yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] cfclay:
I personally don't buy protection plans, I think it's kind of fun to shop for something else if your phone malfunctions or gets stolen, neither which have ever happened. I did have a software issue with the camera. I just created a ticket online and had a guy try to email me a couple of times, I emailed him back a couple of times, and then he asked for a time when he could call me live.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] MM7654:
I never had a protection plan, but in this case I've heard some unpleasant stories about the Essential customer service. i try not to believe 100% to these kinds of things but got to take this in consideration.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
I buy Square Trade. Mostly because I sell my phone's frequently and the person getting the phone gets a warranty and I don't worry about unsatisfied buyers. That being said, Square Trade is cheap insurance.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] i killed tupac:
I think the phone is a piece of ****, but, having said that, I'm in the middle of the replacement process which takes about two weeks, and they already ****ed that up by sending automated emails out of order that were (they said) supposed to go to someone else or something . so I didn't get a shipping label I was supposedly given. But they're nice about it at least and their email replies are quick, though strikingly unprofessional...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] MM7654:
Got the phone. It is in a 14 days trial for now. except for one freeze at the very beginning while updating nothing else is wrong.

I think the freezing was because of the Nova Launcher. Removed it and put the Microsoft Launcher. It now runs 4 days without a hitch and it is a beast of a phone. Will see at the end of this week...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Amith Thomas:
Is the issue still present?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] alkesh95:
You couldn't have a asked same thing in multiple threads we have?

Who would go to the trouble of using search feature. Its there for a reason. Its for your own ease of access. Do you hate it?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Amith Thomas:
Apparently you have taken a lot more effort to type this than just say a simple yes or a no or you could have simply ignored. And as far as I know you are allowed to post questions about the device whatever it is. So if you are such a hotshot get the forum deleted if you "hate" the feature.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] bastikos:
Try IT.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] alkesh95:
I have good reply for this. If you want let me know.

To the mods: if i troll him I'll get infractions, won't i?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] adfds:
Yes it is still present. If Xiaomi had any intention of fixing it, they would have done it by now.

Fixing it would require lowering the gain of the amplifier. Since the Mi A1 is marketed as having a 10V high powered amp, turning down the gain would make it false advertising since it would no longer be any different than other phones.

Neither can they add any toggle to turn the gain up or down since it is an android one device with stock android and that would require custom software.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Amith Thomas:
Thanks a lot for clarifying
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Amith Thomas:
Lol dude, go ahead, you started it anyways.

As long as there is a forum for question and answer for this device, I don't see anything wrong in asking them, no matter how dumb. But you go ahead and be a jerk, I don't have time for it. But it's good to see there are people who are genuinely ready to help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
If that got your attention then I need your help. If you have a USA NOTE 8 then you currently have limited ROM options. Some will tell you it can't be done, but there is already a solid rom for the S8+ (which also has a locked bootloader).

Basically if you have a TMOBILE, ATT, VERIZON, SPRINT or other US note we can get a sick rom made for US. Free of charge.

What's the catch?

The Dev willing to make this rom needs to know that a few of us (not just me) want and need this rom.

Please just reply to this thread if you own a Note 8 and want a deodexed, Knox removed, sped up, debloated and prerooted rom.

Thanks guys!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gho5t82:
Aosp with spen functionally. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
Should most likely post this in the US carrier forums.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Or maybe the ROM/Development thread?

Honestly, I'm not sure where you would place a post demanding a ROM Developer make a ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
More is better!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nickleboy:
A sick rom would be great, I miss my Note 1 and all of the rom options I had......
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Love the idea. Would Samsung Pay still work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Absolutely not. SPay will NOT work on a rooted device or a custom ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ls3mach:
Would this include an attached Gear S3? I don't know why anyone would give up MST functionality and why Samsung is singing it to the moon. It is a real game changer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
I don't have an S3, but can the Spay function on it independent of the phone? Can you set it up and use it without the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ls3mach:
You initiate it on the watch and it sets up through the phone, so if you can't even launch it on the phone that would answer the question and mean it doesn't work.

