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IR Blaster, Air Stuffs?

Hey all -
These are probably basic questions, and I tried searching in this forums here, wasn't too successful, so I figured I'd throw this out there. My last phone was a Galaxy S 1 (yeah, *1*. Fascinate, from Verizon), so I have many generations of advancements I'm wading through.
I've seen the ads, and have had VERY limited success with the 'Air' things - like scrolling using your eyes (or tilting device). The 'touch' to me seems a little.. pointless, since it only registers me when I'm a fraction of a centimeter away from the screen - at that distance, it's just easier TOUCHING the screen.
Is this everyone's experience? Or is my phone just trying to keep its distance from me? Or are my hands and eyes defective? (A possibility!)
Also, are there any other recommended 'Remote Control' apps that can control multiple things (like my TV, DVD player) without requiring anything extra (liks a server or app on the TV, etc.) - Similar to the 'S Watch' app, which is focused on what's on TV instead of controlling it.
--Me.

The air things and motions are all a bit gimmicky, they were on the GS3 and they are now. I'd recommend just turning them most/all of them off and enjoying the phone. As for a remote app I think we need to wait for Samsung to release the API so that apps can use the IR blaster. Although I've found the WatchOn app works great, just ignore the suggestions, there's also an option to put the whole remote in the notifications bar if you want to bypass the app entirely.

coyttl said:
Hey all -
I've seen the ads, and have had VERY limited success with the 'Air' things - like scrolling using your eyes (or tilting device). The 'touch' to me seems a little.. pointless, since it only registers me when I'm a fraction of a centimeter away from the screen - at that distance, it's just easier TOUCHING the screen. Is this everyone's experience? Or is my phone just trying to keep its distance from me? Or are my hands and eyes defective? (A possibility!)
Also, are there any other recommended 'Remote Control' apps that can control multiple things (like my TV, DVD player) without requiring anything extra (liks a server or app on the TV, etc.) - Similar to the 'S Watch' app, which is focused on what's on TV instead of controlling it.
--Me.
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I doubt you're the only one. The Eye Scroll feature is just straining my eyes trying to get the phone to detect. Waste of time right now (too much lag). The Air Gestures are, as you said, kind of pointless and a waste of time. I have actually disabled all the "Smart" or "Air" features for now until they become more responsive and/or more useful.
WatchOn (/Peel Smart Remote) works pretty well for me. I'm able to control my TV, DVR (though I prefer the FiOS Remote app for this). Haven't tried with my DVD player yet, but then again, I haven't used my DVD player in a while.

Thanks guys.
I have it all disabled now - well, I DID before I installed CM10.1. One App on the App Store that said it supported the S 4 reported back to me that my 'device' was missing the hardware for the IR blaster. So once reflash stock, I'll keep with the WatchOn app for now.

I'm coming from the GS1 Vibrant, so there is definitely an adjustment period. While the 'Air' and 'Smart' features are gimmicky for sure, the Air features has its moments. Similar to their commercial about the "pool party," if ur hands are sticky, dirty, etc you can check for missed calls/texts if the screen is off. If the screen is on you can read entire texts. However, for me it isn't working with texts very consistently. As for the Smart features I disabled them all as I can see no consistent and practical use for them. I figure its only a matter of time before I turn off all the Air features as well. As for the IR blaster, it works perfectly. I'm just waiting for the NFL season to start so I can tune the bar tvs to the game I want to watch

After a little bit of experimentation and looking like a fool I've determined that the only air/motion feature that I'm going to leave on is the "Air View > Information Preview." The hovering your finger to get a preview in Gallery/Calendar/Messages is actually pretty useful.

