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hello
i got this phone
and i put the my sim but is show no service
there is a way to unlock it to free sim ? ( the phone is rooted )
thanks
Ben
benhouli said:
hello
i got this phone
and i put the my sim but is show no service
there is a way to unlock it to free sim ? ( the phone is rooted )
thanks
Ben
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What sim did you put into your galaxy s3?
i also have the SCH-R530 from cricket, i was trying to use a GSM Sim with the phone but i get no mobile network message, the phone reads the sim because i can see my contacts and my provider even the APN info, i tried following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314 but i wasnt able to make it work with any of the settings listed under Phone Info App. im using a Mexico Telcel SIM card by the way.
edgar270787 said:
i also have the SCH-R530 from cricket, i was trying to use a GSM Sim with the phone but i get no mobile network message, the phone reads the sim because i can see my contacts and my provider even the APN info, i tried following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314 but i wasnt able to make it work with any of the settings listed under Phone Info App. im using a Mexico Telcel SIM card by the way.
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were you able to put the phone in global mode or choose a GSM network configuration for with in Phone INFO?
Any luck folks a friend bought anus cellular phone and they need it unlocked so if anyone can lead me in the direction of getting the phone unlocked thanks
Cricket
positiveg said:
Any luck folks a friend bought anus cellular phone and they need it unlocked so if anyone can lead me in the direction of getting the phone unlocked thanks
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OK I think it's hilarious that his friend bought "anus cellphone".
In all serious ness, I have a Cricket GS3 rooted with CM installed. Is there done setting I can modify to make it work when a T- Mobile SIM is entered?
Chris83Taylor said:
OK I think it's hilarious that his friend bought "anus cellphone".
In all serious ness, I have a Cricket GS3 rooted with CM installed. Is there done setting I can modify to make it work when a T- Mobile SIM is entered?
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I've had no luck with this i tried to put on the Verizon ROM but no luck it wouldn't even let me start the process
I wanted to put on the ATT rom but the owner of the phone took it back and was trying to return it to the US to have it exchanged (i'm from the Caribbean)
Purchased a used D850 that was supposedly unlocked. Is there any way to verify other than trying other SIMS (which I don't have)? Picked up a code from an eBay seller and when I enter 2945#*850# each of the 5 menu items returns "Your phone is not yet personalized" with "Dismiss" as the only option.
joarce said:
Purchased a used D850 that was supposedly unlocked. Is there any way to verify other than trying other SIMS (which I don't have)? Picked up a code from an eBay seller and when I enter 2945#*850# each of the 5 menu items returns "Your phone is not yet personalized" with "Dismiss" as the only option.
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You need to put a non AT&T sim in it to find out.
hyelton said:
You need to put a non AT&T sim in it to find out.
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I put in a PagePlus (Verizon) SIM and phone booted normally (AICP Lollipop) and there is no service; there wasn't any message about SIM.
joarce said:
I put in a PagePlus (Verizon) SIM and phone booted normally (AICP Lollipop) and there is no service; there wasn't any message about SIM.
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Well there is your problem, You can't use the D850 on PagePlus/Verizon... Verizon is CDMA carrier not GSM. The only reason why Verizon uses sim cards is for LTE.
You'd only be able to use a VS985 or a LS985 on page plus.
hyelton said:
Well there is your problem, You can't use the D850 on PagePlus/Verizon... Verizon is CDMA carrier not GSM. The only reason why Verizon uses sim cards is for LTE.
You'd only be able to use a VS985 or a LS985 on page plus.
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I am aware of that.
I switched from PagePlus (Verizon) using the VS985 to Cricket (AT&T) using the D850 with the Cricket SIM. The person I bought the D850 from said it was SIM unlocked and I'm trying to verify that; I've purchased an unlock code for the D850, but when I dial the code I mentioned above each of the five options returns the "Your phone is not yet personalized" message with the only option being "Dismiss."
You then told me to insert a non-accepted SIM so I inserted the PagePlus (Verizon) SIM.
joarce said:
I am aware of that.
I switched from PagePlus (Verizon) using the VS985 to Cricket (AT&T) using the D850 with the Cricket SIM. The person I bought the D850 from said it was SIM unlocked and I'm trying to verify that; I've purchased an unlock code for the D850, but when I dial the code I mentioned above each of the five options returns the "Your phone is not yet personalized" message with the only option being "Dismiss."
You then told me to insert a non-accepted SIM so I inserted the PagePlus (Verizon) SIM.
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Ahh so you where just testing? Well using a Verizon system to test is not a good test. But wait your trying using a Cricket sim? A D850 does not have to he unlocked to work on Cricket, AT&T Go Phone, H20 and other AT&T mvnos. It just works.
If your trying to use a non AT&T/mvno sim then it would need to be unlocked like if you wanted to use T-Mobile.
Also if the phone is locked you CANT unlock it using a custom ROM, you have to flash it back to stock. But if your using it on Cricket the phone doesn't have to be unlocked.
hyelton said:
Ahh so you where just testing? Well using a Verizon system to test is not a good test. But wait your trying using a Cricket sim? A D850 does not have to he unlocked to work on Cricket, AT&T Go Phone, H20 and other AT&T mvnos. It just works.
If your trying to use a non AT&T/mvno sim then it would need to be unlocked like if you wanted to use T-Mobile.
Also if the phone is locked you CANT unlock it using a custom ROM, you have to flash it back to stock. But if your using it on Cricket the phone doesn't have to be unlocked.
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I want to unlock the D850 for international use, specifically using LTE Band 1. The "Your phone is not yet personalized" message only appears when I boot the stock ROM; I can't access the menu in any custom ROM.
joarce said:
I want to unlock the D850 for international use, specifically using LTE Band 1. The "Your phone is not yet personalized" message only appears when I boot the stock ROM; I can't access the menu in any custom ROM.
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So your using the back to stock guide and going 100% completely back to stock before trying by using the tot method right?
So are you trying to use the Verizon sim to unlock it? If so that might be a problem and you'd need something like a T-Mobile sim
hyelton said:
So your using the back to stock guide and going 100% completely back to stock before trying by using the tot method right?
So are you trying to use the Verizon sim to unlock it? If so that might be a problem and you'd need something like a T-Mobile sim
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Yep, it had Lollipop when I got it, so I tot'ed back to KK.
The seller of the unlock code's instructions indicate their code will work with the Cricket SIM or an "unapproved" SIM, so I restored stock KK and entered the 2945etc code and received the message that is the title of this thread.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked, as the person from whom I bought it said it was. I don't know this to be true, so I'm trying to verify before travel.
joarce said:
Yep, it had Lollipop when I got it, so I tot'ed back to KK.
The seller of the unlock code's instructions indicate their code will work with the Cricket SIM or an "unapproved" SIM, so I restored stock KK and entered the 2945etc code and received the message that is the title of this thread.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked, as the person from whom I bought it said it was. I don't know this to be true, so I'm trying to verify before travel.
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The only way to verify is use a T-Mobile sim or non USA sim.
hyelton said:
The only way to verify is use a T-Mobile sim or non USA sim.
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Ya I figured, it's just interesting that the seller of the SIM unlock said it would work with the Cricket SIM.
joarce said:
Ya I figured, it's just interesting that the seller of the SIM unlock said it would work with the Cricket SIM.
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You can get a T-Mo sim for free. Either go into a T-Mo store, or get one on their site.
I inserted a T-Mobile SIM and dialed 2945#*850# and after selecting each of the five options I recieved the "Your phone is not personalized" message.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked? The carrier logo at the top left of the screen said T-Mobile, and when I went into Settings/About Phone it said T-Mobile LTE.
joarce said:
I inserted a T-Mobile SIM and dialed 2945#*850# and after selecting each of the five options I recieved the "Your phone is not personalized" message.
Perhaps the phone is already unlocked? The carrier logo at the top left of the screen said T-Mobile, and when I went into Settings/About Phone it said T-Mobile LTE.
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Your phone is unlocked. If your phone was locked when you turn it on it will tell you. I'm not sure but that code I don't think has anything to do with unlocking lol. You never enter a code in the dailer. You always just enter your unlock code when you boot your phone.
Your phone is unlocked or you wouldn't be seeing the T-Mobile network.
I'm having a similar situation. I have the 851, and I'm receiving this same message. The phone was locked to T-Mobile, but I want to use it for Metro. Please help.
joarce said:
Purchased a used D850 that was supposedly unlocked. Is there any way to verify other than trying other SIMS (which I don't have)? Picked up a code from an eBay seller and when I enter 2945#*850# each of the 5 menu items returns "Your phone is not yet personalized" with "Dismiss" as the only option.
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Call the original carrier of the phone, they should be able to get the unlock code. If not them, call ur carrier.
shortay85 said:
I'm having a similar situation. I have the 851, and I'm receiving this same message. The phone was locked to T-Mobile, but I want to use it for Metro. Please help.
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You would have to contact T-Mobile
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hyelton said:
Also if the phone is locked you CANT unlock it using a custom ROM, you have to flash it back to stock. But if your using it on Cricket the phone doesn't have to be unlocked.
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I got unlocked code from AT&T but did not get the unlock screen when I boot the phone with other sim card. The unlock did not work when I get to the unlock screen by dialing a special code. After reverting the phone to a stock ROM, the unlock works as the instruction that come with the unlocked described. Thanks
This method is only known to be working on VZW M8's.
I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING WRONG HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE!
Before proceeding ahead Just check which bands your service provider uses and note it down somewhere.
(Since there are many people out there who have asked about jio or other indian carriers, for their convinience i am writing a short note : In india Reliance Jio is using band 3,5 and 40 and airtel is using band 3 and 40. all other carriers are also using these three frequencies only i.e. 3,5 and 40. I am no longer using my verizon m8 currently i have an indian galaxy S7, but when i was using my m8 i was able to connect to band 3 using airtel, i also tried using jio but it doesn't work at least for me.)
Steps To Unlock The LTE Bands :
First of all ensure you are on stock verizon rom.(Its Really Easy to Enter Diag Mode On Stock Verizon ROM)
if not use an RUU from this thread(use the latest one.):-HERE
Install HTC Sync Manager on your PC before proceeding ahead, by putting your phone into install mode.
Now once you have flashed the ruu or you are already on stock verizon rom and also installed htc sync manager, Follow these steps :-
1. Download DFS Tool
2. Skip this step if you are using a CDMA SIM.
Put your phone into cdma mode by going into Settings>Mobile Data>Network Mode>LTE Only Mode. Enable USB debugging as well.
3. Open Phone Dialler type on the Dial Pad ##3424# and press call button. Phone Should enterr into diag mode. If you are on marshmallow firmware phone will ask for MSL code, Here it is - 000000(6 times zero).
4. connect your phone to the computer and install DFS Tool You just downloaded on your computer.
5. Optional : Create an account on this website - https://www.cdmatool.com/
6. Open DFS tool and login or just skip the login if you do not have cdmatool.com account.
7. Now you will see your m8 listed as PORTXX(X - Refers to any number between 0-9) in DFS Tool. Double click on it.
8.On the DFS Logs window you should read something like device connected.
9.Now in main DFS Window click on Band Tab, then under the bands tab you will see two tabs, HSPA and LTE click on Latter one.
10.Click Read.
11. Select the LTE bands you need.
12. Click write.
13. Restart Your Phone Once.
14 Put It Back Into GSM Mode/CDMA mode depending on your network provider.
For Stock ROM Users Only/Custom ROMs Based on Verizon stock ROM/Still Not Getting LTE
1.Download This APP
2.Then Select GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto in the App
Still not getting LTE?
Reset phone through stock recovery(4.4.X reccomended.)
Test for at least a day and then report back by either participating in the poll above or replying below.
Is this permanent for the phone? Will it be the same after I flash any other custom roms?
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Is this permanent for the phone? Will it be the same after I flash any other custom roms?
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Flashing a rom shouldn't change it. It would only change if you flashed an RUU or flashed just the firmware for the phone.
SonyXperiaS said:
Is this permanent for the phone? Will it be the same after I flash any other custom roms?
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Yes it should remain as is no matter whatever ROM u flash.
As far as firmware flashing is concerned i will get back to you on that one.
Low signal
excuse my bad English , has not noticed that when browsing 4g significantly low signal
Hugo9106 said:
excuse my bad English , has not noticed that when browsing 4g significantly low signal
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You might not be having that good 4g reception in your area. That can be the most probable reason. Try using your SIM in some other 4G phone and tell if the same thing happens.
I tried this on my GSM-unlocked HTC One M8 (w official marshmallow installed), but I can't seem to get into the diag. mode. I was asked for MSL code after I type in ##3424#, but I don't have the MSL code.
Anyway to get MSL code or get by this one? Do I have to unlock the phone to do the steps as in OT? Mine is still locked and S-ON.
Your help will be very appreciated.
fengwei007 said:
I tried this on my GSM-unlocked HTC One M8 (w official marshmallow installed), but I can't seem to get into the diag. mode. I was asked for MSL code after I type in ##3424#, but I don't have the MSL code.
Anyway to get MSL code or get by this one? Do I have to unlock the phone to do the steps as in OT? Mine is still locked and S-ON.
Your help will be very appreciated.
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'##3424#' wont work on GSM M8.
You will have to enter diag mode by different means.
Try this code-
HTML:
adb shell
su
echo 1 > /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0/f_diag/on
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After you are done with unlocking bands use this code to disable diag-
HTML:
echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0/f_diag/on
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SonyXperiaS said:
Is this permanent for the phone? Will it be the same after I flash any other custom roms?
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I flashed MM radio on my verizon m8 and I am still getting LTE. So firmware flashimg will not relock the bands.
piyushkohli97 said:
'##3424#' wont work on GSM M8.
You will have to enter diag mode by different means.
Try this code-
After you are done with unlocking bands use this code to disable diag-
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Great! I'll give it a try tonight. Hope it'd work. I don't really need or want to root my phone, I just need to enable the LTE bands in my country (Singapore).
fengwei007 said:
Great! I'll give it a try tonight. Hope it'd work. I don't really need or want to root my phone, I just need to enable the LTE bands in my country (Singapore).
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Remember usb debugging should be turned on.
Forgot to mention it in the op
piyushkohli97 said:
Remember usb debugging should be turned on.
Forgot to mention it in the op
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I did enable usb debugging.
Tried your code, but adb gave me the following:
system/bin/sh: can't create /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0/f_diag/on: Permission denied
Does this mean I have to unlock and S-OFF my phone?
When I type in command su, it's not a valid command. I assume su means superuser? My phone isn't rooted, still S-ON.
fengwei007 said:
I did enable usb debugging.
Tried your code, but adb gave me the following:
system/bin/sh: can't create /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0/f_diag/on: Permission denied
Does this mean I have to unlock and S-OFF my phone?
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Deleted : Refer to next one plz.
fengwei007 said:
I did enable usb debugging.
Tried your code, but adb gave me the following:
system/bin/sh: can't create /sys/devices/virtual/android_usb/android0/f_diag/on: Permission denied
Does this mean I have to unlock and S-OFF my phone?
When I type in command su, it's not a valid command. I assume su means superuser? My phone isn't rooted, still S-ON.
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You will need root access without that it will not be possible to enter Diag mode in your case.
If you have non-verizon m8...why dont you just unlock bootloader via HTC Dev and root your phone. Also you can root your phone with kingroot without needing to either unlock bootloader or S-Off the phone iff you are on 5.x.x or lower as far as i know(Many people having verizon M8 used kingroot to achive s-off via sunshine while they were on 5.0.1).
piyushkohli97 said:
You will need root access without that it will not be possible to enter Diag mode in your case.
If you have non-verizon m8...why dont you just unlock bootloader via HTC Dev and root your phone. Also you can root your phone with kingroot without needing to either unlock bootloader or S-Off the phone iff you are on 5.x.x or lower as far as i know(Many people having verizon M8 used kingroot to achive s-off via sunshine while they were on 5.0.1).
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Mine is a Verizon GSM-unlocked M8, just upgraded to Android M (Verizon version of course) a couple of days ago. I guess I'll have to get the sunshine to unlock and s-off it then.
Thanks again for all the help
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Mine is a Verizon GSM-unlocked M8, just upgraded to Android M (Verizon version of course) a couple of days ago. I guess I'll have to get the sunshine to unlock and s-off it then.
Thanks again for all the help
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If you have verizon m8 then you can unlock bands without root.
You need to go to cdma mode from global mode amd then go to dial pad then ##3424# as it says above in guide........
There is no verizon gsm model but all verizon m8s have gsm built in so that they can support lte, as lte is a different technology from both cdma and gsm but based on gsm.
11. Select the LTE bands you need.
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Per Verizon, their M8 supports LTE Band 13 / 4 (700/1700 MHz).
Has anyone had success using this method to unlock bands 2/4/12 for LTE on AT&T/T-Mobile? I'd be especially interested if anyone is successful unlocking bands 3/7/20 for use in the UK and Europe. (I have a very tentative plan to visit the UK and it would be great if I could get 4G speeds while I'm there.)
dbrits said:
Per Verizon, their M8 supports LTE Band 13 / 4 (700/1700 MHz).
Has anyone had success using this method to unlock bands 2/4/12 for LTE on AT&T/T-Mobile? I'd be especially interested if anyone is successful unlocking bands 3/7/20 for use in the UK and Europe. (I have a very tentative plan to visit the UK and it would be great if I could get 4G speeds while I'm there.)
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I can confirm about 2,3,4,7,9,40.
One person has even written that he was succeful to unlock all bands.
Go ahead and give it a shot, 2,3,4,7,12,13,20 are the bands you are looking for....
piyushkohli97 said:
If you have verizon m8 then you can unlock bands without root.
You need to go to cdma mode from global mode amd then go to dial pad then ##3424# as it says above in guide........
Their is no verizon gsm model but all verizon m8s have gsm built in so that they can support lte, as lte is a different technology from both cdma and gsm but based on gsm.
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I tried the ##3424# on dial pad, but was asked to input MSL code I can get into diag mode with #*#*3424*#*# w/o being asked for MSL code, but it's quite different from the mode I've seen after typing in ##3423#
Okay, just found someone said that Verizon CDMA phones usually have 000000 as the MSL code. I tried it, and it worked Now I'd see if I can get the LTE bands (3,7,8) enabled ...
fengwei007 said:
I tried the ##3424# on dial pad, but was asked to input MSL code I can get into diag mode with #*#*3424*#*# w/o being asked for MSL code, but it's quite different from the mode I've seen after typing in ##3423#
Okay, just found someone said that Verizon CDMA phones usually have 000000 as the MSL code. I tried it, and it worked Now I'd see if I can get the LTE bands (3,7,8) enabled ...
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K i will mention in the OP about MSL code thing.....
and best of luck with band unlocking.......do share the results.
I'm a new and proud owner of 2 Ph-1s, both purchased from Sprint.
While I was browsing XDA i noticed that there are two specific variants of the phone one SPRINT and the other OPENUS.
I know that one of the difference between the two variants is that Sprint is able to lock and unlock the SPRINT variant at will.
(I got the phone unlocked by paying off the lease for it and buying it out. I checked the IMEI and it was all green and good. After a few days, the IMEI was flagged as not met financial responsibility)
Do we know if there are any other specific differences between the two variants, and if there are none, can the bootloader from OPENUS be flashed on the SPRINT variant to remove any connection to Sprint.
I was looking at: https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
There are Kernel and Wifi drivers. I see that there are separate ones for Sprint and telus and one for all other carriers.
Would flashing the latest build for OPENUS variant also flash the kernel and wifi drivers?
Sprint variant is two updates behind. Try flashing the latest nougat here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681/page8
Hardware is the same for all essential devices.
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I'm a new and proud owner of 2 Ph-1s, both purchased from Sprint.
While I was browsing XDA i noticed that there are two specific variants of the phone one SPRINT and the other OPENUS.
I know that one of the difference between the two variants is that Sprint is able to lock and unlock the SPRINT variant at will.
(I got the phone unlocked by paying off the lease for it and buying it out. I checked the IMEI and it was all green and good. After a few days, the IMEI was flagged as not met financial responsibility)
Do we know if there are any other specific differences between the two variants, and if there are none, can the bootloader from OPENUS be flashed on the SPRINT variant to remove any connection to Sprint.
I was looking at: https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
There are Kernel and Wifi drivers. I see that there are separate ones for Sprint and telus and one for all other carriers.
Would flashing the latest build for OPENUS variant also flash the kernel and wifi drivers?
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So you paid it off, Sprint unlocked it. Then relocked it after a few days?
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bricky23 said:
So you paid it off, Sprint unlocked it. Then relocked it after a few days?
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I am still using the phone with a T-Mobile sim in it. But the imei lock status, when checked says locked.
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I did a bit more digging around the Phone apps/system apps and found the following and would want to know if folks with the OPENUS variant (non Sprint) have the same things on their phone:
Settings>Apps>Configure apps>Opening links>Carrier Hub (Open deviceservices.sprint.com)
Settings>Apps>...>Show System
[no name] 112 KB version sprint_05.07.00.02
running
Code:
adb shell pm list packages -f -s
to show all system packages shows the following sprint associated packages:
package:/system/app/SprintHiddenMenu/SprintHiddenMenu.apk=com.ts.android.hiddenmenu
package:/system/priv-app/MobileInstaller/MobileInstaller.apk=com.sprint.ce.updater
package:/system/priv-app/SMF/SMF.apk=com.sprint.ms.smf.services
coolmaster121 said:
I did a bit more digging around the Phone apps/system apps and found the following and would want to know if folks with the OPENUS variant (non Sprint) have the same things on their phone:
Settings>Apps>Configure apps>Opening links>Carrier Hub (Open deviceservices.sprint.com)
Settings>Apps>...>Show System
[no name] 112 KB version sprint_05.07.00.02
running
Code:
adb shell pm list packages -f -s
to show all system packages shows the following sprint associated packages:
package:/system/app/SprintHiddenMenu/SprintHiddenMenu.apk=com.ts.android.hiddenmenu
package:/system/priv-app/MobileInstaller/MobileInstaller.apk=com.sprint.ce.updater
package:/system/priv-app/SMF/SMF.apk=com.sprint.ms.smf.services
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i have the exact same thing and im open US. the only thing i couldnt get to work (since im not rooted) is the packages part. same thing happened for me when i put my sprint sim and it only gave me 1 update but took it out, put a gsm sim and it downloaded the rest of the updates.
Jonathanlc2005 said:
i have the exact same thing and im open US. the only thing i couldnt get to work (since im not rooted) is the packages part. same thing happened for me when i put my sprint sim and it only gave me 1 update but took it out, put a gsm sim and it downloaded the rest of the updates.
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Thanks for checking friend, I appreciate it.
Regarding ADB, you dont need to be rooted to run this command, just make sure the phone has Deve settings enabled, and enable USB Debugging. Then connect your PC to the phone and use minimal adb and fastboot to run the command. You can do lots of other stuff to this way keeping your phone non-rooted and with locked bootloader.
When I look at the variant for my PH-1 (which came from Sprint, is UICC unlocked, and works great with my t-mobile SIM) it doesn't show Variant - Sprint or Variant - OPENUS. Instead, it just shows Variant - .
It doesn't list anything after Variant.
Does anyone know if there is a way to overwrite both of the A/B partitions? I think the sprint variant is reloading something from the install/backup partition that keeps the phone sim locked even if you flash the openus variant.
coolmaster121 said:
(I got the phone unlocked by paying off the lease for it and buying it out. I checked the IMEI and it was all green and good. After a few days, the IMEI was flagged as not met financial responsibility)
Do we know if there are any other specific differences between the two variants, and if there are none, can the bootloader from OPENUS be flashed on the SPRINT variant to remove any connection to Sprint.
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So, we did the same thing as you. I purchased 2. The black one was unlocked out of the box. The white one isn't (yet). Both are paid off as of yesterday, they gladly took my money, but then didn't want to issue the unlock for the white one. I may just install the NMJ32F build, and see what happens.
Where did you look to check the IMEI unlock status? Swappa? I would be on the phone ripping Sprint a new ass if they are flagging my paid for device as "not met financial responsibility". I would blow them up on twitter, facebook, etc, until the problem has been rectified.
*UPDATE* I flashed NMJ32F and it works fine. Still locked to Sprint which I figured it would be. Otherwise, it has the latest November security patch now and should get all the other updates.
Hi, I am in Ireland and got a PH-1 which was locked by Sprint but i contacted them and they told me they have unlocked it for me and i can use it in Ireland but i am actually not able to use it on any network here, it just says Invalid Sim every time i put the sim card in.
Can anyone help me please?
Sam.anas said:
Hi, I am in Ireland and got a PH-1 which was locked by Sprint but i contacted them and they told me they have unlocked it for me and i can use it in Ireland but i am actually not able to use it on any network here, it just says Invalid Sim every time i put the sim card in.
Can anyone help me please?
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Invalid sim means that your phone is still locked to Sprint.
If your phone is unlocked then the UICC unlock will show this message:
Sam.anas said:
Hi, I am in Ireland and got a PH-1 which was locked by Sprint but i contacted them and they told me they have unlocked it for me and i can use it in Ireland but i am actually not able to use it on any network here, it just says Invalid Sim every time i put the sim card in.
Can anyone help me please?
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If they have unlocked it, you still need to put a Sprint SIM in it and run the UICC unlock before you can put another SIM in it.
wolfhelm said:
If they have unlocked it, you still need to put a Sprint SIM in it and run the UICC unlock before you can put another SIM in it.
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So if i could get a Sprint sim card here, will i be able to do it myself?
Sam.anas said:
So if i could get a Sprint sim card here, will i be able to do it myself?
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The way I understand it, you need to put a Sprint Sim in that has service activated on so it can connect to their Network to be unlocked. How you can do that overseas I'm not sure... You could buy service and have it sent to you, then you can connect through roaming. Sounds extremely tedious and expensive to do though...
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kbonnel said:
When I look at the variant for my PH-1 (which came from Sprint, is UICC unlocked, and works great with my t-mobile SIM) it doesn't show Variant - Sprint or Variant - OPENUS. Instead, it just shows Variant - .
It doesn't list anything after Variant.
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Mine too. Does this confirm that it is a Sprint version?
dovid said:
Mine too. Does this confirm that it is a Sprint version?
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Not sure if it confirms it or not. I asked essential, but they said it wasn't a big deal / not a problem.
So on motorola.com they offer the Moto Z4 Unlocked and the Moto Z4 Verizon. Is it possible to unlock the bootloader on the unlocked version? I know Verizon locks down all phones. and is it possible to use the carrier unlocked version on Verizon? I know some of the old phones didn't have the correct band to work with Verizon's network but things change and Verizon is now offering bring your own device now.
I'm still rocking the Z force with the shatterproof screen is there any news if Motorola going to bring it back on any new phone?
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So on motorola.com they offer the Moto Z4 Unlocked and the Moto Z4 Verizon. Is it possible to unlock the bootloader on the unlocked version? I know Verizon locks down all phones. and is it possible to use the carrier unlocked version on Verizon? I know some of the old phones didn't have the correct band to work with Verizon's network but things change and Verizon is now offering bring your own device now.
I'm still rocking the Z force with the shatterproof screen is there any news if Motorola going to bring it back on any new phone?
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You can indeed unlock the BL on the unlocked model, and I do believe it is compatible with VZW, however, the Unlocked model won't work with the Verizon 5G Moto mod, even if its on Verizons network. I believe only the VZW model will work with the 5g mod...
bdizzle1686 said:
You can indeed unlock the BL on the unlocked model, and I do believe it is compatible with VZW, however, the Unlocked model won't work with the Verizon 5G Moto mod, even if its on Verizons network. I believe only the VZW model will work with the 5g mod...
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I'm in Los Angeles so its going to be some time before the 5G is up and running here. I'm more interested in the bootloader part of it and if it has band 13 working?
Moto z⁴ unlocked $499.99 connectivity Networks + bands
LTE:B1/B2/B3/B4/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B30/B38/B40/B41/B41HPUE/B66/B71
UMTS: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10
GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10
GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
looks like it is compatible on Verizon and AT&T B13 and B17 now i just need proof of bootloader unlocked :fingers-crossed:
Z4 unlocked version on Verizon here, works fine.
I mentioned this in another thread - I did successfully get a bootloader unlock code from the Moto site, but haven't actually done the unlock yet.
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Z4 unlocked version on Verizon here, works fine.
I mentioned this in another thread - I did successfully get a bootloader unlock code from the Moto site, but haven't actually done the unlock yet.
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Thank you its still a fairly new phone but you would think there should be more info on it. if you ever do unlock it can you post a video please.
