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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 1890170:
Not surprising me.

Malicious software comes in several flavors, distinguished primarily by their method of propagation. The two most pervasive forms are viruses and worms. A virus attaches itself to an existing program such that, when that program is executed, bad things happen. Like a biological virus, it cannot live without a host. In contrast, a worm is an independent program that reproduces itself without requiring a host program. Depending on the form, a worm may be able to propagate without any action on the victim's part. Most malicious software today consists of worms rather than viruses.

Worms and viruses require slightly different protection mechanisms because of their different propagation methods. A virus scanner operates by searching for the signatures of known viruses. A signature is a characteristic pattern that occurs in every copy of a virus. It might be a string of characters, such as a message that the virus will display on the screen when activated, or it might be binary computer code or even a particular bit of data that is embedded in the virus. These patterns are identified by technicians at organizations specializing in computer security and are then made available on security Web sites. Virus scanners can then download the patterns to bring their internal pattern lists up to date.

An Antivirus software is checking your Android devices's apps and comparing them to known types of malware ( viruses & worms). It will also scan your Android device for behaviors that may signal the presence of a new, unknown malware. Typically, Antivirus software uses all of these 3 detection processes:

Specific Detection – This works by looking for known malware by a specific set of characteristics.

Generic Detection – This process looks for malware that are variants of known “families,” or malware related by a common codebase.

Heuristic Detection – This process scans for previously unknown viruses by looking for known suspicious behavior or file structures.

Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate. Trojans must spread through user interaction such as opening an email attachment or downloading and running a file from the Internet.

IMHO Android itself is a pretty secure operating system.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fpdragon:
Thank you for the good explanation. But how can I track down the originator of the popup adds?

I would expect that the originator of the adds runs as a system app. If I could find out which system app does this and It's functions is not neccessary (eg system update or something) then I could kill and remove it.

BTW, after disabling the chrome browser it seems that there are no popup adds any more. For two days no more adds. I guess this is because I removed the last browser from the system and now the adds can't be opend? But still it would be cool to track down the application that opens the adds if I need a browser one time.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kouseralamin:
It seems that you have turned on notification from a website in chrome. Clear chrome browsing data. Re-enable chrome. And check whether you receive any adds or not.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
Which firmware on Note 20 Ultra SM-N986B/DS can be installed with native call recording?

UK firmware BTU does it have call recording and will it work in any other country? Is it unlocked firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] karan malhotra:
The problem is that the CSC code does not change even if the flash is successful

The problem is that the CSC code does not change even if the flash is successful ... I tried flashing my N20 ultra with multiple open firmware, used INS, XFE, BTU, DBT, every time the flash via odin passed and was successful but post reboot, the csc code did not change.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Ing.King:
is it still possible to change CSC with sim card ? e.g. Israel

samkey or mysterydev is not working anymore ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
On my Note 10 Plus. I changed from Dubai firmware to UK XEU and I got the native call recording. I always used XEU but not sure about BTU as I never used it. XEU for Note 20 Ultra is not out yet. So does anyone know if BTU have call recording?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
Anyone using UK BTU firmware who can confirm about the native stock call recording please. I did flash with the firmware. Only CSC file I didn't use. I used Home.CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] behemot24:
On Note 9 and Note 10+ I had no problems to get the native call recorder by doing a simple factory reset with a thai sim in the phone. But this method doesn't work with Note 20 Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
No one there to help or know the answer? No one using UK BTU firmware?? :( :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
Does anyone know which firmware have native call recording? That would help too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tribalfs:
My unit, Philippine variant, has N986BXXU1ATH3. I successfully changed CSC from XTC to INS using *#272.. INS has native call recording.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
Thank you but what do you mean by *#272...

You didn't use Odin? I will try to flash with Odin with BTU today let's see what happens.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tribalfs:
I did not. It's the stock firmware on my unit.

Dialing *#272*[IMEI]#. You can watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2fEsTcqE4s&t=1s

Check if it will work on your unit.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] inningsdefeat500:
Why the fuss over call recording, use Boldbeast or ACR app, far advanced call recorders which do VOIPs as well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
Thank you all for the help. I do appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
This didn't work brother.

I get connection problem or invalid MMI code.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Virgo_Guy:
*#272*IMEI# is applicable to some CSCs only.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] aaronlee0712:
These don't work on Android 10
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] inningsdefeat500:
I use em, Boldbeast works
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Ing.King:
guys, try new ACR 33.3, I am more than satisfied, I have just tried it. Bluetooth only one side, but normal call is awesome on both sides. IDK how they fixed it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] DeaDman594:
Anyone Can help Which Firmware have the Native call Recording? I tried to flash with BTU, INS, XME none worked for me. Please help me.

