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When I first got my desire back in July, I was over the moon with all these jam packed features and functions and that AMOLED screen not to mention my very first smart phone. That didn't last, ever since I moved to the HTC Desire it gives me nothing but grief, I can hardly use it due to its faults, either be it hardware or software based; Boot Loops, Boot Freeze, Inconsistency, On-board Low Memory, Overheating, Buggy that's just a few problems with it.
Trying to fix it by debranding to the HTC Stock ROM didn't solve any problems.
I think the time has come now to move on from my desire and chose another device other than HTC, preferably iPhone?
Please share your experiences regarding this device and what would you recommend as my next device.
-Deeco
Did you try rooting, S-OFF and installing a non-stock ROM? I know 3-4 people with a Desire and they are all stock and they all work immaculately.
I am not interested in using a Non-Stock ROM and I don't think that would make any difference. I was talking generally about the phone and the amount of flaws disadvantages it's self from reliability.
I am absolutely satisfied with HTC after using 3 different phones made by them in the past 3 years. iOS and Apple are great for dumb people.
Why didn't you bring it in for warranty? Freezes and reboots are not normal on an unrooted desire.
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I am not interested in using a Non-Stock ROM and I don't think that would make any difference. I was talking generally about the phone and the amount of flaws disadvantages it's self from reliability.
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Maybe it's just a dodgy phone? A new ROM would amost certainly fix your issues providing they aren't hardware related. Have you tried to get it repaired using your warranty?
I came from an iPhone. iPhone get hotter than this phone.. you probably got a defective phone, mine works flawlessly...
And believe me, use this rom and you'll love it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741663
If you want to move to another phone look around go in shops there are many try an iPhone, Blackberry, or another phone. It's your choice no one can make that decision for you.
Ik Desire said:
Why didn't you bring it in for warranty? Freezes and reboots are not normal on an unrooted desire.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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That would be the obvious thing to do, but I am unwilling to have my AMOLED screen replaced with a SLCD one, that's just me.
The phone is defective you guys are right but as explained I don't want the above scenario to occur.
TBH, the only reason one I metioned iPhone is because it has all the features I want 'Front face camera' etc besides the Signal Problem, I can jailbreak/mod the phone to my desire and needs.
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That would be the obvious thing to do, but I am unwilling to have my AMOLED screen replaced with a SLCD one, that's just me.
The phone is defective you guys are right but as explained I don't want the above scenario to occur.
TBH, the only reason one I metioned iPhone is because it has all the features I want 'Front face camera' etc besides the Signal Problem, I can jailbreak/mod the phone to my desire and needs.
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??
But you're not willing to root your Desire and flash a custom ROM?
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But you're not willing to root your Desire and flash a custom ROM?
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Like I mentioned above, I had rooted it but I consider flashing to a Custom ROM will make no difference whatsoever as my device is fault and unwilling to deliver to HTC under warranty due to screen replacement.
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Like I mentioned above, I had rooted it but I consider flashing to a Custom ROM will make no difference whatsoever as my device is fault and unwilling to deliver to HTC under warranty due to screen replacement.
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so, you're looking for an excuse to buy an iPhone, or you are making yourself a martir? You dont want to try a custom ROM, but dont want to change the phone neither... so what's the point of this thread?
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But you're not willing to root your Desire and flash a custom ROM?
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Good point. I'd rather be with an Android OS than iOS, but with that said I'm not going to go over the rigmarole of an Android Vs iOS Vs WP7 'discussion'.
If it was my phone I'd take the time to atleast root it and get Clockwork recovery installed and try a light Sense-based ROM to see if it is defective hardware or not.
What's even more simple than that is resetting the phone to factory defaults to see if the problems persist, have you given that a go?
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so, you're looking for an excuse to buy an iPhone, or you are making yourself a martir? You dont want to try a custom ROM, but dont want to change the phone neither... so what's the point of this thread?
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Look, I'm not sure if I have phrased it wrong or something, but using a custom rom hadn't made any difference.
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Look, I'm not sure if I have phrased it wrong or something, but using a custom rom hadn't made any difference.
