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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Audiophil3:
Hello!

I made an 'upgrade' from Mate 20 Pro, I thought getting used S21 ultra would be better (and much cheaper) than s23.

S21 ultra 128GB arrived in perfect condition no scratches, even on the frame. It was after factory reset, so I begun by downloading android update.

It switched off few times - I left it alone, battery ~80%, but connected to charger anyway.

After a while, I checked on notification panel if it's ready - I started changing every basic thing in settings

Then after I left it for a minute idle - it switched off - I thought that it's normal after an update, so I switched it on and went back to adjusting settings.

Then it switched off again. and after it switched off 3rd time, device was response less

I can't go into download mode, safe mode, anything.

I even went to Samsung support, they checked battery, charging port, buttons etc, and said that they can't help me.

The guy I bought it from is still in contact with me, I trust that everything was alright before - I am waiting for his reply about the Samsung's support verdict.

I also emailed samsung abut what happened - despite that the warranty is off, top of the line device breaking hours after an official update is not ok

But I am trying to unbrick it on my own

When I connect phone with USB, press power and Vol - I got windows error about device not recognised (Code 43)

Please tell me there is a way for me, I am also thinking about buying another used model with broken both glasses, just to get cheaper motherboard to transplant it into my device
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] ebowen 747:
Make sure you didn't accidentally put it in edl mode
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Audiophil3:
I tried to flash it with stock ROM with Odin with "0 succesful / 0 failed" so I guess EDL is off [unfortunatelly]?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] ebowen 747:
Odin flashes in a different mode. Edl is for factory flashing. The phone will seem dead, black screen no response. Research how to put the phone in edl and how to get it out. Also called 9008 mode
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Audiophil3:
Thanks for an idea, unfortunatelly as far as I researched, View attachment 5881557

If phone were in EDL, I would get another view in device manager?

I downloaded Qualcomm drivers, restarted windows, and replugged phone - only response is after pressing Vol down + Power - error "Device malfunctioned, couldn't be recognized and such a view in device manager
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] ebowen 747:
It was worth a shot
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Audiophil3:
UPDATE:

Somehow I managed (20th try in 5 days) to get into download mode:

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Flashed it succesfully in Odin to latest firmware:

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And wiped cache and factory reset phone in recovery mode

I was so happy, I almost bought another used S21 with broken screen, but cancelled as the download mode came on.

I logged into my account, set pin, fingerprint, started to adjust settings to my liking. Then I Cconnected my 40W Huawei charger (I know that S21u has max 25W but I read that it won't harm it. Fast charging popped up, I pressed ok, fidget with settings, then when I went to get my sim from older phone I came back to once again non-responsive phone.

I again can not get into download mode, safe mode, or recovery mode.

Help, I don't know what to do, I will give it a rest once again, but I have no idea how to prevent this from happening again. Will enabling USB debugging do anything?

Or maybe I will actually buy another phone for motherboard transplant
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Audiophil3:
I flashed it successfully with Odin, then cleared cache and factory reset it in recovery

The phone was working! I logged in, started setting pin, fingerprint etc.

Left it to charge and went to my old phone, so I could put my SIM card into now working Samsung.

I came back with SIM and S21 ultra is not responding again.

Please help me with those questions:

If I managed to flash it correctly, then the problem lies in motherboard and is not a software problem?

would motherboard transplant from other phone work for me?

what else can I try?

Thank You in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Scripty_sir:
I think the motherboard or hardware is the problem, Samsung software are pretty much easy to recover using download mode. And download mode is the unbreakable software on Samsung unless you really messing with the bootloader.

I guess :

You need to check the rom file / download from trusted website for example : samfw

Or change the mother board.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] paul222008:
Hi, How did you manage to into download mode? Mine was S21 base US model and I cannot do anything power+volume button doesn't work but when I tried to plug in the PC it detected on device manager as qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 , can you help me please
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Trex888:
To me Looks like a bad nand chip (internal storage) or could be corrupted

I suggest if you ware able to boot into download mode then flash the firmware with PIT FILE in odin

You have to search for pit file for your specific model and add with the firmware while flashing and you have to go under odin options and tick on nand erase all & repartition

This may help the nand flash chip to completely wipe and repartition it properly

It may or may not fix it but i think it worth to try

Few years back i had exact same issues with note 9 and by doing this method i was able to fix it permanently
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Energixia:
I would follow suggest of @Trex888.

It happened to me with others 2 samsung devices and after flash with pit file and nand erase fixed the issue.

I think be the last beach to try and even if doesn't work with this procedure it's a hardware problem.

Let's us know, good luck 👍
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] KingMeatVI:
I want to install twrp on my realme c3. However, I couldnot find any patched vbmeta.img file to disable verified boot. Does anyone have this file? If not so then how can i create my own patched vbmeta.img file?
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] Chin14082:
sorry i root and install recovery through paid software (DFT pro). Hence yes I cannot give any exact answer. You can try to visit this page to find (https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=1001683) inside there is almost everything related to Realme C3
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] KingMeatVI:
Is DFT pro free?
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] Chin14082:
Are not. It is paid software.
[Realme C3 Questions & Answers] KingMeatVI:
Also if i flash stock vbmeta.img after flashing twrp but use the command: fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

will it remove verification and then flash or will it flash the vbmeta.img in its original form?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] dreadbobby:
Hi there, please be gentle with me, I'm not especially software savvy but am seeking help before I make a big mistake!

I bought a Redmi Pad from ebay (lesson learned) which has arrived with an unlocked bootloader. The device is labelled as a 22081283G running MIUI Pad Global 13.1.4, Android version 12 SP1A.210812.016. I can't install certain apps as Google Play says it isn't Play Protected, which a quick search suggests is because the bootloader is unlocked (which I saw from an unlocked padlock symbol when rebooting)? Is there a simple way to 'relock' the bootloader and return it to being able to install apps like Netflix from the Play store? If not, it's going back for a refund which would be a shame as it's otherwise a gorgeous device. Am nervous about attempting anything complex in case I brick it - the first post I hit when searching around this issue suggested relocking the bootloader could do this.

Many, many thanks in advance for any advice!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] Arealhooman:
Install platform tools on a laptop or pc, then shut down your device. Boot up it while holding volume down, then use fastboot.

fastboot oem lock

OR

fastboot flashing lock

try both of these, one should work. This will wipe all data. Then just boot up.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] dreadbobby:
Hi! Thanks for the assist. Would I risk encountering the issue posted here? This is the post that got me nervous that re-locking could inadvertently brick the device?

https://xdaforums.com/t/bricked-mi-pad-5-bypassed-the-locked-bootloader.4461453/

Edit: found another.

https://xdaforums.com/t/yet-another-bricked-mi-pad-5-after-global-rom.4363869/
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] Arealhooman:
Okay, what I think happened to them is their device did not have stock firmware. That would make it brick. Google and find your devices stock firmware, flash it, then lock.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] dreadbobby:
I'm sorry, I don't know how to flash firmware. The tablet shows a version that I think is the firmware, as "13.1.4.0(SLYEUXM)". This appears to correspond to a version I found here:

Redmi Pad ROM Download: latest update MIUI 14, Android 13

Download Redmi Pad yunluo firmware & flash file from official website. Latest MIUI 14 and Android 13 update for 22081283G (Global), 22081283C (China)

miuirom.org

Does that mean I'm already on stock firmware?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] Arealhooman:
Try to accept a software update if there are any.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] dreadbobby:
Have updated everything it will let me update. How do I conclusively tell if I'm running stock firmware?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] Arealhooman:
If you can install a official OTA update, you are stock.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] nabulsi08:
Hello.

I see you said it could brick your device. I mean, yes, it's possible but if nothing was modified nothing should happen. Anyway, if you want to be completly safe, use the Mi Flash Tool and download th Fastboot ROM. Choose Clean all and lock and you should be good to go.
[General Questions and Answers] ∆Punisher:
I want to use dual boot on my OnePlus 7T Pro model ( 7T Pro not only 7 Pro)

Slot -A stock ROM without root access and decryption for privacy and personal usage

Slot -B stock/custom ROM + Kali nethunter full with root access

Those who have experience and know about dual boot process please help and give me right suggestion
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Jalfrezi:
as soon as the call connects the stored name number appears

not a major headache but id like to know who im speaking to b4 i answer it

anyone help on this one cheersy alll ??
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] arix:
If you would like to see picture comes with the contact, or big pic in the caller ID, u can use Inesoft phone (not free) , or other programs...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Jalfrezi:
ideally a name would help ive got that many numbers stored i cant remember them all is there another option to inesoft??

i was kinda hoping it would be say sony ericsson based and show you both names and numbers whilst receiving a call but it does'nt :rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] Privacydroid:
Scenarios:

Using the phone offline while having a simcard attached to the phone. (Assumption: due to celltower tracking, the location of the carrier is constatnly monitored)

Connecting to wifi and having simcard attached to the phone while using a vpn. (Assumption: the vpn is useless because the real location is still trackable via celltower)

Connecting to wifi without a simcard while using a vpn. (Assumption: real location should be hidden because of the vpn and the lack of a simcard)

Connecting the phone to internet via ethernet-cable while using a vpn. (Assumption: real location should be hidden because of the vpn and the lack of a simcard)

While i'm sure that my assumption for the first two scenarios is accurate, i'm confused about the last two, what's the difference between connecting via wireless-wifi or ethernet-cable in terms of geolocation tracking, could the true location still be tracked in the first example (using a vpn over wifi without a simcard)?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Wi-Fi Location Tracking: How Does It Work?

Wi-Fi location tracking is a system created to locate devices in areas where GPS doesn't work as well. Read our article for the full story.

vpnoverview.com
[General Questions and Answers] Privacydroid:
Interesting.

Now i'm confused if using a vpn prevents sites from determing my real location based on the wifi-router/modem.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Don't confuse things:

A SIM card ( full form: Subscriber Identity Module or Subscriber Identification Module ) is an integrated circuit (IC) intended to securely store the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related key, which are used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices (such as mobile phones and laptops).

Wi-Fi is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves. These are the most widely used computer networks in the world, used globally in home and small office networks to link desktop and laptop computers, tablet computers, smartphones, smart TVs, printers, and smart speakers together and to a wireless router to connect them to the Internet, and in wireless access points in public places like coffee shops, hotels, libraries, and airports to provide visitors with Internet connectivity for their mobile devices.

A VPN ( full form: Virtual Private Network ) is a mechanism for creating a secure connection between a computing device and a computer network, or between two networks, using an insecure communication medium such as the public Internet. VPNs are mostly absused to bypass internet censorship. Encryption is common, although not an inherent part of a VPN connection. VPNs cannot make online connections completely anonymous, but they can increase privacy and security. VPN servers essentially act as your proxies on the internet. Because the demographic location data comes from a server in another country, your actual location cannot be determined.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] musek:
Hi all!

I bought my S23 Ultra (and a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro) in Poland, right after launch.

It was configured in PL, but with UK/British region and my Samsung account used on the device also is set to the United Kingdom.

I live in the UK but I'm not able to use Samsung Pay - after installing the app it just says it's not available yet.

I asked Samsung Support about a way to make the Samsung Wallet work, but they just said that "it won't work" as the device is from an unsupported region.

The Samsung Pay app on my Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, on the other hand, works without any issues right after installation.

I'm wondering if there is a way for me to enable this feature on this device. Maybe I should flash some "UK-based" ROM? Maybe some clever terminal command could help?

My current OneUI version:

⚫ One UI version: 5.1

• Current version: S918BXXU1AWC8/S918BOXM1AWC8/ S918BXXU1AWC8

• Security patch level: 1 April 2023

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] aureum:
Why not to use google wallet with G pay?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] musek:
Thanks! I'll take a look!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] musek:
Well, for a couple of reasons:

1) Google Pay is much less reliable than Samsung Pay

2) Samsung Pay gives you a nice handy shortcut to launch it from the lock screen without the need to use corner apps shortcuts

3) Samsung Pay offers features like Transport Card in the UK

4) I just prefer the UI and it loads faster

🤷‍♂️
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] aureum:
I do not have to open gpay, just light up the screen to pay, also you can add all loyalty cards, tickets etc but probably just self preferences.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] zSyntex:
It's not possible, since Samsung double check your country with the device's country to avoid this.

Not a problem since I've been always using Wallet (ex GPay).
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] musek:
Well, it is. I just changed my CSC to INS (India) and Samsung Pay (or Wallet? I've lost track at this point) is working! I just need to add a card and check if I can pay.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] zSyntex:
Let us know if It's working.

Could be a solution
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] musek:
It does. I was able to add a card to Samsung Wallet.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] balavigneshyolo:
The process is a bit tricky since the device have to be rooted which can be risky and can affect your warranty.

Do follow the steps accordingly:

Root the Phone

Download and Install Samsung Pay APK

Install any VPN and Change your current location

*This should enable Samsung Pay*

Next, Add your Payment Card

After adding you will be able to make payment using Samsung Pay
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PrinceLc:
Samsung pay with a rooted phone ???
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] musek:
Well, simply changing the CSC worked and it doesn't require a root.

I don't think that rooting a phone to be able to use it for payments isn't the best idea. 🤔
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] raul6:
It used be, the MST support got dropped two years ago
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tiho5:
Could you please elaborate more. I don't understand. Are you saying that Google wallet also works on any terminal?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] raul6:
No, just that Samsung wallet has dropped support for MST starting with S21. So, less support for terminals
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tiho5:
Thanks. I've never bothered using Samsung pay or Google wallet. I have these days set up Google wallet and wondering now which is better.

So they are basically the same more or less, right? Or Samsung pay has some advantages?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Earlier Samsung Pay was better because of MST support but as said above it was dropped couple of years ago. Now GPay is working fine even on rooted device.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tiho5:
Yes, it does work for me on your ROM. I just needed to know if Google wallet can be used on less terminals compared to Samsung pay. Looks like it's the same. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pjaysnowden:
I use Google Wallet in Cyprus with my Bank if Cyprus and Revolut on my 23U and Watch 5pro. They work flawlessly. The only advantage of Samsung Pay was MST...which was literally out for just the S21Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jake.S:
No just no, rooting will require unlocking bootloader and doing so bricks knox chip permanently and that is required for apps like samsung wallet, samsung pass, Secure folder to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iamacow:
No, that's false.

Samsung wallet dropped MST for US only and a few other "advanced countries".

MST is still available for some countries - South Korea S23 definitely has MST. In fact, all phones that support Samsung pay/Samsung wallet has MST in South Korea. In fact, Samsung disabled Samsung Pay in Korea on the Samsung watches because the watches don't have MST. They want to ensure that Samsung Pay can work in all terminals, not just NFC.

In case you want to dispute:

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www.samsung.com

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I don't know if they disabled it by firmware, or they omit the module entirely, but MST apparently still works in a few countries, though I can't confirm. South Africa? UK?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] raul6:
I feel it is correct within it's intended context. Appreciate your additional information. For me, in UK, it didn't work in Ryaman's chain of shops around 9 yrs ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iamacow:
Perhaps, but i guess a blanket "dropped support for MST" is wrong since even their spec sheets show that MST is supported. When I was in South Korea a couple of weeks ago, everyone saw my S23 Ultra and told me that I could use Samsung Pay. I felt like i was holding a fake S23 Ultra when no one could figure out why my S23 Ultra didn't work like any other Samsung phone that every other Korean one else was using.

In Singapore, the government banned mag stripe cards, so locally issued credit cards MUST use chip authentication, hence SG issued credit cards can no longer use MST. Perhaps it's the same as in UK? I was still using MST in London just a year ago on my 2nd phone, the S20, with SG-issued credit cards, so I guess MST still works but it depends on credit cards?

Anyway I have contacted Samsung Korea to check with them which countries still have S23 Ultras with MST enabled. I'll probably get one to try. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] CassePer:
So there is an easy way, and "just" change CSC? How exactly do you change CSC, if I may ask?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
I gave Samsung Wallet a one week test drive to see if it's comparable to Google wallet. It's not. It failed to work at a couple of the retail establishments I shop at including the liquor store so no bueno for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SidRose01:
Bro, with Indian CSC you'll not get the option to add your UKs Transport Card. However it is equipped with additional features like DigiLocker for storing Gov issued IDs
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mayen mayom:
Why does samsung galaxy a14 not support in my country
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] Gust45:
My phone is in EDL mode but I have unlocked bootloader, what should I do?

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[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] Gust45:
resolved: paying was the only alternative ):
[Red Magic 8 pro] PanosCY:
Hello to every owner of these amazingly beast

I received mine few days ago from giztop but I can't find anything to enable NFC mention to giztop about it that manufacturer and ad I bought said NFC YES, still no response...

Anyone know how to solve that?

Really pay good money for the phone and is shame not to have that function.

Please PM me

P.S Amazing 165w charger and SoT
[Red Magic 8 pro] izsdeaman:
As far as I know NFC is only available in global version
[Red Magic 8 pro] PanosCY:
Not true, from where you get your data? On manufacturer Nubia both devices have nfc
[Red Magic 8 pro] CrazyMoney:
Actually the NFC only deploy on the Global version. Even you have a Global ver, that is not available in China.
[Red Magic 8 pro] CrazyMoney:
By the way, I live in China.
[Red Magic 8 pro] PanosCY:
Thanks for the info. To make it clear, if you bought CN with 165w there is no NFC. If you change version to global can you have that function of NFC? Also do I have some benefits switching to eu or global version?

Thanks for all the info @CrazyMoney

On the screenshot I found that file on system apps, but can't find any other app or something install to enable nfc
[Red Magic 8 pro] CrazyMoney:
Noop, The Chinese version does not have NFC hardware. So it doesn`t work.
[Windows 11] persona78:
Updated: 25-04-2023

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Note: I turn ON some protections that depends on Hardware, this image is only suported on devices

with Suported Hardware!

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Hi!

I came here to share Windows 11 PRO, Light Edition.

Is clean and it have some registry tweaks for performance and security improvements.

How to install:

Download

Extract

Turn off internet or Setup will download full update from cloud.

Execute Setup

After reboot Turn On internet

Go to windows Update and install all updates

I let here the list of Mods and Tweaks present in OS:

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Edition Windows 11 Pro

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