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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xeanoff:
While I was trying to find information about similar cases, I find the information about Verizon/Spectrum Google Pixel versions, but it says about limit in the version name (see attached image). For example Pixel 7 Pro Hazel 128 GB Verizon. So I created this thread, because I seem to have a global version.

Also, Spectrum Mobile only has US phone number to contact them. And in order open an account with them, I need to be the customer, so in my case, contact with them is impossible as I am located in a country where they do not provide their services.

However, I saw a thread where another staff member said that OEM unlocking is done through a white list in the cloud.

Accordingly, if someone is interested in being able to use SIM from other operators, contact the operator from whom the device was purchased.

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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xeanoff:
If someone want to check if your Pixel is locked under operator, you can check this in the "Add eSIM" (Wi-Fi settings -> Add SIM-card -> Scan eSIM QR), it says which operator's SIM you need to scan. This can be useful when buying Pixel second-hand. The screenshot is in my post above (third one).

The only thing I want to clarify is whether OEM unlocking will return automatically after the contract expires (usually two years, I think?)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
You are correct. I was able to get in contact with them. I was told that if I switch over to them I could get the phone unlocked in I think 90 days or something like that. I wasn't willing to switch from my current carrier.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
So I only was able to speak on some of what I said because I did a search on "Spectrum" and "OEM" and I found these posts...

So like the posts' author states, it will show "Global" variant but still can be carrier locked -- which then means the bootloader is also locked. And Spectrum acts like other carriers and requires a certain amount of time to be activated (I learned before that they do this so people don't buy phones here and immediately sell it overseas) and usually for the device to be fully paid off before they send a signal ("whitelist" maybe; what you mentioned) to allow the OEM unlock tick -- makes sense since Spectrum is a MVNO of Verizon; so they act half like Verizon but still allow unlockable bootloaders.

But I don't believe you have to wait the full 2 years to pay it off; as jhjhjhjhjhjh stated, you can pay it off early.

So, that being the case, that's why I stated
[OnePlus Open] frogdr1ver:
Just ordered the oneplus, coming from the last three galaxy folds looking forward to this one a lot! Anyway does it come with screen protectors fitted on the main and front screen?
[OnePlus Open] jaseman:
Yes, both screens have preinstalled protectors.
[OnePlus Open] frogdr1ver:
Well that's already one better than Samsung!
[OnePlus Open] djkns:
They also include a case too, if you pre ordered earbuds as well
[OnePlus Open] frogdr1ver:
Hi, yeah I'd spotted those, got the buds and a second charger free as I'm in the UK. Roll on next Friday!
[OnePlus Open] elio321:
I am using Samsung Fold 4..was going to wait for Fold 6...possibly with a triple folding display..however rumours suggest all the Fold 6 will be having is a better outer display form factor (no longer tall and thin and unusable)...so I am tempted by the OnePlus Open...do you know if it supports stylus ?..I would miss that ..and Samsung PASS...but I guess Google Passkeys will solve that issue..I have heard Open will support stylus..do you know if it will ? I am in the UK..final question can I ask where you are purchasing the Open from ?
[OnePlus Open] frogdr1ver:
It does support the oppo pen but they're not easy to get hold of. I got my open direct from OnePlus a week or so ago.
[OnePlus Open] jaseman:
I have the Open and the Oppo Pen and it works great - the way I need it to work.

Got the Pen from Giztop. You may be able to get one from Ebay and get it delivered faster. Took about 3 weeks from Giztop and that's with the middle tier shipping.
[OnePlus Open] Zappapp:
I have the pen too and i am facing some issues -

My pen keep on disconnecting after a period of no activity. The pen works fine when i keep it away from the phone body (i have it normally attached to the backside of the phone with a Ringke pen holder & that is when it doesnt connect with the bluetooth. If i keep the pen away from the phone & in the provided charger, it connects as soon as i take it out.) Dont understand this behaviour.