The Phone was bought from Malaysia
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] farehmani:
Can Anyone confirm if Open China CSC (CHC) is able to enable Native Call Recording? also does the *#272* code works on it???

Please reply anyone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] behemot24:
It seems the call recording is fine, but you might lose other functions like samsung pay: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-2...ording-sm-n9860-hk-note-t4160291/post83546017
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tonime:
Yes works fine Native Call Recording with Open China CSC (CHC).

No code necessary, it´s native in rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] android-incredible:
Could anyone confirm if boldbeast recording still working? With the latest update mine stopped working.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] farehmani:
Great and what about Samsung pass and Google services, all present in full and does this tomorrow updates aswell. Like if I shift from TGY, will I be left deprived of anything?

Also can I only update home_csc of CHC instead of all rom? I don't want to setuon my phone again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] inningsdefeat500:
Would like to know the same
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] fjorger:
Hi,

Good question, going thru the whole ordeal of using a CHC rom, and then manually adding Google services, it's probably not worth it.

But more important, what about the SIM swap trick (reset needed) on the native Hong-Kong rom, but instead of using a Thailand local SIM (code that doesn't have any ROM available - that's why it works on Exynos not Snapdragon), using a CHC (Open Main Land China) local SIM card?

That might do the trick.

The only problem, is sourcing out a low cost (CHC sim) on ebay (most say Hong Kong - kind do defeating the purpose) just to try on.

If successful, we might end up with TGY/CHC , and call recording. Who knows?

Anyone using a TGY SM-N9860 and also possessing a CHC SIM card? Feedback would be wonderful...

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] fjorger:
Hi Behemot24,

Can you please confirm if both note 9 and 10+ you were able to successfully to activate ”call recording” using your Thai SIM and reset trick, were Exynos variants?

Just wondering, because I was also able to use ”call record feature” on both my old Note9 and note10, but there were both Exynos models (Dual SIM Europe type - XXU - International version) thus having THL (Thailand) available/acceptable CSC option.

So this Swap trick limitation (using Thai SIM card) and our Note Ultra SM-N9860 maybe related to the fact that there are no firmwares for Snapdragon models in Thailand (only Exynos), so CSC swap will not trigger anything within the ROM code.

Just a theory.

Regards.

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Hi,

Now that you mentioned that, I went and checked it, and guess what? Well, not working anymore [emoji19].

Now, it's even worse (before it was just the low incoming voice volume, no Bluetooth recording and poor integration), now nothing works.

Maybe the developer will look into it soon.

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] android-incredible:
I just downloaded call recorder from the play store, works but I can't here the other person loud.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] farehmani:
Haaha thats what everyone knows from ages...

Were speaking of.changing CSCs here that'll do the trick
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Ing.King:
I cannot see any call recorder working without root or integrated CR within fw itself from supplier (INS,THL,...) Especially with A11
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] behemot24:
Yes, my Note 9+ and 10+ were both Exynos and it worked. And so was my Note 20 Ultra 5G but it didn't work on this one :(

Then without call recording and with a crappy processor not dealing well with the battery, I decided to change the Exynos for a Snapdragon. I still have no call recording on the Snapdragon (TGY), but at least the battery behaves better...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] fjorger:
Hi,

Thanks for the feedback (appreciated).

So, you were using an Exynos Note 20 Ultra and the "SIM trick using a Thai operator card", no longer works?

That's too bad, I thought the problem was only "Snapdragon" region related.

This is not good at all, that means Samsung patched the code to avoid this type of trickery.

So my theory of trying the same trick using instead a "Local China SIM" was/is probably doomed from the start.

Apparently the only solution "without root and/or external recoder's" is loading the CHC rom, then remove/disabling all unwanted China stuff, and finally adding Google Play store services.

There is a user on XDA that is already using a SM-N9860 with CHC rom and Google services.

Maybe we can share, how difficult is the procedure.

For now (with the third ROM release/installation build, BoldBeast if completely silent), we are all silent (no more call recording).

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Ing.King:
[MENTION=1024633]fjorger[/MENTION] try ACR 33.4 from GP, quality not bad not terrible, not even close to native recorder, but better than silence
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] fjorger:
Hi there,

Thanks.

But where did you download Version 33.4? I Can only see 33.3 (in XDA Labs).

