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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Ok, so want a new phone coming from my current Nexus 6P, which I love, but battery issues, and the speakers have gotten bad, so need a new phone in the next month or so. I originally liked the Pixel 2 XL, but for $950 for the 128GB version, I find that outrageous, especially with the poor bad displays most are shipping with, and news today they are failing Quality Control tests from Google too now. I paid $499 for my 64GB Nexus 6P brand new from Google, to me the Pixel 2 XL is what a Nexus 8P could have been, and would have priced like $599 or so. Out of principle I won't give Google the cash for a Pixel. But let's not go there with this discussion.

- Essential @ $499 ( root and ROM's supposedly should start coming in November )

- OnePlus 5T @ ? $550 ? ( 6" display, fingerprint scanner on the rear, 18:9 aspect ratio. Officially announcement due soon )

I want a stock Android type OS, with good battery life, that will get me 6h Screen On time or more. I want a bright display, and smooth OS. I always root my phones, and maybe a custom ROM too. And I want the price under $600. So Essential or OnePlus 5T ?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] QD2DC:
I came from the 6p then HTC u11. I love the essential. I always root and flash latest and greatest but that is not available and we may never see a strong dev community. With that being said the essential is amazing stock. Between the one plus and essential I think it'll come down to preference. The essential looks and feels great while the one plus looks very Samsung like. I do not regret the 700 I spent on the essential and might cancel my pixel 2 xl order after seeing all the screen issues. But I'll for sure keep the essential
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] TheDethEgineer:
I think that we all are missing an important feature from Essential, mods. Yes, we only have on the moment but maybe in a few months essential and third party will bring great features to the essential phone using mods. That for me gives an advantage to the essential over OP5T, because software and hardware are almost the same.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Little worried buying one from Best Buy, scared it may be old original manufactured units, and the ones bought directly from Essential themselves would be newer manufactured phones, with fixes ?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] nrage23:
At least if you get it from Best Buy you can pick it up or they will actually give you shipping information. Ordered one from the Essential website at 7am yesterday, got order confirmation, they took the money and I have heard nothing since about shipping.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] nujak:
I ordered mine Sunday and didn't get the shipping info until today. Should be here by Friday.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] luckbot:
What is wrong with the older batch of essential phones?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] nrage23:
Got my info late yesterday as well. Mine is also Friday by 10:30. Seems they have no warehousing in the US since they ship from China.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
I purchased mine form Best Buy yesterday and it seems fine. I haven't even looked at the speaker grill and I'm not going to. My phone seems perfect so far, and if something goes wrong in the future, I'll just send it to Essential. All of the problems I've had in the last month with other flagships, the Essential phone is a breath of fresh air.

Edit...This phone against other flagships. I would either get this phone or the OnePlus. But I chose the Essential because of the beautiful hardware, and big screen on a small frame.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] shango22:
Old essential phones

I am also curious as to what the difference is. I bought mine from Best buy as well.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
There have been complaints about the speaker grill on older phones. Apparently Essential used a piece of fabric as the speaker grill. This fabric seems to be damaged easily. If you get a newer phone, this fabric has been replaced with a something else, maybe metal, I don't know. I'm not going to worry about it though. There have also been reports of the newer phones having tougher ceramic on the back, more scratch resistant. That is pure speculation though. I say don't worry about these things, and enjoy your new phone. If you have a problem later, surely Essential will fix it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] shango22:
I see. Yes mine is definitely "metal" I'm guessing titanium? It looks no different than the rest of the side band.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] PowerPC:
I've keep hearing speaker grill issue and I just got one from Best Buy the day before. What exactly the speaker grill issue is? Any photo?

THanks
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
I wouldn't worry too much about it. There is a thread with photos on Reddit about this. Essential was replacing older phones with new phones with an updated speaker grill, but now someone said that they are repairing the phones instead of replacing them. I don't think it's a big issue myself.

https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/74bkv5/here_is_the_difference_in_speaker_grills/

Edit...FYI, the speaker grill on last year's Pixel is also fabric.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] JasonJoel:
My phone has the old style speaker grill, and I could really care less. I'm not sure why so many people think this is an actual issue.
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] saswatmeher05:
Hey guys I used viper os for zenfone 3 and really liked the rom. It was stable and everything works fine. There is a link for stock camera given in comments but that isnt working. So it would be a great help if someone tell me how to make flashable zip camera
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] RobinRo:
What do you mean "isnt working"?? What is error?
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] angeloamorato:
https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-lenovo-snapit-camera-redmi-note-4-t3608065/page13
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] saswatmeher05:
tried it on viper rom the zip is flashed successfully but the camera give fc when u open the app. Gallery and other stuff works fine
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] saswatmeher05:
I dont like this lenovo camera.....pics are grainy. Apart from the auto mode nothing works.. :(
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] RobinRo:
Im not using custom rom now so cant test camera. But did stock camera work?
[Asus ZenFone 3 Questions & Answers] saswatmeher05:
The stock camera link that is provided in comments does not work...gives fc on opening. I found another port which is for zenfone 2 laser and new camera app by asus. Here only auto mode works so no hdrpro and slow motion
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Displax:
I generated Chainfire`s CF-Auto-Root, so you can try use it.

