Hello everyone,
I've been perusing the threads on flashing the RETAIL firmware on Sprint and T-Mobile devices, and it's not clear to me how safe this is. I'd prefer to keep my bootloader locked (flash signed images) - do you guys know if you can flash the RETAIL signed images on top of a T-Mobile Z2 Force?
For example, here's the RETAIL folder for nash: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETAIL/
If I take the latest signed oreo zip, can I simply flash as instructed by the XML inside? I've already used this technique to re-lock the bootloader on my Moto X Pure after I wanted to repurpose it as a hotspot on long trips. And I've used this same technique to save a weird Moto Z Play from Swappa.
But this is my primary device, so I wanted to know what everyone's experience here is. And hopefully, the RETAIL image gets Pie even though the non Verizon US phones will not.
Thanks!
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I purchased a G4 h815 with hopes of unlocking the bootloader. It turned out to the the giveaway USA variant so LG will not allow bootloader unlock. Since it was still on 5.1 I was able to put a rooted 5.1 stock build on it using Low Effort Root thanks to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...zw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/page64. My question is where do I go from here? If I put a non-rooted MM ROM on it will I be able to continue upgrading the ROM or will that be a dead end? Should I put a stock ROM on it that will be able to receive OTAs from LG? If so which one do I need in order to guarantee that I can get OTAs? If it is not possible to retain root, how can I insure that I can at least have tethering available? I am not new to rooting and ROMing but I am new to locked bootloaders and new MM security issues. I am a net10 user (AT&T network) since that is the only good signal in my area. I bought this phone for the superior camera, micro sd slot and general good value in a used phone but I fear that it is at a development dead end. Any insights, suggestions or resources that anyone can point me toward. I have searched extensively in these LG4 forums and elsewhere without seeing these issues directly addressed. My next step would be to give up on LG and go with a phone that allows development like an HTC One M9.
Thanks in advance!
Hi all, I wonder if anyone knowledgeable out there could assist?
I am in the UK and have bought a manufacturer-refurbished unlocked Xperia XA2 phone.
A friend of mine is in rural USA and can only use the Verizon network.
I am aware that Verizon only allow certain phones for use on their network and I discovered that the XA2 was now on their list of officially acceptable phones
So here is my question. I intend to install lineageos on this phone which of course will require unlocking the bootloader.
If I go ahead and put lineage on having unlocked the bootloader, will this phone still work on Verizon? I will be posting the phone to my friend and the last thing I want is for the phone to refuse to play with Verizon once he switches it on.
Can anyone advise of anything I need to be aware of before proceeding, or is my plan good?
Thanks!!
pingers5 said:
Hi all, I wonder if anyone knowledgeable out there could assist?
I am in the UK and have bought a manufacturer-refurbished unlocked Xperia XA2 phone.
A friend of mine is in rural USA and can only use the Verizon network.
I am aware that Verizon only allow certain phones for use on their network and I discovered that the XA2 was now on their list of officially acceptable phones
So here is my question. I intend to install lineageos on this phone which of course will require unlocking the bootloader.
If I go ahead and put lineage on having unlocked the bootloader, will this phone still work on Verizon? I will be posting the phone to my friend and the last thing I want is for the phone to refuse to play with Verizon once he switches it on.
Can anyone advise of anything I need to be aware of before proceeding, or is my plan good?
Thanks!!
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If you just want to make it usable with Verizon, you don't need to put lineage, you just need to download flashtool and flash US's firmware, in order to make it 99% compatible.
If u want to put lineage, knowing that it isn't an official firmware, be aware that it may work as it may not work. 90% it will work, because lineage is made in order to remove brand limits, but...
Do what you want, but be aware that there are some things that may not work.
Here in Italy even if a phone is brandized (like Vodafone, etc.) you are still able to use it with other operators, and if you want to debrand it, it is just in order to remove operator's apps or animations (e.g. Vodafone boot animation), to get stock Sony ones. I don't know what changes in the US or in the UK.
Regards,
F.
Hi, thanks for the reply - just for clarity, my enquiry is on a network level - ie, will verizon block a phone simply because it has lineage on it. I am very familiar with modding and how lineage affects the phone so that is not what I need to know.. Since verizon are finicky about which models are usable with their network in the USA, my question is really an extension of that - do they block phones (which work fine with stock) running a non-stock rom (eg based on the fact they detect an unlocked bootloader). Want to put lineage on for all the good reasons to put lineage on - notably bloatware removal etc etc. Is there anyone out there running lineage on verizon in the USA?
faby GT said:
Hi
If you just want to make it usable with Verizon, you don't need to put lineage, you just need to download flashtool and flash US's firmware, in order to make it 99% compatible.
If u want to put lineage, knowing that it isn't an official firmware, be aware that it may work as it may not work. 90% it will work, because lineage is made in order to remove brand limits, but...
Do what you want, but be aware that there are some things that may not work.
Here in Italy even if a phone is brandized (like Vodafone, etc.) you are still able to use it with other operators, and if you want to debrand it, it is just in order to remove operator's apps or animations (e.g. Vodafone boot animation), to get stock Sony ones. I don't know what changes in the US or in the UK.