Regards,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Ing.King:
google play 33.4

I prefer unchained and "modded" ;) latest 33.3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] fjorger:
Yeah version 33.4 from Google Play store is a "no go" for me due to the latest Google policies (it doesn't show info about the recorded call).

So I tried 33.3 from XDA Labs, and all working again.

Thank you very much.

Regards,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] behemot24:
Exactly... I was unpleasantly surprised to notice this :(

And I don't want to flash the CHC firmware because it seems that I would lose Samsung Pass and possibly Samsung Pay (a french user published a very detailed report here after flashing CHC on a Note 10+ - I think you can get a pretty decent translation with google translate if you want to have a look at it)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] fjorger:
Hi behemot24,

Thank you very much for the link (very useful indeed), I don't think it's worthy (in my humble opinion).

And I'm glad you shared the useful post (I was consedering trying the CHC rom), but now, don't think so...

Too many changes and restrictions, now I understand why it's more than 1GB in size (compared to the HK TGY rom), it's full of crap ;).

I will continue to use ACR ;), until a "non-root" method of adding "native recording" to the Hong Kong firmware arises.

Regards,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] farehmani:
I converted my Note20 Ultra 5g 9860 ROM from TGY Hong-Kong to CHC Open China and it was a very unsatisfying experience. Native call recording was there already and quality was obviously matchless but it was horrible to be restricted to Chinese only stuff like search and apps etc. Also there was no Samsung pass and Even Netflix was not available in downloaded playstore so it was very horrifying. I kept the ROM for 24 hours and reverted back to TGY and now it feels like home.

Will be waiting until some non-root method of perfect all recording comes out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] inningsdefeat500:
Awesome info - ACR works with I dont think it does with BT - I have boldbeast pro from like 5-6 years, their forum helps with settings. Once I get to know the right combo and test it, will post here
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
Who is buying the "4a XL" because of the bigger display?
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] interfreak:
I am.

Will be upgrading from a OnePlus 6t, CPU performance is similar between the SD845 and SD765G.
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
Phone size comparison with the Pixel 4a: https://j.mp/2QFNDtU

The Pixel 4a looks really small compared to the OP 6T! ;)
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] interfreak:
It does, but this is the forum for the 4a 5G which is similar in size to the OnePlus 5:

https://phonesized.com/compare/#1126,814
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] JunBringer:
I'll be upgrading my PIxel 3a XL to this 4a 5G. I haven't had a daily driver phone for this long in forever so I'm ready for an upgrade.
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
Thanks for the link. I had to add the 4a, because the 4a 5G is not yet in their database.
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] k3vink3vin:
I am returning the 4a and getting the 4a 5G
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iwearthebelt:
So, I've been holding off on getting a new phone for a long time. I said to myself that I wouldn't buy another phone until a decent sized 5G phone comes out that's not $1000 or more. I've been using the Nexus 6P since I bought it when it was released . The day It arrived in the mail I unlocked it, rooted it and started flashing all sorts of roms and mods until the last Resurrection Remix was released on Oreo and have hung with it since, going through 4 batteries, 3 displays, 2 charging ports and 1 fingerprint sensor. I picked up one inexpensive tablet in the meantime to entertain myself but have finally been able to order the new Google Pixel 4a 5G which should arrive around November 20th. It's going to be a huge difference in specs between the two devices and although from what I understand the software in the Pixel 4a 5G is really good, I'm definitely looking forward to getting the latest Resurrection Remix rom when it's available. I hear it's available for the Pixel 4a and it's excellent. Anyone else waiting to get their hands on this device to start running custom roms and modifying the crap out of it?
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] CenFlo:
Hilarious that I read this, the 6P is still my all time favorite phone, hands down. The size, thin-ness (is that a word) and just overall loved the 6P more than anything. I just got my 4a 5G this week and need to activate it. I did find out today it won't fully work in the VZM 5G UWB band.... which is a bummer, but oh well.

I need to dust off my 6P and update it, just for the memories. ;)
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] iwearthebelt:
I really liked the 6P myself. Wish I didn't crack the digitizer on it or I'd still use it as a backup. I have my original galaxy nexus as well. That was a good phone back in the day but I didn't realize just how slow it is until I fired it up about 6 months ago. First phone I ever unlocked and rooted. What a great phone the 4a 5G has been so far, I don't have any complaints about it. As far as I know there's no custom recovery for it yet so I'm still holding off on rooting it. There's not a lot of mods and only one custom ROM but I'm sure there are people working on it. Get yours activated, you'll like it.
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] MegaJuif:
Bought 4a 5g for the price, and battery life, same camera as pixel apparently
[Google Pixel 4a 5G Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
I would prefere the compacter size of the Pixel 5, but the 'under-display' speaker is a no-go for me. I will wait for the 5a! ;-) My 4a5G is still in it's unopened box, since my Pixel 2 is running official LineageOS with current security updates and does all I want.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieran_buffet:
hello again peeps,

