One on T-Mobile, one on Three.
What are their branding's like? Should I bother debranding them or would simply rooting and using Titanium to remove the clutter be ok? What about physical branding? I've seen pictures for T-Mobile with physical logo branding on the back of the device, anyone with Three confirm this too? Also, firmware branding... is anything missing from them have these carriers replaced anything with their own crap?
How hard is it to root these devices? Will I need custom/stock Samsung firmware in order to use my phone as a modem/tether and will Three be able to tell?
I have a lot of questions I'm coming from a HTC Desire so this is a big step up for me anda totally different UI.
lol, no-one has any ideas?
Kryten2k35 said:
One on T-Mobile, one on Three.
What are their branding's like? Should I bother debranding them or would simply rooting and using Titanium to remove the clutter be ok? What about physical branding? I've seen pictures for T-Mobile with physical logo branding on the back of the device, anyone with Three confirm this too? Also, firmware branding... is anything missing from them have these carriers replaced anything with their own crap?
How hard is it to root these devices? Will I need custom/stock Samsung firmware in order to use my phone as a modem/tether and will Three be able to tell?
I have a lot of questions I'm coming from a HTC Desire so this is a big step up for me anda totally different UI.
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dont know about t mobile but i know theres no physical logo on three flashing unbranded firmwares via odin are easy and should take about 5 minutes each
rooting is easy takes 2 second using cf root flashing it with odin dont need any custom firmwares or kernels to root
i sometimes tether using three and ive never been charged or anything so it should be fine
Baryyt said:
dont know about t mobile but i know theres no physical logo on three flashing unbranded firmwares via odin are easy and should take about 5 minutes each
rooting is easy takes 2 second using cf root flashing it with odin dont need any custom firmwares or kernels to root
i sometimes tether using three and ive never been charged or anything so it should be fine
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Thanks Baryyt!
Glad to hear there's no physical branding on the Three model, which will be the one I'm getting.
I read something about Three stock ROM's (non branded) having issues knowing when to switch to and from 2G & 3G, can you confirm this? I live in an area supposedly good for coverage.
How easy is it to get back to the Branded firmware? Orange made it hassle for my HTC Desire!
Going to be ordering today, hopefully!
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Hi,
I have purchased a 1 week old Hero (well a T-Mobile G2 Touch) that I will be unlocking. I also want to upgrade the firmware to the most upto date version. I feel more comfortable with upgrading it to the latest t-mobile version of the rom and seeing what its like, i'm sure i'll get bored and try out a custom rom later but for now i want to play with it with the official rom. Several people have told me that I need to unlock the phone and that it doesnt matter whether i do this before or after I upgrade the rom.
But the question is, I will be using this with my 3 sim in the UK, will the phone know my settings or will i need to input these manually, things like internet settings?
Many thanks
Simon
kingnothing83 said:
Hi,
I have purchased a 1 week old Hero (well a T-Mobile G2 Touch) that I will be unlocking. I also want to upgrade the firmware to the most upto date version. I feel more comfortable with upgrading it to the latest t-mobile version of the rom and seeing what its like, i'm sure i'll get bored and try out a custom rom later but for now i want to play with it with the official rom. Several people have told me that I need to unlock the phone and that it doesnt matter whether i do this before or after I upgrade the rom.
But the question is, I will be using this with my 3 sim in the UK, will the phone know my settings or will i need to input these manually, things like internet settings?
Many thanks
Simon
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Make sure the device can use a usim card if you want to use it with 3
i hadnt even considered if it would take a usim - surely it does because the hardware is identical to a hero, also i'm sure i've read other people using a t mobile g2 on 3
I suppose sumone can help me out here. I have bought a
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777 and its locked to the carrier. I have read the Helroz method of unlocking but some people have reported it dosent work and I dont want to try it several times and freeze my phone. People say spending some bucks and getting your phone unlocked by websites like cellunlocker.net or globalunlock.com is a good way to go. But m not sure if those can be trusted. If yes then please let me know some of the websites that can be trusted, that are genuine and fast...or any other working unlocking methods if any. It'll be greatfull
gireeshtty9 said:
I suppose sumone can help me out here. I have bought a
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777 and its locked to the carrier. I have read the Helroz method of unlocking but some people have reported it dosent work and I dont want to try it several times and freeze my phone. People say spending some bucks and getting your phone unlocked by websites like cellunlocker.net or globalunlock.com is a good way to go. But m not sure if those can be trusted. If yes then please let me know some of the websites that can be trusted, that are genuine and fast...or any other working unlocking methods if any. It'll be greatfull
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Unlocking this phone is extremely easy, all you have to do is search.
