Hi there, I got S4 from Verizon, and im using it in europe, lets say that phone is unlocked for using other SIM card (non verizon),
My question is, can i flash it with stock verzion 4.2 (now im using Hyperdrive rom) with odin, and than do the OTA update to 4.3?
Of Course i dont want to lock my phone to verizon SIM... can that happen with OTA update?
AnajaDroid said:
Hi there, I got S4 from Verizon, and im using it in europe, lets say that phone is unlocked for using other SIM card (non verizon),
My question is, can i flash it with stock verzion 4.2 (now im using Hyperdrive rom) with odin, and than do the OTA update to 4.3?
Of Course i dont want to lock my phone to verizon SIM... can that happen with OTA update?
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Which firmware are you currently? Mdk or me7? In other words are you a Safestrap user.?
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AnajaDroid said:
Hi there, I got S4 from Verizon, and im using it in europe, lets say that phone is unlocked for using other SIM card (non verizon),
My question is, can i flash it with stock verzion 4.2 (now im using Hyperdrive rom) with odin, and than do the OTA update to 4.3?
Of Course i dont want to lock my phone to verizon SIM... can that happen with OTA update?
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None of the stock updates have blocked the use of non-Verizon SIMs. If you are still on build MDK, there's ROMs available with 4.3 that won't cause your bootloader to be updated - you should consider that.
Baseband - I545VRUAMDK, Bulild number - I545VRUAME7...
Now im on Hyperdrive Rom - RLS10
Once i did flash the stock system with odin 4.2 version, and i didnt lock my phone.
Which ROM is based od 4.3 ?
Thank u guys
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My question is...should I get it activated on Verizon so I could get the KitKat OTA? Will I lose the unlock if I do that? I'd rather have the phone activated on Cricket Wireless...it'll be cheaper!
gallogj said:
My question is...should I get it activated on Verizon so I could get the KitKat OTA? Will I lose the unlock if I do that? I'd rather have the phone activated on Cricket Wireless...it'll be cheaper!
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If the bootloader is unlocked you do not want to take the OTA it will lock the the device and you wont be able to change roms not sure about being able to change carriers. There are stock roms available with KITKAT running via TWRPor CWM.
Vernox701 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked you do not want to take the OTA it will lock the the device and you wont be able to change roms not sure about being able to change carriers. There are stock roms available with KITKAT running via TWRPor CWM.
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Thanks Vernox! I've been over in the Apple world for a while...so I'll have to get caught back up on Android what TWRP is! I'll do some searching. Is there a good stock rom with KitKat that you recommend?
gallogj said:
Thanks Vernox! I've been over in the Apple world for a while...so I'll have to get caught back up on Android what TWRP is! I'll do some searching. Is there a good stock rom with KitKat that you recommend?
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Sorry I can't recommend anything at this point. I am new to the Note2 as well. bootloader is locked but I did manage to root so I'm content with modding and getting rid of the bloatware
Hello,
I have an LG g3 (Verizon VS985) which is non rooted and in stock condition, The thing is I bought it from open market and I am not a Verizon user which means it is sold most probably after being career unlocked or tampered, Everything in the phone works like a charm but today I got this problem with the software update
The problem is that my phone always gives me up to date status when i check for updates, i thought it must be some problem with the update servers or my phone so i tried updating via Verizon Software upgrade assistant on PC.
The software tells me the same that my phone is up to date whereas we all know that Verizon has rolled out VS98511C update 3 days ago.
The weird thing is that the phone # it shows in upgrade assistant is 000000000, which i think is because it is career unlocked.
I want help regarding the fix to this problem and how can i update to VS98511C , Kindly guide me in detail to get latest updates as I am new to all this and I am waiting for Android L update on my phone as well. I like my phone to be stock for a while because i like new G3 interface, before i root it and install custom roms.
P.S : I wonder how to do the update.zip procedure and will it work ? given the tampered nature of carrier.
adeelazmat said:
Hello,
I have an LG g3 (Verizon VS985) which is non rooted and in stock condition, The thing is I bought it from open market and I am not a Verizon user which means it is sold most probably after being career unlocked or tampered, Everything in the phone works like a charm but today I got this problem with the software update
The problem is that my phone always gives me up to date status when i check for updates, i thought it must be some problem with the update servers or my phone so i tried updating via Verizon Software upgrade assistant on PC.
The software tells me the same that my phone is up to date whereas we all know that Verizon has rolled out VS98511C update 3 days ago.
The weird thing is that the phone # it shows in upgrade assistant is 000000000, which i think is because it is career unlocked.
I want help regarding the fix to this problem and how can i update to VS98511C , Kindly guide me in detail to get latest updates as I am new to all this and I am waiting for Android L update on my phone as well. I like my phone to be stock for a while because i like new G3 interface, before i root it and install custom roms.
P.S : I wonder how to do the update.zip procedure and will it work ? given the tampered nature of carrier.
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Your 2nd to last paragraph seems misinformed - you should NOT update if you EVER want to be able to root and/or run custom roms. Currently, the 11c update blocks the ability to root, and contains an anti-rollback safeguard. I would strongly suggest avoiding it like the plague. Just my 2c.
Actually rooting is not the primary thing here. I like stock rom better so update is the priority.... I hope someone helps me.
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adeelazmat said:
Actually rooting is not the primary thing here. I like stock rom better so update is the priority.... I hope someone helps me.
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Whatever is going on with your phone, it has nothing to do with it not being carrier locked. None of the Verizon LG G3's were ever carrier locked. Even stock unrooted as they ship they will accept any GSM sim. Mine works on T-Mobile and ATT GSM and LTE, for example, as well as Verizon LTE, depending on which sim I currently have installed.
As far as getting your G3 back to factory v10b, you will need to search XDA for instructions on how to restore the v10b .TOT file. Since your intent is to get the OTA to install, destroying your G3 probably forever as far as development is concerned, you are on your own for that project. I have done it. Its tricky but works, but once you are on the OTA afterwards you are out of the game altogether and cannot even restore a working factory image At All, even if you need to.
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Ok tha ks for clarifying... Can you olease explain what is v10b ? Sorry for the noob question xD
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Version 10b is the firmware that Verizon originally shipped on the G3. There has been one update so far. That is called the Over The Air (OTA) update. Your phone will automatically update if it is on the stock firmware (v10b).
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trent999 said:
Version 10b is the firmware that Verizon originally shipped on the G3. There has been one update so far. That is called the Over The Air (OTA) update. Your phone will automatically update if it is on the stock firmware (v10b).
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Ok so the thing is if my phone is on factory software why havent i recieved the update like others...? I mean it should normally.
Does update depend on area because I am outside US right now
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That is probably the problem, being outside the USA and so, I guess not on Verizon's network? If you have a different vendor sim chip installed, that might also block the OTA.
If I were you, I would root you G3 with stump-root, then bump it to install TWRP recovery, then keep an eye out here on XDA for the developers to release a TWRP-flashable version of the safe and useful parts of the OTA (if any) and apply them via TWRP.
Thanks for clarification.... I will do it on the weekend, can i send you PM if i need some assistance during root n all ...?
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Hi everyone,
I bought a samsung galaxy s4 verizon unlocked a couple of days ago but it is using the latest OEM Verizon firmware Android 4.4.2 I545VRUFNG6 that cannot be rooted .... I would like to downgrade using the OEM Verizon firmware I545VZWFNC5 using Odin3_v3.09 and then root ... but my question is, once I downgrade the firmware, Am I going to loose the unlock for the phone? I am using now a T-Mobile sim on the (Verizon) phone.
Thank you very much
demo100 said:
Hi everyone,
I bought a samsung galaxy s4 verizon unlocked a couple of days ago but it is using the latest OEM Verizon firmware Android 4.4.2 I545VRUFNG6 that cannot be rooted .... I would like to downgrade using the OEM Verizon firmware I545VZWFNC5 using Odin3_v3.09 and then root ... but my question is, once I downgrade the firmware, Am I going to loose the unlock for the phone? I am using now a T-Mobile sim on the (Verizon) phone.
Thank you very much
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No. All Verizon phones are factory (for life) GSM Unlocked.
NG6 can actually be rooted though... check the General section... but if you want recovery (SafeStrap) as well as root, then you have to go with NC5.
npjohnson said:
No. All Verizon phones are factory (for life) GSM Unlocked.
NG6 can actually be rooted though... check the General section... but if you want recovery (SafeStrap) as well as root, then you have to go with NC5.
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Thank you very much
HI
few months ago . i have bought a galaxy s4 verison from ebay
everything work fine: calla 3g....
the only problem is that the phone don't connect to 4g Network,when i put my sim card into an other phone i cane recieve the LTE signal
* My phone is rooted
i live in morocco,
my question is : can i flash a non verison room so that i can be able to connect into 4G network?
Regards
Only if you are on MDK, otherwise no you can not.
Yes The same problem for me too , i am running on strange5litre rom v3 , rooted , any help ?! i am also from morocco by the way
Redaouaouine said:
Yes The same problem for me too , i am running on strange5litre rom v3 , rooted , any help ?! i am also from morocco by the way
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it is not possible
Matthew M. said:
Only if you are on MDK, otherwise no you can not.
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Hi
please what do you mean by MDK
this are screenshots from ABOUT PHONE SECTION
i.imgur.com/qH5gBKH.png
i.imgur.com/eWz1w16.png
i.imgur.com/CCs7TnY.png
You are on of1 therefore it is impossible to flash non verizon roms on your device.
Matthew M. said:
You are on of1 therefore it is impossible to flash non verizon roms on your device.
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thanks for your time
You cannot flash non-verizon ROMs unless they have been ported. As far as connecting to your network, you must have the correct radios AND the APN settings, which vary by carrier.
Anybody have stock at&t firmware for s9+ ? At&t appear to have released it OTA to their phones :
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...89?make=Samsung&model=SamsungG965U&gsi=zzc41v
Also need userdata, apparently. I'm new to flashing stock stuff.
I'm going to ask the same question, as I just noticed this release. I'm using an AT&T branded (and locked) S9+ on Cricket, and apparently, I will not be receiving OTA updates... When the files are available, I hope someone posts here. Thanks!
why dont y'all just flash this and be done with it?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-G965U1/ATT/download/G965U1UES6CSH1/286134/
youdoofus said:
why dont y'all just flash this and be done with it?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-G965U1/ATT/download/G965U1UES6CSH1/286134/
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Thanks for your suggestion. However, that isn't the official build from AT&T. The Build Number I'm looking for is G965USQS6CSH5.
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...89?make=Samsung&model=SamsungG965U&gsi=0nsk05
P.S. My phone isn't unlocked... Also, non-member (free) download is not available.