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[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] soulcrusher:
I ordered a 20 key pad too, but it seems like I have to change the board with the flex cable too :( since the layout is slightly different and the additional 4 keys are missing wich I tought would be there :(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] wayne877:
Hi all, Ive been running dual apps on my mi8 for some time now, specifically Nova Empire. On Saturday the Android 10 update dropped and was installed.

When I went to play Nova, i was able to login to the primary app but with the clone app it wouldn't get past the splash screen. I tried to uninstall the clone via various methods, I uninstalled the game completely and reinstalled then tried to setup the dual app with the same results. I tried to run it in Second Space but still couldn't get past the splash screen. I tried to repair permissions as googling suggested that could be an issue with MiUi and clone apps.

I then tried the drastic step to reset my phone and start again! installed Nova and setup the clone app. I still have the same problem. Again tried to setup Second Space but can't get past the splash screen.

The primary app works fine so I can still play the game, ive tried other apps on both dual apps and second space and they work fine so the issue seems to be with Nova.

Does anybody have any ideas please?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] wewenk:
Hi, I am using MIUI 12 eu on Ginkgo, and dual apps gaming not working properly. I played Pokemon Go on dual apps and the graphic is stuck.

Have you found any solution yet? If yes please share.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] john10jp:
check the respective game/app folder inside android/data and obb inside 'storage for dual apps'. most likely no files are created inside this folder. so copy everything from the original folder (internal shared storage) to here.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Hayeni:
Hello good people, I have a mate 10 pro which was single sim and I installed a dual sim motherboard last week. I am now sitting with a spare single sim bootloader unlocked motherboard, which was converted to C432 and it is up for grabs :D. I am in South Africa by the way :o
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] durgon:
Hello to every one,

I need your help. I don't have any other ideas anymore.

Yesterday evening I plugged my phone (LG G6 H870DS) at around 10% battery on my charger went then on to do something else.

When I returned my screen was completely black/turned off and since then my phone doesn't respond to anything anymore and I also can't detect it anymore, when I plug it into my pc.

I already tried everything I thought that might help (any combination of button presses, charging time, ...).

Do you have any other ideas what might help before I sadly have to call it a definitively dead phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I would like to install TWRP and after that Lineage OS on my Samsung S8+ (Exynos). So i tried flashing TWRP with Odin (Dream2lte version 3.3.1.0). But i ran into a FRP lock so i googled and try to solve this, but so far i am unable to.

I have the password to my Google account, so i removed the Google account from the phone and removed the phone from my Google account. After factory reset i am still getting an error FRP lock when flashing.

Shouldn't the FRP lock be gone after removing google account and doing a factory reset? I have tried a couple of YT Howto's but they don't seem to work.

How do i remove the FRP lock so that i am able to install TWRP and Lineage OS?

Like i said i know the password to my Google account and i 100% own the phone

(Bypass probably isn't the correct word, i am simply trying to turn it off:) )
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Bom70:
Got exactly the same problem, hence like you, ended up here for help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone :(

I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.

I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?

I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/

This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)

I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.

They all give me the same result.

Does anybody know how to fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheMadScientist:
Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.

The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?

But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.

I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.

2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying

AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?

The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.

3. How did you install TWRP?

If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night :( 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!

Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:

https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/

(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)

But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?

But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?

I have placed these zip files on the phone:

lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip

open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip

As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
I don't use custom roms yet.

Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+

Try in separate stages instead of all at once.

I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.

Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from

http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/

They are many guides for this

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/sam...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102

If you need rmm bypass zip

https://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series-2017/how-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535

Get that up and running properly.

Then you can install custom roms,root etc.

In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.

Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I am using dream2lit.

I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.

I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links :)

With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):

Odin Install Method (No Root Required):

You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.

Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.

What stage are you at?

It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem... :P

When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"

Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:

"Decryption unsuccessful

The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)

To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.

(Button) Erase ALL DATA"

Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.

I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+) :p

What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.

What version twrp are you using?

Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)

https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/

What is your process of installing twrp?

If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?

No passwords used on the phone.

My process:

i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)

I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,

Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.

Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
To install TWRP

1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp

2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )

Type yes to format

3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )

4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).

5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.

6. From system reboot back into twrp.

To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).

Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).

Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
In twrp main menu

Select backup menu - select ( all ) partitions - select storage location ( bottom left of screen ) - then swipe to backup.

Note:

1. If backing up to internal storage copy/move backup to an external storage ie: PC, sd card.etc.

2. Since you want a custom rom backup of the EFS partition is important.

Rmm state can be found in download mode. It will have a line ( near the top ) saying RMM state. It will either say prenormal or normal /disappeared.

It won't hurt to flash it just in case.

See OP in the thread I sent before:

https://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series-2017/how-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?

I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?

As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.

You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):

Select wipe menu

Select advanced wipe

Select Preload

Swipe to wipe

Reboot back into twrp

Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.

Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.

But Data is still showing 0MB.....

I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.

So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Have you tried to reboot into system through twrp ie: reboot menu - system. Let it start normally, reboot into twrp, then check storage size. ( This is after the flashing of the no-verity/rmm zip and rebooting back into twrp ).

As I said I' m not familiar with custom ROMs. I do know that some custom ROMs do take some time to boot up on installation.

But out of curiosity I have a spare S8 and will give it a go.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Much appreciated! I hope you can tell me how to fix this and/or what i am doing wrong.

Looks so simple but it has taken me days so far, but like i said i will get this done! Also on my other two devices:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
6

Should take one step a time. Make sure TWRP is working ok then do a backup. You can use the backup to restore if something goes wrong or revert to back to the point before flashing custom roms.

So what stage are up to with TWRP?

On a side note the link you provided before

https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/

had no problems installing ( done a few times to confirm ) lineage firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I have flashed TWRP with Odin, and than i am able to boot into TWRP. So TWRP is working then right?

i am not sure what you mean by "which stage". Does the answer above answer that question?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
TWRP doesn't handle encryption very well hence the formatting the data. After formating data if you reboot your phone to the system it will re-encrypt your phone hence flashing no-verity zip while in twrp to prevent re-encryption.

My question is, is your phone encrypted or not. You can check in backup menu of twrp. Basically if data reads 0mb it's still encrypted.

For me when I installed lineage firmware yesterday it took me about 5 minutes ( using the link you provided ).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Phone is still encrypted. Data showing 0 MB. If i am able to flash no-verity zip how can the phone be still encrypted?

i feel really stupid at the moment....

Maybe an idea if i start over again tomorrow post step by step what i do. Since i am clearly doing something wrong if you can do it in 5 minutes and i can't even do it in 5 days :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I am trying to start over, but when i flash my original T-mobile Dutch Android 9 version my phone is in German. Yes i can read that and am able to set the phone to Dutch. But after that when i flash TWRP the error is Can only use official binary (not exactly like this). According to Google that means the rom is not the official one for my phone. Which i understand since my phone was in German.

Could somebody show my where to download the correct Samsung S8+ (955F) t-mobile Dutch Android 9 ROM ?

And Sammobile isn't the answer, the one i used now is from Sammobile and appearently isn't the Dutch one.

I could send someone a link to upload the files if someone only has them on their local hard drive.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Official binary error message:

Is NOT caused by flashing STOCK Samsung firmware on your phone.

It's caused by flashing non Samsung signed firmware ie: twrp, root,custom ROMs etc.

Basically caused by:

Bootloader locked : system - developer options/download mode.

Kg and/or Rmm state being in prenormal state - check in download mode.

Flash stock rom to fix.

Haven't check for your firmware yet but you can download latest version using PC apps like samfirm or frija. Far quicker download speeds than websites.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I have the correct stock ROM now (in the correct language). But i am still getting the same error when i try to flash TWRP. I get what you are saying, but like i said i have flashed the stock ROM (Android 9). Or Do i need to flash the oldest stock ROM available? I have used the newest Android 9 version now. The phone is working the Samsung intended it, but it is pretty clear by now i don't want the Samsung ROM ;)

So could you tell me what to do to solve this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Can you post a copy of your download mode?

Your can't downgrade to earlier version of Android ( 8 and under ) due to bootloader version numbers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Then we could have problem. Because TWRP 3.3.1.0 is based on Android 10 (i think) and i am using an Android 9 (stock) ROM. (There is no Android 10 stock ROM for S8+) Does this mean i am not able to install a different rom on my phone anymore? That would really suck....

I have attached a picture of the download mode as requested :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Since Oreo they are additional locks when flashing stock Roms.

From your screen shot of download mode your issue is you have KG State being prenormal.

The KG State will need to show checking to be able to modify your phone.

ie: oem unlocked + kg state = checking to modify your phone.

Generally speaking to get kg state to checking is about 7 days ( 168 hrs ) of on time with internet connection. Although there are threads here on xda they can be hit or miss on changing kg state. There are also PC apps claiming to change kg state as well.

In regards to twrp you can use the latest version ( 3.3.1.0 or 3.3.1.1 ).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Good news my phone is still usable for custom ROM flashing :)

Connecting the phone to my WiFi and letting a couple of apps update, did the trick. I noticed OEM unlocking being back in the Developers Menu. so i check in download mode, and KG state is "Checking".

So i will continue this project later today.

Before i make a mistake (again ;) ) after flashing TWRP and booting into TWRP should i flash Magisk or no-dm verity (first)? I know i have to do Wipe => format data first.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
If you are going to install lineage firmware

Get twrp up and running first

Install lineage - get it working

Install magisk

Do one step at a time

Make backups before doing the next steps.

Installing twrp - format data and no-verity zip ( and maybe rmm bypass zip if needed ) are basically needed to get twrp up and running. If you need help with twrp let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
Just to be a 100% sure, is it enough to flash TWRP with Odin (and boot into TWRP mode)? is TWRP installed then? Because this has not been a problem so far (the first time i mean not the recent kg state situation). The problem is that after doing this the phone is still encrypted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Basically:

Flashing twrp with Odin installs twrp.

Using twrp it limited until data is formated.

Installing no-verity zip prevents device from re-enyption when booting back into the system.

As long as the correct process to installing twrp you should not have any issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] TheGeneral:
I have flashed TWRP-3.3.1.1-Dream2lte.img.tar and Wiped data (no problem so far), again just to be sure: Should i "Reboot System" now FIRST? Or continue and start flashing Lineage OS?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Hope you mean't Format Data. There a difference between Wipe and Format.

This is what I normally do.

After Format Data - reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu ).

Flash no-verity zip file ( use ver. 6.1 ). Reboot back into twrp.

Optional : Flash rmm bypass zip. Reboot back into twrp.

What I would normally do is to boot into the system and then back into twrp.

If all ok I would do a backup in twrp. You can use this as a recovery point if something goes wrong or you don't like lineage.

Then you should be able to flash lineage.