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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] vidic17:
So I've seen most people order from Wonda mobile to get the snapdragon version.

My question is how has your overall experience been with the phone and have you come across any issues?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] VirtualWaver:
I was one of the first members of this forum who got the phone from Wonda.

I made a pre-order, the phone launched somewhere at the end of the August and I got it around 5th of September (don't remember the exact date but it was less than a week). I did have an issue with my local postal service (they delivered the package to a wrong place) but this has nothing to do with Wonda.

The phone itself was brand new and factory sealed so no one ever opened it. The package was securely packed.

I've got headphones, charger, phone case and manuals in the box. Also, there was a pre-installed screen protector as well as preinstalled protectors on the back, top and bottom of the phone, all preinstalled ideally and by Samsung. This is a huge plus for me as I didn't need to buy any screen protector and the phone was protected from all sides. I always use Spiegen cases and the phone fitted in perfectly.

I removed the bottom protector recently as it peeled off a little and was annoying but all other protectors are still installed. Also the main screen protector developed a small bubble recently. Not a big deal but a bit annoying.

All worked flawlessly, out of the box - I popped in my UK sim card and it just worked.

Pretty much every feature works: 5G, VoLTE, WiFi calling, Samsung Pay (it does have Chinese promos though), Hiyya spam call filter. No bloatware installed.

The only thing that I didn't like is that stock Samsung Keyboard is different from Exynos version and much less comfortable as it is adapted to Chinese layout. So I had to install a 3rd party keyboard for the first time in 6 years.

Everything else works as expected, no Chinese symbols in any app, menus, etc. All is in English.

Also, no green tint or camera fog issue. No dead pixels.

I am not a gamer so can't tell anything about gaming but the phone itself works really well, no heating issues or micro lags. All just works and benchmark scores also match other Snapdragon Notes.

If you go with this device, bear in mind it has slower updates than Exynos version. Also, the camera seems to be a little better on Exynos as some people reported. For me, the camera is great, especially 5x optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom in videos and photos. Its a killer feature.

I was a bit disappointed that there is no 2x-4x optical zoom. I thought everything up to 5x is optical but this is not correct - only 5x is optical, everything below and above is digital. Also bear in mind optical zoom and ultra wide mode don't work in 60fps video mode and 104mpx photo mode, only in 12mpx/30fps mode. I couldn't find a difference between 104mpx and 12mpx though, moreover, 12mpx looks better for me.

All in all I can't fault this device and definitely recommend it. Its a great phone and Wonda's service was really good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] BandOfBrothers1:
I've had my N20 Ultra Snapdragon from WondaMobile for a few months now as I sent the Exynos version back to Samsung UK due to issues.

I can tell it's a more powerful version and am very happy with the phone on all levels. It optimises much better than the Exynos version.

The only issue if you can call it that is the language was Chinese out of the box which is changed by the press of a button. ;)

I removed the pre installed plastic screen protector as I prefer the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen Protector.

I don't use Samsung Pay as I prefer Google Pay.

I'm using an o2 sim card which is payg do I can't comment on 5G as I can't get it on my payg account.

It is dual sim.

WondaMobile apply a 12 month warranty.

Samsung Uk may not offer support to an imported Samsung phone as per their manufacturing warranty which to be honest is lame. It's about time they offered Snapdragon versions in the UK as a choice.

My phone is also covered by my Home Contents insurance.

It's good to see they've started this with the Samsung s20 fe albiet at £100 more than the Exynos version. I know it has 5G too but still !

Samsung know how to capitalise on people wanting the Snapdragon version !

WondaMobile are a reputable company and kept me informed along the way and delivered within a week.

The box is retail and was sealed and had all the accessories including the original eu i.e 3 pin Samsung Charger Brick inside. And a tpu case is inside which you don't get with the UK version. Winner winner.

Very happy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] vidic17:
Thanks so much for answering my questions. I'll probably order it when I get home. I know the new S21 ultra is out in January but I have no interest in it to be honest. I loved my note 4 and 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Jenkins84:
Worth looking into the 5g issues. I have the 9860, and like plenty of other people it will not connect to 5g.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] BandOfBrothers1:
True but right now 5G doesn't bring enough for me to be a deal breaker.

Faster downloads with 5G isn't a biggie.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] @home:
What sim card are you using.

How did you get 5G, VoLTE, WiFi calling, all to work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tdodd:
FWIW I bought my N9860 from T-Dimension in the UK. Price is lower than Wonda and delivery took nine days, but otherwise the experience is as above. I can't test for 5G service with my SIMs as none support 5G. Word is that Vodafone should be OK, but EE 5G is not working. There is a separate thread on this topic.

