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[Q] Twitter login trouble

Hi guys, well I want to ask you for a solution to this trouble. Thing is that I can't login from the official twitter app for Android in my Ideos X5, I tried many times to do that but always I receive the same message: "username or password is incorrect, please try again later". Even I tried to login from another account and it doesn't works neither. Then I downloaded some alternative apps like Tweetcaster, Plume or Echofon but no... the same thing
If you need some info I will drop down there some data:
- Model number: U8800-51
- SO version: Android 2.2.2
- Baseband version: 203026
- Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
- Build number: U8800-51V100R001C178B025SP05
- Custom version: CUSTC178D001
Thank you in advance, please tell me if you need another info.

Can you post your /etc/hosts here? You can get to it with any file explorer with root support.
Sent from my U8800

Blefish said:
Can you post your /etc/hosts here? You can get to it with any file explorer with root support.
Sent from my U8800
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have I to root my phone first, right?

WTKI said:
have I to root my phone first, right?
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Yes. Can you login in twitters page in browser?

julle131 said:
Yes. Can you login in twitters page in browser?
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Yes, I can. There is no problem. I'll check the /etc/hosts

I had this problem on my 8800Pro with tumblr app. It kept saying that credentials are wrong. Upgrade to Gingerbread magically fixed it. Hosts file was clean, tried reinstalling, even contacted support. Very weird stuff.

I tried to attach the file here, but I can't.
Anyway, here is the link with my etc/hosts file.
Hope someone can find a solution for this

I tried to login twitter from 4 square and I received this message:
"401: Authentication credentials (https://dev.twitter.com/docs/auth) were missing or incorrect. Ensure that you have set valid conumer key/secret, access token/secret and the system clock in in sync the screen name) password combination seems to be invalid"
Sent from my U8800-51 using XDA App

OK guys, I found the solution by myself it was simple:
1. Menu > Settings > Date&Time > Automatic
(I had well configurated my time zone, date and time, but I needed to activate the network data)

WTKI said:
OK guys, I found the solution by myself it was simple:
1. Menu > Settings > Date&Time > Automatic
(I had well configurated my time zone, date and time, but I needed to activate the network data)
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Okay. Great that you got it working.

