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[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Worldblender:
With the impending 3G network shutdowns by AT&T (on Feburary 2022) and T-Mobile (already done in January 2021; Sprint network will in Janurary 2022), I'm badly in need of another option. My current LG Nexus 5 (International version) won't enable me to survive these shutdowns, as it lacks the full LTE band support for the United States carriers.

After searching for another phone model with the criteria of removable battery, USB-C and unlockable bootloader, I settled on the following listing for a LG G5 (RS988): https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G5-RS98...M-Unlocked-Smartphone-8-10-18174/164707426461

The main thing I care about here is whether I can get VoLTE support at all, so that I can continue receiving cellular service beyond 2021. I currently use Cricket, an MVNO which uses AT&T as its network. Unfortunately, AT&T has a whitelist of devices that are allowed to use VoLTE on their network: https://www.att.com/ecms/dam/att/consumer/help/pdf/Devices-Working-on-ATT-Network.pdf. They do list the AT&T version of the LG G5 (H820), but it is bootloader locked. If I cannot use get this phone to work on AT&T, I will have no choice but to switch to T-Mobile or an MVNO using its network, such as MetroPCS. They have already shutdown their main 3G network, and also require VoLTE, but at least they don't have a whitelist that only allows me to use certain devices.

Looking at the custom ROMs, including LineageOS, it seems that none of them have VoLTE support, which is critical for me if I decide to switch to T-Mobile or one of their MNVOs. I could also see if there are any ROMs based on the stock ROM. If all else fails, I can resort to using the stock ROM/OS and then root it. However, this opens up another problem: I cannot tell if there exists a stock Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for the RS988; everything I read so far seems to indicate that I will only get up to Android 7.1 Nougat on this particular model.

As I have accepted an offer for $55 down from $64.99 in the above listing, and cannot decline to buy it, changing to another phone model is no longer an option for me in terms of keeping my cellular service working. Since I will be stuck with this RS988 for the next few years, can someone tell me what is the current situation about VoLTE support, whether for AT&T or T-Mobile, and which ROM I should stick on to gain this support? Losing my cellular service in 2022 is not going to end well for me if it does happen.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] virginwidow:
DONT use MetroPCS I was with 'em for years but they have changed there policy's not like now. Simplemobile costs the same...

I'm up against the same VoLTE wall (had a Blackberry Passport 4 years) and right now only finding VoLTE in Nougat ROM... TBH, I don't want Oreo b/c of that "A-B parition" buisness

I feel ya bro, right now I'm on a "burner" (LG-Stylo, for big screen) due to this concern. Did you ever find a ROM for RS988 with VoLTE?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Worldblender:
You came in a tad too late; by now, I ended up getting an entirely newer phone, a Motorola Moto G Power (2020) via Google Fi bill credit. Though its battery is not meant to be user-replaceable, at least it has support for VoLTE out of the box, which is what I care about more.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fredline12002:
I found it the other day in Hermes Mobile 6, NOW I CAN'T FIND IT FOR THE LIFE OF ME...Anyone know where?:confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] treamer:
Hi,

try this link ... this is the Home-URL of AdvConf.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] knightcapain:
here is the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=317070

please use the search function
[TCL 10 Pro  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jay65:
What's the best gcam for this phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] whitehawk66:
Hey Folks:

Quick tips: ACT SOON

If you purchased your S21 series phone on the Verizon website during the pre-order period of 1/14-1/28, you are eligible for a gift card and smart tag promo on the Samsung website. The value depends on the model

If you call Verizon about it - YOU WILL WASTE YOUR TIME BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW THE DETAILS.

Call the Samsung Promotions number: 1-800-726-7864. Having a Samsung account is necessary too

You will need your receipt or the ability to take a picture of it. you will also need to reference your IMEI Number

I had a woman walk me thru it using the Shop Samsung ans Smart Tutor apps by Samsung.

