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Can anyone post a step by step how to on installing the T-Mobile WM6 ROM on the non-branded Euro version of the Excalibur?
I've tried a couple of times following pieces of info, but unsuccessfully.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Second that....keep getting "invalid vendor id" even though it is sim/cid unlocked. Won't even run the bootoader! Help!
Warthogdriver said:
Second that....keep getting "invalid vendor id" even though it is sim/cid unlocked. Won't even run the bootoader! Help!
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sounds to me that the CID unlocking might not have been done properly
let's just say that the ROM/bootloader in question isn't the problem ... YOU SHOULDN'T encounter the "invalid vendor ID" message whatsoever ... because that's what CID unlocking does !!!
As far as I know there is no way to CID unlock the HTC S620 yet. However IMEI check have a work around to get the t-mobile WM6 Rom on there. The instructions are on the forum somewhere but I can't seem to see them right now.
indiekiduk said:
As far as I know there is no way to CID unlock the HTC S620 yet. However IMEI check have a work around to get the t-mobile WM6 Rom on there. The instructions are on the forum somewhere but I can't seem to see them right now.
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not a workaround ... very straight forward and works !!!
I paid & followed their instructions here and it works straight up:
http://www.imei-check.com/dashunlock.php
and then followed this particular post ( not others workaround ) ... and now I can upgrade/downgrade WM5 <<--->> WM6 whenever I pleased:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
UnicornKaz said:
not a workaround ... very straight forward and works !!!
I paid & followed their instructions here and it works straight up:
http://www.imei-check.com/dashunlock.php
and then followed this particular post ( not others workaround ) ... and now I can upgrade/downgrade WM5 <<--->> WM6 whenever I pleased:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
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Ok..I used GSM Liberty to unlock the HTCs620. It is definitely SIM unlocked as I can use any SIM I want to. I have seen the IMEI-check work-around & am hesitant to try it because the work-around includes changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check. Not sure how that would work with a GSM Liberty unlocked phone. Does it matter? Anyone know for sure? Anybody else used GSM Liberty to unlock their phone?
UnicornKaz said:
not a workaround ... very straight forward and works !!!
I paid & followed their instructions here and it works straight up:
http://www.imei-check.com/dashunlock.php
and then followed this particular post ( not others workaround ) ... and now I can upgrade/downgrade WM5 <<--->> WM6 whenever I pleased:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
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So UnicornKaz, you have a Tmobile Dash then? I'm pretty sure the first post in this thread is talking about the HTC S620, although he uses the word "unbranded" which is weird.
indiekiduk said:
So UnicornKaz, you have a Tmobile Dash then? I'm pretty sure the first post in this thread is talking about the HTC S620, although he uses the word "unbranded" which is weird.
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I have the HTC S621 (Rogers Canada ) ... which is the same machine as S620/Dash/Dopod C720W ...etc
They are the same beast ... just market brand in different part of the world.
It came originally locked with Rogers carrier ..etc ... then I went to the above link and paid for the CID/SIM unlocking service .. plus I went on to do the AppZ unlocking myself ... Now I can upgrade/downgrade as I wish ... no problems whatsoever.
...except for the bugs of each indivual OS .. LOL
Non-branded meaning the phone having HTC's logo instead of the carrier's branded logo
mine is also non-branded.
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Warthogdriver said:
Ok..I used GSM Liberty to unlock the HTCs620. It is definitely SIM unlocked as I can use any SIM I want to. I have seen the IMEI-check work-around & am hesitant to try it because the work-around includes changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check. Not sure how that would work with a GSM Liberty unlocked phone. Does it matter? Anyone know for sure? Anybody else used GSM Liberty to unlock their phone?
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where on earth do you see from the link I gave that it mentioned anything about " changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check " ???
Warthogdriver said:
Ok..I used GSM Liberty to unlock the HTCs620. It is definitely SIM unlocked as I can use any SIM I want to. I have seen the IMEI-check work-around & am hesitant to try it because the work-around includes changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check. Not sure how that would work with a GSM Liberty unlocked phone. Does it matter? Anyone know for sure? Anybody else used GSM Liberty to unlock their phone?