Members app was Hong Kong oriented on arrival, but is now behaving more like UK. No beta sign-up possible though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] pro4ever:
Hows the battery life how long does it last between charges
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] BandOfBrothers1:
I typically charge my phone up while powered down overnight every night but with my set up and preferences I'd easily get two days usage.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Niktiwari20:
Hlw friends plz someone help me out. I m in big prblm. I have samsung galaxy s9 plus model number g965u. It is usa version.just plz anyone tell me i want to use my airtel sim in it and no volte option is showing no volte is available. Plz help me someone . How can i use volte in my g965u samsung s9 plus. The one who will help me out i will also give him a reward plz tell me plz...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] doubledragon5:
That could be carrier specific. I have Volte with T-mobile, and had it with Sprint before they merged.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Niktiwari20:
So what is the solution plz tell me

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] doubledragon5:
You need to get a hold of your carrier.. No I do not call or give out my number.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] loudcloud54:
I have model G965U1,with Total wireless as my carrier. Total wireless got it working for me last week when I called. In my case, the phone model on their end showed up as a Motorola G6, my last phone. I used the online wizard to change devices but apparently it didn't complete the configuration changes needed for me to use VoLTE. Level 2 help at my carrier made the changes manually to get it to work. Some people also have luck by buying a new sim card to try with their existing carrier and phone. Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Niktiwari20:
So brdr is there any solution
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Biggenz:
Since I've had my phone, some notifications just don't come through no matter what I do. WhatsApp will not work unless I wake up my screen and my calender reminders never work unless I happen to be on my phone.

All permissions granted, battery optimization turned off, auto start enabled and no restrictions on these apps. Quite annoying.

Does anyone know how to sort this?
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] AerationCheese:
LOL this has to be the funniest post I've ever seen here. Like 25% of posts and comments on mi 10 ultra forums are about notification issues bud. Did you even attempt to search?
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Sathelp:
Are you on stock Chinese by any chance? Switch to the EU ROM, this will resolve your issue easier than it is to explain every setting needed for some notifications to fully work. Took me ages but I did do it. Then I went EU, no issues, worked straight away.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Biggenz:
I'm on the stock rom. Not planning on switching to the EU rom any time soon as I need Google Pay and my banking apps working.

Would you mind telling me how you got it working?
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Biggenz:
No of course I didn't search. Who would do such a thing in the pursuit of trying to solve an annoying ongoing problem eh? :rolleyes:
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Sathelp:
Have you gone in to the app settings and notification from their as in screenshot attached
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] batareikin51:
Please check it against my settings. That is how I set it
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Biggenz:
Thanks, I've done this and still notifications only come through when I wake the screen up.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] AerationCheese:
Definitely try the EU ROM. It has its own problems but it's better than the stock.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] cycalo:
Yeah I get this all the time. Its so frustrating. This bug has a mind of its own and seems to choose when it likes to stop notifications working :)
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] batareikin51:
Genuinely curious what are the apps you are not getting notifications from?
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] Biggenz:
Calendar and WhatsApp are the main ones.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Questions & Answers] batareikin51:
It is very strange, because WhatsApp is one of the apps whose notifications seems to be reliable.

Gmail is one that I am not 100% sure about. But I feel it is somehow related to the way gmail handle its notification, since I experience similar behaviour on other phones.

Teams and Outlook are 100% notifications rate for me.

Possibly I have set something else in MIUI settings, I have to check everything.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeeRedBeard:
If I want to make an app for work to be used by 15 to 20 people and that reports to an excel sheet what would this require? Can someone explain this simply?
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] InfX:
I've just submitted an order to buy Pixel 5 from 'Visible' (a US carrier, Verizon based MVNO), and now i am kinda thinking... i should have asked about it here first. Visible's rep has promised (on chat) their phones are unlocked, so this shouldn't be an issue, but are they carrier-customized in any way or form? Anyone here got any experience? I am sure there is still some time window i can cancel this.

The reason i went on it is because of their "buy it, and get a free wireless charger at activation and a $200 gift card after 2 month of service" (Google it for more details), with a rather attractive plan (in US terms).
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] Tel864:
It's hard to know for sure. Some of the MVNO's have customized firmware on their phones and some don't. From what I've seen their phones are supposed to be unlocked. The only negative I've seen on them is than any streaming you do is only 480P.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] InfX:
I don't care all that much about streaming, also, if i really, REALLY want to stream something in high res, i can probably VPN from the phone into my home network (or into a commercial VPN server). Anyway, my current check list when the phone arrives is currently - check for SIM lock on both physical SIM and eSIM, check if OEM unlock available and not grayed out (unrelated to SIM locking, but there are some rare reports on this), check if the "gap" isn't too bad, test the proximity sensor, check if there is any carrier bloatware on it. Did i miss any important points/popular issues?
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] Tel864:
Sounds like a good deal.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] jsbeagle:
Visible is NOT technically an MVNO. It is completely owned and operated by Verizon. I've heard good things from people that use it.

I would guess the phone you receive would be the Verizon variant, but that's completely a guess.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] InfX:
I hope not, and the order confirmation does explicitly mentions "GA01316-US", which is an unlocked, non-Verizon model.

Is Visible an MVNO? I suppose, despite being owned by Verizon, its still a separate company, which doesn't operate its own mobile towers, so i guess it technically is an MVNO after all.

Anyway, will post here after i receive the device. Would be kinda disappointing if its a Verizon model (i may want to root at some point, not exactly a nice thing to have a bootloader you can't unlock). Would be a showstopper if its SIM-locked or even just eSIM locked, i am going to verify that by putting my old Cricket SIM in before activating theirs, and also loading a Ubigi profile onto an eSIM, and if its locked, and they can't unlock it for me, the device is going back. I've EXPLICITLY asked a rep about this after all.

BTW, judging by a Google search that produces mostly Reddit results, Visible sells mostly unlocked devices (seemingly all of them except Visible-exclusives).
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] Tel864:
It should not be a Verizon varient, it should be unlocked.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] InfX:
I've already got it, see above. Its not a Verizon variant indeed, and it is unlocked.^H^H^H^H....

I was sure i've posted it here, i've got a device, its a unlocked variant, not Verizon, its fully unlocked (tested on physical SIM and eSIM), and got no carrier bloatware on it.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] Tel864:
I'm shortly switching to Verizon and I'm taking a look at Visible and Verizon prepaid after seeing your post and talking to my son who's a Verizon engineer, I haven't decided on which though.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] benpxda:
Actually just registered an account to answer your question. Got a pixel 5 from the "Visible" deal by porting a number in. The model number is identical to the the unlocked one sold from Google store. It bootloader unlockable, so already unlocked and put in magisk and stuff. (It is carrier unlocked as well) Enjoy the deal!
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] KWKSLVR:
Mint says they only stream 480p too but I can simply select 720p on up on my Pixel 2 and I get a bump, no VPN required.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] adrienned:
Visible has good offers but the service is no good. At least in my area. I cannot wait to go back to AT&T. Verizon has fast coverage but AT&T is more consistent. I tried it for the $100 promotional credit but I will be going back to my original provider.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] bzdziagwa:
I'm using my old Axim X5 for ebooks mostly and jog dialog used for moving pages up/down is great benefit.

Now I'm planning to buy Touch Pro - does anyone know if is possible to change action for two volume control buttons placed on left side of Touch Pro to use them as up/down keys for browsing ?

Regards

B.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] herpi:
That would be great. I miss my TytnII jog wheel badly. Together with more buttons that I programmed for direct access.

Huib
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] TheBundo:
Lack of buttons makes the upgrade from the Mogul tougher for me. New bugs with the CA mandated bluetooth crap make me want to change, but wanting change for change's sake, without knowing what the change is about is as dumb as voting for Obama because he keeps saying "change". On the old Cheers TV show, Dr. Frasier Crane (later in Frasier) said he could put any idiot up for election, and if he kept saying "change" often enough, he'd get 10% of the vote. The bar folks bet he was wrong. So Frasier got Woody the dumb bartender (played by Woody Harrelson) to run, and he WON the election (to a Boston city council seat)

People never learn. SUBSTANCE MATTERS
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] lbhocky19:
yeah the only downside i see coming from a hermes is losing the wheel

but so many plusses so its ok
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Thank you mate. This will help out a lot of people coming to one plus such as myself. Only wonder I have about it all is the dual sim. I have 2 imei now but obviously both are the same. So I'm trying to figure out how that would work.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
Yeah, same here. Dual SIM phones are required to have two IMEI numbers since they technically have two transceivers, one for each SIM. Maybe one day someone will post a guide on how to change your IMEI numbers? You could keep one and change the other.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
Today I had a little incident with SafetyNet.

I had installed the magisk modules Riru and Riru - EdXposed. Big mistake. Uninstalling them didn't fix it. Reinstalling the OS didn't fix it. I thought I was totally ****ed. However, toggling MagiskHide off and back on again and clearing Google Play Services' data seems to have fixed it:

Phew. This SafetyNet guide really helped :P

EDIT: Also make sure to clear Play Store's data so it re-checks your device for certification.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Unfortunately we can't discuss that on xda.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
Software spoofing is allowed. EMS flashing is not.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
Riru - EdXposed seems to pass SafetyNet if you use HiddenCore module (and DO NOT BLACKLIST GOOGLE SERVICES or else they will not get patched and they will fail you). I haven't checked to see how deep this goes. Perhaps third party apps which do their own SafetyNet check will see through it. Anyone here with experience?

Edit: BAD ADVICE DO NOT USE HIDDENCORE IT WILL BREAK SAFETYNET EVEN MORE
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LokifiedMee:
Well I got to say your guide it's good. But the part where you can only install twrp with magisk I got to say no there. All you have to do is use the roll back package and then update your phone with the first update it allows in system update. That should put you on Oxygen os android 10. Then fastboot will work. Did it myself so I know. Best regards
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
People seem to have mixed luck regarding using fastboot to boot TWRP. I understand upgrading the bootloader can enable additional fastboot capabilities which is why I tried it myself. It didn't work for me so that's why this guide takes the safer/guaranteed approach.

I did only upgrade to a later version of OOS 9, though. It added `fastboot boot` but trying it softlocked the phone.

Note that in either case, the OnePlus 7 Pro's recovery is stored in the boot partition, and flashing a zip using Magisk is easier than flashing one with TWRP.

I have revised the post to acknowledge the alternative method.

(Also, it's worth mentioning that I know anyone following this guide probably knows how to flash a zip in TWRP. I'm not saying that's too complicated, but the guide details the process I followed specifically. There are many other guides online detailing alternative methods, but they did not work for me, which is why I made this one.)
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LokifiedMee:
No worries mate. Just giving you the heads up. Cheers
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Leskanic:
I'm unsure how to flash twrp using magisk. I used a friend's machine to flash magisk last night but don't have access now. I'm waiting on asusurion to send mine back. I stayed on the beta and updated to the latest. Would flashing or booting into twrp be possible? Thanks for the guide, btw
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
Apologies for the late reply.

Download the "twrp-installer" zip file and use Magisk to flash it.

After that, you have to "direct install" Magisk again.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Leskanic:
I guess my question is which option do i use in magisk to flash the twrp installer zip file? Do I use the install module from storage option or in the section where you patch files? Could i just use terminal emulator to boot into twrp then flash twrp and magisk while I'm in twrp? Sorry for my ignorance it's been a couple years since I've had Android with an unlocked bootloader and not having my laptop doesn't help
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
The TWRP installer zip is just a Magisk module that you can flash by going to the modules section and tapping "install from storage".

Basically, step 1: go into this section and install the twrp-installer zip this way

Step 2: go here

and direct install Magisk like this

Yes, you are installing Magisk again. That is because the TWRP installer overwrote it, and if you rebooted, you would lose root (and the stock ROM would immediately overwrite TWRP, leaving your device completely stock)

As for flashing both things via TWRP, you would probably flash TWRP first and then Magisk. If you can get the phone to boot into TWRP in the first place, yeah it's probably possible and many others have probably installed their TWRP+Magisk that way.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Leskanic:
Thanks i didn't realize the twrp installer zip could be flashed as a module. Sorry it's been a while and I'm trying to get back up to speed
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
I have a few XPrivacyLua hooks that can be used to change your model number to GM1917 (at least to Java apps). It doesn't have any side effects except peace of mind.

Add these using the XPrivacyLua Pro companion app (you don't need to buy Pro to edit hooks), MAKE SURE to enter GM1917 in the model text box and save, enable them for every app including system apps in XPrivacyLua, and reboot.

Enjoy
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] r4w0ne:
It isn't very clear what version of OOS you started on. If I'm running OOS10 on stock this should still (in theory) work right?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
OOPS, fuck, I missed a step. You have to use MSM Download Tool to clean install this patched OOS before installing the developer preview. I'll update the post ASAP

Edit: Post has been updated
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] r4w0ne:
Glad I asked lol.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
I actually mentioned installing international OOS in the post but for some reason I didn't link it or provide instructions. Silly me...

Edit: Post has been updated
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] r4w0ne:
New problem, OEM unlocking is greyed out in the options on the developer preview...

EDIT: I'm a retard and didn't follow instructions. Ignore.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
Big oof? What instructions did you forget? I'm curious now.

You seem to have had an updater icon in your status bar, did you forget to reboot? :p
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] r4w0ne:
Forgot to move the files and update to developer preview... Now I am stuck trying to get the USB drivers working for fastboot. I wish this stuff was more compatable for my linux machine so i didn't have to use my backup work laptop. :( Samsung, Google and different version of OnePlus drivers ain't working so I'm downloading every fishy internet driver i can to make it work.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] LoganDark:
The L2 drivers should work I think? Also, you can use Linux for fastboot. Windows is only for msm, everything else is nix friendly