Got rid of google services and now have amazing battery!

[Clicky](https://imgur.com/a/MZydAXW)

This is on a 2 year old Moto G5, running Android 10 (lineage)

I thought it was pretty impressive...

https://redd.it/ei0ouf
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Got the WhatsApp Dark Mode

Hi Guys, while texting I got the WhatsApp dark mode on beta. I'm on Android 10 and Google Pixel 2 XL.

This dark theme is not constant and keeps on changing time to time. Took the screenshot for you guys.

Happy New Year.
https://imgur.com/gallery/vwBjkDU...

https://redd.it/ehv4zt
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Samsung back at it again, pushing out security patches before pixels and the start of the month
https://www.sammobile.com/news/january-2020-security-update-samsung-galaxy-a10-a10s-a20-a30

https://redd.it/eiedq2
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I know people hate on Samsung software, but these gesture capabilities alone made using my Note 10+ far better with one hand.

Essentially, you have up to 12 gestures you can customize total. 6 on the right and six on the left edge of your screen.

Here's a demonstration of what I'm talking about.

https://imgur.com/a/pclEaOY...

https://redd.it/eidj4r
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Goodix says mass production of LCD optical under-display fingerprint scanners will happen in 2020
https://www.xda-developers.com/goodix-mass-production-lcd-optical-under-display-fingerprint-scanner-2020/

https://redd.it/eifqiz
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Is it just with me or the current Google emojis (default on stock android and most android phones) are really ugly?

[Google emojis](https://emojipedia.org/google/)

For comparison:

[Evolution](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DADYFs7XgAAD4d_?format=jpg&name=900x900)

[Evolution-poo](https://blog.emojipedia.org/content/images/2018/02/pile-of-poo-emoji-comparison-emojipedia.jpg)

[Evolution-dance](https://blog.emojipedia.org/content/images/2018/02/dancer-emoji-emojipedia-1.jpg)

[Evolution-grinning](https://blog.emojipedia.org/content/images/2018/02/grinning-face-emoji-emojipedia.jpg)


[JoyPixels](https://emojiped...

https://redd.it/eifebx
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Descendant, known GSI ROM, has announced a new version!
https://youtu.be/Fyz1Oa2boJo

https://redd.it/ei8cia
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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Android Update Is Here

Title says it all folks, after great delay the Android 10 update is finally here. It wasn't as long a wait after being released to carriers as I expected thankfully. Happy New Year everyone!

[Unlocked Galaxy Note 10+ Android 10 Update Screen](https://i.imgur.com/QjgMaWS.jpg)...

https://redd.it/eiczqe
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Bar beneath keyboard - Android 10 - Gestures

For those Samsung users who updated to android 10 today and were warmly welcomed with a thick bar beneath their keyboards, this is for you.

I found a fix for Galaxy Note 10, and I am assuming at least all other Samsung devices. You need to disable two options in settings and the bar will dissappear. "Show keyboard" and "Show button to hide keyboard" . This removes the gap and restored my sanity. I hope this helps anyone who is frustrated and first Google search leads to an adb fix that stretch...

https://redd.it/eid6og
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T-Mobile OnePlus 7 Pro - Android 10 Update Rolling Out

Just checked and the new update is rolling out.[https://i.imgur.com/LBt8ljO.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/LBt8ljO.jpg)...

https://redd.it/eibz9l
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PSA: if you're having issues with Google translate bubble being permanently displayed after the recent update, then you should know that google is aware and there are some alternatives that you can try
https://support.google.com/translate/thread/13522087?hl=en

https://redd.it/eij3lf
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Charging a smartphone with light?
https://youtu.be/CadhtAJtMoA

https://redd.it/eij09d
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Pulse SMS is now Open Source - Klinker Apps Blog
https://blog.klinkerapps.com/pulse-sms-open-source/

https://redd.it/eimdeh
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My experience switching from an old Flagship to a new Budget Phone.

TL/DR: FOR ME, the Moto G7 Power is a nice experience compared to the Galaxy S7 Edge.

Battery life on my S7E was getting pretty bad so around November I started looking for a new phone. I wasn’t in a real rush; I figured I would wait to see what early 2020 would offer. Being on Verizon severely limits options but that’s a different topic. About a week before Christmas the S7E started really acting up and battery life fell off the cliff. Then it started getting very hot and the battery expanded...

https://redd.it/eiiv5c
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Some 'courage' decisions that makes no sense

I feel like phone makers are actively regressing in some aspects. While the removal of the headphone jack did anger me, I can understand that it is a decision based on financials. They want us to buy their buds or whatever they choose to call them, and it makes them more money.

On the other hand, the relocation of the fingerprint sensor to under the screen has zero financial and practical sense. I have used the OnePlus 2, Pixel 3 and now just moved to the OnePlus 7t. The tactile feel of the ph...

https://redd.it/eikk66
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OnePlus enters 2020 more successful than ever—but it can't rest on its laurels
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/01/oneplus-enters-2020-more-successful-than-ever-but-it-cant-rest-on-its-laurels/

https://redd.it/eip49g
@reddit_android

Those who are missing the December update should be getting a joint December+January update in the coming days, according to @madebygoogle
http://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/1212076907430400000

https://redd.it/eipyfa
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I'm really excited for Joint January
https://www.droid-life.com/2020/01/01/pixel-3-getting-joint-january-and-december-update-in-coming-days-after-delay/

https://redd.it/eiqx2r
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Guide to change default android emojis (root/non-root)

[Why](https://redd.it/eifebx) would I do that?

If you don't want to root and/or your desired emoji is not available in magisk modules library, follow these steps:

*note- Do this on your own risk, I'll suggest making a nandroid backup before.*

1. Find the .ttf file of your desired emoji (can be searched via any search-engine)

[Blobmoji](https://github.com/C1710/blobmoji/releases)
[JoyPixels](https://www.joypixels.com/download)

2. Rename it to NotoColorEmoji.ttf (SamsungColorEmoji.tt...

https://redd.it/eiulze
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What should I buy Thursday (Jan 02 2020) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

**Credits to the team at /r/PickAnAndroidForMe for compiling this information:**

* Home - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/index

* Smartphones 101 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/smartphones101

* Top Phones - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/phones


***
Note 1. Join us at /r/MoronicMondayAndroid, a sub serving as a repository for our retired weekly threads. Just pick any thread and Ctrl-F your way to wisdom!

Note 2. Join our IRC, a...

https://redd.it/eiwz36
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Chrome OS has stalled out
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/02/chrome-os-has-stalled-out/

https://redd.it/eiyots
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