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CM10.1 NIGHTLIES are now available for Canadian variants of the Samsung Galaxy S4, specifically, model SGH-I337M.
Here's the link from CyanogenMod's web site:
http://get.cm/?device=jfltecan
Peter
PeterGuru said:
It appears that CM10.1 is now available for some Canadian variants of the Samsung Galaxy S4, specifically, model SGH-I337M.
Here's the link from CyanogenMod's web site:
http://get.cm/?device=jfltecan
Here's a link from MobileSyrup, the site where I discovered the above:
http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/05/05/e...lds-available-for-canadian-samsung-galaxy-s4/
And here's a link from Steve Kondik's Google+ page:
https://plus.google.com/100275307499530023476/posts/EZcJNk17iXt
Peter
... downloading now!
NOTE: My sincere apologies if this thread is not in the right section. Please change if necessary.
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This is great, and amazed how quickly it was released! I've flashed and everything works fine as far as I can tell. The only thing I've noticed is certain apps that make use of the S4 Barometer/Thermometer end up crashing the phone after a couple seconds. But other than that all appears to be fine.
UP-DATE: Re CM10.1 Installation …
Well, I took the plunge and flashed cm-10.1-20130504-EXPERIMENTAL-jfltecan, along with the latest GAPPS (on my Rogers SGH-I337M).
Although I’ve got lots more checking to do, like Sobai, the installation went smoothly, and following the initial set-up, I can tell you that my original serious lag, and subsequent lag improvement following the OTA, is now effectively gone. It’s smooth as butter (sorry about the cliché).
I’ll report back later today or tonight.
Peter
Addendum: As was mentioned on Steve Kondik's site, you can't mount the SDCard, so what I have on it is not yet accessible.
Awesome!
I wanted to test it out, but I wanna wait for a stable build. Should come in a few weeks I hope!
It doesn't detect external MicroSD
Is the Canadian S4 Bootloader locked?
LeKtRiCzzz said:
Is the Canadian S4 Bootloader locked?
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No it isn't
I have succesfully rooted and flashed twrp made a backup and such but I am afraid to flashed this because my download screen write protection enabled
Kevin36 said:
I have succesfully rooted and flashed twrp made a backup and such but I am afraid to flashed this because my download screen write protection enabled
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I have read that the write protection enabled thing is just to ensure you don't flash something meant for another version of the phone. I have successfully flashed TWRP and CM10.1 yesterday on a Galaxy S4 1337M from Bell.
Also, you would usually flash the zip using TWRP.
To put it bluntly... Don't.
Until we get the bootloader unlocked and have the custom recovery running in tandem with the unlocked bootloader that's very dangerous.
Canadian phones are NOT bootloader locked. AT&T US is the only jack*ss at the party so far (waiting for Verizon, of course).
Just be careful, and know you're taking your chances.
I want to flash this but I dont want to lose all the new sensor gimmicks this phone brings and to top that off I dont have a stock odin rom to put phone back in factory state in case it messes up? what to do?
The fact that the Canadian s4 are identical hardware wise to the at&t s4 just confirms that the whole locked bootloader thing is purely at&t's fault and not samsung's.
And this also confirms that the "write enabled" in download mode has nothing to do with the bootloader being locked, as the Canadian s4 says that, but the bootloader isn't locked.
The Canadian S4 also has the black contacts and phone apps like the international version, not the hideous white ones of the us variants.
Kevin36 said:
I want to flash this but I dont want to lose all the new sensor gimmicks this phone brings and to top that off I dont have a stock odin rom to put phone back in factory state in case it messes up? what to do?
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Wait! there's no rush! There will be plenty of time to flash this once it's a little more complete /stable. And... As far as I know we don't have the rom yet available to flash in case something goes wrong and you want to go back to stock.
If this crap continues from ATT, I'll just use ATT upgrades to sell the iPhones and either purchase a T-Mobile one or import one. This is madness!!! SO JELLY!!!!!!
Hola
1. Why the heck is it that Telus, Bell, Rogers and the whole lot of them can't release our stock ROM's as yet???
2. Thank heavens that we don't have to deal with locked boot loader situation.
3. I truly hope that either TWRP or CWM can release a working version of custom recovery so that we can do Nandroid backups.
4. I used http://www.cellunlocker.net/ to unlock my white SGH-I337M device which I bought from Rogers. It took about an hour to get the unlock code. Now it is working without issue on Bell's network.
The wait continues...
We have a recovery on canadian s4 just root
download goomanager on playstor
click the menu button and install open recovery script
and that will flash twrp recovery automatically.
Then it has an option to reboot to recovery and then make backup.
my backup compressed wieghs about 2gs.
