So I bought a note 4 on ebay and its on the latest firmware. So there is no way for custom roms???
austtint said:
So I bought a note 4 on ebay and its on the latest firmware. So there is no way for custom roms???
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The sm-n910v is one of the best snapdragon note 4 when it comes to unlocking the bootloader and rooting. It can be upgraded or downgraded from 4.4 to 6.0.1. They haven't released a firmware yet that will lock you in place. Just follow one of the many guides on unlocking your bootloader and enjoy.
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Does Flashing SGH-I747 4.3 to a custom ROM will remove the carrier lock of the phone?
No, you are Still locked to your carrier
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Couple of things to keep in mind:
1) if you want to unlock the phone, get a code and unlock the phone while running a stock ROM. You will not be able to enter the code using a custom ROM; and
2) do not attempt to downgrade the bootloader. Any attempts to downgrade could, and probably will, brick your phone.
Does this really works?
I have read through the forums. And I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/app-galaxsim-unlock-1-02-jb-compatible-t1846451 Does this really work?
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Daydreamer12 said:
I have read through the forums. And I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/app-galaxsim-unlock-1-02-jb-compatible-t1846451 Does this really work?
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Does this really work?
Daydreamer12 said:
Does this really work?
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I doubt it. If it did, there would be a big thread about it in the i747/i747m forum. Also, under FAQ, it states the following: support international Galaxy S3 i9300 (Us qualcomm based GS3 are not supported at this time)
The last post in that thread was 2013-06-14.
That unlock app will not work as it does not support U.S S3 variants
There's a working downgrade to 4.1.1 check it out and while on it, try the free unlock then upgrade again
Edit: my bad.. You can't do the free unlock even of you downgrade because the bootloader is still 4.3... Only way to do it once you're on 4.3 bootloader is to purchase an unlock code
Good luck
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Hi Folks,
I am going to upgrade my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone is currently locked to t-mobile with the stock rom 4.0.4.
My question is that; do I need unlock the phone FIRST, and then I can upgrade the rom?
Thanks.
f117b2 said:
Hi Folks,
I am going to upgrade my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone is currently locked to t-mobile with the stock rom 4.0.4.
My question is that; do I need unlock the phone FIRST, and then I can upgrade the rom?
Thanks.
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Not sure, mine came factory unlocked for use on any network.
There's a post in the general section that covers permanent unlock, you might read through it.
Yes. Unlock, install custom recovery, flash SU binaries, boot, install super SU.
The unfortunate part is most links on XDA for some of that are dead. Need to search Google.
Also, good to Odin flash 4.1.2 first and make sure it works. Then recovery, root, etc.
f117b2 said:
Hi Folks,
I am going to upgrade my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone is currently locked to t-mobile with the stock rom 4.0.4.
My question is that; do I need unlock the phone FIRST, and then I can upgrade the rom?
Thanks.
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you only need to unlock it to use on a different network
if you just want to upgrade your rom- install custom recovery and flash rom-
Fasted12 said:
you only need to unlock it to use on a different network
if you just want to upgrade your rom- install custom recovery and flash rom-
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I meant bootloader unlock..... But now I remember.... Not applicable to the S2. ?
Since my t989, I've had Moto X, N5 and M8. All with bootloaders I had to unlock.
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KJ said:
I meant bootloader unlock..... But now I remember.... Not applicable to the S2. ?
Since my t989, I've had Moto X, N5 and M8. All with bootloaders I had to unlock.
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wow-some great phones, s2 still has a lot of great features but im surprised you still mess with it-
Fasted12 said:
wow-some great phones, s2 still has a lot of great features but im surprised you still mess with it-
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Lol its mostly my alarm clock. Lol
Great little device tho. ?
Are there any differences? Pros and Cons to each of these methods?
Thanks in advance.
The stock unrooted runs just as well in my opinion. If you want to flash different roms then go ahead a unlock and root. It really cones down to what you want to do with your phone.
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Thank you for your response.
Yes...I want to push new ROMs to my phone...been doing it for 10 years now..
So...is the Dev version better for this? or is the Retail with the Unlocked bootloader going to be better?
sudermatt said:
Thank you for your response.
Yes...I want to push new ROMs to my phone...been doing it for 10 years now..
So...is the Dev version better for this? or is the Retail with the Unlocked bootloader going to be better?
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It's essentially the same. The exploit turns a retail note 4 into a developers edition note 4. All its doing is changing the CID to match a dev edition. You can push Roms, kernels, modems, etc to it same as a dev edition. Just more steps to do to get to the final product.
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hi
I recently got a verizon note 4 (n910v) and I want to know if i can convert it to an international variant such as n910F if possible. does the recent bootloader unlock make this possible?
thanks all
I don't think so but you can run N910F roms on N910V but there is only one problem is about data service will not available I personally tested some 5.1.1 based roms and worked great !
But I hope that we can do something like that
To run the F Roms, all ya gotta do is flash the data fix listed in most of the OPs. Can even do MM Roms as well
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Yeah i know about the data fix but i was hoping to run official samsung n910f firmware. Im not in US and i dont like the verizon branding. I guess rooting is the only way.
ammar1514 said:
Yeah i know about the data fix but i was hoping to run official samsung n910f firmware. Im not in US and i dont like the verizon branding. I guess rooting is the only way.
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Even if you could just convert it, as you say, you'd need to root and then unlock the bootloader. There's different hardware, so that's why the data fix is needed.
i also need n910f rom for n910v
Hi,
I have purchased a Galaxy S8+ Verizon version, I want to know if I could install custom ROMs on it from the stock galaxy s8+ page. I am a little confused about this as I want to try out different ROMs, Also will installing different ROMs unlock the device?
Thanks
prophet820 said:
Hi,
I have purchased a Galaxy S8+ Verizon version, I want to know if I could install custom ROMs on it from the stock galaxy s8+ page. I am a little confused about this as I want to try out different ROMs, Also will installing different ROMs unlock the device?
Thanks
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All Snapdragon (US) Galaxy S8/8+ have locked bootloaders meaning no custom roms. However, root is available with some draw backs.
Cyclone Emperor said:
All Snapdragon (US) Galaxy S8/8+ have locked bootloaders meaning no custom roms. However, root is available with some draw backs.
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So I wanted to know if i could install the unlocked S8+ Rom on the verizon version of S8+?
prophet820 said:
So I wanted to know if i could install the unlocked S8+ Rom on the verizon version of S8+?
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I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't be able to.
Cyclone Emperor said:
I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't be able to.
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Because the phone is unlocked by default so I just wanted to use stock rom with root. I hope there wont be any issues
prophet820 said:
Because the phone is unlocked by default so I just wanted to use stock rom with root. I hope there wont be any issues
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Always the possibility of issues. As for root with stock ROM, yes you can do that.