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Hi Techie folks!
All right, hopefully everyone would excuse any blunders made by a noob but this is my dilemma.
This is my first, and most assuredly not my last, post on this quite interesting platform.
I had recently purchased a device (Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 Android Smartphone 16Gb) which was supposedly 'unlocked' from an online store (Expansys USA) out here in the US.
I bought it outright for $409.99
Link: http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
I had received that device without any issues and had been using it for over three weeks.
I have the StraightTalk (USA) GSM SIM on it and like I mentioned, no issues whatsoever was faced during daily day-to-day use.
However, yesterday for the first time, I noticed that the network was not connecting and so I rebooted the phone thinking it was some network error.
Now when I did that I received a message after the boot-up which stated 'SIM Network Unlock Pin' and the options were to enter the PIN or dismiss that.
When I dismissed the message notification, I found out that the network was not available.
But the other features of the phone was not affected, as in navigating through the phone and applications (non-internet based) was without an problems.
Just that the network was not connecting although I observed that I could make emergency calls.
So I tried rebooting it again, by taking out the battery and SIM card as well, the issue still persisted.
So I started to troubleshoot the issue, by inserting in another GSM SIM card into the phone, but found the issue to persisting.
To double-check, I took out my StraightTalk SIM card and put in another phone, the SIM card was working fine! :good:
Just to be on the safe side, I called StraightTalk Customer Support and had asked them for some clarification as to why this SIM Network Unlock PIN was shown.
They suggested that this was the phone issue and needed to be sorted out by the place of purchase/manufacturer.
I even tried entering the SIM card's PUK code but did not reach far in that regard.
On searching the net (which is why I had come here for proper support and answers), I had found quite a lot issues with regard to this problem.
I was under the assumption that this phone was the GSM Unlocked International Version, but after this incident, it so happens that this is not the case.
The solution given online and out here is to root the phone using the Wugfresh method and after rooting, run the device with the application (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210) which would take care of this issue.
However, I am not too keen on voiding my warranty on this account, and also the steps are quite complicated with respect to rooting the device.
Yes I am noob! So please don't roll your eyes!
This is the issue, and now to what I would appreciate this forum's assistance.
Being an expensive product, I dont want to buy another one just because of this issue.
I do not know where this phone is purchased from, which means, I have no idea which network provider this is locked to.
I can only provide the IMEI number.
Question 1: Is it possible to find out to which network this phone is locked to?
I have to add that the phone does not have any network branding on it, nor does it show any during the boot-up process.
Question 2: Can the phone be unlocked with online unlocking sites?
Question 3: If so, can someone provide me any good sites that can unlock the device.
Is this site any good? Link: http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-unlock-code-p-196144.html
Like I said, worse case scenario, I would indeed have to root my phone and proceed to install that software which will help me get rid of this issue once and for all.
As you all can see, I'm desperately looking for some solutions/answers and would appreciate it if someone would shed any light to this issue.
PS: I do know that there are threads on this issue, but mine is more or less around finding the invisible network provider that this phone is locked to.
Best Regards,
Reena Johnson
Your device was not factory SIM-unlocked. The vendor probably unlocked it using a code. That said, you should call Expansys and ask them for the code.
Otherwise, you can take a look at the following two threads. The first one is easy, but temporary -- in other words, you will need to do unlock every time you flash a new ROM. The second is permanent, but not as straight-forward to accomplish.
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606982
Further queries now arise ....
efrant said:
Your device was not factory SIM-unlocked. The vendor probably unlocked it using a code. That said, you should call Expansys and ask them for the code.
Otherwise, you can take a look at the following two threads. The first one is easy, but temporary -- in other words, you will need to do unlock every time you flash a new ROM. The second is permanent, but not as straight-forward to accomplish.
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606982
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Thanks a lot for the quick reply.
Wow! You guys are fast!
Much appreciated.
