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[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] boltjuice:
Carrier is metro PCS. Model # XT2113-2

I did a factory reset. But I still get the message bootloader is unlocked when it boots.

I just want to re-lock it and revert it back to stock.

ADB code: fastboot oem lock

didnt work. Just made my phone not boot with error "no valid operating system could be found."

ADB code: fastboot oem unlock

restored it to booting again with same bootloader is unlocked message.

Any way to re-lock this?
[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Re locking is not advisable, can be tricky with Moto devices
[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Re-Locking see Post #4
[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] Deleted member 10134073:
I'm a little unclear what state your device is in atm.

but then you write

"it just flashed the rom" implies to me that the moto rescue software flashed a stock image so you now should be back to stock (I'm not sure what was downloaded tho). Regardless of how you flash (moto's rescue tool or by using fastboot with the device booted into the bootloader), I'd recomend using an image specific to MetroPCS (assuming the device was originally a metroPCS device and not something else like retus) and not one older than the last stock version flashed to your device.

It might help to boot your device into the bootloader, and then record the output of

fastboot getvar all

the lines with `ro.build.fingerprint` (perhaps also ro.carrier) in them will tell you what bootloader is currently running on your device and should help you figure out what the last stock version was flashed to your device.

HTH
[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] boltjuice:
I factory reset the phone. Everything gets reset except for the unlocked bootloader does not re-lock... which prevents me from OTA update to Android 11.
[Moto G 5G Questions & Answers] MrCamby:
I was on Lineage 19.1 on my 5g ace. When I heard about the version 11 software for Retail US, I went to the lolinet mirrors to download the firmware for my phone.

Make sure oem unlocking in the developer options menu is off. If you can't turn it off you will need to root your phone.

Make sure USB debugging is on and you allow access for the pc your using.

Start adb and verify it sees your phone. If so, type...

reboot bootloader

Verify fastboot is authorized

Use Motoflash Pro to flash the version 11 firmware to my phone. Motoflash can be downloaded from the one 5g ace telegram channel. When it is done close Motoflash Pro and then from your pc use adb to run:

fastboot oem lock

Your phone will ask you if you want to relock bootloader. Choose Yes

Now reboot to the stock recovery and then use power + Volume up to access the recovery menu.

Navigate down to factory reset and select. It will warn you ... Blah blah blah. Now choose reboot system.

Moto boot logo should appear and then setup should begin.

Hopefully this helps someone.
[ZTE Nubia Z17  Questions & Answers] noid13:
Hello,

I am unable to unlock the bootloader despite following all the steps. I don't know where I am failing or why. I only get the "adb devices" command to work for me, the rest I get continuously "waiting for device".

The mobile is a ZTE Nubia Z17.
[Introductions] sub2pew:
hello everyone!

I would like to say, I'm glad that I came across this website.

My story is, I wanted to root my Galaxy A30s and I was aware of risks and therefore, I was concerned about bricking my phone. I've failed on first try, but succeeded on second. After that, I tried to replace TWRP with OrangeFox, which was problematic (SIM signal randomly drops and comes back after flashing), but in the end it worked as it should!

And all of this was possible, thanks to the enthusiasts from XDAdevelopers!!

A huge Thank You from me!
[Introductions] galaxys:
Welcome to XDA and glad you have been successful with your device modding!🙂📱

Keep enjoying the forums!

Cheers
[Realme 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] iOussamato_:
Mod edit: TG link removed

View attachment 5639275

▲ Requirements:

◈ You must have the

bootloader unlocked

◈ You must have

ADB and FastBoot

◈ Download

Magisk Manager

▲ Instructions:

◈ Connect your phone with your PC

◈ Enable

USB Debugger

◈ Open CMD inside ADB Folder

◈ Extract the

boot image from ADB

(adb pull /sdcard/boot.img)

◈ Copy the boot.img to your Internal Storage

◈ Open

Magisk Manager

◈ Install

Magisk App

◈ Install Magisk by using

Select and Patch a File

◈ Choose your

boot.img

that you have copied

◈ Wait for it to

patch the image

◈ Copy the

patched_image

to your ADB folder and rename it

magisk.img

◈ Open CMD inside ADB Folder

◈ Flash the

boot image

(fastboot flash boot magisk.img)

◈ Reboot your phone (fastboot reboot)

🎉 Congrats! Now your phone is rooted.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] samantas5855:
On both my Poco F1 and Poco X3 Pro SmartPack Kernel Manager would let me turn down the cellphone's hardware mic gain. This is of utmost importance when recording audio in loud environments like a metal concert. Anyone know a way or a custom kernel to combat this?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
I am on red pocket service. I just received an email stating I do not have VOLTE enabled and may lose service. Supposedly, I should be able to enable VOLTE. I reached out to customer service in the past and they stated it is active on their side. Their website says I should be able to see it under settings -> mobile network; but I see not options for VOLTE. I have had **** service the past few months, with texts not being sent despite it showing bars or texts incoming taking a while; I wonder if this is related. Can anyone please help me?

I am on Android 8.0.0

Kernel 4.4.78

Version: US99820h

If it helps, VoLTE plus app says VOLTE is enabled. Do I need to be concerned? Is there any reason my service seems to run like crap? It's red pocket GSM-T. Had many people tell me calling me goes straight to voicemail, I get texts late, for confirmation texts I often have to restart the phone to get the texts to come through... Any fix to this? Should I switch to a different image and go onto a different set of towers/service?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
Many V30 phones require the carrier's ROM to operate VOLTE. For example, when I was on Verizon, I had to have VS996 to get VOLTE to work. I also used it on Total Wireless (which is a VZ MVNO) for the same reason.

I'm guessing your GSM-T means you're on TMo, so you may need a TMo ROM to get VOLTE to work. US998 is a world-phone ROM, so it's not carrier specific, which may be why it doesn't work.

As for the general operation, you should be fine on US998 for all other functions... so if you're having issues then there may be something else going on.

You might also just need some updates - 20h is nougat level, which is ancient. You may need to move to Oreo... which worked great for me on my V30 in the past.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
So, do you think I would need switch to a newer ROM, specifically for tmobile? I have been on us998 since buying it, always had some issues with texts coming in late and connectivity (although not as bad as when I had a S5 on Ting's t-mobile network). I had called and been told VOLTE is active with red pocket twice in the past, but despite always being on wifi I've still had people tell me I do not always come in clear when talking on the phone.

Can you point me to a newer ROM you used? I can try updating and messing with the phone later this month.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
You can't use my ROM (VS996), as it was for Verizon. I doubt that will work for you. You need to find the proper on for your carrier (TMobile most likely) and see if that fixes the issues. All my ROMs I sourced from this website/forum, so you just need to search the V30 section here.

Note, when switching ROMs, you will need to wipe it so be prepared with backups for your data.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] tech_infinity:
Just be careful NOT to flash H932 ROM on your device, it will brick your phone.

You could try updating to us998 Pie ROM and see if it helps.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
Do you have a us998 pie rom you recommend for me to try?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
I saw chazzmatt mention in another thread that when t mobile and sprint merged, VoLTE/VoWiFi calling on US998 firmware phones may have been lost. He suggested that changing to verizon version is a way to fix this. Is this something I may have to do? And is there a guide on how to do it? I only see switching to us998.

And this would this be the rom to flash to for android 9?

https://xdaforums.com/t/us998-stock-pie-lg-v30-us998-us99830b_00_0902-kdz.3952256/
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
@ChazzMatt is the resident expert, so you can certainly take his advice. I saw that post as well.

Converting to VS996 just means you will use LGUP to flash that ROM over your current one. The end of the WTF post/thread talks about this process as well (be sure to read that post on a computer, as phones often cut-off the bottom).

Note that this will erase your data, so backup/etc as necessary before doing that. My recommendation is to use the last Oreo version of the ROM, as Pie on VS996 had issues last time I had heard... that's the last ROM I used before switching to my other phone.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
And in doing so, they still need an already-activated Verizon SIM card or Verizon MVNO SIM card. Verizon won't activate a SIM card with a phone that doesn't have native Verizon IMEI. But you can stick in an already activated SIM card into a v30 with VS996 firmware and it's fine. So whoever does this needs to also have an old Verizon phone for that purpose. Buy some cracked screen Verizon phone off eBay, activate Verizon or Verizon MVNO SIM card, THEN put that SIM card into Frankenstein'ed phone flashed with VS9996 (Verizon) firmware.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
Are phone numbers attached to the sim? So I would have to: obtain verizon sim card, transfer my phone # while activating a plan on it using another phone, then place it into my current phone after flashing it into VS9996 and upgrading it to 9.0?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
Yes, the phone number is attached to the SIM card.

Yes, your steps are correct - activate SIM on some other phone, then put it into the VS996.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
Hmmm, perhaps before I spend money to switch to verizon I should try upgrading from US99820h to US99830b using that thread I posted above? Maybe that will fix things for me. I thought I had fixed something when I updated my redpocket APN point, but I still get random loss of service where I live and work at (despite constant wifi). According to redpocket customer service, being locked into 240 MNC sim card does not change anything compared to 280 MNC.

Perusing the us99830b thread, I saw if I have TWRP installed then I must use johnfawk's image to flash. I cannot "upgrade" and keep all my data using the firmware off LG's website with LGUP. Am I understanding that part correctly? And the TWRP image for me to download is this link? Mirror Link
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
First, my recommendation is to stay at Oreo (20-series) ROMs. Last I recall, the V30 Pie rom had issues that were never fixed.

Secondly, yes, I don't believe you can upgrade the ROM... you will need to flash the full ROM which would erase things. That being said, since you're already converting between ROMs you will need to wipe the phone anyway, so do all the updates/upgrade BEFORE you install anything else on your phone. And, of course, backup everything you need before doing that...
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
You mentioned before that 20h is nougat level, but my android version says 8.0.0, isn't that oreo already?

Looking at this site: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us998-firmwares/

I am already at the latest Oreo software. So, several questions:

1. I could back up all my stuff and risk missing something, but I can also just create a current TWRP image and go back to where I am presently in terms of all my stuff?

2. Should I be trying a https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-vs996-firmwares/ VS99620k version? When I reboot my phone it says it is a LG V30+ThinQ and I vaguely remember the box it came with said LS998 crossed off, with it booting as a US998 phone.

3. I have an old CDMA Galaxy S3 (best phone I've had). Assuming I am able to boot it up, can I buy a verizon MVNO sim card (let's say off of TING), switch my phone # to that and pop it in the S3? Or can I bum someone else' verizon phone and do this, then give the phone back instantly?

4. If a friend has an old verizon sim card, can I use that to utilize either red pocket or ting services?

5. Then, flash this US99820h to VS99620k, swap the sim card out of the S3 into the newly flashed V30?

6. Assuming I do all this and I still see no menu for VOLTE, assuming I still have the same issues of service dropping constantly, any suggestions for moving to a new phone, or what to use to find a new phone? Many new phones seem to have lots of stuff I do not care for (fancy cameras...) and no 3.5mm jack; but I really crave a phone that is functional.

Sorry for lots of questions. But each day this phone is pissing me off more and more and reminding me to do something about it - been busy and have stuff I do not want to risk losing.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
I didn't say 20-series was nougat... I said it was Oreo?

1) TWRP will backup everything, so you could use this as a way to "keep safe" what you have now, and maybe you can break into the ZIP and extract things here and there as needed, but I don't think you can use this as a way to restore just your programs/data... it's a whole-image that you need to restore, which includes the OS and such. But if you're already on Oreo, I don't think you need to do any of that?

2) Yes, you can apply VS99620k. I believe that's what I had on my V30 before I left it. I wouldn't pay much attention to the splash screens on bootup... they change between versions but don't really mean/do anything from what I could see. My phone started as US998 (without the "ThinQ" branding) and I believe it showed the ThinQ branding when I was on VS996.

3) Yes, you'll need an activated SIM on VZ to transfer. Yes this is one way to do it. I did something similar with my Droid Turbo. VZ won't activate anything unless the IMEI matches THEIR phone, so this is one way to get that to happen. The trick, today, is that VZ may not activate the old phone because it's not VOLTE capable, so they'll say it's not supported, so that's a risk you should be aware of. For that matter, a newer SIM also may not work on the older phone... I don't know if that's a thing or not.

4) I don't know if MVNOs will let you use VZ SIM cards. Technically, they should be able to, but my guess is they will require their "own" SIM. You'd have to ask the MVNO.

I moved to the Galaxy S10+, which is a similar size phone, has a headphone jack, and is older so it's lower cost (I think I paid $300 about a year or two ago). A few other V30 faithfuls have followed this path as well. I think ChazzMatt went to a Note because that's what ATT gave him to help him transition to a VOLTE-capable phone. I believe he's still using his V30 though.

Newer Galaxy phones lost the headphone jack. I would recommend getting yourself ready for this eventuality... it may mean just getting a dongle, which isn't convenient, or getting bluetooth adapters... but my point is that it's going away whether you like it or not, so start preparing now.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, the S10 is not rootable (at least with Snapdragon). Exynos can be rooted, but I don't know how usable those are in the USA. That's another thing you may need to get used to - not being able to root/ROM. IMO, it's not necessary anymore, and I have given up on it on my phones... and I haven't missed it AT ALL. But I know some have gotten into heated arguments with me over that... one I recall was particularly nonsensical, but whatever. If I could root, I would do that... but I don't see it as a requirement anymore.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
As @schwinn8 recommends staying on Oreo, I also concur.

1) If you have TWRP, just flash the Verizon last Oreo by John Fawkes. See link below.

LG V30 Verizon VS996-20k ROM

Working downlink mirror: VS996 20K Verizon TWRP-flashable ZIP

2) If you don't have TWRP installed -- for people who are not bootloader unlocked -- then you would flash full stock ROM VS996 20K "KDZ" file from US998. See

top post in this thread.

(For those who are still bootloader locked, the stock Verizon ROMs and US998 ROMs are the only ones for North America variants which are safely fully cross flashable without first having to go through the

"Frankentein" conversion

"Nougat" stage.)

As for spending money on Verizon to get VOLTE, there are several Verizon MVNOs that are less expensive than Verizon proper and will still do the trick. Both Visible and Total Wireless are even owned by Verizon, like Cricket is owned by AT&T.

RedPocket also offers Verizon-network SIM cards. They are also a Verizon MVNO. Which carrier service are you using with your RedPocket? They offer choice of AT&T (most common), T-Mobile and Verizon. I searched your posts in this thread and you don't say which you have -- so I assume the AT&T-linked SIM card? If you flash the last Oreo TWRP-flashable zip for Verizon, and you want to keep RedPocket, just have them ship you the Verizon-linked SIM card. You should then have VoLTE.

NOTE: You would still need to use an old Verizon phone to activate that SIM card, but then you could put it into your "VS996". I'm only suggesting a way to not have to actually switch to Verizon, you can still use Redpocket but have them send you a Verizon linked SIM once you are on Verizon firmware.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] SuperUser1010:
Got it, if flashing is all I have to do, this will be simple.

I was not clear, I did mean verizon MVNOs, meant more verizon in broader sense: CDMA. I am currently on red pocket T mobile. I was previously on Ting. Had similar issues on both with randomly losing service. It was bearable, but since 3G shutdown timeframe, this became a larger and more frequent issue. Currently, if I turn on data, I get Edge service (I read this is 2g?), otherwise when I am having a texting conversation, I am regularly losing service completely and do not have strong service in places where other Tmobile users have regular service.

On another note, I am looking to swap from red pocket; I spoke to customer service about call records, was told several times they would be sent to me, never received anything. Red pocket prices are hard to beat though.

I impulse bought a pixel 7 unlocked too (there were some incentives that were hard to resist). So, I will probably swap to that phone while holding onto this one and tinkering to see if it was a phone issue, US998 issue, SIM issue, service issue... then give the phone to family in a year or so.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] daveyp225:
I cant find where to post this, this website changed so much, but it was on my new s22 ultra so....

I got a call from "NONE" the 'number' beneath it was "NN".

No voice on the other side, and I attempted to called back. Then my phone popped up a little message near the bottom of the screen... "USSD Code Running."

It kinda freaked me out. What does that mean?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dalepl:
Do a Google search on "USSD Code Running". A lot of info comes up.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
oh my...

Which code was it?🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ofthebull:
I've seen this kind of behavior when I've had the phone in my front pocket, and I happened to be sweating. The sweat carried the electrical signals in my skin through the pocket liner (I'm no scientist, just my running theory) to the screen and thus, randomly unleashing all sorts of weird mayhem and shenanigans.

It's either that or gremlins.........
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] daveyp225:
Happened again, check the recording
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] blackhawk:
Probably just a harmless rootkit...

For whatever reason it's probably just the way that phone responds to some unknown numbers with no caller ID. I block unknown numbers, try that.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] jsusang:
Freaky.

Can you block the call?

I don't call back unknown numbers.

Off topic -

Noticed that Samsung added a feature in Samsung Messaging that allows users to block e-mail messages.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] malikin:
its an Aliens
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
It is mostly likely a SPAM caller. There are automatic dialing apps that can either spoof a number, or completely hide the number, which makes it difficult to block.

I'm have Verizon and it has a Call Filter app. Check with your provider if it has a call filter app. You can also find third party call filtering apps.

Unfortunately, dealing with SPAM and scam calls is a game of Wack-a-mole.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dadmi:
It just dialed NN corresponding to 66 which triggered a USSD code.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
Yeah...don't call those kinds of numbers back. If something like that comes up, or you get a blocked number. Let it go to voicemail. If they leave a voicemail, fine. If not, don't call it back.

It is possible someone was trying to run a Smishing scam on you. With the aim to hijack your SIM and take over your phone service account. Depending on your carrier, the USSD code could trigger your device to do something you don't want it to do.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Puma Rawker:
Dave

I do it short and quick :

The mobile Phone number of your simcard

Has now call forwarding active to the Hackers Server (ussd MUST bei activated by the victim/target. Hacker need the victim to call a 10 Digits number that will Route to His Server)

Its a curently Well known Hack ... (Thus Person was smart enough to hide His 10 Digits number ... Well played good trap)

What the attacker wants... example :

Get into all your Accounts that are secured with YOUR PHONE NUMBER

...WhatsApp Google ... An E-Mail Account ? Etc etc

So...

I dont believe IT was random Attack.

Someone who know how or someone who ordered this

Knows you ... And need to dive into your privates

(thats childplay Hacking from YouTube nothing unknown or hard to do)

Good News : Sometimes ...someone Else is "the target" .... So the attacker needs informations Out of your device and apps....to get information about the Others real Targets Phone number ... in that Case your device/Accounts need to be Hacked or hooked or jacked ....

If your simcard is older than 5-8 years ...Hmmm

Maybe the simcard still use s@t browser. (A Browser placed inside your simcard)

Get rid of such a simcard too. Better Sirius lee

Change ur simcard Phone number for ur savety.

But

do it by EVEN changing the mobile Network Provider. (Best in Case If u have an old jackable simcard)

Sad fact : If the Hacker has enough informations from your simcard u need to Change the Provider. Because ... Your Provider maybe gives u a Brand new simcard ... With a new number that u ordered (the Service to Change Phone number to a new one) ... But ... The new number ist the only Thing what Changed all other leaked informations will stay the same as an act of keeping your customer number in the customer Care systems.

U need new customer number or Change the Provider + new number

My Tip: Use a Landphone number as a WhatsApp number ^^ need to recieve calls to activate the new WhatsApp Account so No Premium SMS Hack possible.... its More save

And ... U can start new :) the new start is : never leak ur simcards original mobile Phone number. Not in those days. Use the original simcard Phone number to Order pizza or a taxi. Give IT to No one and u dont need to Clean everything... Like u need to do NOW