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[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] Pr0Ankit:
My S8 had dust in front and rear camera lens as well but only after servicing.. two times repaired.. first time it had fingerprint mark on rear camera glass and dust specks on both front and rear camera glass. Second time they cleaned the fingerprint mark but still the dust speck was there when they returned it to me. Also, there was adhesive sticky sounds coming from my s8 when I pressed it on right side. They said it is not possible for them to create a factory like scenario to do a supertight sealing under vaccum and dustfree conditions but ensured that my phone will stay dustproof and waterproof after repair.

My iPhone X came out of the box with scratches and scuffs on the metal frame + dust specks inside both rear and front glass.

My s10+ luckily didnt had any dust specks inside either of the camera glass but had a minor scratch on the backside (seemed to be due to dust) inside the box or during manufacturing. They didnt had any return or refund policy so had to accept it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chirag Suthar:
Here, I am Chirag Suthar.

I am facing some troubles with the pixel experience room I installed in my redmi 3s prime device (code name = LAND).

When ever I try to download something from my play store it never shows up on my notification bar. I tried clearing data, caches, etc. But nothing worked. I even turned the notification type from "show silently and minimized" to "show silently", even that didn't worked for me.

I even tried clearing the data from the Google play service, even that didn't helped.

Only once when I wiped my device completely using the factory reset from settings, that did helped but even then eventually after a week it stopped again.

Please help me out, as I can't see my on going downloads and stop unnecessary downloads and save my data.

Please.

Thank you,

Chirag Suthar
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] gargleblarg:
This should help you get back to stock. I was stuck in a bootloop after making a change to the System folder and pieced these steps together, I've simplified the guide with some helpful tips from [MENTION=4396787]pbanj[/MENTION] and [MENTION=5998428]mac796[/MENTION].

Please use this at your own risk.

This guide assumes you have a phone with an unlocked bootloader and a PC with usb drivers, adb, and fastboot.

I would never recommend downgrading, ie: if you are sporting the Q beta, don't try to go back to Pie.

-[url]https://developers.google.com/android/images#sargo[/URL] is the place you snag your factory image. Sargo is for the 3a, make sure you choose the correct image

-Check the SHA-256 checksum. (It will save you one day)

-Unzip the folder

-Place your phone in fastboot mode (Vol Dwn + Power)

-Connect your phone to your PC

-Open Command Prompt

-Make sure your phone is connected by typing:

fastboot devices

-Open your recently unzipped file and find the "flash-all.bat". (If you want to preserve internal data, remove the "-w" by editing the batch file)

-Double click "flash-all.bat".

-BE PATIENT. Don't touch it until your command prompt says "Press any key to exit..."

I'm no expert, feel free to PM for changes or recommendations.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] pbanj:
You should just be able to run the batch(.bat) file without having to open cmd or changing the directory
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
Yep just double click the batch file, I would remove the-w first. Only reason you would need to wipe it completely is if you got the corrupt system message. Other than that, I wouldn't wipe internal
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] dhoang:
This is for people with unlocked bootloader. How about for people on T-Mobile with locked bootloader like myself. Is there anyway I can go back to stock (pie)?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] gargleblarg:
I assume you are stuck until you are able to unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] gargleblarg:
I'll try that if it happens again and update the guide.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Idiyeet:
Can you unlock the bootloader on the T-Mobile variant of the 3A if it is a purchased device and not financed? Or do I have to unlock the SIM or what..?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] dhoang:
You have to request sim unlock first then you can unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] capitanouncino:
Is it possible to re-lock the bootloader after flashing the Factory Image? I have to sent it back in RMA
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
Yeah just reverse the steps you did when you unlocked it. Make sure your On stock before you do it. I've sent a few phones back to Google for warranty and I've never worried about locking the bootloader back up

Edit. I want to say the first one I sent back I locked until people told me it didn't matter
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] jmill75:
Ordered the unlocked model by mistake. Can I flash the Verizon FW to get it to work on Verizon?

