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Hey guys, So I purchased a used Nexus from a guy locally. I showed up and he had a box with charger, headphones, case, and screen protector. The phone looked perfect and he put his sim in and activated the phone along with showing me data worked along with calls. I bought the phone and took the phone to Verizon and had it activated. It activated fine, so I thought I made out good at this point. However, after looking at the phone further, it appears to have the 1850 Mah battery and the identification sticker under the battery does not have the Samsung logo. It just lists Model SCH-1515 V and shows the serial number and imei number along with STA 02/20/2012 Made in Korea.
I put in a code i found online to check and see if its refurbished and it shows NO for reconditioned. Here is the confusing part, the phone was first activated on 2/28/12 according to the software and has a lifetime call log of 82 calls at around 63 hours. The guy stated he owned the phone since December 17th and he wont return my calls. Do any of you guys know any additional information about this phone that can help me indentify what it is? Also, the phone seems to drop 4G coverage alot and when it first boots and shows the Google logo with a lock logo that appears below it. Does this mean anything? It also has the Superuser icon in my apps list so it appears to be rooted. The software version is 4.0.2 ICS. I feel like an idiot for buying this thing. Maybe I can flash it and fix the radios witha custom rom.
Why exactly are you feeling like an idiot? I still can't understand.
You have purchased the 4G Model of the Gnex, which is called I515:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus_i515-4301.php
This version also includes the 1850mAh battery.
If it's rooted, you can easily unroot and lock your bootloader (the little lock thing will disappear then). Concerning the radio signal, you'll find most 4G users are struggling with the Network reception.
So all in all, unless there's something i missed/did not understand, you bought yourself a normal 4G Galaxy Nexus.
Yeah sounds like you got a unlocked and rooted phone. If you choose to download any roms make sure you download the ones for the Toro, Maguro is the GSM variant. If your reception is bad you could flash the leaked 4.0.4 radios. Check the CDMA development thread for radios, roms, etc. There are some great roms on here and rootzwiki.
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I think I was more concerned about the dishonesty and the date the phone was activated. It just made me doubt my purchase. I mean, shouldn't the phone have a samsung logo behind the battery? I also found an ad where he posted the same phone for sale on 2/28 which is the day the phone was first activated. Thanks for your input!
Dude, it's USED from some random guy ONLINE... expect dishonesty!
AndroidHead05 said:
I think I was more concerned about the dishonesty and the date the phone was activated. It just made me doubt my purchase. I mean, shouldn't the phone have a samsung logo behind the battery? I also found an ad where he posted the same phone for sale on 2/28 which is the day the phone was first activated. Thanks for your input!
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it should have a samsung logo under the batter that has the IMEI number on it.
i bet you got a stolen phone, but if VZW activated it, call it a good day and forget about it all. if you want a stock phone, go to the dev forums and read how to flash back to stock with the CDMA version.
AndroidHead05 said:
I think I was more concerned about the dishonesty and the date the phone was activated. It just made me doubt my purchase. I mean, shouldn't the phone have a samsung logo behind the battery? I also found an ad where he posted the same phone for sale on 2/28 which is the day the phone was first activated. Thanks for your input!
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How about you post some pictures here so we can tell you? Make sure to hide the IMEI and Serial Number before posting those pics.
Lifetime call log info and activation resets everytime you hard reset or flash a rom
Kind of a weird post. You got GN that you hooked up to Verizon without a problem and it came with a stock battery. What exactly is the issue here?
Anyway, for future if you ever want to buy a used phone locally always make the seller meet you at a Verizon store or whoever you are trying to hook the phone up with so they can check the phone for you in person.
rquinn19 said:
Lifetime call log info and activation resets everytime you hard reset or flash a rom
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That is not true. *#*#RTN#*#* will hold you info even through factory resets and flashes. It's not entirely bug-free though, as I've got a screen shot from January showing that I had an incoming call time of 320 hours after only owning the phone for a month, which of course works out to 10 hours of calling a day. In the 7 weeks since it's crawled up to just over 500 hours.
My guess is that it has something to do with Google Voice.
Don't worry about it. Flash 4.0.4 and be done with it! More than likely you will get better reception with the new radios.
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AndroidHead05 said:
Also, the phone seems to drop 4G coverage alot and when it first boots and shows the Google logo with a lock logo that appears below it. Does this mean anything? It also has the Superuser icon in my apps list so it appears to be rooted. The software version is 4.0.2 ICS. I feel like an idiot for buying this thing. Maybe I can flash it and fix the radios witha custom rom.
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The "lock icon" on boot means that the phone is already Unlocked, so you dont need to do anything you are ready to flash CWM (if it isnt on there already)... if you want to flash a custom rom you can I would suggest stock 4.0.4. If its dropping 4G may be the crap 4.0.2 radios wait for an update or do it yourself like I said stock 4.0.4 imo is the best way to go you can find it in the Development section.
Thanks for the suggestions guys! Is AOKP Milestone 4 a good rom. What is the recommended radio to flash? If I go to stock 4.0.4, will that affect anything as this phone is rooted and unlocked already?
AndroidHead05 said:
Thanks for the suggestions guys! Is AOKP Milestone 4 a good rom. What is the recommended radio to flash? If I go to stock 4.0.4, will that affect anything as this phone is rooted and unlocked already?
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Milestone 4 or Axiom are great Roms. Don't see why you would flash a stock ROM, other ROMs are very stable and offer a ton of customizations.
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Milestone 4 or Axiom are great Roms. Don't see why you would flash a stock ROM, other ROMs are very stable and offer a ton of customizations.
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Thanks for your help, what radio should I flash with it?
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Thanks for your help, what radio should I flash with it?
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The thing about radios is that everyone's experience is different. I use the 4.0.4 CDMA/LTE radios but you'll also find that some people prefer hybrid radios.
I would recommend starting with the 4.0.4 CDMA/LTE radios because that's what I have had the best luck with and I use AOKP Milestone 4 as well.
Just make sure you read the directions carefully when flashing radios.
rquinn19 said:
Lifetime call log info and activation resets everytime you hard reset or flash a rom
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No it doesn't.
ATnTdude said:
That is not true. *#*#RTN#*#* will hold you info even through factory resets and flashes
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This code is not working for me. Galaxy nexus EU, is it US only?
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No, but its stock rom only (usually).
Zepius said:
it should have a samsung logo under the batter that has the IMEI number on it.
i bet you got a stolen phone, but if VZW activated it, call it a good day and forget about it all. if you want a stock phone, go to the dev forums and read how to flash back to stock with the CDMA version.
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VZW will not activate a stolen phone.
Hi there,
I'm using an unrooted Samsung Captivate Glide which is still on 2.3.
Before I go about upgrading it to the official ICS ROM, I wanted to ask if it's worth doing? Does the official ICS for the Glide have any problems which do not exist in Gingerbread?
kha1rul said:
Hi there,
I'm using an unrooted Samsung Captivate Glide which is still on 2.3.
Before I go about upgrading it to the official ICS ROM, I wanted to ask if it's worth doing? Does the official ICS for the Glide have any problems which do not exist in Gingerbread?
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It locked my Rogers phone, to AT&T I'm assuming. Too much hassle to root and then unlock via app so about to buy a code off ebay, If you're on AT&T you should be fine, as long you update to the latest UCLJ3 rom.
lyricalwax said:
It locked my Rogers phone, to AT&T I'm assuming. Too much hassle to root and then unlock via app so about to buy a code off ebay, If you're on AT&T you should be fine, as long you update to the latest UCLJ3 rom.
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Oh dear ... I'm in the UK using my unlocked AT&T handset on the Three network!
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go via the eBay route if it does lock. Is there anything else to be aware of? I heard that the GPS is messed up.
Personally, I found the stock browser in ICS to be a little lacking. I don't know if it was particular to my phone or not, but I found it would lock up occasionally. What I mean by this is the browser would just sit there attempting to load a page forever, unless I killed the browser in program monitor and re-launched it. Even closing the active tab and trying to open new ones resulted in the same issue. Never had that problem in 2.3 or in 4.1+ just in the official ICS. Apart from that, I found it a reasonably reliable version. Never had issues with the GPS, either. Personally, I would say going with one of the developed ROMs is the best route (currently on Vanilla RootBox 4.1.2 and it is the best ROM I have run to date, after a bit of set up and customizing - kudos to thegreatergood if you're watching!) but your mileage may vary.
I'm still using the ICS leak, I haven't gotten around to upgrading to the latest official, but in general I'd say the stock ICS is worth using. My gps has very rare problems - I use it daily and it's great most of the time. Once in a while, the gps icon will just disappear and it'll not lock onto anything, toggling gps didn't work for me but a quick reboot has me up and running again quick enough. I'd say it happens once every couple of weeks but I don't pay that much attention to it anymore.
