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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] scott64693:
Hello all!

First of all I'll say that having spent several hours browsing the forums here I am in awe of what you're all able to achieve!

Anyway, here's my story...

My partner and I have not long moved to South Korea and, with my first paycheck here I decided to treat myself to a Mate 9 after HOURS of research. I've always had older, cheaper smart phones and this was a real 'treat yourself' purchase for me. I ordered my new phone on Gmarket and it arrived, from China, a week later (last Friday). Since then I've been knocking my head against the wall. It's not the international version I've bought myself, but the Chinese version. I can't get google play, gmail and all the other great stuff that really makes an android phone properly useable. I am gutted.

I understand that all is not lost- I can wait two weeks and request a code from Huawei to unlock the bootloader, and from there root the phone and get it onto international firmware... right?

My problem is, after a weekend of looking into this obsessively I feel like I'm in WAAAY over my head. There are so many options for different firmwares, different ways to do it and, well, I'm massively confused.

I'm hoping some kind soul will make me feel less utterly stupid than I feel right now! I'm not wanting to do anything fancy, just change the ROM to make the phone function as if I'd bought it back home in Scotland. Is there an idiots guide to this? I am brand new to this kind of thing and terrified of making a useless lump out of my new phone.

One of the biggest issues with living abroad, I'm over 5000 kilometers from the people I'd usually go and beg for help when I've been a tech dunce.

Specs of the phone;

4 gig ram, 32 gig storage

Running android 7.0

EMUI version 5.0

Build number MHA-AL00C00B213

Thank you all in advance!

-Michael
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] IronSingh:
If that's your only issue you should just get GMS you'll get Google apps.

If your looking to change your Rom and take a dive in this world. Read read read read.

If your just interested in getting it done fast. I would recommend funky Huawei (Google it)

You still need to root. If you don't want to wait for the bootlocker unlock code just get DC-Unlocker.

These are paid services. But they make life easier. If you want a easy step by step guide ask I'll try to make it.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] scott64693:
Thank you for your reply! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you, I managed to get the GMS core working and got so excited I forgot! Unfortunately the reason I've remembered is because I'm back on the forum looking for help again. Just about to post a new thread!
[Nook Touch General] E.Laszlo:
Hi, Guys

Wrote a Calibre Offline Searcher Application for Simple Nook Touch (Glowlight).

Because I am new to the forums as user I can not create links so to get the source code go to github and search for CalibreOfflineSearcher and the android7 branch.

The app is in Hungarian and I wrote it with limited Android programming knowledge. You are all welcome to improve it.

I do not know how to attach apk yet, and was unable to create DevDB thread too... :(
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Guides, News, & Discussion] droideronline:
If your TWRP is not booting in Redmi 3s prime in that case you can install flash fire. And you can assign every work like wiping and changing Rom. but you must allot all these works in the first place and ???

Download link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] starstreak:
I bought a ATT tilt and its unlocked. I'm using it with tmobile. Does anybody know if att released new roms? I see this at my reset

1.27.12.11

22.45.88.o7H

1.57.00.00

If there is something newer, how would i dload it, and what features does it add?

The only thing I did to my unit was do a hard reset and didnt install the att software.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ekw:
u can upgrade your radio, and you might not want to use at&t's rom. Try the roms that are in Kaiser upgrading portion of this forum. Make sure you install hardspl properly before attempting to upgrade radio/rom.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] starstreak:
But what kind of features do these upgrades do?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ~~Tito~~:
What do you mean?? Each rom is for a specific reason and they tell you what is in the release.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] starstreak:
Right. Is there someplace that tells me what the upgrades does before dloading it? I wanted to know if it would be worth the upgrade.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Nick Collision:
If you need to ask, then no. All ROM Chefs include the relevant info in thier original posts. If you are incapable of reading english or are inept at using the multiple search options available, then go back to using your Razr. Hello Moto?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] starstreak:
Hey Nick, before talking and sticking foot in your mouth with your childish remarks and quick comebacks, go READ my first post.

I can't believe you tell me that I'm incapable of reading english.. When you yourself can't read what the post is about before responding.

I was asking about the ATT roms. I did NOT ask about the ROMs that people are putting together. But I see your quick 10 year old whip got the best of you by letting you read only the last post to my thread, in which the person was telling me to use the hacked roms.

I was trying to figure out if it would be worth trying to do the normal updates to the att tilt.

edit: Editing so I don't sound like you. I can see how your mind thought I was talking about the cooked roms if you read ONLY the last responses by people. When I asked what they would do, I was talking more like a generalized response on why I would want the cooked rom vs the att. And by they way, try and do a search for: ROM, att, update, patches and tell me how many responses come back. That would be nuts reading as almost every subject in this forum is about those words.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ekw:
if you dont use the "hacked" roms, you wont get to use your device's full potential. It took me about 4 1/2 months before i got the balls to hardspl my kaiser and flash a rom on it, i was suprised on what i was missing out.

there are rarely any "normal" updates for the tilt. But keep an eye out in feb, rumored windows 6.1 will hit our devices soon!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] starstreak:
Ah ok. I didn't want to do it as I finally got the unit working ok. So I was thinking if I was going to do any updates to it I would stick to the "safer" att update being that all I needed is a att sim to put me back on the network if need.

But if 6.1 comes out wouldn't I want to dload the one that att (if they even would give an update) gives for this phone?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ekw:
Yeah, normally the manufacterer htc provides the update, then just maybe if att decides to be nice, they provide it for the tilt a few months later. But im pretty sure you can install the version htc provides, seeing as developers here create a "tilt" fix soonafter (when the time comes, let a few people take the bullet and report problems :D). So if you want to download it from ATT to be safe, you can. But if you know what you are doing your options expand exponentially. And its not hard to know what you are doing.

If you follow these simple ideas, you normally dont have to worry about hard resetting / returning to manufacturer.

-Most programs wont cause a hard reset / "defect" the device so download away!!

-Becareful with registry edits, and dont edit anything that you dont know what it is. Worst case scenario-> hard reset

-Once you plan on moving on to modifying your kaiser, you must install hardspl. This "might" brick your device, but if you follow instructions its not likely. With hardspl, it basically insures you that you will never brick your device via rom flashes.

-As for red light of deaths those are really random, many speculations and possible ressurections are within these forums, but its really likely you will have to do a RMA.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] coolom1983:
can anyone suggest or port any of the best camera app for one plus 5.. the lowlight performance of one plus 5 camera is not that much good...
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] aakarshz:
you can try another coloros camera port by Andriman for opo
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] alan sh:
Try Open Camera from the play store
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] s3axel:
Hi

I'm registered user of Snap-camera and am doing some experiments with it - results look quite promising so far. Unfortunately the Stock camera is faster (especially on focussing), I need to find the sweet spot in the configuration.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] senhamat:
Hi folks,

I was recently rooting my Samsung Galaxy S7, Model: SM-G930F, and here is the deal:

Root ok, everything fine. After that I dumbly

disbled OEM and USB Debugging

.

Then I tried to install "Patcher app" ( I'm ****ing hating myself right now ) and the phone froze and restarted with this annoying message: blocked by frp lock

Restarting it and putting it to charge resulted in blocking message... trying VOLUME + POWER + UP after restarting also.

THEN: I saw somewhere that I could try and restore the firmware to deal with it.

Thing is, I think I might have downloaded wrong PDA version ( I don't f***ing know how to find it without entering the phone but the tip is: It was bought in Brazil. If someone have ANY idea... ) + used CSC file instead of HOME_CSC and it ended up screwing more.

The current situation is:

The DOWNLOAD PAGE ( Odin Mode ) shows of but it doesn't load any more firmware files from ODIN and it shows that when not on Odin mode: " ! - An error has occurred while updating (...)" .

