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[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Morgrain:
Seamless update is worth so much. Setting up a phone when its your daily driver is just so much work. No banking pin app will work, you have to set up messangers again, alot of apps will barely work (even with backup services like swift backup or titan) and some apps can't even be backuped at all and will create errors when loading backups.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blue2018:
[MENTION=321827]i5lee8bit[/MENTION], I just followed your tutorial to successfully upgrade the October patch with the files you provided. Everything is okay. Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic sharing.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] i5lee8bit:
I still haven't bothered with TWRP since the HTC U12+ days, and I actually found that I prefer it that way. Pretty sure TWRP needs to be updated for each (or at least most) monthly update btw. But thanks for the info, looks like 64mb is now the normal way Magisk outputs the patched boot image.

Yeah, I only backup/restore certain apps (data or apps not on app store) when switching phones because there are always those little glitchy problems and what not if relying on TiBu / Swift too much. I'll use the built in backup/restore for certain apps (like Nova), but other than that when doing a clean install, while Android has better built in features to make it easier to migrate compared to a few years ago, it is still a major PITA.

Thanks for the info! Just updated the OP so there isn't a huge scary caution, lol. I figured it would be fine when I tested with August patched with v21.0 and still came out to 64mb, but thanks for the confirmation.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xclaim494:
Silly Question Maybe

guys its been a while so pls have patience with my ignorance. I have Xfinity Pixel 4xl and need to use it on T-mobile. Under Developer options,. OEM Unlocking is greyed out and it does not allow me to modify. Am i screwed ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] smithilberry:
I tried updating and I can't figure out why it is not working...

Upon boot, I am still on Sept patch with root.

Then eventually it tells me that an update is available to be installed and to reboot to finish.

When I reboot, it says that there was an error.

Magisk no longer has "install after OTA" option. Anyone have any ideas?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] i5lee8bit:
Sorry about the late response, but maybe this info might help (it's a post I made on slickdeals.net regarding b/l unlocking the P4 series): https://slickdeals.net/f/14385296-x...e-399-free-shipping?p=140865899#post140865899

Also important to note, there is a difference between SIM unlocking (so you can use with T-Mobile) and oem/BL unlocking (so you can modify / root the phone).

tl;dr on my slickdeals post: SIM unlock status controls the oem (bootloader) unlock toggle status. Verizon is known to be the only variant where they fully prevent BL unlocking. XMo is an MVNO off of Verizon. Nobody has reported yet whether it can be done on XMo variants even after SIM unlocking. So you might be screwed.

Did you follow the OP / 2nd post exactly? And made sure you're sideloading the correct, Oct 2020 ota zip? Should work fine with the given instructions and links. Make sure you downloaded (or just redownload) all the correct files.

Tbh it sounds like you're just reinstalling the Sept update and boot files.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Morgrain:
The November update is out. Anyone here already got the new files?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldOfJohnboy:
I do... not sure if there's a separate thread as this is for the October update.

Side note, I apparently can no longer BOOT to TWRP to flash the Magisk Zip as even the TWRP Coral Beta doesn't decrypt Android 11. So, looks like I'm stuck manually patching the Boot and flashing via bootloader. :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] jacllondon:
Do you have the tmobile or the unlocked userdata?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] jacllondon:
BTW samfirm or freya do not have any f707u firmaware
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
Yes, you absolutely CAN get F707U firmware from Frija
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] jacllondon:
thanks.

You were right. Iwas putting f707u with error. it needed to be sm-707u....Newby mistake lol

What is the csc of unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
XAA
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] jacllondon:
Thank you. So I flashed everything with odin. Trying to de brand from att to unbranded. I flashed successful but the att logo and bloatware are still there. tried to use Tmobile user data, but does not overwrite theatt one. Am I doing something wrong? maybe forgetting a step to delete att userdata before flashing tmb's one? Thank you

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nevermind. I used a patched odin and flashed the XAA... thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] Stuart R:
What (if any) are the differences between the US models (F707U) and the European models (F707B)? Can European builds be applied to US models? I'm asking because Android 11 has been released for the European models but not the US ones yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
Nope
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
AT&T USERDATA for Android 11 has been added - build TL6.

I also added the full firmware package because I didn't see that anyone else had uploaded it on AFH yet.

