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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] AlucarDhtc:
I'm sorry interrupt, but I had and still have a problem with pim.vol. I accidentally deleted those contacts from happiness, I saved the pim to card, and now when I want to put back the original pim.vol every time the WM is creating a new empty pim.vol. I tried the version that gave success to Axelman8 but I would like to ask if you could help me with some suggestions.

P.S.: I have a HTC Tytan II with WM 6.1

I'm sorry for the language I use the Google translate, hope You understand me.

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] antawnm26:
Anyone knows how to bypass SIM activation screen?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Teweh:
Hi there, I have a unlocked sprint s6 that has been unloked through a guy on ebay that offered such service. Now the mobile network has been working for a while but just recently it stopped working. I attempted to factory reset which didn't help, I then did the carrier reset (*#*#72786#*#*) This worked but only for a day and it went back to not having any sort of mobile network. I Have no idea how to resolve this issue so if someone out there knows how to help me please!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] tdhite:
Next time you can just update your profile in Settings -> System Updates.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Teweh:
It doesn't work it goes into hand free activation for a long while with no results
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lzgmc:
I'd like to downgrade from Nougat to Marshmallow. Long story short, I searched and searched (even outside of XDA), but I could really only find this The instructions weren't clear, and when I tried to ask a question in that thread, nobody responded. I have S-ON and haven't unlocked my bootloader (yet.)

This is my fastboot getvar-all (excluding s/n and imei.)

C:\Users\Gregory>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_himaul
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) current-slot:
(bootloader) version-main: 4.27.531.6
(bootloader) boot-mode: download
(bootloader) version-baseband: 01.01_U114401021_126.03.70206G_2_F
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 0PJA12000
(bootloader) cid: T-MOB010

Any help would be nice. :o
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fain11:
Try here:

https://xdaforums.com/one-m9/general/guide-htc-one-m9-nougat-downgrade-s-off-t3554665
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lzgmc:
Like I said, I couldn't figure it out. Someone said that there are a few tricks not mentioned in the video. I also can't figure out wich ota and ruu to use.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flippy498:
Downgrading a mayor version (e.g. from 4.x to 3.x) with S-ON is quite risky and can lead to unrecoverable damages to your phone if not done correctly. If you want to be on the safe side then I suggest you to get S-OFF and to downgrade by flashing a 3.39.531.7 firmware pack from Sneakyghost's thread* and a 3.xx.531.xx RUU**, afterwards. This method isn't riskless, either, but it's still safer than downgrading with S-ON.

* it doesn't matter whether you use a NoWipe or a FullWipe pack

** if I remember correctly we don't have a RUU in the RUU collection of the ReadMe thread that has the exact same version as the firmware pack
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lzgmc:
I might as well try to scoop up $25. *hits thanks button*
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kidallstar95:
This is intresting!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nipuna:
Good luck with your efforts. If successful, I can see a lot of possibilities.

Do you think s8/s8+ will work with HP lap dock? I'm not talking about the dex desktop software, but will it work so that we can use the screen and keyboard on the lap dock when connected via USB=C?

Did you by any chance get it working with the Microsoft dock?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rabilancia:
No, but it will absolutely work directly when connected to your HP laptop. Just use the Samsung SideSync software: http://www.samsung.com/us/sidesync/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nirnir93:
anything we (tech-savvy users who aren't gifted android developers) can do to help you?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
At the end of the am start command, you need to append

--user '0'

Give that a try and post your findings. Great work so far!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
I tried and even and Sudo it doesn't work. Guys it's so frustrating !
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
Okay as I posted in the other thread, we need to look at files

/sys/class/switch/ccic_dock/state which is 109 for a Samsung TabPro S Multiport adapter, and 110 for the DeX.

/sys/class/dp_sec/dex which is 0 when not connected to DeX and 1 when it is.

If you have su, then please try echoing values into those and try again. I would but I am not rooted.

Thanks and best of luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
I was just reading and trying just now haha.

Here is what I got:

Am I doing this right or not ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
No. Just do the su command on its own first (literally two letters 'su' and hit enter) and grant root when it asks.

Then type the whoami command, hopefully you will be root or 0 or something.

Then do echo 1 > /sys/class/dp_sec/dex

And so on.

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Wait, you did do it once correctly.

When it is successful it will not say anything.

You can check by going 'cat /sys/class/dp_sec/dex' and hopefully it will be 1 without being connected to DeX. Now try to launch the DeX activity, try using the quick shortcut maker app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
Then I get this

It seems like the phone does not have the right settings to fit the screen or something. when I spam the Dex application button, sometimes I see a black screen like if it's trying to launch the app, and one time I had a

landscape orientation black screen, so we're almost done I guess.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
What did you have connected at the time? Was it an adapter with a display connection connected to a screen at the time?

