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UK 3 network splash screen

Hey, I'm from UK and got my Z3 yesterday. Lovely phone, however I'm stuck with the ugly 3 splash screen upon boot. Is there any way to get rid of this? Is there another firmware I can flash which will work with my phone? Thanks for your help.

Go in the the general section and there is a sticky thread (at the top) all you have to do is use flashtool and flash one of the unbranded firmwares for your model. This is what I did with my O2 phone. Hope this helps

nobby00900 said:
Go in the the general section and there is a sticky thread (at the top) all you have to do is use flashtool and flash one of the unbranded firmwares for your model. This is what I did with my O2 phone. Hope this helps
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Hi thanks mate. Brilliant we haven't got to unlock bootloader or be rooted. Do I flash the UK generic ftf file? Does generic refer to network unbranded? Kind regards.

mgf8384 said:
Hi thanks mate. Brilliant we haven't got to unlock bootloader or be rooted. Do I flash the UK generic ftf file? Does generic refer to network unbranded? Kind regards.
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I'm a different mate , but yes, "generic" means "unbranded". To be more specific, flash "Customized UK 23.0.A.2.105 / R9B" and you have the latest without any carrier branding.

sxtester said:
I'm a different mate , but yes, "generic" means "unbranded". To be more specific, flash "Customized UK 23.0.A.2.105 / R9B" and you have the latest without any carrier branding.
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Just to confirm, I won't lose my DRM keys, and the camera won't be affected if I flash an FTF file? This only occurs if I root/unlock bootloader, correct? Thanks very much for help

mgf8384 said:
Just to confirm, I won't lose my DRM keys, and the camera won't be affected if I flash an FTF file? This only occurs if I root/unlock bootloader, correct? Thanks very much for help
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Correct, you will not lose your DRM keys.
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[Q] Japanese (AU) version?

What roms will work with the Japanese version of the z3? Specifically for the carrier AU. When I go to model number under settings it says SOL26.

SOL26 Unrootable
scash said:
What roms will work with the Japanese version of the z3? Specifically for the carrier AU. When I go to model number under settings it says SOL26.
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I live in Japan and have the same model. As you said its the Xperia Z3 for Japan and unfortunately it can't be unlocked and is therefore unrootable at present so there are no roms that can be loaded on it. The likelihood of finding some way to unlock it and root it are very very slim.

Blasphemer666 said:
I live in Japan and have the same model. As you said its the Xperia Z3 for Japan and unfortunately it can't be unlocked and is therefore unrootable at present so there are no roms that can be loaded on it. The likelihood of finding some way to unlock it and root it are very very slim.
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CHECK THIS

SOL26 Root! Yay!!
buidoidaihiep said:
CHECK THIS
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Awesome, Buidoihiep! Many thanks for that. :good:
Still a little fearful to try it. Also came across this. If you have a moment have a look. Would like to hear what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujutnA_76kw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NlBY3ScgFA
Really would like to root the SOL26 but still have doubts (DRM Key worries...etc.).
Again, big thanks!

I think the first link you provided is the same way in Here
and the 2nd one is how to unlock sol26 with NSCK code.
the 2nd link and the 1st one is total different.
for evidencing, just look at attachement. Hope this to encourage you

SOL26 Root
buidoidaihiep said:
I think the first link you provided is the same way in Here
and the 2nd one is how to unlock sol26 with NSCK code.
the 2nd link and the 1st one is total different.
for evidencing, just look at attachement. Hope this to encourage you
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Thanks for the encouragement. I was pretty sure the second link was an unlock key for a Docomo-brand SOL26 so was hesitant to use that key.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think we have the same model and carrier (AU-KDDI?) :highfive:
So, you're recommending that first link root method? If I'm hearing that guy correctly he's rooting without unlocking the bootloader which sounds good to me.
Apparently I can keep my DRM keys and everything else intact by rooting that way. I'm not really interested in trying out new roms or anything (did enough of that when
I still had my HTC Desire HD ) so it seems like the best way to go. I'd be more than grateful for any more advice you can give about rooting our model and again huge
thanks for all your help. If you're ever in Kyoto I'll buy you a beer!

