yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xodium:
Tried asking this elsewhere but got no response, because I'm currently stuck in CSC hell with my TMB S21 trying to take it to an AT&T MVNO. I tried everything before falling back to SamKey (flashing whatever firmware I could find...all U1 firmwares "debrand" the device but only T-Mo bands are available. Flashing any U firmware, no matter the carrier always shows the T-Mo boot screen and such). I ended up caving and buying a SamKey credit (and changed the CSC to XAA, which worked wonderfully and allowed my S21 use of B29/B30/N5 and some others). However, my primary carrier is still T-Mo and I also used this S21 to keep track of their 5G deployments in my area.

aaand my curiosity got the better of me and I decided to pop my spare T-Mo SIM back into the S21. It did the thing older Samsung phones would do (reboot to reconfigure carrier settings) and unfortunately this blew away everything I did with SamKey and locked the CSCs back to TMB/TMB/TMB. (As opposed to XAA/XAA/TMB)

So, my question for this: Is this intended behavior for Samkey's CSC change to undo itself if the original carrier's SIM is inserted? Because I did screw up one small detail using SamKey, and that was removing the (AT&T) SIM before putting the CSC change through. Not sure if that affects it. Would like to know before I attempt to repeat the process.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] David Pope:
Or, is it normal to be under a work server when it's my own personal phone? 🤔
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] jayabandara:
After days of searching, I couldn't find way to port an oreo go edition rom to my gt i8262. I wanna do this because my device's stock rom is too buggy and slow now! I found that android go roms are faster than normal stock roms. So I wanna know do anyone know how to do this without big issues? (And also it has random reboots and shut downs!)

About my device;

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[Samsung Galaxy Core.] LR7875:
This phone only supports up to android 6.0, so android go won't be available here.

Android 6 is available here.

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-6-0-1-gt-i8262-pac-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-core.3524041/
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] rockky:
Of course the big main screen is the #1 positive.

If anything is going to break this deal its

#1 the small cover screen first and foremost.

#2 it's the cameras but I've been surprisingly OK with the ZF3 shots lately.

How Bout you?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] GoBears:
I went the opposite way. I just returned my z-fold 3 because of the battery life and the cameras. The s-pen flip case was absolutely horrid. I just feel for a $1,900 phone, it was underwhelming. I'm hoping on the z-fold 4, they put the s-pen solo in the phone. It just wasn't the note replacement I hoped it would be. I ordered an s21 ultra 512 GB but I won't be here till the end of the month so I'm looking forward to that now.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] bs3pro:
I don't understand the issue with cameras. Other than the less zoom on the f3, it takes pics just as good as the s21ultra. Yes I have both. Sure, batt life is not as good, but WTF did anyone expect with 2 screens. But it does last a full day. So stop the Bllsht.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] jamesbilluk:
I went from S21 Ultra to Fold 3, I certainly won't be going back to to a candy bar phone again. The cameras do a good enough job for me, the S21 camera array would have been nice, but I do wonder how much it would bump the price up.

I don't mind the outside screen either, certainly easier to type 1 handed, where the S21 U was quite wide to use like that.

I found this video the other day, regarding the cameras
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] rockky:
Don't tell people to "stop the bull****". It's not your role to police who says what. All opinions are good to go.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] GoBears:
Maybe in your opinion but I have my own. The cameras are basically up to par with my Note 20 5G. Maybe you are willing to sacrifice to have a folding screen but I am not. Cellular reception also was worse and I have a feeling that is what was killing the battery. By all means enjoy your F3 and I'll enjoy my S21. Like I said, I am looking forward to the Fold 4.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] skinnytoo2:
I love my fold3. The battery life isn't great, but try turning off your 5G. That should help out quite a bit. Plus you won't be able to tell the difference with the speeds unless you're using ultra wideband.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
S21U to F3...

Cameras ... Nasi e downgrade

Everything else ... Z Fold 3 is *THE* device to own in 2021
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] mickliq:
S21U to ZF3. I've gotten settled into the Fold 3 after a few days - I had to swap out my email app of choice (Nine) for Outlook to help with the battery (Nine has always been a bit of a hog, but it tips the scales to "not a full day" whereas Outlook plays nicer). I'm now getting a full business day (12hrs) but not much more.

