Greeings, I wish to buy XZ Premium and the model will be g8142 in my country. Before buying I would like to ask some questions.
1. I need to root my device, and it seems that the rooting method only support Android 8.0. So sould I flash stock 8.0 ROM before rooting?
2. I heard that rooting will damage the camera function and make it green screen or something. Camera is a very important part to me and I wish to retain the original quality as the unroot stock ROM. Is there any way to fix it?
3. LG's app will crash if I change the resolution in terminal. Will Sony's apps crash or cannot be used if I change the resolution to 1080p and also lower the DPI?
4. Anything else that need to be noticed after rooting and need to be fixed?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Vulturon said:
Greeings, I wish to buy XZ Premium and the model will be g8142 in my country. Before buying I would like to ask some questions.
1. I need to root my device, and it seems that the rooting method only support Android 8.0. So sould I flash stock 8.0 ROM before rooting?
2. I heard that rooting will damage the camera function and make it green screen or something. Camera is a very important part to me and I wish to retain the original quality as the unroot stock ROM. Is there any way to fix it?
3. LG's app will crash if I change the resolution in terminal. Will Sony's apps crash or cannot be used if I change the resolution to 1080p and also lower the DPI?
4. Anything else that need to be noticed after rooting and need to be fixed?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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Hello to can root your device and if you unlock the bootloader some fonctions will stop working but we have a fix for that and for the resolution it's normal they are many app who doesn't even support 1440p
1. You can root any ROM, just flash magisk in twrp.
2. There are drm fixes available, e.g. Janjan's kernel, xperifix.
3. You can change the screen resolution to 4k in adb but not every app is working. No need to change, default 1080p is all right.
4. Every time you have to update the software manually and apply drm fix if you unlock the bootloader. Android Pie is probably going to be the last major update for the phone. There are not many custom roms out there.
You are welcome.
xueyaotianxia said:
1. You can root any ROM, just flash magisk in twrp.
2. There are drm fixes available, e.g. Janjan's kernel, xperifix.
3. You can change the screen resolution to 4k in adb but not every app is working. No need to change, default 1080p is all right.
4. Every time you have to update the software manually and apply drm fix if you unlock the bootloader. Android Pie is probably going to be the last major update for the phone. There are not many custom roms out there.
You are welcome.
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Thanks a lot for the reply! Helps a kot, please allow me to ask a little more
1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/development/kernel-sony-xz-premium-5-2018-t3784669
Does that mean most of you guys are following this guide to root and no issues occur in rooting g8142?
2. Drm fix really can solve the issue of camera of rooting? e.g. green photos or easily overheat, because I am buying this phone for the camera quality, if this is uncertain then I will consider another phone.
3. About resolution, from what I saw in the demo phone in my local store, the screenshot of XZ Premium is 2160 x 3840, doesn't that mean it is always on 2160x3840? I don't want such high res and I like to make it always 1080x1920.
Hope it wont make Sony stock app crashes... Will it?
Thanks in advance again!
Vulturon said:
Thanks a lot for the reply! Helps a kot, please allow me to ask a little more
1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/development/kernel-sony-xz-premium-5-2018-t3784669
Does that mean most of you guys are following this guide to root and no issues occur in rooting g8142?
2. Drm fix really can solve the issue of camera of rooting? e.g. green photos or easily overheat, because I am buying this phone for the camera quality, if this is uncertain then I will consider another phone.
3. About resolution, from what I saw in the demo phone in my local store, the screenshot of XZ Premium is 2160 x 3840, doesn't that mean it is always on 2160x3840? I don't want such high res and I like to make it always 1080x1920.
Hope it wont make Sony stock app crashes... Will it?
Thanks in advance again!
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1. Yes that's the drm fix. After you've flashed the official firmware and then apply drm fix.
2. What drm fix does is that it tricks the phone to think that the bootloader is not unlocked. You can check *#*#7378423#*#* and then service info, configuration, it will say bootloader unlocked allowed: no. But you are still running the phone with an unlocked bootloader.
3. The phone will stay at 1080p unless there is 4k content, or 1440p content...if you change it in adb, when you press the app switcher button, it will show every app as black colour, no content. I have manually changed it to 1440p before no app crashes, 4k is not good because there might be some issues. So I switched back to default which is 1080p.
