I've recently switched from Sprint to AT&T due to extremely poor cell / data coverage at my home. Now I would like to use my HTC Evo 4G for app development and for offline GPS navigation (it has much better GPS reception than my new Samsung Galaxy S III). I've searched this forum, and the other forums as well, using these search terms:
flash rom update without mobile data usageflash rom without mobile carrier planflash rom without mobile data connectionuse phone as tablet without mobile databut have not found any relevant posts for my questions. I've also reviewed several of the guides regarding rooting and flashing new ROMs on the EVO 4G, but they all seem to assume that you have a service plan and want a data connection to the mobile carrier. I understand that is a normal thing and that my scenario is the exception, so that's probably why my searches have come up empty. I'm simply wondering:
1) Can I root and/or flash a new ROM onto my Sprint EVO 4G now that I no longer have a service contract with Sprint?I don't want the phone to connect to the cell tower for phone or data service, which I assume would incur charges, during or after the procedure.2) Is it feasible to do ROM modifications or Android application development on a device for which I do not have a service contract?Of course I understand that features involving the mobile carrier would be off limits.
All of this can be done without service. It just requires you know what you are doing. Its simple enough to root, you need to know what hboot version you have so you can follow the according procedure.
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Its like this, on your laptop you can make yourself an Admin without having Wifi
Same with rooting and your phone
Thanks. I guess I was just being a bit paranoid that I'd get some fat charge from Sprint for the phone connecting to the cell towers during some of the reflash and boot processes before I could turn off the cellular radio (airplane mode). Not sure why I was worried, considering that the poor service at my home is the reason I switched carriers anyway. :laugh:
I now have an unlocked and rooted EVO 4G. Next step is to try out a JB ROM ...
Hi.An absolute noob to Evo rooting but not to rooting itself. I got a Evo 4g that I just want to use as an ultimate MP4 player for my kid. It's Baseband is 2.15.00.12.19 and is running 2.3.5. What root method works and has files that can be downloaded because I've looked at a bunch that seem obsolete now. Thanks
It's not the baseband version that matters when you're trying to figure out which method to use for rooting. It's the HBOOT version you need to check. The first step is to unlock the bootloader. If you have HBOOT 2.18.0001 like I had, you first need to got to HTCDev.com, create an account, and use the unlock utility on that site. Just follow the directions there. You'll need to enter a number located on the back of your phone underneath the battery, then they'll send a unique binary to the email address you used while registering, which you can then use to unlock your bootloader.
If you have an earlier version of HBOOT, there are other methods to unlock the bootloader. A little more searching in the EVO 4G forums on this site will get you better instructions than I can give.
Anyway, there are several more steps to do after your bootloader is unlocked before the phone is actually rooted. Since you've done this before, you're probably familiar with the rest of the procedure.
Hope that gets you started in the right direction.
Now running a Team D.I.R.T. Jelly Bean ROM from Mazda
By the way, I took the plunge and am now running a Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ROM called Dirty Unicorns V1.0 from Mazda, part of Team D.I.R.T.
Working fine so far, but I'm not utilizing the cellular radio at all, just WiFi and GPS at this point.
eggcracker said:
By the way, I took the plunge and am now running a Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ROM called Dirty Unicorns V1.0 from Mazda, part of Team D.I.R.T.
Working fine so far, but I'm not utilizing the cellular radio at all, just WiFi and GPS at this point.
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I hear that has been an issue for some people. Read over the thread for a fix.
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Oh, thanks. But I didn't mean to imply that the cellular radio was an issue. I'm not using it because I don't want to - I no longer have a service plan with Sprint - so I intentionally have the cellular radio disabled.
eggcracker said:
Oh, thanks. But I didn't mean to imply that the cellular radio was an issue. I'm not using it because I don't want to - I no longer have a service plan with Sprint - so I intentionally have the cellular radio disabled.
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Ohh. That makes sense.
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FIRST I DID READ MANY THREADS AND DID SEARCH THE SITE BEFORE POST. NOT NEW TO THIS RODEO. I rooted my phone using unrevoked3 with no problems. I was and am able to use the WiFi hotspot for share my internet with other devices over WiFi (no wires) . Now my cousin just got the evo and want to have free WiFi likeme and not have to pay Sprint 30 bucks a month for it. His phone is 2.3.3 sounrevoked3 won't work so I tried for the first time revolutionary. I have the Superuser and it is in s-off,,, but when i go to try the sprint WiFi hotspot I get the message that I don't have that on my plan so it doesn't work. It seem to me that it is rooted, so why doesn't this work likeit does for me? Do I need to flash a ROM to get it to work or did I goof something up? Please help me out, I spent four hours playing around with this today and reading different threads on rooting the new way,, all for family but feel like I let my cousin down by not getting him what I said I was able to do. So i need to help of some of the brightest techies on the best forum ever!
yes you have to download a rom that has it integrated or find a wireless tethering app to download.
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roccotrisoliere said:
FIRST I DID READ MANY THREADS AND DID SEARCH THE SITE BEFORE POST. NOT NEW TO THIS RODEO. I rooted my phone using unrevoked3 with no problems. I was and am able to use the WiFi hotspot for share my internet with other devices over WiFi (no wires) . Now my cousin just got the evo and want to have free WiFi likeme and not have to pay Sprint 30 bucks a month for it. His phone is 2.3.3 sounrevoked3 won't work so I tried for the first time revolutionary. I have the Superuser and it is in s-off,,, but when i go to try the sprint WiFi hotspot I get the message that I don't have that on my plan so it doesn't work. It seem to me that it is rooted, so why doesn't this work likeit does for me? Do I need to flash a ROM to get it to work or did I goof something up? Please help me out, I spent four hours playing around with this today and reading different threads on rooting the new way,, all for family but feel like I let my cousin down by not getting him what I said I was able to do. So i need to help of some of the brightest techies on the best forum ever!
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I answered your question already
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Think you've been reading the wrong stuff. It sounds like you haven't fully rooted your phone or rooted it with one of the latest ROMs. I know some ROMs don't include wifi sharing - also known as tethering.
Sent via Tapatalk on my *voided* Evo running CM 7.1.0
You need a hacked hotspot or simply get wifi tether from the market. Iirc, using unrevoked comes with a rooted stock rom with hotspot being an included app. But I'm not sure since I used unrevoked only once a long time ago. Using revolutionary doesn't flash a rom. So everything about the rom is stock...but you have an unlocked boot loader. Flash a rom with unlocked hotspot, most of them have it
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You can also use Caulkins mod to unlock the hotspot/usb tethering
Check this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785271&highlight=caulkins+wireless+tether
Download and flash using the recovery of your choice. Note this will only work over 3g. If you want to tether 4g you will need an app like wifi tether.
Hi guys I know this has probably been beat into the ground but I can't seem to come up with anything solid. I'm rooted with s-off and running the rc cm9. I'm trying to change over to att but can't find where to enter the unlock code in this rom. Did automatically unlock when I s-off'ed or will I have to go about it a different way? Thanks in advance.
prachall said:
Hi guys I know this has probably been beat into the ground but I can't seem to come up with anything solid. I'm rooted with s-off and running the rc cm9. I'm trying to change over to att but can't find where to enter the unlock code in this rom. Did automatically unlock when I s-off'ed or will I have to go about it a different way? Thanks in advance.
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I hope you made a nandroid backup of your stock. If you did restore the stock rom and enter it there...
now that i'm unlocked....
XAlexander_AlexanderX said:
I hope you made a nandroid backup of your stock. If you did restore the stock rom and enter it there...
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so i reverted to stock rom, bought an unlock code from htcimeiunlock and put it in then flashed cm9 again. i put in my sim card from my att go phone but still can't use it. i changed the mobile network to gsm only but when i do that my signal drops completely so i have no way to test if it will work or not. is there something i'm missing or what? this is the first phone i've rooted and attempted to unlock so my knowledge is very little. did flashing back to cm9 affect the unlock or should i just try reverting again to enter the number a second time? sorry if i'm being noobing but i'd rather ask questions instead of just messing something up. thanks.
