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Hey there!
So here's my situation: I recently got rid of a Rogers cellphone plan and decided to sell my GS3. Someone I know, immediately showed interest and decided to buy it from me. Good! At that moment, the device was locked to Rogers and was running stock Samsung GS3 (SGH-i747M) firmware.
That person decided to play with the phone, try to root it, flash Cyanogenmod or whatever it may be, and having failed several times, he decided to return the phone and get his money back. I shouldn't have accepted to reimburse him knowing how much he fiddled with it but I did.
Anyways too late now. The good thing is that I believe the phone is 100% functional (it boots, runs perfect and under system info shows everything as usual except under Status > Device Status, it shows modified.
I am not 100% sure of that what means but I believe it has something to do with a modified ROM or something like that.
That person supposedly unlocked the device because he was with another carrier.
Now I am putting the phone in the classifieds. Obviously I would like to have the phone back to 100% factory settings and ROM, no aftermarket stuff whatsoever BUT I'd like to keep it unlocked (if that's possible).
That way, it will be easier to resell.
So here's my questions:
What does "Device Status: Modified" really means?
How can I find out if the phone has been altered in any ways?
If it has been altered, is there a LINUX based procedure to restore EVERYTHING back to factory?
If I restore whatever has to be restored, will it re-lock the device?
As you can see, I am a total noob in that field. I would appreciate if someone can help me to prepare this device to be resold.
I don't want to cause any problems to anyone, that wouldn't be fair.
I appreciate. Thanks!!!
Okay a lot of questions, you can download the stock firmware from Samsung updates and if it is rooted you can get triangle away on the play store and reset the counter the using kies or the Samsung galaxy s3 toolkit from mskip's to flash the original firmware, your phone should be unlocked as none of the procedures should/could reloj the simple card
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jimchee said:
Okay a lot of questions, you can download the stock firmware from Samsung updates and if it is rooted you can get triangle away on the play store and reset the counter the using kies or the Samsung galaxy s3 toolkit from mskip's to flash the original firmware, your phone should be unlocked as none of the procedures should/could reloj the simple card
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Ok I have verified with an app called Root Checker Basic, and it said that the device wasn't rooted. I wonder if this is reliable.
I wiull check mskip's toolkit or Kies to restore the stock firmware.
What a pain..
Thanks jimchee for replying!!
Actually it's pretty easy but you can probably sell it just as easy if it's rooted and that way you can clear the counter, there is also a post in the Samsung sIII THREAD for AT&T that will walk you through restoring to stock, just make sure you download the file for your device the link is also in the att thread, if you have any trouble pm me and I can help, I am just a tinkerer but been doing it since my 1st original Motorola Droid
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Probably the easiest approach would be to look for the Samsung S3 V7.0 toolkit post. This is a flash (programming) tool. It would easily root your phone if it needs that. Then you can use the app referred to earlier to reset the phone to an "unmodified" status.
Then finally go to the Samsung updates site as suggested and flash the phone with a stock Rogers firmware. I'd recommend a 4.1.1. version. Probably your phone will still be unlocked at this point. But if not, the stock v 4.1.1. Rogers firmware will allow you to unlock it again from an onscreen menu (search for "S3 unlock code *#197328640#"). And your phone will report an unmodified status at the end.
mrwhite0732 said:
Hey there!
So here's my situation: I recently got rid of a Rogers cellphone plan and decided to sell my GS3. Someone I know, immediately showed interest and decided to buy it from me. Good! At that moment, the device was locked to Rogers and was running stock Samsung GS3 (SGH-i747M) firmware.
That person decided to play with the phone, try to root it, flash Cyanogenmod or whatever it may be, and having failed several times, he decided to return the phone and get his money back. I shouldn't have accepted to reimburse him knowing how much he fiddled with it but I did.
Anyways too late now. The good thing is that I believe the phone is 100% functional (it boots, runs perfect and under system info shows everything as usual except under Status > Device Status, it shows modified.
I am not 100% sure of that what means but I believe it has something to do with a modified ROM or something like that.
That person supposedly unlocked the device because he was with another carrier.
Now I am putting the phone in the classifieds. Obviously I would like to have the phone back to 100% factory settings and ROM, no aftermarket stuff whatsoever BUT I'd like to keep it unlocked (if that's possible).
That way, it will be easier to resell.
So here's my questions:
What does "Device Status: Modified" really means?
How can I find out if the phone has been altered in any ways?
If it has been altered, is there a LINUX based procedure to restore EVERYTHING back to factory?
If I restore whatever has to be restored, will it re-lock the device?
As you can see, I am a total noob in that field. I would appreciate if someone can help me to prepare this device to be resold.
I don't want to cause any problems to anyone, that wouldn't be fair.
I appreciate. Thanks!!!
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Give this a shot.........works well. I've used it a number of times on both my phones ( SH-I747M/SH-I747 )
[ROM/RESTORE][AT&T/ROGERS/TELUS/BELL]Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363882
Once the phone is unlocked it will stay that way whether you go back to stock or not.
Hey, so I've been bouncing around this place (as well as the google search engine) looking for a download link to a stock firmware (4.1.2) for the SGH-I317M (Bell) version.
Every link I've gotten to, thus far anyway, has been a "hotfile" link, and, as I'm sure you're aware, is no longer available.
Can somebody direct me to a download link to it? I'm looking to unroot my phone so I can update to 4.3
Many thanks in advance.
Go to www.sammobile.com/firmwares type I317M in search box... then scroll down to the Canada (Bell Mobile) firmware you want
DoctorQMM said:
Go to www.sammobile.com/firmwares type I317M in search box... then scroll down to the Canada (Bell Mobile) firmware you want
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Yeah, I tried doing that and it said the previous version was unavailable to users who aren't "members"; and when I login, it only gives me the current update (which I could easily get from Kies itself if I was going to go that route).
I've managed to find the previous version 4.1.1 via http://stockroms(dot)net/file/GalaxyNote2 - (replace the dot with a 'period' there) so I'll give that a whirl first.
Thanks for replying though!
i10010110i said:
Yeah, I tried doing that and it said the previous version was unavailable to users who aren't "members"; and when I login, it only gives me the current update (which I could easily get from Kies itself if I was going to go that route).
I've managed to find the previous version 4.1.1 via http://stockroms(dot)net/file/GalaxyNote2 - (replace the dot with a 'period' there) so I'll give that a whirl first.
Thanks for replying though!
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I'm not sure what happened... but, apparently ODIN won't allow my phone to connect to the port correctly.
So, I finally got the previous website working as well; so, now I'm downloading v 4.1.2 from there.
I have the USB debugging mode on, is there something else I should be doing?
If you update to 4.3...you WILL have a locked bootloader...and currently no good way to root..
Additionally....your KNOX flag will trip and your warranty is toast...if you attempt to root...( as of today, and until the devs can fix Sammy's latest patch)...
Beyond that...you can never go back to 4.1.2 again...
Stay on a 4.1.2 bootloader without KNOX and then you can flash every rom we have along with a full return to stock if you want...
An update to 4.3 will stop any means of going back....g
I guess this is true of the official OTA update people are getting?
Man, I don't want that!
gregsarg said:
If you update to 4.3...you WILL have a locked bootloader...and currently no good way to root..
Additionally....your KNOX flag will trip and your warranty is toast...if you attempt to root...( as of today, and until the devs can fix Sammy's latest patch)...
Beyond that...you can never go back to 4.1.2 again...
Stay on a 4.1.2 bootloader without KNOX and then you can flash every rom we have along with a full return to stock if you want...
An update to 4.3 will stop any means of going back....g
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Those bastards... what is this, Apple!? This is why I love Samsung and Android phones, being able to have control of your own product.
i10010110i said:
Those bastards... what is this, Apple!? This is why I love Samsung and Android phones, being able to have control of your own product.
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You know that Knox is a Samsung thing right? That and the Knox warranty flag that Samsung says voids their hardware warranty if triggered.
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You know that Knox is a Samsung thing right? That and the Knox warranty flag that Samsung says voids their hardware warranty if triggered.
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Yes, I'm completely aware... I should have said "loved", although I still love my phone and Samsung as a product; however, KNOX is really annoying at the moment.
I've been an Android lover for the past few years anyway, S2, S2 HD LTE, Sony Xperia Z, and now a Note 2. I really don't want to bash Samsung, because I think they make the best product in the market; but, yeah, this KNOX thing really needs to go.
Hello,
I'm relarively new to the Galaxy S3 realm, and after a brief experience with a defective SGH T999 that I returned for a refund (which I'm pretty sure shipped with an unlocked bootloader out of the box since T-Mobile is usually good with doing that with their devices), I'm thinking of getting an SGH i747 new and networked unlocked on Amazon for use with T-Mobile since the SGH i747 is the least expensive S3 variant out there with LTE capabilities. I don't want to actually make the purchase until I know these two things:
1) Can the bootloader be unlocked on the latest official firmware (which I believe is 4.3 according to my research)? If so, how?
2) If I can unlock the bootloader on the latest official firmware, what ROMs will I be able to use? I read somewhere that using a ROM designed for an different stock firmware can lead to problems (like how 4.0 firmware users can't use 4.1 firmware ROMs)
I'm hoping I can get this since it has great features for the money, but if I can't install ROMs on it, I'm going to have to look for a different device to purchase.
Thanks ahead of time!
EDIT: I found an article stating there was an All In One toolkit that would root, bootloader unlock, and install recovery for US variant galaxy S3's, and it linked to me to an XDA thread. However, after reading the XDA thread, it seems that it is only able to unlock bootloaders of Nexus devices. Can anyone confirm for me that this all in one toolkit can unlock the bootloader for the latest firmware of the ATT S3?
Link to the toolkit thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
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jasonmerc said:
Hello,
I'm relarively new to the Galaxy S3 realm, and after a brief experience with a defective SGH T999 that I returned for a refund (which I'm pretty sure shipped with an unlocked bootloader out of the box since T-Mobile is usually good with doing that with their devices), I'm thinking of getting an SGH i747 new and networked unlocked on Amazon for use with T-Mobile since the SGH i747 is the least expensive S3 variant out there with LTE capabilities. I don't want to actually make the purchase until I know these two things:
1) Can the bootloader be unlocked on the latest official firmware (which I believe is 4.3 according to my research)? If so, how?
2) If I can unlock the bootloader on the latest official firmware, what ROMs will I be able to use? I read somewhere that using a ROM designed for an different stock firmware can lead to problems (like how 4.0 firmware users can't use 4.1 firmware ROMs)
I'm hoping I can get this since it has great features for the money, but if I can't install ROMs on it, I'm going to have to look for a different device to purchase.
Thanks ahead of time!
EDIT: I found an article stating there was an All In One toolkit that would root, bootloader unlock, and install recovery for US variant galaxy S3's, and it linked to me to an XDA thread. However, after reading the XDA thread, it seems that it is only able to unlock bootloaders of Nexus devices. Can anyone confirm for me that this all in one toolkit can unlock the bootloader for the latest firmware of the ATT S3?
Link to the toolkit thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
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all s3i747 should already be bootloader unlocked. i bricked my first one trying to "unlock" the bootloader.lol. kind of.
as far as firmware i am assuming you mean bootloader/modem. once you are on NE4 and above firmware , trying to downgrade ,i.e. mj2 firmware will give you a nice looking paper weight.
custom ROMs ; flash away (after making a backup of course). i have never seen a custom ROM include the bootloader/firmware. although you need to always read the OP to make sure it is compatible with whatever your current firmware is.,i.e.(again) if its a ROM for nj2 your ne4 firmware may need to be upgraded to match. @audit13 or @dawgdoc can confirm/deny/provide more info i am sure.
hope this helps at least some.
good luck.
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
mrrocketdog said:
all s3i747 should already be bootloader unlocked. i bricked my first one trying to "unlock" the bootloader.lol. kind of.
as far as firmware i am assuming you mean bootloader/modem. once you are on NE4 and above firmware , trying to downgrade ,i.e. mj2 firmware will give you a nice looking paper weight.
custom ROMs ; flash away (after making a backup of course). i have never seen a custom ROM include the bootloader/firmware. although you need to always read the OP to make sure it is compatible with whatever your current firmware is.,i.e.(again) if its a ROM for nj2 your ne4 firmware may need to be upgraded to match. @audit13 or @dawgdoc can confirm/deny/provide more info i am sure.
hope this helps at least some.
good luck.
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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Are you SURE they are all unlocked out of box, regardless of firmware? I have seen guides as to how to unlock the bootloader for the i747 on 4.1.1 firmware, which would lead me to believe they aren't unlocked out of the box.
jasonmerc said:
Are you SURE they are all unlocked out of box, regardless of firmware? I have seen guides as to how to unlock the bootloader for the i747 on 4.1.1 firmware, which would lead me to believe they aren't unlocked out of the box.
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OK. if you've read different then no , i'm not SURE. but i thought they all were.
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
mrrocketdog said:
OK. if you've read different then no , i'm not SURE. but i thought they all were.
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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Well too late now, already ordered one...
jasonmerc said:
Well too late now, already ordered one...
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well i'll tell you the honest truth. nevermind bootloaders and whatnot. i gave my S3 away to upgrade to the htcm8. to do all over ; i would have kept it or ordered one like you , or off swappa ,etc. i miss it.
good luck
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
Looking in the all in one toolkit, it gives the user the option to root, busybox, and install custom recovery on a 4.3 ATT S3. From my knowledge, one needs an unlocked bootloader to install custom recoveries. Unless this is some sort of special recovery, it seems to me that this is in fact unlocked. Perhaps another user can confirm this.
thats why i mentioned audit13 and dawgdoc earlier. both more knowledgeable than me and i was hoping they would chyme in. or @DocHoliday77.
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
The bootoader is not locked. If you try to unlock it using software tools, you will brick it. I have never come across anyone on xda with an att s3 with a locked bootoader but I have come across a few that bricked their phone trying to unlock the bootoader.
Although att often locks the bootoader on their phones (e.g. note 3, s4, lg g2), they did not do this on the sgh-i747.
Once the phone is running the mjb or higher bootoader, you cannot flash an older bootoader.
Alright, thanks to both of you guys for the assistance. Just let out a huge breath of relief, I was scared my money went to waste. Can't wait for this to come in, and I'm eager to be a part of the i747 community on XDA!
Plus I got the red one
If you decide to flash anything to the phone, make sure you verify the bootloader version before flashing anything.
When you receive the phone, boot into download mode to confirm the model # as well.
audit13 said:
If you decide to flash anything to the phone, make sure you verify the bootloader version before flashing anything.
When you receive the phone, boot into download mode to confirm the model # as well.
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Yes, I do recall reading something about only being able to flash ROMs made for the specific bootloader of the phone. But if I were to flash a ROM for d2lte (designed to work with ALL Galaxy S3 models), I would assume it would work alright regardless of bootloader version?
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For stock ROMs, only flash for the d2att. For custom ROMs, only flash ROMs for the d2lte.
So no CM9 then eh?
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So no CM9 then eh?
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Well, d2lte and d2att roms.
There are a few quirks about particular roms, do not hesitate to ask more questions as they arise. Sometimes you will contradicting answers, or typos causing incorrect answers.
Just an update, the S3 arrived. Looks beautiful physically.
But beyond that...
(I happycried for a good 3 minutes after seeing this)
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jasonmerc said:
Just an update, the S3 arrived. Looks beautiful physically.
But beyond that...
(I happycried for a good 3 minutes after seeing this)
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That's a nice state to receive an i747. Before doing any updates to bootloader and modem or flashing any ROMs I would suggest doing the free sim unlock found in the forums. (Yes, even though the bootloader is unlocked the sim card does not come unlocked out of the box.) If you upgrade to the 4.3 bootloader or newer you will no longer be able to do the free sim unlock. Although there are always paid unlocks.
dawgdoc said:
That's a nice state to receive an i747. Before doing any updates to bootloader and modem or flashing any ROMs I would suggest doing the free sim unlock found in the forums. (Yes, even though the bootloader is unlocked the sim card does not come unlocked out of the box.) If you upgrade to the 4.3 bootloader or newer you will no longer be able to do the free sim unlock. Although there are always paid unlocks.
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Already flashed a ROM. Despite the seller claiming it was unlocked out of the box, it was not. I'll be flashing back to 4.1.1 stock to do so.
EDIT: This is the firmware I'll be flashing, I assume it's correct
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
man 'o man. 4.1.1. heck yeah !! happy for you (and envious). enjoy. :sly: @audit13 & @dawgdoc :thumbup:
(IF you were thinking about hitting the "thanks button" for this post ; please do not). this is for you guys. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
"all i can really do is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
As long as you didn't flash 4.3 or newer bootloaders you should be good.
I’m sorry if my English is not perfect since I’m from Malaysia and this is my first posting in XDA Forum. And I’m not sure if this is the right forum to post my questions to.
So recently I’ve bought a new Note 4, knowing that the international variant can be rooted easily. Having successfully rooted a few Samsung phones in recent years, I thought that the root method for Note 4 is more or less about the same (either through ODIN flashing, Kingroot, Towelroot etc). After some frustrating attempts, it seemed that I couldn’t get the phone rooted. I managed to get some sort of root using Kingoroot (verified by root checker, and Titanium Backup) but I couldn’t update the SU binaries.
Here are some phone details from the About Device info:
Model Number
SM-N910F
Android Version
5.0.1
Baseband Version
N910FXXU1BOC4
Kernel Version
3.10.40-4160876
Build Number
DONGCHAO.A916
However, from the Phone Info app, I got this detail:
Product Code:
SM-N910AZKECHN
CSC Country:
USA / US
Bootloader Version:
N910AUCU2COC6
PDA Version:
N910AUCU1COC4
CSC Version:
N910AATT1COC4
Baseband Version:
N910AUCU2COC6
Kernel Version
3.10.40-4160876
I’ve tried booting the phone in bootloader, and it says that the product name as SM-910A.
1. Does this mean that the actual phone model is SM-N910A with a European firmware SM-N910F installed?
2. If it is a yes, how is it possible that other firmware version can be installed on the AT&T variant? I was under the impression that any firmware must be signed by AT&T before it can be installed on the said model.
3. I’m quite concerned with the build number DONGCHAO.A916. I’ve tried to get more info about it but none can be found. Anyone know for which market is this firmware meant for?
4. Do I need to use only the firmware updates from AT&T in the future?
I have so many questions running in head right now but I’m afraid to tinker with the phone any further for fear of bricking it. I’ve never seen the AT&T stock firmware before so I don’t know how my phone might function with the stock rom in Malaysia.
Hope someone can shed a light on this. If it is indeed the SM-910A variant (which is weird since it is sold in the Asian market), I might be stuck with the locked bootloader with no rooting method as of now.
First thing you need is to know what you really have...
Download this and report back what you find
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Bootloader will block any firmware attempt but at&t branded.
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Shanghai.Knight said:
First thing you need is to know what you really have...
Download this and report back what you find
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
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That is exactly the app I used to check the phone info as posted above (the second part of the info, not the one from About Device).
I believe I cannot post the screenshot since my total post counts is less than 10. But please tell me what other info should I report here from the app
Apparently I was mistaken about posting the image file. Please refer to the attached screenshot for the info of my phone, including the info from the rom's About Device
Looks to me like you have an ATT Phone... Perhaps someone rooted the phone and edited the information to make it look like you have the international variant?
Shanghai.Knight said:
Looks to me like you have an ATT Phone... Perhaps someone rooted the phone and edited the information to make it look like you have the international variant?
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This shouldn't be possible since the only root obtained on the ATT variant was temp root. If the information was edited (build.prop), wouldn't it revert back to stock upon a reboot?
Also, speaking of reboot, shouldn't the phone not say that it's rooted since a reboot would unroot it?
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Im wondering if what you have is a clone and not genuine
giga8547 said:
Im wondering if what you have is a clone and not genuine
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That's the thing. I've actually thought of that but with all the standard Samsung built quality on this phone, I can't even tell. And I bought it at legit retailer with the Samsung warranty. Aside from the physical inspection, is there any way to test it through an app or something?
Here's the thing... EVERYTHING in the Samsung INFO app shows you have an ATT phone (See below)... The ONLY thing that is different is your Device "About" screen.
Something's fishy.
Model: n910A = ATT Model
Type= trlteatt = TR LTE AT&T
Bootloader = 910A = ATT
PDA = 910A = ATT
CSC = 910A = ATT
Baseband = 910A = ATT
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63526184#post63526184
It appears that it is possible to flash a different system.img file - to make it look like a N910F...
But in reality you have a N910A - ATT
If this upsets you, bring it back to the "genuine" samsung dealer and show him the Samsung INFO app and demand your money back...
You probably will not be able to get Marshmallow updates, except through ODIN...
Shanghai.Knight said:
Here's the thing... EVERYTHING in the Samsung INFO app shows you have an ATT phone (See below)... The ONLY thing that is different is your Device "About" screen.
Something's fishy.
Model: n910A = ATT Model
Type= trlteatt = TR LTE AT&T
Bootloader = 910A = ATT
PDA = 910A = ATT
CSC = 910A = ATT
Baseband = 910A = ATT
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63526184#post63526184
It appears that it is possible to flash a different system.img file - to make it look like a N910F...
But in reality you have a N910A - ATT
If this upsets you, bring it back to the "genuine" samsung dealer and show him the Samsung INFO app and demand your money back...
You probably will not be able to get Marshmallow updates, except through ODIN...
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I agree with you, with warranty he should return it and get his money back or a new phone.
I'm just curious here. OP, what country do you live in? In the US, that legitimate retailer would have to give you a refund.
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I believe he said he's from Malaysia...
giga8547 said:
Im wondering if what you have is a clone and not genuine
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Shanghai.Knight said:
Here's the thing... EVERYTHING in the Samsung INFO app shows you have an ATT phone (See below)... The ONLY thing that is different is your Device "About" screen.
Something's fishy.
Model: n910A = ATT Model
Type= trlteatt = TR LTE AT&T
Bootloader = 910A = ATT
PDA = 910A = ATT
CSC = 910A = ATT
Baseband = 910A = ATT
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63526184#post63526184
It appears that it is possible to flash a different system.img file - to make it look like a N910F...
But in reality you have a N910A - ATT
If this upsets you, bring it back to the "genuine" samsung dealer and show him the Samsung INFO app and demand your money back...
You probably will not be able to get Marshmallow updates, except through ODIN...
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Thanks for pointing out the other thread to me. I guess I have to wait until end of month to revisit the retailer which is considerably far from my place of work. I don't actually mind having the ATT variant if it could be rooted though. I believe it is the only Note 4 variant that cannot be rooted, isn't it?
spexwood said:
I'm just curious here. OP, what country do you live in? In the US, that legitimate retailer would have to give you a refund.
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I live and bought my phone in Malaysia
kentangz said:
Thanks for pointing out the other thread to me. I guess I have to wait until end of month to revisit the retailer which is considerably far from my place of work. I don't actually mind having the ATT variant if it could be rooted though. I believe it is the only Note 4 variant that cannot be rooted, isn't it?
I live and bought my phone in Malaysia
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As far as I know, the only root on this phone has only been temporarily root...
Sorry you got something different than what you paid for. I lived in Asia 12 years and occasionally dealt with this myself.
Some have tried to go back to earlier versions (4.4.x) but get stuck in boot loops, or soft brick. I don't think there is any way to root. Some threads to examine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/help-downgrade-att-note-4-sm-910a-5-0-0-t3212163
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/att-galaxy-note-4-n910a-5-1-1-root-cm-t3348539
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/help-downgrade-att-note-4-sm-n910a-5-0-t3210452
But even KitKat only had temporary root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/note-4-rooting-t3146579
Thats Exactly I am trying to do!!
Hi All,
I am using Note 4 (SM-N910A) which I purchased in United States, Originally this phone was locked on AT&T Carrier so I had to unlock it to use in India. It still running on 4.4.4 (KitKat) and there is no OTA update as well. I want to update my phone's firmware version to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) by SM-N910G's firmware (N910GDTU1DPD4_N910GODD1DPB5_N910GDDU1DPB4) but while doing so Odin is throwing error "Secure Check Fail: Aboot" (if I use latest Odin 3.11, in next line it says "eMMC write fail: ABOOT")
I was searching for the solution, and I stumble upon this thread. If someone knows how to achieve this (may be by reverse engineering) it would be AWESOME...
(Kindly let me know if you need more info)
Hope to get a positive reply
roronoa.zoro said:
Hi All,
I am using Note 4 (SM-N910A) which I purchased in United States, Originally this phone was locked on AT&T Carrier so I had to unlock it to use in India. It still running on 4.4.4 (KitKat) and there is no OTA update as well. I want to update my phone's firmware version to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) by SM-N910G's firmware (N910GDTU1DPD4_N910GODD1DPB5_N910GDDU1DPB4) but while doing so Odin is throwing error "Secure Check Fail: Aboot" (if I use latest Odin 3.11, in next line it says "eMMC write fail: ABOOT")
I was searching for the solution, and I stumble upon this thread. If someone knows how to achieve this (may be by reverse engineering) it would be AWESOME...
(Kindly let me know if you need more info)
Hope to get a positive reply
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If you have the SM-N910A phone you cannot put any other firmware on it except the official one. As of this time there is no MM but you can install 5.1.1 using Odin. There is a form that has the files and instructions to do so. When MM is released you will need to wait a little longer for someone to get the firmware files so that you can flash them with Odin.
There must be something ...
maluk said:
If you have the SM-N910A phone you cannot put any other firmware on it except the official one. As of this time there is no MM but you can install 5.1.1 using Odin. There is a form that has the files and instructions to do so. When MM is released you will need to wait a little longer for someone to get the firmware files so that you can flash them with Odin.
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Thanks for the prompt reply Maluk , But I believe in this post was create by kentangz, as he has N910A with N910F firmware .... my phone is already 18 months old and it has no warranty left... so I just want to install MM even if it trip Knox counter.
Can't I install MM after rooting my phone... Sorry if my questions are stupid.. I have next to no knowledge about any of this...
roronoa.zoro said:
Thanks for the prompt reply Maluk , But I believe in this post was create by kentangz, as he has N910A with N910F firmware .... my phone is already 18 months old and it has no warranty left... so I just want to install MM even if it trip Knox counter.
Can't I install MM after rooting my phone... Sorry if my questions are stupid.. I have next to no knowledge about any of this...
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This isn't a stupid question but it is asked often.
The N910A has a locked bootloader. Which means unless its an official AT&T firmware, you wont be able to flash anything else. Even if the Note 4 had a permanent root (which it doesn't) you would only be able to flash modified versions of the AT&T firmware. There really is nothing you can do except wait like the rest of us for AT&T to release the firmware of MM. If you do live in India then you could sell your phone and buy the international note 4 version which has an unlocked bootloader and root.
This thread is possibly about how Kentangz might have flashed something to make his phone think its the N910F phone but its still N910A AT&T locked bootloader.
Hi Kentangz,
i had exact situation and experience.. i just bought Note 4 recently, and the inFO under about is not tally with the Phone Info .. and even the sticker on back (back)
the sticker on back (battery removed) showing N910F, but all the bootloader, system pointing i using ATT version
i going to "talk" the that "genuine" guys, He has confimed that is devices from MYS itself, and original
how your phone now, do you sell it or ?
Hi, just bought an unlocked Note 4 from USA, it's the Verizon version.
I looked on your forum to find an answer, but I can't.
I'm from Canada, and I'd like to install a stock rom of the canadian version (n910w8), to have less Verizon/Amazon bloatware, and the french language available.
Considering that the N910W8 phone is pretty identical(from what I can see..), same CPU, would I brick my phone from installing this very rom "N910W8VLU1BOE2_N910W8OYA1BOE2_N910W8VLU1BOE2_HOME.tar.md5"?
And if so, why? And what are my alternatives?
see rooting and now you can unlock bootloader too first head to this post
then after that whatever your stock rom you can uninstall the blotware
here are another post for the blot which is safe to remove
and you can use that thing
I am using Indian sim and it is working great
'and you can use that thing'
That thing? The .md5 i mentionned?
When you boot the phone it says 'custom' and has a lock/unlock symbol?
You purchased it unlocked?
Futtermax said:
When you boot the phone it says 'custom' and has a lock/unlock symbol?
You purchased it unlocked?
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I purchased it unlocked, but it has a Verizon logo whenever I boot it. So, would I be able to install the n910w8 without any trouble? Or is there a way to "install it" and during the process if it is not compatible it will tell it to me?
xDanny1992x said:
I purchased it unlocked, but it has a Verizon logo whenever I boot it. So, would I be able to install the n910w8 without any trouble? Or is there a way to "install it" and during the process if it is not compatible it will tell it to me?
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He's trying to make sure that "unlocked" means that your bootloader is unlocked. It's a critical point, especially if your "unlocked" is referring to being open to all carriers.
If your bootloader is unlocked, you'll see an open padlock on the first boot screen. If the bootloader isn't unlocked, you won't be able to flash any ROMs until you unlock it.
douger1957 said:
He's trying to make sure that "unlocked" means that your bootloader is unlocked. It's a critical point, especially if your "unlocked" is referring to being open to all carriers.
If your bootloader is unlocked, you'll see an open padlock on the first boot screen. If the bootloader isn't unlocked, you won't be able to flash any ROMs until you unlock it.
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Now, after a few more research I understand what you guys were trying to make me understand haha
I'm unlocking my bootloader, but my main topic question remain unanswered.
