I have a samsung galaxy nexus i515 verizon locked
I have unlocked the bootloader, rooted the phone and installed KitKat Rom
Now i have few questions to ask, Please help me out
I am now in India and the phone is from USA
1. This device will run GSM or CDMA in India
2. How to Sim Unlock the device.
Please help me urgent, I am sorry mods if i posted in wrong section, but need urgent help.
Please help me out
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deadlyheart4u said:
Please help me out
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It should be Sim unlocked already, unless the Carrier is locking Nexus devices which they really shouldn't be doing. You can go here http://www.cellunlocker.net/ and have them unlock the phone for you. They are cheap and I have always had great customer service.
rtetrault said:
It should be Sim unlocked already, unless the Carrier is locking Nexus devices which they really shouldn't be doing. You can go here http://www.cellunlocker.net/ and have them unlock the phone for you. They are cheap and I have always had great customer service.
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I believe you are wrong here.
Only because the device in question in this instance is a VZW device. If this was a GSM Maguro galaxy nexus supplied thru Google play, then yes it should be unlocked (or can easily be Sim unlocked). But the vzw TORO gnex has (what I believe) to be VZW specific radios to run specifically on their CDMA/LTE network. I am not certain if this can be used in other areas that do not support the same bands as VZW. Newer devices out have much newer SoC that include radios that have a much wider range of use on different network freqs.
Again, I could be mistaken, but specifics will need to be checked into concerning this VZW Gnex(toro) and it's radio operating ranges. Shouldn't be too difficult to find out (and should be info somewhere within this site on this)
Please help me out, i need to get through, i didnt find the information thats why i posted in here
deadlyheart4u said:
Please help me out, i need to get through, i didnt find the information thats why i posted in here
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Yes I understand.
I will try my best to Google search some specifics for ya if I have a minute to go digging
But usually, I thought you could always just take it to the store of a carrier you want to use and ask them to see if it is possible. Some may do it for free or a small fee since they know if they do then they will be able to have you as a customer
Apologies I am not of more help at the moment
http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-dev-edition-now-shipping-20141029/
Verizon model, unfortunately it'll be no use to us on Att.
Jspex said:
Verizon model, unfortunately it'll be no use to us on Att.
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Ditto.
Bootloaders are locked in a similar manner though. And it says that they will have to be unlocked on the dev edition
If it doesn't directly help us, it can help us figure out a method.
graydiggy said:
If it doesn't directly help us, it can help us figure out a method.
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I was thinking / hoping the same thing.
If it has the att bands it will work. Verizon phones aren't sim locked.
Well I'm talking about it being used to find a possible unlock or root for our device.
Jspex said:
Verizon model, unfortunately it'll be no use to us on Att.
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There is also a Developer Edition for at&t. You can get it at any T-Mobile store.
Well... Some people can't afford to do so, or like me, can't afford to wait to get one after selling this phone. It is currently my only working phone for AT&T. I would do an outright trade, but no one around me wants to do it.
This may be kinda long but please read, I really need some actual help. I can offer a little amount of cash (Paypal) for someone to really help me to get what I want and need.
A few days ago I upgraded from a dumb flip phone that I've used for years. So the logical choice would be the new LG G4, the best phone out there as of now. So I've had it for a few days and I've noticed a few things that are really annoying me, but I'd like to focus on my main issue.
The main issue I've had is, bloatware. Now I am a computer person that if I buy a new PC / laptop, etc. I don't even use it until I reinstall Windows. I HATE bloatware more than anything, and I knew that the phone would have some bloatware that I figured I could uninstall and such. I know nothing about phones so I've been reading up and I came across the Debloater program that disables apps, which is nice but not what I want. What I want is 100% no bloat, I want the OS and drivers for the phone on the main features such as Camera, Messener+, Keyboard, etc. I don't want any extra space or ram or even the battery being used by anything besides my
regular apps.
I've tried task managers and such but even having them auto kill apps it seems that it eats my battery just as much if not worse.
I found out about rooting and ROMs in my research and from what I can tell. I need to install a custom ROM, and I believe the one that will give me what I want is CyanogenMod? I'm told its the Android OS and NOTHING more. This is what I want, but I wanna be able to still install Android updates from my phone and not having to reinstall the new version of the ROM, so I'm not sure how updating works.
I'm not sure if my phone needs to be unlocked and / or rooted to install a custom ROM? If I need to be I need someone to help me through these also.
So is there anyway that someone could lead me step by step in installing CyanogenMod? I've saw some tutorials and such but since the G4 is new everything I find on it seems kinda sketchy or really confusing, so if anyone is willing to help me on FB Chat, Team Viewer, Steam, any other messenger, PLEASE PM me ASAP. I rather not try and follow a tutorial on something this pricy, I can't buy another phone. And they never work for me it seems. Plus live person to ask questions to is something I'll need.
NOTE: I have the VS98611a model of the G4, and I have Verison right now, but I'm going to switch to Cricket since Verison removed my features like FM Radio, Themes, etc. Not way to get those back?
To do what you're asking is to require a unlocked bootloader. You're on the verizon model, and it currently doesn't have an unlocked bootloader. You'd need the h815 or the T-Mobile (I believe) models as they have unlocked bootloaders right now.
I believe cyanogen is on their final 5.1 build. As in no more updates or nightly revisions for stability. Unless I'm mistaken.
I haven't heard of an aosp Rom direct from Google being offered on anything aside from the nexus line, but I could be mistaken.
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megamanfre said:
To do what you're asking is to require a unlocked bootloader. You're on the verizon model, and it currently doesn't have an unlocked bootloader. You'd need the h815 or the T-Mobile (I believe) models as they have unlocked bootloaders right now.
I believe cyanogen is on their final 5.1 build. As in no more updates or nightly revisions for stability. Unless I'm mistaken.
I haven't heard of an aosp Rom direct from Google being offered on anything aside from the nexus line, but I could be mistaken.
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I'm ready to leave Verizon now so when I leave them it will be unlocked. So then that will take care of that, right? I really wanna get this done...
Either way there is a way to unlock them without having that model, yes? I've heard of people unlocking phones for years.
Anyway to check if mine is unlocked?
Your boot loader is locked. You can root the phone and remove most bloat. That is all you can do at this time.
There is no way to unlock the boot loader on your model.
Until a workaround is found, you have no other options. Enjoy the phone as is. It's a great phone
tdevaughn said:
Your boot loader is locked. You can root the phone and remove most bloat. That is all you can do at this time.
There is no way to unlock the boot loader on your model.
Until a workaround is found, you have no other options. Enjoy the phone as is. It's a great phone
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I'm sure Verizon will do it for me when I leave them or I can't use it for any other carrier. I could return it and buy the unlocked version. But is it really worth it?
Whats the difference between the models and which is better anyways? I think I'm going to buy the unlocked version from offline.
Broth3rz said:
I'm sure Verizon will do it for me when I leave them or I can't use it for any other carrier. I could return it and buy the unlocked version. But is it really worth it?
Whats the difference between the models and which is better anyways? I think I'm going to buy the unlocked version from offline.
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How do I check if its unlocked? Because I was just told that it IS INFACT unlocked. HOW DO I CHECK? Thanks.
Verizon will not care at all. They will not unlock the bootloader.
Carrier unlock is completely different.
The 815 Euro model only can be unlocked from LG. T mobile does not lock their bootloaders
tdevaughn said:
Verizon will not care at all. They will not unlock the bootloader.
Carrier unlock is completely different.
The 815 Euro model only can be unlocked from LG. T mobile does not lock their bootloaders
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How do I get my disabled features back? The FM Radio, Themes, etc. Guess Verizon got rid of them. If I leave Verison will I get them back? Or since it's a Verison phone... I don't get them?
Basically it's a Verizon phone. You don't get them.
What are all the G4 models and their carrier?
Which models are unlocked?
Which models come with ALL features?Clearly the VS986 Verizon doesn't.
The H815 is the International version?? I hear its a bloat free version and its unlocked? Does it work with carriers in the US? Cricket, Verizon, Sprint?
I don't know what to do, so many models, no one has any information.
Broth3rz said:
What are all the G4 models and their carrier?
Which models are unlocked?
Which models come with ALL features?Clearly the VS986 Verizon doesn't.
The H815 is the International version?? I hear its a bloat free version and its unlocked? Does it work with carriers in the US? Cricket, Verizon, Sprint?
I don't know what to do, so many models, no one has any information.
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The International H815 can be unlocked and will work on GSM carriers such as ATT or T-mobile only. Basically, if your carrier uses a SIM card, it should work.
tabp0le said:
The International H815 can be unlocked and will work on GSM carriers such as ATT or T-mobile only. Basically, if your carrier uses a SIM card, it should work.
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I want all my features, no bloat, unlocked, and works with Verizon and Cricket.
Which do I need to get for this?
You can change the Network mode on the Phone, from Global, to LTE/CDMA to LTE/GSM/UMTS, so as long as the H815 has those same options, you should be able to use it with ANY carrier, Cricket, Verizon, ATT, etc. Right? Just tell me what model I need to get what my first line asks.
H815 does not work at all with CDMA, (aka Verizon/Cricket/Sprint/Boost) You're best bet is going to be rooting your phone or waiting for a bootloader unlock. (bootloader unlock might or might not ever happen) Rooting your phone will allow you to remove most of the bloatware.
Honestly, you're freaking out over nothing.
Disable any apps you don't want to see, and they'll go away forever. At this point in time, bloat is only a concern for power users who want to fine tune their phones, as a first time smart phone user you should focus only on the great new features your phone will have.
chrisrozon said:
Honestly, you're freaking out over nothing.
Disable any apps you don't want to see, and they'll go away forever. At this point in time, bloat is only a concern for power users who want to fine tune their phones, as a first time smart phone user you should focus only on the great new features your phone will have.
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1. Verizon got rid of some of my features I'd like to use. I won't EVER be able to get this back since it's a Verizon phone.
2. I need to move to Cricket since Verizon did the above and cost more.
I'm told I can switch, but I won't know until I cancel and go to Cricket. So I wanna know what version to get and go straight to Cricket.
Just because it's my first phone doesn't mean anything. I fine tune my PC like crazy and it runs amazing. I've turned everything off on this phone and yet it's down 11% not being used while I slept. That's bad.
Seems like the G4 sucks a little because only 1 is unlocked?
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H815 does not work at all with CDMA, (aka Verizon/Sprint/Boost)
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Cricket is NOT CDMA anymore. Hasn't been for almost a year since AT&T bought them and converted to GSM.
OP, get the H815. It will work on cricket bands and the bootloader is unlocked. It's exactly what I will be doing soon since I'm officially sick of Samsung (Sammy fangirl here, or used to be) and them turning their phones into crapple. I have cricket service as well. Good luck.
pre4speed said:
Cricket is NOT CDMA anymore. Hasn't been for almost a year since AT&T bought them and converted to GSM.
OP, get the H815. It will work on cricket bands and the bootloader is unlocked. It's exactly what I will be doing soon since I'm officially sick of Samsung (Sammy fangirl here, or used to be) and them turning their phones into crapple. I have cricket service as well. Good luck.
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Thanks for the reply. I made a new thread since I"m focused solely on the H815. There are many versions of it though. I will be buying it Monday I hope.
Broth3rz said:
Thanks for the reply. I made a new thread since I"m focused solely on the H815. There are many versions of it though. I will be buying it Monday I hope.
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I'd be interested in what you wind up with. What do you mean many variants? If I pick one up, I want to make sure I get the correct one (sim unlocked as well as manufacturer unlockable bootloader) that is compatible with cricket. TIA.
Coming from an HTC m8 vzw variant to the LG G4 vzw variant, I am sorry to see so little dev'ing being done for the G4.
Big Red sure has made it damned difficult I guess.
https://www.unlockbase.com/
Any thoughts on this?
spyknee said:
Coming from an HTC m8 vzw variant to the LG G4 vzw variant, I am sorry to see so little dev'ing being done for the G4.
Big Red sure has made it damned difficult I guess.
https://www.unlockbase.com/
Any thoughts on this?
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Hard to do much dev'ing with a locked bootloader, lol.
The unlocked international models have some dev'ing done with them, but not much has been done besides some custom kernels and a Cynogenmod build.
Full root access and xposed on the Verizon model has provided enough customization for my liking for the time being though.
Lol good try on advertisement, however this phone is factory unlocked. Plus bootloader unlock =/= SIM unlock.
spyknee said:
Coming from an HTC m8 vzw variant to the LG G4 vzw variant, I am sorry to see so little dev'ing being done for the G4.
Big Red sure has made it damned difficult I guess.
https://www.unlockbase.com/
Any thoughts on this?
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First thought is for you to read the Forum Rules on posting, moved out of the Development section to here.
eigen said:
Lol good try on advertisement, however this phone is factory unlocked. Plus bootloader unlock =/= SIM unlock.
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not meant to be a plug. I was just wondering because so many G4 peeps are not unlocked. I just purchased a Verizon certified G4/13B, its locked.
https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/verizon-unlocking-guide
Again wanting to know. That's all. I'm strictly an end user.
Are these things BS.
spyknee said:
not meant to be a plug. I was just wondering because so many G4 peeps are not unlocked. I just purchased a Verizon certified G4/13B, its locked.
https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/verizon-unlocking-guide
Again wanting to know. That's all. I'm strictly an end user.
Are these things BS.
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The Verizon G4 is SIM unlocked already, you don't need to pay to get it unlocked. Just pop in another SIM, edit the APN settings, and off you go. SIM unlocking is different from bootloader unlocking which is why there is very little dev support.
Hi, im new to locked bootloaders and would like to ask a question. Is it possible to flash a EU bootloader over the SEA(Singapore) bootloader ?
LG couldn't be bothered to add more unlock options so im locked out of android devlopment. People in the same situation as me, keep flooding LG singapore support with emails about this issue. :good:Hopely they will cop on. :fingers-crossed::victory:
Lol thatd be the million dollar prize. im sure its not possible. Or we would all be tryin lol. I asked a similar quest. If its possible to flash the eu firmware and go from there.
Lg bootloader unlock singapore
TheMadScientist420 said:
Lol thatd be the million dollar prize. im sure its not possible. Or we would all be tryin lol. I asked a similar quest. If its possible to flash the eu firmware and go from there.
Yeah it would be, but they're not bothering their asses.
I wrote to LG UK(WASTE OF TIME)
Here is the response I got:
Thank you for your query regarding your LG G4.
"I am very sorry to hear that you have experienced this issue when unlocking the bootloader on your phone.
This is something which we do not advise our customers to do as it is roots the phone and therefore voids your warranty with us. Moreover, if your phone is a singapore model then your warranty lies with LG Singapore and therefore any issue you have in regards to this you will need to discuss with LG Singapore. As LG UK, we only manufacture phones to UK specification and every country manufacturer the hardware of their phone differently. Therefore, if your phone did not come with an unlocked bootloader as you had hoped then this is something you would need to take up with LG Singapore as it does not regard LG UK.
I apologise that I could not be of any more assistance today, Gabrielius. I would advise you contacting LG Singapore if you would like to discuss the matter further. If you need to reply please click the additional questions link below.
Thank you in advance and I hope you have a good day. "
They're lame excuse of voiding warranty annoys me. They have provided an unlock option for the eu bootloader so why not give an option for all types of bootloaders.
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Same story every where.
TheMadScientist420 said:
Same story every where.
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Yeah but im gonna pressure them and say ill bring this issue to the CEO. Lol. They always fall for that trick.
From my understanding there have been many emails sent to him. Also goto change.org there is a petition goin rite now to unlock them also