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I'm very surprised because tuxhero said yesterday that the blackstone has compass harware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4304713&postcount=833
bad link... you cant link it with dots: )
Not sure but some sources say that we have it.
daguerrotipo said:
hi
I'm very surprised because tuxhero said yesterday that the blackstone has compass harware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=833
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Fallen Spartan said:
Your link does not work
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4304713&postcount=833
tuxhero said:
Not sure but some sources say that we have it.
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"1. Today i came to know that our Blackstone has Compass Hardware too and we have code for it too."
Seems to me that you were sure?
Moony1987 said:
"1. Today i came to know that our Blackstone has Compass Hardware too and we have code for it too."
Seems to me that you were sure?
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Ya but not tested it to be so sure
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Ya but not tested it to be so sure
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Ahh righto
I think we do have.
Thats the shame 'bout HTC (besides da poor quality of hard- and software): they setup ONE hardware and make 5 PDAs with slighty changed details. they were never interested in making good hardware.. everytime they took something away the previous model had... now, they do have android and are able to clone nearly the same device just with another OS.
in commercial aspects, this makes sense.... but as consumer I can only think of it as a pain in the neck. my old universal has a high res display, a 3,5mm audioconnector, a well made keyboard and a fast cpu... years ago... a shame it is the size of a brick .
If someone would mad it possible to use the Compass HW with WinMo i would gladly set a bounty of 50$.
Goal would be a little App to proof that it ist working plus the sourcecode for other Devs.
Does anyone join in?
its probably another 'tv out' scenario...
basically the chipset has the tech but other required hardware / software is not present hence the features can never be used.
why on earth HTC cripple devices like this is boggling.....if the HD had been released with TV-out (which the qualcomm chipset supports) & a hw compass (to be confimed) it would have levelled the competition.....
i am sure their marketing strategy has good reasons for not doing...but as said earlier from the consumers point of view its a pain in the butt...especially considering some of us are locked in 24 month contracts.!! so wont be purchasing other handsets even if we wanted too.
lets hope some clever devs find a way to unlock these features!! (if possible)
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its probably another 'tv out' scenario...
basically the chipset has the tech but other required hardware / software is not present hence the features can never be used.
why on earth HTC cripple devices like this is boggling.....if the HD had been released with TV-out (which the qualcomm chipset supports) & a hw compass (to be confimed) it would have levelled the competition.....
i am sure their marketing strategy has good reasons for not doing...but as said earlier from the consumers point of view its a pain in the butt...especially considering some of us are locked in 24 month contracts.!! so wont be purchasing other handsets even if we wanted too.
lets hope some clever devs find a way to unlock these features!! (if possible)
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I disagree your argumentation:
Developers here wrote drivers to implement TMC and RDS into the features of the Blackstone. HTC hasn´t done it yet.
HTC seems to leave possible feature unused. Maybe to save time for their developers.
The old topic of a missing video driver is another example for that.
Draque:the_Plaque said:
If someone would mad it possible to use the Compass HW with WinMo i would gladly set a bounty of 50$.
Goal would be a little App to proof that it ist working plus the sourcecode for other Devs.
Does anyone join in?
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50$ from me for unlocking the feature + another 100$ if anyone makes it work with Google Maps + another 100$ if someone makes an augmented reality app like Wikitude (Android).
Only if it's done before the release of the HTC Leo
It's a AK8976A chip
well i would chip in $50 as well .. if it worked !!
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It's a AK8976A chip
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is the same that dream phone?
Byes
haha, did anyone think that they mite have released the phone in haste, or maybe they did it on purpose to allow the release of the HD pro to include such features, along with a 128GB internal memory (i wish).
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haha, did anyone think that they mite have released the phone in haste, or maybe they did it on purpose to allow the release of the HD pro to include such features, along with a 128GB internal memory (i wish).
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Sometimes happen... It's true that more with anothers brands (apple), I can remember Ipod touch, iphone, wifi in the macs....
may be this time no but is possible.
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I've read the same thread from Tuxhero and I have to see it before I believe it. The only thing we've got is a blanket statement that he has read it somewhere. Someone else created slight confusion on this site before with similar statements.
Not saying that he's lying (in fact, I hope he's right), a source would help. Until then, I'm not getting my hopes up.
Im guessin they didnt include alot of features cause when the phone was released whoever ws going to buy it would buy it anyway, and when competitors (Iphone3gs) release phones with features like the compass thing etc , htc can easily release newer phones with the same features ... sort of like having it ready on earlier models so when they need to release it they can quickly!
My guess
Anyone has any ideas to jailbreaking chromecast?
bisbal said:
Anyone has any ideas to jailbreaking chromecast?
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Chromecast has been rooted. You have to have specific devices, as Google locked the device down and is unrootable after a certain point. Check to see if your serial number is listed in the "Rootable Serial Numbers" thread, and make sure you've never updated it over WiFi, as it will automatically install Google's updates and render your device locked permanently. All of this information is covered extensively in the threads around this one you started, use the information that is present.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537022
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529903
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578653
Also Google has open sourced Chromecast's API's so anyone can develop app support for it. The question is what you plan on doing once you root/jailbreak it. Whatever it is will still require development and app support.
borxnx: Thanks, but I already knew that, obviously I am talking about the *NEW* devices that have a protected bootloader! :-/
xlxcrossing: I knew all that too, I am not asking for API's or anything else, I am specifically asking for jailbreaking and being able to install my own ROM!
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borxnx: Thanks, but I already knew that, obviously I am talking about the *NEW* devices that have a protected bootloader! :-/
xlxcrossing: I knew all that too, I am not asking for API's or anything else, I am specifically asking for jailbreaking and being able to install my own ROM!
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At the very least @rekids is working on a hardware method...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2746636
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2698446
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703327
I'm sure there are other threads, but that was just a quick few-minute search.
Likely you won't see anything open-public until it actually works, as it's a cat-and-mouse game with Google. Tip your hand early and Google could just roll out an update to stop you before the exploit is usable by a significant number of folks.
Maybe its because the exploit was patched very early but i fail to see any benefit from rooting.
And i say this as someone that used to flash 5 ROMs a week.
This device is very limited and i doubt root would allow much
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drivenby said:
Maybe its because the exploit was patched very early but i fail to see any benefit from rooting.
And i say this as someone that used to flash 5 ROMs a week.
This device is very limited and i doubt root would allow much
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Yet... Now Team Eureka has added native screen cast. That's definitely a bonus. Say that again in a year, after the chromecast2 comes out and Google changes everything, again.
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Yet... Now Team Eureka has added native screen cast. That's definitely a bonus.
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It's more like early access for that, as it should get released to all (supported configurations) once Google declares it ready.
IMO, Team Eureka's web panel adds a whole lot, but I'm the type that likes control over things like DNS and being able to remotely reboot things.
-= this post enhanced with bonus mobile typos =-
I am quite sad that only those in the US got chance to root on early devices.
Im in the UK and just bought mine but cant install custom roms.
Hope some genius finds a workaround.
I have been having trouble for a long time with unusual stuff happening on my old Xperia Z2, my Acer laptop, other devices on my network, and now my new Z3 compact also and have a strong feeling my ex-partner is behind it. I went to four computer repair places, brought a new router and contacted a computer forensics company who said it would cost $3000 upwards to get to the bottom of before I pretty much lost hope of regaining my privacy. When I got my new Z3 I created new accounts (Gmail etc) with the exception of Facebook and I changed the email and password for that. When I factory reset my devices they don't seem to go back to the factory settings, this was especially evident on my laptop after having windows reinstalled the first time at a computer repair place and the second time myself from usb it still had the same desktop picture id downloaded as soon as I opened it. Factory reset my z3 earlier this evening and had been looking up USSD codes in the hope that that might succeed in properly resetting in (which it didn't) and came across this Vellamo app that assesses your device and gives you the stats and it came up saying my storage is Samsung, could this be at the bottom of it all? Help
Thought it might be helpful if I upload these too.
You might find that Sony uses Samsung storage chips in their devices.. I think most mobile manufacturers do..
I wouldn't find that too surprising to be honest and I doubt that it means you have been "hacked" as well..
Edit: Mine says the same, Samsung memory chip
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Oh man I thought I'd gotten to the bottom of it (at least on my phone). But cheers that's good to know thanks for that
munieskin said:
Oh man I thought I'd gotten to the bottom of it (at least on my phone). But cheers that's good to know thanks for that
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If you're having issues with technology, try giving tomshardware.com a try. Their forums are filled with knowledgeable people that could help you if you provide enough information (then again though, any Q/A tech forum requires you to describe your problem in detail).
Cool thanks for that I'll check it out
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Hate to revive old threads, but I have something you might be interested in; my storage isn't the same as yours. Here are the differences:
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Name: 016GE2
Size: 15.76GB
I do wonder if there are any performance differences between the two.
Also a question; is the storage used eMMC 5.0 or is it still a 4.xx model?
What's everyone's view of rooting the pixel unlocked version? What features won't work? I know knox for samsung trips when unlocking. Is it the same concept with Pixels? My last device similar was a nexus 6 so yeah..
jobhax said:
What's everyone's view of rooting the pixel unlocked version? What features won't work?
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Any feature that relies on Safetynet won't work and there is simply no way around that.
With Samsung, KNOX is a "fuse" that gets tripped so after you unlock the bootloader there's no going back. It'll forever know the bootloader has been unlocked at some point which messes with certain features (depending on make/model). With the Pixel phones you can flash the stock software and then re-lock the bootloader if you want. Once re-locked the OS sees the factory state and everything works as usual. Just make sure you've got the stock software flashed before you re-lock the bootloader or you risk bricking the device.
As a side note, with biometric security, make sure you've properly logged out of your Google account and removed all stored fingerprints or faces BEFORE you unlock. The unlocking process will wipe the device but your biometrics are still stored. If that happens you have to go through the setup process without biometrics and then perform a "proper" factory reset within the Android OS in order to get biometrics working again.
Of course the Pixel 5 is a new phone, so I'm giving this info based on currently released devices. There are always risks when you alter the factory state so be warned. There's a phrase my old boss used to use: "Pioneers take the arrows, settlers take the land." Not very PC but the underlying concept is sound.
I'll root asap. These days, I use it mainly for effective Adblock. The occasional app goes wonky, but it's a game of cat and mouse with safety-net.
YMMV etc
kboya said:
I'll root asap. These days, I use it mainly for effective Adblock. The occasional app goes wonky, but it's a game of cat and mouse with safety-net.
YMMV etc
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The cat and mouse game is over, Google won. With hardware backed encrypted key negotiation it is no longer possible or feasible to beat. TNMTV (There's No Mileage To Vary)
That doesn't mean you can't root, just that there are consequences. For me, those consequences far outweigh any perceived benefit of having root access. I won't be rooting any more phones.
SteveYoungs said:
The cat and mouse game is over, Google won. With hardware backed encrypted key negotiation it is no longer possible or feasible to beat. TNMTV (There's No Mileage To Vary)
That doesn't mean you can't root, just that there are consequences. For me, those consequences far outweigh any perceived benefit of having root access. I won't be rooting any more phones.
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What's the best adblocker for a non-rooted phone right now?
Guys, since Android 9 you don't have to root in order to adblock. Just use the private DNS option together with something like nextdns.io . It's also battery efficient, since it's not a VPN.
SteveYoungs said:
The cat and mouse game is over, Google won. With hardware backed encrypted key negotiation it is no longer possible or feasible to beat. TNMTV (There's No Mileage To Vary)
That doesn't mean you can't root, just that there are consequences. For me, those consequences far outweigh any perceived benefit of having root access. I won't be rooting any more phones.
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We'll see what happens because, as you make clear when you include experiences, MAV (Mileage Always Varies).
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Nightwish1976 said:
Guys, since Android 9 you don't have to root in order to adblock. Just use the private DNS option together with something like nextdns.io . It's also battery efficient, since it's not a VPN.
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True, but when I tried that after 9's release it wasn't particularly effective or at least not as effective as Adaway w Magisk's systemless solution. Maybe I'll give it another go on the P5.
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What's the best adblocker for a non-rooted phone right now?
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Blockada, but download the App from the developer Website (play store Version doesnt get Updates Quick)
Pixel 5 will be the first device i dont plan to unlock+root, most benefits of rooting are gone in the last years because they got baked into Android. For adblocking there is Blockada which is as good as rooted adblock. I dont need a custom rom with stock clean Android and monthly Updates anymore. For debloating you dont need root, just a PC so i am going to deactivate most Google Apps.
Adblock so has a non-root version now.
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We'll see what happens because, as you make clear when you include experiences, MAV (Mileage Always Varies).
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Prediction: I'll eventually die of old age and you still won't be passing Safetynet. ☺
SteveYoungs said:
The cat and mouse game is over, Google won. With hardware backed encrypted key negotiation it is no longer possible or feasible to beat. TNMTV (There's No Mileage To Vary)
That doesn't mean you can't root, just that there are consequences. For me, those consequences far outweigh any perceived benefit of having root access. I won't be rooting any more phones.
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If you know what you are doing there is no issues with Android 11, Magisk and safety net.
I can still use Google Pay and my banking apps without modules and nonsense coding. Just use Magisk and that is it. Oh of course you will need to hide a few apps in the Magisk settings.
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One thing to keep in mind is warranty and insurance (if you have insurance) claims.
If you have to use the warranty or insurance and you are unable to revert to factory default then warranty and insurance claims will be a huge pain.
vandyman said:
If you know what you are doing there is no issues with Android 11, Magisk and safety net.
I can still use Google Pay and my banking apps without modules and nonsense coding. Just use Magisk and that is it. Oh of course you will need to hide a few apps in the Magisk settings.
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Sorry, but no. See: https://www.xda-developers.com/safetynet-hardware-attestation-hide-root-magisk
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Sorry, but no. See: https://www.xda-developers.com/safetynet-hardware-attestation-hide-root-magisk
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Anything is possible, we go through this year after year with new updates to the software.
Google has always aloud its devices to have an unlocked boot loader and to be developed.
I personally don't see Google closing down its development. If they do, they will be out of the phone business. Most peeps buy the Google device for the freedom of development. I for one would buy something different if I could not root anymore.
Now for other manufacturers, it is a lot harder for them because they have there own software for their hardware and it is not compatible with the Google OS.
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vandyman said:
Anything is possible, we go through this year after year with new updates to the software.
Google has always aloud its devices to have an unlocked boot loader and to be developed.
I personally don't see Google closing down its development. If they do, they will be out of the phone business. Most peeps buy the Google device for the freedom of development. I for one would buy something different if I could not root anymore.
Now for other manufacturers, it is a lot harder for them because they have there own software for their hardware and it is not compatible with the Google OS.
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The Verizon versions of the Google Pixel 3Xl were locked down. I wouldn't say Giggle always allowed phones to be rooted. However, the ones sold by Google were rootable.
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Eudeferrer said:
The Verizon versions of the Google Pixel 3Xl were locked down. I wouldn't say Giggle always allowed phones to be rooted. However, the ones sold by Google were rootable.
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You are right. Verizon versions of Google devices will always be locked down.
If I remember correctly the last and only time that version allowed a Google unlocked device was a Samsung/Google Galaxy Nexus.
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Sorry, but no. See: https://www.xda-developers.com/safetynet-hardware-attestation-hide-root-magisk
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You said your not rooted right? You can still force basic key attestation (only needed for some devices), change device fingerprint, etc. Lots of things to do to pass safety net at the moment. Has worked fine for me ever since topjohnwu releaased that news.
vandyman said:
Anything is possible, we go through this year after year with new updates to the software.
Google has always aloud its devices to have an unlocked boot loader and to be developed.
I personally don't see Google closing down its development. If they do, they will be out of the phone business. Most peeps buy the Google device for the freedom of development. I for one would buy something different if I could not root anymore.
Now for other manufacturers, it is a lot harder for them because they have there own software for their hardware and it is not compatible with the Google OS.
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Hardware attestation does not prevent you from unlocking your boot loader, and it does not prevent you from rooting. What it does do is make passing Safetynet impossible if you are rooted, unlocked boot loader.
This is not something that will one day be worked around. The days of passing Safetynet on a rooted device are behind us.
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Hardware attestation does not prevent you from unlocking your boot loader, and it does not prevent you from rooting. What it does do is make passing Safetynet impossible if you are rooted, unlocked boot loader.
This is not something that will one day be worked around. The days of passing Safetynet on a rooted device are behind us.
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Nothing has changed yet! I still can use Gpay with Magisk and without any add on.
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I enjoy my new Pixel 4a 5G, but 5G does not work at all in The Netherlands for the 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.
Google has apparently decided to not enable 5G yet in these phones, very frustrating!
Does anyone know how it maybe be possible to enable it in the phone, so I can enjoy 5G on the T-Mobile network?
T-Mobile says that 5G is fully working, just like with other providers in NL.
Thanks in advance.
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I enjoy my new Pixel 4a 5G, but 5G does not work at all in The Netherlands for the 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.
Google has apparently decided to not enable 5G yet in these phones, very frustrating!
Does anyone know how it maybe be possible to enable it in the phone, so I can enjoy 5G on the T-Mobile network?
T-Mobile says that 5G is fully working, just like with other providers in NL.
Thanks in advance.
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I called yesterday to t -Mobile for the same question and got the same answer. They use the 700 Hz band 28 atm but 5G is not yet enabled by Google.
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I called yesterday to t -Mobile for the same question and got the same answer. They use the 700 Hz band 28 atm but 5G is not yet enabled by Google.
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Thanks!
So yes, Google must enable it, most likely with a (future) software update.
I really hope that it will not take too long time....
nl1010 said:
Thanks!
So yes, Google must enable it, most likely with a (future) software update.
I really hope that it will not take too long time....
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I sent a message to the German Play Store, hope that helps :fingers-crossed:
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I sent a message to the German Play Store, hope that helps :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks again.
I also sent an E-mail to Google Support here in NL, I know someone who helped me before with a defective Pixel phone.
Maybe they can tell us more.
If I know something, I'll post it here. :good:
I enabled eSim next to my regular sim and apparently you can't use 5G when using 2 sims (they should mention that somewhere).
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Thanks again.
I also sent an E-mail to Google Support here in NL, I know someone who helped me before with a defective Pixel phone.
Maybe they can tell us more.
If I know something, I'll post it here. :good:
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Read this: https://9to5google.com/2020/11/09/p...set-to-gain-dual-sim-dual-standby-5g-support/.
It shows 5G is not yet enabled by Google but will come soon with a software update as the code to enable 5G is allready changed in AOSP.
Read that
It's the solution, this worked for me!
By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=75
2. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/
3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
dual sim 5G support seems like it's coming with a software update
drdionysius said:
I enabled eSim next to my regular sim and apparently you can't use 5G when using 2 sims (they should mention that somewhere).
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Looks like 5G support with dual eSIM/nanoSIM should be coming with a software update.
https://9to5google.com/2020/11/09/p...set-to-gain-dual-sim-dual-standby-5g-support/
Bump, would like to get my 5g enabled as well.
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Bump, would like to get my 5g enabled as well.
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Will probably be enabled in the december update.
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Will probably be enabled in the december update.
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Fingers crossed!
mordof said:
Read that
It's the solution, this worked for me!
By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=752. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
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You need to root the phone ? or without root?
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Fingers crossed!
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Hi, unfortunately no 5G with the December update.... :-(
I looked in all mobile settings, but I cannot let the phone find any 5G network.
I'm also still in contact with Google about this issue.
Still no clear answer.
This is frustrating...
nl1010 said:
Hi, unfortunately no 5G with the December update.... :-(
I looked in all mobile settings, but I cannot let the phone find any 5G network.
I'm also still in contact with Google about this issue.
Still no clear answer.
This is frustrating...
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Did you do a speedtest after the update? My downloadspeed is way higher (double speed) then before for me. Its just that i still have the 4G icon showing but i think i have 5G speeds
-EDIT- Still on band 3 1800+, so still LTE+
Link to clarifying post about 5G and Dual Sim https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...uture-update-for-the-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g/. Guess we`ll have to wait for the next update.
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Did you do a speedtest after the update? My downloadspeed is way higher (double speed) then before for me. Its just that i still have the 4G icon showing but i think i have 5G speeds
-EDIT- Still on band 3 1800+, so still LTE+
Link to clarifying post about 5G and Dual Sim https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...uture-update-for-the-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g/. Guess we`ll have to wait for the next update.
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Thanks for the info.
No, I did no speedtest, I think it's still the same, I'll test it later.
I'm not using the same phone every day, I switch from time to time. ;-)
And I still wait for a clear answer from Google, I'll post it here later...
Then we wait for the January update I suppose...
On the positive side, the phone is really good, and it takes one of the best photos!
The UI and apps are fluently without lag, much better than Android 11 on the Pixel 3a XL.
Only app that feels not fast is YouTube, especially when turning the phone from portrait to landscape.
Then I notice lag.
Are there any tips to make this work better?
try youtube vanced!
nl1010 said:
Thanks for the info.
No, I did no speedtest, I think it's still the same, I'll test it later.
I'm not using the same phone every day, I switch from time to time. ;-)
And I still wait for a clear answer from Google, I'll post it here later...
Then we wait for the January update I suppose...
On the positive side, the phone is really good, and it takes one of the best photos!
The UI and apps are fluently without lag, much better than Android 11 on the Pixel 3a XL.
Only app that feels not fast is YouTube, especially when turning the phone from portrait to landscape.
Then I notice lag.
Are there any tips to make this work better?
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You could try lowering animation speed in developer options to 0,5 or turn it off completely.
mordof said:
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It's the solution, this worked for me!
By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=752. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
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Thanks ! It works perfectly for Free Mobile in France too !
Edit : To make it completely work on the n28 too, I had to enable DSS by editing the lte_feature_restrictions.xml file too. Otherwise it would only show "5G" but never actually connect to the n28 antenna. You can check that by using NSG or dialing *#*#4636#*#* : you should see "NR State : CONNECTED" instead of "NOT_RESTRICTED". This guide helped me a lot : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-enable-5g-and-dss.4206461/
Working files for Free Mobile (France), in attachements.
Hello Guys,
Meanwhile I sold my Pixel 4a 5G.
I didn't like it that much in the end, so I'll keep my 3a XL as my Google phone.
And Google will maybe provide an update somewhere in 2021, but no guarantees.
I had a OnePlus 8 Pro for a few days and I tested 5G with it on T-Mobile here in The Netherlands.
I'm very disappointed how "fast" 5G is at the moment! (only Sub-6 available)
It's mostly slower than 4G and less stable.
And the battery is running out much faster with 5G enabled.
Long story shot, 5G will be no issue for the coming few years.
5G will only be good if mmWave 5G is working in a large area.
Up till then, 4G is good enough!
Happy Holidays and wish you all the best for 2021!
Is there any chance to force activation Wi-Fi Calling? I am living in Poland and using T-Mobile, which is not supported by Google (also Google Store is not available in Poland).
I would like to buy pixel 4a 5G, however VoWiFi is necessary for me due to coverage issues.