How do you store your pen?
[OnePlus Open] jaseman:
When not in use I leave the pen in the holder/charger. I did note that the pen went from 91% charge up to 96% after sitting in the charger for a day or so without being plugged in to any power supply! I have ascertained that the holder must have an internal battery and acts like an ear buds container that holds its own battery and will charge the buds from within. Look for information on how the pen works on the Oppo Find N2/3 to find something in English. The pen will automatically disconnect after "some time" of non use in order to save the pen battery from draining unnecessarily. I don't think the pen's proximity to the phone, or not, has anything to do with it disconnecting...it is due to not being actually used that it shuts itself off - so to speak - to save the battery. YMMV
[OnePlus Open] Zappapp:
Thanks for the reply. I agree that the pen automatically disconnects after "some time" of non use and it can immediately reconnect if one requires reconnection if taken out from the charger. If the stylus has been disconnected, the bluetooth doesnot reconnect until you put the stylus in the charger and then take it out & try to reconnect.

Not able to understand this behaviour. Also attaching the stylus catalog in English, but it I couldnot find any relevant information. Do have a look.
[OnePlus Open] jaseman:
The pen comes with instructions in Chinese...hmmmmm

However I have determined through experimentation that the dual charger/holder case MUST have its own battery that can charge the pen when sitting in the cradle and not in use. My pen was down to the lower 80's in charge after using it for about 2 hours and then I placed it in the charger cradle BUT I did not plug in the charging cable. The little LED on the end of the cradle lit up for a few seconds and then turned off. I left it in the cradle all night and when I checked this morning the pen was at 100% charge! Obviously the cradle charged it from an internal battery. This is working the same as ear buds where the charging case has its own internal battery for the same purpose.
[OnePlus Open] djkns:
Don't know if this counts as a screen protector, but I got this case from Amazon it has a built in front screen protector with the case and so far for me, this is the best one I found for the OnePlus Open.

YQODSZ for OnePlus Open Case with Hinge Protection, [Built in Screen Protector] [Camera Protector] All-Inclusive OnePlus Open Phone Case Slim Hard PC OnePlus Open Kickstand Case Black https://a.co/d/aWf4kEf
[OnePlus Open] frogdr1ver:
Im currently using the phone without a case and just the screen protectors, had a tpu one on the back which was ok, has anyone seen a glass one for the back or tried the liquid screen protectors on a metal back ?
[OnePlus Open] chazglenn3:
Sure wish I could find one of those pens for sale...
[OnePlus Open] Remsky:
Nice hadn't seen this before

I'm a bit dubious about integrated tempered glass - when it cracks (which is what it's supposed to do rather than transfer the force to the phone screen) it means you have to but a whole new set - I wonder if YQODSZ offer just a screen replacement in those instances?
[OnePlus Open] djkns:
Don't know, they might just send a whole new case for free. Other company has done that for me before. I've also have just remove the broken glass from the case and just gotten another glass screen protector and reuse the case too.

So far, This is the best case I've came across for this phone. its not as bulky as others and i can actually access all the buttons
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Ahmad-issa1999:
Some of goodlock's apps are missed from the app itself and galaxy store too , even with vpn , how to find them ? They used to be there before , now only few ones are available
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] dalepl:
They are all available to my S22. Did you update to the UI6 beta? If so, some may no longer be compatible until they redo them for UI6.
[Samsung Galaxy M12] Colan.colan:
Any one please Reply. i need stable custom rom for daily use.
[Samsung Galaxy M12] Rajarshi Khatua:
recovery - https://xdaforums.com/t/orange-fox-recovery-for-a12s-exynos-850.4377997/

rom- https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-crdroid-8-11-for-samsung-galaxy-m12-m127f-m127g-f127g.4525951/
[Samsung Galaxy M12] Colan.colan:
Thanks for the reply bro. Anyway this rom link not working 🙄
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Kowsik07:
Please give me Kali NetHunter kernel (POCO X3 PRO Android 12) code name (vayu_global)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] ZG_DEV:
Here you are : https://github.com/cyberknight777/nethunter_kernel_xiaomi_vayu-old

Welcome to XDA forums ❤️

-ZG089
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Kowsik07:
I have a problem
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] ZG_DEV:
Huh ?

