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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Amsiman:
Hello everyone,

so my phone is soft-bricked after failure attempt to flash combination files in order to fix the csc.

I follow this thread, but the problem actually has nothing with that.

I used the latest patched odin V3.13.1, with a combination file named COMBINATION_FAC_FA80_G965USQU3ARG2.tar, and the proccess failed at flashing the system, and now i'm stuck; unable to flash other firmwares.

Before that, the phone was working perfectly after I've flashed a G965U1 firmware on it, in order to get rid of the bloatware of the original branded G965U (I don't live in the US).

Also, it successfully OTA updated to the latest G965U1UEU3ARK5 Firmware just a few days ago.

Things that I've tried so far with no success:

*Used different usb ports, both usb 2 and usb 3; and different cables

*Using both an Intel-based PC, and an AMD-based. (I know it may sound unrelated, but thats actually what prevented me from flashing the G965U1 fmwr the first time I tried, because i was using and AMD PC)

*Reinstalling Drives, installing latest kies, installing latest samsung smart switch

*using older versions of Odin

*tried to install the original Sprint firmware (v2) G965USQS2ARF4 through odin

*tried to install the G965U1UEU3ARK5 firmware through odin

The phone is stuck in download mode. sometimes if I disconnect and reconnect it, I get an unrecognized usb device message. so I need to reboot the phone again to download mode so the pc will recognize it.

and the result is always a failure:

either due to rev check, with the original OEM firmware

during the installation at 'vendor'/'system' step, due to auth error, when trying the G965USQU3ARG2 Combination file or the G965U1UEU3ARK5 files with patched odin

or even before that step with older versions of odin.

I'm out of ideas... I hope someone here has the knowledge to help in some way, Please...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] leonardojt:
Guys at imeigurus has a service. Check on them. Those guys have access to special Samsung firmware that they can manipulate Samsung's as they like. They do what others can't, they can support you remotely using teamviewer. But snap the download pic here let me see
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] successnbd:
show me your device in download mode
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Amsiman:
OK so that's how it looked like:

download-mode

after writing this post I realized that I haven't tried flashing an OEM rev3 firmware

so I downloaded one after finding out which one is the right file

and I tried flashing it on a completly other pc than the 2 I've already tried it on

and it worked:victory:

here's the recovery after the successful flash:

recovery
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] SebringTech:
Last night I had my phone connected to my computer to charger it per my normal routine before going to bed. I removed the USBC cable and the phone's screen instantly went black. Would not power on with holding the power button, power button and Volume + button together. None of the tricks I knew to try would work.

I laid down for the night and plugged it into the original charger and cable from OP, and the phone vibrated, showed the bootloader unlocked message, then back to black screen, never showed the boot animation. Intrigued, I then was able to get into the fast boot screen, I got excited and thought maybe by some chance there was a software/kernel issue and I could push the image from my desktop. So I unplugged the power cable and as soon as I did the phone instantly powered off.

Now prior to connecting the phone to the computer, the phone was at roughly 35% battery, so there was no way at any point that the battery was dead.

I left the phone connected to the oem charger and cable overnight, and upon waking up today the phone will still not turn on. I tried holding power and volume + for at least a minute and no signs of life.

I'm really at a loss here, I've had the phone less than 3 weeks, it's never been dropped or exposed to water.

I opened up a ticket for repair from OP but now I'm concerned that the phone is rooted and has TWRP, if they'll deny repair, even if it appears to be a hardware issue not software?

Are there any other tricks I can try? :confused:
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] SebringTech:
Well as an update, I now know why I've seen many people say OP has horrible customer support. It took longer than it should have, but the repair facility says that replacing the mainboard fixed the problem. And sure enough my phone is charging and working as expected. Already updated, bootloader unlocked, twrp installed and magisk. Life is good. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mazdarati2:
So I installed Resurrection Remix (Android 6.0) on an i9205. I did this because I want to enable boot on charge for this phone because it will be installed in a car dashboard.

Enabling this on the stock ROM didn't work so I hoped for more success with a custom ROM. However, all the default files that are used for this in system/bin do not exist. These files can be lpm, playlpm, charge_only_mode, chargemon etc. Again, these do not exist with the custom ROM.

I also cannot get a popular fastboot command to work because afaik Samsung does not work with Fastboot. When I try an ABD command to boot into fastboot it only reboots.

Does anyone know what file controls the 'battery bootup' when the device is switched off and connects to USB?

