Add a truckload of new tidbits
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@ -127,9 +127,13 @@ PDF :
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AUR -> pdftk :
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Merge pdf :
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pdftk input1.pdf input2.pdf input3.pdf cat output output.pdf
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Extract pages :
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Extract pages :
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pdftk input.pdf cat <range> output out.pdf
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# range can be <start>-<end>, more info at pdftk --help
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Add images and other files in a single pdf:
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convert [jpg|png|txt|pdf|...] output.pdf
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# Might need to tweak /etc/ImageMagick-7/policy.xml
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# https://stackoverflow.com/questions/52998331/imagemagick-security-policy-pdf-blocking-conversion
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D-Bus :
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To reload service files /usr/share/dbus-1/services/
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@ -163,7 +167,7 @@ Drag & drop files:
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Fix hardware clock (with chrony):
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sudo chronyc
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makestep
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trimrtc
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trimrtc
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quit
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Alternative to trimrtc:
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sudo hwclock --systohc
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@ -183,6 +187,8 @@ Use scanner from command line
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If invalid argument:
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scanimage -L
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scanimage --device <device> ...
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For HP network hardware, use hplip's:
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hp-makeuri <ip> | grep "SANE URI:"
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Example to scan US letter in good quality
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scanimage --device "plop" --resolution 300 --format jpeg -y 280 --mode Color > whatevs.jpg
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@ -206,6 +212,9 @@ Video and audio editing:
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ffmpeg -i in.mp4 -an out.mp4
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Nvidia hardware encoding
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optirun ffmpeg -i in.mp4 -c:v h264_nvenc -crf 23 out.mp4
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Gif to mp4 for browsers/the web:
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# https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/294892
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ffmpeg -i in.gif -movflags faststart -pix_fmt yuv420p -vf "scale=trunc(iw/2)*2:trunc(ih/2)*2" out.mp4
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RE .net apps:
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ilspymono <list-of-deps.txt>(can be empty) <exe or dll to disassemble> <output dir>
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@ -226,7 +235,7 @@ Mount as user:
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Borg backup:
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borg init --encryption=repokey-blake2 </repo>
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borg create -v --stats --progress --compression zlib /mnt/<machine>/home/::{now} /home/<user>
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borg create -v --stats --progress --compression zlib "/mnt/<machine>/home/::{now}" /home/<user>
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borg list </repo>
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borg check --verify-data --progress </repo>
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borg mount </repo> </mount>
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@ -352,6 +361,8 @@ Easy LaTeX compilation:
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$ trizen -S tectonic
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$ tectonic <file>.tex
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Should automatically resolve all dependencies
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Also takes care of biblatex
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Uses Xetex to compile
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Rename files from date of creation:
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for f in *;do
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@ -497,9 +508,16 @@ Uncompress android .ab backup files:
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Fix: Failed to activate service 'org.freedesktop.login1': timed out:
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If dbus has been restarted, don't forget to restart elogind/systemd-logind
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Artilinux steam lib32-systemd fix:
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https://forum.artixlinux.org/index.php/topic,633.msg7437.html
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[Attached file]: resources/lib32-systemd-dummy.pkgbuild
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Artix:
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Artixlinux pacman gpg unknown trust fix:
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sudo pacman-key --init
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sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux artix
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Artixlinux steam lib32-systemd fix:
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https://forum.artixlinux.org/index.php/topic,633.msg7437.html
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[Attached file]: resources/lib32-systemd-dummy.pkgbuild
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Open-rc keymap:
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/etc/conf.d/keymaps
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LibreOffice unlock write-protected doc:
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Format -> Sections... -> [Uncheck Protect in "Write protection"]
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python -m http.server [port]
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python2:
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python -m SimpleHTTPServer [port]
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Elegant deduplication lines in file:
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https://iridakos.com/how-to/2019/05/16/remove-duplicate-lines-preserving-order-linux.html
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awk '!visited[$0]++' your_file > deduplicated_file
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Decode webp:
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# from google's libwebp
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# jpeg isn't supported, use convert after that
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dwebp in.webp -o out.png
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Run studiotax on wine:
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http://pnijjar.freeshell.org/2018/studiotax/
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WINEARCH=win32
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winetricks settings win7 # Might not be necessary
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winetricks dlls dotnet45 ie6
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winetricks settings win7
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wine ./StudioTax2017Install.exe /extract
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msiexec /i StudioTax.msi
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Fill dynamic XFA forms on linux:
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Run Acrobat Reader DC 2019 on wine:
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https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-latest-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux-with-wine
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https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-install-Adobe-Reader-on-Ubuntu-using-the-Wine-software
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ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/AcrobatDC/
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WINEARCH=win32
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WINEPREFIX=~/.wine-32
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winetricks mspatcha
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winetricks riched20
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winetricks allfonts # Maybe not ?