Here's what I've already tried since I'm in this situation:

1. Trying to use Smart Switch to restore

- After filling the MODEL - s/n it says that SM-G930 doesn't support initialization.

2. Trying to use KieS... same thing.

3. Trying to use on ODIN

AP: twrp-3.1.1-0-herolte.img.tar

FAILED

Also the folowing:

G930FXXU1DQD7_G930FZTO1DQD7_ZTO

G930FXXU1DQE5_G930FZTO1DQD7_ZTO

G930FXXU1APB4_G930FUUB1APB4_ARO ( random dl )

{ The first and second I know is for Nougat 7.0 as I updated the software myself before this novel }

everyone failed at writing...

I don't know what else to do. I'm literally stuck :(

Here are the pics of the current possible screens:

[IMG="DL page"]https://image.ibb.co/n30GXv/WIN_20170702_00_00_48_Pro.jpg[/IMG] [IMG="Select Menu"]https://image.ibb.co/eKGC5F/WIN_20170702_00_00_38_Pro.jpg[/IMG] [IMG="ERROR"]https://image.ibb.co/csubXv/WIN_20170702_00_00_05_Pro.jpg[/IMG]

Edit:

Although it's recognized by ODIN, when I press start nothing happens on the S7 and ODIN stays like this:

[IMG="Download Prob"]https://preview.ibb.co/gWsiCv/NotDL.jpg[/IMG]

Until it fails at writing:

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

And trough Smart Switch:

[IMG="Smart Switch"]https://image.ibb.co/nNLEKa/SS.jpg[/IMG]

EDIT (FINAL):

I'm relief and frustrated... I was not able to flash FW because the cable I was using was not the original.

After losing my hole weekend, it at least is Fixed / \

Installing FW went fine, then it rebooted and come back to life.

I found out about it by trying to send just the CSC file in when it returned a weird error message at Odin.

Also I uninstalled Kies, best thing, it didn't help until the end (basically, KIES process keep active backgrounded giving you incompatibility of driver or something like that, messing around Odin when you try to upload anything. Either you kill it or do what I did). BUT serious guys, cable incompatibility is the fist time I experienced myself.... Never though this day would come.

Hope to help anyone with same prob.

See ya!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] samsungs7egde:
I have s7 edge g935w8 locked to bell mobility... Is was sent from Canada to Nepal from my friend .It was already unlocked but still when i insert the sim its prompts me to the window to enter the sim network lock code../Firstly i used unauthorized code then now when i enter the sim card it takes to the screen saying."The device has been blocked.Enter the master unlock code". And actually I have received the network unlock code yesterday from bell mobility.. so what do I do because it do not let me unlock it.
[General Questions and Answers] sendhizh:
which is the best headset for one plus 5 mobile ? How is the quality of OnePlus Bullets Earphones (V2) Black ?

Or any other brand headset suggestions for one plus 5?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] k.dos:
Got this phone off e-bay, IMIE is good but when I run the unlock app it says this phone is not eligible. When I call T-mobile they are unable to help me because I don't have account number.

has anyone successfuly unlocked by flashing a rom or is remote unlock my only hope?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Kuch_Bhi:
Is there any dev who is working on paranoid android for our device ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] BlazeMaster64:
Yes, someone is working on it . [MENTION=5138268]Rohan Taneja[/MENTION]
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Rohan Taneja:
Currently, IDK for some reason it not booting up. Even Logcats aren't helpful either. :confused:

Wait till AOSPA comes out of BETA phase. I will only build after that :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Ujwal Agrawal:
AOSPA 7.2 released. Hope sir [MENTION=5138268]Rohan Taneja[/MENTION] will look into it. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Hi, you probably read this article: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...e-discount-many-leaving-customers-frustrated/

I am still waiting for my Galaxy S8 to arrive(Monday) and after receiving will need to send in my old trade-in device. Did any one have their trade-in denied or accepted? I know that Samsung values the rejected trade-in as $25 and isn't returning the old phone back to the customer even if they return the new phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] FAUguy:
I was planning on sending in a Note 2. It's in very good condition, with box and charger. I figured that may increase my chances of the $200 trade in offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] evo4g63t:
I don't understand the appeal it would be more cost effective to sell your phone and then use that money towards the s8 instead of relying on Samsung's judgement on what is acceptable and what isn't.

I really don't feel bad for the ones buying cheap phones and trying to turn them in for 200 and only getting 25
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
I have an old LG Optimus which is still in good condition and if Samsung won't accept it, I hope they at least give $25 back and I can always return the S8 back to them. The question is: will they give $25 back even if returning the Galaxy S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] tt c6:
What's life like when everyone hates you?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hansoliv:
I thought that trade-in was if you delivered an galaxy S7. When playstation 4 got out there was a deal like that, but in truth you had to deliver an Playstation 3 and 6 recent games to have a decent discount.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ccic2491:
You get more money for the S7 ($300 I think) but it clearly stated $200 for ANY smartphone in really good condition. If you read the small print it basically said trade in values may vary. That means they pulled a fast one and are giving almost everyone $25. Once you've traded it in you're screwed because you'll get $25 and you can't get your old phone back. So trade in a phone worth nothing, at least you'll get $25 for it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hansoliv:
Ah, ok. Thank you. Just a marketing move. For 25$ not even my Galaxy S3 :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Did anyone return items back to Samsung? This is the return policy, is it actually true: "Samsung Direct will accept,

for return or exchange, defective or unopened

merchandise purchased at Samsung.com/US..." So I can't open the Galaxy S8 if I want to return it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jim262:
Here is my personal experience. I ordered the S8 directly from Samsung. First the deal was $100 off, from $725 to $625. Then $200 with trade-in. I sent them my LeEco LeMax 2. I had always kept it a case and the screen was perfect. No scratches on the phone. They honored the deal, and I paid $425 for my S8. Actually $457 with tax. It did state in the fine print that they reserve the right to make the final judgement, so they could say this phone wasn't eligible, but I personally think this has more to do with people trying to pull a fast one by purchasing a cheap Walmart phone for $50-$100 and returning it for a $200 discount. If you are honest with them, they are honest with you. They want people to come back to Samsung. The overall sales numbers for the S8 has been down after last years fiasco with the Note. They are not looking to create another public relations fiasco.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Thanks for your input! I have the same deal as yours and my new phone should arrive today. I do have an old LG Optimus which I would rate 8/9 out of 10 easily. Practically no scratches in overall, no dings, works perfect and battery life is long too. I could give it to my mom, but she likes her Nokia feature phone as she only calls on it. I just hope that Samsung will honor it because by my understanding it is in good working condition/order.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fleebugs:
Do not send in your device, sell it yourself on eBay instead. I am one of the victims. Samsung.com just robbed my good conditioned, no dents no scratches, S6 edge and just thrown back $25 on my face. While I will buy Samsung products again, I will never do business with Samsung,com USA.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
What do you think could be the reason for not honoring your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fleebugs:
Yes, I am one of the victims. Samsung.com just robbed my good conditioned, no dents no scratches, S6 edge and just thrown back $25 on my face. While I will buy Samsung products again, I will never do business with Samsung,com USA.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ccic2491:
When did you order yours? Mine has been on backorder since 6/23.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
I placed the order on June 20th and then after an hour it started showing back-order. There was a delay in shipping and my order shipped on 29th.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fleebugs:
They said my S6 edge does not meet the "normal tear and wear" conditions., which, by Samsung standards if they have any, I don't think any devices would pass unless they are brand new. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] tt c6:
Why do morons keep making ridiculous insinuations that the consumers like me were "dishonest" and trying a "scam" ????

SAMSUNG IS THE ONLY SCUMBAG SCAMMING BECAUSE ALL THE PHONES BEING DENIED MET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS THEY PUT IN WRITING !!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jim262:
All I know is I have an S8 for $425. Sounds as though you didn't read everything thoroughly and now your pissed off.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] GrimEcho:
Here is what I did when ordering an unlocked S8+

They unlocked S8 Plus is normally $850, got it for $470

1. 20% discount for students (search for Samsung student discount). Discount is based on full price.

2. Samsung $100 discount for unlocked phones (not sure if this is still available)

3. $200 trade-in credit

I placed the order last week, direct from Samsung. Website and CSR said it was back ordered 2-3 weeks, but a few days later I received the shipping notification and I received the phone today.

For the trade-in:

1. Called Samsung sales and spoke with a CSR. I confirmed that the $200 trade-in credit applies to a phone that (a) runs any verison of Android or iOS, (b) powers on and holds a charge, (c) does not have a cracked or damaged screen), and (e) has only normal signs of wear-and-tear. I confirmed with the CSR that any phone that meets these requirements would work, no matter how old or cheap. I also verified that minor scratches to the phone's screen or body were considered normal wear and tear and would not cause the trade in to be rejected. Finally, I recorded the phone call in case Samsung doesn't honor the trade-in.

2. With the above in mind, I purchased a brand new Alcatel phone from Walmart for $20. (can't post link, too new).

3. I will be sending the phone back to them tomorrow and I'll see what they do.

Other notes from my conversation with the CSR:

* Samsung's return policy is that items may be returned within 30 days. You have 15 days from *receipt* to initiate the return, and Samsung must receive the item within another 15 days.

* Officially, the item must be unopened to receive a full refund. Opened items are subject to a 15% restocking fee. The CSR told me that is is noramlly uncommon for Samsung to charge the restocking fee for items (even opened ones) that are returned in excellent condition, with all original accessories.

So far I like the phone, but not sure if I will be keeping it or exchanging it for a normal S8. I'm also not thrilled with the absence of a way to unlock the bootloader. This is my first experience with a Samsung phone and I kinds of just assumed that like my ZTE, an unlocked, non-carrier phone would have the bootloader accessible.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Have you received your S8? Also when are you planning to ship your trade-in?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Vitamin_D:
Did you ever request to return the S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Yes I did. They sent me a shipping label, but the date in the email showed that this label will be available til 08/01, but I tried to print at the end of July, but unfortunately it was already expired. Contacted Samsung, explained situation, but all I got is: sorry, we don't send another label. This is how they do business!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Vitamin_D:
I requested on too. Maybe that's why it says confirmed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
1) But if it says confirmed, does it mean return is confirmed?

2) Another user here reported that his page is also shows confirmed, although he didn't receive his phone yet.

I asked a rep to send an email to the warehouse and ask what these wordings mean exactly. By her words, it is the warehouse that changes the status of trade-ins.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jadams161:
I've just been waiting for the S8 to ship. I get it Monday . Never requested to cancel or anything. My trade just shows confirmed. I plan to ship the trade right in.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
I just checked my order page and here is what I see: the status of my trade in shown as: product shipped... this is very strange. Before it showed, delivered, then confirmed and now product shipped?! Also the trade-in value is: $0.00 at the moment, but used to show $200
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
I believe the status has changed since this morning.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Vitamin_D:
Mine looks the same. I guess they are sending my Nexus 4 back. They don't want it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Hmm, good thinking, but I have never heard of devices which were sent back, as Samsung's trade-in terms and conditions mention that devices won't be sent and either be appraised as $25 or $200. I guess anything is possible with Samsung as they failed to streamline the trade-in process.

Lets say, you are correct and your device gets send back to you, then what happens with $200 discount we all got on the S8?

My take on this is that the trade-in status is temporary(possibly inaccurate) and keeps changing often. Will see what happens in the next couple of days.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Vitamin_D:
This is silly though. This shouldn't take so long. I got the phone over a month ago.