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[General Questions and Answers] tpro12345:
I need desperate help

I honestly have no idea what is wrong with my phone. In July 2017 I had someone get me a Samsung s7 edge (SM-G935FD) from overseas. He comes back and I insert my sim card in it. It then started showing a message "SIM network PIN blocked. Enter SIM network PUK." I then talked with my network provider in order to request my PUK code but through many attempts, I wasn't able to unlock my SIM, it just kept telling me that the code was incorrect. My network provider said that this was a network locked phone when clearly, my friend had bought an unlocked S7 edge, it was not bound to any network. They told me that contacting samsung would solve this issue because they would be able to unlock it for me. They told me the complete opposite thing, saying that they are not physically able to unlock my phone, and that I should speak again with my provider where I currently reside. My network gave me a new SIM card, with a new PUK code, but yet again, the message saying that the code is incorrect would keep appearing. I eventually gave up, and had to keep using my old phone, rendering my brand new s7 edge useless given that I am not able to make any calls or use my data on it. Now, almost a year later, I broke the other phone that I was using to make calls, and desperately need to make my s7 edge work. But with this "SIM network PIN blocked. Enter SIM network PUK" message that I keep getting, I don't know what to do. Nobody has been able to help me in any way, and I'm afraid that I'm going to have to yet buy ANOTHER new phone. I need help from someone who knows how to fix this issue, because at this point, I don't know what to do.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
The SM G935FD is a factory unlocked device, but it is a "dous" device, it is a dual SIM device, are you using a dual SIM configuration?

Does your network support dual SIM devices?
[General Questions and Answers] tpro12345:
I'm only using one sim card in the SIM1 tray, however whether its one or two sim cards, i would still be unable to use any of them. If its factory unlocked, what do you believe the issue may be? Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Stock updates require an unmodified system partition and stock recovery, in other words, no root and no TWRP. You'll have to remove root completely and restore stock recovery, then do the update. Then root the device again after the update process is completed. That is "if" there is a known root method for the update and "if" you can flash TWRP again, if the update comes with a locked bootloader and a patched kernel, you won't be able to flash TWRP or Magisk unless you unlock the bootloader, and that's "if" it even can be unlocked, If it can't be unlocked, you'll have to live without TWRP and root.

Research to see if anyone else has updated and retained root and TWRP after this update. Otherwise, you take your chances. It's something to consider carefully if root and TWRap matter to you.

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I'm shooting in the dark since I don't have your device....but..

Have you verified that the IMEI number is still there in system settings? Or does it say unknown or all 0's?

Have you verified that all of the network settings in system settings are configured correctly for the SIM and network type/radio bands?

Have you researched to find out how to access the hidden menus on your device, such as dialer codes or other methods to access engineering/test/radio menus? If you can access the hidden radio menu(s), there are more in depth settings to configure radio and SIM.

Maybe you need to flash a different modem(radio.img) that is compatible with your region or maybe you need to flash the stock firmware for sm g935fd for your region carrier.

What region are you in and who is your mobile carrier/network?
[General Questions and Answers] tpro12345:
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[/COLOR]I'm shooting in the dark since I don't have your device....but..

Have you verified that all of the network settings in system settings are configured correctly for the SIM and network type/radio bands?

Have you researched to find out how to access the hidden menus on your device, such as dialer codes or other methods to access engineering/test/radio menus? If you can access the hidden radio menu(s), there are more in depth settings to configure radio and SIM.

Maybe you need to flash a different modem(radio.img) that is compatible with your region or maybe you need to flash the stock firmware for sm g935fd for your region carrier.

What region are you in and who is your mobile carrier/network?

I am unable to even mess with the network settings because my SIM card is simply not recognized. But I do know that the bands of the phone match the ones of my local provider.

Regarding the secret menus and flashing, I'm not that familiar with android (even though I've always had androids). I have no experience in rooting my device whatsoever, so I would need a guided instruction of some sort to flash my firmware if need be.

My region is South America and my mobile carrier is Claro Argentina.

thanks for your help, I'd love to tackle this issue today.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
You shouldn't need to root the device.

Let's focus on flashing a firmware/modem for your region.

Try using Samsung's SmartSwitch application for Windows, it might automatically update the device for your region.

I've tried finding a stock firmware for your model in Argentina, your region/carrier code is (CTI) but I can't find a G935FD firmware for CTI, I did find a G935F(no D) (CTI) firmware for your region, but it is for the single SIM version of your device, not the dual SIM, it probably won't work on your device.

The closest thing I found to your region was in Brazil but I don't know if that would work for you.

