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Hello guys,i m new on the forum,and i have decided to register my self on this forum for explore a world that i know only a bit.i have a huawei p9 that it's give me some problem. So i have decided to flash a rom on it. Someone can suggest me the best rom that i can flash on it ? Thank you for help
Maybe before you flash anything it would be good to actually find out that is causing you problems and why?
For most of time when someone have problem is just some small thing with settings/update or very rare bug in that specific device.
Flashing new ROM for most of time give you more troubles and most of its "features" are just placebo that will stop be so nice after week or two, when you start using phone as usual.
Not to mention that today, sadly, most of people who want flash modified system have no fricking idea what they actually do, and they dont realize that its not walk in the park. Half of them dont even make backup of their own data not to mention about full device it self.
So seriously instead of jumping in to the train that you dont fully understand I would first recommend to find out what is causing you problems, then if you are not capable of that, make full backup of device and just make full wipe of device, that really fix probably 80% of problems that people have. And then if you still feel that you need more from device, root it, play a bit with possibilities that it give you, and then thing about flashing custom rom. Because truth is than most of those roms, are just standard roms cleaned from few apps, some tweaks in build.prop and lots of useless features... all that you can do without new rom.
Thank you for the answere.
The problem that i have on my smartphone is that it's became really slow. For slow i mean: slow when i type on the keyboard,slow to open app or anything else. I have just done a full reset (wipe data,wipe cache ecc...) But it's still remain slow. I think the problem is in the software,for this reason i would try for flashing a rom on it
Before you use custom rom, try flashing latest firmware via Huawei Updater 2.0 or Firmware Finder. Just make sure that you use proper region and version for your device.
There where lots of topic how to do that, so its a matter of using search option to find details how to do it.
Such behavior is not normal, and even if people whine about Huawei, phone should not lag at all, even in heavy task(Im using split-screen almost all the time with all apps and it dont lag).
As for custom ROMs you dont have much choose here. P9 was never good phone for modifications, not only because its platform(Kirin + EMUI) but because it was never phone for geeks. P9 is for people who just want a phone that work, look amazing and take nice pictures. So it dont have big modding community. There are few roms in development section of forum, but most of it is not really active. As for picking right ROM, Im not really person to ask, because I picked P9 from all those Samsung, Sony and LG devices, because I spend lots of time on modding for past 10 years. And right now all I want is device that just work, I didnt even root my p9 because only reason why I rooted my phones for past 3 years, was to change DPI or add some features that I use, but p9 have those options by default so I dont bother about it...
So in your opinion too is not normal that the smartphone is too slow? U think that with an update i will solve my problem? Another thing with the huawei updatee 2.0 will i loose waerrenty?
I tried an OTA of Android Pie tonight, this was from EE UK.
First the system update couldn't verify, so I had to hard power off the phone, on powering on it re-installed and loaded up.
I unlocked the phone from the lock screen and it went to "Android Starting" and after a few moments rebooted.
Now the phone loads up but I can't unlock it, I just get constant PIN incorrects. It's a software issue because you never get to the limit of pin attempts, or the forgotten password option.
Contacted Sony, they've heard of it numerous times today, can't do anything about it.
They'll tell you to use Sony Companion to backup and restore, which you can't do unless the phones unlocked. So basically demand a full reset all data lost.
Update at your own risk, maybe consider removing device pin before the update if you can.
Same problem here in France.
There's a thread on talk.sonymobile: https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-XZ1-Compact/Can-t-access-phone-after-updating/td-p/1351581/page/2
So far no working solution.
The french sonyxperia twitter account is also useless.
No problem with the update here. Although, I don't have a device PIN, but a password.
After the update, some apps seem to run less stable than before...
zwan33 said:
No problem with the update here. Although, I don't have a device PIN, but a password.
After the update, some apps seem to run less stable than before...
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backup ur photos/videos and make a factory reset, everything works flawlessly for me.