From now on, you can expect AT&T USERDATAs to be added right away, when new bootloaders and new Android versions are released ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] Stuart R:
Indeed. I've downloaded two Android 11 releases there!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] bhoot1234567890:
Hey, I have a SM-F707U ATT and it doesn't have One UI 3 so what should I flash on it to get One UI 3? sorry of the question is too noob
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
Idk which update added One U1 3.0. I guess flash Android 11 and see if that has it
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
Bootloader 2 firmware has been added, along with the AT&T USERDATA - build ending in UD9
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
One UI 3.1.1 for U firmware was just added - go get it if you're interested!! Build UH4
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
One U1 3.1.1 has now been released for U1 firmware as well - available via the various firmware download tools
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
Android 12 full firmware and AT&T USERDATA has been added - build UL9
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] luookeee:
Hello, do you have the latest att firmware, thank you very much for sharing！！
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
I see you haven't read the OP.

"....any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time...."
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] luookeee:
Of course I saw it. I'm just worried about what's different. Let me try it thank you！！
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
I don't think you did see it, because the OP also clearly states that the firmware is identical, no matter which carrier the phone is originally from
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] luookeee:
I failed odin（3.14.4） show tips“FAIL!SHA256 IS INVALID" Firmware version：F707U1UEU2FVF2
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] luookeee:
Never mind bro, I did see it, I'm just not sure if the other firmware works.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
That's because you're not using Patched Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] luookeee:
I made it! ! ! thank you! ! !
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Guides, News, & Discussio] iBowToAndroid:
Great!
[General Topics] Antebios:
With the breaking news that current T-mobile customers can get the pre-sale of the HTC Dream (Google Android phone), I am definitely getting one, but my wife doesn't care. So, if I get an extra Dream, how much could I make off of it by selling it? What if I sell it on eBay? Is there going to be as much of a stampede for the Dream as there was for the iPhone?
[General Topics] dragonmasterx:
well i dont know maybe not very much iphone was a hit cause of its brand apple
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Questions & Answers] Rajonish biswas:
Hello, I am rajanish again. May be my phone efs file is broken, it shows no IP address , wifi mac address and bluetooth even no imei available, how can i resolve this.. I even tried flashing fastboot rom through mi flash.. nothing works. if you have any solution, let me know. i will look forward to you.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] johnny_chimpo:
my Dialer is almost 5 GB I understand it is related to the messaging app

where is the data stored so I can keep the pics that were sent to me and delete the rest.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] StatikBlue:
So recently, I'd say maybe since getting the Sept update last week here in Canada on my s20+ (g986w). I've been noticing my recent apps screen changing the way it looks and behaves while running Nova Launcher on OneUi 2.5.

Using gesture navigation, I'll swipe up and get my recent apps screen which I've always seen since getting this device and always running Nova Launcher. Grey background with apps as tiles. Current app as first tile, swipe left for other apps.

But sometimes when I swipe up my recent apps screen shows my current app in full screen, swipe right for other open apps. Search bar and close button are transparent and sometimes hard too see.

Anyways see pics. (apologies for the open apps and subject) Just finding this odd.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] prec10us2:
My MiA1 got stuck on Main Menu yesterday. I couldn't power it off or restart as neither the power button nor the volume buttons were responding. After an hour it automatically powered off. When I booted it up again, it was stuck on AndroidOne logo. So I decided to reset my phone. When I booted in recovery mode, there's an error being displayed at the bottom. It says "Failed to clear BCB message: failed to sync /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/misc: Operation not permitted". Anyway I started resetting the phone but even after 2 hours it was stuck on "Formatting /data...". Next I tried to flash stock rom using MiFlash tool but it takes too long to flash. I have seen videos in which it happens in 200-500 seconds. I ran MiFlash for more than 6000 seconds and then diconnected my phone. I don't understand what is the issue here.

Please note that I have never unlocked bootloader before. Phone was running on the stock rom.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] ranjodhricky:
first thing first after reading your post it seems your Nand chip is faulty but i'm not sure.

so MiFlash works only for Unlocked Bootloader.

first try unlocking bootloader with fastboot

then try flashing stock rom

or

you can try QFIL tool from QPST for flashing stock rom.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] prec10us2:
I tried to unlock bootloader with fastboot but whenever i use the command "fastboot oem unlock" it reboots my phone. After again booting into fastboot mode, if i check the bootloader unlock status, it shows false. Is there anything I am doing wrong?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] ranjodhricky:
i think you haven't enabled oem unlocking in developer settings now i think there is no way to unlock bootloader and without unlocking you cant flash with MiFlash. you can try QFIL for flashing i think it will work with locked bootloader if not then you have to got service center and they will flash it for u

