Hey guys... Looking for 2 answers...
Can the baseband of an M919 be downgraded?
If so, can you point me to a tutorial or Instructions?
It all depends. If you're still on the MDL bootloader you can Odin flash the MDL baseband. If you're already on the MK2 bootloader you can not go back.
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baseballfanz said:
It all depends. If you're still on the MDL bootloader you can Odin flash the MDL baseband. If you're already on the MK2 bootloader you can not go back.
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Already bought unlock codes from FastGSM... so, no need to downgrade now... But, for reference... How do I know which bootloader Im on? or how would one preserve an old bootloader if updating a ROM
You will get the new bootloader if you a) took the OTA update or b) update via kies or c) Odin flashed the whole 4.3 firmware.
In Settings/More/About device, look at your baseband. The last 3 digit should be MDL or MK2.
That's your modem.
Bootloader you need to go into Download mode I believed.
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RBThompsonV said:
Already bought unlock codes from FastGSM... so, no need to downgrade now... But, for reference... How do I know which bootloader Im on? or how would one preserve an old bootloader if updating a ROM
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To be honest, I've found the best thing to do is not jump on the band-wagon and flash an update until you research what the Devs suggest before flashing away. It has saved me a ton of grief and aggravation. They know these updates in and out. For instance, they were warning people to hold off on the MDL to MK2 because of the bootloader and KNOX issue but people didn't research and now some are having problems and it is too late, you can't go back. If you did the OTA update or through Kies you are stuck with MK2 and KNOX. For most people it's no big deal, but if you enjoy modding your phone it can be a pain in the rear.
grncherry said:
To be honest, I've found the best thing to do is not jump on the band-wagon and flash an update until you research what the Devs suggest before flashing away. It has saved me a ton of grief and aggravation. They know these updates in and out. For instance, they were warning people to hold off on the MDL to MK2 because of the bootloader and KNOX issue but people didn't research and now some are having problems and it is too late, you can't go back. If you did the OTA update or through Kies you are stuck with MK2 and KNOX. For most people it's no big deal, but if you enjoy modding your phone it can be a pain in the rear.
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Picked it up with the MK2... was trying to do a SIM UNLOCK without paying $30US (The IMEI unlock is $30, the USB/software unlock is $15... and the debug unlock is free...but it looks like the debug is done away with in MK2)...
Should have probably mentioned, this is a Metro PCS flashed with TMo rom (did that to try to get the debug menu to work correctly as there has been some luck with it)... Anyway, now the fun part of getting back to MPCS...
On a side note... you guys know about the Re-Partition flag in Odin? You guys here in XDA make it sound as if its a good way to brick a phone... in the MPCS forum (on a dif. site)... has that mark checked when flashing back to the MPCS rom (stock) from a TMo rom... any ideas?
RBThompsonV said:
Picked it up with the MK2... was trying to do a SIM UNLOCK without paying $30US (The IMEI unlock is $30, the USB/software unlock is $15... and the debug unlock is free...but it looks like the debug is done away with in MK2)...
Should have probably mentioned, this is a Metro PCS flashed with TMo rom (did that to try to get the debug menu to work correctly as there has been some luck with it)... Anyway, now the fun part of getting back to MPCS...
On a side note... you guys know about the Re-Partition flag in Odin? You guys here in XDA make it sound as if its a good way to brick a phone... in the MPCS forum (on a dif. site)... has that mark checked when flashing back to the MPCS rom (stock) from a TMo rom... any ideas?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2492557
Don't know if you can gain any info from here, I didn't read through the thread. Hope something there helps you. By the way you are permanently unlocked so no worries there
RBThompsonV said:
Picked it up with the MK2... was trying to do a SIM UNLOCK without paying $30US (The IMEI unlock is $30, the USB/software unlock is $15... and the debug unlock is free...but it looks like the debug is done away with in MK2)...
Should have probably mentioned, this is a Metro PCS flashed with TMo rom (did that to try to get the debug menu to work correctly as there has been some luck with it)... Anyway, now the fun part of getting back to MPCS...
On a side note... you guys know about the Re-Partition flag in Odin? You guys here in XDA make it sound as if its a good way to brick a phone... in the MPCS forum (on a dif. site)... has that mark checked when flashing back to the MPCS rom (stock) from a TMo rom... any ideas?
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If your phone is rooted just use RegionLockAway app.
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If your phone is rooted just use RegionLockAway app.
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I tried, it didnt work.
RBThompsonV said:
I tried, it didnt work.
