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Hello Friends,
I'm going to the UK within the next two weeks for 12 days, so I'd ideally like to be able to unlock my phone, get a local sim, and use it there.
What ROM does everyone recommend/have experience using? In addition, any preference on carriers for 3G in London on the cheap?
Thanks!
shredder47 said:
Hello Friends,
I'm going to the UK within the next two weeks for 12 days, so I'd ideally like to be able to unlock my phone, get a local sim, and use it there.
What ROM does everyone recommend/have experience using? In addition, any preference on carriers for 3G in London on the cheap?
Thanks!
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SkyraiderZeus or stock. The GSM works flawlessly on SRZ since it's stock framework with Sense 3.0 perks.
tylerlawhon said:
SkyraiderZeus or stock. The GSM works flawlessly on SRZ since it's stock framework with Sense 3.0 perks.
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thanks dude!
anyone with any preferences on carriers?
RMK's Ginger Sense custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411 is based on latest stock, and support GSM as well. Download & keep it on the mSD card just in case - debloated - and should work flawlessly.
While calling Global Support (keep their toll-free numbers handy just in case for oversea use) to get the SIM card slot unlocked, also have them activated the SIM card as a backup & turn on international calling & roaming for the device - local prepaid SIM card from abroad should be easily to setup, APN & browsing settings will load automatically or need to be changed/reconfigured.
Our oversea provider tried unsuccessfully to push OTA the settings to my unlocked device but couldn't, tech. person behind the counter ended up manually editing & changing it while I waited, took about 10 minutes at no charge.
Letitride said:
RMK's Ginger Sense custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411 is based on latest stock, and support GSM as well. Download & keep it on the mSD card just in case - debloated - and should work flawlessly.
While calling Global Support (keep their toll-free numbers handy just in case for oversea use) to get the SIM card slot unlocked, also have them activated the SIM card as a backup & turn on international calling & roaming for the device - local prepaid SIM card from abroad should be easily to setup, APN & browsing settings will load automatically or need to be changed/reconfigured.
Our oversea provider tried unsuccessfully to push OTA the settings to my unlocked device but couldn't, tech. person behind the counter ended up manually editing & changing it while I waited, took about 10 minutes at no charge.
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I called to have them give me the unlock code but they said there was some sort of error and that they couldn't get the code without getting in touch with HTC (which they are in the process of doing now).
Could this be because I'm running skyraider? Should I flash back to another ROM (I'm assuming RMK's?) in the mean time in case this would fix the issue? Or is it just a genuine issue on their end, unrelated to the ROM that I'm running?
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I called to have them give me the unlock code but they said there was some sort of error and that they couldn't get the code without getting in touch with HTC (which they are in the process of doing now).
Could this be because I'm running skyraider? Should I flash back to another ROM (I'm assuming RMK's?) in the mean time in case this would fix the issue? Or is it just a genuine issue on their end, unrelated to the ROM that I'm running?
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I believe you will be fine, give them a little time to obtain the unlock code from HTC. (On my last HTC Ozone (WinMo 6.x) global phone with both CDMA & GSM, VZW changed the factory unlock code so I had to get VZW to retrieve the proper code from their own database, as none of the eBay specialtists could generate it).
You shouldn't have to go back to RMK's and it will not change/fix the issues faced. Global support will have walk you thru the unlocking & reboot process, and have you make a test call once it's done to verify. Once it's unlocked, it's good for life even if you flash another ROM or do a Master Reset, etc.
I would just keep a handy oversea SIM (if available) or otherwise an old AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card around (even if it's expired) just to check things out. It's easier to do all this while you are home, and update your PRL just before leaving by doing *228.
Letitride said:
I believe you will be fine, give them a little time to obtain the unlock code from HTC. (On my last HTC Ozone (WinMo 6.x) global phone with both CDMA & GSM, VZW changed the factory unlock code so I had to get VZW to retrieve the proper code from their own database, as none of the eBay specialtists could generate it).
You shouldn't have to go back to RMK's and it will not change/fix the issues faced. Global support will have walk you thru the unlocking & reboot process, and have you make a test call once it's done to verify. Once it's unlocked, it's good for life even if you flash another ROM or do a Master Reset, etc.
I would just keep a handy oversea SIM (if available) or otherwise an old AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card around (even if it's expired) just to check things out. It's easier to do all this while you are home, and update your PRL just before leaving by doing *228.
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thanks dude!
