So I managed to downgrade to successfully unlock my bootloader however I am now stuck on 8.0.0.046(092Y) and am unable to OTA update. I have installed magisk and TWRP and they are both currently working however I am curious as to why I cannot update to a newer 8.0 OTA firmware. Any suggestions? The device is an ANE-LX3 single sim.
Because you used wrong firmware.
(092y) or similar numbers are here because wrong firmware..
At least that was case for me, when I installed single SIM firmware over dual SIM phone, and of course, that build number not exist in update servers, so no updates here, till you fix your firmware
Arnys said:
Because you used wrong firmware.
(092y) or similar numbers are here because wrong firmware..
At least that was case for me, when I installed single SIM firmware over dual SIM phone, and of course, that build number not exist in update servers, so no updates here, till you fix your firmware
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This is what I feared, thanks for confirming. I am hoping flashing this will solve my issues. Any advice before doing so?
metalfangs said:
This is what I feared, thanks for confirming. I am hoping flashing this will solve my issues. Any advice before doing so?
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HM.. in link you gave here, is writed about ane-lx1, you mentioned your phone are ane-lx3 single sim, so, I'm not sure it can fix your problem..
And I'm not used that files, and can't say anything about that.
And more important, what was full build number for your phone, aka ane-lx3c779, something like that, can you find it? Then I maybe be able to help.
And ,wulda be great if you type down all you did with phone, what used, etc.
Arnys said:
HM.. in link you gave here, is writed about ane-lx1, you mentioned your phone are ane-lx3 single sim, so, I'm not sure it can fix your problem..
And I'm not used that files, and can't say anything about that..
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I noticed the file name is LX1 however in the description it says its for all models which is confusing. Any idea where I could find an official firmware download for LX3? Even a functional custom rom compatible with my device would be fine if I could find one.
I used hisuite to first downgrade and then used the firmware from this post to dload downgrade again in order to unlock the bootloader. I then factory reset after successfully unlocking the bootloader which left me at build 046.
To be honest I cannot remember what the original build number was although c779 does sound very familiar.
metalfangs said:
I noticed the file name is LX1 however in the description it says its for all models which is confusing. Any idea where I could find an official firmware download for LX3? Even a functional custom rom compatible with my device would be fine if I could find one.
I used hisuite to first downgrade and then used the firmware from this post to dload downgrade again in order to unlock the bootloader. I then factory reset after successfully unlocking the bootloader which left me at build 046.
To be honest I cannot remember what the original build number was although c779 does sound very familiar.
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Hm, did you tried erecovery method ? Maybe that can fix your problem
metalfangs said:
So I managed to downgrade to successfully unlock my bootloader however I am now stuck on 8.0.0.046(092Y) and am unable to OTA update. I have installed magisk and TWRP and they are both currently working however I am curious as to why I cannot update to a newer 8.0 OTA firmware. Any suggestions? The device is an ANE-LX3 single sim.
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Hello there brother. May I humbly ask how did you get your bootloader unlocked after downgrading? Can you share some steps please if you don't mind. Thank you
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Hey Guys,
what do you think is the best costum rom (stable) for the Mate 10 pro?
Is it possible to flash it with Pie 9.0.161?
Thanks for Help :victory:
Just wait for the ota update to pie.
that's definitely a worse rom. i'm on it right now.
wooley4766 said:
Just wait for the ota update to pie.
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I already have the Pie Update via Firmware Finder.
But i want to flash to a stable Pie Rom :fingers-crossed:
Pie Update
HauAbDuLauch said:
I already have the Pie Update via Firmware Finder.
But i want to flash to a stable Pie Rom :fingers-crossed:
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If you have the Pie update from firmware finder it's an approved ROM unless you have a modified recovery it checks and you wouldn't be able to install it if it wasn't approved so you probably have the latest approved ROM
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If you have the Pie update from firmware finder it's an approved ROM unless you have a modified recovery it checks and you wouldn't be able to install it if it wasn't approved so you probably have the latest approved ROM
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but no custom
Hi! Quick question. My BLA-L09 is on build number 8.0.0.131(c782). I'm rooted with Magisk via Pretoriano's TWRP using the all in one tool. I can't receive firmware updates because of this (they fail to install).
If I update to Pie, will I be able to root again with Magisk? How can make this update? I suppose I would need stock recovery back and don't know where to get it from it how to flash it. It was my first time doing this on a Huawei, I'm used to Samsung devices. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
93starletgt said:
Hi! Quick question. My BLA-L09 is on build number 8.0.0.131(c782). I'm rooted with Magisk via Pretoriano's TWRP using the all in one tool. I can't receive firmware updates because of this (they fail to install).
If I update to Pie, will I be able to root again with Magisk? How can make this update? I suppose I would need stock recovery back and don't know where to get it from it how to flash it. It was my first time doing this on a Huawei, I'm used to Samsung devices. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Nope, you won't. Any version from 8.0.0.146 and above will contain the new bootloader which won't let you unlock it or install twrp, magisk or whatever, most probably you will brick your phone like I did.
You'll be a lot safer to stay on what you're on. Huawei did a nifty development to make life miserable to anyone which likes to customize their phone. Maybe they should be called Huapple from now on...
I was in a similar situation as you, 141 if I remember correctly. Installed Xposed via magisk, got a bootloop, did a system restore via erecovery, got it working again and lost magisk/root so thought it would be the time to do the ota, didn't know about the bootloader change so found I was on emui 9, tried to install twrp but that bricked the phone. So I tried to do the system restore via erecovery again, but that didn't work.
After that tried every possible way (inc. paying funkyhw etc.) to recovery the phone, no way. If you try to downgrade it to a version before 146 it will hardbrick leaving you with a paperweigth.
So if I were you, I wouldn't touch a thing. I gave up and am waiting for my Oneplus 6, much better phone for this stuff.
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Nope, you won't. Any version from 8.0.0.146 and above will contain the new bootloader which won't let you unlock it or install twrp, magisk or whatever, most probably you will brick your phone like I did.
You'll be a lot safer to stay on what you're on. Huawei did a nifty development to make life miserable to anyone which likes to customize their phone. Maybe they should be called Huapple from now on...
I was in a similar situation as you, 141 if I remember correctly. Installed Xposed via magisk, got a bootloop, did a system restore via erecovery, got it working again and lost magisk/root so thought it would be the time to do the ota, didn't know about the bootloader change so found I was on emui 9, tried to install twrp but that bricked the phone. So I tried to do the system restore via erecovery again, but that didn't work.
After that tried every possible way (inc. paying funkyhw etc.) to recovery the phone, no way. If you try to downgrade it to a version before 146 it will hardbrick leaving you with a paperweigth.
So if I were you, I wouldn't touch a thing. I gave up and am waiting for my Oneplus 6, much better phone for this stuff.
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Thank you for the info! And what about staying on my current bootloader and flash a custom ROM on my already installed TWRP?
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Thank you for the info! And what about staying on my current bootloader and flash a custom ROM on my already installed TWRP?
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There is a ResurectionRemix rom that can be used for that. Just search for RR-O-v6.0.0-20180402-bkl-OpenKirin.zip it should work as this one's flashable by twrp. I haven't tried it so can't tell if it does. I have the file but I don't know if it's complete as it only contains system.img which seems strange as normally there would also be a boot.img or at least a kernel.img
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There is a ResurectionRemix rom that can be used for that. Just search for RR-O-v6.0.0-20180402-bkl-OpenKirin.zip it should work as this one's flashable by twrp. I haven't tried it so can't tell if it does. I have the file but I don't know if it's complete as it only contains system.img which seems strange as normally there would also be a boot.img or at least a kernel.img
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Thanks! Last question. If I would like to go back to stock using the All In One Tool, how can I flash stock recovery? And where can I find it? Many thanks for your help.
are there custom roms for the huawei mate 10 pro??
cause cant find it on xda.
mine is stock it works but the no status bar pull down on lockscreen is anoying ;( sometimes and that only the stock sms app show on the always screen on...
Hi, just got my Huawei P20 Lite in January and dont know much about them, I've had samsung phones for the past 6 years and they were much easier to deal with.
Anyway, for some reason my wifi will randomly disconnect weather the phone is in use or asleep.
i never had this problem on my other phone and every other device in the house works perfectly.
i have tried restarting, forgetting and reconnecting the network, made sure "WiFi off during sleep" is off. wifi+ is off.
tried the above methods and nothings worked so far, i dont wanna do a factory reset but i will as a last resort.
any advice appreciated, Thanks.
kylebell192 said:
Hi, just got my Huawei P20 Lite in January and dont know much about them, I've had samsung phones for the past 6 years and they were much easier to deal with.
Anyway, for some reason my wifi will randomly disconnect weather the phone is in use or asleep.
i never had this problem on my other phone and every other device in the house works perfectly.
i have tried restarting, forgetting and reconnecting the network, made sure "WiFi off during sleep" is off. wifi+ is off.
tried the above methods and nothings worked so far, i dont wanna do a factory reset but i will as a last resort.
any advice appreciated, Thanks.
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Hi there
Did you do a recent update?
Can you tell me your build number and model please?
Cheers,
AS
ars_chelsea said:
Hi there
Did you do a recent update?
Can you tell me your build number and model please?
Cheers,
AS
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I did a factory reset and hope it works. I currently have 8.0.0.159 (C432) and my model number is ANE-LX1, vodafone branded.
Im hoping the factory reset will sort it out.
Just my penny's worth,I also am facing the same issues,constantly searching & disconnecting,despite having WiFi+ off.
However my software also a Vodafone handset albeit unlocked is on 8.0.0.151 (C782).
kylebell192 said:
I did a factory reset and hope it works. I currently have 8.0.0.159 (C432) and my model number is ANE-LX1, vodafone branded.
Im hoping the factory reset will sort it out.
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The hard reset won't solve it if the issue was still present on your last update 8.0.0.157, so I've done the research and your complete build number is this one C432B157 .
If the issue was not present before on build 8.0.0.157, then I advise you to downgrade to that version. If the hard reset worked then great
In case you need a guide just quote me again
Cheers,
AS
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Davies_90 said:
Just my penny's worth,I also am facing the same issues,constantly searching & disconnecting,despite having WiFi+ off.
However my software also a Vodafone handset albeit unlocked is on 8.0.0.151 (C782).
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Hi there
Same advice as the one for the OP, either downgrade to an older version until they fix it or wait for an the next February patch update
Cheers,
AS
ars_chelsea said:
The hard reset won't solve it if the issue was still present on your last update 8.0.0.157, so I've done the research and your complete build number is this one C432B157 .
If the issue was not present before on build 8.0.0.157, then I advise you to downgrade to that version. If the hard reset worked then great
In case you need a guide just quote me again
Cheers,
AS
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Hi there
Same advice as the one for the OP, either downgrade to an older version until they fix it or wait for an the next February patch update
Cheers,
AS
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Hi AS,
Am I correct in assuming that if I wanted to "rebrand"
To flash "8.0.0.172(C432)" found here ?https://androidhost.ru/Tuu?pt=V1ZJdk9XWTBSMloyVlhRdlNHNVBTa2h6ZG5WQ1FUMDlPdmRCZFdZV2lSNko5NFlDTFgzbzVaZz0%3D thus enabling me to get more frequent updates? Will me being on c782 be an issue if I'm to flash c432
Update; Even after a factory reset its still happening.
Btw i would love to know how to debrand my phone.
I have tried the dload method, erecovery method, and the DNS method of firmware finder and nothing has worked.
Everytime I try i get "software update failed" and it's frustrating. Samsung firmware was easier to manipulate.
Davies_90 said:
Hi AS,
Am I correct in assuming that if I wanted to "rebrand"
To flash "8.0.0.172(C432)" found here ?https://androidhost.ru/Tuu?pt=V1ZJdk9XWTBSMloyVlhRdlNHNVBTa2h6ZG5WQ1FUMDlPdmRCZFdZV2lSNko5NFlDTFgzbzVaZz0%3D thus enabling me to get more frequent updates? Will me being on c782 be an issue if I'm to flash c432
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Hi there
No, to rebrand a phone you need to change the oeminfo image of the system, you must have an unlocked bootloader and a TWRP recovery to backup the current oeminfo image (C782).
Cheers,
AS
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kylebell192 said:
Btw i would love to know how to debrand my phone.
I have tried the dload method, erecovery method, and the DNS method of firmware finder and nothing has worked.
Everytime I try i get "software update failed" and it's frustrating. Samsung firmware was easier to manipulate.
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Hey
Same thing as for the other person, you need to change oeminfo system image to be able to flash a dload package
As for the issue you guys are having with the wifi connection you guys should downgrade via dload package to an older version of your system, example: 8.0.0.159 to 8.0.0.157, this will delete all your data though, so BACKUP FIRST and only then downgrade.
That should work for the Wifi issue.
Cheers,
AS
See my guide for how I did this. I unbranded my uk ee device to a generic European device
My Note 8 was purchased from ATT a couple of years ago. I received the Pie update. Then I decided to switch to T Mobile. As soon as I booted up with a T Mobile SIM, the firmware changed itself to T Mobile.
Now I want to gift this phone to someone who lives in China. I tried to flash the latest U1_XAA firmware to the phone, but so far, it has failed to flash. Is this even possible? Or is there something special I needed to do to flash it with Odin?
Thank you.
de2000 said:
My Note 8 was purchased from ATT a couple of years ago. I received the Pie update. Then I decided to switch to T Mobile. As soon as I booted up with a T Mobile SIM, the firmware changed itself to T Mobile.
Now I want to gift this phone to someone who lives in China. I tried to flash the latest U1_XAA firmware to the phone, but so far, it has failed to flash. Is this even possible? Or is there something special I needed to do to flash it with Odin?
Thank you.
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Follow the instructions to switch from N950U to N950U1 and you'll be fine just don't try to flash anything with a lower boot loader version it'll always fail! If you're on boot loader version 5 then you HAVE TO flash either 5 or 6 no going backwards to 4 or lower! There's a page on the forums to switch from N950U to N950U1.. It's easy to do. This is the page! Make sure you read from page 1 to understand! https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
MrMike2182 said:
Follow the instructions to switch from N950U to N950U1 and you'll be fine just don't try to flash anything with a lower boot loader version it'll always fail! If you're on boot loader version 5 then you HAVE TO flash either 5 or 6 no going backwards to 4 or lower! There's a page on the forums to switch from N950U to N950U1.. It's easy to do. This is the page! Make sure you read from page 1 to understand! https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
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Thank you!
I am a noob at this. I've downloaded the latest U1_XAA firmware from Sammobile. Since I don't know how to decipher the firmware file name to see what bootloader it is, I assumed that it is equal or higher than the Android Pie in my Note 8. I will try flashing again with the PrinceComsy Odin again later since my phone has carrier's Android Pie right now (ATT to T Mobile automatically).
Just checked. Phone has PDA N950USQS6DSG6 and CSC N950UOYN6DSG6. I downloaded PDA N950U1UES6DSH1 and CSC N950U1OYM6DSH1 from Sammobile. Looks like they both are booloader 6, no? Will try PrinceComsy to flash.
Tried flashing, it failed. Don't know what to do now...
de2000 said:
Tried flashing, it failed. Don't know what to do now...
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You need to make sure you use the right Odin and if it doesn't work just reboot into recovery mode and factory reset the phone so you can at least use it where it was before.
I've tried Patched, Prince, and regular Odin. They all failed...
Just wondering if the automatic change of ATT to T Mobile firmware when I changed carrier has anything messing this up.
MrMike2182 said:
You need to make sure you use the right Odin and if it doesn't work just reboot into recovery mode and factory reset the phone so you can at least use it where it was before.
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Anything else I could try?
Thank you.
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Anything else I could try?
Thank you.
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Does it at least boot up? If it does you can just send it the way it is and let whoever you're giving it to see if their sim card will work. It appears as if it's on the latest firmware version already which is boot loader version 6 so you might not be able to switch to the U1 version because Samsung might have blocked it in the new version.
Yeah, it operates as normal when I leave the loading screen. The phone was already unlocked and was used in Asia and Asian SIM card as an ATT phone. If there is nothing else I could do, I'll just have to give it out like the way it is.
Thanks for your help.
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Does it at least boot up? If it does you can just send it the way it is and let whoever you're giving it to see if their sim card will work. It appears as if it's on the latest firmware version already which is boot loader version 6 so you might not be able to switch to the U1 version because Samsung might have blocked it in the new version.
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Hi
I have Mate 20 Pro (Lya-L09, EMUI 9.0.0) that I upgraded from original firmware to 9.0.0.210 using MikeOS method.
Now i just want it back to stock as when i 'check for updates' it never finds any even though i know new firmware has been released OTA.
I have downloaded updated firmware through Firmware Finder (tried both through the phone and through the app)
However, no method seems to work (I've tried all of them). They usually just error out or nothing at all. I've tried/looked at different tools: SP Flash, Flashy, Dload (dialer and eRecovery), MikeOS.
I'm happy to lose everything and start again, i just don't know how and I'm going around in circles looking at various websites and threads.
Any help appreciated.
Which cust is your device ? Cxxx ?
Does your bootloader is unlocked ?
KennyJ78 said:
Hi
I have Mate 20 Pro (Lya-L09, EMUI 9.0.0) that I upgraded from original firmware to 9.0.0.210 using MikeOS method.
Now i just want it back to stock as when i 'check for updates' it never finds any even though i know new firmware has been released OTA.
I have downloaded updated firmware through Firmware Finder (tried both through the phone and through the app)
However, no method seems to work (I've tried all of them). They usually just error out or nothing at all. I've tried/looked at different tools: SP Flash, Flashy, Dload (dialer and eRecovery), MikeOS.
I'm happy to lose everything and start again, i just don't know how and I'm going around in circles looking at various websites and threads.
Any help appreciated.
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Try changing your home internet/Wi-Fi DNS and then use eRecovery. Some ISPs may block access to China sites. At least mine does. When I use my home Wi-Fi, I can't access some China sites, but if I use my cell network instead, I can access those sites without problem.
Factory reset your phone first might help. Since you tried so many ways to update, you might have messed up some system files.
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Which cust is your device ? Cxxx ?
Does your bootloader is unlocked ?
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In the settings: C34E13R1P16
I'm guessing my bootloader is locked, however if there is a way of finding out, please let me know how.
Thanks
Amowagou said:
Try changing your home internet/Wi-Fi DNS and then use eRecovery. Some ISPs may block access to China sites. At least mine does. When I use my home Wi-Fi, I can't access some China sites, but if I use my cell network instead, I can access those sites without problem.
Factory reset your phone first might help. Since you tried so many ways to update, you might have messed up some system files.
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Hi
With recovery I changed my DNS on the router and my phone. With FF, I tested to hicloud and it worked, but when it reset it couldn't access the package and directed me to Huawei website.
Factory reset is something to consider.
KennyJ78 said:
In the settings: C34E13R1P16
I'm guessing my bootloader is locked, however if there is a way of finding out, please let me know how.
Thanks
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Just flash B212 (
http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3469/g1750/v234906/f1/full/update_full_base.zip
)
With this method (Use hisuite UPDATE's option)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?do=showpost&p=78850439
Once on LYA C34 B212, that should bring you back C34 OTAs for your device.
oslo83 said:
Just flash B212 (
http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3469/g1750/v234906/f1/full/update_full_base.zip
)
With this method (Use hisuite UPDATE's option)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?do=showpost&p=78850439
Once on LYA C34 B212, that should bring you back C34 OTAs for your device.
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Thanks Oslo83.
If i'm using the Hisuite update method, how do i point it to the b212 flash? Wouldn't Hisuite just look online for an update?
KennyJ78 said:
Thanks Oslo83.
If i'm using the Hisuite update method, how do i point it to the b212 flash? Wouldn't Hisuite just look online for an update?
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You register an approved B212 on FirmwareFinder, then you used patched hisuite with FirmwareFinder DNS and the Hisuite's update option.
That should update you to B212.
oslo83 said:
You register an approved B212 on FirmwareFinder, then you used patched hisuite with FirmwareFinder DNS and the Hisuite's update option.
That should update you to B212.
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Holy smokes! This worked! I can't thank you enough!
I had some issues originally of HiSuite just kept closing on my laptop when i clicked 'update'. Took about 5 goes and having HiSuite showing on my phone for the update to begin.
Have since downloaded new update OTA (273).
Awesome!
KennyJ78 said:
Holy smokes! This worked! I can't thank you enough!
I had some issues originally of HiSuite just kept closing on my laptop when i clicked 'update'. Took about 5 goes and having HiSuite showing on my phone for the update to begin.
Have since downloaded new update OTA (273).
Awesome!
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C34 otas should now bring you to 9.1
Enjoy.
oslo83 said:
C34 otas should now bring you to 9.1
Enjoy.
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Hello,
I'm also on this version and i got this phone from a german vendor but australian OPTUS branded sad..
is there a way to remove this branding?
i am too having the single sim model lya-09.
chandanbs said:
Hello,
I'm also on this version and i got this phone from a german vendor but australian OPTUS branded sad..
is there a way to remove this branding?
i am too having the single sim model lya-09.
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So far on kirin980 there is only dirty-softrebrand. (DC-Phoenix flash or forced hisuite flash or even possibly renamed dload package flash)
Meaning device's vendorcountry stays the same, but with cust and preload forced to another region. Beware of that on emui10 where it seems there is checks at boot about cust&preload version.
oslo83 said:
So far on kirin980 there is only dirty-softrebrand. (DC-Phoenix flash or forced hisuite flash or even possibly renamed dload package flash)
Meaning device's vendorcountry stays the same, but with cust and preload forced to another region. Beware of that on emui10 where it seems there is checks at boot about cust&preload version.
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I was happy to order a mate 20 pro for 490 euro for a dual Sim but got the single sim sim locked version. I have returned the product asking for a refund. ?.
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
SpectreCular said:
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
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I also have the Samsung A21 from T Mobile (SM-A21UZKATMB). The phone is unlocked by T Mobile but there is no OEM bootloader unlock button under the Developer mode. Changing the date (forward and backward in time), then run the software update did not solve the OEM bootloader unlock button problem. I suspect the carrier (T Mobile) has disabled this function. You will need to unlock the bootloader to install the stock firmware.
To those who have enabled the OEM bootloader in the A21. Is your phone locked to a carrier in the USA like Verizon or T Mobile?
I also have the SM215DL, using straight talk utilizing verizon service, I also cannot unlock the bootloader. Everything you guys did, I did. Nothing worked.
samsung has done this to all A series phones intended for the U.S. from what i understand
Where there's a will, there's a way... someone has messed with my phone too do doesn't that mean that they're altering the data/data partition to r/w. Did you guys try fastboot flashing unlock vs. fastboot oem unlock. I'm going to contact Samsung about this and let u all know what's up.
And also why would there be a usb debugging port if this phone can't be modded? Idon't know the answer but maybe someone more expediency could come in and help us out. I also wonder if the flash_image command or just dd it would bypass it?
... there is NO way, to root the A21(s), see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-possibility.4130739/page-12#post-84944589
MaBo2020 said:
... there is NO way, to root the A21(s), see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-possibility.4130739/page-12#post-84944589
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I confirm that I have rooted my A21S sucessfully using this modified magisk (U3 Rom). No need to patch the whole AP.tar file, just patch boot.img file only. I upload my patched boot.img for those who need it. Just flash it via odin in AP slot. Thank you very much @grccorps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-tar.5299081/
thatha said:
I confirm that I have rooted my A21S sucessfully using this modified magisk (U3 Rom). No need to patch the whole AP.tar file, just patch boot.img file only. I upload my patched boot.img for those who need it. Just flash it via odin in AP slot. Thank you very much @grccorps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-tar.5299081/
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... exactly Step-by-Step, how u do it with downloadlinks of all Software, what u used !
Many Peoples writes, that they have rooted the A21s, but no one shows, how ! With the newest Firmware u cant rooted the Phone, because there is no working TWRP, SuperSU or MAGISK - Version out for this Phone !
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... exactly Step-by-Step, how u do it with downloadlinks of all Software, what u used !
Many Peoples writes, that they have rooted the A21s, but no one shows, how ! With the newest Firmware u cant rooted the Phone, because there is no working TWRP, SuperSU or MAGISK - Version out for this Phone !
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Extract boot.img from AP.tar, then use modified-magisk to patched it
... this Methode is not working, i try it many Times, no RootAcess ! Again: if u have newer Firmware on this Phone (End 2020 - until now) u cant root this Phone ! Maybe on ure Phone an older Firmware ...
And this is my U5 patched boot.img
MaBo2020 said:
... this Methode is not working, i try it many Times, no RootAcess ! Again: if u have newer Firmware on this Phone (End 2020 - until now) u cant root this Phone ! Maybe on ure Phone an older Firmware ...
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I have just made a post here, you can try it
[SHARING] HOW TO ROOT A21S STOCK ROM WITH MAGISK
Hello friends I just want to share how to root A21S stock rom in case anybody needs it: 1. Unlock bootloader 2. (On PC) Extract boot.img.lz4 from AP...tar file, then copy it to phone 3. (On phone) Install ZArchiver to extract boot.img from...
forum.xda-developers.com
... and u shure, it its for the A21s or for A21 ?
The only hope of getting root on this phone is if you find a Dev who's interested enough to build a bootstrap recovery. I've not looked at the firmware & have no idea if there's an exploit that would work for that purpose.
Bootstrap recovery was the only way of getting root/custom recovery back in the days of Motorola D2 & Droid X, the original Droid X. Motorola was THE phone for development... Liberty ROM, Gummy ROM, Simply Stunning, etc.
I would not hold out hopes for that to happen here.
Peace - MS
Seriousfreedom said:
samsung has done this to all A series phones intended for the U.S. from what i understand
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No, Samsung has done this to ALL North American models ever since the Galaxy S8. The bootloaders are not user-unlockable, like they are on international models. However, some models can be rooted via a software exploit if they're running very old firmware, or some models can even be bootloader unlocked via special files, if their firmware version is old enough
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I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
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Mine is rooted. But you have to buy a token.
o.class.jav said:
Mine is rooted. But you have to buy a token.
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what token??
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what token??
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The one generated by the SamPwns steady.bin flash.
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and where does one get 'TWRP' for the Samsung Galaxy A21S?? Thanks for the post its very detailed with very clear instructions, and i agree with you this is the tried and tested and perfect way of rooting your phone, only problem is that this is an unperect world a world where 'TWRP' for the SM-A217F does not exist
I just received a refurbished SM-S215DL (A21,) not as my provider's solution to the VoLTE soon to be required for 4G devices thing and right now it's a pretty severe downgrade for me since it lacks a lot of basic functionality I'm used to from my 2017 phone running LineageOS. Obviously it's pretty unlikely or probably outright impossible to ever see a real LineageOS ROM for this thing (and even if someone ever does it probably would be insanely unstable or incomplete,) but if I could at least root it (even if I have to manually patch or something) it would really help me out a lot. Has just nothing really been found short of sending some unknown person online some very very key device details and money (which I don't have or I'd be buying something else anyway)? (Also kind of suspicious that whatever method they're using isn't something available to the public anyway...)