This promotion expires on 2/28/21 So you'd better act soon

Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kberger65:
Did your phone register successfully for the pre-order offer? Mine won't register for the offer in the Samsung Shop app. Anything special you did?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] whitehawk66:
I copied and pasted the IMEI from the "About Phone" section... PER the instructions she was giving me.... she was actually logged into my phone, perhaps to assist. Maybe check there is any stray space?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kberger65:
I even did the barcode scan but no luck. And when I call that number the help is useless . Was it the first level rep that helped you or did you get to someone more technical
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] whitehawk66:
It was the 1st person I called at the number above.... she was a little ingratiating but extremely helpful and competent.... maybe do the process on their website and have a chat window/convo open?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] kberger65:
Even if I type it in , it fails. Something with the app or my activation but no one on that line can help. I can try the chat tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] RustyNailz:
Thanks for the heads up. I needed to register two devices, and the app acts like it will allow this but it doesn't work. Called the 800# and they had me uninstall then reinstall the app to perform the 2nd registration.
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] chiwawa10:
This morning, I saw a notification appear on my phone showing that the Feb-21 security patch is ready to be installed. The size is 41+MB. The description looks nothing unusual as this phone has been getting only security patches for quite some time. However, once it attempt to restart it went dead. I tried numerous times to power up the phone (pressing the power button) but it's not responding. Nothing happen. Does it mean my phone is bricked by the security patch update?
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] jaskiratsingh:
Can you access recovery mode?
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] ban.codrut:
First of all:

1. Did you had your bootloader unlocked ?

2. Were you rooted when taking the OTA update ?

Your description doesn't quite match the result.

A differential update (like security updates) shouldn't brick the bootloader and from your description the bootloader doesn't (well) load itself.

Worst case with a diff. update is that the bootloader will give you an error message and won't load the OS but the fact that you have a black screen indicates that the bootloader itself isn't able to operate.

I would try two things:

a) Try to access Recovery Mode : Vol Up + Power + Cable connected

b) Try to access Download Mode : Vol Down + Power + Cable connected

Those two will dictate which actions you can take moving forward based on which modes you can still access.

Also:

Does the phone indicate charging when you connect the USB cable ?

Does your PC detect it (shows up in Device Manager) when connected ?

if a) and b) fails but the PC still detects the phone you might be able to reflash using Qualcomm Flash Image Tool (QFLI), I'm pretty sure there was an Oreo firmware in QFIL format available somewhere on the web.

Edit: QFIL, NB0, recovery MR packages firmware available in this thread [OTA] [Fastboot] [QFIL] Nokia 7 Plus OTA and Fastboot Collection
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] chiwawa10:
Thanks for the reply. Finally I managed to boot the phone up by pressing volume up + power button. However, it does not boot into recovery mode. Instead it boots up in normal mode. Since then I did not try reboot or power down my phone. Glad that it's not bricked. And no, I do not have the bootloader unlocked. Though I'm tempted to do so if the updates stop coming. At least I can still breath some life into the phone by installing other flavor of android. Still clinging on to hope that HMD will allow us to officially unlock bootloader. Otherwise, this will be my last Nokia phone from HMD.
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] 2gg1:
This will be my last one too if nokia won't support the unlock
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] 2gg1:
My phone got bricked after a regular update.no bl unlock or something else weird. I really won't forgive nokia for that.
[Treble-Enabled Device Guides, News, & Discussion] eagledipesh:
Can someone guide on how to port LOS 11 GSI rom to ATV?

Or is there a rom which is already ported?

I have s912 64bit A only device with 32g storage and 3gb ram.
[Treble-Enabled Device Guides, News, & Discussion] speedson:
you cant just easy port a los 11 gsi to atv s912 :)

s912 is a tv box and atv firmware is a bit different to normal android smartphone firmware^^

but i think the basics would be like everywhere

>maybe unlocked bootloader/oem unlock

>a costum recovery like TWRP

>maybe a tool to decrypt the internal storage like fstab

>supersu or magisk for root

>a backup from the stock rom if something went wrong^^

>a bit luck

solong

speedson🤘🙃🤘
[Treble-Enabled Device Guides, News, & Discussion] eagledipesh:
Thanks but the los ROM is AOSP, so my question is how to port non ATV based ROM to ATV.
[Treble-Enabled Device Guides, News, & Discussion] speedson:
yeah i understand you...you want a costum Rom for your ATV-Box :)

but why not using a custom Rom from XDA Forum? a Rom like the following...