Collection of fixes for CM12 and Liquid Smooth Lollipop

Heres a collection of issues people have had and the ways I've seen to fix them so far. This is just what I've gathered from the CM12 and Liquid Smooth threads to try and organize it all into one post. I will try to keep this updated everyday as users find fixes (Credit will be given where credit is due). Fixes for older builds will eventually be moved to the bottom of the post as they become obsolete.
These are not guaranteed fixes, but may be able to help! This is not a support thread! I am not a developer!​If this post helps you, hit thanks! If this post linked to another post that helped, please hit thanks on that post also!
If you have a fix feel free to reply and let me know so I can add it to the OP!​
I flashed the rom and I dont have root!
> Download and flash the SuperSU 2.37 zip from the URL below. If you need to get to recovery, enable advanced reboot options. Its under security settings in Liquid Smooth, and under developer options in CM12.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Lost Internal SDcard Access?
> Enable USB Debugging and use ADB to issue these commands:
Code:
adb shell
su
restorecon –FR /data/media/0
> Or run these commands from terminal emulator:
Code:
su
restorecon –FR /data/media/0
> Or install and run LG CM12 Storage Fixer from here: (Thanks to -viperboy-)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56956094&postcount=1774
> (Alternatively, you can download a flashable zip that installs LG CM12 Storage Fixer here)
https://www.mediafire.com/?3nqc51za6y1phof
All my SDcard contents are in folder 0…?
> Run this command from terminal emulator:
Code:
mv /sdcard/0/* /sdcard/
(Add another /0/ for every nested 0 folder. For example, with two 0 folders the command is: mv /sdcard/0/0/* /sdcard/)
> Or manually move the contects of /sdcard/0/ to /sdcard/ in a file manager
> Or flash the zip from somboons post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57058359&postcount=75
Knock On/Double Tap 2 Wake (DT2W) not working?
> Try running this command from terminal emulator
Code:
echo "1" > /sys/devices/virtual/input/lge_touch/touch_gesture
(May have to be run after every boot, if so see one of the methods below)
> Need the init.d script for DT2W?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...v4-0-lg-g2-t2948395/post56951929#post56951929
(If this zip doesn't work init.d may be broken on your ROM build. Download Universal Init.d from the playstore, enable it, and reboot and it should work. Otherwise see next method.)
> Or install Device Control from the playstore here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.namelessrom.devicecontrol
(Features > Knock on) App has other useful features as well!
> Or you can flash Render Kernel for Lollipop (Make sure your variant and ROM build are supported!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53880675&postcount=2
I can't get data on AT&T or T-Mobile with my VS980?
> Read this thread and flash the zip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394689
Roaming bug while on LS980 or VS980 variants?
(A VS980 user reported he lost the ability to send SMS after applying this fix. He restored working SMS by enabling roaming. Just in case you run into this issue)
> Try the following:
Open the dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#* and select "Phone Information" on the menu that pops up. Press the 3 dots menu button. Select "Select radio band". Then select the US band.
(May have to be reapplied after every reboot)
Auto-rotation and/or auto-brightness no longer works?
(Backup your EFS partition in recovery before flashing!!!)
> If your variant is supported you can try flashing the modem for your variant from here (NOT LS980, that variant must be on ZV8 bootloader!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705509
Audio distortion on LS980 variant?
> Follow the instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56986665&postcount=2076
I can click record in CM12 Camera or Google Camera to record videos but nothing happens...
> Set the video recording resolution from 4K to 1080p or less. 4K setting let's you push the button but doesn't start recording.
WiFi tethering not working?
> Possible fix, Enter this command into terminal (Thanks to genesixxbf3 for the fix and fma965 for the easy command):
Code:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
Device not entering deep sleep?
> Check your devices logcat for "E: qcom_sensors_hal: Error reading SLOW_TIMER (fd=-1) Bad file number" If visible in your logcat, try what this post says:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57148400&postcount=3148
(Download and use an app from the play store such as Build Prop Editor, or edit the build.prop with a file manager.)
Battery draining quickly? (These are general suggestions)
> Toggle data off when connected to WiFi (I use an automate app to do this automatically)
> Toggle WiFi off when not in use
> Toggle NFC off when not in use
> Toggle location off when not in use
> Set location to Battery Saver (Network only mode) if location is needed. Only flip to High Accuracy when using a navigation app. (I use an automate app to do this automatically, plus turn location off when screen is off)
> Change "wifi.supplicant_scan_interval" to a higher interval in build.prop. Its the default WiFi scan time android always performs to check nearby connections and signal strengths. Its in seconds, so 180 would be a WiFi scan every 3 minutes. (Our ROMs default to 15 seconds at the moment)
> Disable "Lift to Wake" in Display settings
> Don't use/Disable/Uninstall Google Fit
> Use Render Kernel for your variant and ROM build http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53880675&postcount=2
Lag when dialing numbers or pressing buttons? (May apply to >= 11/29 builds of Liquid Smooth)
> Disable "Use NuPlayer (Experimental)" in developer options.
Netflix issues?
> Try flashing the zip from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57260912&postcount=3572
> Or this one, this is the older one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57001344
Miracast Fix/Possible Chromecast Fix:
> Follow the instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57103874&postcount=2878
Chromecast Fix:
> Use MirrorEnabler from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54062732&postcount=1
Viper4Android issues?
> The following post has all the information you need to know, including the LolliViper flashable zip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47858556&postcount=1
I've confirmed it works with Play Music with the following settings: SELinux Permissive, Compatibility mode turned on in V4A, and Use NuPlayer turned off in developer options.
Gesture/Swipe typing not working on keyboard?
> Follow instructions in this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58118159&postcount=26
Time keeps resetting every reboot?
> Try installing the apk from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48738679
NFC Force Closing at Boot?
Reboot into recovery
Enter file manager
Navigate to /system/app/nfc
Delete the whole nfc folder
Contacts Force Closing When Editing Contact?
(Unfortunately these are not guaranteed fixes. Always backup the original APKs first!)
> Follow the instructions in this post for the contacts apk only:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57000972&postcount=289
> Or try the contacts apk + instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57002358

@MarkusMcNugen nice work, this would probably help g2 users with their problems. You could maybe ask or maybe the cm12/Liquidsmooth would like include it in his OP in the faq.
 @4thehalibit Happy we got auto adding posts into the last post else you would've claimed one page for yourself

@Rashed97 @timpohladthomas
Could you please add this forum to your OP's could save a lot of time answering repetitive questions thank you again @MarkusMcNugen
?Brought to you from my sugary G2
PHN - ls980 (sprint)
AND - 5.0
ROM - Liquid ? v4.0
KRN - Render 2.4.0 (R3)
RCV - TWRP 2.8.1.1 (blastagator)

Hey
Thanks for the people who need it
This fix the chromecast to http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193

genesixxbf3 said:
Hey
Thanks for the people who need it
This fix the chromecast to http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
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Added to OP. Thanks!

MarkusMcNugen said:
Added to OP. Thanks!
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If you find issues pm me
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to fix the date (70th bug ) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2580974

genesixxbf3 said:
If you find issues pm me
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to fix the date (70th bug ) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2580974
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Also added to OP.
Sent from my LG-VS980

Added "I flashed the rom and I dont have root!" and battery draining quickly suggestions to the OP.

MarkusMcNugen said:
Added "I flashed the rom and I dont have root!" and battery draining quickly suggestions to the OP.
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Download the newest super user beta and you will get root back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/page52
?Brought to you from my sugary G2
PHN - ls980 (sprint)
AND - 5.0
ROM - Liquid ? v4.0 (11/26)
KRN - Render 2.4.0 (R3)
RCV - TWRP 2.8.1.1 (blastagator)

4thehalibit said:
Download the newest super user beta and you will get root back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/page52
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The one I added to the OP is newer. 2.37 is the official release for lollipop support. Installing an older version would just mean having to update SuperSU and the binary afterwards.

MarkusMcNugen said:
The one I added to the OP is newer. 2.37 is the official release for lollipop support. Installing an older version would just mean having to update SuperSU and the binary afterwards.
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Yeah I was just getting him in the right area [emoji6]
?Brought to you from my sugary G2
PHN - ls980 (sprint)
AND - 5.0
ROM - Liquid ? v4.0 (11/26)
KRN - Render 2.4.0 (R3)
RCV - TWRP 2.8.1.1 (blastagator)

I was using the roaming fix successfully, getting good signal, able to download files, etc. But I tried sending text and it said it couldn't send. Was on AICP 11-29 for vs980. I restored my backup of kitkat because I needed to text, but any ideas what the problem might have been?
VZW LG G2
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I was using the stock messaging app, BTW. Didn't try hangouts.
VZW LG G2

jesssiii said:
I was using the roaming fix successfully, getting good signal, able to download files, etc. But I tried sending text and it said it couldn't send. Was on AICP 11-29 for vs980. I restored my backup of kitkat because I needed to text, but any ideas what the problem might have been?
VZW LG G2
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I was using the stock messaging app, BTW. Didn't try hangouts.
VZW LG G2
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I would check out your APN settings first and foremost. You can get a data connection and not be able to send SMS with incorrect APN settings. If you haven't yet, it's worth searching the AICP thread to see if anyone else has had SMS issues.
For what its worth, you should try a third-party SMS app like hangouts or the numerous others just in case the stock messaging app has bugs.
I use my VS980 on AT&T and haven't had a single issue with SMS on lollipop so far.
Sent from my LG-VS980

