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[Q] Updation of Unlocked AT&T HOX...is it possible to update. If so, How??

I have a unlocked At&T HOX ...i think it is network unlocked...I did it by entering a code and the phone is working fine here in India with other networks..
My Android version is 4.0.3 and software is 1.85
I came to know that there is a update for HOX with 4.0.4 and i think 2.22...
My question is..as i unlocked it...If I update my mobile to this new version..does it get blocked\bricked....what are the safety measures to be taken..please explain...
I am scared to do as I don't have good enough knowledge...
Also, if the update is succesful am i supposed to unlock it again...if so, will the existing unlock code work??
Please someone guide me...
many thanks in advance...

You should unlock your bootloader first. It sounds like you are just sim unlocked. You also won't get an OTA if you are using a different carrier so you would need to run the RUU. I have never sim unlocked a phone before, but I would guess you might have to reenter your sim unlock code again.
I mainly took the 2.20 RUU for running on AT&T network, which I think was an improvement over 1.85. Since you are not on AT&T I would recommend unlocking your bootloader, and flashing a radio that's best suited for your carrier. If you take the 2.20 RUU you won't be able to flash radios anymore.

chaitanya.alur said:
I have a unlocked At&T HOX ...i think it is network unlocked...I did it by entering a code and the phone is working fine here in India with other networks..
My Android version is 4.0.3 and software is 1.85
I came to know that there is a update for HOX with 4.0.4 and i think 2.22...
My question is..as i unlocked it...If I update my mobile to this new version..does it get blocked\bricked....what are the safety measures to be taken..please explain...
I am scared to do as I don't have good enough knowledge...
Also, if the update is succesful am i supposed to unlock it again...if so, will the existing unlock code work??
Please someone guide me...
many thanks in advance...
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Are you currently rooted? I would unlock your bootloader and do SuperCID before doing any updates. That way you can always root your phone.
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DvineLord said:
You should unlock your bootloader first. It sounds like you are just sim unlocked. You also won't get an OTA if you are using a different carrier so you would need to run the RUU. I have never sim unlocked a phone before, but I would guess you might have to reenter your sim unlock code again.
I mainly took the 2.20 RUU for running on AT&T network, which I think was an improvement over 1.85. Since you are not on AT&T I would recommend unlocking your bootloader, and flashing a radio that's best suited for your carrier. If you take the 2.20 RUU you won't be able to flash radios anymore.
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I wouldn't recommend 2.20. Once you run the 2.20 you have to flash the boot.img for any ROM manually (so you can't use restore a backup on the go without a computer) and you can't flash radios at all. Being that he is using this phone internationally, being able to flash radios may be pretty important.

Butters619 said:
I wouldn't recommend 2.20. Once you run the 2.20 you have to flash the boot.img for any ROM manually (so you can't use restore a backup on the go without a computer) and you can't flash radios at all. Being that he is using this phone internationally, being able to flash radios may be pretty important.
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what i said.
not being able to flash boot.img in recovery is the most annoying aspect of flashing the 2.20 ruu when you are already bootloader unlocked.

Butters619 said:
Are you currently rooted? I would unlock your bootloader and do SuperCID before doing any updates. That way you can always root your phone.
No I didn't root it...I got the phone and unlock code (Seller sent both to me)...once i got it just inserted other carrier sim and unlocked the phone...apart from this I didn't do anything...it is as it is...As another friend mentioned, I think I did SIM\Network Unlock...
What is the way to root the phone....and how to unlock bootloader...???
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chaitanya.alur said:
Butters619 said:
Are you currently rooted? I would unlock your bootloader and do SuperCID before doing any updates. That way you can always root your phone.
No I didn't root it...I got the phone and unlock code (Seller sent both to me)...once i got it just inserted other carrier sim and unlocked the phone...apart from this I didn't do anything...it is as it is...As another friend mentioned, I think I did SIM\Network Unlock...
What is the way to root the phone....and how to unlock bootloader...???
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C'mon, seriously? Did you even attempt at searching?
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tanner4137 said:
chaitanya.alur said:
C'mon, seriously? Did you even attempt at searching?
Sent from my One X using xda premium
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Ofcourse I did...but I read that there are chances that the phone gets bricked...
so asking for the safe ways to do...
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I don't really know what to tell you. You should do some more research first. We told you already what you "should" do.
root, unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash custom rom, if you have trouble with network try different radios. do not take an ota or ruu, i am sure you will regret it.

DvineLord said:
I don't really know what to tell you. You should do some more research first. We told you already what you "should" do.
root, unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash custom rom, if you have trouble with network try different radios. do not take an ota or ruu, i am sure you will regret it.
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oops...sry if i am troubling you much...i will do some more homework and research...
one more thing...does this help in any way??..shall i use this for updation...
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/software-updates
I believe this is RUU and i think it wont work...but i need conformation from your side...

chaitanya.alur said:
oops...sry if i am troubling you much...i will do some more homework and research...
one more thing...does this help in any way??..shall i use this for updation...
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/software-updates
I believe this is RUU and i think it wont work...but i need conformation from your side...
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There really is no reason to ruu.... Just unlock your bootloader, superCID then just flash a custom rom
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chaitanya.alur said:
tanner4137 said:
Ofcourse I did...but I read that there are chances that the phone gets bricked...
so asking for the safe ways to do...
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Once u get into this realm of playing with your phone their is always a chance of bricking it with a phone like this do hard research and get to know it before u start f'ing with it or ull be one if those people that sees android revolution and think oh wow I loved that Rom on my inspire! And get smacked to brickville
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chaitanya.alur said:
oops...sry if i am troubling you much...i will do some more homework and research...
one more thing...does this help in any way??..shall i use this for updation...
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/software-updates
I believe this is RUU and i think it wont work...but i need conformation from your side...
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we said many times not to try to run the RUU, specially not that one.

[Q] Cant connect to AT&T network

I restored with the US 4.4.2 on my Moto G. Its the US GSM Unlocked version. I have my SIM card in and everything and it still cont connect to AT&T network. I have tried other SIM cards and still not working.

Maybe it's locked for this provider.Or still locked ?

Nevermind I got it. Simple noob mistake. Restored with the wrong files.
Thanks anyways
Minervamc said:
Maybe it's locked for this provider.Or still locked ?
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ZOOPidy said:
Nevermind I got it. Simple noob mistake. Restored with the wrong files.
Thanks anyways
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Ok.You're welcome.

[Q] official update issue with verizon

My friend accidently bought HTC one M8 verizon from UAE, the phone is new with kitkat 4.4.2, everything is fine but when he tried to update the rom, it failed and says that software update only works in CDMA mode, this is what i actually dont understand, is this locked or unlocked mobile? and is there any possibility to unlock this phone like normal unlocked M8?

To actually update the software via ota you will have to be on Verizon's network. It comes globally unlocked meaning that it is capable of being used on other networks and such, but the problem you are running into is the fact that you are not on Verizon's network so you cannot update their software. If you are s-off there are stickies that contain the firmware and updated bootloaders that you can flash so that your software is all up to date. If you are still s-on and want to update I believe there is a 4.4.4 RUU that works for s-on in that same thread. If you are wanting to s-off it will prolly be easier to use sunshine on 4.4.2 since it works without problems, where on 4.4.4 you can get s-off with sunshine, however there are some users who are still not able to get it yet.

saimsameer said:
My friend accidently bought HTC one M8 verizon from UAE, the phone is new with kitkat 4.4.2, everything is fine but when he tried to update the rom, it failed and says that software update only works in CDMA mode, this is what i actually dont understand, is this locked or unlocked mobile? and is there any possibility to unlock this phone like normal unlocked M8?
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All you need is a verizon sim card. Install it, get the update and after it finishes, replace it with your carrier sim card again.

AvantGarde! said:
All you need is a verizon sim card. Install it, get the update and after it finishes, replace it with your carrier sim card again.
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No not really. That won't work.

dottat said:
No not really. That won't work.
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Please elaborate. It worked for me, why wouldn't it work for someone else?

AvantGarde! said:
Please elaborate. It worked for me, why wouldn't it work for someone else?
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In which country?

dottat said:
In which country?
México
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AvantGarde! said:
dottat said:
In which country?
México
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Well I don't think the op is going to get that OTA in the UAE or his home country of Pakistan... Let alone find a provisioned Verizon sim
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dottat said:
AvantGarde! said:
Well I don't think the op is going to get that OTA in the UAE or his home country of Pakistan.
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You could be right.
My point is that I used a verizon sim card (deactivated) to download two updates via wifi. The phone probably wants to verify that somehow the phone is in verizon's network and checks the sim card only. My m8 also was 4.4.2, after two updates now is 4.4.4.
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One Plus 7 Pro - Flashed, still can't enable OEM UNLOCK

Hello there guys.
I have a tmobile one plus 7 pro.
I flashed my phone with this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/how-to-convert-tmobile-op7-to-t3935947/
Everything works fine, no more tmobile logo when I boot... But the OEM unlock option is still grayed out.
Also, when I hold the volume UP, Down + insert USB cable, the phone connects to the MSM tool for 3 seconds, and disconnects right away. The phone is no longer staying in that mode.
I want to unlock this thing. :'(

Are you sim unlocked? Your sim has to be unlocked for the oem unlock to stop being greyed out.

explosivequack said:
Are you sim unlocked? Your sim has to be unlocked for the oem unlock to stop being greyed out.
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I am not sure, how do I find out?
The only thing I did was I flashed my phone with the link I provided, and it did take effect because no more tmobile logo.
How do I sim unlock? do I depend on tmobile or is there something I can patch?
Thanks so much man

thiagocosta85 said:
I am not sure, how do I find out?
The only thing I did was I flashed my phone with the link I provided, and it did take effect because no more tmobile logo.
How do I sim unlock? do I depend on tmobile or is there something I can patch?
Thanks so much man
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You have to either call t-mobile and have them unlock it, or there have been people on the forum who have been unlocking. You also will need to flash back to t-mobile fw

Saw this randomly on the main page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/t-mobile-op7-pro-sim-unlock-t3957662

WGMuse said:
Saw this randomly on the main page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/t-mobile-op7-pro-sim-unlock-t3957662
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explosivequack said:
You have to either call t-mobile and have them unlock it, or there have been people on the forum who have been unlocking. You also will need to flash back to t-mobile fw
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Ohh crap. How do I flash back to tmobile? do you know where I can find the original flash for tmobile?
Thank you, and sorry to keep bothering

thiagocosta85 said:
Ohh crap. How do I flash back to tmobile? do you know where I can find the original flash for tmobile?
Thank you, and sorry to keep bothering
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Follow the guide in this post to revert back to T Mobile:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...obile-one-plus-7-pro-msm-tool-revert-t3936528
I used this guide to get my T Mobile OP7Pro unlocked:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-unlock-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327

So there is the possibility of rooting without sim unlocking on tmobile if it's still possible. You have to find the q 3 beta use place the file in you sdcard directory update toggle the oem unlock. Find the a copy of the current firmware "update" them follow one of the many tutorial for unlocking your bootloader. I was able to do this but it was 2 months ago the might have since patched this method
www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-7-pro-root-tutorial/amp
I also suggest you do some research before just asking questions. I took me two weeks to find that when I was looking.

How do i unlock my Sim Network on Galaxy A71 5G T-Mobile carrier?

Please guys, how do i unlock my local sim network here in Nigeria?
I bought a second hand used Samsung Galaxy A71 5g from a vendor here. My local network won't work on the phone, telling me it's locked. The phone runs on a Snapdragon chip.
I'm really desperate about unlocking the network, how to i go about this?

Can you please teel me the exact model number?
Ex: SM-A715F;SM-A715W;SM-A716U;SM-A716B;SM-A7160

Ok. SM-A716U

1)Download this.
2)Follow this guide to flash stock rom.
Hope this will work !

Download Odin3 patched version.

Topo's said:
1)Download this.
2)Follow this guide to flash stock rom.
Hope this will work !
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I'll try this thanks. Should i use home_csc?

mcxherm said:
I'll try this thanks. Should i use home_csc?
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no, wipe all data! so use the normal csc

Topo's said:
no, wipe all data! so use the normal csc
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Alright

tell me if it worked!

Topo's said:
tell me if it worked!
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I tried the installation, but didn't fix my problem. Nothing seem to change, i didn't even loose any data.
So i decided to retry, but this time i added the userdate file from the downloaded fireware, which made me loose all my data and didn't fix the problem.
Topo's said:
tell me if it worked!
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tell me if it worked!
I tried the installation, but didn't fix my problem. Nothing seem to change, i didn't even loose any data.
So i decided to retry, but this time i added the userdate file from the downloaded firmware, which made me loose all my data and didn't fix the problem.

You need to purchase unlock code

But my TMobile is not asking for unlock code

mcxherm said:
But my TMobile is not asking for unlock code
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Some phones don't ask for it. The unlocking company usually gives you a code to dial in dialer to submit the code.

Just wandering, is it possible for me to move from SM-A716U to SM-A716U1 (Factory Unlocked)?

mcxherm said:
Just wandering, is it possible for me to move from SM-A716U to SM-A716U1 (Factory Unlocked)?
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It is possible but it still won't network unlock your phone.

ShaDisNX255 said:
It is possible but it still won't network unlock your phone.
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