https://xdaforums.com/t/v7-s905w4-s...i-box-firmware-port-to-amlogic-boxes.4199287/

solong

speedson 🤘 🙃 🤘
[Treble-Enabled Device Guides, News, & Discussion] eagledipesh:
Because I am looking for android 10. I know you are trying hard to help but first you need to read properly. Thanks anyways
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] schaps:
You may know that I am working since a long time on a touch user interface, and a Touch Pro version is planned, taking advantage of G-sensor, touch-sensitive control pad and accelerated graphics.

At the moment I can't work on Touch Pro version because firstly my PC is dead, and I planned to invest in an HTC Touch Pro but unfortunately I need to get a new PC first, so Touch Pro will have to wait... But it will come sooner or later and as for the other devices, I would ask now for motivated and experienced testers to participate to a private beta.

I need only about 20 people so I will choose first people who could really help me, better is if you have WM cooking or development knowledges. I don’t want to get thousands of messages asking “please please send me the ROM” like it was in the other threads, so please don’t ask me to participate if you don’t have solid arguments. If you are interested, let me a post here with your skills, and I will contact you later by PM if you are selected.

This thread is open to suggestions. :)

More info about TouchXperience User Interface and video demos:

http://www.touchxperience.com/
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] vijayvasa:
Congratulations and Let me join first here.

Let me be the first one here to show my interest here.

I am systems developer and also worked in QA Testing & Analysis.Had experience of using and playing around with so many roms of windows mobile devices.I am sure , there are lot of experieced people out there who are willing to join your beta testing, but I am also trying to join this beta testing of ur rom.

Let me know if you need my help.

Kind regads

vijay
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] fireblade63:
Now that's what I'm talking about:D

Schap's here
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] mallman:
i dont think i really qualify as the best candidate for beta testing because i am not a developer but if you need a corporate every day power user I fit in :) I use my device constantly with blackberry functionality as well so maybe that is valuable to you.

Also wondering what the cost of the UI will be once you release it?
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] sumitescp:
I think he is going to release it for free. But consider a donation for him. He is working on a old pc and spending his precious time so please do not be tight with donations. I am donating once this is out. Thanks schaps for the great UI that is coming soon.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] mallman:
hmmm considering the donation now........ OK not a problem :) Would like to try it though. I am all for helping to support such innovative causes
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] mentis:
I've alot of experience testing various hardware and software platforms. Most of it comes from testing php/sql, as well as a bunch of various hardware platforms including most current gen video game hardware/OS software.

I'm fairly well versed in Windows Mobile, but don't have the experience with it that some other people here have. However, I think my experience in other areas will prove useful.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] fireblade63:
Schap man,

Been looking forward to this new Touch Experience interface for quite a while as you implemented it in alot and hopefully will change the winmo xperience.

Will your Touch Pro ROMs include TFL3D or is it removed/replaced with your TouchXperience?

How much bigger is the ROM size in comparison with other ROMs? (not that I'm really concerned with that with Touch Pro but also for Kaiser)

Any date estimate on TP's release date?

Thanks man and looking forward to it
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] canthonyza:
Hi Schap,

I am not an experienced cooker, but I have been flashing my Device with many roms on this forum. I received my Touch Pro on Thursday and as you can see by my Signature I have already flashed it with DCS's ROM and installed your advanced config + registry editor :)

I will test as much as I can and feedback as much as I can if you want me to participate in your testing.

Cheers and keep up the good work.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] schaps:
TouchXperience does not replace TouchFLO 3D as it does not act like a today screen replacement, but if you use TF3D mostly for access to contacts, messaging, Internet, programs and settings, you may prefer to use TouchMenu and you would not need TF3D anymore. I don't plan to exclude TouchFLO 3D from my ROMs, excepted if most of you would prefer it, and maybe I will adapt TF3D graphics with TouchXperience style.

