Hello all,
A friend of mine is mailing me his old Note 2 from US Cellular in hopes of helping me replace my HTC Droid DNA which is on Verizon. My question is if I can flash the Note 2 over to Verizon to replace my current device? Not sure if his phone takes a SIM card or not. I am also not on a Pre-Paid plan. Hope someone can help me out with this. Thanks in advance.
[email protected]@r3 said:
Hello all,
A friend of mine is mailing me his old Note 2 from US Cellular in hopes of helping me replace my HTC Droid DNA which is on Verizon. My question is if I can flash the Note 2 over to Verizon to replace my current device? Not sure if his phone takes a SIM card or not. I am also not on a Pre-Paid plan. Hope someone can help me out with this. Thanks in advance.
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You would still have to get Verizon to activate it which they seldom do with devices that are not theirs.
zelendel said:
You would still have to get Verizon to activate it which they seldom do with devices that are not theirs.
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So should I flash it and then take it there or still search and hope there is another way? Thanks for the response.
[email protected]@r3 said:
So should I flash it and then take it there or still search and hope there is another way? Thanks for the response.
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To be honest it would t matter either way. You could flash it but the min they check the esn and it's not in their system then it will be a fight.
When I last worked for Verizon we were trained on what to look for and to flat out deny any device not in their system.
I would flash it first but like said it won't matter much either way.
zelendel said:
You would still have to get Verizon to activate it which they seldom do with devices that are not theirs.
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zelendel said:
To be honest it would t matter either way. You could flash it but the min they check the esn and it's not in their system then it will be a fight.
When I last worked for Verizon we were trained on what to look for and to flat out deny any device not in their system.
I would flash it first but like said it won't matter much either way.
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Is there a way to trick the system? Maybe find a way to get a good esn? I'm really trying to get out of this DNA (worst phone I've ever had).
[email protected]@r3 said:
Is there a way to trick the system? Maybe find a way to get a good esn? I'm really trying to get out of this DNA (worst phone I've ever had).
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There are ways but none legal. Which means I can't tell you how.
zelendel said:
There are ways but none legal. Which means I can't tell you how.
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So this "non-legal", what is the chances of it getting caught?
[email protected]@r3 said:
So this "non-legal", what is the chances of it getting caught?
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They are good. Because it would take you using a number already in their system and the first time they do a system sweep your busted.
zelendel said:
They are good. Because it would take you using a number already in their system and the first time they do a system sweep your busted.
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Ok, so that is a no go haha. Thanks man.
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So I lost my phone, of course. Left it on the train, bus, somewhere. If I knew where it wouldn't really be lost. But, I just want to know...is there ANY way I can trigger a remote wipe or lock code onto the phone? I don't have an app installed with device administrator unfortunately, it IS rooted, running the Sense 5 port ATM...anyone out there able to save me here?
psych0r3bel said:
So I lost my phone, of course. Left it on the train, bus, somewhere. If I knew where it wouldn't really be lost. But, I just want to know...is there ANY way I can trigger a remote wipe or lock code onto the phone? I don't have an app installed with device administrator unfortunately, it IS rooted, running the Sense 5 port ATM...anyone out there able to save me here?
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Gotta call Sprint and report lost/stolen. Then makes the device unusable and I'm pretty sure it wipes the phone if its on or when turned on.
Delakit said:
Gotta call Sprint and report lost/stolen. Then makes the device unusable and I'm pretty sure it wipes the phone if its on or when turned on.
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Nope, they just block the ESN, which can be flashed. I was a sprint tech for a while. Lol.
plan b app
psych0r3bel said:
Nope, they just block the ESN, which can be flashed. I was a sprint tech for a while. Lol.
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Gotcha.
beerbq said:
plan b app
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psych0r3bel said:
So I lost my phone, of course. Left it on the train, bus, somewhere. If I knew where it wouldn't really be lost. But, I just want to know...is there ANY way I can trigger a remote wipe or lock code onto the phone? I don't have an app installed with device administrator unfortunately, it IS rooted, running the Sense 5 port ATM...anyone out there able to save me here?
