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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nikexv2:
Samsung doesnt care if it is unlockable or not, see, the exynos variant can be freely unlocked.

It's the us carriers that ***** about unlocked bootloaders nothing more.

And you paid for a piece of hardware that is known for being locked down, nothing hidden.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
What is your point? It's not like they sell equivalent locked and unlocked versions in the us (no, the 950f is not equivalent as it does not work on ~half the us carriers).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nikexv2:
Its not samsung that wants the bootloader locked its the carriers in the usa so your petition is adressed to the wrong company.

Exynos variant doesnt work in the usa because it was never meant for this market.

Snapdragon and exynos are equivalent
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
First of all, it's not my petition I didn't make it or sign it lol. Exynos and snapdragon do not have equivalent radios the need for CDMA in the us is the whole reason the soc is different.

My comment was in response to your "you knowingly blah blah blah" comment, as it's irrelevant given there isn't an equivalent unlocked alternative.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nm1557:
Okay everyone. I purchased the UNLOCKED variant. So what carrier is keeping my boot-loader locked?

Spoiler; no-carrier. Samsung is keeping it locked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nikexv2:
If samsung made an unlockable bootloader for the non carrier version of the snapdragon s8 then you could just flash that unlockable bootloader to an lets say verizon s8 and defeat the whole bootloader locking story., that's why every SD835 s8 is locked.

And you said you didn't create the petition but Lol you used the same nick from xda to create the petition, just stop being pathetic, i'm out
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Ummmm no? I have no idea who made this thread, or the petition, or wtf you are even talking about. Whats "pathetic" are your supposed detective skills. Take another look at my "nick" (lol) and at the op and the petition one more time buddy. lol how stupid are you?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sofir786:
He wasn't talking to you, just thought I'd point that out, he quoted the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anonaru:
Sure, but when did OP claim they didn't make the petition, and who DID claim they didn't make the petition? I think the guy is all confused haha
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stefanACM:
This is not the way people should ask manufacturer for things like this.

Only way to get anything done is to find connection in big Android news web sites, tell them to publish poll 'Would you buy next Samsung flagship if it will have locked bootloader?' and then put all this people on FIRE there!

And of course, if they persist, people should persist too.

Simple as that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] slickdexic:
I too, will vote with my wallet when choosing my next phone and tablet. If Samsung doesn't leave me a real option for unlocked bootloader, I will spend my money elsewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sofir786:
Just to mention here the Chinese version which is a snapdragon variant has a unlockable boot loader. The US variants don't, the question is why would Samsung do this, if not requested by a carrier otherwise every single snapdragon variant would be locked but they're not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Velaar.Felps:
What about 950/955W? All Canadian phones are carries-unlocked and yet Samsung keeps the BL locked. No reason whatsoever. Definitely will go with a different brand once my S8+ gets old.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
True unfortunately they have different radios too :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex7896:
Dam my samsung order is on its way, and just found out about this... Someone is canceling the order now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhofseth:
Carriers can opt-in or out, that's the smart way to do it for Samsung

Please add Snapdragon Note 8 to the petition title, and you will get more signatures; also, please share this on the S8+, and Note 8 XDA pages too--if you add the Snapdragon Note 8, of course. Carriers can opt-in or out, that's the smart way to do it for Samsung. For example, besides the US Snapdragon S8+, my other phone is a T-Mobile OEM unlocked Motorola Moto Z2 Force. T-Mobile and Sprint allow Lenovo to OEM unlock the Moto Z2 Force, while Verizon and AT&T do not allow it. Samsung cannot blame carriers, because some carriers obviously allow OEM unlock for a different phone that has the exact same CPU/chipset as the aforementioned Samsung (i.e., Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform). Samsung has no valid excuse and cannot shift blame to carriers, but why should they? They can save money off of voided warranties via allowing OEM unlock, and give owners what they want at the same time! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moocman42:
These kind of petitions go nowhere. They've been tried become and go to a deaf ear. The modding community is way too small compared to the rest of the world
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Ajfink:
I (and at least one other person) have experienced what seems to be screen brightness or color temperature shifting/flickering that's visible on predominantly white or bright pages/screens. It's extremely subtle, but noticeable. For my phone, it seems not to occur at 100% brightness, but I typically keep it around 70%, and it's much more visible then.

Is anyone else experiencing something similar? You can go to a site or settings screen on the phone that's mostly white background, browse Twitter, Google Now, etc., and look closely at the white space and see if it seems to shift around to you.

Cheers all.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] NightOrchid:
Hi Folks

Ive just picked up a pre-owned U Ultra, which is BNIB...

I bought it as Unlocked..

What is the latest Unlocked UK firmware and Google security patch?.

Thanks all :)
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Robert_Paulson:
Allow me to answer, even though mine is a European unlocked single sim U Ultra...

Build #: 1.64.401.3

Security patch: 1st July 2017
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] NightOrchid:
Thank You friend.. Much appreciated for that, thats exactly what Ive got.. so thanks..:)

The reason I asked was when I look around the web and XDA all of the EU/UK updates state its still on 1.62.401.1.. I just wanted to check that someone hadnt installed a non-EU/UK rom.

So 1.64,, mustve been just the July security patch..

I know since the M8 / 9, HTC have done most of their updates over Google Play.. but July seems quite an old security patch for a 6 month old flagship device.

Thanks :)
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Robert_Paulson:
You're welcome! I had the exact same question when I bought mine.

HTC is rather punctual regarding their updates. The only reason that can explain the security patch delay is the forthcoming oreo update. Fingers crossed...
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] MaxDev2001:
Hey guys,

I have been downloading a lot of different roms for my Le max 2 the last couple of months. Yet I have just now registered to XDA to ask a question. With all the roms I tried I am having this issue with bluetooth + WiFi.

Problem:

If I connect any bluetooth audio device to my phone my internet signal keeps cutting out every 20 seconds and stays out for about 10 seconds. This is really frustrating and lead to me buying a google audio chromecast. Though I still use my JBL products only if I am not using my phone. Like when cycling or on the beach with my speaker. Anyone have a solution for this?

Thanks in advance,

Max
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] cgigate:
you need login your wireless router to choose "Bluetooth coexist mode" or use 5G band
[Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Questions & Answers] Cossack007:
Hey everyone,

I drove into a big issue with my sister’s phone. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S5 NEO (SM-G903F). Some days ago, I did root the phone of my sister. Everything was allright and worked afterwards. I just had to unlock the OEM lock in the developer options. Additionally, I flashed a custom recovery from “TWRP”. To that point everything did just worked fine as it should be. Now we come to the issue. My sister accidently hit the OEM lock button. Now she can’t boot the phone anymore as the phone shows the message: "Custom binary blocked by FRP lock". Also, if I try to go into the recovery system the message pops of with: "Custom binary blocked by FRP lock" and "Recovery is not seandroid enforcing"! If I turn on the power button or either go into the recovery, I can see the start samsung boot display for 3 seconds after that the phone shuts down automatically. On top on all of that, the phone generally has an overheating issue as it gets really easy very hot and closes application automatically. Now the only options I thought I have is to go into the download mode and connect the phone via USB to “Odin” to flash a new firmware. Easy as it is I started “Odin” on the pc went into the download mode, plugged the USB cable into the pc and waited for the "added" message. Unfortunately, nothing popped up. Therefore, I tried all different cables (Original Samsung, Multi-USB and cables from other phones) on the pc but still no "added" message. After that I tried 3 different PC's even a MAC, I tried all cables on all PC's but it didn't worked. Also I tried it on diffrent USB-Ports. I checked the Device-Manager and also there couldn't find the phone anywhere. I installed “Kies”, tried to somehow connect the phone and installed new drivers. Really nothing worked... I am just not sure if the USB-Debugging button was checked or activated in the developer options or not. Anyway, I guess it shouldn't matter as it should connect in download mode the phone via usb. I really do hope someone is out there who can help me or might has a good tip/advice for me except something like: "You tried already everything", "There is nothing you can do" or " You can throw your phone away".

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,

Cossack007
[Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Questions & Answers] drei.liter.milch:
hey!

don't panic ;) try thisfirst update the samsung usb drivers. then try to restore the phone with the original samsung smart switch software (grab it here)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TNavarro:
I recently started getting a pop up that says "google app has stopped " and it gives me an option to close app or send feedback. Sometimes it pops up every couple minutes does anyone know how to stop this from happening?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaiu22:
+1
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slojam:
Same issue here, been going on for a while, it's worse with latest update. Rolled it back, & it happens less frequently.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chucky7910:
I have a question for anyone using the pixel 2 xl on T-mobile.

Does WiFi calling work and is how call quality, etc on WiFi calling?

I switched from Verizon recently and was thinking of getting the Pixel 2 xl to replace my old Moto x Pure. I need WiFi calling though because I don't get very good signal where I work.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] capsnbottles:
Yes and it works fine for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jblack41510:
Works fine
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] elgoogz:
Hi is there any aim available that could be the same as the wing, ....i have already try ppc slick, im+, etc...its there any way i could use the wing aim and configure it with evdo because it require gprs to conect...any ideas??:confused:
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Vidalik:
I recently bought a LG V10 which was somewhat a dissapointment. The phone itself is very nice, Hi-Fi, built quality and so on. Its the software that bugs me. Refurbished VS990 with a H900 rom, i "upgraded" to the H900020w rom and cant access security/fingerprint settings or delete apps. I cant seem to do anything about it and no solutions has been found.

So im thinking about buying a V20, since it seems its more developer supported. I am looking at an H918 version. Will it be able to have root/custom rom support? Or just so i dont loose my fingerprint scanner again?:confused::)
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] runningnak3d:
I used to have a V10. You lost the fingerprint sensor because you are using the TZ and RPM firmware from an H900 on a VS990. If you are rooted, and could get someone with a VS990 to dump their TZ and RPM partitions, your fingerprint sensor would start working again (as would a lot of other power management stuff).

As for the V20, if you want a guaranteed rootable V20, you have two choices right now: US996 (unlocked), and H910 (AT&T - v10p). All the other models have incremented ARB, and are no longer rootable IF they have been upgraded to the latest firmware. AT&T just released v10p a week or so ago, so the H910 should be safe for a little while. If they increment ARB in a future firmware release, it will no longer be rootable either.

-- Brian
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] idbl_fanatic:
I had a Nexus 6P that was replaced 3 times, and now I have the V20, so far so good, only had it this week, but MUCH better battery life, and I am liking the screen better.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] gv20:
Helpful info runningnak3d. So for clarification, would the H910a (unlocked ATT version) be rootable as the H910, or would it have incremented ARB since it comes unlocked?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Salvaparalyzer:
You can downgrade your firmware with LG Bridge in Download Mode. My H990DS came with 2017 security patch. Downgraded to 10b, then rooted and updated to 10f. But this version of the v20 has almost no custom roms or device only developing.

I have no problem with this, since I got werewolf kernel from a thread here. And I'm more comfortable with stock rom.

I can say this is the best smartphone I've had. :o :o :good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FartyParty:
YES!

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Works just like you promised :)!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Inerent:
Priceless!!!

Congratulations sToRm//!!!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] oneheart:
Thank you for your hard work, but it's only for G8141?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
Other versions will follow. I have a G8141 and the relevant files for this device. But I will download the other versions and release these versions also.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]

Waiting a kernel and patch for my sony xperia xz1 dual

I will donate when patch is done

Thank you STORM for your time and work

Pls include my country lebanon in the donation country
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ponytojas:
Will be sources of the patch and kernel available so we can try to port to nonstock ROMs?

Thanks for all you hard work [MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FartyParty:
[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION] For me SafetyNet didn't pass. I don't really care though but I wonder why.

Might be xposed's fault.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
Yes, it's because of Xposed.

@ ALL

G8142 (dual sim) added. :cowboy:

Please test ist and give feedback. I only have a G8141 here.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FartyParty:
Wouldn't it work if I used xposed magisk module then?

Nvm it says in the thread it doesn't pass.

Alright, no big deal for me.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ntantinan:
So awesome! Thank you so much.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
I need the right version of your kernel. Then I can download the FW and check it.

Lebanon? How can I do that? I have no idea... hahaha...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_brad:
Freaking great work! Congrats on achieving this finally!

Some thoughts on your instructions: TWRP is officially supported for G8141, why not just use that?

If your patch contains patches system files wouldn't it make sense to create a simple magisk module, to keep it systemless?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Ronson99:
thaks a lot 4 your work, how about oreo? here the kernel version is 4.4.78, will it work with your patch? Vielen Dank im Voraus :))
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
If I have some free time, I will write a guide for this. It's a little bit tricky, because you have to understand the reversed code. But I try to create a universal patch.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] stalkopat:
Hello, just wanted to ask if ist just the stock firmware but with root or an acctual Rom, also: does this version have the Camera2Api and support its super-slow mo? Sorry if i missed something. Great Job by the way
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ponytojas:
That would be extremely awesome.

Really appreciate all your work, once I get next month salary, you will get enough for a pizza and a beer ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
It's just a modified kernel and a patch for a system file. The ROM is stock, the kernel is 99,9% stock. It has no effect to Camera2Api.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] benengyj:
Hopefully modders like you will convince Sony and other OEMs to get their heads out of their arses and stop wasting time and money (both ours and theirs) with stupid $hit like these.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] oneheart:
can you mod this kernel–G8142_45.0.A.7.90，Created byAndroPlus，Thank you！ download link

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qYmLcO8 or https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0j3VJ1Xp5N8Z0pxaW9ZZ0taaFE/view
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] kanej2006:
Dubai, UAE, tax free country hence the cheap price. :D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] LukeyWolf:
UAE?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Hendikins:
United Arab Emirates.

Incidentally, that's very similar to what I paid for my G8142 in Hong Kong in late August.

Edit: I'm currently holding off until this works with Oreo, but kudos to sToRm// nonetheless!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] kanej2006:
Yes, Dubai, UAE, next door to Saudi Arabia.

@ sToRm, I can safely say everything went perfect.

Camera functions all working perfectly, image enhancements working and the phone is fully rooted with TWRP recovery, thanks for your hard work!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] juanmavk92:
Works like a freaking charm! You sir got my respects for the rest of my life. Where is the donate button? :D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]

did u tryed twrp from acip 12.1 rom cz it is android 8

also has a modifiyed kernel for android 8

or aosp rom try the twrp and kernel
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] kanej2006:
I am unable to change permissions, trying to rename some folders and changing some apps to RWW, however keeps saying ''Changing Permissions was not successful'' or ''Operation Failed'' .

What is the best/easiest way to enable or fix RW Permissions? Thanks.

Even tried some apps Via the play store and even they keep saying the device is not rooted when it is.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] RS7Quattro:
Sony is very quick with updates :silly::laugh:

But DRM Fix is more important for me :p
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] bosskillers:
I followed your instructions copy the file / data / magisk / busybox in / system / xbin / after 1 reboot I run root checker and he told me stage 1 Superuser app installed

stage 2 Superuser binary files not installed .I may be missed something ??? .. thank you

can anyone help me
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] jsbutran:
In my phone's configuration rooting status indicates "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes. It means I can unlock the bootloader. But when I go to Sony unlockbootloader site Xperia XZ Premium is not listed in the device list. I see only XZ. How to proceed to unlock the bootloader.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] F1Fanatic27:
You read the instructions right? You need to use the XZ option in this case to unlock the bootloader. It does work.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] jsbutran:
I had missed out on instructions. Thanks for help.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
Thank you! Also thanks to all other donors! It's really nice to get something back for my invest. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] kanej2006:
sToRm, sorry for headache, just one quick question. What is the best/easiest way to enable or fix RW Permissions? I'm unable to edit files or change names of anything. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
If you want to edit system files, you have to remount rw the partition. Maybe you could give "Root Explorer" app a try. ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] bosskillers:
Storm I followed your instructions copy the file / data / magisk / busybox in / system / xbin / after 1 reboot I run root checker and he told me stage 1 Superuser app installed

stage 2 Superuser binary files not installed .I may be missed something ??? .. thank you

help me
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sadeyia:
Storm you are the best

Many thanks for your nice work

IT IS WORKING LIKE A CHARM :good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
I'm back in. Flashing Oreo in this moment...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] baster72:
Yah :) storm when you publish new drmfix for oreo before i try it i want to know it will work on every oreo firmware or every time sony send us new update of oreo we need to wait for new drmfix for that update?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Let1107:
:cool:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] raven213:
hi im on 47.1.A.12.75 and i cant seem to get my camera working on even get magisk on my phone. can someone help me?

Edit: never mind i just unplugged the cable while on recovery and it worked

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it seems like twrp didnt stuck how can i flash it??
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_rorshach:
My DRM fix isn't working on 12.75
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] raven213:
camera?

edit:im just curious on what does drm fix do? besides fixes the camera?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_rorshach:
Yea my camera isn't working. Can u help