yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Fat Rat Bastard:
So, I guess one should look for USA, and nothing else in that spot. I got a US996 from a local seller who assured me it was "bootloader unlocked," but he didn't know what he was talking about. It wasn't, and instead of USA, it has UCK.

I actually gave up on getting a US996USA as it wasn't going to provide me any advantage over a TMO with an early firmware release, which are readily available as "refurbs" that are in new condition. The TMO's bootloaders are trivially unlockable, and have the added advantage of far better firmware support via carrier releases if Lineage isn't able to do what you want. Me, I'm hoping for Lineage to keep me happy, but if not, I'll reluctantly run a rooted carrier firmware.

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Thanks, but that isn't the kind of unlocked we're talking about; we're talking about an unlocked/unlockable bootloader. The US996 | Unlocked is the version of the V20 sold directly by LG and that is both carrier-unlocked, and eligible to have its bootloader unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] _OverKill_:
Guys i want to install contants application on s7 edge but tell me i can not already exist a package and it goes in conflict ... how can i fix it? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Raulka:
This is a common issue with the newest S7 firmware. Not just with the Contacts, but Camera, Incall, Myfiles, AlwaysOnDisplay etc...

Maybe I'll downgrade from QD7 to QB3..
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] _OverKill_:
Ok thanks then x the time can not install? Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Dray161:
I have no experience rooting or flashing devices, but I just picked up my G920V and its still on version 5.1.1. I live in Australia so I'm not sure if I can update or not. Sorry if I'm making a thread thats been answered, if I am could someone please point a complete noob in the right direction. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] dam1994:
What service provider are you on? In Australia?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Dray161:
I'm on Aldimobile.
[Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking] A AJAY:
today morning my lumia 520 just hang up and rebooted and shown me no bootable options press any key to reboot..but i cant recover it with WDRT ,WPI or any...any my observations are say its partition are converted GPT to MBR .

can anyone help me to give instruction to part it..

attachment are given below.

thanks
[Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking] JoachimP:
Hi,

you might try:

if your mobile still is in mass storage mode, try to mount ffu file with IMGMOUNT utility, then try to repartition MSM and copy single partitions. I do not know much about MSM partitioning, so please verify my advise with someone more experienced!

Alternatively:

SFFU programming and Full NVI update:

thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile "your ffu file name" -do_full_nvi_update -do_factory_reset

I had a case where it worked to recover from flight mode & no IMEI issue.

You have to localize thor2.exe in a command line window, preferable as administrator.

You will find thor2.exe in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool

When ffu file is not accepted, try to drop ffu file statement

Best whishes!
[Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking] JoachimP:
So if your device still goes to MSM (e.g. using WPInternals or a thor2 command) try to repartition it and copy the partitions from mounted ffu file.

Otherwise the only way is JTAG programming.

Best whishes!
[Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking] A AJAY:
doesen't switch to mass storage mode
[Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking] JoachimP:
Hi,

please have a look at this thread: look for a developer ROM for your model and try. Unfortunately I sold my bricked device, so I cant. I had a look at Lumia Firmware, but found no developer ROM, so I guess, you could give these PWBASSY ROMs a try?

Regards,

Joachim
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ScottSUmmers:
Hi everyone,

I'm on the 935U QD2 firmware for my S7 Edge and I recently noticed that my phone doesn't register when a voice mail is received. I don't have the sprint voicemail app installed nor do I want to use it.

Does anyone know how to regain voicemail notifications on the 935U firmware? Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] optimummind:
I manage my voicemail via Google Voice.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] yashaka:
hi to all

( G955U EngRoot )

https://mega.nz/#!QclAVCxB!vEz_g1taqB43zZPt4jepsFd_k_Y58c0SYnWag9sAx5g

( G950U EngRoot )

https://mega.nz/#!1NVBnY5C!QMhGi1Kj20SFBCueWDDxgtBcUHn_axQlVHgDvNt1oWw

-Flash Eng Root.

-Unlock with Z3X

-Flash stock rom

-Profit

paid files

dont forget to hit the Thanks button.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] aznxstylez:
You got root on this 955u fareal?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] billa:
It's just a shell root if that, good only for various repair work, then back to stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] Nyako2k15:
How do we use these?

ok, but how do we use these? Odin?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] Indirect:
Yes you use odin.

Related: I dont have a Z3X to test with but will in a few weeks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] Nicky Wong:
*** Be sure to select G930P as the working model in Z3X. (Ignore the warning about the wrong model being chosen and that it would damage the phone.)

