yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] tommykay:
Is there a way to do this without bricking? I am very technical, but not familiar with this admittedly odd use case.

In detail, I want to make phone calls on this LTE tablet. I am disabled, and I have difficulty with regular sized phones.

In other countries, Samsung LTE tabs can be used like a giant phone, using the regular cellular network (not voip). I am currently using smaller Samsung LTE tabs from Mexico and Britain as giant phones.

I want to move up to a faster processor and bigger screen, which is why I want to flash the Indonesia (or Mexico) firmware to the American Tab S8+.

Are there any drawbacks? Can I undo this when it comes time to sell it?

The American model is SM-X808UZAAXAU.

Thanks in advance!
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] mar1732:
I tried this https://xdaforums.com/t/mtk-problem-nvram-wifi-nvram-warning-err-0x10-problem-fixed.3682079/

But the app doesn't see the phone, i have miui 12.0.6, now i want flash OFFICIAL Engineering Firmware for DANDELION https://xdaforums.com/t/engineering...are-for-dandelion-redmi-9a-redmi-9at.4246945/

I need this wifimac number? Here wifi error is fixed by repairing imei:
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] mar1732:
I did exactly what he did, imei was uploaded correctly with Modem META ver 10.2124.0.04 software. After uploading miui 12.0.6 using the firmware upgrade option, I have an nv data error and the phone works only in recovery mode.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] mar1732:
Fixed imei 2, but signal strenght is -105 dB, very slow download/upload speed, low signal. Same issue with wifi...

Anyone can help with this? I see that a lot people have same problem, they used HydraTool: https://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f1110/redmi-10-no-4g-network-after-imei-repair-answered-3010007/

https://xdaforums.com/t/in-engineer-mode-the-cds-missing.4329133/#post-88744419
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] mar1732:
Super slow and super hot. Big heat problems like this https://xdaforums.com/t/heat-problem-and-failure-to-detect-sim-card-related.1581349/

So many people on xda, and no one can help:( I think i will change my phone, and this is only for testing roms, apps... Anyway i can use sms and call, i can't enable wifi and mobile data because big heat problems and super slow download/upload, very bad signal. And i will never use 'format all' in sp flash tool again -.- If someone will give me solution i can use format all on this model only.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] muhammed1221:
Samsung galaxy tab a8(sm-x207) custom rom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DimitriPav:
Hi guys, I'm new here so sorry if I'm making some mistake on post, but I've created the account just to get help with this, because I didn't found a solution to this, so, I'm having troubles to unlock the bootloader from a tablet that I have, I have tried some tutorials to unlock it via ADB, but I couldn't do it, and I just have different errors messages.

And yes, I have download the latest SDK-tools from Google site, and yes, I've actived the OEM unlock in the developer options.

For the First, i've download the ADB minimal and doesnt work I got the "unknown CMD" error, then I searched to fix it and I, so I realized that I haven't used the official tools from Google, then i used the official platforms-tools folder, and did this:

Downloaded the tools, opened CMD, conected to the tablet (and yes, i have verified others USB ports) then i did the following commands that are in the image.

Well, I have did it a some ago, but, I have entered some other variations of the process and the command that you can find online, and the one thing different I got was: "OEM unlock is not allowed" or something like.

What I did wrong? What I can do? There's another method to unlock bootloader?View attachment 5952113
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Isaac™:
Alldocube T803 Smile_1 Bootloader unlock w/ Unisoc T310

All files can be downloaded from the iplay40 tread. MUST use iPlay40 fastboot version or else it will fail using commands. Download install SpreadTrumTools-20200317.apk run command -- adb shell getprop ro.serialno Enter the serial you get from...

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[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] SolusCado:
Does anyone know if it is (or will be) possible to flash firmwares for the Global version of the 13 Ultra onto the China-exclusive models?

Specifically, I'd like to get the White 13 Ultra (Chinese exclusive) but install a firmware made for the Global version. I have a 12S right now running a global ROM from xiaomi.eu, but a handful of apps can detect that the boatloader is unlocked (even though the ROM is not rooted), and simply won't work.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
What is special about this model?

