My local repair shop cellphonerepairshop dot com does not change the ROM which I need done to use my tmobile sim in a Verizon phone. What are the best sites to send your phone out to for all this work to get done professionally?
I'm stationed in Clarksville, TN if there's anything nearby.
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I have a Verizon Wireless LG G2 with a Tmobile SIM for unlimited data, but data only works on 3g and Verizons software doesn't allow tethering without a Verizon SIM. With all this aftermarket software for these phones how come I can't find anyone that installs it and ensures it works properly?
That's probably because it isn't official firmware, and installing custom firmware is a hobby, it's up to the end user to know what they're doing and to take it upon themselves to dabble with it. Some custom firmware can be unstable, if mobile repair centers were to start installing firmwares on devices with unknown levels of stability they're basically opening themselves up for complaints when something goes wrong with the device, through no actual fault of their own.
What I'm saying here is if you want to install custom firmware on your device you're going to have to do it yourself. There's a dedicated section for your device on XDA here:
Verizon LG G2
All information, discussion, and development to do with your device can be found there. If there's one piece of advice I can give you here it is to read, read, read, read, and read some more before even contemplating altering your phone. You absolutely must have a firm grasp on what you're doing when modifying your phone, one wrong step can brick (destroy) it. So, head to the Verizon G2 section and start reading, and start your journey to becoming a modder.
Good luck!
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I'm not even sure where to start. Any thread I've looked at for the LG Spectrum, the very few that still exist, have outdated links and links that lead to phishing sites. My issue is that I'm trying to recovery my LG Spectrum back to stock to start with. I used to mess around with this phone a lot back when I first got it but I can't remember what I even did to it. I tried to run a factory reset and once it rebooted, it was stuck in a bootloop.
I've been trying to find the links from this thread at androidcentral. I'm pretty sure this guide is exactly what I'm looking for but the files listed lead to phishing sites:
@androidcentral /cwm-root-gb-only-clockworkmod-recovery-for-the-lg-spectrum-4g.593778
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. We can't comment on anything to do with Android Central as we are in no way affiliated with that site, any grievances you have with content or links on their site need to be taken up with them. Unfortunately things are not going to be easy for you in this situation, even when the device was brand new it wasn't very popular so there isn't really a great deal of information available for it. I can't find anything here on XDA that would really be of any use to you, so I don't think we're going to be much help. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Good luck!
Hello, i have a SM-N900P note 3 originally on sprint, now flashed to Boost Mobile. I bought it brand new. It has android version 4.4.2 and im wanting to update to Lollipop on either a official version, or unofficial....whichever more stable. I paid a person to flash it to boost and he did so remotely, ive attempted to contact him for information on his process but have not been responded to. It is rooted and has TWRP and a full nandroid back up.
Please help me, im scared to try flashing a rom then ruining the ''boost flash''.
I can attatch pictures from my About Device if safe and helpful.
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Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Paying someone to alter your device has left you in a position where you have a modified phone but no knowledge on how it got to that state or how to proceed. I firmly believe that if you can't take the time to learn how to do these things for yourself then you shouldn't be doing them at all. Having a modified phone, and working with a modified phone, requires a certain level of knowledge, it requires research, it requires work. Now you can see that taking the easy way initially hasn't really benefited you in the long run. Anyway, you have a lot of learning to do, Samsung phones can be especially difficult to modify due to the way that they're locked down. You're going to need to head over to the Sprint Note 3 section and start doing as much reading as you can. I can't really point to one specific thread because there's so much information that you need to take in. If you get stuck though there's a q&a section that you can ask for help in. Here's a link to the Sprint Note 3 device forum:
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3
timmaaa said:
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Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Paying someone to alter your device has left you in a position where you have a modified phone but no knowledge on how it got to that state or how to proceed. I firmly believe that if you can't take the time to learn how to do these things for yourself then you shouldn't be doing them at all. Having a modified phone, and working with a modified phone, requires a certain level of knowledge, it requires research, it requires work. Now you can see that taking the easy way initially hasn't really benefited you in the long run. Anyway, you have a lot of learning to do, Samsung phones can be especially difficult to modify due to the way that they're locked down. You're going to need to head over to the Sprint Note 3 section and start doing as much reading as you can. I can't really point to one specific thread because there's so much information that you need to take in. If you get stuck though there's a q&a section that you can ask for help in. Here's a link to the Sprint Note 3 device forum:
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3
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Lol look man, I am very familiar with flashing stock Roms and custom roms. As well as most other device modifications. I reached out for advice in hopes of hearing someone's output that may have already done this type of procedure.with that being said,if I can afford to pay someone to do what I may simply not have TIME to do,then that's my prerogative. These forums are to help people, not to write a reply that is in no way helpful. Maybe you should be the one that needs to do more reading. ☺??
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I have a Galaxy Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile and pay only $35 a month, I'd say I was very benefited. Lmfao ???? You mad bro? ???
Elomeli21 said:
Hello, i have a SM-N900P note 3 originally on sprint, now flashed to Boost Mobile. I bought it brand new. It has android version 4.4.2 and im wanting to update to Lollipop on either a official version, or unofficial....whichever more stable. I paid a person to flash it to boost and he did so remotely, ive attempted to contact him for information on his process but have not been responded to. It is rooted and has TWRP and a full nandroid back up.
Please help me, im scared to try flashing a rom then ruining the ''boost flash''.
I can attatch pictures from my About Device if safe and helpful.
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Elomeli21 said:
Lol look man, I am very familiar with flashing stock Roms and custom roms. As well as most other device modifications. I reached out for advice in hopes of hearing someone's output that may have already done this type of procedure.with that being said,if I can afford to pay someone to do what I may simply not have TIME to do,then that's my prerogative. These forums are to help people, not to write a reply that is in no way helpful. Maybe you should be the one that needs to do more reading. ☺??
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I have a Galaxy Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile and pay only $35 a month, I'd say I was very benefited. Lmfao ???? You mad bro? ???
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You came here for help and yet you LOL at the help....
Sounds like you take your device back to the carrier and stay stock but you also stated you are familiar with flashing, and yet you are "scared".
And sounds like you should be doing the reading, after all you came here to ask, vice searching and reading for yourself. Nevertheless
Good Luck and Thread Closed.
Elomeli21 said:
Lol look man, I am very familiar with flashing stock Roms and custom roms. As well as most other device modifications. I reached out for advice in hopes of hearing someone's output that may have already done this type of procedure.with that being said,if I can afford to pay someone to do what I may simply not have TIME to do,then that's my prerogative. These forums are to help people, not to write a reply that is in no way helpful. Maybe you should be the one that needs to do more reading. ☺??
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I have a Galaxy Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile and pay only $35 a month, I'd say I was very benefited. Lmfao ???? You mad bro? ???
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Hello,
timmaaa pointed you in the right direction, and as he suggested you will get more help posting your question in the device specific forum.
XDA Assist is not a "Support" forum it is to guide new users to areas they can find the help they need.
Please post your question in the link above or the Sprint Note 3 Q&A section to get the answer/help you are looking for.
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Thanks for understanding,
BD619
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Hi - I am new to this site and it's my first post. I am a newbie in RE: rooting Android devices. I have jailbroken iPhone's in the past but it seems that rooting is a bit more involved. Long story short, I have a lot of mobile electronics that require a rooted Android device now and I am at a loss as far as what to get and how to root. I have a few out of contract phones on the Verizon network but none are Android. I need a newer phone that has the Miracast (or cast screen) capabilities with preferably a removable battery, microSD card slot, and a microUSB connection. I went to the root section and not too many of the "newer" phones were listed. I did see the HTC 10 was listed with videos explaining all the steps and then read further in the thread to see that Verizon has somehow hidden the Bootloader (or something to that effect) and it can't be rooted at this time.
Long story short, does anyone know of a phone from Verizon that supports Miracast (or cast screen) and that can be rooted today? If not, I may have to look for an unlocked phone.
Again, I'm a newbie and unfortunately need a lot of guidance at this point but hopefully someday I will be able to assist others as I do on other forums for other things.
Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Preroll
Thank you for using XDA Assist
As your request does not aim a specific device, which would be preferable, our experts at the below forum should be able to help you. Please be welcome to post over in there.
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Nice regards and good luck.
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Preroll said:
Hi - I am new to this site and it's my first post. I am a newbie in RE: rooting Android devices. I have jailbroken iPhone's in the past but it seems that rooting is a bit more involved. Long story short, I have a lot of mobile electronics that require a rooted Android device now and I am at a loss as far as what to get and how to root. I have a few out of contract phones on the Verizon network but none are Android. I need a newer phone that has the Miracast (or cast screen) capabilities with preferably a removable battery, microSD card slot, and a microUSB connection. I went to the root section and not too many of the "newer" phones were listed. I did see the HTC 10 was listed with videos explaining all the steps and then read further in the thread to see that Verizon has somehow hidden the Bootloader (or something to that effect) and it can't be rooted at this time.
Long story short, does anyone know of a phone from Verizon that supports Miracast (or cast screen) and that can be rooted today? If not, I may have to look for an unlocked phone.
