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[Oukitel (All phone models)] Alberto96:
Device Recovered using SP_MDT, but i can't find any way to avoid this bootloader unlock. Damn
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Levered:
Good luck, i've try many method but failed:D
[Oukitel (All phone models)] _krtx:
To get the phone rooted - can it be a way to unlock phones bootloader (as described in the russian forum) first and after that bootloader unlock, using a rooting software like Kingroot, Framaroot, RootGenius or something like that?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Penych:
Please understand, rooting is not a problem, you can easily get it. Just after unlocking of bootloader you will loose possibility to make phone calls .
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Alberto96:
Easily? Not at all.

You can't disable dm-verity (image verification basically to avoid tampering) on this device without flashing a patched boot.img, that requires an unlocked bootloader. Thus, you can't root it without losing telephony.

I tried to find a workaround, with no luck. Need to study this new security barrier...
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Penych:
This is exactly what I mean, you can have root only with loosing telephony.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Alberto96:
Okay, the sentence was not 100% clear ;)
[Oukitel (All phone models)] ilmervanhattem:
I'm going to buy a different phone. Without root it's so so.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] _krtx:
Me too, without root it's boring
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Levered:
Hahaha..lol
[Oukitel (All phone models)] FennoManiac:
Hey guys! I just came home with my brand new K3 :)

My friends are ICT-professionals and very security conscious. They linked me tons of horror stories of chinese made phones spying on people.

I must admit, that they managed to scare me a little and I thought, that I'm going to flash clean stock ROM from google and try getting rid of any spyware there might be on the phone.

But I have learned, that is not so simple :laugh:

I guess that I'm going to just install all antivirus scanners and run them before I start using the phone :eek:

Edit:

PANIC! MalwareBytes found Android/Trojan.Agent.AED on sound recorder, which is system file and can't be removed, only disabled. How worried should I be? :-o
[Oukitel (All phone models)] h4m5t3r:
Yes, there is an trojan in sound recorder.

Sophos names this trojan Andr/Xgen2-CY.

I wrote to oukitel a note about this one month ago.

(used the ContactUs page on their website)

No answer or any reaction until today...

You can disable sound recorder and delete all cache and data, but watch out: sound recorder activates itself again!
[Oukitel (All phone models)] FennoManiac:
Thank you for the warning. Sound recorder did indeed activate itself again!

I'm going to write to Oukitel and their Finnish importer and ask about this issue. Lets see what they say, if anything :D
[Oukitel (All phone models)] h4m5t3r:
Perhaps somone can post a link to download an older firmware version (e.g. P6GFFTB.OQ.HB.FHD.D3P5PA.1018.V3.08) which has no trojan, and we can downgrade...
[Oukitel (All phone models)] h4m5t3r:
I got the information that there is a website of oukitel with the latest firmware for their phones incl. an install tool and powerpoint manual:

https://www.oukitel.com/latest-software-rom-for-all-oukitel-devices-48.html

My oukitel K3 says: (latest Update via OTA)

P6GFFTB.OQ.HB.FHD.D3P5PA.1121.V3.10

(look up attachments)

On the oukitel firmware (link above) website the latest version for oukitel K3 is:

P6GFFTB.OQ.HB.FHD.D3P5PA.1108.V3.11

I will try flashing this firmware V3.11 next week... - perhaps its without this trojan.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] h4m5t3r:
For your information:

This is a screenshot of sophos antivirus with the name of the detected trojan:
[Oukitel (All phone models)] FennoManiac:
Hey thanks! How did you find that page? I went through the menus on their web page but did not find this page :eek:

My K3 updated itself from 3.10 to V3.11_20171108 automatically when I started using it. So it seems that the trojan is on V3.10 firmware. Maybe it is not on this full version :)

I hope someone with bit more experience with phones can try this and tell us the results. I'm an IT guy, but not a phone guy, and I need my phone, so I'm bit reluctant to start flashing it :D
[Oukitel (All phone models)] FennoManiac:
Hey guys! I just found out that Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has ordered two Oukitel chargers to be withdrawn from sale, one of them recalled.