To be honest even it is on 1080p the screen looks fantastic. I bought it only because of the screen. Proudly G8142 owner here...
xueyaotianxia said:
1. Yes that's the drm fix. After you've flashed the official firmware and then apply drm fix.
2. What drm fix does is that it tricks the phone to think that the bootloader is not unlocked. You can check *#*#7378423#*#* and then service info, configuration, it will say bootloader unlocked allowed: no. But you are still running the phone with an unlocked bootloader.
3. The phone will stay at 1080p unless there is 4k content, or 1440p content...if you change it in adb, when you press the app switcher button, it will show every app as black colour, no content. I have manually changed it to 1440p before no app crashes, 4k is not good because there might be some issues. So I switched back to default which is 1080p.
To be honest even it is on 1080p the screen looks fantastic. I bought it only because of the screen. Proudly G8142 owner here...
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Thanks a ton. Can you show me which one is the app switcher icon you mentioned? Is that mean the app drawer icon? That turn to black? Thanks
Vulturon said:
Thanks a ton. Can you show me which one is the app switcher icon you mentioned? Is that mean the app drawer icon? That turn to black? Thanks
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It is the square button on the right hand side of your home button(app switcher). When you press this, all apps become black, you won't see the preview.
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Thanks a ton. Can you show me which one is the app switcher icon you mentioned? Is that mean the app drawer icon? That turn to black? Thanks
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This.
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It is the square button on the right hand side of your home button(app switcher). When you press this, all apps become black, you won't see the preview.
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Alright. In adb, Is it possible to transfer a .ogg file into system/media/ui without rooting the device and replace the orogonal one? I want to replace a ui sound file with a .ogg file. Thanks a lot
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After Testing i´ll like to show you how to get some extra Performance and a little bit Battery Life from your LUX !
What is this?
We Limit Screen Resolution from 1080x1920 and 480 DPI to 720x1280 and 320dpi!
ANTUTU gave me 44k
What you need to know first:
This MOD is Save and Easy!
No need to Unlock Bootloader!
No need to Root!
No Custom Recovery Needet!
Works with every Moto X Play right out of the Box!
Maybe some apps won't work normally (I can not test every single App).... but like i said...its easy to revert Back!
What you need to do this:
A Computer!
Motorola Drivers: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
ADB Installed: https://userscloud.com/21c02xsuiokm
If you have ADB up and running go to Developer Options and Enable USB Debugging and Connect the Phone...if its you first time you Use ADB you have to Enable Debugging from this Computer on the Phone...you will see a PopUp On the Screen!
In ADB Type the Following Comants to Enable the MOD:
adb shell wm size 720x1280
adb shell wm density 320
adb reboot
Now you Phone will reboot and will be back with new screen resolution!
If you like to revert Back Type Following commants:
adb shell wm size reset
adb shell wm density reset
adb reboot
Phone will be Back to normal
Some Tips:
Go to Settings/Display and set Text Size to Small if you want...
Use Nova Launcher to Controll Size of Icons and Text on Homescreen
Hi there. Do you feel it's more fast before make change ?
I fell the Micro Stutters are gone...and Gaming is so much better!
But it did not fix Stutters in Chrome for me...
Enricosteph said:
I fell the Micro Stutters are gone...and Gaming is so much better!
But it did not fix Stutters in Chrome for me...
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Nice to know. After change what happen with your screen ? I need change launcher or not ? Also if i using xposed change to smallest resolution will not destroy nothing ? What about installed apps ?
No you dont need to change Launcher! Only APP i have a little Problem is EBay... I have a overlay in "My EBay" but when i open My Reviews and go back the overlays are gone....i can live with that!
I don´t use Xposed but like i sayed its save so test it and let us know ...but there should be no problem!
I think Xposed does the same like this Mod but i´m not shure...i think it changes the Screen Destiny...so if you do this ADB mod it should overwrite the Xposed Setting...should be save for you...
With this you Change Screen Resolution AND Destiny
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No you dont need to change Launcher! Only APP i have a little Problem is EBay... I have a overlay in "My EBay" but when i open My Reviews and go back the overlays are gone....i can live with that!
I don´t use Xposed but like i sayed its save so test it and let us know ...but there should be no problem!
I think Xposed does the same like this Mod but i´m not shure...i think it changes the Screen Destiny...so if you do this ADB mod it should overwrite the Xposed Setting...should be save for you...
With this you Change Screen Resolution AND Destiny
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Well i must think about this change. Two more question your screen after change still is full on phone or not ? This also minimalize temperature ?
Screen will be full only but in recent apps screen you'll get to see those big fonts. I don't how to change that. Maybe you can or maybe you can't. But it didn't affect anything. Screen is proper and working for the basic apps that come with the phone like camera, dialer etc. I've tested games like Nova 3, beach buggy, temple run.. They run noticeably better with 320 density. Try it. If you don't like it you can change back without any hassle.
Screen is still Full...its like changing resolution on your Computer Screen
What do you mean with Temeratur?
Enricosteph said:
Screen is still Full...its like changing resolution on your Computer Screen
What do you mean with Temeratur?
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Mean this change decrease temperature while gaming ?
dzesiu2002 said:
Mean this change decrease temperature while gaming ?
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YES
But test it your self...its Save!
There's a free app to apply the changes with ease: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexter.miniscaler
There are many apps like yours...and all require Root...
Means Unlock Bootloader
Means loosing Warranty...
This can be applied on pure Stock without losing anything
And brick most of the images in every app that is reading the DPi from the build.prop and display it for 480DPi
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nikolov47 said:
And brick most of the images in every app that is reading the DPi from the build.prop and display it for 480DPi
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Which one do it ?
dzesiu2002 said:
Which one do it ?
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Changing DPi without root
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nikolov47 said:
Changing DPi without root
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If i use xposed i can change dpi and resolution ?
dzesiu2002 said:
If i use xposed i can change dpi and resolution ?
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No hurt to try. You can use the steps in the first post but you need to change the build.prop with the exact same DPi too, to void most of the wrong image previews.
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Enricosteph said:
adb shell wm size 720x1280
adb shell wm density 320
adb reboot
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doesn't the letters become a little blurry ?
got error
check ss...
http://imgur.com/au2319R
bablu048 said:
doesn't the letters become a little blurry ?
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I can not See Any big Differenzen....
ZeroVirus said:
check ss...
http://imgur.com/au2319R
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Drivers installed?
USB Debugging activated?
ADB from this Computer Accepted?
When You start ADB the first time You will get a Popup Messsage on Screen of your phone...
I experienced an issue with two custom roms (LineageOS 14.1 and ResurrectionRemix 5.8.1) regarding the following applications:
Moto Camera One ( play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.cameraone )
Motorola Camera ( play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera )
The issue is, there's a slight offset regarding touch controls with both these applications. The closer to the bottom of the screen, the higher the offset, in fact, it's only possible to get past the first start screen if you're holding the phone upside-down, else you're not able to press the "next" button because the touch offset is so extreme the place you need to touch is really far under the screen.
I did not experience these issues with the stock 6.0 rom, only the two mentioned above.
I really hope there is a workaround with this because these are the only two apps that allow slow-mo recording and 720p60fps recording, as every other app I tried (including the so acclaimed Cinema FV-5) did not allow me to record anywhere above 30, saying that "the camera doesn't support it" which is just bs.
Thanks for your time and I really hope someone can provide a solution.
Markski said:
I experienced an issue with two custom roms (LineageOS 14.1 and ResurrectionRemix 5.8.1) regarding the following applications:
Moto Camera One ( play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.cameraone )
Motorola Camera ( play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera )
The issue is, there's a slight offset regarding touch controls with both these applications. The closer to the bottom of the screen, the higher the offset, in fact, it's only possible to get past the first start screen if you're holding the phone upside-down, else you're not able to press the "next" button because the touch offset is so extreme the place you need to touch is really far under the screen.
I did not experience these issues with the stock 6.0 rom, only the two mentioned above.
I really hope there is a workaround with this because these are the only two apps that allow slow-mo recording and 720p60fps recording, as every other app I tried (including the so acclaimed Cinema FV-5) did not allow me to record anywhere above 30, saying that "the camera doesn't support it" which is just bs.
Thanks for your time and I really hope someone can provide a solution.
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This is happening because you have changed the DPI in your phone. Moto camera does not work when you change the DPI. Set the DPI back to default (320) and it should work.
Here's a moto camera with multi DPI support:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696880
Let me know if I helped.
adityak1303 said:
This is happening because you have changed the DPI in your phone. Moto camera does not work when you change the DPI. Set the DPI back to default (320) and it should work.
Here's a moto camera with multi DPI support:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696880
Let me know if I helped.
