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Hey guys,
I need to update to manually update my nexus S to 4.0.3 with the available update (128MB) file. My main concern is that i dont know which version i have (means whether it's I9020T or I9020A etc.) I bought the unlocked GSM version from Best Buy US on the very day of release during my visit last year and the box had T-mobile SIM in it as well. Currently I'm not in US and my Nexus is running stock 2.3.6 unrooted with baseband: I9020XXKF1 and build no: GRK39F. Now please can someone tell me, can i go on with the update through the process mentioned here:
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-update-your-gsm-nexus-s-ice-cream-sandwich
And will it give me that "recovery backlight" or "no service" or any like bug, experienced by many of the users????
The version should be on the back of the battery. Or on the box it came in (on a tag with bar codes if I remember correct).
Then just find the proper OTA for you here on xda and follow the procedure you posted.
Oh and I don't know about others but I never had a major problem. Just a couple of times the android OS kept the phone awake for a long time.
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flodb113 said:
The version should be on the back of the battery. Or on the box it came in (on a tag with bar codes if I remember correct).
Then just find the proper OTA for you here on xda and follow the procedure you posted.
Oh and I don't know about others but I never had a major problem. Just a couple of times the android OS kept the phone awake for a long time.
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No, i couldnt find it on battery nor box...
Well if it had a T-Mobile sim then chances are it is a I9020T.
KF1 radio is I9020T and I9023
nodstuff said:
Well if it had a T-Mobile sim then chances are it is a I9020T.
KF1 radio is I9020T and I9023
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Yeah there was a Tmobile sim in the box and I9023 is for the SLCD models, right? And i'm sure that i have an SAMOLED version. So should i go on with the update??? I am tired of waiting for the updates but i'm reluctant because of those recovery and no radio after the update bugs.
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No, i couldnt find it on battery nor box...
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The code is not on the battery. It is on the phone, UNDER the battery. I.e. remove the battery, and check the samsung sticker.
pcbroch said:
The code is not on the battery. It is on the phone, UNDER the battery. I.e. remove the battery, and check the samsung sticker.
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Thanks mat, got it. It's GT-I9020T, so i think it's safe to update it manually... Will try it tonight.
BTW there arent any issue or problems after manually updating it, right???
omg!!! but how can you buy a phone, and expensive too, and don't even know wich one you bought!!!! shame on you!!!
adnanbaig18 said:
Thanks mat, got it. It's GT-I9020T, so i think it's safe to update it manually... Will try it tonight.
BTW there arent any issue or problems after manually updating it, right???
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I updated Manually after I revived the OTA update but wouldn't install (my guess is due to Google throwing on the brakes) and have had no issue. If you Download the OTA zip from XDA you will have to re-root as the offical update will lock the phone again.
nodstuff said:
Well if it had a T-Mobile sim then chances are it is a I9020T.
KF1 radio is I9020T and I9023
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Interesting I came here on the same mission, to find out if it was safe to update mine.
I removed the battery and it borrowed my Dads glasses to read the label, it definitely says modelno: I9020A
I didn't actually buy mine, it was acquired by purchasing at work for a developer project, but its unlocked, didn't come with a SIM and I've used it with my t-mobile SIM back at home in the US, but I'm currently using it with great results, including USB tethering with a pre-pay O2[UK] SIM.
So which version/model does this make my phone?
I currently own a droidx on verizon but I'm tired of the monthly $110 so I am switching to t mobile $30 prepaid. I just ordered a unlocked lg g2x running android 2.2 from ebay. It appears to be an amazing phone. I have experience in rooting the droid x installing roms etc. but lg is newish to me.
I assume first I should root the phone then install a boot loader and do a backup.
But after I'm a little hazy about. Do I update it then root it again or is there a one click program that will update and install root from my current version?
I assume tethering works in the same manner. And I can't find anything new about throttle override for t mobile. Does one exist? I mean I typically use 6gb every month now.
Thanks for your help and guidance
Mike
Boot loader is already unlocked. No need to root. Simply install cwm via nvflash. Download the rom you want to use. And install it via cwm. All the info you need is in the dev section.
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Thanks, as soon as my phone comes I'll be ready. Hope it goes well
And this will update it to the current 2.3 right?
Dracoriddler said:
Thanks, as soon as my phone comes I'll be ready. Hope it goes well
And this will update it to the current 2.3 right?
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Yeah if you flash a 2.3 rom. If you want to update the base band you need to kdz flash v21e
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Thanks again! Btw what is the sim size so I can order it?
Also you know anything about the last stuff I mentioned?
Thanks for everything
Dracoriddler said:
Thanks again! Btw what is the sim size so I can order it?
Also you know anything about the last stuff I mentioned?
