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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] sireniankyle:
The S9 and S9+ listed in that ebay sellers shop are the Chinese variants. Which basically means that they have the snapdragon processor, higher storage, and have a better chance of being rooted than any of the U.S. versions.

If you're new to buying outside carriers, it is good to know the benefits of each processor. Snapdragon has support for all U.S. carriers, if unlocked. It also has a stronger gpu so gaming, emulators in particular, will run better. It does not root very well.

The Exynos version tends to have better battery life, and a stronger cpu. It also gets root along with custom roms. It does not, however, work with Sprint or Verizon. They use CDMA radios that the Exynos models just do not have. Also, they apparently lack 1 of T-Mobile's radio bands, but should still mostly work.

You can go HERE to learn more about each individual model.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
Clove UK - I have purchased my last three phones there - great people - great service.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] oipunx:
international version warranty?

If I get the S9+ international from oversea, will it still have warranty in the US?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] hEaTLoE:
Are you sure?

The S9+ Chinese market device SM-G9650 and SM-G9658 don't list LTE Band 13 to work with Verizon.

That site also shows UK devices with Band 13 which I don't think is correct?

SM-G965FZKDXEU

SM-G965FZVDXEU

Both showing with LTE Bands: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS- 3)

That seems to directly contradict what Clove has on their website:

https://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus

I would take that Tech Walls link with a grain of salt because it seems to contradict what I'm seeing in many other places.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] varcor:
You can purchase the Exynos variant here, manufactured in Viet Nam.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item56aa30d9fb:m:m0qNQjaZIJ3QM6T6OQZOZjA

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Nope
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] kingwicked:
Got Black 256GB FD Exynos International unlocked variant

from Saudi Arabia here in Pakistan for 1085 dollars today.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] oipunx:
Thanks varcor. What if I buy the international version from an ebay seller or online store in the US, will it have warranty then?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Ricardo_G:
not warranty in the US whereas the S9/S9+ coming with exynos ( SM-G960F/SM-G965F-DS) instead of snapdragon 845

The SM-G9600 and SM-G9650 have snapdragon 845, but I don´t know if these comes with CDMA ratio, but it´s very probably that they doesn´t come with US warranty ( also the 128GB and 256GB at this time has not been offered in the official Samsung store yet)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] varcor:
You won't get a Factory Warranty however you can purchase a warranty here.

https://www.cpscentral.com/
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AsianXL:
Hi, I am running stock oreo.

For the past day, my NP has been booting into the screensaver every 15 seconds or so when there's inactivity. Thankfully this does not happen when I am watching a movie, but other then that, it keeps enabling the screensaver.

My screensaver is set to 30 minutes. NP is also set to never sleep. Any help would be appreciated it. Thanks!
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] dabadguycr:
I lost the backup I had. It had the most up to date update installed before I flashed it with Viper10. Now she wants to sale the phone but wants it back to stock. I have no clue how to do this and I been searching for a TWRP Backup but I have yet to find one. Can anyone please help me out or point me in the right area so she can sell this phone? I'm pretty much a newbie with rooting to a point. CID is T-MOB10
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] yldlj:
Google T mobile RUU HTC10. HTC website has the ruu you need.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] OldTacoman:
Hi

I just purchased a brand new G930A, at a very good price I might add, and got it running on T Mobile. The firmware is old (6.0.1) and has had no security updates in a while. No updates seem to be available from ATT. I would like to root it and update everything to T Mobile (7.x.x) standard. I am not really looking for a custom rom unless there is a real benefit. Can someone direct me to a good, tried and true, step by step method for getting this done? All the way from unlocking, and rooting to flashing a rom. Just Foolproof is good enough, it doesn't need to be Damn Foolproof. Last phone I rooted (Droid Maxx) was about 5 years ago so I need some re-education. A link to a good thread would really help.

Thanks

John
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] crramsdale:
I have seen a method using Magisk, though I have read, "locked boot-loader" makes that a dead end for us (hense SAMfail). I need remote play in my life so.ething bad. I am willing to help in any way I can.

Anyone know anyone that is still working on this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Team DevDigitel:
Remote Play

found this on xda, works for my note8 [MENTION=8972018]crramsdale[/MENTION]

credits: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/ps4-remote-play-android-thread-t3068225

attached the apk here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Team DevDigitel:
Here's proof but it can be done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] woulk:
Still working?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] RidiculousRhino7:
Hi, we're you ever able to find out how to use remoteplay on your device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JaySTROKEhtc:
Hi all,

This is a wacky request, but bear with me.

So I have a 2015 Shield TV, which is hooked up to a 55" Touchscreen Monitor. The regular Shield TV Software wasn't really touch friendly and I wanted access to more Android Apps. So I installed a custom image which effectively gave me Regular Android OS from this thread https://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/development/rom-t3138575.

However that was a couple of years ago and I would like to update to a newer version of Android. It is still working really well and part of me doesn't want to risk losing what I have, but the newer versions of Android have much more features (like extending memory to SD Cards) which I would like to have. I know this will be a nightmare to do as I will need to go back to stock and then upgrade to a newer image. But this got me thinking.

Would it be possible to flash the Shield Tablet image onto the Shield TV? I am effectively using my Shield TV Like a giant tablet anyway.

Any thoughts or Guidance from Shield TV or Tablet experts would be much appreciated.

Thanks all, J
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
Hi,

The main thing I love the Galaxy Notes is the multi-window feature. Especially the pop-up window option.

I've had a chance to try out the Note 8. Apparently the pop-up multi-window feature give you a small pop-up window with every item in the app still being very large like it was full screen (large font, large buttons, ... the same thing Windows computers do when you make an app smaller). My old Note 3 gives you a pop-up window which actually make every aspect of the app look smaller. I hope I'm making myself clear.

Is there a way to get that Note 3 scaling effect on the pop-up multi-window feature of the Note 8?

This is what a pop-up on the Note 3 looks like:

This is what it looks like on the Note 8:

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Suse@56:
I think what you're looking for is in Settings / advanced options / multiwindow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
No I don't think you've understood my question.

I know the Note 8 has the option for multiwindow, but I want to know if there's an app or xposed module or whatever available to scale down the pop-up windows like it was on the Note 3.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Suse@56:
Sure, that's what I mean, there's the option to rescale windows
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] thedicemaster:
that's not what he means.

on old Samsung phones that function would shrink the window as-is, so the app would still draw as if it's fullscreen while it's actually shrunken down to a quarter of its normal size.

this would result in smaller buttons and text.

on newer Samsung phones the app is informed that the resolution has changed, allowing it to adjust.

this can cause apps to reload when resizing them, and buttons and text don't shrink.

unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to revert to the old behavior.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
That's exactly what I mean.

Thanks for that, then I guess the Note 8 isn't for me then :)

Any idea if there are other phones who do that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sjrixon:
What app have you found that doesn't re-size? Whatsapp, for example, shrinks nicely. Messages, all shrinks.. The screenshot you posted of the Note 8 is not what my phone looks like.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
Could you maybe post a screenshot of how it looks on your Note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sjrixon:
Here... Not the best, but you can see Google drive has resized.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
I've edited your screenshot. Look at the red box.

If you maximize that app to full screen, is the stuff in the red box bigger or the same size?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sjrixon:
Ok, correct. That bit doesn't change. The rest does, the plus button and the other text, but not the top.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
That's what I mean. And if you open up a window and scale it down to the smallest size possible, those buttons and text can really get in your way (depending on the app).

On the Note 3 those buttons actually scale down as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sjrixon:
Fingers crossed for an update then! I like the feature but I can understand why it's annoying, but it's not bothering me too much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
I highly doubt this will get updated. It's been like that in all the latest Galaxy phones. It's Android's implementation of multi-window. It saves Samsung a lot of time and money not having to code that stuff themself.

So if the community doesn't come up with some kind of mod, this won't change.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sjrixon:
That's a shame then. The apps I like to use in popup do work nicely, I love having the notes pop up floating so I can just quickly use it during the day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
Is there an app or mod to allow all the apps to the multi-window view? Because out of the box not all the apps are supported ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Don't need an app like you did with LL & MM, there's a setting in Developer Options now but like in the past, doesn't mean all unsupported apps will work/resize fine when forced.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Spir4:
Ah nice one didn't know about that, thanks!
[MTCD Android Head Units General] mcraenz:
Hi, I recently installed an MTCD px3 unit in my car but the audio quality is not that great. I'm looking at the option of a USB DAC but that appears to have its own set of issues and complexity.

I do note though that the RK3188 chip includes an SPDIF function and this does appear as an audio device in /proc/asound/cards so if the pins (balls) are exposed somewhere on the px3 module board then it should be just a matter of soldering to the right points to create an SPDIF interface.

If someone has a totally bricked unit would you consider doing some research? I.e. using some heat to the remove the RK3188 BGA chip and locating the ball that relates to SPDIF and seeing if it can be traced to a track?

The SPDIF transmitter is located at ball N20. You can find the datasheet by googling "RK3188 Datasheet" (sorry I can't post links yet). So who can "expose the balls"?

Alternatively if someone has a dead board/unit they would give away, I'd be happy to pay shipping for you to send it to me (in New Zealand) and I'll do the research and share my findings with the community.

Also looking for someone who understands what would be required on the software side of things to actually use the interface. Some kind of ALSA magic I guess?

Note - I do understand the limitation. I.e. this only applies to audio within Android, not the radio or bluetooth etc. My approach would be to install a physical switch so I could switch my car amp between the analog and digital outputs.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sylvan151:
Hi.. my Android Radio just recently crashed. If you like.. i can give it to you.

Its a Hot Audio Android Radio PX3 RK3188.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] mcraenz:
Thanks very much. I've sent a PM.

Cheers,

Rhys
[MTCD Android Head Units General] bluemask69:
do you located SPDIF transmitter? Is possibile to connect directly an external DSP such Audison P8.9?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] JohnnyTightlips:
Bump
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] kuba3351:
Hi

I saw that Android GO is launching. It is a light version of android, that was made to run smooth on lov-end smartphones. It is possible to create ROMS based on it?

I think in case of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro it will not increase performace becase it is a good device, but I think using android Go on device like that should improve battery life. How about that?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] scrubjay55:
https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/mod-low-ram-property-patcher-android-t3737373
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] vzaliva:
I am planning to get S9 and deciding between getting one from T-Mobile vs. US/Unlocked version direct from Samsung.

First of all, comparing the specs of the respective models I see differences in supported bands (matching ones omitted):

Unlocked:

2G CDMA: CDMA800, USPCS1900

3G UMTS: B8(900)

3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900)

4G FDD LTE: B17(700), B28(700), B29(700), B66(AWS-3)

4G TDD LTE: B46(5200)

T-Mobile:

3G UMTS: B4(AWS)

3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880)

4G FDD LTE: B12(700), B66(AWS-3), B71 (600MHz)

How would the absence of these bands affect my coverage/speeds within the US?

My second question is about "WiFi calling". I had a bad experience with Galaxy S6 where Wi-Fi calling feature did not work on Samsung generic ROM and was only available on T-Mobile ROMs. I wonder if they fixed this in newer models.

Besides being unlocked and having less pre-installed software are there are any pros/cons buying form T-Mobile vs. buying from Samsung directly?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Nightwind Hawk:
The major difference as a T-Mobile customer is that the unlocked US version from Samsung does not support B71 (600mhz). This is T-Mobile's new "big thing" but I suppose it may depend on what city/state you are located in. Find more info on the 600mhz acquisition here: https://www.google.com/search?q=t+m...1.69i57j0l5.3768j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Users have reported that the S8 unlocked version worked fine with Tmo wifi calling. I assume it'll be the same for the S9.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Superguy:
Yes it does.

https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/Ar9mx/samsung-sm-g965u-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2

Multiple sites have shown the US unlocked S9/+ supporting bands 66 and 71.

The International Exynos version supports 66 but not 71. https://www.frequencycheck.com/mode...ds-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2?c_id=22151
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] vzaliva:
I used this source:

https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/

It shows B66 but not B71.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] testinguser:
Look at the comments on that site - you'll see many people reporting errors with the listing. FWIW, they do seem to be fixing the errors on that page once it is brought to their attention.

tl;dr: Take that site with a grain of salt.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] uzupan:
According to Samsung support no band 71 for the s9 unlocked, here is the list of supported bands.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)

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According to Samsung support no band 71 for the s9 unlocked, here is the list of supported bands.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)

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Here are the bands the t mobile variant supports according the Samsung support.

Connectivity Frequencies and Data Type 2G GSM:

GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900

3G UMTS: B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850)

3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)

4G FDD LTE : B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B66(AWS-3) B71.

4G TDD LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Cuda70383:
whats the verdict?? I'm trying to decided on the same issue as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
Unfortunately the verdict won't be in until it gets into our hands, if band 71 is super important then just get the T-Mobile variant and be done with it. Or if you just prefer less bloat then unlocked probably is the way to go....
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
and if you contact them again I bet they tell you something different.. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] uzupan:
It is different from what they told me on Saturday.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
yeah its going to come down to.. either wait till someone has it in there hands to confirm or ot take your chances or just go for the T-Mobile Variant and be done with it..
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] jmccomas10:
If it does support band 71 LTE what other benefits are their to getting the unlocked version vs a carrier version? Is there any negatives?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] timg11:
When you say "US/Unlocked version", is that carrier-unlocked (use on any operator), or boot-loader unlocked (install custom recovery like TWRP)?

Is there an S9 version that is boot-loader unlocked (Exynos) that supports Band 71 and T-mobile Wi-Fi Calling?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] km8j:
Anyone have experience with a US unlocked one in hand?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
US unlocked is only "Carrier Unlocked" there is NO bootloader unlocked version in the US
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] eastsidebiz:
So im not sure if this is still an active thread.

But on a U1 model, cant we do a "DIAL" code to enable all LTE Antennas?

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What would you consider the TMOBILE S9's then?

are they bootloader locked?

From my experience ATT and VERIZON's s9's are not bootloader locked.

Tmobile and others are.. As with TMOBILE s9's you arent able to flash to an UNLOCKED firmware...
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
There is no us carrier S9 that has their bootloader unlocked. The U1 is a us model and it has the bootloader locked as well.. only international models bootloader's can be unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] eastsidebiz:
unlocked models works with TMOBILE WIFI CALLING, just no VIDEO CALLING.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] eastsidebiz:
i got you,

so the U1 is just a vanilla firmware

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So the fact that you can flash a U1 to a U variant, tells me that the Bootloader is not locked.

Heres a scenario:

Verizon s9 U flashed to U1

then

U1 to Tmobile firware

then you are no longer able to flash U1 or Verizon firmware..

I have done this on 3 s9's. and I really think that the Verizon/ATT allows you to flash different firmware, because their bootloader may be unlocked?

However flashing TMOBILE firmware locks down the bootloader and you arent able to get out of it or flash another carrier firmware.

Now, I have another s9 that is purely a U1 from samsung, which I can still flash between carrier firmwares no issue.

with that said, what do you think the lockdown is?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
That tells me you have no idea what an unlocked bootloader is. The fact that you can flash via ODIN and signed firmware from Samsung doesn't mean you have an unlocked bootloader. Try flashling TWRP and a custom rom. I bet you can't do it. If your bootloader was unlocked you could.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] eastsidebiz:
hence the questions that I listed above Mr Omnicient
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
No I don't know everything but when you constantly argue something you clearly don't understand then what do you excpect. Your responses are not someone that accepts someone's answer. So re-read what I have said and re-read your responses and tell me who is the know it all..
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] nabbed:
I am with this guy.

Unlocked Bootloader means you can flash any image. Locked means you can only flash those images that a digitally singed by Samsung/carrier and for that purpose only.

In other words, unlocked bootloader means that you can flash custom roms, but locked means that you can only flash official Samsung/carrier updates/firmware.

Unlocked, in a sim sense, means you can use the phone with any carrier. Different from bootloader.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] M-Amine:
hello

here the original Splash screens for SFR Vodafone, O2 and SPL for warranty

Salut

Pour ceux qui ont perdu l'image de demarrage SFR et le SPL original les voilà, ca pourra vous aidez.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] epsimax:
Have you got the original splash screen which comes with non simlock HTC ?
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] M-Amine:
hello

here the original HTC splash screen
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] epsimax:
thank you. It works very well !

nota : think to remove your SD card before flashing
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] piXie:
thx! it works great, no need to hard reset and all settings stays as before.

piXie
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] windirt:
the HTC one works well, thanks
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] M-Amine:
added O2 original splash screen
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Olioaglio:
Many thanks, m8 for the prompt service ;)

Your help is very appreciated!!

Best regards,

Olioaglio
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Olioaglio:
Full German O2 Recovery ROM by Schaggo can finally

be found HERE (post #29)

Olioaglio
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] The_Steph:
raramomo,

If I want to have a specific image as splash screen, how do I do?

The_Steph
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] M-Amine:
The_Steph

look here
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] The_Steph:
Thanks a lot for your tutorial.

The_Steph
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] PernetaCorreia:
Does any one have the vodafone splashscreen?

Thanks in advance :)
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] pako1:
No loading

Hello, i try it but my ppc screen freezing and write loading... after 5 min my desktop is writing not connection. I have already activesync on before making (trying) make the splash flash

Can you help me?

:confused: