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[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matadorss:
Hi, i have an earphone that is low on the left side, i need an APP to balance the audio system wide, to use in every APP like spotify/podcast addict. I'm using RR-N in a zenfone 2 Z00A
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emailumia520:
viper4android
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matticas:
Edit fiftyfuknmillion;

soooooooooooooooo, the error was a lack of space on the internal memory. Deleted some crap and the restores occured fine!

Particular data recovered and backed up externally.

sooooooooo, back to my original question; how the **** do I delete EVERYTHIGN on the phone before handing it back??

Edit3; ok, title edit. My major concern is not been able to get this restore to work. Anyone able to help.

extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255

Short history;

1) HTC M8 on TWRP 3.0.20, rooted, running fine, backed up no issues. Screen breaks, getting warrenty replacement. Create new backup, System Data and Boot. Completes fine to microSD.

2) return phone to stock recovery before taking into store as to not void warrenty, stock recovery loads fine, warrenty approved.

3) go to return phone to previous state (TWRP & restore that backup) and the backup fails with above Error 255.

4) complete format to 6.24.841.1 including recovery - loads fine, phone looks brand new with exception of some data remaining on internal storage.

5) tried multiple things, restoring just the boot, restoring only data, wiping this and that. So far, nothing will let the Restore succeed.

Any help would be much appreciated!!!

Hi all;

My beloved M8 had vertical line on the touch screen die so I couldn't touch in that zone - 10 days before the warranty was due to end - lucky! Telstra honnored the warranty without issue, and they are replacing the unit with a new M8.

Questions;

1) Can I take my Backup from TWRP 3.0.20 (on an external microSD) and load it onto the new M8? best method or just install TWRP and restore this backup?

2) in past experiences I had issues with restores and rooting, and I've always noticed certain data is still on the phone after reloading a "clean install". What is the absolute best way to delete all data? (I have a tinfoil hat sometimes). I want to delete absolutely everything possible so the phone is effective factory new.

Thanks for your support.

Edit: I just tried to restore to a Backup created 2 nights ago and received Error 255? Any ideas why?? (still using same original M8 - replacement not here yet).

Edit2; extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255

it appears I can't even load my last backup from 2 nights ago. What have I done wrong??? It was made with TWRP 3.020 and using the same 3.0.20 to reload it.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Not familiar with Error 255. Maybe try using the TWRP "Format data" button in the Wipe section; in case there is some data corruption preventing the restore?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] deanjp1:
Too many search results...

What is the registry setting to keep the phone screen on during the call?

I just need the key to change, I'm not adding any tweaks at this time.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] texarcana:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1689928&postcount=2
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andramus:
My mum went to the US and Mexico from Australia last year for my brother's wedding and a holiday. She bought an unlocked T-Mobile Galaxy S5 and prepaid T-Mobile SIM to use over there.

However now she's back in Australia there are a few issues with the phone such as the T-Mobile bloatware and US defaults on the phone.

I thought it might be possible to flash an Australian variant of the stock firmware from the SM-G900I and searched for instructions and thought I'd figured out how to do it with Odin only to get a Secure Check Fail: aboot error message.

Some research I've done suggests the problem is with the baseband of the firmware I found:

G900IDVU1CQB1_G900IXSA1CQB1_G900IDVU1CQB1_HOME.tar.md5

Apparently the baseband of my mum's phone is: G900TUVU1GQC2

I was hoping to flash an alternative stock rom without rooting the phone and tripping Knox since it's still within warranty.

Any help/tips much appreciated.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurnsey101:
First of all you should never flash different software on to phones they don't belong to it would more likely brick it bt if your phone is TMobile you can easily not root it by going into the developer setting and hitting oem unlock so that unlocks the bootloaders​ from there you can you can use odin to flash TWRP (a custom recovery) and then easily root it and then flash debloat scripts made from devs on this website to get rid of bloatware :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
Anyone found a version of myknox that works on the S8? I can do secure folders, and I see that knox is installed, but I can't create a myknox workspace... Boo...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] YellowGTO:
Looks liek it cost money now? https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/knox-workspace
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dumraden:
That is an MDM (Mobile Device Management). It is for enterprises not for consumers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
I guess my use of the work workspace was confusing. Sorry. I definitely mean for a personal device, not corporate managed by MDM.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
Just found the Samsung compatibility list, no S8.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] YellowGTO:
What does it do that the Smartfolder doesn't do?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] rubaiet:
I downloaded My Knox apk file from sammobile. It worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] YellowGTO:
What does the feature do though?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] flashingrom84:
For personal use? As I understand it it's basically military level security to separate business and personal apps. Also, you only get a 30 day free trial.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
I might now love you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] YellowGTO:
Isn't that what secure folder does though? You can install separate apps into that folder
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sess:
Correct. MyKnox was knox for regular users to enjoy the secure secondary workspace using the knox security platform. Secure folder is just the next version of myknox, incorporating all the suggestions they received to make it less complicated, a bit faster, and more seamless for regular users. Most users were not using the full launcher setup in myknox, but the folder mode. There is no difference in the encrypted volume afaik. If you like the older two phones style, you can just sideload myknox. Not sure if it still works, but on the S7 you could install both, and have a total of 3 environments.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] xXConcasXx:
Try this,