Stock ICS is worth it. Mine per say is rooted so I didn't bother if it would lock or not. GB's feel is too old you know.
kha1rul said:
Oh dear ... I'm in the UK using my unlocked AT&T handset on the Three network!
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go via the eBay route if it does lock. Is there anything else to be aware of? I heard that the GPS is messed up.
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Correction, I'm guessing it's relocked it to the Rogers network, it wouldn't make sense to lock to a different network. I'm also in the UK on O2 and in the process of getting an unlock code (first one didn't work as I said at&t). Anyway, I'd say it is definitely worth upgrading to the latest stock ICS, it's a lot smoother and so many little things makes the phone seem more of a recent smartphone than a 2011 one. Agree that GB feels too old now. No lag or problems on mine and GPS is completely fine. Haven't rooted yet, but if I can't get a code online I guess I can always do that.
Hi everyone,
I've just ordered a D851. But I'm an ATT network user. Is there a good list somewhere of all the T-Mo bloat that can be removed? Basically, I'd like to strip this thing down as close to a Google Play Edition experience as possible.
I've gone through the development section without seeing a GPE ROM, so for now I might just use the subtractive approach. I've followed recommendations for debloat on other phones but haven't seen such a guide here.
While I'm at it, my phone will be new (bought from Amazon), but presumably will be a couple updates behind the times. Will it likely be able to OTA even though it won't be on the T-Mo network? Some phones I've had just need any internet connection to pull OTAs, others check for their home network / SIM registry before doing an OTA over either cell or wifi.
Thanks. Looking forward to joining the party. This seems to be the very best 5.5" screen phone going!
I would use system app remover ..its a root only app in the play store. I would do any ota updates before rooting
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Sounds good. I understand T-Mo has a root sniffing/ reporting app that runs and squeals on you for warranty purposes... But my phone is coming from Amazon and won't be used on T-Mo so presumably my warranty is with LG directly so that's no worry if I root to do house cleaning.
I plan to run mostly stock for a while before sampling ROMs.
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Hi.
Just had high level verizon tech fix my cdma-less on my account and I have this great working phone that says T-Mobile on the init boot screen but is actually running Verizon.
Regarding unlocking the bootloader, (why do I always have to do this? I think I have a sickness... I just... cant... help it....) why would the standard fastboot unlock not work? I was thinking of trying it when I get home just to see what happens. I already have the dev/OEM unlock selected. Plus the phone says it is already unlocked for any service. Most posts are tmobile posts relying on a 7 day wait from tmobile to get a code/something... I am thinking that would not apply to me for better or worse.
I really just need root for a complete blackout theme and pull off a few bloatware tmobile apps. But it runs so good now, as is, that it really isnt imperative.
Oh, I see. I need an unlock token. bummer
Well yes and no about the token. I have a HD1907 working very nicely on verizon, but I'm on the global firmware and did not have to wait a week for the token.
Edit: My first oneplus phone and I'm not sure I get exactly why a lot do not like 7t but I'm really digging and loving the phone.
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Well yes and no about the token. I have a HD1907 working very nicely on verizon, but I'm on the global firmware and did not have to wait a week for the token.
Edit: My first oneplus phone and I'm not sure I get exactly why a lot do not like 7t but I'm really digging and loving the phone.
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I put in a request for the token and will wait a week. I see how it can be done as you mentioned. I am thinking I will be cool with just magisk modding the boot img and getting root that way. Keeping everything else as is. I really dig the oneplus ui.
After having a bunch of other phones throughout the years, I can say that this oneplus is just very nice. I have no complaints, just compliments. If this is how oneplus devices are then I was missing out before! *except the strange wait time for unlocking the bootloader via-oneplus*
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/t-mobile-7t-conversion-to-international-t4153943
This is what you need
aer0zer0 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/t-mobile-7t-conversion-to-international-t4153943
This is what you need
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Thanks. I will try this tonight.
** I am now rooted.
I feel blessed to have such a fast and smooth phone. A mix of substratum themes helped blackout my phone.
canezila said:
Hi.
Just had high level verizon tech fix my cdma-less on my account and I have this great working phone that says T-Mobile on the init boot screen but is actually running Verizon.
Regarding unlocking the bootloader, (why do I always have to do this? I think I have a sickness... I just... cant... help it....) why would the standard fastboot unlock not work? I was thinking of trying it when I get home just to see what happens. I already have the dev/OEM unlock selected. Plus the phone says it is already unlocked for any service. Most posts are tmobile posts relying on a 7 day wait from tmobile to get a code/something... I am thinking that would not apply to me for better or worse.
