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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] eb_xda:
Short version: How can I get working stock firmware? Or why I will never be able to get working stock firmware?

Supplementary question: what if anything *should* I have (not) done to avoid this situation?

I'm trying to revert to stock Samsung firmware to test handset (top speaker) audio level, which is very low on Lineage or /e/ ROMS.

I also would like to be able to revert to stock if I choose to resell this phone.

I've tried two different stock firmware packages, but both go into bootloop showing the early samsung logo.

From there I can still get to TWRP and adb sideload the abovementioned roms and they work OK, so it is not the worst outcome.

This phone started with Oreo, I then used heimdall to load all 17 files from the stock Q firmware, then sideload ROM without running stock setup...

Stock firmwares tried:

NZC-G965FXXUFFUC6-20210428121900.zip

TNZ-G965FXXUFFUC6-20210423174601.zip

Phone complete model : SM-G965F ZPATNZ (edit: add F)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] eb_xda:
TLDR: "No, it is not possible to go back to stock"

Thanks to @hainguyenthao for the education.

@hainguyenthao : "To be able to flash stock without server that's means you need official repair and device must be knox 0"

So i guess no need to flash stock and u can stay on custom better"

Me: "Oh. So basically it is impossible to go back to stock after flashing a custom ROM (Using ordinary tools odin/heimdall)?"

@hainguyenthao : "Yes"
[Huawei Developers] grosseader:
Hello friends!

I got my hands on mentioned P40 lite, used it for some time already, installed gms , everything is working fine except notifications for some apps.

For me the critical issue is with diabetes follower app - Dexcom follow. It is working, receiving data, but do not pass notifications. What could be the issue and suggestions to be fixed?

Tried it with latest firmware - same

With or without GMS - same

I downgraded to EMUI 10.0.1.136

Android 10

Dexcom follow 1.1.5.3 - very old one , but only one that work somehow on officially unsupported device.

Tried 4.0 / 4.0.1 / 4.0.2 / 4.0.3 / 4.0.4 / 4.2 / 4.1... all have errors like unable to reach servers or invite expired and can't add host.

I use same app on huawei p20 lite , samsung s6 , oneplus 6t , huawei mate 20 lite, all works fine with notifications and all.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l-atome:
Hello, i try to compile lineage for my Fire 7 using the source code that i find here

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unlocked-ford-austin-lineage-14-1-17-jan-2021.3962457/

But i don't reach to configure the reposit from github ... I add a custom "ford.xml" in "~/.repo/local_manifest/ford.xml" but nothing append after a "repo sync" ...

Do you know a wiki or tutorial for help me

Thanks

L_atome
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klamation:
Hi! So I'm curious, why are you trying to recompile the image? Are you dissatisfied with simply downloading it, or are you trying to customise it?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l-atome:
Yeah ... Thanks for you interest for my problem ...

First, i custom tablet fire 7 for use uin classroom and i want to delete all other software ...

I arrived to this goal with :

1) install su

2) remount /system in read-write

3) find apps and delete it manually

Second, I want to limit access to only my website ....

I need to implement iptables rules directly in the kernel ... And i think it's possible only in compil image ... Isn't it?

I arrived to compil image after days and days to compil but the tablet freeze and i'm not able to debug the problem ... Perhaps in the future i'll retrieve retry agains

Thanks

Thomas
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Lionman1:
Whenever I make a video in super slow motion, it starts off slow, and then halfway during the action it just suddenly speeds up.

How can I make a video and keep the whole thing in super slo-mo? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Nat.smith26:
You need to edit the video in the gallery and chose which part will be slow down.

Easy.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] Berserker900:
Hey guys, i have just got my op9pro. All of a sudden i see all these posts about the Indian ver not getting 5g bands and etc.

The confusing part is, i have the LE2120 which supposedly is the Chinese ver and also the Indian...!!

The Chinese has more bands and the Indian not?

