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PIN/Pattern required to enable fingerprint

Why is it when I set a fingerprint, I set a pattern for the mandatory backup security but when I try to unlock with fingerprint it asks for a pattern saying "Pattern required to enable fingerprint"?

As far as I know, as an extra security, a pattern/pin code is necessary when the phone is restarted/ switched on, once you chose to use the fingerprint scanner.

Howling Wolf said:
As far as I know, as an extra security, a pattern/pin code is necessary when the phone is restarted/ switched on, once you chose to use the fingerprint scanner.
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It's every time I lock it
Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Finally figured it out.
It happens when screen is locked by a 3rd party app, in my case I use nova double tap to lock screen.
Was wondering why (and forgot to mention) it seemed random.
Edit: for Nova users looking for a workaround, if you enable screen off by root access method it will use a secure lock and enable the fingerprint to unlock.

Heisenberg420 said:
Finally figured it out.
It happens when screen is locked by a 3rd party app, in my case I use nova double tap to lock screen.
Was wondering why (and forgot to mention) it seemed random.
Edit: for Nova users looking for a workaround, if you enable screen off by root access method it will use a secure lock and enable the fingerprint to unlock.
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yeah a lot of screenapp does ask.... if you are on elementalx you could use button mapper which gives you the same functionality of double to sleep and more doesn't ask for patter/pin everytime you unlock

This started to happen to me after a bug crashed the phone and had to force restart it holding volume down + power. I only have the default launcher so I guess it's factory reset time for me

Heisenberg420 said:
Why is it when I set a fingerprint, I set a pattern for the mandatory backup security but when I try to unlock with fingerprint it asks for a pattern saying "Pattern required to enable fingerprint"?
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For what it's worth, I had the same issue (until I found this thread) and it was caused by Action Laucher 3. The launcher was set as a Device Administrator and was granted permission to "Power screen off". Once I removed that permission my troubles were over.

Seems to me that it makes sense once you have a fingerprint setup, to require a pin as well. Why? Because what if the fingerprint reader stops working? You won't be able to login?!?!
Not sure until the poster above mentions a pattern is required. Normally it is a pin if you want. Then the PIN required upon restart option as well that is there.
Of course, if you are rooted, you can delete the system files that control/store that...but if not rooted with TWRP, you would have to try a master reset I would assume?!?!
IDK...guess I never thought of testing that out...haha

Guys, i hope it's ok if i conquer this thread for my question but i got serious issues here.
Got my 10 back from repair today and restored my backup.
But dumb me it seems as if i set a password/patern whatever and i can't remember it.
So after the first restart i can't unlock my phone cause it's asking for the code (and won't let unlock only with fingerprint) and i can't remember.
All combination that i would have used are wrong and now i got a working phone back again (after almost 2 month of repairing) and can't unlock it.
Is there any way of bypassing/ignoring the restart password or is it possible to only unlock it again with the fingerprint that is stored?
As i don't know what i should do if i don't get my phone unlocked

bmwbasti said:
Guys, i hope it's ok if i conquer this thread for my question but i got serious issues here.
Got my 10 back from repair today and restored my backup.
But dumb me it seems as if i set a password/patern whatever and i can't remember it.
So after the first restart i can't unlock my phone cause it's asking for the code (and won't let unlock only with fingerprint) and i can't remember.
All combination that i would have used are wrong and now i got a working phone back again (after almost 2 month of repairing) and can't unlock it.
Is there any way of bypassing/ignoring the restart password or is it possible to only unlock it again with the fingerprint that is stored?
As i don't know what i should do if i don't get my phone unlocked
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Try a factory reset via Android Device Manager.

I don't know what Android Device Manager is but I could do the reset in TWRP too. It's about not losing all of my data or a possibility to get that device unlocked without the code. It would be no problem as my fingerprint is stored. Damn, I could just hit my head against a wall or alternatively just cry like a baby. I never forgot a password or code in my whole life and by now it happens

bmwbasti said:
I don't know what Android Device Manager is but I could do the reset in TWRP too. It's about not losing all of my data or a possibility to get that device unlocked without the code. It would be no problem as my fingerprint is stored. Damn, I could just hit my head against a wall or alternatively just cry like a baby. I never forgot a password or code in my whole life and by now it happens
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Log in here https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
Using the account your phone is used with.

