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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Izmile:
Install manually

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48926/1488/SS-G955USQU4CRE9-to-S5CRF5-UP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
Hi I'm new to XDA. My Note 8 (N950U) won't boot past the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 powered by android screen.

I can access the download mode and have flashed the stock firmware. But as soon as it reboots it gets stuck on the same screen.

Any help regarding this is much appreciated :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
I cant enter the recovery to perform a factory reset:(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] BluePhnx:
Flash all 4 files in Odin instead of using home-csc file use CSC file. This will erase phone. Also make sure your on the latest Odin and using the same bootloader version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
I already tried flashing both the HOME_CSC and CSC separately, but it didn't work. I'm able to successfully flash the firmware, but the phone is still stuck at the powered by android screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Do you know what caused the issue in the first place? Was it just on stock and suddenly won't boot? Were you using Samfail or anything like that? Just trying to narrow down the issue, because flashing stock should usually work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
Yes, I was on stock Oreo. Haven't tried rooting it or installing custom recovery. I came across some posts on the S8 forum with the same issue, but the solution mentioned there isn't working for me.:(

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/help/galaxy-s8-g950fd-stuck-logo-flash-t3647926
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Which Odin version are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
Odin 3 v3.13.1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Possible to show a screenshot of Odin after the flash? To see the log messages and firmware version being flashed?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
Firmware version: N950U1UES5CRF6_N950U1OYM5CRF6_ATT

Odin log:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 6197 M

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> abl.elf

<ID:0/003> bksecapp.mbn

<ID:0/003> xbl.elf

<ID:0/003> tz.mbn

<ID:0/003> hyp.mbn

<ID:0/003> devcfg.mbn

<ID:0/003> pmic.elf

<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/003> cmnlib.mbn

<ID:0/003> cmnlib64.mbn

<ID:0/003> keymaster.mbn

<ID:0/003> apdp.mbn

<ID:0/003> msadp.mbn

<ID:0/003> sec.dat

<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/003> storsec.mbn

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> dqmdbg.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> userdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> modem.bin

<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..

<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes

<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader

<ID:0/003> adspso.bin

<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..

<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes

<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader

<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003> RES OK !!

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
Still stuck at the same boot screen. Still wondering why the Odin flash is successful, but the phone doesn't seem to even have a recovery to boot into.:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
Use USB 2.0,Also try unplugging it mid flash, Then reboot the phone, Does it boot to the screen where it tells you to connect with Smartswitch?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
I tried your suggestion and I now get the screen which tells me to connect to smart switch. But when I run Smart Switch, it says the connected device cannot be recognized and Emergency recovery mode doesn't list the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Samsunguser932:
Okay, Just use ODIN then to try and restore it from that screen, Maybe that will work, Also try Smartswitch from Download mode, Make sure your drivers are installed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
I have installed all my drivers, but Smartswitch still won't detect my device. After flashing with Odin it goes back to being stuck on the Powered by android screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] me2151:
When you flash with odin select Nand Erase from your options. then youll be able to boot if you flash WITH the AP,BL,CP and CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
I tried using the Nand Erase option as you suggested, but it didn't change anything. I was just trying various button combinations and suddenly got the grey circle with the lightning bolt, but it wasn't charging. After some time the phone turned off and I haven't been able to get to that screen again. Any idea of what that could be?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] me2151:
Thats just the off mode charging(also known as low power mode)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] RPG-XDA:
Oh. Didn't know that:o But even in that mode the phone just shows that symbol, even after I disconnect it from power.

Could this be a issue with the motherboard or is it just software, because I can still get into download mode and flash successfully?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] WoZzYDoesitbest:
I have Uninstalled the drivers reinstalled them I have changed usb ports restarted the phone the phone while connected also tried re starting the computer any suggestions would be great I'm stumped
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] twiz0r:
try different cables
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] azpatterson3:
I second cables. Have had that happen. Cables can make the difference
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] shooterlgk:
I had the same issue. Bought 3 different cables. Nothing worked, till I did a factory reset on my phone. Has to be a full wipe
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] WoZzYDoesitbest:
Ok will try new cables then a reset
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] xpdg1:
Hello EV1

First, sorry for my bad english :)

I'm switching from LG phone to HTC (i used many LG phone, G serial, V... ) and now i have HTC U Ultra but i think it's not easy to use FOR ME because I'm used to using LG

In LG, i can double tap to wake or sleep but in HTC i only can double tap to wake.