There is a thread that walks you through the whole process from start to finish. All you have to do is find it.
I really dont know where to search it..I mean there are so many threads and methods and I dont know which way to go. I'l be very greatfull if you send me the link if possible that you know will work. Please
gireeshtty9 said:
I really dont know where to search it..I mean there are so many threads and methods and I dont know which way to go. I'l be very greatfull if you send me the link if possible that you know will work. Please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289395&highlight=unlocking
Yea I have read it. But are you sure it will work? I mean have you tried it on i777?
gireeshtty9 said:
I really dont know where to search it..I mean there are so many threads and methods and I dont know which way to go. I'l be very greatfull if you send me the link if possible that you know will work. Please
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Dude.. I just looked for it and found it in literally less than 2 minutes.. SGS2 frequently asked Q's .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289395
Here's an easy tip.. At least look at the titles of the threads in General and Q&A...
sent from my Galaxy SIII ...haha jk, I FOiLed ya!
Are you sure it works? I dont want to freeze my phone Have you tried the same?
gireeshtty9 said:
Are you sure it works? I dont want to freeze my phone Have you tried the same?
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I haven't no. I unlocked my captivate when I had one but not this phone. Read some of the posts in the thread to see if anyone is having or had problems. I would think it works as I'm sure many have used it and the directions are still there!
sent from my Galaxy SIII ...haha jk, I FOiLed ya!
gireeshtty9 said:
Are you sure it works? I dont want to freeze my phone Have you tried the same?
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It works , tried on my SGH-I777 , Unlocked it on rooted stock and flashed UnNamed on it
I can also confirm it works. Used it on my AT&T SGS2. But remember you will only get edge speeds on any carrier other than AT&T.
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mfreywald said:
I can also confirm it works. Used it on my AT&T SGS2. But remember you will only get edge speeds on any carrier other than AT&T.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
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You must say edge speeds when using a carrier like t-mobile... Which uses the 1700 band... Buf if you drop a sim that works on 850 band it's going to work on 3g or h+ if the carrier have it already..
I have unlocked my i777 using the Galaxy S unlock app.. when I cross the border I use it on iusacell gsm (mexican carrier) on hsdpa network.
Anyone know which cell companies have the faster connections in the Mediterranean? Travelling overseas for work and would like to get decent data speeds.
Which rooting method did you use? There are several methods in that thread and the download links arent working too..
kuduku said:
It works , tried on my SGH-I777 , Unlocked it on rooted stock and flashed UnNamed on it
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Which rooting method did you use? There are 4-5 methods mentioned in that thread..and the download links arent working too..
Real people post in these threads. So you can trust what people say in already existing MANY rooting threads, there are even few STICKIES on rooting.
Search for rooting, just rooting, one word. Look for posts having larger number of hits and replies. I would read the first few posts by the original poster (OP) and then starting reading from the 5th last page to the last page.
If that doesn't help, repeat.
As for the download links not working, you wouldn't be the only one. So then search for words like mirror, download, link, links, db.tt, dropbox, etc If you don't find anything, post in that thread requesting for a download link for the exact file you need. You will know what file you need once you succeed in the search-repeat exercise above.
Sent from myphone.
Thanx buddy Finally unlocked it..one last question. I want to use Cyanogenmod ROM. So can this be done on my phone?? I mean will it be locked again? Do i have to unlock it all again? Please let me know it in brief. If there is some procedure for phones which have been rooted and unlocked and wanting to install custom roms please let me know
Go to Cyanogen website - read the wiki. Go to Development thread - read the CM7 thread on the FIRST PAGE. But PLEASE stop asking people to do the work for you - they've already done the hard parts.
CyberManiaK said:
You must say edge speeds when using a carrier like t-mobile... Which uses the 1700 band... Buf if you drop a sim that works on 850 band it's going to work on 3g or h+ if the carrier have it already..
I have unlocked my i777 using the Galaxy S unlock app.. when I cross the border I use it on iusacell gsm (mexican carrier) on hsdpa network.