I would be more enamored by the MST upgrade from the Gear S2, but I have had pay since the S6. If I didn't have a phone with MST I would for sure be buying an S3. I run unlocked ROM and tethering and caller ID are enabled. I don't know what else I get with it, but tethering is usually $10 a month.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
If it requires SPay on the phone, then no it won't work. I use SPay all the time, so root and custom ROMs don't interest me too many options available to customise and disable bloatware without root now anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Not Demanding...

I approached a Dev who is capable and maybe willing to make us a rom.

I didn't "Demand" nor should anyone else. (People like to be appreciated, not harassed / bossed around, see Psychology 101)

We MAY get a Rom, it is very likely, but said Dev (who can chime in whenever they like, otherwise will remain anon for now) wants to have:

1.) Interest. Dev doesn't own a Note 8, will be doing this not for his own use. He wants to know that at least 5 or 10 of us will be able to benefit from his time and effort.

2.) Testers. The rom will (hopefully) be based on the U1 Unlocked firmware. Testers with any US model N8 (or Canadian I suppose) can benefit, but we need people from

all carriers willing to flash beta software to their phones, not whine if it doesnt work right away, and give intelligent, meaningful feedback.

3.) Time. This will be a gift / sideproject for the dev. It may take a while. We gotta get people interested, help test, and BE PATIENT!

If you want to be part of this groundbreaking process just keep on keeping on!

EDIT: This rom will most likely have native Tethering built in... no bloat, knox removed, prerooted, deodexed etc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sparky2029:
I would love a Rom and be willing to test also!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Shouldn't this be in the ROM/Development section?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Probably! I guess i'll move it lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] morpheus63:
This is not a joke?

All of XDA's users of Note 8 (950U too) want of any rom, except official.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
This is Not a joke. S8 / S8+ US model has almost the same setup as us, and also the same ****** locked bootloader.

There is a rom (are roms?) for it, and its badass.

I was amazed it wasnt available for the Note 8 US, so I asked and there just hadnt been any interested people asking someone who could handle it.

The guy who has the best chance of making it doesnt OWN a N8 so without someone asking him, it just wasnt on the old todo list.

I'm sure said Dev will get on here at some point as we get more people posting and clarify what he Can/Will/Will try to do. This is in no way guaranteed, but I would bet we have a rom sooner rather than later if we get enough people involved.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
The thread will remain here while we gather testers and get a core of people interested.

When Dev decides to post a Link to something we can Download and test, He can start a Dev/Rom thread for that purpose. Keeps the site nice and tidy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wacky2bakky:
I'm willing to be a tester. Would love to have a new rom on my Sprint Note 8 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
WOW. I just used the Factory binary and was playing with stuff... On my Note 8 US. I found a spot in FB with the OEM Unlock switch... Settings in factory Binary, enable Dev mode the usual way, then in Dev the OEm unlock option was there and I flipped it!!! This has been unreachable until now on US models...am I right???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
well if enough interest in it, like 15/20 people, they wouldn't have to throw that much in a kitty each to get the DEV a Note 8 and it would for sure speed up the process
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Keeper86:
That's awesome news! What about charging to 100%?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Facepalm. If we can UNLOCK the bootloader we won't need the 80% method. Someone can write a completely custom Rom for our phone and the other Samsung's. This could be LEGENDARY!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Keeper86:
Right duh I knew that ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
It doesn't need the actual spay apk that the phone would use but a mobile version that is installed through the gear app. If your device is modded, there is a good chance that app wont open on the phone and thus fail on the watch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
I'm assuming this is a troll job, but I hope you're actually on to something!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Sounds like people already knew of this in S8, and it hasn't worked yet. But not a troll post, I even posted screenshots to avoid name calling lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
There are 2 ROM's available...one in Sprint ROM section and one in Verizon ROM section...not to mention that when you root you are using a custom Rom...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Yes...

But neither is for Rev 2. And both are geared toward cdma... I'm hoping for U1 software so I can enjoy the LTE+ I've been using the last few days thanks to your carrier guide ;)

I heard they the grapevine that a new Rom will be started soon and should be up and running soon thereafter. Fingers crossed!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gabe2014:
Good news bro , hopefully we can have a nice Rom for our's note 8 keep going ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The Sprint one is off of BQL9 rev 2...The Verizon one is for all carriers because the multi-CSC was not stripped out, but yes it is AQI5 rev 1...I think there were posts about adding files back for the Sprint ROM to be used on other carriers but I'm not sure...

