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So as I was en route to completing a full flash of my Droid X onto Cricket I couldn't get my web working. Two things I hadn't done were my autosh files and my NVRAM from whiterabbit.org I got my NVRAM file from whiterabbit and wrote it to the phone. it wrote. I restarted the phone and everytime it starts it goes to 1x , then up to 3g, then restarts. everytime. Just enough time to allow me to put it into airplane mode so that I can try to fix it. I didn't backup my NVram sadly so if anyone has a backup please send it my direction. It would be greatly appreciated. this is fixable since i can access my phone still.
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Not sure if it means anything but i went into QPST and switched my Mobile IP behavior from mob+simp f/back to simple ip only and it and now it doesnt constantly restart i switched it to mobile ip only, same result, but data still isnt working yet. switching back to mob+simp f/back makes it restart it seems.n
Also noticed that when I turn on my wifi and I switch it to simple IP only it still puts me in a reset loop.
furikazashi said:
So as I was en route to completing a full flash of my Droid X onto Cricket I couldn't get my web working. Two things I hadn't done were my autosh files and my NVRAM from whiterabbit.org I got my NVRAM file from whiterabbit and wrote it to the phone. it wrote. I restarted the phone and everytime it starts it goes to 1x , then up to 3g, then restarts. everytime. Just enough time to allow me to put it into airplane mode so that I can try to fix it. I didn't backup my NVram sadly so if anyone has a backup please send it my direction. It would be greatly appreciated. this is fixable since i can access my phone still.
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Not sure if it means anything but i went into QPST and switched my Mobile IP behavior from mob+simp f/back to simple ip only and it and now it doesnt constantly restart i switched it to mobile ip only, same result, but data still isnt working yet. switching back to mob+simp f/back makes it restart it seems.n
Also noticed that when I turn on my wifi and I switch it to simple IP only it still puts me in a reset loop.
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Did you also write the PRL to the phone after writing the NVRAM? Your PRL should be version 49027. mob+simp f/back will need to be enabled.
If you want to start over, you can SBF to .340 or use the maderstcok zip .340 and your DX will be up to date and fully stock.
I've used bootstrap and rom manager to go back to stock before altering web so that isn't an issue anymore. I've stopped trying the nvram. Everytime I enter the proxy info fully inthe phone manually the phone does the 1x 3g then reset loop. Im guessing something is forcing a reset but can't figure it out. I went into test mode once to force 1x only and keep out 3g but alas it still looped. Ideas? Im also installing log cat to see if maybe a log.can tell me why the phone soft resets during the.loop
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Im using prl 49027. I've narrowed it down to possible glitch. Upon entering the info for the proxy manually it goes into 1x then 3g then reader loop. Ivebeen using a stock backup to revert to prior tweaking so I can keep trying to figure this out if u have a exact method u use im all ears. Or just ideas. Im running out lol
Also one more thing, ive just entered in the proxy information manually via the cell phone and the phone hasnt given me a boot loop like it used to, still the internet isnt working yet so im going to go into QPST and see if just changing the mobile IP setting throws me into the loop again...EDIT: it sends me into a soft restart loop since its on mob+simp f/back again... catlog didnt show anything that i can see sadly. the soft restart forces the log to stop and doesnt show why it did.switched it back to mobile ip only and stopped the reboot cycle but no data at all ugh...
EDIT: used my backup again after the reboot cycle issue , found out that after i end up using a NVRAM i get the boot loop again...so in other words i unfortunately have to factory reset because i used the NVRAM addon, one thing i noticed was it updated 11 things, not 12. not sure why. moving on..
furikazashi said:
Im using prl 49027. I've narrowed it down to possible glitch. Upon entering the info for the proxy manually it goes into 1x then 3g then reader loop. Ivebeen using a stock backup to revert to prior tweaking so I can keep trying to figure this out if u have a exact method u use im all ears. Or just ideas. Im running out lol
Also one more thing, ive just entered in the proxy information manually via the cell phone and the phone hasnt given me a boot loop like it used to, still the internet isnt working yet so im going to go into QPST and see if just changing the mobile IP setting throws me into the loop again...EDIT: it sends me into a soft restart loop since its on mob+simp f/back again... catlog didnt show anything that i can see sadly. the soft restart forces the log to stop and doesnt show why it did.switched it back to mobile ip only and stopped the reboot cycle but no data at all ugh...
EDIT: used my backup again after the reboot cycle issue , found out that after i end up using a NVRAM i get the boot loop again...so in other words i unfortunately have to factory reset because i used the NVRAM addon, one thing i noticed was it updated 11 things, not 12. not sure why. moving on..
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So you did this in QPST:
-----NV items from http://www.whiterabbit.org/android (you must generate this uniquely for your phone, go to the link enter [email protected] replace x's with your 10 digit phone number, make sure 2.7 is selected and download the file)
----Now go to the Memory tab. Under NV Items click Write. Browse and select
the NV Item file you generated earlier. Once its done it will say 12 NV
Items were successfully written to the phone
-----I used the PRL attached to do the OTA. (CricketEVDO_38515.prl). I had to put .zip at the end to upload it, so just rename it to CricketEVDO_38515.prl.
-----Now go to the Other tab. Under PRL click Write and browse to the destination you saved the attached file.
Let me know if this helps at all.
I sent NV items from the whiterabbit but this time it updated 12 items, not sure why it did 11 the first time. i also updated the prl to 38515 still no internet though, going into pst to see if the mobile ip behavior is the way its supposed to, update in a sec
UPDATE: phone was set to mobile ip only switched back to mob + simp f/back. and VOILA. 4:28am two weeks later and BAM internet and voice I will be writing a tutorial basing what ive learned into a stable 99% success rate for flashing droid x to cricket, ive only seen a handful out there and im sure i can hepl someone the way everyne has assisted me. thank you everyone. also just upgraded to 49027 prl for 3g and works great not enough 1x coverage where i live sadly.
I had an issue with Alliance rom. It went from wifi to 4g and I lost the prl and other stuff (said unknown). I only had wifi.
I was able to Odin back to stock. It took like three times as it would not move past the activation screen.
Now, on stock, I flashed TWRP recovering using ODIN, then used the CF root from Odin also. Phone restarted and while I have the 4g logo, I have no phone and the information is missing again (PRL). I do get wifi.
I just used Odin to reflash stock and it is still doing it. I also used the imei tool to restore what I had backed up (EFS). Can anyone help? What is going wrong?
Edit: Phone restarted with root BUT now I cannot make calls (it says roaming) and I am missing the prl and other things again. HOWEVER, I can use wifi, and 4g and no texting also.
If anyone has a clue I'd like to know, thanks.
rlewis312010 said:
I had an issue with Alliance rom. It went from wifi to 4g and I lost the prl and other stuff (said unknown). I only had wifi.
I was able to Odin back to stock. It took like three times as it would not move past the activation screen.
Now, on stock, I flashed TWRP recovering using ODIN, then used the CF root from Odin also. Phone restarted and while I have the 4g logo, I have no phone and the information is missing again (PRL). I do get wifi.
I just used Odin to reflash stock and it is still doing it. I also used the imei tool to restore what I had backed up (EFS). Can anyone help? What is going wrong?
Edit: Phone restarted with root BUT now I cannot make calls (it says roaming) and I am missing the prl and other things again. HOWEVER, I can use wifi, and 4g and no texting also.
If anyone has a clue I'd like to know, thanks.
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Please somebody has to know something. Give me a clue, help me out please.
Have you tried flashing the stock rom modem?
give some info on what s5 you have, G900F? what stock rom have you flashed?
stalli0nUK said:
Have you tried flashing the stock rom modem?
give some info on what s5 you have, G900F? what stock rom have you flashed?
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I actually could not find the stock modem. I DID solve it.
1.) Odin back to stock. It will freeze on the activation screen.
2.) Remove sim card after shutting down.
3.) It will get past that and connect with wifi.
4.) THEN clock on roaming to turn it on with sim in.
5.) Phone will then contact US Cellular to "activate and program." It will finish after a few minutes.
6.) Restart and enjoy
In case this happens to anyone else. Thanks for the help (lol). I've had a Droid Eris, HTC DNA, and a Droid Bionic.
I have this strange problem where sometimes my modem does not work after a clean flash. Usually just making sure the data network preference is set to LTE solves the issue, and after 10 min or less the phone picks up the band. But I've just done a clean flash teamUB 1/11 and its been 24 hours with no data connection. This same build worked fine for this same phone a week ago, but the 1/19 broke the phone so I had to do a clean wipe and go back to 1/11.
I've played with data roaming options in CDMA roaming mode, set to domestic roaming, national roaming. Still no data
Any advice?
This is for a 900P (sprint) - Note that I am on CREDO (uses Sprint network)
EDIT - FIXED YAY!!! FULL LTE WORKING GREAT!
Reflashing the NKD modem for 5.0 +, with advice here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58338773&postcount=12
Changing APN/Mobile settings to recommended here:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/84151-credo-mobile-4g/#entry430448
Iriez said:
I have this strange problem where sometimes my modem does not work after a clean flash. Usually just making sure the data network preference is set to LTE solves the issue, and after 10 min or less the phone picks up the band. But I've just done a clean flash teamUB 1/11 and its been 24 hours with no data connection. This same build worked fine for this same phone a week ago, but the 1/19 broke the phone so I had to do a clean wipe and go back to 1/11.
I've played with data roaming options in CDMA roaming mode, set to domestic roaming, national roaming. Still no data
Any advice?
This is for a 900P (sprint)
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Since last time / last week have you flashed any new modems?
lingowistico said:
Since last time / last week have you flashed any new modems?
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The issue started when I was forced to wipe my system data and do a clean install in order to get the phone functional after boot loop from 1/19 update. so yes, I would assume that the modem built into the 1/11 update I rolled back to (clean install) contained the modem. But, as stated, the 1/11 build was working fine for me before, and not now.
Is there a way to just update the modem itself on this build/phone? I've been wondering about that and wanted to try it if possible.
Iriez said:
The issue started when I was forced to wipe my system data and do a clean install in order to get the phone functional after boot loop from 1/19 update. so yes, I would assume that the modem built into the 1/11 update I rolled back to (clean install) contained the modem. But, as stated, the 1/11 build was working fine for me before, and not now.
Is there a way to just update the modem itself on this build/phone? I've been wondering about that and wanted to try it if possible.
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There is no modem included in TeamUB's roms.
First thing's first, what model are you using? Go to signature settings and write your model there, this way whoever is helping you they will know what they're dealing with.
lingowistico said:
There is no modem included in TeamUB's roms.
First thing's first, what model are you using? Go to signature settings and write your model there, this way whoever is helping you they will know what they're dealing with.
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Sorry, I wrote 900P in the first post, I thought that was enough information. I've updated my signature to contain more information.
thanks
Iriez said:
Sorry, I wrote 900P in the first post, I thought that was enough information. I've updated my signature to contain more information.
thanks
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No need to say sorry man, just mean it makes it easier. Haha you're signature says 900O lol.
1 Install Samsung USB driver for mobile phones
2 Download the NE5 modem one click flasher here
3 Put your phone into download mode (Turn off the device, press Volume Down, Home and Power Buttons simultaneously, Once you see the warning message, release all buttons, Press Volume Up to enter download mode, Now your device should be in download mode)
4 Run the file from #2 and flash modem (if NE5 doesn't help try the other ones).
I don't think it's a modem problem though. IMO it's either the rom or the operator..
lingowistico said:
No need to say sorry man, just mean it makes it easier. Haha you're signature says 900O lol.
1 Install Samsung USB driver for mobile phones
2 Download the NE5 modem one click flasher here
3 Put your phone into download mode (Turn off the device, press Volume Down, Home and Power Buttons simultaneously, Once you see the warning message, release all buttons, Press Volume Up to enter download mode, Now your device should be in download mode)
4 Run the file from #2 and flash modem (if NE5 doesn't help try the other ones).
I don't think it's a modem problem though. IMO it's either the rom or the operator..
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The NE5 throws a <OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid error. I flashed the ND2 version and no immediate data connection, but from past experience it can take a little while for the modem to sync. No idea what causes the delay, but everytime i flash a new rom it can take sometimes up to 30min before it gets a data connection. Been 15min no connection yet.
Couldnt find a mirror anywhere of that NE5 one click flasher. Know of any other hosts? i googled to no avail.
Iriez said:
The NE5 throws a <OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid error. I flashed the ND2 version and no immediate data connection, but from past experience it can take a little while for the modem to sync. No idea what causes the delay, but everytime i flash a new rom it can take sometimes up to 30min before it gets a data connection. Been 15min no connection yet.
Couldnt find a mirror anywhere of that NE5 one click flasher. Know of any other hosts? i googled to no avail.
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Try downloading the tar here and flash it in Odin.
lingowistico said:
Try downloading the tar here and flash it in Odin.
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Update:
I have restored a old backup to kitkat, modem working fine, instant connection. Then I did a system wipe, clean flash to cyanogenmod 1/20 update released yesterday.....no modem. Restored backup again to kitkat, then did a dirty flash to 1/20 cyanogenmod.....no modem.
I think the issue is 5.0 itself. The issue is so random, I do not know how to troubleshoot it. I've installed maybe a dozen CM's so far, and its been a coin toss whether the modem works after install. Sometimes it syncs up after a few min, and sometimes never. its really strange because I had the modem working fine on TeamUB from late december, through 3 or 4 updates until 1/19 boot looped it. Now after that nothing has gotten the data back on other than restoring to kitkat.
When i did the clean install to cyanogenmod, on the startup process where it says 'waiting to activate cellular service' it gets stuck there and never activates the data.
Also, when trying to flash the NE5 tar md5 you linked to, I get md5 error! Binary is invalid. Im supposed to use AP, yes?
EDIT - Changed preferred network type to 3G and after a few reboots got data! Going to change back to LTE now and give it some time to see if i can get it to sync up.
Iriez said:
Update:
I have restored a old backup to kitkat, modem working fine, instant connection. Then I did a system wipe, clean flash to cyanogenmod 1/20 update released yesterday.....no modem. Restored backup again to kitkat, then did a dirty flash to 1/20 cyanogenmod.....no modem.
I think the issue is 5.0 itself. The issue is so random, I do not know how to troubleshoot it. I've installed maybe a dozen CM's so far, and its been a coin toss whether the modem works after install. Sometimes it syncs up after a few min, and sometimes never. its really strange because I had the modem working fine on TeamUB from late december, through 3 or 4 updates until 1/19 boot looped it. Now after that nothing has gotten the data back on other than restoring to kitkat.
When i did the clean install to cyanogenmod, on the startup process where it says 'waiting to activate cellular service' it gets stuck there and never activates the data.
Also, when trying to flash the NE5 tar md5 you linked to, I get md5 error! Binary is invalid. Im supposed to use AP, yes?
EDIT - Changed preferred network type to 3G and after a few reboots got data! Going to change back to LTE now and give it some time to see if i can get it to sync up.
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No luck leaving it on LTE. When I switch back to 3g I can get a connection, LTE set in preferences I get no connection, not even 3g. I've been testing around the city and at my home, where I can always pickup a LTE connection from past experience.
It seems that the LTE protocol within 5.0 is buggy for my situation. If it works, it seems to work fine, but when it doesnt work, it never works. So its either glass is full or empty
Iriez said:
No luck leaving it on LTE. When I switch back to 3g I can get a connection, LTE set in preferences I get no connection, not even 3g. I've been testing around the city and at my home, where I can always pickup a LTE connection from past experience.
It seems that the LTE protocol within 5.0 is buggy for my situation. If it works, it seems to work fine, but when it doesnt work, it never works. So its either glass is full or empty
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There are two versions of labels in Odin. The "normal" says "phone" the one I don't like says "CP". You have the Odin I don't like lol, so yours says "CP". That's where you put the modem. "AP" is for firmware/roms only.
Try these two modems, which I found on this page, NK4 for 4.4 while NKD is for 5.0.
Try Ktoosez kernel and also check your Apn settings, it's supposed to be optimised for CDMA phones and might help you.
lingowistico said:
There are two versions of labels in Odin. The "normal" says "phone" the one I don't like says "CP". You have the Odin I don't like lol, so yours says "CP". That's where you put the modem. "AP" is for firmware/roms only.
Try these two modems, which I found on this page, NK4 for 4.4 while NKD is for 5.0.
Try Ktoosez kernel and also check your Apn settings, it's supposed to be optimised for CDMA phones and might help you.
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Wahooo! Flashing NKD with odin and messing with the APN's has fixed it!!! You rock!
I took a look at ktoosez kernel, what exactly would it bring to me? Always interested in new tools......
Iriez said:
Wahooo! Flashing NKD with odin and messing with the APN's has fixed it!!! You rock!
I took a look at ktoosez kernel, what exactly would it bring to me? Always interested in new tools......
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Congrats! I'm glad it worked out Ktoonsez mentioned in the CM12 thread that his kernel was optimized for sprint/verizon phones in some way, don't remember what though :silly:
Hi guys:
i have looked on google etc. but can seem to find a answer. I bought a LG V20 H910PR (from claro unlocked) im using it on AT&T everything is running super fine but can't get 4G LTE only HSPA+. Is that from the phone that does not have all the bands for ATT or is there is something I need to setup?
Thanks,
Did you change your APN?
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Did you change your APN?
-- Brian
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Yes the phone took the APN automatically
runningnak3d said:
Did you change your APN?
-- Brian
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It has the NXTGENPHONE one I chaged it also to phone but still HSPA+
I will look and see if that model uses the same RSA key. If it does, then you can try flashing the entire AT&T firmware.
runningnak3d said:
I will look and see if that model uses the same RSA key. If it does, then you can try flashing the entire AT&T firmware.
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Thanks
Your v20 supports most of att lte bands except band 17, all other should allow you to get lte with att. are you sure the apn is correct, and have you tried forcing the phone into lte mode?, use *#*#4636#*#*, if this menu does not work, download shurcutmaker from the playstore and search for network mode, that should allow you to open the network swtching menu.
runningnak3d said:
I will look and see if that model uses the same RSA key. If it does, then you can try flashing the entire AT&T firmware.
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Hi,
Were you able to find if the firmware can be installed?
siulmagic said:
Your v20 supports most of att lte bands except band 17, all other should allow you to get lte with att. are you sure the apn is correct, and have you tried forcing the phone into lte mode?, use *#*#4636#*#*, if this menu does not work, download shurcutmaker from the playstore and search for network mode, that should allow you to open the network swtching menu.
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Hi, I also have the same problem. The above mentioned code doesn't work, neither does the software you've mentioned. A bit more help will be appreciated.
Have the same problem on other operator. However if I reset the network settings and don't go into the network options it connects to 4G. If I just open the network settings, without touching anything, it locks to 3G/H+. There's no 4G option in network settings as mentioned. My APN is set up correctly. I did a bit of research and found these threads on Vietnamese forum, google translate was not helpful.
lgviet.com/forum/threads/mat-song-4g-ban-nao-ho-tro-minh-voi.66812/
lgviet.com/forum/threads/up-nhàm-rom-khác-khong-4g.67637/
lgviet.com/forum/threads/sua-loi-mat-3g-4g-lg-v20-h910pr.69517/
If you can't open the links, paste them in google and use google translate option. Any help would be appreciated.
vzeljkov said:
Have the same problem on other operator. However if I reset the network settings and don't go into the network options it connects to 4G. If I just open the network settings, without touching anything, it locks to 3G/H+. There's no 4G option in network settings as mentioned. My APN is set up correctly. I did a bit of research and found these threads on Vietnamese forum, google translate was not helpful.
lgviet.com/forum/threads/mat-song-4g-ban-nao-ho-tro-minh-voi.66812/
lgviet.com/forum/threads/up-nhàm-rom-khác-khong-4g.67637/
lgviet.com/forum/threads/sua-loi-mat-3g-4g-lg-v20-h910pr.69517/
If you can't open the links, paste them in google and use google translate option. Any help would be appreciated.
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the reset method working for me, but this behaviour is weird, thanks though, i really down last week because of this, got scammed h910 version lol
Please see my write-up here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/hardware-modem-modem-firmware-ril-t3744860
-- Brian
I running to other issue, when im on data and then there's call coming, after that my phone locked to 2G, i dont know how many time i must reset network....
runningnak3d said:
Please see my write-up here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/hardware-modem-modem-firmware-ril-t3744860
-- Brian
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Is it safe to root/flash ROMs onto H910PR (it has V10j-CLR-PR software) using the H910 methods mentioned here?
Dhikavolution said:
I running to other issue, when im on data and then there's call coming, after that my phone locked to 2G, i dont know how many time i must reset network....
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Unfortunately I have the same issue, really disappointing. I'll try messaging the seller on aliexpress or I'll try to get in touch with the service on that Vietnamese forum I mentioned earlier. It is obviously software-side error so I am hoping this can be solved.
Also, you can go to service menu by typing *#546368#*910#.
Edit: After a bit of research I came across this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/lte-option-network-selection-t2827499
It is for LG G3 but the problem is the same. Basically Field test-Modem Settings-RAT selection - GSM/CDMA/LTE is a temporary fix. Other methods require root.
In the Field Test - PDP Setting - APN setting I have "LTE attach profile" which is hidden in the normal Network Settings menu. Don't know will modifying this to match my carrier's APN will change anything.
If you are still ARB 0, then you can use the H910 method. If you are ARB 1 or greater you will have to wait for the firehose method.
vzeljkov said:
Have the same problem on other operator. However if I reset the network settings and don't go into the network options it connects to 4G. If I just open the network settings, without touching anything, it locks to 3G/H+. There's no 4G option in network settings as mentioned. My APN is set up correctly. I did a bit of research and found these threads on Vietnamese forum, google translate was not helpful.
lgviet.com/forum/threads/mat-song-4g-ban-nao-ho-tro-minh-voi.66812/
lgviet.com/forum/threads/up-nhàm-rom-khác-khong-4g.67637/
lgviet.com/forum/threads/sua-loi-mat-3g-4g-lg-v20-h910pr.69517/
Hello, I am new to the site, something similar happens to me, I have an LG V20 H910, with the AT&T system it allowed me to select the 4G mode in the mobile networks option, now I changed the system for the company CLARO Puerto Rico And I don't get the 4G option in the settings, I only get 2G and 3G. It does not let me enter the hidden menu either, it tells me that it does not work on this device, I can not solve with the combination * # 546368 # * 910 #, I select the option only LTE, the coverage goes away and it comes back in 3G. Please, if someone solved this problem can you help me?
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H910PR - How to root & install any ROM! (all lineage ROMs verified)
Hey guys! :D I've been struggling over the weekend to get my H910PR rooted w/ a custom ROM installed. I kept getting kernel panics saying 'modem crashed' but was finally able to figure it out. Step 1 - Root / TWRP I followed these steps...
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I have several issues with my US996 on Verizon, running LineageOS 14.1. (I'm not asking in the LOS threads because I figure more people here know the details of this device)
The main problem is I can't get SMS to work unless I set the preferred network type to CDMA or CDMA/EVDO only. I have been using the "VZWINTERNET" APN.
Any time I set an option that includes LTE (including the "Global" setting), SMS/MMS stops working.
Also, the signal indicator works strangely, oftentimes when I have strong signal the signal indicator shows 0 bars.
Lastly, many of the fields in Settings/phone info/SIM Status are blank, eg phone number, signal strength and service state. (Perhaps this is a CDMA/Verizon idiosyncracy since the SIM is not the primary auth to the legacy CDMA network?)
Do I need to flash the VS995 radio to this device to address these things? Is that even feasible? What about what Verizon calls "Advanced Calling" options? Ideally I would love to have VoLTE and WiFi calling as well.
Thanks.
Exabyter said:
I have several issues with my US996 on Verizon, running LineageOS 14.1. (I'm not asking in the LOS threads because I figure more people here know the details of this device)
The main problem is I can't get SMS to work unless I set the preferred network type to CDMA or CDMA/EVDO only. I have been using the "VZWINTERNET" APN.
Any time I set an option that includes LTE (including the "Global" setting), SMS/MMS stops working.
Also, the signal indicator works strangely, oftentimes when I have strong signal the signal indicator shows 0 bars.
Lastly, many of the fields in Settings/phone info/SIM Status are blank, eg phone number, signal strength and service state. (Perhaps this is a CDMA/Verizon idiosyncracy since the SIM is not the primary auth to the legacy CDMA network?)
Do I need to flash the VS995 radio to this device to address these things? Is that even feasible? What about what Verizon calls "Advanced Calling" options? Ideally I would love to have VoLTE and WiFi calling as well.
Thanks.
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If youre device is abr0 you can use the patched dll version of lg up. https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4233875&d=1502007613 to flash vs955 firmware. I have found that the this version VS9951BA01 is the one has fastboot mode and can get to recovery if you want to use dirty santa on it. or if you get to the you have 9 attempts of 10 to enter the passcode. you will then need to factor reset to get the data formated. But this link has the full instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222
Drewc4xx said:
If youre device is abr0 you can use the patched dll version of lg up. https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4233875&d=1502007613 to flash vs955 firmware. I have found that the this version VS9951BA01 is the one has fastboot mode and can get to recovery if you want to use dirty santa on it. or if you get to the you have 9 attempts of 10 to enter the passcode. you will then need to factor reset to get the data formated. But this link has the full instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222
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Thanks for that tip, I will read up on it a bit later.
The main reason I got a US996 rather than a VS995 is the lack of an officially unlockable bootloader on the VZW variant and having to use an exploit to unlock/root it which only works on old firmware leading me into a potential trap if the device ends up in a state I can't either unlock/root or return to stock from.
I already unlocked the US996 bootloader - will that get reset if I flash a stock kdz onto it?
I tried using LGup shortly after I got the phone but I was having problems getting it to work on my Win7 workstation, perhaps I had the wrong version..