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[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] douteiful:
Hi everyone,

I know this is posted a lot and I'm really sorry. But I couldn't find similar experiences to mine. Can someone spot my mistake?

1. I unlocked my bootloader using Xiaomi's official process

2. I used fastboot to flash and boot TWRP (twrp-3.4.0-0-ginkgo-willow-mauronofrio.img)

3. I wiped system, sdcard, cache partitions.

4. I tried to copy the crDroid zip from my PC to my phone but it wouldn't transfer. I tried adb push but I would get a Permission denied error.

5. I turned off the device (big mistake here) thinking I'd be able to boot TWRP recovery again. But trying to get into recovery (vol down+power) would give me a "System destroyed" screen.

6. I tried to re-flash and boot TWRP through fastboot but it would give me the error "Too many links".

7. At this point the device was soft bricked but I made a worse mistake. I tried to flash an official MIUI 11 image using MiFlash but after it finished the device would show a black screen and shut down after 1 second. Fastboot shows the fastboot logo but it also shut downs after 1 second. Computer doesn't recognize it.

Why did this happen? I sent the device to Mi's service center, but I want to know why it went so wrong so I don't make the same mistake again.

Sorry for the common question. Thank you all.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] mrmazak:
The system destroyed message is a common one. It's a result of avb (Android verified boot).

Simple solution is to disable this verity. Done by flashing in fastboot. It should have been part of the unlocking/ twrp guide. But it's not. This makes many people have this error.

Now as for the other issue. That sounds like the hard-brick error that comes from flashing ginkgo firmware on a willow device.

Ginkgo = note 8

Willow = note 8T

Afaik, this brick is not consumer repairable. I have not found any posts saying they had fixed this problem without service center.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] douteiful:
I could flash and boot TWRP first; I could adb push things too. Everything broke after I wiped the partitions. It's like everything became non-writable and I couldn't even boot TWRP recovery. adb push would say "Permission denied" and fastboot boot would say "Invalid command (Too many links)"

Yes, I think this is what happened with the MiFlash. My device was probably Willow. I sent it back to repair but I don't know yet if they will be willing to fix it.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] mrmazak:
The "too many links" is a message you get when you type wrong commands..

Like example:

Fastboot flash flash boot boot.img

See There are too many commands/ links.

Let's hope the service center will fix you up.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] LoadOP2:
Hello, I just wanted to know was your device in Warrenty?. And how much did the mi service center charged you? Thanks
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] douteiful:
Thanks, but I'm pretty sure I entered the command correctly and it was among the lines of "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))". I have searched for the error but nobody seems to know the cause.

I bought it only 1 week ago. It was new, so it's under warranty. But I haven't received a response from the service center yet. I don't know what will happen. I'll keep you posted.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] OliveReeve:
How can you unlock it so fast? I have read that It should take 30 days to unlock bootloader in official way.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] douteiful:
I don't know if they changed it of it's because I had already unlocked a bootloader before (my previous Redmi Note 5) but it only asked to wait for 168 hours (7 days).
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] nneko904:
-You don't reboot to recovery after flashing twrp, it wont stick if you don't reboot it

-No problem for wiping system as ive done full wipe before, it will delete your os (needed for converting to cusrom)

-Tried to copy files into sdcard through twrp is not stable in my experience as i couldnt do it as well (not responding), i turned off device as well but it boot back to recovery quickly by it's own (im using latest twrp official), i dont force myself using adb anymore and just use external sdcard, copied rom directly with sdcard reader, install rom and got bootloop (back to recovery automatically, i format data and boot properly)

-You don't have system so turning off and try booting would be worst decision and because your twrp not stick, you can't go back neither

-Too many links is because adb commands is wrong

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i think you dont need to wait anymore, im unlocking my redmi just a few minutes, maybe because new added verification at latest miui unlock
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] the_weird_aquarian:
lol no.. it's 168 hours usually if you do everything correctly
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] loopypalm:
you should rebout to twrp after flashing it , also you didn't flash vbmeta (i don't know what it does,but mine was fixed once i flash it)
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] kraken77:
On step 5, you can still boot into recovery, the button is Vol up+power, but you press voldown+power(as you mentioned) will bring you to fastboot and get into System is destroyed screen. System is destroyed screen is normal. You just need to flash VBMETA. Your biggest mistakes and caresless is you dont do your research thoroughly. Risk is yours.

Make an habit to place your file to sdcard and always flash DMVERITY after anything you have done inside TWRP. DMVERITY is a must. In your case, vbmeta itself disable that force encryption and if you flash this, youll be able to enter fastboot mode.

