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I have just bought an unlocked skyrocket and I live in the UK.
I'm very happy with it,
1)It is running 2.3.5 and I can't upgrade it and shows a communication failed error there is an update but it's not available cos the servers are busy I went to device manager and cleared the cache and it still says the same thing. How do I upgrade?
2) What is the best way to remove the AT&T apps
3) what is the best and safest method to root which does a proper unroot later if required?
4)How do remove carrier iq as it is on this device?
5)Is there anyway to remove the AT&T branding?
I would be so happy if an expert could help me
Thank you in advance

This is the method that I used to root. But be careful when you do it. Supposedly this doesn't work with the 2.3.6 update.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sk...27-want-root-under-10-minutes-what-i-did.html
After that, I used Root Uninstaller (in the market) to freeze or uninstall apps I didn't want. Another popular app to uninstall bloatware is Titanium Backup.
Unfortunately, I have no experience with putting the device back to stock.
Not sure how to remove Carrier IQ. I think this requires a custom rom (can someone else confirm?).

[Q] Brand new to everything root related, some simple questions i hope.

Ok here we go thank you to whoever takes the time to answer these sorry if I sound uneducated in this field but I have no idea what I am doing really.
1) I am running a Galaxy S4 through Koodo (Canadian) sgh-i337m baseband I337MVLUFNE1 the build number is the same but with KOT49H. added to the front of it, my question is is it possible to unlock my bootloader I've seen posts about AT&T locking theirs or something and I wasn't sure.
2) Secondly I've rooted my phone using Odin and how can I tell if my bootloader is unlocked? (keep in mind im not too tech savvy with the android OS yet)
3) What would happen if I flashed Cyanogenmod onto my device and it wasn't unlocked? I bought ROM Toolbox pro
4) How do I go about doing anything in recovery mode everytime I go through it shows a dead android guy and doesn't give me many options?
5) How do I change my boot screen, I tried a few methods but I don't think I am deodexed (which i don't know what it means really) and it tells me i cant change themes etc with ease, when i tried that x-(something) program to deodex my device it couldn't detect the device through the usb or it took ridiculously long and I quit out.
Thank you very much to whoever can help me out, I'm not sure where my Koodo GS4 falls in relation to canadian GS4's etc so I don't want to mess it up.

Boost Mobile Moto G Questions

1) I'm aware of the Verizon version of the Moto G being a ***** to root but what about the Boost Mobile version? Does anyone know if that Towelroot app can root it? I have a Macbook so I'm kinda screwed if it can't.
2) I also read some comment about an app being able to unlock bootloaders somewhere. Can anyone confirm if this works on the Boost Mobile Moto G? It doesn't matter to me personally but it may to anyone who stumbles across this post. Also, what is that app called? I only want to use it as a wifi only device, which leads me to my next question.
3) CAN it be used as a wifi only device? I know with the Verizon one it "requires" activation but you can easily bypass it. Does that same method to bypass it work with the Boost Mobile version?
4) Say I do root the Boost Mobile Moto G. If I uninstalled Activation.apk (or whatever it is on the Moto G. It was that on my currently deceased Galaxy Victory 4G LTE), would that make me have to only bypass activation that first time (barring it doesn't "have to" be activated)? If I ever did want to activate it I'd just flash the stock rom, which leads to another question.
5) Does it have to be unlocked to install a custom recovery? If that app doesn't unlock it I'm kinda screwed there too again for just me having a Macbook. Well not immediately screwed but in the future. Kitkat is fine for now but we all know things aren't good enough when things get better in the future.
6) Currently what is the highest android version the Boost Mobile Moto G can update to? I *think* 4.4.2 but I don't know. Is it stable enough for daily use like wifi working fine and things like that? Also, I saw somewhere the Boost Mobile Moto G is getting Android L can anyone confirm that?
7) The least important question but does anyone know if Perk TV runs smoothly on it? Perk TV has these issues about only running smoothly on some Android devices and roms. It ran perfect on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 on 4.1.2 but it literally can't run 5 minutes on a 4.2.2 rom that I found on it...
*Note* Whoever sees this doesn't have to answer every question, just what you know would be much appreciated. I want to know a lot because I see it on Amazon for only $79.99 and it seems like a steal

I'll keep it TL;DR.
1. Yes. Boost Mobile one can be root and bootloader can be unlockable, etc. Search Moto G forums how to do it...
2. ^ Go here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. YES. Don't need to be on service.
4. ^ No need to uninstall any apk to use as Wi-Fi only.
5. Yes. Re-read 1,2. Unlocked to install custom recovery, etc.
6. Idk.... No need?
7. Idk.... No need?
8. 4.4.2 for Slow Boost Mobile Update (JK). Android 4.4.4 for Boost Mobile flashed to Verizon (Optional, You can flash service to Page Plus, too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681166). Android 4.4.4 for the Verizon Moto G version.
9. Idk... Don't use that.
Post should be in 'Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting'. I Owned the Boost Mobile Moto G, flashed to Verizon Android 4.4.4, using Page Plus for service (It's cheap plans for people like me, whom don't talk much). Kthnxbi.

Thanks but there's still some stuff
XDA Dark said:
I'll keep it TL;DR.
1. Yes. Boost Mobile one can be root and bootloader can be unlockable, etc. Search Moto G forums how to do it...
2. ^ Go here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. YES. Don't need to be on service.
4. ^ No need to uninstall any apk to use as Wi-Fi only.
5. Yes. Re-read 1,2. Unlocked to install custom recovery, etc.
6. Idk.... No need?
7. Idk.... No need?
8. 4.4.2 for Slow Boost Mobile Update (JK). Android 4.4.4 for Boost Mobile flashed to Verizon. Android 4.4.4 for the Verizon Moto G version.
9. Idk... Don't use that.
Post should be in 'Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting'. Kthnxbi.
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1) Thanks for confirming it can be rooted but I'm still wondering about if it can with Towelroot. I will search around on the forums about it but from what I've seen in the past most android things like rooting and custom recovery can only be done on Windows, not Macbook.
2) Thanks for the link. Motorolla actually helping you unlock your device is great. I guess no need to try that app.
3 and 4) Thank God it can be wifi only from default. That alone makes it worth the $10 more it costs on Amazon for the Verizon one and root is great too.
5) I thought it had to be unlocked for custom recovery but I've never had a sim card phone so I wasn't exactly sure.
6 and 7) I sound so stupid. I forgot Odin and Odin 3 is only for Samsung...
8) Well is there a big difference between 4.4.2 and 4.4.4? I've never flashed a device to a different carrier but I could try here if/when I get the Boost Mobile Moto G.
9) Many don't so I don't an answer for that question from anyone.

DHeavy2011 said:
1) Thanks for confirming it can be rooted but I'm still wondering about if it can with Towelroot. I will search around on the forums about it but from what I've seen in the past most android things like rooting and custom recovery can only be done on Windows, not Macbook.
2) Thanks for the link. Motorolla actually helping you unlock your device is great. I guess no need to try that app.
3 and 4) Thank God it can be wifi only from default. That alone makes it worth the $10 more it costs on Amazon for the Verizon one and root is great too.
5) I thought it had to be unlocked for custom recovery but I've never had a sim card phone so I wasn't exactly sure.
6 and 7) I sound so stupid. I forgot Odin and Odin 3 is only for Samsung...
8) Well is there a big difference between 4.4.2 and 4.4.4? I've never flashed a device to a different carrier but I could try here if/when I get the Boost Mobile Moto G.
9) Many don't so I don't an answer for that question from anyone.
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I can confirm towelroot dose not work on this boost Mobile device. Tried it, and it just reboots and do sent root it. Just a tip. If you are going yo buy this phone get s otg drive from eBay. Most are like $20. There is no SD card support. 4.4.2 is the highest bit email Ed boost when we are going to get 4.4.4. I'll update you on that later but other than that, the user above answer Ed your questions. I'm a moto g user do yeah he's right.

Awesomeslayerg said:
I can confirm towelroot dose not work on this boost Mobile device. Tried it, and it just reboots and do sent root it. Just a tip. If you are going yo buy this phone get s otg drive from eBay. Most are like $20. There is no SD card support. 4.4.2 is the highest bit email Ed boost when we are going to get 4.4.4. I'll update you on that later but other than that, the user above answer Ed your questions. I'm a moto g user do yeah he's right.
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Damn then I really don't know how I'm going to root it... Do you know if framaroot works on it? I looked at a rooting guide for it and it says it's for Windows so if no app can root it then I don't know what I'm going to do regarding that. I guess I'll do a lot of Googling. I am guessing there's a program to flash custom recovery for Motorolla phones like Odin for Samsung. I've never had a Motorolla phone so I really don't know much about any of this stuff yet. I'll start tomorrow. I need to go back to sleep. I never even heard of an otg drive until your post. I actually saw a 16GB one on Amazon for about $8.50. I'm guessing you can put an sd card into it? And if you can do the files on it show in Root Browser and other similar apps like it does for a built in sd card slot?
I have so much to learn...

