I have the videotron version of the Samsung galaxy S3, so im guessing its the SGH-T999V or SGH-T999. I am very nooby and I would like to update my phone to JellyBean. I dont really like ICS that much. Some people tell me that videotron is going to update soon, when they do how would I update my phone? How do I do this? Also what do I have to do to get CyanogenMod10 on my phone?
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First make sure what kind of model is your phone.
Go to setting , scroll all the way down to about phone and check model number.
If you use different one then you will brick (break) your phone forever.
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bikrame said:
First make sure what kind of model is your phone.
Go to setting , scroll all the way down to about phone and check model number.
If you use different one then you will brick (break) your phone forever.
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I am getting it tuesday so im not sure which one out of those 2
SamuelLimkiamkong said:
I am getting it tuesday so im not sure which one out of those 2
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Videotron is SGH-T999V. I have one on the Rogers network currently
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Hey guys my dad surprised me today by buying a samsung galaxy s3. i have one concern and thats the phone doesnt say tmobile on the back nor samsung galaxy s3 on the back but just Samsung in silver letters behind it. i checked the model and it says in settings SGH-T999. is this still the real tmobile ssg3?
kinda looks like
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Did you get it with a box?
No my dad ought it from a friend its brand new it has the sticker on it and what not, but it came with no box. got the charger and the phone.
Do you have the T-mo bloat?
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Do you have the T-mo bloat?
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His friend probably bought the gsm version if its not branded. This version is actually a little different because it has a quad core processor. The american version has a dual core processor but 2 gb of ram. You say the model number says t999 though and if that is the case then it is the tmobile version of the gs3. This model number is that of a tmobile branded phone. Maybe you just got one without branding. It is indeed real
yes i have like tmobile my account and name is and tmoible tv and hotspot
that seems odd well that it doesn't say T-Mobile in the back and then has T999 on the phone
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Last check would be to check ram. If you have 1.62 gb available, then it's probably T-mo....maybe just a separately bought back cover.
Or if you have root, check your build.prop
How many sim card slots does it have? Check the version of software. Also check the app store and make sure it's not in Chinese... Lol if not you're all good.
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How do i check the ram?
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How do i check the ram?
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Hold the home key then hit task manager then go to RAM
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Hold the home key then hit task manager then go to RAM
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it says 895/1.62 gb
dizzy21 said:
How many sim card slots does it have? Check the version of software. Also check the app store and make sure it's not in Chinese... Lol if not you're all good.
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dont know how to check sim card slots... like where the sim card is? also for soft ware it says model number sgh-t999, andriod version is 4.0.4 baseband is t999uvlg1
Sounds like a tmo phone with a different back cover.
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Hold home, and check the task manager.
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it says 895/1.62 gb
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yeah its T-Mobile
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Yeah you're good. But if you do happen to brick your phone by flashing a T-Mobile ROM when it turns out that your phone is a different variant, then it's not my fault.
okay thanks guys. last question and that is when u get a message or notifi from like whats app does ur notification LED blink or stay on?
It blinks. When it's charging or fully charged it stays on.
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dont know how to check sim card slots... like where the sim card is? also for soft ware it says model number sgh-t999, andriod version is 4.0.4 baseband is t999uvlg1
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You even have what I think is the most recent baseband, LG1 rather than LEM!
Powered by the SGSIII....
Sorry I m a Beginner in the android world, so i will do my best to explain my issue
Please help me all help needed
1) I bought a Galaxy Note 2 from a person - he said that Note 2 was BLOCKED by T-mobile - I verified with T-mobile and the IMEI is indeed theirs and it is BLOCKED - so we know this is a REAL phone, NOT a clone
2) when I bought it he said that the phone was unlocked and is being used on AT&T - I verified and saw that he was using on AT&T network before he Reset everything and gave to me.
3) i went home and put in my AT&T sim and the screen read "Sim Network Unlock Pin" with Unlock and Dismiss button below. I thought this was the sim lock, so i removed the sim lock, but it still show that on the start screen - so here I thought that the Phone Might have been Un-Unlocked due to Reset.
4) I went ahead and follow the direction on how to unlock S3/Note 2 from XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982), - btw i did this Successfully on 2 S3 before. Here is another problem: Under Lock Network screen (option 6) I cannot see option 4: [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ (Does not exist) - So I have no way of unlocking it since this option is not available.
5) I thought that he did somekind of custom rom, but no - i checked and the Binary counter is 0 - phone status is Normal.
Please help me.
All I want is to use ATT now.
Please help me I will stay all Night till this is solved.
Thanks all in advance.
BTW attached is my About screen in case anyone have question.
