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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] kos25k:
Greetings to all!

My friend ordered the same phone from same seller just to have the Snapdragon version and he is really fed up! So what you guys suggest him to do?His baseband is N9860ZCU1CUA2.What about HK firmware?Does it also have Chinese craps?His phone is full of Chinese apps,notifications etc without playstore.(When phone updated to Android 11)Any help would be really appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tribalfs:
Just flash the latest full TGY ROM Bro. But use the other CSC not "HOME CSC". Factory reset is required in this case as your phone will change ROM and CSC.

You can download full TGY ROM fast using FRIJA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] kos25k:
Ohh thanks!The other csc will be included in this program?Also from which region is this firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] kos25k:
Hey dudes,sorry for bothering again.So my only solution is to flash Hong Kong rom?If i flash some European rom i will brick it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] manager77:
Yes you will brick your phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] kos25k:
Thanks a lot dude.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] kos25k:
Please someone help!We are ready to install hong kong firmware.Which csc file to choose?the one that has the phone,or my countrie one??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] kos25k:
Always odin says stucks here and then says fail.I checked dev. options and bl unlock inside phone.Any idea? I used TGY Android 11 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Suntaina:
That's weird, samsung pay works perfect for me in Europe, Hong Kong model TGY.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tdodd:
I no longer have the app installed, but if I go to download it I am presented with a very Chinese looking version of the app. I won't bother trying it because I'm happy with Google Pay.

Also, it's not that the app doesn't work, but that it might not accept (some/many/most?) cards from outside the HK region.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Suntaina:
It's like that for me too but my card is from Sweden which should be very unusual in Hong Kong and still works.

The best thing about Samsung pay is mst.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] a43:
I've been on Hong Kong (TGY) firmware initially but then flashed Chinese (CHC) firmware to use phone call recording and to get Android 11 because it's been out earlier than on TGY. There are no Google services but it's not hard just to install Google Play apk (you can download it from apkmirror for example) and everything will work fine. Then I've debloated my phone with ADB App Control (removed all Chinese apps) and now I have best phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] a43:
As far as I know Samsung disregardede MST in Galaxy Note 20 ultra. It only uses NFC now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Suntaina:
How about android auto?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] a43:
I never used it but now just to check for you I've been able to install it from Google Play and it runs perfectly fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] alixra:
I am on CHC too everything works but when I receive a call it only displays the number not the name when I have already saved the names in my contact list. Also did you get rid of yellow pages?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] a43:
my contacts are in Google account and they are showing up absolutely fine during incoming phone calls. Seems it's impossible to completely remove yellow pages tab but anyways I'm going to root soon and I believe I can just take phone app from TGY and use it on CHC with root or add phone recording in TGY with root...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] rjohnstone:
MST is available on the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. Samsung Pay defaults to NFC payment type.

If you disable NFC, MST will work.

It was discontinued on the S21.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] a43:
good to know, thank you so much for correcting me!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blooms2001:
I.am.in.pakistan,.recently bought an n9860, I have always used US.snapdragon variants Note series.

this Chinese varient.has.a tgy hongkong rom . I am.facing many issues, a.bad keyboard, maps r not working in various apps

I can't.use dual.messenger as second whatsapp.doesnt.allow me.to.use.camera and doesn't.open pdf files.

is there a way that.i.can.install US unlocked rom on it?

I.actually.tried.to.flash.using.odin

it gave error re~partition failed.

anybody help.me plz,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] jOmzz:
hi sir i bought note 20 ultra here in japan and i want to flash other region firmware, how did you flash your rom? did you use patched odin and did u flash BL, AP, CP and CSC of china firmware? hope u reply.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] a43:
What is your exact model number? If yours is not SM-N9860 then you can not flash anything from this thread. If it's SM-N9860, then original Odin and all the files you mentioned you should flash.
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] scottm_dj:
Okay, so Android 10 comes out and completely destroys my phone. I purposely got an audiophile LG phone...only to have forced Android 10 neuter some of that prowess. In addition I think I have a corrupt build and I've had all sorts of problems with it from Battery to reception.

Needless to say, TM is replacing the phone which should be back on Android 9 when I get it. Does anybody in this group know how I can KEEP it there and prevent a force carrier update? Obviously can't root a carrier-branded phone...so i plan to login as safe mode without SIM to get to developers options....

Will simply setting "no updates" there prevent this from happening? Somehow I doubt it's that easy....
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] scottm_dj:
Of course the new T-Mobile phone comes in and it's already on Android 10. So I searched again and finally find an unlocked "TA" model still on 9. In fact it may be the first V40 phone ever made judging by the security date :-)

Before I set it up on the wireless or especially put in the SIM, I "disabled update" in developers options...so now I have to figure out how to update the security side of it without updating operating system side of it!