So I have been googling for answers for a few days now and I can't really seem to find a straight answer. I will be in Europe this summer and have a DINC2 that I am bringing with. In order to use a foreign (non-Verizon) SIM card I have to unlock my phone. For a DINC 2 stock ROM you can easily go into settings->security->unlock sim and type in the unlock code (which I have already received from Verizon). I have rooted though and am running Cyanogenmod 7. There is no option to unlock SIM in this ROM. I found an answer online that says if you flash a stock rom then you can unlock, I have not been able to find a stock rom for the DINC 2 though (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678250).
So here are my questions:
1) Does anyone have a link to the stock rom?
2) If I flash this ROM and unlock my SIM can I restore Cyangogenmod without losing my unlock?
3) Has anyone used a rooted DINC 2 outside of the US that has been unlocked from Verizon? If so, can I simply wait until I arrive at my destination and pop in the SIM card and type in my code that way?
Any help would be appreciated!
1) Stock based ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219471
OR
Complete RUU: http://www.filefactory.com/file/c25....01.1111_NV_VZW1.92_release_225831_signed.exe
2) I think it'd work but you'll have to try it yourself. Do you have a friend on a GSM carrier?
3) I have no idea but if the unlock is permanent, I think that's what you'd do.
Flashed the stock rom, unlocked the sim, and reflashed cyanogen. Everything seems to have worked great. I guess we'll see in a week if I can connect to a GSM network! Thanks for your help
According to Verizon the SIM unlock is permanent and you will not have to enter the code again. Even after flashing roms, stock restore, etc.
In addition, andyBonestock's ROM and SkyRaider's Zeus v1.3 Sense ROM are based on stock and I can personally confirmed them to be working in a rooted & Sim unlocked DI2. As VZW customer in good standing, you call Global Support & within 5 to 10 minutes, CSR will find the 8 digits unlock code and walk you thru the steps - scroll thru the Settings and input it, press the Enter key and DI2 will reboot after showing it's unlocked (yes, it IS permanent)
For voice & SMS, AT&T and T-Mobile (and, China Mobile HK) Sim cards will work (power down, insert Sim, restart) - broadband/WiFi access will need proper APN settings, and, account will need to be provisioned for data access.
DI2 was in GSM mode, unlocked & worked fine when we're in Bermuda last month.
Letitride said:
In addition, andyBonestock's ROM and SkyRaider's Zeus v1.3 Sense ROM are based on stock and I can personally confirmed them to be working in a rooted & Sim unlocked DI2. As VZW customer in good standing, you call Global Support & within 5 to 10 minutes, CSR will find the 8 digits unlock code and walk you thru the steps - scroll thru the Settings and input it, press the Enter key and DI2 will reboot after showing it's unlocked (yes, it IS permanent)
For voice & SMS, AT&T and T-Mobile (and, China Mobile HK) Sim cards will work (power down, insert Sim, restart) - broadband/WiFi access will need proper APN settings, and, account will need to be provisioned for data access.
DI2 was in GSM mode, unlocked & worked fine when we're in Bermuda last month.
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Thank you so much for your information. Just wondering, are you still able to use global sim? I use MROM and if I reboot my phone after flashing the SIM is back locked again
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... are you still able to use global sim? I use MROM and if I reboot my phone after flashing the SIM is back locked again
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Yes, affirmatively - Mrs. L has continuously run her red DI2 on SkyRaider Zeus and GSM mode is fine. I was running SR too - it had no problem when we're cruising down in the Caribbean islands - switched off CDMA to avoid roaming & data charges on the ship and on land, used my China Mobile prepaid Sim, great for voice and Int'l SMS - no data roaming as it is NOT provisioned for and tapped WiFi @ local Starbucks - locked onto a 3G AT&T tower in Old San Juan, PR. Every now & then, it might find & stay with a T-Mobile signal, but usually the Sim card settings prefer AT&T over T-Mo.
Currently, I'm running Nit's Stock Sense v5.0.m-ext4 Rom, it's global ready - works just as good - have played with all of the new custom Roms but always finding my way back to 1 of the 3 Roms mentioned here as the default. Have Currents, Google+, Play Magazine, Play Music & SoundHound, OneNote, QuickOffice and Wireless Tether running on mine - and I get to play the latest JB 4.2.2 on the Nexus 7 WiFi tablet, so this is fine for my needs.
Heading toward the end of our 2 year contract, main/primary line will be eligible for upgrade next month but I'm not in a hurry to let go of unlimited 3G data (although my usage has been consistently under 1GB/mo, mostly 500 MB or so. Already trying to re-sign me for another 24 months with an early upgrade Email offer that I must call in for ...
