Im interested in getting the atrix from att, however I know of the issue where custom ROMS may never happen for this phone because of the locked bootloader.
Since att has locked down the mobile hotspot app to verify you have a tethering plan (I have unlimited data) and since they also disable the option to install non market apps, would it be possible to flash the firmware from the Bell version of the atrix when it is released in a few days onto the att version? The only reason i think this would work is because technically it is still an official ROM, just for a different region. Does anyone know if this will work? This will probably be the deciding factor in whether I decide to get this phone...
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Im interested in getting the atrix from att, however I know of the issue where custom ROMS may never happen for this phone because of the locked bootloader.
Since att has locked down the mobile hotspot app to verify you have a tethering plan (I have unlimited data) and since they also disable the option to install non market apps, would it be possible to flash the firmware from the Bell version of the atrix when it is released in a few days onto the att version? The only reason i think this would work is because technically it is still an official ROM, just for a different region. Does anyone know if this will work? This will probably be the deciding factor in whether I decide to get this phone...
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any reason why you do not want to root? it only takes one click of the rooting program and you can do both of what you want (tether and sideload). There's really no harm in it, plus the rooting program lets you unroot if needed. clean simple. way safer than trying to flash a rom meant for a different region that could possibly brick your device.
will superone click root put the option to install non market apps back in the phone settings or do you still need to sideload the apks? the only thing i have heard with getting around the tethering restriction was to create a new apn which many people have said is unreliable...
patrick92260 said:
will superone click root put the option to install non market apps back in the phone settings or do you still need to sideload the apks? the only thing i have heard with getting around the tethering restriction was to create a new apn which many people have said is unreliable...
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There is an option after rooting to make the phone natively install non-market apps.
patrick92260 said:
will superone click root put the option to install non market apps back in the phone settings or do you still need to sideload the apks? the only thing i have heard with getting around the tethering restriction was to create a new apn which many people have said is unreliable...
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To install non-market apps is what sideloading means. you do via other sources such as the sdcard, from email, or adb if you want. you dont need an option in settings to allow you to do this. the root program will set it up for you if you select it after you are done rooting.
For tethering, it will depend on the APN set. so even if you install bell's rom, you still need to setup apn's to access at&t's network, the same apn settings you are gonna use anyways.
NguyenHuu said:
any reason why you do not want to root? it only takes one click of the rooting program and you can do both of what you want (tether and sideload). There's really no harm in it, plus the rooting program lets you unroot if needed. clean simple. way safer than trying to flash a rom meant for a different region that could possibly brick your device.
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The one advantage would be that upload speeds (hopefully) won't be capped on the Bell version as they are on the AT&T versions.
i dont think it would even be possible to flash bell's atrix firmware with the bootloader locked...
neotekz said:
i dont think it would even be possible to flash bell's atrix firmware with the bootloader locked...
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I hope just because it is still an official firmware there is some way to trick the phone into flashing it. I am very familiar with HTC phones and on those all you need to do is remove the CID (Carrier Identification) protection to flash any official (not custom) ROMS from another carrier or region. Does anyone know if Moto phones have something similar to this?
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I hope just because it is still an official firmware there is some way to trick the phone into flashing it. I am very familiar with HTC phones and on those all you need to do is remove the CID (Carrier Identification) protection to flash any official (not custom) ROMS from another carrier or region. Does anyone know if Moto phones have something similar to this?
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A similar thing with my OLD Nokia E63 running symbian.. all I had to do was change something called a Product Code to one of a different carrier/region and then run nokia's updater which would then flash that carrier's/region's FW onto my phone, I know android is different as well as different brands, but if HTC and Nokia have a hidden backdoor, who's saying moto doesn't?
Even if we cant flash the whole rom, we can use it's dump as a source for apk mods.
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Hi all,
I need a little help, please. I've spent a few days looking into how to root my phone and after some initial hiccups I have managed to do it. I can now run Superuser and Cwm Manager which prompts to allow them superuser access. However, the whole reason that I started down this road was because I am unable to use my phone as a tether for my laptop due to my service provider (Orange UK) locking down the APN settings which are intentionally incorrect.
So, having rooted the phone I am now unsure about how I change the APN settings so that I can change them. I had falsely assumed that once rooted they would 'just work' but I was wrong. Can anyone help with what I need to do next?
