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Hey guys i have been having some real trouble working with sgs2 its a real pain now...I have a corrupted hard disk and its write protected doesn't allow to flash anything and i have tried every damn procedure even pushing it through the adb but the administrator does not allow to read it. I can flash nothing on it and the worst part is i cant even brick it even through odin. My friend who is a developer himself and works at telus wasnt able to do anything himself...Tried that even.. The phone is rooted and running Juggernaut 5.0 along with darkside kernel. It has been almost two months now since this problem has persisted...Is there any way i can brick my phone like hard brick that the phone does not turn on or just show black screen i want to get it replaced still have warranty..i paid 590 bucks for this phone and cant even sell it since i cant erase the memory. Please help me out with it.
Thanks
You've posted this same problem twice before. Posting it a third time isn't gonna help you.
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You've posted this same problem twice before. Posting it a third time isn't gonna help you.
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Well he still has not received help. Why would you make a ****ty post like that. Help the guy or don't post.
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If you want to brick it flash an Odin kernel package from different phone.
Edit: I missed that you tried Odin already on my first read through.
Really strong magnets, maybe?
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billydroid said:
Well he still has not received help. Why would you make a ****ty post like that. Help the guy or don't post.
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He has received answers in his other posts and I only said what I said up there because double/triple posting is against the rules and I didn't want him to get in trouble.
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billydroid said:
If you want to brick it flash an Odin kernel package from different phone.
Edit: I missed that you tried Odin already on my first read through.
Really strong magnets, maybe?
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Its flash memory not a HDD
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can you get into CWM at all??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24362630&postcount=14
You can brick your device by flashing junk to the sbl1 block
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578184
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He has received answers in his other posts and I only said what I said up there because double/triple posting is against the rules and I didn't want him to get in trouble.
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Well i did receive answers and they were very supportive as well but it did not solve the problem and to be honest i did not even know the nature of the phone until now. I believe it would not harm anyone.
I just need a little help and i will be willing to donate as well.
Damn, still? That sucks dude!
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Hello, I've been getting EDGE only for the past 2 weeks. Today I checked and my IMEI # is 0. How do I fix that?
Please help!
Thank you guys
Androiduser96 said:
Hello, I've been getting EDGE only for the past 2 weeks. Today I checked and my IMEI # is 0. How do I fix that?
Please help!
Thank you guys
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Odin back to stock and then reflash your ROM. Backup your internal sdcard before, Odin to stock wipes it.
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rani9990 said:
Odin back to stock and then reflash your ROM. Backup your internal sdcard before, Odin to stock wipes it.
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I will try that!
Still IMEI number is 0... ugh.
Androiduser96 said:
Still IMEI number is 0... ugh.
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ugh is right. damn it.
sorry i didn't see this sooner.... sometimes simply rebooting your phone will fix it... it is probably lost indefinitely now. shouldn't have odined the device with it not showing your IMEI, that was bad advice.
in your spot right now, and somebody please jump in here and correct me if i am wrong, i know of no way to fix it. sorry buddy
cobraboy85 said:
ugh is right. damn it.
sorry i didn't see this sooner.... sometimes simply rebooting your phone will fix it... it is probably lost indefinitely now. shouldn't have odined the device with it not showing your IMEI, that was bad advice.
in your spot right now, and somebody please jump in here and correct me if i am wrong, i know of no way to fix it. sorry buddy
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I know there is way to restore it I just don't know how.
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I know there is way to restore it I just don't know how.
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yeah there is, but you have to have a backup of your original IMEI... which i assume you do not have. there is a thread about this issue in the dev section, and toolkit to back up your IMEI
just out of pure curiosity, what recovery are you using?
Nope, I do not have a backup.
Just search in the development section for imei recovery and there is one to get it back even without a backup. Might be issues with you not actually getting 4g again but this way you can return it back to complete stock.
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Will do. Hope I get 4G.. that was my main purpose on T-Mo.
mt3g said:
Just search in the development section for imei recovery and there is one to get it back even without a backup. Might be issues with you not actually getting 4g again but this way you can return it back to complete stock.