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So basically demand a full reset all data lost.
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It's a painful lesson, but backing up everything before doing anything is a must, even when doing something like an OTA update which you expect to work. I'm just waiting for a customized UK ftf to become available and will be doing a complete wipe which alleviates any unforeseen conflicts.
I had full backup, the corruption was in the pincode, therefore encryption control is lost. The backups are encrypted, I've recovered apps, messages, contacts etc.... But none of the appdata was recoverable without de-crypt.
I feel lucky: I used the repair function because I did not want to have all those small issues usually coming with a big OTA update. I did not expect such a big problem though.
Not to shove it in the face of all the people having this annoying issue, but I can confirm that with a fresh install everything is smooth and I haven't experienced any "big" bug as of yet. The phone seems even faster than with Oreo.
To be honest, besides the long process to reactivate the app of my bank, I don't even mind resetting all my apps every now and then, I noticed that it preserves battery life and performances. But I do understand that this may not be an option to some of you...
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Just curious, why wait for the customized UK version? Does that have any benefits over the other firmware releases?
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TBH, I'm not so sure, about either. Having read yesterday that the Singapore fw only has the Amazon app as bloat I'm going to install it today.
EDIT: Going back to Oreo as Substratum doesn't work without root.
Has anyone affected managed to do a full reset ?
Hey there!
This is a question for experienced ones. Lately my Xz1c restarted by itself 2 times. It would just freeze in the middle of me doing something ... black screen like i should unlock it with fingerprint. I'd try again and again... but nothing. And then, it would restart. Also, some triangle with exclamation point would appear on the screen right before Sony or Android splash screen. But to shortly (less than half a second) for me to see it properly.
First time that it happened, resolution of the screen was messed up after reboot. Left 1/4 of the on screen keyboard was out of the screen. Luckily, my password does not contain letters that were missing so I managed to log in. After I logged in everything was normal.
My question is: is there a way for me to find out what was happening? Can I somehow read some log file that would tell me more about what's going on? Maybe by using adb or something? Or any other way...
Other than that, phone has been working perfectly. But I got worried. Should I be worried?
Phone has original rom. Updated by OTA to the last Oreo (47.1.A.16.20) almost a year ago. Bootloader locked. I didn't touch/modify anything and it was flawless till now.
Any advice/idea is appreciated.
Sorry for the late reply. Have you figured it out?
I'm using the the same FW, and I got the same problem. Repair or Factory Reset doesn't seem to help. Could be possibly an Oreo Bug. Seems to happen mostly while charging. Wifi can cause the problem and "OK Google" Always On.
I disabled OK Google, if that doesn't help I'll try updating to Pie.
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Sorry for the late reply. Have you figured it out?
I'm using the the same FW, and I got the same problem. Repair or Factory Reset doesn't seem to help. Could be possibly an Oreo Bug. Seems to happen mostly while charging. Wifi can cause the problem and "OK Google" Always On.
I disabled OK Google, if that doesn't help I'll try updating to Pie.
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Nope. I didn't find out anything. I was thinking about factory reset but couldn't find time to do it. Lately it happened few more times, even while I was sleeping. Phone froze. I had to factory reset. I don't think it's Oreo bug because phone worked flawlessly for a year and then it started. Maybe some Google update that comes with Google play services or whatever updates in the background.
Another idea is, maybe my phone is just out of storage. Do you have a lot of free space on system partition?
When you update to Pie, let me know if problem disappears.
I tried disabling Wifi and "OK Google" both are not the cause for me.
After completely reflashing Android 8 I only had about 3 Months without these crashes/reboots. I nearly ran out of internal storage some days ago, so that really could be a cause of this.
Be sure to Backup your data often, my system broke, had to reflash, fortunately i did a backup of everything.
I have 2GB of free storage now. Let's see if I'll get more reboots.
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I have 2GB of free storage now. Let's see if I'll get more reboots.
