I am fairly novice at installing software. I tried installing E/OS on my Samsung S8 phone, using both the easy installer and newer E/OS installer without success. The error message on newest installer says model not compatible, after the left window said Samsung phone paired (without model). The bottom right continue button stays in processing mode, forever.
I strongly suspect my phone was hacked at the firmware level. The first clue was that I am being blocked from installing ANY anti virus programs. The second clue is that I cannot successfully reset the phone to factory where I get error messages on all the lines, i.e. drive E not found etc.
So I was wondering if I can install the E/OS operating system from the bootloader ?
there is no FIZ (canadian free from carrier) and no other canadian specific CSC for this device.
you will need a neighboor’s country CSC (with comparable used bands) @jets ?
Also, are you aware that voLTE feature don’t works on Sansung devices running custom android ?
Sorry Piero you lost me a bit with your explanation. Regarding the CSC, you mean I have to choose one of the downloads from other country, like UK ? And what is a voLTE ?
Read about flashing on net. Is it better to use ODIN or intelligent switch ?
Having problems with responding on the post. System says I have to wait 19 minutes to answer ?
I read on the net that intelligent switch was one way to flash firmware. Regarding the voLTE, does that mean that my LTE network will not work with E/OS ?
You are in Canada, there are lots of inexpensive devices to use with eOS. For instance Pixel series 4a5g up all have 5th generation technology (5G). These are tried and true devices. Send me a PM (private message) with your city or province I will tell you where to look.
Thank you for your suggestion. I just bought this phone a few months back. I use this phone only 6 months out of the year when I am outside of town in a rural area and only for calls, texts and a bit of video streaming .
If I can reflash this phone and install /e/OS I can see if it works in my rural area. I can revert back to android afterwards if not good enough
I am not interested in a 5G phone. If you can suggest good 4 G models with voLTE, I might consider, if my samsung is not adequte.
I only suggest 5G for the faster data. The Pixels below the 4a5g are 4G only and are supported by eOS U. The 4G Motorola like the G7, Plus and Power are also supported by eOS U. By choosing and eOS U phone you will still get security updates for “some” time.
One last thought is in most case in a 5G phones you can turn the 5G (NR) off.
