yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nokia 6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Qba_S:
Short story:

- Start flashing with OST-LA, when phone is connected hold power button for ~15 seconds.

Long story:

Preliminaries:

- I've just got new Nokia 6 today (actually yesterday, as there is few minutes after midnight in my time zone).

- Using OTA I've updated the device to recent January 2018 fix with Android 7.1.2.

- All ready? Time to root. I've followed the great hikari_calyx guide (thanks!) to flash TWRP. https://xdaforums.com/nokia-6/development/guide-how-to-flash-custom-recovery-root-t3702354

How was it bricked:

- I was happy looking at the completely incomprehensible set of Chinese-labeled options, that was the moment where I've decided to flash English skin for TWRP.

- It went flawlessly, I got almost everything working, but... There was no longer "Root with SuperSU" option in the advanced section.

- So, without thinking too much, I've downloaded recent SuperSU zip (v2.81) and flashed it with recovery.

- After reboot: phone dead, QHSUSB_BULK device was seen in the Device Manager.

How was I panicking:

- AAA, OMG my new phone dead on the first day. What a shame.

Next steps:

- I've switched the windows into testing mode and installed the Qualcomm drivers (I don't remember where I've taken them from, but that does not matter, and you can probably ignore this step)

- Then my phone changed from QHSUSB_BULK to qualcomm hs-usb diagnostics 900e. Some progress, but then I've found I need to be in downloader mode 9008 to do anything.

- I didn't find any solution to switch from 900E to 9008. Panic again.

Actual solution:

- I've noticed, that when I connect the phone to PC and hold the power button for ~15secs. it blinks briefly with the Android logo!

- New hope: maybe it'll be enough to enter download mode.

- I've downloaded PLE-3320-0-00WW-A02.nb0 firmware from this thread https://xdaforums.com/nokia-8/development/testing-flash-patched-boot-img-to-t3729396

- Then, I've loaded the image to OST-LA, aaand pressed the power button fot 15 seconds...

- Yes! The phone entered download mode for long enough time I was able to press "Next" and start flashing!

- I've tried few times, as firstly it was hanging sometimes during the flash beginning.

- Eventually my phone booted to OS, but I was flooded with all-system-functions-stopped-working messages. Phone was barely usable.

- But that was understandable, as I've downgraded Android quite drastically, without doing system wipe.

- After wiping everything in recovery my phone booted normally and is fully operable now.

This way seems to be much easier than dealing with the actual Qualcomm flashing, but I'm not sure how specific my brick was and if this hack can be used on another phones too.

I hope this short story can help somebody who will fall in a similar trap.
[Nokia 6 Guides, News, & Discussion] taicracker:
I met a similar problem on my TA-1000 when I tried to flash TWRP on the phone.

CMD error and my phone is stuck in EDL mode. The computer noticed that the driver (900E) used all the ways to exit this mode but they did not work

I just press the Power button once and the LED indicator is green. I can not do anything else.

My phone is dead completely. I also installed MiFlash and QPST but they did not work. Miflash does not recognize my phone

. Someone help me.

---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:14 PM ----------

Help me!!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Nokia 6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sharashchandra:
You can try this, i dont no about it, i got it in the internet while surfing.personally i didnt try it on my device,since my phone is working properly.

https://firmwarefile.com/nokia-6-ta-1021
[Nokia 6 Guides, News, & Discussion] banijam:
Please I am begging the senior members please, someone should help me..my phone has been bricked for 2 months now..my Nokia 6 ta-1003.. it's stuck on QLD 900E... PLEASE HOW DO I resolve this myself...I have been without a phone since... someone should help me out of this nightmare..it doesn't come on,just only shows the notification lights and QLD 900E on device manager... awaiting a positive response..thanks
[Nokia 6 Guides, News, & Discussion] frince9000:
What's your phone model? Ta-1021?
[Nokia 6 Guides, News, & Discussion] costas4:
you fixed?
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] Alfred_o:
Guys, I'm strapped for ideas..

Almost every single app gives me the error message saying app isn't installed despite showing up on the home screen and working for the first few mins of booting up. I also get my notifications on social media but can't open the app.

Help!!!
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] oslo83:
Hello what's your story?

You were on C432B100 and with Huawei Firmware Finder you successfully updated to B182 or B183? Did you use "full-ota" file on FF ? The one with which timestamp

?

And now all system is buggy, maybe because it just partially update because update was unsuccessfully like you previously reported on another thread ?

What's your actual firmware version?

---------- Post added at 00:46 ---------- Previous post was at 00:44 ----------

Or maybe because coming from B100, you may have to step by B120 or B150 before upgrading to B180, B182 or B183.
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] xda_wizz:
Disable App Lock function

I've encountered the same problem after the B182 update. I found that the App Lock function with fingerprint was causing that issue (Only for locked apps with fingerprint). So i desactivate it. But after updating to B183, everything is ok even with App Lock function on.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] paleman27:
I haven't flash anything since LG G4. I was pretty active then and before then. And know I started to get into it again since this phone is so friendly.