Anyone mind explaining this to me please. 🙏🏻
[OnePlus 9 Pro] awsan:
Indian is LE2121
[OnePlus 9 Pro] olkitu:
https://cacombos.com/device/LE2120 LE2120 is Chinese variant and here is listed of supported bands and combinations.

https://cacombos.com/device/LE2121 No 5G bands from Indian variant yet because missing details from log. Have to test Indian variant on 5G networks and log data to complete list.
[Samsung Galaxy A12] hd_scania:
I’ve done too much times of factory resets (recovery mode) and Downloads of the full Android 11 based firmware (see SamMobile) onto the device (by Heimdall), but still unfortunately my device is still under boot loops, w/o KNOX disabled or even removed, or vm-verity disabled before. But now i no longer have access to the ROM at all, hence unable to authorize ADB for disabling dm-verity or removing KNOX.

And finally nothing more could also be done using recovery or Download mode, what to do next?

Heimdall mode (High speed)
Product name: SM-A125F
Current binary: Samsung official
FRP lock: Off
OEM lock: Off (U)
KG status: checking
MTK ’’secure’’ boot: Enable (0)
Warranty void: 0x1 (0x500)
RP SWREV: B1 NS1 K1 S1
‘‘Secure’’ Download: Enable
CASS: 0x1
DID: 000ac3086b58
CARRIER_ID: TGY

Android recovery
samsung/a12nsxx/a12
11/RP1A.200720.012/A125FXXU1BUE3
user/release-keys

#Reboot Recovery Cause is [UNKNOWN]#
#Reason is []#
Support API: 3
# MANUAL MODE v1.0.0#
No command specified.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Hi All,

New to the forum. A Hi to everyone.

I have bought an Mi 11X in India in very first sale and after setting it up realised it doesn't have Miui dialer and messaging app and instead has Google Dialer and messaging app. Google dialer doesn't save call records beyond 30 days and also doesn't have native call recording option without warning about call getting recorded and I am unable to move messages from my previous Redmi 8 device to this device bcoz of no Miui Messaging app in Mi 11x.

Can someone please suggest how to get Miui Dialer and messaging on my Indian Mi 11x handset. And also let me know how do I unlock bootloader as Miui global forum is blocked in India foe access. Cant access the forum and hence cant place request for bootloader unlock. Please help me. Thanking in advance.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] ineedroot69:
you can record call with Google Dialer or Google Contacts whatever you call that app there's a Magisk module for it just get rooted via Magisk
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Its not just about call recording facility. Miui Dialer is more feature rich than google dialer. Like unlimited call history vs 30 days call history. Messaging app is also very user friendly of Miui. I just want a way to get Miui Dialer n Messaging app on my Mi 11x. Either by some apk install or via some other ROM flashing.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] ryuzaynn:
im not sure if this helps but maybe you could try installing them from apk mirror, hope the apps work tho.

MIUI Contacts and dialer APKs - APKMirror

www.apkmirror.com

MIUI Messaging APKs - APKMirror

www.apkmirror.com
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] lolo9393:
Solution is to move to XIAOMI EU ROM. Weekly and stable both have MI dialer installed.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] atifrawn:
U can flash k40 chines fastboot rom detials check my answer in questio f3 rom
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] atifrawn:
Flash china rom on global rom
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
You confirm that Xiaomi EU ROM for Mi 11X has Miui Dialer and Miui Messaging app??
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] apna.suresh0305:
I have been using EU ROMs for many years. It will have Xiaomi dialer and messaging apps. In fact, I am also looking for the same solution for my Mi11x Indian variant.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Thank you All. One last question. If I flash EU ROM, will I get updates automatically or need to manually download update package and update through recovery??
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] lolo9393:
You get OTA for both EU rom, weekly and stable, but because a working recovery to handle that is not yet available we still have to do it manualy via fastboot.

Accept it for some time or stand by.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
So to manually update the next update, do I have to repeat the process of unlocking Bootloader and flash the update file? Wouldn't it erase my data??
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] lolo9393:
Everything is automatic once you first installed EU rom.

