yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pascal S:
Hello,

I just bought this phone. I use 2 sim cards at the same time but it does not work properly: I can receive and make calls, but I can not send or review sms / mms on 1 operator. I use the xp8800 in France, it is a Att model unlocked. to have the 2 sim cards at the same time I rebooted several times, cut the data, without really understanding how I did . is there a way to restart the network part of Android ?

Thanks

Pascal S
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phuhque:
I take it we are still coming up snake-eyes when it comes to someone being able to root the XP8. I am rather surprised with the fact it is on 7.1.1. Is this still an unbeatable task to overcome?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eleotk:
The thread is closed, this is the tested version of the firmware

Unlock fastboot

Step 1, open the developer mode

Go to “Settings” → “About Phone” and click “Version Number” 7 times to open Developer mode.

Step 2, open oemlock

Go to “Settings” → “Other Settings” → “Developer Mode” and open the OEM to unlock;

3 START mode

flash <partition> [ <filename> ] Write a file to a flash partition.

flashing lock Locks the device. Prevents flashing.

flashing unlock Unlocks the device. Allows flashing

any partition except

bootloader-related partitions.

flashing lock_critical Prevents flashing bootloader-related

partitions.

flashing unlock_critical Enables flashing bootloader-related

partitions.

flashing get_unlock_ability Queries bootloader to see if the

device is unlocked.

flashing get_unlock_bootloader_nonce Queries the bootloader to get the

unlock nonce.

flashing unlock_bootloader <request> Issue unlock bootloader using request.

flashing lock_bootloader Locks the bootloader to prevent

bootloader version rollback.

erase <partition> Erase a flash partition.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phuhque:
Firmware update soon.. ??

In May, I sent of another email to Sonim Tech support asking about firmware. I did get a response back. Granted it was rather vague, but it was an answer. Further granted, is is now mid June and no updates in sight including one that allows the viewing of PDF's. grrrr.

The support guy did mention that AT&T is going to be one of the first providers to get the update. That sucks for me because I got my unit direct. He also said the month of May was a non-official time frame.

So still waiting and no success story yet posted of anyone unlocking this little beastie.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Straussberg:
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tutorial.html#!/stepbystep/id/stepbystep_KM1259507?make=Sonim&model=XP8XP8800

No idea how to update manually, though...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pascal S:
No idea how to update manually, though...[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the news , but no working to ATT from France , until in OTA .

Wait and see :) if dual sim working clean ....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Generic123.:
Has anyone seen this video? There's a part in the video where as the guy turns it on, and there is a prompt to re-lock the bootloader(which, of course, implies that the bootloader is unlocked); I don't know how this really helps, but it might give someone more experienced than I something to grab at. I should mention that it is mentioned as a pre-production model of the Sonim XP8, so it probably won't apply to models that most people have, but it's something to look at.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jim1348:
Sonim XP8

I know that Verizon is now selling the Sonim XP8. Does anybody happen to know if it is possible to use both SIM card slots with this device after it is unlocked?

Being able to use BOTH AT&T AND Verizon would be a huge benefit to me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thecctech:
is there any root yet ive tried about every root apps i cant even find working drivers for this phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smokeyou:
Drivers are not an issue.. It's using Qualcomm reference designs from the S660 dev kit where most generic Qualcomm drivers should work with minimal modification.

This is a good thing! Most of the root apps are using a collection of known exploits where only vulnerable devices would fall victim. You would have to use an exploit that's more recent then the security patch level installed but you also have to remember - if you can do it that easily then an attacker can do it just as easily too! I personally believe that the association between root and device/firmware level vulnerabilities is the reason why most see root in a negative context today.

As far as I'm concerned - we only have 2 "correct" ways to achieve root.

1. Obtain (or compile) either a Debug or Engineering firmware variant from AT&T that includes the native su packages for adb root. This is usually not an option for us individuals.

