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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] justin85x:
I am in Australia, Harvey Norman, so like a best buy kind of place. The phone was factory sealed so I don't know, I felt okay after reflashing and locking but stupid me did set it all up before that argh so if it was anything nefarious they have access to all my passwords. Was just trying to think of ways that this could happen.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ultimoose:
Interesting, very. In all my years of rooting (iphone 3S) I cannot recall every hearing about this. If you have no doubts it was factory sealed then congratulations you just won the phone lottery.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] TopNotch729:
Brand new? Unlocked bootloader? Google would never!🤣 You seem to have gotten very lucky
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
I didn't realize that android flash tool was web based. I thought it was a stand alone executable in windows. :p
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Especially if he got a deal from a carrier and it came like that.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
You need Chrome to use it though.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Does Brave (based on chrome) work with it?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Probably not. Edge or Chrome is required according to the webpage.

edit: It says webUSB is required
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] hpower1:
i got mine today, direct from google, so when I fire it up, I'll see what I have.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tobininjafox:
My p8p was delivered today directly from Google, bootloader unlocked out of the box. Spoke to someone on the pixel team and apparently all of them are unlocked bootloader?? Would really appreciate if others confirm if theirs are unlocked from sealed box
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
One other member reported this as well.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tobininjafox:
I thought the chat person was getting confused between unlocked bootloader and unlocked for all carriers, glad others are turning up like this far and wide. Defo seems a Google thing now
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
It really would be, especially for any that ordered/bought carrier variants (accidentally or shipped from a carrier warehouse), but there's always the security implications.....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
Well, this can be a potential security concern.

A device meant for customers, fresh from the factory, should most definitely not have an unlocked bootloader.

This either sounds like a human error in the factory, or you got a device not meant for resale, or someone tempered with your device.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Some are saying lucky. But think of the people not on XDA or other tech sites that boot their phone with an unlocked bootloader. Warning messages, application failures, GPay not working and various other things we know how to mitigate if we *want* an unlocked bl but they don't. So anyone like that who sets up the phone, realizes something is amiss and calls Google. They tell them to relock the bl and everything is now wiped out and since their old phone is gone there is no way to fully restore the device. Not a pretty scenario.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bsg411:
Is Android Flash Tool the same as the Pixel Flasher app?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Does GPay not work specifically because of an unlocked bootloader? I thought it was just root detection....

I definitely know banking apps and games and such don't like unlocked bootloader though...

Android Flash Tool is not the same as the PixelFlasher app. Android Flash Tool is an official Android Tool. There is an official Google tool called Pixel Repair Update and Software Repair Tool (never tried it though). PixelFlasher is a program made by a member -- but it has a plethora of more non-stock options and checking protocols (as well as a detailed & comprehensive activity log to help the developer troubleshoot problems for other members/users); like rooting, re-rooting, flashing individual partitions, flashing Full Factory images or Full OTA, extracting required boot images and patching them, disabling verity & verification (for custom kernel purposes), with comparing checksums and other checks to make sure you are using the right files/versions/locations/protocols, and a whole bunch others (those are just what I can think of on the top of my head)!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
It is only root detection
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
They are locked. Confirming this.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tobininjafox:
You reporting a locked bootloader pixel 8 pro?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
Yes, carrier variants are locked as always.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
AFAIK it depends on the app. Some banking apps are super-secure and already create problems when the bootloader is unlocked (like Barclays), some only create problems when a phone is rooted.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
Just as a small reminder: carrier locks placed on phones (preventing the bootloader to be unlocked, for example) is a US thing, in Europe that's forbidden by law, since in the EU carriers are not allowed to decide what you do with your phone/or what SIM you place in there, so sometimes people here talk about stuff that doesn't necessarily apply to all others. Meaning sometimes it's useful to first find out where a user comes from.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LeoD:
Now you really would have knocked me off my chair if you told me it was a Verizon model. Also if I was you I might try a lottery ticket today lol
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] justin85x:
Are you sure? Because I set the phone up and when it came time to add my card I realised I had to lock it because I got the can't setup because your device is insecure message
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] justin85x:
This was exactly what I thought. Most regular consumers would have no idea what a bootloader is and it would be a horrible introduction to pixel, they wouldn't be able to download and use fastboot and a terminal. I've only seen one other say theirs was unlocked so far, I was hoping it was more so I felt more secure knowing it was just a mistake in a batch 😆
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
I hope my T-Mobile sim unlock processes over the next 24 hours. If not, I'm returning and doing another iPhone SE trade with Best Buy for an unlocked one.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Aphex13:
I just received my Onyx P8P 1TB carrier unlocked directly from the Google store, and everything is locked as expected. It's really odd to receive new phones with bootloaders already unlocked. Did it give you the orange warning screen when you first booted it?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
T-Mobile's unlock policies might be tighter now with the recent changes. It's a Faustian bargain.

