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I have a HTC Legend, Bell branded, that I unlocked using a code that I bought online. I'm now thinking about rooting the phone and I was wondering if I do, will that mess up the unlock? Even if it did, could I just enter the code again?
I'm new to the android scene, so I'm sorry for the noob question.
curo57 said:
I have a HTC Legend, Bell branded, that I unlocked using a code that I bought online. I'm now thinking about rooting the phone and I was wondering if I do, will that mess up the unlock? Even if it did, could I just enter the code again?
I'm new to the android scene, so I'm sorry for the noob question.
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Good question, I didn't root mine but I did flash it with another RUU and it's still unlocked
Where did you get the unlock code?
I'm considering unlocking mine too because I'm suspicious that Bell won't update us to 2.2, considering the fact that they no longer sell the phone.
sturk91 said:
I'm considering unlocking mine too because I'm suspicious that Bell won't update us to 2.2, considering the fact that they no longer sell the phone.
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Very true but I contact HTC about the Legend not being sold at Bell anymore and the froyo update, they said that the HTC Legend not being sold is a rumor and that Froyo will be released in September. Maybe its a cover up?
Maybe, but I don't trust Bell one bit, especially not when it comes to support and customer service. If they aren't selling it anymore, I'm expecting the worst.
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sturk91 said:
Maybe, but I don't trust Bell one bit, especially not when it comes to support and customer service. If they aren't selling it anymore, I'm expecting the worst.
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I totally agree with you. Today at the local mall, I went to the Bell Kiosk, not the actual store. So I saw two Bell sales rep because they were wearing the Bell T-Shirt and I mentioned that I bought an HTC Legend a few weeks ago and I heard that Bell won't be selling them due to AMOLED issues with HTC, then asked if there will be a Froyo update and when. All they did was nod their head saying no and said "No idea, sorry"...
As the title says. I'm looking at picking up a streak, one of the beta ones. I know they have at&t issues. but is there anything else I should be aware of?
Are they known to have any issues?
Any known hardware defects?
mssmison said:
As the title says. I'm looking at picking up a streak, one of the beta ones. I know they have at&t issues. but is there anything else I should be aware of?
Are they known to have any issues?
Any known hardware defects?
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Im using it with Rogers here in Toronto... been using it since August. No difference between the Beta and Retail. If anything, it's better because I never saw most of the issues others have been complaining about with any of custom ROMS. Also, by default you are able to install third party apps where AT&T locked it out.
Just so you know though... Rogers IS coming out with it any day now.
I feel silly for not knowing that.. I wonder if it'll be locked to rogers?
I'm using mine on TMO in the US. No problems, functionality-wise. 2.1 O2 ROM. The silver "Dell" logo on back came off in the extreme Texas heat, but that's no biggie. It works like a charm.
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I feel silly for not knowing that.. I wonder if it'll be locked to rogers?
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interesting.. you can purchase it now from dell.ca btw. Though it says it's a SIM FREE DEVICE for rogers only.
http://www.dell.com/ca/p/mobile-streak/pd
One thing to note about the betas is they are under absolutely NO warranty. So if your device fails after buying it, its time to buy a new one. And if the seller's device fails, well, that's probably why he's selling it.
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Looks like dell updated the page and removed the sim free statement.. The price is pretty great.. Just need to find out if it can be unlocked like the at&t one with the card.. Anyone ordered one yet?
mssmison said:
Looks like dell updated the page and removed the sim free statement.. The price is pretty great.. Just need to find out if it can be unlocked like the at&t one with the card.. Anyone ordered one yet?
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FYI....MAYBE OUTDATED but you get an idea.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/11/03/rogers-dell-streak-pricing-uncovered-599-99-no-contract/
Hi All,
NoDo now available for UK branded vodafone Trophy. Updating now
Yay. A reason to get out of bed.
Yeah that is as pathetic as it sounds. On holiday from work, bored.
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I still haven't got it. Why does Microsoft hate me so?
winfiddler said:
I still haven't got it. Why does Microsoft hate me so?
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Have ya tried this yet ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015131
And reports are coming that UK Vodafone has offcially released NoDO.
Anybody thinking of reverting back, rebranding and getting the AT&T specific updates?? Kicking the idea around myself, Data="ATT-US" was the removed string... Please let is know if anybody goes this route...
I just did. Had to roll back to 7008, didn't have 7004. Hope it still works.
Think of doing the same just wanted to wait for someone to report if there are in fact anything different or was ATT just talking.
rruffman said:
Think of doing the same just wanted to wait for someone to report if there are in fact anything different or was ATT just talking.
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I'm curious about that too plus want to see if the Debranding then rebranding causes any issues with getting updates like the ones they are expecting for those who used the nodoupdatertools to get updates sooner then the rest..
Pinger43 said:
I'm curious about that too plus want to see if the Debranding then rebranding causes any issues with getting updates like the ones they are expecting for those who used the nodoupdatertools to get updates sooner then the rest..
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well i did not do the chevron way i did the spoof way that was done at first so i do have a backup of my phone.
Not worth the wait (and sooo glad I did the VPN hack update)
Apparently the ATT exclusive *features* they are adding is a WISPr protocol that switches you to login into att wifi hotspots automatically when near one. To save you (and them) data bandwidth.
The other feature is to allow you to sync your contacts with your att address book. Even lamer.
So yes ATT made you wait this long for nothing.
Lesson learned. Always rely on the fans and community for support, not the ones you have a contract with.
Source: http://wmpoweruser.com/att-unique-features-coming-with-nodo-update-revealed/
asiancuta said:
Not worth the wait (and sooo glad I did the VPN hack update)
Apparently the ATT exclusive *features* they are adding is a WISPr protocol that switches you to login into att wifi hotspots automatically when near one. To save you (and them) data bandwidth.
The other feature is to allow you to sync your contacts with your att address book. Even lamer.
So yes ATT made you wait this long for nothing.
Lesson learned. Always rely on the fans and community for support, not the ones you have a contract with.
Source: http://wmpoweruser.com/att-unique-fe...medium=twitter
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Yes sir. I will not be rolling my girlfreinds phone back just to get the ATT update, waste of time, especially if you live in a small town and have NO hotspots...
raiderfan247365 said:
Yes sir. I will not be rolling my girlfreinds phone back just to get the ATT update, waste of time, especially if you live in a small town and have NO hotspots...
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lol same here. 1 starbucks and a few McDonalds...not worth it. plus i've been on ATT for 3 yrs now and still grandpa'd into the unlimited data usage plan...so no worries on data
I did revert to 7008 and re-branded my phone. I am not worried about ATT's feature. I more worried about firmware updates. I know Rodger's Focus had firmware updates.
I did have trouble with it at first. This post solved my problems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013867
Anyone realizing that ATT made us wait for a feature that switches us to their WiFi hotspots...unsecure open WiFi hotspots. Double stack stupid
There are AT&T-specific changes, and there are OEM-specific changes. I can live without the AT&T crap, but if Samsung has firmware or driver update included w/ the AT&T NoDo update, then you guys may be missing out on them...
Michael.
Michael-Dallas said:
There are AT&T-specific changes, and there are OEM-specific changes. I can live without the AT&T crap, but if Samsung has firmware or driver update included w/ the AT&T NoDo update, then you guys may be missing out on them...
Michael.
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If there are firmware updates of any importance for Samsung Focus phones I see two ways of getting them;
1. anyone who puchased their phones outside AT&T or any carrier(say on Amazon or retail store) I would think they would get the update through Zune or directly from Samsung seeing their phones are not "Branded" which is no different from our "debranded" phones..
2. Reverting back to 7008, use Samsung Registry Tool, rebranding AT&T and then getting NoDo with anything else AT&T is offering..
Pinger43 said:
1. anyone who puchased their phones outside AT&T or any carrier(say on Amazon or retail store) I would think they would get the update through Zune or directly from Samsung seeing their phones are not "Branded" which is no different from our "debranded" phones..
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I'm curious about this comment -- where can you get an unbranded Samsung Focus because I have yet to find one? Do they have the AT&T logo displayed below the earpiece and does it have the AT&T apps/fluff pre-loaded? If so, then that's not an unbranded phone.
Michael.
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I'm curious about this comment -- where can you get an unbranded Samsung Focus because I have yet to find one? Do they have the AT&T logo displayed below the earpiece and does it have the AT&T apps/fluff pre-loaded? If so, then that's not an unbranded phone.
Michael.
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Your right, I didn't realize the unlocked Focus phones being sold outside of AT&T with no contracts still has AT&T label.. Learn something new everyday..*
Guess the revert to 7008, rebrand and update is the only option, not sure what's going to happen to those who used the ChevronNoDoUpdateTool though???
http://www.zones.com/site/standard_page/index.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=145YANHV9PMWP39WG0K5
I'm in the ChevronNoDOUpdateTool boat and I'm guessing that we're going to have to fix it ourselves.
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I'm in the ChevronNoDOUpdateTool boat and I'm guessing that we're going to have to fix it ourselves.
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I doubt it, when MS asked Chris Walsh to pull the updater tool I got the feeling from comments by both MS & Mr. Walsh that both were going to look into a solution to correct the problem, let's face there is no way either MS or the Chevron team will let so many out in the cold on a new start up OS, there was something like 25,000 downloads of the tool..
Will people who got NoDo get this update?
I unbranded, updated, then rebranded.
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c_h0use said:
Will people who got NoDo get this update?
I unbranded, updated, then rebranded.
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My guess is your phone will be shown as Up To Date, I also imagine you can go into Zune and choose revert back to 7008 then you should be able to reupdate to AT&T's version.. Grant you this is only my opinion.. Going to be a interesting week for those who rebranded or used the Chevron Update Tool, especially with rumors of a upcoming Microsoft Update concerning Certificates..
I unbranded then updated via the VPN method then rebranded back. For some reason Zune isnt giving me the option to revert back so guess I will see what happens when they start rolling out the next updates.
I just connected my phone to Zune and it shows a Samsung update available. I am updating to it now. Looks like it saw I had the NODO then offered the samsung update.
this is ridiculous. I buy the unlocked version because they always get updated first, but here we are sitting on the October security patch and the original software that came with the phone while all of the carriers have been getting updates the past two months.
seriously lg, wtf is going on?
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I don't think AT&T has received any updates at all? I mean since I'm rooted and such, I don't receive update notifications - but I don't think we have gotten anything either.
My T-mobile version didn't get any update since October. Don't know where you have your information from.
According to this, 10f was officially released on the 4th. You can use LGBridge or try software update in settings to get it.
kibmikey1 said:
According to this, 10f was officially released on the 4th. You can use LGBridge or try software update in settings to get it.
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nah that's the US cellular version. different than unlocked unfortunately.
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