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[Q] TMO GS3 : Will unlock go away if updated or installed 4.2.2 rom?

I've galaxy s3 for tmobile and it is currently on 4.1.1 T999UVDLJA.
I followed this method to unlock it and right now I am using the phone on H2OWireless (MVNO on AT&T network), everything is working fine (not tested data plan yet).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1
Now my question is if I upgrade the OS in future to say stock from TMO 4.1.2 (when they release) or non-stock 4.2.2 rom then will my unlock go away or it is factory unlocked now?

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raone26 said:
I've galaxy s3 for tmobile and it is currently on 4.1.1 T999UVDLJA.
I followed this method to unlock it and right now I am using the phone on H2OWireless (MVNO on AT&T network), everything is working fine (not tested data plan yet).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1
Now my question is if I upgrade the OS in future to say stock from TMO 4.1.2 (when they release) or non-stock 4.2.2 rom then will my unlock go away or it is factory unlocked now?
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No, once your phone is unlocked it stays that way regardless of flashing any roms.
Flashing roms has no effect on the locked or unlocked status of the phone.
Even a OTA update has no effect on the locked or unlocked status of the phone.

Misterjunky said:
No, once your phone is unlocked it stays that way regardless of flashing any roms in the future.
Flashing roms has no effect on a phone which is unlocked or locked.
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Are you sure? Because this is different method than entering an unlocked provider by service provider. I just want to make sure before I step out of 4.1.1. And again it's possible to move back to stock right? Is there anything like iphone where you must have SHA BLOBS to get back to a specific version? I am an iphone guy and getting first time handson android phone litterally!
I tried getting one from tmobile but since I am not a tmobile customer the refused.

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raone26 said:
Are you sure? Because this is different method than entering an unlocked provider by service provider. I just want to make sure before I step out of 4.1.1. And again it's possible to move back to stock right? Is there anything like iphone where you must have SHA BLOBS to get back to a specific version? I am an iphone guy and getting first time handson android phone litterally!
Yes you can go back to the stock rom by Odin flashing your phone at any time.
Doing that has no effect on the phone's locked or unlocked status.
Sorry I have no idea about the iphone's BLOBS
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4.2.2 ROM?
Misterjunky said:
Yes you can go back to the stock rom by Odin flashing your phone at any time.
Doing that has no effect on the phone's locked or unlocked status.
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Can you help or direct me to any link on this forum which lists all custom ROMs for TMO GS3 please.
And if possible in your opinion which would be the best? (I know it's wide scope question but if you can help that would be great )

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raone26 said:
Can you help or direct me to any link on this forum which lists all custom ROMs for TMO GS3 please.
And if possible in your opinion which would be the best? (I know it's wide scope question but if you can help that would be great )
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Here is a link for a lot of Tmobile custom roms. Any of the custom roms there will work with a
Tmobile S3 locked or unlocked phone or a AT&T S3 unlocked phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1645
My personal preference for custom rom is the "Wicked v9.1" rom.
In my opinion after flashing all other custom roms for Tmobile T999 phones the "Wicked v9.1"
custom rom is clearly the best rom which is currently available for our phones.
It's not only the most trouble free & reliable custom rom but cosmetically speaking it looks like a retail commercial product.
I would recommend that you flash that first, check out all it's features and options carefully then make a nandroid backup.
Here is the link to the Wicked v9.1 custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804260
After doing that flash a lot of the other roms which are available and check those out so you can have a better idea
as to what the differences are after doing a lot of comparing.
Good Luck!