Anyways, I want to unlock the bootloader but it says that will wipe apps and it's data... So I'm already on the B3 and I want to unlock the bootloader so I can root. I was looking for some good advice on how to back up my apps and data before unlocking the bootloader and then restore it after unlocking. Is there a good app for that? I don't want to cloud it to Google, I want to be able to take the backuped file to my PC via usb then unlock the bootloader, then throw every app with it's data back to the phone.

Any good apps for that? I used to do it with Tibu but I'm not rooted yet.

Thank$$!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Airwolf79:
You can try adb backup -all -system -apk, but I was never able to get this to work, on Mac anyway. You need to set a desktop backup password in Dev options first. After command, see prompt on ur phone, enter password. For me though, the file would always come out to <10mbs. Worth a try though. Restore with adb restore backup.ab (or whatever you change the name to).
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
It does work about 80%.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kruuzer92:
Can you tell me what you mean by working 80%?

I'm new to rooting and stuff. But I'm interested in installing LineageOS on my LG G2. I've backed up via ADB, using adb backup -f ADB_FullBackup.ab -apk -all.

After unlocking the bootloader, will an adb restore put all my personal apps and files back on the phone?

Thanks.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
ADB doesn't back up everything. Some files in "private" areas will not back up.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kruuzer92:
Ok. Thanks.
[BlackBerry Priv] jkharma:
Hi guys,

I'm having issue with physical keyboard of BlackBerry priv after factory reset, key press not responding however I can use gestures or swipe. No idea whether its hardware or software issue.

I have done the test and it has failed all test related to the slide, or pkb the test wouldn't start. yet the back light sensors work fine.

i have tried to flash it with the official auto-loader , i also tired safe mode and all sort of resets- i m running out of options. its just crazy- if it was defective and hardware how come the back-light and gestures still work? i can even type by swiping .

but the keys wont work ... none of them work

Please guide..

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forcedv:
I'm looking for a video player that allows adjustment of colour ( increase/decrease, red, green, Blues).

Is there such an app?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forcedv:
I'm surprised that no one has created such an app especially as old tech like Microsoft Windows mobile had Coreplayer that could do this and more many years ago.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] Simpdapimp:
I am trying to customize an Iphone based theme that will have one screen serve as contacts, which will act the same way the contacts screen does on the cube. but where i fall short is how do i pass an argument to the phone app that will allow the phone to dial the person once i save their contact info as one of my icons. If what im asking is not clear. just let me know and i will try to clearify it the best i can, thanks for any help in advance.

Mr. Simpkins
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
I have a carrier unlocked Note 8. I am currently running stock AT&T firmware. I am trying to figure out how to get the OTA updates on my note. If I need to add a different apn. Does anyone know which one if is? Or is there something else I need to do?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] power_book:
Are you in AT&T network with AT&T sim card (either postpaid or prepaid)?

You can only get OTA from AT&T network server. I know it sucks.

You can borrow AT&T sim card from friends for a few hours if you're using other carrier's sim card. Or flash XAA firmware (unlocked and unbranded).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
Yes I am on AT&T network and with AT&T sim card. But I still don't receive the OTA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] power_book:
If you can make a call or use AT&T cellular data,

put this in your phone app: *#8736364#

Then go to Field Test mode.

Change "Device Initiated date" to one or a few minute ahead. wait until you see "SET" then press Home.

Wait until you see software update to kick it.

Try several times if it doesn't work at first.

Still doesn't work? then put your sim card in different phone and turn on for 10min then put it back in your note 8.

Try again.

For your info, my note 8 is unlocked too. And in AT&T network.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
So u get the AT&T ota?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] power_book:
Yes. above steps push AT&T OTA.

What is your current firmware version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
This
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
What do u mean by kick it. This window Pops up a few minutes after following ur instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] power_book:
Yours is just one behind current firmware.

That means you been getting updates before.

Have you try my method?

---------- Post added at 10:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:09 PM ----------

Click "device initiated: next event" then change time to a few min ahead...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
No I have not received the updates. I did them manually through odin.

So I keep doing the same thing when window Pops up by themselves.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] power_book:
So.... did you try my method?

If you're AT&T customer, why don't you drop by AT&T corporate store for assistance?

I am not AT&T customer, that's reason why I borrowed sim card.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
Yes trying but don't get prompt to update. AT&T wont help if it's a carrier unlocked phone. Did you have to change your apn at all?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Digibeginner:
borijess, if I am correct, I think you mean you have an unlocked Note 8 directly from Samsung, right? You then odin AT&T firmware so you have a SM-N950U phone now. If that is true, you will not get OTA update from AT&T. This has been discussed before. AT&T will not put your IMEI on their white list. Only phones bought directly from AT&T will have their IMEI on the white list and those are the phones that will get OTA update. Many people have tried to call AT&T to add their IMEI on the white list but to no avail. We are stuck with odin every update, sorry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] borijess:
Yes unlocked from Samsung.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Digibeginner:
Unfortunately, you will not get OTA update. I have tried multiple phone calls to AT&T to put my IMEI on their white list but unsuccessful. AT&T are on that power trip to try to force customers to buy from them. My contract is up soon and will definitely switch. Anyway, I have been doing odin since I got the phone to update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] ShrekOpher:
AT&T APN thread on xda.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2172110
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] power_book:
I could pull AT&T OTA update on Red Pocket (GSMA plan). Red Pocket has same MNC MCC as AT&T.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] doveman:
I keep having this strange problem where the storage will show as almost completely full and analysing with ES File Explorer doesn't show anything like massive temp files that would explain this, so I reboot and that resets it back down from around 51-52GB to 19-20GB. So basically 30GB of (ghost) files are appearing to consume the storage and rebooting deletes them or just resets whatever bug is causing them to appear to be there when they're not.

Anyone else encountered this? I've just received notice of an update v9.2.1.0.NCFMIEK so is this a known bug that this update will fix?
[Security Discussion] TroyGuard:
I bought 2 Chinese smartphones: One is from a company called "Doogee", and the second is called "BlackView"

The Doogee one came with many weird apps preinstalled, so I installed Malwarebytes, and it detected 2 malwares. Both removed. After a day, Malwarebytes prompted me that a malware app is trying to install itself (one of those I removed!) - So I stopped using this phone. Hopefully did not risk too much of my personal information (passwords, emails, etc).

Meanwhile, the other Chinese phone I ordered has arrived. Knowing about those security issues now, I immediately installed Malwarebytes, and it detected that the Sound Recorder app is a malware, and is actually using data(?):

T
[Security Discussion] strongst:
[MENTION=8905406]TroyGuard[/MENTION] I would recommend to search for a custom rom build from source to get rid of that stock spy roms :good:
[Security Discussion] IronRoo:
[MENTION=8905406]TroyGuard[/MENTION]

personally I wouldn't use them but as you have bought phones you probably want to.

Though on twitter recently Elliot Alderson (@fs0c131y was asking for such phones to analyse, he'd probably be happy to get one!

So If no custom ROM then you should be able to freeze those apps, system or preinstalled, that are risky or unknown (though they often come back, so freeze normally better). If you read the recent threads you will find links to a number of ways to do this, eg using TWRP, ADB, apps like Debloater etc which may work on those phones

WARNING: be careful freezing system apps, freezing an essential app can make your phone unusable, check online first if in doubt

Change all your passwords after this is done, to be safe.

(though there is still the possibility of a hardware backdoor :eek:, but I've not seen any reports of this.)

(Note: you probably won't get automatic OTA updates anymore as the ota updater is often part of the problem, besides you would have to refreeze apps after new install, but might be worth updating manually if it gives you important security patches)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
I have a carrier unlocked Note 8. I am currently running stock AT&T firmware. I am trying to figure out how to get the OTA updates on my note. If I need to add a different apn. Does anyone know which one if is? Or is there something else I need to do?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Leeum:
Just wandering if anyone else experiences the weird issue i have. So i'm in Netflix app watching something and if you hold your finger on the scanner while something is playing does the video Lag for you or is it just me? Because it lags when you hold your finger on it then stops when your not. Any advice would help :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
I just tried it and I got the same thing. Very strange. I thought maybe it had something to do with the fingerprint reader always being active for the swipe down gesture but I turned that off and it still happened. I also tested with the apps for YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Go and none of those had the same issue.

The Netflix app does support the Oreo picture in picture feature. Maybe that is related somehow?

Either way I don't think it's a huge deal. Not something I've ever ran into until I read this post.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] dubbingt:
I have a MTCD PX5 unit I bought about 3 months ago - seems to be a KLD unit based on research around its MCU. I have some concerns around the quality of the the LCD used and some issues with it. I don't have any other Android HU to compare it to so I thought I would open up a thread and get some feedback based on what others experience with their units to determine if this is normal.

My concerns:

- The screen is not bright enough. Does anyone else experience this? During a sunny day, the LCD is very reflective and not very bright (even though I have brightness set to max), making it difficult to see. In the late afternoon when the sun isn't so strong, its much better and easier to see.

- I experience burn-in from elements on the page that don't move. This becomes apparent when I change over to another screen (especially when its a plain screen with not much on it like a blank web page). I can see elements such as logo or music controls still displayed as if the pixels haven't updated yet. It goes away within a minute or so but wondering if this is normal as these LCDs are probably low quality. You can see it on the 3rd image, I use car launcher AG and after a while when I changed to a plain screen you can still see the VW logo and other buttons from the launcher still visible.

I just want to check if these issues are normal or if my unit has a bad screen and I need to replace via warranty. I've attached some examples.

Screen on my unit is an 8 inch LCD with resolution of 1024x600
[MTCD Android Head Units General] SkyBeam2048:
Concerning the brightness I would say this is quite normal. All units I have seen yet seem to have around the same brightness level as visible on your pictures. I did apply a protective film on my unit with matte finish which reduced reflections and therefore improved the situation a bit. However still the screen can't keep up within direct sunlight. I actually thought about modifying my unit and checking if it's possible to boost the backlight. But certainly this requires hardware modification and might have negative impact on contrast and colors (which isn't that important while driving or using navigation).

Also there are 2 brightness levels if your unit is connected to the car correctly. One level is set when headlights are off and one for headlights on. The headlights-on setting can be configured individually in settings and is typically lower brightness for nighttime driving. Still I agree the highest brightness is too low and the lowest brightness is to bright. Fortunately the KLD units typically have a "screen off" button in the notification bar. So it's possible to turn the screen completely off. Very handy during night drives.

Regarding the burn-in effect: I didn't notice this yet on my KLD unit but it might heavily depend on the screen type. They might even buy screens from multiple manufacturers just to get the cheapest offer. So yes, you might have got a bad quality LCD screen even though it's not defective. I will try to keep an eye on my one if I notice the same.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] expbaby:
I've got an ATCGFEHNY unit which I think is just an XTRONS for my W211 mercedes. Having same kind of LCD Burn In issues. If anyone knows of good replacement touch LCDs please let me know and I'll rip this thing apart and swap it out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] BDWilliams85:
My mother and I have had the S8 since release. We have never had an issue with breaking the screens until this phone! The Zagg one on release day absolutely stunk as the adhesive was only on the curved part of the protector leaving the whole screen non responsive to our touch. Since then we have been daring and been going without one. Within the last 3 months my mother dropped her phone twice. The phone was replaced at a $149 deductible the first time. I refuse to pay it again until I can find a screen protector that works!

Please help!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] perljon@gmail.com:
Full adhesive, curved edges, perfect glass cover.. Can be purchased from Home Depot or Amazon!

Samsung Glass Screen Protector - Ultra Thin Tempered Glass with Easy Applicator and Cleaning Kit - Smudge, Fingerprint, Scratch and Shatter Resistant - ProGlass by Tzumi
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Tacoo:
Doesn't make since to make another thread, but I'm looking for something that's similar. Preferably one that is case friendly, doesn't ruin touch sensitivity, and doesn't have a weird cutout for the sensors at the top. I bought the Pro Glass one in the above post, but it wasn't case friendly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] rmdeathwish:
Links?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] StardustGeass:
As far as I know, having tempered glass only won't help when the phone drops.

For myself, I watched several people try drop testing S8 using rhino shield bumper case (can search on YouTube). I too, have one, but since I don't like the glass back getting smeared with fingerprint, I go to otterbox defender (a hefty one), and finally to spigen tough armor (the one I currently use).

For record, I have dropped my phone twice (forgot whether using defender or rhinoshield), without any tempered glass, and the phone is still working without flaw.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] plapic:
GOBUKEE GALAXY S8 Full Glue Tempered Glass

This looks promising GOBUKEE GALAXY S8 Full Glue Tempered Glass
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] fitos:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] thevmax:
$30 for a screen protector

does not

look promising!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] plapic:
Neither is wasting money on cheaper versions that just don't work. If this one actually prevents screen damage without compromising the user experience then it's a good investment.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Karlinski:
I bought these.. pretty good in my opinion, for the price
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] plapic:
What case are you using with your GOBUKEE?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] jasons1004:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074SJV133/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got these. There is about ~1mm gap between top and bottom edges clearance with spigen tough armor on. The sides of the glass are almost right on the edges of the case. I don't recommend using it without a case or with rhino bumper bc it doesn't go to the edges and feels weird bc of the extra gap. It does come with a tool that clips onto the phone to line it up perfect. I'm happy with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Karlinski:
I'm using a Spigen case. I do have an S8 active, so the case is different, but Spigen makes great stuff
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] farfegnugen:
Incipio Plex Plus Shield Edge is awesome, had mine for a couple months and it's still attached lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] kevkid:
I purchased these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078W2LZM6?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

It may be a PET protector but it does the job and is super thin and case friendly. Another aspect is that it's cheap! 3 for 8 bucks and was easy to install.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Knox316:
Anyone knows a tempered glass that fits with the Spigen Neo Hybrid ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Proday:
Whitestone dome...have it on my s8 with that spigen ;)