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try flashing in edl mode restart in fastboot then enter

fastboot oem edl

phone screen goes black and led blinks then try flashing

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if all of the above not working try putting phone into edl mode by testpoint it will work here is the link for the image and tutorial for putting phone into edl with test point

http://gsmclinic.com/redmi-a1-xiaomi-mdi2-edl-pinout-edl-test-point/

after putting into edl flash it with MiFlash or Qfil.

but you have to open the back case of phone.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] prec10us2:
fastboot oem edl is not working. It shows:

OKAY [ 0.068s]

Finished. Total time: 0.073s

But my phone remains in fastboot mode only. I guess service center is the only I have.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] ranjodhricky:
you have to wait 10 to 15 second after entering the cmd sometime it takes some time to reboot into edl or you can use test point method it will works for you. i think even guys at service center also use test point to flash the firmware if you can remove the back cover you can try it.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] prec10us2:
Thanks for all the help that you have provided :angel:. For now, I have sent my phone to the service center. Lets see if they can work something out.
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] janni0077:
Hi all, ok so ive done some reading on how to debloat this phone in order to improve the battery life, limit tracking and save data by removing the unneccesary software that runs in the background while we wait for a custom rom to be developed.

Have a look at the following:

Universal Android Debloater

XiaomiADBFastbootTools

Also have a look at F-Droid (and install Aurora Droid) and the Aurora Store if you care about your privacy and the tracking that comes with Playstore apps.

Netguard is also excellent in limiting internet connection to apps you decide (even system apps) in order to save data and to protect your privacy.

If ive missed anything please feel free to post here so all of us can help one another.

Thanks
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] Surendra Ravindra Sonawan:
How I remove system apps without root
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] htorsten2020:
Did you try Android GSI (see Phh-usson-GSI)? This is more AOSP ROM type of GSI
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] floyyt:
>How I remove system apps without root

With xiaomi adbfastboot tools. Working flawlessly
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] 0purple:
Using ADB. Google
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] Interesting 🤔:
What are the bloatwares you have removed so far? Did anything malfunction after that?

Which bloatware apps are necessary and should not be deleted?
[Redmi 9C Guides, News, & Discussion] Mapuku:
after a mild debloating - the recorded videos don't play.

otherwise I have a feeling every phone has 90% unneeded garbage
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] sngskunk:
On hardspl 3.56:

task 28 55aa, doesnt do the same thing as hardspl 3.29, i think, is there a similiar command that does what it should on 3.56 as it did in 3.29?
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] killerBRs:
I recently formatted the Moto Z3 Play, Brazil Version XT1929-5 2 chip, via PC.

Using flash firmware, I unlocked the bootloader and installed a RETAIL BR firmware. :)

The device lost the baseband, but you can still check IMEI via Fastboot, it no longer works with CHIP or WIFI. :(

I tried to Relock the Bootloader to use the motorola recovery program, but the program it didn't work.

I tried to unlock the bootloader again but the system says "Connect to the internet or contact the carrier"(OEM Unlock is Grayed Out, I Cannot enable it again), and I can only use the device in Reverse Tethering via PC gnirehtet.

I tried to update the device but the device does not enter recovery, he says he updated the version but the system does not enter recovery mode to update system, only in bootloader / fastboot mode, and then I cannot enable OEM unlocking, is grayed out (OBS: OEM UNLOCK in certain devices enable after system update, im "updating" system" if grayed option enable gain.

What can I do? :confused:
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
You didn't need to lock bootloader to use motorola rescue and smart assistant (LMSA)

https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] killerBRs:
The program has a key error when searching for the device's firmware.

BTW, I Solved Wifi/Carrier problem after updating using system update in Reverse Tethering via PC. The baseband updated.

Ironically I thought it would not work, after all the recovery mode does not enter, in the update it goes into fastboot mode, After 4 Security Updates, wifi and chip back to work.

OEM Unlock is enabled to unlock again. :D
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] killerBRs:
By the way, do you know of any way to make android accept to update system again? since after trying to update after the July 2020 security update, the system says "It was compromised" after Flash Stock ROM.
[Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Use Lmsa flash update

Moto ota update has lots of problems.
[Samsung Galaxy A30 Questions & Answers] Harishrajdr:
I found this in A20 forum... Will these GSIs work?

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/gsi/

It has GSIs of OxygenOS, Xperia and many more

Thanks in Advanced
[Samsung Galaxy A30 Questions & Answers] DILTON:
:)

Does the gsi listed boot on A30?
[Samsung Galaxy A30 Questions & Answers] Harishrajdr:
That's my question....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Senstational EggMan:
Helo Guys,

Recently when i flashed my S9+ Single Sim, after this it shows 2 IMEI no. in settings and also model no. changed, moreover on the origional IMEI Sim is not working and the other is showing 000000 is there any way to get back my device in working condition again. a Screenshot is also attached.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
Today, I found that ccswe is again not working due to knox license issues, I emailed the dev, and told me that, for whatever reason, samsung revoked his license, again… what a pity this thing is… I am confident about the dev solving this issue, meanwhile.. Samsung: ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] moralesd66:
Yeah it's been like that for months. Very disappointing. I find that I'm forced to pay for an appblocker onna yearly basis that has no managed to be viable longer than a year. I miss the GatesJunior rooting years. His apk manager was the best.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] ptko15:
Hopefully he's able to get his license back and get the app working. Best part about this guy is I don't have to re buy the app when it starts working again. And he does communicate. I also hope his health is good, last time he was in the hospital for a while.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
Yes, the dev is really a honest guy, no need to re-buy or anything of the sort, I think he has troubles derived of how powerful his app is, hopefully he will fix this issue shortly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] raul6:
i also hope he manages to resolve this unfortunate issue with Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] JoshReuben:
Can anyone share the apk? It's been removed from the play store.

I'm so sick of Samsung's bull**** bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] moralesd66:
Even if you had the apk it wouldn't work. Still has to verify the key and dial into Samsung. It's a lost cause for now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] blackspy_:
as i understand that this app needs root to work - wouldn't f.e. Titanium Backup pro be an alternative ? or even remove apps via ADB ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] moralesd66:
I've never rooted this phone and it worked like a charm. Don't think root was ever achieved for the VZW N10+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
There are two versions, the one for rooted devices does not need knox licensing, and it is free I think, the other one, which is a pay app works on non rooted devices, that is precisely why it relies on knox
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] blackspy_:
oh - i never read about the possibility to really remove apps, without root. interesting. i wouldn't mind paying for this.

for me the two missing things on Samsung stock: proper backups like in titanium, including log-ins, or diskimages, as in TWRP-recovery and completely removing useless apps like FaceBook. deactivating them in Appmanager seems to be no proper solution, especially as as many of them can't be deactivated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
Well ccswe, and for that matter, package disabler pro, do not have the ability to unistall certain system apps, they can just totally disable them, ccswe is more powerful than package disabler pro, as it is able to block things inside an app without disabling completely the app itself
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Lots of pesky things.

PD MDM is the only reason this 10+ is usable without root.

Lol, AT&T updates/apps and bixby* get blocked first...

*Bixby Vision and Vision Framework are needed by the cam.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] w41ru5:
The fine granularity on the app is great. We can see all the servi, activities and other interesting elements of each app. I've seen something like that only with apps that have root access, like MyAndroidTools for example.

I was testing the free ccswe app when it stopped working. I'm gonna buy the paid version, the only draw back was that I saw just 10+ downloads on the store. Was wondering why ppl don't buy it. Reading here your opinions gives me more reasons to get it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] w41ru5:
I've blocked them and camera works fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
No, no it doesn't. Target tracking (yellow square) needs it, possible advanced metering functions and probably more.

Those two Bixby apps only run when the cam needs them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] rsngfrce:
It does not appear to me that he lost his Knox license, I read sonewhere that he said the "free" model no longer works and he has a paid version up now, so he must have just disabled the license for the free version. The paid version is showing 100+ downloads now.

Stupid question, but I mainly used CCSWE to disable apps starting at boot. However, I never really confirmed if it was working and I've see other apps claim to do that (non-root) such as All-In-One Toolbox I believe. Has anyone confirmed thay CCSWE actually prevented selected apps from starting at boot?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] raul6:
He has posted a notice via ccswe update that Samsung has revoked his partner licence and without it and the keys that license grants the app can not function. both free and paid app are rendered inactive
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] SAPhil:
The developer seems a decent chap and has told me that if I buy the paid version again and email him the details he will refund the original licence. Thing is I'm reluctant to pay for something that depends on a licence I don't own. If I'd realized that it only works seemingly at the whim of Samsung, I probably wouldn't have bought it in the first place!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] rsngfrce:
If Samsung has revoked his partner license, how is he selling a paid version of the app? Is that why it is a beta, so all the reviews from people saying they just purchased it and it doesn't work don't show? Even if he gets it working again, it seems like an extreme gamble to purchase an app that keeps loosing its licensing.

Is there any other non-root method of disabling startups on a Samsung phone?