DHeavy2011 said:
Damn then I really don't know how I'm going to root it... Do you know if framaroot works on it? I looked at a rooting guide for it and it says it's for Windows so if no app can root it then I don't know what I'm going to do regarding that. I guess I'll do a lot of Googling. I am guessing there's a program to flash custom recovery for Motorolla phones like Odin for Samsung. I've never had a Motorolla phone so I really don't know much about any of this stuff yet. I'll start tomorrow. I need to go back to sleep. I never even heard of an otg drive until your post. I actually saw a 16GB one on Amazon for about $8.50. I'm guessing you can put an sd card into it? And if you can do the files on it show in Root Browser and other similar apps like it does for a built in sd card slot?
I have so much to learn...
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Otg USB flash drives dont need SD card slots. Just plug them in and that's all. You need to plug it in to your PC to unlock it first then root it. Otherwise you won't be able to root.

Samsung Galaxy Sol (Cricket)

Hey everyone I was hoping for a little help on this 1. I just purchased the Samsung Galaxy Sol (SM- J321AZ) AND wanted to make a back up and possibly flash a custom Rom on this device if at all possible. I have the Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (SM- T377P) and third to do the same thing without making a backup and not it's pretty much a paper weight as every time I download a .tar file it won't flash and none of the major websites have a factory or custom Rom so that I can use it again. (If anyone can help on that as well that would be SUPER AWESOM). Anyways, I don't wanna make the same mistake with this device as the other so I figured I would ask for some help. I need to network I lock the Sol phone as I'm a T- Mobile user but this was the only phone they had at the store that was not a flip phone. Hope someone out there can help.
Thanks in advance.
The Noob
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Sol

Galaxy Sol? I gotta admit, I had to look that one up; never heard of that one before. It appears to be brand new, having 6.0 and released just last month, but it's not even on Cricket's website. Weird.
As far as custom ROMs or even root goes, you're probably SOL (pun totally intended), at least for right now. However, Cricket does like to rename a lot of their phones that are otherwise identical to others, so it's possible a root method may exist.
When it comes to carrier unlocking, things can get a bit tricky. Cricket sells phones for fairly cheap because they only sell them to their own customers. In other words, they know they'll at least make up the difference with a minimum of a couple months worth of service. I gather you've purchased this phone second-hand. If it's not already unlocked, you might not be able to get it unlocked short of one of those services you see on eBay. Contact Cricket about it. They have rules and limitations about when and if they'll unlock their phones. Root/ROMs typically can't do anything regarding carrier unlocking. Interesting though that so many newer Cricket devices, even the cheapos, happen to have band 12 for T-Mobile.

I just bought this at best buy a few weeks ago. This phone seems to be exactly the same as the Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime SM-J320 with the exception it being 8GB.
BESTBUYDOTCOM/site/cricket-wireless-samsung-galaxy-sol-4g-with-8gb-memory-prepaid-cell-phone/5216601.p?id=bb5216601&skuId=5216601
CRICKETWIRESSDOTCOM/cell-phones/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-amp-prime.html
Either way, I was unable to find a stock fw for either of these phones however the firmware allow for OEM unlock. I was looking to at least root and clear away the garbage because out of 8gb I can only use 3GB (also install apps to SD). I don't want to do this unless I have at least a stock fw backup rom to load.
Is there any back door way of downloading this stock firmware? I've look far and wide. Any assistance would ease the pain. Thanks.

here is a link to the stock firmware
haggelz said:
I just bought this at best buy a few weeks ago. This phone seems to be exactly the same as the Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime SM-J320 with the exception it being 8GB.
BESTBUYDOTCOM/site/cricket-wireless-samsung-galaxy-sol-4g-with-8gb-memory-prepaid-cell-phone/5216601.p?id=bb5216601&skuId=5216601
CRICKETWIRESSDOTCOM/cell-phones/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-amp-prime.html
Either way, I was unable to find a stock fw for either of these phones however the firmware allow for OEM unlock. I was looking to at least root and clear away the garbage because out of 8gb I can only use 3GB (also install apps to SD). I don't want to do this unless I have at least a stock fw backup rom to load.
Is there any back door way of downloading this stock firmware? I've look far and wide. Any assistance would ease the pain. Thanks.
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Just head to my new post with links to the firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/samsung-galaxy-sol-sm-j321aza-little-t3420635

This phone is currently $50 at Best Buy. I want to buy it for my mom(she's using my old Nexus 4, which is slowly dying), and this seems like a decent replacement. The thing is, she's on T-Mobile. If this can be unlocked to use on any gsm carrier, that'd be great. I guess I'll have to look around eBay or ask Cricket about unlocking it.
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Has any one heard anything or made any progress...I love this little phone but the lack of space and adaptive storage is killing me ... I would love to remove some bloatware and be able to put more on the sd card...PLEASE HELP

Root found, finally.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/release-root-samsung-galaxy-prime-j320az-t3493077

Help
I recently purchased a sol used and the person I bought it from forgot that it had a screen lock on it. can I bypass it or will it be easier to just reset it an bypass the frp lock. Please help?!

comer320 said:
i recently purchased a sol used and the person i bought it from forgot that it had a screen lock on it. Can i bypass it or will it be easier to just reset it an bypass the frp lock. Please help?!
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factory reset youtube

And then I get to deal with the frp lock. I don't have the info for that either, But would it be easier to bypass the frp instead?

