I'm considering purchasing the ZTE Blade V8 Pro but I've got a question. I've gotten used to being able to unlock and lock my phone without having to press the power button. Is this possible the Blade V8 Pro?
Or should I just buy the Moto G5 Plus instead? (I'm also considering)
Necro posting here, but go MOTO or anything else. This software on this phone is not getting updates and is way outdated on security patch level. Scary. Plus with a locked bootloader, we cant fix it.
jollymonsa said:
Necro posting here, but go MOTO or anything else. This software on this phone is not getting updates and is way outdated on security patch level. Scary. Plus with a locked bootloader, we cant fix it.
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Not to necro a necro, but the device is patched through Oct atm
dmuntean said:
I'm considering purchasing the ZTE Blade V8 Pro but I've got a question. I've gotten used to being able to unlock and lock my phone without having to press the power button. Is this possible the Blade V8 Pro?
Or should I just buy the Moto G5 Plus instead? (I'm also considering)
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Yes, this is possible and I use it all the time. Phone stores up to 5 fingerprints.
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So after having my Xperia S for the last 2 years decided enough was enough with the WiFi problem GUESS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GO TO SELL IT. The ****ing WiFi decided to work and continues to stay on. Starts to work with no reason after the amount of BS and problems I have had over the last 2 to 3 months trying many custom roms kernels and stock roms nothing working then all of a sudden bam it works when selling.
Phone must have a mind of its own saying ill work ill work don't sell me DONT SELL lol. I managed to get £140.00 exchange towards the z1 compact anyone think that was worth it?? £140 on exchange for the Xperia S 32Gig version. The Xperia z1 compact was £225 cash price with trade in paid £85 total 2nd. Also comes with 1 years guarantee with it and wasn't expecting any guarantee with a 2nd hand phone but cant grumble you don't get that on E of the Bay lol
Now comes my questions.
1 Can you change the glass on front without having to change touch screen or is this part of it? Not that I need it now but if brake in future I know.
2 Can you change the Back cover. Could do with changing as scratched to the max.
3 Can you buy the sides or full housing for the phone?
4 Can this phone be unlocked with software free. Or is it a matter of off to an unlock site and buy credit to do so or take down to local market?
5 How easy is it to unlock bootloader and root phone. Are they any versions to lookout for as I had in past with some phones had problems unlocking bootloader and had to remain on locked.. Is it just a matter of grabbing flashtool and unlocking or is their more to it with much newer handsets now?
Now on to the earphone jack and speaker at bottom of phone. The phone does say it is water proof however I do not see how it is when speaker and also earphone jack are not covered by any protective covers. Does this have some sort of seal within it to make water proof?
Thanks in advance.
mentalghost said:
So after having my Xperia S for the last 2 years decided enough was enough with the WiFi problem GUESS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GO TO SELL IT. The ****ing WiFi decided to work and continues to stay on. Starts to work with no reason after the amount of BS and problems I have had over the last 2 to 3 months trying many custom roms kernels and stock roms nothing working then all of a sudden bam it works when selling.
Phone must have a mind of its own saying ill work ill work don't sell me DONT SELL lol. I managed to get £140.00 exchange towards the z1 compact anyone think that was worth it?? £140 on exchange for the Xperia S 32Gig version. The Xperia z1 compact was £225 cash price with trade in paid £85 total 2nd. Also comes with 1 years guarantee with it and wasn't expecting any guarantee with a 2nd hand phone but cant grumble you don't get that on E of the Bay lol
Now comes my questions.
1 Can you change the glass on front without having to change touch screen or is this part of it? Not that I need it now but if brake in future I know.
2 Can you change the Back cover. Could do with changing as scratched to the max.
3 Can you buy the sides or full housing for the phone?
4 Can this phone be unlocked with software free. Or is it a matter of off to an unlock site and buy credit to do so or take down to local market?
5 How easy is it to unlock bootloader and root phone. Are they any versions to lookout for as I had in past with some phones had problems unlocking bootloader and had to remain on locked.. Is it just a matter of grabbing flashtool and unlocking or is their more to it with much newer handsets now?