Too many links means you dont enter the command correctly.

On steps 7 eventually will bring your phone back. I guess you got the indian version of RN8 where many people experiencing and posted on telegrams about this issues that they are unable to flash miui stock roms when that System is destroyed screen happen and end up bricking the phone. The only way and safest way to prevent this is, to flash VBMETA if you got the System is destroyed screen. Do not ever flash miui roms using miflash until you flashed that VBMETA. Then you are good to go flashing any roms using miflash
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] douteiful:
Update, something weird happened. I just got a message from the service center telling me that the phone had no issues, and they even showed me a video of it working (same IMEI). Which is weird because I'm pretty sure I hard bricked it. My guess is that they unbricked it and didn't tell me for some reason. Either way they didn't charge me any money so I'm happy. I'll get my device back next week and I'll check the things that you told me, particularly the model (ginkgo/willow).
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] douteiful:
Got my phone today. It's working. I don't know how they fixed it, and it's also unlocked. Just for the record, the Xiaomi ADB tool identifies it as a ginkgo, and the model number is M1908C3JH which is apparently ginkgo as well. If so, why did this all happen then?
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] rash.m2k:
Hi All,

I have a LG G710EMW, and I want to get android 10 on it. I live in UK so I flashed EU open rom onto this phone. Now everything appears to work fine, dual sim is working OK, I can call etc, but I get this error every time on startup.

I have read other threads - but they say they get no network, however my phone seems fine. Can I leave this rom or should I wait until brazil/hong hong/aus get android 10 and then flash? Also any idea when that will happen or it's already happened? Can you share the KDZ?
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] gius0161:
Same here... I've flashed ITA android 10 kdz and at the startup i've got the same popup

I've flash back android 9 and I no longer have this problem.

hoping that someone knows a little more...

(my phone isn't dual sim)
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] lefttobleed:
Most of us who cross flash get that error. Volte also does not work. Rest all works perfectly even after that error, so i just ignore it.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] gius0161:
is there any method to remove the warning even with root?
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] lefttobleed:
If you google and see there are some methods for other phones. I did not bother to try, so don't know if it will work with our phones.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] rash.m2k:
Why does VOLTE not work? Any way to fix it?

Yes possible to fix: https://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/how-to/cust-error-solution-t3507311
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] lefttobleed:
I tried the volte solution in guides section and also voenabler magisk module. They did not work for me. I have EMW.

I have shifted to lineages, so am not looking at the development in those threads anymore. Voenabler in lineage os only changed my LTE to LTE+.

Voenabler did work for someone in that thread maybe you can go to that thread and discuss or try on your phone.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] rash.m2k:
How is lineage os? Is it stable as a everyday OS? Any issues? Rather have stock android
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] lefttobleed:
I use the one by Josh.

For me it is stable. I don't use bluetooth, wireless charging, etc. so cannot comment on that.

I find this to be the best ROM out there for now. It has good battery and performance.

Basically you should be ready to experiment and see if you like it. If you want a fully stable phone, and no TIME to experiment, then I would advice you to stick to stock.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] gius0161:
I had already read this guide, but I gave up as the code did not open any menus. Doing some research I found that the code varies by model (ends with 710#). However, unfortunately it does not work. I cannot modify the NT Code and with the 20b base firmware it returns NTCODE WRITE ERROR after edit it.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
Just a short review...so everyone thinking to purchase are aware. I will rate them 6/10 for skins and 10/10 for customer servise

Facts i have paid full price for 2 skins + shipping

20.78£ about 24 euro for 2 skins!

This is not my first skins...but first from them...

They are easy to apply...seems to hold well...

But before purchase... I got 2 and 1 of them has defective circle and they are not 100% fit at least not for me.

See pictures and pics with clear case on....

What do you think?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
And few more + CASE PIC
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
This is how they came
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Vanilj:
Got this black carbon skin for my phone today! Gotta say it fits very well on the phone. It really makes the grip a lot more comfortable and firm in the hand while I'm holding it. They sent me the full skin even though I didn't order for the camera, which was nice of them. :good:
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] biron_w:
I have the textured matte black from them and it fits absolutely fine. Can't take photos as I don't have another phone.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
They are not bad at all....

But little on expensive side.

I have now the white gloss skin on.... Its bad....but i guess is the choice of colour

.textured skins are much better....

But you can get carbon or leather skin for 1 euro or less... For poco f2 aka redmi k30 pro from ali. And they are the same...
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] soza971:
You're sure quality is the same ?

Envoyé de mon POCO F2 Pro en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
Will update with pics... Have carbon blue...carbon white and leather coming.