What is it ?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] ZG_DEV:
Your android version is unsupported ?

Bro update your android version or use custom rom
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Kowsik07:
How?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Kowsik07:
how to use custom room Pleas give me a video link
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] arti2525:
The problem is that you have encrypted phone, kernel fail

1 FLASH LAST FIRMWARE

2 TWRP FLASH

3 FLASH CUSTOM ROM

4 FLASH GAPPS

5 FLASH ROOT

6 FLASH DYNDFE

7 FLASH KERNEL

8 WIPE

9 REBOOT
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Kowsik07:
Give me a video link
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
I have a US version of the pixel, purchased in the USA, which has no vendor restrictions (Verizon, etc) and so far there has been no SIM card in it at all. But the first time I started it, it said to select a region, and I chose not US. On the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 devices, when used in a region where Pixels are not officially sold, some of the stock OS features are disabled. For example, it cannot create an access point with 5Ghz and 6Ghz. Can i fix this? I trying to use VPN with USA IP, it not help. I trying use fake GPS, it cannot help.

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
AFAIK Pixel phones do not care about your choice of region, but where you actually are (physically). There is an algorithm that takes into account GPS, bluetooth, wifi, mobile data networks, your sim (carrier)... are you in the US, physically? Because it sounds like you are not.

There are ways to "convince" the device to unlock certain US exclusive features (like Pixelify), however those require advanced knowledge (+ rooting).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
Actually I'm not in the USA. Therefore I want to know how to convince a smartphone to “believe” that it is in the USA. In fact, the only function that is blocked and I need is 5 and 6Ghz networks for the WiFi access point.

I already tried to use moak GPS with a change to USA. The "settings" application uses GPS in foreground, receives some kind of response, but still does not consider that the device is in the USA. I also connected a VPN with an IP in the USA, only wifi, not use sim. This didn't help either. I would be grateful if you have any ideas on how to finally get him to unlock this feature.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
If Google doesn't support 5g/6Ghz networks in your country, then you most likely need to root your phone to unlock those features.

There is a list of officially supported countries. Outside of those you will run into problems running stock firmware without root.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
Are there any guides? I found a guide on how to get root and I can handle it, but I don’t know what to do after getting root rights for enable locked functions
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] SkylinesHD:
I think removing your SIM and using VPN is enough, to make it work.

Edit: Nevermind, I see you already tried this.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] wangdaning:
I don't even have that menu
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
Menu for selecting a region or access point frequency? Select the WiFi frequency in the hotspot settings, below the button to select a password.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] illmas:
Same boat in Doha, Qatar with service provider OOREDOO.

I think maybe wait for next release. where in i read that sometimes it gets fixed.

I do not mind rooting have been on them before the bank apps. Now i cant bother to fix them when they dont work. It seems we can also have dual partitions one rooted and the other un rooted.

There was a neat trick here some one had shared.

1. Switch on airplane mode

2. Reboot phone

3. Setup your Wi-Fi hotspot - all options will be available.

4. Switch airplane mode off

Its the only way I have found till now with my research using google sheikh and forums.

I am thinking of doing a tasker routine to do all that. i dont know about the possibilities of what functions are available. I mainly need it for the car entertainment system head unit.

Thanks... do come back and post if you find anything more convenient.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] wangdaning:
I mean I have no option there to select wifi frequency.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
It's not working(
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
You are not entitled to violate regional restrictions if your country's frequency allocations do not allow it. You haven't even told us where you are physically located.

Compared to enabling 5G frequencies or prepping your phone for them, Wi-Fi is not a joke. You don't mess around with unlicensed spectrum.

