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My goal would be to install Cyanogenmod on my SM-G920R7, but haven't been able to find too much help. Any of the rooting methods that seem to work on rest of the S6 variants, doesn't seem to work on this one. There is no TWRP available that I know of.
I would really appreciate any possible help. Thanks in advance.
i have the same problem
I think that this version of the s6 (the cspire version) isn't widely available enough and no one has bothered to make a root for it - ive been searching for a long time and still haven't found anything
I'd like to at least be able to root this thing.. On 5.1.1 now.
I have a rooted cellphone of this version (I purchased it rooted), is there any workaround to unlock GSM/LTE bands on this device?
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Edit... Okay, so I went back to fresh stock with SmartSwitch, then flashed twrp-3.0.0-0-zerofltespr and Unikernel-v9b-BOH1-920P-100815 via odin 3.10.7, and rooted again... any method to enable gsm on this device yet?
jfarreola said:
I have a rooted cellphone of this version (I purchased it rooted), is there any workaround to unlock GSM/LTE bands on this device?
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Edit... Okay, so I went back to fresh stock with SmartSwitch, then flashed twrp-3.0.0-0-zerofltespr and Unikernel-v9b-BOH1-920P-100815 via odin 3.10.7, and rooted again... any method to enable gsm on this device yet?
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How exactly did you root it again? Was it SM-G920R7?
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How exactly did you root it again? Was it SM-G920R7?
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Yes, it was SM-G920R7... first, I flashed twrp-3.0.0-0-zerofltespr , then Unikernel-v9b-BOH1-920P-100815 , both via ODIN (you can google both files), note these files are NOT for r7 version (they're for sprint version *g920p*) but they'll root the phone.
I ended up getting rid of the phone as there's afaik no way to enable gsm on it
jfarreola said:
Yes, it was SM-G920R7... first, I flashed twrp-3.0.0-0-zerofltespr , then Unikernel-v9b-BOH1-920P-100815 , both via ODIN (you can google both files), note these files are NOT for r7 version (they're for sprint version *g920p*) but they'll root the phone.
I ended up getting rid of the phone as there's afaik no way to enable gsm on it
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That's not true. I finally rooted that model and got TWRP installed, and followed the steps to get the Sprint Galaxy S4 domestic SIM unlocked. I finally got data and texting working last night, but I can't get calls to work for some reason on an AT&T SIM card. It even shows up at AT&T as my provider. AFIK it is now SIM unlocked, the only thing not working is calls like I said. I'm sooooo close to getting this working. I need people with this phone that are doing the same thing i'm doing! I only paid $50 for it! lol
Can u help me get mine unlocked , ive already rooted the phone.
shykidd said:
Can u help me get mine unlocked , ive already rooted the phone.
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How did you root the phone thanks for any help
phreak311 said:
That's not true. I finally rooted that model and got TWRP installed, and followed the steps to get the Sprint Galaxy S4 domestic SIM unlocked. I finally got data and texting working last night, but I can't get calls to work for some reason on an AT&T SIM card. It even shows up at AT&T as my provider. AFIK it is now SIM unlocked, the only thing not working is calls like I said. I'm sooooo close to getting this working. I need people with this phone that are doing the same thing i'm doing! I only paid $50 for it! lol
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What model did you use and what recovery to root phone
makemesmile said:
What model did you use and what recovery to root phone
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use root for sprint or us cellular
DEXEIL said:
use root for sprint or us cellular
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What model will work with my phone I have my backup for if something goes wrong but if I charge the recovery and have some type of issue can I use the stock rom again thanks for your help I had a gs3 rooted and really like it now I got the sm-920r7 what model with sprint or us cellular will work
Root sm-g920r7
lazydude said:
my goal would be to install cyanogenmod on my sm-g920r7, but haven't been able to find too much help. Any of the rooting methods that seem to work on rest of the s6 variants, doesn't seem to work on this one. There is no twrp available that i know of.
I would really appreciate any possible help. Thanks in advance.
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use the cf auto root download this use google to search first one that comes up use that link go to model sm-g920p cspire and sprint uses
the same network . Use odin to install i have same phone and have mine rooted in this way. So far tried using the sprint version custom rom it will work but you can make phone calls but not the data side for phone internet.
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makemesmile said:
how did you root the phone thanks for any help
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use the cf auto root download this use google to search first one that comes up use that link go to model sm-g920p cspire and sprint uses
the same network . Use odin to install i have same phone and have mine rooted in this way. So far tried using the sprint version custom rom it will work but you can make phone calls but not the data side for phone internet. Make sure you go to phone settings under find my phone and turn off reactivation lock
Any way to get the G920P roms to work on this variant? I've had luck with them with other c-spire/ntelos/r7 phones in the past. I'd like to flash Renegade to it...
blazie151 said:
Any way to get the G920P roms to work on this variant? I've had luck with them with other c-spire/ntelos/r7 phones in the past. I'd like to flash Renegade to it...
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It works but the phone data Internet won't work can make phone calls and sprints annoying activation keeps posing up and even tried the pit file for cspire no change on that
Sent from my SM-G920R7 using Tapatalk
Wonder if anyone has got calls working using GSM sim card? I have the cspire G920R7 rooted with LTE data working using AT&T sim.
Won't receive calls (straight to vmail) and when placing calls dialer says CALL ENDED immediatly after dialing.
hmmm.
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Wonder if anyone has got calls working using GSM sim card? I have the cspire G920R7 rooted with LTE data working using AT&T sim.
Won't receive calls (straight to vmail) and when placing calls dialer says CALL ENDED immediatly after dialing.
hmmm.
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I'm working on this too. So far I've got the same situation as you, Data works but no calls/text.
in a few weeks the person who wants me to unlock this phone for them is switching carriers and plans on buying a new phone to use until I can unlock the S6, so I'll have more time to mess with it then.
There's a few things I want to try, but I can't post links here (XDA rules).
One involves Rooting and using a service code to unlock the bands (google "TeamUSCellular GSM unlock S6")
The other also requires rooting and involves using "galaxy tools" to unlock the bands (not sure if this app works with marshmallow, though) (google "theandroidsoul how to sim unlock sprint galaxy S6")
My hopes are not high for getting this phone to work fully. I've also been trying to get custom ROMs to work, but I can't get the cell radio to work at all on custom ROMs. Even with the stock SM-G920R7 Kernel straight from the latest update .tar
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I'm working on this too. So far I've got the same situation as you, Data works but no calls/text.
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Thanks for the suggestion, yeah I have tried galaxy tools (GT) to change the phone mode to LTE/GSM auto and tried different CSC values, and accessed the hidden menus through there. The sim unlock in GT asks for a code which I dont know, but the phone doesn't seem to be locked anyway since it doesn't care when I try different sim cards. Weird thing is the GT app doesn't work very well (most hidden menus not working) on the current rom i'm using but worked better on the stock cspire rom. Note, I tried using MSL 000000 in ##3282# data menu and it works but most the settings in there don't seem to be applicable to GSM networks.
Currently I'VE been messing with the build.prop file, also tried the CDMA to GSM flashable zip which edits the build.prop but nothing has gotten better. One time after editing the build.prop the phone would only turn on with a blank screen and vibrate every few seconds, that was SCARY. Also was planning on flashing other radio/modem but having trouble finding many of those files and pulling them from roms seems difficult to get the correct file to flash on odin.
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Thanks for the suggestion, yeah I have tried galaxy tools (GT) to change the phone mode to LTE/GSM auto and tried different CSC values, and accessed the hidden menus through there. The sim unlock in GT asks for a code which I dont know, but the phone doesn't seem to be locked anyway since it doesn't care when I try different sim cards. Weird thing is the GT app doesn't work very well (most hidden menus not working) on the current rom i'm using but worked better on the stock cspire rom. Note, I tried using MSL 000000 in ##3282# data menu and it works but most the settings in there don't seem to be applicable to GSM networks.
Currently I'VE been messing with the build.prop file, also tried the CDMA to GSM flashable zip which edits the build.prop but nothing has gotten better. One time after editing the build.prop the phone would only turn on with a blank screen and vibrate every few seconds, that was SCARY. Also was planning on flashing other radio/modem but having trouble finding many of those files and pulling them from roms seems difficult to get the correct file to flash on odin.
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I'm not sure you'll even be able to flash other models' modem..? I can't say I've ever tried.
Anyway, getting your hands on the firmware is easy. Just use SamFirm (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647)
To use it, just input the model number (SM-G920R7/R4/P/V/T/A) and the region code, then select "auto".
Region codes and model numbers:
C-Spire: ACG (SM-G920R7)
US-Cellular: USC (SM-G920R4)
Sprint: SPR (SM-G920P)
Verizon: VZW (Locked out from download, app can't download) (SM-G920V)
T-mobile: TMB (SM-G920T)
ATT: ATT (Locked out from download, app can't download) (SM-G920A)
This app downloads firmwares directly from Samsung servers, so the download is really fast and guaranteed to be perfect/stock.
**the SM-G920R7 is closest related to the SM-G920R4 (US Cellular) & SM-G920P (Sprint). The US Cellular one recently supports GSM Bands natively without any rooting/messing with hidden settings, so that's where i'd start. You may not even need the baseband/modem, just flash the rom? I'm not sure. Good luck dude It'd be awesome if you get it working
*** Also, make sure you have a backup of your EFS before messing with the modem. Apparently if you flash an incompatible modem you can erase/corrupt the EFS partition and lose your IMEI. Hell, make a FULL backup with TWRP, and make sure that backup is copied over to your computer before doing any flashing. You can't be too careful with this.
Haven't had any luck flashing stock firmware or modems from other models using Odin, errors with a security message or something, tried G920A and G920R4. Probably for the best I suppose. Flashing custom roms has not been a problem, even if the don't work properly. Wonder if there is a test mode or way to use logcat to see why calls don't proceed like normal. Never worked on going CDMA to GSM before, I always did CDMA to CDMA in the past.
So I am on T-mobile and I purchased a new H950 from Ebay. Phone came in today popped in the sim and calls and texts worked great! I know APN has to be changed for data. My thing is im not sure how to start going about rooting. I read a bunch of things on here about 2 different stock roms. i will say 5.0.1 H95010d is on the phone now. When I connected to check for an update the LG center said there was nothing. So what method should I use to root?
Also I know I can use TB to get rid of the At&t bloat, but is there a good rom out there that plays well with T-mobile?
Thanks in advance
There is a good chance Marshmallow is coming to the Flex 2...eventually. You won't be able to receive any OTA updates once you modify the system partisan (AKA root). Granted, you can always un-root, but its happened where even un-rooting will result in OTA failing.
There is also no KDZ or any restore method for the ATT Flex 2. If you mess up, get soft-bricked (which has happened to people here before), the only solution is to send it to LG.
Also, LG Update Center is telling you there is no update, because you need an ATT sim to get OTA updates (since it's an ATT phone, must connect to ATT servers to get ATT updates).
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There is a good chance Marshmallow is coming to the Flex 2...eventually. You won't be able to receive any OTA updates once you modify the system partisan (AKA root). Granted, you can always un-root, but its happened where even un-rooting will result in OTA failing.
There is also no KDZ or any restore method for the ATT Flex 2. If you mess up, get soft-bricked (which has happened to people here before), the only solution is to send it to LG.
Also, LG Update Center is telling you there is no update, because you need an ATT sim to get OTA updates (since it's an ATT phone, must connect to ATT servers to get ATT updates).
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Thanks for that info. I guess I'll just stick with KK for now. It did come with an At&t sim but im guessing it wont work without service.
Since root is needed I would go ahead and risk it. Is there a certain method to use for KK?
Thanks
My recomendations, backup partitions from download mode, all exept data and internal storage.
Then, flash pr 5.11 rom if you dont use wcdma band 900.
But backup everything so you can at least try to go back
Enviado desde mi LG-H955 mediante Tapatalk
Greatness83 said:
I guess I'll just stick with KK for now.
Since root is needed I would go ahead and risk it.
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You don't have KK. You have Lollipop (5.0.1 H95010d). 5.0.1 is really bad. You need to get to 5.1.1. You can either put H950PR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/kdz-compatible-att-h950-t3180847
or try to get to 5.1.1 by using this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/guide-to-updating-h950-att-variant-to-5-t3231115
After that you can root the phone using this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/development/lg-g-flex-2-ls996-zv6-sprint-5-1-1-t3169212
or this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/development/root-easy-root-att-flex-2-5-1-1-t3178354
You can install the paid version of TB and freeze the AT&T bloat ware. Don't try to uninstall them, just freeze them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/ti-backup-bloatware-freeze-list-t3183221
And if you are brave, use ChainFire to install Xposed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/xposed-flex-2-g4-tried-t3181866
Xposed modules seems to be a miss-or-hit for this phone (more miss than hit).
That's what I do with mine (purchased through dailysteals).
I want MM too but I can't wait that long. I'll figure out how to get to MM when it comes out. Hopefully the bootloader is unlocked by then.
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You don't have KK. You have Lollipop (5.0.1 H95010d). 5.0.1 is really bad. You need to get to 5.1.1. You can either put H950PR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/kdz-compatible-att-h950-t3180847
or try to get to 5.1.1 by using this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/guide-to-updating-h950-att-variant-to-5-t3231115
After that you can root the phone using this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/development/lg-g-flex-2-ls996-zv6-sprint-5-1-1-t3169212
or this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/development/root-easy-root-att-flex-2-5-1-1-t3178354
You can install the paid version of TB and freeze the AT&T bloat ware. Don't try to uninstall them, just freeze them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/ti-backup-bloatware-freeze-list-t3183221
And if you are brave, use ChainFire to install Xposed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/xposed-flex-2-g4-tried-t3181866
Xposed modules seems to be a miss-or-hit for this phone (more miss than hit).
That's what I do with mine (purchased through dailysteals).
I want MM too but I can't wait that long. I'll figure out how to get to MM when it comes out. Hopefully the bootloader is unlocked by then.
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Thanks for this. Everything worked well besides LTE...... I never been on At&T but does their H+ mean LTE? I changed to the TM bands but still not working i dont think
Greatness83 said:
Thanks for this. Everything worked well besides LTE...... I never been on At&T but does their H+ mean LTE? I changed to the TM bands but still not working i dont think
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You need to add the TMobile APN. (fast.t-mobile.com). You can google it and there a ton of info on it.
What about Hotspot?
Greatness83 said:
Thanks for this. Everything worked well besides LTE...... I never been on At&T but does their H+ mean LTE? I changed to the TM bands but still not working i dont think
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What about enabling Hotspot? I have the same phone as you (H950 on Tmobile bought from probably the same seller on ebay and just received yesterday), but with my TM SIM, I have LTE but no Hotspot. I get an "unknown network error".
I have entered the APN settings already and have the 4G LTE symbol at the top.
Also, getting the 5.1.1 seems elusive. I put my working ATT SIM in when I got the phone yesterday and left it in for a few hours. Kept checking for updates, erasing the phone and restarting to reset the 24hr update timer, but no 5.1.1 joy. So still stuck on 5.0.1.
How long does it take to get 5.1.1? When I check for updates with my ATT SIM card in, why doesn't it come up as available?
lancorp said:
What about enabling Hotspot? I have the same phone as you (H950 on Tmobile bought from probably the same seller on ebay and just received yesterday), but with my TM SIM, I have LTE but no Hotspot. I get an "unknown network error".
I have entered the APN settings already and have the 4G LTE symbol at the top.
Also, getting the 5.1.1 seems elusive. I put my working ATT SIM in when I got the phone yesterday and left it in for a few hours. Kept checking for updates, erasing the phone and restarting to reset the 24hr update timer, but no 5.1.1 joy. So still stuck on 5.0.1.
How long does it take to get 5.1.1? When I check for updates with my ATT SIM card in, why doesn't it come up as available?
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Wifi hotspot works for me. Just tried it on a tablet and my PS4 just to test. But I cant get LTE, hahaha seems like we are the opposite there.
I had the same issue with the At&t sim, and pretty much gave up on that. So I flashed the 5.1,1 PR version that @epofhouston posted and it works so far. I do get an error on boot but it seems fine. So I would try that . Maybe thats why my hotspot works.
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You need to add the TMobile APN. (fast.t-mobile.com). You can google it and there a ton of info on it.
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Thanks, I'll try that again. I didnt try it because a TM GPRS was already installed but i'll try finding the APN.
Greatness83 said:
Wifi hotspot works for me. Just tried it on a tablet and my PS4 just to test. But I cant get LTE, hahaha seems like we are the opposite there.
I had the same issue with the At&t sim, and pretty much gave up on that. So I flashed the 5.1,1 PR version that @epofhouston posted and it works so far. I do get an error on boot but it seems fine. So I would try that . Maybe thats why my hotspot works.
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I'll look into it. I've since read of many others in the same boat with regards to hotspot/tmobile and ATT&T unlocked phones.
What does the "PR" stand for (I have a guess, but don't want to look foolish!).
Thanks.
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Greatness83 said:
Thanks, I'll try that again. I didnt try it because a TM GPRS was already installed but i'll try finding the APN.
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Name: T-Mobile US LTE
Apn: fast.t-mobile.com
Mmsc: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
Apn type: default,supl,mms
Protocol: IPv4/6
MCC: 310
MNC :260
Those worked for me. 4G Lte symbol afterwards.
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You need to add the TMobile APN. (fast.t-mobile.com). You can google it and there a ton of info on it.
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So I tried the 1 on TM website and I still get the same thing. H and H+
I tried Network mode and it still doesnt show an LTE option.
Greatness83 said:
So I tried the 1 on TM website and I still get the same thing. H and H+
I tried Network mode and it still doesnt show an LTE option.
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Did you look up at my post with all the settings?
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Did you look up at my post with all the settings?
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I just seen that after I posted, trying now
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What does the "PR" stand for (I have a guess, but don't want to look foolish!).
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PR is Puerto Rico (AT&T Puerto Rico) ROM. What error are you getting with the HotSpot?
Greatness83 said:
So I flashed the 5.1,1 PR version that @epofhouston posted and it works so far. I do get an error on boot but it seems fine. So I would try that . Maybe thats why my hotspot works.
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Could you possibly link me to the post by epofhouston with the directions for flashing the 5.11PR? I've tried, but only find others' "solutions" and I'm not sure I trust them...
lancorp said:
Could you possibly link me to the post by epofhouston with the directions for flashing the 5.11PR? I've tried, but only find others' "solutions" and I'm not sure I trust them...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65495024&postcount=5
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PR is Puerto Rico (AT&T Puerto Rico) ROM. What error are you getting with the HotSpot?
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That was my guess.
When enabling the Hotspot, it trys ("Authenticating...") then says "Authentication was unsuccessful. There is a temporary network problem that prevents the enablement of the Mobile Hotspot function. Please retry later."
I get the same error on another ATT unlocked phone (a ZTE ZMAX 2) but not on my unlocked Amazon Fire Phone. It works there. My TM account does have Tethering/Hotspot included.
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Name: T-Mobile US LTE
Apn: fast.t-mobile.com
Mmsc: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
Apn type: default,supl,mms
Protocol: IPv4/6
MCC: 310
MNC :260
Those worked for me. 4G Lte symbol afterwards.
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Didnt work for me, still H+. .
lancorp said:
When enabling the Hotspot, it trys ("Authenticating...") then says "Authentication was unsuccessful. There is a temporary network problem that prevents the enablement of the Mobile Hotspot function. Please retry later."
I get the same error on another ATT unlocked phone (a ZTE ZMAX 2) but not on my unlocked Amazon Fire Phone. It works there. My TM account does have Tethering/Hotspot included.
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This is how you fix that error
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
Hey guys.. I got a 930P that I recently picked up. It's unlocked andI put the newest U firmware on it from sammobile.. I put my T-mobile SIM card in there and nothing.. No signal.. Has a good IMEI, sees my-mobile number but doesn't associate with the network at all. Calling t-mobile was no help, they told me device is bad.. I also tried flashing latest 930T firmware also - same deal.. It sees T-Mobile APN settings but won't connect, period.. Anyone have suggestions before I return this device? THanks
leonzwrx said:
Hey guys.. I got a 930P that I recently picked up. It's unlocked andI put the newest U firmware on it from sammobile.. I put my T-mobile SIM card in there and nothing.. No signal.. Has a good IMEI, sees my-mobile number but doesn't associate with the network at all. Calling t-mobile was no help, they told me device is bad.. I also tried flashing latest 930T firmware also - same deal.. It sees T-Mobile APN settings but won't connect, period.. Anyone have suggestions before I return this device? THanks
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Do you get WiFi at all?
i did, yeah. wound up returning the phone because whoever sold it did something fishy with it, although it didn't show up on any blacklists
I bought an S7 recently with an IMEI blocked by T-Mobile.
Update: I have, successfully, flashed to G930U. This was done through Odin following this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...g930u-firmware-to-t-mobile-s7-t3533918/page1
Good news is that when I insert a different SIM card I now get access to a prompt asking for an unlock code. Maybe I can unlock it for Verizon, Sprint, etc?
Bad news is that I currently am on MintSIM which use T-Mobile networks. So it cannot be activated.
More information: I did ring up multiple times to T-Mobile and managed to get a difinitive answer that "Yes" it is still being financed, and therefore only the account holder can activate it.
I think my best option is to sell it making the bad IMEI number clear. Or to purchase a broken S7 in hopes of replacing the IMEI number physically.
Previously:
I want to switch firmware so I can unlock the IMEI without going through T-Mobile. Would it be possible to use Odin to flash Sprint firmware or Deoxed firmware?
I rooted the S7 and tried to install the Deoxed firmware through FlashFire but the S7 interrupted and restored it to default firmware. Which app files do I need to disable to stop this happening?
Jack Hammered said:
I bought an S7 recently with an IMEI blocked by T-Mobile.
I want to switch firmware so I can unlock the IMEI without going through T-Mobile. Would it be possible to use Odin to flash Sprint firmware or Deoxed firmware?
I rooted the S7 and tried to install the Deoxed firmware through FlashFire but the S7 interrupted and restored it to default firmware. Which app files do I need to disable to stop this happening?
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There is a guy that can change or unlook your IMEI, look in the forum you can find him. Change the rom or firmware does not change your IMEI.
hope it can help
pippone121263 said:
There is a guy that can change or unlook your IMEI, look in the forum you can find him. Change the rom or firmware does not change your IMEI.
hope it can help
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I have changed the IMEI number to an old phone of mine. Which is legal AFAIK, but it still isn't letting the phone be unlocked by T-Mobile.
Jack Hammered said:
I have changed the IMEI number to an old phone of mine. Which is legal AFAIK, but it still isn't letting the phone be unlocked by T-Mobile.
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It was originally an unlocked model straight from Samsung. I flashed AT&T firmware so I could use some features. I figured this build number would receive OTA updates.
i never got ota updates on my unlocked phone. I've installed 100% at&t stock firmware.
babbar559 said:
i never got ota updates on my unlocked phone. I've installed 100% at&t stock firmware.
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Someone told me if I register my imie and sim number with AT&T I should start getting updates. Not only did I not get the update after giving them the info, wifi calling doesn't work anymore.
10pmStalker said:
Someone told me if I register my imie and sim number with AT&T I should start getting updates. Not only did I not get the update after giving them the info, wifi calling doesn't work anymore.
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imei and sim is registered maybe that's why wifi calling never worked on mine. lol
Current stock is N950USQU5CRG7
You can dl the update.zip file HERE, copy it to your ext SD card and flash it from recovery. This WILL factory reset
babbar559 said:
imei and sim is registered maybe that's why wifi calling never worked on mine. lol
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Haha yes, that's exactly it. I found my old Note 7 box, grabbed the sim from that and told at&t I need to update it. Wifi calling working again.
kangi26 said:
Current stock is N950USQU5CRG7
You can dl the update.zip file HERE, copy it to your ext SD card and flash it from recovery. This WILL factory reset
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Got an error, I'm on CRF6 currently.
oh wait so if we got the unlocked version straight from SS and if we give ATT an ATT phone, we can have wifi calling? O_O?
10pmStalker said:
Haha yes, that's exactly it. I found my old Note 7 box, grabbed the sim from that and told at&t I need to update it. Wifi calling working again.
Got an error, I'm on CRF6 currently.
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Do you have ATT Rom on it or it the stock Rom from Samsung?
Also, can I ask what you told them to change the IMEI?
