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[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
Run fastboot boot twrp....have the MSM Tool up and running and click start on it and it will say waiting on device...when TWRP is loaded then boot to edl and MSM Tool should flash the firmware....you phone would then auto start up.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
I get that error above every time I try to run fastboot boot twrp
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
Use the EDL button combination to get to EDL mode...unplug phone from PC, restart the MSM tool, fastboot menu power off, then with MSM Tool running hold vol up and down with no power button and plug in USB cable after 10 secs....
[OnePlus 9 Pro] luckylui:
While the phone is completely off... Hold vol up and down as well as the power button then plug the cable while still holding the 3 buttons. That will take you to EDL in order to use the MSM tool.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
I've tried to do it both ways and still nothing, straight into fastboot...
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
switching the cable and usb port worked
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
Good to hear, what model phone do you have and is it GLOBAL, EU, IN, TMO?
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
I have tmobile. But the target is eu
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
9 or 9 Pro?
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
9 pro
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
Need a favor, install terminal from play store, run command getprop, then copy and paste it in this thread....working on an issues to correct TMO being identified as Indian variant...this would help me alot
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
Will do. Just give me a minute
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
Thank you this helps a lot.....and I am glad you got your phone up and running. If I can help with anything else, just ask!
[OnePlus 9 Pro] jimbobha:
well, I would like to go onto a custom rom like the xtended A13 rom but not sure of the process for the t-mobile variant. That's how I bricked it in the first place.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheGhost1951:
I prefer to stay stock, with all the problems I see people having with custom roms. That being said, read the instructions through completely 2 or 3 times before attempting the conversion. Them move very carefully one step at a time.....many times people move too fast and end up skipping a step that causes issues....that's all I can tell you at this time. Had I installed the extended I would be more knowledgeable. First off, make sure you are on the correct version on phone that the instructions call for....good luck, but you have recovered once! Me, I have used the MSM tool at least a dozen times....🤣 It is the setup afterwards that causes so much pain. By the way, if you stay on stock A11, I can show you how to get any custom bootanimation you want and custom systemwide fonts as well...good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy A32 5G] Wint3r.beall:
I got this phone from my uncle and it continues to say invalid imie what causes this how can I fix it and also my camera works part time but randomly and my phone stays stuck in headphone mode what do i do to fix my phone
[Samsung Galaxy A32 5G] applesucksLmao:
https://xdaforums.com/t/fixed-rooted-a325m-suddenly-no-imei-no-sim.4386753/post-86588571
[Sony Xperia 1 II Questions & Answers] arjun_m4:
Hello everyone,

I recently bought a Xperia 1 II but 5G is not working on my country. But with my OnePlus 8 Pro it's working fine.

So the question is since both the device have same SOC can we add the mbn files containing the 5G Bands from OnePlus to Sony.

These bands are no supported by Stock Sony can we root the phone and add extra bands?
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] gaurav_t:
Please answer my all questions properly 🙏.

how to unroot redmi note 9 but there are some conditions will it still work though -:

I have an unlocked bootloader

I have an custom recovery unofficial twrp dimenzino recovery like something it's name

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I went to an local shop they were saying if your phone got bricked it's your responsibility and were charging me ₹800 .. Is it true about bricking issue ?

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When I was doing it from magisk app it was giving insufficient partition size error . Can i have a reason for that and can it be unrooted in this condition?

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And now please tell the things in order to do like

First i have to remove custom recovery and tell the way ? Or it will be removed by flashing boot.img .

I have installed miui 13 so going to 12.5 will downgrade Android version ? I have listened that downgrading Android can brick pls confirm or i will stay to miui 13 only

Then how to lock bootloader after unrooting

And i know about data backup but it will reset my device ?

Where will I get original boot.img for my device provide link if possible Redmi note 9 (Merlin) Indian Varient.

What software will be used in pc and how to operate tutorial if possible .

Please reply all the questions..

