yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sic0048:
I just upgraded to the P8P from a P7. I have to say that I immediately noticed how much nicer the screen is on the P8P than the P7. I had previously upgraded from the P6 to the P7 and while the P7 screen was nice (with 90hz refresh rate vs 60), it wasn't a huge difference between those two phones. I do feel like there is a huge different between the P7 and P8P.

I don't know if it is the higher refresh rate, or simply because it is a much nice screen, but I am very happy with it. That was the biggest difference I see between the two phones and it's not one that I was expecting.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] blackhawk:
The Pro is reportedly using a Samsung display.

No big surprise there.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
So I just received my pixel 8 pro and watch, and this is what was in the boxes!

Rang amazon and they just told me to return them for a refund, really not happy.

Has this happened to anyone before and did you actually get a refund?View attachment 6020533
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] 18th.abn:
Maybe it's Maybelline?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
Experience in life has taught me to always record the opening of expensive tech packages via video, best also with another human at my side (as a witness).

It's sadly not uncommon to have people tampering with your packages, especially in the US.

If you want to go the safest route, always let Amazon deliver packages to post-offices with video cameras, then you open the packages in the waiting room of the post office and there is no way in hell anyone could question you saying "I got scammed", since you taking the package and opening it will be recorded by an independent third party.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
Im in the UK, never had an issue before, was cooking food when the guy came so just grabbed them and put on counter while I ate.

Customer service where assuring me that I'll get a refund, but I just dont know what to expect.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
Well it seems that your Amazon Account is in good standing, but if this happens again then Amazon will most likely not be so easy-going. In the future, I'd definitely recommend that you record the opening of packages that are supposed to contain expensive tech. As a simple safety precaution. It already saved me on several occasions over the years, sadly there are people out there who steal and lie, and you always need to protect yourself.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
Yes, I order a lot from Amazon, and had my account for years, so hopefully this will help.

I'm pretty sure it was the driver tbh, he was really quick handing me the parcels and did the onetime password thing really fast, usually your stood waiting while they enter your details. I also noticed the labels were not stuck down very well, like they had been peeled off.

Guess I will have to try a charge back with my bank if they deny a refund. Failing that I could always go to the police, I have a nice clear face picture of the driver on my door cam. But doubt they would be helpful.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
I would not recommend doing a chargeback, American megacorps tend to instantly lock down your account and delete all your data when you do chargebacks (good luck fighting that in court). Only when you are willing to say goodbye to your account should you consider a chargeback.

A police report would most certainly help your case, in case Amazon doesn't want to refund you. It might be a good idea to take that picture of your house camera and go to the police with it (even though you can't be sure that it was the driver, they are often in a hurry, you are simply assuming that. Make sure the police understands that aswell, or the driver might sue you later for slander).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I would make a joke about the Pixel 8 having a temperature sensor and that yada yada yada, but this really sucks. Sorry this happened to you.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
I did think the thermometer was a bit ironic, at least I got one feature I ordered, should have just cellotaped it to my pixel 6 pro and I'd have been half way to an 8 pro.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
Yeah, wouldn't really care about my Amazon account tbh, this has put me off giving them my future custom, especially if they refuse a refund, guess I will have to wait and see what they say.

Its more frustrating that I haven't got my new phone to play with and they said it could take upto 4 weeks to resolve, meaning I will miss out on the free watch offer if it does.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
It will be the Amazon delivery driver. Happened to a friend of mine when the new Samsung came out. Apparently they use super glue to reseal the packaging.

Mine arrived from DPD opened
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] auridas330:
Was it sold by amazon or a 3rd party?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Peelp5090:
it happend to me before, when i got my pixel 4a in 2021 i got random stuff but not that. i got a "huggy wuggy plush" and a can of spay paint
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
Was sold by amazon, hopefully that will help in getting a refund from them.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
"it happend to me before, when i got my pixel 4a in 2021 i got random stuff but not that. i got a "huggy wuggy plush" and a can of spay paint"

Did you get a refund?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Samuel Holland:
Yes, recording it to be on the safe side, and having something to stand by is definitely the way to go. Sorry this happened, I'm sure eventually it will be righted, it just might take a little longer unfortunately. I had a PC I ordered one time and long story short, I never received it. That sure was a bad feeling, but eventually they shipped another one to me.

My box came and it looked like someone was trying to peek inside, and I wasn't sure if it was too light, etc, so I recorded it opening, but thankfully it was all okay. I know by where I live in the US, they ask the drivers to take a picture of it being delivered.

I hope this can be corrected swiftly, and the outcome one which you are satisfied. Amazon is usually pretty solid. I know a time or two, they shipped me an extra, or similar mistake, and when I called them to return, they told me not to go through the trouble, that it would be okay. Thanks for sharing.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] 2015Ducatimulti:
had this happen once from amazon, it was a note 10 plus, I got the oem box but the phone was gone out of the samsung box, the packaged had be opened and resealed with the amazon prime tape they used, you could see the double tape on the one side, so I had to get police report and then fax it to them, before I could get a refund, and amazon was really pissy about too, I do have a order for the pixel 8 pro and watch in the Bay color too, making me think I should just order with BestBuy and pick it up in the store.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
Ive posted the items I received back to them as instructed, but can see some problems when the return says I'm returning a phone and watch but there not in the package they get back! Just hope the customer service guy has put the notes of what happened on my account as he said he would, time will tell I guess.

I can't say I really want to order another off amazon after this. Think I might just order another from a store and pick it up personally.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
I had something like this happen to me once before from Amazon. The items were completely different from what I ordered, Amazon told me to do what I wanted with them and they sent me the correct item.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Tariq110:
You should contact customer service and see all their suggestions, and if you do not like their suggestion, ask them to transfer you to the supervisor and tell the supervisor everything and that you are dissatisfied with this thing that happened from an official seller and an official company, and they will compensate you for that.Because it is a loss for you to return things like this in the first place, and you also deserve not only a refund but compensation. I received compensation from them more than once until the total reached $100, and the reason was only delay in shipping my 6 pro and And every time I spoke to them, they gave me $10 or $20 as a gift
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rosso79:
Ok, quick update on this.

14 days was up yesterday and still no refund, so I rang support again, only to be told I had to wait until the 21st of November to get my refund !

So I asked for their manager and told them if I didnt get my refund today I would be going to the police and reporting them for theft and doing a charge back with my bank. They put me on hold for ten minutes, then came back saying they had submitted a full refund and would recieve it in 5 -7 working days.

So hats off to Amazon for actually coming good with their promise (with a little chasing)

Ive since been to curry's and bought the p8p and watch in store, never doing home delivery again after this!
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 5] dc_goldenage:
The new pixel 2 watch faces are available on apk mirror, but i have been unable to copy them to my GW5 on wear OS4 even after the updated instructions with pairing or trying Wear installer 2...has anyone had luck doing this and if so would you kindly provide instructions?

Google Pixel Watch Faces (Wear OS) 2.2.32.565527540 APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror

Google Pixel Watch Faces (Wear OS) 2.2.32.565527540 APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 5] ekerbuddyeker:
How do we install these
[Android TV General] dinesubedi:
I have an Android 9 Smart TV,

and I want to set a custom MAC address on my TV using adb and busybox ifconfig eth0 hw ether XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

However, after restarting the TV, it reverts to its original MAC address.

Is there a way to make this custom MAC address change permanent on my Android TV?

