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Hi everyone, I have stumbled upon what appears to be a working unlock solution for the G flex 2 (LS996). This is essentially a similar method of unlocking the g3, but with my unlocked by sprint node.db files. Currently MMS and Calling are not working for me on ATT, but data (LTE) and texting works. I beleive I know why calling is not working, as well as MMS, but I am not sure how to fix it, I am new to unlocking using root. Anyways, on to the guide.
First you will need to root your G Flex 2
You will also need Root Browser
Now after you have rooted download the files attached to this post
Next transfer the files to your phone if you did not download on your flex2
*Back up your node.db and node.db-library by adding .bak to the end in /carrier/apps
Once the files you downloaded are on your phone extract them to /carrier/apps
Now restart your phone with your non sprint sim card, or sprint if you are unlocking for future use
When the phone boots you should see that it is recognized, but the carrier still identifies as sprint
Go into settings, more, set mode to global, then go to apn settings and add in your apn
Now you should have full sms and data
This is as far as I have got at the moment, but I am working on calling and mms on at&t, it did appear to be working on Verizon though
Now to where I need some help:
First is calling. I think I have identified the 2 things that may be causing the problems. First is call barring, when I opened up a hidden phone menu it said that incoming, outgoing, etc calls were locked. When I try to enter that submenu to unlock them it says something about the sim or crashes. Next is hd calling. When I dial a number there is a hd symbol next to dialing, I don't know what that is, but if it is sending the call over data I am assuming that there is some type of problem with it sending it to a sprint server or something. If someone can help me figure this out I will be very thankful.
My next problem is MMS, on at&T. Whenever I try to send or download one it does not work. I might just have messed up my apn a few times but I doubt it. The MMS settings in hidden menus show up with sprint settings, and I have tried changing them but they just revert. Could anyone help me out?
PS Sorry about adding two files the first one did not show up when I posted and now I don't know how to remove
I am getting hands free activation now and then please help.Tried everything below.
iginally Posted by tomtam
Try this..
with root explorer : Go to system/app or /system/priv-app folder.
Locate Sprintsyncml. Apk
Rename it to Sprintsyncml. Bak
or
Search for OmaDmclient.apk, then click and hold the file till it popups a secondary menu, in secondary menu select RENAME.
Rename OmaDmclient.apk to OmaDmclient.apk.bak and press ok.
or
LGstartupwizard.apk... Which is located at
/system/priv-app
try this options it should work..it will disable the prompt
Thanks only found LGstartupwizard.apk but it is still popping up after rename..Please help
jmar896 said:
I'm not responsible if this damages your phone, attempt at your own risk.
Hi everyone, I have stumbled upon what appears to be a working unlock solution for the G flex 2 (LS996). This is essentially a similar method of unlocking the g3, but with my unlocked by sprint node.db files. Currently MMS and Calling are not working for me on ATT, but data (LTE) and texting works. I beleive I know why calling is not working, as well as MMS, but I am not sure how to fix it, I am new to unlocking using root. Anyways, on to the guide.
First you will need to root your G Flex 2
You will also need Root Browser
Now after you have rooted download the files attached to this post
Next transfer the files to your phone if you did not download on your flex2
*Back up your node.db and node.db-library by adding .bak to the end in /carrier/apps
Once the files you downloaded are on your phone extract them to /carrier/apps
Now restart your phone with your non sprint sim card, or sprint if you are unlocking for future use
When the phone boots you should see that it is recognized, but the carrier still identifies as sprint
Go into settings, more, set mode to global, then go to apn settings and add in your apn
Now you should have full sms and data
This is as far as I have got at the moment, but I am working on calling and mms on at&t, it did appear to be working on Verizon though
Now to where I need some help:
First is calling. I think I have identified the 2 things that may be causing the problems. First is call barring, when I opened up a hidden phone menu it said that incoming, outgoing, etc calls were locked. When I try to enter that submenu to unlock them it says something about the sim or crashes. Next is hd calling. When I dial a number there is a hd symbol next to dialing, I don't know what that is, but if it is sending the call over data I am assuming that there is some type of problem with it sending it to a sprint server or something. If someone can help me figure this out I will be very thankful.
My next problem is MMS, on at&T. Whenever I try to send or download one it does not work. I might just have messed up my apn a few times but I doubt it. The MMS settings in hidden menus show up with sprint settings, and I have tried changing them but they just revert. Could anyone help me out?