Thx, but there I only have the options of letting the phone ring, lock it down or wiping it. As stated above I could do that easily in recovery, too.
I'm looking for a way of not having to wipe the phone (if there is one....)

bmwbasti said:
Thx, but there I only have the options of letting the phone ring, lock it down or wiping it. As stated above I could do that easily in recovery, too.
I'm looking for a way of not having to wipe the phone (if there is one....)
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To be honest, I don't think so. There were loopholes before, but they have been closed. :/

So doing a factory reset and restoring /data is the only way of getting back control of my phone again (without losing too much data)?
I think i will get rid of locking my phone with fingerprint again as there seems not ot be a failsafe mechanic for forgetting a (backup) mechanic

OK, so it seems that I have to throw that piece of aluminum against the wall. The code seems to interact with /data, because after restoring only /data I have to put in the forgotten password again.

bmwbasti said:
OK, so it seems that I have to throw that piece of aluminum against the wall. The code seems to interact with /data, because after restoring only /data I have to put in the forgotten password again.
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I really suggest starting from zero, when you get everything set, then set a password.

Thanks for your advice, but it's not about starting from zero. I've already done this twice today
It's about at least being able to get (some of) the data of /data

Fixed Beta 2 security screen problem.

Hi, A lot of people are having issue regarding security of device as you cant change your pin and it wont let you enter your pin by showing wrong pin. You cant even have any security after doing a factory reset.
I have done everything to fix it , even took it to samsung repair center, still no success so I have sent it to samsung warranty today.
I have done these things to fix it but nothing worked.
1. Tried online samsung and google "find my phone" service" to fix it as it is shown on some sites for older phones.
2. Reset the phone through recovery.
3. Install fresh firmware through Odin. Then installed both beta versions.
4. Installed orignial firmware mine was VAU.
5. Installed the first firmware of s10 plus. With Nand reset and partition using PIT file.
6. Took it to samsung, they tried 2 different firmwares to fix it but all in vain.
In the end Samsung told me that it might be issue after security patch done for screen protector. They cant do anything at the moment and I have to wait for a fix through update but I have sent my phone to warranty.
I posted this issue in Q&A last day after having issue. But now I can see There are a lot of people affected by this. In my opinion it is Beta 2 issue.
Once you encounter this issue, you are helpless until samsung fixes it. Until then just keep your data, no need to do factory reset or new firmware, as it wont do any help.

What?... Never had any of these issues dude

twoxa said:
What?... Never had any of these issues dude
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I also got this first time. It is very frustrating and I spend 7 hours to fix it but nothing worked. Until now i have seen 5-6 people who are facing this issue after beta 2. More might come.

I'm also facing this problem, hope Samsung fix this ASAP.

Those who have this problem, did you sideload manually the updates or have you enrolled and been part of the official Beta program?

madvinegar said:
Those who have this problem, did you sideload manually the updates or have you enrolled and been part of the official Beta program?
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I sideloaded it.

To be on the safe side, I have enabled remote unlock and also just tried it to see that everything works. This deletes all your biometrics but at least you can use your phone till a fix is issued.
Thanks for letting us know. Worst case scenario, you can roll back to Pie via Odin, correct?
Fyi: After remotely unlocking the phone, I was able to successfully setup again pin, face and fingerprint biometrics. I cannot understand why this problem affects some people and others are not affected. Why is this triggered by certain phones...?

madvinegar said:
To be on the safe side, I have enabled remote unlock and also just tried it to see that everything works. This deletes all your biometrics but at least you can use your phone till a fix is issued.
Thanks for letting us know. Worst case scenario, you can roll back to Pie via Odin, correct?
Fyi: After remotely unlocking the phone, I was able to successfully setup again pin, face and fingerprint biometrics. I cannot understand why this problem affects some people and others are not affected. Why is this triggered by certain phones...?
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I did rolled it back but didnt work for me. my issue is persistent and even samsung service centre could not fix it. I gave my phone in warranty because I am not sure how much samsung will take to fix this issue and they might be able to fix it. Lets see what samsung will say.

