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[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Airpil:
Hi

I need to modify several parameters on my Pixel 2 XL to enable 256 QAM and VoLTE. To do so i have to have the diagnostic port to be enabled open on my XL.

So basically right now i am looking for AOSP rom without any mods\tweaks and other crap. Simple AOSP rom which has been build with userdebug option.

Long description:

I found that original Pixel users can get this feature by flashing vendor.img from google developers site. Ive tried to do the same but my P2XL stuck on boot.

Then I've found this thread https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/development/aosp-tamien-8-1-opengapps-t3727948 and was able to activate the diag port via

setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb

QPST detects the com port but still no phone available.

It seems that some bits are still not configured inside the OS.....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Pawprints1986:
I doubt it, but has anyone ever successfully flashed the AP from one rom that you actually want to operate on, along with the BL, CP and CSC from the newer rom which your bootloader will let you successfully flash? Just a brainstorm I had...

I tried making my own combination firmware but odin just crashes and doesnt even do anything, or the newest odin just hangs on "file analysis" forever. Ive tried the patched odin too that I found somewhere here with the same hanging on analysis.

Basically my bootloader is 3 but marshmallow that im actually wanting to run is for bootloader 2. so ive just been brainstorming different ways.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malfeitor:
Hello I have a G925F that doesn't charge, it opens only if i plug the cable, gets in recovery mode without me doing anything, and after a couple of seconds it freezes and reboots only to do that again.

The only thing I can do and stay on, is get it to download mode with home+power+vol-

So, i tried to flash the lastest firmware from sammobile with Odin (I ticked just AP and add the path for the firmware, nothing more), it succeeded but still doesn't boot up...

Can someone help me figure out what's going on with this phone?

Thanks in advance
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lm_1970:
Hi all. Many people are asking for latest stock firmware for their devices. For those of you who don't know, there is a tool called Lenovo Moto Smart Assitant, which allows you to download and install latest stock firmware. I'm not sure if latest oreo firmwares are also available, but I have downloaded 137-93-14 stock firmware for my reteu XT1685. Other devices are also supported under Flash->Rescue option.

This tool has other simple utilities which may be helpful for less advanced users.

Regards.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bazinga137:
Holy smokes this actually works! The time of waiting for leaked firmwares is finally over. Lemotonovo doing things right lately.

Besides the firmware part, this app has some useful tools too.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Jimisballjohn:
Does it format internal storage?

UPDATE: Actually, it does and before installation it informs you about the wipe. So it is a no go for me at the moment. However, as long as installing Oreo is possible through an official application, I guess that OTA update on reteu is on its way.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Njit:
talking about this tool? https://support.lenovo.com/nl/nl/downloads/ds101291
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lm_1970:
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There are two features in this tool: one is rescue (which formats internal storage) and the other one is upgrade (which I haven't tested but I guess it doesn't format it). Both options are available in the flash menu.

As I understand, in order to be able to upgrade to Oreo with this tool and without losing information, you have to be in stock Nougat, and the upgrade OTA to Oreo should be available for your software channel (as of today it is not the case for most channels).

Regards.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ashu.mkb:
Can i use this while currently on custom 8.1 rom?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rjherms:
I believe you need to be on stock recovery.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bazinga137:
The "recover" option for a clean flash uses fastboot. That one should remain functional, and this might be the best/easiest way to go back to stock atm.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] NZedPred:
As long as the recover option chooses an Oreo firmware. If it chooses a nougat firmware, then most likely they'll end up with IMEI 0, as the persist fix would need to be applied separately.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pilot03:
Will using rescue return the phone back to stock with locked bootloader??
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomguyaz:
I had given this a try a few day's ago. It went through the process but the fastboot (boot loop) was still in effect. I doubt anyone offhand would know why it didn't take the rescue? I'm not at home w/ details but everything Ive tried gives me the "downgrade failure" upon flashing. My phone is Amazon XT1687 on 137-93-16 (which is the one the tool downloads and rescues with even the AMZ.137-93-16.img) but its still stuck in fastboot I will probably have to wait for the official 8.1 flashboot file or the 137-93-18 to get out of this jam? I have tried everything, phone has everything intact i.e. IMEI just wont take the flash even at same version so hopefully something 'higher' might work. I'm glad it worked for some of you who might have been waiting longer then me. I managed to bootloop two of these phones in a week :(....If anyone thinks they can help I will deff have more details when I'm at my computer =)
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomguyaz:
oops Im on the .14 not the .16... Lenovo app gives me 137.93.16 but still wont take it. Im looking for anyone who can take a look below and maybe tell me why? I did flash the oreo w/ fastboot method which started all of this, but apparently that didnt take...just soft bricked me =(

thanks guys;

