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[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] Jeroen1000:
The modem itself supports all the bands but it requires extra RF-front end stuff to make it work (antenna's and chips that logically go before the modem) and, lastly, software support. If the RF-front end would be the same for all of the variants, a simple reflash to the correct region is likely to work.

Anyway, it is not a matter of traces I believe but simply cost cutting not to include some physical components. Short of changing the PCB, which is pretty pointless from a cost perspective, there is nothing we can do. However, to what extent software locks have been applied to Chinese and Indian models is unclear. But the US variant does have other physical components compared to the EU variant (I asked OnePlus themselves).

If you are interested, I can try to search the article I read not too long ago which details the various components.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] jcsww:
Cost cutting could cost them more though. They would have to have a separate manufacturing process for the differences, which is why devices today are cross-flashable. The only company who has a good solution to prevent certain firmware versions from being cross-flashable that I am aware of, is LG. Their use of different RSA keys on some firmware versions, like the T-Mobile firmware, prevents a non-T-Mobile device from being able to flash that firmware without being bricked. We can debate this all day and I agree to disagree. In time, we will see if they can be cross-flashed. Personally, I hope they can and I am counting on the laziness of these companies, which OnePlus is great at copying Samsung's laziness, to carry on the tradition of converting devices.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] Jeroen1000:
The thing is what we really need to confirm this beyond any doubt is an experiment: I could flash the US firmware. I would be more than happy to. But there is no band 71 network here. So we are looking for a guy in the USA who accidentally ordered a chinese/indian/EU version and check whether he can get on TMO band 71 after flashing the US firmware. I recommend using the unbrick tool for that.

If my trip to the US had not been cancelled because of the pandemic, I would have been that guy.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] Wilazn:
Thank you for explaining the main differences. Most of the pros you described for me doesn't really interest me. I guess the biggest plus for me is 8T will have an unlockable bootloader while samsung will be locked. A bit bummed about the worst camera but I guess I'll have to suck it up. Hopefully the GCam port will help.

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Is the TMO vs unlocked version hardware or software difference? I'm on TMO and was going to order from them, then realized theirs will probably have the bootloader locked compared to the regular unlocked 8T.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
All previous tmo variants have been able to be unlocked and then bootloader unlocked as well
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] HELLBOY017:
If ur in US I would suggest u to buy Galaxy S20 FE cause it has way more better quality than both the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8t.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
Your opinion, I disagree and for those of us that already has an offering from Samsung that isn't appealing
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] sharkie405:
Samsung software sucks. Nor is there a huge custom ROM community, at least as far as I can tell for the s20 line. Samsung's crappy software, and the lack of the thriving custom ROM community for their phones lately is the reason purchasing a Samsung device is not even an option for me. Ultimately, what you interact with is the software. If the software sucks, you can throw all the high-end hardware at it you want, but the user experience is still going to suck.

I'm not just a simple Samsung hater either. I'm posting this from my Samsung Galaxy tab s5e, which I literally only bought because I knew I could put lineage on it. I told myself I'd try out the stock software for at least a day when I first bought it, but nope. I used it for 5 minutes and couldn't do it anymore.

Samsung does arguably make the best hardware, but many people just can't deal with the software.

And it's not even just phones. I love my Samsung TV, hardware wise. But I ended up buying a Roku stick just because I could not deal with Samsung's smart TV interface and software. It sucked.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] pjd2011:
I'll toss my $.02 into the ring.

The Pixel 5 out of the box is going to be the better phone for 99% of people. For me the size is perfect. Despite being a specs person, no doubt the 765G weighs on me but in practicality should be better for what I typically use the phone for (not gaming) and enjoy battery life and stability.

However, I'm going to give the OnePlus 8T a week trial as my daily and if the extra size becomes a benefit as I find myself using my phone more and more for work and, honestly, nearly everything at this point.

I say all of this because I AM the 1% of people who will need to install a Pixel-fied/AOSP experience as soon as its available on this community. Google Camera will be the first thing I put on this thing and I'll plan on getting back into custom ROMs after that. The vanilla/Pixel experience is just too damn good to not be a HUGE factor.

I already tried the S20 FE and the Samsung bloat was just too much to bear. Even with Nova and unbloating as much as I could, it was too much of an eye sore so I sent it back and didn't even use it as a daily. BLAH.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] DailyLama72:
OnePlus listened to their community and no Facebook app or service is preinstalled on the 8T :)

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15...rvices-installer-netflix-google-play-services

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I just ordered a OnePlus 8T.

I first wanted a Pixel 5, but Google does not sell it in Austria and even acts against the law with blocking users from Austria to order in their German shop (in the EU you are not allowed to discriminate buyers from another EU country) since more than 2 years. Some people even reported that their Google account was completely locked because they tried to get a Pixel 5 in the Google Store Germany. Well, please try to invoice a court in that - no chance. No problems in their store in UK by the way.

