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I have a XT1034 that I put the wrong lollipop update on (I think it was for an XT1032), and that led to it having no sim card detected.
I finally got it back in a usable state by going back to 4.4.4 and flashing the radio files I found in this file. (Sorry still can't post links.)
"Fix Modem issues for XT-1034 Moto-G.zip"
Then it was still glitchy (screen issues), So I've applied the 5.02 Canada AWS firmware, and everything seems to work except that I only get H or H+ for a connection.
I've not gotten 3g. I'm on Straight Talk with an AT&T sim, and My daughter has the exact same setup, but with stock roms/etc.
She has no problem getting 3g.
My goal is having the USA Lollipop back on here, with the correct radio flashed.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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I have a XT1034 that I put the wrong lollipop update on (I think it was for an XT1032), and that led to it having no sim card detected.
I finally got it back in a usable state by going back to 4.4.4 and flashing the radio files I found in this file. (Sorry still can't post links.)
"Fix Modem issues for XT-1034 Moto-G.zip"
Then it was still glitchy (screen issues), So I've applied the 5.02 Canada AWS firmware, and everything seems to work except that I only get H or H+ for a connection.
I've not gotten 3g. I'm on Straight Talk with an AT&T sim, and My daughter has the exact same setup, but with stock roms/etc.
She has no problem getting 3g.
My goal is having the USA Lollipop back on here, with the correct radio flashed.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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H/H+ is 3G, it's just that in America they only use the 3G icon.
If you want to restore back to USA firmware, flash this via fastboot https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6RNTe4ygItBQUN1SXJxYWtuY2M/view Instructions are here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47820707#post47820707 When flashing the system sparcechunks keep note on the file name, it's named differently, so if you copy the command from the instructions it won't work because it's named differently on the zip.
After restoring to stock kitkat, update all the stuff on the playstore and then check for update, then you'll get the notification for lollipop. If you don't here is the OTA zip for lollipop, here is the Lollipop OTA for USA XT1034. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1zN8A3HtCVkdFF2b2dVU0hXUDQ/view?usp=sharing Copy it to your internal memory. Boot into stock recovery and follow the kitkat instructions to get the menu https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97329/p/30,6720,9050 Select update from sdcard and select the ota zip and it will update to lollipop.
edit: I just noticed that the stock lollipop firmware for american xt1034 is available http://www.filefactory.com/file/149mdexndh9n/XT1034_FALCON-RETUAWS_5.0.2_LXB22.99-36_19_cid9_CFC_1FF.xml.zip You can skip installing kitkat and just flash the images via fastboot with the instructions I mentioned above.
edit: I just noticed that the stock lollipop firmware for american xt1034 is available You can skip installing kitkat and just flash the images via fastboot with the instructions I mentioned above.
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Well I tried this first and it acted correctly, but never went past the unlocked bootloader screen. (I left it there for 15 mins or so.) So I did the downgrade to 4.4.4 again and was able to get into the os, and then copy the ota over and apply it using stock recovery.
Thank you very very much.
I've missed my Moto g.
Later,
dabone
dabone said:
Well I tried this first and it acted correctly, but never went past the unlocked bootloader screen. (I left it there for 15 mins or so.) So I did the downgrade to 4.4.4 again and was able to get into the os, and then copy the ota over and apply it using stock recovery.
Thank you very very much.
I've missed my Moto g.
Later,
dabone
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I'm glad it worked! I think I know why your first attempt didn't work. There are 4 sparsechunk files in the zip and the link with the instructions only has commands for the first 3. You have have to copy the sparsechunk command again and change the number from 3 to 4 or .2 to .3 depending on how it's labelled in the zip.
This also applies to Lg G Flex 2,so I literally copy and paste it here
This was not written anywhere specifically on the LG G4 forums that I could find. But every flash-addict needs to be warned. It is something you want to know before you continue tinkering.
Several users (myself included) have made the unfortunate mistake of attempting to downgrade their bootstack (for various reasons) to a former version.
DO NOT DO THIS (at least for the USA T-Mobile H811 version, and possibly other USA versions, per @autoprime)! It will result in a hard brick! Specifically, this results in the "Qualcomm QDLoader HS-USB port ( 9008 )" error. Connecting your phone to a PC will pop up with this active connection, but nothing else. There is no download mode. There is no publicly available fix as of yet.
There are reports of this happening both through KDZ restore as well as flashing bootstack .zips.
Yes, an official KDZ image can BRICK your USA phone, if you try to rollback.
This is in stark contrast to other manufacturers (i.e. Samsung), where the attempt to flash an older bootloader/modem/radio will simply fail, but your phone is not bricked.
I have conferred with @autoprime, who confirmed that with each OTA firmware release (on T-Mobile it was 10H, and now 10N), the version # increments. Flashing a lower version # will result in brick.
I have searched far and wide for a DIY fix. Without the proper firmwares in the right format, as well as the right flashing software, your phone is done and must be sent in for LG repair.
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I have checked the most recent international builds and all are still on "v0". Tho that could always change in the future... but as of today... "v0"
The original out of box Tmo h811 version was "v0"... after the first forced OTA it became "v1"... as of 10N it is now "v2".
I do not have access to the latest AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular or Verizon bootstacks (seems there are no new KDZ's for them and no one has dumped the files) so I cannot confirm if AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular or Verizon's latest OTAs also move it up to "v2" or if still on "v1".
Actually.. I'm not even sure if Sprint, US Cellular or Verizon got a 2nd OTA yet.. but I know AT&T has "10i". If any 10i users who are rooted could dump the bootstack for me and send it over I can confirm.
Latest I know of for Sprint is ZV5.. thats "v1". US Cellular.. not sure.. but 10C was "v1". Verizon... again.. not sure what latest is.. but 11A is "v1".
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/psa-warning-try-to-downgrade-g4-t3197675
Hi All, I want to continue using my AT&T prepaid plan but I recently bought a locked T-Mobile Galaxy S7 SM-G930T (I'm going to try to unlock it - if that doesn't work this is all moot). I would like to flash AT&T firmware so I can use the AT&T LTE bands. Can I follow the instructions in the link below once I've unlocked a T-Mobile SM-G930T and turn it into a SM-G930A?
http://www.droidviews.com/nougat-firmware-on-att-galaxy-s7s7-edge-sm-g930a-g935a/
I've read the link below... but it seems to be only if you want to continue using T-Mobile service which I don't.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...w-to-flash-att-nougat-to-t-mobile-s7-t3553610
Changing firmware doesn't have anything to do with what bands the hardware supports. Unlock it and throw the ATT SIM in. Only difference is carrier supported features and software (wifi calling, etc). Flashing ATT modem might improve coverage but all S7 support the same bands.
Thanks buddy for the reply. I'm used to using a custom ROM on my Android phones so this is new. Mostly CyanogenMod.
That's good to know I don't need to flash in order to get the bands but I understand I need to if I want OTA updates from at&t. It seems relatively simple that you just flash the AT&T ROM over the T-Mobile with Odin and then use some update file. It doesn't even effect Samsung pay and Knox which is great.
Stupid question: is the AT&T modem included with the AT&T rom? Also, with regards to the 2nd link in the OP what is the update file that you put on the sdcard to use in recovery - is that an OTA update because your ROM is different from your carrier?
madadhd said:
Thanks buddy for the reply. I'm used to using a custom ROM on my Android phones so this is new. Mostly CyanogenMod.
That's good to know I don't need to flash in order to get the bands but I understand I need to if I want OTA updates from at&t. It seems relatively simple that you just flash the AT&T ROM over the T-Mobile with Odin and then use some update file. It doesn't even effect Samsung pay and Knox which is great.
Stupid question: is the AT&T modem included with the AT&T rom? Also, with regards to the 2nd link in the OP what is the update file that you put on the sdcard to use in recovery - is that an OTA update because your ROM is different from your carrier?
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The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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i have METROPCS Phone SM-G930T1 Nougat, already unlocked since i live in mexico...is there a international rom to flash?? i wanna convert my s7 to a non carrier rom IN ADVANCE THANKS 4 YOUR HELP!
muniz_ri said:
The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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I don't get why you would do this other than to have ATT bloat over TMO bloat (IMHO TMO has less bloat than ATT). There's no technical advantage. Am I missing something?
