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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barroso616:
Hi all, I have a 2019 Shield TV Pro where I mostly use Kodi to consume media content.

Seeing the resources in use when I only have the Kodi app open, I was wondering if there is a "Greenify" type application that serves to hibernate all non-Kodi applications while using Kodi and revert the state when you want to use a different one.

I would like that when I am using Kodi, no other app wakes up or stays in the background. I don't mind if I have to wait longer at some point in case I want to open Netflix or something similar.

What I wouldn't want is to have to uninstall all other apps in order to give more resources to Kodi, hence my question. I've also thought about limiting background processes to 1 or none, through the development menu; but I'm not sure if it would really work and what the implications might be.

I hope someone has a solution or can comment on what they have tried so far to share experiences.

Thanks in advance to everyone for reading this far. Best regards!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wwmoggy:
look up TDUK app killer and tduk cache cleaner in the play store
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adism:
Need to create custom link that will open in chrome in android please help
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Sakana404:
hello is it possible to flash a different model firmware on the A546DE, i see the specs are still same, will it work or not?
[Pixel C Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KaedeNashi:
I try to Upgrades Pixel C Hardware from 3GB RAM to 8GB,The Pixel C can boot to system,But the system don't read the 8GB RAM,It only read and display the 3GB, We should change the boot or bootloader?

I'm from China, my English is very poor, This post was uploaded by me using translation software translated into English. and I don't know how to program, I very like the pixel c，I try to changed it be better .

have anyone can help me？thank you！
[Pixel C Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asakura hatsuyuki:
It’s just like mipad1, nvidia’s soc has a limited max ram of 3GB.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UzY3L:
Hello,

Wanted to have some fun with my S2 and I can't get Cyanogenmod 7.2 to install.

Packages used: Cyanogenmod 7.2, clockwork mod 4, 5 and Phillz Touch Recovery 6

I've tried:

-Flashing Android 2.3.6 firmware

-Flashing Android 4.0 firmware

-Flashing Android 4.1.2 firmware

-Using CWM 4 then 5 then Philz touch recovery

Doesn't matter, result is the same: after factory data reset in CWM recovery, I install Cyanogenmod 7.2 and reboot. After reboot, the touch keys light up and the phone restart after 5s.

Could someone please help with this? Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] katruisya:
flash android 2.3.3 firmware
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kyphur:
Up for grabs here is a 10 month old At&t Tilt with the following:

Original Box with all materials included.

2 MicroSD Cards: 4gb & 8gb

1 USB MicroSD Reader

2 Stylii (total)

1 OEM AC Adapter

1 OEM Auto Adapter

2 OEM Mini USB Cables

1 After Market 1A USB AC Power Block

1 Mini USB 90 deg angle adapter (turns power cord down when in landscape)

1 Invisible Shield (Zagg.com) Screen Protector with lifetime warranty (I'll provide you with the order number incase you need to have it replaced).

I will also throw in a HTC USB 3 in 1 adapter from a Touch Pro (HTC Fuze).

Of course it is SIM & Security unlocked and has HardSPL on it. Current Rom is XDA Live v1.5 (yes WM 6.0 but everyone here knows how to put their on favorite on it).

Standard shipping with delivery confirmation to anywhere in the continential US (Lower 48) is included will ship to Canada, Hawaii & Alaska for extra charge Insurance is also included.

First $315.00 to my paypal gets it ( PayPal4Kyphur@gmail.com ), must be cash funded as it's a personal account.

I will ship within 24 hrs of payment receipt.

Note: this was one of my personal Tilts (I've owned 6!) and while it does have a few minor scratches on the case the screen has had a protector from the day I opened the box.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kyphur:
The phone is sold.

Thanks
[Realme GT] wentallout:
I'm a litle confused on why it still says UI 3.0 is the "up to date" on my phone. Any reasons?

Edit: I did try to change region because I can't stand the stock china apps
[Realme GT] Stano36:
Please try to provide more information about your device.

Dialer

*#6776#

Rolled screenshot
[Realme GT] Stano36:
You have a modified device that was originally Chinese.