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Is your phone rooted? Peoples here saying it work fir their metro pcs phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381821
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Is your phone rooted? Peoples here saying it work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381821
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Is the phone paid for in full?
If so the carrier that sold it to you HAS to give you the unlock code.
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Is your phone rooted? Peoples here saying it work fir their metro pcs phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381821
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oh, hell... you know what... I think I didnt root the TMo rom after flashing from Metro...
HA!!! I think that was the issue
Skipjacks said:
Is the phone paid for in full?
If so the carrier that sold it to you HAS to give you the unlock code.
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Yeah, try having that conversation with AT&T...
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Is there any way to unlock the sim on JB 4.1.2 without downgrading to 4.1.1? Thanks.
tsx2004 said:
Is there any way to unlock the sim on JB 4.1.2 without downgrading to 4.1.1? Thanks.
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Does it matter what version OS you are on? Just get a sim card from AT&T and plop it in. Course you'll need the code to unlock it...
I did it a couple Days ago.
Went back one baseband to the one before UVALL. Something K8? Did the menu trick and then back to UVALL.
The baseband are flashable from CM. Didn't have to revert to 4.1.1
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Call tmobile for an unlock code?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
If I will unlock then I will have to stay on UVAL? I can't upgrade from k8 modem to MD1 modem?
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jamalkhaffaf said:
Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
If I will unlock then I will have to stay on UVAL? I can't upgrade from k8 modem to MD1 modem?
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This is what I want to know as well.
My note 2 was unlock using the menu trick.
Now im trying to update to MD1 modem.
Will I lose my unlock? or is the unlock permanent?
Need answersss.
Traveling to Asia in 6 days.
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well I already updated to MD1.
Now i need some other sim card to test what I fear.
chineboy359 said:
This is what I want to know as well.
My note 2 was unlock using the menu trick.
Now im trying to update to MD1 modem.
Will I lose my unlock? or is the unlock permanent?
Need answersss.
Traveling to Asia in 6 days.
Edit:
well I already updated to MD1.
Now i need some other sim card to test what I fear.
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You messed up by upgrading!!! You lost your unlock and can't get it back!!!!!
Just kidding Once you unlock, you're unlocked for good. You can flash as many ROM's, kernels, or modems you want.
No need to fear, you're good to go :victory: Enjoy your trip!!
kozmo21 said:
You messed up by upgrading!!! You lost your unlock and can't get it back!!!!!
Just kidding Once you unlock, you're unlocked for good. You can flash as many ROM's, kernels, or modems you want.
No need to fear, you're good to go :victory: Enjoy your trip!!
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I saw your "you messed up..." only top half in my email. Then I freaked out for like 2 sec. then I came on xda and saw the full message.
Well the moment of truth will reveal itself when I pop in that international sim card. (otherwise I have to use my iphone....)
edit: I test with att on my previous firmware and it was unlocked so anyway I will just have to wait til I travel and see.
chineboy359 said:
I saw your "you messed up..." only top half in my email. Then I freaked out for like 2 sec. then I came on xda and saw the full message.
Well the moment of truth will reveal itself when I pop in that international sim card. (otherwise I have to use my iphone....)
edit: I test with att on my previous firmware and it was unlocked so anyway I will just have to wait til I travel and see.
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LOL :silly: Turned out better than I thought :victory:
If it worked before you flashed the new modem, it will work after... no worries!
Got the unlock code from tmobile! thanks.
All good here. thank you!
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Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
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Didnt know about MD1. Will check it out. Thanks.
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tsx2004 said:
Got the unlock code from tmobile! thanks.
All good here. thank you!
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Not so simple anymore. T-Mobile used to be very good about unlocking, but they recently changed their policy.
They require 18 months on the last contract before issuing a code. So you don't unlock and run, I suppose.
Personally, that's my signal to run.
Having been a loyal customer for over 13 years, and fulfilled half a dozen contracts despite unlocks, I'd appreciate a little trust.
But there is no loyalty in this world. So hack and root and run it is.
(I'll recoup the early termination fees in 3-4 months)
I have a metro pcs galaxy s4 with the stock tmobile firmware 4.3, I took it to a local store but they couldn't unlock it. As you know I can't downgrade to 4.2.2 because of the Knox security, so do you guys know of any way to unlock my phone?
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I have a metro pcs galaxy s4 with the stock tmobile firmware 4.3, I took it to a local store but they couldn't unlock it. As you know I can't downgrade to 4.2.2 because of the Knox security, so do you guys know of any way to unlock my phone?
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use Fast GSM to buy the unlock codes (29.99) ... while on the TMO firmware... I just jumped through hoops to do it... was the only way Ive found... Trying to track down a MPCS stock (rooted hopefully) ROM, and flashing back... can keep you informed about switching roms once i find one
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RBThompsonV said:
use Fast GSM to buy the unlock codes (29.99) ... while on the TMO firmware... I just jumped through hoops to do it... was the only way Ive found... Trying to track down a MPCS stock (rooted hopefully) ROM, and flashing back... can keep you informed about switching roms once i find one
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FYI... this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2571274
is where I got hung up (The baseband...)
dtx.boy said:
I have a metro pcs galaxy s4 with the stock tmobile firmware 4.3, I took it to a local store but they couldn't unlock it. As you know I can't downgrade to 4.2.2 because of the Knox security, so do you guys know of any way to unlock my phone?
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I don't know if its the easiest way but there is a way to "dual boot" a rom installed on the SD card which gets around knox. Then you could run 4.2.x and do the debug menu unlock.
Alternatively try this as it has worked for some people, including my GF with an AT&T S4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
I found someone on craigslist who unlocked my s4 for $20, the imei shows as unknown but everything is working good.
Thanks for your help tho.
Just use RegionLockAway app by chainfire. Will unlock your phone.
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Just use RegionLockAway app by chainfire. Will unlock your phone.
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no it wont
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It will. Used it on my M919
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this
I´ve followed several different threads, stating to use *#0011# and other variants, but none of them are currently working.
I´ve tried using *#0011#, Menu, Back, Menu, 1 and it just stays there. And trying to use *#27663368378# does nothing whatsoever. I´m really stumped and I´m currently back in Colombia so I need to be able to use this phone ASAP!!!
The phone IS rooted, but it has a stock ROM and I´m running 4.3.
Please help!
Have you tried RegionLockAway app? Outside of that you could try buying a code online.
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Have you tried RegionLockAway app? Outside of that you could try buying a code online.
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I have never heard of it. I will try that for sure.
The thing with the online code is that my CC has no money because I withdrew everything since I won´t be needing to use it at all since I won´t be going back to the US.
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I´ve followed several different threads, stating to use *#0011# and other variants, but none of them are currently working.
I´ve tried using *#0011#, Menu, Back, Menu, 1 and it just stays there. And trying to use *#27663368378# does nothing whatsoever. I´m really stumped and I´m currently back in Colombia so I need to be able to use this phone ASAP!!!
The phone IS rooted, but it has a stock ROM and I´m running 4.3.
Please help!
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So, that didn't work. It still requires an online code and unfortunately I'm still unable to get a way to pay online for a code. Any help would be awesome!!!
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So, that didn't work. It still requires an online code and unfortunately I'm still unable to get a way to pay online for a code. Any help would be awesome!!!
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Most areas have private phone centers that can usually unlock phones for you.
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So, that didn't work. It still requires an online code and unfortunately I'm still unable to get a way to pay online for a code. Any help would be awesome!!!
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Are you on MDL or MK2 bootloader?
If you're still on MDL bl, Odin back to MDL firmware, root abd run Region LockAway.
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Are you on MDL or MK2 bootloader?
If you're still on MDL bl, Odin back to MDL firmware, root abd run Region LockAway.
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I'm on MK2.
How can I get back onto 4.2.2? Can I odin flash it?
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Most areas have private phone centers that can usually unlock phones for you.
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I looked around everywhere and right now what I'm being told is that I need to downgrade to 4.2.2
Any help with that?
PwnYourFace said:
I looked around everywhere and right now what I'm being told is that I need to downgrade to 4.2.2
Any help with that?
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If your phone came with 4.3 already installed from T-Mobile or you took the official ota then you are out of luck as far as downgrading is concerned. Are yu any of tthose? if so, you will have to buy an unlock code from an online unlocker like FastGSM
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If your phone came with 4.3 already installed from T-Mobile or you took the official ota then you are out of luck as far as downgrading is concerned. Are yu any of tthose? if so, you will have to buy an unlock code from an online unlocker like FastGSM
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Long story short, I did the OTA, it didn't work, so I had to Odin flash 4.3 from samsung updates and then root it. Am I in luck?!?!
PwnYourFace said:
Long story short, I did the OTA, it didn't work, so I had to Odin flash 4.3 from samsung updates and then root it. Am I in luck?!?!
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Nope, your goose is cooked, sorry.
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Nope, your goose is cooked, sorry.
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****.....
Need help unlocking a tmobile s4 to use on att. Ive tried many methods but nothing has been succesful..i was able to flash my rom but when i try to make a call i get the following messages...heres my phone info ..desperaltey need help
bx10r said:
Need help unlocking a tmobile s4 to use on att. Ive tried many methods but nothing has been succesful..i was able to flash my rom but when i try to make a call i get the following messages...heres my phone info ..desperaltey need help
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This is a SIMPLE and faster way to do it. just download, install and unlock!
I had T-mobile send me the unlock code from SAMSUNG, and it wouldn't work. Tried so many times with "Tech Support" and they couldn't do it.
ONE TIME using chainfire's app and Viola! DONE and UNLOCKED!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
if that won't work for you this might:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
Aloha and Good Luck!
bobolinko said:
this is a simple and faster way to do it. Just download, install and unlock!
I had t-mobile send me the unlock code from samsung, and it wouldn't work. Tried so many times with "tech support" and they couldn't do it.
One time using chainfire's app and viola! Done and unlocked!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
if that won't work for you this might:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628120
aloha and good luck!
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ok, so being on a rom wont work i suppose...i will try tonight and report back
bx10r said:
ok, so being on a rom wont work i suppose...i will try tonight and report back
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I am on dbROM and just tried it (chainfire app only). It says it worked, but cannot test...
It appears to modify the modem.
gaww said:
i am on dbrom and just tried it (chainfire app only). It says it worked, but cannot test...
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oh,,,,that was quick...lol . U did the 1st or 2nd link? I wanna stay on db...
bx10r said:
oh,,,,that was quick...lol . U did the 1st or 2nd link? I wanna stay on db...
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out of thanks...sorry..
bx10r said:
oh,,,,that was quick...lol . U did the 1st or 2nd link? I wanna stay on db...
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which tar do i sue? I did this last night and got a constant bootlopp on the tmobile white and pick screen...maybe i chose the wrong tar?
bx10r said:
which tar do i sue? I did this last night and got a constant bootlopp on the tmobile white and pick screen...maybe i chose the wrong tar?
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Chainfire's, RegionLockAway is an app. Just install app and run it.
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chainfire's, regionlockaway is an app. Just install app and run it.
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i did...so im confused now..im on db rom...have to reflash tho..once the rom is working i use the chainfire apk and it automatically unlocks for att? My head hurts......lmao
bx10r said:
i did...so im confused now..im on db rom...have to reflash tho..once the rom is working i use the chainfire apk and it automatically unlocks for att? My head hurts......lmao
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If your phone is SIM unlocked but region locked, RegionLock Away will unlock your phone. If it is SIM locked in addition to being region locked, RegionLock Away can't do anything for you on its own. There's two different locks in play here. If regular unlock methods didn't work (including paid methods of entering in the code), RegionLock Away should finish getting rid of the lock.
tsumi said:
if your phone is sim unlocked but region locked, regionlock away will unlock your phone. If it is sim locked in addition to being region locked, regionlock away can't do anything for you on its own. There's two different locks in play here. If regular unlock methods didn't work (including paid methods of entering in the code), regionlock away should finish getting rid of the lock.
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sim locked meaning its tmobile but wann use on att. I used the free one...accordin to the guy its the same but **** if the paid onw works ill buy it...i havent used any paid codes, i tried the dialing of *#0011# to open the hidden menus but that didnt work...so i should go paid version for better results?
bx10r said:
sim locked meaning its tmobile but wann use on att. I used the free one...accordin to the guy its the same but **** if the paid onw works ill buy it...i havent used any paid codes, i tried the dialing of *#0011# to open the hidden menus but that didnt work...so i should go paid version for better results?
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If you're on a custom rom, and you're on 4.3, you do not have access to the service menus. You need to be on a stock Samsung rom and on 4.2.2.
When I'm talking about paid codes, I'm talking about the unlocker services online that require you to tell them your IMEI, not the RegionLock away app.
Ok, so rnd 2 happened last night. I reverted back to 4.2.2 via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628but yet again i cant make calls. So now what can be wrong? Is ot cause on on mk2? I tried to go to md modem but i kept gettin fail in odin...if i make a call the recipient sees it...but nothing..
When i try this method i an get all the way to step 6. When there i do t have an option 3, just 1 option. So wtf??????? Grrrrrrr
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
bx10r said:
Ok, so rnd 2 happened last night. I reverted back to 4.2.2 via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628but yet again i cant make calls. So now what can be wrong? Is ot cause on on mk2? I tried to go to md modem but i kept gettin fail in odin...if i make a call the recipient sees it...but nothing..
