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[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Update v1.7.3:

Improve the 'CSC Changer' tool.

- Better compatibility, now it may work on SOME older devices without root.

- Add the list of 'Available CSC codes' to the warning screen, so users can know the available CSC in the firmware before launching the CSC Selector.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
'CSC Changer' screenshots
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Yes, you can test N9002 by using this app.

Regarding *#0*# I'm not sure, you can try it on the demo phone before buying.

You can download my app on the Play Store. Link is given in my signature.

Regards.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Update v1.7.5: Add 'USAGE HISTORY' (usage counters) to the main screen.

- Headset Connect Counter

- Charger Connect Counter

- S Pen Detach Counter

Please be noted that the latter 2 counters require Root to be read.
[Android Apps and Games] KnifeHead:
Too often update with close distance man [MENTION=2018502]vndnguyen[/MENTION].

First time its good, but now its annoying.

Too rush on updating your app...

Like this v1.7.5, you make usage counter now in main screen,

but in refurbishment check its still there, and probably you will update it tommorrow

just to erase that from refurbishment check, please dont denied it.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Sorry for the inconvenience, [MENTION=5562937]KnifeHead[/MENTION]

If you've read the 'What's New' info and decide not to update, you may skip these updates and wait for the final release.

Thank you for using my app :)
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
No update for today :)
[Android Apps and Games] gpz1100:
Nice app.

Any ability to read life time talk/data counters without root? Maybe read activation date too? These items are usually visible on ##786# assuming hidden menu in efs is enabled. Maybe some other way or reading these without root?
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
You can read talk time/data counter without root, isn't it?

Regarding activation date I will try it later, thank you for suggestion.

I have no idea on ##786# because this code does not work on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
v1.8.0:

Add 'Firmware Browser...' menu:

- Browse for the stock firmwares available online, for your phone and for any other Samsung model.

- View firmware's details, and redirect to the SamMobile.com website for the download link.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
'Firmware Browser...' - some screenshots
[Android Apps and Games] r0bilyn:
Hi,

I've got a brand new Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505).

The refurbishment check tells me: "It looks like your phone is a refurbished one. WARNING: Manufacturing Date does not match with the Serial Number".

Manufacturing Date is March 1st, 2014.

What kind of data does the refurbishment check inspect in order to detect if a phone is a refurbished one?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
It perform cross-check for many things. You can decode the S/N by yourself to obtain the manufacturing date, and compare it with the above Manufacturing Date to see the difference, (open the menu and select 'S/N Decoder').

Or you can PM me the S/N for further investigation.

BTW, the IMEI and the S/N in the app are the same with the IMEI and S/N on the back plate of your phone (behind the battery)?
[Android Apps and Games] r0bilyn:
Yes, the IMEI and the S/N in the app are the same with the IMEI and S/N on the back plate of my phone.

Using S/N Decoder, I get February 2014.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Ok, some more questions:

- Did you buy this phone in the factory-sealed box?

- Did you ever send it to someone or to Samsung service centre for repairing or for warranty?
[Android Apps and Games] r0bilyn:
1. Yes, the box was factory-sealed.

2. No, I never sent the phone to anyone. It was always with me since I bought it.

One more thing: this app says the phone is made in Korea, but in the back plate it's written 'made in China'.
[Android Apps and Games] pckarma112:
I am reading this entire thread. Just following the progress of the app as it was very helpful to me. Then, I read the post from the guy who sais another guy said the app was reinstalling itself. I laughed so hard I almost dropped my phone...I think the app might be upsetting some people somewhere who may be selling ahem *cough* phones...just a thought..
[Android Apps and Games] pRo_lama:
Which version of Note 3 has codename - ha3gzs ??? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
it is N900 for Taiwan region, if I remember correctly.

However please be noted that this 'codename' can be changed by modifying the build.prop file.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Of course you should trust the one from the Google Play Store.

It is not recommended to install app outside the Play Store.

If you need more info, you can send me screenshots from both versions for further checking.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Sorry I don't know how to reset it without rooting.

But if you send the phone to the Samsung service center for replacing battery, they will reset this parameter.