I was actually starting to setup kitchen to make a ROM for U1...but I'm not in a hurry...I haven't made a ROM since my old nexus...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Where we're going we don't need roads...

I've been told the New U1 N8 Rom will have 120% battery power to make up for the %20 PwnFail and SamFail Stole from us!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
So today I found the OEM unlock in the Settings inside the Combo file for the N950UK3...

Wondering if there is a way to use that to initiate an unlock. The default.prop shows OEM as a 1, and the Combo let's us toggle it. If only we could flash something with the Combo to use its benefits while having normal use of our handsets... or use it with some part of the Exynos software that allows the actual fastboot.... any thoughts or am I dreaming? ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It would be nice...I know several are trying to get twrp to load but nothing yet...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Strange

After using your carrier switch guide, switching to Canadian then U1 Mobile, then rooting with SamFail, my signal has changed from Tmobile LTE/LTE+ to 4GLTE, which I believe is Verizon (phone original carrier).

I had this working yesterday where it stayed LTE+ after root, I flash the CP and CSC from the U1 rom with the BL and AP from part 2 of SamFail fix... but today it didn't work and I'm on 4G. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The Unlocked Firmware, at least for me, shows LTE/LTE+...the carrier Firmware shows 4G/4GLTE....both perform the same in areas, plus must be in area where provided.

Flashing the AP of the carrier, SamFail fix, will have the carrier ui, 4G/4GLTE....

Flashing AP of U1 firmware will have the unlocked ui, LTE/LTE+

The settings and apps for the ui are mostly in AP file...the CP and CSC are the connection settings and modem...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
So only the BL of Samfail step 2 being tweaked is critical? Meaning the AP and CP can come from other sources? (Not hacked?)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
The samfail ap has only boot, recovery, and persist. 2 of those at least are odexed in my U1 software... when i tried to package my B,R, and Persist into an AP it hangs at boot. Wondering if its because im on v2.5 deodexed samfail. Maybe the 2.0 version would play nicer with my U1 Odexed AP files?

EDIT: When you say AP are we talking about Step 1 or Step 2? The system.img.ext4 we flash or the AP file?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Trolls....

Since you're bringing negativity to the thread I can only assume you mean yourself :D

Just feel free not to DL the new Rom when it posts ok;)

I have been on this site for years (Lost OptimusSlime account, had to drop an s)

And pretty sure Blue has too. Don't let your lack of knowledge in something lead you to believe it isn't real.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It would be beneficial to doedex you ROM to work with SamFail method...that's what I'm doing...but if you want...the older version is odexd..several users are still on it...

As far as AP, jrkruse's directions for his ROM are as follows:

Extract AP file from the firmware zip and copy AP file to your phone internal storage

Copy "YourROM".zip to your phone

Open Flashfire and choose add zip and choose "YourROM".zip mount system when it ask

In Flashfire choose add firmware and choose AP file. Select system.img.ext4 and persit.img.ext4 DO NOT select boot and recovery images

Add wipe and move wipe to top of flash order

Make sure inject supersu IS NOT SELECTED

Flash order should be wipe; firmware; rom

Click Flash

Did this help?

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You can deodex with Superrs Kitchen....and I believe that Team DevDigitel packaged everything together but his is just for Sprint...less weight with everything else removed...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wase4711:
this would be a welcome surprise! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Not to sound like a wanker or anything but it sounds too good to be true
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
What sounds too good to be true?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gho5t82:
Im asking this because i generally do not know. Whats the difference between android pay and Samsung pay? Im coming back to android from a long layoff and i just set up android pay and havent even opened samsung pay yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I used to use android pay and I think it is quicker for paying...but the Samsung pay can be used for online purchases as well...I don't know if android pay allows that yet...but really not too much difference imho
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gho5t82:
I figured out that Samsung pay is technically the 'better' of the 2. with s pay you can use your phone virtually anywhere including places that use the magnetic card machine still. With android pay you are limited to nfc only payments.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yup...forgot that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
I would love a custom Rom for this device. As much as I really like what Samsung has done with the phone, there's some annoyances I would LOVE to get rid of!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] woodyjlw:
count me in! I would ditch sam pay in a heartbeat for a fully custom rom. already missing my old note 5 and been thinking about switching back to it but been hoping for a chance at an unlocked bootloader for the note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rollablunt420:
Include me Verizon note 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
why would someone only create a rom if a set number of people say they would be willing/interested to use it?

why does this thread exsist? If a dev has a rom, usualy they just post it.

am i missing something here?

is it so people mash the thanks button?

