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[Q] GSM in UK

Hello Friends,
I'm going to the UK within the next two weeks for 12 days, so I'd ideally like to be able to unlock my phone, get a local sim, and use it there.
What ROM does everyone recommend/have experience using? In addition, any preference on carriers for 3G in London on the cheap?
Thanks!

shredder47 said:
Hello Friends,
I'm going to the UK within the next two weeks for 12 days, so I'd ideally like to be able to unlock my phone, get a local sim, and use it there.
What ROM does everyone recommend/have experience using? In addition, any preference on carriers for 3G in London on the cheap?
Thanks!
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SkyraiderZeus or stock. The GSM works flawlessly on SRZ since it's stock framework with Sense 3.0 perks.

tylerlawhon said:
SkyraiderZeus or stock. The GSM works flawlessly on SRZ since it's stock framework with Sense 3.0 perks.
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thanks dude!
anyone with any preferences on carriers?

RMK's Ginger Sense custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411 is based on latest stock, and support GSM as well. Download & keep it on the mSD card just in case - debloated - and should work flawlessly.
While calling Global Support (keep their toll-free numbers handy just in case for oversea use) to get the SIM card slot unlocked, also have them activated the SIM card as a backup & turn on international calling & roaming for the device - local prepaid SIM card from abroad should be easily to setup, APN & browsing settings will load automatically or need to be changed/reconfigured.
Our oversea provider tried unsuccessfully to push OTA the settings to my unlocked device but couldn't, tech. person behind the counter ended up manually editing & changing it while I waited, took about 10 minutes at no charge.

Letitride said:
RMK's Ginger Sense custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411 is based on latest stock, and support GSM as well. Download & keep it on the mSD card just in case - debloated - and should work flawlessly.
While calling Global Support (keep their toll-free numbers handy just in case for oversea use) to get the SIM card slot unlocked, also have them activated the SIM card as a backup & turn on international calling & roaming for the device - local prepaid SIM card from abroad should be easily to setup, APN & browsing settings will load automatically or need to be changed/reconfigured.
Our oversea provider tried unsuccessfully to push OTA the settings to my unlocked device but couldn't, tech. person behind the counter ended up manually editing & changing it while I waited, took about 10 minutes at no charge.
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I called to have them give me the unlock code but they said there was some sort of error and that they couldn't get the code without getting in touch with HTC (which they are in the process of doing now).
Could this be because I'm running skyraider? Should I flash back to another ROM (I'm assuming RMK's?) in the mean time in case this would fix the issue? Or is it just a genuine issue on their end, unrelated to the ROM that I'm running?

shredder47 said:
I called to have them give me the unlock code but they said there was some sort of error and that they couldn't get the code without getting in touch with HTC (which they are in the process of doing now).
Could this be because I'm running skyraider? Should I flash back to another ROM (I'm assuming RMK's?) in the mean time in case this would fix the issue? Or is it just a genuine issue on their end, unrelated to the ROM that I'm running?
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I believe you will be fine, give them a little time to obtain the unlock code from HTC. (On my last HTC Ozone (WinMo 6.x) global phone with both CDMA & GSM, VZW changed the factory unlock code so I had to get VZW to retrieve the proper code from their own database, as none of the eBay specialtists could generate it).
You shouldn't have to go back to RMK's and it will not change/fix the issues faced. Global support will have walk you thru the unlocking & reboot process, and have you make a test call once it's done to verify. Once it's unlocked, it's good for life even if you flash another ROM or do a Master Reset, etc.
I would just keep a handy oversea SIM (if available) or otherwise an old AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card around (even if it's expired) just to check things out. It's easier to do all this while you are home, and update your PRL just before leaving by doing *228.

Letitride said:
I believe you will be fine, give them a little time to obtain the unlock code from HTC. (On my last HTC Ozone (WinMo 6.x) global phone with both CDMA & GSM, VZW changed the factory unlock code so I had to get VZW to retrieve the proper code from their own database, as none of the eBay specialtists could generate it).
You shouldn't have to go back to RMK's and it will not change/fix the issues faced. Global support will have walk you thru the unlocking & reboot process, and have you make a test call once it's done to verify. Once it's unlocked, it's good for life even if you flash another ROM or do a Master Reset, etc.
I would just keep a handy oversea SIM (if available) or otherwise an old AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card around (even if it's expired) just to check things out. It's easier to do all this while you are home, and update your PRL just before leaving by doing *228.
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thanks dude!