CitrixLemon said:
After a little bit of experimentation and looking like a fool I've determined that the only air/motion feature that I'm going to leave on is the "Air View > Information Preview." The hovering your finger to get a preview in Gallery/Calendar/Messages is actually pretty useful.
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I feel silly.. I could never get it to work. :laugh:

coyttl said:
Also, are there any other recommended 'Remote Control' apps that can control multiple things (like my TV, DVD player) without requiring anything extra (liks a server or app on the TV, etc.) - Similar to the 'S Watch' app, which is focused on what's on TV instead of controlling it.
--Me.
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Try this free app . It's good
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk

I like, and find decently useful, everything of the new stuff except the ones that involve your eyes....(scroll, pause). Totally useless. Almost aggravating.
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xsq881117 said:
Try this free app . It's good
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
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Doesn't work, it's telling me : problem parsing the package

The watchon app works pretty good. They keep updating it getting more and more codes. You can add a bunch of devices to control. I have my tv, cable box and receiver working. And set up to change the volume on the receiver.
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The best app to use is on the play store. It is called smart remote glue Galaxy s4. I have used it since I have gotten this amazing phone
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S-pen remote control app with hover support

Is there a Remote control/RDP/VNC/Whatever app that supports 1:1 S-pen to mouse movement?
I have tried many apps so far, but none of them supported hovering, just clicks (mouse was standing still until I clicked something).

matejdro said:
Is there a Remote control/RDP/VNC/Whatever app that supports 1:1 S-pen to mouse movement?
I have tried many apps so far, but none of them supported hovering, just clicks (mouse was standing still until I clicked something).
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doubt it... have you tried team viewer? cause they are the only ones who managed to perform a remote control into a Samsung phone from a pc and vice versa meaning they have intensively worked with touchwiz software libraries I guess so maybe they have s pen support !!
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dead soul said:
doubt it... have you tried team viewer? cause they are the only ones who managed to perform a remote control into a Samsung phone from a pc and vice versa meaning they have intensively worked with touchwiz software libraries I guess so maybe they have s pen support !!
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GoToMyPC seems to do just that. While hovering the S-Pen over my Note 3 it mirrored a mouse movement on my PC. It was a nice improvement, but not as great as I it could have been, since the resolution is way off and you still need to use movements to move the viewable area or be left with really tiny screen. And more importantly, GoToMyPC is extremely pricy to maintain - about 10$ a month... Really isn't worth it for me, but feel free to test it with the 30 days trial.
I'm also installing right now the VirtualTablet app. Remote controlling the PC isn't their main aim, but it does mention as a side feature of the program. It might prove to be helpful.

For everybody that is still looking for that: official RDP app from Microsoft does that job wonderfully. And if you are running AOSP based ROM, you can also hold S-pen button to right click.

matejdro said:
For everybody that is still looking for that: official RDP app from Microsoft does that job wonderfully. And if you are running AOSP based ROM, you can also hold S-pen button to right click.
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Is that with pressure sensitivity?

[Q] [APP] TakeControl -> Remote Control Your Android Phone

For any office jockey types like myself that use a desk dock, I highly recommend checking this app out --> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidcontrol.takecontrol&hl=en
Developer Website -->http://droidcontrol.com/
In essence, your Note 2 just becomes another screen that you can slide your cursor over to and interact with the phone.
I'm in no way affiliated with the app or developer but I posted here because the developer seems to have abandoned the project and I'm hoping for some suggestions/alternatives from XDA.
I was using RootBox on my Note 2 and both the app and ROM worked beautifully... used it over the course of a week and fell in love with both of them.
Long story short, I badly needed (two-way) call recording which I simply couldn't get working on RootBox despite trying Xposed framework, system files, apps etc. so I reverted to Alliance 4.1.2 which is a compromise relative to RootBox BUT call recording is crystal clear...
So what's the problem?
TakeControl no longer works nicely on the TW ROM (only works in the upper 720px region as per the image below) and the developer doesn't seem to be responding... :crying:
And what am I asking?
1. Can anyone suggest a reason why this might be the case and if there's a workaround?:fingers-crossed:​2. If not, does anyone know of a similar app that works? And I'm not talking something like SnapPea and variants​