Verizon unlock code
Daveee6 said:
So I have been googling for answers for a few days now and I can't really seem to find a straight answer. I will be in Europe this summer and have a DINC2 that I am bringing with. In order to use a foreign (non-Verizon) SIM card I have to unlock my phone. For a DINC 2 stock ROM you can easily go into settings->security->unlock sim and type in the unlock code (which I have already received from Verizon). I have rooted though and am running Cyanogenmod 7. There is no option to unlock SIM in this ROM. I found an answer online that says if you flash a stock rom then you can unlock, I have not been able to find a stock rom for the DINC 2 though (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678250).
So here are my questions:
1) Does anyone have a link to the stock rom?
2) If I flash this ROM and unlock my SIM can I restore Cyangogenmod without losing my unlock?
3) Has anyone used a rooted DINC 2 outside of the US that has been unlocked from Verizon? If so, can I simply wait until I arrive at my destination and pop in the SIM card and type in my code that way?
Any help would be appreciated!
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I am planning the same thing: going to Europe next month with a recently rooted phone. Did you just call Verizon and they gave you a code? Did you tell them you were traveling or did you make up some sort of story? Thanks!
-Dave
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Also I am planning on flashing CyanogenMod very soon. I assume you would now recommend that I wait for the code and unlock the SIM before I do that, correct?
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... Did you just call Verizon and they gave you a code? Did you tell them you were traveling or did you make up some sort of story? ... Also I am planning on flashing CyanogenMod very soon. I assume you would now recommend that I wait for the code and unlock the SIM before I do that, correct?
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Things might've changed a bit at Big Red with the unlocking code, but not by much. First, I would strongly recommend using a near stock global Rom (Andy Bone's - the difference being that it'll stayed unrooted and 99.5% stock basically - Superuser installed.
You need to be a Big Red customer in good standing (bills are paid/current & on account for 3 or 6 months continuously) - and have a non VZW-Vodafone Sim (known working prepaid Sim from AT&T Gophone, T-Mobile, or foreign Sim for test & verification afterward) - phone should be S-off and unlocked, CWM installed if possible (so that you can make a full backup copy of your Stock Rom with APN/PRL (save it to a HDD, USB or Cloud storage)
Call up VZW from another phone line (mobile, home/office, VOIP or whatever - that they can call you back from if necessary - ie. disconnected while on hold) - from among the automated Menu option & voice prompt, select Tech Support for smartphone and/or Global Support - if you get routed somewhere else, ask them to forward to Global Support.
Give them your account info & verify, passcode and/or Soc. Sec. etc. - tell them you need to unlock the DI2 for travel and to be able to use another prepaid Sim card. S/he will read their scripts and inform you that you are responsible for charges, damages and will have no access to support - acknowledge & agree, they will ask confirm your email address & send you the written disclaimers, etc. You might be put on hold for a few minutes, do NOT hang up - make sure they have your immediate call back # - as they will need to go into their database & look up your IMEI's unlock code. Once they have it, they will come back on and walk you steps-by-steps, to go to the Start Menu and submenu, and get to the unlock screen - input the code (I believe it was 8+ digits) - and as soon as the last correct digit is entered, the screen will refresh & say unlocked. Next, exit & close those submenu, turn off & reboot the phone - whatever instructions, just follow it.
With your own "foreign/non-VZW" Sim already installed, you should be able to switch to GSM mode under Wireless & networks / Mobile neworks - and see the new "Carrier's Name" displayed and likely an (E)dge symbol instead of 3G, that is your confirmation of a successful unlock. It is permanent, regardless of switch & flashing to other Rom, etc.
That's it. Copy & flash your choice of Global Roms, unless you are planning to use the DI2 overseas or elsewhere and not using CDMA again ever, I recommend staying with one of the proven ones here - ICS/JB or 4.x ones are cool to play, but battery life is average at best - trust me on this one from personal experience while traveling. Customize & configure the Rom to your own liking - plenty of Google Play (Store) update once it is up & running as many of the preloaded Apps have been revised/updated many times since - best/fastest over a good WiFi connection - then, make both a TB backup of the Apps and a full CWM Recovery backup image - save them both to HDD/USB and Cloud Storage - mission accomplished.
For use within USA, you will have 100% working voice calling & SMS/texting with AT&T and/or T-Mo's GSM network, and 2.5G data only if your plan has data bundled as add-on, and the APN settings are auto-updated/loaded. That's about it - for as little as $30/mo - you can use this device for unlimited calling and texting, and works great when you are on broadband over WiFi. Load an offline Map like Nav free USA with maps (16GB or 32GB mSD is recommended for storage) and you can maintain turn-by-turn navigation on the go.
Any other questions, please feel free to ask and/or leave me a PM - and will try to address them as best as I can on practical usage. For technical help on specific Roms, the developers are your best friends. Good luck, enjoy & have fun.
I need someone to help me step by step to unlock my sprint lg g2 to t mobile
I restored my whole phone back to the stock rom but after i done it my number changed and i dont have my uicc card
No root
If best we can skype call
Or other methods
I really need a detailed step by step to unlock or a video.
Thanks in advance.
The beginners guide to unlocking the LG LS980 via T-Mobile Roms
francois16 said:
I need someone to help me step by step to unlock my sprint lg g2 to t mobile
I restored my whole phone back to the stock rom but after i done it my number changed and i dont have my uicc card
No root
If best we can skype call
Or other methods
I really need a detailed step by step to unlock or a video.
Thanks in advance.
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I can walk you through it. It's not too complicated. There's a couple ways to unlock the phone;
**Install LS980 drivers if you haven't already. You can find them all over the internet by simply searching google**
#1. Root the phone with Ioroot 25 if you are on 4.4.2, and if you are below that then root with Ioroot 22 for 4.2.2. Ioroot download instructions can be found here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522346
#2 Download the T-Mobile Rom http://savoca.co/dr87/D801_4.4.2_Recovery.zip, The LS980 Baseband http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407584588, and lastly the LS980 Kernel https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407591371
#3. Once all three files have been downloaded put your phone connection in MTP mode, then copy and paste each file onto the root of your internal storage of your phone. This will take about 3 to 5 minutes depending computer speed.
#4. After you've completed the root, go ahead and download the LS980 auto rec.apk from Couldyfa here http://bit.ly/g2_AutoRec Place that apk on the root of your phone as well, and then install the apk from your phones file browser. After you're done installing the Auto Rec, open it. It will downgrade the bootloader, flash a lokified recovery, and you will boot into TWRP Recovery. Good work! You're almost done!
#5. Make a nandroid backup in TWRP by tapping backup, then swiping. Once that's done wipe data factory reset, wipe dalvik and wipe cache.
#6. Now navigate to install and then flash the T-Mobile rom, the LS980 Baseband, and lastly the LS980 Kernel.
#7. If all flashes correctly, simply reboot and you will be on a T-Mobile rom, unlocked for use with any GSM carrier on your Sprint LG LS980. The T-Mobile rom will ask you to perform a software update when connected to wifi, DO NOT DO THIS, IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE. When you connect to the wifi and it asks for this update, simply hold your finger down on the update notification in the drop down, and tap "app info", then uncheck show notifications. From here on out you should be good to go! If I helped you please let me know by giving thanks!
Sincerely, Terrell at Phone Geniuses.
Then i just put in my sim card?
Place it in Root file?
francois16 said:
Then i just put in my sim card?
Place it in Root file?
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After everything has completed, simply enter the sim card. You will need to reboot the phone as you cannot enter
the sim card with the phone turned on. Once rebooted, with sim card in phone, you should have text and talk, possibly internet connection.
If you are not showing data, simply add the APN settings for you carrier, under settings, tethering and networks, mobile networks, access point names (apn) from there input your carriers apn settings and then save. You should be rolling with data, talk, and text!
Please thank me if this guide helped you successfully unlock your phone!
Terrell at Phone Geniuses.
Thanks guys i got my phone unlocked
But using the twrp and cloudyg3 rom
Att is a no no but t mobile works fine!!!
FYSA:
I recently ran into an issue with my AT&T/FirstNet Galaxy Z Fold3, on Android 12, not being able to make or receive calls when on 4G LTE. When the device was set to use only 3G/2G, it could make and receive calls just fine. Our FirstNet representative worked with his folks and it was assumed that I would need a warranty replacement device. I found this to be not true.
Here's some backround on my Fold3:
1. It was moved from ATT firmware to XAA eg. F926U to F926U1 via patched Odin.
2. It was running Android 12 when I noticed the issue.
3. Reverting to older Android 11 Firmware did not resolve the issue.
Here's the steps I took to resolve the issues with my Fold3:
1. Remove FirstNet SIM from the device and flash the latest U1 Firmware, which can be found at https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-F926U1
2. Let the device boot, skip all steps requiring sign-in, and things of that sort to just get the desktop.
3. Put an AT&T SIM into the device, it does not need to be active or provisioned. Give it a few seconds, the device will tell you its updating carrier settings, etc; and reboot.
