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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tin2404:
Here is in details and with all files on one place how to root stock Android Pie for SM-G955F device.

Please if you don't know what are you doing, better avoid this straight forward process because I presume you already knows it.

Also...it will work on ALL Pie firmware versions.

Download on your SDcard all files attached here and...

Rooting process goes as follows.

1. Flash stock firmware G955FXXU4DSBA_G955FOXM4DSBA_DBT and wait for welcome screen on device and reboot in download mode again

2. Flash latest TWRP recovery

3. Enter in TWRP recovery and allow file modifications, then

3a. Format data from recovery...reboot recovery again and repeat procedure from above

4. Install from TWRP no-verity-opt-encrypt-samsung-1.0.zip from link below.

5. Reboot recovery

6. From recovery install Magisk-v18.1(18100).zip

7. Now restart and configure your device as you need.

8. Install latest Magisk app and open app, and within app, install all necessery files

9. Now you are rooted

Install Viper4android

To prepare before, please with Root explorer app rename file audio_effects.conf in audio_effects.conf.BAK, located in folder Vendor/etc

1. Install latest busybox

2. Install ViPER4Android_FX_v2505_A7.x_Nougat_IO_test_fix.apk from here

3. Reboot device and go into TWRP

3a. Install FUSION KERNEL from link below ( one of the fastest kernels I have ever seen)

4. Install Viper drivers as usuall

5. Reboot device

Viper4android is installed.

In Settings check in Sound and vibrations menu if Viper is your default sound module, if not, select it.

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THANK YOU NOTE GOES TO ALL DEVELOPERS WHO BLESSED US WITH THEIR WORKS !

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MAGISK

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/

FUSION KERNEL with permissive mode

https://www.leorom.cc/index.php/fusion.html?t=1553420049699

TWRP S8+

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3594756

VIPER4ANDROID

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

I do not take any responsibility for possible errors or damaged devices caused by lack of someones knowledge.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Andreas96:
Does anyone tryed it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] keunhuvac:
Will try tomorrow!

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] keunhuvac:
Just followed your steps and my phone is rooted now!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tin2404:
Excellent !
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] keunhuvac:
Btw, i use viper module in magisk manager and it works fine!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Andreas96:
Same here, works fine with Magisk Module ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tin2404:
Thank you for that info. I didn't tryed module rather then install standalone app. Anyway, good to work on both ways.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jackherer72:
what about OEM unlock, I must turn on??
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tin2404:
https://xdaforums.com/sitesearch.php?q=oem unlock
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nrjdgn:
Hello, you have solution for root samsung s8 + g9550zhu4dSg2 ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] aukdrck:
Guys, so my Windows Laptop broke yesterday and only has the MacBook Pro with me for the next few years. I'm an avid flasher and tends to brick my phone weekly basis. Is there an EDL tool or program similar to Miflash for MacOS you guys can recommend?

Thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dgknn:
Hi , after installing pie my notifications started to come delayed. If i close apps , notifications come 10 minutes delayed
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Ivan Fuentes Hagar:
Are they still allowed to fully work in the background? Check under Device care > Battery > Sleeping Apps
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dgknn:
All apps allowed to work in background and here's my battery settings
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] xosax:
Same issue after upgrade. Some apps do not deliver notifications. Worked fine before. Checked all settings. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Niropa:
I've actually been having this issue for a couple weeks now but still on 8.0. Let me know if disabling the google app helps
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vatis24:
Greetings i had the same problem but i found the solution . Go to notifications tab-> status bar and select to show only 3 recent instead of all notification. If i select show all then i have the delay. Hope that will fix your problem cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Fille84:
Honestly I don't think that is going to solve anything dude..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WazedBinRazzak:
Since last month i am searching app, like a "Contact" App. Using Purpose, I store my all employee Information (Name, Phone Number, Address, Joining Date, DOB, Designation) . and this app's contact number will not show or collaborate with "Phone Contact" app. It's a individual app which use his app-data to store contacts. Cloud Synchronization not mandatory.

I already found some app like "Employee Management System" or "Company Employee Directory".

But the problem are "Employee Management System" have so many features which i don't need and "Company Employee Directory" is not Customizable, can not add or delete by the user.

If any people have this kind of app recommendation please please Inform me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] lukesellwood2:
Hi all I'm thinking of getting an pre ordering S10 plus but I'm worried it will not fit in my pocket and I will have to always put it in my bag I know the note 9 is even bigger then the S10 plus so wanted to know how big the phones really are and how you note 9 owners get on with the larger form factor. In short I besically want to know if the note 9 and S10 plus can fit in my pocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] chorales:
the note 9 fits in my pocket!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] oddbehreif:
While it does fit in my jeans, it's a pretty snug fit. Most of the time I end up taking it out of my pocket before sitting down to avoid putting excess stress on the frame - wouldn't want to bend or break it now would we?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
I just put it in my front jeans pocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] lukesellwood2:
Thanks for the info I'm just worried that the S10 plus will be falling out all the time and I don't want to break it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
OP , S10E problem solved.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
What phone are you currently using?

Here's GSM Arena's comparison tool,try it out,shows all the specs of any given phone,including external dimensions:

https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3

Or,drop by a Best Buy near you,the one in my area already has demo units available.

That'd be my pick out of all of the S10's,just for the flat display alone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] iceepyon:
I have the Note 8, which is roughly the same dimensions as the Note 9 only slightly thinner as the Note 9 has a larger 4000MaH battery. I can fit it into my jeans pocket, but it is very uncomfortable to walk around with it in my pocket. I have a LD West Holster, which I use during the warm weather. I would recommend that you get a holster for it as it makes carrying the Note 9 allot more manageable.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] clax6:
A holster??? I thought they were left in 1995?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] oddbehreif:
I hear fanny bags are making a comeback. :eek: A holster does feel more appealing to me than a man purse though.

Back on topic: Prepare to include large pockets as a criteria when purchasing pants. Yes, the Note 9 is that big.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] HuStLaZ:
fits fine in my chinos and jeans.

In my work pants and dress pants however a corner of the phone is always sticking out and visible.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] high_voltage:
Can't speak for the s10+, but my note 9 is totally manageable even with one hand (especially with oneUI) and it is more comfortable in my hand + for prolonged use (by a lot) vs my previous s7e. Fits my pocket too, tho you will have a hard time to tie your shoes ties if you don't pull out the phone. I can, for example, drive with it in my front pocket. Overall a comfortable phone to use, especially given it's size. Mostly for two hands usage tho.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Phone shoulder holsters, awe lawd have mercy. I'd sooner don a man bag or murse.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Dreadsta5889:
The only pants I have a problem with is my Dickies. A corner sticks out of the pocket, and it is prone to sliding out of my pocket when I'm playing video games and have my feet propped up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Fits a treat in my cargo pants... ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] iceepyon:
Trust me don't knock it until you get one. My LD West Shoulder Holster a very useful accessory.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
I'd sooner have the device in a holster or man purse than a fanny pack or or front pocket. You know... one doesnt want to irradiate the crown jewels too much with radio waves.
[HTC Oxygen] hbstun:
spv c100 unlock solution needed

thx
[HTC Oxygen] Blackdragon_860:
I was also searching something...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] lukesellwood2:
Hi all I'm thinking of pre ordering the S10 plus but I have a question that I would like to ask as I know the s9 plus is a similar size to the S10 plus I want to know if it would fit in my pocket or would I have to keep it in a bag and also how easy is it to handle in the hand?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] M.Noury:
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9535&idPhone2=8967

S10+	157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm (6.20 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)

S9+ 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] angelsanges:
Hi all! how to change csc with PIE?

now i have N960FTIM2CSA2 and want ITV
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] gemballa.bg:
Hi folks, on my previous G4 when I received messages from blocked numbers, I was able to see them in "Spam messages". Now with the G7 I can't find an option for that, I successfully block them, but I'm not able to read them in future time. Is there a solution, without involving third party apps? cheers
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] alek889:
Messaging-settings-message blocking-blocked box.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] gemballa.bg:
Don't have message blocking or blocked box. Only blocked contacts.
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] DarkJoker360:
Hello guys, today I will show how to fix in an easy way video recording with Emui camera port by our master [MENTION=5120185]flex1911[/MENTION] !

Requirements:

* Bootloader Unlocked with an Android Pie custom roms with Emui camera flashed

* This TWRP recovery

* ADB installed, download it here

* NVME.zip, you can grab it from Huawei Exploit 's telegram [MENTION=2021504]huawei[/MENTION]hax don't mirror the file !

We are going to flash a vendor image.

Procedure:

* Make a Nvme backup via TWRP

* Flash Nvme.zip correctly by following the steps writted in the channel and while flashing

* Download P20 Lite or one of other kirin 659 devices firmware repair from androidhost.ru (make sure it has the same security patches of your vendor)

* Extract form Softwtare/update_sd/UPDATE.APP the VENDOR.img by using Huawei update extractor if you are on Windows or split_updata.pl if you are on Linux

* flash via fastboot "fastboot flash vendor vendor.img"

* reboot in to system

NOTE: After boot you can notice some inital crashes but it's normal because you have changed vendor, it will crash just once.

Credits:

* [MENTION=5031606]asku[/MENTION]ccio_Droid for the TWRP

* [MENTION=5120185]flex1911[/MENTION] for the Emui Camera port

* HuaweiHax guys for the nvme.zip

* Marcominetti for split_updata.pl

* [MENTION=981278]worstenbrood[/MENTION] for Huawei Update Extractor tool

Tested on my P8 LIte 2017 running Descendant ver.TwoDotZero, at the end of the post you will find the proofs

Regards !
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] adpixeli:
Hi guys,

When taking selfies on the 3XL using the official app with HDR+ on, after post processing, the picture strethces the bottom and top parts of the image and stretches out faces and things unnaturally. Is there any way to disable this from happening (without disabling post processing)?

Selfies come out really unnatural with this.

reddit[dot]com/r/GooglePixel/comments/apc3f0/google_pixel_camera_front_and_back_facing

This link is essentially what I'm talking about. Some users were able to fix the issue by uninstalling and reinstalling the app but that doesn't seem to work for me.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Cristiano Matos:
I'm having problems with camera either. Try to open camera app and snap a quick shot with motion photo auto or on. Sometime my tap to snap doesn't even work. I need to tap a second time
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
Hi,

So I got just the Xiaomi Mi 8. The seller said they installed global rom thereselves and therefore I wanted to install the global rom from Xiaomi so I know I got a fresh rom with nothing added in the background.

So I used the Xiaomi Flash program and flashed it with Xiaomi Mi 8 Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File.

Now it boots in recovery mode and says "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device".

I tried to reflash it with Xiaomi flash and it gives me an error " Erase is not allowed in Lock State".

So I tried to unlock via the Mi unlock account which tells me it can't because my account isn't signed in with the phone. Go into settings and sign in which I can't.

So I am a bit stuck here.

I read only people with special EDL accounts or Xiaomi service centers can fix this issue. Is that correct?

I live in Australia so there is no Xiaomi service center near me. I don't know anyone with a special EDL account.

What do I do from here now?

Thanks,
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] GuestD2483:
I am very sure you did "Flash and lock" because it is default option in Xiaomi Flash tool. Your only option is to send it to the seller for him to unlock it. Or maybe if you can boot to fastboot then you can get token from getvar command but I don't know what to do with it so you have to figure it out.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
Yeah I did. How was I supposed to know though. The Xiaomi app tells you nothing of it. That's what I have usually selected in the past.

Seriously if this is the only way the fix it then Xiaomi just lost a long term customer. They need to warn their customers if they want to allow stores to have access to mess with the phones but no access to customers to repair that.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Accidd:
Unfortunately 2018 Miflash versions have default option set to flash and lock, not flash_all like before - so its easy to miss it and lock bl during flash.

You have bought chinese variant with unlocked bootloader by xiaomi dev account. Your only hope now is to... open the device, do a testpoint flash with chinese rom with Mi Account authorization and then unlock bootloader by your own Xiaomi account. Getting Mi account authorization is the hardest point here.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] The War Profiteer:
Due to such accidents, NEVER use any tool for this action. There are a bat file for Windows and sh file for Linux OS's included in the compressed file you've downloaded, you just need to run the desired one. It's completely closed to any accidents and you can delete those two files that will end you up with locked bootloader for further attempts.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
Any idea where I can request mi account authorisation?

I followed one link to where people were asking on the miui forum but that thread is now locked...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] atttoush:
That's the wrong place to ask for questions. It's for devs only. Request a mod to move it to the appropriate forum.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
Do you mean here or on the miui Forum site?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] nizmot:
+7566484305

Or

+7 931 979-64-22

Or

+55 15 98112-7922

Try one of this on WhatsApp

20-30USD fee :(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
I got access to unlock Xiaomi phones as I had to unlock my Redmi phone some years back. Is that the same as mi authorised account? Maybe I am already authorised?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] The War Profiteer:
Did you bring your phone to the seller?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
No. The seller is in Hong Kong. I'm in Melbourne Australia.

How can I actually check if I got an authorised account? I found a account auth in the Mi flash program and tried it and it just says my account is bind to this computer now. How useless is that? Isn't it meant to tell me if I got authorised status or not ??
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] rizahakam:
actually Xiaomi is not in the fault here, as you purchase phone which intended for China, whereas you should buy the global version.

Xiaomi did due to lot of people buy chinese version and use global rom and sell it again as global version.

you supposed to search and know all risk before purchase phone which not sold officially in your country

if you want, in Indonesia forum, there is one person who have some problem like you and he can solve it by come to one people in Indonesia. maybe you can find people with Mi Authorized Account in Indonesia as Indonesia is nearer from Australia
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
I would say Xiaomi is at full fault. They know people flash Chinese phones to get away from all the spyware and crap that sellers put on to the phones.

People talking about bricked phones somewhere on the internet/forums does nothing to warn people. If Xiaomi knew they would brick people's phones this way then they should warn you in their MI flash program. It is just low and very disappointing as I really do like Xiaomi products but if they are just not going to support their customers or warn them basically not at all then like I said they basically lost a customer who won't be buying any of their products any more.

And what a bout all those people who bricked their phones as soon as the Xiaomi Mi 5 or which ever it was came out and there was no warning on the forums at all. Was it their fault as well?

So search the forums for people with Mi Authorised account or do you mean go to Indonesia...?

And how do I find out if my account is authorised? I think I might of authorised it some years ago but I don't know how to check.

When I tried the account_auth.exe and put my log in details in, it said verifying and then gave me this message:

" This Computer Is Bound To Your Account"

What does that mean?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] rizahakam:
like I said, why you buy chinese version in the first place? you can buy global version from country which Xiaomi sell Mi 8 officially (like India, Singapore or Malaysia). if you buy global version, you will have global rom out of the box and won't brick your phone in the first place.

if Chinese people want to flash global rom, they need to request unlock to Xiaomi which Xiaomi will explain what can bricked their phone.

actually Xiaomi never recommended their phone to be unlocked. you know when you want to modify any system which not officially supported by the manufacturer, all risk is on you right?

and Xiaomi is more friendly to enthusiast community compared to other OEM. only OnePlus and Google itself who I know is more friendly than Xiaomi.

but enough who is fault, as this already happen and you need to solve your bricked phone right?

what I mean is that you try to find people in that forum who have Mi Authorized Account and contact them. they can do two things, one is they lend their ID (but I think it's nearly impossible) and second is you send your phone to them and they will unlock it.

other than that you won't have others way and your phone will remain bricked
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
Fair enough.

Though I am sure my account is already authorised because I requested it on the Mi website maybe 2 years ago and the Mi flash app says I am "This Computer Is Bound To Your Account" which according to what I read online means my account is authorised.

If that is right, can I open the phone myself, unplug the battery, plug the USB in, connect the two test points and flash with Mi flash?

Thanks for your help.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] The War Profiteer:
You always can give it a shot, but if there are any Xiaomi shops in your country, the official thread says that you can hit them up for a help. Give it a try and see if you can get your phone rescued. I guess the only way to learn if your account is authorized is just trying.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] rizahakam:
from what I read, the binding to your computer doesn't mean your account is Authorized.

and what do you mean by request via Mi website? you mean you request to unlock your bootloader? if yes it's different, as I have account that can unlock bootloader but not Authorized Account.

Mi Authorized Account can flash rom without bootloader unlocked, whereas the one you request I think is permission to unlock bootloader, not bypass bootloader.

from MIUI forum, you need to check first. did you receive pass from sms or email? as stated below
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
I am not sure. I did that about 2 years ago. I am sure it was on a website but I could be wrong as well.

I just followed this guide:

http://en.miui.com/thread-2820162-1-1.html

And i get the exact same as that last photo - My computer is now bound to this account, you can start.

I suppose if my account isn't authorised I will just have to pay one of those online websites to teamview my computer and use their account...

But I can send the phone back to the seller. They will charge me about $30 USD(could be more after they actually get it) and they told me they will send it to a Xiaomi Centre in China. What I want to know is will Xiaomi just do the same? Open it up, test point and flash it? If so I rather do it myself than wait months for it to return.

Thanks,
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Danielandg:
I'm going to give this a shot tomorrow. Does it matter what rom I use???

Is there a guide on how to do it properly for my practicular phone?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] BrunnoAman:
Hello!

I need help in order to definitely unlock (via server) a device: Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus.

+5521999279762
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] adityaadi180@gmail.com:
My mi K20 also showing that type of msg only when i flash the rom..tell me how to s

My mi K20 also showing that type of msg only when i flash the rom..tell me how to solve it:crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] jackmag71:
Hi Danielandg,

have you solved this issue?

I have a xiaomi MI8 too and I am in the same conditions:

I tried to flash on my MI8 a new ROM based on MIUI 10 starting from a MIUI11 based ROM using MiFlashTool but I forgot to deselect the default flag "clean and lock".

Now my phone goes in Recovery Mode Loop with the message "This MIUI version cannot be installed on this device".

If I try to flash any ROM with MiFlashTool, flashing procedure fails with the error:

"FAILED - remote: erase is not allowed in lock state"

I tried to unlock the MI8 with last MiUnlock but the procedure fails with the error "Couldn't unlock - please add your account in MIUI's settings->Developer options->Mi unlock status"

With the previous versions of MiUnlock tool I received a different error (account not bound to the device).

I have also a Xiaomi MI5 and checking from the MI account using this device, I see both phones in the list of the devices of my account, also my MI8 !!!!

Is there somebody who can help me to bring back to life my phone?

Any advice is welcome.

Thanks

Jack