PS Sorry about adding two files the first one did not show up when I posted and now I don't know how to remove
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first thanks for your effort!! second have you made any progress on gettin at&t working specifically talk and txt?
has any kind of progess been made yet? i suppose with a locked bootloader were gonna hit dead ends
T-mobile US with LTE Data Working
sooo i after this unlock and 2 more from the lg g3. I tried this one again I had no signal now I set it to global mode i got signal bars and its say sprint at the lock screen but in settings it says t-mobile
Text Works
Data works
LTE Data Super Fast
But no phone calling cant dial out phone app will crash and all the signal will disappear
Try dialing with 1 then area code
this is for domestic right? but for international unlock only need to change the files and it will work?
carlosirai said:
this is for domestic right? but for international unlock only need to change the files and it will work?
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Yes that's true. Take care about permissions setup, use root explorer for that purpose. In three countries I use this phone LTE works mostly in bands 4, I also enabled that band using a guide I found here.
AndroidKing said:
sooo i after this unlock and 2 more from the lg g3. I tried this one again I had no signal now I set it to global mode i got signal bars and its say sprint at the lock screen but in settings it says t-mobile
Text Works
Data works
LTE Data Super Fast
But no phone calling cant dial out phone app will crash and all the signal will disappear
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try downloading a dialer app from play store and see if that works..please leave feedback
i can unlock but not free^
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i can unlock but not free^
Fix full hands free activation
How's that?
tungkick said:
i can unlock but not free^
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i can unlock but not free^
Fix full hands free activation
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I had the phone unlocked by sprint and can still not hook on to AT&T. What are you offering?
5.1.1 can unlock gsm sim too? Thank You
Changed my build.prof and got calling working flawless, just cant seem to be able to change apn settings.
ro.carrier=spr
ro.build.target_operator=spr
With this, you can also changed the spr to tmo if you want.
Anyone know how to make it so I can change apns?
matistight said:
Changed my build.prof and got calling working flawless, just cant seem to be able to change apn settings.
ro.carrier=spr
ro.build.target_operator=spr
With this, you can also changed the spr to tmo if you want.
Anyone know how to make it so I can change apns?
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so in build prof did you change ro.carrier to spr or ro.carrier=spr?
have you tried for apn ##data#(##3282#)
dcasun said:
so in build prof did you change ro.carrier to spr or ro.carrier=spr?
have you tried for apn ##data#(##3282#)
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When in the build.prof editor in Root Toolkit Lite, I simply changed it from "SPR" to "spr".
##data# isn't helping because I dont have the msl/spl. Everytime I go to change the APNs it wont allow me add one in. I can edit files if needed, I just need to be able to edit it haha
matistight said:
When in the build.prof editor in Root Toolkit Lite, I simply changed it from "SPR" to "spr".
##data# isn't helping because I dont have the msl/spl. Everytime I go to change the APNs it wont allow me add one in. I can edit files if needed, I just need to be able to edit it haha
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What system version were you on?
ian577416 said:
I had the phone unlocked by sprint and can still not hook on to AT&T. What are you offering?
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How much is it and will it be also international unlocked?
google~android said:
first thanks for your effort!! Second have you made any progress on gettin at&t working specifically talk and txt?
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where did you find apn settings?
I see. After I flashed to zv8 they apeard. Didn't have any on zv6
carlosirai said:
this is for domestic right? but for international unlock only need to change the files and it will work?
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@carlosirai, others,
can you help me a bit, as your post intrigued me as follows :
i bought this phone - rooted and unlocked as per method above by ebay seller for international usage.
currently, the phone is technically domestic unlocked and rooted on ZV6. this results in no OTA and node files for SPRINT modified!
as an internationsl user, who will not be using US Domestic providers or Sprint, can i unroot on ZV6? then upgrade to ZV9 then root as/if required and use with an international provider? this usage will be on 3G & LTE ( Bands can be enabled as required, post root )?
thanks in advance!
any help you
abhishek.banerjee said:
@carlosirai, others,
can you help me a bit, as your post intrigued me as follows :
i bought this phone - rooted and unlocked as per method above by ebay seller for international usage.
currently, the phone is technically domestic unlocked and rooted on ZV6. this results in no OTA and node files for SPRINT modified!
as an internationsl user, who will not be using US Domestic providers or Sprint, can i unroot on ZV6? then upgrade to ZV9 then root as/if required and use with an international provider? this usage will be on 3G & LTE ( Bands can be enabled as required, post root )?
thanks in advance!
any help you
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Yes to all you said.
You need to flash stock zv6 system image and ota update to zv9, then root with zv9 rooted system image and do the "fixes"...