Now I have a query. The option 1 which you have stated, is the one which I have looked at.
Even that requires me to root my phone.
Isn't it so?
Cause the OP in that thread specifically mentions the need to root the phone.
I have asked Expansys USA for that code, and since Saturday/Sunday is off for them, I am hoping to get a reply from them on Monday.
Like I said, my main concern is that I would like this process to be hassle free.
You guys (no-offence intended for the male demographic) are quite capable of rooting the phone.
Unfortunately, I wish not to choose that route, unless no options are left available at my disposal.
Which is why I am bending towards the easy unlocking method.
So my next question really is since its (read: the phone) not a factory SIM-unlockedissue, can I find the original network provider to which this phone was locked to?
As in, is there any where on this device which can tell me that information?
Once again, I sincerely thank you for your support and assistance in my life a lot easier! :victory:
Regards,
Reena J
djjohnson said:
Thanks a lot for the quick reply.
Wow! You guys are fast!
Much appreciated.
Now I have a query. The option 1 which you have stated, is the one which I have looked at.
Even that requires me to root my phone.
Isn't it so?
Cause the OP in that thread specifically mentions the need to root the phone.
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Yes, you are right it does require root. (I didn't realize that it was the link you had looked at and mentioned in your post.)
djjohnson said:
I have asked Expansys USA for that code, and since Saturday/Sunday is off for them, I am hoping to get a reply from them on Monday.
Like I said, my main concern is that I would like this process to be hassle free.
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Probably best to wait until Monday then, as that would certainly be the most hassle-free option.
djjohnson said:
You guys (no-offence intended for the male demographic) are quite capable of rooting the phone.
Unfortunately, I wish not to choose that route, unless no options are left available at my disposal.
Which is why I am bending towards the easy unlocking method.
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Believe it or not, "rooting" a Nexus device is extremely easy, and should not take more than 5 minutes. The part the takes the most time is to make sure the drivers are set up properly on your PC... Once that is done, no more than a few minutes is all it takes.
djjohnson said:
So my next question really is since its (read: the phone) not a factory SIM-unlockedissue, can I find the original network provider to which this phone was locked to?
As in, is there any where on this device which can tell me that information?
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Yes, there is a way, although I believe you need root, although I could be wrong here. You need to post this file from your device: /factory/mps_code.dat and someone will be able to tell you. Or you can look in that file and compare the code in there to this list.
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Question 2: Can the phone be unlocked with online unlocking sites?
Question 3: If so, can someone provide me any good sites that can unlock the device.
Is this site any good? Link: http://www.unlockallcellular.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-unlock-code-p-196144.html
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And yeah, you should be able to get it unlocked by one of those site, even the one you mentioned. But I can't vouch for it, nor can I recommend any site, as I have never used any.
Hey djjohnson
I've got the exact same problem, but bought my phone from a different seller.
Did you manage to get any information (or PIN) from expansys??
Thymine said:
Hey djjohnson
I've got the exact same problem, but bought my phone from a different seller.
Did you manage to get any information (or PIN) from expansys??
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It looks like OP disappeared after getting his issue solved. Expansys has great customer service and would have exchanged the phone with no problems. Which retailer did you get it from? There are unlocking sites out there but you have to know which network its locked to. Or root it and try the methods listed in this thread. GL
Cheers mate,
I bought mine from an ebay seller and have already sent them a message asking for either the PIN or the name of the original service provider.
If that falls through, I'll have no other option but to root....or just be the first of my friends to not have a phone number and live exclusively on the internet...
I'll probably root.
A delayed update ...
Techies folks!
This is just to update you guys on this issue and if in future any one else faces such similar issue just do this and get back your peace of mind.
First you need to root your phone as mentioned by Efrant and it is indeed a simple process once you have set up the required drivers.
Once again thanks a lot Efrant for your support and time in helping me out with this.
:good:
First you need to root your phone, period.
I tried all methods before diving into this method.
Rooting isn't complicated and all it takes is patience and the exact details to get this done.
What I am about to suggest is to be taken at the reader's risk and I am not responsible for any damage done to your phone.
That being said, I highly doubt that anything will go wrong unless you arent used to following instructions!
My Nexus was magically locked to an invisible network and you guys can find that out by going into fastboot mode.
What that means is to turn your device off and then press the buttons together (volume Up + volume Down + Power), you will get that info under the "baseband version" and "carrier info".
I could not resort to the online unlocking sites because ALL of them require the original network to unlock the phone.
I suggest that you root the phone and it is quite simple not taking you longer than 10-20 minutes.
1) First you will need to install the drivers onto your phone from your computer which you will need during the rooting process.
You can get that from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
It is called the Universal Naked Driver 0.7.
The download instructions are given in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29044502&postcount=735
The OP was quite comprehensive in providing the exact details in what needed to be done. So once you have installed the necessary drivers proceed to the next step.
2) Download Wugfresh Toolkit which is the main tool needed to root your phone.
First you will need to unlock your phone and then root it.
The beauty of this software is that everything is on it. Just click on the Unlock button first and then you just have to sit back and wait for the magic to happen.
The instructions on the screen will tell you what its doing.
I would suggest reading through the entire process before going through with this.
http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/
Extra material on this http://wugfresh.com/Help/
3) Once you have rooted your phone, the hardest bit is over. Then all you need to do is install this application on your device. And run it.
Simple.
You have yourself an unlocked phone!! :victory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210
There will be questions as to if this will work in CDMA or GSM versions.
I got mine from Expansys and it was supposed to be an unlocked GSM model.
I hope that will help as it did with mine.
Actually I got my bf to do this for me as it is a tad bit complicated and it was a birthday gift from him.
mendezj666 said:
It looks like OP disappeared after getting his issue solved. Expansys has great customer service and would have exchanged the phone with no problems.
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Wow!
I seriously didn't realize that I had a personal assistant or the CIA to track my moves!
I apologize if my bf didnt get back to you guys on this issue. I, on the other hand, have work which consumes 12hrs of my day.
So I really do not have the time to post a reply.
But hey! a simple 'I dont know where SHE is, but here's what I can do to help you out' would have sufficed.
I'm just saying. No offense intended mate.
By the way, I'm a girl, and in my opinion Expansys came highly recommended to me by all my co-workers.
But I had the most horrible customer support ever!
My personal opinion would be to NOT buy from there!
Get from Negri's or some place better.
God knows how many times I had tried calling them. Even tried sending them tons of emails and not even one peek into my issue.
Goes to show how "great" of a customer service they have!
Thymine said:
Hey djjohnson
I've got the exact same problem, but bought my phone from a different seller.
Did you manage to get any information (or PIN) from expansys??
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I hope my post will help you also to resolve your issue.
Best way is to root your phone. But like I said earlier, do read everything, and download the drivers and the Wugfresh Toolkit before proceeding.
All the best.
Soon you'll be like me enjoying what can only be said as a beauty of a device.
A big thanks to Efrant for helping a gal out!
Cheers!
Regards,
Reena J
[Q] Same problem, solved, but now how can I network lock it again...
Hi All,
In short, same problem here, I used another unlock code(bought it) and now i want to network lock it again? How can I lock it?
I had very same problem of this thread, I bought phone as factory unlocked but was code unlocked(Vodafone Spain), later after updating to 4.0.4 and then to 4.1.1, it asked for the code again.
I raged with the problem and I rushed to buy a unlock code (8$), a bit shady, but it works fine.
Now I want to confront the shop who sold the phone lying about its lock state, and it would be convincing if i can send them the phone network locked as it was.
How can I network lock the phone again?
I have tryed inputing the code *7465625*638*# or *7465625# and similar combinations with no lock, I don't get a popup asking me for the carrier data to lock it.