In LG, i can slide down screen from top to adjust sound volume and brightness but HTC can't do that ( i have go to setting to adjust )

And how to have Silent Icon in..... i don't know what it is...

Please help me, tks
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] TSS.0:
I have an Honor 8,chinese version FRD-AL00.(rooted)

The problem is everytime i clear the memory the phone kills the app completely. Ex- the app "messenger" or "whats app" , if i clear them from memory (clear ram on multitask window) i no longer recieve notifications.I have to always leave them opened on the backround.I also tried removing them from battery optimization and it didnt work.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] atifnoor1122:
Just lock the app on recent apps windows (a little lock sign on upper right corner with x sign). every time you cleaning apps don't swipe that app you don't want kill.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] TSS.0:
yeah thats what im actually doing.But i thought maybe someone new a permanent solution for the problem.Or what causes it in the first place.Thank you anyway.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Axel I:
apps killed in the background

Man, I am living with this problem for more than half a year. I did find a somewhat tolerable solution - it is not exactly elegant but it might prove helpful. So yes, after playing with every possible parameter in settings , I also came to the conclusion that nothing really helps except keeping these apps minimized in the background. So I decided to just find a way to hide these minimized apps from the "recent apps" so that these don't interfere with my other activity.

Finally, I managed to find one humble app which does exactly that (you won't be able to find it by the name in Google Play, hence I provide the link).

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=comapede.app.versteckeapp

The instructions might not be exactly clear - you have to install the app then access the widgets from your home screen, identify the Hide App widget and drag it on the home screen. At this point you will be presented with the list of all apps on your device and you would need to chose the app you want to hide. After doing so, a widget for this specific app would be created (which looks identically to the app icon but works differently). First, make sure you discard the respective app from the recent apps, then, to enable hiding, every time you launch the app, you need to do it from the created widget (not from the icon). Obviously, you can repeat the action for all other apps you need to hide.

This worked reliably with Nova Launcher on Android 7 (EMUI 5.0) and continues to work after updating to Android 8 (EMUI 8.0). I also have Chinese ROM (not rooted).

As for the reason why this happens - I have no clue. I don't exclude that it is a software bug that is quite rare on honor 8 devices (otherwise I would see more people complaining).

There is an interesting aspect though - while I have been using my FB messenger for a while like this (this was the only way it worked), now I am able to access the app from its native icon and discard it from the recent apps and it still receives messages instantaneously (same about Skype, Viber). (I don't remember if this is related to the update). Yet for other apps, like KinScreen, Light Flow, ACR (Automatic Call Recorder) and many others, if I run the apps from their icons, the moment I discard them from recent apps, they are shut down completely.

Hopefully this works out for your :)
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] TSS.0:
Thank you.Ill try the app or keep them locked on multitask.The most important reason i asked is because i applied for a job and they had sent me an email for an interview.I missed it cuz i hadnt opened gmail.I couldnt care less for games or any other entertaining apps but when it comes to work or more serious stuff then it becomes a problem.Thanks again.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Axel I:
Yes, this can be really frustrating. For me it has been a series of missed Skype calls, which I happened to discover even after more than a week.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cbarth3:
I am planning on getting the unlocked version from Samsung and using it on MetroPCS service. Just trying to see if anyone knew the apn settings to enable hotspot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mardukeme:
I posted it on the Note 8 forum a while back. It should be similar with the Note 9. Just need to use adblock to change T-mobile's hidden tether apn from pcweb.tmobile.com to fast.t-mobile.com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cbarth3:
Ad block? Would I have to root for that? Any chance you can post a link to your post on the note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mardukeme:
Here is a link to the thread.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=76530012

After posting the link I tried it on my Unlocked Note 9 on T-Mobile and it worked fine here are the steps. Will need to have adb installed on your PC.

