So I really wanted to get an AOSP ROM after using a GNex for the last two years and after a few months with an S4 with ME7 I realized it would never happen. So I'm looking to sell the S4 with ME7 and have already replaced it with a Moto X Dev Edition.
That being said I broke the 4G LTE SIM compatible with the S4 before I threw it away and now after using ODIN to get the S4 back to stock ME7 the Software Update won't allow me to update to MDK or beyond. I get a message saying "Service Unavailable" "Software Update is temporarily unavailable. Try again later."
I want to make sure anyone who buys the device via Swappa or eBay will be able to update it if they desire.
I feel like maybe it's an issue not authenticating through Verizon's network, so with all that, should I be able to update it if I had a valid 4G LTE SIM in it?
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Fixed the problem but putting CM10.1 on the device and changing the cdma subscription to SIM
I bought a Verizon S4 from swappa that had been rooted and unlocked and used on the AT&T network. With a factory reset I couldn't get my sim to work in the phone and so I used Odin to completely restock my device to stock everything. I took it to Verizon and after a couple of hours of trying to figure this thing out they confirmed that it was not attempting to connect to Verizon but AT&T.
Anyone have any idea how I can make it try Verizon instead? I was thinking I'd be rooting it again but I'm pretty lost.
Hey all. I recently got the International Google Play Store edition of the S4 and was wondering if it is in any way compatible with Verizon? I'd originally signed up with T-Mobile a week or so ago, but am getting really terrible service and hoping to switch. I did a network search and it only came up with T-Mobile & ATT, but could that be because I have a T-Mobile sim in? Tried running in to the store a couple days ago and they popped in a Verizon sim and it didn't work, but I was also using a custom ROM that was in a very early experimental stage. Not sure if that'd effect it. Have since flashed back to stock, but haven't had a chance to run back in to Verizon yet. Thanks in advance for any help/advise.
VZW uses CDMA network. Only VZW version has CDMA radios for VZW network.
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I'm surprised they even tried a sim at the Verizon store. No, the GE version doesn't have the right radios for Verizon's network, and there is no Google Experience S4 sold for Verizon. You could go with AT&T, or sell the phone back and get the Verizon S4.
http://www.android.gs/new-lg-g3-android-4-4-2-update-for-verizon-users-enhances-device-performance/
It might "enhance device performance" some, but it sure seems to re-lock the boot loader so Bumped flashes no longer will work.
Looks like owners interested in non-stock firmware should avoid this update. Looks like Verizon users should avoid the LG G3 altogether, or switch to T-Mobile.
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Looks like people needed to delete their system update app off their phone after they rooted and bumped, but never did for some reason. Live and learn I guess
But you couldn't pay me to switch to t-mobile. Their service is awful where I live. Its cheap, but you get what you pay for.
People should just be patient though. The dev's will figure a workaround soon
All true and I am fortunately safe. I rooted with Stump to be able to freeze with TiBackupPro and made sure to freeze anything that could force an update from Verizon, because I am a long-long time grandfathered Unlimited Data customer. Now I can check, see there is an update, and ignore it happily.
I remember, with my first smartphone a Droid3, Verizon was able to get Motorola to produce an OTA that did very little except keep owners from being able to ever go back to the previous firmware. Might have been to keep owners from unlocking to use the Droid3 on US T-Mobile or ATT GSM...
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All true and I am fortunately safe. I rooted with Stump to be able to freeze with TiBackupPro and made sure to freeze anything that could force an update from Verizon, because I am a long-long time grandfathered Unlimited Data customer. Now I can check, see there is an update, and ignore it happily.
I remember, with my first smartphone a Droid3, Verizon was able to get Motorola to produce an OTA that did very little except keep owners from being able to ever go back to the previous firmware. Might have been to keep owners from unlocking to use the Droid3 on US T-Mobile or ATT GSM...
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What does having unlimited data have to do with freezing VZW updates? You realize it is the plan and not your phone that determines the amount of data, right?
I just rooted ioroot, went to System Update app in app manager and all I eas able to do was force stop. Not even able to disable(greyed out).
Also, I noticed choppy behavior on some lwps. Does that have anything to do with rooting or just need to keep getting rid of bloat.
Not sure which deodexed rom to use. Any suggestions? Trying to use Rom Tookbox to customize.
Thank you to all of you.
Rich
*update- I just froze System Update via Rom Toolbox... I am curious what happens on their end when the update is not accepted.. Prob best to just wait a week or so, unroot, update, re-root.
I still don't know where the root checker is to see if it goes back to 0 before I update; nor can I locate the secret menu # to dial. for VS98510B
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What does having unlimited data have to do with freezing VZW updates? You realize it is the plan and not your phone that determines the amount of data, right?
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If I could no longer root this phone, or could no longer hope for development on it, I would need a different device to use with my grandfathered Verizon plan.
Prior to getting the LG G3, I was still using a collection of Verizon Galaxy Nexus. If the G3 gets "updated" by Verizon to the point where it's no longer possible to develop for, I may have to get rid of it and find a phone that will both use Verizon data, at least, and still be more open. Like the Motorola Nexus6, except it's too big and too expensive, for me.
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If I could no longer root this phone, or could no longer hope for development on it, I would need a different device to use with my grandfathered Verizon plan.
Prior to getting the LG G3, I was still using a collection of Verizon Galaxy Nexus. If the G3 gets "updated" by Verizon to the point where it's no longer possible to develop for, I may have to get rid of it and find a phone that will both use Verizon data, at least, and still be more open. Like the Motorola Nexus6, except it's too big and too expensive, for me.
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Yea I was thinking the same plus when android l hits more then likely it will lock the phone and btw has anyone tryed going into the hidden menu and disabling ota update?
Please use this thread for discussion: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-update-incoming-t2923354
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Just got an HTC One M8 from Swappa and started setting it up earlier today. I stuck my nano sim in from my Moto X and went about letting it install apps and fiddling with some settings. I noticed that I never got cell service that entire time and didn't know why. The sim is not recognized at all in the phone, but works just fine in my Moto X. Another sim card also did not work in the M8. Already contacted the seller on Swappa and he hasn't responded yet. Is there something stupid simple I can do to fix this, or am I stuck having to return the phone? (if the seller ever responds...)
I am also not getting the 4.4.4 update in the settings either. I thought that the update might fix something, but likely not.
AT&T nanoSIM?
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I am also not getting the 4.4.4 update in the settings either. I thought that the update might fix something, but likely not.
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AT&T updates won't come through unless you are connected to the AT&T network. Most other carrier versions don't have this requirement, so its a little counter-intuitive. But if you have no service, you won't get an AT&T update either.
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AT&T nanoSIM?
AT&T updates won't come through unless you are connected to the AT&T network. Most other carrier versions don't have this requirement, so its a little counter-intuitive. But if you have no service, you won't get an AT&T update either.
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Yeah, it's an AT&T nanoSIM from an iPhone 5s.
That whole not getting updates unless connected to AT&T network really sucks.
I should be getting a partial refund of $30 to get a replacement from HTC and everything will be good.
So about a week ago I switched from Verizon to Cricket with my SCH-i545 that I foolishly updated to OC1 through OTA before leaving Verizon *doh, what a dummy I am*. I have had a persistent problem with sending SMS messages when connected to 4G LTE and I am not sure what else to do, here's what i've done up to this point.
1. Checked and rechecked a thousand times the APN settings of the phone, they are exactly as listed on the Cricket site.
2. Contacted customer support VIA zendesk, checked my APN settings again, had the customer service member "refresh" the signal to my cell phone and after that didn't work he shipped me a new SIM card because I wasn't able to access the "message centre" to check my SMSC number like you can on most S4's due to VZW's restrictions (cant access it through dialer codes either, those are also restricted). Got the new sim, he activated it, still doesn't work.
So, I guess my question comes down to, HOW IN THE WORLD can I view and edit my SMSC number is that is the culprit (which I think it might be). My wife has ZERO troubles with her phone and has the exact same setup except she didn't upgrade (thankfully) to Lollipop OC1.
Hopefully someone out there has dealt with this already and I have just missed it although my search hasn't turned up anything. Sorry that i'm not more well versed in the lingo for this type of stuff, and I hope my post is easy enough to understand.
I really hope I won't have to just get a new phone.
Me too
Stuck in the same boat as you. Either waiting for T-Mobile to release their lollipop update or hope for a root so we can get back off the OC1 update. Luckily my GF has a backup phone while we wait for people smarter than us to come up with a fix
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Stuck in the same boat as you. Either waiting for T-Mobile to release their lollipop update or hope for a root so we can get back off the OC1 update. Luckily my GF has a backup phone while we wait for people smarter than us to come up with a fix
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Yep, I just wish I could LOOK AT the SMSC number, that would at least tell me if that is what the problem is or not.
That or disable the freaking 4G LTE so I can send a message. Never again will I OTA an update, lesson learned. Thing is that my wife is on the EXACT same setup, just with the old kitkat instead of lollipop and her SMS works just fine on the same S4 on 4G LTE. Sigh, IDK.
SCH-I545 + Lollipop + Cricket = No outgoing text + no keytones from dialer
Had same issue + no keytones on dialer so can't check VM. I just about bricked my phone trying to resolve it and lost the mk2 BL in the process, could not go back to JB or KK. This was a disaster. I found elsewhere people taking their SCH-I545 to TMobile has same issue. My only conclusion is that the VZW firmware nazis clamped down harder and harder with every OTA until you can't take your phone elsewhere. My XO with identical phone is still on JB with Hyperdrive and has no issues. I won't be upgrading her phone.
I am just about ready to go office space gangster on my VZW + Samsung product. My only recourse with this phone is to get Google Voice, which I have done for exactly $0. On a Cricket group plan with 5 people I only pay $24/mo for 2.5GB of data so if you have 4 people you trust to pay their bill on time there is no better deal. We'll see if that is enough with GV, it probably will be. So all Cricket is to me now is an LTE service and I can use any carrier and my carrier number doesn't matter anymore, it's just a gateway. So if you don't mind assimilating into the Borg GV has some real benefits and will resolve this VZW issue.
In the meantime, I am setting aside the $ I save on Cricket and I will buy an unlocked phone from HTC or LG or Moto when it is time and go CM and never look back.
I'm in the exact same situation with VZW GS4 going to Cricket. Unless I had a lapse in reality, I got an SMS/MMS to go through the very first attempt and not since. That makes no sense. I still receive SMS. And, I get calls. But, sometimes outgoing calls try to send as International.