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I just got a Note 1 i717, currently locked to Rogers (I live in Canada), spent some hours to read about rooting Note 1 to work with Wind/Mobilicity, I'm new, Can you guys please tell me all I have to do is rooting the Note 1 to make it works with Wind/Mobilicity? do I have to have an Sim-unlocked Note 1 to start rooting?
I find this method is quite easy and safe, probably the best method to root Note 1, another question is can I update or install another rom after rooting and it still works with Wind/Mobilicity?
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minhhieule89 said:
I just got a Note 1 i717, currently locked to Rogers (I live in Canada), spent some hours to read about rooting Note 1 to work with Wind/Mobilicity, I'm new, Can you guys please tell me all I have to do is rooting the Note 1 to make it works with Wind/Mobilicity? do I have to have an Sim-unlocked Note 1 to start rooting?
I find this method is quite easy and safe, probably the best method to root Note 1, another question is can I update or install another rom after rooting and it still works with Wind/Mobilicity?
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In order to use a carrier locked device on a different carrier, you have to remove the SIM lock. There's lots of ways to obtain the lock code. Usually calling the carrier is fast and cheapest. Or you can Google search for how to remove it.
Rooting is totally different then unlocking. Rooting doesn't affect what carrier your device will work on. Roms don't affect this either unless the rom installs a modem. Modems are what allow you to connect to different carriers. I'm unfamiliar with what modems work on wind/mobilicity but I remember reading a post on it here once. You'll have to search for it.
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440bro said:
In order to use a carrier locked device on a different carrier, you have to remove the SIM lock. There's lots of ways to obtain the lock code. Usually calling the carrier is fast and cheapest. Or you can Google search for how to remove it.
Rooting is totally different then unlocking. Rooting doesn't affect what carrier your device will work on. Roms don't affect this either unless the rom installs a modem. Modems are what allow you to connect to different carriers. I'm unfamiliar with what modems work on wind/mobilicity but I remember reading a post on it here once. You'll have to search for it.
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but I read somewhere you can not use the phone even when unlocked, you have to do some modification?does that mean installing the modem? so what rooting does?what rom do you guy recommend for Note 1? I heard many people talk about Pacman Rom
I am using a bell note with mobilicity. You need tp unlock your phone in order to use with mobilicity.
For rooting, i flashed twrp recovery using odin v1.85. Once, you have twrp recovery, you can flash superuser.i used superuser v94. You can get twrp recovery from goomanager too. Once you are rooted. You need to flash modem. There are many modems available. You just have to find right one for you.
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osterizerblender said:
I am using a bell note with mobilicity. You need tp unlock your phone in order to use with mobilicity.
For rooting, i flashed twrp recovery using odin v1.85. Once, you have twrp recovery, you can flash superuser.i used superuser v94. You can get twrp recovery from goomanager too. Once you are rooted. You need to flash modem. There are many modems available. You just have to find right one for you.
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thanks, this is quite helpful
You don't need root access to flash any modem or rom.
You need to unlock from carrier to use other carriers sim card. This can be done by ourchasing a code from ebay.
You will need to flash a modem that will let you access the frequencies\bands wind uses.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
No Honestly lets chit chat about it what is a good modem for mobilicity because I havn't seen one yet that doesn't drop and require reboots 10 min+ wait while it rediscovers all the various band connections. I want to know if anyone has a good experience with AWS 1700 + 2100 on the note since gingerbread/ics (a little). I am thinking of giving it up because I use mobilicity / and wind in the past and it really isn't a functioning phone anymore because of the magivered modem from times long ago. All the new radios don't work because they havn't been modded to get the other bands ...
So good luck, but I think it is more a toy now than a phone.
Also I would like to point out that all the work that was done a year back was great and thanks to everyone involved.
Optimized Mobilicity setup
Helium App backup from current AOSP Rom -> Data/Delvik Cache wipe -> Factory Reset -> Odin 3.07 -> Stock ATT JB 4.1.2 ROM + OpenRecovery TWRP 2.6.3.0 + Blaze 4G LB7 -> Recovery -> Bliss!
hey man
so which rom you are using to make this work with Wind/Mobilicity? I already rooted and have recovery rom, but i dont know which rom to install. I have tried T-mobile rom but it did not work.