ive been gently banging my head around these past few days because i keep walking into knowledge pockets and nothing i can find, in the form of help or internet information, is filling in these holes. i originally planned to take my oneplus device and obtain the source code for oxygenos so i could build and customise it. this seems to have become a dead end so now i just want to build stock android via AOSP, but i dont understand what software i need to get the AOSP working on any device, so far i understand that you need 3 components; 1) Kernel 2) Vendor files (if any) 3) "Proprietary binaries".

The problems are, i have no idea how to obtain these "proprietary binaries", i have no idea where to put any 3 of them in the downloaded android source tree (after repo sync), and i dont know if thats all the information i need to atleast build and flash a stock image onto any phone. i think i have the kernel files i need on OnePlusOSS github and there is a vendor.img in the OTA update files, and a directory in my phone. if anybody could please guide me in the right direction, it'd be very cool. i just want to get started and have some fun.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieran_buffet:
thank you for every inch of text in your reply. I have a oneplus 8. Ah right, so the vendor folder CONTAINS the proprietary binaries/blobs.

it seems safest for me to use the kernel in the manufacturers github for the first flash as i want to be careful with making changes. may i ask what "aosp-caf" is? or can i find out using the resource you provided? thank you again.

my new understanding is, you need; 1) android source (e.g android-10-r5) 2) kernel 3) proprietary blobs. this helps a lot and is a lot clearer. the last issue i have is with knowing where to put the kernel and the blobs. i think if i am not mistaken you put the blobs in a vendor folder after the build? i am unsure with the kernel. i am going to definitely check this guy out. your time means a lot to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Guyinlaca:
So I had a bad install of the Verizon August security patch causing battery and Bluetooth issues. For fun, I decided to install the U1 firmware. The software on Sammobile for July 2020 under U1 USA (Verizon) is the Staw Wars version. This version can be installed as long as you are on bootloader 4. Whats interesting is on Verizon, you end up with VZW/VZW/VZW under software service provider.

The only difference I can see in software versions is that the Star Wars model has OYZ in the name, while the regular XAA model is OYM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
As far as the CSCs go, they makes sense. Mine is TMB/TMB/XAA. The last CSC is hard-coded and will never change. It merely reflects where the device was intended to go...carrier or factory unlocked.

The first two CSCs reflect the sales code of the carrier you're using it on (so the SIM, basically), and the other is the features unique to that carrier. For example, with the unlocked firmware, i still get WiFi calling on TMB, whereas you won't on VZW, despite running identical firmware. They change when the phone provisions the SIM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Guyinlaca:
It should also be noted that unlike previous Android versions, Wifi Calling DOES work on Verizon with U1 firmware on Android 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] hyoriboa2:
Can you share me the link to download firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Guyinlaca:
You have to find it through Sammobile. Search under firmware and by your model number. Make sure you know what you're doing before flashing, and it will wipe your phone.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] woale:
In order to get the stock HTC AZERTY keyboard (preferably via cab install), is there a way to extract the Keyboard app from the French ROM ?
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] UPapi98:
I had my cell phone screen replaced, did some tests and I saw that the hz of the screen fluctuates between 45 and 60, most of the time remaining at 45. It is really too annoying, it is possible to force 60 hz thanks to some app?
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] NewtScamander:
In every single review I see that it has this issue, very similar to the P30 Pro issue when recording video due to the RYYB sensor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6qf7lhhr7s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q8YUwhmqo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2lnF-a4xyU
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opirata:
Hi everyone,

I've installed an app via an .apk file on my fire hd 8 (7th gen). Unfortunately, it can't be launched without google play store "The version of the GooglePlay services on the device is not authentic. Please install a valid version".

I am trying to avoid Google services.

I've tried to install my app via Aurora Store, but i get the same error message.

I've also tried sideloading it via toolbox, same result.

Is there any alternative to make my application work on the tablet without having google play store installed?

If not, i will use the firetoolbox to install it. After installing the PlayStore, is there a way to completely uninstall it from my device un the future? Finally, do i need to create an account with my personnal info in order to download any app on the googleplaystore?

Thanks all in advance for your help and tips !! :good::)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AmznUser444 Dev:
Before you uninstall or re-install Google Play store and other Google services. You can disable the Google Play services from device administrator.

You can use MicroG