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How to show all apps on an Android phone?
I had a [Huawei Mate 9][1] before, and there was an icon at the bottom-center of the screen, so that when I tap it, it shows all apps on the phone. (It is running the latest Android it can, which I think is Android 9 and EMUI 9.1) However, I just got a [Xiaomi Redmi 9][2], and there seems to be no s...
I had a Huawei Mate 9 before, and there was an icon at the bottom-center of the screen, so that when I tap it, it shows all apps on the phone. (It is running the latest Android it can, which I think is Android 9 and EMUI 9.1)
However, I just got a Xiaomi Redmi 9 , and there seems to be no such icon (it is running Android 10 and MIMU 11). I can only slide the desktop left and right.
Is the standard Android interface actually to show all apps by default on the desktop (and is slide-able, like on an iPhone), and so there is no need to have that bottom-center icon, and we actually can see all apps on the phone just by sliding the desktop left and right?
Stefanie Gauss
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Can't downgrade from EMUI 9.1 with dload
I used the dload method to upgrade my dual-SIM Huawei P20 Lite (ANE-LX3 C605) with bootloader locked from EMUI 8.1 to 9.1. It is actually the first time I ever do something to this phone, so I am not completely sure how this works. I think my phone was rebranded to C432 because the name of the firmw...
I used the dload method to upgrade my dual-SIM Huawei P20 Lite (ANE-LX3 C605) with bootloader locked from EMUI 8.1 to 9.1. It is actually the first time I ever do something to this phone, so I am not completely sure how this works.
I think my phone was rebranded to C432 because the name of the firmware I downloaded is
Any help with this matter would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.
Huawei P20 Lite ANE-LX1 ANE-L01 ANE-L21 hw eu Anne-L01 Anne-L21 9.1.0.132(C432E5R1P7T8) Firmware 9.0.0 r3 EMUI9.1.0 05014YWN 05014YXX.zip
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EMUI 9.1 works like a charm, but I want to downgrade to EMUI 8 in order to have an earlier version of Google Play services.
I have download a few different firmware from androidhost.ru:
1. Huawei P20 Lite ANE-LX3 ANE-L23 claro la Anne-L23 8.0.0.152(C605) Firmware 8.0.0 r1 EMUI8.0 05015ATQ
2. Huawei P20 Lite ANE-LX1 ANE-L21 hw eu Anne-L21 8.0.0.150(C432) Firmware 8.0.0 r1 EMUI8.0 05014YWN
3. Huawei P20 Lite ANE-LX1 ANE-L21 hw eu HLRCF Anne-L21 8.0.0.180(C432) Firmware 8.0.0 r1 EMUI8.0 05014YXX
With 1. and 3. it says "Software install failed! Get help from www.emui.com"
With 2. it says that the software package is not compatible with the current version .
I have attached a couple of screenshots with info on the version and build number as seen currently.


guido guevara
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Jun 21, 2019, 07:10 PM
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Unbrick Unlocked Huawei P10 - SOLVED
I messed around with my phone (Huawei P10 VTR-L29) and unfortunately bricked it. what happened ------------- To give you the whole story, I tried to root it, but during the root process I found out that the device is encrypted so I had to "rollback". That worked fine and my phone was working ok with...
I messed around with my phone (Huawei P10 VTR-L29) and unfortunately bricked it. what happened ------------- To give you the whole story, I tried to root it, but during the root process I found out that the device is encrypted so I had to "rollback". That worked fine and my phone was working ok with one issue - I wasn't able to update firmware via regular system updates. I saw the update, but wasn't able to download and install - it always ended up with some error. That made me decide to reinstall the firmware from scratch. I followed general steps but yeah, I messed up. current status -------------- The only thing I can see now is



