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What's a known, working procedure for flashing a different firmware on my X10a? Currently it's got an AT&T R2CA016 firmware on it and I want to debrand the phone.
I've went through numerous guides, using the PC Companion and Update Service to replace files, problem is, the software tells me my phone is up to date, additionally there's no "Re-install" button on this software, so using the SE software seems useless.
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Restore.
Thanks.
aln688 said:
What's a known, working procedure for flashing a different firmware on my X10a? Currently it's got an AT&T R2CA016 firmware on it and I want to debrand the phone.
I've went through numerous guides, using the PC Companion and Update Service to replace files, problem is, the software tells me my phone is up to date, additionally there's no "Re-install" button on this software, so using the SE software seems useless.
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Resture.
Thanks.
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I was stuck on 020 for ages, the old method (replacing the files) no longer works and if it does it complete luck. the method i used to debrand can be found at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
download the version for your region, country or whatever. follow the instructions to install the 026 generic firmware and viola its debranded with the latest firmware
vengeance1990 said:
I was stuck on 020 for ages, the old method (replacing the files) no longer works and if it does it complete luck. the method i used to debrand can be found at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
download the version for your region, country or whatever. follow the instructions to install the 026 generic firmware and viola its debranded with the latest firmware
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Thanks, I'll give it a try later this afternoon. I just reading up on the Omnius method? It seems to rely on decrypted ROMs, which contain "phone.zip" and "android_xxx.zip". Any particular page to start reading the relevant information on? There's a 103 pages in that thread!
aln688 said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try later this afternoon. I just reading up on the Omnius method? It seems to rely on decrypted ROMs, which contain "phone.zip" and "android_xxx.zip".
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Not to familiar with that method i dont think, i didnt read much into though (as i was getting ready for the 2.1 update)
the one i used was easy enough to use, basically click the exe which brings up a command prompt file, connect your phone in flash mode, hit any key and let it do its thing, worked perfectly first time after trying the switch the files method about 12 times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...49#post8170549
use the firmware files on there instead of the other one, thats the one i used
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Not to familiar with that method i dont think, i didnt read much into though (as i was getting ready for the 2.1 update)
the one i used was easy enough to use, basically click the exe which brings up a command prompt file, connect your phone in flash mode, hit any key and let it do its thing, worked perfectly first time after trying the switch the files method about 12 times
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I don't see any firmware links on that page, it's actually on the next page, page 43. A generic X10a R2BA026 firmware is listed there. I might give that a go, either way, SEUS of PC Companion is out in regards to flashing my phone, they won't work.
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
Deadx10 said:
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
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What guide did you use to debrand your phone? Can you give me a specific link?
I'm not bothered if it's locked to AT&T, I just want the AT&T garbage removed from it, I thought rooting would do that, but rooting just gives me super-user access to muck up the phone by deleting crucial system files!
UPDATE: I used the Grospolina method, here. So far so good, at least my phone boots! This method worked fine.
Deadx10 said:
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
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If you're trying to use it on a different GSM network, You can Always go to one of the unlocking companies on the net...They use your IMEI number to unlock the phone.
OTHERWISE, If you're with AT&T, You CAN call customer care, Tell them you're traveling over-seas with your cell phone and you need it to be unlocked to use one of the UK's GSM Sim cards...
That's how I would do it personally
aln688 said:
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Restore.
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You SHOULD be good to go! Once you Root it with the generic firmware...If not, I'm CONFIDENT you can find someone to help ya on here with reflashing it to AT&T's Stock Firmware. I went through the entire root, rebranded mine (since I was talking about taking it back to AT&T for the Captivate) And have re-rooted it again without a hitch
I followed this guide, as posted by Grospolina, and it worked perfectly, flashing it to a R2BA026 ROM. The root option also worked, and I installed the Market fix. In general, this IS how I want my phone, no AT&T garbage-ware installed. I'm content with this.
I tried other flashing guides, involving SEUS and PC Companion, all of them were a waste of time, due to a) The software kept telling me my phone was "up to date", and b) There was no "re-install" button to re-install the ROM on the phone. I WAS going to try Omnius which I suspect is a "pay-for" option, but this Grospolina guide worked 1st time. Many thanks to you Grospolina!
Now I can be busy re-installing some apps I wanted, and possibly restoring my APN file, I'm unsure if I need to at this point.
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If you're trying to use it on a different GSM network, You can Always go to one of the unlocking companies on the net...They use your IMEI number to unlock the phone.
OTHERWISE, If you're with AT&T, You CAN call customer care, Tell them you're traveling over-seas with your cell phone and you need it to be unlocked to use one of the UK's GSM Sim cards...
That's how I would do it personally
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I called AT&T and they said that under some policies between AT&T and Manufacturer, they can't release the code. They asked to have the original owner of the phone to call in since I don't have the account with AT&T. I got this phone off Ebay, so I can't have the original owner to call in. I wonder if there is any other way to unlock it, because it is dead to me now since I can't use it under any other network....
My samsung galaxy II is constantly losing network but when I put my SIM into my old phone it works fine. I've tried everything I could find on here i.e roooting, upgrading to ICS but have had no luck.
I bought (well I paid out his contract) the phone from a friend who moved overseas and he was on a different network (Optus) and I'm on Vodafone but my SIM works (just not all the time! ) so I don't know if that has anything to do with it! Anyways I wont take it back to Optus because I wasn't their client to begin with and Vodafone wont help,
Any help is much appreciated as I'm really frustrated! Thanks for reading :laugh:
Safixia said:
My samsung galaxy II is constantly losing network but when I put my SIM into my old phone it works fine. I've tried everything I could find on here i.e roooting, upgrading to ICS but have had no luck.
I bought (well I paid out his contract) the phone from a friend who moved overseas and he was on a different network (Optus) and I'm on Vodafone but my SIM works (just not all the time! ) so I don't know if that has anything to do with it! Anyways I wont take it back to Optus because I wasn't their client to begin with and Vodafone wont help,
Any help is much appreciated as I'm really frustrated! Thanks for reading :laugh:
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Is your phone rooted? If yes try flashing a new modem.. NELP3 works fine..
If not it's most probably a network issue
HElp?
arunreturns said:
Is your phone rooted? If yes try flashing a new modem.. NELP3 works fine..
If not it's most probably a network issue
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Thanks, I do belive it is rooted, I didnt do it myself but it was done by the previous owner. Sorry to sound like a noob but how do I flash a new modem and where do I get NELP3 Thanks again
Safixia said:
Thanks, I do belive it is rooted, I didnt do it myself but it was done by the previous owner. Sorry to sound like a noob but how do I flash a new modem and where do I get NELP3 Thanks again
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Even I had a similar problem a while back, any SIM card, would loose signal completely only on the SII turns out it was a hardware issue, I had to give in my phone to the service center.
To flash a modem if you have heimdall installed, open up the command prompt/terminal in the directory where you have downloaded the modem and extracted the modem.bin file, and type in
heimdall flash --modem modem.bin
or you can use the GUI it has an option for modem, but the modems aren't universally good for everyone, they are region specific, in my country [India] I use the DDKL1 modem, you should look for some modem that's native to your region.
OK. What you need to do is read the Stickies & brush up on Android/SGS2 basics.
Secondly, if the phone is rooted & you have CWRecovery (boot into recovery by turning the phone off, then holding power/volume up/home buttons), you can easily flash modem packages.
I'm also using Voda AU, so I'll get you started. The famous DUKJ1 modem has worked well for many people using Voda in Australia. Unfortunately, XDA doesn't seem to want to allow me to attach files to forum posts at the moment, or I would have attached a copy of KJ1 to this post. Sooo....Here's a link where you can get it
Also, if you do a Google search along the lines of "XDA SGS2 modems" or similar (use your imagination), you should find plenty of posts from here which have links to modems you can flash if KJ1 doesn't work well for you. If that is the case (it doesn't work well for you), then it's a matter of flashing as many modems as you have to in order to find one that works well for you.
The issue could also be caused by the gear/spectrum Voda is using in your area (hence your sim works well in another phone). I guess you're only going to find that out if you contact Voda & ask for support (after you've tried every solution you can find on here I guess).
Now, if your phone isn't rooted, the Stickies have all the information you need in order to root it.
Edit - Also, questions go in Q&A ;-)
Thanks guys, MistahBungle will try the DUKJ1
Also would anyone have an idea as to how I can delete all the optus(old carrier) stuff off my phone?? Ta
You need to have a rooted phone to get rid of the bloatware. You can use an app like Titanium Backup Pro (Look for it on Google Play) to uninstall or freeze (which I recommend) apps you don't want. This thread is a good starting point for working out what you can/can't remove/freeze.
To our friend who added the tag to the thread, we know that Captain Obvious, thanks very much. However for someone new/who currently has little Android/SGS2 knowledge & already has a pre-rooted phone, avoiding Odin (and the inevitable problems many n00bs have with it) & using CWRecovery if it's already on the phone sounds like a sensible WTG to me.
Hey Guys,
Im very new to the whole "Tablet World", I actually just purchased a T-Mobile Springboard via Ebay.
I have not yet recieved the tablet as it should arrive sometime this week, but I have been doing some research so that when it gets
here im not totally in the dark.
It is the 7"model and I believe it currently has HoneyComb installed on it, I would also assume it is locked under the Tmobile Network.
Since I live in Canada I would have to get it unlocked to be able to use it.
OK so here are all my questions...
Where can I get it unlocked, or could I do this myself somehow with software.
I want to install the most recent version of ICS ( I think its 4.0.3), would that require that I root my device?
If so can anyone send me the link to the download and instructions.
Does rooting the device cause any ill side effects? You know with the good comes some bad..lol
I was reading some people were having issues with certain things after the root.
I would love to be able to Text, make phone calls as well as browse..
is this all possible, if so how?
Thanks you guys are the smartest..
Jeff
Jamorn said:
Hey Guys,
Im very new to the whole "Tablet World", I actually just purchased a T-Mobile Springboard via Ebay.
I have not yet recieved the tablet as it should arrive sometime this week, but I have been doing some research so that when it gets
here im not totally in the dark.
It is the 7"model and I believe it currently has HoneyComb installed on it, I would also assume it is locked under the Tmobile Network.
Since I live in Canada I would have to get it unlocked to be able to use it.
OK so here are all my questions...
Where can I get it unlocked, or could I do this myself somehow with software.
I want to install the most recent version of ICS ( I think its 4.0.3), would that require that I root my device?
If so can anyone send me the link to the download and instructions.
Does rooting the device cause any ill side effects? You know with the good comes some bad..lol
I was reading some people were having issues with certain things after the root.
I would love to be able to Text, make phone calls as well as browse..
is this all possible, if so how?
Thanks you guys are the smartest..
Jeff
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OK unlocking. First you will need your new sim. Then pop in the sim and it should bring up the sim unlock menu (it varies between 3.2 and ICS). Then load up tmobiles chat on the web site and ask to unlock the unit. They will unlock the unit as long as its paid off.
For ICS you can down load it directly from H unrooted:
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...thod=gotoProductSupport&productId=3779&tb=0);
FIRMWARE(S7-301u,Android4.0,C232B005,General_Channel)
You can download rooted roms here. they are 99% untouched, im running the OsiMood which just has some stock apps removed, and the charging icon is text instead of a battery.
You shouldnt have any issues with a rooted rom. The only issues are with the cm9,AOKP and the ones with custom kernels.
You can text,talk,data on ICS only, and only if you are not on tmobile. You would have to be on att straitTalk or any other carrier. Tmobile is the only carrier thats says no no to all 3 on a tablet, at least in the usa. Tmobile gives you a choice of text/voice, or data only.
Thanks
Thanks a lot man.. I really appreciate any help I can get, and for you guys to take time out of your day to help someone out is great.
Ok so..it still didnt arrive..(getting impatiant) lol I guess its gotta go through Customs..
hmm.. ok so your saying I can download ICS directly from Huawei, will that work fine since its actually a Springboard and not a MediaPad.
Whats the difference between ICS and ICS rooted? Do I need to root, benifits?Which would be best and why?
If I need to root where are the links for the newest ICS rooted on XDA?
I wouldnt be with Tmobile, since there isnt any in Canada..
