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[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sshaikh:
After rooting my Z2 and backing up the TA partition, I've discovered that the bootloader is not unlockable (it's a Vodafone branded device).

Is there a nefarious way in which to bypass this? I understand that the whole point is to keep it locked, but it's an old enough device so I may have missed where it's possible.

Otherwise what are my options for an up-to-date custom rom? As indicated, I've already achieved root and have TWRP installed. I tried flashing Lineage via recovery but got an E: unknown command [log] error.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] midix:
I'm in the same boat unfortunately. I bought a used phone that had Vodafone UK. It was marked as SIM-unlocked, and that seems to be true; the service info doesn't show any filled checkmarks nor counters in SIM lock information. However, bootloader seems to be locked forever - flashtool reports "Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE" and phone's service menus also say that rooting status is "bootloader unlock allowed: no".

I wasn't even aware there are Sony phones that are not SIM-locked but are still boot-locked without any way to unlock.

I would really want to upgrade from Android 6 to at least 7 because there are some specific apps that work only from A7. Wondering if there is any custom ROM that would run on stock A6 kernel but with everything else from A7? It should be possible to install such a ROM even on a bootlocked device, right?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sshaikh:
Since posting I've discovered some answers. The bad news is that, no, custom ROMs are limited without an unlocked bootloader.

The potentially good news is that you can pay for an aftermarket SIM unlock, which has the side effect of also allowing the bootloader to be unlocked.

I've not tried it myself, but do a search for "Sony cable unlock credits" for some leads.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakashi7593:
Yea I also am stumbling upon this same news, in my city there are some shady areas so I will ask around and see if anyone is capable of doing it and will let you know.

So far my phone has bootloader locked, sim locked with 3 attempts left so I will work on unlocking those and then rooting the phone and digging deep after :)

Lets cross our fingers that somethings comes up

So far online , I find only old videos and outdated information, websites down and nothing else.

One thing is for sure, if your bootloader can be unlocked, you just go to sony official website and follow their instructions and its free and easy,

But if it says ""bootloader unlock allowed: no" then...lets see what can we do.

Hey I am willing to pay, why not if its going to unlock the bootloader 100%
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] houssam.jazairli:
Hello guys i have a Korean skc branded note 10+

I moved to egypt and im using vodafone egypt sim card but im having troubles with mobile internet, i called the isp and they said i should choose a different carrier from settings and then turn back to vodafone. But because mh phone is skc i dont even have the option to change the carrier.

I tried flashing a new rom from sammobile

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I chose the right firmware for my phone and chose koo as my csc but when i finished flashing nothing changed, im still on skc edition not the unlocked version

Any help?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] houssam.jazairli:
Hi guys i already have a post in Q/A section but so far no answers so i thought i might get better help/experience here

I downloaded my device specific rom with koo csc ( to be able to choose different carriers in the settings > connections > mobile networks )

Because i cant find this option in my rom even though I've already flashed the rom with koo csc but after i finished, nothing changed ... boot screen still showing skc logo animation and

Service provider software version still shows:

SAOMC_SM-N976N_OKR_SKC_RR_0005

SKC/SKC/KOO/SKC

This is the rom i used

PDA	N976NKSU2FUG2
CSC	N976NOKR2FUG2
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Royal993:
Best Pixel ROM for Redmi K40
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] apatcas:
Since I swapped my sim into this T-Mobile branded Z Flip 3 I've been getting a "<Subject: NoSubject>" line on top off all my MMS. Getting it on group text on every text, since group texting uses MMS.

Was just wondering if I'm the only one getting this, since I didn't find this on my search?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] apatcas:
man... I guess I'm to only one
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] MoncyD:
I'm experiencing the EXACT same thing with my new Unlocked Z Fold 3 (that has a T-Mobile sim card installed). I've spent the last 90-minutes on the phone with T-Mobile support, and they are dumbfounded. Next they are going to reach out to Samsung. (If you do a Google search on this subject, you'll see that it goes back years on various Samsung models on the T-Mobile network.. I've not come across any posts that explain how it was ever fixed. Hopefully they'll find a solution for me, and I'll be sure to reply here, if so.)

As a work around, you could try installing a different messaging app from the Google Play store. I went with Textra. The Textra app does NOT display the "Subject: NoSubject" (even though the "Subject: NoSubject" is appearing in the exact same text message when viewed inside of the Samsung Message app.)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] apatcas:
Honestly... without sounding bad, I'm at least happy it's not just me.

You can download Google Messages and it will fix that, but then you are giving Google all your text messages also. You also cannot use "text and call on other devices" with google messages.

I'm almost 100% sure that it has to do with their Messages application
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] stu5797:
This is the only thing I do not like about this phone. Hope TMobile can fix this asap
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] Post Nine:
is "download automatically" turned on from the messages settings?

you should contact T-Mobile
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] apatcas:
Yeah, it's setup to download automatically.

I did contact T-mobile and they are aware of the issue
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] elhattak7:
I found this rom for atom( redmi 10 x 5g) it's a good news we hope that be continued

Releases · xjl12/android_device_xiaomi_atom

Device tree for Redmi 10X 5G, used in building custom AOSP generic ROM. - xjl12/android_device_xiaomi_atom

github.com
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] kushyree:
already install this rom , not bad
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nelvillaceran:
Does audio jack works in this ROM?
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] elhattak7:
Installed it but no wifi and no Bluetooth. Is there a solution?
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] kushyree:
you must use miui 12.5.4 as a base rom, already try other version and getting error wifi and bluetooth
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] triallerzzz:
Hi, did you try with miui 12.5.7 ? Thank you
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] kushyree:
yes , on 12.5.7 lost the wifi, only 12.5.4 as recommended by the rom developer
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] alucard2409:
These are the steps to install?

Download and flash MIUI stable version 12.5.4

Download the ROM package below and check the MD5

Wipe data.

Using TWRP or OrangeFox to flash the ROM package.

Enjoy it !

But when is vbmeta.img installed?

or it is not necessary
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] alucard2409:
I already installed it (with the previous steps, without vbmeta) without any problem. everything works perfectly, it looks great. :love:

Only the camera application is very simple, I tried the TrCamera (gcam mod) recommended for redmi 10x pro it works great for photos but low quality video.

Any recommendation? :unsure:
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nelvillaceran:
Does finger print, audio jack, brightness works fine?
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] alucard2409:
Everything works fine, only the camera application is very basic, It's the only thing I don't like.

I have been looking and it seems that the burial gcam is the one that works best but I have not tried it yet.
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] memess:
Hi all,

I discover this post and I am happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel ;-)

Do you think that an official version for the 5G pro (bomb) will be released?

Has anyone already tested this version on the "bomb"?

Does the goole play services "location history" work?

Thanks
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bangnv:
Hello everyone,

I just bought a second hand Redmi 10x 5g phone. (my sony Xz2 just got stolen).

After a few days of searching, I finally found this rom for Redmi 10x 5g.

I have no experience with installing rom on redmi/xiaomi (sony installs rom very easily).

I have learned about the conditions to install xiaomi rom.

I have unlocked bootloader.

Usually when I install rom I have to install twrp, I'm not sure if my device has been installed. My device is on Android 11, latest MIUI 12.5.8.0 Stable.

I want to install this Rom Pixel Experience Plus 11.0 For Redmi 10X 5G v1.4, can you tell me the steps I need to do? And if you have any attention, please note it for me (back up rom or any necessary files...).

I know to install rom with TWRP + file.zip stored in internal memory, but on this page there are too many files, I don't know how to do it.

I only know the first step is to install TWRP => then install MIUI 22.1.19 (as recommended by the rom installer).

I don't know what to do next. Hope everybody help please. Thank you very much!

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[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nelvillaceran:
I got the same problem like yours before. Sony phones can be installed custom easily, but this MTK devices of MIUI specially their rom can easily result to deadboot/hardbrick. I bricked my Redmi 10x 5g 3x already(I paid twice to a technician but third time is a charm) before I got grasp how to safe install custom rom like Pixel. You can follow this group @ telegram: https://web.telegram.org/z/#-1194262345 . They guided me how to revive my dead 10x5g and how to install custom rom.
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bangnv:
Thank you so much, bro. I just created a telegram account, tut this telegram link is empty, like that :DView attachment 5570463
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bangnv:
but i can't install TWRP (from mifirm.net). it gives this error: FAILED (status read failed (Too many links)).

I have tried to fix this error many times and tried it many times. I have tried changing to USB 2.0 drive, trying to change 2-3 connection cables ... but still can't install. (I also delete all data in MIUI recovery everytime before trying to reinstall TWRP). I was too helpless so I returned to MIUI 12.5.8.0 =)))))
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nelvillaceran:
Wrong link sorry, use this instead: https://t.me/Xiaomi_Redmi_10X_10X_PRO

I didn't use twrp on this case, use orangefox. It works to me and also twrp caused me to bootloop. Here's the link for orangefox recovery and quite easy to install too just follow the step: https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-unofficial-orangefox-recovery-r11-1-data-decrypt.4310405/

in my case, forget the step7, manually boot the device to recovery mode power+vol. up.
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] bangnv:
twrp caused me to bootloop too. can you help me. please :D
[Redmi 10X / 10X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] nelvillaceran:
Don't use TWRP, use orangefox instead. Here's link: https://xdaforums.com/t/...rangefox-recovery-r11-1-data-decrypt.4310405/ just follow step aside from Step 7.
[Moto G Stylus (Moto G Pro) Questions & Answers] antiseptic18:
I heard motorola phones' glass breaks easy. All the phones I've ever had were Corning Gorilla glass, but the specs don't say it has that.
[Moto G Stylus (Moto G Pro) Questions & Answers] zapjb:
All I can say for sure is as you say it's not Gorilla Glass.
[General Topics] greatpakhtoon:
How i can change name of my gmail account?

Is it possible?
[General Topics] sd_shadow:
Sign in - Google Accounts

See Personal info/Basic info/Name

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[Micromax IN Note 1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mastersenpai05:
View attachment 5398275

SHRP

- is inspired by Material design 2 to bring the newest design to the native TWRP. SHRP provides much more along side of it's rich UI experience. New dashboard makes it very easy to interact with TWRP. SHRP got some cool features like Whole new theming section ,Flash Magisk (root or unroot), Camera2api enabler Directly from dashboard, Password protection etc. It's all started , lot more to come.​

FEATURES

Themes

List view mode along with grid dashboard

Status bar customization

New rounded icons added on dashboard

Notch mode with toggle to disable

Dark mode or pure white, it's on you

Navigation bar customization

Settings + Advanced Settings

Flash Magisk

Recovery Locking , Pin or Pattern lock

CPU core lock/unlock

Language changing

Hal3 / CameraAPI2 enabling/disabling

Oreo+ Reboot menu style

Redesigned lock screen interface

Flashlight

Magisk manager - Enable, disable or delete magisk modules right from SHRP

and many more, flash right now to find out
​

DOWNLOAD

here

FLASH GUIDE AND REQUIREMENTS

1. vbmeta.img from stock rom or firmware

2. unlock bootloader​

DEVICE TREE

here

kernel prebuilt

SUPPORTED DEVICE

MICROMAX IN NOTE 1 (E7746)

MICROMAX IN 1 (E6746)

CHANGELOG

INTIAL BUILD

UNIFIED RECOVERY E7746 & E6746

CREDITS

SHRP

SHRP DEVELOPER's

TEAM WIN

TESTERS
​

MAINTAIBER: @mastersenpai05

BASE ON TWRP_10.0-3.5.2

SHRP_v3_10.0
[Micromax IN Note 1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lmntrixxx:
thanks for the recovery brother.i have the device and its been 1 year and still no new software update.if possible will you be working on making custom roms for this device.
[Micromax IN Note 1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mastersenpai05:
I don't have the device, that's I can make roms
[Thinkpad Tablet General] boomhaueruk:
Hi everyone,

I've got a TB-X704L (a Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus).

I managed to get it, some time ago (about Jan), to root it and (with a lot of help from people on here) get Magisk running, installing Android 9.

There, sadly the good news ended. As of about March (so around 10 weeks after I got it going), Magisk stopped passing Safetynet attenstation.

It passed basic integrity, failing ctSProfile.

I've hung on, hoping for an update that might fix it, but no, as of September we're still on 23.0 (23000) and still failing, which wipes out the reason for the tablet!

So what I'd like help with is;

- Is there a simple way to fix this Safetynet issue?

- If not, what's the best plan; to go back to stock or install a new rom?

- Any good guides on either from where I am?

I'm no noob, but the investment of time on this so far has been pretty huge!

Help much appreciated.

Thanks all,
[Thinkpad Tablet General] boomhaueruk:
Any help?

Any ideas how to get back to stock? or If I would sort my magisk problem by installing a different os?
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] jaedot:
Newbie hope this is the right place.

Just after some help if anybody has experienced the same problem.

Ill install a application say touchFLO 3d installs fine and uninstalls fine but the problem is i dnt seem 2 be gettin the storage or program memory back again so it will take the memory and not give it back if you no what i mean.

Any help would be most appreciated.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Tim4:
Use SkTools (Shareware). It will help you

Or try HardReset (Freeware:D)
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] jaedot:
yeah got that still no help. yeah did HARDreset and flash Toms Niki Project ROM NOOOO PROBLEMS great rom much love to Tom. :p

Thanks anyway pal.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Pinecone41:
Hi. I have a Galaxy s21 from EE with EVR firmware (EE firmware) and I’ve tried flashing BTU and other UK networks firmware on it using Odin but that doesn’t work. Every time Odin says it’s passed, it hasn’t changed the firmware at all and I’m still stuck on EVR. I’ve tried SamKEY but it’s saying it doesn’t support my firmware (G991BXXU3AUGM) so I’m not sure what to do.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xodium:
I have a US S21 but am also in the same boat, and sadly I think the only way at current is to wait for SamKey or to downgrade to a firmware that'll support SamKey.

I've tried ODIN flashing my US TMB S21 to try and get it working on AT&T fully many times over, but the CSC is locked up tight and SamKey was the only way to get it done for me. (Sadly, my CSC reverted when I stuck another TMB SIM into the phone and it locked the CSCs again so I have to pay for SamKey a second time if I want my AT&T SIM to work fully again. Yaaaaay.)

Samsung really needs to hurry it up with the auto-config firmware for the S21s.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Pinecone41:
I haven’t got a clue on how to downgrade it, any idea how?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xodium:
(Sorry for the delay, yesterday got busy.)

For downgrading you'd just need ODIN and the desired firmware to downgrade to, just making sure the binary version matches (in this case, the binary version is the first number of the last 5 characters of the software version. So in the case of G991BXXU3AUGM, you'd be looking at "3AUGM" and in that case, your binary version is 3. So you can flash any firmware that's 3XXXX). At least that's how it is on Snapdragon models.

If you've no idea how to work ODIN it might be worth it to just wait. Plus, downgrading would incur a factory wipe (and restore with Smart Switch, which doesn't necessarily restore all settings and such.)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Pinecone41:
Thank you so much for your help! I managed to flash BTU firmware by downgrading then using SamKEY. Much appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xodium:
No problem! Glad it worked out for you!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] mohawahba:
hi, can I flash a HK firmware to a US unlocked single sim model? I'm dying to get esim working. any idea?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xodium:
HK is very likely Exynos, so no. You can generally flash software from other variants so long as the CPU matches (most of NA uses Snapdragon, for example. You can't flash Exynos firmware onto a Snapdragon S21.)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] mohawahba:
from what I know, the HK variant is SD...anyone to confirm please
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Evon88:
u and others any problem with oneplus 6 im glad to help

on telegram

@NotReal0

( i dont need your money )

and in comments u can ask and we as good community will try to help
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Fastdrawl4:
Been reading up on both. does anyone have both? Also looking for a case to hold the pen. Looks like we are all waiting for a few places to come out with one that is good.