I believe there is a fix required for GSM on ics roms. I don't know what it is off the top of my head since I don't use GSM.
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cstone1991 said:
I believe there is a fix required for GSM on ics roms. I don't know what it is off the top of my head since I don't use GSM.
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Well I'm using aeroevan's cm9 and it says it has full GSM support. Will I still need the repair to make it work?
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Well I'm using aeroevan's cm9 and it says it has full GSM support. Will I still need the repair to make it work?
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I'm not sure. Like I said I don't use GSM. Maybe someone else has better answers. In the mean time you might as well look around in the op for the rom.
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Did you confirm working AT&T Sim while in stock rom, after it was unlocked? Once unlocked for GSM, it's good for life, there's no need to re-enter the 8 digits code again when you flash or change to a different/custom ROM.
If you use (and, I personally used them both & highly recommended it) either Skyraider's Zeus v1.3 or Nit's Stock Sense 2.1/3.0 v5 rom (see my signature below) - both of them support GSM, and you will have working voice & SMS coverage, to use mobile/broadband data on GSM - you need a data plan/package/bundle from the provider - plus it needs to be provisioned & activated on the account/mobile # - and the proper APN settings (if not preloaded or auto-updated OTA)
To use AT&T sim on Aero's unofficial CM9 rom, you need to confirm/change/setup APN settings for AT&T and save it, power off the device & reboot - (it might disppeared but it should be loading/working) - then you will gain data functionality, along with voice & data. Speed will be Edge only at 2/2.5G and not 3G, AFAIW (ditto, same or similar for T-Mobile sim)
There's a sticky by LiquidSmoke - dedicated to discussions about GSM - please read or at least do a speed scrolling thru it -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404997
prachall said:
so i reverted to stock rom, bought an unlock code from htcimeiunlock and put it in then flashed cm9 again. i put in my sim card from my att go phone but still can't use it. i changed the mobile network to gsm only but when i do that my signal drops completely so i have no way to test if it will work or not. is there something i'm missing or what? this is the first phone i've rooted and attempted to unlock so my knowledge is very little. did flashing back to cm9 affect the unlock or should i just try reverting again to enter the number a second time? sorry if i'm being noobing but i'd rather ask questions instead of just messing something up. thanks.
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when you input the code while on stock did you get a confirmation that the phone was actually unlocked? when you lose signal completely do you have the back cover on? does the phone say there is no SIM detected? flashing different ROMs shouldn't affect your unlock status. i'm running AOKP on GSM with no problems...
Letitride said:
Did you confirm working AT&T Sim while in stock rom, after it was unlocked? Once unlocked for GSM, it's good for life, there's no need to re-enter the 8 digits code again when you flash or change to a different/custom ROM.
If you use (and, I personally used them both & highly recommended it) either Skyraider's Zeus v1.3 or Nit's Stock Sense 2.1/3.0 v5 rom (see my signature below) - both of them support GSM, and you will have working voice & SMS coverage, to use mobile/broadband data on GSM - you need a data plan/package/bundle from the provider - plus it needs to be provisioned & activated on the account/mobile # - and the proper APN settings (if not preloaded or auto-updated OTA)
To use AT&T sim on Aero's unofficial CM9 rom, you need to confirm/change/setup APN settings for AT&T and save it, power off the device & reboot - (it might disppeared but it should be loading/working) - then you will gain data functionality, along with voice & data. Speed will be Edge only at 2/2.5G and not 3G, AFAIW (ditto, same or similar for T-Mobile sim)
There's a sticky by LiquidSmoke - dedicated to discussions about GSM - please read or at least do a speed scrolling thru it -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404997
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so will 2g be fast enough to run pandora? i'm around wifi 85-90% of the time. the only time i won't be and need to use my data is when i'm out running and want to listen to pandora.
prachall said:
so will 2g be fast enough to run pandora? i'm around wifi 85-90% of the time. the only time i won't be and need to use my data is when i'm out running and want to listen to pandora.
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Pandora shouldn't have any problems with Edge/2G speed on DI2, I use Tunein Radio just fine with Edge/GPRS when I last travel - it's backward compatible to Android 1.x when bandwidth was rather limited and slow then.
It always help to close and/or not run widgets in the background so that apps in the foreground can gain as much bandwidth as possible - turn off those news/weather, FB, Twitter and Live wallpaper, etc. - and you should be good.
If you will be using DI2 mostly in GSM mode with a Sim card, whether it's mostly over WiFi or not - Skyraider's Zeus v1.3 (GB rom with Sense 2.1/3.0 tweaks) would be my rom of choice - updated with .312 radio & #79 kernel, allowing for overclocking if desired (I leave mine stock, but done it at 1.2 Ghz) for unbelievable battery life on standby mode. Enjoy & have fun!
Is there actually a way to unlock the SIM without having to purchase a SIM Unlock code? (If you are not currently using VZW.)
agapedisciple said:
Is there actually a way to unlock the SIM without having to purchase a SIM Unlock code? (If you are not currently using VZW.)
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This has been discussed many times... I do appreciate the fact that you found a similar thread rather than just starting a new one. However, in the future, please search before posting.
To answer your question, no (that is, unless you feel confident that you can guess the code in no more than 3 tries...) You can get them pretty cheap online. Just do some searching around and make sure that the place you are buying from has good feedback before giving them your payment info.
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This has been discussed many times... I do appreciate the fact that you found a similar thread rather than just starting a new one. However, in the future, please search before posting.
To answer your question, no (that is, unless you feel confident that you can guess the code in no more than 3 tries...) You can get them pretty cheap online. Just do some searching around and make sure that the place you are buying from has good feedback before giving them your payment info.
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Thanks for the reply. I actually did a search and found that info. I just wanted to make sure that I hadn't missed some info on a way to fully unlock without having to purchase the code by rooting.
Btw, I've read that an unlock code from VZW will allow international SIM cards only. What about a purchased unlock code from htcimeiunlock or a similar site? Will it allow T-Mobile or ATT SIMs?
Yep if you buy one from there you should be all set. From what I hear they are a good site to get one from too.
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I have downloaded and done a clean install of the latest ROM from Team-Venom "Wicked Sensations v2.0" First of all the ROM is so in depth, and runs smoother than any other ROM I have used in the last year. There is only one issue. The only way I can use mobile data is if I switch the mobile network to CDMA, 4G LTE does allow me to send and receive phone calls but no text messages, or any data whatsoever. . I have read all of Team Venom's thread, well most of it anyways, and I cannot find anyone else having this issue. I am aware of the rules of the forums, so I am posting this under the Q/A as not to bog down or step on anyone's toes, in the developers thread.
Is there a fix for the 4G data issue, or is it just my phone? I have tried everything I can think of such as..
Flash stock Kernal
Flashed the latest radios
flashed the latest PRL's (not sure what that would do but I did it anyways)
tried toggling airplane mode on and off.
Since nobody else is having this issue, I am not sure what else to try. also, when I am using LTE, I DO NOT have the 4G icon next to my signal bars, like I do when I am on 3G.
Before you ask, yes, I do in fact live in an area that does have 4G, I am in Kansas City Kansas.
Anyone with an idea or know how I would be grateful.
BEST ROM I HAVE EVER USED!!!!!!! :good:
Wild.
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I have downloaded and done a clean install of the latest ROM from Team-Venom "Wicked Sensations v2.0" First of all the ROM is so in depth, and runs smoother than any other ROM I have used in the last year. There is only one issue. The only way I can use mobile data is if I switch the mobile network to CDMA, 4G LTE does allow me to send and receive phone calls but no text messages, or any data whatsoever. . I have read all of Team Venom's thread, well most of it anyways, and I cannot find anyone else having this issue. I am aware of the rules of the forums, so I am posting this under the Q/A as not to bog down or step on anyone's toes, in the developers thread.
Is there a fix for the 4G data issue, or is it just my phone? I have tried everything I can think of such as..
Flash stock Kernal
Flashed the latest radios
flashed the latest PRL's (not sure what that would do but I did it anyways)
tried toggling airplane mode on and off.
Since nobody else is having this issue, I am not sure what else to try. also, when I am using LTE, I DO NOT have the 4G icon next to my signal bars, like I do when I am on 3G.
Before you ask, yes, I do in fact live in an area that does have 4G, I am in Kansas City Kansas.
Anyone with an idea or know how I would be grateful.
BEST ROM I HAVE EVER USED!!!!!!! :good:
Wild.
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Well I guess this is what I get for having to deal with this 10 post rule. This would be so much better if I could just ask my question in the Rom's thread so people would ACTUALLY SEE IT!!!!!
Have you tried resetting you data? ##786#..
Edit: you will need your msl #..
http://i.imgur.com/8KP7ZJx.png
wildcrackshot said:
Well I guess this is what I get for having to deal with this 10 post rule. This would be so much better if I could just ask my question in the Rom's thread so people would ACTUALLY SEE IT!!!!!
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Just keep replying :good:
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Try this and let us know if it worked
ImEVO said:
Have you tried resetting you data? ##786#..
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MSL#
jonapunk said:
Try this and let us know if it worked
Thanks for the replies all. I have done the suggested troubleshooting as follows
1: did a fresh install of the ROM (after wiping EVERYTHING first)
2. went through setup of the device (just to verify 4G was still not working, which it was not)
3. went to dialer and input ##486#
4. chose the reset option
5. entered my MSL # and then the phone did a factory reset.
When the phone came back up I had to go through the setup again, and had to turn on wifi to get through it because the data was still not working.
Also if anyone comes accross this and wants to know how to get the MSL # download a terminal emulator from the market and input "getprop ril.MSL"
Or check out this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28182339
Also while investigating the MSL further I found this possible solution-
"The phone needs to be re-provisioned as follows ##72786# or ##SCRTN# the phone may restart twice, after the restarts, launch a browser and type in your phone number on the prompt."
After following this, when I opened the browser I was not prompted to input anything I was only greeted with a connection error. :crying:
I am still searching for more answers. I am exploring ##DATA# but there is more in here than I am familiar with so I will hold of on this until I know what I am doing.
In the mean time 3G works so I am still able to use my phone just wish I could tether my 4G to my laptop.
Any other ideas are more than welcome.
Wild
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Well, I just flashed v1.3 and it is working flawlessly, everything is working great. I just think my hardware version is conflicting with the latest v2.0 for some reason. I am out of ideas. I'll stay on v1.3 for now I guess.
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I have had the same exact issue and have not found a fix yet. It only happens with certain roms.
wildcrackshot said:
I have downloaded and done a clean install of the latest ROM from Team-Venom "Wicked Sensations v2.0" First of all the ROM is so in depth, and runs smoother than any other ROM I have used in the last year. There is only one issue. The only way I can use mobile data is if I switch the mobile network to CDMA, 4G LTE does allow me to send and receive phone calls but no text messages, or any data whatsoever. . I have read all of Team Venom's thread, well most of it anyways, and I cannot find anyone else having this issue. I am aware of the rules of the forums, so I am posting this under the Q/A as not to bog down or step on anyone's toes, in the developers thread.
Is there a fix for the 4G data issue, or is it just my phone? I have tried everything I can think of such as..
Flash stock Kernal
Flashed the latest radios
flashed the latest PRL's (not sure what that would do but I did it anyways)
tried toggling airplane mode on and off.
Since nobody else is having this issue, I am not sure what else to try. also, when I am using LTE, I DO NOT have the 4G icon next to my signal bars, like I do when I am on 3G.
Before you ask, yes, I do in fact live in an area that does have 4G, I am in Kansas City Kansas.
Anyone with an idea or know how I would be grateful.
BEST ROM I HAVE EVER USED!!!!!!! :good:
Wild.
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Tha'ts weird, I just checked mine and it says global network. I switched it toe CDMA LTE and it works. Even sent a test text message to the wife phone and have no issues.. O here might be the issue. If you go to ##3282# under view then advance, see if LTE is enabled or disabled.. If it is enabled then I bet that is why you do not get 4G service.. I believe LTE does not have 4G service just 3G.. I have done this and my 4G went to 3G after enableing it.. If you have it disabled you will get 4G service..
That is a good idea but even then you have to wait five min. inbetween lol why couldn't I remember my old login that would be way easier
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Well I have finally been able to get 4G data working on v2.0!!!
1. Wipe EVERYTHING
2. Flashed sensations v1.3
3. Reboot phone into recovery
4. Flashed v2.0
5. BEFORE REBOOTING OUT OF RECOVERY, Flash latest sprint radios
6. Reboot phone one last time
This has made 4G data work for me.
Im in the car right now, will try to remember to post a link to the latest radios. And PRL Updates. Those are nice to have too.
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jjerome1979 said:
That is a good idea but even then you have to wait five min. inbetween lol why couldn't I remember my old login that would be way easier
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What are you talking about?
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This is what I did and it seemed to work. I switched to cdma only then update profile and prl. Then when I switched back to cdma/lte everything seemed to work fine.
I have a sprint samsung galaxy note 2 that is rooted and flashed to verizon running macksrom 5.0 and i started having this problem. the problem is i can call from my phone when it is not on wifi but the 3g/4g isnt showing up top in the status bar i cant access the internet unless im on wifi. when i go into settings and click on mobile networks it acts like it is going to do it then it hangs at a black screen and a box pops up and says unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped ive tried cleaning caches and fixing permissions, nothing helps, there is also another thing that pops up and says error #89 unknown error. it also says when i click on stuff, use touchwiz or xperia to perform this action. Always or just once.) I bought this samsung gn 2 online everything was already done to it. I think whoever installed the macks rom must have left the the touchwiz on it. Because it keeps asking me when i do things, perform action using touchwiz or xperia I also noticed that i have goomanager on it. Can i use the goomanager to reflash this phone? If so can someone give me information on how to properly do it. i also read something about mobile odin. Which one would be the easiest to use?
You have too much going on there. I would relash the rom. Make sure you wipe system, casche and devick; may want to do old school and wipe three times.
Goo Manager is probably suppose to be there, by design from the ROM developer. That should have been in the OP on the ROM three, along with known issues.
brucerryork said:
I have a sprint samsung galaxy note 2 that is rooted and flashed to verizon running macksrom 5.0 and i started having this problem. the problem is i can call from my phone when it is not on wifi but the 3g/4g isnt showing up top in the status bar i cant access the internet unless im on wifi. when i go into settings and click on mobile networks it acts like it is going to do it then it hangs at a black screen and a box pops up and says unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped ive tried cleaning caches and fixing permissions, nothing helps, there is also another thing that pops up and says error #89 unknown error. it also says when i click on stuff, use touchwiz or xperia to perform this action. Always or just once.) I bought this samsung gn 2 online everything was already done to it. I think whoever installed the macks rom must have left the the touchwiz on it. Because it keeps asking me when i do things, perform action using touchwiz or xperia I also noticed that i have goomanager on it. Can i use the goomanager to reflash this phone? If so can someone give me information on how to properly do it. i also read something about mobile odin. Which one would be the easiest to use?
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Doesn't verizon run a slightly different hardware version from sprint? Are you trying to connect to the verizon or the sprint network? If verizon, there are two possibilities. 1 - hardware, the sprint phone just doesn't like the verizon signal. (unlikely) 2. - ROM, is the ROM the sprint version or the verizon version? if it's the sprint version I would say that framework differences are causin the issue and would reflash the correct version for your carrier (or the correct port - the hardware differences I mentioned earlier)
Have you called customer service about getting your phone set up on their network? About getting the IMEI number registered in their database?
