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I have a Tab S3 WiFi only LDU, still running Android 7.0. Can it be reliably flashed to the latest firmware? If so, how do I figure out which version I need? As it's an LDU, it has no carrier version to pick. Should I just opt for the regional one? Is the newest firmware substantially better...

As you probably know Gmail's nimble sibling Inbox is about to be deprecated. Google announced that its defining features would be moved to Gmail but Bundles, its killer streamlining ability, has yet to appear, never mind the actual bundles I have created and customized over years. However, the...

In the end it turned out to be a problem with the motherboard. I had replaced the USB mini-board when it began to charge slowly, presumably due to a worn out connector. It seems that when I pushed the replacement board into the plastic brackets which are meant to keep the board in its place, a...

I would like to add selected YouTube playlists as channels to the Android TV (Oreo 8.1.0) home screen. I would like a separate channel for each playlist. I would like for them to show the latest content first and auto-update as new content is added. Is this possible, without creating the app?

I'm preparing my Nexus 9 16GB WiFi for resale. Its front and rear camera don't work, and neither does the flash LED. I first noticed the issue a while ago. I can't remember when. I tried some suggestions offered on XDA but: - different apps don't solve the issue; - flushing the device caches...

That might do it. But doing a real root-canal, as Miles O'Brien would say, pff, I'm not quite there yet.

I think I'm running the pico variation of Gapps but I've added apps since. Beyond that, it would be peculiar if somehow all camera apps developed corrupted caches, all resulting in the same bug, and erasing any and all would fix the problem. It would be a near-religious experience. As to doing...

No luck.

Footej does not work for me either, unfortunately.

Can't connect the camera My camera hasn't worked for as long as I can remember. The packaged app crashes out with "Can't connect to the camera" and the other apps I have tried (Footej Camera and Manual Camera) hang or crash as well. The front camera is not working either. I can't be sure...

Thank you for the suggestion. For anyone interested, the thread referred to is: anyone yet found a ZERO-magnet folio-style case?

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, one day's use isn't much evidence to bet on. See https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s3/accessories/beware-auto-sleep-tab-s3-t3625213

I've used an original Samsung keyboard cover so far but I'd like to switch to a cover whose front flap folds out of sight to form the rear support. I recall there was some concern that several auto-wake covers were causing issues with the digitizer, borking the accuracy and sensitivity of the...

I never noticed any issues, but I didn't have the phone for long and I don't frequently use applications that make a point of relying on GPS. That said, I have a good impression of the buyer. Friendly and comfortable with technology. As to needing to pry the screen off, do you mean detaching...

I recently sold a used N7105 on eBay. The buyer informs me the GPS isn't working. Keep in mind I myself cannot physically inspect the device or modify the software, the phone is in another country now. I might have to walk the buyer through troubleshooting so the simpler the procedures, the...

I am looking to sell an old phone, but the prospective buyer would like stock KitKat and the Knox counter reset. I've read several older threads and they boil down to: 1) use TriangleAway to reset the flash counter but 2) it may brick your phone and 3) the flash counter isn't the same as the...

Thank you. I'll try this weekend and let you know how it turns out.

What is this? In the end I replaced the motherboard with one I bought on eBay. The process was simple, using a YouTube video to walk me through the steps. I did walk into a peculiar circuit sticker which was partly stuck to the top of the inside of the cover, and tore. The switch out worked...

Weekly updates do not work from the update interface. The package is downloaded but after TWRP is launched nothing happens, and the update has to performed manually. Latest TWRP. What might be the problem?

Altered Carbon came out Friday. For some reason, its colorspace is regraded during playback on my Tab S3. The anomaly takes a few seconds to manifest, but the switch can be observed in the opening credit sequence. At first the lettering is bright red, then it turns into a washed out orange...

Yes. Is that reversible? Can the Samsung stock image be restored with Odin, or is this a one way road? ---------- Post added at 11:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 PM ---------- Tried, same result. Removed SD-Card, same result. EDIT: Tried again. It worked. Booted into the...

The various ROMs may all use the same battery raportage code, which doesn't account for this discrepancy. After all, most ROMs are just fancy reskins of stock Android. That said, maybe Samsung support can shed some light on what's going on. On a side note? Is there anyone who reads this...

After wiping with TWRP and reflashing, LineageOS booted into the Setup Wizard but keeps spewing error messages. If you'll want the logcat, just skip to the end. First that the Clock has stopped, then a an endless stream about Google Services Framework. When I'm offered the choice to setup my...

I'm on an N7105. After flashing lineage-14.1-20180105-nightly-t0lte-signed.zip and open_gapps-arm-7.1-micro-20180106.zip with twrp-3.2.1.0-t0lte.img, boot proceeds to the LineageOS splash. After a few minutes it shows the tripple-circle logo, then restarts the splash. It has now remained there...

I think this may be a software/firmware problem, not a problem with the battery.

I have noticed the same issue, I think. I suspect it is a general bug. Guys, try charging your phone while in Android. When it reads 100%, switch off your device. Either leave the charge cable attached or reattach it after you have switched off. Now wait for the off-line charging icon to...

