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[Google Pixel 8] rochrunner:
I just looked at the web page for the Gorilla Glass Victus material that's used on the P8 and wonder if a screen protector is really necessary with the latest improvements in the base product. I'm very easy on my phones and the only screens I've cracked were on a Nexus 5 (dropped on a sidewalk) and a P3a (phone flew out of the pack on the back of my bike onto concrete at speed). Glass tech has changed a lot since then.

OTOH, I just ordered a protector for the P8 that I have on order, so maybe I won't be taking the chance of going unprotected just yet!
[Google Pixel 8] LeoD:
While I am sure there are going to be plenty that disagree with me, I only use films on my phones. Have for years.

I also do not beat my phones up so I don't have a need for more glass on top, however they still do scratch. So I use either IQ Shield or Armorsuit. I like the feel of them and don't worry about getting them scratched up.

To be honest with you in my experience, never had a problem using a film. never cracked a screen on my many phones. The funny part is I have cracked these so called 9H glass screen protectors more times that I can count. I kind of believe they make these things and make them breakable so we think they are doing something.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
The case provides the display's primary protection. It will likely get broke without one.

The screen protector protects against scratches and very limited impact protection. Sand will scratch any of these glasses.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
Been using IQ Sheild for years on my N10+. It definitely saved the glass more then once.
[Google Pixel 8] DiamondJohn:
I have broken a number of screens (inc a Nexus 5) I have a background in engineering, and from what I have seen happen, the screens have broken when the phone fall on a corner. from an engineering perspective, if the corner has no give, which is now more likely as they are edge to edge screens, the forces are amplified/concentrated. I now use a silicon case with "bump" protection on each corner. I hate having to use cases, and have only used one in the past year (after b4reaking my P4 screen twice, when it fell onto concrete and landed on a corner).

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And thats the same engineering used in Formulae 1 racing cars. The car is meant to "explode" into little pieces to absorbe the energy of the impact, to thus protect the driver. The screen/car is sacrificial for the betterment of what it contains. Of course, these cheap glass protectors are just not actually designed as such, but the physics just benefit their use.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
There are some clever designs that don't have bumpers but still protect well.

I've using the Zizo Bolt case on my N10+'s for 4 years. This one in my hand has been dropped on concrete from 2-4 feet around a dozens times. It loves to corner hit. Zero damage in spite of the Bolt's relatively compact design. It a two layer clam shell design with polycarbonate outer clam shell. It never comes apart in drops.

Very easy to hold, doesn't attract dust and dirt.

Unfortunately it's not available for all makes.
[Google Pixel 8] LeoD:
As a person who believes in science I agree with you 100%. On that note tho if one slaps a piece of glass over a phone screen from an engineering perspective you drop that phone and it hits concrete in the corner the force should still be maximized to the phone and screen. Having a layer of glass over it would literally do nothing except of course shatter being inferior. Using your formula 1 example wouldn't apply IMHO as the shattering of a formula 1 race car has purpose, to minimize injury to the driver. Again I agree with everything you stated except how it relates to a glass screen protector.
[Google Pixel 8] DiamondJohn:
two points

The case I use has a lip that extends out past the screen. so it acts as the first point of contact if the phone falls face down. Previous devices I owned had a lip on the phone itself. My current5 Pixel 4A is all smooth with its "edge to edge" minimisation of the bevel. I like the visual design, but I can see the practical risks to the screen.

Second point, if you have a second glass protection, that could also absorb some of the stress, by sacrificially breaking/cracking. Extending the time the shock reaches/acts on the actual screen makes, a huge difference to forces. If you double the time eg .01 to .02, you half the force.

Of course, I am sure these cheap screen protectors do NOT have NASA working on their designs, but I hope they just inherit some protection just by "accident". ie they may not be designed like an F1 car, but just by having it, it will do something to some extent. For example, I might not do the calcs/research or testing, but if I wrap my device in bubble wrap, its going to do something. No explicit design does not mean NO benefit.
[Google Pixel 8] DiamondJohn:
Obviously, this is just one cheap easy to understand soln I went with. And I just happened to drop the phone on a hard tiled surface a few times in the first few weeks i got it; without breakage. I have been better of recent.
[Google Pixel 8] rochrunner:
I've found that I sometimes need a case just to have a better grip on the phone, which is slippery without one. My fatal drop of the N5 was on a cold day when my fingers were probably stiff and dried out. A case can give more surface area and a grippier texture. A raised lip is also IMO a necessity, so if the phone itself doesn't have one...