If you made a mistake during setup, you might need to wipe.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] lilhaiti:
I'm in the US with a US device purchased from Google and I have the 2.4 and 5 GHz option selected and the 6 GHz option is greyed out. Does yours separate 2.4 and 5 GHz in the settings?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
That's how it's supposed to look.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ada12:
Bcmdhd ( wifi drivers ) set wifi country code when you are connected to carrier (no need data on, no need sim you need only disable airplane mode and reboot )

Select country in setup will change nothing
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ada12:
It's nothing related to setup for wifi country code in bcmdhd drivers .

I know how to bypass wifi country code but for no encouraging illegals activity I will no share it.

Tips : root and random magisk modules will no help them it's require edit in sources
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
If this is the case, then it is very bad and impossible to get around. Just go to the US, connect to the network, return to your country and never turn off airmode.

It's disgusting that Google restricts the use of its smartphones in countries where 5 and 6Ghz are allowed and actively used on devices of other models
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
There are countries that banned 5 GHz outdoors or any device that uses it without strict power limit controls that rely on extremely recent standards. Russia is a notable example.

We don't have enough information here.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lilmonix6:
This is hardly a solution to the problem. There are many 5Ghz WiFi access points around me, Pixel sees them and can connect to them. In my country, 5Ghz frequencies are not banned, they are actively used. Please don't change the topic from "how to bypass regional restrictions on Pixel's Wi-Fi driver" to "what country should I live in to avoid these restrictions?".
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] sta3b:
yep, that's also what i am doing. also in Doha,Qatar with Ooredoo
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] illmas:
Still come back here everyday looking for a solution to this. I tried the sigma and calyxos roms to get around this but no luck.

Hope someone has been successful and waiting for a guide.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] dfhg3:
The same for me. Also tried a few custom ROMs, but also no luck. I'm trying to find a solution, too.
[Amazfit] mechenique:
Hi,

suddenly my watch turned off (no abnormal situation before). I've identified that whe screen turns off, zepp OS restarts. this situation can be bypassed if some proccess is working (music playing for example), or if the watch is connected by USB to a PC (if it is connected to wall charger also resets).

I've tried to reinstall rom by zepp app but only says I have the last version installed and nothing else can be done.

Do you know a way to make a ROM reinstallation / downgrade / root watch ?

I appreciate your help,

Thanks!
[Amazfit] mechenique:
Update - As Workaround, I put mp3 file to play continuously, Now it works as usual but battery life decreased dramatically
[Amazfit] markitosd:
Factory reset?
[General Questions and Answers] Eliximbo:
So my phone just got stuck into a boot loop because i used this command to flash twrp recovery:

fastboot flash boot recovery.img

instead of:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Because I thought it's a solution to fix the error "remote: this partition not found"

and i can't turn my phone off idk y it's just keep rebooting and i think that it is gonna take a lot of time for its battery to die because its 6000mah (so it turns off and i can prees volume up+power to enter recovery) but I'm not sure about it so is there is any way to force power off or at least any thing can make my battery die faster btw here's my phone info:

Name: Infinix Hot 30 Play

Android version: 13

Model : X6835B (Infinix)

I really hope someone help me because I'm not new to these things and i fixed one of my phones one time but this one is different so please someone help

Thanks a lot btw.

#infinix #bootloop #android #fastboot #adb
[General Questions and Answers] Eliximbo:
I can't

Because ADB not recognising it at all and if i want to skip adb and go with fastboot i have to boot to bootloader through recovery mode but I can't enter recovery

Thank you a lot by the way for your answer
[General Questions and Answers] Eliximbo:
Thank you

I'll try it but is it possible to flash custom rom via sp flash tool so i don't need to download my stock rom
[General Questions and Answers] Eliximbo:
Hi thank you.

Btw I installed SP Flash Tool and I'm facing this error every time I hit the "Download" bottom:

ERROR : STATUS_BROM_CMD_SEND_DA_FAIL (0xC0060003)

[HINT]:

So, I searched about it a lot, but nothing worked for me.

Any help would be appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] Eliximbo:
I recently figured out that my phone don't need DA file to flash but I added a DA file to SP Flash Tool from it's directory but still facing the same error.

Any help.
[General Topics] ytagger:
As documented here, many bootloaders will allow flashing a custom verity key to the avb_custom_key partition using fastboot. This then allows a custom chain of trust so the device will boot a custom ROM.

I have a phone which has a locked bootloader so I cannot flash the avb_custom_key using fastboot. But, I do have Qualcomm EDL mode access with a firehose loader.

Does anyone know if there is any way to use EDL to flash avb_custom_key? It does not show as a partition in the GPT. Google calls it a virtual partition. I don't know what that means.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Bertrand B:
Hello, is the Android 14 Beta program started?
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] ZG_DEV:
Not yet, there are no news about it, but feel free to follow Oppo's official page on Facebook
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Don't answer unless you know for sure that is true.

The open beta program for Android 14 has already started for some devices, and since u posted on this sub forum, it's available also for the Find X5 version in France and Egypt.

OPPO Global Community

OPPO Global Community is an ever-expanding Ecosphere designed to bring worldwide users together. You can experience the latest OPPO content, share your inspiration and nurture your exclusive community.

community.oppo.com
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Anzinger:
I think this is the 5x pro forum and the beta starts for find x5. So what is true?
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
There is no forum for the simple X5.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Bertrand B:
Hello, deployment begins for the Find X5 Pro

OPPO Global Community

OPPO Global Community is an ever-expanding Ecosphere designed to bring worldwide users together. You can experience the latest OPPO content, share your inspiration and nurture your exclusive community.

community.oppo.com
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
I've tried many VPN Apps for Indonesia and Thailand and with all of them when checking for beta program said that there are no test versions available.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] vrg3030:
I just saw that the OPPO Find X5 is receiving official Android 14, for now in France and Egypt, I hope it doesn't take long to reach our device.

https://community.oppo.com/thread/1474277145759973376 [[Official version / EG&FR] OPPO Find X5 Android 14 x ColorOS 14]
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] vagenrider:
im in the Philippines and with the help of vpn i manage to got this:LOL:
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Mik_je_ošklivý_Dikk:
GJ
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
What country did u used the VPN for?
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] vagenrider:
france
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Thanks. It doesn't work for me.

I have no updates with France or Swiss VPN.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Mik_je_ošklivý_Dikk:
He have PFEM10 version and I think you have CPH version
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Yes, indeed I have the cph version.

That explains why I don't have the update.
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Canuck Knarf:
It is out now ...just updated to 14 on PFEM10
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Bertrand B:
Hi, thank you for your feedback. Ok but the PFEM10 is a China or India version. I am on a CPH2305 global version still nothing
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Canuck Knarf:
China
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Bertrand B:
and what country are you from? Personally I am in Europe 🌍 France
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Canuck Knarf:
Canada
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] Bertrand B:
Hello, that's it official version received this December 27 ColorOs 14 Android 14
[OPPO Find X5 Pro Questions & Answers] kofe:
Yes.
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Sithhy™:
Hey.

I want to try out a different ROM but me not having been in the ROM flashing game in a while, I have no idea which partitions to back up before switching ROMs nowadays as whenever I look into the recovery, it seems like there are a handful more each time. I am currently running ArrowOS & don't want to lose it if I decide to go back but have no idea which partitions to select as I cannot find any info about it anywhere.

Can someone enlighten me?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Renate:
The answer is: all of them!

This is a Qualcomm, so if you can, make up a full raw EDL backup of the entire flash.

No, this is not useful for a replacement unit or for extracting single files.

But it gives you a bomb-proof way to get back to where you are right now.

That's presuming that you have an EDL Firhose loader and complete access.
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] pnin:
Can you detail how to do that? I'm sure the community will appreciate it... 🤔