Regards,
F.
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I purchased a Samsung S7 on Amazon, and it was listed as a G930V. However, when I received it, I was disappointed to see that in "Device Info"... it lists it as a Samsung G930U.
From what I understand, this is indicates Unlocked Firmware install, which will prevent me from using Verizon's Visual voicemail and also be unable to use the built in Video calling feature, where you can video call anyone in the Verizon Network.
What I don't get, is why the back panel of the phone has a Verizon Logo, even though apparently it is unlocked. I thought all Verizon branded phones, have the G930v firmware?
Anyways, is it possible to flash the phone to G930 firmware, so I can use the features I want to have access to? Or is it recommended I just return this item and try and buy another G930v? Does anyone have any detailed instructions on how to flash to G930v?
Interestingly, when I checked the IMEI online... it lists the device as a Verizon G930V. I guess someone has previously flashed these to U from V?
ETA: Are there any benefits to sticking with Unlocked firmware? Are there any advantages of G930U over G930v? I know the G930v comes with a bunch of bloatware... but wondering if there are other things that VZW's firmware might handicap?
JFox762 said:
I purchased a Samsung S7 on Amazon, and it was listed as a G930V. However, when I received it, I was disappointed to see that in "Device Info"... it lists it as a Samsung G930U.
From what I understand, this is indicates Unlocked Firmware install, which will prevent me from using Verizon's Visual voicemail and also be unable to use the built in Video calling feature, where you can video call anyone in the Verizon Network.
What I don't get, is why the back panel of the phone has a Verizon Logo, even though apparently it is unlocked. I thought all Verizon branded phones, have the G930v firmware?
Anyways, is it possible to flash the phone to G930 firmware, so I can use the features I want to have access to? Or is it recommended I just return this item and try and buy another G930v? Does anyone have any detailed instructions on how to flash to G930v?
Interestingly, when I checked the IMEI online... it lists the device as a Verizon G930V. I guess someone has previously flashed these to U from V?
ETA: Are there any benefits to sticking with Unlocked firmware? Are there any advantages of G930U over G930v? I know the G930v comes with a bunch of bloatware... but wondering if there are other things that VZW's firmware might handicap?
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3 weeks late but here are my insights. U firmware has less bloatware than the VZW branded firmware. In general, most people prefer the U firmware over their branded firmware unless, as in your instance, there are certain features only available in branded versions. My guess would be that yours was a VZW that was flashed to U. In all likelihood it shouldn't be too difficult to convert back to VZW, if that's your preference. You'll need to familiarize yourself with Odin flashing and the particulars of matching bootloader numbers for firmware to flash. For an example see link: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/202491/what-do-the-numbers-and-letters-in-the-samsung-firmware-mean
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Hi, noob here.
In the process of rooting my Motorola E (2020) XT2052-1, i need to get the stock rom variant for my phone (unless a degoogled custom rom without issues exists - im doing this to remove google). Following these instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/stock-rom-how-to-root-the-snapdragon-moto-e-2020.4195453/
My build is QPGS30.82-135-7 (US Cellular.).
I need to find my variant on lolinet but i cant find an exact match. What needs to be matched?
1) Can i use a higher version variant? Mine is -7 and on lolinet its -13:
XT2052-1_GINNA_USC_10_QPGS30.82-135-13_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC
2) can i use the retail version? I assume so, there shouldn't be hardware differences? This one is -7 like my build.
XT2052-1_GINNA_RETUS_10_QPGS30.82-135-7_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC
Thanks!
Yes, that update is correct, it is just one update ahead of what you had. You can also install retail firmware as long as you keep your bootloader unlocked.
fddm said:
Yes, that update is correct, it is just one update ahead of what you had. You can also install retail firmware as long as you keep your bootloader unlocked.
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Thanks! Can you suggest what i should read up on (search keywords), to understand why the retail should keep the bootloader unlocked while the USC variant doesn't require it?
Each variant has a public key securely embedded, and the accompanying bootloader is signed by a private key. Only a retail device has the key to verify the retail bootloader, and there is a chain of trust past that to ensure system integrity.
fddm said:
Each variant has a public key securely embedded, and the accompanying bootloader is signed by a private key. Only a retail device has the key to verify the retail bootloader, and there is a chain of trust past that to ensure system integrity.
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Apart from this, the US Cellular logo i've seen on boot, and possibly channel specific apps, are there other differences i should be aware of that guide my choice of the USC vs retail variants?
I'm leaning towards the USC variant if it has the advantage of being able to relock and the retail's is simply not having the logo.
Retail will not come with carrier apps and branding, and includes "full" gapps(carrier variants might exclude or swap certain gapps like the dialer for inhouse Motorola forks).
Hi l. Just got a XT2201-4 and have it activated on Fi despite it being a Verizon phone. It is giving me warnings about auto updating and must reboot, and a bunch of Verizon B.S. apps etc. Build is S1SHS32.55-78-10-3. Is it possible to unlock bootloader on this phone or to flash a stock ROM without any carrier B.S.? If not, I might return the phone although the price and specs were all great. Thanks.
Also is the X30 Pro and Edge+ 2022 the same phone?