Or is that phone dead for good? I don't care about the data inside.. I would only love to make it work again EDIT ==== with the help of alecxs I made it to the fastboot&rescue mode




adb shell
~ # mount
rootfs on / type rootfs (rw,seclabel,size=1457112k,nr_inodes=364278)
tmpfs on /dev type tmpfs (rw,seclabel,nosuid,relatime,mode=755)
devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=600)
proc on /proc type proc (rw,relatime,gid=3009,hidepid=2)
sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw,seclabel,relatime)
selinuxfs on /sys/fs/selinux type selinuxfs (rw,relatime)
none on /acct type cgroup (rw,relatime,cpuacct)
tmpfs on /mnt type tmpfs (rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000)
none on /config type configfs (rw,relatime)
/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/secure_storage on /sec_storage type ext4 (rw,context=u:object_r:teecd_data_file:s0,nosuid,nodev,noatime,discard,noauto_da_alloc,data=ordered)
adb on /dev/usb-ffs/adb type functionfs (rw,relatime)
hdb on /dev/usb-ffs/hdb type functionfs (rw,relatime)
/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system on /system type ext4 (ro,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered)
/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/vendor on /vendor type ext4 (ro,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered)
tmpfs on /storage type tmpfs (rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000)
/dev/block/sdd46 on /data type f2fs (rw,seclabel,relatime,background_gc=on,user_xattr,inline_xattr,acl,inline_data,inline_dentry,extent_cache,mode=adaptive,verify_encrypt,active_logs=6)
/dev/block/sdd46 on /sdcard type f2fs (rw,seclabel,relatime,background_gc=on,user_xattr,inline_xattr,acl,inline_data,inline_dentry,extent_cache,mode=adaptive,verify_encrypt,active_logs=6)
/dev/block/sdd13 on /cache type ext4 (rw,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered)
plus the ls output
~ # ls -ld $(find /dev/block -name by-name)/*
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 1020 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/boot_a -> /dev/block/sdd32
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/bootfail_info -> /dev/block/sdd14
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/cache -> /dev/block/sdd13
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/cust_a -> /dev/block/sdd43
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/dfx -> /dev/block/sdd19
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/dts_a -> /dev/block/sdd34
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/fastboot_a -> /dev/block/sdd24
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/frp -> /dev/block/sdc1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/fw_hifi_a -> /dev/block/sdd28
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/fw_lpm3_a -> /dev/block/sdd21
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/hisee_fs -> /dev/block/sdd18
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/hisee_img_a -> /dev/block/sdd23
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/isp_boot_a -> /dev/block/sdd26
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/isp_firmware_a -> /dev/block/sdd27
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/misc -> /dev/block/sdd15
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modem_fw_a -> /dev/block/sdd36
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modem_om -> /dev/block/sdd7
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modem_secure -> /dev/block/sdd3
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modemnvm_backup -> /dev/block/sdd9
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modemnvm_factory -> /dev/block/sdd8
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modemnvm_img -> /dev/block/sdd10
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modemnvm_system -> /dev/block/sdd11
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/modemnvm_update_a -> /dev/block/sdd38
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/nvme -> /dev/block/sdd4
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/oeminfo -> /dev/block/sdd5
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/patch_a -> /dev/block/sdd39
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/persist -> /dev/block/sdc2
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/product_a -> /dev/block/sdd42
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/recovery2_a -> /dev/block/sdd30
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/recovery_a -> /dev/block/sdd33
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/reserved1 -> /dev/block/sdc3
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/reserved10 -> /dev/block/sdd17
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/reserved2 -> /dev/block/sdd16
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/reserved3_a -> /dev/block/sdd22
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/reserved4_a -> /dev/block/sdd37
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/reserved5 -> /dev/block/sdd45
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/rrecord -> /dev/block/sdd20
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/secure_storage -> /dev/block/sdd6
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/sensorhub_a -> /dev/block/sdd31
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/splash2 -> /dev/block/sdd12
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/system_a -> /dev/block/sdd44
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/teeos_a -> /dev/block/sdd29
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/trustfirmware_a -> /dev/block/sdd35
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/userdata -> /dev/block/sdd46
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/vector_a -> /dev/block/sdd25
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/vendor_a -> /dev/block/sdd41
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/version_a -> /dev/block/sdd40
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/vrl -> /dev/block/sdd1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 15 Jan 4 18:02 /dev/block/platform/ff3b0000.ufs/by-name/vrl_backup -> /dev/block/sdd2
Ok, with the help of alecxs I managed to get a bit further (see the chat) but it seems like the TWRP is faulty (the one from the link above -> XDA).. nonetheless, any other TWRP is not working at all and I am landing on this screen instead :(

