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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GreyTsaki:
I am currently trying to root my LG Rebel 3 [L158VL] (Android 7.0)

I've been reading all around and I've installed ADB and Fastboot on my system (Windows 10 Pro 64-bit) however I have not been able to enter fastboot on my phone. If anyone could help me out and walk me through this. I've also been looking into using Lineage OS but they don't seem to support my device (not surprising as it's a Tracfone from Wal-Mart) and I was wondering if there was a version I could use on my phone, I'd appreciate if anyone could help me with that. However, I mostly need help with fastboot.

Any help or advice you can provide will be great, thank you in advanced

- Grey

UPDATE: 11/29/2018 8:34PM

I have tried several other methods but my phone absolutely refuses to boot into fastboot or the bootloader. It's like it's locked and I would like to know if there is a way to unlock/allow my device to boot into what I want it to.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deshaney:
Wasting your time

Tracfone has removed the fastboot and download modes. You still have EDL mode. Adb reboot EDL. However youd still have to unlock the bootloader or have some kind of patched system.img in order to avoid a brick. I cant recall the thread but it did mention the possibility of changing the partition table amd flashing a .laf which is your download mode/bootloader/fastboot.

I also read somewhere where it might be possible to flash using python but that may have been in the files that were from the CIA

​

https://github.com/troydo42/CIA-Hacking-Tools mobile security exploits. Tracfone is verizon based so if you could manage to flash it somehow then you should be able to load a verizon rom. Please anyone feel free to expand or correct me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] expon1930:
I think I might remember the thread your're talking about. it required that you used a patched version of lg up that unlocks the dev features and let's you flash the partitions in any order you want. I believe lg up requires the phone to be in download mode but I can't say for sure
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sadari6:
Is there away to self root the LG rebel 3?

I want to self root it so I don't have to use my work computer to do so
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kerry2020hinsen@gmail.com:
I'm sure I asked before about the possible reason I keep losing root on my Nexus 6. It's happening a lot unfortunately. Just last night I used a app that requires root and I got on the following day said no root! Is my Nexus needing to be replaced?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ktmom:
A suggestion, you should change your username to something other than an email address [emoji6]

Does rebooting bring root back?

What root are you using? SuperSU or Magisk? Which version?

What ROM are you on? Custom (which one) or stock (again which release)?

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] domld1426:
Greetings,

Long story short I bought a GS8+ from amazon for $870 7 months ago phone was brand new everything and it worked great. Recently did a hard factory reset on it because I wanted all the apps my kids downloaded and anything else removed and I am stuck at the Google verification screen!

I checked my phone boot screen it says 8.0/R16NW/G955FXXU4CRJ5

IF ANYONE COULD PLEASE HELP BE THAT WOULD BE GREAT!

Fact: Phone is (International+ unlocked) Samsung refused to help because it wasn't one of their American phones.

My sim card is ATT

Everything worked fine before factory reset.

Every time I login google it says log in previously synced account!

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

[IMG="My phone"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_r9G4VkgGnxVGNYRU9kR0NvS1cyQUlHUXhiWDBjdjNtblBj/view?usp=sharing[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] JeffDC:
This info is in the Guides, News . . . category.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-bypass-frp-s8-android-8-0-t3820767
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Aviry0905:
Will NOTE 8(SM-N950F)(EXYNOS) have Oxygen or Hydrogen(Oneplus) rom???

Or someone can do it??

Thanks your answer.:):):)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
I Dont think so, why would you want something like that? I like the note series just because these devices are exactly the way they are! I really dont see the point in buying a great note series device for downgrading it later, tbh
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Aviry0905:
ok...because I want to root to use the custromer rom ,and I see oneplus's system I was like it.
[Xposed Framework Development] Chibisuke1219:
hi so I was wondering if there is a way to get xposed framework to work on this tablet or maybe have a custom rom that supports xposed any help would be much appreciated

p.s. I already have the tablet rooted
[Xposed Framework Development] Chibisuke1219:
also 3minit battery

I would also like 3minit battery ported to this tablet
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] spinstartshere:
Hi, I have recently bought an XZ2 Premium imported from Hong Kong, which seems to be the last region to receive the Android Pie update. As Flashtool doesn't have an FSC for Android Pie, I am unable to flash a different region's firmware. Would anyone be able to provide a script so that I can flash my phone please?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] PhonerX:
I used newflasher, but I flashed it two times.

First time with newflasher excluding persist.sin file not to loose the Android Attest Key and then second time with Xperia Companion repair to be sure.

see my post about newflasher here
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] spinstartshere:
I'm not sure how I feel about using something I've never used before and I don't want to lose all my data by flashing.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] herasymcuk:
Can someone help us providing this file?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] spinstartshere:
What I ended up doing was flashing a different region's version of Nougat with Flashtool, and then it updated to Pie automatically.

