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I just bought a Galaxy S3 from some guy, the problem is that I don't know what model it is. On the back of the phone there's an AT&T logo but when I turn it on it says Verizon :/.
alex2ex said:
I just bought a Galaxy S3 from some guy, the problem is that I don't know what model it is. On the back of the phone there's an AT&T logo but when I turn it on it says Verizon :/.
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Settings/about phone /model number
vzn is i535
twistedillutions said:
Settings/about phone /model number
vzn is i535
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It says sch-i535 But is it possible that the phone was flashed with a verizon firmware and is actually an AT&T phone?
alex2ex said:
It says sch-i535 But is it possible that the phone was flashed with a verizon firmware and is actually an AT&T phone?
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I could be wrong but it does not change it
maybe someone with more knowledge could give u a better answer
alex2ex said:
It says sch-i535 But is it possible that the phone was flashed with a verizon firmware and is actually an AT&T phone?
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Take the back cover off, then remove the battery, you should see a label with model/manufacture on it...
alex2ex said:
It says sch-i535 But is it possible that the phone was flashed with a verizon firmware and is actually an AT&T phone?
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I am pretty sure you can't flash another stock firmware onto another carrier.
Model #, Baseband version, and hardware version should say something with i535. Try plugging your phone into your computer via usb and see if it pops up as i535 and check the firmware it downloads is my only other suggestion if you're doubtful.
Hi guys, 2 days ago I got this phone off-contract, and I can't update it. At start I filled it up with a bunch of software to check it out, and today I did a soft reset, as I read that it can't help if you can't get an android update and I wanted to get rid of all the stuff I installed.
Thing is, when I go to "check for updates", it says my device isn't registered. I tried 2 soft resets so far and no luck.
Any thoughts on "how to register"?
Thanks!
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
Ace42 said:
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
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Errr... I got it from a Cellphone shop here in Serbia, I'm not sure where they acquired it, or from which operator it is. How do I find out who I need to call/email or whatever?
tashcz said:
Errr... I got it from a Cellphone shop here in Serbia, I'm not sure where they acquired it, or from which operator it is. How do I find out who I need to call/email or whatever?
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My bad, I assumed you had the H950 (att logo on back). If you're using an international variant, which I believe is H959 the method is probably different.
Yeah, sorry I'm still not familiar with model number but it's an international version.
Any idea is welcome
EDIT: Seems it's a H955.
tashcz said:
Yeah, sorry I'm still not familiar with model number but it's an international version.
Any idea is welcome
EDIT: Seems it's a H955.
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When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
Ace42 said:
When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
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Nope, I never rooted the phone, never used low-level access on it. Just tried apps via Google play that don't require root. Even than the phone didn't want to update, and it still doesn't want to do it. I also installed LG PC Suite and tried to update the software via it, but it doesn't work either.
Ace42 said:
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
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Ace,
I have H950 on T-Mobile network, unlocked, rooted, 5.0.1
How can I update it to 5.1.1?
Thanks
tashcz said:
Nope, I never rooted the phone, never used low-level access on it. Just tried apps via Google play that don't require root. Even than the phone didn't want to update, and it still doesn't want to do it. I also installed LG PC Suite and tried to update the software via it, but it doesn't work either.
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Okay, you'll need help from another member with that model. Anything I say will be based off of my time with the H950, sorry mate.
Kochetkov said:
Ace,
I have H950 on T-Mobile network, unlocked, rooted, 5.0.1
How can I update it to 5.1.1?
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1. Unroot
2. You can use H950PR ROM or go official ATT route
3. There's a thread on PR / if you want ATT's 2 5.1.1 OTAs you'll need a gophone SIM ($2/day), ATT MVNO, or a friend's SIM
4. You can wait patiently for weeks or call 611 while using their network
5. Ask the rep to be transferred to tech support, then tell them you need an update pushed
6. They'll push it if they're knowledgeable, you'll get 11x
7. Repeat following day for 11z
Ace42 said:
When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
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Ace42 said:
Okay, you'll need help from another member with that model. Anything I say will be based off of my time with the H950, sorry mate.
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Sure, no problem. If we don't get an answer and I still won't be able to get that update automaticly, is there a way to flash it with a newer version downloaded from xda?
You can flash the 5.1.1 kdz file.
Just to tell the end of the story, I returned my phone since it couldn't be updated to 5.1.1, I got a H-955A which didn't have any issues with that.
Hi Folks, I got this Verizon galaxy s6. I do not have an active Verizon sim card. How could I update through OTA now.
Please help me. Thanks a ton.
You can't. However, you can plug into a PC, download SmartSwitch, and upgrade through that.
Take it to Best Buy's Samsung store and ask for the latest update. They can do it there. I have done it on the Verizon S6 and the Note 5.
Illogi.xbone said:
You can't. However, you can plug into a PC, download SmartSwitch, and upgrade through that.
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I am having same issue. I am using Verizon unlocked phone in Australia. Can I flash stock rom to latest update.? I am stuck on 5.1.1 will it relock to Verizon?
softkun123 said:
I am having same issue. I am using Verizon unlocked phone in Australia. Can I flash stock rom to latest update.? I am stuck on 5.1.1 will it relock to Verizon?
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Verizon does not have sim lock so it shouldn't. You can just flash up or if you want, use smart switch as I stated above. It will allow you to update as well.
Illogi.xbone said:
Verizon does not have sim lock so it shouldn't. You can just flash up or if you want, use smart switch as I stated above. It will allow you to update as well.
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I tried smart switch but no update available for my baseband...can I flash stock rom of different baseband?
softkun123 said:
I tried smart switch but no update available for my baseband...can I flash stock rom of different baseband?
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What are you currently on?
Illogi.xbone said:
What are you currently on?
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Baseband bok7
I just got update B388 yesterday and broke my sim cart (t-mobile), the cart doesn't get recognized by phone, also the app don't update. Anyone can help me?
Thanks
klemono said:
I just got update B388 yesterday and broke my sim cart (t-mobile), the cart doesn't get recognized by phone, also the app don't update. Anyone can help me?
Thanks
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Try to reinsert the Sim after rebooting
Or otherwise you need to reset your network setting and if it fails try to reset all settings
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nitrowarez said:
Try to reinsert the Sim after rebooting
Or otherwise you need to reset your network setting and if it fails try to reset all settings
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I tried to reinsert sim cart, i reset network setting, and finally reseted the phone and still not connecting to network, i don't have other sim cart to try it.
You may need to download the full B388 update package and flash it.
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I am on T-Mobile and updated to B388, was even rooted before updating. I still have great service, so I am assuming it's not just a tmobile thing but maybe a corrupted update.
I did fix it somehow, I managed to install full 360 and upgraded to 388 now works fine. Thanks
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klemono said:
I did fix it somehow, I managed to install full 360 and upgraded to 388 now works fine. Thanks
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Glad to know. Sometimes these updates messes up the device but if it is software then we have a solution as well. :good:
klemono said:
I did fix it somehow, I managed to install full 360 and upgraded to 388 now works fine. Thanks
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Please provide link to 360. I'm unrooted with the same issue. Thanks
I downloaded 360 via the firmware finder app but not certain how to update my Honor 8?
Matrix003 said:
Please provide link to 360. I'm unrooted with the same issue. Thanks
I downloaded 360 via the firmware finder app but not certain how to update my Honor 8?
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App on phone or PC?
If on then use proxy and send to updater, it will automatically update
shashank1320 said:
App on phone or PC?
If on then use proxy and send to updater, it will automatically update
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Thanks. I tried the proxy 360, it download however failed during the install. I downloaded twice and it failed twice during install.
Back to no sim or network.
Matrix003 said:
Thanks. I tried the proxy 360, it download however failed during the install. I downloaded twice and it failed twice during install.
Back to no sim or network.
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May be you can.visit service center to get this fixed if under warranty
shashank1320 said:
May be you can.visit service center to get this fixed if under warranty
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You mean like best buy? I purchased the phone Amazon.
I'm calling the Huawei Honor 8 tech support. 1-844-524-6667
Matrix003 said:
You mean like best buy? I purchased the phone Amazon.
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Just ask them for a refund on basis of hardware failures if not purchased way back or.You can visit official service centre and ask for repair
It was originally an unlocked model straight from Samsung. I flashed AT&T firmware so I could use some features. I figured this build number would receive OTA updates.
i never got ota updates on my unlocked phone. I've installed 100% at&t stock firmware.
babbar559 said:
i never got ota updates on my unlocked phone. I've installed 100% at&t stock firmware.
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Someone told me if I register my imie and sim number with AT&T I should start getting updates. Not only did I not get the update after giving them the info, wifi calling doesn't work anymore.
10pmStalker said:
Someone told me if I register my imie and sim number with AT&T I should start getting updates. Not only did I not get the update after giving them the info, wifi calling doesn't work anymore.
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imei and sim is registered maybe that's why wifi calling never worked on mine. lol
Current stock is N950USQU5CRG7
You can dl the update.zip file HERE, copy it to your ext SD card and flash it from recovery. This WILL factory reset
babbar559 said:
imei and sim is registered maybe that's why wifi calling never worked on mine. lol
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Haha yes, that's exactly it. I found my old Note 7 box, grabbed the sim from that and told at&t I need to update it. Wifi calling working again.
kangi26 said:
Current stock is N950USQU5CRG7
You can dl the update.zip file HERE, copy it to your ext SD card and flash it from recovery. This WILL factory reset
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Got an error, I'm on CRF6 currently.
oh wait so if we got the unlocked version straight from SS and if we give ATT an ATT phone, we can have wifi calling? O_O?
10pmStalker said:
Haha yes, that's exactly it. I found my old Note 7 box, grabbed the sim from that and told at&t I need to update it. Wifi calling working again.
Got an error, I'm on CRF6 currently.
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Do you have ATT Rom on it or it the stock Rom from Samsung?
Also, can I ask what you told them to change the IMEI?
I called and they were telling me I can't change the IMEI and that even if we do change it, it would only work on the previous phone... which seems bogus...
sixk said:
Do you have ATT Rom on it or it the stock Rom from Samsung?
Also, can I ask what you told them to change the IMEI?
I called and they were telling me I can't change the IMEI and that even if we do change it, it would only work on the previous phone... which seems bogus...
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Was originally unlocked direct from Samsung, I flashed AT&T software.
I just flashed the update on my own, I don't know if I'll ever get OTA.
I had no problem changing IMEI. It had my old S7 edge IMEI, I used chat to change it to my current Note 8. Then quickly had them switch it to Note 7 IMEI once WIFI calling wouldn't work. They asked no questions both times. Just told them I upgraded phones and need to update my IMEI. I've never called them, just used the chat feature.
10pmStalker said:
Was originally unlocked direct from Samsung, I flashed AT&T software.
I just flashed the update on my own, I don't know if I'll ever get OTA.
I had no problem changing IMEI. It had my old S7 edge IMEI, I used chat to change it to my current Note 8. Then quickly had them switch it to Note 7 IMEI once WIFI calling wouldn't work. They asked no questions both times. Just told them I upgraded phones and need to update my IMEI. I've never called them, just used the chat feature.
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Thanks Stalker...
Now I have to decide if I want to flash ATT firmware or not...
Hate having to re-setup my phone haha.
So you just used Odin and the ATT firmware correct?
FYI I have been getting ATT OTA updates on my stock SS direct Note 8.
sixk said:
Thanks Stalker...
Now I have to decide if I want to flash ATT firmware or not...
Hate having to re-setup my phone haha.
So you just used Odin and the ATT firmware correct?
FYI I have been getting ATT OTA updates on my stock SS direct Note 8.
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Yep, used Odin and the ATT firmware. I just back everything up using smart switch external storage feature and backed up my Nova Launcher settings. Only thing I don't like is I have to tweak all the settings over again.
10pmStalker said:
Yep, used Odin and the ATT firmware. I just back everything up using smart switch external storage feature and backed up my Nova Launcher settings. Only thing I don't like is I have to tweak all the settings over again.
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One last question.
Did you need to give them the old SIM#?
I have info in my email before returning my Note 7 but nothing on the SIM card # and wonder if that might give me some trouble later on for wifi calling.
sixk said:
One last question.
Did you need to give them the old SIM#?
I have info in my email before returning my Note 7 but nothing on the SIM card # and wonder if that might give me some trouble later on for wifi calling.
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Didn't give them any SIM info. Just IMEI
10pmStalker said:
Didn't give them any SIM info. Just IMEI
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Cool... I am going to give them the IMEI for my old Note 7 with stock Unlocked firmware.
Just to see if that works... if not I am going to have to flash
Thanks for the info Stalker
You won't get AT&T OTA unless you're in AT&T network with MCC 310 MNC410 (Red pock GSMA has this so it can get AT&T OTA update).
power_book said:
You won't get AT&T OTA unless you're in AT&T network with MCC 310 MNC410 (Red pock GSMA has this so it can get AT&T OTA update).
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Could you explain this a bit? I don't know what any of that means
You need active AT&T sim cards or AT&T MVNO (Red pockets(310 410 but not Freedompop 310 170) sim card in your phone to get AT&T software update.
10pmStalker said:
Could you explain this a bit? I don't know what any of that means
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power_book said:
You need active AT&T sim cards or AT&T MVNO (Red pockets(310 410 but not Freedompop 310 170) sim card in your phone to get AT&T software update.
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My sim card is direct from AT&T. I've been using the same one since I purchased and activated the Note 7 in an AT&T store
Did you flash your phone with AT&T firmware including home CSC or just part of AT&T firmware?
You have to flash complete AT&T firmware to get AT&T OTA.
10pmStalker said:
My sim card is direct from AT&T. I've been using the same one since I purchased and activated the Note 7 in an AT&T store
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power_book said:
Did you flash your phone with AT&T firmware including home CSC or just part of AT&T firmware?
You have to flash complete AT&T firmware to get AT&T OTA.
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Flashed it including home CSC. Wanted everything so I could use wifi calling since that was the whole point in the first place.