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Weloop Tommy Smartwatch (FAQ/Updates/Hacks)

The purpose of this thread is to have all information regarding the Weloop Tommy, gathered, fresh and to the point.
(i am not affiliated with Weloop)
Please read both post number 1, 2 and search thread before asking questions thank you.
FAQ
Q:What is the latest firmware?
[Release] black watch v3.19 firmware update notifications [Copy link]
This update to the firmware update, the client does not update the current firmware version v3.18 firmware watches friends can try to use the old client detects the firmware update.
Update:
Solve watches restart, restore factory settings watches language will change.
Download Link:
iOS client 2.079: http://fir.im/iosobt
Android client 1.29.3702b: http://fir.im/andobt
Unofficial file archive of WeLoop Tommy. APK-Files with ending "b" are BETA http://www.wtf.li/
Q: When is the next app update
A: Weloop v. 3.0 will be released as closed beta 7the of March 2015 we don't know when there will be an open english release....
the extensive update 3.0 have,
better health monitoring
profiles
sleep monitoring
more alarms weekdays/weekend
and more.
(see attached pictures for app version 3.0 UI improvements
Q: What does the settings do?
- Backlight
24H: Backligth always turns on when button is pressed
Nite: Backligth turns on when button is pressed at night time (from 17–8)
Off: Backligth Always Off
- Motion
24H: Motion detection always on (backlight turns on when motion is detected)
Nite: Motion detection on at night time (from 17-8)
Off: Motion detection Off
- Night
On: Notification vibration disabled at night (from 23–8)
Off: Notification enabled at night
- O Clock
On: every whole hour the watch will vibrate. 12'O'clock etc.
Off: Off
- Fitness
On: Fitness functionality on
Off: Off
- Language
Chinese
English
- Anti Loss
On: Alarm when Phone is out of BT range
Off: Off
Q: Is there Cyrillic support
A: Yes
Q: The GoClever Ecos Chronos is the same watch right?
A: Yes it is on the hardware side, and you can with a "hack" install the firmware from the ECOS on the Tommy. (see next post for How to.!)
Awesome Weloop Review by VECTRON
http://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/weloop-tommy-smartwatch-looks-best-t2864444

Troubleshooting
Q: i can not update my watch/its stuck/acting weird
Have you tried to reset the watch? there are 3 ways to do it
Restart watch from app. under update there is a restart button (it says reset but it restarts and keeps all your settings)
Reset from watch (Last menu point, this resets everything)
Hard reset (connect charge cable and press up and down button to reset)
Force OTA update:
Connect your watch to the charger. (watch must be charging)
Press all 3 buttons on the side simultaneously
Release the 2 side buttons, and keep the middle button pressed until you get the upgrade connecting display. (this might take some seconds)
Delete connection from phone
Connect and pair from app and upgrade
If you are on an Android device and it cannot connect, try an ios device, and vice versa
Q: The watch keeps switching back to chinese
More people have experienced that if the language is non english the watch will reset to chinese. Changing the phone OS to english stops the watch from switching to Chinese.
"Hacks"
How to make your own watchfaces:
user fcsabika has created a cool tool to create your own watchfaces
WeLoop Tommy Watchface Creator
attached are also some watchfaces made by user ruicoel filename "project rui.zip"
How To install GoClever Chronos ECO firmware on Weloop tommy (android only)
Download latest ECO firmware to phone
Disconnect Watch from phone, install ECO app
Go to “Check For Upgrade”
Tap on the middle circle six times
“Select a firmware file___ [Browse]”
Watch must be in forced OTA
Update watch.
You can flash between weloop and Goclever firmware (always be careful and follow instructions when flashing, i take no responsibility for bricked or exploding watches...)
To install weloop firnware, follow same instructions but use weloop app instead.
PROJECT OPEN FIRMWARE (please make sure you understand what this is and what it does before you attemtp to flash your watch)
Make a Weloop Tommy an open source sport watch that can be used without a mobile phone. Want to see a heart rate when running, cycling speed and cadence when cycling or number of laps while swimming? Help to make it possible! LINK
This project is divided into six phases:
Phase 1: find out and document watch pinout so it will be possible to communicate with screen, accelerometer and a flash memory from a custom firmware. DONE
Phase 2: write a custom firmware that will print sample text on a screen and expose a BLE service. Firmware will be flashed using SWD connector. DONE
Phase 3: make it possible to upload a custom firmware using OTA. This will save the waterproof case from destruction. DONE
Phase 4: update softdevice to the newest version (S110 8.0.0). Add possibility to switch to other softdevice (S120/S130) DONE
Phase 5: create a "terminal" firmware that allows to control what is displayed on a watch from an android/iOS app. IN PROGRESS
Phase 6: create a "standalone" firmware using S130 softdevice that can connect to external sensors (HRS, CSCS etc) without a phone. TODO
Go support developer Krzysiek
Goclever APK & FW file is attached to this post.
Latest Chronos ECO firmware 3.18
http://www.chronos.goclever.com:8080/fileServer/firmware/CHRONOSECO_V3.18_1.bin
Chronos ECO app (android)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yf.foreign.goclever
Chronos ECO IOS app
https://itunes.apple.com/th/app/goclever-chronos-eco/id955306578?mt=8
BUGS & Annoyances
Notification not always deleted from phone when deleted on watch
Watch freezes sometimes
Being able to set the night time manually would be great (This can be done with the Goclever fw)

I'm no Dev so I'm not sure if this is of any help. While updating the watch I wanted to ensure my screen stayed on so I was tapping the screen.
If you tap the center of the percentage 6 times a pop up appears for you to select your update file. If you select browse it gives you access to a bunch of folders that appear to be inside the app or maybe the watch itself. I tried it several times and 6 is the magic number to make the option appear or disappear. It doesn't work if the watch isn't upgrading it's firmware.
Hope it can be of some use

skiiermike said:
I'm no Dev so I'm not sure if this is of any help. While updating the watch I wanted to ensure my screen stayed on so I was tapping the screen.
If you tap the center of the percentage 6 times a pop up appears for you to select your update file. If you select browse it gives you access to a bunch of folders that appear to be inside the app or maybe the watch itself. I tried it several times and 6 is the magic number to make the option appear or disappear. It doesn't work if the watch isn't upgrading it's firmware.
Hope it can be of some use
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Thanks was this working on ios or android?,
will add to FAQ

taleboblen said:
Thanks was this working on ios or android?,
will add to FAQ
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Android.

Thx
Thnx for the information, all working ok on my samsung s4, get the last version v3.18.
thx again

backlight
first of all thanks for this thread :good:
the nite backlight on my tommy watch actually comes on after 5PM (17:00)
i am from Slovakia, phone language is English, time zone CET (GMT+1)
interesting to see that yours turns on after 23:00

chsustik said:
first of all thanks for this thread :good:
the nite backlight on my tommy watch actually comes on after 5PM (17:00)
i am from Slovakia, phone language is English, time zone CET (GMT+1)
interesting to see that yours turns on after 23:00
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Thanks for the update. i decrypted some of the information from the official Weloop FAQ. and yes i can now confirm that you are right. it turns on from 17-8 thanks again. I have now updated the FAQ with the correct time for all Night settings. :good:

Hello! Can someone make last CHRONOS ECO apk link to download? I cant download it from google play.

k0ra said:
Hello! Can someone make last CHRONOS ECO apk link to download? I cant download it from google play.
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Hi , the chronos eco app is not compatible with the Weloop Tommy.

Brand new Tommy, it was paired with my phone but the connection was unstable, so I tried and forced an OTA update, watch is "Updating... 0 pct" but now the phone cannot detect the watch any more
Resetting the watch will restart it in ota update mode again!
Any help appreciated...

l.capriotti said:
Brand new Tommy, it was paired with my phone but the connection was unstable, so I tried and forced an OTA update, watch is "Updating... 0 pct" but now the phone cannot detect the watch any more
Resetting the watch will restart it in ota update mode again!
Any help appreciated...
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Happened to me also, try to delete connection under bluetooth settings on device. now connect to to weloop and pair from Weloop app. keep trying and then go to update. again persistence is key. keep trying to update suddenly it will connect and update.
Whas the watch on latest firmware when you tried the force OTA?
are you on android or ios see if there is an updated App for you phone. see link on OP for beta APK.
let me know if it works.

watch was not on latest firmware, cant' remember which version it had.
I'm on android, also v1.24 does not help as check for updates does not go beyond "Checking version...".

k0ra said:
Hello! Can someone make last CHRONOS ECO apk link to download? I cant download it from google play.
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l.capriotti said:
watch was not on latest firmware, cant' remember which version it had.
I'm on android, also v1.24 does not help as check for updates does not go beyond "Checking version...".
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Try to update the Weloop app, latest is 1.27.
kill weloop app
delete bt connection from phone.
Open weloop app
conmect and update. Keep trying it can take a couple of times.
If all fails if possible try with other device and or ios device

update: I used an iphone and after a few retries I got it on v3.18.
back to android, but the pairing and the sync is problematic, to say the least, on my Huawei P7...

skiiermike said:
I'm no Dev so I'm not sure if this is of any help. While updating the watch I wanted to ensure my screen stayed on so I was tapping the screen.
If you tap the center of the percentage 6 times a pop up appears for you to select your update file. If you select browse it gives you access to a bunch of folders that appear to be inside the app or maybe the watch itself. I tried it several times and 6 is the magic number to make the option appear or disappear. It doesn't work if the watch isn't upgrading it's firmware.
Hope it can be of some use
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If it's allowing you to select an update file, surely it is showing you the file system of the phone? Otherwise, you'd have no way to put a firmware update file there to select. My understanding would be this allows you to install a firmware update file stored on your phone, although I can't test this for sure as my Android phone is currently being repaired. There's some discussion about this here and that thread also contains a very small amount of analysis on the firmware file (VERY small amount, basically just analysing the name of the binary file), and another app that is apparently in some way related (link).
For what I can glean from the description of that app (seemingly made by the manufacturer of the SoC [System on a Chip] used in the WeLoop Tommy), it would appear that devices using the SoC (including the Tommy) have three firmwares: "bootloader", "soft device" and "application". The one embedded within the WeLoop app apk has the name "ble_app_ancs.bin"; ble stands for bluetooth low energy and ancs apparently stands for apple notification centre services. That leaves "app" - my guess would be this is the "application firmware". I'm not entirely sure the roles of the "bootloader" and "soft device" firmwares, but my guess is the one or other allows the device to get into "DFU mode" (or "OTA mode" as it seems to be referred to also), meaning in theory it should perhaps be possible to recover from any bricks arising from flashing dodgy application firmwares.
So potentially there is the option of reverse engineering the firmware (easily obtained from here: http://wtf.li/ - mirror of the APKs of the app [each of which contain a version of the firmware], and also one version of the firmware (the .bin file) separately), and creating a custom/modified one, while still being able to recover (because bootloader & soft device should be untouched). However, I have neither the expertise nor the time to look into that.
Without an Android phone with which to run either of the apps right now, I can't poke about too much (I only received my Tommy today), but once I get my phone back I'll maybe try and see if I can find anything else interesting. I'd like to see if I can figure out any way to get access to the watch faces, and see if they can be reverse engineered in any way, for example.
EDIT: Here is the output of strings run on the firmware binary from the latest version of the app on http://wtf.li : http://pastebin.com/X7TQXTb3 - nothing particularly interesting, a few filenames of the source files and a few other strings seen in the watch interface and stuff.
EDIT: A couple of URLs accessed by the app (seemingly related to updating):
http://au.umeng.com/api/check_app_update
http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/getFirmware.do
I can't see anything on these sites, my guess would be they need query strings parameters or something (not really sure what, some way of identifying that the app is accessing the site) to actually do anything.
EDIT: Hmm... http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/firmware_Upload.jsp - this site seems to allow you to upload a firmware. I wonder if it allows anyone to upload a firmware, which would then be downloaded by everyone when they check for updates? Certainly seems rather insecure...There's a bunch of other pages at http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/ haven't looked through them all yet.
EDIT: From what I can glean from this page ("SoftDevices" section under the "Development Tools and Software" tab), it seems like the "soft device" firmware is essentially a bit like a library, it's a precompiled binary supplied by Nordic (company that makes chip inside Tommy) which provides all the networking functions etc. which the "application" firmware uses. So:
Code:
application = front end UI (basically, the part WeLoop made)
soft device = "library" via which application can access hardware etc.
bootloader = initial part of firmware that loads SD + app firmwares
So the only really interesting part is probably the application firmware, the part that is in the WeLoop app. That's the code that actually "matters", the rest is just low level stuff. For actually changing the interface or whatever, modifying the app firmware would be all that's needed (for example, to increase the font size or the back light duration etc.).

