yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Bootloader 2 files for AT&T firmware have been added. And I've added my PayPal donate button to my profile, for those who feel so inclined.

EDIT: These files will wipe your data, even if you don't flash USERDATA and use HOME CSC. They snuck another userdata partition in the AP file. I'll work on creating a new version with that taken out.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] amuer123:
thanks

i also downloaded from one website

but i paid 15usd :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
my Data Got deleted yet again! this time i didnt flash user data, i used home_csc., what gives?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Non U models from ATT usually have a USERDATA partition in the AP tar. I'll dig it apart and see if they snuck one in there

EDIT: Confirmed. I'll work on uploading a new AP tar that has the userdata taken out
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
I just added a new AP tar to the SH1 folder. Would you mind testing it for me, since I don't own one of these models? Just do what you did before, but use the new AP file. It *shouldn't* perform a reset, but just in case, take proper precautions for saving your data, avoiding FRP, etc
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
If all the files are unchanged except the AP, then i'd rather you upload just the AP
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
That IS what I did. That's why I said "I just added a new AP tar", instead of "I just uploaded an entire new firmware zip with all of the files included".
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
Ok, I'm downloading it now, would give updates later,
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
Lol, I'm now running on the AUGUST security patch on my Verizon S10 5G, smh. The new upload must be the July patch I bet.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] docraja:
So if I am on the PPR1.180610.011.G977UVRU2ASGC build number, can I use the new AP tar to upgrade to the latest version and also switch from the Verizon software to ATT software?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
What new upload are you referring to?

You need the full zip, not the no wipe AP tar
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Ahh. Sadly yes, despite being released at the end of August, AT&T's software update site says that it's July patch
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
Wow!!!!! I'm kinda confused. I thought the security level couldn't be downgraded. I literally checked like 4 times today before flashing, and my phone was on the August 1 Security patch. To my suprise, It worked! And the first thing I checked after the flashing was the security patch, which is now July 1. I'm GLAD it worked anyway, lol
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] docraja:
I am glad to hear that it worked for you.

Can you please share the details of your procedure? I am about to attempt the same thing too.

Also, this is my first time so not sure of all the caveats.

I am assuming I am going to loose all my data, so what was the best way that you backed up and restored all the data?

Thank you ALL for all your help !!
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
The bootloader is what can't be downgraded. The Android security patch month isn't necessarily related to the bootloader version. So within the same bootloader version, yes, it's possible for 2 different firmware versions to have different security patch months.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
I never intended to keep my data , as in my opinion a fresh installation is always the way to go. However if you plan on keeping your data, the download link in the OP has a secondary AP file that will not wipe your data. You'd need that AP file, CSC HOME and the rest of the files. The whole process took about 6min for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] docraja:
So what would you recommend as the best way to back up all the data?

Anyone has any quick suggestions?

I will try the Full file upgrade tonight.

Also, I am assuming that this being a VERIZON mobile, after the update with the AT&T file, I will still be able to get the OTA updates in the future from AT&T ?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
I never heard back from voden07. Are you confirming that you used the new no wipe tar plus HOME CSC to flash the new AT&T firmware, and did *not* experience a data wipe?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
No, I used the old AP and the regular CSC because I wanted to wipe the phone anyway. But, if you'd like I can try the no wipe tar, and HOME CSC to confirm. Just let me know
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
I would greatly appreciate that, since I don't have a device to test it on. Just make sure your stuff is backed up just in case it wipes it
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] Altair571:
Wifi calling should work on verizon's firmware. I'm able to use wifi calling on 2degrees (NZ network) even though 2degrees only supports phones with their firmware. Only thing that I can't use is video calling.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
I just tried it, but unfortunately the data was wiped. I've attached a picture of ODIN showing all .tar names right before flashing.

In my ODIN option, "F.reset Time" was checked, but I'm sure that's not why it failed, right??

Fun fact, the flashing process did take 40 seconds less than the first one I did, with the old AP file. 5min 10 VS 5min 50, I find that interesting lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
You aren't supposed to add USER DATA , my internet connection is quite slow, also it's been raining for some days, I'll flash it once I'm done downloading
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
voden is correct. The USERDATA file has a .pit file just like the non HOME CSC, which is what causes the wipe. So repeat with just the 4 base files please and lemme know
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
It was a success, nothing was wiped this time around. I didn't know about the USERDATA.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
I think I have that in the OP of some of my other threads, but not this one. I'll add it.

