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[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] nsabir:
I'm in almost the same situation with my A2017G. It's been bricked for 2 months now. Still haven't been able to fix this.

Whatever i do, it takes me to DFU mode.

I cannot boot into fastboot. I have tried the deep flash cable though. Only thing it does is, turns the red led off. Also i cannot "power off" the phone. Whenever it has little charge it stays on. Could you please tell me how you booted into fastboot.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] bornlivedie:
I tried with 2 usb cables and all they do is charge the phone and then it starts loading the rom (which boot loops).

what could be wrong?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Vick78:
Hi, colleagues!

Nobody knows, what could go wrong. Untill we don't have DFU soft. In the nearest thread I'm posting my axon7 behaviour.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] j77moduss:
Hello, could you provide a step by step procedure to achieve EDL?

how do you start? Off/on?

When do you connect deep flash cable?

Do you have to push a button combination? Before after connecting deep flash cable?

Do you flash with the same deep flash cable or once achieved EDL you flash with a standard USB?

Thanks for the step by step!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] reign226:
I have the same problem. and using deep flash cable does not help. It always goes into DFU mode.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
That is another problem. I don't know if it is possible to use the deep flash cable for that, but you might want to search for the 4th category debricking guide. You have to take your device apart but it works.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] blessingme:
Trust me. Wow This is Magic

The Solution is a Deep Flash Cable. http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/cable_picker/99673_Xiaomi_Deep_Flash_Cable.html
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wineds:
My A2017G died yesterday whilst charging in the car. It was running fine and then moments later I noticed it was on the boot menu. I tried restarting it with power button long press but it cycled back to the boot menu then ZTE logo then boot menu again. I tried this a few more times then powered it off. Now it will not start at all. Seems completely dead. No leds if plugged into charger. Nothing in device manager. I have tried long press of all the key combinations without success. Any ideas?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
Simply unlock your bootloader with fastboot n flash twrp, if not use Axon 7 toolkit.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
he said it doesn't do anything at all

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The only idea I have is 4th category brick repair manual, dunno what happened to you really
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wineds:
Thanks.. yes I think I will need to operate
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] dhionisis:
It works,100% it works ,I had 4 on the same condition,booting only to fastboot and dfu but no edl ,well after connecting the data cable + with the ground disconnect the phone from pc and plugged back in with regular usb-c cable and surprise your phone is in edl and flashed 7.1.1 rebooted and is back to normal,check your usb cable you have to connect the data cable + with the ground and not all the usb cables have the same color code so if you google you will find out which one is the data cable + and the ground,attention you will damage your USB port of the pc if you connect power and ground cable so google to make sure which one is the data plus cable and which one is the ground
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wroclawiak:
I had similar situation

After mamy tries i leave phone until it was completely power down (drain) battery and 2 days later I connect to charger and power on.

Phone boots normally to OS
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] yxd0018:
Did you resolve DFU issue?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] wineds:
Yes I waited a few days for the battery to discharge. Then I was able to get into TWRP and reflash firmware. I don't think it was in DFU mode. More like the phone was in a software loop. I think system partition was corrupted. I suspect Magisk was the root cause.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] xthony:
Hey guys,

I bought this phone from someone online a few days ago, and it had a thing under new headlines where it showed how much its costing me, and how much kb's ive used.. andw hen u would click on it, it would show it for the day, week, month, etc..

Was wondering if anyone knew where it was?? Thanks!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] grizzley:
I dunno, under new headlines?

Or are you trying to locate a new program that does the same thing as the one you have installed?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] xthony:
Well like, im guessing its a program but I dont know what it was called and stuff, and I dont want to go over my usage because stupid Canada doesnt have unlimited Data! :(

It was on the Today's page, near the bottom and it showed how many kbs have been sent through EDGE?? But when I reformated it was gone and I never knew that it was a program, thought it was built in with the OS. :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] grizzley:
In that case, just search XDA and/or Google and you will find a buffet of choices.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] xthony:
Whaa?? lol.. sorry im not very smart when it comes to these things!! Haha.

I searched that but I dont understand.. :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NuShrike:
Did you get any installation disks with your purchase? It is http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/gprsmonitor/ and comes with the original shipped included software CD.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bmueller77:
Yeah, sounds like the SPB GPRS Monitor.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] znel52:
Is there a good thread somewhere for finding kernel profiles that can be applied in apps like EX kernel manager? Used custom kernels for a long time but never really tried messing with custom profiles.

I am looking for one geared towards performance if anyone has a suggestion! Thanks.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redduc900:
Advanced Interactive Governor Tweaks by SoniCron - Official 6P thread

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/general/guide-advanced-interactive-governor-t3290605
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] c19932:
Anyone planning to switch to S8 when it's available? I am mainly comtemplating it because of the big screen. My main concern however is the build quality. What are your thoughts?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] EtherealRemnant:
Lower screen to body ratio = more screen to break.