*** second issue that we will talk later is - i have another note 2 bought directly from t-mobile with 4.1.2 - this one does not have [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ . either. - how weird.
I check at the store and their note 2 4.1.2 HAS that option. !!! - we shall talk about this issue at another time
Can anyone please help me
I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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No, i dont think they share blacklist. When i bought the phone it clearly showed att and use normally, then i took his sim out and reset the phone and brought it home. Test with T-mobile sim right away (i have both tmobile and ATT) - t-mobile say SEARCHING.... it is block so could not find any net work, but when i pop in at&T it said "Sim unlock pin"
Also the reason y i know t-mobile and att don't share the same black list is because i used a blocked s3 on att before
Oh, learned something new today!
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I thought Tmobile and ATT shared blacklists.. How did he use it on ATT?
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Oh, learned something new today!
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hi,
i did some research and i think T-mobile and AT&T will potentially share the blacklist - but don't know it worked on my s3 before.
I just came up with an IDEA and would like to hear from Pros see if it will work.
What is if Install Samsung ROM - but the international version (usually my t-mobile i would download tar.md5 from t-mobile, same for att). What would happen to my phone if i download and install International rom - would it make my note 2 INTERNATIONAL - that mean it is NOT lock to any carrier?
andrey84 said:
hi,
i did some research and i think T-mobile and AT&T will potentially share the blacklist - but don't know it worked on my s3 before.
I just came up with an IDEA and would like to hear from Pros see if it will work.
What is if Install Samsung ROM - but the international version (usually my t-mobile i would download tar.md5 from t-mobile, same for att). What would happen to my phone if i download and install International rom - would it make my note 2 INTERNATIONAL - that mean it is NOT lock to any carrier?
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Not going to help.
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I'm not sure how the store model had this option because it shouldn't. Anyways, use Odin to restore an older firmware then follow the unlock process and you'll be good.
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I'm not sure how the store model had this option because it shouldn't. Anyways, use Odin to restore an older firmware then follow the unlock process and you'll be good.
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^this. Should be on any 4.1.1 then you'll have the [4] option
You have to downgrade to the lj1 modem I think. Whatever was before ll4 then unlock then reflash mb4 modem
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Stay clear from blacklisted phones. Solves this issue
I hope that blacklisted s3 was not the phone someone stole from me.. I would never buy a Black listed phone. I do know all of them are not blacklisted because reported stolen. But if you take the ability to sell them People will STOP STEALING THEM..
Just as a quick note. In The future it might be best to not Buy blacklisted or bad imei Phones.. Some are from contracts not fulfilled .. Questionable as to rather a carrier should be able to black list or not..
But equally number of them are STOLEN. What if it were your phone.
I so was not going to write this post . But it It really much different then software piracy or buying Stolen goods...
Just my opinion.. Ohh and yes i think the carriers are evil in near every way.
Good Luck and hope you get it fixed but only if it was not a Stolen phone. if it were . Well my above comment will tell you my thoughts.
Is there a way for you to talk to that person and ask him where he got the phone from? i hope this gets resolved ASAP
Hello all
Thanks for helping.
Indeed i have downgraded to 4.1.1 and now have 4 option and was able to unlock it for AT&T
However, i have a silly question that i hope to find a RIGHT answer.
I know that we can do Custom Rom for note 2 - however, I was wondering if we can install ATT OEM Rom to T-mobile note2, or T-mobile OEM Rom to AT&T note 2?
DOnt know if i made it clear enough.
Please help.
Thanks
I'm wounded what would happen if I flash a sprint Rom on an AT&T phone.I've flashed this inparticular Rom on my phone and the only problem I've had was a persistent notification that says preparing network, but had data and service. My gf has an unlocked AT&T s3 running on straight talk I wanna flash above mentioned Rom on her phone but I'm scared of bricking hers a Lil more that bricking mine
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It will brick it the reason why is because our phones are internally different att use sim card sprint doesn't
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I'm wounded what would happen if I flash a sprint Rom on an AT&T phone.I've flashed this inparticular Rom on my phone and the only problem I've had was a persistent notification that says preparing network, but had data and service. My gf has an unlocked AT&T s3 running on straight talk I wanna flash above mentioned Rom on her phone but I'm scared of bricking hers a Lil more that bricking mine
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Don't flash ROMs on other people's phones if they can't troubleshoot and issues themselves. Just a good rule of thumb.
And no it won't brick her phone. Only if you flash the modem/radio for Sprint will it do damage. Depends what ROM you bare flashing to know what the issues will be.
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Don't flash ROMs on other people's phones if they can't troubleshoot and issues themselves. Just a good rule of thumb.
And no it won't brick her phone. Only if you flash the modem/radio for Sprint will it do damage. Depends what ROM you bare flashing to know what the issues will be.
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I tested on my phone and worked relatively good. And Im not gonna tell you not to flash better os on your wife's phone
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I tested on my phone and worked relatively good. And Im not gonna tell you not to flash better os on your wife's phone
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T-Mobile 4.1.2 is a lot more compatible than Sprint's.
Why ask a question if you already have you mind made up ?
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T-Mobile 4.1.2 is a lot more compatible than Sprint's.
Why ask a question if you already have you mind made up ?
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My mind wasn't made up till after I got the first three responses.And I appreciate every ones input.
I'm trying to update, but I keep getting the error stating that the phone is not registered yet. I'm using the phone unlocked on fido network in Canada. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I'm trying to update, but I keep getting the error stating that the phone is not registered yet. I'm using the phone unlocked on fido network in Canada. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I've been asking this same question so far no answers.
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nthknd said:
I've been asking this same question so far no answers.
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Are u trying the OTA ..try the LG PC Suite ..worked on my F240
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Are u trying the OTA ..try the LG PC Suite ..worked on my F240
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I tired that but for some reason it doesn't see my phone and the update tool says I'm up to date. I wish I knew what the message means.
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not sure, but since your not on the at&t network, you will not able to take their update...the at&t simcard have something to do with the update...I'm on rogers and never be able to update "ota" gonna have to use flashtool if you want the update...
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not sure, but since your not on the at&t network, you will not able to take their update...the at&t simcard have something to do with the update...I'm on rogers and never be able to update "ota" gonna have to use flashtool if you want the update...
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Thanks but I'm Att E980. I figure eventually ill figure out how to get the update.
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Thanks but I'm Att E980. I figure eventually ill figure out how to get the update.
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Ugh, I'm having the same problem on T-Mobile in the U.S. I can't get the phone to connect to PC Suite and I've tried registering the phone on the LG website, to no avail. SUCKS! Is it possible to flash in the update right now? I want the update! Blah...
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Ugh, I'm having the same problem on T-Mobile in the U.S. I can't get the phone to connect to PC Suite and I've tried registering the phone on the LG website, to no avail. SUCKS! Is it possible to flash in the update right now? I want the update! Blah...
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Same issues here but not sure what can be done
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you gonna have to flash with lg flashtool....there"s thread on it...
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you gonna have to flash with lg flashtool....there"s thread on it...
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Got it to work by putting in my Att sim( have two phones) then I did a hard reset and then check the update all good now. I'm stock with no root. Just been to lazy to root and such.
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I think you can use the lgflashtool. But I haven't tried it.
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I think you can use the lgflashtool. But I haven't tried it.
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I can't see where the OTA file is, so that I can flash it with LG Flash Tools. I'm also kind of worried because some people have been having problems. It's not nearly as easy as flashing a Samsung phone, for sure.
Does anyone know if ATT would let me borrow a sim to try to update it? I only have a T-Mobile sim card....:/
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Got it to work by putting in my Att sim( have two phones) then I did a hard reset and then check the update all good now. I'm stock with no root. Just been to lazy to root and such.
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You are using the ATT Variant of the OG Pro, right? I went to ATT today, and they told me that there was no update available....
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You are using the ATT Variant of the OG Pro, right? I went to ATT today, and they told me that there was no update available....
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Lol the value pack. Yea I'm on Att. There crazy
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Mine is att carrier for lg optimus g pro and i get the message that phone isnt registered when i want to update it. Hasnt had any updates since i bought it in 2014 or 2015
How can I tell if my phone is flashed to another carrier? The phone says Sprint and Sprint is telling me the phone is not compatible for the phone type? I'm not sure what the heck this means.
It might be Sprints system is not updated with the phone yet since they have not officially released the phone yet.
I might be way off base but that is my first thought.
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It might be Sprints system is not updated with the phone yet since they have not officially released the phone yet.
I might be way off base but that is my first thought.
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Crap I just noticed that this somehow got posted in the wrong place. Suppose to be Galaxy SIII.
Anyone have an idea?
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Anyone have an idea?
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My guess is that the ESN for that phone is no longer in sprints database. As far as seeing if its been flashed to another carrier I am not too sure about
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Do you get a second hand phone? Maybe a stolen one or an account which was disconnected because he/she didn't pay. That's what is called a "bad esn" phone. If yes you won't be able to use it on Sprint.
infected with the unspeakable
Thing was, I called Sprint about it, gave them the ESN and they said it was clean and ready for activation, but when I try to activate it, it not a compatible phone type.