Was on ATT, unlocked, now on T-Mobile. Phone is 3 yrs old, sketchy; shuts off randomly, has issues. Want to flash firmware, but Sammobile doesn't have 915a. Since it's unlocked and on t-mobile network, can I flash with t-mobile firmware? Can you put any carrier's rom on an unlocked phone? Sammobile has "usa" firmware with no carrier designation.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note-edge/SM-N915R4/USC/
Thanks.
How did it go??
Same phone same problem also on Tmobile now... what did you do??
Use firmware uploaded by makki666
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Same phone same problem also on Tmobile now... what did you do??
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Did you find a solution? I flashed the firmware uploaded by makki666 found in another thread on updates for Note Edge from at&t. Right now am using 6.0.1 but may revert to basic 5.1 1 to get temporary root & get rid of bloatware (have not figured out what is worse, outdated OS or bloatware). If you found a better solution, please posr
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Hi All, I want to continue using my AT&T prepaid plan but I recently bought a locked T-Mobile Galaxy S7 SM-G930T (I'm going to try to unlock it - if that doesn't work this is all moot). I would like to flash AT&T firmware so I can use the AT&T LTE bands. Can I follow the instructions in the link below once I've unlocked a T-Mobile SM-G930T and turn it into a SM-G930A?
http://www.droidviews.com/nougat-firmware-on-att-galaxy-s7s7-edge-sm-g930a-g935a/
I've read the link below... but it seems to be only if you want to continue using T-Mobile service which I don't.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...w-to-flash-att-nougat-to-t-mobile-s7-t3553610
Changing firmware doesn't have anything to do with what bands the hardware supports. Unlock it and throw the ATT SIM in. Only difference is carrier supported features and software (wifi calling, etc). Flashing ATT modem might improve coverage but all S7 support the same bands.
Thanks buddy for the reply. I'm used to using a custom ROM on my Android phones so this is new. Mostly CyanogenMod.
That's good to know I don't need to flash in order to get the bands but I understand I need to if I want OTA updates from at&t. It seems relatively simple that you just flash the AT&T ROM over the T-Mobile with Odin and then use some update file. It doesn't even effect Samsung pay and Knox which is great.
Stupid question: is the AT&T modem included with the AT&T rom? Also, with regards to the 2nd link in the OP what is the update file that you put on the sdcard to use in recovery - is that an OTA update because your ROM is different from your carrier?
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Thanks buddy for the reply. I'm used to using a custom ROM on my Android phones so this is new. Mostly CyanogenMod.
That's good to know I don't need to flash in order to get the bands but I understand I need to if I want OTA updates from at&t. It seems relatively simple that you just flash the AT&T ROM over the T-Mobile with Odin and then use some update file. It doesn't even effect Samsung pay and Knox which is great.
Stupid question: is the AT&T modem included with the AT&T rom? Also, with regards to the 2nd link in the OP what is the update file that you put on the sdcard to use in recovery - is that an OTA update because your ROM is different from your carrier?
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The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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i have METROPCS Phone SM-G930T1 Nougat, already unlocked since i live in mexico...is there a international rom to flash?? i wanna convert my s7 to a non carrier rom IN ADVANCE THANKS 4 YOUR HELP!
muniz_ri said:
The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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I don't get why you would do this other than to have ATT bloat over TMO bloat (IMHO TMO has less bloat than ATT). There's no technical advantage. Am I missing something?
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I don't get why you would do this other than to have ATT bloat over TMO bloat (IMHO TMO has less bloat than ATT). There's no technical advantage. Am I missing something?
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The amount of bloatware is irrelevant since you can freeze all bloatware on either build. I experienced many issues on the TMo version including issues with Android Auto, Google Assistant, and Tasker. I thought these apps were buggy but all of those issues were resolved on the AT&T version. The AT&T version seems to be a better, bug-free build.
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The amount of bloatware is irrelevant since you can freeze all bloatware on either build. I experienced many issues on the TMo version including issues with Android Auto, Google Assistant, and Tasker. I thought these apps were buggy but all of those issues were resolved on the AT&T version. The AT&T version seems to be a better, bug-free build.
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Read that in a different thread you posted to after I responded. I think it's very YMMV though. But if you saw improvement then ??
Hi, did anyone ever complete this flash from SM-G930T to SM-G930A? I'd like to do this solely to try and get the wifi calling feature since my workplace has poor cell service but great wifi. I bought the T-Mobile phone, unlocked it, put the ATT sim in and everything but wifi calling works fine. I appreciate the reply!
This is much later in the year (11-8-2021) and ATT has posted the list of phone they say will work and it only shows G930A. It seems their test of working means it must have been sold by ATT. They say My G930T won't work. So Will ATT continue to use customer's unlocked phones it they were not orginally sold by ATT. They have the records. Will ATT refuse to use one of their SIMs even if the phone is Flashed to ATT logo. I do not want to throw away my G930T phone.
muniz_ri said:
The following is the latest G930A Android 7.0 firmware file. All you need to do is flash it with Odin's AP slot to completely convert your G930T to a G930A. No other steps or files are required: G930AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904132_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.rar
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Hello and thank you. You posted this information and link back in 2017 and so much has changed. Mostly ATT is now working hard to get rid of all 3G towers and firing up 5G. They said my Galaxy S7-GM930T would not work so I think they link you posted will help me convert the phone back to a GM930A or U or U1. My question is,..Has anything in your post changed since 2017 and if so could you please advise me of what I need to do. Thanks very much.
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Hello and thank you. You posted this information and link back in 2017 and so much has changed. Mostly ATT is now working hard to get rid of all 3G towers and firing up 5G. They said my Galaxy S7-GM930T would not work so I think they link you posted will help me convert the phone back to a GM930A or U or U1. My question is,..Has anything in your post changed since 2017 and if so could you please advise me of what I need to do. Thanks very much.
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They sent you a message saying the phone won't work?
As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.
Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.
G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg
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As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.
Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.
G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg
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you donnt need to remove the .md5
you will need modded odin though.
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you donnt need to remove the .md5
you will need modded odin though.
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You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around
Thanks Joe I was tired of returning all the way back to the beginning and getting all those new updates on my unlocked S8
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You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around
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Yeah and on a Mac you do need to, or it freezes Odin completely
If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?
If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.
Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.
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If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?
If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.
Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.
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No, it will not unlock the phone (Note: Verizon phones are factory unlocked and remain that way after a firmware flash)
Yes, you can flash any carriers FW to a US S8 and use it with a different carrier.
So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all
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So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all
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You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.
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You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.
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Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.
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Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.
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I had a TMobile S7 edge and flashing unlocked firmware never unlocked the device. That's handled by TMobile servers so...
Flashing unlocked firmware will give you just that. The smoother, bloat free firmware from another device but not the actual sim unlock.
I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?
maquino1985 said:
I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?
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There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.
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There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.
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Thanks. Some threads made it sound possible but inconclusive. I'll just assume it doesn't work.
BTW, can you link to the att oreo fw? And what do u flash that with Odin or comsey?
The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1
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The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1
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Ok thanks. I need to flash anyways because I'm having terrible battery issues and just debating whether to go to a newer version of 950u or back to U1 and losing WiFi calling. In your opinion is oreo beta worth it
So just to confirm, I have read everything, but I am just a bit confused. If I flashed the unlocked firmware via modified odin on a locked AT&T S8 it will remove a lot of the carrier bloat and give my my wifi hotspot back, but remove wifi calling. Similar to when I flashed the T-Mobile firmware on my AT&T S7 and got rid of a ton of the AT&T bloatware but was able to activate my wifi hotspot but lost wifi calling. I stay locked to AT&T which is fine that is not my purpose for flashing
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and can you re-upload the link is dead now
The links don't work. Any chance you've still got the firmware? I've been overseas since october. I have an unlocked AT&T phone that I intend to keep using when I get back, so I want to keep it AT&T FW.
Hi.
I have a G955U Galaxy S8+ AT&T Factory Unlocked on Android 7.0
Baseband Version: G955USQU1AQD9
Android Security Patch Level - April 1, 2017
I no longer live in the US, and currently in the Philippines. Phone works great and the signal is too and all, but I cannot get OTA updates.
Can I just download the firmware file in this thread and flash straight through ODIN, or do I need to follow another guide?
I have an unlocked phone on Marshmallow.
