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[POSSIBLE TWEAK?] Port Flash/Focus S Extra Settings to other Samsung phones

Just like Internet Sharing was enabled through a hack, is it possible to add these new extra settings to the older Samsung phones?
The new settings are auto-display intensity, key vibration feedback and echo cancellation.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Source: wpcentral

Or better yet, is it possible to port these features to ANY WP7 device, incl. HTC, LG etc? They would be a nice addition on my Trophy

pLUSpISTOL said:
Just like Internet Sharing was enabled through a hack, is it possible to add these new extra settings to the older Samsung phones?
The new settings are auto-display intensity, key vibration feedback and echo cancellation.
Source: wpcentral
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We would need someone to look at the registry settings that enable the extras but I would guess that it should be possible.

Couldn't find anything obvious in the registry. There are some keys in HKCU/Control Panel/Sounds that sounded interesting, like "StartButton", but changing it and rebooting seems to have no effect.
EDIT: There may still be something to it, or to values related to it. I just didn't find anything.

Its not registry related. Its driver related snapdragon s1 drivers are not compatible with s2 drivers

wpcentral - Extra Settings setting updated
It is also apparently being treated as an application instead of a firmware feature in that it was updated this morning via the Marketplace.
Along with the Extra Settings, the High Fidelity Positioning settings were updated as well. So far the updates have only come through on the Samsung Focus S and not the Focus Flash. As to what the update covered, no clue. With the settings not changing it was likely a bug fix or a test to see if it could be done.
We have heard one report that the Focus S's screen seems brighter when set to automatic and I have to admit mine does look a little better after updating. More than likely it's coincidence in that our eyes are getting used to the screen.
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Interesting. Would it be possible to extract it somehow?

I found this xap in the windows directory. This is the version that shipped on my Focus S, I have not received the update yet.

Okay just deployed them to my Omnia 7 and this is what has happened..
So only two of the options; I will try a restart and see if the key vibrations turn off or not...
EDIT: I turned both toggles off before restart but white intensity reverted back to 'on' and despite the key feedback option being 'off' it still gives feedback. Most probably a case of what tessut said earlier in the thread regarding drivers?

pLUSpISTOL said:
Okay just deployed them to my Omnia 7 and this is what has happened..
So only two of the options; I will try a restart and see if the key vibrations turn off or not...
EDIT: I turned both toggles off before restart but white intensity reverted back to 'on' and despite the key feedback option being 'off' it still gives feedback. Most probably a case of what tessut said earlier in the thread regarding drivers?
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I have the same issue with my Focus S with auto display intensity turning itself back on.

clfosk said:
I have the same issue with my Focus S with auto display intensity turning itself back on.
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If you go to Brightness settings and switch on auto-adjust, the white intensity settings work - but like you say, after a restart they don't apply.
Whereas the key vibration setting just isn't working at all..

Have you been prompted to update the XAP yet? Anyone with a Focus S care to share the values of the registry keys under: [HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo]

voluptuary said:
Have you been prompted to update the XAP yet? Anyone with a Focus S care to share the values of the registry keys under: [HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo]
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Just updated. Here are the values.

Ok well I changed many of my values on my 1st gen Focus to match, we shall see what happens. On a side note you have two values that don't exist normally on 1st gen devices: FTAHWVersion and FTASWVersion. So what does FTA stand for?

voluptuary said:
Ok well I changed many of my values on my 1st gen Focus to match, we shall see what happens. On a side note you have two values that don't exist normally on 1st gen devices: FTAHWVersion and FTASWVersion. So what does FTA stand for?
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Not sure what FTA stands for but they both represent the hardware and software versions..
I've also changed the values on my Omnia 7 - fingers crossed for the update!

clfosk said:
Just updated. Here are the values.
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clfosk, are you able to extract and post your new updated XAP from your Windows directory?

cflosk, if you have time you could grab it with the webserver app posted in this same forum.

voluptuary said:
If you have time you could grab it with the webserver app posted in this same forum.
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I would try but I don't have the update..