SifJar said:
If it's allowing you to select an update file, surely it is showing you the file system of the phone? Otherwise, you'd have no way to put a firmware update file there to select. My understanding would be this allows you to install a firmware update file stored on your phone, although I can't test this for sure as my Android phone is currently being repaired. There's some discussion about this here and that thread also contains a very small amount of analysis on the firmware file (VERY small amount, basically just analysing the name of the binary file), and another app that is apparently in some way related (link).
For what I can glean from the description of that app (seemingly made by the manufacturer of the SoC [System on a Chip] used in the WeLoop Tommy), it would appear that devices using the SoC (including the Tommy) have three firmwares: "bootloader", "soft device" and "application". The one embedded within the WeLoop app apk has the name "ble_app_ancs.bin"; ble stands for bluetooth low energy and ancs apparently stands for apple notification centre services. That leaves "app" - my guess would be this is the "application firmware". I'm not entirely sure the roles of the "bootloader" and "soft device" firmwares, but my guess is the one or other allows the device to get into "DFU mode" (or "OTA mode" as it seems to be referred to also), meaning in theory it should perhaps be possible to recover from any bricks arising from flashing dodgy application firmwares.
So potentially there is the option of reverse engineering the firmware (easily obtained from here: http://wtf.li/ - mirror of the APKs of the app [each of which contain a version of the firmware], and also one version of the firmware (the .bin file) separately), and creating a custom/modified one, while still being able to recover (because bootloader & soft device should be untouched). However, I have neither the expertise nor the time to look into that.
Without an Android phone with which to run either of the apps right now, I can't poke about too much (I only received my Tommy today), but once I get my phone back I'll maybe try and see if I can find anything else interesting. I'd like to see if I can figure out any way to get access to the watch faces, and see if they can be reverse engineered in any way, for example.
EDIT: Here is the output of strings run on the firmware binary from the latest version of the app on http://wtf.li : http://pastebin.com/X7TQXTb3 - nothing particularly interesting, a few filenames of the source files and a few other strings seen in the watch interface and stuff.
EDIT: A couple of URLs accessed by the app (seemingly related to updating):
http://au.umeng.com/api/check_app_update
http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/getFirmware.do
I can't see anything on these sites, my guess would be they need query strings parameters or something (not really sure what, some way of identifying that the app is accessing the site) to actually do anything.
EDIT: Hmm... http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/firmware_Upload.jsp - this site seems to allow you to upload a firmware. I wonder if it allows anyone to upload a firmware, which would then be downloaded by everyone when they check for updates? Certainly seems rather insecure...There's a bunch of other pages at http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/ haven't looked through them all yet.
EDIT: From what I can glean from this page ("SoftDevices" section under the "Development Tools and Software" tab), it seems like the "soft device" firmware is essentially a bit like a library, it's a precompiled binary supplied by Nordic (company that makes chip inside Tommy) which provides all the networking functions etc. which the "application" firmware uses. So:
Code:
application = front end UI (basically, the part WeLoop made)
soft device = "library" via which application can access hardware etc.
bootloader = initial part of firmware that loads SD + app firmwares
So the only really interesting part is probably the application firmware, the part that is in the WeLoop app. That's the code that actually "matters", the rest is just low level stuff. For actually changing the interface or whatever, modifying the app firmware would be all that's needed (for example, to increase the font size or the back light duration etc.).
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Thank you for the insights and findings its all very promising. :good:
On a sidenote:
I talked to one of my colleagues who is an engineer (i'm not a dev but a Designer), it seems like we in the office are playing around with the exact same SOC from NordicSemiconducter. we tried one of the apps from the google play store and it connects to the weloop(see attached pic). The app was called "nRF Master Control Panel", tried the other apps from NordicSC but no luck.
Hopefully there will be some sort of SDK with the v3.0 release on the 30th...

I got my Android phone back today, and haven't tinkered too much with Tommy just yet, but I can confirm that the file system you are browsing when you tap the percentage 5 times during an update is just the phone file system. It browses from root (i.e. /), rather than /sdcard or whatever, which is the standard, user accessible partition, hence there are some folders etc. you may not recognise, but amongst them will be "sdcard" which will take you to your regular storage (note: this is the case on phones without a micro SD card as well), where you could easily place an update file.

SifJar said:
I got my Android phone back today, and haven't tinkered too much with Tommy just yet, but I can confirm that the file system you are browsing when you tap the percentage 5 times during an update is just the phone file system. It browses from root (i.e. /), rather than /sdcard or whatever, which is the standard, user accessible partition, hence there are some folders etc. you may not recognise, but amongst them will be "sdcard" which will take you to your regular storage (note: this is the case on phones without a micro SD card as well), where you could easily place an update file.
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Thanks for the confirmation. :good:

taleboblen said:
Troubleshooting
Force OTA update:
Connect your watch to the charger.
Press all 3 buttons on the side simultaneously
Release the 2 side buttons, and keep the middle button pressed until you get the upgrade connecting display. (this might take some seconds)
Delete connection from phone
Connect and pair from app and upgrade
If you are on an Android device try an ios device, and vice versa
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I tried to use the OTA update to go from 3.17 to 3.18 (on Android) but Tommy stuck on screen "WeLoop ... Udating 0%", my smartphone (HTC M8) with its APP (latest version) dont find the Tommy and it remains bricked, how do I restart it? I tried all combinations, but remains on the screen, help me!

Note 4 Getting Update - Possibly Marshmallow (Update: It is Marshmallow 6.0.1!)

Hey everyone, this morning my phone (N910T) notified me that it has an update to download. The update is huge, coming in at 1506.66 MB. I am downloading it now but it will take about 40 minutes. I know the current software update site still says manufacturer development but this is a good sign!
Edit: Confirmed. It is 6.0.1!
Edit 2: Change Log posted below.
Size: 1506.66 MB
Version: N910TUVU3EPE3/N910TTMB2EPE3/N910TUVU2EPE3
- OS upgrade - Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- The following functions have been deleted : Instagram, WhatsApp
- The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated Visual design.
- Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices by showing the currently connected devices and previous connections.
- Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern, pin, or password) is required to add fingerprints.
- Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
- A new vibration pattern concept has been applied.
- Settings for the following have been reset: Theme, Email, Icon/Widget
* Before OS 6.0 upgrade, please be sure to update the Samsung gear to the latest version.
* Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support the Decrypt device function. If your mobile device is encrypted, encryption cannot be disabled after upgrading. If you want encryption to be disabled after upgrading, it must be disabled before you upgrade your device. To disable encryption go to Settings - Lock screen and security - Other security settings, then select Decrypt device.
* Some apps that were installed via the Lollipop OS may need to be updated after upgrading to the Marshmallow OS. Go to Galaxy Apps or Play store to update Apps.
* If present, the Email shortcut on you home screen will be removed during the upgrade. It can be added to the home screen again after upgrading.
* Some changes may vary depending on the country or network operator.
* The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally.
* Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.

If its that big, it's MM.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA-Developers mobile app

Update via Samsung Smart Switch
Download smartswitch from the samsung site.
Install on your PC. Connect your note 4 via USB. It'll download the update, and update your phone to MM.

Confirmed it is 6.0.1 being pushed OTA! I am starting the update now.

I got this instead, but yes I think it's MM

Smart Switch confirms it's MM

Oops. I missed the daily download limit. My phone has a bad USB port, and as such can't be connected to a PC to use Smart Switch.

Anyone having issues downloading it from smart switch? It keeps freezing after it says it is preparing the update
Sent from my SM-N910T3 using XDA Premium HD app

Mr. Clown said:
I got this instead, but yes I think it's MM
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I'll try at midnight tonight (11pm here in Jamaica) before everyone else does.

Mr. Clown said:
Smart Switch confirms it's MM
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Can you post the full change log when you get a chance? Thank you! :good:
Any word on root for this update?

Here is the full change log that was provided:
Size: 1506.66 MB
Version: N910TUVU3EPE3/N910TTMB2EPE3/N910TUVU2EPE3
- OS upgrade - Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- The following functions have been deleted : Instagram, WhatsApp
- The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated Visual design.
- Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices by showing the currently connected devices and previous connections.
- Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern, pin, or password) is required to add fingerprints.
- Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
- A new vibration pattern concept has been applied.
- Settings for the following have been reset: Theme, Email, Icon/Widget
* Before OS 6.0 upgrade, please be sure to update the Samsung gear to the latest version.
* Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support the Decrypt device function. If your mobile device is encrypted, encryption cannot be disabled after upgrading. If you want encryption to be disabled after upgrading, it must be disabled before you upgrade your device. To disable encryption go to Settings - Lock screen and security - Other security settings, then select Decrypt device.
* Some apps that were installed via the Lollipop OS may need to be updated after upgrading to the Marshmallow OS. Go to Galaxy Apps or Play store to update Apps.
* If present, the Email shortcut on you home screen will be removed during the upgrade. It can be added to the home screen again after upgrading.
* Some changes may vary depending on the country or network operator.
* The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally.
* Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.

As a note, it was able to install successfully for me.

I would have thought there would be MUCH MORE people commenting on MM by now. Maybe everyone gave up?
-For those that have updated, what are your first impressions?
-I'm updating via Kies 3 as I type this [didn't think Kies worked]
-Optimizing app 93 of 292.
-And I have MM 6.01. Now I need ROOT to get everything back to proper order...
Has root been established for MM yet?
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile-galaxy-note-4-now-receiving-marshmallow

If I were to flash the dok2 tar will it remove root and recovery? Then I could take the ota right?

Can someone post a link to where I can download the firmware? Other than sammobile. Or maybe be so kind as to upload it? ?

Personally, I'm hoping and wishing that someone puts up a root-friendly version on the Development section soon. I need MM to hold me over until the arrival of the Note 7 (actual 6)

Supersanborn said:
Personally, I'm hoping and wishing that someone puts up a root-friendly version on the Development section soon. I need MM to hold me over until the arrival of the Note 7 (actual 6)
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Give it a couple of days [or maybe hours?] I updated without root to see what the big fuss is all about.

Downloads from SamFirm seems to be down. I am getting error 404. Does anyone else have the same?

dkb218 said:
Give it a couple of days [or maybe hours?] I updated without root to see what the big fuss is all about.
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I'm not quite ready to go without Root, but given that the S7/S7 Edge are still sadly rootless, i may have to be prepared for that soon.

Supersanborn said:
I'm not quite ready to go without Root, but given that the S7/S7 Edge are still sadly rootless, i may have to be prepared for that soon.
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That... I didn't know. I only need root for Viper4Android. I'd hate to have to do without it.

USA Beta N -- FRD-L04C567B317 - Unoffocial

This is the US N (7.0) download link.
update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1278/g104/v66891/f1/full/update.zip
Admin note: side-loading Beta N onto your Honor 8 is not supported by Honor and is outside of the official closed beta program, so if you break your phone, please don't call Honor...you are responsible
This is the changelog
Huawei designed EMUI 5.0 based on the newly released Android 7.0. The brand new EMUI 5.0 is inspired by the pure blues and whites of the Mediterranean. The interface is simple and smart, and EMUI 5.0 comes with enhanced, powerful performance that allows mobile phones to operate more smoothly. [Recommendations] • A cleaner, more interactive interface A brand new UI and effects inspired by the blues and whites of the Mediterranean. Simplified gestures, with most operations completed in 3 steps. EMUI 5.0 is more customizable, offering an optional Android App Drawer layout to users. • Enhanced features System operations are more fluid, allowing you to view a massive amount of images, browse websites, and perform searches faster. [Find out more] • Notifications An optimized design combines shortcuts with notifications to reduce the complexity of user actions. Touch and hold notifications to quickly block messages and notifications. Reminder cards are stacked to save space. • Three dimensional task management Tasks are stacked three dimensionally on the UI. Smooth gestures allow users to scroll through tasks by sliding up and down or dismiss tasks by swiping left or right. • Camera Camera now supports plug-in management. Infrequently used modes, like document readjustment, are presented as plug-ins to save internal memory on your phone. • Contacts Customization and sharing features added to name cards. The sharing feature allows quick sharing of contacts through Bluetooth, Facebook, and other methods. Added a scanner to the search box and lock screen, making it easier to add new contacts. • Email Improved how unread emails are tagged in the inbox. Users can now quickly delete, star, and mark emails as read or unread from the left sliding menu. • Settings Created a new suggested settings feature that recommends key settings based on the device's current status. Now, your phone is more capable of adjusting to your habits. Added a newly designed drawer feature. When this feature is enabled, it hides non-system preset apps in a drawer on the home screen, presenting you with a simple and tidy layout. Added a new drawer feature for settings. For settings that take two or more steps to set up, the user can now jump directly back to the main settings page with one gesture. Emergency information added. Users can add their names, blood type, and other information, so emergency services personnel can view this information from the lock screen. Added App twin, a feature that allows users to log in to two different accounts for third-party apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook. [Update notes] 1. EMUI 5.0 includes substantial changes to functionality, which may impact your usage habits. For more details, go to Huawei's consumer website at consumer.huawei.com, and check out our user guide. 2. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating. 3. The system will restart after the update. This will take about 10 minutes. Following the update, your home screen will automatically display the EMUI 5.0 theme. 4. If you encounter any issues while using EMUI 5.0, please document the issue and call our official helpline. Visit Huawei's consumer website for hotline information.
to install
1) create folder dload on external sdcard
2) extract UPDATE.APP from zip file and place in dload folder.
3) Turn phone off
4) Hold down both volume buttons while pressing the power button
Magic

Honor8Guy said:
This is the US N (7.0) download link.
update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1278/g104/v66891/f1/full/update.zip
to install
1) create folder dload on external sdcard
2) extract UPDATE.APP from zip file and place in dload folder.
3) Now go to the phone settings–>update and press the menu button.
4) Now select choose Local update.
5) It will detect the update.app and installation process will start.
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This is not the beta one right? (nfc and bl is working)?
This method is for locked bootloader, means flash without twrp
Just to confirm.

faizalotai said:
This is not the beta one right? (nfc and bl is working)?
This method is for locked bootloader, means flash without twrp
Just to confirm.
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This is the beta, NFC is working for me as I was able to transfer pictures this way. BL ? bootloader?

I think he meant bluetooth. Is nfc and bluetooth working in the beta?
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I've tried installing this, Its still giving me incomaptible software error. i'm on the FRD-L04

Are you from the Honor Team.
How will this impact warranty?
Is it Beta?
What are the known issues?

runsoverfrogs said:
I think he meant bluetooth. Is nfc and bluetooth working in the beta?
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I've tried installing this, Its still giving me incomaptible software error. i'm on the FRD-L04
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Sorry Bud I pulled that link right from the phone as it downloaded

Just an FYI for anyone trying to install this, on FRD-L04C567B162 I get an error "Software install failed! Incompatibility with current version".

NFC is working for me. Just made a purchase with Android Pay.

So is the update live for all beta testers? I sent my IMEI information over for the beta but never got a response back. (I had asked if we would be notified.)
Edit: Yep, it's live now. Woo!

b0xy said:
Just an FYI for anyone trying to install this, on FRD-L04C567B162 I get an error "Software install failed! Incompatibility with current version".
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i guess we need to upgrade to previous version than the updater can upgrade to latest software..in this case the firmware must be on FRD-L04C567B316 ver.. If we look into this there are 2 more upgrade able version for our device..but these are only my thought because when i had this device for 1st time its upgrade twice to FRD-L04C567B162 version..
So the upgrade process required previous ver. of software...
edit:nah, still failed...lol

Notification Icons
Is anyone else not able to show notification icons anymore in the Status Bar? All I see in settings is the option to show a number or show nothing at all...
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I'm noticing on the beta that the camera now crashes 100% of the time, as does the Downloads app. Anyone else seeing this?

Camera app works fine for me. Downloads also opens without an issue. I took the OTA, and did a factory reset, though. I honestly haven't had any issues with it. Though I don't like the numbers notification thing. But other than that. everything else seems good on my end.

MrPandroid said:
Camera app works fine for me. Downloads also opens without an issue. I took the OTA, and did a factory reset, though. I honestly haven't had any issues with it. Though I don't like the numbers notification thing. But other than that. everything else seems good on my end.
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I'll be honest I wouldn't have minded the number if it wasn't on every single notification. Would have been perfectly fine if it showed the number cause you had more than 3 or 4 notifications.

No luck here. I'm getting the error "Software install failed! Incompatibility with current version".
I'm curious if this is because of the different SOC.
I can see on CPU-Z that my unit is Kirin 955. Perhaps this is the reason.

Flashed through twrp and lost bt and NFC....read it, tested it anyways, and broke it.....

InkSlinger420 said:
Flashed through twrp and lost bt and NFC....read it, tested it anyways, and broke it.....
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same here ol buddy lol ...now lets try and fix it hahaha

It's been found that if you are on B162 you will get a "Software install failed! Incompatibility with current version" error. So, what firmware do you need to be on before going to the beta N 7.0? I am on B162, and have not unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp, or rooted yet.

Iguanadon said:
same here ol buddy lol ...now lets try and fix it hahaha
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Im working on it....gonna make me crazy if i dont..lol

I hope theres a fix for it. I read the the problem is with twrp that "it patches the files first then twrp removes it when it flashes the new system.img so therefor it's removed."
Read it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/twrp-nougat-edition-t3504140

Samsung Hidden Features on A520F Oreo and Pie (update 2.02.2020)

This features are the same like in my previous thread for hidden features on Nougat.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series-2017/themes/enable-hidden-csc-features-a520f-n-t3704161?nocache=1
So if you read that thread you know what to do, because instalation proces was the same for me. There are only few difrences from Nougat, like no preformance mod and no hearing aids. And iv been reading about some new omc folders insted of csc folders, but for me everything was the same.
Iv tested on stock A520FXXU4CRD5 from my country carrier, downloaded from sammobile.
Now you have a flashable zip which worked on my phone it should work on yours too.
If it dosent work, then extract the files on your phone and manualy move your files and give the right permissions (you have to be rooted offcourse and have file manager like RootExplorer to do this).
I was hesitating to put a flashable zip because there are allways some problems with people complaining that this dosent work and that dosent work. But we all have the same phone so it should work on all A520f stock rooted phones and probably some custom stock roms too, but you need to test that yourself.
And if you enter them manualy on your phone at least you will learn some realy basic stuff and know what to do if you have problems.
Anyway...
To my phone nothing happend but i still need to say that you are Flashing it at your own Risk!
I won't be held accountable if something happens to your phone if you lost your data so Dont forget to backup your phone before flashing!!!
Features you should get with flashable zip are:
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1. Floating messages
2. Record calls
3.Show network speed
4.Data Usage View in QuickPanel
5.Data Usage Notification
6.UltraDataSavingMod (data compression works only with Opera Max)
7.Camera Shutter sound on/of in camera options.
8.AppLock now with more options.
10.SClean
11.ScreenRecord (options only accessible from QPannel)
12.CaptureScreen/snapshoot (options only accessible from QPannel)
13.Secure WiFi (works only with Opera Max, and privacy on)
14.UHQ Upscaler quick pannel toggel
15.S Bike Mod
16.Places option on keypad
17.Advanced WiFi Menu
18.Messages with more options
19.VoLte quick pannel toggel (i dont think it works, you need more lines and files to work, and depends of your provider)
20. Enhanced LTE services, Toast SIM unlock...
21.LiveMessages in samsung keyboard
22.Caller ID and spam protection
23.NumberFormatting disabled
24.PowerPlanning--NEW
25.HomeMode(screensaver option) --NEW
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And these lines you need to enter manualy on the end of your floating_feature.xml which is located in your system etc folder and you should get:
1. S pen features( needed if you want to use AirCommand)
2. In Samsung video options, but in option that apear when you press play on video,
you should see Video Enhancer option. Download Samsung video from Galaxy apps.
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_AIR_VIEW>TRUE</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_AIR_VIEW>
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_GESTURE>TRUE</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_GESTURE>
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_HOVERING>TRUE</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_HOVERING>
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_HOVERING_N_DETACHMENT>TRUE</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_S_PEN_HOVERING_N_DETACHMENT>
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_SUPPORT_HDR_EFFECT>TRUE</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_SUPPORT_HDR_EFFECT>
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Enter these lines on the bootom of your Build.prop and you should get Multiuser option:
#Multiuser
fw.max_users=30
fw.show_multiuserui=1
fw.show_hidden_users=1
fw.power_user_switcher=1
Instalation:
1. FIRST ALWAYS MAKE BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM AND DATA BEFORE FLASHING THE ZIP!!
2. Download the zip, restart in recovery and flash the zip, wipe dalvik/cache and restart.
You will have to wait few minutes for android to upgrade.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xLnFI-I1gYsjKA9oj54EIJPUdcG9m0iO/view?usp=sharing
UPDATE FOR PIE ! ! !
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81663139&postcount=24

Very useful! Worked perfectly on A320F/DS Oreo

How did you toot your a5 oreo?

AppLock not working! Click and crash!
Any solution?

Is there any CSC feature for enabling WiFi calling?
Since I upgraded to Oreo, there is no WiFi calling or voLTE option for me in the settings.

GenisonPedro said:
AppLock not working! Click and crash!
Any solution?
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Its working for me. Never had problems.
First check do you even have a AppLock in your priv-appfolder?
I didn put it in the zip because i already had it in inside my phone,
so i thought that maybe everybody has it to.

alireza_simkesh said:
Is there any CSC feature for enabling WiFi calling?
Since I upgraded to Oreo, there is no WiFi calling or voLTE option for me in the settings.
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There probably is, but i didnt try to find it.
Volte togle is present but like i wrote it probably dosent work.
Try from some s8 or s9 volte roms, extract their others.xlm rename it to features.xlm and experiment on your phone.
If you find anything i will update.

kubura2999 said:
There probably is, but i didnt try to find it.
Volte togle is present but like i wrote it probably dosent work.
Try from some s8 or s9 volte roms, extract their others.xlm rename it to features.xlm and experiment on your phone.
If you find anything i will update.
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Do you happen to know which custom roms have Wifi-Calling enabled?

kubura2999 said:
Its working for me. Never had problems.
First check do you even have a AppLock in your priv-appfolder?
I didn put it in the zip because i already had it in inside my phone,
so i thought that maybe everybody has it to.
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Yes, I have AppLock in the folder. When I click, it says Settings stopped.

GenisonPedro said:
Yes, I have AppLock in the folder. When I click, it says Settings stopped.
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Thnx .. but u have something anther codes for etc ?

@kubura2999 or anybody can upload applock apk?

Updated the thread and some files!
Now you have a flashable zip and iv put inside a working PowerPlaning apk,
and Applock apk and HomeMode apk(nothing special its just a screensaver option)

Worked perfectly on A320Y Oreo, thanks!!!!

with floating_feature.xml
on nougat = everything works fine.
on Oreo = cant switch performance setting, from high performance to another option,(under device maintenance)

App lock still not working

Where do u get HomeMode, never heard of it @Kabura2999
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leo31 said:
with floating_feature.xml
on nougat = everything works fine.
on Oreo = cant switch performance setting, from high performance to another option,(under device maintenance)
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because u rom do not support it

LuanTeles said:
Where do u get HomeMode, never heard of it @Kabura2999
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because u rom do not support it
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but on nougat, it works. but its not a big deal for me, since i am using L speed .

leo31 said:
but on nougat, it works. but its not a big deal for me, since i am using L speed .
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cuz i nougat rom supports it lol hahah

enable copy&paste
hi
Is there any CSC feature for enabling copy&paste any text to clipboard ?

@kubura2999 Could you make flashable zip for 9.0 with network speed in status bar and call record feature only ?
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[/COLOR @kubura2999 Could you make flashable zip for 9.0 with network speed in status bar and call record feature only ?

Android 11- OneUI 3.0 (Beta 1,2 & 3) - Manual Update/SideLoad (N986U & N986U1) - [Guide]

********** ANNOUNCEMENT - Beta Enrollment without Banner (OPEN NOW - Nov 16,17) - Read More Here​
INTRODUCTION - Hello all. Now Samsung wants us to go to Members app and keep looking for banner to sign up for Android 11, One UI 3 Beta . It went live October 27th, 10:20 PM EST, As fate would have it, i went to sleep early, i missed it and the banner refused to show up for me in the morning. Download was only showing up for people with unlocked variants on ATID firmware.
DISCLAIMER / NOTICE - Flashing is always risky. I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device including but not limited to it turning against you, making you its slave and sucking you into the Matrix.
This post is a collection of wisdom, research and hard work of many people over many years across many forums and not just XDA. I will try to credit and link to their original posts.
TIP -Keep in Notice -This SHALL NOT Factory Reset Your Device or Format Data, it is still a good idea to Take Back Up - Just a Suggestion - Always have a latest Back Up
******** UPDATE - It seems ATT devices are getting wiped now if its CSC or the Sim remains to be tested.
i don't have ATT hence cant verify but in case you have an Unlocked device (N986U1) with ATT sim, then, removing sim and Changing the CSC to XAA/XAA/XAA before sideloading Beta is advisable.​
PROBLEM STATEMENT - Missed the One UI 3.0, Android 11, Beta Sign up Banner in Members app or got the banner but didn't get the download and I really want it NOW.
Not sure if you want it now? - Find the BETA CHANGELOG HERE
GRAB YOURSELF A COFFEE / DRINK, because depending on where you at and how fast you/your internet speeds/your Machine is this may take anywhere between 7 to 45 Mins​SOLUTION -
1. Pre-Requisites - Make sure Following Conditions are met before you start
You need a PC/Laptop along with your phone and USB Cable.
You need ADB installed, you can use ADB on Linux too - NOTE If your ADB Tools are not working, download my ADB Folder called platform-tools. Then extract it somewhere easy to remember/ find, like desktop
Remember the Location of the folder where you have ADB installed / Location of platform-tools- This is the location containing adb.exe file.
You may or may not need ADB/USB Drivers if any errors in ADB please Download Drivers from here and Install on your PC.
This following one step is relevant Only for flashing Beta 1
Use Odin to Flash Unlocked (SM-N986U1) ATID Firmware if you are not on that. Refer this thread to get your Firmware.
For changing Firmware from N986U to N986U1 and / or GUIDE TO FLASHING USING ODIN Refer This thread
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Now Download the relevant Beta File that you intend to flash - note that to Sideload Beta 2 you need to be on Beta 1 first. Mandotory Sequence = Beta 1>>Beta 2>>Beta 3 There is no skipping versions possible here.
BETA 1 (ZTGJ) Get the Beta1.zip file from here Thanks to @thatotherguy.. for the original zip.
BETA 2 (ZTK1) Get the Beta2.zip file from here
BETA 3 (ZTK9) Get the Beta3.zip file from here
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*************** Apply Update from SD card failed for me (Feel free to try that ) but here we will be using ADB Sideload Feature in Stock Recovery*************​
HOW TO - Using ADB Sideload - Windows -The Process is Similar for Linux too
1. Copy the downloaded zip file to the ADB Folder (From Pre-Requisite step). ADB Folder is the folder containing ADB.exe it might be named differently for you (The one i have posted is called platform-tools)
2. Open Command Prompt Window as Admin.
3. Type in
Code:
cd Copy-paste the location of your ADB folder here
4. Connect the phone to the PC using USB Cable and Unlock it. Go to Developer Options and Switch on USB Debugging.
To turn on developer options go to Settings>>About Phone>>Software Information>> Then tap the build number 7 times - Developer options will appear at the bottom of Settings Menu
5. On your PC Type in Command Prompt
Code:
adb devices
6. Give Permission that appears on your phone and PC - I check the box Always Allow, you should do the same.
7. Now type the following and the phone will reboot to recovery.
Code:
adb reboot recovery
8. Once you see recovery on your phone Use Volume Keys to scroll down to Apply Update from ADB and press Power Button.
9. Now on your PC, Type the following in Command Prompt; this is just to be sure, it should show the device name with Sideload next to it.
Code:
adb devices
10. Type
Code:
adb sideload Beta1.zip
For Beta 2 use adb sideload beta2.zip Similarly For Beta 3 use adb sideload beta3.zip. Use whatever you have named the zip file. Most people use update.zip. The commands here are for the attached files in this post and their naming convention.
11. Wait for it to finish and Done
2nd (Second) BETA Is Out- How To Do this if you are not able to Enroll for Beta and or don't see update to download even after Enrolling​
Second Beta should be flashed After Beta 1. Second Beta (ZTK1) can not be flashed unless you have Beta 1 (ZTJG).
To flash follow the same instructions as above only this time the prerequisite is you have to be on the 1st Beta. Download the 2nd Beta (ZTK1) Zip File to flash Here Thanks to @hayabusa1300cc for the FOTA Link.
3rd (Third) BETA Is Out- Nov 16, 2020 Do this if you are not able to Enroll for Beta and or don't see update to download even after Enrolling​
Third Beta should be flashed After Beta 1>>Beta 2. Third Beta (ZTK9) can not be flashed unless you have Second Beta (ZTK1). Second Beta (ZTK1) can not be flashed unless you have Beta 1 (ZTJG).
To flash follow the same instructions as above only this time the prerequisite is you have to be on the 2nd Beta. Download the 3rd Beta (ZTK9) Zip File to flash Here
OPTIONAL THINGS TO DO POST UPDATE ​
If you want to enable RCS (In the Native SMS app) and Native Video calling (This feature is on Tmobile) have a look at this thread.
Check out this Guide Service Mode and CSC Guide/Enable LTE/5G Bands and Services/5G Low Band on U1 by @mellojosh
TROUBLESHOOTING​Some people might run into "cant read update.zip" error for that we need to make ADB Large address aware. Follow the Steps Here I use the Advanced mode as it shows the true false flags. - This wont happen if you use the ADB Tools provided by me above under the Pre-requisites section.
************** FOR FUTURE BETA OTA Questions / Bugs - Observations and some more info - Go Here ********Please dont ask questions without reading.
QUESTIONS, HELP & SUPPORT ?? - See if I am Online here on this Live Chat​
If it helped HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON, what are you waiting for ? Cheers !!

Suggest you rename the title for which device it's for as it's not for every snapdragon (right?)

I get "adb: failed to read command: No error"

ekerbuddyeker said:
Suggest you rename the title for which device it's for as it's not for every snapdragon (right?)
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I flashed on an Unlocked one so there is no way for me to tell if this can be flashed on N986U since so many people have flashed Unlocked firmware on the U devices using Odin (One confirmed guy flashed unlocked firmware on Verizon locked device and got the Beta banner) hence i think this will work for all Snapdragon devices. Give it a try and see. Just that before you try this make sure you are on ATID firmware.

d_ganggreen said:
I get "adb: failed to read command: No error"
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Use a different USB Cable. A good quality one preferably. Also try changing USB port.

Can i install this on sm n 9860 version and does google pay and samsung pay beta work?

warriorvibhu said:
Use a different USB Cable. A good quality one preferably. Also try changing USB port.
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Hmm, still getting same. Tried 3 cables including the one that came with the phone and both usb ports on my computer.

d_ganggreen said:
Hmm, still getting same. Tried 3 cables including the one that came with the phone and both usb ports on my computer.
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Are you on ATID Firmware?

warriorvibhu said:
Are you on ATID Firmware?
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I am, I odin flashed it a few weeks ago.