A0425A said:
I don't get why you would do this other than to have ATT bloat over TMO bloat (IMHO TMO has less bloat than ATT). There's no technical advantage. Am I missing something?
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The amount of bloatware is irrelevant since you can freeze all bloatware on either build. I experienced many issues on the TMo version including issues with Android Auto, Google Assistant, and Tasker. I thought these apps were buggy but all of those issues were resolved on the AT&T version. The AT&T version seems to be a better, bug-free build.
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The amount of bloatware is irrelevant since you can freeze all bloatware on either build. I experienced many issues on the TMo version including issues with Android Auto, Google Assistant, and Tasker. I thought these apps were buggy but all of those issues were resolved on the AT&T version. The AT&T version seems to be a better, bug-free build.
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Read that in a different thread you posted to after I responded. I think it's very YMMV though. But if you saw improvement then ??
Hi, did anyone ever complete this flash from SM-G930T to SM-G930A? I'd like to do this solely to try and get the wifi calling feature since my workplace has poor cell service but great wifi. I bought the T-Mobile phone, unlocked it, put the ATT sim in and everything but wifi calling works fine. I appreciate the reply!
This is much later in the year (11-8-2021) and ATT has posted the list of phone they say will work and it only shows G930A. It seems their test of working means it must have been sold by ATT. They say My G930T won't work. So Will ATT continue to use customer's unlocked phones it they were not orginally sold by ATT. They have the records. Will ATT refuse to use one of their SIMs even if the phone is Flashed to ATT logo. I do not want to throw away my G930T phone.
muniz_ri said:
The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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Hello and thank you. You posted this information and link back in 2017 and so much has changed. Mostly ATT is now working hard to get rid of all 3G towers and firing up 5G. They said my Galaxy S7-GM930T would not work so I think they link you posted will help me convert the phone back to a GM930A or U or U1. My question is,..Has anything in your post changed since 2017 and if so could you please advise me of what I need to do. Thanks very much.
trigger1937 said:
Hello and thank you. You posted this information and link back in 2017 and so much has changed. Mostly ATT is now working hard to get rid of all 3G towers and firing up 5G. They said my Galaxy S7-GM930T would not work so I think they link you posted will help me convert the phone back to a GM930A or U or U1. My question is,..Has anything in your post changed since 2017 and if so could you please advise me of what I need to do. Thanks very much.
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They sent you a message saying the phone won't work?
I bought a V10 H901 in Aliexpress and the IMEI sayd that was a H901BK. It was with the T-Mobile software and Android 6 MM. In PC it said the H90121j and I wanted to upgrade to 7 Nougat and I put the phone in the PC and after the update with LG Bridge it just bricked. Died and do not back to life. I unbreacked my phone with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
The Unbrick H901 SD card didn't work, but this worked.
After that, I tried to install all H901 firmwares and didn't work. So I decided to install the H900 firmware and the phone finelly worked. It's working everything fine with no malfunction. Just the Android back to 6 MM, but with the AT&T apps.
I didn't understand nothing. My phone was a fake H901, because is a Refurbished phone. I'd like to install the Nougat update. Is it possible?
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I bought a V10 H901 in Aliexpress and the IMEI sayd that was a H901BK. It was with the T-Mobile software and Android 6 MM. In PC it said the H90121j and I wanted to upgrade to 7 Nougat and I put the phone in the PC and after the update with LG Bridge it just bricked. Died and do not back to life. I unbreacked my phone with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
The Unbrick H901 SD card didn't work, but this worked.
After that, I tried to install all H901 firmwares and didn't work. So I decided to install the H900 firmware and the phone finelly worked. It's working everything fine with no malfunction. Just the Android back to 6 MM, but with the AT&T apps.
I didn't understand nothing. My phone was a fake H901, because is a Refurbished phone. I'd like to install the Nougat update. Is it possible?
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Just check at&t website= https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...bystep_KM1134561?make=LG&model=LGH900&gsi=oyB
at&t is just behind as always with updates. The other carriers like Verizon, T-mobile etc just push the updates to the devices without sim card or other crap steps
wesley_fg said:
I bought a V10 H901 in Aliexpress and the IMEI sayd that was a H901BK. It was with the T-Mobile software and Android 6 MM. In PC it said the H90121j and I wanted to upgrade to 7 Nougat and I put the phone in the PC and after the update with LG Bridge it just bricked. Died and do not back to life. I unbreacked my phone with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
The Unbrick H901 SD card didn't work, but this worked.
After that, I tried to install all H901 firmwares and didn't work. So I decided to install the H900 firmware and the phone finelly worked. It's working everything fine with no malfunction. Just the Android back to 6 MM, but with the AT&T apps.
I didn't understand nothing. My phone was a fake H901, because is a Refurbished phone. I'd like to install the Nougat update. Is it possible?
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I have same exact problem with same refurbished phone h90121j I unbricked with the same method but I cant install AT&T software because LGUP says that I can't go from H901 to H900. I can flash any other H901BM firmware but my phone bricks again and again.
skytale1 said:
I have same exact problem with same refurbished phone h90121j I unbricked with the same method but I cant install AT&T software because LGUP says that I can't go from H901 to H900. I can flash any other H901BM firmware but my phone bricks again and again.
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You'll probabilly need an Octopus box to reinstall the firmware. Try to find someone who can help you with that.
wesley_fg said:
You'll probabilly need an Octopus box to reinstall the firmware. Try to find someone who can help you with that.
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I have opened the phone and find that the motherboard is from VS990 (Verizon). What a scam!
skytale1 said:
I have opened the phone and find that the motherboard is from VS990 (Verizon). What a scam!
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Did you fix?
wesley_fg said:
Did you fix?
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Yes. I have used this method to unbrick from 9008 mode and get download mode https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
Then extracted dz from AT&T H90021w.kdz using LGExtract.exe
And then flashed dz to phone via LGUP.
It's strange but AT&T firmware is only one that working in this case. On my phone without any bugs, fingerprint working, can install apps from play store etc. Only downside is that you will be stuck on Android Marshmallow but at least you'll get working phone.
scytalemk said:
Yes. I have used this method to unbrick from 9008 mode and get download mode https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
Then extracted dz from AT&T H90021w.kdz using LGExtract.exe
And then flashed dz to phone via LGUP.
It's strange but AT&T firmware is only one that working in this case. On my phone without any bugs, fingerprint working, can install apps from play store etc. Only downside is that you will be stuck on Android Marshmallow but at least you'll get working phone.
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i followed your same method, mine was a tmobile h901 with korean mobof600l , no other firmware worked except this one, so now my tmobile became a at&t with bugs, fingerprint ,vpn, even imei is zero cant make calls, . i didnt use dz just the kdz directly and it work, can someone tell if using dz brings back the radio and fingerprint,
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i followed your same method, mine was a tmobile h901 with korean mobof600l , no other firmware worked except this one, so now my tmobile became a at&t with bugs, fingerprint ,vpn, even imei is zero cant make calls, . i didnt use dz just the kdz directly and it work, can someone tell if using dz brings back the radio and fingerprint,
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Probably this method wont work on korean models without bugs. Not sure about kdz and dz. You can try.
Thank you so much!! I tried for a long time to restore the phone, finally the phone works, YOU ARE DIRECTLY HERO))
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
I'm running MetroPCS software on a Amazon device
I'm running Cricket software on a MetroPCS device &
I'm running Amazon software on a MetroPCS device
Cons on both I've come across so far.
Cricket software on a MetroPCS device I get Boot screen says Bad key in top left corner before loading the device.
Amazon software on a MetroPCS device I get a Boot screen says untrusted device before loading the device.
Pros is they both work great.
Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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Since you did that when you have the time, try to go back a lower build or your OG Build and check if you still have data and sim accses. I ask because (I have a RETUS) and since I flashed the latest one available "PPO29.114-108 May 1 Security Update" can't go back to OG Build it came with without losing data and sim detection. Something was updated in that build that even if you flash back it broke that. I even flashed the modem to check but no still no data or SIM detected at all. Only all fine in the most recent build.
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Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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Flashing a Carrier or Retail ROM won't ever unlock a Carrier Lock device. If it were that simple don't you think we will ever have this issue. Hell the term network lock won't even exist in a perfect world.