And KNOX = no sale.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Alpert3:
Nah, Samsung pushed too far, like Xiaomi MIX. Good to look but hard to bring it in daily life because you have to be very careful all the time.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] RogerF81:
For sure not. Perhaps the OP 5 or the HTC 11. And if they don't convince me, I'll stay at the 10 for sure :good:
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ChronoReverse:
Depends on whether you like development? It's not like Samsung has exactly been friendly towards that. Biggest deciding factor for me anyway.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] tkoreaper:
I'm finding it harder and harder to justify purchasing new phones when there is no real-world difference. I'm perfectly fine with my 10, why should I even "upgrade" when it won't really change anything? I also decided a long time ago to never purchase a Samsung device again and I have no reason to change that, but as far as other brands are concerned my initial comment still stands.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Olao99:
I'm pretty sure it'll be an amazing phone in terms of hardware, however the software will probably hurt the experience as always.

I've been thinking in switching because the random stutters, jank and ****ty wifi of the HTC 10 have made me hate the thing. The S8 will probably also stutter so meh.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] aouni_tahech:
HTC 10 and all snapdragon 820 phones are perfectly fine with the performance, and offered a big upgrade from the 810. Camera quality has also reached a stage where companies are offering fine improvements (mainly in low light).

Some other specs (particularly RAM) have hit the limit of what the software can manage or need. It's now about keeping more apps in the background. Overkill.

I guess that upgrading a phone every year is no longer a feasible and wise option, unless someone wipes his butt with money.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Cinner:
Sure the new hardware will be stunning, but coming from an HTC, the Samsung software will be difficult to swallow. Better wait for the HTC 11 until you make a decision.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] dlads:
It'll be a great phone I'm sure, plus the bezel less screen is definitely a plus..Sammy has to get the S8 right to make up for the cluster **** they did with the note.

I've always updated yearly however I think this may be the first time I don't, people do say that Sammy development is lacking but the development for my favourite Sammy phone S5 was brilliant it had everything, but I found myself always looking over the fence at HTC, theres just something about their devices.

If anything I'll wait for the 11 , but to be honest, the 10 is a beast and with a little love and tweaking there's nothing to gain besides skin deep changes.

Short answer ! Nah I'll skip it although I am curious to see what it's like. :)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] xunholyx:
No.

I had the S2, Galaxy Nexus, and S3. But when they announced the introduction of Knox on the S4, that was the end of them for me.

And they keep trying to make it harder to root so that you can't uninstall the Samsung bloatware.

No thank you. Never Samsung again.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Tarima:
Pretty much how I feel. Regardless of how much effort is put into the hardware, I just know it will all be ruined by their software.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Varynn:
I'm not switching to the S8. Not a fan at all of Samung's software and Boomsound is just too good to give up.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] c19932:
Thanks for everyone's reply. Seems like software limitation is the main concern here. My only samsung phone was the S2 and I'm not well aware of KNOX. what is its shortcoming? Is development really lagging for the galaxys? That's hard to believe given that the galaxys are so popular worldwide.

If I do get the S8, I'm planning to go straight to rooting, install AOSP/lineageOS, magisk/xposed(hopefully it will be available by then), and use the phone just like that. I have no plans to stay on touchwiz. Would KNOX and the lack of development really hinder that? How about warranty? will disabling KNOX void warranty?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] c19932:
I would love to use boomsound but bluetooth is just too convenient for me to go back to wired headphones =[
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] haZethew0rld:
My 10 has been paid in full for a while and atm I am with T-Mobile and have JOD so it's not much of a switch rather than another addition but, yes I'll definitely check it out.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] DummyPLUG:
I will just say no to all phone with edge which is pointless and make it very different to read text and use onscreen keyboard. I judge by using mywife s7 edge and 3 weeks with note 7.

I will mostly go back to pixel if it have OIS, but anyway, I don't see the need to replace the HTC 10 right now, although the firmware, nfc, wifi, lack of rgb led disappoint me.

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If you want a phone with a combination of above average official firmware support, good camera, nice screen, then galaxy and note are a good one, it give ppl most of the thing they want and no so much bug/design fault. Can't say about oneplus as I don't have any.

Any mod to the galaxy will trap the flag and void warranty. Oneplus, Pixel and HTC (with sunshine) may be still the most root friendly.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] xunholyx:
Well it won't be as easy as that. With the S7, it took 4 months or so before a root exploit was even found. http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...e-with-snapdragon-820-successfully-rooted.htm (released in March, rooted in June)

There was even a bounty put out for whoever could find a way to get root for the AT&T version. https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/bounty-att-s7-root-exploit-t3341274

The S6 was a hard one to root as well.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Jadraker:
As an owner of HTC 10 I bought a Galaxy S8 Plus. The first day I was very happy with the decision. Then the problem started. Random reboots like many people are suffering and no solutions nor statement from Samsung.