Am regretting why I rooted without having zero knowledge please help me
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] Mineplayerminer:
Unfortunately, downgrading from MIUI 13 (A12) to MIUI 12 (A10/11) is/may not (be) possible because of the security patches and MIUI's anti-rollback feature. I could only downgrade my MIUI 12 back to 11 as it was still Android 10. You can unroot your device by flashing the MIUI using the Mi Flash. Just remember to choose a lock option and not Wipe Internal storage as you may lose the IMEI numbers and the whole NVRAM. I can't verify if it will work for you. It worked on my Redmi Note 9 Global (EEA). Also, I'm not sure about the MIUI and Android vendor downgrading as I've seen many people hard bricking their devices by forcing and bypassing the MIUI Recovery "Can't downgrade this MIUI version" error. Maybe I'm wrong in something. Feel free to criticize and fix my mistakes. Unlocking a bootloader and flashing a custom ROM is considered to be "irreversible and permanent" as the user's goal may be to get rid of the MIUI and full control of the phone/OS.
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] gaurav_t:
Thanks for the response but can i have talk with you personally am having zero knowledge about it ok I want to remain to A13 global miui in Indian Varient and where will I find boot.img and flashing process via mi flash tool and what Is lock option how to enable it and not wipe my data. Pls tell. Am not sure what am I saying but custom recovery which i have and the boot.img will remove that custom recovery and Unroot my device and i need firmware file which is like 30mb and flash the folder containing files ?
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] Mineplayerminer:
Lock option locks the bootloader, like it came out of box. You can find the boot.img file in the ROM's package or in the MIUI's folder called Images. Lock option needs to wipe the device as it's enabling back the security layers to the memory to prevent injecting bad codes into the device. Unlocking disables it on the other side, that's why a full wipe is necessary.
[Redmi Note 9 Questions & Answers] gaurav_t:
Just saw there are three options clear user data and clean and lock and one more can't remember which should i
[Samsung Galaxy S22] DevsV:
Hi there

So I imported a Galaxy S22+ from USA to Europe. It's a Verizon device, unlocked and fully paid off but still won't accept my european sim card, even thought it sees the sim when insterted.

I've unlocked Pixel devices with this problem, deleted some packcages with adb but can't do it on this Samsung unfortunately. Can anyone help me?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Village_Idiot:
How long ago did you purchase it?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] DevsV:
Few weeks ago. Bought used on eBay.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Village_Idiot:
Normally Verizon devices are SIM unlocked after 60 days. Since you bought it used off of Ebay, how do you know it was paid off?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] TheMadScientist:
What was said here. Usually Verizon unlocks them now after 60 days. So if it's not. It's not paid off or it's not been on a Verizon account long enough
[Samsung Galaxy S22] installerrev:
Did any of you guys found a way or workaround for this Verizon issue?

Planning on buying one
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flo.h68:
Hello everyone,

I would like to know how I could solve the problem I got after a screen change. Adding that I have already bought another screen that has the same problem as the previous one. I have already tried several different solutions such as factory reset or with a "fix dead pixel" application I think. Can you please help me to fix this problem? Is there a solution? For example something to flash or something else.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Hello!

I noticed there's a trade-in program at the Google Store for the 6a. I currently have a Pixel 4a. It's working fine, a bit slow and stuttery sometimes (but maybe that's because I'm using a ROM with an overwhelming amount of features), but otherwise it's okay.

I could trade it in for €275 if it was in perfect condition. I have accidentally dropped it once, so there's a tiny crack in the plastic on the top left of the phone. The screen isn't cracked or anything, it's purely aesthetic. Worst case scenario, I can trade it in for €199, which would mean I could buy a 6a for at most €260.

I've heard a lot of bad stuff about the 6a, so I'm very hesitant about this upgrade. Paying 260 euros for a new Pixel sounds like an amazing deal to me.

Is the fingerprint reader really that slow? Is the display truly choppy? Does the phone really constantly overheat even after the first few days of setting it up? Are the connectivity issues a thing for real?

Should I just stick to my 4a for another year or two, and then look at what's on the market?
[Google Pixel 6a] mmead1143:
I've had a great experience with the 6a. A lot of the issues that were out there have been fixed for the most part imo. Hot phone, etc. - have been fixed with the upgrade to 13, and even better with the Quarterly update if you are a beta tester. At this point most people out there say, like me, the experience is pretty damn great - even better if you get the trade in money. I upgraded from the 3a - same story - I had it rom'd out and it ran fine enough, but with the $300 trade in it was a no brainer. For me - taxes, shipping, case and screen protector - I'm out of pocket 189 for a phone that really is worth 450...can't beat that.

I've also rooted, added the MVK kernel - this can't be more snappier. Also keep in mind that development has just started so more options are on the way. GL
[Google Pixel 6a] Deleted member 6200352:
Take pictures or video of your old phone from all angles. Google/3rd party WILL try to rip you off any way they can. They will try to say your battery exploded or your perfectly funcioning LCD screen has major LCD damage. Crap like that. So protect yourself beforehand.
[Google Pixel 6a] kkjb:
My perspective having 2 4a's trading one for a 6a and trading a OnePlus 7t for another 6a.

I have a 6 which is my backup/backup just for camera, it's a little bit larger than I like.

I kept a 4a as emergency backup. Positive stuff; faster, bigger screen will have a long support for updates. Bargain pricing.

You mentioned a different kernel / ROM so let's use the history of 4a vs 4... 4a was not supported by developers in same numbers as 4. Currently the existing resources on 6a vs 6 it looks the same, as you can see. I am hoping that just the sheer numbers of 6a being pushed into market that will change... likely depends on October new phone releases? If you need 5g well it's not a question then.

If you don't need 5g, the biggest disappointment will be battery life...No way will a 6a will compete with a 4a on absolute longevity on one charge cycle. I would guess in my use it's HALF, yes seems impossible but that's after daily use of both in same locations and usage.
[Google Pixel 6a] aaronzimm75:
I had a 4a (stock with Android 13) and I did the trade-in for a 6a. The trade-in went smoothly for me, and I got the value I was expecting for the 4a ($300). Since I have owned the 6a (stock android 13 w/Sept. update), It has improved. The fingerprint sensor under the screen has gotten better. It still misses every so often. It still isn't quite as good as the rear fingerprint sensor of the 4a. The battery life has improved a lot for me. As of typing this it is 3:34 PM and I am at 80%. I unplugged it at 6:40 AM. It is on Wi-Fi most of the day and it's fairly light usage. The camera processing is loads faster than on the 4a. It is also nice to have a wide-angle lens. The software touches with the 6a are nice, magic eraser is especially fun. The speech to text is especially good and fast. The phone itself feels a lot higher quality especially compared to the 4a. The more and longer I use the 6a, the more I like it.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
How's the battery life for you guys? I guess I get about 2-4 hours of SOT with my 4a. That of course depends on a lot of things. I travel quite frequently nowadays (usually about 2 - 2.5 hours by train/bus), so I usually listen to Spotify or watch some videos on YouTube. I guess the crappy connectivity while traveling by train + music streaming isn't always easy on the battery. Also, I use YouTube Vanced, and it does this weird thing where while watching some certain videos, the phone gets crazy hot (and obviously drains the battery quickly), watching other videos is just fine.

I use ACC, so I only charge the battery to 75%. I was at home this weekend, barely used my phone at all, it drained to like 45%, so standby time is okay, but I really have no idea what my usual daily battery usage (for the lack of a better term) is.

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Have you tried to trade your device in with Google before? Can you tell us a bit more about your experience with them?

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How unreliable is it? The 4a's fingerprint reader has never failed on me. Luckily not even when I was out and needed to access something on my phone instantly.