Affected phones and chargers are:

C5 Pro / TX-140806 http://marek.tukes.fi/Tuote.aspx?nettijulkaisuId=6488

K7000 / TX-140806 http://marek.tukes.fi/Tuote.aspx?nettijulkaisuId=5383

K6000 Pro / APS-S010050200W-G http://marek.tukes.fi/Tuote.aspx?nettijulkaisuId=6489

Links are in finnish, but use google translate so you will get the point :)

First two use same charger and it should stop be used immediately, the third one doesn't follow requirements of EN 60950 standard.

My K3 came with APS-KI018W4E-G charger and I didn't find anything suspicious with little googling. This charger is still sold here, so I think it should be good to use.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] ilmervanhattem:
So the Chinese NSA is listening to us. Not really surprising. Just say "piju" all the time.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] FennoManiac:
EDIT:

I tried flashing my phone with the program and instructions on that page. But I HAD a problem.

There was a mistake on the instructions. It said that I should be pressing [Vol +] when connecting the USB, but that was wrong! I needed to press [Vol -] to enter flash mode!

I found that on one of the first posts.

Booting into different modes:

- Flash mode: press [Vol -] and connect to USB

- Fastboot mode: press [Vol +] and connect to USB

But I have bad news. The trojan is still there :(

TL;DR

-Flashed V3.11 from Oukitel

-Still trojan on Sound Recorder
[Oukitel (All phone models)] FennoManiac:
I was contacted by the Oukitel Official Store on AliExpress. They wanted me to make a video of the problem and link it to them. I took couple of screenshots on posted them. imgur-link

I also contacted Oukitel.fi and they said that they test phones they import and that they have custom firmware, which have added Finnish language and they have modified the operating system for their customers. :confused:

I asked if I could get this "Fennofied" firmware. :D

I did not want to be rude to this support guy, but the official Oukitel firmware already has Finnish language on it :laugh:

And last but not least, I contacted the official service company for Oukitel phones here in Finland called iTapsa.

They thanked me for the information and said that unfortunately they only have access to the v3.11 firmware.

They also promised to contact Oukitel and contact me when they know more. On my reply I told them about this Fennofied firmware which the Oukitel customer support told me about.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Bernard F:
I have the following problem: when installing an APK, the Package Installer is stuck on the access list (which doesn't appear) and only the 'next' button appears, no 'install' button. Clicking 'next' does nothing, but the click registers. I'm on a stock XZ with Android 7.1.1, no display dimmers or other overlay apps. I have cleared the cache of the Package Installer, rebooted again and again to no avail. I'm really at the my wits' end. Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
What are you trying to install?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Bernard F:
It doesn't matter what APK I try to install, none work. Except for fonts. No app or widget will install. Even those which worked a couple of days ago...
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
Do apps from the play store install correctly?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] bruno$0:
I have same problem with an alcatel phone that i change many things. :P The only solution that i found was install the Gapps from restore.
[Sony Xperia XA1 Questions & Answers] DarksonDAP:
Greetings everyone,

I am starting this thread to ask for your help once again. Today, my girlfriend bought a brand new Xperia XA-1. Since her previous mobile was an Xperia L, i figured we could go ahead and use the Xperia Transfer application to make the transition as painless as possible. I installed the application directly from the Play Store in the old Xperia L and launched it in both devices. I then set the Xperia L on "Send" and the Xperia XA-1 on "Receive". I then made the connection via NFC.

After the process ended her contacts, call log, the SMS messages and a couple of multimedia files stored in the mobile were transfered successfully. Even though Sony states that transfering between 2 Xperia models can also transfer installed apps, accounts and home layout, this is sadly not the case for me. I managed to synchronise all of her accounts, but there is a fair share of applications (and their data) that has to be transfered somehow. So, why is the app NOT working as advertised? I have considered Titanium backup, but it requires a rooted device to work. Any recommendations will be much appreciated.
[Sony Xperia XA1 Questions & Answers] simply F:
Hi

Does she have the same Google account in the two Sony?
[Sony Xperia XA1 Questions & Answers] DarksonDAP:
The first time we tried she didn't, then i tried again with the same google account synchronised with both devices but still no joy... We ended up reinstalling the apps manualy, a very frustrating task...
[Sony Xperia XA1 Questions & Answers] simply F:
Hi

So I think it didn't work because L has Android 4.4, instead xa1 has 7. So some apps weren't updated to last version in L, because no longer supported.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superman691973:
Ok, had a slight issue getting everything to work with windows 10. Anyway i was able to get everything going eventually however when I ran "flash-all" i wound up errors all the way and ended with

Getvar: version:bootloader FAILED (command write failed (no error))

Press any key to exit.....