2. Unlock the bootloader and use a patched boot image.. Works great! To unlock the bootloader takes a bit of work though and flashing still requires EDL so with that I have not been able to make a public instruction set yet.

Could be in the next few days.. Could be in the next few months.. I'm honestly not sure. Mostly just a matter of collecting images, testing, and finding time.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
Great, thanks alot for instructions, [MENTION=1444903]smokeyou[/MENTION]!

In order to be able to boot into patched boot image, does it require to have unlocked bootloader? Assuming I can upgrade my phone to build 8A.0.5-10-8.1.0-10.49.00, but have my bootloader locked, can I still use your instructions? Can you clarify it?

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smokeyou:
Untested but should not be a problem. Bootloader unlocking only allows Fastboot flashing where this method uses EDL only.

Basically the same outcome though just without the option to use TWRP or custom recovery (easily).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andylesch:
Sonim xp8 dual sim

Tell me, how did you manage to turn on dual sim mode on unlocked AT&T? Very necessary! Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Hi i`m a very happy owner of Sonim XP8 and i have it since 5 months now bought it brand new and unlocked but it`s a AT&T phone that i use it with Orange SIM France as i live in France and i have only one problem with i cant enable WI-FI hotspot (tethering) as i want to share my connection with my laptop. The problem is that i get the message `Entitlement checking in progress...` but nothing happens so is there any way to bypass this in able to make it work?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goofee691:
Does anyone have the NAM version of the phone and can upload a backup of their image?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
Settings -> Apps -> Show system, find "com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel" if it is presented in your firmware, open it and press "Force stop".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Hi and thanks for the tip but still have the entitlement check...even if the process is stopped :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Managed to root it quite easy but still can`t manage to make the hotspot tethering work and it`s getting annoying :eek:

For those who wish to root it and have AT&T phone i can help them
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
If you have root, then try to freeze qsriltunnel app, reboot and check tethering.

Also, if you have root, you can test old way to switch off entitlement check with SQLite app. Try to follow the instructions on the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbtmHy3ffI8

The more interesting thing is how to make working second slot for SIM on AT&T phones. That is a question.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andylesch:
Please write full instructions for obtaining root.

---------- Post added at 11:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 PM ----------

It seems to me that in order to use the second SIM slot, you need to register the second imei using QPST tools. But for this you need a root.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Instructions ROOT easy way

1. Download ROM/Userdebug image (you can find it on first page)

XP8A_ATT_userdebug_8A.0.5-11-8.1.0-10.54.00

XP8A_ACG-userdebug-8A.0.0-00-7.1.1-32.00.12

XP8A_USC-userdebug-8A.0.0-00-7.1.1-34.00.10

2. Unpack archive of the userdebug image

3. Install XP8 Drivers ( also on first page)

4. Connect your phone to PC

5. Copy Boot.img from the unpacked zip to your phone in Downloads folder

6. Install Magisk Manager to your phone (first page)

7. Open Magisk and patch the boot.img you just copied in Downloads folder

8. Copy the magisk_patched.img that you have created to the unpacked archive of the ROM

9. Rename boot.img from ROM folder to boot_backup.img

10. Rename magisk_patched.img to boot.img

11. Download Sonim+Software+Update+Tool.zip and unpack & install it to your PC

12. Open Sonim Software Update Tool (username: 1, password: 1) and guide XML PATH and Build Path to the ROM folder

13. Click Start
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andylesch:
I have a phone from Bell. Will the image fit for him:XP8A_ATT_userdebug_8A.0.5-11-8.1.0-10.54.00 ?

How to backup factory firmware?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
Has anyone who has gained root rights, observed that the fingerprint scanner stopped working?

Anyway, please, specify Android OS verson, build number and mobile carrier (to whom the phone was tied).

Thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
I have the same issue with AT&T carrier in US on the plan that doesn't allow WiFi tethering. The phone was AT&T's Sonim Xp8 running oreo. From what I researched, it looks like there're some android-patching modules in both Xposed and Magisk frameworks which are supposed to help to overcome this limitation. I've tried them, but they didn't work on Oreo and after conversation with developers, I was told that Oreo is not supported and they don't have plans to support it since they are still using Android 7 themselves. So I got it flashed with AT&T userdebug build of Android 7.1.1 but ran out of time last November, so had to put this phone aside. I'm now back to experimenting and starting to research on possibility to use XP8 as my primary phone (working WiFi tethering is a must for me). So the phone needs to be rooted. While Magisk works fine for rooting, I got frustrated with Migisk->Xposed compatibility issues, since some of the Xposed modules I like to use are causing bootloop under Magisk. I dumped Magisk and since I have adb root, I was able to disable dm-verify and force-encrypt (by editing fstab file and removing these mount options). Now I'm trying to figure out how to install working supersu on this phone. Automatic installation of ver. 2.82 was going into bootloop for me. I'm pretty sure there's a way to install it manually, since I do have adb root and can write to system partition, just a matter of figuring out the right procedure. Chainfire's update-binary script is a beast, and I'm not sure I can comprehend it well. If anyone has any pointers or suggestions, let me know!

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkphoenix2012:
Just got this phone from Verizon this week. I would love to root it to play around with some settings and root apps to try and speed up the laggy screen response, possibly with CPU or GPU settings or similar. So far I love the build quality, just wish there was custom ROM support or tweaks for the XP8. This phone is running Android 8.1 with an old security patch from 2019.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
[MENTION=561041]Profy_X[/MENTION], I did get SU manager working on my XP8 and installed Xposed framework. Tried "X tether" (aka "MOTO Tether") module, but still getting entitlement error when enabling wifi hotspot. The same wireless plan (the same SIM card) works fine in XP7 with no problems with wifi hotspot. I know that my wireless plan doesn't have it provisioned, but it looks like it works just fine on older versions of Android (my XP7 has 5.1.1), so I'm hopeful it can be done with some tweaking on Android 7.1.1 too. I will update you with my findings.

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
Looks like AT&T android 7.1.1 firmware doesn't have wifi calling support, crap.

Can someone who tried At&T 8.1 userdebug firmware tell me if wifi calling is supported there?

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
[MENTION=561041]Profy_X[/MENTION], I've tried different settings, but nothing worked for my plan. So I ended up switching to different wireless plan that allows tethering ( has been provisioned for it) and now my XP8's wifi hotspot works fine.

Sorry, I jumped the ship, good luck with fixing it on your phone.

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
Does anyone have an issue with AT&T Oreo 8.1 firmware not allowing phone to enter deep sleep mode?

I have an old XP7 that spends > 95% in deep sleep. On contrary, XP8 with android 8.1 firmware (build 10.54.00) only get anywhere between 2% and 11% in deep sleep, so apparently its battery life sucks. I forgot to check deep sleep when it was running android 7, so don't know if it's impacted. And I don't know how to figure out which specific wakelock is preventing it from going into deep sleep. I've tried to turn off wifi, disable various apps, but to no avail. Any help is much appreciated!

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
What do you mean under the deep sleep mode? Can you make screenshots of battery draining and which will show % of "deep sleep"?

How many days do you use the phone after it is charged to 100%? Which SOT it shows?

Have you ever tried to update your firmware to an actual 083?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albert.r:
[MENTION=4648819]sergsinger[/MENTION],

I'm trying to reach out to folks who might have an idea. Apparently if you don't know what "deep sleep" is, you might want to research on it if you are interested.

-albertr
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Please, don't cry, it won't help you!

I've asked you about SOT, what do I hear from you - only moaning.

Keep on looking, nerd.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkphoenix2012:
Does anyone have a working root method for the XP8 Verizon model running 8.1?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m11c3:
so after root, can update OTA for xp8 att?

i have luck just plug att sim and success update ota, even no signal, but i try again with another device 2 months later, and not success, just no updates
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
If you have rooted your Sonim XP8 - forget about OTA-updates.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m11c3:
why? because my device stuck at 7.1.1 finding a way to up 8.1

2nd from left still 7.1.1 with att card inside

3other success up using att and telus up to 8.1 latest
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m11c3:
i have updated 8.1 latest. and hotspot working fine

View attachment 5009079
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
Number of firmware build, please! From which carrier is the phone?

