I just bought this freedompop [Nexus 5] phone - is it true that the hardware is exactly the same, so you can flash any rom you want as long as you don't wanna use freedompop?
Supaiku said:
I just bought this freedompop phone - is it true that the hardware is exactly the same, so you can flash any rom you want as long as you don't wanna use freedompop?
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Um... depends
Is it a Nexus 5? If it is, then yes.
As title says, yes it's a nexus 5.
Is that to say the process is essentially the same as any other Nexus 5, provided I'm wanting to do away with the Freedompop software?
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Um... depends
Is it a Nexus 5? If it is, then yes.
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He said it was a nexus 5...
Supaiku said:
I just bought this freedompop [Nexus 5] phone - is it true that the hardware is exactly the same, so you can flash any rom you want as long as you don't wanna use freedompop?
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The default setting for your Nexus from Freedompop is under Sprint network. You can change it to GSM. It requires several reboot but not too hard. I hope the video helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKm2DurFz2I
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Hey Nexus S forum,
I've got this nexus S from my friend. I've been a hero user, but I ended up buying it for like 50 bucks (steal right?). He decided he wanted a different phone, anyways nor the time or place.
With my HTC Hero (Sprint) I know if I want to wipe my phone of music/video/pictures I can just format my SD Card.
My question for you guys/gals is how would I go about doing that with the Nexus S. I know since it has built in Storage there really isn't a way i could "format" if I am correct. Will i have to essentially just select and delete all the folders?
If there is an easier way, like maybe should i go factory reset, or maybe some other route that'd be great.
Anyways just thought I'd come here before messing with it.
p.s.
Is flashing and everything going to be similar to how i would with the Hero, or is there anything maybe slightly different that I need to do?
Alright Thanks everyone for your input.
Delete the whole sdcard by either going to storage tab in settings menu or format sdcard via cwm recovery.
Thank You
Thank you much for the info. I'll try that tonight and install a ROM i've been wanting to try for awhile [MIUI]
Thanks again for the heads up!
kevphan08 said:
Thank you much for the info. I'll try that tonight and install a ROM i've been wanting to try for awhile [MIUI]
Thanks again for the heads up!
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Flashing roms and kernels are just like any other android phone with an unlocked bootloader. Enjoy! Just make sure the rom you download is compatible with your model. There are three major versions of the nexus s. The GT-i9020, GT-i9023, and SPH-D720. When flashing a stock rom it is important to get the rom for your exact model. Example GT-i9020a for AT&T's model, or GT-i9020t for T-Mobile etc.
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Which one?
Rem3Dy said:
Flashing roms and kernels are just like any other android phone with an unlocked bootloader. Enjoy! Just make sure the rom you download is compatible with your model. There are three major versions of the nexus s. The GT-i9020, GT-i9023, and SPH-D720. When flashing a stock rom it is important to get the rom for your exact model. Example GT-i9020a for AT&T's model, or GT-i9020t for T-Mobile etc.
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Alright, Dumb question. How will I know which one I have. When i had a friends sim card in there It showed Both ATT and Tmobile networks available....
I want to say I'm pretty sure its T-mo.
kevphan08 said:
Alright, Dumb question. How will I know which one I have. When i had a friends sim card in there It showed Both ATT and Tmobile networks available....
I want to say I'm pretty sure its T-mo.
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Remove the battery and look on the sticker behind it
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So my girlfriend walked into a sprint store to activate my old evo 4g. The sprint guy was cool, saw that it was running miui and showed her that his personal phone was also running miui. He said he couldn't activate the phone though because it was rooted. She said he tried three times and it wasn't possible because it was rooted. Anyone else had this issue? Thanks.
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A rooted phone shouldn;t be an issue but the fact that you're running a custom rom is. You're gonna have to go back to a stock rom in order to activate.
PakAttack1994 said:
A rooted phone shouldn;t be an issue but the fact that you're running a custom rom is. You're gonna have to go back to a stock rom in order to activate.
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Thanks man. I wish I knew more about how that stuff works on sprints side. Okay sounds good, thanks given.
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PakAttack1994 said:
A rooted phone shouldn;t be an issue but the fact that you're running a custom rom is. You're gonna have to go back to a stock rom in order to activate.
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So, a rooted stock ROM should still be able to activate?
Neo3D said:
So, a rooted stock ROM should still be able to activate?
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yes you just need a rom that has EPST, so you can update the data profile and use the dialer codes. Once it's activated on your number you can flash whatever you'd like
thoughtlesskyle said:
yes you just need a rom that has EPST, so you can update the data profile and use the dialer codes. Once it's activated on your number you can flash whatever you'd like
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How can you tell if it has the EPST.apk?
Easiest way is go to the dialer and type ##3282# if a menu opens you have it
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Hello,
Is it possible to put the t-mobile stock rom on my Nexus 5 so I can use wifi calling? I cannot find the stock rom anywhere on the internet, so it makes me think this is not possible. Is this correct? Is it a legal issue that prevents the t-mobile rom from being available?
Thank you
I'm sure there's only one type of ROM for the Nexus 5.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Rik.
WiFi calling isn't available via T-mobile on the Nexus 5.
0dBu said:
WiFi calling isn't available via T-mobile on the Nexus 5.
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Ohh... I am an idiot. I thought it was
Future uncertain. Apparently nexus 6 and lollipop will get it in 2015 so it depends if there are any other dependencies we would need
Will I be able to root it and maybe put a rom on it?
If not, what similar phone is a better solution?
(i will be using the verizon network, so only verizon options will work.)
Thanks!
serenityvalley said:
Will I be able to root it and maybe put a rom on it?
If not, what similar phone is a better solution?
(i will be using the verizon network, so only verizon options will work.)
Thanks!
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It truly depends on more than one factor. I would look for one that is already rooted. Swappa.com is a great option. Also if at all possible look for one that's also bootloader unlocked
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ShapesBlue said:
It truly depends on more than one factor. I would look for one that is already rooted. Swappa.com is a great option. Also if at all possible look for one that's also bootloader unlocked
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Thanks!
I want to install Cyanogen Mod Marshmallow on my S3, but i need the bootloader to be unlocked if im not mistaken. I am running Android 4.4.2 incase that helps. Thank you for your time.
Trafalgar747 said:
I want to install Cyanogen Mod Marshmallow on my S3, but i need the bootloader to be unlocked if im not mistaken. I am running Android 4.4.2 incase that helps. Thank you for your time.
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If on stock 4.4.2 you can't unlock the bootloader or run CM
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ShapesBlue said:
If on stock 4.4.2 you can't unlock the bootloader or run CM
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Wht not?
Owl_ said:
Wht not?
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The bootloader is locked on 4.4.2
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Trafalgar747 said:
I want to install Cyanogen Mod Marshmallow on my S3, but i need the bootloader to be unlocked if im not mistaken. I am running Android 4.4.2 incase that helps. Thank you for your time.
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There is absolutely no way to unlock bootloader on kit kat or newer, period. Attempting to use anything custom of any kind will only lead to a brick and then it requires JTAG to recover the device but even that isn't guaranteed.
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Droidriven said:
There is absolutely no way to unlock bootloader on kit kat or newer, period. Attempting to use anything custom of any kind will only lead to a brick and then it requires JTAG to recover the device but even that isn't guaranteed.
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Question: If I never intend to use the phone on a cell tower again - meaning I'm just using it at home on wifi - does that somehow allow me to do more than just root on 4.4? Even after debloating, this thing is getting really clunky and slow.
I wish there was a way to revert to a less-resource-demanding OS so that this phone could be faster for browsing, watching Netflix, controlling smart home stuff, etc.
tbtregenza said:
Question: If I never intend to use the phone on a cell tower again - meaning I'm just using it at home on wifi - does that somehow allow me to do more than just root on 4.4? Even after debloating, this thing is getting really clunky and slow.
I wish there was a way to revert to a less-resource-demanding OS so that this phone could be faster for browsing, watching Netflix, controlling smart home stuff, etc.
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If you have 4.4 then you're stuck with it. Your only other options are using Xposed or using Safestrap Recovery with modified stock ROMs but I think Safestrap is no longer available unless you find someone that has a copy somewhere, I think the modified stock ROMs are still available, not sure, I have the Straight Talk S3 and use the Verizon custom ROMs, never used Verizon S3 or Safestrap but I'm familiar enough with the Verizon S3 to know what you can and can't flash it with.
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ShapesBlue said:
The bootloader is locked on 4.4.2
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I always thought my locked bootloader was pre-locked by the company I bought it from! What was the reason they locked it?
Owl_ said:
I always thought my locked bootloader was pre-locked by the company I bought it from! What was the reason they locked it?
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Um no. It was locked down by Verizon. You can thank them for it. The real reason is because they like to make customers miserable. But no the real reason is they want to have control of everything and don't like it when customers can take control of their own devices
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