Would you like to share more detail how you managed to get it to work
What rom have you used, I m getting no signal at this point and lost IMEI number
When I found the Darth Stalker multi-carrier ROM for the Galaxy S4, I was very happy. It works very well, and has allowed me to take my Verizon Galaxy S4 (i545 version) -- that wouldn't work on a US GSM carrier -- and put it on a $60 AT&T "GoPhone" BYOD plan. This saved me about $80 a month since I have 2 phones on the account.
Unfortunately, soon after flashing this ROM, I found out that my WiFi could not be turned on. After some research, I found that there were some modules not included in the ROM that are needed on the i545 variant for WiFi to work properly. I was able to install these easily.
Unfortunately, this ROM will **NOT** work alongside the stock ROM through SafeStrap; it will flash in a ROM slot just fine, but it won't boot at all. This is thanks to the antics of Verizon developers in Verizon's constant attempt to lock their phones to their service. But all is not lost! This just means that you must flash this ROM over the stock ROM.
I have put together the following guide, based on my own experience, that will allow you to properly backup your stock rooted phone completely, properly flash the Darth Stalker ROM over the stock ROM, and make your WiFi work properly. I am using this device & this ROM as my "daily driver", and it works flawlessly.
If, for some reason, things go wrong and you manage to soft-brick your phone, you can re-flash the original MI1 ROM by following the procedures in this thread --> [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 ], which also lists download links for the Odin image file and all tools mentioned. Once your phone is recovered, simply re-root it and install SafeStrap in order to completely restore it to pre-flash condition (right down to the wallpaper) using the nandroid backup i will show you how to create.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPERLY FLASH DARTH STALKER v9 ON THE i545 VERIZON/ GALAXY S4:
1. This guide assumes that you have brought your Galaxy S4 up to the I545VRUDMI1 baseband version. If you have upgraded past that, there is no way to do this at the present time.
2. Follow the procedute outlined in the this Forum thread --> [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487142 ] to "ROOT" your Galaxy S4.
3. Once you have successfully rooted your Galaxy S4, you can now begin to convert your phone over to one of these GSM carriers, and use a much less expensive GoPhone or StraightTalk SIM card.
4. Go here --> [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=991 ] to download SafeStrap custom recovery, version 3.62. Once you have downloaded it, copy it to your phone's SD card.
5. Go here --> [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292054 ] to download the Darth Stalker ROM that supports multi-carrier operation very well. Once you have downloaded it, copy it to your phone's SD card.
6. Go here --> [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=1342 ] to download the modules that must be added to make WiFi work on the I545 version of the Galaxy S4; the developer did not add them into version 9 of Darth Stalker, but it is easy to do. Once you have downloaded it, copy it to your phone's SD card.
7. On your phone, tap your way to "Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources", and make sure that it is checked/ enabled.
8. Now that you have all of these ZIP files on your phone's SD card, you have allowed it to install from the SD card, and your phone has been successfully rooted, bring up your phone's file manager.
9. Navigate to your external SD card, and tap on the green shield icon to install SafeStrap. Once it finishes installing, tap "Open", then tap "Install Recovery". Once it is finished, tap the new button for "Reboot Into Recovery" and let your phone reboot into SafeStrap Recovery.
10. Once you are in SafeStrap, tap on "Backup"; make sure that "Data", "Cache" and "System" are all checked, and that the storage location is set for your external SD card (DO NOT PUT THIS BACKUP ON YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE!!!). Then swipe to start the backup. This is referred to as a "nandroid backup" and you can recover your entire phone as it exists at that point from it. Let it work -- it should take around 10-15 minutes.
11. Once you have your backup done, tap "Back" to return to the main menu. You will see, in red at the top of the window, that you are working with the Stock Rom slot -- DO NOT CHANGE IT -- that is what we intend to do.
12. From the main menu, tap "Install", then select your external SD card in the Storage field; then scroll down to "DARTHSTALKER_S4_V9.zip" and tap on it. Swipe the button to begin flashing this ROM.
13. In a few seconds, the Aroma Installer will start up which will allow you to specify what features you want in your ROM. Make sure you follow these "bullet points" from the developer, jovy23 [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4454815 ] -- it matters!
* Choose The "Full Wipe" Method.
* Choose Any Of The Apps You Want.
* Now Install The Rom Until Its Finished.
