I bought a g2x from craigslist. its brand new but i guess that previous owner has done some update or something now it does not show any baseband version. So my Sim card which i changed to 4g version yesterday does not show any network. my old sim card did not show any network either.
this is what i see when i look at About Phone
Model # LG-P999
Android Version 2.2.2
Baseband Version : Unknown
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9
Build Number : FRG83G
Software Version : LG-P999-V10f
I am coming from a vibrant with using bionix and not new to rooting or flashing rom. I did research a lot. But not sure if this is something that can be fix.
Please help.
thanks a lot in advance
Try the official update ota or via LG, other threads describe the process and that might get you the new baseband.
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heysharon said:
Try the official update ota or via LG, other threads describe the process and that might get you the new baseband.
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I tried to run the software update check from the phone. i connected with wifi. but i guess as it does not have a connection with tmobile netowrk its showing connection failed.
I think what heysharon is saying, is to update through lg website with your phone connected to your pc.
HTXg2x said:
I think what heysharon is saying, is to update through lg website with your phone connected to your pc.
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Ohhh, Yeah tried that already. But LG updater says device not supported for update. is there a way to flash the baseband ? I have a feeling that the previous owner flashed a o2x rom or something which changed the baseband. and then he ran the recovery to fix it.
Which model do you have? Check under the battery hood if it's Model 990 or 999. Perhaps it's wrong update for the phone.
Sorry I saw now you said it's 999. If there is no baseband you might have to return it to the Tmo...
krekabl said:
Sorry I saw now you said it's 999. If there is no baseband you might have to return it to the Tmo...
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i can't return it cause i bought it from craigslist.
xnocturnal said:
i can't return it cause i bought it from craigslist.
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Was it working when you bought it from the Craigslist seller? Did you try it with a SIM card before you bought it? Just wondering if the problem was there when you bought it or if you might've done something to the phone after you bought it.
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phburks said:
Was it working when you bought it from the Craigslist seller? Did you try it with a SIM card before you bought it? Just wondering if the problem was there when you bought it or if you might've done something to the phone after you bought it.
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it was working with his sim. my sim did not support 4g network at that moment so could not check it with my sim. then i got my sim yesterday. and have been trying to use it after words. no Luck. i guess i just lost $300.
xnocturnal said:
it was working with his sim. my sim did not support 4g network at that moment so could not check it with my sim. then i got my sim yesterday. and have been trying to use it after words. no Luck. i guess i just lost $300.
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That seems odd. You saw it working with his SIM? Did you or him make any changes to the phone software after you saw it working? The baseband wouldnt just disappear.
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xnocturnal said:
Ohhh, Yeah tried that already. But LG updater says device not supported for update. is there a way to flash the baseband ? I have a feeling that the previous owner flashed a o2x rom or something which changed the baseband. and then he ran the recovery to fix it.
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Probably didn't flash an O2X rom as that would've changed the partition table and I don't think you can restore the G2X system back to it ... well at least without going to great lengths to fix the partitions.
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phburks said:
That seems odd. You saw it working with his SIM? Did you or him make any changes to the phone software after you saw it working? The baseband wouldnt just disappear.
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i guess what happened is i really did not check it throughly. his sim was inside the phone and when he gave me he took it off and did a factory reset. thats what it was. and i was texting him before we met and he was calling me or texting me from his phone. i believed him. and i can see what happned for believing him. great
Try doing the regular nvflash thing root it n flash a rom or stock nanroid maybe that'll bring the baseband back
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xnocturnal said:
i guess what happened is i really did not check it throughly. his sim was inside the phone and when he gave me he took it off and did a factory reset. thats what it was. and i was texting him before we met and he was calling me or texting me from his phone. i believed him. and i can see what happned for believing him. great
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I've never heard of a factory reset removing a baseband... interesting issue.
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I've never heard of a factory reset removing a baseband... interesting issue.
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I don't think it did. Sounds like the guy scammed him. He said he never actually saw it working.
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jaestreetss said:
Try doing the regular nvflash thing root it n flash a rom or stock nanroid maybe that'll bring the baseband back
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Wont work. Baseband isn't backed up with a nandroid backup.
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You should try updating through kdz I think it will work for you search the threads for the proper methods
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Bspence415 said:
You should try updating through kdz I think it will work for you search the threads for the proper methods
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Was just going to suggest that too lol. Just looking for the right link to post. I'll add it if I can find it.
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yea thats weird if it was working with his sim , how did u see it with his sim in? cuz let me tell u something an unknown baseband isnt good news, we dont have any flashable basebands yet
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T-Mobile G2X P999DW Original Facotry Firmware
BIN_LGP999AT-01-V21y-310-260-MAR-11-2012-0
Let´s porting modding begin Thanks for sharing..
looking for someone to port it to the 2X. Can you flash this directly on the 2X?
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looking for someone to port it to the 2X. Can you flash this directly on the 2X?
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Definitely wouldn't at this time... I'm sure the partition sizes on the two devices are different, as was the case with the G2 and the Desire Z
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Can you flash this directly on the 2X?
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yes???
i'm working on it
codeworkx said:
i'm working on it
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Then i wont worry
Am i wrong or this Rom without sources isn't any help to port CM7?
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Thanks! I love to have the stock firmware lying around for when its time for warranty or time to sell.
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i'm working on it
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How's it going?
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How's it going?
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I just flashed the P999 AP BIN on my O2X (P990) with SmartFlash for P990 .
Its looking really good. Stock Android 2.2.2 (Froyo) with T-Mobile bloat, but nothing we cant uninstall.
EDIT: It seems I cant connect to my Vodafone network. Everything else seems to be working.
EDIT2: Root is gone. See if Super One Click can bring it back...Yup got root back .
Egan said:
I just flashed the P999 AP BIN on my O2X (P990) with SmartFlash for P990 .
Its looking really good. Stock Android 2.2.2 (Froyo) with T-Mobile bloat, but nothing we cant uninstall.
EDIT: It seems I cant connect to my Vodafone network. Everything else seems to be working.
EDIT2: Root is gone. See if Super One Click can bring it back...Yup got root back .
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So everything is working apart from the network I.e. phone calls, SMS etc?
More or less, but there are still issues when it comes to partitions. You better follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1031969
Link is down right now. Could you please post a mirror? Thanks!
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Link is down right now. Could you please post a mirror? Thanks!
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It's up for me, downloading now.
Am happy to mirror but it will take a while to get it and re-up, it's 550MB.
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Link is down right now. Could you please post a mirror? Thanks!
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Here's a mirror everyone!
http://www.multiupload.com/G1PX7W2D0I
can someone explain how to flash the firmware using smartflash? I cant seem to get it working
Hmm, my phone only reads LG-P999-V10f in the Factory Version part of settings. There was a screenshot in an different thread of the Factory Version being LGP999AT-00-v10f-TMO-US-MAR-27-2011. Now this one is LGP999AT-01-V10f-310-260-MAR-27-2011+0.
Does that mean there is 3 different versions of the firmware out there? If so I wonder if any have the 850 Band for AT&T available to select?
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Hmm, my phone only reads LG-P999-V10f in the Factory Version part of settings. There was a screenshot in an different thread of the Factory Version being LGP999AT-00-v10f-TMO-US-MAR-27-2011. Now this one is LGP999AT-01-V10f-310-260-MAR-27-2011+0.
Does that mean there is 3 different versions of the firmware out there? If so I wonder if any have the 850 Band for AT&T available to select?
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Dude speaking of the AT&T bands our device already is setup for it. Its just hidden. See below.
T-mobile was not lying like others have stated.
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flak0 said:
Dude speaking of the AT&T bands our device already is setup for it. Its just hidden. See below.
T-mobile was not lying like others have stated.
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As reported in other threads, clicking on those menu items doesn't actually do anything.
legoman666 said:
As reported in other threads, clicking on those menu items doesn't actually do anything.
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It is thought that it may take a modified baseband to make them accessible (although one post in the general section sounded like he received a SIM unlock code from TMO and was told to activate it with an AT&T SIM in the device).
Related to that, the flashing of the G2x Firmware on the Ox2 probably screwed up the baseband on it,as they use different bands. Someone on the Ox2 Forum did the reverse - everything worked but the network connections also
The Videotron branded V21D_00.01 original firmware from LG is available here:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP999/AAVCDW/V21D_00.01/V21D_00.01.kdz
It is not an update to Gingerbread, it is the original Videotron firmware which is Android 2.2.2 (FROYO) which includes a patch to fix problems with SMS messaging.
As in our major problem? You were one of them correct?
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mt3g said:
As in our major problem? You were one of them correct?
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I don't understand your comment, explain.
Never mind lol, mistake. I thought you were someone else....
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Man, you go right after them like I do.
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Thank you for this file. I tried ICS, but I can't manage to receive voicemail notifications, which is pretty annoying. And the carrier name shows "Vid otron". It seems that the ICS notification bar font doesn't support "é" characters. It's kind of weird...
Hey, this is something i've been looking for. Could ya tell me which baseband it upgrades the phone to? Thanks
shikogi said:
hey, this is something i've been looking for. Could ya tell me which baseband it upgrades the phone to? Thanks
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m6600a-scautnz-2.0.9720t 1 [oct 24 2011 10:00:00]
kevint27 said:
Thank you for this file. I tried ICS, but I can't manage to receive voicemail notifications, which is pretty annoying. And the carrier name shows "Vid otron". It seems that the ICS notification bar font doesn't support "é" characters. It's kind of weird...
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You need La crème glacée sandwich version.
Core Memory said:
The Videotron branded V21D_00.01 original firmware from LG is available here:
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It is not an update to Gingerbread, it is the original Videotron firmware which is Android 2.2.2 (FROYO) which includes a patch to fix problems with SMS messaging.
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I was able to flash it to my t-mobile branded G2x and it updated the baseband
I forgot how snappy this thing was since I've started using ICS roms.
Thanks!
adampk said:
I was able to flash it to my t-mobile branded G2x and it updated the baseband
I forgot how snappy this thing was since I've started using ICS roms.
Thanks!
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Updated the baseband how? Wrote that really quick meant like in what way, what baseband were you on and what are you on now? Sorry for any confusions.
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mt3g said:
Updated the baseband how? Wrote that really quick meant like in what way, what baseband were you on and what are you on now? Sorry for any confusions.
While on XP I've used that .kdz file with the flasher/updater from KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.7z to flash my secondary G2x, you also need to have the APX driver installed from One-Click-G2x-recovery-flasher-06-16.rar. I've also reverted back to the original recovery before attempting the kdz flash. Once done with it, I had the Videotron branded android and the baseband with OCT 24 2011 date. I tried a simple mobile sim card with it. After adding an APN, the data seemed to work. I was able to receive a call from my other phone. Then, I've flashed the CM recovery (as it was back to stock) using nvflash and then from the CM recovery I've flashed Owain's ICS on it.
I also have a copy of the files that .kdz unpacked (though I'm not sure if its complete).
That's about it.
Oh, yeah, before I had JUL 15 2011 baseband after the GB upgrade.
Also take a look at this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180331
To use the KDZ_FW_UPD you need to disconnect the phone from usb, remove the battery, hold the Vol down button while plugging-in the USB cable. This will force the S/W Update screen on the phone, and the tool will work.
I also reflashed V21E_00.01.kdz with that KDZ_FW_UPD tool and the baseband went back to JUL 15 2011.
Awesome!
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Nice. Gonna have to dig through this.
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Just to simplify things, the thread I've pointe to has all the tools/drivers. But it is a bit murky about the flashing process.
As long as you are on the stock recovery, it should be possible to just remove the battery, unplug the usb, push and hold Vol down and plug back the usb. At that point the S/W Upgrade screen should show up and KDZ_FW_UPD tool should be able to pick up your phone and apply the .kdz
Sweet hopefully it place nice with T-Mobile apn's... will probably give this a go on Sunday.
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mt3g said:
Sweet hopefully it place nice with T-Mobile apn's... will probably give this a go on Sunday.
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Before flashing do a backup with CWM. Then flash the Videotron KDZ file. After verifying if the SMS issue is fixed you can reflash CWM and then flash back the CWM backup to got back to T-Mobile Gingerbread. No reason to reflash a KDZ as this is the latest baseband available for the P999. I might do it to mine just to get the new baseband. I moved on to another phone due to band issues (needed 850 3G support for a carrier here in Thailand) but I have not gotten around to selling my G2X yet.
You saying to do a backup of any rom or flash back to 2.3.3 ota version? I assume any rom, which isn't an issue as I have about 10 on my PC lol...
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You saying to do a backup of any rom or flash back to 2.3.3 ota version? I assume any rom, which isn't an issue as I have about 10 on my PC lol...
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Whatver your current rom is if you want to go back to your phone how it is. The sms problem is not in the rom so restoring the rom won't change anything if updating with the patched baseband fixes the issue. All you care about is getting the new baseband. Up to you if you want to restore current rom or flash something else.
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You need La crème glacée sandwich version.
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LOL!
jboxer said:
Whatver your current rom is if you want to go back to your phone how it is. The sms problem is not in the rom so restoring the rom won't change anything if updating with the patched baseband fixes the issue. All you care about is getting the new baseband. Up to you if you want to restore current rom or flash something else.
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Okay I figured that much... I don't really care about restoring so much cause I don't do any super customizations to my phone and only use 10ish applications and no games to worry about save points.
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Ok its been few months, I have been on skyics 2.3.5 for a while, can't use ICS yet.
I started getting sim has been removed, I reboot and its fine, not sure why this is happening, I had it unlocked about a month a go and use in europe with out issue with ekit SIM. Came back and for a week it was fine, now this started and its very annoying any one seen this?
Last time I had an issue it was hardware and had to replace phone. Now I don't want to replace phone and advice? Before I start changing the ROM etc?
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what was the hardware problem before ?
Had to replace phone. Not 100% sure what was wrong exactly but ATT replaced phone.
Can this be traced back to ROM or radio some how? Or maybe my SIM?
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1st troubleshooting step ----------> replace SIM and see if it would fix the issue ..
Thanks for the reply, any other suggestions?
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yozh said:
Thanks for the reply, any other suggestions?
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You can cross-check your SIM's function in another similar/unlocked phone. Also maybe try flashing a different modem.
pc103 said:
You can cross-check your SIM's function in another similar/unlocked phone. Also maybe try flashing a different modem.
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Well that's the thing, the sim works here afyer reboot. Good call on radio flashing diffrent one now.
Im starting to think that changing SIMs might work as thia usually happenes when the phone is in my pocket. Lets see how flashing radio goes. Maybe I need to move to a new ROM, when is official ICS out?
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Ok after reflashing radio and clearing cache etc.. it did it again.
Just walked out of ATT store with new SIM lets see how it is.
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At this point, I'm guessing SIM will clear it?... Android 4.0.x fourth leak just dropped from Samsung. Official ICS for SR is (unofficially) overdue.
I just got a SGS3 today, but I am not sure which provider it is from (Verison, AT&T...). I picked it up from a friend, and not from a store. I believe it was from Bell, but I am not too sure.
Is there a way I can find out the provider? So far, I see that you need to know your provider to make sure you don't brick your machine :/
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404
Edit: I haven't looked into it yet (I will after I finish editing) but do I need to know the provider to unlock the phone, or is that one quick method?
Edit2: I remembered it came with a Rogers Sim card
Sounds like a stolen phone......
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What is the exact model # and baseband version in the settings - about my phone?
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If its a stock ROM, check the build.prop
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annoyingduck said:
What is the exact model # and baseband version in the settings - about my phone?
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The baseband is i9300 xxale8.
I just tried rooting it using SGS3 Toolkit, not sure where I went wrong, but It just displays "Samsung" before going black.
Edit: When did they make you also press the Home Button to go into download mode. That caused me some headache
Reflash stock ROM maybe?
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Reflash stock ROM maybe?
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Trying that now. In download mode, it shows that the current binary is custom and system status is official. I'm searching how to turn the binary back to official. Do you know?
Nope. Sorry! It usually is branded in build.prop
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Whereis404 said:
I just got a SGS3 today, but I am not sure which provider it is from (Verison, AT&T...). I picked it up from a friend, and not from a store. I believe it was from Bell, but I am not too sure.
Is there a way I can find out the provider? So far, I see that you need to know your provider to make sure you don't brick your machine :/
Regards,
404
Edit: I haven't looked into it yet (I will after I finish editing) but do I need to know the provider to unlock the phone, or is that one quick method?
Edit2: I remembered it came with a Rogers Sim card
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I gotta ask...Did you flip it over and look at the backplate? Mine says verizon.
That is not a verizon baseband. Verizon begins with I535...not sure what provider uses that number because it appears to be the international variants baseband. Not sure though, but definitely not verizon
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Relentless D said:
I gotta ask...Did you flip it over and look at the backplate? Mine says verizon.
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Mine just says Samsung on it
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That is not a verizon baseband. Verizon begins with I535...not sure what provider uses that number because it appears to be the international variants baseband. Not sure though, but definitely not verizon
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Didn't expect it to be from Verison, but I didn't expect it to be from the others as well, and I had to post this somewhere
I9300 sounds like an international phone so you most likely have the gsm international version... but im not gonna lie... the op makes it sound like its a stolen phone :silly:
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I9300 sounds like an international phone but im not gonna lie... the op makes it sound like its a stolen phone :silly: so you most likely have the gsm international version...
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A friend of mines relative works for a phone company, so I got it through them. I hope that doesn't make it sound sketchy :/
My old SGS2 was actually stolen from me I wish the IMEI number was printed on the box so that I could trace it
You have the international version. It is not tied to a carrier the same way the US versions are and has a separate forum.
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couldnt you just look at the battery cover?
I haven't found any answers on this, but once or twice per day my phone will be stuck on Searching for Service even though in the status bar, it shows like 3 bars of 3G or 4G. Data still seems to work, but this seriously drains the battery. I'm on stock unrooted HD. Any advice is appreciated. I already tried a new SIM. I bought this phone here on xda, no box, so I doubt Verizon would let me exchange it.
I know this is a silly question but what radio is installed?
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The HD radio baseband
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Amphibliam said:
The HD radio baseband
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I would upgrade to the vrlg7 if you can. New radios are released for precisely this reason.
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I would upgrade to the vrlg7 if you can. New radios are released for precisely this reason.
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VRLG7 is a downgrade in release but does not hurt to reflash any of the modems to see if it fixes problem and which works better for your area. Affects 3G more than it does 4G..
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I would upgrade to the vrlg7 if you can. New radios are released for precisely this reason.
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I had this issue myself. I downgraded to the vlrg7 and my phone works great.........
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Can I flash it via odin without root?
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VRLG7 is a downgrade in release but does not hurt to reflash any of the modems to see if it fixes problem and which works better for your area. Affects 3G more than it does 4G..
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Oh ok, thanks for the correction , i didnt take the update so i was unaware.
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It still seems to be happening. I don't know if it's better but it's still happening. Any other ideas?
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Can I flash it via odin without root?
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Yep.
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Like I said I tried G7 and it's worse. I'll try he. Idk why I haven't gotten the update yet
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It still seems to be happening. I don't know if it's better but it's still happening. Any other ideas?
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Maybe root it and try a custom kernel, though I'm not positive that will help. Possibly a total wipe and reinstall of a stock system? If you bought it from someone here on xda, chances are it has seen some mods. Hopefully someone with more knowledge on the subject will chime in for ya. I just hope you didnt buy someone else's problem... :-\
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I got it and it had never been rooted before. I rooted it, used custom ROMs, they all weren't my cup of tea, so I unrooted and flashed the stock HD images via ODIN yesterday. I just flashed the HE radio, and it seems to at least be a bit better. I'll keep experimenting.
It's still dropping signal. Sounds like I'll be calling up Verizon tonight.
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It's still dropping signal. Sounds like I'll be calling up Verizon tonight.
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Does the tower update function (#611) work witb 4g phones? Sorry i wasnt much help.
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No and I tried *228 as well. This is so dumb.
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No and I tried *228 as well. This is so dumb.
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Uhh.. yeah don't dial *228 on a 4g phone. It could fry your SIM.
Well I did it and a samsung dialog box popped up and said, "HELLL NOOO. A SIM card does all dis crap."
So, right now I'm on unrooted stock HE, and while the problem seems to be less of an issue, it's still there. Any other suggestions?