1. Download and unpack CFAR-taimen-default.zip.

2. Reboot your device into bootloader mode.

3. Install standart fastboot drivers.

4. Run "root.bat" file.

This batch file unlock your bootloader (if it`s not) and boot modified kernel.

Wait, when device automaticaly reboot. Then just install SuperSU apk.

Download: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4acSOboIe6RQXpYNVp5NXJ1Ync

I do not give any guarantees of it. If it causes bootloop - flash factory image.

Tell me if it works.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chronzy:
LOL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Born<ICs:
Much wiser to simply wait for official post from Chainfire.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Grumpycat62:
Yup. This method doesn't work. I already gave it a shot. SuperSU just states "Root undetected". At least I didn't get a bootloop...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
Didn't [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] retired?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Yes he did just a week or so ago.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
I'm pretty sure chainfire retired and we will have to wait for magisk now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
And the magisk Dev just finally got the pixel one, so we maybe waiting awhile. I was thinking we might want to start a fund for either him or goodwin_c he's the one who built the unofficial versions of magisk most of this year for our og pixels. I have talked to him and he doesn't plan on getting one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSt33v:
Firmware.mobi (Chainfire's site) has an option to automatically generate and download a CFAR package. Was the OP generated using this site? If not, someone should try that route.

Never mind. It was. Ignore me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Still on a pixel xl 1. So sorry if thos is off base, but has anyone tried to use our method on this phone? Boot to the twrp image then flash Chainfires latest SU?

I am guessing it is TWRP that fails?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PhoenixPath:
There is currently no TWRP for this device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
Twrp fails. SuperSU 2.82 SR1 boot to root fails.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arh2o:
Apparently CCMT has been running SuperSU for the last couple years anyways: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/03/chainfire-announces-end-involvement-supersu/

So it's possible that the CCMT team will update SuperSU for Pixel 2 devices.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
Assuming they have the device?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] THEbigSWEEN:
They bought it a couple years ago, but Chainfire's still been actively developing with them, until the beginning of October when he finally "quit". He's still going to consult until the end of February though, so there might still be hope that he will be able to assist and speed things up for us! XDA Article About It Here
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JoshBeach:
Boot to TWRP just fails in Fastboot. It just reboots the phone to bootloader. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psychotropic:
Can confirm that this does NOT work. Will wipe your phone without giving you root. I have my bootloader unlocked as well. Seems we'll have to wait for a better solution.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Not So Pro:
Maybe it's just me but I feel like the title of this should be changed because it could be a bit misleading for many people. There is also already a topic for WIP Magisk so we shouldn't split topics on trying to get root into several areas.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Deuces:
lol. there are lots of posts from people who have no clue what they're doing, posting guides like they know what they're doing. and just as many who don't have the device, saying 'try this!'

i dunno if any REAL devs even got this device or have any interest, seems like no.

but seriously, like we didn't try cf-auto-root yet? lol. lol...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
Magisk and CF Auto Root are 2 different things but I do agree this one should be removed or even say WIP.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
Moto g5 plus 64g (single SIM),unlocked bootloader, root...4g works fine on stock ROM rooted w/Xposed

. ..and that's great but Ive flashed custom ROMs

Resurrection

...and Halogen

... and Desolation

... and they are very nice ROM s but I only get 3g (no LTE) and the only info I find on this is a quick-fix w/jio SIM using a DUAL SIM. .... Am I the only unlucky human w/a single SIM 3g problem?

I was so excited about this phone, thought I did all of my research , bought TWO 64g g5 plus phones(not 32g no way because I wanted to BEST lol but its single sim, stupid me).

...should I just give up on custom ROMs ? ...or is there something can be done?

Ive being at this for 2 weeks now...Any/all info very appreciated.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
I would've posted in other forum but wouldn't let me due to lack of status....or rep...or bling..or something.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] washoq:
Do you have correct APN set? On some custom ROMs I have installed I had to change APN, because it was set to first in the list by default.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
I dont know much about APN ...not durecwhst it's suppose to be set at..im boost mobile.. I'll start researching that next ..thanks brother
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
No luck.