Otherwise if its codename corresponds to the other 13 ultras, flashing a Global rom is possible and root + magisk modules are mandatory so that certain apps do not detect the unlocked bootloader.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] SolusCado:
That's why I asked about firmware, rather than ROM. I'd like to be able to use a stock firmware.. (Just one from the Global release.)

To answer your question - I don't know if there IS a difference (other than colors); that's why I'm asking here! :)
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
The firmware goes with the rom and the rom contains the firmware, which means if you install a Global firmware and you flash a Cn rom, the firmware will be replaced by the CN and vice versa.

anyway you can't lock the bootloader with a Global.

Which apps are problematic on a Xiaomi Eu rom?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] SolusCado:
Right. I want to purchase the white model (Chinese exclusive), and then install the Global firmware (and the ROM that comes with it) - if possible. That way, I will just have a stock bootloader and stock ROM.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
As the bootloader is unlocked, the play store will not be certified, some apps like Netflix will be unavailable and some payment or banking apps will not work.

We return to my first post, root or Xiaomi Eu rom.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] SolusCado:
exac why I want to be able to use a stock firmware. That should relock the bootloader (if it even needs to unlocked to begin with).
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
Let it be clear, if you lock the bootloader on a CN version phone with a global rom or others, your phone is bricked
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] SolusCado:
That’s the crux of my question. Is there a difference between the two releases that would prevent cross-firmware installation? Again, I’m not talking about a simple ROM installation, but rather a stock firmware installation.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] WinMEMZqwq:
This Webpage may help you: https://xiaomirom.com/rom/xiaomi-13-ultra-ishtar-global-fastboot-recovery-rom

By the way, I'm a Chinese :)
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
The only hardware difference between a Xiaomi 13 ultra CN and Global version is the modem.

On the software side, you can install any stock rom except CN on a Global version and lock the bootloader.

On a CN version you can only install a CN rom and lock the bootloader.

If it wasn't, everyone would be buying Chinese versions on the Chinese market.

Xiaomi is not open source, what you want to do is impossible.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] WinMEMZqwq:
As far as I know, it is possible to flash MIUI Global on CN version of Xiaomi devices. I have a Xiaomi Pad 5 and I bought it from Xiaomi Store in China. I just flash MIUI Global by Mi Flash Tool.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
And of course you have locked the bootloader, right?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] WinMEMZqwq:
Actually I haven't. I think it's fine to keep the bootloader of my device unlocked.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
You are doing well since it is not possible without bricking the phone.

Maybe you understand the topic of the thread now?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] Deleted member 11872899:
Well and if you are picky you can also mention the ram difference. Global has 12/512 and the chinese variant has 16/512.

But that's for smartass people who just want to criticize you.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] dokingo:
then... If my modelo is CN with bootloader open and Global ROM installed.Can I flash with MI TOOL, CN ROM and lock the bootloader? Work it?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
Yep,with Miflash and This is the only possibility to lock the bootloader, with a CN device.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] WinMEMZqwq:
for sure as long as your bootloader is unlocked

replied to wrong person😂 idk how to remove that. just ignore it
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] WinMEMZqwq:
for sure as long as your bootloader is unlocked
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
Press the EDIT button on your post, delete the content and write "deleted".

What you are saying amounts to saying that the light must be on to be able to turn it off.;)
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] dokingo:
And how can I know what factory CN ROM the Mi 13 Ultra had before they unlocked the bootloader, flashed the Global ROM and sent it to me to flash that same ROM?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
Not important, there is also a hyperOs just in case.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] Rick.Omr:
Mod translation:

English:

Hello, sorry to interrupt, but I have the same device Xiaomi 13 Ultra Chinese Version with Global Rom installed and Bootloader unlocked.

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Spanish:

Hola, perdón que interrumpa, pero tengo el mismo dispositivo Xiaomi 13 Ultra Versión China con Rom Global instalada y Bootloader desbloqueado.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] Rick.Omr:
Mod translation:

English:

Hello, I mean what it tells Dokingo is that I can also download HyperOse Chinese version and install it with Mi Tool and leave it as it was when it was in its box? Because I also have the Xiaomi 13 Ultra CN version with global ROM installed and Bootloader unlocked. Google services and the Play Store will still work perfectly if I do that procedure?