1. Enable developer mode:

a. Go to settings

b. Scroll down to about phone

c. Repeatedly tap "Build number" until developer access is granted

2. Get, and install ADB w/ drivers

3. Enable USB Debugging

a. Go to settings

b. Go down to developer options

c. Scroll down to USB Debugging and turn it on

d. Connect phone with USB to PC

3.) Enable tether bypass by disabling the DUN requirement by entering the following command within adb shell

settings put global tether_dun_required 0

4.) Overwrite the DUN APN

settings put global tether_dun_apn "Tethering data,fast.t-mobile.com,,,,,,,,,310,260,,dun"

5.) Not sure if this step is necessary, but helps if things change. If your apn is greyed out than create a new one and copy the setting from the default app. Just need to add, dun to APN Type line

Or you can use Settings Database Editor to add, and make the changes within the Global Table. Just need to enable write permission for the app using adb commands, see screenshot of settings.

I guess I can't post screen shots anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MikeyNick:
Do you know if this allows the hotspot to work at full LTE speed? I think both the One plan and the Essentials plan have their hotspot speed capped (max 3g speed for the former, 600kbps for the latter). If this unlocks full LTE speed that would be awesome!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mardukeme:
Well it solves part of the problem since you are using the same apn as you use when surfing on your phone. T-Mobile might have packet sniffers or methods to. Might need to use a User Agent Switcher within your browser. For me I see no throttling so I have now way to test it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arthvpatel:
i am following the same steps but my settings wont stay for

settings put global tether_dun_required 0

it always reverts back to 1

Edit:

fixed my issue by removing the line tether_dun_required 0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Chris2433:
what do you mean removed the line? Did you just leave it at 1 like it is at default?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arthvpatel:
delete the Value with the app "settings database editor"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MikeyNick:
T-Mobile, note 9. As soon as you activate mobile hotspot, it replaces "tether_dun_required 1" in my settings. I tried:

- setting tether_dun_required to 0, deactivate mobile data, activate hotspot (sets back to 1), active mobile data

- setting tether_dun_required to 0, activate hotspot with mobile data already active (sets back to 1)

- activate hotspot, set tether_dun_required to 0 (throttled)

- set tether_dun_required to 0, delete the tether_dun_required setting altogether, deactivate mobile data, activate hotspot (puts tether_dun_required 1 back into settings), reactivate mobile data

Every single time, the download speed gets throttle to ~0.5mbps.

Damn you t mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] enzeden:
Will this work with Sprint as well?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ryant35:
For Verizon I got the open the sim card tray, close it and turn hotspot on procedure working.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cbarth3:
well tried with shutting data off and leaving it on, but I keep getting the MetroPCS site saying I don't have hotspot.

Current setup

tether_dun_required 0

tether_dun_apn "Tethering data,fast.metropcs.com,,,,,,,,,310,260,,dun"

New apn with DUN added to the end

Even tried deleting the tether_dun_required all together and same thing

:(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] GEMINI365I:
Where do you get the "unlocked" version for the N9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cbarth3:
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-note9/buy/s/Carrier/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cbarth3:
Well I never could get this to work, but now with the new rate plans including 5gb of hotspot and google one I switched over to that and will see if this will end up helping to have unlimited hotspot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arthvpatel:
I got the same thing after the note 9 camera update. I use to be able to remove tether dun required line but now i cant, were you able to find a solution
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Odunn:
I'm buying a note 9 next week. Should I get the unlocked or regular verizon one? I have grandfathered unlimited data. This SIM card trick is that where you remove it, activate hotspot and push it back in? Sorry for all the questions I'm still on a LG g4 just so I can tether.

---------- Post added at 08:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 PM ----------

Hi, I'm am planning on getting a note 9 soon. I have grandfathered unlimited data also. I have a LG g4 just for foxfi but it's getting old. The sim card trick works on note 9? Also is it where you remove it, activate hotspot and put it back in? In your opinion would I be better served getting an unlocked note 9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ryant35:
It does, but I've had it run for hours and sometime it turns off right away. So it doesn't work as well as it did on my S7 Edge. Foxfi doesn't work on the note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Pearcey:
I purchased an unlocked note 9 from Samsung and compared its hotspot to my galaxy s6. With the s6 I can play an online multiplayer game whilst downloading a movie on my computer and it works perfect with no lagging or glitches.. On the note 9 I struggle to play online games and downloading a movie takes nearly four times longer and that's with only one device connected to it. Does anyone have a fix for the unlocked note 9? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] deadman96385:
This is made for the XT1900-02 which is the 64gb/4gb dual sim variant sold internationally

Please do not flash this on any other variant you risk bricking your device

Install instructions:

Download Moto X4 Stock Firmware from below.