I already bought a SIM from Petro Canada Mobility
I was told It was best for cheap plans with unlimited Browsing, the only thing was that for data only applications that run through port 80 would work. The trick was to get a proxy app through Google Play and run all your shiat though port 80.
Makes sense?
Thanks!!
Ya I sent the link to the oem vesion. Tmobile puts their own rom on it and calls it a springboard.
Root gives apps more acess such as backups, or changing ui features.
The 2 latest roms are hwmod and osimood. They are about the same.
Cant help you with the proxy things
Sent from my HUAWEI OsiMood MediaPad using Tapatalk 2
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nightanole said:
Ya I sent the link to the oem vesion. Tmobile puts their own rom on it and calls it a springboard.
Root gives apps more acess such as backups, or changing ui features.
The 2 latest roms are hwmod and osimood. They are about the same.
Cant help you with the proxy things
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I went to the HUAWEI site and why would I go with HUAWEI MediaPad FIRMWARE(S7-301u,Android4.0,C232B005,General_Channel) ?
isnt there even newer ones?
there are like 5 above that one, like HUAWEI MediaPad FIRMWARE(S7-302u,Android4.0,C232B001,General Channel)
whats the difference
and how do i install it
You might want to wait a few days to see if T-Mobile makes good on their promise to push out ICS in an OTA update to the Springboard. You will be able to receive the update over wi-fi no matter which carrier you are running it on. It would save you some hassle in flashing international ROMs. Also I can vouch for the fact that the international ICS ROMs have some radio stability problems on the Springboard hardware - connections may freeze unexpectedly.
In terms of carrier compatibility in Canada:
- In theory the Springboard *should* work on Videotron, Wind and Mobilicity because it has the AWS HSPA band. Mine doesn't and I don't know why. It just won't connect with a WIND or Mobi SIM (haven't tested Videotron). It might be because I flashed an international ROM with a different radio.
- The Springboard has 1900 MHz HSPA but not 850. If you are going to use it on the Rogers network (which includes Rogers, Fido, SpeakOut and all their MVNOs), you will get a 3G/H signal in urban areas where 1900 MHz is used. In many locations though, their 3G service may be only on the 850 MHz band (which the Springboard can't access), in which case it will drop down to EDGE.
- If you try and use it on Bell, Telus or their sub-brands, you will get 3G/HSPA in urban areas, but in locales where the service is only on 850 MHz, you will get no signal at all. Bell/Telus has 3G/HSPA and LTE but no 2G/EDGE, so if you can't pick up the signal, it just drops.
S7-301u,S7-302u,S7-303u are the radio bands not firmware versions. 303u is the t mobile band, most people use the 301u. Just because firmwares came after it doesnt mean they are newer. 2 of the newer ones are just fixes for german and russian versions.
Wait for the offical tmobile version in the next few weeks, or download the version i told you.
To flash is easy:
unzip the file onto the root of your sd card
reboot the spring board
it will run the update, then tell you to remove the sd card
remove sd card
reboot system
either plug the sd card back into the spring board and remove the zip folder, or pop the sd card in a flash card reader and removed the zip folder with a pc
If you reboot the springboard again without removing the zip folder, it will reinstall again.
I just received mine today and want to try ICS. If I flash this FIRMWARE(S7-301u,Android4.0,C232B005,General_Channel) will I be still able to receive the official t-mobile version via OTA? How do I backup the stock rom?
Cant backup the original rom. Cant get the OTA if you flash the factory(non tmobile) ICS rom.
Sorry thats how it rolls. If we are slightly lucky someone will grab the OTA for us flashers and we will be set. Or H will release a 303 firmware to work with all the tmobile channels.
nightanole said:
Cant backup the original rom. Cant get the OTA if you flash the factory(non tmobile) ICS rom.
Sorry thats how it rolls. If we are slightly lucky someone will grab the OTA for us flashers and we will be set. Or H will release a 303 firmware to work with all the tmobile channels.
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Thanks for the heads up. If I gone ahead and flash FIRMWARE(S7-301u,Android4.0,C232B005,General_Channel) will I still be able to use 4G/3G for tmobile? I understand that I can also use gsm voice/text with this firmware is that correct?
voice/text/data has to do with the carrier. att lets you do it, tmobile wont, its not about the firmware.
In your area you will either flash the 301 or the 302 firmware. They are the same other than what band they run in. They havent comes out with a 303 factory firmware yet.
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nightanole said:
voice/text/data has to do with the carrier. att lets you do it, tmobile wont, its not about the firmware.
In your area you will either flash the 301 or the 302 firmware. They are the same other than what band they run in. They havent comes out with a 303 factory firmware yet.
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Ok.. Well I have had the device a couple days now and just been fooling around with it.
Now I would like to get this all in motion.
My question is, If I go with ICS from HUAWEI website, can I still root the device? and do I do that after or before.
and how?
I think I need to root it to run a Proxy program to run everything through port 80, which is what Petro Canada Mobility(Rogers) leaves open on Unlimited Browsing Plan.
Also in the instruction, you said put it in the "root" , what you mean by root, and thats on the micro sd right?
Jamorn said:
Ok.. Well I have had the device a couple days now and just been fooling around with it.
Now I would like to get this all in motion.
My question is, If I go with ICS from HUAWEI website, can I still root the device? and do I do that after or before.
and how?
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Go to the huawei mediapad root thread on the development section, go to the link in the post number 28 (to modaco). You root it after updating the pad.
wtf
Ok well the Huawei site is F****** useless..
the download is terrible, goes superslow, and then when you try to extract to F: the **** is all corrupted..PDF doesnt work either
Jamorn said:
Ok well the Huawei site is F****** useless..
the download is terrible, goes superslow, and then when you try to extract to F: the **** is all corrupted..PDF doesnt work either
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I don't know the current situation (since they revamped the site), but I've never got corrupted download. The last time I download stuff from there was when the ics source came out.
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rurou said:
I don't know the current situation (since they revamped the site), but I've never got corrupted download. The last time I download stuff from there was when the ics source came out.
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This Is starting to really bother me.. I tried like 4 sources and everyone boots and then stops durring update and says FAIL.
WTF?
I have failed once when trying to install a new firmware which turns out to be corrupted download (the firmware was one of those pre-rooted firmware). I also read someone failed many times and turns out the problem is in their sd card. If you have a spare sd card, you probably can try putting the firmware there or if you don't mind formatting your current card then you can also try that.
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I have failed once when trying to install a new firmware which turns out to be corrupted download (the firmware was one of those pre-rooted firmware). I also read someone failed many times and turns out the problem is in their sd card. If you have a spare sd card, you probably can try putting the firmware there or if you don't mind formatting your current card then you can also try that.
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Ok so here is the update.
I got 301u ICS General up and running, just curious on why I installed 301u over 302u. Which is better for my region (Montreal , QC) would be on Rogers network?
Because I have been having issues getting connected to network, wondering if I maybe installed wrong firmware.
Anyway, next step is to root.
1) Download Huawei MediaPad ROOT ICS Android 4.0.x.rar
2) Connect the tablet to your PC, install the driver.
3) In the settings of the tablet enable debugging by USB .
4) Unpack the archive.
5) Run the Install Root.cmd wait three reboots.
Ok, I downloaded the file to my Laptop, Im just confused on step 4 and 5 so I have stopped until I find out more informaion because I do not want do to it wrong.
"Unpack the Archive"? could someone maybe expand on this limited explanation. Do I extract the file to desktop or directly onto the tablet and same with running Root.cmd where do I run it from?
can someone please maybe explain the steps better then they were, I ve seen better instructions written on a carton of milk on how to open it, then this.
Jamorn said:
Ok so here is the update.
I got 301u ICS General up and running, just curious on why I installed 301u over 302u. Which is better for my region (Montreal , QC) would be on Rogers network?
Because I have been having issues getting connected to network, wondering if I maybe installed wrong firmware.
"Unpack the Archive"? could someone maybe expand on this limited explanation. Do I extract the file to desktop or directly onto the tablet and same with running Root.cmd where do I run it from?
can someone please maybe explain the steps better then they were, I ve seen better instructions written on a carton of milk on how to open it, then this.
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I don't know about the better firmware, but since I'm using 301u pad with 301u firmware I haven't got any problem.
As for rooting.. Step 4 is extracting the file in your pc/desktop. Step 5 is running the install root.cmd while the pad connected to the pc.
please help me.
I have downloaded the firmware 4.0 general version then when I instal it but fail then i waitd for a second i dnt pull out the sdcrd then suddenly got battery low?when i bootd the phne it goes the message les than 30% it stucks there do i have to install the 3.2 again? Even fail to install the update of ics?does it mean that my 3.2 os wiped out??pls help me
I bought an SM-G965U1 when they were first released. I was on the AT&T network, and their bloated image was installed. I'm switching to Xfinity - I have the SIM, and I am making the switch shortly. (Hoping for a reply / replies first.).
I want to get rid of the AT&T bloatware and restore the Samsung image. Is this as simple as performing a reset?
Is there an easier or better way?
Is it possible to install a different image altogether, or am I screwed by knox?
I'll remove my SD card and backup my files in advance, of course.
Thanks in advance!
Interesting, upon SIM card change, the AT&T software was removed. So, questions one and two have been self-answered.
Concerning ROMs, I have a Snapdragon processor, I presume, living in the USA. I'm a neophyte concerning mobile phone ROMs, but I do have some Linux experience (RHEL and various desktop distros.)
I have an old Note 3 to play with, are there ROMs for that so I can "practice"? I'd hate to brick my primary phone.
Cheers!
With the S9+ in the US, they're all the exact same hardware as far as I know. With patched Odin you can basically flash any stock firmware from any US carrier you want, so long as it's the same bootloader version (of the last 5 characters of your current version, it should be a number, and then other characters). If you're on the most recent update, it would likely be bootloader v7. My phone was purchased as an unlocked ATT device, but I flashed the US Unlocked version (XAA) which is the version that unbranded Samsung devices have. It's fully functional and there's zero carrier bloat. OTAs work and everything else as if it was that model originally.
But I guess the big question is why flash to something else if the bloat was auto removed? What's your current version?
Edit after reading again: the U1 software is the Samsung Unbranded firmware. Interesting that the seller put it on there already. So TLDR; you shouldn't need to do anything. Generally branded models wouldn't just remove their bloat when you change carriers (the S8 being an exception I believe), but it appears the unbranded version does to some extent.
Jessooca said:
Use the latest Odin: https://dl2018.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.13.3.zip
--in CSC slot use CSC not home, and you will lose everything on your phone. If you don't want to do that, use Home in CSC.
Flash the latest U1 (unlocked variant Snapdragon version) firmware in Odin. Download it via Frija
*RUN AS ADMIN, in model it's SM-G965U1 CSC use XAA and be sure "auto" is Checked.
Frija: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4886005&d=1574653611
That's it. Use any carrier you want without issues.
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Thank you, Jessooca. I may give this a shot next weekend. At the moment everything appears to be working properly, although it's slow.
ReapersDeath said:
With the S9+ in the US, they're all the exact same hardware as far as I know. With patched Odin you can basically flash any stock firmware from any US carrier you want, so long as it's the same bootloader version (of the last 5 characters of your current version, it should be a number, and then other characters). If you're on the most recent update, it would likely be bootloader v7. My phone was purchased as an unlocked ATT device, but I flashed the US Unlocked version (XAA) which is the version that unbranded Samsung devices have. It's fully functional and there's zero carrier bloat. OTAs work and everything else as if it was that model originally.
But I guess the big question is why flash to something else if the bloat was auto removed? What's your current version?
Edit after reading again: the U1 software is the Samsung Unbranded firmware. Interesting that the seller put it on there already. So TLDR; you shouldn't need to do anything. Generally branded models wouldn't just remove their bloat when you change carriers (the S8 being an exception I believe), but it appears the unbranded version does to some extent.
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Yeah, I was surprised when I saw it happening. Happy too! Not only did it remove the AT&T crap, but it also restored some of the hidden Samsung apps, such as the Galaxy sensors and action dash that were hidden by AT&T.
I'm not sure which version you're asking about.
Kernel version is 4.9.112-17018887 (November update)
Baseband version is G965U1UEU7CSK1
Knox is at 3.2.1 API level 27, and TIMA is 4.0.0
Build number is PPR1.180610.011.G965U1EU7CSK1
Then there is a "Service provider SW version"which is about 50 characters in length and ends in 443098 CCT/CCT/XAA
Lastly, there's a Security software version which is 9 lines in length but ends with SMR Nov-2019 Release 1.
I appreciate your reply. As I said, I am a neophyte concerning smart phones, but I am interested in learning more since I retired a few weeks ago and have more free time now.
HyperPete said:
Yeah, I was surprised when I saw it happening. Happy too! Not only did it remove the AT&T crap, but it also restored some of the hidden Samsung apps, such as the Galaxy sensors and action dash that were hidden by AT&T.
I'm not sure which version you're asking about.
Kernel version is 4.9.112-17018887 (November update)
Baseband version is G965U1UEU7CSK1
Knox is at 3.2.1 API level 27, and TIMA is 4.0.0
Build number is PPR1.180610.011.G965U1EU7CSK1
Then there is a "Service provider SW version"which is about 50 characters in length and ends in 443098 CCT/CCT/XAA
Lastly, there's a Security software version which is 9 lines in length but ends with SMR Nov-2019 Release 1.
I appreciate your reply. As I said, I am a neophyte concerning smart phones, but I am interested in learning more since I retired a few weeks ago and have more free time now.
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Baseband told me enough. You're already on the USA Unlocked version that phones bought straight from Samsung has. It has no carrier specific bloat.
My main question is still what your intentions are? You're already on the most neutral party software for the US and shouldn't have any issues. So I'm not sure what you would want to flash now.
SMG965U1 is what you're on. The carrier versions are just SMG965U (no 1 after the model)
ReapersDeath said:
Baseband told me enough. You're already on the USA Unlocked version that phones bought straight from Samsung has. It has no carrier specific bloat.
My main question is still what your intentions are? You're already on the most neutral party software for the US and shouldn't have any issues. So I'm not sure what you would want to flash now.
SMG965U1 is what you're on. The carrier versions are just SMG965U (no 1 after the model)
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I considered playing with ROMs. However, I may just buy a used pixel for that. What I would really like is to be able to root it so I can run Titanium Backup and move apps to the SD card. I have not even tried since changing carriers. Perhaps I don't need root on the unlocked version.
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I considered playing with ROMs. However, I may just buy a used pixel for that. What I would really like is to be able to root it so I can run Titanium Backup and move apps to the SD card. I have not even tried since changing carriers. Perhaps I don't need root on the unlocked version.
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I've debated manyyyy times to root just for titanium backup, but losing some Samsung features for it isn't worth it.
Before reflashing, I used the built in Samsung backup (in Settings), and it did surprisingly well. It's like titanium backup in the sense it backs up app data just as you had it originally, but not for everything. Apparently it's dependent on the app developer to allow data to be backed up. So for a lot of stuff, it was like I never wiped my phone, but some of it I had to set up again. And it was all through the cloud which is nice.
ReapersDeath said:
I've debated manyyyy times to root just for titanium backup, but losing some Samsung features for it isn't worth it.
Before reflashing, I used the built in Samsung backup (in Settings), and it did surprisingly well. It's like titanium backup in the sense it backs up app data just as you had it originally, but not for everything. Apparently it's dependent on the app developer to allow data to be backed up. So for a lot of stuff, it was like I never wiped my phone, but some of it I had to set up again. And it was all through the cloud which is nice.
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I will give that a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
hi i have a verizon tab s6 sm-t867v(lte version) the stock rom does not let you use phone app to do calls and messages app dont work. all the calls or messages should go throug the verizon propritory messages+ app ,where you need to add verizon number. . and the tablet is unlocked to any career. . I DONT WANT TO ROOT THE DEVICE. i did a career switch for my note 8 from att to tmobile without rooting so i thought i can do the same to tab s6. i have few questions
1. is there a way i can swap for another career rom
2. can i flash international rom just throug odin so that i dont deal with verizon bloatware.
can any one point me to the files and the thread.
is there a way i can use calling and texting on without going throug messages+ app. thanks for the help in advance. i am sorry if anythin i ask is silly. peace
shiva49 said:
hi i have a verizon tab s6 sm-t867v(lte version) the stock rom does not let you use phone app to do calls and messages app dont work. all the calls or messages should go throug the verizon propritory messages+ app ,where you need to add verizon number. . and the tablet is unlocked to any career. . I DONT WANT TO ROOT THE DEVICE. i did a career switch for my note 8 from att to tmobile without rooting so i thought i can do the same to tab s6. i have few questions
1. is there a way i can swap for another career rom
2. can i flash international rom just throug odin so that i dont deal with verizon bloatware.
can any one point me to the files and the thread.
is there a way i can use calling and texting on without going throug messages+ app. thanks for the help in advance. i am sorry if anythin i ask is silly. peace
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Yes you can switch the firmware on the sm-t867v from Verizon to TMobile or Sprint. It keeps the bootloader locked down so root is still impossible but since you are not looking to root it just switching the firmware version should work just fine. I personally have metro pcs and their $15 unlimited tablet data plan on mine and I switched my firmware to TMobile so I could pick up the LTE bands it would not connect to with the Verizon firmware. All you need to do is download the modified Odin 3.14 and the firmware of the carrier you wish to switch to. It HAS to have the same base model. For example I went from the SM-T867V firmware and flashed the SM-T867U firmware to the device. So your firmware choice absolutely MUST have the SM-T867 in the beginning of it. Any other firmware will most likely brick your device if Odin even allows it to flash. The thing that makes the difference between Verizon and TMobile is the user userdata file. You must flash it with the rest of the firmware files, So BL, AP, CP, CSC, and Userdata. Don't worry, the stock firmware will come with the userdata file. Also its best that you don't flash the CSC-Home file but flash the regular CSC file as the home one will not delete your data and its probably best to do a full wipe when switching firmwares, so make sure you back up anything you don't wish to lose. When the flashing is finished it will boot and instead of the white screen with big red circle for Verizon you will get a pink TMobile screen and it will be model SM-T867U now. All OTA updates will still work without problem and you will get a functional dial pad which works for all the secret menus and all that fun stuff. BTW, I take absolutely no responsibility if for some reason it messes up or bricks your tab s6 lte. Goodluck and enjoy your non Verizon tablet.
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Yes you can switch the firmware on the sm-t867v from Verizon to TMobile or Sprint. It keeps the bootloader locked down so root is still impossible but since you are not looking to root it just switching the firmware version should work just fine. I personally have metro pcs and their $15 unlimited tablet data plan on mine and I switched my firmware to TMobile so I could pick up the LTE bands it would not connect to with the Verizon firmware. All you need to do is download the modified Odin 3.14 and the firmware of the carrier you wish to switch to. It HAS to have the same base model. For example I went from the SM-T867V firmware and flashed the SM-T867U firmware to the device. So your firmware choice absolutely MUST have the SM-T867 in the beginning of it. Any other firmware will most likely brick your device if Odin even allows it to flash. The thing that makes the difference between Verizon and TMobile is the user userdata file. You must flash it with the rest of the firmware files, So BL, AP, CP, CSC, and Userdata. Don't worry, the stock firmware will come with the userdata file. Also its best that you don't flash the CSC-Home file but flash the regular CSC file as the home one will not delete your data and its probably best to do a full wipe when switching firmwares, so make sure you back up anything you don't wish to lose. When the flashing is finished it will boot and instead of the white screen with big red circle for Verizon you will get a pink TMobile screen and it will be model SM-T867U now. All OTA updates will still work without problem and you will get a functional dial pad which works for all the secret menus and all that fun stuff. BTW, I take absolutely no responsibility if for some reason it messes up or bricks your tab s6 lte. Goodluck and enjoy your non Verizon tablet.
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Followed instruction and successfully changed from V to T-mobile. Thankyou!
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Followed instruction and successfully changed from V to T-mobile. Thankyou!
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I'm glad it worked for you without any major issues. This was the first thread I've given any real instruction on. Hope your tab continues to work perfectly. I broke the screen on mine so the only thing it's really used for is an android PC. Thank God for the Tab S6`s ability to output video so easily and the Samsung DEX software.