At least I finally found one on 9 cuz that was quite a search these days.View attachment 5184301
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Has anyone come from the OnePlus 8 Pro? Or any larger sized devices (in terms of display size)?

I'm thinking of getting the Pixel because I miss stock Android, plus OP has moved from their "lightweight" version to a more heavy skinned OS with A11.

The biggest thing holding me back is the smaller display. I'm so used to big screens and I do a lot of typing on my phone, which leaves me curious about the typing experience on a smaller screen as well.

The only other concern is the top speaker as many YouTube reviews mention it's horrible, even for call quality. Call quality is another reason I want to come back to Pixel. My carrier doesn't support OnePlus devices, so VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling don't work properly. There are ways to try to get this to work but I'm not bothered and would rather just have a device that has those things working out of the box.

Any insights would be appreciated! Hoping there is a Boxing Day sale for the device here in Canada as the current price of $800 is quite heavy. Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stringy:
I came from a OnePlus 6T, the smaller screen hasn't bothered me one bit. I'm 6 foot with bigger than average hands and I'm more than happy typing on the screen.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rav101:
I came from the OP7Pro so pretty similar to what you were working with.

I didn't notice it was a little smaller when I first got the P5 but not felt it's too small and very quickly got used to it. I find it to be a much more comfortable phone to hold compared to my OP7Pro and have no regrets moving in this direction!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
I came from the OnePlus 6t, much the same as stringy, I'm 6'4 with larger hands and turn 50 this year yet I have no problem with the smaller phone, can see everything just fine and I'll say I actually prefer it. Typing is a little smaller all around but manageable and after a few days I've adjusted well. I can reach top to bottom on the screen with my thumb where my 6t it was a stretch. I actually ordered this and an s20 fe at the same time, the s20 was for my wife and I had to use it to set it all up for her and can say comparing the two, the pixel gets my vote. The s20, even with the 'better specs' was sluggish and after using the pixel for a day before hers arrived I had already adjusted to the pixel and an happy with my choice.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Thanks for the replies!

Seems like the majority of users actually enjoy the smaller form factor even coming from larger devices. It's really the biggest thing stopping me but it seems I should keep an open mind and give it a try.

How about call quality? Is that under-screen earpiece satisfactory?
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] crusht:
Came from and went back to oneplus 6t. But mostly for the dual (physical) SIM that I really need and also because after 2 weeks on the pixel I couldn't notice a huge reason to stay with it. It's a great phone with a much better battery than the 6t but after the novelty wore off I could have gone both ways. Photos were important but MJL gcam is a beast so that was another factor. Pixel camera is still better though.

I also missed some of the oneplus software details like brightness slider coming down to thumbs reach as opposed to staying at the way top in the pixel and long pressing an app to uninstall. This was minimal though.

The screen and sound on the pixel I think we're great. Pixel is also noticeably lighter.

While I could still sell the pixel for a reasonable price I thought I would stay with the oneplus for another year.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Hmm, I thought I referenced call quality in my initial response, but indeed I did not. I can't say it's good, or bad really but rather just different. I have not had an issue with not being able to hear anyone, nor them me. Speaker phone, playing games, videos etc do not sound bad but at full volume I do not care for the sound. It's like I said, just different. Would I prefer a traditional speaker at the top? Yes. But I also appreciate the full display and no cutout for the speaker or a forehead so...ehhh..I guess sound to a degree is a bit of personal preference and with that said, it's not a deal breaker for me.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] ulxerker:
I came from the OP7 Pro and it was the best move compared to others in the past for me.

I like the weight, the size, the OS and most important: you'll get OS-updates on time every singe month.

So, do it! ✌
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Yup. That's one of the things that bothered me with OnePlus. I had the OnePlus 1, 3t, 6 and 6t. The more phones they come out with, the less the older phones get updated. The 6t I came from was great for 6 months in regards to updates then it started to fall down the list with the 7, 7 pro, 7t, 7t pro, 8, 8 pro, nord and the 8t all piled on in less than 2 years, the 6t has all but been forgotten. Sure, a security patch here and there but really, that's it. I was running lineage when I finally said I'm done. No fault of lineage tho, ran great but the phone started to have gps issues and call drops. I had the original Nexus, Nexus 6P and decided on the pixel 5. At least I know what to expect going forward with updates.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
I'm going to head into a Best Buy today to check the device out in person, will give me a better idea of the screen size.

Really appreciate everyone's input!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
That's really the best thing you could do. I did not check it out in person because I don't often do things like that, you know... logical lol. I'm more spur of the moment but I feel I got it right this time, thankfully. I will say hardware wise the phone should have cost $599. Not saying it's not worth $699 but there's several phones at this price that on paper out spec the pixel. The OnePlus 8t, galaxy s20 fe are two examples where you get more hardware for the cost but the pixel offers a great experience to the end user with less hardware. Would you rather pay for the hardware or the software? I guess it just shows how much better Google's stock version of Android actually is when you have software that's been designed for the hardware vs muscling the software by the hardware. Your call. Be interested in hearing what you decide.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] stefan.irmen:
Hi!

I actually moved from an OP 8T to an OP 8 Pro and now i'm owning an Pixel 5 :-)

The main reason for that is the size and weight of the phone, its very nice to have such a "small" phone in my hands...

Before switching i was thinking about a few points. 90/120 Hz Display is a musthave now - so everything is fine. Fingerprint on the back is a bit "oldschool", but works great and i cann afford with it!

The only thing i was missing first time was the customizable OS like Oxygen, but now i didnt miss any option...

So i'm happy about my change, but always rember - its not such a big flagship like OP 8 Pro. Thats fact, even if you will not recognice much difference!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Thanks for the added input. I really appreciate and value everyone's opinions, as it is helping me decide significantly!

So I went into Best Buy yesterday and got some hands on time with the Pixel 5. That screen size is definitely noticeably smaller than my 8 Pro. Had them both side by side and the difference is quite grand. However, I tested typing on the Pixel and it's not so small where my thumbs are hitting one another or something, haha, so I think the screen size is not as big of an issue as I originally thought it would be.

Also tested that earpiece speaker and although it's not very loud, it didn't seem deal-breaker level bad. And that's me saying this while testing in a very loud store.

Didn't have the chance to test call quality but just hearing the speaker by playing a YouTube video, I don't think I'll have any issue.

Performance seemed off, though. They had two Pixel 5s side by side. One took a solid few seconds to open the calculator app whereas the other took just a second or so. Maybe the Pixels being demo models had something to do with performance inconsistency, but it was something noteworthy.

On the contrary, Google Maps opened faster than my 8 Pro which was very surprising, given Maps is a much heavier application vs the calculator app. And it was surprising also because my animation speed is set to .04x on my 8 Pro whereas the Pixel in-store probably had the default 1.0x.

My cousin has the Pixel 4 and I think it also shares the same processor as the P5, and seeing his apps open looked a bit slow, but maybe the software optimization is a bit different on the 5, or maybe other factors were in play, such as number of apps installed, background apps, background services running, and so on.

All these things aside, the most significant thing is Canadian pricing. It's $799 here, a bit steep. The Best Buy rep suggested I wait until Dec 26 (Boxing Day) or simply call my carrier to see if they have any deals or promos they can give me. I think this pricing is going to end up becoming the ultimate deciding factor for me, as opposed to performance and speaker/call quality.

I will keep this thread updated with what ends up happening, and any additional input from anyone is always welcome! Thanks again everyone for taking the time out to share your experiences, it really is a big help!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jiggs82:
I came from the Pixel 4 XL, only because I just always like the latest 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 so the phone size/screen size definitely felt smaller especially cuz I'm tall with kinda big hands, the stereo speakers were a little low and not as good but not the worst but I actually made them better installing Viper mod lol other than that battery is great better than previous Pixels and after 2 months I'm actually use to the screen size now and punch hole so not really any complaints but I do still wish they made an XL version and I would have gotten that instead. So I'll say go for it you won't be disappointed and at least you get the latest updates from Google first.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Pulled the trigger and ordered one! Just black, should arrive 25-28. Although I doubt it will come on the 25th lol.

Pretty excited now! Will keep you guys updated on my initial thoughts once I receive it and have some time to play around.

Thank you all for helping me make a decision! It was tough figuring out how I can go from a "flagship" to a "mid-ranger". But your input helped me a lot!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Amd4life:
The screen on the P5 is rather washed out in comparison to the 8 pro, while running both at full brightness. The processor speed is noticeably in favor of the 8 pro. Scrolling on the 8 pro is far better experience , even at 60hz, versus the P5 at 90hz, since it skips and snags with fast scrolling at 90hz. The P5 has the FAR better size, hand feel and the flatter screen is a godsend. The P5 battery life is excellent. I also find the P5 signal has better signal in my area over the 8 pro. The P5 should have been released at $500. I think it cuts too many corners for $700. Get a used OnePlus 8 (non pro) for $400 used and that may be a better option.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] ulxerker:
You're welcome ... you won't regret it if you give yourself some time to get used to it and give the phone some time to settle in.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] JedixJarf:
I just switched from the 8T yesterday, I was on vacation last week and was thoroughly fed up with the terrible camera so I sprung for the 5. It's definitely a lot smaller, I don't think I'll be able to get used to it as others here did, but it's also a pretty great device. I also haven't noticed a difference in the 865 vs 765 in my workload, though others will vary. I'll probably be keeping the P5 until an XL version comes out.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
I thought the same in regards to it's size but honestly, it grew on me ;)
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Deleted member 10052738:
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[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
I definitely see your guys' points!