Will it become locked again if I upgrade it to Nougat using Odin and the official firmware?
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I have an unlocked phone on Marshmallow.
Will it become locked again if I upgrade it to Nougat using Odin and the official firmware?
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I just bought a used note 5 it was running marshmallow stock rom and i did upgrade from marshmallow to NOUGAT and still my phone is UNLOCKED.sim card+data+calls+sms all working nice and battrry life is amazing.
Model SM-N920T
i flashed this latest firmware below via odin v3.12
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903991333
Thank you for the firmware source.
Just to clarify, you flashed only that AP, no additional modem or bootloader files?
In addition, is T-mobile a cell phone provider also in Arab emirates? I did some search in internet and it seems the answer is no.
Would it be possible somehow to compare if your phone and mine have been unlocked the same way?
Thank you for any additional help
algarues said:
Thank you for the firmware source.
Just to clarify, you flashed only that AP, no additional modem or bootloader files?
In addition, is T-mobile a cell phone provider also in Arab emirates? I did some search in internet and it seems the answer is no.
Would it be possible somehow to compare if your phone and mine have been unlocked the same way?
Thank you for any additional help
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No my service provider is Etisalat not Tmobile but i bought this phone on Craigslist and it was locked on Tmobile network so the owner sold me very very cheap he didn't know how to unlock it.
I bought it in 140$ and and it's brand new condition almost untouched.
i used a software in windows pc called "Z3X samsung tool pro v29.2" a cracked version to be honest to unlock this phone permanently.
After that i flashed nougat via odin just in AP tab and still unlocked.
I did not flash modem or bootloader separately because this firmware comes in full package Bootloader+Modem+CSC+System all you have to do is use AP tab and upload firmware then flash it.but remember you have to do factory reset from stock recovery immediately after flashing successfully otherwise it can get bootloop
Even though i try Tmobile sim unlock app that comes pre installed but it didn't worked cuz i don't have Tmobile sim card.
I am not sure your phone situation to be honest but since its UNLOCKED already so give it a nougat shot.
Hello.
I have a Galaxy S7 that I got about 5 weeks ago. I paid to have it in the box but the person got a secondhand one. I am in West Africa but someway somehow I got a Verizon one that is unlocked for any carrier. Anyway I checked and some functions were not working. Private mode is not working, there's no software update option anywhere (I checked developer mode) and some features I've seen on YouTube are not even on the phone. I'm stuck on Android 6 and can't update so I made up my mind to flash a custom ROM but turns out Verizon's bootloader is locked which will make such a task impossible. Some days ago though, I found out that official Verizon ROMs can be flashed without unlocking the bootloader and this raised some questions which I want to ask here.
Here's the info at the about phone page
MODEL NUMBER - SM-G930V (there's Verizon on the back of the phone so I think this is true)
ANDROID VERSION - 6.0.1
BASEBAND VERSION - G930VVRU4API3
BUILD NUMBER - MMB29M.G930VVRU4API3
1. Can I really flash a stock Verizon ROM for the Galaxy S7 without bricking my phone and with a locked bootloader?
2. If I were to flash a stock Verizon ROM will the phone be locked to Verizon again? I'm asking this because this is the only phone I have and I'm supposed to use this for 2 years!
3. Should I flash the same baseband version or will another Verizon one work?
4. If all the above questions are true, where can I get official Verizon stock ROM for my device?
If you have any questions for me please let me know.
Thanks
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Hello.
I have a Galaxy S7 that I got about 5 weeks ago. I paid to have it in the box but the person got a secondhand one. I am in West Africa but someway somehow I got a Verizon one that is unlocked for any carrier. Anyway I checked and some functions were not working. Private mode is not working, there's no software update option anywhere (I checked developer mode) and some features I've seen on YouTube are not even on the phone. I'm stuck on Android 6 and can't update so I made up my mind to flash a custom ROM but turns out Verizon's bootloader is locked which will make such a task impossible. Some days ago though, I found out that official Verizon ROMs can be flashed without unlocking the bootloader and this raised some questions which I want to ask here.