Thanks @MarkusMcNugen, I restored my AICP backup so I could try your suggestions and get logs too. But after rebooting from the restoration I simply allowed roaming and didn't use the fix. I'm able to send now, so I think I'll just leave roaming on, the r is no problem and it's working.
VZW LG G2

MarkusMcNugen said:
WiFi tethering not working?
> Possible fix, Enter this command into terminal (Thanks to genesixxbf3 for the fix and fma965 for the easy command):
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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Ain't gonna work, requires root so therefore you need to SU before that command. obviously with a rooted phone.

jesssiii said:
Thanks @MarkusMcNugen, I restored my AICP backup so I could try your suggestions and get logs too. But after rebooting from the restoration I simply allowed roaming and didn't use the fix. I'm able to send now, so I think I'll just leave roaming on, the r is no problem and it's working.
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Thanks for letting me know. Ill add that to the OP just in case.
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Ain't gonna work, requires root so therefore you need to SU before that command. obviously with a rooted phone.
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Good to know, Ill add that to the OP as well.

Added "I can click record in CM12 Camera and Google Camera to record videos but nothing happens..." and "Audio distortion on LS980 variant?" temp bugfixes to OP.

Bump! Reviving this thread from the 5th page graveyard.

Since flashing the SD card fix I've been getting this error in twrp that says, E:Resource type (font) failed to load
Also in twrp manager it tells me it can't write properly to my SD card and wants to do a fix which will alter system. I always say no since I don't know what it plans to do. It still seems to work the same and twrp flashes and backs up fine, though I haven't tried restoring anything since this issue arose.
Anyone know anything about it?
LG G2 VS980

Flash the latest Twrp (2.8.2.0) and see if you're still having issues
VS980 Running AICP Lollipop

huawei p8 lite theme issue

when i open Default themes app by Huawei P8 Lite (it says no themes in featured tab and all other tabs)
only already downloaded 4 themes are there.
I don't know whats wrong.
Please help me out here....

Hello,
First thing first check your internet connection. For some users it didn't work on wifi and only on data etc.
If it doesn't help -> in Settings clear cache for this app.
Regards
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Still you can download themes from the xda and install them by putting @ HWthemes folder.

TomaszPeplinski said:
Hello,
First thing first check your internet connection. For some users it didn't work on wifi and only on data etc.
If it doesn't help -> in Settings clear cache for this app.
Regards
//update
Still you can download themes from the xda and install them by putting @ HWthemes folder.
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i have cleared the cache of Themes App, and connected to WIFI and also checked on DATA 4G.
But issue still remains.
it was easy to download themes from this app instead of Downloading and putting the theme in themes folder.
i hope some this issue can be fixed....

ZillurRehman said:
i have cleared the cache of Themes App, and connected to WIFI and also checked on DATA 4G.
But issue still remains.
it was easy to download themes from this app instead of Downloading and putting the theme in themes folder.
i hope some this issue can be fixed....
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Can you check your Firmware region?
Go to Dialer and enter *#*#2846579 #*#* and then go to menu point 3. (Network Information Query) and then to 4. (Vendor Country Info)
For some reason your Firmware might not offer themes in your Region
If thats alright you probably have to download themes manually.

You are right | But can i change it?
PCSE said:
Can you check your Firmware region?
Go to Dialer and enter *#*#2846579 #*#* and then go to menu point 3. (Network Information Query) and then to 4. (Vendor Country Info)
For some reason your Firmware might not offer themes in your Region
If thats alright you probably have to download themes manually.
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I checked it. and it says
Vendor: hw
Country: meafnaf
Themes were working fine and i was able to download the themes from Themes App.
i think i tried updating it once on Android 6.0 by downloading the update.app file from XDA forum and it gave error while installing it. then i restarted it. After that it started to give this issue.
I just tried Factory Reset but still the Vendor information stays as is. Is there any way to fully reset my phone?

