I have an Atrix 2 from the U.S. that I am using in Thailand. My current firmware version is 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US. Can I flash the phone to the Asia Retail version without any problems? Is the hardware identical? If yes, how do I go about flashing it?
As I know, you can only flash AT&T fw
Flash others -> soft brick
PhoenixNghi said:
As I know, you can only flash AT&T fw
Flash others -> soft brick
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Bummer. Thanks for the reply.
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Is there an actual hardware difference?
Quite hard finding the right info
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lukensteinz said:
Is there an actual hardware difference?
Quite hard finding the right info
Sent via Tapatalk, Atrix 2 ICS.
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I think yes, the proof is, while other Atrix 2 such as Chinese version, Indian version have ICS leak, we (AT&T) can not flash these leak, zzz
PhoenixNghi said:
I think yes, the proof is, while other Atrix 2 such as Chinese version, Indian version have ICS leak, we (AT&T) can not flash these leak, zzz
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Instead of just guessing it would be nice if someone can state some facts and say what the exact differences are. The one they sell in Thailand has the exact same HSDPA/UMTS bands as the AT&T one so I would think they are identical hardware. Someone who actually knows something please enlighten us.
jboxer said:
Instead of just guessing it would be nice if someone can state some facts and say what the exact differences are. The one they sell in Thailand has the exact same HSDPA/UMTS bands as the AT&T one so I would think they are identical hardware. Someone who actually knows something please enlighten us.
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The two main differences between the international A2s and the AT&T A2 are:
1) Hardware differences. AT&T's A2 has different GPS, radio, and wifi chips than the international A2s.
2) The international A2s and the AT&T A2 have different bootloader signatures... so we would not be able to even begin flashing the fxz in order to flash the ICS update.
PS. Next time please search first ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26978219&postcount=261 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28463789&postcount=24 etc etc
cogeary said:
The two main differences between the international A2s and the AT&T A2 are:
1) Hardware differences. AT&T's A2 has different GPS, radio, and wifi chips than the international A2s.
2) The international A2s and the AT&T A2 have different bootloader signatures... so we would not be able to even begin flashing the fxz in order to flash the ICS update.
PS. Next time please search first ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26978219&postcount=261 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28463789&postcount=24 etc etc
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Please be more specific. Give us the manufacturer part numbers for these supposedly different chips. Then we have somewhere to start working from.
Cogeary is dead on my friend, and we didn't engineer the phone so we can't give exactly specific chip numbers and so fourth but yes, he is right, and very reputable.
Even if you some how magically got it to install, you would have no phone calling capabilities due to the radio issue.
Moving to that firmware, is just an impossibility. It'd be a soft brick waiting to happen.
However, it's your call, feel free to flash it! Just make sure you're ready to flash the fxz.
Just be patient and wait for ICS with the rest of us.
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I checked some more and the one sold here in Thailand is an ME865, even thought it has the same exact freqs as the ATT one. Different hardware deliminators so definitely some major differences. Yes, I will wait for ICS as I don't want to brick my phone. I had more fun (even though I like the Atrix better) with my LG G2X because with the unlocked bootloader and ability to install CWM recovery to the phone it was virtually unbrickable.
jboxer said:
I checked some more and the one sold here in Thailand is an ME865, even thought it has the same exact freqs as the ATT one. Different hardware deliminators so definitely some major differences. Yes, I will wait for ICS as I don't want to brick my phone. I had more phone (even though I like the Atrix better) with my LG G2X because with the unlocked bootloader and ability to install CWM recovery to the phone it was virtually unbrickable.
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It's an ME865? You might already have an ICS leak. What's your system version?
cogeary said:
It's an ME865? You might already have an ICS leak. What's your system version?
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NO. Mine in an MB865 from AT&T USA unlocked and being used in Thailand. What I said is the version sold locally is an ME865. That is why i wanted to know if I could flash the Asian version rom to my phone.
jboxer said:
I checked some more and the one sold here in Thailand is an ME865, even thought it has the same exact freqs as the ATT one. Different hardware deliminators so definitely some major differences. Yes, I will wait for ICS as I don't want to brick my phone. I had more phone (even though I like the Atrix better) with my LG G2X because with the unlocked bootloader and ability to install CWM recovery to the phone it was virtually unbrickable.
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Oh yeah absolutely bud, My OG droid was unlocked and i loved it.
We are definitely limited with our locked bootloader. But alas, we do what we can!
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I really love Atrix 2, and I have two options:
one for a chinese one, which is cheaper and unlocked, but i'll have to give up all the android apps and facebook, twitter, etc.
one for a att one, which is relatively expensive and locked, but loaded with all the apps i needed.