At the moment TouchXperience requires 2MB space in ROM, but as it replace some HTC applications and internal functions I will remove them, so it shouldn't be much bigger than other ROMs and maybe smaller after removing HTC stuffs.

As I said, I need to get first a new PC and a Touch Pro to be able to work on it. For the PC I hope I should get it soon, but for the Touch Pro you know that it is expensive, so I will have to wait longer until I could afford to buy one. Maybe I could buy one end october or november, excepted if I get enough donations to invert in the phone, in that case I would buy it as soon as I have the money then Touch Pro version could be available shortly.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] schaps:
The price is up to you, it costs only a donation! :)
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] cubemaster:
I am system engineer (MCSE)

If you need, am ready to help and share cause really interested to improve the bad performances of current ship roms

bye
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] elroy944:
well i'm a system supervisor and i would realy become a beta tester. I'm not much experienced into cooking roms, but i use my touch pro every day intensive (previously i had the tytnII, Tytn, and the qtek9100) i have a 1mbit internet connection through HSDPA and use the internet as well on the device as linked with my notebook. I'm also testing a lot apps on the touch pro like various TF3d config programs, Gsensor locks and more stuff. If you think i can be a beta tester than i would appreciate that.

kind regards

Elroy
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] NLS:
Very interesting project.

I could maybe make some tests, I'm in IT, ex-programmer (yes I don't like how it sounds too), experienced beta tester (and also write good documentation btw.), use WM much before it was WM.

Since I am Greek, I'd make sure everything works in my language. ;)
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] hiroshima:
Hi Schaps,

If you're looking for an Italian beta tester, here I am.

That's all. :)

byz
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] jcrompton:
I am willing to help. MY main skill is with networks but I have extensive PPC experience for many years at least as far as devices. Just let me know if you'd like help. I currently own a TouchPro, Kaiser, and Hermes.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] TeDeV:
hello schaps, i would really like to help u on the beta test rom. i am a vb.net developer and i have also created some pda applications so i think i can help with that. i own a touch pro.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] WatskeBart:
Prêts à aider

I've visited your site many times to check if your TouchXperience UI is released.

I'm a telematics specialist for the RNLAF, so i use my TP every day and a touch friendly app a must for people who use it on a extensive daily basis.

Cooking skills are in progress as i'm beginning to cook my first TP ROM.

So if you need a beta tester i'm more then willing to help you out.

I was wondering how you are going to fix that one :D
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] GlobalM3:
I am marking myself as a potential 20 here :)

I am a beta tester for

T-Mobile

D-Link

Nokia

and many other smaller manufacturers past and present.

PM SENT !
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] WatskeBart:
How are things progressing here? :)
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] joymike123:
Hi Schaps,

I can help out with testing as well.

I own a Touch Pro UK version.

I also have CESTAR running (chinese).

I'm also a vb.net developer....

Cheers

joymike123.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] TehPenguin:
I'd be willing to do some beta testing.

I'm a Computer Science student at Curtin University - I'm also very experienced in .NET (and have played a bit with the .NET CF).

I'm not experienced in ROM cooking, but I can certainly test the actual application, and am willing to do a bit of XML or proper coding in C# if it can help or be used for customisation.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] bverp:
Hi Schaps,

I want to do some betatesting for you aswell. I have a WWE Touch Pro and am a experienced developer.

Thanks, Ben
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] kitopa:
Salut Schap's

Tout d'abord j'appréci énormément ce que tu fais pour la communauté, c'est clair qu'autant de temps de travail pour arriver a ce résultat je tire mon chapeau! J'aimerais bien essayer pour toi la ROM qui de toute evidence est sublime rien qu'a en voir les vidéos.

Je suis de Paris, j'ai une version nu du HTC Touch Pro acheté débloqué a l'origine et sans aucune personnalisation opérateur.

