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[Q] T-Mobile ROM on Verizon Edge ?

I have a Verizon edge that I am currently using on T-Mobile because we switched carriers. I would love to load the T-Mobile ROM on the Verizon phone. is that possible?

If you are using the Verizon version of the phone, even though you unlocked the carrier, it should still be using Verizon bootloaders which are locked up tight. if you try to flash this you'll more than likely end up with a soft brick.

f1andy83 said:
I have a Verizon edge that I am currently using on T-Mobile because we switched carriers. I would love to load the T-Mobile ROM on the Verizon phone. is that possible?
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It will not work as the devices firmware is completely different. You will soft brick your device by trying to flash something from a different version.

T-Mobile sim-unlocked firmware or any sim-unlocked firmware.

I have a SM-930V(verizon) galaxy s7 and is running Tmobile(930T) firmware. Is there any tmobile sim-unlocked firmware that I can download? Or can I flash the 930U firmware and sim-unlock my phone? What are the implications on doing this? I want to keep samsung pay, wifi calling, and LTEvoice.

You need to get a sim unlock code - there are a few websites you can purchase that from. It is not a firmware change, at least not on the S7.

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't Verizon phones come GSM unlocked or is that only for outside of the country?

Verizon S7 comes unlocked: http://www.androidcentral.com/yes-verizon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-are-sim-unlocked, Just Flash the latest SM-G930U Firmware available. as always at your own risk of course, plenty of guides on how to flash the U firmware to verizon s7 here at XDA.

My T-Mobile S7 came with a device unlock application... Ive never seen it before, so i tested it out by using the temporary unlock and it worked...

KillerClaw321 said:
My T-Mobile S7 came with a device unlock application... Ive never seen it before, so i tested it out by using the temporary unlock and it worked...
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Try doing the Permanent unlock and see if it works

micallan_17 said:
Try doing the Permanent unlock and see if it works
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It works. A tmobile rep confirmed that it is now unlocked.

If you do not have the apk for some reason... i grabbed it heres the apk:

mines is factory unlocked (SM-G930U) so am good to go , congrats on unlocking it and you can now flash the SM-G930 U firmware on it and get rid of the TMO bloatware.

Flashing original non modified firmware on carrier specific device

I have a Verizon tablet. I would like to flash a version of the firmware did not come from Verizon, the same firmware that I'd have gotten if I didn't buy it from them and is not tied to any carrier at all. Is this possible without doing anything weird that you'd have to do with a custom ROM like unlock the bootloader? Or can this be accomplished with no complications whatsoever by flashing through Odin?

counciler said:
I have a Verizon tablet. I would like to flash a version of the firmware did not come from Verizon, the same firmware that I'd have gotten if I didn't buy it from them and is not tied to any carrier at all. Is this possible without doing anything weird that you'd have to do with a custom ROM like unlock the bootloader? Or can this be accomplished with no complications whatsoever by flashing through Odin?
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Firmwares are model number specific plus, Verizon has locked bootloader on every one of their Samsung devices younger than 2 years old and some of the older ones that have been updated to Lollipop or newer have locked bootloader, some are locked as far back as KitKat. If the device you have has a locked bootloader then it's not gonna allow you to flash anything that isn't Verizon firmware.
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Got it, thank you.

I like to think this would be simple. Perhaps you can help?

Here's what I got. ATT LG G3 running stock Marshmallow D85030p with what I presume is the newest security patch (June 2016)
At this point it's not on a carrier but it's locked by ATT. They kept my number as well.. A number that was mine from previous carriers.
Will I be able to root, install TWRP, and unlock this device to use on a prepaid carrier? Keep in mind this same phone has been flashed, rooted and ran recovery mods and ROMs before. Still in perfect working condition after receiving it's last stock OTA.

