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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] iceepyon:
Battery life has been more or less the same for me. However I have notice that Asphalt 9 does use more power than Asphalt 8.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sean_Droid:
Hi everybody,

I'm new here, I have bought my first sony (used) but I notice that the LTE signal is so poor specially indoor. The seller hasn't saw me that the firmware is an UK fw also I live in italy, infact, after a little research, I noticed that there is a carrier's app called EE and the fw version installed is of EE carrier's. The phone is sim unlock. There isn't root and I haven't unlook the bootloader.

My questions are:

- Can I change the stock uk firmware putting in an Italian stock firmware?

- Can I change it without root and without unlook the bootloader?

- How?

- Is there a guide that I can follow?

- Can I change the CSC for preserve the ota upgrade? How? I'd like to change fw preserving OTA update.

I don't wanna unlock the bootloader and root the phone cause I don't want lose the DRM licenses (widevine specially). I'm not interested to rooting or make any modding.

I'd like to put a stock room without bloat apps and with a strong lte signal.

Here the Info about the phone:

F8331

Android 8.0

Phone Software Version: 1302-9157_41.3.A.2.171

Global-LTE3A

Generic-41.3.a.2.171

S1 Boot version: 1299-4832 S1_BOOT_MSM8996_LA2.0_O_204

BASEBAND: 8996-8996.gwn.prodQ-00070-40

Customization version: 1305-7307R8E

Codes phone for CSC doesn't work.

Thanks y for the support

P.s.

Here a link to some pics about the phone:

4shared.com/s/dipBSZcFc
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Fablos:
I think it should be possible to just Flash another Regions Firmware via Androxydes Flashtool.

No need for unlock as long as u have any offical fw (XperiFirm comes with Flashtool and downloads offical files)

But I may be wrong tho, this just came to my mind in the first moment
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sean_Droid:
Thanks you LoaderFabi for the suggest, so I will waiting for a confirmation about that.

Meanwhile can y tell me a link to a guide and download the tool?

Anyway, thanks again ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kuarinfou:
You can flash any region's firmware without unlocking the bootloader. You need Xperifirm to download the firmware, and Flashtool to flash it.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sean_Droid:
Ok, and about the OTA's update? Will it be automatically? Or do I have something about? And how?

Can you link me a guide to flash the fw and, eventually, to do something about OTA's update?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kuarinfou:
Since it's an official firmware, you always get updates OTA (i think XZ will no longer get updates but no need to worry). I didn't see any guide to flash, i'll probably today write a guide to flash firmwares.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sean_Droid:
Thanks y so much Kuarinfou, I will waiting for your guide. I don't remember where I red in this forum about the CSC and that it could not change also flashing a stock fw bringing the OTA's issue... Probably I remember wrong ?

Anyway, Quote me when you will do it.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kuarinfou:
https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/guide-flashing-firmware-xperia-phones-t3860048
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Sean_Droid:
Thanks you so much ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] rang3freak12:
So, got the G8142 version but it has Android 7.

Got my IMEI and put it in the Sony site for upgrade check. It says it's up to date. But I had another friend who has the same phone but with Android 8.

Without rooting the device, is there a way for me to upgrade to 8.0/8.1?

-I do NOT want to root for Pokemon Go and Snapchat purposes.

-I have LIMITED skills/patience with phone software upgrades.

Or if you know of a few posts, that exist here or elsewhere, please feel free to point them out to me. Thank you!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] LukeyWolf:
Just check for updates.....
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] xrenoix:
Hello Flash your phone with Flashtool.exe go to www.Flashtool.Net and download the firmware in flashtool with xperifirm (XF) for your phone G8142 !!!

Look last firmware on xpericheck.com https://xpericheck.com/device/G8142 !!!

OR wait Android Pie soon bro
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ethanhawk121:
Hi ,

Looking for some help.

Have spent hours looking for a Combination file for my daughters Galaxy S8

The firmware is G950FXXS4CRIA

Any help would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks Dave
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Flaubertus:
Hi ,

Have you found it? I am looking for the same file!

Thanks Flaubertus
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] schilling2k:
Hello Community,

I am trying to update my Oneplus 5 (A5000) from

OxygenOS 4.5.14 / Android 7.1.1 / A5000_23_171031

to

OxygenOS 5.0.1 (OnePlus5Oxygen_23_OTA_028_all_1801031502_04d7cc5.zip)

OxygenOS 5.1.4 (via OTA)

OxygenOS 5.1.5 (OnePlus5Oxygen_23_OTA_038_all_1808082017_028e075c45a84106.zip)

I am getting an "Installation failed" error, no matter which option or image I use to upgrade:

- Download from Oneplus Homepage and Install local file from recovery

- Updating via "System updates" in Android

- Updating via "System updates -> local upgrade"

I read all the posts in this forum from the last 2 months, but nothing really seams to work:

- wipe the cache in recovery

- install "older" version than 5.1.4/5.1.5 - in my case 5.0.1

- try different methods like flash from recovery, flash from local upgrade in Android...

I have an unlocked bootloader, but the phone is not rooted. I can not tell exactly if TWRP has ever been used before, because I bought this as a used phone, which already had an unlocked bootloader. Nevertheless I was able to install previous OTA updates. But now all updates are failing.

Anyone here who could help me please?

Best Regards,

Daniel
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] strongst:
Hello, Do you have twrp running or stock recovery? Have you ever tried to factory reset and then install 5.0.1/5.1.4? Or format internal storage too and afterwards install the full 5.0.1 or 5.1.4 oos rom?
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] schilling2k:
Thanks for your response. I use stock recovery. I didn't try to do factory reset or format internal storage, because I don't want to lose any data if possible.

Best Regards,

Daniel
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] strongst:
Have you at least wiped cache in recovery(you did not mention which sort of recovery you have). Wiping cache is also an option and you'll not loose any data.

Recommendation: keep in mind to backup your whole phone from time to time ;)
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] Dirk:
There was a similar post to this one recently where a device wouldn't update to any version of OOS. Relocking the Bootloader first was the solution in that case. You could try that.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] schilling2k:
Thanks for the reminder, I agree a 100% with you. :good:

Phone is fully backed up, I still prefer not to lose any data, as setting up everything again is not the most enjoyable thing for me. :eek:

Wiping cache via stock recovery is something I already did before, unfortunately luck.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] schilling2k:
Thanks! I think I already have seen this post, but can't find it right now. You are right, the solution was to lock the bootloader.

I wanted to avoid deleting all my data. Therefore I am primary looking for another solution. Maybe instead of going back and locking the bootloader again, going into the "other direction" where I can take advantage of the already unlocked bootloader, e.g. install custom recovery and update OSS this way? What do you think?

Best Regards,

Daniel
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] azretier:
I had the same issue some weeks ago and the solution for me was to update from 4.5.14 to 5.0.0 with all data reset (i had already lost everything anyway). But you can maybe try it without wiping everything, only Dalvik cache. I can't find where I downloaded the 5.0.0 version (that is not stable) but I can maybe upload it on mediafire for you if you want.

---------- Post added at 11:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:38 AM ----------

I had the same issue some weeks ago and the solution for me was to update from 4.5.14 to 5.0.0 with all data reset and then 5.0.1 (after that, all updates were working, even 5.1.6 yesterday). But you can maybe try it without wiping everything, only Dalvik cache. I can't find where I downloaded the 5.0.0 version (that is not stable) but I can maybe upload it on mediafire for you if you want.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] schilling2k:
Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Did you also have an unlocked bootloader?

I would really appreciate it, if you could upload the 5.0.0 image for me. Then I would give it a try. :good:
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] azretier:
Yep unlock bootloader and unable to relock it, for unknown reasons (I didn't try again since).

I'll upload the 5.0.0 OOS when i'm back home tonight ;).

Think about using blu_shark modified TWRP, it's full Oreo compatible.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] azretier:
here there is the 5.0.0 OOS versions I've found : http://www.mediafire.com/folder/97sy3q5jde1tj/Roms_OP5

But be careful, and download the 5.0.1 also because the 5.0.0 is really unstable (5.0.1 is a hot fix). I used 5.0.0 only to go to 5.0.1 right after minimal configuration.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] schilling2k:
Thanks for your effort. I haven't had the time to continue with my open task.

Unfortunately, I came across multiple postings which explicitly warned of lost data, bootloops and other strange behaviors when updating from 4.5.14 to 5.x.x while having an "open/unlocked" bootloader.

I am a little bit worried this could also affect me in my situation. I am really not in the mood to brick my device... :(

Maybe I will reset everything, lock my bootloader and install everything from scratch. Just need to find the time to do this.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] azretier:
Even after a factory reset I wasn't able to go from 4.5.14 to 5.x.x, maybe it's link to the fact that I wasn't able to relock my bootloader. Anyway give us some news, could be useful for the next guy with the same issue !
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] Akarsh Adithya.K:
Its available on Oneplus community tab,here

https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...ficial-oxygen-os-roms-and-ota-updates.556580/

Do mind 5.0 is really buggy
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SonOfTheSum:
I came across a post in a forum in my country. The baseline of the post is the following:

The touch problem for the menu and the task bar touch response not working anymore is sometimes thought to be related to software, as it seems in some cases that the unlock touch screen is responsive in the concerned area of the screen, or sometimes the touch screen is still working in the recovery wheras it is not in the ROM.

The forum post claims that using this ROM AIM , he regained full functionality of the navigation menu. To be sure of the relation, he reverted to another ROM with the same Kernel and lost the functionality again. Reinstalling the AIM ROM with the given Kernel the issue was resolved again.

He used a recovery after V3.0.0-0.

In his post he asked for the others in the thread to test this on their devices but no one did respond or tried out!?

It seems to me quite interesting and looking forward if someone else has the same outcome.

This is the link to the Post .

Meaning if the touch is navigation bar or status bar is still working in recovery, the aim ROM might be a possibility to live with.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g-member:
I can confirm that the botton softbuttons do work with this rom, on oreo they didn't.

Top of the screen still not working, but simply fix by using nova launcher and gestures
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mickrussom:
Any idea when TWRP will have builds for the Pixel 3/3XL?

Looking forward to having TWRP available for this phone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
TWRP is in Hawaii, I think TWRP tweeted he will build it when get gets out of rehab. So, hold your breath and it will show up in ROM section, hopefully...

OR it's open source and you could build and test it yourself? I make crap up a lot so who knows if that was even true..?

Truth - Dees_Troy may be the dev to follow but please never ask (it's rude and a big no no) Kinda like asking your neighbor when they are going to bake a cake and give it to you...and you have never talked to them before.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] superchilpil:
This could be another Pixel C situation where it will take quite some time before we get twrp. It's still possible to get ROMs, they would just need to be flashed in fastboot instead or use a script to flash the rom in the opposite boot slot.

The device is still very young, even if we had twrp that wouldn't bring ROMs to table immediately.

Hell I remember the old days when it was required to flash a rom through your computer, but all of that took time.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Eudeferrer:
It is done by the master! https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1057739432495906826?s=19
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] lollyjay:
Gimme gimme gimme
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
mannn the party is just getting started
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Eudeferrer:
Can't wait to get my hands on it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] brandonpa:
Is this real and we haven't figured out how to get it loaded onto our phones?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Archangel:
This is awesome and I am sure it will be out soon but I would def rather they take their time and work out all the kinks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Yais!!! Hopefully it'll be out by Monday, just in time for the security update to come out!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] c_86:
Dam. Was hoping it'd be released today... just getting mine today in about 2 hours and was hoping it's be out by the time I got mine
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Paz9:
what screen protector is that?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
Once it's made public, install should be pretty similar to OGP and P2's...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
for those of us unfamiliar with that method please inform us
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=74362968
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
okay so similar to op6 method.

Temp boot into TWRP

Flash TWRP within the temp one.

Voila
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] airmaxx23:
Yes sir.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mickrussom:
Will this workflow work if this is like Pixel 2 XL? I see the 3 XL files on TWRP HERE:

https://dl.twrp.me/crosshatch/

Here is my procedure to update to a new factory lmk if you all think it will work:

1) Download Magisk, place apk, zip, twrp and uninstaller on device.

2) Download latest factory image

3) adb reboot-bootloader

4)

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-x.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash radio radio-x.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash vendor vendor.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

5) optional - clean caches

6) boot normally 1x

7) place payloads on device

MagiskManager-apk

Magisk-uninstaller-x.zip

Magisk-vx.zip

twrp-3.2.x-x-x.img

8) reboot normally

9) boot into recovery (TWRP) (temp boot)

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.x-x-x.img

10) install magisk via zip while in twrp.

11) reboot normally

12) check magisk with magisk app

13) check safety net pass

14) use monkey to start all apps.

15) done.

Let me know if this workflow "should work". in your opinion, thats what I followed in the PrePixel2 days. Always worked nicely.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] masri1987:
Clearly twrp is available...

Has anyone dared to flash it?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3-xl/development/twrp-3-2-3-0-pixel-3-xl-t3861623

Yep.

Fastbooted twrp img, then flashed twrp zip and then magisk 17.4...rebooted and then magic!!!!!!!!!!! Until I rebooted to recovery and no touchscreen. Np, booting to twrp.img for me. I just use it to install magisk.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] mohamedelkadi:
sometimes when someone call me it gives him phone might be switched off or unavailable although signal is full (4G+)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] scottusa2008:
Best thing to do is get a hold of your carrier and make sure there is nothing wrong with your service as well as the provisioning of your phone. If anything they can open a trouble ticket and determine what might be going on that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jonny893:
Hi,

Unsure on which variant to get between the SD and the exynos as seen mixed reviews.

So the way I see it I have 3 options in the devices I get, which work out about the same price:

N9600 SD £600 Toby deals - Does this fully work in the UK? will Google/Samsung Pay work?

N9600FD exynos £600 Toby Deals - Does this fully work in the UK? will Google/Samsung Pay work?

OR i get the device through EE/Vodafone etc. and I'm unsure on the exact model you get, but I know its the Exynos version.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] charmz2k2:
I bought the note 8 n9500 (Hong Kong) version and found most things worked fine!

Phone was awesome and I loved it.

Samsung Pay works, but the loyalty cards and offers are all Hong Kong based.