Thanks,
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] jmtjr278:
I don't think you need to do anything at all. Just use it.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] jojo334:
The unlocked model works on Verizon , you accidentally got the right one lol
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] tcshaddix:
So I double click on the batch file and get this bit about archive does not contain 'boot.sig' or 'recovery.img' towards the bottom, is that supposed to be there, or is there a reason it's not seeing the files?

"target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

sending 'bootloader' (8349 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.314s]

writing 'bootloader'...

(bootloader) Flashing Pack version b4s4-0.1-5653622

(bootloader) Flashing partition table for Lun = 0

(bootloader) Flashing partition xbl_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition xbl_config_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition tz_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition aop_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition hyp_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition keymaster_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition cmnlib_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition cmnlib64_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition abl_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition devcfg_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition qupfw_a

(bootloader) Flashing partition storsec_a

OKAY [ 0.546s]

finished. total time: 0.862s

rebooting into bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.049s]

finished. total time: 0.050s

target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

sending 'radio' (72988 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.985s]

writing 'radio'...

(bootloader) Flashing Pack version SSD:g670-00011-190411-B-5457439

(bootloader) Flashing partition modem_a

OKAY [ 0.555s]

finished. total time: 2.541s

rebooting into bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.050s]

finished. total time: 0.050s

target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

archive does not contain 'boot.sig'

archive does not contain 'recovery.img'

failed to allocate -1904684752 bytes

error: update package missing system.img

Press any key to exit..."
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] vinz244:
Why would you never recommend downgrading?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Archangel:
Make sure you are extracting the factory image zip into a folder then extract the image zip into the same folder. That folder has the files you need
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] vinz244:
how would you flash this for q when twrp is not available?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] sic0048:
You can sideload factory images even with a locked bootloader. You can download the Pie factory image and find the instructions directly from Google.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] tcshaddix:
Same thing happens after extracting them into the same folder. Not sure why it doesn't seem to see a file right next to the flash file.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] DanielePradella:
The same here. Any solution? I also have my Pixel 3a in bootloop.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] jmtjr278:
did you find a solution to this? i'm getting the exact same error with december update.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Are you using a fastboot binary that supports fastbootd? Do you see your phone booting to fastbootd?

Edit: If it isn't the fastbootd issue, be sure the zip file in the download isn't extracted, but in the same directory as the bat file. The bat file will pull the images from the zip. The zip name should start with image-sargo-{buildnumberhere}.zip
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] jmtjr278:
i just reinstalled the sdk to make sure i am up to date with my adb and fastboot. not sure what fastbootd is. i have flashed factory images before. even if the script hast worked i was able to fastboot update and drag the secondary zip to install everything. now that won't even work for me. i have tried it with the secondary zip extracted and not extracted and they are in the platform tools directory where the binaries should be. i'm stuck
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Fastbootd is a new way Google implemented flashing dynamic partitions in userspace instead of in bootloader. Write up below. If you're still getting the error, I would suggest a redownload. Be sure you're using the bat from the download. Each factory image bat and sh script points to it's specific image archive.

https://source.android.com/devices/bootloader/fastbootd
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] jmtjr278:
i have the latest platform tool installed. why can i not get into fastbootd? am i slow?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
The attached zip is what I use at work. It is a minimal adb/fastboot binary that doesn't need to be installed, just run the bat in the same folder. You might need to edit out the PATH switch in the bat file. I had to. I use this since I cannot install the sdk on my work's PC.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Royalfox:
After having a really bad time trying to flash factory image (on Mac, even tried a virtual machine, really tried everything) so ended up sideloading the OTA and got it on the first try on Mac

I think this is great if you got a bricked phone but otherwise I don't see why not doing the sideload OTA way
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] iron maiden:
hello you have to extract the zip from the image and copy the files into the fastboot folder that simple and it works as usual

regards
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Archangel:
Dont you have to go through android recovery to get to fastbootd? Nevermind a simple fastboot reboot fastboot from fastboot gets you there.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
Since It Was Purchased...

Since it was purchased outright, you should be able to unlock the bootloader (per stated policy from John Legere himself).
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Marcopoloy13:
Hey,

I have a problem with the latest Pixel 3a Factory Images from Google. (sargo-qq1a.200105.002-factory-0c3e12c2)

I run the flash-all.sh, and it runs till vendor-boot.img

My phone then starts in "userspace fastboot" and then it holds a few seconds until it says "fastboot: error: Failed to boot into userspace fastboot; one or more components might be unbootable"

What can I do about it?

I'm using the following:

System:

Debian GNU/Linux 9 (stretch)

fastboot version 29.0.5-5949299

Installed as /usr/local/sbin/platform-tools/fastboot

Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.36

Revision 1:7.0.0+r33-1

Full Terminal output:

<waiting for any device >
Sending 'bootloader_a' (8349 KB) OKAY [ 3.279s]
Writing 'bootloader_a' (bootloader) Flashing Pack version b4s4-0.2-5736883
(bootloader) Flashing partition table for Lun = 0
(bootloader) Flashing partition xbl_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition xbl_config_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition tz_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition aop_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition hyp_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition keymaster_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition cmnlib_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition cmnlib64_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition abl_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition devcfg_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition qupfw_a
(bootloader) Flashing partition storsec_a
OKAY [ 0.548s]
Finished. Total time: 4.065s
Rebooting into bootloader OKAY [ 0.031s]
Finished. Total time: 0.187s
< waiting for any device >
Sending 'radio_a' (73212 KB) OKAY [ 12.649s]
Writing 'radio_a' (bootloader) Flashing Pack version SSD:g670-00030-191028-B-5972069
(bootloader) Flashing partition modem_a
OKAY [ 0.556s]
Finished. Total time: 13.445s
Rebooting into bootloader OKAY [ 0.044s]
Finished. Total time: 0.195s
< waiting for any device >
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...: b4s4-0.2-5736883
Baseband Version.....: g670-00030-191028-B-5972069
Serial Number........: 979AY1009D
--------------------------------------------
extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...
Checking 'product' OKAY [ 0.060s]
Checking 'version-bootloader' OKAY [ 0.060s]
Checking 'version-baseband' OKAY [ 0.059s]
Setting current slot to 'a' OKAY [ 0.058s]
extracting boot.img (64 MB) to disk... took 7.053s
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
Sending 'boot_a' (65536 KB) OKAY [ 3.948s]
Writing 'boot_a' OKAY [ 0.422s]
extracting dtbo.img (8 MB) to disk... took 0.073s
archive does not contain 'dtbo.sig'
Sending 'dtbo_a' (8192 KB) OKAY [ 0.589s]
Writing 'dtbo_a' OKAY [ 0.147s]
archive does not contain 'dt.img'
archive does not contain 'recovery.img'
extracting vbmeta.img (0 MB) to disk... took 0.001s
archive does not contain 'vbmeta.sig'
Sending 'vbmeta_a' (4 KB) OKAY [ 0.120s]
Writing 'vbmeta_a' OKAY [ 0.065s]
archive does not contain 'vbmeta_system.img'
archive does not contain 'vendor_boot.img'
extracting super_empty.img (0 MB) to disk... took 0.002s
Rebooting into fastboot OKAY [ 0.059s]
< waiting for any device >
fastboot: error: Failed to boot into userspace fastboot; one or more components might be unbootable
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Marcopoloy13:
Maybe its important for that,

on my fasttbootd screen it says: secure boot - but I already unlocked the device and on my bootloader it says device status: unlocked
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
Are you using a USB-C to USB-C cord and port?

I ask because, at least for the Pixel 2, issues like the one you describe happen when using a USB-C to USB-C cord versus using a "USB-A to USB-C" cord (as well as different ports).....

