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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
After restoring a backup, Includes EFS I am not able to reboot my phone anymore.

I tried flashing stock, a few combinations..

Combinations bootloop on Factory Binary logo, Stock ROMs on Samsung logo.

Download mode:

ODIN MODE

DOWNLOAD SPEED: FAST

Product name: N950F (My model is N950F/DS but it's normal it says N950F)

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Custom

RMM State: Prenormal

FRP Lock: OFF

OEM Lock OFF

Secure download enabled.

Also my Knox is 0x030c.

In recovery I get this:

#Fail to open recovery_Cause (No such file or directory)

Stock/Combinations flash fine. But on reboot they boot into stock recovery and gives this error:
Reboot Recovery Cause is Unknown
Support SINGLE-SKU
File based OTA
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
Supported API: 3
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
Dm-verity verification failed...
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
Remove failed dir '/system/carrier/att/priv-app invalid directory
E:Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Bad file descriptor)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Bad file descriptor)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Bad file descriptor)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Bad file descriptor)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Bad file descriptor)
E:Failed to mount /efs (Bad file descriptor)

(A lot of times)

Any ideas? I really miss this phone.

Thanks in advance!! I'm on CRGA if that helps, So I can flash ARG1 combination, CRG1 firmware, CRGA firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
I had no issues with EFS before at all, All issues came after this backup restore.

Flashing custom recovery gives me this: imgur.com/a/zKcoJVp

Errors in stock recovery: imgur.com/a/ywIXfx7
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] stonedpsycho:
Have you tried formatting data, where you have to type yes? I believe TWRP still has mounting issues, so you have to format like I said, then TWRP should mount properly.

You will have to flash stock with Odin to get rid of the binary issue., I believe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
I can't flash TWRP at all, Please read my whole post.. I tried flashing stock and this is as far as I get right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] stonedpsycho:
I was just trying to make sense of your post if I'm honest.

If you can not flash stock with Odin, contact Samsung for repair.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
I can't :(, Solution now?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Why can't you contact Samsung for repair?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] SebastianSNRL:
He does not want to take it, because it's a n950x live demo unit :silly::silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
Because it's bought through work, It is a lease.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] stonedpsycho:
Well, take it to your work for them to sort it out, just don't tell them what you tried to do.

Surely they would get you a replacement?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bluecub1st:
How did you restore your efs partition?

Bootloader 4?

PM me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
I am starting to think it's a hardware issue and this might be how it should be done..Problem is it says System Status: Custom, And I can't change it to Official without booting :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] stonedpsycho:
Your bootloader states prenormal, maybe this post will help you with that.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
I can't boot at all..:rolleyes::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] BluePhnx:
Ok stupid question.

Since your on bootloader v4 since your on crga

1) did you flash any firmware with 4 in like N950FXXU"4"CRGA because you can't flash bootloader v. (3 or 2 or 1)

2) Have you tried the latest Odin?

3) have you flashed the CSC file (this one erases files and set up like new phone) instead of home_CSC?

And since Knox is Tripped there is no going back! So hope your company doesn't mind a rooted phone.

You'll need combination files that's for N950FXXU4CRGA (pay attention to the 4) if your going to flash combination files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
What is current status?

Havethi you read esf mount Error fix in gen section sticky thread by me?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
You 2 read my post entirely, I am limited on only stock recovery and stock ROM, I can't even boot stock ROM. So that fix if it's the data one is useless :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Ok I have read it, you can't use that method as you are not allowed to flash twrp and that method needs to to have twrp installed.

Last option before sending service station

Flash pit file and tick re partition

You can find pit file by extracting csc tar file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
I tried that, I got many solutions I want to try first, I still don't know what exactly went wrong for my device to do this, What will Service station say to "System Status: Custom", I can't reset it to official when I can't boot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Logel:
The pit file included into the CSC file don't will be used while the firmware flash process?

Don't be afraid to hit the "Thanks" button if someone helped you. It don't hurts
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] vicster:
Hey folks,

i have this rather annyoing problem after "upgrading"/flashing in Schaps 4.XX Rom.. every time a number is busy the tone is routed through too the external speaker instead of the ear-piece one?

just flashed again recently to PDACorner.V7, and even that did'n fix the issue.. any ideers around that i might have missed in my search?

Cheers peeps!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] djan84:
I`ve been searching a solution for this for a long long time... Only thing i could found is to do some registry change to play busy tone for only once not for many times.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] vicster:
yeah somewhat the same i have found so far, im just curious to why this happened in the first place, i think it was my third og fourth flash of the Herm. and then the bug suddenly arose..

the cooked roms or something must change something basic in the phone to make this thing go haywire (no disrespect to the chef's out there you all make som very diverse and interessting roms !!, giving WM mutch more life!)

... and well i just dont belive that its a "one-way" bug .. or ? .. very wired
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Chrisofsweden:
It's been like this on my phone since I got it in it's original fashion.

VERY annoying thing indeed.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mck062002:
I have not experienced this in PDAviet ROMs people so you might wanna try. It has sound but not that loud.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] nitemarenet:
Anyone know where I can find a new tip? I can't find any of the ones that came with my M5 Pro and I somehow lost the one that was in the tip. I googled with no real definitive success.

Pen model: AF62

UPDATE: Finally located a working nib - CS321AK from Wacom
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] cccs1:
Wacom ack22211
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] CorruptedSanity:
Did it even come with additional tips?

If mine did, I'll send you one.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] nitemarenet:
I tried the ack22211 and its definitely not the right size, length/diameter and the tip (tip is loose on the end of the pen after purposely trimming one to see if it would work..). Anyone else have any input? I asked Huawei support and they flat out told me they didn't have anything they could sell me.... I'm perplexed and want my pen back :(.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] kev1807:
https://www.amazon.de/Huawei-55030178-Stylus-Mediapad-Tablet-Silber/dp/B079NG7GSL

Amazon seems to ship pens, at least in Germany
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] cccs1:
that was the tip of Huawei, as a replacement mine. too bad that it did not work out
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] nitemarenet:
I purchased about 3 other sets of nibs buttttt I finally found one that works from another thread about the M-Pen. The CS321AK nibs from Wacom fit our pen (AF-62) and function properly from everything I see. I would post links to where I purchased but I wanted to make sure this post got up. Reply if you need any assistance finding, I got a 3 pack for $8.

Maybe recommend this for a sticky?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] spino1970:
Following [emoji4] Hope you will post where to buy...

Inviato dal mio moto g(6) plus utilizzando Tapatalk
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] kandelai:
You can find them all over ebay. Thanks for the tip (pun intended.)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] Empressofpandas:
Wacom???

Um sorry, I know this threads been dead but if you don't mind me asking, how does the Wacom pen compare to the M pen? Sensitivity, pressure points, and all that? My nib snapped and need a replacement pen asap ???
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] danielexda:
Can anyone send the link

---------- Post added at 11:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:22 PM ----------

Does anyone know how to extract the old tip to place the new one in?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] danielexda:
Here it is
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] calvin_kenni:
For anyone that are having difficulties changing the tip.

U need to hold the nib and rotate it (just the tip).

Similar to this video

Youtube link: W0b_ZroEpdA
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] angeloplc:
thank you for the info, my tip still works but I need to change it soon; a question: the nip can just be gently pulled out from pen or there is some kind a trick for the extraction? I can't find any procedure for do this...

A.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] nitemarenet:
Late response here but this user is correct, it should be a black box with 3 nib's in it, usually can be located on ebay.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] hitmanmogra:
Where do I purchase the nibs from? I broke mine and need it to use my huawei m pen again.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] WaluigiTime:
Wacom ink

hi, this thread is probably dead right now but do you if just using a wacom ink will work
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] kevievas:
If you just need a quick fix for it then I just made a short video on how I did it with an aluminum nib. Hope it helps! youtube.com/watch?v=5szGzd4qsVk
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Questions & Answers] WaluigiTime:
it does work

Just using the bambo ink stylus will just work on the pro version
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eskimosound:
Guys Blinkfeed's News republic app has gotten on my nerves since HTC brought it in.

Is there an alternative news feed app that I can integrate into Blinkfeed?

Is there a folder I can put Google News and weather into so that will work or even my BBC news app or The Telegraph..

Anything is better than News Republic, none of the settings ever work. I don't get any of the news I select, just trite, tabloid nonsense.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
You cant swap it but you can disable the app.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eskimosound:
Yep but then what's on blinkfeed.

Where's the folder that has Highlights in it, you tube and the like.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Honestly, don't swap stuff out as you'll probably crash the phone. Besides, you need root access to change anything internal with the system apps.

You can customise blinkfeed. That will be your best option. Omit all the news stuff and have only youtube or whatever you use.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eskimosound:
I'm rooted using the RUU you gave me!!

Lol, I just want some decent news on blinkfeed.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] NoOneAce:
Hi i got the stangest problem when i start or restart my phone i only get fastboot mode if i use the MI A! tool i can reboot in to TWRP in there if i try to install a new rom after wiping cashe, system and data, this is what comes up

Updating partition details...

...done

Full SELinux support is present.

MTP Enabled

E:recv error on uevent

Installing zip file´/sdcard1/PixelExperience_tissot

-8.1.0-20180715-0738-OFFICIAL.zip`

Checking for Digest file...

Skipping Digest check: no Digest file found

Step 1/2

Error applying update: 7 (ErrorCode::

KInstallDeviceOpenError)

Updater process ended with ERROR: 1

Error installing zip file´/sdcard1/PixelExperience_tissot

-8.1.0-20180715-0738-OFFICIAL.zip`

Updating partition details...

...done

I try to reboot only go to fastboot mode, then again with the A1 tool reboot to TWRP and restore a backup i all seems to go as it should and when restore is done i try to reboot system but only gets to fastboot mode.

I´s there anyone who can help me with this i be most greatfull
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] NoOneAce:
i found tha awnser i shifted frop partition B to A and it works
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] NoOneAce:
i find solution change from partition B to A
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] althafvly:
This is only for XT1540, XT1541, XT1542, XT1543, XT1544, XT1548 and XT1550. And for moto g3 turbo Don't try it on anything else.​

Hey ,

Welcome to the goodness of Pie This topic will be dedicated to our bring up of Pie for Moto G 2015

LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 8.1.0 (Oreo), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.

​

Disclamier:

* Include <std_disclaimer.h>

* Your warranty is now void.

* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,

* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please

* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM

* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if

* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.

*​

What's working?

RIL

Camera

WiFi

Storage

4G

GPS

Battery LED

Offline charging

VoLTE

Camera HDR (Works with opencamera)

Selinux Enforcing

Encryption

What's not working?

Other minor Bugs Maybe :angel:

Downloads:

Opengapps Link

Download [osprey]

Download (merlin)

DONATIONS : Paypal​

Credits:

AOSP

Open Gapps

LineageOS

TheMuppets
​

XDA:DevDB Information

[ROM][9.0.0_r46] LineageOS-16.0 [OSPREY/MERLIN] [UNOFFICIAL], ROM for the Moto G 2015

Contributors

althafvly, Ahmed Hady

Source Code: https://github.com/MOTO-M8916

ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie

Based On: Lineage

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2018-08-16

Last Updated 2020-04-30
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] M.Z.F:
great

going to test
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] ArKy92:
Awesome

That is probably the smartest project I have ever seen in the Moto G scene
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] theandroidguy:
Just waiting for Volte because without it I can't use Jio sim, don't wanna use Jio4G voice
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] M.Z.F:
camera is not working dear check it
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] Ralmo:
do i wipe vendor before installing?
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] M.Z.F:
yes

make a backup 1st
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] Nikos dima:
wow almost a fully working android Pie... Thanks a lot devs
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] M1810:
Love this dev. community
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] ErackGamer:
Camera didn't work for me, anything I should have in mind?
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] M1810:
Status bar/QS icons (wifi, battery) padding dissapears after first reboot, looks ugly.
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] warded:
YouTube/Instagram videos don't load from the app, but do load from the browser
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] althafvly:
Will be fixed in next update
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] nicorg3221:
Will you make it for merlin soon? I tried to follow your commit but I don't know how to do the hex edit part.
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] ratz@xda:
Great Job

great job dev... waiting for volte resolution... will test this definatly.:)
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] althafvly:
Here is a test build

lineage-16.0-20180817-UNOFFICIAL-merlin

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903982328
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] nicorg3221:
Is it separate vendor? Require special recovery?
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] Shreeram02:
Wow bro

I taught osprey will not get 9.0 and I needed a powerful phone but u made my day Though I have sold my osprey to my friend I'll ask him to try this.??????Love u bro.
[Moto G 2015 Android Development] althafvly:
u can test it in normal recovery. if it boots i will give u the twrp
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
I went to reload 5.1.11 ..I think it might be because I forgot to remove my security features now keeps rebooting to TWPR

do I have to do a compete wipe now....or is there a simple method ?? Thanks for the help!
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] ImSpiderman:
Did you have magisk installed? Did you install it again after flashing full ota and twrp?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
Yes I followed the guide here.. full rom, TWRP installer, reboot to recovery, Magisk 16.4 reboot system..........boots back to TWRP
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
double post
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] ImSpiderman:
Strange, that happened to me because i didn't Remember to reflash magisk...wait for someone else to answer but if it isn't a big deal for you i'll just factory reset, it's always good to do after a new update
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
Yeah I tried that too everything except internal storage...just wondering if I have to wipe that as well ??
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] ImSpiderman:
No you don't have to
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
Well I guess I'll wait for more ideas..... Or might just wipe internal and see what happens...
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] ImSpiderman:
That didn't work? Really strange tho
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Gradusr:
See this. This article only applies to users running TWRP recovery on a rooted device. Don't have TWRP or don't know what this means? You're probably fine.

If you've recently installed or updated TWRP recovery, you might have faced that you can't install anything with it, and that the start screen is immediately shown when updating your device via Oxygen Updater.

Why is this happening to me?

From what it seems, this issue is caused by TWRP versions 3.2.2-0 and 3.2.3-0 being incompatible with the storage encryption technology present on OnePlus devices.

Normally, you're asked to enter your PIN or unlock pattern before installing an update / flashing something yourself. However, these new TWRP versions don't prompt for it anymore. Therefore, accessing the storage space of your device is no longer possible.

This is really frustrating, as almost all of your updates / .zip files are stored there. But luckily, there is a solution:

How do I fix this issue?

First of all, if you don't have encryption turned on or are not facing this issue, do not proceed with the steps below since flashing a new version of TWRP can be risky.

Now for the the solution: it involves downgrading TWRP to an earlier version, in which installing updates still worked correctly.

The downgrade can be done either by using a computer with the fastboot command, or by using flashing apps such as the Official TWRP app or Flashify on your device itself.

These are the steps you'll need to do:

- Make sure to download TWRP version 3.2.1-1 for your specific device. This is the version which worked fine, and is still fairly recent.

- Flash the version of TWRP using your method of choice. For fastboot users, connect your device to your computer in Fastboot mode and type fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-1-<yourdevice>.img. When using any of the flashing apps, browse to the correct TWRP.img file and flash it.

- Reboot your device. You'll now be able to access the working version of TWRP

- Do not update your TWRP version until it has been confirmed that this issue has been resolved.

Thanks to Peter Aarnoutse for reporting this issue.

Icon credit: Twitter
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
Thanks but I really don't understand this....first I don't know if encryption is on ? Don't think I have turned it off...2nd 3.2.2.0 worked fine for me before..I installed 5.1.9 and 5.1.11 with no problems.....it was when I tried to reinstall 5.1.11 and forgot to remove security features this happened now?

How old is this thread about TWRP 3.2.2.0 ?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] WOS17:
It happened to me since the first time. what i do is wipe everything except internal, flash rom, flash twrp, reboot twrp, boot system, and then after set up, reboot recovery and flash magisk.

I dont know what is the problem ive never used a security feature.(maybe thats my problem)
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
I'll give that a try...... you have no pin or fingerprint or face unlock setup ??
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Gradusr:
If you have face unlock and or pin than you have issues with the new twrp reed this article , I have posted than you understand it.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] enerGy:
Go to twrp and wipe dalvik/art cache, system, data *do not wipe internal* then flash 5.1.11 followed by twrp from xda, reboot to recovery again and flash *latest* Magisk 16.7 not 16.4, reboot system. 100% steps to use if doesn't work God knows whats haqppening to yours mate.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] WOS17:
No, any security just double tap to wake.

which TWRP version are you using? what Ive read is Magisk 16.7 has some problems like the pop up that say you have to contact your manufacturer
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
Thanks..I'll try that first....the TWRP I have is 3.2.2.0 from official page ( I think ?) I'll try 16.7 and see what happens..
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
I'm using 3.2.2.0 which was working fine.....the guy below tells me to use 16.7 Magisk???? Geez not sure now ?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
The thing is TWRP 3.2.2.0 does ask me to enter my pin code then goes to the options page...install, wipe, backup,restore...etc...
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] skyeking69:
Geez ...now when I go to reboot to recovery it gives me a warning " No OS installed, are you sure you want to reboot?? " what do I do now ??
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
When I updated to 5.1.11, I did the following:

Wiped dalvik cache in TWRP

Flashed ROM

Flashed TWRP zip

Rebooted to system

Booted back to recovery and flashed a custom kernel and Magisk 16.0

Booted back to system with no issues

I didn't remove any lockscreen security and it still worked. If you wiped system, you may need to take a look here:

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-6/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6-t3796665
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Mord0rr:
Go to TWRP and try to boot on Partition B

It did work for me....even on different problem.