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I have around 1 gig. Should erase a lot of garbage. To many memes inside whatsapp and Signal folders.
Fingers crossed it will be okay .
My Storage filled up to 1GB again, had one reboot, now 3,6GB of free storage. Next try.
Still I'm pretty sure Pie does not have this problem, In the net I saw many people having this problem, but no real solution though, never seen someone with pie complaining. But I don't really want to install Pie :/
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. But I don't really want to install Pie :/
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I feel you!
komer said:
I feel you!
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I was like that, until I installed it, set it up and themed it. With no official 10 coming, as a I prefer a modified stock experience, updating to Pie was only logical in the long run.
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I was like that, until I installed it, set it up and themed it. With no official 10 coming, as a I prefer a modified stock experience, updating to Pie was only logical in the long run.
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I decided that i don't wanna go to Pie for several reasons... of which I can remember only two
1. I don't like clock to be on the left side
2. TeslaUnread app is not supported in Pie.
There are few more reasons but i really can't remember which. I simply made a decision and forgot all about it.
And I don't remember a single PRO for installing Pie. Unless, of course, it fixes an issue from subject of this thread. But I'm not convinced it will fix the issue.
But thank you for your input! Maybe I change my mind at some point.
Oh yeah there are more cons, like features removed of Sony Apps, for example Album.
Anyway 3GBs of free Storage, no reboot so far. How about you?
6GB free in data partition
1GB free in system
... didn't have a reboot lately. It's unpredictable
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6GB free in data partition
1GB free in system
... didn't have a reboot lately. It's unpredictable
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So have you guys figured something out to anticipate this random reboot issue?
I just bought this phone month ago, SOV36 au japan, and it still had some sim restrictions.
I am considering to unlock the sim restrictions for around $30-36, and then i'm experiencing this random reboot issue
Do you think it's worth for me to unlock it? Or just gave up on this phone and sell it? ?
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6GB free in data partition
1GB free in system
... didn't have a reboot lately. It's unpredictable
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So have you guys figured something out to anticipate this random reboot issue?
I just bought this phone month ago, SOV36 au japan, and it still had some sim restrictions.
I am considering to unlock the sim restrictions for around $30-36, and then i'm experiencing this random reboot issue
Do you think it's worth for me to unlock it? Or just gave up on this phone and sell it?
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Oh yeah i'm running on Pie by the way, never touched the bootloader, nor the system since i bought it
Nope, reboot happened again few days ago. But I can't keep my storage clean. It fills up fast with my usage. Maybe it's storage issue, maybe not. Can't decide. I'm still on Oreo.
So I upgraded to Pie to test it out. I had 1.85GB of free storage, and the reboot/crash happend while I tried to delete an App.
I still have warranty left, should I send it in? I really have no clue what else could be causing this. I'm using the same Apps as always and my Xperia X Compact has never seen a crash or reboot.
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@zeroichi what did you do in the end?
I had a japanese device before, long ago and it was a very pretty bad purchase I had the Sony Ericsson Xperia Acro HD, Docomo version, full of bloatware and no Android Update, while the Global Acro S received Android 4.1.2 this one is stuck on 4.0.4 with a locked Bootloader. The Xperia Ace would be interesting for me if it receives Android 10, it even rocks european/german LTE bands! However, without a German firmware.. no Wifi Calls or voLTE. Have you got that working on your japanese device?
I also upgraded my xz1c to Pie. Since then (that's cca month and a half) I didn't have a single restart or slowdown. (data partition 8.1GB free memory, system 720MB free).
I still prefer Oreo look and feel, but my phone is a bit more reliable (for) now.