I found the APN settings on Boost mobile site, I set/saved that to no avail.

I went back to stock/rooted and 4g works fine. But no matter which custom ROM I use I still only have 3g.

Surely someone somewhere knows how to set/fix this.

Can a Mod move this to where someone may have hands-on with this 3g vs 4g issue? Dev or someone?
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
Month later...5 custom roms later...still either no 4g on custom rom or no camera on simple root w magisk. I still can't post in Dev forum.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] RozWellZ:
No LTE

Have the same problem, how did u go back to stock? TWRP restore? or did you fastboot flash stock fireware? I'm not sure if it makes a difference but after reading a few of these it looks like stock firmware may need to be reflashed with fastboot then start flashing custom ROMs with twrp. If you get the answer let me know if i find out I'll let you know?

Thanks

Update: yes there are ROMs that will fix the LTE problem, I was reading someone with a connection problem someone suggested downloading stock debloated , another suggested AOKP, downloaded both , first I tried debloated got LTE , then flashed the other, for VoLTE. Also I'm not sure if this is correct or not but fastboot flashing modems may work I'm not exactly sure and would need to look it up further is something else I read but didn't try as its 2:00am and I'm being yelled at by a hidden speaker in my kitchen which is why it took so long for me to even try to look for a reason because I've been getting yelled at so long I think I got cancer, I hope Santa brings them a tall glass of shut the f up so I get one day without being yelled at , also Lineage 15 says LTE working. I haven't used it since I don't want to mess with 8.0 right now. MeryXMaz
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] MasterPalmPro:
I'm havin the same issue. Also with Boost Mobile. Most other devices I've rooted have had some sort of boost/sprint/virgin APN fix .zip. But I donno....
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
Thanks for responding. I still haven't found a fix for the LTE. I will try to aokp again maybe something has been fixed or added. I did fix my camera problem by flashing elementalX so that's good. But not having LTE is not cool. And I also did not want to message w 8.0 yet.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
So I tried AOKP to no avail. Still no 4g/LTE. That's time I'll never get back lol.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] MadMan29729:
had the same problem XenonHD seems to work well...
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Bigmotoxer:
I'll try it thanks
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] MasterPalmPro:
Hoping it'll get better with the official 8.0 release.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Gbits:
I have a Softbank X01HT mobile white. I'm used HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a to unlock it but only unloked CID success and SIM locked. Please help me resolve this problem!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] tora201:
Post April 2007 can't be unlocked that way. Some do claim to have unlocked it via certain pay sites that charge for the job though. Read the relevant thread dude. Hint: use the search function.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] savagevegeta:
Is there any way I can sim unlock this phone without At&t? I got this phone as a birthday gift from my dad (who got it second hand from a friend) but when I try to unlock it for use with Sprint (I flashed the international ROM) I get something about not being able to unlock because the finances haven't been paid. Is there any way I can get past this? Or any way I can connect to Sprint either way? Or am I stuck with a bricked phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] bobloblaw1:
Have you tried a 3rd party unlocking service through Google or ebay? I think XDA maintained a list at one point...no idea if they still do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] RossTeagan:
You can try on a service like [URMod Edit

But, note that even if you unlock it, you will not be able to use it with a Sprint card because att devices are GSM whereas Sprint is a CDMA one.

GSM phones can be unlocked and switch carriers, whereas CDMA carriers use network-based white lists to verify their subscribers. That means you can only switch CDMA phones with your carrier’s permission.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] savagevegeta:
But are there any free services? I can pay but I mean it would be more convenient to have it done free
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] RossTeagan:
It's always more convenient to have it for free. I would take that anytime! But I am not sure you can find any free services. And if you find any, they might be limited in their ability to unlock it.

The only free way I can imagine a free method is to try to 'hack' your device. But you must be tech savvy and know what your doing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] savagevegeta:
Yeah, I'm not willing to mess with this otherwise perfectly good S7! Do you know any cheaper yet functional services? I wouldn't want to throw the last bit of cash at scammers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] RossTeagan:
hacking and playing with its software or OS is an option. Not the best one tho :laugh:

You can try on a service like the one I mentioned above. give it a try
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] savagevegeta:
Hehe, but that service is 30 dollars. 30. For a phone my dad spent around 400 dollars for, I doubt he'd lend me the money for the service if it's 30... I'll search for one that's around 20 or 10, maybe a physical unlock service so I'm sure. Now, tell me more about playing with the OS. Do you think I can unlock it like that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] twizt3d:
I don't know of any free ways to sim unlock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] RossTeagan:
I can't get into technical details. But if you start playing with the OS without knowing what you're doing, you risk making your device unusable.