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Aye you did, if it still persists you've got a duff phone. Warranty is the best bet, get them to replace it, then stick with it or try another phone. As it's pointless using a defective device, it'd drive me up the wall.
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... so what's the point of this thread?
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Exactly, so you've got a defective phone but won't RMA it, purely on the basis you'll get an LCD screen instead? Madness... Those early AMOLEDS are nothing to write home about too.
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Look, I'm not sure if I have phrased it wrong or something, but using a custom rom hadn't made any difference.
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I thought you didnt tried a custom ROM, my bad. Well, send it to repair, and then sell it in ebay and get an AMOLED one. If you're insterested, and if you live in USA, I got the A8181 version, and I want the A8183 (WCDMA 850), and I dont care to get a SLCD screen.
The SLCD's are actually more vibrant in colour, although I'd say the AMOLEDs are more efficient.
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The SLCD's are actually more vibrant in colour, although I'd say the AMOLEDs are more efficient.
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Yet again, I have mentioned that I don't want to sacrifice my AMOLED screen for SLCD as I the AMOLED is what I payed for and is better in comparison. The Desire battery is bad as it is and adding SLCD will not do anygood.
I don't want to drift into that, a back to my first post.
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Yet again, I have mentioned that I don't want to sacrifice my AMOLED screen for SLCD as I the AMOLED is what I payed for and is better in comparison. The Desire battery is bad as it is and adding SLCD will not do anygood.
I don't want to drift into that, a back to my first post.
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Considering you are asking people for help, you are being very short and sharp with people and really aren't being too polite. That was a statement, I was retorting generally to sarge78's post about screens.
I'm an Android novice, never had an Android phone before. I like Motorola Defy but have some concerns, before considering buying it, as follows.
First thing: Getting rid of MotoBlur
MotoBlur software is cumbersome and unnecessary (fixed by flashing stock MB525 firmware)
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Second: dealing with locked bootloader (maybe a huge problem)
Locked bootloader means there wont be any custom ROMs for the phone until someone is able to get past it without bricking theirs.
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However, I've seen custom ROMs here, such as Defy: How to install Custom ROM, BlueGinger 2.3 UI ROM for Defy, etc.
The bootloader is what loads up the operating system in very simple terms. By locking or signing it, it means that we need to present Motorola's certificate every time we want to load a custom ROM/kernel.
Though what he says is true, you can still root the phone, install pseudo-custom ROMs (they are all right here in the forums) and do tons of other things.
This is still a great great phone though and probably the best in the market in my opinion.
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A friend wrote me this:
As I can see, it has MIUI, CM7, etc, the most important ROMs are already there, if it gets more popular, more ROMs will be available. Once you unlock bootloader, be careful not to lock it again, i.e. do not use the official update. I never had Defy, but I think it should be done relatively easily, maybe not easy as with HTC Desire, for instance.
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I found this on the forum:
Locked Bootloader means that you can't boot an unsigned Kernel.
All the Custom rom you can find for the Defy are made from official and signed ROM, no Kernel mods etc . (These are just mod of actual rom, non "new ROM" from AOSP i.e.)
That's why you can't have a full custom ROM with Custom Kernel (unless Motorola release a ROM with this Kernel signed)
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And this:
So what are the ways can we improve overall performance on the kernel level?
As of today you can't
Sorry. I don't like being the one that delivers bad news, but unfortunately for users due moto's locked bootloader policy, they have essentially locked us all out of the most valuable component of the computer technology we purchased. MOTO FAIL!
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Does it change something?
Correct me if I'm wrong, these custom ROMs are not really custom, since kernel part can not be changed. Does that affect speed & other customizations -- really do not know. Am I wrong?
Thank you for reading this. If you think Defy is too complicated you may suggest another phone in that price range (GSM, not CDMA, unlocked).
Is there a way to bypass dootloader?
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Is there a way to bypass dootloader?
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according to my habits it doesn't bother me to see moto logo every time , but living in android world (2.1) before getting the second update for a long time it's nasty.
so i think in case u wanna buy something real cool try to check htc daulboot which never has loader problem.
that's my personal opinion but comparing it's features (defy) to other similar releases (sony ericsson) or etc it's really cool , plus all add the reality of power of combining the processor requirement . 800 mhz to 1.2 ghz
so enjoy whith moto logo.
