I will be getting my Sprint SGS2 on Monday. I'm coming from an EVO 4G but I've rooted both a Mezmerize and a Droid Charge as well so I do have some experience.
I was, however, wondering if there was anything special that would need to be done for the carrier specific devices. Namely, for WiMax keys? Am I allowed to just flash any ROM that is posted? Will the current root methods work?
Thanks for your help!
-Nick
You will have better luck asking your question here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
KayvinM said:
You will have better luck asking your question here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
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....as you will not have a GSM SGS2, you will have a CDMA Sprint Epic 4G. Kind of like how Canadians and americans are like brothers, pretty much the same, but still have important differences.
This is kinda important info to have.
Why necro a >18 mth old thread that's in a wrong forum to say 'This is kinda important info to have' ?
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Hey guys, I'm a noob, please don't hurt me
I'm an American living in Japan and I just bought my first smart phone...the EVO 3D (3G) for AU by KDDI...I'd post a link, but I'm not yet allowed.
Their non-3G network was CDMA...so I assume that their 3G is also CDMA....can anyone confirm that?
Under that assumption (CDMA), we're still waiting for ICS, so I'm wondering what you'd all recommend I upgrade my phone to while I wait. I'm not a fan of the stock Android 2.3 that came on the phone, and I'd really like ICS....but if there is something I could use now, that might be fine with me.
Also, what are the basic steps I need to follow, I found the sticky thread in the dev forum, but I'm not sure what stickies would apply to my situation. I'm guessing I'd have to start with a root kit, and go from there....but please fill in the gaps, thanks
miahallen said:
Hey guys, I'm a noob, please don't hurt me
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Is there evidence to confirm that ''noobs'' have been mentally assaulted for asking questions on this forum?
Just being playful after watching the required "noob" registration video
Lol I see.
Chances are that you will not be able to activate any CMDA phone from overseas on a network here in the USA. The big networks like verizon and sprint will not allow foreign IMEI numbers to be submitted to their system for activation.
Do you happen to know what frequency the cdma network you came from runs on? Look behind the battery
miahallen said:
Hey guys, I'm a noob, please don't hurt me
I'm an American living in Japan and I just bought my first smart phone...the EVO 3D (3G) for AU by KDDI...I'd post a link, but I'm not yet allowed.
Their non-3G network was CDMA...so I assume that their 3G is also CDMA....can anyone confirm that?
Under that assumption (CDMA), we're still waiting for ICS, so I'm wondering what you'd all recommend I upgrade my phone to while I wait. I'm not a fan of the stock Android 2.3 that came on the phone, and I'd really like ICS....but if there is something I could use now, that might be fine with me.
Also, what are the basic steps I need to follow, I found the sticky thread in the dev forum, but I'm not sure what stickies would apply to my situation. I'm guessing I'd have to start with a root kit, and go from there....but please fill in the gaps, thanks
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When I had AU by KDDI when I was living in Japan is was CDMA. As far as I am aware the Japanese version wasn't able to be rooted using the CDMA methods here in the development forum. Also the ROMs here would not work on your device and would actually need to be slightly modified to include files from your device to work, but you don't have an ICS ROM to use for replacing files.
私のEVO 3Dから送信される。
heathmcabee said:
Chances are that you will not be able to activate any CMDA phone from overseas on a network here in the USA. The big networks like verizon and sprint will not allow foreign IMEI numbers to be submitted to their system for activation.
Do you happen to know what frequency the cdma network you came from runs on? Look behind the battery
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I don't need to use it in the states...I live in Japan
dastin1015 said:
When I had AU by KDDI when I was living in Japan is was CDMA. As far as I am aware the Japanese version wasn't able to be rooted using the CDMA methods here in the development forum. Also the ROMs here would not work on your device and would actually need to be slightly modified to include files from your device to work, but you don't have an ICS ROM to use for replacing files.
私のEVO 3Dから送信される。
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Thanks Dastin, I guess I'll have to wait for something official
miahallen said:
I don't need to use it in the states...I live in Japan
Thanks Dastin, I guess I'll have to wait for something official
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That's kind of the conclusion I came to, after running through all the different root/unlock methods, I came across issues in every single one, and my skill / confidence isn't high enough to really make a go at figuring it out.
Only thing I haven't really attempted is downgrading from hboot 1.5 to 1.4, partially because my software version is different from the instructions, and soft bricking the phone makes me nervous considering the potential incompatibilities.
I think our phone is more or less the same as the sprint phone, just on the Japanese frequency. I'm hoping that the sprint announcement means we will also be getting ICS soon... but who knows
My iphone on tmobile pre paid is the worst service and net I ever had.I had a touch pro 2 on boost and I loved it. no problems at all. Is it possible to get the s2 on boost?? Would I easily be able to do it myself?
Considering boost mobile uses sprint network, the i9100 is not compatible. The sprint SGS2 may be compatible, but AT&T and Tmobile SGS2 wont work for boost mobile.