I understand it may not be fair to do a 1:1 comparison, as you'd be comparing a top of the line device with a mid-ranger. However, here are my thoughts of how I think I'd feel about the two (basing it off the Pixel 4 XL, which was the last Pixel device I've owned).

Colours

As long as colours are showing accurately, I don't think I'd mind if it is a bit washed out. I hope that can be further alleviated with the "boosted" setting!

Camera

OnePlus devices simply cannot compete with Pixels in terms of the camera. This is subjective, however, to my eye, the Pixel cameras are far superior.

Storage

Slower storage is not a huge deal to me, as I'm not constantly moving large files around.

RAM

Less RAM could also be a non-issue given the optimizations with Pixel+Stock Android.

Charging

Slower charging is something I feel is a big downgrade, though. 30W Warp Charge is definitely going to be missed...let's hope that Pixel 5 battery life is good as most are saying it is! Which would kind of help with the slower charging speeds.

Refresh Rate

Refresh rate isn't a big deal, at least when going from 120 to 90. I personally don't really see a difference between those. However, from 60 to 90/120, that's when the difference is clearly seen to my eye.

SOC

The worse SOC, I am hoping it's not drastically worse than my current OnePlus 8 Pro. And also hoping throwing a custom kernel in there would further decrease that gap!

Overall

All-in-all, I think I can get behind the Pixel 5 after the points I just mentioned. Also, I understand the 8T may be available at a cheaper price, however, I'll be missing out on stock Android, as well as that Pixel camera! I'm hoping these key factors are enough to win me over from my 8 Pro...time will tell.

Currently still waiting on the device to be shipped...ordered Dec. 22, received a message that dispatch has been delayed. I guess that's what I get for ordering during prime holiday season time, haha. Hopefully it ships out tomorrow! Getting pretty eager to play around with it.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Looking forward to reading your impressions. I came from the OnePlus 6t and to say the 8 (any series) wasn't on my radar I'd be a liar. Ultimately, as I said before the pixel won out and am happy with it.... coming from the 6t.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] QuickInfo:
I came from a 7 Pro running A10. The biggest quirks for me on this device is not being able to hide the status bar, but this is more of A11 limitation as Google decided to get rid of the overscan command.

The second quirk is the horrendous snapchat quality, especially in low light. Compared to my 7 pro front camera on snapchat, Pixel's version is horrible!
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ducter:
Firstly, sorry to hear about covid, glad to hear it's not as bad as it could have been. Get well the best you can.

I get some of your points and they are valid as, well, they are yours and subjective for the most part. I will say I am running completely stock (launcher and kernel) with root as I missed fully functioning ad blocking.

Charging and battery I'll lump together and charging is indeed slow but that's where it ends for me. The battery lasts for so long I no longer need to charge through the day, regardless what I throw at it. I literally spent a day trying to kill the battery, at 7hrs 38 minutes screen time and 16% left I gave up and accepted the phone thwarted my plans. I have no doubt the phone would have likely went 9½-10 hours which outlasts me and my phone usage needs.

Glad to hear overall you're happy with it and don't be surprised if the screen size....grows on you lol.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. On the bright side, this recovery period allows me to spend more time messing around with the Pixel!

As for battery, I may need to look into my installed apps to see if one of them are causing average battery life.

And hopefully that screen size does grow on me, it's not so bad now that my OnePlus 8 Pro is packed up and put away, haha.
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vio281:
speaker is dog**** not gonna lie, I came from regular OP8, the wide angle camera its ok, the reason I switched was because I have smaller hands and Pixel5 is smaller in every dimension.

The cool thing is the speech to text is pretty spot on, battery I can literally Google maps and youtube all day and it still going...
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Hey! Appreciate your detailed insights on the Pixel 5.

Despite already have pulling the trigger on the device, I still appreciate you sharing your thoughts and opinions, as it is still of value!

You're right about the refresh rate not being a big difference from 120 to 90 so no issue there. And the camera, definitely my favourite by far, even more so than the iPhone 12 Pro Max's my parents have!

I just need to figure out what is draining my battery as I'm definitely not hitting 6 hours of SOT, but closer to 4-5. This isn't bad by any means but it seems the device is capable of more.