yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] noidodroid:
I have to say this is by far one of the best T-Mobile APP Based Unlock threads I have seen on the web discussing a bit about how things are done in the unlocking section of this industry and what ways you can do on your own to unlock app based phones without need for carrier or third party intervention.

To OP [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] have you done any more digging? =]

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I would edit your thread removing the mentioning of knowing someone and money as mods will see this as advertising and you could get banned! Just a heads up. Mod here in this area [MENTION=3125148]KennyG123[/MENTION] is a pretty laid back fella though so I bet he would just give you a warning.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] 244631232:
really？that‘s funny
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] noidodroid:
Which part?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] juanlopera:
About sim unlock, procedure with post files...

Hi everybody, recently bought a second hand T-mobile V20, dònt have much money, and walk in a really low budget (Wife, house, food, and o on), but sadly don't pay attention with the hard way that t-mob usa lock the phones, sadly no returns coz i`m outside USA and seller don't accept refunds., searching for the unlock code scared me 'cause it cost the same that the phone cost me (>70US :crying:)

Just reading, found this post and just need some light in the part when Zero'ed partitions or replace QCN, im barely familiar with this terms, but honestly i cannot found a clear explication with the process: i need to do it in diag mode?, or recovery mode?, or fastboot? need to root before?, could be achieved in custom rom (Wanna install Alpha / omega). was a long time ago since a touch a phone for modding!!!!... and this would be my dayly driver (My phone was stolen), i'm in a budget, so i need a phone that work with my carrier here in latin america.

I`m sorry if i'm asking that its aalready answered, but really i cannot found a clearly process to replace the partitions or the QCN's...

Many thanks to everybody evolved in the tread, cheers
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Grin59:
You can't unlock the V20 using any method here unless you go find an actual unlock service which I've found to be about $80 dollars usd. I'd recommend you get a unlocked V20 like I did or go find an unlock service specifically for the H918 unlock app
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] asialove2013:
Someone in China Shenzhen now offers MetroPCS Unlocked service only $15.

They do find a way to get KEY,,
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] noidodroid:
It can be done for as little as $20 even cheaper than that I'm imagining but I'll just in this comment here because it caused myself and some others in this thread problems with the moderators by discussing these types of things so maybe it would be best that you edit your threads and or we both completely quit talking about paid unlocking. Anything that has to do with dollar signs and what seems to be self advertising.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pierro78:
damn I bought an unlocked h918 from aliexpress, it worked fine for a couple of months and it s now sim locked ... am I screwed ??

thanks for your help folks !
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Grin59:
Probably was a temporary unlock if it was unlocked and now it's locked. Go to t-mobile help on Twitter and they should help
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pierro78:
Thank you !!! :good::good:

I sent them a tweet : https://twitter.com/pierro_78/status/1232328283674509320 - I hope they will help !!!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Grin59:
Well the t-mobile help Twitter page, you can send them a direct message, I did and got a instant reply
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pierro78:
yes they told me to send a direct message. I did that and I am now waiting for their answer ...

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here is their answer :

You may have to factory reset the phone, and go through the unlock process again before rooting the device. I've spoken with some that have had a similar issue, because the unlock app isn't compatible with their ROM/firmware they're currently using.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pierro78:
Just a followup :

found an h91820h.zip flashable by twrp here on xda and I could unlock my mobile data network! :)

(this time I ran the "device unlock app" and made sure I selected the "permanent" option ... the app has apparently disappeared now ...)

I am now back to my good old Nougat ROM with Zacharee mod control (although I must say I have found this 20h version (without configuring google account) very responsive )
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Munawar Mehmood:
hi, could you share the link to the rom. i need to network unlock v20. thanks.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pierro78:
maybe I downloaded it from here :

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=286472

(hopefully this is the one and it's not rooted, I found it on https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78322815&postcount=267 )
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Munawar Mehmood:
is your phone is permanently unlocked after this rom?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] noidodroid:
I imagine what you have is simply a cooked Haram or something with a root built in. Because of all the research I have seen done by running naked these are here and the guys I know on my side of the fence there is a lot more into it than you guys think you can't simply get a remaining download and have it unlocked with your newer LG phones. I know it's Metro there was some ways with Motorola to leave a SIM card in this is Sprint on me and you could bypass and unlock that way I've done tons that way but as far as Metro it is a bun Moc or two methods that they don't really want people to know too much about but that's enough I'm going to quit talking about unlocking before I gave a to ministrative slap on me wrist here. Forgive all the poor grammar I'm using this voice to text me when I have I am trying at the moment
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] mn1968:
I have acquired a used LG G6 H872 locked to T-Mobile. The imei is clean but the Device Unlock app fails. Based on what I think I understand about flashing the modemst1 & modemst2 mentioned in this thread, can I flash the modemst1/modemst2 files from my other unlocked H872 phone to this one that is locked? Will that work?