C:\adb>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C1.07

(bootloader) product: potter

(bootloader) board: potter

(bootloader) secure: yes

(bootloader) hwrev: P3B

(bootloader) radio: 1

(bootloader) storage-type: emmc

(bootloader) emmc: 64GB SAMSUNG RC14MB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007

(bootloader) ram: 4GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=5F

(bootloader) cpu: MSM8953

(bootloader) serialno: ZY224TWP8T

(bootloader) cid: 0x0012

(bootloader) channelid: 0x93

(bootloader) uid: 63B7C3BD00000000000000000000

(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked

(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no

(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912

(bootloader) reason: Fall-through from normal boot mode

(bootloader) imei: 351856047122180

(bootloader) meid:

(bootloader) date: 03-02-2018

(bootloader) sku: XT1687

(bootloader) battid: SNN5982A

(bootloader) iccid:

(bootloader) cust_md5:

(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456

(bootloader) current-time: "Fri Jan 2 12:12:13 UTC 1970"

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/potter_amz/potter:7.0/NPN

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: S25.137-93-14/14:user/release-keys

(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.341.14.potter_amz

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

(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-01900-89xx.0

(bootloader) version-baseband: M8953_37.46.07.47.01R POTTER_NA_CUST

(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-gf055b2e-0010

(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: 7-gdc6d2c1 (hudsoncm@ilclbld31) (gcc ver

(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: sion 4.9 20150123 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #

(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: 1 SMP PREEMPT Wed May 30 14:17:37 CDT 20

(bootloader) kernel.version[4]: 18

(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC1.07-0-g3b15bb0

(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C0-1-g202d600

(bootloader) tz.git: git=283f623

(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=283f623

(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=283f623

(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=283f623

(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=283f623

(bootloader) prov.git: git=283f623

(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC1.07-0-g9d7f987

(bootloader) qe: qe 0/0

(bootloader) frp-state: protected (77)

(bootloader) ro.carrier: amz

all: listed above

finished. total time: 0.062s
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pilot03:
Sounds like you need to enter command

fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

To get it to boot normally.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomguyaz:
Deff appreciate you taking the time =) honestly I tried probably 99/100 things and I don't have the brain power to figure what the ONE combination is I haven't tried. Bought two of these this past week luckily off offerup- that are more then likely shot. I get complacent with and in between make\models too easily - each phone has its own specific process - my own fault! (the second one really sting's cause I mistakenly forgot to switch it off the cable and fast booted that bad boy like the first one) not something I like to admit from one senior member to another but hey let it be an example for anyone else- it can go sideways real quick with that FB.exe

Maybe if anyone else stops by, is it because they are the Amazon Prime (unlocking bootloader was never an option which means no TWRP which meansss I should have never attempted to flash these devices? ) Is there any hope with an official flash at some point that would bring them back?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ansarips:
It says unsupported device on mine. I'm using an XT1685 retapac, which got the OPS28.85-13 just a few days ago.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lm_1970:
Mine is also XT1685. It was supported by the tool while I was on Nougat (137-93-14). Since I upgraded to oreo (leaked OTA install) it is no longer supported. It seems that newer firmware versions are not supported until they are publicly available.

Regards.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] goodjuju:
Does this work on Rooted device?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
You will never be able to update a rooted device.

You have to be on full and untouched stock, bootloader state doesn't matter.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lm_1970:
Only if you have no other choices to go back to stock Nougat, and you haven't been playing with oreo non-stock firmwares, I would give a try to the rescue option. This option erases all user data.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Nochis:
I have retus x1787, also says unsupported device was on April security patch, said unsupported. Then I went to June and August security patch and still getting unsupported. I have unlocked bootloader but stock. I wanted to relocked to see if it can be supported, but I can't relock it. Because I can't find the whole stock rom for August which is 137-93-18. Did it work with unlocked bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Aar On:
G'day guys, I haven't owned a Samsung device in years and whilst I am quite impressed with my Note 8 out of the box the itch to make some mods is starting to creep in. I've owned, rooted and used custom ROMs on several Nexus devices and even a Note 2 back in the day but can't remember much about the Samsung method.

I'm using the Exynos version

I'd be interested in root and non root mods

My main gripes with the Note 8 are:

- The wired audio output is terrible, my modded Nexus 6 thrashes it so badly that I keep my Nexus 6 at work for all of audio needs.

- The single bottom speaker sucks

I use my phone to pay for everything, I don't want to go back to carrying a wallet so I'd rather not have to worry about that not working like i occasionally would when my N6 was my daily driver.

Is there any suggestions you'd make for mods or useful tweaks? What do you love about your Note?

My skill level with this stuff is about middle of the road, I'm not a noob with rooting but I'm not an expert either.

Any advice or input for someone getting back into the root / mods world after a year out would be appreciated.

Thanks fellas, much obliged.

