Google Play Bill to Carrier option missing since ICS - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Anyone else experience this? My wife has an HTC Vivid and she still has the option to bill to carrier and she is running ICS. I have not rooted my ion or loaded any custom roms on it, it's all stock..I called AT&T and they said they have no control over that. Is there a way to resolve this? I wasn't really able to find any answers online.

Make sure you are using carrier data and not wifi
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I have turned off wifi and even went to the extreme of wiping my phone. I have never had this issue before...surely there is a fix somehow. It also must just be this phone because I tried a different phone with my sim card and everything and that option was available and that phone was running ICS.
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Hmm I don't ask you to follow this suggestion,but how about try to reset or flash a gingerbread version firmware?
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I would be willing to try that. It's not that it's major that it's not working but it just bugs me because occasionally I do use that feature. Are there any good step by step instructions on that process? I just don't want to brick my phone or anything lol...
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Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168 you can flash the stock rom
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Some of you might know that I work for Verizon sales. I have had 4 inc2 come in this week all with the same issue. The phones will not boot past HTC screen. Factory reset freezes in bootloader. Have tried flashing a ruu but it freezes also. All of my customers phones have been stock unrooted. Any ideas as to what it could be.
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Sounds to me like they bricked trying to root. Flashing an ruu theoretically should fix it but there may be a problem with the boot image
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I thought the same but I really doubt that.
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I wouldn't doubt it becausethere are very few things that just randomly hard brick a device. I have heard that otas sometimes cause them but it is really late for someone to be getting an ota on this device.
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ICS and jellybean bluetooth wont turn on

Hi im hopeing someone can help me i have tried to update my epic g4 touch to ics i tried roms odin oneclicks no matter wat i do bluetooth will not turn on on ics or jellybean i tried on 6 different phones can someone help me out. It must be something im missing i seem to be the only one with this problem
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oakieville said:
Hi im hopeing someone can help me i have tried to update my epic g4 touch to ics i tried roms odin oneclicks no matter wat i do bluetooth will not turn on on ics or jellybean i tried on 6 different phones can someone help me out. It must be something im missing i seem to be the only one with this problem
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No one have this issue I have tried afew more phones same thing no bluetooth it has to be something I'm doing but I even went back to totally stock and took ota still same thing
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Does it just not turn on at all? Sounds like your Bluetooth is not functional if it doesn't even work in stock ota
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Does it just not turn on at all? Sounds like your Bluetooth is not functional if it doesn't even work in stock ota
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Correct when I try turning it on it just goes right back off
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I would load stock and take it in to be checked out.
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Bannjio said:
I would load stock and take it in to be checked out.
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Take in all 9 of the phones I have tried ics on cause at this point I have tried it on 9 different phone same thing I don't have 3 of the phones I tried but I still have 6 of them
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If you have tried nine separate phones and none of them have Bluetooth working you have to be doing something wrong our have EXTREMELY bad luck
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If you have tried nine separate phones and none of them have Bluetooth working you have to be doing something wrong our have EXTREMELY bad luck
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I doubt its bad luck nine dif phone I'm doing something wrong I'm sure but wat cause I even went back to completely stock no root or anything took the ota same thing no bluetooth
Edit: I should also add that I'm new to samsungs and odin/mobile odin etc. I've dealt mostly with htc
Edit: i got 2 more first one i update to ics ota no bluetooth 2nd one i got was already ics with working bluetooth i downgraded to el29 then did the same process as all the other phones but this one works????
Edit: ok so the one phone I got that was already on ics Bluetooth works but its white my personal phone is black I wanted to keep it black but have Bluetooth working so I swap motherboards but then Bluetooth didnt work once it was in the black housing nor did the white one anymore I restored them both to el29 then upgraded back to ics now Bluetooth works on the white phone again with the motherboard from my black phone but still dont work on my black phone even though the mother board in my black phone worked in the white housing, I then realized if I put the motherboard from any of the other phones ive tried in that white housing Bluetooth will work. Is it the antenna? If so y would i have so many with bad antennas plus they all work on gb
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"No Sim Card" notification

Anybody know how to get rid of this "no Sim card" notification? Sprint's GS3 version doesn't use a SIM card.
But no matter what I do, I can't seem to get rid of it. Even tried flashing different ROMs, and restoring previous nandroids that I backed up before I started getting that notification. No dice. What's the deal?
94 views, and not one other person has dealt with this.
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I've not seen that, you did everything I would've done to get rid of it
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I've not seen that, you did everything I would've done to get rid of it
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I just don't get it. I even backed up my internal sd card and did a factory data reset, and it still won't go away!!
All I know is that this happened right after I used the wipe cache/dalvik cache feature in Rom Tool Box pro (which I hadn't used before) because I was about to flash a new Rom. And after it booted up again, it just appeared and hasn't gone away.
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I can't believe that no one has an answer for this.
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Have you tried reverting back to unroot stick and starting over?
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Speedin07si said:
Have you tried reverting back to unroot stick and starting over?
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I was just looking into doing that. I was hoping I didn't have to do that. But at this point, looks like it's the last thing to try.
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There is an option under mobile connections in the cm10 builds where you choose where your connection data lies. There is a NV and SIM option. This may be the cause.
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There is an option under mobile connections in the cm10 builds where you choose where your connection data lies. There is a NV and SIM option. This may be the cause.
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Thank you! I'm going to try that! I've just trying to figure this out on TW, so I'm going to give that a go.
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There is an option under mobile connections in the cm10 builds where you choose where your connection data lies. There is a NV and SIM option. This may be the cause.
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Actually, that did nothing. I saw the setting. But it doesn't really do anything in terms of getting rid of that "no sim card" notification. Sigh.
I just can't understand why I'm getting that blasted notification for no sim card. I'm on Sprint for crying out loud!
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So I've been trying for the last 24+ hours or so to remove this "no sim card notification. And I just flashed a leaked TW JB rom, LIG. And this one doesn't show a constant "no sim" notification. But it does show it in the lock screen. Ha! Jeez, this is driving me nutz.
Gnvm
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Another possibility is that you're flashing a rewritten T-mobile rom and they never figured out the sim card issue themselves. The earlier leaked TW JB rom was leaked from a sim using carrier. Try downloading the LIF one or a previous ICS version. That or just go straight CM10 if you don't have 4G in your area.
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Sprint phones do have SIM cards iirc... they are just built in and internal and are not ment to be accessible... can you make any phone calls? Other then 911.
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Ok, so I completely wiped my phone, unrooted, returned to stock, did the hands free activation code, and still, when i rebooted the phone, it still has the "no sim card" notification. I'm completely fresh out of ideas.
I even spent two hours on the phone with Sprint techs and deactivated and reactivated my phone. They gave me all kinds of codes and proceedures to troubleshoot the phone, and still, no avail.
This is hands down, the weirdest thing I've ever encountered on an Android CDMA device. Makes no sense what so ever. Im just going to have to live with that pesky "no sim card" notification with every rom I boot. At least until I switch to Tmo. I'm done with CDMA.
I only found one other guy with this same problem, I pm'd him, but hasn't responded yet. I hope no one else geta this problem. It's just been the biggest headache.
*The pic below is after I unrooted and returned to stock. And still, there you'll see that fabulous "no sim" notification that I can't clear out* (sigh, sadness)
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Gnvm
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Yeah, i tried that. Got a new 8gb card. Partitioned and everything. No dice
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Another possibility is that you're flashing a rewritten T-mobile rom and they never figured out the sim card issue themselves. The earlier leaked TW JB rom was leaked from a sim using carrier. Try downloading the LIF one or a previous ICS version. That or just go straight CM10 if you don't have 4G in your area.
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The only one i was on was Freegs3, i think it's L8 based, when it happened. Used the clear cache/dalvik cache feature in Rom Toolbox Pro, and when it re-booted, that's when it appeared.
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Sprint phones do have SIM cards iirc... they are just built in and internal and are not ment to be accessible... can you make any phone calls? Other then 911.
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Yeah, i can make calls and everything just fine. But it's just that "no sim" notification that won't go away.
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I wouldn't stand for that... I'd return to stock and return it for a new one.
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Even if you don't have insurance, this should qualify and fall under the 1 year manufactures warranty.
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Here's the other guy that had the same problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32336226
But no one responded to him. I PM'd him to ask if he ever found a solution. But still has yet respond. Anyways...
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About to buy an ion...

Just wondering few things this device will be for a 12 years old kid that is addicted to social media and blablabla... Will this device be good to ditch his ipod ? Hes not really a gamer and how is battery life on this phone ?
Where is battery thread so i can get an idea...
Any known issue I should be aware of ? Thanks..
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Locked bootloader. Battery life is fine if you set up an app like juice defender I can get two days. Would be much better for social media then an iPod because of Timescape which if I'm not mistaken encompasses Twitter facebook and some other social media items in one place. I've dropped the phone multiple times from different heights with just a body case from rock the quicksand edition and it's fine. Cleans up easy from smudges on the screen easily enough. Also has a micro sd slot if he wants lots of pics games music apps and so on
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well definitely a very important issue for me, or maybe that exists in every android device: if it runs out of memory, it has a very big chance closing the app you are CURRENTLY using/navigating. i mean seriously wtf.. another huge issue is the drop calls, which happens randomly, so another seriously wtf.. i think i will go to a sony store and ask for an exchange and then see what happens..
for social media, i think windows phone can handle it in a more reliable way, but ion integrate more stuff in its apps
Odd I never drop calls and with a 16gb sd card I wont run out of space either lol
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Could someone link me to battery thread please ? Couldn't find it and yeah for 150USD cannot ask more out of this phone it is going to be some good fun anyone knows if the Rogers version can be unlocked to work whit videotron ?? Searched a bit couldn't find an answer..
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I have been very pleased with my Ion. I would recommend you pick up a unlocked LT28i if you can swing it. But even if it is a locked version you can run the newest H firmware that I have found is very stable. As for social stuff I think its one of the best out there. Its the only device I know off that has Facebook built into the firmware (well except for its siblings). Battery has been very acceptable in my opinion. I on average get a full day or more before a recharge and even with very heavy use you can still get 8 or so out of it. If I don't use it much it will go more than 2 days. I don't know that we ever had a battery thread as its not really a issue.
You may want to call whomever you buy the phone through att sometimes gives unlock codes for Sims for their models. As for a battery thread there really isn't One but more of a collective bunch of threads helping people with battery issues. I made a quick guide on the ion general to help save battery but to give you a rough estimate I went 20 hours with medium use and only hit 30%.
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Damn really looking forward purchasing this im just scared because the reviews keeps showing lags through the homescreens but getting mine tomorrow ! Joining the boat hopefully it can be used whit videotron/wind...
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There is an app called seeder that eliminates android lagg read up about it its an interesting item
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thanitos said:
There is an app called seeder that eliminates android lagg read up about it its an interesting item
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I read on the portal that it was an placebo effect is it true ? I tried it whit my s3 didnt feel a difference...
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I think it's faster it all depends I guess
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I love my Ion, I've had it for over 3 months and no freeze ups, decent battery life, and lots of functionality. Dedicated hdmi port, expandable memory, solid build, very underrated IMO. Im speaking from experience from lt28h ics firmware and of course my fave miui.
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So can I put on a custom rom like cymod if its says my bootloader is locked?
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No att ions cannot have custom roms and either can Canadian versions I think.
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dam
Darn it that's too bad
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No att ions cannot have custom roms and either can Canadian versions I think.
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Stock ics rooted and deodexed with cwm runs fine for my standards
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Oh ok
Hi not sure what you mean lol new to this I did flash a stock ics 6.1.E.68 to it but not sure what deodexed with cwm is lol like too.
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Stock ics rooted and deodexed with cwm runs fine for my standards
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Rooted lets you access locked stuff on the phone like deleting bloatware and deodexed helps it run faster in some ways just as a basic UN modded phone it's really good
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ok how do I put one on a lt28i
I did flash mine and rooted it but how do I do deodexed? Thanks
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Rooted lets you access locked stuff on the phone like deleting bloatware and deodexed helps it run faster in some ways just as a basic UN modded phone it's really good
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Go to the ion dev thread and download the deodexed Rom from the deodex your ion thread you save it and flash it woth clock work mod
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What will T-Mobile do if they find out if I'm rooted?

I need to take my phone up there because the phone is having problems with the battery and I've done everything I can. I have insurance on the phone and also have Android JB 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. Is there anyway to hide it or should I even care?
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ThaGreatest said:
I need to take my phone up there because the phone is having problems with the battery and I've done everything I can. I have insurance on the phone and also have Android JB 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. Is there anyway to hide it or should I even care?
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TriangleAway then Odin stock and factory reset if you can.
Do as said above by Aerowinder if possible, if not just play stupid.
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What will happen if I show up without doing that? I really just need input on what's wrong and what I can do to fix it unless they'll give a new one since my phone looks completely brand new.
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Aerowinder said:
TriangleAway then Odin stock and factory reset if you can.
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TheLastSidekick said:
Do as said above by Aerowinder if possible, if not just play stupid.
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Do you guys think they'll give me a new phone or anything because my phone is in mint condition. There's not a speck of damage on it.
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ThaGreatest said:
Do you guys think they'll give me a new phone or anything because my phone is in mint condition. There's not a speck of damage on it.
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I wouldn't know what happens if you're going through T-Mobile but I assume you'll be fine if you're polite and explain you don't know what's going on, insist you've been with T-Mobile because of their excellent support if they make a big deal about it. Asurion the insurance company working with T-Mobile will take it anyways because they just fix it and that's it and resell it. And because you pay a monthly bill they're making money off of you regardless and you still have to pay a deductible.
But you SHOULD really return to stock.
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If they see that the phone is rooted, they'll just simply do nothing for you. That's why people say "your warranty is now void".
Do what is mentioned above or take your chances and hope the T-Mobile rep that is assisting you doesn't check to see if the phone is rooted or check the flash counter.
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I most likely just try to extract some info from them so maybe I could fix it myself. I really don't want to pay them money for something not my fault.
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I was hoping not to do that being that I just had to do factory reset like 2 weeks ago and I hate reinstalling everything but I guess I have to do it. I get the stock version from DocHolidays thread, right?
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I get it from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687 right?
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That should do the trick. And if you're on a stock build now, you may not have to factory reset, backup anyway.
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That should do the trick. And if you're on a stock build now, you may not have to factory reset, backup anyway.
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I'm on the root66 version
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Oh, simple enough then! Just go to SuperSU and unroot.
You could even try to temp unroot if you think that's all you'd need to do to hide it.
Befire you unroot though, do you have a custom recovery or kernel installed? If not, then run triangle away, then unroot. If you do, reflash root66, then use TA and unroot.
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ThaGreatest said:
I need to take my phone up there because the phone is having problems with the battery and I've done everything I can. I have insurance on the phone and also have Android JB 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. Is there anyway to hide it or should I even care?
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What's the problem with the battery?
I like the features I get with my stock build, but I'm considering a root for better control over my apps, (Greenify, permission control) so this thread seems like a relevant question.
Is Triangle Away and unrooting all it takes to make it appear that I haven't done anything?
The warranty issue is the only thing stopping me, it's saved me a bunch in the past...
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OutlawV said:
I like the features I get with my stock build, but I'm considering a root for better control over my apps, (Greenify, permission control) so this thread seems like a relevant question.
Is Triangle Away and unrooting all it takes to make it appear that I haven't done anything?
The warranty issue is the only thing stopping me, it's saved me a bunch in the past...
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If done in the correct order with no custom recovery or custom kernel, yes that should be all you have to do.
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I rooted my phone once, but I will never do it again after what happened. Last year I rooted my GS3 and about a week later, my local T-Mobile store called my phone unexpectedly. The guy on the other end told me I was due for a price drop, but I would have to come into the T-Mobile store to sign the paperwork before it would take effect. 2 days later I stopped in to get the discount on my monthly payment. The T-Mobile employee said he would have to look at my phone just to verify that it was the correct serial number. He went into the back room and said he would be back in a few minutes. 10 minutes later, a police officer walks in the store and asks my name. I'm totally freaked out wondering what the deal is. He asks me to turn around a puts hand cuffs on me. The officer told me I was under arrested and being charged with "rooting a mobile device". I was booked and released, but I would watch what you do to your phone. Good luck.
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LOL!!!
I'm not even sure how to react to that!
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Just be careful... The terms of my probation are to never visit XDA, so I'm really just telling what can happen.
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dave2metz said:
I rooted my phone once, but I will never do it again after what happened. Last year I rooted my GS3 and about a week later, my local T-Mobile store called my phone unexpectedly. The guy on the other end told me I was due for a price drop, but I would have to come into the T-Mobile store to sign the paperwork before it would take effect. 2 days later I stopped in to get the discount on my monthly payment. The T-Mobile employee said he would have to look at my phone just to verify that it was the correct serial number. He went into the back room and said he would be back in a few minutes. 10 minutes later, a police officer walks in the store and asks my name. I'm totally freaked out wondering what the deal is. He asks me to turn around a puts hand cuffs on me. The officer told me I was under arrested and being charged with "rooting a mobile device". I was booked and released, but I would watch what you do to your phone. Good luck.
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Rooting a device isn't illegal. They can kiss my ring. Think about it, if it was illegal why are root apps allowed on Google Play? And also, why is XDA not been shut down?
Methinks something else happened there. Maybe you voided their warranty and tried getting a discount which may be against the rules. Or something. But I know for a fact this is legal. Unlocking is a different story however.
So my advice, root on my brothers it's the only damn freedom we have left here in America.
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