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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Selfesteem5:
Hello my brothers and esteemed teachers in this forum,

I have two important questions:

1. I changed my phone screen today. How can I know if the screen is original or not?

2. I want to update my device from Android 12 to Android 13 without deleting any data.

This is my device version:

SM-N986USQS2EULF

Could you please provide me with a link to download the full version of my device? Thank you all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] ZG_DEV:
1- enable "eye protect" feature, it works ?this is the original screen

2- https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-20-ultra-5g/firmware/#SM-N986U
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Selfesteem5:
Thank you so much for helping me test the screen, my brother, and also for sending the updates.

Yes, I found the update, but brother, I don't have enough experience. There is a difference in the last 5 digits of the version:

In my device:

SM-N986USQS2EULF

SM-N986USQS(2EULF)

Are the last letters unimportant? Will there be no problem if I install, for example, one of these versions:

N986USQS3HWB7

or

N986USQS4HWE4

or, for example,

N986USQU4HWD1

If there is no problem, please let me know and I will download any of these versions and install them.

Thank you so much for your support and I apologize for my numerous questions. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. 🌹♥️
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] ZG_DEV:
It seems that I got the wrong link ...

Here is the correct one which is the same version (SM-N986USQS2EULF)

Download Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U USC USA (US Cellular) N986USQS2EULF firmware

Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G firmware SM-N986U from USA (US Cellular) with N986USQS2EULF and Android version 12

www.sammobile.com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Selfesteem5:
Ah, I see.

Brother, but this link contains Android 12 version, not Android 13.

I want version 13.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] ZG_DEV:
Download Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U Android 13

Secifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U Mobile and Download Android T 13 Firmware Fastly and Resumable Link for Free

samsony.net

Here mate try this

The version may differ, but that is completely fine, trust me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Selfesteem5:
Okay, I will download and try it out, but are you sure my data won't be erased when updating to this version, and it won't require a format after installation?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] ZG_DEV:
I don't guarantee, but take a backup.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Birdsfan:
I was watching a first look on YouTube and they mentioned face unlock is now improved to a point where Google Pay can be used this way instead of the fingerprint? If this is accurate I ABSOLUTELY love this. I find face unlock to be much more convenient than using fingerprint. I still occasionally use my Pixel 4XL because of face unlock. I carry an iPhone 14 pro max (long story) and when paying for something I find it much quicker to use this phone vs Pixel Fold which is my EDC. Between the flat screen, soft touch glass back and increased nits in brightness and now the face unlock I feel like Google was snooping on my top 5 pixel wishlist! I am SO excited for this phone to ship!!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Not only for Google Pay I heard but for other banking apps as well. Something about the camera and processing I think, not sure.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
ABOUT ****ING TIME!!! This is something that really ticked me off after PIxel 4XL. I was laughed at on certain tech sites for wanting the same face unlock experience as iPhone. On the Pixel 5, I was able to use the face unlock module to bypass the fingerprint too. Fingers crossed that this is the truth of the phones.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
I wonder how much of this is actually attributed to the newer front sensor and how much is an artificial software lock. It's a great argument to buy the P8 Pro (Pixel 8 non pro doesn't have the secure faceunlock). Knowing Google, they are most certainly not above locking features to the highest priced model in order to improve sales. I have a hard time believing the slightly improved sensor with the only addition of autofocus to be the only reason.

So I'm curious if modders could be able to port certain features over to older models, e.g. a P7 Pro or P6 Pro, also enabling the secure unlock that can also be used on banking apps.

I mean, as a P8 Pro owner soon to be, I don't have to care, but I never like seeing companies artifically lock software features "Just for the heck of it".
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
As unsecure as the face unlock method with the current cameras, I don't really care. Be able to use face unlock as a primary biometric unlock method for all my apps and for unlocking the phone like the iPhone does. This function is extremely fast and useful compared to the ****ty optical fingerprint unlock
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bsg411:
I'm currently on the P4XL and have been solely because of the TRUE face unlock... which I never wanted to give up. Now that the P8 Pro will have class 3 biometric face unlock that's nice but it won't work in low light or complete darkness. ... So to me... it's like... What good is it if it only works sometimes because of the lighting??
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
Reports are the Face Unlock is going to be Smart unlock so it works with apps, I hope. The Fingerprint reader on my P7P w/A14 is MUCH improved, so I have hope for the Face unlock
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Telperion:
Now that the phone is in people's hands, can anyone do a comparison of the performance between this and "true" face unlock (Pixel 4 XL, iPhones)?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Face unlock works like the Pixel 4 XL... whether it is as secure is another question. You can use it for all biometric on apps and unlocking the phone. You can use a combination of face/finger if you want. I like it.