I really just need root for a complete blackout theme and pull off a few bloatware tmobile apps. But it runs so good now, as is, that it really isnt imperative.
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Got any tips for getting them to activate cdma-less? Everytime I've tried they just say they don't have the option and just resort to my device not being compatible.
ammmze said:
Got any tips for getting them to activate cdma-less? Everytime I've tried they just say they don't have the option and just resort to my device not being compatible.
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Threatening to change to TMobile or similar
canezila said:
Hi.
Just had high level verizon tech fix my cdma-less on my account and I have this great working phone that says T-Mobile on the init boot screen but is actually running Verizon.
Regarding unlocking the bootloader, (why do I always have to do this? I think I have a sickness... I just... cant... help it....) why would the standard fastboot unlock not work? I was thinking of trying it when I get home just to see what happens. I already have the dev/OEM unlock selected. Plus the phone says it is already unlocked for any service. Most posts are tmobile posts relying on a 7 day wait from tmobile to get a code/something... I am thinking that would not apply to me for better or worse.
I really just need root for a complete blackout theme and pull off a few bloatware tmobile apps. But it runs so good now, as is, that it really isnt imperative.
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Hello, I just purchased a 7T that I am planning to use on Visible (Verizon network) I was looking through the forum and saw your post. Did you initially have a problem running the 7T on the Verizon network? I s that the reason you had the tech working to fix your CDMA account? I'm trying to decide if I want to go through the hastle or just switch to another provider where I can just use the phone.
hermdresh said:
Hello, I just purchased a 7T that I am planning to use on Visible (Verizon network) I was looking through the forum and saw your post. Did you initially have a problem running the 7T on the Verizon network? I s that the reason you had the tech working to fix your CDMA account? I'm trying to decide if I want to go through the hastle or just switch to another provider where I can just use the phone.
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Mostly to fix sms/mms
Hey all,.
I have a Verizon Note 10+. I have not been rooting the phone because I can side load apps and I have Wi-FI sharing enabled on my account, so I never found the need. The Verizon phone is used on Verizon's network. I used to be huge member here back the Windows Phone/PockPC days.
After the last update on my phone ( Version #N975USQS7FU16), Wireless charging is hit or miss, sometimes it works, the wireless sharing does not work. I could drop it on the QI charger, it could charge, I could try again in a 1/2 hour and it won't charge. It's no longer dependable.
I've gone through everything including a Hard reset, and re-installed everything and no change. I tried Verizon, Pay $200 for a insurance replacement and called Samsung, called them, after a bunch of same BS, bring to a Samsung Service center for a fee to check out.
Can I roll back updates, or re-apply updates on this phone, or should I just root it to get Wireless Charging to work again ?
If I can even root it after being on the last official update..
First disable updates, they break will phones... especially carrier ones.
A Samsung Experience center at Best Buy can probably roll it back.
The highest either one of my 2 stock N10+'s will ever go is Android 10. The oldest one is still running on Pie and hasn't been updated in 2 years. The current OS load is over 1.5 yo, still fast and stable with minimum maintenance.
Security simply isn't an issue even with Pie unless you do something stupid.
blackhawk said:
First disable updates, they break will phones... especially carrier ones.
A Samsung Experience center at Best Buy can probably roll it back.
The highest either one of my 2 stock N10+'s will ever go is Android 10. The oldest one is still running on Pie and hasn't been updated in 2 years. The current OS load is over 1.5 yo, still fast and stable with minimum maintenance.
Security simply isn't an issue even with Pie unless you do something stupid.
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I disabled it, I am on Android 11...
Best Buy can roll back a update ? If so, I will stop by on the way home....
Or should just look to root it...
DavidinCT said:
I disabled it, I am on Android 11...
Best Buy can roll back a update ? If so, I will stop by on the way home....
Or should just look to root it...
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If the OTA update didn't update the boot loader version you can roll it back.
I wouldn't root it without good reasons; I use a package disabler and heavily configured stock set up. Android 10 runs well on the N10+ as such.
blackhawk said:
If the OTA update didn't update the boot loader version you can roll it back.
I wouldn't root it without good reasons; I use a package disabler and heavily configured stock set up. Android 10 runs well on the N10+ as such.
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How can I do this ? Attempt to roll back ?
DavidinCT said:
How can I do this ? Attempt to roll back ?
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The bootloader version can't be higher than the rom version. It's the fifth digit from the end of both numbers that's the significant digit.
A rom of the same or higher value can be flashed... is how I saw it explained here.
A Samsung Experience center can also reflash it for you.