Bootloader stays unlocked until you relock it with MIFLASH rom.

Your data are going to be erased by force because you need to format data at first install and only here. Make them backed up.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
I have successfully unlocked my device and have downloaded Miui 12.5 HMK40 ROM from xiaomi.eu forum and setup phone in fastboot mode and extracted the fastboot miui 12.5 ROM and ran the file "windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data-format".

The command prompt windows launched and I entered Y to proceed installation of ROM. Its been more than 30 minutes and I am stuck at "sending sparse super 4/7 (775048kb)"

Please someone help.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
I closed the command prompt window by clicking "X" on top right corner and again started the process by running the file "windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data-format" and now I am stuck at "sending sparse super 1/7" which earlier took only 50 seconds and now taking ages.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Faced errors multiple times but after trying to flash three to four times and changing USB port, I was successful in installing the ROM. Thank you to the community for help and for encouraging to try installing the ROM.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
My last genuine query, sorry if I have been too curious about things. I have successfully installed EU ROM. Now

1) Can I lock the bootloader again and whenever there is an update just flash it without the need to unlock bootloader again??

2) Say a Recover ROM gets released in near future, do I have to again flash it a New?? I mean complete format? Or can I just upgrade to it without loosing data and without full format??
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] lolo9393:
You have better to boot latest TWRP and install EU zip with it.

Just check the digest file in the rom zip if it take care not to reject aliothin (your phone).

That's what I did on F3 .

Great rom for my today use.

EDIT: You can NOT lock your bootloader under EU rom, you need to flash an official fastboot rom via MIFLASH.

Take care to flash the same region rom as your phone was first.

But, Stay unlocked that's better if you can.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Alin45:
U can lock ur bootloader only if u have the original ROM region the phone was build for (EEA, MI, IN, ID etc). So, never lock bootloader if u had Indian stock ROM and u flashed EEA or other region build.....most probably ur phone will get hard bricked. Also, never lock bottloader if u flashed any custom ROM (xiaomi.eu, CrDroid, Arrow etc)....not sure if this is even possible, but still :)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Thanks for clarification.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] biswasprasenjit007@gmail.:
Bro I've just brought MI 11X indian. Like to shift to EU Rom. Would you please guide the process.

As I understood, 1st I need to unlock bootloader then flash the EU ROM. Should I've to install TWRP?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Hi, first need to unlock bootloader. Before that update to latest global ROM update. On the day u r successful in unlocking bootloader, Then enable usb debugging on your handset via developer settings. For unlocking bootloader u need to visit https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html and follow as said.

Additionally download latest Xiaomi drivers and also adb n fastboot tools and adb drivers. Then download Miui 12.5.2.0 package. Extract it in a folder. Boot your handset to fastboot mode. Then connect it to pc/laptop. Then in adb tools folder open command prompt or simply open command prompt n in command prompt navigate to adb folder. Now type fastboot device and hit enter. Your device should show up.

Now visit the folder where u extracted the miui eu 13.5.2.0 package. Double Click on relevant batch file based on your OS but filename ending with "install with data format". Command prompt window will launch warning data will be wiped out and asking for permission to proceed further. Type Y n hit enter.

Process will start. Now wait it out until the command prompt closes by itself. And ur Handset will boot into Miui EU 12.5.2.0.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] biswasprasenjit007@gmail.:
Thank you bro for such prompt and swift reply. Lets apply unlocking bootloader. Will come back
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] biswasprasenjit007@gmail.:
Bro sorry to disturb u again. Can I unlock bootloader through MI flash tool? Or wait for 2-20days as shown on miui website. What you suggest ?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
You can only unlock bootloader as per the process. There are no shortcuts. Can only unlock via Mi Unlock tool
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] biswasprasenjit007@gmail.:
Okay. I'll wait as directed by Mi unlock tool. :)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] rockyyy:
i just ordered mi 11x. i guess i will be facing the same issue as OP. i would like to make some clarifications before i install European version

1. will banking apps still work after unlocking bootloader. as i read boot loader cant be relocked on a different region rom, and i guess some apps check bootloader status. (my current device is unlocked & rooted, and all of my banking apps have stopped working since a few months)

2. will the OTA updates work on the european version.