It doesn't work in low light conditions like my wife's iPhone and also unlike iPhone, you can't turn on your phones screen illumination while doing face unlock like the iPhone.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
Yup, this. It works pretty fast in good lighting and not at all in low lighting. It's definitely not on par with my work phone which is an iPhone 12. I never had the P4XL because I had the Galaxy Nexus and a couple of Notes and was over face unlock by the time the P4XL came out.

Frankly, if it weren't for the removal of the fingerprint sensor on my work phone, I think I'd just skip face unlock altogether. Since both the Pixel and iPhone implementations require you to still touch the scree in some way anyway, I might as well just use a fingerprint sensor and get it over with in one action.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
It's as fast as the P4 XL one, but it doesn't work in darkness AND it does not allow you to wear dark glasses (P4 XL was able to "learn" you wearing glasses), but when the P8 Pro cannot detect your eyes, it will not unlock, but simply note something alon the lines of "dark glasses detected, try again without glasses".
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
I prefer pixel 5 FPS... The in screen FPS suck. I can't stand them.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bsg411:
I will be getting the P8pro but I'm currently using the P4XL and the lack of 3d face unlock on pixel successors is the sole reason i haven't upgraded yet. The fact that the P8Pro cant be used in low light or pitch dark makes it half baked to me. I personally wish they would have kept the tech in the Pixel 4 and just did a bigger hole punch like iphone. I mean the soli radar sensor was gimmicky too but it was more useful and had more potential than the temperature sensor on the P8. Google never refines technology...they just trash it and move onto something else. Doing that never gives them a chance to get good at something.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Telperion:
It doesn't unlock automatically? On the 4XL you can configure Face Unlock to skip the lock screen, is that setting option removed from the 8 Pro?

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Telperion:
Same here. I don't have a strong opinion on face unlock vs fingerprint, when comparing a proper face unlock to a proper dedicated fingerprint sensor. But these garbage in screen fingerprint sensors are a huge regression in functionality, and I haven't been willing to compromise on a feature that gets used repeatedly throughout the day. It's just madness that a 4 year old Pixel still has a superior unlocking mechanism to the current flagship Pixel.

I haven't had an opportunity yet to unbox and try out the 8 Pro I ordered. Whether I keep or sell largely hinges on the face unlock performance.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
This x100... this feature ticked me off the most, but the soli sensor bleeds the battery and that's why I believe they removed it.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Agreed, but the reason for this is not having a huge pill in the middle of the screen. Google's answer was a YUGE notch.. I will never go back to that... The Pixel 4XL was a decent trade off.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
For the unlocking, you can go straight to the home screen. Don't need to confirm. But for apps, you need to confirm. I am sure there might be a mod for this in the future.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Also, if Google had the screen illuminator, you wouldn't need a sensor and still be able to unlock the screen with face unlock. This should be a mod or an official change from Google IMHO.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bsg411:
I hate the fact that the optical fingerprint scanners illuminate the screen in the middle of the night, so I know I would hate the flash blinding me in the pitch dark to get enough light to use the camera face unlock. I love my pixel 4 xl....but unfortunately it cant last forever and I have to let it go sometime....it may as well be for the Pixel 8.... RIP P4XL :-(
[Touch HD General] moti1010:
Hi

i would like to buy the Touch HD but at my company no camera are allowed

Is there a way to disable / remove the camera

Today I have QTEK S200 and I disabled the camera in SW but I think security now would not like this solution

Thank's for any help

Moti
[Touch HD General] johnpatcher:
Deleting the photo software should do it, but I don't know the security policy of your company. You should ask them for a solution.
[Touch HD General] shilera:
Also need to disable the camera

I also need to disable the camera since it is not allowed at my work place. What should I do??

Thank you,

shilera
[Touch HD General] Psygnosis84:
Easiest solution would be to remove the "Photo and Videos" tab from the manilla then put some gaffer tape over the back or get those covers that will cover the back entirely.
[Touch HD General] Snuurtje:
Dont they allow putting black tape under the back cover, and then over the cover aswell, or use a silicone case without pinhole for the camera. This way you would have to remove the back cover in order to remove the tape. So no direct photo taking. You could try to find a way to deinstall the photo app aswell. Just trying to remove some folder or registry keys should do the trick (try this when you havent fully configured your phone yet, so if something goes wrong you can hard reset).
[Touch HD General] montag09:
This phone has two cameras, so if you are going to cover it with something, do the same with the VGA camera on the front.
[Touch HD General] dgattenb:
mmmm

Most secure sites around the world have a no camrea policy , this does not mean how ever the fact that any device taht can take photo's would be removed, other wise all phone scine .. well scince phones's had camreas would not be alllowed in the building, go to an MD and remove his Blackberry.. see what happends!!...