Sorry quoted wrong person

voluptuary said:
Sorry quoted wrong person
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Tehe, thought you did. Rights, I'll check back in a few hours

voluptuary said:
cflosk, if you have time you could grab it with the webserver app posted in this same forum.
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Hmm well I don't think the update would have replaced the xap file that comes cooked in the windows directory, so how would I be able to get the files from application storage or where ever it may be? Also, even with the update auto display intensity settings do not stick.

New Firmware 47.1.A.12.34

Out for a few markets, based on the build number alone I would say just a bump to the January security update.

Downloading now (233,4MB for customized DE)
Edit: Can confirm, it's security update 1.1.2018
Device feels a lot snapier (like scrolling etc.).
Didn't find anything new.

Can't see any difference except security updates from 1.1.2018.
BTW guys, do you use notifications "priorities" in drop-down notifications panel?
Since the start of using XZ1c I have put my monitoring app to low priority so the app's notification bar was very slim in the notifications panel.
I've done hard reset now when updating the phone and I can't see such feature any more. Did they move it somewhere or it's gone?
I'm not talking about configuring audio/vibrations - this feature it's there for apps created for Oreo - I'm talking about customizing notification bar size in drop-down notifications panel.

****, blank screen in Smart Lock still exists, even after latest update

SirRobin78 said:
****, blank screen in Smart Lock still exists, even after latest update
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This is getting frustrating ?

Davka said:
Can't see any difference except security updates from 1.1.2018.
BTW guys, do you use notifications "priorities" in drop-down notifications panel?
Since the start of using XZ1c I have put my monitoring app to low priority so the app's notification bar was very slim in the notifications panel.
I've done hard reset now when updating the phone and I can't see such feature any more. Did they move it somewhere or it's gone?
I'm not talking about configuring audio/vibrations - this feature it's there for apps created for Oreo - I'm talking about customizing notification bar size in drop-down notifications panel.
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Try to long press mini button in notification panel, al appear a new hidden menu, should be what you are looking for

Anyone who got this update using Linux and would like to give USB-Tethering a try? I'm stuck on an old version (47.1.A.5.51) and on this one, USB tethering download speeds are terrible (lots of RX packet errors, <1Mbps download speed). This was also an issue with some OnePlus phones which was fixed with a software update, so I'm hopeful that Sony will also fix it (although seeing how the smart lock blank screen bug is still there, my hopes aren't very high)

PeppeBove said:
Try to long press mini button in notification panel, al appear a new hidden menu, should be what you are looking for
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This enables/disables UI Calibrator (addidtional submenu in System menu) but there are no options regarding notifications.
What I'm talking about is shown below. Earlier I was able to assign chosen apps (for example System Panel monitoring tool) to low priority notifications, in picture below these are Clipper+, Network Monitor and USB charging device. "Android System 2 apps are using battery" is a normal priority notification here:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

This is getting really depressing; those of us using USA firmware are being treated as second-class citizens. We're still on 47.1.A.2.234 with the August 2017 security patch.

Hm I didn't get an OTA as well and I'm on the North Columbian build (I think).
Don't want to reflash everything just because of a security patch.

pseudonym58 said:
This is getting really depressing; those of us using USA firmware are being treated as second-class citizens. We're still on 47.1.A.2.234 with the August 2017 security patch.
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I went looking for a manual firmware update for the g8141 on the US version and don't see it. that sucks! I would suggest you consider flashing to CE1, not only will it enable your fingerprint scanner it's updated more frequently.

Dany XP said:
This is getting frustrating ?
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There's a workaround for that. In Security, go to Trusted Agents and turn off smart lock, then reboot and turn it back on and the problem is solved.

