I will get this phone soon, but I live in europe and the phone is unlocked. my friend who will sell it to me says you cant use its lte so I was thinking is there any way to make it work ? Not really a big deal tho.
kico94 said:
I will get this phone soon, but I live in europe and the phone is unlocked. my friend who will sell it to me says you cant use its lte so I was thinking is there any way to make it work ? Not really a big deal tho.
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If you know your way around flashing you can pull a radio.img from another firmware for this device and get the lte to work. Before you do anything crazy make sure the one that came with the phone doesn't work with lte first tho and back it up just in case.
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will this version be different from the U.S. version (considering the U.S. will get the HSPA+ version) ? Also, are they're any other negatives since its a Europe version of the phone most likely.. like does it not update correctly over here or is modding the phone in the future different? thank you! I'm picking it up in the city tomorrow and just wanted to know first before using it on T-mobile 4G, the site im getting it from is mobile city online . com .. sorry im not allowed to post links on here yet
im using an imported one on tmo.. you will get 3g hspa plus just foine.. depending on coverage of course. also you will get updates as well. dont worry works 100 percent
more info look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363990
ok cool, and lets say when CM9 comes out.. will rooting my phone be done the same way whether its a usa version or not? i'm not trying to brick an $800 phone lol
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ok cool, and lets say when CM9 comes out.. will rooting my phone be done the same way whether its a usa version or not? i'm not trying to brick an $800 phone lol
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There should be a 95% similar if not 100% similar rooting process
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My Imported Tmo phone works just fine on AT&T (just changed my APN settings is all)
You will be able to root it just fine. There's no way to tell now whether or not the US version will be different (or how) because it doesn't exist right now
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ok cool, and lets say when CM9 comes out.. will rooting my phone be done the same way whether its a usa version or not? i'm not trying to brick an $800 phone lol
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$800?! Mine was $690 shipped from the UK...and it came 31 hours after I ordered it (no joke). Just order from Handtec.
Also, don't worry about "bricking" the phone. If you start messing with it, you will eventually brick it, no matter what phone it is. It's part of the learning process. I've had 13 Android devices (two of which were not originally running Android), and I've worked on a bunch more.....I'm not sure it's possible to TRULY brick an Android phone. I came close once, and it took a perfect storm of a bootlooping, non-charging phone, and a near-dead battery.
If no one hasnt read, US Cellular is finally get a variant to this phone, except they are calling it just Galaxy S2. Really contemplating on getting this phone, I just wanted to ask anyone who is knoweldgeable if I get this phone, can I root it and load CWM and stuff on it from your ROMS? or would I have to wait until one comes out specifically for my phone even though they are both CDMA and the specs are the same from what i see.
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If no one hasnt read, US Cellular is finally get a variant to this phone, except they are calling it just Galaxy S2. Really contemplating on getting this phone, I just wanted to ask anyone who is knoweldgeable if I get this phone, can I root it and load CWM and stuff on it from your ROMS? or would I have to wait until one comes out specifically for my phone even though they are both CDMA and the specs are the same from what i see.
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You will probably have to wait for someone else does that ans then you can do it.
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IBMguy said:
If no one hasnt read, US Cellular is finally get a variant to this phone, except they are calling it just Galaxy S2. Really contemplating on getting this phone, I just wanted to ask anyone who is knoweldgeable if I get this phone, can I root it and load CWM and stuff on it from your ROMS? or would I have to wait until one comes out specifically for my phone even though they are both CDMA and the specs are the same from what i see.
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Its hard to say man without seeing the phone. There could be very minor differences that would not let a Rom be able to flash for that phone. It would be very easy for someone to port the Roms over especially since they are both CDMA
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IBMguy said:
If no one hasnt read, US Cellular is finally get a variant to this phone, except they are calling it just Galaxy S2. Really contemplating on getting this phone, I just wanted to ask anyone who is knoweldgeable if I get this phone, can I root it and load CWM and stuff on it from your ROMS? or would I have to wait until one comes out specifically for my phone even though they are both CDMA and the specs are the same from what i see.
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I would like to know the answer to that too, I just picked mine up. Android ver: 2.3.6,baseband S:R760.01 K.FB14
I currently have an iphone on tmobile, and i only get 2G because of the clashing frequencies. I want to get a Tmobile SG3 and get 4G, but if i unlock the phone will tmobile still be able to read the code of the phone and make me upgrade to a actual internet plan.
So my question is; should i buy the international SG3 or the tmobile SG3? Thanks for anything you guys can tell me.
thran8 said:
I currently have an iphone on tmobile, and i only get 2G because of the clashing frequencies. I want to get a Tmobile SG3 and get 4G, but if i unlock the phone will tmobile still be able to read the code of the phone and make me upgrade to a actual internet plan.
So my question is; should i buy the international SG3 or the tmobile SG3? Thanks for anything you guys can tell me.
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Answer, Wrong section. Move to Q&A.
they will find out regardless. even if you buy it from somewhere else. and they will make you upgrade unfortunately.
Lieu10ant said:
they will find out regardless. even if you buy it from somewhere else. and they will make you upgrade unfortunately.
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i had a feeling that was the case, so it seems that i would need to get the international version to get around that
yep. but you'll be stuck with edge
Lieu10ant said:
yep. but you'll be stuck with edge
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yea, i found this:
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/T-Mobile
which might be helpful for others who have t-zone still
Ok im new here mainly to try to find answers to my problem. Apparently i bought a stolen S3 that is blacklisted through AT&T. Phone turns on and looks like its brand new except i cant do anything on it (make calls, text, internet) my question is can there be ANY solution to this, or am i just SOL. Its fine if i am, but just figured i could try all options and thats when i stumbled upon this site. Im not asking anyone to do anything for me, just can it be done. Is it "locked" or "blocked" ? If i unlocked it would it work then? Please any help is appreciated
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Ok im new here mainly to try to find answers to my problem. Apparently i bought a stolen S3 that is blacklisted through AT&T. Phone turns on and looks like its brand new except i cant do anything on it (make calls, text, internet) my question is can there be ANY solution to this, or am i just SOL. Its fine if i am, but just figured i could try all options and thats when i stumbled upon this site. Im not asking anyone to do anything for me, just can it be done. Is it "locked" or "blocked" ? If i unlocked it would it work then? Please any help is appreciated
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Unlocked might work on tmo 2g. Other services that use att might work on prepay.
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It'll work on StraightTalk
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It'll work on StraightTalk
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So those are my options? Im very green in the cell phone lingo, if i use straight talk im not on my service right its a pay as you go thing right?
Just wish i could unlock it and be good with full function lol. Any other responses would be appreciated
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So those are my options? Im very green in the cell phone lingo, if i use straight talk im not on my service right its a pay as you go thing right?
Just wish i could unlock it and be good with full function lol. Any other responses would be appreciated
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Did AT&T tell you that it's blacklisted, or is that just your assumption? Just trying to make sure it isn't something else like a missing IMEI code.
And if it was stolen, I'd get rid of it if it were me. You can get in a lot of trouble for receiving stolen goods.
At any rate, not here to preach. You can unlock it for free using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189#post3466118
That said, if you use a T-Mobile sim card you'll probably only get Edge network, which is slower than dial-up (not really, but it is agonizingly slow). In some areas of the country T-Mobile has rolled out newer networks and you might get H+. Worth a shot at any rate. Good luck. :good:
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And if it was stolen, I'd get rid of it if it were me. You can get in a lot of trouble for receiving stolen goods.
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Chances are, it could be blacklisted on all GSM networks, not just AT&T. All a person would need to do is call up respective customer care, and get it disabled. If he got it for one, I don't think he'd be stupid enough not to get it disabled on other MAJOR networks.
When you got it, didn't you put in your cell sim and check if it was working or not?
Will international version still work when AT&T drops 3G in Feb. 2022?
Yes. The WWE version supports LTE. All M8 versions support it afaik
I'm struggling with this. Tried researching it. I know the M8's all have LTE capabilities...the problem is AT&T in the US doesn't cover the same bands or frequencies to support 4G LTE that they do in Europe. So my international version doesn't get LTE. The most I get is HSPA+. I also couldn't find any info on HD Voice which I'm guessing is the same thing as VoLTE or LTE. Which is what is going to be required in order for the phone to work in any fashion on the AT&T network. Or any network for that matter when they decide to drop 3G. I know for a FACT that the US version of the M8 is on the list of phones that WILL work when they make the change. It shows the M8 on the list but it doesn't distinguish between domestic or international versions.
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I'm struggling with this. Tried researching it. I know the M8's all have LTE capabilities...the problem is AT&T in the US doesn't cover the same bands or frequencies to support 4G LTE that they do in Europe. So my international version doesn't get LTE. The most I get is HSPA+. I also couldn't find any info on HD Voice which I'm guessing is the same thing as VoLTE or LTE. Which is what is going to be required in order for the phone to work in any fashion on the AT&T network. Or any network for that matter when they decide to drop 3G. I know for a FACT that the US version of the M8 is on the list of phones that WILL work when they make the change. It shows the M8 on the list but it doesn't distinguish between domestic or international versions.
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What does it say in your bootloader menu?
Locked or unlocked?
Security on or off?
MID/Modelid?
CID?
You may be able to flash the latest AT&T RUU to get AT&T firmware on your phone.
I can tell you with that information, and give you a link to the RUU and instructions on how to flash it.
I've never accessed the boot loader menu. Never had a reason to. Thought about flashing phones before but didn't want to risk bricking it. And never really needed to change stock version for my needs.
That being said I imagine it's locked with security on. The numbers you're asking for should be standard for international version so I don't think they are relevant. I have a prepaid account through AT&T for at least 10 years. Just been flipping sim card to newer unlocked phones. Got this through Amazon. Previously had US version but after time had battery issues. But I already have access to the AT&T network. And it wouldn't matter if I switched networks. None of the US companies use the bands and frequencies that Europe does for LTE.
. My understanding of it from my research is that it's not firmware that decides that but the hardware and antenna capabilities. The phone literally won't look for those bands or frequencies. At least that's my understanding.
. Thanks for your help though. Ultimately I'm probably going to have to get a new phone. Which sucks because I love this phone. Will miss how great it sounds. Best phone I've ever had. I guess I could just turn it into a music player.
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I've never accessed the boot loader menu. Never had a reason to. Thought about flashing phones before but didn't want to risk bricking it. And never really needed to change stock version for my needs.
That being said I imagine it's locked with security on. The numbers you're asking for should be standard for international version so I don't think they are relevant. I have a prepaid account through AT&T for at least 10 years. Just been flipping sim card to newer unlocked phones. Got this through Amazon. Previously had US version but after time had battery issues. But I already have access to the AT&T network. And it wouldn't matter if I switched networks. None of the US companies use the bands and frequencies that Europe does for LTE.
. My understanding of it from my research is that it's not firmware that decides that but the hardware and antenna capabilities. The phone literally won't look for those bands or frequencies. At least that's my understanding.
. Thanks for your help though. Ultimately I'm probably going to have to get a new phone. Which sucks because I love this phone. Will miss how great it sounds. Best phone I've ever had. I guess I could just turn it into a music player.
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You bought it second hand? It might be S-Off. Bootloader might be locked, but with S-Off (security off) it shouldn't matter.
As far as firmware not deciding the bands, that's not entirely true. Changing the MID to AT&T's and changing the CID to either that or SuperCID would fix it. That would be a part of flashing the RUU. You'll need the AT&T or SuperCID to flash it in the first place, but the MID changes after the RUU flash iirc.
As far as getting S-Off, you can get that for $25. If you want that I can walk you through everything. I don't mind giving FULL instructions although I try to let users do a little searching of their own.
Feel free to PM me if you want to try. Flashing the RUU itself is super easy. Changing CID/MID will take you using fastboot commands from your PC
Thanks. I'll take that into consideration. I appreciate your help. I'll let you know if I'm up for that challenge...lol. I'm running on marshmallow right now. And as such am unable to access certain apps through the Play store. It's probably a good idea to upgrade anyway. I know there are flashes for that too...just makes more sense to upgrade. The phone is 7 years old.
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Thanks. I'll take that into consideration. I appreciate your help. I'll let you know if I'm up for that challenge...lol. I'm running on marshmallow right now. And as such am unable to access certain apps through the Play store. It's probably a good idea to upgrade anyway. I know there are flashes for that too...just makes more sense to upgrade. The phone is 7 years old.
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Yep. 7yrs ago one of the best phones came out. I loved my M8. It's bricked now though. The screen got screwed and charging was taking forever and I tried taking it apart to fix it and I failed. lol. Doing hardware repairs isn't in my nature. No patience for that. Too small and fragile. But I still use my HTC 10 during weekdays for an mp3 player at work
Yup...Boomsound! Can't beat it. Otherwise I wouldn't have this dilemma in the first place. Thought about changing my old battery but realized how complicated it was and no guarantee it would work. And paying to get it fixed...may as well apply those funds to a new phone. Expensive! Tried to get the HTC 10 new. Wound up with the international version (Amazon...lol)with problems from the start. Had to return it before I could even hear how good it sounded. I wanted to cry. Now I'm stuck trying to find high quality sound on a reasonably priced phone that still has the damn headphone jack. Ugh.
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Yup...Boomsound! Can't beat it. Otherwise I wouldn't have this dilemma in the first place. Thought about changing my old battery but realized how complicated it was and no guarantee it would work. And paying to get it fixed...may as well apply those funds to a new phone. Expensive! Tried to get the HTC 10 new. Wound up with the international version (Amazon...lol)with problems from the start. Had to return it before I could even hear how good it sounded. I wanted to cry. Now I'm stuck trying to find high quality sound on a reasonably priced phone that still has the damn headphone jack. Ugh.
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That's why I'm still rocking the 10 although I have a Pixel 2XL and Pixel 5 in full working order. 3.5mm jack AND premium audio AND expandable storage to boot.
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That's why I'm still rocking the 10 although I have a Pixel 2XL and Pixel 5 in full working order. 3.5mm jack AND premium audio AND expandable storage to boot.
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Hey xunholyx,
I was thinking about checking out the pixels. I heard they have decent sound. I'm going to try and get my US version M8 battery replaced for $75 and hope that's the only problem with it. On top of looking for a new phone. Just can't seem to let it go...lol. Should have done this a year ago. It will give me more time and ultimately be a music player for my car.
But I'm really contacting you about the international version. I found something and would like your opinion. It's about changing the bands.
You'll need to watch it on YouTube or rather read the description or instructions the video gives below it. The video is hard to follow. And I don't know if I need special software to do it this way.