(Please be noted that this info is from feedback of users, it is not my own experience).
[Android Apps and Games] paulogiacomelli:
Battery Health

I bought my new s8. in battery health, 3 cycles and 98.77%, yesterday it was at 98.9%, is it normal to lower it like this?
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Yes, it is completely normal as it varies constantly.
[Android Apps and Games] zeroerror:
Loved the app in 7.0 and now unable to launch IMS Settings after 8.0 update. Really need this to set VoLTE flag. Any help is appreciated!!
[Android Apps and Games] marrow86:
Where is text file with phrases to translate (get 404 page)?
[Android Apps and Games] thereassaad:
Hello my friend , i guess u see the new security of oem & rmm on Samsung , so im suggestion to add 3 this security on ur app ,

RMM status ( if it's there then it's will prenormal ) if not then it should be in bootloader ,

Oem on or off

FRP on or off

I hope to see this on ur app on upcoming updates ..

thereassaad

Thanks ..
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Sorry for late reply .

Please find the text file in the attachment.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Hi thereassaad, thank you for your input.

Could you give me some more info (full name of those Abbreviations, description, link, etc.) about the terms you've mentioned above (RMM, Oem, FRP)?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] thereassaad:
On newer tw os or devices like s9/+ it has this security oem & waiting 7 days & rmm & frp etc im not on home to give u all details about it but u can found alot about it here on xda or in Google or reddit etc ,
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Thanks thereassaad for the info.
[Android Apps and Games] Winston S.:
Charger Connect Counter accuracy

Thank you to vndnguyen for this great app. I am about to buy the pay version just to be able to save the information to SD (and to support future development.)

I recently bought a "New" Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) in eBay which was supposed to be sealed, but when I got it the box had been opened. The seller said this was done to comply with regulations for shipment of devices with Li-Ion batteries which must be installed in the device, but then I also noticed that the battery cover protector plastic was missing, and the camera didn't have the protecting plastic.

Eventually, I downloaded Phone Info Samsung, and to my amazement the Charger Connect Counter reads upwards of 2500 connections. Is there any chance this counter can be wrong? I have lost my faith in this phone. The phone looks great on the outside (as new,) but now I'm starting to think this might be a rebuilt phone. The Refurbishment Check says it's original, but I guess this just means it wasn't refurbished by an Samsung or an authorized service.

I'd appreciate some advice. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Winston S.:
Hi vndnguyen,

In your opinion, is it possible for a really new device to have a Charger Connect Counter with a value over 2500? I know most of new devices don't have this counter equal to 0, but 2500 for a new device sounds excessive. Am I correct in my suspicions that this phone is probably rebuilt and repackaged?

Thank you for this great application!

W.S.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
I personally don't treat it as a new device, once it has opened box, the battery cover protector plastic was missing, and the camera didn't have the protecting plastic.

Furthermore this model has been released on 2014, and now it has been discontinued.

So there is no chance that it is a new device.
[Android Apps and Games] Winston S.:
It is definitely not new, and it is counterfeit. Using your application I also noticed the carrier associated to it was AT&T (which shouldn't be the case for an i9300 model, which is the unlocked international S3 variant.) Then, I started the phone in download mode and the model shows as SM-G900A.

Furthermore, the screen they used to rebuild this phone is the worst OLED screen I have ever seen. The amount of ghosting you get on red elements just by swipping the Apps screen is horrible.

I started a claim with eBay and the seller agreed to a return, but continues listing this phone in another auctions. This seller has proven to be a complete crook, and I wouldn't trust any of the phones he is selling as new to actually be new.

Another two people got scammed but they left positive feedback, because 99% of people don't know any better to know they have been sold a rebuilt phone and think they got the real deal. Sellers like this disgust me. Is there a place in XDA to report this illegal activity?
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
You should better report it on the ebay I think :)
[Android Apps and Games] Interceptor777:
Hello, I have a rooted G965F S9+ Exynos, I want to launch servicemode menu to change carrier aggregation settings, however using both shortcut master app and phone info app, I get the same error when launching with root, screenshot attached.

launching without root gets me permission denied error.