Deal with garbage Best Buy trade-in values every year for an unlocked phone OR...

Go5G Next and $8 a month for each new Pixel Pro but it's locked. Closest thing to what Pixel Pass upgrades could've been.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] justin85x:
Yup as soon as I turned it on, it was very strange. Anyway I reflashed system image and everything so it should all be secure now one would hope.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] x111:
I wish Google phones will come with unlocked bootloader and root switch in developer settings.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tobininjafox:
Mine is also not allowing me to use Google wallet coz of unlocked bootloader, I guess at this point I might as well root and safetynet it with Magisk / whatever. 😔
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tobininjafox:
Or maybe even as a checkout option
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
This is a new development....It's not like that for the Pixel 7 or 7a (or Pixel Fold that I'm aware of), nor any model before that......good thing to keep note of.....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
Garbage Trade-in values?? I'd say $550.00 is not only the best Trade-in there is, but well worth it
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Was thinking the same thing. $450 for my P7 was the best I've seen so far. Sometimes I wonder where people get their info.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] hpower1:
Well mine was normal, bootloader was not unlocked when I opened it. Just for those interested.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
@HipKat , May I ask where you're finding $550 for trade-in? We were speaking about the P7P; I doubt that trade-in value is for that device. Are you speaking on something like the S23 Ultra or 15 Max Pro -- but I'd imagine the $700 Google Store is advertising is reserved for those devices...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
BB had $550 for the P7P and $450 for the P7. I think that deal is over though. The Google store did not offer anything substantial for our P7s.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] cmh714:
That is the rebate Best Buy gave with the free wifi Watch. I picked mine up yesterday
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
No my friend. $550 at Best Buy plus the free watch.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
It's not over.

My Best Buy Experience

Or.. WTH Just Happened?? So, today's my day off, I got up, and made sure everything was backed up with Swift, Google One and copying things from Internal Storage to my computer. Pulled the screen saver off, and the one over the camera, which was...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Danish_123:
I am trying to add click image of user from Android mobile app in Android studio, and want open front camera always instead of back camera. But it works on some devices. I want to work every device. Currently I am using OnePlus? Here is Code

Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE);

intent.putExtra("android.intent.extras.CAMERA_FACING", Camera.CameraInfo.CAMERA_FACING_FRONT);

startActivityForResult(intent, REQUEST_IMAGE_CAPTURE);

Please provide complete solution
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
The code you provided is correct for forcing the front camera to open on most Android devices. The prevention might stem from:

-- The device's camera app may not support forcing the front camera to open.

-- The device may have a custom ROM, e.g., OOS, MIUI, etc. or some sort of kernel that is preventing the code from working.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunzads123:
i have 20 tablet i want to upgrade for selling somebody can help me plz
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[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] engmasss:
Hello,

I am contacting you about a problem that is deeply affecting the operation of my business.

I have a Xiaomi phone farm, but the phones are disconnecting from the server for no apparent reason. The cable that connects them is connected properly.

Models: Redmi 12C Redmi 9A, bought new in September 2023

This has already been done:

Phone updates

Changes to usb hubs

teamviewer (the app doesn't stay idle for long)

activate "disable adb authorization timeout" option

Please help us solve this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] grilledcheese.:
The Canadian firmware of the S20FE (SM-781W) doesn't have e-sim enabled, but the unlocked American (U1 XAA) one does. I'd like to flash the American firmware on my phone but I'm having some trouble.

My phone's current version info:

One UI: 5.1

Android: 13

Baseband version: G781WVLSAHWF2

I believe this is the most recent 781W firmware according to the firmware update changelog

I have used Bifrost (frija would only download the 07-12 firmware, not the 07-20) to pull down what I believe is the most recent U1 XAA firmware which according to the samsung firmware update history is G781U1UESCGWFC. The name of the file that was downloaded was:

SM-G781U1_4_20230712180310_nvsn1iciqs_fac_G781U1UESCGWFC_G781U1OYMCGWFC_G781U1UESCGWFC_G781U1UESCGWFC_XAA

When I try to flash this firmware using Odin3 v3.14.1_3B_Patched which I downloaded from this thread: https://xdaforums.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/ I get these messages:

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> abl.elf

<ID:0/004> xbl.elf

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

pretty much right away. From looking around the forums it seems to me this means I have a mismatched bootloader version, but I know others have had success flashing their Canadian variant S20s with the U1 firmware from these reddit threads:

https://www.reddit.com/r/freedommobile/comments/yzifbo/_/jcz5p4m

https://www.reddit.com/r/Galaxy_S20/comments/13j137e/_/jmjv72v

https://www.reddit.com/r/Galaxy_S20/comments/13j137e/_/jkg3g60

So I figure I must be doing something wrong. Could anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] 3mel:
look for patched Odin here I guess, I wouldn't have said it's likely to work but who knows !?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhan2023:
Hi ,

I am trying to do a test on my Android Kernel with the following.

Alter framebuffer as.....

Override given pixel column by the closest even column

Ex: replace values in 3rd pixel column by 2nd column and 5th by 6th etc..

This is to make a visual effect on the final render screen.

To complete this task, I like to know which file/files I should look into. Can you please guide me in the right direction.
[Magisk] EthanG01:
Hey everyone, I'm reaching out to the knowledgeable community here for some guidance. I'm a newcomer to this world, and I'm looking for assistance in getting the Halifax banking app to function on my Moto X40 using the Displax Universal Safety Net method via Magisk. While I'm eagerly awaiting the delivery of the device I've ordered, I'm taking this time to delve into research about the rooting process and the associated tools.

Could someone kindly walk me through the process?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! I have zero clue what I'm doing. 😂 Newbie struggles lol. If I can't figure it out, I'll change regional stock ROMs, then relock the bootloader, so I can use everything without issues, and accept that I will lose updates in a couple of years without Lineage OS.
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[Android Apps and Games] Anatoly.Khoduk:
4D shapes in 4-dimensional geometric space (only space, not time + space) have 4 coordinates in their vertices (x, y, z, w). Also 4D figure has 4 sides: width, height, length, and one more. In 4d space there are 6 types of rotation exists: xy, xz, yz, xw, yw and zw. You can create 4 mutually perpendicular lines in 4D space. It's impossible in 3D. There are 2 kinds of torus exists in 4D. Simple analog of 3D torus. It's asymmetrical torus, built from 3D spheres likes 3D torus build from 2D circles, and second type of torus is Clifford Torus - symmetrical. It has 2 holes. One hole could be found in 3D rotation, second hole could be found only in 4D rotation. 3D shapes have w = 0 coordinates (x, y, z, 0), so 3D shapes is volumetric in 3D rotation (xy, xz, yz), but they are flat in 4D rotation (xw, yw, zw), because their 4th side is equal 0. You can upload application with 4D, 5D... ND space and a lot of figures on android from google play here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hypercubes.and.hypershapes123 In this application side of screen with 3D - for rotation in 3D, and side with 4D - for rotation in 4D.

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[General Topics] israil123:
MI Y2 NV data is courepted
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
Share your shots :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
I already have a few shots I want to try out once mine gets here. Sunday, I'm hoping to go to my previous employer to give it a good low light test. (Art museum. Has a room that's kept pretty dark and it has an intricately carved ceiling.)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
I've been playing with mine all day (ooer missus) but not been out to take any shots yet, looking forward to trying it and i hope you get the museum shot, that should be brill.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
Macro certainly seems improved over the Pixel 7 Pro.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
30X zoom seems marginally improved over the P7P, i still wouldn't want to use it for a wedding but you certainly can tell what everything is and a photo is better than no photo.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] toby913:
Here are a few shots from me. I pre-ordered a bay p8p and am testing out a few things 😃 so far quite happy.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] M3nti0n:
Lighted objects in low light did also improve very well.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Utini:
I am currently in Tokyo and doing lots of pictures.

I somehow can't really notice any difference between "night show" and using the normal camera mode during the night.

Does the camera use night shot automatically when required?

Also, is there any reason not to shoot with 50MP except file size?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
50mp gets you a wee bit more cropping room as long as you can keep that extra resolution steady. So far in what I've shot, I can tell a difference.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
That said, macro shot using high resolution. Ended up rotating and cropping off the corners. Judging by the upload size though, the full detail isn't going to come through.

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
I was attempting to focus on the kuanyin through the gate but I didn't quite nail the focus. (Didn't want to bother with my glasses and I really should have.)

