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[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Master-Blaster:
For those who want the original LG Music player on their V20 without having to jump hurdles:

This is "com.lge.music 6.20.19", it is LG's version 6.20.19 which I got on APK Mirror. It's the latest version that works perfectly on the AT&T LG V20. Everything works like it's supposed to including the EQ. This is the direct download. Give it a few seconds for the download to show up.

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I just went back to my V20 from my V40 because ATT has been detecting my Mobile Hotspot usage the past 2 years no matter the Android hacks and Windows TTL hacks. Come to find out it's Android 10 and beyond that's the culprit. Freaking G fixed it so providers can detect Hotspot through the hacks. I just did a bunch of experimenting and with my V30 (Android 9) and V20 (Android 8), the tether_dun_required "0" hack now works again. I racked up 85 gigs on my 15GB Hotspot allowance and my account still shows only 1.6GB hotspot usage. The V20 is LG's last phone to have 16:9 bright white screen and removable battery anyway so this is where I'll stay.
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Hello XDA,

I would ask is there a way to get an custom recovery or custom rom or stock for the Archos 50b neon

Codename: ac50bne

Ram: 1GB

Internal storage: 8GB

Cpu: 4 core processor

Android 4.4.2

not to be confused with the Archos 50 neon that codename is ac50ne

Regards lucki1000

And thanks for all answers
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Hi... Did you get far with this? I also need the recovery AND the latest firmware, I wont even mind the 4.4.2 firmware anyway as I cant get into Settings at all... it crashes immediately
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Yes i have found a Firmware and and a way to flash it i load it up for you, and give you the flash instructions.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Oh great... thanks. Cant wait. I cant even find the proper recovery file to use or root method... so much hassle
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
https://xdaforums.com/android/general/unofficial-twrps-devices-source-code-t3833338/page9

[MENTION=8355838]Augustoandro[/MENTION] have made a twrp for ac50bne, by me it works and have flashed supersu and a rom that i've ported.

If the Stock Rom for ac50bne Uploaded i've notify you.

I've upload the stock rom in my gdrive https://drive.google.com/open?id=18aNCC_E3kHpyq5pK3islNmFRskvlx2b-

you must uncompress it and download Sp flash tool https://spflashtool.com/download/ then you load the scatter file in sp flash tool it is in my uncompressed 7zip and anything else make it itself by question can you always ask me.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Thank you for this, I have flashed it now and it seem all fine... I used the TWRP you mentioned and indeed once you say reboot system it just goes off and until I remove battery before it comes on again.

I also removed my IMEI so I need to restore that too... but tool I found were windows tool while I use linux.
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
You can make dual boot on your Computer, and then you can use the tool.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Sorry... now I got a windows computer but the rom is modded so it wont allow anything work... no engineering mode works... the code doesnt and not even mobileuncle tools work
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Ok I bricked it now
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Flash it wirh sp flash tool this can unbrick.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Its just not working... I have beendoing this all day... using Sp flash tool... I am now fed up.

My initial issue is that I chose option for 'Format all+Download' and it flashed well but I lost my IMEI... this should not be a problem I can re-write it using engineering mode Mobileuncle tools and other tools but they do not work on this rom... I think its because this is a moded rom so its not working, not even the engineering mode codes, I tried with fastboot, adb from computer... yes I can see my device but nothing else works.

Ok, let me just flash it all over with sp tool...all I get is the red bar, I dont get the Yellow one at all and even when i wait 5 minutes... nothing. I will keep trying then
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
this is as i know not a modded rom.

Can you reflash the rom and try it with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themonsterit.EngineerStarter&hl=en if this not going type it here or make a new Thread and ask how to recover your imei.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
This is my situation... cant even flash with sp flashtool anymore
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Have you try another cable?
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Oh... that was my best cable... do they suddenly stop working for flash because its working fine as a charger still
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
So you try another cable?
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Yes I have and its same thing... I dont have much knowledge in these,just a little but could this have anything to do with bootloader etc I dont know
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
You can try to Format only the whole Phone like bootloader and then Format and Download again.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
What does this message mean? after 35 minutes
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Did you can try it with windows? Or try only Download and manually format it with the tab format.

or you use from another source but it should be the same https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0By4_z1Byo7UKYUh1Y1FQY3NrUjQ&export=download.

It is maybe a distro problem can you tell me which distro you are using?

I have it tested 10 minutes ago by me it works fine.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
It worked for me aswell before today, I flashed your rom and it worked... just that I lost IMEI and this what I was trying to re-write since I have the original one on the case.

I use linux Mint but yes maybe I should try windows then... its just strange that it worked before so why is it not working again if thats the case
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
If you are succsses with windows write it here
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
About to try it now... not sure what else need to be installed as a requirement for spflashtool to work in windows
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
[MENTION=8438555]lucki1000[/MENTION] I have success flashing on windows now... Formal all + Download however it may have stuck in a loop... the logo keeps flashing after every 5 seconds
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Summary your phone works?
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
phone flashed yes but I cant get into it... it gets stuck at logo and flashes on and on every 5 seconds
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Reflash it with sp
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
I am back in now... works at the moment
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
[MENTION=8438555]lucki1000[/MENTION] see attached picture. It is asking for stock rom otherwise Engr mode cant work.
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
can you list me your /system/app/ path with a screenshot or ls?
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
I am not sure how to find this
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
You need a local terminal, if you know non good one for android 4 use this https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jack-...erminal-emulator-1-0-70-android-apk-download/

Or you use adb shell to access the shell under android.

Then you open it and type

ls /system/app/ > /sdcard/ls_output.txt

Then you upload ls_output.txt here, if you go in your file manager there must be this file.

If I should explain you more accurate write it.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
here attached as per instruction... I was already making video too https://youtu.be/kH7q-Ixwi2E
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
I don't like to watch videos, I like texts but a creative solution ;)

I don't know how I can help you by this issue you can try to ask it generally "how can I restore my imei on a mtk phone" in a thread, because you have the app engineer mode as system app.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
I guess the rom is modded afterall... thats the reason I cant get to engineer it and restore IMEI
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2695909

I try it to find a solution because I have seen be me the imei are invalid too, if you or i have a solution we can post it here.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
https://www.skyneel.com/how-to-fix-nvram-error-in-all-mediatek-devices

this may be a possible solution but its not worked for me yet

or this http://tricksbdinfo.blogspot.com/2018/02/invalid-imei-repair-free-all-mtk-device.html
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
For nvram i've have a solution
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Probably worked but original issue still exist. I guess I have to give up now
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
have you tried to search for "imei writer mtk" in Google maybe you have luck and find some good tool.

Or make a generally question thread who you ask this, I have find my old backup of the phone and recoverd this and my imei is back.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Maybe I could use something from your back up?... see 2 images attached for what it tells me
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
No then you have my imei, I have the same error on my original rom.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
I can change them to my phone original IMEI... I still have the box with my original IMEI on the phone back cover too
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
How you will Change the imei ?
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
I will use the MTK IMEI repair tools and Engineering mode apk you gave me. Or will those not work on your backup?
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
This will in my Backup also Not Work
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Could you help me teat this on your phone, using the apk.

When I try it just told me config file not found when I click AT Command and another tool I click on Engineering mode but it tells me I need Stock Rom.

If you dont get same error with backup then it will work
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
In my original Backup i get on the apk the Error engineer mode not found
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
Is it fixed now... your phone, is it fixed.

Is it possible to backup the fixed one for me, removing everything that can be personal, I just need a working phone and I don't know what else to do if its says I need stock ROM because without it nothing can work.

Where do I find stock rom. The one on needrom is for premium users so I can't access it.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
[MENTION=8438555]lucki1000[/MENTION] FIXED NOW... finally.

After a while of not knowing what to do, I decided to re-flash the rom yesterday with sp flashtool, tried rom 4.2.2 but wouldn't work then I flashed 4.4.2 (Format All + Download) on a windows computer since the flashtool sort of stopped working in linux... not sure why but will check it out.

After flashing and phone was on again, then this morning I went back to it and remembered seeing the NVRAM WARNING: Err = 0x10 in WIFI network list so before doing anything else, I rooted the phone with KingoRoot apk, then I used your NVRAM fix (I also used it when you gave it to me but I dont know what happened, maybe because I had done some other things manually and other fixes first etc) anyway I used the apk and granted root permission, fix successful then rebooted.