Will my phone be able to take the n910w8 rom even if I have a n910v? (once my bootloader will be unlocked and everything..)
xDanny1992x said:
Now, after a few more research I understand what you guys were trying to make me understand haha
I'm unlocking my bootloader, but my main topic question remain unanswered.
Will my phone be able to take the n910w8 rom even if I have a n910v? (once my bootloader will be unlocked and everything..)
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The ROM, maybe. Will it work? Not without some serious help.
Since the Verizon variant of this phone isn't getting much developer love... it was locked until recently and true Developer Editions were rare and in smartphone terms, it's old... people are looking at the Snapdragon development.
The biggest headache will be getting the phone and data to work. The W8 is a GSM phone while Verizon uses CDMA.
douger1957 said:
The ROM, maybe. Will it work? Not without some serious help.
Since the Verizon variant of this phone isn't getting much developer love... it was locked until recently and true Developer Editions were rare and in smartphone terms, it's old... people are looking at the Snapdragon development.
The biggest headache will be getting the phone and data to work. The W8 is a GSM phone while Verizon uses CDMA.
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Ok, I guess I could say I'm a superhero, my name, SuperStupid -_-
I finally got the padlock logo, rooted my phone, installed TWRP, tried to flash n910w8 rom, it didnt work, so I told myself, why not wipe everything, so I did.
Now I have a phone without OS, but! I kept the padlock and TWRP...
A new successful achievment for SuperStupid...
I'm currently downloading (with my superFast 1mb/s connection) the full firmware of N910V, which I didnt think prior to wipe everything, to keep a copy...
And I hope that I'll only have to put the file on my SD card, and then flash it...
I'll stay with my Verizon bloatware, as soon as I get it back, I won't try again soon to do this ****!!!
xDanny1992x said:
Ok, I guess I could say I'm a superhero, my name, SuperStupid -_-
I finally got the padlock logo, rooted my phone, installed TWRP, tried to flash n910w8 rom, it didnt work, so I told myself, why not wipe everything, so I did.
Now I have a phone without OS, but! I kept the padlock and TWRP...
A new successful achievment for SuperStupid...
I'm currently downloading (with my superFast 1mb/s connection) the full firmware of N910V, which I didnt think prior to wipe everything, to keep a copy...
And I hope that I'll only have to put the file on my SD card, and then flash it...
I'll stay with my Verizon bloatware, as soon as I get it back, I won't try again soon to do this ****!!!
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You'll have to root again, ya know...
I have a Verizon Note 4 arriving today for use in Canada. The seller indicated that it is unlocked which I'm sure refers to the carrier and not the bootloader.
I've owned the Notes 1,2 and 3 and my most stable and satisfying experience was with the 3, not because it was the latest and greatest but because it was the only one I did not root and play around with. I'm getting older and I'm starting to value stability over features. I actually like stock touchwizz and enjoy the built in productivity of the spen. Carrier bloatware really is a minor inconvenience for me.
I've enjoyed the Note line but the Note 4 will be my last as the SD card and removable battery are very important to me. As long as this Verizon Note 4 gives me LTE coverage in the Greater Toronto area (which my research indicates it will) I'll keep it stock. A bonus would be if it shows up with Android 5.1.1 or is upgradeable via OTA or Kies. I don't really see any North American varient receiving Marshmallow and certainly not this Verizon one.
Can you flash N910W8 firmware/rom onto a N910V?
xDanny1992x said:
Hi, just bought an unlocked Note 4 from USA, it's the Verizon version.
I looked on your forum to find an answer, but I can't.
I'm from Canada, and I'd like to install a stock rom of the canadian version (n910w8), to have less Verizon/Amazon bloatware, and the french language available.
Considering that the N910W8 phone is pretty identical(from what I can see..), same CPU, would I brick my phone from installing this very rom "N910W8VLU1BOE2_N910W8OYA1BOE2_N910W8VLU1BOE2_HOME.tar.md5"?
And if so, why? And what are my alternatives?
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Same here with a N910V wanting to know if N910W8 can flash ok to it. (but already unlocked mine with custom N910V roms on it) Been running LineageOS roms OK for a while but just too many bugs for something dependable.
Runs nice until you really need it not freezing on you lol.
Did try a custom W8 rom that was only flashable after installing TWRPCAN 3.0.2 in place of TWRP 3.2.3 and it did startup but phone ran really hot and broken WiFi so ended up going back.