-A
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
One thing, if you root your note 8, samsung pay will be gone forever, also secure folder, as for useful mods without root, I use system UI tuner, one handed mode+, fluid gestrures, and samfix
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] hbkekko:
Hey there, my pixel 2 xl has definitely died. Few days ago i heard something moving into the phone when i shake it, and as soon as i shake the phone rebooted. i asked google for a replacement that arrived, but before i could realize that was time for backup, yesterday it died. I think that the battery connector has disconnected because it won't start and if i plug into his charger some battery icons comes out but it immediately turn off. Don't know how i can enter into the fastboot mode when i plug into my pc, but no way to start or to enter in the recovery mode.

i need to backup some files before sending back to google, it's very important. Can you help me? is it possible to enter into my datas from the fastboot mode?

thanks a lot
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] hbkekko:
Solved. It turned on :laugh:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Travisdroidx2:
Congrats, got your dirty pictures off there ha ?
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] ChessPiece:
I just checked official download page for MIUI and there's no MIUI download for Mi 4c/s. Anyone know why?

Is Xiaomi dropped support for Mi 4c or they're just working on it? As we know the MIUI 10 updates are coming in batch.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] nandangry:
Now all China only release Xiaomi phone (Mi4c, Mi5c, Mi5X, etc.) no longer visible in MIUI global site. Don't worry, our Mi4c still got supports. You can check Mi4c ROM download in MIUI china site.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] ChessPiece:
Ah I see, that's why. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] iArvee:
Anyone thinking or get a case yet for the XZ3? I was looking towards a thin and transparent case. I got the bordaeux red one, so if anyone could recommend a nice clear case, that'd be great.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] spapster:
i will probably go for the official one, the Style Cover Touch CT70 for Xperia XZ3 but i am waiting for a review. I am really concerned about the strength of the transparent part being glued to the back part. I used to have the original for the compact x. It was super functional and beauty but after a couple of months the transparent cover detached (no hard use). On Monday i will go for something like this

https://gr.mobilefun.com/olixar-sentinel-sony-xperia-xz3-case-and-glass-screen-protector-68745

from a local store (much cheaper) until i find out more about the original, the only descent bordaeux red so far. I got a black phone by the way.

Check this, if you have not already

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcbmer826dI
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] iArvee:
Lucky mobilefun has a US website.

Anyways, I was looking to get the Olixar clear one, but only the snap on case is available in the US. I might just get the Roxfit case instead, however it's not yet in stock; have to wait a few days. Thanks for these!
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] glovesave:
I have the ct70 and it's my first cover case... I'm torn because the cover blurs the beautiful screen.

Can't find many in stock options and ringke already told me they won't make one. Spigen were vague so... Waiting for now
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] iArvee:
That sucks! I was looking forward to Ringke cases. Hopefully skinomi will come out with techskins so I wouldn't have to use a case anymore. I did, however get this case on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GNFDXLK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a nice, slim, and cheap case.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] glovesave:
Yes I really like ringke too. For now I'm waiting on a roxfit soft case. I'm super sceptical about a glass screen protector with the curved screen
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] DaveP2611:
I purchased a glass protector from mobilefun, made the screen really unresponsive. So back to no protection.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] spapster:
You made me have second thoughts about ct70, thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] fredrickz:
Official case for xz3 in India other than mobilefun.?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] corallus:
Well, seems ringke listened.

Posted this on Instagram a few days ago..

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsNfp5gVPS/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=34f5mn726814
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] Nidhal AKA the king:
hi, does it fit well, and all the ports and holes are well centered?

i bought a cheap the same kind of what you bought and it's terrible... doesn't fit well, and all ports and holes are not well centered!

i want a perfect one, if you can do me a favor take pictures to your phone with that case from all sides PLEASE!

thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] iArvee:
Yep! It fits well. I ended up buying the Ringke Fusion X case. This case fits better. It's more snug, so hopefully no dust will get underneath the case. The front is raised too so you can place the phone face down. Corners are also well reinforced.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] Hazzay88:
Just get the smart cover
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] Nidhal AKA the king:
thanks for the share... looks very nice but BULKY :cowboy:

....i like it but i will look for a less bulky one!
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] iArvee:
It looks bulky, but really isn't.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] Nidhal AKA the king:
if it was exactly like the one of XZ2 Premium... look how beautiful it is, and also it has 2 color options: clear and smoke black!
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] downrightEsoteric:
Why are there so few cases? And like no screen protectors at all? I got the impression the XZ3 was a public success.

I have the silver model and it's hard to find nice looking defense for it. Idk about the official flip cover, it doesn't look that safe really. And I've like never ever had a flip case, it might turn out being unfit in some circumstances.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] maclex:
I like original Sony Style Case Touch 'SCTH70' with Window and really love it

Happy New 2019 guys :)
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] charlatan01:
I ordered the official Sony flip case from Amazon.

I posted in another thread... but I hope it works with the full screen protector I ordered. Also, as protection goes, it's hard to tell just how effective it is when dropped.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] stevoknevo:
I got a Roxfit 'made for Xperia' hardshell - protection is fairly minimal tbh but it stops the phone sliding off everything!
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] LePro69:
Ringke Fusion-X

I have the Ringke Fusion-X and like it a lot. The best part is that the the corners have higher bezels than the curved glass so there is protection when it is face down. The case is a little bulky but not too much and very detailed. I highly recommend it for the looks & level of protection.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] wessam.s:
I got the Navy TETDED case. It is genuine leather, it is thin, it has a good grip, and it looks nice. The only downside is that the FP reader feels a little sunken, but I got used to it.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] Drug_Store:
What about Qi charging, won´t affect the charging?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Accessories] kw0n2k:
I'm currently using the Spigen rugged armour.

https://www.spigen.com/products/sony-xperia-xz3-case-rugged-armor

Screen protector is ringke invisible defender

https://www.ringkestore.com/product...r-full-coverage-3-pack?variant=12412464398436
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] treams:
My wife and I use Life360 to keep track of each other and our kids. Unfortunately my son likes to turn off location on his phone. Is there a way to keep him from doing this?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daniel-Kozhalo:
I think no, tell him dont turn off the gps.

Anyway wait for more reply..
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King-V:
For security reasons, Android doesn't natively support device policies like the one you want, so you'll need a Mobile Device Manager service. I think this company offers it for free if you don't have a lot of devices https://www.manageengine.com/mobile/mobile-device-management/

Full disclosure - using an MDM would be overkill, but I'm pretty sure there's no other way to force it to remain on.

Anti-theft apps could be used to turn it on when you notice it's off. There was one such app where you could send SMS to the phone to make the phone do various commands, such as turn on location, but I don't remember its name.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] adamoops:
Hi,

Since a week, i droped my s8+, the back glass only cracked but every thing work fine ... but i won't able to have a broken back glass so i went to a store to replace it, once he replace it and boot the phone, the phone boot on " S8+ powered by Android" , and after that black screen and received notification ... after he reboot the phone, bootloop on "S8+ screen powered by android" and keeping rebooting , we take of the battery and boot the phone, same issues bootlop, and it was impossible to boot in recovery or download mode, we tested all combination, even the Jib USB not work.

I'm in Ageria and we haven't customer service of samsung, so if anyone have any idea he tell me, i'm lost really !!

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] adamoops:
up please, 1 month with no fix
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dedq:
If you cannot enter Download mode, it is most likely dead. I never managed to get my phone back if it could not enter the Download mode ?️.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] martin132014:
Anyone having trouble restoring apps from titanium backup. Im having trouble to restore apps but not data. It keeps restore loading but never finished.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] totalz:
I'm using/testing standby time with official global stable rom 9.6.4.0, which is miui9 and that makes sense.

And then I saw miui10 with version 8.x.x.x, and then there are stable roms with 10.x.x.x!? Can someone shred some light?

Got my max3 awhile back and still waiting to UBL, which one is the best rom at the moment? And works with latest magisk?

Thanks : )
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Follow my thread regarding buggy vendor rom. You'll be good to go from there.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] mirabov:
I know it's too early to ask this question, but I wonder if there is any chance that our phones get android pie update ? HTC did not confirmed it yet, though. What do you think about it ?
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Jme369:
It was a notable omission from the list of phones due to get P in their recent tweet, however I've also heard its just going to be super late ie Q2 2019. For what it's worth I've sent like a dozen emails to HTC none of which have been replied to, simply asking why I'm still on march 2018 security update and when the phone is getting P.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] mirabov:
Still no response from htc ?
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Jme369:
Nothing. I send them a tweet or email every morning with my breakfast.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] neptun2:
Guys just unlock the bootloader and flash the android 9 rom based on LOS in development section. You can have android 9 right now. :)
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Jme369:
Oh I definitely will once it's out of beta.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] panda968:
Nothing wrong with it in beta just give it a try

Help the community
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] tarkzim:
Thank you mate.
[HTC U Ultra Questions & Answers] Jme369:
If it were just a hobby I'd jump right in now, however this is my only phone that I also use for work. Best to wait a couple weeks atleast.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] BodeyMessi:
Hello.

My Rom : Xiaomi.eu 8.10.11

i have root.

I need volume keys control media by default

Now volume keys control ringtone , i need change it

...

In stock developer rom volume keys control media but in xiaomi.eu rom control ringtone :crying:

Any solution please ?? But i dont need app to make this

Example :Rocker locker.

Thnx ...
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] uremytoy:
No. It's been always like that. If you're playing music then media are controlled, but if you aren't then it's ringtone. On other phones is like that too.