Windza said:
For any office jockey types like myself that use a desk dock, I highly recommend checking this app out --> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidcontrol.takecontrol&hl=en
Developer Website -->http://droidcontrol.com/
In essence, your Note 2 just becomes another screen that you can slide your cursor over to and interact with the phone.
I'm in no way affiliated with the app or developer but I posted here because the developer seems to have abandoned the project and I'm hoping for some suggestions/alternatives from XDA.
I was using RootBox on my Note 2 and both the app and ROM worked beautifully... used it over the course of a week and fell in love with both of them.
Long story short, I badly needed (two-way) call recording which I simply couldn't get working on RootBox despite trying Xposed framework, system files, apps etc. so I reverted to Alliance 4.1.2 which is a compromise relative to RootBox BUT call recording is crystal clear...
So what's the problem?
TakeControl no longer works nicely on the TW ROM (only works in the upper 720px region as per the image below) and the developer doesn't seem to be responding... :crying:
And what am I asking?
1. Can anyone suggest a reason why this might be the case and if there's a workaround?:fingers-crossed:​2. If not, does anyone know of a similar app that works? And I'm not talking something like SnapPea and variants​
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For remote controlling my phone, I use teamviewer. Samsung has a partnership with TeamViewer to allow you to remote any Samsung phone using either your own phone or the pc version on TeamViewer.
Install this on your phone - TeamViewer QS
and install the PC piece - TeamViewer PC
It works pretty good to controlling your own phone and if your parents need remote help with theirs.

el_chiefo said:
It works pretty good to controlling your own phone and if your parents need remote help with theirs.
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I'm going to have to give this a try.
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[APP] SoundAssistant from Samsung... No-root sound & volume mods!

I think most of us would agree that one of, if not THE, biggest justifications for rooting our phones is to install Viper4Android, dual-speaker sound, changing number of volume steps, and other sound-related mods. It's always mystified me why Samsung hasn't developed an app that deploys at least some of the mods possible with V4A.
Well apparently they have, just without advertising it! SoundAssistant lets you tweak the number of volume steps, set different volumes on a per-app basis, select apps that can play audio at the same time as other apps, and select apps to only play sound through headphones or when connected to Bluetooth. You can also enable a floating icon that appears for a set number of seconds when you press a volume button, that lets you adjust the equalizer directly without having to navigate through Settings.
Nothing earth shattering really, but if you're like me and have ultimately chosen to stay stock then this at least gives you some additional mods to play with.
Enjoy!
Link to source at APKmirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/soundassistant/soundassistant-2-0-03-0-release/soundassistant-2-0-03-0-android-apk-download/download/

Here's the PlayStore link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.soundassistant

jBarnett12116 said:
I think most of us would agree that one of, if not THE, biggest justifications for rooting our phones is to install Viper4Android, dual-speaker sound, changing number of volume steps, and other sound-related mods. It's always mystified me why Samsung hasn't developed an app that deploys at least some of the mods possible with V4A.
Well apparently they have, just without advertising it! SoundAssistant lets you tweak the number of volume steps, set different volumes on a per-app basis, select apps that can play audio at the same time as other apps, and select apps to only play sound through headphones or when connected to Bluetooth. You can also enable a floating icon that appears for a set number of seconds when you press a volume button, that lets you adjust the equalizer directly without having to navigate through Settings.
Nothing earth shattering really, but if you're like me and have ultimately chosen to stay stock then this at least gives you some additional mods to play with.
Enjoy!
Link to source at APKmirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/soundassistant/soundassistant-2-0-03-0-release/soundassistant-2-0-03-0-android-apk-download/download/
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I like it but what about porting it for non samsung galaxy device? any chance? I'm actually looking for a good sound mod for no rooted smartphone but i'am on Huawei actually!

SoundAssistant was already installed on my Note 8 as part of Samsung supplied apps...

Nothing noteworthy truly, however in the event that you're similar to me and have at last remained stock, at that point this at any rate gives you some extra mods to play with.

It's not installing on galaxy m31?? Why??