I purchased a brand new LG G Flex 2 and It dawned on me that it was a Sprint variant LS996, rooted and unlocked. I do not live in the US and the phone is working fine with my local carrier, except that there is no tethering option. It currently has Android 5.1.1 installed and software version is ZV6. Since the phone is rooted, OTA updates download but fail during installation.
Now, what I want to achieve is to update the phone to the latest software version and also retain the carrier unlock. I would be thankful if someone can point me in the right direction. It would also be nice if I am able to make a full backup of my system in its current state so I can revert if things don't well.
Thanks
I am in the same situation with my LG g flex 2, there is no hotspot option.
Follow my back to stock guide with stock images on general section. That should help you to go unroot pretty easy and then ota update. Read through that forum there are several suggestions you may apply too.
Alex_XV6700 said:
Follow my back to stock guide with stock images on general section. That should help you to go unroot pretty easy and then ota update. Read through that forum there are several suggestions you may apply too.
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Thanks for your reply. From what I understand, I have to flash stock ZV6, OTA update to ZV9, and then flash rooted ZV9. Will I lose the SIM unlock in the process? I have seen some people on another forum claim that they went through this process without losing the SIM unlock. On an another note, I managed to enable tethering by changing network mode to Lab in the LTE settings hidden menu. This also disabled the annoying Hands Free Activation screen. However, the Wi-Fi tethering is limited to 1 user. I tried the suggestion of changing SPR to GLOBAL in build.prop, but I couldn't save the file if I added anymore than three characters in place of SPR. I also tried adding dun to APN type in the LTE settings menu, but found out that APN type is not editable.
anseroid said:
Thanks for your reply. From what I understand, I have to flash stock ZV6, OTA update to ZV9, and then flash rooted ZV9. Will I lose the SIM unlock in the process? I have seen some people on another forum claim that they went through this process without losing the SIM unlock. On an another note, I managed to enable tethering by changing network mode to Lab in the LTE settings hidden menu. This also disabled the annoying Hands Free Activation screen. However, the Wi-Fi tethering is limited to 1 user. I tried the suggestion of changing SPR to GLOBAL in build.prop, but I couldn't save the file if I added anymore than three characters in place of SPR. I also tried adding dun to APN type in the LTE settings menu, but found out that APN type is not editable.
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You wont lose sim unlock...
Just do the process...
I also deleted some of the folders in carrier and just left the apps and I really dont remember which other cause I sold my phone.
I bought a Note 5 which worked fine with China Unicom, the phone was 5.1.1 so I decided to manually update the phone to mm. After the update the phone can make calls, but it can't pick up data signal. I've tried everything from flashing the modem back to 5.1.1 (which was the one that worked, originally) but no dice. I was wondering if anyone had a solution to this. The phone isn't rooted and its constantly trying to activate its voice and data, even though the voice all ready works.
Enter the APN settings manually for your network. The same happened to me on my Unlocked N920P. I entered the APN (Airtel India) and deleted all the others. On upgrading, it will automatically pick up the Sprint APNs. So add a new APN and enter your setting for your network manually.
shantanil said:
Enter the APN settings manually for your network. The same happened to me on my Unlocked N920P. I entered the APN (Airtel India) and deleted all the others. On upgrading, it will automatically pick up the Sprint APNs. So add a new APN and enter your setting for your network manually.
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Thanks so much for your response. I've tried this method, but still no dice :/
hi
NavaKing0208 said:
Thanks so much for your response. I've tried this method, but still no dice :/
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Hello
I bought Note 5 920P from china I use this mobile in Turkey bu we have some problem with this phone
for exampe there is no data over notification panel. Now phnoe android 5.1 I send picture about version.
Now I want to update Android 6,1 Usa Sprint.
Please tell me Is it any problems?
NavaKing0208 said:
Thanks so much for your response. I've tried this method, but still no dice :/
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It happened to me too. The first step was the APN. changed the APN manually on mine but still it seemed no data connection was active. On step two I discovered that even the data seems not active, in reality there was a data connection and everything was working, but the icon was not showing due to something missing in the Sprint's SystemUI data connection icons.
So, try to put your apn manually and try and check if there is a data connection, i.e. using the browser to navigate.
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aksa63 said:
Hello
I bought Note 5 920P from china I use this mobile in Turkey bu we have some problem with this phone
for exampe there is no data over notification panel. Now phnoe android 5.1 I send picture about version.
Now I want to update Android 6,1 Usa Sprint.
Please tell me Is it any problems?
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Open the notification panel - touch the "down arrow" symbol on the upper right corner to show all the icons and look there must be the data connection icon you're looking for.
As for the update: Updated myself to MM and everything works fine with the exception of 4G. This is not something caused by the update but because the LTE-4G bands the phone works are not compatible. Check yourself @ willmyphonework.net
Flash pure GSM kind of roms.
First go to official MM by ODIN, root it,
Via TWRP, flash Lamlazy ROM or aurora rom which is compatible rom without sprint stuff.
Try this rom http://bbs.gfan.com/android-8394771-1-1.html
Download link pan.baidu.com/s/1c2JZgje PW kr10
I didn't try yet. but it says N920p supported. If u are on sprint, am not sure how it works.. but GSM should work well.
That V7 of Lamlazy can be found here -- thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=153
Hello everybody, I'm new to sony phones but not to android rooting.
I have bought a second hand xperia XA 3115 that was locked to vodafone australia, got the code and when i put a telstra sim it works but not in 4g. The APN settings can't be modified (when I save it says that i can't ).. Do you guys had the same expeience?
I am open to try a different rom (got the files and the unlock code for the boot loader) but I didn't go for it as I rather collect more informations before I jump into it as the bootloader it says not unlockable. Is that a workaround for that (backing up before the dmr) so I can root it and hopefully gain the ability to modify the APN?
Thank you for your precious time, thank you XDA family for the endless fun you provide
Gabriel
Managed to get the data working after a full reset but nos stays on 3g and at times goes to h+ but not 4g. Speedtest gives 19 mb Gonna test next days. I would like to undestand tho if there's a way to root it even with boot locked.
thank you!
Haidelaido said:
Managed to get the data working after a full reset but nos stays on 3g and at times goes to h+ but not 4g. Speedtest gives 19 mb Gonna test next days. I would like to undestand tho if there's a way to root it even with boot locked.
thank you!
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Can you post exactly what the message is when you try to save settings, and it says you can't... Also, I guess you tried Settings > more > mobile networks > preferred network type?
Hi, it does save but the option APN on/of is faded and can't do much. It takes but just 3g. Having a chat with a telstra operator right now but they don't know shiat!
Weird, phone was locked Vodafone now using telstra. They have no idea and now not even MMS or sms are working.
Haidelaido said:
Weird, phone was locked Vodafone now using telstra. They have no idea and now not even MMS or sms are working.
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Did you already do 'download Internet and mms settings' from data options? Maybe sim card is funky...
How do you do that? Sim is 3 months old perfectly working on another phone. Tried millions of APN settings but no luck, I can save them but no 4g no sms MMS. I've also read of people not solving with root I am waiting to do that as don't know if I can root it easy due to locked bootloader.
If that helps
Flash the Custom AU firmware via Flashtool/xperia firm,
there is no need to unlock bootloader unless you need root which can be done after update & phone working.
the Vodafone firmware is still behind in its updates,the custom AU does not have all the carrier branding &
works across all carriers here,
Below is the latest N version details for the (F3115)
Device: Xperia XA (F3115)
CDA: 1302-4361
Market: Australia
Operator: Customized AU
Network: GENERIC
Version: 33.3.A.0.131 / R2B
Size: 1.76 GB
If you just want to update MM use the custom AU version for that and not the Vodafone one,
and remember if you have problems use Sony PC companion to restore the phone back to factory
default and start again, BUT PC companion will not restore phone if you have unlocked bootloader
in that case use sonys Emma or Flashtool to do it.
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Haidelaido said:
How do you do that? Sim is 3 months old perfectly working on another phone. Tried millions of APN settings but no luck, I can save them but no 4g no sms MMS. I've also read of people not solving with root I am waiting to do that as don't know if I can root it easy due to locked bootloader.
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Settings > more > download Internet and mms settings...
sirskinny said:
Flash the Custom AU firmware via Flashtool/xperia firm,
there is no need to unlock bootloader unless you need root which can be done after update & phone working.
the Vodafone firmware is still behind in its updates,the custom AU does not have all the carrier branding &
works across all carriers here,
Below is the latest N version details for the (F3115)
Device: Xperia XA (F3115)
CDA: 1302-4361
Market: Australia
Operator: Customized AU
Network: GENERIC
Version: 33.3.A.0.131 / R2B
Size: 1.76 GB
If you just want to update MM use the custom AU version for that and not the Vodafone one,
and remember if you have problems use Sony PC companion to restore the phone back to factory
default and start again, BUT PC companion will not restore phone if you have unlocked bootloader
in that case use sonys Emma or Flashtool to do it.