N1ghtr08d said:
There's a workaround for that. In Security, go to Trusted Agents and turn off smart lock, then reboot and turn it back on and the problem is solved.
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Dude, we already know that....
But after some time, the bug returns. That's the problem. It only works for a few days

Dany XP said:
Dude, we already know that....
But after some time, the bug returns. That's the problem. It only works for a few days
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Just trying to help

Obievil said:
I went looking for a manual firmware update for the g8141 on the US version and don't see it. that sucks! I would suggest you consider flashing to CE1, not only will it enable your fingerprint scanner it's updated more frequently.
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Is "CE1" an official stock firmware? I haven't done any firmware flashing since the days of Symbian; could you perhaps point me to a "Sony firmware flashing 101" tutorial that you would recommend? I want to make sure that I do it correctly. Thanks.

pseudonym58 said:
Is "CE1" an official stock firmware? I haven't done any firmware flashing since the days of Symbian; could you perhaps point me to a "Sony firmware flashing 101" tutorial that you would recommend? I want to make sure that I do it correctly. Thanks.
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I wrote this answering someone else's question, but it might be helpful

pseudonym58 said:
Is "CE1" an official stock firmware? I haven't done any firmware flashing since the days of Symbian; could you perhaps point me to a "Sony firmware flashing 101" tutorial that you would recommend? I want to make sure that I do it correctly. Thanks.
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I used this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72958788&postcount=16
which looks nearly Identical to the post above.

Obievil said:
I went looking for a manual firmware update for the g8141 on the US version and don't see it. that sucks! I would suggest you consider flashing to CE1, not only will it enable your fingerprint scanner it's updated more frequently.
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Customized DE and GEL seem to get updates even faster than CE1 from what I've seen. CE1 is still on 8.49 as of writing this, but DE and GEL are on 12.34. I'm currently running Customized UK and thinking of switching to one of those since I'm impatient.

nm

power useage
Any other feedback on the new firmware? Still not availabe here in the UK.
What's the battery life like?

[Testing] Fast Start Up Windows 10 Mobile

I'm testing fast start up in windows 10 mobile and my device starts faster so far. If anyone wants to try this out, here are the keys to modify and add. Here's how all is by default and how to change it.
HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\CONTROL\POWER
1) HibernateEnabled is the only hibernate key. Once you turn it on (value 1) and reboot(shuwtdown the phone and start it again, don't do a soft reset), it will generate hiberfil.sys at 100% and creating a key called HiberFileSizePercent with value 100. Your storage sense will grow. 3) Once you do the HiberbootEnabled change, come back to this path
HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\CONTROL\POWER and create a value(integer DWORD) called HiberFileType and set it to 1 (1 means reduced) and set the HiberFileSizePercent to 0. This will make the hiberfil type to reduced and only be used to fast start up. Reboot(shuwtdown the phone and start it again, don't do a soft reset) again, and test.
HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\CONTROL\SESSION MANAGER\POWER
2) Enable HiberbootEnabled. Default value is 0, change to 1.
IMPORTANT: once you do the hibernate enabled, hiberfil.sys will appear. But,
not like pc, once you set it to reduced and enable hiberboot, the hiberfil.sys dissapears but the storage space keeps taken at 20% like if you have hiberfil.sys reduced (type reduced is 20% of your physical RAM) in pc, when you set it to reduced, it sets the HiberFileSizePercent to 0 but the page doesn't dissapear. My start up is a lot faster than it used to be, i also modified HighPerfBootDuration from 15000 to 2000 just for testing. The shutdown process when you finish this steps will take a little longer because it's saving the current windows state, drivers loaded and etc. to perform the fast start up for the first time.
Update 2/17/2018
-Found how to change to hibernate/sleep/hybrid sleep with power button but not tested yet.
-Removed carrier logo
HKLM\SYSTEM\Shell\OEM\BootScreens\
WPBootScreenOverride STRING
Leave the string blank, don't delete the value, just leave it empty.
-and secondlogo:
EFIESP\Windows\CustomizationPolicy
edit Microsoft.BaseOS.BootApplications.MCSF.policy.xml
//make a backup first, before editing
Delete the last settings group (Don't pay attention to the route in my editor, the route is the one i posted up this comment)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Thanks to @xboxmod for this
Update 1/31/2018
-Disabled Connected Standby, battery life has increased.
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
CsEnabled to 0

Are all connections established as soon is rebooted so fast?

