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[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] JackSparrow666:
Hi guys,

I was about to flash the resurrection rom on my S10 and somewhere in the process with Magisk when rooting it caused an error so that I wasn't able to get into boot menus with the hardware buttons anymore. I thought this would be fixed when flashing the resurrection rom, but now the rom apparently was an old version leading to the "rev. check fail" error.

I know I could fix this by flashing back to the default, but due to the other issue I am not able to get back into the boot menus and cannot connect the device to my pc.

Do you know whether there are any other options to get into boot menus aside from the typical button combinations (with USB connected device) or adb/pc based solutions?

I fear I caused a hard brick here, but would hope there maybe is a secret button I haven't found yet to fix this.

Any help is greatly appriciated!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LorenzoPdeAP:
Hello everyone!

I've recently purchased a webcam to use it as my primary video source while in class, using blackboard on chrome or zoom or meet apps, but it doesn't work as I espected...

I'm using my Samsung Galaxy S9+ with Samsung DeX pad, and when I connect the webcam it isn't available for any apps but "USB Camera" app... Obviously I want to use it to video conferences, and not to take photos on a single app...

What can I do?

I was thinking about some sort of crack, maybe, installed by ADB rooting my phone, but I cannot find any solution on the web...

Thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LorenzoPdeAP:
Up :cry:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] goshotrapov:
Is there any way you can put android 12 on S8? I would really like to try it, I have looked into hadesTreble and android 12 gsi but am not sure if it will work. This is my first post so sorry if wrong forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kpwnApps:
Yes. Unoffical rom. Check out lineage os
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sam008:
guys - I'm a current post-paid verizon customer and need to buy a pixel 6 pro to be financed over 24 months. Is there another place apart from verizon to buy this phone with unlocked bootloader and no bloatware but still have the monthly payment show up on my verizon bill? Last time I did this at target but they often don't carry the latest phones in time

As a side question, does anybody know how thick is the bulge from the zoom camera?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TonikJDK:
To be sure of an unlocked bootloader and use it on Verizon I think your only option is buy direct from Google and use their store financing. That won't show up on your Verizon bill.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sam008:
What's the worst thing with a locked bootloader. I don't root phones anymore and don't do custom ROMs. Will the resale value be affected with a locked bootloader?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sam008:
Also has google confirmed if google photos is included for free
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MrMagicPotato:
No. Photos aren't included anymore since the Pixel 4 launch.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wiseguyy:
No, that's a natural state. You must unlock the BL if you want it that way. The question is does the company allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Some company's do not.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
Not sure if you can add it somehow to verizon, but at least in Europe Google offers a 24month financing with 0% interest rate directly in their own shop (cooperation with KLARNA). Not sure if you guys have something similar over in the US.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Cport89:
Hi guys....

I think about a program,which change e.g. your Phonestatus from loud to vibrate or soundless on special times you've set before like an timer,which do it itself...hope you understand me...i want that my mobile make no sound from 6am to 3 pm and 8pm to 10pm as an example...

Hope you get it!? Maybe it is connectable with the idea in annother thread which want to change the backgroundwallpaper in special times....

sry for my very poor english...

Hope you enjoy the idea and anybody will make it possible..

best greetings

Greenhorn
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] johanromijn:
It's called PhoneAlarm.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] iplux:
Hello, I seem to be getting lost. The more i read, the less i understand.

My battery life is getting worse and worse. I replaced it last year at Samsung's repair centre without much noticeable difference. I've tried factory resetting it, I've tried everything, its just not as it used to be.

I am currently running G965FXXUGFUG4 version on SM-G965F global version, unlocked, exynos... And i really really really want to downgrade to the stock 2018 firmware. My knox is not tripped, and i'm familiar that once my bootloader version is upgraded, there is no going back.

What are my best options to fulfill my wish? I dont think i care much about knox, because samsung pay was never really supported in my country, but if there's any chances to do it without tripping it, i'll be happy.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Kotin89:
This is IMPOSSIBLE unless you unlock bootloader. I have done some research as I wanted to do the same. I know the reason why we cant do it will be a logical on, but I feel bad that we are restricted with what we can do with our device.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Some pictures of flashing my LMG820UM, unlocked from Sprint, into OPEN_CA 20j. In normal mode you cannot flash SPR_US to OPEN_CA which is shown in the pictures. But using this thread instruction it allows to flash, even it asks to change the model from SPR_US to OPEN_CA :D

Until performing the instructions, it shows the "id: 2(SPR_US)" on the Download Mode screen, but after that it cannot recognize the phone model id and shows "id: 0()" :D

Have fun ^_^
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
LG K31 Crossflashing:

To crossflash LG K31 go to this guide. Thanks to @Wish39.

LG Stylo 6 Crossflashing:

To crossflash LG Stylo 6 using LG K71 Android 12 firmware see this. Thanks to @Wish39.

LG V50 Crossflashing:

I had two LG V50 (LMV450) to which I flashed Korean Andorid 12 using the method mentioned in the first post. I cannot guarantee that it will work on every V50. After corssflashing I found out that one of them had the problem of draining battery due to not getting into deep sleep mode. To overcome the issue, I reflashed it via "Chip Erase" this time, and then again reflashed it but in the same way mentioned for crossflashing in the first post. Of course, I had created backup and at the end I restored LUN5 partitions.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
Hey nice! It's great to have options. I'm currently using us Open OP on my Sprint device (of course totc changed). It's working fine and not sure of any reason to change.

Although, if we do get a11 firmware available, that will change things for sure.

Thanks, nice work!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.PvT:
great, thank you
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Azs5165:
Idk when i opened lgup it's only have 3 option refurbished, upgrade n fota update
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud1250000:
You didnt follow preparation correctly I guess?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud1250000:
What OPID does it get assigned once you boot the device? OPEN_CA?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud1250000:
Like the a11 korean one? :p
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Azs5165:
I had tried with my lmg850um9 sprint,i accidentally erase entire flash before but i successfull flash with other g8x em kdz but get opid missmatched
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sebastian Thiago:
i got the same problem, just 3 options
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
Just did this successfully, thanks OP. If yer only getting partial options on lgup, remember from the OP, you HAVE to change the UI file to be READ ONLY (do it in properties).

I didn't get the 'change model' pop up, but still worked, although device is still seen as 'um' not 'qm'. My serial # is missing (that's a simple edit in ftm), but the imei is there.

Definitely worked though, now have us op with april security patch.

Will take a few mins to get a root explorer to see what totc says... that should be interesting ;)
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Azs5165:
How to make it?srry i cant understand
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sebastian Thiago:
alright, G8x Sprint succesfully crossflashed to OPEN CA :cowboy:
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Follow preparation.

Actually it doesn't change OPID. By not flashing SID partitions we can bypass checking OPID and hence the error.

I checked it now it was OPEN_CA.

Follow the steps in part C.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud1250000:
curious how the sprint v50 will react to this.. I`ll try this guide when korean A11 gets release.. I'll let you know..

Also.. if it doesn`t change OPID you would get OPID mismatched error on boot.. so.. :p
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
If SID partitions are flashed then yes it will throw OPID Mismatched Error. This is why we suggest using "Partition DL" flashing method, unchecking SID partitions.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud1250000:
yes but it has to generate new one with proper OPID no? when you load download mode now, does it still says id: 0? i doubt that
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
That's right it generates the original OPID in download mode.

It is probable that some or all data related to OPID are stored in Modemsts partitions to which the SID partition bridges the OPID check function, in boot process. All that we do is to destroy the bridge.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud1250000:
can you check which mcfg is used? (field test > mcfg status)
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
If u read back a few of the posts, netmsm indicated some additional partitions you could backup and then erase, it's helped others that still got that error.

But if your imei is zero and you can't make calls etc, yeah, this won't fix that. I'd ask in the tele group for help with that, probably need to $ someone with octoplus box.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
Thx for the reply - it's all so confusing when hacking phones with shady ROMS etc....
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
I do think it's important to note this method will likely NULL your phone's IEMI.

Any comments on this?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
By flashing the phone all user data will be erased.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Do you get any error now that IMEI=0? Especially the error saying "this phone is permanently locked".

If you don't, it is likely to be handled.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
Yup, I do get the "phone is perm. locked" error and NTCODE error.

Working now to try and resolve it, but, I'm not optimistic
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
I did say in my initial post that my lg g8 was from a China seller, imei is zero and network still working fine, seller gave me a imei no. to write it back, but I cannot do it! I've tried netmsm modem AT command method to write, but it just gave 'ERROR', I think I need EFS pro or something to write it back. But as it does not affect anything, I just ignore it being 0 atm...
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
hmm... I think I have done this a stupid way....

1. downloaded lg g8s twn firmware

2. went thro' erasing 7 partitions

3. download mode write partition modem_a & modem_b from twn firmware

(I need to change twn model in order to write partition)

4. reboot to find bootloop

5. load 5 backed up partition, system booted but no sim detected

6. load back 2 modem partitions and sim was back!

So can I just extract modem file from kdz and flash with qfil?? will this work? it will be much simpler!

How to I flash bin/img in qfil? will it automatically know which partition to flash it to? or just like before, I need to load it back in the partition manager?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
To me it sounds like modem software from G8S KDZ is not working with G8's modem hardware.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
Shouldn't all snapdragon 855 have same hardware x24 modem? (If not 5G)

I will try LG g8x kdz later... But how 'bout flashing bin files with qfil?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
So, first make

backup

of modemst1, modemst2, fsg, fsc and ftm, and then erase modemst1 and modemst2.

restart the phone check if IMEI is back.

If IMEI did not back continue next steps.

Erase modemst1, modemst2 and fsg. Make sure you have

backup

.

Dump modem partition, a or b.

Open modem.bin with ultraiso and go to image folder.

There are 8 images whose names start with "imeiprot", delete them.

Save and exit.

Restore it using qfil on both sides a and b. Make sure you have an untouched

backup

of modem partition, a or b.

Restart the phone.

Dial *#546368#*820#, find and enable port check.

Open tutty, select serial and pick the correct port number. Find it from

modem

in device manager.

Click open and you'll see a terminal window.

For test, type at and hit enter. If it responds with ok so it's working.

To write IMEI use the bellow code:

at%imei=123456789

Replace your IMEI with 123456789. Type it and hit enter.

You should get ok and the IMEI should be written.

Restart the phone and check IMEI. If it's still 0 then we need to do some more steps.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Some parts or customization are likely related to a specific device. Even a modem software of a previous a9 KDZ may not work on a phone running a10. However, give it a try, it won't be harmful =)
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
thanks for the tips - I'll give it a try.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abg360:
@netmsm do you know how to fix the key attestation?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Sorry, no.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
Yes, I get that with 2 diff. versions of android.

One funny thing happened while I reflash the modem partitions last time, the imei came back!😀

One question also, I just flashed kor a11 r, now I have NTcode 0, I read somewhere that I need LGup with pdm, but OP attached version doesn't have it, any other way to fix NTcode 0? Thx
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
As far as I know, NT-Code cannot be altered by consumer class tools/SW, even in PDM mode.

However, to get into PDM mode, first create backup of ftm and restore it by the attached one. Restart, it should go into PDM mode.

To get back into normal mode, just restore your original ftm.

Edit: I'm not sure but it may do factory reset.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
IMEI restored - need to update the NTCODE (at%ntcode=.... isn't working via the serial connection)

I'll root it, then I'll bet it will work.

Thanks a lot for your help.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
If you do not get permanently locked error now so it is not necessary.

After restoring IMEI, the modem partition may be better to get restored by the untouched backup.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
Yeah, I am still getting the "permanently locked error".

I've got the phone rooted, with magick installed - looking for a way to set the ntcode now.

AT command still not changing the ntcode.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
So I can't seem to modify the ntcode, tried (3) different firmwares, AT commands, root, etc.

Pretty sure I'm giving-up....now I have an Android 11 home remote that can't make phone calls, haha.

Going to try one more method of modifying the ftm partition, but, I'm not hopeful.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
*edit* I'm so stupid, one can just use *#546368#*820# , Go to SVC Menu, Go to MID Info...

and change NT code & imei !!

So the guide below uses a special hack version of PDM LGup? Or is it hoax?

How to use LGUP to write NT CODE to LG Android

This guide will show you how to write NT CODE to an LG Android device using LGUP. It'll come in handy when faced with Warning! Current version is not available for user. Can't find matched carrier. Ch

forum.hovatek.com
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
LG has put 2 locks in G8 to prevent modifying identity information. One in modem which was previously explained how to bypass it. The other one is in NVM where we cannot touch it, stored in modemst. After removing both locks one can modify IMEI in MID info. NT-Code has a different story in G8 and that perm lock error won't be cured by adding NT-Codes. That error relates to the other, the third, lock! It even prevents modem from detecting sim. It must be stored somewhere in one of system, product/op/vendor partitions.

You can get into PDM mode using the ftm I'd had attached to the post. In PDM mode, LGUP asks for changing/modifying NT-Code before starting to flash but it does not change it for G8 nonetheless.

The last option, I think, is to repair IMEI using Octopus box.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
Then I am lucky enough to have a g8 that's unlocks, cos now I have modified the NT code and it now boots up without any error!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
I guess!

Did you do that in PDM mode?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
I did try using PDM but it did not prompt me to change NT code, so I just edit using *#546368#*820# , SVC Menu, MID Info... and voila, all calls & data now working!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] reticuli:
Someone has managed to install the g8x europe firmware on their v50s korea model, would be nice if someone could explain this process.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Good.

Is it 820um and rooted?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
Yes, it is a 820um, not rooted. BL locked. Purchased from a seller in China...
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Thanks.

Can you please tell me on which firmware you were when you changed NT-Code?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] davembg:
Well, that's it for me - here is what I found with my ATT branded, LG 8x Thinq.

Model number is LM-G850UM, rev 1.