I've got a little stand and BT keyboard taking its place as an iPad Mini Pro as welll...

I will miss the S21U cameras (I still have it...not giving it up so quickly!) so it's def form vs. function.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xenx:
My biggest gripe with the Fold isn't the phone itself. To have a good solid case on it that lays flat means having big edges around the front screen. It's a bit awkward, but I'm sure I'll cope with time.

As for battery life, I do a lot of reading. I used to use a tablet + S21. With their mixed usage, either device would last a couple days without any real issue. Now, I have to top off during the day. I knew at some level this would be the case, but didn't QUITE expect it to be as heavy as it is. I have a charger at my work desk, home desk, and nightstand so it isn't a problem in my day to day life. Reading is also something I can avoid doing, and usually would anyway, if I'm going to be out and about all day.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] mickliq:
Yep. You were in essence carrying two batteries, one in the S21 and one in the Tablet. You can't get away with just having 1 battery and expecting it to last as long as 2. The answer is to have an external battery along for the ride (which I always have in my bag anyway!)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xenx:
Well, didn't usually carry the tablet with me as much as use it around the house. That said, yes. Not only is the tablet a second battery, it's a larger second battery. I expected higher usage, I just didn't expect as much as I should have. I do have the ability to bring a battery if needed, I just don't need to in most cases.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] mickliq:
Totally get it. It's just helpful to think about the loss of the large 2nd battery
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] rockky:
I took the ZF3 and S21U out together today and did camera tests on my own and was amazed how well the ZF3 matched the S21U. (cept for zoom and macro)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] iceepyon:
Honestly if you have a SGS21 Ultra. There is no point in upgrading to the Z Fold 3 as the performance is the exact same as they are running on the same hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
S21u outside of USA and SK has the "inferior" Exynos chip which has different performance and heat management (and also different ISP for processing images taken with cameras)

It's a difficult question ... Upgrade from S21u to F3?

Personally I'd say if you want to try foldable phones the F3 is the one to go for

If camera is most important to you stick with the S21U
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
My 'problem' with the F3 cameras is that for £1599 ($1799) the absolure flagship product from Samsung I expect the S21 Ultra camera module to be included. However, Samsung reduced F3 price by £200 over last years F2 so we cant have everything (but we still want it!)

The Fold3 camera sensors are the same as those in the Fold2, which were same as Fold1, which were same as the S10+ cameras.

If we wanted 3 year old camera sensors in our smartphones we would buy an Apple iPhone. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] kxdaorbit:
So, did you end up buying an IPhone?

If not, and you bought the F3, you'll know that the pictures it takes are very good, to the extent that some YouTube comparisons show that it holds up to, and sometimes beats the IPhone in terms of picture quality.

If you didn't buy the F3, you're just trolling, for how would you know how good or bad the camera is in reality. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
As a phone enthusiast (read addict), I have owned in the last 12 months.... Note 20 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Xiaomi Mi 11 5g, S21 ultra and now the Z Fold3.

The Fold 3 is 1000s times more advanced and exciting to use than any of the other devices mentioned above... however the Z range cameras are stuck at 12mp from 2019 S10 era.

I agree pictures taken with a Z Fold3 are good or even excellent in most cases....

however, if you claim 2.0 optical zoom in F3 is technically as good as 10x optical zoom in S21U , or thar 108MP with Laser autofocus on S21u is not "better" than basic 12mp main lens on the Z Fold, you are mistaken my friend ;)

(and lets not even begin to discuss the 4 FOUR! megapixel under-screen-camera lol )

To clarify .... I ABSOLUTELTY LOVE my Z Fold3!

I just think Samsung has missed the opportunity to release the ULTIMATE "UNBEATABLE" smartphone by not including 2021 spec camera module from the S21 Ultra. (The Note range always matched or exceeded the cameras in the S range from 6 months previous so why not do the same with the Z range?).
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] kxdaorbit:
So, not a troll. In actual fact, I agree with a lot of what you say, but in all honesty we all know that the USP here is the form factor.