Thank you for sharing!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] Iphetz1993:
Hello Mr.Dev Can you Please send me the link download of your z3x please iphetz1993@gmail.com thank you in advance

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Sir do you have the z3x version that we need to unlock please send me some thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] canynballa:
I don't understand is this saying you can root the phone or just unlock it for use on other carriers
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] jesuus:
any video that explain in detail how to do it please very appreciated because of this error

Operation: Unlock

Selected model: SM-G930P

Software version: 28.2

Waiting ADB device... OK

Reading phone info...

Model: SM-G950U

Android version: 7.0

Product code: SM-G950UZKAXAS

Phone version: G950USQU1AQC9

PDA version: G950USQU1AQC9

CSC version: G950UOYN1AQC9

CSC country code: USA

CSC sales code: XAS

HW version: REV1.0

Phone SN: R28J421L4QX

Modem board: MSM8998

Security patch: 2017-03-01

RF cal date: 2017.04.15

IMEI:

Writing AT RIL... OK

Initialization AT RIL... root required

Checking Super user right... false

Super user right required true

Initialization AT RIL... root required

Checking Super user right... false

Super user right required true

Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.28.2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] magndo:
hi bro this is not working as u dont said how to flash with Odin

"odin protocol version error "
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] rocz.mx:
Did you try the patched Odin (V3.12.3)?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] captaingowa:
Link needed for the STOCK rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] littlebo:
https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=182325
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] otherboy123:
I got this error can't flashView attachment 4180997
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] pinky059:
This guy has been reported to XDA for providing files which DO NOT work. I have asked the admin to remove this post to avoid confusion. Have tried every which way and have YET to flash it successfully. Piece of junk

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Nothing works at all! How about you remove your post until you can prove it works via Youtube or a screenshot. Also would be nice to have actual instructions. Have been on XDA for a long time and this is by far the worst instructions and/or post on XDA. YOu have been reported and I have asked Admin to remove your post as it is misleading and can lead people to break their phones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] warriorpluto:
This stuff works. The files are good. You need the Z3 to flash. I suggest you spend the $200 and get one for future phones you ever get that need unlocking. I bought one and I unlocked an Google locked s8 plus that was also sim unlocked to Cspire. The box unlocked both for me and I'm now using it on Verizon. And no please no one message me to unlock remotely. This is a hobby just for the phones I aquire. Sorry.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] nsnobel2:
I tried it on T-Mob SM-G955U but phone is still locked, any solution?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] billa:
Of course it works, you just have to use the patched Odin to flash these engineering boot-root files.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120715012
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] thorasaurus:
Does this trip knox?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussio] doctorandroid:
No it does not trip knox. Also there is no need to flash entire stock rom back. Just flash the stock boot image and bootloader files back
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
Hi all,

According to you, is rooting your device or unlock its bootloader a way for making it less secure, more vulnerable to attacks ?

Is it a false idea or a real subject ?
[Security Discussion] IronRoo:
Yes it definitely is less seure
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
Thanks for your reply.

Coud you please give us more details ?

Do you mean that it can be hacked ?

What device's components are less secure when the it's rooted ?
[Security Discussion] IronRoo:
Yes, basically everything is less secure. Eg

quote "By gaining root access, you get total control over the entire system. With the right skills and tools, you can read and modify almost any parameter on your device. This is the reason why some apps, as as SuperSU, require root access in order to work properly. However, this type of access is a double edged sword as with root access nothing is there to prevent malicious applications from wreaking havoc on your system: system files can be corrupted or deleted, personal information can be skimmed, and you could even soft brick your device."

https://www.androidpit.com/5-reasons-not-to-root-your-device

And possible even just having su binary installed is an issue, though it's not clear to me whether this has been confirmed, it seems precautionary to me, if it's just a LinageOS issue or more devices are vulnerable, however this weeks update to Linage OS is trying to address this. Anyhow the fix seems to have some extra benefits ;)

https://lineageos.org/Changelog-9/

Also, just to be clear, you are still able to be hacked even if you are not rooted, but it's a whole lot more difficult.
[Security Discussion] LilAnt530:
Also just to be a tad bit more correct in nature,

Rooting or unlocking your bootloader do NOT necessarily mean your device is any less secure than it is when you first turn it on after purchase.

