yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] mvikrant97:
Its not like that. Emergency mode does not works like that.

I have downgraded and upgraded so many phones. Irrespective of the MIUI installed it can be upgraded or downgraded.

Please see here

Xiaomi Auth Flash

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[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] krynyx:
As I said! You can do that, if the device don't have the "anti rollback" protection changed by the xiaomi updates.

I made downgrade on my device many times, since 2020. Now (after 05/2023), with the xiaomi protection, I can't made it more. If I flash another ROM version, it don't start, but got bricked.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Cases

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Hardened​

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Brand​

Case​

MagSafe/Qi2/Magnetic​

Port Cover​

Camera Cover​

Kickstand​

Links​

Pelican​

Shield Carbon​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✳️​

Pelican

Case-Mate​

Pelican​

Voyager Black​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✳️​

Pelican

Case-Mate​

Pelican​

Voyager Clear​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✳️​

Pelican

Case-Mate​

Pelican​

Protector Carbon​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✳️​

Pelican

Case-Mate​

Pelican​

Protector Black​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✳️​

Pelican​

OtterBox​

Defender Series Pro​

❌​

✅​

❌​

❌​

OtterBox

BestBuy​

OtterBox​

Defender Series​

❌​

✅​

❌​

❌​

OtterBox​

OtterBox​

Defender Series XT Clear​

❌​

✅​

❌​

❌​

OtterBox

BestBuy​

CaseBorne​

CaseBorne​

❌​

✅​

❌​

✅​

CaseBorne​

i-Blason​

Armorbox​

✅​

✅​

✅​

✅​

i-Blason​

i-Blason​

Cosmo​

✅​

❌​

✅​

✅​

i-Blason​

Poetic​

Spartan​

❌​

❌​

✅​

✅​

Poetic​

Poetic​

Guardian​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✅​

Poetic​

UAG​

Monarch Pro Kevlar​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Monarch Kevlar​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Monarch Pro​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Plasma XTE Pro​

✅​

❌​

❌​

✅​

UAG​

UAG​

Metropolis LT Pro​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Pathfinder SE Pro​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Plasma XTE​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✅​

UAG​

UAG​

Monarch​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Pathfinder Clear Pro​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

UAG​

Pathfinder Pro​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

UAG​

Rokform​

Rokform​

✅​

❌​

❌​

✳️​

Rokform​

VRS​

Damda Glide Ultimate​

❌​

❌​

✅​

✅​

VRS

Amazon​

VRS​

Terra Guard Ultimate​

✅​

❌​

✅​

✅​

VRS

Amazon​

VRS​

Damda Glide DuoGuard​

❌​

❌​

✅​

✅​

VRS

Amazon​

VRS​

Damda Glide Pro​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

VRS

Amazon​

SUPCASE​

Unicorn Beetle PRO​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✅​

SUPCASE​

SUPCASE​

Unicorn Beetle MAG XT​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

SUPCASE​

Juggernaut​

ADVNTR​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Juggernaut​

SaharaCase​

ArmorElite​

❌​

❌​

✅​

❌​

SaharaCase​

GHOSTEK​

ATOMIC​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

GHOSTEK​

GHOSTEK​

NAUTICAL​

❌​

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❌​

GHOSTEK​

ARMOR-X​

MX-SS24-S24U​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

ARMOR-X​

ARMOR-X​

MN-SS24-S24U​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

ARMOR-X​

Encased​

Waterproof​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Encased​

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Basic​

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Brand​

Case​

MagSafe/Qi2/Magnetic​

Port Cover​

Kickstand​

Camera Cover​

Links​

Insignia​

Hard-Shell​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

BestBuy​

Insignia​

Silicone Case​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

BestBuy​

Samsung​

Silicone Case​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Samsung BestBuy​

Samsung​

Smart View Wallet Case​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Samsung BestBuy​

Samsung​

Grip Case​

❌​

❌​

✅​

❌​

Samsung BestBuy​

Samsung​

Gadget Case​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Samsung BestBuy​

Spigen​

Liquid Air​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Spigen Amazon​

Spigen​

Liquid Slot​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Spigen​

Spigen​

Thin Fit​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Spigen Amazon​

Mous​

Clarity 2.0​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Mous​

Mous​

Super Thin​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Mous​

Mous​

IntraLock​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Mous​

Mous​

Clarity​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Mous​

Ringke​

Onyx Magnetic​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Ringke​

Ringke​

Onyx​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Ringke​

Caseology​

Nano Pop​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Caseology​

Cyrill​

UltraColor​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Cyrill​

PITAKA​

MagEZ Case 4​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

PITAKA​

Thinborne​

Thinborne​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Thinborne​

EFM​

Monaco Wallet​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

EFM​

Spigen​

Liquid Crystal Glitter​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Spigen​

