So I have lineageOS 19.1 (android 12) on my tmobile variant oneplus 9. It was a long bloody war and much sleep was lost along the way. Everything seems to work okay, kind of. Phone gets stuck in fastboot for 2/3 times every time I restart it. And I have no data or sim card even detected when it does boot. I think it all comes down to the modem.img. I assume that I just need a modem.img from a stock android 12 tmobile variant, so if anyone could supply me with one of those (I have searched and haven't found one anywhere) I would be quite thankful.
Or if you know something I don't and that's not even the problem, please let me know.
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Hello.
(backstory, boring) I have an SM-955F from Claro that I've been trying to unlock completely from the carrier. I've had lots of trouble with them and am pending a case with FCC to get out of their claws. In the meantime, I've been trying (without success, hence my posts) to get it working 100% with T-Mobile. I've had T-Mobile for years under a friend's name and couldn't get a device -so I took one from Claro when Puerto Rico was hit with the Hurricane (T-Mobile had no signal for months).
(Little-lot- of info) So, I had the phone updated to Sammobile's PCT 8.0 firmware -G955FXXU1CRC7_G955FOWA1CRC2_PCT-. But it didn't have the OEM unlock. At one point I remember installing TWRP but something happened to the phone and it wouldn't boot up. So, my act of magic (*coughs*, XDA) I found a way to get it back to official firmware (I think at first it was a Germany's 8.0 firmware*can't find the file name*). Anyways, I want to get the phone to have Wi-Fi calling, VoLTE, etc from T-Mobile and, for what I've interpreted, that comes from the CSC files.
Now, I found a thread that uses TWRP+AROMA to get a list of CSC files on the phone and I can just install the one I want. (I don't know if there's an easier way directly from ODIN but I've not found that compatible TMB CSC file for my phone to get the features working, if any).
In any case I still want my phone rooted (I think I triggered Knox, but the phone updated through the Samsung Updater just fine after installing a PCT 7.0 firmware -G955FXXU1AQCC_G955FOWA1AQCC_PCT-. Clearly I'm out of my depth)
(to the point) The phone doesn't want to install my TWRP file. Says "custom binary(RECOVERY) blocked due to remaining installment balance". Obviously it's Claro's side blocking it, I think?. But I can't get them to unlock it (since it's still "theirs", until I get my case resolved or pay their stupid balance. Long story short, Claro's service is **** and I regret not waiting to get my credit approved my T-Mobile)
So, how do I go about it? I read that its RMM blocked. But my state says normal. The OEM unlock only appears on the 7.0 -G955FXXU1AQCC_G955FOWA1AQCC_PCT- firmware (even then it won't let me install TWRP through ODIN). I honestly don't know. I'll appreciate all the help I can get to reach my goal of getting 100% on T-Mobile's features (mainly VoLTE, if possible-the feature is greyed out so I assume it can be activated). Can't even change the radio band on the thing. I read something about using Nova Launcher and having the widgets activate it through "Enhanced LTE" (I think) but that option doesn't appear on the list. I'd also like to delete all remnants from Claro on the phone, bloatware, booting logo and such. Since it's a 955F, I assume one can make it as if international?
Also, please check my previous post, I just realized I forgot to detail something. I did hit that "your phone has been modified, restart to undo process" and I forgot. Maybe that's the root of it all?
Any questions, please do ask. I'd like to get this moving. For now I'll use my Nexus 6 (God I love that phone a lot)
Maybe there's some compensation on this, maybe, if I get it done.
I've included the picture of the error and the info on Download mode, links for files I refer to also at the bottom.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/PCT/download/G955FXXU1CRC7/216223/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/PCT/download/G955FXXU1AQCC/129048/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22
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I have the same problem "custom binary (RECOVERY) blocked due to remaining installment balance", when trying to install TWRP, in my case I want to install Custom Rom and I could not, I have not found any solution to this problem, I do not have OEM on 8.0, and the RMM status is normal, I could unlock unlock SIM thanks to a friend with Z3X tool, do not charge for it but thankfully I made a donation for the hard work and also that the Z3X is not cheap at all, if you need to talk to him, you inform me to give you his contact.
SM-G955F Claro Puerto Rico.
Hello guys,
I am losing my mind here so I kindly ask for help. I aint no expert in flashing roms or anything, I have a stock Redmi 6 and yesterday I got a pop up about updating my phone. I selected yes and my nightmare begins.
Since then, I cant get the phone to connect via mobile network. I cant get any connectivity of any type using mobile data.
The phone is a Redmi 6, android version is 8.1.0 O11019 and rom is MIUI Global 10.2 Stable 10.2.3.0 (OCGMIXM).
Please help the noob get his phone back, I am about to throw it away
There is an update miui_HM6Global_V10.2.4.0.OCGMIXM_f662ddbe15_8.1.zip
http://ru.miui.com/thread-24171-1-1.html
thanks for your reply, updating to 10.2.4.0.OCGMIXM didnt resolve the issue.
Still no 4G.
Any other ideas? Please I am desperate
Head to" about phone" (in settings ) tap " internal storage " multiple times to enter phone info
Then head over to change network settings to LTE only or enable one with LTE as a possible option if you've disabled it by mistake
Also check which slot your sim is in ...
May not work if sim is in secondary slot and 4g is disabled for it
Let me know if it worked !
Cheers !
Thank you for your reply my friend.
I have tried all these things, they were the obvious ones, so I went with them first. Nothing works, phone is unable to connect to 4G. I have flashed multiple times in case it was a bad flash, I even downgraded to a Developers Rom, but nothing works.
Funniest thing of all, I contacted Xiaomi UK customer services today, and after trying various *# codes, and the guy asking me to turn the phone off and then on again, he ended up saying that I need to wait for the next update.
It is insane
I've been trying to accomplish this for a couple of weeks now and keep getting an error.
I upgraded to S10 and I gave my youngest my S7, but he's on Cricket. Because of the different band usage between Cricket and Verizon, I need to get B12 working which is where the firmware flash was inspired.
I keep running into an error in Jodin on my linux machine which doesn't appear to be working correctly at all since the AP files loads instantly and then tells me the files are corrupt once I click start. I also get an error in Odin on my windows laptop. Basically, it fails and then the phone reboots no problem right back into G930V. I don't have the particular error handy right now, something with the cache if memory serves, but will post the next time I try. I wanted to try asking for something more obvious with the firmware first before trying again.
Current version showing on the phone is G930VVRSBCTA1.
I'm trying to flash G930UUESBCTA3 is the most recent on sammobile.
Am I missing something? I've read a lot of older posts that say it's possible to flash from G930V to G930U, but they're pretty old posts and I can't get it working. I know it's a long shot to get help with this since this phone is so old, but figured I'd try.
barefoot1111 said:
I've been trying to accomplish this for a couple of weeks now and keep getting an error.
I upgraded to S10 and I gave my youngest my S7, but he's on Cricket. Because of the different band usage between Cricket and Verizon, I need to get B12 working which is where the firmware flash was inspired.
I keep running into an error in Jodin on my linux machine which doesn't appear to be working correctly at all since the AP files loads instantly and then tells me the files are corrupt once I click start. I also get an error in Odin on my windows laptop. Basically, it fails and then the phone reboots no problem right back into G930V. I don't have the particular error handy right now, something with the cache if memory serves, but will post the next time I try. I wanted to try asking for something more obvious with the firmware first before trying again.
Current version showing on the phone is G930VVRSBCTA1.
I'm trying to flash G930UUESBCTA3 is the most recent on sammobile.
Am I missing something? I've read a lot of older posts that say it's possible to flash from G930V to G930U, but they're pretty old posts and I can't get it working. I know it's a long shot to get help with this since this phone is so old, but figured I'd try.
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Howdy!
It's not as straight foward as just flashing new firmware, there's a great guide on what you want to do here
p.s. Cricket don't use the B12 band anyway.
So I'm doing the best I can with the research I'm finding.
Cricket appears to have used G930AZ firmware on their S7's. This shows to have LTE Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12 & 17.
Cricket wireless info shows they use 2, 4, 17 & 30.
I cannot find a firmware package for g930az to use, which seems like it would easiest.
Further research suggests band 12 can use 17 interchangeably which is why I went with G930U.
I checked G930A and that only shows 12 and not 17 or 30.
Which FW would be recommended to get the G7 working properly on cricket?
cooltt said:
Howdy!
It's not as straight foward as just flashing new firmware, there's a great guide on what you want to do here
p.s. Cricket don't use the B12 band anyway.
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This guide is to enable bands on G930U. The phone is currently on G930V. Are you saying this guide will do the same for G930V without switching to G930U?
Several posts I've read on the forums suggest switching the firmware then enables the bands that are within that particular firmware, but now you're saying it won't....
So I've been reading and just trying to verify if I'm using the T-Mobile version of oneplus 8i can't install the betas? If I'm wrong can someone point me to the correct version to install? We just got beta 3
goast said:
So I've been reading and just trying to verify if I'm using the T-Mobile version of oneplus 8i can't install the betas? If I'm wrong can someone point me to the correct version to install? We just got beta 3
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The T-Mobile software removes the ability to install update from local storage. You would have to convert to Global to be able to install the betas. I am running a T-Mobile OP8, converted to Global, running beta 3 no issues.
Global Version
stompysan said:
The T-Mobile software removes the ability to install update from local storage. You would have to convert to Global to be able to install the betas. I am running a T-Mobile OP8, converted to Global, running beta 3 no issues.
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Do you have a link as to where i can get Global version or steps for getting it ?
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Do you have a link as to where i can get Global version or steps for getting it ?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/guide-convert-to-global-t4105885
Make sure to read everything on the thread. Pull an image of your persist and your modem before flashing global. Some people lose network and/or FP, though having those two files can typically repair them pretty easily. If something bad happens during the conversion, you can use MSM to go back to T-Mobile firmware, but that doesn't fix your FP reader. That's why grabbing the persist is most important. You can do both from booting TWRP. Back up the modem directly in TWRP, and use adb shell along with "dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img" to make an image of the persist. Once on global, you can simply install the update through the local upgrade process and go from there. From what I have read, you do lose 5G SA. I don't know if this is still valid on the latest beta or not, but it is something to note.
stompysan said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/guide-convert-to-global-t4105885
Make sure to read everything on the thread. Pull an image of your persist and your modem before flashing global. Some people lose network and/or FP, though having those two files can typically repair them pretty easily. If something bad happens during the conversion, you can use MSM to go back to T-Mobile firmware, but that doesn't fix your FP reader. That's why grabbing the persist is most important. You can do both from booting TWRP. Back up the modem directly in TWRP, and use adb shell along with "dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img" to make an image of the persist. Once on global, you can simply install the update through the local upgrade process and go from there. From what I have read, you do lose 5G SA. I don't know if this is still valid on the latest beta or not, but it is something to note.
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How can one tell of phone is using 5g SA on OB3?
crazynapkinman said:
How can one tell of phone is using 5g SA on OB3?
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Using a program like LTE Discovery will tell you. In my case, it indicates I am connected to NR NSA 5G. I have not ever seen my phone go to SA 5G since converting, and I do live in an SA location and have connected while on T-Mobile software. See screenshot.
Mine says 5G NR
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Mine says 5G NR
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I have noticed it takes some fiddling with WiFi to get it to display network type. The 5G detection is still a WIP. There are probably other apps that may work better, but I am just used to using LTE Discovery over the years.
I'm also on a tmobile converted to global phone. Using Beta 3 and getting random errors with the sim card where phone says "no sim". Happens 1-2 times per day. Only way to fix is to reboot or eject the sim and reinsert. Either way, back to full bars for a few hours. I backed up modem and persist, but I don't think the Android 10 modem will work on Android 11. Also, can't flash because TWRP doesn't work on Android 11 yet. Very frustrating, looks like lots of reports of this happening on Oneplus 8 phones (Tmobile and unlocked) on here and oneplus forums. No solution found!
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I'm also on a tmobile converted to global phone. Using Beta 3 and getting random errors with the sim card where phone says "no sim". Happens 1-2 times per day. Only way to fix is to reboot or eject the sim and reinsert. Either way, back to full bars for a few hours. I backed up modem and persist, but I don't think the Android 10 modem will work on Android 11. Also, can't flash because TWRP doesn't work on Android 11 yet. Very frustrating, looks like lots of reports of this happening on Oneplus 8 phones (Tmobile and unlocked) on here and oneplus forums. No solution found!
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I have Sprint sim and this is not happening.
Hi
Right after the smashing success of my first request (TIGCA firmware), I have no other hope but to ask for help regarding the radio.img.
If I am not severely mistaken, my phone was XT2073-1 (one fusion 64gb rom) with android 10 from TIGCA channel (Latin America).
What happened is: I updated to android 11 using a verizon channel rom first ( I had no clue it was verizon, loli mirror never mentioned it). I found out it is verizon when the fastboot installation went awry and I was presented with the Verizon fastboot. Verizon is very jealous about its devices, more like the sultan's harem.
Anyhow, a reinstallation with RETAPAC channel version fixed everything except the sims...both sims are not working. Not working in the sense that the cellular company carrier is identified correctly but no signal.
I tried lots of things:
1- Reinstalling different roms: RETMEA, RETAIL, GSI PIXEL, nothing happened, same problem.
2- Enabling hidden menu *#*#4636#*#* and changing band frequency from there: it was always automatic, except with pixel 3 more options out of a long list, still didnt work.
3- Disabling CQATest, bp-tools startup. nothing.
My idea is; if I find TIGCA rom or at least TIGCA radio.img and install it this could fix the problem, but no sign of TIGCA for 2073-(1) yet.
If someone can put me in the right direction. Maybe how to edit the radio.img of TIGCA 2073-2? Or the right commands in shell to fix the bands maybe? I am clueless, any help would be appreciated.