[Q] Roaming status - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

I'm station in Guam and purchased At&T Galaxy S2 on E-bay. I used unlockedthatphone.com to unlocked the phone and rooted the phone using galaxts2root.com method. The problem that I'm having is that the phone is always roaming; if you go to settings,about phone, under status, it shows roaming when I know it's not. Is there a way I can make the phone think that it's not roaming?
version 2.3.4
base band I777UCPLC5
kernel version 2.6.35.7_ZedomaxStockKernel
build number Gingerbread.UCKH7
Here in Guam I'm with DOCOMO PACIFIC

So u paid someone to unlock the phone. When there's an app that does it for free on the Android market? That does suck.
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Phalanx7621 said:
So u paid someone to unlock the phone. When there's an app that does it for free on the Android market? That does suck.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
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Thanks bro! Now my phone it's not in roaming status anymore.

iggynasty said:
Thanks bro! Now my phone it's not in roaming status anymore.
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i like the response.
Bottom line is you used a different site to root your phone, we dont support that site here. why you no ask them whats up with thier stuff?
Want to fix it. start over following the guides here.

MotoMudder77 said:
i like the response.
Bottom line is you used a different site to root your phone, we dont support that site here. why you no ask them whats up with thier stuff?
Want to fix it. start over following the guides here.
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This was the reason I posted the question...GUIDANCE..THX MotoMudder77. The thing is that I was under the impression that the phone was on roaming status because it was made for AT&T and if used on any other network it will show roaming.
So, you want me to unroot the phone and lock it? How do I do that?

Could flash back to stock, might be necessary if you have issues with any of the
If you have clock work recovery, you could just flash a ROM that you find suitable for .
Full wipe in recovery. If you don't have recovery, you'll have to flash a Kernal with it, using Odin our heimdall.

MotoMudder77 said:
Could flash back to stock, might be necessary if you have issues with any of the
If you have clock work recovery, you could just flash a ROM that you find suitable for .
Full wipe in recovery. If you don't have recovery, you'll have to flash a Kernal with it, using Odin our heimdall.
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So I unrooted the phone using 2a.) Flash the UCKH7-CL503881 stock kernel and system package using Odin3 One-Click Downloader (Windows) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659) and did a factory reset. The only thing I can't do is to lock the phone back to AT&T sim cards, so pretty much the phone still unlocked. I still have the same problem, every time I pop that DOCOMO SIM card in and look at the phone status, it still shows roaming when I know that's not the case.
Do you think if a change the modem/radio it will go away?

iggynasty said:
So I unrooted the phone using 2a.) Flash the UCKH7-CL503881 stock kernel and system package using Odin3 One-Click Downloader (Windows) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659) and did a factory reset. The only thing I can't do is to lock the phone back to AT&T sim cards, so pretty much the phone still unlocked. I still have the same problem, every time I pop that DOCOMO SIM card in and look at the phone status, it still shows roaming when I know that's not the case.
Do you think if a change the modem/radio it will go away?
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You dont want to re-lock the phone, if thats even possible.
but being that your on a stock at&t ROM, the fact that your on a different carrier than at&t, the phone probably just thinks its roaming.
You could try an international ROM, if you hellraise it, or grab a ported one from the ported dev section.

MotoMudder77 said:
You dont want to re-lock the phone, if thats even possible.
but being that your on a stock at&t ROM, the fact that your on a different carrier than at&t, the phone probably just thinks its roaming.
You could try an international ROM, if you hellraise it, or grab a ported one from the ported dev section.
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I was able to locked the phone with samsung galaxy unlock app from the market and unlocked it with the same app. You are right, because the phone is on a different carrier than at&t it thinks that is roaming when we know it's not. I flashed Shostock2 v2.2.6 w/cherrypicker v1.1 and I still get the roaming status. Schostock2 is a i9100 ICS base rom but that didn't work, don't get me wrong I'm loving Shostock2 it's just annoying having that r right next to the signal bars.

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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S2 - Rooting, Unlocking, Updating Questions!!!

