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[Q] SPH-L900 Russian firmware

Hello ppl,
I want to make my phone that I'll get in May as much Russian as possible. I want it not just to be all Google apps Russian, but all possible apps to be Russian, and so that whenever an update comes out, be it in Russian as well. I guess all I need for that to work is to download a Russian firmware. But is there one? I'm not sure, so I'm asking you. I've been in search for it for so long, I don't want to talk about it. All I want is to make my phone Russian in all ways possible. Thank you.

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miha2 said:
Hello ppl,
I want to make my phone that I'll get in May as much Russian as possible. I want it not just to be all Google apps Russian, but all possible apps to be Russian, and so that whenever an update comes out, be it in Russian as well. I guess all I need for that to work is to download a Russian firmware. But is there one? I'm not sure, so I'm asking you. I've been in search for it for so long, I don't want to talk about it. All I want is to make my phone Russian in all ways possible. Thank you.
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If you have a sprint note 2 I can guarantee they won't release a Russian update ... You will have to do it yourself. ...
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if you want that much russian, you'll want to look into the international based GN2. I don't know if there is a CDMA international model you'll be able to use on Sprint; I assume not.
If you want to stay with Sprint service, you could probably get most of the apps from someone which an international model. The apps that may be hardware dependent may not work. Some Sprint apps won't have a Russian equavelant such as Sprint TV. If you know how to some programming, you can probably edit the ROM/firmare and translate the rest of the test, such as those withing the phone's setting area.
Honestly, I think it would be easier to get the international model. You can probably find Roms/frimware in Russian. I assume the international is sold someone in the Russian region.

No, I don't know programming, and International version doesn't support CDMA, only GSM. Sucks if there is no any chance to make it Russian...

You might be able to change the language to Russian. There is an app for rooted Samsung phones that unlocks the hidden language files. I installed it once just messing around. I don't know if it has russian listed, or if that will help at all?
Sent from my Mackafied Sprint Galaxy Note II using XDA Premium.

KB112 said:
You might be able to change the language to Russian. There is an app for rooted Samsung phones that unlocks the hidden language files. I installed it once just messing around. I don't know if it has russian listed, or if that will help at all?
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You didn't name it. I'm really interested in it, and sorry for a long reply. It's just that I use 2 browsers, and don't open this webpage every day to check for updates. Still, I'm really interested, and also, if you still have it, could you please check if there is Russian. Finally, do you have your Samsung Galaxy Note II for Sprint with you as of the moment?

miha2 said:
You didn't name it. I'm really interested in it, and sorry for a long reply. It's just that I use 2 browsers, and don't open this webpage every day to check for updates. Still, I'm really interested, and also, if you still have it, could you please check if there is Russian. Finally, do you have your Samsung Galaxy Note II for Sprint with you as of the moment?
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Here is the link in the market. I also attached a screen shot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wanam
Sent from my Mackafied Sprint Galaxy Note II using XDA Premium.

I'm afraid, it only enables hidden languages. It doesn't install any. Did you try it yourself? On Sprint's SGNII? Did it work? I don't think so, because I think that the people there at Sprint just wanted to make more free money, and so they just wanted to save some as well, and so asked Samsung to put only 3 default languages. As for me, it's a discrimination against Russians. What if I wanted to send it to Russia after 2 years?

Then you should buy one from that side of the world. Sprint is in the USA why should they worry about other languages besides the dominant ones?

miha2 said:
I'm afraid, it only enables hidden languages. It doesn't install any. Did you try it yourself? On Sprint's SGNII? Did it work? I don't think so, because I think that the people there at Sprint just wanted to make more free money, and so they just wanted to save some as well, and so asked Samsung to put only 3 default languages. As for me, it's a discrimination against Russians. What if I wanted to send it to Russia after 2 years?
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It would not work in Russia as its a cdma phone ... only wifi would work .... You could send it all you want
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Epix4G said:
It would not work in Russia as its a cdma phone ... only wifi would work .... You could send it all you want ... you can take the touch wiz Rom from a international phone and the sprint and Fix it so you will have a Russian sprint Rom ... just mainly translating
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w7excursion said:
Then you should buy one from that side of the world. Sprint is in the USA why should they worry about other languages besides the dominant ones?
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Sometimes I'm just amazed of people that think they're the smartest people in the whole wide world. As far as we all know, there are only "3" versions of SGNII - 7100, 7105, and CDMA. CDMA version was originally made for USA: Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular. I don't think you'll be able to find any other "non-Verizon/Sprint/US Cellular" version of CDMA Note II in the world.
And btw, in the world's point of view, Russian is in fact dominant. Even though it takes only fifth place, it's still one of the most popular languages in the world. After all, Spanish language speak (googled it up) over 406 million people, Chinese - over a billion. Again, if you didn't read/understand it from the first time, it's only if we're talking about world (Quote: "Then you should buy one from that side of the world.")
Once again, a little note about language domination: Native English speakers are only 375 million people.
I mean, if all major nationalities were to make their language official in US, how many languages would there be?
There are no CDMA service providers in Russia, but former USSR - there are a lot of such. I saw one Sprint's phone working there; it was unlocked, and so CDMA phones can and will work there.
I heard something about Cyanogenmod. What can you tell me about that? Should I try that?
And please, don't whine that I'm p... you off, I'm not.

Russian mobile companies use two standards GSM 900/1800 (European standard) and CDMA (American standard). A single cell phone can’t be used in both standards. So, check your phone instruction to find out which standard it is operationg in.GSM is far more popular in Russia and all the leading national operators use it in their networks, CDMA is used only by several local providers (in Moscow, St.Petersburg, Irkutsk), so the biggest problem with CDMA is that you won't be able to use the same telephone in several cities.As most cellular networks in Russia operate in GSM 900/1800 standard,you can use the mobile telephones that support this type of network only.
Seems like to me it would just be easier to have a gsm phone if you wanted to take it to Russia and would be easier to get Russian firmware on it also. ..
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LG Optimus F3Q

I'd like to get one of these somehow to Europe and unlock it. Anybody happen to know where to get one shipped & how to unlock?
http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-f3q.html

hardy81 said:
I'd like to get one of these somehow to Europe and unlock it. Anybody happen to know where to get one shipped & how to unlock?
http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-f3q.html
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I am also interested in this phone, but it seemed no one really cared about it. A seller called welectronics posted an open box video in youtube, you are able to buy from them at a premium, but I would wait for cheaper ones to float around on ebay. The 4G bands of this phone do not work in Europe but 3G do, and there are websites that sell the unlock code for the network lock.

il like this phone too and waitin an offer (Ihave T-Mobile MyTou Q Huawei u8730)

it's really too bad no one seems to care about this phone.
I wanted to get one but also want to see if anyone here can come up with rooting and flashing instruction for this phone first.
I really want to get a Kitkat rom on this phone.
(FYI, I am still using the T-Mobile G2 I love so much.)

I found a site which sells this unlocked and ships to Europe: http://www.canadagsm.ca/products-LG-Optimus-F3Q-Penta-Band-LTE. 2G and 3G will work; 4G not.
But as there is no alternative ROM available and apparently no way to root, it's impossible to remap the keyboard. Which is a must, at least up here in the Nordics.
Brilliant looking phone. I'm sure the qwerty sliders will make a comeback someday, stupid people just haven't figured out yet that Apple screwed them when they introduced the on-screen keyboard.
But how to get root? Hopefully somebody with skills would also buy this and do Cyanogenmod for it.

Could this be real: http://442kitkat.senuke.info/mp3-0/lg-optimus-f3q-5998.html

If there is a rooting guide and KitKat rom for this phone, I am going to buy one right the way.
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hardy81 said:
Could this be real: http://442kitkat.senuke.info/mp3-0/lg-optimus-f3q-5998.html
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Looks real but doesn't seem to have a rooting S-Off guide.
And the download links to the rom are broken.

misbehave said:
Looks real but doesn't seem to have a rooting S-Off guide.
And the download links to the rom are broken.
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Also no way I'm downloading from an obscure site a ROM to my phone, without a community which can validate that it does not include anything nasty.

I am wondering if Motochopper or RootMaster can root this phone or not.

I expect that after some sales somebody will create a forum for this phone. It's on T-Mobile where people are used to qwerty's and in their portfolio it replaces the Samsung Galaxy Relay, which has an active forum here.

I am also very interested in this phone.
Problem seems to be getting it out of the grasps of the usual "America is #1 and we don't want to know about any of the rest of you" phone companies...
...Does anyone know if the LG Enact shares the same case design as the F3Q? They both look very similar.

Not sure about Europe, but some South East Asian countries welcome qwerty keyboard phone. What is LG thinking? Can't sell a phone without carrier backing?
The LG Enact has identical spec as the F3Q, BUT it is a CDMA phone for Verizon so it is almost impossible to use outside the US, unless you are using a CDMA carrier and is able to unlock and register the phone.

o>c said:
Not sure about Europe, but some South East Asian countries welcome qwerty keyboard phone. What is LG thinking? Can't sell a phone without carrier backing?
The LG Enact has identical spec as the F3Q, BUT it is a CDMA phone for Verizon so it is almost impossible to use outside the US, unless you are using a CDMA carrier and is able to unlock and register the phone.
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In this regard then it's not just LG, Motorola too.
Making the awasome Droid4 exclusively for Verizon in US and no GSM version for T-Mobile or AT&T.
I guess Motorola deserve what is happening to them now, guts taken out by Google and being sold to Lenovo as an empty shell.

o>c said:
The LG Enact has identical spec as the F3Q, BUT it is a CDMA phone
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I know it is CDMA but I was wondering if it was physically identical. I was wondering if you might be able to use accessories like cases made for the Enact on the F3Q, and maybe even change the ugly blue keyboard of the F3Q to the grey one of the Enact.

lameboyadvance said:
I know it is CDMA but I was wondering if it was physically identical. I was wondering if you might be able to use accessories like cases made for the Enact on the F3Q, and maybe even change the ugly blue keyboard of the F3Q to the grey one of the Enact.
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I really don't understand the design process over at LG.
If I buy the F3Q, the first thing I would do is that out that back shell cover and spray it will some black or pearl-white spray paint.

o>c said:
Not sure about Europe, but some South East Asian countries welcome qwerty keyboard phone. What is LG thinking? Can't sell a phone without carrier backing?
The LG Enact has identical spec as the F3Q, BUT it is a CDMA phone for Verizon so it is almost impossible to use outside the US, unless you are using a CDMA carrier and is able to unlock and register the phone.
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Actually it has a CDMA and LTE radio and has a SIM card slot. But nowhere else really uses the Band 13 LTE Verizon deploys, so can't really use it anywhere else. Maybe when Videotron starts setting up the C1 band in Canada then can use those phones here.

Contacted a few buying agents in the hope of importing one from the US, but they told me a monthly plan is required for purchasing this phone, so resales are not likely to circulate for the moment.

The ffollowing guide from k1mu worked on rooting my mobile f3q. Also I was able to buy the device out right from a mobile store in California for 339.99 plus tax for a total of 368.04 . This was with no monthly plan. Hope this helps anyone Else out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

dezalbebi said:
The ffollowing guide from k1mu worked on rooting my mobile f3q.
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Brilliant. Now Cyanogenmod someone please and I'll get this as my second device, even though I already have a nicely working Samsung Galaxy Relay (with slide-out qwerty also).

Wow, rooted already. This phone is definitely promising.
...I wonder if there's enough of us outside USA that it might be worth getting someone reliable to do a group purchase for us?
I can just see it now, some random guy walking into a T-Mobile store and asking for 26 F3Qs, 18 cases, 6 USB chargers and 5 dust protectors. :laugh:

Can you only buy the M8 developer edition in US?

I'm checking on Htcs website in Germany (where I live) and there's no mention of the developer edition, it justs shows me retail stores where I can buy the regular unlocked gsm edition , can you unlock the regular unlocked gsm edition without voiding the warranty?

I have a similar question, so instead of starting a new thread, I figured I'd try here first.
I also live in Germany and I thought that the phone I bought unlocked was what many forums are referring to as "international unlocked". However, after the Lollipop update I tried to look into the software number and it turned out that I got a T-Mobile phone with CID T-MOB101. As far as the GSM is concerned, the phone is unlocked, I'm using it with O2 for example. But the update to Lollipop has the T-Mobile version 4.19.111.2. I read that 111 here actually refer to T-Mobile.
So my question is : what is meant by international unlocked and can one actually buy one in Germany?

unifex_ said:
I have a similar question, so instead of starting a new thread, I figured I'd try here first.
I also live in Germany and I thought that the phone I bought unlocked was what many forums are referring to as "international unlocked". However, after the Lollipop update I tried to look into the software number and it turned out that I got a T-Mobile phone with CID T-MOB101. As far as the GSM is concerned, the phone is unlocked, I'm using it with O2 for example. But the update to Lollipop has the T-Mobile version 4.19.111.2. I read that 111 here actually refer to T-Mobile.
So my question is : what is meant by international unlocked and can one actually buy one in Germany?
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Where di you get your device from ? Amazon?

Officially, the Developer Edition is US-only

EddyOS said:
Officially, the Developer Edition is US-only
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So if I want to unlock my bootloader without losing my warranty im effed up? :crying:

The US Developer Edition comes with the bootloader already unlocked (if that's what you mean)
The EU handset comes locked and you have to unlock it and technically does void your warranty

EddyOS said:
The EU handset comes locked and you have to unlock it and technically does void your warranty
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That's what I was afraid of :crying: , I need xposed :crying:

Do you actually need it, though? Or just want it cause you're used to having it

Chad_Petree said:
Where di you get your device from ? Amazon?
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The question of rooting confuses me as well. I'm not so worried about the warranty since in Europe it is rather inefficient anyway. However, all guides keep stating that "it is not for everyone" and that one has to "root responsibly" in order to stay safe.
At the same time, many things that seem useful (such as complete backups, firewalls, permissions control by e.g. ApOps, etc) are only possible on rooted devices. And these are not some eye candy tweaks, without such tools it seems impossible to control the device. I mean, without rooting I can't even get rid of FM radio, what's up with that!
Yes, people might say, just leave it alone, pretend it's not there. But there are tons of apps on the phone that I do not need/use and I can't even disable them. Perhaps I can't use the memory if I delete them, perhaps they drain the battery only a little bit if I don't use them, but to me it's very annoying that I am not in control of MY phone. It's not sponsored by any carrier, I paid what was asked for it, I reckon it's mine now.

Lg bootloader unlock

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.

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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

G965O in Europe Samsung Pay -Google Pay

Hi
I have a SM-965O (Snapdragon, Latin America) that is going to be use in Europe (Spain) , I know frequency bands should no be a problem BUT my question is regard Samsung PAY and Android Pay
Samsung Pay i think it needs to have the same country CSC as the SIM in this case it will not be possible as there is no firmware i can flash for this phone with a European CSC what about Google pay? can it be used with a different CSC than the SIM?
Thanks for you comments

MAX 404 said:
Hi
I have a SM-965O (Snapdragon, Latin America) that is going to be use in Europe (Spain) , I know frequency bands should no be a problem BUT my question is regard Samsung PAY and Android Pay
Samsung Pay i think it needs to have the same country CSC as the SIM in this case it will not be possible as there is no firmware i can flash for this phone with a European CSC what about Google pay? can it be used with a different CSC than the SIM?
Thanks for you comments
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If you unlock your bootloader, Samsung pay is gone. Knox is tripped and renders Samsung pay useless. But Android pay should work regardless as long as you have magisk and use magiskhide.
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klabit87 said:
If you unlock your bootloader, Samsung pay is gone. Knox is tripped and renders Samsung pay useless. But Android pay should work regardless as long as you have magisk and use magiskhide.
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Hi Mate
Thanks for the reply , the bootloader I think is unlocked , but anyhow i was not planning to unlock it , the phone is not rooted so knox is intact.
The S9+( latin American version) is going to be use in Europe , before that happens i want to see what my option are with Samsung and Android pay are.
I know Samsung pay is very picky it need to match Country CSC with SIM CSC , that option to me is off the table as there is no european firmware for this phone , not sure about android pay , is that picky too?
I do not want to root the phone at the moment..... so just checking with you guys , any advice is welcome.

MAX 404 said:
Hi Mate
Thanks for the reply , the bootloader I think is unlocked , but anyhow i was not planning to unlock it , the phone is not rooted so knox is intact.
The S9+( latin American version) is going to be use in Europe , before that happens i want to see what my option are with Samsung and Android pay are.
I know Samsung pay is very picky it need to match Country CSC with SIM CSC , that option to me is off the table as there is no european firmware for this phone , not sure about android pay , is that picky too?
I do not want to root the phone at the moment..... so just checking with you guys , any advice is welcome.
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I've never used Samsung pay so I really don't know about that but I use Android pay and it doesn't seem to really care.
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I've never used Samsung pay so I really don't know about that but I use Android pay and it doesn't seem to really care.
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That is what i think , Android pay seems to be more "open" to this kind of situations......

MAX 404 said:
That is what i think , Android pay seems to be more "open" to this kind of situations......
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it is indeed, however not for those of use who use samsung watches and like paying for stuff without even touching their phone

youdoofus said:
it is indeed, however not for those of use who use samsung watches and like paying for stuff without even touching their phone
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That is a good point, i did not think about that.....
I understand they make a fuzz if you are rooted but i do not see the point to restrict the service when your country csc and your sim do not match..

MAX 404 said:
That is a good point, i did not think about that.....
I understand they make a fuzz if you are rooted but i do not see the point to restrict the service when your country csc and your sim do not match..
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the thing that bugs me about their issue with root is that im absolutely certain that there is a way to allow root to certain parts of the OS and like super super SUPERSU for the core stuff. So if they had an alternative routing method for the sensitive stuff like SPay and SHealth and secure folder and allow for the customization that most root users want in the first place

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the thing that bugs me about their issue with root is that im absolutely certain that there is a way to allow root to certain parts of the OS and like super super SUPERSU for the core stuff. So if they had an alternative routing method for the sensitive stuff like SPay and SHealth and secure folder and allow for the customization that most root users want in the first place
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I agree with you , there are parts of the OS that should be restricted or protected from any manipulation , but not to the extreme to make you feel like an outlaw and make you an outcast from your own device if you want to "change it" or customize it
They are taking all the fun away from android ( those very first years) , open source not quite any more, I do not like apples philosophy and that was one of the main reason why i use android..... now days is hard to tell the difference