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these are some really good questions. I am in the same boat as the OP. Any replies to his questions would be great
moto says they are going to unlock the bootloader by year's end... hope they keep their promise.
Will they unlock all models or just the new ones? I am afraid i already know the answer to that question - "we dont know yet" .
I guess the answer is that customizing Defy everything would be more complicated than HTC Desire or Samsung Galaxy S.
I don't wanna spend days in playing with the phone, trying to get off Motoblur and put nice custom ROM.
So, I would move to Desire or Galaxy... even though I don't want to. Would you agree?
I'm on CM7, it's fast and stable, with good battery life, themes and much more.
As soon as camera gets completely fixed i will be able not to care at all about a locked bootloader!
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I guess the answer is that customizing Defy everything would be more complicated than HTC Desire or Samsung Galaxy S.
I don't wanna spend days in playing with the phone, trying to get off Motoblur and put nice custom ROM.
So, I would move to Desire or Galaxy... even though I don't want to. Would you agree?
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well..if you think customizing Defy is complicated so galaxy s will also be.
Desire has more stable roms an it is the right choose for who is interested in hard modding and for sure you will spend a whole day too
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I'm on CM7, it's fast and stable, with good battery life, themes and much more.
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So, you did find a way to bypass locked bootloader and all other stuff I don't really get, and have CM7 is up and running? Is it complicated? Is there a downside?
As soon as camera gets completely fixed i will be able not to care at all about a locked bootloader!
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What's wrong with camera?
menonino said:
well..if you think customizing Defy is complicated so galaxy s will also be.
Desire has more stable roms an it is the right choose for who is interested in hard modding and for sure you will spend a whole day too
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But Galaxy S does not have locked bootloader. I'm a total novice. Defy with CM7 sounds great, but how to get from standard Defy with Motoblur to CM7? As s novice? I am sure you can understand my perspective.
My final choice would be one of these: Defy, Desire or Galaxy S. I like Defy since is smaller and rigged. Knowing all that, care to share an advice? I'm a novice, never used Android before.
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So, you did find a way to bypass locked bootloader and all other stuff I don't really get, and have CM7 is up and running? Is it complicated? Is there a downside?
What's wrong with camera?
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Bootloader is still locked, but take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033654
I made it without problems, but i see many reports of bootloops etc...
Camera preview doesn't always match with the picture taken, at least in widescreen mode.
Just tried to use the "defy camera hack":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064124
Lost widescreen mode but pictures look much better.
Beside this no problems at all, it's stable, fast and battery last more than a single day with average use.
well the thing is for our phones *motorola* our boot loaders are locked but we are using pseudo roms. so mostly we have partial roms. no change in the kernel which have extra functions. all our roms are based on a leak or some official release from motorola. boot loops are mostly due to incorrect versions flashed on non down gradable versions or just a simple thing like a step over looked * most of our roms require a wipe, so dalvik and a factory restore is needed as some apps are incompatible when you flash*
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well the thing is for our phones *motorola* our boot loaders are locked but we are using pseudo roms. so mostly we have partial roms. no change in the kernel which have extra functions. all our roms are based on a leak or some official release from motorola. boot loops are mostly due to incorrect versions flashed on non down gradable versions or just a simple thing like a step over looked * most of our roms require a wipe, so dalvik and a factory restore is needed as some apps are incompatible when you flash*
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So what exactly "extra functions" does having an unlocked bootloader give you? from what I've seen I can't tell the difference
gladius999 said:
So what exactly "extra functions" does having an unlocked bootloader give you? from what I've seen I can't tell the difference
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what i meant was that we dont get the extra functions. what we get is more or less cosmetic changes and some mods
My advice: Buy Defy and enjoy it! (trust me, you will enjoy it)
Keep it stock for few days to make sure that everything is ok with it and to reach max battery potential (3-4 times 0-100% & 100-0%) and after go for any ROM you want, they all are great (I am using barebones and i can tell you that this is 120% working)
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My advice: Buy Defy and enjoy it! (trust me, you will enjoy it)
Keep it stock for few days to make sure that everything is ok with it and to reach max battery potential (3-4 times 0-100% & 100-0%) and after go for any ROM you want, they all are great (I am using barebones and i can tell you that this is 120% working)
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well said. also barebones is really bare. so have fun customizing and installing your apps to your preference
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what i meant was that we dont get the extra functions. what we get is more or less cosmetic changes and some mods
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lol what i meant to ask was what cool functions do we miss out on which unlocked bootloaders have?