I have up to date AT&T software (10.83) and mobile hostpot isn't working.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m11c3:
Sorry man. View attachment 5009095

that photos from telus device. i had try for att device and entitlement checking and entitle error result
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m11c3:
..login sonim software update success
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m11c3:
i have seeing this instruction :

Automatic OTA without AT&T service:

Purchase a blank AT&T SIM card ($5)

Start online prepaid activation - complete pages 1 & 2

**SIM Card is now partially active without funding - do not complete page 3 (payment)***

*#*#368378#*#* > Clear UI > Check for updates in settings

my problem is, how to know my sim still active or not, i have seeing much article prepaid sim only active 60days

i had 4 att sim, and every time clear UI then check for updates in setting, the progress then no updates,

i think this simcard has expired

but this clear ui very helpful

i found 1 sim card, and can access the web activate, but still no update from 7.1.1

any idea?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nico2048:
hello

i'm a french guy

i buy an xp8 lock to sprint it's possible to unlock it or not?

thanks for your help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YnaGation:
Rooting and Unlocking,

So just to be clear, rooting can unlock a phone, and with this model in particular? Given the difficultly this appears to be, I am just wanting to clarify.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Is there anyone from europe around here?it would be great if someone can upload the european rom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] $Pancakes:
I have the un-molested euro version coming in the mail. Now I need to learn how to dump the firmware in the meantime
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Hi you have the tutorial on the first page...would be glad to have this ROM on my phone as i didn`t managed to find a way to tether wifi so...

By the way on the european ROM does it work to share your internet connection?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] $Pancakes:
[IMG="hotspot"]https://i.ibb.co/6HpyFpY/rsz-screenshot-20200609-121202.png[/IMG]

Yes, hotspot and both sims active
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Hope you can upload it very soon you will save us all ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nifty101:
Did anyone here manage to root + unlock bootloader for Sonim XP5S? I got Sonim XP5 working, but not XP5S yet.

---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

Also I should note that Kingroot does not work on the Sonim XP5S, but it DOES work on the Sonim XP5. I was going to root it, and then run these commands here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-discover-hidden-fastboot-commands/ since `fastboot oem unlock` and `fastboot flashing unlock` both fail. It seems like there are hidden `oem` commands, and `unlock` was removed by vendor.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] $Pancakes:
My scanner stopped working

version 8.1.0

build 8A.0.2-05-8.1.0-31.35.00

EU variant unlocked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Does anyone know if we could use the twrp made for Asus Zenfone 4 ZE554KL as they have the exact same specs?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thudbucket:
So by no means am I an expert but on a few of my older phones there were ways to unlock the boot loader and even root the phone via a process of clicking the model# or in this case the Android 8.1.0 a few times then you get this screen Wich I believe is a combo lock that completely unlocks the phone if you get the combinations wrong then you'll get a neat squid thing .....may be wrong about all this but thought I should relay it as adb side booting seems to be thinly method currently

✓ developer options and bootloader unlocked- jammed the build number a bunch
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkphoenix2012:
Did anyone else just get an OTA around 280mb? VZW model here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Did you manage to dump the ROM on the PC?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portsample:
Appreciate all of Smokeyou's work with these phones and posting on XDA.

Wonder if anyone's working on a custom ROM for these?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jim1348:
I have a Sonim XP8. Is there a way to unlock it for Verizon?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahgahg:
Do you know if the VOlte is working on Tmobile on Sonim Xp8 from ATT.

also, if it is not running, Can the Root help to enable the Volte.

Thank you,

Appreciate it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portsample:
Trying to create a backup: Sahara is getting stuck

Having problems creating a ROM backup w/Sierra. Android version is 8.1.0.