Hi there community,
revolted because of battery life on my pixel (pixel 4 xl) I did few moments ago hard reset, to give it a try. Battery level droped ca. 45% in few hours doing nothing ( I don't have any new apps or somethig new on phone) During this initial setup, I was wondering should we restore our backups 1-1, will this just give us our problem back, or somehow this will be avoided? (to be clear, I am not thinking that HardReset will 100% resolve the problem, just want to give it a try)
I hope you understood my dilemma and my english
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Hi there community,
revolted because of battery life on my pixel (pixel 4 xl) I did few moments ago hard reset, to give it a try. Battery level droped ca. 45% in few hours doing nothing ( I don't have any new apps or somethig new on phone) During this initial setup, I was wondering should we restore our backups 1-1, will this just give us our problem back, or somehow this will be avoided? (to be clear, I am not thinking that HardReset will 100% resolve the problem, just want to give it a try)...
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If you mean allow Google backup to restore your apps then YES, it is perfectly safe (and a big time saver). You may have to reset again to get that option. In my experience, once you use the phone and start setting it up, the restore option is not offered again. If you are talking about another type of backup like Titanium Backup, then you would allow Google to restore first and then run TiBu afterwards to restore your remaining user apps. As far as battery performance there are many ways to track down the culprit(s), BUT a fresh start is always a good thing for phone performance and stability. Best of luck! :good:
@v12xke
Thank You for Your clear response. I did restored the apps from the google one, but I thought it would be possible to restore settings also (e.g. app folders and their position, ringtone, widgets and similar).
Maybe now is not such a big deal, I have started from beginning, but is this possible for the future and if it is, should it be done?
and I will check TiBa, thanks once again.
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@v12xke
Thank You for Your clear response. I did restored the apps from the google one, but I thought it would be possible to restore settings also (e.g. app folders and their position, ringtone, widgets and similar).
Maybe now is not such a big deal, I have started from beginning, but is this possible for the future and if it is, should it be done?and I will check TiBa, thanks once again.
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You're welcome. I use a combination of Google backup, Titanium Backup (requires root) and Nova Launcher. Nova allows you to backup all your home screen(s) icon locations and widgets. Google restore first, TiBu all the remaining apps, and then restore a recent Nova backup will get me back to 95% of where I was. App settings (and notifications) require a bit more time. As for how long between resets? I usually only reset on a major release 9->10->11, but sometimes things just happen and you either live with it, or reset. Hopefully this reset will allow you to find the app(s) causing the battery drain. Next time boot into safe mode first and try to duplicate the battery drain. If the battery is performing normally in safe mode, one of your apps is causing the problem and you have a smaller problem to deal with. in finding it. Best of luck. :good:
@v12xke
Hey thanks once again. I am sooo unfamiliar with Root and benefits from rooting the phone, it's a nuclear since for me. I bought Nova Launcher but I could not find how to enable "at glance" so I will wait for a bit, just to get bored with this launcher, I think it won't take a lot of time. And just to share, battery is much better today. I have 62% and its almost 12 hours as I disconnected it from the charger.
If you could share with me few links with benefits of rooting or some useful links, I would appreciate it so much.
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@v12xke
Hey thanks once again. I am sooo unfamiliar with Root and benefits from rooting the phone, it's a nuclear since for me. I bought Nova Launcher but I could not find how to enable "at glance" so I will wait for a bit, just to get bored with this launcher, I think it won't take a lot of time. And just to share, battery is much better today. I have 62% and its almost 12 hours as I disconnected it from the charger.
If you could share with me few links with benefits of rooting or some useful links, I would appreciate it so much.
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The ability to root is the primary reason I have stayed with Google phones over the past 10+ years. There are many advantages, but the ability to flash firmware (stock or custom) strong ad blocking and the ability to backup offline are a few. I also refuse to be locked out of something I paid for. First you should verify your variant is one that CAN be unlocked. Not all Google phones are unlocked. Where did you buy your phone? If you did not purchase an unlocked phone directly from Google, your phone may be bootloader locked and you will not be able to root even if you wanted to. First, enable developer settings and verify whether the toggle to allow OEM unlocking is NOT grayed out or locked. If you are able to toggle this setting, your bootloader can be unlocked and the phone can be rooted. Note: it is perfectly safe to toggle this setting even if you never intend to root your phone, so feel free to enable if you can. If for some reason you cannot change this setting, your phone has been bootloader locked. Step 2: Determine if the phone is carrier locked which is different from bootloader locked. Do you know if you are tied to using one carrier, or do you know for a fact you can use a SIM from another carrier? Have you tested this already? If not, borrow a SIM from a different carrier and try it. Knowing whether your phone is carrier locked is important, because if your phone is carrier locked, you may still be able to get it unlocked.