You can try doing some deeper searching than I did, if you can find a stock firmware for SM G935FD for Argentina(CTI), you can flash that firmware using Odin on PC. You can find easy instructions to use Odin with a simple Google search, just remember that if you get an all-in-one firmware file, it is flashed in Odin in the AP(or PDA) slot, if you get a 4 part firmware file, each part goes in it's corresponding slot in Odin, e.g. BL in BL, AP in AP, etc...
[General Questions and Answers] tpro12345:
Hey so I did a bit of research and apparently the G935F (no D) version of the firmware works on the g935fd (https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/help/galaxy-s7-edge-duos-sm-g935fd-firmware-t3360508). I'm gonna try flash the no D version. Anything I should know for someone who has never flashed a phone before? If you could recommend a guide to flashing it'd be appreciated. Thank you and i'll keep you updated.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EFV9WkZ9FfY#

Everything in this video might not apply to your specific variant of S7 edge, just follow along and do any of the parts that do apply to your variant, such as the stuff he shows going through different settings and the actual flashing via Odin part. Also, remember what I mentioned earlier about how an "all-on -one" stock firmware is flashed in Odin and how a "4 part(BL, AP, CSC, etc..) firmware is flashed.
[General Questions and Answers] Huntrex:
[Drowning noobie] SM-t713, frp locked + mdm locked

I've got a tablet (t713, galaxy tab s2, WIFI ONLY) that is frp locked. I've learned that's what they call it I guess. I'd love to be able to install a rooting application to it, but I can't get to the google play store or whatever for obvious reasons. I've rooted a tablet before using an online application of some sort and plugging it into the computer, but that was ages ago and I don't remember how I found the information in the first place.

I took the device to a "samsung representative" and he flashed the stock rom onto the device like 3 times, before it finally booted and we found out it was frp locked.

A friend pointed me to this site, and told me it was a safe bet. I've been scanning for information on the forums, including a good handful of links here that allow me to figure out how to root my device, but the ones I've actually managed to read through all need you to be able to have access to the device in the first place.

So to put it simply, I'd love it if someone could point me to a root option that allows me to root and preferably flash the device, in the same tutorial if at all possible, while it is indeed frp locked. Any help would be appreciated thank you!
[General Questions and Answers] tpro12345:
Hey, just to be sure I download the right thing, this is the firmware I need, correct? https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935F/CTI/download/G935FXXU2DRCA/217435/

Sorry for being so uninformed.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Yes, that is for your region, if the non D version can truly be flashed safely on your device, that's what you need.
[General Questions and Answers] Pronto071:
Hi,

My nick is pronto and i need a help with twrp

so aparently my device is Wiko Jerry and i ofc need root i tryed one click root apps but they don work for me so wanted to try another way i sawed on yt where you download twrp on mobile and flash and other things but apparently twrp isnt supported for my device so i cant do it i need help how to root now?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Hi, if your device is this https://computerhoy.com/fichas/wiko-jerry then these steps will work too for you https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76663501&postcount=41431

It looks like an user of same device got it following same instructions https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74444800&postcount=7
[General Questions and Answers] Huntrex:
Still need a little help. I have a samsung tablet s2, (t713) that is frp locked meaning I can't do something like: "USB Debugging MUST be turned ON in the device for ADB to see it" so I can't root my device by conventional means. I need to get back into my device, and no current frp bypass will work because the device also has extra security measures that don't allow you past... It's really a tough cookie to crack. I need to root it using my pc... But I can't find any documentation on the forum. Can someone help me out? I'm also very very new... I've only ever rooted a device once and that was 8 years ago when I chanced on an exact word for word tutorial on how to do it for a different device, and I used my pc to do it...

Basically, we can consider my device being soft bricked... I think is the term, and mdm recovery doesn't allow hard reset.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
If the device still boots to setup wizard, all you need to do is enter the original email and password. If it's your device, you should know/remember the login info, if not, contact Google support to start an account recovery process. If its your account and can prove it, they'll help you recover your account.

Other than that, we can't help you "crack" it because we have no way of knowing if it is actually your device or not, for all we know, the device could be someone else's and we can't/won't just take your word on it. We have no way of knowing whether we would be helping you or if we would be helping you commit the crime of invading someone else's privacy/property.
[General Questions and Answers] Huntrex:
Good point. Thank you! I'm learning a ton here already, I apologize if I was being a complete idiot. It isn't my device, I'm doing it for a friend, so I'll muddle through all the reading because that was my choice. He can get through the google lock, however, there is a form of other security on the device that won't let us get past it because of an expired/deleted email.