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Hola
1. Why the heck is it that Telus, Bell, Rogers and the whole lot of them can't release our stock ROM's as yet???
2. Thank heavens that we don't have to deal with locked boot loader situation.
3. I truly hope that either TWRP or CWM can release a working version of custom recovery so that we can do Nandroid backups.
4. I used http://www.cellunlocker.net/ to unlock my white SGH-I337M device which I bought from Rogers. It took about an hour to get the unlock code. Now it is working without issue on Bell's network.
The wait continues...
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Haven't you heard of Bill C-343? You shouldn't have to pay.
Bill C-343 isn't yet in place ...
Bill C-343 hasn't yet passed into law, and it may never happen, at least, not for a long while.
Peter
Cheeze[iT] said:
If this crap continues from ATT, I'll just use ATT upgrades to sell the iPhones and either purchase a T-Mobile one or import one. This is madness!!! SO JELLY!!!!!!
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Dude, if you are looking to buy outright, you should seriously consider buying a Canadian i337M. The best deal now is from Koodo (a discount subsidiary of Telus) for $625: https://shop.koodomobile.com/phones/models/index.html
You would then own an unlocked GS4, fully compatible with AT&T's network.
Hi guys, 2 days ago I got this phone off-contract, and I can't update it. At start I filled it up with a bunch of software to check it out, and today I did a soft reset, as I read that it can't help if you can't get an android update and I wanted to get rid of all the stuff I installed.
Thing is, when I go to "check for updates", it says my device isn't registered. I tried 2 soft resets so far and no luck.
Any thoughts on "how to register"?
Thanks!
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
Ace42 said:
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
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Errr... I got it from a Cellphone shop here in Serbia, I'm not sure where they acquired it, or from which operator it is. How do I find out who I need to call/email or whatever?
tashcz said:
Errr... I got it from a Cellphone shop here in Serbia, I'm not sure where they acquired it, or from which operator it is. How do I find out who I need to call/email or whatever?
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My bad, I assumed you had the H950 (att logo on back). If you're using an international variant, which I believe is H959 the method is probably different.
Yeah, sorry I'm still not familiar with model number but it's an international version.
Any idea is welcome
EDIT: Seems it's a H955.
tashcz said:
Yeah, sorry I'm still not familiar with model number but it's an international version.
Any idea is welcome
EDIT: Seems it's a H955.
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When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
Ace42 said:
When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
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Nope, I never rooted the phone, never used low-level access on it. Just tried apps via Google play that don't require root. Even than the phone didn't want to update, and it still doesn't want to do it. I also installed LG PC Suite and tried to update the software via it, but it doesn't work either.
Ace42 said:
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
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Ace,
I have H950 on T-Mobile network, unlocked, rooted, 5.0.1
How can I update it to 5.1.1?
Thanks
tashcz said:
Nope, I never rooted the phone, never used low-level access on it. Just tried apps via Google play that don't require root. Even than the phone didn't want to update, and it still doesn't want to do it. I also installed LG PC Suite and tried to update the software via it, but it doesn't work either.
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Okay, you'll need help from another member with that model. Anything I say will be based off of my time with the H950, sorry mate.
Kochetkov said:
Ace,
I have H950 on T-Mobile network, unlocked, rooted, 5.0.1
How can I update it to 5.1.1?
Thanks
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1. Unroot
2. You can use H950PR ROM or go official ATT route
3. There's a thread on PR / if you want ATT's 2 5.1.1 OTAs you'll need a gophone SIM ($2/day), ATT MVNO, or a friend's SIM
4. You can wait patiently for weeks or call 611 while using their network
5. Ask the rep to be transferred to tech support, then tell them you need an update pushed
6. They'll push it if they're knowledgeable, you'll get 11x
7. Repeat following day for 11z
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When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
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Ace42 said:
Okay, you'll need help from another member with that model. Anything I say will be based off of my time with the H950, sorry mate.
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Sure, no problem. If we don't get an answer and I still won't be able to get that update automaticly, is there a way to flash it with a newer version downloaded from xda?
You can flash the 5.1.1 kdz file.
Just to tell the end of the story, I returned my phone since it couldn't be updated to 5.1.1, I got a H-955A which didn't have any issues with that.
Hello,
I live in Belgium and have an unlocked AT&T S8+. It works fine, but OTA updates don't work: I'm still on the AQF7 firmware and yet it says "current software is up to date".
What are my options for updating the firmware? I would prefer a method that doesn't wipe my user data every time, and I need to avoid tripping KNOX or I won't be able to get work emails.
Thanks in advance,
trmsw said:
Hello,
I live in Belgium and have an unlocked AT&T S8+. It works fine, but OTA updates don't work: I'm still on the AQF7 firmware and yet it says "current software is up to date".
