Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
garyfm said:
Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
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Hi mate,
Yes you can flash the network branding free rom via odin (very easy to do)
You also don't need to be unlocked to do so... But keep in mind that flashing a non 3 rom wont unlock the phone and you will still have to do so to use on other networks.
If you need any further help with it then drop me a PM and I'll help you all the way.
Thank you, the firmware flashing went without a problem.
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
kakesen said:
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
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Yes... I used eBay and it worked like a charm.. If you still need to unlock then drop me a PM and I will send you the seller name.
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Check out Supercurio's unlock. It's uploaded on play market.
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Hi everyone, i have just got my newest toys Galaxy S2, came from iPhone tho
Anyway, gonna cut down all the craps and straight to my question.
My questions:
1, how to unlock my galaxy s2? Will it be permenant or ?
2, where can i download the latest official firmware to install my rooted galaxy? I dun want custom and firmware from network carrier but original without any network bundles app
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Have a look at the xda bookmarks in my signature. There's links for CF-Root and branded and unbranded ROMs (all official releases). Each thread has full instructions on how to carry out the procedures, so just make sure to carefully read the 1st post on each relevant one and you can't go wrong.
Hmm.. What about sim unlock?
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k3nn4 said:
Hmm.. What about sim unlock?
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Once you're rooted, use this...
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode
It does take a minute or two, so don't worry and think you've done something wrong.
for the unlock right.. is it permenant ??
k3nn4 said:
for the unlock right.. is it permenant ??
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The short answer: yes.
The long answer: yes it is.
I know that you came from an iphone where everything is done for you, but here there is a Search button - and it works really well. If you cannot find an answer or the answers are confusing/conflicting, then you post a question.
Note of warning: rooting your phone, flashing a non approved firmware or debranding your phone will invalidate your warranty. If you need to return for warranty, then you must return it to factory firmware condition (the ROMs for that can be found via this site) and the custom kernel counter must be reset with a jig - again the information for that can be found on this site.
Guys,
i've rooted my device and now i want to flash an Asia stock firmware (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore) where do i download from ? i've found a link for Malaysia but the size of the file is only 26++ mb.. doesnt seem like a real stock firmware to me..
thanks
still no one can help after a day ????
^ I think there's a Hong Kong one in the ROM thread by intratech. Do a search, and I'm sure you'll find it.
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Hello all i'm new here and have a problem.
I have a Sgs2 I9100P on Orange (uk) and i took it to a shop to unlock.
When i got home and turned the phone on it said I9100 where as before it used to say I9100P. Also the OS was now back to gingerbread but i had upgraded to ICS before i took it to be unlocked. So i thought ok ill upgrade back to ICS through kies like i did before. When i tried to upgrade kies just says it cant do anything to the phone. Its like it doesnt recognise the firmware.
The guy at the shop seemed to having difficulty unlocking the phone and he did have to flash it. He did manage to unlock it but i think he has put the wrong firmware on the phone.
I have managed to find a stock ICS orange network firmware for the I9100P and was thinking to flash that firmware with Odin. I have never flashed my phone but have read some tutorials and it seems straight forward.
So basically do you experts think it would work and would the phone still be unlocked?
If you need more information i should be able to provide. Thank you in advance for any advise anyone can give.
Yes flash orange bvlp6 for gt-i9100p though odin and you will be fine and the phone should still be sim unlocked .l unlocked my phone on GB and now updated to ics and still unlocked dude
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Sorry to jump into this thread but have a bit of a problem with the same ver BVLP6. Im new to all this and i want to root the phone and then sim unlock it.
I have been told i have to find FW thats the same or close and i cant find any.
Can someone link me
O its a I9100p
ICS 4.0.3
cheers
Danny_75 said:
Sorry to jump into this thread but have a bit of a problem with the same ver BVLP6. Im new to all this and i want to root the phone and then sim unlock it.
I have been told i have to find FW thats the same or close and i cant find any.
Can someone link me
O its a I9100p
ICS 4.0.3
cheers
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Use cf-root LP7. Works great for me.
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Hi, my galaxy s3 is a vodafone device but I have unlocked the device to work with a different sim, do I flash vodafone stock or unlock stock?
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Hi, my galaxy s3 is a vodafone device but I have unlocked the device to work with a different sim, do I flash vodafone stock or unlock stock?
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Unlocked stock rom`s brings you the newest version usualy a lot faster than provider rom`s and you`ll have no Vodafone bloatware.
Well the choice us completely up to you.
If you like/want the vodaphone apps then flash voda firmare.
But if your not really bothered either way then tgen unbranded.
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Thanks guys, Ill just post tgen
Hi all. I have Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300. My phone is locked to UK Orange i guess and I live in Lithuania so I cant use my phone. I want to unlock my phone by code, but my ROM is custom.
My ROM: I9300XXEMC2
Android version: 4.1.2
And here's my questions:
1. What is stock ROM of my phone or should I download UK version or Baltic one (I live in Baltic country)?
2. Is there any possibility, that the code will not work?
3. And how to unlock my phone step by step?
mcdovis2009 said:
Hi all. I have Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300. My phone is locked to UK Orange i guess and I live in Lithuania so I cant use my phone. I want to unlock my phone by code, but my ROM is custom.
My ROM: I9300XXEMC2
Android version: 4.1.2
And here's my questions:
1. What is stock ROM of my phone or should I download UK version or Baltic one (I live in Baltic country)?
2. Is there any possibility, that the code will not work?
3. And how to unlock my phone step by step?
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well you can unlock it by galaxsim unlock application. you will not need code. I have not tried to unlock by code... Mine was also locked but i unlocked it using the same app.
doesnt work
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
well you can unlock it by galaxsim unlock application. you will not need code. I have not tried to unlock by code... Mine was also locked but i unlocked it using the same app.
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I have tried all these apps and none of them works.
Also my Phone says: Current command is 186
Bump!
Guys, I really need help!
Applications and patches no longer work, if your phone has firmware later than EMG4. Search and read for more information, others with the same issue.
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boomboomer said:
Applications and patches no longer work, if your phone has firmware later than EMG4. Search and read for more information, others with the same issue.
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I allready know that. But thanks.
But if I update my phone using ODIN to 4.3.2 baltic (not orange) version and buy code does it will work?
Hey all,
I've done some rooting in the past, so have knowledge but it's limited comparatively to the community. I bought an Unlocked Snapdragon S9+ from Best Buy and the AT&T FirstNet service for first responders only works for AT&T branded devices. I wanted to try and flash an AT&T image on the phone if possible. Is this possible? Can anyone offer some guidance on how to accomplish this?
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Hey all,
I've done some rooting in the past, so have knowledge but it's limited comparatively to the community. I bought an Unlocked Snapdragon S9+ from Best Buy and the AT&T FirstNet service for first responders only works for AT&T branded devices. I wanted to try and flash an AT&T image on the phone if possible. Is this possible? Can anyone offer some guidance on how to accomplish this?
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My S9 plus just did the carrier firmware when I put the Sim card into it. I didn't have to do anything else
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tengen31 said:
My S9 plus just did the carrier firmware when I put the Sim card into it. I didn't have to do anything else
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I don't know what you mean by "did the carrier firmware". I'm looking to wipe and re-flash AT&T firmware on my device - it currently has an AT&T SIM card in it.
jgruberman said:
I don't know what you mean by "did the carrier firmware". I'm looking to wipe and re-flash AT&T firmware on my device - it currently has an AT&T SIM card in it.
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Oh well you didn't say re- flash. I thought you wanna to get the firmware on your on
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I don't know what you mean by "did the carrier firmware". I'm looking to wipe and re-flash AT&T firmware on my device - it currently has an AT&T SIM card in it.
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Yep, you can flash the AT&t firmware onto your unlocked device. You would have to download the firmware and then flash it with Odin, you can check the general section to learn more about this and we here can help you through it.
The other thing I was wondering is that I assume that FirstNet works on the AT&t firmware. Technically your phone will still not be an AT&t phone according to its IMEI number, but firmware-wise it will be just as an AT&t phone after you flash it.
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Yep, you can flash the AT&t firmware onto your unlocked device. You would have to download the firmware and then flash it with Odin, you can check the general section to learn more about this and we here can help you through it.
The other thing I was wondering is that I assume that FirstNet works on the AT&t firmware. Technically your phone will still not be an AT&t phone according to its IMEI number, but firmware-wise it will be just as an AT&t phone after you flash it.
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I understand. So get ODIN and the AT&T firmware and just flash? I've done rooting before so familiar with ODIN for the most part, just wasn't sure if I needed a specific firmware version based on having an Unlocked device or not.
And to your wondering thought, FirstNet does work on the AT&T firmware and they WOULD still recognize my phone as an Unlocked device(by IMEI) as per the FirstNet tech support agent I just spoke with. However, I'm hoping that having the firmware would make the device more compatible with the FirstNet service
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I understand. So get ODIN and the AT&T firmware and just flash? I've done rooting before so familiar with ODIN for the most part, just wasn't sure if I needed a specific firmware version based on having an Unlocked device or not.
And to your wondering thought, FirstNet does work on the AT&T firmware and they WOULD still recognize my phone as an Unlocked device(by IMEI) as per the FirstNet tech support agent I just spoke with. However, I'm hoping that having the firmware would make the device more compatible with the FirstNet service
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You just need the latest AT&T firmware that you can find(BRK2 I believe, unless the latest pie firmware has already been posted somewhere), and you will need the patched version of Odin that will allow you to flash a different firmware than your device came with. It seems like AT&t firmwares can be hard to find for some reason but there was this thread which has not been updated I don't think: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ck-official-attoding965usqu3brj5-s9-t3866823. But it looks like that would at least get you over to AT&t firmware and then you could get OTA updates up to current hopefully. You might want to ask in that thread for further instructions on firmware and how to flash everything properly. You would want to use CSC instead of HOME-CSC, to wipe and fully set up the phone, and there is something which I don't know about called USERDATA, which I think might need to be found and flashed also.