Had them on poco f1 before from the same seller. They were superb....great fit and excellent grip. So i dont think they are any different. They are cut to precision.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] mookiexl:
So basically I shouldn't have gotten the blue version of the phone because there is no skin to cover that?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
There is...but not 100% for bow all are only covering back panel...the sides will always say the true colour of your phone.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] GalaxyFan88:
Thanks fot the hint searching for Redmi k30 pro skins.:)

I desperately searched for poco f2 skins without any luck.

The crappy aliexpress search didn't contribute to that.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] bozinsky73:
Hi, did someone tried to put a plastic cover over this skin? Does it get affected by the operation?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] GalaxyFan88:
Just applied a skin ordered from Xtreme Skins (carved charcoal).

I must say it fits the white poco with the silver bezel quite well.

It's nice to the touch and grippy due to the structure; also very fingerprint resistant.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
You can clearly see the white colour of your phone... Skin not being aligned around flash light. As well you missed the ring around camera module...

Thanks
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] bozinsky73:
Got a black glossy version, applied in seconds.

Looks great and has amazing grip in my hands. Not too expansive related to quality so my vote in pool will be positive.

My only tought is that they will not last more than few weeks, due to the fact they are made in a rubber-film and they will easily been scratched..

(sorry for my awful pics but I cant take pictures of poco's back with is own camera :silly: )
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] bozinsky73:
Today 3rd day and it's gone
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
What you mean...can you elaborate more please?

Thanks

How it happen? Scratch? Not sticking? I had the same but white...lasted 4 days... It didnt look good...rather like cheapish sticker....for 12 euro..
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] bozinsky73:
Well, after 3 days I found two corners detached from phones' body and cracked, impossible to reattach.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] GalaxyFan88:
Actually the skin is aligned perfectly around the flashlight.

The photo has been taken from a slight angle, that is why the white colour is visible. Other than that the skin is aligned perfectly around the flashlight if I look from top with the phone on a flat surface.

Btw the camera ring was not meant to be skinned in the first place ;)

For me the result is quite good and it looks better in person than on photos.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] LuxusMind:
Well i would like to include my honest review also. I've never purchased nor applied any skin on any of my devices till some days ago. I wanted to try XtremeSkins and got the Carbon Fiber which i failed to apply, totally my fault. I wrote an email to their support telling them what happened and i received an response within some hours from Lee which asked me if i want a refund which i didn't as it was my fault. I ended up receiving two skins instead of one even that the fault was at me struggling to apply it and not at the skin, i applied one of them immediately and everything's starting from the grip to the feeling is perfect. I did heard that their support is good but i think that's not enough, they rock at dealing with customers that's why i'll continue to order from them and recommend their skins to anyone that's interested in quality and good support.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Xoka:
I bought the leather version. Quality wise, no complaints. Fit however, not perfect. It doesn't cover the entire length of the backside. Bought D-brands earlier without any problems.

Since some people here seem to have received good ones, I can only assume it might be a quality control issue?

I'll leave it on but don't think I'll be buying from them again.
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Dadovvv:
looks good but i think it would be better without skin on camera glass
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
Its glass..and glass is glass and glass breaks... Haha JRE....

I felt that better protected then broken...thank you...
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Dadovvv:
??? good one.

But still that sticker doesn't protect against cracking, maybe protect for scratch but not for breaks. because glass is glass and glass breaks even with skin and tempered glass protector. ???
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Accessories] Hunteres:
That simple sticker can protect the surface from sharp objects that can compromise the glass...

Its been proven that even plastic protector is much better then none...scratches are effectively surface damage that may lead to crack...even by changing temperature...

Anyway...i am sure you know what i mean... You are right.... Nice shiny black camera lens would look better with bright yellow.... unfortunately i dont have the skin anymore... And i would return back to dbrand if i will need expensive one again....

Thank you and take care of yourself...
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] prasanthsd:
Hi,

I would like to know which one will be more popular in terms of custom rom development. Or does that not matter much? I would like to get excalibur but does that mean it will lack stuff compared to curtana in the long run?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] gerega:
Look at the current development, the amount of threads, roms, then you should find the answer about the probabilities for the one or the other device. ;)
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) Question] prasanthsd:
Thanks for the reply. I can totally see that curtana has taken off in development and excalibur is not that active. Is that because it was launched 2 months later? I see that both share the same kernel source. So wanted to get others opinion on it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] PianoSam:
All,

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a BMW car adaptor for the inbuilt Bluetooth system (you know the one in the centre console)?

I have just received a 5 series and cannot find a suitable adaptor. They exist for iPhone and Blackberry but not for a Diamond or any other HTC device...