And yeah, there's an additional "userdata" in the AP tar of pretty much every flagship firmware, but for some reason, ATT firmware is the only one where it initiates a wipe. I solved the wipe by pulling the "userdata" out of the AP tar - that's why it's smaller (and flashes faster) than the one that's included in the full firmware zip. So I'll mention that in the OP too
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
How are you doing this? What settings did you change? Can you tell me?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] Altair571:
Didn't change anything. The wifi calling button was in the quick menu so I enabled and it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] dkotoric:
So I have a verizon s10 5g. Can I flash the T-Mobile firmware on it?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] Altair571:
No as the T-Mobile version has a different model number. You can try using the modded Odin but I'm pretty sure it won't work
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] dkotoric:
That sucks i have verizon model that i had to flash att to get it unlocked but would prefer TMobile software
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gwizdek99:
How to get back to original software after flashing to att ? From where I can download soft for boatloader 2 ? Or now this is. It important because it’s already att ?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
Download the firmware of the original , although i doubt if you can downgrade bootloader versions
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
If by "original" you mean "Verizon", you can get bootloader 2 firmware from SamFirm or Frija
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gwizdek99:
Well I try both of them - Frija can’t find firmware to update my phone from att to vzw and the same with samfirm- any links to firmware that I can just download and upload with Odin ?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
As stated in the OP, manual entry is required in order to pull Verizon firmware from SamFirm or Frija
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
Has anyone found a way to debrand or debloat Sprint S10 5G yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Well the bootloader can be unlocked, so I'd be surprised if someone hasn't built a custom recovery for it by now. And if it can be rooted, then bloat apps can then be removed. So I'd recommend checking to see if there are any threads on the Sprint model
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
I just found a thread that claimed the exynos root method was successful on the Sprint G977P, so I'll be trying that today. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Assuming that the "Exynos root method" involves flashing a custom recovery, I can pretty much guarantee that a custom recovery built for an Exynos device will not work on a Qualcomm device
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
That is so unfortunate for what it's worth. Hopefully Samsung will make crossflashing possible with future 5G devices.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gwizdek99:
i cant find any help about manual mode - ( to download orginal verizon firmware ). I need the PDA, CSC and PHONE ( pda and csc I can find out but phone ? where i cna find that number ? )
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
PHONE = Baseband = CP
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Build SI1 is now up for the Sprint model, via SamFirm and Frija
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] gastondefer:
Anybody else's sprint boot logo gone after flashing the September update through Odin? I flashed mine without a sim card, and the firmware I got from Frija didn't have a USERDATA either.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
When I got early access to the firmware, a USERDATA wasn't provided. So I think that's going to be normal, for the P model
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] voden07:
Frija doesnt work for ATT?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Never has, never will. AT&T has never allowed any of their devices' firmware to be publicly available online - and that goes for all OEMs, not just Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] 150d:
Hi,

I'm using a T820 with Stock Android v8.0.0, TWRP installed and SuperSU. Everything is working fine, but I can't use Samsung's security updates ("Failed - unauthorized changes") and thus am rather behind in "Android Security Level" (April 1st, 2018).

I'd like to change from SuperSU to Magisk, but when I try to install via Magisk Manager it says "boot image patched by unsupported program" and aborts installation. This "unsupported program" could either be SuperSU or the "no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx.zip" I used in rooting.

Is there a way to change to Magisk without reformatting Data? Can I just reflash a stock boot image and then install Magisk, or would that mess with this encryption thingy? Would I need to flash anything else on the stock image, like the "Tabs3_oreo_forced+encryption_disabler.zip" I read about? What would be the correct sequence?

Regards
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] nitramus:
I want to test something by going from May patch back to March without wiping data.

Can I just flash-all (without -w) or do it manually with selected files.

If I go manually is it enough to do the following? bootloader, boot, radio, recovery, system and vendor

Thanks
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wangdaning:
I would do the whole flash all bat with -w removed.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] nitramus:
Tried it again and does not work. Does the same as the first time. I get a white screen with a big G and moving bar underneath and nothing happens.