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You must have read this post then ?? don't follow that one !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1282882&postcount=2
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THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION REQUIRED FROM USER ( except a small reg tweak for keyboard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
as I had already mentioned in the above post but you didn't bother to read carefully !!
UnicornKaz said:
You must have read this post then ?? don't follow that one !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1282882&postcount=2
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THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION REQUIRED FROM USER ( except a small reg tweak for keyboard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
as I had already mentioned in the above post but you didn't bother to read carefully !!
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All I can think of is that imei-check have updated their software and now it is a real CID unlock. When I first flashed the WM6 imei check sent those hex editing instructions in an email (your first link) and that worked for me. So people should probably ensure they unlock with IMEI checks latest version and try that second link with the instructions if your phone really is super cid. If you still get invalid vendor then give the first link a try.
UnicornKaz said:
You must have read this post then ?? don't follow that one !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1282882&postcount=2
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THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION REQUIRED FROM USER ( except a small reg tweak for keyboard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
as I had already mentioned in the above post but you didn't bother to read carefully !!
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I've figured it out. The instructions you are suggesting involve downgrading the bootloader from 1.19 to 1.11. Where as the instructions that imei supplied don't require the downgrade but do involve the hex editing.
I just tried UnicornKaz's suggested technique on a Rodgers HTC-S620 and they worked fine, so that way seems easier to me. It seems when you flash to WM6 it updates the bootlooader to a newer one again which doesnt show the red text on black background at startup.
don't forget to use it again when you do the downgrading to WM5
makes for easier/error free ... to run it everytime !
and keep in mind that after each ROM upgrade/downgrade ... your phone needs to be "app unlocked" again
do you even need to pay imei-check? Perhaps it works withthat boot loader without even needing a cid unlock!!
indiekiduk said:
do you even need to pay imei-check? Perhaps it works withthat boot loader without even needing a cid unlock!!
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too late !
I'd already did and make sure mine is totally customizable ... perhaps someone else can test that theory of yours ...
too bad it's neither one of us ... since we're "on the same page"
I looked everywhere but i can`t find 1..
Does any1 know how can i unlock it for free?
This is one way to do it:
http://www.mobileslate.com/blog/2008/11/14/how-to-unlock-samsung-sgh-i907-epix/
no it doesnt!..
it shows you how to do it once u got the unlock code.
and thats wat i need..
Death-Note said:
no it doesnt!..
it shows you how to do it once u got the unlock code.
and thats wat i need..
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* Power on without SIM
* Type in #7465625*638*
* A Dialog Box will appear. Enter your Unlock codeand press OK
* Device should say: “Successfully Disabled Locking Status” and press OK
* Your device has been unlocked.
*The 8 digit code can be obtained by calling AT&T Technical Support and given the representative the IMEI number. In exchange they will give you the Subsidy Unlock Code.
To obtain the IMEI number press *#06# on your mobile device.
the answer is there on the page
U can get the code as free. Number of websites are providing the services through online so u can. i found a website http://www.mobileunlockguide.com/ for the NOKIA,LG,SAMSUNG ETC., instructions AS FREE
the free omnia unlocker works on the Epix.
able to unlock using instructions from this howardforums.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1536343
sherwinlee said:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1536343
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▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲---CONFIRMED!! THE METHOD IN THIS LINK WORKS FOR THE EPIX!!! NETWORK UNLOCK. Tested with T-Mobile and AT&T sim cards.
Thank you.
sherwinlee said:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1536343
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confirmed on samsung epix I907 at&T branded ... using it with t-mobile now. Thanks
sherwinlee said:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1536343
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Thank you. Won some BJ's on eBay and this came in handy.
Awesome! Just did this procedure on my Epix running trashcan's WM 6.5 ROM, no problems. Have not tested it with an alternate SIM but the status page shows all radio buttons set to "unlocked." Am looking to buy a used G1 on eBay and will probably pass the Epix to my son with a pre-paid account so he can phone or text me when he needs a pick-up from somewhere. Can other phones be unlocked with similar methods, not requiring either cooperation from a carrier or purchase of an unlock code?
This is what I used.. no need to purchase unlock code.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1536343
I did it prior to updating to win 6.5 from trashcan. The link says before updating to a certain version.
So its good someone confirmed that it would work even after updating.
I can confirm that works. I did it in 6.1 and upgrade to 6.5 and still works
Hi - i have a uk vodafone tattoo (no contract) which i would like to unlock, meaning that i can use a sim from a different country - i understand this means overcoming the net/CID lock?! - apologies but i'm very new to this so not sure if i'm using the right terminology but basically i would like to use my tattoo with a different sim from a different country.
vodafone have given me a code based on my imei but it didn't work - i double checked with them but apparently it's the correct code.
so, what i have done then is - i gained root access and flashed the modaco tattoo custom rom.
the vodafone branding is gone but the network is still unlocked.
is there a way to get it unlocked? would i flash a different rom? can anyone help? i don't have much knowledge and i'm quite new to this.
also i did search the forum and didn't get the answer i needed but if there is a post that explains it - please direct me instead.
many thanks for your help!
a
anyone who can help??
I can only advise to GOOGLE it. Not being sarcastic by any means.....just trying to help
believe it or not i did ask google (not trying to be sarcastic either). and as mentioned i already have a code that vodafone provided via htc, which doesn't work, so i posted here as i thought there might be someone in this forum to help.
if there is anyone with helpful advise - it's much appreciated.
cheers,
a
amikima said:
believe it or not i did ask google (not trying to be sarcastic either). and as mentioned i already have a code that vodafone provided via htc, which doesn't work, so i posted here as i thought there might be someone in this forum to help.
if there is anyone with helpful advise - it's much appreciated.
cheers,
a
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Ok then....have you called Orange to request the right code? have you followed the proper protocols for unlocking that phone?
I think you were given the wrong code by Orange.
hm. it's vodafone (not organge) - and yes i requested the code. and double checked with them - they said it's the right code. although i agree it apparently is not - after flashing it allowed me 3 new attempts and i have now entered it 4 times so clearly it must be incorrect.
the option is to send it to vodafone but given it's now rooted and flashed i'd rather figure out a way myself to remove the CID/Netlock - but looks like there is no straight way forward..
Welcome to forums
I would check on ebay or try contact olipro member to buy an unlock code
Don't get in trouble!
Somtimes it is easier spending 15 Eruros and 30 minutes than trying magic.
Just one advice. The process erase the data, so remember to do a NAND BackUp before.
I did it before changing from Vodafone to Simyo.
Now i have got a free Tattoo and also changed the ROM.
If you need a code for this phone.
Please do pm me.
Hey people,
I recently purchased a Korean variant of the S4 Mini. The model is SHV-370K. To my findings, its equal to the main version I9195. Is that correct? I do have the NFC chip installed. My question is, can I flash an official ROM like the ones used in the I9195? I have to much KOREAN language apps and I dont think I am prepared to root it. If I can flash an official ROM on this via ODIN?, will I still be able to get the OTA? My current version is 4.2.2. And checking on Sammobile I have the latest. The Korean stuff is just to much of a hassel and I am not sure if I will even get an update. Can I flash an official ROM and not lose warranty and root?
My second question is that I cannot make Group Play work on 2 of these S4 Mini's. They just dont connect. It says Network Lost and sometimes failed to join group. I've tried working it over with NFC and Wifi Direct. Normal gallery pictures and everything send easy, just this app that I really really want to use. Would be great if some one would help me.
My last question is that ChatON keeps giving an Error while checking for push services. I have tried everything. Changed networks, tried Mobile Networks. All my apps are up to date, even the annoying Samsung Push Service. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much people.
Have a great day.
Oh and I think its Carrier Branded? Cuz it has this Olleh writen on its back cover?
So ChatON and Group Play is working after they have been updated most recently. I did update them before but they dint seem to work. The current updates work good. Any one about the ROM issue? Would love some help <3.
ThuGzta said:
So ChatON and Group Play is working after they have been updated most recently. I did update them before but they dint seem to work. The current updates work good. Any one about the ROM issue? Would love some help <3.
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you can only use a korean K rom, or a modify rom for the K version, otherwise you can brick your phone.
kms108 said:
you can only use a korean K rom, or a modify rom for the K version, otherwise you can brick your phone.
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But isnt the offical ROM like France one flashable on this phone? The K Rom. Hmmm.
ThuGzta said:
But isnt the offical ROM like France one flashable on this phone? The K Rom. Hmmm.
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you can try it.
kms108 said:
you can try it.
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Eeek. I would like something for sure. Will continue my research. Thank you so much for replying. Would love some other opinions too, would be a great help for me.
Hi guys,
Have you found any solution to this problem? I'm also an [almost] happy owner of a Korean-branded S4 Mini and as USSD codes don't work, was told that firmware needs to be changed. But this being specifically a Korean phone, I'm not sure other ROMs out there will even be 100% compatible.
Thanks,
Vit
ervit said:
Hi guys,
Have you found any solution to this problem? I'm also an [almost] happy owner of a Korean-branded S4 Mini and as USSD codes don't work, was told that firmware needs to be changed. But this being specifically a Korean phone, I'm not sure other ROMs out there will even be 100% compatible.
Thanks,
Vit
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you have to enter it's secret menu, and insert the password, each network has it's own password.
kms108 said:
you have to enter it's secret menu, and insert the password, each network has it's own password.
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Thanks, but I don't think I have to enter a password, since other phones work without it. Unless it's somehow phone-specific, but my operator reps would probably have told me (instead they just said the firmware needs to be changed). What secret menu are we talking about? perhaps aI could investigate. At any rate, if there someone has managed to flash the Korean version of the phone with a more "universal" firmware, I'd like to know. Thanks!
ervit said:
Thanks, but I don't think I have to enter a password, since other phones work without it. Unless it's somehow phone-specific, but my operator reps would probably have told me (instead they just said the firmware needs to be changed). What secret menu are we talking about? perhaps aI could investigate. At any rate, if there someone has managed to flash the Korean version of the phone with a more "universal" firmware, I'd like to know. Thanks!
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This secret menu allows you to modify the network, frequencies and other stuff, each korean service privider has it's own password.
try typing this on the dialer.
319712358
kms108 said:
This secret menu allows you to modify the network, frequencies and other stuff, each korean service privider has it's own password.
try typing this on the dialer.
319712358
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it asks for a password. I tried 0821 but it doesn't seem to work
ervit said:
it asks for a password. I tried 0821 but it doesn't seem to work
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the password is network related
kms108 said:
the password is network related
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I found the password on a Russian forum, it's 774632. But I don't see where in that menu I can enable USSD
ervit said:
I found the password on a Russian forum, it's 774632. But I don't see where in that menu I can enable USSD
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you don't need the menu for the ussd, korean version has their own set of ussd, they are different from the international version, some are the same , but most are different.
kms108 said:
you don't need the menu for the ussd, korean version has their own set of ussd, they are different from the international version, some are the same , but most are different.
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Please forgive me as I'm a total noob, but after your last reply it hit me: we're probably talking about different USSDs. I meant that my operator USSD codes didn't work, the ones that I send to find out my remaining balance and to also enable/disable services etc. (e.g. I would send *444#2#1 to find out my remaining balance), not the phone's own USSD codes (like the service menus etc, e.g. the IMEI check with *#06#). Operator USSD codes just don't work - the phone either sits trying to connect for a few minutes (locking the phone down during this time), or just says that the signal is too weak. So I guess I do need to install a different firmware to fully unlock it.
Thanks for trying to help though, I'm learning new stuff!
ervit said:
Please forgive me as I'm a total noob, but after your last reply it hit me: we're probably talking about different USSDs. I meant that my operator USSD codes didn't work, the ones that I send to find out my remaining balance and to also enable/disable services etc. (e.g. I would send *444#2#1 to find out my remaining balance), not the phone's own USSD codes (like the service menus etc, e.g. the IMEI check with *#06#). Operator USSD codes just don't work - the phone either sits trying to connect for a few minutes (locking the phone down during this time), or just says that the signal is too weak. So I guess I do need to install a different firmware to fully unlock it.
Thanks for trying to help though, I'm learning new stuff!