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6WG7_c-hYT8SlVJVHpSSkNiNlE/view?usp=drivesdk

First install Knox.apk, next install KnoxManager.apk

Go in your home drawer and enjoy✌
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gsmumbo:
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for on XDA this morning lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
It works great. Both the apk from Sammy downloads and the gdrive link, I tested both. I love having the secret fodder for personal things, and the MyKnox for my work stuff. I like being able to have it in launcher mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] xXConcasXx:
Like this?

https://s11.postimg.org/cefdkzwxv/Screenshot_20170423-034247.png
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
That's the one! I like the idea that my work could screw up their MDM, and send a hard wipe to my phone, and it only affects that little segmented blob, not my whole phone!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bogdi1988:
It's not a 30 trial.

The user version is free.

The enterprise version is what costs. Knox allows companies to even do things like DEP (Apple term) for all their devices to force device management on them. You can even push custom Samsung made firmware on KME enabled devices. Quite powerful stuff. Knox takes advantage of the hardware encryption on the device and encrypts all data at rest, in memory and in CPU. It's quite powerful.

Oh, and any MDM (mobile device management) system that pushes commands on the device, uses Knox APIs for most of the features. There are only a few basic Google APIs used for MDM. Rest are customized by Samsung - they are one of the very few, if not the only OEM that puts a TON of effort into adding APIs for MDMs to add new features.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
Hello, i got a big problem and needed HELP!

Today i got my Note 4...

so i tryed to unlock the bootloader, bad thing did not logg in at the device.

i booted the mobile in fastboot mode and started the official unlock tool.

until 50% it went quite well then i got an error message:

couldn't verify device

current account is differnet from the account info on the device

so i tryed to boot again but was in a bootloop...

i tryed also flashing a new rom (nikel_global_images_7.4.14_20170414.0000.00_6.0_global_b5d5f15e0e.tgz) and again i got an error

"flash boot error"

hope somebody can help

p.s. sorry for my poor english
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] itsmedRb:
Following
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] akil777:
Did you read this?

Are you sure you are using MTK Variant?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
yes im sure, i tryed this already and still in bootloop

althoug it says download ok
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] akil777:
Did you use Sp flash tool?, if yes You should tick all except preloader. You will have to wait 5-15mins for the phone to boot up.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
yes i used this tool, after rebooting the mi logo is on the screnn for about 7 secounds then the mobile boots again and again...

;(
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] akil777:
I have never experienced that.. I think you should send it to your mobile repair center.. Be patient,, It might take few days. Don't panic, ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
i m already looking for a mobile repair center here who can repair xiaomi mobiles...

but so fare all numbers i called are not in service anymore or dont repair xiaomi...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] itsmedRb:
check this http://en.miui.com/thread-491655-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] robjbw:
You tried putting phone in fast boot mode (volume down then power). Then just flash the stock firmware?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
yes i tried china and global

but only bootloop

but to be on the save side, where to i find a the stock rom (flashable with the miflashtool)?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] itsmedRb:
flash done with mi flash? If got error then try with deep flash cable. see yt tutorials
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
deepflash is also possible for mtk devices?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
tried it again with the mi flash tool i got following error

80x80004005: FAILED (remote: download for partition 'boot' is not allowed
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] dao80:
Hey Guys, i soveld the problem...

AND F**K it was a quite easy solution...

i tried so hard was crying and a kind of very desperate...

anyways i aslo wrot a mail to mi and they did not help at all...

they even say i should lock in at the device if im in a bootloop, kinda funny?

anyways so i drained the batterie and nearly about to give up this device....

BUT i give it one last try, plugt it in and booted it... it took a while but after a while i finaly was able to boot the Phone and set it up...

so this threat can be closed...

thank you guys for your help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Thor:
Hoping to get a hold of the generic firmware for UK Galaxy S8 Plus.

Doesn't seem to be avaialble at the usual places. Not sure if anyone with the S8 Plus arriving today can even do an extraction of the firmware for all of us with branded devices in need of flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] henklbr:
Keep in mind, most European countries are now part of the Multi-CSC OXM.

