Hey guys, I recently purchased an LG G3 AT&T Factory unlocked so other network carriers can be used. But when I click software update it already says I'm updated (CURRENTLY RUNNING LOLLIPOP 5.0.1) so I assume you need to have an AT&T sim card to update your software.
Is there like any way to bypass that so I can update my phone to android 6.0? If so how? and would I need to have it factory unlocked again?
I'm new to this, so detailed explanation would be deeply appreciated!
Cheers!
Nonu485 said:
Hey guys, I recently purchased an LG G3 AT&T Factory unlocked so other network carriers can be used. But when I click software update it already says I'm updated (CURRENTLY RUNNING LOLLIPOP 5.0.1) so I assume you need to have an AT&T sim card to update your software.
Is there like any way to bypass that so I can update my phone to android 6.0? If so how? and would I need to have it factory unlocked again?
I'm new to this, so detailed explanation would be deeply appreciated!
Cheers!
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The AT&T model does not come factory unlocked. It's a carrier model and has to be manually unlocked. So if you bought it new it cannot be new as the seller would of had to open it to unlock it.
But no there is no other way to do OTA updates on it without an AT&T sim, go phone sim , or H2O prepaid sim.
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hyelton said:
The AT&T model does not come factory unlocked. It's a carrier model and has to be manually unlocked. So if you bought it new it cannot be new as the seller would of had to open it to unlock it.
But no there is no other way to do OTA updates on it without an AT&T sim, go phone sim , or H2O prepaid sim.
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Could I possibly download the official release rom and install it manually using a PC?
Nonu485 said:
Could I possibly download the official release rom and install it manually using a PC?
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Yes but the latest is KitKat so you would be downgrading. Since its the AT&T model it's tot method only. And the latest tot file is kitkat.
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H2O sim
Can the H2O sim work outside the US
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The AT&T model does not come factory unlocked. It's a carrier model and has to be manually unlocked.
But no there is no other way to do OTA updates on it without an AT&T sim, go phone sim , or H2O prepaid sim.
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OTA updates won't work with other AT&T MVNOs besides H20?
lmacmil said:
OTA updates won't work with other AT&T MVNOs besides H20?
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Like? And no usually not.
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hyelton said:
Like? And no usually not.
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Like Consumer Cellular.
Lg g3 at&t factory unlocked firmware update question
lmacmil said:
Like Consumer Cellular.
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No it wouldn't work with that.
H2O sims can be gotten for under $1 on Amazon or eBay. And you don't have to add money to activate them.
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hyelton said:
No it wouldn't work with that.
H2O sims can be gotten for under $1 on Amazon or eBay. And you don't have to add money to activate them.
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So if I got a used AT&T G3, I could buy an H2O sim, activate it, get the OTA Marshmallow update, the remove that sim and put in my CC sim? Even if I had to buy the $10 Paygo plan, it would be worth it
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So if I got a used AT&T G3, I could buy an H2O sim, activate it, get the OTA Marshmallow update, the remove that sim and put in my CC sim? Even if I had to buy the $10 Paygo plan, it would be worth it
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Yes you can. As long as the used G3 was not rooted you can OTA update.
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Yes you can. As long as the used G3 was not rooted you can OTA update.
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Will an unlocked D850 receive the update or does it still have to be locked to AT&T? A lot of D850s on eBay are unlocked.
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lmacmil said:
Will an unlocked D850 receive the update or does it still have to be locked to AT&T? A lot of D850s on eBay are unlocked.
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The unlocked ones will get the updates just fine. But you still will need an active AT&T sim or H2O sim to get the update.
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The unlocked ones will get the updates just fine. But you still will need an active AT&T sim or H2O sim to get the update.
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Roger that. Thanks. (Still watching Ebay auctions waiting for a deal!) ?
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Hey were you able to install marshmallow on at&t D850 by ordering H2O sim?
Please do mention when you inserted that sim then you were in H2O network range or overseas? (as I am in New Zealand)
and how did you manage to install after inserting sim?
Thanks for helping pal.
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Like Consumer Cellular.
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No it wouldn't work with that.
H2O sims can be gotten for under $1 on Amazon or eBay. And you don't have to add money to activate them.
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Actually, you should get OTA updates on Consumer Cellular. They are my carrier and I have received several updates on my AT&T G3, including one just today. New software version is now D85030p.
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Roger that. Thanks. (Still watching Ebay auctions waiting for a deal!) ?
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Word of caution. Be familiar with how to revert to KK using the tot method. I say this because if the phone has been rooted, and all that was done was uninstall the root app and factory reset, the phone may not take an OTA update as it will read the system as modified. Plenty of discussion on this here in the forums. Also keep in mind that there is no permanent root method for MM as of yet.
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Word of caution. Be familiar with how to revert to KK using the tot method.
