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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vskire:
DO NOT install stock Firmware, otherwise you will lose your data, you should try to install TWRP and move your data away to a SD card, then try to install stock firmware with Odin through download mode again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
Oh, is there a video for the tutorial? I'm not quite familiar with installing it. And for info, my phone is produced in indonesia. I've checked and it said americas or europe, I'm not sure on what to install.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vskire:
You can search on YT "How to install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy S8"

I think it doesn't matter if you install america or europe ones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
Alright, thanks! I'll try it after I get home
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
Do you know how to disable FRP Lock? I got told to do so but uh, all I can find is the one I need to access my phone on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vskire:
You don't need to disable FRP Lock to install TWRP Custom recovery. I think it deletes if you flash stock firmware, but I still don't want to get to that point, first we should pull files out of the phone, second try to make phone usable again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
I did try earlier, and this is my resultView attachment 6103570
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vskire:
Try flashing this while in download mode.

I noticed there is no TWRP 3.7.0_9-0 for S8, maybe you have tried to flash an incompatible one
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
Ok thanks! I'll try it right now!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
I just tried it and I still got the same error, it said [ Custom Binary(RECOVERY) Blocked By FRP Lock ] on my phoneView attachment 6103575
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vskire:
Sorry, I don't have more acknowledge, I haven't faced FRP lock problems since I haven't installed TWRP in Android 4.3 and up.

You will have to sacrifice your WhatsApp data if you want to restore the phone and use it again.

If you still want to recover the phone, I can help you to do that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sammykwok:
Alright then is fine, Can you help me with it?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Sarr_:
Hi,

i have a AT&T branded S22 ULTRA SM-S908U, and since i live in italy i can't recive all the updates.

My question is: can i flash a unlocked Europe version (like SM-S908B) on my phone or i risk to brik it?

If yes, can someone forward me to a tutorial?

Thanks you very much and sorry for my bad english :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] vuittion:
I doubt you can unlock the bootloader on a AT&T branded smartphone. So the answer would be no.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 5] kingfash:
Good day everyone,

I have a brand new Galaxy Watch 5 I bought when I traveled to China last month, but I didn't know smartwatches are locked to regions as this is my first smartwatch. I don't have access to the Play Store. I have updated the Play Store services and installed Google Play Store using GeminiMan WearOS Manager, but the Play Store is not working. It closes immediately after launching.

Can someone please guide me step by step on how to make the Play Store work or how I can flash it to another region?

My galaxy watch 5 models is SM-R910.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 5] kingfash:
Resolved by following the steps stated here: https://xdaforums.com/t/flash-sgw5-with-netodin-succeed.4551903/
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
So our IT admin apparently doesn't like Chrome, considers it to be a security risk, and is going to migrate everyone from Chrome to Brave.

Out of the box I'm not sure I'm impressed. I like the integrated privacy and ad blocking features but I don't like the "premium" stuff or the crypto ads.

I understand that Chrome has its own issues but I also like being able to separate work from personal with multiple profiles, since our company also uses Google Workspace. This doesn't seem to be a feature in Brave.

I'm not really sure what to think at this point. It's not up to me obviously but I was wondering who else has used Brave and what you've thought of it, as well as what browsers you may prefer.
[Off-topic] supertechman007:
I prefer brave on my android phone, not care of any premium features all I need is browser works fine without glitches and smooth

Also there is search engine save your privacy and you can make it fetch some results from google

Also I love this Ai module, helped me a lot👍

But that I can not find in brave on my Linux desktop

But why you need chrome in work? I think your phone will handle what you want

Also I think you can enjoy with synchronized your data in all devices uses brave
[Off-topic] blackhawk:
I use an older version. You can turn off the Brave points and splash screen crap. Once set up it runs well and is near bullet proof. No malware ever made it through Brave in 5 years. It's my primary search and forum browser, I use the Samsung browser for vids.

It has a nasty habit of wanting to run at boot and in the background. I close it when not using to avoid excessive battery usage. This I don't like. Newer versions may have corrected this. I'm using Rethink firewall now to tone it down the rest of the way as far as ads and Google data mining. I get 6-8%@hour SOT when using Brave less if I stream vids.

I don't like it's backup. I finally had it and use ColorNote now to save all my bookmarks.

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[Off-topic] SyCoREAPER:
To me it's a false sense of security that is overhyped and your IT Admin is a sheep rather than reading into it themselves. It's bloated, crypto focused and I honestly don't trust it at all. Plenty of others that share my views as well.

If Privacy/Security is a priority over performance, which id argue is valid for IT, IceRaven or Mull (Firefox based) are superior options.

Alternatively there is Vivaldi (Chrome based) and Privacy Browser (OSS on F-Droid).
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
Maybe I'm just old and cranky, but I despise AI.

I don't see how this is helpful. I'm talking about a web browser on a work computer, my phone has nothing to do with it.
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
What are your thoughts on Chrome as is? Obviously it's a privacy issue, but from a security/vulnerability standpoint?

I definitely don't agree with him on everything, he thinks CalyxOS is the best thing ever while I prefer the convenience of syncing everything with my Google account (privacy be damned, eh?)

But, he's the IT admin so he gets to do things how he wants
[Off-topic] blackhawk:
I don't trust Chrome and don't use it. I keep it disabled.

Brave is secure as long as you don't do stupid things.

The worst you have to do is close the tab and occasionally the browser then effected tab on reopening if you hit a bad site.

Worse case is clearing the cache. Having to clear browser data is almost unheard of to purge it. As such it's a rock... it will support over a hundred open tabs.
[Off-topic] chocolote4444:
I

I strongly would consider Firefox + Ublock origin. It has all the privacy features without pushing all the crypto bs.

Also as for integrated adblocking, I personally do not like. While it's nice to have the adblocking is controlled by brave and the out of control for the users whereas extensions such as ublock origin works much better without breaking sites. Plus users get to choose what elements to block. Brave just feels bloated to me. Remember that brave is nothing more than a chromium fork and I despise Google's chromium ecosystem. Also with manifest V3 to be soon be a requirement, it's actually not good for the end user despite their security improvement claims it has. Many IT professionals I know use Firefox or a hardened version of a chromium fork.

Recently I've had many sites break under brave. Sure, does it work for most sites? Maybe yeah for the long run, however if that one site you need to use don't play well with braves anti tracking features then you have no choice but to either disable it all or try a different browser.

That's just my personal opinion
[Off-topic] SyCoREAPER:
IMO Chrome, at least on Android (Win is fine thanks to Extensions), is atrocious Spyware.

There are plenty of alternatives if the Chrome platform is desired. There is Chromium, Thorium and Chromite (the best privacy fork IMO) and aforementioned Vivaldi which isn't quite as security rich, it's more stable.
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
I used to use Firefox, way back before Chrome was even a thing. Didn't like it much then, don't like it much now.

Fair points
[Off-topic] Austinredstoner:
I would just stick to Chrome. I tried other Browsers on my phone, but they're all slower than chrome and they don't even feel fast at all, Chrome is the only browser I used on my phone that is fast. On the PC (Windows) I also use chrome, but I also use Microsoft edge on PC but Chrome is still faster than Microsoft edge.

Update: I tried brave it's fast, but Chrome still feels faster than Brave.
[Off-topic] qwertyuiop1289:
Firefox is my primary browser on PC, but not on android. It's powerful due to addons support, but it's also much slower than Chrome-based browsers. "Pure" Chrome is not an option as it doesn't have an adblock (I can't live without it) and because of privacy reasons. I used to use DuckDuckGo browser for some time, but its adblock doesn't meet my requirements. Then I found Brave, which is a good compromise between speed and adblocking. The only problem is the crypto bloat, I haven't found any solution for it (althought most of these things need to be enabled first).
[Off-topic] spiritedawayyoda:
I used to love Firefox when I was younger and then I switched to Chrome permanently at some point. Tried Brave, didn't really click with me, but I can't say it's not a decent browser. A bit slower than Chrome, but still okay.
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
So far it seems OK. It is built on the Chromium codebase after all. It is irritating having to log back into Facebook every time I open the browser, haven't figured out what settings are making it forget me. And it would be nice to still have the option to sync everything with my Google account.

It seems rather strange to me that the guy who doesn't allow VPNs or remote desktop services on our network is encouraging me to use a browser specifically designed to use TOR...
[Off-topic] blackhawk:
It's the settings I think. Mine doesn't do that; I stay logged into sites unless the tab is closed.

I'm running Android 9 and 10 so it could be more $hit Gookill's lame new security protocols screwed up.

Prior to Android 11 the Brave builds had better real time security overview and controls. Scoped storage(?) screwed that to hell. The older versions seemed faster too. I may go back to an earlier version to regain that functionality... been considering it.

Brave is a strange critter. So is Rethink firewall but so far both have been rock solid. Together they do a real good job of taking out the trash. Been using Brave since about 2016. In all those years nothing has breached it into the system (user approved downloads not included).

It's not untypical for me to have dozens of tabs open for many months🤣 At times more than 100... it's tab indicator stops at 100.
[Off-topic] samcurran_ruf:
Does the brave browser allow the creation of different profiles like chrome does? Opera doesn't

offer this feature. Which Chromium technology does Brave use? I want to switch from Chrome, but I need access to profile creation.
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
It does. It's a bit hidden but you can create different profiles under Menu > More Tools > Add New Profile
[Off-topic] Retrial:
Chrome is secure as much Brave is, since both built on chromium. Privacy wise, Brave is much better.

I personally never install Chrome. If I want chromium based browsers in my dekstop, I always use Brave with crypto stuff disabled but my main is Firefox+uBlock origin. In Android, Brave is my main browser for various reasons.

You can also check some Brave Configurations you can do in desktop brave. However there is some bugs and issues in desktop version which I don't like and I've reported here and here.

I read that you use Google Workspace so I think you will need Chrome on that matter.
[Off-topic] blackhawk:
I was working in the lab late one night,

when my eyes beheld an eerie sight.

He found the Experimental Brave Flags...

brave://flags
[Off-topic] V0latyle:
I'm not terribly concerned about privacy, I just thought it was funny that our IT manager thought Chrome was less secure considering they're both based on Chromium. I tried to argue the point with him but he said it's not debatable, he doesn't want anyone using Chrome.🤷‍♂️
[Magisk] Lassie111:
I skipped some security updates in the past months cause it takes significant amount of time to patch the firmware and flash it every month.

Now I want to update to the newest firmware (One UI 6.1). Can I do it without flashing the previous updates first? I also don't want to lose all my data, so I will flash the `HOME_CSC` tar.
[Magisk] supertechman007:
Easy

First download latest version from samfw.com

After extracting zip file patch ap file but

You must use magisk 26.3 (I am not sure if it won't make bootloop with oneui6.1 as it works fine with oneui6.0) reflash with other files bl, ap, cp and CSC not CSC home after flashing them boot into recovery and make a factory reset, reboot, finish all steps, download latest version of magisk and reinstall it as a direct method, if you want to update magisk.

And boom you have updated your system and rooted it

Do not forgot, you may not be able to rollback
[Magisk] Lassie111:
First, why v26.3 and not v27?

Second, I said I do NOT want to wipe data, why do you suggest flashing CSC?
[Magisk] supertechman007:
You must wipe data you already have encryption in your phone (if you removed it try to flash CSC_home idk if it will work or not)

Magisk 26.3 won't make any bootloops any higher versions made a bootloops with oneui 6.0 but you can update it after flashing or switch to unofficial magisk (like magisk delta) without any problems
[Magisk] tutibreaker:
get the update from any trusted site, the flash it using odin and done
[Magisk] supertechman007:
Yeah that what I said but this steps to keep the phone rooted

many trust and recommend samfw.com
[Magisk] Lassie111:
I've seen the installation documentation in the magisk website. My question whether I can skip firmware versions and avoid data wipe. I already have Magisk installed, this will not be a fresh root install, just an update.
[Magisk] supertechman007:
No you can not as I know

I suggest to make a backup for your files

Also you can make a full backup (apps with data, sms, contacts and more) with swift backup - need root for some features -
[OnePlus 11R (Ace 2)] kdinuk:
Hi, I have safepal installed on mobile. For some reason it's not opening. Is it possible to retrieve app data from the mobile? If so, please guide me. Any help is really appreciated. For reference I have attached my mobile info and app screenshot.
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] chiteroman:
Also I can't update Mi Find app via adb:

adb: failed to install .\com.xiaomi.finddevice_20.0.0-2000_minAPI34_maxAPI33(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_APK: Package com.xiaomi.finddevice is a persistent app. Persistent apps are not updateable.]

Due this bug, I can't register device, so I can't unlock bootloader :(

Xiaomi requires v20 to register the device:

https://www.reddit.com/r/XiaomiGlobal/comments/1b73kiw

Do you know any solution? Or I need to wait to new ROM release?
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] NOSS8:
I just updated a Xiaomi 11 T pro from Miui to HyperOS(Release date 2024-05-06) and I performed a factory reset, since then it has been impossible to activate the localization while it was with MIUI,also impossible to activate the synchronization of calls and messages, it was an old bug which returned.:mad:.
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] chiteroman:
Even with data format it doesn't work because it's a system app...
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] NOSS8:
Which would mean that the system is not up to date with an update from Miui to hyperOS?
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] mvikrant97:
Try to update using samfw tool.

Enable USB Debugging on the device >> Install APK >> Select APK >> INSTALL

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[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] chiteroman:
It doesn't work... I can't update the app.
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] chiteroman:
Fixed downgrading Mi Cloud version.
[Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro / Redmi K70E] NOSS8:
Version com.xiaomi.finddevice_20.0.0-2000(Rename to find.apk), installed without problem with ADB by activating USB debugging/install via USB/USB debugging (security settings).
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] ivoda:
Hello to everyone. It seems to me that camera on this phone is worst than on my last A53. Photos are grainy, video is too gray.

On aplication Device Info HW, shows that it has 10mp, 12mp and 12,5mp cameras, and the last one's maximum resolution is 50mp. I didn't know that before buying it. Compared to Iphone is very bad, and S24+ is a flagship? Funny. Let's have a hope that some update will fix it somehow.

What do you think, some hint, maybe camera setup could make it better?View attachment 6102936
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] Eddie Hicks:
Thank goodness the camera is not a deciding feature when I buy my phones. Mine seems OK to me, but I'm curious what other's have to say.
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] QinGco1989:
U can use the Google Camera —— AGC 8.4 Mods ,no need root and other steps.but the s24+ CMOSs are really bad for use. The app "Expert RAW" IS Not very useful. IF U NEED AGC STEPS, I COULD MAKE A VIDEO ,HELP U.
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] ivoda:
Well, I've tried AGC 8.4 in despair, but didn't get nothing crucial, maybe I don't use it properly. It closes too much times, also can't get 50mpx with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] QinGco1989:
What processor does your phone have? My device is 8gen3.
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] ivoda:
Exynos 2400, overall it works well
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] Pandemic:
Yeah here to and its great also, no lag, heat or any issues 😎
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] iceepyon:
If you have installed a custom OS onto your device, instead of using the pre-installed manufacturer's OS, then of course the camera performance is not going to be very good. As you have lost the photo optimization software that came bundled with the pre-install factory OS.

While the cameras on the S24+ aren't going to win any photography awards. You need to understand that the cameras on mobile devices are meant to be used as standard point and shoot cameras. You are obviously not going to be taking super hi-res awarding wining photographs using a mobile device. For that you would be using a SLR or DSLR camera with a high quality lens
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] ivoda:
No, I don't have custom os, and don't expect results better than iphone, but at least as iphone, nothing more.

The phone isn't something that I've never seen before, I'm aware of it's capabilities...
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] 0rigin:
What's the font you're using?
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] ivoda:
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ZfdalgonaC is font.
[Samsung Galaxy S24+] CamoGeko:
I dont have any issue with camera quality on my S24+.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] dogankestel:
One UI 6.1 is downloadable now in INSView attachment 6102941
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NukerB52:
Is it viable every where? I'm in sweden.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] rajackar:
Confirmed.

Downloading now in NL.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] *elmo*:
even security updatete from May is avaliable - EUXView attachment 6103714
[Samsung Galaxy S22] berky47:
What custom font is this?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] *elmo*:
Sony sketch
[Samsung Galaxy S22] berky47:
Thank you, POLSKA POWER!
[Samsung Galaxy S22] *elmo*:
THANKS

THANKS and greeting from Poland! My best font ever.....
[Samsung Galaxy S22] trinhhongha90:
Is anyone having trouble loading the language pack in the interpreter software?View attachment 6104359
[Samsung Galaxy S22] azar37981:
Hi, i have AT&T locked S22 bought in US. When i click on Check For Updates in Settings, it says "No update is available for your device at this time. Please try again in 24 hours" What should i do?

Model: SM-S901U

CSC: S901UOYN2BVL1
[Samsung Galaxy S22] *elmo*:
S22 new update available for Poland PLS

Performance and stability with security from May

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[Samsung Galaxy S22] intesp:
Hi, has anyone tried to root S22 with One UI 6.1?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] *elmo*:
July update for S22 EUXView attachment 6123285
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] caccola69:
Hi everyone, my camera has been blocked for a few days (in any application). It worked fine for two years and suddenly (within a day) it stopped working (black screen).

The phone is rooted with version 11_a.11 and I have never had any problems. What do you propose me to do?

Thanks for your help
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Klangerzeuger:
Clear cache and data of your app and try again. 🤷‍♂️
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] caccola69:
Thanks for the advice but I've already done that without success
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Klangerzeuger:
Reset your Device and be happy. Then it is working again.
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] caccola69:
What type of recovery do you recommend so as not to lose data? Thank you
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] Klangerzeuger:
Reseting the device wipes everything, including data, there is no other way. In the Rom search for reset and select factory reset.
[vivo X100 Pro] yosef tarhabat:
is the pre applied screen protector that comes with the vivo x100 Chinese model made from glass ?

does it protect from falls and smashes ?

Will I be better off using a third party tampered glass screen protector ?

Vivo x100 and vivo x90 users ?
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] xda24xx:
"I just wanted to install the latest Android 10 KDZ....G710EM30h_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0927.kdz How do I do that?"

"I've gotten to the point where I'm holding down the volume button, I've plugged in the USB cable, and now 'firmware update' is displayed on the phone."

I've tried several LG UP versions, but I keep getting error messages like 'wrong.dll,' etc."
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] xda24xx:
I have already found a solution on my own."

Kdz Installer new LG Phones - How to at README.TXT.zip

drive.google.com
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] rinnycoop121:
Can someone please assist me with unlocking my bootloader for my Nokia G310 5g from T-Mobile.

let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] RootedToTheRoots:
Hello! I have recently flashed my phone (Samsung A505FN) with Mint Kernel and Copperhead V7.4 ROM and I'd like to overclock the CPU and GPU. What is the best (free) app for overclocking?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] supertechman007:
Fkm

Lspeed
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] RootedToTheRoots:
Thanks! But I'm looking for an app to set the specific CPU and GPU frequency speed, but meanwhile I'll use these. Thanks a lot!!! :)
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] supertechman007:
Use custom kernel
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] RootedToTheRoots:
I am.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] supertechman007:
Okay try this apps (need root) and they can mange that
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] RootedToTheRoots:
Yeah I am but I'm looking for an alp where you can set the specific Ghz speed
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] supertechman007:
Samsung A13 (A137f) - Guides and assets 🇵🇸🔻

Control everything in your phone kernel (over clock, change CPU speed, etc...)

t.me

This is FKM a friend sent me and I saved it in my channel
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] RootedToTheRoots:
Thanks a lot it works really nicely.