I called and they were telling me I can't change the IMEI and that even if we do change it, it would only work on the previous phone... which seems bogus...
sixk said:
Do you have ATT Rom on it or it the stock Rom from Samsung?
Also, can I ask what you told them to change the IMEI?
I called and they were telling me I can't change the IMEI and that even if we do change it, it would only work on the previous phone... which seems bogus...
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Was originally unlocked direct from Samsung, I flashed AT&T software.
I just flashed the update on my own, I don't know if I'll ever get OTA.
I had no problem changing IMEI. It had my old S7 edge IMEI, I used chat to change it to my current Note 8. Then quickly had them switch it to Note 7 IMEI once WIFI calling wouldn't work. They asked no questions both times. Just told them I upgraded phones and need to update my IMEI. I've never called them, just used the chat feature.
10pmStalker said:
Was originally unlocked direct from Samsung, I flashed AT&T software.
I just flashed the update on my own, I don't know if I'll ever get OTA.
I had no problem changing IMEI. It had my old S7 edge IMEI, I used chat to change it to my current Note 8. Then quickly had them switch it to Note 7 IMEI once WIFI calling wouldn't work. They asked no questions both times. Just told them I upgraded phones and need to update my IMEI. I've never called them, just used the chat feature.
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Thanks Stalker...
Now I have to decide if I want to flash ATT firmware or not...
Hate having to re-setup my phone haha.
So you just used Odin and the ATT firmware correct?
FYI I have been getting ATT OTA updates on my stock SS direct Note 8.
sixk said:
Thanks Stalker...
Now I have to decide if I want to flash ATT firmware or not...
Hate having to re-setup my phone haha.
So you just used Odin and the ATT firmware correct?
FYI I have been getting ATT OTA updates on my stock SS direct Note 8.
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Yep, used Odin and the ATT firmware. I just back everything up using smart switch external storage feature and backed up my Nova Launcher settings. Only thing I don't like is I have to tweak all the settings over again.
10pmStalker said:
Yep, used Odin and the ATT firmware. I just back everything up using smart switch external storage feature and backed up my Nova Launcher settings. Only thing I don't like is I have to tweak all the settings over again.
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One last question.
Did you need to give them the old SIM#?
I have info in my email before returning my Note 7 but nothing on the SIM card # and wonder if that might give me some trouble later on for wifi calling.
sixk said:
One last question.
Did you need to give them the old SIM#?
I have info in my email before returning my Note 7 but nothing on the SIM card # and wonder if that might give me some trouble later on for wifi calling.
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Didn't give them any SIM info. Just IMEI
10pmStalker said:
Didn't give them any SIM info. Just IMEI
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Cool... I am going to give them the IMEI for my old Note 7 with stock Unlocked firmware.
Just to see if that works... if not I am going to have to flash
Thanks for the info Stalker
You won't get AT&T OTA unless you're in AT&T network with MCC 310 MNC410 (Red pock GSMA has this so it can get AT&T OTA update).
power_book said:
You won't get AT&T OTA unless you're in AT&T network with MCC 310 MNC410 (Red pock GSMA has this so it can get AT&T OTA update).
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Could you explain this a bit? I don't know what any of that means
You need active AT&T sim cards or AT&T MVNO (Red pockets(310 410 but not Freedompop 310 170) sim card in your phone to get AT&T software update.
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Could you explain this a bit? I don't know what any of that means
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power_book said:
You need active AT&T sim cards or AT&T MVNO (Red pockets(310 410 but not Freedompop 310 170) sim card in your phone to get AT&T software update.
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My sim card is direct from AT&T. I've been using the same one since I purchased and activated the Note 7 in an AT&T store
Did you flash your phone with AT&T firmware including home CSC or just part of AT&T firmware?
You have to flash complete AT&T firmware to get AT&T OTA.
10pmStalker said:
My sim card is direct from AT&T. I've been using the same one since I purchased and activated the Note 7 in an AT&T store
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power_book said:
Did you flash your phone with AT&T firmware including home CSC or just part of AT&T firmware?
You have to flash complete AT&T firmware to get AT&T OTA.
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Flashed it including home CSC. Wanted everything so I could use wifi calling since that was the whole point in the first place.