I've tested this. Indeed, the phone boots faster, but only when your device has no apps on the SD card; or if you don't have the card attached.
No issues about connections.
Also, "HiberFileType" is not a key. is a DWord entry.

How fast of a boot are we talking here? I can test it on my 950 xl if you need....

rateiosu said:
I've tested this. Indeed, the phone boots faster, but only when your device has no apps on the SD card; or if you don't have the card attached.
No issues about connections.
Also, "HiberFileType" is not a key. is a DWord entry.
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Thanks for pointing the mistake about key and value, i misstyped!

nate0 said:
How fast of a boot are we talking here? I can test it on my 950 xl if you need....
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Try testing and let us know your results but, i don't know how fast 950xl boots since i don't own one!

So whatever you achieved, you will loose when turning phone off what for me personally is more annoying than "stock" booting time...

djtonka said:
So whatever you achieved, you will loose when turning phone off what for me personally is more annoying than "stock" booting time...
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Not really... The shutdown process only increases to generate the fast startup, it will shutdown normally after doing this!
If you want to speed up the shutdown because you feel it slow independently of the fast start up, you can always reduce the WaitToKillServiceTimeout value, not that much tho because somewhat obvious reasons, the kill abruption is not good!

Making it shorter you might cause the problem with unsaved app status even in freeze case while recording

After performing the procedure on my 930, I didn't notice any difference (timed before and after). I would like to point out that all the steps have been taken and that the NOKIA logo lasts as usual 20 seconds and then the Windows logo from 19 to 23 seconds longer.
However, the stop lasts 7 seconds instead of 14.
But thanks anyway!
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pro_info said:
After performing the procedure on my 930, I didn't notice any difference (timed before and after). I would like to point out that all the steps have been taken and that the NOKIA logo lasts as usual 20 seconds and then the Windows logo from 19 to 23 seconds longer.
However, the stop lasts 7 seconds instead of 14.
But thanks anyway!
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Hi, timed my 635 with 512 ram and it goes 18 seconds NOKIA logo and 5 seconds Windows logo. It used to be something like yours, around 20 secs the windows logo. I also have other tweaks on my phone that might be affecting this boot speed, i got rid of the carrier logo, that saved me around 5 seconds. What OS version are you on?

You guys start behave like droid fanboys, chasing ego

No just win-aholics having fun.

If you want to decrease boot time 1st disable the double logo at startup!
edit the file
EFIESP\Windows\CustomizationPolicy.xml
delete the setting group "BootDisplaySettings" you will maybe win 5 Second
thanks

xboxmod said:
If you want to increase boot time 1st disable the double logo at startup!
edit the file
EFIESP\Windows\CustomizationPolicy.xml
delete the setting group "BootDisplaySettings" you will maybe win 5 Second
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Decrease.....

xboxmod said:
If you want to decrease boot time 1st disable the double logo at startup!
edit the file
EFIESP\Windows\CustomizationPolicy.xml
delete the setting group "BootDisplaySettings" you will maybe win 5 Second
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EFIESP\Windows\CustomizationPolicy
Microsoft.BaseOS.BootApplications.MCSF.policy.xml
Will give it a try! Thanks for the info!

xxJMarian said:
Update 1/31/2018
Disabled Connected Standby, battery life has increased.
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Where can I find it?
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xxJMarian said:
EFIESP\Windows\CustomizationPolicy
Microsoft.BaseOS.BootApplications.MCSF.policy.xml
Will give it a try! Thanks for the info!
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I don't find this either...

tiarap00 said:
Where can I find it?
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I don't find this either...
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ConnectedStandby is located here HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
the value es CsEnabled, change it to 0.
For the .xml you need full system access, enable it. Once this is done, connect to the pc, inside Phone, you will see the system folders, enter the route, copy the .xml as a backup and save it in your pc. Modify the .xml, deleting the group that @xboxmod suggested.
This is what you have to delete:

Connected standby (CsEnabled) is related to Cellular, wifi, or both?

nate0 said:
Connected standby (CsEnabled) is related to Cellular, wifi, or both?
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Connected standby is what makes your device constantly waking up to get notifications, new emails, and these type of tasks, changes the sleep behaviour. I'm now trying to remap the power button to make the device sleep, connected standby is as per say, a "modern" sleep.

Not receiving notifcations/Receiving them late - Note 10+/Exynos

Hey guys.
I have been using this phone for a number of days, and it seems like ever since I activated a battery saving option which I can't seem to single out, I stopped receiving notification when the phone is locked and/or I'm receiving them with a delay. receiving
I'm also having a problem with things that requires the phone to have an active data/wi-f- connection when locked, like WhatsApp Web or Google photos backup.
There is no data/wi-fi saving or limiting option enabled. I specifically added gmail, whatsapp and other app that I wish to receive lock notifications from to the "Not optimized" list.
I'm attaching my battery settings screenshots for reference.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I would really appreciate your help.
Thanks.

This issue is old for like 2 years now.
Happening in my note 8, 9 and now 10.
Not a single solution that will work.

I'm having the same problem. Never had it before

Follow these steps! I found my Zedge app that controls my custom notifications in the 'Sleeping Apps' container. Once I removed the app, all my notifications started working again.

discothan said:
Follow these steps! I found my Zedge app that controls my custom notifications in the 'Sleeping Apps' container. Once I removed the app, all my notifications started working again.
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You posted a link to fantasy football, might want to check it and edit your post.

discothan said:
Follow these steps! I found my Zedge app that controls my custom notifications in the 'Sleeping Apps' container. Once I removed the app, all my notifications started working again.
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I have Zedge installed but I didn't give it notification access. Your link is wrong :silly:

I had a similar issue with delayed notifications on my S10+ and turning off Adaptive battery helped. You can also try that and pls do post back if it helps. Thanks.

Having the same issues here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10+/help/apps-updating-phone-t3962558

It looks like disabling Adaptive Battery helped a bit, but it is still not perfect. In addition, I don't understand why adding the specific apps to the "Not Optimized" list does not affect anything.

RedsonRising said:
You posted a link to fantasy football, might want to check it and edit your post.
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I have Zedge installed but I didn't give it notification access. Your link is wrong :silly:
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SteveyJack said:
Having the same issues here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10+/help/apps-updating-phone-t3962558
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Sorry about that errant link to Fantasy Football.
Here is the link to follow to remove Apps that Adaptive Battery settings put in 'jail' so they won't ever run in the background.
Promise its not Fantasy Football but steps to help fix notifications/slowness

I don't think it's anything to do with adaptive battery.
If you go into the developer menu and down to the bottom there is an option standby apps. Once in there you'll see apps listed, if they're set to ACTIVE they are allowed to do what they like. Even with full battery optimisation set Gmail is always ACTIVE and is still having issues. I think it's actually an issue with the phone going into some kind of standby mode. Sometimes it does and therefore notifications are off and sometimes it doesn't and everything is fine.

I tried everything mentioned here and it seems to work for about one day and then the delay was back (especially in WhatsApp).

SteveyJack said:
I don't think it's anything to do with adaptive battery.
If you go into the developer menu and down to the bottom there is an option standby apps. Once in there you'll see apps listed, if they're set to ACTIVE they are allowed to do what they like. Even with full battery optimisation set Gmail is always ACTIVE and is still having issues. I think it's actually an issue with the phone going into some kind of standby mode. Sometimes it does and therefore notifications are off and sometimes it doesn't and everything is fine.
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Further to this, it doesn't seem to be an issue when the device is charging so presumably thats keeping something alive.

This thread has been inactive for weeks but I think this problem still exists. A Google search for "lockscreen notification delay" brings up a number of reports from various Samsung, Oneplus and other Android users - but still no single solution.
For a while I did not even think I had the problem because it does not appear unless your phone is inactive for about 10-15 minutes.
The problem appears to have something to do with changes to Optimize Battery Settings not sticking.
I found a workaround but it has to be done everytime the phone is rebooted.
- Under Optimize Battery Usage make sure that Whatsapp,Gmail or whatever notification app is being delayed is NOT Optimized
- Use the ADB command "adb shell dumpsys deviceidle disable". This has to be done from a computer with the phone connected to it. Or if you have root you can run it directly from the phone using Terminal Emulator.
Somebody from the Oneplus forums has also created a Magisk Module that appears to work on Samsung phones. You can find it in post #65 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-notification-fix-100-t3865551/page7
Is this the only way to fix this or has somebody found a better way?