If you do not have one, they are known as Multiport adapters, most commonly with a USB, HDMI and charging plug. There are so many brands of them it isn't funny. Ebay or Amazon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
the Microsoft HD-500 dock which is Slimport like the S8 and a monitor.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
When it is connected, what is the value of /sys/class/switch/ccic_dock/state ? When the dock is connected?

If it is zero then the dock mightn't be suitable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
Yes it's 0.

Is this the DRM of Samsung acting ? Is is possible to bypass this ?

Do we have to test all the different docks to find which one is working except the dock station?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
I don't know. But that value goes to 109 when I connect the Samsung TabPro S Multiport Adapter to it, and 110 for DeX. I don't know about non-Samsung accessories, but you perhaps need to find something that changes the value. WAIT OH. What's the chance that CCIC refers to the charge controller IC in the USB? As in PD mode? Only a guess, but it might indicate whether the device can charge. Then again, my DisplayPort adapters with PD support say zero. Anyway GMT +0800 so it's my bed time, I don't know about other people's timezones. Please keep me posted, and if anybody can offer any information or comments on this then it would be appreciated. Thanks for trying so far, I wish I had the balls to root the phone. Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SmilerOnline:
Just a quick note to help you guys.

DeX only launches when I have the official GS8 charger connected to the dock, no other charger will launch DeX mode. I wonder if this has a big part to play in why you cant get DeX to work through other techniques.

If you can identify why only the official S8 charger triggers DeX mode, that could enable you to workaround this problem.

So maybe you should try checking what system values change when you're connected to the charger and the dock separately?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
As I have said, the DeX works with a standard USB-C PD charger, and actually fast charges the phone. The EP-TA20 only cable charges it through the DeX. The DeX presumably demands too much power for normal USB chargers, so Samsung probably just made it refuse to start unless some kind of high power charger is attached.

I use the Asus UPD 3.1 Panel (100W Type-C) and an 8ware 1M 100W USB-C to USB-C cable (USB-IF certified).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GaresTaylan:
Following this thread. Would love to see this come to fruition.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] karatekid430:
Please gather anybody who might have an interest and get them to make accounts here. Later on I will be starting a petition. It will take a few days as I am going to make it elaborate with images and diagrams. Let's kick Samsung's A and get the right to choose third party hardware, which is what USB-C is all about.

Thanks for following.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
Hi Jeky,

The Superbook will never work with Samsung Dex as it uses DisplayLink technology, so the S8 won't identify any screen for Dex. That's why they provide their own app.

The only valid Lapdock seems to be the Mirabook because it uses the same technology (DisplayPort).

Like I said in the original post, I'm a backer of their project so I have a secret link to share with a low price at $180

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/...android/x/16210921?secret_perk_token=a4499022
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeky82:
Thanks, I ll see if can get a refund from the superbook and take this other :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kbarni:
Hey, the tendency is to **remove** ports, not to **add** them! And Apple is really the worst example, as they are only using this to be able to sell more accessories ($150 for (average) BT headphones, $100 for multiport adapter for Macs to get the same ports you had for free before).

So for now I'm just glad Samsung won't follow the trends, we got jack, standard Usb-c and micro-sd.

However if there's a fairy reading this thread, I would like a Motomod port to be able to attach the Hasselbad camera ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] russ18uk:
Thunderbolt is royalty-free now but you still need to implement the controller. And there's a huge security issue giving an accessible port direct access to system memory.

And, of course ARM drivers for Nvidia/AMD - good luck with that
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] isaakmg:
Is possible make script flasheable for twrp?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
The new pi-top was just released: https://pi-top.com/products/pi-top

I think with some slight modifications it should be a perfect candidate for a DeX laptop. Since it takes Pi input (USB for data, HDMI for video), with a bit of modification on the charger circuit part, we could have a fully working DeX laptop :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kbarni:
No, you need to recompile the kernel with the provided patch.

The easiest solution is to flash a kernel (from TWRP) with this feature included - like Notorious or Batstock.

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The Pi-top seems like an optimal solution for those who need a lapdock for the S8. It could easily fit the phone and a multiport adapter, with some work needed to fix the phone so it won't float inside.

The only thing I don't know is if the dock uses the GPIO signals of the Pi to control some stuff (like startup, shutdown, etc., and that could pose some problems. Anyway, it looks exciting.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] russ18uk:
Using the GPIO for the keyboard certainly. Not a USB interface. Also expensive.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
I don't think it uses the GPIO pins - especially since the page claims that all HATs will work and all pins are exposed. If the keyboard used GPIO, it would mean some of the pins were not available. Plus I doubt the Pi could take the place of a real-time processing controller for a keyboard, it's simply not plausible.