Reflash the current and it boots fine but does seam to work this way.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wangdaning:
Probably something with the A/B partition scheme. Maybe you have to apply it to both slots for it to work, though I would be careful with that.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] nitramus:
If I do that would I do it this way?

flash-all in slot a, then since it wont boot, change active slot to b then flash-all again in this this slot

Shouldn't I be able to change slot and it would boot normally? Because right now when I change slot it does not work. I either have to got back to original slot or flash again in that new slot. I did not try flashing old version in both slots yet.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You are getting the white screen because you didn't wipe data. You will need to do a full wipe to go backwards.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] nitramus:
darn it. I'll take your word on this one because it just makes sense with all the testing I've done.

I'll ask this again. If I change active slots, shouldn't it just boot up normally?

With all the reading I did on slots one thing I got is that I thought we would be able to do that. Like installing 2 different roms and dual booting.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] nitramus:
Ok so I did some more reading on a b slors to refremy memory and you can't dual boot...

But I still think i should be able to boot when choosing the other slot.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wangdaning:
I think the issue is that going back it checks the other slot and if they don't match it will not boot. I am not 100% for that though.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] nitramus:
Normally the active slot always has the newer version. When there's an update it installs in the inactive slot which has the older version. Booting the slot with the older version should not be a problem because it there ia a problem with the update on tje other slot then it reverts back to the slot with the older version.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] P.A.M:
Dear All,

Do you know how to get rid offer to install update pushed by carrier? System notifies me about availability of New custom version". I refused to install software from operator during initial configuration of the phone, but sometimes I get prompt to install this update.

Please advise.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] P.A.M:
Any ideas?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] TRap_SL:
How can we remove such custom patches (carrier custom patches) without rooting?

(I got an update while I was traveling in Singapore. But now I don't need that. EMUI 10 update also contains update for carrier custom patch... I need to remove it before upgrading to EMUI 10)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mudnightoil:
Is it feasible that the new Android Q feature - dynamic system - may be somehow modified or hacked to allow permanent versions of GSIs to be installed, rather than just the volatile ones advertised?

If so, the increasingly vexed issue of devices with unlockable (and manageable in the aftermath) bootloaders should recede for end users.

Don't expect anyone to have an informed black and white answer at this state, but discussion would be welcome; truth probably lies somewhere in the middle anyway.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mvini_ab:
So, first of all I have root and I'll be able to follow any tutorial.

I'm currently using GBWhatsapp (modded version) but as Whatsapp Inc. is again banning mod clients I have to migrate to the original version.

The big problem is: I lost my sim card.

I have a rooted device, Titanium Backup, etc.

Any chance to keep my whatsapp account and migrate to original version? I'm not sure if I'm being specific in my problem description.

Please, help. I don't want to lose my whatsapp number. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mvini_ab:
Any help?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] widg:
I am doubtful you can keep your number without the sim card, unless you can get a replacement sim.

However you could note all the groups to which you are on whatsapp and all your important contacts and then follow the information in this link. [-you will have to google this as I apparently cant create links as I am a newbee... Ho hum..]

techbout.com whatsapp-without-phone-number-sim-5365

Then rebuild your whatsapp with a new number.

Hope this helps:)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] bebepriv:
Hello guys, i have a question. I have a galaxy s9 plus rooted on android 8.0. Can i update via twrp to android 9.0 then root? Maybe some flashable zip or something?
[EMUI Tips & Tricks] black20000:
On my EMUI 9 (Honor 10) there is a camera option called "Moments" which is similar to iPhone Live Photos. I would like to copy these animated pics to my PC, but I can't find where they are stored. The photos are in the DCIM folder, but no trace of a movie in there. Anyone knows?
[EMUI Tips & Tricks] shashank1320:
They are stored on the same path but as a jpg file. It will be moving object only in default gallery.

View attachment 4762413
[EMUI Tips & Tricks] wladzix2:
The movie is stored in the image file and only huaweis Galerry app is programmed to read it. In EMUi 10.1 under three dots there are options: save as GIF, save as Video. If there aren't, here are some solutions I've imagined:

•Record the screen while its running

•try to search online for apps that convert Huawei life photos to mp4 But I don't know if they exist

Wysłane z mojego LIO-L29 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony359:
Hi there! My old Sony Xperia Tablet Z is running Resurrection ROM (Android 8), I use the tablet as a travelling companion. I also have TWRP as recovery.