fastboot getvar all
is here:
getvar:all FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
EDIT 5:
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see the output of the fastboot commands requested in the chat
#sudo fastboot oem get-bootinfo
...
(bootloader) unlocked
OKAY [ 0.006s]
finished. total time: 0.006s
$ sudo fastboot getvar vendorcountry
vendorcountry: hw/eu
finished. total time: 0.007s
$ sudo fastboot oem get-build-number
...
(bootloader) :VTR-L29C432B151
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.007s
$ sudo fastboot oem oeminforead-SYSTEM_VERSION
...
(bootloader) :VTR-L29C432B151
OKAY [ 0.008s]
finished. total time: 0.008s
SOLVED
======
Finally, I made it and the phone is up and running :)
I downloaded Huru Updated (v0.3)
and these files
https://huaweidl.com/download/huawei-p10/vtr-l29/b151/
Followed these steps:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/hurupdater-tool/
and yaaaay, it works :) after months of playing around ... big thx to alecxs for his immense help !!! this guys is a genius !!!
the only question now is to get from Android 7 (the stock I flashed) to 9.1 (the most updated one provided to p10) ... bec the native system update does not offer me an update :D but that's minor ..
EDIT:
ok, following this manual xda-developers - Jannomag I was able to upgrade to 8.0 (with a little hiccup - just had to manually restart it multiple times) and then to 9.0 (no problem at all this time) and right after 9.0 it offered me (via system update) automatically the newest 9.1.0.263
Mr.P
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Jun 28, 2020, 12:52 AM
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"Ghost" blank activity showing up randomly
For couple of weeks I'm experiencing weird behaviour on my P30 Pro. Randomly, from time to time, for a split second blank activity window is sliding from the right and back making usage of the phone problematic. Especially while recording a video what leads the process to stop. Nothing shows up on t...
For couple of weeks I'm experiencing weird behaviour on my P30 Pro.
Randomly, from time to time, for a split second blank activity window is sliding from the right and back making usage of the phone problematic.
Especially while recording a video what leads the process to stop.
Nothing shows up on the recent apps view, AVG doesn't show any threats. Do you have any idea how can I hunt down responsible app?
Android 10, EMUI 11
rogers
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Nov 7, 2023, 08:40 AM
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How to install core GMS packages on Huawei 7 Plus?
I have a Chinese phone and I don't know what to do with that. I have Huawei 7 Plus (Android 7, EMUI 5.1.1 B223). How to install core GMS packages on it?
I have a Chinese phone and I don't know what to do with that. I have Huawei 7 Plus (Android 7, EMUI 5.1.1 B223).
How to install core GMS packages on it?
Cup of Dude
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Aug 13, 2018, 01:57 PM
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Xiaomi stuck on the fastboot screen after failed EMUI update
Yesterday, I used the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE [`Updater`](https://adimorahblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mi-9-update.jpg) app to update my EMUI version. After downloading the update zip file (2.8GB), the app warned me that it would "install the update, start in recovery mode and will ask for my password...
Yesterday, I used the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE [
After that I rebooted multiple times with different ways (hold power button, hold power button + volume down, and hold power button + volume up and down) but just after the reboot it gets stuck on the Fastboot screen again.
I tried using the Android platform tools to try to reboot it but the result is the same, always stuck on the Fastboot screen.
Updater
](https://adimorahblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mi-9-update.jpg) app to update my EMUI version. After downloading the update zip file (2.8GB), the app warned me that it would "install the update, start in recovery mode and will ask for my password as the file system was encrypted" (I don't remember the message exactly).
The phone rebooted and got stuck on the Fastboot screen for more than a hour.

