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Hi all, new here
I'm in Australia with the Samsung Omnia 7.
I bought phone online from someone who won it in an Optus competition (Optus being the carrier here).
The phone is unlocked to any network but for about 3-5 seconds upon the phones startup, there is a branded Optus logo that is displayed.
I want it GONE.
What's the best way to do this? I'm running the original firmware, not the new leaked one. I'm also not game to flash to the leaked newer firmware as Samsung hasn't released it officially and I've heard some Aussies have had some issues after doing it.
What's the safest way I can remove this start-up logo branding? Thanks!
change to a different firmware, vol up+camera+power button > download mode> samfirmwares.com firmware(unbranded)! Thats currently the only possibility.
What about by editing a registry entry or something?
I'm not prepared to "upgrade" to that firmware until Samsung releases it (if they do).
They probably haven't for a reason.
try chevron unlocker, install registry explorer search and share!
Is chevron unlocker going to change something about my device I can't reverse? I want full control of any testing I do.
sorry for late reply, the firmware file consists of lot parts (Phone, csc,eboot,pda), modifying a specific file in the archive may remove the startup logo.Just search wiki for answers about the significance of each part.Or better still, wait for the update release by MS see if it changes anything! Chevron won't help!
Most users have upgraded to the firmware available at samfirmware.com I too running omnia 7 t-mobile uk version unbranded by downloading I8700XENJK1. Have had no issues so far!
Any updates on this with new unlocking methods etc..?
I'd really like that start up pic gone if I can!
Gp. said:
Any updates on this with new unlocking methods etc..?
I'd really like that start up pic gone if I can!
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No, like has already been said, the only way to get rid of this is to re-flash the device. You should be able to only flash parts of it though which would leave the OS (and all apps, settings etc) intact. I'm guessing it's the bootloader image that includes the logo you're seeing, so would start there.
emigrating said:
No, like has already been said, the only way to get rid of this is to re-flash the device. You should be able to only flash parts of it though which would leave the OS (and all apps, settings etc) intact. I'm guessing it's the bootloader image that includes the logo you're seeing, so would start there.
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Do you have anyway to do this? There's no tool I've heard of which can replace specific parts of the ROM?
It's a full reflash or nothing, I think.
Casey
Casey_boy said:
Do you have anyway to do this? There's no tool I've heard of which can replace specific parts of the ROM?
It's a full reflash or nothing, I think.
Casey
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For now it is. Even with WinMo 6.5 we had to flash the 2nd start up screen. Then we had full access to the core of OS. Right now we dont. So only way to get rid of it is to flash a brand free rom issue by samsung and not a carrier
Any updates on this now?
Anyone know a registry key that is associated with the start up logo?
evolutionqy7 said:
For now it is. Even with WinMo 6.5 we had to flash the 2nd start up screen. Then we had full access to the core of OS. Right now we dont. So only way to get rid of it is to flash a brand free rom issue by samsung and not a carrier
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Are you absolutely certain about this? The ROM comes in parts and I would assume we could flash only part 1 or 2 if we so wanted?
Gp. said:
Any updates on this now?
Anyone know a registry key that is associated with the start up logo?
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There IS NO registry key for this. The boot logo is displayed long before the OS has even started booting.
I've also installed the firmware from samfirmware.com and I've had no issues at all. I've managed to update to Pre-NODO and NODO without any pain (apart from having to use the Hungarian Hack to get NODO early).
I've seen no downsides from my perspective.
The only risk I can see is that no carriers will have tested WP7 against this firmware until it's officially released by Samsung.
if you have a 4.10.1.9 bootloader, there's no possibility to change your rom....forget it.
right now, this bootloader fail to upgrade... no download mode ability at omnia 7
mughalgxt said:
change to a different firmware, vol up+camera+power button > download mode> samfirmwares.com firmware(unbranded)! Thats currently the only possibility.
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Hello everyone, Im new to the site. I too purchased, what I thought to be unbranded, a mobile over the internet that was branded with T-Mobile Germany. Im in Australia. I can use my Optus SIM Card. But what was worrying me is what affects a branded phone (especially from another country) would have on me and my usage, especially with the new Mango update.
Now unless someone can tell me that it really doesnt make any difference to how the phone will work, I want it unbranded for safety sake. That being said, my quote above, This firmware, obviously it sounds custom and not official. If I install this firmware, any Windows Update up until this point (Not Mango), will it still install via zune? and will it take on the Mango update when thats out?
Thanks guys
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Now unless someone can tell me that it really doesnt make any difference to how the phone will work, I want it unbranded for safety sake. That being said, my quote above, This firmware, obviously it sounds custom and not official. If I install this firmware, any Windows Update up until this point (Not Mango), will it still install via zune? and will it take on the Mango update when thats out?
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I believe samfirmware just releases leaked firmware. They are therefore all "official" in a sense and the unbranded ones should just be firmware for the unbranded devices.
If you're using a branded phone, the official updates will roll out when the original carrier certifies it. Apart from that and the boot branding, there shouldn't be many differences.
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Hello everyone, Im new to the site. I too purchased, what I thought to be unbranded, a mobile over the internet that was branded with T-Mobile Germany. Im in Australia. I can use my Optus SIM Card. But what was worrying me is what affects a branded phone (especially from another country) would have on me and my usage, especially with the new Mango update.
Now unless someone can tell me that it really doesnt make any difference to how the phone will work, I want it unbranded for safety sake. That being said, my quote above, This firmware, obviously it sounds custom and not official. If I install this firmware, any Windows Update up until this point (Not Mango), will it still install via zune? and will it take on the Mango update when thats out?
Thanks guys
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Branded won't make any difference to your experience. But you can flash the unbranded ROM it's easy enough and you should still get the Mango update.
So?
GP, have you gotten rid of it yet?
Sherwet said:
GP, have you gotten rid of it yet?
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Just flash an unbranded ROM dude, really easy
The second screen, the carrier logo, is simple mologo.bmp file... If you replace it with some file explorer, you are done
Hey Guys,
I have recently purchased a T-mob UK Omnia 7 and am willing to flash it with a non-branded rom. I am confident enough in how to do it. Are the roms available from samifirmware unbranded?
The thing I wanted to ask was, after flashing the rom, am I going to receive notifications for updates? Is the phone going to update? The reason I am asking is that I noticed some people are facing problems when updating the post-nodo update.
thanks
Hey,
I just did the same that you want to do. Flashed the Omnia 7 with the
Firmware Version I8700XXJK1 and "de-branded" my phone with that.
After flashing I got a message that the pre-nodo update is available.
After updating the Omnia 7 to 7008 I thought I will get the NoDo Update but nothing came yet....
Hope that this won't take too long
Mordanius said:
Hey,
I just did the same that you want to do. Flashed the Omnia 7 with the
Firmware Version I8700XXJK1 and "de-branded" my phone with that.
After flashing I got a message that the pre-nodo update is available.
After updating the Omnia 7 to 7008 I thought I will get the NoDo Update but nothing came yet....
Hope that this won't take too long
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Hopefully. I just hope that we will be able to get the following updates as well as nodo. Any thoughts anyone?
I am coming from Android and still getting used to the differences.
No wonder those ROMS are branded, but are they truly?
Roms posted on samfirmware, are all branded but some does not have a splash screen for operator logo, there seem to be some 000-88 carrier code to deal with. I had my Omnia 7 on Orange, I flashed it with DBTJK1 from samfirmware, it picked up the pre-nodo update right away. NoDo, however was not available as of yesterday.
Having checked on Microsoft's website, I learnt that Orange was delivering all available updates. So, I tweaked back my registry to ORG-GB (Originally noted from my official ROM before replacing it), the restarted my phone and NoDo was available.
So just hack your registry for the carrier or any unbranded code and you shall get the update right away.
xdamir said:
No wonder those ROMS are branded, but are they truly?
Roms posted on samfirmware, are all branded but some does not have a splash screen for operator logo, there seem to be some 000-88 carrier code to deal with. I had my Omnia 7 on Orange, I flashed it with DBTJK1 from samfirmware, it picked up the pre-nodo update right away. NoDo, however was not available as of yesterday.
Having checked on Microsoft's website, I learnt that Orange was delivering all available updates. So, I tweaked back my registry to ORG-GB (Originally noted from my official ROM before replacing it), the restarted my phone and NoDo was available.
So just hack your registry for the carrier or any unbranded code and you shall get the update right away.
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Can you please help me finding a guide how to tweak the carrier version? Ive been looking for it whole day with no luck.
Just download Chevron wp7 updater, updates your none branded splash rom to nodo, make sure you prevent lock it on prenodo, then you got a awesome hacked phone, mango not coming out till a longgg time so enjoy most of it, I am!
Sent from my OMNIA7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
PS. My phone was t mobile jk1 speeded my phone up 2x then nodo blew it away, now I got a phone with no tmobile splash as for thefuture.updates worrry about them when they come, have problems flashing? Buy a s9000i galaxy jig on eebay for 3 pounds, hope I helped, cheers
Sent from my OMNIA7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
If you want to keep your tmobile just chevronwp7 it and use the debrand.xap with toms cap tool see windows developer section for wp7 tools, also Omnis 7 developement
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stopmybeat said:
If you want to keep your tmobile just chevronwp7 it and use the debrand.xap with toms cap tool see windows developer section for wp7 tools, also Omnis 7 developement
Sent from my OMNIA7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Please stop, you've said the same thing three times now.
I have tried flashing the DBTJK1 firmware today and I got the feburary update but not nodo. I even tried setting the carrier to ORG-GB and rebooting the phone with no luck. If anyone can give any advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.
I flahed my Omnia 7 with the "I8700 XEN I8700XENJK1" ROM, andthe day after I got the NoDo through Zune.
So no "blocking" of updates here in Denmark on "3"
UPDATE: Sorry, I've misread your ROM-version
So, what is the real difference between these firmware versions:
I8700XXJK1 - DBT
I8700XXJK1 - XEN
I8700XXJK1 - BSE
Coming from Germany I just flashed the DBT and got the pre-NoDo but
NO NODO
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So just hack your registry for the carrier or any unbranded code and you shall get the update right away.
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Would you be so kind and let us know which unbranded code to use or how to get that?
Changing carrier code does *not* force the update down, been there and done that.
However if your gullible to try, unbranded code is 000-88
MrSkiba said:
Changing carrier code does *not* force the update down, been there and done that.
However if your gullible to try, unbranded code is 000-88
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Thanks for that mate, and how can I fix this in the registry? I guess I have to unlock the device again.....but don't want to do this anymore.
I just want to receive the NoDo Update with my - now unbranded - WP7 !!!
Yep, you need to unlock the device and modify the registry settings, however if you've flashed with any of the unbranded ROMs on samfirmware, it'll already be sitting on 000-88.
MrSkiba said:
Yep, you need to unlock the device and modify the registry settings, however if you've flashed with any of the unbranded ROMs on samfirmware, it'll already be sitting on 000-88.
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Thanks, didnt know that the roms available at samfirmware are set to that code. Good news for me.
Many thanks for these informations. I flashed my Omnia 7 with the I8700XXJK1 - DBT ROM and can confirm that the registry setting is set to 000-88.
But the Problem is that I still receive no NoDo and I am getting nervous.....
Updated it before with Chevron, then flashed it down to the Original Samsung I8700XXJK1 - DBT...7004
Now I am on 7008 hanging......
Anything went wrong?
The NoDo update seems to be selective, the way it selects is unknown, if you don't get it immediately, don't worry about it, it'll eventually come your way. Theres no method I've found in forcing the update down (even the zune timing trick seems a bit of a hoax to me).
I've contacted my Samsung Support Centre and I'm querying what unbranded UK firmware they have and whether its preloaded with NoDo. They will probably get back to me within the week.
read what I said, the 3 times are for your benefit, update via the way I said no Zune, cheers
Sent from my OMNIA7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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The NoDo update seems to be selective, the way it selects is unknown, if you don't get it immediately, don't worry about it, it'll eventually come your way. Theres no method I've found in forcing the update down (even the zune timing trick seems a bit of a hoax to me).
I've contacted my Samsung Support Centre and I'm querying what unbranded UK firmware they have and whether its preloaded with NoDo. They will probably get back to me within the week.
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This is the most useful thing anyone has ever said, I'll hold on for the moment. Please let us know what's going on with the UK unbranded firmware, thankyou.
Just upgraded from mango rc and there is no skype, can't find how to make mp3 work as a ringtone, also cannot find function which lets me translate text using the camera.
What carrier are you on, and has your phone been debranded?
I still haven't recieved my mango update... I have a Telus phone that has been registry debranded. I'm running it on AT&T's network.
Try re-branding it.
riauba said:
Just upgraded from mango rc and there is no skype, can't find how to make mp3 work as a ringtone, also cannot find function which lets me translate text using the camera.
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Skype hasn't been released yet AFAIK. There are guides on how to make MP3s that can be used on Mango as ringtones, for example: http://wintellect.com/CS/blogs/jgar...-custom-ringtones-in-windows-phone-mango.aspx
Text translation is done from Bing (the search button) and then you select "vision".
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Try re-branding it.
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That's my next step, but I wanted to see if anyone with a registry de-branded phone had received an update already. So has everyone here gotten their update but me?
EDIT: I forced the update via Ziko's post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279960 and the update is currently installing.