And yes, it's expensive, 300$. It also has a 14" 1080p display (in itself costs around 50-70$ from China), a display controller (around 50$), keyboard and touchpad (roughly 35-40$ if custom manufactured, which seems to be the case), the actual Pi-adapter/controller that handles USB and GPIO forwarding, etc., which again costs a lot. And we're already at 200$ roughly, without the controller itself, without the case of the laptop, etc. If someone made an actual lapdock with DeX, it would be around the same price.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
Check out the Mirabook, for me it's the Dex laptop I'm waiting for
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] russ18uk:
Just going by their render: https://pi-top.com/static/media/pi-top-open.c6a9b0d0.jpg

The daughterboard looks to plug into the headphone, HDMI and micro USBs, with, what to me, looks like a cover over the GPIO to the secondary board. Though they have a USB connector on it so maybe their render is just stupid.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kbarni:
There are some mounting videos of Pi-Top on youtube, they show better its internal structure and components
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
Yes, the pi-top controller is nothing more than a power regulator (PMIC), an HDMI-LVDS converter, and a GPIO forwarder. However both the older model and the new one work with USB keyboard and touchpad (that is part of the pi-top controller too, based on the videos and renders. So even without the GPIO part, an HDMI-LVDS controller plus a keyboard and touchpad combo, plus display, plus battery controller and battery cells, at 300$. Not a bad option. Especially since most HDMI-LVDS controllers are either from LCD screens (i.e. multiple inputs, unnecessary extra software with overlay, etc.), and are quite bulky due to the extra ports and controllers, etc. - the closest option would be, I think, the MIDAS HDMI to LVDS converter or this other controller.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thebiglord:
does this work with the G955U?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] albertotapia80:
Guys, just wondering... I have the motorola atrix lapdock, which has hdmi mini and usb mini. If I could connect both of theme to an usb type c adapter, do you guys think it could work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
By default, it won't, but this has been discussed multiple times in this very thread. Search function is your friend ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kelvingamer:
It works perfectly. Problem is the low resolution.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meleor:
That's a very good work ! I really like it.

Looking forward to buy a Superphone and use it with this kind of lapdock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kbarni:
That command won't start the Dex. You need a patched kernel. I think you can't flash a new kernel on the G955U.

You rather consider buying a cheaper third party Dex compatible HDMI adapter (search the different Dex related forums)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pimp Shanti:
Update post #1?

Great work to all involved in this, especially now Samsung has announced Linux distro support. This is really promising.

[MENTION=5002580]Meleor[/MENTION] - this thread is now huge and seems to go a bit off topic at this point! Would you kindly update post #1 to include either links to the instructions which solved the original question or, if you're feeling super kind, a step-by-step?

Thanks so much for your efforts.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] baste07:
Was heavily considering Dex before. But when i was that you had to take off the case everytime?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bogdi1988:
You can get a USB C to USB C extender on Amazon that bumps the device 1" higher and don't have to take the case off ever again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kbarni:
The phone with the case won't fit in the official DEX dock. Other hdmi adapters can be connected with the case on.

The only limitation are the smart cases: the led cover and the clear view cover. The phone won't switch to Dex mode as long as these covers are on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
Those extenders are against the Type C standard, and are *NOT* verified by the USB-IF! These devices can be quite dangerous.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bogdi1988:
I have these ones and they work great!

amazon com/gp/product/B01HRIDPOA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
They

MAY

work great, but as I said - nobody verifies and certifies these devices, and we're talking about a 1000$ phone with a 150$ dock. Do you really want to risk your device with an uncertified accessory?

The DeX dock provides quite high powers to the phone to operate. This means that a not properly done accessory such as this extender, can fry your device (say, lines are not separated properly, ending up in pushing voltage on a pin where shouldn't be any, frying the phone). There's a reason why rules around the standard, and certifications, exist.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bogdi1988:
Igen fonix232! Gotta grab life by the horns and live a little! ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gunsjoe:
There is a smos dock on amazon with a fan in it, I got a 3' usb C male to female and hid the smos thing behind the desk (took it apart and unplugged the tiny fan too). I am not gaming so I am not worried about heat but it is so nice to just plug the cable in, get the DeX session and use a keyboard and mouse. If I need to I will set up my own cooling. I really hope I don't have to worry about 3' straight through cables. I will be setting up a dex docks for at least 3 locations so I hope running this way is staying. I have not decided to root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marcellus1:
Luckily this will be changing soon. The Oreo beta changelog says that support for Dex mode with the LED and clear view covers is added. I haven't tried upgrading to the beta yet to test it out.