At this point I can say that I've never broken a screen when a screen protector was used, so going without one would be an experiment with a costly outcome if I'm wrong.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
Don't get me wrong, don't bash your phone to pieces. Overkill is good; yours may be the better plan.

I go for months no drops then 2 times in two days. Personally I don't feel safe dropping it a foot even with a good case. High G impacts can cause internal damage too, even destroy chips internally or crack solder joints.
[Google Pixel 8] LeoD:
Lol, the I have been better of recent gave me a good laugh. It is telling it survived.
[Google Pixel 8] noobtoob:
Screen protectors do work. I've used many types, but the tgsp are the cheapest and easiest to use. Always paired with a thin tpu case that provides a good grip. I may break 1 at some point through a phones lifestyle. Before these were around I broke a screen or two.

Film types can be pretty legit, but I personally just don't like them. They eventually start to come off and I hate when it starts to get dirty under it.

I also tried this liquid shield stuff. It's that glass filler basically. You just reapply it every so often.

But, the science answer, as someone who once had was responsible to issue corporate cell phones, the reduction of repair returns was pretty drastic after we started handing them out with the tgsp on them. Just replace those when they ask, saved us a ton on logistics alone shipping back and forth.
[Google Pixel 8] Aethera:
Case only. Recommend a case with a sliding camera protector which you can find for around $10 on Ebay. But haven't used nor needed a screen protector in many, many years.

Then again, my phones don't get banged up too much. The most they may get is jostling around in the saddle pouch of my bicycle. Current glass material is very superior.

I can see some special use cases where you might want a screen protector if your phone's going to be exposed to potentially abrasive compounds on a regular basis but for the average user or even moderately heavy user a screen protector is probably overkill.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
All it takes is one minute particle of sand. Sand is everywhere to a greater or lesser extent.

As an experiment I tried going without a screen protector on my old S4+ to see how it do. Scratches were there after 6 months even though I tried to keep it dust free when using.

Newer glasses aren't much harder or scratch resistant; they will get scratches and micro scratches. It's inevitable and will eventually happen. A screen protector also gives protection from impact marring in drops as well as some minimal impact protection. In 9 years of using smartphones with cases and screen protectors I've never cracked a display or damaged a phone. Lots of drops too, most on concrete.

The Zizo Bolt case has saved my N10+ more times than I can count. There's a permanent crease mark in the self healing screen protector from a drop into a metal edge. Without the screen protector this likely would have been a scratch or even a cracked display.
[Google Pixel 8] Aethera:
I live near a coast and a lot of my time is spent in coastal areas taking pictures. When hiking I usually just stick my phone in my back pocket. Taking it out and putting it back many times as I hike and take pics. I've also rested the phones face-down on all kinds of surfaces including cement, concrete, and dirt and I've never had sand scratch a display. Potentially sand could scratch it if it were sharp and applied with a lot of pressure. But the vast majority of sand that occurs in nature has been eroded and smoothed over thousands of years of weathering. Even then, it would have to be dragged over the display with force. I don't believe modern glass displays are that fragile.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
I live in the desert. All glass is suspectable with tempered glass being slightly harder if I recall correctly. You almost certainly have micro scratches.

Glass is abraded by even your dry finger tip or palm; you can in fact polish glass with either.

I've polished out micro scratches on camera lens coatings like that. That's about 30 minutes and thousands of straight line repetitions.
[Google Pixel 8] Aethera:
According to what I read about Victus glass the tested scratch threshold with a diamond stylus is 7-10 N. Here's a Corning promo video for Victus.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
It's more break resistant and slightly harder but it's still glass. You need to go to sapphire for a real increase in scratch resistant and it has its own issues.
[Google Pixel 8] Aethera:
Just a silly question but if you're using IQ Shield on the screen isn't the plastic even *more* prone to being scratched?
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
Of course it is. They are "self healing" so they hold up well. After months of use you can faintly see where you were hitting the keys.