Any help? I've tried both Magisk and SuperSU and also 3 different ROMs with no debloating. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Sorry for the inconvenience but it is hard to find a real cause of such error.

For example in the past, the "error type 2" was happened widely and it is related to the supersu app rather than this app.

Here is the link just for your reference: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49394359&postcount=2

For now I don't know what is the real cause. If I find I will let you know then.
[Android Apps and Games] Newsamsung:
Manufacture date and serial number mismatch

I have the same issue, a phone reported as original, but with the mismatch of serial number date of manufacture and the date of manufacture. Does this just mean that a mistake was made when the serial number was issued to the phone? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
I have stated very clearly, the note is just a note.

I will consider to remove this note in future release to avoid misunderstanding.
[Android Apps and Games] Newsamsung:
Battery cycles

Thanks. One other question. I read that for Battery Discharge Cycles the Phone Info gets the number from the fg_cycle file. I am not sure if that is correct. The Battery Discharge Cycles number for my phone is 626. I read the fg_cycle file with ES File Explorer, and the cycle number is 32. The app Battery Cycle Check lists the same battery cycle count as Phone Info. I bought the phone "new" from ebay. If you could help explain the discrepancy that would be helpful. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
There are a lot of people bought "new" phone on ebay and it turns out that it's not new.

Did you check the Refurbishment Check menu in the app?
[Android Apps and Games] Newsamsung:
Yes, the phone shows Genuine. I knew it might not be new. I have had it for a few months. I am curious why the cycle count is different on the fg_cycle file from the Phone Info? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Newsamsung:
RTN menu

Hi. Phone Info reports a phone is refurbished, but Phdoctor reports the phone as not refurbished. The phone is the T-mobile version of the Samsung S7. Is there a way to view the RTN menu? I tried variations of the 786 code, and a launcher, but none work. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] locarno:
What is the difference between + and normal version of this app ?
[Android Apps and Games] ionutmaruta:
+ No Ads
[Android Apps and Games] peter.ppy:
Battery cycles in android pie

Hello. In android pie, it is not showing battery cycles. Why?
[Android Apps and Games] pendor24:
Hello

I receive this error (java.net.sslhandshake exeption:chaîne validation failled) when I search the firmwares

s9plus android 8 root with magisk 17. 2, busybox 1. 29. 2
[Android Apps and Games] Gabriel Martins:
Cycles of battery charge is not shown.
[Android Apps and Games] Toupie31:
Hi Vndnguyen, Hi Interceptor777, Hi All,

I have the exact same issue with my Galaxy S7 Dual Sim (SM-G930FD), using the paid version of Phone Info+ (currently the 3.7.0).

It was running fine before when running android 7.x. But now that I moved to Oreo, I have the same issue.

My ROM is the latest official stock XEF one from Samsung (PDA G930FXXU3ERL3/CSC G930FXEF3ERKF), but rooted with Magisk 18.0.

If is there is any log I can get for you Vndnguyen, please let me know.

Otherwise, thanks for this very good app :good:

Cheers, Toupie.
[Android Apps and Games] chetszot:
Hello

I also don't see battery cycles after updating my S8 to Android Pie. Do we have any insights of can this feature be fixed on Android Pie?
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
It is due to Samsung has set the policy not allow to read this info.

To bypass this limitation, we need root permission.

Once you get rooted, you will see that the app can read this info.

Sorry about that.
[Android Apps and Games] chetszot:
Many thanks for this information.
[Android Apps and Games] locarno:
Why they app disappeared from Play Store ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=pl
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Hi, sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to some technical issues, the app was temporarily suspended to fix.

Now it is available again on the Play Store.

Thank you for your support.
[Android Apps and Games] thewayofwright:
[MENTION=2018502]vndnguyen[/MENTION]

Owner of purchased Shortcut Master:

Prior to flashing my Note 8 to Oreo from Nougat, I would like to know if there is support/compatibility now for Oreo. We were unable to access ServiceMenu as it was due to a way that "Samsung has implemented its security" in oreo. However, that was a long time ago. Has there yet been a work around, I would like to now update to Oreo--Nougat is getting way too outdated just to hold on to for accessing ServiceMenu (I really need to get in there any disable several very slow LTE bands in my area as well as modify VoLTE settings)

Please advise? Any competitor solutions out there or advanced guides out there?
[Android Apps and Games] Tanis64:
PHONE INFO *SAMSUNG* [Version 3.7.6]

Since a couple of Days the Firmwarebrowser shows only an Parseexception.