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I would have thought the stock MDL firmware would have also reverted the modem to MDL. I suggest finding one that does (re-ODIN this one first - I recall a few people said they had to do it twice) , as possibly both the ROM and Modem need to be MDL for the unlock process to work.
OK. You have to be completely stock in order for this to work. I am not sure why you are getting a fail message on Odin. Can you maybe give us a description of how you are doing it? The Sim unlock thread clearly says you have to be completely stock which will be android version 4.22 with MDL. You are back on 4.22 but you still have the mk2 modem. We will have to figure out how to get you completely stock before we can go any further.
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Go here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=14362 and download the 4.22 file for M919. The link should go directly to it. Follow their instructions and you should be completely stock one you're done. Once your done be sure to test your device and make sure you have sound. If you don't have sound you most likely have a hardware problem so you will have to root again and reset your counter then unroot so you can return your device if you haven't voided your warranty. If you do have sound then go back here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068 and Sim unlock your phone and profit. Good luck!
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I think I've hard bricked my gf's i747m to the point where there's no saving it, but I figured I would ask before I threw in the towel.
Short story is, after messing around with AOKP 4.4.4 (Kitkat) Task650 (9.10.2014), I would keep getting stuck in bootloop. I tried updating my bootloader via philz touch cwm and seemed to have bricked it.
I've tried a few different images in the debricking threads, is there any hope for me? I've tried numerous sd cards too and no luck.
Any help would be much appreciated.
What bootloader did you install? Does it boot into download mode at all?
audit13 said:
What bootloader did you install? Does it boot into download mode at all?
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Bootloader was "boot_CWM_I747MVLUEMK5.zip"
It won't boot into download at all, without the battery in when I plug it into charge I just get a red led on the phone.
What stock ROM was on the phone before you tried to install a new bootloader?
You got the bootloader from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310 ?
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What stock ROM was on the phone before you tried to install a new bootloader?
You got the bootloader from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310 ?
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Not sure if I got it from there or a different thread, but that was the bootloader. I think the stock rom was 4.4.2
The mk5 bootloader is a 4.3 bootloader. If you were running stock 4.4.2 bootloader and modem and flashed the 4.3 mk5 bootloader, you would wind up with a 4.4.2 modem on and 4.3 bootloader. From what I have read on this forum, this combination of bootloader and modem can only be fixed via jtag.
Which carrier is the phone with? If it's under warranty, maybe try and have it RMA'd.
audit13 said:
The mk5 bootloader is a 4.3 bootloader. If you were running stock 4.4.2 bootloader and modem and flashed the 4.3 mk5 bootloader, you would wind up with a 4.4.2 modem on and 4.3 bootloader. From what I have read on this forum, this combination of bootloader and modem can only be fixed via jtag.
Which carrier is the phone with? If it's under warranty, maybe try and have it RMA'd.
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Debrick images don't work with that combination eh? It's a bell phone, well out of warranty.
tomlemange said:
Debrick images don't work with that combination eh? It's a bell phone, well out of warranty.
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Not that I have seen on this forum.
I'm not sure where you are located but there are some jtag places I know of in Toronto that could probably fix the phone, but it would be expensive given the age of the phone.
here is a thread with jtag for $25 you can check on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2874113
cheapest i've seen.
good luck
err on the side of kindness
mrrocketdog said:
here is a thread with jtag for $25 you can check on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2874113
cheapest i've seen.
good luck
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Thanks for the head up, I couldn't find any cheaper either.
audit13 said:
Not that I have seen on this forum.
I'm not sure where you are located but there are some jtag places I know of in Toronto that could probably fix the phone, but it would be expensive given the age of the phone.
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I'm in Halifax so there really isn't too many options here, if I can find one at all...
If I ordered a replacement motherboard online, would it need to be for the 747m specifically?
tomlemange said:
Thanks for the head up, I couldn't find any cheaper either.
I'm in Halifax so there really isn't too many options here, if I can find one at all...
If I ordered a replacement motherboard online, would it need to be for the 747m specifically?
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If you order the motherboard, you should make sure it is for the i747 or i747m because you need to re-use the lcd screen, antenna, mic, etc.
You should also make sure you have the correct tools for assembling the parts into the new board. From what I have seen on ebay, the motherboard is not too cheap either. I suggest getting some quotes before ordering a new board.
Motherboard is the only fix here. 4.4.2 modem plus 4.3 firmware is an unfixable brick in nearly every case I'm afraid.
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