What are my options for updating the firmware? I would prefer a method that doesn't wipe my user data every time, and I need to avoid tripping KNOX or I won't be able to get work emails.
Thanks in advance,
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Download the ota zips in the ADB thread here to get to the latest version AQJC.
Put them on your SD card and go into recovery and update the phone with each ota file.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
Thanks!
Will this wipe my user data?
I read elsewhere that it might be possible to get OTA working by registering with an AT&T sim. It's a hassle but maybe worth it for automatic updates: would that work in Europe?
trmsw said:
Thanks!
Will this wipe my user data?
I read elsewhere that it might be possible to get OTA working by registering with an AT&T sim. It's a hassle but maybe worth it for automatic updates: would that work in Europe?
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Yes it will wipe your data. No ota updates won't work outside of the US. Because the AT&T SIM needs to be on the AT&T network.
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Ok. And could I flash an unbranded firmware and then get OTA updates from Samsung - would that work and can it be done without tripping knox?
Restoring all my data every time is a bore.
trmsw said:
Ok. And could I flash an unbranded firmware and then get OTA updates from Samsung - would that work and can it be done without tripping knox?
Restoring all my data every time is a bore.
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Yeah, flash the unlocked firmware and you'll get ota updates.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
FatalONEM8 said:
Yeah, flash the unlocked firmware and you'll get ota updates.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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How to flash the unlock firmware on att brand?
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Unlocked Firmware
FatalONEM8 said:
Yeah, flash the unlocked firmware and you'll get ota updates.
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Could you please clarify this.
1. What is an unlocked firmware and how to identify it? (My LG V20 boot with animated AT&T logo. But I can use any SIM in it and works as normal)
2. I have heard that AT&T devices don't get updates outside from USA AT&T network because these updates are made by AT&T and deliver through their network only. Is that true?
3. If it is true, from where a device with unlocked firmware will receive updates? Who will build it?
Thank you.
As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.
Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.
G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg
joe3681 said:
As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.
Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.
G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg
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you donnt need to remove the .md5
you will need modded odin though.
mweinbach said:
you donnt need to remove the .md5
you will need modded odin though.
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You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around
Thanks Joe I was tired of returning all the way back to the beginning and getting all those new updates on my unlocked S8
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You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around
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Yeah and on a Mac you do need to, or it freezes Odin completely
If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?
If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.
Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.
this.guy.lol said:
If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?
If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.
Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.
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No, it will not unlock the phone (Note: Verizon phones are factory unlocked and remain that way after a firmware flash)
Yes, you can flash any carriers FW to a US S8 and use it with a different carrier.
So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all
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So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all
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You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.
joe3681 said:
You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.
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Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.
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Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.
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I had a TMobile S7 edge and flashing unlocked firmware never unlocked the device. That's handled by TMobile servers so...
Flashing unlocked firmware will give you just that. The smoother, bloat free firmware from another device but not the actual sim unlock.
I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?
maquino1985 said:
I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?
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There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.
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There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.
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Thanks. Some threads made it sound possible but inconclusive. I'll just assume it doesn't work.
BTW, can you link to the att oreo fw? And what do u flash that with Odin or comsey?
The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1
twizt3d said:
The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1
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Ok thanks. I need to flash anyways because I'm having terrible battery issues and just debating whether to go to a newer version of 950u or back to U1 and losing WiFi calling. In your opinion is oreo beta worth it
So just to confirm, I have read everything, but I am just a bit confused. If I flashed the unlocked firmware via modified odin on a locked AT&T S8 it will remove a lot of the carrier bloat and give my my wifi hotspot back, but remove wifi calling. Similar to when I flashed the T-Mobile firmware on my AT&T S7 and got rid of a ton of the AT&T bloatware but was able to activate my wifi hotspot but lost wifi calling. I stay locked to AT&T which is fine that is not my purpose for flashing
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and can you re-upload the link is dead now
The links don't work. Any chance you've still got the firmware? I've been overseas since october. I have an unlocked AT&T phone that I intend to keep using when I get back, so I want to keep it AT&T FW.
Hi.
I have a G955U Galaxy S8+ AT&T Factory Unlocked on Android 7.0
Baseband Version: G955USQU1AQD9
Android Security Patch Level - April 1, 2017
I no longer live in the US, and currently in the Philippines. Phone works great and the signal is too and all, but I cannot get OTA updates.
Can I just download the firmware file in this thread and flash straight through ODIN, or do I need to follow another guide?
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.
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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I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
twfs said:
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
PartyDroid said:
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?
chennault05 said:
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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https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128
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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!