Hi Guys, I'm considering purchasing a Note 3 that's currently on ATT and having it unlocked to work on T-Mobile. Once I unlock it, when I am looking to have it rooted, do I follow the steps for T-Mobile root, or for ATT root? Also, when flashing roms, would I use a T-mobile or ATT kernel?
I have a lot of experience rooting devices, but have never tried rooting an unlocked device from a different carrier. Thanks for your help.
Eyezayah said:
Hi Guys, I'm considering purchasing a Note 3 that's currently on ATT and having it unlocked to work on T-Mobile. Once I unlock it, when I am looking to have it rooted, do I follow the steps for T-Mobile root, or for ATT root? Also, when flashing roms, would I use a T-mobile or ATT kernel?
I have a lot of experience rooting devices, but have never tried rooting an unlocked device from a different carrier. Thanks for your help.
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Follow the steps for the N900A (ATT variant). By following the directions for another device you're asking for a brick.
Rooting a locked or unlocked device is no different. The only difference may be differences in the EFS/NV items after a unlock which are completely separate from the system.
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You'll need to use everything from the AT&T section.
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Eyezayah said:
Hi Guys, I'm considering purchasing a Note 3 that's currently on ATT and having it unlocked to work on T-Mobile. Once I unlock it, when I am looking to have it rooted, do I follow the steps for T-Mobile root, or for ATT root? Also, when flashing roms, would I use a T-mobile or ATT kernel?
I have a lot of experience rooting devices, but have never tried rooting an unlocked device from a different carrier. Thanks for your help.
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Same here. Just bought an unlocked ATT Note 3 to use on T-Mobile.
To confirm, follow all the steps for ATT only yes?
Anyone have step by step instructions? Best ROM's to use for this scenario (Att Note 3 on TM), kernel links etc...
Thanks.
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Hi, I bought my phone from my carrier on a two years contract. It's locked to my carrier only and the model is Samsung I9195- Galaxy S4 Mini. Now, will I be able to install Philz CWM and root this device and that install custom roms?
I read many guides and they all point out that when installing clockworkmod, ones phone should be internationally unlocked.
We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier
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Does this mean I'm doomed to a regular Sammy firmware for the next two years?
I have searched and haven't found any info on how to do this, so please bear with me.
I recently purchased an AT&T LG G3 with the intention of unlocking it and putting it on T-Mobile. I unlocked it and it is now, for the most part, functioning. There are only a few issues: my MMS doesn't work at all and it has all of the AT&T stuff pre-installed. I wan't to download and install the base KitKat kernal on my phone, but I don't know where to get it and I don't want to risk bricking my phone.
So my questions for you are these:
1. Where can I get the base kernal for the LG G3?
2. Will installing that kernal cause any problems with my phone?
3. Are there any suggestions for something else I can do?
Thank you all!
mascaliente said:
I have searched and haven't found any info on how to do this, so please bear with me.
I recently purchased an AT&T LG G3 with the intention of unlocking it and putting it on T-Mobile. I unlocked it and it is now, for the most part, functioning. There are only a few issues: my MMS doesn't work at all and it has all of the AT&T stuff pre-installed. I wan't to download and install the base KitKat kernal on my phone, but I don't know where to get it and I don't want to risk bricking my phone.
So my questions for you are these:
1. Where can I get the base kernal for the LG G3?
2. Will installing that kernal cause any problems with my phone?
3. Are there any suggestions for something else I can do?
Thank you all!
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How are you planning on flashing anything on a d850??
You cannot flash anything on the D850, because the bootloader is still locked. The kernel is stock so there is no need for change. Check your apn settings to see if there is a T-mobile apn, Google is your friend if it is not there.
Sent from my LG-D850
Sinterion said:
You cannot flash anything on the D850, because the bootloader is still locked. The kernel is stock so there is no need for change. Check your apn settings to see if there is a T-mobile apn, Google is your friend if it is not there.
Sent from my LG-D850
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The bootloader on this phone isn't stock. It has the AT&T boot logo, AT&T bloatware, and some AT&T configurations in the settings.
mascaliente said:
The bootloader on this phone isn't stock. It has the AT&T boot logo, AT&T bloatware, and some AT&T configurations in the settings.
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Your bootloader is locked. Sell your d850 and buy the d851
mascaliente said:
The bootloader on this phone isn't stock. It has the AT&T boot logo, AT&T bloatware, and some AT&T configurations in the settings.
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That is stock D850 from AT&T.
Unless you figured out a way to unlock the bootloader, which, someone asking these kinds of questions wouldn't be able to..
Milkshakes00 said:
That is stock D850 from AT&T.
Unless you figured out a way to unlock the bootloader, which, someone asking these kinds of questions wouldn't be able to..
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I'm new to this, but I'm not incompetent. I found this tutorial www dot androidrootz dot com/2014/07/how-to-unroot-lg-g3-all-variants dot html, my only question now is if I install the T-Mobile firmware will it in anyway damage the device?
