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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] AHE_XDA:
History:

Recently purchased a S23 Ultra (SM-S918U1) from Samsung USA. Downloaded and flashed the appropriate software for Samsung Canada (SM-S918W) using Patched Odin (3.14.1_3B). CSC, as expected, now reads TLS/TLS,TLS/XAA.

Network mode is set to 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM.

Problem:

I have strong signal in my area, 5G, but during phone calls, my signal drops from 5G to 3G (WCDMA) as opposed to the expected LTE+/LTE (4G or 4G+ for anyone outside of North America).

I have changed to a new SIM card and am able to reproduce the issue on my S22 Ultra.

I'm beginning to think it is a carrier issue, Telus, and have escalated to appropriate support tier for a callback.

Is anything else I should be looking for in-between? Specific flashing techniques or tools?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Aleks95:
if you dont have VoLTE enabled then your signal goes to 3g during phone calls, its how the network works.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] AHE_XDA:
I greatly appreciate your help! I knew it would be something simple.

Enabling VoLTE is no longer available with this Canadian CSC (Telus/TLS).

I tested two devices; my S22 Ultra and Z Flip 4; the Z Flip 4 was purchased directly from Telus Canada, while the S22 Ultra was purchased from Samsung USA.

Following a factory reset and reboot, the Z Flip 4 automatically registers for IMS/VoLTE.

The same cannot be said for the S22 Ultra when running TLS. I see an option to enable 'VoLTE' if I switch back to XAA from XAC, but it doesn't do anything.

It appears the carrier

may

blacklist non-Telus purchased devices based on specific criteria (e.g., IMEI, serial number, etc).

This was not the case before 2021.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
It is a carrier issue. Bell/Telus blocking VoLTE and WiFi Calling on non-Canadian devices that are not sold by Bell/Telus. If you put a Rogers SIM in your device, everything will work because Rogers is not limiting devices by IMEI and model number where Bell/Telus are!

File a CCTS complaint. The more they get. The hope that something will be done about it. They will also block your device from roaming on to US carriers and block 911 access as well. I get a text every month from Telus saying, "

TELUS Message: Hi J********, as you may be aware, carriers in the U.S. stopped supporting mobile devices on 3G networks.

You’re currently using a 3G phone that connects to 3G networks and the next time you roam in the U.S., you will no longer be able to use data, text or make phone calls - including 911.

To stay connected in the U.S., you need to replace your phone with an LTE or 5G capable phone.

Learn more about the 3G network turndown in the U.S. at https://sms.telus.com/a519646aed"

I purchased mine from T-Mobile USA and use it with my T-Mobile SIM and Telus eSIM. I am on the U1 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] and2cs:
Just call the Telus, telling them you brought a S23u from Samsung Canada. The model is S23 Ultra or SM-S918W. They will "apply the IMS registration profile" to enable the VoLTE and WifiCalling. That's how I did on my S918B. You don't need to change the CSC at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] AHE_XDA:
Thank you all for your excellent responses. I appreciate your help.

Telus' advanced support confirmed that non-Canadian Samsung devices are being blocked

Telus requests IMEIs from Samsung and registers IMS (VoLTE/WiFi Calling) if it matches the corresponding devices.

Google and Apple are the only exceptions. These criteria do not apply to them.

The next stop for me is the CRTC. If this concerns you as a resident of Canada, more information can be found here:

How to Make a Complaint About Your Telephone Service | CRTC

Telephone service problems can be resolved by making a complaint to the phone company, CCTS or CRTC.

crtc.gc.ca
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] AHE_XDA:
This is actually what I was planning to do but before I could ask, they, the Telus Rep., had already identified it as non-Telus device.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexcyn:
CRTC won't do anything, neither will CCTS. They claim networks can do this for the "safety" of their network. Only Rogers allows US devices to use VoLTE for some reason.

I went through this last year.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexcyn:
Won't last sorry. If your IMEI isn't on the whitelist it will be eventually kicked off the profile.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] AHE_XDA:
Resurrecting an old post but some important facts;

Telus/Koodo can and will whitelist your IMEI but it took me several calls and multiple escalations to have it completed.

Ultimately, what @lexcyn said is true, it won't last.

Telus even told me as much and they were correct.

The moment I upgraded from the June to July update, it stopped.

I ended up caving and purchasing a SM-918W as I was still within my return period.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexcyn:
That's really sad and scummy - but not surprising. I suppose after an update the phone has to re-provision itself to IMS and whatever they did to override it probably gets reset. Not worth it to have to fight with them every month (or even multiple times per year).
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
No issues after switching to Rogers using my TMB U on Rogers running the U1 firmware. VoNR and 5G have been solid! I was able to get WiFi Calling to enable even though it gave an error but tested and working. I don't regret ditching Telus for Rogers.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nguyenlucky:
WOW, I was horrified at the blocking measures employed by some US/Canada carriers.

Where I live (Australia and SEA), there is no such thing. Just plugging in the sim and everything should work normally. My friend in Aus even have Volte and Wificalling from a China-imported Redmi phone.

Although I hate Samsung Australia to the core for disabling dual physical SIMs even on their unbranded local devices with global model number. e.g Australian S918B doesn't have the second sim slot even though it uses the same firmware as S918B sold elsewhere.

Oppo disable the second slot on carrier devices only. Unbranded oppo phones have dual physical SIMs.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexcyn:
Yes Rogers allows any unlocked Samsung to use VoLTE and WiFi calling. They also allow some other phones like the Nothing Phone to work with VoWiFi/VoLTE (just not all).

I've heard Bell may also allow unlocked NA model Samsung to work but I can't confirm. I know Telus actively blocks via IMEI.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Bell used to allow it but they also switched to the same scumbag system that Telus uses to "encourage" people to only buy over priced devices from them.
[Realme C11 Questions & Answers] verbigracia:
Hi, I have a realme C11 2021 android 11 ( restored to factory settings) that I want to use because battery is nearly new.

As I have no datas on it yet, I would like first to degooglise it totally.

Could some one explains what should be replaced and how. I have heard about lineage os but I don t think it goes for realme. So what else could it be ? Thanks for help. See you soon ;) ??
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] colourboxxx:
Can you help me root my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] l2ol3:
Hi,

Maybe this topic can help you.

https://xdaforums.com/t/root-galaxy-a53-5g-android12-oneui4-1.4466693/#post-87220187
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] claudiuo:
yea
[General Topics] alikhierbeck:
Hi Friends.

I try to flash DotOS with Twrp recovery, but when i try flash it on System, i got a message " Size of image is larger than target device"

How i can solve this problem?
[General Questions and Answers] odinozun:
The full-size folding phone market seems to be limited when it comes to competition. However, recently, the "Tecno Phantom V Fold" has caught my attention. This model sports a significantly superior external screen aspect ratio compared to the Galaxy Fold, and it is comparatively less expensive. Sounds like a win-win situation, right?

However, my experience with non-mainstream smartphone brands hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows. I bought an Asus Zenfone back in 2013, and I had a plethora of problems with its operating system, which left me rather disillusioned. So, naturally, I'm a bit wary about the quality of Tecno's brand.

If any of you have used Tecno smartphones, specifically the Phantom V Fold, or even any other model, I would love to hear your experiences. I'm particularly interested in learning about the operating system stability, hardware quality, and customer support. If you've encountered any significant problems, please don't hesitate to share them.

Moreover, I have come to understand that Tecno is under the umbrella of Transsion Holdings, which also owns Infinix. So, if anyone has any experiences with Infinix phones that might shed some light on the quality of Tecno, I would really appreciate that insight as well.

If you could also suggest any other competitive brands or models in the foldable phone market that you believe are worth considering, I would be really grateful.
[General Questions and Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
I bought one at Giztop for €715 and it was surprisingly the Global model with multi-language, Google apps, Android Auto working and original EU charger. It's a great device with nice wider front screen, but the software is not always good and still no updates.

