Can you please see if yours is the same for me - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have had my Z1C for a couple of days now, but I have found one missing feature in chrome I am struggling to live without that my xperia t on 4.3 had working perfectly.
Its the magnifier box that pops up when you hit a link close the another one and it just wants you to confirm exactly hat you were pressing, it doesn't do it at all on my Z1C running 4.4.2?
I have looked through the settings, what few there are but I cant find anything to enable it?
Any help anyone has would really be appreciated.
Thank You

When I first got my z1c I was running 4.4.4 and chrome did have this feature. I haven't noticed it lately, though. Perhaps google removed it in an update.

Sorry just realised yes I'm running 4.4.4, but can't find a way to get the feature working, it makes navigating desktop style sites very difficult, I'm forget zooming in and out.
Can anyone confirm they have 4.4.4 and this is working? Thank you

Can anyone else please try chrome on their 4.4.4 Z1C and see if they get the magnifier on links where it is not 100% on which link you pressed.
Its a feature I am really missing, both my T and Z1C are running the same version of chrome but the T does it and the z1c doesn't.
Thank You

dougie175 said:
Can anyone else please try chrome on their 4.4.4 Z1C and see if they get the magnifier on links where it is not 100% on which link you pressed.
Its a feature I am really missing, both my T and Z1C are running the same version of chrome but the T does it and the z1c doesn't.
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Yeah I loved having that feature on my old HTC One X. My Z1c running Cyanogenmod 11 M9 (4.4.4) does not get the pop up magnifier thing... As far as I remember even when I was on stock I never got it.

potatobobguy said:
Yeah I loved having that feature on my old HTC One X. My Z1c running Cyanogenmod 11 M9 (4.4.4) does not get the pop up magnifier thing... As far as I remember even when I was on stock I never got it.
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Hmmmm so seems its something the affects all of us. Anyone out there want to find a way to fix it through xposed framework and make my Z1C perfect hehe
If anyone has it working please let me know as its such a great feature for letting you browse desktop sites on a mobile.
Cheers

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=379876
Here is a discussion about the problem. Towards the bottom there is talk of a fix in future updates. An xperia z2 user claims to have the same problem
Some touch devices report either zero or unreasonably small touch sizes. While
this doesn't present a problem for gesture detection, it does affect the
behavior of the touch-derived gestures. For example, tap disambiguation is
prevented if the tap gesture's size is sufficiently small.
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lebooo said:
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=379876
Here is a discussion about the problem. Towards the bottom there is talk of a fix in future updates. An xperia z2 user claims to have the same problem
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Hmmmm ok so at least its not just me, hopefully this is fixed with future updates as its a feature I really miss.
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[R] Ventrilo for Jellybean?

Currently, Ventriloid and Mangler are non functional for the Android JB firmware. Although the Ventriloid dev has posted a temp fix in the app description, it crashes alot and will not serve much use for me. Is it possible for someone to post a fixed app or a way to access vent on JB?
Store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jtxdriggers.android.ventriloid&hl=en
Temporary fix link:
https://code.google.com/p/ventriloid/downloads/list
Buuump. I totally need this, and many do aswell.
Metal Slug said:
Buuump. I totally need this, and many do aswell.
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Ventriloid dev here. What issues are you having with the test version on the site? I just finished up my semester at school and will hopefully have an official release out by January, but I need some help testing.
Ventrilo for JB not working?
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Ventriloid dev here. What issues are you having with the test version on the site? I just finished up my semester at school and will hopefully have an official release out by January, but I need some help testing.
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Just wanted to jump in and mention that I am having issues too. Samsung SII, cm10. When I start ventriloid is initially says connecting, but then very often goes back to mobile's home screen. It then leaves a notification bar entry saying that it is connected. When you click on that, it does its two vibrates and goes off entirely. Sometimes I can get it going again, but is very fiddly. Dont know if this helps. Hope so.
London Lad
LondonLad said:
Just wanted to jump in and mention that I am having issues too. Samsung SII, cm10. When I start ventriloid is initially says connecting, but then very often goes back to mobile's home screen. It then leaves a notification bar entry saying that it is connected. When you click on that, it does its two vibrates and goes off entirely. Sometimes I can get it going again, but is very fiddly. Dont know if this helps. Hope so.
London Lad
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Hey LondonLad, thanks for the report.
Are you using the Play Store version of the app or the Alpha on my Google Code?
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Hey LondonLad, thanks for the report.
Are you using the Play Store version of the app or the Alpha on my Google Code?
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Playstore version.
LondonLad said:
Playstore version.
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Go try out the Alpha at ventriloid.googlecode.com in the downloads section and let me know how it works for you. I apologize for any lack of features in that version but it's a huge work in progress.
jtxdriggers said:
Go try out the Alpha at ventriloid.googlecode.com in the downloads section and let me know how it works for you. I apologize for any lack of features in that version but it's a huge work in progress.
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Have downloaded and it seems to work well. (Did loose the Ventriloid icon though!) One comment: One must tick the box Enable Global Push to Talk in order to see key. That is fine, but it does cover up part of you keyboard if you, for example, need to type in a password for a channel. Not a problem, but thought I would at least mention it.).:good:
LondonLad said:
Have downloaded and it seems to work well. (Did loose the Ventriloid icon though!) One comment: One must tick the box Enable Global Push to Talk in order to see key. That is fine, but it does cover up part of you keyboard if you, for example, need to type in a password for a channel. Not a problem, but thought I would at least mention it.).:good:
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I'm glad it's working for you I'm working on a complete UI overhaul and that global push to talk was more or less a proof of concept for being able to talk outside of the app. Android has limitations for hardware key interception that won't allow push to talk while the app is in the background, so hopefully people will enjoy this new button. It will eventually be a bar with other options that can be hidden. Thanks so much for testing, I'm glad the ICS/JB fix is working.
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I'm glad it's working for you I'm working on a complete UI overhaul and that global push to talk was more or less a proof of concept for being able to talk outside of the app. Android has limitations for hardware key interception that won't allow push to talk while the app is in the background, so hopefully people will enjoy this new button. It will eventually be a bar with other options that can be hidden. Thanks so much for testing, I'm glad the ICS/JB fix is working.
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Thank you for your work on this. It is helping a lot of people! (I will make a donation shortly.)
LondonLad said:
Thank you for your work on this. It is helping a lot of people! (I will make a donation shortly.)
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I greatly appreciate it I need to get a Bluetooth headset for testing, but Christmas and next semester's tuition has completely drained me haha. Let me know if you have any other issues or feature requests!

Motorola touchless control APK

Here's a link to check it out. Not sure if it works. If anybody wants to test out the APK, please report back with your results.
Thanks but the app is only installable on the ULTRA, MAXX, Mini, and Moto X.
it installs without problems, but doesn't appear in appdrawer, and playstore says it's incompatible with the One
I have installed the .apk, but can't start it, as it isn't present as an actual app. I think, we also need the settings app directly from the Moto X/Droid Series, in order to be able to set up the actual touchless cotrols app.
Application installed just fine on my Telus Galaxy S3 with CM10.2. Added the activities shortcut through Nova Launcher. Tried to launch each activity but it just crashed.
Rebooted and continuous errors.
There's something unique in Motorola's framework similar to TouchWiz/Sense etc. I know this is the HTC One forums, but I felt like trying it out
lol i like how the OP post an apk wants people to test but it too scared to test it himself
wont work...but
why not try something that really works (touchless gesture that is)
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/hovering-controls-update-brings-additional-gesture-actions/
DinoSoup said:
Here's a link to check it out. Not sure if it works. If anybody wants to test out the APK, please report back with your results.
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Maybe we can try by changing the build.prop of the phone. We did the same with Facebook Home and it seemed to work. Anyone can try this out?
animatechnica said:
why not try something that really works (touIless gesture that is)
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/hovering-controls-update-brings-additional-gesture-actions/
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How did you get it to work? Tried all gestures and settings. Not working.
tropical cactus said:
How did you get it to work? Tried all gestures and settings. Not working.
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are you following me from phone to phone over the years? :silly:
i've got the air gestures half working (screen on, scroll through browser etc) gonna try and get the rest working later on...
as for motorola touchless control apk it will never work without the motorola chip inside
Touchless controls is going to require a Motorola Phone. It requires a specific low-core processor that allows the phone to be constantly listening, if we kept the mic in our phones on 24/7 without Motorola's specific hardware, our battery would die in 1 hour.
beanbean50 said:
are you following me from phone to phone over the years? :silly:
i've got the air gestures half working (screen on, scroll through browser etc) gonna try and get the rest working later on...
as for motorola touchless control apk it will never work without the motorola chip inside
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That would be the other way round.
I've tried to scroll browser with every gesture. Zilch.
tropical cactus said:
That would be the other way round.
I've tried to scroll browser with every gesture. Zilch.
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here's the settings i've used, but it's very hit and miss... best way i've found is to sweep my left thumb near the charging light/mic
beanbean50 said:
here's the settings i've used, but it's very hit and miss... best way I found is sweep my left thumb near the charging light/mic
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No luck. I give up. Had a couple of responses earlier, like opening browser when it was already opened and requesting root.
Have you guys tryd using a logcat to see what it keeps looking for before it crashes just saying then we could have a better understanding.
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tropical cactus said:
No luck. I give up. Had a couple of responses earlier, like opening browser when it was already opened and requesting root.
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yep it's not the best, i'm about to delete it aswell... maybe in a few years time we'll have proper full air gestures like tom cruise in Minority Report ..hehe
beanbean50 said:
yep it's not the best, i'm about to delete it aswell. Maybe in a few years time we'll have full air gestures like tom cruise in Minority Report ..hehe
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Talking of Tom Cruise, he's like Sense 5. Remember the sense on our desire? Sense 5 looks just like that. I wonder how mimi Rogers looks like standing next to him today.
CheesyNutz said:
lol i like how the OP post an apk wants people to test but it too scared to test it himself
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I was at work and couldn't download it and play with it. I have since tried it (it failed for me too), and have done some more digging. Apparently, the Moto X has a core in it's processor made to do just this. We do not have that core. Looks like this is a lost cause...
Stop saying core! It's a DSP, noting 'core' about that. .
But yes, this is useless without that chip. There is a app on play store that does the same thing and you can even set the wake phrase ('Jarvis!'). Haven't tried it so I cannot comment on battery, but I'm sure it uses quite a bit.
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Nexus 5
Is this going to be able to work with the nexus 5 because is has the same snapdragon 800 or will it still struggle? So disappointed the nexus 5 doesn't feature some of the moto x impressive features like touchless control and amazing battery. Otherwise it is a great phone!
CheesyNutz said:
lol i like how the OP post an apk wants people to test but it too scared to test it himself
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Didn't anybody tell you? We're obliged to mess around with our phones, edit build.props, you know, stuff that could render our devices as, well.....paperweights really, just so the op can laugh at our expense.
How about OP, you install on your device, if it doesn't work....bad times, if it does work, post a solution. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!
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software updates

hi
I,ve just replaced a nexus7 2013 after i hit the multitouch problem,everything was fine with it whilst it was running build JWR66N,but then i got a notification to update to the latest version.
I was reluctant to do so,but eventually decided to take the plunge,so i updated,it put build JSS15Q on my nexus...result was terrible multitouch issues,basically the update had inflicted my "working perfectly tablet" with the dreaded multitouch issue,needless to say i was gutted.
My new nexus again comes with the JWR66N build,my question is,can i stop the tablet auto downloading the new update(JSS15Q),i know i don't actually have to install it,but i was told that if i power of my nexus,it will automatically install the update when i reboot,is this true?
Don't want to go anywhere near that JSS15Q update,or any future updates at all if possible.
To be honest,i'm not that interested in having bleeding edge versions,if my nexus works flawlessly on the JWR66N build then i could'nt care less if i never updated ever again,if it ain't broke,don't fix it.
You should look at the two posts in my signature. They will cover everything you need.
BTW the update won't automatically install when you reboot. You can also turn off the notification in the framework services configuration.
sfhub said:
You should look at the two posts in my signature. They will cover everything you need.
BTW the update won't automatically install when you reboot. You can also turn off the notification in the framework services configuration.
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Okay,thanks Sfhub,can I just ask though,I have the jss15q update sitting in my notification panel,until I specifically allow it,will it just stay there,I mean,will it at some point install itself without any action by me.
What happens if I reboot,will that instigate the update process.
As long as I'M in control of when it gets installed I'm happy,I know it fixes the GPS issue,but I literally never use GPS,so I'm not bothered about fixing that.
Would really really appreciate some help on this,cheers pal
wildcat777 said:
I have the jss15q update sitting in my notification panel,until I specifically allow it,will it just stay there,
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Correct
settings->apps->all->google services framework
uncheck show notifications
if you get tired of the notification (it'll probably get rid of other Google notifications also)
wildcat777 said:
I mean,will it at some point install itself without any action by me.
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This shouldn't happen, though you might hit the notification by accident then panic and ask it to continue.
wildcat777 said:
What happens if I reboot,will that instigate the update process.
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This won't happen.
wildcat777 said:
As long as I'M in control of when it gets installed I'm happy,I know it fixes the GPS issue,but I literally never use GPS,so I'm not bothered about fixing that.
Would really really appreciate some help on this,cheers pal
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If you ever just want the GPS fix by itself with no other changes, the link is in my signature.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2421373
Thanks Sfhub,really appreciate your quick reply and the info,that's really set my mind at rest.
Once again,cheers pal