Might be "something" to be considered...

P.S. It might also be prudent to double-check that you are downloading from the "sargo" section vs. "bonito" or any other section; with all the multiple versions, it really is easy to make this mistake...
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bubbyj:
How long have you been with Tmobile? After youv'e refilled your account with $100 or more, and a minimum of 45 days of service --- Tmobile will unlock your simlock, which unlocks your bootloader as well.

I recently purchased a tmobile pixel 3a from a 3rd party. I have verizon myself, and bought it with the hopes of unlocking it. Tmobile gave me a really rough time when using customer service by phone. They steadfastly refused to unlock it. I made 7 calls, and had 3 call backs. I spoke with supervisors, and even the supervisor of the supervisors. I wasn't about to spend $40 to get service, and then $100 on refills. Considering I paid $225 for the phone, adding on the $140 would have pushed me up to $365... and at that amount I could just bought an unlocked version from google.

However... I got on Tmobile's twitter feed (I think its tmobilehelp) and told them I had been having a horrible experience. The guy asked me for my IMEI number, and immediately after I gave it to him... literally 30 seconds after hitting send, he messaged me back and said "try it now". I pulled up my tmobile pixel device unlock app... and BAM, permanently unlocked! From beginning to end, I dealt with their twitter customer service less than 3 minutes.

Id highly recommend you get this phone unlocked, and in turn, unlock the bootloader.

This pixel 3a is literally the best mid-range phone I've ever owned. I can't say enough good stuff about it... the screen is phenomenal, sound is great with viperfx, battery life is good, the Snapdragon 670/Adreno 615 with LLPDR4X (4gb) is literally as good as it gets for the budget/performance class... but its the camera that really stands out. Its a man among men. I bought a quick charger from walmart--- and using Ampere, It will literally charge at 4.4-4.5amps. I go from 5% to 50% in 15 minutes.

Unlocking the bootloader, and then gaining root -- I use the SmartPack Kernel manager, L-Speed 1.6.4, with Androoster Pro 1.3.18. Coupled with the ElementalX 2.08 kernel --- I literally have ran antutu 8.0.6 @ 197,400! (Stock settings give about 155-160k.) So this thing can be coaxed into some pretty decent performance!
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] kin'cheezus:
Last night I ran into trouble when updating my Kernel. I completly bricked my device.

As someone mentioned above, the instructions outlined on the first page returns some funky error messages when using Mac OS. :eek:

So here's what worked for me;

Caution: I'M NOT SURE THIS WILL WORK IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED

1) Grab the latest Platform Tools from Google (https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)

2) Grab the latest OTA Image from Google (https://developers.google.com/android/ota#sargo )

3) Connect your phone via USB to your computer.

3) Boot your phone into Fastboot Mode (Power off. Then hold Power On + Volume Down until Fastboot appears)

4) Use the volume keys to navigate to Rescue Mode. Enter rescue mode by pressing the power button.

5) In terminal or command promt, reboot device into fastbootd (this is a different mode than fastboot)

adb reboot fastboot

6) On your device, Scroll down to Enter Recovery

7) Scroll down to Apply Update from ADB

8) On command promt or terminal type:

adb sideload path/to/ota.zip

replace 'path/to/ota.zip' with the file path to where you have saved the OTA. For example...

adb sideload /Users/kincheezus/Phones/platform-tools/sargo-ota-qq1a.200205.002-b24334d2.zip

9) Let it work its magic. Pray to the Android Gods. Sacrafice a small animal. Give Thanks. This may take a few minutes...

10) Uncross your fingers and let it reboot, you should have a stock image.

Hope this helps someone. :good:
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Holysmoke99:
I have the attached files in a folder. I put the phone in fastboot mode, it says bootloader is unlocked. I have google drivers on PC. I open admin cmd prompt to the folder attached and type fastboot devices and get the attached error that it can't find AdbWinApi.dll but it is clearly in the folder. I have repeated this error on a Win10 Pro PC and a Win 7 Home PC. Both PC's have the latest Google driver and latest platform files.