Just by looking up some recent(-ish) videos on YouTube, it seems like the phone needs anywhere from about half a second to a full second to unlock. I guess it's not so much about how long it takes, but how accurate it actually is. Could you guys give me an estimate (of course it doesn't have to be an exact measurement, more just how consistent it feels to you) of how many times the phone fails to correctly read your finger so you have to re-place it on the reader?

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Before my 4a I had a OnePlus 3T, rooted it on day one and soon got really fond of ResurrectionRemix. When I switched to the 4a (almost two years ago, damn, time flies fast), I hadn't tinkered with it for over a year I think. Even now, there are barely any regularly maintained custom ROMs for it. From what I can tell, the modding community is ever-so-slowly dying off. I guess it doesn't help that Google and other OEMs make it more difficult for us to tinker with out devices every year.

That being said, I'm not considering a 6a because of many custom things there are for it. Honestly, if there was a way to limit charging speed, and set a maximum charge level, I probably wouldn't even root. I have gotten to a point in my life where reliability is much more of a priority than endless customization :(

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One thing I forgot to add to my original post is another reason why I'm hesitant with this upgrade:

Surely, the trade-in option helps a lot, I could essentially get a brand new phone for half its price, which is virtually unbeatable. But if I look past that, and I was about to actually need to buy a new phone, thus look at what my options are, I'm not 100% sure my choice would land on a Pixel. Definitely going to have to look into it (and do it quickly, since the trade-in is only until the 24th).
[Google Pixel 6a] Zaxx32:
I traded my 4a in for $300 off and a free pair of Pixel Buds a too during the pre-launch sale, so 'all in' my 6a was only $50 so it'd take a LOT to make me regret the 6a. As stated already, yeah it had it's teething period at first like most new phones. Most have been sorted out tho. I don't mind the FP scanner taking a slightly 'paused' touch/release to unlock...I got used to it pretty quick thus it stopped buggin' me as well. Too help w/batt life and tweaking, I rooted and added my favs plus a batt mod or 2. Above all, besides the $300 + Buds...it knowing I have the same CPU under the hood as the P6 Pro...for less than HALF the price and even less out-of-pocket. My only wish is a 6" 90Hz screen vs. the 6.1" @ 60Hz. Here's to hoping the 90Hz o/c tweak makes it's way into the custom kernel releases sooner than later!
[Google Pixel 6a] mmead1143:
Battery life - obviously super specific to each individual's usage, preferences etc. So I'll give you a comparison. On my 3a, a 100% full charge beginning most day's, up at 530a, workout - work etc. I'd come home at 5p at about 35-40% left on the battery. Light usage and I have wifi at the office. With the 6a, the same day I come home at about 45-50%. So it's a tich better. I notice NO performance difference with battery saver mode on (not the extreme version) and for fun, I run the phone with the same daily schedule above - I come home at like 70% battery left and honestly, I see no difference in performance. - Keep in mind I'm also rooted and running MVK.

Trade in - was slick as snot for me. I got the full $300 about 10 days after the 6a arrived. I know some people video tape the trade in phone etc - I did none of that and had no issues.

Fingerprint is working 100% with the 13 upgrade. I was on the 13 standards, then went with the Beta 13 - no issues since both upgrades. It is a tich different feel an the 3a. On the 3a the back sensor was automatic. With the 6a, you kind of "press into" the screen. But it works everytime - perfect now. It's very reliable now for me.

Customization - I'm about the same. Stock Android is pretty great these days and there's not much of a reason to rom like there was 10 years ago. I have root simply to update the kernel. I've had MVK running and the phone can't be any more snappy than it is to be honest. Other than that I'm 100% stock and have no complaints.