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Thanks bro I will test it tonight, I need to find a friend that has Windows first. I am not loosing the Xperia features unless unlocking the bootloader right? Cheers again mate
levone1 said:
Settings > more > download Internet and mms settings...
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Don't have such a thing unfortunately but I'll flash another stock later hopefully it will fix, thanks man
Haidelaido said:
Thanks bro I will test it tonight, I need to find a friend that has Windows first. I am not loosing the Xperia features unless unlocking the bootloader right? Cheers again mate
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This is correct, you loose some features when boot loader is unlocked
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Sorted! Xperia flasher sorted out thanks guys I'm writing from Android 7 thank you!!!
Hey guys.... I'm using pro 7 in an unsupported county and I was able through guides to enable all the missing features expect the 5g...can anyone help me?
So do i, looking forward for this. Sim provider support 5g but Google not provide it. Any tips will be appreciated
Same here. I had found a temporary fix on pixel 6 that worked for people but not for me. Let's see if a wizard here can help
You can activate the 5G in the supported countries with magisk
I have follow the guides here....I successfully enable call screening, wifi calling etc.....but 0 luck with 5g....I don't understand what I'm missing
G_Vasi said:
I have follow the guides here....I successfully enable call screening, wifi calling etc.....but 0 luck with 5g....I don't understand what I'm missing
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Any luck with vowifi or direct my call?
Yeah I have manage to enable all the features expect 5g
G_Vasi said:
Yeah I have manage to enable all the features expect 5g
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I read about volte zip magisk modul need to flash,did you flash it?
As I said....I have manage to enable all the features such us volte etc.... everything work except 5g...and yes I have 5g in my area
Have you gone into the Phone Information screen and enabled NR?
*#*#4636#*#*, choose Phone Information. Under preferred network type, change it to NR/LTE.
If that doesn't work, your carrier could be blocking it or it could need a special network configuration that the Pixel doesn't have being an unsupported device. Either way, you may be out of luck.
EtherealRemnant said:
Have you gone into the Phone Information screen and enabled NR?
*#*#4636#*#*, choose Phone Information. Under preferred network type, change it to NR/LTE.
If that doesn't work, your carrier could be blocking it or it could need a special network configuration that the Pixel doesn't have being an unsupported device. Either way, you may be out of luck.
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I can't get into phone information with that code . I got messageroblem with network or unsupported MMi code.
I'm not rooted yet and didn't unlocked bootloader. Anyone successfully get 5G in unsupported country?
My network provider support 5G
Josh said:
I can't get into phone information with that code . I got messageroblem with network or unsupported MMi code.
I'm not rooted yet and didn't unlocked bootloader. Anyone successfully get 5G in unsupported country?
My network provider support 5G
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Sounds like your SIM is disabling the menu.
Download this app and it will bypass that.
Force LTE Only (4G/5G) - Apps on Google Play
This app will help You change network to 5G/4G/3G/2G and stay in chosen network
play.google.com
Set up the app and use Method 2 to get that menu pulled up.
I was able to use that app to force my OnePlus 9 to use 5G when I flashed the Chinese firmware that didn't actually support US carriers and also blocked dialer access to the menu so it's worth a shot.
EtherealRemnant said:
Sounds like your SIM is disabling the menu.
Download this app and it will bypass that.
Force LTE Only (4G/5G) - Apps on Google Play
This app will help You change network to 5G/4G/3G/2G and stay in chosen network
play.google.com
Set up the app and use Method 2 to get that menu pulled up.
I was able to use that app to force my OnePlus 9 to use 5G when I flashed the Chinese firmware that didn't actually support US carriers and also blocked dialer access to the menu so it's worth a shot.
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No luck, only just unlock bootloader and root with Magisk and flash modul VOLTE to force 5G but only what makes me bad is that data must be wiped and must again activated bank app and that is procedure. Any solution to avoid vipe data when I unlock bootloader? I think that there is not
Josh said:
No luck, only just unlock bootloader and root with Magisk and flash modul VOLTE to force 5G but only what makes me bad is that data must be wiped and must again activated bank app and that is procedure. Any solution to avoid vipe data when I unlock bootloader? I think that there is not
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Yeah with you being stuck on EDGE, I don't have high hopes that you're able to fix this without root (and even then, you may not).
There is no way to unlock the bootloader and preserve data as the wipe is a security precaution.
G_Vasi said:
Hey guys.... I'm using pro 7 in an unsupported county and I was able through guides to enable all the missing features expect the 5g...can anyone help me?
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Which carrier?
Vodafone GR
If you are rooted, did u try the network signal guru method?