Hello everyone,
I recently got an upgrade though Bell Mobility (in Canada) for a Samsung Galaxy S2. Its simply awesome, but I'm a newbie to the Android OS. I moved from an iPhone 4 and hence I have very less knowledge as to what is happening with the android OS rooting, updating etc.
So on to the main topic, I got my phone (model GT-I9100M) on 2.3.3 and the base band is I9100MUGKG2.
My battery is dying very quickly, i barely get 5-6 hours. Yes I'm new to the phone so i'm tweaking around a lot, but still - I think the problems are major. And I've read on some forums that its a bug in 2.3.3 and hence I wanted to know if I could update to 2.3.4?
And as far as rooting is concerned, I think I did a pretty good job. The instructions for rooting weren't that complicated at all. But now the online thing I'm wondering is how could I update to 2.3.4. On Samsung Kies it doesn't say there is any update for my device, and I understand its not officially out through my carrier but that is one of the reasons I rooted my phone. I did try reading all through the site, But i only am getting confused more and more everytime I read it. Its like I read that I cannot upgrade to 2.3.4 or else i'll lose my data connectivity, others I read its only for GT-I9100 and not GT-I9100M, etc etc.
So could anyone guide me though how I could update my firmware to 2.3.4 and still use the phone with my carrier? And also, I tried using various unlock apps on the android market after rooting the device, but it didn't see to work.
I will be constantly travelling and hence I need this phone to be unlocked, permanently if possible.
Could someone walk me through step by step as to how i could update my firmware to 2.3.4 and unlock the device Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
Have a nice day folks.
I am quite new to the SGS II too (used to have a Nexus S), but I´ll try to help...
From Google:
The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
So, for your operator, you need this:
Canada Bell/Virgin BMCKG2 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/RIE7ZLHIHG
From this thread; also, I didn´t find the 2.3.4 for Bell Canada there, but you can take a look.
gasparzim said:
I am quite new to the SGS II too (used to have a Nexus S), but I´ll try to help...
From Google:
The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
So, for your operator, you need this:
Canada Bell/Virgin BMCKG2 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/RIE7ZLHIHG
From this thread; also, I didn´t find the 2.3.4 for Bell Canada there, but you can take a look.
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Thanks for the reply, but I did come across these threads and they got me confused even more. In simple words, how could I update my phone to 2.3.4 and unlock the phone
thanks again for the quick response though!
roni2915 said:
Thanks for the reply, but I did come across these threads and they got me confused even more. In simple words, how could I update my phone to 2.3.4 and unlock the phone
thanks again for the quick response though!
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At the moment there is no official 2.3.4 for Bell. If you want to update you will have to use Odin and flash one of the 2.3.4 firmware's found here.To unlock the phone you will need to root it first. To do this you will have to flash a cf-root kernel that matches the firmware you flashed. You can find that here. For example, if you flashed the XXKH3 firmware you need the XXKH3 cf root kernel. Once you have done this, download this app and run it to unlock the phone.
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At the moment there is no official 2.3.4 for Bell. If you want to update you will have to use Odin and flash one of the 2.3.4 firmware's found here.To unlock the phone you will need to root it first. To do this you will have to flash a cf-root kernel that matches the firmware you flashed. You can find that here. For example, if you flashed the XXKH3 firmware you need the XXKH3 cf root kernel. Once you have done this, download this app and run it to unlock the phone.
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Hey, I actually read around and Im successfully on the XXKI3 firmware, and im also rooted because i see the superuser app. And about unlocking, i did run that app before but it didnt work out for me... i ran another app as well, cant remember the name. But whatever the case, could i run it again? what if it doesnt run. Now the only thing left for me to do is unlock the device as im on 2.3.5
thanks for the reply though, have a wonderful day!
what do uou mean by unlock the device?
sydknee said:
what do uou mean by unlock the device?
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to use with a different carrier, although im in a contract with bell, im planning to go india soon and i want to unlock the phone so that i could just pop in a different carrier sim card and im good to go
im on 2.3.5 XXKI3 right now, so just want to know how could i unlock.. the apps like Galaxy S Unlock and [root] unlock doesnt seem to work for me... unless im doing something wrong
roni2915 said:
to use with a different carrier, although im in a contract with bell, im planning to go india soon and i want to unlock the phone so that i could just pop in a different carrier sim card and im good to go
im on 2.3.5 XXKI3 right now, so just want to know how could i unlock.. the apps like Galaxy S Unlock and [root] unlock doesnt seem to work for me... unless im doing something wrong
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There are different unlock apps in the market but if you have the bell sgs2 use the one by helroz. I might freeze and reboot in the middle of the unlock process but it should still work. Have you tried using a different sim card to check if it's unlocked?
KayvinM said:
There are different unlock apps in the market but if you have the bell sgs2 use the one by helroz. I might freeze and reboot in the middle of the unlock process but it should still work. Have you tried using a different sim card to check if it's unlocked?
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Hey, this time i tries the app again and rebooted it and tried my dads rogers sim card! worked! Thanks all
so now im on 2.3.5 KI3 and unlocked!
So jist out of curiosity, this isnt a permanent lock right? Wht if say samsung releases 2.3.6 and i update today, would i lose my unlock? If yes is there a way to make the unlock permanent?
Thanks guys, for all ur help until now!
roni2915 said:
Hey, this time i tries the app again and rebooted it and tried my dads rogers sim card! worked! Thanks all
so now im on 2.3.5 KI3 and unlocked!
So jist out of curiosity, this isnt a permanent lock right? Wht if say samsung releases 2.3.6 and i update today, would i lose my unlock? If yes is there a way to make the unlock permanent?
Thanks guys, for all ur help until now!
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The unlock will remain even if you flash different firmwares. To re-lock the phone run the app again and from what i remember there is an option to "re-lock bytes" the option to restore the backup you made. Basically restoring the "locked" efs folder.
3G working
Hi,
Just wondering after unlocking with that app, is 3G working fine with all the apps?
Thanks..
Help no more Galaxy S2 4g Touch
I just rooted my Galaxy S2 and it is not working. 1st my menu button and home button do not work.
I do not have any phone or wireless network services available. I used ODIN 1.85, SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse, and XWKDD_insecure.tar.
I had problems with the SuperOneClick a few time. Then I had to open two instances and one would go through the process. It installed superuser and what it needed. I then went and flashed the KDD_original.tar, and this is where I am now.
I've gone to the Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset
Please help..
Rooting best method .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Root faqs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
jje
this post worked for me from 1st try
"1 . make sure your handset is it root-ed
1a. check if you have superuser instaled
2.install from market app : busybox
3.install from market app:Galaxy_S unlock(by helroz)
if you have problems with busybox retry other version(ex:1.18.5 or 1.19.2)"
good luck with yours
p.s. i have checked with orange RO, tim mobile IT and three UK.all good
Problem with getting unlock code
Hi.. I'm using the Galaxy_S unlock application to get unlock codes.. However there error appear on the step1(save EFS files.).. it appear "Not saved, you have busybox problem"
How can I fix it~? Anyone can solve it???
icewee88 said:
Hi.. I'm using the Galaxy_S unlock application to get unlock codes.. However there error appear on the step1(save EFS files.).. it appear "Not saved, you have busybox problem"
How can I fix it~? Anyone can solve it???
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1. Is your phone rooted?
2. If yes then install busybox app from market.
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has128 said:
Hi,
Just wondering after unlocking with that app, is 3G working fine with all the apps?
Thanks..
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I used Helroz Galaxy S unlock app and 3g is working ok so far.

Galaxy s2 Bell Update?

Hey guys I asked Bell Mobility about an official upgrade for the Galaxy s2. But, I got nothing from them. They just told me to either contact Samsung or to contact a phone number they gave me. But I'm almost positive everyone else I call will give me similar replys. So if you guys know anything please post!!
I wouldn't bother waiting for Bell to push an update.
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SaneinOne said:
I wouldn't bother waiting for Bell to push an update.
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Darn... well I tried to flash my s2 but problems occured (such as application error forcing me to leave the application and a pop-up would show, or random shut downs). This made me to flash back to the stock Bell firmware, but even after that there seems to be some problems and also the bootloader logo is now changed to a i-9100 logo instead of a i9100m logo. Please help. I did follow all the instructions that were given in the threads to flash but I guess I messed something up.... Any ideas?
what firmware do you have? ugkg2?
skiflyer said:
what firmware do you have? ugkg2?
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Yes thats the current firmware I have but I would like to change it to a 2.3.5 since theres the battery problem. But what I dont understand is why am I having new problems everytime I flash?
Hey guys do you have any suggestions????
Try CheckROM v4 and the SpeedMOD kernel. Seems to work great with my Bell sgs2.
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cholywell said:
Try CheckROM v4 and the SpeedMOD kernel. Seems to work great with my Bell sgs2.
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I'm not sure.. I might want to send the phone in for repair. There seems to couple of problems that reappears even after reinstalling firmware.. so... I'm not sure. I just want to know how to install a firmware that would make everything work correctly on my galaxy; within the warrenty limits.
Check here for a thread along the name of "how to update bell galaxy s2 to 2.3.5" it explains everything.
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Aincalandorn said:
Check here for a thread along the name of "how to update bell galaxy s2 to 2.3.5" it explains everything.
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I already did that but my galaxy is messed up even more.
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Darn... well I tried to flash my s2 but problems occured (such as application error forcing me to leave the application and a pop-up would show, or random shut downs). This made me to flash back to the stock Bell firmware, but even after that there seems to be some problems and also the bootloader logo is now changed to a i-9100 logo instead of a i9100m logo. Please help. I did follow all the instructions that were given in the threads to flash but I guess I messed something up.... Any ideas?
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If you want logo back then flash bell kernel and I do a full wipe. Your i9000m will be back. Actually if you had followed flashing instructions properly you would not have problems with 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 either.
You obviously need to learn more but here is a free tip. Don't even dream sending it for service to bell with i9000 logo! Or any traces of flashing. You would be better of if it was dead. That is unless you like to pay for out of warranty repairs.
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Idan73 said:
If you want logo back then flash bell kernel and I do a full wipe. Your i9000m will be back. Actually if you had followed flashing instructions properly you would not have problems with 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 either.
You obviously need to learn more but here is a free tip. Don't even dream sending it for service to bell with i9000 logo! Or any traces of flashing. You would be better of if it was dead. That is unless you like to pay for out of warranty repairs.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Yep I tried everything.
1) download the firmware I want to use.
2) check kies and all of its applications are closed
3) turn phone off
4) take sim and memory card out
5) get it to download mode and insert usb
6) turn on odin and input all the downloaded files
7) start the odin program
8) once everything is downloaded and loading is complete on the sgs2 take the usb port out
9) finished!
These are the procedures I take.
Anything missing or should I correct?
And also, how do you change the bootloader?
PLEASE HELP.
And what other ways can Samsung detect that I flashed???
InStake said:
Hey guys I asked Bell Mobility about an official upgrade for the Galaxy s2. But, I got nothing from them. They just told me to either contact Samsung or to contact a phone number they gave me. But I'm almost positive everyone else I call will give me similar replys. So if you guys know anything please post!!
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Dont waste your breath with them, Bell have the Worst customer service of all the carriers
Just update with guide in XDA here
DrewVL said:
Dont waste your breath with them, Bell have the Worst customer service of all the carriers
Just update with guide in XDA here
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That sucks............ why Bell.. why..
Is there a way to put the phone to the way it was when it came out of the box. ie: have the normal bootloader and firmware?
Idan73 said:
If you want logo back then flash bell kernel and I do a full wipe. Your i9000m will be back. Actually if you had followed flashing instructions properly you would not have problems with 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 either.
You obviously need to learn more but here is a free tip. Don't even dream sending it for service to bell with i9000 logo! Or any traces of flashing. You would be better of if it was dead. That is unless you like to pay for out of warranty repairs.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Also, do you use the Frankenstein version or the normal version?
InStake said:
Is there a way to put the phone to the way it was when it came out of the box. ie: have the normal bootloader and firmware?
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Do a factory reset. Then flash the orignal Bell firmware, kernel, modem and CSC. Downloads are listed in this thread. If you want to send it in for repair then you will then need to buy a $5 USB jig off ebay to reset the custom ROM counter before sending in for repair.
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Do a factory reset. Then flash the orignal Bell firmware, kernel, modem and CSC. Downloads are listed in this thread. If you want to send it in for repair then you will then need to buy a $5 USB jig off ebay to reset the custom ROM counter before sending in for repair.
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So there is no other way to reset the counter right? And could you give me alink of a trustable one?