Now on to the earphone jack and speaker at bottom of phone. The phone does say it is water proof however I do not see how it is when speaker and also earphone jack are not covered by any protective covers. Does this have some sort of seal within it to make water proof?
Thanks in advance.
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I can answer 2, 4, and 5 for you.
2 - Yes, you can change the back cover. Lots of users are doing it currently. Can check out the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710603
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4 - Phone is already unlocked for any SIM so don't worry about that
5 - Sony provides instructions directly on their website for unlocking the bootloader. Rooting is really simple as like most devices, you just flash SuperSU.
If you don't want to unlock the bootloader but root your phone, it can take some extra work.
Waterproof - The headphone jack is internally sealed and the speaker grill has a membrane.
Sent from my Z1C "Pocket Rocket"
hol17 said:
4 - Phone is already unlocked for any SIM so don't worry about that
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How would you know that his is unlocked?
hol17 said:
5 - Sony provides instructions directly on their website for unlocking the bootloader. Rooting is really simple as like most devices, you just flash SuperSU.
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Might be good to mention to @mentalghost that in order to restore the phone to a completely factory state further down the line you'll need a backup of your TA partition. There are guides explaining how to do that here on xda.
Rekoil said:
How would you know that his is unlocked?
Might be good to mention to @mentalghost that in order to restore the phone to a completely factory state further down the line you'll need a backup of your TA partition. There are guides explaining how to do that here on xda.
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I haven't found a single locked Z1C online and no one has reported one being locked. If it is, just a local store or an online site.
As for the TA keys, guide is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
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Sent from my Z1C "Pocket Rocket"
thx guys however my phone is locked to o2 and also checked status on phone that bootloader lock status is NO. Is their a way around this?
No
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mentalghost said:
thx guys however my phone is locked to o2 and also checked status on phone that bootloader lock status is NO. Is their a way around this?
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No, you will most likely never ever be able to unlock that phone. The only possibility is if O2 has some kind of code they can give you to unlock the device (not sure if this is possible). Otherwise I would suggest returning it and buying one from Clove or CarPhoneWarehouse or something, as theirs are neither locked nor bootloader unlock disallowed.
hi freind i need your advice.i have a nexus 5x 32GB running android 7.0 40 days ago.i show that some people have bootloop probleme after nougat update.what are you advising me???keep my nexus 5x without fear?or I sold it quickly and keep a new phone???i love my nexus 5x but iam afraid what we advising me
NOTE:i dont have warranty because i bay my phone used from a shop
If something happen and you will send it RMA you will receive phone with replaced motherboard or refund of your money, depends if there are still replacements of motherboards available
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If something happen and you will send it RMA you will receive phone with replaced motherboard or refund of your money, depends if there are still replacements of motherboards available
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i dont have warranty my friend bcz i bay it used from a shop
Aww so haven't you been given original receipt?
So there are two ways, you can keep your phone and disable two big cores of CPU to keep your phone safely from bootlop, or sell it.
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Aww so haven't you been given original receipt?
So there are two ways, you can keep your phone and disable two big cores of CPU to keep your phone safely from bootlop, or sell it.
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tnx friend how to disable the two big cores?and i still have ota update?
This is it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/bootloped-hw-please-try-t3505392
You can keep just your bootloader unlocked or in developer settings OEM unlock state enabled to unlock bootloader when it is necessary, then you will still receive ota updates
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This is it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/bootloped-hw-please-try-t3505392
You can keep just your bootloader unlocked or in developer settings OEM unlock state enabled to unlock bootloader when it is necessary, then you will still receive ota updates
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tnx my dear tell me i dont do this now.if i have bootloop probleme in the future can i do this method even if i have the bootloop?
Yes but you need to have ability to unlock bootloader enabled or unlocked bootloader
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Yes but you need to have ability to unlock bootloader enabled or unlocked bootloader
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how to know if my bootloader is unlock??and if is lock how to unlock it?
Here you got a huge instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
Bootloader state is in bootloader mode, on turned off device you keep holding volume - and power button
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Here you got a huge instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
Bootloader state is in bootloader mode, on turned off device you keep holding volume - and power button
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tnxxxx for your great help my dear
Domin_PL said:
Here you got a huge instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
Bootloader state is in bootloader mode, on turned off device you keep holding volume - and power button
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my stat of my bootloader is locked its fine or not?
