I picked up an XT1541 from Vodafone, but I've unlocked it to use with another provider. I'm happy with stock Android for now, but I was considering flashing to the standard retail ROM (XT1541_OSPREY_RETGB_5.1.1_LPI23.72-47_cid7) as I don't need the Vodafone bloat. However as there doesn't actually appear to be much Vodafone stuff, I was wondering if it was really worth it at all.
I assume I would still get OTA updates, and I would get them faster on retail than staying with the Vodafone firmware?
You would be on the retail update channel , meaning faster updates
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I picked up an XT1541 from Vodafone, but I've unlocked it to use with another provider. I'm happy with stock Android for now, but I was considering flashing to the standard retail ROM (XT1541_OSPREY_RETGB_5.1.1_LPI23.72-47_cid7) as I don't need the Vodafone bloat. However as there doesn't actually appear to be much Vodafone stuff, I was wondering if it was really worth it at all.
I assume I would still get OTA updates, and I would get them faster on retail than staying with the Vodafone firmware?
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If you try let us know I've just done the same, like you say there is very little bloat on it, all I can see is the voda update software which I've disabled, no splash screen etc so that is good. Was considering flashing mine also
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If you try let us know I've just done the same, like you say there is very little bloat on it, all I can see is the voda update software which I've disabled, no splash screen etc so that is good. Was considering flashing mine also
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It worked fine, I used the threads describing the process on here...
zeroid said:
It worked fine, I used the threads describing the process on here...
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I did the same but was locked on o2, can you do me a favour and check something, when i originally flashed retgb firmware under system version in settings--> about phone it said something like; osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB o2gb where on a standard retail gb 3rd gen the end would be retgb instead of o2gb, what does yours say?
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under system version in settings--> about phone it said something like; osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB o2gb where on a standard retail gb 3rd gen the end would be retgb instead of o2gb, what does yours say?
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Yes mine says 23.41.47.osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB vfgb, the bit at the end gives away the original operator I guess?
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Yes mine says 23.41.47.osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB vfgb, the bit at the end gives away the original operator I guess?
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I also have XT1541 Tesco mobile Unlocked version . I was also thinking about flashing Retail GB stock rom. So will this work ? Does your phone got carrier locked after flashing retail GB rom ? I am currently in India not UK. Did you flash this using adb methods or any toolbox ?
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I was also thinking about flashing Retail GB stock rom. So will this work ? Does your phone got carrier locked after flashing retail GB rom ? I am currently in India not UK. Did you flash this using adb methods or any toolbox ?
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No the phone can still be unlocked in the normal way, in fact I did this before flashing the retail ROM. The phone is definitely unlocked, I'm using a GiffGaff (O2) SIM in it now.
I used this guide to flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-fastboot-flashing-factory-t3187750
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Hi guys,
So here is my question, I got a LG G Flex 2 F510L from south Korea. And I wanted to know if it would be possible to switch the ROM for the H955 (which is the version currently sell in France) (because yeah I'm french ) since they got basically the same hardware...
And I don't want to test it myself because there is no custom recovery yet if I make a mistake etc... So, what do you guys think of my idea ?
It would work flashing it onto your phone, it would perform just like any other android smart phone, presuming they have the same specs. For example, if you flashed one of the h955's that only have 16gb's of memory, it would show in your storage that you only have 8 gb's or so remaining due to the system taking up 23 (in actuality it only uses 9, but it thinks it only has 16.) HOWEVER, even though it would perform just like an android smart phone, it would act like one, but without being capable of using your sim card, until you went back to stock. From what I understand, unless the phone, like the rom you flash, is unlocked, then your phone carrier won't be able to be used on that rom, as it's french, and not south korean. I would say try it, after you get the stock rom to re-flash yours if anything occurs. Don't be stuck like me, waiting for the h950 rom to appear, so I can fix my phone from being incapable of making calls. :crying::crying::crying:
Good luck!
So from what I understand, you tried it but your phone wasn't unlocked ?
Mine is free SIM so it should works... Unfortunately I couldn't find stock ROM for the F510L :crying:
I'm under the impression that even if it's unlocked prior to the flash, it would require another. I can't confirm nor deny this, but I would just wait until your specified stock is released on here.
Alright, I've found this but not sure if this is the entire ROM since it's named "system" and that's not a .kdz or even a .tot
I'll try to unzip it to see what it is exactly, and if it's my ROM, then I'll test the H955 ROM and let you know
So obviously it was just the "system" partition extracted and not the file dump that I need
Well, good effort at least. Eventually, you'll get your hands on it! Good luck.