Note: There are a ton of SGS2, it would be better to be specific on which one you are talking about. (i9100, i9100G, i777, SPH-D710, T989(
A sprint galaxy s ii epic 4g touch, yes you can flash that to boost. A i9100 or any other gsm galaxy s ii. No..
Ok good. I know the gsm and cdma cant be mixed. Im getting a sprint s2 within a month and I wanna be ready to flash and unlock. or do I just have to unlock?
Anyway is there a tutorial? what are my options and what is most recoomended?
heyhi1 said:
Ok good. I know the gsm and cdma cant be mixed. Im getting a sprint s2 within a month and I wanna be ready to flash and unlock. or do I just have to unlock?
Anyway is there a tutorial? what are my options and what is most recoomended?
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I'd advise you to ask your Sprint Galaxy S II (aka "Epic 4G Touch") questions in the relevant forum for that device, which is the Epic 4G Touch forum.
As already stated, this forum is specific to the I9100.
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I'd advise you to ask your Sprint Galaxy S II (aka "Epic 4G Touch") questions in the relevant forum for that device, which is the Epic 4G Touch forum.
As already stated, this forum is specific to the I9100.
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Oh goshness goodness gracious. I apologize for my ignoramus. How could i of done such ignorance.Thanks so much for ur advice. you are the senior coolest member of this association
heyhi1 said:
Oh goshness goodness gracious. I apologize for my ignoramus. How could i of done such ignorance.Thanks so much for ur advice. you are the senior coolest member of this association
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The sarcasm is a bit thick there, buddy. I was only suggesting you post on the relevant forum because you'd be much more likely to get someone who knows the answer there, since Epic 4g Touch users are much more likely to see it there, instead of here.
I had the Evo 4g for about 1.5 years and it was a great phone. It started having problems so I decided to upgrade to the Samsung S2 on Sprint. Ever since I got it I have low signal most everywhere, can't connect to 4g unless I'm out under open sky, and my phone flips to roaming a lot. I have updated everything but still no fix. I'm rooted but on stock ATM. Please I need some suggestions for fixing this with tweaks or a better rom. Specs below.
SPH-D710
2.3.6
EL29
You're currently in the forum for the I9100, which is a different device than yours.
You want the Epic 4G Touch forum.
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You're currently in the forum for the I9100, which is a different device than yours.
You want the Epic 4G Touch forum.
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Sorry, I will repost on correct forum.
I bid on an Sprint EVO 3D on eBay. Before I check it out, I wanted to know a few things and be sure.
---Will I for sure be able to flash this device to Page Plus with everything working like 3g?
I saw a long complicated thread about this, and I didn't have enough posts to ask questions in there.
---Since this is a Sprint phone, is it true that the internet will be slower on PagePlus than if it was a Verizon phone?
---Saw a youtube video about a program called CyberFlash: youtube[/url][dot here]com/watch?v=_Ilti1TSbSo
Does it actually work to get your phone on PP?
---Do I need a donor phone to get this phone on PP with all features?
---Are you supposed to get a phone activated with Page Plus before or after you flash?
---Will I for sure be able to flash this device to Page Plus with everything working like 3g?
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The phone can be flashed to other carriers. As far as that specific carrier, not sure.
---Since this is a Sprint phone, is it true that the internet will be slower on PagePlus than if it was a Verizon phone?
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I haven't gotten above 100 kbps on Sprint's 3g anywhere in the country in over 2 years, so take that as you will.
---Do I need a donor phone to get this phone on PP with all features?
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Yes.
What carriers can I flash to?
Does flashing always require donor phone?
For future reference bro, all questions should be directed in the q n a section. Myself and other people are more than happy to help you. This section is about discussion of topics. Thank you.
Ok fellas, now before I ask my question, I just rant to let you know I've been a member here for quite a while, and the reason I have such a low post count is because I always do my reading before I waste someone's time.
In this case, all the posts I've read are old and outdated, and none of them provide a solid answer.
So my question here is...can the I9300 get H+ or 4g on T-Mobile network now? I've read first that NO the phone doesn't support their 4g band and never will because it lacks the hardware, that I totally understand, just like the cdma gs3 cannot do the same.
Now with that being said, I've also seen threads saying T-Mobile is adding a new band to support their byop program for people with unlocked phones.
All these I had read had old days on them with the most recent one on Feb 2013.
So does anyone have a straight answer for me?
I have a customer that brought me her fried T-Mobile gs3 and basically I kept get LCD A's transplanted it into a spare i9300 that my girlfriend brought me from Hong Kong.
I know the phone doesn't support LTE and that's fine, it's the 4g/H+ I'm concerned about, and if its possible what has to be done? New modem flash? Custom Rom?
Any help or info is greatly appreciated. ^_^
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Not seen anything posted .
As TMobile have now merged with Orange possible its under the new EE brand .