Again, I'm a newbie and unfortunately need a lot of guidance at this point but hopefully someday I will be able to assist others as I do on other forums for other things.
Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks. I could offer a specific device (LG V10 for example) but don't see any info regarding rooting that model (unless it's too new). Ok, I'll ask over in the other forum.
Thanks again.
Hello all!
New to the site and new to android (relatively speaking). For the last 7 years, I have been trapped with Apple and decided to pick up a 2nd line so I can get a rooted android phone. Should have done my research before hand and I will definitely know for next time but after hours of trying to root my S7, found out.... I need to unlock bootloader. Great! Start searching around and I am reading conflicting posts and forums. Some say you can others say you can't. I have seen a post here from about 5 months ago saying it is now possible, however, they provided no information on how to do it. Please excuse my noobness but this is my first attempt at rooting. This phone is a junk phone mainly used for me to screw around with as my real personal phone is still my apple. Can anyone provide help? Is it possible? If so, what steps or anyone have any guides I can go follow? Links and or information would be greatly appreciated!! Been trying all week with no luck.
Is it possible... kind of but its shouldn't be your daily, should you do it based on your noobness... no.
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Is it possible... kind of but its shouldn't be your daily, should you do it based on your noobness... no.
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Never said this was my daily please read again as this is a junk phone for me to destroy and screw around with. I am a developer so just because I am a noob doesn't mean I am technologically illiterate either This just is something I never looked into before since I have had an apple phone for my personal usage for the last 7 years and it was something I have never been interested in doing until recently. I actually bought this phone with the intention of rooting, however I didn't do my homework as I thought pretty much any android would be able to be rooted.
Thank you for your time to reply though but I did find the thread as it was in a different forum section and I will give that a try.
You my friend have can to the right place. Xda will be your main go to from this point on when it comes to your Android device related Intel needs.
Check this area of the site. It's directed to owners of the Verizon S7 Variant (G930V)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7
You will find the info you need there to do what your looking for. Be sure that when u are flashing and messing with files that you get firwares/files that are for your particular model and also check build numbers and stuff like that. Do your research before making any attempts at something your unsure of. Ask questions. Community Members will be glad to help.
Have fun and be careful
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You my friend have can to the right place. Xda will be your main go to from this point on when it comes to your Android device related Intel needs.
Check this area of the site. It's directed to owners of the Verizon S7 Variant (G930V)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7
You will find the info you need there to do what your looking for. Be sure that when u are flashing and messing with files that you get firwares/files that are for your particular model and also check build numbers and stuff like that. Do your research before making any attempts at something your unsure of. Ask questions. Community Members will be glad to help.
Have fun and be careful
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Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers man.
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Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers man.
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Anytime brotha. I'll see ya over there. I have a (G930V) also but I'm running the (G930U) software as I don't use Verizon as my Cellular Provider.
this is a repeat thread of how to root LG K3 lslg450avb, the other thread was totally ignored by the snub moderator who didnt even read the question.
one more time and keep out of this thread until it gets assisted dear mod
The LG K3 LSLG450AVB is not listed on xda forums device root list and there is no documentation other than the scummy root sites that make money from it are willing to claim any phone that you search is on their list
So can some one elaborate, how do you communicate with a boot loaded in an lg device? the k3 is a 30 dollar phone so it is probabbly a switched up version of an older chipset since companies are cheap and like to reuse parts
If it matters, boost mobile, and i think all k3s use micro sim right
If some one could help that'd be great, i dont get much electrucity where i live so an unlocked machine that also gets internet would kinda help a negro out here, thx and have a nice day
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this is a repeat thread of how to root LG K3 lslg450avb, the other thread was totally ignored by the snub moderator who didnt even read the question.
one more time and keep out of this thread until it gets assisted dear mod
The LG K3 LSLG450AVB is not listed on xda forums device root list and there is no documentation other than the scummy root sites that make money from it are willing to claim any phone that you search is on their list
So can some one elaborate, how do you communicate with a boot loaded in an lg device? the k3 is a 30 dollar phone so it is probabbly a switched up version of an older chipset since companies are cheap and like to reuse parts
If it matters, boost mobile, and i think all k3s use micro sim right
If some one could help that'd be great, i dont get much electrucity where i live so an unlocked machine that also gets internet would kinda help a negro out here, thx and have a nice day
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Greetings and welcome to assist. Unfortunately no one has managed to achieve root for your device yet that is why there is no documentation for it. Attempts to root your device are being discussed here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/to-root-lg-k3-t3423584
unless someone manages to achieve root there is little we can do
Regards
Sawdoctor