Many people tend to misunderstand what rooting a phone is intended for, and most of the popular "One-Click" methods are simple apps you download install and run on your phone to acquire root access through a process called "Privlidge Escalation" which gains permission as root by simply climbing a chain that eventually lets it give you access to all your phones internals,

Thus in theory, any given app could be injected with that same code & then used to MALICIOUSLY root your device (without your knowledge or control) which would obviously be a MAJOR security flaw *Cough Cough* on Google's end *Cough Cough* but since it is generally only used by geeks who want to use a phone properly they don't look too much deeper past that. However rooting your device by yourself, unlocking your bootloader by yourself, controlling root permissions via SuperSU or like application ensures if anything TRIES to gain root access YOU being the owner of YOUR device can deny the possible threat instead of never being aware of it........
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
Thanks for your reply.

What is *Cough Cough* ?

BTW I understand that a malicious application can take control of my device without I know it, if it's not rooted, by using the same code as applications rooting your device.

Do I have well understood what you wrote ?

But how can I have the insurance that I always will be warned by an application like SuperSU or others ?

I have necessarily to TRUST this type of application which could be also a malicious application...

It's a veritable vicious circle.

?
[Security Discussion] samehb:
The question you should be asking yourself is this. Why do I want to root my device?

Though, any device may have vulnerabilities which can be exploited to gain root like mentioned. If you want to keep your device secure, do not install or use anything from an unknown source.
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
My main raison to root my device (if I did), would be to have a finest control on it.

But it's seems to be a difficult goal... like security in general.

?
[Security Discussion] LilAnt530:
SuperSU will automatically deny anything asking it to provide root access by default :). When you have an app for rooted phones installed and you run it for the first time you will get a pop-up from the SuperSU app to say "Yes, go ahead" or "No!" to anything before it even runs. So for me I always try to get devices with a way to root available because its the only way I know if stuff is trying to gain root access without my permission & watch it's actions.
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
[MENTION=6944057]LilAnt530[/MENTION]

Thanks for your reply.

My previous device was rooted and I used SuperSU.

But as I wrote before, "how can I have the insurance that I always will be warned by an application like SuperSU or others ?

I have necessarily to TRUST this type of application which could be also a malicious application..."
[Security Discussion] LilAnt530:
Oh okay dude apologies :) the Open Source alternative to SuperSU is Phh's SuperUser & you can find it in the magisk related forum. SuperUser is only questioned as "Malicious" because ChainFire keeps the source closed from what I understand, so I believe it was Phusssion who came to light abt showing us systemless root methods with his open source root management app :). You may need to root your phone with an unsafe method, & install Magisk Manager & deploy a magisk install to get the open source variant to work though, not 100% sure :confused:
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
It seems that it will be more and more difficult to root a mobile with new Android's versions.
[Security Discussion] LilAnt530:
I agree! And it also feels like its becoming a very heavy marketing plot aspect instead of another thing that made Android great. Like are we just supposed to pay ridiculously for the Pixel to obtain root? & for the record, that "Essential" phone, is still sorta essentially too expensive......
[Security Discussion] LilAnt530:
Phh superuser with Magisk is a 100% open source method for managing root access on your device :)
[Security Discussion] Primokorn:
Also discussed there: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687933
[Security Discussion] LilAnt530:
Thanks I was trying to find one of those lol. As ive seen this question asked hundreds of times within recent months across forums :)
[Security Discussion] BIG_BADASS:
Rooting is a way to access the root-user on Android. It is the exact same as logging in as the root user in UNIX based operating systems. The windows equivalent of 'root' user, is an administrator account. Only difference is, within other UNIX based operating systems, the root user account is easily accessible. In android, it is blocked, so you need to do some process to gain access to the root user account. This process is known as "rooting".

Now, with administrative privileges, you gain the ability to modify the system, which is very useful, if kept in the right hands. But GOD FORBID, you get some nasty malware, such as a trojan or virus on your rooted device, that piece of malware now has access to administrative privileges, and can virtually do ANYTHING it wants to your system.

If you get some malware while the device does not have root access, the scenario is a lot less serious, as the malware cannot access system files, UNLESS there is an exploit designed SPECIFICALLY for that device or software version.

Now, unlocking bootloader in theory is a security flaw.... but then again, freedom is always inversely proportional to security... you have to sacrifice a bit of one to acquire the other. Theoretically, if all the custom operating systems you install are from trusted sources, and there is no embedded backdoors or spyware, or rootkits, or trojans, it is perfectly alright, software vulnerabilities, it is alright. But you simply cannot trust what these developers of custom roms actually embed into their roms, without actually examining the code itself.

I would recommend if you root and unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery software such as TWRP. That way, in case your device gets compromised by hackers/malware, you can completely reformat the drive, and flash the stock firmware, thereby removing the malware.

Hope this helps.

Hope this helps.

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Yes, but the difficulty isn't because of the operating system necessarily. It is mostly because the phone manufacturers lock the bootloader, which makes the process of getting root very difficult. In addition to that, certain exploits that we use to gain root access are also being patched in the newer Android versions.
[Security Discussion] iwanttoknow:
Thanks a lot for your detailed answer.
[Security Discussion] kushfighter2:
If you need security, just root and install supersu or magisk.

If you have xposed framework, then try a nice fire wall like Xprivacy
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
As far as I can tell both SuperSU and Magisk are trusted and reliable, people wouldn't be using them, if they were untrustworthy. And I agree with Big's comments, freedom and ability to manipulate what you want in the device comes with a significant security issue. You are going to have to be careful about this either way.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jacklei:
I've had my black S8 since release date, been rocking a DBrand skin on the back and a official Samsung screen protector on the front.

Today I was driving with my phone on the lap and it slide across and hit the side door as I was turning. When I arrived at the destination I examined and discovered tiny micro scuff on the bottom right corner next to the antenna, also a chip size of a of tiny sand grain on the actual antenna.

My main concern is the scuff as the chip on antenna doesn't bother me. I was wondering if it would be safe to use car polishing products or car scratch removal products to try and reduce or fix the scuffs.

I will be applying the products with a q-tip and slowly buffering it in and finish of with a microfiber cloth. If it succeeds in hiding or fixing the scuff I'll add some wax to the area to seal it in so it'll minimise the effectiveness on wearing off quicker.

;) Any thoughts or advice? :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] sillysuliman:
Hi all, looking for some help here.

I picked up a pair of P607's to install Lineage on.

1. I flashed (via ODIN) the latest Samsung factory build from Sam Mobile (Now running 5.1.1).

2. Grabbed the latest TWRP tar file (twrp-3.1.1-0-lt03ltexx.img.tar)

3. Flashed TWRP via ODIN (AP button, selected the twrp tar, unchecked auto-reboot)

4. Held power button and turned off.

5. Powered back on and Held the [home - vol up - pwr] to boot into recovery to check TWRP.... and..... Recovery Boot Loop.

Odly enough, if I get it back into download mode and just boot it normally, it will boot fine back into the OS (stock rom, not lineage yet)

I can recover back to the factory by re-flashing the stock rom again, so it's recoverable.

I've tried with two different 3.1 TWRP versions now, twrp-3.1.0-0-lt03ltexx.img.tar and twrp-3.1.1-0-lt03ltexx.img.tar, both do the same thing.

Any ideas on this one?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] sillysuliman:
There's definitely some odd issues with TWRP for this device...

3.1.1 Failed

3.1.0 Failed

3.0.2 Worked and boots into TWRP

Would be nice to get the latest TWRP working for this device, anyone interested in logs from the 3.1.0 or 3.1.1 attempts?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] XnoteX:
how did you get out of the boot loop? i cant seem to get back in to download mode
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Gubi99:
Today I got the same bootloop problem.

Impossible to enter the Download-Mode.

I removed carefully the Backcover and disconnect the battery plug for some seconds.

On the next start I´m holding down Vol- and entered Download Mode.

With Odin I flashed TWRP 3.0.2.0 (same version like before) and its working again without loosing the installed programs.

I think you can also wait until the battery is empty .....

Hope it helps a bit to recover a great tablet.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] sandibhatt:
Most ROMs here install fine with 3.0.2. That's what I am using on my 607T.
[G4] Stivenson:
Hello everyone.

I have a problem with my G4 from Vodafon Germany.

I woke up this morning and it was stuckd up. I did a soft reset...denn came the Bootloader and it stopped there.

The Bootloader shows:

IPL 2.21.0001

TPL 2.21.0001

I tried to flash the ROM from Vodafone Germany ROM-Version 2.21.3.1from here: http://www.vodafone.de/hilfe-support/technischer-support/97016_93771.html

It says 100% success, then Congratulations, the Phone starts up again and it is again stucked up in the Bootloader. It still shows only:

IPL 2.21.0001

TPL 2.21.0001

What should i do to get it working again?

Please HELP

Stefan
[G4] Stivenson:
Problem solved.

I just took the Battery out for 5-10 Minutes.

It works now with the WIZ LOVE Rom.

I'll install TNT later.

bye
[G4] R.G:
Hi :)

i have the same problem

but that battery trick wont work with my cell phone :confused:

i really dont know

but i dont have it flashed right.

because with the exe files of ruu's and more of them

he wont go furhter than 0%

it says device not detected no response, because when i launch the exe files

active sync will just lose connection.

after this i get this same bootloader problem

regards

R.G