[Q] SGH-I747 Stuck @ Android 4.1.1

LS,
I have an unlocked AT&T Galaxy S3 (I747) and according to Kies, OS 4.1.1 is the latest firmware. However the international factory unlocked version (I9300) is 4.1.2.
Is there a way I can still ungrade to a new OS without getting my phone LOCKED back...?
FYI: I cannot do OTA as the phone looks for aupdates on AT&T server.

aldana said:
LS,
I have an unlocked AT&T Galaxy S3 (I747) and according to Kies, OS 4.1.1 is the latest firmware. However the international factory unlocked version (I9300) is 4.1.2.
Is there a way I can still ungrade to a new OS without getting my phone LOCKED back...?
FYI: I cannot do OTA as the phone looks for aupdates on AT&T server.
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NOPE, just install custom stock touchwiz with the latest 4.1.2 update or go with odin and install stock firmware from samsung
plus kies is not always right and the international versions are always first to be updated/upgraded to the latest OS before the American (US) versions

If I use "OTAUpdater-1.0.5.apk" from OTA Update Center, will I be able to update the firmsware WITHOUT getting the device LOCKED back...?
winosxbuntu said:
NOPE, just install custom stock touchwiz with the latest 4.1.2 update or go with odin and install stock firmware from samsung
plus kies is not always right and the international versions are always first to be updated/upgraded to the latest OS before the American (US) versions
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winosxbuntu said:
NOPE, just install custom stock touchwiz with the latest 4.1.2 update or go with odin and install stock firmware from samsung
plus kies is not always right and the international versions are always first to be updated/upgraded to the latest OS before the American (US) versions
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yes!!, this is the only form for make the upgrade...
for odin you can install the 4.1.2 firmware.... you can find in the forum for rom of stok...

aldana said:
LS,
I have an unlocked AT&T Galaxy S3747) and according to kies, OS 4.1.1 is the latest firmware. However the international factory unlocked version (I9300) is 4.1.2.
Is there a way I can still ungrade to a new OS without getting my phone LOCKED back...?
FYI: I cannot do OTA as the phone looks for aupdates on AT&T server.
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In short if you have your phone rooted with custom recovery then you can flash the custom stock rom that is tweaked and less bloated or you can go with stock firmware from samsung and use odin to install it on your phone
I have a SGS 3 Dandroid 4.7 STOCK ROOTED DEBLOATED with KT747 kernel and am unlocked running on T-Mobile and its an at&t phone but its unlocked
Anywz you have it unlocked it can be locked unless by career but that won't happen, the point is yu unlock its unlocked forever , nothing can lock it back even if its going back to stock firmware, upgrading OS, flashing custom roms/kernels or switching carrier nothing will lock it, there nothing that affects your unlocked phone
JUST DONT EVEr I MEAN DONT EVER FLASH A ROM THAT IS NOT FOR THE Samsung Galaxy S3 At&T I747, but if the Dev says so then you can
For clearance it has to either from T-Mobile rom or a universal ROM for all carriers in the US
Sigh now go on and flash that B*tch

Thanks winosxbuntu for your prompt reply.
Basically, I dont know anything about this unit because I bought unlocked from the US, so I dont know which ROM was used. Can I still check that...?
I installed OTA Update Center [OTAUpdater-1.0.5.apk] but it doesnt work; I get a ROM error.
FYI: I dont have any mobile OS background knowledge, so i was relying on KIES.

aldana said:
Thanks winosxbuntu for your prompt reply.
Basically, I dont know anything about this unit because I bought unlocked from the US, so I dont know which ROM was used. Can I still check that...?
I installed OTA Update Center [OTAUpdater-1.0.5.apk] but it doesnt work; I get a ROM error.
FYI: I dont have any mobile OS background knowledge, so i was relying on KIES.
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yes just go to settings-about then you will find everything you need to know about your phone's rom, OS version, and more info
how did you end up in XDA if you dont know any mobile OS knowledge, if you are an average user its okay, but people tend to come to XDA for more knowledge about rooting their smartphones, anywz yu came to the right place, OS like Android is not hard to learn, same thing with "IOS" Apple OS (operating system) and windows phone 8/7 "Microsoft Mobile OS" and blackberry's, palm, windows mobile, symbian there is so much that i cant explain on this thread if you need more info, google it or follow this thread for root/your phone and more info in depth if that helps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839
a cool thanks would help

[Q] A little guidance for a galaxy newbie

Hello,
I just bought my first Galaxy device (had a CDMA LG for a while, and I have a Nexus Tablet), and I am looking at how to get this new phone set up right. I bought my i747 retail, so I was unable to unlock it. However, now I'm struggling with finding the right method for upgrading, rooting, etc. I know nothing about knox or any of these Samsung intricacies. Could someone please give me a little guidance on how to go about getting to the OS and status that I'm looking for? This is what I've done so far:
Came unrooted with 4.1.2 stock rom
Unlocked using legit unlock code
Tried OTA updates, but none were available (must be because of unlock)
Rooted w/ ODIN using 4.1.1 file based of MrRobinson method. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426)
Now I keep getting popups like process. ... .acore,media, etc. stopped.
I'm looking to ideally get a custom recovery (either CWM or TWRP, whichever is better) and either kitkat Touchwiz or possibly kitkat nexus stock (I read somewhere that it was possible). Also, i just bought it, and have the code still, so I don't mind deleting everything if needed. Regardless, I'd like the ability to get it back to pure stock with no flash counter (I have a manufacturer's warranty I want to use if need be).
Could someone please just give me a little guidance? I'm pretty capable with rooting, etc., so you'd only need to lead me to other threads, etc. that will take me where I want to go. Thank you very much.

Before flashing or doing anything else, confirm the bootloader on your phone. Download and install the Samsung Phone Info app from the playstore and post your bootloader.

audit13 said:
Before flashing or doing anything else, confirm the bootloader on your phone. Download and install the Samsung Phone Info app from the playstore and post your bootloader.
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Well, the bad news is I already flashed using MrRobinson's instructions, and now my phone is barely workable, as things like process.android.media and Touchwiz keep crashing. I was able to install the info app though, and my bootloader is listed as I747UCDLK3. Thanks again though, and let me know what else you need from me.

I recommend starting over by flashing the stock AT&T 4.1.1 firmware from sammobile. Once flashed, boot the phone and make sure your phone is sim unlocked. If it isn't sim unlocked, unlock it using the free method or your unlock code.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-I747/
After sim unlocking, run OTA updates until you have the latest stock AT&T ROM on your phone. Upgrading the phone's bootloader and modem is the easiest way to do it for someone that is new to the phone and custom ROMs.

audit13 said:
I recommend starting over by flashing the stock AT&T 4.1.1 firmware from sammobile. Once flashed, boot the phone and make sure your phone is sim unlocked. If it isn't sim unlocked, unlock it using the free method or your unlock code.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-I747/
After sim unlocking, run OTA updates until you have the latest stock AT&T ROM on your phone. Upgrading the phone's bootloader and modem is the easiest way to do it for someone that is new to the phone and custom ROMs.
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Thank you, but wouldn't OTA updates install Knox, which would basically void my warranty if I tried to flash anything after that? And, I've checked for OTA updates twice, once on 4.1.2 and on 4.1.1, and both times it said my software was up to date.
I spoke with StoneyJSG about my situation, and he suggested that I go to stock 4.1, root w/ saferoot, then flash a kitkat custom rom without Knox through TWRP. That way, I could use triangle away and flash stock unrooted if I needed to send it in.
Although, I'm not sure if I should do that, as I thought I read that you need to update the radio and bootloader first before you can install a custom kitkat rom from jelly bean, but I'm still not entirely sure how that works.

The most recent release of many custom ROMs will not work but you may not have a signal without an updated modem and you should not be running updated modems on an older bootloader. Doing this could brick your phone.
With a rooted system, OTA updates will not work.

Thank you again for helping walk me through the minutia around this phone.
I think I have a much better understanding of everything now. I read the following article on Knox (http://omegadroid.co/wanted-knox-void-warranty-0x1/) and with an understanding of that, I get now that there is no way to load any custom rom on 4.3 or higher without losing my warranty.
So, basically my options are to stay at 4.1 and flash whatever, using triangle away to erase my tracks. Or, I could update to 4.3, but only be able to use saferoot/towelroot, otherwise I'd trip the warranty void. But, if all I did use was towelroot (no custom recovery or rom), then I could just unroot the phone using the full unroot option in SuperSU and send it on in for service if needed, right?
Also, I did unroot my phone and did a factory reset, so it's back at 4.1.1 and unrooted. Yet, I still do not see any software updates available from Samsung. I even plugged it into Kies, and nothing (http://i.imgur.com/E0xPGpf.png). Does anyone know why this could be? Does it have something to do with my not having a carrier for the phone yet? I'm sorry for all the questions, but I do appreciate your help.

jateed said:
Thank you again for helping walk me through the minutia around this phone.
I think I have a much better understanding of everything now. I read the following article on Knox (http://omegadroid.co/wanted-knox-void-warranty-0x1/) and with an understanding of that, I get now that there is no way to load any custom rom on 4.3 or higher without losing my warranty.
So, basically my options are to stay at 4.1 and flash whatever, using triangle away to erase my tracks. Or, I could update to 4.3, but only be able to use saferoot/towelroot, otherwise I'd trip the warranty void. But, if all I did use was towelroot (no custom recovery or rom), then I could just unroot the phone using the full unroot option in SuperSU and send it on in for service if needed, right?
Also, I did unroot my phone and did a factory reset, so it's back at 4.1.1 and unrooted. Yet, I still do not see any software updates available from Samsung. I even plugged it into Kies, and nothing (http://i.imgur.com/E0xPGpf.png). Does anyone know why this could be? Does it have something to do with my not having a carrier for the phone yet? I'm sorry for all the questions, but I do appreciate your help.
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What is your cell service? If not AT&T, you will never get OTA.

Whether you get OTA can vary from carrier to carrier and phone to phone in my opinion.
I have a Rogers HTC One X that gets OTA updates from HTC even though I am on the Bell network.
I have a Bell S3 that is running on the Rogers network and it receives OTA updates from Bell even though it has a Rogers sim card in the phone.
I have a Telus Moto G running on the Bell network and it received the Telus KK OTA update while connected to the Bell network.

audit13 said:
Whether you get OTA can vary from carrier to carrier and phone to phone in my opinion.
I have a Rogers HTC One X that gets OTA updates from HTC even though I am on the Bell network.
I have a Bell S3 that is running on the Rogers network and it receives OTA updates from Bell even though it has a Rogers sim card in the phone.
I have a Telus Moto G running on the Bell network and it received the Telus KK OTA update while connected to the Bell network.
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Well, I have an AT&T model which I unlocked and will be putting on Cricket at the end of the week (when my plan month is set to end). Right now there's no SIM in it, and I've been doing everything over wifi. I looked up whether the carrier had something to do with the OTAs, and I was told that Samsung sent the updates out, not AT&T, so I figured that the carrier info was irrelevant. I now wonder what my options are.
Can I manually flash 4.3 stock without tripping the knox warranty void?
Does Towelroot/Xposed framework trip the Knox void flag?
If I can update to 4.3/4.4 and root without tripping the knox flag, I might just manually update and just run towelroot and xposed to modify my OS the best I can until my warranty runs out.
If I can't root it at all once I'm on 4.3+, then I'll just sit on 4.1.1 for a few months until I can't stand it anymore and just void the warranty anyway.
Thanks again everyone. This whole knox/binary counter thing is not something I dealt with on my CDMA LG or Nexus, so I was totally in the dark about how it all worked. This is also my first GSM phone, so all those intricacies are new to me too. Once I know about manually flashing stock and running towelroot/xposed, I think I'll be in good shape.