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really? wow, well that is good news for him. i was under the impression that once it was gone it cannot be retrieved again.
@OP, i'll dig up the thread right now for you... standby
EDIT>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804123&highlight=imei
cobraboy85 said:
really? wow, well that is good news for him. i was under the impression that once it was gone it cannot be retrieved again.
@OP, i'll dig up the thread right now for you... standby
EDIT>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804123&highlight=imei
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Thanks a lot for your help and the quick reply dude. Greatly appreciated! I did get back my IMEI.
Checking if its right.... stand by... YUP! it is correct. Now, im going to try and get my 4G back.. my main purpose.
Do any of you guys know how to restore 4G?
had the same problem, restored IMEI but still no 4G, luckily was able to still exchange the phone within the 2 week period... good luck
HtownImports said:
had the same problem, restored IMEI but still no 4G, luckily was able to still exchange the phone within the 2 week period... good luck
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most of the phone will cover under warranty for the 1st year.
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How did both of you get your IMEI erased?
Reading this post makes me want to back up my IMEI now.
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flashing without following the instructions
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That's not true. Very experienced android flashers have lost theirs, it's a fluke within the recovery and flashing a rom or modem anything being flashed has been reported to make it being lost. Only thing is I think TRWP hasn't been reported to cause it being lost. Anywho... back it up.
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Unless the s3s in diff batches are really different.
Has to be sloppy flashing. Jumping to jellybean without wiping data or using superwipe from the Hercules or something.
I've tried losing my imei.
I can't do it.
I had 3 s3s in my hand tonight. Posted with 2
Maybe using cwm from a different phone besides Sprint?
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There is a huge thread about the matter with a Google docs spread sheet with some good info deep in the threads somewhere.
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Hey guys, I'm new to the boards and to Android. I was a very longtime user of iPhone and iOS until recently I returned my iPhone 5 for a Note II.
I apologize before hand if I'm coming off as a noob--thats cause I am--but I've ran into a problem.
Late last night I backed up my stock rom and installed [XXDLJ2 4.1.2][V2.0] WanamLite | Aroma. Everything went fine, the phone was working fine and after a while, I knocked out.
This morning the phone wasn't on so I figured it was dead. I immediately left it charging for a couple of hours and when I returned, the phone was still dead, no sign of life.
I'm starting to panic and I'm really hoping someone can help me.
I truly apologize for the noobing and if this thread isn't posted where it supposed to be, please accept my apologies..
thank you in advance.
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Hey guys, I'm new to the boards and to Android. I was a very longtime user of iPhone and iOS until recently I returned my iPhone 5 for a Note II.
I apologize before hand if I'm coming off as a noob--thats cause I am--but I've ran into a problem.
Late last night I backed up my stock rom and installed [XXDLJ2 4.1.2][V2.0] WanamLite | Aroma. Everything went fine, the phone was working fine and after a while, I knocked out.
This morning the phone wasn't on so I figured it was dead. I immediately left it charging for a couple of hours and when I returned, the phone was still dead, no sign of life.
I'm starting to panic and I'm really hoping someone can help me.
I truly apologize for the noobing and if this thread isn't posted where it supposed to be, please accept my apologies..
thank you in advance.
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Can you force into download mode or recovery. Wanamlite isnt s rom for this device so your gonna have problems with it. You need to go back to a device-stable build
Edit...are you sure your batt didnt go completely dead? Sometimes you have to use a external batt charger when its been drained all tge way
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cjsspape said:
Can you force into download mode or recovery. Wanamlite isnt s rom for this device so your gonna have problems with it. You need to go back to a device-stable build
Edit...are you sure your batt didnt go completely dead? Sometimes you have to use a external batt charger when its been drained all tge way
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Just finish calling someone off craigslist and he was able to help me determine that it's a softbrick. He said he can fix it and install any rom I want for $50; is there anyway I can fix this on my own?
HiDEFF said:
Just finish calling someone off craigslist and he was able to help me determine that it's a softbrick. He said he can fix it and install any rom I want for $50; is there anyway I can fix this on my own?
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Is it even booting to a splash screen (Samsung logo)? If it is, you can force it into download mode and Odin back to stock. There are tutorials on how to do so out there.
If it doesnt turn on at all, or if it just vibrates with a dark screen, you probably have a hard brick and may want to try warrantying it out. I've never had a softbrick that wouldn't power on, and I'd be wary of your Craigslist guy if he says a phone that shows no signs of life is a soft brick...
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T.J. Bender said:
Is it even booting to a splash screen (Samsung logo)? If it is, you can force it into download mode and Odin back to stock. There are tutorials on how to do so out there.
If it doesnt turn on at all, or if it just vibrates with a dark screen, you probably have a hard brick and may want to try warrantying it out. I've never had a softbrick that wouldn't power on, and I'd be wary of your Craigslist guy if he says a phone that shows no signs of life is a soft brick...
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thanx all for replying so quick!
I was the one who made mention that there was not sign of life and he was able to determine that its a soft brick. He had me press vol down+home+power and it went into download mode.
I'm on my way to go see him, he said he can fix it and install any ROM I'd like.
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thanx all for replying so quick!
I was the one who made mention that there was not sign of life and he was able to determine that its a soft brick. He had me press vol down+home+power and it went into download mode.
I'm on my way to go see him, he said he can fix it and install any ROM I'd like.
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Becareful he might not have any pants on!!:cyclops:
What a waste of $50
Nickel Dime Bay said:
What a waste of $50
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Thanks for your insight.. I guess you live and you learn.
Anyways, he came through and the phone is working so, I can't complain.
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Thanks for your insight.. I guess you live and you learn.
Anyways, he came through and the phone is working so, I can't complain.
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What rom did he put on it?
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What rom did he put on it?
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If I'm not mistaken, it's Clean ROM. The only issue I have is that my cell network is gone. I called and went to a retail AT&T and they couldn't figure out what was wrong.
Luckily, he's cool and we've been in contact, should be fixed by tomorrow-- Unless you guys have any suggestion in what it might be and how it can be fixed. If not, I'll see him as soon as possible.
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If I'm not mistaken, it's Clean ROM. The only issue I have is that my cell network is gone. I called and went to a retail AT&T and they couldn't figure out what was wrong.
Luckily, he's cool and we've been in contact, should be fixed by tomorrow-- Unless you guys have any suggestion in what it might be and how it can be fixed. If not, I'll see him as soon as possible.
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Check your apn settings or reflash the proper modem for your device
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cjsspape said:
Check your apn settings or reflash the proper modem for your device
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Would you be able to walk me through this? I'm savvy when it comes to this but I am new to Android.
Your help will be appreciated.
also check to see if you have an IMEI number as well. CleanROM is an att ROM with all the correct data APNs (AccessPointNames), e.g., made from the ATT Stock ROM, so you should be able to connect. on the otherhand, if you don't have an IMEI number you'll need to fix that before you can move forward.
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Would you be able to walk me through this? I'm savvy when it comes to this but I am new to Android.
Your help will be appreciated.
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Ya can check and change yur apn settings by going to settings-wireless and networks-mobile networks-access point names. Ya should have an att apn if not hit the menu button and add new apn. There are proper settings found in the rom threads. Then save it. Ya can check you imei status in the about device-status menu
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cortez.i said:
also check to see if you have an IMEI number as well. CleanROM is an att ROM with all the correct data APNs (AccessPointNames), e.g., made from the ATT Stock ROM, so you should be able to connect. on the otherhand, if you don't have an IMEI number you'll need to fix that before you can move forward.
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I'm assuming that I have an IMEI only cause the AT&T rep looked at it when I went to the store. Anyhow, it doesn't hurt to double check. Thank you for your quick responses.
cjsspape said:
Ya can check and change yur apn settings by going to settings-wireless and networks-mobile networks-access point names. Ya should have an att apn if not hit the menu button and add new apn. There are proper settings found in the rom threads. Then save it. Ya can check you imei status in the about device-status menu
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I will try this as soon as I get home.