After playing with it for a week now I can more or less confirm that the LED flash in our Note II is not as strong as I had on my S II. The images taken with flash at complete dark is not as bright as before. Say it's decreased by some 20%.
What about you guys? Any workaround or that's how it is?
TIA.
i've still got my sgs2 and i'd say you're right. not a massive difference but enough to notice.
Can you not see it or something? I don't think anyone needs a 1000 watt notification LED, no?
no, but it shouldn't be a downgrade. a pic taken with the sgs2 in low light will be better than the note 2 due to the note not having a bright enough flash. hell, the note 2 might not even take the photo as it could be too dark to focus properly.
it's not huge, but it is an issue.
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Can you not see it or something? I don't think anyone needs a 1000 watt notification LED, no?
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Hes talking about the camera LED flash not the notification light
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i've still got my sgs2 and i'd say you're right. not a massive difference but enough to notice.
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So it is an issue then. Hardware most probably? They changed the led unit or something?
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or maybe the power supplied to it? who knows. either way it's not huge (for me). in 18 months i never took a photo with my sgs2 where i needed the flash so unlikely to bother me. i used it as a torch tbh since i'm weird and don't change lightbulbs in my house
Okay, but it shouldn't be like this. I mean it's a premium phone after all. It should've been as strong as S2, if not stronger.
Btw- When you use it as torch, is it bright enough like S2, or you notice the dimness there too?
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that's how i tested it when i read ths thread. there's a diff.
Yup, right. Coming from S3, I can tell that its not as strong as S3 led flash. Not cool at all.. Dont know why Samsung design it this way ? ..
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Yup, right. Coming from S3, I can tell that its not as strong as S3 led flash. Not cool at all.. Dont know why Samsung design it this way ? ..
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I can answer this one...! its simple - to keep costs down...
Bobo
probably. if you take a lot of low light photos it will be an issue though
led flash is broken
hi when i try to find a solution about my problem and google showed this page so can you help me ? i had the galaxy note 2 and i dropped it first day i have it. then i realised the led flash stopped working. (i don't know if it's working before but it was the day i have it from a foreign land so there's no warranty of it) i hope you to help me to repair it. should i replace the led flash or is it connected to a flex cable ? and where can i get a new one ? i've disassembly galaxy s i9000 before i know how ir's like and i can do it again but it is problem that getting the replacement staff. try to help me if you know something about this please. thanks
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hi when i try to find a solution about my problem and google showed this page so can you help me ? i had the galaxy note 2 and i dropped it first day i have it. then i realised the led flash stopped working. (i don't know if it's working before but it was the day i have it from a foreign land so there's no warranty of it) i hope you to help me to repair it. should i replace the led flash or is it connected to a flex cable ? and where can i get a new one ? i've disassembly galaxy s i9000 before i know how ir's like and i can do it again but it is problem that getting the replacement staff. try to help me if you know something about this please. thanks
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You should probably get it to a computer repair shop or if possible, Samsung. With or without warranty.
You don't wanna mess with the hardware so quickly even if you nearly know what you are doing :good:
jujuburi said:
After playing with it for a week now I can more or less confirm that the LED flash in our Note II is not as strong as I had on my S II. The images taken with flash at complete dark is not as bright as before. Say it's decreased by some 20%.
What about you guys? Any workaround or that's how it is?
TIA.
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For some reason, the flash is not full strength with stock samsung widgets (assistive light) Download app called "led light." Night and day difference.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.picolyl.led_light
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Yup, right. Coming from S3, I can tell that its not as strong as S3 led flash. Not cool at all.. Dont know why Samsung design it this way ? ..
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Correction.. The led flash is very strong. Just use any third party app like tiny flashlight & led and see the difference. Samsung have set it at a lower intensity when used with stock torch widget.
boodies said:
For some reason, the flash is not full strength with stock samsung widgets (assistive light) Download app called "led light." Night and day difference.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.picolyl.led_light
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Yeah, we all know that by now. I always use the app called Tiny Flashlight + LED. And yes, there is heaven and hell difference.
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Correction.. The led flash is very strong. Just use any third party app like tiny flashlight & led and see the difference. Samsung have set it at a lower intensity when used with stock torch widget.
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Nope, it's still weaker than S3 or S2. And I don't think the the bright LED which comes out by using a third party app is same when you use it for camera flash, it's always weaker.
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So far, after flashing Hypermod rom based on 4.2, the camera flash certainly seems alot brighter than when on sammy roms, I personally think that samsung did this on purpose for whatever reason
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I am facing screen flickering issues on my 3xl under low brightness. This gave me daily headaches for one month seriously.
So I'm thinking to take the Google support in this matter. I'm not rooted but bootloader was unlocked. Will they consider it to service under warranty or not?
I'm from India.
Thanks for help
harigavara said:
I am facing screen flickering issues on my 3xl under low brightness. This gave me daily headaches for one month seriously.
So I'm thinking to take the Google support in this matter. I'm not rooted but bootloader was unlocked. Will they consider it to service under warranty or not?
I'm from India.
Thanks for help
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Check that smart pixels is off.
Google does not care if it is unlocked, they will warranty it.
mgp53 said:
Check that smart pixels is off.
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Where can i find it? I can't find it in phone settings.
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Where can i find it? I can't find it in phone settings.
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I apologize. I don't think stock Pie has that option. I know the ROM I am using has it, and it caused a flickering issue.
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I apologize. I don't think stock Pie has that option. I know the ROM I am using has it, and it caused a flickering issue.
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Yes i am aware of that. I too used such Rom. But i don't know it removes flickering. But isn't that resulting dark or dull display?
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Yes i am aware of that. I too used such Rom. But i don't know it removes flickering. But isn't that resulting dark or dull display?
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Look under Battery in settings?
Yeah they are fine with it, that's why I'm basically locked into Google phones for life, no other manufacturer for US phones is like this and supportive of the rooting community.
This ROM for the F3 is without ads?
Because I see have some ads on the global rom and that is not great at all...
and it was better without bloated?
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This ROM for the F3 is without ads?
Because I see have some ads on the global rom and that is not great at all...
and it was better without bloated?
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YES! Confirmed.
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YES! Confirmed.
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But I need root and TWRP to install that?
some annoying proceed when this phone is new.
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This ROM for the F3 is without ads?
Because I see have some ads on the global rom and that is not great at all...
and it was better without bloated?
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AOSP ROMs don't have ads
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But I need root and TWRP to install that?
some annoying proceed when this phone is new.
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You need twrp yep. Not root. It's not that complicated. Begin by unlocking the bootloader. You can find the to-do on xiaomi.eu topic.
Change from stock to xiaomi.eu is life changer ^^
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AOSP ROMs don't have ads
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That's not relevant. Topic is about xiaomi.eu
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You need twrp yep. Not root. It's not that complicated. Begin by unlocking the bootloader. You can find the to-do on xiaomi.eu topic.
Change from stock to xiaomi.eu is life changer ^^
That's not relevant. Topic is about xiaomi.eu
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I dont if buy this one because of problems like green tint and proximity sensor..
And why that is life changer? the global really awful?
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I dont if buy this one because of problems like green tint and proximity sensor..
And why that is life changer? the global really awful?
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I started out if the box with global, then miui.eu and now MMX (without any ads too). Never had to suffer from any green tin nor proximity sensor issues at all.
Phone purchased in Europe (The Netherlands).
This being said, if, like me you hate ads, and if you decide to root your phone which is really not complicated with TWRP installed, just install adaway, and you will be rid of ads entirely !
