Good morning everyone. I have tried looking through both these forums as well as a google search and can't seem to find an answer.
So my phone is rooted/s off custom Rom etc. My phone originally was a vzw phone used with Verizon as my service provider. I've since switched carriers and am using my phone with cricket being my service provider. Everything works, and works ok. I've been running a venom Rom and truly do love the Rom. But with lollipop being out there, it is time to upgrade. my phone says I'm running 4.4.2. Everything I've read seems that I have to upgrade my firmware as well, which is based off of the build number if I'm correct in what I read. my question I guess is do I continue to use Verizon based roms etc or do I use any variant of it. I guess I'm just seeking some what of a direction to head in. I apologize in advance if it's a stupid question. I've attached a copy of my build number in case that helps. Thank you so much, not only for your time, but any help available. Have a great day everyone
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You need to flash Verizon fimware and use Verizon based roms.
Firmware - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
PS:- Please do not post questions in dev sections. We do have a separate sections for Q and A. Maybe PM the mods to move your thread.
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Hey guys and gals! My att one x is on the way. I trying to find out as much as i can, before it arrives, for development and custom rom usage on the new device.
I have been out of the forums since i sold my att note.
I know this is alot to ask for some, but...
Can someone please lead me in the right direction for rooting, recovery (cwm if possible), and rom.
My goal is to use a net 10 sim and unlimited plan with this device. This might/would require a carrier unlock code? I can get the code if i need it but id really just appreciate someone summing up these basic questions with basic links or knowledge of the processes. I feel my contributions to our xda forums warrant these inquiries.
Im sorry that i cannot take the time to read the entire att one x forum and subs. Im literally in constant overtime at work. If someone here has the knowledge and guidance, I would appreciate every bit of help.
Summary : Information needed for...
Root
Recovery
Rom
Misc. Information i need to know, including cross-platform rom compatibility (i. e. One X and att One X)
I want to thank you guys in advance because I know at the heart of XDA lies a caring and gifted community of talented people who feel good helping others.
I promise to run with the information and do as much research and reading as possible when time permits. I have done so with all of my devices and being a creature of habit, well...
Thanks again and please dont expect an immediate response of gratitude, personalized to individual replies, until this weekend when i can get back on here and start the one x root process.
Check out this thread, it's got links to pretty much everything you'll need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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What he said. Also i suggest twrp over CWM. It is touch based, plus it works with plenty of roms. You do want to make sure you are on a version where your phone can be rooted.
Good luck.
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Is this an AT&T phone, as I suspect from your post? If so, I hope you can still return it.
There is no root method for AT&T One XL phones on 3.18, and there may not be one for months if ever.
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Is this an AT&T phone, as I suspect from your post? If so, I hope you can still return it.
There is no root method for AT&T One XL phones on 3.18, and there may not be one for months if ever.
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This is very true. If the device is from AT&T and has the 3.18 Jellybean firmware, its can't be rooted. Although its possible there is some old stock at some stores with older firmwares. Anything but 3.18 can be rooted. I think someone posted on here just a couple weeks ago about getting a new phone from an AT&T store that had 1.73 (the version from when the phone was released!).
OP should check the firmware version in Settings, and go from there.
Hey guys, I'm currently running a ROM and I want to switch, I'm finding a lot I like on here, but they're just in the general S3 section. If I flash a rom, does it have to be in the Verizon section? How do I know what roms can work for my Verizon S3?
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Hey guys, I'm currently running a ROM and I want to switch, I'm finding a lot I like on here, but they're just in the general S3 section. If I flash a rom, does it have to be in the Verizon section? How do I know what roms can work for my Verizon S3?
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I'll be nice but others might not be. These forums are divided up for a reason so if you like your phone, stick to the ROMS for your specific device. If you have a S3 I535 for Verizon, then stick to the Verizon forums. Any ROM SHOULD flash to your phone as long as you stick to the instructions in the op. I mean this, read the OP thoroughly before you flash a new ROM and follow the instructions exactly as the dev says. And welcome to XDA> Also, Google is your best friend when in doubt or if you screw up. Just because this is Q&A, doesn't mean you will always get an answer.
Good luck and happy flashing.
These types of threads usually get little or no attention. Both of your questions are common sense questions since you're supposed to flash only carrier specific roms in the first place to avoid hardware bricks and you suppose to flash them yourself to see how the roms work on your phone plus to see if you like the rom. All the roms work but you can still encounter random problems.
I used to be really into all the rooting and flashing. Well the bug has hit again. I have the tmobile variant and have read a couple users stating international Roms can be flashed onto this model. So my question is if it is only certain Roms, or all international Roms? Currently running stock rooted just curious to know if there are other options before I flash everything in our section. Thanks for any and all help you guys can provide.
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I used to be really into all the rooting and flashing. Well the bug has hit again. I have the tmobile variant and have read a couple users stating international Roms can be flashed onto this model. So my question is if it is only certain Roms, or all international Roms? Currently running stock rooted just curious to know if there are other options before I flash everything in our section. Thanks for any and all help you guys can provide.
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I use River Rom 5.1 love it
All the steps to make it work on your phone are in the development thread
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I run battlehero's extreme debloated, what to flash is in his thread as well. Consisted of ROM, stock rooted T-Mobile kernel from jovy23, audio fix by... I hate to not give credit where due but I am not sure who actually came up with it first as it can be found in several threads.
Thank you gentlemen for the answers. I appreciate it
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Hi,
I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I will start here and see where it leads me. Not sure what type of processor the USA phones have.
I am currently using an SM-G930V Galaxy S7 phone originally bought from Verizon, but now used on MetroPCS. (USA)
Since MetroPCS uses T-Mobiles network, I wanted to flash my phone over to t-mobile, so I can get band 12, etc. and get better utilization / reception from the phone.
My concern is that I have never done this process before, and do not want to brick my phone.
I do have my current configuration backed up, using smart switch on my laptop.
Has anybody developed a guide, or instructions?
How difficult, or simply is the process?
How safe / risky is doing it?
Can I actually ruin my phone trying to do this?
Which software version do I use? the U version, or the T version?
Thanks in advance for any help / suggestions you may have to offer
Mark M
Yes a lot of people have made multiple tutorials for this, and they are all over this forum if you read some threads
If you don't like that answer, imagine how annoying it is for long term members here to have to keep typing out the exact same instructions every day to new members who don't read anything
heres a link for the U firmware QD2 update just download that and odin and use odin to update your phone. Its perfectly safe to use the U firmware on all US variants. Any questions don`t be scared to ask.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/g930uueu4bqd2-galaxy-s7-sm-g930u-t3617711
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heres a link for the U firmware QD2 update just download that and odin and use odin to update your phone. Its perfectly safe to use the U firmware on all US variants. Any questions don`t be scared to ask.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/g930uueu4bqd2-galaxy-s7-sm-g930u-t3617711
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Asking questions is fine if they are questions that are not easy to know / find the answers to, or you're having a problem
It's a joke when you come to XDA and make a new thread asking how to flash your phone, that info is literally all over this forum, it just shows laziness
Good evening everyone. I have rooted an s7 before and it was much easier to find the files and info for me, since im new to rooting. My phone died and im trying to use a s4 a friend gave me, and its Verizon, bloated, and locked. I am trying to root it and update it to a tmobile os since I use GhettroPCS. My phones info below, any help on files and information is greatly appreciated. Really need this phone and cant use it currently.
SCH-I545
Android 5.0.1
baseband I545VRSGPL1
build LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1
config J12.SAM.SCHI545.0
AceOfSpadezCC said:
......... s4 a friend gave me, and its Verizon, bloated, and locked......... SCH-I545.........
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Welcome to the xda-developers Forum!
First, the following area of the forum is specific to your device and the best place to start.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
Your device cannot have its Bootloader Unlocked and, since this is the case, you can't change the device from Verizon to T-Mobile.
The only option is to see if MetroPCS has a Bring Your Own Phone (aka BYOP) Program that accommodates a Verizon Device.
You can still Root and install a TouchWiz (aka TW) ROM (this is the Stock Firmware that's a bit Customized and Debloated), this can still be accomplished in various ways depending on what your trying to use for the TW Firmware.
The following isn't the only options but, a few of the more popular ones that others, in this same circumstance as you, chooses to go with.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132555
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3334535
If you have any further questions, just post it within the appropriate areas above.
This is the best guidance I can provide you with and I wish you the best of luck!
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