The iterative changes this year have been the deal maker for a lot of people, myself included. It will get better, in my opinion, not actually a true flagship yet, more a proof of concept.

Maybe the next iteration will be a true flagship as we know it better cameras, improved battery, silo for the spen, dust/ingress proofing etc, or maybe the one after.

The truth is, many consumers here on XDA, are well aware of what we're buying, and I just think it's pointless moaning after we've given our money to Samsung.

In my case, I moan about the battery, but only because I was led to believe that the efficiency of this SOC, would compensate for its lower capacity. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
If owners didnt moan about the (small) shortcomings in these forums Samsung might not work so hard to improve the next release...

...as for battery life... I disabled 5G (Settings-connections-mobile-network mode ) as I have no 5G mast in my local reception area. I am now seeing up to 6 hrs SOT using the 7.6" inner screen and up to 9 hours using the outer screen. These figures are in line with what I experienced when i owned a Z Fold2 in late 2020. ;) (and hopefully an upcoming OTA update will improve battery drain with 5G)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xenx:
The s21 ultra is around 1.4mm thicker at the camera, than the fold 3 when open. To add that thickness means also adding to the other side so it still lays flat-ish. So nearly 3mm more thickness when closed. That is why.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
I would HAPPILY sacrifice (increase) 3mm in width of a closed Fold3 for 108mp laser auto focus and 10x optical zoom LOL

It's just a pity buyers have to make a conscious choice between buying a Samsung Foldable or a Samsung device with FlagShip cameras on board ...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] rockky:
Went out and did my own camera test and was really surprised how the ZF3 matched /bested my S21U (cept for zoom and macro).

My deciding issue in returning it is dealing with the front screen (typing).

It's 70% of my usage...why would I want it vs S21U?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] bs3pro:
They really could have made the outside screen a bit wider. Hopefully the z4 will fix that, and make the zf4 a perfect all around phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] mickliq:
I agree, at this price, there should at least be a ZF3 Ultra with the S21U cameras.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xenx:
Size constraints are a real issue. You're talking about making the phone ~20-25% thicker to get a better camera system that has minimal improvement.. on a specialty device. This isn't their flagship phone line. Most people probably don't care enough, and shouldn't. It would be a goal to see a better camera, but size is a major concern.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] kxdaorbit:
Especially if you're looking to increase its width to accommodate both a wider screen and spen silo.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] rockky:
But they're not tying to do that.

They want a slow build. Adding just enough new features each year to ensure the biggest wave of yearly upgrades possible.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xenx:
The current camera is an iterative update on the fold 2 camera. But, it is an improvement. Image quality isn't only about the MP count. The sensor they use seems to be optimized for quality at the given physical size.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] kxdaorbit:
Sorry to take you off topic.

I've posted this on another thread, but no reply yet, and it's driving me crazy.

Has anyone noticed the 2nd under display sensor on this phone?

It's visible when the screen is off and seen from an angle. It's a round sensor to the left of the UDC and about 2/3 it's size.

Is this just me, faulty device?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xenx:
It's been brought up other places and should be the proximity/light sensor
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] kxdaorbit:
Of course it is, silly me, thinking it was some alien 👽 contraption to spy on the people of the earth.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Chipster69:
Quite! I don't want people being called out for BS, especially when they are expressing an opinion!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] bs3pro:
It's a forum and everyone is entitled to their opinion. My opinion is stop the bllsht. Don't like the phone? Return it. No one put a gun to your head.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Smartphoner:
S21 U was my main phone when I had the Z2, I wish the Z2 was my daily driver but 60hz refresh rate was terrible and the lack of 2 sim cards and water splash phobia made me skeptical of shifting. Until the Z3 came along and fulfilled all my needs. Especially when the S pen support dream came true! I definitely missed the fully loaded camera setup and the battery sturdiness. But I absolutely love the Z3's grip and handling while typing and calling. I adore the wide inner screen when you are reading and watching videos. It's so darn difficult to get back to a candy bar phone. I really wished they manufactured a pro version with S21 U camera specs, it would've been a perfect phone without a doubt!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] TFDM:
No Your opinion is stop expressing opinions YOU think are bull****.

Dialogue about things we have issue with are needed before we 'return the phone'. Being told to Stop that Dialogue (Bull****) is opposite of what this forum is about.

Uuughhh done with this.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] bs3pro:
Damn, everyone so sensitive. People need to relax. Put the phone down, and go bang someone.
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] Rabbidscool:
I'm using Stock MIUI 12.5, I screen record gameplays at 1080p/60fps and capture footage in 1080p/60fps aswell, let's say I'm not a PC techwiz and decided to just edit video and stuff from the phone, how do you maintain the resolution and the framerate after you edit your videos? Because whenever I edit or compiled my videos, it'll always change to 720p60fps format.

Is there a free app that maintains the original format, regardless of the changes?
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] shadeyhk:
Hello

I need some overclocking tips for the O2 orbit1 omap850 running default at 201mhz (as described in the device information

What is better to over clock the omap850 with ?

xcpuscaler, omapscaler, omapclock

I read that you can o/c to 220 and 240 even 260

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=257248

can someone confirm

Cheers
[Sony Xperia 10 III] songxuke:
I used qUnlockTool to unlock my xperia 10iii prototype, Maybe my phone is prototype, this tool unlock falied. How do I unlock my phone?
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] KronicSkillz:
I'm trying to figure out why my battery is draining fast when the screen is off and phone is idle so I downloaded an app from the playstore called "cpu monitor". If I'm doing nothing on the phone and that app is open it sits at 30% cpu usage (give or take 2-3%). This seems really high I was wondering if someone else with a G8 could do the same and let me know what you're getting. I would think just to run this app should only be a few percent. It's just some graphs and data.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] KronicSkillz:
please anyone with a g8 on android 10 please get cpu monitor from playstore for free and open it, just let your phone sit there for a few seconds until the cpu usage settles and tell me what result you get for cpu usage. I have to go back to the repair shop that replaced my battery tomorrow, I'm trying to gather info. If this is normal behavior I think they didn't even replace the battery because my benchmarks are good, everything is working fine just my battery life didn't get any better.
[Redmi Note 10] ArhamDharewa:
#EvolutionX #Unofficial #OSS #ROM #R #Mojito #Sunny

Evolution X v5.9.1 - UNOFFICIAL | Android 11.

Released: 27/08/'21

▪️Download

MOD EDIT: Link Removed

Changelog:

• Initial OSS Build

• GAPPS included

Notes:

• Use TWRP/PE Recovery

• Clean Flash Recommended
[Redmi Note 10] muneeb rizwan:
What is the difference between this and the other evolution x
[Redmi Note 10] Abdullah.Csit:
Different maintainer and This oss build the other non-oss build.

besides I think you should provide maintainer name @ArhamDharewa
[Redmi Note 10] shadowstep:
THREAD LOCKED

Due to missing kernel source link.

Regards,

shadowstep

Forum Moderator
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hello!!!

I NEED THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE WITH ANDROID 1.6 FOR SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X8 (E15i)

Can somebody help me?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ulumia:
You still haven't found it?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kabura5530:
i own the x8 on 1.6, is there any way i could dump the OS? if so i could send it
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ulumia:
Why do I need a dump when I have Android 1.6 to install via Flashtool?

X8_E15i_1.3.A.0.62_generic.ftf is 1.6

2.98 GB folder on MEGA

157 files and 29 subfolders

mega.nz
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kabura5530:
sorry i didnt know
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] PingVN:
View attachment 5402077

VsmartOS Port for Galaxy J7 2016

From Vsmart Joy 2+

Notes:

This is a full firmware port, I will not accept any inquiries if you flash it on another device and brick it

I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, broken alarm, or your being stuck on TWRP/Ofox OS forever.

YOU chose to make the modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh and ignore.

Introduction:

VOS is a distribution of Android Open Source Project, made by a Vietnamese OEM named Vsmart. The OS has a OneUI-lookalike interface with AOSP's smoothness and a lot of customisations.

ROM informations:

Spoiler content hidden.

Download link:

Spoiler content hidden.