Excited to get mine. will be here on Thursday.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Romans8vs1:
I don't have both, but the fold SPen is the perfect size in my opinion. I was expecting it to be approximately the same size as the note 20 ultra pen so I ordered the pro model as well. I've since canceled the pro pen order as the fold pen is perfect for what I need. I use it to make notes and navigate on the inner screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] atvxda:
I own the Fold Edition s pen. I really don't need the added functionality of the Pro model pen on my Fold as I already own other s pen devices with said capabilities. Also, the size of the Pro pen doesn't seem right, doesn't seem comfortable to hold do to its length.

Here are my stylus pens for my Tab S7 Plus, Fold3, wife's Tab S6 and her N20U.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xile6:
I have both. Was a mistake in ordering.

I only wanted the fold edition.

The pro is thicker and longer. More of a sit down and maybe draw vs the fold edition which is more portable to me.

The only added for the pro is bluetooth. But even when i had my note i never used the bluetooth parts.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] MatroxD:
I have the fold edition and am waiting on my pro to arrive. I use a ton of the Bluetooth features, along with the basics. I purchased the fold edition, only because the pro wasn't in sock at the places I looked. I will be returning the fold edition and case combo as soon as my pro arrives..
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Maximus150:
The S pen Pro is significantly larger than the Fold edition and will not fit in the case for Flip cover with the detachable Fold edition S pen
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] jah:
I have both S Pens and for the Fold 3 the simpler cheaper S Pen is fine. The Pro does not seem to have a smaller stylus size than the S Pen with Tab S7 + so not sure why one would want the Pro.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
I got both just because they were "free" with credits. One for using at home (Pro), and the other for on the go (Fold Edition) my Fold Edition arrived with the TERRIBLE flip case, but I'm still waiting on my Pro.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] mhtruth:
I Have the pro... strangely enough it will not connect to my fold 3. (im using nova & Microsoft launchers with the screenscut down to 48 maxhz adaptive for battery)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dezborders:
(Controversial ?) answer... NEITHER! I will never use the S Pen Fold that came free with my Fold3.

I owned every Note from the Note 4 upwards - for the big screen, big storage and latest camera tech

- I never ever used the S Pen and never saw the point of it. RIP Samsung Note range.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
The fold spen works on tab s6 just not gestures
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr6P:
Oh really, never heard that, I thought it just works on the Fold 😱
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Obviously just don't try visa versa due to more delicate screen on fold 3 lol
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr6P:
Haha of course I won't 😄 thanks for the warning anyways 😁
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
I defo feel for those that don't bear these things in mind lol

The inner protector also seems to smooth out minor dents also which is sweet
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr6P:
I am often annoyed because the S-Pen Fold edition touches the screen, but nothing happens. I'm not even sure if this is on purpose by the software or a bug. Often happens with buttons, like the 4 buttons on top of the notification center (above the quick settings toggles)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Hmm sounds odd. I'll give that a test after work. I know the front screen doesn't support the spen but not sure of any areas on the inner screen that don't
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
It does appear to be behaving for me. I'm able to select all four icons described
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr6P:
It's difficult to explain. I can touch them too and they work, when you tap on it with the S-Pen "firmly", but if you just touch it without pressing it won't work lot of times for me. I don't know how to explain that easily. This just happens with some UI elements, that's why I kinda think that it's intentional. But I now this never happened with my Note 10+ and a "real" S-Pen 😄
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Defo sounds odd. I'm not sure if we can alter spen sensitivity or not can we?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xile6:
You get a warning if you bring the pen anywhere near the screen.

I tried it with my note spen lol. Doesnt going to write on the screen but wanted to see if it even worked.

And yes the spen fold does work on the note just fine.

Here is the warning.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Haha yeah I saw that too. Glad they thought of that beforehand. 👍
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] MatroxD:
I ended up buying both. Returning the FE. I simply use gestured and other Bluetooth functions to much. I find the pro to feel better in my hands, but I have larger hands.

The one thing I did find interesting is the holsters both the pens come with. The FE is only a tiny bit smaller than the pro thus, when I consider portability, they're pretty much the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] atvxda:
Fold s pen also works on my Tab S7 Plus.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr6P:
I don't think we can, still weird stuff 😨