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Spanish:

Hola, osea lo que le dice a Dokingo es que yo también puedo descargar HyperOse versión China e instalarlo con Mi Tool y dejarlo como cuando estaba en su caja? Porque también tengo el Xiaomi 13 Ultra versión CN con ROM global instalada y Bootloader desbloqueado. Los servicios de Google y la Play Store seguirán funcionando perfectamente si hago ese procedimiento?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] khusika:
Moderator Announcement​

@Rick.Omr

Greetings, and welcome to XDA. As a courtesy, I have translated your recent posts. As a friendly reminder, we ask all members to please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Spanish posts, as part of XDA Rules No 4.

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Regards,

khusika - Moderator.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
If the bootloader is unlocked, the device is not certified by Google, no Netflix, Disney, etc., apps and bank payments do not work.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] awkstevie:
wrong. U mean root.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
Who's talking about root?
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
You can unlock the bootloader without affecting any of that stuff. What breaks stuff is root. So the reply above is correct, it's "ROOT" that will break stuff, not just an unlocked bootloader.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] NOSS8:
Not true:

Reasons of Can’t Pass Safetynet

Unlocked bootloader

Not applying Magisk hide or Zygisk

Some modules can break your Safetynet

Mismatched security patch

How to pass SafetyNet? - Xiaomiui.Net

Safetynet don't passing is problem for many users. Usually you can't download Netflix or some apps on Google Play Store. Bank apps can pop-up warnings even if

xiaomiui.net
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Running here the device with unlocked bootloader, Play Intergrity passes, widevine certificate is intact. STOCK ROM.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] Snah001:
But Google Wallet will probably recognize you use an unlocked bootloader and will throw up an error.
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] lubo777:
WOW ... I can't understand why so many peoples bother with all this G Pay and banking apps limitations at all :) :) :)

I'm using my online banking via Firefox browser when I really have to do that on the phone.

I pay 99% of time cash only :)

I have blocked NFC because I don't use it for payments and etc ... :)

I use the lightweight AOSPA Paranoid ROM I have almost full control on my own phone and don't care about all this bankers with their apps.

I'm working on porting Lineage OS for Xiaomi 13 Ultra and with it will remove all the Google related bloatware like Google PLay and etc ...

simple as that :)
[Xiaomi 13 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Google Wallet doesn't care about an unlocked bootloader. It cares about Play Integrity attestation, which if you pass, it works fine.
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] TabletopDock9:
Hi!

There is any way to downgrade my psmart 2019 back to emui 9?
[OnePlus 9] novastorm123:
I am trying to root my OP9 Oxygen OS 13 with Oxygen OS 13 Stock. I can only go to Fastboot mode now.

Steps Followed:

1. Unlock Bootloader - Successful - I can restart to FastBoot mode and see it Unlocked.

2. Install Magisk - Got Patched Magisk Image.( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvIx-rDGfSysKnE8vAS-xmiy_oJGy6DY/view )

3. Go to Fastboot mode and type the following command

fastboot flash boot magisk_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_a magisk_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b magisk_boot.img

fastboot reboot

and now stuck in this

View attachment 5952157
[OnePlus 9] mattie_49:
Really unsure what to tell you. What you should of done is . Unlocked bl which wipes all data . Booted into oos and begin setting up . Fastboot boot magisk_patched.img. then go into magisk settings and direct install . Then this backs up stock boot.img. pretty sure all you can do now is return to stock oos via msm tool. Unlock bl first then after you get to oos a13. Fastboot boot magisk.img. make sure to have latest magisk apk installed prior to booting img. List of msm tools .

Index of /list/Unbrick_Tools
[OnePlus 9] Vmo x:
Next time you go to flash anything, make a backup first, there is an extraction tool that can be used to dump the payload.bin, if you download the original ROM you can use "payload dumper go" to extract the contents inside which will give you the original boot file that you need to reboot into stock and start over, sometimes this is faster than using the MSM tool just a tip.

Id recommend using the MSM tool like this comment above has mentioned so you can start fresh...

The way I flash magisk is I go into recovery mode and ADB sideload the Magisk.apk and that will automatically do the whole process for you, but I think this is only available on a custom recovery like TWRP, or a custom ROM recovery.

The only way to do this on stock ROM would be to use the option in the magisk app to patch the boot image and then use the provided patched image (example: patched_boot.img) to flash in fastboot mode.. I have never had to patch both slots like you have showed in the image that might be where you have gone wrong..
[OnePlus 9] shadabkiani:
On OnePlus 9 (and other similar modern phones), never "flash" boot.img, especially if you wanna root. Temporarily boot the given image by the command fastboot boot <your_boot_image> and if it is a patched one for rooting purpose, once the system boot up this image, go to Magisk app and use Direct Install option. It will take care of the rest of process by first backing up the current original boot.img and then flashing the patched one automatically.

Right now, you should flash back the stock boot.img. You must have it backed up somewhere because you used it to patch from Magisk, didn't you? It should bring back your phone (unless you messed up something else).
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] kamatcho15:
I have a friend coming from China, and he want to gift me an galaxy watch 4 but I dont know if It contain playstore, google service... and if I can install them if not !

Some suggestion ?
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] Flyfish2333:
Nope. Can't use any Google service or related.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] TheIntruder:
@adfree is the person to talk to
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] adfree:
I know only.

Chinese Version have Samsung Apps instead Google Services...

In "theory"... depend on Device and if you like "adventures"...

You can flash other Firmware... with netOdin.

OWN risk.

So if you have the device...

Check Model Name and Firmware Version...

Then we can check if Firmware available for test...

Best Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] DarkSoulDK:
I got a watch as a gift

Samsung Watch4 Classic ((92CE)

Model SM-R890

Software

One ui Watvh version 4.5

Version R890ZCU1GWD6

System version 11

Wear OS version 3.5

Do you think it can be flashed with NetOdin ?

Best Regards Niels
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Looks like we can enroll for android 14 beta on the pixel fold

Android 14 | Android Developers

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developer.android.com
[Google Pixel Fold] ctonylee1965:
Downloading now. Couldn't help myself. I'm a beta-ho.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Can you please post any new features you find. I might try myself but might be a pia with being rooted
[Google Pixel Fold] ctonylee1965:
Yes I'll post tomorrow, after playing around a bit. Initial thoughts, banking apps work, home screen lock screen big changes, I'm using Nova so wish Nova would update for foldables, things started out with a little screen jankiness and device got slightly warm but things are settling down now.... Still playing around, nothing huge jumping out at me yet.
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
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extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...

Checking 'product' OKAY [ 0.001s]

fastboot: error: device requires partition vendor_kernel_boot which is not known to this version of fastboot

Press any key to exit...
[Google Pixel Fold] kowalskitg:
I installed it too, only change I've noticed is some very limited lockscreen customization (could have already been there?) I was kind of hoping the dual screen interpreter mode for Google translate would be included with the beta, but no dice
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Thanks for the update. Bit gutting none of the features we were promised for "the fall" are there. Finally got my phone how I want with all my root and bank apps working, just know soon as I update to android 14 every thing will break 🤣🤣
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
I think 'The fall; can probably be interpreted as coming with release version 14. It is interesting that a major feature specifically for folding phones didn't make it in the shipping firmware on a phone that has been in gestation for years.

I'm inferring interpreter mode is a late addition. Something someone came up with too late to make an already set ship date, too soon to be fully sorted out before that ship date, but too good not to flaunt at the IO.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
They also forgot to mention a lot of the exclusive features are USA only. Hold for me, direct call, smart compose and more will only work in the USA
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
Been running the Beta for 2 days now. Looks very stable like Beta 3 was on my Pixel 7 Pro.