I have ordered the phone from Motorola, looking very much forward to using this phone with a custom Rom like LineageOS so I am hoping the Rom support will soon pick up. Here is a good walkthrough I found for unlocking the bootloader.
https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-motorola-moto-z4/
DrakeJones said:
I have ordered the phone from Motorola, looking very much forward to using this phone with a custom Rom like LineageOS so I am hoping the Rom support will soon pick up. Here is a good walkthrough I found for unlocking the bootloader.
https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-motorola-moto-z4/
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very cool keep us posted when you unlock bootloader please :good:
Noob question. I'm still on my old Note 3 but looking at possibly upgrading to the z4. Don't you have to root the phone before you can unlock the bootloader?
shallmann said:
Noob question. I'm still on my old Note 3 but looking at possibly upgrading to the z4. Don't you have to root the phone before you can unlock the bootloader?
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No its the other way around its easier to root the phone after you unlock the bootloader. To root your Android phone (i.e. gain administrative access), you'll need to unlock your bootloader first.
Marco0070 said:
Moto z⁴ unlocked $499.99 connectivity Networks + bands
LTE:B1/B2/B3/B4/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B30/B38/B40/B41/B41HPUE/B66/B71
UMTS: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10
GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10
GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
looks like it is compatible on Verizon and AT&T B13 and B17 now i just need proof of bootloader unlocked :fingers-crossed:
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I just bought the moto z4 on Verizon. I was surprised to find that the allow bootloader access wasn't blocked or removed from the developer menu and it was already switched on.
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No its the other way around its easier to root the phone after you unlock the bootloader. To root your Android phone (i.e. gain administrative access), you'll need to unlock your bootloader first.
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Thanks for your reply. It was backwards with Samsung. In fact for a while I was rooted but couldn't unlock the bootloader.
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I just bought the moto z4 on Verizon. I was surprised to find that the allow bootloader access wasn't blocked or removed from the developer menu and it was already switched on.
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That doesn't really do anything especially on the verizon model. On the unlocked carrier version you need to switch that on then unlock the bootloader with a code that motorola gives you.
shallmann said:
Thanks for your reply. It was backwards with Samsung. In fact for a while I was rooted but couldn't unlock the bootloader.
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That is true with a lot of phones but that's a temporary root or a hacked root. Verizon doesn't like their phones to be rooted or bootloader unlocked so they send "security" updates to patch root access to phones that developers found hacks to gain root access to. But if the bootloader is unlocked they can't patch that so you can remove root update your phone then root it again very easily.
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You can indeed unlock the BL on the unlocked model, and I do believe it is compatible with VZW, however, the Unlocked model won't work with the Verizon 5G Moto mod, even if its on Verizons network. I believe only the VZW model will work with the 5g mod...
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actually called VZW about this a couple weeks back, tier 1 guy went "uhh, hold a sec, I'll get you to tier 2" tier 2 "good question, i need to ask network and provisioning" the eventual answer was yes they will work.
The only problem i can see, is from what i understand, moto mods are hit and miss with custom roms, so stock will be fine, custom depends.
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I just bought the moto z4 on Verizon. I was surprised to find that the allow bootloader access wasn't blocked or removed from the developer menu and it was already switched on.
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That's a negative here on my end. Verizon z4 and everything was good until I entered the code from fastboot into the field on the moto website; says "your device cannot be unlocked". love verizon.
I have a brand new Z4 XT1980-3 that I just unlocked (bootloader unlock). The only problem with this model is that WiFi calling and Video calling are not possible on Verizon. Apparently they don't support those features on the XT1980-3. Those features are only available on the Verizon version (XT1980-4). So now that I'm bootloader unlocked, can I just flash the XT1980-4 firmware on the phone? Is that even possible? And will it enable the advanced calling features? I already downloaded the May 2019 firmware from here: https://www.getdroidtips.com/motoro...e-and-firmware-collections-back-to-stock-rom/
Just want to make sure it's safe to flash, and if it will in fact enable WiFi and video calling on the Verizon network. Thanks!
Got it figured out. Enjoy:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z4/help/verizon-volte-wi-fi-calling-support-t3940664
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Got it figured out. Enjoy:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z4/help/verizon-volte-wi-fi-calling-support-t3940664
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Can't wait to see it working