Here's the info at the about phone page
MODEL NUMBER - SM-G930V (there's Verizon on the back of the phone so I think this is true)
ANDROID VERSION - 6.0.1
BASEBAND VERSION - G930VVRU4API3
BUILD NUMBER - MMB29M.G930VVRU4API3
1. Can I really flash a stock Verizon ROM for the Galaxy S7 without bricking my phone and with a locked bootloader?
2. If I were to flash a stock Verizon ROM will the phone be locked to Verizon again? I'm asking this because this is the only phone I have and I'm supposed to use this for 2 years!
3. Should I flash the same baseband version or will another Verizon one work?
4. If all the above questions are true, where can I get official Verizon stock ROM for my device?
If you have any questions for me please let me know.
Thanks
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Yes, you can flash Verizon stock firmware without issues, as long as you are not trying to flash an older Verizon stock firmware than the version you already have. In other words, you can upgrade, but you can't downgrade.
As for flashing a west African firmware, Nn, Verizon devices have a locked bootloader, the locked bootloader will not allow you flash anything except Verizon stock firmware. Attempting to flash anything from another region or from a different device will only result in a soft-bricked or hard-bricked device. You can only flash the Verizon stock firmware for your specific model number.
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Yes, you can flash Verizon stock firmware without issues, as long as you are not trying to flash an older Verizon stock firmware than the version you already have. In other words, you can upgrade, but you can't downgrade.
As for flashing a west African firmware, Nn, Verizon devices have a locked bootloader, the locked bootloader will not allow you flash anything except Verizon stock firmware. Attempting to flash anything from another region or from a different device will only result in a soft-bricked or hard-bricked device. You can only flash the Verizon stock firmware for your specific model number.
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Hi! Thanks for replying! So where can I get a Verizon stock firmware that is an upgrade of mine and what region should I download from? Also which version of ODIN should I use?
Thank you very much!
Hey folks, recently picked up one of the Flip 3s from T-Mobile on their magenta plan thing. I have desperately been trying to figure out how to change the stock firmware so I could hopefully root it, but nothing is working so far. I'd settle just for being able to change, not root at this point.
Using ODIN I've been able to flash different versions of the T-Mobile firmware, including from what I think is F711U to F711U1 and even a USC one I think, but any attempt at flashing XAA fails and I'm not sure why.
Does anybody know if it's possible to install non T-Mobile stock rom on this, or better yet, also root it?
Thanks in advance if anybody can offer any advice.
are you trying to unlock it?
i’ve got the device in the same plan too and looking for a way to unlock it so i can use it with another SIM
яno such an experience, but it could be useful for me. I am waiting for some competent answers here
Last I've read samsung locked us out. US devices cannot be unlocked
I used ODIN and flashed the Thom Browne firmware to my T-Mobile locked Z Flip 3 and even flashed to the Android 12 beta.
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I used ODIN and flashed the Thom Browne firmware to my T-Mobile locked Z Flip 3 and even flashed to the Android 12 beta.
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Where did you get the odin file thom browne for the aui5 firmware?
ZiddyCat said:
Hey folks, recently picked up one of the Flip 3s from T-Mobile on their magenta plan thing. I have desperately been trying to figure out how to change the stock firmware so I could hopefully root it, but nothing is working so far. I'd settle just for being able to change, not root at this point.
Using ODIN I've been able to flash different versions of the T-Mobile firmware, including from what I think is F711U to F711U1 and even a USC one I think, but any attempt at flashing XAA fails and I'm not sure why.
Does anybody know if it's possible to install non T-Mobile stock rom on this, or better yet, also root it?
Thanks in advance if anybody can offer any advice.
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What ODIN are you using and I'm assuming it is on Bit 1?
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What ODIN are you using and I'm assuming it is on Bit 1?
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I had accidentally gone up to bit 2 but using an odin that let me flash regardless of model mismatch I managed to get the most recent version of the stock firmware on it anyway. So now I no longer have to deal with the t-mobile bloat on top of it at least.
It's sad these things probably won't be rootable for a while but I can at least live with that.
Ok so you got it to U1 then?
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I had accidentally gone up to bit 2 but using an odin that let me flash regardless of model mismatch I managed to get the most recent version of the stock firmware on it anyway. So now I no longer have to deal with the t-mobile bloat on top of it at least.
It's sad these things probably won't be rootable for a while but I can at least live with that.
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So you got it to U1 then?