Thanks!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Phoenix591:
you must have missed this part
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TarAntonio:
Hi I have purchased a lg v20 h918 but unfortunately is sim locked. How can remove lock permanently? Unlock device app said that isn't elegible. Stock rom 8nougat with root and twrp.

Regards
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TarAntonio:
I successfully unlocked h918 with octopus box with 100 credit 10€

On nougat stock rom not worked on 20 h oreo dudeawsome zip yes.

I have a file img created by octopus for who needs
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Creich:
I could use it
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] aCIDsLAM:
i could use it
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] noidodroid:
The .oct files will be of no use unless you can break them apart. They are proprietary to Octoplus/Octopus Software.

However if you are talking about another file... I will definitely take a copy as well! (y)
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Luna_Xolotl:
If you are still willing to share the file I would definitley treat you to a coffee for your ingenuity. Much appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] BackDaws:
Still don't understand the Oreo notification system.

Heres an example for Samsung's messages app

What's the emergency notification?

And what's the difference between the general notification and new messages notification?

These are the same 3 options for most notification settings.

Please help
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Didusieq:
New Messages Notification - self explanatory, I believe, General Notification is i.e. Delivery Status, Emergency is Network Messages (name may differ, as I dont have english set).
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] BackDaws:
Thanks, I understand that now
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] yellk20:
Hello, today I was trying to use my headphones but my phone wouldn't output anything to them, I have two adapters so I decided to try the other one and that didn't work, and also when I try to use YouTube it is incredibly slow with the adapter plugged in. And also my phone is rooted with elemental X kernel installed
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rbouza1:
Yeah the official one has a dac built in where alot of third party dongles and even Moto's don't.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tastydlight:
I'm going under the assumption that this isn't an issue that can be fixed through software. If not and someone has found a fix other than going out and buying a new adapter please bless us with your solution.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] yellk20:
Here is what I did, I unrooted my phone and that seemed to work
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rbouza1:
Did this really work
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] yellk20:
Yes I was experiencing other problems with root so I decided to unroot and that worked
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dsip:
I had some issues with mine slowing the device down initially, but then it informed me that an update for the dongle was available, and everything's been fine since. Update installed fine on a rooted phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Joylesstuna:
I'm having the same issue and can't fix it. I'm on Android p beta.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] deckimbal:
This thread is to discuss best gcam mod for mi A2.

The Google Camera HDR+ was a must-have for Xiaomi Mi A1. With it, the phone’s dual camera worked surprisingly well in low light.

So how are we?

Will there be a gcam app port to the Mi A2? And will the effect be es big, as before?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mytowyn:
I am looking forward for this , on paper , Mi A1 / Mi A2 / Mi A2 Lite using AndroidOne , for Mi A2 Version (im referring to both Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite) , wondering if the TWRP will be the same ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mearjunsha:
for of all, does it have camera2api enabled or we have to root again to enable. someone please confirm.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ivan93tm:
I think my Mi A2 will arrive in nex 6/8 days, when i'll got it i'll can confirm or not the compatibility with camera 2 api, i will use this application to test compatibility https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...vice.inspector and report the check
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] bejunk:
please qoute me i consider buying tis phone. thank you!

EDIT: please make a fe night photos, this is also a key selling point. and what you think about the audio on headphones, thast REALLY important for me!

peace"
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ivan93tm:
I will do it as soon as my phone arrive, i can't wait, i will do test of macro, HDR in daily conditions, low light condition hand take and low light condition with trippod, eadphones audio is something i can't do because xiaomi does not provide headphones and i use bluetooth techvilla headphones, sorry for this :(
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] crazykas:
camera is okay i guess. but have wait until get root access and install gcam mod
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] crazykas:
update.

I rooted the device + enable Camera2API + installed M1 Gcam. Seems to be working fine. We test and let know later
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mytowyn:
well this is a great news... mind to share the steps?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] crazykas:
Source

* https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77222940&postcount=2

* https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77226755&postcount=7

* https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/how-to/guide-how-to-enable-hal3-camera2api-t3747073

* https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/themes/request-google-camera-hdr-mi-a1-t3684325

Credits [MENTION=9342205]guangie[/MENTION] , [MENTION=5120185]flex1911[/MENTION] , [MENTION=8130270]Dornyx[/MENTION] , [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] , scrubber

WARNING, FLASH AT your OWN RISK!!!!

1. Unlock bootloader via fastboot

2. Makesure you are on V9.6.5.0.ODIMIFE

3. Go here https://github.com/guangie88/xiaomi-jasmine-magisk-boot and download patched_boot.img

4. Boot to fastboot and flash it as given in instructions (fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img, fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img)

4. Boot to system and install Magisk Manager. APK via internet or extracted APK.

5. Now enable camera2API

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Enable ADB in the developer settings.

-Assuming you already have platform-tools binaries, do this in your shell/cmd:

-Code:

adb shell

-Now, when you are in the device shell, type this:

-Code:

su

-The device will probably ask about root access, grant it.

-Now, when you are in the root shell, type this:

-Code:

setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1

"

6. REBOOT the phone

7. Download and install good Gcam mod for Mi A1

i used those

scrubber_GCameraP2XL.apk - front is not working

GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.4.apk - Everything seems to be working fine
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mytowyn:
Thanks man.. Im going to try this out . btw... I am using Mi A2 Lite.. will this same step works ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] crazykas:
Go to link in step 3 and see whether there is patched boot image for A2 lite. If not dont even try those steps
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mytowyn:
how bout using the [OTA][DUMP][DAISY] v9.6.4.0.ODLMIFF that were posted on the thread ? its for Mi A2 Lite.. btw thanks for answering. appreciate it man.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ivan93tm:
Have you tried to relock bootloader and remove magisk after the procedure? Maybe this will be the best way to enable camera 2 but keep phone usability for banking application and other app that check security
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] crazykas:
No i didn't cause im okay with that. But if you wanna keep it there is. Way right. Its in one of source that i have posted
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mytowyn:
btw. could u share same sample shot from gcam in Mi A2 here ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] majimbo:
Gcam can record 1080p 60fps? Can you confirm it? Ois avaible too? Share samples?

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ivan93tm:
Really thanks, I really appreciate your test :svetius:
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] msamarkand:
This is perfect, working fine with my Mi A2. Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ivan93tm:
Some edit to my experience with A2, there is now way to turn back to stock after changin boot image for root, if relock bootloader and remove magisk phone does not boot and get error no command so for now i have to stay with unlocked bootloader and can't use netflix or banking apps

EDIT: i managed to relock bootloader and make phone boot properly with stock boot image but unfortunally build prop revert back to stock with no API 2 CAMERA enabled, i followed this step

Unlock bootloader with "fastboot oem unlock"

Flashed pathced boot with "fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img"

same with boot_b

reboot phone and installed magisk apk

edit build prop with "setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1"

rebooted phone and checked if camera api 2 was enabled

reboot bootloader and flashed stock boot img

relocked bootloader and waitg for reboot

unlucky no succes, for now i think i will keep my phone with stock camera API or maybe i' ll wait for a modded recovery and a flashable zip for enable API...
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vant2239:
So all i need to do is just delete benzo camera and install the gcam on top? Also which recovery and root are you using?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] thedisturbedone:
Yes that is correct. Delete the gcam folder inside system/app. Magisk through fastboot but I lose wifi. So will have to flash the original boot img afterwards.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr.Nice.ba:
After enabling camera2 api, I have lost 4k video resolution in open camera, it only shows 4000x2000 and some other wierd resolution, and get error when try to record in 4000x2000. Stock camera can record in 4k and filmic pro also, but there is no eis in 4k. Google cam just crash after selecting 4k, recording in fhd works perfectly with eis. Selecting 60fps in fhd results in very zoomed picture.

Do we have any alternative to open cam for 4k eis recording or how to fix this resolution problem?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Zenya:
Hi all.

Is it possible after enabling camera 2 API, root, and another stuff, to revert all changes back? I mean when mi a2 will get Android 9 to update it by OTA and continue to use it like new smartphone "out of box"?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vant2239:
Strange but all gcam mods i try to install crashes. Does arnova v8.2 works for you?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] thedisturbedone:
No I don't think I tried it. But I saw it mentioned a couple of times on this thread I think.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vant2239:
Could you please put down exact steps you took to make camera work? None of the mods I tried so far on benzo rom with cam2api enabled worked properly even after deleting the Google camera folder from the system\app
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] minnuss:
There is no EIS available for this device in recording video in 4K, only in full hd, but with camera 2 api enabled, you get to record 120fps full hd which in stock you dont have as an option.