How To - Use LG's built-in FM Radio Apps Secret Recording Feature

*Update/Edit* I've been informed that this radio mod is still possible to do (as of December 2022) however you will now most likely need root privileges for Shortcut Master to access the necessary hidden menus. /Oops Edit pt2. Props to @aospray & @br0adband for revealing this new hurdle & bringing it to my attention.
Greetings all. I am sharing this brief little How-to Guide for anyone that wants to expand the functionality of LG's FM tuner to include the ability to Record directly from the FM radio. You will have the option to record only songs using the apps hidden "Record Music Only" option, or you can record a stations full broadcast including commercials and on air talk.
First a quick side note:
*Since different variants of the V30 include the LG FM radio App while others include NextRadio and so on, for the sake of brevity I am going to assume anyone reading this already has LG's FM radio app on their phone and it is functioning. Depending on your Variant, ROM, and a couple other factors, this may not be the case for you, but maybe you are reading this and now you want this expanded functionality so you will need to download and install the FM radio app if it is not preinstalled on your device.
If you you need to add the FM radio app to your device, you can check out this thread by @rustypie below with some different dl links and a flashable zip made by @syndre or do some searching on the forum as well as on apk sites and I am sure you will find the right method and APK for your variant. (I am using the regular download of the newest version of the app that I dl'd from apkmirror)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/lg-fm-radio-app-download-verizon-v30-t3689294
What you need:
- LG V30 (any variant, or any phone that can run the LG FM radio app)
- LG's FM Radio Application installed on your device ( I am using 7.10.8 on my device, but I had this working on the older versions of 7.0.16 and 4.70.9, so it should work regardless of which one of the apps work on your specific variant/device)
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/lgelectronics/lg-fm-radio/
- Shortcut Master (Paid or Lite version)
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=shortcut+master
I am including pictures to make this easier for people, so please check them out to aid you in getting this accomplished.
Step 1 - Open Shortcut Master and use the menu at the top right to do a search. After you click search, make sure your select "all apps" from the drop down menu so that it searches your whole phone. Search for "FM Radio".
You should see similar results to those in my attached picture. You are looking for the entry with subtext of "com.lge.fmradio.recordactivity". Click on this and press launch.
*You may want to click "favorites" or "homescreen" to make this easier to access in the future. The app will not retain this preference after use and will always revert back to the version without recording functionality, so having a link in shortcut master or on your homescreen makes it easier to get back to .
Step 2 - Pressing launch in Shortcut Master should have opened your FM radio app. You will now see two things that were not there before. One is a record button on the main screen of the app, and the other is in the recording settings menu in the menu of FM app. If you want to record exactly what you would hear on the radio, simply press the record button and let it record. If you want to record only music and not the commercials and djs, go into that new recording settings menu and enable "record music only".
That's it, You are now able to record all you would like until you close the app. Next time you open the app it will revert back to the old UI, so you will have to repeat the steps if you want to record again later.
Enjoy

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Also, I just realized I posted this in Theme apps and Mods, and it should probably be in Guides, News and Discussions section. I dont think i can move the whole thing, so if a Mod would like to move it to the other section, please feel free.

Great find!

JonnyTrulove said:
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Also, I just realized I posted this in Theme apps and Mods, and it should probably be in Guides, News and Discussions section. I dont think i can move the whole thing, so if a Mod would like to move it to the other section, please feel free.
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In the future, when you need to have a post moved to a different subforum, report your post using the report button, and the moderators for the LG forums will be able to take care of it for you. I've reported it for you this time (these aren't my forums).

mattgyver said:
In the future, when you need to have a post moved to a different subforum, report your post using the report button, and the moderators for the LG forums will be able to take care of it for you. I've reported it for you this time (these aren't my forums).
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Interesting. Never thought to "report" my own thread. About a year ago, I created a guide on the US998 Hidden Menu which I accidentally started in the Q&A section instead of the Guide section. Still bugs me when I run across it.
EDIT: OK, just reported my thread.

