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Guys i am new to andorid world
I just rooted my htc one x(at&t) by one click method.... Now how can i unlock my network so that i can use other sim
Thank u in advance
Well at the moment we don't have a free way of doing that without S off. But you can easily and cheaply purchase a "unlock code" online. Just Google it
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Cant we unlock via rooting method?
raghavmyadam said:
Cant we unlock via rooting method?
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No, root does not give you SIM unlock.
As the previous response already said, there is currently no free way.
Thank u guys for replying....
Btw wat is bootunlock?? Just for knowledge
Bootloader unlock gives you the ability to flash custom ROMs, custom recovery, radios, kernels, etc. You don't have access to those partitions otherwise, even with root.
You can get unlock codes for 4 $
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Factory unlock that is.. there is no work ground to achieve this through any s/w hack at the moment
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How long is the unlock code will last?
I am asking this because I am planning to bought the code now while my phone will be coming in next month..just wondering
doc_v15 said:
How long is the unlock code will last?
I am asking this because I am planning to bought the code now while my phone will be coming in next month..just wondering
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forever and ever and ever
Where is the best and cheapest way to unlock my SIM? Thanks!
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Unlock fusion at ebay..they have this imei tester before you bought the code..5$
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speednir123 said:
forever and ever and ever
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I mean like before we use it up, if we leave the code unused for months, will it expired?
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speednir123 said:
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Correct. I can confirm I have SIM unlocked a few phones via codes and it isn't reversed ever after flashing roms or anything.
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Unlock fusion at ebay..they have this imei tester before you bought the code..5$
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I mean like before we use it up, if we leave the code unused for months, will it expired?
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No. it won't expire.
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Obie911 said:
Where is the best and cheapest way to unlock my SIM? Thanks!
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Call your carrier and get the unlock code. that won't cost a penny.
If that won't work, Using IMEI number see if can be unlocked in cellunlocker.net, It has free checker. If it can be unlocked you can buy unlock codes from ebay for less than 4 USD
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/09/2...finally-up-for-sale-starting-at-599-for-16gb/
I think they are a little late to the party haha.
I don't know if this means anything since we are unlocked but since Dev version has truly unlocked bootloader can't we pull it to ours
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mikeew83 said:
I don't know if this means anything since we are unlocked but since Dev version has truly unlocked bootloader can't we pull it to ours
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Haha it's weird seeing this now cuz at one point I actually considered returning my phone for this infamous developer edition. I'm so glad I didn't bite the bullet like others did and return mine.
Guess it took Samsung a while to finally figure out how to unlock it's bootloader. They should have just come to XDA if they needed help.
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I don't know if this means anything since we are unlocked but since Dev version has truly unlocked bootloader can't we pull it to ours
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we have a truly unlocked bootloader aswell...its no different.
Ok wasn't sure just a thought then
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mikeew83 said:
Ok wasn't sure just a thought then
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no your fine...one thing this might help with is unlocking wcdma 1900 band so you can use this device on domestic gsm networks. our device current state is a insecure aboot, but there a still signature verification checks being performed before the insecure aboot.img loads. meaning our bootloader is unlocked yes, but the device is not fully unlocked..hince why it still shows "secure boot enabled" in odin mode.
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we have a truly unlocked bootloader aswell...its no different.
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Well, like you said yourself above our aboot.img is truly unlocked, but the phone isn't because of secure boot. All the other versions on other carriers are truly unlocked, but ours isn't, which is why we are unable to flash cross-carrier modems like they can on AT&T or t-mo. I just posted on the wcdma 1900 bounty thread that the dev version could be used to unlock that frequency band if the hardware is there. I truly wish we could disable secure boot, then we could basically do anything we want with this phone. We still have a partially disabled, but unlocked phone.
And according to Android Central they are on backorder. Looks like three people bought one !
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And according to Android Central they are on backorder. Looks like three people bought one !
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I mean buying that one makes sense if your buying an sgs3 either way, out of contract, am I wrong?
ericerk said:
I mean buying that one makes sense if your buying an sgs3 either way, out of contract, am I wrong?
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You're a 100% right, I don't know why you wouldn't.
I bet they took a bunch of stock s3s and used an xda tool to unlock the bootloader....
Lol! Cracked me up.
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I wonder if it still has all the Verizon crapware installed on it if it comes directly from Samsung or if there are features in it that were removed from the regular Verizon version (IE: Samsung Dive, etc.)
I hope that they release a tool to wipe it back to stock like google does with their nexus line (I'm talking images)
Also Hoping it will work with the normal SGS3's
I'm pretty sure running a custom rom on this still voids your warranty.
Kind surprised we don't have a dump yet...:'(
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sololhj said:
I'm pretty sure running a custom rom on this still voids your warranty.