Try to install

RMX2202_11.C.20 export

According to the Old Method
[Realme GT 2 Pro] mitriemin:
This guide help you restore RUI after unofficial ROMs or after soft brick (working bootloader). I prefer this method, because it simpler then use FFlasher script for many guys. Okie, let's go!

Select Full OTA, not important region, choose wanted. Collection thread help you find links for downloading Full OTA. Then download restore-rui.zip and extract restore-rui folder. Paste Full OTA (not needing extract payload.bin) in restore-rui folder. Download platform tools for your system and paste to restore-rui.

Wiping super image for each slot

fastboot wipe-super super_empty.img
fastboot set_active other
fastboot wipe-super super_empty.img
fastboot set_active other

Install TWRP

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.1_12-0_OPLUS-20240214-03-ferrarri.img

If you cant boot to recovery mode (stuck), flash

fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash vendor_boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img

Reboot to recovery mode, turn on ADB Sideload and sideload Full OTA

adb sideload <your-name>.zip

* This understanding successful sideload

You must stay in TWRP (don't reboot) and change current slot to flashed and sideload copy partitions

adb sideload copy-partitions-20220613-signed.zip

Reboot to fastbootD mode (before reboot to bootloader)

fastboot reboot fastboot

Create and flash logical partition for fix OTA

fastboot create-logical-partition my_company_<current-slot> 0
fastboot flash my_company my_company.img
fastboot create-logical-partition my_preload_<current-slot> 0
fastboot flash my_preload my_preload.img

Format Data in RUI fastbootD menu and boot to system. Enjoy! 😊
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
I'm using LineageOS. Are there any flags or any possible edits I can do to disable the builtin browser from apps (such as facebook)?
[General Questions and Answers] Ultramanoid:
One drastic option if you have root is to remove entirely the system WebView apk in Lineage, which is usually the browser view most applications use, because they don't have their own. This will break all applications that need it though -- which sometimes are applications completely unrelated to web browsing.

Alternatively as an easier solution, you could block internet access to any such applications independently in App info > Mobile Data & Wi-Fi > Allow Network Access, etc. Browser view in the application will still be used, but shouldn't be able to connect.
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
Thank you very much.

The first option looks like a nuclear option. I believe it is wrong to mess with it.

The second one blocks internet access of the whole app. I'm only seeking to disable the browser, and I want something that is not easily turned off from system settings without using a PC.
[General Questions and Answers] Ultramanoid:
Well, a third option would be to modify the application itself, but that would mean having the knowledge to decompile it and reconstruct it with the parts you don't want being disabled, which is also time consuming, as one would have to do this every time the application has a new version.

No easy solution that I can think of.

Maybe find an alternative application instead of the one you're wanting to modify.

( I remove Lineage's WebView myself as I only allow proper web browsers to have internet access, but my setup is not acceptable for most people. )
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
Thanks again. My setup is not acceptable to most people either. I limit the number of apps installed on my phone, and I use it only for specific tasks dedicated to a phone (full fledged web browsing is not one of them). I use a firewall: https://github.com/elyahw/filter-Android The problem with it is that it is possible to disable easily.

Recently I found a very clean solution for firewalling (dnsmasq) which is to use a walled garden (allow a certain list of domains but block everything else) but I still haven't figured out how to build it on Android: https://github.com/elyahw/dnsmasq-Android

I will certainly try removing the WebView. I would appreciate it if you can advise on the kinds of apps it will break. Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] LucasBS1:
Maybe the tool App Manager has something ?

Releases · MuntashirAkon/AppManager

A full-featured package manager and viewer for Android - MuntashirAkon/AppManager

github.com
[General Questions and Answers] Ultramanoid:
I understand. I use Android devices as computers, not really as phones -- the other extreme. So I do use full web browsers, but only those and the terminal have internet permission. No other application does. I try to avoid those requiring internet permission as well. It's almost never justified.

I can't give you a list, as I don't use that many applications either, but I've found entirely unrelated things breaking because of it, like code editors or image viewers, because essentially they're relying on WebView to render their whole interface. Normally I can find an alternative or use a command line tool in terminal instead.

I understand where a developer doing that is coming from, if the system provides WebView already why would they work on something similar. But I don't appreciate applications being able to tap into WebView and have browser superpowers, so I avoid those applications and remove the offender.

Do you know about Termux ? It provides many Linux utilities and a terminal to run them. dnsmasq is available as a package :

pkg install dnsmasq

( I've never used dnsmasq myself, thank you for mentioning it. )

Termux | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

Terminal emulator with packages

f-droid.org

Releases · termux/termux-app

Termux - a terminal emulator application for Android OS extendible by variety of packages. - termux/termux-app

github.com
[General Questions and Answers] Ultramanoid:
One thing I can immediately warn about. Lineage's web browser uses WebView. If you need a web browser you'll have to download Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Vivaldi, or any other you prefer.
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
Thank you very much @Ultramanoid. Your opinions are agreeable to me. I do use xterm, I use git on it to push my .txt notes and synchronise them with my PC. It's the most reliable way I found. A good app to edit these notes on the phone is https://github.com/gsantner/markor

Dnsmasq is a very powerful firewall. For example you can set it in walled garden mode: Block all domains except a list of pre-defined ones (I already have a list of a few thousand domains on my PC). I found this the most effective way to block online pornography. If you have any enquiries about dnsmasq, ask me, I use it also on my pc.

I did not know dnsmasq existed on termux! I will try it immediately!
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
Actually I can install it as root..
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
Removing the webview app solves the question of this post.

The only app it breaks is youtube, but not newpipe.
[General Questions and Answers] Ultramanoid:
Actually I'm quite interested in dnsmasq for my Linux setup, but Android is pretty much bullet-proof the way I use it.

• No applications except web browser and terminal have internet access; LineageOS per-application block.

• DNSCrypt + Tor for DNS based filter and IP anonimity; https://f-droid.org/en/packages/pan.alexander.tordnscrypt.stable

• Local hosts file; https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts

• Firefox build from F-Droid without Mozilla telemetry, plus uBlock Origin with strict settings ( no third party cookies, scripts, fonts, frames, etc. ); https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid / https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releases

It's quite a drastic solution. If it works for OP great, but it won't be practical for most people.
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
Thank you.

Beware that using a hosts file larger than 1MB considerably slows down the internet on the phone. There is considerable and noticeable lag in every new connection or dns lookup, from browsing to using any internet related task.

This is why I found that the best solution is to use a dns filter, and dnsmasq is a good one.

Regarding "LineageOS per-application block" I assume you mean the general setting to disable internet access. I tend to disqualify any solution that can be disabled from the phone without the need to use a PC. This includes using browser plugins. I just want something clean safe to give to a child. I was able to reach such a solution on PC using a combination of (dnsmasq, iptables and e2guardian). E2guardian is a very powerful man-in-the-middle filter, check it out.

UPDATE regarding webview:

It looks like it breaks much more apps than youtube. E.g. amazon, Markor and even the Ignatius press bible app break down.

Right now I'm looking for a solution to disable certain app's access to webview. I wonder if there is such a thing. Being able to successfully start and configure dnsmasq (which I managed to install) is an additional layer of security.
[General Questions and Answers] Ultramanoid:
Yes, as mentioned, many applications that have nothing to do with web browsing use WebView to generate and render interface elements and contents.

The same approach used by applications in macOS with WebKit or Electron applications on all desktop operating systems, where you'll find for and against camps of people -- I'm firmly on the 'against' one ... And there's many reasons why but that'd be a long conversation.

For one thing, you could easily do what you want to do if the application didn't rely on WebView, but because it does it generally will mean disable the application completely or letting it work as intended, no middle ground. Very difficult to just partially block something. The closest would be just blocking its internet access, as I pointed.

The App Manager linked above is probaby the best there is today to fiddle with deep settings in applications, but I don't know if you can modularly block access to WebView from it.

There is also :

Permission Manager X | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

eXtended Permission Manager - a small app to manage permissions and AppOps

f-droid.org

My Android device is my main computer, particularly since being able to run Linux and all kind of Linux binaries from Termux, so in my case I want to not have to use a computer at all if possible. That is my personal setup, for children it wouldn't do at all, I understand that if you need parental controls.

