is there any way to spoof (or change) a phones product name on andrioid 2.3 aka gingerbread?
to make a little clearer what i want and why i want it here is my problem:
i bought a wp7 phone together with a t-mobile germany contract. this includes navigon select. long story short: dropped the phone, broke the digitizer, replacement worked less than satisfying, retired the phone and got myself an alcatel 991d since i wasnt completely satisfied with wp7 and also wanted a phone with dual sim capabilities.
only problem i got now: navigon select is available for android, iOS and wp - as long as you got a t-mobile contract. so far so good. but its also limited to several brands of phones like samsung, htc, nokia or lg - at least when you made your contract directly with t-mobile instead of one of the resellers like debitel, mobilcom or whatever there is reselling t-mobile contracts.
do what i need now is to - i'll put it simple, knowing its most likely not that simple at all - change the environment variable saying "this is an alcatel 991d" into something like "this is an HTC xyz" (whatever model runs gingerbread too)...
is that possible in ANY way?
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ok that looks like this topic draws WAY to much attention.
Dear friends
I would like to know if it's possible to edit/change the model number of my Samsung S5 from SM-G900V to SM_G900M.
The country I currently live in is working on a project so that only certain and registered phone models will work with the local carriers come 1st January 2015. Basically what they are trying to do is force their citizens to buy mobile phones from local carriers only and thus your phone will come with the required model number for your phone to work so we are desperately looking for a way around this problem.
Please help us!
Kind regards
you can change some information of your phone by editing build.prop but these will be fake info
I'm sure, after using as provisional phone an asus zenphone 2, with dual-sim dual-active a dual-sim phone is now on my check list.
I never read about Sony plans to export to usa the Dual-Sim version (I consider they fail not selling it on amazon) for Unlocked Market.
So anyone known here where to purchase it online?
I live in the UK, and bought the dual sim verison of the Z3 from http://www.mobicity.co.uk/ They might sell the Z5, too - check with them.
The company is registered in England and I paid with paypal - I felt this gave me an added layer of protection. They claim phones have manufacturer's warranty but I am not sure Sony would honour it as I am not sure this model is meant to be sold in the US or the UK. In other words, I took a calculated risk knowing that, in case of problems, it would have been complicated to claim the warranty - which I am never too worried about as I tend to root my phones anyway, which voids the warranty.
Be very very sure to check network frequencies and compatibility. When I bought my Z3 dual, it wasn't compatible with my EE British sim (EE is a network). I had to upgrade the software. Searching on forums it turned out that other networks have the same problem, too. Anyway, I have had my Z3 for almost 10 months and I'm very happy with it
Thank you, I've checked the frequencies for the dual sim version and has no issues or restrictions with T-Mobile or AT&T. (LTE 2,4,12,17 is on both dual sim versions).
At the moment there is only one retailer selling it thru Amazon, but a bit expensive (900$) I hope soon more retailers sell it.
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I got mine from this eBay retailer: www.ebay.com/usr/qd_us He has the dual-SIM variant too, and prices are pretty good
Mine was shipped from Taiwan to Canada in 3 days.
AcostaJA said:
Thank you, I've checked the frequencies for the dual sim version and has no issues or restrictions with T-Mobile or AT&T. (LTE 2,4,12,17 is on both dual sim versions).
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Sometimes just checking the frequencies is not enough.
Look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help/z3-dual-d6633-sim-compatibility-issues-t2932027
The D6633 (Z3 dual sim) had a firmware that was incompatible with some carriers, and only once a new firmware came out did the phone become compatible with those carriers (EE in the UK and some others).
Why? I have no clue...
Of course I wish you won't have any issues, but bear in mind that, should you do, you may have very little recourse if you bought from a foreign vendor that, well, never guaranteed compatibility with your specific network.
Expansys offering Dual $669, however you only get 6 month warranty.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/tag2.aspx?tag=Sony-Xperia-Z5-Dual
Can i please get some advice? (sorry a bit long but thought i need to provide the background info).
I have been given a Samsung Note 7 as a compensation-related gift by my network operator Vodafone and to cut a very long story short i have almost exhausted all possibilities with Vodafone and Samsung to get it exchanged for a different model or a credit.
I am currently looking at the possibilities of keeping my Note 7 if i feel i can assess (and possibly repair) it privately to confirm the safety implications and any other issues that may come up.
My questions are as follows:
1. Has anyone had success changing the Imei and model number? The reason is to protect myself from network barring and to retain app support. I have a previous Note and can use the imei. My plan was to change the model to G935F that of an S7 Edge. (There are some sites i came across but I wasn’t sure the guides were tested)
2. Can i root it and will i be able to update it regularly from core android?
3. Will the Wifi-calling feature work? Sounds like a small thing but its quite important. I have this feature on my Note 7 already and activated on my account and its very useful to me.
I live in the UK and I am an Engineer by trade. I worked for a cellular phone repair centre a number of years ago that specialised with Samsung and Nokia phones.
Whilst i have some experience and contacts in the industry, my knowledge of the current software/ firmware platforms on the market is limited so i would greatly appreciate any advice you can give.
Thanks in advance
Hi guys,
Here in Eastern Europe (and according to the recent AP article on eBay as well) dual-sim 955FD is cheaper than single-sim 955F.
Could someone explain why is it so? What problems may I have with custom ROMs and other flashables for 955FD? Some member explained here that CSCs are universal. Does it mean that main ROM part (not radio) is universal too and dual/single can be switched via some flag or so? In my opinion, dual-sim is more complicated technically (considering even extra cubic millimeters for the second sim, the hardware should be slightly 'compressed' comparing to 955F , not mentioning software complications ) .
The bottom line is... where is the catch (for modifications lover) ? Would/did you buy FD instead of F ?
Thanks
I bought the FD instead of the F as it was MUCH cheaper.
The box is either Korean or Chinese, I can't tell, but the device is exactly the same as a single sim variant. Both support microSD cards too
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Hi guys,
Here in Eastern Europe (and according to the recent AP article on eBay as well) dual-sim 955FD is cheaper than single-sim 955F.
Could someone explain why is it so? What problems may I have with custom ROMs and other flashables for 955FD? Some member explained here that CSCs are universal. Does it mean that main ROM part (not radio) is universal too and dual/single can be switched via some flag or so? In my opinion, dual-sim is more complicated technically (considering even extra cubic millimeters for the second sim, the hardware should be slightly 'compressed' comparing to 955F , not mentioning software complications ) .
The bottom line is... where is the catch (for modifications lover) ? Would/did you buy FD instead of F ?
Thanks
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If i have to guess most double SIM models are from Korea and else where in Asia because officially they dont get sold in Europe and "america" . To make one function in europe you have to open the package enter a sim from the home country and use it for 5min. So you buy a open box from a unknown seller. This might push the price down. This is pure guessing.
@From0toHero, I wouldn't agree on necessity of homecountry sim - there is a lot of offers on eBay of factory-sealed, country-unlocked 955FDs (no mentions about specific activation flow, should work OOTB).
But after some investigation I would agree that low price tag comes from gray import and blurry warranty scheme (declared as "US return address, foreign manufacturer warranty" ).
Though I've never bought officially imported and certified devices because in my country it automatically means cosmic price =)
As for ROMs compatibility , currently all ROMs are stock-based and F/FD compatible, but I'm interested in possible AOSP developments.
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@From0toHero, I wouldn't agree on necessity of homecountry sim - there is a lot of offers on eBay of factory-sealed, country-unlocked 955FDs (no mentions about specific activation flow, should work OOTB).
But after some investigation I would agree that low price tag comes from gray import and blurry warranty scheme (declared as "US return address, foreign manufacturer warranty" ).
Though I've never bought officially imported and certified devices because in my country it automatically means cosmic price =)
As for ROMs compatibility , currently all ROMs are stock-based and F/FD compatible, but I'm interested in possible AOSP developments.
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Where are you from mate?
From Belarus.
Btw, appears that FD is officially here: the only retailer sells it for $1030.
I got et the distinct feeeling the s8 dual sim is much more widely released than previous samsung dual sim phones. mine is the Ltin American version i bought locally in the caribbean and it comes with officla Samsung warranty in-country. Previously, I had bought the s7 Edge from Amazon, it came with "international waranty", which actually meant NO international warranty, when i cracked the screen, i had to have the phone sent back to egypt (which is where the Amazon seller had sourced the phone from), local Samsung service refused to repair the phone even though i wasnt (and couldnt, as it was accidental damage by way of clumsy fingers)) asking for in-warranty repair but was going tonpay the full repaur price.
Not sure why these are cheaper - at 1030, there is nothing cheap about these. The 64gb s8 plus I got in Trinidad cost 910 US$ - thats the cheapest I could find in-country.
Note 7 FD or dualism were also cheaper. I have purchased both and only use one sim lol. Both worked perfectly.
Sent from my S8+Rooted
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I got et the distinct feeeling the s8 dual sim is much more widely released than previous samsung dual sim phones. mine is the Ltin American version i bought locally in the caribbean and it comes with officla Samsung warranty in-country. Previously, I had bought the s7 Edge from Amazon, it came with "international waranty", which actually meant NO international warranty, when i cracked the screen, i had to have the phone sent back to egypt (which is where the Amazon seller had sourced the phone from), local Samsung service refused to repair the phone even though i wasnt (and couldnt, as it was accidental damage by way of clumsy fingers)) asking for in-warranty repair but was going tonpay the full repaur price.
Not sure why these are cheaper - at 1030, there is nothing cheap about these. The 64gb s8 plus I got in Trinidad cost 910 US$ - thats the cheapest I could find in-country.
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Here in Switzerland i saw the 8+ 64gb singel sim for 749.- swiss. Thats around 780 Dollars.
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@From0toHero, I wouldn't agree on necessity of homecountry sim - there is a lot of offers on eBay of factory-sealed, country-unlocked 955FDs (no mentions about specific activation flow, should work OOTB).
But after some investigation I would agree that low price tag comes from gray import and blurry warranty scheme (declared as "US return address, foreign manufacturer warranty" ).
Though I've never bought officially imported and certified devices because in my country it automatically means cosmic price =)
As for ROMs compatibility , currently all ROMs are stock-based and F/FD compatible, but I'm interested in possible AOSP developments.
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I purchased a 955FD in Kuwait city last December. Having an issue with No wifi calling in the USA, so can I flash the Deutsche Telekom software version for dual sim card and get wifi calling, and if so would it work on t mobile USA? Also would i change the csc at the same time?
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