Then I just compared the raw specs of both phones. me and my wife used until now a OnePlus3 and my wife got a free camera repair just last year while also on a OnePlus 3 that already lost its warranty and was ought second hand! Sadly, I fell on mine and while it's still working and the screen has no damage, its case is bend and I have massive problems with getting a good signal.

So, I want a phone that lasts again for 4-5 years. And while the Pixel 5 can do what it does great today, it will struggle hard already in2-3 years. I see that on my OP3 when it comes to heavy use of the GCAM Mod, where it just needs 10-30 sec of calc time when I take photos with high settings. The 865 is so much better than the 765 (https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-765g-vs-snapdragon-865-1112843/) that I just don't want to spend 600€ for a phone that will have a tough time with demanding software already in 2 years.

Also of course the display is superior, and the charging of OP was always great, even my 4-year-old OP3 charges faster than a Pixel 5!

What beats it all is the customer support of OP in the EU. It's perfect. It's fast, they are easy to reach, they get your phone free of charge with DHL, they repair for free outside of warranty if it's their fault.

Now try Google: the store support has no idea. You can't just call or mail them. A journalist from the Austrian newspaper "Der Standard" had a useful article about he tried to get an answer from support and only could after talking to their press team for three times. Google does not take care of its customers at all; OnePlus really puts much effort in it (with their own repair center in Polland).

So, while I loved my Google Nexus and the 10 tablet, when they still sold officially in Austria, I'm really offended now how they treat Austrian customers. I still would have considered a Pixel if it gives me at least the same hardware as an OP8T for the same price. And thanks to GCAM Mod I can use their image quality in the OP8T too but also have much higher resolution if ever needed with another new cam software.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] theincognito:
Hi, I am from India, but I ordered OP8T for similar reasons such as yours!

First, they didn't release Pixel 5 in India. The last "main" Pixel they released here was Pixel 3. My friend with Pixel 2 had a terrible customer support experience from Google.

Mainly, the HW is much better than Pixel 5, at a cheaper rate (I got it for ~525 USD, after applying offers from Amazon Prime sale, it's 12GB/256/Silver variant btw). You can still buy from here the 12GB variant without any offers at ~626 USD.

I honestly wanted a Pixel with good HW and excellent SW and be done with only rooting (no custom roms). but Google keeps pushing potential buyers like me away.

Looking forward to Gcam mod and AOSP roms :D
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] kreizyidiot:
I second you on this. I'm one of those 1% that needed to modify their phones. Historically speaking, most phones 2016ish and before needed the mods, roots, and custom roms, but I have ready on many multiple forums that the OS is pretty much more customizable and all the things that needed root can be found without root...

I'll wait for your review on the Oneplus 8... .Currently on the 6T and loving it, but need an upgrade. I'm worried that the pixel 5's performance and screen might be a step back from my 6T
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] Wilazn:
Ah crap. Already ordered from oneplus.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] dr_rick13:
Not worth it IMO. They make you jump through a bunch of hoops to unlock.

Had to do so with 6T and 7Pro
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] sameog:
I can and will confirm the above adb commands work. NOTE: ADB SHELL
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
I have never had to jump through hoops
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] olivercervera:
Hey Guys

Considering where I live (Italy)

- OP8T is just 599€ for 8/128 GB model

- S20 FE with Snapragon is 799€ and the crappy Exynos version is 699€

- Pixel 5 won't be sold here but I could import it for around 660€ (?)

Makes the OP8T very much more appealing, isn't it?

I am coming from an S9+ and I hate Samsung bloatware, I used to unstall packages via ADB but now I am running a stock based custom ROM.

I was planning to buy the Pixel 5 but the OP8T suddenly has so much more value in my region. I'm hoping Gcam can address some of the OP8T camera inconsistencies.

What do you think?
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] jcsww:
People's situations and available options, prices, etc. are going to differ. I don't like Samsung's UI but OOS11 moves a little more towards that wasted space look. To each their own. In the US, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is cheaper than the OnePlus device. I think it offering more, except in the case of the RAM, makes it a better deal, but that is my opinion. Even being a better deal, I wouldn't buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G. :P

In your case, the OnePlus being cheaper makes the choice fairly simple. I wish it was cheaper here as well. Regardless of which phone anyone decides to buy. As long as they are happy with their purchase, is what matters in my opinion. GCam on my OP7P makes a good enough difference. The camera software for the OP8T has improved over previous versions but it never hurts to have options. I personally keep Snap Camera, GCam, and the stock camera apps on all of my devices.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] theincognito:
Luckily, none of these were installed in the OP8T that I got. :)
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] pjd2011:
Nailed it. The HTC One (M7) was the last device I ever flashed anything custom too. Probably the best phone of that period by a large margin too. Thanks to them offering a Google-fied version it was super easy to get a stock experience on there. With the Pixel lineup there hasn't been a thing that's irked me enough to go through the hassle of not having things "just work." (High brightness mode being the main thing making me look at root.)

