My question is does M8 need a different rom for every variant like LG G3 or it has a unified rom that I can flash on every variant?
Most ROMS work on all carriers but you should verify compatibility first. For example, Verizon will have different radios compared to Sprint. Using the wrong radio for your carrier will cause problems however as long as you are s-off it's pretty hard to brick the phone.
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I was wondering if I could flash galaxy S 3 international version with any carrier specific custom rom like Verizon /at&t etc and vice versa. I see there are many ROMs which aren't available for international variant but for some carrier.
I know there must be some carrier differences and little other small security patches, but does that mean I can use any ROM or I would face problems like glitches/soft brick etc?
I know in Sony, HTC it is not a problem but how about Samsung ?
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Hello
I was wondering if I could flash galaxy S 3 international version with any carrier specific custom rom like Verizon /at&t etc and vice versa. I see there are many ROMs which aren't available for international variant but for some carrier.
I know there must be some carrier differences and little other small security patches, but does that mean I can use any ROM or I would face problems like glitches/soft brick etc?
I know in Sony, HTC it is not a problem but how about Samsung ?
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I wouldn't even attempt to flash a rom that's meant for a Verizon phone for an international S3. The phones are similar yes but they are different in so many ways. You could hard brick your phone if you attempt to flash a rom that's not meant for your phone
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Hnk1 said:
Hello
I was wondering if I could flash galaxy S 3 international version with any carrier specific custom rom like Verizon /at&t etc and vice versa. I see there are many ROMs which aren't available for international variant but for some carrier.
I know there must be some carrier differences and little other small security patches, but does that mean I can use any ROM or I would face problems like glitches/soft brick etc?
I know in Sony, HTC it is not a problem but how about Samsung ?
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There are a few good threads on XDA for porting roms. Porting between Verizon and international shouldn't take to long. As long as you stay in the s3 family most of the porting is copy past stuff.
Thinking about switching from Sprint to AT&T and grabbing the G4 when it comes out. Is the G3 easily "mod-able"? I only ask because my brother has the S5 and Samsung has locked that bootloader so tight, there's no way flash custom kernels or modify radios. Is it the same for LG devices?
Thanks
Ascertion said:
Thinking about switching from Sprint to AT&T and grabbing the G4 when it comes out. Is the G3 easily "mod-able"? I only ask because my brother has the S5 and Samsung has locked that bootloader so tight, there's no way flash custom kernels or modify radios. Is it the same for LG devices?
Thanks
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LG you don't have to unlock the boot loader. It's called something (can't place my mind on the name) that bypasses so you can flash custom Roms. If you'd look at the development thread you'll see all the mods/Roms
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AT&T has locked the bootloader on the G3, and likely the G4 as well.
The only reason we on AT&T have custom ROMs is because the code has been "broken" to properly sign custom ROMs and recovery images, which trick the bootloader into thinking that these are "allowed" software.
In essence, it is *as if* the AT&T LG G3 has an unlocked bootloader and development can thus move forward.
It may or may NOT ever happen with the AT&T G4. I don't think we know yet.
I suggest further reading and discussion around here before jumping in on the G4 is custom ROMs are an essential for you.
I recently received an AT&T G3 from a friend and would like to use it on T-Mobile, with T-Mobile's wi-fi calling enabled since I get terrible signal inside my home. The phone is currently sim locked to AT&T. I do have it rooted but that's as far as I've gone.
I have two questions:
1) what is the best way to sim unlock? does anyone recommend a service? I'd like to get this done quickly so that I can begin messing with it on T-Mobile.
2) will I be able to install a stock T-Mo ROM on the device to access T-Mo specific features/apps, and how would I go about doing that? I am familiar with flashing ZIPs and reverting back to stock, but I've never gone cross-carrier before. Does it even matter?
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I recently received an AT&T G3 from a friend and would like to use it on T-Mobile, with T-Mobile's wi-fi calling enabled since I get terrible signal inside my home. The phone is currently sim locked to AT&T. I do have it rooted but that's as far as I've gone.
I have two questions:
1) what is the best way to sim unlock? does anyone recommend a service? I'd like to get this done quickly so that I can begin messing with it on T-Mobile.
2) will I be able to install a stock T-Mo ROM on the device to access T-Mo specific features/apps, and how would I go about doing that? I am familiar with flashing ZIPs and reverting back to stock, but I've never gone cross-carrier before. Does it even matter?
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If the phone was fully paid off you can unlock it for free on att website.
No you cannot. You'll run into big issues and or soft brick you can only flash what your model is. You may flash a custom D851 based custom rom if that's available if someone's built it for the D850 but you cannot flash other models stock roms.
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hyelton said:
If the phone was fully paid off you can unlock it for free on att website.
No you cannot. You'll run into big issues and or soft brick you can only flash what your model is. You may flash a custom D851 based custom rom if that's available if someone's built it for the D850 but you cannot flash other models stock roms.
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Thank you hyelton. Have you heard of any D851 based ROMs with wifi calling enabled that will work on the D850?
thescinema said:
Thank you hyelton. Have you heard of any D851 based ROMs with wifi calling enabled that will work on the D850?
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Sorry I have not, never had to do so but I have seen it around before. Check out the development section for the D850 you may find something there custom rom wise.
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Dear ,
I have an unlocked LG G3 D850. It had the at&t and it was causing problems with day to day use. I put twrp, cloudyg3, and rooted. Of course 5.0 is not good, so I want to either revert back to 4.4 or 6.0, but without at&t bloatware.
My question is, can I flash the D855 on the D850? This is not a device specific question. Does at&t change the hardware? Can I flash a non at&t on an at&t device? I would flash the new 6.0 at&t but do not want the bloatware. I would also like to keep it like stock lg, without the CM launcher or that stuff.
Again, this is a general question and not device specific.
Thank you modders!
(I researched and saw no answer to my question anywhere)
Hi All,
Is there any way to essentially put Tmo version of the software on the AT&T LG G5?
I gave my AT&T G5 to a friend, with the unlock code, and they've been fine on Tmo, but I've noticed they are not getting the AT&T updates (Sept 30). In additional I see the Tmo Updates are further ahead than AT&T anyways.
Since they are on Tmo, is there anyway to flash the stock Tmo software on?
Thanks in advance!
I hear its possible but you would run into so many problems such as bootloops and bricks. Its best advised you dont flash t mobile firmware on it. I remember when I had an LG G2 from verizon someone made a stock custom rom the the t mobile variant. That would be your best option, to make a custom rom from the t mobile g5 and flash it to the at&t variant. But since it will be a custom rom, you will get notifications saying you have an ota but they never work