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[LG V20 Questions & Answers] baldybill:
Many have been successful in unlocking/rooting the US996, and there are a few discussions on XDA on how to do that.

My question is what the new date is for the Oreo update. I've heard mid-Nov and late-Nov. Does anyone know?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] stinka318:
With only a couple of days left in November it is not looking good for the v20
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] baldybill:
Do we have any more information on updates?

Kinda a bummer when you buy the US996 thinking that the "carrier unlocked" status would make it get updates from LG quicker than carriers update the phones. :(
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] cnjax:
Last I read some time ago oreo for the 996 was scheduled for sometime in December
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] baldybill:
It's January, has LG released an ETA for Oreo for the us996?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] MADDAN18:
1/2/19 @ 8:50PST Receiving the Oreo update on my US996.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] darkknight200:
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us996-firmwares/#tab=firmwares kdz for us996 oreo is here [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] i wonder if the us996 oreo kdz is like the v30 us998 "WTF" root exploitable?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Vovk88:
Maybe you now how unlock bootloader on US996 US Cellular Android 8.0?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] YPG70:
Oreo update for US996 is now live.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] cnjax:
Yeah we know
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Phrodini:
Not for me here
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] antennaman1969:
Got the notice this morning......took 20f. It had a little more battery this evening than on Nougat. No SIM though; gotta swap devices in VZ account due to unlocked Note 3 using Micro SIM.

Good timing; was getting very frustrated with losing signal/sim on Note 3 custom roms. May camp out on the V20 for a while and see how it improves things.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] websiteperson:
I've been trying to get 20f on my (supposedly) unlocked US996 phone.

Originally tried downloading OTA, but got Invalid Software Package twice.

My wifi is capped at 30gb/mo(!), and it forces me to use wifi - no option to use LTE, and I have unlimited (22gb) of it.

So I decided to try LG Bridge.

It downloaded & started applying the update, only to say "Your phone cannot update". I tried it a few times. Same thing @ same spot.

Then I decided to try LGUP. See error here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/ady77a/help_upgrading_from_us99610n_to_us99620f/

(I've downloaded the TWRP img for v20 linked, but the kdz file linked has a note: * - unlocked non-US Cellular)

Now I can't get into my phone. It just brings up the Firmware Update screen.

When I checked using fastboot, it says it is not unlocked. Is that because of the SIM card?

Is there anyway to restore the existing(?) 10n firmware? Can I flash anything (TWRP, etc) without it being unlocked? And if not, do I need to call US Cellular to get it unlocked?

I'm quite rusty with custom roms & the like. It's been awhile!

--- EDIT ---

I was able to get 10n (what I had before this mishap) reinstalled with no errors, using LGUP.

https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us996-firmwares/

I lost some pictures that weren't on my SD card, but I'm trying to restore a Google backup now.

Hopefully this will be helpful for someone else!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] stinka318:
Have had Oreo update now for a couple of days and it is running smoothly.......never thought it would get here........
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] niepamietamnazwy:
It took me ages to find good enough ROM (with working Bluetooth), so I decided to make a mini how-to for others.

I'm not responsible for anything. OK? Rooting, flashing and everything You do at Your own risk.

Needed files can be found here, on YT (sic!):

- CWM Recovery

- ROM

- GAPPS (if those does not work, try link, not sure which I've installed).

- SuperSU app.

So:

1. Root Your phone: Kingroot worked for me: link.

2. Install recovery with Rashr - flash tool (Play Store)

3. Put ROM, GAPPS, and SuperSU on SD/internal.

4. Turn off the phone, turn it on with Vol+ down.

5. In CWM install from ZIP: ROM, GAPPS and SuperSU.

6. Format cache and data (it may take about 10 minutes.

7. Reboot!

Hope it helps someone.
[HTC Vox] kimamil:
Hi there

does someone know if there is a text editor for windows mobile like we know from windows (editor, wordpad)?

I searched in the apps threads but could not find anything. I don't like the put my device on the cradle everytime i have to change one letter in an xml file or something....
[HTC Vox] swapnilgyani:
I personally use and love an app called Vieka WordPad. You can find this lovely freeware here...

http://vieka.com/wordpad.htm
[HTC Vox] emms007:
I use the editor embedded in total commander. It is the best file manager I ahve found and it also include a simple but efficient editor. I would call it a 'must'.

emms007
[HTC Vox] prabhatnath:
Seems to be good one. Will like to have a trial on my 710 :)

http://vieka.com/wordpad.htm
[HTC Vox] prajith:
editor embedded in total commander is good enough for on device editing..