The contents of buil.prop is,

# begin build properties

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh

ro.build.id=PPR2.180905.006.A1

ro.build.display.id=mt5862-userdebug 9 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ro.build.version.incremental=TVOS-04.16.031.01.12

ro.build.version.sdk=28

ro.build.version.preview_sdk=0

ro.build.version.codename=REL

ro.build.version.all_codenames=REL

ro.build.version.release=9

ro.build.version.security_patch=2020-04-05

ro.build.version.base_os=

ro.build.version.min_supported_target_sdk=17

ro.build.date=Fri Dec 25 18:44:43 CST 2020

ro.build.date.utc=1608893083

ro.build.type=userdebug

ro.build.user=builder

ro.build.host=mm-CB_S_MTK9255_B_fae_all

ro.build.tags=dev-keys

ro.build.flavor=mt5862-userdebug

ro.build.system_root_image=true

ro.product.model=SMART TV

ro.product.brand=MediaTek

ro.product.name=mt5862

ro.product.device=mt5862

# ro.product.cpu.abi and ro.product.cpu.abi2 are obsolete,

# use ro.product.cpu.abilist instead.

ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a

ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi

ro.product.cpu.abilist=armeabi-v7a,armeabi

ro.product.cpu.abilist32=armeabi-v7a,armeabi

ro.product.cpu.abilist64=

ro.product.manufacturer=MediaTek

ro.product.locale=en-US

ro.wifi.channels=

# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device

ro.build.product=mt5862

# Do not try to parse description, fingerprint, or thumbprint

ro.build.description=mt5862-userdebug 9 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ro.build.fingerprint=MediaTek/m7332_eu/m7332_eu:9/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ro.build.characteristics=tv

ro.ir.device.name=MStar Smart TV IR Receiver

ro.keypad.device.name=MTK TV KEYPAD

# end build properties

#

# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES

#

ro.bionic.ld.warning=1

ro.art.hiddenapi.warning=1

ro.treble.enabled=true

persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib.2=libart.so

dalvik.vm.isa.arm.variant=cortex-a53

dalvik.vm.isa.arm.features=default

dalvik.vm.systemservercompilerfilter=speed-profile

dalvik.vm.lockprof.threshold=500

net.bt.name=Android

dalvik.vm.stack-trace-dir=/data/anr

ro.expect.recovery_id=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[Android TV General] russellburton742:
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[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] Glitch:
Hi, any way to install galaxy themes and wallpapers on pixel 3a xl? Do NOT suggest root or bootloader unlock.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pxlkeshi:
First off, please be free to insult me on my complete noob knowl on this topic but I wanna learn to hopefully start making my own custom modules and etc, and I have an idea to maybe try to modify my screen hertz ? Maybe make my display only 10-90hz adaptive as 90 and 120 don't have that big of a difference, I know google already does the 10-120 but I was thinking of making it more aggressive and also allowing my screen to be set at 10-60 Hz on certain apps that only support 60hz as well, I know there are apps like smart Hz but when turned they just force peak refresh rate to 120 on all and peak 60 on apps you set to 60 and doesn't really use the adaptive display, hopefully if anyone has a bit of time could tell me a few suggestions on where to get started, or even if it's possible etc, any help would be appreciated<3 (btw this is probably gonna be only for the pixel 7p to pixel 8p models )
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
There are hoards of YouTube videos on how-to plus it would be nice to have some knowledge of scripting and C++.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] pxlkeshi:
I'm currently on the kirisakura kerner and it's working great, I wanted to know if anyone else have been using any other kernels(sultan, despair) and how their experience, UI and battery life etc have been after flashing them, would love to see some differences and quirks in these different kernels
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
Kirisakura and Sultan are both great.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] HipKat:
Once there's an A14 Version, I'd stay on Sultan
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] pxlkeshi:
Any reason you prefer it over the kirisakura? Honestly I'd take any kernel that provides me w the best battery life
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] HipKat:
I've seen 0 difference in battery life from kernel to kernel.

Truth is Kirisakura does no what I went to Sultan for; to keep the phone from overheating. Since there's no A14 version of Sultan yet, I went back to Kirisakura and it's been fine
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] gpvecchi:
Do you really suggest a custom kernel against the stock one?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] benoboa:
If you're looking to increase battery life and decrease heat yes.
[Sony Xperia 1 V] wolfaas12345:
So a decent chunk of people more often than not want to flash their Japanese models to EU or US models

However in my scenario I'd like to go the opposite route and flash a Japanese firmware on the EU model question is is it possible?