At first, when I downloaded, installed, put the accounts, and all pertinent stuff, I observed this problem, no mails and no whatsapps until waking the device, or worst, had to enter the apps, but, I found the above solutions/steps, and, everything is working fine since Sept 13th, no delays, all working fine, even battery life is really good

I've got the issue only when activating moderate power save.
I set none app in the optimise wishlist.

Nastrahl said:
I've got the issue only when activating moderate power save.
I set none app in the optimise wishlist.
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The moderate power save also caused issues with late notifications on my device. I've only turned it on to test it but even after putting back to optimised and/or high mode did not rectify the issue. Somehow, few days later, I've managed to correct it but I've done so many changes that I've no idea how or what fixed it.

I had this issue on my S10 + to particularly with whatsapp! Messages would come in delayed or i just wouldnt get the notification for some reason! I never figured it out unfortunately but thankfully it seems to be ok on my note 10 + which is strange because i literally have this device set up EXACTLY the same as my S10 + in terms of settings etc ! If i remember correctly however, My S10+ didnt have this issue at the beginning!

Question 120Hz not working on Mi 11x

Hello All,
About 1 Month ago, I updated the phone to Miui 13.0.4 and ever since, the 120Hz mode on the phone is not working. Has anyone else encountered this as well? has anyone found a workaround for this?
TIA and regards.

Rule #1, if a OS is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission, let it be! Updates, upgrades can and do break things.
Try a factory reset or a roll back if that fails.
Possible hardware failure.

Hello Blackhawk,
Thanks for the response. The phone has been working fine so far. just that the 120Hz mode won't come on and it is bothering me.
I took it to the service centre and they said since the software update broke it, a software update should fix it. but the 13.0.6 didn't but I guess it is because it was just a security patch. The bigger problem is that in the whole waiting ordeal, the device is past the warranty so if it is a hardware failure, I am screwed
Do you think there is a possibility that a hardware failure would cause the 120Hz mode to stop working but the screen will operate fine?

garrylpinto said:
Hello Blackhawk,
Thanks for the response. The phone has been working fine so far. just that the 120Hz mode won't come on and it is bothering me.
I took it to the service centre and they said since the software update broke it, a software update should fix it. but the 13.0.6 didn't but I guess it is because it was just a security patch. The bigger problem is that in the whole waiting ordeal, the device is past the warranty so if it is a hardware failure, I am screwed
Do you think there is a possibility that a hardware failure would cause the 120Hz mode to stop working but the screen will operate fine?
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It's possible but if it started with an update, that's likely the cause or an incompatible app or service.
Try in safe mode (a 3rd party app maybe the cause), try a hard reboot.
My N10+ is still running on Pie, no OTA updates in over 2.5 years. Current load is 2 yo, still fast and stable. 2 years, still malware free...
Security is not an issue on Pie or higher unless you do something stupid in actual use as far as I have observed. Android 9 or higher are patched for the worst of the rootkits. Security patches don't save dumb bunnies... most install the malware themselves.

Thanks for the reply Blackhawk.
I will probably just wait for the following bug fix update and if that doesn't help, factory reset or install a custom from while praying it is not a hardware issue.
I tried the safe mode and that didn't show an improvement,
I was familiar with the laughable stability of MIUI and unsure what possessed me that I decided to update.

garrylpinto said:
I was familiar with the laughable stability of MIUI and unsure what possessed me that I decided to update.
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It's not just MIUI, it's across the board. Even Pixels get busted by them
As do Samsung's

It is what it is I guess.
Thanks, Mate. It was nice talking to you.

garrylpinto said:
It is what it is I guess.
Thanks, Mate. It was nice talking to you.
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Did you try going back to 60hz then activating 120hz?
Mods like clearing battery app cache / using setedit do lead to this after reboot - display is locked to 60hz but it fixes itself if you toggle it on/off

Rstment ^m^ said:
Did you try going back to 60hz then activating 120hz?
Mods like clearing battery app cache / using setedit do lead to this after reboot - display is locked to 60hz but it fixes itself if you toggle it on/off
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You should try this! @garrylpinto
I don't think it's a hardware failure. Not just like that. That'd be too ridiculous.
I'd say try clearing data of Battery & performance, and checking with the app "SetEdit", if "user_refresh_rate" has a value of "120".
@blackhawk Also, Samsung has the most reliable System updates. You can fight me on this.

Rstment ^m^ said:
Did you try going back to 60hz then activating 120hz?
Mods like clearing battery app cache / using setedit do lead to this after reboot - display is locked to 60hz but it fixes itself if you toggle it on/off
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I have tried toggling it and I was not using any sort of mod apps. Still, it happened though.

cyanGalaxy said:
You should try this! @garrylpinto
I don't think it's a hardware failure. Not just like that. That'd be too ridiculous.
I'd say try clearing data of Battery & performance, and checking with the app "SetEdit", if "user_refresh_rate" has a value of "120".
@blackhawk Also, Samsung has the most reliable System updates. You can fight me on this.
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Hello Cyan,
I did try clearing the battery and performance data the user_refresh_rate is set to 120hz

cyanGalaxy said:
@blackhawk Also, Samsung has the most reliable System updates. You can fight me on this.
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Lol, no need to fight. No updates, no problems.
In over 2 years of not updating the firmware malware infection rate has been zero.
No time lost to malware.
Samsung app updates have cost me over a dozen hours to fix in that time period. OTA firmware updates (especially if the bootloader) though can cause the most permanent damage on Samsungs.

garrylpinto said:
I have tried toggling it and I was not using any sort of mod apps. Still, it happened though.
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Try in safe mode... keep playing with it.
Android's wuv attention

Sure, I'll give it a try.
One side note, Any idea how to change the customer region to India from Chine, I am trying to add my phone but it keeps showing 86 as the country code and won't let me change it and mi support is unhelpful is an understatement

garrylpinto said:
Sure, I'll give it a try.
One side note, Any idea how to change the customer region to India from Chine, I am trying to add my phone but it keeps showing 86 as the country code and won't let me change it and mi support is unhelpful is an understatement
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Send pic of what you're talking about? Change it where?
Unlock bootloader procedure?

Rstment ^m^ said:
Send pic of what you're talking about? Change it where?
Unlock bootloader procedure?
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Yeah, I was trying to unlock bootloader and then it got stuck at the checking security settings and someone suggested adding the phone number to your account manually but here is the problem:
I got to recovery phone
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the country code portion is grayed out and i cant change it. been trying to get mi support to give an solution or change it for the past 4 days and everyone is just clueless.

ALso, My account is set to china for no reason and I cant change it
asked help with this and they are cluesless too

garrylpinto said:
ALso, My account is set to china for no reason and I cant change it
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asked help with this and they are cluesless too
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Just create a new account then?
Via PC or phone browser create new mi acc and link it to your phone number.
Only when you do that connect it to the phone and go through the unlock period...

garrylpinto said:
Yeah, I was trying to unlock bootloader and then it got stuck at the checking security settings and someone suggested adding the phone number to your account manually but here is the problem:
I got to recovery phone
View attachment 5633965
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the country code portion is grayed out and i cant change it. been trying to get mi support to give an solution or change it for the past 4 days and everyone is just clueless.
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Did you ever flash persist or something?

Rstment ^m^ said:
Just create a new account then?
Via PC or phone browser create new mi acc and link it to your phone number.
Only when you do that connect it to the phone and go through the unlock period...
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Well, If there is no other option and Mi support is that useless, I might as well. Just that I like to keep all my accounts under the same ID.