:D
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] prin2ce:
Thanks a lot
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cygnuss:
Great work
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] phreakenstein:
Link for Nougat v044 looks quite sketchy. On multiple attempts to download the file, I was once shown a video ad, and multiple redirects on other, and no download.

Can you please use another host?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
sorry for all of that non-sense!

I've changed the host for nougat v044 firmware.

**new link**

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536985718
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] zkoz:
Guys, is it better to get it from:

https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/devices-xiaomi-firmware-updater-t3741446

?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
the choice is yours!

but all redmi 4x firmwares are here sorted by baseband version! :rolleyes:
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cygnuss:
Updated to v46 thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
help

Can you please suggest a rom for daily use? or kernel,rom,firmware combination for a better experience!
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cygnuss:
I am on Nougat with clarity kernel and love it no complain about it it performs good scores well does not lag and battery is fine for a day use (i play a lot)
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
RROS?

What about audio quality?

PUBG performance?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cygnuss:
I flashed Ainur Nero sound mod, only play Rise of Kings no lags what so ever
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] yosh1998:
#ask

Sorry for my bad english but, rather i choose the same baseband based on rom, or i update it into latest?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cryslin111:
Redmi 4X, global rom 9.1.24, still on V46 firmware ?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
yes!
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
they are same! so, you can if you want to. It won't make any difference.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] amandeep0007:
Download from here

https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/#weekly
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
latest miui developer rom is still on baseband V046.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Kecoe:
Sooooo fhe latest, is ... the v044? I see v052
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cryslin111:
where is v052 from ?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
v46 is the latest one.

xiaomi haven't released any new firmware for redmi 4x yet :(
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] amandeep0007:
Can i update my firmware on custom rom

And please tell which baseband version is best for android pie?

Because After flashing v46 2 weeks ago volte isnt working.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Xiaomi Warrior:
Try the update that was released yesterday.

https://github.com/XiaomiFirmwareUp...oni_miui_HM4XGlobal_9.2.15_5987a7272f_7.1.zip
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cryslin111:
V47 is latest release now
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
v47 added
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Teh Ais:
How to update ?? Just simply flash via twrp?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Lemmy554:
Yes you´re right flash via twrp ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Xiaomi Warrior:
v48 is available.

https://osdn.net/projects/xiaomifir...toni_miui_HM4XGlobal_9.3.7_2a35bef51d_7.1.zip
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cryslin111:
I flashed that and its still v47,

post your screenshot here with v48
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] szentmik:
Me too

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1bVDtyjkTCN4Ccs27
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Xiaomi Warrior:
You guys are right, apologies. I saw the MIUI version change from 9.2.* to 9.3.* and expected it to apply to the baseband as well.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Anindito12:
thanks for sharing..?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Samuitan:
Dont expect regular Updates of baseband with new Miui Version Update. It took a long time for update from v46 to v47 baseband. There is a thread too for Xiaomi Firmware Updates on XDA.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Xiaomi Warrior:
Indeed, I use this source to check for the latest firmware updates.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] n0n2m399:
Even when I installed latest firmware v 10.3.1.0 it still shows v 47 need help
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
Baseband version hasn't changed
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] mohitgujjar123:
How do you check???
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] n0n2m399:
Go to settings and then about phone
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] n0n2m399:
Does updating this updates vendor sercurityy patches
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] jaboneros:
No, it does not
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Boten89:
How does firmware affect rooting?

I was rooted and fine, then I flashed latest global recovery and lost root. Now I can't root it with Magisk. Flashes fine but magisk manager says it's not installed.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Samuitan:
Power off device (Not reboot) for 10 seconds. Then boot back to system and root should work again.

But this is not a Firmware problem. I faced this on most Pie Roms. Just dont reboot if possible. Always Power off ! ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Boten89:
Man, you could have saved me a lot of headaches and frustrations if you told me this about a year ago. That work perfectly.

Thank You!
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Samuitan:
New Firmware v48 is out !

If someone wants to flash, i uploaded it to Gdrive.

fw 48_santoni
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Sygnomi:
Thanks for this!
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
where did you found this one?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Xiaomi Warrior:
Good question, because it is not found here - https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bismuth83:
Did you find that on firmware updater? ?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Guides, News, & Discussion] Xiaomi Warrior:
The latest Global release for the Redmi 4X on firmware updated is 2019-06-28.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] pragakhan:
On my Pixel 3 I cannot activate Project Fi. I assume it would automatically use eSim or give me the option to? However it does not. It has asks me to install a Sim.

I installed eSim switcher and have the option to add a carrier but I still cannot get it to work, just says cannot be activated try again later.