I also tryed to downgrade the phone to 4.0.4, with no result and later to 4.1.1 and the same it is not asking for the unlock code...
Just an obvious clarification, I am talking about carrier network locking, not lock/unlock the bootloader.
Thanxs a lot in advance
djjohnson said:
Techies folks!
This is just to update you guys on this issue and if in future any one else faces such similar issue just do this and get back your peace of mind.
First you need to root your phone as mentioned by Efrant and it is indeed a simple process once you have set up the required drivers.
Once again thanks a lot Efrant for your support and time in helping me out with this.
:good:
First you need to root your phone, period.
I tried all methods before diving into this method.
Rooting isn't complicated and all it takes is patience and the exact details to get this done.
What I am about to suggest is to be taken at the reader's risk and I am not responsible for any damage done to your phone.
That being said, I highly doubt that anything will go wrong unless you arent used to following instructions!
My Nexus was magically locked to an invisible network and you guys can find that out by going into fastboot mode.
What that means is to turn your device off and then press the buttons together (volume Up + volume Down + Power), you will get that info under the "baseband version" and "carrier info".
I could not resort to the online unlocking sites because ALL of them require the original network to unlock the phone.
I suggest that you root the phone and it is quite simple not taking you longer than 10-20 minutes.
1) First you will need to install the drivers onto your phone from your computer which you will need during the rooting process.
You can get that from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
It is called the Universal Naked Driver 0.7.
The download instructions are given in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29044502&postcount=735
The OP was quite comprehensive in providing the exact details in what needed to be done. So once you have installed the necessary drivers proceed to the next step.
2) Download Wugfresh Toolkit which is the main tool needed to root your phone.
First you will need to unlock your phone and then root it.
The beauty of this software is that everything is on it. Just click on the Unlock button first and then you just have to sit back and wait for the magic to happen.
The instructions on the screen will tell you what its doing.
I would suggest reading through the entire process before going through with this.
http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/
Extra material on this http://wugfresh.com/Help/
3) Once you have rooted your phone, the hardest bit is over. Then all you need to do is install this application on your device. And run it.
Simple.
You have yourself an unlocked phone!! :victory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210
There will be questions as to if this will work in CDMA or GSM versions.
I got mine from Expansys and it was supposed to be an unlocked GSM model.
I hope that will help as it did with mine.
Actually I got my bf to do this for me as it is a tad bit complicated and it was a birthday gift from him.
Wow!
I seriously didn't realize that I had a personal assistant or the CIA to track my moves!
I apologize if my bf didnt get back to you guys on this issue. I, on the other hand, have work which consumes 12hrs of my day.
So I really do not have the time to post a reply.
But hey! a simple 'I dont know where SHE is, but here's what I can do to help you out' would have sufficed.
I'm just saying. No offense intended mate.
By the way, I'm a girl, and in my opinion Expansys came highly recommended to me by all my co-workers.
But I had the most horrible customer support ever!
My personal opinion would be to NOT buy from there!
Get from Negri's or some place better.
God knows how many times I had tried calling them. Even tried sending them tons of emails and not even one peek into my issue.
Goes to show how "great" of a customer service they have!
I hope my post will help you also to resolve your issue.
Best way is to root your phone. But like I said earlier, do read everything, and download the drivers and the Wugfresh Toolkit before proceeding.
All the best.
Soon you'll be like me enjoying what can only be said as a beauty of a device.
A big thanks to Efrant for helping a gal out!
Cheers!
Regards,
Reena J
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Google is selling these phones for $350 ? Why would you pay more and not get it from the source, just curious. Not trying to be argumentative.
jawmail said:
Google is selling these phones for $350 ? Why would you pay more and not get it from the source, just curious. Not trying to be argumentative.
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Maybe they're not in the US or purchased them more than 2-3 months ago.
