yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] zzWinD:
Good rom

I will use it long time
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] dredremon:
bug video recording not working
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Capt_Rosh:
Any chances of becoming official?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] zzWinD:
This is impossible to official
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Capt_Rosh:
Why?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Cuz it's official only for Google Nexus / pixel devices. Other than nexus / Pixels all other builds are unofficial.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] zzWinD:
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which rom are u using now?

i oftensee you .
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Running RR atm!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Capt_Rosh:
What version are you on RN?

Auto brightness fixed?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] JackSparrow17:
Volte works for u on PN? Lol
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Nope, I don't use adaptive brightness :silly:

Nope :(
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] JackSparrow17:
Not working for me also...Wiil try to give logs tomorrow.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Aciong.Aksaya:
fingerprint scanner doesn't work?

I tried flashing this and haven't found the option.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] juned.khatri31:
Which fingerprint vendor do you have?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Ishrar:
Wow s@S.Sawrav developing for Redmi note 4 used RR for redmi 2 it was awesome.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] ibex33:
Is volte working when two Sims are used?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] JackSparrow17:
[MENTION=4665275]s.sawrav[/MENTION] Hope this logs useful for solving Volte issues for some devices....
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] JackSparrow17:
Volte issue...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Aciong.Aksaya:
Don't know how to verify.

But since I have the RN4X and you have the same variant does the vendor differ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Get terminal Emulator app from Playstore and run the app.

Type "su" without quotes and hit enter.

Next run "getprop | grep goodix" without quotes, you'll see what's yours.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Magusxd:
Hey, guys just a quick question i have a note 4 that supports band 20 if i flash this rom will the device retain the band 20 ? The phone is bone stock just unlocked with 8.2.10.0 miui ... Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] gauravbhakuni90:
Why wouldn't it ?? ,????
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Magusxd:
I don't know i come from a nexus 4 just got the rn4... since the phones have different radios this rom might flash a radio from the regular version ...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] gauravbhakuni90:
Does that happen in nexus 4 loosing the band ??

I hope that answers your question.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Magusxd:
Well yes ... u had to flash a custom radio .... to unlock specific bands ... does this pure nexus rom flash a radio or doesn't have one ? thats what i want to know
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] gauravbhakuni90:
Well if you are coming from miui stable that is running on MM all you have to do is flash N firmware and if you are coming from miui dev that is running on nougat then you don't need to flash it. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] 浮现Ⅷ:
How to ban SELinux, I flash xposed.zip can not be activated,As well as a series of other troubles，other ROM default off ,Do you have any way to turn it off?Can not mount automatically SYSTEM
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sheikh Nadeem:
Xposed wont work coz this is a Nougat rom. And Nougat doesn't support xposed for now.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Not from rovo89, but there is xposed available - https://xdaforums.com/xposed/xposed-android-nougat-sdk-25-arm64-t3639221
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] ThanveerAliSayed:
Volte working ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Volte works if you use single sim, if you use dual sims, nah it won't.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] basupriyapaul:
Just a quick note of bugs found :

1. VoLTE works with 1 SIM, but doesn't work with 2 SIMs.

WORKAROUND - Use 'Jio4G Voice' app.

2. The initial setup wizard always crashes :(

WORKAROUND - add a new line at the end "ro.setupwizard.mode=DISABLED" (without the quotes) in /system/build.prop

Basically, this command skips the setup wizard, and directly boots into home screen on first startup.

It would be great if this could be added in the 'Installation Instructions'.

3. The '0.5 seconds' animation config is causing stutters in the overall day-to-day usage.

WORKAROUND - Setting to '1.0' fixes everything :good:

4. [NOT A BUG ACTUALLY] There is no file manager, or messaging app, pre-installed. So, just know that.

My suggestions :-

i. File Manager app (Ad-free, Open-source, Material design, clutter-free) - Amaze File Manager

ii. Messaging app (Material design, clean UI) - Google messages (the default one)

5. [NOT A BUG] This ROM is not pre-rooted, which is clearly understood from its name itself, i.e., "Pure Nexus".

Quick rooting guide : Just flash the zip file in TWRP, and that's it. You're rooted :)

Tip - Just to neat and clean, wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache, both before and after flashing the zip file.

[TESTED] Download ink for SuperSU zip file : https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip

MD5 : 8755c94775431f20bd8de368a2c7a179

Source, and credits : http://www.supersu.com/download

Since I've myself used this version of SuperSU, I can guarantee that it will work just great, without any bugs.

And in case, a newer version is released, you can try that out as well. Just be careful while flashing, and check for any error logs (if shown).

6. [MINOR GLITCH] On selecting 'Wallpapers' after long pressing on home screen, the launcher, i.e., Launcher3, crashes.

7. Fingerprint sensor isn't working.

8. [DEFINITELY NOT A BUG] Not yet tested the Infrared sensor.

9. [MIGHT BE A GLITCH] The search bar widget on the home screen is neither usable, nor am I able to remove it. It's just taking up space.

Can anyone suggest me any step to remove it ?

Apart from the above issues, the ROM itself is very smooth and fluid. No doubts over that.

I just hope that the fingerprint sensor issue gets fixed.

I'll update with the rooting process, and with the launcher crashing fix (if I'm able to find it).

A whole lot of thanks to the ★ Pure Nexus ★ team, for this great ROM.

Salute to the hard work and time spent behind the project :highfive::good:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] desaturated:
wow I just want to flash this ROM but fingerprint not working. anyone can fix Infrared is working?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] 浮现Ⅷ:
waiting for update
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Capt_Rosh:
No one cares.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] 浮现Ⅷ:
Unfortunately, this one is the most fluentROM
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Agreed, but no update Cuz..

Dev is busy with exams according to some sources :good:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Arif.FM:
I can not decrypted after setting the fingerprint then reboot.

I can not decrypted after setting the fingerprint then reboot.:crying::crying::crying:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] ihfandicahyo:
tou must backup all data+app and u're internal files.

then boot to twrp and tap wipe and show on right button.

follow this instruction.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sachin:
Ok ok OK OK OK! :confused:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Suraj Pandey:
Hmmm. Don't spam ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] John.carter:
Development of this rom discontinued or not??
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] huzefaonline:
Hope development of this ROM continiues
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nukeador:
Hi all,

Yesterday I got the b390 update using the stock rom. After the update both gcalendar and calendar app are crashing all the time and the "calendar sync" and "calendar storage" procceses are draining (like crazy) my battery.

I tried to uninstall gcalendar and install it again, but same behavior. I need to force close the calendar procceses to avoid battery drain, but I really need calendar working on my phone.

Anyone else has experienced these problems? Any workaround?

Thanks!
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buongu:
I think that's pretty much all you could do...

but if you have more than 1 account syncing, like more gmail accounts syncing for mails and such, you may try to unsync the secondary ones, and see if it stops misbehaving. then you add them back, one at a time.

personally, I would go for a backup&reset ;)
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nukeador:
I figured out how to solve it:

1. Uninstall Google calendar app.

2. Under "Setting - Applications", go to menu and enable all system apps-.

3. Remove all data from Calendar, Calendar Storage and Google Calendar Syncronization apps.

4. Install Google Calendar again.

5. Remove all data from Google Calendar app

6. Remove all notifications from stock Calendar app.

7. Open Google Calendar and follow the first start screen.

The only issue I have is that now some events are displayed like 10 times duplicated, I'll have to figure out why.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] didi0815:
Same problem here. All Google periodical events are duplicated many times since my update to b390. I'm using business calendar pro app. I will try to go back to b371.

I also noticed problems with my google contacts. I have to add the category "other" to my main addressbook that they are displayed.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nukeador:
Apparently the event duplication has been solved by itself this week, but last week I ended having some events like 10 times duplicated.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] didi0815:
Did you make a factory reset after update?

I went back to B380 and the problem has also gone ;)
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nukeador:
No, no factory reset. I wanted to avoid that.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] true-matzup:
I have the same problem after this update. And I did a factory reset, and it solved nothing. How can I make a rollback/downgrade?
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] username_1:
after update from B380 FW to B390 FW all series meetings in my local calendar are multiple. I reset the calendar app and the calendar memory to empty the internal calendar. Then I downloaded all calendar enties from Outlook to Honor7 using MyPhoneExplorer. The results is bad: most series entries are multiple, single entries are fine. After disconneting phone from PC I browsed within the calendar. When switching to another date the series entries are duplicated (e.g. 4-8 times). The entries will be duplicated by each date switch in calendar. Other calendar e.g. goolge is disabled. I called Honor support to get support. The support was very friendly, but not helpful. They stated thatt the issue is most likely caused by the sync tool and not issued by phone. In the whole system only the B390 FW update was performed and how should the sync tool duplicate entries if the calender date will be switch w/o PC connection. Now I will roll back to B380 FW knowing that the notification is poor, too. Additinonal there are some issues using LTE with B380 too. Sporadically the phone is disconneted from mobile network, only the phone calls not the data transfer. Those 2 issues are fixed wiht B390 FW, but the calendar issue is not accetable.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] true-matzup:
How do you do the rollback?
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] didi0815:
I made a rollback to B380 having the appropriate update.app on the SD-card in dload and using the 2-botton restart (don't remember which bottoms). After the rollback the calendar was OK again, but GPS-sensor was lost (I tried everything to activate it again ...).

Upgrading again to 390 brought GPS-sensor and calendar-issue back.

Now I have deactivated calendar messages but still hope for a solution.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] true-matzup:
I found a workaround for the calendar-issue: You have to delete the old calendar-entry-series and create those entrys new. It works for me.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gopinaidu77:
Wipe data for the same also works:p
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eriou:
Same here with two Honor 7 devices.

Occurs since a recent b390 update and only for reccuring events that are duplicated hundreds of times.

Calendars are stored by NextCloud and shared between 4 users using phones (sync with CalDav Sync) and and Thunderbird installed on pc.

Neither Thunderbird, NextCloud nor others phones show duplicate events but only the Honor 7 devices. So online calendars do not seem to be affected and it's a Honor bug.

Tried many things : wipe apps data ; CalDav Sync accounts deleted/recreated ; tweaking sync options ; removed Honor's stock calendar app authorizations and installed Google Calendar... nothing worked :(

Wiping all events or entire existing calendar stored on NexCloud and create fresh new ones is not an option in this case.

I Wonder if I should tell users that they have to reset their phone, and not sure if they will end up with a b390 rom again and still the same problem (?)
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gopinaidu77:
Yes , staying on b390 or not , that issue exists in all versions of emui . Hope to report them for honor
[HTC Wings] marytalex:
Hi folks, i'm a newbie of smartphone world so i hope my question be enough intelligent :D

I've a HTC S730, so when i go in youtube site for to see some video with explore r browser, WM6 open a programm called "streaming media" that block itself since a few.... in other forumS i've seen that most of people use TCPMP, i've installed it but nothing happen.... system use always streaming media... How can i disable it and use TCPMP? :confused:

Thanks for any help, regards

marytalex
[HTC Wings] rob205gti:
I'd like to know that, too! A simple step by step explanation would be very helpful.
[HTC Wings] jasparsteenman:
i use Youtube via www.ytpocket.com on my phone...

Just install TCPMP with the flash plugin (these are provided on the ytpocket homepage!) and you can now browse and watch you're favorite video's!!! :eek:
[HTC Wings] A.Bagatov:
use vtap software

its free and amazing

http://www.vtap.com/ :cool:
[HTC Wings] marytalex:
ok, i've reinstall it and now working ok....and for curiosity...i'll check also Vtap :)

Thanks to all !
[HTC Wings] Mark Hewitt:
Very nice :cool:

The frame rate isn't fully smooth, is there anything that can be done about that or is it just down to the hardware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
Updates for people who can't get updates. All files are ADB sideload. Remember any of this files will wipe your phone, so make sure you have backup.

I'm not responsible for what happens to phone after you flash.

Unreleased updates :

All of files below are released by AT&T already :

N920AUCS4EQH1-to-S4EQJ1 -November 7th 2017 with October 1st security

N920AUCS4EQG1-to-S4EQH1 - August 25, 2017 with August 1st security

N920AUCS4EQF1-to-S4EQG1 Released on July 31st with July 1st 2017 security

N920AUCS4EQE1 to S4EQF1 Released on June 21st with June 1st 2017 security

N920AUCS4EQD1-to-S4EQE1 - Released on May 24th with May 1st security

N920AUCU4EQC6-to-S4EQD1 - Released on April 27 with April 1st security
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Aurey24:
Thanks very much, any info on what this update does? A security patch I'm guessing!? Also thanks for keeping us updated, I really appreciate your time taken out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
It s small update and i think this is only security update
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
I updated OP with last security update.

On Edge of Galaxy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nedo_iv:
What's new on the updates?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
I think this are just security updates, but I did not update yet of my wife's note 5

On Edge of Galaxy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
Because 99.9% of the time when something bad happens to devices are user error. I did flash so many times so many things to my phones and never had any problem. Also I know this files are good because so many users flash them. So if you flash this and your phone do not start in example, this mean you did something wrong and I'm not responsible for what you did.

On Edge of Galaxy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] thien191189:
something new about note 5 in july, I'm at QE1 now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
I did update first page
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] thien191189:
tks brother, ilive outside us so i need your help so much, tks again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] redklaver:
Thx man.. thx for keeping us from outside US updated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] quynhchi2901:
Thank
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] huynhlam:
thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ductruong91:
Thanks Bro
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] prosecutor_Rin:
Thanks, bro.

Have a good day.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
I updated OP with some more updates
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
BTW just for venting here... In OP over 150 people download attachment and just 8 (eight) have it click "Thank You" . What is going on with rest of 146. They think they deserved this just because they exist... Get this files by your self next time, we see how you do..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] prosecutor_Rin:
Feel bad about that. Hey, XDAer, Please respect the efforts. Without norbarb's contribution, getting an update on time with easy download would be much difficult. Just express your express.:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nemonautilux:
Thank u so much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] thien191189:
tks again brother, need u every month hihi!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] :
I updated OP with unreleased security update for August.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ductruong91:
Thanks

Thanks Bro, Do you know the new on this update???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
I don't have note 5 any more but from size looks like just security update.

On Edge of Galaxy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] redklaver:
Do you have the latest security update?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
Yes in OP in this thread

On Edge of Galaxy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] redklaver:
Thanks brother..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
Finally AT&T start moving forward.. OP updates with new unreleased update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
It's great but strange the newest unreleased update isn't from QH1 to QJ1 but from QG1 to QJ1. Thank you again for all your hard work!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] norbarb:
It is typo. Update is H1 to J1. I fix OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ductruong91:
Many Thanks

Thanks bro :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
I just got the QJ1 update OTA a few minutes ago!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] thien191189:
bro, the link broken can u upload again?

N920AUCS4EQH1-to-S4EQJ1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Saketh123:
Yup, they aren't working. I hope he fixes the links. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] huynhlam:
[MENTION=4397009]norbarb[/MENTION] Could you please upload the new updates N920AUCU4EQK6. Thank you in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] yishay:
N920AUCS4EQH1-to-S4EQJ1 not found

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N920aucs4eqj1 is available ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] rocking18:
Update to Nougat

Can i directly update from N920AUCU2AOJ1 to Nougat or I have to install the previous updates first? I live in India and have unlocked at&t version of note 5, hence no OTA updates available. Please help.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] argfa:
Hi,

I'm Fabio.

I have an Asus Zenfone 2 Z00AD. On the LineageOS site, there are two image for similar models of Asus Zenfone 2: Z00A and Z00D.

Which is the best for the model of my smartphone?

Thank you

Fabio
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] khiya:
Pick z00a. I have the same issue but when i tried z00a. It works like a charm.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] argfa:
Thank you :D
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] khiya:
your always welcome.

Thanks to help others also
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] sarifrongpi:
Sir i need a help , week ago i unlock my phone n install twrp in my redmi note 4 , then i flash all the nougat rom n enjoy it after that i have download a stable from n flash in my redmi note 4 through twrp , wiping data system,and system , now my phone is note booting , n i cant go to recovery , n usb is not detecting to flash rom , what should i do , please help all the genius

Advance thnx to eweryone

Love u all
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] k3lcior:
Go to fastboot (hold volume - and power), and boot to recovery using command "fastboot boot twrp.img"

Flash lazy flasher -https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862700328

You need it if you use official MIUI with TWRP installed, otherwise you end up with bootloop.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] k3lcior:
What did you do before this happened?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] sarifrongpi:
I was using aosp rom then I flash a stable rom by twrp by wipping data,cache,system , that all it stuck at bootloop
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Te$la:
Can you enter fastboot mode? If yes then try to flash official rom via Mi Flash tool.

If fastboot is not detected by ur PC then look in device manager. If phone is detected there with yellow exclamation mark then u may have wrong drivers. Download pdanet and install it in ur pc. It has necessary drivers and ur pc should detect ur phone in fastboot mode.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] sarifrongpi:
Yes i can enter fastboot mood , bt i close itself after 2 or 3 minte , y it close itslf , i try to flash the rom throught miflash n i not detecting my phone , i havent get to used my phone from over a week ,
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] srajangarg:
Hello,

I recently saw the (samsung.com) Buy One Get One (/us/mobile/phones/t-mobile-free-galaxy-s8-promotion) deal on the Samsung S8. I am really interested. The deal applies on buying the T-Mobile variants directly from samsung.com. (Not through T-Mobile)

However, I am from India, and am currently travelling to the US. I would like to buy both the phones and get them unlocked later so that I can use them back in India. I do not mind buying/activating a new T-Mobile line on one of the phones as long as I can SIM unlock the phone later for use with other SIMs. From what I read, T-Mobile does not have these phones registered in their database and it is difficult to get them to unlock the phone for me. What usually ends up happening is that Samsung people redirect to T-Mobile, who in turn redirect back to Samsung. Has anybody had any success?

Here are a couple of reddit threads dealing with the same matter (can't post links yet, sorry) :

/r/tmobile/comments/68w6ow/samsungcom_tmobile_s8_sim_unlock/

/r/tmobile/comments/6crs6v/unlocking_samsung_galaxy_purchased_from_samsungcom/

/r/GalaxyS8/comments/67a942/how_to_get_sim_unlock_code_for_phones_purchased/

Please let me know if this is possible, and how it can be done.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pete4k:
I have T-mo phone bought and paid in full direct from Samsung and I can confirm this nonsense, which should be totally illegal: T-mo has no record of my phone's IMEI and Samsung can't unlock the phone without T-mo. You could try paid services, but I have no idea how well and if they even work. You could also wait for root and probably unlock then, but it's risky. So far I have not been able to resolve this issue.