If anyone like me is thinking to change an HTC to Samsung think twice. I returned that piece of sh**t and HTC U11 here I go. Sad as a design the Galaxy S8 is the most beautiful piece of smartphone but not all is beauty, isn't.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] sudkcoce:
If I ever switch to some other smartphone company, it will be Apple...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FreeSoftwareServers:
So I'm getting a Pixel this week, and I don't feel like trying a bunch of different Rom's, but I can't pick one or decided if I want to go stock.

What Rom are you using? What is great about it? What Problems have you faced? Why did you choose it? (Also, What Kernel are you using? Stock/Custom?)

A few notes:

I will 100% be rooting/TWRP, so that's no concern, just not sure if I want to go stock or custom (and if custom, which Rom). Right now I'm leaning towards Pure Nexus, as the last OTA Update broke my phone. (My fault, I wanted to see what would happen if I accepted OTA update while rooted/twrp :P), but I know with Custom Roms, that won't be an issue!

[UPDATE] I use AppRadio Unchained ReLoaded daily which means BT + HotSpot + Chromcast/ScreenCast + Music and Phone over BT + Tasker etc, so anybody who uses AppRadio Unchained, or the aformentioned things a lot, with stability, I would love to know what Rom you are on. I'm looking for stable AppRadio which has been hard to find with so many moving parts in the equation.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I can't tell you which rom is best, you'll receive lots of differing opinions on the same thing. Only way is to try yourself and find the one that fits you best as that's what these forums are about.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FreeSoftwareServers:
For the time you took to type that, you could at least share your choice and why, I didn't ask "what's best" I asked what did you choose and why did you choose it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] M9guy:
I run Pure Nexus as Beans does great work as I also ran his PN rom on my Nexus 6 and he is good at what he does. I also run the kernel Elemental x both are great together and super fast and buttery smooth. That is the only custom rom I have ever ran on my pixel xl as I never wanted to give up how great it runs to try anything else lol.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FreeSoftwareServers:
That's exactly what I'm leaning towards, hoping I don't have a reason to try anything else
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mikaole:
Velocity with build in MVK kernel. Fast stable and the best battery usage for me.

Also a lot features I need to have and a lot I don't use:)

Did try most of the custom out there, but I am using velocity for about 5 years now starting with Nexus 4, so I always flash back to velocity.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
I been using pure Nexus, I like it a lot. Just tried RR that one is good to. U just have to try one.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
Nah I am using stock ROM, have basically no interest in trying out them custom ROMs, sometimes I do seek for a few features, but I pass. Stock ROM is stable as ****, smooth as **** too, just flash Franco and be done with it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] chazall1:
Running PureNexus here with ELX kernel and am enjoying it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Deleted member 5408779:
I'm running invisibleks lineageos builds. The best for me!?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bambam126:
I was on same boat just got my pixel xl ROMs had BT problems decided to read and got pure nexus and elementalx and no BT issues at all fast and great battery with wakelocks disabled. Take my word for it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
If you want aptX bluetooth capability then you must use a Lineage OS based ROM (formerly CyanogenMOD). I use Resurrection Remix because it's got the most customization options that I like to use.

If you want systemless root or rootless system (whatever it is) then that's not something I know much about but I think it's default in upcoming Lineage OS based ROM's too. Or already is. Whatever. If it sounds vaguely familiar and something you want then ask someone else. lol

If you want pure Android then go with an AOSP based ROM.

If you want Pixel stuff then stay with stock ROM.

Yeah, I know.

You would think a Pixel ROM is pure Android huh.

It is, kind of/mostly.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kwhodson:
Where is the thread on this Rom?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dmb219:
There's some unofficial discussion going on here

. It's progressing very well.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kwhodson:
Excellent...Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mikaole:
Pure nexus didn't has the Bluetooth problem because he is not on the latest update.

It's a Google problem on first connection. After the first fc all is fine.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cedargreen:
Pure Nexus and Elemental from the get go. No issues. Both are great with no issues so far. Highly recommend.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] buzzboy:
PureNexus for me. Tried most Roms out there, but keep coming back to it. Buttery smooth, reliable, great battery and great support as a bonus.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DIXZ06:
Resurrection Remix for me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ffchampmt:
Dirty Unicorns have some RC builds up at devs-base

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mlin:
Using stock rooted. I've been very tempted to try a few ROMs and have spent a fair amount of time reading and perusing various ROM threads. A few things have held me back though.

1) stock ROM has been rock solid stable and fast.

2) flashing the pixel seems like a chore

3) Everytime I come across bugs being mentioned in the ROM threads I'm reminded how happy I am to be on the stable stock ROM. I just wish nougat was fully compatible with substratum out the gate.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] M9guy:
Actually on Pure Nexus the bugs listed have been bluetooth but those issues are googles and not rom related as those people have had the issues on stock and google has had those bugs for sometime now. And for the record I myself and many others have found Pure Nexus to smoother and faster than the stock rom. I wont ever switch roms for this reason just as I stuck with his roms on my nexus 6 and Pure Nexus on my nexus 9.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mlin:
Right on, happy it works for you, I've never tried it. I just know that when users mention issues and bugs, I'm reminded that I don't really have the time or patience right now to troubleshoot my phone to working as well as it does on stock. I'm simply at a point in my life right now that an issue caused by tinkering or a ROM bug would be sufficiently detrimental that I'm staying away for now. When I have more free time and I don't see user problems that make me gun shy, I'll probably drive in and try a few. But for now, stable stock is where I'll stay.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] M9guy:
Your call totally. But honestly its not really much time unless you have tons of apps that you need to restore data on. I"am not one of the guys that changes a ton of things I just like the hold down back up to kill current app and remove battery icon for percentage and sure I"am missing something else then root for adaway and the original viper4android mod. One other thing for me other than custom roms being faster and smoother I also usually notice getter better reception on custom roms.

Have fun trying out them when you get time and hopefully you can have some good experiences in your tries like many others have.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FreeSoftwareServers:
PureNexus + Substratum is Amazing! #WhiteUIMustDie!
[Security Discussion] HighRidas:
https://www.reddit.com/r/td_uncenso..._method_of_snooping_wifi_data_through_mobile/
[Security Discussion] optimumpro:
It is not Cyanogen's Apollo, but rather a similar app developed by Joseph Cohen. And by the way, this is all PR BS designed to impress those who have no clue (that includes people on reddit).. The agencies are not going to bother with apps. All they need to do is access your phone over the air via baseband. They will have total control over the phone and neither Android nor any other OS would be able to do anything, because Baseband is a separate mini OS that is hidden inside CPU/GPU module and is hooked directly to RAM and all the hardware. In most cases, unless you specifically modify Android, you wouldn't even know that the attack is happening. Usually, such an attack starts with them sending a silent (Type zero) sms. Normally, such sms is not displayed, but rather silently acknowledged. You can modify Android telephony, so that type zero sms are displayed. And if you get an alert, you know someone is attacking you...
[Security Discussion] mrrocketdog:
is there perhaps a guide/link on how to modify telephony to display a type zero sms?

"err on the side of kindness"
[Security Discussion] optimumpro:
See here: https://android-review.googlesource.com/#/q/type+zero+sms
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahervey85:
So, I'm at a total and complete loss as to what to do. I have spent hours upon hours googling, and searching xda and trying step after step after guide after guide and I canNOT fix my S5! I've tried recovery, I've tried Odin and there has got to be something I'm missing. When I plug up the phone into my laptop, it sort of recognizes it, in the sense that it makes the notification noise of it being recognized, as with any external device. Odin picks it up as well. The issue is when trying to boot up the phone, it's stuck on the Samsung Galaxy S5 custom, android etc screen. it will not go past this. i'm almost in tears right now, and just want to get the phone working again. Is there anyone out there that can help???
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahervey85:
Tiny update.

So I tried another method, and still having issues. Only difference is, I get past the powered by android screen, but then when getting to the Samsung with the color and oval it freezes and shuts down. One step forward, 2 steps back.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youdoofus:
which G900 model do you have? like is it a G900F? Mine is a G900P
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahervey85:
it is the 900a (at&t). after spending hours upon hours. i finally managed to do something and get it back to working again. the band and the firm ware match, and i managed to get rid of the unauthorized actions detected message. :)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youdoofus:
good to hear!! (or see, rather LoL) usually a flash in Odin with the correct tarball fixes most issues with S5's
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahervey85:
I'm just sad that I don't know which one or who it was that posted it so I could give my thanks, but I just tried so so so many I don't even know lol.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youdoofus:
what do you mean? the posts should still be wherever you found it. And giving thanks to the folks who helped out is one of the things that makes this forum so great. this place is so selfless in the time, energy and knowledge shared by its users!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahervey85:
well, let's just say i have a folder of 26 links, majority from here on trying to find a solution on how to root and consequently unbrick my phone when I messed it up. that's probably not even all of them. I only posted on one asking a question, but it was about upgrading the firmware (still waiting on a reply on that, lol). so I have no clue which post it was that was finally successful in restoring my phone.