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I started out if the box with global, then miui.eu and now MMX (without any ads too). Never had to suffer from any green tin nor proximity sensor issues at all.
Phone purchased in Europe (The Netherlands).
This being said, if, like me you hate ads, and if you decide to root your phone which is really not complicated with TWRP installed, just install adaway, and you will be rid of ads entirely !
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I dont know if buy one..
Xiaomi eu is a lot better?
I dont know if I wanna root and something because that is void warranty
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I dont know if buy one..
Xiaomi eu is a lot better?
I dont know if I wanna root and something because that is void warranty
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It is a lot better. I tried the stock global for a week or two and it was full of bugs and pré-installed apps that I couldn't remove easily.
It doesn't void warranty if you don't root or something. Xiaomi is cool about that.
Anyway, topic subject has been answered I think, no need to ask about other things
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It is a lot better. I tried the stock global for a week or two and it was full of bugs and pré-installed apps that I couldn't remove easily.
It doesn't void warranty if you don't root or something. Xiaomi is cool about that.
Anyway, topic subject has been answered I think, no need to ask about other things
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I pretty surely if I change the rom the warranty is void.
michelD said:
I started out if the box with global, then miui.eu and now MMX (without any ads too). Never had to suffer from any green tin nor proximity sensor issues at all.
Phone purchased in Europe (The Netherlands).
This being said, if, like me you hate ads, and if you decide to root your phone which is really not complicated with TWRP installed, just install adaway, and you will be rid of ads entirely !
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Did you have green tint and proximity sensor issues on the global stock rom? Purchases mine at mediamarkt and have those issues..
thomas.dh said:
Did you have green tint and proximity sensor issues on the global stock rom? Purchases mine at mediamarkt and have those issues..
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What a shame I dont know why have this horrible issues and many of people buying this device.
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What a shame I dont know why have this horrible issues and many of people buying this device.
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The cost is a main reason. More than $100 cheaper is quite large money for some people, and that is at the original price. Larger gap when on discount.
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Did you have green tint and proximity sensor issues on the global stock rom? Purchases mine at mediamarkt and have those issues..
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No, I don't remember having this issue at anytime, even when I opened the box with MIUI global ROM.
As I see that there are other lucky users without any issues (no green tin nor proximity sensor issues), I suppose it's depending on the production batch of the phone or of some of its components.
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No, I don't remember having this issue at anytime, even when I opened the box with MIUI global ROM.
As I see that there are other lucky users without any issues (no green tin nor proximity sensor issues), I suppose it's depending on the production batch of the phone or of some of its components.
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Thank for your response! Where did you buy your phone? And would you advise to go back to the store with those issues?
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I pretty surely if I change the rom the warranty is void.
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Unlocking of the bootloader is made available to make sure that MIUI developer ROMs can be tested by users and will be covered under warranty. Bootloader unlocking does not inherently void your hardware warranty. But a case where the unlocking results in a brick which cannot be fixed via software, the warranty will be void.
According to the statement, bootloader unlock is made available for users to try MIUI developer ROMs. And thus, it will not void the warranty of any Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone. But if the device bricks after unlocking and could not be fixed via software, then the warranty will be void.
thomas.dh said:
Thank for your response! Where did you buy your phone? And would you advise to go back to the store with those issues?
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I buy my phone from Coolblue.be, but nothing will guarantee that another batch will be the same.
This being said, due to the diversity of situations and given the (possible) possibility of a software solution, I don't want to advise you anything.
Chilean here with a Poco F3 since not too long ago, haven't had green tint issue or proximity sensor issue, I guess it depends of manufacturing date of the phone? (Tested many times, for the green tint tested black/gray/dark gray images at min brightness and 120Hz since the issue seems more noticeable like that, no issues so far)
Still have base ROM without unlocking bootloader nor installing other ROM, last time I had a S8+ and honestly root and custom rom weren't that worth it tbh
Robert314 said:
AOSP ROMs don't have ads
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Xiaomi.eu ist not an AOSP Rom. It's a fork of the MIUI China Rom.