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[LG K20 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mewcatchew:
I found a Metro PCS K20 Plus scattered in pieces down by the river one morning last summer. The screen had a million cracks, and it was just in terrible condition. I found the battery 25 feet or so from the phone... anyway, I put it all back together, and amazingly it worked,

AND

it was network unlocked! My phone had just been lost/stolen, so it was a welcome find. It's a snappy phone, more responsive than my BLADE Z MAX or Sensa LTE and the battery lasts forever. So I've wanted to get a new screen for it, but for the longest time they were around $60. Some were cheaper but with no frame and why glue a new screen to a busted up ... well, rest of the phone? But I was at Best Buy recently and I noticed that the Simple Mobile LG Grace looked a lot like the K20 Plus. After watching some repair videos of both phones I realized they were identical in design, except for silver highlights - not gold, and the LG Grace has less RAM & ROM, and weaker camera (but all these things can be swapped from the K20). So I went ahead and bought the LG Grace for $49.99, swapped out the motherboard, fingerprint sensor and camera and my now my K20 is brand new again! Also, a brand new higher capacity battery (2800 mAh instead of 2700 mAh). 100% working. So if you've got a busted screen, just buy an Lg Grace. It's the same amount as a new screen, plus you'll get a new body and free higher capacity battery. Took about an hour and very simple. Hope this helps someone out.
[LG K20 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] chxnugs:
Thanks for posting your findings. I'm sure this will be handy for some. I have 2 of these that I passed down to my daughters and they are banged up as a result. I "upgraded" to the Stylo 4 but since the bootloader is completely locked up, I want my beloved K20 back. This phone blows the Stylo out of the water 100x.
[LG K20 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ninjasinabag:
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[LG K20 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Travisholt92:
I already have a new screen, just need another rear camera and rear speaker then I can thoroughly test these pie builds. At least Bluetooth audio still works.
[LG K20 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] TewSlo:
Screen - $28.99 USD

Bought a few of them over the years, works well!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bykenhulle:
Howdy Everyone,

I'm a huge novice when it comes to playing around with android phones so please go easy on me. :cyclops:

Ok so had this phone about a month and it had a Google play error a few times. A quick reset and all was OK, until the last time where it ended up in a boot loop. :crying:

Numerous Web searches later I decided to use Xperia Companion to repair my phone. I had my phone back but my data was gone! :(

I'd hoped it would be relatively easy to get the data back or at least some of it, but no as it was then I realised that I would have to root my phone to even try. :rolleyes:

Then I find out that if I unlock the bootloader that I would need to roll back to MM so that I could backup the TA Partion to save my DRM Keys..... :eek:

Ultimately I want to recover my photos (or at least attempt) and then return my phone to an unrooted state with my DRM keys back where they should be. :fingers-crossed:

So my question to the community is, can I use Xerpia Companion to make a backup of my phone at its factory state (pretty much as it is now), root the phone, attempt the recovery and the be able to return my phone to the state its currently in.. Including the TA partition? :confused:

Cheers in advance for any and all help.... :victory:

Bykenhulle :cowboy:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device and there's a limited amount of threads regarding this topic but, the following thread is probably your best bet. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within it too.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3753185

Good Luck!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] acequez:
can you help me unlock my huawei

E5330Cs-82

IMIE: 861303039095746

need v4 algo code
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] forsaken82:
Anyone dropped theirs yet? I just had to file a claim AGAIN on my 8+ from falling less than 3 feet. Ill upgrade if this is any better on drops.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] nhoj_yelbom:
dropped mine face down concrete, couple small divots on screen now
[Huawei Mate 10  Guides, News, & Discussion] mackentosh:
Delete this post please
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Murtaza Kanchwala:
Not even single Custom Rom is ported yet, everyone is flashing Android One Firmware or the stock! ?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] gee one:
I think the A/B partition scheme is slowing down development. If I am not mistaken, several other phones with A/B partitions also have slow development. On top of that, I think our phone is an odd hybrid that has A/B partitions, but will not get Project Treble, so we are stuck in the middle between the two targets.

There is a working TWRP recovery, so that does count for something. I have, as well as several others, been trying to get a bootable device tree for LineageOS, although it is slow going and we all have IRL commitments.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] IVANWB:
I'm willing to make donations to the custom rom developer. Especially if it is possible to remove the lock from installing sd card as internal memory.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] pietpietersen:
I dont really care about custom roms or new android versions.

I'd just want to be able to install android security updates when motorola no longer supports it..

but that's quite hard if you dont Know a thing about programming i think?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrettB0727:
Looking for a way to Miracast Netflix? Unfortunately shows a black screen and only audio. I am on Oreo 8.1. I am not interested in regular casting, as I would like to playback downloaded netflix without using any Wi-Fi/data.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
my htc u ultra will charge with the computer but not with any wall plug or other cable
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Garkan:
Not even with its box charger?
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
nope it will only charge with the computer i tried to redtore it with twrp but just got bootloop so i went back to custom rom as the repair shop dont even know whats going on and also htc service center wont help at all
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Garkan:
Maybe ita a rom problem, get the stock one.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
i tried to restore my restore from twrp but got bootloop so i went back to twrp then flashed the leedroid rom and its working with the new charger but there was no info anywhere about this issue i must be the first one to have this issue
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] ChavezD:
Die you try different cables?

My original charger+cable can only fast charge in one direction, if I rotate the USB c plug by 180 degrees, it only charges damn slow (a couple of hours from 40% to full).

But the only-pc charge thing sounds very strange to me
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
i didnt think that a changing it back to stock and back to leedroid would have helped but i did try the new cable and wall brick first that didnt work
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] ChavezD:
Alright.. maybe you were using an old firmware that needed an update? I've really no idea, though :D
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
It now chargers but it don't fast charge at all :( the phones 40 days old
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Garkan:
Try stock rom, go for oreo, its down on the forum.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
im in australia international firmware isnt out yet and i have a backup on twrp but everytime i try restore i get bootloop
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] rakeshbro:
Did you flash stock boot.img after restoring stock twrp backup?

If you didn't, then maybe that's causing bootloop ;)
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
so restore then right after go and flash the stock boot Img then reboot
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] rakeshbro:
Yes, Flash the stock boot.img using adb.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
I dont think i have the stock img
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
View attachment 4460720

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How do i do it right
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] rakeshbro:
Copy boot.emmc.win to fastboot or adb directory then use this command!

Fastboot flash boot boot.emmc.win
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
Thanks that worked
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] rakeshbro:
There's a button for that. ;)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Does anyone here have the BLA-A09 variant?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] siburny:
Me. What's up?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Ulver:
I do
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Have any of you guys tried anything from this forum?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Ulver:
Nope, I'm keeping it stock.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
I just followed Heisenberg's guide to rooting my Nexus 6P. I have rooted it using TWRP 3.2.1-0-angler.img recovery, Magisk v15.2 root, and Resurrection Remix Rom v6.0.0-20180319-angler.

Everything is working well and I am really enjoying the ROM. However, my microphone(s) are super sensitive and people say it sounds like I'm fumbling and dropping the phone or am in a wind tunnel. I tested this with the "recorder" app in RR and can verify that even the slightest shifting of my hand or touching/adjusting the grasp of the phone is greatly amplified and sounds like the phone is being manhandled. It's like the mic is too sensitive or has a gain that is turned up.

After researching, I edited the build.prop file to turn the persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=true value to "false." I also cleared the cache via TWRP as was also suggested. It made no difference. So, then I reverted back to stock everything using the flash-all command and the official Google latest images. After booting into the completely stock ROM, the problem is still there. My 6P is almost un-useable as a phone since even the phone pressing against my ear and shifting positions slightly will sound like it's being dropped and kicked across the room to the person on the other end!

I tried stock, resurrection remix, and lineageOS ROMs. I tried the old radio, and updated radio images. I tried editing the build.prop file's "fluence" references. I tried putting electrical tape on the rear microphone (which has helped a tiny amount). What am I missing? Has anyone else encountered this? Any help is appreciated!!

NOTE: This is definitely NOT the "too quiet" problem that seems to be commonly reported on the web. This problem is too sensitive of a microphone.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodusche:
It's probably just the back mic below camera lense. Take a toothpick and carefully clean up any particles and lint. I couldn't really see most of it but after I did a couple sweeps the phone calls where perfect.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
Thanks for the tip. Just tried that with a toothpick and didn't see anything come out. I also blew some air in there too. Problem still unsolved :(
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodusche:
The only fix I can think of is wiping internal storage if you haven't already. Just make sure you backup all your pics, downloads,music etc. I've seen issues arise from pieces of files being left behind causing random issues. I've had bugs that no matter what I did would not fix but once I did some house cleaning all was corrected.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
I cleared every checkbox that is available in the "wipe" menu of TWRP before flashing the ROM. I have indeed wiped the internal storage several times.

PS - Yes, I did back up all my important things before wiping!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodusche:
Ok seems like you covered it all sorry wasn't much help. I would work backwards from everything you've changed since previously where it was working. For example did you maybe update your radio and or bootloader. If it's hardware issue not much you can do unfortunately.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
Would the radio influence this? Maybe I should flash back to the MM or N radio...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodusche:
Not sure worth a shot. Also this thread is where I got most of my info.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
Okay, I just tried a variety of angler radios and all of them have the same results... :/ May just have to end up getting a new phone come November :(
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodusche:
Yeah man that sucks was hoping. Last thing if you haven't already is try without a case. Some have had luck rolling naked.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
Yeah it does suck. I rooted it and put a new battery in it in an effort to keep it longer into the future since Google will stop security updates in November. I just cannot see how this issue is possible, even when reverting back to stock!

What if I was to just completely remove the rear microphone???
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lil_ith:
Try the magisk module. Microphone fix
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dre_2ooo:
Thanks for the tip. I installed the mic fix in the Magisk module.... still unsolved!!! This is crazy. I'm starting to think it's a hardware issue that MAYBE just maybe coincided with the root. Odds are low, but what else could it be???
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lil_ith:
I honestly don't know. I'll keep an eye out for you and let you know if I hear of anything you could try. You might be able to disable the one you need to with mixer_paths. But I wouldn't know how to
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BostonDan:
This same issue started happening to me. It seems to only occur when I'm using the speakerphone.

So annoying! I have been searching for a solution for the past 2 days with no luck.

Does this problem occur for both handset calls and speakerphone calls, or only one type of call?

Hope we can find a solution!

Cheers,

B.D.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BuffMcBigHuge:
I have finally solved this issue! I tried everything from changing ROMs to cleaning out the microphone hole to modifying the build prop. Nothing seemed to have worked, and I was about to ditch this phone. And then I tried:

1) Ensure you are rooted with TWRP recovery

2) Flash ElementalX for Nexus 6P in recovery

3) Reboot, install Ex Kernel Manager

4) Reduce your microphone gain:

If my solution works, please give thanks! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] hhoffa:
Upgraded to oreo on note 8 n950n

Volte and video phone deleted from dialer as they have on any past update. No biggie. Get into ims settings. Either through hidden kt menu or shortcut lite

But now ims settings requires a one time passcode

And supplies a key code that correlates to a password

No idea where to get key from.. please help!

T Mobile sucks without volte
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
In my country, the carrier requires you to take the device to activate VOLTE, maybe you need to go in person with your device to your carrier service center
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
When I was on Oreo I couldn't even access IMS settings on my F. Phone INFO/Shortcut Master wouldn't find the IMS settings menu for me. But I'm rooted & T-Mobile CSC still activated VoLTE & Wifi calling fine for me. But whatever, I'm back to Nougat & won't be running Oreo until things get worked out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
How did you go back to Nougat from Oreo? Wouldn't that trip the Knox flag?

I know you are rooted, however just asking if I downgrade will I hit the Knog flag. I am extremely concerned as I am registered to my Org email and other apps which requires no trip of Knox flag along with no root.

Please suggest.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
You can flash back to Nougat & flashing official FW in Odin should not trip Knox but I'm not taking any responsibility if somethig happens. ;)

I have Exynos with TWRP installed so my Knox is already tripped. I switch back & forth from Oreo & Nougat with nandroids in TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Thanks. Unfortunately I read from somewhere that even downgrading ROM trips knox. Not sure though. In case someone who has already tried please confirm.

Additionally if I flash G950U1 official ROM on a G950U phone would that still trip knox?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
I've never heard that either. Generally if you are are flashing official FWs in Odin Knox will not be tripped. And as you probably know you can't flash anything in Odin that is not for your specific device so Knox shouldn't be tripped.

I didn't realize you have a S8 since you are posting in the Note 8 forum but it should be the same. You can flash the unlocked FW on a carrier device but you have to use the PrinceComsy modified Odin to do so. Still it should not trip Knox. What's mainly important is you have to flash FWs with the same version bootloader you are on now. You can not downgrade BL, even if you tried Odin will not let you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Thanks a lot. Since Note 8 and S8 has almost similar in everything apart from few hardware enhancements in Note 8, from firmware prospect both should be considered as same..

But I read in one of the thread in XDA forum that after Oreo upgrade the bootloader has been changed and you can't downgrade.

As you confirmed if the Odin doesn't even allow FWs which would not be officially compatible then that is an awesome idea. My fear is and always be with KNOX trip :( since a lot is dependent on that including my work profile email and stuff.

If you/someone knows a way to turn on IMS service switch in Oreo then I won't require downgrade. Essentially I need the VoLTE to turn ON.

Tuff luck it is. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Yes Oreo has a new bootloader but you can still go back to Nougat, but latest Nougat. When they say you can't downgrade BL, you can't downgrade versions.

I don't know what variant you have but for example, I have F. Latest Nougat is 3BRB5 or 3BRA8. Oreo is 3CRC1. The 5 digit from the end is the BL version. If the number is the same, you can flash. If the number you have now is higher than a FW you wish to flash tbat has a lower number, you can't, that's what is meant by can't downgrade BL.

Oreo, IMS setting, yes I do know how to launch it. I'm assuming you are Using Phone INFO or Shortcut Master & can't launch. But with Shortcut Master you still can. Instead of launching 467 as you normally would, click on Explore instead to open App Explorer. From there click the second option, IMS Settings will launch.

If you have a N & have the passcode issue as mentioned in this thread, that I don't know anything about. Although I believe I remember a post somewhere that someone posted the codes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Thanks for this detailed info.

Apologies for being so naive. Mine is 2CRC5 Oreo. Unfortunately I don't know which variant you referred when you say F or N.

But going by your instructions I tried and got an error while invoking the 2nd option i. e. imsserviceswitchactivity. I assume this is related to rooting as it says " su not found. "

If yes, then please suggest me something without rooting to enable the ims switch.

Attached here the screenshot of the error message. Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Ah I forgot you have S8, that's why I'm not familiar with 2CRC5. F & N are international models. You have a U which is US.

Says su not found which means you need root access to open it. I don't know of any other way. Be sure to verify with the S8 guys before trying to go back to Nougat. Guys on Note 8 have done it but I wouldn't want you to brick your phone in case something is different with the S8.

Since you have a U, that's got me thinking. Are you using your carrier's firmware? If yes VoLTE should already be enabled if they support VoLTE.

---------- Post added 04-07-2018 at 12:00 AM ---------- Previous post was 04-06-2018 at 11:51 PM ----------

In Settings/About Phone under Service Provider SW Ver, what is you CSC (XXX/XXX/XXX)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Yeah mine is US model G950U S8 Sprint branded, officially network unlocked by Sprint.

The CSC in my case is SPR/XAA/SPR. I haven't changed the carrier firmware yet in fear of Knox trip. SPRINT does have VoLTE but through their CallingPlus app in beta, not native VoLTE calls.

Moreover after network unlock I moved to India and through IMS settings I did enable VoLTE and enjoyed native calls with Indian operators. After upgrade to Oreo on March 16th, the IMS switch was auto disabled and the ims application didn't get invoked. So now stuck in a no man's land.

Is there any other method (adb or something else) to enable VoLTE?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Oh man, totally didn't expect that one. Unfortuantely in your case the only way I know is to root which is out of the question. I could be wrong but I don't think there is anything that can be done through adb, generally it's enabled by CSC. Hopefully the dev for Phone INFO/Shortcut Master will figure out how to get the secret codes working with Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
The other way could be downgrading to 7.0, where the IMS setting was accessible. My fear is knox trip, if not I can downgrade. What would you suggest?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Yeah, the knox part is the questionable part as obviously it can't be reversed if tripped. I don't want to say something & mistakenly have it trip. But as we talked about flashing in Odin back to Nougat should not trip knox however you stated you read otherwise?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Thanks. I tried the app earlier too. The VoLTE option is not there. I don't want to downgrade unless I find a way to enable it.

I have searched over internet a lot and found mixed responses about KNOX tripping during downgrade or any unofficial try related to firmware.

I will wait for next few days for any help regarding the VoLTE enabler app or procedure. If not, I have the Nougat latest firmware ready with me(as you suggested earlier - same bootloader version). Eventually I have to go back. VoLTE is a must for me use this device in India with 4G connections.

Hope you may show some new light towards this fix.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Finally I downgraded to the latest Nougat ROM available for this device. Everything was smooth. I was able to enable VoLTE as we discussed. Thanks to you for providing me confidence.

I'll still wait for anyone confirming IMS app invoke on Oreo (without Root) before upgrade. Till then Happy with Nougat ROM.

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Nice, good to hear! :good:

I did ask the dev for Phone INFO/Shorcut Master about Oreo support for the secret codes. He's aware of the issue & said he'll try to find a way to fix it. Hopefully he figures it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] deepakrsarangi:
Thanks. Many of us are waiting for this fix btw. There are several threads on this on XDA.

I too hope for an efficient fix soon.