unlocked verizon LTE galaxy s3 sch-i535 on T-Mobile - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

I have been using this phone for 2 years now on T-Mobile USA I have clockwork mod touchwiz. At this point I only have Edge Data 2G. T-mobile says I won't get 3G or 4G because my firmware is outdated [Which it is] 4.0.4 My question which newer firmware can I use and still be able to reroot and and allow me to unlock bootloader for T-mobile My baseband version isi535VRLHE Build number IMM76D.i535VRALHE Hardware version I535.10 Android version 4.0.4 Thanks

How do I get my sch-i535 unlocked

sdaley420 said:
How do I get my sch-i535 unlocked
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You're not giving any phone info. You need to know the build, Firmware version, what carrier the phone is tied to..
As I went to T-Mobile and I'm running old 4.0.4 firmware. The article and how to was available online. Did you first try and get a release code from your carrier. Your phone being an S3 may already be unlocked.

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Help Galaxy S II T-Mobile and Telus

What is the difference btw a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989 and Telus Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989?
What is the difference to unlock or to root?if rooted, can i flash the same ROM?
I think rooted means also unlocked. Am I right?
There is no difference between the phones aside from the Telus version having a "D" on the end, you can flash any rom from a T-989 to a T-989D and vice versa, Skyrocket roms are also compatible.
Rooted is not unlocked, unlocked refers to sim card security and so far there is no software unlock for our phones but they can be unlocked via the carrier.
This is the guide I used when i first rooted my phone, has instructions for the tmo version as well.
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...d-ultimate-root-optimization-guide-steps.html
Jester6 said:
There is no difference between the phones aside from the Telus version having a "D" on the end, you can flash any rom from a T-989 to a T-989D and vice versa, Skyrocket roms are also compatible.
Rooted is not unlocked, unlocked refers to sim card security and so far there is no software unlock for our phones but they can be unlocked via the carrier.
This is the guide I used when i first rooted my phone, has instructions for the tmo version as well.
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...d-ultimate-root-optimization-guide-steps.html
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Thanks for info.

Unlocked Updates but AT&T?

I'm looking for an unlocked Note II and have found one for a reasonable price but it's an AT&T version although it is indeed unlocked. Will I get updates at the same time as the international version or would I have to wait for an AT&T update?
Also, is it possible to flash/sideload the 4.2 camera apk without rooting?
Zecharixs said:
I'm looking for an unlocked Note II and have found one for a reasonable price but it's an AT&T version although it is indeed unlocked. Will I get updates at the same time as the international version or would I have to wait for an AT&T update?
Also, is it possible to flash/sideload the 4.2 camera apk without rooting?
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You'll get the updates when the ATT version gets the update. The upgrade really goes by Model number and then region. Your model number is still SGH-I317.
Being unlocked just enable you to use a non-att sim card
Correct if it's just unlocked, you should have no problem getting updates.
If it's unlocked and a good deal, I assume you getting it from a private seller. Just be careful not to buy a stolen phone, they will block it by IMEI.
Just get one that is locked and unlock it yourself. Don't pay extra for one that's unlocked. There is a thread here on xda that shows you how to unlock the GN2 jus by entering a few codes.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
Yes, you can flash 4.2 camera with no problems. I did.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
If I did get the SGH ATT model, could I flash the N7100 stock image to it without rooting? If so, how would I do it?
And someone said the 4.2 camera can be flashed without root. How is this done?
You need to do some searching and reading, all the information you need can be found here on XDA.
But before you get in to trouble flashing I will tell you that you should not flash a ROM that is not made for you model (SGH_i317). If you have an AT&T phone only flash ROMs from the AT&T development section.
Here is a useful link to get you started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541

unlocked phone get OTA update on different network

Cant seem to get a concrete answer anywhere. I Sim unlocked my tmobile note 3 and I'm currently running it on the ATT network. Will I get OTA updates from Tmobile still or just nothing at all?
joverclock said:
Cant seem to get a concrete answer anywhere. I Sim unlocked my tmobile note 3 and I'm currently running it on the ATT network. Will I get OTA updates from Tmobile still or just nothing at all?
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If you're running a completely stock rom (no root or recovery) you will get updates still.
joverclock said:
Cant seem to get a concrete answer anywhere. I Sim unlocked my tmobile note 3 and I'm currently running it on the ATT network. Will I get OTA updates from Tmobile still or just nothing at all?
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If you are rooted, your phone will attempt to download OTA updates but most likely they wont install and you will lose root. This happens on the S3 and S4... so N3 shoulnt be any different.
re: updates
joverclock said:
Cant seem to get a concrete answer anywhere. I Sim unlocked my tmobile note 3 and I'm currently running it on the ATT network. Will I get OTA updates from Tmobile still or just nothing at all?
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If your phone is NOT rooted and if you have the stock firmware in the phone then:
You will only get updates for AT&T if you have an AT&T activated sim card in the phone.
Without a activated Tmobile sim card in the phonoe you will never get tmobile updates.
Good luck!
Thats what I figured, if it is Tmobile, you will get the ATT update, and that might be an issue. I am watching the forums for any post of an OTA, then will swap cards back.
There is no way that tmo phone will accept att ota even with active att sim on it. Ota checks phone model and att ota wont show at all on tmobile phone. You can always download latest update from samsung website
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app
So is the simple solution just to use Samsung Kies? I bought a 2nd hand Galaxy S5 and it had been on O2 but unlocked. I'm now using it on EE (I'm in the UK). Will Kies let me do an in place upgrade without having to wipe?
so would my unlocked Verizon Google Pixel phone get the Android 9.0 PIE update when i'm using a MetroPCS sim ?

[Q] Which LG G# comes with unlocked bootloader?

I am an AT&T subscriber and in the market for an LG G3. The AT&T version comes with a locked bootloader which means I will probably never be able to install a custom recovery and flash CyanogenMod on it which is a must for me. I realize that other versions will not work with AT&T LTE and I am completely fine with just HSDPA+ - which versions of the phone support AT&T HSDPA+ and come with unlocked bootloader?
andreyl79 said:
I am an AT&T subscriber and in the market for an LG G3. The AT&T version comes with a locked bootloader which means I will probably never be able to install a custom recovery and flash CyanogenMod on it which is a must for me. I realize that other versions will not work with AT&T LTE and I am completely fine with just HSDPA+ - which versions of the phone support AT&T HSDPA+ and come with unlocked bootloader?
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D851 - Tmobile
bigkevbosky said:
D851 - Tmobile
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Thank you. Does it come network unlocked? I.e. can I put my AT&T sim in and use it?
andreyl79 said:
Thank you. Does it come network unlocked? I.e. can I put my AT&T sim in and use it?
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No, but I've heard of getting unlock codes for as little as $6 on Ebay.
Plus Tmo is rumored to start a new thing soon where they put an unlock app either on the phone itself or on the Play Store and you can unlock it right there.
You'd want to get the Tmo version, though, because it's fully compatable with AT&T's LTE bands.

Unlocked an At&t SGS3 for use on Tmo

Hey guy I just unlocked an old SGS3 for AT&T SGH-I747. Now i plan on giving the phone to my mom for her to use since her current phone is a POS... how would i go about getting tmobile firmware on it for her without bricking. I know i have to root first and then Recovery then Rom, but is it safe and stable to run TMO rom on the att model of the S3. I just want to make sure that i go about this the rite way.
Thanks in advance
Will she be using T-Mobile data? The i747 does not natively support aws frequencies so that may be a problem. Voice calls would probably work.
You can't flash the t999 modem and bootloader to the i747 so forget about flashing a T-Mobile rom to i747.
Pray tell: How did you Un-Lock it?
I haven't been able to get past the debug screen?
Any info is appreciated, Thanks!
JosephJ85 said:
Hey guy I just unlocked an old SGS3 for AT&T SGH-I747. Now i plan on giving the phone to my mom for her to use since her current phone is a POS... how would i go about getting tmobile firmware on it for her without bricking. I know i have to root first and then Recovery then Rom, but is it safe and stable to run TMO rom on the att model of the S3. I just want to make sure that i go about this the rite way.
Thanks in advance
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