Any advice would be appreciated
[Sony Xperia 1 V] D`car:
It is easy to flash European modem on Japanese model:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/14mxx4m
I'm not sure about the entire firmware.

If we are talking about flash of a Japanese modem to a European model, then the procedure is obviously similar.
[Sony Xperia 1 V] Robot76:
Difficult to know without trying, but I'd prepare another firmware on standby just in case it has problems.

The DQ-44 is slightly different in hardware having 16GB and Mobile FeliCa/Osaifu-Keitai.

Let us know what happens...
[Sony Xperia 1 V] Vaalberith:
For me, flashing dq72 to dq54 false-enables eSim, and modem don't work even with physical sim. So cross-model full firmware flash is haram. Flashing only modem (ex. dq72 -> dq54) is ok.
[Sony Xperia 1 V] sakvithuk:
Hi,

Thank you very much for the info.

So after flashing only the modem dq72->dq54, did the eSIM actually got enabled?
[Sony Xperia 10 IV] sn1k4r:
Hi. I need help. I try flash my phone to Lineage rom and now it boots up to android stock rom but touch screen doesn't work. What happened?

I unlock bootloader, and try flash.

Only one error i got on fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img

(fastboot flash vendor_boot flashing is not allowed for partition).

And then i try to fastboot recovery and now i'm stuck. What to do? Thanks for any help.

p.s. fixed with newflasher flash stock and it work again!!!
[Sony Xperia 10 IV] Uniqu2039:
Sounds like you need to flash from fastbootD (note the 'D' in the end, this is the usermode version of fastboot without a 'D').

You can get there by running 'fastboot reboot fastboot'.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] A.Priori:
Has anyone gotten this to work successfully? If so, any tips?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I don't think that will work, but I'll stand corrected if someone got it to work. You'll probably have to use the V4A Reverse Engineered version.... or JamesDSP.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
Just a heads-up to anyone looking into V4A reverse engineered version. AFAIK the latest version still does not support convolvers+DDC.

So for most, it will probably not be helpful.

I will try out JamesDSP tomorrow on my P8 Pro, hopefully it will work without issues.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Yeah, that's why I use both V4A reverse engineered and JamesDSP.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] A.Priori:
Ah, I'll have to look into these options. Just getting around to rooting and installing stuff on my P8P today.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Where is jamesdsp download page. Went to github and couldn't find it.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Samuel Holland:
Have y'all given NLSound a try? They have a mtk devices zip that can be flashed in magisk with many sound improvements options. Just thought I'd mention. They have a couple groups NLSound team support & updates on telegram, that you can easily find if interested.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Zackptg5 - Android

zackptg5.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
JamesDSP also releases their file in the community magisk repos (like AMM), plus JamesDSP has a Telegram where they also sticky note all the recent updates.

A quick Google search should give the results. Can't post the Telegram group here, since XDA for some reason doesn't like that.

--

I tried out the newest JamesDSP version "v5.8 (8-8-2023/9-10-2023) by james34602, jackptg5, ahrion" and it works perfectly on a Pixel 8 Pro.

No longer do I have to reduce my Sony XM4 to AAC quality, instead I can enjoy pure LDAC high fidelity audio via my customized convolver/ddc (you still, however, need to activate legacy mode!). It seems that either JamesDSP fixed the issue (not being able to use higher quality audio codecs), or Google did with Android 14. My Pixel 7 Pro with Android 13 fails at that, and I need to manually reduce the audio codec and sample rate to get JamesDSP to work with that phone. Not any longer.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I also have JamesDSP working with V4A Re-engineered (with AML of course) on A14 QPR1 Beta 2.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gettinwicked:
What are your jdsp settings? And where do I enable legacy mode?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] toolhas4degrees:
Do

You need aml to use NLSound? And isn't it also chip specific. Do they have tensor zips. Last I knew it was just snap and mtk.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rrusek:
Is JamesDSP still working after the Jan 3rd update?