I don't use applications that need internet on Android. If I need Amazon or any service of that kind, I go on Amazon on the web browser, where I can control tracking, malvertising, etc.

No slowdown at all from the hosts file and my hosts file is around 4~5 mb, but there is anyway a considerable lag when adding the Tor network slowdown to the very aggressive uBlock settings, not a problem with full LTE / 5G but certainly slower than without all those things. This is secondary, it's been many, many years that I see nothing on the internet I don't want to see, and if that means slower access, I'm fine. But it really doesn't, removing all those trackers, malvertising scripts et al. from webs considerably speeds site loading, so much so that I wonder how people can even use the web at all without at least uBlock.
[General Questions and Answers] elight1:
I started a new thread here:

How to force lineageos to use dnsmasq?

I managed to install dnsmasq using termux by running this: pkg i root-repo && pkg up && pkg i dnsmasq This installs it in this path: /data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/dnsmasq I followed the instructions in this post to configure dnsmasq...

xdaforums.com

If this can be solved I believe it can make a big improvement for you as well from using hosts.

Thank you.
[Poco F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China)] sepharg:
I recently got a Poco F5 Pro and I'm thinking about playing around with it a bit. However, I'm not sure if I'll want to stay unlocked or go back to stock

The question would be, I know that unlocking the bootloader is a process that needs to be done by requesting to Xiaomi and then following the actual process. Once I unlock the bootloader, if later on I re lock it, to unlock it a 2nd (or 3rd, etc) time would it require me to go through the whole process with Xiaomi again? or once unlocked the first time, it's easy to move back and forth?

thanks so much
[Poco F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China)] NOSS8:
Once the bootloader is unlocked and if you re-lock it just use Miunlock again and the unlocking is instantaneous.
[Poco F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China)] sepharg:
ok thanks for that!

I wasn´t able to find a straight response about it, and found some sources that mentioned each time the waiting period is needed
[Poco F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China)] NOSS8:
Note:

For those who have re-locked the bootloader with a HyperOS, you still have to use the app but unlocking is immediate.
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] crxngy:
Hello! I have seen other people talking about this topic but i haven't seen anyone actually fix RIL on the A54, specifially the A546B variant. I'm not smart enough to dive into the details about building the RIL files but if anyone manages to give us at least a zip file to flash in TWRP with the working RIL basically every GSI will work with the A54. Also apparently the fp sensor doesn't work in GSI's for some odd reason so if anyone is able to fix these two things they would be praised by everyone on this page
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] TestaMic:
So, let's answer your request.

1. Corect, the fingerprint sensor is broken and we hope a treble droid update (maybe qprs2) will fix. (It's a possibility)

2. I can replicate the RIL issue. Here is what i discovered:

If i install the gsi with dsu sideloader, ril work

If i install gsi with dsu sideloader but one ui is rooted, ril doesn't work

If i install gsi from TWRP, ril doesn't work.

So if you want ril, install gsi with dsu sideloader on NON-MODIFIED one ui.
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] crxngy:
Thank you for the reponse, i have a small problem when i try for example to install a gsi it doesnt work using DSU sideloader, my a54 isnt rooted so i used the adb command and it gives the notification to reboot then when i reboot it shows the samsung logo, black screen, then goes back to one ui
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] TestaMic:
What gsi did you use? i know some don't boot on a54x...
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] crxngy:
I dont really remember but i think an android 13 gsi so thats why it probably didnt work, any gsi's that work perfectly on the A546B?

Voltage OS or Evo X ?
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] TestaMic:
Both worked for me
[Samsung Galaxy A22 5G] Bifzy:
I need a custom from for my a22 5g that has dex.

Any suggestions.
[Touch 3G General] pkoubek:
Hi,

can anyboby tell me how to stop every minute beep sound during calling?

I can not find any way how to stop it.

