I changed the imei number but do not have stock sim card. The person who changed the imei sad to just buy a new sim card but the phone store person told me the pone doesn't have GSM hardware is this correct?
nebjamins said:
I changed the imei number but do not have stock sim card. The person who changed the imei sad to just buy a new sim card but the phone store person told me the pone doesn't have GSM hardware is this correct?
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It still has to be gsm unlocked. Just cause the imei num has been changed. Which is ileagal in most countries. Doesnt make it unlocked.
Why did u have the imei changed anyways?
TheMadScientist420 said:
It still has to be gsm unlocked. Just cause the imei num has been changed. Which is ileagal in most countries. Doesnt make it unlocked.
Why did u have the imei changed anyways?
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I guess I don't know what I'm doing. I put the sim card from an active tmoble account and it made one call but then crashed I guess that means it can run on gsm?
nebjamins said:
I guess I don't know what I'm doing. I put the sim card from an active tmoble account and it made one call but then crashed I guess that means it can run on gsm?
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yea shouldnt of crashed but if it reconized the sim and attempted to make a call its unlocked
It works just change your radio order to T-Mobile for best service. In using metro PC which use T-Mobile towers on my sprint note 5
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bonebeatz1234 said:
It works just change your radio order to T-Mobile for best service. In using metro PC which use T-Mobile towers on my sprint note 5
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Off topic, but are you able to use hotspot? I'm using this phone on tmobile but cannot get hotspot to work, and it's not in settings.
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TheMadScientist420 said:
yea shouldnt of crashed but if it reconized the sim and attempted to make a call its unlocked
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Exactly HOW do you do this?
birdpwr said:
Exactly HOW do you do this?
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what?? unlock the device???? or somthing else?
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horr1blek1tten said:
Off topic, but are you able to use hotspot? I'm using this phone on tmobile but cannot get hotspot to work, and it's not in settings.
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yea if u put a custom rom on it most support hotspot
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what?? unlock the device???? or somthing else?
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My bad. Wrong quote.
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bonebeatz1234 said:
It works just change your radio order to T-Mobile for best service. In using metro PC which use T-Mobile towers on my sprint note 5
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Exactly HOW do you do this?
Change csc
TheMadScientist420 said:
yea shouldnt of crashed but if it reconized the sim and attempted to make a call its unlocked
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Could I change the csc code on the note as I'm in the UK on ee and Sprint only has 3g but t mobile has 4g any advice pls would be great
rivan15pa said:
Could I change the csc code on the note as I'm in the UK on ee and Sprint only has 3g but t mobile has 4g any advice pls would be great
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As in what to unlock your device? To use on tmobile?
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As in what to unlock your device? To use on tmobile?
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My note is SIM unlocked but the version I have an n 920p won't work on ee 4g in the UK so could I change the csc code to say the 920g which will work on 4g many thanks for replying
rivan15pa said:
My note is SIM unlocked but the version I have an n 920p won't work on ee 4g in the UK so could I change the csc code to say the 920g which will work on 4g many thanks for replying
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Im pretty sure its not like that. Have u set networks to global and proper lte apn
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Im pretty sure its not like that. Have u set networks to global and proper lte apn
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I used www.willmyphonework.net and it tells me the 920p will only work on 3g over here so looks like I'm stuck with the 3g ... pretty new to all this
Ant thanks again Paul
That was my next question is what lte 4g freqs or bands do ure carrier use. Then google the sprint note 5 radio frequencys
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 running Android 4.4.2 Kit-Kat with verizon for USA
but now I'm here in Mexico and there are other operators:
-Movistar
-Telcel
-IUSACELL
and so on
How to unlock it for making it available for any SIM card
Thanks for the support
juandejesusss said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 running Android 4.4.2 Kit-Kat with verizon for USA
but now I'm here in Mexico and there are other operators:
-Movistar
-Telcel
-IUSACELL
and so on
How to unlock it for making it available for any SIM card
Thanks for the support
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The VZW S3 variant is sim unlocked out of the box
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You're right, all I did was set the network to global and then it worked
juandejesusss said:
You're right, all I did was set the network to global and then it worked
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Glad to know it worked! :thumbup:
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juandejesusss said:
You're right, all I did was set the network to global and then it worked
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with what operator/provider did you get ur sim from?