@v12xke
Thank you very much for your time and patience. I am able to unlock OEM (and i did it ) regarding the carrier lock, it's unlocked, I am using e-sim from T-Mobile and when visit other countries, I use sim card from other carrier/country and its working.
You have started my curiosity, I would like to give it a try, can you please point me at some good tutorial and will it be ok that I send you some questions if something pops out
thank you very much
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@v12xke
Thank you very much for your time and patience. I am able to unlock OEM (and i did it ) regarding the carrier lock, it's unlocked, I am using e-sim from T-Mobile and when visit other countries, I use sim card from other carrier/country and its working.
You have started my curiosity, I would like to give it a try, can you please point me at some good tutorial and will it be ok that I send you some questions if something pops out
thank you very much
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You're welcome, and you're lucky to have an unlocked version. My son does not root, but his bootloader is unlocked anyway just in case something happens we can always get it back to stock. The next step I would suggest is to download, install and test the fastboot/adb tools. It is the command line interface that enables you to push/pull files to and from your phone (and unlock the phone). Very simply you d/l the zipfile and extract into a dedicated folder (eg. adb). It makes it easier if you add that folder to your path statement, but this is not a requirement. There are many tutorials on how to install these basic binaries (as opposed to the entire SDK which you don't need). Once you can use the fastboot command "fastboot devices" and get a response from the phone you are ready for unlocking. You can find one of the exhaustive, step-by-step, and well written guide HERE. Lots of time and effort went into that guide by @Homeboy76. :good: Best of luck, and remember even if you decide not to root that's ok, but at least your bootloader will be unlocked and you will have learned some basic fastboot/adb commands. The best time to install and learn the basics is BEFORE you have a problem.
So I have some malware on my S21 ultra reinstalled the factory operating system and this thing whatever it is is still taking screenshots and just doing weird things. Like what is the next step here thanks in advance
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So I have some malware on my S21 ultra reinstalled the factory operating system and this thing whatever it is is still taking screenshots and just doing weird things. Like what is the next step here thanks in advance
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You need to give more details bud. We are not mediums here.
Which version of the phone do you have? Where did you buy it? Rooted, non-rooted? What weird things, other than taking screenshots? How exactly do you understand that it is taking screenshots, does it give you a notification or do they just appear in the gallery? How often does it happen, is it random or does it also happen when you do certain tasks?
If you need help with such a potentially complicated issue, you need to give as many details as possible so people can help you without guessing everything.
On Android 9 and above it's almost impossible to have an embedded rootkit that a factory reset won't kill. On 8 and below it is.
So it's something you installed (including updates), or that's living in your data or one of the factory installed apps. Fun times
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So I have some malware on my S21 ultra reinstalled the factory operating system and this thing whatever it is is still taking screenshots and just doing weird things. Like what is the next step here thanks in advance
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The best solution for this is to ODIN reset.
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So I have some malware on my S21 ultra reinstalled the factory operating system and this thing whatever it is is still taking screenshots and just doing weird things. Like what is the next step here thanks in advance
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That's not enough information to offer any intelligent solution. Please elaborate further. With every single, minute detail. We'd all be happy to help.
Download your factory ROM and flash the phone using Odin
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That's complete overkill. More than likely a factory reset is all that's needed... and greater care when downloading.
Pre-Pie OS's are susceptible to rootkits that can breached protected partitions but not the more modern Android versions if I remember correctly.
