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[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
NO, it does not display B&H. I will bet you money on that. :cool:

It may say B&O (Bang & Olufsen, stereo manufacturer who helped tune the Quad DAC), but B&H Photo retail store sells carrier unlocked phones and they do NOT have their logos on the back panel. I have three genuine native US998 V30/V30+ bought from B&H Photo.

Whereas, B&O logo means it was not a genuine US998, nor is that back panel from a North American phone. LG does not have rights to sell B&O branded objects in North America. Another company has licensed those rights for North America. B&O branded LG V30 phones were sold in Asia. But don't worry, it's probably only the back panel.

There's some eBay refurbishers who are mixing and matching parts to create "like new" US998 phones.

Doesn't matter what it started as, as long as it's running US998 firmware. It's US998 now. ;)

Most US998 being sold online nowadays are former LS998 -- especially if it's a 128GB V30+. That's OK. It's now carrier unlocked US998 V30+.

This means your mainboard is former LS998, and other parts (like back panel) are sourced from other V30 phones. They have already Frankensteined it for you to US998 firmware.

Yes, US998 has both CDMA and GSM/HSPA/LTE. But:

* Verizon won't let you activate a US998 as it's not a Verizon-branded phone. People get around that by having an already-activated Verizon SIM card or finding a Verizon rep who will bend the rules.

* Until last year (2019), Sprint would not activate a US998 on Sprint network, as it doesn't have 3 Sprint LTE bands. (Sprint finally changed their stance and allowed activation since mid-2019, but Sprint is going away. That brand will disappear in August, after being bought by T-mobile.)

So, anyone who bought a 2017 US998 in the U.S. could really only use it on AT&T or T-mobile or MVNOs using AT&T and T-mobile, while it was being manufactured. Unless you jumped through a lot of advanced hoops 99% of people don't even know exist. Dealers don't want returns or refunds -- so they play it safe by saying it's ONLY for AT&T or T-mobile.

YES. Every V30/V30+/V30S variant -- except for T-mobile H932 -- can use WTF bootloader unlock and root.

If you are correct about this, you're in exactly the US998 firmware you need for bootloader unlock and root. PRE-JULY 2018 Oreo (Android 8.0).

Hmmm... Do you have 64GB internal memory or 128GB internal memory? Native AT&T H931 is only 64GB V30 while Sprint LS998 is 128GB V30+.

As I said, they've built this using parts from other phones. Looks like they have used part of LS998, part of H931 and back panel (B&O) of an Asia V30 to create this "US998". Still it's now a "US998" since it's successfully running US998 firmware.

You would use WTF bootloader unlock and root. It's already been converted to US998, so you have fastboot flash commands and it's already on pre-July 2028 early Oreo firmware, if what you reported is correct.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] H411UCIN093NIC:
Wow Im stupid, yes it is B O Not BW. So I declared it was safe for flashing the new_unlock.bin via fastboot flash unlock command and for some reason am not getting a response. I can check if the phone is unlocked and it shows up on fastboot devices. I previously used the WTF method on my LG V30+ way back and loved the results, I just wanted to pass forward the joys of bootloader unlock and magisk to my girlfriend :)

Do you have any idea what I would do?

Does having OEM unlock on in developer settings make a difference?

Also I am in photomode for usb transfer as suggested.

EDIT:

also if I use fastboot oem device-id I get back

< waiting for device >

...

FAILED (command write failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 0.004s

which is basically the same response I get when trying to flash unlock.bin

Also 64GB

Also Ive tried the exact same process on debian linux with no luck either
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
"Too many links" means ADB/fastboot is not communicating well with the phone. 11 of the 12 WTF Section 7 Trouble Shooting Tips are about the V30 ADB/fastboot communication issues.

Go check out WTF Section 7. Different port, different USB cable, different computer, etc. One person had to use 4 different computers...
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] H411UCIN093NIC:
The issue is all fixed. I used a windows 7 laptop and it did the trick. TWRP and Magisk successfully installed. Thank you for all your detailed responses! :laugh::good::D
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Glad you got it working. Sorry it's not a 128GB V30+, but your girlfriend will still love the phone.

Flash to last

Oreo 20h through TWRP flashable zips

to get DTS Surround Sound stereo. You'll need to successively flash 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h all back-to-back in TWRP in one session (you can auto stack in TWRP) + Magisk, then reboot.

