Hello everyone,
So I have an S4 Mini (NA7) on the Sprint network that I am looking to make a project out of. My understanding is that it's ESN is blacklisted (or no longer whitelisted) due to non-payment. My skill level is pretty low, but I've flashed recovery and rooted so far and am looking to have some fun and perhaps learn a few things like flash SPL and unlock CID.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Caduceous said:
Hello everyone,
So I have an S4 Mini (NA7) on the Sprint network that I am looking to make a project out of. My understanding is that it's ESN is blacklisted (or no longer whitelisted) due to non-payment. My skill level is pretty low, but I've flashed recovery and rooted so far and am looking to have some fun and perhaps learn a few things like flash SPL and unlock CID.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Hello
first of all always make a full backup
i don't know the usa laws but maybe there is possible to rewrite ESN without violating the law(or you simply don't care) but as far as know in this forum is forbidden topic
here is some nice tutorial about dead phone resurrection / revert to stock
http://<deletethis>true-android.blogspot.hu/2014/02/l520vpuamk2-android-422-jb-firmware-for.html
jodge said:
Hello
first of all always make a full backup
i don't know the usa laws but maybe there is possible to rewrite ESN without violating the law(or you simply don't care) but as far as know in this forum is forbidden topic
here is some nice tutorial about dead phone resurrection / revert to stock
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I'm not looking to break any laws or forum rules.
I have no fear of bricking it, so I'm open to try anything within the rules of the forum.
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I've got this touch pro2 cdma on US Cellular.
please advice if I can sim unlock this and if I could do some custom ROMs.
I've tried to read some stuff but it's hard to figure out all this.
There was a version of USCC to unlock some stuff but it said (not recommended)
pls advice
thank you
A SIM unlock will not allow you to flash a custom ROM. You need a HardSPL unlock to do that.
Miami_Son said:
A SIM unlock will not allow you to flash a custom ROM. You need a HardSPL unlock to do that.
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i was looking into hardspl and when it came to USCC it said (not recommended) ... that's why i got confused.
would you like to be a little bit more explicit pls?
i appreciate your reply
i would really appreciate some help
Don't know anything about USCC, but HardSPL will void your warranty and done wrong can brick your phone.
gottijr said:
i was looking into hardspl and when it came to USCC it said (not recommended) ... that's why i got confused.
would you like to be a little bit more explicit pls?
i appreciate your reply
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Miami_Son said:
Don't know anything about USCC, but HardSPL will void your warranty and done wrong can brick your phone.
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Miami: I believe USCC is an abbreviation for US Cellular. I'm not sure what the other "C" stands for, though.
gotttijr: If I understand you correctly, you're saying that you asked US Cellular about putting a Hard SPL on your device. If that's the case, then OF COURSE they would tell you not to do it! Changing the ROM of your device VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. You are doing this at your own risk. You don't have to tell them about doing it, though. There are tools to get it back to its stock conditions if you ever have to send it in for a warranty repair/exchange.
Hard SPL DOES NOT unlock your device to another service. If you want to do that, then ask your carrier for the unlock code. Tell them you need the code to be able to use it in another country, and they will normally give it to you with no problem. Hard SPL allows you to flash custom ROMs and other radios.
This is as far as I take you, grasshopper. Search and read. The answers will come to you.
cajunflavoredbob said:
Miami: I believe USCC is an abbreviation for US Cellular. I'm not sure what the other "C" stands for, though.
gotttijr: If I understand you correctly, you're saying that you asked US Cellular about putting a Hard SPL on your device. If that's the case, then OF COURSE they would tell you not to do it! Changing the ROM of your device VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. You are doing this at your own risk. You don't have to tell them about doing it, though. There are tools to get it back to its stock conditions if you ever have to send it in for a warranty repair/exchange.
Hard SPL DOES NOT unlock your device to another service. If you want to do that, then ask your carrier for the unlock code. Tell them you need the code to be able to use it in another country, and they will normally give it to you with no problem. Hard SPL allows you to flash custom ROMs and other radios.
This is as far as I take you, grasshopper. Search and read. The answers will come to you.
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again thanks for your reply
what I meant was that I've researched this forum for htc touch pro2 cdma and there was a thread about this hard spl and when it come to USC phones there was a statement (not recommended). I'm having an hard time finding that thread no.
I'm still looking for it.
would it be stable to run android on that phone?
gottijr said:
again thanks for your reply
what I meant was that I've researched this forum for htc touch pro2 cdma and there was a thread about this hard spl and when it come to USC phones there was a statement (not recommended). I'm having an hard time finding that thread no.
I'm still looking for it.
would it be stable to run android on that phone?
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Are you saying you haven't seen the sub-forum clearly labeled Touch Pro2 CDMA and Touch Pro2, Tilt2 Android Developement?
Both of your questions are seriously the very first thread of each of them.
gottijr said:
would it be stable to run android on that phone?
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Android isn't stable on any phone not designed for it. Most of the people running it on a dual-boot setup have to live without some functionality and/or other quirks.
gottijr said:
I've got this touch pro2 cdma on US Cellular.
please advice if I can sim unlock this and if I could do some custom ROMs.
I've tried to read some stuff but it's hard to figure out all this.
There was a version of USCC to unlock some stuff but it said (not recommended)
pls advice
thank you
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I got a USCC TP2 unlocked working with T-Mobile. Just follow all of the instructions given by the letter. Go over here:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/cdma-tp2-upgrades/
Read the sticky threads. After unlocking and everything you can choose a new ROM that runs better than stock. USCC TP2 stick with CDMA ROMs and radios. Never install a GSM ROM or Radio.
Thanks again guys. So what rom would u recommend? There was the thread with radio unloc where it says for us celular not recommended. Can anyone advice on that one?
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gottijr said:
Thanks again guys. So what rom would u recommend? There was the thread with radio unloc where it says for us celular not recommended. Can anyone advice on that one?
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If I had a nickel for every time a new member asked "What ROM should I choose?" I'd be a very wealthy man.
Either flash a ROM or don't. Either way, only YOU can recommend a ROM for yourself. There are several for you to try. Just keep flashing ROMs until you find one you like.
No one can give you advice on an unlock thread without seeing it. Post a link to whatever you're talking about or move on.
Hi guys this is my first Android device after a few years with an iPhone, now have a N7105.
This device is carrier branded in terms of software with what I assume is a custom ROM from the Telco?
Can I flash the phone to the latest stock ROM, an international version? From what I've read the latest Hong Kong ROM would be fine.
Needs to work in Australia on Telstra's 4G network.
Does anybody have a seriously easy to follow guide for this process?
And finally does this process void my warranty? Anyway to avoid that?
Good day newcomer!
First of all, congratulations on your first Android device and a warm welcome into our community. I'm sure you might be sick and tired of the same boring interface offered by all iGadgets and that jailbreaking and carrier locking stuff.
I must assure you that Android might be a teeny-meeny difficult to use for a first time migrator but once you're enlightened with all the processes and jargons, you would surely regret the every penny you spent to own your iPhone.
Now, for all the N7105 related development, you can head over to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1960
For all the latest stock ROMs head over to: www.sammobile.com/firmware/ Find your model, select the region you want and download the ROM. You can use their guide on how to flash/install stock ROMs, proovided on their website.
Carrier Unlock thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Flashing stock ROMs doesn't voids your warranty only custom ROMs but you can always revert back to stock ROM making your warranty intact again. But all this could increase your flashing counter which can be resetted using scripts which is currently not available for N7105.
Last but not the least, you can always Google your queries and never call yourself noob in our community.
We are always happy to help you. BEST OF LUCK!
Holala...
welcome to sammy world.
^_^ noob? We are all noobs. We came here to learn. But we shld be an active learner here. We help each other.... BUT....
Make sure you use the search function first on all your question. Most of the basic question is normally being asked by others.
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When you decide to do something to your phone based on certain thread (root, custom rom, custom kernel, mod nd theme), read the OP and full thread carefully. Only proceed once u know what to do.
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When u face problems with ur device, don't panic... evrything will have a solutions. Even the worst case, we still have samsung service center. ^_^
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Last thing, our note 2 is the best samsung device. Which actually with stock rom nd kernel + root, u will have the best experienced alrd.
Good luck with ur new device.
Sent from my GT-N7105, at the corner of this rounded earth.
I have never flashed a custom rom on an Android device before. i am interested in doing so and learning the process, as I am confident that given the correct guidance, it would be rather simple. However, I have been unable to find a single, comprehensive, noob-friendly guide for all the intricacies and subtleties associated with the process for the LG OG. And I mean detailed, like hold-my-hand-step-by-step noob friendly. If someone would be willing to take the time to compile such a thread, it would without question be sticky-worthy, and be an invaluable asset to both the forum members who are sick and tired of noobs asking uninformed questions, and for my fellow noobs who ask these questions. Best Regards.
No offense,but if you are a newbie,better let the phone as is. No one is born with the knowledge,but also no one will give this kind of informations to someone who don't master the ABC. All i can say is to read the FAQ's. Search and read around. If you want something well done,do it yourself. Think for yourself,try to understand the processes involved in flashing a custom rom. Don't learn by gestures. It's the only advice i can give you. You do realise if someone makes this tutorial(although there are some by now,just look for them) and you screw up something(because there is no 100% noob proof solution,something may go wrong even for "professionals"),you will blame that person. So,again, read and learn yourself. You have all the necessary infos here.
Fair enough. Ive rooted/ unlocked my phone, messed around with stock .kdz, etc but just looking on moving on to the next level.
chevro1et said:
Fair enough. Ive rooted/ unlocked my phone, messed around with stock .kdz, etc but just looking on moving on to the next level.
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I followed this guide to prepair my European E975 to installa a Custom Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450258
So now i don't know if Wipe data + factory reset + Wipe cache + Wipe dalvik cache will delete all file in the internal memory..
Someone know this info?
Hello,I've been a long time lurker here.First of all I would to say hi to everyone in this wonderful community as it seems,and apologize for starting my first thread asking for help.Anyways my Galaxy s3 i337 from Att shows imei 0.Is there anyway to return it to normal without one of those box/dongle things? This is not illegal by the way,because my imei is not blacklisted.I just lost it.Thank you very much I am desperate I would appreciate any help Please
Things I've tried:
Odin to stock
Clear data
Return to 100% stock
Nick3232 said:
Hello,I've been a long time lurker here.First of all I would to say hi to everyone in this wonderful community as it seems,and apologize for starting my first thread asking for help.Anyways my Galaxy s3 i337 from Att shows imei 0.Is there anyway to return it to normal without one of those box/dongle things? This is not illegal by the way,because my imei is not blacklisted.I just lost it.Thank you very much I am desperate I would appreciate any help Please
Things I've tried:
Odin to stock
Clear data
Return to 100% stock
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Things you should have tried:
Search - this has been covered extensively in the forums. Since i took the time to respond here is a link http://bit.ly/IFxHSs
Nick3232 said:
Hello,I've been a long time lurker here.First of all I would to say hi to everyone in this wonderful community as it seems,and apologize for starting my first thread asking for help.Anyways my Galaxy s3 i337 from Att shows imei 0.Is there anyway to return it to normal without one of those box/dongle things? This is not illegal by the way,because my imei is not blacklisted.I just lost it.Thank you very much I am desperate I would appreciate any help Please
Things I've tried:
Odin to stock
Clear data
Return to 100% stock
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Sorry to say but this thread is for the GS3, NOT the gs4 (ie-i337) you are in the wrong forum.
scotteb said:
Sorry to say but this thread is for the GS3, NOT the gs4 (ie-i337) you are in the wrong forum.
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Got confused Mine is the s3 i747
Hi all,
I have been an iPhone user for a long time and have become frustrated with the methodical cycling of old tech via new OS', so I want to switch over to Android. That beginning said, I want to upgrade my phone to Cyanogenmod 11 (M5 I believe?) but I definitely need some technical help. I am not looking to brick my phone.
I read a few guides on how one goes about upgrading their device but there are still some points I am unsure of. A large area of confusion for me at the moment is this:
-What is the difference between a unlocked bootloader and a rooted device? My understanding is that an unlocked bootloader is more basic, like having access to the "BIOS" in your phone. A rooted device, on the other hand, pertains to the OS, as if one was upgrading between Ubuntu and Windows. I am confused because the article I read states that I can flash a custom ROM in the unlocked bootloader, without rooting. If this is the case, why would anyone want root access?
-Nightly vs. snaphot vs. stable: I understand that these represent levels of stability that increases from nightly to stable. My question is regarding updating. If I install a nightly/snapshot, will I have to flash/wipe/etc every time I want to install an upgrading nightly?
-Lastly, I have had on my eye on this guide for when I upgrade: (REMOVE BRACKETS FROM "COM")
true-android.blogspot.[com]/2013/12/update-verizon-galaxy-nexus-sch-i515-to_17.html
Is that good guide to go by? Does that make any assumptions about upgrading that new user like me would not be aware of?
Thank you for any help.
Thanks for the help boys
genheals said:
Thanks for the help boys
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Do you still need help? Since you made a post saying thank you.
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