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Utini:
Thanks, and do you actively switch between normal camera and night sight? And if so, I guess u notice a difference unlike me? :D
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Oddly, I haven't tried switching to night mode in the app and I have tried taking a night time photo that turned out ok. Now I might have to go try the same shot with night mode selected and see if there's a difference. In the old camera app, there was an option where it would automatically do it if need be but I forgot to look at that in the new app.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Utini:
Let me know about your results/findings ;-)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
Was attempting to get a decent picture 😔
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
how can i improve my pictures
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Rafik0805:
Aa
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Major Tokage:
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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Ok, just got back from trying out regular vs night mode. There's definitely a noticeable difference. One ends up getting more data than the other. I'll attach my two photos in posts below.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
This is without selecting night mode

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
And this is with night mode selected
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
I don't even know if this is the right forum for this as the photo was taken on my P7P but all the trickery was done on my P8P.

Original and then Generative AI vs Magic Eraser.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Utini:
And I just noticed that "auto night sight" can be enabled in the settings :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
Wembley.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kondi10:
I was at Madonna concert last night and took lots of pictures. I was quite close to the stage, so did not use zoom stronger than 5X. I have attached few pics, the videos were also ok, though I cannot get it yet why sometimes the recorded sound was perfect and sometimes it was a bit "muted"
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
My dog, Opal in Portrait mode
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CyberLykan:
Maybe you had Audio Zoom enabled?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Walking around last night I decided to give a moon shot a go. I used the 20x zoom on the 5x lens for this and then cropped in a bit. With all that being said, it's not horrible for being shot on a phone. Definitely not going to replace my dedicated camera any time soon. Oh, and 30x is just not worth it so far.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Gum Drop from a Sweet Gum tree (macro mode)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] danw_oz:
First time I have had an opportunity to take a good photo, storm came through last night at sunset created an amazing sky, Pixel 8 Pro did a good job I think.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
If I hadn't seen Oz in your name, I'd think you saw the other end of something that came through my place of work this morning that gave us skies like this. Then again, I work for a place in Kansas and they embrace the Wizard of Oz so..... maybe? 😂
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
I mean, who knows, maybe the other side of Oz this morning? Pro controls to make sure the colors and brightness matched the scene.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] danw_oz:
Nice!!!, The only thing I don't like with the pro controls is if you mess with the warmth or coolness the photo looses contrast due to a strong cast
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
As a small sidenote because some people complained about the new 50 MP mode always taking 2-3 seconds to do a picture: that's not entirely true.

I've shot many pictures with my P8 Pro and noticed that in well-lit scenarios, it's point and click and instant shutter.

However Google lowered the threshold for nightsight to kick in, as such the phone will chose to use nightsight to improve a "normal" picture in scenarios that we humans might not consider dark. It also sometimes kicks in in high contrast scenarios (e.g. you are shooting looking into the sun) in an attempt to better balance out the picture (my assumption).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
Looks like astrophotography mode is back while using the ultra wide, can't wait to see people's shots using that.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Yeah, I just need to get out to some place with dark skies (If only I had this thing in hand in August.) and the moon to go away. Just for giggles, I do have a shot I want to try even without dark skies just to see if it'll pull anything at all.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] welshandy2322:
Not the best at taking pictures
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
I've the same problem, light pollution in the UK is very bad and when you do get the longest nights with the clearest skies the milky way core is below the horizon 🙄
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Yeah, that's a big problem. I'm going to need to map out my next road trip around the new moon AND locations not socked in by marine layers. But there is one lucky guy in the southern hemisphere who has been able to shoot the Milky Way with it:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Misterxtc:
Nothing but spiders and birds in the tree stand yesterday..

But I got a few cool pics walking around couple hours later.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] zeon321:
Taken with the telephoto cam from inside a moving car. I'm happy with the result.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] danw_oz:
Someone posted a photo of the moon the other day, and I can confirm the same results, until... you use full manual mode in Pro settings, For a hand held shot I think it came out pretty alright for a phone, it not going to win any nat geo awards, hahaha
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
^Yeah, that was me and you pretty much have to use pro controls and reduce the exposure for it to come out.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Utini:
Are you guys using the 50mp or 12mp mode? There is a discussion about this on reddit.

After ~1.000 pictures during my japan trip, I only found 1 or 2 situations where the 50mp was too slow. Otherwise I was always using 50mp.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] irishrally:
Macro ...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] MrBelter:
Im going to be honest i think the Pixel 7 Pro made a better job of taking moon shots from what i have seen, on P7P shots you could make out individual craters, the 8 Pro at the zoom extremes seems considerably worse to me.