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[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psrkallez06:
So i finally decided to buy a new motherboard for my G4 h815 after bootloops. (It does work again after applying heat to the CPU). But not for long.

I've heard that phones with older serial numbers have this issue but not new ones. So I'm looking at a few motherboards. And since I'm not rich i was thinking of this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Main-Motherboard-For-LG-G4-H815-32GB-Unlocked-Europe-Version/112902057618?hash=item1a497cae92:g:FB4AAOSw3ZtaJQtb

Do any of you know if it comes with the ORIGINAL cpu and not some chinese ripoff? Also can you recommend a place to buy a new motherboard for good price (and hopefully bootloop free)?

And one more thing, Which serial number should i look for? Atm my bootlooped device S/N starts with 505. Thanks.

Thanks!
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neobdium:
i change mine motherboard like this:

505K and is bootlooping

510K and is bootlooping

607K no bootloop
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psrkallez06:
Thanks for your answer! May i ask where you got the 607k motherboard?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neobdium:
from LG service

my advice dont buy 5xx series!!! and dont play games on g4.....
[HTC Typhoon] eyeheartpi:
i installed wm6 the other day on my spvc500 and everything went well.

the phone started, but when i gave it a restart, it just wouldnt connect to my network...

it stays in NO service state and does nothing...

i really dont know what to do...please, help me...

i'm freakin :mad: for not knowing what to do....
[HTC Typhoon] Chegevara:
WM6 problem & SPVC 500

HI,

I had the same problem and I know explanations.

Problem is in software which you installed after flashing WM6 to your SPV.

When you installing software everything is working on 100% ,but after restaring mobile

phone starting very long time ,doesn't have signal and time on main screen.

You have only one option ,re-flash WM6 again ![/COLOR]

Uninstall software hasn't influence!!!

be carefully with installation new software, I don't know where is problem exactly >

Here is list of software which is working without problems on my phone:

Extreme agenda 3.02

Smart explorer 2.1.4.553

SP Task Manager 2.1.1.315

Slovo ED

Adobe reader

Don't install :

profile switcher

cele task

If you are using different software you have only one way how to find "good" and "wrong" software.

After reflashing WM6 install only one program and restart the phone if everything will be working program is OK.

But if no you have to reflash WM6 again !!!

Be careful, all your data will be lost.
[HTC Typhoon] umpalumpa75:
I got the same problem, after installing some software i got no network anymore.

Also the menue did not respond anymore on pressing 'Start'-button

I had to flash my Amadeus again, because also a hard-reset didn't help.

Now i think i have installed all the software again and it works still well :confused:

edit: 10 minutes after i rebooted my amadeus and BANG, nothing works anymore.

Crap.

I think the problem is 'facade', a tool to show a schedule on the homescreen.
[HTC Typhoon] eyeheartpi:
it all works now

well, i managed to solve my problem...

the thing was to flash this WM6 and now everything works jut fine...

i can finally say that i am pleased with my c500! :)
[HTC Typhoon] umpalumpa75:
Before I try this Version of WM6: Do you use Facade?

I flashed my Amadeus with WM5, installed Facade, rebooted and nothing worked. After that I flashed WM 6, did not install Facade and everything is ok
[HTC Typhoon] mateusz344:
I got the same problem, but after hard reset everything was ok, so reflashing WM6 was not necessary.
[Wileyfox Swift] Smiff3:
hi all.

just updated an old swift to TOS373K

works fine now.

however! i need to get Xposed working because we need gravitybox intents.

basically please.. what's the easiest way to get Xposed on this stock TOS373K swift?

i don't particularly care which rom (i understand Lineage+xposed is a bad idea?)

can we easily root the stock up to date swift?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] sensationvsgalaxy:
I'm running SoldiersRom 2.2 now but this happened on Stock too.. I have s9+ exynos. It's strange because it works for a while (different every time how long it lasts, but at the latest definitely breaks the root when trying to update supersu or magisk ) and then I lose root while the phone is ON! (no need to reboot). Sometimes it bootloops when I try to manually patch the boot image with magisk.

Like this user : https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9-plus/help/bootloop-magisk-16-0-16-1-16-2-t3766512 I also get: ''Failed to mount '/cpefs' (Read-only file system)''

Does anyone have a solution? I would be grateful for any help!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImAMember:
Hey, long time, but still see a lot of great information here! I'll make this a quick one as I just upgraded, through a VERY long process of trying to find the right phone, from an LG Tribute 1 to the LG Tribute Dynasty. The main reason the search was extensive was due to trying to find the right Virgin phone that could be rooted. So far no good, so I just went with the LGTD.

I got it nice and tweaked and organized, but figured I'd still hold out hope on any suggestions root related. I checked through the forum and google and nothing extensive, which sucks b\c King Root worked so well for the Tribute's 1 and 2. My friend who mods a lot said that the manufactures are really cracking down on this apparently, related to the boot loader or some such; I'm not as techy.

And the second issue would be, if there's no hope root wise for the LGTD, any suggestions on a reliable system \ phone wide ad \ spam blocker? I got REALLY spoiled with Ad Away but oh guess what, it's root only!

Either way thanks in advance everyone!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmichael2497:
i came across your post because i wish my friends, who know i'm a tech person, would ask for help before wasting their money on crap like this.

so next time... figure out which of the tri-opolies you are going to get your mobile service from and *then* pick something that already has community support behind it.

even a bing search quickly shows Virgin Mobile runs on the Sprint network, so basically look for any Sprint device that has official LineageOS support, buy used, same money all around and enjoy more complete control over a new to you device.

meanwhile... you can at least use latest GC has some ad blocking built in, Fx can do similar as well with stuff like uBlock Origin, but those sorts of add-ons tend to eat ram and cpu, so i just stick to minor improvements like HTTPS Everywhere, Decentraleyes, and Dark Reader.

hope that helps.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] CondeLuis:
good afternoon friends, I come to you for some doubts that I have about the update of my team .... I have a moto z play with android 6.0.1 I want to update for compatibility issues in applications, but I have activated the good dual sim so I bought it second-hand, can I update directly to 7.1.1? and from there go up to 8 by means of adb sideload? and what is the procedure since I read that you need to omit the lines of the modem and the sfg to not have problems with the imei ..... someone could help me please? and excuse me but occupy the translator to create the theme.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] echo92:
Can we see a screenshot of your Settings>about phone screen please, showing your device and build number? This should help us figure what device you have and what builds to flash.

Provided you flash the correct firmware for your device, your IMEI should be okay.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] CondeLuis:
It does not allow me to upload links, but I leave the details of my system ....

Android version: 6.0.1

Baseband: M8953_10208.08.04.47R ADDISON_ROWDSDS_CUST

compilation: MPN24.104-44

I downloaded the firmware: XT1635-02_ADDISON_7.1.1_NPNS26.118-22-2-12_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

* I do not know if that serves me, if I can directly flash and if I should omit the lines of the commands Modem and Fsg, to avoid losing the imei .....
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] echo92:
Thanks, if you're updating, usually it's a good idea to full flash, including modem and fsg. Else you'll have issues with OTA updates.

Normally flashing stock firmware shouldn't cause problems with your IMEI, but without knowing the history of your device, it's difficult to say. If you want to, could you provide your device's get var info?

A) assuming you have ADB and the Motorola drivers set up on your computer, boot your device into the bootloader. Connect your device to your computer via USB.

B) open an ADB terminal and in the terminal type 'fastboot devices' without quotes. Press enter, that should return your device's serial.

C) if you get a response, type 'fastboot getvar all' without quotes in the ADB terminal. Press enter to display a output of your device's parameters.

D) copy paste that output here or upload it somewhere. You may wish to omit your IMEI from the output. That output should tell us if the device was previously unlocked or flashed with a newer firmware.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] CondeLuis:
ok I understand, I explain the equipment I acquired it from use and has a blockage for non-payment in ATTMX that is why they activated the second sim, I do not have backup of the efs and the recovery does not let me, my idea is to go up to 7.1.1 and then go to Oreo by means of adb and already being there to activate the dual sim again and be able to continue using it ... so I ask you if I can skip those commands to avoid taking risks with the imei
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] echo92:
Again, if you're updating with the correct firmware and the device had not been flashed with custom ROMs or had downgraded firmware in the past, I do not think you will lose your IMEI. I would recommend you use those commands.

However, if your device was blocked for non payment, are you sure you can even use dual Sims? I'm concerned the previous owner's network provider may have black listed IMEI 1, so even if you update to Oreo, you may only have one active SIM. I'm also hoping that device is from non payment and not stolen...
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] CondeLuis:
I suppose they stopped paying, and if right now the dual SIM is activated in the first line which is the original IMEI does not signal, but in the second that is the IMEI 0 if I can use my line but the same way only works for ATTMX, that's why I want to think that updating to 7.1.1 and later to oreo can activate the dual sim back and that it works again like now .....
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] echo92:
Even if the device says it's dual SIM, the IMEI for one of the SIM slots is likely blocked not by ATTMX but for other providers too (hence the blacklist). I doubt if you update whether you will get dual SIM usage, as your IMEI stays the same usually, so even if you're updated to Oreo, you may still have only one SIM active. The network may just keep rejecting that IMEI number.

I'd honestly think about returning it unless you're happy with just single SIM access.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] CondeLuis:
does not look, I mean the original equipment is a sim which is blocked for lack of payment, they activated the second sim and obviously that is 0 which if I line with ATTMX and good until now I have no problem it works for me and apart I bought it cheap, the only thing I want is to update to be up to date and so already updated to activate the second sim
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] echo92:
Yup, so if I've understood you correctly

SIM 1) Blacklisted IMEI due to non-payment by the original owner . Likely will not work even if you update.

SIM 2) I don't think this IMEI 2 gets blacklisted automatically, IMEI 1 is usually the one that is blocked, unless the original owner or ATTMX asked for IMEI 2 to be blocked too.

However, I still think if you update to Oreo, you will not be able to activate the dual SIMs. IMEI 1 will still remain blocked. From what I understand, only the original owner/ATTMX can reverse the block, and as it's due to non-payment, you'd likely have to ask the original owner to clear their debt with ATTMX to clear the block. The block exists on the carrier level, so unless you can change the IMEI (which is something indiscussable on XDA), you are stuck with one SIM, despite having a dual SIM model.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] CondeLuis:
if the original IMEI 1 is the one that is blacklisted by the operator, the IMEI 2, which is the one that was activated and is 0, is the one that gives me line, so I wanted to suppose that if I update and when I am in Oreo I could activate it again with the tutorial that goes on the web and thus continue to occupy the IMEI 2 with the line I have ..... now I hope to explain myself .. I doubt very much that the owner pays since we are not in contact.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] echo92:
So you'd likely have only IMEI 2/SIM 2 active, especially if the original owner has not cleared the balance. I do not know of tutorials that could help you restore IMEI 1 (and they are likely not permitted on XDA). I wish you luck in this endeavour to get your dual SIM device working fully.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] potblack2win:
Hi

Will Huawei fix the overexposed soft image quality of the selfie camera on this phone.

I am still on 8.1.0.103 and wondering if its been fixed in one of the newer updates as it is really disappointing
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Highspeed123:
Not sure they think it's broken, it was obviously designed to do this on purpose. I know a lot of people that use beauty mode. It is rather annoying though as it can't be disabled for those that don't want to be enhanced to Ken doll like proportions lol

If you hit the photo mode rather than the default portrait mode for front camera it does help a bit. Definitely better than portrait mode. I do hope that a future update will add more control over the processing, but I won't bank on it.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] prowsterz:
I've tried many different camera apps, and the overexposure and softening occur as soon as the camera detects a face. Haven't been able to find a solution yet.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Paz9:
im 99% sure it can be disabled with root - its got to be a setting that detects faces.

we;d need someone to go through the source (if they ever release it)

once i root my p20 ill stalk around to try and find a property.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] isko01:
Sorry, i dont have phone yet. But, if you use some other camera application, will it be the same problem?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] potblack2win:
Its definitely a setting built into the kernel/source code because using another camera app will not override the setting. It only focuses on the subject (face) and blurs out the background which should not be the case
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] JadranB:
I have rooted P20 pro, and there is a ton of properties and definitions xml files for different modes and effects in odm/camera folder. For example there is something called "casiobeauty" among others :) But, to mess with those parameters someone has to have knowledge. So, i guess effects can be modified, if there ever will be someone of knowledge and will to do it
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
You all may want to install CameraMX from PlayStore.

It gives out high resolution and high qualoty images. Selfies taken by it are noticeably sharper than the p20 pro stock camera. Also, there is a slider to adjust exposure for the front cam (something that is missing from the stock). In addition, the app also supports HDR for the selfie cam as well.

You can give it a try...
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Kusznier:
it was fixed in .120
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
What region? I am currently using the .120 for C636 but there is still the annoying overexposure and lack of details esp in groufies
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
You all might want to use the CameraMX app... I use it on all my selfies now. Ive compared it with the stock front cam and it's way way way better. See for yourself...
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] kabirjedi:
very cheap quality sorry bro!

I hope overexpo fixed in next update!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mostling:
It's better in 120 but definitely not fixed.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
Uploaded the wrong photos the last time sorry..

For the photos below, the washed out one is taken with the front camera native app. The better one is with cameraMX app.

Note: No editing done, same lighting condition, almost the same hand position, same angle.

It is very evident that the native camera app is washed out/overexposed.

Well, the CameraMX photo isnt perfect but for me, it is 80% better than the stock camera.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Hobartwash:
Hi - Is everyone certain this is a SW issue? I don't know a ton about cameras but is it possible there are defective front facing cameras on a bunch of these devices?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
Hi, I'm pretty much sure it's a software issue as the original photo can look so much better when you edit it. And, you can also use other camera apps
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
There is a workaround on the overexposed p20 front camera images using the Google Photos Editor App

(I've read it from another XDA thread).

The results are stunning! It's almost as if the photos were taken using an actual Google Pixel front camera! (In my opinion)

I suppose the image enhancement algorithm for the Google Photos app is similar to the image post-processing of Google Pixel phones.

Note: Google Photos is commonly preinstalled along with Gmail, Hangouts, GMaps.

Step 1 - Snap a selfie using the native app

Step 2 - Preview the photo and click the (...) at the bottom right

Step 3 - Click Advanced Edit ---> Select Google Photos

Step 4 - Select the second icon next to the filters menu.

You will find 3 sliders (Light, Color, and Pop)

Step 5 - Slide Pop all the way up, as well as Color.

You may tweak the settings more for Color and Light too!

(There are more options when you expand it)

Step 6 - Click Save.

Find sample photos below:
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] JordyGFC:
Just got a P20 Pro and this is seriously my biggest hate with this phone! The rest is great (except my google pay not working) but the front camera makes me look like a ghost on any image! :(
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] srgank:
I'm on update 128 and the front camera still overexposed.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] fregor:
Yes, I second that.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] saisallo:
I think we should write thousands emails to huawei : this is unacceptable. They can easily do a profile for a regular shot not for China people only.... or maybe they don't want to be the best smartphone in the world for marketing reasons, so they cannot sell their next 5-cameras-phone with superselfie shots ........
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
Attached below is a thread of emails on my complaint to Huawei. You're right, we should bombard them with emails like this one. The lackluster quality of the front cam is unacceptable!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Horayken:
I don't know if this will work. but the ones with root devices can go to odm/etc/camera/hwbeauty/default and edit the xml inside. As far asI can see it shows the 10 levels of beauty mode. and what changes makes in each one. you can try to set all to zero. Do it at your own risk. since i don't use front camera i've never tested.

https://imgur.com/a/bJOTPiw
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] subhani:
I just did some quick comparison shots using the OG Pixel XL and our P20 Pro. I believe they are on par with regards to detail retention but are using very different philosophies in their photography.

There is some very minor softening on the flattest surfaces of your face but hairs, wrinkles all show, including pores...as much as it does on Pixel 1. With strong backlighting, the background is completely over exposed. However, the Pixel underexposes the subject/face and looks a little odd with dark regions round the eyes and mouth. the huawei captures the face a lot better but the background is completely out of control.

Where there is no backlighting, the face is well detailed and exposure is under good control. As good as the Pixel if not a little better. Under low light, both devices lose detail.

I recommend in those scenarios to add a small amount of sharpening using the Huawei Gallery app. It works better than [MENTION=9126461]Archer Casio[/MENTION] 's suggestion, in my opinion. Granted, the P20 Pro ought to be better than the Pixel of 2016. I am not too worried as I do not use the FFC very much but when I do, it looks really good to me and the portrait function is a clear win too. I noticed the pictures are more pleasant from a composition standpoint simply because the FFC on the P20P is dead centre of the phone, unlike the Pixel where it is off to the top left hand corner.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
Yeah, when it comes to close range selfies, P20 can rival the quality of Google Pixel (but not on all scenarios)

However, when we talk about groufies, the very limited plane of focus of the p20 front camera pales in comparison. I know this because I take a lot of groufies with my phone and every time, I would have to edit it to get a decent shot.... Moving the FFC farther, the faces wouldn't be very much detailed. I owned an Asus Zenfone Selfie phone before. Comparing P20 Pro to it would be laughable. Also, I have tried other phones like Samsung S8 and S9. Both can outdo the 24 mp FFC of the P20 Pro.

And the most frustrating of all, older Huawei Models P9 and P10 are both better than the P20 pro FFC. I have tested them personally against each other and the difference in quality is evident.

Overall, P20 pro is an awesome phone minus the selfie camera
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] subhani:
Without much of an alternative than my Google Pixel, I can't say definitively that the FFC is weak. In my experience, it does better than the Pixel, especially in backlit conditions and in well lit scenarios. I guess the Pixel isn't a good comparison on the basis that the Pixel is already 2 years old.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Archer Casio:
Yeah, you're right. It shouldnt be fair to compare older models to a newer and much more expensive phone that is P20 Pro. It's just that all of the phones I mentioned are better than it which is so surprising since the P20 Pro is supposed to be a 2018 flagship phone . There is defnitely an issue with the current state of the P20 Pro FFC.

With my experience, photos with my FFC always comes out washed out. The over aggressive beauty mode even when turned off makes me look like a ghost. Groufies come out weak and unsharp for people at the back.

The 24 megapixel resolution FFC looks like an upscaled 5 megapixels in my opinion. I have personally tried many other lower resolution phones like Samsung S9, Huawei P10 plus, and even the Huawei P9. Take note that all of those are just 8 MP and they are all better in clarity and detail.

Phone reviewers like Android Authority, GSM Arena and Gadget Match also have this similar feedback.

My Sample shots (UNEDITED and raw) - > https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m6ltpIt746bCY1D3TTUGTPY2YW-97gOS

Can you please provide samples with your P20 pro FFC?

Maybe you have received an update the rest of us haven't. Thanks.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] subhani:
Sure buddy. Some of the selfies there look quite detailed and very good, after looking at your album. Many are very soft.

Can you share selfies comparing the other phones and the p20p? Selfies taken together at the same time. That would help.