2019 me : Who uses FM radio recording today?
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2022 me : still an useful feature

Biswarup801bk17 said:
Who uses FM radio recording today?
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Same who may use FM radio.
It's free, doesn't use mobile data plan. In emergencies when WiFi and cell phone outages may occur, FM radio can still be there.

Hi, wow, great find. Sometimes I am listening and I will hear something that I want to download but I know I will forget it by the time I get home.
The "record only music" feature is a bit limited though although clever.
If music is already playing it just says waiting for music so you have to wait for that track to finish, then it has to recognise talking (somehow) before it will record.
If you do not check and miss the "waiting for music" message and the track just started then you wont get it recorded.
Even so, click to record is really useful for me.
@Biswarup801bk17: why would you want to know that? tut, tut...

Biswarup801bk17 said:
Who uses FM radio recording today?
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Quick and easy way to make your own ring tone, notification sound, etc.

@JonnyTrulove,
You probably already know this, but you made XDA News.
https://www.xda-developers.com/record-audio-lg-fm-radio-app/

ChazzMatt said:
@JonnyTrulove,
You probably already know this, but you made XDA News.
https://www.xda-developers.com/record-audio-lg-fm-radio-app/
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I didn't, that's pretty cool, thanks for the heads up!

gazzacbr said:
Hi, wow, great find. Sometimes I am listening and I will hear something that I want to download but I know I will forget it by the time I get home.
The "record only music" feature is a bit limited though although clever.
If music is already playing it just says waiting for music so you have to wait for that track to finish, then it has to recognise talking (somehow) before it will record.
If you do not check and miss the "waiting for music" message and the track just started then you wont get it recorded.
Even so, click to record is really useful for me.
@Biswarup801bk17: why would you want to know that? tut, tut...
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Just Curious

This is neat, just to play around with. The one thing I can't figure out, though, is why does only THAT shortcut app show the recordActivity? I've tried at least 10 so far, including Nova Launcher's built-in activity launcher, and all of them only show FM Radio's introActivity. What strange magic makes his work?! the lite version's limitation is not being able to save that activity as a homescreen shortcut.

mattgyver said:
This is neat, just to play around with. The one thing I can't figure out, though, is why does only THAT shortcut app show the recordActivity? I've tried at least 10 so far, including Nova Launcher's built-in activity launcher, and all of them only show FM Radio's introActivity. What strange magic makes his work?! the lite version's limitation is not being able to save that activity as a homescreen shortcut.
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Because Shortcut Master will access even hidden menu shortcuts. Stuff you're not supposed to see.

Fantastic, it works with with my LG V10 from Tmo!!!
It can finally record!
Would it work with other brands like HTC too?

mattgyver said:
This is neat, just to play around with. The one thing I can't figure out, though, is why does only THAT shortcut app show the recordActivity? I've tried at least 10 so far, including Nova Launcher's built-in activity launcher, and all of them only show FM Radio's introActivity. What strange magic makes his work?! the lite version's limitation is not being able to save that activity as a homescreen shortcut.
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Shortcut Master is definitely one of my favorite apps. That said, you can seriously mess your phone up though. Like really badly. Just a warning. And not like the usual just in case kind of warning, but a legit guarantee that if you go poking around enough you almost definitely will screw something up that you may need a restore or full redo to fix.
I had considered starting a Shortcut Master thread, and half heartedly did a while back, but I called it something like LGV30 tweaks and mods discussion. I didn't follow up with a shortcut Master section just out of fear a hundred people would ruin their phone but maybe I'll start one now if there is interest, since the Pandora's box is already kind of opened with it being part of most of the V30 guides I've done.
There is a surprising amount of stuff that only this app seems to get to. The paid version is well worth the buck ot two just for convenience sake and I'd normally say buy it to support further dev, but I think the developer is retired as I haven't seen an update or anything new in a while other than him taking the lite version off the play store last year, but still worth supporting his previous efforts.
Shortcut Master is great for accessing the hidden system menus such as your APN presets and all of the sections of the phone that are blocked off of the specific build your on.
Some of my faves are:
The hidden section of the systems built in Call recording screen.
-For anyone that modified their LGIncallUI to allow recording, this setting will let you track specific numbers or tell it to record all calls.
The extra hidden menu items that Sprint trys to get rid of.
(You'll notice in the pics there is the Hidden menu, and the carrier hidden menu. The Carrier one has access to a bunch of stuff removed.)
Your built in Bluetooth settings page that LG for some reason doesn't allow you to access.
AT&T's video call settings (these don't actually VCs work on Sprint)
And quick access to the Radio Info section
I'm attaching a couple pics for anyone that may be interested in some of what I just mentioned.
But one more time, you are all seriously warned! Know that you will mess your phone up just aimlessly clicking around.
I legitimately ruin my phone at least once a week and have to do a full reflash or restore. I am actually past due for one now, as I've managed to screw up something and now my settings force close when I try and enter developer options. So again, you are WARNED!
Have fun.