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Running a custom Rom does not void your warranty. Being stupid enough to take it to Verizon or send it to Samsung with a custom Rom voids your warranty.
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xsteven77x said:
Running a custom Rom does not void your warranty. Being stupid enough to take it to Verizon or send it to Samsung with a custom Rom voids your warranty.
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IIRC the warranty is automatically voided on the dev edition once custom software is loaded or 30 days is reached (whichever happens first).
LMAO
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Kind surprised we don't have a dump yet...:'(
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Running a custom Rom does not void your warranty. Being stupid enough to take it to Verizon or send it to Samsung with a custom Rom voids your warranty.
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Thanks for the laugh!
Downloading now, I assume this is the same update Europe and everybody else got. Just breaking the news.
miserybusiness21 said:
Downloading now, I assume this is the same update Europe and everybody else got. Just breaking the news.
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Looks like a 328MB update...just finished downloading. I can't install it right now but I will shortly.
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Downloading now, I assume this is the same update Europe and everybody else got. Just breaking the news.
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Thanks a lot OP, just did check for software update, it was indeed there!
Yes this will be the same as Europe, Time for a rom update
Good news. If its possible i will need the radio only. Thanks to give me a link.
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Is it the MG1 firmware?
Updated. It is in fact MG1. I don't know if it locks the bootloader though. There is a new "Secure boot status" "type: Samsung" in about device.
Maybe I shouldn't have updated!
Update:
Like the update that has hit other countries before, it adds app2sd support. SEEMS smoother, i. e. no stutter going back to home screen etc. (but is it just a placebo effect?!)
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fnair said:
Updated. It is in fact MG1. I don't know if it locks the bootloader though. There is a new "Secure boot status" "type: Samsung" in about device.
Maybe I shouldn't have updated!
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I highly doubt it locks the boot loader. That's a carrier thing. And Canadian version is luckily always boot loader unlocked. That status is about knox
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jetlitheone said:
I highly doubt it locks the boot loader. That's a carrier thing. And Canadian version is luckily always boot loader unlocked. That status is about knox
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Oh! Hadn't thought of that... Good!
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Just installed but lost my root.
Tried to reinstall motochopper root however it would not work.
Just installed, and seems much smoother, very little lag compared to before... But could be placebo effect lol
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Just installed but lost my root.
Tried to reinstall motochopper root however it would not work.
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Root might be lost use chainfire auto root that should technically work.
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Will be sticking with the 9505 MGA firmware for the non carrier branding but looking forward to checking out the new modem.
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So is this new update rootable? I will wait for confirmation here before updating.
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Yes, using CF-Auto-Root works like a charmhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800.
Just curious. Can you still get in tonthe service menu using #*0011#?
Specifically on Bell. I still havent lost hope on hopefully unlocking my phone for free
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I got it too. Started downloading when I hit the door. Will re-root right after
thi89 said:
Just installed, and seems much smoother, very little lag compared to before... But could be placebo effect lol
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Funny, me too (wrt placebo effect) It does seem to boot up the camera quicker and launch the gallery app better. Rooted to get my multi-window app back and everything is looking good.
I can confirm that Chainfire's CF-Root provides you with root access again after installing this update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Please make sure you thank Chainfire for his effort.
As I use my camera a fair bit, it's great to see that it launches must faster and is far smoother. I can also confirm that you can now move apps to your SD card.
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sci05 said:
Just curious. Can you still get in tonthe service menu using #*0011#?
Specifically on Bell. I still havent lost hope on hopefully unlocking my phone for free
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Per your request I tried it on Bell but received the following message:
Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
Sorry, it doesn't seem to work.
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I can confirm that Chainfire's CF-Root provides you with root access again after installing this update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Please make sure you thank Chainfire for his effort.
As I use my camera a fair bit, it's great to see that it launches must faster and is far smoother. I can also confirm that you can now move apps to your SD card.
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Per your request I tried it on Bell but received the following message:
Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
Sorry, it doesn't seem to work.
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Im so sorry its suppose to be *#0011#
As per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
Unlock s4 for free with hidden options
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When I went into the camera app the first time after the update, it did a camera firmware upgrade there.
Hello,
I have recently bought from eBay a beautiful new HTC One SV and I wonder why I cannot receive the latest 4.2.2 upgrade through OTA.
I asked the HTC support in UK and they told me the phone is branded Virgin UK and I have to wait for them to release the upgrade. But I read on other post that the upgrade is already available from Virgin mobile.
I tried to unlock the phone, doing several factory reset, changed the sim to a different provider, but no success... Now the phone is re-locked.
This is the current configuration:
sw: 2.14.401.6
CID: HTC__001
Android version: 4.1.2
Can somebody please help me to get the latest 4.2.2 update?