GPay works fine, no problems.

Bixby kept throwing Chinese writing here and there.

The main reason I wouldn't buy another phone from abroad is the resale value.

I tried to trade it in for a note 9 and it wasn't accepted anywhere.

Vodafone appear to be offering £375 for it but that's the best I'm getting. Carphone Warehouse will not touch it.

I'm just about getting £440 for it on Ebay.

If you're not bothered about resale value, go for it.

I bought the Note 9, 512GB version for £850 and I'm happy with that as I know I can trade it in later and all the bits and bobs work as they should.

Just my 2p :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] clax6:
I brought a duel sim version for the wife in copper.

Looks amazing £636 online from wonda mobile.

It came with the seal broken but I think that's to avoid taxes.

Everything works fine

See here also.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/help/note-9-n9600-n960fd-uk-t3841507/page5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jonny893:
Where did you get that from? and which version?

Where did you get that from? and which version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jonny893:
Where did you get that from? and which version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] charmz2k2:
I got it direct from Samsung UK.

I get 10% off from work and then traded in a really old phone for £100 so got a good deal :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] rEnEeK:
Hi, I am looking for some good WM6 for SPV M3100... If its possible, Rom without any appz... So only clean WM... thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] guyvice:
yes sir .... me too!!!!
[Moto Z2 Play  Questions & Answers] Fran_M:
Hi comunity, I need to know if the upgrade to Android 9 will have new funtions in Camera compare to Moto G6, Z3. I wait for your comments!
[Moto Z2 Play  Questions & Answers] Artim_96:
Depends on the ROM. If it includes a backport of Moto Camera 2 then yes, otherwise most likely no
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] shamrat1:
Is anybody working on pixel 3 camera port for potter?? That night sight feature is dope. Cant wait to use that. Thanks in advance
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] sujoyself:
Download from the link... Slow Motion is not working

Photo Booth is available also and other features like

Night Sight is not ported yet for anyone

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_6.1.009_MI8_V1.apk
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Haarlem023:
Not working
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] matteool:
Delete.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] rang3freak12:
So, I got this with the "Android One" or whatever that is. I was looking for this phone to have the MIUI 9/10 to it. However, I have the phone with Android 8 instead... UGH!

1) Is there a way to NOT root the phone and get the MIUI?

or

2) Is there a way to get dual Pokemon Go to play at the same time.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] akpe:
Don't have the phone yet, but maybe you could do that with Island (on xda) or apps like Parallel Space on Play Store.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] rang3freak12:
Don't know what Island is. I'll check it soon.

Parallel Space doesn't let me play both sessions at the same time, for one. 2, the other session of Pokemon Go, it doesn't let me log in to my other Google username where my other Go is attached to. So, Parallel Space is out of the option for me.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] XTprion:
Better use island by oasis feng (the one who make greenify). It's utilizing android for work and working best since (doesn't take much space, don't affect performance and ram tho)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] akpe:
In essence does the same thing as Parallel Space but better: it uses the built in Android for Work system, so it's more stable and reliable.

You can both clone app or have a seperate space to have some apps you don't want them in your normal space. You can also use greenify to make sure cloned apps are hibernated and don't use resources if that's what you want.

AFAIK you can run both apps (normal and cloned) at the same time.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] sanctioned_k:
IS there a way to not root the phone & get miui NOPE!!!!!!!! Not possible

as for the second option i don't play Pokemon Go......& Bro when you are buying a phone dont you research about it:confused:.......almost every site mentions if it will have stock android or themed Android Like Miui/Color Ui etc........ :rolleyes:
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] matteool:
Hi, I've got the G6 a few days. I come from a perfect G5 with no problems.

I installed the Fulmics ROM, But when I reboot the phone, it repeats for so many times the LG logo and then it starts Android after 10/15 minutes.

I found that if I put Magisk in core mode this does not happen

If I uninstall all Magisk modules the problem remain.

Can someone help me?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Mnky313:
Wouldn't recommend fulmics, I would go with a stock ROM + magisk/xposed, but if you want to keep fulmics I would try flashing a new kernel and reinstalling magisk
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] matteool:
Yes, now IM trying the 20c with magisk and xposed.

I think its better

Thanks
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Krifst:
Just had the same problem after installing Xposed. Bootloop + Stuck on the boot animation for 10/15 min and finally booting...

Afraid to reboot now !
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] fcb64:
Is there anyone in the USA that offers firmware upgrades for a fee? I'm not too computer savvy to risk bricking my t95z but will pay someone if they're offering a service.
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] erickopc:
Did you find someone?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] RootmyiPhone:
(the phone is E5 Pay Go Edition XT1920) TWRP only shows 2 options when trying to flash a GSI rom. It shows "Boot" and "Recovery" no "System Image" in order to flash the rom. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Thanks.