Nothing installed, I'm stuck in bootloader. What can i do from here?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iwjosi:
try to flash bootloader v4.23 first and then flash factory image
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superman691973:
Having trouble attempting that now as well, laptop doesn't recognize Nexus anymore, it's listed as unknown usb device. Command prompt tells me "waiting for any device" when I try to do anything
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superman691973:
Any other ideas? Or do I have a new paperweight on my hands
[Sony Xperia XA1 Questions & Answers] FlavioHonorio08:
I would like to know if the Xperia Xa1 can already be flashed. :confuso:

if so, how?

Thanks :dedos cruzados:
[Sony Xperia XA1 Questions & Answers] Chronic2k13:
In what respect do you mean by 'flashed'?
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] shinjipsx:
i just bought an otg adapter to connect my audio-technica atr2500 but my phone its not detecting the microphone.. im on 7.1.1 its there any rom or i need root access?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] diehard2013:
why?

I never attempted any rooting or twrp installation...

thx.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] benzxi:
it's 0x0, its not
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] diehard2013:
o.o
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dovesong:
I have a problem with the Samsung Galaxy S8 unlocked, carrier-free USA version (SM-G950U1) and the way it interacts (or fails to interact) with certain cell towers/bands/frequencies while trying to connect with T-Mobile.

Inside some large buildings, it doesn't get a signal. What *appears* to be happening, based on my limited knowledge of these things, is that the phone can't see/maintain a connection to any LTE or GSM signals, and keeps defaulting to CDMA.

Other phones DO have service at the same time and place, *including* my Galaxy S5 with the same T-Mobile sim card that I'm trying to use in my S8. I can take my S8 outside (or into many other buildings) and it maintains an LTE/GSM signal without problems. The trouble spots are consistent, so this is annoying to debug because I have to go to certain places, but once I'm there, the problem reliably happens.

Since my old phone with my current sim card still works in these same locations, I don't think it's exclusively a carrier problem, and is either a) something wrong with the phone, or b) something wrong with the interaction between T-Mobile and the unlocked Galaxy S8. Because I can't find discussion anywhere online about option B, I've been assuming it was option A. However, I've tested 2 S8's so far and both had the same problem, so now I'm not sure what to think. I've just picked up a third S8 that I'll test in the next few days.

All the S8's are running the latest stock Touchwiz software and are not rooted.

Does anyone know enough about these things to help? I'm attaching screenshots of info from the app LTE Discovery - all tests are using the same T-Mobile sim card except in one case, as noted:

** (QA) S8 at location "V", with no LTE and a HSPA+ signal -103 dBm. It appears to be connecting to/only see CDMA towers.

** (QB) S8 at "V", with no LTE and a GSM (?) signal -97 dBm.

** (QC) S8 at "V", with a VERIZON sim card that I briefly borrowed to test with, with LTE on band 13 with -108 dBm and a CDMA 1xRTT signal at -96 dBm.

** (QD) S5 at "V", an LTE signal on band 4 with -113 dBm and GSM -69 dBm.

** (QE) S8 at location "P", with no LTE and a HSPA+ signal -99 dBm. It appears to be connecting to/only see CDMA towers.

** (QF) S8 at "P", with no LTE and a CDMA (?) signal -89 dBm.

** (QG) S8 at "P", with an LTE signal on band 2 (through a CDMA tower?) at -130 dBm. The cell radio is "connecting" and it sees a bunch of LTE and GSM towers that it apparently decides not to use...