Thank you all for your help and patience.
cjsspape said:
Ya can check and change yur apn settings by going to settings-wireless and networks-mobile networks-access point names. Ya should have an att apn if not hit the menu button and add new apn. There are proper settings found in the rom threads. Then save it. Ya can check you imei status in the about device-status menu
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So I tried this and it tells me "Insert SIM card to access netword services." I certainly have a SIM card and its a new one. Any suggestions?
As said above, waste of $50 for sure. A little patience/reading/searching would have allowed you to do this yourself.. free.
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Check your apn settings or reflash the proper modem for your device
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That's what I was thinking as well; the modem might have been lost or corrupted. Easy fix.
OP, if you can get yourself into download mode, you're up against a soft brick. Once you're in download mode, fixing the phone is easy for almost any level of experience. Do some reading here, skim through ROM threads and read the stickies inside-out. There's nothing that guy did that a few hours of research and a little coaching can't help you do yourself.
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That's what I was thinking as well; the modem might have been lost or corrupted. Easy fix.
OP, if you can get yourself into download mode, you're up against a soft brick. Once you're in download mode, fixing the phone is easy for almost any level of experience. Do some reading here, skim through ROM threads and read the stickies inside-out. There's nothing that guy did that a few hours of research and a little coaching can't help you do yourself.
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So just to get this straight, I'm searching for 'how to flash modem on a AT&T Samsung galaxy note ii?'
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So just to get this straight, I'm searching for 'how to flash modem on a AT&T Samsung galaxy note ii?'
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Theres a modem thread in the dev section here. Download it and flssh it through cwm or twrp same as you did the rom
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Alright,
I'll yet and reach out one more time.
I don't know wtf happened to my phone in the last 24 hours but I am getting a prompt to switch to global mode about every thirty seconds when I'm not in cell reception range.
This sucks because I live in a no reception area, I'm getting prompted 100 times an hour!
This never happened before yesterday when I flashed CM 10.1
I completely odin back to stock and re provisioned my device.. After flashing back I'm still getting these annoying prompts to enable global mode.
Can someone please tell me how to completely disable global mode?
What I'll never understand is I have been running the K3 ota for over a week and this only started yesterday.
Please help!
Thank you xda community!
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bajasur said:
Alright,
I'll yet and reach out one more time.
I don't know wtf happened to my phone in the last 24 hours but I am getting a prompt to switch to global mode about every thirty seconds when I'm not in cell reception range.
This sucks because I live in a no reception area, I'm getting prompted 100 times an hour!
This never happened before yesterday when I flashed CM 10.1
I completely odin back to stock and re provisioned my device.. After flashing back I'm still getting these annoying prompts to enable global mode.
Can someone please tell me how to completely disable global mode?
What I'll never understand is I have been running the K3 ota for over a week and this only started yesterday.
Please help!
Thank you xda community!
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I'm having the same exact issue, it just started. I don't know what's going on and I'm using Mean Lean Jellybean build 4, tomorrow I'm going to flash Build 5 but I've been using 4 for weeks. I also live in a bad service area. Hopefully someone can help, it nearly makes the phone unusable at home.
AndrewH05 said:
I'm having the same exact issue, it just started. I don't know what's going on and I'm using Mean Lean Jellybean build 4, tomorrow I'm going to flash Build 5 but I've been using 4 for weeks. I also live in a bad service area. Hopefully someone can help, it nearly makes the phone unusable at home.
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Can someone please help us?
Donation will follow from me. This is ridiculous
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bajasur said:
Can someone please help us?
Donation will follow from me. This is ridiculous
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I did a dirty flash of Build 5 over Build 4 and it seems to have stopped. Maybe try a different ROM? I'll do some more testing and update this is if in fact the issue starts again.
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AndrewH05 said:
I did a dirty flash of Build 5 over Build 4 and it seems to have stopped. Maybe try a different ROM? I'll do some more testing and update this is if in fact the issue starts again.
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I completely wiped my phone and installed a new Rom... issue is still present. I wish there was a way to just disable global mode all together. I'm not leaving the country anytime soon!