Next I used an IMEI fix apk because I had not yet connected phone to google so I can only use apk from sim card and it allowed me into Engineering more, choose Radio info and then followed this tut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJTIIJWfjss which is basically the same normal process, (I didnt want to make a mistake so I googled and the first youtube link that came up was what I watched) but at first I got the error message about (command not allowed userbuild - this confirmed that the rom is not stock rom but modded indeed)) but according to the tut I just had to put a space after '+', before EGMR then used my original IMEI numbers. (1,7 for sim 1 and 1,10 for sim 2).

So its probably the order of doing things that decided success of not. Flashed > Rooted > NVRAM fix > IMEI re-write fix and restarted.

Thanks and hope this can maybe help you too

nb (The NVRAM WARNING: Err = 0x10 is still showing in WIFI network list but it doesnt disturb my phone so I clicked on Forget Network)
[General Questions and Answers] lucki1000:
Which imei fix APK?
[General Questions and Answers] xdadeem:
To be honest, I just found one online last week and it didnt work at the first time... so I think any IMEI writer will work but here is the one I used attached.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] kuulhus:
I have a T-Mobile snapdragon Galaxy Note 9 that I purchased and I noticed that the camera is not as sharp. I don't know if I have been spoiled by the pixel 2 xl but even using the Galaxy s9+ and the note 8 and so forth before this phone, the camera seems very soft.

Another issue is that Snapchat and Instagram cameras take a long time to focus. I know Android and Snapchat/Instagram don't get along that we'll still but I never had these issues with another phone. Still a great phone, just wanted to know if I am the only one with this experience and if I have a defective camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Try turning off scene optimizer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
More than half of my picture are not clear indoor or low light. Been comparing it to my note 8 the past few days and my note 8 is consistently sharp. I'm hoping this is just a software issue on the note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Gilley:
Thats what I have been worried about as well... Got a 2XL and love how sharp pictures are.... Been trying to research if the GCam APK Mod is available yet to see if anyone has really tested it out.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/themes/google-camera-snapdragon-note9-t3835123

That guy seems to have made one work but I havent seen any comparisons yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] neoasura:
Did you change your screen resolution in the display options yet? (In the display options, not the camera options) I notice my pics weren't sharp either..until I realized my display was set default at 2220x1080..I changed it to WQHD+ (2960x1440) And they look a lot more crisp and clear to me now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Funny you mention this. I've noticed that 1080p doesn't look as good on the note 9 as compared to the note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
I tried the 5.1.20 from that link and although the picture is sharper (similar to my note 8) there is a lot of noise when shooting indoors.

At least this proves the hardware is good and it's just software.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Same thoughts about the camera! Outdoor/good lighting are OK for the most part, but there are shots that just look plain bad! Often get blurry pics or pics that almost resemble an oil painting (like they look blocky/pixelated... hard to explain). I've had this with scene optimization both on and off.

I also have a Pixel XL 2 and am certainly spoiled, but really thought the Note 9 would be better than what I'm seeing, especially how Sammy hyped the camera... Seems with the Note 9 more often than not I am taking 2 or 3 pictures to get a good one whereas with the Pixel XL 2 99.9% of the time that one shot is the keeper and looks incredible. Hopefully Sammy can address this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Gilley:
Yeah I'm keeping my 2XL and if all else fails if I know I will be taking a lot of pictures I'll toss the sim over into that for the day unless the GCam mod works soon or samsung fixes it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
Agreed. I've using my backpack as a test subject. 4 out 5 take look like this. My note 8 just need one take. View attachment 4583968View attachment 4583969
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
I certainly understand... Really liking the phone otherwise but still on the fence as to whether or I'm sticking with it. Was really wanting to downsize phones but Sammy made an offer I couldn't refuse LOL ($450 trade in on my old S7)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
What? How did you get that offer? I thought s7 was only $200 off.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Well, this gives me hope that Samsung can get it corrected... Just hope they do it sooner rather than later!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
Here is a shot of the gcam v5. 1.20. There's a lot of noise. View attachment 4583974
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Gilley:
Haha yeah thats nuts... For that price it would be a worthy backup if you need to lol jk

