yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EJerVJerO:
Now Bixby button does work or register in gesture app
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] toprunner2786:
Yeah, I'm always hesitant to take an update on release day. Hopefully it means they found a big hole that can be exploited later on. I'll wait for as long as they will let me!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EJerVJerO:
And tried to delete trade in gesture app and doesn't even register I'm pressing button
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Harry44:
10/10 dentists will not update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TEKHD:
If you care about root... for now... it is recommended to do this:

avoid all updates...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Sirdragonx:
It sad something in the release notes when I was installing it that it improves facial recognition. I wonder if it's an improvement or an attempt to make it more secure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] toneedo:
Same. Crossing my fingers for a quick root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zeal415:
pretty sure the major thing in this update include facial recognition & the remap of bixby, from what I have heard is samsung is not happy about the bixby button remap exploit. Like TEKHD said, I'd stay away from this update for now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EJerVJerO:
Ya even factory reset Bixby button does nothing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] -viperboy-:
Of course, because the software updates make changes to the /system partition and doing a master reset doesn't affect that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] EJerVJerO:
Bummer wonder how we will get the mapping back
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] joecool666:
nougat software now available for many carriers SAM mobile.regards Joe..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tnick84:
[MENTION=4107827]TEKHD[/MENTION] good to see you here. It's been a while
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] markez512:
Samsung blocked the remapping with a new update.

https://www.xda-developers.com/sams...to-remap-the-bixby-button-on-the-galaxy-s8s8/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Sirdragonx:
Funny how tmobile takes forever to put out security updates and. Amor updates because of Testing issues but puts out the Bixby update Pronto!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] markez512:
I have AT&T and was going to do the remap, but I guess it's no use since the update is coming down the pipe at some point.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] franciscosalazar:
Face widget gone after update

Anyone still have access to the face widget settings?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] toprunner2786:
Any update about if I should take this update? Not being impatient, just curious if smarter people than me are looking into it? :good::good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] zapote21:
Got it last Thursday
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] x.0ni.x:
Hey thanks for the heads-up on this app!! If you could recommend other apps to disable with this app (pm me so the thread doesn't get cluttered with off topic feed) I'd greatly appreciate it!! Loved your ROMs back in my note edge days!! So worth the $1.49!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kil4Thril:
The update made my face recognition almost unusable. It was awesome before
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] lildoggs:
I'm using the iris scanner and after the update I tried to unlock my phone via the iris scanner and my phone froze then it rebooted. Smh
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rjscott2005:
When I first set up my phone, one of the options was to enable automatic updates or not. I chose not. Now the update sits in the task bar and occasionally makes me think that I have to install it. It gave me the option to postpone for about a week and now only the install option is available. No problem though because I just tap the back soft key and it goes away back to the task bar.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rjscott2005:
I installed the app and neither of those coms are on my phone... Normal?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xile6:
Just search for update and block the two that pops up.

And after postponing the update a few times it will normally install over night after a few days.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rjscott2005:
Searched and nothing shows up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] BACARDILIMON:
Took the update cause figure what the hell and everything works fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xile6:
I try to stay away from unknow updates. It seems like they fix one thing but mess io another. So if there is nothing big and new i dont take them.

Thats very weird it should of shown up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] leftcoastfunk:
Thank you so much TEKHD! I definitely DON'T want to apply this update but no longer had the "later" option on the update pop-up.

p.s. - loved all your work on the Note 4 (which this phone has finally replaced)!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sloanster:
Yep Right out of the box today!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] DaveCMH:
After update my SD card is hosed. Won't even reformat. I did not have it encrypted. So, be careful there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] aggieranch:
On my S8+ if I search for updates I get the following:

ConfigUpdate

KnoxAppsUpdateAgent

Security policy updates

Service provider update

TzDataBundleUpdater

I blocked "Service provider update"and I still received the last OTA from Tmobile. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] xxiteruxx:
Hi folks. Does anyone know an app that can log or track the online activity of other apps? I have an app here that allows streaming of anime series, but strangely it only works when I use mobile data. It won't load any videos while I'm on wifi. So as you can imagine it eats through my data allocation real fast. So I'm thinking of checking what website that app accesses to get the videos so I can try and download them without going through the app. Any ideas? Thank you!
[Android General] tsaibru:
Hi:

I have a Tab3 8 TB3-850F which bough in China. It's a 2G+16G version.

I have successfully install TWRP and root.

I'm wondering can I install this ROM to my TAB3?

Thanks!
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I don't see why you couldn't. But, to clarify some info, what is your Build No and Software Version? Look under Settings, About Device
[Android General] tsaibru:
Build number:

TB3-850F_S100026_161221_PRC

Software version:

TB3-850F-160425

Thank you very much!
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Based on your Build & Software Version info, I can see no compatibility issues with this Stock ROM & your device. You seem to simply have a Chinese variant of the TB3-850F that is not available for retail in the United States.