[Q] Sim Unlock for Travel with Rooted DINC 2

So I have been googling for answers for a few days now and I can't really seem to find a straight answer. I will be in Europe this summer and have a DINC2 that I am bringing with. In order to use a foreign (non-Verizon) SIM card I have to unlock my phone. For a DINC 2 stock ROM you can easily go into settings->security->unlock sim and type in the unlock code (which I have already received from Verizon). I have rooted though and am running Cyanogenmod 7. There is no option to unlock SIM in this ROM. I found an answer online that says if you flash a stock rom then you can unlock, I have not been able to find a stock rom for the DINC 2 though (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678250).
So here are my questions:
1) Does anyone have a link to the stock rom?
2) If I flash this ROM and unlock my SIM can I restore Cyangogenmod without losing my unlock?
3) Has anyone used a rooted DINC 2 outside of the US that has been unlocked from Verizon? If so, can I simply wait until I arrive at my destination and pop in the SIM card and type in my code that way?
Any help would be appreciated!

1) Stock based ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219471
OR
Complete RUU: http://www.filefactory.com/file/c25....01.1111_NV_VZW1.92_release_225831_signed.exe
2) I think it'd work but you'll have to try it yourself. Do you have a friend on a GSM carrier?
3) I have no idea but if the unlock is permanent, I think that's what you'd do.

Flashed the stock rom, unlocked the sim, and reflashed cyanogen. Everything seems to have worked great. I guess we'll see in a week if I can connect to a GSM network! Thanks for your help

According to Verizon the SIM unlock is permanent and you will not have to enter the code again. Even after flashing roms, stock restore, etc.

In addition, andyBonestock's ROM and SkyRaider's Zeus v1.3 Sense ROM are based on stock and I can personally confirmed them to be working in a rooted & Sim unlocked DI2. As VZW customer in good standing, you call Global Support & within 5 to 10 minutes, CSR will find the 8 digits unlock code and walk you thru the steps - scroll thru the Settings and input it, press the Enter key and DI2 will reboot after showing it's unlocked (yes, it IS permanent)
For voice & SMS, AT&T and T-Mobile (and, China Mobile HK) Sim cards will work (power down, insert Sim, restart) - broadband/WiFi access will need proper APN settings, and, account will need to be provisioned for data access.
DI2 was in GSM mode, unlocked & worked fine when we're in Bermuda last month.

Letitride said:
In addition, andyBonestock's ROM and SkyRaider's Zeus v1.3 Sense ROM are based on stock and I can personally confirmed them to be working in a rooted & Sim unlocked DI2. As VZW customer in good standing, you call Global Support & within 5 to 10 minutes, CSR will find the 8 digits unlock code and walk you thru the steps - scroll thru the Settings and input it, press the Enter key and DI2 will reboot after showing it's unlocked (yes, it IS permanent)
For voice & SMS, AT&T and T-Mobile (and, China Mobile HK) Sim cards will work (power down, insert Sim, restart) - broadband/WiFi access will need proper APN settings, and, account will need to be provisioned for data access.
DI2 was in GSM mode, unlocked & worked fine when we're in Bermuda last month.
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Thank you so much for your information. Just wondering, are you still able to use global sim? I use MROM and if I reboot my phone after flashing the SIM is back locked again

startrek1312 said:
... are you still able to use global sim? I use MROM and if I reboot my phone after flashing the SIM is back locked again
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Yes, affirmatively - Mrs. L has continuously run her red DI2 on SkyRaider Zeus and GSM mode is fine. I was running SR too - it had no problem when we're cruising down in the Caribbean islands - switched off CDMA to avoid roaming & data charges on the ship and on land, used my China Mobile prepaid Sim, great for voice and Int'l SMS - no data roaming as it is NOT provisioned for and tapped WiFi @ local Starbucks - locked onto a 3G AT&T tower in Old San Juan, PR. Every now & then, it might find & stay with a T-Mobile signal, but usually the Sim card settings prefer AT&T over T-Mo.
Currently, I'm running Nit's Stock Sense v5.0.m-ext4 Rom, it's global ready - works just as good - have played with all of the new custom Roms but always finding my way back to 1 of the 3 Roms mentioned here as the default. Have Currents, Google+, Play Magazine, Play Music & SoundHound, OneNote, QuickOffice and Wireless Tether running on mine - and I get to play the latest JB 4.2.2 on the Nexus 7 WiFi tablet, so this is fine for my needs.
Heading toward the end of our 2 year contract, main/primary line will be eligible for upgrade next month but I'm not in a hurry to let go of unlimited 3G data (although my usage has been consistently under 1GB/mo, mostly 500 MB or so. Already trying to re-sign me for another 24 months with an early upgrade Email offer that I must call in for ...