PCSE said:
Can you check your Firmware region?
Go to Dialer and enter *#*#2846579 #*#* and then go to menu point 3. (Network Information Query) and then to 4. (Vendor Country Info)
For some reason your Firmware might not offer themes in your Region
If thats alright you probably have to download themes manually.
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thanks when i Factory Reset from *#*#2846579 #*#* menu. It worked and now i can install Themes App.

ZillurRehman said:
thanks when i Factory Reset from *#*#2846579 #*#* menu. It worked and now i can install Themes App.
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You're very Welcome my friend. Glad that I could help.

How to force 4G only (LTE only) Mode?

Can someone help me I am trying to force my Huawei P10 Plus to use LTE/4G only mode. I have latest Firmware/Patch Level.
I have tryed many service codes in format like *#*#.....#*#* codes but I can not set the LTE Only mode.
Isn't it possible without "root"?

It is possible to force "4G only" without root. First download "Setting Database Editor" from playstore. Open it and look for "hw_networkmode_preferences". I use this value "9,3,2,1,11" on my phone. Save it and restart your phone. If you still don't get "4G only" option then you need to open the "Setting Database Editor" again and look for "hw_add_4g_only". Mine was set to "250". You need to change it according to your country mobile code. Look for your mobile country code here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_country_code. In my case I change the value to "250;502" since 502 is my country code. Save it and restart your phone.
Tested on rebranded P10 Plus 256GB.

jula182 said:
It is possible to force "4G only" without root. First download "Setting Database Editor" from playstore. Open it and look for "hw_networkmode_preferences". I use this value "9,3,2,1,11" on my phone. Save it and restart your phone. If you still don't get "4G only" option then you need to open the "Setting Database Editor" again and look for "hw_add_4g_only". Mine was set to "250". You need to change it according to your country mobile code. Look for your mobile country code here: <1. o prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!>. In my case I change the value to "250;502" since 502 is my country code. Save it and restart your phone.
Tested on rebranded P10 Plus 256GB.
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Thank you very much for your Help! I already installed the DB Settings Editor and found out that hw_networkmode_preferences were already "9,3,2,1,11" so this wasn't the case. Additionally I found that I have to add "hw_add_4g_only" so I added it with the wrong Country Code because I didn't know what the hw_add_4g_only means. I was searching for it a few days now and never got an answer, so I was trying to ask here. And you made it clear now. The Wikipedia Link was very helpful and it works now for my Country. I have to set it 262 for O2 Telefonic Germany.
So again Thank you very very much!

Using Huawei P10 (VTR-L29) 8.0.0.374 (185) solution above works for me too.

jula182 said:
It is possible to force "4G only" without root. First download "Setting Database Editor" from playstore. Open it and look for "hw_networkmode_preferences". I use this value "9,3,2,1,11" on my phone. Save it and restart your phone.]
For me, It works. Huawei P10 Lite
Thanks
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Worked on my Samsung Galaxy S9

Honor 6X is stubborn as heel... Nothing works.
Can't even find the commands... Sigh!

First Method :
1. Use SIM 1 as the default connection setting
2.
You need to install this app for FREE
at Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teknokia.force4glteonly
pro version : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teknokia.force4glteonlypro
galaxy store: https://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.teknokia.force4glteonly
pro version : https://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.teknokia.force4glteonlypro
3. Run the application, press the SIM 1 only or Android testing button. You will enter two LTE Switcher options and also 2 Android testing options.
4. You can try all of them which support your phone.
If the telecommunication operator you are using does not support VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and uses LTE Only Mode, so regular calls will be blocked.
Second Method :
1. DOWNLOAD Force 4G LTE Only 2020 Pro application from Google Play
2. Run the Application
3. Select SIM 1 Only menu, then Hidden Activity
4. wait to load until 100%
5. tap the search box type RadioInfo
6. In the DEvice Info app section, there is a RadioInfo activity.
7. Long Tap 3 options will appear: Create Shortcut, Launch Activity, Edit Shortcut. I recommend Select Create Shortcut to make it easier for us to enter network activity mode without having to bother opening the Force 4G LTE Only 2020 Pro application.
8. Please select Launch Activity to enter the Radio Info
9. Select LTE Only in set preferred network type