Spigen​

Liquid Crystal​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Spigen​

Caseborne​

Slim​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Caseborne​

ZAGG​

Crystal Palace with Kickstand​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✅​

ZAGG​

ZAGG​

Santa Cruz with Kickstand​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✅​

ZAGG​

ZAGG​

Crystal Palace​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

ZAGG​

ZAGG​

Milan​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

ZAGG​

ZAGG​

Santa Cruz​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

ZAGG​

ZAGG​

Luxe​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

ZAGG​

PeakDesign​

Everyday​

✅⚠️​

❌​

❌​

❌​

PeakDesign​

Pela​

Multi​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Pela​

BURGA​

Multi​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

BURGA​

TORRAS​

Guardian​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Amazon​

Encased​

Clear​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Encased​

Encased​

ClearBack​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Encased​

Encased​

Loop​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Encased​

DUEDUE​

Liquid Silicone​

❌​

❌​

❌​

✅​

Amazon​

Bare​

Bare​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Bare​

Latercase​

Cyber Edition​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Latercase​

T-Mobile​

GoTo Flex​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

T-Mobile​

Shieldon​

TUCCH​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Shieldon​

Shieldon​

SHIELDON​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Shieldon​

Crave​

Dual Guard MagSafe​

✅​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Crave​

Crave​

Dual Guard​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

Crave​

bellroy​

Leather Case​

❌​

❌​

❌​

❌​

bellroy​

Prodigee​

Hero​

❌​

❌​

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❌​

Prodigee​

Prodigee​

Glow​

❌​

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❌​

❌​

Prodigee​

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Multi Case​

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Case Stores or Brands with many listings​

Cases.com, ESR, Case-Mate, Punkcase, ARMOR-X, Whitestonedome, BlackBrook, FNTCASE, Encased, SUPCASE, Benks, Velvet Caviar, Carved, NILLKIN, Gorilla Cases, FREEWELL, ITSKINS, AXS, Nimbus9, EFM

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"OtterBox" style multi-layer cases on Amazon​

MXX, I-HONVA, Jelanry, ONOLA, Qinmay

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Screen Protectors​

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Tempered Glass​

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Brand​

Name​

Camera Notch​

Material​

Warranty​

Links​

ZAGG​

Glass Elite​

Cut Out​

Glass​

Limited Lifetime​

ZAGG​

Spigen​

GLAS.tR EZ Fit​

Covered​

Glass​

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Spigen​

Mous​

S24 Ultra​

Covered​

Glass​

​

Mous​

Whitestonedome​

Dome Glass​

Cut Out​

Glass​

Limited Lifetime​

Whitestonedome​

Whitestonedome​

EA​

Cut Out​

Glass​

​

Whitestonedome​

TORRAS​

Diamond Shield​

Cut Out​

Glass​

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Amazon​

Techmatte​

amFilm​

Cut Out​

Glass​

​

Amazon​

WSKEN​

Privacy Screen Protector​

Covered​

Glass​

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Amazon​

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Polymer/Flim​

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Brand​

Name​

Camera Notch​

Material​

Warranty​

Links​

ZAGG​

Fusion XTR3​

Hole Punch​

Polymer​

Limited Lifetime​

ZAGG

BestBuy​

ZAGG​

Fusion​

Cut Out​

Polymer​

Limited Lifetime​

ZAGG

BestBuy​

ZAGG​

Fusion Privacy​

Hole Punch​

Polymer​

Limited Lifetime​

ZAGG

BestBuy​

UAG​

Flex​

Cut Out​

Hybrid Polymer​

​

UAG​

Spigen​

Neo Flex​

Cut Out​

Polymer​

​

Spigen​

Ringke​

Privacy Dual Easy Film​

Cut Out​

Polymer​

​

Ringke​

Ringke​

Dual Easy Film​

Cut Out​

Polymer​

​

Ringke​

PITAKA​

Ultra Thin​

Cut Out​

Polymer​

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PITAKA​

MAGIC JOHN​

Ceramic Film​

Cut Out​

Ceramic Film​

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Amazon​

QuadLock​

Galaxy​

Unknown​

TPU​

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QuadLock​

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Skins​

dBrand

Slickwraps

EGO Tactical (Skinned cases, various brands)

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Chargers​

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Brand​

Name​

Speed​

Links​

Samsung​

EP-T4510​

45W​

Samsung - BestBuy​

Spigen​

ArcStation Pro​

65W​

Spigen​

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Miscellaneous​

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Lens Protectors​

Brand​

Name​

Warranty​

Quantity​

Price​

Links​

Spigen​

Optik Pro​

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2​

$29.99​

Spigen​

Ringke​

Lens Protector​

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1​

$16.99​

Ringke​

Whitestonedome​

CLensZ​

​

2​

$19.99​

Whitestonedome​

Pelican​

Lens Protector​

​

1​

$30.00​

Pelican​

ZAGG​

Glass Elite

(EU Only?)​

Limited Lifetime​

2​

$16.28 (€14.99)​

ZAGG​

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Other​

ESR HaloLock Compatible with MagSafe, Universal Magnetic Conversion Kit​
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] graycatgrayhat:
Acknowledgments and Notes​

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Notations​

✳️ Kickstand available with an addon

⚠️ Breaks S Pen functionality

Spoiler content hidden.

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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] donthateme702:
View attachment 6080882

Just wanted to put out there, i use this and it fits like a glove. You get case with kickstand, front screen protector that snaps on and lens covers for$24.99 and it has 4.5 out 5 rating from 7500 views. You also get 3 dust remover stickys, cleaning cloth and 2 alcohol wipes to clean fron screen and camera lenses. And customer support is great, they respond quickly if you have any issues,and will replace any deective items you may incounter. Its By ESR and you can get it here or check it out for yourself. https://amzn.to/3vlyghV
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] salimifran:
I have been using Gadgetshieldz film protection for my S24 Ultra for the back and sides and would recommend them. I saw them on the Google Pixel 8 Pro accessories guide too. Its a self healing hydrogel kind of film. I have only got their protection film for my S24U but they do offer more accessories like Tempered glass, Skins and Camera lens protectors.

Although I am using a 3rd party case, the cases tend to scratch all the edges and corners with dust piling up over time and this film is providing the perfect layer in between the case and my S24U.View attachment 6095252
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] jonboi:
Need to add Ringke Fusion Magnetic, I have this and its fantastic. Magnet stronger than other cases i've tried.

Galaxy S24 Ultra Case | Fusion Magnetic

The Ringke Fusion Magnetic for the Galaxy S24 Ultra embeds eleven magnet ingots in the center of the clear polycarbonate back panel to coordinate with the inner magnetic coil of the device for a powerful magnetic overlay.

www.ringkestore.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] derausgewanderte:
If you need something that holds your phone and you can pull it out or tuck it away quickly, this is something to consider. Belt holster that accommodates the S24 Ultra with case and wallet by a US small business from Oregon called Simple.Be.

I have been using Simple.Be belt holster for several years. Unfortunately, the last one got too small for the S24 Ultra with case and wallet attached so I reached out to the company to get one custom made. While they have standard sizes for specific phones and cases, you can also send them exact measurements for what you need. In my case, I have a MagBak case and a MagBak wallet or a popsocket on my phone.

The material is made from the same material that is used for seat belts, it's extremely durable, light weight and minimal design. I got the open one ("the answer 500") and the phone slips in and out easily. The only problem I have is that sometimes they recognize this as a gun holster at security checks, haha.

I realize that $39 is a lot of money for a holster. But this one will last you forever and you pay for the quality.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] T1Cybernetic:
That's an interesting idea and one that I've never seen or thought of before. I've purchased something similar many years ago for my arm when running or at the gym but a holster like that could be amazing when at work when I carry things heavy and close to my body.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] thepredator_:
Just a suggestion. I'm using lens protector from gadgetshieldz and it's pretty good when it comes to quality and it doesn't affect the camera quality.
[Introductions] bigWHAAAT:
Hello everyone! For a long time, I've used XDA to get help on multiple things, like fixing common problems with my cranky old phones, and flashing roms on some old phones and tablets for fun (when I had time to of course)! And now, since I'm getting my fair share of problems I can't solve, I decided to join in on the fun! Not only to ask, but also to try and help people here with their own problems, even though I'm not that tech savvy, I'll do what I can. Now, about myself, I don't think there isn't much, I'm just a very regular nerdy student, nothing more nothing less!