I was not able to turn on USB debugging and the phone is bricked. Is there anything I can do? I can get into fastboot and recovery.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] awaisuk:
Anyone from Canada ordering Oneplus 7 Pro?

How are you justifying the $1k price for a oneplus phone?

Total with tax is like $1130

Share your thoughts!
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samteeee:
Yup, got the "Shipped" notice about 2 pm!

I sold my 7 months old Pixel 3 XL for $750 and thought a lot as what to get, i.e, Xperia 1, S10+ or even wait

for Pixel 4, but the more I looked and also what OnePlus has done with 7 Pro plus the "Development" community's

excellent work with OnePlus devices left me with one choice only!
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
Yeah it's expensive here but I had about $650 saved up in anticipation for the 7 Pro. I also might sell my 6T so that will basically pay for the remainder of the 7 Pro.

That conversion though, wasn't expecting it to be so drastic compared to USD lol.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] equlizer:
I ordered the blue 8/256 the second it went on sale. Should be here tuesday it says.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Deleted member 7671171:
I'm buying it but getting it shipped to the USA soooo
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jgoedhard:
Ordered the 12/256GB will see how things go. It's either this or a Pixel 3a. My S9 Plus bootloader is still locked :(
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] equlizer:
How could you even compare the 7 pro to the pixel 3a? That's like comparing a lambo to a chevy spark :laugh:
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jgoedhard:
$1200 vs $600
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] malek777:
The conversion rate puts a dent on Canadian wallets. I’ve ordered the blue 256gb. Will be comparing to the pixel 3 XL which is also an amazing phone since android Q beta.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] mrnovanova:
Hard pass for me. Too much compromise for that premium price. Great phone though! ?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jgoedhard:
Anyone else from Canada have their OP7 Pro shipped out yet? I've ordered 5min into the start line and I'm still seeing DHL still hasn't picked it up yet
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] scdoyle:
I ordered as soon as available and it departed LA via DHL on Friday evening. Currently scheduled for delivery Wednesday. Sorry, I know you don't want to hear that!
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samteeee:
Got my device an hour ago!

Surprised they delivered today being a holiday here in Canada.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] scdoyle:
Was it DHL?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samteeee:
Yup.

This is some device! I always when it comes to power, smoothness and refine, Pixel is the king.

No more! The screen, the scrolling are amazing and the Haptic Engine is in par with Apple's.

I know nothing is perfect but this device is awesome.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] jgoedhard:
Mine finally got shipped. Arriving tomorrow Tuesday here in Ottawa
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] equlizer:
I ordered mine the second it went on sale. It shipped from LA and it's waiting for me at the Edmonton DHL depot. I asked why they didn't deliver today, the operator said they were closed. Funny how some offices are open on holidays. I'll hlbe picking it up right when they open ?

---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

Have you tried unlocking the bootloader yet?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samteeee:
Not yet! I'd like to keep it stock for a little while to gauge the battery and all

on fully stock and then when everything is stable i.e TWRP, MAGISK.

But a lot of people have already done it.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] equlizer:
I get mine tomorrow. Do we do it the same way as the 6t?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
Does anybody know if wiFi calling and volte work on freedom mobile?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Julian003:
Hi. A friend brought me an S7 (AT&T variant) with the following problems.

Network doesn't work over 2g (only edge connection)

The firmware version was incorrect (showing SM-G930F)

We are in Argentina*

I've flashed a oreo firmware for g930u variant with G930UUEU4CRG2 baseband

Thw phone works well, but the network problem persist, only have 2g (edge) internet.

Calls and sms works, apn settings are correct

Any idea?

Thanks for read
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
USA network bands, phone will never be fully compatible with Argentina network.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Julian003:
Then why 2g works and 3g no? Both use 850/1900mhz (B2 and B5 bands)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] joemanb:
rlToday does this for free