i was in TJ this pass weekend . internationally charges are to much
twistedillutions said:
with what operator/provider did you get ur sim from?
i was in TJ this pass weekend . internationally charges are to much
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You mean with global option my charges for calls are more expensive???,
my sim is from Mexico and the operator is Movistar
Now that i have access to my apn since i rooted my phone, what can i do with the apn or what do the apn do? Can anyone help? Or give me info
...thanks
How did you unlock your apn? Im looking for that now.
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Thegovernor said:
Now that i have access to my apn since i rooted my phone, what can i do with the apn or what do the apn do? Can anyone help? Or give me info
...thanks
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How did you inlock your apn? I recently rooted and need a way to change apn settings for wifi tether.
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Well i used an app....galaxy tool box
You cant get it anymore..... the dev stopped development on it now you have to donate to it
....but i download it before ge took it down
Just call Sprint and they will give it to you. I need the unlock code for a trip to China next month so I could program the APN
Unless you own the phone sprint won't give you the code....i leased my phone and they denied me the code....so pay the full price for the phone or you have to root anf get galaxy tool box app like i have
Thegovernor said:
Unless you own the phone sprint won't give you the code....i leased my phone and they denied me the code....so pay the full price for the phone or you have to root anf get galaxy tool box app like i have
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Thats not true, I am leasing my phone and got the code. I called the international support at 888-226-7212 to get the code. I would start out by saying you are going overseas to get your phone unlocked for that then ask for the other unlock code so you can program the APN for the foreign data sim card
Where exactly are you going overseas? The sprint versions use a cdma sim? And as far as i know no other countries have that service....what provider do you use?
sprint uses a gsm sim..there is no such thing as a cdma sim...
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once ur overseas...and ur phone is g unlocked...u will be able to put in the apn for that carrier to get data...its that simple
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Where exactly are you going overseas? The sprint versions use a cdma sim? And as far as i know no other countries have that service....what provider do you use?
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Your phone will do GSM overseas once its unlock. Shanghai, China
The sprint version will do gsm? So what do i do for the apn? Or what will you put in the apn when ur in china....i guess i unlocked my phone then? Since i have access to apn on my phone
no...you need to ask sprint for and international sim unlock...they will put in a ticket...orr you can use galaxy tools if that fails and they say no..lol
Right i used galaxy tools to unlock my apn....there is a selection where it says international roaming sprint...
Mine says nothing about that plus i also have an old version of the app
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pickles523 said:
Mine says nothing about that plus i also have an old version of the app
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Mine automatically did once I ran the app
I don't need to right now. I've got tethering wording now.
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The sprint version will do gsm? So what do i do for the apn? Or what will you put in the apn when ur in china....i guess i unlocked my phone then? Since i have access to apn on my phone
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Already added the APN for the data, but you can't edit it once added it to the list until I assuming I replace the sim for the China Unicom sim
How to **guaranteed**get the unlock code from sprint
If any one would like info on how to get the MSL code from sprint email me at [email protected] once you have the MSL unlock code you then can press ##3282# and edit your apn settings etc...
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Thegovernor said:
Unless you own the phone sprint won't give you the code....i leased my phone and they denied me the code....so pay the full price for the phone or you have to root anf get galaxy tool box app like i have
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Thats not true im leasing my phone and i got mine if you would like to know how to obtain your MSL unlock code email me
ballin23 said:
If any one would like info on how to get the MSL code from sprint email me at [email protected] once you have the MSL unlock code you then can press ##3282# and edit your apn settings etc...