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You know you guys are in the sprint section, not the Verizon section, and you posted in accessories, not q & a. You might want to get this thread moved by a mod.
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You know you guys are in the sprint section, not the Verizon section, and you posted in accessories, not q & a. You might want to get this thread moved by a mod.
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I see this thread in the Verizon S3 section. Granted it is in the Accessories part. But I've never went into the Sprint section, so they must have the forums combined.
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Interesting, maybe it is combined. It still should be moved to q & a, would probably get more answers there.
What is "global mode" ?
It asks you to switch to it. What happens when you do?
Yea, I've never seen global mode on my sprint s3.
Global Mode is under more settings in the networks section..
This thing is driving me nuts! Sorry about the accessories post. Im going to repost
In q and a.
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Not on a Sprint phone, our model isn't a world phone. You shouldn't need to repost, you can pm a mod and they will move it for you.
THIS THREAD HAS BEEN MOVED AND CONTINUED HERE.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061419
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checked out the newest post on galaxynote2root.com about turning my note 2 into a S5/Note3 hybrid.
FOllowed the directions telling me to flash the Verizon version to my Sprint device but it failed. Normally no big deal but like an idiot I did not back up and I did not have another ROM to fall back on.
I have a card reader adapter that I have attempted to put other random roms onto and flash through TWRP but EVERYTHING fails and I can't figure out why. SOmebody please help me out here
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Update: I've been able to flash the Illusion Rom with no Fail message but it just boots to the Samsung Galaxy Splash and doesn't move like it's loading the greatest cut scene ever. So yea still stuck if anybody could help out
Ok I can most likely help but I need more information. Give me a link to the thread you followed and the rom you flashed. Please send it in a PM so others wont see it and try to do the same thing.
Another user recently posted a video link to something claiming the same thing in one of my rom threads. I have ported over a Verizon rom to sprint and it is not a simple thinbg to do. Wish you would have seen this in my thread before you tried it. Hopefully I can get you up and running again.
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Ok I can most likely help but I need more information. Give me a link to the thread you followed and the rom you flashed. Please send it in a PM so others wont see it and try to do the same thing.
Another user recently posted a video link to something claiming the same thing in one of my rom threads. I have ported over a Verizon rom to sprint and it is not a simple thinbg to do. Wish you would have seen this in my thread before you tried it. Hopefully I can get you up and running again.
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So did you guys endup fixing the issue?
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So did you guys endup fixing the issue?
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Waiting on him to get in touch with me.
So why would he say it would work. Is flashing Verizon note 2 roms on our sprint note 2?
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So why would he say it would work. Is flashing Verizon note 2 roms on our sprint note 2?
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I have no clue why he would claim it to work. I googled it and in the thread he is referring to the rom I ported over from verizon. It will not work as he states. You can try it of you want but I am telling you the person who posted it is wrong.
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I have no clue why he would claim it to work. I googled it and in the thread he is referring to the rom I ported over from verizon. It will not work as he states. You can try it of you want but I am telling you the person who posted it is wrong.
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I'm not trying it if its going to mess up my phone. Anyways thanks for the heads up.
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I'm not trying it if its going to mess up my phone. Anyways thanks for the heads up.
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I went to that forum and read everything along with the comments. Looks like they really have no clue what they are doing. The users who did not mess up their device (non sprint users) do not have working wifi because they do not have the proper information. There are specific files on each device that is needed and they were not told to change them. I left a mostly nice comment about their steps for sprint.
Sorry guys I was already heading to bed when you guys started messaging back. I appreciate you guys taking the time out to help me with my problem. jlmancuso I've sent you that PM with hopefully all the information you need and requested.
Update: I have just attempted to Flash the stock firmware from samsung-updates.com through ODIN and I am unfortunately still getting no further than the Samsung Galaxy Note II splash and of course I've also lost TWRP
Final Update: After flashing the stock firmware back to my phone I went into the basic recovery mode that it has and did a factory reset yet again and apparently that did it and my phone is back to it's normal self.
Thanks for your help guys ... kinda lol