Hello, fellow Redmi 3 owners!
Has any of you managed to successfully unlock LTE band 20 on this glorious device? I did see a few threads on that explaining the progress of achieving this, but as I understand it involves modifying hex values and those threads are usually explaining how to unlock bands on specific phones.
Thanks for your help!
usblaidas said:
Hello, fellow Redmi 3 owners!
Has any of you managed to successfully unlock LTE band 20 on this glorious device? I did see a few threads on dad explaining the progress of achieving this, but as I understand it involves modifying hex values and those threads are usually explaining how to unlock bands on specific phones.
Thanks for your help!
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Hey man I also interested about unlocking the LTE bands, now Im trying very hard with my One Plus Two, chinese version A2001 without suscesfull, let me know if i will work on redmi 3, I will buy this phone to try it
Is it indeed possible to unlock those 4G LTE bands which are not listed in specifications of 4G LTE mobiles like Mi 4i or Redmi 2 Prime ?
On some phones, yes.
davidnotcoulthard said:
On some phones, yes.
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How ?
What is the method ?
davidnotcoulthard said:
On some phones, yes.
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Any clue if it is possible to unlock on this specific device?
Ive tried the regular stuff (changing nvram value, enabling band20 etc) but that doesnt work unfortunately. There is something else missing and ive personally been pursuing different ways to accomplish this but no cigarr yet..
The hardware supports band20 though so its something software related (either kernel or inside non-hlos.bin)
JFYI, I normally have band20 coverage at home and I have another phone (z3c) that supports band 20 so ive verified it aswell..
tndb said:
Ive tried the regular stuff (changing nvram value, enabling band20 etc) but that doesnt work unfortunately. There is something else missing and ive personally been pursuing different ways to accomplish this but no cigarr yet..
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Thanks for trying @tndb !
Did you use the QPST/QXDM method from here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note/general/unlock-lte-bands-step-step-xiaomi-mi-t3084774
GoodSoul said:
Thanks for trying @tndb !
Did you use the QPST/QXDM method from here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note/general/unlock-lte-bands-step-step-xiaomi-mi-t3084774
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Yeah precisely ☺
Apparently there's another kind of software block either by Xiaomi or Qualcomm. Mi5 users face the same problem. Maybe with a custom kernel/ROM the possibility will be better as on one Samsung (S5 maybe), there was some protection found in the kernel.
tndb said:
Ive tried the regular stuff (changing nvram value, enabling band20 etc) but that doesnt work unfortunately. There is something else missing and ive personally been pursuing different ways to accomplish this but no cigarr yet..
The hardware supports band20 though so its something software related (either kernel or inside non-hlos.bin)
JFYI, I normally have band20 coverage at home and I have another phone (z3c) that supports band 20 so ive verified it aswell..
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If you'll manage to achieve anything, please let us know!
I also did try multiple guides. Even tried the guide for cyanogen yureka phone (forgot how its is exactly called) which has a similar SoC (snapdragon 615) - still no luck.
did you try it on redmi 3?
tndb said:
Ive tried the regular stuff (changing nvram value, enabling band20 etc) but that doesnt work unfortunately. There is something else missing and ive personally been pursuing different ways to accomplish this but no cigarr yet..
The hardware supports band20 though so its something software related (either kernel or inside non-hlos.bin)
JFYI, I normally have band20 coverage at home and I have another phone (z3c) that supports band 20 so ive verified it aswell..
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minorukurata said:
did you try it on redmi 3?
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yes
ok... did you try the xqcn method copy same value of some Snapdragon 615 xqcn
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minorukurata said:
ok... did you try the xqcn method copy same value of some Snapdragon 615 xqcn
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Doesnt work, changing the value in nvram with qpst is only 1 roadblock. Some say antenna is the roadblock but I call bull**** on that one, I personally believe that the "lock" or solution to unlock is within NON-HLOS.bin but its no easy task
do u means h/w issues, some RF amplifier ???
tndb said:
Doesnt work, changing the value in nvram with qpst is only 1 roadblock. Some say antenna is the roadblock but I call bull**** on that one, I personally believe that the "lock" or solution to unlock is within NON-HLOS.bin but its no easy task
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do u means h/w issues, some RF amplifier ???
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No, not on this phone particulary. Both RF, AMP and CPU supports band 20 so hardware should not be an issue at all. Its a software issue where its possible that data/information to utilize band 20 simply is not there, again in the NON-HLOS.bin file
tndb said:
No, not on this phone particulary. Both RF, AMP and CPU supports band 20 so hardware should not be an issue at all. Its a software issue where its possible that data/information to utilize band 20 simply is not there, again in the NON-HLOS.bin file
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Is it possible to decompile the NON-HLOS.bin?
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Is it possible to decompile the NON-HLOS.bin?
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To some degree yes, the file is just a fat16/32 filsystem which in turn has a bunch of other small files in it. Ive seen 2 people that have done it before but the more, the merrier ofc
http:/ /e n. miu i.com/thread-277708-1-1.html
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Does anyone know where is the location of IMEI number. Is it on NAND or in some special chip? Thanks!
its on the sticker under the battery
Nice one
Anyone
Anyone know something about it?
im pretty sure its not hard coded anywhere. its software related. other wise phones couldnt be cloned and used without major hardware work. i guessing its in the radio somewhere.
If u purchase cdma workshop and get the latest version it pulls it for u 2.7 doesn't witch I assume ur useing if ur in the phoenix are let me know I got the latest version
dakiza said:
Does anyone know where is the location of IMEI number. Is it on NAND or in some special chip? Thanks!
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Just found it on mine, but not sure where you would go to find it though, depending on what ROM your running. I'm running CleanROM DE 2.0 and I went in to the app ROM tweaks then down to Misc options and hit the phone info button. That is where I found mine. This process led me to the Hidden HTC phone diagnostics screen.
Edit: Try this......................
Dial *#*#INFO#*#* then push on phone information.
Walla, you should be able to find what your looking for
Not sure on what epst.apk you would need to do this. I'm currently using an older evo 4g epst.
Jd
Just goto Menu/settings/about phone/Phone Identity
Shows up as MEID
I know how to read the IMEI! I need something else
People, i know how to see my IMEI, i am asking about the location where the stored. (One thime wriтe chip or something similarly)
dakiza said:
People, i know how to see my IMEI, i am asking about the location where the stored. (One thime wriтe chip or something similarly)
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Since it survives through wipes and flashes it is probably low level stuff, low level as in radio and what not. Dangerous area.
私のEVO 3Dから送信される。
I found on Samsung phones, the IMEI is located in file /efs/nv_data.bin But where is it on HTC phones???
I found it. IMEI is located in four diferent files, three of them are located at three diferent locations. I will post a tutorial how to fix IMEI, but i need your opinion about it, because it can be used for ilegal stuff!
dakiza said:
I found it. IMEI is located in four diferent files, three of them are located at three diferent locations. I will post a tutorial how to fix IMEI, but i need your opinion about it, because it can be used for ilegal stuff!
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yes but all these files can be erased. it is being placed in these files after being read from the radio more than likely.
I was wondering is anyone has tried to flash the kdz for the AS985 on the VS985 since they are virually the same phone just the AS985 doesn't have the verizon bloat and has the fm radio enabled
The AS model is for ACG (associated carrier group) which is a US CDMA cellular group with cellcom listed as the primary cellphone company which uses verizon towers so the radios are the same. it is the same phone just without the verizon bloat.
Can anyone send me the KDZ for this phone?
Bump
Bump bump..
Come on guys I'm onto something.. We will have firmware without verizon meddling with it and an fm radio
Flash it and see if you brick.
bigshotrob22 said:
Flash it and see if you brick.
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I dont have the firmware to flash
Find it and flash it.... You might have to flash our boot.IMG for it to boot though not a pro!!!!
Sent from my LG-VS985 using XDA Free mobile app
blap017 said:
Find it and flash it.... You might have to flash our boot.IMG for it to boot though not a pro!!!!
Sent from my LG-VS985 using XDA Free mobile app
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I'm trying to find it and when I do I will flash it and if all goes well it can be a break through for getting the legit non verizon modified version of android for our phones
assuming the vs985 has the radio chip and it's just not enabled, all that would really be necessary is to figure out the change that needs to be made to turn on the radio.
The Bionic (xt875) for instance had a chip that was totally capable of receiving gsm bands, all it took was figuring out some firmware radio edits to enable it, and some APN changes. After that you could pop in a tmobile sim card and be up and running on tmobile instead of verizon. This may be a similar situation. Flashing the entire rom sounds dangerous, but you may be able to pull and flash just the bits you need to get the radio to work.
Step one would be determining that there is even an fm radio in the to enable. Haven't foudn much for teardowns of this device, but if you find one take a close look at all the chips and look them up.
theistus said:
assuming the vs985 has the radio chip and it's just not enabled, all that would really be necessary is to figure out the change that needs to be made to turn on the radio.
The Bionic (xt875) for instance had a chip that was totally capable of receiving gsm bands, all it took was figuring out some firmware radio edits to enable it, and some APN changes. After that you could pop in a tmobile sim card and be up and running on tmobile instead of verizon. This may be a similar situation. Flashing the entire rom sounds dangerous, but you may be able to pull and flash just the bits you need to get the radio to work.
Step one would be determining that there is even an fm radio in the to enable. Haven't foudn much for teardowns of this device, but if you find one take a close look at all the chips and look them up.
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This has nothing to do with gsm.. Our VS985 is already gsm enabled. I know this because I had a Net10 AT&T SIM in my phone and it worked just fine but then I switched to Net10 Verizon because AT&T has terrible service. Anyways all smarphones have an fm radio chip in them it's just the carriers except sprint disable them. That way you have to use your data to listen to music which runs your data down fast causeing overages and more money going to the carriers.
I'm trying to make it so we have more freedom when it comes to OUR devices
There is an fm radio chip on the Verizon phone. Debate if actually powered or antenna is connected. No one's managed to turn it on yet, and it's been looked at by a couple of developers. Firmware might be needed - the right firmware and configuration files could be present, but I don't know for sure how similar the two phones are. If the partitions are different, for example, the kdz will almost certainly fry your phone. I do believe the devs can extract from a kdz and take a look though. Or an image dump.
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This has nothing to do with gsm..
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I know that.
It was an example of an instance (hence the words "for instance")where a disabled function was re-enabled.
This was done by using the leaked motorola radiocomm tools to edit a single 16 digit item in the NV of the radio firmware, which was later refined down to a simple flashable zip file
I'm trying to help you, don't be daft.
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There is an fm radio chip on the Verizon phone. Debate if actually powered or antenna is connected. No one's managed to turn it on yet, and it's been looked at by a couple of developers. Firmware might be needed - the right firmware and configuration files could be present, but I don't know for sure how similar the two phones are. If the partitions are different, for example, the kdz will almost certainly fry your phone. I do believe the devs can extract from a kdz and take a look though. Or an image dump.
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yeah, apparently this territory has been covered already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/fm-radio-vs985-t2977483
I'm never rooting for someone to brick their phone......but maybe sometimes it's the best thing that could happen. So by all means if you can even get lg flash tool to flash an incorrect kdz on your phone, please do. But make sure you report back so we know how it went.
theistus said:
I know that.
It was an example of an instance (hence the words "for instance")where a disabled function was re-enabled.
This was done by using the leaked motorola radiocomm tools to edit a single 16 digit item in the NV of the radio firmware, which was later refined down to a simple flashable zip file
I'm trying to help you, don't be daft.
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yeah, apparently this territory has been covered already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/fm-radio-vs985-t2977483
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Ok I get what your saying but without the AS985 firmware we don't have the code to work with plus I am not only trying to get the radio working but also a boot loader that has fastboot included with it. Since verizon didn't modify this variant it should still have the fastboot in the boot loader. In other words this is a unVERIZONfied version of our phone
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There is an fm radio chip on the Verizon phone. Debate if actually powered or antenna is connected. No one's managed to turn it on yet, and it's been looked at by a couple of developers. Firmware might be needed - the right firmware and configuration files could be present, but I don't know for sure how similar the two phones are. If the partitions are different, for example, the kdz will almost certainly fry your phone. I do believe the devs can extract from a kdz and take a look though. Or an image dump.
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Check this out and tell me how similar they are.. http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g3-vs985-for-verzion-wirelesss-pass-through-the-fcc.html
macdaddie87 said:
Check this out and tell me how similar they are.. http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g3-vs985-for-verzion-wirelesss-pass-through-the-fcc.html
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That didn't say anything about partition set up, specific radio chips, etc. They may be very similar. If we could get a fastboot that would be great though, plus maybe some if the extra ROM features Verizon removed, Plus maybe the fm radio...
danaff37 said:
That didn't say anything about partition set up, specific radio chips, etc. They may be very similar. If we could get a fastboot that would be great though, plus maybe some if the extra ROM features Verizon removed, Plus maybe the fm radio...
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There's only one way to find out and that is to get the kdz.. Some Chinese website has one for what ever reason but I don't know Chinese to sign up and see the download link
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There's only one way to find out and that is to get the kdz.. Some Chinese website has one for what ever reason but I don't know Chinese to sign up and see the download link
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whats the site link?
bweN diorD said:
whats the site link?
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here it is..http://bbs.gaodi.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=667930&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2
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here it is..http://bbs.gaodi.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=667930&extra=page=1&mobile=2
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Says the link to the file is down.
I'll look around more when I get home later.
Hi all, thanks for helping me.
After big adventures installing Rom, I figured out the following:
I bought an S5 with Rom G900FXXU1BOC7, in the label under battery there is also 900F, but on bootloader it was and still 900v always (even after rom update). Bootloader is locked and as I tired, (after failed flash twrp I gave up trying install anything else about 900F), the stock verizon rom 900v was allowed by Odin to be flashed.
What is really .y phone? May someone apply a different label on phone to overcome any illegal sell abroad? How it has a 900F Rom if from bootloader it looks a 900v? I've a CID11, there are 900F with CID11?
Thanks for answering
Barabba11 said:
Hi all, thanks for helping me.
After big adventures installing Rom, I figured out the following:
I bought an S5 with Rom G900FXXU1BOC7, in the label under battery there is also 900F, but on bootloader it was and still 900v always (even after rom update). Bootloader is locked and as I tired, (after failed flash twrp I gave up trying install anything else about 900F), the stock verizon rom 900v was allowed by Odin to be flashed.
What is really .y phone? May someone apply a different label on phone to overcome any illegal sell abroad? How it has a 900F Rom if from bootloader it looks a 900v? I've a CID11, there are 900F with CID11?
Thanks for answering
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You have a 900F. I bought what looked to be a 900F myself as a second phone, but the first thing I did was to boot into download mode and found it to be a Chinese variant.
Looking like a 900F in the ROM is as simple as a build.prop change, but whomever flashed it may have taken a full 900F system image and combined it with the additional partitions for a 900V.
This is, unfortunately, not uncommon when searching for a 900F.
Since you have a CID 11 device in your hands, it is not unlockable and you are stuck with TW ROMs. If this isn't acceptable, I would work to get a refund/return.
The 900V will work worldwide with at least HSPA+, but it doesn't have all the LTE bands for all carriers.
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
thanks for info. You noticed me a big problem, the absence of LTE. I've never seen the phone in that mode, but I also never switched on the mobile data. 1) Is the phone going in LTE even without internet? 2) Can I check it without mobile data ON?
About the rest I didn't get everything you wrote, looks possible to mix software components to make the phone appear as different model.
My questions are:
3) Does the eventual lock of LTE frequancies connected with hardware limitations? For example the Toshiba chipset?
4) It looks strange they created another hardware platform to limit the frequencies usage. It looks more a software restriction, that may be removed uploading another ROM.
5) Does only the bootloader (download mode) display exactly (and without any dubt chances) the model of phone?
6) If it possible to apply a label with another model? My label looks original..
7) There are existing 900F with CID11?
I'm not going to ask for a refund.. simply I'm out of period for it. Anyway it works good, waiting for unlock.
Thank you a lot for answers, I hope u can answer them
Barabba11 said:
thanks for info. You noticed me a big problem, the absence of LTE. I've never seen the phone in that mode, but I also never switched on the mobile data. 1) Is the phone going in LTE even without internet? 2) Can I check it without mobile data ON?
About the rest I didn't get everything you wrote, looks possible to mix software components to make the phone appear as different model.
My questions are:
3) Does the eventual lock of LTE frequancies connected with hardware limitations? For example the Toshiba chipset?
4) It looks strange they created another hardware platform to limit the frequencies usage. It looks more a software restriction, that may be removed uploading another ROM.
5) Does only the bootloader (download mode) display exactly (and without any dubt chances) the model of phone?
6) If it possible to apply a label with another model? My label looks original..
7) There are existing 900F with CID11?
I'm not going to ask for a refund.. simply I'm out of period for it. Anyway it works good, waiting for unlock.
Thank you a lot for answers, I hope u can answer them
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The bootloader displays the model of the phone that IT was designed for, not the actual phone.
Does Odin allow a 900F ROM flash?
ALSO: You are in the WRONG place for this thread.
Barabba11 said:
thanks for info. You noticed me a big problem, the absence of LTE. I've never seen the phone in that mode, but I also never switched on the mobile data. 1) Is the phone going in LTE even without internet? 2) Can I check it without mobile data ON?
About the rest I didn't get everything you wrote, looks possible to mix software components to make the phone appear as different model.
My questions are:
3) Does the eventual lock of LTE frequancies connected with hardware limitations? For example the Toshiba chipset?
4) It looks strange they created another hardware platform to limit the frequencies usage. It looks more a software restriction, that may be removed uploading another ROM.
5) Does only the bootloader (download mode) display exactly (and without any dubt chances) the model of phone?
6) If it possible to apply a label with another model? My label looks original..
7) There are existing 900F with CID11?
I'm not going to ask for a refund.. simply I'm out of period for it. Anyway it works good, waiting for unlock.
Thank you a lot for answers, I hope u can answer them
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3 - Not a hardware limitation, unless they've tuned the antenna in some way.
4 - This is limited by the variables stored in the Qualcomm radio. There are threads out there that claim to allow you to unlock additional LTE and GSM bands. This may be additionally limited in the non-hlos/modem. You'll have to research this yourself.
5 - The bootloader does not lie. Everything else can.
6 - It's possible to apply a different label. They always look legit in these situations. Someone may have even built a "new" phone using the rear plastic of a 900F and the circuitboard of a 900V...
7 - I'm sure there are.
Echoing an earlier comment, this is probably in the wrong forum.
haggertk said:
3 - Not a hardware limitation, unless they've tuned the antenna in some way.
4 - This is limited by the variables stored in the Qualcomm radio. There are threads out there that claim to allow you to unlock additional LTE and GSM bands. This may be additionally limited in the non-hlos/modem. You'll have to research this yourself.
5 - The bootloader does not lie. Everything else can.
6 - It's possible to apply a different label. They always look legit in these situations. Someone may have even built a "new" phone using the rear plastic of a 900F and the circuitboard of a 900V...
7 - I'm sure there are.
Echoing an earlier comment, this is probably in the wrong forum.
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Thank you really a lot!! Very useful infos!! Please don't forget question 1 and 2 )
It looks then that as soon guys will unlock phones like mine I'll be able to upload an F custom rom, and I'll be sure I can use lte. It looks quite impossible they changed hardware for limit that.. expensive and no sense solution
You might want to read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690703
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Did he charge anything for it... I've just started working on a fix for h932 with 9008 and it seems silly to reinvent the wheel...
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Did he charge anything for it... I've just started working on a fix for h932 with 9008 and it seems silly to reinvent the wheel...
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Pretty sure he charges for the service. If you can make one for free, that would always be better.
Would H932 be any different method than the others?
ChazzMatt said:
Pretty sure he charges for the service. If you can make one for free, that would always be better.
Would H932 be any different method than the others?
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Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but with a working 9008 flash, you could flash a h932 to any other 930 varient (OnePlus 6t uses it to convert the locked T-mo version to unlocked international) It's very low level, I'm not sure how deep the signature checking on qcom chips is, but if I manage to get it working, I'll share here.
ChazzMatt said:
Pretty sure he charges for the service. If you can make one for free, that would always be better.
Would H932 be any different method than the others?
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All the services with a box on eBay say they can't do it for an H932.
I know it's different from other models, but I don't understand in what way. They mind as well explain it in Greek. Same difference.
Sent from my LG-H932 using XDA Labs
Also who wants to open their own device and kill the water resistance. Send it to LG and you don't pay anything. LG pays to ship it to them and ship it back to you.
SweetwaterBurns said:
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but with a working 9008 flash, you could flash a h932 to any other 930 varient (OnePlus 6t uses it to convert the locked T-mo version to unlocked international) It's very low level, I'm not sure how deep the signature checking on qcom chips is, but if I manage to get it working, I'll share here.
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Yea I paid for the guys service. He downloaded Octopus and other software onto my pc to get it fixed.
The LG G2 has a 9008 fix. There should be a way for us to make a similar tools for the v30.
See if you can take a look at this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g2-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933830
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I just recently had my v30+ suffer the same brick mentioned in this post. I got in contact with the user @motogvasyag who was able to confirm that he was able to fix my device and even offered a refund if he was unable to fix it. He first had me installed a few programs and download a KDZ firmware for my LG v30+. Once everything was prepared he connected to my computer with TeamView and got the phone up and running within 20~ minutes. All I had to do was hold the power key and vol up to push the phone into download mode. Otherwise he handled everything else. He did charge me but it was worth it rather than having an expensive brick.
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Did he charge anything for it... I've just started working on a fix for h932 with 9008 and it seems silly to reinvent the wheel...
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There are many people whose H932 has been turned into bricks near me. I think they will be happy if there is a way to rescue them. Even if it is not free.QAQ
In fact, my h932 is the same. I have to sell it as an accessory.
Bricked lgv30 in qualcomm old 9008
Has anyone yet found leaked h932 firehose? I know the question was asked and answered in March just wondering if it has been found since last post?
The T-Mobile aka H932 can't be fix! The rest of the models can be fixed easily.
SweetwaterBurns said:
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but with a working 9008 flash, you could flash a h932 to any other 930 varient (OnePlus 6t uses it to convert the locked T-mo version to unlocked international) It's very low level, I'm not sure how deep the signature checking on qcom chips is, but if I manage to get it working, I'll share here.
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The conversion done on the OnePlus TMO phones is only the non-signed partitions -- not partitions like xbl, abl, modem, etc...
Haskles331 said:
Has anyone yet found leaked h932 firehose? I know the question was asked and answered in March just wondering if it has been found since last post?
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Nope, and the chances of one ever leaking are slim to none. The reason TMO models are such a PITA is that TMO signs their firmware with their own cert. The firehose must be signed as well, and it has to be with the cert whose hash is in the CPU.
Since all the other models all use the same cert, they can cross flash, and if a firehose leaks for one, it is good for all -- and you have a LOT more places for it to leak from.
-- Brian
Moto G Play (2021)
Stock Firmware
Codename: guamna
Model: XT-2093
Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/guamna/official/
https://t.me/s/MotoUpdatesTracker?q=#guamna
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This looks to be it:
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
Edit: I can also report that bootloader unlocking and rooting with Magisk works without issue.
fddm said:
I can also report that bootloader unlocking and rooting with Magisk works without issue.
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Which one? My local T-Mo is offering this or a Moto E 2020. This one's winning. It'll be nice if it can be rooted. Just asking cause T-Mo hasn't been root/bootloader unlock friendly with most of its phones. I saw the E guide.
Omizuke said:
Which one? My local T-Mo is offering this or a Moto E 2020. This one's winning. It'll be nice if it can be rooted. Just asking cause T-Mo hasn't been root/bootloader unlock friendly with most of its phones. I saw the E guide.
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Yes, this was with a T-Mobile phone. You unlock the bootloader, take boot.img from the lolinet link, patch it in Magisk, and flash through fastboot.
fddm said:
Yes, this was with a T-Mobile phone. You unlock the bootloader, take boot.img from the lolinet link, patch it in Magisk, and flash through fastboot.
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Thanks so much for the info. How's the phone so far. My T-Mo has the promo but didn't actually had the phone >.>
They instead offered me a LG K51, not even close to the same phone. Wondering if its worth traveling around to other stores.
Omizuke said:
Thanks so much for the info. How's the phone so far. My T-Mo has the promo but didn't actually had the phone >.>
They instead offered me a LG K51, not even close to the same phone. Wondering if its worth traveling around to other stores.
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Depends on the features your want, but I really don't have any complaints for this device. I have a friend that prefers devices with touch sensor swiping and dt2w, so he doesn't care much for these Motorola phones.
I prefer phones with good developer support and stock Android. Makes Moto phones an excellent fit for me. If you intend to run custom roms LG might be a poor choice as you generally loose features like VoLTE and VoWiFi.
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Depends on the features your want, but I really don't have any complaints for this device. I have a friend that prefers devices with touch sensor swiping and dt2w, so he doesn't care much for these Motorola phones.
I prefer phones with good developer support and stock Android. Makes Moto phones an excellent fit for me. If you intend to run custom roms LG might be a poor choice as you generally loose features like VoLTE and VoWiFi.
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Think is I don't actually need a phone, I have a V20 and 40. But I do need internet for next month, for which I'll just get a simply prepaid for that month. (My T-Mo plan is a grandfathered from 10+ years ago that's only $20, doesn't include high speed internet) And I saw a promo that if you buy in advance 3 months you can get the G Play or a E 2020. And figured, need only 1 but 3 months of unlimited internet is also good, specially if I get an okay phone. But if I can't root it. It could be a $1k flagship and I wouldn't care. And Moto's near stock looks very apealing. V40 has Lineage but as you said would lose VoLTE.
Moto looks like phones that would allow me to tinker, I miss my old HTCs. There was so much ROM variety and customization. Now it's either OEM optimized, or all the CFW look the same, aesthetically speaking, they look so bland. Man now that our phones are more powerfull I'd like to see a Sense 3-4. Loved that layout, as heavy as it was.
Sorry went on rant there. Anyway, I'd just like if the phone can be thinker with. And can handle some light gaming like FFBE and the text be readable.
Omizuke said:
Think is I don't actually need a phone, I have a V20 and 40. But I do need internet for next month, for which I'll just get a simply prepaid for that month.
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Motorola phones are perfect for you then, I use them exclusively when tethering to a routers. Always easy to root. No dun restrictions in apn settings. All carrier spyware is in the product partition, easy to suss out and disable. Can't beat it.
fddm said:
No dun restrictions in apn settings. All carrier spyware is in the product partition, easy to suss out and disable. Can't beat it.
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Damn I might end up setting for the E if I can't find the G play.
Confirming you can flash the RETUS (retail US) rom on the tmob variant and it works wit minimal bloat (facebook and the stock moto crap)
tbirdguy said:
Confirming you can flash the RETUS (retail US) rom on the tmob variant and it works wit minimal bloat (facebook and the stock moto crap)
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Sweet! Thanks for the info, got mine the 8. Gonna wait the week and then start thinkiering with it.
And all bands and VoLTE work well? For my V40 I am limited what to flash if I don't wanna lose B71.
Still gotta deal with Carrier Device Manager, MCM Client and Mobile Installer? I disabled as much as I could without root, remove all permisions from those and "Digital Wllbeing" and McAfee and they're still pestering me. Specially MCM on the ntifications. Can't wait to root and get rid of everything.
But if crosflashing to RETUS can get rid of some of those I'll do that first.
(Well After I SIM unlock the phone, don't wanna have to deal with returning to stock for that)
Omizuke said:
But if crosflashing to RETUS can get rid of some of those I'll do that first.
(Well After I SIM unlock the phone, don't wanna have to deal with returning to stock for that)
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It's generally fine to (entirely) cross flash Moto phones. Only difference between carrier and RETUS is the product partition afaik, so I don't bother personally. I just use a Magisk module to clear out the nondisable folder and I can then disable whatever I don't want.
How to unlock bootloader . Oem unlock is greyed out . Can't find anything on this device to help unlock and root
kjjay said:
How to unlock bootloader . Oem unlock is greyed out . Can't find anything on this device to help unlock and root
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Cannot unlock the bootloader if allow oem unlock is greyed out, sometimes it's a timed lock.
Connect to wifi/lte and it may be allowed in a few days.
sd_shadow said:
Cannot unlock the bootloader if allow oem unlock is greyed out, sometimes it's a timed lock.
Connect to wifi/lte and it may be allowed in a few days.
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Wow factory reset and oem worked ..now imma attempt to unlock bootloader and root
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Moto G Play (2021)
Stock Firmware
Codename: guamna
Model: XT-2093
Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/guamna/official/
https://t.me/s/MotoUpdatesTracker?q=#guamna
[Index] Motorola Stock Firmware
[Guide] Using Fastboot.exe with Motorola devices
Guide: Using Fastboot.exe with Motorola Devices If your device has its own section please post in that section. You can ping me with @sd_shadow MediaTek or Qualcomm Chip? Do I have a MediaTek Device? see post #26 Info: If you have a MediaTek...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Is there a way to downgrade it to android 9?? Because alot is unsupported by android 10
kjjay said:
Is there a way to downgrade it to android 9?? Because alot is unsupported by android 10
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No, it shipped with 10, there isn't any firmware to downgrade to.
I'm guessing 11 isn't very far away.
fddm said:
Depends on the features your want, but I really don't have any complaints for this device. I have a friend that prefers devices with touch sensor swiping and dt2w, so he doesn't care much for these Motorola phones.
I prefer phones with good developer support and stock Android. Makes Moto phones an excellent fit for me. If you intend to run custom roms LG might be a poor choice as you generally loose features like VoLTE and VoWiFi.
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I had swipe on fingerprint on g7power, worked good for pulling down notifications menu
tbirdguy said:
I had swipe on fingerprint on g7power, worked good for pulling down notifications menu
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Oh the play does have swipe sensore for notifications. And although it doesn't have dt2w I just tap it to the side, any slide movement wake the screen and you can the swipe to unlock. It does wake up for the littlest for movements so it can get a bit annoying.