It stopped working saying that the magisks module is not loaded. Checking magisks the module is loaded..
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] vegetaleb:
Btw can V4A finally boost Android Auto (USB) volume? I must say Musicolet can but at max volume there are distortions , I think volume boost (db) in V4A is cleaner but last time I tried it with AA back with the Oneplus 7 pro 3 years ago it didn't affect the sound
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] GohanBurner:
I have Viper4Android Repackaged 0.6.1 working. Have to install Audio Modification Library and if you want it to process things like games you also need to install the Audio Compatibility Patch. I had to modify mine to skip keypress detects because they don't work.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] pro_b:
Do you have a link to the working version that you're using?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] vegetaleb:
So in the end which version is working on P8P? Any link?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
This one works. However, not all options are enabled as it's a work in progress.

You can supplement it with JamesDSP if you want. Both work together with AML installed.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] vegetaleb:
Thanks!

Amplify (increase volume) is unfortunately greyed out, any module that can increase loudness?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
With JamesDSP you can increase Post Gain or use a Convolver or EEL (Live Programable DSP) that increases volume.

There may be others...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] cyclopt69:
Hey,

Anyone having issues with the new read aloud function? I can select text and get read aloud via the drop down, but the read aloud function from a long power button press starts to process and then nothing happens.

Regards,

J
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
I just tried to use "Read aloud" and an error message pops up with "Sorry, the required system update is in progress. Try again later".

So I guess either we have to do an update (no updates in play store for me), or maybe it's server sided and Google has yet to unlock the function.

Edit: I just checked my play system updates, and it says August (stock P7 Pro, fresh from the factory). I'll manually trigger the update and see if it works after the fact.

Edit 2: Google doesn't want to update Play System, it stops at 0% download. Well, whatever. I'll give it a try tomorrow, maybe their servers can't handle all the new users today.

Edit3: It seems that there are more features still not available on my P8 Pro. When I tried to use "Tools" with my Google Camera, it says "Editing tools will be installed soon. Please check back later".

It seems that there are a lot of features that still require updates.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] calsurferpunk:
I had the issue with the tools being unavailable when setting up my Pixel 8 pro last night, but it was working for me in the morning. The only thing I did is open the Google photos app and finish letting it setup before I went to sleep. Not sure what else could have changed as I turn off WiFi and mobile data when the screen is off.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
The mentioned functions work properly now for me too, so it was definitely an update thing in the background.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Questions & Answers] kepetrov:
I have a problem with the charging of my phone for several days.At first I noticed the problem one morning when the battery was at 65% after whole night charging. On next day it was the same. The phone is not charging more than 65% and I am not using any of the battery care functions. I thought that the problem was with the original charger and tried a different charger for IQOS (9W) and the phone was fully charged. I bought a new fast charger with the same specs as the original one, but now the phone is not charging at all with these two fast chargers even though it indicates that the charging is hyper charge or fast charge. For now my only solution is to charge it only with slow charging adapters like the one I mentioned ( for IQOS) . I tried factory reset, tried charging from the side port. Do you have any idea what might the problem be and is there a solution ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peelp5090:
so, I was using my Archos 101 internet tablet on Android 2.2 but then it came to me! can you get the Archos 101 internet tablet to Android 2.3 or Maybe 2.3.4?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peelp5090:
True, never thought of that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jim44:
I'm going to try it but are there any instructions on how? I downloaded CyanogenMod ROM 4.0 with my laptop. I have ADB debugger set and the platform toolset. I see my tablet with ADB devices.
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] hamzaharoon1314:
I have a question: is any KernelSU available for Redmi Note 10 Pro with "Evolution X Rom" or "Pixel Rom."