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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] xdrc45:
This is a guide on how to unlock the Pixel 8 Pro from Spectrum Mobile, allow OEM unlock which can then be bootloader unlocked. This method should work on all Pixel device's like the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7A and the Pixel Fold bought from Spectrum. May work on other carriers (T-Mobile/Sprint/AT&T) that carrier lock the device when first purchased. Just need to meet their unlock requirements.

Verizon variant (purchased from Verizon) is permanently locked and cannot be bootloader unlocked at all.

I bought a Pixel 8 Pro from Spectrum mobile on October 12th. Spectrum Mobiles unlock policy is as follows.

To request an unlock code from Spectrum Mobile:

The device must be purchased from, and activated on, a Spectrum Mobile line.

The device must be paid off in full.

The device cannot be reported lost or stolen or involved with fraudulent activity.

Your Spectrum Mobile device must be active for 60 days and in good standing, with no outstanding payments.

Once all these parameters above are met you can contact spectrum Mobile directly and request the unlock. I was able to unlock mine using the Spectrum chat feature. It may take up to 48 hours for the code to actually carrier unlock the device. My unlock was instant. Before the chat was even finished I received a notification that it was unlocked.

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When the device is unlocked from Spectrum you can then enable the OEM unlock switch in-

Settings - Developer options- OEM unlock- toggle the switch on to enable OEM unlock and then afterwards you can unlock the bootloader and root (

Warning unlocking the bootloader will fully wipe the device

) using one of these excellent guides provided by,

@roirraW "edor" ehT from Here

@Homeboy76 from Here

@badabing2003 from Here

None of these guides or the Pixel Flasher Tool are mine. So make sure to show these guys some love for all their hard work and continued support.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] cmh714:
Didnt think Spectrum would allow that since they ride the VZW network....excellent!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] xdrc45:
Pretty sure they purchase them unlocked direct from Google. I think as soon as they insert the SIM card in the device it carrier locks the phone.

On Google's repair website it will show what version you have. My device shows as (FI) and not the Verizon variant (VZW)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Yeedatoy:
They're locked before that, as they put their own crap into the device. Even if you are able to get one from them without them inserting the sim, it's still just as locked down. Esim won't let you register anything other than spectrum, etc. I managed to unlock a pixel that I never paid off from spectrum, had been shut off for 6 months and I also owed them for 2 more devices. I screwed with it daily for 6 months straight until Google slipped up with the December 2022 beta update and I was able to remove the device setup app and device admin after nailing everything I could with deny or ignore through AppOps and freezing with Hail on Christmas morning. Not only did I unlock and root it but it made my entire account vanish from Spectrums database as well as the $600 I owed them, and I was able to open an account as a new customer after an address change with the exact same email address and finance a pixel 7a for 4 bucks a month and got one year of free unlimited service as a promotion for getting Internet, which is through the Government ACP program meaning I pay nothing. Lol. Google locked things down extremely hard the following month, and I've been unable to find any loopholes yet.

Anyway, I Did have Spectrum Unlock devices previously and as the OP states, using the chat is the best way. It can take 36 hours but it's still quick and painless as the OP states.