Later Oreo has much improved camera, plus DTS libs (but need root). However, you can't just jump to 20h with TWRP flashable zip, there's too many changes. So you have to incrementally update, but you can do it all in one TWRP session.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] H411UCIN093NIC:
I totally will do that, thank you for the advice! Ill also do that for my 128 GB lg v30+ (my firmware has been buggy lately. Might be time to start from scratch again.) Do you know off hand what kdz id likely use as a preflash before updating?

Actually it appears that I did that process before as I am on US99820h. Is it safe to reflash only that one (20h) if my phone is already on the firmware or do I need to reflash to a preexisting fw and then update each?

Sorry for the late reply I went to sleep haha.

Btw you are awesome
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
If you are on US998 20h -- either by flashing 20h full image KDZ or you stacked 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP flashable zips and flashed those successively in TWRP -- then you can simply re-flash 20h TWRP flashable zip + Magisk to refresh the installation.

The latter Oreo TWRP-flashable zips have DTS Surround Sound build prop already enabled by the Dev (JohnFawkes). So even if you flash full image 20h KDZ, it's advantage to reflash the 20h TWRP flashable zip (+ Magisk). Otherwise you have to go make the build prop changes manually.

If you really want to refresh, you can factory reset just prior to flashing 20h TWRP flashable zip + Magisk. Just don't wipe internal memory,unless you have the zips backed up to microSD card or you can connect to PC while in TWRP to transfer them off.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] snoopndh:
Hi

quick question:

I might think MDA Vario 3 against an MDA Vario IV exchange.

What speaks for and what speaks against?

Can you help me?

Greeting

snoopndh
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] DaveShaw:
A quick comparison IMO:

Vario 3 (aka TyTN II / Kaiser)

Pro

>Cheap

Vario 4(aka Touch Pro / Raphael)

Pro

>VGA resolution

>3D Drivers.

Try here for more details: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacomparer

Ta

Dave
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] snoopndh:
thanks

good site

snoopndh
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] MtaTech:
Phone Mi 8

Computer OS : Win 10 64-Bit

Mi Unlock vers: 4.5.514.47

Driver (all install)

OEM unlocking "On"

Mi unlock status "active" (no error)

Proplem:

https://prnt.sc/sv2sxt

"Unlock Button" not active
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Jhonny B:
From the bit of information you provided, it appears that the problem is related to the MI 8 driver, the computer may not "recognize" the device correctly.

Another option is: "Zone", try changing a zone on your device and try again.

Third option - Get advice on Mi Community, they have professional Moderators.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] philph:
I had the same problem. It seems that the usb drivers do not work well with the latest versions of windows 10 and/or with usb 3.0 ports. I tried 3 different computers without success. I resurrected an old laptop with windows 7 and only usb 2.0 ports and problem solved. Maybe there is another version of usb drivers that work with windows 10, but i couldn't find it.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] MtaTech:
I don't have 3.0 port on my pc. I cannot install windows 7 (motherboard incompatible).
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] philph:
If you don't have usb 3.0 ports on your pc then probably the problem is with the latest versions of windows 10. I know that 1 year ago the drivers were working with windows 10, so maybe you can find a computer with an older version of windows 10 or install one and try it before upgrade. Sorry, i can't help you more.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Jhonny B:
Hello everyone.

I read your posts and it seems weird to me.

I have an MI 8 device that automatically connects to Windows 10 of any kind.

It is no problem to find a driver that fits your device.

To be on the safe side, you need to enable "developer options" and select: " file transfer ".

There are also many sites that offer free drivers download for MI8 device.

(Example- https://usbdriverspie.com/xiaomi-mi-8/)

I have an original Microsoft "driver" with no problem.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordblyat:
Hello,

I have been using my Nexus 5 with my current SIM for a while now and I never had any issue with it. But yesterday, I suddenly lost cellular network and since impossible to get it back.

My phone is unlocked for any carrier

My current carrier is Free (french)

I am currently leaving in Canada, and Free uses Rogers network

When I scan available networks, I only see Bell and TELUS

I tried the Free SIM card in an other phone and it connects to the Rogers network without any problem.

I tried a Public Mobile SIM card inside the problematic Nexus 5 and it connected to the Public Mobile network without any problem. I scanned the available networks, and Rogers was still missing.