3. how long is the mi unlock tool asking to wait. it gets difficult to wipe everything after the phone is setup
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] rockyyy:
if you dont mind can you tell how long is the mi unlock tool asking you to wait
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] rockyyy:
@VJ_1985 did you try this?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Heya...It is 7 days as usual to unlock bootloader at first instance, dont know about repeatedly unlocking and its duration. And banking apps don't check bootloader status but check root status AFAIK. I did not try the APKs option to install Mi Dialer n Messaging apps.

Also to the bootloader not locking to different region thing, I guess you are thinking Miui EU ROM 12.5.3.0 to be a European ROM. But nope it aint. Its just a custom ROM based on China Original Miui ROM. And yes bootloader locking is not suggested on custom ROMs.

Also post Miui EU 12.5.3.0, you do get OTA updates as this update installs TWRP in the background and TWRP is needed to install OTA updates.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] rockyyy:
thanks for the quick reply and correcting me. did you root your device aswell or just flashed the Miui EU 12.5.3.0 rom? are banking apps working on your device?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] zaki789:
what's with indian and the obsession of recording calls
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Haven't rooted my device only flashed the the MIUI EU 12.5.3.0 ROM. And yes all banking apps are working fine
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
I generally record all unknown callers and once in a week check the call recordings and then decide to whether to save these contacts or to delete them. Also these call recordings help in reporting telemarketers to the the operators so that they can take action against them.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] zaki789:
Ah okay now i understand just block there numbers
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] VJ_1985:
Everytime its a new number. Its a nuisance in India.
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] susheel.kainat:
Hi All,

While booting my Asus Zenphone Selfie (ModelNo: ZD551KL-6J510IN), the screen is stuck at below error:

Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call you mobile operator for additional support. Please note that repair/return for this issue may have additional cost.

I do see the booting logo screen, but it remains there throughout. I tried multiple ways listed below:

1. Just pressed power button and it throws above error and remains there with no further progress or reaction to pressing any buttons.

2. Long pressing the POWER button + Volume Down Key and it shows same as above scenario with no progress.

3. Long pressing of POWER button + Volume Up Key and it shows "Fastboot Mode !!!" in blue text color at the top left corner with the normal boot screen ASUS logo in the middle and remains there with no further progress.

I googled for solutions and saw options using Odin Tool, but they are all specific to Samsung Device. I even downloaded the same and also the phone model firmware (around 1.6Gb), but I dont see the filetypes required by Odin tool in the downloaded zip. Also since the device is locked in that boot screen itself, when connected to System, its not detecting anything and hence when running adb devices it doesnt list any devices attached.

Could you please guide me on how to resolve this? Let me know if I need to provide more details.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Head-Units] Jpe230:
Hello,

I purchased a cheap PX30 Head Unit from AliExpress but I couldn't find any information about the MCU, or if I can root it or install a custom rom.

The MCU Version is HCTG_HCTC and I couldn't find anything related about it

View attachment 5306721

Any help would be appreciated :)
[Android Head-Units] rizki_Alkaf:
Hi, any clue/answer for this? I thought it was an MTC(X) MCU because of the UI (statusbar, launcher, etc)
[Android Head-Units] localos:
Please provide firmware
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Apparently it's an MTCx variant, so compatible with MTC{D/E/P/MTCH}
[Android Head-Units] VAHID:
View attachment 5440995Hi

Any one can share px30 firmware whit this ui
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] ericDraven77:
Hi there!

I wanted to create a Samsung Account to use all of the features my tablet supports.

I already had one because of a Galaxy Watch S3, but now it always wants my mobile number so I can continue using the account.

Is there any way around that?

I saw that they support OTP, but when I want to enable the 2FA it only sasys I have to give my mobile number to continue.

As my Tablet is WIFI only I don't want to give Samsung my number.