They definitely don't use the same devices as Verizon though, as Verizon previously was the only one to sell the MmWave and Sub6 pixel 4a5g and 5 which also came in white, was a mm thicker and cost an extra $100. Verizon has always had an exclusive deal with Google for one thing or another, which is probably why they teamed up and decided to send everyone inquiring about bootloader unlocking back and forth to one another like we were human ping pong balls and just figured that eventually it would cause us to lose all sanity and go away... and it worked.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] mattwheat:
What I think is f'd up is how Verizon won't let you unlock the bootloader even if the phone is paid for and your account is in good standing. It's my phone who the hell gave them the authority to tell me what I can and can't do to my phone. That's like buying a truck and wanting to put new rims on it and GMC telling you that you can't. And you have to stick with the stock rims. That's messed up.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] mattwheat:
Isn't this original post just instructing you to do it the way everyone has to once the device meets all the criteria? And we needed a forum for that info?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] JazonX:
Exactly. Was expecting a hex code edit guide to remove the carrier lock .. So i can go score another P8P at a good price from the pre-owned hand me downs market. These locked ones go for dirt cheap you know ..
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] xdrc45:
Sorry I don't have a Hex code or any way to bypass the carrier unlock. I wish I did and I would share it with all of you and that would be amazing. I actually spent a lot of hours trying to figure it out and trying a bunch of different methods to get it to work with out success. In all I was just trying to share the information that the device can be carrier unlocked and then bootloader unlocked to root and install, roms and kernels afterwards and was hopefully helping someone else unknowing in the process. I thought this forum was about helping other's, sharing knowledge and the development of the device.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Berserknaryan:
for anyone wondering if you turn screen max brightness, place device in do not disturb, airplane mode, screen wide open, record a logcat to a file, systrace the biggest and largest file possible, remove activated sim insert a non activated sim from a different carrier, run a android terminal systrace it will take a bit but it will overheat the device causing panic and trip the sim lock. i cant obtain oem unlock to stop being grey yet but heat and stress are your friends.

currently i am locked out of 3 of my4 connection options from my router and limited on speeds on my 4th plus if i connect to pc with adbthe device will try and use your pc connectfor remote connect to upload data andadd backdoor to your device and try hassle you. i currently have quite a bit of new build.prop modifications added by the one on the other end of that server. if you want exploitation then it will either come from a app exploit, stack exploit or a very precise cpu attack. though over heating the cpu is the best bet as it panics hard with no connection to internet to ask for help. you can use temrux as a way to "cd .." into root folder but be fast as the phone will lock you out of a folder the moment you leave it. i have "cp" as much to sdcard as possible but am locked out of transfering data to pc or usb.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Welcome to Verizon since the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. This is why SO MANY people left them. They would not allow a Nexus device be supported on their network. It continues on with the Pixel devices. Verizon does not want you to have control of your hardware.

This is why I have used every loophole against them since 2010. The old unlimited plan. VPN tethering and hotspot bypass because they didn't want people using the phone as a router. VPN to watch videos at 1080p and 4k without the expensive unlimited plans in the past.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Berserknaryan:
all to often the past pushed forth. to yee march forth and hinder
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] 0xf0f:
I'm trying to fix an S8+ where everything is working fine except the touchscreen no longer responding.

Is there a tool that can help figure out if the issue is the digitizer itself, or the connection? For example, does the screen/digitizer come with some kind of self test mode that can highlight points of touch without having to communicate with the main board?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] Deiota77:
Hi.

I own a Z Fold 5 and use a S Pen Slim Case and use the s pen a lot.

Also have a Pitaka case and I'm considering buying a S Pen Fold edition (not the Pro) and I it come it a case for it.

My doubt and I'm asking you guys is that I'd that case is prepared to glue to a case or not, if it just to carry around the pocket.

I want to glue it to my Pitaka case so it cones handy as my slim case.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] _GRIZZLY_:
Try this:

S-Pen Fold5 Edition Holder

This pen holder allows you to use any case (or no case) and still bring the new thinner Fold5 edition S-Pen with you. There is an adhesive strip on the back that holds it securely to the phone, while being removable.NOTE: All orders will now include a vinyl strip that will go between the...

frogcase.store
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] Deiota77:
That holder is a lot expensive since I live in Europe. I prefer to buy the s pen fold that comes with the holder.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5] al4d:
I've been using the Spigen Thin Fit P. It's the only case with a pen folder that I have found that works well with wireless charging car phone mounts because the pen mounts on the side of the front of the case, rather than on the back or on the hinge.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] LittleChest:
PixelReloaded for POCO F3/Redmi K40/Mi 11X [alioth/aliothin]​

What is this?

PixelReloaded is a CLO based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation)

Based on PixelExperience

Whats working?

Wi-Fi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

FM radio

Fingerprint reader

Face unlock

NFC

Lights

Sound/vibration

Known issues

Offline charging images are lost

You tell me

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, THEY'RE ALREADY INCLUDED

Download

Donate

Patreon

Afdian(爱发电)

Stay tuned

My Telegram group​

Android OS version: 13​

Security patch level: November 2023​

Build author/Device maintainer: LittleChest​

Source code: https://github.com/OctopusROM​

Kernel source: Oxygen+ 4.19.301​

Original PixelReloaded developer: Swamoy​

PixelExperience developer: jhenrique09​
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] StenkaRX:
Hi, diffs over pixelexperience?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] rashazad:
None presumably.

This is CAF (CLO) based, so it's expected to run smoother. But the question arises when we notice that Pixel ROMs are AOSP based...

This is initial release and needs improvements; like any other custom ROM. Consider that it runs android 13, without leica and dolby. If you're looking for screenshots, they're just like Pixel Experience.

Overall, it seems to be a nice ROM to try.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] LittleChest:
December Update!

• Change the kernel to Oxygen+ 4.19.301

• Add back 90Hz refresh rate

• Update CLO version

• Other detail changes
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] febry_valdy:
A

Still having bug on charging indicator yeah? I saw it on your group
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] LittleChest:
yes i'm woking on it and will give up soon.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] febry_valdy:
Ganbatte.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] bitepen:
Very good rom
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] JomyeL:
I dont know if there's something wrong with my phone.

Because everytime I send a MMS.

It says "Message Sent"

But then they sometimes receive it.

But most of the time they dont.

...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kaalgoosy:
Just for clarification, is it an issue of the recipient not receiving it at all or not being able to open the mms? I'm also with att and can't count how many times I've sent mms only to hear my buds tell me they either couldn't open it or had no audio, which is very ****ing annoying when you play the sent message and it plays as intended. From all the fixes I've found on xda, still having this issue from the hermes days and wondering if apple is not so crazy for nixing mms for email; at least the email method is consistant. If your recipients aren't receiving at all though, there are alot of factors involved; your mms settings, recipient has no internet...
[Magisk] lupastro82:
Hi, I need to replace a folder or change folder permission, but is a folder with

name_*** (*** = long string like md5 or similar).

Is there any way to work only with name_* (like a regex or similar)?

Hope can be understandable.

Ty.
[Magisk] Renate:
I'm pretty sure that you have to use the explicit name.

Magisk modules are a piece of cake if you are not distributing them.

You don't need to zip or "install" anything, just put your files in /data/adb/modules/MyModule.
[Magisk] lupastro82:
I know, but looks like a random name and I don't know if is possible (maybe with a script or BusyBox, I can try to change folder permission by regex).
[Magisk] Renate:
But isn't the path fixed? Isn't fixing it for yourself sufficient?
[Magisk] lupastro82:
This is folder name. I found a simplest way to disable Facebook lite in-app browser (just change folder permission). But I think foldername_*** change at every install or update so, cannot make a module about this.

With a magisk module, will be simplest 👍

https://salvatorenoschese.it/facebook-lite-ecco-come-disabilitare-il-browser-in-app-root-necessario/
[Magisk] Renate:
Well, this is just in /data

If you are rooted you don't need any Magisk module.

Just do it directly.

No, I've never looked into how that stuff is hashed.
[Magisk] lupastro82:
Yep, I know. I prefer to make a magisk module just for share in my blog and allow anyone with rooted device to do it without problem.

Just this. About me, I can just change permission (indeed, is very simple).

Anyway, ty for reply ☺️👍
[Magisk] DiamondJohn:
look at the mounting script used by ReVanced; its only a couple of lines ie simple. It does the mount via a script (and hence an opportunity to change the name) instead of using a fixed path
[Magisk] Renate:
Then put some lines in service.sh in your Magisk module.

I dunno, here's a start (probably wrong):

find /data/user/0/com.facebook.lite -name 'whatever*' | xargs chmod 0

Or even just:

chmod 0 /data/user/0/com.facebook.lite/whatever*
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] en11gma:
Can someone tell me the IRC Network to join so i can be in Official #TWRP channel?

thanks

ive been googling and all i find is that the twrp people split up and the channel kind of did too.

thats from wikipedia

i google TWRP channel and network and i only get stuff from 2019 and before.

i dont want to join any telegram stuff and i barely do discord.

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series] dr.norton:
my new s9fe+ wifi tablet reboots occasionally and those reboots take forever. i turned off auto optimisation and ram plus. no cover, no case.

i tried safe mode, since official sources always recommend to do first. spent 2 days in safe mode and had no reboot.

so i decided to try factory reset and go forward step by step, veery slowly, as waiting 1 or 2 days on each step.

after the reset i didn't do anything, even i didn't turn wifi on. no reboot in few days. then continue...

wifi on: no reboot

sign in to galaxy store and got updates: no reboot

sign in to playstore and got updates: no reboot

so i spent more than a week and there were no problem at all. then i installed some apps one by one, slowly as i did before.

i can still use my other tablets so i can do this lunatic experiment. i use just a couple of standart apps like office, browser, whatsapp, acrobat etc. nothing special.

i don't know why and when but unfortunately it started to reboot time to time again. it happens less frequently somehow, after the factory reset.

any idea? should i send it back to samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series] netmaniack:
My unit is working fine, so contact support or ask distributor for replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series] dr.norton:
the last update seems to solve my problem. no reboots in the last few days. battery life is much better too.
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
Thread to share GSI roms that are compatible with this device.

I found one so far that all things are working including volte/Nr/mms.

I'm only going to post Android 14 GSI compatible roms. If anyone likes and wants to list any Android 13 GSI roms feel free
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
1.Evolution X A14

Link

Releases · KoysX/treble_build_evo

Script and patches for building PHH-Treble Evolution X - KoysX/treble_build_evo

github.com

Been running this gsi for 24 hours no issues so far.

Data,mms,volte fix

Prerequisite

must have device on stock rom and back up your (persist.img)

After installation of GSI root the device with magisk canary (check attachment) enable zygisk, install BusyBox magisk now reboot device.

Once booted and rooted grab your persist.img from the cpu and copy to devices root of the sdcard then enable USB debugging in developer options.

Open command prompt and restore the persist.img.

Go to settings and open phh settings and install and download ims.apk and install.

Then open dial pad and enter *#*#4636#*#*

And change data to (NR/LTE/GSM/WCDMA)

Now reboot!! You'll be on 5G and calls and mms all work.. UPDATE ***to enable network switch flash magisk network switch see attached..(Best to keep 5g if 5 G is all around you, the switch zip only works completely with LTE)

***Universal safety net magisk zip helped with mms*** (see attached version installed)

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[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
Here's the pixel ims apk and shizuku apk to verify ims registration and enable some features. (See attached)
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
Back up and restore adb commands

Backup Persist.img adb command

dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/storage/emulated/0/Download/persist.img

Restore Persist.img adb command

dd if=/sdcard/persist.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
My GSI installation guide I use.

Install Pre..

Need vbmeta.img from stock firmware and productgsi.img

inside the folder flashing from

1.gsi.img (renamed to system.img)

2.product.img (renamed to productgsi.img

3.vbmeta.img

fastboot reboot fastboot

fastboot erase system

fastboot flash product productgsi.img

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot -w

fastboot reboot
[Moto G Stylus 5G] skyboii1986:
whatup? hope all is well...ive been trying to get this to work but im just not able.i have same carrier and phone but im not able to receive texts from anhyone
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
which gsi are you using? are you on esim or physical sim? Im using "esim" when i tried the gsi with a physical sim inserted i got the same no mms error.

Follow all steps to the T. Let me know if you still have issues.. This Evolution X 14 gsi rom has transformed this phone. I may stay on this particular gsi..
[Moto G Stylus 5G] skyboii1986:
the same gsi. i am on physical sim. im calling metropcs to switch over to e-sim and ill give it another go
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
Updated 2nd post....network magisk zip to flash for network switching... everything working..

we still have flashlight chop.. enable it in phh settings under "Doze Features"
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
More fixes can be found on this thread.

The best configs for GSI roms

Perform this at your own risk. You might LOSE all data on your phone. ( I'm not responsible for any damage to your device ) This is a tutorial for the best configurations to get the best from the GSI roms on the Xiaomi 11T Pro If you are...

xdaforums.com
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jasonmerc:
Linked instructions above didnt work for me, it kept telling me that it couldn't find a system partition in fastbootd. Let me outline what I had to do to make it work. I am running Genevn, RETUS Moto G Stylus 5G 2023, on Verizon if that matters.

Unlock bootloader

Flash genevn twrp recovery, then once in TWRP flash the Copy AB Partitions zip thing, so that you dont screw yourself

You can't do fastboot boot TWRP because it doesnt work for some reason, you have to flash it

Reboot to bootloader

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img

fastboot flash recovery STOCK RECOVERY IMAGE

fastboot reboot fastboot

fastboot flash product THE PRODUCT GSI LINKED ABOVE BY JHJHJHJH

fastboot erase system

fastboot flash system GSI IMAGE

fastboot -w

fastboot reboot

Currently running Lineage OS 20, Android 13 GSI. I do not have 5G connectivity on this GSI after following these instructions, but I have LTE and that's fine with me.
[Moto G Stylus 5G] SETSAE:
Could you link the Lineage GSi you used ?
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jasonmerc:
Here is the repo to find them

I used the Lineage 20 Light, ARM64 (not the Binder one) under Android 13 Unofficial. I'm using the one without GApps but there's a build with them too.

EDIT: Forgot to mention @SETSAE when you first flash you might not have any mobile data, VoLTE, SMS, or anything like that. Don't be alarmed, just go into settings and manually set your APN and carrier type and all of that. You might also need to do the VoLTE Override in Treble Settings as well to make calls and texts work.

Warning 1: you might lose 5G capabilities by flashing a GSI, but LTE will still work fine. This was the case for me on Verizon, I don't know about other carriers.

Warning 2: do not change SIM cards while on a GSI. I tried this (got a new VZW SIM to see if i could get 5G) and now I have nothing. I will need to reset to stock to provision, then go back on a GSI again.
[Moto G Stylus 5G] SETSAE:
I've got B00ST unlimited which can use Sprint, T-Mobile, ATT towers with 3 different APN settings I can use whenever.

* not done anything yet but I will post back later tonight once I get around to trying it.

thankyou
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jasonmerc:
Updated my post above with 2 warnings:

1) you might lose 5G on GSIs

2) if you swap SIMs on a GSI you might screw yourself out of connectivity, go back to stock before requesting a SIM swap from your carrier
[Moto G Stylus 5G] skyboii1986:
As soon as I changed over to e-sim everything worked fine. Needed a little manual tuning but mostly fixing the apn
[Moto G Stylus 5G] defoj10:
@jhjhjhjhjhjh does the fingerprint scanner work? How about the vibration/haptics?
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jasonmerc:
Upgraded from AndyYan's Lineage 20 Light to Lineage 21 Light (A14), everything seems fine. Dirty flash too, kept all data intact. Vibration works, didn't test fingerprint because I don't want any fingerprint data stored on my phone.
[Moto G Stylus 5G] jasonmerc:
The very next morning I plugged my phone into my car radio like I always do, but that time it fried my phone and it won't turn on anymore

Well it was fun while it lasted, good luck with all the dev work everyone, I'll be moving over to the Moto G Stylus 5G 2022 thread
[Moto G Stylus 5G] angry_goldfish:
Wow! It's awesome that GSIs are working with this phone. I will definitely be trying it out in the future. Hopefully some native work will happen. This is a great mid-range phone at a low price too. I just wish more people were working on it.
[Moto G Stylus 5G] rootuser11:
It's been forever since I rooted especially with these partitions A and B stuff. I recently got this phone and was able to unlock the bootloader. I installed magisk apk but I am not sure what I should do next to root this phone. any tips? do i really need to find a stock rom and extract boot.img to root? where can I find the rom? my phone is moto g stylus 5g 2023 from Metro. carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked.