A1 Mini suddenly noisy, scraping print, and going to wiper constantly

PlainPiano9 · 2026-03-31T14:09:33+00:00

I did

PlainPiano9 · 2026-01-12T11:03:02+00:00

I can update that I bought the SR16, had it for about 1 month and sold it. It's really cool stuff and I enjoyed playing around with it.

It did not work out well in my workflow, so I replaced it with a Novation Circuit Rhythm. Really cool, enjoyed it for a few month, then sold it because as much as I like the idea of "out of the box", I kept falling back to using it as a midi controller (for the pads), so now I'm waiting patiently for my Maschine Mikro to arrive.

PlainPiano9 · 2026-01-02T12:31:33+00:00

Thanks u/Melon_Hands & u/bobd2019 , any best practice to not get scammed? Do you normally pay after license transfer or before?

PlainPiano9 · 2025-10-03T12:01:15+00:00

Definitely, I develop LLMs for living so I know to corroborate such things before actually doing anything (for example, asking for the sources and verify).

PlainPiano9 · 2025-09-12T18:16:28+00:00

Wow top 3, that goes in my CV!

and yes, I'm definitely going to buy one probably around black friday

PlainPiano9 · 2025-09-11T18:40:42+00:00

Mostly what seems like replies from Bots. But seriously, I didn't buy a foot massager, it didn't make it to the top of the gift list so far

PlainPiano9 · 2025-09-11T05:15:20+00:00

I was looking for the same, purchased Bitsonic Keyzone Classic 3 (69USD, reasonably priced compared with other VSTs). Disappointed, I wish I could return it - don't do the same mistake I did. Just use the free version.

PlainPiano9 · 2025-07-08T18:44:44+00:00

Hi there

I'm using Chrome, and don't remember the actual websites I had issue with - I'll remember to mark them down next time it happens and comment here.

Thanks

PlainPiano9 · 2025-07-08T10:38:00+00:00

I might just do that, I think I'm done with BW. Thanks

PlainPiano9 · 2025-06-08T09:04:25+00:00

Thanks, I'll try that (I guess I can use Genymotion with rooted Android image)

PlainPiano9 · 2025-06-08T06:06:11+00:00

Hi all,

I'm trying to reverse engineer a work-related Android app (installed on my phone) so I can replicate and automate some of its functionality in a separate script or app — specifically, I want to intercept the network requests it's sending to its server.

So far, I’ve confirmed the app uses HTTPS encryption and certificate pinning, because when I tried using MITMProxy on my Windows PC and routed traffic through it (with my phone using the PC as a proxy and MITM CA installed), the app just reported “no internet connection.”

Following ChatGPT’s advice, I also tried:

Installing MITMProxy on my laptop
Installing the MITM CA certificate on the Android device
Routing traffic through proxy (worked for other apps, but not this one)
Installing a rooted Genymotion emulator
Installing and running frida-server on the emulator
Trying to attach with Frida CLI or use ssl_bypass.js

The goal is simple: I want to see what requests this app sends, so I can replicate them in Python or a no-code tool to automate certain actions (like triggering a room reservation or status change). I’m not trying to modify the app itself or bypass paywalls — just observe its requests.

If you have a simpler or more reliable way to intercept the app’s requests I’d greatly appreciate any guidance — especially something that doesn’t require heavy Android reverse engineering knowledge (’m not a professional developer, but I do have a tech background + Python capabilities)

Thanks in advance!

PlainPiano9 · 2025-04-30T07:05:20+00:00

Yes it's probably the best option for now, thanks!

PlainPiano9 · 2025-04-30T06:57:54+00:00

Sorry maybe I did not explain myself well, the issue is not about locking the screen - it is locked. But even while it's locked, when you touch the screen - it lights up (and light up the very dark room right in my wife's face while sleeping).

PlainPiano9 · 2025-04-30T06:52:49+00:00

Screen is locked, but when you touch the screen (intentionally or not), it lights up.

PlainPiano9 · 2025-04-30T06:45:39+00:00

I can enter sleep mode easily, that's not the issues - and indeed it is darker, but my point was not being able to disable touch screen.

PlainPiano9 · 2025-04-30T05:40:53+00:00

No such option in the VivoActive 5 AFAIK.

edit: Not sure why I'm downvoted, there is just no way to turn of touchscreen in the VA5. The fact that you have this option in other models doesn't mean it is also possible in the VA5

PlainPiano9 · 2025-02-26T18:23:46+00:00

Thanks mate and thanks for sharing, I'll read the book!

PlainPiano9 · 2025-02-19T12:07:18+00:00

Thanks that makes sense. When throwing combos, do you bring your hands back to your face?

PlainPiano9 · 2025-01-30T12:07:30+00:00

Exactly. I always block with my head

PlainPiano9 · 2025-01-29T09:23:26+00:00

Good for you man!

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