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That's because, as far as I know, only T-Mo uses the oddball frequencies.
AT&T phones are 3G world phones. I've taken my various AT&T phones to Europe with 3G (including moto RAZR & BB 9000). That's the only real reason I haven't switched to T-Mobile (that and I'm on a family plan).
And Helroz unlocker works. I've used on my stock, rooted I777. Just try it. I've tried it on phones that don't work, and it just does nothing (but that's why it takes the backup anyway). When you learn how it works, you know what risk there is (if any).
gireeshtty9 said:
Thanx buddy Finally unlocked it..one last question. I want to use Cyanogenmod ROM. So can this be done on my phone?? I mean will it be locked again? Do i have to unlock it all again? Please let me know it in brief. If there is some procedure for phones which have been rooted and unlocked and wanting to install custom roms please let me know
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Before you do anything to your phone like installing a ROM, make sure you read AND understand what you're doing beforehand. You do not sound confident enough to be modding a phone and the chance of you ending up here looking for help seems high. The procedures are all spelled out in their respective threads, so read, read and read. This place does not exist to bail people out when things go wrong because they tried doing something they didn't fully understand. And it is always better to post to an existing related thread rather than start a new one.
Phoenix84118 said:
That's because, as far as I know, only T-Mo uses the oddball frequencies.
AT&T phones are 3G world phones. I've taken my various AT&T phones to Europe with 3G (including moto RAZR & BB 9000). That's the only real reason I haven't switched to T-Mobile (that and I'm on a family plan).
And Helroz unlocker works. I've used on my stock, rooted I777. Just try it. I've tried it on phones that don't work, and it just does nothing (but that's why it takes the backup anyway). When you learn how it works, you know what risk there is (if any).
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There are some T-mobiles phones that work also on the 850 freq. For example the Samsung Exhibit 2 4g this one will work on t-mo and att.
Hello guys just wanted to know how to debrand the note from bell as it is running a little slugishh and i also want to remove all the bell apps without rooting thanks for the help...
What do you mean Debrand it? It litterally has no branding. You're talking about changing the firmware?
It does have branding likeee all the bell apps and stuff all the extra stuff...
Sent from my SGH-I717M using XDA
Just the word that you used is odd, because branding literally means to "mark" something, or it means a certain type. So automatically when I read the title I was thinking you wanted to remove a carrier logo branded on the phone which it clearly doesn't have.
Anyhow, I digress.
To remove all that just root, get Titanium backup and remove all pre-loaded apps you don't want. This topic has already been discussed and you shouldn't have trouble finding out how to remove those apps.
Check the development section and you'll find more information there.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note I71M
Like i said i dont want to root...is there a way to straight flash a official galaxy note update which isnt from a carrier?
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There hasnt been any update yet. We are all patiently awaiting ICS. (Which will come from our carriers.) The only way I can see you getting rid of the bell bloatware is to either Root the phone and freeze those apps with TiBu. Or Flash a Rom which still requires rooting. Dude if you want them gone you're gonna need to root. However I could be wrong there may be a flashable Odin files that get rid of all the bloatware. Im not sure. Go look in development. I just don't know how to tell you any other way. Also don't know if you know this but the International Version is not tied to any Carrier, You can look into that if you're not happy with the Bell one. I also forgot to mention, I have one on Rogers and Bell. The Rogers one seems to be slightly faster. But I only have 2 to compare so I dunno. Maybe you can always sitch carrier if your contract is new.
Sarius24 said:
There hasnt been any update yet. We are all patiently awaiting ICS. (Which will come from our carriers.) The only way I can see you getting rid of the bell bloatware is to either Root the phone and freeze those apps with TiBu. Or Flash a Rom which still requires rooting. Dude if you want them gone you're gonna need to root. However I could be wrong there may be a flashable Odin files that get rid of all the bloatware. Im not sure. Go look in development. I just don't know how to tell you any other way. Also don't know if you know this but the International Version is not tied to any Carrier, You can look into that if you're not happy with the Bell one. I also forgot to mention, I have one on Rogers and Bell. The Rogers one seems to be slightly faster. But I only have 2 to compare so I dunno. Maybe you can always sitch carrier if your contract is new.
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I know you do not want to root my man but I will pay you $30 right now to upload the Bell stock system and then you can go right back to the unrooted version. I am desperate!! No Wi-fi hotspot, no NFC, S Planner, AT&T sucks!!
Yea waiting for ics is unpredictable now...
And like u said rogers note is faster thats why i want to debrand it i used my friends rogers note n there is a good differencee i got this from bell but got it unlocked cause i am with rogers so even if i can Get rogers firmware that would be fine too just need to find a wayy...
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Rooting is your only way afaik with Bell and Rogers. My Telus Note came with ZERO Telus bloatware and I mean ZERO unless I missed something. Luckily, in Canada, Telus, Rogers and Bell did not put their name on the Note like how AT&T removed the Samsung name and used AT&T up on top of the phone. Also WIFI Hotspot (tethering) option is there and not removed. I use tethering all the time to tether to my tablet and several of my Sony Vaios. Lastly, NFC is there and is working.
I just purchased a rooted note from ebay. It's had the radio flashed to use tmobile 4g and so far not too bad. I want to upgrade to ics and try some different roms but i'm afraid to lose the root, unlock, and radio for tmobile. Can I upgrade to ics or even test out different roms without worry?
Im not sure since i dont use tmo...but i read a thread the other day where someone commented and said "if your not 100% sure...do nothing" follow this rule of thumb especially when dealing with non carrier situations.
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housedogg said:
I just purchased a rooted note from ebay. It's had the radio flashed to use tmobile 4g and so far not too bad. I want to upgrade to ics and try some different roms but i'm afraid to lose the root, unlock, and radio for tmobile. Can I upgrade to ics or even test out different roms without worry?
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You will not loose root or unlock. However you may loose the T-Mobile radio but that is no big deal just redownload it and flash it on top of the new rom. Make sure you do tuns of resurch on the rom you want and how to flash to ensure you don't brick your device. Knowledge is power and we all had to start somewhere don't be afraid to customize your device just be smart about it.
Sent from my ICS powered Note
Before I get in to details about my conundrum, let me explain that I have experience with flashing all sorts of stuff with HTC phones, so lay it on me.
Now for what im running.
Rogers i717r, with rogers 4.0.4 on Wind Mobile. Voice/data works...ish
I purchased the phone from a shoddy cellphone liquidator (i know, i know, but I NEEDED a phone)
I poked around in the phone for a bit, the flash counter was at 6, and ICS blaze.zip was on the sd card.
The Baseband is Unknown.
I Have rooted it.
always shows 4 bars and wont let calls go through sometimes in 3g mode.
ive searched though this forum for a week, i see alot of back and forth.
Can i install a ICS modem on jb?
does the flash counter have a limit?
should i just stick with ICS stock and try modems?
get me running in tiptop shape, and i shall donate.
ahcraps said:
Before I get in to details about my conundrum, let me explain that I have experience with flashing all sorts of stuff with HTC phones, so lay it on me.
Now for what im running.
Rogers i717r, with rogers 4.0.4 on Wind Mobile. Voice/data works...ish
I purchased the phone from a shoddy cellphone liquidator (i know, i know, but I NEEDED a phone)
I poked around in the phone for a bit, the flash counter was at 6, and ICS blaze.zip was on the sd card.
The Baseband is Unknown.
I Have rooted it.
always shows 4 bars and wont let calls go through sometimes in 3g mode.
ive searched though this forum for a week, i see alot of back and forth.
Can i install a ICS modem on jb?
does the flash counter have a limit?
should i just stick with ICS stock and try modems?
get me running in tiptop shape, and i shall donate.
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I am not on Rogers, but I think there are many that have great success with Blaze running a JB rom. Trying different modems will have no ill effects, it will either work or it wont. There are many on Rogers that carry a pocket full of modems with them and swap them out depending on the area.
As for the flash limit, if there was one, im sure I broke it long ago.
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captemo said:
I am not on Rogers, but I think there are many that have great success with Blaze running a JB rom. Trying different modems will have no ill effects, it will either work or it wont. There are many on Rogers that carry a pocket full of modems with them and swap them out depending on the area.
As for the flash limit, if there was one, im sure I broke it long ago.
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Im not on rogers either, i need this phone to function on AWS.(wind mobile)
I fiddled around with the APN, and put as one setting instead of separating Internet and mms, it tends to wake up the "4g" faster.
so yeah, i should be fine flashing cyanogen 10.0 with the blazeICS modem? to be connected to a aws network.