What's not working:

NFC

SIM 2

Bluetooth Audio

SD card detection for 3rd party apps

Always On Display

(caused by Qualcomm hardware incompatibilities, AOD by kernel)

Extra notes:

To fix large status bar and black notch, read 2nd post

Flash the included Home Button fix after flashing to fix it

No need to flash repartition

Extra features:

Latest NikGapps Core, GBoard, Gallery Go and FootejCamera are included

Double Tap To Wake (DT2W)

How to install:

1. Download the ROM.zip

2. Install and boot to OrangeFox Recovery r11.0 (not r11.0-1 or r11.1)

3. Flash Create Partition or Repartition if you haven't, skip this step if you already did

4. Wipe Cache, System, Vendor, Data

5. Flash the ROM.zip

6. Follow 2nd post

7. Reboot and enjoy

Screenshots:

Check 3rd post

Support:

Telegram

Releases Channel

XDA: DevDB

Source Code: https://github.com/samsungexynos7870/android_kernel_samsung_exynos7870/tree/simple_q_permissive

ROM OS Version: Android 10

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x

ROM Firmware Required: Oreo Bootloader

Based On: VOS 3.0 July 2021https://t.me/ping2109projects​
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] PingVN:
How to fix black notch/height/corners:

1. Go to Settings > About Phone > Software information, tap the Build Number 7 times

2. Go back to main menu > System > Developer Settings > Device Cutout

3. Choose NotchKiller and restart

Video tutorial: here
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] PingVN:
Screenshots:​

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[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] lxlc:
Good work developer. Thank a lot for keep this device alive
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] Log1cs:
Good work developer. Thank a lot for keep this device alive
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] PingVN:
Link is fixed, feel free to download now
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] Loove_Arg:
hi .. she looks very cute .. will you develop for sm-j710-mn? .. Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] Kureji Rin:
Does support overclock kernels? This processor capable to 1690mHz cpu and 1146mHz gpu
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] jovenill:
Você You can modify the lgk22 rom I found it but I don't know how to modify it
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016 Exynos 7870) ROMs, Kernels] Manmeet_2008:
please provide the download link as it is broken
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] alekstolo:
Any greek rom for hermes?
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] Deleted member 11650153:
HI!!!

I HAVE ALL THE BACK COVERS ON MY MOBILE PHONE!!!

THE COLORS ARE: WHITE - GOLD, AQUA - WHITE, DARK BLUE - WHITE, PINK - WHITE

SEE THEM AND YOU
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] wavoyi5310:
Hi!!! Stefanos53

I found some beautiful back cover for your XPERIA X8. The covers colors are White, Light Green, Black, White, and Pink...
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackie78:
Hello,

I am a user in Germany, and yesterday I had a, well let's call it "funny" experience with my Fire TV Stick 4K while trying to search for a series via voice search. The series in question was the (totally unoffensive) one called "I love ****" (I think they did not localize the title in German).

So I pressed the voice search button on my fire tv remote and spoke "I love ****" - and as a response, only a negating system sound (dadammm) was played, and no result displayed. Okay, so I tried several times with different pronunciations, and again nothing.

So I did a text search, and yes, no problem at all: I found the series, and had some additional unrelated hits.

I then tried a bit more, and searched by voice search only for "I love", and then the correct title "I love ****" was even the first entry in the search results. Voice search only for "****" - nothing.

My only explanation is that the word thick can have also an offensive meaning in English, and that the algorithm of Amazon is stupid enough to stubbornly censor everything it thinks is in some wayoffensive. Or do you have another explanation? I would be interested to know if you can reproduce this...

Thanks!

Edit: lol, looks even this forum censors the harmless word, which is also a nickname for "Richard" or "Dickie" (without the last two letters)
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] Tomek0000:
It is not easy to identify code names of devices in this forum. I spent a time for find information and decided to write about if for next, who will try to identify devices.

Lancelot - redmi 9

poco m2 - shiva

lava - virtual device = LA[ncelot] & [shi]VA for labeled roms for lancelot and shiva, and this is not LAVA smartphone
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] eye.wander:
Posting to increase post indexing.

Found this only after ~30min of confusion :(

Thanks, Tom!
[Redmi 9 / Poco M2 Questions & Answers] Ahsan Hosen:
thanks a lot brother