Security patch is very old from 5 december 2022. Safetynet test is failed (CTS profile match). The device is also not certified in the Google play store.

I asked Tecno and HiOS on Facebook about this, but still no answer.
[Touch 3G General] mmaniekk:
Hello.

Sorry for wrong spelling, i'm not english speaking person:(

Ok here is my problem: I can't get my gps working in any application:( even in google maps:(

Maybe I have damaged module or something?

Thank you for help.:)
[Touch 3G General] stripes:
Hello mmaniekk

Try HTC GPS Tool.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=3004081

or in german:

http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=139334
[Touch 3G General] fenikso:
Try testing it using GPS Tuner as I suggested here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=458415
[Touch 3G General] mmaniekk:
Might sound little foolish, but how do you set the GPS in GPS Tuner?

Ok got it sorry:)
[Touch 3G General] mmaniekk:
Hmm works on Sirf chip but fixes/unfixes with satelites all the time. How do I know it works good/bad?

Best regards.
[Touch 3G General] mmaniekk:
Ok tested it yesterday, works like a charm :)

Thank you for help.
[Touch 3G General] electrix_85:
can somebody explain to me the diference of GPS software port and hardware
[General Questions and Answers] Explosator:
Hello all.

Have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro on MIUI with root. Has Samsung Galaxy S7 on Android 8.0 before for many years.

On both phones I get permanent slowdown after 2-3 days using. First day of using (first 6-8 hours after each restart) all is fine. But after 1-2 days I became huge "swapping" of each app I use.

For example, I begin type a text in a web page (forum, etc.), switch to gallery for 1-2 seconds, return to browser and... a web page loads from the beginning, all my typed text loosed. Or loosed another text or state in another apps, taxi-app, calendar, etc. Apps restarts, nothing stays in memory for a long time, even for 2-3 s. Also there is a slowdown in apps starts - it open more slowly then in first day after phone restart. First 1 day - all fine or mostly fine, but after - awful. Something in memory, something in apps...don't know what is that. People, are you experienced the same issues? Need help to diagnose this.

Also I see that phone can be very fast from time to time, but after a 10 minutes of jet-speeds phone slows and never reached those speeds again.

What is this? Thanks for all answers.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
That's what ChatGPT answers:

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[General Questions and Answers] Explosator:
I know about cache, unused software, lacks of a storage space. Many processes in a background - how many processes Android can hold without slowdown? 1 or 2? There is 6 GB RAM, 4 GB for user processes.

I see that 1,3 GB still free. But swapping begins anyway.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Great you already know all what matters. :)

FYI:

Basically Android - what by nature is a multithreading OS - can run as many processes ( read: services and applications ) as RAM for them is available. The maximum amount of RAM ( read: heap size ) an application can make use of is defined in system file build.prop. In general, the maximum heap size for Android apps is 256MB on devices running Android 4.0 or later. However, some devices may have a lower maximum heap size due to hardware limitations. It's important to note that setting the heap size too high can cause performance issues and may even cause the app to crash.

The following list presents the different types of processes in order of importance ( the first process is most important and is killed last ):

Foreground process

Visible process

Service process

Background process

Empty process

All Android applications will remain running and in memory until the system needs its resources for other applications.

Anyway:

1. Check the background process limit setting in developer settings

2. Run

su -c "dumpsys activity settings"

to get the values for

CUR_MAX_CACHED_PROCESSES

CUR_MAX_EMPTY_PROCESSES

CUR_TRIM_EMPTY_PROCESSES

CUR_TRIM_CACHED_PROCESSES
[General Questions and Answers] Explosator:
CUR_MAX_CACHED_PROCESSES=32

CUR_MAX_EMPTY_PROCESSES=16

CUR_TRIM_EMPTY_PROCESSES=8

CUR_TRIM_CACHED_PROCESSES=5
[General Questions and Answers] Explosator:
Limitation of background processes is "Standard"

Also option "MIUI optimization" enabled.
[Samsung Galaxy J6 Questions & Answers] FredekXD:
Hello

I have problem with startup Mir4 with custom H-ROM ported from Samsung A7 (2018). I havent any third-apps and any root access or developers options. Is any ideas to solve that problem???

Thanks for help.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samarimama:
I installed LineageOS 14.1. and I charged it with a USB cable and now, it won't turn on. Any help ?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
Give yourself a chance to help you and describe in detail all the details of what you did.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samarimama:
Nothing but I see a little crack on the screen like a X.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samarimama:
I installed it long time ago.
[General Questions and Answers] lilabing:
LongShot for long screenshot - Apps on Google Play

It's an app that helps users capture long screenshots not only vertically but also horizontally. I've been using it for years, but have one complaint: its algorithm is so unintelligent that about 9 times out of 10 it fails to accurately auto detect overlapping areas and do accurate auto splicing (esp. when dealing with text-based images), so requires me to adjust it manually, which is inconvenient.

Is there an App that does this similar thing but better?

My use scenario is not only to take long screenshots vertically, but also horizontally. Imagine opening a large table on the phone, I need to scroll down the screen and take screenshots in sequence, but also scroll to the right and take screenshots in sequence ...... to capture each partial of this table and then use this App to stitch together a large, complete table.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
That's what ChatGPT answered:

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[General Questions and Answers] Skyica:
App Finder can easily search for apps with certain features, below the query for apps with the word screenshot in title or summary, and horizontal, and scroll or long in the description.

Clearly, Screen Master is the best rated one. I know from experience that it does vertical stitch very well, but don't know about your scenario.

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[General Questions and Answers] lilabing:
Someone else on another forum also recommended "Screen Master" to me, but my tests have shown that the automatic stitching algorithm of Screen Master is just as poor as LongShot and the long screenshot feature of FooView's. If they are equally inadequate, there's no need for me to abandon LongShot and switch to other alternatives. Anyway, thank you Skyica. It seems I'll have to keep using LongShot for now.

Thank you xXx yYy as well.
[General Questions and Answers] darry04:
Just switched to sony Xperia from iOS. Couple things driving me batty but I hope there are fixes.

I have notification sounds on, but when I'm watching YouTube, listening to music or on TikTok, the media fades and the notification sounds loud which is so annoying and I don't care to switch to do not disturb or silent every time I want to use one of those apps. Is there a way to have the notifications automatically silently pop up when consuming media https://nox.tips/ https://xender.vip/ .

The qr scanner in the notification shade only opens black and doesn't use the camera when open - is there a way to fix this

The speakers and the microphone are TERRIBLE, I am getting constant complaints from whom I am on the phone to - is there a way to fix this?

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] NepoRood:
First of all, Welcome to XDA!

I don't know much about Sony devices and I also don't "i" anything, however, the Android operating system, in general has some settings and features common to most devices.

The notification thing, yeah, crazy right? Crank up the volume on your favorite tune and PING! We shouldn't have to "fix" it, anyways, you have some options:

In your settings, open the app drawer to all your apps, and tap through Settings/Sound & vibration

You can adjust the volume levels for media, call volume, ring & notifications and the alarm. It can be tedious though, I use the Do Not Disturb feature. You can do more than just turn it on and off:

[Based on my Google Pixel 7 Pro, Stock Firmware]

Beneath the "Turn on now" button, first option is "What can interrupt Do Not Disturb", People | Apps | Alarms & other

You can create schedules, set a duration for when you tap the QS tile, and even keep hidden notification hidden. It's one of the most used features on my phones.

I only allow what I consider "HIGH Priority", family and work, everyone else can leave a message. I use Amazon music, so it and the Google don't get along too well, I *think* with other services you can connect with your device "assistant", or whatever AI it has. I don't know Sony devices, did I mention that?

As far as your hardware (cam and speakers), I don't know what to tell you other than the Google Pixel has the best cam experience and most Android phones have crappy speakers. There are some audio mods around here though, they can do wonders for some devices.

Best of luck and I hope you don't go back to iOS,

Nepo
[General Questions and Answers] Albert Devis:
It seems like you're experiencing a few issues with your new Sony Xperia phone. Let's address each of your concerns:

Notification Sounds During Media Playback:

Disable "Lower volume of other sounds" or similar option in Sound settings.

QR Scanner Issue:

Check camera permissions for the QR scanner app or try a different app from the Play Store.

Poor Speaker and Microphone Quality:

Clean speaker grille, update software, and check for obstructions.

If issues persist, contact Sony support or visit a service center.
[XPERIA X1 General] Mark A Cilenti:
You've spent allot of time configuring and playing around with your X1, its time to show the world the fantastic results, so I have started a thread where Junior and Senior members alike can show off there X1, to give ideas and inspiration, for those still wondering what they can do with this incredible phone, iv had it for a month and it never left my hands.

Program to capture screen shots ( run on your PC ):

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My Home - Pocket Plus 4

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View attachment 137298, ( 30 day free trial )

BBC - iplayer set as home page for Opera, one click and your there.

( Point Opera to http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer/ )

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You Tube- Courtest of XDA Developers

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View attachment 137299, helps save panel space for more goodies to come.

My Home has one tap access to the best of everything the X1 has to offer,

so far

, anything more than one tap is like work !

NEW - In the later pages in this post you can find Official Freeware goodies to add to Pocket Plus 4.
[XPERIA X1 General] Evostance:
Lol, im not too sure your Touch3D shot will be too appreciated here if its anything like what I think they're like here lol
[XPERIA X1 General] Ganondolf:
i like the touch hd image ;)
[XPERIA X1 General] Evostance:
lol, quite the opposite to what I said then
[XPERIA X1 General] Mark A Cilenti:
Get your X1's out

Come on lads, dont be shy, get your X1's out for the lads lol
[XPERIA X1 General] SEMCon:
Wow pocketplus is really great!

I like the "soft reset" button which plugin is that? and is that an youtube stand alone app?

Awesome desktop i most say!

we need to get this thred going, ill see if i can add a ss of my desktop soon.

PS. have to agree with Ganondolf abt the TF3D image :)
[XPERIA X1 General] Mort:
My Today screen's posted here.

The soft reset icon is part of PocketPlus, YouTube can be found in this very forum.

Oh btw, regarding soft reset: As most know, pressing the power button for a few seconds brings up a "Do you want to shut down" query (something like that, mine's German), which also allows a kind of soft reset if you power it on immediately afterwards. What's even better: If you use a task manager in the title bar, like WisBar Advance, you're often also able to kill the hanging application with that and then just leave the dialog with "No", as no soft reset is necessary anymore.
[XPERIA X1 General] bommel0815:
spb pocketplus 4

spb phone suite

spb weather

today agenda
[XPERIA X1 General] inuka:
How can you make pocket plus show all task and calender?
[XPERIA X1 General] sidneylopsides:
How did you make iPlayer work!? I just get an unsupported message when I go to that address.

edit: when I try to access via PIE it says iPlayer supports my phone, but only with the Opera browser.

I've lost my default Opera so having to use 9.5 Beta, I guess that's why.
[XPERIA X1 General] Mark A Cilenti:
Nice today screens,

Here is a little program to hide and diplay the system tray, which to be honest is absolutely useless, unless if it could be used to display and switch to running programs or used as a quick launch like on XP, but I have nt found a program to do that yet.

This program just hides the tray so you can fit more icons on your today screen, it is has no effect on any funtionality of any of the system programs completly safe and reversibile, hide or show links are put on the program menu. Do a soft reset after installation.

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Q menu is also well worth installing, cascading XP like menus for all your programs settings and system files, IE favourites, recent files, running programs, task manager, the works, you can even set up your own custom menus, I have it mapped to a hardware button.

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[XPERIA X1 General] Mark A Cilenti:
Lock it up

Here is another grogram I use to map the touch screen software buttons on the botton bar, which does have its uses. I have it mapped to S2U2 Lock credit to XDA Developers, great lock, and also credit to Apple and the iphone, they do some things very well.

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