In other words what have you already tried with this used phone in order to get it set up on your provider's network?
[Q] OMG! (Anyone???) samsung gn2 networks prob
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You have too much going on there. I would relash the rom. Make sure you wipe system, casche and devick; may want to do old school and wipe three times.
Goo Manager is probably suppose to be there, by design from the ROM developer. That should have been in the OP on the ROM three, along with known issues.
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thanks alot for even just replying to my post. im nervous about trying this flashing thing im afraid that im gunna screw it up royally. im hoping someone will guide me through how to do it
[Q] OMG! (Anyone???) samsung gn2 networks prob
DreamingWolf said:
Doesn't verizon run a slightly different hardware version from sprint? Are you trying to connect to the verizon or the sprint network? If verizon, there are two possibilities. 1 - hardware, the sprint phone just doesn't like the verizon signal. (unlikely) 2. - ROM, is the ROM the sprint version or the verizon version? if it's the sprint version I would say that framework differences are causin the issue and would reflash the correct version for your carrier (or the correct port - the hardware differences I mentioned earlier)
Have you called customer service about getting your phone set up on their network? About getting the IMEI number registered in their database?
In other words what have you already tried with this used phone in order to get it set up on your provider's network?
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it was originaly a sprint phone that was rooted and flashed to verizon. ive been using it for months on the verizon network and have had zero problems until about five days ago. i dont know if the rom is sprint or verizon. how do i tell? i would reflash it if i knew what i am doing. i am a complete uber noob. im just hoping someone will give me directions how to reflash it. i dont care what rom i just want it to work again on the verizon network. i want to be able to use it to go geocaching with my sons. just got it all set up ready to go caching with em and the very next day it decided to go mental on me.
I would check out the thread on taking the Sprint GN2 to TMobile, Verizon, Boost, and Ting. I think it's in the question and trouble shooting subforum.
lovekeiiy said:
I would check out the thread on taking the Sprint GN2 to TMobile, Verizon, Boost, and Ting. I think it's in the question and trouble shooting subforum.[/QUOTe thanks for helping me i found the thread and read it. it seems like a lot to do. if i can acomplish it will it work on the verizon network?
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brucerryork said:
lovekeiiy said:
I would check out the thread on taking the Sprint GN2 to TMobile, Verizon, Boost, and Ting. I think it's in the question and trouble shooting subforum.[/QUOTe thanks for helping me i found the thread and read it. it seems like a lot to do. if i can acomplish it will it work on the verizon network?
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I don't know personally, but I believe so. You'll have to read and ask in that thread. Those are people who may have done the switch and can give better advise from experience.
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Hey everyone and thanks for taking the time to read this,
So the story goes as so: After doing some research couple months ago about the capability of the Verizon Galaxy S3 to work on T-mobile, i purchased it, and got it to successfully work on T-mobile(texts, calls, wi-fi). The problem is, i just recently upgraded to include a data plan, and i cannot access the internet, despite taking my phone to my cell phone dealer and contacting T-mobile.T-mobile even sent me a guide to do a mastery reset to factory in hopes to solve this problem, only to tell me afterwards that the phone version SCH-I535 is a "verizon locked-software" and i won't be able to set up an APN to work on the T-mobile network. This was all due to the fact that i was not able to set up a APN for T-mobile, and every time i tried to access it through setting, it brought me to a blank black page with the only option of "Reset to Default". After reading other forums and talking with some people, many have suggested i take this issue to XDA to find a solution.
So, here i am.....Does anyone know if it is possible for me to break/root/ or whatever it is called so i can successfully access the t-mobile network on my phone? Preferably an easier guide since i am sort of a newbie at this sort of stuff.
Thanks again for reading.
Before your Contract change, you were able to receive and make calls successfully with T-Mo Sim right ? Even now you can make calls too correct ? The reason I am asking this is to be able to check if you are really unlocked off of VZW. If you are not unlocked, then that would be the first step.
You are right, the APNs do drive Data Connection. If the stock firmware does not allow you to change APNs then you will have to root. Please post a screen of your Settings > About phone that shows your Rom Version, Baseband and Kernel.
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Before your Contract change, you were able to receive and make calls successfully with T-Mo Sim right ? Even now you can make calls too correct ? The reason I am asking this is to be able to check if you are really unlocked off of VZW. If you are not unlocked, then that would be the first step.
You are right, the APNs do drive Data Connection. If the stock firmware does not allow you to change APNs then you will have to root. Please post a screen of your Settings > About phone that shows your Rom Version, Baseband and Kernel.
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Hey Perseus, thanks a lot for taking the time to reply. I bought the phone in the summer off someone who had verizon. I have always had T-mobile, and considering this phone is GSM, i decided to buy it because it would probably work for T-mobile. I had the phone unlocked, and i am currently using it to make calls, texts, and even use wi-fi with no problem. The only problem at this time is that i recently added a data plan which i cannot currently use. Here is a screen shot of what you have requested.
Thanks again
First try
Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Preferred Network Type.See what it is set to. Change it to LTE/GSM/WCDMA if needed. See the other option System Select as well.
Also separately try the following.
Hit ##DATA# in the Dialer. In the subsequent Menu choose EDIT > OTHERS > LTE APN
If all fails, please Root the phone and then try. The way you go about is
1. Flash a Custom Recovery via Odin. Make sure the version of Custom recovery is for your model D2VZW not D2TMO.
2. Flash a SuperSU zip file via Recovery and then hit fix permissions in the recovery.
Try the APN Settings after that. IF you can actually access them, then set them according to this link.
If all the above fails, I'd suggest a custom Rom for d2VZW.
You will never get 4g trust me I had one... you will just get the E
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Ok, so i tried to changed it to LTE and i got no service at all, so i switched it back to Global. I also tried the dialer thing several times, and got the " connection problem or invalid MMI code"
So i guess i am going to have to root the phone? Does anyone know a good video tutorial or written tutorial on how to safely do this? Also, what exactly is rooting?
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Ok, so i tried to changed it to LTE and i got no service at all, so i switched it back to Global. I also tried the dialer thing several times, and got the " connection problem or invalid MMI code"
So i guess i am going to have to root the phone? Does anyone know a good video tutorial or written tutorial on how to safely do this? Also, what exactly is rooting?
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You have to enable the mmi codes to use them. Anyway as stated above your reply you will never get 3g or 4g just edge (seen it personally) which is pretty darn slow.. Not worth it if you ask me and be paying for data.. If you still want to root it and keep trying to add sons check the Verizon forums.. They could probably help you a lot more than on this side of the forums
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Guys, he is not getting ANY data signal at all. His problem isn't getting the specific icon but being not able to change APNs.
@HackThisThing, you are better off following up on Verizon Device forum. That forum does have a video tutorial for Rooting. Here's forum link.
I don't think you will be able to change APNs without rooting. I checked with a buddy of mine who has the same device as you.
Here's a good answer to What is Rooting ?
Even if you CAN fix it, why bother if you can only get 2G? I'd sell it or trade it for a phone that's more compatible with T-Mobile 's network instead of paying for data and only getting dial-up speeds. I get that solving problems is fun, but OP do you want to live with only 2G?
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I don't agree with that assessment. Just like the T999L phone, this device will work on LTE Bands just fine. OP just needs to wait for LTE to be rolled out in their area. There's a coverage map and roll out schedule on T-Mo website and the T-Mo News blog.
It's worth a look, but could still leave them with patchy coverage. If it's going to be a while, why wait when it's not hard to just trade the phone? I guess I don't see a reason why hold out on getting a Verizon phone to work when you could just get one that works now with little to no monetary loss. It's just a Verizon S3, not really something worth "waiting" for when they could get the same thing but more functional on their network of choice.
They made an honest mistake and waiting might give them "good enough" service - but other than that they're stuck with dial up speed only and risk bricking a phone they could just trade or sell now.
Maybe I'm just impatient and risk averse.
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OP has already purchased this VZW version.
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