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That file is for flash ?
ydavilag said:
That file is for flash ?
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Yes. Just go to recovery and flash it.
adityak1303 said:
Yes. Just go to recovery and flash it.
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Does this have specific thread ?
dhruvpatel_9880 said:
Does this have specific thread ?
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Don't know. I just found it while browsing and saved the link in case someone needed it.
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Don't know. I just found it while browsing and saved the link in case someone needed it.
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Thank you very much , I was also searching but you have better luck
Probably this is the thread, OP contains the same URL.
If we could know how they achieved it, if possible we could do for the G3 camera. The settings wheel was very adaptable and cool
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With sony stock album app to check pictures, I found no picture quality enhanced. Unlike its predecessor Z5 Premium which utilize X-Reality to pictures in Album app, XZ Premium just let the picture native(I've not noticed any changes opening the picture!)! So is only my device problem or you guys the same?
No one?
64801965 said:
No one?
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Try a software repair with xperia companion
Didgesteve said:
Try a software repair with xperia companion
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So your album pictures have quality enhanced?
i have a rooted one and dont seem to see annything either compared to my previous Z5 which had more profound efect in enhancing. i think my kernel should support this but dont know why not, ill try new rom eventualy curently at oreo
stipi69 said:
i have a rooted one and dont seem to see annything either compared to my previous Z5 which had more profound efect in enhancing. i think my kernel should support this but dont know why not, ill try new rom eventualy curently at oreo
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Maybe Sony canceled this function...
@64801965, as far as I can tell, video enhancements feature may show some improvements only in playing a video within the sony album app.
But you need either still locked phone or restored locked TA with kernel hiding bootloader unlock on pie to have it working. There is no drmfix for pie and therefore this function is not available if BL had been unlocked without TA backup and not running bootloader hiding kernel. See here for additional info.
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@64801965, as far as I can tell, video enhancements feature may show some improvements only in playing a video within the sony album app.
But you need either still locked phone or restored locked TA with kernel hiding bootloader unlock on pie to have it working. There is no drmfix for pie and therefore this function is not available if BL had been unlocked without TA backup and not running bootloader hiding kernel. See here for additional info.
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So it's for video, as well as photos?
@64801965, in my opinion, it influences only video - after all it is called like that: "_video_ image enhancement", even the description in the settings menu mentions video only.
There is a sample shown in the settings menu to see the difference on split screen.
It is possible to extract this sample from an .apk a play it with Album app and see the difference in there when the video image enhancement is ON _and_ working in the settings having the screen split in two there.
But in my opinion, it's only a gimmick making the colors more saturated.
Moreover, if you export the video to PC, no enhancements present.
Most likely even if you play it by something else than Sony album, no enhancements would be there either.
7.20.56 is available on APK mirror. I wanted to give it a shot to see if there are any improvements and surprisingly it seems much smoother compared to previous versions and the best part is that it's compatible with Quick-Step so all gestures work correctly. You get a dark Google feed and it doesn't seem to be as slow and glitchy as it has been in the past. Also an update to the camera app is available as well that comes with a few new tricks as well! Does anyone know what phone these are pulled from?
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/lgelectronics/lg-home/lg-home-7-20-56-release/
Camera Update link please...?
kukuteku said:
Camera Update link please...?
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here you go
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/lgelectronics/lg-camera/lg-camera-8-0-184-release/
I wanted to give it a shot to see if there are any improvements and surprisingly it seems much smoother compared to previous versions and the best part is that it's compatible with Quick-Step so all gestures work correctly. [/QUOTE said:
How did you manage to configure quick steps can you tell me how...??
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Until Now, I just see a few Cosmetic UI Changes between newer Version and Old Stock Camera version.
kukuteku said:
Until Now, I just see a few Cosmetic UI Changes between newer Version and Old Stock Camera version.
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Is it possible to uninstall the update only if it messed something up?
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mangoman said:
Is it possible to uninstall the update only if it messed something up?
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Yep, once the app is "upgraded" (becomes a version other than the stock one (usually the one provided most recently through software updates from LG), a small menu becomes available in the app settings (ie App Info > Camera). This menu allows you to uninstall updates to the application and revert to stock.
I just uninstalled the latest camera update (the one listed here) since it didn't really change picture quality and has an icon for "Show new features" that crashes the app. I did update "Home" though and it feels a little better.
Weird, I don't have that icon. The Manual focus seems to be improved, and if you swipe and hold the shutter button left/right, or pinch the screen with a gesture it switches between wide and normal lenses. I don't remember if the previous version worked like that. I feel like AI mode works much smoother, and portrait mode with it's blur adjustment function is improved, but it could just be in my head.
lovermed said:
How did you manage to configure quick steps can you tell me how...??
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You have to be rooted on Pie and have the Quickstep Magisk Module installed. Using a launcher other than the LG Home launcher, open the Quickswitch app and select LG Home as your recents provider. The module will run a script and reboot your phone. Once your phone restarts, then set LG home as your default launcher.
camera is worse and for sure is from another device
It's definitely for a different device, but I've had nothing but good results.
Thanks, worth a try
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It's definitely for a different device, but I've had nothing but good results.
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i've tried in the same day the same photo with same light in the same room and the night photo is worse
Do not download Camera App
Yeedatoy said:
7.20.56 is available on APK mirror. I wanted to give it a shot to see if there are any improvements and surprisingly it seems much smoother compared to previous versions and the best part is that it's compatible with Quick-Step so all gestures work correctly. You get a dark Google feed and it doesn't seem to be as slow and glitchy as it has been in the past. Also an update to the camera app is available as well that comes with a few new tricks as well! Does anyone know what phone these are pulled from?
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/lgelectronics/lg-home/lg-home-7-20-56-release/
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I've downloaded both & Home launcher works fine but the camera is not supported completely, Night mode doesn't work, Camera is Slightly good but I found buggy were I a line on pic. so better stay on original version and wait for Android 10 update.
washwash said:
camera is worse and for sure is from another device
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and if u replace the stock with this, a type of drm or like dont leave u use bridge, acts like if rooted
manuhuelva said:
and if u replace the stock with this, a type of drm or like dont leave u use bridge, acts like if rooted
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what's bridge?
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what's bridge?
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The LG Bridge suite, the program to backup via pc. Ucant backup or restore if have this istalled, the program detects an alteration. This is my experience.
Hi to all.
Happy with my Fold 2. Would be extremely happy if I could make one mod without root:
If apps (and UI if possible) would behave as if though there was no punch hole!
I'm not talking about the setting to change the aspect ratio of an app.
Some apps don't work properly even if you do that.
Any way to just make the phone work like it had no camera at all at the front (of the big screen)?
Please keep in mind that a)I'm not a programmer , just a user
and b)I don't want to root my device.
Thanks in advance
Gus_Hayabusa said:
Hi to all.
Happy with my Fold 2. Would be extremely happy if I could make one mod without root:
If apps (and UI if possible) would behave as if though there was no punch hole!
I'm not talking about the setting to change the aspect ratio of an app.
Some apps don't work properly even if you do that.
Any way to just make the phone work like it had no camera at all at the front (of the big screen)?
Please keep in mind that a)I'm not a programmer , just a user
and b)I don't want to root my device.
Thanks in advance
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This is what you want, very easy to enable. The video shows the Note 20 Ultra but it also goes for the Z Fold 2.
Settings/Display/Full screen apps/advanced settings (tap upper right 3 dot icon)/Enable camera cutout.
Thanks but nope.
BigMosley said:
This is what you want, very easy to enable. The video shows the Note 20 Ultra but it also goes for the Z Fold 2.
Settings/Display/Full screen apps/advanced settings (tap upper right 3 dot icon)/Enable camera cutout./QUOTE]
Thanks for your reply my friend but that's exactly what I want to avoid in the first place.
I want all apps and ui to use Full Screen without a black bar.
In other words all apps to use all the screen real estate like there is no camera there. Most games and apps do that but not all and browser also leaves that part blank when in landscape mode.
I know it can be done but I don't know how
Thanks for your reply though.
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Were you able to figure out how to do this?
drgrape said:
Were you able to figure out how to do this?
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I heard there is a way to do it by connecting the phone to a pc and typing an ADB command (if I'm saying it correctly) but I havent located the article or the way. All I know is that it can be done, but apparently there is no simple way. Maybe a more experienced member can enlighten us.
You can download multistar together with tasker and autotools. Should give you the desired result without the needs of root.
YIN9 said:
You can download multistar together with tasker and autotools. Should give you the desired result without the needs of root.
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How? Tell us!