The Galaxy Nexus was a nightmare on Verizon when it came to anything custom because of the 4G radio. Really hoping it's not as bad this time around with 5G and different settings.

I'm trying to get my new consulting business up and going so I'll try and get a review out there when I get the phone. Should be fun to dive back into! XDA taught me more valuable skills as a middle and high school student than any of my formal education ever did :laugh:
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] sharkie405:
Just bit the bullet and ordered my OnePlus 8T lunar silver model yesterday.

For me personally, it was a no-brainer. I don't take photos hardly ever, and could barely care any less about cameras. Given that I don't care about the cameras, the OnePlus 8T was the obvious choice over the pixel 5.

I will miss the Google Android experience, but here's the hoping that's we get some pixel experience ROMs or at the very least lineage for OnePlus 8T. Plus it'll be nice to try out a different operating system for a change.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] mingkee:
I watched a YouTube and found nightshot on 8T is much better than Pixel 5 (less noise)

The screen size on Pixel 5 is small for me (5.2" in 16:9)
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] excitablewombat:
I think I'm returning this 8T and skipping the Pixel 5 as well. I received my 8T today and I just didn't like the operating system at all. Maybe I'm getting old and don't like change lol I don't know. Guess I'll just wait to upgrade for a while.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] jcsww:
It looks a lot more like Samsung's mess with plenty of wasted space everywhere. It is really disappointing to see OnePlus become a Samsung clone.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] jaseman:
I hope you both are wrong...I am sending my S20 FE back because it is a piece of junk...the screen and the proximity sensor...and getting the 8t. I had the 6 and 7 Pro and both were very good. I always use Nova so maybe my experience will not be like yours??? I'm running out of options for a decent phone for s decent price??? WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????? :(:crying::eek:
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] jcsww:
I have a 7 Pro and an 8 5G. I like them both but I like my 7 Pro more. I don't like the changes to OOS 11 that adds the bloaty larger fonts to headers. I wish there was an option to change that. I am not saying the 8T is a bad choice. Just based on my needs and opinions, I think the S20 FE 5G is a better deal in price for what it offers. What works for and others like, is their own choice. If you want a 8T over a S20 FE 5G. There is nothing wrong with that. Your choice and your device to enjoy the way you want to.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] excitablewombat:
Yeah, so while I'm waiting to hear about my RMA request I decided to give the phone another go with Nova Launcher which makes it tolerable in terms of software. It's not perfect still, it hangs here and there while the launchers argue with each other it feels like. Sometimes the google discover feed has really pixelated images, random things like that.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
Wth does "launchers arguing with each other" even mean????
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] excitablewombat:
It means that I don't know why the phone pauses and hangs up when running nova launcher on it? I'm not that well versed in the tech talk or know how, I was just trying to explain how it felt running the nova launcher. Widgets would sometimes not be on the homescreen for a second or two, and then appear, apps would randomly take much longer to load that kind of thing.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
Ok well lag or stuttering is usually caused from an app that is running in the background. I assure you that it has nothing to do with launchers or the phones software it's self.

When you setup your phone did you restore from a backup or move your apps from another phone? Or did you install everything fresh.

boot into safe mode by long pressing on the power off prompt then pressing OK when it gives you the " Boot into safe mode" prompt.

See if it still acts the same.

You could always do a factory reset and see if it does it that way as well.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] DailyLama72:
{Mod edit: Quoted post deleted!}

Yu have to compare Pixel 5 camera with the GCAm Mod 7.3 or even 8.0 on the phones. Gcam Mod allows to use the same software as Pixel phones, then you see the real difference in cameras.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] mrtomaso:
Was having trouble with my pixel 3A xl and connectivity issues. Needless to say I was very excited when I saw they would give me $500 credit, making my monthly payments $7. Plus I learn I still get the Samsung mailin credit!

Anyways back to the question...

I was having serious problems with v11 and unlock the bootloader so I can downgrade. That helped, it didn't solve all my problems.

My laptop is stuck in West Virginia and I'm in New York, so I can't relock the bootloader. If I send the phone in with the bootloader unlocked is that going to cause a proble
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] promsmanager:
Anybody get VOIP working on the WM6.1 HP 914c yet? I've installed different VOIP CABs, but till now no succes :(

Brandnew HP 914c is such a suberb device with all of the specifications, but they removed the WM6 "Internet Calling" function (in contrast till their older device the HP 514 "Voice Messenger" which is made for voip)..