Flashing the stock 4.3 ROM should not trip the counter as long as you do not need to install a custom recovery to flash it.
Apparently, the latest KK stock ROM cannot be rooted using Towelroot.
If you want a custom ROM, use one that will work with a 4.1.1 bootloader and modem. Once on 4.3 or higher, it's a little harder to recover from a soft brick.

audit13 said:
Flashing the stock 4.3 ROM should not trip the counter as long as you do not need to install a custom recovery to flash it.
Apparently, the latest KK stock ROM cannot be rooted using Towelroot.
If you want a custom ROM, use one that will work with a 4.1.1 bootloader and modem. Once on 4.3 or higher, it's a little harder to recover from a soft brick.
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Excellent. If I did flash stock, i would just use ODIN, then factory reset to wipe the caches. And that's good to know about the KK rom, as I would probably update straight to 4.4 if at all (I've read a lot of bad things about 4.3 on the S3), but not if it means I cannot root safely and cleanly.
I'll check out the custom roms for 4.1.1. I know that flashing the rom and/or a custom recovery will trip the binary counter, but I can just use triangle away to clean that up. Do you know if there is a list of custom 4.1.1/4.1.2 roms somewhere, or do I need to scour the older threads here?
Thank you very much audit13 (thanks to StoneyJSG and pre4speed as well). You have been immensely helpful and really brought me up to speed on everything surrounding S3 customization. Needless to say it's way more complicated than what I've dealt with from LG and Google/Asus. (I mean, i could root my nexus with a single click using Wugfresh's toolkit)

4.1.1 is the only complete stock ROM that AT&T released for flashing via Odin.
4.3 ROMS and higher were prepared by XDA members for flashing in either a custom recovery or Odin.

audit13 said:
4.1.1 is the only complete stock ROM that AT&T released for flashing via Odin.
4.3 ROMS and higher were prepared by XDA members for flashing in either a custom recovery or Odin.
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Oh, so what other way can you flash a stock rom, if not through ODIN or a custom recovery? Regardless, it seems as though I really should not dive into 4.3+ until I'm ready to concede that my warranty is over. There are just too many potential pitfalls and headaches.
On the lighter side, I've found a few 4.1.2 based custom roms that have some promise. I'm going to post them here in case anyone has opinions on them, or if someone else in my situation sees this thread and wants to go custom 4.1 too:
Hyperdrive RLS16
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176793
Slim Bean-d2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1865262
Jedi Academy
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/12/...oid-412-jedi-academy-jelly-bean-custom-rom/2/
Jelly ‘Beans’
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ndroid-412-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-custom-rom/

I was also torn when I got my s3 that was running 4.1.2. I downgraded to 4.1.1, sim unlocked the phone, used it on stock 4.1.2 for about a week to make sure everything was working, hardware wise, upgraded to stock 4.4.2, installed a custom recovery and a custom ROM. I wasn't too concerned about the warranty since I got the phone as a free upgrade and had no intention of using the s3 as my daily phone. I kept it as a backup until my niece needed and phone and then it went to her. It's been over a year and there are still no problems with the phone.

Rogers Note 2 ~ SGH-I317M unlocked...

Since I can not reply to the genius post - "[REF] Your One-Stop Shop for the Note II (Kernels, Roms, Guides, Modems, Etc.)",
thread#:1987541 --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
I will post here, in case some one needs it
Rogers Note 2 ~ SGH-I317M ~ Android: 4.1.2 ~ ROM: I317MVLBMA3
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I rooted my Note years ago using CFRoot.
To flash ROM, please follow the youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVrhNO__9JY
using all the files from thread: 1987541
files you might need: Kies 2 + ODIN3.07 + TWRP + ROM zip files
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Tricky thing: the latest TWRP from Google Play won't work on my phone,
so I used ODIN 3.07 to install open recovery TWRP , also used an old version of TWRP 2.7.1.0 ,
download this file - > twrp-2.7.1.0-t0ltecan.img.tar 7.5M
from link:
https://dl.twrp.me/t0ltecan/
After successfully installed TWRP, things will be easier, follow the video using Rogers Modem/Radios zip files
to flash ROM downgrade to: I317MVLALJ2
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You also need to install Kies from Samsung to make ODIN work, which is mentioned in the original thread.
If you use a PC, make sure you use USB com port on the back, not the front ones.

Would it not be easier just to flash stock 4.1.1 from sammobile.com using Odin if the phone is running stock 4.1.2? After unlocking, odin can be used to flash to the latest 4.4.2 or, since the phone is on stock 4.1.1, ota updates would work too but takes a lot longer to get to the latest rom.
I had a i317m on Koodo with stock 4.4.2. I recall flashing stock 4.1.1 which tripped Knox but allowed me to unlock the phone for free. This was about a year ago.

4.1.1 MODEM
Old thread I know but I am not having any luck finding the 4.1.1 modem (Rogers?) for the note 2 SGH-I317M .Updato doesnt have it ,nor sammobile, anything else I came across was very slow downloading and never finishes or were links that lead to unrelated sites. I want to unlock it for free if at all possible but finding this modem is proving to be impossible.If anyone knows where I can download or anyone can provide it that would be great.

Doesn't matter whether the modem comes from the stock Rogers, Bell or Telus ROM on sammobile.com. You need the LJ2: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note-/SGH-I317M/BMC/download/I317MVLALJ2/8189/

Now I see why I couldnt find it on sammobile.Only for premium users.I guess forking over 10 bucks to get it unlocked would be a bit cheaper.I suspected any 4.1.1 modem would do but thanks for comfirming that.All this unlocking crap is supposed to come to an end by years end anyhow in Canada.Locking phones will no longer be legal after that here and supposedly any that are locked are supposed to be unlocked for free. Cant wait to see what the carriers will try to pull.

There is no need to pay to download. It's slow, but free. I have a free account and I am able to download.

I feel dumb for asking but how do I download the file. Ive got the free subscription but it still says that its only available for premium?

Are you trying to downgrade an sgh-i317m from Rogers, Telus, or Bell?
LJ2 modem is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67958065&postcount=8
There is no free download for the LJ2 ROM.

No I was trying to downgrade from AT&T 4.4.2 to unlock my SIM but soft bricked it.

Ohhhh man Im so freekin happy. I finaly got my hands on the 4.4.2 file and got it back to its original state.
I still dont have sim access. Any ideas on how to do that via a root maybe?

What do you mean by sim access? Do you mean the phone doesn't recognise any sim card when inserted?

Companies in the US lock their phones to use only their SIMs. When I boot the phone, there is a prompt to give a code to use my local SIM here.

Oh, you mean the phone is asking for the network unlock code to use a non-usa sim? If yes, you will have to either request and unlock code from the original carrier or buy an unlock code.
This thread is about the sgh-i317m which can be unlocked using software. If the phone is an sgh-i317 and it is not running 4.1.1, you'll have to unlock using a code.

AT&T Galaxy Note 4 N910A 5.1.1 Root for CM?

Hey,
Still a bit of a noob to the whole rooting process and navigating XDA forums, so I'm having trouble finding the information *I think* I should be looking for. Basically, my phone's just begun crashing periodically, multiple times a day: anything from Camera, Process System, Touchwiz Home Launcher, or Samsung Apps have "stopped working" / "not responding" before. Of course, my phone's warranty has expired, but my contract isn't up so an AT&T Store wont re-image it for me :crying:
Even I can tell, at this point, that it's either my OS that's failing, or it's my hardware. I figured the easiest way to test this would be to put some stable CyanogenMod on it.
The information I'm looking for is: "is this possible?"
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4
SM N910A UCU2DOI2
Currently @ 5.1.1
Thanks for reading,
~Vita.

No it is NOT possible to use any form of custom firmware or to root this device. It has a locked bootloader that has yet to be cracked open and the future of that happening os very bleak to non existant.
As for reimaging the device go to the note 4 at&t general section on the forum and read up on using odin and the 5.1.1 image posted there it will wipe the phone and format yhe system and data partitions and reinstall it like a new phone just like at&t would do or the manufacturer if you sent it to them.
Good luck

Thanks for the response.
Sorry for the dumb question, but isn't Odin able to flash any firmware onto a device? The "locked bootloader" means that only the stock OS may be reinstalled? Why is this...
Also, it seems unlock progress is being made on the N910V. Maybe hope?
Thanks for mentioning Odin, I'll try re-imaging the phone.
~Vita.

Ricovita said:
Thanks for the response.
Sorry for the dumb question, but isn't Odin able to flash any firmware onto a device? The "locked bootloader" means that only the stock OS may be reinstalled? Why is this...
Also, it seems unlock progress is being made on the N910V. Maybe hope?
Thanks for mentioning Odin, I'll try re-imaging the phone.
~Vita.
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Well the problem is the kernel the bootloader prevents the devs from using an unsecure kernel (one not created and signed by at&t) on the phone if one is used the phone stops boot and says it is an unsecure non at&t kernel and to take thenphone to at&t store.
Odin can only write the firmware versiom that is currently on this phone in this case it is 5.1.1 if you flash any other note 4 versoin such as 4.2.2 it will brick.
Sm-910a flash example
Update ver Official at&t 5.1.1 / currently on phone 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 = good
Update ver (downgrade)oficcial at&t 4.2.2 / currently on phone 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 = brick not good or odin fail
Update from another carrier such as tmobile or verizon for 910t 910v 910g = fail (do not attempt)
Until oir boot loader is unlocked there is nothing we can do to mod or use custom firmware on this phone any attempt leads to a brick requiring using odin to re-flash the latest firmware (5.1.1 at this time) in order to make the phone functional again.

giga8547 said:
Until oir boot loader is unlocked there is nothing we can do to mod or use custom firmware on this phone any attempt leads to a brick requiring using odin to re-flash the latest firmware (5.1.1 at this time) in order to make the phone functional again.
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So from what I understand, I could use Odin to flash the 4 files which correspond to the specific AT&T 5.1.1 SM-901A version of my phone (which is exactly what I have) to re-image the device and make it functional again. The problem is, I cannot find these devices on sammobile D:
Could someone direct me to these files? Or are they not out because AT&T sucks? Or, what.
~Vita.

Ricovita said:
So from what I understand, I could use Odin to flash the 4 files which correspond to the specific AT&T 5.1.1 SM-901A version of my phone (which is exactly what I have) to re-image the device and make it functional again. The problem is, I cannot find these devices on sammobile D:
Could someone direct me to these files? Or are they not out because AT&T sucks? Or, what.
~Vita.
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Look in odin files in progress thread.
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Is it possible to downdraft from 5.1.1 to 5.0.1

firebird7880 said:
Is it possible to downdraft from 5.1.1 to 5.0.1
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I think so, I don't know for sure but we've been able to Odin from various 5.0 Lollipop releases back to KitKat so should be fine.

downgrading from 5.1.1 or 5.0.1 to kitkat is possible but with many many problem but form 5.1.1 to 5.0.1 i don't know maybe phone will stuck or boot loop
thanks finitetime for your reply
other question are there any news about root for 5.1.1 n910a

help
my att note 4 is unlocked and it still won't let me install custom rom's

mouseman1 said:
my att note 4 is unlocked and it still won't let me install custom rom's
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I am sure that you are referring to a sim unlock. A sim unlock and unlocked bootloader are two completely different entities. To flash a custom rom you will need to have your bootloader unlocked, which is something that a few of us are currently working on. Until then, no custom roms can be flashed on the att variant Note 4s. Take care

the boot loader says Qualcom secure boot : disabled ?
in the boot loader screen ?

mouseman1 said:
my att note 4 is unlocked and it still won't let me install custom rom's
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Your phone is SIM UNLOCKED which has NOTHING to do with root, bootloader, or custom roms.
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mouseman1 said:
the boot loader says Qualcom secure boot : disabled ?
in the boot loader screen ?
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Sorry, was off the forum for the weekend. Spexwood was correct, that is sim unlock. Qualcom is for the sim IE network. Take care.

Root is possible btw
Root is possible if youre willing to dedicate 10-30 hours of repititive root fails

How?
Press Buttons said:
Root is possible if youre willing to dedicate 10-30 hours of repititive root fails
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How is root possible? What's the process ?