Blasphemer666 said:
Thanks for the encouragement. I was pretty sure the second link was an unlock key for a Docomo-brand SOL26 so was hesitant to use that key.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think we have the same model and carrier (AU-KDDI?) :highfive:
So, you're recommending that first link root method? If I'm hearing that guy correctly he's rooting without unlocking the bootloader which sounds good to me.
Apparently I can keep my DRM keys and everything else intact by rooting that way. I'm not really interested in trying out new roms or anything (did enough of that when
I still had my HTC Desire HD ) so it seems like the best way to go. I'd be more than grateful for any more advice you can give about rooting our model and again huge
thanks for all your help. If you're ever in Kyoto I'll buy you a beer!
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Yes, I've got SOL26 too
Sure, you can root without unlock bootloader (I wonder how to unlock it because that's impossible with AU-KDDI or carrier model when unlock bootloader status allow = No)
Because you do not unlock bootloader, so no harm to your DRM key.
You must follow as the guide to root because you cannot root directly with AU-KDDI firmware.
By the way, I'm not in Kyoto but in Ho Chi Minh

Cyanogenmod for Z3 international work with Sol26 or not ?

Is sol26 CDMA or GSM phone?

buidoidaihiep said:
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Hi
I have a sol26 then I flashed a global version rom without excluding partition ?
How can I fix it plz
Thanks

mysara saad said:
Hi
I have a sol26 then I flashed a global version rom without excluding partition
How can I fix it plz
Thanks
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try re-flash sol26 partition:

hi my friend can i use this for sol26 6603 , 32gig?

unlock note edge

hello
i have galaxy note edge but it locked on t-mobile network so is there any way to unlock the phone ? if no can you give my name of site trusted to unlock my phone ?
sorry about my English .

Here in this thread are a few sites that people have used in the past. I recommend reading through it.

thanks
IceTwig said:
Here in this thread are a few sites that people have used in the past. I recommend reading through it.
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thanks but i can not open your linke

leb4tech said:
thanks but i can not open your linke
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Yea that is odd..... here is the Link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236517

try unlocking on here

Carrier Apps and Branding
IceTwig said:
Yea that is odd..... here is the Link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236517
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Mine is Note Edge T Mobile. Already had Unlocked it. But, my concern is, How could I remove the T-Mobile carrier apps and branding. Also, Can I install the international or Indian Version ROM on this?

modemst files request

hello community,
I have an essential phone unlocked variant (OPENUS) some how locked to Sprint ,
Can anyone here upload modemst1&st2 files from his OPENUS variant device !!!
Your help is appreciated

Rwin01 said:
hello community,
I have an essential phone unlocked variant (OPENUS) some how locked to Sprint ,
Can anyone here upload modemst1&st2 files from his OPENUS variant device !!!
Your help is appreciated
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Some unlocked phones weren't unlocked properly and actually Sprint models. Essential fixed this recently which caused those phones to be relocked.
Best bet is to get a hold of Sprint or wherever you bought it from. Sounds like that unlock "bug" was there for a very long time.

gk1984 said:
Some unlocked phones weren't unlocked properly and actually Sprint models. Essential fixed this recently which caused those phones to be relocked.
Best bet is to get a hold of Sprint or wherever you bought it from. Sounds like that unlock "bug" was there for a very long time.
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I called sprint and they told me that my phone is fully unlocked for both domestic and international.

Rwin01 said:
hello community,
I have an essential phone unlocked variant (OPENUS) some how locked to Sprint ,
Can anyone here upload modemst1&st2 files from his OPENUS variant device !!!
Your help is appreciated
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...cussion-brainstorm-sim-unlock-t3724135/page21
Last post has a link wth spaces.

tech_head said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...cussion-brainstorm-sim-unlock-t3724135/page21
Last post has a link wth spaces.
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those are from a Sprint unlocked variant I already tried them , they are not working

Rwin01 said:
those are from a Sprint unlocked variant I already tried them , they are not working
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What do you mean you tried?

tech_head said:
What do you mean you tried?
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flash modemst1&st2 on my phone

Rwin01 said:
flash modemst1&st2 on my phone
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Was the flash successful?

tech_head said:
Was the flash successful?
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Yes , I downgrade to 7.1.1 before i flash modem partition files

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77781266&postcount=607
not sure why you're still asking a month later.
You have a different issue. Your phone is not sprint locked. Your phone is not sim locked, period.
Again, the modemst images used to unlock spr variants were dumped from openus devices.

Question T-mobile locked to debrand and unlock it SM-S908U

Hi guys,
I just bought a Galaxy S22 and it's locked and seems like can't be unlocked by T-Mobile, I'd like to flash it with a stock ROM and I'm wondering if that's enough to get the phone unlocked, I don't want to root it.
I've been searching and I saw a couple of firmware but not sure if they are up to date and how is the process to flash the phone.
I'd like to flash it using a MacBook Pro.
baseband is
S908USQU2CWCE
S908U - Galaxy model
SQ - Snapdragon
U - update
2 - Bootloader version 2?
CWCE - what's this?
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

pmmul said:
Hi guys,
I just bought a Galaxy S22 and it's locked and seems like can't be unlocked by T-Mobile, I'd like to flash it with a stock ROM and I'm wondering if that's enough to get the phone unlocked, I don't want to root it.
I've been searching and I saw a couple of firmware but not sure if they are up to date and how is the process to flash the phone.
I'd like to flash it using a MacBook pro.
also when I go to the about phone I'm not seeing the whole model I just see SM-S908U, so I'm not sure which firmware to pickup.
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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You cannot defeat a carrier lock by simply flashing a different CSC. There are online services available that can do this for a fee. Due to XDA's policy on paid content/services, I cannot recommend a specific service.
If you use firmware for a different model, such as S908B, you could render your device inoperable.
As for flashing firmware, there is already an existing thread on this. Please search before posting.

pmmul said:
Hi guys,
I just bought a Galaxy S22 and it's locked and seems like can't be unlocked by T-Mobile, I'd like to flash it with a stock ROM and I'm wondering if that's enough to get the phone unlocked, I don't want to root it.
I've been searching and I saw a couple of firmware but not sure if they are up to date and how is the process to flash the phone.
I'd like to flash it using a MacBook pro.
also when I go to the about phone I'm not seeing the whole model I just see SM-S908U, so I'm not sure which firmware to pickup.
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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First, why can it not be unlocked? Did you buy it outright or do you still owe payments on it? If paid off, it should be able to be unlocked.
And check the How to Guides tabs for instructions on flashing and so on. I keep my device stock all the way, other than the launcher and icons.

Clark Joseph Kent said:
First, why can it not be unlocked? Did you buy it outright or do you still owe payments on it? If paid off, it should be able to be unlocked.
And check the How to Guides tabs for instructions on flashing and so on. I keep my device stock all the way, other than the launcher and icons.
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I just bought it from amazon and I don't have a T-Mobile account

Clark Joseph Kent said:
First, why can it not be unlocked? Did you buy it outright or do you still owe payments on it? If paid off, it should be able to be unlocked.
And check the How to Guides tabs for instructions on flashing and so on. I keep my device stock all the way, other than the launcher and icons.
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I just bought it on amazon

V0latyle said:
You cannot defeat a carrier lock by simply flashing a different CSC. There are online services available that can do this for a fee. Due to XDA's policy on paid content/services, I cannot recommend a specific service.
If you use firmware for a different model, such as S908B, you could render your device inoperable.
As for flashing firmware, there is already an existing thread on this. Please search before posting.
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pmmul said:
I just bought it from amazon and I don't have a T-Mobile account
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pmmul said:
I just bought it on amazon
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Understood. But read what V0latyle posted for your issue or question.