I was able to get it working on my huawei y7a sometime last year using settings database editor. Abouy 2 weeks ago i factory reset my device due to an unrelated issue and now when i try to enable it again i get an error saying my system software has rejected the edit. I tried with the version of setedit from f-droid and got the following "Unexpected failure you shouldn't not change private system settings." does anyone know what the problem could be?

K.Hatake said:
I was able to get it working on my huawei y7a sometime last year using settings database editor. Abouy 2 weeks ago i factory reset my device due to an unrelated issue and now when i try to enable it again i get an error saying my system software has rejected the edit. I tried with the version of setedit from f-droid and got the following "Unexpected failure you shouldn't not change private system settings." does anyone know what the problem could be?
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I have the same issue with p30 pro. It seems to me that after some recent updates, they've locked those settings somehow.

alesu69 said:
I have the same issue with p30 pro. It seems to me that after some recent updates, they've locked those settings somehow.
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did you find the solution for this problem because i have the same issue and i get the error message from setedit if you have the solution plz respond to me . thx

Make a shortcut to the activity .settings.radioInfo (phone info) of the app com.android.phone (telephone)

namous zakarya said:
did you find the solution for this problem because i have the same issue and i get the error message from setedit if you have the solution plz respond to me . thx
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I found a solution. You would have to use "Adb shell" (usb debugging).
The code is:
adb shell settings put system hw_networkmode_preference 11

Techie0fficial said:
I found a solution. You would have to use "Adb shell" (usb debugging).
The code is:
adb shell settings put system hw_networkmode_preference 11
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This worked for me. Thanks

So I have a 950XL what should I do next?

Hi All
Just been given a Nokia 950XL. And have to say ugly phone but great camera!!!! But before I go setting it up etc what should I do first??
So please any advice would be appreciated.
Also include if you would recommend dual boot etc and what OS..
Also what app's would you recommend??
Whats the best compass app?
Is there an app that fully uses the Barometer etc?
Whats the Best app for Panoramic photos?
Is there any camera app alternatives etc?
Is there an OSM mapping app?
thank you in advance
regards
Lohtse

Keep it
Hi Lohtse,
This device is unique I spend days wake up without sleep to solve the problem of the apps and I realize something important
The problem is bad target system management by Microsoft development tools
Microsoft store is so dumb there is many helpful app but it want appear just by search
Some of the is apps "on papers" not match with your device system version but in reality you can install it and it will work
Now let me tell you it's not totally bad device if you get the exact apps on it, it will be almost like your laptop with many helpful staff
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
Second
here list of apps you might have some of it but with old version:
Before you start just install the official AppInstaller to be able to install apps directly from the phone without alternative tool
Get it from here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HfsBg8hiqlKBTroK0xvB45h_SiSBha_1/view
Also you need to read this because some of the apps need to modify the target system version before install otherwise it will not installed.
Deploy Unsigned APPX/UWP
Utilities:
Perfect Tool (Official Store)
(QR Code, Ruler, Compass, other helpful tools)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/app/9nblggh4r8dw
Microsoft Official
The new versions (you need to uninstall the previous apps using Introp Tools)
Translator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1QTcnJFhg2sgoxQsSFJVpLcb6QNUWzyB8/view
Photos (New)
Very very advanced and helpful you can edit videos with it
drive.google.com/file/d/1vW1lXXFo2RBy0UpXeqG1-EryabRPWVWH/view
Alarms & Clock (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1kAamihWVXSAy70PKayjK21PS-bTbZas8/view
Calculator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1BneIdp59XrNtl0fE-inuN74VUr6bHqcw/view
Voice Recorder (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1EVg1ViAxMn6fEtzZG8ds3rYWQcuTBmZp/view
Photos and Editors
Panorama & Camera app (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Vl392MRMXBOtfPM3DF32X4U05nlw6zeB/view
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
Nokia Creative Studio (XAP APP Need Deployment tool)
published by Hritwik
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4090254&d=1490599831
Multimedia
Movie Maker 8.1 (Official Store)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-81/9wzdncrfhwx8
Lumia Play To (Official Store)
Very good casting app it's working with my old TV which is great
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-play-to/9wzdncrfhx3f
Video Tuner
Video Editing app with very good features
drive.google.com/file/d/1K1p5yxrVYwk9irAVK_czjkj-0sGj8w86/view
Art Tools
Paint 3D
drive.google.com/file/d/112ZYj86t4KY0X84-bItuDur8z6RuVym-/view
View 3D
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul3vSzff4hDo3oWM4vded1Iy952WH1Cs
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
NES Box (Universal Emulator)
drive.google.com/file/d/16SXF4GXl7-KX0DKbYxSfaJjy_NR1hf91/view
PPSSPP
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xuz1rCu3ThiLkTrerhWpLuT-SdzH0iDa
EmiNes
drive.google.com/file/d/1tpXx_Tc_8RoCY5bPjrjLotisBhs3nSE2/view
EmiPSX
drive.google.com/file/d/1fmb1JJGyoW9ZZ1fucum7TXaPrg1CVdN9/view
Navigators
Sygic (Official Store)
Works for me
microsoft.com/en-us/p/sygic-gps-navigation-maps-poi-route-directions/9nblggh16nlv
The only thing you might not find it, it's good browser I'm still looking for good option
most of the current browsers including Coc Coc not very good.
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
About Dual Boot & Windows 10 ARM
You know.. I broke my phone system more than 5 times one of them it was completely dead but I was able to recover it again,
the point is if you need to try go ahead it's good to see full windows run on a phone and able to run x86 apps as well.
But
Here is few points why it's not very important
Your mobile internal storage will be filled by 70% because of the windows partition
You need a usable phone to call and send messages, it's not comfortable to switch the boot each time
Windows 10 Mobile is almost the same base of the normal Windows it just Microsoft makes it useless but I hope someone will be able to install a service to run windows apps inside it as I discovered in Windows 10 ARM, I was surprised that some of x86 apps works very well.
If you faced any problem during the installation or you need any assist let me know.

Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse

Update
If you got a new phone usually many updates need to be installed, this will fix many problems and increase the performance.
Go to "Settings"
Update & Security
Check for update / Windows Update
if there is any update it will appear or you will see a message "Your device is up to date"
If the system need updates this will take some time, and it might be there is many update not only one so keep try until you get "Your device is up to date"
Unlock
Unlocking the system is based on your needs.
If you are using the phone for regular use you may keep it as it is.
What I was meaning with
Increasing Paging: Paging files will help to handle more applications in the background
SFTP: to transfer the data via wireless but it's totally optional you can still use the cable
Uninstall apps
If you tried to install the new version of i.e."Photos" it will not work because it's already installed.
so the solution is to remove the current app, but by default windows will not allow you to do that form the settings because it's built in.
As solution you can use "Interop Tools" by gus33000
Available Here:
Release Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 (Legacy) · gus33000/InteropTools
This is the latest release of Interop Tools from its Version 1 source with minor updates.
github.com
More details: Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0
Install / Sideload it (Check the guide below)
And go to "General"
Then Select "Applications"
Then Navigate to "Package List"
Search for the app you need to remove it.
You will see many packages related to the same app
In the bottom actions bar there is "4 lines" icon click on it to activate it.
Now select the packages you need to remove.
Click on the trash icon and wait until the app removed
Go to main screen to check if the app removed
If it's remove you can now install the new version
Note: I'm not sure if these steps works without unlocking I didn't tried before unlock, just try before to unlock it might work.
Install apps
Now Download the apps form the links and save them in custom folder.
Go to your device Settings
Select "Update & Security"
Select "For Developers"
Select "Developer Mode"
Activate "Turn on remote diagnostics"
Activate "Authentication"
Using your computer: open the browser and enter the link that appeared in the developer page in your phone
if you got security warning message ignore it and continue (it's normal)
On your phone press "Pair" Button you will see pin code
Enter this pin code in your browser page and click "Submit"
Now you can install the app called "AppInstaller" using the web page
Once you able to install "AppInstaller" you can almost install the other apps from you mobile directly.
Note your device and computer need to be on the same network
OSM Mapping
to be honest I never used it before so I will do some search about it.
If I got anything new will let you know.
I wish most of the descriptions is clear, if you need extra details please let me know.
lohtse said:
Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse
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I thought I had read somewhere that you can control how the flash functions(eg if all three flashes ar used or just one or two of them) I even thought I saw the setting.. But for the life of me I can't find out how to achieve this... Could someone point me in the right direction!!!!

astifan said:
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As solution you can use "Introp Tools"
Available in store: microsoft.com/en-us/p/interop-tools-preview/9ntgwlc0d3cs
(...)
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This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?

ze7zez said:
This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?
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You right I thought the version in the store same as the one I already have, I update the post with the latest version.
Many thanks for your notice.

right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????

astifan said:
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
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sadly now closed/domain for sale

lohtse said:
right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????
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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "System"
Select "CurrentControlSet"
Select "Control"
Select "Session Manager"
Select "Memory Management"
Select "Paging File"
Now In "Registry Value Data" Change The numbers from 256 to 1024
The final value will be "u:\pagefiles.sys 1024 1024"
Click on the "right icon at the bottom" to save the result
To check if the result saved just reopen the "Paging File" again, If the result back to the original "256" maybe your device is not unlocked yet.
Reboot the device to apply the changes.
Change Screen timeout:
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "Software"
Select "Microsoft"
Select "Settings"
Select "Lock"
Select "DisableNever"
Set "Registry Value Data" to 0
Then go to settings and check "Never" will be available now with some extra values.

astifan said:
Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
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is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?

lohtse said:
is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?
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To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.

astifan said:
To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.
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Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?

lohtse said:
Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?
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The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.

astifan said:
The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.
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Thank you for that... and radio works great... Have to say am loving the 950xl.... only thing I am really missing is a good off route navigation/mapping app if I could find a good one then everything would be nearly perfect.
also is there away to install the original lumia camera app so we can get flash control(number of flashes used ) back?
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???

does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device

lohtse said:
does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device
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It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message go back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.

astifan said:
It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message got back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.
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did as you suggested.. all I get in store is .this app is not compatible with this device.
nevermind... missed the my library part .... worked a treat,,, thank you

lohtse said:
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???
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As per my experiments, gain the full access to the file system is not a big deal.
the files are protected anyway and some of the important folders assigned to custom users you can't have access, even if you was able to force replace the ownership of the folder and open it.. it will cause some issues with the system.
if you have something really important in the future it's better to use Mass Storage Mode, but accessing the file system while windows is running almost useless.
just don't use the feature in "Interop Tools" which called "Full Filesystem Access" I tried it before and it caused a problem with the connection with the computer I wasn't able to access the storage

astifan said:
Hi Lohtse,
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
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Trying to install this, Used durect method(filemanager) portal and interop. but always fails after installing net packages say a prerequisite for an install could not be satisfied... any ideas how to oover come this?