1gorelo said:
Can i install this on sm n 9860 version and does google pay and samsung pay beta work?
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Too early in the morning to go out and test that. This is Beta and i have already encountered some bugs. So you have to be up for that.
Good Lock wont work, gesture navigation is buggy, you can not even apply wallpapers from the Galaxy Themes app.
Wallpaper Service on the other hand is greatly improved. Fingerprint sensor is much faster.

d_ganggreen said:
I am, I odin flashed it a few weeks ago.
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My friend there are so many reasons why that error can happen. Sometimes you might have to change the ADB version. I am attaching the platform-tools i used. Extract this zip inside folder on desktop and try. If that doesnt work you might need to update ADb/Samsung drivers. Let us know if this works.

warriorvibhu said:
My friend there are so many reasons why that error can happen. Sometimes you might have to change the ADB version. I am attaching the platform-tools i used. Extract this zip inside folder on desktop and try. If that doesnt work you might need to update ADb/Samsung drivers. Let us know if this works.
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Thank you! Whatever it was, that worked. I am able to get it running with your tools. I am running it now.

CHANGELOG - Android 11_OneUI 3 Beta
************ Notice: This changelog is compiled from various different resources online, verification of these features rests with the users **********
Code:
[COLOR="SeaGreen"][CENTER]BETA CHANGELOG[/CENTER][/COLOR]
[B]Home screen[/B]
– Touch and hold an app to add an associated widget
– Turn the screen off by double-tapping on an empty are of the Home screen. You can turn this on in Settings > Advanced features > Motion and gestures.
Lock screen
– Dynamic Lock screen now has more categories, and you can select more than one.
– Lock screen widgets are improved.
[B]Contacts, Phone and Call Background[/B]
– Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts at one time.
– Added an option to help you quickly delete duplicate contacts.
– Enhanced the search experience.
– Extended the storage period of the Trash bin from 15 to 30 days.
– Added the ability to customize the call screen with your own pictures and videos.
[B]Messages[/B]
– Created a Trash bin to store recently deleted messages.
– Call & Text on other devices
– Added the ability to turn Call & text on other devices on or off with Bixby Routines.
[B]Calendar[/B]
– Events with the same start time are now shown together in month and agenda view.
– Reorganized options for adding and editing events.
– Improved layout for full screen alerts.
[B]Reminder[/B]
– Improved layout for full screen alerts
[B]Camera[/B]
– Improved auto-focus and auto exposure functionality and usability.
– Improved stabilization when taking pictures of the moon at high zoom levels.
[B]Photo editor[/B]
– Added the ability to revert edited pictures back to their original versions.
[B]Bixby Routine[/B]
– Grouped preset routines help you get started quickly and learn how to build your own routines easily.
– You can now see what actions are reversed when a routine ends.
– New conditions have been added, such as a specific start time, the disconnection of a Bluetooth device or Wi-Fi network, a call from a specific number, and more.
– New actions have been added, including talking to Bixby and accessibility actions.
– You can add a customized icon for each routine and add routines to the Lock screen for quick access.
[B]Digital wellbeing and Parental controls[/B]
– Added trends to your weekly report. You can see how your usage has changed since the previous week and check your usage time for each feature.
– Added phone usage time while driving to the weekly report.
– Added a lock screen widget so you can check your screen time without unlocking your phone.
– Added separate profiles for personal and work modes so you can track your screen time separately.
[B]Internet[/B]
– Added ability to block websites from redirecting you when you tap the Back button.
– Added warnings and blocking options for websites that shot too many pop-ups or notifications.
– Rearranged menus to make things easier to find.
– Added several new add-ons, including one that translates websites.
– Added option hide the status bar for a more immersive browsing experience.
– Increased maximum number of open tabs to 99.
– Added ability to lock and reorder tabs.
– Improved design for tab bar which is now supported on all devices.
– Ended support for Samsung Internet edge panel.
[B]Quick panel[/B]
– See your conversations and media more conveniently in their own sections when you swipe down from the top of the screen.
[B]AOD[/B]
– Always On Display widgets are improved.
[B]Accessibility[/B]
– Get quick access to the most important accessibility settings during device setup.
– Get recommended accessibility features based on what you use.
– Set the Accessibility shortcut more easily in settings.
– Sound detectors now work with your SmartThings devices such as TVs and lights to give you more visible alerts when the doorbell rings or a baby is crying.
[B]Samsung Keyboard[/B]
– You can find the keyboard in settings more easily under General management in Settings, and the settings have been reorganized to put the most important ones first.
Samsung DeX
– You can now connect to supported TVs wirelessly.
– New touchpad multi-gestures let you change screen zoom and font size more easily.
Feel free to add anything else that you observe.

warriorvibhu said:
Wohooo Fingers Crossed. Did it finish ?
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Yes it did, running 3.0 beta now!

warriorvibhu said:
I flashed on an Unlocked one so there is no way for me to tell if this can be flashed on N986U since so many people have flashed Unlocked firmware on the U devices using Odin (One confirmed guy flashed unlocked firmware on Verizon locked device and got the Beta banner) hence i think this will work for all Snapdragon devices. Give it a try and see. Just that before you try this make sure you are on ATID firmware.
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I'm on n9860 which is a snapdragon. I'm not sure if it's the same. Anyone want to try?

My US unlocked stuck at 16% when sideloading? Is it normal?

jianansong said:
My US unlocked stuck at 16% when sideloading? Is it normal?
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Since how long ?
Which step are you at?

warriorvibhu said:
Since how long ?
Which step are you at? (See Pics)
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On my phone, it shows "Verifying updte package..."
On the adb, it shows serving update.zip 16%.
It has been there for at least 20 minutes... Do I need to cancel and restart?
I used the uploaded adb and the first link for update.zip.

jianansong said:
On my phone, it shows "Verifying updte package..."
On the adb, it shows serving update.zip 16%.
It has been there for at least 20 minutes... Do I need to cancel and restart?
I used the uploaded adb and the first link for update.zip.
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Yes thats too long Cancel and restart, It took me 97.5 seconds to verify the package.
Your ADB is fine dont change that. For firmware you can try using the second link from google drive. do you meet the criteria Unlocked and on ATID ?

warriorvibhu said:
Yes thats too long. do you meet the criteria Unlocked and on ATID ?
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Yes, mine is us unlocked and it's on ATID. Do you know how I could cancel it?
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jianansong said:
Yes, mine is us unlocked and it's on ATID. Do you know how I could cancel it?
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At the command line, I clicked "control + C" and surprisingly the progress number starts moving again, and now I am at 53% and it's still going...