Anyways, I hope you guys have a great day, and cheers from Brazil!
[Google Pixel 8] maxo_91:
Hi all,

I'm about to order the Pixel 8 and plan to root it in order to get the pro controls in the camera which is something I really want to have but I hate big phones (thus why no 8 pro)

Since I live in a country where the pixel is not officially sold and I have several people confirming that the Google One VPN is not working here for their Pixels, I was wondering if there's a some kind of Lsposed mode or app which can enable it on a rooted device?

SOLVED

I solved it. It cost me ~10 euros + travelling in an supported country. I bought an uk "pay as you go" esim from giffgaff. I went to Milan (Italy) for a concert and did the following:

1. Created a new Google account and (connected to a local wifi) and confirmed it via the UK number (sms)

2. Set my newly created account as the main one (settings -> top right your profile photo

3. opened the Google one vpn menu and started the VPN

4. Changed the main account back to my initial one

5. The VPN remembered the one it was last logged in and now I can use it with my newly created account in a supported country
[Google Pixel 8] SmallC500:
A country where the pixel is not officially sold, do you mean China's Mainland? If you mean there, you need another VPN to connect to Google's VPN, but a device might hardly connect to 2 VPN servers.
[Google Pixel 8] Koeties:
I've got the same problem here in South Africa. Pixels aren't officially sold here and I had to import it (bought from Amazon). When I try to activate the Google One VPN, it says that it's not supported/available in my region.
[Google Pixel 8] SmallC500:
That’s alright. Google has restricted the access to their VPN from regions where pixel phones are not officially on sale.
[Google Pixel 8] jmvelazquezr:
I'm in Mexico where Pixels aren't sold officially, so far Google One's VPN has been working for me.
[Google Pixel 8] tzyoong:
Google One VPN is available in Mexico. Here's the list of available countries.

Increase your online security with VPN by Google One - Android - Google One Help

If you want more protection from hackers and online monitoring, you can make your connection more secure with a virtual private network (VPN) by Google One. Turn on VPN by Google One in the Go

support.google.com
[Google Pixel 8] wuyue778:
已 root 的设备不可用
[Google Pixel 8] xxqxpxx:
Is there anywhere to do it without traveling abroad? I i have Google one
[Google Pixel 8] maxo_91:
maybe you can try to connect to a vpn from another device and choose a connection to a supported country and somehow tether your connection to the pixel (over usb or bluetooth maybe) that's the only way I can think of
[Google Pixel 8] Bofahad:
Smart idea but doesn't work
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Rapier:
Hi everyone and first please allow me to wish you all a great time using your new devices. However, our joy is not always full if facing issues or BUGs on our phones. As there was no similar thread and the devices being so "fresh", I thought it would be useful to have a general thread to sumarize and discuss the issues we're facing.

As I opened it, I'll be the first to post something, so here it is:

So far I can't seem to be able to use the "instant slow-mo" feature for videos in Gallery. Regardless of the chosen video, holding the finger on it does nothing, same thing in Safe Mode.

S24 Ultra 512GB, ILO CSC (EUX initially)

Anyone encountered same thing?

EDIT: OK, Sorted it out, it is not a BUG after all. The function is accessed in a different way and it was not obvious for me. I was just used to enter in Gallery, go to an album that has both pics and videos, pick one and tried to play it in slow-mo. It is not working like this so if anyone bump into this, you should go to the Gallery menu (bottom right) and select "Videos" from there. Only then you are able to use the function to play in slow motion.

I'll leave it here tho maybe somebody will need it and also some others might come up with other (real) BUGs
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] brunsman6229:
Hi, i have the same phone as you and my phone was born with "EUX" CSC and i change it in ILO CSC to have call recording options in phone settings ! but with ILO CSC i can't use RCS messages with samsung messages...

Do you have this problem too..?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] skyhonor:
Hey there, I've been dealing with this annoying battery circle bug on my Edge Widget for ages now. Despite no updates fixing it, I've been on the hunt for a solution but haven't found anything yet. I've attached some photos to show what's going on. Can someone help me out, or do I just have to deal with it?
[Connected Car] Jmoseley336:
As the title reads, I'm trying to install a 2022 Chrysler 300 uconnect 4c radio into my 2013 Chrysler 300 with the older uconnect. I've only been able to get to where it powers on for a slip second to Chrysler splash screen then cuts right back off. Any recommendations on the wiring?? Thanks in advance
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Canuck Knarf:
Has anyone found out any info for unlocking bootloader...man this could be best phone out there...OPPO got to Lighten up abit...!!!
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] abraarukuk:
anyone?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] lyndel4:
http://www.wi-not.com/

"Wi-Not Mobile enriches the mobile device by adding several features like:

... Hundreds of popular TV channels from all over the world, which are updated automatically

... Hundreds of Radio stations from more than 30 countries which are updated automatically

... Simple instant messaging with live translation

... Dedicated meta-search engine for unlimited flash mobile games

... Mini embedded web browser

... Mobile server for file sharing and social networking

... Crawler for sound searching and music downloads

... Unique mobile shopping experience (n/a in beta version)

... And fun never stops with Wi+ area "

* More than 100 new TV channels

* More than 150 new Radio channels

* A maximized TV Player for your eyes only!

* A brand new Wi-Lol 'Game Machine' to experience game

playing as never before!
[Redmi Note 12 4G] bigWHAAAT:
Hi guys!

So apparently overnight my Redmdi Note 12 4G (tapas) just decided that I can't lock my screen anymore when I press the power button, and for some reason it also doesn't lock automatically if the screen is left inactive for more than a minute, even though I set the option for that to happen. Another thing it's also refusing to do, is to keep increasing/decreasing the volume if its respective volume key is being held, instead of doing that, it just inc/dec the volume by one, and stops there. Everything else related to these buttons is working fine, the volume keys work (just in a cranky manner), the actions to screenshot and access the Power/Restart menu on HyperOS work just fine, and when the screen is locked using the homescreen widget, I can wake it by pressing the power button, I'm just unable to make it sleep again unless I use the double-tap on the screen gesture, that unfortunately only works when the screen is locked.

I've already tried rebooting and factory resetting my phone and nothing worked, so I think I'll try flashing a clean ROM on it, I'm just asking here before doing that to make sure it's not a little switch I have to turn and all my problems are fixed instantly...
[Redmi Note 12 4G] Himenaki:
Just flash an aosp rom, MIUI roms are pretty buggy
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] hakkai999:
Is there a way to reflash the firmware?
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] m4j0r4:
newflasher or mobile emma
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] YL 2000:
NewFlasher教學，將Sony手機強制刷回原廠，以Xperia 5 II為例

「NewFlasher」是XDA用戶munjeni開發的非官方Sony刷機工具，功能有三個： 將Son

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[Sony Xperia 1 IV] postmortem.:
Sony Companion tool would work too.

BTW 1 V was hit with Bluetooth bugs during A14 update too, and doing such actions doesn't help.

Reloading the firmware probably won't help.

Downgrading to last A13 build + factory reset would
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MyWebGuy:
ISSUE #1: Default photo gallery app in Android - I'm having trouble selecting Google Photos as the default photo gallery app in both my Samsung Z FLIP 5 and my Google Pixel 8 phone.

If you are a developer, and you know how to hack or edit my phone to make this happen, I will send paypal for a 1 hour zoom call.

ISSUE #2: Google voice app photo folders - If you can figure out the first issue above, then maybe you are ninja level enough to assist with this next issue. I'm currently using Google Voice for sending MMS, but I'm unable to choose from all of my photo folders when sending a text message inside of Google Voice app. I'm having trouble selecting Google Photos as the default photo gallery app in my Pixel 8 phone. I'm currently using Google Voice for sending MMS, but I'm unable to choose photos when sending a text message inside of Google Voice app on my Google Pixel 8. You can contact me via email at gratefulwise at gmail.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krynyx:
ISSUE #1: Disable the other app gallery. Go to Settings >> Search for "default apps", and on "Gallery" option select "Google Photos".

How to disable an app:

- Go to Settings >> Apps >> Manage Apps.

- Search for the app you want to disable (gallery).

- Touch over the app name.

- Press the "disable" button and confirm it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MyWebGuy:
I tried this, but the disable button is greyed out. I called Samsung, and they said that it is not possible to disable the default gallery app? Is that true?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krynyx:
With adb is possible!

You have to enable "developer options" and then enable "usb debugging", install the adb on your computer and run the "adb command" to disable the app for your user.

To disable the app you can run this commands:

adb shell
pm disable-user <gallery package name>
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <gallery package name>

To enable developer settings go to the settings app, scroll down to "about phone" option, and touch "Build Number" option many times (until you see a "you are now a developer").

Download platform-tools from android developer website to run adb commands on your phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MyWebGuy:
and what will happen when I do this? Does it then automatically start using the Google Photos app?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krynyx:
If the default gallery app is disabled, the system will not open that more, so you have to set another app as the default gallery.

You can enable the app again if you need. You can try this method if you want..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MyWebGuy:
Would you be able to do a zoom call with me tonight? If yes, let me know? My Skype chat is SMARTCHOICEWEB