Cheers,
Richard.
Root Explorer or Super Manager to access system files .
jje
You could always flash a stock (samsung) ROM - KF3 is the latest.
fred_up said:
You could always flash a stock (samsung) ROM - KF3 is the latest.
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+1 I hate carrier firmware.
Just make sure you can reflash the carrier firmware if you have to (Intratech has a great thread for this)
JJEgan: I understand that I will be able to access the files as though it were a unix machine (linux?) but which file(s) contain the APN settings?
fred_up: That's a pretty good suggestion and may well be the easiest. It will mean having to start all over again with my phone as I will lose all my texts, apps, etc.
m4rshall: I don't really care about being able to flash back to the carrier firmward. You can already tell that I've false a non-standard kernel so I can't exactly hide the fact, can I? I have phone insurance and if I really need to I can 'lose' the phone. I would feel guilty but it's THEIR fault and greed that has caused me to root the phone in the first place. I have 750MB of download (unlimited 'net browsing) so why can I use that on my laptop/PC? Hmph!
Thanks for all your suggestions, though!
Because Orange feel that you have to buy a premium (i)phone to have the right to tether it. I'm going to debrand mine when I get it. Hardly ever use tethering but it's good to have the option if I need to.
Does nobody know how to change the APN settings once you have root access? Can anyone suggest another forum that is more generic that might be able to help since I doubt that the issue is Galaxy S2 specific?
Okay, so I went the whole hog and installed the Villain ROM which should allow me to tether my laptop with the phone. It's sad that I had to go to these lengths to use my phone for what I see as a legitimate use for both the phone and mobile contract.
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
Sent from my HUAWEI OsiMood MediaPad using Tapatalk 2
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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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rurou said:
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
Hello all,
Is there a stock ROM available for the MT2L03 without requiring a new Recovery?
I bought the one from Consumer Cellular and wanted to replace it with the ROM from the version bought directly with Huawei.
Is it possible?
Thanks!
ijrr said:
Hello all,
Is there a stock ROM available for the MT2L03 without requiring a new Recovery?
I bought the one from Consumer Cellular and wanted to replace it with the ROM from the version bought directly with Huawei.
Is it possible?
Thanks!
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Do you want to flash a new ROM altogether ? I, too, have the same phone from Consumer Cellular and have replaced the ugly boot screens. In any case, check this thread [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7lyht1oiGRRNEl4dlJhdVhnQ00&usp=sharing]. Various versions of the stock firmware are there. The one that ends with 148 is the latest.
Let us know the results.
Thanks! A few doubts: have you replaced your ROM with this b148? Or just the boot screens? If you replaced the ROM, did you have to use a special recovery or just used the Update via Local File under Settings?
ijrr said:
Thanks! A few doubts: have you replaced your ROM with this b148? Or just the boot screens? If you replaced the ROM, did you have to use a special recovery or just used the Update via Local File under Settings?
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No, I did not flash any ROM. I was just irritated by the various boot screens. As I was able to replace them, I didn't feel it necessary to flash the stock ROM and I didn't think the changes in v. 148 merited all the additional time it would have taken to flash.
Anyway, if you have flashed, let us know the results.
Those stock firmwares don't seem to work on my consumer celluar version.
I used mtyler7807's TWRP backup and replaced the logos and stuff.
baii said:
Those stock firmwares don't seem to work on my consumer celluar version.
I used mtyler7807's TWRP backup and replaced the logos and stuff.
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Did you get the hotspot option? Because Consumer Cellular removed it.
All I wanted is to replace the whole thing with the original/standard ROM.
medwatt said:
No, I did not flash any ROM. I was just irritated by the various boot screens. As I was able to replace them, I didn't feel it necessary to flash the stock ROM and I didn't think the changes in v. 148 merited all the additional time it would have taken to flash.
Anyway, if you have flashed, let us know the results.
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I couldn't flash. It says: oemsbl version list check error
I tried the B148 and B126.
It is suppose to get hotspot back but I am not sure as I never use that.
Sent from my 306SH
baii said:
It is suppose to get hotspot back but I am not sure as I never use that.
Sent from my 306SH
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Is your phone completely stock ? Are all traces of consumer cellular gone ? Is everything working as it should ?
medwatt said:
Is your phone completely stock ? Are all traces of consumer cellular gone ? Is everything working as it should ?
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I wouldn't say it is completely "stock", as it is not, and probably require some tinkering to get future update if I understand it correctly. Though the consumer celluar thing are gone indeed, except the folder in root.
I only did limited test as the phone is intend for my parents buy they refuse to use a phone w/o case (and the case ship from china...), voice call is fine(after unlock code from ebay), wifi is fine.
I too hope in the future there would be a way to wipe it completely and put stock firmware on it.
baii said:
I wouldn't say it is completely "stock", as it is not, and probably require some tinkering to get future update if I understand it correctly. Though the consumer celluar thing are gone indeed, except the folder in root.
I only did limited test as the phone is intend for my parents buy they refuse to use a phone w/o case (and the case ship from china...), voice call is fine(after unlock code from ebay), wifi is fine.
I too hope in the future there would be a way to wipe it completely and put stock firmware on it.
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So, if:
1. Consumer Cellular is not completely gone
2. Updating the phone in the future will not as straightforward as for those with original stock roms
3. Some apps don't function as properly as they should (like the camera shooting at lower resolutions)
Whats, then, the point of flashing the rom. The only reason I want to flash is to be able to easily install updates as Huawei releases them and flashing the rom by mtyler7807 doesn't seem to alleviate that problem. But you flashed mtyler7807's rom. Why did you do that ? Surely, you there's an advantage somewhere that I missed that's not called getting hotspot ?
medwatt said:
So, if:
1. Consumer Cellular is not completely gone
2. Updating the phone in the future will not as straightforward as for those with original stock roms
3. Some apps don't function as properly as they should (like the camera shooting at lower resolutions)
Whats, then, the point of flashing the rom. The only reason I want to flash is to be able to easily install updates as Huawei releases them and flashing the rom by mtyler7807 doesn't seem to alleviate that problem. But you flashed mtyler7807's rom. Why did you do that ? Surely, you there's an advantage somewhere that I missed that's not called getting hotspot ?
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I needed chinese, and consumer cellular version do not have that. So I needed to root, if I needed to root I may as well get the updates from stock (148 i think?). The consumer cellular rom is build 132 or 136 something. I would't had touch it one bit if it had chinese by default.
baii said:
I needed chinese, and consumer cellular version do not have that. So I needed to root, if I needed to root I may as well get the updates from stock (148 i think?). The consumer cellular rom is build 132 or 136 something. I would't had touch it one bit if it had chinese by default.
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Ok. Got your point. Can you verify that the camera app takes images in 8MP instead of 13MP ?
medwatt said:
Ok. Got your point. Can you verify that the camera app takes images in 8MP instead of 13MP ?
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The camera app default to 8MP for w.e reason, I just changed it back to 13MP and take 13MP fine.
I am a long time frustrated Samsung on Verizon user; that has been living with out root, and I am considering an G6 and would like to know if I will be able to root the phone on the Verizon network.
I saw the thread about the OEM bootloader, and I suspect that you would need to have that in order to root.
Could someone confirm, can the G6 be rooted?
If Verizon prevents this, I will switch to another phone vendor.
Thanks, in Advanced
MrJoker8989 said:
I am a long time frustrated Samsung on Verizon user; that has been living with out root, and I am considering an G6 and would like to know if I will be able to root the phone on the Verizon network.
I saw the thread about the OEM bootloader, and I suspect that you would need to have that in order to root.
Could someone confirm, can the G6 be rooted?
If Verizon prevents this, I will switch to another phone vendor.
Thanks, in Advanced
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It can't be rooted atm and may not have root at all since verizon usually locks their bootloaders.
People are hunting for exploits, nothing reported in public yet.
Any updates on this?
Any updates?
I keep reading about lg g6 unlocked phones being able to achieve root access. Can a verizon g6 be unlocked and then rooted? Also I have heard of achieving an adb set up through a pc and doing what you would do with root just through your pc and save it to your phone. I don't know much about either and am currently researching it. Any info would be nice.
So is there some way to use the ADB bridge to make changes to items that would normally only be accessible via root?
Honestly we need a better thread
cameronhubbard91 said:
I keep reading about lg g6 unlocked phones being able to achieve root access. Can a verizon g6 be unlocked and then rooted? Also I have heard of achieving an adb set up through a pc and doing what you would do with root just through your pc and save it to your phone. I don't know much about either and am currently researching it. Any info would be nice.
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No all american carrier have locked bootloaders
rmagnuson said:
So is there some way to use the ADB bridge to make changes to items that would normally only be accessible via root?
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The one thing I've installed is BK Package Disabler, which lets you disable bloatware. You have to wipe out all accounts on your g6, then install BK, then re-delete your Google account, then run an adb command to allow BK Device Admin.
Best I can tell it is honestly disabling a lot of the bundled junk. It has a pretty clean user interface, touch any item and it'll bring up an option to Google it.
Please tell me I'm wrong... no root for the VZW G6??? My VZW S7 has root. Do all of the exploits require an unlocked bootloader (yes, VZW will never let that happen)?
I believe the US unlocked version US997 works on Verizon and is bootloader unlocked correct? If OP is concerned about rooting, just buy the unlocked version from lg instead of buying from Verizon.
just looked at Ebay unlocked 260
TNX. I gave up on the idea altogether.
I have the unhappy feeling that sooner or later rooting, at least for phones usable in the US (CDMA), is going to be almost completely locked out. Bastards!
Hi XDA haven't been on here for a while.
So I have a question I was given a S9+ from Sprint it's unlocked I'm currently using it on TMO but I don't have wifi calling nor video calling. I wanted to see if it was possible to flash a TMO firmware. Since it's still on July's patch here's a screen shoot of current firmware.
I moved from Sprint to Tmo, and just put in the sim and then updated the firmware through the system update interface. All works as expected.
The difference may (or may not) be, if the phone was unlocked by Sprint or by another method. My wife's phone was unlocked via "another method" and cannot get it to update system software. I haven't bothered looking into it further though, as we don't expect to keep the S9+ too much longer.
berzerkus said:
I moved from Sprint to Tmo, and just put in the sim and then updated the firmware through the system update interface. All works as expected.
The difference may (or may not) be, if the phone was unlocked by Sprint or by another method. My wife's phone was unlocked via "another method" and cannot get it to update system software. I haven't bothered looking into it further though, as we don't expect to keep the S9+ too much longer.
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Yes mine was unlocked different method so it won't update normally.
That's why I asked if I could cross flash to TMO
Colombia81er said:
Yes mine was unlocked different method so it won't update normally.
That's why I asked if I could cross flash to TMO
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If you figure it out, let us know. I'd be interested in giving it a go.
berzerkus said:
I moved from Sprint to Tmo, and just put in the sim and then updated the firmware through the system update interface. All works as expected.
The difference may (or may not) be, if the phone was unlocked by Sprint or by another method. My wife's phone was unlocked via "another method" and cannot get it to update system software. I haven't bothered looking into it further though, as we don't expect to keep the S9+ too much longer.
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Colombia81er said:
Yes mine was unlocked different method so it won't update normally.
That's why I asked if I could cross flash to TMO
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If you figure it out, let us know. I'd be interested in giving it a go.
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if your phone is unlocked via whatever method, it wont interfere with system updates. OTAs will happen at regular intervals based on the firmware flashed on the phone and the recovery status. Stock recovery means that youll get OTAs, if youre not, its likely a glitch and has nothing to do with the unlock status.
If youre looking to get your phone working on tmob and its a spr phone, all you really need to do is unlock it, put the new sim in it and configure the APN. If you want full features like voLTE and wifi calling, then youll need to flash a tmob firmware version on your phone which requires the patched version of Odin. I have a Cricket branded (originally, at least) S9 and i flashed the U1 firmware on it via patched Odin and the phone now thinks its a factory unlocked S9, as i also unlocked it via "alternative methods". Perfectly seamless transition and i get OTAs all the time
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If you figure it out, let us know. I'd be interested in giving it a go.
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Sorry to revive the post, so i finally did the update it worked flawless i did the update to the latest firmware G965USQS7DTB1_G965UOYN7DTB1_TMB now i got Wifi Calling and VoLTE.
I used Odin3-v3.13.1-Patched
Unrar the firmware and then just load the files in Odin
Heres a great tut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnPkwICq_Bw&t=