Thx you sir, hope you'll find yours too
that's a good idea
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Hi guys,
So here is my question, I got a LG G Flex 2 F510L from south Korea. And I wanted to know if it would be possible to switch the ROM for the H955 (which is the version currently sell in France) (because yeah I'm french ) since they got basically the same hardware...
And I don't want to test it myself because there is no custom recovery yet if I make a mistake etc... So, what do you guys think of my idea ?
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I have taken your idea and now I have a brick:good:
ngheokieumy said:
I have taken your idea and now I have a brick:good:
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Ouch Why did you do that without any possibilities to do a Nandroid backup ? :/
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Ouch Why did you do that without any possibilities to do a Nandroid backup ? :/
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backup by faith ???
ngheokieumy said:
backup by faith ???
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You don't get it...
I said that we couldn't do a backup since my first post, so why did you do that ?
Not my fault if you bricked your phone, even if I'm truly sorry for you :/
Drissouille said:
You don't get it...
I said that we couldn't do a backup since my first post, so why did you do that ?
Not my fault if you bricked your phone, even if I'm truly sorry for you :/
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My brick was revived when I up firmware H959 of Taiwan :laugh::victory:
Bravo !
From the original F510L rom, can you see any differences ? Improvements ?
I'm just wondering if it's worth it since my phone isn't bricked at all but still a little laggy sometimes
Drissouille said:
Bravo !
From the original F510L rom, can you see any differences ? Improvements ?
I'm just wondering if it's worth it since my phone isn't bricked at all but still a little laggy sometimes
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Can you point me to a guide used to flash?
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Can you point me to a guide used to flash?
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You can follow this tutorial even if it's for the g3 it should work the same
Thanks. I was able to update to the H959 10D
However I now get the message 'CURRENT VERSION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USER' every time I boot. Doesn't seem to affect anything though. Does anyone have any idea what this means?
Surprisingly though even though this rom has no bloatware to me it's slower than the Rom I had previously (I had an f510S branded to SK TELECOM)
With my previous rom It would only disable cores 4, 7 when things heat up.. but with this firmware it also disables 5+6 as well.
If someone uploads a KDZ for the Korean model i'd probably go back... It seems that LG releases updates for the Korean model first as I was on 10i and could have updated to 15B while everyone else is on 10D and 10e.
hbcdfpq said:
Thanks. I was able to update to the H959 10D
However I now get the message 'CURRENT VERSION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USER' every time I boot. Doesn't seem to affect anything though. Does anyone have any idea what this means?
Surprisingly though even though this rom has no bloatware to me it's slower than the Rom I had previously (I had an f510S branded to SK TELECOM)
With my previous rom It would only disable cores 4, 7 when things heat up.. but with this firmware it also disables 5+6 as well.
If someone uploads a KDZ for the Korean model i'd probably go back... It seems that LG releases updates for the Korean model first as I was on 10i and could have updated to 15B while everyone else is on 10D and 10e.
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Thx for sharing your experience with us !
Mine is a F510L branded to U+ but I'm stuck on 10e since I rooted my phone because the update is forbidden for rooted users even if I unroot my phone with SuperSU.
There is no F510S KDZ so far from what I know sorry
The H955 rom does not work at all on the f510s. I am not sure why
The flashing process goes perfectly, but for some reason there is no cellular service whatsoever.
hbcdfpq said:
The H955 rom does not work at all on the f510s. I am not sure why
The flashing process goes perfectly, but for some reason there is no cellular service whatsoever.
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I guess H955 and H959 don't have the same radio so no cellular service.
Some users got the 5.1.1 update for both F510S and F510L.. Hopefully they'll find a way dor sharing a .kdz with us
So I've been waiting a while for a firmware suitable for my phone, and not sure if I have. It matches my model (SM-G920F), but the carrier/country just says 'Unknown'.
Is it alright to flash an Unknown firmware onto my phone (Which is Unlocked)
No
but you can use smartswitch to flash it it will choose right ROM for you
http://www.samsung.com/uk/smart-switch/samsung-desktop-app.html
tazaga said:
No
but you can use smartswitch to flash it it will choose right ROM for you
http://www.samsung.com/uk/smart-switch/samsung-desktop-app.html
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Soft bricked my phone trying to flash the firmware around 30 minutes ago :/ (Got it working again though luckily!)
I have tried the smart switch method, but it says my device is unsupported
soft bricked
emcardle660 said:
Soft bricked my phone trying to flash the firmware around 30 minutes ago :/ (Got it working again though luckily!)
I have tried the smart switch method, but it says my device is unsupported
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i soft bricked my phone, can you help me out?
Melvinflinny said:
i soft bricked my phone, can you help me out?