Make sure you have adb/fastboot drivers on your pc

Now extract stock firmware into a folder

Now, turn off your device and boot into bootloader by pressing volume down button and power button simultaneously.

Now, connect your device to your PC via a USB Cable.

Open a command prompt window and type the following commands:

mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
mfastboot flash dsp dspso.bin
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
mfastboot flash system_b system_other.img
mfastboot flash oem oem.img
mfastboot erase carrier
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot erase ddr

Downloads:

PAYTON_PPWS29.69-26-4_9_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-XT1900-2_CFC.xml.zip

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603915881

PAYTON_OPWS27.57-40-3-5_XT1900-2-DS_8.0.0_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-XT1900-2_CFC.xml.zip

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903985819

Credits to [MENTION=4554317]lohanbarth[/MENTION] for the install instructions
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] omky_b4u:
Thanks, i was waiting for this.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] viswaA5:
Is this is signed Motorola official firmware or custom firmware??
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] khanhlinh:
No, it is not.

This is not an official Motorola Recovery Image, you will have a warning that this is a wrong software when you boot up with your re-lock bootloader. And also no future OTA update.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] ding17:
Is there any way around this?

I'd happily install an old version of android that was Official, just to get rid of this warning. I'm pretty sure the battery is faulty in my phone (or something else is that drains it super fast), so I'd like to return it for repair. I tried Android 7 and AOSP-roms (without google services) just in case it was Moto firmware killing the battery, but no luck. Now I'm left with the firmware warning even after I put the Moto ROM back in and get OTA security updates.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Neffy27:
No unless Motorola releases their signed images which will most likely never happen. This has been said many times throughout these forums and it's in the FAQs thread.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] masumbd:
Hello give your Moto Rom link pls
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] khanhlinh:
Battery faulty

I am sure Moto behind this, my phone stuck at 50%, but it's show 100%, that's why it drain super fast.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] mujju85:
Anyone know how to changes fonts on stock firmware pls help or guide me how to do that
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] MotoX4:
Not without rooting your phone. If you do not plan on rooting your stock install, the only thing you really can do is change the font display size.

Magisk has several modules that will allow you to change your system default font. https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] pantoner:
**EDIT**

Found my issue. Been a while since I've been in the rooting game... mfastboot is the actual command. Once I got mfastboot everything worked perfectly

**EDIT**

Most of my pushes are failing. Says invalid partition. Anyone else having this issue? Device is an XT1900-2

fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

Sending 'modem__a' (95999 KB) OKAY [ 2.627s]

Writing 'modem__a' (bootloader) Invalid partition name modem__a

FAILED (remote: '')

Finished. Total time: 2.635s

fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

Sending 'fsg__a' (5508 KB) OKAY [ 0.154s]

Writing 'fsg__a' (bootloader) Invalid partition name fsg__a

FAILED (remote: '')

Finished. Total time: 0.161s
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] ding17:
I had this problem when I used the latest android SDK tools. If you use the linux-fastboot or mfastboot (Windows) Motorola utility it will just work. Alternatively, try and find an older version of the ADB/Fastboot tools.

There is nothing wrong with the downloaded ROM.
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] kaustubh_lipare:
Update :

It is compatible as per the posts in other threads :)

.....................................

My device is XT1900-2 6GB Ram variant. Is this firmware compatible with my device?

Software channel is Retin and below are current firmware software parameters.

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/payton/payton:8.0.0/OPWS2

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 7.57-40-3-15/16:user/release-keys

(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.27.306.16.payton.ret

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: ail.en.US

(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: <not found>

(bootloader) version-baseband[0]: M660_7036.16.01.69.02R PAYTON_APACDSDS

(bootloader) version-baseband[1]: _CUST
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] wiki28886:
Any Solution for such kind of issue?

Facing the same issue with my mobile any solution for this?
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Rahul3855:
Sir i locked the oem after all commands and now i am in a boot loop....moto logo....what to do
[Moto X4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] david pro:
Can you provide Android Pie Firmware for XT1900-02? I have unlocked bootloader so there is no other way to update!