Yes it works, did you enabled camera2api ?

You cannot just install gcam apk and expect it to work, unfortunately it doesn't work that way.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr.Nice.ba:
There is EIS in 4K using open camera, but when you enable camera2 api, you lose 4k option in resolution selection in open camera app.

I have found another solution, so I have gcam hdr+ on front and rear cameras and a 4K recording stabilized.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] minnuss:
And that solution is ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr.Nice.ba:
For photos and FullHD recording with EIS I am using google camera port: MGC_5.1.018_Urikill_vXXII.apk

For 4K recording with EIS I am using: Snap_Camera_HDR_v8.8.0

For 4K stabilized video you must edit settings in Snap Cam.

In video section:

Video quality 4k UHD

Stabilization - checked

Video preview size- fullhd

4k video support-checked

Codec, bitrate and fps leave at default.

In Other section of settings, enable advanced options and in Use Camera2 API field select "Force HAL1".
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vant2239:
you're off topic here mate. Yes i did enable camera2api, and no i didn't just install gcam apk and expected it to work. It's not that simple on benzo rom, unfortunately you didn't read previous messages
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] thedisturbedone:
What kind of error do you get? If it's an install error, there's still some remnants of gcam. If it's force closing, double check to make sure you have the HAL3 line in build.prop and try not giving location permission (Just a hunch. Not proven). I've only tried the build I listed in one of my prev posts.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Sheep85:
Hello,

please, is there anyone who is using a Mi A2 Lite and can suggest me the best gcam version to use?

I tried with latest version Arnova8G2, 2018-08-13 , but if i set hdr on, front camera wont work (every time i have to set to OFF hdr), and sometimes rear camera crashes.

Thanks for your help

Marco
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Benjamin_L:
There is a forum for the A2 lite
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Hemant Dhillan:
regarding bootloader

after unlocking boot loader can i lock it back ..and make my phone as it is ...and will my phone receive OTA updates after the unlocked bootloader ?

thanks in advance !
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Benjamin_L:
Didn't work here after enabling camera2api
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnsci911:
I tried locking unlocking my mi A2, also I tried bricking it too bu managed to restore stock after trying to install twrp, magisk, and pixel experience pie

I am just wondering if we're able to get custom roms on A/B style partitions

Newbie here, I have a Redmi Note 3 device running Havoc Pie

Actually I panic when my A2 bricks because I dont know what to do but then I manage to restore it. Still I dont understand the A/B partitions
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] MarianoGarcia84:
Can I install the gcam if I'm not rooted? If this is possible, somebody could give me a guide to do it?

I don't wanna lose the OTA's.

I rooted all my phones but I prefer stock now.

I've seen the results of gcam in comparison with stock camera.. that's very cool the gcam's results.

Thanks a lot!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Benjamin_L:
This forum has a search function. Please use it:

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/how-to/tutorial-camera2api-gcam-root-t3842475
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] MarianoGarcia84:
Thanks a lot man
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Benjamin_L:
There is a button for that ;)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Intrfrnce:
Hi guys! I have Mi 6x, but i didnt found post about. So i have a little prob. Camera is perfect, but i have an issue with focusing. The main problem is hard blur of all sides out of small focus spot. Same thing in all cam applications. As i see other people on Mi A2 and Mi 6x have huge focused spot. Using MIUI 10, but on 9 is the same thing.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Benjamin_L:
As the aperture is very wide with 1.75 the depth of field is very small and the out of focus area will be blurry. That's normal and will become more prominent the closer the object is you focus on.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Intrfrnce:
But then how is possible to focus on objects at side of picture? Is it possible to change lens?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] AsItLies:
No, there's no way to "change lens". The rear of the MiA2 has a 12mp and a 20mp, but both of them have an aperture opening of f1.75.

I've read (somewhere) that xiaomi has a phone with an app that allows you to manually select the aperture. That would necessitate a lens that allows adjustment, obviously. I don't know if the Sony lens allow it.

I'd suggest to accomplish what you want, use the 20mp lens (select manually), and then move farther back until everything is in focus (that you want in focus). Then crop the picture to that desired focused part.

You could also try using the front facing cam somehow, it would be odd to hold and focus etc, but it has a f2.2 lens and would most likely get a close shot all in focus easily (don't use Portrait obviously).
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] theVenerable:
Any Video sample of Gcam vs Stock?

Pictures are ok, but I need to see Video

Any comments?

Thanks