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*acctualy its a user demanding people to demand a dev to make a rom

im confused as to what is the nature of this and if the goal is to simply get thanked?( which is clearly not working)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimuSlime:
Mmm Mmm! Extra salt in the Haterade!!!

I asked a dev who doesn't own a Note 8, but has the skill to make a rom for it, to please do so. He said he wasn't sure if there was interest. To me it seemed there was but I own a Note 8 (biased) and wouldn't be the one spending my valuable time making the rom. He also said he would want testers with the various N950U carrier models. So I made a thread to get support for the idea, and to get testers ready so we can all have something nice.

(Mod edit)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
also, why would all of this be considered a mustache ride?

it just feels wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
2 devs working on ROM...or ROMs...no eta's though, just be patient...have to iron out bugs and get mods on...

For testers, I'll be back in week....the current problem is csc has to be manually changed upon install, camera and flashlight are broke, extra icons in status bar even though service is not on...

The network speeds were awesome though...:cool:

I'm also going to be working on Stock N950U ROM that includes download booster...we'll see...

Please no PMs yet...I'm on vacation...lol:eek:

Maybe the ROM should be called SuprTrupr_404...:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] N10AP:
This thread is rather unconventional...

People dont normally "fish for customers" for ROMS like this thread is doing.

Something is released, in beta form or whatever, people flash and report back and contribute thats how the XDA world works.

Its called XDA Developers - Not "XDA Flashers". Nor "XDA If-enough-people-say-me-too". We all contribute.

This is fishy. Sorry, but it is.

Hope I`m proved wrong but why keep people dangling? "Mustache Ride"? Whats that all about? Placeholder threads like this used to be closed immediately.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
The note 8 has out sold all other recently released smartphones including iPhone. You ask if there is a need/ want for a custom rom?

HELL YEAH!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zediiiii:
Make a poll, put some garlic around it to keep the trolls away, and we'll all come out of this alive. This would be a great poll question.

In the meantime... I'm willing to test too. =)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] N10AP:
Tis not about trolling my friend...

Clickbait thread title

Seems to be a thanks button basher (which is evidently working... HAHAHA)

Just would like some evidence someone / anyone has managed to get a signed Sammy binary and change anything in it. Just one byte different successfully flashed would be enough to convince me!

I`m in UK / EXY so no skin off my nose. Would be interested as to how it is done though with locked SD bootloader / unsigned binaries though.

I`m keeping my fingers crossed this is genuine for you all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
(This isn't for the person in the quoted post)

Why do people come here to nay say. Watch the thread and if it bares fruit then awesome. If it doesn't then no skin off your back.

Given the title I'm sure the mods have taken a look so I would imagine if they haven't closed the thread yet there may be something to all this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] N10AP:
It just doesnt seem nice to get peoples hopes up, have some people think there is a way, and maybe try and "do it themselves". ie changing CSC was mentioned earlier in the thread. Some people may be looking between the s8+ thread tht the OP mentioned and this... People will get itchy fingers and will brick.

The old "There is obviously a way, person xxx has figured it out and is making a ROM! I must be able to do it. I`ll try." - and they brick their bootloader or whatever.

Could end in tears thats all. People making promises they cannot deliver.

Anyway, I could be wrong. After all I have Exy device.

Good luck, god bless :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
You make two different points. One is that users will be users and brick their device. Great, it's been happening since the forever ago on xda and won't stop. I hardly fault the op because Joe Schmo jumped in too deep.

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink, you can lead a stupid horse to water but you can't stop it from drowning.

Unless they provide step by step instructions in the op that lead you to bricking your device, then they are not at fault. Personal responsibility is something a lot more people need to ultilize.

Two it's not "nice" to get people's hopes up? How many bounties do you think never found a solution? You don't think that is getting people's hopes up? Difference is here you aren't being asked to promise anything. People are putting in time to attempt this and aren't asking anyone for a thing. But folks will still come along and complain or gripe about something that has zero affect on them.

Ain't worth the energy.