[Q] Serious Radio/Signal issues

Hey guys Long time creeper first time poster.
Anyways i picked up a galaxy note yesterday that was bricked for about $175. The guy had soft bricked it recovery and download were still accessible so i simply used odin to reinstall stock rogers from Da_G's thread. The guy said he bricked it because he had a JB rom on there and wanted to go back to stock but odin froze and thats how the system bricked.
Anyways right now i have the system working and running Stock ICS from Rogers. The current issue i am facing is that there is some sort of issue with the signal. The device jumps between Virgin mobile(my provide) and emergency only. Constantly i cannot get a reliable signal on the phone. Calls constantly fail and messages rarely send.
I have tried flashing the stock radio for rogers from Da_G's thread as well but no luck. The apn is correct and ive tried turning LTE off, no success at all. Does anyone in the community have any suggestions this is a really frustrating problem!
Thanks
Joe-Pk said:
Hey guys Long time creeper first time poster.
Anyways i picked up a galaxy note yesterday that was bricked for about $175. The guy had soft bricked it recovery and download were still accessible so i simply used odin to reinstall stock rogers from Da_G's thread. The guy said he bricked it because he had a JB rom on there and wanted to go back to stock but odin froze and thats how the system bricked.
Anyways right now i have the system working and running Stock ICS from Rogers. The current issue i am facing is that there is some sort of issue with the signal. The device jumps between Virgin mobile(my provide) and emergency only. Constantly i cannot get a reliable signal on the phone. Calls constantly fail and messages rarely send.
I have tried flashing the stock radio for rogers from Da_G's thread as well but no luck. The apn is correct and ive tried turning LTE off, no success at all. Does anyone in the community have any suggestions this is a really frustrating problem!
Thanks
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Flash another ROM on it. And keep in mind, it was sold to you as a brick. Maybe it also had the radio issue before you got it.
You did the ICS update via OTA?
Im downloading this rom now "UCLF6 Base Rom Featuring
The Unofficial FJ-Mod Build #11
"RISE UP!""
Will try it and see if it makes any difference.
Agoattamer said:
You did the ICS update via OTA?
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I installed the stock ics through odin i never did any OTA's it says there are none available.
So i flashed a new rom and i still cannot complete calls or send text messages...sometimes it works and sometimes it, majority of the time it is not working...any other suggestions?
What model is it? That info is under the battery.
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What model is it? That info is under the battery.
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SGH-I717R
Have you tried a different modern yet?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
rquiett said:
Have you tried a different modern yet?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
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I have tired UCLF6 Modem and the AT&T Modem.
Joe-Pk said:
I have tired UCLF6 Modem and the AT&T Modem.
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From what I see it looks like they use the T-mobile frequencies but I could be wrong. You may need to give a t-mobile modem a try
rquiett said:
From what I see it looks like they use the T-mobile frequencies but I could be wrong. You may need to give a t-mobile modem a try
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I know that virgin uses HSPA+ frequencies but im willing to try anything can you send me a link to the T-mobile modem? And its safe to flash correct, shouldnt cause a hard brick?
Joe-Pk said:
I know that virgin uses HSPA+ frequencies but im willing to try anything can you send me a link to the T-mobile modem? And its safe to flash correct, shouldnt cause a hard brick?
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Here is a link to the thread with the T-mobile modems I suggest reading up a bit in there before flashing. And as long as you are following the directions I don't see why it would not be safe to flash
rquiett said:
Here is a link to the thread with the T-mobile modems I suggest reading up a bit in there before flashing. And as long as you are following the directions I don't see why it would not be safe to flash
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I went ahead and flashed this modem before you posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679722&highlight=t-mobile+modem
but so far it hasnt made a difference. i will try the one in the thread you posted now.
Tried the stock Tmous modem same issue... any other suggestions. The phone will say its on the network but i just cant send anything. sometimes it will work for 20 mins then it will stop working for a while again.

