I just sim unlocked(http://www.sidhtech.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-guides-how-to-unlock-your-s4/10022101/) my phone by going from 4.1.2 back to 4.1.1 and hitting the number pattern on the dialer and it's now working on T-mobile. Can I install a custom recovery and a new rom and keep my phone sim unlocked?
Umm, what are you talking about? You need to root your device (which you can do) and install a custom recovery (which you cannot do due to the currently locked bootloader).
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LittleRedDot said:
Umm, what are you talking about? You need to root your device (which you can do) and install a custom recovery (which you cannot do due to the currently locked bootloader).
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Sorry, i fixed my original post. I was doing too much at once and wrote rubberish.
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If a phone is rooted does it mean that it is also unlocked?
tomasitoc said:
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If a phone is rooted does it mean that it is also unlocked?
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By "unlocked", what does it mean to you.
For me, a rooted android with S- off is also unlocked. Meaning that you can flash a different Operating System (ROM) that is custom made. It is void of "bloatware" that each carrier installs with their ROM. Here is the wikipedia definition ; http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooting_(Android_OS)
Is this what you are thinking?
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Rooted doesn't mean sim unlocked though
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VoiD_Dweller said:
Rooted doesn't mean sim unlocked though
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And that was what I was wondering if that is what the OP wanted to know.
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What I wanted to know if I can use the phone aside from the t-mobile network.
like if I was to pop in an AT&T sim card in it.
Rooted doesn't mean Sim unlock he said
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sim unlock
ask TMobile for the code to unlock your phone. Rooting is something different....
I really want this rom,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336461, a but it says you need an unlocked bootloader,
BTW I am running gingerbread and stuff, please help me
HwaA18 said:
I really want this rom,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336461, a but it says you need an unlocked bootloader,
BTW I am running gingerbread and stuff, please help me
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You have to unlock your bootloader because that ROM requires you to flash a custom kernel.
The thread explicitly states you need an unlocked bootloader, yet you still have to ask?
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The thread explicitly states you need an unlocked bootloader, yet you still have to ask?
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Eh, maybe a bit harsh. In OP's defense, most of the talk around here about bootloader unlocking is concerning ICS ROMs. Probably just wanted to make sure since that ROM is based on stock.
Actually the rom might work witn unlocked boot loader, check out the 54 page
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HwaA18 said:
Actually the rom might work witn unlocked boot loader, check out the 54 page
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Use stock kernel and you'd be fine.
Does that mean if I am running stock Verizon I will be fine?
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HwaA18 said:
Does that mean if I am running stock Verizon I will be fine?
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Correct. Correction you should stick with Verizon's 2.3.3 rom and you will be fine.
chery2k said:
Correct. Correction you should stick with Verizon's 2.3.3 rom and you will be fine.
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can i install with cwm? because i dont know how to use fastboot
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can i install with cwm? because i dont know how to use fastboot
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Use CWM to flash ROMs. Use Fastboot to flash kernels.
So that's a yes?
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R800x-unlocked/AOKP m6
But that requires you to flash a custom kernel, which I can't because I don't an unlocked bootloader.
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Yea I realized that afterwards that's why I edited my post. And yes it will work. But if you wanted the .145 you could just use the darforest ver.
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Just a quick confirmation, I can flash this in CWM? As you can see, Im a huge noob
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Yes...be sure you do a backup first. Since you stated you are on 2.3.3 you'll be OK.
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It says it can run on stock kernel so r800x users should be fine... ill test when I get home
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Have you tried?
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Yes...be sure you do a backup first. Since you stated you are on 2.3.3 you'll be OK.
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I just flashed it, and I am stuck at the sony ericsson logo, what do i do now, besides flashtool?
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I just flashed it, and I am stuck at the sony ericsson logo, what do i do now, besides flashtool?
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You'd better learn how to use flashtool.
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Hi i am noob as you see with my stupid question. Can i flash CWM by using Haseen2000's One V All-In-One kit, should it be safe, i use GSM version. If something goes wrong, can i flash TWRP, or should i use simply TWRP included with it?
Can i just root my phone by unlocking bootloader, then flashing recovery and then do "Perm-Root" command, should that be fine
better to flash twrp
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better to flash twrp
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Ok, so should i be fine with this:
1. Unlock the bootloader (got the unlock_code.bin from HTCDev)
2. Flash TWRP
3. Perm-Root option
Should my phone then be rooted, or do i need to do something else?
I am bit worried just because this is my first Android phone and i am not fully familiar with those things, but i want to do it.
Can there be problems with this?
Yes the order is right.
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Yes the order is right.
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I still can after doing them use the stock ROM, right?
Yes you're right.
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Yes you're right.
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Great, so i guess, let's do it.
Does rooting and using stock ROM unlock anything stuff etc.. from it?
Rooting will give access to the system files of your android and grant u administrative access over your device,whether u stay on stock or install a custom ROM.
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This might be a stupid question but I want to ask anyway. I just bought a T-Mobile Note 2 and am awaiting a sim unlock code (I know I can downgrade to 4.1.1 and unlock it via the hidden call menu but at this time I am not opting to do that). I flashed the 4.1.2 Root Injected Stock Rom. My question is, (which maybe I should have asked before hand) Will I be able to use the sim unlock code that T-Mobile provides me with despite being on the root injected 4.1.2 stock rom? Thanks!
No issues, I did it and it worked for me.
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So how did u unlock it. I have been looking for a method but none worked.
Can u please share ur method.
Thanks
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I unlocked it using the code provided by t-mobile.
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Hey guys, just a heads up, if you are running 4.1.2 there is NO WAY to unlock your T-Mobile Note 2 without downgrading to 4.1.1 as far as I can tell. Even if you receive an official code from T-Mobile it will not work because when Samsung patched the security hole in 4.1.1 which allowed people to unlock their device manually they (accidentally) blocked any way of sim network unlocking. You can read all the complaints on the t-mobile website forums. So, with that being said you have to downgrade to 4.1.1 with Odin and access the hidden menu from the dialer. Just search the threads and you will find easy instructions.
NOTE: When you downgrade to 4.1.1 make sure you do a factory reset from recovery before you flash via Odin. After you flash the ROM your phone MIGHT go into a bootloop/hang on Samsung logo. Just go back into recovery and factory reset again. Give your phone about 4-5 minutes to boot up, just sit it on the table.
YMMV.
Thanks a lot for the tips but I downgraded before and it didn't work.
I still have a backup of the rooted 4.1.1 stock ROM. That's how I downgraded and tried to unlock but nothing happened.
Do u think I did something wrong or is there another way?
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Hi everyone. I completely apologize for this question as I am absolutely new to Android and to unlocking a phone. I just bought a R800x Verizon Xperia Play for the sole purpose of being able to play emulators. I will not be activating it to use as a phone. I have read as much as I can and am still a little confused in regards to being able to unlock the bootloader and install roms.
If the bootloader message says No, am I not able to unlock it or install roms at all?
If it says yes, can I install any rom, or am I limited to what I saw as Cola and a few others?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone help me out. Or can I keep it locked but install cola?
You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
monkstah said:
Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
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Exactly.
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Exactly.
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Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
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Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
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Well all roms have root and superuser your clockwork recovery on the other hand is in the kernels and flashtool is a life saver on so.many levels lol I'm trying to reset mine up since.my.computer crashed and.I went.to a lap top running windows xp home as of right now.I.can flash ftfs, my phone isn't being recognizes for fastboot so ya lol I'm on 2.3.3 stock without root it sucks not having root unlocked bootloader and.not.being able to.flash a kernel lol
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