I'd just gamble and keep using the phone as long as it works. If it bootloops later on, you'd worry about it then. Not to mention, the smartphone prices are constantly dropping and new hardware is coming to the market all the time, so a new phone you could buy a half year later will be superior to what you get now on the same budget.
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hi freind i need your advice.i have a nexus 5x 32GB running android 7.0 40 days ago.i show that some people have bootloop probleme after nougat update.what are you advising me???keep my nexus 5x without fear?or I sold it quickly and keep a new phone???i love my nexus 5x but iam afraid what we advising me
NOTE:i dont have warranty because i bay my phone used from a shop
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Remember the bootloop issue on N5X is hard ware related. Maybe the phone gets hot on a large update like the Nougat one, and the bad soldered 808 SOC fails. Its not about the Nougat itself.
It only happens to a small % of N5X owners, so you should not be afraid. Just use it as normal. And if you dissable the large cores its not much of a Nexus left.
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KnieveI
Got a Green screen wasn't quite Quick enough to see what was on it and it was to small to read anyway........now can't get it to boot it has a unlocked bootloader and was running twrp recovery can't even get it in to recovery either.....no download mode either. Any assistance would be much appreciated.
I didn't get any green screen but my h815 also died. I was browsing instagram when phone just turned off. Since thne when i tried to power on the phone it only vibrates and shows me lg logo and then screen goes off. If i plug in to the cragrer it only shows me battery with loading signe before charging and then sreen also go black. Also found this.http://thedroidguy.com/2016/06/how-to-fix-your-lg-g4-that-wont-turn-on-or-boot-up-1060712
guess i will just go for another phone. Thinking to buy someting for around 200€ and then wait for either new iphone or pixel.
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I didn't get any green screen but my h815 also died. I was browsing instagram when phone just turned off. Since thne when i tried to power on the phone it only vibrates and shows me lg logo and then screen goes off. If i plug in to the cragrer it only shows me battery with loading signe before charging and then sreen also go black. Also found this.http://thedroidguy.com/2016/06/how-to-fix-your-lg-g4-that-wont-turn-on-or-boot-up-1060712
guess i will just go for another phone. Thinking to buy someting for around 200€ and then wait for either new iphone or pixel.
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did u try recovery or download mode to see if its a software issue
have you tried flashing orig firmware?
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did u try recovery or download mode to see if its a software issue
have you tried flashing orig firmware?
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Yep try'n to do that now but the g4 is not recognised I've tried to get in to recovery but it hangs on the last white screen.......but try'n a lot of different things.
It may be waste of time.....but will keep try'n
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I didn't get any green screen but my h815 also died. I was browsing instagram when phone just turned off. Since thne when i tried to power on the phone it only vibrates and shows me lg logo and then screen goes off. If i plug in to the cragrer it only shows me battery with loading signe before charging and then sreen also go black. Also found this.http://thedroidguy.com/2016/06/how-to-fix-your-lg-g4-that-wont-turn-on-or-boot-up-1060712
guess i will just go for another phone. Thinking to buy someting for around 200€ and then wait for either new iphone or pixel.
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I have the same problem a month ago. I did try all software's but did not work. So I heat do warranty and they replace my main board. Is work like new (in fact is almost new) now.
ananas93 said:
I didn't get any green screen but my h815 also died. I was browsing instagram when phone just turned off. Since thne when i tried to power on the phone it only vibrates and shows me lg logo and then screen goes off. If i plug in to the cragrer it only shows me battery with loading signe before charging and then sreen also go black. Also found this.
guess i will just go for another phone. Thinking to buy someting for around 200€ and then wait for either new iphone or pixel.
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It happened to me EXACTLY the same thing with the same app and everything, the problem is that i sent it to warranty and they didn't fixed it because there was "humidity" on it. 6 months now (and counting) with an old Alcatel OT 991D because i can't afford a new phone. I was thinking about buying a new motherboard for the G4 but it might not be worth it anymore...
gui710 said:
It happened to me EXACTLY the same thing with the same app and everything, the problem is that i sent it to warranty and they didn't fixed it because there was "humidity" on it. 6 months now (and counting) with an old Alcatel OT 991D because i can't afford a new phone. I was thinking about buying a new motherboard for the G4 but it might not be worth it anymore...
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Check on Alibaba site. MBs for LG are dirt cheap. You can convert your phone to G5 or V10 simply changing the motherboard. All other components are same as in LG G4.
rlamba said:
Check on Alibaba site. MBs for LG are dirt cheap. You can convert your phone to G5 or V10 simply changing the motherboard. All other components are same as in LG G4.
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The trouble is all of the boards are different shapes it would be a big job to modified to fit a lg g5 or a lg v10 to fit.......it is quite impassable
stinka318 said:
The trouble is all of the boards are different shapes it would be a big job to modified to fit a lg g5 or a lg v10 to fit.......it is quite impassable
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I looked and theyre are most def not compatible lol
U can plug the screens up but thats about it. The screw hols on g5 non existant. All the contacts. Are missing.
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rlamba said:
Check on Alibaba site. MBs for LG are dirt cheap. You can convert your phone to G5 or V10 simply changing the motherboard. All other components are same as in LG G4.
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Are you crazy. Nothing in the 3 phones are really identical. This would never work. So u can hook a g4 lcd to a g5 or 10 mb. But nothing else would work. The volume rockers and diffrent. U need to do some studying. What about the dual cameras. The g4s speker in rear versus g5s on chin. Wtf man dont tell people this crap. Now people will start buying other mbs and asking why they wont fit right.
rlamba said:
Check on Alibaba site. MBs for LG are dirt cheap. You can convert your phone to G5 or V10 simply changing the motherboard. All other components are same as in LG G4.
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90$ ain't that cheap :b
gui710 said:
90$ ain't that cheap :b
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specially for it to probly do it again in a year
i tell people i no its not cheap either and i know times are hard but its better to just get a diffrent phone.
the resale valuer of most g4s is crap and cant really recoup the cash into it
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I looked and theyre are most def not compatible lol
U can plug the screens up but thats about it. The screw hols on g5 non existant. All the contacts. Are missing.
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Are you crazy. Nothing in the 3 phones are really identical. This would never work. So u can hook a g4 lcd to a g5 or 10 mb. But nothing else would work. The volume rockers and diffrent. U need to do some studying. What about the dual cameras. The g4s speker in rear versus g5s on chin. Wtf man dont tell people this crap. Now people will start buying other mbs and asking why they wont fit right.
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Check this link
xda-developers LG G4 G4 General Does LG G4 motherboard can be replaced with Lg v10 motherboard? by dianxxyyzz
rlamba said:
Check this link
xda-developers LG G4 G4 General Does LG G4 motherboard can be replaced with Lg v10 motherboard? by dianxxyyzz
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Well i will stand corrected on the v10. But still costly
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Well i will stand corrected on the v10. But still costly
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But why would you bother.....I'd rather the v10 over g4.
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But why would you bother.....I'd rather the v10 over g4.
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I wouldnt. My g4 mb died and i got a g5.
If i want a v10 i would buy one. Well try. If i had the funds if not i would raise them
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I wouldnt. My g4 mb died and i got a g5.
If i want a v10 i would buy one. Well try. If i had the funds if not i would raise them
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Exactly what I did but got one with a locked bootloder sadly but it is a start.....g5 not to bad
stinka318 said:
Exactly what I did but got one with a locked bootloder sadly but it is a start.....g5 not to bad
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I sadly got the sprint varient. No unlock no downgrade and no root. But i was able to get msl no root and gsm unlock no root
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I sadly got the sprint varient. No unlock no downgrade and no root. But i was able to get msl no root and gsm unlock no root
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I'll be happy with just root so I can deblote but will look at it later...
Hi, I was recently thinking about changing my phone so thought of buying the LG G4. A guy near my place is selling it. I have also heard about the bootloop issue. Although the phone was working fine on his shop, should I still buy the phone? Are there any special conditions under which the phone goes into the bootloop so I can test it either using a stress test tool or playing a demanding game before buying? Please, I need some help!