I rebooted the phone and still not working

I enabled/disabled Airplane mode and still not working

I made a factory reset and still not working

Android version: 6.0.1

Model Number: Nexus 5 (D820)

Any help would be really appreciated!
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] qatrium:
Hello peeps,

I have Xperia 1 with NOBA customization, latest firmware. I never noticed a start-up sound with my mobile when restarting or powering up. However, someone with UK customization says his phone does the same ping sound as in PlayStation startup.

Can anyone confirm if this sound is customization specific? I need to know because the guy with the UK customization wants to get rid of that sound but we'd like to make sure before flashing anything.

Thanks!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ferdinand123:
Hello all,

I would like to check my tv if its new Phillips OLED804 (android 9.0), i have some doubts

I'm interesting in the values that are showing in the service menu "shop operation hours" and "operation hours". i cannot enter service menu because its says it will void its warranty and i dont want that.

Maybe you guys know another way how to obtain this values with an app or some logs or other option to check if tv is new?

Thank you

[IMG="service menu phillips"]https://imgur.com/a/p4FbOBv[/IMG]

imgur.com/a/p4FbOBv
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] jjap3e:
How do I solve this? Would downgrading back to Android 9 solve my problem. The camera quality, especially video has gone to utter **** with the new update.
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Not sure if this has been asked before on this forum, so I'll ask now..

The Touch Diamond has been around for a couple of months now, and will be coming to all countries very soon. Do you guys think it's worth it to make the upgrade from Elf/Elfin to the Diamond?

I guess it all depends on what your needs are. I mean I don't watch videos on it, and I mainly use it for PIMs, documents and GPS.

However, the Diamond has the following features which look very enticing:

- Higher res

- Better procesor

- Better camera

- Integrated GPS (no more Bluetooth receivers!)

- Almost same height but thinner than Elf

PIMs/Camera/GPS/MP3 in one unit is pretty amazing.

I'm thinking of getting a used Elfin (a second one) just for ROM cooking purposes, but now I think I could save that couple hundred dollars on a future Diamond (along with selling my current Elfin to help pay for it).
[Touch GSM General] sprecker:
I might be. It's a matter of funds and what kind of limitations Rogers puts on getting one. I really don't see a need to upgrade to better phone when I have had to nerf some of the features on my Elfin because Rogers wants my first born child as payment to use them.
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Hmm. Do you think Rogers will get the Touch Diamond? No word yet as far as I can tell. Rogers already has the new iPhone; Bell has the Samsung Instinct, and Telus is coming out with the Touch Diamond.
[Touch GSM General] DairyKnight:
The 2.8'' screen sounds too small for 640x480 res. Also 65k color is crappy comparing to iPhone.

I think I'll wait for the next model. :p
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Why should it always come down to comparing to the iPhone? It's a great Windows Mobile phone in its own right. And the iPhone is only 480x320 with a bigger screen.
[Touch GSM General] Baxter:
I'll buy the first NAM 3G device that is as small as the Touch. I've been waiting patiently for a very long time. To answer your question, absofrigginlutely.
[Touch GSM General] MaroO:
The only thing that worries me about the Touch Diamond in the inavailability of a microSD slot and battery life. That's why I have a penchant for the iPhone 3G at the moment. Is the battery life so terrible?
[Touch GSM General] badaas:
not convinced by TD, will wait for X1 and omnia ..
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
No MicroSD? Ouch, that sucks, how can we do a backup of our files? I guess the memory is divided into 2 places for storage then.
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
Yes, it's second 4 GB storage visible as Internal Memory.
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Well then, it's really not that bad then
[Touch GSM General] indiana99:
Waiting for PRO

I just pre-ordered the Touch Pro. I need the microSD.
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Whoa, that keyboard really adds a lot of thickness.

http://www.slashgear.com/htc-touch-pro-aka-raphael-hands-on-video-and-images-2712290.php
[Touch GSM General] onitalwin:
Best HTC phone of 2008???

I currently have the Touch and recently upgraded the ROM...very nice with GPS.

I will definitely upgrade if Sprint will let me keep my retention plan and not switch to the everything plan.

This website says the Touch Diamond will be the best phone of 2008: http://www.mytouch-diamond-phone.com

Anyone disagree? I think I agree...it should be an awesome phone.
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Well this website is going to be biased for obvious reasons ;)
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
Yeah, the G-sensor is amazing... have you seen Teeter? Link to video: http://www.vimeo.com/996448

If you have incoming call and you'll turn Diamond screen to bottom it will stop ringing, but won't discard call... great :)
[Touch GSM General] onitalwin:
Touch Diamond best phone of the year

This site that says the HTC Touch Diamond will be the best phone of 2008: http://www.mytouch-diamond-phone.com

Does anyone agree or disagree??? I currently have the HTC Touch...great phone. Also does anyone know if Sprint will force me to upgrade to their everything plan or can I keep my current retention plan when I upgrade to the Touch Diamond? Thanks.
[Touch GSM General] GreenGuava:
I just upgraded from an Atom to an Elf on Monday, so I don't think I'll be moving up to the Touch Diamond any time soon ;-). Personally, these top flight units cost waaay to much money for me to consider being an early adopter. However, if it came down to it and I had to upgrade, I would personally go for the Touch Pro over the Diamond because of the keyboard and microSD slot. The extra thickness isn't that great but I think the keyboard would outweigh that con.
[Touch GSM General] Marsden1002:
i have a tytn II and are going to swap as soon as the touch pro comes out, the dimond to me seams no better than mine at the moment, and i want a qwerty keyboard like the tytnII
[Touch GSM General] Elf1n:
Not yet

I will wait too... i am quiet happy with my 1$ elf ;-)
[Touch GSM General] oseven:
Haha! I thought I got a good deal with £20...
[Touch GSM General] Baxter:
The Elf is a great device. I've had mine for over a year. I've had it longer than any I've used. It's indestructible and fits perfectly in a jeans pocket. I'll only dump it when a smaller device with 3G comes out - the Diamond.
[Touch GSM General] indiana99:
Yeah, but I had a T-Mobile MDA before the touch.
[Touch GSM General] lunarken:
mayb htc victor.
[Touch GSM General] blasev:
the only reason I won't buy diamond :

my SKINS ( an oily face ), never touch one single diamond yet, but many user report that diamond is finger print MAGNET.
[Touch GSM General] freaksey:
well actually.. it looks nice, yeah.. but it's pretty expensive. maybe i will "upgrade" later when it is cheaper.
[Touch GSM General] hk-trotter:
No, I won't buy the Diamond coz it lacks the microSD slot. I use the iGO navigation software and it DEMANDS a memory slot to operate. :(
[Touch GSM General] Sherby:
Just to let you know - iGO is working on my Diamond, there's a thread in the Diamond forum which tells you how to get it to work.

It looks lovely on the VGA screen !
[Touch GSM General] herbert_yu:
nope Diamon crap

too slow just sell my diamond back to my elfin better diamond are slower even the proccesor is fast battery life too short back cover too much thum mark even if i flash the rom to update its stiil a peace of carp htc touch elfin is the best even if it's old model but it's stable and fast small and fit to your hand .....sorry for my english ....
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Hmmm have they figured out iGuidance, which also uses the memory card ?? Couldn't find anything when searching the forums. That would be the dealbreaker for me.
[Touch GSM General] Sherby:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=403325
[Touch GSM General] becosemsaida:
Why isn't there a memory slot on diamond? Maybe they think that the memory is enough??? I've already tried one but i ended up bying an elf. I don't mind not having gps because i rarely use it i give more importance to wi-fi and bluetooth. The only problem for me is the gprs traffic, here in portugal it's very expensive, and i'm looking for a solution to get gprs "cheaper":D
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
iGuidance, not iGo...

Unless it's now called the same thing
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
Guys, internal 4GB storage isn't visible as real internal memory but rather as memory card so it wouldn't make problems. It's shown as 'Internal storage' but you can change this name by editing registry to make it <<real>> memory card.
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Is it that simple? So you mean users of iGo can just do the above, and not have to worry about editing the iGo system files to point to "Internal Storage"?
[Touch GSM General] Sherby:
If you're referring to the turn-by-turn navigation software then it's iGO

I've searched iGuidance and it looks to be the same thing almost.
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
I'm not sure but I think so. Storage card can be identified by name or by type of drive (in Diamond it's like normal card). If original, not modified version doesn't work on Diamond, it means that card is identified by name.

