I have an evo 4g and already has been flashed over to cricket, my question is .......does this flash have any ill effects when installing a new rom?
No, but not all ROM's may work properly.
you'll likely have trouble with MMS if using a rom intended for a phone on the Sprint network. That's really about it.
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Dont know if this has been mentioned before.
Can I upgrade to 2.3 without negative effects?
Sorry if this has been discussed before.
Also, can I flash a regular rom ?
You can but it will require a rooted phone. My first evo I bought I flashed it to cricket and it is no different on the newer roms. The main problem I had was mms did not properly work until jimmy for evo. I rarely am in these evo sections cause I have other devices to concentrate on. My recommendations are root your phone. Do a search for flashing to cricket here and other places for evo, then find a rom with proper epts support. Once that is done, learn CDMA master to change settings if you cannot do it via epts. I am sorry I cannot be anymore help, it has been a long time since I messed with cricket. I switched over to sprint because I was fed up with cricket internet and mms crap. Hope this helps. I had to learn on my own and google is your best friend.
Its another phone I have, which its already flashed to cricket. I was wondering if I could flash "smooth n sexy" for example.
or a gb rom without braking it
beatstork said:
Its another phone I have, which its already flashed to cricket. I was wondering if I could flash "smooth n sexy" for example.
or a gb rom without braking it
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You can flash any ROM, the thing is this, you may have to replace some of the files that you copied over. I run MikGs rom on my Evo flashed to cricket. There is a tut somewhere in this section that works for ANY ROM. That is why I keep the files I may need (telephony.db for example) on my SD card.
But the other items that you changed that require EPST remain untouched. Just the u2nl file you might need if you're on the 45 plan and of course, the telephony.db along with the apn file
Got it, thx.
what if I just flash an sbc kernel with undervolt? without the Rom
beatstork said:
Got it, thx.
what if I just flash an sbc kernel with undervolt? without the Rom
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You can flash any kernel on top of any ROM. The kernel doesn't touch anything related to the flash or files needed to function on Cricket.
Verizon rom is newer 2.3.5. And I need some of the functionality of it. I am tempted to download one of the rooted verizon roms. But do not want to brick my tab in the process. Can anybody confirm that verizon roms can safely be used on sprint tabs?
the actual fully stock VZW rom would probably try and flash a modem update, and that wouldn't work on the sprint tab (and could be catastrophic) but any of the custom VZW roms should work fine other than possible loss of 3g functionality.
pvtjoker42 said:
the actual fully stock VZW rom would probably try and flash a modem update, and that wouldn't work on the sprint tab (and could be catastrophic) but any of the custom VZW roms should work fine other than possible loss of 3g functionality.
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so if youre only using sprint gt in wifi only we can flash vzw roms? nothing else will break?
adrian2pm said:
so if youre only using sprint gt in wifi only we can flash vzw roms? nothing else will break?
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I'm about 99% sure you are correct. I plan on running a Sprint tab this way (wifi only) and will have a definite answer for you in a week or so, but someone will have already answered you for sure by then.
Anyone running T-mobile roms on your canadian or att phones? i am wondering about your experiences and if it is possible. I have read several threads saying yes its possible, and some saying "are you crazy?" so am confused. it looks to me like they have the same hardware, so as long as you do not flash a modem, you should be okay?? someone correct me if i am wrong.
I'm running a T-mobile rom on my att s4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
I've been running one since Loki was released. Haven't even tried an AT&T, not a big selection to choose from right now
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I'm using a T-Mobile rom called wicked v3 with the loki kernel. The only thing is, it was only 4g if i wanted LTE i had to fix the apn and then reboot. I saw LTE after that and been on it ever since.
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Anyone running T-mobile roms on your canadian or att phones? i am wondering about your experiences and if it is possible. I have read several threads saying yes its possible, and some saying "are you crazy?" so am confused. it looks to me like they have the same hardware, so as long as you do not flash a modem, you should be okay?? someone correct me if i am wrong.