I hope one of the smart developers here will know a solution !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] promsmanager:
For my HP 914c I succeed with these files:

1. http://rapidshare.com/fil...WM61___SIP_Config_1.1.CAB

2. http://forum.xda-develope...d=104568&d=1218116584

3. http://forum.xda-develope...d=104567&d=1218116584

4. http://forum.xda-develope...d=104938&d=1218230589

*Sound loudness is very good (not quiet or so) - by install of just file (1) sound was very quiet!

*Sound by internal speaker, not external (like Fring)

*GPS is working just normally

*I used a HP 914c / product-ID FB052AA#ABH / Productrevisieniveau: 1.0 / ROM-datum: Jul82008 / ROM-revisie: MP-1.00.05 (info HP Asset Viewer)

But:

*WIFI connection is quitting very quickly after no use of the device, so connection to SIP provider is lost. This is very annoyingly because then I am not reachable for others on my SIP number..

Dose someone know a hack for keeping the WIFI online ?

Thanks !

Greetings,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] promsmanager:
Calls over 3G don't work

I have just another "big" problem to solve:

*Calls over WIFI are just PERFECT (good quality)

*BUT... calls over 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) don't work yet !

*It is possible to call over sip to external numbers (like a landline) > other phone is ringing normally > when other phone picks up there is a connection, BUT no sound.. (dead line, in both directions)

*I am using a 3G data-only card from KPN (Netherlands) and an account from Voipbuster.com for testing

*Looks like data provider blocks port 5060 ?

*When I use same 3G data card and same Voipbuster account, but then by Fring i CAN do a call and it's WORKING

*When I use same 3G data card and same Voipbuster account, but then by my notebook (with the 3G data card in my notebook with a ExpressCard) it is working too !

Very strange huh.... Somebody ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] soviski:
Hello everyone, we have Time Warner Cable, and Vonage phone. When we are uploading/downloading something on the internet we own a home-based design business, so this happens often, the quality of our calls is horrible sometimes not even able to use the phone. What would fix this…a higher speed internet connection or should we look at switching to a phone line that is not VOIP? Have a nice day.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] Rf_Azv:
Hello!

My phone has been left aside for several months because of a ghost touch problem, recently I had the screen replaced in order to fix the problem, but now I have a problem with choppy scrolling animations. The screen seems to be running fine at 60hz (refresh rate test and youtube videos), performance in games also seem to be fine. Is there any fix for this?

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Questions & Answers] twodeetpoy:
Did you get the original screen? If you didnt get the original display, that might be the issue.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yomamabinlaggin:
Hello,

I am sorry if this is annoying in any way. I have spent the whole day trying to figure out how to root my Samsung Galaxy A11 and already wiped it twice. :(

There is not TWRP custom recovery available for it. To my understanding so far, I need TWRP if I want to install custom ROMs. I really do not care about installing custom ROMs. I have been trying to figure out how to root using the stock ROM.

Everywhere I look it says that I need to patch the stock ROM before flashing it by patching the boot.img file in the stock ROM download. I have downloaded several GBs of ROMs over a very slow connection and none of them has the boot.img file. I have the tar.md5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) but not boot.img. How do I proceed in this situation?

My phone model: SM-A115F/DS

Baseband version: A115FXXU1ATG1

Country: Egypt

Any help will be much appreciated.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yomamabinlaggin:
I have managed to find this saviour.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79106875&postcount=6

Just one thing to point out, 7zip did not work properly to extract the boot.img from boot.img.lz4. I used the solution in this answer. https://superuser.com/a/1533657

Now, let's see if I can patch the boot.img
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] mastermime:
Hi all,

I play Genshin Impact on Note 20 ultra and it's not smooth. Already try using lowest graphic and 30 fps but still laggy.

Is there any config to push the performance? I tried disable "game optimizing service" but still not smooth.

Please advice
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] *Detection*:
Reduce resolution

Enable "High Performance" power mode
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Nastrahl:
My advice would be to not play at 30 FPS even if you set all the other settings to low.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] paulrgod:
I'm on a UK Exynos device and this game runs very well. I'm on optimised power mode and have disabled the game optimisation service.

I've not measured fps but its close to 60 if not at 60 with everything in game set to maximum. There's the odd bit of stutter here and there but overall the game runs surprisingly very well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gyenminga:
Hi, how did you disable to GOS?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZFSamael:
I'm new to XDA so, i don't know what is needed for someone to help me root my phone, I'm tired of not having space due to preinstalled apps
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 1890170:
[MENTION=11161079]ZFSamael[/MENTION]

Look inside here.