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[Sony Xperia 1 V] patrickt:
I’ve had the Xperia 5 for the II and the III. I watched the IV and V without much interest. This year, I got the Xperia 1 V and put my 5 III on the shelf. Each year, there has been one big change to support an upgrade. When I went to the 5 III it was the 85-105mm camera. I considered the 5 IV a step back since it didn’t have the 85-105mm camera and replaced it with a 70mm.

As I read about the Xperia 1 V it was the new sensor that got the most play. It still had the 85-125mm zoom so I decided to buy one. It came last Saturday.

I know it’s just me but every computer, cell phone, or camera I buy is defective but the defects seem to cure themselves after two or three days. Couldn’t be that I don’t know what I’m doing. I was ready to send the Xperia 1 V back and then I discovered that when futzing around I’d changed the profile to Samsung Comic. I put it back to SH and got normal pictures again.

Then I started discovering the other treats. Focus peaking. I live in a world of gates and fences with steel bars and since I’m older than most trees my eyes aren’t so good. I couldn’t use manual focus well and the camera insisted on focusing on the bars. Now, I can manually focus and it’s great.

I also think the “magnify to focus” is outstanding. After 3 days I’m glad I bought the Xperia 1 V. I’m still learning and the only downer is that for years, my three cameras have been happy with the same settings. Now, the spiffy new sensor for 24mm requires its own unique settings.

I would be happy to hear what "pleasant surprises" you've had, if any, as I learn my new Xperia.

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[Sony Xperia 1 V] kkjb:
I completely agree on camera. One of the the reasons I switched from Pixels.The ability to have basic / auto / manual modes on camera. Different color reference settings too. Especially since last settings/mode is kept for next use.

Macro mode would make a nice feature.
[Sony Xperia 1 V] ZG_DEV:
Nice to see a thread like this :)
[Sony Xperia 1 V] patrickt:
I've been enjoying photography since 1962 and never had a macro lens so I suppose you can guess I don't have any interest in macro. One of the reviews I watched mentioned to cons to the 1V. They were no LED notification light and no infrared light to change channels on your television.

The Xperia series is being designed for vloggers but it suits photographers quite well. I don't want Sony to try and be all things to all people. Samsung, Pixel, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, and all the others are there for them.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djcaptpln880:
Greetings

Xp8 here that never shows beyond 50 %ram usage in developer options

And

System is slow in that the apps in memory keep refreshing and this losing entered data and pages supposed to be kept in memory?

Any idea why this is?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djcaptpln880:
I found issue:

1. I had battery save on!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sqwwqw5:
I have not found anyone talking about this which makes me wonder if I'm the only one facing this issue.

Essentially Play service uses the location permission every time I wake up my phone. 23.35.14 still uses location every time I unlock the phone even in safe mode, the green dot privacy indicator pops up all the time. As early as the version I have tested, 23.26.17 doesn't have this issue.

I have this issue with all recent updates on Android 13. For now, I have to uninstall the Play service update so it won't get updated.

Should I back up my data and do a flash with full wipes? Are you facing this issue?

Edit: I'm on stock Android 13.

Edit 2: I have finally figured out what it is, It's the "Unknown tracker alerts" under "safety and emergency" within the Play Service settings. This seems like a new feature and I doubt Google has actually tested it before shipping it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sqwwqw5:
To be honest, I am slightly disappointed as this is the 7(?)th Android system Google has made for its Pixel phones. Google has full control over the system and the Play service, unlike other vendors and I'm still facing this kind of weird issue that I just don't remember ever happening on iOS aside from the poor performance on iOS 11.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Doesn't the green dot mean mic in use. Location in use looks like

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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sqwwqw5:
On Android 13 location use is also represented as green dot.

Starting like this, then it will shrink to a green dot.

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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Weird I'm fully updated and don't get that
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zaxx32:
Same...only cam & mic dots. Maybe need to tinker deeper...:unsure:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Are you using stock pixel software?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sqwwqw5:
Yes, as stated in the post.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Don't know why yours is a green dot as neither of the two responders have a green dot for location
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Spookymyo:
When I use any location tracking apps like GPS or Maps, I don't get a green dot. The location icon appears in the status bar but it never turns green. The only green dots I get are for mic and camera in use. According to google that's the only times the green privacy indicator dots should come on.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omar_62:
why u laughing?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Badger50:
Possibly because of XDA Rule #5:

Spoiler content hidden.

Thanks for the cooperation, and have a pleasant day.

-Regards: Badger50
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabs227:
Hi,

Can any expert on here cook a rom for the X1 that has the HTC Touch Pro TF3D interface? I have the one that Jack made, but the landscape doesn't work. I saw a friend that has the Touch Pro and it works really well. Can some one please see if they can do it for the X1? It would be much appreciated.

Thank you & Happy Holidays!
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fards:
Well you can always try the Raphael "action screen" Cab, it's VGA only though..

If it works it would be easy to cook in, but I can't see anyway it would automatically know when it was in Landscape.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabs227:
Thanks for the info. I guess we will wait. I am thinking about switching back to not using TF3D. Maybe flash a lite rom and install the panels. I find spb really good, just not as flashy and hip like TF3D.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BadTasteUK:
For the TF3D is so fast and smooth on the X1, I don't mind that it doesn't work in landscape.

However, of course it would be great to have a working landscape TF3D. :)
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grayme:
A serious question, but why would you want TF3D in landscape?
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xmoo:
1 reason, it looks better than a fu up screen!
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grayme:
That just seems a bit chicken an egg.

I don't ever use TF3D in landscape so my screen never is 'fu up'.

Hence I don't worry that it doesn't work in landscape..
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luxmux:
Hello everybody,

a few weeks ago, Exodusnick a.k.a. los-legacy.de announced to stop further development immediately, closed all threats and down down his website which hosted all the ROMs. Has anyone here downloaded the latest available ROM for our S4 Mini (lineage-18.1-20230816-microG-signed-serranoltexx.zip) and is willing to share the file with other people? Unfortunately, I can't find the ROM elsewhere on the internet.

Many thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
Only this: lineage-18.1-20230714-microG-signed-serranoltexx.zip
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luxmux:
Many thanks for the quick reply. Your version is the still recent and I'll give it a try. If anyone else has the latest version, feel free to comment. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
You can try DivestOS.
[General Questions and Answers] overkillsuperleet:
I am using a OnePlus 7T with OOS 11.0.9.1

The help page for Google Photos locked folders says that locked folders can also be backed up to the cloud and be seen on other devices. This does not work for me. There is no setting to enable backups for them like the help page says.

Wondering if anyone else has the same problem? Can you back up locked photos folders on OOS 11? Does it work on OOS 12 or only Pixel phones?
[Android Head-Units] hnizil:
Hello guys,

hope you are doing well, i bought recently an Android headunit for my car (Renault Megane III) and i want to do some tweaks on it by enabling the developer mode.

i tried many passwords after long search without success and I don't know how to contact the manufacturer of my headunit.

here's the details of it.
[Android Head-Units] hnizil:
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[Introductions] boulah:
Hi all,

I am here because i am looking for help and i would give some too. I work as a e business manager in a big company and i like high tech. i mainly use Android for car and TV.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] AmirulAndalib:
Hi everyone,

I just wanted to know if there is any option get the direct/native video call option instead of google meet on my S21Ultra, currently, My CSC code is XNZ.

or is this a issue with my carrier/network?

Thanks..

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] ze7zez:
Your model can use ViLTE because it can use VoLTE. Switch in the settings and ask your SIM card carrier if you can make such calls.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] AmirulAndalib:
so where is the settings? I cant seem to find any option, I have volte and vowifi enabled. Then I am assuming that its a problem with my carrier?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] ze7zez:
This is not necessarily the problem. ViLTE is not a mandatory service of the operator.You should ask the operator.

In the meantime, check if you have an APN profile with an IMS name.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] AmirulAndalib:
Hi thanks for your reply,

it seems that my Nz carrier operator 2 degress might have stopped providing 3 G video call, but does that also mean its gone with 4g and 5g aswell?

Built-in 3G video calling on smartphones | 2degrees

2degrees will be ending support for built-in 3G video calling on smartphones from April 17, 2022.

www.2degrees.nz

WiFi Calling | 2degrees

Find out how to use WiFi Calling when your phone has a WiFi signal. It’s a great option if you have dodgy mobile reception, or if you’re travelling overseas.

www.2degrees.nz

I have also added my ims settings.
[Touch HD Accessories] cuteya:
:confused:

hi all

as u know in zagg invisible shiled

you should Spray the invisible shiled before Apply it on the screen

my Q is : it is ok to do this step with HD screen?

thnx alot
[Touch HD Accessories] tunppi:
You spray it on the shield not on the screen.

And like the installation instructions say, remove battery and dont put it back for 24h for shield to be dry for sure.
[Touch HD Accessories] Hampelman:
Just follow the instructions to the letter. Spray the shield on both sides and don't forget to spray your fingers too.

Worked for me, it's easy to put on, only took 3 minutes.

Put it on a large cloth so that you can wipe off excess liquid while getting the bubbles out under the shield.

I placed my shield 8 hours ago and its up and running again.
[Touch HD Accessories] blurblur88:
how's zagg on blackstone?

does it decrease touch screens sensitivity compared to factory given screens? And would it cause it hard to write with a stylus? like sticky?
[Touch HD Accessories] Railgun76:
I have Invisible shield on ALL the blackstone not only the screen, and I am very satisfied.

The feeling with the fingers is very good and precise, better than the stock one.

When using the stylus is even better, as it doesn't "slide away" but you can use it more effectively expecially when writing with full qwerty keyboard.

Let's say that i got a lower percentage of wrong characters, after installing it.

One thing I noticed is that you require to clean the IS more often respect to the stock ones. (I clean it 1 time in the morning and 1 time before going out of work in the afternoon).
[Touch HD Accessories] blurblur88:
thanks alot for your input, that's exactly what i want to know before i splash my dough on a piece of transparency.

Another question is, why does it need more cleaning than the stock screen? I thought it does not stick fingerprint?
[Touch HD Accessories] hanserson1:
Hi blurblur88,

if you want to have a full body scratch protection which does not make your blackstone thick then the invisible shield is it.

Unfortunately I cannot agree with the comments above regarding the stickyness. After putting it on it handicaps the the 'slide ability' of your fingers a bit. The respondness is not influenced, though.

In my opinion the argument that you can use the stylus more accurately is nonsense. I removed the invisible shield from the screen again since I do not like to increase the handicap of using the touch screen. The resistive one is already handicaped enough;-)

Cheers

P.S. Sorry for using words which might not exist but English is not my mother tounge:-)
[Touch HD Accessories] blurblur88:
Thanks for both of your input. I think both of you two are right. Railgun76 feels that it's more accurate to the stylus because it doesn't slip out of place when poking the screen. As for you suggested what I was worried about, that it affect the smoothness of the hand writing. Just as I expected.

Lucky enough I rarely use the stylus anymore. I may get the InviShield soon but it's not available in Australia yet. :(
[Touch HD Accessories] martint235:
Hi,

I've been using Invisible shields on a couple of devices for over a year. The stickiness does wear off to an extent and the screen does become slicker. It's a small price to pay anyway though for the protection offered. My HD spends a lot of its time next to my keys in my pocket with no scratches so far.
[Touch HD Accessories] gfreek:
I also agree with you on that one!I used it for couple of days then I took off I just didn't have the paitence to wait couple weeks for it to set properly! IMHO Zagg really need to improve the texture of the IS as it feels a bit rubbery and the install processs well that's another whole topic! they seriously need to make this process far simpler!!

I'm now contempt with my Martin Fields screen protector and and nice leather pouch!:-)
[Touch HD Accessories] Gideonnn:
I got mine, tried to apply and failed first time, took it off and was all streched.. wasted 15 euro for me.. alot of people like it but i hate it.

Also, try to perfect it in 1 go, because i mailed em 3 times and theyre not replying.
[Android Head-Units] boulah:
Hi all,

I bought an Android radio for my Mercedes classe C W204 and it's working fine.

Since i update the CANBUS through online service, it changes the data for another car. After contacting the seller, i came back to the previous CANBUS.

Now, the DEFAULT media volume is set on mute every time i start the Android radio (i have to set it to max every time then). I can hear the original radio, i can hear the "selection sound" from Android radio but no music.

I reinitialized the radio but the problem is still there. The seller can not fix it. I did not fou nd anything related to it in the factory settings.

Do you have any clue ?

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[Android Head-Units] boulah:
Well, no specialists then. 😥
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Odd ball head unit, unlikely to find any other. The seller is first support. After that, you're on your own.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] greenys':
Hi!

I've been modifying Android system, firmware etc. to my own needs since a very young age across various devices in the past 10+ years beginning with android 2.2.

Currently I own a Redmi Note 9 Pro (device codename joyeuse) and I used several miatoll (comprehensive collector codename for various Xiaomi devices that came with the same chipset hardware) custom ROMs. At the moment I'm on latest Derpfest ROM, Android 13.

The past years I swapped migrate backup with swift backup for comfort reasons and I used it to restore my apps after each migration from one custom ROM to another.

What I noticed is that the first few days after restoring apps< migration, settling down on a custom ROM battery is fine. About 6-8%/hour battery drainage while screen is on and screen off is about 1-3%/hour. As days pass, then weeks, with the same device and app usage, both the active and and idle battery drainage increases.

I'm about 2 weeks into a clean flashed custom ROM and active battery drain went from 6-8% to 16%/hour while idle went from 1-3% to 6-7%.

I've got no idea what causes this fast degradation and battery increase over time with each and every custom ROM.

I tried changing firmware with the downloaded flashable zip from Xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

I tried flashing custom kernel.

I tried removing each and every Magisk module one by one to see the difference.

I've been actively monitoring my battery consumption with Franco Kernel manager.

I tried using the device with adaptive battery turned on for days. Also tried using it turned off for days.

I tried disabling android system intelligence as sell as device health and other recommended A12-13 tricks.

Naturally I tried cleaning cache/dalvik.

I tried turning off and on battery optimization for each and every application on the device.

I'm starting to give up but also being frustrated more and more because I cannot seem to understand why is the battery usage increasing.

Any bright ideas? Suggestions? Recommendations?

At this point I'm willing to try anything to fix the battery drainage.

Thanks a lot in advance.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] diar:
I'd like some guidance on ways to verify cab or exe files posted here and elsewhere for security purposes. Are they somehow verified by senior members here to ensure they are not malicious?

For example, the Facebook app being developed here obviously requires a username and password. So what is to stop the developer from redirecting that secure information elsewhere to be used for, say, distributing that Facebook virus or other mischief?

The question doesn't just apply to that one app so I'm not singling cornelha out. What is to stop someone from distributing a cab that provides some necessary or useful function, but also has a small hidden exe buried inside it that can intercept text messages or e-mails or record keystrokes in a browser? Does Windows Mobile itself guard against such behavior?

I'm not asking about viruses...I know the virus threat on Windows Mobile is nil. And I know each device owner has to exercise caution when installing anything and should only use trusted sources. I'm just wondering if there is any security beyond that? Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] uniqueboy:
Any developer that follows up on his app is unlikely to be a fraudster. Having been a member for a while I can now recognise peoples names and I can see that there is a lot of trust in each other, that is what makes this a great and strong community.:)
[Google Pixel 7] abzkay:
Hi hope everyone is well,

To put it simply i am installing CalyxOS on my Pixel 7. Many years ago i was pretty savvy with this sort of thing. I have flashed the Rom to the point it asks me to lock the bootloader however i am trying to achieve root access with bootloader locked.