My country Netherlands (PHN); Belgium (LUX) and Germany (DBT) are receiving a firmware-update now as we speak (OTA only) -> they all have Multi-CSC OXM

If Ireland is also part of OXM and UK too (BTU), than you can't change your CSC to BTU...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PiCkLeS:
Hi,

just had the phone for an hour and almost right away after first setup the wifi radio disconnects/turns off and re-connects/turns on automatically every 20 seconds or so. No matter wich network I try.

Working fine with my S7 Edge laying here beside me, never had problems. I have three different networks around me I can try out.

Anyone had the same problem? I can find som info about this exact issue for the S7 Edge for some, but no solution from that works on the S8..

N
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] tim84us:
this is an old problem S7 had

you need to toogle in settings > connectivity > wifi > advance > smart network swithc OFF

i think this was - but dont remember well since it was a while ago - but basically you need to turn off the option of phone switching between phone and wifi data
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gsxrjjordan:
Having the exact same problem with my Ubiquity wifi network (ie, not some janky cable company router) with my just-booted up S8. Smart switch was off by default, and after switching it 'on' and back 'off', no change.

This was the first thread I found on the topic, will update with any solutions.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] EvoTillIdIE:
Make sure hotspot2.0 is off
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gsxrjjordan:
Yup, Hotspot 2.0 is off for me. I've restarted the phone and the wifi access point, and my Note 5 and S7 are working fine lol. Super weird!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PiCkLeS:
Many of those switches doesn't exist in my s8.

Incl hotspot.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] choccy31:
Probably means you have virgin broadband like me ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PiCkLeS:
Well I'm in Sweden and have no operator dependence. Neither for mobile or my home network (fiber connection owned by me).

This sucks though... I want this resolved :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] choccy31:
Try downloading wifi analysis app and see what it's picking up. Maybe you could try changing your wifi channel if it looks low?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PiCkLeS:
No this has nothing to do with the routers or access points. I am 3 meters from the AP, its at 100% signal rate etcetera..

This has to do with Samsung and the software.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] choccy31:
Download the wifi analysis app and see what the phone picks up.

Also in wifi settings on phone disable sleep mode and put to always on!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PiCkLeS:
As I wrote I've tried all that I'm afraid. All the things that was recommended for the trouble on the s7.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] tim84us:
have u tried going to a free wifi spot (starbucks, mcdonalds) see if the issue persists - maybe is your router refusing connection
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PiCkLeS:
As I wrote I have three different wifi to test with but yes makes no difference. This is a well known but not solved problem with Samsung phones.. three different makes of manufacturers, different settings with a/b/g/n and all show the same problems.

I also installed the small new update today for the firmware. Still same problem.

I'm guessing I'm about to get a replacement phone. I'll try that on Monday.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gsxrjjordan:
I'm not seeing the same problems with public wifi as I am with my Ubiquity Unify AC AP Pro access points at home - definitely weird.

When it is connected, I'm getting my usual 100mbps speeds, but it continues to drop regularly (not the every 10secs it did when I first powered it on, but every minute or so).

One thing that was mentioned was changing channel bandwidth from '40' to '20'... I don't see anywhere to do that on the S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gazzacbr:
Doesn't that mean on your router?

By changing the broadcast bandwidth from 40 to 20 you will increase the signal produced (same power is covering less channels)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jim302:
I had this happen on a UniFi UAP-AC-Pro network with my S8 as well. I turned off Nearby Device Scanning on the S8 under Settings-> Connections -> More Connection Settings and that seemed to fix it. Strangely, I did not have the issue on my home network which has a single UAP-AC-LR access point with an otherwise similar configuration. Not sure if this setting change was really a fix, or if I just temporarily got lucky.

If turning off Nearby Device Scanning doesn't work for anyone, it might be worth playing with other settings within your network such as Band Steering. Some of these require turning on advanced features within the UniFi controller. Also I would be curious to hear whether those who have issues are on networks with a single access point, or larger installs with multiple access points.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] izeen:
Very recently got the Samsung S8 and I'm having some wierd WiFi issues. When connecting to the network everything is fine i get almost maximum download/upload speeds(500/500) from my UniFi AP-AC-PRO. But after being connected for awhile 30-60mins the speed drops to around 30mbit downstream and upload around 200mbit. If i disconnect from the Wi-Fi and instantly reconnect i get full speed again. I've tried switching settings in the ap, went from everything on auto settings to static channel/transmit power and been trying vht40/80 but makes no difference. If i have smart network switching on i get disconnected and put on LTE instead. All my other devices have blazing WiFi speeds as usual. I'm gonna try turning of nearby device scanning and see if that helps.