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Mate I have the same problem here. The USSD codes just dont work. My balance check does work though. All I have noticed that USSDS that need two steps dont work. Example to transfer credits, I type *456# and in return it should ask me what number I need to transfer my credits, but it just doesnt work. I have tried the menu but no idea what that is all about. Still cannot find what to do.
Secondly I met some one at the forums who has the same device as ours. HE said installing Cynogen Mod is working and it doesnt effect us having a model of SHV something. LOL. So I dont know if I should go ahead and flash a custom rom. I would rather flash an official rom but no one is helping here and I cant seem to find any. Like maybe we could flash an english rom from UK. Something official like the normal I9195 have! Not some korean ones.
New Update.
Hey people! I just got an OTA update and all I see new is a Google Drive icon. The update is still on 4.2.2 and not 4.3. It was about 96mb of file size. How can I take out the changelog and read what bug fixes it brings?
hello
how to do I move from SHV or change the CSC code?
for now getting only the Korean pop up messages.
Want to change to Australia CSC code.
deepudips said:
how to do I move from SHV or change the CSC code?
for now getting only the Korean pop up messages.
Want to change to Australia CSC code.
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I've read about CSC Select app (on google play market), but I think you need root for this to work. I'm not an expert on that though.
Please write here if you manage to get any results (even if negative).
Hello Gurus,
As the subject says, I made the mistake of a hasty ebay purchase for a black 128GB XL running Android 8.0 Build OPR3.170623.007. I was happy with the thought of making it my primary music machine by enabling the Apt-X HD codec and pairing with in-car Apt-HD receiver for car AUX speakers. Wanted to install ARISE Audio to be able to pump up the sound quality.
Found out that model no. G-2PW2100 is actual the Verizon/Project Fi model which is beyond any salvation attempts now.
However all of it turned out to be a pipe dream, when i started with the basics on rooting, to unlock the boot loader. Found out the OEM boot loader unlocking option in Developer settings is greyed out and it will not accept the ADB commands
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
or
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
anymore.
The command
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.boot.cid
returns
Code:
VZW__001
If it would have been 7.0.x then I could have tried dePixel8 , however that not a possibly anymore.
Having read all over the forum for various posts, can I conclude there is no solution as of now and it is an expensive paper weight for the time being, or is it any ray of hope move forward to.
Thanks for your answers.
Their is no solution as of now sunshine team don't have any plans to attempt an unlock for newer than 7.1
liam_davenport said:
Their is no solution as of now sunshine team don't have any plans to attempt an unlock for newer than 7.1
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Thanks, you verified my worst fears. So money lost, time to write off this sunk cost from personal accounts.
Would keep a lookout for a workable unit now, till then will try to sell it off.
Thanks.
I mean, it's still a pixel. It'll get updates for awhileeeeeee.
taobao.com in China can help you unlock bootloader for a price.
almightysiman said:
taobao.com in China can help you unlock bootloader for a price.
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You mean the bootloader for G-2PW2100 - 128GB - 8.0 can be unlocked. Has someone used this service. Do i have to send my mobile or the solution would be provided online.
Would be nice if you can PM with the link to the actual service.
On the other hand, I guess only taobao is the place where I can see Pixel XL 128 with Android version 7.1 sold, as they are not to be found on US/UK ebay.
A couple of queries I need to know to pin point the exact replacement I am looking for:
1. I assume the model should be either G-2PW2100 (either verizon or google) <= ROM 7.1 or a G-2PW2200 (any service provider) with any ROM version till 8.1.
2. Can a G-2PW2100 <= 7.1 once having a bootloader unlocked, be upgraded to 8.0 and above, and keep having the BL unlocked. If once after unlock, it is locked again either on the same ROM version or upgraded to higher ROM version, would it still be possible to unlock it again.
3. Any possible link or direction where an unlocked 128GB XL is available for purchase.
Thanks for your replies.
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You mean the bootloader for G-2PW2100 - 128GB - 8.0 can be unlocked. Has someone used this service. Do i have to send my mobile or the solution would be provided online.
Would be nice if you can PM with the link to the actual service.