Magisk and root works

Banking and work apps work

Google wallet works (had to use USNF 2.3.1, latest version doesn't pass YASNAC even on latest A13 and P7P)

LSposed works (can't use notification to open manager, had to use LSposed app from play store)

Android Auto with custom apps like Fermata work too.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Thanks for the update, main thing is root and banking apps still working 👍👍
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
How did you root? I'm used to rooting via an image downloaded to my PC.
[Google Pixel Fold] ctonylee1965:
5g is a hot mess. Everything else works great
[Google Pixel Fold] BlueReaperX:
I rooted before I updated to the beta, but you can get the image from the link below.

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
THANKS! Exactly what I was looking for.
[Google Pixel Fold] Moose0704:
I've noticed a drastic increase in battery life! I've gone from 2 to 3 hrs screen on time to 5 or 6 hours with 20% battery still left.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
I'm still on android 13 and can get between 5 and 6 sot. Guessing it's adaptive battery settling in and updating has reset things
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
I noticed my Google Fi app used a bunch of battery overnight when I didn't touch it and I was on wi-fi. 100% charge when I went to bed. 80% when I got up.
[Google Pixel Fold] Moose0704:
No, even with that on 13 I was getting terrible battery life. Not sure what you got going on but I didn't have that experience on 13.
[Google Pixel Fold] dubt17:
New 14 Beta 4.1 just dropped! TONS of fixes! I'm starting fresh with a wipe and re-rooting:

Android 14 | Android Developers

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developer.android.com
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
my modules are busyox 1.36.1, Magical Overlayfs 3.2.2, Play Integrity Fix 15.2, Shamiko 1.01 (300), Zygisk - LSPosed 1.9.2_mod (7216), Zygisk - Sui 13.5.1 ad Zyygisk Next 4.0.9.1.1 (194)
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
You had no issues with magical overlays at all? I lost root because of it . I was presuming it was because I locked system read only (mode 2) and it stopped magisk overlays being applied. But another user on TG loses root no matter what with magical overlays
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
QPR2 beta 3.1 is out, quite a few fixes for the fold
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Okay, lost in space, here. Where do we find a list of those fixes? When the heck can I opt out of the beta and NOT lose data? I may have misread, but I thought one "warning" suggested that on opting out, the phone would be wiped.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
You can't opt out of QPR2 without wiping until it becomes stable around march. If you are on qpr2 you can go back to stock without wiping
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Are the upper/lower case differences intended? Or? I can probably wait till March if I'm still awake or alive! :eek:

I did find the change log.
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 (AP21.240119.009)

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
I see this may be the time to OPT out of the beta and not suffer a WIPE

Not so FINE PRINT:

"You are about to remove this device from the Android 14 QPR2 Beta Program. If your device is running a beta version of Android, it will be sent an OTA update that will wipe all data on the device and install the latest stable public version of Android. If you choose not to install the update to the latest public version, and your device remains unenrolled from the program, you will automatically receive the next stable release update of the version you’re beta testing when it becomes available to the public. It may take up to 3-4 months to receive the update depending on when during the Beta program cycle you opted out. If you apply the final public release of the Beta version you are testing, your device will not get wiped."

I think this means I can opt out of the Beta and THEN OPT OUT of the current release and then sit on my hands and cross my fingers and knock on wood and be OKAY??? So basically refuse what they send me soon which leads to a wipe and wait and wait.

Of course, the refusal of an update to 14 while I was in Greece is what started this. I did not want to risk a long update while outside of country relying on my phone. So refused that update. Then 14 was never offered again and I could not get it. Google suggested wiping and trying again. Someone else suggested opting into the Beta which got me Android 14.

I have that TAB open and ready to hit OPT OUT......

As long as I know what will happen....
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
It's what I normally do to get out of the beta when android is switching to a new version; but I'm very careful not to accept the OTA. That's a wipe so you must be vigilant because you will be prompted to install the OTA many times. For me, doing it just before the new version means I only have a short window to screw it up, you may have awhile.
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Okay, so how does one determine that the OFFERING is not a "wipe version" but a safe UNwipe version? I know folks have mentioned a March version but how do you determine that is OKAY?

Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
Still trying to figure it all out myself. I will NEVER go Beta again. Its quite annoying.
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
So If i am on qpr2, could I flash the latest stock images without a wipe??