** (QH) S5 at "P", an LTE signal on band 4 with -113 dBm and GSM -75 dBm.

What on earth is going on? Anyone else experiencing this? Your insights are appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dovesong:
(This is a follow up to the thread I posted at https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/help/s8-signal-loss-buildings-phones-4g-lte-t3660313)

(Also possibly of interest, discussion of this same question at https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/7351hb/galaxy_s8_unlocked_smg950u_not_maintaining_tmo/)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
US Unlocked S8's model # is: G950U1. I have the same model and used it on T-Mobile for about 2 months before flashing firmware on it. My work building has Band 4 and Band 12. There are spots in the building where phone would have low Band 4 signal, then would connect to Band 12. I haven't seen any weird behavior of the signal in my building. The reason I keep bringing my building as an example is because it is very tricking for phones without band 12 to properly have signal there, at least on T-Mobile.(haven't checked other carriers)

Then I flashed my phone with T-Mobile firmware and continue to have coverage as I did when my phone was running an unlocked firmware. You could flash your phone with T-Mobile's firmware which will give you all T-Mobile features, but will also give you few of their apps, but they can be disabled.

If you decide to flash the phone, use "flashing standard firmware" option - https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dovesong:
Thank you! So you think the S8 isn't properly connecting to band 4 or 12, and that could be the problem? It does look like it might only ever be connecting to bands 2 and 4, so if it doesn't by default connect to band 12, maybe that is the problem. Although my S5 connects to band 4 in both those spots, but my S8 doesn't, so I don't know if band 12 is really the issue.

I have the unlocked AQH3 firmware and bootloader installed now - I assume this is the "XAA" version? If I try flashing the T-Mobile version of that same firmware release, should I expect that to change something about the network settings/capabilities that I can't otherwise change? And this does not require root, correct?

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
Root isn't needed.

I don't really know what changes it will bring as far as networking capabilities, but if it is the T-Mobile firmware, then it most likely be very well suited for its network. Unlocked model still connected to band 12 and I don't know if your city or place has band 12, but you can easily find out by using LTE Discovery app and it will show you. Flashing to T-Mobile firmware gave me the ability to place "video call, have advanced massaging and has DIGITS service build into the phone app" + some people also mention that 4x4 MIMO and 256 QAM are also supported on T-Mobile's firmware + I have read stories that they got better signal as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dovesong:
An update, for anyone else having this issue: my best theory has been that the phone was prioritizing non-LTE signals over a weak LTE signal. How I fixed it the first time: enter the BAND service mode via the native dialer by dialing *#2263# (2263 spells BAND). Clear all bands, then select all LTE bands (ONLY LTE) and apply the changes. This forces the phone to use only LTE signals, no matter their strength. It's worth noting that you may need to alter this when traveling through areas without LTE service, by re-entering the menu and selecting all bands and applying the changes.

My phone *just* updated to Oreo, and the problem may be back, although I haven't had a chance to thoroughly test or debug it, yet...
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jtlefebvre:
Hi gang,

I have a Sprint HTC 10 that I completely S-Offed, Unlocked, and formatted with nothing left except the recovery. I have TWRP 3.1.0-0-pme installed for recovery. I had changed the CID to SuperCID 11111111 and now I'm trying to install a stock T-Mobile RUU so I can get the T-mobile radio with the latest T-Mobile build.. it seems like it won't work though. When I run the T-Mobile RUU while the phone is in download mode, it starts work but then it says that I need to download and use the correct recovery tool.. I'm assuming that this is talking about a Sprint RUU. Am I only allowed to stick with custom roms on this but use the default Sprint radio that's already on the phone? Does it matter for VoLTE and WiFi-Calling on T-mobile? Will it deter my speed? Here's some screenshots of the information I have for the phone.

Basically, I just want to be able to use the phone with T-Mobile. I figured S-Off would allow me to adjust the radio for that of T-Mobile.

btw, I had that decryption issue that popped up and I completely wiped all of the system data since I couldn't find "user data" like some posts had said.. I'm not worried though, I made a complete backup using TWRP before I wiped and used the special SuperSU tailored for this phone. I also sunshine S-Offed while the Bootloader was unlocked.. could that have been my issue? It stated that I would've had to format the "user data" folder, but I didn't think much of it because I was going to install stock T-Mobile on it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best,