I flashed a different ROM, so my phone went back to 7389. It updated to 7392 and got stuck there. So I updated it to the Mango beta via the proper beta provisioning app, and from there it went to 7720 + LG drivers.
I am on Vodafone Spain with an AppHub developer account running build 7712 on my LG Optimus 7 and I have received the ISV 7720 update without forcing it. But it won't go beyond step 6 of the update process (restarting your phone) saying there are some missing drivers or something.
Missing drivers? Odd. Have you tried a different computer?
I'm on ATT as well.... didn't get the option to upgrade, but this worked
http://gizmodo.com/5844454/you-can-force-the-windows-phone-75-mango-update-right-now
It did take a couple of trys, there is a "sweet" spot to disconneccting the comptuer from the internet, and it says to wait 30 seconds, but it took more like 2 minutes. It did come up eventually thought, and I am running 7.5
sonus said:
What carrier are you on, and has your phone been debranded?
I still haven't recieved my mango update... I have a Telus phone that has been registry debranded. I'm running it on AT&T's network.
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I'm on Vodafone uk and i unlocked my phone before.
heard that the 8107 update is being rolled out...has anyone with a dvp got it? any new features?
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heard that the 8107 update is being rolled out...has anyone with a dvp got it? any new features?
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Repetively checked via zune since we first heard about the 8107 and still says its current with 7740 Factory unlocked AWS 16GB DVP in Canada.
Hoping that this update would bring meaningful features but alas, it'll probably be a letdown. Really want to like the DVP.
Also, no 8107 update yet on a TMO HD7 either.
No update on Europe Stock Unlocked DVP 8 Gb too...
The update will eventually come. Just be patient.
No problem for waiting. This minor update doesn't contain importang things, just little bug fixes, that I don't see at all...
Anyone have faith in their carrier requesting the update?
http://wmpoweruser.com/microsoft-cl...est-it/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
not that the disappearing keyboard is a serious issue?
Is there anyone willing / able to put together a .cab sender package to force us from 7720 to 7740 and then from 7740 to 8107? I don't have the confidence in myself when digging through the different updates and language packs. This would be a donation-worthy effort. Hopefully someone can bundle it together. If not, lets see how TMOUS plays this one.
I'm always hoping in tethering...
I update my DVP with Cabsender and official cabs to this update. Everything is ok, but this update don't good for my DVP.
I don't see any improvements, everything is work good without it. Only visible change is switching between 3G and Edge.
I use it 2 days and has 2 bugs with phone part. One time programs don't see mobile Internet, while "E" is showing and when i need to reboot.
Another time I can't recieve and dial calls and sms, but cellular signal strength showing full. Also need to reboot. Looks like a new RIL driver incompatible with old Dell radio firmware.
Of course I did backup of my last 7740 fw, and returned to it.
P.S.: Before this update I use my DVP more then one month wirh 7740 and don't see any problems with phone/RIL part and i think this is not mobile operator or SIM issues
7.10.8107 Update for DVP?
Has anyone got the 7.10.8107 Update for DVP without any hacks? Or is there any force update method like previous methods without the cabsender etc?
Still not even received the 7740. I know that operators can skip only 1 update as per MS and hence if they skipped 7740 which they did, they need to compulsorily provide the 8107 update. I have read there are a lot of fixes and hope they provide updates at the earliest.
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I'm always hoping in tethering...
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dell venue pro no brand, updated here in Italy from Zune... no tethering...
bye
Just wanted to let everyone know that the disable network while checking for updates hack in Zune just worked for me with the 8107 update. Unlocked DVP in Canada if that matters.
Updating right now.. will confirm if tethering is included but really now, not holding my breath.
EDIT: update nothing worth mentioning =( no tethering... only thing I can notice is the drop down selector for 3G and E.
Well, I guess AT&T users won't be getting this anytime soon. Not that it matters I guess, as long as the phone works.
tried the force update using disable network and does not work at my end. Still at 7720. Your phone is up to date.
Tried multiple times and after around 30 seconds get error 80072EFF any suggestions? I also tried Windows Phone Support Tool and says your phone cannot be restored.
aleunge said:
Just wanted to let everyone know that the disable network while checking for updates hack in Zune just worked for me with the 8107 update. Unlocked DVP in Canada if that matters.
Updating right now.. will confirm if tethering is included but really now, not holding my breath.
EDIT: update nothing worth mentioning =( no tethering... only thing I can notice is the drop down selector for 3G and E.
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Uhh, just a quick question - so all of you have unlocked DVPs and was able to successfully update your firmware using the Zune software?
I'm just asking because I also have an unlocked DVP and still no update - then again I'm on Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac...