$ sudo ./fastboot devices
f6da2608 fastboot
$ sudo ./fastboot reboot
Rebooting OKAY [ 0.000s]
Finished. Total time: 0.351s
$ sudo ./fastboot reboot recovery
Rebooting into recovery OKAY [ 0.000s]
Finished. Total time: 0.352s
Do you have any solution to fix ?
If not, is it possible to do a factory reset ? I have backups for my data so no problem for me.
Junior Dussouillez
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Dec 1, 2022, 09:03 AM
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Core GMS package Suddenly started Malfunctioning (old Huawei Honor 8, ~2 years in use)
I have been using my Huawei Honor 8 for about 2 years now. I live in the US. And I have been using Google Play Store and other apps without any issues. Last night my phone ran out of charge and died. When I plugged it in and turned it on, I received tens of notifications stating: "Get Google Play Se...
I have been using my Huawei Honor 8 for about 2 years now. I live in the US. And I have been using Google Play Store and other apps without any issues. Last night my phone ran out of charge and died. When I plugged it in and turned it on, I received tens of notifications stating: "Get Google Play Services. [App name] won't run without Google Play Services which are missing from your device". I Double checked it, and Google Play Services are still installed. However, whenever I attempt opening any Google-related app, I get an error message saying: "Core GMS packages. Install core GMS packages to use [App name]".
Has anyone encountered this problem before? What could cause it? And how could it be resolved?
Model Number: FRD-L04
Build Number: FRD-L04C567B398
EMUI version: 5.0.4
Android Version: 7.0
Surok
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Nov 16, 2018, 07:08 PM
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Make home screen icons round again, after Huawei update
Yesterday I installed a suggested update on my Huawei nova3i, to EMUI version 9.1.0 There is one change which I don't like. Many apps installed from the app store used to have round icons, but now they have square icons. See in this before and after, how the 'Calm', 'MeeWee' and 'Vimeo' icons have c...
Yesterday I installed a suggested update on my Huawei nova3i, to EMUI version 9.1.0
There is one change which I don't like. Many apps installed from the app store used to have round icons, but now they have square icons.
See in this before and after, how the 'Calm', 'MeeWee' and 'Vimeo' icons have changed shape:
(We can also see that the icons grew a little bit larger, which I don't really find appealing either.)
**Is it possible to restore the old look, with smaller round icons for apps from the App Store?**
(I am willing to install a theme if I have to, but I don't really want the default icons, wallpapers and text to change!)


joeytwiddle
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Aug 20, 2019, 08:02 AM
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Roll back to Root on Huawei Honor View 10
I have Huawei Honor View 10 phone I got it bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk while bootloader unlock option was available on Huawei website. After sometime I upgraded to Android 10 update (EMUI) from Huawei which caused me to lose root. If I rollback to previous version... 1. Do I get bootl...
I have Huawei Honor View 10 phone
I got it bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk while bootloader unlock option was available on Huawei website.
After sometime I upgraded to Android 10 update (EMUI) from Huawei which caused me to lose root.
If I rollback to previous version...
1. Do I get bootloader unlocked as earlier
2. Will it be rooted or require me to root it again
looking to hear from someone who has been there done that.
mohsyn
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Feb 5, 2022, 12:07 PM
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Data partition corrupted TRT-LX2
Please read [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/241078/bootloop-after-rebooting-the-system-android-7) first!!! I've disabled dm-verify and then it says the data partition is corrupted! I did a low-level factory reset, but it is still showing that annoying message when I try t...
Please read [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/241078/bootloop-after-rebooting-the-system-android-7) first!!!
I've disabled dm-verify and then it says the data partition is corrupted!
I did a low-level factory reset, but it is still showing that annoying message when I try to boot it up.
How to fix this?
Ar Rakin
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Aug 22, 2021, 02:58 PM
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Chrome removed from launcher after update
I run EMUI 9.1, which completely supports Google Play Services (bought it before the ban). However, I used to update Chrome normally, but starting with version 91.xxx, it just updates fine, but the app icon is removed from the launcher, and can't start it. Any solution? or I have to quit Chrome?
I run EMUI 9.1, which completely supports Google Play Services (bought it before the ban). However, I used to update Chrome normally, but starting with version 91.xxx, it just updates fine, but the app icon is removed from the launcher, and can't start it.
Any solution? or I have to quit Chrome?
HussainBiedouh
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Jul 7, 2021, 11:01 AM
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Force black navigation bar
The navigation bar at the bottom of my screen adapts with the app I'm using at any given time. This would be nice if it actually worked, but for some apps even while using dark theme the bar would turn into a bright white, which just looks distracting. I'd prefer to have it be all black at any given...
The navigation bar at the bottom of my screen adapts with the app I'm using at any given time. This would be nice if it actually worked, but for some apps even while using dark theme the bar would turn into a bright white, which just looks distracting. I'd prefer to have it be all black at any given time, but I couldn't find any system settings for it. Is there a way to accomplish this using ADB or something?
I've got a Huawei Mate 20 X with EMUI 11.
Also here's an example screenshot of an otherwise dark app having a white navigation bar:

Selbi
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Apr 5, 2021, 02:14 PM
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Using DeX with two external Monitors?
I would like to replace my desktop computer with an android phone. I only do word processing (in google docs) and internet browsing (chrome), so I figured the processing power of a new phone should be enough for that. However, I like to write on one screen, while I read pdfs or research websites on...
I would like to replace my desktop computer with an android phone.
I only do word processing (in google docs) and internet browsing (chrome), so I figured the processing power of a new phone should be enough for that.
However, I like to write on one screen, while I read pdfs or research websites on another screen.
I have two HDMI monitors.
Can I use Samsung DeX or android desktop mode for this?
What should I look out for, when buying a phone or a suitable docking station? (I haven't seen ones with two HDMIs yet)
Philipp
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Apr 7, 2021, 08:09 PM
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How to install core GMS packages to use Google Play Store?
I am having an issue with my brand new phone Huawei Mate 9 EMUI 5.0 from China. Somehow, when I want to install WhatsApp on it, I get the following message > Install core GMS packages to use Google Play Store Here is the screenshot [![][1]][1] What can I do to solve this? I just got the phone and I...
I am having an issue with my brand new phone Huawei Mate 9 EMUI 5.0 from China. Somehow, when I want to install WhatsApp on it, I get the following message
> Install core GMS packages to use Google Play Store
Here is the screenshot
What can I do to solve this? I just got the phone and I am lost.

Gildas.Tambo
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Jun 25, 2017, 06:59 AM
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EMUI 8: Where is the downloaded OTA located?
I downloaded the latest version of EMUI 8 for my Huawei Nova 2i (RNE-L22), the file size is 3GB. Before installing the update, I'm planning to do a factory reset but that means I will need to re-download the update. The problem is I have a very limited internet connection, so I wanted to move the fi...
I downloaded the latest version of EMUI 8 for my Huawei Nova 2i (RNE-L22), the file size is 3GB.
Before installing the update, I'm planning to do a factory reset but that means I will need to re-download the update. The problem is I have a very limited internet connection, so I wanted to move the file into my SD-Card and flash it later.
I couldn't find where the file is located, anyone knows where it is?
Anyway, I downloaded the update by navigating into the
Settings
> About Phone
> System Update
.
Papilion
(61 rep)
Jan 28, 2021, 06:46 AM
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Is there a "recycle bin" option in EMUI 9.1.0?
I have deleted 47G worth of photos and no space has freed up. I have a Huawei Honor 9 (STF-AL10) EMUI 9.1.0 phone that I bought in China. What do I need to do in order to claim back that space that is still for someone reason occupied by my deleted photos? Thank you.
I have deleted 47G worth of photos and no space has freed up. I have a Huawei Honor 9 (STF-AL10) EMUI 9.1.0 phone that I bought in China. What do I need to do in order to claim back that space that is still for someone reason occupied by my deleted photos?
Thank you.
Elysium
(214 rep)
Jan 15, 2021, 03:11 PM
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How to access forgot-password option when you forgot the PIN of your Android Device?
I have this [Huawei Nova 3i][1], I forgot the PIN but there's no "forgot password" or "forgot PIN" option. I noticed that my [Huawei Nova 2i][2] doesn't have that option too, and I'm stuck on "Try again after 24 hours". Normally, when I forgot my password or pin, I just click on the "Forgot Password...
I have this Huawei Nova 3i , I forgot the PIN but there's no "forgot password" or "forgot PIN" option. I noticed that my Huawei Nova 2i doesn't have that option too, and I'm stuck on "Try again after 24 hours".
Normally, when I forgot my password or pin, I just click on the "Forgot Password" option, input the Google Account Password that is bound to the device, and viola, password or pin successfully reset.
Is there a workaround here to use that option?
Papilion
(61 rep)
Jan 15, 2021, 08:50 AM
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Unlocking the bootloader Huawei P8 Lite 2017 (PRA-LX1(C02)
I'd like to have my bootloader unlocked for my Huawei P8 Lite 2017 (PRA-LX1(C02)), but I don't wanna spend money on DC-Unlocker. My phone runs Android 8.0 EMUI 8.0 but I can downgrade it to Android 7.0 if needed. If you need IMEI, Serial Numbers things like that ask me and I'll provide those. Thanks...
I'd like to have my bootloader unlocked for my Huawei P8 Lite 2017 (PRA-LX1(C02)), but I don't wanna spend money on DC-Unlocker. My phone runs Android 8.0 EMUI 8.0 but I can downgrade it to Android 7.0 if needed. If you need IMEI, Serial Numbers things like that ask me and I'll provide those.
Thanks in Advance!
Davide
(11 rep)
Nov 7, 2020, 10:22 AM
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How to disable sending data in EMUI 10.1 (Android 10) to Huawei servers?
I have tablet (Huawei MediaPad M6) with EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10). My tablet regularly requests to the following domains: pushtrs9.push.hicloud.com grs.dbankcloud.com grs.dbankcloud.cn grs.dbankcloud.eu grs.dbankcloud.asia Also sometimes makes requests to the following domains: query.hicloud.c...
I have tablet (Huawei MediaPad M6) with EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10).
My tablet regularly requests to the following domains:
pushtrs9.push.hicloud.com
grs.dbankcloud.com
grs.dbankcloud.cn
grs.dbankcloud.eu
grs.dbankcloud.asia
Also sometimes makes requests to the following domains:
query.hicloud.com
configserver.platform.hicloud.com
I blocked all these requests with Blokada app. Also I uninstalled about 60% of all system apps via adb. This helped to get rid of some of the requests. But the above requests are still ongoing.
How to terminate all these requests? Everywhere in the license I refused to collect data and statistics. Should I uninstall more any system apps? Or disable something in the settings?
Denis
(111 rep)
Sep 23, 2020, 12:36 PM
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No way to clear the Monthly Data Limit on Huawei Mate 10 Lite, Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1
So, I'm in my 3rd month of ownership of my first (**and last**) Huawei smartphone and I have discovered yet another strange family of issues. I have a 20GB monthly data limit from work so I rarely check my data usage. But I had a few extra charges on my last bill so I decided to check it out. (First...
So, I'm in my 3rd month of ownership of my first (**and last**) Huawei smartphone and I have discovered yet another strange family of issues.
I have a 20GB monthly data limit from work so I rarely check my data usage. But I had a few extra charges on my last bill so I decided to check it out. (First time on this phone)
The first shock was that there was no Sum of the usage, just a graph with the daily peaks and that's it. So if it was say the 30th, then you would have to add-up 30 days worth of data to find out how much you have left. What a joke:
Anyway, so I figure that I should add a data limit and maybe that will Sum-up my usage. So I tap on the
From here on, the story gets even stranger.
I tapped on the pencil icon and for some strange, inexplicable reason, you can actually edit your usage. What exactly is the point of that??? So I enter a number and tap on OK to see what happens, and now the Used total becomes whatever amount I entered:
So I decided to revert to the ACTUAL total usage and I was confronted with yet another trademarked Huawei irritation. You cannot clear your own usage, you have to enter something in that box, otherwise
So as a last resort I thought that I should clear my data limit and be done with all this mess. Sadly I discovered that there is no way of doing that. It seems that once you enable the data limit, you're stuck with one. You can only change the number of
I tried

gear
icon on the top right, then on Monthly Data Limit
and enter **18GB**. Voila, my total appeared:


Save
stays disabled:

MBs
or GBs
and again like above, you **have** to enter something in that box otherwise OK
is disabled:

Network settings reset
but all that does is **delete** your stored Wi-Fi networks (thanks Huawei) and Bluetooth devices (thanks again !)
Any ideas?
Ted
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Jun 9, 2018, 02:53 PM
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