The freezing/restarting has recommenced. By now I suspect the UFS is broken. Can the UFS be replaced -- is the part sold somewhere -- or do I need to exchange the whole motherboard?

In the end, I replaced the phone and auctioned it for parts. Thank you for your counsel all the same.

My IMEI seemed correct as well. The problem was with something in the EFS partition which resulted in IMEI status NG, and I only discovered this was the issue after seeing the actual IMEI status assessment by the servicemode. I repeat: the IMEI numbers shown by *#06# didn't indicate anything was...

If your backup is of your recent, working setup, it might be interesting to compare it to your current EFS. I have no suggestions as to how to inspect the contents of a backup.

There may be other ways to verify the IMEI Status, but that is beyond what I know. Someone more expert may have advice.

If you can figure out how to get into servicemode on your device (which is what *#0011# does on my device) then you can check the IMEI status, or if you're confident you can restore the EFS partition try the method I described above. Beyond that, I'm a virtual noob. My only counsel is to be...

I seemed to have the proper IMEI, too, but it's status was NG anyway. Check *#0011# if you haven't yet, to verify.

DoHave a look at your IMEI status with *#0011# If it's NG you may have inadvertently corrupted your EFS partition. I dealt with that myself recently. If that's the case, if you've got a backup of the EFS, try to restore it. If not, backup your EFS to your PC or another secure external location...

The Android filesystem is substantially more compartmentalized than that of most desktop operating systems, and the tools to make backups reflect that. Some backup only user data, some include apps with that, some include the system with that, some include EFS with that, some include every...

Are there tools that can backup and restore the entire EMMC of the Note 5, not just efs? There's plenty for Qualcomm devices, but I'm having trouble finding reliable methods to do so on Exynos based devices.

What version of Smart Switch offers initialization for SM-N920C Note 5's? The latest version doesn't include initialization anymore at all, and an older version I tried stated that initialization was not supported for Note 5's.

Can EMMC Raw Tool by unbrickandroid.com or HDDRawCopy by hddguru.com be used to reliably backup and restore the ~ entire ~ EMMC of a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-920C? If you wish to be terse, a link to a thread on the state of play of EMMC backups would also be appreciated.

I managed to restore network service, using TWRP. Taking care to choose [Keep Read Only] when starting up TWRP, [Mount] EFS. Then with [Advanced]\[File Manager] create a copy of EFS in sdcard\Download. On the PC, create a copy of the EFS folder which is now visible in the phone's Download...

There are plenty of tools that backup a selection of "top-level" partitions (system, data, etc) but is there any way to dump and restore the entire EMMC?

I'm unable to root my Note 5 running Nougat 7.0 (N920CXXS3CQK1), either from Odin or TWRP. √ USB Debugging and Unlock OEM √ Odin 3.12.3 from XDA √ CF-AR N920CXXS3CQK1 from firmware.mobi √ USB drivers from Smart Switch. √ Note 5 Added to Odin when I enter download √ extracted the .tar.md5 from...

I've enabled USB Debugging and Unlocked OEM, downloaded the latest Odin and the correct baseband version of CF-AR from firmware.mobi. I've installed the USB drivers by installing Smart Switch. Odin recognizes the Note 5 when I enter download and flashing the image.tar.md5 extracted from the...

Extract what? The modem.bin and flash it as CP? Should that correct the IMEI Status NG issue?

I've checked the SIM and it's in good condition. I've tried a number of firmwares, none of which resolves the "No service" issue. I've spoken to several Dutch Note 5 owners and they seem to have a variety of Iraqi, UAE and Russian firmwares and those all work. It would seem it either ~ is ~ a...

I'm struggling with a ROM. Two (Samsung Note 5 SM-N920C) phones, same firmware. One can register with the mobile network, the other cannot. In an effort to determine whether it's a hardware or software issue, I'd like to verify the modem board and related hardware are functioning properly. Is...

Given that no official firmware exists for the EU, what do I need to flash a SM-N920C to work in the EU? I bought one second hand. It worked on the Dutch mobile network but had some significant software issues. After flashing the latest Russian Nougat firmware, the phone itself works well but it...

There are two UAE (United Arab Emirates) ROMs: LYS and XSG. Both fail in Odin, while the Russian ROM succeeds. I've tried multiple times. I noticed that while the order of images (boot.img, recovery.img, system.img, etc) differs between all three ROMs, both UAE ROMs fail shortly after...

Downloaded the latest Odin from the thread on XDA: PASS. Upgraded successfully to the latest Russian Nougat release. Unfortunately, now I have "Emergency calls only", and I get an "Error while searching for networks" when trying Settings\Mobile Networks\Network Operators\Search Networks...

Tried flashing but Odin 3.07 seems to hang on "NAND writing started!" After 30 minutes I examined the Odin process in Windows' Task Manager, and it seemed completely inactive (0% CPU). Tried again, same result. Restarted the phone, and it booted straight into the existing ROM, which appeared...

Like being from a container of original phones that fell from a ship? Not a single one lifted by a pickpocket. Whatever the case may be, geekbench 4 reports the same hardware as on Wikipedia. Unfortunately the CPU test keeps crashing the phone at around 60% - about a minute or two into the...