Thanks for everything
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Tethering works fine for me on stock or rooted. No known way to over ride throttle right now. The sim is the standard sized sim it's NOT a micro sim.
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I got my phone in this week, it actually shipped with:
version 2.3.3
baseband m6600a-scautnz-2.0.9720t 1[jul 15 2011 10:00:00] mp:trulge_08.09.02r_mdm
kernal 2.6.32.9
software lg-p999-v21e
build gri40
I plan on using the phone on he $30 dollar plan because I plan on travelling and swapping sim cards when I visit my friend in japan among other places. The phone is unlocked and works with a AT&T card I hope it works outside the country too.
This lg is alot different than my droidx and an lg optimus I worked on. between what you told me and what the Guide told me, think I understand. I havent put anything on the phone yet, been waiting for my sim card
Question though, is there a reason to update the baseband? and when/if I do will it interfer with forgien sims?
LG G2X is a "stock android" it doesn't have a overlay or different UI on it... but does have a butt load of LG (poopy) coding, which is why root and a different rom is so good.
there is no reason to change base-band, IMO, from the one you are on. I had the latest base-band (Mar '12) and it has a little pllus to it like the GPS was a tad bit faster, but it had more downfalls, you cant have any other custom rom on it besides the one Kwes is working on and that won't cut it for my personal flavor as it doesn't get the kind of battery life CM7 base roms will get FOR ME.
base-band should not make a difference when it comes to changing sim cards and traveling.
I noticed a lot of users discussing firmwares in plenty of threads. Seeing that you guys lacked a dedicated thread to have general conversation on firmwares and their usage, I have created one.
Feel free to post details regarding official firmwares, news, changelists, your review/experience etc
Note: This thread is not to be confused with the Off-topic thread.
Thats What We Really Need
Is it still the case that the German release gets the official firmware updates before the UK model, was looking at the 32Gb model on the German Amazon site?
Super Chimp said:
Is it still the case that the German release gets the official firmware updates before the UK model, was looking at the 32Gb model on the German Amazon site?
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seems to be the case
many of us have flashed to DBT firmware, changed the CSC to DBT and are running as if we have german S4 i9505's
Sorry guys all new to this, previously iPhone user (dont hate).
My firmware ver. is I9055XXUBMG7 with EE. How can I root? Where's a nice guide I can find?
ChainFire (CF) is the fav
Hi. I got the mg5 ota today. Have updated the phone.. as usual it just says stability improvement.. has anybody seen any improvements?
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tidusjar said:
Sorry guys all new to this, previously iPhone user (dont hate).
My firmware ver. is I9055XXUBMG7 with EE. How can I root? Where's a nice guide I can find?
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Use CF Auto Root to root your phone, read the instructions carefully!
Updated to latest MG5 update.
Changes I felt so far:
- Phone feels faster.
- More free RAM (Screenshot attached, after normal usage and no clearing of memory).
- Camera opens faster.
- Weather widget still get cleared but it comes back instantly.
Been running EE EVR MG7 for about a week and I've noticed that when it goes into sleep - WIFI disconnects.
This means it uses up my 4G data when the screen is not on. It does reconnect when the screen comes on though.
Anyone else experienced the same? A friend of mine moved up to DBT MGA and said he got the same thing (for some reason one of the programs killed 1Gb of data in one night lol!)
Was thinking of moving to BTU MGA if its any different? thanks in advance.
zoomee said:
Been running EE EVR MG7 for about a week and I've noticed that when it goes into sleep - WIFI disconnects.
This means it uses up my 4G data when the screen is not on. It does reconnect when the screen comes on though.
Anyone else experienced the same? A friend of mine moved up to DBT MGA and said he got the same thing (for some reason one of the programs killed 1Gb of data in one night lol!)
Was thinking of moving to BTU MGA if its any different? thanks in advance.
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Do not own this phone, so the answer may vary.
But afaik, Android defaults to cellular connection in sleep. There is an option in your wifi settings which allows you to select "wifi-connected" during sleep.
Search around in wifi and network related settings.
Switch it to "never"
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Do not own this phone, so the answer may vary.
But afaik, Android defaults to cellular connection in sleep. There is an option in your wifi settings which allows you to select "wifi-connected" during sleep.
Search around in wifi and network related settings.
Switch it to "never"
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Found it - thanks bud - sneeky gits at EE must have turned it off as default
zoomee said:
Found it - thanks bud - sneeky gits at EE must have turned it off as default
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It's been there since froyo days.
cirian75 said:
seems to be the case
many of us have flashed to DBT firmware, changed the CSC to DBT and are running as if we have german S4 i9505's
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Thanks. When I had the original Note that seemed to get firmware updates before the UK model so I am not surprised to hear this is still the case.
Im in uk on 3 network. . Got my ota mga update last night at work.. im all you can eat data so did the update straight away.
Went through all my apps and moved everything movable to sd card.. yet in storage it still says I have 5 gig of apps in device mem..
Dont understand..
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la8rat said:
Im in uk on 3 network. . Got my ota mga update last night at work.. im all you can eat data so did the update straight away.
Went through all my apps and moved everything movable to sd card.. yet in storage it still says I have 5 gig of apps in device mem..
Dont understand..
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Hi,
You can move the apps,but you CANNOT move the data.
The only way is to use FOLDERMOUNT
I'm looking to install the google edition Firmware GT-I9505G.. And I have a couple of questions for those who use it ..?
Is it good...? Does it work flawlessly?
How do updates work on it? Can I get OTA updates?
Can you give me name or a link to the download?
Thanks in advance
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I'm looking to install the google edition Firmware GT-I9505G.. And I have a couple of questions for those who use it ..?
Is it good...? Does it work flawlessly?
How do updates work on it? Can I get OTA updates?
Can you give me name or a link to the download?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-I9505
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The best way to find out is probably to read the thread, or at least the first post and the last load of recent pages. From what I have read/seen it seems to be very good and certainly usable for daily use. I don't think you should accept (or even receive) any OTA updates. As its essentially a custom ROM its probably safer to let the developer create a new update to flash. I have downloaded the 4.2.2 version but haven't installed it just yet, been hanging on for a new 4.3 version.
malybru said:
Hi,
You can move the apps,but you CANNOT move the data.
The only way is to use FOLDERMOUNT
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Doesn't that beg the question. . What's the point ?
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la8rat said:
Doesn't that beg the question. . What's the point ?
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Hi,
Absolutely!
You need to address that question to Samsung.
Apparently there is an update AT&T is forcing that is causing massive amounts of phones to crash with a "No Sim Card Found, Restarting..." error message. Then you get "Emergency Calls Only".
I was told this by the in store warranty department at AT&T today when there were several people in front and behind me with the exact same issues. I reflashed, rebooted, got a new SIM card...nothing! Still here now with a phone that wont make or receive calls waiting for a new one.
The only fix AT&T is aware of? Get a replacement!
What update? Post a screen shot of your "About device".
Good luck with the replacement device.
RenegadeX216 said:
Apparently there is an update AT&T is forcing that is causing massive amounts of phones to crash with a "No Sim Card Found, Restarting..." error message. Then you get "Emergency Calls Only".
I was told this by the in store warranty department at AT&T today when there were several people in front and behind me with the exact same issues. I reflashed, rebooted, got a new SIM card...nothing! Still here now with a phone that wont make or receive calls waiting for a new one.
The only fix AT&T is aware of? Get a replacement!
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The latest update is NC1 but I'm ok. There is a security update automated but I have not accept to because I want to root and flash other roms.
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Maybe this?
http://www.androidpit.com/galaxy-s4-software-update-improvements-to-the-battery
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upndwn4par said:
What update? Post a screen shot of your "About device".
Good luck with the replacement device.
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Here is the SS it's an attachment ....but I'm happy as hell they sent me a new phone with 4.3 MK2 on it! hahaha no more stupid NB1 KK to mess up my rooting. Muuuuhahaha!
Droidimlookingfor said:
Maybe this?
http://www.androidpit.com/galaxy-s4-software-update-improvements-to-the-battery
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That is for the international S4 9505. iB4 has built a ROM on that update for the i337/m.
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My S4 automatically updated itself and removed my root access. I'm on NC1 and so far, its not that bad. Battery life did improve, but I don't like how the battery bar is white instead of green. At one time, my phone did the Emergency Call Only. But after I reset the phone, everything went back to normal.
I miss having a rooted phone lol.
My phone does the "no sim card found, restart" a few times a week...but its usually gone after the restart, occasionally ot takes a couple restarts...I am currently on nc1, however I have been experiencing this issue before I was even on kitkat
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mg2195 said:
My phone does the "no sim card found, restart" a few times a week...but its usually gone after the restart, occasionally ot takes a couple restarts...I am currently on nc1, however I have been experiencing this issue before I was even on kitkat
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If you have not rooted take it to the store.
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mg2195 said:
My phone does the "no sim card found, restart" a few times a week...but its usually gone after the restart, occasionally ot takes a couple restarts...I am currently on nc1, however I have been experiencing this issue before I was even on kitkat
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This is a hardware issue I have gone though this with Samsung and AT&T. I now have a phone that works. Nock on some wood here.
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Will I be able to Re-Root?
I've delayed the update. If I am currently rooted, will I be able to re-root after this update?
Currently, I have:
Samsung S4 SGH-I337 (AT&T)
Android Version: 4.3
(more version details in attached screenshot)
lesgainous said:
I've delayed the update. If I am currently rooted, will I be able to re-root after this update?