Again, thanks I appreciate the reply... I realize how I sounded and I'll just try to get some information by doing loads more reading.
[General Questions and Answers] ViperX176:
Hello,

my girlfriend got an iPhone X Clone from her dad who is working in China and i was wondering if it's possible to install a good android system on it?

I read some things about Custom ROMs but if i understand it right, i need to know what phone it is... So here i don't know the manufacturer because it's an iphone clone...

The iOS clone system is based on a Android 4.2.2 Version but it's not working very well, so i want to install something else on it. Can someone maybe help me?

Thanks a lot!
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
It´s a generic device with probably a mtk 6572/82/89 SoC, download any app similar to cpu info from Play Store and see if it gives more details and also go to settings/about device/build number and perform a search with all this info, many devices are using this same or similar firmware.

And if your device it hasn´t any development so you can´t find any custom related with.

Then maybe the best you can do is to root it, to do a backup using mtk droid tools and with boot and system files learn something about porting custom roms, this is not very difficult for this series only you have to read a lot before.
[General Questions and Answers] sajedtnt:
Hi im new here

i just wanted to know what is the correct gapps package i should install on my tablet (samsung galaxy tab 2 gt-p5100)

i looked everywhere and i couldnt find the right answer if you need more information about my device let me know

btw can i use resurrection remix on this device

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] syabilkhatim:
Hi, can u help me for rooting my android device? Any suggestion? I'm using zte blade a520, 1gb ram specs.

I've done so many trials and still i could'nt find the right apps to root my device. Fyi, I've been trying with Kingroot, Kingoroot, Tower root, etc. Please guide me thru this, i really wanna root the device.

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
According to this site https://www.devicespecifications.com/es/model/b36b2862 the set of instructions is ARMv7 that supports 32bits then you have to choose from here (by i.e.) https://opengapps.org the plattform ARM, also the version of android and recommended pico variant.
[General Questions and Answers] ViperX176:
there is no google play store on the phone and i tried to install it via apk but it doesn't work :/
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Not even Play Store? I guess that you don´t cause is a device non certified probably, try with Google Play installer for chinese devices like Meizu; just google or simply download through pc but anyway in build number like I told you before you will find some clue to search the firmware and can do the indicated.
[General Questions and Answers] ViperX176:
Thanks (:

The Build is alps-jb5.mp.v1.27 and i think it's clone iPhone X MT6580... now i need to do what? :confused: download the firmware? find a custom rom?

Sorry I really dont know what to do :S
[General Questions and Answers] sajedtnt:
thank you very much for answering but i got another small promblem

my tablet andriod version is 4.1.2 and its the latest update

but on the gapps site the lowest andriod version is 4.4 is it ok to chose that version?

thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
No, this won´t work, 4.4. is kitkat and you are in jelly bean, in this site there is a version for 4.1.2 http://www.teamandroid.com/gapps/

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There is some things that you can try in order to flash other working rom onto your device, some of these don´t have guarantee that it works as it is then you will need some knowledge to adapt this rom for your device by i.e if you do a search with your build number adding firmware word you will find a lot of roms that are for very pretty similar devices cause these roms are generic and most of "manufacturers" use one from here and here from there and so on like a repetitive cycle and it´s a sort of seconhands roms cloned. From these roms like this https://filesrom.com/firmware-iphone-x-mt6580 you can flash in a almost safe mode only the system.img but you would need to port other image like boot despite that sometimes it matches but I can´t recommend to you something that could eventually bricks your device if you are not right now familiar to this.

For sure there is not any custom rom specific for your device so if you want to get one the best you can do is learn about porting custom rom. Then maybe I can give you some lines/tips to try this way so you can get a rom at least like this http://mtksupport.blogspot.com/2015/06/rom-aosp-bring-features-rom-android-4.html but about Google Play is uncertain that it´ll work if it´s not that only with your actual rom is not working.
[General Questions and Answers] aaditp:
So i was trying to install some modules from magisk to my MOTO G5 PLUS, however none could happen due to this error:-

- Mounting /data, /cache

- Magisk install detected

- Mounting /system, /vendor

- Found /data/adb/magisk_merge.img

- Mounting /data/adb/magisk_merge.img to /dev/tmp/magisk_img

! /data/adb/magisk_merge.img mount failed...

Failed!

! Installation failed

please help!!!

How do I solve the problem?