In any event, use TWRP to backup all partitions of your tablet before proceeding henceforth with flashing this ROM. Also, do not flash the stock recovery from my link...keep your TWRP fully intact & accessible in case anything goes south as a result of the flash. Accordingly, you should be able to fully restore your partition backups via TWRP in the event my Stock ROM doesn't boot up. But, like I said, I can see no adverse consequences to flashing it. Should you decide to give it a go, please update us on this thread as to the results.

Thank you...
[Android General] tsaibru:
The reason why I would like to flash this ROM is to get full Google service which Chinese Rom does not offer.

Even though I have root and install Google service on it. Some of apps I downloaded from play just won't install.

So I dowbloaded this ROM and flash system-002.img, it works.

Now I have all Google service I needed, and all apps I download are able to install.

But after I reset the tab I've build number S100026_160923_ROW, software version TB3-850F_160412.

It will try to download the update to 161209 but after reboot it just go in TWRP not doing anything.

I'm very satisfied with this, and I will keep searching and wait for a way for me to update to S100030_161209_ROW.

I do really appreciate your work to help me solve my problem and save this tab from goes to trash can.
[Android General] stonedpsycho:
​

Trying a system update will not work with a custom recovery installed. In spft you can select only to flash the stock recovery then you should be able to update it, when you have done the system update just flash TWRP again.

[MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] I did send you a PM the other day, maybe like for you it did not send or was it my noobishness? :laugh:
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Try sending another PM please. I could have deleted your PM by mistake.
[Android General] chico2016:
boot. logo and recovery.img worked but system.img did not .the system.img downloads with the explorer or e symbol not a disc like the others do.don't know if that has anything to do with it not working? need the system.img to work pls.:confused:
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Not sure. The /system image is an unmodified dump taken from a brand new TB3-850F. It works for me and other members. Be sure you are running version 1.4 or later on minimal adb & fastboot. That could be your issue.
[Android General] chico2016:
ok will try again thank you.

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is it possible to use the platform tool ,like it says for the twrp for the system image?
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Sure. Minimal ADB & Fastboot is merely a bare essentials utility in contrast to the Android SDK & other platform tools packages. You may also flash the /system image using TWRP.
[Android General] chico2016:
target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes.

invalid sparse file format at header magi ? Not enough room.

need help with tb3-850f flashing system.img.
[Android General] zzappe:
Thanks!!! Saved my soft bricked Tab3 8 850F
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
If you use minimal adb & fastboot v1.4, the /system image will automatically be converted into a series of smaller sparsechunk image files, which will be flashed to your device one at a time until complete.
[Android General] chico2016:
wow dont know what i am doing wrong.

invalid sparse file format at header Magi

erasing 'system'...

okay[0.032s]

sending sparse 'system' 1/21...(129476kb) okay[14.824s] writing 'system'1/21...

failed(remote: uknown chunck type)

finished. total time: 14.904s

need some help adb fastboot file says 'system.img is to long?
[Android General] chico2016:
wow dont know what i am doing wrong.

invalid sparse file format at header Magi

erasing 'system'...

okay[0.032s]

sending sparse 'system' 1/21...

failed(remote: uknown chunck type)

finished. total time: 14.904s

need some help adb fastboot file says 'system.img is to long?
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
What version of Minimal ADB & Fastboot are you using?
[Android General] chico2016:
i am using the 1.4 version adb fastboot from the same link i got the images on this very helpful post

boot img -logo.img-recovery.img say flash on ,and the tablet marks ok that they have flashed---but no luck with the system.img even though i have re downloaded twice same thing .do you have a link that would go through a step by step instalation process you could help me with.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I don't have a tutorial posted per se on installation. Here's a thought. Boot your tablet into TWRP (fastboot boot TWRP.img) and flash my system.img via TWRP. In TWRP main menu select INSTALL, then select the .img file option in bottom right hand corner of screen. (You will need to put the system.img on an ext micro SD)
[Android General] chico2016:
wow thank you very much for your help you have been alot of help ,took your advice with the twrp and this time it worked (fixed)

everything works great . only one small detail is the tab has an update posted and when it downloads it tells me its ready for reboot for installment ,when i hit ok button it goes straight to twrp and do:laugh:es not install. but i am a happy camper again thanks to your help
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
You cannot install an OTA from. TWRP that way. To get your update, you need unmodified stock /boot, /system and /recovery installed. Then, when the tab reboots, it will install the update from stock recovery. After that, you can go back to TWRP, root, etc.

By the way, very glad you got your device up & running.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I finally received my new Lenovo Tab 3 in the mail a couple of days ago and will now pick back up where I left off in compiling both an unmodified stock ROM and a stock based custom ROM for this device.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
On my modified stock based ROM, I'm considering the implementation of Substratum (Root Ver) for theming, but I would like to get the input of other device owners first. So far, I have debloated, deodexed and zipaligned the OS. I am including the modified/patched boot image with SuperSU v2.79 SR3 binaries installed for systemless root, Nova Launcher, Pixel Icon Pack, BusyBox v1.26.2 binaries pre-injected in /su/xbin/, and Kernel Adiutor-Mod installed in /system/apps/ for user defined adjustments to the stock kernel and governors.

You guys please give me input on what you would like included in the ROM. Thanks
[Android General] Hemphiz:
Wow. Will very much appreciate the above just how it is lol. Substratum would be the cherry on top, most definitely. Also I think if you update/refurbish the other tb3-850f thread guide with this thread etc then people may see more of this thread. Cause this is where I'm keeping my eyes on and shouldn't be missed. And good job on the work :svetius:
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Thank you [MENTION=6939319]Hemphiz[/MENTION]. Good to hear from you man. And yes, I am currently drafting a revision for your original thread and will include a link for this thread in the OP. I just got the latest Java Development Kit set up on my PC with Cygwin/Android Kitchen. I should have a couple of ROMs compiled and posted here this week. I'll be sure and PM you links to my first builds prior to posting here. I am going to talk with a moderator about possible getting a dedicated forum for this device as well. Take care brother. I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
[Android General] Hemphiz:
Sounds good mate. If anyone's gonna get this device noticed it'll be you. Definitely considering the effort your putting in. And take your time. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy :cool:
[Android General] stonedpsycho:
Sorry Iv'e not been around recently. I now have more time to spare for what we discussed prior if needed.

The above all sounds great! Would be a great first release to which I am sure there will be a lot of notice and will get a lot of requests. I would love Viper4android built in but its very simple to flash the zip (from Guitarhero) and others may prefer Atmos anyhow.

This device definitely deserves its own page!
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Great choice for sound. I'll add the latest release of Viper4Android as well as a nice lightweight & simple music player app.
[Android General] kascro:
Cant wait for your stock based custom rom :D

BTW: rooted using your guide, nice job!

Edit: TB3-850F 16GB WIFI+3G 1.0 GHz model

Build nr: S100030_161209_ROW

Sw version: 160412

Kernel: 3.18.19

Edit2: after debloating tablet is fast :)
[Android General] chico2016:
hope all are good. can someone tell me if i can use the partition that is also with main thread,and make a scatter file ?am in a bad bootloop with no use of recovery or fastboot tb3-850f keeps going on and off .maybee sp flash can help.thank you.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Unfortunately, the SP Flash Tool will only work if you can achieve communication between your device and PC. Some members have reported that the use of the Volume Down button while connecting the device to the PC has been successful.
[Android General] chico2016:
thanks for your reply ,i will try,very helpful please keep me informed if not to busy of any other ideas.thanks again. oh and great thread keep up the good work...
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I'll try and assist you with your issue as soon as I have a little more free time.
[Android General] chico2016:
okay ill appreciate any kind of help. one question is though ,cause i now you busy my lap top makes the detection sound but adb /fastboot cant detect the tab .Is this a normal thing to happen?
[Android General] stonedpsycho:
The fact you're just stuck in a bootloop is a good sign that you can hopefully recover from. I am unsure of how the stock rom on this thread is flashed (zip with twrp?) so in the link below is the link to the stock rom(850F only) that I previously used thanks to [MENTION=7550078]pndwal[/MENTION] for finding it.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71226040&postcount=66

The file you download has everything you need from the stock rom with scatter file, drivers and SPFT.

Like [MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] said above you will need to hold the volume down button when connecting to the Pc for the Vcom driver to install. For the DA (download agent) in Spft where you select the scatter file use the DA with "all in one" in the name.

Also make sure you press "download" on Spft before connecting the tablet to the computer.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
This stock firmware consists of four stock partition images (system, boot, recovery & logo). These images may be flashed in a number of ways, including fastboot, TWRP, or on-device flashing apps like Flashfire.
[Android General] stonedpsycho:
That's awesome​ as Spft is a pain in the a**. Thanks for clearing that up.
[Android General] chico2016:
thanks stonedpsycho appreciate your help will download.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Hoping my custom ROM for this device will be finished tonight. Ironing out my uodater-script now
[Android General] chico2016:
youll get it right ...
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Right now I'm stuck on a TWRP flashing error "Signal 11." The error is obviously due to a flaw in my updater-script. But, one step closer anyway. I'll keep the thread updated on my progress.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I finally compiled a TWRP flashable unmodified Android 6.0 stock ROM for this tablet. Here is the thread link. Custom ROM is nearly finished too.

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/rom-lenovo-tab-3-8-tb3-850f-t3617594
[Android General] luigidk:
Outstanding, looking forward to trying out
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I have tried it tentatively. The ROM successfully installs and boots up. I haven't had time yet for any extensive testing, so please let me know how it does for you.
[Android General] pndwal:
Just curious - did stock link and [MENTION=5003632]stonedpsycho[/MENTION]'s volume down advice for vcom restore Tb3 850f from bootloop? PW

(About This File

Lenovo Tab3 A8F - firmware TB3-850F_S100030_161209_ROW

Archive password: lenovo-forums.ru)
[Android General] D-Assault:
Hello MotoJunkie

I'm using Turkish model of Lenovo Tab3 8 , Lenovo didn't istalls Fm radio aplication on my tablette. Thats because uor govermenty takes extra taxe if tablet has FM radio in it. So is it possible for you to upload stock Fm radio aplication of Lenovo Tab3 8 for me. I will be thankfull.

Regards.
[Android General] kascro:
Will you post link to this thread when create debloated stock based rom?
[Android General] stonedpsycho:
Google is your friend! Not the stock radio but should work.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59630944&postcount=6

[MENTION=7550078]pndwal[/MENTION] yes it does recover from a bootloop.
[Android General] D-Assault:
Thank's for the link. Yes I've found the link before, but I didn't sure if the aplicaiton works on our Lenovo Tab 3's... By the way only way of installing zip files, is using TWRP or is there another alternative way to flash zip files?
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I've been out of commission, unfortunately, due to impending health issues once again. I know that hospital food sucks, that the pretty nurses don't typically put out easy, and that the hospital WiFi restrictions can easily be bypassed with a proxy server address. Lol. And that's all I've learned in the past ten days. Anyway, hope to be back in my daily routine in the next day or so and finishing some stuff up for this device.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
As long as you are rooted using SuperSU or Magisk, the Flashfire app by [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] is a great method to flash zips from the OS, without using recovery.
[Android General] Hemphiz:
I could've swore I replied to you regarding the above comment ages ago... Anyhow. Was just saying that it's allgood. Healthy body, healthy mind mate. Take whatever time you need ayeee
[Android General] CZNeo:
Sounds promising. I have not beeen able to run couple of apps on this bad boy. Hopefully with your rom i can. Nougat would be lovely too! Keep up, mate!
[Android General] kevink619:
How to install OTA updates to rooted device?

Thanks for the excellent directions - my TB3-850F is now rooted.

How do I go about installing the latest OTA update now?

Thanks,

Kevin
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
[MENTION=1081767]kevink619[/MENTION], the only way you are going to install your OTA is to revert back to an unmodified factory image (/system, /recovery, /boot, etc). I have the most current stock ROM for this tablet, which I will be uploading and posting soon. You will be able to flash it if you prefer, and thus avoid reverting back to pure stock.
[Android General] Ccs3131:
Was the custom ROM ever released ? Been watching and waiting for a few weeks and the suspense has gotten to me.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
I apologize for the long wait. I've finally cracked dm-verity and forced encryption on this device by compiling a patched boot image. The custom ROM is coming. I'm finalizing the framework and working out some bugs on the UI now. Won't be long friend. Again I'm sorry for the delay and thank you for your continued interest.
[Android General] kascro:
Will you build the 7.1.2 roma?

Poslano sa mog LG-D802 koristeći Tapatalk
[Android General] DeblaGaming:
How to install it

How to Install it?
[Android General] Ccs3131:
No need for you to be apologizing , if anyone should, I believe it should be me, I for one greatly appreciate all the time , effort and I'm sure headaches that yourself and a few others (@]Hemphiz) have given this devices along with some of the better "how to's" and tech support around.. I've been keeping up since late May early June when you 1st mentioned the build and honestly thought I slipped up and missed it entirely , and that's honestly the only reason i even brought it up. Was in no way trying to rush you , stay on it, and thanks again...
[Android General] melvintje20:
delete
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Delete what?
[Android General] melvintje20:
It's already solved what I needed to do
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Good to hear. If I can be of any help in the future let me know. By the way I just posted an up to date Stock Android 6.0 ROM for this device -- TWRP flashable. It's decrypted and dm-verity is disabled.

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/rom-lenovo-tab-3-8-tb3-850f-t3617594
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
Just updated this thread to the most recent Stock 6.0 firmware images. I've included updated driver files in the link and have included some basic instructions for fastboot flashing the firmware images using a PC. Download link now provides /system, /recovery, /logo and /boot partitions from Android 6.0 Build No. TB3-850F_S100030_161209_ROW.
[Android General] MotoJunkie01:
A 33mb OTA was just pushed out by Lenovo. Minor bug fixes, stability improvements, and much needed Google security patches up to September 5, 2017. The updated incremental build number is TB3-850F_S100031_171010_ROW. My stock ROM thread was just updated. I'm currently uploading new images to update this thread to the new version.