Root/Bloatware Removal/Custom ROM beginners' topic

Greetings,

I've been searching for a topic where there's a summary of all information of people that want to install a Custom ROM, or just want bloatware removed.

I have a Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), and I left it in the warranty cause I was having problems with the screen, and of course it came back factory reset. This is the point where I start to uninstall/disable all of the bloatware. I do this since I have Android (since 2012). This is the point that I ask myself why do I keep doing this, w...

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So how do you customize the banner in Play Store now that Google+ is going?

I'm talking about [this background image](https://i.imgur.com/fajiPI4.png) in play store which since Google+ profiles are getting shut down, now only shows the default google colors. Is this just an oversight on Google's part where they're shutting down the service before fully replacing all the functionality elsewhere? Or is there some trick to it I'm unaware of? I mean ideally the phone/app could just allow you to set an image directly, without the G+ profile.


I'm also curious how apps dev...

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Buzz Launcher is closing down

big post incoming. beware.

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i got my phone a little over 2 years ago, one of the first things i did was customize it, and for that i tried launchers. tried one, tried another, then i found Buzz Launcher and never looked back. the level of customization was simply unbelievable. Buzz even has its own theme store and widget app!

it was perfect. i changed themes, entirely or just one or two screensat a time, tried new icons, and so on.

a dream come true, but the dream is over. earlier t...

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Microsoft wants to bring Xbox Live cross-platform gaming to Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, and more | Windows Central
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-wants-bring-xbox-live-cross-platform-gaming-android-ios-nintendo-switch-and-more

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Exynos 9820 Geekbench 4 new scores are close to A12
https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/11913831

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One UI update quietly blocks Substratum/Swift on Samsung Galaxy S8/Galaxy Note 8
https://www.xda-developers.com/one-ui-blocks-substratum-swift-installer-samsung-galaxy-s8-galaxy-note-8/

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Samsung Foldable Phone Official Video LEAKED - YouTube
https://youtu.be/P86t1F-B5Hs

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Magisk v18.1 and Magisk Manager v7.0.0 is Released on Stable Channel
https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1092348275276070913

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Moronic Monday (Feb 04 2019) - Your weekly questions thread!

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 Discord, IRC, and Telegram chat-rooms! [Please see our wiki for instructions.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/wiki/index#wiki_.2Fr.2Fandroid_chat_rooms)
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Would accurate voice commands in mobiles make domain names popular again?

Hi so in 5 years imho voice commands will be 100% accurate in mobile phones like androids.

So I would be able to say “ visit example.com” and automatically the mobile phone would bypass typing into browser etc and launch the browser with the site loaded or the app related to the website.

This would bypass manual searching n launching of apps with fingers.

Is this a possible scenario in 5 years time? Domain names would be useful again along with good brands? Some discussion would be useful 👍...

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Making audio more accessible with two new apps (Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier)
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/making-audio-more-accessible-two-new-apps/

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[Exclusive]: Samsung Galaxy Sport render reveals circular dial and premium design
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/samsung-galaxy-sport-smartwatch-render-exclusive-circular-dial-premium-design/

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What is something you wish Android could do that iPhone can?

Both OS's are good in their own right, I always remain objective when comparing the two.

One thing I wish android has that iPhone does so well is compatibility... iPhones paired with other apple devices just work instantly and without the need of setting anything up, its almost magic (cliché sounding I'm aware). Also apps.. they run better on iOS, are released first on iOS, and get updates quicker.

I guess also a messaging app like iMessage. Hangouts kinda does the job but not really at the ...

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Huawei Sting Offers Rare Glimpse of the U.S. Targeting a Chinese Giant
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-02-04/huawei-sting-offers-rare-glimpse-of-u-s-targeting-chinese-giant

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Feb 2019 Factory Images are up!
https://developers.google.com/android/images

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Opinion: Microphone/call quality is an overlooked feature

Why is the quality of these two never talked about much in reviews. It's one of these things that are a surprise until you bought a phone and have it in your hand. Only then, you'll find out that other people barely hear you during a normal voice call.

Both me and my partner had phones from Xiaomi in the past an even though they are great for their price, the call quality is horrible (Mi Max and Mi A1). Especially while on speaker phone. I now have a U Ultra that despite all of its shortcomings...

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Real-time Continuous Trannoscription with Live Transcribe
http://ai.googleblog.com/2019/02/real-time-continuous-trannoscription-with.html

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Evleaks just posted a picture showcasing the back of the Samsung Galaxy S10
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1092502542402101251

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Note 10 screen to be "perfect" and feature a pop-up front camera.
https://www.t3.com/news/samsung-note-10-could-slay-iphone-11-with-pop-up-camera-and-perfect-screen

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The new Viber 10 is here
https://www.viber.com/blog/2019-02-04/the-new-viber-simpler-faster-safer/

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 Model!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnH7cm9Y7CE

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