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Thats not true im leasing my phone and i got mine if you would like to know how to obtain your MSL unlock code email me
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Sprint wouldn't give me mine either but you can get your msl with the galaxy tools app
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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Hi everyone,
I just switched over to T-Mobile and the first thing I noticed is that my LGV20(VS995) was not properly connecting to the T-Mobile network, I tried every possible APN setting and the connection was always unstable. Sometimes I briefly got an 4G LTE signal but when I ran countless tests and the connection speeds were always below 10mbps.
I recently flashed the Lineage OS on my phone to check if it was possibly a Verizon firmware restriction and I found that as soon as the phone booted with the Lineage OS, the phone recognized the sim card as T-Mobile, and right off the bat, the phone connected to LG LTE. I ran network tests using Ookla's Speed Test apk, and now I get consistent speeds over 30mbps, highest being nearly 90mbps. (tests were done using same server and in the same area)
My question is,
is there some sort of network band restriction embedded in the Verizon firmware? and is there a workaround for this on stock Verizon firmware?
I was havong this problem with my ls997 can this lineage OS work on my ls997?
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Do u have a link to the os ??
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bikermites said:
I was havong this problem with my ls997 can this lineage OS work on my ls997?
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Do u have a link to the os ??
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The LS997 is currently supported, however, this ROM is currently in its alpha stages. I've been using it daily and thus far it's stable.
Here's the link, assuming you have already unlocked the bootloader and rooted your phone:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/dev-cm14-t3509953
I had a similar situation with AT&T sim card in the vs995. I would get temporary lte connection then back to H. I assumed I had a weak band 4 connection but maybe I'll try that rom & see if it helps.
ajent said:
I had a similar situation with AT&T sim card in the vs995. I would get temporary lte connection then back to H. I assumed I had a weak band 4 connection but maybe I'll try that rom & see if it helps.
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If u get through please let me know
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I'm about to try in a bit too.Finally got abd figured out .I will let you know..I have vzw v20 and wanting it on tmo
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Ok
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After installing the rom, it gave me the sim card not found error, flashed gapps and lte internet worked, but couldn't text or call. Tried to restore my backup, but it wouldnt let me log into phone with fingerprint, and told me my pin was wrong. Installing not so stock rom now.
Ok
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ajent said:
After installing the rom, it gave me the sim card not found error, flashed gapps and lte internet worked, but couldn't text or call. Tried to restore my backup, but it wouldnt let me log into phone with fingerprint, and told me my pin was wrong. Installing not so stock rom now.
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@ajent
Did you install the latest 7.1 gaps, ARM64bit?
When you go to the site select 7.1 gaps, ARM64bit (LGV20 runs on ARM64bit) & and stock. You have to install both back to back before booting up.
Do not wipe system prior to installation as lineage OS patches the system. only wipe data, cache, and dalvik.
Also in settings go to APN and check if what APN preset you have selected, the ROM comes with presets for all carriers.
Those are the 3 things that I can think of that would cause those issues.
Everything works fine for me besides the second screen at the top and Bluetooth. I haven't noticed anything else so far, I've had Lineage OS installed since 01/13.
Gapps selection for LGV20
Did you flash the Verizon version,or T-Mobile verson
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kenbrownstone said:
Did you flash the Verizon version,or T-Mobile verson
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I flashed the one for Verizon (vs995)
lightX87 said:
I flashed the one for Verizon (vs995)
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You on t mobile?
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lightX87 said:
I flashed the one for Verizon (vs995)
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Sorry forgot you were the o.o..thanks for thread
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You on t mobile?
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kenbrownstone said:
You on t mobile?
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Sorry forgot you were the o.o..thanks for thread
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No prob , anytime!
And yes, just switched to Tmobile since Verizon took away my unlimited data and I wasn't even near the 200 gigs..
Did u try to register the device on the tmobile network on the stock firmware via network settings?
Mikekelso421 said:
Did u try to register the device on the tmobile network on the stock firmware via network settings?
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As mentioned in OP, I tried a combination of APN settings, and yes, I tried to register the phone manually and auto.