Des connaissances dans la cuisine de ROM j'en ai pas des masses, mais au moins tu auras l'oeil de l'amateur, ce qui est justement la chose primordial parceque la plus part des personnes ici ne savent pas trop comment cuisiner... Et si je peux pas aider dans le fond, etant donné que j'utilise énormément mon HTC je peux aider en surface car j'exploite un max la bete du fait que je travaille avec.

Sois sure que je te ferais savoir de tout ce qui est bug, incompatibilité logiciel etc... Je m'y connais en informatique, donc je sais quand meme distinguer certaine chose.

Merci et bonne continuation dans ton travail!

Edit: J'avais oublier de mentionné que j'ai aussi le TYTNII... Ben maintenant c'est fait ;)
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] athanaso77:
I am not sure if this is obvious to you but i have to inform you that this is an International forum so in English please.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] PressDigital:
Happy to assist with beta testing / donation etc. Just let us know when this is ready to kick-off.

Thanks

Chuck

www.PressDigital.com.au
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] mallman:
anyone heard anything yet or gotten the ROM even?
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] WatskeBart:
A google translation of the french post :D

I was also curious of what he/she was saying here :p
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] GlobalM3:
Schaps were are you>??????????
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] Verbato:
Amazing...

I must say, amazing... Very nice work!

I have done some (minor, hobby) programming, so I know how much work is behind this. (I also know you'll never feel like you've completed the work...) This is very nice to see, schaps.

This is a very nice feat you've done. Very nice indeed...

I promise you, I'll donate at least $100 as soon as I get my hands on this program.

Very nice work indeed. I am in awe of this, schaps...
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] kitopa:
You ain't need to understand what i'm saying, cause this thread is calling to beta testers...

By the way, like a memeber says, use a translation tool...

But if you really need to prouve yourself that you can be the cop of the board, go and find out every french post and make your job... Cause dude at this time you're alone on that "war"

Greetz to you bro
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] Upquark:
Sorry, but it really is common practice on the internet that international forums are English only (exception being: specific subforums).

That is not to say that English is a better language than, say, French (with which I would strongly disagree personally ;)), but I think the fact you seem to speak English quite well says enough. :)

And as for the use of translation tools: so what if someone starts posting in Swahili? Good luck finding a translation for that! :p
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] athanaso77:
Perfect english!!!

Haha... thanks! :D
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] GlobalM3:
Schaps is French so he assumed he can post in French, the only person that needs to understand him is Schaps. This is a great opertunity lets not ruin it.

Ok back on subject guys....

Lets wait and see how this beta goes.
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] kitopa:
Like Global says, i'm talking to Schaps who's french... For a better understanding i need to talk french to him.

By the way, athanaso77 you're searching for something bad, and maybe you'll find it... Not here, so leave that thread alone bro and come on PM if you want some fresh things.

Upquark i agree that international forum are WWE, but now i was talking to a french guy... And which language might be perfect to talk with him?!

Sorry if i'm wrong...

Greetz
[Touch Pro, Fuze ROM Development] schaps:
Anyone willing to participate in TouchXperience Website life?

No problem here! :) I have to say that I'm glad to see that thread kept clean, compared to TouchXperience threads in others forums which are full of useless posts, complains and other ungrateful comments!

Sorry for my absence, but I take your candidacy into consideration, as you know I don't have a PC...

I am currently working on a new version of TouchXperience website where I will try to keep you frequently updated about project progress and releases. The new website is community-oriented so if you have any questions, suggestions, or if you would like to contribute in my projects, you are free to take part in forum or wiki. Support will be maintained on TouchXperience forum in the future.

As you know I don't have a lot of free time (and a free PC at the moment) to care of TouchXperience project and website, and I have limited knowledge in website content/forum/wiki management, so I would be glad if some of you were willing to help me. :) But I'm looking for serious/professional people, to moderate forums, to help users and post frequently asked questions,... everything you want to contribute in TouchXperience website life! The best would be if you have good knowledge in CMS, webdesign, forum/wiki management that could help me to improve website. Thank you in advance!