Google Camera 5.2 - Who got it so far?

Hello guys!
Im gonna keep it short but basically Google has sent update for Camera 5.2 where the update has been.....
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-camera-5-2-pixel-nexus-phones-gets-new-features-846423/
Has anyone got the update?
Also what you guys think about this update ?
For me the double tap to switch camera is "one of the best" update for me so far! haha
Thrillofit said:
Hello guys!
Im gonna keep it short but basically Google has sent update for Camera 5.2 where the update has been.....
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-camera-5-2-pixel-nexus-phones-gets-new-features-846423/
Has anyone got the update?
Also what you guys think about this update ?
For me the double tap to switch camera is "one of the best" update for me so far! haha
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Looks good!
No update here available for me (UK)
I got it on my stock pixel 2
But on rooted pixel 2 xl didn't do just sideloaded
Cheers ?
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Thrillofit said:
For me the double tap to switch camera is "one of the best" update for me so far! haha
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Really? I just do the twist motion to switch. That's still available to do luckily for me.
They removed the grid button from the quick toggles but would've been nice if they let you customize it. A portrait mode quick toggle would save me a tap.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
cd993 said:
Looks good!
No update here available for me (UK)
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Edit: got it from apk mirror and its a nice update:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-5-2-019-188906351-android-apk-download/
cd993 said:
Edit: got it from apk mirror and its a nice update:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-5-2-019-188906351-android-apk-download/
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a dumb question but if I use the APK version, can I still download updates through Google play?
Thrillofit said:
a dumb question but if I use the APK version, can I still download updates through Google play?
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No dumb questions!
To be honest, I'm not 100% sure. I'm pretty confident that you can as its still an official verison.
Come to think about it I'm sure I've also updated an app manually like this and then updated it on its next release (I think I did this with android wear).
I noticed the "subscribe to pushbullet updates" on apk mirror so did that for the Google camera. That way can get the update a little faster
Thrillofit said:
a dumb question but if I use the APK version, can I still download updates through Google play?
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Sure. I did the same thing with the phone apk a while back when it was updated to 16.0. Sometimes it just takes google a little longer to catch up with their own apps ??
So they replaced a really good feature (double tap to zoom) with double tap to switch cameras? I hope it doesn't do that during a recording.
Edit: So I have camera version 5.2 and it's the same as before.
They have improved noise levels in the photos recently, I liked that
Edit Edit : There's tons of new settings yay
Thanks google
cd993 said:
No dumb questions!
To be honest, I'm not 100% sure. I'm pretty confident that you can as its still an official verison.
Come to think about it I'm sure I've also updated an app manually like this and then updated it on its next release (I think I did this with android wear).
I noticed the "subscribe to pushbullet updates" on apk mirror so did that for the Google camera. That way can get the update a little faster
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Just updated so lets see how it goes!
Badger50 said:
Sure. I did the same thing with the phone apk a while back when it was updated to 16.0. Sometimes it just takes google a little longer to catch up with their own apps
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Oh so you are sure that I still will get update on Google play as a official one?
Jonathan-H said:
So they replaced a really good feature (double tap to zoom) with double tap to switch cameras? I hope it doesn't do that during a recording.
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Oh, No problem, you can choose if you want to zoom or switch camera! Do not worry
I always download APK updates whenever I can just cause I'm impatient. Android Police is quick on getting Google updates post with APK links. And yes, you can get regular updates through the Google Play Store still.
I would actually have liked the double tap to switch cameras with the video recording as I see iPhone Instagram stories doing it. It's cool to film something then show your reaction.

Global stable MIUI 11.0.4.0 is available for download!

Pretty much title. Still based on Android 9 as far as I know. I am rooted on 10.3.2.0 so I won't be upgrading until there's TWRP and Magisk available, but has anyone upgraded? How is it?
Downloading...
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Downloading...
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Let us know what you think!
For Mi mix 5G too? Asking because wondering if to purchase it on 11.11 sale, even though the development for it is pretty non-existed ATM.
Rockmadeofrock said:
Let us know what you think!
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Quick review, there are some new features and new UI but still based on Android 9
P/s: Scroll screenshot don't work in some apps such as Chrome
J11_PRO said:
Quick review, there are some new features and new UI but still based on Android 9
P/s: Scroll screenshot don't work in some apps such as Chrome
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Good to know! I don't use the scroll screenshot often but that is disappointing. How are the "improved" gesture controls and animations?
bobjobs said:
For Mi mix 5G too? Asking because wondering if to purchase it on 11.11 sale, even though the development for it is pretty non-existed ATM.
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I just mine mine. Waiting for the same answer
Rockmadeofrock said:
Good to know! I don't use the scroll screenshot often but that is disappointing. How are the "improved" gesture controls and animations?
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I haven't seen any significant improvement about gesture controls and animations yet
Tested a beta MIUI 11 EU before and current twrp & magisk work fine, it should be work on this as well since its android 9.
P/s: can anyone capture the ota link for me?
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Tested a beta MIUI 11 EU before and current twrp & magisk work fine, it should be work on this as well since its android 9.
P/s: can anyone capture the ota link for me?
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Oh nice, I guess that makes sense. Thanks for the heads up. How can I get the link?
I dont see some difference in FSG animations, anyway dont really like new MIUI, new font kinda bugs me for some reason, when charging that circle with the percentage in bottom is now gone, and i liked that, so much easier to see the % in the circle than how it is now, dont like the scroll in the settings.... dont really see whats "better" now, and now there are things that bothers me and did not before, so its a bad update for me, i dont know maybe i just need time to get to use to it. Btw scroll ss in chrome is working just fine for me.
lol either the server is down or the update got pulled off because if i check for updates it says that there are no updates available, but earlier today at work when i checked it was available, but was unable to download it due to crappy wifi speed.
will check again tomorrow
Because its a beta stable it's not pushed out to everyone.
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I dont see some difference in FSG animations, anyway dont really like new MIUI, new font kinda bugs me for some reason, when charging that circle with the percentage in bottom is now gone, and i liked that, so much easier to see the % in the circle than how it is now, dont like the scroll in the settings.... dont really see whats "better" now, and now there are things that bothers me and did not before, so its a bad update for me, i dont know maybe i just need time to get to use to it. Btw scroll ss in chrome is working just fine for me.
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Battery percent still show in my lockscreen while charging, maybe you can try to change to another lockscreen theme or you can turn on battery percent in status bar
yes, it still shows the percentage, but i was referring to this bottom part, it was shown in a circle before on Miui 10, and was so much easier to see the number of percentage
Rockmadeofrock said:
Oh nice, I guess that makes sense. Thanks for the heads up. How can I get the link?
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You can follow this instruction, on method 2.
d r o i d v i e w s. co m/ota-update-file-download-link-android/
GVN.Gallus said:
You can follow this instruction, on method 2.
d r o i d v i e w s. co m/ota-update-file-download-link-android/
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I captured the link since the built in download manager kept failing, this one
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.4.0.PEEMIXM/miui_MIMIX3Global_V11.0.4.0.PEEMIXM_342ec8a792_9.0.zip
CriGiu said:
I captured the link since the built in download manager kept failing, this one
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.4.0.PEEMIXM/miui_MIMIX3Global_V11.0.4.0.PEEMIXM_342ec8a792_9.0.zip
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I found the link on the news but thanks btw.
I can confirm that 3.3.1.5 twrp and magisk 19.3 work very well.
Hi guys just a quick question. I've manually updated to MIUI (Global and Stable version), the official version rollimg out very s-l-o-w-l-y for our device, because i didn't receive the OTA but didn't want to wait...will i still receive OTA updates from now on or should i install them manually everytime?
Giuskiller said:
Hi guys just a quick question. I've manually updated to MIUI (Global and Stable version), the official version rollimg out very s-l-o-w-l-y for our device, because i didn't receive the OTA but didn't want to wait...will i still receive OTA updates from now on or should i install them manually everytime?
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Did you use the built in update function? Then there is no reason to fear for that

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