Can anyone help me?

All the best,

Sam.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] bvh667:
also looking for this snap-in adapter

Hi, have you found a suitable BMW snap-in adapter for your HTC?

I have a htc diamond touch and also looking for an suitable adapter.

Please let me know if you found one

Best regards

Bart
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] G-man:
I've just got a BMW and am also interested in a cradle for a HTC Diamond or Diamond HD.

In the last 12months since the above post has anyone came across a suitable cradle? I'm primarily interested in using it to boost the signal strength with the external antenna.

The closest thing I found was this DIY guide: http://forums.5series.net/index.php?showtopic=60462
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] kusnier:
I'm reccomending checking out http://www.brodit.com/

I've just used it to buy mount + holder (Molex version) for my BMW 3 and TouchPro2

It's working very nicely connecting to bluettoth sysetm, and what's more important just looks nice :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] x.para:
I know what you mean. I am also looking for cradle adapter for HTC Desire Z to put in original eldow space in BMW5, but it looks it is not existing.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] SteveyJack:
Went to pre-order on the Samsung website and it's only showing the 128GB version available. Spoken to Samsung on Live Chat and apparently it's the only version available in the UK?!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] minilandl:
Probably not sure when it will be available here in Australia but I am really excited if I end up picking this up I may start work on getting a device tree and twrp built and work on developing custom roms.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] rcstar6696:
i preordered the plus version yesterday in germany with 256 gb but wifi only. will i see if i can support some custom roms for it i think good base is what jesec was doing for s20

i was long time developer ox xiaomi
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Executoraptor:
I talked with samsung and the biggest e-commerce in norway. I was told that for some countries it takes some time before the 256gb model is available. According to Komplett.no it should be available here in norway soon for preorder
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] JavaDa:
I pre-order yesterday the S7+ 128GB Wifi Black by the Samsung site in the Netherlands.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] thecrater:
I was looking forward to ordering the S7+ with 4G/5G with 8GB and 256GB storage but guess what? It's not available in the UK only the 6GB 128GB model which is inferior to my Tab S6 so I'm going to pass on this model which is a shame. What is wrong with Samsung UK?!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] boston909:
Same here - I won't be buying one in the UK until Samsung release the 8GB RAM version. I imagine that may never happen, though, as they never released the higher spec Tab S4 in the UK either.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] dh350nwo:
This will bring me back to sammy after Huawei screwed its US based customers on the M5 series. My prior device was the Note Pro, and i loved it, but no new support and ROMs were iffy.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] advocate2:
I've been holding on to my Pro 12.2 for years now and just sold it on Ebay. I'll use the proceeds to order my S7+ once it is available in the US. I wonder if Samsung will give a trade in allowance for the S4, which is a great tablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] aartvv:
Pre ordered the s7+ 8gb 256 gb with the keyboard cover for just 1034 euro. The original book cover comes free with this tab as a promtion in the Netherlands.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Tryptonite:
It is available now in the US to be reserved on samsung.com, looks like the only incentive is a $35 instant credit for accessories. I definitely want it but want to see if anyone else has better offers
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] advocate2:
Just put in my pre-order for the wifi 128 gb Plus in grey. They also offered a $300 Trade in for my Sprint S4 and a small military discount which will go toward taxes.

Since it's just a sign up for a pre-order, there's no downside to ordering and then not completing the order if you find a better deal elsewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Moirae:
I'm trading in my tab s6 and getting 450 for it, I only spent 500 when I bought it so i'm happy. Reserved tab s7+ 256 mystic silver for 408$. Tbh I'm still a little worried about the size. 10.5 inches was already BIG though I did get used to it. Hope I get used to the s7+ as well.

I'm sure we will get a pre order bonus, I just wish it was coming out sooner. Sucks we have to wait so much longer than in the US.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Deathman20:
Just saw on Samsung's website, least from the US side $300 credit on a Trade in for the S4...

Truly hoping I can get the 256GB model here before the end of the month at Best Buy (release supposedly Friday). Get 10% off the device then can just sell the S4 out right.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] angka8:
pre order the bronze s7+ tab in Singapore. only delivering from 7th September. black one started delivering
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Spewy1:
I have ordered the S7+ in bronze. Due for delivery today ?

Really looking forward to it. Hope the increase in size isn't overbearing but it's smaller (just) than my surface pro so it should be ok.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Spewy1:
So much for the notification that it would be delivered today ☹️

Fingers crossed it will be tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] Huntyz:
Getting my Tab s7+ on monday and need to get the free pre order keyboard cover too.