings user have chosen.
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
With so much biases of your own and with heavy limitations you have imposed upon yourself, you shouldn't be pointing fingers at others. And it is a big mistake trying to extrapolate your experience with a Tablet to the experience on a flagship phone.

I have no such limitations, and I don't need to have any bias as my only concern is user experience and value returned for money spent. That doesn't mean I don't care about privacy. I have made quite a few posts on Privacy too. I use Netguard to firewall block most apps on my device.

The number and nature of complaints about Pixel devices are no different from the ones we see for other brands. The so-called 'clean' Android experience brought nothing for its users except hype, and lots of money for Google.
[Google Pixel 7a] lampel:
I just received my 7a as well as a friends but only one of the free ear buds was in the package. Google chat requests access to account data to even discuss it. Talk about data mining... They get to read my e-mails and Internet history before discussing a missing item. Fortunately, i don't need them. And to think i was defending them.
[Google Pixel 7a] Dayuser:
Well, thats your opinion.. Nothing else..
[Google Pixel 7a] TheMystic:
Enjoy your new device. It's always fun. 🤩🤩
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vepexlegit:
Can you explain in detail how to unlock the bootloader of Honor 8S, please really need it (Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22, KSA-LX9)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manlgonzlz92:
View attachment 5906989Hi there's Any Custom Rom for s23 ultra clone? I bought this one in a yard sale for 20 bucks hahaha. But the stock Firmware is so bad. I wanna Change it and use the device like retro emu. So...Anyone can help me?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidriven:
There are Russian websites that have obscure firmware for cloned devices. Use a translator and post in those forums to get help finding a firmware that will work or can be made to work on your device. Cloned devices don't really have true support here at XDA, most users here focus on flagship and upper tier mid ranged devices.

There may also be a way for you to install a Linux or Ubuntu OS on the device to replace the stock firmware.

You need to see about opening the device to verify what motherboard and CPU series it actually has because you can't always trust that the installed software is showing the correct information.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerryhou85:
@manlgonzlz92 hello OP, I have removed your first picture as it contains your device IMEI.

You can read further: https://security.stackexchange.com/...k-of-leaking-imei-imsi-numbers-over-a-network
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alexandru06:
I am also looking for a firmware that can be used with this model, as the device is relatively ok build but the original firmware is full of bugs
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
It depends on processor and kernel version of your stock firmware.... switch off the phone and hold 2 buttons power and vol minus(down) /You get the Factory Mode in chiness . the item after **eMMC is Version, you get the picture like this and understand processor and kernel version of your stock firmware(IMEI is fake)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
https://xdaforums.com/t/fake-clone-...es-dont-get-caught-out.4586297/#post-88660111

Can you put this output of getprop?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
for proc MT6582

MT6582_alps_full_aeon6582 S22 CLONE.rar

Посмотреть и скачать с Яндекс Диска

disk.yandex.ru

PMZ-S21-Ultra.rar

Посмотреть и скачать с Яндекс Диска

disk.yandex.ru
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
https://xdaforums.com/t/fake-clone-...nt-get-caught-out.4586297/page-2#post-8893267
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbouazz:
I am also looking for a firmware that can be used with this model, as the device is relatively ok build but the original firmware is full of bugs

I need a firware for this specification my phone is dead

CODENAME: REL

Mainboard: Freeme

BRAND: S23 Ultra

CPU_ABI: armeabi-v7a

CPU_ABI2: armeabi

DEVICE: S23 Ultra

DISPLAY: A93K3E9A_DX_N88_O_S23_Ultra_WELCOME_HB23_FWA_B1258_ER381K_M01_20230809_1357

FINGERPRINT: Ruby/Ruby/Ruby:8.1.0/O11019/1536230651:user/release-keys

HARDWARE: mt6580

thanks in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abouazzaoui:
Hi, did you manage to find a ROM for it? i have the same phone.

or else do you know how to unlock its bootloader?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
Sometimes it's easy and in some cases(NO name) it's impossible.

stock for S23Ultra MT6580 Android 8.1 //system is 2013265920 bytes

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i8GiwE11EzsjY45hWWm3mB3mFWfw4tf4

1))) if you can use fastboot on PC and there is a fastboot mode in your smartphone

load adb, fastboot for your platform from google

https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools

make developer mode on your smartphone, tap 10 or more times on Build Number

adb devices

{ should tip on dialog box in smart about confidence Trust for PC}

and you can see SN of your smartphone

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices

you can see SN of your smartphone

----------------

fastboot oem unlock OR fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot reboot

As a result all data will be formated

Install GSI using fastboot

adb devices
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot devices
## должен быть SN вашего телефона
fastboot flash system systemA10.img
fastboot -w
fastboot oem reboot-recovery

2))) in some cases(NO name) after

adb reboot bootloader

You have black screen on smart, no the fastboot mode in your smartphone, or blocked this mode

You should root your phone with Magisk, go to Magisk app, there is "reload to recovery" in upper right corner , reload to recovery and install TWRP, install Android 10 GSI from

https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v222

or from

https://sourceforge.net/projects/treblerom/files/BLESS/2020.10.15/

Your choice depends on the size of your system partition in stock, just unpack the system partition from above and flash the image in TWRP

system-quack-arm-aonly-vanilla.img no gapps 1.2Gb

bless-v224-201015-arm-avN.img no gapps 1.7Gb

system-quack-arm-aonly-gapps.img with gapps 1649332480 bytes

bless-v224-201015-arm-aoN.img with gapps Android GO 1971929344 bytes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abouazzaoui:
Thank you my friend for your reply.

actualy i already tried unlocking the bootloader using fastboot; the thing is when i run the unlock command i could see a message on my phone requesting to pres VOL+ button to confirm the unlock; but when i press VOL+ nothing happens (even if i keep pressing), knowing that my VOL+ button works fine, and when i press VOL- i go back to main menu.

any idea ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
Hi there, sometimes you should press vol- instead of vol+ button
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abouazzaoui:
did you read my full reply!

i mentioned that "when i press VOL- i go back to main menu."
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
I did. Did you press VOL- just after the phone requesting to pres VOL+ button? The user wrote that if he uses VOL- and not uses vol+ He unlock the clone iphone14
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abouazzaoui:
yes i tried pressing VOL- immediately after the phone requesting to press VOL+ but it didn't work, it gets me back to main menu
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ediflorianUS:
I want to test this out too , Hope I Don't brick the s23u clone , seems to have a cpu MT6582 , not MT6580(however specs are same as on the MediaTek website for the 0...), will this impact anything? I am trying to fix the phone because It has download problems on GSM-SIM data-on.....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abouazzaoui:
no idea! just make sure you back it up before doing the test
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ediflorianUS:
hello , can you edit the google image or one of the scatter files I downloaded from online?(or do I need the make one off the phone?) with a MK6582 scatter file so I can try flashing with SP_FLASH_TOOL_V5.032 for win, somehow I managed to unlock the bootloader , from adb.... not sure how (so I can't write tutorial , bu I was asked by the phone should it unlock , and sayed yes). - Thank you , in anticipation....

LE. I think : There is some info about the phone (and other clones) here on specdevice

it turns out that you need a system img under 1.4gb , (on my version) and it turns out the MTK6582 has MBR partitions in the scatter file , the MT6580 has PGPT file system so I am not sure they are even compatibile , you can unlock the phone above mentioned procedures over adb.... I will try install a TWRP image see if that works....