so kinda bothersome....but not really i dont guess....was following directions on droidlife to unlock bootloader. Noticed it said bootloader unlocked but went on anyway. typed fastboot oem unlock and it says error, already unlocked. Guess my nexus shipped already unlocked? Is this possible?
also under signing it says engineering....one in droid life photo says production....anybody else?
You have a protoype or dev phone. I have one as well. It doesn't really make a difference because these bootloaders can be locked again (I think).
Not sure about you, but I wouldn't enjoy having an engineering model. Never know what could happen in the future depending on how new or old it is. Where did you get it from?
I purchased from verizon store yesterday.....build date of 11/18 I think it said
So you are saying that from the very first boot you had the white unlock icon on the startup screen where it says GOOGLE in white?
I doubt you got a dev or proto...
maybe someone returned one? or maybe ur sales rep unlocked it for you (lol)
if it bothers you return it and unlock it yourself lol
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So you are saying that from the very first boot you had the white unlock icon on the startup screen where it says GOOGLE in white?
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yup didn't really know what that meant until you posted that though.
so any negatives to having an engineering model phone?
seee screenshot below:
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so any negatives to having an engineering model phone?
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probably not.. still weird how they sold a "engineering model" as retail though
yea im thinking I might just return it and get a production model....what would ya'll do?
Hi,
I bought my nexus in Germany (Saturn stores). I just found out that my GN was also unlocked. I never flashed a phone before so i was not sure what to make out of it.
And indeed now that you say it the white GOOGLE text has come up on boot from the first time i booted him.
So any cool things i can do with a dev phone? Any disadvantages?
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Hi,
I bought my nexus in Germany (Saturn stores). I just found out that my GN was also unlocked. I never flashed a phone before so i was not sure what to make out of it.
And indeed now that you say it the white GOOGLE text has come up on boot from the first time i booted him.
So any cool things i can do with a dev phone? Any disadvantages?
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check about phone and see if under model # it says Galaxy Nexus (ENGINEER) like mine does...
Bump,......
It doesnt say Engineer with me... :/
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Hello all,
I'm locking for SIM unlock method, i have an S621 and i was upgrade this to RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana and when i put other SIMs to my phone it's ask me a SIM lock code...
I have searched on this forum so many times for unlock SIM and not found an anwser to my question...
I dont want pay to unlock this, i want to Flash/Reflash,Upgrade my phone to other software not blocked, this is possible?
Tks!
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Hello all,
I'm locking for SIM unlock method, i have an S621 and i was upgrade this to RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana and when i put other SIMs to my phone it's ask me a SIM lock code...
I have searched on this forum so many times for unlock SIM and not found an anwser to my question...
I dont want pay to unlock this, i want to Flash/Reflash,Upgrade my phone to other software not blocked, this is possible?
Tks!
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Only way you can unlock is is paying and going to this thread. There are no programs that you can find or use to unlock your phone unless you call T-Mobile and ask them to unlock it for you for free, then you will have to pay. Its a small amount anyways but go here for more information.
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I found one way
Hello people!!!
I found one way to ByPass your SIM LOCK...
I buyed one "chip" here, in Brazil, we have various names to this, bellow is one picture of this.
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This "chip" ByPass SIM LOCK and you can use any GSM operator on the locked phone.
This chip have to introduced joined to an GSM common chip to your phone and "Voalah!" this is unlocked.
ATTENTION: The ByPass chip must have configured to your GSM operator for propertly function.
Have a nice unlocked phone!
Oh sweet thats cool... where can you get this from, can you post a website where you can buy this at.
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Oh sweet thats cool... where can you get this from, can you post a website where you can buy this at.
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They sell them on Ebay as low as $9.99 ea. Just search under cellphone unlocking.
i think they are only good for 1 unlock from what i remember.
just pm jockey..he will have you unlocked in minutes
The phone came from America brand new but it's an international model? (CID- 11111111), It has a Gyro - rotation sensor fault (screen doesn't rotate, compass doesn't work etc)that needs a HTC warranty repair.
I decided to restart and do a factory reset from the boot menu and I was quite alarmed to see that although the device is locked, it has S-OFF! I've no idea why it would be S-OFF from new? I'm somewhat concerned that it might effect my warranty claim.
I've only had the phone for 2-3 days and it's all the standard HTC software, OTA to the 0.11 version.
It happens, sometimes they slip through the net.
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The phone came from America brand new but it's an international model? (CID- 11111111), It has a Gyro - rotation sensor fault (screen doesn't rotate, compass doesn't work etc)that needs a HTC warranty repair.
I decided to restart and do a factory reset from the boot menu and I was quite alarmed to see that although the device is locked, it has S-OFF! I've no idea why it would be S-OFF from new? I'm somewhat concerned that it might effect my warranty claim.
I've only had the phone for 2-3 days and it's all the standard HTC software, OTA to the 0.11 version.
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You are very lucky to get an s-off device; did you check you check to see whether or not screen rotation is enabled (options->screen)? The compass can be flaky when wifi in enabled, so disable it.
Yes, checked the settings etc, reset a couple of times but it's a no go.
Thanks for the replies. :good:
I would demand the same CID and S state from the warranty though because they will probably change the mainboard ; is your bootloader unlocked, relocked or locked? Check first before you send your device away because if it is (re)locked you probably will be out of warranty but since you have s-off people here might be able to get your bootloader to locked status
It's locked, the phone is just a couple of days old and has only recieved the OTA's.
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You're good to go to get it swapped/repaired, really a shame though because you were very lucky to get an s-off/supercid device
BTw it's kind off strange you received on OTA because devices with supercid shouldn't receive them :s maybe you should report here
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It's locked, the phone is just a couple of days old and has only recieved the OTA's.