So, my question is that is it possible to flash a chinese Atrix 2 with a stock att rom or other English roms that has the apps loaded without being carrier-locked?
Thanks!
why not getting att one, first it is cheaper XD(att version release 2 months early than chinese one). Also it seems like it has more support on att version in here, since most rom here are base on att version here.
But the chinese version also has a white one, which i prefer. Plus, i can only buy the att version using ebay, while i can tell my dad to buy the chinese one and bring it for me
hu_willy said:
I really love Atrix 2, and I have two options:
one for a chinese one, which is cheaper and unlocked, but i'll have to give up all the android apps and facebook, twitter, etc.
one for a att one, which is relatively expensive and locked, but loaded with all the apps i needed.
So, my question is that is it possible to flash a chinese Atrix 2 with a stock att rom or other English roms that has the apps loaded without being carrier-locked?
Thanks!
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No you can not do this. The ROMs (fxz files) are hardware Dependant, and that includes the Radio. You can not flash an MB865 fxz (ROM) to an ME865 phone, and vise a versa.
jimbridgman said:
No you can not do this. The ROMs (fxz files) are hardware Dependant, and that includes the Radio. You can not flash an MB865 fxz (ROM) to an ME865 phone, and vise a versa.
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But if i buy an att one, can it be unlocked with the 3g network properly functioning?
hu_willy said:
But if i buy an att one, can it be unlocked with the 3g network properly functioning?
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That is not something we discuss in here, but I am sure a google search will get you what you need pretty quick. I have heard it is possible though.
yes i am using the att version atrix 2 now right at ur location . I got it right after it released and unlocked it. I have been using for 2 months everything work perfect so far.
athris said:
yes i am using the att version atrix 2 now right at ur location . I got it right after it released and unlocked it. I have been using for 2 months everything work perfect so far.
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how did you unlock it? did you use the unlock code method or something else?
I bought the unlock code from ebay.
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Everyone with an non AT&T Atrix 2 forget about the AT&T ICS leak, don't go and try to flash it because you will be stuck and maybe get hard bricked and out of luck if you have no warranty. If you are on an non AT&T Atrix 2 and try to flash back to AT&T 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 with RSDLite there is a 65% that it will fail if you are not using an AT&T Atrix 2. To prevent hard brick, please be pacient till the official release of ICS for non AT&T Atrix 2, but remember this only applies to non AT&T phones.
You can try the SEARET or MEARET ICS leak, flash only MEARET and SEARET roms if you are trying to flash back to 2.3.6 eventho it is not recommended.
I don't want this to keep happening and specially if you have no warranty like me, you'll be stuck and you will either have to take it to a repair shop or get a new phone, it's not free like the AT&T ones that have warranty and can get a replacement for free.
Think Twice!
I'm a noob, but trying to help the noob from my experience!
We pay for insurance on our phones each month. It's not free. I've had a att account for over 5 years so they owe me a couple of phones as much extra money they have gotten out of me. This is probably my second warranty exchange.
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I asked jim same thing and he told me NOT to do it.
Archmag3 said:
I asked jim same thing and he told me NOT to do it.
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Yeah, it's better not too. Just be patience and wait for the final release. I hope it's a good one.
The Indian ics leak is fine to use.
So use that one, not the at&t.
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lukensteinz said:
The Indian ics leak is fine to use.
So use that one, not the at&t.
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There is indian leak too ?
Archmag3 said:
There is indian leak too ?
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I guess http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758824 applies to Indian version of At 2. But of course, be cautious to apply the changes.
Hey,
Can I flash a Canadian Fido model with the French SFR ROM? It's not a US Droid, so I'm assuming the bootloader is unlocked?
It looks like the Euro model is getting quicker firmware upgrades (they got JB late November, whilst the Canadian model is pending for Q1 2013), so I would prefer to be on that ROM!
Cheers,
Su
Sumanji said:
Hey,
Can I flash a Canadian Fido model with the French SFR ROM? It's not a US Droid, so I'm assuming the bootloader is unlocked?
It looks like the Euro model is getting quicker firmware upgrades (they got JB late November, whilst the Canadian model is pending for Q1 2013), so I would prefer to be on that ROM!
Cheers,
Su
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Your bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked. I wouldn't recommend going to European firmware though since I've been seeing a lot LTE issues when users switch off of the Rogers ROM. What's another month (or 2-3 weeks) anyways? You might end up spending a lot of time getting your phone to function just how it did on the Rogers firmware.
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Hey,
I'm actually based in the UK, but thinking of picking up a Fido RAZR HD because they are much cheaper over there!
We have only one LTE network at the moment, and I'm not on it I'd prefer to have JB and HSPA+ if possible!
I've just come across this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35085808
Looks like the Australian ROM is using the new(er) version of JB?!
Thanks,
Su
JB "should" be out at the end of January for our phone claims Rogers. I would at least wait till Feb 1St b4 tinkering
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I flashed the Fido Razr HD using an Australian JellyBean sbf with the Rogers modem_signed and fsg_signed files from ICS. Works a beaut, not sure which rom you would use the files for to get it working in the UK though. The Australian rom had minimal bloat and I didn't feel like waiting a month for Rogers/Fido to release JB.
Does the Rogers/Fido ROM have a lot of crapware in it?
Not too much... Nothing compared to Verizon! I saw like 7 or 8 bloatware applications when I first got my phone and was able to disable all of the apps I.don't use. Heck, they didn't even pre-load an ebook software!
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Hey I just rooted my fido razr hd and I am wondering where you got those specific files and how you used them when flashing the Australian sbf.
Do you know if you can revert to the fido rom if you ever wanted?
Thanks in advance
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skpamnani said:
Hey I just rooted my fido razr hd and I am wondering where you got those specific files and how you used them when flashing the Australian sbf.
Do you know if you can revert to the fido rom if you ever wanted?
Thanks in advance
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I got them from the Fido/Rogers ICS rom. I opened the JellyBean rom with 7-zip and dragged and dropped the files along with an xml file found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054906
I missed a step when doing it and missed putting the fsg file in there and was without LTE, I was then able to use a fastboot script to flash it after. I have attached the script and fsg file. The modem file can be found in the referenced thread. You also need to have an unlocked bootloader.
I'm fairly certain we are able to SBF to the Rogers/Fido JB when it comes out safely. I would not SBF to a prior firmware like ICS myself....and why would you want to?
coolloser said:
I got them from the Fido/Rogers ICS rom. I opened the JellyBean rom with 7-zip and dragged and dropped the files along with an xml file found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054906
I missed a step when doing it and missed putting the fsg file in there and was without LTE, I was then able to use a fastboot script to flash it after. I have attached the script and fsg file. The modem file can be found in the referenced thread. You also need to have an unlocked bootloader.
I'm fairly certain we are able to SBF to the Rogers/Fido JB when it comes out safely. I would not SBF to a prior firmware like ICS myself....and why would you want to?
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Thanks alot for this did you unlock the bootloader with the official motorola site? I don't like the idea of losing all warranty even though the phone seems to be built very nice
Sumanji said:
Does the Rogers/Fido ROM have a lot of crapware in it?
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I have the fido one,
crapware, honestly about 4 apps, just like myaccount, vvm, ringtones and shop.
But when they sold me my phone it was apparently a Fido/Rogers verison, and i had to return the phone, then i got my new one i never hit SIM CONFIGURATION when it booted and now my rom is completely stock from factory, no crapware whatsoever! not even a fido boot screen.
skpamnani said:
Thanks alot for this did you unlock the bootloader with the official motorola site? I don't like the idea of losing all warranty even though the phone seems to be built very nice
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I did, warranty's are made to be broken right?! lol
If I ever had a defect; I would return it to Fido anyways...they have no idea if it's been unlocked nor would they care to check.
Just a little warning for you ...
if you use a rogers/fido on UK :
you can flash any firmware with any radio file ... but YOU NEVER GET LTE ( NOT SAME BAND IT S HARDWARE NOT SOFTWARE )... and Rogers/Fido phone don't have dual carrier chip (42mbits)... only hspa+ chip (21 mbits)
if i have the choice i prefer pay 50 $ more to get lte or dc hspa ...
o2qc418 said:
Just a little warning for you ...
if you use a rogers/fido on UK :
you can flash any firmware with any radio file ... but YOU NEVER GET LTE ( NOT SAME BAND IT S HARDWARE NOT SOFTWARE )... and Rogers/Fido phone don't have dual carrier chip (42mbits)... only hspa+ chip (21 mbits)
if i have the choice i prefer pay 50 $ more to get lte or dc hspa ...
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Hmm, well I assumed there would be physical hardware differences, but got different info from another thread:
EdwardN said:
Not exactly true. The XT925 firmware is what determines which radios are active. Having 700/800/1700/1800/2100/2600 all active at the same time would drain the battery like woah. Currently you can merge the radio you need into the rom you want to use, and make it work that way.
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The DC-HSPA point is a good one though, thanks for the heads up so you're saying the Euro/LatAm model does support it?
Cheers,
Su
Sumanji said:
Hmm, well I assumed there would be physical hardware differences, but got different info from another thread:
The DC-HSPA point is a good one though, thanks for the heads up so you're saying the Euro/LatAm model does support it?
Cheers,
Su
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For sure the xt925 have two model ... in canada only compatible to hspa up to 21 mbits and lte band 700 and aws ...
European device have dc hspa up to 42 mbis and all others lte band...
In first time this is hardware... after there are the base band... i have test all baseband and i don t get dc hspa with my razr hd
SOS
here's my story - i bought the atrix2 (MB865) in the US but now i'm in Malaysia. i tried updating to ICS4 via the phone but it always prmpt saying its already the latest update. my friend has the same model which he bought from Malaysia was able to update. i email motorola USA and they said the model that i have is actually a south american model. ok... so i got con.
i checked the south american motorola website and ics4 was released in september 2012 to only certain carrier :good:. so it's very unlikely that i will be going to south america and pick the right carrier just to update my phone.
question now is, is there a safe way that i can update to ics4 without screwing up my phone and if YES, pls can you show me how. much appreciated to everyone who can assist, cheers.
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SOS
here's my story - i bought the atrix2 (MB865) in the US but now i'm in Malaysia. i tried updating to ICS4 via the phone but it always prmpt saying its already the latest update. my friend has the same model which he bought from Malaysia was able to update. i email motorola USA and they said the model that i have is actually a south american model. ok... so i got con.
i checked the south american motorola website and ics4 was released in september 2012 to only certain carrier :good:. so it's very unlikely that i will be going to south america and pick the right carrier just to update my phone.
question now is, is there a safe way that i can update to ics4 without screwing up my phone and if YES, pls can you show me how. much appreciated to everyone who can assist, cheers.
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Does your phone have at n t logo??
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Does your phone have at n t logo??
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NO it doesn't, it was bought unlocked n not registered to any carrier
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NO it doesn't, it was bought unlocked n not registered to any carrier
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Go to settings...About phone. Scroll down past legal info and take a screenshot and post it here.
Well, there are 2 "retail south america "meixico" firmwares that you could try and flash and I am pretty sure these are not ICS though, just the standard 2.3.5/6.
IUSAcell network:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDL-32-IUSACELL-MX_cfc.xml.zip
UNefon network:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDL-32-UNEFON-MX_cfc.xml.zip
Again, sorry to say that these are NOT ICS, but you might be able to flash them and check again for an update, just in-case your firmware is NOT 100% standard/stock. Checking for updates on a non-stock/100% standard rom tends to not find the updates.
And there also may not be another way to get the ICS update if youre not on the network that the phone was originally meant for, since it would be theirs and motorola's joint firmware on a server connected to that cell network (usually).
And Since we do not have the firmware on this site, you really do not have too many other options.
This is the site with all the MB865 atrix2 firmwares:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
Those ^^ can be flashed with RSD lite, look at this thread here, to get all the info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
look about half way down the first post for FXZ
Maribou said:
Go to settings...About phone. Scroll down past legal info and take a screenshot and post it here.
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how do i take a screen short of the phone? hv plug it in to my pc still not able to get the screen u asked for
prince-terry said:
how do i take a screen short of the phone? hv plug it in to my pc still not able to get the screen u asked for
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You can take a screenshot by pressing the power button, and volume down button at the same time. Hold it for a second then release it. I wouldn't worry about the screenshot though. I would follow Jim's advice on this one.
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Well, there are 2 "retail south america "meixico" firmwares that you could try and flash and I am pretty sure these are not ICS though, just the standard 2.3.5/6.
IUSAcell network:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDL-32-IUSACELL-MX_cfc.xml.zip
UNefon network:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDL-32-UNEFON-MX_cfc.xml.zip
Again, sorry to say that these are NOT ICS, but you might be able to flash them and check again for an update, just in-case your firmware is NOT 100% standard/stock. Checking for updates on a non-stock/100% standard rom tends to not find the updates.
And there also may not be another way to get the ICS update if youre not on the network that the phone was originally meant for, since it would be theirs and motorola's joint firmware on a server connected to that cell network (usually).
And Since we do not have the firmware on this site, you really do not have too many other options.
This is the site with all the MB856 atrix2 firmwares:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
Those ^^ can be flashed with RSD lite, look at this thread here, to get all the info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
look about half way down the first post for FXZ
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thanks Jim, i'm already on 2.3.6, so i guess that's it for me than, makes u wonder why don't they make it all the same regards of which country you're in. u can install windows os on any pc in any country... was really looking forward to ICS
Maribou said:
You can take a screenshot by pressing the power button, and volume down button at the same time. Hold it for a second then release it. I wouldn't worry about the screenshot though. I would follow Jim's advice on this one.
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i tried like 100 times n still couldn't get the screen short thing to work mate...am i suppose to paste it somewhere or does it create an image file
jimbridgman said:
Well, there are 2 "retail south america "meixico" firmwares that you could try and flash and I am pretty sure these are not ICS though, just the standard 2.3.5/6.
IUSAcell network:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDL-32-IUSACELL-MX_cfc.xml.zip
UNefon network:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDL-32-UNEFON-MX_cfc.xml.zip
Again, sorry to say that these are NOT ICS, but you might be able to flash them and check again for an update, just in-case your firmware is NOT 100% standard/stock. Checking for updates on a non-stock/100% standard rom tends to not find the updates.
And there also may not be another way to get the ICS update if youre not on the network that the phone was originally meant for, since it would be theirs and motorola's joint firmware on a server connected to that cell network (usually).
And Since we do not have the firmware on this site, you really do not have too many other options.
This is the site with all the MB865 atrix2 firmwares:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
Those ^^ can be flashed with RSD lite, look at this thread here, to get all the info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
look about half way down the first post for FXZ
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how do i know whether my phone is using 100% stock version????
prince-terry said:
i tried like 100 times n still couldn't get the screen short thing to work mate...am i suppose to paste it somewhere or does it create an image file
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That's for ICS and up. Try any app from play store. Like " No root screenshot it"
life!
Lifehacker7 said:
That's for ICS and up. Try any app from play store. Like " No root screenshot it"
life!
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cool, will try that... cheers
Maribou said:
You can take a screenshot by pressing the power button, and volume down button at the same time. Hold it for a second then release it. I wouldn't worry about the screenshot though. I would follow Jim's advice on this one.
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try downloading screen graver from playstore
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Great. Root/TWRP/all that comes with it is out for the LG V20... H918
but anyone have news, or better, ever try to root the Canadian Version ? (H915)
I'm SOOOO frustrated with Mobile Manufacturer. All I want is a powerfull phone, with the possibility to add storage (sdcard), change the damm battery and the possibility to install custom roms.
But it seems the word out there these days is to avoid those 3 things as much as possible... ARG!!!
Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
Any news on LG-H915?
Unsupported
Also waiting! Had a Note 7 and G5 canadian No Roots for them either!
Infernal Satan said:
Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
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Emilius said:
Any news on LG-H915?
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me2151 said:
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesn't have service. I do not recommend trying it
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man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
AllGamer said:
man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
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Unsure of who you mean?
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Unsure of who you mean?
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sorry my bad,
I went back, re-read all the H915 and it was actually you and 2 other guys talking about it, so NVM
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I just remember there was someone on here who had the H915 and was on AT&T. Not entirely sure why there would be two different models - but at least the vast majority seem to be H910.
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The method does work on the h915 but i am unsure of the status on his service. One of the devs owns this device.
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me2151 said:
I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
BakaSenpai said:
Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
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Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
me2151 said:
Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
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That's very unfortunate he hasn't been on for 2 days. I would test myself, but this is my daily driver, and I have no dev experience to debug issues that may araise.
Thank you for figuring out how to root, and unlock the BL regardless.
We hope the Dev of the h915 gets back online to provide us any updates on the progress to unlock the BL and root this model. It would be very nice to get them get them ready before Christmas day... but well, I guess we are gonna have to wait a bit longer. I know that most of us promise a nice donation if we get there anytime soon. This won't be forgotten for sure.
While root is nice and this is my first device I've used that doesnt have root remember to weigh the pros and cons. With no current method to revert you may lose out on any future otas and be stuck forever on your current android version. Personally I am in no rush although i am curious about it working for the 915. If there ever is a revert method i would be more inclined to try rooting
i actually find it a positive thing to stay in a known good version of android where things works.
I've noticed with each never version of android, things keeps getting locked down more and more.
I never went for Apple because of its lock down policy, and now Google is slowly becoming another Apple, trying to lock down the phones so people have no freedom of choice to tinkle around with their ROM, just all in the name of keeping Dev happy, because they claim when user has too much power, then their work is not safe. (by that they mean they can't milk money dry to the end users, if end users have the ability to hack)