Develop Bugs

[REQ] Galaxy Tab unlock

Good evening gentlemen.
The Galaxy S and all its variants have an unlock tool, working on a simple method of fetching the code from one of the files on the phone.
I have also seen that some folks who couldn't quite get the easy method to work would actually change some things in their nv_data.bin, which also allowed them to unlock their phones.
I was hoping that some kindly dev, with far too much time on his hands, would figure out a way to unlock the Galaxy Tab in the same way (seeing as both machiens are so similar).
I will help out with whatever I can - files, adb commands, logs, etc - because I want to give my Tab as a gift to a friend, but the damn thing is locked up tight to Vodafone

Galaxy TAB unlock
I tested variant unlock process from Samsung Galaxy S by generating unlock code but didn't work. Process is based on sgux.exe tool that extract code from nv_data.bin file.
I am waiting for an alternate method to get unlock code for this exciting device.
Thanks in advance

there is a person at android.modaco.com who will get the unlock code for your device if you send him the IMEi no. (he tells you how) and your carrier and location... for a fee... 19 UK... fyi
It's in the sticky post at the top of their Galaxy Tab forum

Is there a free way to do it?
Sent from my SGH-T849 using XDA App

Try this; it worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94

I just think I unlocked mine using a similar method to posted above.
Will post instructions shortly when can confirm. Exciting!
Edit: I wrote up a short guide of what I did here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838424

smithdc said:
I just think I unlocked mine using a similar method to posted above.
Will post instructions shortly when can confirm. Exciting!
Edit: I wrote up a short guide of what I did here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838424
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I prefer to use a confirmed procedure for using with TAB because I tried some working methods for SGS without results at TAB device.
Thanks

I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).

I confirmed this method works fine, my Galaxy tab (SFR reunion island) unlock great, thanks again

Yep, it works, I have my tab unlocked a few weeks ago that way but the serial number of the device on the about turn s into 00000000 .. Only problem I have found. Been using it without any glitch so far but I'm still looking for a way that does not mess the device serial number..

smithdc said:
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi smithdc,
Sorry to do not be confident on your procedure, I purchased device two days ago and really worry about an error may brick it. I follow procedure and can confirm you, it works.
Many thanks

Hi Just got a US T Mobile Tab but if I cant unlock I will have to bring it back

This unlock method works!
smithdc said:
I can confirm that this unlock method works, see the link posted above (I even included some screenshots).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks smithdc and helroz! This method worked great for me on portuguese GT! And it's really easy too...
Especially smithdc's guide is very easy to follow!
One thing though: don't bother to buy Root Explorer just to move/copy/delete files. A little linux command line knowledge (easy things like "cd, cp, rm" or even "mkdir" - google it if U don't know what I'm talking about) will do the trick using terminal emulator (check out at market). Also I'm using an amazing little proggie called WiFiKeyboard (market again) to use my keyboard to write out the commands on the GT!
If U want your GT rooted and unlocked this is the way to go! Thanks to all the people who have worked on this!! Cheers!

It unlocked mine but I cant get it to work right wit ATT.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

clausnymark said:
Thanks smithdc and helroz! This method worked great for me on portuguese GT! And it's really easy too...
Especially smithdc's guide is very easy to follow!
One thing though: don't bother to buy Root Explorer just to move/copy/delete files. A little linux command line knowledge (easy things like "cd, cp, rm" or even "mkdir" - google it if U don't know what I'm talking about) will do the trick using terminal emulator (check out at market). Also I'm using an amazing little proggie called WiFiKeyboard (market again) to use my keyboard to write out the commands on the GT!
If U want your GT rooted and unlocked this is the way to go! Thanks to all the people who have worked on this!! Cheers!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did it change the serial no. to all zeroes as reported above?
thx.

xexes said:
did it change the serial no. to all zeroes as reported above?
thx.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I does change the serial numbers to all zeroes.
You could probably just roll back your nv_data.bin file/you have the serial on the back of your Tab and there should be a way to just edit it back in, in the future.

And the drawbacks to having all zaros for a temporary serial # would be??
I get the warranty issues but I just wanna make sure im not missing something
Sent from my badass SGH-T849 using XDA App

TainT said:
And the drawbacks to having all zaros for a temporary serial # would be??
I get the warranty issues but I just wanna make sure im not missing something
Sent from my badass SGH-T849 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well none so far, or that I can think of.
Even with warranty you could just restore the original files. Or if you had broken it so badly that they couldn't load it up then it wouldn't matter anyway.

Tis what I thought....preciate ya bro!!
And all your work.

problem in my nexus (sim card )

hello all
i have galaxy nexus, i has been downloaded custom rom ,, my devise lost the sim card( no coverage ) and i cant make any call
i reinstall isc version and updated to jelly bean , but i still face the problem
please help me i dont know what i should do
sorry for my weak english
thanks in advance

Dial *#06#, do you see your imei?
sent from my Galaxy

samersh72 said:
Dial *#06#, do you see your imei?
sent from my Galaxy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes i see it

Setup your apn settings
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Zepius said:
Setup your apn settings
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for our response
But if I get u clearly
APN = access point name and doest that solve my problem
Because my device can't see sim card
Thanks

Sounds to me like you lost your unlock.
Google "DoCoMo Galaxy Nexus Unlock"
Offers quick solution if your willing to read.

christopherrrg said:
Sounds to me like you lost your unlock.
Google "DoCoMo Galaxy Nexus Unlock"
Offers quick solution if your willing to read.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for response
my device see my sim card for first five minute or less and the network disappeared
still i have to try your way ?
thanks in advance

3as4 syria said:
thanks for response
my device see my sim card for first five minute or less and the network disappeared
still i have to try your way ?
thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does your IMEI begin with 0049? Looks like a blacklist on generic IMEI.

krnag said:
Does your IMEI begin with 0049? Looks like a blacklist on generic IMEI.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes

check your private message.

krnag said:
Does your IMEI begin with 0049? Looks like a blacklist on generic IMEI.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah but it doesn't actually do anything wrong. Unless you're on CDMA.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Beta

*Downgrade to stock 4.0.4 unrooted (use ODIN) here is a link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586807) and here is the one i downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586807&page=12 but there are other versions of ICS that should work
*Run the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit (download here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310) select your version, then click the option 8 to unlock, root, instal recovery (otr TWRP) etc.
*After all that google for the last version of ****docomo (i believe its 3.1, but the one from xda-developers, is no longer available)
*Run the last version of ****docomo on your Galaxy Nexus and click Unlock forever
wait until the process is finished.
*dial #*06# and see if your imei is restored.
test your signal it should be nice
*backup your EFS (here is an app to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510906) save your backup to your pc, email it to you, save it on your dropbox folder, and copy it on a personal pendrive, and burry it on the ground just case
*upgrade to 4.1 via OTA
*upgrade to 4.2 via OTA
*perform a nandroid backup to your pc http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351 (just for safety and paranoia )
if your want flash a custom ROM (but i got a little paranoid after all xD lol)
if you need to restore your EFS, do it as its shown here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21066107#post21066107 or simply flash the new radio.img with odin
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I dont know if this works for you, but this is the exact way i followed to restore my IMEI and SIM UNLOCK my Galaxy Nexus. I lost the signal after an upgrade to 4.2.2, and it seemed to accept the simcard for about 5 seconds, and then it got stuck into EMERGENCY CALL ONLY. (weird that it read simcards from other carriers, but not the one i neded), i had the generic IMEI, so tha could be the reason AND i dindt back up my EFS folder then.
After following this steps, my phone is fine unlocked, and has never lost the signal
ps. sorry for my english, but i am from venezuela, I hope you understand everything and share your results thanks..!1

ZTE (AT&T) Avail 2 [Z992]

Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn

I am on board with this as well
misternad said:
Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
**BUMP** on this. This is an inexpensive decent Android phone. The camera is the only drawback but everything else is fairly decent. I am going to start looking into this, because being able to root and mod a cheap phone to have as a ready back up is essential.

xCAVEMANx said:
**BUMP** on this. This is an inexpensive decent Android phone. The camera is the only drawback but everything else is fairly decent. I am going to start looking into this, because being able to root and mod a cheap phone to have as a ready back up is essential.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cydia Impactor. It's a one-click master-key exploit.