Today I flashed the latest version of TWRP via the TWRP app, tried rebooting into it using a "quickboot" app (the tablet is rooted) but I ended up on a black screen. I can reset and Android runs no problem.

I then tried flashing TWRP via USB. I type

adb reboot bootloader

- it goes on a black screen and the status light is solid blue. I then run

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

- the outcome is

sending 'recovery' (11796 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.379s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.384s

Then I tried

fastboot boot twrp.img

- and I get

downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.376s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.032s]
finished. total time: 0.411s

but nothing happens.

Someone suggested to use

fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img

instead (as I am on Oreo) but same error

I am stuck. Any help please? Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhinavp649:
If bootloader is not working Use QPST Flash Tool to reflash everything back to stock.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony359:
Thanks. Too bad I don't have the original ROM backup anymore. I will try to download one, I hope all works well.

Can you just refresh me: when into "bootloader" I am supposed to see the bootloader menu on screen?

Edit: it seems that I am unable to install the Qualcomm drivers - Windows 10 reverts to generic drivers or ADB drivers. The drivers I downloaded don't seem to work with Windows 10?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony359:
any help on this please? Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony359:
Sorry for insisting - any help please? Can you point me to the right direction?

edit: I've done some homework and here is where I am.

Following some threads I tried flashing the stock ROM using flashtool. I used both the latest version and the "Emma" version from Sony.

I can connect to the tablet but I receive a the bundle does not match the connected device as - I reckon - the device is seen as an unknown device. The same with the Emma version, unknown device and as such, a No matching services as a reply.

Edit2: I found the solution for the above, I had to use the previous version of Flashtool. I flashed a stock ROM. Now it does not boot anymore. I have the SONY static logo and then a black screen. I tried again and also another version for my device but no luck.

Please help! :)

I am a bit lost here. Any help is appreciated. BTW, I can boot up the tablet perfectly fine and it works ok.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony359:
I'll just complete my very lonely thread for future references.

The issue was that I needed an older stock ROM as I was coming from Android 8 - a known issue apparently. I found a very old ROM (10.1 "store front"), that worked ok. From that one, I can do whatever I want. I ended up installing LineageOS which I find much faster than Resurrection.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] oz42:
My XT1900-7 is rooted, so there were no OTA updates any more. I helped me by flashing several RETAIL ROMs here. All were working, but Google Pay refused to work.

But now there are RETEU images on https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/RETEU/ for XT1900-7 and -5. I have checked it yesterday, Google Pay is working again on Pie March patch level.

I think that it will work as long retail channel and ROM do match.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] edufur:
i pretty much had no problems as long as i was using core only mode on Magisk
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Neffy27:
Latest magisk resolved safety net issues for me.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] oz42:
Yeah, Magisk worked, safetynet check was ok also. But Google Pay did not work, telling me that my device cannot be used to pay.

This information is for european RETEU phones running RETAIL ROMs. I guess that a RETEU ROM on a RETAIL phone would break Google Pay also.
[Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Questions & Answers] Daniel00tm:
i tried installing the original rom downloaded from samfrew, the installation failed i just exit from odin and disconected my phone when i turned it on itstarted looping,

it goes straight into "installing system update" and them shows a black screen with text and restarts again, i can't go into the recovery mode or even turn it off

the only thing i can do is press volume down + power to get it to reeboot (show the A7 splash screen) but then goes into the bootloop again, my computer does not recognize it (probably because is not on long enough), i don't know what to do any help is appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Questions & Answers] Daniel00tm:
i solved the problem, i will leave this here in case anyone else has the same problem, since it was impossible to access the boot-loader or recovery and the phone couldn't be turned off the solution was: leave the phone to lose all the battery charge and turn off by itself (do not connect to the charger or it will start boot looping again)

once the phone has lost it's charge and is turned off press volume key + and volume key - and connect to the computer while holding both keys, you should be sent into the download mode and then you can install a new rom with odin, i hope this helps someone
[Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Questions & Answers] joystickero:
Me paso lo mismo,estoy en espera de que alguien comparta esta solución, mi caso fue al actualizar parche de seguridad y lo abrí para desconectar la batería y solo así lo apague.