Can't flash anything other than stock at&t firmware unless you wanna brick your device
Sent from my LG-D850
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I'm new to this, but I'm not incompetent. I found this tutorial www dot androidrootz dot com/2014/07/how-to-unroot-lg-g3-all-variants dot html, my only question now is if I install the T-Mobile firmware will it in anyway damage the device?
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I think what they are trying to tell you is:
1. only T-Mobile G3's have unlocked boot loaders
2. so only T-mobiles can be rom flashed
3. AT&T boot-loaders are locked, so you can not flash the rom.
Lol the irony. So he/she bought the at&t phone that comes with a locked boot loader (nothing to do with root) and wants to put it on T-Mobile that already have unlocked bootloader? Lmao... Read read and understand what you are asking before talking back to people that are trying to help you.
mascaliente said:
The bootloader on this phone isn't stock. It has the AT&T boot logo, AT&T bloatware, and some AT&T configurations in the settings.
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icon sets defined in build.prop not the bootloader. If you had bothered to look around here you would have seen at least two methods to change them back to stock. As for bloat, that is not bootloader either, just system apps.
mascaliente said:
I'm new to this, but I'm not incompetent.
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Seems like you are very, very, very new. A bit less self confidence and more humility will help.
sonspot said:
Lol the irony. So he/she bought the at&t phone that comes with a locked boot loader (nothing to do with root) and wants to put it on T-Mobile that already have unlocked bootloader? Lmao... Read read and understand what you are asking before talking back to people that are trying to help you.
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I have a general question for my note 2 possibly moving to a note 4. Can someone tell me the difference between unlocking a phone ans rooting. My note 2 is att and rooted and have it on the straight talk Sim. I picked up a new note 4 for 300 bucks can rooting it do the same as unlocking it.
I'm not in USA but believe I can help clarify. Unlocking relates to the ability to use your phone
on a different network than what it's locked to.
Rooting is completely different, it gives you total control over your device. However be aware that ATT version of N4 is locked up tight and cannot be rooted at the moment. May I spontaneously combust if my facts are wrong.
Hahaha OK well thank you I'll get it unlocked for starters. Straight talk runs on the ATT network so I'll get it unlocked to safe
What is the best way to unlock a phone? Is it a similar to do like flashing via Odin?
You purchase a code, then you put in a different carrier sim card, then type in the code, and the phone is carrier unlocked. No flashing necessary.
Rooting means gaining access to the file system of your phone to install apps, delete files, etc.
If you have no warranty on your phone, you may be able to downgrade to 4.1.1, unlock, and run OTA updates to get back to KK.
I have the Canadian version (sgh-i317m) of the Note 2 that was running the latest 4.4.2. I used Odin to flash back to stock 4.1.1 which tripped the knox counter, unlocked, and flashed back to stock 4.4.2.
Knowing we are all seeking some way of obtaining root without some long and complex procedure. Since Sprint and Verizon use the same technology is it possible to flash a Verizon rom on a unlocked rooted Sprint note 4?
Jack143 said:
Knowing we are all seeking some way of obtaining root without some long and complex procedure. Since Sprint and Verizon use the same technology is it possible to flash a Verizon rom on a unlocked rooted Sprint note 4?
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No you can't flash anything but sprint roms on that device
Hey guys, just had a question. I have a SM-N920A phone. Will it brick my phone if i flash it through ODIN with "N920TUVS5ERC1" thats meant for the SM-N920T Tmobile Note 5. I hate the AT&T bloatware and would like to have the Tmobile Version of the Note 5. Just not sure if the Tmobile Firmware will brick my AT&T phone. Will it work ?
Thanks guys
euserdb said:
Hey guys, just had a question. I have a SM-N920A phone. Will it brick my phone if i flash it through ODIN with "N920TUVS5ERC1" thats meant for the SM-N920T Tmobile Note 5. I hate the AT&T bloatware and would like to have the Tmobile Version of the Note 5. Just not sure if the Tmobile Firmware will brick my AT&T phone. Will it work ?
Thanks guys
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It will not work. Locked bootloader for AT&T signed software. Maybe it will flash but virtually no chance it will boot. Even if it did boot, there most likely won't be any cell service.
Oh ok, i see. Yeah you problaly need the same basebands or something for the firmware to work. Well, thanks i appreciate it
If you did get it to boot, using an unlocked modem firmware would be the trick to getting cell service again.
Please, please, don't flame me if I bumped this as it's been inactive for a while... but I wanted to know if there was any progress with this?
I also have a Note 5 N920A that I'd basically like to make into a N920T. I understand that the bootloader is unlocked, but where keys exist, is there not a way to unlock it? I've been out of the development community for quite a while and will catch up a little but I hope someone would have time enough to explain a little.
I unlocked this phone and use it on T-mobile but it doesn't get service where the almost identical T-mobile version of the phone does...
What if I left the bootloader alone and just wanted to take full advantage of T-Mobile's LTE bands? Can I just flash an unlocked modem from _____?
What're the workaround options for this?
Please and thanks in advance
I've been searching for the answer to the same, if not similar, question. I'm trying to find a way or work-around to get T-mobile wifi calling to work.