(PS:- ITS BEEN 5 DAYS PEOPLE! I THOUGHT THAT YOU GUYS WOULD RATHER THAN ANSWER EVERYBODY ELSE'S QUESTIONS)
[General Questions and Answers] sajedtnt:
hi

so im think im having a problem here i installed twrp 3.2.0 from someones thread in this site

it worked just fine but when i select reboot and than selecet system it just turns off my tablet and when it turn back on it just go back to twrp

so right now my tablet is stuck and cant get out of twrp mode
[General Questions and Answers] mamba76:
Hi. I have a nexus 7 2013 with Timurs kernal installed. I want to have more volume precision when I press the physical buttons on the tablet. 'Precise volume control' app doesn't work how I assumed it would, it uses an overlay instead so the volume button steps remain the same so my joycon exr wont work with this. Is there a simple hack, app or flash that will fix this apparently simple problem??

Thx
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Your bootloader is probably locked. You'll have to flash a copy of stock recovery. Then unlock bootloader, if there is an unlock method that works for your model number and firmware version. Then flash TWRP.

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You can edit the audio volume in the system audio file, what the file is called and where it is located varies from one device/android version to another. Locate the file then you can edit the file to increase the volume steps.

There is another method that involves editing build.prop, as described in the link below.

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-add-more-steps-to-your-volume-slider-root/

There is also an Xposed module for adding volume steps, but it requires installing more things on the device.

The editing options are the best options.
[General Questions and Answers] Hitman951:
Hi, I want to ask- what does cpu hispeed_freq mean exactly ? Here's my case- I have an 8 core with big and LITTLE clusters, by the kernel's settings big should be between 40MHz and 1.6GHz and LITTLE between 40MHz and 1.2GHz. But the hispeed_freq is set to 1113600 which is 1.13 GHz. So will my cpu go up to 1.6 automatically, or it's limited by the hispeed_freq at 1.1 ?
[General Questions and Answers] HidingNemo420:
Can somebody hopefully give an answer or opinion, regarding to my question for "What Linux Distro to use?", in this thread?
[General Questions and Answers] theimpulson:
What problems?
[General Questions and Answers] HidingNemo420:
WiFi keeps disconnecting. Did two fixes recommended by Moderators by using some commands to do something with the power management and installing fixes from github, and it fixed the WiFi problem but it made a different problem while booting or opening laptop from hibernation. I'm sometimes greeted by some endless codes upon booting Linux Mint and I would always be greeted by endless codes when I try to restart Linux Mint.

Battery is heating up on my laptop when I used Linux Mint, maybe because of the fix by the terminal command or it's just like this on my laptop.

Display is very small from my 1920x1080 screen resolution. It has also started to lag. Touchpad is not yet on par with Windows 10 because when I change sensitivity or acceleration, it would be way off or my finger would have to travel further. These are the problems I'm currently encountering. I've always read good feedbacks for Linux Mint saying it's very stable, but in my experience, I'm not getting the same. I've read it's aim is to give a user or newbie friendly and out of the box experience, but I'm not getting either of those. I always have to search for fixes when using it.

And I'm not a fan of the UI from any of the desktop editions of Linux Mint, so I might as well try some other distros.
[General Questions and Answers] theimpulson:
I have been a Linux Mint user since last 3 years and it's damn good. About WiFi issue, that happened to me too and it is easy to fix it by loading required modules from the kernel. About user-friendly stuff, it is damn easy to use and stable. I tried Arch, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora but I always return to Mint cause I like it more than others. Currently, I am using Linux Mint 19 Cinnamon Beta (64 bit) and there had been no issue. Tell me your wifi card details, I will see what I can do.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
It could be your hardware. Linux is not as universal as people will want you to think. A perfect example is my laptop. There are no drivers for the built in sound card or the LAN card. So no sound or internet while on linux mint. Also the graphics drivers are not even complete and I get tons of code on bootup and shut down that talk about about issues with the currant drivers.
[General Questions and Answers] mamba76:
[/COLOR]You can edit the audio volume in the system audio file, what the file is called and where it is located varies from one device/android version to another. Locate the file then you can edit the file to increase the volume steps.

There is another method that involves editing build.prop, as described in the link below.

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-add-more-steps-to-your-volume-slider-root/

There is also an Xposed module for adding volume steps, but it requires installing more things on the device.

The editing options are the best options.

Hi. Thanks droid. The simplest method is hopefully required!

I did install Xposed module then it said it wasn't installed, xvolume dld, it just seemed like too much stuuf and problems so I swiftly removed/uninstalled using SD maid. I trying to streamline the device as for in car only but the volume precision is quite important. Ill try your first method then follow the link.

Don't suppose you could hazzard a guess at file name / location? Mine is 2013 wifi only grouper with android 6.0.1 - MOB30X build. Security patch level August 5, 2016.

Thanks

I emailed Phasinate with my disappointment since this was my first app purchase! Seems like trickery involved when buying apps- 'will it do what I want or not? - Lets buy it and find out' Robbery! :cool::rolleyes: