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Ice cream sandwich update!!!

Hey guys,
I need to update to manually update my nexus S to 4.0.3 with the available update (128MB) file. My main concern is that i dont know which version i have (means whether it's I9020T or I9020A etc.) I bought the unlocked GSM version from Best Buy US on the very day of release during my visit last year and the box had T-mobile SIM in it as well. Currently I'm not in US and my Nexus is running stock 2.3.6 unrooted with baseband: I9020XXKF1 and build no: GRK39F. Now please can someone tell me, can i go on with the update through the process mentioned here:
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-update-your-gsm-nexus-s-ice-cream-sandwich
And will it give me that "recovery backlight" or "no service" or any like bug, experienced by many of the users????

The version should be on the back of the battery. Or on the box it came in (on a tag with bar codes if I remember correct).
Then just find the proper OTA for you here on xda and follow the procedure you posted.
Oh and I don't know about others but I never had a major problem. Just a couple of times the android OS kept the phone awake for a long time.
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flodb113 said:
The version should be on the back of the battery. Or on the box it came in (on a tag with bar codes if I remember correct).
Then just find the proper OTA for you here on xda and follow the procedure you posted.
Oh and I don't know about others but I never had a major problem. Just a couple of times the android OS kept the phone awake for a long time.
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No, i couldnt find it on battery nor box...

Well if it had a T-Mobile sim then chances are it is a I9020T.
KF1 radio is I9020T and I9023

nodstuff said:
Well if it had a T-Mobile sim then chances are it is a I9020T.
KF1 radio is I9020T and I9023
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Yeah there was a Tmobile sim in the box and I9023 is for the SLCD models, right? And i'm sure that i have an SAMOLED version. So should i go on with the update??? I am tired of waiting for the updates but i'm reluctant because of those recovery and no radio after the update bugs.

adnanbaig18 said:
No, i couldnt find it on battery nor box...
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The code is not on the battery. It is on the phone, UNDER the battery. I.e. remove the battery, and check the samsung sticker.

pcbroch said:
The code is not on the battery. It is on the phone, UNDER the battery. I.e. remove the battery, and check the samsung sticker.
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Thanks mat, got it. It's GT-I9020T, so i think it's safe to update it manually... Will try it tonight.
BTW there arent any issue or problems after manually updating it, right???

omg!!! but how can you buy a phone, and expensive too, and don't even know wich one you bought!!!! shame on you!!!

adnanbaig18 said:
Thanks mat, got it. It's GT-I9020T, so i think it's safe to update it manually... Will try it tonight.
BTW there arent any issue or problems after manually updating it, right???
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I updated Manually after I revived the OTA update but wouldn't install (my guess is due to Google throwing on the brakes) and have had no issue. If you Download the OTA zip from XDA you will have to re-root as the offical update will lock the phone again.

nodstuff said:
Well if it had a T-Mobile sim then chances are it is a I9020T.
KF1 radio is I9020T and I9023
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Interesting I came here on the same mission, to find out if it was safe to update mine.
I removed the battery and it borrowed my Dads glasses to read the label, it definitely says modelno: I9020A
I didn't actually buy mine, it was acquired by purchasing at work for a developer project, but its unlocked, didn't come with a SIM and I've used it with my t-mobile SIM back at home in the US, but I'm currently using it with great results, including USB tethering with a pre-pay O2[UK] SIM.
So which version/model does this make my phone?

Nexus S GSN on AT&T? Is it possible?

I have a GSM Nexus S and was wondering if there was a way of getting it to work with AT&T 3Gs
would it be possible?
Thanks

If you have the i9020a, yes you can... If you any other model you will get edge only
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JakeOcn said:
If you have the i9020a, yes you can... If you any other model you will get edge only
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Hi!
I am sorry if this a stupid question but where can I find which model I have? I looked at the settings about and didnt see it. There is one called baseband version i9020XXKI1

Your model number should be behind your battery.

dessi_007 said:
Your model number should be behind your battery.
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GI9020 is all it says

Flash SM-G920T to SM-G920I?

Does anyone know whether it's ok / possible to flash SM-G920T to my SM-G920I phone? I'm on T-Mobile and would like to enable VOLTE and WiFi calling, as well as get 5.1.1.
I bought the SM-G920I version as I still have T-Zones unlimited data for $6/mo and didn't want to upgrade.
Thanks,
diznanl

diznanl said:
Does anyone know whether it's ok / possible to flash SM-G920T to my SM-G920I phone? I'm on T-Mobile and would like to enable VOLTE and WiFi calling, as well as get 5.1.1.
I bought the SM-G920I version as I still have T-Zones unlimited data for $6/mo and didn't want to upgrade.
Thanks,
diznanl
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You may have problems with the flashing part of the bootloader and the modem

me too!
Hi diznanl , I have the same question. I was really hoping the community had more experience with this one. Please post if you went forward with the firmware change. Thanks!

kent_bo said:
Hi diznanl , I have the same question. I was really hoping the community had more experience with this one. Please post if you went forward with the firmware change. Thanks!
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Hi Kent,
I did not -- am still on 920i firmware. I didn't want to fry my phone.
Thanks,
diznanl

diznanl said:
Hi Kent,
I did not -- am still on 920i firmware. I didn't want to fry my phone.
Thanks,
diznanl
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Hi diznanl,
If you ever find the answer to this please pm me the details.
I want to flash 920i csc files on my 920f.
Thanks
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sam142000 said:
Hi diznanl,
If you ever find the answer to this please pm me the details.
I want to flash 920i csc files on my 920f.
Thanks
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I got rid of my g920i and picked up the g920TZKAXAR -- it's the unlocked US GSM version, so I get the Samsung Pay, warranty, and all the T-Mobile bands.

A user from the below link say you can do that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-iin-enable-volte-g290f-t3355074/page4

What is the unlocked G920T?

Best Buy sells an unlocked version of the G920T - http://goo.gl/bk4ukE
It's not T-Mobile. It's unlocked and has no carrier bloat - just the usual Samsung stuff. It shows "4G" for LTE. (Edit: Correction - after the OTA referenced below, it shows H+ and LTE)
It came with 5.1.1 out of the box, build ending in COG3.
It had a 272mb software update immediately available that took it up to the build ending in COK1 and added the Android Security Patch Level line showing 2015-11-01.
Just curious how this model fits into the other unlocked models (f, i, etc.). Did Samsung simply take the T-Mobile model and sell a variant unlocked with no T-Mobile influence?

Sorry to bump this but I'm seeing a few more of these in the wild now and trying to figure it out. It's gotta have the same internals as the T-Mobile variant since the model number is the same, I'm assuming anyway? The full model is SM-G920TZKAX, but the packaging and phone just shorten it to T. The T-Mobile model is SM-G920TZDATMB. I guess knowing what the letters after G920T mean would be helpful.

From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
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grneyez said:
From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
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What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).

I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
jntdroid said:
What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).
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grneyez said:
I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
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It's been so long on a Samsung device... no idea what smart switch is. Need to do some reading to get caught up. Thx

Smart Switch replaced Samsung Kies, which replaced Odin. Welcome
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I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.

rzracer2 said:
I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.
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How can you tell what bands it has?

jntdroid said:
How can you tell what bands it has?
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I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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rzracer2 said:
I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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you can also see the specs for the phone on Samsung's website. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-G920TZKAXAR
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900),B3(1800),B4 (AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B12(700),B17(700),B20(800)

Firmware?
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA

Does this work with Samsung Pay?
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?

diznanl said:
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?
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Samsung pay is working on mine
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i bought this phone too and im att network. do i use tmobile or att for mods?

Yes
rzracer2 said:
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA
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Yes. You can load T-Mobile firmware onto it. You just get all the TMobile extra stuff. Thats the same "unlocked" model sold by Rent A Center.

Marshmallow now available
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl

diznanl said:
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl
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Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?

knightboy09 said:
Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
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I'm also curious about this.
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Bump?
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grobillard said:
Bump?
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Currently this variant is awaiting official upgrade, most nougat roms are not going to work fully as call audio is broken, you may need to wait till official update is released to have all functions.

Lg g3 at&t factory unlocked firmware update question

Hey guys, I recently purchased an LG G3 AT&T Factory unlocked so other network carriers can be used. But when I click software update it already says I'm updated (CURRENTLY RUNNING LOLLIPOP 5.0.1) so I assume you need to have an AT&T sim card to update your software.
Is there like any way to bypass that so I can update my phone to android 6.0? If so how? and would I need to have it factory unlocked again?
I'm new to this, so detailed explanation would be deeply appreciated!
Cheers!

Nonu485 said:
Hey guys, I recently purchased an LG G3 AT&T Factory unlocked so other network carriers can be used. But when I click software update it already says I'm updated (CURRENTLY RUNNING LOLLIPOP 5.0.1) so I assume you need to have an AT&T sim card to update your software.
Is there like any way to bypass that so I can update my phone to android 6.0? If so how? and would I need to have it factory unlocked again?
I'm new to this, so detailed explanation would be deeply appreciated!
Cheers!
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The AT&T model does not come factory unlocked. It's a carrier model and has to be manually unlocked. So if you bought it new it cannot be new as the seller would of had to open it to unlock it.
But no there is no other way to do OTA updates on it without an AT&T sim, go phone sim , or H2O prepaid sim.
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hyelton said:
The AT&T model does not come factory unlocked. It's a carrier model and has to be manually unlocked. So if you bought it new it cannot be new as the seller would of had to open it to unlock it.
But no there is no other way to do OTA updates on it without an AT&T sim, go phone sim , or H2O prepaid sim.
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Could I possibly download the official release rom and install it manually using a PC?

Nonu485 said:
Could I possibly download the official release rom and install it manually using a PC?
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Yes but the latest is KitKat so you would be downgrading. Since its the AT&T model it's tot method only. And the latest tot file is kitkat.
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H2O sim
Can the H2O sim work outside the US

hyelton said:
The AT&T model does not come factory unlocked. It's a carrier model and has to be manually unlocked.
But no there is no other way to do OTA updates on it without an AT&T sim, go phone sim , or H2O prepaid sim.
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OTA updates won't work with other AT&T MVNOs besides H20?

lmacmil said:
OTA updates won't work with other AT&T MVNOs besides H20?
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Like? And no usually not.
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hyelton said:
Like? And no usually not.
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Like Consumer Cellular.

Lg g3 at&t factory unlocked firmware update question
lmacmil said:
Like Consumer Cellular.
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No it wouldn't work with that.
H2O sims can be gotten for under $1 on Amazon or eBay. And you don't have to add money to activate them.
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hyelton said:
No it wouldn't work with that.
H2O sims can be gotten for under $1 on Amazon or eBay. And you don't have to add money to activate them.
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So if I got a used AT&T G3, I could buy an H2O sim, activate it, get the OTA Marshmallow update, the remove that sim and put in my CC sim? Even if I had to buy the $10 Paygo plan, it would be worth it

lmacmil said:
So if I got a used AT&T G3, I could buy an H2O sim, activate it, get the OTA Marshmallow update, the remove that sim and put in my CC sim? Even if I had to buy the $10 Paygo plan, it would be worth it
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Yes you can. As long as the used G3 was not rooted you can OTA update.
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hyelton said:
Yes you can. As long as the used G3 was not rooted you can OTA update.
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Will an unlocked D850 receive the update or does it still have to be locked to AT&T? A lot of D850s on eBay are unlocked.
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lmacmil said:
Will an unlocked D850 receive the update or does it still have to be locked to AT&T? A lot of D850s on eBay are unlocked.
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The unlocked ones will get the updates just fine. But you still will need an active AT&T sim or H2O sim to get the update.
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hyelton said:
The unlocked ones will get the updates just fine. But you still will need an active AT&T sim or H2O sim to get the update.
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Roger that. Thanks. (Still watching Ebay auctions waiting for a deal!) ?
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Hey were you able to install marshmallow on at&t D850 by ordering H2O sim?
Please do mention when you inserted that sim then you were in H2O network range or overseas? (as I am in New Zealand)
and how did you manage to install after inserting sim?
Thanks for helping pal.

lmacmil said:
Like Consumer Cellular.
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hyelton said:
No it wouldn't work with that.
H2O sims can be gotten for under $1 on Amazon or eBay. And you don't have to add money to activate them.
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Actually, you should get OTA updates on Consumer Cellular. They are my carrier and I have received several updates on my AT&T G3, including one just today. New software version is now D85030p.

lmacmil said:
Roger that. Thanks. (Still watching Ebay auctions waiting for a deal!) ?
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Word of caution. Be familiar with how to revert to KK using the tot method. I say this because if the phone has been rooted, and all that was done was uninstall the root app and factory reset, the phone may not take an OTA update as it will read the system as modified. Plenty of discussion on this here in the forums. Also keep in mind that there is no permanent root method for MM as of yet.

aybarrap1 said:
Word of caution. Be familiar with how to revert to KK using the tot method.
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I bought a 2015 Moto G instead of the LG G3. Decided to go with something not quite so large and with manufacturer (as opposed to carrier) support for MM. After looking at them "in the flesh" I decided the G3 was a larger phone than I wanted. Thanks for your help.

Rcovery problem
Hi, I have LG G3 D850.I am from Bulgaria my phone is from USA. I want to update it 6.0 with CM13 official but when i installed TWRP it says that i don't have root access. Can you help me ?

tolev65 said:
Hi, I have LG G3 D850.I am from Bulgaria my phone is from USA. I want to update it 6.0 with CM13 official but when i installed TWRP it says that i don't have root access. Can you help me ?
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Not sure why your posting in this thread, CM 13 is not stock or official firmware. You first need to ROOT your device.
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