Again, I'm not sure and it must be tested by some Diamond user.
[Touch GSM General] bububang:
Diamond does look nice.. but im waiting for HTC touch find/XDA orbit II

Because it looks smaller :p
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
But there's one problem... laggy video playback, search wiki
[Touch GSM General] blasev:
so they didn't make any adjustment, touch find simply rounded touch cruise?

no improvement at all?
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
This is a helpful thread.. thanks guys, now it makes me think about my potential purchase a bit more :) Keep the comments coming.
[Touch GSM General] hotrod101:
To answer your question - NO I will not be upgrading to the Diamond - Personally, I am very happy with my touch that I do not feel the need to change. I am not one to change to the newest fun piece of electronics that comes onto the market every time one is released. It would just become to expensive. My phone does everything that I need it to do as it is = and more, so why change.
[Touch GSM General] Berfurd:
Skipping Diamond

I won't be getting the Diamond. I am going to wait for this to enter the US market. http://www.htc.com/europe/product.aspx?id=64946
[Touch GSM General] hotrod101:
I also would consider this device. Plus - by the time this device is available in Canada, I might be ready for a change. Who knows? I havn't been excited about a new device until I saw the Touch HD. It really looks sweeeeeet
[Touch GSM General] zepto:
Of course not,may be Touch HD next year..
[Touch GSM General] zdtouch:
I am fine with the HTC Touch Enhanced - P3452 - Elfin,

I don't need the GPS and there is nothing too special on the latest HTC devices. Ok, the designs are awesome, no doubt. But don't forget all new ones run on Windows Mobile 6.1 which doesn't make any difference.

Spending a fortune for having a better design and a faster CPU wouldn't be a reason for me changing to a new device. My HTC Touch does everything I need.
[Touch GSM General] rafiqc:
I "played" with a Diamond the other day and I don't like it. It looks funny, I don't like the "software look" (too cluttered) and honestly it does not seem any faster than my Touch (slightly tweaked :)). Like the GPS and the accelerometer, but already have a bt gps receiver for my Touch so, nah.

Damn, Touch HD looks awesome, but that's going to be a chunk of change :)
[Touch GSM General] murrun:
xperia looks promising. i prefer it over diamond(and touch pro). i love panels.
[Touch GSM General] gronostaj:
Try Task Facade :)
[Touch GSM General] murrun:
no thanks. i like the original panels. i'm using wktask as task manager and really love it. :)
[Touch GSM General] akkad:
in the future the choice will be hard...

to diamond, am not thinking of it at all, even am not sure if my next device will be based on windows mobile, i think the up coming year it will be the smart devices war year, there will be android with motorola, htc, LG and samsung flavours, there will be the new windows mobile 7 too on many devices and may be there will be some new apples so the choice is going to be hard.

so far am in love with my elf and up to this moment there is no such device attracts my attention where i think the reason is that elf shape and size is the exact needs i want in my device, where i really wish if htc come up with elf identical but with extra features like the 3G, more sensitive screen, tv out and built in gps.

i think it is the time now for the pda's manufacturers and the mobile os developers to shake hands so that they come out with devices with no specific os, in other means blank hard desk mobile device that let u boot any os u want, at that moment i'll be glad experiencing android while in other hand flashing xda-developers special recipes :D .
[Touch GSM General] ccris:
I'm going to upgrade to the Touch 3G (Jade)

@akkad, Jade is quite similar to Elf but with extra features like the 3G and built in gps. Sensitivity might be tweaked...
[Touch GSM General] dsixda:
Ok, so the GSM version of the Diamond is coming to Canada (Rogers) sometime in early December, according to reports. I'm still debating whether to stay with my Elfin or to go with another device.

Jade is similar to Elf, but isn't it bigger? I love the size of Elf (good for jeans pockets), but don't like the fact it doesn't have built-in GPS... but I can live with that. Plus the low-resolution screen is a small issue.

However, I hear battery life and CPU usage is not that great on the Diamond, partly because of the screen.

Also, Opera Mini has changed my mind about the speed of the Elf... the browser is SO fast.
[Touch GSM General] murrun:
Touch: 99.9 x 58 x 13.9 mm

Touch3g: 102 x 53.6 x 14.5 mm

diamond: 102 x 51 x 11.5 mm

no big difference between t3g and touch. but diamond is really slim :eek: