My roommate bought an EVO 4G off Craigslist that was pre-flashed to MetroPCS. It had a clean ESN, so I tried to have it activated. I finally got voice and text to work, but no data. After searching the web, visiting flashing stores, and spending hours on the phone with Sprint's so called "Technical Support" over the last week, I finally figured it out...
This is my first tutorial, so bare with me. And I apologize if this is in the wrong forum, it seemed most appropriate. I performed all this in Windows 7 x64.
First you need some software-
1. QPST - http://www.mediafire.com/?m4s81a4zsdbmhen
2. HTC Diag phone drivers - http://www.mediafire.com/?631456zwxi09hh2
3. PRL File 60650 - http://www.corolada.com/prl/
4. I'm not sure if you need ADB installed, but I already did.
5. You will also need to know your MSL. It will most likely be 000000 if your phone is coming from Cricket or MetroPCS.
Now that we have those, we can get to work.
6. Connect your phone via USB and type in ##3424#, your phone should now be in Diag mode. Make sure USB Debugging is ENABLED!
7. Open your device manager in Windows and right click the unknown device "HTC DIAG", Select Update driver.
8. Select Browse my computer for driver. Click select device from list, Click next, Then click "Have Disk" and point to the appropriate HTC Diag driver folder you downloaded.
9. You now should have HTC Modem installed correctly. Right click on it and go to Properties, Then click on the modem tab. Find your port number eg. COM1, COM2, etc.
10. Open up QPST Configuration, Click the PORTS tab. On the bottom right click add port. Add the port you just found from the step above, and hit Enable.
11. Go back to the active phones tab, double click your phone.
12. On the bottom click read from phone. Then save it for a backup.
13. Click on Roaming tab. Find the PRL box, click browse and add your 60650 PRL file you downloaded.
14. Go back to the CDMA tab. Under phone number click the Class 1 box. Enter your phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) minus dashes in the box next to Class 1.
15. Click write to phone. Hard parts over!
16. Once that finishes, unplug and reboot your phone.
17. Go to Settings>Update Software>Update PRL then reboot again.
17. Once its back up go into your dialer. Punch in ##3282#. Hit Edit Mode. The password is your MSL.
18. Once in goto Data Profile. Hit Menu then hit RESET.
19. Your phone should now reboot and be able to activate on Sprints network!
I already did this for my roommate, so I am writing this out of memory. I wanted to post pictures but I would have to take CM7 off my phone and redo all of it... grrrr.
Again, this is my first guide so i might have missed something. But I hope not. So many people have helped me here on XDA, so this is my contribution to the community. I hope this helps some people.
I did this to a hero. I believe I just cleared all the ##data stuff and pep update manually.
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I tried that to. But the only way to make it work was to flash the new PRL file. Neither Sprint or a Cricket flashing place could fix it. Which I thought was pretty stupid.
Another quick way of doing it.
Load Stock RUU.
This will rewrite PRL, NV items etc back as it rewrites the radio wich controls these.
Once done ##RTN# need MSL to use this, but this will help as well. and your done.
This is handy to have, and even better to have a few different ways to do it.
amoamare said:
Another quick way of doing it.
Load Stock RUU.
This will rewrite PRL, NV items etc back as it rewrites the radio wich controls these.
Once done ##RTN# need MSL to use this, but this will help as well. and your done.
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Beat me to it.................. This will definitely work.
amoamare said:
Another quick way of doing it.
Load Stock RUU.
This will rewrite PRL, NV items etc back as it rewrites the radio wich controls these.
Once done ##RTN# need MSL to use this, but this will help as well. and your done.
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thanks to all. this worked for me.
followed the guide, however data and market place is not working
calls and text work fine, any ideas ? thanks
amoamare said:
Another quick way of doing it.
Load Stock RUU.
This will rewrite PRL, NV items etc back as it rewrites the radio wich controls these.
Once done ##RTN# need MSL to use this, but this will help as well. and your done.
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I tried this like 4 times, and it would never flash the PRL... the way I did it, it finally flashed sprints PRL.
brax said:
followed the guide, however data and market place is not working
calls and text work fine, any ideas ? thanks
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Go into your phone settings, goto About Phone, what is the PRL number listed?
i am pretty sure i flashed the "60650.prl"
however i sold the phone and it will be back here tomorrow for repairs....
i had the guy do the settings -> update prl without luck....
sigh thanks for any help!
brax said:
i am pretty sure i flashed the "60650.prl"
however i sold the phone and it will be back here tomorrow for repairs....
i had the guy do the settings -> update prl without luck....
sigh thanks for any help!
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Well if for some reason it didn't flash, then "update PRL" wont work cause its not looking for sprints PRL. Try to see what PRL is loaded on the phone, then I can probably help a little better.
guy claims under settings the prl says 1.77-003
thanks
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guy claims under settings the prl says 1.77-003
thanks
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That's the PRI, not PRL. The PRL will be a five digit number. The latest Sprint PRL is 60675.
yeah thats what i figured, didnt know if that was a hex abbreviation with sprint's software for the prl or what... waiting for him to text me back...
i am pretty sure when i waited for him to activate the phone it showed a 3g icon when voice and text went active.. you sure if the prl is wrong everything else would work except data/mms/marketplace? thanks
the prl is = 60675
brax said:
yeah thats what i figured, didnt know if that was a hex abbreviation with sprint's software for the prl or what... waiting for him to text me back...
i am pretty sure when i waited for him to activate the phone it showed a 3g icon when voice and text went active.. you sure if the prl is wrong everything else would work except data/mms/marketplace? thanks
the prl is = 60675
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Well you have a Sprint PRL. Did the phone go through the Hands Free Activation when you tried to activate it? If you see a 3G symbol then all should be good. You could have him call Sprint and tell them data isn't working and you need to re-activate it...
well we had to type in a diag code then hit update and then it activated, not OTA to get talk and text going... he said he spent a hour at the sprint store today and they couldnt solve it
You could try my guide again, from step 17.
i asked the guy via text to do the guide through 17 to end, he says they tried that at the sprint store... without luck... i guess i can try it tomorrow when the phones in my hands unless anyone else has any other ideas....
what i did was followed this guide after flashing a oem RUU back to the phone
"RUU_Supersonic_1.47.651.1_Radio_2.05.00.06.10_release_CL195459"
Did you get your phone working? Could you share some of your tricks? Thanks!
brax said:
what i did was followed this guide after flashing a oem RUU back to the phone
"RUU_Supersonic_1.47.651.1_Radio_2.05.00.06.10_release_CL195459"
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Related
Ok so as most of the users on this website have learned, alot of people who have flashed DC2.0 are having PRI issues.
Following PRI's that are not effected by this problem are
1.70_003
1.68_003
2.10_003
This problem was first noticed on Damageless's DamageControl2.0. The reason it was noticed is because this is an official sprint rom that includes all the Sprint applications. As most people have noticed that a month or so ago people couldn't use sprint tv with alot of roms because of the "You must be a sprint user" error. The cause of this issue is believed to be the ERIS leak a few weeks back. If you have flashed ANY rom that was based off this leak you probably have a bad PRI.This includes but not confined to, ANY DAMAGE CONTROL ROM, ANY FLIPZ ROM AFTER 2.0b, AND ANY ROM THAT IS BASED ON ERIS This must fixed by retrieving you MSL and doing the instructions i will add to the end of this post. If you do not correct the PRI then when official leaks are released you will get many errors.
Now that i have explained all this please do not point fingers at anyone because this problem was completely unknown by anyone and everyone.
Here is how to fix the problem
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETRIEVING YOUR MSL THROUGH LEGAL MEANS WHICH MEANS CALLING SPRINT AND ASKING FOR IT.
After you have your MSL follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6006539&postcount=1405
and then you should have a correct Sprint PRI.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD FRESH 1.1 AND DO EVERYTHING STATED HERE IN THAT ROM. I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS ON 2.1 BUILDS
Let me emphasize that in doing testing with this problem RUU was NOT successful in returning the PRI. The only solution that has worked 100% is the ##786#, Enter your MSL, and re-provisioning your phone. Please try to find other solutions and discuss the outcomes in this thread.
Here are specific simple walkthrough. DO THIS IN A 1.5 ROM
1.Call Sprint and get your MSL. Keep calling and asking if it doesnt work the first time. Or go online and switch to another phone.
2. After you get the MSL go into a 1.5 ROM and bring up the dialer and press "##786# CALL"
3. It will initialize and the Reverse Logistics Support menu will come up with information.
4. After it has loaded press menu hardkey and then push reset.
5. Enter your MSL as password.
6. Your phone will reset and go into recovery. just push reboot system
7. Continue waiting an it will reboot again
8. After the last reboot all of your info including your PRI will be back to normal.
9. now update PRL and PROFILE to ensure success.
10. after all that you can nandroid any rom thats not eris based. I suggest darchlegend, Flipz 2.0, or DC2.0
IF YOU GO INTO OPTIONS AND SEE SPRINT AS YOUR CARRIER AND YOUR LOCKSCREEN HAS SPRINT THEN YOU HAVE FIXED THE ISSUE.
Special thanks goes to MrTip for finding the fix
Damageless for releasing the rom to find this problem.
Below for Developers________________________________________
After extensive testing i found the roms based on the Eris build will change the PRI. I am not 100% why but they do. It has to be something in the update-script to mess with the /radio partition. Anyone who can give further insight to this please PM me.
Continuing from last thread..
MrDanger said:
My PRI is 1.84_013...good or bad??
AND google doesnt work :/
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Thats odd...
MrDanger said:
It says Cellular South... Im now reflashing.
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Dumb question....is that who you go through? Or is it just throwing that out at you?
MrTrip said:
Continuing from last thread..
Thats odd...
Dumb question....is that who you go through? Or is it just throwing that out at you?
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Yes, that's who I have. I was glad to see the "Cellular South". Just want my google back :/
MrDanger said:
Lol, yes.. that's who I have. That's actually the good part.. just no google.
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Are you back on 2.0r2?
MrDanger said:
Yes, that's who I have. I was glad to see the "Cellular South". Just want my google back :/
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thats your carrier?
MrTrip said:
Are you back on 2.0r2?
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Booting back into DC 2.0r2 now
Avalaunchmods said:
thats your carrier?
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Yeah that is his carrier. I'm sure they have a different PRI than Sprint, however not having google is the big problem right now...
MrDanger said:
Booting back into DC 2.0r2 now
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Let us know if you get google back after this. Somebody asked if we could go back to 1.5...maybe we can't now?
Avalaunchmods said:
thats your carrier?
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Yep.
10chars
Get MSL Fast and Easy.
Just FYI I followed this method and was able to successfully get my MSL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5928695
Its real easy and worked like a champ and best of all you don't have to wait til morning to ask customer service.
Just finished rebooting and sprint is back
I would assume Avalaunchmods this is legal. Remove if it is not
eme82 said:
Just FYI I followed this method and was able to successfully get my MSL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5928695
Its real easy and worked like a champ and best of all you don't have to wait til morning to ask customer service.
Just finished rebooting and sprint is back
I would assume Avalaunchmods this is legal. Remove if it is not
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ehh cdma workshop is frowned upon. ill have to look into it more. this thread will be locked and stickied by a mod so i will def. check more into it. but everyone im out for the night it is 4 oclock here. it has been fun with all this lol hope the solution works and i hope this problem will shed light on problems we have all been having.
So, any google love?
MrTrip said:
So, any google love?
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When I reseted it... It reseted my MSN & MSID... :/ Got to find it again.
MrDanger said:
When I reseted it... It reseted my MSN & MSID... :/ Got to find it again.
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Ouch. We may want to note that in the DC 2.0r2 thread...
eme82 said:
Just FYI I followed this method and was able to successfully get my MSL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5928695
Its real easy and worked like a champ and best of all you don't have to wait til morning to ask customer service.
Just finished rebooting and sprint is back
I would assume Avalaunchmods this is legal. Remove if it is not
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When I dial ##3424# and hit call I get a message that the number or code I dialed is invalid and to try again. Am I missing something
This worked great for me! I did the MSL reset right over the 2.0 Damage rom, however, when I rebooted it would not do the Handset update. I had to wipe and re-install the ROM. Everything working now.
Nice find guys, and Damage if you are watching this thread....nice work
Avalaunchmods said:
Ok so as most of the users on this website have learned, alot of people who have flashed DC2.0 are having PRI issues.
Following PRI's that are not effected by this problem are
1.70_003
1.68_003
2.10_003
This problem was first noticed on Damageless's DamageControl2.0. The reason it was noticed is because this is an official sprint rom that includes all the Sprint applications. As most people have noticed that a month or so ago people couldn't use sprint tv with alot of roms because of the "You must be a sprint user" error. The cause of this issue is believed to be the ERIS leak a few weeks back. If you have flashed ANY rom that was based off this leak you probably have a bad PRI.This includes but not confined to, ANY DAMAGE CONTROL ROM, ANY FLIPZ ROM AFTER 2.0b, AND ANY ROM THAT IS BASED ON ERIS This must fixed by retrieving you MSL and doing the instructions i will add to the end of this post. If you do not correct the PRI then when official leaks are released you will get many errors.
Now that i have explained all this please do not point fingers at anyone because this problem was completely unknown by anyone and everyone.
Here is how to fix the problem
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETRIEVING YOUR MSL THROUGH LEGAL MEANS WHICH MEANS CALLING SPRINT AND ASKING FOR IT.
After you have your MSL follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6006539&postcount=1405
and then you should have a correct Sprint PRI. If the code does not work you may have to flash back to fresh 1.1 or a 1.5 rom for it to work.
Special thanks goes to MrTip for finding the fix
Damageless for releasing the rom to find this problem.
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mmm... im a little confused with the instructions provided on the linked post... can you plz clarify... i understand how to obtain my msl, but were do i go from there? the post just says to enter that one code and then the msl but i dont get any option to enter a msl #.
So far this is what i think im supposed to do,
do i need to (##enter code#)press menu -> reset, and then enter the msl as the password?
just want to be completetly clear before i go ahead and mess with it, thanks
I just Created this Software so even though you Dialer dont Support ## Code you can Trigger is via PC
Just place adb.exe and Depdencies on C:\Winodws and use this Software it is made on MS.net
lalo45 said:
mmm... im a little confused with the instructions provided on the linked post... can you plz clarify... i understand how to obtain my msl, but were do i go from there? the post just says to enter that one code and then the msl but i dont get any option to enter a msl #.
So far this is what i think im supposed to do,
do i need to (##enter code#)press menu -> reset, and then enter the msl as the password?
just want to be completetly clear before i go ahead and mess with it, thanks
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Yeah instructions are unclear I get the same thing, but it wont even let me put in my MSL as a password its too long...
Well PRI is just a Number Showing Exact Programming Protocol
i think Sprint TV dont work Becuase of Improper RTSP Proxy IP and Port
use this Dialer code or use mobile5dm.exe and Trigger that Screen
##3282# - SPC - Advanced
RTSP (Real time Streaming Protocol) and See what u can see in
RTSP Proxy Port
RTSP Proxy Address
Is there a password? I'm confused I didn't need to use my MSL infact when I used the code to access it, it showed my MSL number in the list... I hit ok with out putting a password in and nothing. I tried using my MSL number as the password nothing. Is there some step I'm missing?
There is a new prl... 60664
Navigate to setting> about phone> system updates> update profile ( IF this goes well then do the next step)
then navigate to setting> about phone> system updates> update prl
Here is the PRL file from my phone.. Only for manually installing
View attachment 60664.zip
Use ##775# method
HERE IS HELP BACKING UP YOUR PRL.. If iffy about updating.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6146971
Just letting others know that dont read the forums of some roms.
Someone just stated this in dc 2.07.2.
didnt we already know this? didnt flipz make a custom onr built off it or something? im using flipz prl and radio but running dc. haha! it works out well for me, no garuntee for you, obviously.
You're using the flipz_pri...not prl
Thx, knock on wood this gives me better more roaming
momoceio said:
You're using the flipz_pri...not prl
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What he said.. PRL is different then pri
Flip or any other rom maker doesnt control the PRL. Its something used for signal on your phone. They update it OTA.
thanks, had no idea...and i don't think flipz has a custom prl updater?
wow guys thanks
your right, pri NOT prl
either way, im preeeetty sure i had 60664 running right before flipz released his custom prI
i was proven wrong amany times before, this being one, im sure itll happen again.
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dude i suck the big one, i have to stop smoking
your completely right in every manner
please dont mind me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=36281750
Works on Damage 2.0.7.2
It says that it could not update, but when i went back and looked it now says 60664. I am assuming it updated fine.
jonesdana said:
It says that it could not update, but when i went back and looked it now says 60664. I am assuming it updated fine.
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Haha yeah mine does that every time I update. I dont know why.
This time it told me mine was up-to-date though but when i checked it was changed.
WTF
This has made me go from 60663 to 27392 ?????????
And now I have no signal.
And I've just deleted my last nandroid to make room.
WTF do I do now ?????
jonesdana said:
It says that it could not update, but when i went back and looked it now says 60664. I am assuming it updated fine.
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this is probably that maintience update they were talking about
grifforama said:
WTF
This has made me go from 60663 to 27392 ?????????
And now I have no signal.
And I've just deleted my last nandroid to make room.
WTF do I do now ?????
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nandroid doesnt write radio. or back it up. so that wouldnt help
best bet is to flash fresh 1.1 and then update profile to be sure sprint registers you. then update prl.
make sure your not roaming
just happened to me as well, what was the ## to update PRL?
grifforama said:
WTF
This has made me go from 60663 to 27392 ?????????
And now I have no signal.
And I've just deleted my last nandroid to make room.
WTF do I do now ?????
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UHH why delete ONE simple nano. You should have more then enough room on an sd card for that 1 simple file that can save you trouble in bad situations. Like this one.
But maybe try resetting your phone. See if it doesnt change.
Avalaunchmods said:
nandroid doesnt write radio. or back it up. so that wouldnt help
best bet is to flash fresh 1.1 and then update profile to be sure sprint registers you. then update prl.
make sure your not roaming
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lol+10o'these'here'things
Jus10o said:
UHH why delete ONE simple nano. You should have more then enough room on an sd card for that 1 simple file that can save you trouble in bad situations. Like this one.
But maybe try resetting your phone. See if it doesnt change.
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im sorry your prediction qoutes get me EVERYTIME
This is why I make backups of my backups backups.
If you have the PRL file on your SDCARD just dial ##775# Input your MSL and then browse for your PRL, then menu>Commit Changes
mountaindont said:
im sorry your prediction qoutes get me EVERYTIME
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Like guessing what the problem is, without really knowing the answer?? I do it alot.
Jus10o said:
UHH why delete ONE simple nano. You should have more then enough room on an sd card for that 1 simple file that can save you trouble in bad situations. Like this one.
But maybe try resetting your phone. See if it doesnt change.
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ehhh well as i said even if he did save the backup, nandroid doesnt restore /radio partition. thats where the prl and pri is.
the prl he got is a different carrier prl so he needs to update profile so sprint registers it.
anyone else get a weird prl?
So is it true the official OTA update to Gingerbread is here? Says connection failed"
So I hear the OTA update for Gingerbread for G2X is available. Well when I go into "about phone" and click the "software update check", it always searches on server and then eventually says "connection failed". I understand this is a know issue, but a lot of people are saying that they were able to update to gingerbread this way.
Right now I am running a stock G2X phone on Simple Mobile service. Does running on simple mobile have anything to do with it not updating OTA(over the air)? How can I update. I don't want to download a hacked up unofficial version of the Gingerbread. I want to do it the right way. Thank you.
Lg's software updater? From lg's website..
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
Don't use the LG tool, it bricks phones. Get to a spot with full bars and search for the update again. The connection is key.
no it doesnt, if u have a newer reliable computer you are good to go just follow the instructions rite the first time and everything will go smooth , the whole process takes 10 minutes tops, and if ur with simple i dont think u are getting an ota from tmobile lol
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no it doesnt, if u have a newer reliable computer you are good to go just follow the instructions rite the first time and everything will go smooth , the whole process takes 10 minutes tops, and if ur with simple i dont think u are getting an ota from tmobile lol
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Can anyone else confirm that the ota update will not work because I'm using simple mobile? I was under the impression and was also told that simple mobil runs off T-Mobile. On the other hand, this is not the first time I've heard this, but I get a different answer everytime I call a T-Mobile store and ask. I'm also sure they don't like people that use simple mobile so of course. So can anyone confirm this with a decent explanation? Thank you.
And to the otherperson, wakeboarder, so I need full bars and it should work. Do you have simple mobile as well?
I think it sarni is right, if your not on the tmo network you won't get it via ota. Best bet is to use the lg update tool. That's how I did it and it was painless.
jdkackley said:
I think it sarni is right, if your not on the tmo network you won't get it via ota. Best bet is to use the lg update tool. That's how I did it and it was painless.
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Can someone please walk me through the manual update process. I have an Apple Mac Mini which is 6-9month old and a Dell Windows XP which is old as hell but still works decent. And also a few questions:
1) is this update an official legit gingerbread update
2) If the phone does become bricked, will LG repair since it is their update
3) Step by step instructions please, I just got my phone back from LG and don't want to f it up.
Thanks guys.
thekid5 said:
Can someone please walk me through the manual update process. I have an Apple Mac Mini which is 6-9month old and a Dell Windows XP which is old as hell but still works decent. And also a few questions:
1) is this update an official legit gingerbread update
2) If the phone does become bricked, will LG repair since it is their update
3) Step by step instructions please, I just got my phone back from LG and don't want to f it up.
Thanks guys.
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The updater tool only works with windows. Also, it only works with phones that are not refurbed.
oh, that's right. :/
Well step one would be to get ride of that apple junk. There is a reason that it doesnt work on apple because apple the corp[eration is a bunch of Asses and they dont make there stuff compatable with anyone else they think they are the only company out there that does this stuff. So I say good for LG for beating them at there own game and making there tool not compatable with apples junk. It would probally brick you phone anyway because it is not an Iphone. Once you do that you will be alot better off and your life will be easir since PCs are compatable with almost everything.
Then go to LGs website go to the mobile section go to support got to tmo p999dw or at this point it might say G2x there should be instructions for it on the site but instasll the mobile support tool them Make sure you install the drivers and then it will be smothsailing seeing as how you will have a fresh new PC. And yes the other Dude is right it just makes sence even if the other company uses tmos network it they only rent from them they would not have any control of OTA stuff TMO would not give them the rights to that for free. There customers are not TMOs so TMO does not care about them. As far As I know the LG update and the OTA are identical that is what I am told I am wondering that myself. The only thing that might be different and I really dought it is someone said that the OTA has the full 1080p and the LG update only shoots 720p. I'm not sure if that is true I also dont know if it is Just 1080p or 720p for both I think that the stock GB camera app only shoots 720p but I really dont know. So there you have it.
I'm running G2X with gingerbread update on simple mobile as well and having issues with internet and MMS service. I'm using APN that I set up to work with Simple Mobile but it keeps switching back to the T-Mobile APN. And there is nothing I can do with that. So unless there is some kind of solution on that problem, do not update to Gingerbread.
korenpenza said:
I'm running G2X with gingerbread update on simple mobile as well and having issues with internet and MMS service. I'm using APN that I set up to work with Simple Mobile but it keeps switching back to the T-Mobile APN. And there is nothing I can do with that. So unless there is some kind of solution on that problem, do not update to Gingerbread.
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Simple Mobile is an MVNO of T-Mobile, correct? The problem is that their sim card uses T-Mobile's MCC and MNC. At boot up the phone looks at that and then sets the APNs accordingly. Since the phone was built for TMO it thinks that is what it should be. Solution is to set it and not turn your phone off. You can also edit the "apns-conf" file in /system/etc and put in settings for Simple Mobile. I believe that file will take precedence over other settings. You need to be rooted. After changing the file for Simple Mobile's APN settings select reset to default. If you don't know how to structure the file give me Simple's info and I'll make the file for you. Then just back up the old one, install the new one and see if it works.
Reboot or not reboot, it is still switching to TMO apn. So as far as I understood I have to root the phone first, then edit "apns-conf" file?
korenpenza said:
Reboot or not reboot, it is still switching to TMO apn. So as far as I understood I have to root the phone first, then edit "apns-conf" file?
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Yup. And no guarantee it will work but someone needs to try it so we know.
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jboxer said:
Yup. And no guarantee it will work but someone needs to try it so we know.
Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk
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Kindly Let me know what are the info you need to make that file. I shall provide it to you.
Thank you
anush.isaac said:
Kindly Let me know what are the info you need to make that file. I shall provide it to you.
Thank you
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Already done. Here you go. Enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17743796#post17743796
Is there a difference between the LG site update and OTA update?? I am pissed I lost all the camera features and stuff when doing the LG updater way...
anush.isaac said:
Kindly Let me know what are the info you need to make that file. I shall provide it to you.
Thank you
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You do not need any file!
I just rooted my phone with 2 steps:
First thing, I installed Clockwordmod with NVFlash.
Info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Then I boot into Clockwordmod Recovery and run this booting zip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
After I rooted the phone, I went to APN settings and (YYYYYEEEAAAAHHHHH) WAS ABLE TO CHANGE T-MOBILE APN TO SIMPLE MOBILE!
You do exactly like simplemobile.com says BUT instead of creating new APN you just modify original one. Without rooting your phone it is impossible to do!
Big thanks to everybody on this forum who helped me!
I've been looking and looking and was just wondering if anyone has come across a hotspot mod or hack for the Spring S6 varient.
This service is like a must have for me, and I'd bet a few others could use and benefite from this ( if it has been released, or even in the work in progress)
Look in the note 4 forum - there's a guide there that works and is super easy.
austontatious said:
Look in the note 4 forum - there's a guide there that works and is super easy.
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The guide in the Note 4 forum worked for me. First, I used the CF Auto Root method to root my phone. Next, I downloaded and installed the latest idoneapps' Galaxy Tools apk (GTv3.1.5.apk.) I first tried the simple method that worked on my GS5 - just click the "Enable Native Hotspot" button and reboot. Unfortunately, that seemed to break my 4G data - I think it has something to do with the APNs being locked. I went back to the GT application and (after reading through the instruction manual) changed the text in the sales_code box from SPR to XAS and hit the "set" button. I rebooted again and now my 4G was working. As a side benefit, APNs are now unlocked. Went back to the GT app and clicked the Enable Native Hotspot button and rebooted. Native hotspot is working fine for me on 3G and 4G. So, if you're having issues, check out that sales_code box.
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The guide in the Note 4 forum worked for me. First, I used the CF Auto Root method to root my phone. Next, I downloaded and installed the latest idoneapps' Galaxy Tools apk (GTv3.1.5.apk.) I first tried the simple method that worked on my GS5 - just click the "Enable Native Hotspot" button and reboot. Unfortunately, that seemed to break my 4G data - I think it has something to do with the APNs being locked. I went back to the GT application and (after reading through the instruction manual) changed the text in the sales_code box from SPR to XAS and hit the "set" button. I rebooted again and now my 4G was working. As a side benefit, APNs are now unlocked. Went back to the GT app and clicked the Enable Native Hotspot button and rebooted. Native hotspot is working fine for me on 3G and 4G. So, if you're having issues, check out that sales_code box.
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Thanks for this information I'll make sure to try out and I will report back, but can you help me out with the sales quote box how to get to that correctly. And any tips on apraching the cf auto root for the sprint variant
IllMindedSkama said:
Thanks for this information I'll make sure to try out and I will report back, but can you help me out with the sales quote box how to get to that correctly. And any tips on apraching the cf auto root for the sprint variant
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Instructions for root - and all necessary files - are in the thread here, but there really isn't much to it - install the drivers, run Odin, select the md5 file, put phone in download mode, connect phone to computer, click Start, wait a few seconds for it to finish, disconnect phone from computer, reboot. Less than 5 minutes. The thread also has the link for the stock recovery that is installed the same way and is supposed to improve battery life. I didn't have a problem with battery, but I installed it anyways. You can read the thread for more information and detailed instructions.
For the hot spot, refer to the Galaxy Tools thread on the note forum here.
The sales_code box is the second box on the right. Just tap it as you would any text box you want to type in. The keyboard comes up, delete the text that is there (SPR) and enter XAS. Click the Set button next to it. Reboot. I'll attach a screen shot so you can see what the app looks like once the change has been made.
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The guide in the Note 4 forum worked for me. First, I used the CF Auto Root method to root my phone. Next, I downloaded and installed the latest idoneapps' Galaxy Tools apk (GTv3.1.5.apk.) I first tried the simple method that worked on my GS5 - just click the "Enable Native Hotspot" button and reboot. Unfortunately, that seemed to break my 4G data - I think it has something to do with the APNs being locked. I went back to the GT application and (after reading through the instruction manual) changed the text in the sales_code box from SPR to XAS and hit the "set" button. I rebooted again and now my 4G was working. As a side benefit, APNs are now unlocked. Went back to the GT app and clicked the Enable Native Hotspot button and rebooted. Native hotspot is working fine for me on 3G and 4G. So, if you're having issues, check out that sales_code box.
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I posted a link to that in another thread here and have been using it since day one. Don't change any settings and just enable hotspot that's it. Have you done any updates? I haven't so I'm still on the original software which may be why but I didn't change any other settings which could be your problem.
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I posted a link to that in another thread here and have been using it since day one. Don't change any settings and just enable hotspot that's it. Have you done any updates? I haven't so I'm still on the original software which may be why but I didn't change any other settings which could be your problem.
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My phone performed a software update within minutes of me first setting it up - it booted in to recovery and everything. I hadn't installed the root package or Galaxy Tools app yet, so can't say if the update is why I couldn't enable the hot spot with a single click. It would have been the easiest way to go, so I'd suggest that anyone give that method a try first. If it doesn't work, then just make sales_code change and try again.
both of yall,
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My phone performed a software update within minutes of me first setting it up - it booted in to recovery and everything. I hadn't installed the root package or Galaxy Tools app yet, so can't say if the update is why I couldn't enable the hot spot with a single click. It would have been the easiest way to go, so I'd suggest that anyone give that method a try first. If it doesn't work, then just make sales_code change and try again.
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This method ended up working out for me.
Im a sprint varient fully rooted with the 920t software, and having no issues with the deep sleep battery drain. But i thing i started to notice even with and without the sales_code change is that with some apps (i.e. snapchat). I cant send nor log in to unless i perfrom a info reset code (##72786#) but while doing this. It relocks the apns and disables the hotspot mod.
Any help with this is greatfully apreciated you guys. And also. Thanks again!!!
thanks again
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Instructions for root - and all necessary files - are in the thread here, but there really isn't much to it - install the drivers, run Odin, select the md5 file, put phone in download mode, connect phone to computer, click Start, wait a few seconds for it to finish, disconnect phone from computer, reboot. Less than 5 minutes. The thread also has the link for the stock recovery that is installed the same way and is supposed to improve battery life. I didn't have a problem with battery, but I installed it anyways. You can read the thread for more information and detailed instructions.
For the hot spot, refer to the Galaxy Tools thread on the note forum here.
The sales_code box is the second box on the right. Just tap it as you would any text box you want to type in. The keyboard comes up, delete the text that is there (SPR) and enter XAS. Click the Set button next to it. Reboot. I'll attach a screen shot so you can see what the app looks like once the change has been made.
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Thanks this worked like a charm but with my last post above. I discovered a little bug.
IllMindedSkama said:
This method ended up working out for me.
Im a sprint varient fully rooted with the 920t software, and having no issues with the deep sleep battery drain. But i thing i started to notice even with and without the sales_code change is that with some apps (i.e. snapchat). I cant send nor log in to unless i perfrom a info reset code (##72786#) but while doing this. It relocks the apns and disables the hotspot mod.
Any help with this is greatfully apreciated you guys. And also. Thanks again!!!
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Wish I had something useful to contribute, but I'm not having any issues - Snapchat is working fine. Attached is my current software version - as I mentioned, it did force an update the first time it booted up. Maybe pick an app you're having issues with, clear its cache, uninstall and then reinstall it to see if the problem persists.
sorry for the late reply
But i did get to figure it out. The problem was the "sales_code"
I just ad to leave it stock and just let the phone read everything correcrly.
Guys thanks again. Honestly
And also.... have any of ya had the screen rotation problrm???
IllMindedSkama said:
But i did get to figure it out. The problem was the "sales_code"
I just ad to leave it stock and just let the phone read everything correcrly.
Guys thanks again. Honestly
And also.... have any of ya had the screen rotation problrm???
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I have that rotation issue. It's the damn adaptive charger. The wireless charger never has that issue. It was fixed in a later update supposedly but I had to get my original phone replaced.
anyone have link for GTv3.1.5.apk ?
((Development halted until further notice.)) So I'm not sure if you'll run into any issues, but this is what I'm running
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anyone have link for GTv3.1.5.apk ?
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I have a Sprint Galaxy S6 5.02 (G920PVPU1AOCF ) rooted with pingpong.
I used GTv3.1.5 then updated to 3.1.8, just enabled native hotspot and nothing else.
Working with no problem.
No root necessary...all you need is your MSL. Easiest way to obtain MSL is by calling Sprint. Once obtained, in the dialer enter ##3282#, hit edit, enter MSL, hit APN Settings. On APN2 EHRPD internet tap on the settings. On APN type it shows default,mms. Edit so that it shows default,mms,dun and then hit ok, up top hit More and hit save. Hit back and tap on APN2 LTE internet settings wheel and do the same...APN type should be default,mms,dun. On More hit save then reboot the phone.
That's it...turn on native hotspot and it should work!
Hope this helps!!
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No root necessary...all you need is your MSL. Easiest way to obtain MSL is by calling Sprint. Once obtained, in the dialer enter ##3282#, hit edit, enter MSL, hit APN Settings. On APN2 EHRPD internet tap on the settings. On APN type it shows default,mms. Edit so that it shows default,mms,dun and then hit ok, up top hit More and hit save. Hit back and tap on APN2 LTE internet settings wheel and do the same...APN type should be default,mms,dun. On More hit save then reboot the phone.
That's it...turn on native hotspot and it should work!
Hope this helps!!
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I tried calling Sprint and told them the GPS wasn't working and they refused to give me the msl but I've been using GT and ended up getting the msl with that
Any app out to get the msl with no roo
Sent From My EDGE
SG Note 3 Android 5.0 Rooted - Worked Great!
scubafun said:
Instructions for root - and all necessary files - are in the thread here, but there really isn't much to it - install the drivers, run Odin, select the md5 file, put phone in download mode, connect phone to computer, click Start, wait a few seconds for it to finish, disconnect phone from computer, reboot. Less than 5 minutes. The thread also has the link for the stock recovery that is installed the same way and is supposed to improve battery life. I didn't have a problem with battery, but I installed it anyways. You can read the thread for more information and detailed instructions.
For the hot spot, refer to the Galaxy Tools thread on the note forum here.
The sales_code box is the second box on the right. Just tap it as you would any text box you want to type in. The keyboard comes up, delete the text that is there (SPR) and enter XAS. Click the Set button next to it. Reboot. I'll attach a screen shot so you can see what the app looks like once the change has been made.
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Thanks for the help on changing the Sales_code Text from SPR to XAS. It worked well for me after the reboot. I have I've spent almost 5 hours of my morning trying to find out my MSL with countless readers that didn't work. This method you describe did the trick. :good:
Doesn't work on my sprint s6. Sprint gave me the msl code but there is no APN option under the EDIT menu. I can only see APN under VIEW and it's greyed out, cannot be changed
My apologies if this has been dealt with elsewhere, if so please just point me where to go...
Last week we switched to T-Mobile from AT&T. I had AT&T unlock all 4 of our phones. That was done successfully.
So my wife starts using her S7 and she can make calls and text just fine, but she calls from work saying she has no data. Hmm. So I call tech support. They have me change Access Point info several times, but still no luck. Tech guy "escalates" things to "Engineering" but we haven't heard boo from them.
I was tinkering with the phone and recall Airplane mode can sometimes kickstart data issues, sure enough, if I turn Airplane Mode on, then off, I get full 4G LTE signal and we can surf. But the minute I reboot the phone, we lose data connection until I do the airplane trick.
Note that all of our other phones have no issues like this, and yes, tech says all phones show having full access to data.
So has anyone had this issue and successfully fixed it? If so how? It's driving us crazy.
Thanks in advance.
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My apologies if this has been dealt with elsewhere, if so please just point me where to go...
Last week we switched to T-Mobile from AT&T. I had AT&T unlock all 4 of our phones. That was done successfully.
So my wife starts using her S7 and she can make calls and text just fine, but she calls from work saying she has no data. Hmm. So I call tech support. They have me change Access Point info several times, but still no luck. Tech guy "escalates" things to "Engineering" but we haven't heard boo from them.
I was tinkering with the phone and recall Airplane mode can sometimes kickstart data issues, sure enough, if I turn Airplane Mode on, then off, I get full 4G LTE signal and we can surf. But the minute I reboot the phone, we lose data connection until I do the airplane trick.
Note that all of our other phones have no issues like this, and yes, tech says all phones show having full access to data.
So has anyone had this issue and successfully fixed it? If so how? It's driving us crazy.
Thanks in advance.
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Try flashing a Tmobile firmware to the phone it will be more compatible with the network and also solve issues with cellular connectivity private message me so I can give you detailed instructions
How do I do that? Thx
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How do I do that? Thx
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Ok it's actually easier to give you instructions on the main thread but first I need you to make sure you have access to a computer unless you are actually using xda so assuming you are near your computer when you have time back up your wife's phone with smart switch, here is a download link http://www.samsung.com/us/assets/Smart_Switch_pc_setup.exe
Matter of fact I got a call from T-Mobile telling me to try to "flash the software" and use the Smart Switch to back things up. I downloaded the Smart Switch for PC but when I tried to open it, it wouldn't install, gave me some weird error message.
So once I get the phone backed up, can you point me to how to flash the T-Mobile software? I'm crossing my fingers this is fairly easy since I'm not much of a tech when it comes to deeper smartphone tweaking (ROM's this and that lol).
Thanks for your help folks. I just want a smooth running phone vs. giving T-Mobile $30 more a month for an identical phone.
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Matter of fact I got a call from T-Mobile telling me to try to "flash the software" and use the Smart Switch to back things up. I downloaded the Smart Switch for PC but when I tried to open it, it wouldn't install, gave me some weird error message.
So once I get the phone backed up, can you point me to how to flash the T-Mobile software? I'm crossing my fingers this is fairly easy since I'm not much of a tech when it comes to deeper smartphone tweaking (ROM's this and that lol).
Thanks for your help folks. I just want a smooth running phone vs. giving T-Mobile $30 more a month for an identical phone.
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So download Odin from here http://samsungodin.com/download/Odin3_v3.12.3.zip and then here is tmobile firmware http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F3096555AECD11E6B04AFA163EE8F90B
Thanks for the links, do you (or anyone else) have a detailed list of installation instructions? Teach me like I'm in 3rd grade.
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Thanks for the links, do you (or anyone else) have a detailed list of installation instructions? Teach me like I'm in 3rd grade.
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Ok first put your phone In download mode by holding down volume down+power+home until you see this
Sorry, posted too soon here is what you will see while in download mode
So am I downloading both those files above to my PC, or to the phone? At what point to do I put phone into Download mode??
I guess the big question, what are the odds that this bricks her phone?
thx
And then in Odin you will see 4 tabs BL AP CP CSC click on the BL button next to the message box and select your downloads folder do this for the AP CP and CSC as well and click start
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So am I downloading both those files above to my PC, or to the phone? At what point to do I put phone into Download mode??
I guess the big question, what are the odds that this bricks her phone?
thx
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The bootloader is locked so you can only brick your phone if you unplug it while it is flashing also you may have to use a modified Odin program so if you need it let me know
So to confirm the steps:
First backup my phone using Samsungs software via my PC then..
Download the two files you posted earlier TO MY PC.
Open Odin and get the folders situated..
Plug in the phone to the PC and set it to Download mode
Let it do it's thing..once done I should have the full T-Mobile software and no more AT&T junk?
Sound correct..if not, please fill in any missing steps.
Much appreciated.
OhAlfie said:
So to confirm the steps:
First backup my phone using Samsungs software via my PC then..
Download the two files you posted earlier TO MY PC.
Open Odin and get the folders situated..
Plug in the phone to the PC and set it to Download mode
Let it do it's thing..once done I should have the full T-Mobile software and no more AT&T junk?
Sound correct..if not, please fill in any missing steps.
Much appreciated.
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Right and if it doesn't connect In Odin then it won't say com with a number so also make sure you have drivers
loganbeck14 said:
The bootloader is locked so you can only brick your phone if you unplug it while it is flashing also you may have to use a modified Odin program so if you need it let me know
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Thanks, so how would I know if I need a modified Odin program??
How do I make sure I have the correct drivers? Assuming I need those loaded to the PC(?) BEFORE I start all this process?
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Thanks, so how would I know if I need a modified Odin program??
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It will say sha256 is invalid
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How do I make sure I have the correct drivers? Assuming I need those loaded to the PC(?) BEFORE I start all this process?
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Use this link to download drivers http://developer.samsung.com/common/download/check.do?actId=698
So have you done this same thing to an AT&T S7 with full success? Just wondering. My wife won't let me hear the end of it if I brick this phone. LOL
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It will say sha256 is invalid
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Use this link to download drivers http://developer.samsung.com/common/download/check.do?actId=698
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Download to PC, correct?
OhAlfie said:
Download to PC, correct?
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Yes