Windows terminal window shows,

C:\FlashTools>QSaharaServer.exe -p \\.\COM11 -s 13:prog_emmc_ufs_firehose_Sdm660_ddr.elf

Binary build date: Jul 28 2017 @ 18:09:01

QSAHARASERVER CALLED LIKE THIS: 'QSaharaServer.ex'Current working dir: C:\FlashTools

Sahara mappings:

2: amss.mbn

6: apps.mbn

8: dsp1.mbn

10: dbl.mbn

11: osbl.mbn

12: dsp2.mbn

16: efs1.mbn

17: efs2.mbn

20: efs3.mbn

21: sbl1.mbn

22: sbl2.mbn

23: rpm.mbn

25: tz.mbn

28: dsp3.mbn

29: acdb.mbn

30: wdt.mbn

31: mba.mbn

13: prog_emmc_ufs_firehose_Sdm660_ddr.elf

08:44:38: ERROR: function: sahara_rx_data:237 Unable to read packet header. Only read 0 bytes.

08:44:38: ERROR: function: sahara_main:924 Sahara protocol error

08:44:38: ERROR: function: main:303 Uploading Image using Sahara protocol failed

C:\FlashTools>
​

QSahara version is from FlashTools package here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261641937

What is amiss? Thanks in advance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergsinger:
What Windows version do you use on PC?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portsample:
I'm using Windows 10. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profy_X:
Hi does anyone know how can i flash a backup .rar/.img or the stock AT&T rom but not the userdebug version?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YnaGation:
Battery type?

Was looking to get a new battery on ebay, and I ended up getting the generic battery over the "genuine oem" battery. Is anyone here by chance have both and can tell a difference, or is it just the same battery but with different branding?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a_petrov303:
Many thanks to contributors to this thread as this device needs some love from the developers community.

I came here with a question which doesn't merit a separate thread but maybe someone was in the same boat before and knows a quick answer:

Can a BAD ESN phone bought from a US reseller work in Europe? At least one sim card? If the answer is NO, will any of the procedures described in this thread will help to make it work like a normal phone? If so, which one?

Many thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a_petrov303:
is my question unethical or this is unknowable?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glhydroco:
Lost Baseband and IMEI

Well I have jumped the gun and flashed the whole firmware, This caused me to loose my IMEI and Sim. I have rebuilt the imei with a qcn file but still can not get the sim to be recognized, Does anyone know which partitions / files are needed for the baseband and Imei. I have deleted both modemst1, and modemst2 as well as fsg file, I also corrected the imei number with a hex editor and pushed the new qcn file to the phone. I still can not get the sim card to be recconized. any help would be great, I know this thread has not been very active but I do have access to a couple of these phones xp8800. I just do know know what to do and this phone has turned in to a Brick. HELP!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a_petrov303:
this thread seems to be dead for some time :(

I am also looking for some technical advise, here...for quite a while now unfortunately
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glhydroco:
I think you are borderline unethical, which is the same boat as I am in. It seems that anything that has to do with the serial number seems to be a no go. I was just following these Root instructions and happened to flash my whole phone with the .54 firmware. This removed my stock base-bands and imei. I was able to reload the base-bands and restore the IMEI but now the sim is not recognized. Am I missing something, Yes, I just do not know what it is. As for you I feel that it is borderline, as well as, somewhat unknown.

I wish this phone had a bit more support.

---------- Post added at 12:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:57 AM ----------

SMOKEYOU - Are there any instructions for this software update tool? Is it possible to use this with the user images in the main root post. I was able to get it to work but only with the debug image. Can some one explain what the patch.xml file does and how to make one for the non debug images. Any help would be great, Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portsample:
I am also interested in further documentation for the Sonim as well as Qualcomm tools with regards to flashing methods and problems to avoid. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glhydroco:
First and foremost......

Backup everything before you start any modification. This is key!! Backup then backup again.