Does anyone know how to unlock a Rogers Note 2 (modded with this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016575 )?
I tried the instructions I found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176721 but they don't work and I suspect it has to do with the fact that my phone is modded, but I'm not 100% sure. Does this method only work with a specific Andriod version? My wife's Bell Note 2 has the 4.3 update on it, but its not a custom ROM. I will try this unlock on her phone tonight.
I'm going to the US this weekend and bought a pre-paid SIM, however it will only work with an unlocked phone of course, hence my dilemma to unlock it.
What baseband version are you running?
IIRC, only the initial release, 4.1.1 basebands worked to apply that trick.
Here's a CWM/TWRP flashable zip of the I317MVLALJ2 (4.1.1, October 2012) modem to get you started.
As well as the I317MVLBMA3 (4.1.2, January 2013) or I137MVLUCMK3 (4.3, December 2013) to get you back to your current baseband.
Your wife's Note 2 may be a bit trickier since 4.3 has KNOX, but I'll let you look into that.
Good luck and happy holidays,
Darkshado
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i have the n7105, i dont want to root and use custom roms as i had massive problems with gps and sat nav on my previous phone when changed roms, so sticking with official rom as sat nav is perfect.
saying that, i dont see many roms for the n7105 so there is nothing to entice me to change, unless they are all in the n710 rom thread?
also - im on ee (was t-mobile) in UK, but the phone has not had an update since i got it last year.. its still on 4.1.1 does samsung not update? i dont want t-mob getting there hands on it first and loading it full of junk.
Well as for updates lte phone get it lasts due to carriers.
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t3rm3y said:
i have the n7105, i dont want to root and use custom roms as i had massive problems with gps and sat nav on my previous phone when changed roms, so sticking with official rom as sat nav is perfect.
saying that, i dont see many roms for the n7105 so there is nothing to entice me to change, unless they are all in the n710 rom thread?
also - im on ee (was t-mobile) in UK, but the phone has not had an update since i got it last year.. its still on 4.1.1 does samsung not update? i dont want t-mob getting there hands on it first and loading it full of junk.
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IF the note is unbranded/unlocked You cna install the latest update from samsung via Odin. I'm running it now on my 7105, unrooted and stock, from tmob UK. There is one on samfirmware for EE.
Have you checked connecting the note to kies (via windows PC) to see IF there is an update available for your device?
IF you're sim locked you can remove it quite easily. Just follow this thread
You need any help gimme a yell
thanks, maybe i will look into it, rooting shouldn't affect the navigation/gps software..
N7105 has 4.1.2 now
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Hey guys so I decide to get the SGH-147 AT&T S3 off of ebay for MetroPCS which enabled me to get a 2 year squaretrade warranty. After looking back at it now, I feel it might have been a bad idea since Metro has a MIR 349.99 deal for their S3 version which would mean easier android update since it would be on Metro servers if I'm not mistaken. Anyway I can't return the ebay phone now unless there is some software or hardware problems within 30 days
So my problem
I am stuck on 4.1.1 on Kies and when I check for update, because the phone is based on AT&T servers, it won't work since I'm on Metro. I wanted to see if there is anyway for me to update my phone to 4.3 which is the current version. Although, I've heard some people have 4.3 problems?
If that's not advisable, could y'all tell me how I could atleast get to Android 4.1.2? Also is there a 4.4 update in the works?
I just got the phone today and would like to be running on something better than 4.1.1
should I flash the AT&T phone to a MetroPCS ROM lol, if any of those are actually available, or if I were to flash, should I flash it to Tmobile?
edo101 said:
Hey guys so I decide to get the SGH-147 AT&T S3 off of ebay for MetroPCS which enabled me to get a 2 year squaretrade warranty. After looking back at it now, I feel it might have been a bad idea since Metro has a MIR 349.99 deal for their S3 version which would mean easier android update since it would be on Metro servers if I'm not mistaken. Anyway I can't return the ebay phone now unless there is some software or hardware problems within 30 days
So my problem
I am stuck on 4.1.1 on Kies and when I check for update, because the phone is based on AT&T servers, it won't work since I'm on Metro. I wanted to see if there is anyway for me to update my phone to 4.3 which is the current version. Although, I've heard some people have 4.3 problems?
If that's not advisable, could y'all tell me how I could atleast get to Android 4.1.2? Also is there a 4.4 update in the works?
I just got the phone today and would like to be running on something better than 4.1.1
should I flash the AT&T phone to a MetroPCS ROM lol, if any of those are actually available, or if I were to flash, should I flash it to Tmobile?
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There are numerous options. The best depends on your choice. I recently rooted my AT&T phone and installed Cyanogenmod 10.2, based on android 4.3. Check it out. It is super cool.
mr_legolas said:
There are numerous options. The best depends on your choice. I recently rooted my AT&T phone and installed Cyanogenmod 10.2, based on android 4.3. Check it out. It is super cool.
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Lets say I do it and I find out my singal or some issues I can't stand arise, can I reflash down to 4.1.1?
Btw any links to a stock 4.1.2 ROM? And do the battery on these phones run longer with newer Android flavors. The S3 battery I have is atrocious
AT&T 4.1.2 and 4.3 update is officially only available via OTA. But this requires being on the AT&T network. The are zip files available on XDA to get these updates but I strongly suggest you read up on things first.
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AT&T 4.1.2 and 4.3 update is officially only available via OTA. But this requires being on the AT&T network. The are zip files available on XDA to get these updates but I strongly suggest you read up on things first.
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Do you have any links on how to do the 4.1.2 update on an unlocked phone? I searched on google (admittedly i suck with google) but couldn't find much info.
Any of my fellow Canadians have a good radio for Telus? My signal is real flaky since they rolled out the last update.I'm running Skynote Air 4.3. Thanks.
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You didn't say which modem you were on, but here are all three four radios released at this point. There should be a new one soon for the KitKat update.
I317MVLALJ2 - 4.1.1 initial release
I317MVLBMA3 - 4.1.2 BMA3 update
I317MVLUCMK5 - 4.3 CMK5 update
I317MVLUDNF1 - 4.4.2 DNF1 update
Quick questions: when you say flaky, do you mean it loses signal for ~10-30 seconds then reconnects as if nothing happened? Which bootloader are you on?
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You didn't say which modem you were on, but here are all three radios released at this point. There should be a new one soon for the KitKat update.
I317MVLALJ2 - 4.1.1 initial release
I317MVLBMA3 - 4.1.2 BMA3 update
I317MVLUCMK5 - 4.3 UCMK5 update
Quick questions: when you say flaky, do you mean it loses signal for ~10-30 seconds then reconnects as if nothing happened? Which bootloader are you on?
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Thanks for the response. I'm still on 4.1.2 Bootloader. Places I used to get signal, I no longer do. Can't even make calls in those locales. Think this has to do with the recent update from Telus I think. I've flashed the new Skynote Air Note3 and the modem is 1317MVLUCMK5.
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Hey guys, I have been having more than normal dropped calls and poor signals so I have decided to move to an actual TMobile ROM to match with my T889 phone.
I am coming from an AT&T based SKy Note Air G2 ROM with the MK7 modem and PSN_AGNi_pureSTOCK-v3.9.5_N7105_4.3_AROMA-signed Kernel, I also had to do a WIFI patch because I upgraded from the 4.1.2 BL to avoid Knox issues. I have TWRP back from March this year. I was wondering if I need to do anything special before installing the JEDI ROM.
Any helpful guides to install this ROM? I have checked the ROM page but couldn't get the info I want.
Can changing back to a ROM native to your carrier help with service signal?
Hey guys! So i now have a sprint note 4. Looking for a touchwhiz rom, prefer 6.0.1, with theme options, bluetooth, and air command. Any suggestions? Currently on stock rooted pg1, and if i coukd change the theme of my slide down tray, i woukd be satisfied, but the lack of theme options are killing me. Thanks for any info in advance!
If you only want to use "themes" option (which means that you prefer to be on "Stockish based" ROM), then I would suggest you 2 ways:
1. You can flash Dr. Ketan's Galaxy S7 Ported ROM (I have created a thread for it here). It has all the new features along with the Note capability of S-Pen.
It would require you to first downgrade to OK1 boot-loader & modem.
2. If you don't want to downgrade the boot-loader & modem, then you can try Galaxy Note 7 Ported ROM (I have created a thread for it too). However, if you are on Sprint network, It might not work for you as it is meant for users of unlocked N910P variant on GSM network.
Select as per your choice...
Else wait for some time. @carlosggb will soon be releasing a new version of his ROM that might have theme support baked in.
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If you only want to use "themes" option (which means that you prefer to be on "Stockish based" ROM), then I would suggest you 2 ways:
1. You can flash Dr. Ketan's Galaxy S7 Ported ROM (I have created a thread for it here). It has all the new features along with the Note capability of S-Pen.
It would require you to first downgrade to OK1 boot-loader & modem.
2. If you don't want to downgrade the boot-loader & modem, then you can try Galaxy Note 7 Ported ROM (I have created a thread for it too). However, if you are on Sprint network, It might not work for you as it is meant for users of unlocked N910P variant on GSM network.
Select as per your choice...
Else wait for some time. @carlosggb will soon be releasing a new version of his ROM that might have theme support baked in.
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I havnt looked at dr ketans rom, but will. Tried Carlosggbs rom last night, but borked it somewhere along the way. Ill look at thr first today, and will try to flash one of them tonight. When i odin back, i need to do the stock tar and bootloader, or does the bootloader get changed along with the stock tar? Thanks...
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I havnt looked at dr ketans rom, but will. Tried Carlosggbs rom last night, but borked it somewhere along the way. Ill look at thr first today, and will try to flash one of them tonight. When i odin back, i need to do the stock tar and bootloader, or does the bootloader get changed along with the stock tar? Thanks...
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Full stock tar includes the bootloader and baseband.
The bootloader and baseband thread has its own purpose. Depends on what you're doing. Personally, I try to avoid those ROMs that require a different bootloader for data but may use the bootloader to revert back to an older TWRP backup. Not so much lately though.
I've been happy with Marshmallow and Wanam unofficial Xposed. PG1 has been the best on battery and fixed a Wi-Fi Calling issue for me.
But if tx_dbs_tx figures out that Note7 port with MM bootloader and kernel on latest update, I'll be all over that!
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This was the one I was looking for, for the record...