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?
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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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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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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.
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I trying to find a working firmware for verizon s3 sch-i535 I have it unlocked using odin. T-Mobile [who I want to use]
confirmed my phone is unlocked but they can't connect because my firmware needs to be updated from 404. I went and tried
to get update but run into webpage not found Does anyone have direct download for updates.
Every site I go to is a big runaround. It can't be that complicated can it? Hope I get some help here. Thanks.
H779 said:
I trying to find a working firmware for verizon s3 sch-i535 I have it unlocked using odin. T-Mobile [who I want to use]
confirmed my phone is unlocked but they can't connect because my firmware needs to be updated from 404. I went and tried
to get update but run into webpage not found Does anyone have direct download for updates.
Every site I go to is a big runaround. It can't be that complicated can it? Hope I get some help here. Thanks.
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T-Mobile = GSM
"This is not a GSM device, it will not work on any GSM network worldwide."
You can try whatever you want, the phone will only support carriers using CDMA
You can find every firmware that has been officially released at SamMobile
Thankyou. For getting back.I still want to upgrade the firmware 404 is old
H779 said:
Thankyou. For getting back.I still want to upgrade the firmware 404 is old
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If you already checked SamMobile you saw that you can choose between:
4.1.2
4.3
4.4.2
There is no reason for not using KitKat 4.4.2
Once installed you can flash latest TWRP using ODIN and then flash SuperSU (For root access) using TWRP. Rott access is highly suggested to remove the bunch of bloatware coming with Samsung's firmware and for grant sd card r/w access for all your apps.
I knew that my phone is unlocked so I did a lot of reading and found that if I go into service mode and enable hidden menus that I could
go into mobile networks then choose other networks. There it is GSM! now the next window is a menu to choose band or all bands.
now I took the battery out and installed the T-Mobile Sim powered back up and get a message: Welcome to T-Mobile. Tried making a call
IT WORKS! TEXT ok Internet ok. This was all done while still running stock 404 firmware. I'm no andriod genius and don;t know why all
the posts I've read saying it can;t be done. All I did was use the advise you guys gave did the proper download to unlock and root.
This issue is resolved. Thank you!
H779 said:
I knew that my phone is unlocked so I did a lot of reading and found that if I go into service mode and enable hidden menus that I could
go into mobile networks then choose other networks. There it is GSM! now the next window is a menu to choose band or all bands.
now I took the battery out and installed the T-Mobile Sim powered back up and get a message: Welcome to T-Mobile. Tried making a call
IT WORKS! TEXT ok Internet ok. This was all done while still running stock 404 firmware. I'm no andriod genius and don;t know why all
the posts I've read saying it can;t be done. All I did was use the advise you guys gave did the proper download to unlock and root.
This issue is resolved. Thank you!
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Gratulations! I was pretty sure its not possible, especially for verizon devices
Yes I was surprised but I am persistent. Drives my wife crazy! Feel free to share this with others.
Hi,
I bought a SM-G930VL (tracphone branded, but verizon compatible) galaxy s7 for a pretty good price, however the advanced and wifi calling were not options (even though verizon told me they were before I purchased). I decided I would try to flash the VZW firmware from sammobile through odin, but it did not work. It originally gave me the ext4 error, but then flashing the csc fixed that. I then flashed the AP file, but it finished very quickly (about 3.5 min) and now will only boot into recovery when powered up.
Is there anything I can do to save my phone, or have I permanently screwed it up?
Thanks
holy sh*t got it working. Flashed the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files and it booted to welcome screen!!
Thanks all (and hopefully this helps anyone in the future who runs into this predicament)
It is currently checking wifi connection so hopefully all is well!
Edit: Is there a way to edit the title? That way this could be maybe help the next person rather than getting ignored.
whatnow275 said:
holy sh*t got it working. Flashed the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files and it booted to welcome screen!!
Thanks all (and hopefully this helps anyone in the future who runs into this predicament)
It is currently checking wifi connection so hopefully all is well!
Edit: Is there a way to edit the title? That way this could be maybe help the next person rather than getting ignored.
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Hi, want to ask a few questions. were you able to fully flash the Verizon firmware to this model with no issues? The phone is also supposed to be factory unlocked per my connections with reps.
Did the phone fully change to a SM-G930V, showing in settings and in Odin mode?
Yes I was able to fully flash Verizon and I have working wifi calling and advanced calling. In settings it shows up as V not VL as well. As far as I understand it is the exact same hardware just different software running on it
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whatnow275 said:
Yes I was able to fully flash Verizon and I have working wifi calling and advanced calling. In settings it shows up as V not VL as well. As far as I understand it is the exact same hardware just different software running on it
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Great, i flashed one yesterday for a friend via teamviewer and even changed the model as SM-G930V in odin mode. So I guess due to this the phone has now a locked bootloader and ended up being converted to a full Verizon galaxy S7. Only thing it did not take his Metro PCS sim card. Unsure it would take any other carrier sim cards.
aromerblz said:
Great, i flashed one yesterday for a friend via teamviewer and even changed the model as SM-G930V in odin mode. So I guess due to this the phone has now a locked bootloader and ended up being converted to a full Verizon galaxy S7. Only thing it did not take his Metro PCS sim card. Unsure it would take any other carrier sim cards.
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Was the boot loader originally unlockable? I was under the impression that all SD versions were locked down right. That's great that you got it to work also!
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whatnow275 said:
Was the boot loader originally unlockable? I was under the impression that all SD versions were locked down right. That's great that you got it to work also!
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It seems it was as it allowed me to flash the verizon bootloader and full firmware. Normally tracfones only allow to flash part of a firmware and rejects all bootloader partitions.
Is bootloader locked after flash g930v firmware. Or can I flash back to straight talk?
Cherb1990 said:
Is bootloader locked after flash g930v firmware. Or can I flash back to straight talk?
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haven't tried flashing back as have no reason for that. To top it off the firmware has not been released yet.
aromerblz said:
haven't tried flashing back as have no reason for that. To top it off the firmware has not been released yet.
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I'm currently on Verizon switching to T-Mobile this week. Is it possible to flash to G930T? I flashed g930VL to G930V. But wasnt sure if I could. If of the phone would be compatible with T-Mobile
Cherb1990 said:
I'm currently on Verizon switching to T-Mobile this week. Is it possible to flash to G930T? I flashed g930VL to G930V. But wasnt sure if I could. If of the phone would be compatible with T-Mobile
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There were reports of someone flashing the phone to an SM-G930U (Unlocked US S7). So apparently they are interflashable. I however have not gone to that extent as am yet to get my one to thinker with. I flashed previously to a SM-G930V via teamviewer for a friend. You can search the threads and verify.
Read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...0t1-metro-pcs-flashed-g930t-firmware-t3358941
aromerblz said:
Great, i flashed one yesterday for a friend via teamviewer and even changed the model as SM-G930V in odin mode. So I guess due to this the phone has now a locked bootloader and ended up being converted to a full Verizon galaxy S7. Only thing it did not take his Metro PCS sim card. Unsure it would take any other carrier sim cards.
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You probably figured it by now, but MetroPCS is the only retarded carrier that locks SIM to IMEI. So if you want to use MetroPCS on any other phone than the one you currently have it on, you need to call customer service and give them your new phone's IMEI. Then your new phone will start working. If you want to switch back to your old MetroPCS phone you need to call them again and give them that IMEI, which is retarded. I don't know why they do that but it's really annoying if you frequently switch phones.
I have a 935V (S7 Edge Verizon) and now have 935U ROM on it using Tracfone. Initially I have Tracfone's Verizon service but I wanted the freedom to easily move from one phone to another so I converted it to a Tracfone-GSM(ATT) and been using it in my Verizon S7 Edge (with 935U ROM) and iPhone SE without any problem.
whatnow275 said:
Hi,
I bought a SM-G930VL (tracphone branded, but verizon compatible) galaxy s7 for a pretty good price, however the advanced and wifi calling were not options (even though verizon told me they were before I purchased). I decided I would try to flash the VZW firmware from sammobile through odin, but it did not work. It originally gave me the ext4 error, but then flashing the csc fixed that. I then flashed the AP file, but it finished very quickly (about 3.5 min) and now will only boot into recovery when powered up.
Is there anything I can do to save my phone, or have I permanently screwed it up?
Thanks
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Could you add links to everything you used? I have the same model using straight talk and I want to be able to have a backup firmware to flash in case I ever mess up my phone (which seems to be a trend). And have you had any issues at all? Like, does everything work okay?
whatnow275 said:
Hi,
I bought a SM-G930VL (tracphone branded, but verizon compatible) galaxy s7 for a pretty good price, however the advanced and wifi calling were not options (even though verizon told me they were before I purchased). I decided I would try to flash the VZW firmware from sammobile through odin, but it did not work. It originally gave me the ext4 error, but then flashing the csc fixed that. I then flashed the AP file, but it finished very quickly (about 3.5 min) and now will only boot into recovery when powered up.
Is there anything I can do to save my phone, or have I permanently screwed it up?
Thanks
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I too would like to know if you could please provide links. Im rather new to this, the only other phone ive ever flashed rooted and put custom rom on was a Evo. But alls im looking to do is get my s7 rooted and it would be nice to have it flashed to Verizon first seeing as there root guide is for verison phone and firmware.
Dano5674 said:
I too would like to know if you could please provide links. Im rather new to this, the only other phone ive ever flashed rooted and put custom rom on was a Evo. But alls im looking to do is get my s7 rooted and it would be nice to have it flashed to Verizon first seeing as there root guide is for verison phone and firmware.
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It's been a very long time but I'll try to remember lol. Been in iPhone land for about a year (now I'm back with the good guys tho )
Help lol
whatnow275 said:
It's been a very long time but I'll try to remember lol. Been in iPhone land for about a year (now I'm back with the good guys tho )
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I bricked my SM-930VL too and it's not letting me flash anything back to stock. No clue what to do
It was originally an unlocked model straight from Samsung. I flashed AT&T firmware so I could use some features. I figured this build number would receive OTA updates.
i never got ota updates on my unlocked phone. I've installed 100% at&t stock firmware.
babbar559 said:
i never got ota updates on my unlocked phone. I've installed 100% at&t stock firmware.
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Someone told me if I register my imie and sim number with AT&T I should start getting updates. Not only did I not get the update after giving them the info, wifi calling doesn't work anymore.
10pmStalker said:
Someone told me if I register my imie and sim number with AT&T I should start getting updates. Not only did I not get the update after giving them the info, wifi calling doesn't work anymore.
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imei and sim is registered maybe that's why wifi calling never worked on mine. lol
Current stock is N950USQU5CRG7
You can dl the update.zip file HERE, copy it to your ext SD card and flash it from recovery. This WILL factory reset
babbar559 said:
imei and sim is registered maybe that's why wifi calling never worked on mine. lol
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Haha yes, that's exactly it. I found my old Note 7 box, grabbed the sim from that and told at&t I need to update it. Wifi calling working again.
kangi26 said:
Current stock is N950USQU5CRG7
You can dl the update.zip file HERE, copy it to your ext SD card and flash it from recovery. This WILL factory reset
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Got an error, I'm on CRF6 currently.
oh wait so if we got the unlocked version straight from SS and if we give ATT an ATT phone, we can have wifi calling? O_O?
10pmStalker said:
Haha yes, that's exactly it. I found my old Note 7 box, grabbed the sim from that and told at&t I need to update it. Wifi calling working again.
Got an error, I'm on CRF6 currently.
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Do you have ATT Rom on it or it the stock Rom from Samsung?
Also, can I ask what you told them to change the IMEI?
I called and they were telling me I can't change the IMEI and that even if we do change it, it would only work on the previous phone... which seems bogus...
sixk said:
Do you have ATT Rom on it or it the stock Rom from Samsung?
Also, can I ask what you told them to change the IMEI?
I called and they were telling me I can't change the IMEI and that even if we do change it, it would only work on the previous phone... which seems bogus...
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Was originally unlocked direct from Samsung, I flashed AT&T software.
I just flashed the update on my own, I don't know if I'll ever get OTA.
I had no problem changing IMEI. It had my old S7 edge IMEI, I used chat to change it to my current Note 8. Then quickly had them switch it to Note 7 IMEI once WIFI calling wouldn't work. They asked no questions both times. Just told them I upgraded phones and need to update my IMEI. I've never called them, just used the chat feature.
10pmStalker said:
Was originally unlocked direct from Samsung, I flashed AT&T software.
I just flashed the update on my own, I don't know if I'll ever get OTA.
I had no problem changing IMEI. It had my old S7 edge IMEI, I used chat to change it to my current Note 8. Then quickly had them switch it to Note 7 IMEI once WIFI calling wouldn't work. They asked no questions both times. Just told them I upgraded phones and need to update my IMEI. I've never called them, just used the chat feature.
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Thanks Stalker...
Now I have to decide if I want to flash ATT firmware or not...
Hate having to re-setup my phone haha.
So you just used Odin and the ATT firmware correct?
FYI I have been getting ATT OTA updates on my stock SS direct Note 8.
sixk said:
Thanks Stalker...
Now I have to decide if I want to flash ATT firmware or not...
Hate having to re-setup my phone haha.
So you just used Odin and the ATT firmware correct?
FYI I have been getting ATT OTA updates on my stock SS direct Note 8.
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Yep, used Odin and the ATT firmware. I just back everything up using smart switch external storage feature and backed up my Nova Launcher settings. Only thing I don't like is I have to tweak all the settings over again.
10pmStalker said:
Yep, used Odin and the ATT firmware. I just back everything up using smart switch external storage feature and backed up my Nova Launcher settings. Only thing I don't like is I have to tweak all the settings over again.
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One last question.
Did you need to give them the old SIM#?
I have info in my email before returning my Note 7 but nothing on the SIM card # and wonder if that might give me some trouble later on for wifi calling.
sixk said:
One last question.
Did you need to give them the old SIM#?
I have info in my email before returning my Note 7 but nothing on the SIM card # and wonder if that might give me some trouble later on for wifi calling.
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Didn't give them any SIM info. Just IMEI
10pmStalker said:
Didn't give them any SIM info. Just IMEI
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Cool... I am going to give them the IMEI for my old Note 7 with stock Unlocked firmware.
