Android auto dark theme option shouldn't require location services enabled

Let's take Nova launcher as an example of how to automatically manage dark theme. Nova launcher allows you to switch to a dark theme based on sunrise and sunset without needing location permission. It just uses your phone's timezone. Of course, this means that the calculation isn't that accurate, but it's still within ± 30 minutes, which I think is fine for something like automatic dark theme switching. If you really want it to be accurate, you can give Nova Launcher location permission so t...

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Google Authenticator app is syncing unencrypted 2FA secrets
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Samsung profits plunge 95% | CNN Business
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GUIDELineageOS19.1 microG + SafetyNet

This post is based on u/mvus Reddit post but adopted to my experience. You will have microG settings that do not crash, passed SafetyNet (working banking apps), working Google Contants sync and if some apps do not support magisk overlays then they will work.First off, LineageOS builds are available in two editions, there are builds that support microG
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Xperia Announcement – May 2023​ - YouTube
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The truth about those claims of Qualcomm chips secretly snooping on you
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Google Io sessions are live.
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Google I/O 2023: Android 14 announcements, Pixel Watch sequel, new Pixel phones, more
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Samsung extends 4-year update policy to one of its cheapest A series phones.
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Why Android still doesn't have a more granular volume slider?

There are only 15 Volume levels in Android, always has been. This is pretty annoying since you can't really adjust the volume level to be exactly what you want in many cases. It will always be less or more than what you want, since there are so few levels to choose from. This is especially noticable at higher volume and when using headphones. The sound is too low until like 75% and then immediately becomes way too loud. There are no volume levels in between.

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The OnePlus Pad is an impressive tablet for its price
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Material You in Android 14 getting ‘personal’ with bolder ‘Fidelity’ colors
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OnePlus Pad - Unboxing and Review
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Nokia G22 review: a budget Android phone you can repair yourself
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OnePlus Pad hands-on: I did not know they still made displays this bad
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Xiaomi 13 Ultra review - GSM Arena
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Samsung TTS Exploit, System Shell 2, Fixed and working again on March Update.

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Google says Android will separate notification and ringtone volume
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