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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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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.
Processed by brainmeats.
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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!
Is the Samsung Galaxy S® Lightray™ 4G an Droid Charge on MetroPCS?
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badbizinc said:
Is the Samsung Galaxy S® Lightray™ 4G an Droid Charge on MetroPCS?
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looks like it: http://www.androidcentral.com/metropcs-announces-samsung-galaxy-s-lightray-4g-available-now-459
same specs and all.
jco23 said:
looks like it: http://www.androidcentral.com/metropcs-announces-samsung-galaxy-s-lightray-4g-available-now-459
same specs and all.
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I was just wondering if you can root the same way?
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badbizinc said:
I was just wondering if you can root the same way?
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good question - on one hand, I would think so, as the difference would be just in the SIM card. but on the other hand, there could some VZW info on the custom ROMs that may not jive with a non-VZW phone.
I'll defer to someone with more experience.
sorry I could not be of any help on this.
The US Cellular Galaxy S Aviator, despite being the same phone, was not compatible with the recovery from this phone, and without that, you're getting nowhere. Back when the Aviator came out, someone was able to get a copy of the stock Odin from the phone, and imnuts used that to build a CWM recovery for it so superuser could be flashed. Something similar could probably be done here, but I wouldn't know where to start.
Having the version from the software might be helpful. I know the Aviator versions are different than the Charge. If the Lightray is the same as either, there is a chance that the recovery is the same as the matching phone, but even that is no guarantee. If you can't get the stock Odin to recover from, you'll probably be risking a brick to find out.
shrike1978 said:
The US Cellular Galaxy S Aviator, despite being the same phone, was not compatible with the recovery from this phone, and without that, you're getting nowhere. Back when the Aviator came out, someone was able to get a copy of the stock Odin from the phone, and imnuts used that to build a CWM recovery for it so superuser could be flashed. Something similar could probably be done here, but I wouldn't know where to start.
Having the version from the software might be helpful. I know the Aviator versions are different than the Charge. If the Lightray is the same as either, there is a chance that the recovery is the same as the matching phone, but even that is no guarantee. If you can't get the stock Odin to recover from, you'll probably be risking a brick to find out.
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What I think shrike1978
Is trying to say here is
Don't be a p*ssy and just do it....
Muhahaha ...
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the bezel is different and they sure do talk up the 1ghz single core
scarygood536 said:
the bezel is different and they sure do talk up the 1ghz single core
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Of course they do. It's a smaller company than Verizon.
Military grade i-510
Is there any ROMs available yet?
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Is the Galaxy S Lightray 4G Metropcs 'unrootable'?
HELP! Is Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G 'unrootable'??
I have tried three different techniques, to root the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G Metropcs, all to NO AVAIL!
My first feeble attempt was using SuperOneClick=softbrick ie, stuck on download screen,
Then I tried the basic Odin flash, with stock uckk4 ROM=Odin stuck in 'set up, battery died while waiting, as 'NOT to turn off Target'=softbrick,
and last but by no means least, the Droid Charge technique=hardbrick
HELP!!! I have scoured the net and can find NOTHING that has proven to be successful!
To make matters worse, it's not even my phone! I was trying to help my brother in law, since he and my sis are moving out of state, California, and are going to need to sign with different server once they've passed Texas, I believe, on their way to South Carolina.
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G
2.3.6
You'll need a custom recovery, and as far as I know, there isn't one for the Lightray. I don't think any devs even have the phone, either. The only real chance is to get a stock Odin image and the source to someone who knows how to work with recoveries.
:/
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You'll need a custom recovery, and as far as I know, there isn't one for the Lightray. I don't think any devs even have the phone, either. The only real chance is to get a stock Odin image and the source to someone who knows how to work with recoveries.
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That's kind of what I've gathered...
There has been a lot of 'Dare ya..."s, but no one yet to put you back together once you fall and brick!
I just picked up one of these things and have it rooted but am not having any luck finding a rom for it... Has anyone gotten a lightray to take ICS?
chapdaddy said:
I just picked up one of these things and have it rooted but am not having any luck finding a rom for it... Has anyone gotten a lightray to take ICS?
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I haven't found one who did, although, I thought maybe (I could be really wrong) that you could cross boot CM 10.1 of another device with similar specs. It could be an option
Anything going on with the Galaxy Lightray?
They just dropped the price to $99, going to get one for my wife since I broke her phone last night. I see a root for it, but no roms.
thanks.
Nah
Oliternal said:
I haven't found one who did, although, I thought maybe (I could be really wrong) that you could cross boot CM 10.1 of another device with similar specs. It could be an option
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Nope, tried that one before it bricked with ODIN....Trouble is, still no recovery ROM and it's nearing 2 since it's release. Here I STILL sit with a R940 with less then a couple months talk time on it! Phhhffffffffffffttttttttttttt
hi to all
i have a NEXUS 5 and i wonder if someone flashed or tried to flash the modem radio GSM to Nexus 5.
thank u
Go ahead and brick your device. Don't ever flash a radio from one device to another. OK....
david279 said:
Go ahead and brick your device. Don't ever flash a radio from one device to another. OK....
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Let 'em find out the hard way
How people flash radios, firmwares, roms of 2 different phones and brick their device is beyond me. If I have a Nexus 5, why would I search for a rom on the HTC One X forum?
*Sigh*
david279 said:
Go ahead and brick your device. Don't ever flash a radio from one device to another. OK....
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flashed from Moto x to Droid maxx and viceversa and it works
ok,got it.
maybe i want too much
thanks for the response
Moto to moto and moto to LG. Two different companies. But if you want to try using that rationale go ahead.... ?
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My friend....unless I'm mistaken, you bricked your moto? Apologies if I'm mistaken.
Please, don't do anything without thoroughly reading first, and fully understanding what you are about to do. And NEVER flash anything that isn't CLEARLY for the Nexus 5.
I would read through the stickies and study all the guides, before flashing anything at all.
Not picking on you....just trying to help you avoid a disaster. ?
I'm sure you've gotten eaten enough out here but the only modem I knew to be cross flashable was modified too. It was the Samsung Blaze modem. Otherwise, you should take an assumption it'll brick your phone.
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Alright so my goal is to get CyanogenMod with the ElementalX kernel on my Verizon M8. From previous experiments of mine and on the thread for it it states that it won't work on the Verizon model. Now currently I have a GPE ROM with the ElementalX kernel so I obviously can tell that it will indeed work but my question is am I going to have to do a conversion to GPE using an RUU in order to get the setup I want or can I simply just install Cyanogen and flash ElementalX without problems? My assumption is no and I'll have to do the complicated conversion but I'm hoping that I'm wrong and it's simpler than I'm making it out to be ?
EDIT: Ok so within the past half hour i've become a bit more unsure as to whether this will work or not so let me get it straight on what I think currently. Currently from what I've seen, by converting to the Google Play Edition via an RUU I can enable myself to be able to use some if not all of the international ROM's + kernels such as the one I'm aiming for, ElementalX. I see that by simply using a GPE ROM I can use the ElementalX kernel but I want to use Cyanogenmod which isn't GPE. Matter of fact I believe I tried it once and messed up quite a bit so from that I get that by converting to GPE's filesystem/firmware I would be able to use the kernel I want which means I can use the ROM I want too. Am I right or am I wrong that by converting to GPE I will be able to use that specific kernel with CyanogenMod/other non sense ROM's?
Gpe we have is a PORT... the gpe edition is only gsm I believe.. I just came back to Verizon from years on AT&T and converting was easy but since we're CDMA I don't think you can actually convert it
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Gpe we have is a PORT... the gpe edition is only gsm I believe.. I just came back to Verizon from years on AT&T and converting was easy but since we're CDMA I don't think you can actually convert it
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So in short you're saying it removes CDMA compatibility meaning no calling/data/texting/etc? Well sh**. Would there be any other ways to use that kernel on a Verizon device?
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As far as I know... I've been away from CDMA for 4 years so not sure maybe now with the Sim cards it can be done but as far as I know no it wouldn't work... There was a guy trying to convert his vzw m8 to the Dev edition and as far as I know that was a no go too... My guess is you would need a ROM with a compatible base to use that kernel
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But if you do that then other things break
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As far as I know... I've been away from CDMA for 4 years so not sure maybe now with the Sim cards it can be done but as far as I know no it wouldn't work... There was a guy trying to convert his vzw m8 to the Dev edition and as far as I know that was a no go too... My guess is you would need a ROM with a compatible base to use that kernel
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Well crap lol, that sort of ruins my hopes for this to work . Ugh so disappointed atm. O well. Guess I'm stuck looking elsewhere for something to suit my needs.
Do NOT try to convert this phone to a gpe or Dev edition with ruus or any voodoo magic otherwise. The Verizon model uses different partitions from the other and the results would be catastrophic
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