4. Turn the device off, and boot it into Download mode.
5. Flash the firmware and userdata which can be found at https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=327759
6. Let the device boot, you'll see the AT&T logo appear, and the AT&T bloat apps.
7. Replace the inert AT&T SIM with the FirstNet SIM.
8. Profit.
I hope this helps someone, this appears to be an issue that's cropped up here and there on AT&T Forums and Reddit and I figured I'd write this up as it resolved the issue for me.
whirl08 said:
FYSA:
I recently ran into an issue with my AT&T/FirstNet Galaxy Z Fold3, on Android 12, not being able to make or receive calls when on 4G LTE. When the device was set to use only 3G/2G, it could make and receive calls just fine. Our FirstNet representative worked with his folks and it was assumed that I would need a warranty replacement device. I found this to be not true.
Here's some backround on my Fold3:
1. It was moved from ATT firmware to XAA eg. F926U to F926U1 via patched Odin.
2. It was running Android 12 when I noticed the issue.
3. Reverting to older Android 11 Firmware did not resolve the issue.
Here's the steps I took to resolve the issues with my Fold3:
1. Remove FirstNet SIM from the device and flash the latest U1 Firmware, which can be found at https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-F926U1
2. Let the device boot, skip all steps requiring sign-in, and things of that sort to just get the desktop.
3. Put an AT&T SIM into the device, it does not need to be active or provisioned. Give it a few seconds, the device will tell you its updating carrier settings, etc; and reboot.
4. Turn the device off, and boot it into Download mode.
5. Flash the firmware and userdata which can be found at https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=327759
6. Let the device boot, you'll see the AT&T logo appear, and the AT&T bloat apps.
7. Replace the inert AT&T SIM with the FirstNet SIM.
8. Profit.
I hope this helps someone, this appears to be an issue that's cropped up here and there on AT&T Forums and Reddit and I figured I'd write this up as it resolved the issue for me.
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Just to confirm this did in fact downgrade your device from One UI 4, Android 12 back down to Android 11 correct? Thanks.
mbellis said:
Just to confirm this did in fact downgrade your device from One UI 4, Android 12 back down to Android 11 correct? Thanks.
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Indeed it did. And then I updated through the OS back to 12.
I understand you flashed the U1 firmware, but what model phone do you have?
EDIT: Never mind, saw you are the person helping me Iin my thread lol
Open comments: Your phone turned into Brick and after so many hours reading online you stumbled here.
You learned that:
1. IMS is not registered, so no matter if you flash firmware, it does not enable Volte.
2. Your friend with identical phone has Volte, but yours doesn't.
3. AT&T customer service blamed your phone company, your phone company blame your carrier.
4. Why AT&T said your phone is compatible for Volte; but yours is not working.
5. Unlocked phone doesn't work, but company sold phone works, etc.,
So, lets look at it this way.
Once you put your AT&T sim card (Volte Provisioned Sim card) into your phone, your sim card starts to talk to AT&T firmware Server, and request software download for Volte, But AT&T didn't developed such software Or intentionally rejects IMEI phones that was not sold by AT&T store; Therefore, they do not push for Volte or HD Voice download into your phone and in this case it is your samsung S10+. However, Verizon has the firmware developed and able to install into your phone for you.
Follow these steps to activate Volte on your phone S10+ Unlocked or carried sold phone (may works for other versions samsung phones)
1. Flash Firmware to Carrier Firmware SM-G975U. Tools + Firmware + Author and Credits is in this link
SM-G975U/U1 - Firmware Downloads (TMB/SPR/VZW/TMK/U1 Unbranded)
Downloads: Tools: Modified Odin: AFH - credit to Venom0642 Samsung USB Drivers: AFH Firmware: Starting with Bootloader v2 firmware, the S10+ no longer requires specific firmware for each carrier. You can flash any U build, and the phone will...
forum.xda-developers.com
2. After flashed firmware for your phone, Reset your phone to factory setting
3. Find a Verizon Sim Card, Insert the sim card.
4. After inserted Verizon Sim Card, follow suggested instruction on your phone to restarts and resets to install software related to Verizon carrier.
5. after installation, check in settings if you have HD Voice / Wifi calling in phone settings
6. if you see HD Voice enable. Take Verizon Sim Card out
7 Insert AT&T Sim Card, and follow restarts suggested on your phone
you should have Volte / HD Voice now
Hope it helps, have a good day, United We Stand!