GL
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I have a high refresh rate monitor at home + I've used phones that have a high refresh rate display. As much as I love them, it's not a dealbreaker for me, luckily. Sure, the animations and scrolling looks a lot smoother, but at the end of the day, it makes no difference when watching videos or reading articles/browsing Reddit.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Notice any difference between Snapdragon and Tensor SOC? IIRC Tensor is basically just a customized Exynos from Samsung, so both performance and root-wise it should be very similar to Snapdragon, right?

Making photos and recording a video beforehand didn't cross my mind before smokejumper's comment in this thread. I wouldn't assume Google would want to "rip me off," but I guess it never hurts to record some proof - just in case.
[Google Pixel 6a] mike.s:
6a gets you security updates at least until July 2027. Your 4a, only until August 2023.

As far as trade-in, sounds like you still get a good deal - when I traded in a couple of 3as a month ago, trade-in credit was $300 ($295 with cracked display). Now it's $200/165 for both 3a and 4a, so it sounds like you currently get a better deal than in the US.
[Google Pixel 6a] mmead1143:
I don't notice any differences in the differing CPUs but honestly - I'm the worst person to ask :) I don't have the technical know-how to see nuanced advances. So no clue on comparison - but this phone is fast as ****. That's my "professional" opinion haha!
[Google Pixel 6a] Deleted member 6200352:
It was a first time trade-in to Google for me. The phone I traded in did not boot up correctly (4a5g). It powered on. It factory reset (despite tunefs errors and able to flash it and lock/unlock bootloader) but it would bootloop to fastboot no valid slot to boot. The screen was free of cracks and scratches. It turned on. And factory reset. The back housing had peeling near the camera. The housing had no cracks or scratches. I mailed it off nearly a month ago. And 3.5 weeks or so I got email of stated value. Instead of $300 for a device with no cracks, powers on, and factory reset they gave me $260. They said Display Damage/Major LCD damage.

Now before all this I had read various threads regarding the pixel trade in on reddit and horror stories about other people's experiences. That's where I copied what many people on there had did which was to photograph/video record the phone and its condition prior to shipping it off. I was anticipating Google to screw me over the peeling back housing. But no. They decided to screw me over the Major LCD damage that doesn't exist with blatant video evidence to prove it. So I chatted and emailed them multiple times including pictures and video of the phone. And they come back with "we are unable to alter the amount". "Heres $40 google store credit". Which is useless to me. I'm waiting for another supervisor to get back to me to tell me the same thing and that they will not be able to convert that $40 store credit to back on my CC. Has been such a hassle. Such a scam. It's not the money. It's the principle of the thing. Especially when even Google's own office drones who have seen the video and pictures agreed, otherwise they would not have given me their useless store credit. Yeah I'm bitter.
[Google Pixel 6a] rochrunner:
Coming from a 3a myself, and because your 4a is slightly smaller even than my 3a, the size of the 6a might hit you like it did me. I didn't expect it to make much difference, but the 6a is a 25% weight increase over the 3a & 4a and wearing lighter-weight clothes it still feels like I've got a brick in my pocket. That said, its other features are an improvement. I'm using about 10% more battery per day on average compared to the 3a, but since the 6a's battery is 50% larger it makes a big difference in the time it takes to recharge in the morning (affects my morning routines :rolleyes:). The fingerprint sensor is behaving well now that I've learned how to best use it and I no longer miss the rear sensor.

Overall I'm pleased with it, especially since it cost me a net $150 after the $300 trade-in (which I have yet to see, but that's another thread!).
[Google Pixel 6a] bobby janow:
@smokejumper76 So just to be clear, you sent in a device that didn't boot (display damage possibly, loosely defined) and they gave you $260 for a phone that basically was a door stop. And you are bitter? Now think about the time spent on the phone with tech support and supervisors and email. Do you really think the bitterness is worth your time, principle or not?

And for you and everyone else in this thread having Google issues, next time bring it in to BB and they'll give you credit on the spot. Granted it was $250 not 3 bills but the phone was only $399 not $459. They didn't even charge me and then refund me, it just came right off the purchase price.