Hey guys quick question. I think I am going to be trading my S3 in today to get the new HTC One on the EDGE program. My question is my S3 is rooted and running a custom ROM (CleanROM 8.1). Do I need to un-root and put stock ROM back onto the S3 when handing in the phone through the EDGE program? Thanks!
pettigrew95 said:
Hey guys quick question. I think I am going to be trading my S3 in today to get the new HTC One on the EDGE program. My question is my S3 is rooted and running a custom ROM (CleanROM 8.1). Do I need to un-root and put stock ROM back onto the S3 when handing in the phone through the EDGE program? Thanks!
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I'd love to see an answer to this question myself. I was going to do the same thing. The only difference is I have the stock ROM just rooted.
To be on the safe side and not get a called later on by vzw. I suggest to Unroot and put stock image on.
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twistedillutions said:
To be on the safe side and not get a called later on by vzw. I suggest to Unroot and put stock image on.
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Thanks...If they did call you what would they say and would there be any repercussions? I didn't give them my S3, I had an old HTC Rhyme lying around (my girlfriends old phone) lol...It was rooted as well but stock ROM. I was to lazy to un-root it so I gave it to them rooted. I wonder what Verizon even does with phones traded in through EDGE?
pettigrew95 said:
Thanks...If they did call you what would they say and would there be any repercussions? I didn't give them my S3, I had an old HTC Rhyme lying around (my girlfriends old phone) lol...It was rooted as well but stock ROM. I was to lazy to un-root it so I gave it to them rooted. I wonder what Verizon even does with phones traded in through EDGE?
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Worse case give it back to you. Since i haven't read about edge cant tell u wat is ACCEPTABLE and wats not. Depending hows the quality of the fone they probably fix them recertified them. Resell as use or us as replacement wen ppl have a warranty claim.
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pettigrew95 said:
Hey guys quick question. I think I am going to be trading my S3 in today to get the new HTC One on the EDGE program. My question is my S3 is rooted and running a custom ROM (CleanROM 8.1). Do I need to un-root and put stock ROM back onto the S3 when handing in the phone through the EDGE program? Thanks!
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Does VZW offer anything for the S3? If not and it's unlocked the dev community and a ton of members would love to get there hands on one
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ShapesBlue said:
Does VZW offer anything for the S3? If not and it's unlocked the dev community and a ton of members would love to get there hands on one
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I think they offer like 55 bucks
pettigrew95 said:
I think they offer like 55 bucks
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Nice. You could easily sell it on swappa for more
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S® Lightray™ 4G an Droid Charge on MetroPCS?
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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.
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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 ...
SENT FROM THE DOG POUND
the bezel is different and they sure do talk up the 1ghz single core
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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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shrike1978 said:
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
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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
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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, i am using my S3 without service at the moment and i was hoping if someone could help me get the latest update. i am on the MB1 update. if i try OTA it says try again when i have service again..any bypass for that?
Or was the Update disabled for the S3?
Also i am on AT&T at the moment and i cannot go with that also, i dont know why
Any Help? thanks.
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Why you posting in the Verizon forums if your on AT&T. What update are you looking for? If it's the one I think it is you need to install CWM or TWRP to flash it and I'll have to check my sources for it.
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Why you posting in the Verizon forums if your on AT&T. What update are you looking for? If it's the one I think it is you need to install CWM or TWRP to flash it and I'll have to check my sources for it.
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I am on AT&T network! my phone is the verizon version..the last one for the S3, i am on the MB1 update( i think MD3 and MF1)
You can't get them, because you have to be on Verizon to get the official update trough ota. However, you can try any of the ROMs based on it like bonestock
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tylerlawhon said:
You can't get them, because you have to be on Verizon to get the official update trough ota. However, you can try any of the ROMs based on it like bonestock
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Oh okay, well thank you! how is the battery life on Bonestock? cause i want a good battery life..
Diamond_dawg said:
Oh okay, well thank you! how is the battery life on Bonestock? cause i want a good battery life..
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Sent you a PM in case you need it.
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I was recently informed that I might be able to get into the Edge Program with Verizon and have run into a dilemma. I am obviously rooted and cannot return my phone to my phone as is but if I am accepted into the program I will most likely have to trade my S3 in for whatever other phone I want. I have found other topics but haven't really gotten an updated answer. I need to flash my phone back to stock so I can potentially return it but all of these other rest guides don't tell me how to get the 4.3 update that the GS3 officially comes with if you were to buy it today from Verizon. Any help here?
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I was recently informed that I might be able to get into the Edge Program with Verizon and have run into a dilemma. I am obviously rooted and cannot return my phone to my phone as is but if I am accepted into the program I will most likely have to trade my S3 in for whatever other phone I want. I have found other topics but haven't really gotten an updated answer. I need to flash my phone back to stock so I can potentially return it but all of these other rest guides don't tell me how to get the 4.3 update that the GS3 officially comes with if you were to buy it today from Verizon. Any help here?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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But what if I am ineligible for the Edge and want to return back to root? This is telling me my bootloader will then be locked forever.
roghitmanx47 said:
But what if I am ineligible for the Edge and want to return back to root? This is telling me my bootloader will then be locked forever.
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You asked how to get to 4.3 as of it were Ota'd by Verizon, that's the 4.3 update.
You can reroot but you can't unlock the bootloader, you should make sure you're eligible first before you flash that.
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You asked how to get to 4.3 as of it were Ota'd by Verizon, that's the 4.3 update.
You can reroot but you can't unlock the bootloader, you should make sure you're eligible first before you flash that.
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Ok sounds good, thank you! Another quick question though, is there even a point to re-rooting but having a locked bootloader? Or is rooting again useless after that?
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Ok sounds good, thank you! Another quick question though, is there even a point to re-rooting but having a locked bootloader? Or is rooting again useless after that?
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You still have options, If you want to know everything about the update and what you can do with it Check out the sticky in the development section.
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Ok! Thank you very much!
I have a friend that I've finally convinced to root his S3 that is on 4.3 with the NC1 baseband. What process do I need to follow to be able to do this for him? I won't have any problems with the steps, I'm just not sure where/how to proceed.
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I have a friend that I've finally convinced to root his S3 that is on 4.3 with the NC1 baseband. What process do I need to follow to be able to do this for him? I won't have any problems with the steps, I'm just not sure where/how to proceed.
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Check the 4.3 sticky in the development section.
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BadUsername said:
Check the 4.3 sticky in the development section.
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Will flahsing the ML1.tar also change the baseband or do I need a separate .tar for that as well? Also, am I correct in saying that the ML1 (4.3) bootloader can not be unlocked?
Correct.
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Thanks...
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Thanks...
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One thing anyone failed to mention is there is no current root method for the NC1 baseband
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ShapesBlue said:
One thing anyone failed to mention is there is no current root method for the NC1 baseband
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nor can you downgrade if you try you will brick it...
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nor can you downgrade if you try you will brick it...
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That is mostly correct. You can downgrade back to ML1 so you can root and run safestrap, but that's it. Trying to downgrade to anything before ML1 will brick your device.
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That is mostly correct. You can downgrade back to ML1 so you can root and run safestrap, but that's it. Trying to downgrade to anything before ML1 will brick your device.
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I just suggested the same thing you mentioned her to another member. At least root is available. I'm trying to convince my gf who is getting a new S3 later today because of charging issues to root hers if its on 4.1.2. She's getting a new phone in just about 4 months anyways
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ShapesBlue said:
I just suggested the same thing you mentioned her to another member. At least root is available. I'm trying to convince my gf who is getting a new S3 later today because of charging issues to root hers if its on 4.1.2. She's getting a new phone in just about 4 months anyways
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My wife wouldn't let me root her S3, so she's locked up on the NC1 update. She loves the display on the Samsung, but she says Android is too complicated for her and she is always complaining she doesn't know how to use the phone. We are both eligible for upgrade so I'm considering trying to convince her we should upgrade - her to the iPhone5s and me to the S5. Just not sure I want the locked down bootloader. Need to get into a store to play with one.
landshark68 said:
My wife wouldn't let me root her S3, so she's locked up on the NC1 update. She loves the display on the Samsung, but she says Android is too complicated for her and she is always complaining she doesn't know how to use the phone. We are both eligible for upgrade so I'm considering trying to convince her we should upgrade - her to the iPhone5s and me to the S5. Just not sure I want the locked down bootloader. Need to get into a store to play with one.
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Check out the new M8 man. I wasn't a huge fan of HTC when I had my thunderbolt but HTC has done a lot to change sense.
Yea she gets her new S3 today at some point and I'm hoping it's on 4.1.2
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ShapesBlue said:
Check out the new M8 man. I wasn't a huge fan of HTC when I had my thunderbolt but HTC has done a lot to change sense.
Yea she gets her new S3 today at some point and I'm hoping it's on 4.1.2
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I'll cross my fingers for you.
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I'll cross my fingers for you.
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Thanks man. Ah looks like tomorrow before we get the phone. Damn Fedex
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landshark68 said:
I'll cross my fingers for you.
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Ah it came with 4.3 with the NC1 baseband. Might as well be an expensive brick lol
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Ah it came with 4.3 with the NC1 baseband. Might as well be an expensive brick lol
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Bummer
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Bummer
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I wasn't thinking. The phone came directly from Verizon instead of asurion. At least with asurion there's a possibility of it having 4.1.2
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I wasn't thinking. The phone came directly from Verizon instead of asurion. At least with asurion there's a possibility of it having 4.1.2
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Well, with the way phones are getting locked down especially on Verizon, it seems the whole rooting and romming scene is kind of shrinking. It's getting to the point if you don't buy a Nexus or developer edition phone, you're going to be stuck with stock.
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Well, with the way phones are getting locked down especially on Verizon, it seems the whole rooting and romming scene is kind of shrinking. It's getting to the point if you don't buy a Nexus or developer edition phone, you're going to be stuck with stock.
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Yea for the most part that is true. HTC seems to be one of the few who supports rooting somewhat
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landshark68 said:
Well, with the way phones are getting locked down especially on Verizon, it seems the whole rooting and romming scene is kind of shrinking. It's getting to the point if you don't buy a Nexus or developer edition phone, you're going to be stuck with stock.
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Yup, the S5 doesn't even have root yet. Very discouraging, but the m8 has good development, and stock on the m8 is very good.
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Yup, the S5 doesn't even have root yet. Very discouraging, but the m8 has good development, and stock on the m8 is very good.
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I have a feeling the S5 may never even have root
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The current ROM I have is BoneStockRom V3.3, I like it good enough but looking to see what else is out there. I do NOT want something that I have to flash all the time. I would like something more up to date, stable and has a better radio/signal than what I have now.
know I am asking for many opinions, but I love feedback, so cab you guys give me your thoughts?
THanks
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The current ROM I have is BoneStockRom V3.3, I like it good enough but looking to see what else is out there. I do NOT want something that I have to flash all the time. I would like something more up to date, stable and has a better radio/signal than what I have now.
know I am asking for many opinions, but I love feedback, so cab you guys give me your thoughts?
THanks
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As far as a radio you can update to the latest modem if you'd like which is NE1 without having any issues. I've ran tons of roms on my old S3 but the best by far was slimkat. It's truly up to you what you want but your best bet is to read others opinions
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As far as a radio you can update to the latest modem if you'd like which is NE1 without having any issues. I've ran tons of roms on my old S3 but the best by far was slimkat. It's truly up to you what you want but your best bet is to read others opinions
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Thanks a ton for the advice. Is this the one you are referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2400577
I also have a Note 3 for Verizon, but when I got it it had 4.4.4 and from what I have read, there is not a root for it. I mainly want to root to get rid of the bloatware and get the mobile hotspot freed up. I tried using FoxFi on the Note 3, but that was horrible.
Thanks again.
sideoutjj said:
Thanks a ton for the advice. Is this the one you are referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2400577
I also have a Note 3 for Verizon, but when I got it it had 4.4.4 and from what I have read, there is not a root for it. I mainly want to root to get rid of the bloatware and get the mobile hotspot freed up. I tried using FoxFi on the Note 3, but that was horrible.
Thanks again.
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Yup the newest slimkat. Oh ok so you still have a S3?
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Yup the newest slimkat. Oh ok so you still have a S3?
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I have the S3 still simply because it is rooted. I got the Note 3 a few months ago but at that time I did not know that it could not be rooted since it has 4.4.4. I am using the S3 now because it is rooted and I can mess with it. If I could root the Note 3, then I would.
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I have the S3 still simply because it is rooted. I got the Note 3 a few months ago but at that time I did not know that it could not be rooted since it has 4.4.4. I am using the S3 now because it is rooted and I can mess with it. If I could root the Note 3, then I would.
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Yea sadly Samsung and VZW have teamed up with Knox and made it nearly impossible to root and unlock, it's sad really
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Yea sadly Samsung and VZW have teamed up with Knox and made it nearly impossible to root and unlock, it's sad really
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I agree....I doubt I will ever buy another Samsung phone due to this.
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I agree....I doubt I will ever buy another Samsung phone due to this.
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If VZW would just accept GSM unlocked phones that would alleviate some of the problem
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As far as a radio you can update to the latest modem if you'd like which is NE1 without having any issues. I've ran tons of roms on my old S3 but the best by far was slimkat. It's truly up to you what you want but your best bet is to read others opinions
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Sorry if I missed it....but where is the radio (NE1) at? I looked at my phone now and the Baseband Version is: I535VRUCML1
THat is the radio...correct?
sideoutjj said:
Sorry if I missed it....but where is the radio (NE1) at? I looked at my phone now and the Baseband Version is: I535VRUCML1
THat is the radio...correct?
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Yes but your on ML1 which is not the newest radio. The radio before after that was NC1 and then NE1(newest)
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