Not as slippery as glass either.

They're not expensive and the glass remains pristine. Mine last 6 months or more.

I've had 2 plastic protectors marred in nasty drops that likely would have damaged the glass so I like them for that as well. The display is the hardest component to replace on the N10+ so it's the last thing I want to see damaged.
[Google Pixel 8] harryw66:
Might not be an exact comparison - but my past 4 watches - 2 Xiaomi bands and a Huwaei GT 2 and 3 - have all ended up having their screens scratched - despite me being extra careful, removing the watch before I do anything that could risk a scratch.

In comparison, none of my phones have had screens damaged or scratched as they have all been fitted with SPs.
[Google Pixel 8] blackhawk:
Guess I should mention the leading cause of all glass scratches, improper cleaning.

Eye glasses, camera lens, phone displays, you name it.

Never use your finger or your shirt, paper towel and so on.

Use a clean dry microfiber cloth to clean these. Shake it out before using and use the thick kind like sold in auto supply stores. That's all I use.

You can add some hydrophobic glass cleaner too if you want; bug off windshield washing fluid works well.

99% of the time dry cleaning is all you need.

Use common sense. When possible blow off particles first or lightly wipe the heavy stuff off first.

Wash microfiber cloths with ammonia water for detergent then rinse with RO water. Never expose to fabric softners or it will be streak city🤣
[Google Pixel 8] benjaminben117:
If you cherish keeping your phone scratch-free and secure, a screen protector is essential. I always opt for a flexible screen protector, regardless of the phone’s original screen glass, since everyday use inevitably leads to scratches. I use a screen protector film for both the display and the body. This protector features self-healing technology, so I don’t have to worry about frequent replacements. I got mine from Gadgetshieldz.
[Google Pixel 8] rocketrazr99:
If you want to save your screen if a drop onto the face occurs, the screen protector sacrifices itself
[Google Pixel 8] Boa410:
Yes, you will need a screen protector until screens are made of real Sapphire ($$$$$$) or synthetic ($$). Until then everything will scratch relatively quickly. Companies are so allergic to sapphire though because you can take your phone on a construction site, every day, for years, like I did, and not have a SINGLE scratch. They would never sell a phone due to a scratched/broken screen again, and that's just not good for business!
[Google Pixel 8] stoker421:
For me it's a must have working in construction high silica concrete dust, metal fillings and many other things find there way into my pocket and it doesn't take long it's scratched right up.
[Google Pixel 8] Ćwirek:
Can someone recommend really good matte hardened glass for the whole screen (preferably on eBay)?
[Google Pixel 8] shaggyrogers:
Yes definitely no matter how strong the glass it is still prone to scratches. I'm just concerned about the scratches so I'm using a tpu screen protection film and it's serving well with the clarity, touch response and the scratch protection. I bought it from gadgetshieldz
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5] parkwad:
Is there any means of mirroring main-screen content over to the cover screen?

The Camera app allows this, but exclusivley for the camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5] priyan kumar:
Currently, there is no way to reflect the main screen of your Galaxy Z Flip 5 to the cover screen. Not whole applications, but brief actions and notifications are intended for the cover screen. Some of the same advantages can be obtained even while mirroring isn't possible: rapid launch of commonly used apps, notification previews, and app widgets for information at a glance.
[OnePlus 10 Pro] Kelden:
I've updated my NE2213 to the newest version 593 and got some problems with root.

I've tried to access my device with fastboot boot twrp.img with a temporary recovery.

Now my device doesn't boot anymore. It just flashed short with the 1+ logo and restarts in a loop.

I've extracted the recovery from the latest update and started it with fastboot boot recovery.img and still the same.

What can I do now?

Thanks for your help.
[OnePlus 10 Pro] Kelden:
I downloaded the full rom zip and extracted boot.img and recovery.img and flashed both to a and b slots and now it's booting again.
[OnePlus 10 Pro] atheros93:
Help

My oneplus 10 pro is hardbricked,I was flashing something with fastboot enhancer and after the flash process was complete the phone suddenly turned off

Now it’s completely dead ,not changing no fastboot /recovery and EDL not working I was trying to connect with volume up + vol down + power button with the original USB but it’s not recognised by computer it’s completely dead

Anyone had this before?
[OnePlus 10 Pro] eliasnasro:
EDL mode does not crash. Try installing the drivers on the computer
[OnePlus 10 Pro] atheros93:
I tried,phone not detected by computer at all in device manager … someone told me I have to take off the back of the phone and find the EDL points on the motherboard

But I don’t really wanna open my phone
[OnePlus 10 Pro] eliasnasro:
This problem is not common. Try changing the computer or USB cable
[OnePlus 10 Pro] eliasnasro:
When the phone is connected to the computer, does the computer make a sound?
[OnePlus 10 Pro] eliasnasro:
If it doesn't work, you can try this cable https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005192607781.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2fra
[Android Head-Units] mikejd2000:
any idea which is the latest version for my system? attached is the screenshot, many thanks
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Lessexpert:
Hello, I have a pixel 3xl and lately I tried installing project elixir on my phone, the installing went fine as I sideloaded the rom zip from lineage recovery and I booted the rom successfully then I tried to flash twrp with fastboot boot twrp.img command and I was booted into twrp but my touchscreen wasn't functioning I thought I messed something up so I booted my phone into fastboot and tried flashing stock firmware the lastest one available on google's website I clicked flashall.bat and then it gave me error "Unable to boot into userspace fastboot; one or more components are unbootable" since then the phone is stuck in fastboot mode and doesn't boot into system or recovery or anywhere it directly enters fastboot, but I can boot twrp fine with fastboot boot twrp.img command anyone who could help me in resolving my issue It's my first time using a pixel device and trying custom roms in it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Lessexpert:
Anyone who can please reply and help???????
[OnePlus 9] maliante007:
Okay i tried to install iode os on my t mobile op9 2117 and totally hard bricked it .Wont turn on when i plug in charger nothing shows up and also when i plug it in the computer its recognized with the qualcum usb ush 9008 drive and it keeps disconecting on and of.Tried the msmtool but get a sahara communication failed every time .I am at me wits end,would greatly appreciate it if someone has had similar problem and has solution to problem.Cause right know i have a $650 paper wait on my hands.S.O.S
[OnePlus 9] randomized_xd:
dont know if you have tried this method but give it a try- https://xdaforums.com/t/safely-conv...to-recover-from-a-brick-windows-only.4460859/
[OnePlus 9] randomized_xd:
and here's the t-mo msm link- https://xdaforums.com/t/oneplus-9-11-2-22-2-t-mobile-msm-download-tool.4276119/
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] zeratos:
Just unlocked bootloader and I want to downgrade from MIUI 14, I have read lots of threads about it and looked around in google for stuff related and I have some questions, I know the usual process is to

- flash twrp

- flash custom rom

But after reading a lot it seems I need a different TWRP version which I cannot find, then some people say to flash with mitool and other says that they did that and didnt go well and had to delete partitions manually?

I wanted to install an Android 12 custom rom like Pixel Experience, so my question is, what exactly do I need to achieve this?

Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] mantasx1001:
They probably mean a twrp version compatible with android 13 try orange fox
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] luthfmone:
My poco x3 pro global M2102J20SG new update android 13 miui 14 not showing please help me
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] mantasx1001:
There probably is no official MIUI 14 update for Poco x3 pro
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] mantasx1001:
And this someone asking how to downgrade not upgrade
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] mihmi66431:
you need to manually install 13.2 to get that. i had the same issue

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[Redmi Note 12 4G] GmerUnk:
Hey guys do you know how do i add header image in the qs panel like in aosp roms in MIUI rom
[Redmi Note 12 4G] Ronny Say:
There are some MIUI themes that can do that. Check out the MIUI themes websites to find out which themes have CC images. If you wanna set a custom image, well maybe there's root tools for that, idk. Or you can edit an mtz file and replace the background image with your image. Then import the mtz into the themes app.
[Google Pixel 7] wtfbengt:
Pretty much every time I check AMM (Androidacy Module Manager) it tells me certain modules have been updated, but they haven't. For example, right now it says YAKT was updated today, but I can't find any changes made to the GitHub? And yes it's from the magisk modules alt repo, not androidacy's own thing.
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
While you might be running this on a Pixel 7, you might want to consider bringing this up in the Magisk forum (linked below); it may have a higher chance at better response & support from the members that frequent that forum as they will probably be the most experienced or knowledgeable on that element (Magisk)....

Magisk

Magisk - The Universal Systemless Interface, to create an altered mask of the system without changing the system itself.

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] nolimit78:
Anyone else snag deals on trade-ins or money off? I was able to trade in my Pixel 6 for 375. Paid maybe 150 for it? And since I'm going over to Fi, i get another 200 minimum back. And since I ordered directly from Google, I got like.. 30 dollars back because I'm a Google One Member and I'll get a set of the woven blue bands once everything ships. Legit stoked. And I got a free PixelWatch 2? Even MORE off!

Who else has got deals?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Cares:
You missed out on some savings. You should have upgraded to 2 TB Google One for $10/month for $100 back.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] nolimit78:
Ay yo.. I'm currently in chat with Google to get this going. You a real one.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] PowerMinerYT:
Dolby Atmos is working perfectly fine in YouTube/YouTube music and Browsers but isn't working in some apps like discord. It is also not working in Games. I tried Genshin impact ,Honkai 3rd and fortnite. I tired turning it On/Off from QS panel, the audio sounds same and Dolby Atmos is not working. My game Turbo is off.

I also tried adding my games as "video apps" in "Settings<additional settings<video toolbox" still no luck, it's not working

Anyone know a solution? Why it is not working in games?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] byf3332:
Basically its because the output channel. And this is the problem of the app itself, thanks to the crappy audio system android has developed over these years :(

Android has multiple channels to output audio, such as OpenSL ES, AudioTrack, and AAudio. Due to the need of low latency audio, most games, especially rhythm games, prefer to use AAudio/OpenSL, which unfortunately do not support any kind of audio effects.

As I know, only AudioTrack support effects and equalizers (Even with AudioTrack, still, only when the app don't request low latency mode you can use effects. Otherwise you can't).

So Basically this has no solutions, unless you know how to force all kinds of audio to use AudioTrack.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] !Manu!:
when games turbo is off i have dolby in all games. sure it is off? no games in this list.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] InFocus2:
I have a rooted Android device, is there any way to change the output Channel so that the dolby will work again
[General Questions and Answers] Sanyam_March:
Made a bug report from 99% to 56% battery levels. Timing of it is around 2 hours before I slept and 1 hour after I wake up (around 10 hours total)

Upon checking with battery historian, something named as "UNACCOUNTED" is using up ~21.33% of the total battery usage. What could it be.

I am running Arrow os on Poco m2 with SHRP recovery and magisk

ps. attached bug report if needed
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
The "UNACCOUNTED" battery usage in Battery Historian is a catch-all category for battery usage that cannot be attributed to any specific app or process.
[General Questions and Answers] Sanyam_March:
Is there a way to reduce this usage then? As it is using up ~50% of total usage as well as severely overheating my phone
[General Questions and Answers] Sanyam_March:
Mod Edit: Quote removed since quoted post deleted.

Not to sound cocky or something but, how can this knowledge help me find the cause of the problem?

I'm pretty sure the unaccounted thing starts when I start using my phone, and it overheats it even when I'm just surfing. Could it be the ROM? Or any magisk module?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Yes some Magisk modules can be very battery-intensive, especially if they are constantly running in the background.

To narrow down the probem, you can try the following:

Identify and disable unused Magisk modules

Update your Magisk Manager and Magisk modules

Use a battery saver app

If you are still experiencing unexpected battery drain after trying the above steps, you can try uninstalling Magisk.
[General Questions and Answers] Sanyam_March:
ok I have started with disabling the modules I think could be impacting (FDE.ai as well as miui core). will tell about the results. thank you for guiding me