The rule means dont take photo's.... so dont.
[Touch HD General] ernomo:
it is possible to tell me, how to disable the 2 cameras in the HD?
[Touch HD General] harshalshukla:
Is there any way to disable/lock the camera button on HTC S710 with AllKeys(true). I tried it but it disables all keys without the camera button and function keys on qwerty keyboard.

Please let me know
[Touch HD General] crajee:
It's like carrying a GUN in some places.. loaded or otherwise immaterial. ANd such places allow only devices with camera physically removed. In case of HD provided you void warranty main camera is a separate broad I guess. But front camera can still be a problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kmichalak2:
Is there a specification of the file format for the lto2.dat, which contains Long Time Orbit information for the A-GPS (Assisted-GPS) for Android? The file is configured in the gps.conf file, for example:

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://gllto1.glpals.com/4day/v4/latest/lto2.dat

I can download the file from this link, but I would like to understand the data inside.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
Since there is really no publicly available specification for the lto2.dat file format, other than the fact that it is known to be a binary file that contains Long Term Orbit (LTO) data for GPS satellites.

Are you looking for a brief interview of the contents or something else?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kmichalak2:
I would like to know the structure of the file and the meaning of the data inside. I wonder, if the structure is not known, how the operating systems (especially independent releases) are able to use this file?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
Are you aware of the fact that the header record contains information about the file version, the number of data records, and the format of the data records. The data records contain information about the position of GPS satellites, including their satellite ID, ephemeris data, and almanac data?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kmichalak2:
Yes, I understand the general layout of the file. The problem is, the "data records" seem to contain random bytes.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
One possibility is the random bytes are used to pad the file to a specific file size or to generate a checksum for the file?

Maybe, a byproduct of the way the the file is created/updated.

Quite not sure at this stage.
[Asus Zenfone 10] wysoczanin:
Hello!

Can anyone recommend another charger that will charge at full power (hypercharge 30)?

Coz i cant find the original, and its big.
[Asus Zenfone 10] K14_Deploy:
Anything (and I mean anything) that supports USB-PPS at 30W will charge this phone at 30W.
[Asus Zenfone 10] wysoczanin:
Yep thats true! I tested it, but if someone want this HyperCharge 30 subtitle on screen

EP-T4510XBEGEU this charger works;)
[Asus Zenfone 10] TheStylus5Gmodder:
I have two Ankers, a 45W and a 65W, both GaN, 1 USB-C port, and both bring up HyperCharge 30! I carry the 45W on the go, and I use the 65W at home.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] ken217:
I just got the update installed on my Watch 4 and found the only way to backup now is through "Smart Switch", the permissions that app insists on during install are completely unacceptable. If this is what I'm stuck with, I'll be done with Samsung watches...
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] raby:
I agree! Smart Switch is super invasive and doesn't allow to backup the watch data to a specific local folder. As a person that resets my phone often to test new custom ROMs, this is unacceptable... Let me know if you found an alternative, because I'll be ditching this absolute pile of flaming garbage of a watch otherwise.
[Samsung Galaxy A23] JoshSnitz:
Hi all,

I have a used A23 phone that I am trying to factory reset. The phone has a passcode that I don't know so I'm trying to factory reset via recovery to enable use of the phone. When selecting the wipe data/factory reset in recovery mode, I get the error E:cannot log to file /dev/fscklogs/log factory reset

This appears to be causing the reset to fail as when I boot back into the phone, it still requires the old passcode.

Does anyone know what is going on here and how to fix? Unfortunately this phone does not have usb debugging enabled, is not rooted and has a locked bootloader....

View attachment 6017886

Thanks,
[General Questions and Answers] csrf:
I have a Samsung Galaxy A03s, US Carrier (MetroPCS/T-Mobile), model SM-A037U, powered by an MT6765 processor, w/ Android 13, baseband version A037USQS5DWI2. I'm trying to fix the 'dm-verity corruption' message that I'm getting during boot, where the power button must be pressed within 5 seconds in order to continue booting the phone.

I used the SP flash tool to remove FRP / pin code requirement after doing a factory reset. However, before using SP flash tool, I used mtkclient to unlock the bootloader (I mistakenly thought it was necessary to do this). Apparently, attempting to unlock the bootloader w/ mtkclient did something to produce the 'dm-verity corruption' error. I tried using mtkclient to 're-lock' the bootloader, but it didn't fix the problem.

The phone works fine, but I'd like to try to remove the 'dm-verity' error and I'm not sure how to do this.

Some of the solutions I've seen here on the forums mention disabling the dm-verity check via fastboot commands. However, none of the recommended fastboot commands work with my phone (they are disabled or not incorporated into my bootloader?). I've also seen some mention about flashing a custom vbmeta image file, but there's nothing specific for my phone's model.

I can successfully connect to the MTK bootloader in BROM mode using either a combination of 'SP flash tool' + 'mtk auth bypass tool', or by simply using 'mtkclient', but I'm not sure what needs to be done in order to fix the 'dm-verity corruption' issue.