I started a thread in the ubiquiti UniFi forum as well but i cant link that here(not enough posts on this xda account)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] duckysempai:
I'm having the exact same problem as you. Wifi connects at full speed at first, then after a while speed drops. Has gone down to 1Mbps numerous times. Disconnecting then reconnecting fixes it for a while then it starts all over again. I'm connected to a TP-Link AC1900 running dd-wrt. May try going back to stock firmware on the router to see if that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MintHat:
So has anyone come up with a permanent solution to this? I'm in the same boat with my ac-ap-pro and s8+. Disconnects every 20 seconds or so.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Babychan:
Argh I received an update tonight and since the update the WiFi keeps dropping and reconnecting it so annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bigj0110:
I'm having the exact same issue as you. I haven't been able to have a steady connection on any network. My connection is doing the same exact thing you mention.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] leoking3:
Same here, no solution. Open Europe fw.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Denisholc:
So apparently problem is with MAC address. Can you check yours? Mine is showing 02:00:00:00:00:00

---------- Post added at 09:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 PM ----------

So apparently problem is with MAC address. Can you check yours? Mine is showing 02:00:00:00:00:00
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Alvincp:
What I'm doing at the moment is turning wifi off as soon as I go out :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spinkick:
Guys, I think the s8 has a problem with 5ghz. Mine just isnt solid with it but 2.4 bands seem fine..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] addiecool:
I have the S8+ Duos. Works perfectly on all WIFI except the unifi APs. I have UNIFI APAC and AP-Pros as home and it does not work with any of them. same issues as reported. Slow WIFI or No connection at all. Does not work at 2.4Ghz also. For the time being I have created a hotspot from my Windows PC and iphone to run this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bigj0110:
I've called Samsung a few times about this. When I call them, they tell me that the only thing I can do is send in the phone to them for a minimum of two weeks. I've even spoken to managers, who are very rude and nasty to me. So obviously with that being said, they were no help to me at all! Then according to some articles online, they claim Samsung is not taking this issue, and the red tint issue(that I do not have) seriously. Also, when I call Samsung they have not once told me yes or no, that they even acknowledge this is a problem. They won't even tell me when I ask them if an OTA is coming for this issue. One article online claims that an OTA is coming this week, but again another thing Samsung won't confirm to me. Even my carrier tells me, that all I need is an OTA, and I should be good to go.

So I'm in limbo here with Samsung, because they're not much of any help. All they are is rude, and nasty. Honestly, I'm starting to get fed up with Samsung!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] choccy31:
Not had any issues so far.

Will try out different wifi locations today and test.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spinkick:
Its a 5ghz issue. For routers that do band steering, you will also have the issue if they try to put your s8 on the 5ghz band. There is rumors of a wifi fix coming.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] johnnysims:
Same problem. Or similar... The wifi disconnects if I leave my phone alone for a while, when I unlock again, it reconnects. But that means when I let it lay on the table no notifications or anything comes through because it's disconnected.

I think I'm on 2.4 ghz. Don't have 5. In South Africa with S8+.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] leoking3:
Exactly the same here!...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] johnnysims:
I've reported my logs to Samsung right after it happened so I hope they got it through their "contact us".
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] imax1995:
Me Too is so annoying :( i have 30 mega in download and my router Vodafone Revolution is at 70cm far away of my phone >.<
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ljg600:
Make sure you reboot your router. It ended the issue in my case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] imax1995:
reboot and reset just tried - not work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] johnnysims:
I feel a little embarrassed.. I've been using Android for 6 years. What I thought when I looked at the "WiFi on" during sleep meant it scans when wifi is off. I never thought that Doze would be killing the wifi, cause I don't know why someone would do that, but after turning on the setting to "always on" during sleep, I seem to keep my wifi on.

It never occurred to me, because previously my phone would never give wifi problems and I never messed around with that setting.

For those who want to check it is under WiFi - advanced - keep wifi on. This is probably not what some others are experiencing because it's such an obvious setting.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] thekingpin22uk:
Hi

I had the same problem, to the point where it wouldn't reconnect, what I did that works for me is to turn off the auto reconnect on all the Wi-Fi I use ,

Hope this works for you guys too
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nelsoncalderonn:
Same problem here, with 2,4 ghz band

Enviado desde mi SM-G955F mediante Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] McDz:
I have test my Swedish s8 on different wifi network´s. 2,4 and 5 ghz doesn't matter.. still got problems with dicsonnects after a few minutes when the screen turns off. I have done all the settings Settings > Location > Improve Accuracy > Bluetooth Scanning : Turn it off and everything I found in this forum to fix it.

"And of course the setting for "turn off wif when screen is off is inacitvated"