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[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Kameyuu:
Alright, hello everyone,

I'm having a pretty weird issue here. I've flashed my DUK-L09 and the C432B183 EU Firmware, everything was running fine.

I couldn't make a backup of the /data/ partition though, someone told me to wipe the data to decrypt it, but nothing came good after this.

So I tried to flash back the old recovery image by extracting it, flashing it via fastboot, as I would normally do; enter the factory reset, run it.

Everything is good, it goes up to 100% pretty fast, less than 2 minutes. I then enter the setup wizard the NFC is acting weird. It keeps activating

and deactivating illogically. So, ignoring this issue, I kept up configuring the phone then once I'm logged in Google and sync'd, pops a Huawei ID

logging page really really fast then goes back to the EMUI menu at the beginning of the Setup, in an infinite loop.

Useful information to let you help me better:

- Many firmwares. Currently trying to flash back to B120a and NoCheck from OldDroid and Morph. (Edit: Didn't work)

- Phone unlocked, TWRP accessible.

- Getting a weird "Error 9" when trying to run Update.zip from TWRP.

- Sideload working, but not transferring anything.

- Cannot find any B182 or B130 stock firmware. Everything seems to be gone from Huawei's servers.

- The loading logo isn't Honor anymore but Android, for a reason I can't yet understand.

- Restoring a clean backup (without /data/, since I couldn't back it up) did not fix the problem.

- Trying to update with the 3 buttons do not work, even with the right firmware (C432B183) (Software install failed)

- Factory reset works with the right ROM, but gets me to the setup loop issue.

- The loop occurs when I am supposed to see the Huawei ID setup page. If I do not put any SIM card, or WiFi

I am prompted to choose which way to restore data; if I skip this step, it blinks and doesn't do anything.

- I tried to restore via WiFi (Google's cloud stored data from my account), but it does the same thing as mentioned

earlier. It blinks multiple times rapidly the "Huawei ID" setup page then goes back to the first Setup screen w/o

me being able to do anything about that.

I'll be glad if you knew the answer to this, because I'm all lost right now.

Greetings, Kameyuu.
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Kameyuu:
UP !

After many tries and a LOT of hard work, and spent an entire night (was about to spend the second night on this), I found the culprit and now I know what the issue is, it sounds completely legitimate.

So here are the reason and the solution to this issue:

Actually, my CUST was somehow broken. I never flashed it back because no one told me to flash the CUST.img back. They told me to flash BOOT, SYSTEM, and RECOVERY only.

So, after I downloaded a software called HUAWEI Multi-Tool (From hwmt.ru) I noticed they were also asking for the CUST.img and USERDATA.img (<- this one was apparently optional)

So, trying my luck I flashed it. Did a factory reset, and all, it acted weird and failed, then I tried again and it succeeded. So, with all my hope I booted the phone to the system, started configuring... And it worked !

I was able to set up the phone. For a -yet- unknown reason, some apps look missing and the NFC is still blinking on and off repeatedly and randomly, but I'm investigating that.

If you have any question on the precise steps feel free to send me a PM or ask in the thread directly I'll be glad to sort your issue out.
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Kameyuu:
[EDIT]

Sorry, double post I don't know why my message was posted twice. Feel free to delete this message @moderators
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
I'm wondering if the PH-1 has support for aptX over Bluetooth. The spec page does not mention this.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Azdian:
It doesn’t .
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
Thanks for the confirmation!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] datafirm:
does it have a comparable codec that's lossless or low in that regard?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Tim Elliott:
Any update? I have aptx on my Oneplus One and would hate to have audio quality go down moving to the Essential. My headphones are Tone Platinum.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Amd4life:
Man this phone is turning out to be a disaster, no aptx??? Even at $450, they might need another price drop, geez.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bill3508:
The majority of devices don't.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bmg1001:
Once Android O or LineageOS is released publicly, you should be able to install the aptX and aptXHD codecs via root or recovery.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] johdost:
does the oreo beta support aptX now?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Jonathanlc2005:
it doesnt?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Jonathanlc2005:
It doesn't?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Azdian:
Android O supports Aptx, you can't find these options on Nougat.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DaveHTC200:
The ph1 doesn't support it but they're looking at it apparently
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Seamonkey79:
aptX worked with my Anker Soundbuds Curve, at least it seemed to. Unlike when I connect to my car, the aptX didn't automatically change in the Dev Options area when I was listening on the headset. Sound quality was good, but it's Bluetooth, so still noticeably not wired.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] shawnjohnson159:
I'm assuming this was with the Oreo beta?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Jonathanlc2005:
yep
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
Essential said in their most recent AMA today that aptX is NOT supported even in the Oreo beta but they're working on it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Warlord721:
This. Also they said it's more of a licensing issue than a hardware/software issue.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
Yes, aptX is nothing but a codec. Purely software, but has to be licensed from Qualcomm. Plenty of devices use aptX even without Qualcomm processors (like Huaewi phones running HiSilicon chips and Samsung phones with Exynos chips).
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] shawnjohnson159:
I am really hoping it is supported in the final version of Oreo for Essential, licensed if necessary. Just started using my new Bluetooth headphones today, listening to FLAC, and had a few drops during some songs. I syncing some of the same songs to my HTC 10 tonight and will try to see if I can get an apt-X connection going tomorrow with the HTC and compare the results a bit. I really, really want to keep my beautiful Essential Phone, with its clean, stock OS and dialer that puts HTC to shame. I am not an audio expert, but I am sensitive to hearing new details or lack of...like I can't stand the compression of satellite radio. I wonder if Essential would have to license LDAC (Sony)?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
Drop outs are not caused by the codec but by connection quality. I've noticed that a lot of Bluetooth products have very poor antennas. aptX wouldn't change that though. aptX is nice, there is a difference, but it's not huge. I can hear it in nice headphones for sure but I don't think it's totally necessary, because even with aptX, Bluetooth isn't the greatest quality. Plugging my Bluetooth headphones into a quality DAC with a 3.5mm cable makes them sound much better than aptX Bluetooth.

I'm pretty sure the Oreo beta has LDAC.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] shawnjohnson159:
Now if only I could find where I hid my DAC :eek:

(edit) BTW: This discussion inspired me to go through all the drawers and cabinets in my office again - found my portable DAC!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Seamonkey79:
This - only reason I thought aptX might be working was that the option didn't change on its own when I connected my headset, where it did change on its own back to SBC when I connect to my car. The difference between wired and bluetooth is much more noticeable than between aptX and SBC, it's kind of insulting to my ears. Only use the headset for mowing the lawn, and only use the car Bluetooth because they hid the AUX-in plug 3 feet away from anywhere convenient to set my phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
I don't think you need audiophile quality 24/7. In my Lexus with the nice sound system, Bluetooth sounds plenty good when I'm driving over gravel and rough roads. When I'm walking the dog, Bluetooth through some Bose SoundSports is perfectly fine. It's when I get home that I throw on some AKG K7XX through an amp and care about audio quality. aptX is NICE, but it's not critical to me.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bofh999:
thats only because most people have craptacular sound systems.

even those high prices ones (specially when bose is on the label) is usually just crappy, also the source is often not the best.

but when you compare with a decent soundsystem/phones with a decent high quality lossless source you will hear a massive difference.

besides that aptx offers almost no delay. some apps take the bluetooth delay into account (liek youtube) others dont (vlc/netflix) so watching movies on those apps is without aptx not possible since normal bluetooth usually have a lag between 500ms and 1500ms
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Haloruler64:
Haha whenever there's a discussion about audio quality, there has to be someone that insists Bose sucks.

Strictly music quality wise (ignoring delay), the difference aptX makes isn't huge. If it's big enough for an audiophile to care, they wouldn't be using Bluetooth anyway. Any Bluetooth headphones will sound 10x better through a 3.5mm cable and quality DAC.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bofh999:
Ok first thats where you wrong.

You can make concessions to mobility still demand a decent quality.

as for with decent aptx headphones, a decent source and viper4 android you can have quiet a spectacular result

that will beat most regular soundsystems, well at least in detail and clarity.

given you spend some time and make some good average setups depending on what youre listening too.

and yes the difference is huge, sorry it is. you wont hear that difference on the usual chinesium craptacular equipment bose and dre takes a fortune for. on those the difference is minor (but still hearable without the need to check which codec is running, youll hear it if you know both)

and no cable wont soudn better if we talk about playing from a phone. the interference in the phone is to high the dac in the phone is crap too anyway so if you compare to aptx you wont have an advantage there, not huge and sometimes even an disadvantage.

if you wanna know what sbc does to your signal comapred to aptx here some frequency tests

http://www.sereneaudio.com/blog/how-good-is-bluetooth-audio-at-its-best

its not a total comparision but it shows you whats happening on the way
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cammaris:
Sorry to revive this thread from the underground. I just noticed this.

https://www.aptx.com/products/essential-phone

Confirmed aptX support.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cowisland:
All Android phones after some version support LDAC codec. Essential with Android 9 certainly does. I am no expert, but does not LDAC offer an even higher bitrate than aptX HD? So why care about aptX support? Perhaps only if your receiver doesn't support LDAC.

As a subjective data point, I do not hear much of a difference between dragonfly black (a wired connection) and earstudio ES100 with LDAC (with Shure se535 earbuds).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jason504:
Please can someone tell me how to make the brightness slider show up with just one pull from the top of the notification bar
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] mike28:
Is this what you mean
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] SiNJiN76:
Click on the down arrow thats on the right side... then you'll see the menu thats been posted above.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jason504:
My brightness slider is gone all together. That's why I was wondering if they have something in the settings. I have looked and looked
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Yeah it's that "show control on top" option shown above. That's how I did it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jason504:
Yeah but how do I get to that when my brightness slider is gone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] jason504:
I used a theme for the status bar icons to make them blue and that is what's doing it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Bixby maybe?
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dominic987:
Hi everyone,

I've recently messed up terribly on the Canadian model of this phone. The model # is KII-L05 and the problem is that I'm stuck on the logo screen when booting.

I was unable to flash a custom ROM properly and have no backups. I have TWRP 3.1.1-0 installed and have tried flashing cm12.1, cm-13.0, lineage-13.0 and lineage-14.1 with the proper gapps to no success. I also tried eRecovery (with a lot of trouble getting to it using the Vol+/- because it loads TWRP 99% of the time) but it won't detect the dload/UPDATE.APP that I acquired from the Canadian Huawei support site nor will it update via wifi.

I've run out of ideas so I'd appreciate some assistance in finding a solution either getting back to stock ROM(firmware?) or a custom ROM that supports this model.

If there's already an answer posted, please pass along the link as I've come up with nothing searching and following most of what's been said before.

Thanks,
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
You just have an option to restore the backup if someone can share it.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dominic987:
I was hoping it wouldn't have to come to that...

For clarity, would that be using TWRP to restore the backup or using the eRecovery/UPDATE.APP method?

I'll try my luck in the file repository to see if anyone has it.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
you should try both.

TWRP backup and dload method. any of them could work
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] bb709394:
Extract your update.app using a program like 7zip -- it should contain a boot.img file. Use the ADB method to manually flash the file.

While your at it, if there is a system.img file -- flash that as well.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
It may not work and dload will be best option here.

Fastboot may not allow him anymore to flash anything
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dominic987:
Your suggestions are noted.

I'll try my luck at waiting a while longer for someone with a backup until I go flashing more things.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Did you try flashing stock recovery then flashing via dload?
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dominic987:
I mentioned in my original post that I have no backups. Unfortunately, that includes me not having stock recovery to start from scratch.

My current eRecovery doesn't recognize anything I put into dload nor does it update via wifi.

I'm currently outreaching to Huawei Canada (been more than a few days without a response) as well as friends/coworkers that may have the phone that can help with no success.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
do you have orignal firmware file for your phone?if not download it from huawei website acoording to you model number
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dominic987:
No backups, that includes anywhere internal or external of the phone in question. Already tried the Huawei site and they have Marshmallow - I suspect I need anything older that's on Lollipop.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
Unfortunately there are no official firmware yet for this mate. I tried looking for you but couldn't get any. Its just OTA and not full firmware that could help you with dload.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
May be last option is to take it to Huawei service center they will fix it for you.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moocow1452:
Hi guys, I have a Nexus 5X on PixelRom Oreo, and when I tried to manually enable Daydream with the handset_core_hardware mod, the launcher kept on failing on the next boot. I was wondering if the original build has a similar issue and/or there is a fix available, or is Oreo just too new?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moocow1452:
Bump?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abemore:
I've been failing to get daydream working on my stock 8.1 Nexus 5X. I can't find anyone who knows how to make it work. I also tried the permissions/xml mod, plus I tried device spoofing via build.prop. No dice.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AnubuRe:
Hey Guys

As title says how do i do this? (Transfer Files via WiFi To\From PC Without Using An App)

I thought i would be simple like it was with my Sony Z3, no extra app needed or anything, in my computer internal & external folders would show up same as if i'd plugged in a USB cable. Surly i'm missing a simple method.

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] odesskiy:
I got my pre-ordered unlocked N8 from Samsung on 08/12. I did not order Premium Care when checking out. I wanted to add it but when I open Samsung+ application, it is showing the device being out of warranty. Pretty weird for a brand new phone. I called several times and got the run around. Finally today a case was opened and I was promised that someone would get in touch with me next week.

If you have an unlocked N8, can you please go into the Samsung+ application, click on the menu and under My Products click on the "Samsung Galaxy Note 8". What do you see?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Mr. Toad:
Standard limited warranty. Unlocked, no premium care.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] odesskiy:
Ugh...the lady that opened the case for me said I wasn't the first one she came across. Hopefully they can get it resolved.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] lolitslee:
I have the same issue as you, figured I'd check in a week or so since I figured it was some glitch in their system.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] odesskiy:
Called 3 times, case escalated, no solution. Until I chatted with Samsung support on Facebook Messenger and the guy suggested unregistering the device from Samsung account and re-registering it. Lo and behold, it's magically showing being under warranty now :D:D:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] J-C.Martin:
I have the same issue, how do you unregister your device??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Here's my screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] odesskiy:
Log into your account on Samsung.com, go to My Account, it will show your registered devices. Next to your Note 8 it will show the option to Remove this Product.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] BigMosley:
Same here, unlocked currently on Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] krazieboy:
It's basically a **** up with samsung's part. Mines had the same issue, except i had issues registering for Samsung care. They told me that my serial had no warranty info in the system and that's why it shows out of warranty. Mines went away when i added samsung care.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] babbar559:
Everything looks good here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kakavl2010:
can u give me the phone's infomation in the setting ? ex: build version, etc...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Seems like they gave me longer than 12 months. Was bought in Nov 2017.View attachment 4423069
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
I'm looking to find the best rugged protective case with a holster possible for my note 8, with a belt clip. I work in a auto shop and don't want to use it without a great case. Any recommendations would be awesome
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] elbarto7:
This one looks good https://youtu.be/FdzrhgZDUro but I'm waiting for UAG monarch (black) or plyo to be in stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Saturny:
Been using Otterbox since the Note 5. Hasn't let me down [emoji106]

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] KBeckett:
The Otterbox Defender is bulky but would probably be your best bet if you're also looking for a holster. I've used the thinner Commuter on my last two Samsung phones and they're both good as new despite multiple hard drops.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
The way he puts that screen on the desk an all drives me insane lmao those cases would be fine but I don't see it standing up to much lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
My only thing with the Otterbox for the note 8 is no built in screen protector
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Devil'sRival:
I've never used one but the zizo bolt may work. Amazon has them for $18 with a glass screen protector. I'm waiting to see if they make it in green like the s8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Looks ridiculous, but hey, I'm sure it protects well

https://smile.amazon.com/Tomplus-Mi...505623180&sr=8-76&keywords=note+8+rugged+case
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Robatic:
Ordered this for my wife, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074...ase+note+8&dpPl=1&dpID=51WLvY4JfhL&ref=plSrch, she has had the Note 5 version for the past 2 years. I've had a UAG case on my note 5 for a little over a year and it's taken alot of abuse without a scratch on the phone. Decided to get this, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074...te+8+magma&dpPl=1&dpID=51L91xalFCL&ref=plSrch , for my note 8 because of the built in screen protector and it a little less boxy than the one my wife has.

I think Supcase and iBlason are the same brand because their products are the same and they both use the "Unicorn Beatle" branding.

Hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ggrant3876:
I've purchased two, the Otterbox Defender which I'm currently using and the Seidio Dilex which should come in sometime this week. I have both of these cases for my S8+ and I alternate them weekly, not sure if I prefer one over the other. I believe the Seidio is a bit slimmer though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
Bro we love those cases from supcase, we have used them since the note 4! But they won't be shipped or in stock till the 20th is what it shows for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Circlel05:
I use a Zizo with a holster for work. Phone slipped out of my shirt pocket 3 days after getting it and shattered the TGSP I put on. Use the Zizo at work then switch to my spigen tough armour or Ringke when at home.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] bedroc:
Another vote for zizo bolt case, although I didn't like the screen protector that came with it. Makes screen glare more and need to press harder when typing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
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We went with the i-blason and the dumbasses sent the wrong colors they don't match plus the built in protector is bubbled extremely hard to text or anything. So I am using a tgsp an popped the other protector out of the case. Win but I'm still looking for a better option!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] s4pat:
I'm finding the otterbox to be less bulky than previous phones/OB cases I've had. using a skinomi HD clear screen protector with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
I would have gotten the Otterbox but no built in protector an they are still calling it dust proof lmao
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] s4pat:
They always end up with dust in them anyway! [emoji20] [emoji20] The skinomi HD and OB case is a nice combo thus far
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
I would agree the only Otterbox that didn't was the one for my s7 edge. Never had dust at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] elbarto7:
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
Eh never liked UAG no built in protection or dust proofing as well as no belt clip
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
Anyone have any luck with temdan?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tongueman87:
Does anyone use a case that can actually protect it from being cracked scratched or what ever? UAG doesn't protect the screen tech 21 doesn't either.