The point is that google does not sell them worldwide, they don't sell them in my country (Spain), or at least not 3 months ago when I bought mine. And if they would sell them it would be more like 400€ minimum (equivalent to 500$ moreless)
But lets not lose the focus, of the question, any idea of how to network lock the phone again?
jawmail said:
Google is selling these phones for $350 ? Why would you pay more and not get it from the source, just curious. Not trying to be argumentative.
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I had let my nexus update to 4.1.1 before realising I had a sim unlock problem here, the guide above was spot on, if you are on 4.0.4. I just couldnt get the last bit done on JellyBean, so went back to google image 4.0.4 and it work flawlessly
Phone updated to JB an hour ago, and its still working sweet
Hello everyone.
I got bought a Note 3 yesterday, it's in amazing condition, and I'm very excited about it. The only problem is that it's a T-Mobile unit, and I'm on AT&T. I need it unlocked.
I used swappa to check the IMEI, and it came back clean.
I called T-Mobile about unlocking it, but they weren't in the mood, apparently, because she said the original phone holder would need to submit the request.
I Googled around a bunch, ended up rooting it and trying Chainfire's RegionLock Away...but apparently it doesn't work for 4.4.2, and that's what this is running.
I apologize if this has been addressed, I've been browsing the forums for several hours, and I didn't find anything that addresses this specific question. But of course that doesn't mean it isn't there.
Anyway, what are my options? Is it possible to downgrade to 4.3, then run RegionLock Away? Is there another app I could run? Would flashing a specific custom ROM do the trick? Is there a way to get T-Mobile to cooperate? Or am I looking at paying for a code. (If so, I would appreciate recommendations.)
This is my first time trying to unlock a phone, and I'm having trouble finding legitimate information on it.
Again, thanks. I appreciate any help.
dustydroid said:
Hello everyone.
I got bought a Note 3 yesterday, it's in amazing condition, and I'm very excited about it. The only problem is that it's a T-Mobile unit, and I'm on AT&T. I need it unlocked.
I used swappa to check the IMEI, and it came back clean.
I called T-Mobile about unlocking it, but they weren't in the mood, apparently, because she said the original phone holder would need to submit the request.
I Googled around a bunch, ended up rooting it and trying Chainfire's RegionLock Away...but apparently it doesn't work for 4.4.2, and that's what this is running.
I apologize if this has been addressed, I've been browsing the forums for several hours, and I didn't find anything that addresses this specific question. But of course that doesn't mean it isn't there.
Anyway, what are my options? Is it possible to downgrade to 4.3, then run RegionLock Away? Is there another app I could run? Would flashing a specific custom ROM do the trick? Is there a way to get T-Mobile to cooperate? Or am I looking at paying for a code. (If so, I would appreciate recommendations.)
This is my first time trying to unlock a phone, and I'm having trouble finding legitimate information on it.
Again, thanks. I appreciate any help.
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Try http://cellunlocker.net/
I've used them multiple times earlier, and got very good service.
rahulisola said:
Try cellunlocker(dot)net
I've used them multiple times earlier, and got very good service.
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Thanks! I went for it. I got an email about 15 minutes later, saying it was delayed and that they were going to check another server. That threw me off a little, but a few hours later, they sent an unlock code, and it worked flawlessly.
You helped me out a lot.
dustydroid said:
Thanks! I went for it. I got an email about 15 minutes later, saying it was delayed and that they were going to check another server. That threw me off a little, but a few hours later, they sent an unlock code, and it worked flawlessly.
You helped me out a lot.
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Congrats. I used cellunlocker also twice, one for my wife's N900A and also my N900T. Her N900A took about 24 hours to get unlock code though.
Hi!
Apologies if repost/noob question/.