[EDIT]: I'm on the beta now and the clear view cover works fine with Dex now. Very welcome change!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmad1633:
Wofalo USB C HDMI Adapter Review for Galaxy S8, S8+, & Note8

To use Samsung DEX without having to buy the DEX Station check the wafalo USB-C to HDMI Adapter and the following youtube Review

Review is available on youtube

The product is available on amazon USA & UK for an approximate price of $60
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sebmue:
Mirabook from Miraxess looks really promising. They also seem to be on a good track. I'm wondering whether they keep their delivery schedule.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CJ0206:
Has anyone tried one of these off brand stations, and do they work without root?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HDMI-Dex-Station-Desktop-Extension-Charging-Dock-For-Samsung-S8-S8-Plus-Note-8/253212168913?hash=item3af49f12d1:g:V7kAAOSwi0xZ5XFJ
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stanleywinston:
not sure if it's already been mentioned here but just plugging my stock s8 into my Microsoft usb c dock starts DEX. I'm sure it didn't do that before I got the Oreo beta the other day
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CJ0206:
This Microsoft Display Dock?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stanleywinston:
that's the one. I had a Lumia 950 and it came with that.

I've used the s8 plugged into it before to just mirror the screen, last week I did the same thing and it came up with the option of mirror or dex. Seemed to work very similar to continuum on the 950
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CJ0206:
Is everything on your phone stock, well Beta 2? If so I may invest in one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stanleywinston:
just ran a quick test...

Wife's S8 on the standard production version. Plugged it in and HDMI output notification (or something similar) came up on screen. Monitor displayed the phone screen.

My S8 on latest beta. Plugged in. Monitor and phone displayed Samsung Dex logo (no option to select this time) and booted to Dex

My S8 has really only had any google or Samsung software that was uninstallable uninstalled. Not rooted, never been plugged in for ADP and the like.

TBH I don't reckon there is anything special about that type of dock, I'm guessing Samsung have just enable the option for any USB-C to HDMI. I didn't try keyboard or mouse plugged into the dock (as I was only actually doing it to charge it the first time) but I assume the whole thing works. The screen acts as a touchpad BTW
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CJ0206:
Sounds good! The keyboard and mouse should work as it'll just act like an OTG adapter.

I'm the same as you with all the stock suff/beat 2, I thought I'd seen someone else report that it was working too, but I cannot find where.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stanleywinston:
I was going to check if worked wirelessly as I think continuum did on my 950. but I can't seem to connect wirelessly even for mirroring at the moment. hopefully they'll have it sorted by the time they bring out the proper Linux desktop!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tolsi:
May be this steps can be useful to enable DeX Mode without DeX station and kernel update?

developer.samsung.com/samsung-dex/testingy
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alan9820:
Hello all, i am DEX fans, but i would also share my new way to mirror my screen work like Desktop mode

What I did -

1. Simply HDMI adaptor, Keyboard, Mouse... etc

2. Tasker

3. Sentio Desktop

i.) I use Tasker to trigger screen resolution + DPI when plugged my Monitor

ii.) run Sentio desktop (which quite funtional after recent update)

adv.

- You can choose your own keyboard that most fit yourself.

- resolution changed, best fit what you want.

- no need Samsung DEX or Kernal update

- no restriction from or wait Samsung

can have a try if anyone who like ^.^
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JB_Denton:
You can actually get Sentio Desktop to automatically change the resolution now with a recent update by following this guide.

https://medium.com/sentio-superbook/enabling-sentio-desktop-dpi-resolution-change-d1a0b40e2c84
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_blobby:
I bought a very cheap Dex adapter (€ 13,99) and can confirm it works perfectly without root :)

You can find it by searching for 202055814779 on ebay.de
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CJ0206:
From what I've been reading the following adapters can be used with DeX without making any adjustments to your phone, as long as you are running at least Beta 2. You must have power and a mouse plugged in to the hub for most of these to work (although you may not have to from what some have posted).

£13.99 | Melopow M002 HDMI Type-C Compatible Adapter | Found it to work

£24.67 | USB 3-1 Type-C Adapter with HDMI | Found it to be working

£40 | Microsoft Display Dock | Found it to be working

£53.99 | C-FORCE USB C 3.1 HDMI hub with PD 3.0 | Found it to be working
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_blobby:
(Can't quote the url.)

No, they don't work.

I've tried this one, and it didn't work (no mirror or dex or any other output through the hdmi connection):

"HL 2018 HDMI Dex Station Desktop Extension Charging Dock For Samsung S8 S8 Plus + Note 8 drop shipping oct6"

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For the first one, you don't need any beta Oreo.