UK ROM for single-SIM devices: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007092

UK ROM for dual-SIM devices: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904006585

I only used the UK ROM because it was the easiest one to find, but feel free to use whichever. The Hong Kong handsets are literally the only ones still waiting for Pie.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] herasymcuk:
Thank you very much. i was just thinking about the same thing: to flash nougat and upgrade to pie via ota then.

Yeah..i have the hk version....and it's frustrating to see how much time they need to let be available pie!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] herasymcuk:
Hoping to do what pleases, I want to inform you that I have upgraded to pie (without deleting any existing data) following the advice of the friend above. So: 1) I downloaded the UK firmware into the flashtool folder. 2) Start the flash without flagging any box related to the data wipe. Wait approximately 20 minutes. (note that the flashtool process stops with the writing "disconnected phone, connected in flash mode, and not with" flash terminated, disconnect the device). Restarted .... in 2 minutes I detected the update available to android pie. 3) Download and install the update of about 1.01GB. Everything works perfectly. Thx again
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] Starwalkerfenix:
I trying to find the fsc file...
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] spinstartshere:
Have a look at post 5 - I put a solution in there.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] Starwalkerfenix:
I'm sorry, but that's not a solution for me. This would involve completely resetting the device, starting it as if it were the first time, and after updating to the latest version of 9.0, re-reset to factory settings so that you can take the backup copy of Google, since the latest copies of Security are not compatible with previous versions. When you have 15 applications it can be simple, but I have 190, most with different passwords. That's why I want only the .fsc file, so I can change the version without losing data.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Questions & Answers] spinstartshere:
You don't have to reset the phone at all if you do it the way I did it. Resetting my phone isn't a solution for me either, which is why I didn't try the other suggestion made here of using newflasher.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] branko.savic:
Okey, here is a stange problem!

I purchased a used Tytn II today, and everything seems to work fine! BUT there is a BIG BUT, every time I restart my device it says that the sim card is missing even tough it is in fact in the device, then I have to take the card out reset the device shut it off again and insert the sim card!

Sometime it works and sometimes I have to repeat that procedure several times before it realises that there is a sim card!

Is someone else having this problem, and if yes how do you go around fixing this?

Or is my device simply broke?

Thanks in advance!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bigdish:
I posted this a couple of months ago - works for me

"Happened to me when I got a T-Mobile PAYG SIM last week to trial for data coverage.

Popped SIM in and worked well.

I then tried a Vodafone Sim and that was ok.

When I put the T-Mobile SIM back in - I got the message "no SIM found"

Tried Orange and Vodafone and they both gave the same message !

I was not convinced the SIM'S were making good contact - there seemed too much movement under the flimsy metal crossbar.

The solution to get the T-Mobile and other SIM's working was to insert a small piece of paper on top the SIM as you slide it under the metal crossbar.

This puts a little bit of extra padding on top of the SIM to help make decent contact.

I suppose the paper could be put on top of the crossbar instead to achieve the same effect but have not tried this.

r

Andrew

Also make sure the sim is clean - use a pencil eraser is one suggestion.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] branko.savic:
So far so good!

Okey, I tried to put some paper between and so far it works!

The strange thing is that I did not even try to replace the card, I just rebooted the device and the sim card was missing!

Cant figure that out!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] vinnydog:
Hi there,

I just wanted to stop in and say thank you! I have been beating my head against the wall for the past two weeks over why my Tilt kept losing its network connections in perfect conditions and constantly telling me the SIM card was missing. Reseating it only worked once in a great while, but slipping a piece of paper in there seems to have done the trick nicely. I did notice that the contacts on the Tilt dig grooves into the SIM card contacts - do you think perhaps this is the problem or is this common among cell phones?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] tarenberg:
Thanks Bigdish, worked for me too.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] santosh.sindham:
thanks a lot for the information, putting a paper on the SIM resolved the issue in my tytn II, I was so nervous when I saw sim not found in my phone and tried to do reset several times and also repeated the ROM upgrade several times and finally a piece of paper served the purpose thanks....
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] leenaud:
Followed all the steps in the detailed "[HOW-TO] Installing AOSP Android 7.0 "Nougat" Internally on the 16 GB Nook Tablet". During the process I was unable to install the suggested open_gapps-arm64-7.0. Tried several times, so right now I ended up with a mean and lean android system with 3 icons on the home screen. .

I'm a beginner doing this. So I attempted to copy superuser apk and the play store apk via usb connection to no avail. Don't even know where they ended up. I'm able to do a google search but it does not retain any bookmarks I'll be making, the reason being explained as I'll need an updated bookmark apk. (Which one??) and how do I install that?

Anyone out ther who can guide me in the right direction? Much appreciated. I do understand a little of the jargon being used in the forums here.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
I'm sorry to tell you that those are the wrong GApps for the hardware. I will update the original instructions. What you need are the arm GApps, not the arm64 (remember, this is OLD hardware). The filename of the zip I used is open_gapps-arm-7.0-pico-20170310.zip

At this point, having done some fooling with the system, it's best to start the entire process over. That will give you the most stable result. You cannot install the PlayStore and have it function without GApps, so just forget that part. The superuser file I mentioned is a must, once you get the PlayStore working.

The Bookmark provider apk is already on the device. Re-read the second post in the instructions. You just have to tap to install it, for some unknown reason.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] leenaud:
Thank so much for your quick response. You were absolutely correct that I was installing the wrong gapps, so I started over again with the 7.0 stock (error message), the nano (same thing) and finally the pico and that one worked. By that time I hit the sack. I found that out shortly after I posted the message. I kept reading and reading the instructions and completely overlooked the GAPPS choices I had. Even a very cryptic error message popped up that said something about "incompatible" and "arm". Duhh. So what I'm going to do is wipe it clean again (3rd time) and reinstall everything so I can do it in my sleep.

Regards
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
If you reformatted data as f2s, you might need to change it back to ext4 before you can do a successful wipe. Just a thought.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] leenaud:
I'm lost. All I did during the previous wipes, went into Advanced Wipes and cleaned out everything. Did.n't format. So are you saying I format first (ext4) and then do a complete wipe? The last time I booted it seemed to be very unstable. Looked like an invisible finger was touching the screen. Jumped all over the place.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] leenaud:
OK, I read your instructions again and think I know how to go about it. If all goe well during the installation ad it still seems unstable when booting I might ask for help again.

Thank you
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] leenaud:
Me again. Everyting installed without a problem. Was able to get a couple apk from google plastore. Having said that, I also installed ES filemanager thinking it would give me root access. (no go.) No option under the developers option either. So gave up on that. Also I noticed that depending what apk I loade, the response time was rather slow. Also for no reason at all it came randomy up with "shutting down" messages. And it seems to execute some stored touch screens as it was going all over the place. At this point I'm going to be looking for something else. Again thank you for your help
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
Sorry it didn't work out for you. It continues to perform very well for me. Seems like each piece of hardware has its own quirks.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Goggles2114:
Is this for the Nook 2016 or 2018 hardware versions, or does it work with both?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
Are you talking about the firmware upgrades for the original Nook Tablet or thinking about the various newer devices called by the same name?

This is for the OLD Nook Tablet BNTV250.
[General Questions and Answers] fetofatal:
Hello there!

I coudn't find anywhere on the web a way of enabling Wi-Fi monitor mode on Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 chipset of my SM-G570M (J5 Prime). Is there a way after all? How can I do so?
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] bladestonez:
My finger print scanner is kind of iffy a lot of the time and won't work. My work tends to leave my fingers a little dirty so I'm pretty sure that's the issue. I know this phone uses an optical scanner so I would guess unclean fingers would make it not work well. I just wanted to get some opinions on the matter. Overall I love this phone and the scanner not being 100% reliable is only a minor inconvenience. Thanks in advance.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] dermotti:
After the latest update (tmo) Mine has been ultra reliable for the most part. i do notice i struggles a little if my.phone is upside down tho.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] bladestonez:
Im running 9.0.6 on international.
[Honor 10 Questions & Answers] Ashinchor:
Has anyone looked into swapping the V10 baseband or another Huawei with the same silicon to their Honor 10 to see if it was possible to unlock the LTE bands in the united states? I bought a COL-AL10 and rebranded to L29 c432 but of course nothing changed in the baseband so no LTE connections in the US. I was thinking though that it looks like the V10 and a couple of other Huaweis share alot of the same hardware and maybe the same radio too so with the US versions of the drivers it could possibly work.

Thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] sandronejm:
Hello everybody! Greetings

I just got a new phone LG G7 ThinQ and I feel gorgeous and updated now, leaving my old Galaxy Nexus (i9250) for other usages. It is second hand, about 1 month of use from the activation. There is no problems with the phone, it's just like a brand new. However, I did receive the tax invoice document, for getting 11 months of the total 12 months of the LG warranty we have in Brazil. Curiously, I was not able to validate the access key of that invoice, it says the registered number of the company is not valid. So I wonder if the real phone activation data is really the data on the tax invoice. OK. Check the datas below:

1. On the box of the phone is registered: 07/2018 (manufacturing date)

2. Data registered on the tax invoice: day 28, month 10, year 2018.

3. Data I just got the phone: day 21, month 11, year 2018.

There is one more data I found that is the most curious. I did access the service mode of the phone (typing *#546368#*710#) and got this on the VersionInfo:

--> Kernel Version

4.9.65-perf

lgmobile@si-ch2bld2) )

#1 SMP PREEMPT Monday September 17 13:32:14 IST 2018

--> Factory Version

LMG710EMWAT-00-V10a-724-06-SEP-17-2018

Both Kernel Version and Factory Version have the data 17 SEPTEMBER 2018.

Questions: would be this data 17 SEPTEMBER 2018 the real activation data of the phone? Or is it just the last LG update? Would I have access for the warranty with a tax invoice not valid (I guess the LG staff here wouldo not check it and I really think I would not need the warranty its all OK it was a good deal and I do not know personally the seller guy)

Regards =D,

Sandro
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Wellcraft26:
Hi guys, the note 9 has been in the market for sometime and was wondering what's the best rugged case for this phone, I read a few sites but they are all reviewing case when the phone came out and I'm more interested in long term reviews, same with a screen protector, what is the best out there that works well with a case?

Been thinking on going with the otterbox as that is what I have always used with no problem but just read about issues with the note 8 and the otterbox plastic shell making contact with the glass and braking it. I don't mind the bulkiness at all as I work outdoors and I would like to get a belt clip if possible but at the end I would be willing to scarify the holster for the best protection possible.

Thanks in advance for any help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] lost0138:
I can tell you that the Amazon cheap glass protectors and stores like t-mobile that sell them for 45 are almost the same in terms of durability. Store bought are smoother at top and bottom edges. But al use dot matrix with adhesive [MENTION=268073]top[/MENTION] and bottom sensitivity for glass covers has to be turned on. I use a luvvit soft case. I have ever since s5 and always had great results i like thin and protective. My friend has a clone otterbox and it's saved him half a dozen times.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] purple.epod:
I came across this post today, which confirms that the Whitestone Dome Glass screen protector for Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL will be released around Dec 6th. on Amazon. These are generally the best glass screen protectors around, so this is welcome news.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Demolition49:
I did like the Dome on my 2XL, but it would crack every month from seemingly nothing... No drops or impacts and i would pull it out my pocket to find the corner has slightly chipped or there was a small crack along the front.

My zagg glass + has been installed perfectly, no halo effect and so far no chipping or cracks + warranty replacement price is lower than the dome.

Thanks for sharing, if you order please show some pictures.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] rspkt:
I used a Whitestone Dome on my Pixel 2XL but curious about alternatives also. The Zagg one looks like a superb alternative so I might end up going that route instead. I know it's unrelated to this specific topic but thanks for the heads up 'cuz I'd never heard of that brand until you mentioned it. :good:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kos26:
Hey guys, it's up on Amazon today and available. Shipping is a little slower, shows arriving Thursday when ordered today (Monday) with prime.

https://www.amazon.com/Dome-Glass-P...d=1543848513&sr=8-3&keywords=PIXEL+3+XL+DOME&
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] UniX1rm:
Does anyone know what kind of loca glue is used? I want to do it diy without buying the whole kit. Seems expensive and I have two phones.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] Demolition49:
Even if you just buy a replacement glass it still comes with the locating kit and all the nessecary items. All it is missing is the LED UV light to cure the glue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] UniX1rm:
true, but for 1 screen protector, too expensive (for me) with or without 2 lights. If they had two protectors i'd be cool with it.

The logic is

34 bucks:

20 For screen

14 for glue

Where =

10 for glue

10 or 15 for 3 pack of screens
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] ZzEzZ:
Nice! finally!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] JeromeLeung:
Not just screen and glue. It comes with an alignment tray/kit. Also, they make the highest quality glass I've come across. Water beads up and drips right off. If you want cheaper, but similar then look into sgfreshidea invisshield. You can guy just the glass in however many quantities you want as well as the glue.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] masri1987:
after 2 months of paying for various screen protectors the wait for this is irrelevant IMO

wassup wala long time no talk
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
Another thing to keep in mind is the cheap screen protectors don't have edge to edge coverage like the Whitestone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] UniX1rm:
haha, good to see you here brother.

I hear you. Trying to find a solution and get good at it at an affordable price. I try 6,7 phones a year. Heck, i may end up 3D'ing my own design, print them and sell them cheaper!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
I should have mine today at some point.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] kos26:
I understand this logic, but the quality doesn't compare. I bought the Zagg and it halo's bad. I've had them warranty it 5 times because they say it shouldn't do that, and all of them have done it. If that doesn't bother you, go with an inexpensive screen protector. For those of us that this bothers, this protector is the solution. Installation is a little more difficult than others, but it's not had at all. I've now invested almost $100 in screen protectors for this phone, but I don't think I'll need to buy another.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] psklenar:
USPS tracking says mine's "Out for Delivery" too, but do you think they will actually be delivered today with the USPS in stand-down today in honor of 41? I'd love to find it waiting for me when I get home from work, but realistically, I'm expecting delivery tomorrow.

pat----
[Google Pixel 3 XL Accessories] airmaxx23:
It should have been shipped through UPS, mine was at least.