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I bought a 2015 Moto G instead of the LG G3. Decided to go with something not quite so large and with manufacturer (as opposed to carrier) support for MM. After looking at them "in the flesh" I decided the G3 was a larger phone than I wanted. Thanks for your help.
Rcovery problem
Hi, I have LG G3 D850.I am from Bulgaria my phone is from USA. I want to update it 6.0 with CM13 official but when i installed TWRP it says that i don't have root access. Can you help me ?
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Hi, I have LG G3 D850.I am from Bulgaria my phone is from USA. I want to update it 6.0 with CM13 official but when i installed TWRP it says that i don't have root access. Can you help me ?
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Not sure why your posting in this thread, CM 13 is not stock or official firmware. You first need to ROOT your device.
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So right now I confused about I can't turn on hotspot and never get software up.
Is that because my att phone with tmobile network?
If is please tell me how to fix it? maybe get tmobile rom?
Put an att Sim card in the phone and then it should allow you to update the software
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May work but all my friends have iphone
Other way I can try? get a tmobile rom?
How about hotsopt?
tdevaughn said:
Put an att Sim card in the phone and then it should allow you to update the software
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Best Buy sells an unlocked version of the G920T - http://goo.gl/bk4ukE
It's not T-Mobile. It's unlocked and has no carrier bloat - just the usual Samsung stuff. It shows "4G" for LTE. (Edit: Correction - after the OTA referenced below, it shows H+ and LTE)
It came with 5.1.1 out of the box, build ending in COG3.
It had a 272mb software update immediately available that took it up to the build ending in COK1 and added the Android Security Patch Level line showing 2015-11-01.
Just curious how this model fits into the other unlocked models (f, i, etc.). Did Samsung simply take the T-Mobile model and sell a variant unlocked with no T-Mobile influence?
Sorry to bump this but I'm seeing a few more of these in the wild now and trying to figure it out. It's gotta have the same internals as the T-Mobile variant since the model number is the same, I'm assuming anyway? The full model is SM-G920TZKAX, but the packaging and phone just shorten it to T. The T-Mobile model is SM-G920TZDATMB. I guess knowing what the letters after G920T mean would be helpful.
From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
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grneyez said:
From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
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What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).
I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
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What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).
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I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
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It's been so long on a Samsung device... no idea what smart switch is. Need to do some reading to get caught up. Thx
Smart Switch replaced Samsung Kies, which replaced Odin. Welcome
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I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.
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I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.
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How can you tell what bands it has?
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How can you tell what bands it has?
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I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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you can also see the specs for the phone on Samsung's website. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-G920TZKAXAR
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900),B3(1800),B4 (AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B12(700),B17(700),B20(800)
Firmware?
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA
Does this work with Samsung Pay?
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?
diznanl said:
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?
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Samsung pay is working on mine
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i bought this phone too and im att network. do i use tmobile or att for mods?
Yes
rzracer2 said:
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA
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Yes. You can load T-Mobile firmware onto it. You just get all the TMobile extra stuff. Thats the same "unlocked" model sold by Rent A Center.
Marshmallow now available
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
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diznanl
diznanl said:
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl
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Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
knightboy09 said:
Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
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I'm also curious about this.
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Currently this variant is awaiting official upgrade, most nougat roms are not going to work fully as call audio is broken, you may need to wait till official update is released to have all functions.
"I have some news with respect to our Android Marshmallow 6.0 upgrades.
This afternoon we have started to fully rollout Android Marshmallow 6.0 on 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd Gen) with the following carriers; Verizon, Sprint and USC.
In addition, we have started the soak test period in Brazil and India retail for the 2015 Moto X Play and in Brazil retail for the 2015 Moto X Force.
We are continuing to work to rollout Android Marshmallow 6.0 to the previously announced devices as listed on the Official Motorola Blog.
Thanks and enjoy!"
Posted on G+ 5 hrs ago by David Shuster of Motorola
Any update on AT&T?
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t2jbird said:
Any update on AT&T?
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I'm in the same boat, I'm on Cricket. Other sites stated At&t & T-Mobile (probably) to follow...
I'm reading other people are popping out their SIMs and getting the update : "Just installed my marshmallow update on my Moto x pure edition. I'm neither on any of the US carriers. I took out my sim, searched for updates and I got the OTA update notification and installed. Good luck guys! "
This has NOT worked for me
oops, pulled sim and updated. Hopefully, this will not effect the tmobile carrier update..
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DJTeeJay said:
I'm reading other people are popping out their SIMs and getting the update : "Just installed my marshmallow update on my Moto x pure edition. I'm neither on any of the US carriers. I took out my sim, searched for updates and I got the OTA update notification and installed. Good luck guys! "
This has NOT worked for me
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Tried rebooting after pulling SIM, if it was still on when pulling it then checking for the update?
mademan420 said:
Tried rebooting after pulling SIM, if it was still on when pulling it then checking for the update?