Seems to be an serverside error, or they changed the way to request this again..
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Hi,

The issue has been fixed today. Please update the app on the Play Store.

Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Android Apps and Games] Tanis64:
Thanx again for the fast and excellent support!
[Android Apps and Games] sadra-t:
hi, thanks for the great app, other than the refurbishment test is there a way to find out if the phone is brand new or already used ? i want to install it before i buy a galaxy s6 edge+ but since the phone is old people are saying it has to be refurb or atleast used since older phones are super hard to find in iran. assuming if the refurb test passes, how can i check if it was used before for example "how many times the phone has been connected to the charger" based on the google play page of the app. i have a meeting in the sellers shop to check the phone and i dont know how to check if it's used before when i install the app on it... already installed it on a huawei but since the brand is not supported i couldnt tell heads or tales from it. sorry for taking your time, a reply would be greatly appreciated
[Android Apps and Games] 0vermind:
What happens if the country is changed to a language in which the phone does not have the appropriate font to display that? Will ads just show white squares or question marks? Likewise, perhaps a dummy font with all blank characters could be installed on the phone, causing ads to essentially be blank? Would be interesting.
[Android Apps and Games] vndnguyen:
Hi. Sorry for late reply.

Honestly it is hard to answer to your question.

This is not only the problem with Samsung phones but also with any other brands.

There is no reliable way to tell if the phone has been used and how long/how frequently it has been used.

This app was trying to discover as much as possible such type of information in the PERSONAL tab (e.g usage counters, Battery Discharge Cycles, Battery Health, Knox status, etc).

But unfortunately those info are not always available.

i.e it depends on the phone model, phone rooting, etc...

Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Android Apps and Games] XxXProSlayerXxX:
965/5000 Doubt with the information of the battery discharge cycles.

Hi good day:

I sent my Samsung phone as a guarantee because I had a problem with the battery. The technical team made the diagnosis to determine the cause of the problem and they told me that the battery was damaged and had to be replaced.

After 3 days they handed me the phone, and on the diagnostic sheet they gave me, they mentioned that they changed the battery.

Check the part of the battery discharge cycle of the application after the phone was supposedly delivered "with the new battery" and shows the same battery discharge cycles it had before my phone had the supposed "new battery ".

My question is: in the application, the information that shows about the battery discharge cycles, should the battery cycle counter be zeroed because it is a new battery? o Will the meter not change despite having a new battery?

I want to make sure that they really changed my battery but the application already got me thinking and I feel that they didn't change it
[Android Apps and Games] billa:
On rooted Oreo phones with the latest SuperSU v2.82R5 using both Samsung Phone Info and Shortcut Master, there's an java.lang error when trying run any RILServiceMode commands like com.sec.android.RILServiceModeApp/<android_secret_code:0011:0>

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4514309&d=1527711585

I've read on an FDroid developer changelog that the java.lang error can be ignored by the catch exexption, and it should work fine. Supposedly it's a non-fatal error.

"Ignore dumb java.lang.IndexOutOfBoundsException"

The app is called SuperFreezZ, and maybe you can get in touch with him to see if you could figure this issue out.

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/superfreeze.tool.android/

The normal ADB "broadcast" command doesn't work either for secret_codes, nothing pops up on the phone.

adb shell am broadcast -a android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://0011

Broadcasting: Intent { act=android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE dat=android_secret_code://0011 flg=0x400000 }

Broadcast completed: result=0

While playing around with Logcat on a rooted G930U on Oreo, I've noticed that the android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE requires permission to the com.sec.factory.permission.KEYSTRING, which might be the key enabling it on newer Androids. Interestingly if I insert a 520K test dongle into the phone and go to the dialer, it enables a lot of normally non-working secret codes directly on the keypad (including *#27663368378#, *#22745927#, *#33725327#, etc. maybe it enables the factory keystring??)

Filter #5: BroadcastFilter{ac06490}

Action: "android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE"

Scheme: "android_secret_code"

AutoVerify=false

requiredPermission=com.sec.factory.permission.KEYSTRING

Not sure if it's just me, so if anyone has any solution sending the Secret_Code over ADB successfully on Oreo or higher, please let me know.

I miss those commands so bad. :(
[Android Apps and Games] Hedayatsm:
Hi, under battery, or even the refurbishment check, the headset and charge cycle counter says <root>. Anyway to check it without rooting the device? Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] glowerita:
Hi to all Guys.

From the Samsung Service Center I had the Note8 battery replaced.

I can see that Your Application gives me back a number of Discharges same (equal) as before the battery replacement.

Someone Know the the reason?

Where does that number read the application? From the same battery?

The Application is wrong or... the battery is not really replaced? :(

I would really be very grateful in an your answer, I would eventually return to Assistance and report it.

Thank you in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] maik005:
This info is safed on the Mainboard, not in the battery.

If it really was an athorized Samsung Service, then they forgot to reset battery stats.

You cant do this yourself without root, so best would be to send it in again.
[Android Apps and Games] glowerita:
Thank you so very much.

You are been very, very kind.

Tnx.
[Android Apps and Games] Tanis64:
HONE INFO *SAMSUNG* [Version 3.8.1]

Since a couple of Days the Firmwarebrowser shows only an Parseexception, like back in May this year.

Looks like the sammobile website has also an issue. Main search for Devices in Firmware section is broken.
[Android Apps and Games] Tanis64:
PHONE INFO *SAMSUNG* [Version 3.8.1]

Since a couple of Days the Firmwarebrowser shows an ERROR:
[Android Apps and Games] Tanis64:
Newest Verison solves all Problems, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] toshik1:
Both 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 versions don't show IMEI in Android 10.
[Android Apps and Games] Grimm-reaper:
After update to One Ui 2.0 on my S10 5g (Exynos) charging cycle counter disappeared. Is it Phone info SAM bug or missed feature? Does One Ui 2.0 still storage information about charging cycles?
[Android Apps and Games] toshik1:
Looks like the product is no loger supported
[Android Apps and Games] Tanis64:
Why should this not be longer supported?

Last update was in December 2019.

Some of the functions didn't work in Android 10, but that is more a problem of the restrictions in the used APIs than a problem of this tool.
[Android Apps and Games] toshik1:
Samsung started selling phones with Android 10 on December 5th (with letter C, there is no letter Z in this word). So it's out for 1.5 months now. I understand it's a free software but something tells me the developer might have heard of Android 10 coming out :) All recent models got 10 OTA update by now.

Program, called "phone INFO" can't show the main phone INFO, called IMEI? LOL
[Android Apps and Games] koragg97:
Hey guys,

Does this app need root to function? I will buy a Note 9 and want to check the info in the shop to know if it has been used before, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] toshik1:
No root needed for most parts, just no updates for 10
[Android Apps and Games] koragg97:
So it won't work on Android 10 ? If so I hope my Note9 comes with 8 or 9 :D
[Android Apps and Games] toshik1:
Works on 10 with limited functionality, you should be fine.
[Android Apps and Games] Homer4231:
Need help if this is true or not

Hello juat got this from the mall samaubg a71 and this app saya my phone might be refurb because sn doeant match the manufacturing date is this legit should i be concern?? Imei of the phone is the same with the imei on the box tho

https://2.pik.vn/2020a88e5aad-395d-441a-8c21-

a265d0a1cc54.jpg
[Android Apps and Games] ahmed_ais:
I have A71 too and I get the same thing. It's a problem with the app itself and it needs to be updated. Nothing wrong with our phones I believe.
[Android Apps and Games] ytheekshana:
How do you obtain the manufactured date. ?
[Android Apps and Games] yakapa40:
[MENTION=7229865]ytheekshana[/MENTION]

the manufactured date is encoded in S/N ( 5 first characters )

regards