Johnnie
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Dlind:
I'm not 100% sure but when it says stock recovery tool, I think it means that you need to use the stock recovery
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] twinnfamous:
Your gonna have to change the mid to T-Mobiles mid. Not sure if the phone will actually work like T-Mobile seeing how sprint is CDMA and not GSM. Why don't u just try putting the Tmobile sim in and switch setting to global mode? See what works as u may brick your device by trying to convert it to a T-Mobile device. Honestly you should read through some threads and see if someone has all ready accomplished this.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Tarima:
Follow this guide,

https://xdaforums.com/sprint-htc-10/how-to/tut-debrand-sprint-htc-10-flash-ruu-t3501250

It's not as straightforward as simply flashing the tmobile ruu.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jtlefebvre:
Thanks Tarima. I'm going to follow this today and will report back. Well at least I got half way there. This is the price you pay when you simply don't wanna pay. Amiright? But seriously thank you. I missed that thread
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Tarima:
No worries, ya the Sprint variant is a pain in the ass to mess around with.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jtlefebvre:
I'd also like to thank twinnfamous for his or her reply as well. I knew that the MID would probably have something to do with it at some point. The first thing i need to do is i guess put an accepting ROM on the phone first before I can do it. I think I'll take my chances on trying to go straight T-mo even for a CDMA device. I'll definitely post some updates on my progress after i check out Tarima's privided thread. No guts no glory. ;)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] bootlooper:
I am using a sprint 10 on T-Mobile. You can use the T-Mobile RUU or the US unlocked RUU. The US unlocked seems to get the most updates.

But, before you do this you need to unlock the sim port in nvram and backup the radio,modemst1, and modemst2 partitions. Again this must be done while sprint software installed.

After flashing desired RUU flash back the 3 backed up partitions above.

You will not get volte nor Wi-Fi calling on this configuration. Maybe after the merger?

If you make the mid and cid match a real device and keep a stock recovery you can take OTA updates. If you lose service after reflash the sprint radio again and you are back in business.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jtlefebvre:
Hi Bootlooper.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to look through this guide that Tarima sent me in order to back up those partitions you were mentioning. Today I just unlocked the sim.. this is the log I got, sound about right?

Log message: > SPC is correct. Phone unlocked

Reading NV-items, in range of: 30159 (0x75CF) - 30159 (0x75CF)

Done.

Writing NV-items from a file:

Done.

I'm assuming I have to change the MID in order to flash the T-mobile RUU because currently I'm unable to do that. Unable to flash any RUU for that matter, but I haven't tried the Sprint one yet.. not necessary for me at the moment.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jtlefebvre:
Wow. This is legit process.

Does Nandroid Backup *root* allow me to backup hidden partitions for the modem? I'm starting to see how this works.. I was searching the forums for a list of the MID for each carrier. I guess the US Unlocked MID is 2PS62500. The sprint MID is 2PS640000. Anyone know what the T-Mobile MID is?

It might be a good idea to stick with just the US developer RUU instead of T-Mobile's RUU.

Has anyone actually tried to flash the HTC 10 modem at all? Or does anyone happen to have an HTC 10 T-Mobile Modem firmware/ baseband img? I'm willing to try and flash once I figure out how to backup the modem partitions.

Best,

Johnnie
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] bootlooper:
T-Mobile cid T-MOB010 mid 2PS650000

Us unlocked cid BS_US001 mid 2PS650000

I have been searching for how to back up radios and have come up empty. Will try to figure after I get home. If you flash one of the RUU ps6img to SD card. it won't overwrite the radios and cause you to lose simunlock. Look in the stock forum for this. You can update firmware using any file that doesn't include a radio.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jtlefebvre:
Thanks so much Bootlooper. I'll be messing with this for the next few days. I'll give an update if I come across anything in particular.

Best,

Johnnie
[Sony Xperia X Themes, Apps, and Mods] kaiiori:
Unlocked Bootloader

before starting, you need to check that your xperia X is suitable for unlocking the bootloader

enter the following code in your bookmark

*#*#7378423#*#*

once inside the service menu go to the following options

service info/configuration

inside it locates the following code

Rooting status:

Bootloader unlock allowed:

if it appears at the end of the code and you can unlock your bootloader in case you do not see it

in the code you will not be able to continue with the process

Rooting status:

Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes

to unlock your bootloader visit the official page: Unlocked Bootloader Sony