So, regardless of what unlocking service or repair service you use, make sure they are pros.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Phillyrider807:
There's no free services other that having att unlock it themselves. And Att will only do it if your out of contract and fully paid up on you bill.

I recently just unlocked my att s7 a couple days ago using "Android Sim Unlock" for only 18.90. That was the cheapest i found and got my unlock code the next day(even though they said it can take up to 5 business days)

Worked perfectly. Im not using my att s7 with a tmobile sim card.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] savagevegeta:
Is that a website? If you had success then looks like I can give it a try at least
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] andykit:
A remote unlock with a code is always your best bet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] RossTeagan:
Thanks bro. Even the best technical guys can screw up a phone's OS, and if you're not "familiar" of the complexity of the device. Leave it to the experts/websites who know what they are doing. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] RunNgun42:
FWIW AT&T lets you use sim locked phones through MVNO carriers as long as they're on ATT's network. For instance a locked Galaxy S7 from ATT will work with Cricket Wireless, H20 etc, since they use ATT towers.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] rimz808:
I was reading that it is possible to see dismissed notifications by using notification logs, however, i cannot find that on my Mate 9 as I assume EMUI 5 does not have that? Is there a way to look back at accidental dismissed notifications on my mate 9?

Much appreciated,
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] katarami:
So I am aware that there are other threads for this elsewhere, however, I did not find anything too helpful.

The device is stuck in fastboot mode, and when I attempted anything through fastboot, nothing would happen.

I attempted to boot into Download mode, but it did not do anything.

What do I do?

And do not tell me to make sure I have all the drivers. I run Linux, and everything was working fine before.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Andrea_19:
Hello everyone,

I have tried all root metodes on my nougat j7 prime and none of them worked, after installing them with adb sideload when i reboot my phone it doesn't turn on anymore just showing this message...

"Verification Failed, Unable to restart your device. The Integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data."

and an reset button, anytime i press that same thing happen....

And i need over and over again to install stock room through odin

Please guys can u help me to root this ****ty phone :(:(:(:(:(
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] brayhanrd:
In couple of Minutes i will Help you.

do you Have TWRP installer. ?

---------- Post added at 01:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:07 AM ----------

Here we go.

first go to

Settin/about Phone/sofware Info/tap in compilation number

them go to Developer Option

active OEM LOCKER.

RESTAR THE PHONE.

Install via odin this twrp https://mega.nz/#!lIMzkbSC!4pf0QPOru7TzmX94Ymx7tJ7dCegSUSG535fYjoM6s9k

them with an otg cable install this SUfile. https://mega.nz/#!NQ82nCLR!zl1QCoJDtm40KnHOvk-vWs7CMD2smxywDEEGcZWBQkU

dont restar and go to wipe/format Data/ write YES reboot and u done..
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Andrea1919:
Thank you for your response but is any other method except otg cable, because I dont have one.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Andrea_19:
Thanks man but do you have any other method bcs i dont have an otg cable
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Andrea_19:
I just get the otg cable tried what you say but no supersu app is showing in my phone
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] PewPewGG:
Have you tried CF auto root? https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/development/root-cf-auto-root-j7-prime-sm-g610f-sm-t3656072
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] brayhanrd:
Try some time. Yesterday i get problem having SUPERSU. Dont forget to Wipe. With the methid i discribe be4. It work.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Andrea_19:
This root is for 6.0.1 I don't think it will work on 7.0 but anyway thanks
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] Andrea_19:
Thanks man i just root it with your file but i install it from internal now im rooted finally.... And i have another question bcs i have 2 years without having one android i just come back with this pho e and I wana know if i need to unlock bootloader to install customs rooms and if yes can you show me an tutorial or send me a link....
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] brayhanrd:
With the 610XX model u just unlock Bootloader when u mark OEM unlock. Before flash root and recovery.

So u can use any custom Rom.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] PewPewGG:
What about Magisk? Or you can use EliteRom for j7 Prime, it's a bloatware-free stock rom with pre-rooted Magisk.

If you decide to install it, you can follow these steps. It doesn't require OTG cable don't worry :)

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/dev...gat-g610xx-t3671640/post73967712#post73967712
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] newbieprime:
do I just flash it with odin? then done?

im a noob sorry
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chronzy:
MOD EDIT:

Per the forum rules, please search before posting and do not duplicate threads in the forum. Please continue here:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/how-to/factory-images-pixel-2s-posted-t3693760

THREAD CLOSED

They're live!

Factory Images:

https://developers.google.com/android/images

OTAs:

https://developers.google.com/android/ota