Thanks!
Alberto
@fplanet
Probably a dumb question but have you attempted a manual update check on your phone in 'settings>>system updates>>HTC software update'?
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Modding.MyMind said:
Probably a dumb question but have you attempted a manual update check on your phone in 'settings>>system updates>>HTC software update'?
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Hi Modding.MyMind,
Thanks for your answer. I have tried yes, several times but no success... It always says your sw is the latest version.
When I switched on the phone the first time, there was a system update of about 34Mb and nothing more.
The sw is still 4.1.2.
You may need to sit and be patience then. Sometimes a new device that has been activated needs to be processed in the system through their database. Not sure how long you have had your device activated though. I would think at most, a week (and that is pushing it lol).
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If the update is already available for your device with virgin mobile then I would assume someone has already provided a download link for the ota. However, I don't have it, but I would suggest downloading it if you can find it and attempt that route.
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Wish I could be more helpful.
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Modding.MyMind said:
You may need to sit and be patience then. Sometimes a new device that has been activated needs to be processed in the system through their database. Not sure how long you have had your device activated though. I would think at most, a week (and that is pushing it lol).
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If the update is already available for your device with virgin mobile then I would assume someone has already provided a download link for the ota. However, I don't have it, but I would suggest downloading it if you can find it and attempt that route.
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Wish I could be more helpful.
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I have activated the phone about 3 weeks ago... Where do you think can I find the right OTA? And how can I install it manually?
Thanks!
Android ruu. Google that. There is a website by that name. Scroll down to K2 and select the link. There you can find OTA's. Though, I do not know if it has the one you need honestly. Also, check out @old.splatterhand index thread. You would need to place it on your internal sdcard and then reboot. If the right one you should get a notification at the top of your phone.
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Modding.MyMind said:
Android ruu. Google that. There is a website by that name. Scroll down to K2 and select the link. There you can find OTA's. Though, I do not know if it has the one you need honestly. Also, check out @old.splatterhand index thread. You would need to place it on your internal sdcard and then reboot. If the right one you should get a notification at the top of your phone.
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I will give it a try! Thanks again!
fplanet said:
sw: 2.14.401.6
CID: HTC__001
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In my opinion, this the available "free" software of an unbranded phone.
Regarding htcdev.com, Virgin mobile Software number should be 2.14.652.6 or 2.14.351.6 (if i'm not totally wrong).
old.splatterhand said:
In my opinion, this the available "free" software of an unbranded phone.
Regarding htcdev.com, Virgin mobile Software number should be 2.14.652.6 or 2.14.351.6 (if i'm not totally wrong).
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Yea, that threw me off earlier lol.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513071
Maybe this OTA might help.It has the same software version as yours.
old.splatterhand said:
In my opinion, this the available "free" software of an unbranded phone.
Regarding htcdev.com, Virgin mobile Software number should be 2.14.652.6 or 2.14.351.6 (if i'm not totally wrong).
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Hi!
I also though it was unbranded, but I asked the HTC support and after checking the IMEI, they told me is branded Virgin.
Fysiks said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513071
Maybe this OTA might help.It has the same software version as yours.
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I would like to try but I do not know how! Can somebody help?
fplanet said:
I would like to try but I do not know how! Can somebody help?
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Put the update on your device's SD card and flash it from within recovery (TWRP, CWM, possibly stock)
I don't think you can flash OTA zips through custom recovery....
Not unless you know what you are doing when modifying it lol. But lets keep it simple
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I don't think you can flash OTA zips through custom recovery....
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Not unless you know what you are doing when modifying it lol. But lets keep it simple
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Fair point. So, with stock recovery installed, we could apply from sdcard or apply from phone storage
Internal sdcard (phone storage)
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An OTA is downloaded in the /storage/sdcard0/Download/ directory and once applied it is removed. However, if saved and not applied it will remain there. Anyways, that is the location where it is normally stored when you get that notification (assuming it is the proper OTA).
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But I would think that being on the root of the internal sdcard is fine. Though personally have not given that a go for myself so I am only guessimating on that one lol.
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Actually, now that I think of it.... Stock recovery comes with a prebuilt feature very similar to CWM. So with that said, guess the location wouldnt necessarily matter if applied that way.
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Any experienced input in this would be great!Thanks in advance!!
greekgod1021 said:
Any experienced input in this would be great!Thanks in advance!!
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I don't understand. Are you asking a question, looking for confirmation, or simply making a statement? What type of input are you seeking?