I also heard about the old app NoMoarPowah! but that one doesn't work on my device either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] JediSamReye:
Hello all! I have a unlocked Note 9, this is my 2nd one. Both I have wanted to restore back to 8.x from the beta, ODIN, and smart switch are not working. They are recognized, and then when the phone restarts into download mode they basically just sit there, do nothing. I started to think it might be the driver for download mode, not installed right, so it cant find the phone correctly. So can someone confirm this is what you see / should see when the phone is in download mode

SAMSUNG Mobile USB CDC Composite Device

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] TWiiTCH:
I Havnt played with the note 9 in terms of flashing or rooting as I have the SM-N960W Canadian Snapdragon version and there is no way yet. I've used Odin many times to flash and it can be fussy for a few reasons, I rooted my Galaxy S7 and nexus 5 and a few others. My tips would be....

First Uninstall Samsung driver.

Then Download "usbdeview" on your pc and Uninstall any previous USB connections labeled Android or Samsung or related, as this will allow you to start off as if it's a fresh connection.

Re-Install Samsung USB drivers, then....

Plug in Using stock OEM Samsung Note USB cord and wait for it to connect and drivers to be recognized.

If no luck there try a different USB port. USB 2.0 May work if your using USB 3.0 and it isn't.

Try a different version of odin, there are many, also running odin as administrator may help but not necessarily for sure.

If all this fails try on another computer or laptop. Make sure you only select the proper/necessary options in odin.
[Xiaomi Redmi 5A Guides, News, & Discussion] xrhstaras44:
im just sharing this coz maybe someone will find it usefull.

Original post: http://en.miui.com/thread-3921604-1-1.html

This is not my work.Credits to MIUI Device Team
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alienkidmj12:
Is there any current interest in replacement backup batteries for the ipaq 4700/4705 pda, as i may be able to obtain more stock of these, i just need numbers of people who might want one, cheers.

dave
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
Hi guys.

Im still stuck on the stock firmware on my Xperia z3+ dual (.54 7.1.1 nougat)

Im recently started to notic a lag in gaming and applications and a huge battery consumption and I want to install custom rom, recovery and kernel so maybe I can boost my performance once again and I didn't find a decent thread about it and I need help please.

I got my eyes on rr rom but the instructions are empty!!!

If you could point me in the right direction I would be greatful.

I have a locked bootloader.

Please I dont have money to buy a new phone,.

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
You know my friend,xperia z3plus is not good for gaming. In all roms it has high temperature and high battery consuming and you cant avoid that.its just good for multimedia and web surfing and taking some photos.official rom is best rom in gaming and temperature. Ive tested rr at first it was very perfect but after few months my phone got a lots of bugs and i back to last official freamware.i hope you get more money and buy a new phone
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
Thanks for replying.

I know that the phone isnt good for gaming but I want to know how to do all those stuff.

And maybe flashing the stock firmware again with a modified kernel could help for the meantime.

If you could help be and teach me how to do that minding my android version then I would be greatful :victory:.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
Np bro.

Just flash the last official freamware and the stock kernel.it will makes your phone better.try to flash your phone each year.

With an apologies i cant explain how you should flash tool because you need some image for better understanding.we have lots of videos and clips in YouTube which is show you how flash your phone.its very easy to learn, dont worry about that.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
We actually don't have decent instructions and the forum is messy and unorganized thats why Ive posted.

If I flashed the. 54 firmware it will work without bricking the phone right??

Thats my only concern tho.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
No it doesnt have any problem
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
So just flash it with flash tool and that's it?

Sorry for asking alot.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
Np bro asking alot is not a problem.

Yes just flash by flashtools and thats it.when you want flash, flashtool ask you to wipe your phone or not.(wipe means that clear and delete all of your data on your phone).i suggest you to wipe your phone because its increase your phone speed.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
Asking alot isnt a problem bro??.

Yes thats it.just flash it by flash tool.remember.before flashing your phone,flashtool ask you to wipe your phone or not,wipe means delete and clear all of your data on your phone.i recommend you to wipe your phone for more speed
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
Drm services doesn't affect by flashing the stock firmware right?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
Nope.it doesnt affect on your drm.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
i was going to flash already based on your generous instruction and you said to wipe data and in flash tool i got this .

what options should i tick from those in the picture?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
For wipe.choose user data and app log i dont know anything about another options in wipe.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M7md pro:
thanks for the help my friend :highfive: .

i did it finally and worked like a sharm :good::good::good: .
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhunter666:
Np bro.??

Flashing by flash tools is very good for solve all of your problems.

Finally i am very happy for you
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] bugmen:
Hi, is there any known benefit in going to arb 4 if a device is on arb 3?

Ps. I didn't update at all since purchase, i had a hunch something bad might happen, probably because i had a history of jailbreaking gaming consoles and stuff in the past. And i know how most manufacturers almost always screw with the user's freedom intentionally or otherwise.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Adi5:
more recent firmware + vendor , needed for new custom roms
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raptorddd:
upto date firmware... only thing is you cant downgrade lowre than 9.5.0.19 but why would you.?? it miui9.5

and now you cant flash twrp. you must boot then install within twrp.

only thing is not able to downgrade to lower than 9.5.0.19
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] hassan_eldhraawy:
Yes, you can flash miui pro ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] htchd2sucks:
Erm... are you sure?

I have latest firmware, and always wiped vendor (which is also flashed with rom) and I still have ARBV3...

---------- Post added at 10:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:48 AM ----------

Erm, also not true, if you have ARBV4 you can't downgrade lower than current rom version.

If you have ARBv3, you can downgrade to anything.

9.5.0.19 was, if I remember correctly, when ARBv4 was introduced.

And you can get up to date firmware with ARBv3, simply taking the "non arb" version.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/xiaomi-firmware-updater/files/non-arb/Stable/V10/whyred/

You guys are verifying information prior to share it?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Adi5:
Oh u must used non-arb firmware
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] htchd2sucks:
You did good not to upgrade directly, you paused, to make an educated choice/ action as opposed to blindly update.

Good.

There's no benefit to go to ARBv4* (which comes from version equal or higher than 9.5.0.19). But you might already have it, depending on what version was installed in your device initially.

You can update separately the firmware, using the non arb link I gave in previous post.

Keeping arbv3 means you can flash the device more easily, without having to bypass ARBv4.

*By the way, ARB means Anti Roll Back and was supposed to be some sort of defence against older version non patched. As these might have security problems, they might be exploited to access user data. Doing an incorrect flashing (downgrade) will end up bricking your device to "protect your data" (allegedly). In practice it means, either struggle to workaround that, or send it to the official maintenance center.

Is that a benefit? In my opinion it's not a constraint intended for stupid users. Maybe it's required to have a better "experience" or more security. I see it as a restriction.

Bottom line, is that needed? No absolutely not. Devices with ARBv3 works perfectly fine. Do you need it? Probably if you are installing custom roms, from random developers and even eventually rooting your device, then you should not worry about that particular security concern...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] gsiwy:
How to go from arb4 to arb3? You need to flash lower firmware? Which? And what do you think about it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4nRqwUfzAg. Will it lower the arb?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] bugmen:
As far as i know, we haven't found a way to decrement arb. Arb4 version doesn't affect us as long as you don't hardbrick by attempting to go back to lower arb. So no need to try to go back. You probably already know that.

That video is probably using a method where you flash firmware-less roms so it doesn't change/ touch the arb version, so you can go to any version of miui available.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] htchd2sucks:
Yes, if it was so easily possible then it would means ARB would be entirely useless!!!

Since it's supposed to prevent "rollback" to older version... If it was possible to install older ARB then it would means it's completely not efficient.

Therefore, unless/until someone manage to hack it, it's not possible.

As said, it's not a big deal either, simply need to be a bit more careful during flashings.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] bugmen:
I really liked that reply.

I have 9.5.6.0. So no i don't have arb4 and i read it too using that other... adb tools i used to debloat.

I did come across the non arb firmwares. And most of the things you said i was already aware of. And really, thanks for that caring reply.

Moving on to that last part, did you mean to say arb should be upgraded to run some custom roms from those random developers and rooting or did i read that wrong?

I have only begun unlocking the bootloader and i am currently on stock, not stock android XD. So i haven't read all these long threads with duplicate posts as part of finding the best setup. I don't plan on jumping through all the custom roms and other stuff. So the inevitable question, what setup did you keep as of now? By that i mean which fw, kernal, rom, other files? I know it could vary with persons, but still, your answer could speed up my progress since I'd like to save a bit of time.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] abdullah alotaibi:
stay in arb 3 is the benefit
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Antyhaker:
It's bull****, not benefit :) Or you tell me what's benefit?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] htchd2sucks:
No, I meant that ARB is a security feature to prevent rolling back (because some flaws could be exploited to ultimately access the data).

But, if someone is using a custom rom (made by many developers and certainly not knowing all they have done or could have done), that's already not entirely secure. It's based on some trust and assumptions that it's "safe to use". More, if you add rooting, then you potentially enable some apps to access other data, rendering the whole thing even less secure.

That's what I meant, ARB makes some sense for specific security purpose, but we're not in an entirely secure environment (ROM + rooting), so probably attempting to reach 100% security here is not realistic.

I use the latest NON ARB Firmware, stable:

https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/firmware-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-t3766138

(I have global, so it's fw-non-arb_whyred_miui_HMNote5HMNote5ProGlobal_V10.0.6.0.....)

Then the latest PE rom.

For recovery I have the latest OrangeFox Recovery.

Magisk for rooting.

So after a clean flash it's:

using fastboot for flashing orangefox.

Using orange fox to flash the FW non arb, PE rom, Magisk.

it's a great setup, works great. I've been tested since May 2018, 7-8 months later we've reached a great working state, finally!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Dead Pool Brasil:
firmware I know but what is 'vendor'? I thought I would just install latest firmware + install rom + install gapps later
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Adi5:
Devs said : You should be on arb4 ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] bugmen:
Thanks a lot.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] htchd2sucks:
/vendor is a partition which contains some data or library or files. It's usually updated or wiped by the ROMs (or the firmware)... It's supposed to be "self managed", (I mean you are not supposed to care about that during the flashing).

The only interaction one is supposed to have with that, is that in a "clean flash" (or what I call a "clean flash") you are suppose to do in recovery: advanced wipe, and wipe that partition (/vendor) among others.

I've done that during each of my clean flashs, and it appears that flashing a ROM always put back the things it requires to work properly.

PS: in your comment, it should be more:

-Install latest firmware STABLE (as opposed to development) and (easier) without ARB

-Install rom

-Install gapps (only for rom which are not including it, like Pixel Experience already has).
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] misleaded:
Just like what I said in the title, I'm about to get a new screen replacement as I heard newer batches don't have any touch related issues. I'm a hardcore gamer and I think touch is very important for me when playing games.

Already 3 months and 'software fixes' regarding touches is not working great.

My phone is from september batch and running 8.12.27 beta and facing touch lags around edges.

Clean flashed 8.12.20 now more multi touches issues under notch.

Is there anyone else who already got a screen replacement?

Any issues like screen bleed/touch delay/multi touch and so on?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] amitroutray:
Under warranty??
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] misleaded:
Yes
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] JudeJoy:
I also have the same problem but I'm on the stable Pie version of the ROM.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] koax88:
I still havent found any problem though. My screen does have a lil bit light bleed. Still,no touch issue yet.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] edwin995:
buy a switch or something, you can consider yourself as ''hardcore gamer'' if you play un phone xD
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mont3iro:
I'm also facing touch lag around the edges.

The screen center is lag free though. Latest stable Pie didn't improve anything. I also have a little bit of screen bleeding around the notch.

Does the warranty cover this?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] misleaded:
How about doing 'qi'test and see if it outputs iq on your Poco.

What ROM you using?

Any multi touch issues when playing tap intensive games like drums or MOBAs?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mario123m:
I think you might be wasting time because I'm pretty sure I've seen someone here or on Reddit say that they had their screen replaced and it did not fix the touch issue for them. Keep in mind after replacement that any of the beta releases from 8.11.23 on (except for the 8.12.27 update) have a new kernel which fixes the delay on the right and left edge and improves scrolling. So if you wish to test if the replaced screen did fix anything, use the stable ROM or the .27 beta to check that.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] pingufanpoy:
I must be one of the ones without the screen issue then.

Lel

What exactly is the touch issue?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] alok932:
I Got Armoured edition 128GB delivered yesterday itself. Updated it to MIUI 10.1.3.0 PIE and i am facing no issues as of now. No screen bleeding and no touch Issues.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Immortel.CZ:
I would like too to know how to detect those display issues.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] misleaded:
Ofcourse I'll use the Stable ROM to get a new screen instead using beta.

I can replicate those touch issues on Stable i.e touch delay on edges.

It'll be useless to ask for a screen replacement using a beta just to find out all the store did was just change it from Beta to Stable to 'fix' the touch issue lol.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] misleaded:
If you're on Stable pie, type 'qi' fast and most Pocos will output 'iq' even though pressed q first then i. This is touch delay issue.

If you're on 8.12.20 beta, theres screen freezes and multi touches under the notch if you tap and slide 2 finggers at the same button with a bit of force for it to occur. Screen freeeezes also happens where you cannot register ANY touches on the screen until you lock and unlock your phone
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Immortel.CZ:
Well, I'm still not sure. Sometimes, I will do it quickly and output is "qi" but sometimes I do it quickly, output is "iq" but I'm not sure if I pressed "q" or "i" first, because of the speed. It's there any other way to prove it?

And if it have lags, who can feel those? Because I definitively not.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] misleaded:
'q' then 'i' super fast and make sure you know what you are pressing first.

Or you can try 'p' then 'e' quickly see if it comes as 'pe' or 'ep'
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] rodrigoxm49:
Every Poco have it. Forget about it and wait for the fix or just change to another device. If you're really hardcore, I'm assuming you a PUBG gamer, you should know that gyroscopic is the best way to aim on the game and the touch issue means nothing.