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I just got a SGH-I747M, which is supposed to be unlocked. Two questions, please.
a) What's the difference between SGH-I747 and I747M?
b) How can I check if it's actually factory unlocked?
aatifahmad said:
I just got a SGH-I747M, which is supposed to be unlocked. Two questions, please.
a) What's the difference between SGH-I747 and I747M?
b) How can I check if it's actually factory unlocked?
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i747M is the Canadian version.
1747 is AT&T's version
Try to install a different sim card to check
dirtbikerr450 said:
i747M is the Canadian version.
1747 is AT&T's version
Try to install a different sim card to check
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Thank you so much for replying. So my phone is unlocked, and on Rogers Canada. Can I flash the Bell Canada OTA Leak from SamFirmware onto this phone? Does carrier matter in that?
you can flash whatever you want from within this forum since its the same phone. Yes you can flash the Bell OTA leak (needs to be LH1) just follow the steps in the thread and then flash the Rogers Modem afterwards if it flashes the Bell Modem.
dirtbikerr450 said:
i747M is the Canadian version.
1747 is AT&T's version
Try to install a different sim card to check
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jebise101 said:
you can flash whatever you want from within this forum since its the same phone. Yes you can flash the Bell OTA leak (needs to be LH1) just follow the steps in the thread and then flash the Rogers Modem afterwards if it flashes the Bell Modem.
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Ok, one more question, please (I don't want to end up with an expensive brick). I am in Pakistan, and the phone is factory unlocked with Rogers Canada branding. If I grab the Bell Canada OTA update from Sammobile, will it lock my phone? and, is it safe to flash the OTA through Odin? It is currently working with a local carrier, so I assume that it's actually unlocked, but any way to verify that?
Also, you mentioned "follow the steps in thread"... what thread are you referring to?
I'm currently on Rogers LH1... do I need to flash Bell LH1 first before applying the OTA?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Once it is unlocked flashing other roms won't relock it.
If you are flashing the firmware via Odin, it will usually include the modem with it. So flash the Rogers one after if you want. It really won't matter which modem you use because you're not even in Canada to begin with.
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There is a flashing guide sticky in the forums. Please read it to understand how flashing works.
OTA via Odin is fine, but getting CWM on your phone and flashing roms through it is a simpler and safer way in my opinion.
Anyways, please read the sticky for more information. Everything you need is in there, so search please.
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a big question, I have a 747m from a friend (Telcel Mexico), and wants to mount the same ROM and settings that I have on my i747 AT & T (ROM use Hyperdrive).
I can work with identically 747m with my i747? or talk about that do not support any ROM, Kernel Root, Modems etc. between one and another device?
Thanks, sorry for the English, use translator
jebise101 said:
you can flash whatever you want from within this forum since its the same phone. Yes you can flash the Bell OTA leak (needs to be LH1) just follow the steps in the thread and then flash the Rogers Modem afterwards if it flashes the Bell Modem.
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can i flash custom sgh-1747 roms on my sgh-1747M? there's not much for the canadian version
aeduardors said:
a big question, I have a 747m from a friend (Telcel Mexico), and wants to mount the same ROM and settings that I have on my i747 AT & T (ROM use Hyperdrive).
I can work with identically 747m with my i747? or talk about that do not support any ROM, Kernel Root, Modems etc. between one and another device?
Thanks, sorry for the English, use translator
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You're best solution would be to check the thread. From what I know, the Telcel one is really similar to the AT&T one.
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I have a rooted 4.1.2 but have no idea how to get a 4.3 and could not find the help/search to find this.
Can anyone help?
tdoto said:
I have a rooted 4.1.2 but have no idea how to get a 4.3 and could not find the help/search to find this.
Can anyone help?
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What I did was to download the firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and then use Odin to flash it onto the phone.
THIS WILL OVERWRITE EVERYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE (not the external SD card, just the internal storage)
I ended up with a stock 4.3 device.
Hope this helps,
Chris
Thanks Chris. The only thing is the firmware that this site has probably has bloatware correct?
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gorfchris said:
What I did was to download the firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and then use Odin to flash it onto the phone.
THIS WILL OVERWRITE EVERYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE (not the external SD card, just the internal storage)
I ended up with a stock 4.3 device.
Hope this helps,
Chris
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i dont see a 4.3 att firmware in ter? where did u find one
vignesh1985 said:
i dont see a 4.3 att firmware in ter? where did u find one
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You might have to register to get the firmwares to list. Once you do, you can just enter I317M in the "Search device here..." field, and then it will list all the different firmwares, both 4.3 and 4.1.2 for all of the cell providers.
Chris
gorfchris said:
You might have to register to get the firmwares to list. Once you do, you can just enter I317M in the "Search device here..." field, and then it will list all the different firmwares, both 4.3 and 4.1.2 for all of the cell providers.
Chris
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did tat already n tried again. sry, i dont see a 4.3 for USA AT&T software. i see 4.3 for others only
vignesh1985 said:
did tat already n tried again. sry, i dont see a 4.3 for USA AT&T software. i see 4.3 for others only
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I just assumed that you had a 317M since that's what is in the subject. I failed to realize you were a different poster. AT&T is just an I317 and searching with that does yield some AT&T firmwares, and you are quite right there is no 4.3 version of it there for me either.
I got the following from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573955&page=7
Here is the OTA file http://www.mediafire.com/download/00kavsl80t0gkh9/I317UCUBMK6.zip
Use recovery to flash it. Only works if updated from MH3 build.
You might want to read the whole thread before downloading. I stopped at page 7 of 29 There's probably more information further in the discussion, but you probably want to read that on your own.
Cheers,
Chris
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tdoto said:
Thanks Chris. The only thing is the firmware that this site has probably has bloatware correct?
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Well it will be the official firmware file that would have gotten installed from the "update software" if your phone was stock...
Chris
vignesh1985 said:
i dont see a 4.3 att firmware in ter? where did u find one
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vignesh1985 said:
did tat already n tried again. sry, i dont see a 4.3 for USA AT&T software. i see 4.3 for others only
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I see you're looking for STOCK AT&T 4.3 firmware... look HERE for more info>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
Hopefully that solves your problem...
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Hey guys i just got this phone its on stock rom 4.3 .....can it be network unlocked please so i can use my jamaican networks ,if so how can i go about it,
dorian2kx said:
Hey guys i just got this phone its on stock rom 4.3 .....can it be network unlocked please so i can use my jamaican networks ,if so how can i go about it,
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If I remember right, once on 4.3 you can no longer use the free unlock method. You will have to buy a code online. If you have a T999, you can try flashing the 4.1.1 modem and see if you can do it though. You wont get any signal if you are on a 4.3 rom until you flash back to the 4.3 modem btw.
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DocHoliday77 said:
If I remember right, once on 4.3 you can no longer use the free unlock method. You will have to buy a code online. If you have a T999, you can try flashing the 4.1.1 modem and see if you can do it though. You wont get any signal if you are on a 4.3 rom until you flash back to the 4.3 modem btw.
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Thanks bro I'll give it a try, but I'll have to root first before I can flash the 4.1 modem or I can just go straight away and do it through Odin?
dorian2kx said:
Thanks bro I'll give it a try, but I'll have to root first before I can flash the 4.1 modem or I can just go straight away and do it through Odin?
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You dont need to be rooted, but you do need a custom recovery (TWRP or CWM) in order to flash the modem. I never made any odin flashable packages for the modems, only recovery flashable.
Just so you know, flashing a custom recovery will void your warranty if its still valid and you care about that.
Thanks bro, I don't care about warranty.... So all I have to do now is flash a recovery then flash the modem, hmm wonder if anyone has ever got it to work like that before tho.... If it doesn't tho can u recommend a cheap unlocking site please
dorian2kx said:
Thanks bro, I don't care about warranty.... So all I have to do now is flash a recovery then flash the modem, hmm wonder if anyone has ever got it to work like that before tho.... If it doesn't tho can u recommend a cheap unlocking site please
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All I remember for sure is that on 4.1.2, samsung patched against this unlock method, but we were still able to flash the 4.1.1 modem and unlock. In 4.3, you cant use an older modem or youll get no signal, but Im just not sure if you can still use the free unlock method that way.
Ebay had several very cheap options at one point. Also, http://gsmliberty.net has/had(?) a promo where if you posted a video of yourself unlocking using their method they would refund you your money, essentially making it free. Not sure if that is still valid though.
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There were several mentions of specific sellers that only charged a few bucks in the unlock thread if you want to dig in to find them.
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
dorian2kx said:
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
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its normal, follow the unlock procedures and see if it works.. high possibility it may not work but worth a shot
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dorian2kx said:
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
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serio22 said:
its normal, follow the unlock procedures and see if it works.. high possibility it may not work but worth a shot
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Yup, and let us know whether it does or not, so everyone knows for future reference.
Do i need to flash a particular 4.1 modem or i can just use any one cause I tried but when i get into service menu the options are no longer there
dorian2kx said:
Do i need to flash a particular 4.1 modem or i can just use any one cause I tried but when i get into service menu the options are no longer there
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Any 4.1.1 modem, as long as its one for your model device. If you wanted you could see if flashing a 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 rom would make a difference, but as before, I kinda doubt it will.
When we were updated to 4.1.2, and found that the unlock method was patched, all we had to do was flash an older modem. Didnt matter what build it was from.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Any 4.1.1 modem, as long as its one for your model device. If you wanted you could see if flashing a 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 rom would make a difference, but as before, I kinda doubt it will.
When we were updated to 4.1.2, and found that the unlock method was patched, all we had to do was flash an older modem. Didnt matter what build it was from.
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i guess this way is ok.
use rom 4,1,1 and the modem for rom 4.1.1, phone should work fine, hope someone can try this way. and tell us the result.
Hi all. Just looking for some info/direction. I haven't used my s3 for awhile. My daughter wants to try out Android so im going to let her use it for a bit. I just flashed back to rooted stock image. Didn't realize its still on 4.1.1 and boot loader is MG2. I've been doing some reading and the info is kind of all over the place. Anyone have any info on best/safest way to upgrade? Should I unroot and take OTA's...or flash a stock ROM....thanks for any info and tips.
I recommend flashing back to stock 4.1.1 ROM without root, then run ota updates until you got the most recent kit kat.
audit13 said:
I recommend flashing back to stock 4.1.1 ROM without root, then run ota updates until you got the most recent kit kat.
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Thank you. That's kind of the way I was leaning. Im gonna look around for stock build.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I read you can still root after update?
this might help.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
mrrocketdog said:
this might help.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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Thank you! I'll check it out. Appreciate it.
jasvncnt1 said:
Thank you. That's kind of the way I was leaning. Im gonna look around for stock build.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I read you can still root after update?
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If you are on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2, any update you install will require you to update bootloader and modem. 4.1.1 was the last full unrooted ROM available for AT&T. Everything else was OTA. Once you OTA to 4.3 JB or 4.4 KK please keep in mind that you can no longer downgrade the bootloader or you will brick your device.
But yes, you can still root the device as far as I have been able to tell.
aybarrap1 said:
If you are on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2, any update you install will require you to update bootloader and modem. 4.1.1 was the last full unrooted ROM available for AT&T. Everything else was OTA. Once you OTA to 4.3 JB or 4.4 KK please keep in mind that you can no longer downgrade the bootloader or you will brick your device.
But yes, you can still root the device as far as I have been able to tell.
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Thanks. Hmmmm thats right. Guess I need to think about it and see if the upgrade is worth it.
The most recent KK custom ROMs will require a KK bootloader and KK modem.
So I went back to stock (no root) when I go settings and update it tells me there is no update?
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Did you flash back to stock using the 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com?
audit13 said:
Did you flash back to stock using the 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com?
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I tried that and had same issue then I used Kies and same thing keeps telling you me no update available. Then something about it will recheck in case amount of time.
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I recall seeing a post from another XDA member that said the update asked him to wait. He tried again in a few hours and the OTA update worked.
Just make sure you are not rooted and running a stock recovery.
audit13 said:
I recall seeing a post from another XDA member that said the update asked him to wait. He tried again in a few hours and the OTA update worked.
Just make sure you are not rooted and running a stock recovery.
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Thanks. Guess I'll just wait. Def not rooted.
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jasvncnt1 said:
Thanks. Guess I'll just wait. Def not rooted.
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If you have not upgraded yet, please be aware that if you are planning to unlock, you must do so BEFORE upgrading. Free unlock is no longer available after update, you will need to buy code, and these are costly, like 20 bucks
galets said:
If you have not upgraded yet, please be aware that if you are planning to unlock, you must do so BEFORE upgrading. Free unlock is no longer available after update, you will need to buy code, and these are costly, like 20 bucks
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True...our you can see if your mobile carrier will give an unlock code. No guarantees...especially if under contract.
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galets said:
If you have not upgraded yet, please be aware that if you are planning to unlock, you must do so BEFORE upgrading. Free unlock is no longer available after update, you will need to buy code, and these are costly, like 20 bucks
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aybarrap1 said:
True...our you can see if your mobile carrier will give an unlock code. No guarantees...especially if under contract.
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Thanks! I'm not looking to unlock. The phones no longer on contract. Just upgrade the firmware so my daughter can take Android for a spin. She's 12. She has already used IPhone and now she's on Windows. Time for her to try out Android.
I suggest unlocking now before upgrading as the unlock codes may not be that cheap. I know for the Canadian s3, it about $18.
jasvncnt1 said:
Thanks! I'm not looking to unlock. The phones no longer on contract. Just upgrade the firmware so my daughter can take Android for a spin. She's 12. She has already used IPhone and now she's on Windows. Time for her to try out Android.
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Just because you are not looking to unlock it _right_now_ doesn't mean you won't need it in future. Obvious reason to unlock would be for example if want to use it when you travel. If you don't unlock it now when you can, you could end up never unlocking it at all. And really, why not unlock?!
Since Tmobile is not allowed to sell new Note7s yet, I want to purchase one from Verizon. However, I heard that some Note7 features are removed by Verizon, so I want to use the firmware of Tmobile. Can I do that without root and without any other side effect? Can I get OTA from Tmobile in the future?
Anyone can help me out?
ShawnChan said:
Since Tmobile is not allowed to sell new Note7s yet, I want to purchase one from Verizon. However, I heard that some Note7 features are removed by Verizon, so I want to use the firmware of Tmobile. Can I do that without root and without any other side effect? Can I get OTA from Tmobile in the future?
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Yes you can but no one has tried it yet. With this green battery update things seems to have gone south with the root and flashing of ROM.
mafatbhai said:
Yes you can but no one has tried it yet. With this green battery update things seems to have gone south with the root and flashing of ROM.
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All right. Maybe I will wait for Tmobile version first. I dont want to have the risk of bricking my phone or lose warranty or other problems.
ShawnChan said:
All right. Maybe I will wait for Tmobile version first. I dont want to have the risk of bricking my phone or lose warranty or other problems.
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In theory you should but you would have to flash the Tmobile specific files.
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In theory you should but you would have to flash the Tmobile specific files.
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Do you have specific guide? Or did anyone successfully do that?
ShawnChan said:
Do you have specific guide? Or did anyone successfully do that?
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Did you update to the new software?
If so then your out of luck due to the bootloader change. If not then use Jovy's metohd. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/development/rom-n930tuvu1apgc-6-0-1-deodexed-knox-t3461513. This will also install his rom for it. Which isn't bad.
fogame said:
Did you update to the new software?
If so then your out of luck due to the bootloader change. If not then use Jovy's metohd. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...m-n930tuvu1apgc-6-0-1-deodexed-knox-t3461513. This will also install his rom for it. Which isn't bad.
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No. Will it trip knox?
fogame said:
Did you update to the new software?
If so then your out of luck due to the bootloader change. If not then use Jovy's metohd. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...m-n930tuvu1apgc-6-0-1-deodexed-knox-t3461513. This will also install his rom for it. Which isn't bad.
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And can I get OTA?
ShawnChan said:
And can I get OTA?
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No. Changing firmware requires you to root...which breaks OTA
fogame said:
No. Changing firmware requires you to root...which breaks OTA
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So all the other firmwares other than the original Verizon one need root?
ShawnChan said:
So all the other firmwares other than the original Verizon one need root?
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Yeah. You would need to root in order to flash everything.
You can try to flash it through the modified odin posted in Jovy's thread. See if that works. I had to root to flash the T-Mobile version on my sprint phone.
fogame said:
Yeah. You would need to root in order to flash everything.
You can try to flash it through the modified odin posted in Jovy's thread. See if that works. I had to root to flash the T-Mobile version on my sprint phone.
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OK. Thanks. I think now I give up the mind of buying a verizon version. I would rather prefer waiting for some days.