Just to see if that works... if not I am going to have to flash
Thanks for the info Stalker
You won't get AT&T OTA unless you're in AT&T network with MCC 310 MNC410 (Red pock GSMA has this so it can get AT&T OTA update).
power_book said:
You won't get AT&T OTA unless you're in AT&T network with MCC 310 MNC410 (Red pock GSMA has this so it can get AT&T OTA update).
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Could you explain this a bit? I don't know what any of that means
You need active AT&T sim cards or AT&T MVNO (Red pockets(310 410 but not Freedompop 310 170) sim card in your phone to get AT&T software update.
10pmStalker said:
Could you explain this a bit? I don't know what any of that means
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power_book said:
You need active AT&T sim cards or AT&T MVNO (Red pockets(310 410 but not Freedompop 310 170) sim card in your phone to get AT&T software update.
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My sim card is direct from AT&T. I've been using the same one since I purchased and activated the Note 7 in an AT&T store
Did you flash your phone with AT&T firmware including home CSC or just part of AT&T firmware?
You have to flash complete AT&T firmware to get AT&T OTA.
10pmStalker said:
My sim card is direct from AT&T. I've been using the same one since I purchased and activated the Note 7 in an AT&T store
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power_book said:
Did you flash your phone with AT&T firmware including home CSC or just part of AT&T firmware?
You have to flash complete AT&T firmware to get AT&T OTA.
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Flashed it including home CSC. Wanted everything so I could use wifi calling since that was the whole point in the first place.
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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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!
I'm trying to use this phone for its 5g modem for tethering but since it comes with a T-mobile rom I think it phones home when tethering is enabled. The usual iptable mangle in openwrt doesnt work.
I'm wanting to do the same. Haven't gotten the phone yet.
Can Magisk be installed? Or are Samsung's Locked down these days? Then you could just use the prop config to add the tethering line.
gullzway said:
I'm wanting to do the same. Haven't gotten the phone yet.
Can Magisk be installed? Or are Samsung's Locked down these days? Then you could just use the prop config to add the tethering line.
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Knox is active, also T-Mobile disabled OEM Unlocking.
IceNova said:
I'm trying to use this phone for its 5g modem for tethering but since it comes with a T-mobile rom I think it phones home when tethering is enabled. The usual iptable mangle in openwrt doesnt work.
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Unfortunatly, this variant has been extra locked down by T-Mobile so it cant be rooted. T-Mobile branded phones are know for having extra security measures that make it even harder to root or flash the phone.
omega552003 said:
Knox is active, also T-Mobile disabled OEM Unlocking.
Unfortunatly, this variant has been extra locked down by T-Mobile so it cant be rooted. T-Mobile branded phones are know for having extra security measures that make it even harder to root or flash the phone.
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Is this a Tmobile branded phone? They are offering this model for 'free' but it doesn't appear to be branded like Revvl. But maybe it is...
xenokc said:
Is this a Tmobile branded phone? They are offering this model for 'free' but it doesn't appear to be branded like Revvl. But maybe it is...
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Branded as in Software
It will never happen
US Samsh*t bootloader is completely dead locked
what about other variants? can they be rooted? unlocked?
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what about other variants? can they be rooted? unlocked?
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ALL US variants are dead locked
I honestly don't know. The fact that this is not a snapdragon phone makes it a better candidate than other U.S. Samsungs.
If we can get it unlocked and rooted... I'd love to help development of AOSP for it.
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Is this a Tmobile branded phone? They are offering this model for 'free' but it doesn't appear to be branded like Revvl. But maybe it is...
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You might be able to try the combo Firmware I posted, or if that doesn't work another us carrier Firmware
I would recommend downloading with Frija and flashing with Odin3B modded (lastest version)
TypicalGellert said:
You might be able to try the combo Firmware I posted, or if that doesn't work another us carrier Firmware
I would recommend downloading with Frija and flashing with Odin3B modded (lastest version)
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I tried to no success
I've managed to build PithBlack CWM recovery as well as AOSP Android R/11 today using extracted OTA kernel, but I'm not going to post it just yet, since this is first build that I've technically done "on my own" I want to find someone knowlageable to look through my out images and sources that I've used to build them.
Edit: Also, I'm pretty sure A326U/A326U1 will need new build.
NetBos said:
I've managed to build PithBlack CWM recovery as well as AOSP Android R/11 today using extracted OTA kernel, but I'm not going to post it just yet, since this is first build that I've technically done "on my own" I want to find someone knowlageable to look through my out images and sources that I've used to build them.
Edit: Also, I'm pretty sure A326U/A326U1 will need new build.
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Im interessted in this! If you need testers let me know, only thing i need is recovery as it seems the recovery thread here is for the "U" varient and mine is A326B (Nordic), but i am rooted with magisk.