When I registered the phone to T-Mobile LTE and the phone connects to LTE for a brief moment and goes back to switching from 3G and H+. And even when it's on "4G" the network speeds are unstable.
I noticed I wasn't the only one having this issue when switching networks from Verizon to Tmobile so I rooted the phone and installed the Not so Stock ROM and still had the same results, then I searched for a custom ROM and found Lineage OS (thank God) I installed it and right away after booting, the phone recognized the T-Mobile simcard; as apposed to stock, where it kept giving me a notification saying Verizon simcard not found even when registered to T-Mobile
if you install the US996 Rom its pretty much stock rom with LTE working. I would recommend it with the konvergence kernel because well thats really the only one I think that makes our phone boot with that rom.
When you buy a carrier branded phone it comes with certain bands activated for that network with the others disabled. While this is done at a software level, it is done on a partition and files not even remotely controlled by the ROM. Likely your bands are locked behind some level of encryption that you would need special software to unlock. IF it isn't hardware locked (which is highly unlikely since this is a global phone).
tl;dr If you want to use non-common LTE bands (2,4,etc) for other carriers you need that carrier's device or an actual unlocked device.
Actually this has been solved by installing ported firmware based on the international version of LGV20 or lineage OS. I have a constant 4G connection with MMS and calls properly functioning. Even though the verizon phones are global, at software level, certain bands/network settings are indeed restricted.
Guys i bought a 955FD S8+ model and i have it rooted. I'm with rogers and would like to have the Canadian feathers like Wi-Fi calling, video calling and volte. How can i do this? I have flashed tkkg1994 csc utility package and selected rogers but i still don't have those options. Can someone help please?
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crazynewfie said:
Guys i bought a 955F S8+ model and i have it rooted. I'm with rogers and would like to have the Canadian feathers like Wi-Fi calling, video calling and volte. How can i do this? I have flashed tkkg1994 csc utility package and selected rogers but i still don't have those options. Can someone help please?
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Sorry to bring you bad news but what you trying to do isn't possible,
at least from what I've gathered.
I'm on the same boat and am really upset that Samsung makes things harder
every year and this time around CSC is totally different now.
Please let me know if you find any good news.
Switch to the canadian model and you'll have everything but root, i'm sure theres plenty of people that will do a straight swap.
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Switch to the canadian model and you'll have everything but root, i'm sure theres plenty of people that will do a straight swap.
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Never. Lol. I want root. Lol. Whole reason I bought F model. Don't worry someone will figure my issues out.
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samteeee said:
Sorry to bring you bad news but what you trying to do isn't possible,
at least from what I've gathered.
I'm on the same boat and am really upset that Samsung makes things harder
every year and this time around CSC is totally different now.
Please let me know if you find any good news.
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good news! it's entirely possible!
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crazynewfie said:
Guys i bought a 955F S8+ model and i have it rooted. I'm with rogers and would like to have the Canadian feathers like Wi-Fi calling, video calling and volte. How can i do this? I have flashed tkkg1994 csc utility package and selected rogers but i still don't have those options. Can someone help please?
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download the rogers firmware from sammobile and join batstock rom telegram support channel. The OP can help you out. All you have to do is upload a file from the download there and he'll add the csc to a flashable twrp zip that you can install to fully enable all rogers features.
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cantenna said:
good news! it's entirely possible!
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download the rogers firmware from sammobile and join batstock rom telegram support channel. The OP can help you out. All you have to do is upload a file from the download there and he'll add the csc to a flashable twrp zip that you can install to fully enable all rogers features.
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Ok I will. Are you a Rogers user and can confirm?
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no im not but you guys are clearly misinformed...
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@OP
@cantenna
Right now it isn't possible yet! Later on Rogers will do it for unlocked variants as well, confirmed with Rogers Tech Support!
http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/Android/Wi-Fi-Calling-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S8-S8/td-p/391722
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@OP
@cantenna
Right now it isn't possible yet! Later on Rogers will do it for unlocked variants as well, confirmed with Rogers Tech Support!
http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/Android/Wi-Fi-Calling-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S8-S8/td-p/391722
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Not even with a polite phone call to rogers?