I would kind to know if there is a way to tell if my eSim has been disabled?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Rick91981:
The Verizon models need to be activated on VZW for 24 hours before they become available to use on another carrier.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] pragakhan:
Nope, eSim is disabled. :(
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] gotcha640:
When I was ready to order mine, I chatted at Google and I was told any pixel 3 bought from any of the sources (Google, Fi, best buy, Verizon) would be physically the same and would all allow for future Fi through esim. It took a bit of back and forth to explain that I didn't want to use it or activate it or start a fi account right away, but it should work the same.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] pragakhan:
Awesome! Thank you for posting this. I was hoping the capability is at least there.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] pragakhan:
Ughh.. I escalated this as far as I could within Verizon and from the person that handles the Verizon + Google relationship, eSim has been disabled on the Pixel 3 with no plans to enable it.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] gotcha640:
Would it be worth returning the Verizon one and buying an unlocked one?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Badger50:
If you want to unlock the bootloader and root it soon it would be :good:
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
You are correct, you are going to need to either return it or use a Verizon sim and Fi Esim, although I'm not sure that will work at this point. That really sucks though. The reason it's eSim locked is that with it enabled you could take the device to any carrier immediately. They don't like that since you probably bought it on a deal like bogo or a payment plan over 24 months. If you bought it on a Verizon plan then they also want the early termination fee. There is a new revision of eSim that can lock the phone but it's on hold while the DOJ investigates. Personally, do yourself a favor and return it ASAP and perhaps take the hit on the return fee. You might be able to negotiate it down due to the eSim lock.

FYI, the Pixel 2 are eSim unlocked as well as the Apple Watch Series 3 but that's it for now. Let's see what happens when the gorilla comes into the game. Should be an interesting fight and I'm not sure Verizon can stand up to Apple for long.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] pragakhan:
I returned the device and ordered one from Google. Lesson learned, gave up my free stand and paying restocking fee lol
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] vinnyjr:
Glad I seen this thread, just canceled my Pixel 3 from Verizon and offered mine through Google. (Back Ordered)

Thank You

Vinny [emoji631]
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] lightsedge:
Does anyone know if the Verizon Pixel 3 is actually missing the eSIM chip, or is it just disabled through software. Actually I haven't seen any way to figure out if a particular Pixel 3 was from Google or Verizon ...
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Yes it has it and no it's not disabled thru software. It's just not enabled with Verizon network. Yet.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] lightsedge:
My friend was not able to sign up for Google Fi using eSIM though.

Also, I switched to a T-Mobile SIM, and I don't see an easy way to open the eSIM Manager app. Not sure if this is normal or not - i.e. it seems to have GUI according to the store page but the "Open" link does not appear for me, nor is it in the apps list. Also no mention of eSIM in Mobile Settings. I guess maybe my OS build is a Verizon version?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I don't believe it has anything to with a Verizon version of the software, especially considering there is no such thing. There is only on version that we all use.

TMobile app isn't ready yet. They are saying by the end of the year. There is a Reddit thread on how to do it now if you want.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/co...es_how_to_activate/?utm_source=reddit-android
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That's a great thread, very informative. I heard that on Dec 7th the iPhone XR and XS were to be Verizon eSim active but I've not confirmed that yet. They are fighting tooth and nail to keep the tech out of people's hands, even dropping secondary sims down to 2G. But Apple will put the hammer down and then it will roll out to us lowly Pixel people eventually.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] lightsedge:
Nice thread, but there are accounts of Verizon disabling eSIM: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/a4ispi/tmobile_us_esim_is_working_on_pixel_3xl/. The question is how?

I heard that Pixel 3 boxes from Google have ESIM ID printed. However, mine from Verizon has SIM ID, which matches the physical SIM card inside the phone. I actually don't know how to find the EID.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] GuestK00459:
My Pixel 3 box that was purchased from direct from Google does have an ESIM ID number printed on the box.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Yeah I saw that but I don't believe it. They just haven't activated it yet I doubt they have purposely disabled it. It's live now for the iPhone but not yet for the Pixel 3. I might give them a call to find out when it will be activated but I don't have much hope in getting a csr that even knows what I'm talking about.

edit: nothing doing. They don't know when we'll have support on the 3s. I do wonder if someone took a vzw P3 / XL and could get the eSim activated on ATT or Fi.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] theGekkoST:
Has anyone tried scanning the QR code generated on verizon's site? I generated the QR code on my Verizon account, but decided against scanning it for now... I'm traveling this week and can't afford to be down a phone. I didn't want it to disable my physical SIM and not active the eSIM, and somehow get stuck in limbo.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Yeah I don't blame you. If something happened you'd need to get another physical sim since the current one would probably be deactivated. But how do you generate a QR code on VZW site? I've seen the iPhone one but the instructions are different and don't correspond to our device.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] theGekkoST:
If you follow the link to the eSIM activation instructions on Verizons website it will generate a QR code for you.

The main page https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/dual-sim-with-an-esim/ only says you need an eSIM phone, but the QR page only mentions iPhones. So I'm not entirely sure if the QR code generated in Verizons site is universal or only for iPhones.

* you have to be logged into your Verizon account to access the QR code page
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I see that but the instructions are not for our device. It says tap settings, cellular then add cellular plan. We don't have those options. Unless it would be "add carrier" which I guess is basically the same thing. Yeah, there it is.. scan code. Someone braver than I will do it if we keep this thread active. Be a real kick in the ass if it actually worked. But for the sake of safety we might want to wait. You wouldn't want the sim deactivated if you don't have access to another one and then trying to explain it to tech support. :angel:
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] theGekkoST:
Ahhh, I didn't realize we needed to set up the phone first in the Verizon app. I thought you just went to Setting > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Advanced > Carrier > Add Carrier: then scanned the QR code on https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/dual-sim-with-an-esim/.

I bet carriers are making this process so tough that people just wont use it, so they can say "it's a hardly used feature" in some PR brief.

*edited to delete text I accidentally left in when re-wording.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] j0nnyd:
I'm using a Verizon Pixel 3 XL and tried scanning the QR code. I just get an error that says "Activate service later, Unfortunately, your service can't be activated right now"
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
They are making it difficult because users can then take their devices and go on any network they want. Not a great scenario for them. But the cat is out of the bag at this point so they will not be long in supporting it. iPhone users can do it and we should be able to be activated in early 19. Att and Fi support it now and they can't afford to lose that business.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] stealthj:
I have activated my eSIM on tmobile after I have them the eSIM number.

My wifes verizon pixel doesnt have the eSIM number printed on the box. Also You can't go into the eSIM menu. It's greyed out, even though she is on t-mobile with the phone.

I talked to google support and they said verizon has disabled the eSIM on the verizon pixel 3 and 3xl...

Verizon tells me the hardware is different and there is actual no esim.

I don't know.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That's absurd. The hardware is the exact same. You don't need an esim number off some silly box what you need is a qr code to activate it from T-Mobile. Customer service these days is so lame.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] wpbear:
The Verizon version has esim hardware technically but disabled in software. A QR code is not going to fix this for you. The QR code is only for ease of set up by giving the phone a web server address that verifies the device EID is registered with T-Mobile. Also by the way, all QR for T-Mobile are the same. The codes are not individual key/token or even different web address. The web server address is

cust-005-v4-prod-atl2.gdsb.net if you were wondering.

If someone ever hacks the bootloader lock from Verizon and makes custom ROM for Verizon pixel 3 then maybe it could be activated. Or maybe down the road Verizon will push an update activating the esim.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That's interesting, thanks for the info. So you're saying that a VZW Pixel 3 cannot scan a code from TM and utilize the eSim even if you have an account there? I presume you can use a regular sim to activate on their network. Has anyone tried and been told the eSim is not usable on the VZW Pixel 3? I'd love to speak with someone that really knows for sure what they are doing to keep the eSim offline. So basically you're saying the eSim is there, as it should be with the hardware, but Verizon is not allowing access to it no matter the carrier? How do they do that? Can it be the same method they are keeping the OEM switch grayed out?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
So I called to find out if I can put two phone numbers on my Pixel 3 knowing full well that it would take an eSim to do that. Naturally the XR and XS can do that now but she did say they underwent training and there will be an announcement in about 2 weeks. She was unable to relay the info since it's not public yet. So naturally I pushed and asked if in 2 weeks I could then have 2 numbers on my P3. She was tough and didn't give away anything even with a wink and a nod.

But 2 things I did take away. They are now well versed in eSim talk, she even called it dual sim or eSim. The other is that you can take a convo with a CSR with a grain of salt. lol But we'll see. Possible activation might be around the corner.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mobilehavoc:
Bump. There was a carrier services update last night. Anybody know if that had anything to do with eSIM
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Nothing on the website but you may need to call them to see if the Pixel 3 has been activated. I might try a little later but they are kind of sick of me calling. Nothing on Reddit either.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] BillB100d:
Any new news? Looking forward to not swapping Sims every time I travel
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] BillB100d:
eSim Verizon pixel 3

Just saw a headline indicating Verizon and AT&T are being investigated by the DoJ for locking the eSim feature of phones on their networks.... This investigation began in April 2018....good grief ?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/technology/att-verizon-investigate-esim.html

Apple has broken through but the Google Pixel 3 has not on Verizon. So I think this story is not only old but done.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] BillB100d:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...restrictions-by-playing-to-phone-fraud-fears/

Old and dead?