On the other hand, I guess only taobao is the place where I can see Pixel XL 128 with Android version 7.1 sold, as they are not to be found on US/UK ebay.
A couple of queries I need to know to pin point the exact replacement I am looking for:
1. I assume the model should be either G-2PW2100 (either verizon or google) <= ROM 7.1 or a G-2PW2200 (any service provider) with any ROM version till 8.1.
2. Can a G-2PW2100 <= 7.1 once having a bootloader unlocked, be upgraded to 8.0 and above, and keep having the BL unlocked. If once after unlock, it is locked again either on the same ROM version or upgraded to higher ROM version, would it still be possible to unlock it again.
3. Any possible link or direction where an unlocked 128GB XL is available for purchase.
Thanks for your replies.
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https://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/de...7e2d7251&sid=8f49ad1d8b162b0eba148079af2df382
here is the link,this process can be done online.the price is about 22 usd.
almightysiman said:
https://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/de...7e2d7251&sid=8f49ad1d8b162b0eba148079af2df382
here is the link,this process can be done online.the price is about 22 usd.
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Well thanks, has anyone tried it to be really working for Verizon Pixel XL. Any success reports.
The website which opens from your URL has a clunky UX, I cannot select and get to know any service details, even with translation. If i select an option with 150Yuan, it takes me back to a webpage where no further journey to go.
Purchasing on Taobao anyways aint possible for me as the whole process and interface is in chinese, and I dont know if they accept international credit card.
Would like to know more information about it.
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Got it, the URL is for the mobile version of the Taobao website, hence strange display on PC. Am trying to search it via PC.
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Ok so what I am able to gather is these services are for XL running 7.1.x , and mine is already updated to 8.0 ,so cant say for sure it will work or not. For 7.1.x we dont need a paid service, it was already doable by DePixel8 if I am not wrong.
Thanks.
HyperEscape said:
Well thanks, has anyone tried it to be really working for Verizon Pixel XL. Any success reports.
The website which opens from your URL has a clunky UX, I cannot select and get to know any service details, even with translation. If i select an option with 150Yuan, it takes me back to a webpage where no further journey to go.
Purchasing on Taobao anyways aint possible for me as the whole process and interface is in chinese, and I dont know if they accept international credit card.
Would like to know more information about it.
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Got it, the URL is for the mobile version of the Taobao website, hence strange display on PC. Am trying to search it via PC.
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Ok so what I am able to gather is these services are for XL running 7.1.x , and mine is already updated to 8.0 ,so cant say for sure it will work or not. For 7.1.x we dont need a paid service, it was already doable by DePixel8 if I am not wrong.
Thanks.
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I haven't try,but what I heard form other , it work.it use special software to downgrade pixel to 7.1 then use depixel8 to unlock bootloader.
almightysiman said:
I haven't try,but what I heard form other , it work.it use special software to downgrade pixel to 7.1 then use depixel8 to unlock bootloader.
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Won't work, 7.1+ = no root forever!
Scottay5150 said:
Won't work, 7.1+ = no root forever!
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Thats my assumption as well, however trying to get in touch with TaoBao seller to see what miracle they offer.
Thanks.
I'm pretty sure that even if you downgrade to 7.1, the security patch level would render the dePixel exploit useless. As far as I know, you can't downgrade security patch levels.
Try selling it on Swappa and then buy a Google version off the site.
Please do keep us posted on the TaoBao mission because if it is possible to still do this I am very interested as well... I went on the site to that link and hit the translation on my Chrome browser via laptop and I couldn't make out everything it was informing of but I thought I saw something about it was illegal to ship or prohibited for the goods in my region... I live in the eastern shore of the US... what gives? I am not giving up so easily. I would sell the phone but I am my family's plan and i just pay them cash every month.. so I am sort of stuck with the phone atm myself as well..
Anyways... good luck to all who are still fishing around for an exploit.
Well, i called quits for the TaoBao mission, was a pipe dream anyways. I was able to sell it for a good price. So case closed for making any mistake like this again without reading enough around on the forum about which exact model to buy for my rooting/vipering adventures.
Have another query in mind , will post a new thread for it, while on the hunt for a Google branded set.