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I've tried every which way
DJTeeJay said:
I've tried every which way
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hopefully you wont have to do this but when i had my Nexus 6 i bought directly from moto with my verizon SIM in it, I had to do a factory reset with the SIM removed in order for it to get the OTAs that were pushed directly from google.:fingers-crossed:
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hopefully you wont have to do this but when i had my Nexus 6 i bought directly from moto with my verizon SIM in it, I had to do a factory reset with the SIM removed in order for it to get the OTAs that were pushed directly from google.:fingers-crossed:
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That's exactly what I was thinking of trying...
Anyone know the build number is it the same as the soak test earlier
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dcmarch said:
Anyone know the build number is it the same as the soak test earlier
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Yes, it is
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Thanks
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Why is anyone waiting at this point anyway? We know the files are the same and the download is available for anyone to flash. There is no T-Mobile update coming other than this one.
What's the build number of the latest rollout?
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Why is anyone waiting at this point anyway? We know the files are the same and the download is available for anyone to flash. There is no T-Mobile update coming other than this one.
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In general I would agree, but if there technically is no difference, why didn't GSM users on ATT and TMo get the update? Band 12 certification is only a TMo issue, so shouldn't have impacted ATT.
I have this nagging feeling that Moto isn't telling us something, and with the absence of a true signed factory restore file, I'm a little gun shy about flashing something that may impact my ability to get a proper OTA a little down the line...
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While I'm technically on ATT my just received replacement MXP has not seen a sim card yet and I get the OTA just fine.
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In general I would agree, but if there technically is no difference, why didn't GSM users on ATT and TMo get the update? Band 12 certification is only a TMo issue, so shouldn't have impacted ATT.
I have this nagging feeling that Moto isn't telling us something, and with the absence of a true signed factory restore file, I'm a little gun shy about flashing something that may impact my ability to get a proper OTA a little down the line...
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I tried yesterday. I turned off my phone, removed my sim card and reboot it. No OTA. Well, I'm in Canada so maybe that didn't help much. [emoji14]
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In Utah, removed sim card, waited a few minutes checked for update, no dice! Repeated the process multiple fine with no chance. Bought moto x through moto maker and rocking T-Mobile
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UK always gets left behind
Finally just got update with Cricket Wireless SIM card Inserted.
Hi guys i need to know how to install a d850 6.0 software outside USA since im from Argentina i dont have a at&t sim card.
Is there any kdz software or something?.
Can i install d855 without any issue or hard brick?.
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lapocha5 said:
Hi guys i need to know how to install a d850 6.0 software outside USA since im from Argentina i dont have a at&t sim card.
Is there any kdz software or something?.
Can i install d855 without any issue or hard brick?.
Thanks.-
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This has already been discussed many of times. And nothing has changed. You MUST use an AT&T or h2o SIM card to get the update. The D850 is tot only there's no kdz for AT&T models. And no you cannot flash wrong model firmware.
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hyelton said:
This has already been discussed many of times. And nothing has changed. You MUST use an AT&T or h2o SIM card to get the update. The D850 is tot only there's no kdz for AT&T models. And no you cannot flash wrong model firmware.
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Ok thanks, so im stuck at 5.0.1 and my only option is cyanogenmod.
Thanks.
Please close this post.
lapocha5 said:
Ok thanks, so im stuck at 5.0.1 and my only option is cyanogenmod.
Thanks.
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You can also see if there is a stock based flash able custom rom. But haven't looked in awhile for the AT&T model.
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I'll chime in with the reminder that after updating to stock MM, you might never be able to rollback to an earlier firmware or root the device should you decide that you would like to do so.
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I'll chime in with the reminder that after updating to stock MM, you might never be able to rollback to an earlier firmware or root the device should you decide that you would like to do so.
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Thank you, i´ll stay in 5.0.1. which is working just fine till cm 14 arrives (if it does).
I see this has been asked quite a few times, but I want to clarify a little further.
I'm in New Zealand, so I can't update my LG G3 to android 6.0 as I need an AT&T sim card. I was wondering if I could use an expired at&t sim, without a plan or credit or anything like that, to update my phone.
Thanks!
Paaavlova said:
I see this has been asked quite a few times, but I want to clarify a little further.
I'm in New Zealand, so I can't update my LG G3 to android 6.0 as I need an AT&T sim card. I was wondering if I could use an expired at&t sim, without a plan or credit or anything like that, to update my phone.
Thanks!
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Won't know till you tried. But I highly doubt it would work though. Only way to know is to try
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hyelton said:
Won't know till you tried. But I highly doubt it would work though. Only way to know is to try
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Alrighty, thanks!