I'm not entirely sure but aren't the spec for this the same or almost the same as the Galaxy J3 or the Galaxy amp prime? Would anything from those devices work on this. Like a rom port or root method

Ions87l said:
I'm not entirely sure but aren't the spec for this the same or almost the same as the Galaxy J3 or the Galaxy amp prime? Would anything from those devices work on this. Like a rom port or root method
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that selinux root method earlier in the thread does work for root, and after root just adb shell pull all partitions to port twrp or brew a rom. the specs for the j3 and prime are nearly identical so porting from those two should not be to hard. i went to a new phone so i wont be doing anything further with it. unless i get bored and decide to fish it out the junk drawer for something to do. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1rwlbcYZ8i6NldnV0ppVHJ3Z1U thats the link to the adb file for root and the instructions are here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/release-root-samsung-galaxy-prime-j320az-t3493077 . Sorry thats an Odin flashable boot img with selinux tweeked. sorry havent paid much attention to this phone lately

Ok thanks I'm going to see what I can do. At least TWRP and from there compile a rom. I have nothing but time and patience so I'm gonna build cm13 and see what happens.

Ions87l said:
Ok thanks I'm going to see what I can do. At least TWRP and from there compile a rom. I have nothing but time and patience so I'm gonna build cm13 and see what happens.
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Here is a link to the stock firmware caught from an ota all the partitions are there. https://www.mediafire.com/file/pk25ey721x6i9oj/Sol_Firmware.zip

is this for j321az?
zMILWAUKEE said:
Here is a link to the stock firmware caught from an ota all the partitions are there.
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this stock firmware you posted is the latest of j321az ? thank you

Aplicación para rootear mi Samsung galaxy sol (cricket) SM- j321AZ

How to block new Samsung Galaxy S9 w/Oreo from receiving OTA update to Android Pie

Hi,
I have a new-in-the-box Samsung Galaxy S9 that I want to prevent from receiving the OTA auto-update to Android Pie. I thought I might be able to root it before connecting to my carrier's network (Tmobile) or the Internet. However, after reading some posts here, it's my understanding that my model (SM-G960U) cannot be rooted because the bootloader cannot be unlocked.
So, does anyone have any suggestions for me on how to avoid getting Pie'd? I do not want to lose some of the features that are present in Oreo that have been removed. In talking to Samsung and Tmobile I was told that the Pie update would be automatically pushed once the phone is connected to the network, and even if I ignore the incessant nag Update notifications, eventually the update will install itself anyway. I am hoping there is some way I can block this update from happening, but I am a total noob to this so any help is appreciated! Thanks.
Dave H.

dhaseleu said:
Hi,
I have a new-in-the-box Samsung Galaxy S9 that I want to prevent from receiving the OTA auto-update to Android Pie. I thought I might be able to root it before connecting to my carrier's network (Tmobile) or the Internet. However, after reading some posts here, it's my understanding that my model (SM-G960U) cannot be rooted because the bootloader cannot be unlocked.
So, does anyone have any suggestions for me on how to avoid getting Pie'd? I do not want to lose some of the features that are present in Oreo that have been removed. In talking to Samsung and Tmobile I was told that the Pie update would be automatically pushed once the phone is connected to the network, and even if I ignore the incessant nag Update notifications, eventually the update will install itself anyway. I am hoping there is some way I can block this update from happening, but I am a total noob to this so any help is appreciated! Thanks.
Dave H.
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Blocking updates indefinitely is usually device specific.
Whatever methods are available to you can be found with a search for how to block updates on your specific model number. If searches using your model number aren't revealing anything, you'll more than likely have to dig your way through it yourself.
It will more than likely require rooted the device. You'll have to try finding a way to root the device without unlocking bootloader or flashing TWRP and Magisk.
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Droidriven said:
Blocking updates indefinitely is usually device specific.
Whatever methods are available to you can be found with a search for how to block updates on your specific model number. If searches using your model number aren't revealing anything, you'll more than likely have to dig your way through it yourself.
It will more than likely require rooted the device. You'll have to try finding a way to root the device without unlocking bootloader or flashing TWRP and Magisk.
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Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I did try searching for my model number and blocking updates, and found nothing other than my post now. And I can confirm that changing Auto Update settings on my phone has no effect. The phone I am typing this on was upgraded to Pie in spite of these settings.
I have also been unable to find instructions for rooting my phone. If anyone knows of a way to root my Samsung S9 model number SM-G960U please let me know. Or if you know of a 3rd party app or other method that will prevent Pie from being installed on my phone I will greatly appreciate it. Thank you!