Currently, I have:
Samsung S4 SGH-I337 (AT&T)
Android Version: 4.3
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You'd have to downgrade. It's easier to flash the 4.4 keeproot OTAs, the nb1 and then nc1, or even just a 4.4.2 custom ROM.
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DeadlySin9 said:
You'd have to downgrade. It's easier to flash the 4.4 keeproot OTAs, the nb1 and then nc1, or even just a 4.4.2 custom ROM.
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I could only delay the so many time that it finally upgraded this afternoon. I lost my root.
The only reason that I root is simply to be able to tether. I'm not interested in custom ROMs, etc. So, in my situation, is there a more direct (simpler) method to get me back to tethering on 4.4.2?
Thanks in advance!
lesgainous said:
I could only delay the so many time that it finally upgraded this afternoon. I lost my root.
The only reason that I root is simply to be able to tether. I'm not interested in custom ROMs, etc. So, in my situation, is there a more direct (simpler) method to get me back to tethering on 4.4.2?
Thanks in advance!
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You still need to do the downgrade, but you can flash a the stock ROM with root and tether once you do. No way around the downgrade to root yet.
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DeadlySin9 said:
You still need to do the downgrade, but you can flash a the stock ROM with root and tether once you do. No way around the downgrade to root yet.
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Thanks. Can you point me to where I would find some detailed instructions?
I finally traded in my unlimited data plan for the 10gb family plan because it's cheaper and they allow tethering with it.
lesgainous said:
Thanks. Can you point me to where I would find some detailed instructions?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
shamelin73 said:
This is a hardware issue I have gone though this with Samsung and AT&T. I now have a phone that works. Nock on some wood here.
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Im aware its a hardware issue, I was just stating my experience as the op claimed it was a new update that caused it, although that is perfectly understandable as he states the service rep stated this was the issue...but how often do those service reps reall know what they are talking about lol.
As far as taking it to a store...I have spilled water on the table my phone was on...and now my water indicators are pink, so I havent taken it in cause I figured they would deny me due to water damage even tho the problem existed long before that happened
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i had this update 2 days ago for me~ it forced updated/ restarted my phone and TRIED to update but FAILED
i 100% thought my phone was gona brick or boot loop and what not but it restarted fine !
I am getting the update as well now. I have delayed it but I need root and have unlocked the phone. 4.3 mk2. But I use mdl modem to access service mode.
Can I just freeze the files to prevent the update from happening?
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Best Buy sells an unlocked version of the G920T - http://goo.gl/bk4ukE
It's not T-Mobile. It's unlocked and has no carrier bloat - just the usual Samsung stuff. It shows "4G" for LTE. (Edit: Correction - after the OTA referenced below, it shows H+ and LTE)
It came with 5.1.1 out of the box, build ending in COG3.
It had a 272mb software update immediately available that took it up to the build ending in COK1 and added the Android Security Patch Level line showing 2015-11-01.
Just curious how this model fits into the other unlocked models (f, i, etc.). Did Samsung simply take the T-Mobile model and sell a variant unlocked with no T-Mobile influence?
Sorry to bump this but I'm seeing a few more of these in the wild now and trying to figure it out. It's gotta have the same internals as the T-Mobile variant since the model number is the same, I'm assuming anyway? The full model is SM-G920TZKAX, but the packaging and phone just shorten it to T. The T-Mobile model is SM-G920TZDATMB. I guess knowing what the letters after G920T mean would be helpful.
From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
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From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
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What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).
I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
jntdroid said:
What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).
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grneyez said:
I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
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It's been so long on a Samsung device... no idea what smart switch is. Need to do some reading to get caught up. Thx
Smart Switch replaced Samsung Kies, which replaced Odin. Welcome
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I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.
rzracer2 said:
I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.
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How can you tell what bands it has?
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How can you tell what bands it has?
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I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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rzracer2 said:
I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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you can also see the specs for the phone on Samsung's website. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-G920TZKAXAR
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900),B3(1800),B4 (AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B12(700),B17(700),B20(800)
Firmware?
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA
Does this work with Samsung Pay?
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?
diznanl said:
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?
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Samsung pay is working on mine
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i bought this phone too and im att network. do i use tmobile or att for mods?
Yes
rzracer2 said:
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA
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Yes. You can load T-Mobile firmware onto it. You just get all the TMobile extra stuff. Thats the same "unlocked" model sold by Rent A Center.
Marshmallow now available
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl
diznanl said:
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl
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Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
knightboy09 said:
Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
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I'm also curious about this.
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Bump?
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grobillard said:
Bump?
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Currently this variant is awaiting official upgrade, most nougat roms are not going to work fully as call audio is broken, you may need to wait till official update is released to have all functions.