Hi all,
I currently own a Blackstone and its been pretty good to me over the past year or so. However I have two numbers and I have to carry two phones around with me. I have been looking into dual sim for a couple of days now and all i can seem to find is either dodgy Chinese copies or really old Samsungs.
In the USA a company called General Mobile have made an android phone with dual sim the kernel for it is below:
http://www.generalmobile.com/index.a...evelopercenter
Do you think there are guys out there who would be able to get this to work on a HTC Hero, for instance, with a dual sim adaptor? Or does the phone have to have two antennae?
Are any of you guys aware of any dual sim smartphones coming out?
Thanks for your help, Serg
sergioiacobucci said:
Hi all,
I currently own a Blackstone and its been pretty good to me over the past year or so. However I have two numbers and I have to carry two phones around with me. I have been looking into dual sim for a couple of days now and all i can seem to find is either dodgy Chinese copies or really old Samsungs.
In the USA a company called General Mobile have made an android phone with dual sim the kernel for it is below:
http://www.generalmobile.com/index.a...evelopercenter
Do you think there are guys out there who would be able to get this to work on a HTC Hero, for instance, with a dual sim adaptor? Or does the phone have to have two antennae?
Are any of you guys aware of any dual sim smartphones coming out?
Thanks for your help, Serg
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It already exists.
http://www.generalmobile.com/index.asp?action=Android_Phones/DSTL1_overview
Buy here: http://www.amazon.com/General-DSTL1-Imaginary-Technology-megapixel/dp/B002KRXX46
Its time for me to find a new phone. Ive gone through three first gen MotoQ over the last few years and this last one is finally starting to fall apart which is quite amazing since it was announced five years ago (if it isnt broke dont fix it, and if it breaks fix it!). I've been a MetroPCS customer going on six years now and have no intention of switching providers
Help me find a phone with the following requirements -
Android OR Windows Mobile 6+
Able to be modified for MetroPCS
A full keyboard (can be a slider, flip or front facing keyboard like the MotoQ)
Price under 200$ new or used
Some nice features to have but not required would be -
Charges through standard mini usb
Extended life batteries (or brand new original batteries) available
Some type of tethering solution (currently i do this through USB)
I don't mind if the phone is old, even a model from four years ago if it works well
I am in the San Francisco bay area (LTE is available)
I often use my MotoQ to send MMS and the Google Maps application even though the speed is very slow (perhaps because of my device?).
Three times I have paid someone to add the "foreign" ESN of my phones into the MetroPCS database so it would be a definite plus (not a requirement) if the phone had the ability to directly take over for my current MotoQ without the extra fees (electronic serial number change).
You dont have to give me all the details on how to hack the phone onto metro, if you give me a model number I will do my own homework.
My girlfriend insists on getting me a phone for my birthday. I think she is tired of seeing me carry around this ratty old phone that no one still uses.
Thanks for your suggestions
Based on all your needs, the best fit would be a Sprint HTC Touch Pro 2 (Rhodium). It also runs Android now, as well as WM 6.1/6.5.
I have little experience with CDMA, but from what I understand most devices whether they have a good or a bad ESN can be flashed for any carrier other than the original. I haven't seen any CDMA Rhodiums for sale here on the forums, but you could always try eBay. They're pretty cheap these days too
Good Luck!
Thanks for the quick reply. I will have to look into that model more but so far it does seem to do what I wanted!
I was starting to lean towards the Moto Droid 2. Apparently it is not too difficult to get it functioning properly on MetroPCS and it has decent specs. The price for used models isnt bad and its running 2.2 android stock, with a 2.3.3 hack available
braschlosan said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I will have to look into that model more but so far it does seem to do what I wanted!
I was starting to lean towards the Moto Droid 2. Apparently it is not too difficult to get it functioning properly on MetroPCS and it has decent specs. The price for used models isnt bad and its running 2.2 android stock, with a 2.3.3 hack available
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Also true, with the added benefit that if you ever move away from CDMA, you'll have a GSM radio in there too. I can only speak for the original Milestone, but it was a capable little phone at the time. They reworked the keyboard on the second one, so it seems to be much more user-friendly. I'm not sure how much luck they had with the bootloader on it though, so would pay to do some research there before you buy
I thought perhaps this was an obvious question, but after hours of searching I'm unable to confirm if I can use an new cellular tablet as wifi-only? Specifically the older Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE Verizon (SM-P605-VZKE with Verizon branding). There's lots of cheap refurbs on the market, and the specs are still solid, even by today's standards.
I've seen countless activation bypasses on youtube, but none for this particular device (press four corners then volume-down to skip cellular activation screen).
I'm not a cell-phone person, don't even own one, but I'm android proficient, comortable rooting/flashing tablets, plus a computer science degree and decades of experience with Linux.. just no phone knowledge. My wife has an active Verizon sim card fwiw, and I'd like to update it to Lollipop (which appears to be an OTA update).
thanks for any hints.. I really did search around first for this answer,
--edfardos
edfardos said:
I thought perhaps this was an obvious question, but after hours of searching I'm unable to confirm if I can use an new cellular tablet as wifi-only? Specifically the older Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE Verizon (SM-P605-VZKE with Verizon branding). There's lots of cheap refurbs on the market, and the specs are still solid, even by today's standards.
I've seen countless activation bypasses on youtube, but none for this particular device (press four corners then volume-down to skip cellular activation screen).
I'm not a cell-phone person, don't even own one, but I'm android proficient, comortable rooting/flashing tablets, plus a computer science degree and decades of experience with Linux.. just no phone knowledge. My wife has an active Verizon sim card fwiw, and I'd like to update it to Lollipop (which appears to be an OTA update).
thanks for any hints.. I really did search around first for this answer,
--edfardos
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Greetings and welcome to assist. It should be possible to use it as a wifi only tablet yes, some roms require a sim card inserted (it doesn't need to be an active one so any would do) but this is easily fixes with a csc edit
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
Why does this thread exist?So I have, for the past 37 days, sent an email every 2 days to XDA to please give us a stylo 4 / q stylus / q stylo sub forum.
I have yet gotten a response back, and we still do not have a sub forum.
Right, so here we are in the stylo 3 plus sub forum. For now...
What is this thread about?I wanted a place for all of the internet to discuss development for the stylo 4 / q stylus / q stylo.
I also wanted to clear the air on all the different stylo 4 / q stylus / q stylo that exist. And which one is right for you to purchase BASED solely on what each different phone offers.
What this thread is not for you-Please do not ask questions for owners of the phone about what it's like owning it.
-Please do not post about how you wish the bootloader will be unlocked soon.
-Please do not post about other devices outside of the stylo 4 / q stylus / q stylo.
-Please do not ask which phone you should buy.
So what are the differences between the devices?Stylo 4 & 4+ aka 4 plus = for United States (so far). At no point have I found ANYTHING, as of 8/7/18 on the internet that a stylo 4+ or stylo 4 plus exist as an actual name. I have only found speculation that the name exists...
Q Stylus, Q stylus+, & Q alpha = unsure. I only know of the Q stylus+ and that one is for Hong Kong. But the names exist from LG's mouth.
Q Stylo+ = Canada.
-United States Q710AL Boost 32GB / 2 GB RAM / 1.5 octa-core
-United States Q710ULM Unlocked 32GB / 3 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core
-United States Q710MS MetroPCS 32GB / 2 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core
-United States Q710TS T-mobile 32GB / 2 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core
-United States Q710AL Sprint 32GB / 2 GB RAM / 1.5 octa-core
-United States Q710ULM Amazon 32GB / 3 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core
-United States Q710AL Virgin 32GB / 2 GB RAM / 1.5 octa-core
-United States Q710CS Cricket 32GB / 3 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core
-United States Q710US Xfinity 16GB / 2 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core
-Canada LMQ710WA 32GB / 3 GB RAM / 1.8 octa-core ~IP68, Mil-Spec, & 16mp camera~
-Hong Kong LMQ710YBW 64GB / 4 GB RAM / 1.5 octa-core ~IP68, Mil-Spec, 16mp rear cam, 8mp front, dual-sim & available in 3 different colors~
What I sepculate-I speculate that the Hong Kong version won't work on United States LTE.
-I don't think ANY of the United States phones will ever get bootloader unlocked.
-I think the Canada phone may work here in the united states on any GSM carrier and support LTE bands. I have not been able to find any info on WHAT bands the phone comes with from the LG canada website.
-I think that all the United States phones are also IP68 certified. I see no difference in build quality between them and the other phones outside the United States. I have also showered with my stylo 4 I bought from MetroPCS many times and no issues.
-I think the Canada phone will get bootloader unlocked soon.
-I think some phones have fm radio and others don't. I didn't really take the time to check that. Maybe they all do?
^^Side note^^ Venting here. I am confident there is someone at LG HQ that makes these names up on purpose to keep his/her job "important". In typical LG fashion, they can't just make one awesome phone with a stylus for all markets. For those of you in the USA, I believe the phone to buy will be the Canada version IF & ONLY IF I can find the bands the phone comes with to see which carriers it will be compatible with.
If anyone knows a mod or admin, do you mind having them move this thread to https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help please?
I just realized we don't have a stylo 3 plus sub forum either.
Glad to see the forum up & going, regardless of where it's located. Thanks for the updates re specs & et al.
Subscribed and keeping my eyes open. As I hear / read things, I'll post them too!
Great info, thanks. You can find the bands and other info for the Canadian version at
https://www.freedommobile.ca/plans-a...ils/lg-q-stylo
(edit: at least the bands for the phone available at Freedom, not sure if all are the same)
What makes you think that the Canadian version will get bootloader unlocking?
grepp0r said:
Great info, thanks. You can find the bands and other info for the Canadian version at
https://www.freedommobile.ca/plans-a...ils/lg-q-stylo
(edit: at least the bands for the phone available at Freedom, not sure if all are the same)
What makes you think that the Canadian version will get bootloader unlocking?
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Thank you for the link with bands.
I believe it will get it because it is the "+" variant.
Stylo 3 still doesn't have bootloader unlocked.
But the Stylo 3 plus does (I own one)
Let's cross our fingers they all get it ?
CCJ22 said:
Thank you for the link with bands.
I believe it will get it because it is the "+" variant.
Stylo 3 still doesn't have bootloader unlocked.
But the Stylo 3 plus does (I own one)
Let's cross our fingers they all get it
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Ah, I see. Good to know, thanks.
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Ah, I see. Good to know, thanks.
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My pleasure to shed light
Does anybody know if it's possible to flash a T-Mobile
q710ts Stylo 4 .kdz onto an unlocked MetroPCS q710ms Stylo 4 using LGUP or LG Flashtool? If so, does anyone have a T-Mobile .kdz file or know where I can get one? I've been doing extensive Googling, but I can't find any info on it, so I created an account here. Thanks!!
mikeymac said:
Does anybody know if it's possible to flash a T-Mobile
q710ts Stylo 4 .kdz onto an unlocked MetroPCS q710ms Stylo 4 using LGUP or LG Flashtool? If so, does anyone have a T-Mobile .kdz file or know where I can get one? I've been doing extensive Googling, but I can't find any info on it, so I created an account here. Thanks!!
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Very unlikely the kdz file is out yet. As I recall, the kdz file for the Stylo 3 didn't hit until the first (or maybe 2nd)update.
It'll be awhile, I'm sure
lazarus0000 said:
Very unlikely the kdz file is out yet. As I recall, the kdz file for the Stylo 3 didn't hit until the first (or maybe 2nd)update.
It'll be awhile, I'm sure
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I found it on lg-firmwares.com. Now only if I could find the .dll so I could flash it with LGUP.
grepp0r said:
Great info, thanks. You can find the bands and other info for the Canadian version at
https://www.freedommobile.ca/plans-a...ils/lg-q-stylo
(edit: at least the bands for the phone available at Freedom, not sure if all are the same)
What makes you think that the Canadian version will get bootloader unlocking?
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I'm a green eared LM-Q710CS owner, with service through Cricket Wireless(obviously mirroring over the AT&T network). My phone was bought outright as an upgrade from a LG Treasure (only could afford free for my first cell phone as a free man). I regestetered for every single LG membership I found during my time on my worthless Treasure. It's been just over a month since my purchase and while I'm happy with the value of the phone I bought at such an affoardable cost, I find myself wanting to squeeze this bad boy for all its worth(my insurance covers any and all damages to the phone for a $78 deductible regardless of cause).
As I browsed through my developer option menu for the first time I noticed the slide selector to activate OEM unlock near the top of the menu. I'm quite behind the times due to my local district courts appointed jury decided I should go to prison for pulling a knife in order to disarm a young man whom had just threatened to shoot me at point blank range(Since you have to deal with my most likely worn out question, I figured I'd let you laugh at why I don't know the answer).
I haven't seen any mention on any of our phones threads or forums referring to this unlock, but isn't this setting some sort of option that allows you to access the Bootlader through a fast boot access menu? The last time I touched a super user permission everyone wanted a piece of that Kit Kat code.
I've looked online all day for two days now and have not found a reliable source I would trust to lead me through the new process, since I havent seen any root access guides in our community. If any one can help me out here, or even if something about this unlock option interests you be sure to let me know. I'm willing to assist in any way towards device improvement in any way I can. Just let me know if there's any thing I can do to assist you in return.
Sent from my LM-Q710.FG using XDA Labs
Hello Everyone,
I got the Lg Stylo 4 Metro PCS phone maybe like a month or so ago .
And this issue has been happening randomly where ill be Typing a text and the feedback Vibration just stops , than it'll start working again .
I did multiple tests to see if it was the LG keyboard or Google Keyboard ( not them )
Downloaded a hardware test everything came back perfect
Downloaded a APP called Vibration tester where any place on screen will VIB when touched ( I go to this when it freezes and and sometimes takes a few seconds (maybe like 8 sec ) To start working again.. )
I did a fresh wipe worked for like 3 days then happened again ..
I have only basic apps social media apps and music at this point because i thought it mite have been one of them ..
but i am out of options i don't know if there is someway to look at the coding to see if something is a miss or if its firmware
Hello,
First time Stylo owner here. I picked up a Q710ULM from my local Best Buy a couple weeks ago. I was able to swindle them into price matching the Amazon variant when it was $209.99
So far I really like it. I love the display and the specs more than meet my needs. Well worth $209.99 to say the least. I do quite a bit of computer and device repair on the side. I wanted a phone with a stylus for when my customers pay via card. This is my first non stock Android device. I was sick of paying $700+ for a phone with high end specs that I would never actually utilize. I don't game on my phone at all and don't take many pictures either. The cameras on the Stylo 4 are good enough for me to take before and after pictures of my work.
Any recommendations for me? I have been watching for a stock Android theme on the theme store. I bought the unlocked version for the higher specs and with hope that I could one day flash a stock rom. A stock theme would be good enough for me.
Hi, i'm interested in this phone, the model Q Stylus with mediatek's cpu. How is the Stylus? is like writing on a paper?
The cpu is so bad?
I'm stuck with the Stylo 4 from metro, not too happy about it. Probably would feel a lot better if it had its support from XDA. Maybe some mods and so on. Can't find crap for this phone and I'd imagine it's fairly popular.
I'm thinking about buying an LG stylo 4 plus. I havent seen it sold in USA. Theres a variant called the LG stylo 4 (without the plus at the end). Does anyone know if its possible to root the plus version?
I found a link about rooting the LG Stylo 4. Will it work? Link is here:
https://www.techdroidtips.com/root-lg-stylo-4/
deloj said:
I found a link about rooting the LG Stylo 4. Will it work? Link is here:
Coming straight from their website:
"You will be able to unlock bootloader only if the LG developer supports the device. However, at the time of writing this article, this device is not yet supported by LG Developers. The tutorial below is 100% correct & you may try the steps once the device is supported."
But has anyone been able to make any development in regards to the phone, as mine has become sluggish only after using it less than a month. Would really love to root it.
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I found it on lg-firmwares.com. Now only if I could find the .dll so I could flash it with LGUP.
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Give it a shot with uppercut
mikeymac said:
I found it on lg-firmwares.com. Now only if I could find the .dll so I could flash it with LGUP.
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Are you sure it's OK to cross flash ? I Have the dll let me attache it, this has some dlls for lg v30 v35 and stylo 4 so I zip my whole model folder plus the patched LGUP...just let me know if it can be crossflashed.
So I bought the s22 flip unlocked and am decently excited about it. Its clearly a beta-ish device, with some bugs. The screen sometimes goes black and the keyboards are little frizzy.
General:
Size: Yes it's a brick. Don't be surprised. I do wish there was a smart flip phone on the market that more resembles the nice old compact ones, but the only other model seems to be the galaxy folder 2 and that don't work in the US. The screen is small and can feel cluttered, but it's usable.
Battery: the battery life is pretty meh. It'll probably last a day.
Specs: it's slow and has 2 gigs of ram and 16 of storage. Up to 128gb expandable. I tried putting in 256 and it didn't work.
Wierd things they don't tell you: It has no t9 (why?!) But it can be sideloaded. Doesn't seem to care about hotspot provisioning. IT SUPPORTS CDMA (and 5G?) ON SOME MVNOs! I popped in a verizon sim, and with data set to lte only connection is great but no volte.
Best of all, unlockable bootloader! So how can we go about unlocking this device? I've spoken to both CAT support and Bullitt group, and they told me "
Bullitt Group do not distribute the stock ROM for any of our devices.
This is part of our contractual obligations with our partners and the Brands that we represent". So so much for that. What now?
I'm curious about the possibilities as well.
Also about network settings best for 4g/LTE
As right now mine only connects to 2g
well I just got one of these devices and want to at least update it to a full version of android instead of Android Go!
I read that you can sideload android 11 on it and just don't overwrite the drivers.
When you talked with Cat/Bullitt did you ask them if they are ever going to update the firmware on the phone at all? Most phones even T-mobiles bottom of the line phones still get 1 OTA update in firmware to fix initial issues. and most companies are at least providing one level of android updates also.
Any luck with any software work arounds? As for best 4g/LTE settings that is carrier specific, you can change those in developer mode and manually set them up under sim settings.
I plan to use mine on a T-Mobile MVNO so shouldn't have any issue there as this was a Tmobile phone originally that I just got "NEW" unlocked.
I might reach out to T-Mobile for firmware also, as they have to have multiple versions of the firmware as they have T-Mobile branded bloatware on some and Metro branded Bloatware on others.
I just picked up an S22. I've tried TeamSpeak and Mumble, and the PTT won't work when the flip is closed. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello everybody. I got s22 flip. I am in Italy and I can't use it. Seller said is working with any 4g simcard. But my phone is not working. Any suggestion? Thanks
I need help. I flashed boot from 29 firmware to 30. Root is activated, but Wi-Fi and speakers do not work. I need an update.zip from 29 to 30 firmware.
i have 30 version and i need boot.img to root
i need help to root anybody help?