am not having any of these issues on S10+ Beta 2

I have the same issue. My phone restarts twice a week automatically and after my scheduled restart my pin is no longer working.
I've formatted my phone and now stuck on Beta software as Smart Switch won't downgrade anymore.
I installed via official Beta Enrolment (Samsung Members App) - in the UK.
Was and currently still running the Beta 2 software.

bomp306 said:
I have the same issue. My phone restarts twice a week automatically and after my scheduled restart my pin is no longer working.
I've formatted my phone and now stuck on Beta software as Smart Switch won't downgrade anymore.
I installed via official Beta Enrolment (Samsung Members App) - in the UK.
Was and currently still running the Beta 2 software.
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You can use odin to go back to normal build but there is high probability that it wont fix the issue.

Does this have anything to do with the recent update in the biometrics (fingerprint issue).?
I cannot understand why this bug was not seen right after the update to Beta2, but only after 3-4 days...
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The good thing is that this bug affects also the ones who officially enrolled to the Beta program, so this means that Samsung must be working to release a fix. At least I hope...

kazim.asghar said:
You can use odin to go back to normal build but there is high probability that it wont fix the issue.
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I'm on latest android 9 stable via ODIN but the problem with biometrics and pin lock keep in the phone, I did every wipes with no results

Hotfix rolling out now OTA

Could somebody share the OTA zip? If somebody knows how to fetch it (if it's possible)?
Thank you.

AshishV95 said:
Could somebody share the OTA zip? If somebody knows how to fetch it (if it's possible)?
Thank you.
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It's already shared in the appropriate thread.

Intratech said:
Hotfix rolling out now OTA
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Fixed!!
Just need to restore all my apps again now..

should change the thread to SOLVED now that samsung has released a hotfix for it

bomp306 said:
Fixed!!
Just need to restore all my apps again now..
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Is it fixed? Can you change pin code?

I flashed it and I have absolutely non of the issues you're having. I have an unlocked S10+ on Verizon and I'm running the ZSJF build

Question [FIXED] Has one of you been able to disable /data Encryption on the Poco F3?

This isn't an urgent question. Has one of you been able to disable the forced /data encryption on the Poco F3?
I'm curious, because I've tried it many times in the past with multiple ways, to no success.
Edit: This works!: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-for-poco-f3-alioth-decryption-data.4317277/

Again out of curiosity and without rushing, what would be the benefit of removing encryption?

pegasoc said:
Again out of curiosity and without rushing, what would be the benefit of removing encryption?
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Probably because any custom recovery needs to read /data partition without the encryption.
My old Xiaomi Mi8 and Mi11 have this problem.
dreamytom said:
This isn't an urgent question. Has one of you been able to disable the forced /data encryption on the Poco F3?
I'm curious, because I've tried it many times in the past with multiple ways, to no success.
Edit: I found a guide, will try: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-decryption-data.4317277/page-2#post-85514117
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Yes, you need to Format Data (not Wipe) and delete everythings on your device so. [ndr. TWRP offers this way easily]
Of course I suggest you to put a ROM via adb or USB to flash it suddenly after the format.
That's because format the Internal Storage produces No OS Installed error, of course.
Other than that, flash dm-verity and force-no encryption if your Xiaomi device has it.

pegasoc said:
Again out of curiosity and without rushing, what would be the benefit of removing encryption?
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-Slight speed improvements
-Better for Power-users (or shall I say Superusers ;D) who constantly do mods
-Less problems in potentially buggy environments outside of Android (like a Custom Recovery)
zSyntex said:
Probably because any custom recovery needs to read /data partition without the encryption.
My old Xiaomi Mi8 and Mi11 have this problem.
Yes, you need to Format Data (not Wipe) and delete everythings on your device so. [ndr. TWRP offers this way easily]
Of course I suggest you to put a ROM via adb or USB to flash it suddenly after the format.
That's because format the Internal Storage produces No OS Installed error, of course.
Other than that, flash dm-verity and force-no encryption if your Xiaomi device has it.
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Have you tried this for yourself? That doesn't work for the Poco F3. That's why I'm mentioning "for the Poco F3".
I'll try the guide I linked above, this afternoon.

dreamytom said:
-Slight speed improvements
-Better for Power-users (or shall I say Superusers ;D) who constantly do mods
-Less problems in potentially buggy environments outside of Android (like a Custom Recovery)
Have you tried this for yourself? That doesn't work for the Poco F3. That's why I'm mentioning "for the Poco F3".
I'll try the guide I linked above, this afternoon.
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I tried with old Xiaomi Mi8, Poco F1 and F2 Pro (of my family) and Mi11.
Same hardware, same OS and methods. I don't think Poco F3 is different from them.
In fact, a lot of users of this device modded it witouth any problem.
Only problem is that you could lost, most probably, the DRMs apps like Home Banking (in Italy work without problems) and Netflix/Amazon Prime HD. Are you concerned about that, right?

zSyntex said:
I tried with old Xiaomi Mi8, Poco F1 and F2 Pro (of my family) and Mi11.
Same hardware, same OS and methods. I don't think Poco F3 is different from them.
In fact, a lot of users of this device modded it witouth any problem.
Only problem is that you could lost, most probably, the DRMs apps like Home Banking (in Italy work without problems) and Netflix/Amazon Prime HD. Are you concerned about that, right?
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Poco F3 is different than those devices.
I'm not concerned about anything, just would like to not have encryption. I don't need it.
It's like forcing people to use BitLocker on Windows...

dreamytom said:
Poco F3 is different than those devices.
I'm not concerned about anything, just would like to not have encryption. I don't need it.
It's like forcing people to use BitLocker on Windows...
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Well, is not different. They're all Qualcomm based, all with the same re-partition and OS.
F2 Pro, F3 and Mi11 are on the same set of Xiaomi haha.
Maybe you're new in modding, but trust me or everyone else on this forum.
For encryption, well every device above Android 7 or 8 have it of default, Google force them with the kernel, too.

zSyntex said:
Well, is not different. They're all Qualcomm based, all with the same re-partition and OS.
F2 Pro, F3 and Mi11 are on the same set of Xiaomi haha.
Maybe you're new in modding, but trust me or everyone else on this forum.
For encryption, well every device above Android 7 or 8 have it of default, Google force them with the kernel, too.
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Bruh.

zSyntex said:
Well, is not different. They're all Qualcomm based, all with the same re-partition and OS.
F2 Pro, F3 and Mi11 are on the same set of Xiaomi haha.
Maybe you're new in modding, but trust me or everyone else on this forum.
For encryption, well every device above Android 7 or 8 have it of default, Google force them with the kernel, too.
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Instead of lowkey calling me stupid, try it out for yourself.
Disabling Encryption does, not, work, per the usual methods on the Poco F3.
Unlike the phones you mentioned, the Poco F3 launched with Android 11 and a read-only /system.
And problems with banking apps and Netflix etc don't have anything to do with Encryption, but with SafetyNet.

dreamytom said:
This isn't an urgent question. Has one of you been able to disable the forced /data encryption on the Poco F3?
I'm curious, because I've tried it many times in the past with multiple ways, to no success.
Edit: I found a guide, will try: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-decryption-data.4317277/page-2#post-85514117
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yep there is a zip that helps disable encryption and works flawlessly, tho you need to format once after flashing it after that you can switch between roms only by wiping data. tried it on multiple roms now except hentai os, There's an xda thread on it as well ill link it ere a

m0lly. said:
yep there is a zip that helps disable encryption and works flawlessly, tho you need to format once after flashing it after that you can switch between roms only by wiping data. tried it on multiple roms now except hentai os, There's an xda thread on it as well ill link it ere a
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disable force encryption(DFE) for Poco F3(alioth) decryption Data
decryptionData I have simplified patching for the end user as much as possible at the moment. Instructions for ROMs based on MIUI (TWRP) 1. Flash ROM_MIUI.zip 2. Flash DFE_BETA_2.zip. Follow the instructions sent to the TWRP display. 3. If you...
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ere ye go
he's got a tg group too. join ere too everything is explained in detail.

Thank you! I found that one as well right after I made my post. I will try it now, since at 10 pm afternoon no one is gonna call me lol

dreamytom said:
Thank you! I found that one as well right after I made my post. I will try it now, since at 10 pm afternoon no one is gonna call me lol
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Did you try the actual fix proposed by the script author in comments?
Boot Android , run script from inside running Android and then later fastboot flash the super image that you get as output?
I was looking at it this morning lmao , I'm really curious how the fk there's such a huge coincidence for me too see your post later the same day...
I don't trust the script developer that wrote the Poco f3 thread... I am not knowledgeable enough to know where to look inside his script and see if there's any malicious code or something so I think going with what's written inside comments is the safer bet.
If you decide to go that route share with us how it went ! I'm not comfortable enough to try it just yet...

Rstment ^m^ said:
Did you try the actual fix proposed by the script author in comments?
Boot Android , run script from inside running Android and then later fastboot flash the super image that you get as output?
I was looking at it this morning lmao , I'm really curious how the fk there's such a huge coincidence for me too see your post later the same day...
I don't trust the script developer that wrote the Poco f3 thread... I am not knowledgeable enough to know where to look inside his script and see if there's any malicious code or something so I think going with what's written inside comments is the safer bet.
If you decide to go that route share with us how it went ! I'm not comfortable enough to try it just yet...
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You mean system_rw flashable?
Yes, I did try it many months ago with an older version! I don't remember the details, but I had 2 errors while trying to flash it. The first error I somehow fixed, but the second error, I couldn't around it... I have also tried to make system read-write manually by using his instructions, but that hadn't worked out either.
I'm now formatting data and trying out the link (it looks very promising!). It also has a video guide.
After that, I'll try out "MiuiVn" and see what that MIUI Custom ROM has to offer.

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You mean system_rw flashable?
Yes, I did try it many months ago with an older version! I don't remember the details, but I had 2 errors while trying to flash it. The first error I somehow fixed, but the second error, I couldn't around it... I have also tried to make system read-write manually by using his instructions, but that hadn't worked out either.
I'm now formatting data and trying out the link (it looks very promising!). It also has a video guide.
After that, I'll try out "MiuiVn" and see what that MIUI Custom ROM has to offer.
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Nothing much... You have everything inside miui beta global + it's much more stable than custom ROM from some random Devs
I was referring to this comment :
This installation error can be avoided if /data is decrypted and mounted properly. Apparently some recoveries still have trouble doing that... This error doesn't happen if script is launched from within Android because /data partition is decrypted/mounted properly in Android.
Before running SystemRW script you can check free space in /data partition using this command in terminal:
df -h
You need at least 10+ GB to run the script properly.
I think you need to do a full boot into Android operating system as soon as you flashed a new ROM for the device to become fully operational. Maybe that's why /data partition is not mounted properly in recovery?
Maybe in next version of script I should use this path as project path:
/data/systemrw_1.32b
What do you think?
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If you check his original post there are instructions on how to manually flash.

@Rstment ^m^ The link @m0lly. and I mentioned works!
The script by @LeeGarChat worked flawlessly!

Question Mobile data disconnects every 25 seconds

Hello
I have a issue on my phone
I rooted my phone with magisk a few days ago and now it has a large issue.
Every 25 seconds, the mobile data shows a cross with a circle. This issue happens about 10 seconds. Then it returns to normal. And then the same thing happens.
It showed IMEI unavailable in my phone settings. Then I typed "chmod 550 NVD_IMEI" and then the issue began.
How do I fix it
Video is down below:
I use the SM-A325F with Android 11
Can I just fix it by flashing the pit file?
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i am apparently facing the same problem on the newest firmware which is A325FXXU2BVG3. I switched to a GSI because this problem was getting on my nerves. this problem doesnt exist in GSI so its a bug with samsung's own firmware.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
i am apparently facing the same problem on the newest firmware which is A325FXXU2BVG3. I switched to a GSI because this problem was getting on my nerves. this problem doesnt exist in GSI so its a bug with samsung's own firmware.
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Is the 25 seconds mobile data issue also happening to you? Or does it happen permanently?

Franzyy said:
Is the 25 seconds mobile data issue also happening to you? Or does it happen permanently?
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my mobile data only dies when i hit it with a load e.g. a speed test. and sometimes it dies randomly. its not permanent. calling works fine. when i hit it with a load like loading images the service just goes away permanently for 5 seconds and then comes back. and this keeps repeating.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
my mobile data only dies when i hit it with a load e.g. a speed test. and sometimes it dies randomly. its not permanent. calling works fine. when i hit it with a load like loading images the service just goes away permanently for 5 seconds and then comes back. and this keeps repeating.
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Should I try doing a nand erase in odin or will it erase imei entirely?

Franzyy said:
Should I try doing a nand erase in odin or will it erase imei entirely?
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i am sorry i have no such expirience. i dont know what will happen. i am currently just using crdroid 8.8 bgN since that fixes my issue. i have accidently erased my imei before but i restored it by deleting my efs partition then factory resetting (WONT RECOMMEND AT ALL. IF YOU DO THIS DO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND BACKUP THE EFS PARTITION)

Captain_cookie_200 said:
i am sorry i have no such expirience. i dont know what will happen. i am currently just using crdroid 8.8 bgN since that fixes my issue. i have accidently erased my imei before but i restored it by deleting my efs partition then factory resetting (WONT RECOMMEND AT ALL. IF YOU DO THIS DO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND BACKUP THE EFS PARTITION)
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Nand erase also didnt work, idk what i should do to fix the issue. The thing is if i call someone, i only can call them for 25 seconds before the mobile data disconnects which is stupid.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
i am sorry i have no such expirience. i dont know what will happen. i am currently just using crdroid 8.8 bgN since that fixes my issue. i have accidently erased my imei before but i restored it by deleting my efs partition then factory resetting (WONT RECOMMEND AT ALL. IF YOU DO THIS DO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND BACKUP THE EFS PARTITION)
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Fixed it, i installed a GSI (phh treble 12 june update), now the mobile data works again with no problems, but the issue is that it laggs.

Franzyy said:
Fixed it, i installed a GSI (phh treble 12 june update), now the mobile data works again with no problems, but the issue is that it laggs.
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try crdroid 8.8 from here. its way more stable i think. and it has the latest august patch. i love it
Gsi_projects - Browse /v415-Aug/crDroid-8.8 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net

Hey I just noticed gaming performance on crdroid is terrible for this phone. I switched to arrow OS. And God demn.. ITS SMOOTH. THE UI ITSELF IS SMOOTH I have yet to check gaming performance. The customization feature ain't that much but this is amazing. If you want to get a lil bit smoother expirience then switch to this GSi. The download link is same as above Just go to files tab AUG-v415 arrow os.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Hey I just noticed gaming performance on crdroid is terrible for this phone. I switched to arrow OS. And God demn.. ITS SMOOTH. THE UI ITSELF IS SMOOTH I have yet to check gaming performance. The customization feature ain't that much but this is amazing. If you want to get a lil bit smoother expirience then switch to this GSi. The download link is same as above Just go to files tab AUG-v415 arrow os.
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mm, did you try it already on games feel like going to switch too , also is everything smooth as it used to be on a32 stock rom

bruno244 said:
mm, did you try it already on games feel like going to switch too
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Oh yeah I am downloading a very heavy game. It will probs take a lot of time (thanks internet) so I'll update here once I test it out. otherwise I'll go back since crdroid had more customization and it also had a game centre that showed fps, changed performance mode and more.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Oh yeah I am downloading a very heavy game. It will probs take a lot of time (thanks internet) so I'll update here once I test it out. otherwise I'll go back since crdroid had more customization and it also had a game centre that showed fps, changed performance mode and more.
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Although swiping from guesture navigation is wayy smoother

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Oh yeah I am downloading a very heavy game. It will probs take a lot of time (thanks internet) so I'll update here once I test it out. otherwise I'll go back since crdroid had more customization and it also had a game centre that showed fps, changed performance mode and more.
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I like crdroid because of all customization and so whatever. I'll just wait for an update from you, so maybe I'll switch then
edit: is fingerprint working?

bruno244 said:
I like crdroid because of all customization and so whatever. I'll just wait for an update from you, so maybe I'll switch then
edit: is fingerprint working?
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Hey I am back. Sorry for the wait. I didn't test the big game it didn't download yet. But I did test COD Mobile and it works great. Since my phone is rooted I installed gl tools and faked my device unlocking alot of graphics settings. I set all of em to high and the performance is good. I haven't tested with genshin tho. The only thing that makes me sad is that this GSi doesn't come with game space which is included in crdroid. Even tho it's supposed to come with latest versions of arrow os. Although I guess you could install a port and get away with it. Anywho I guess you can test It out for yourself. I'll install a fps counter to check for fps lag too. also I don't know about fingerprint. MY PHONE'S SENSOR IS PHYSICALLY BROKEN so I can't tell since in Samsung stock firmware it doesn't work sooo. Another thing again that this ROM doesn't come with face recognition although I installed LSposed and then installed a module to fix it. Works just like crdroid. Soooooo if you want it tell me and I'll post the links along with instructions.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Hey I am back. Sorry for the wait. I didn't test the big game it didn't download yet. But I did test COD Mobile and it works great. Since my phone is rooted I installed gl tools and faked my device unlocking alot of graphics settings. I set all of em to high and the performance is good. I haven't tested with genshin tho. The only thing that makes me sad is that this GSi doesn't come with game space which is included in crdroid. Even tho it's supposed to come with latest versions of arrow os. Although I guess you could install a port and get away with it. Anywho I guess you can test It out for yourself. I'll install a fps counter to check for fps lag too. also I don't know about fingerprint. MY PHONE'S SENSOR IS PHYSICALLY BROKEN so I can't tell since in Samsung stock firmware it doesn't work sooo. Another thing again that this ROM doesn't come with face recognition although I installed LSposed and then installed a module to fix it. Works just like crdroid. Soooooo if you want it tell me and I'll post the links along with instructions.
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UPDATE: GAME SPACE DOES EXIST IN THE GSI. ITS HIDDEN IN THE APP MENU. SORRY I DIDNT CHECK EARLIER

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Hey I am back. Sorry for the wait. I didn't test the big game it didn't download yet. But I did test COD Mobile and it works great. Since my phone is rooted I installed gl tools and faked my device unlocking alot of graphics settings. I set all of em to high and the performance is good. I haven't tested with genshin tho. The only thing that makes me sad is that this GSi doesn't come with game space which is included in crdroid. Even tho it's supposed to come with latest versions of arrow os. Although I guess you could install a port and get away with it. Anywho I guess you can test It out for yourself. I'll install a fps counter to check for fps lag too. also I don't know about fingerprint. MY PHONE'S SENSOR IS PHYSICALLY BROKEN so I can't tell since in Samsung stock firmware it doesn't work sooo. Another thing again that this ROM doesn't come with face recognition although I installed LSposed and then installed a module to fix it. Works just like crdroid. Soooooo if you want it tell me and I'll post the links along with instructions.
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my fingerprint has been broken since I deleted the efs folder ( that must be the reason it stopped working since then), and yeah please send me the links along with the instructions
also can you please instruct me with these ones too and send links to all of them
"I installed gl tools and faked my device unlocking alot of graphics settings. I set all of em to high and the performance is good. although I installed LSposed and then installed a module to fix it"
Thanks.

bruno244 said:
my fingerprint has been broken since I deleted the efs folder ( that must be the reason it stopped working since then), and yeah please send me the links along with the instructions
also can you please instruct me with these ones too and send links to all of them
"I installed gl tools and faked my device unlocking alot of graphics settings. I set all of em to high and the performance is good. although I installed LSposed and then installed a module to fix it"
Thanks.
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Oh thats strange. my fingerprint broke even broke i touched the phone. it was full stock with stock recovery and i did not trip knox yet nor did i unlock the boot loader. i dont know my sensor died physically ig. Anyways for the links here you go
Links
Arrow OS 12.1
Face Unlock XDA THREAD (use LSposed) (ROOT)
I think thats all. if i missed anything then tell me. anyways hope you have a smooth experience with this rom.
TO FIX BLUETOOTH AUDIO: go to phh's treble settings go to misc and check the "disable ad2p force offload" or something. should fix it.

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Oh thats strange. my fingerprint broke even broke i touched the phone. it was full stock with stock recovery and i did not trip knox yet nor did i unlock the boot loader. i dont know my sensor died physically ig. Anyways for the links here you go
Links
Arrow OS 12.1
Face Unlock XDA THREAD (use LSposed) (ROOT)
I think thats all. if i missed anything then tell me. anyways hope you have a smooth experience with this rom.
TO FIX BLUETOOTH AUDIO: go to phh's treble settings go to misc and check the "disable ad2p force offload" or something. should fix it.
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"I installed gl tools and faked my device unlocking alot of graphics settings. I set all of em to high and the performance is good" what about this one

Captain_cookie_200 said:
Oh thats strange. my fingerprint broke even broke i touched the phone. it was full stock with stock recovery and i did not trip knox yet nor did i unlock the boot loader. i dont know my sensor died physically ig. Anyways for the links here you go
Links
Arrow OS 12.1
Face Unlock XDA THREAD (use LSposed) (ROOT)
I think thats all. if i missed anything then tell me. anyways hope you have a smooth experience with this rom.
TO FIX BLUETOOTH AUDIO: go to phh's treble settings go to misc and check the "disable ad2p force offload" or something. should fix it.
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I don't feel any difference also the scrolling animations are the same as in crdroid, I might stick to the crdroid

Update failed - what now?

Hello community,
I have a Oneplus 8 pro laying around with unlocked bootloader, Magisk, (possibly TWRP), and a firmware which was one of the first in around may 2020.
The issue is, I want to use this phone now, but I cannot update it throught the full package of OxygenOS updater. It gives "update failed" at the 0% mark. It seems I cannot update through the conventional way. After some thinking, it might be unsuccessful as I am not even sure what firmware it runs.
The next step I wanted to take was go back to stock through the TWRP backup that was made in june 2020 (I'm not sure if it even has this backup), yet I now read it is unrecommended to use TWRP. I am not even sure if TWRP was working at that time (where would the backup be located?).
And finally I read OxygenOS 12 might ruin the phone if things are not done right due to firmware mix-up in case of the memory.
What now? Can anyone help me with some steps and advice to get the phone to at least the latest software, and preferably working with Magisk (included call recorder)?
Thanks in advance.

If your OS is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission let it be!!! The age is irrelevant if Android 9 or higher.
Don't fix it if it's not broken... if you value your time and device functionality.

blackhawk said:
If your OS is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission let it be!!! The age is irrelevant if Android 9 or higher.
Don't fix it if it's not broken... if you value your time and device functionality.
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All works like a charm currently, except that VoWIFI tends to fail and not reconnect. Any ideas on that?
And what about security patches?
Thanks

Unfortunateburden said:
All works like a charm currently, except that VoWIFI tends to fail and not reconnect. Any ideas on that?
And what about security patches?
Thanks
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Let me put it this way, this heavily used stock N10+ hasn't been updated in over 3 years, still running on Pie.
Current load is over 2.5 yo, still fast and stable with minimal maintenance.
Security simply isn't a issue. Nothing's got through with only some simple protocols being used to secure it. One is wifi, disabled, I never use it. This what Android is capable of...

blackhawk said:
Let me put it this way, this heavily used stock N10+ hasn't been updated in over 3 years, still running on Pie.
Current load is over 2.5 yo, still fast and stable with minimal maintenance.
Security simply isn't a issue. Nothing's got through with only some simple protocols being used to secure it. One is wifi, disabled, I never use it. This what Android is capable of...
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Sounds good.
What if someone really requires to have Wifi working because they have zero reception inside?

Unfortunateburden said:
Sounds good.
What if someone really requires to have Wifi working because they have zero reception inside?
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You'll have to work that out. For me wifi is a hugh security risk. Since I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan wifi is irrelevant.
You could use a signal booster...

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You could use a signal booster...
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Not legal in every country sadly.
Back to my first question, do you have any steps to get back to stock if I ever wanted to?

You could use the MSM tool and factory reset it back to OOS10 and from there on update it OTA.

Deavy said:
You could use the MSM tool and factory reset it back to OOS10 and from there on update it OTA.
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Thanks alot!