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twfs said:
I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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And yes there are several Motorola Devices that are firmware interchangeable. Been doing it since the first Moto X times. Only benefit from this procedure no bloatware and faster updates that's it. Oh and better performance since it doesn't include crappware
Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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PartyDroid said:
I'm running Cricket software on a MetroPCS device &
I'm running Amazon software on a MetroPCS device
Cons on both I've come across so far.
Cricket software on a MetroPCS device I get Boot screen says Bad key in top left corner before loading the device.
Amazon software on a MetroPCS device I get a Boot screen says untrusted device before loading the device.
Pros is they both work great.
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I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
disobey said:
I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
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PSA. If you flsh Cricket, Metro etc Roth the RETUS Latest firmware you won't be able to go back to you LG firmware. That firmware updates the Bootloader and that preventa going back to a lower workifn version. You can doing what I posted earlier by while flashing back to OG Firmware skip flashing modem and fsg bins and don't execute the modem erase commands.
disobey said:
I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
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https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/AMZ/
Ok I bricked my phone via magisk update, I was on MetroPCS variant of Ocean firmware. Now I manually flashed RETUS PPO 29.114-108; It seems to be running fine other than saying my device is not certified....is there a custom recovery that will work for Ocean RETUS using twrp? Should I try to re root using magisk systemless-ly copying boot.img? Thanks for info and any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/AMZ/
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Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
nashi20002003 said:
Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
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I'd like to know as well, I got 2 of these Moto G Power 7's from Metro PCS and would love a stock ROM without all the metro bloat. Not sure on Metro's unlocking policy if they will unlock it and what bands this all has if it has CDMA or is it GSM only?
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Ok I bricked my phone via magisk update, I was on MetroPCS variant of Ocean firmware. Now I manually flashed RETUS PPO 29.114-108; It seems to be running fine other than saying my device is not certified....is there a custom recovery that will work for Ocean RETUS using twrp? Should I try to re root using magisk systemless-ly copying boot.img? Thanks for info and any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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If I were you I will stay away from Magisk until they update the app, still damaging the boot.img files..
Omar04 said:
Flashing a Carrier or Retail ROM won't ever unlock a Carrier Lock device. If it were that simple don't you think we will ever have this issue. Hell the term network lock won't even exist in a perfect world.
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And yes there are several Motorola Devices that are firmware interchangeable. Been doing it since the first Moto X times. Only benefit from this procedure no bloatware and faster updates that's it. Oh and better performance since it doesn't include crappware
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Do you know if there is a way to sim-unlock a Metro device? Searched on eBay, no luck... thanks.
edwardxi said:
Do you know if there is a way to sim-unlock a Metro device? Searched on eBay, no luck... thanks.
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Note to Admin: I am not sure if this link is allowed if not please remove this message..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128
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Note to Admin: I am not sure if this link is allowed if not please remove this message..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128
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thanks, I found one on eBay for $38... too expensive, used to around $10
nashi20002003 said:
Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
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Instructions are in the thread back to stock.
Secondly, I'm on MetroPCS and flashed the retus2 firmware (BestBuy versions) no MetroPCS bloatware. Flash the retus2 and you'll be fine.
edwardxi said:
thanks, I found one on eBay for $38... too expensive, used to around $10
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You probably won't find one cheaper. $10 ones are ones that give you a code to unlock. Unlocking a MetroPCS/TMO G7Power with the Server unlock app requires a person to remotely connect to your phone and edit your NV files. Currently they are changing the imei to a different model phone that they can generate the unlock codes for. Since they are using a different model phone imei, activating on Sprint Network could be an issue since Sprint is picky as to what phones they put on their network.
If I flash "retail" firmware on a TMO Sim locked Moto G7 power will it ask me for an unlock code that I don't have? Bought it on eBay and TMO says its eligible to unlock but refuses because I'm not the original owner. Bootloader is unlocked.
EDIT: Figured out my issue. Was my fault. Flashed the RETAILUS firmware on my MetroPCS model.
Thanks OP!
Also to add to this, the Metro model is NOT supposed to be compitable with Verizon due to lack of CDMA.... Well Magically the phone now supports CDMA so it has a CDMA radio in it!