mustasusi said:
Fantastic, it works with with my LG V10 from Tmo!!!
It can finally record!
Would it work with other brands like HTC too?
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It should work with any device that can already run the Radio app since it's all built into the app, and is just hidden. So if you were able to get the apk to install and work on your HTC I don't see why it would not.
If you have issues you may be able to use "XML a road to vendor apps" module ( I think that's what it's called) on your HTC to get it to install the LG Radio app. Just a guess though.

Biswarup801bk17 said:
Who uses FM radio recording today?
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Most phones meant for market outside the US have FM . This feature was removed or turned off by US carriers to enable users to use data to maximize their profit. As a preference it is a feature I put into consideration when purchasing a smart phone except if I have no option despite the fact that I have unlimited data. I just refuse to accept that I have to use data to listen to FM stations around me. I do not consider a phone as an upgrade when a carrier or or a manufacturer remove basic functions from the phone.
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ChazzMatt said:
Same who may use FM radio.
It's free, doesn't use mobile data plan. In emergencies when WiFi and cell phone outages may occur, FM radio can still be there.
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WELL SAID !! :good::good:

Has anyone had this not work because it appears to require root? I realize that there's no mention of requiring root at all in this thread, so I decided to give this a shot on my V30 just now. installed the latest LG FM Radio app (7.10.8), installed Shortcut Master (paid, forgot I even bought it in the past, go figure), and followed the instructions as written but of course - and my V30 is not rooted at the present time - it's telling me it requires root to even start the FM Radio app with the shortcut (using Launch).
The FM Radio app works fine, but whenever Shortcut Master calls it I get the following so if anyone has any tips to get it functional I'd appreciate it, thanks.
ps
I did a complete clean install of US99820h on my V30 earlier today and for some strange reason now when it's in Hi-Fi DAC mode (I have ~50 Ohm headphones) I've apparently lost the single-step volume control, dammit - now it's jumping 5 steps each time, 35, 40, 45, etc, instead of 30, 31, 32, and so on. Funny how a clean install can sometimes break so many things, eh?
Later Edit:
The reason I'm having issues with the single-step volume is because I'm using Button Mapper so I can skip audio tracks using the volume buttons; it's overriding the defaults of the volume controls for the most part. It has some advanced options to disable the functionality when the volume panel is showing onscreen (meaning I get the single-step control again but the first tap skips 5% regardless), and with the screen off it doesn't provide any single-step control whatsoever, kinda crappy but that's how it goes. I wish phone makers would just include the option to skip tracks with long presses by default, make it an option you can enable. BLEH.
Final Edit:
I decided to do a clean everything last night, started totally fresh, from scratch, and do everything one step at a time, got it all working just fine and with Magisk 19.2 installed I was able to get the recording aspects working too with the LG FM Radio app so, I'm good to go.

From your last edit, you are rooted now? Was that the solution?