Verizon unlock code
Daveee6 said:
So I have been googling for answers for a few days now and I can't really seem to find a straight answer. I will be in Europe this summer and have a DINC2 that I am bringing with. In order to use a foreign (non-Verizon) SIM card I have to unlock my phone. For a DINC 2 stock ROM you can easily go into settings->security->unlock sim and type in the unlock code (which I have already received from Verizon). I have rooted though and am running Cyanogenmod 7. There is no option to unlock SIM in this ROM. I found an answer online that says if you flash a stock rom then you can unlock, I have not been able to find a stock rom for the DINC 2 though (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678250).
So here are my questions:
1) Does anyone have a link to the stock rom?
2) If I flash this ROM and unlock my SIM can I restore Cyangogenmod without losing my unlock?
3) Has anyone used a rooted DINC 2 outside of the US that has been unlocked from Verizon? If so, can I simply wait until I arrive at my destination and pop in the SIM card and type in my code that way?
Any help would be appreciated!
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I am planning the same thing: going to Europe next month with a recently rooted phone. Did you just call Verizon and they gave you a code? Did you tell them you were traveling or did you make up some sort of story? Thanks!
-Dave
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Also I am planning on flashing CyanogenMod very soon. I assume you would now recommend that I wait for the code and unlock the SIM before I do that, correct?

dml5064 said:
... Did you just call Verizon and they gave you a code? Did you tell them you were traveling or did you make up some sort of story? ... Also I am planning on flashing CyanogenMod very soon. I assume you would now recommend that I wait for the code and unlock the SIM before I do that, correct?
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Things might've changed a bit at Big Red with the unlocking code, but not by much. First, I would strongly recommend using a near stock global Rom (Andy Bone's - the difference being that it'll stayed unrooted and 99.5% stock basically - Superuser installed.
You need to be a Big Red customer in good standing (bills are paid/current & on account for 3 or 6 months continuously) - and have a non VZW-Vodafone Sim (known working prepaid Sim from AT&T Gophone, T-Mobile, or foreign Sim for test & verification afterward) - phone should be S-off and unlocked, CWM installed if possible (so that you can make a full backup copy of your Stock Rom with APN/PRL (save it to a HDD, USB or Cloud storage)
Call up VZW from another phone line (mobile, home/office, VOIP or whatever - that they can call you back from if necessary - ie. disconnected while on hold) - from among the automated Menu option & voice prompt, select Tech Support for smartphone and/or Global Support - if you get routed somewhere else, ask them to forward to Global Support.
Give them your account info & verify, passcode and/or Soc. Sec. etc. - tell them you need to unlock the DI2 for travel and to be able to use another prepaid Sim card. S/he will read their scripts and inform you that you are responsible for charges, damages and will have no access to support - acknowledge & agree, they will ask confirm your email address & send you the written disclaimers, etc. You might be put on hold for a few minutes, do NOT hang up - make sure they have your immediate call back # - as they will need to go into their database & look up your IMEI's unlock code. Once they have it, they will come back on and walk you steps-by-steps, to go to the Start Menu and submenu, and get to the unlock screen - input the code (I believe it was 8+ digits) - and as soon as the last correct digit is entered, the screen will refresh & say unlocked. Next, exit & close those submenu, turn off & reboot the phone - whatever instructions, just follow it.
With your own "foreign/non-VZW" Sim already installed, you should be able to switch to GSM mode under Wireless & networks / Mobile neworks - and see the new "Carrier's Name" displayed and likely an (E)dge symbol instead of 3G, that is your confirmation of a successful unlock. It is permanent, regardless of switch & flashing to other Rom, etc.
That's it. Copy & flash your choice of Global Roms, unless you are planning to use the DI2 overseas or elsewhere and not using CDMA again ever, I recommend staying with one of the proven ones here - ICS/JB or 4.x ones are cool to play, but battery life is average at best - trust me on this one from personal experience while traveling. Customize & configure the Rom to your own liking - plenty of Google Play (Store) update once it is up & running as many of the preloaded Apps have been revised/updated many times since - best/fastest over a good WiFi connection - then, make both a TB backup of the Apps and a full CWM Recovery backup image - save them both to HDD/USB and Cloud Storage - mission accomplished.
For use within USA, you will have 100% working voice calling & SMS/texting with AT&T and/or T-Mo's GSM network, and 2.5G data only if your plan has data bundled as add-on, and the APN settings are auto-updated/loaded. That's about it - for as little as $30/mo - you can use this device for unlimited calling and texting, and works great when you are on broadband over WiFi. Load an offline Map like Nav free USA with maps (16GB or 32GB mSD is recommended for storage) and you can maintain turn-by-turn navigation on the go.
Any other questions, please feel free to ask and/or leave me a PM - and will try to address them as best as I can on practical usage. For technical help on specific Roms, the developers are your best friends. Good luck, enjoy & have fun.

[Q] LG G2 Sprint-imp queries

Hi,
I am very new to android and reading lot of posts online but saw mix response, so posting it here for more clarity.
I got LG G2-sprint version rooted phone from one of my frnd in USA. The phone is working good with Vodafone India. I have below mentioned queries
- If I factory reset the phone,
1) will it lose the rooting?
2) will it get locked to sprint and I lose to connect to Vodafone India?
- I see update available notification. If I update the phone, will it get locked to sprint and I lose India operator connectivity?
- I Can not see GSM only mode for 2G only use (just to save battery consumption by 3G at times). Is there any way. I network settings I see only 4 options (Global, LTE/CDMA, CDMA, GSM/UMTS).
Pls help.

first of all, questions dont belong in the the development area.
2nd, factory reset shouldnt cause you to lose root, however it may not place nice. (i remember bricks from lg optimus days)
3rd, i wouldnt take any updates or anything unless you have a backup of everything including apns and all the apn settings. if you factory reset, it will try to go through sprints hands free activation.

arinjayw said:
Hi,
I am very new to android and reading lot of posts online but saw mix response, so posting it here for more clarity.
I got LG G2-sprint version rooted phone from one of my frnd in USA. The phone is working good with Vodafone India. I have below mentioned queries
- If I factory reset the phone,
1) will it lose the rooting?
2) will it get locked to sprint and I lose to connect to Vodafone India?
- I see update available notification. If I update the phone, will it get locked to sprint and I lose India operator connectivity?
- I Can not see GSM only mode for 2G only use (just to save battery consumption by 3G at times). Is there any way. I network settings I see only 4 options (Global, LTE/CDMA, CDMA, GSM/UMTS).
Pls help.
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If you got it from your friend in US, who might have been unlocked the phone directly through Sprint then you are good to go, you don't need to worry, if he hasn't got it unlocked through Sprint then search Sprint Development section you will find information how to unlock it. But factory reset does brake Root(in other words you will loose root) & secondly, while you are on root DON'T EVER UPDATE LG G2. Otherwise you'll have a soft brick.

st_7 said:
If you got it from your friend in US, who might have been unlocked the phone directly through Sprint then you are good to go, you don't need to worry, if he hasn't got it unlocked through Sprint then search Sprint Development section you will find information how to unlock it. But factory reset does brake Root(in other words you will loose root) & secondly, while you are on root DON'T EVER UPDATE LG G2. Otherwise you'll have a soft brick.
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Thanks brothers for your response. I again got two different answers
1st one - Factory reset will not break the rooting
2nd one - Factory reset will break the root.
One query is still unanswered
--> I Can not see GSM only mode for 2G only use (just to save battery consumption by 3G at times). Is there any way. I network settings I see only 4 options (Global, LTE/CDMA, CDMA, GSM/UMTS)

Hi Team.. pls help...on GSM ONLY setting with LG G2 Sprint version. I simply can not see GSM ONLY mode in network/mobile settings

[Q] Flash ATT OR Unlocked Stock ROM

Greetings All!
I have the Verizon HTC One M7 HTC6500LVW. I use AT&T for my provider. Is there anyway I can flash the stock ROM for AT&T or the unlocked ROM to this phone? I have lots of issues with data since Verizon blocks out some of the use of the radio and also cannot stand the bloatware apps that cannot be removed such as the 3 ESPN apps or NFL Sports zone or any of the Verizon apps that I cant use since its AT&T for my provider. Please help with any details you can. I'm fairly new to flashing and rooting and so far haven't even been able to find instruction that work on even getting S-Off or being able to root it or change the provider ID.
Thanks to all!

Sunshine to s-off. Install viper one or gpe for best results. You will not get better than edge connection as Verizon made HTC lock out the bands on something deeper than "simple" NV edits and flashing a radio for a different variant will cause no boot, same with other carrier ruu s.

Use Verizon note 4 on AT&T

I got Verizon Note 4.
Verified that it is unlocked. Not stolen. No contract binded from Verizon store and through phone (Clean phone)
Android Version : 5.0.1
Location: Las Vegas
Insert AT&T sim card. No signal.
Change APN setting following the information on AT&T website. Still not working. No signal.
At&t store rep. said I need to l unlock the phone ( I already check with Verizon via phone and store)
Verizon rep. on phone said: I should be able to use the phone with At&t sim card
Verizon Rep. in store said : Galaxy note 4 won't work on AT&T. It needs to be rooted by an expert. Only Galaxy S5 or later version will work.
I searched websites and many say that they are using Verizon Note 4 on AT&T network (At&t sim card)
I just need to use phone and text message. No data needed.
Anybody can help me?

I was able to use SIM from AT&T before yesterday, but after trying to update the firmware using Software Upgrade Assistant tool on Windows 10, it's now stuck at 'searching for service'.

Did you change the network settings from global to lte/GSM?

I am reading this. Maybe a solution.

Did you try to insert a different carrier sim card and entering the unlock code?
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After reading post i see you have a att sim sim on verizon phone. This could be a problem as verizon and att dont play nice. Stupid question is did you actually pay for service?

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I did. Not working

It is not working. No verizon sim card message is gone but still no signal.
sam369 said:
I am reading this. Maybe a solution.
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Yes I did. Not working
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Did you change the network settings from global to lte/GSM?
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dayse said:
It is not working. No verizon sim card message is gone but still no signal.
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Yeah. Me either.

Did you do a factory reset after software update. Usually helps. Also mess with APN settings. Reboot after changing APN.

Problem solved.
Changing APN settings and reboot did not work. I just inserted the Verizon SIM came with the phone and made a phone call. Of course it's not activated, so I hang up when it reached Verizon automated system. Guess what, now SIM from Lycomobile works. H2O Wireless SIM also works. It means that it now can work with AT&T and T-Mobile network.

sam369 said:
Problem solved.
Changing APN settings and reboot did not work. I just inserted the Verizon SIM came with the phone and made a phone call. Of course it's not activated, so I hang up when it reached Verizon automated system. Guess what, now SIM from Lycomobile works. H2O Wireless SIM also works. It means that it now can work with AT&T and T-Mobile network.
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I'm in a similar boat as you (4.4.4 on Cricket Wireless, wanting to upgrade to 5.1.1). I just want to make sure I understand what you did to restore service:
1. You had phone working on AT&T with an older Android version (KK?)
2. You upgraded to a newer version via the Verizon upgrade tool (I assume 5.0.1 since 5.1.1 is not yet available via the tool)
3. You lost AT&T service after upgrade
4. You were able to restore AT&T service by using an inactive Verizon SIM and making a phone call
Is this correct? TIA

ftkftw said:
I'm in a similar boat as you (4.4.4 on Cricket Wireless, wanting to upgrade to 5.1.1). I just want to make sure I understand what you did to restore service:
1. You had phone working on AT&T with an older Android version (KK?)
2. You upgraded to a newer version via the Verizon upgrade tool (I assume 5.0.1 since 5.1.1 is not yet available via the tool)
3. You lost AT&T service after upgrade
4. You were able to restore AT&T service by using an inactive Verizon SIM and making a phone call
Is this correct? TIA
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Mostly, except that I tried to upgrade from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1, but found that 5.1.1 was not yet available via the tool, but the process of installing the software on windows 10 and maybe I also used the Verizon SIM during the process which might have messed something up. I updated the firmware to 5.1.1 by downloading the zip file in a thread here and flashed it through recovery. The network connection problem was then solved by making a phone call with the SIM came with the phone.

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Mostly, except that I tried to upgrade from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1, but found that 5.1.1 was not yet available via the tool, but the process of installing the software on windows 10 and maybe I also used the Verizon SIM during the process which might have messed something up. I updated the firmware to 5.1.1 by downloading the zip file in a thread here and flashed it through recovery. The network connection problem was then solved by making a phone call with the SIM came with the phone.
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I just updated via the Verizon tool (BPA1 finally showed up) and it was, surprisingly, perfectly fine. I first backed up as much as I can (via Smart Switch and Helium app), then pulled my mSD card, left my SIM card in the phone, and proceeded to update. After the first boot stuff (app optimization, etc.) I soon saw the AT&T sign in the notification bar, and I was able to make a phone call without doing anything else. With all the reports of SIM card locking after updating I was worried that I might run into the same issue, but was pleasantly surprised that I didn't. I had to re-enter the APN setting as the upgrade seemed to have removed it, but after re-adding Cricket's APN I was able to get cellular data as well.
Thanks again for your help

You need to access the hidden menu and change your radio and modem protocols. There's a forum on XDA called domestic and internation sim or network unlock for spring but should work the same on verizon

fyi, i got my note 4 working on gsm using 2 different freedompop sims-the at&t lte sim gets lte via band 4.
the global sim based on t-mobile did get hpsda+
just change the apn