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I currently own a droidx on verizon but I'm tired of the monthly $110 so I am switching to t mobile $30 prepaid. I just ordered a unlocked lg g2x running android 2.2 from ebay. It appears to be an amazing phone. I have experience in rooting the droid x installing roms etc. but lg is newish to me.
I assume first I should root the phone then install a boot loader and do a backup.
But after I'm a little hazy about. Do I update it then root it again or is there a one click program that will update and install root from my current version?
I assume tethering works in the same manner. And I can't find anything new about throttle override for t mobile. Does one exist? I mean I typically use 6gb every month now.
Thanks for your help and guidance
Mike
Boot loader is already unlocked. No need to root. Simply install cwm via nvflash. Download the rom you want to use. And install it via cwm. All the info you need is in the dev section.
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Thanks, as soon as my phone comes I'll be ready. Hope it goes well
And this will update it to the current 2.3 right?
Dracoriddler said:
Thanks, as soon as my phone comes I'll be ready. Hope it goes well
And this will update it to the current 2.3 right?
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Yeah if you flash a 2.3 rom. If you want to update the base band you need to kdz flash v21e
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Thanks again! Btw what is the sim size so I can order it?
Also you know anything about the last stuff I mentioned?
Thanks for everything
Dracoriddler said:
Thanks again! Btw what is the sim size so I can order it?
Also you know anything about the last stuff I mentioned?
Thanks for everything
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Tethering works fine for me on stock or rooted. No known way to over ride throttle right now. The sim is the standard sized sim it's NOT a micro sim.
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I got my phone in this week, it actually shipped with:
version 2.3.3
baseband m6600a-scautnz-2.0.9720t 1[jul 15 2011 10:00:00] mp:trulge_08.09.02r_mdm
kernal 2.6.32.9
software lg-p999-v21e
build gri40
I plan on using the phone on he $30 dollar plan because I plan on travelling and swapping sim cards when I visit my friend in japan among other places. The phone is unlocked and works with a AT&T card I hope it works outside the country too.
This lg is alot different than my droidx and an lg optimus I worked on. between what you told me and what the Guide told me, think I understand. I havent put anything on the phone yet, been waiting for my sim card
Question though, is there a reason to update the baseband? and when/if I do will it interfer with forgien sims?
LG G2X is a "stock android" it doesn't have a overlay or different UI on it... but does have a butt load of LG (poopy) coding, which is why root and a different rom is so good.
there is no reason to change base-band, IMO, from the one you are on. I had the latest base-band (Mar '12) and it has a little pllus to it like the GPS was a tad bit faster, but it had more downfalls, you cant have any other custom rom on it besides the one Kwes is working on and that won't cut it for my personal flavor as it doesn't get the kind of battery life CM7 base roms will get FOR ME.
base-band should not make a difference when it comes to changing sim cards and traveling.
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?
jntdroid said:
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?
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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.
Thanks,
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?
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Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
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I'm also curious about this.
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Bump?
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grobillard said:
Bump?
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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.
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?
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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
hyelton said:
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
lmacmil said:
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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hyelton said:
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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hyelton said:
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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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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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 ?
tolev65 said:
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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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.-
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).
Great. Root/TWRP/all that comes with it is out for the LG V20... H918
but anyone have news, or better, ever try to root the Canadian Version ? (H915)
I'm SOOOO frustrated with Mobile Manufacturer. All I want is a powerfull phone, with the possibility to add storage (sdcard), change the damm battery and the possibility to install custom roms.
But it seems the word out there these days is to avoid those 3 things as much as possible... ARG!!!
Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
Any news on LG-H915?
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Also waiting! Had a Note 7 and G5 canadian No Roots for them either!
Infernal Satan said:
Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
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Emilius said:
Any news on LG-H915?
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesn't have service. I do not recommend trying it
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man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
AllGamer said:
man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
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Unsure of who you mean?
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Unsure of who you mean?
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sorry my bad,
I went back, re-read all the H915 and it was actually you and 2 other guys talking about it, so NVM
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I just remember there was someone on here who had the H915 and was on AT&T. Not entirely sure why there would be two different models - but at least the vast majority seem to be H910.
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The method does work on the h915 but i am unsure of the status on his service. One of the devs owns this device.
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
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Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
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Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
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Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
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That's very unfortunate he hasn't been on for 2 days. I would test myself, but this is my daily driver, and I have no dev experience to debug issues that may araise.
Thank you for figuring out how to root, and unlock the BL regardless.
We hope the Dev of the h915 gets back online to provide us any updates on the progress to unlock the BL and root this model. It would be very nice to get them get them ready before Christmas day... but well, I guess we are gonna have to wait a bit longer. I know that most of us promise a nice donation if we get there anytime soon. This won't be forgotten for sure.
While root is nice and this is my first device I've used that doesnt have root remember to weigh the pros and cons. With no current method to revert you may lose out on any future otas and be stuck forever on your current android version. Personally I am in no rush although i am curious about it working for the 915. If there ever is a revert method i would be more inclined to try rooting
i actually find it a positive thing to stay in a known good version of android where things works.
I've noticed with each never version of android, things keeps getting locked down more and more.
I never went for Apple because of its lock down policy, and now Google is slowly becoming another Apple, trying to lock down the phones so people have no freedom of choice to tinkle around with their ROM, just all in the name of keeping Dev happy, because they claim when user has too much power, then their work is not safe. (by that they mean they can't milk money dry to the end users, if end users have the ability to hack)