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Sense 5 is 4.1, plan b only works with up to 2.3
psych0r3bel said:
So I lost my phone, of course. Left it on the train, bus, somewhere. If I knew where it wouldn't really be lost. But, I just want to know...is there ANY way I can trigger a remote wipe or lock code onto the phone? I don't have an app installed with device administrator unfortunately, it IS rooted, running the Sense 5 port ATM...anyone out there able to save me here?
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Get lucky and someone will return it. But I could see someone be like oh look a HTC evo lte, turns it on... Oh crap it's not the lte evo. It's the new HTC one! Because of sence 5 lol.. but anyway. I really hope you get your phone back!
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
Lookout Security keeps throwing up a notification that says the following:
Prevention Information
An application has been forced to stop for an unauthorized attempt to access system in your device. It may be safe to delete an application obtained from an unauthorized route. Check now?
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When I click OK, though, it just takes me to a list of applications, with no further guidance about which app it is. Anyone know what this is, what it means, and how to rectify it?
jrtoastyman said:
Lookout Security keeps throwing up a notification that says the following:
When I click OK, though, it just takes me to a list of applications, with no further guidance about which app it is. Anyone know what this is, what it means, and how to rectify it?
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Its not look out it is the Knox software on your phone. I used to get it until I did what is posted here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47141522&postcount=30
copc said:
Its not look out it is the Knox software on your phone. I used to get it until I did what is posted here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47141522&postcount=30
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Ah, OK, saw the shield icon and assumed it was lookout. Thanks!
jrtoastyman said:
Ah, OK, saw the shield icon and assumed it was lookout. Thanks!
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Is rooting the device the only way to get rid of this? Is there a way without root to disable this?
if you are with sprint, if you read the Sprint TOS that you signed when you got the phone it says that rooting will not void your warranty they just ask that u put it back to stock when upgrading or having service done to it. Who has ever went to upgrade their phone and the rep put it in to download mode to check something like that? And when I had my s2 rooted and needed service on the ear piece I just left cm 10 and all my stuff just the way it was and they never said anything to me about it.
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I just left cm 10 and all my stuff just the way it was and they never said anything to me about it.
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I forgot to move my rooted tether app from my home screen and took it for service. The rep looked down, looked up at me, and went to a different screen to work from. Classic.
yeah, when I went to Sprint to have my last phone looked at, the rep asked me point blank if the phone was rooted -- but it was not in an accusatory way, it was more a "I need to know for the purposes of what I'm doing." Did not get the sense from the way she asked that it would have made a bit of difference to her in terms of whether they would still work on the phone.
As an aside, does anyone know what exactly could be causing the alert? It popped up when I was logged onto an airport wifi network, which gives me some concern.
jrtoastyman said:
yeah, when I went to Sprint to have my last phone looked at, the rep asked me point blank if the phone was rooted -- but it was not in an accusatory way, it was more a "I need to know for the purposes of what I'm doing." Did not get the sense from the way she asked that it would have made a bit of difference to her in terms of whether they would still work on the phone.
As an aside, does anyone know what exactly could be causing the alert? It popped up when I was logged onto an airport wifi network, which gives me some concern.
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It is a known issue, not by Lookout, but Knox AND a fix is coming from Sprint. Many threads to be found.
toenail_flicker said:
Many threads to be found.
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Ah, you know, I did search before I posted, but I was searching for "Lookout." My bad.
jrtoastyman said:
Ah, you know, I did search before I posted, but I was searching for "Lookout." My bad.
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Not just you. A lot of folks think it's Lookout. Just letting you know the info is out there.
I have a tough time getting reasonable search results on the forum, but that's just me. I do search anyway, every time.
Hey all,
In case you didnt know, Best Buy has a Samsung specific counter, with a factory trained rep there. I did this firmware update and it locked up my phone big time. I took there, he had the software to over ride everything and put it back to factory original.....Something to keep in mind as we try new things out...
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Hey all,
In case you didnt know, Best Buy has a Samsung specific counter, with a factory trained rep there. I did this firmware update and it locked up my phone big time. I took there, he had the software to over ride everything and put it back to factory original.....Something to keep in mind as we try new things out...
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good to know. thanks. :good:
downhillvinnie said:
Hey all,
In case you didnt know, Best Buy has a Samsung specific counter, with a factory trained rep there. I did this firmware update and it locked up my phone big time. I took there, he had the software to over ride everything and put it back to factory original.....Something to keep in mind as we try new things out...
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We're these services free?
If only they could preform a JTAG for free haha
Harleydroid said:
We're these services free?
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Yes
Might be a real long shot but by chance does anyone know (or think) they would know anything about the KNOX application?
exaltedgod said:
Might be a real long shot but by chance does anyone know (or think) they would know anything about the KNOX application?
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doubtful. wonder if they can warranty developer editions lol
So I am loving the note! What a beast of a phone. The only down side is I feel like a lot of accessory are not out yet. I did get it rooted but I have a few questions still.
1. its rooted and keeps telling me I need to update. I turned the setting off for checking for updates but its really annoying to keep getting this pop up. Is there a way to stop the phone from telling me this?
2. Now that I am rooted is there a way to install the new updates with out loosing root or tripping knox?
3. Since im rooted is there a way to get google wallet working?
4. How in the world did I put up with the evo lte so long?
Anybody? This notification is so annoying!
NissanNick said:
So I am loving the note! What a beast of a phone. The only down side is I feel like a lot of accessory are not out yet. I did get it rooted but I have a few questions still.
4. How in the world did I put up with the evo lte so long?
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Ditto! Can't help with 1 - 3.
toenail_flicker said:
Ditto! Can't help with 1 - 3.
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Thanks! Somebody out there will know!!
NissanNick said:
... 1. its rooted and keeps telling me I need to update. I turned the setting off for checking for updates but its really annoying to keep getting this pop up. Is there a way to stop the phone from telling me this?
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You may want to see if someone has a deoxidezed stock rom or switch to a AOSP rom. AOSP don't have update notifications. The uploaded stock based roms usually have it the notification removed or disabled.
NissanNick said:
2. Now that I am rooted is there a way to install the new updates with out loosing root or tripping knox?
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Not really. Doing any OTA updates always runs the risks of loosing root. You can try using something like Voodoo Root Keeper, but not guaranteed to work. SuperSuperUser has some functionaltiy to try to save root. I think TWRP may it as well. Like the rest or the root keeping tools, none of it is guaranteed to work. In my experience though, they have saved my rear a couple times, on a different phone.
Best policy, just wait a day or two for someone to upload the updated stock rom that has root. Plus, in that time, you'll find out if the update is FUBAR'd or breaks any of your favorite apps.
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4. How in the world did I put up with the evo lte so long?
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Ignorance and not trying to keep up with Jones'
lovekeiiy said:
Ignorance
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And how...
toenail_flicker said:
And how...
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Obviously he didn't know any better, 8)
lovekeiiy said:
Obviously he didn't know any better, 8)
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I'm the "Ditto" and the "And how", not the OP, but I share his pain.
I wasn't trying to imply you didn't know better. I was more answering how the OP possiblely was ignorance about the Note 3, although not the greatest answer.
I'm still on the Note 2. But going from the Evo 4G to Note 2 was a new world open up to me. That may be par for the course when you go from a two year or more old phone to a new flagship. Not that aren't differences now, the hassle or breaking my contract and costs for benefits of upgrading didn't seem worth it. Plus, maybe, if I'm luckly, the Note 4 will be a 6" screen and have the triband to take advantage of Sprint's Spark's network compatibles.
That said, it's can be challeng keeping up with all the new tech on phones. And with that, there is always something better around the corner. I just know I was elided when Sprint got the Note II since I wanted the original Note and the first Dell Streak (5" smartphone). I've bought into the Kool Aid called the phablets and don't see me going anywhere.
lovekeiiy said:
I wasn't trying to imply you didn't know better.
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No worries. Just sayin I didn't know what a horrible phone I had. Now I do. The N3 really nailed the WOW factor.
NissanNick said:
So I am loving the note! What a beast of a phone. The only down side is I feel like a lot of accessory are not out yet. I did get it rooted but I have a few questions still.