I also tried flashing my stock rom image using ODIN, but it didn't fix the issue (FYI, I wasn't able to use 'SP flash tool' to flash the stock ROM image because it complained about the extracted 'super.img' file being too large).

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Basically, I need to understand why this error is occuring, and what data/partition needs to be patched or flashed in order to correct it. I don't mind having to reset the phone & lose user data. I simply want the error fixed.

Please help, thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] csrf:
How would I do this? Which tool should I use? SP flash tool?

I already flashed the stock rom with ODIN. I thought this would achieve the same result. Is this incorrect?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] iamjiiyan:
I do have a Stapon Head Unit bought Online

I there a way to make the car model range a bit more?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] marchnz:
Is unit an MTCD type device? Post Android system information including MCU version.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] byproxy:
Anyone have experience with these? I don't run screen protectors and have never had any issues that I'm aware of with my camera lenses. Never even thought about a lens protector until I saw this on the spigen website. The only reason I'm even considering is because of how big the camera hump is on this thing so thought maybe it'd be more exposed than my past phones have been.

I don’t know what the glass on the camera lenses are made of, but I watched some vids on the iphone 15 and those are from saphire. If the Pixel cameral lenses are also saphire, I’m going to say that a protector isn’t necessary. Anyone know?

Anyway, here's the spigen lens protector in case anyone is interested -

Pixel 8 Series - Optik EZ Fit Lens Protector

Protect your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a with our Optik EZ Fit Lens Protector. Shield your camera lens and keep it scratch free. We've got you covered.

www.spigen.com

Any thoughts? Worth it? Unnecessary? Waste of Money?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] funone64:
I have never used one in the past. But I am a professional wildlife photographer and don't use my phone for those photos.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] blackhawk:
It should be protected with a case with a raised guard. Adding anything to it will add refraction boundary layer and may add distortion as well.

Not needed if using a case that prevents direct contact.

Anything can be scratched; keep your fingers off it, clean with a dry microfiber cloth.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
I used one on my P6 Pro once, and had a sensor defect without physical damage. Never dropped, never had an issue before. Back glass was without damage. That made me kind of paranoid, and I stopped using camera lens protectors, fearing the "added" pressure to cause issues when the glass is already very tightly clutched to the metal sandwich. It might not have had any correlation to the damage, or it might have had.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ultimoose:
Couple of things about camera protectors, one they do protect your device, I have them on my action cams and I've broken two protectors from unexpected staying vertical challenges while running but the screens didn't have a mark on them and some other close calls but the case took the hit. Best case without a protector they'd be pitted but likely cracked, worst case destroyed.

BUT, they do impact the image quality. It may not be obvious but passing light through yet another lens will at the very least block some % of light transfer and potentially cause reflections/refractions. That doesn't mean I haven't tried it but temperature changes can cause them to fog up the layer between the protector and actual lens. I ended up having to pull it off during an run as it was fuzzing my pictures and it wasn't on the outer surface. Envrionmental conditions can reduce or increase this problem.

So it's a trade off between protection and quality.

My advice for what little the opinion of random guy on the internet is, they're cheap enough and usually come 'free' with the front glass, to just give it a shot. If you don't have to pixel peep to see a difference in quality between protector and no protector then go for it. Might save your camera.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] mikebb00:
I've been eyeing this for my P7Pro and the folks that bought-installed it all said picture quality doesn't look right, afterward. So I ended up buying the Ringke Onyxx Case to protect the cameras on my P7P but with other vendors would make their camera protector within the case as well.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] A.Priori:
Waste of cash. Had many drops with my p6p and nothing damaged lenses.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] CHH2:
This. Just get a good case and don't put your phone in a bag/pocket with your keys or whatever.

I also have a P6P that's been dropped more times than I'd like and it's all still good. (And, come on, look at that slab o' glass on the P6P visor!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I don't know what the camera glass is made of but here's a drop test video where it was put in a bag of sand (at 2:20) and the cameral glass didn't scratch. Camera glass also survived the drop test part of it.

I've never bothered with them.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sidhaarthm:
I too went with this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C15PV6KG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

However, the case you go with should also provide some form of protection.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] irishrally:
If you have a case you'd don't need it. If you're going caseless with front glass protector only then it's useful to have one both for drop protection and scratch protection when just sitting the phone down on a desk, etc.

Heads-up though, if there's not a cutout for the temp sensor, the sensor just reports the temperature of the glass protector/phone (confirmed with mine and two different versions of glass protectors).

I really wish they would make a reverse/inverse camera lens protector so the cutouts were over the lens and sensors and then glass around them. That way you have some protection when you sit the phone down on the desk but it's not impacting the image at all.