jlgarr86 said:
Here's what I got. ATT LG G3 running stock Marshmallow D85030p with what I presume is the newest security patch (June 2016)
At this point it's not on a carrier but it's locked by ATT. They kept my number as well.. A number that was mine from previous carriers.
Will I be able to root, install TWRP, and unlock this device to use on a prepaid carrier? Keep in mind this same phone has been flashed, rooted and ran recovery mods and ROMs before. Still in perfect working condition after receiving it's last stock OTA.
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First of all what do you mean they kept your number? Did you cancel? Unpaid bill? That would be a deciding factor on how to go about things.
But no root cannot unlock your device
1. If you left AT&T in good standing AT&T will unlock the device for free. Even if you don't have any account.
2. If not then you can get it unlocked for a few dollars from some eBay sellers.
3. What prepaid carrier? If Any provider that runs on AT&Ts network you don't have to get it unlocked, it will work fine with Go Phone, Cricket , H2O and many others that run on AT&Ts network.
But a note if it's no longer on AT&T due to unpaid bill, or on bad terms remember the device may no longer work on any GSM carrier within the USA due to AT&T will blacklist it.
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hyelton said:
First of all what do you mean they kept your number? Did you cancel? Unpaid bill? That would be a deciding factor on how to go about things.
But no root cannot unlock your device
1. If you left AT&T in good standing AT&T will unlock the device for free. Even if you don't have any account.
2. If not then you can get it unlocked for a few dollars from some eBay sellers.
3. What prepaid carrier? If Any provider that runs on AT&Ts network you don't have to get it unlocked, it will work fine with Go Phone, Cricket , H2O and many others that run on AT&Ts network.
But a note if it's no longer on AT&T due to unpaid bill, or on bad terms remember the device may no longer work on any GSM carrier within the USA due to AT&T will blacklist it.
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I understand root alone won't unlock it. With all that being said can I still root and flash a recovery method that are permanent? Does MM still not have a reliable root or recovery method?

jlgarr86 said:
I understand root alone won't unlock it. With all that being said can I still root and flash a recovery method that are permanent? Does MM still not have a reliable root or recovery method?
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You would need to downgrade to KitKat to do that. But remember once you downgrade you'll no longer be able to go back to any official firmware Past KitKat without an AT&T SIM card of some sort to ota update it.
Also remember if you get an unlock code you need to be running stock D850 firmware or else you won't be able to enter the unlock code.
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hyelton said:
You would need to downgrade to KitKat to do that. But remember once you downgrade you'll no longer be able to go back to any official firmware Past KitKat without an AT&T SIM card of some sort to ota update it.
Also remember if you get an unlock code you need to be running stock D850 firmware or else you won't be able to enter the unlock code.
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Are there any unofficial MM or Lollipop ROMs that are worth looking into? I couldn't care less if it's official honestly. And that last bit you said, you mean if I wanted a phone unlocked I'd have to basically wipe my phone?

jlgarr86 said:
Are there any unofficial MM or Lollipop ROMs that are worth looking into? I couldn't care less if it's official honestly. And that last bit you said, you mean if I wanted a phone unlocked I'd have to basically wipe my phone?
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If you unlock before you leave behind stock then no you don't have to wipe. Once you install any custom ROM, your only option to unlock at that point is to revert back to stock, which means wiping.

aybarrap1 said:
If you unlock before you leave behind stock then no you don't have to wipe. Once you install any custom ROM, your only option to unlock at that point is to revert back to stock, which means wiping.
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Can I unlock it myself?

jlgarr86 said:
Can I unlock it myself?
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Yes you can, if you are on stock. You will need to get the unlock code from AT&T, be on stock firmware, and have an active SIM card from another carrier (I.e. T-Mobile or of it's MVNOs like MetroPCS). Once you have the unlock code, put in the SIM card, turn on the phone, and you will get the prompts for the code you got. Then you're done.

Question Switching Carriers

Question. I have switched my carrier from Verizon to T-Mobile. How do I remove the Big Red branding/splash screen/apps and replace them with the T-Mobile stuff? Can it be done with a factory reset or do I need to go deeper?
Thanks

If you have a T-Mobile sim. Just call them and have them reprovision your phone. All they will do is have you turn it off, they will send a new signal. Once you turn it on, it should update to all T-Mobile.. I forgot on question. Is this a factory unlocked version? If so I do not think you will get much T-Mobile apps. I know I do not have that annoying boot screen, and that is how I like it..

I have a VZW branded device. I want to get rid if all the Big Red stuff. I'm even contemplating flashing the U1 firmware or the latest Tmo or their CSC. I just want to make sure I get the security updates ss I should and not get them from Verizon.

FernBch said:
I have a VZW branded device. I want to get rid if all the Big Red stuff. I'm even contemplating flashing the U1 firmware or the latest Tmo or their CSC. I just want to make sure I get the security updates ss I should and not get them from Verizon.
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If you have a Verizon Branded, but a T-mobile sim, do as I suggested, or you should be able to flash the U1 firmware

Will do. Thanks

Learned something.
Samsung BYOD carrier update only works with carrier unlocked devices bought directly from Samsung. If you change carriers and want either their bloat or no bloat you must flash via Odin. Nice part is if you flash the unlocked firmware you can uninstall all the bloat. The jury is still out on OTAs....