Thanks,
Asbaat
ShadowFiend98 said:
Hi, I was recently thinking about changing my phone so thought of buying the LG G4. A guy near my place is selling it. I have also heard about the bootloop issue. Although the phone was working fine on his shop, should I still buy the phone? Are there any special conditions under which the phone goes into the bootloop so I can test it either using a stress test tool or playing a demanding game before buying? Please, I need some help!
Thanks,
Asbaat
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from with serial number on back starting with 601 are less likely to bootloop the higher the number the better. lower then be cautuious.
if you dont care LG not giving nougat officialy. and poor battery. go ahead but also make sure its one of the unlockable bootloaders
search for list of lg g4 that can be nootloader unlocked.
if all okey go ahead has nice camera and unofficial beta N its nice. but official would be better.
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from with serial number on back starting with 601 are less likely to bootloop the higher the number the better. lower then be cautuious.
if you dont care LG not giving nougat officialy. and poor battery. go ahead but also make sure its one of the unlockable bootloaders
search for list of lg g4 that can be nootloader unlocked.
if all okey go ahead has nice camera and unofficial beta N its nice. but official would be better.
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Thank you for your reply, can you kindly tell why buying an unlockable bootloader device is necessary? Also, if the device is 601 and it still goes into a bootloop, will there be any solution to this except repairing the motherboard stuff?
Thanks,
Asbaat
ShadowFiend98 said:
Thank you for your reply, can you kindly tell why buying an unlockable bootloader device is necessary? Also, if the device is 601 and it still goes into a bootloop, will there be any solution to this except repairing the motherboard stuff?
Thanks,
Asbaat
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Read the bootloop fix it list in my signature.
Buying a device which can be unlocked is absolutely necessary to fully enjoy that phone plus you can do some adjustments regarding bootloop only when unlocked.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
ShadowFiend98 said:
Thank you for your reply, can you kindly tell why buying an unlockable bootloader device is necessary? Also, if the device is 601 and it still goes into a bootloop, will there be any solution to this except repairing the motherboard stuff?
Thanks,
Asbaat
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unlocked bootloader you can flash other roms stock based or aosp.
you can install kernek and tune it for performance or battery.
its unknown if it will bootloop but is less likely to happen. from 601 upwards.
also see wht my friend steadfasterX says read hes the man. he knows more then i do.
as long as it is 811 or 815...and 601 or newer serial number...its still worth to buy it
No. I haven't had bootloops on my 602 but have still had problems.
No knock on to wake. (replace screen to fix)
Micro usb port worn out and can only be replaced be re-soldering.
Random notification led blinking. (restart wifi to fix)
No updates.
Still could get a bootloop.
How to determine if phone bootloader can be unlocked? thx
I want a OnePlus which I don't have wake up the display before unlocking it with a fingerprint scan.
In other words I want to be able to unlock it directly from its sleep/locked state with just one press my finger without waking up the displa first.
So, which is the earliest OnePlus model that can be unlocked with a fingerprint scan without waking up the screen first?
OnePlus 6T n above
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OnePlus 6T n above
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Agreed. My OnePlus 7T does this.
Really? Hm, thanks but it seems unlikely since in the videos I've seen, even of OnePlus 8, they always have to tap the black screen first before they unlock with the fingerprint scanner.
Like in this video for example:
Also, my friend who had a OnePlus 8 said he had to tap twice to unlock it. So are we talking about the same thing?
Or do you have to do something special to make it work directly from a sleeping display?
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Really? Hm, thanks but it seems unlikely since in the videos I've seen, even of OnePlus 8, they always have to tap the black screen first before they unlock with the fingerprint scanner.
Like in this video for example:
Also, my friend who had a OnePlus 8 said he had to tap twice to unlock it. So are we talking about the same thing?
Or do you have to do something special to make it work directly from a sleeping display?
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Sounds like you already have all the answers lol.
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Sounds like you already have all the answers lol.
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Obviously not, since I just wrote there is conflicting information, and also asked if there is something special one has to do to make it work.