1. its rooted and keeps telling me I need to update. I turned the setting off for checking for updates but its really annoying to keep getting this pop up. Is there a way to stop the phone from telling me this?
2. Now that I am rooted is there a way to install the new updates with out loosing root or tripping knox?
3. Since im rooted is there a way to get google wallet working?
4. How in the world did I put up with the evo lte so long?
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I don't understand what everyone's big problem is . You don't want the update notice than update. 2 step process
1] odin the official mj4 file
Can be found at sammobile.com
2] root it via kingoapp
Done
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cherylbaker said:
I don't understand what everyone's big problem is . You don't want the update notice than update. 2 step process
1] odin the official mj5 file
2] root it
Done
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What @cherylbaker said is correct, you will need to Odin the Stock MJ4 and then go through your root method again.
toenail_flicker said:
No worries. Just sayin I didn't know what a horrible phone I had. Now I do. The N3 really nailed the WOW factor.
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I didn't have the horrible previous phone. My situation, I knew my phone had just become dated. I was running three different roms through boot manager, which I needed to switch roms depending on what I needing to do. I have feeling I may not be quite as bad with the Note 2 in a year, but I think it'll be showing it's age by then.
But going to the Note 2, I had the same feeling. It was a breathe of fresh air. Like the tech heavens had reopened. I'm just hoping there is nice leap in hardware from the Note 2 to Note 4. I see the it more it just being a minor upgrade to the Note 3. Kind of like what Apple was doing with iPhone and the S variants.
Thanks guys! I did get it rooted with root-de-la-vega and I am knox 0x0. I also got the notification to go away by freezing the "update service" with TB. Im not sure I want to update at all now, this is seriously the most solid phone I have had in a long time and it works flawlessly the way it is. I cant see any reason to update at all. to be honest im not sure how to tell what version im on now with a Samsung phone lol.
As for the evo, I was not a bad phone, it was pretty good at the time, it is not note close to the excrescence this phone gives you! I will say HTC does make a better "feeling" phone, but I could care less! I want it to run like a beast!!!!!! Plus I put all my phones in cases on day one so what it feels like only matters for a few minutes lol .
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Thanks guys! I did get it rooted with root-de-la-vega and I am knox 0x0. I also got the notification to go away by freezing the "update service" with TB. Im not sure I want to update at all now, this is seriously the most solid phone I have had in a long time and it works flawlessly the way it is. I cant see any reason to update at all. to be honest im not sure how to tell what version im on now with a Samsung phone lol.
As for the evo, I was not a bad phone, it was pretty good at the time, it is not note close to the excrescence this phone gives you! I will say HTC does make a better "feeling" phone, but I could care less! I want it to run like a beast!!!!!! Plus I put all my phones in cases on day one so what it feels like only matters for a few minutes lol .
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Glad you're set. I really hated my Evo, but I had the original Evo also, and Evo 2 couldn't compare so it left me grumbling. Very true about the feel. The Evo feels more substantial to me, but like you I'd rather have the beast (case goes on all my devices day one, too). :good:
Enjoy!
I just don't want to ship it anywhere or give it to someone else.
How do you like the Pixel compared to the V10? Better, worse?
How is the Pixel?
tommy7115 said:
I just don't want to ship it anywhere or give it to someone else.
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Yes, I am the one trying to achieve root on the v10!! Is there any worry of you possibly breaking it? at all?
abine45 said:
Yes, I am the one trying to achieve root on the v10!! Is there any worry of you possibly breaking it? at all?
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To be honest, yes but as long as the phone doesn't brick, it's all right, like factory resets and data loss is okay
tommy7115 said:
To be honest, yes but as long as the phone doesn't brick, it's all right, like factory resets and data loss is okay
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Sweet, I could for sure use somebody testing. I have something for you now if you're willing to try it out?
abine45 said:
Sweet, I could for sure use somebody testing. I have something for you now if you're willing to try it out?
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Sorry I didn't see your post untill now, but unfortunately, I'd have to wait untill Tuesday 4:00 eastern coast time, school problems