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lol i dont understand what the issue was here...seems pretty straight forward to me...title says he thinks dirty santa sim unlocked his phone but wanted confirmation...yes sir dirty santa DOES sim unlock sprint lg v20 AND it gets 4G LTE (thanks Qualcomm) AND no bloatware AND no stupid Sprint bootanimation!! WIN WIN and....WIN
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lol i dont understand what the issue was here...seems pretty straight forward to me...title says he thinks dirty santa sim unlocked his phone but wanted confirmation...yes sir dirty santa DOES sim unlock sprint lg v20 AND it gets 4G LTE (thanks Qualcomm) AND no bloatware AND no stupid Sprint bootanimation!! WIN WIN and....WIN
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Thanks !!!!!this is all I needed and wanted to know.
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lol i dont understand what the issue was here...seems pretty straight forward to me...title says he thinks dirty santa sim unlocked his phone but wanted confirmation...yes sir dirty santa DOES sim unlock sprint lg v20 AND it gets 4G LTE (thanks Qualcomm) AND no bloatware AND no stupid Sprint bootanimation!! WIN WIN and....WIN
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i assume this is utilizing the US996 Deodexed ROM? If so, it essentially is converting the phone to the North America unlocked variant which would be SIM Unlocked.
Unexpected side effect. But i guess thats great!
If this is confirmed that is a very great unexpected side effect haha.
Beastmode on my LG V20
"dirty santa"
12manytimes said:
lol i dont understand what the issue was here...seems pretty straight forward to me...title says he thinks dirty santa sim unlocked his phone but wanted confirmation...yes sir dirty santa DOES sim unlock sprint lg v20 AND it gets 4G LTE (thanks Qualcomm) AND no bloatware AND no stupid Sprint bootanimation!! WIN WIN and....WIN
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// You are absolutely wrong! I have dirty santa installed on my LS997 and its only unlock bootloader and root the phone, but not sim unlock!
Yes it sim unlock cause my ls997 was sim unlock but the phone continously dropping service so i revert to the stock rom
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bikermites said:
Yes it sim unlock cause my ls997 was sim unlock but the phone continously dropping service so i revert to the stock rom
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You had a different carrier?
jannmedia said:
// You are absolutely wrong! I have dirty santa installed on my LS997 and its only unlock bootloader and root the phone, but not sim unlock!
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Yes it is. IF you had installed the old rom. I recently updated dirtysanta with a Stock rom. Since you posted this morning/lastnight I assume you just did the exploit. Which means you would have downloaded my new rom. If you want sim unlock install the us996 rom.
The Size 6 on your post is completely inappropriate and rude if you ask me so I removed it from the quote. I hope you don't get mad because its not your exact quote.
The us 996 rom can we use this rom to unlock sprint ls997?
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OK, I have a ls997 running a 997 ROM. Just flashed a CM build for Sprint & it failed because it recognized my phone as a US996. Thinking it was a derp in build.prop on the ROM I'm running, I check everything but it's all correct.
Then I go to settings/about phone/hardware info......
Under "GOTA serial number" it shows as US996.
Can anyone else on Sprint confirm?
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Yes it is. IF you had installed the old rom. I recently updated dirtysanta with a Stock rom. Since you posted this morning/lastnight I assume you just did the exploit. Which means you would have downloaded my new rom. If you want sim unlock install the us996 rom.
The Size 6 on your post is completely inappropriate and rude if you ask me so I removed it from the quote. I hope you don't get mad because its not your exact quote.
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See my above post....I rooted several days ago & used LS997deOdexed
SketchyStunts said:
OK, I have a ls997 running a 997 ROM. Just flashed a CM build for Sprint & it failed because it recognized my phone as a US996. Thinking it was a derp in build.prop on the ROM I'm running, I check everything but it's all correct.
Then I go to settings/about phone/hardware info......
Under "GOTA serial number" it shows as US996.
Can anyone else on Sprint confirm?
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See my above post....I rooted several days ago & used LS997deOdexed
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The devices because of the bootloader seem to be considered us996 devices instead of elsa. The easy fix is to edit the updater script to allow the install to us996 devices.
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The devices because of the bootloader seem to be considered us996 devices instead of elsa. The easy fix is to edit the updater script to allow the install to us996 devices.
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That's what I ended up doing. Booting CM now to check it out.
Sprint LG V20 Sim unlocked or not?
I came accros a listing on ebay for $75 for ls997 unlock ......
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I came accros a listing on ebay for $75 for ls997 unlock ......
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All he is doing is the dirtysanta method.
I did that and my phone was dropping networking
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And he wonna charge 500 for the file or 75 to mail in the device and have it done
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I did that and my phone was dropping networking
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And he wonna charge 500 for the file or 75 to mail in the device and have it done
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bro seriously............ if you "wonna" pay that go ahead but youd be getting ripped off n pretty stupid to be hones. i wish we knew who it was on here to troll him lol.. send him 500$ as a gift then sdnd him your phone.. lmao