Thanks a lot.
[Touch 3G General] draconian:
um really surprised

i've been using my jade for a year now and its my 1st time to hear about a minute beeper on jade !!

check if its an optional function by ur service provider :)
[Touch 3G General] MvBoe:
I agree: It must be a function of the network, IMO.
[Touch 3G General] bigmek:
may be it is a Jade Clone....
[Google Pixel 8] rw_on_xda:
I'm on the jump to buy a Google 8 (nonPro)

I ask my self if it's worth to get the 256 GB storage variant (prize plus ~100 €)

currently I've ~30 Apps on my old device (Samsung S4). The most storage consumer off them is mapfactor (offline navigation) with all maps installed (~1,2 GB)

so the only thing I could think off to push a 128 GB variant to it's storage limits are:

- taking much photos and

- the A/B partitioning thingy (doubled installed OS where one is the backup/fallback of the other [ wording correct ?])

I usually do not take much photos, what might change with the pixel.

sub-questionen:

What is the size of one photo taken with a pixel with default setting ?

Could one post the storage size overview og an Pixel 8 here ?

Hint: I'm used to run Google-free OS's like LOS, GraphenOS on the Pixel 8.
[Google Pixel 8] AggresiveSoldier:
Just shot a few pictures of random things.

They vary in size between 3 to 4MB per picture.

Running stock rooted (KSU) rom myself with April update, see attachment for storage overview of the 256GB model.

I went for the 256GB just to be sure when i might take videos.

With videos it could go quite quickly in storage.

Like my misses also has a P8 256 and she has no problems filling the storage😅

Mine is clean installed 2 days ago, so for reall usage it might give a distorted view, but it should show whats used with just some apps installed, no games.
[Google Pixel 8] rw_on_xda:
good hint I hadn't on my radar

thanks for lightning fast support !!!!
[Google Pixel 8] deepseaturtle:
I went for the 128 GB and I think I made the right decision. It's my secondary phone but I carried almost everything from my previous Android phones. To give you an idea, here's what's taken:

View attachment 6091826
[Google Pixel 8] Dr.Pepper:
Im comfortable with 128gb

All photos and videos are on cloud storage without compression -> dont need keep them on phone)

So, its super individual situation (for someone even 1tb is not enough 😂)
[Google Pixel 8] rw_on_xda:
Thanks $All for answers

I guess I go for the 128 GB
[Google Pixel 8] GoodyOG:
Unrelated question, With KSU installed, can you install system update with no problems?
[Google Pixel 8] AggresiveSoldier:
Yes, although i use PixelFlasher to udate my device where the update is also containing KSU.

Download OTA update file.

Disable modules in KSU.

Reboot device.

Import OTA in PF and patch with KSU.

Install Patched OTA and WIN
[Google Pixel 8] emilywalt1507:
A photo taken with the Pixel 8 on default settings typically ranges from 2-5MB.
[Google Pixel 8] thatsupnow:
I got the 256 pixel 8. I had the pixel 7 128 version and between my downloaded Spotify and pictures it was pretty full
[Google Pixel 8] eugenesan:
Storage size was never a priority for me when choosing a phone. But since it's support period was extended to 7 years, 256mb was an easy choice.

Who knows what awaits us in such a distant future, at least from technology perspective.

For reference, over the last 7 years Android itself grew x2, Apps grew x3 (in some case much more) and Media files x3.

Also nowadays people store more things on their devices, like: Work profiles, offline maps, Manuals, Drone remotes etc.
[Google Pixel 8] Kamlesh96:
Choosing between the 128GB and 256GB Pixel 8 depends on your storage habits. The 128GB is ideal for moderate photo/video takers who use cloud storage and don't install massive games. If you record a lot in high resolution, store media offline, or plan to keep the phone for years, the 256GB offers peace of mind for a slight price bump.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] GlebYan:
Hi folks!

Could you please suggest to me the high-quality usb-c to HDMI adapter suitable for gaming on the external screen? I'd like to play PUBG mobile on the big screen (it is much better for my eyes). My galaxy s22 (Exynos 2200) supports screen mirroring on the external screen, but the frame rate is too bad. There are freezes, frame drops, and kind of output lag. All these problems together make the game absolutely unplayable. The frame rate seems the same as in my old galaxy s8 (snapdragon 835) which is much weaker than S8 but both show the same unsatisfied performance with the external screen.

So, I suppose that it could be a problem with my made-in-china usb-c to HDMI adapter and I trying to find something suitable especially for gaming. It cold be better if the adaptor also has another usb-c for charging and USB to connect joypad.