* The Aroma Installer Will Then Reboot Your Device.
* Once Rebooted And In The Setup Wizard, DO NOT Touch For 5 Minutes!
* After 5 Minutes, Reboot The Phone... ALMOST DONE!
14. Once you have finished installation, and your phone is working (all except WiFi), you will need to re-install SafeStrap from your SD card. This is a quirk of the stock MI1 bootloader, but can be worked around. Simply re-install SafeStrap when it disappears. Once you have SafeStrap Recovery installed again, reboot your phone into recovery directly from SafeStrap -- DO NOT USE THE PHONE REBOOT MENU TO REBOOT INTO RECOVERY.
15. You will repeat the process you used in originally flashing the ROM, but instead, this time you will flash the file jfltevzw-MI1-modules.zip that is on your external SD card.
16. When flashing is done, tap on the "Wipe Cache/Dalvik" button to clean up and make the kernel recognize the new modules when it loads.
17. Reboot your phone.
18. Once your phone comes up, you will now have WiFi. Enjoy!
Warning: I cannot be held responsible for anything you do to your phone. Anything you do to your phone is your responsibility. I am simply giving your the benefit of my experience in this guide, and I cannot help it if you don't follow it exactly.
Mms and everything works fine?
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killajoe said:
Mms and everything works fine?
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Yep -- everything works great...
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Yep -- everything works great...
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My stock TW VZW Galaxy S4 works wonderfully on T-mobile and AT&T out of the box with a few APN settings added.
joderme said:
My stock TW VZW Galaxy S4 works wonderfully on T-mobile and AT&T out of the box with a few APN settings added.
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That's curious -- mine would show the APN's with an activated SIM, but no signal whatsoever. This is what I had to do to use anything other than Verizon's CDMA here in the US. I was told that Verizon locks out the US GSM frequencies in their kernel so that you can use GSM outside of the country only.
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That's curious -- mine would show the APN's with an activated SIM, but no signal whatsoever. This is what I had to do to use anything other than Verizon's CDMA here in the US. I was told that Verizon locks out the US GSM frequencies in their kernel so that you can use GSM outside of the country only.
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I wonder if something changed in the later updates. As of MDK/ME7 it was working. I was able to get AT&T HSDPA after putting in the APN data. Voice worked without any of that.
As a part of their 700 Mhz spectrum agreement they had to be sim unlocked. My wife is using a VZW iPhone with an AT&T sim without problem. Did you see any sort of signal when you had the sim in (no data indicators, just signal bars)?
Anyone try stock MDK ROM and MJ7 Modem on ATT or Prepaid ATT with LTE active? Is this possible? In service mode I see both Band 17 and Band 20 as new selectables when updated to the MJ7 Modem
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the sch-i545 is unlocked out of the box. no mod required. the only issue i have with AT&T is caller ID formatting has a + in front. Otherwise once with APN added, it works fine and able to get HSPA+
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I wonder if something changed in the later updates. As of MDK/ME7 it was working. I was able to get AT&T HSDPA after putting in the APN data. Voice worked without any of that.
As a part of their 700 Mhz spectrum agreement they had to be sim unlocked. My wife is using a VZW iPhone with an AT&T sim without problem. Did you see any sort of signal when you had the sim in (no data indicators, just signal bars)?
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No -- no bars at all -- just an empty triangle. I would get the occasional flashing small triangle just above the signal indicator (searching for data, I believe), but the bars would never show. About half the time, I would get a red "NO" circle over the indicator, too.
As soon as I flashed Darth Stalker, though, it glommed onto signal & data lickety-split. I'm happy with it now -- in fact, I did a second one and sent it to my girlfriend in New York.
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Anyone try stock MDK ROM and MJ7 Modem on ATT or Prepaid ATT with LTE active? Is this possible? In service mode I see both Band 17 and Band 20 as new selectables when updated to the MJ7 Modem
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Before I left Verizon, while it was still on MI1, I flashed the MJ7 radios -- it virtually killed my transfer speeds. Went from almost 20 mbps to less than 10.
I've been through allot of this trial and error as I've always used GSM services in the past and before my S4 used a Verizon Note 2 with Straight Talk "AT&T". I got lucky and got an MDK and I've helped a friend with an ME7 on same service.. so I've worked with them both. What I found right away was that the Verizon CyanogenMod builds do not work properly with GSM phone service properly.. then I got a tip and made a custom VZW loki'd ATT recovery and started flashing the i337 CM ROMs and everything worked perfect from that point on.. I still have to do some work swapping files around when I want to run custom kernels.. not sure why most of the devs decide to pre-patch the kernel images instead of loki patching them during the recovery flash process as this would make a universal VZW/ATT kernel.. but it works non-the-less. As for the ME7 i545, the stock rom worked as long as you selected global mode but you'd still get the non-verizon sim error. Used SS with the GE 4.2.2 ROM and it works perfect with his GSM service.
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Before I left Verizon, while it was still on MI1, I flashed the MJ7 radios -- it virtually killed my transfer speeds. Went from almost 20 mbps to less than 10.
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Is this on LTE or did it drop back down to HSPA+?
equake said:
Is this on LTE or did it drop back down to HSPA+?
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The radio flashing happened while it was still a CDMA/ Verizon phone, before I flashed Darth Stalker. It really cut my LTE speed. Flashed the original MI1 radios, and I got the speed back.
Now, with Darth Stalker, I am on HSPAP:15 or HSPA:11 but the indicator says 4g -- I get comparable throughput as I did on Verizon.
Anyone getting LTE on ATT or prepaid ATT like goPhone, StraightTalk, AIO with the MJ7 radio?
Guys I actually have un-used AT&T go phone sim card I need it for someone to simply remove activation on iPhone. I put it in my S4 VZW and it showed AT&T as service provide so you don't need to mess with custom roms.
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Guys I actually have un-used AT&T go phone sim card I need it for someone to simply remove activation on iPhone. I put it in my S4 VZW and it showed AT&T as service provide so you don't need to mess with custom roms.
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Are you getting LTE with the goPhone SIM?
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Are you getting LTE with the goPhone SIM?
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Don't know never activated it it was only used for few seconds with iPhone.
If it's a micro sim chances are it's not lte enabled.
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CDMA SIM card
I have a CDMA SIM for 1x and EVDO here in India, we have been using GSM after the unlocking without any extra APN settings. Since the author has mentioned other networks, will this procedure help in using other CDMA SIMs in Verizon S4?
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I have a CDMA SIM for 1x and EVDO here in India, we have been using GSM after the unlocking without any extra APN settings. Since the author has mentioned other networks, will this procedure help in using other CDMA SIMs in Verizon S4?
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No, I think you misunderstood the nature of my original post. It was meant to illustrate how to get away from the high phone bills with Verizon here in the US -- since Verizon locks out all GSM US carriers in the RIL, you MUST replace the Verizon stock ROM in order to be able to use the Verizon phone on any US carrier which uses GSM technology.
You can still use foreign GSM carriers with the stock Verizon firmware, but there is no known method to "open up" the Verizon stock ROM for the use of the phone on US carriers on GSM -- many have tried, and everyone has failed. The only viable option is to completely replace the stock ROM and kernel -- which was the purpose of my "tutorial" here.
If you are in India, and you have a Verizon CDMA S4, you simply need to pop a SIM from a foreign GSM carrier into it in order to use GSM there -- you will NOT be able to use GSM here in the US, though, because of Verizon's lock-out logic contained in the RIL (Radio Interface Layer). I am not sure about the use of the Verizon US CDMA phone on foreign CDMA carriers, though.
Good evening all.
I flashed my S4 to Hyperrive 20 this week. ever since I have had no 4G access. 3G and 1X are no problem. I tried to modify APN but can't seem to add new APN's or modify existing. Even after enabling Dev Mode. So two questions.
First. Is there a fix for this? and if not, will flashing back to stock fix it?
Thanks in advance.
See the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
Use Safestrap to flash the appropriate modem.
If that does not work flash the following file if you came from NC5:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
or this file if you came from NK1:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95832962473396366
When all else fails flash gogolies-wififix-VZW-retail-NC5-w-modules-SS.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963692
rbird2 said:
See the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
Use Safestrap to flash the appropriate modem.
If that does not work flash the following file if you came from NC5:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
or this file if you came from NK1:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95832962473396366
When all else fails flash gogolies-wififix-VZW-retail-NC5-w-modules-SS.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963692
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I guess talk to me like I'm 5 I am not a complete noob but I stopped rooting more than a year ago on my S3. No time for it anymore. This S4 was running CM 11 and was having the same problem. That's when I inherited from a friend that upgraded to the S5. I flashed Hyperdrive to try and fix wth no luck. I actually wouldn't mind going back to CM if I could 4g fixed. Right now the modem I545VRUAMDK. How do i find out what I came from? Or do i just start running through the list until it works?
Edit. I am on ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.3.2
OK, perhaps you should try to restore it back to Factory new. If I run into a problem I can not fix, restoring a factory image will fix it.
You will need to download and unzip Odin 3.09:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23321874045862094
Then take a look at the following XDA links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776189
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Below is a link to an excellant video that explains how to use ODIN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU
Watch the video and follow the instructions.
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OK, perhaps you should try to restore it back to Factory new. If I run into a problem I can not fix, restoring a factory image will fix it.
You will need to download and unzip Odin 3.09:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23321874045862094
Then take a look at the following XDA links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776189
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Below is a link to an excellant video that explains how to use ODIN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU
Watch the video and follow the instructions.
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Thanks for your time.
I used Odin to get back to factory MDK. Still no 4g. OTA updates also will not install. They will download but install.
Well at this point I would remove the sim card and reinstall. If still no 4g, stop by a Verizon store and try a replacement sim card. You may have a bad one.
I have heard that if you try to dial *228 (Blocked with OEM Samsung Touchwiz ROM) you can destroy the sim card. If this was done, your sim card is defiantly bad.
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Well at this point I would remove the sim card and reinstall. If still no 4g, stop by a Verizon store and try a replacement sim card. You may have a bad one.
I have heard that if you try to dial *228 (Blocked with OEM Samsung Touchwiz ROM) you can destroy the sim card. If this was done, your sim card is defiantly bad.
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I ruled out the sim card. I put it in my wife's S4 and it got 4G. I took her card and put it in my S4 and no 4G. Definitely something in the OS I am thinking. I dd notice the APN settings don't match though. But I am unable to modify them on my stock S4.
Any other ideas? Now that I am back to stock is it worth contacting VZW? I am not sure they will be any real help.
I did a search of XDA and found the following:
From:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578569&page=2
Look at #18
Flash new Modems
The firmware that runs the phone's radios, which allows you to connect to the networks (CDMA, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth) can be updated independently of the bootloader. Flashing the MJ7 modem can get you new LTE bands, for example. Read here for information on available modems.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
Looks like LTE bands are not supported until MJ7. My guess is that you will need to update the Modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
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I did a search of XDA and found the following:
From:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578569&page=2
Look at #18
Flash new Modems
The firmware that runs the phone's radios, which allows you to connect to the networks (CDMA, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth) can be updated independently of the bootloader. Flashing the MJ7 modem can get you new LTE bands, for example. Read here for information on available modems.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
Looks like LTE bands are not supported until MJ7. My guess is that you will need to update the Modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
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I am back on CM11. Flashed several different modems from the link you provided. No luck.
Hello, I have a TMO Note 8 which I have unlocked from Tmobile. I flashed the firmware and carrier to VZW, bought a Straight talk Verizon sim card and service plan but i cannot get any data to activate. I receive the sim saying its active but no data is going through. I cannot change the APN also as it is greyed out. I used shortcut master but will not let me go into apn option to change. Thinking that this is the VZW firmware, i flashed the unlocked XAA but the same problem still persists.
Does anyone have experience in getting Verizon Sim straight talk working on a VZW flashed TMO note 8? I called in and straight talk said they could not add my IMEI for some reason and it has to do with verizon. Im out of ideas. I ported to number to an ATT sim and it works fine with LTE... any help would be greatly appreciated.
When you flash different carrier firmware i believe you still need to change the CSC, the official way with the system app. This factory resets and wipes the phone.
Did you do that yet?
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When you flash different carrier firmware i believe you still need to change the CSC, the official way with the system app. This factory resets and wipes the phone.
Did you do that yet?
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I followed the changing firmware and did change the CSC. It was VZW/VZW/TMB after the first flash. then did XAA for unlock
i cant even get a verizon straight talk sim card to activate lol
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.
Tofor said:
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!
geoffwdixon said:
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.