Do you have a clou for that?

Thanks in Advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] rjohnstone:
2FA requires a phone number to send auth messages too... there is no way around it if you want the extra security.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Questions & Answer] ericDraven77:
I hate these Data mining things!

Theres no problem giving the opportunity to do the OTP from the beginning without having to register your phone number.

All companys only want your data.

Sorry, but that drives me nuts as IT security guy.
[Moto G Power Real Life Review] pjottrr:
Hi All,

Since this is the 2nd time I've replaced my screen, i thought let's share my "real life experience" with replacing the screen, and if it is worth it, since the phone is kinda cheap. This is not a technical how to in replacing the screen. just my experience ( i'f you need some assistance in that, i'm happy to help) .

so first of all, if you have no experience in replacing the screen, it might be too expensive to replace. If you have the skill set to replace it yourself , it is definitely worth it.

The first time i replaced my screen i bought a screen from Ali express for around € 30 , and after replacing my screen i thought all was fine, however, the brightness level of that screen was simply too low.

so i tried finding a decent replacement, and even reached out to Motorola in order to get a decent screen. Sadly they wouldn't send me one, and only want to do the repair themself. The worst thing, I had to send it to England, wait out the quote for a repair and they couldn't tell me how much it was approximately gonna cost. ( kept getting the answer "the engineers will make an estimate" )

Since I'm an Advocate for Right to repair, the Motorola answer is something I'm really unhappy with. So far this is the only downside i found in Motorola, i somehow thought They were different, .... I guess i was wrong.

After searching for a while I found a reseller that sells the Motorola original Screens ( including the body ) for € 60

I think that repacing it is worth it, but only if you can replace it yourself, since it takes quite some time, and a repair shop would probably charge more then € 75 for the repair, excluding the screen.

so far I'm happy with the results, and i will be able to enjoy this phone a while longer.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] ericDraven77:
Hi guys,

as the pen works really phenomenal on our Tablet and My S7+ is like made for drwaing, I wanted to ask which app you use for that?

The already installed Samsung apps are not what I'm really looking for.

On the Computer I use Paintshop Pro to paint and to work on Fotos.

Which one would be best to get the features from PaintShop Pro?

If it is freeware, I would be even more happy ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] paulo boë:
I would recommend SketchBook 100%. Im using it myself and its full of features every artist needs.

SketchBook
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] ericDraven77:
Sketchbook was what I found so far. ;)

Fits most of what I need. Just wanted to know if there is something even better.

I mostly want to work on existing Fotos and there are not so many filters and things for that.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] cacoe:
I've tried most now and the best I've come across is infinite painter. It has a minimalistic ui but this is deceiving, spend some time with it and you'll find that it's very capable.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] sketch-UK:
I've used Sketchbook for years. It's excellent, but they seem to have stopped updating it since it went 100%

I also use Infinite Painter, it has some really good brushes and the grids/guides are amazing. It's had a major update on iOS and the new features are headed to Android soon.

I've also tried out Clip Studio Pain at the TAB S7+ comes with a free trial. It is amazing, but I don't like the subscription pricing.

If you want to see my drawings, check out @sketchUK on instagram - I usually include the app name in the description, so you can see what I've used.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] Dick_Stickitinski:
Infinite Painter FTW

It's as close to a Photoshop android app as I've been able to find.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] undrwater:
You might want to check out Krita. It's an open source app designed for desktop, but ported to Android.

With this screen, it should work out well. My device isn't here yet, but the app is free.

ETA: YouTube video link:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Themes, Apps, and ] 23598685:
Infinite Painter is Crapware - Spyware - Malware

Tried Infinite Painter after reading here. First of all I got alarm about two trackers. After starting message appears that the app does not run without play services.

So far so good.

Tried to uninstall the app to find out that it was not possible to uninstall.

I had to do a factory reset to get the app off my tablet.

The device is new and untouched, I should not have to use adb tool to actually get rid of this crapware.

Keep your fingers off this app