This is an example of one that requires a reflash to totally wipe it from the phone:
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I disagree, tot overkill at all if its a persistent malware. Plus if you want peace of mind it is about as simple of a process as loading the factory ROM. Why take a risk?
OP hasn't checked into this thread after the initial message. Maybe the issue has been solved.
I think we can stop trying to break our heads until he/she reappears and joins the conversation.
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OP hasn't checked into this thread after the initial message. Maybe the issue has been solved.
I think we can stop trying to break our heads until he/she reappears and joins the conversation.
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Or the rootkit has infiltrated all the OP's devices and data drives
Be prepared and never sync all your backup copies at the same time, stagger the syncing to help avoid the possibility of all copies being compromised.
This unlikely but it's a wild, wild world.
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That's complete overkill. More than likely a factory reset is all that's needed... and greater care when downloading.
Pre-Pie OS's are susceptible to rootkits that can breached protected partitions but not the more modern Android versions if I remember correctly.
This is an example of one that requires a reflash to totally wipe it from the phone:
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When I typed that original post I was using the phone and the keyboard kept screwing up and I was exhausted. I have factory reset the phone. The strange things that were happening like when I'd hit my recent apps tab at the bottom, if open say Ebay app then Chrome. I'd hit the recent and it would show gallery and settings. Since the factory reset it has still been taking screenshots. I've only had this phone about 20 days and got it at bestbuy. It's over the 15 day period to just take it back but hadn't been incredibly long so I guess we will see what they say. I dont do alot of app downloading or visit a bunch of websites and so on so I have no clue how this happened. Here's the real kicker, this stuff is also happening on my wife's phone (a11) I am honestly thinking about throwing the a11 in the trash and trying to get this one replaced. It's so damn frustrating it's caused arguments because I'm the one who will spend time learning how to do stuff with this. Like how to use everything the phone is capable of and can look in the settings and see that the "tracking device" in the settings that can UNLOCK YOUR PHONE, ACCESS YOUR CONTACTS" is the find my phone app that you installed from Samsung. So of course I am a "hacker" and really know nothing about this crap. And she's the person who will download every survey and shopping app she can find. So this is where I am with it idk what else to do.
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When I typed that original post I was using the phone and the keyboard kept screwing up and I was exhausted. I have factory reset the phone. The strange things that were happening like when I'd hit my recent apps tab at the bottom, if open say Ebay app then Chrome. I'd hit the recent and it would show gallery and settings. Since the factory reset it has still been taking screenshots. I've only had this phone about 20 days and got it at bestbuy. It's over the 15 day period to just take it back but hadn't been incredibly long so I guess we will see what they say. I dont do alot of app downloading or visit a bunch of websites and so on so I have no clue how this happened. Here's the real kicker, this stuff is also happening on my wife's phone (a11) I am honestly thinking about throwing the a11 in the trash and trying to get this one replaced. It's so damn frustrating it's caused arguments because I'm the one who will spend time learning how to do stuff with this. Like how to use everything the phone is capable of and can look in the settings and see that the "tracking device" in the settings that can UNLOCK YOUR PHONE, ACCESS YOUR CONTACTS" is the find my phone app that you installed from Samsung. So of course I am a "hacker" and really know nothing about this crap. And she's the person who will download every survey and shopping app she can find. So this is where I am with it idk what else to do.
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Try something bud, in the settings there is the palm swipe capture option. When you find it try and disable it and see if the issue persists. If your phone has no virus, it might have some issue with the gestures or the screen and it might be getting mistaken that you are trying to make a screenshot.
And regarding your wife, you gotta sit her down, smash on the table with your hand so you can get her attention for a bit, and show her some videos about security and the risks involved with ignorant behaviors in the digital world.
Good luck.
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Try something bud, in the settings there is the palm swipe capture option. When you find it try and disable it and see if the issue persists. If your phone has no virus, it might have some issue with the gestures or the screen and it might be getting mistaken that you are trying to make a screenshot.
And regarding your wife, you gotta sit her down, smash on the table with your hand so you can get her attention for a bit, and show her some videos about security and the risks involved with ignorant behaviors in the digital world.
Good luck.
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I have the palm swipe off. She reset hers and says it's still doing "weird stuff" but this has been such an extreme issue with us that I can't and won't touch her phone. Because even with her sitting there watching me if I'm going through **** too fast for her to see exactly what's happening it's like I'm asked to slow down and I try to... Then she's will be like well what's this and start touching **** on the screen and u lost where I was in the first place because I then have to explain something that was just there.. Like if I'm in running processes and it's like WHATS THAT. And it will be a system operation that she read somewhere is "a concern for vulnerability" and doesn't understand that it doesn't mean that because that's there that it's a problem.. It's there normally and it is possible that's a way for security to be compromised.. Hopefully you can see the pattern I'm going in..... I am pretty good with this stuff for a power user. I know what oden is.. I know what a ROM is and stuff but I have never actually loaded my own ROM on a phone. And the fact that I sort of understand some of this is working to a huge disadvantage because it's like.. Well you know how to do this stuff so no wonder she's concerned.. When in fact I don't know how to do this stuff.. I made (foolishly) the comment when I was showing a process used by find my phone to her and my sister... The fact that I just showed you this process running that your asking me about you're just viewing it in a different place shows that if I wanted to track you I'd do it and you'd be too stupid to ever find out... And it was just frustration.. I meant Id just look at your Google history or something along that mannor.. Anyways I'm gonna be heading to bestbuy to see what they say.. As far as her phone is concerned I'd rather just spend the 200 bucks and throw it in the trash. I can't do that with the s21 so this is where I am with all this. I wad actually told by my family not to worry about it.. So what if someone steals your bank info it will be fraud and you won't be responsible for it anyway.. So just forget about it and use it....and here I am
This isn't rocket science... or a soap opera
Do a factory reset then change your Google account password.
Don't load anything until it's verified to be functioning ok*.
Then be careful what you load.
*If that fails reflash the firmware.
arf8 said:
I disagree, tot overkill at all if its a persistent malware. Plus if you want peace of mind it is about as simple of a process as loading the factory ROM. Why take a risk?
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I am ready to do this if needed. I know this isn't a major thing to do but I've never actually done it and don't know where to get my factory ROM for this on my carrier and all of that good stuff. And do I need a computer to do this with oden or can that be done completely on the phone. I am not worried about anything on here I CA. Re-download apps and photos and stuff are backed up ill just start over
blackhawk said:
Or the rootkit has infiltrated all the OP's devices and data drives
Be prepared and never sync all your backup copies at the same time, stagger the syncing to help avoid the possibility of all copies being compromised.
This unlikely but it's a wild, wild world.
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Plot twist: the malware actually created the OP
SomeXGhost said:
Plot twist: the malware actually created the OP
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Yeah that's sounds about right... we're getting played.
SomeXGhost said:
Plot twist: the malware actually created the OP
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I feel the same way.
blackhawk said:
Yeah that's sounds about right... we're getting played.
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Yea I feel like I've been created by malware with all the problems this had actually caused me.
MECHMILLER said:
Here's the real kicker, this stuff is also happening on my wife's phone (a11) I am honestly thinking about throwing the a11 in the trash and trying to get this one replaced.
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if this is for real I'd say your problems are far bigger than just yours and your wife's phones. I'd be looking at everything in your house, computers, routers, your amazon Alexa and every cloud drive you own.
3mel said:
if this is for real I'd say your problems are far bigger than just yours and your wife's phones. I'd be looking at everything in your house, computers, routers, your amazon Alexa and every cloud drive you own.
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Don't forget the smart appliances.
My bets on the fridge... you know the cold, silent type.