Wow... I can't believe this is the first time I'm hearing of this. Does the trick and then some. Looks like it's time to learn how to port since nobody seems to be taking the reigns on this one. Wish me luck!!!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app

Can anyone tell me where to find stock rom for avail 2 and how to flash it...
I rooted the phone but changing font made phone un-bootable...
I was wondering how to recover it ... I can access FTE mode and stock recovery but no ADB....
So far i had no luck finding stock firmware or any means on how to flash the phone

Bought this great little phone as backup to my attic which I will never part with. Have found that it is wonderful for the price. I don't use camera on any phone so that's never an issue. This phone is a quiet little secret. But impaired as more are sold its secrets will be released.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app

misternad said:
Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used Cydia Impactor. I took me 5 minutes.-

ceciliasp said:
I used Cydia Impactor. I took me 5 minutes.-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How by using Cydia Impactor helped you root the Z992? I have it as well, but have no idea how to root from start to finish in DOS(?) Then, after that, Is there a basic custom ROM that is easily attainable for use with detailed instructions?
I am fairly new to all this but been trying for about 2 years. I just never knew how to add a custom ROM or have a reliable RECOVERY after rooting, I am still unsure why I try to begin with, I guess to have a cooler phone, but its complicated, I read the threads, and there are so many terms not being throughly put to instruction decriptions. Bare with me, I am very articulate....
Can someone help me understand, even with some links to basic knowledge and full detail on what rooting, roming, and recoverying or maybe even unlocking a phone - Z992 to be in particular at the moment. thanks - helping words help others learn. Peace til next time..

Anyone know of any other rom besides the z993 for this budget phone?
Sent from my Z992

reply to guidance
niteridet said:
How by using Cydia Impactor helped you root the Z992? I have it as well, but have no idea how to root from start to finish in DOS(?) Then, after that, Is there a basic custom ROM that is easily attainable for use with detailed instructions?
I am fairly new to all this but been trying for about 2 years. I just never knew how to add a custom ROM or have a reliable RECOVERY after rooting, I am still unsure why I try to begin with, I guess to have a cooler phone, but its complicated, I read the threads, and there are so many terms not being throughly put to instruction decriptions. Bare with me, I am very articulate....
Can someone help me understand, even with some links to basic knowledge and full detail on what rooting, roming, and recoverying or maybe even unlocking a phone - Z992 to be in particular at the moment. thanks - helping words help others learn. Peace til next time..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THIS IS FOR WINDOWS AS I ONLY USE WINDOWS.
Cydia impactor works like a charm I have had success in rooting my z992, my fiance's z992 and my alps momo 9 3G tablet (Chinese tablet). Details on how to root using Cudi's impactor:
Download cydia impactor (just google it)
Enable USB debugging and connect to PC as media device
Plug in phone now on and unlocked
Open cydia impactor (it should say "# Drop SU.... ")
Press start or go
Wait for it to go back to where it says "# Drop SU...."
Unplug your phone (no longer need pc)
Then download superuser
Open app and scroll left to right and update su binary by clicking where it says SUPERSU 1.6.1... THEN CLICK update
Download busybox by stericson
Open busybox click install at bottom left
After completion manage apps in your phones settings menu and delete busybox. You now have root access! Enjoy.
Information on rooting, unlocking, roming, and recovering... :
Rooting will give you access to system files and functions that basic users cannot access. Like deleting apps that came preinstalled with the phone and take up a bunch of space.
Unlocking: allows you to use a different carriers service on your phone for example using straight talk in att or T-Mobile phones using their byop program sum card service.
Roming: means you can install a different Android based operating system on your phone. For example Android 2.3.4 of a att Samsung galaxy s2 on your phone instead of Android 4.1.1 or Android 4.1.2 on att avail 2.
Recovery means you have access to install any type of zip file to your phone through clockworkmod, twrp, or cynagen mod recovery to make system changes on your phone.
Did I answer all of your questions or do you need more understanding of the terms? Glad to help you!!!
---------- Post added at 09:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------
godkillerz223 said:
Anyone know of any other rom besides the z993 for this budget phone?
Sent from my Z992
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is not another rom that works on this phone because ZTE put a block on the system CPU and I recommend not trying to find another rom as you will most likely end up not having a working phone

i did all of this with no errors and everything on my phone is still normal. all i really need is the network unlock code but im sure of how to get it without waiting on at&t for 3-5 days. god i hope im in the right thread.

unlocking z992
automatic_bazooti said:
i did all of this with no errors and everything on my phone is still normal. all i really need is the network unlock code but im sure of how to get it without waiting on at&t for 3-5 days. god i hope im in the right thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
there is only one way of unlocking this device and unfortunately that is to call att or use the device unlock portal on their website...neither of them helped me because we are required to wait for 6 months after purchasing this device...and for this phone the manufacturer and att have a strict agreement not to allow an unlock of this phone weather you call att or use the website it will give you the same error: "The information provided does not match the information on the account." if you do manage to get it unlocked please make another post as i need mine unlocked also. i have 2 of these that need to be unlocked. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PM YOU MY IMEI CODES TO HAVE THEM UNLOCKED!
---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 PM ----------
Hi, I am using this phone until I get my Blu Dash 4.5 back from repair. It is still locked to at&t and I am using it on Straight Talk with all updated apn settings. Does anyone know if there is a way to tether the data to other phones and/or computers? This would be really helpful. I am fully rooted but i do not have a custom recovery installed as it will not allow me to view/edit my files on my pc via data cable and that is something I need. Also if someone has a custom recovery (i.e.: cwm, twrp, cm...) that works flawlessly with this phone (at least allow me to connect to pc) or knows where i can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.

wirless tether working
George19 said:
there is only one way of unlocking this device and unfortunately that is to call att or use the device unlock portal on their website...neither of them helped me because we are required to wait for 6 months after purchasing this device...and for this phone the manufacturer and att have a strict agreement not to allow an unlock of this phone weather you call att or use the website it will give you the same error: "The information provided does not match the information on the account." if you do manage to get it unlocked please make another post as i need mine unlocked also. i have 2 of these that need to be unlocked. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PM YOU MY IMEI CODES TO HAVE THEM UNLOCKED!
---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 PM ----------
Hi, I am using this phone until I get my Blu Dash 4.5 back from repair. It is still locked to at&t and I am using it on Straight Talk with all updated apn settings. Does anyone know if there is a way to tether the data to other phones and/or computers? This would be really helpful. I am fully rooted but i do not have a custom recovery installed as it will not allow me to view/edit my files on my pc via data cable and that is something I need. Also if someone has a custom recovery (i.e.: cwm, twrp, cm...) that works flawlessly with this phone (at least allow me to connect to pc) or knows where i can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got it to work with "WiFi Tether For Root Users"
Its free on the play store
by Müller, Lemons, Buxton Corporation
In WiFi Settings
Set "Change Device-Profile" to Gerneric ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set "Change Setup-Method" to Netd-Ndc(master)
Scroll down to LAN Settings
Enable MSS clamping
and
Enable Routing fix
That will enable tethering to work.

unlock tethering
hgrinn37 said:
I got it to work with "WiFi Tether For Root Users"
Its free on the play store
by Müller, Lemons, Buxton Corporation
In WiFi Settings
Set "Change Device-Profile" to Gerneric ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set "Change Setup-Method" to Netd-Ndc(master)
Scroll down to LAN Settings
Enable MSS clamping
and
Enable Routing fix
That will enable tethering to work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could you by chance get me the link to the play store please? It didn't show up...
edit i found one that works although it is 1.95 on the play store "WiFi Tether Router"
I found the one you posted but i could not get it to work correctly with the settings you provided. i used those settings to start tethering but i cannot see the ap on my pc or tablet....PLEASE HELP!!!

tethering
there has to be an easier way to tether or unlock this phone!!!!
ANY THOUGHTS????

George19 said:
there has to be an easier way to tether or unlock this phone!!!!
ANY THOUGHTS????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used frame root and busy box on rails and https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ follow this link for an apk for a WiFi for your phone that works perfectly once you put your settings in the app..I used this on a 992 and a 993..use the apk frame root and try each exploit..you cant screw up the phone with this and you'll keep your stock recovery and rom ..I've had no bugs at all doing it this way.I also needed no unlock codes..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app

nexusbandit said:
I used frame root and busy box on rails and ... follow this link for an apk for a WiFi for your phone that works perfectly once you put your settings in the app..I used this on a 992 and a 993..use the apk frame root and try each exploit..you cant screw up the phone with this and you'll keep your stock recovery and rom ..I've had no bugs at all doing it this way.I also needed no unlock codes..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you saying you've been able to network unlock your phone... without contacting ATT?

wallizzle said:
Are you saying you've been able to network unlock your phone... without contacting ATT?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have needed nothing from ATT to do the WiFi tether..I run my laptop off my phone all the time..I never needed any network codes from ATT..you should only need a code if you wish to trade carriers..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app

nexusbandit said:
I have needed nothing from ATT to do the WiFi tether..I run my laptop off my phone all the time..I never needed any network codes from ATT..you should only need a code if you wish to trade carriers..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am now using my 992 and 993 on the new cricket/aio network and no codes were needed..aio is ATT..ATT told me I don't need an unlock code as long as I use an ATT sim..they were right.I tried the sim from my 993 in an old Motorola matrix 2 from ATT and it works with no code needed..
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Free mobile app