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Please post in SOFF thread under general section. They may be interested in getting their hands on yours.
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Would u please give us first 5 digit of Device sl no.
I can check the packaging when I get home later today and let you know. UPS are collecting the phone today, so there's little else that I can do Otherwise.
HT23CW
I am getting back to sony after being too tired with all galaxy, leaving my s2
I was looking for a bigger screen but to be frank I was being disapointed to see there is only one present yet thats ION, and since onto modding, i Found this forum is really low with Custom roms.
Please let me know your future with ION moders and otherwise I have to get the S or Arc S or something like that.
Thnks guys!
Read the forums a bit that would explain everything, The Ion has a locked boot loader so we are unable to make custom roms or any major mods until it is unlocked
thanitos said:
Read the forums a bit that would explain everything, The Ion has a locked boot loader so we are unable to make custom roms or any major mods until it is unlocked
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yah man I got it . So do you still think its good to get the phone now? I need to buy a Sony by tomorrow.
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yah man I got it . So do you still think its good to get the phone now? I need to buy a Sony by tomorrow.
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I'd "buy" it again tomorrow, but that's just me.
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Depends on what version you need to buy tomorrow. I would not bother with the ion lt28at if I had other choices just due to the locked bootloader. Although it doesn't really matter now but soon I believe better kernels will be ported and or modded for this device and unlocked bootloader is important to me. that being said I love my lt28h since I do not have 4g with tmobile but connects at full h+ speeds. Phone is awesome with miui+v6+adrenaline+3g tweaks.+ZEAM. I hope you get the phone that you fits your needs i think the sony ION is a great phone and has some cool features but if your buying the international versions either the lt28h or lt28i I would look at all the options in that price range.
Screenshot on fresh bootup w00t free ram.
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Not LTE (4g) speeds but pretty fast for living in the sticks
I got this message to update my phone. I am gonna call verizon and tell them to stop sending me stupid messages like this.
Anyone else get this text from verizon?
I have updates blocked on my S8+
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I am still running Build AQGL and reading all the negative posts on here about the last few updates. I think I will just stay on this build. Still gonna call the big V and be put on the do not ever bother list.
It's funny they try to scare you into updating your phone. I have never ever had an issue with calling out.
well good luck not being able to make calls to certain devices. I can't understand why you wouldn't want to be informed of OS issues like this. suit yourself.
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well good luck not being able to make calls to certain devices. I can't understand why you wouldn't want to be informed of OS issues like this. suit yourself.
Sent from my Galaxy S8+ using XDA Labs
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Funny I don't have issues... If I did I would just go back to using my rooted Moto X Pure anyway or the Note 4. I always have a few phones to use on standby.
Plus there are alot of negitive posts about the updates and people wanting to flash back so why take the update. I don't see a reason.
Don't try to fix what's not broke. So far my S8+ is doing well other than we can't unlock the bootloader and root.
I will move on to another device before long that is. :good:
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Another reason not to update... You do these updates and all Verizon does is put more crap apps on your phone... I would never buy a branded verizon phone again. unlocked is the only way to go.
Then you don't get to ***** when the tides are turned and the unlocked versions are the last ones to get any kind of update on them. Cause lately that's what I've been seeing...the unlocked versions may not have any "carrier bloat" but they are SO FAR behind in updates (Security or OS updates)
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Another reason not to update... You do these updates and all Verizon does is put more crap apps on your phone... I would never buy a branded verizon phone again. unlocked is the only way to go.
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Then you don't get to ***** when the tides are turned and the unlocked versions are the last ones to get any kind of update on them. Cause lately that's what I've been seeing...the unlocked versions may not have any "carrier bloat" but they are SO FAR behind in updates (Security or OS updates)
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Don't really care about updates... If the phone works I leave it alone!!
If I was worried about it I would go back to rooting and do the custom ROM thing again.
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hi, i'm not in the united states, and i bought a locked oneplus 7t on ebay, where could i unlock it? what page or person sells me that service
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Do you know google search engine? It can search whatever you want online. Crazy, right?
Literally first google result. Don't waste others time if you're too lazy to do it yourself annon.
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Do you know google search engine? It can search whatever you want online. Crazy, right?
Literally first google result. Don't waste others time if you're too lazy to do it yourself annon.
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Obviously it uses Google, but did I send $ 80 to the first page I find without trusting it? When can I ask experienced people and they recommend a reliable one? What attitude do you have?
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Do you know google search engine? It can search whatever you want online. Crazy, right?
Literally first google result. Don't waste others time if you're too lazy to do it yourself annon.
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If you read, you realize that I do not meet these requirements, but your desire to stand out clouds your vision
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Obviously it uses Google, but did I send $ 80 to the first page I find without trusting it? When can I ask experienced people and they recommend a reliable one? What attitude do you have?
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If you read, you realize that I do not meet these requirements, but your desire to stand out clouds your vision
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You didn't specify if your device is US variant or not, you just said I'm not in US and bought something from ebay. And I don't care if you met the requirements or not I lead you there and you do the rest. Also the guy is doing it for free no money involved.
Anyway, unless you meet the requirements stated in here you can't unlock it the normal way, to unlock it you'll need to flash a stock international ROM.
This method is not recommended as it may not work and you'll just waste your time, really. Also you may have to download and flash multiple ROMs until you find the correct one that works for you.
Back then you'd flash a metropcs ROM, unlock, then flash back. But that's back then. Don't know if this still work, or if it works for someone out of the US.
Desire to stand out? Cringe. Who am I standing out for? I'm honestly trying to help but I hate people who don't want to be helped but want to be mouth fed.
I know there was someone who had unlock tokens idk if they are still doing it tho look threw the thread