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trizen -S ttf-windows # Indispensable, without it no text in UI
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# maybe? winetricks atmlib wsh57
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winetricks settings win7
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wget ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/AcrobatDC/1901220034/AcroRdrDC1901220034_en_US.exe # Replace by latest version
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wine ./AcroRdrDC1901220034_en_US.exe
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wine ~/.wine-32/drive_c/Program\ Files/Adobe/Acrobat\ Reader\ DC/Reader/AcroRd32.exe
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Select "Always open with Protected Mode Disabled"
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Don't forget to kill the wineserver, adobe leaves a lot of garbage running:
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wineserver --kill
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Master PDF Editor (free version):
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https://code-industry.net/free-pdf-editor/
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trizen -S masterpdfeditor
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Easily switch to russian phonetic keyboard:
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setxkbmap fr,ru -variant ,phonetic -option grp:shift_caps_toggle
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man xkeyboard-config # get list of possible toggles
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Image/photo sorting with feh:
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feh --action1 'mv -v %F "/path/to/target/"%N' \
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--action[2-9] [...] /dir/to/sort
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Setup udev for android device with adb:
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# Solves "adb: error: failed to get feature set: insufficient permissions for device"
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# https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Android_Debug_Bridge#Adding_udev_Rules
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Get Vendor and and product IDs with
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$ lsusb
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/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules:
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SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="[VENDOR ID]", MODE="0660", GROUP="adbusers" # Or sdkusers
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SUBSYSTEM=="usb",ATTR{idVendor}=="[VENDOR ID]",ATTR{idProduct}=="[PRODUCT ID]",SYMLINK+="android_adb"
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SUBSYSTEM=="usb",ATTR{idVendor}=="[VENDOR ID]",ATTR{idProduct}=="[PRODUCT ID]",SYMLINK+="android_fastboot"
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$ sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
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Get original windows key from linux:
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# From: https://twitter.com/BrandonPrry/status/1038269038881898498
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# Not guaranted to work
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sudo cat /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM | tail -c 32 | xargs -0 echo
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Wayland install:
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Qt issues:
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sudo pacman -S qt5-wayland
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export QT_QPA_PLATFORM="wayland"
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MSI ge62 webcam not found:
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Activate using fn+F6
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Air Canada PNR access:
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https://services.aircanada.com/ServicingPNR/Ancillary/ACO/
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Android diagnostic debug phone codes:
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# https://www.itworld.com/article/2708985/debug-your-phone-with-these-hidden-android-secret-codes.html
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# https://www.redmondpie.com/hidden-android-secret-codes-for-samsung-htc-motorola-sony-lg-and-other-devices/
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*#06# – IMEI number
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*#0*# – Enter the service menu on newer phones like Galaxy S III
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*#*#4636#*#* – Phone information, usage statistics and battery
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*#*#34971539#*#* – Detailed camera information
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*#*#273282*255*663282*#*#* – Immediate backup of all media files
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*#*#197328640#*#* – Enable test mode for service
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*#*#232339#*#* – Wireless LAN tests
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*#*#0842#*#* – Backlight/vibration test
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*#*#2664#*#* – Test the touchscreen
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*#*#1111#*#* – FTA software version (1234 in the same code will give PDA and firmware version)
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*#12580*369# – Software and hardware info
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*#9090# – Diagnostic configuration
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*#872564# – USB logging control
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*#9900# – System dump mode
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*#301279# – HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu
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*#7465625# – View phone lock status
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*#*#7780#*#* – Reset the /data partition to factory state
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*2767*3855# – Format device to factory state (will delete everything on phone)
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##7764726 – Hidden service menu for Motorola Droid
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*#*#7594#*#* – Enable direct powering down of device once this code is entered
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*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* – Make a quick backup of all the media files on your Android device
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*#*#232338#*#* – Shows Wi-Fi MAC address
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*#*#1472365#*#* – Perform a quick GPS test
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*#*#1575#*#* – For a more advanced GPS test
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*#*#0283#*#* – Perform a packet loopback test
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*#*#0*#*#* – Run an LCD display test
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*#*#0289#*#* – Run Audio test
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*#*#2663#*#* – Show device’s touch-screen version
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*#*#0588#*#* – Perform a proximity sensor test
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*#*#3264#*#* – Show RAM version
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*#*#232331#*#* – Run Bluetooth test
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*#*#232337#*# – Show device’s Bluetooth address
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*#*#7262626#*#* – Perform a field test
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*#*#8255#*#* – Monitor Google Talk service
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*#*#4986*2650468#*#* – Show Phone, Hardware, PDA, RF Call Date firmware info
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*#*#1234#*#* – Show PDA and Phone firmware info
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*#*#2222#*#* – Show FTA Hardware version
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*#*#44336#*#* – Show Build time and change list number
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*#*#8351#*#* – Enable voice dialing log mode, dial *#*#8350#*#* to disable it
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##778 (+call) – Show EPST menu
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These codes are specific to HTC devices only:
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*#*#3424#*#* – Run HTC function test program
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*#*#4636#*#* – Show HTC info menu
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##8626337# – Run VOCODER
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##33284# – Perform field test
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*#*#8255#*#* – Launch Google Talk service monitor
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##3424# – Run diagnostic mode
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##3282# – Show EPST menu
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##786# – Reverse Logistics Support
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Android wpa_supplicant conf file path:
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/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
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Run GUI apps as root with sudo on Wayland:
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# https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274451
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xhost +SI:localuser:root
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sudo <gui>
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xhost -SI:localuser:root # Clean up the security hole
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Fix Network Manager nm-applet/nmtui only working with root/sudo:
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# /etc/polkit-1/rules.d/50-org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.rules
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polkit.addRule(function(action, subject) {
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if (action.id.indexOf("org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.") == 0 && subject.isInGroup("network")) {
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return polkit.Result.YES;
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}
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});
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sudo usermod -aG network <user>
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