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All you have to do is flash the Stock Firmware onto it. (Usually it completely wipes your phone too, but for some reason it didn't wipe any of my stuff!)
you can flash XEF (France) or any 6.0.1 firmware including Vodafone ones, my G920F is also unlocked and flashed the first one that appeared...no problems
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you can flash XEF (France) or any 6.0.1 firmware including Vodafone ones, my G920F is also unlocked and flashed the first one that appeared...no problems
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Thanks for the response. Is there a big difference between flashing the french one, than waiting for a United Kingdom one instead? If so what would the differences be between French and UK firmware?
the UK has two preinstalled Vodafone apps that i disabled via the debloater, the french one has no carrier preinstalled apps, i use the Vodafone one and I'm on Orange network and have no problems I'm too lazy to flash the french one, i was eager to get MM on my device and after installing all the apps i thought to keep the Vodafone one because it runs flawless i recommend a factory reset after flashing the firmware
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the UK has two preinstalled Vodafone apps that i disabled via the debloater, the french one has no carrier preinstalled apps, i use the Vodafone one and I'm on Orange network and have no problems I'm too lazy to flash the french one, i was eager to get MM on my device and after installing all the apps i thought to keep the Vodafone one because it runs flawless i recommend a factory reset after flashing the firmware
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Alright thanks, think I'll go with the French as Vodafone is useless to me anyway!
Was on ATT, unlocked, now on T-Mobile. Phone is 3 yrs old, sketchy; shuts off randomly, has issues. Want to flash firmware, but Sammobile doesn't have 915a. Since it's unlocked and on t-mobile network, can I flash with t-mobile firmware? Can you put any carrier's rom on an unlocked phone? Sammobile has "usa" firmware with no carrier designation.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note-edge/SM-N915R4/USC/
Thanks.
How did it go??
Same phone same problem also on Tmobile now... what did you do??
Use firmware uploaded by makki666
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Same phone same problem also on Tmobile now... what did you do??
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Did you find a solution? I flashed the firmware uploaded by makki666 found in another thread on updates for Note Edge from at&t. Right now am using 6.0.1 but may revert to basic 5.1 1 to get temporary root & get rid of bloatware (have not figured out what is worse, outdated OS or bloatware). If you found a better solution, please posr
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.
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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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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
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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!
Hey folks, recently picked up one of the Flip 3s from T-Mobile on their magenta plan thing. I have desperately been trying to figure out how to change the stock firmware so I could hopefully root it, but nothing is working so far. I'd settle just for being able to change, not root at this point.
Using ODIN I've been able to flash different versions of the T-Mobile firmware, including from what I think is F711U to F711U1 and even a USC one I think, but any attempt at flashing XAA fails and I'm not sure why.
Does anybody know if it's possible to install non T-Mobile stock rom on this, or better yet, also root it?
Thanks in advance if anybody can offer any advice.
are you trying to unlock it?
i’ve got the device in the same plan too and looking for a way to unlock it so i can use it with another SIM
яno such an experience, but it could be useful for me. I am waiting for some competent answers here
Last I've read samsung locked us out. US devices cannot be unlocked
I used ODIN and flashed the Thom Browne firmware to my T-Mobile locked Z Flip 3 and even flashed to the Android 12 beta.
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I used ODIN and flashed the Thom Browne firmware to my T-Mobile locked Z Flip 3 and even flashed to the Android 12 beta.
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Where did you get the odin file thom browne for the aui5 firmware?
ZiddyCat said:
Hey folks, recently picked up one of the Flip 3s from T-Mobile on their magenta plan thing. I have desperately been trying to figure out how to change the stock firmware so I could hopefully root it, but nothing is working so far. I'd settle just for being able to change, not root at this point.
Using ODIN I've been able to flash different versions of the T-Mobile firmware, including from what I think is F711U to F711U1 and even a USC one I think, but any attempt at flashing XAA fails and I'm not sure why.
Does anybody know if it's possible to install non T-Mobile stock rom on this, or better yet, also root it?
Thanks in advance if anybody can offer any advice.
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What ODIN are you using and I'm assuming it is on Bit 1?
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What ODIN are you using and I'm assuming it is on Bit 1?
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I had accidentally gone up to bit 2 but using an odin that let me flash regardless of model mismatch I managed to get the most recent version of the stock firmware on it anyway. So now I no longer have to deal with the t-mobile bloat on top of it at least.
It's sad these things probably won't be rootable for a while but I can at least live with that.
Ok so you got it to U1 then?
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I had accidentally gone up to bit 2 but using an odin that let me flash regardless of model mismatch I managed to get the most recent version of the stock firmware on it anyway. So now I no longer have to deal with the t-mobile bloat on top of it at least.
It's sad these things probably won't be rootable for a while but I can at least live with that.
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So you got it to U1 then?