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Yeah that is quite a bit... I take a lot of pics of my kids and their hair looks like its blurry so hoping that someone figures out the gcam so it can get a little closer to the Pixel.... It doesnt need to be the pixel but somewhat close i'd take lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Yeah, at only $25/month through Samsung finance it almost seems like a no brainer to keep it ... But I could sell it for a profit too LOL decisions, decisions ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
I honestly wouldn't bank on Samsung getting it fixed unless it is all over the media outlet. They still haven't fixed the gallery issue when viewing gallery in the camera app. It will shows pictures you've downloaded, received, screenshotted when it should just show you the pictures you've taken with the camera. That's been going on since nougat on the note 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Ugh, that's not good! Hopefully this will get some coverage and catch Samsung's eye enough for them to fix things up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] holywhitebread:
Way too many things bothered me about the Note 9, so I sold mine and made $350. [emoji1303]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Yeah, I may go the same route... Waiting to see what the Pixel 3 looks like (not the XL as that notch is a huge NO fire me)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
Did you guys do this? The Note8 doesn't have this option.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Yup, no difference for me with it on or off....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
I tried disabling all the extra settings the note 9 had that the note 8 didn't but they made no difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
Went from Note 8 to Note 9, picture taking improved slightly. Haven't noticed any of the issues mentioned. *shrug*
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] mrnovanova:
Went from the Pixel 2Xl to the Huawei P20 pro and the Note 9 is just as good if not better in most scenarios.

I think it's mostly subjective.

The oversharpening effect of the pixel is easily attainable by editing your photo using the photos app just drag pop all the way to the right and done.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] kuulhus:
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] kuulhus:
That's how I feel, except honestly even after 2-3 pictures I don't even want to use the pictures I take. They are just very soft and blurry. I never had this issue with previous Samsung devices. I compared to a friend's note 8 and agree with alot of the comments here that the note 8 is sharper!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] edwin3210:
I do noticed that as well, selfie and closed up picture were blurry. Any fixes for this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
Sadly, I've not come across any fix ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] il buono:
Samsung sent out emails on August 19 to those that initially did a reservation offering us up to $500 for a trade-in. With the unique link provided in the email, the S7 was valued at $450. I'm guessing this was a final push to get more people to bite. Anyone who did the reservation and bought the Note 9 before August 19 never got the email and the S7 trade-in was valued much less.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aznmode:
Well that sucks. I ordered announcement day August 9th.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Dpk1:
I have no such issue with my Note 9 (exynos)! All pics taken by note 9 are at least as good/sharp as my note 8, if not a little better. Example - an indoor (dim lit) subject clicked by both (note 9 on left and note 8 on right).

(Both pics clicked at same time and spot in auto mode one after the other).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] shagy38:
I have no issues with my note 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Guyinlaca:
Coming from a Note8, I find the camera just takes more time to focus and sharpen, but the overall results are better. Side by side in a dimly lit room, the Note8 is takes noisy photos where the Note9 is very clear. It's not an earth shattering improvement, but I think Samsung can make it a bit easier to get the best photo with a firmware update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] johnsmiths:
I have the same issue with mu Note 9. The images are blurry !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] edwin3210:
The lighting condition is alright. I wouldn't have problems with that either. Do it in a closed up picture, with minimum lights at night.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Dpk1:
How close do you want me to go and define minimum light? The pics I posted were clicked at about 25-30 cm with 2/6 total led lights of my bedroom on. I am happy to redo the test and post the results here for you.

P.S. - Just a mere speculation here, but could this be an issue isolated to only one type of (the two) camera sensors used by Samsung?! As per reports online, Sony IMX sensors are found on snapdragon Note 9 units and Samsung Isocell (SLSI) sensors are paired with the exynos ones.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] rockbastard:
My Note 9 (exynos), also make quite blurry pictures. Even with the scene optimizer turned off. Children's hair is in particularl unsharp and fussy looking. I believe that is software related.

Tip. I installed the Nokia camera mod from apkmirror and pictures are super sharp. ☺
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] YankInDaSouth:
I'm continuing to play and compare the Note 9 to the Pixel 2 XL (to the point where my family is completely fed up with me walking around the house taking pics with two phones LOL) and it's results like this that really make me wonder what the heck is going on! Both on auto and both points of focus are the back of the dog's head/neck area.

Could this be faulty hardware? Hard to believe that the Note 9 is taking shots this bad. (Or perhaps it's user error, IDK LOL)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Gilley:
Lol I did this with the 2XL and the iPhone X last November... couldnt believe the difference in them just like this to the 2XL. Love everything else about the phone but camera is only meh to me when it comes to anything that isnt still and tons of light