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crazynewfie said:
Not even with a polite phone call to rogers?
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Lol.
I guess we just have to wait, but it'll happen, hopefully sooner than later.
Please let me know if you hear anything from Rogers and I'll do the same.
Thank you.
samteeee said:
Lol.
I guess we just have to wait, but it'll happen, hopefully sooner than later.
Please let me know if you hear anything from Rogers and I'll do the same.
Thank you.
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I'll call tomorrow and see what they say or can do.
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samteeee said:
Lol.
I guess we just have to wait, but it'll happen, hopefully sooner than later.
Please let me know if you hear anything from Rogers and I'll do the same.
Thank you.
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right, last time I say this, you need to flash your rom with the csc for rogers... sam mobile has it, batman rom op can help you install it.
A rogers csr will never help in this regard... :silly:
cantenna said:
right, last time I say this, you need to flash your rom with the csc for rogers... sam mobile has it, batman rom op can help you install it.
A rogers csr will never help in this regard... :silly:
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Dude I've done that. It does not work. I have flashed csc for Rogers. I have been on telegram where batman has guided people to do the same but it doesn't work. I have knowledge on flashing. I've even tried T-mobile csc with no luck.
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crazynewfie said:
Dude I've done that. It does not work. I have flashed csc for Rogers. I have been on telegram where batman has guided people to do the same but it doesn't work. I have knowledge on flashing. I've even tried T-mobile csc with no luck.
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lol.
okay did the volte option apear under mobile networks?
what rom are you running?
twrp installed?
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Yes the volte is there and turned on but every call I make it changes to 3g or 4G. Wi-Fi calling is there as well but when I register it it say not compatible with my phone. Batstock rom. Yes twrp is installed.
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crazynewfie said:
Guys i bought a 955FD S8+ model and i have it rooted. I'm with rogers and would like to have the Canadian feathers like Wi-Fi calling, video calling and volte. How can i do this? I have flashed tkkg1994 csc utility package and selected rogers but i still don't have those options. Can someone help please?
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I got bad news for you. VOLTE and Wifi calling only works on android phones that has been bought from Rogers. I have the unlocked version from Samsung.ca and it still didn't work.
Correction: The only unlocked phones that work on Rogers VOLTE and Wifi-Calling are the iPhones.
crazynewfie said:
Yes the volte is there and turned on but every call I make it changes to 3g or 4G. Wi-Fi calling is there as well but when I register it it say not compatible with my phone. Batstock rom. Yes twrp is installed.
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i see.
next thing you want to try, make sure your build.prop product name matches that of the rogers phone.
also, my carrier disables feature if it detects root such as wifi calling. if you have magisk hide and an app for wifi calling uou may want to try hiding those apps from root.
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i see.
next thing you want to try, make sure your build.prop product name matches that of the rogers phone.
also, my carrier disables feature if it detects root such as wifi calling. if you have magisk hide and an app for wifi calling uou may want to try hiding those apps from root.
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I hear ya. I changed my build prop model name to my carrier brand which is 955W. I 'm also using magisk hide for other things as well. No luck. I will call Rogers tomorrow just to see what they have to say.
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crazynewfie said:
I hear ya. I changed my build prop model name to my carrier brand which is 955W. I 'm also using magisk hide for other things as well. No luck. I will call Rogers tomorrow just to see what they have to say.
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I already called Rogers tech and VOLTE and WIFI Calling don't work on Android phones that was not from Rogers. No matter what you do, its the IMEI number that triggers their system to enable it on their end.
Unfortunately all carriers including Bell, Telus, Fido, Virgin and Freedom Mobile do this.
if it trully is incompatible, it is more likely to do with the difference between th band availability between the international model and canadian model... a quick google search will allow you to compare band availvility between phones and what bands are used for the carrier.
i don't believe it though, that just makes it hardee for them to aquire clients with existing handsets.