[Q] Quick Questions: Note Update on T-Mobile

So my aunt has am AT&T Galaxy Note on T-Mobile and I told the store she purchased the phone from to flash the T-Mobile radios so that she can get 4G HSPA+ but the device is stuck on gingerbread and I would really like to update it to stock Jellybean with Touchwiz? If I use Odin to flash the latest update will she lose her unlock? But then will it need to be unlocked now that T-Mobile has 4G LTE in Las Vegas? I figured all she would need to do is buy a new T-Mobile 4G LTE compatible SIM and then use that but I'm not sure. Can the new firmware be rooted and can it be unlocked if need be? Also, she broke the mirco-usb port so is there any way that I can flash to stock without the use of that port? I'm really sorry for all the questions but if anyone could answer them I would be very grateful.
If the usb port is broken, you won't be able to use Odin. Is the device rooted? If it is there is hope! If not, you're up the river without a paddle.
440bro said:
If the usb port is broken, you won't be able to use Odin. Is the device rooted? If it is there is hope! If not, you're up the river without a paddle.
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I know right but luckily the device is rooted and because the shop said they flashed the T-Mobile radios, I believe it has a custom recovery on it.
Whew! I'm glad to hear you're already rooted. You can forget about Odin now. Flashing roms ands modems thru recovery won't lose your unlocked SIM info. First thing I would do is update your recovery. Then you can flash a new JB rom. A lot of newer roms depend on TWRP recovery. You can find that here in the original android development section. Read carefully and follow the install via .zip way. Since you're on tmobile I'd read the post just before this one about JB and what modems are working best. I'm on at&t so I can't help you there. They also remark on what roms they are running. You can follow their lead, or check out all three available roms in the development selection. Again read the developers directions, and make sure the rom is for your device before you flash anything. Then enjoy!
I didn't see any mention of having installed a custom recovery. If the OP hasn't done that he can still update to the latest stock rom using Kies Air. He can get that from the app store.
Being rooted has nothing to do with any of this. Rom flashing only depends on having 1) a pc with Odin and a working usb port, or 2)having a custom recovery already installed.
Flashing a custom rom won't affect the radio you already have, but if you update to the JB stock rom it will flash the current baseband (modem).
Unlocking is permanent. No flashing can change that phone back to a locked state.
Yes, you need a 4G LTE sim card, but under even best conditions you will mostly see 4G only (HSPA+ ).
I might be wrong, but to use T-Mobile's LTE you have to use a stock AT&T Rom. I'm in Houston and we just got LTE here.
Christogq said:
I might be wrong, but to use T-Mobile's LTE you have to use a stock AT&T Rom. I'm in Houston and we just got LTE here.
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Not an ATT rom.... but an ATT MODEM.
That and setting the fast.t-mobile.com APN will give access to T-Mobile LTE.
scariola said:
Not an ATT rom.... but an ATT MODEM.
That and setting the fast.t-mobile.com APN will give access to T-Mobile LTE.
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For real? So I can use a different Rom? Does it still have to be like a 4.0.4 version or can I use something more current?
Christogq said:
For real? So I can use a different Rom? Does it still have to be like a 4.0.4 version or can I use something more current?
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You can use your choice of stock or custom roms with LTE.
UCLF6, UCMB4, UCMD3 can all be used under ICS, JB custom roms. 4.0.4, 4.1.2, 4.2.2 or the likes. Cyanogenmod, paranoid, slim, padawan, it doesn't matter.
On anything but stock samsung you can *#*#4636#*#* into dialer then phone options to change between lte and wcdma or all. Also available under settings/mobile network/preference.
Those are the 3 most current modems with access to LTE. UCLF6 being from the official ICS last year.
scariola said:
You can use your choice of stock or custom roms with LTE.
UCLF6, UCMB4, UCMD3 can all be used under ICS, JB custom roms. 4.0.4, 4.1.2, 4.2.2 or the likes. Cyanogenmod, paranoid, slim, padawan, it doesn't matter.
On anything but stock samsung you can *#*#4636#*#* into dialer then phone options to change between lte and wcdma or all. Also available under settings/mobile network/preference.
Those are the 3 most current modems with access to LTE. UCLF6 being from the official ICS last year.
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How/Why do you know this lol? All I knew about was the *# stuff lol. You have just made my day bro! Thank you so much!
Christogq said:
How/Why do you know this lol? All I knew about was the *# stuff lol. You have just made my day bro! Thank you so much!
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I've been an android since tmobile.
That and being Computer/SmartPhone Technical Support....I constantly try to be in "the know".
Shoot I fix cars now and never changed my oil before 2 years ago.
I tried to update my I717 (AT&T) and have nothing but access to restore or download mode...it errored out, then I didn't do the emergency backup right away. When I tried to do it later, I get about 96% of the way done, and it errors out....
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A lot of newer roms depend on TWRP recovery.
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I don't think there is a dependence on which recovery you use but more of a recommendation. I've flashed many ROMs with CWM that the developer recommended using TWRP and they worked just fine. So, long as you do the procedure right, it doesn't matter what recovery you use.

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OK this is very very simple. No need to unlock sim. Download a rom from whatever service provider ie... att tmobile. The only thing you need is for it to have an aroma installer format your memory put your new Sim card in flash then go and download new recovery for the phone ie.. 900t as your recovery is 900p after then find a stock rom flash new recovery then your new stock rom and poof profit 4g. New phone. Fckn magic and I am a novice who messed with everything everyone else said with no luck best was hspa. But it would always jump towers roam no signal blah blah. Now I feel like I have a new tmobile phone 28mbs download .is the lowest I have pulled.
anyone brick there phone yet?
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rbeavers said:
anyone brick there phone yet?
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Im still using itno problems wifi callingand binge on works fine. I have not touched the modem or bootloader yet still mi3 plus with odin and stovk rom pretty impossible to brick. Ibe actually went back to sprint them back to t-mobile just tobe sure.
You think its that easy... Sad people have to exhort to posting spam on XDA.
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You think its that easy... Sad people have to exhort to posting spam on XDA.
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Have you tried it. Then dont post on my thread what am I spamming a work around that will help ppl. Your sad my friend
so, where is your work, i have note 3 sprint and i want activate 4g in europe
OK so first off...Wow try to help ppl out. You guys r a bunch off asshats, I believe I explained in the first post how to do it. And the last guy that made a post did I say Europe international unluck. My obvious answer would be just follow the one of the other post because unless your staying their I don't even know what carriers they have. But to domestically turn your sprint phone into lets say att or tmobile ir verizon. All notes have same hardware inside the only different is the locked bands you can't use. So I am going to try and make this simple as I can.
1... ROOT
2.... INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY
3.... DOWNLOAD A ROM WITH AN AROMA INSTALL AS THIS WILL LET IT BYPASS THE CHECK FOR THE CORRECT PHONE BECAUSE AS OF THIS POINT YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY IS SUPPOSE TO ONLY FLASH 900P ROMS.. THE AROMA BYPASSES THIS.
4........INSTALL THE ATT...TMOBILE... ROM IT PROBABLY WON'T BE STOCK BUT ONE
5...... REBOOT.
6.....Now YOUR PHONE Is T-mobile or att.
Nit finished though
7..... Download a CUSTOM recovery for the company you switched. to I.e....twrp 2.8.7. 900t
8..... Now you can stop or what I did just to make sure things went smooth when completing the switch I installed a stock rom called the company bam
NO SIM CARD ERRORS AND FULL 4G
AS YOU ARE USING THEIR SETUP UNBLOCKED THEIR BANDS THE ONLY WAY TO TELL THIS WAS NOT THAT COMPANY PHONE IS THE IMEI STARTING wITH 99 and the frame under the battery Haz it mark.
FLASH WHATEVER ROM YOU LIKE AFTER THAT .
PLEASE STOP ACTING AS THOUGH I DID SOMETHING WRONG TRY, RECORD IT I JOHN BEIL WILL BUY YOU A NEW PHONE IF IT DOESN'T WORK. BUT WHEN YOU FIND THAT I FOUND THE EASY WORKAROUND SECRET DONATE THANK AND SHARE TOY STORY PLEASE & THANK YOU
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OK so first off...Wow try to help ppl out. You guys r a bunch off asshats, I believe I explained in the first post how to do it. And the last guy that made a post did I say Europe international unluck. My obvious answer would be just follow the one of the other post because unless your staying their I don't even know what carriers they have. But to domestically turn your sprint phone into lets say att or tmobile ir verizon. All notes have same hardware inside the only different is the locked bands you can't use. So I am going to try and make this simple as I can.
1... ROOT
2.... INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY
3.... DOWNLOAD A ROM WITH AN AROMA INSTALL AS THIS WILL LET IT BYPASS THE CHECK FOR THE CORRECT PHONE BECAUSE AS OF THIS POINT YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY IS SUPPOSE TO ONLY FLASH 900P ROMS.. THE AROMA BYPASSES THIS.
4........INSTALL THE ATT...TMOBILE... ROM IT PROBABLY WON'T BE STOCK BUT ONE
5...... REBOOT.
6.....Now YOUR PHONE Is T-mobile or att.
Nit finished though
7..... Download a CUSTOM recovery for the company you switched. to I.e....twrp 2.8.7. 900t
8..... Now you can stop or what I did just to make sure things went smooth when completing the switch I installed a stock rom called the company bam
NO SIM CARD ERRORS AND FULL 4G
AS YOU ARE USING THEIR SETUP UNBLOCKED THEIR BANDS THE ONLY WAY TO TELL THIS WAS NOT THAT COMPANY PHONE IS THE IMEI STARTING wITH 99 and the frame under the battery Haz it mark.
FLASH WHATEVER ROM YOU LIKE AFTER THAT .
PLEASE STOP ACTING AS THOUGH I DID SOMETHING WRONG TRY, RECORD IT I JOHN BEIL WILL BUY YOU A NEW PHONE IF IT DOESN'T WORK. BUT WHEN YOU FIND THAT I FOUND THE EASY WORKAROUND SECRET DONATE THANK AND SHARE TOY STORY PLEASE & THANK YOU
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Is your modem MI3?
evilvoice said:
Is your modem MI3?
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Good question, flashed a KK t-mobile rom got everything working even WiFi calling no LTE. Odened the t-mobile twrp no change. Tried a t-mobile rom using Oden failed to install. Don't really want to mess with my modem.
Need more info about your phone OP.
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Hi thanks for trusting someone who literally spents weeks trying everything, let's do a check listhet nack at me ill ne here all day
1.apn set to fast.t-Mobile.com
2.using a tmobile sim
3 radio set lte,gsm
I never changed the modem or bootloader I was scared to do THAT. And nut much can do that but no fastboot or liosing adb rights insta brick
I replied sorry and I'm on lp also don't know never went to kk. I'm sure that's prob.not the problem
N900TUVUFOB6-frequentc, ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3
frequentc
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
rbeavers said:
Good question, flashed a KK t-mobile rom got everything working even WiFi calling no LTE. Odened the t-mobile twrp no change. Tried a t-mobile rom using Oden failed to install. Don't really want to mess with my modem.
Need more info about your phone OP.
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Just flash the recovery from your recovery or flash fire
johnb4200 said:
Hi thanks for trusting someone who literally spents weeks trying everything, let's do a check listhet nack at me ill ne here all day
1.apn set to fast.t-Mobile.com
2.using a tmobile sim
3 radio set lte,gsm
I never changed the modem or bootloader I was scared to do THAT. And nut much can do that but no fastboot or liosing adb rights insta brick
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Ok, re read again your instructions.
Flashed the stockish lollipop T-Mobile rom.
I am all ready Sim unlocked, so can't address the sim unlock.
It seems the T-Mobile rom shows the 4G icon when connected as UMTS.
Speed test shows the same 2.5 megs. I get all ready, on any other Rom.
My Verizon phone with the same Sim gets 4 times the speed on LTE.
Thanks for working on this!
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First off, thank you for this thread! I have two questions. What about getting it to work with Straight Talk? Also, what 5.0 ROM did you use that had the Aroma installer.
Just pick onone you like they will tell you if he use aroma on the first page. And yes it will work for straight talk
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First off, thank you for this thread! I have two questions. What about getting it to work with Straight Talk? Also, what 5.0 ROM did you use that had the Aroma installer.
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Yes but the only one I can find is 4.4.2 and I am on 5.0. Is it okay to downgrade to kitkat? Didn't know if it might brick it or not. Just flashed a Tmobile ROM N900TUVUFOB6-frequentc, ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3 frequentc but it didn't have AROMA installer.
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Just pick onone you like they will tell you if he use aroma on the first page. And yes it will work for straight talk
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yes but the only one I can find is 4.4.2 and I am on 5.0. Is it okay to downgrade to kitkat? Didn't know if it might brick it or not. Just flashed a Tmobile ROM N900TUVUFOB6-frequentc, ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3
frequentc but it didn't have AROMA installer.
Just don't mess with the bootloader and you'll be fine
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Just don't mess with the bootloader and you'll be fine
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Yeah so I've been flashing ROMS for quite some time. In fact I use multiboot on my Nexus 6 but anyway. I have 2 Note 3s and just bricked one of them when I flashed the wrong recovery in Flashify. I am going to try and restore it with ODIN and I hope it works. I flashed Darklord's Note 5 port which was absolutely stunning till I killed the phone with the wrong TWRP recovery. The phone had the SIM not valid in another language so I'm guessing flashing the right recovery would have made it work for T-mobile. Anyway, this will be my first brick after all of these years. My other Note is booting now and I hope the T-mobile and Straight Talk sims work. If per chance it does, I can then flash the Darklords ROM and still have service? I ask because you said you can go ahead and flash any ROM you like. Edit: I am having a hard time getting this to work. Is there any way you could just tell me what particular ROM you used because now I tried the Kitkat ROM and it will not boot. Please help. Thanks!
Ok follow the directions next time I don't know if you can Odin because of adb, but Samsung has an app, don't use flashify for this use twrp don't download a T-Mobile recovery till after u flash the aroma ROM then flash T-Mobile recovery then any T-Mobile rom
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Ok follow the directions next time I don't know if you can Odin because of adb, but Samsung has an app, don't use flashify for this use twrp don't download a T-Mobile recovery till after u flash the aroma ROM then flash T-Mobile recovery then any T-Mobile rom
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I completely understand that but can you please link me to the ROM you used or any Lollipop ROM that works? I ask because I cannot find ONE with Aroma installer for T-mobile that is 5.0. The kit kat ROM I just installed is stuck on the Samsung boot animation and won't boot.

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