Recently I've been having issues with my phone. In the past, when using it for streaming videos and such on YouTube, my phone would start to overheat. It used to do this all the time but it was never seemed like a serious issue to me. However, for the last 2-3 weeks, whenever I used apps such as YouTube, browser, messaging etc. or anything else that might overexert the phone, it would heat up almost immediately followed by the message "no SIM card detected". I've tried rebooting the phone which occasionally fixes it (but most of the time does nothing) but the same message would pop up again within a few minutes. The only success I've had with dealing this issue is leaving the phone off for ~30min to a few hours to let it fully cool and then it would work fine again until I used an app for a prolonged period.
SO, here comes the question(s):
I've torn apart almost all the forums I could get my hands on through the glorious thing we call the internet..but to no avail. So, right off the bat, does anyone have a solution to this? I've already tried the typical 'cleaning the SIM' and 'slipping a piece of paper in with the SIM'. I've also tried the SIM on other phones (which worked fine but I wasn't able to test it to the point where it overheated as it did on mine).
TL;DR: My phone's SIM doesn't work and I need a solution.:silly:
Anyways, if noone has a solution, I have a plan of action (outlined below) but would like some advice before acting on it.
Ive tried my SIM on OTHER phones and it seemingly works fine. I HAVEN'T tried another SIM on MY phone because its not unlocked. I'm with Mobilicity and they charge $50 to unlock (given how crap their service and reception already is, I refuse to give them any more money). So, I plan on unlocking the phone myself and then test with another SIM. Sounds like alotta effort but I'm dirt poor (which is also why I'm with Mobilicity because their plans are dirt cheap) and I also find this stuff fascinating/interesting.
Research (good news)has told me I can unlock myself if my phone is on the firmware 4.1.1 (using the PersoSHA256Off method). The problem is, I'm on 4.3, which, (bad news) research has also told me, attempting any downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.1 can result in a hardbrick. HOWEVER, (good news) I heard that this only happens if you have a locked bootloader. But (bad news), I'm totally new to android and everything I've said is simply self-educated due to research so I don't actually know how to determine if its locked (also, I get so lost in the jargon other forums use so I'm not sure I fully understand). I've heard say that Canadian S3's have unlocked bootloaders and/or come locked but can be unlocked, but again, if that's the case, how do I find out/or unlock it myself ? (I said 'lock' quite a few times, sorry if I lost anyone there).
I thank any fellow who was able to persevere through this wall of text and still has the desire to help me.:laugh:
I apologize to the mods/developers/community if the answers to my questions are blatantly obvious and have fuelled anger from their hearts with its stupidity.
Here are the specs on my phone:
Model Number: SGH-T999V
Firmware: 4.3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-2159044
Build Number: JSS15J.T999VVLUEMK5
Unfortunately, there is no way back. It used to be you just hsd to flash the 4.1.1 modem, but I am not certain thatd work anymore. Up to you if you want to try, but I make no guarantees. You can buy unlock codes on eBay and elsewhere for a few bucks though.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
DocHoliday77 said:
Unfortunately, there is no way back. It used to be you just hsd to flash the 4.1.1 modem, but I am not certain thatd work anymore.
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Regardless of whether or not the bootloader is unlocked or not?
The bootloader isn't locked. You just are prevented from flashing back to older firmware.
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I see. Do you (or anyone else) perhaps have a reason/solution to the main problem as to why the SIM fails after a period of time then?
Hello all,
So, I'm in US and have Google Fi. Bought a G710ULM from ebay and when I get it, check IMEI and it comes back as an g710PM, not ULM. I specifically did research here on xda (lurker for many yrs ) so knew I wanted an ULM. I see many threads about this is common practice of cross flashing the PM's to ULM, and get conflicting info with what works and what doesn't: things like Google Pay, no OTA updates (flashing thru LGUP is only option). The only issue I have is wifi calling does not work, it gets ER081, which is not a deal killer, but is still a handy feature to have. Have found posts from others with the wifi issues, and it seems to be on an issue on older Oreo ROMS, which mine has (pic below). So I could potentially just flash to the latest ULM Fi Pie ROM and it might/probably resolve this, but I'd still not have Google Pay (possibly might work, conflicting info) and no OTA updates still (not sure if Fi pushes OTA honestly). I've emailed the seller, laying all this out, and saying I could flash an update but not before he said that he would not blame me for anything not working. Still waiting on his reply. But sleeping on it overnight, I think I just want to return the friggin thing and try to find a REAL ULM. I'm not trying to be a d*ckhead about this, but I wanted an actual ULM, not a cross-flashed phone, as I did my research here about what best to buy. Apologies, was a bit of a rant. So am I worrying about nothing here and a flash will getting it good or do I have valid concerns here? Thanks all for this awesome community.
