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secret code Zte blade (san francisco)

I'm not responsible for what might happen on your phone if you choose to dial any of these!
These are the codes that work on the standard phone dialler app on the Orange San Francisco, but I'm pretty sure they'll be almost identical on other models that we collectively know as "ZTE Blade". Known small differences (in texts) are down to whether the firmware expects to be running on an OLED or TFT display, and whether you've deleted seemingly unused apps like ChiperTest.apk, fcctest.apk and QcNvTest.apk. Most are prefixed with "*983*", which is "*ZTE*" in phone letters -- I've added a mnemonic for the other part where I think it's obvious (feel free to suggest better ones!).
"Automatic Inspection" runs through the basic tests automatically (usually you need press a button to move on to the next bit -- don't get thrown by any blank colour test screens!). There are a number of interesting items for developers, with hardware info and other goodies. If any of the descriptions don't make the function obvious then it's either poorly written or I don't know exactly what it does (I'll happily update this if others can explain better).
If the code has been recognised by the dialler then it will react immediately when you enter the final "#". If nothing happens when you've done that, don't press Dial!
Edit: on the ROMs based on the Japanese 2.2 you need to put the phone into "Engineering Mode" first, by dialling *ZTE*OPENEM# (*983*673636#) -- this action will be confirmed by a quick pop-up. To close this mode, dial *ZTE*CLOSEEM# (*983*2567336#) -- this then prompts whether you want to do a Factory Reset, which you do not have to do (you can simply Back away from this screen).
Dial Mnemonic Operation
*983*0# Menu (20:Battery/OLED/Back Light/Vibrator/Ringer/LED/Key/OLED off/SD/BT address/Radio Info/Memory/TouchPaint Test/Audio Loop/FM/Camera/GPS Test/IMEI/IMSI)
*983*3640*01# IMSI
*983*25# Battery Info[/COLOR]
*983*31# OLED Test
*983*26# Backlight Test
*983*850# Radio Test 0
*983*86# Vibrator & LED Test
*983*84# Ringer Test
*983*07*01# Headset Test
*983*07*02# Key Test
*983*3470# LCD Test
*983*81# SD Test
*983*890# -
*983*26*# Radio Test 1
*#06# IMEI
*983*27274# CRASH Reboot
*#08# Test Flag [Note: requires QcNvTest.apk in /system/app]
*#09***# BT Test
*983*1275# _ASK Dev Info
*983*7# Menu (4:Version/IMEI/IMSI/BT address)
*983*3640# DOH+ Phone Info (inc ping test, radio on/off)
*983*636# MEM Memory Test
*983*28# BT Emode BT Test
*983*477# GPS GPS Test
*983*21# Audio Loop Test
*983*70# Automatic Inspection
*#18# LED Test
*#19# TouchPaint Test
*983*36# FM FM Test
*983*57# Factory Reset
*983*473# Camera
*#23# Video Camera
*983*10# Delete (Touchscreeen) Calibration File
*#25# FM Test
*983*2726# SIM Contacts Op 1
*983*37# SIM Contacts Op 2
*983*6726# SIM Contacts Op 3
*983*154# "test" Menu (12:Self-starting/Software
Version/Hardware Version/PSN/Test Flag/[Completed]/Board Serial/Bluetooth
Address/SMS security/SMS Registration Status/Flash Type/PRL Version/Serial Configuration)
*983*07# Menu (9LED/Ringer/Vibrator/Key Test/Audio Loop/Headset Test/FM/Camera/SD)
*983*5182# Dev Info
*983*7469# SHOW Automatic Inspection
*#26***# Sensor Test
*983*7936# QXDM Save Qxdm in log system
*987*0# Menu (4roduce Information[->"test" Menu]/Automatic Inspection/Factory data reset/Battery information)
*#27***# Compass Test
*983*87274# USBSI USB Switch Test
*983*06# BT Test
*983*564738# LOGSET LOG Set (inc sys_rw)
*983*93# FCC Test [Note: requires fcctest.apk in /system/app]
*983*2377# CFQP Call Forwarding Query with PowerOn
*983*24474636# CHIPINFO Chiper Test (chip info) [Note: requires
ChiperTest.apk in /system/app]
*983*29873283# AXUPDATE Touchscreen Updater
*983*73564# SDLOG SD Log​
Note: the above are for the standard ROM (well, apps) running 2.1. The current Froyo ROM (with standard dialler, etc.) does not have the Touchscreen Updater, but adds:
Dial Operation
*987*123456# DM Test
IN modaco

Hello, what code shude I use to know if my SF is TFT or Amoled?
Regards!

Check the build number in Settings>About Phone. AMOLED ends in 05, LCD ends in 08. IIRC all white SF models are 08 and most grey are 05 (unless its a newer unit which will likely be 08).

Thank´s man.

Mine is 01. What that means?
Looking at the screen characteristics it seems like LCD.

Thanks man. great post

Really nice. Works on Boost Mobile Warp Sync N9515.
Would you happen to have a code that forces prompt for unlock? (Changing sim cards doesn't trigger anything)

same here... up for this....

No Boost Mobile ZTE Warp Sync N9515 Unlock Screen
chinnyss said:
same here... up for this....
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I think unlocking the Boost Mobile is a lost cause. I've tried several other sims and the only codes I've found to show the unlock menu don't work:
1) Alright then please remove the SIM card and try this code ###825*09#,
2) Got the prompt for code? Please enter the code you received,
3) Failed above, try *983*8284# to access the Unlock Menu,
4) Failed above, finally try *983*865625# to access the Unlock Menu.

zte warp elite n9518 rooted but still i can't use MSL reader or alogcat it says in root checker verify root congrats and after rebooting i got to root again please help just need to get SPC and or MSL code

You the MAN! THA KS.

kelvinpacquette said:
zte warp elite n9518 rooted but still i can't use MSL reader or alogcat it says in root checker verify root congrats and after rebooting i got to root again please help just need to get SPC and or MSL code
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Can u tell me rhat what do i need to enable usb debigging or adb mode ?? I have to connect my zte z982 device to miracle sodtware, but unable to connect because frp lock.
I cant enable usb debugfing

techeligible3322 said:
Can u tell me rhat what do i need to enable usb debigging or adb mode ?? I have to connect my zte z982 device to miracle sodtware, but unable to connect because frp lock.
I cant enable usb debugfing
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Edit: on the ROMs based on the Japanese 2.2 you need to put the phone into "Engineering Mode" first, by dialling *ZTE*OPENEM# (*983*673636#) -- this action will be confirmed by a quick pop-up. To close this mode, dial *ZTE*CLOSEEM# (*983*2567336#) -- this then prompts whether you want to do a Factory Reset, which you do not have to do (you can simply Back away from this screen).
Dialing the first set of numbers made it possible for me to turn on abd....
Sent from my SM-G550T using Tapatalk

Alright
paigesdavis1996 said:
Edit: on the ROMs based on the Japanese 2.2 you need to put the phone into "Engineering Mode" first, by dialling *ZTE*OPENEM# (*983*673636#) -- this action will be confirmed by a quick pop-up. To close this mode, dial *ZTE*CLOSEEM# (*983*2567336#) -- this then prompts whether you want to do a Factory Reset, which you do not have to do (you can simply Back away from this screen).
Dialing the first set of numbers made it possible for me to turn on abd....
Sent from my SM-G550T using Tapatalk
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Thank you for your reply

How did you enter / enable adb? I have a 971 and the 2nd code from your site doesn't work, I am able to enable eng. mode
I also tried the connect to computer in control panel and that doesn't do anything either.
Frp locked

Trick

techeligible3322 said:
Thank you for your reply
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This worked for me and I have the ZTE z blade max thank you

Has this been proven to root the phone yet ? Please leave feedback .

Good News
#Starlord37# said:
This worked for me and I have the ZTE z blade max thank you
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That's very good to know you are welcome

I haven't had a chance to try it fully yet as I have been trying to root my girlfriends Moto e4 with magisk which I will probably have done by the end of the night and then I plan to tackle my z982 will keep you posted though

Root menu access to Diagnostic version (.1122)

SO I upgraded to nodo and had to hard rest. I updated my phone with official nodo release for At&t. I did ##634# and it would not download the previous version of the diagnostic program; only the new version that does not let you get to the root menu. I have a work around for the moment with the new version of the diagnostic program version (.1122)
in the new diagnostic program type *#32489# after that you can use the back button on screen three times and you are at the root menu of the diagnostic program. Maybe someone might be able to find a direct input number but for now this is to my knowledge the only way.
Update- All other updates and codes are in conjunction with the diagnosis codes thread.
when trying to access audio menu type in the following, since its a slightly different code than the previous version.
Increase your default volume.
*#0002*28345#
Click Get under the Device Gain (max/min)
In the first box keep the number 7
In the second box put 16000
In the third box put 0
Click Set
Click Start
Click the home button.
Restart your phone. To verify the setting took click the get button and it should show your values.

[Q] how to activate boost306sh and use wifi hotspot?

Hi,er,my english sooo pool,but i mean is:
1. First i have used "306sh_RUIM" and "UICCUnlock_305SH.apk" to unlock. ----- (by here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/aquos-crystal/general/306sh-unlock-thread-t3008141
2. Then i have activated at boostmobile.com ----- (by here: https://apps.boostmobile.com/boostApp/handsetIdentifier.do
3. Then i insert other sim card use a few days later
4. Today i want to activate my phone to use wifi hotspot.
5. My phone have reseted and inserted sprint SIM card, but "unlock" look like still working...
6. Connected wifi, and click: Settings -> System updates -> Update PRL/Update Profile/Update Sharp software ,they are can work.
but "UICC Unlock" can not work, it told me:"The profile update cpould not be completed. Please try again later.", i tried for a long time, but has always been so.....
7. Then i Click: Settings -> Activate this Device, it told me:"Please dial 611 from your phone or call 1-866-402-7366 from a different phone and we will be happy to assist you.".........I am not in the U.S can not dial this.
8. Then i Dial ##873283# to run update Profile is not work too.it told me:"Error occurred.Please try again later."...
My god why use wifi hotspot is soooo hard? Please help me

omg
http://forum.xda-developers.com/aqu...nt-aquos-crystal-uicc-unlock-program-t2943213
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Mod Edit. Please be careful using this tool as it appears to be a work in progress. It is probably a good idea not to use this unless you know exactly how to restore your device.
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oh my god, i think because UICCUnlock ,make my phone can not activate. what can i do? how to lock that?

[PX6] [STM32] [ROM] in need

Greetings!
Browsing the forum I have figured that currently(January 2020) no custom ROM is available for PX6 which came with STM32 MCU.
As probably many owner have noticed the stock ROM has many flaw and severe deficiency/complete lack of customization.
As far as I know, sadly no Hal9k ROM development is planned for STM32 model currently. :crying:
I think many head unit is already or being shipped with STM32 MCU and I have a feeling that many hobby hacker (who can only install a ROM) including myself would be grateful having a sophisticated ROM for this model too.
I would like to ask owners as well to use this thread and express if they are also in need for a custom ROM.
Thank you! :highfive:

I need rom
OS Version: KC1E0101-PA1-1.1.4.3.1-BLINK161-20191115-701F
MCU: STM32-20190918-11-KC6-37

Hello to all!
After some days owning one of our favorite HU I gathered some info I want to share with yall. :cyclops:
Due to some random system reboot during normal operation I have also conducted investigation on heat dissipation. Simply put, these HUs has bad heat dissipation from factory.
The system during an AnTuTu CPU stress test hit 80 C which is not healthy for the unit and it can cause thermal shutdown as thermal throttling is not sufficiently implemented.
I added a medium sized heat sink and that reduced peak temperature to around 50 C.
To make the system cool on hot summer days I added also a 30x30x10 fan. With fan the peak reduced to around 40 C.
After the modification my HU is running stable, I was not able to make it reboot so far no matter how hard I use it.
P.S.: If any1 has info on the 4-pin connector next to the big white connector please let me know!
Update: added images with cooling added.
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Hi everyone!
This post is for those who wants to know their device as much as possible or has issue with bluetooth / display or just curious or wants to update OS in future.
There is a hidden "Factory Settings" to access it you need to press: "Kernel Version" > "OS Version" > "Kernel V." > "OS V." > "Kernel V." > "OS V.".
Some settings in there are very useful actually.
For those who has fluctuating grey color at certain brightness I recommend "Factory Settings" > "Other" > "Panel learning" > "Vcom regulate value".
For those who want to make colors of the display simply nicer I recommend "Factory Settings" > "Other" > "Display Color Adjust Settings".
:good:

thanx for the information. do you possibly have the mcu file for this device. I need to fix mine , I flashed a wrong mcu file and now the screen is twisted and mirrored. Thanx in advance

simbac said:
thanx for the information. do you possibly have the mcu file for this device. I need to fix mine , I flashed a wrong mcu file and now the screen is twisted and mirrored. Thanx in advance
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Hi Simbac,
before you flash any file, if your display is still responsive try "Factory Settings" > "Other" > "Touch learning" > "Step1: Screen learning".
If it does not help, you can find my config files:
One exported from main factory setting menu (android_config1579383003862..1) original file extension is ".1" but I was only able to upload to XDA as .img so please rename it if you want to use it
One from panel learning menu (BHDPanelConfig.img)
And one from touch learning menu (ts_config.xml)
After copy them to a FAT32 formatted USB drive you plug into your HU the updater app should launch automatically. My files are for "CONFIG" and "PNL" (panel) and "TS" (touch).
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OperatorB said:
Hi Simbac,
before you flash any file, if your display is still responsive try "Factory Settings" > "Other" > "Touch learning" > "Step1: Screen learning".
If it does not help, you can find my config files:
One exported from main factory setting menu (android_config1579383003862..1) original file extension is ".1" but I was only able to upload to XDA as .img so please rename it if you want to use it
One from panel learning menu (BHDPanelConfig.img)
And one from touch learning menu (ts_config.xml)
After copy them to a FAT32 formatted USB drive you plug into your HU the updater app should launch automatically. My files are for "CONFIG" and "PNL" (panel) and "TS" (touch).
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thanx a million will try and give you an update

@OperatorB is it posible to install the rom by your way? My head totally boot stuck and I am trying to find some luck by re-install the rom.

simbac said:
thanx a million will try and give you an update
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I hope you have success with them. By the way Simbac, I saw your old post you had a blue screen only on the HU. How did you get pass that?

mrVuHoa said:
@OperatorB is it posible to install the rom by your way? My head totally boot stuck and I am trying to find some luck by re-install the rom.
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If your device does not get pass the bootloader so cannot get into the Android OS then you cannot use this method to update ROM. Did you enable ADB via TCP?

OperatorB said:
If your device does not get pass the bootloader so cannot get into the Android OS then you cannot use this method to update ROM. Did you enable ADB via TCP?
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You can find my video at youtube.com/watch?v=sDxmmYL-nIg
It can boot to android, because I can saw that my phone can connect to the HU's bluetooth. I already checked the wifi but it seems that HU don't connect to access point.

have you tried to enter recovery following this procedure? (remove spaces) https: //drive.google.com /open?id= 16CfginUDta01NfMxt7B3a8g0CyniUnit

mrVuHoa said:
You can find my video at youtube.com/watch?v=sDxmmYL-nIg
It can boot to android, because I can saw that my phone can connect to the HU's bluetooth. I already checked the wifi but it seems that HU don't connect to access point.
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You can try an "Erase with reset button". Note that all of your data and apps will be lost if it completes erasing and android should be in factory state after this erase.
Check my video here: link
Timing of presses is not exactly known neither the number of presses. I was able to start erase with most success by pressing 1+4 times. You know if you did right if white screen appears for a short time (at least on my STM32 HU).
Good luck!
:good:

mrspazzaneve said:
have you tried to enter recovery following this procedure? (remove spaces) https: //drive.google.com /open?id= 16CfginUDta01NfMxt7B3a8g0CyniUnit
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Let me ask something.
If you enter recovery menu by reset button you can also navigate and select options there with the same button.
If you enter recovery menu by typing to terminal: "reboot recovery" than can you use the button again for navigation and select?

OperatorB said:
Hi everyone!
This post is for those who wants to know their device as much as possible or has issue with bluetooth / display or just curious or wants to update OS in future.
There is a hidden "Factory Settings" to access it you need to press: "Kernel Version" > "OS Version" > "Kernel V." > "OS V." > "Kernel V." > "OS V.".
Some settings in there are very useful actually.
For those who has fluctuating grey color at certain brightness I recommend "Factory Settings" > "Other" > "Panel learning" > "Vcom regulate value".
For those who want to make colors of the display simply nicer I recommend "Factory Settings" > "Other" > "Display Color Adjust Settings".
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I see from your screenshot that you have the LESS ugly version of the UI than my recent unit. The radio app on mine is especially difficult to use. I'm been looking for the radio apk from a unit like yours. I was able to extract mine (it was called com.hzbhd.radio.apk) using "APK Extractor" from the Play Store. If you would post your radio APK I'd love to see if it would run on mine. Thanks!

OperatorB said:
Let me ask something.
If you enter recovery menu by reset button you can also navigate and select options there with the same button.
If you enter recovery menu by typing to terminal: "reboot recovery" than can you use the button again for navigation and select?
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No, using "reboot recovery" you have to use an external usb keyboard to navigate and select and the selectable option is different (example ther's not USB option, only SD) , but I don't know why

mrspazzaneve said:
No, using "reboot recovery" you have to use an external usb keyboard to navigate and select and the selectable option is different (example ther's not USB option, only SD) , but I don't know why
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All right, it means that there is still hope to enter somehow recovery mode with reset button on my type of HU. It just matter of time to find the good sequence
Thank you!
P.S.: Where did you see having an "..USB.." option in recovery menu, can you share link?

TouchMeBell said:
I see from your screenshot that you have the LESS ugly version of the UI than my recent unit. The radio app on mine is especially difficult to use. I'm been looking for the radio apk from a unit like yours. I was able to extract mine (it was called com.hzbhd.radio.apk) using "APK Extractor" from the Play Store. If you would post your radio APK I'd love to see if it would run on mine. Thanks!
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I attached the extracted radio apk.
Please share a picture about your OS and MCU versions and tell us if the new radio works on your device.
:fingers-crossed:

Can somebody extract for me the car settings(vehicle/canbus) APK. Thanks

OperatorB said:
I attached the extracted radio apk.
Please share a picture about your OS and MCU versions and tell us if the new radio works on your device.
:fingers-crossed:
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Thanks. I'll try to do it tonight when I get home from work.

So I have a 950XL what should I do next?

Hi All
Just been given a Nokia 950XL. And have to say ugly phone but great camera!!!! But before I go setting it up etc what should I do first??
So please any advice would be appreciated.
Also include if you would recommend dual boot etc and what OS..
Also what app's would you recommend??
Whats the best compass app?
Is there an app that fully uses the Barometer etc?
Whats the Best app for Panoramic photos?
Is there any camera app alternatives etc?
Is there an OSM mapping app?
thank you in advance
regards
Lohtse

Keep it
Hi Lohtse,
This device is unique I spend days wake up without sleep to solve the problem of the apps and I realize something important
The problem is bad target system management by Microsoft development tools
Microsoft store is so dumb there is many helpful app but it want appear just by search
Some of the is apps "on papers" not match with your device system version but in reality you can install it and it will work
Now let me tell you it's not totally bad device if you get the exact apps on it, it will be almost like your laptop with many helpful staff
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
Second
here list of apps you might have some of it but with old version:
Before you start just install the official AppInstaller to be able to install apps directly from the phone without alternative tool
Get it from here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HfsBg8hiqlKBTroK0xvB45h_SiSBha_1/view
Also you need to read this because some of the apps need to modify the target system version before install otherwise it will not installed.
Deploy Unsigned APPX/UWP
Utilities:
Perfect Tool (Official Store)
(QR Code, Ruler, Compass, other helpful tools)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/app/9nblggh4r8dw
Microsoft Official
The new versions (you need to uninstall the previous apps using Introp Tools)
Translator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1QTcnJFhg2sgoxQsSFJVpLcb6QNUWzyB8/view
Photos (New)
Very very advanced and helpful you can edit videos with it
drive.google.com/file/d/1vW1lXXFo2RBy0UpXeqG1-EryabRPWVWH/view
Alarms & Clock (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1kAamihWVXSAy70PKayjK21PS-bTbZas8/view
Calculator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1BneIdp59XrNtl0fE-inuN74VUr6bHqcw/view
Voice Recorder (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1EVg1ViAxMn6fEtzZG8ds3rYWQcuTBmZp/view
Photos and Editors
Panorama & Camera app (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Vl392MRMXBOtfPM3DF32X4U05nlw6zeB/view
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
Nokia Creative Studio (XAP APP Need Deployment tool)
published by Hritwik
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4090254&d=1490599831
Multimedia
Movie Maker 8.1 (Official Store)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-81/9wzdncrfhwx8
Lumia Play To (Official Store)
Very good casting app it's working with my old TV which is great
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-play-to/9wzdncrfhx3f
Video Tuner
Video Editing app with very good features
drive.google.com/file/d/1K1p5yxrVYwk9irAVK_czjkj-0sGj8w86/view
Art Tools
Paint 3D
drive.google.com/file/d/112ZYj86t4KY0X84-bItuDur8z6RuVym-/view
View 3D
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul3vSzff4hDo3oWM4vded1Iy952WH1Cs
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
NES Box (Universal Emulator)
drive.google.com/file/d/16SXF4GXl7-KX0DKbYxSfaJjy_NR1hf91/view
PPSSPP
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xuz1rCu3ThiLkTrerhWpLuT-SdzH0iDa
EmiNes
drive.google.com/file/d/1tpXx_Tc_8RoCY5bPjrjLotisBhs3nSE2/view
EmiPSX
drive.google.com/file/d/1fmb1JJGyoW9ZZ1fucum7TXaPrg1CVdN9/view
Navigators
Sygic (Official Store)
Works for me
microsoft.com/en-us/p/sygic-gps-navigation-maps-poi-route-directions/9nblggh16nlv
The only thing you might not find it, it's good browser I'm still looking for good option
most of the current browsers including Coc Coc not very good.
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
About Dual Boot & Windows 10 ARM
You know.. I broke my phone system more than 5 times one of them it was completely dead but I was able to recover it again,
the point is if you need to try go ahead it's good to see full windows run on a phone and able to run x86 apps as well.
But
Here is few points why it's not very important
Your mobile internal storage will be filled by 70% because of the windows partition
You need a usable phone to call and send messages, it's not comfortable to switch the boot each time
Windows 10 Mobile is almost the same base of the normal Windows it just Microsoft makes it useless but I hope someone will be able to install a service to run windows apps inside it as I discovered in Windows 10 ARM, I was surprised that some of x86 apps works very well.
If you faced any problem during the installation or you need any assist let me know.

Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse

Update
If you got a new phone usually many updates need to be installed, this will fix many problems and increase the performance.
Go to "Settings"
Update & Security
Check for update / Windows Update
if there is any update it will appear or you will see a message "Your device is up to date"
If the system need updates this will take some time, and it might be there is many update not only one so keep try until you get "Your device is up to date"
Unlock
Unlocking the system is based on your needs.
If you are using the phone for regular use you may keep it as it is.
What I was meaning with
Increasing Paging: Paging files will help to handle more applications in the background
SFTP: to transfer the data via wireless but it's totally optional you can still use the cable
Uninstall apps
If you tried to install the new version of i.e."Photos" it will not work because it's already installed.
so the solution is to remove the current app, but by default windows will not allow you to do that form the settings because it's built in.
As solution you can use "Interop Tools" by gus33000
Available Here:
Release Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 (Legacy) · gus33000/InteropTools
This is the latest release of Interop Tools from its Version 1 source with minor updates.
github.com
More details: Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0
Install / Sideload it (Check the guide below)
And go to "General"
Then Select "Applications"
Then Navigate to "Package List"
Search for the app you need to remove it.
You will see many packages related to the same app
In the bottom actions bar there is "4 lines" icon click on it to activate it.
Now select the packages you need to remove.
Click on the trash icon and wait until the app removed
Go to main screen to check if the app removed
If it's remove you can now install the new version
Note: I'm not sure if these steps works without unlocking I didn't tried before unlock, just try before to unlock it might work.
Install apps
Now Download the apps form the links and save them in custom folder.
Go to your device Settings
Select "Update & Security"
Select "For Developers"
Select "Developer Mode"
Activate "Turn on remote diagnostics"
Activate "Authentication"
Using your computer: open the browser and enter the link that appeared in the developer page in your phone
if you got security warning message ignore it and continue (it's normal)
On your phone press "Pair" Button you will see pin code
Enter this pin code in your browser page and click "Submit"
Now you can install the app called "AppInstaller" using the web page
Once you able to install "AppInstaller" you can almost install the other apps from you mobile directly.
Note your device and computer need to be on the same network
OSM Mapping
to be honest I never used it before so I will do some search about it.
If I got anything new will let you know.
I wish most of the descriptions is clear, if you need extra details please let me know.
lohtse said:
Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse
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I thought I had read somewhere that you can control how the flash functions(eg if all three flashes ar used or just one or two of them) I even thought I saw the setting.. But for the life of me I can't find out how to achieve this... Could someone point me in the right direction!!!!

astifan said:
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As solution you can use "Introp Tools"
Available in store: microsoft.com/en-us/p/interop-tools-preview/9ntgwlc0d3cs
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This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?

ze7zez said:
This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?
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You right I thought the version in the store same as the one I already have, I update the post with the latest version.
Many thanks for your notice.

right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????

astifan said:
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
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sadly now closed/domain for sale

lohtse said:
right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????
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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "System"
Select "CurrentControlSet"
Select "Control"
Select "Session Manager"
Select "Memory Management"
Select "Paging File"
Now In "Registry Value Data" Change The numbers from 256 to 1024
The final value will be "u:\pagefiles.sys 1024 1024"
Click on the "right icon at the bottom" to save the result
To check if the result saved just reopen the "Paging File" again, If the result back to the original "256" maybe your device is not unlocked yet.
Reboot the device to apply the changes.
Change Screen timeout:
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "Software"
Select "Microsoft"
Select "Settings"
Select "Lock"
Select "DisableNever"
Set "Registry Value Data" to 0
Then go to settings and check "Never" will be available now with some extra values.

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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
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is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?

lohtse said:
is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?
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To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.

astifan said:
To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.
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Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?

lohtse said:
Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?
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The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.

astifan said:
The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.
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Thank you for that... and radio works great... Have to say am loving the 950xl.... only thing I am really missing is a good off route navigation/mapping app if I could find a good one then everything would be nearly perfect.
also is there away to install the original lumia camera app so we can get flash control(number of flashes used ) back?
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???

does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device

lohtse said:
does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device
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It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message go back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.

astifan said:
It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message got back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.
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did as you suggested.. all I get in store is .this app is not compatible with this device.
nevermind... missed the my library part .... worked a treat,,, thank you

lohtse said:
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???
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As per my experiments, gain the full access to the file system is not a big deal.
the files are protected anyway and some of the important folders assigned to custom users you can't have access, even if you was able to force replace the ownership of the folder and open it.. it will cause some issues with the system.
if you have something really important in the future it's better to use Mass Storage Mode, but accessing the file system while windows is running almost useless.
just don't use the feature in "Interop Tools" which called "Full Filesystem Access" I tried it before and it caused a problem with the connection with the computer I wasn't able to access the storage

astifan said:
Hi Lohtse,
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
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Trying to install this, Used durect method(filemanager) portal and interop. but always fails after installing net packages say a prerequisite for an install could not be satisfied... any ideas how to oover come this?