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I have tested and ran roms from ALL other carriers on the US ATT device. Just kept adding and tweaking until they were worthy of a daily.
I'm trying to help a friend install some roms on his att gs4. I'm familiar with Tmobile s4 since i have one and often install custom roms but with att phone i see its a little different.
My main question is how do I get a rom on his phone without losing Tmobile unlock privileges he currently has.
also if someone could explain how this whole loki thing works that'd be awesome, like can i install tmo rom on his 337 or only att made roms
he's probably just looking to install a nice stable tw rom that is up to date with either 4.4.2 or 4.3
Stoowyguy said:
I'm trying to help a friend install some roms on his att gs4. I'm familiar with Tmobile s4 since i have one and often install custom roms but with att phone i see its a little different.
My main question is how do I get a rom on his phone without losing Tmobile unlock privileges he currently has.
also if someone could explain how this whole loki thing works that'd be awesome, like can i install tmo rom on his 337 or only att made roms
he's probably just looking to install a nice stable tw rom that is up to date with either 4.4.2 or 4.3
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How to run other carrier roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
All 4.4.2 i337 confirmed roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51130834
Thanks, these are very good links and will be extremely helpful.
I'm just wondering what would happen if after I install a rom what or if I'll have to do anything to make them work with his tmo sim/plan
Stoowyguy said:
Thanks, these are very good links and will be extremely helpful.
I'm just wondering what would happen if after I install a rom what or if I'll have to do anything to make them work with his tmo sim/plan
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The only thing might be entering T-Mobiles apn settings. tell your friend to go to wireless/networks > more > mobile networks > access point names and have him make a .txt with everything there so he can key it in once he's on a new rom
I'm assuming safestrap recovery will allow us to create a good old NANDroid backup incase of anything going wrong
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I'm assuming safestrap recovery will allow us to create a good old NANDroid backup incase of anything going wrong
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yeah, you can back up everything. I'd advise doing only data though
With Virgin Mobile rolling out with the Sprint Galaxy S5 for Virgin Mobile I can't see why people would pay $200 for the phone with a $75-$120 monthly bill when you can get the phone for $479 through VirginMobileUSA.com and pay no contract for $35 a month for unlimited. $45 a month for high data usage users.
Im expecting a HUGE Virgin Mobile based Community for the Samsung Galaxy S5
Really need ROM developers to roll out with a ROM specific or get a flashable .zip going to fix the potential APN settings when flashing a Sprint ROM.
I have installed a half dozen different Sprint Roms on my VM S5 with no issues. Is this necessary, would be my only question.
berzerkus said:
I have installed a half dozen different Sprint Roms on my VM S5 with no issues. Is this necessary, would be my only question.
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What was your steps...you had to change your APN and whatnot?
I haven't done anything fancy with custom ROMs. I have had no problem using the official Sprint ROMs, including an upgrade to NE5. I've mainly made sure to do nandroid backups via Philz recovery before attempting anything, just in case.
I haven't had to mess with APN settings, but they're available at Settings -> More Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names, and can be altered there manually. I've written them down so far just in case, but that's all that's been necessary.
In general, the Sprint stuff has been fine for me, and I haven't had need for anything specific to the VM version.
It might be nice if there was a backup of the original VM ROM just in case someone needs to start from scratch... but I'm not sure anything else is necessary right now. I'm not an expert on this stuff, but for this phone, there appear to be minimal differences from the contract version. Perhaps the boot animation, APNs, a couple VM apps on the phone... but that seems to be about it.
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I haven't done anything fancy with custom ROMs. I have had no problem using the official Sprint ROMs, including an upgrade to NE5. I've mainly made sure to do nandroid backups via Philz recovery before attempting anything, just in case.
I haven't had to mess with APN settings, but they're available at Settings -> More Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names, and can be altered there manually. I've written them down so far just in case, but that's all that's been necessary.
In general, the Sprint stuff has been fine for me, and I haven't had need for anything specific to the VM version.
It might be nice if there was a backup of the original VM ROM just in case someone needs to start from scratch... but I'm not sure anything else is necessary right now. I'm not an expert on this stuff, but for this phone, there appear to be minimal differences from the contract version. Perhaps the boot animation, APNs, a couple VM apps on the phone... but that seems to be about it.
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Thanks, your like the first post on seen on here that confirms what I've been looking for. Installing Philz now. Good to know that you said i can do a factroy official recovery from sprint if i need to upgrade and whatnot.
shadowman280x said:
Thanks, your like the first post on seen on here that confirms what I've been looking for. Installing Philz now. Good to know that you said i can do a factroy official recovery from sprint if i need to upgrade and whatnot.
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I don't know if a factory official recovery from a Sprint ROM would work or not. It would be nice to have an official VM ROM for such things.
I just made a nandroid backup immediately after flashing Philz (and rooting), and didn't have a problem recovery flashing the NE5 zip on top of things. I haven't messed with any other fancy customization stuff.
There's some discussion of VM here and there in the Sprint rooting thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737724
I confirmed that both Sprint and VM had the same phone model number (SM-G900P) and same firmware (G900PVPU1AND2) before messing with anything. I've been fine with Philz 6.57.8 for recovery. CF-AutoRoot worked painlessly (but tripped Knox).
I tried some of the NI3 ROM stuff (which is not officially released), and had problems with services crashing, as others described as well. I reverted to the backup I made before messing with it. I wouldn't suggest wasting your time on it.
Again, I'm not one of the experts on this stuff, and don't know that a Sprint ROM would work for a full factory reset. Be careful messing with things. I'd have had problems if I didn't do a nandroid backup before messing with the unofficial NI3, for example.
For what it's worth, the current official VM ROM (NE5) appears to be at the following (remove the spaces from the links):
w w w . sammobile. com/firmwares/download/36696/G900PVPU1ANE5_G900PSPT1ANE5_VMU.zip
If you want to check it against the Sprint to see if they're 100% identical, the Sprint NE5 is here:
w w w . sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31891/G900PVPU1ANE5_G900PSPT1ANE5_SPR.zip
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What was your steps...you had to change your APN and whatnot?
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Never had to altar APN's either (as the other poster above said). I'm currently using MOAR 2.1 without any ill effect. I have Philz recovery as well. I updated to NE5 using the sprint version, and it did have the activation app after installing, so I'm guessing its the same rom for VM and Sprint. I'm far from 100% certain though.
getting one soon
i have one in the mail and hope to root install custom recovery and roms and such, had sprint sprint variant now am moving to the virgin mobile one hopefully i can help in some way.
guys?
So Nk4=ne5?
mudflap2.0 said:
So Nk4=ne5?
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No.
NK4=NK4
NE5=NE5
The latest VMU NK4 is here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900P/VMU/
Used to be Virgin Mobile customers got low priority on the network behind Sprint customers. Not sure if it is still that way but the speeds were terrible.
Also, I'm only paying $25/month for unlimited all except data. Think unlimited everything is only about $45/month. A lot of peeps can't drop $400+ on a phone. Got my S5 for $100 right after it came out with a contract.
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CCallahan said:
Used to be Virgin Mobile customers got low priority on the network behind Sprint customers. Not sure if it is still that way but the speeds were terrible.
Also, I'm only paying $25/month for unlimited all except data. Think unlimited everything is only about $45/month. A lot of peeps can't drop $400+ on a phone. Got my S5 for $100 right after it came out with a contract.
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Virgin and Boost still get low priority on the Sprint network, granted with Sprint rolling out 1x advanced and allocating more spectrum to LTE the priority may not be as much of a problem as it was in the past (unless a ton of Sprint users are also in your area at the same time).
35 a month!? Woo! Where do I sign up!?