I can cross-flash to other models in the "850" line, like the LM-G850QM for any region.

The IMEI is preserved, but the NTCODE produces an error on boot that varies depending on the region of the NDZ. You can "mute" that startup error by flashing the ftm partiton, but, you'll still get a "permanently locked" error when you insert a SIM card, and you can't make calls. Furthermore, the NTCODE field in im-muteable via SVC menu, AT commands and the PDM "feature" in the custom version of LGUP.

Just what I've experienced, and I'm not a noob by any definition.

Be careful with the ATT version of the LG850UM. For me it's not a big deal, but, for some it may be.

Thanks to @netmsm for ALL the helpful tips, insight and patience.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
It is open KOR 11R rom... Everything works great except the stock cam, but that's 2b expected as only 2 cam instead of 3...
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Thanks.

To solve the camera issue try this:

Phone must be rooted.

Using a root explorer find: "/system/build.prop" or "/product/OP/cust.prop".

Add bellow codes to one of them:

ro.vendor.lge.logical.camera=3

ro.vendor.lge.aux.camera=1

ro.vendor.lge.physical.camera=4

restart the phone. If the issue persists change the value 4 to 3 (due to some hw issue).
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
I tried that rom also, I'm in US and using t-mobile mvno. It worked with volte without modifications, but not vowifi. Did u get vowifi to work? I didn't mess with it but if vowifi can be enabled that may be the best rom for this device. Especially if netmsm's settings work for camera :)

cheers
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cooledi:
Na, without my local provider's mcfg_sw.mbn, I will never get volte/vowifi here in HK.

Can u/anyone please dump a A10 stock cam APK for me, as I'm not rooting my phone just yet, cheers.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gfpanda:
is there any risk to lost the imei after earsing the said partitions?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
There's no technical/systematical risk except when there's a jinx on the phone!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
You can download older versions of LG Camera from APKMirror, here.

I suspect it can solve the issue.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gfpanda:
Thanks, i will full backup the original rom before i move to the next step. cheers!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] netmsm:
Good. Create backup of ftm, modemst1, modemst2, fsg and fsc just in case something happens. These are the vital partitions containing identity data of the phone.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
Another thing u can do, especially if your rom is at&t or sprint, is to use the bkerler edl python tools to backup the partitions. On that page find a iso image u can flash to usb drive, it boots a full ubuntu linux environment with all dependencies resolved, iow, it's ready to go.

It can create the rawprogram xml to restore the device also. But this is really only needed if u have 1 of the 2 carriers mentioned, otherwise the kdz and the partitions netmsm mentioned backed up is fine.

cheers
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gfpanda:
i have cross flash my sprint to the latest OP CA KDZ(20j), but is doesn't popup the mention to ask me change the US Sprint to CA, the phone will reboot two times after the cross and everything looks fine but the S/N is missing now.

will keep update! cheers bro~!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gfpanda:
the photo during the flashing

but after the successful of flashing the OP CA, when i get the download mode again and i found it still SPR_US?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
What you're seeing is normal, it's always gonna be a sprint_us phone, from that perspective.

That's the OP ID thing. Even if it asked you to 'change it', it wouldn't matter.

as far as the serial number goes, I've just restored my original ftm partition and got it back. In addition, restoring ori ftm also gives u access to fastboot (after flashing eng abl of course), and also u can get to twrp recovery.

cheers
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kim12355:
Do you have telegram and using it @netmsm ?

I have g850um at&t which region can i crossflash for safe?

And after crossflash if i can not enable lte data, then how to fix it?

Can i restore ftm after crossflash? Does it work normal?
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chaitanya More:
pls someone help me qfil saying fail to boot in edl mode( fail to find qd mode)

as its been softbrick i cant see anything on screen lg up still showing 4 option only
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gfpanda:
did you connect your phone to the qfil in 9008 mode correctly?

if not then try to do like this.

1) intstall the QPST in your PC

2) turn off the phone and connect it with your PC via USB

3) open the QFIL and you will see NO Port Available.

4) hold the VOL- and power button to switch on the phone, once you can see any thing on the screen, keep holding VOL- and the Power then keep hitting the VOL+ button until you see the QFIL mention your phone has connected with the QDLoader 9008 then release all the button. Somtimes the QFIL will ask you to select the exsiting port then just click the select port button on the software and select the right port.
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gfpanda:
Thanks Bro, i restored the backup ftm partition and the S/N came back! Cheers!!!
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chaitanya More:
for me its impossible as my mobile has been softbrick from 3 month as well as usb dubuging option i never on from developer so its impossible for me to crossflash with this trick too
[LG G8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kim12355:
After you restore ftm and it locked?

And have you tried restore modem?

I remember that no way it show pernamently lock if your lun5 is original