What did you do? Irritated that I didn't discover the problem for 9 months on my phone.
I just got one on eBay & this post got me up to the current ULM 20e: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81131579&postcount=247
Hello all, I've done weeks of researching online how to fix this issue but have not found a solution.
I'm on a TMobile pixel 6 pro, which is sim locked and OEM locked (trying to see if tmo will sim unlock for me).
I decided to try the android 12L beta as one of the "bug fixes" were Bluetooth fixes, long story short it didn't fix the problems I was having, i opted out of beta, downloaded the "update" installed, rebooted to a prompt of no operating system found and reinstalled the beta, I tried Google's flash tool, it stated in OEM locked (can't unlock even through fastboot). I then decided to try the 13dp2 and see if I can roll back afterwards, unfortunately I get a timestamp error..
Anyone have any ideas on what I can try or if they have had a similar issue that was resolved?
Start clearing caches.
Go to settings/apps/see all.
Without your bootloader unlocked, it is impossible to roll back.
This is weird. I opted out and got an update about 5 minutes later. Twas about 15mb iirc. It wiped the phone but it's been fine for me otherwise.
Also, this problem is not uncommon. Sadly. I guess some opt out updates were almost 500mb. From what I've read, these are the ones that are causing problems.
Larzzzz82 said:
This is weird. I opted out and got an update about 5 minutes later. Twas about 15mb iirc. It wiped the phone but it's been fine for me otherwise.
Also, this problem is not uncommon. Sadly. I guess some opt out updates were almost 500mb. From what I've read, these are the ones that are causing problems.
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There is nothing weird. People fail to read, and then reap their mistakes. It clearly states on google flash tool website NOT TO use it if you bootloader is NOT unlocked. The only thing causing issues are users not reading, and expecting others to clean their mistakes. Rules of modifying software: 1. Read. 2. Read again. 3. Read it once more. If fails, go to step 1 again. 9 out of 10 times you are not the first user experiencing an issue, and it has already been replicated and a solution provided, but people once again.... FAIL TO READ.
teegraves58 said:
There is nothing weird. People fail to read, and then reap their mistakes...it has already been replicated and a solution provided, but people once again.... FAIL TO READ.
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Just had to respond to this as I have noticed this becoming more of an issue in society that began to swell and expand in occurrence over the last ten years. Ironically enough, I just saw an article in my Google news feed that mentioned reading a lot on the cellphone lowers comprehension by causing overactivity in the prefrontal cortex.
Now, of course, I don't mean this as an insult to the OP. But everyone needs to make a few mistakes here and there so that they can learn from them and prevent the same thing from occuring again (and in this case the primary mistake would be a lack of reading).
Oh... And yeah... I tend to do a lot of reading on my phone and so my prefrontal cortex has probably been reduced to water lol.
My stance is clear: If your bootloader is locked, you don't belong in the beta program, you shouldn't be flashing developer previews, and your rescue options are limited or not timely. You are owed zero support for something you've been explicitly warned against.
Go to T-Mobile support on Twitter. You can chat with them and they will answer you pretty fast. Then ask them if you can have your device unlocked, that you are going to Europe for 3 weeks. And they will do it right away. No questions ask. They permanently unlocked my device. And I have not even paid for it.