Well now we have the TowelRoot apk. Anyone try that yet?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[Root/Unlock] LG Optimus F6 T-Mobile

Hello users I have recently bought a new T-Mobile LG Optimus F6.
For those of you who may have just purchased one or need one rooted and or unlocked here is how to do it.
Root:
Download MotoChopper.zip that is attatched at the bottom.
Then place your phone in Debugging mode. Also check unknown sources in security.
Unzip the MotoChopper and look for "run.bat"
Once that is all done you should have root access.
Unlock:
I use Blowfish Unlocks. You can use who ever you prefer.
Dial *#06# and that will be your IMEI number.
Next submit for the code and wait.
When it comes back use: SIM_UNLOCK=00000000000000
Now to enter the code you have to put in a non supported sim and dial 2945#*500#
Then choose Network Unlock and enter your code. If the first code doesnt work do not panic.
You have 10 attempts and you usually get back 5 different codes. Try them until one works. But to be sure double check that you submitted the right IMEI to begin with.
Enjoy

works
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)

redndeyes said:
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct... here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210213
What I did after root: Uninstalled all the bloatware... added beats audio, and wifi tether...
Pretty cool phone... I sure do miss my HTC one S

I already sold mine but it was very good. The battery life on it was great. But I moved on to the Note 2 Tmo and hopefully I can sell the Note 2 and get the Note 3
Sent from my SGH-T889 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Question about the rooting
Is the rooting all that is needed to enable tethering without the paying of an additional fee to T-Mobile? Basically being held hostage....... and will the phone be capable of OS updating in the future?
Dave
roketteere said:
Hello users I have recently bought a new T-Mobile LG Optimus F6.
For those of you who may have just purchased one or need one rooted and or unlocked here is how to do it.
Root:
Download MotoChopper.zip that is attatched at the bottom.
Then place your phone in Debugging mode. Also check unknown sources in security.
Unzip the MotoChopper and look for "run.bat"
Once that is all done you should have root access.
Unlock:
I use Blowfish Unlocks. You can use who ever you prefer.
Dial *#06# and that will be your IMEI number.
Next submit for the code and wait.
When it comes back use: SIM_UNLOCK=00000000000000
Now to enter the code you have to put in a non supported sim and dial 2945#*500#
Then choose Network Unlock and enter your code. If the first code doesnt work do not panic.
You have 10 attempts and you usually get back 5 different codes. Try them until one works. But to be sure double check that you submitted the right IMEI to begin with.
Enjoy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

we need a development thread started
See this post request as i have done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46105044&posted=1#post46105044

linnon said:
See this post request as i have done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46105044&posted=1#post46105044
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a forum for this device over at this site http://androidforums.com/lg-optimus-f6/
XDA will never happen for this device cause It's not as popular as other device.

How did you guys get Wi-Fi tether to work? Can't get it working after root

Did u wipe after the root to see if it works?
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

LG F6 MetroPCS
Will MotoChopper work on the MetroPCS LG F6?

How to Un-root
redndeyes said:
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you or anyone know how to un-root the phone aftter running the motochopper? I've been looking everyone on the web and cannot find this. I'm worried in case there is ever a hardware issue that we need to unroot to get serviced.

Blarg3891 said:
Do you or anyone know how to un-root the phone aftter running the motochopper? I've been looking everyone on the web and cannot find this. I'm worried in case there is ever a hardware issue that we need to unroot to get serviced.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just did a factory reset and that removed root

cdusa said:
Will MotoChopper work on the MetroPCS LG F6?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. Not at all
Sent from my LGMS500 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

what's the difference T-mobile v MetroPCS
Metro sold me the F6 based on the fact it works on the T-mobile networks LTE. However, I am having a hard time living with an unrooted phone so I'm hoping to use motochopper to root. But someone said it will not work. Is there really that much difference between those sold by T-mobile and those from Metro?
I "upgraded" from a Motion to have bigger screen, and now I find out that may have actually been a step down? WTF!?
All I want to do is unbloat and get rid of "insufficient storage" errors. Shouldn't be so tedious!

dirtycar74 said:
...
All I want to do is unbloat and get rid of "insufficient storage" errors. Shouldn't be so tedious!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can root with the vroot method.
There's some questions about what it does exactly but it does work. I should point out that the program and its cousin program are under community investigation due to possibly shady dealings with pulling and pushing files. Its cousin program (kango or something) Has been shown to pull imeid off phones and apparently send them, unencrypted, to a Chinese server.... but it's the only thing I've found to be a proven working root.
Can't unlock boot loader so no custom roms but you can debloat.
I've discovered that both my l9 and my f6 hold onto the storage allotment for moved downloads...
Not sure if you get my drift...
If you download a file to internal and move it to sd it still shows up in "downloads" when you check the storage in your settings.
To solve it open settings/storage/unmount sd and then open downloads under internal storage and delete files you know you moved.
Sent from my LGMS500 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

With this "vroot", would it be safe to root while disconnected from networks to prevent unauthorized sharing of imei?

I thought of trying that myself but never got around to it.
Sent from my LGMS500 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I think cydia impactor might work too. Has anyone tried it? I can't get my hands on an unrooted f6 to give it a shot
Sent from my LGMS500 using xda app-developers app

I am on metropcs an want root too! I will try cydia if it works? cant wait for it to get a lil more exposure an get a rom!

lokipimpin said:
I am on metropcs an want root too! I will try cydia if it works? cant wait for it to get a lil more exposure an get a rom!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know that vroot works. I've been told cydia works. You need to manually install superuser though
Sent from my LGMS500 using Tapatalk

Activation issues

I just bought the Virgin Mobile data done right Samsung Galaxy s3 L710T, I turned it on and it is stuck at the initial activation screen. I contacted Virgin mobile and we factory reset the device. To no avail... They are incredibly unhelpful and I'm hoping somebody else has a suggestion on how to fix this. It goes between no network retrying. And activating your device please wait. I can access the top menu bar but nothing else. Helppp also note I have full lte access and WiFi I can toggle so there isn't an actual network error...
imgur. com/Q5el1Ao

Where did you buy the phone. I didn't think they were still sold at Wal-Mart
Sent from my SM-G930P using XDA-Developers mobile app

I purchased the phone new from Walmart.com

Yunnz said:
I purchased the phone new from Walmart.com
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess they are still on shelves then.
I'm also suprised VM attempted to help you with support, seeings as DDR is a special Wal-Mart/Virgin Mobile deal and they usually don't offer support and pushes everything related off on WM.

If you don't resolve your issue and want to sell it, I am interested.
Sent from my SM-G930P using XDA-Developers mobile app

I would be willing to pay a developer to help me solve this.

I am almost pretty sure this that 'Activating your device" screen can be bypassed by maybe editing the prop.build file (I remember having similar issues with another phone of another provider about 2 years ago, while I wasn't able to specifically determine the name of the binary/executable responsible for that screen to eliminate that file through TWRP, all what I know is that it has a window that says "Self Service", but I was not able to detect such process called "Self Service" in either /system/app or /system/priv-app so I ended up installing a custom rom that didn't gave me that headache and the phone worked beautifully.
Perhaps, you might want to install a custom rom, a Stock Based custom rom since stock based would offer the greatest stability, then you can decide to root it if you want (unless that rom that you pick already comes pre-rooted).
You will need to install TWRP recovery to your phone first.

I have twrp installed already. I'm having trouble finding a custom rom for the L710T on Virgin mobile data done right. Do you have any suggestions. I've since bought an LG v20 but am interested in repairing this phone if at all possible.

Yunnz said:
I have twrp installed already. I'm having trouble finding a custom rom for the L710T on Virgin mobile data done right. Do you have any suggestions. I've since bought an LG v20 but am interested in repairing this phone if at all possible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure, I will be more than happy to help you get that up and running, for now post here what's the model number of your phone so that I can source for you the correct custom rom for your variation of L710T.

FNetV1 said:
Sure, I will be more than happy to help you get that up and running, for now post here what's the model number of your phone so that I can source for you the correct custom rom for your variation of L710T.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The model is SPH-L710T
The baseband is L710TVPU0AOH1
The build number is KOT49H.L710TVPU0AOH1

-- deleted

I do not have the /DDR partition

Confirmed working. Also you can dd the partition in the TWRP CLI if you know the block name. Which for me was 20. I ended up restoring a blank.img over top instead of DDR as I did not have a DDR partition. Thank you so much for the help!