As mentioned in the following link

Guide to Lock Bootloader while using Rooted GrapheneOS (Magisk Root)

This guide is intended to help people to install GrapheneOS with Root (using Magisk) and a Locked Boot Loader on a Pixel 6 Pro AVBRoot Technically should support All Pixel devices with unlockable bootloaders, as well as most OnePlus devices If...

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I am completely clueless to the below in the following points;

- AVBRoot i have downloaded it or what i think have downloaded it

- how do i exactly use AVBRoot as i don't see any user interface for me to apply the patch or open

- i have all the perquisitions so i think i do, i downloaded the OTA from Calyxos

just baffled to what platform do i use folder configurations and in general HOW DO I USE AVBRoot (apologies for the caps i have been working on this for days and just stumped).

I will happily donate some bitcoin if anyone can help.

Ultimately i am trying to create a version of CalyxOS with root so i am able to use Lsposed, root (however i can get it) and Magisk

Finally i understand the security side of implementing Root on a privacy based OS however each to their own and these are my needs

Simple method without building from source

Although I highly recommend building Graphene yourself

,

All you really need to do is patch the official OTA released by graphene using AVBRoot

Follow steps 1-6 in the usage section after the prerequisites are complete

Simply flash the official factory graphene build, then your patched OTA using

adb sideload /PATH/TO/patched_ota.zip

Then flash the avb_pkmd.bin

fastboot erase avb_custom_key

fastboot flash avb_custom_key /PATH/TO/avb_pkmd.bin

And now you can lock the bootloader, with patched rooted graphene.

You will need to patch each new OTA to update and sideload the update as explained HERE Flash it to Both Slots
[Google Pixel 7] HQwarp:
Is there a reason why you need to lock the bootloader after installing root? Maybe I miss something and I should do it myself :-)

I'm using CalyxOS with Magisk, root for a year now without any issues.
[Google Pixel 7] abzkay:
If you would be kind enough to elaborate on how you managed to root and if you have been able to root were you able to lock to bootloader
[Google Pixel 7] abzkay:
Or better yet can anyone please give instructions on how to use AVBRoot many thanks
[Google Pixel 7] HQwarp:
You can root CalyxOS by installing Magisk apk from recovery, like any other rom. The only issue (if you can call it an issue) is that the boot loader need to be kept unlock. The only option to luck the boot loader is compile and sign the OS, which is a too long and too time consuming to care about.

You may already know about this, but just to make sure you didnt miss something, If you want to lock the bootloader here is some links:

Script to resign GrapheneOS with your keys and add ADB root and other changes

Signing boot images for Android Verified Boot (AVB) [v8]

I didnt try them myself, since I didnt find the time or the advantage of doing so. But it may help you.

Note that first link is relate to GrapheneOS, but IMHO the method can be use to CalyxOS.
[Google Pixel 7] FireRattus:
I have just made a video showing my process for using AVBRoot on Windows to patch an OTA

I used Lineage OS in the Video but the process for CalyxOS and GrapheneOS is almost identical

The video is not meant as a guide but to show you the process so you understand it and are able to complete it yourself, hopefully you will find this useful

If you are flashing CalyxOS, the setup wizard will automatically turn off the OEM unlocking switch. Make sure to manually reenable it again from Android's developer settings. Consider using avbroot's oemunlockonboot Magisk module to automatically ensure OEM unlocking is enabled on every boot.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] Rrrjs:
I need a FRP partition img file for my XZ1C to passby the Google FRP Lock by flashing a normal FRP img file by 9008, or anything else better way to deal with this FRP Lock. (I can't unlock the bootloader because it's a decomo version). Looking forward to your help!
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] tonsofquestions:
You also can't unlock the bootloader because it requires a setting to be toggled - which in turn requires the phone to be unlocked.

I don't think having an FRP img would solve the problem, but you probably won't find one here.

Perhaps you would find this similar thread useful: https://xdaforums.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-bypass-frp-lock-without-breaking-the-bank.4593247/