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    Thread Google Photos Not Syncing When Managed Manually in Battery Options

    I have the Google Photos app set to be managed manually in power settings but the pictures still do not sync when I take them with the camera. I need to manually open the app to get the sync to start. Ive been reading around and it seems on other phones modifying this option fixes the issues...
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    Thread Cannot get PS4 Remote Play to work

    Hi All, I've tried various roms / installed magisk and the vaious plugins to put on the sony framework/ps4 remote play apk. I've gotten to the point where it shows up on the store, and installs correctly but then its just a blank screen when loading. I've tried 4-5 different apks for remote...
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    Thread Whats the difference between Xiaomi Global Dev vs Xiaomi.eu MIUI Weekly releases?

    What is the difference between these two releases? Im quite confused. They both look as though they offer OTA, the Xiaomi.eu one is SafetyNet certified which means Android Pay works. Which is preferable to just have as a stable rom to leave on my phone and not worry?
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    Thread Does Global Developer ROM support Android Pay?

    Im thinking about switching from Global Stable to Global Developer ROM (based on suggestions here) but am wondering if my banking apps and android pay will still work? I like the fact that the global dev gets weekly OTA updates. But what will happen when the phone starts getting a bit older...
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    Thread Replacement for Xiaomi Stock MIUI that can still OTA/less maintenance for non-techie

    So I've gotten an Mi 5s Plus for my wife but she wants a more up to date version of Android than what Xiaomi is releasing (current is MIUI 8.5/Android 6.0.1) as they take forever to update. Obviously I don't want to be tech support moving forward, and I'd like her to be on the latest version of...
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    Thread Is it possible to root, install an apk as system then unroot?

    I'm wondering if it's possible to root my phone, install an app that's required to be installed as system then unroot my phone back to normal? I'm on the latest stable miui 8.5.2.0. I'd like to install the new pixel launcher and have Google now working which requires the APK to be installed as...
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    Thread Possible to install a customer ROM and keep unrooted?

    Im really to the point where i cannot take MIUI anymore. I'd really love to put on a custom ROM but am worried some of my apps would stop working, mostly the banking ones. I know the Barclays Bank app is very picky about root, along with some other banking apps. Just wondering if its possible...
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    Thread Using the special cable to flash successfully with miflash but stuck on mi logo

    I've got a mi 5s plus with a locked bootloader and i read that you can use the special cable and the qualcomm mode to flash a rom with miflash. I've tried the global stable and china stable with both saying success in miflash. but when i go to start the phone it doesnt start on the first press...
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    Thread [Q] went from CM9Nightlies to AOKP-build31

    Now my mooboot menu says AOKP and also CyanogenMod option. Is there a way to remove the cyanogen mod option? as they both boot to the same thing anyways?
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    Thread [Q] updating a rom quick question

    I have an lg optimus 2x and when i want to update the rom i just go into CWM flash the new rom, flash custom kernel and reboot and am good to go. It does not seem like it for the touchpad? are there any roms that are similar to this, im asking because I dont want to reinstall all my apps...
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    Thread [Q] Is it still worth to pick this up, or wait for google tablet?

    Hi I have an opportunity to pick this up with the keyboard dock for $300 canadian. I was just wondering, I really would like a tablet for work as reading manuals on my laptop is not very comfortable. Also email, browsing, etc.... I was just curious because ICS seems to be pretty stable now on...
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    Thread [Q] Why are all the Optimus 2x so cheap??

    I just recently broke my old android and was looking to upgrade. The 2x stuck out because of the price/specs to me. Why is a phone thats compared in reviews to the galaxy sII which costs used around 450/500 (canadian$) so cheap? I can find a perfect condition 2x for around $200???? Is there...
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    Thread [Q] Rogers Razr 3g/hspa bands. Does it work in Europe/UK?

    I would like to buy this phone but i am moving to the UK in the new year. on the Rogers website it lists the frequencies of the of the Razr as: GSM Bands: 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA Bands: 850/900/1900/2100 I was wondering if this means that you can use the Razr with 3g in the UK?... or even if...
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    Thread Review: Hard Plastic case, Soft Gel case w/pics

    I know people were asking in another thread about cases, I ordered a couple a few weeks ago and just received them so I thought that i'd post some pictures and stuff. Ordering things off of ebay can be a gamble half the time but both of these cases that I ordered were worth it. Soft Crystal...
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    Thread Rogers 2.1 update supposedly christmas!?

    Heres an interview with sony america president from the rogers launch party a couple days ago. about 4 mins in he states that around the 'christmas season' they plan to have an upgrade available, as well as launch a new 'variant' http://www.rgbfilter.com/?p=3698
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    Thread Will the 3g on an North American X10 work in the UK?

    I was reading on the spec sheet for the Rogers X10 and under HSPA bands it says 850/1900/2100. I think the mostly use the 2100 band for 3g in the UK, I was wondering if I'm in the UK and I put a t-mobile UK sim into my phone if i will only get gsm, or 3g also? p.s sorry i put this in the wrong...
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    Thread Incoming Beams questions?

    I receive quite a few files by bluetooth and i know that i have to leave the incoming beams box checked to receive. I was wondering does leaving this box checked reduce battery life? is the phone doing anything if nothing is connected to the phone by bluetooth? thanks
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    Thread Help with new rom and MMS settings

    i Just upgraded to the new rom, i guess its the US version. and i cant remove the default mms server. with the old rom i could add and delete mms servers. I am not with t-mobile, but with rogers in canada and i was wondering how would i go about changing the mms settings. i tried the search and...