Still no update on my DVP. Still at 7720. Force update method not working as stated in my earliest post
KimWinter said:
Uhh, just a quick question - so all of you have unlocked DVPs and was able to successfully update your firmware using the Zune software?
I'm just asking because I also have an unlocked DVP and still no update - then again I'm on Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac...
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just got the update notification on my phone...and when i checked on zune its showing there's no update...and now no update notification on my phone.....
unlocked dvp, india....
yes across forums I m reading that most of the phones have started receiving the updates as of yesterday without force update method. For me DVP is still at 7720. Hope they update soon
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yes across forums I m reading that most of the phones have started receiving the updates as of yesterday without force update method. For me DVP is still at 7720. Hope they update soon
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Update is out for DVP, just got it now...can't see anything new...but that'll change tomorrow once I start fiddling with the phone...hehehe
Is there any change other than os ver? Firmware ver? Radio, bootloader, etc?
weatherx said:
Is there any change other than os ver? Firmware ver? Radio, bootloader, etc?
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OS version: 7.10.8107.79
Firmware revision number: 2250.1800.7720.219
Hardware revision number: 112.576.2.0
Radio software version: 2.2.50.18
Radio hardware version: 8250
Bootloader version: 7.27.10
Looks like fw is the same...
Also, FYI the update, I was on 7740 before the 8107 update yesterday.
Hello everyone.
I need your input on a very peculiar problem that I am having with my LG Quantum. I had upgraded my phone Mango (7.5) when the update was made available on Zune. However, some time after upgrading i encountered frequent random restarts. The phone would go back to the LG screen and restart. This happens only with apps downloaded from the marketplace and it usually happens either when i have started a new app and it is loading information or when pressing the back button when an app is loading or accessing information from the internet. While i was typing this i gave it another go by starting up the "Reinstaller" app and it boot back to the LG screen once again.
I have given this multiple tries by downgrading to Windows Phone 7 (Nodo) - no restarts and the updating to Mango again - it restarts. So i think the issue is with Mango update. Any ideas what could be the problem?
Thanks!
try to flash the telstra rom, maybe it's more stable.
i tried the att rom before, but encounted the same problem wity u
yuep said:
try to flash the telstra rom, maybe it's more stable.
i tried the att rom before, but encounted the same problem wity u
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A few questions:
- did it work out for you and you are not having random restarts any longer?
- did you flash to mango ROM or non mango ROM? And then upgarded to mango?
- i remember downloading a dll file for flashing the ROM, does the dll file change with the type of ROM or is it device specific.
Thank you so much for your input!
- did it work out for you and you are not having random restarts any longer?
-----until now, no random restarts
- did you flash to mango ROM or non mango ROM? And then upgarded to mango?
-----direct mango ROM
- i remember downloading a dll file for flashing the ROM, does the dll file change with the type of ROM or is it device specific.
-----use a general dll which compatiable with c900 c900b c900k
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- did it work out for you and you are not having random restarts any longer?
-----until now, no random restarts
- did you flash to mango ROM or non mango ROM? And then upgarded to mango?
-----direct mango ROM
- i remember downloading a dll file for flashing the ROM, does the dll file change with the type of ROM or is it device specific.
-----use a general dll which compatiable with c900 c900b c900k
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Thank you very much for your replies mate. Can you please share the link of the Mango ROM as uptill now I am unable to find any link to Mango ROMs for LG Quantum. The latest one i have seen is uptill July 2011 only, which i presume does not contain Mango.
I downloaded the Telstra ROM and tried to load it on my LG Quantum but the software wouldn't let me. I read somewhere on the internet that you can't do that because the Telstra ROM is for C900K and not compatible with C900.
How did you get the Mango update?
I dont get any Mango updates for my phone, am at 7.0.7392 ATT&T, is there a work around for this?
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How did you get the Mango update?
I dont get any Mango updates for my phone, am at 7.0.7392 ATT&T, is there a work around for this?
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Don't you get an update notification when you connect your phone to Zune client on your PC? Mango update for LG Quantum has been out for quite a lot of time (around six months). I am surprised you are not getting a notification. Can you share which carrier you are currently on? And is it an unlocked AT&T phone?
techomaniac said:
I downloaded the Telstra ROM and tried to load it on my LG Quantum but the software wouldn't let me. I read somewhere on the internet that you can't do that because the Telstra ROM is for C900K and not compatible with C900.
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I have an unlocked att quantum and had no problems getting the telstra firmware on it. It is absolutely possible.
Follow this thread and use his attached DLL when flashing the Telstra ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337044
This has worked for me. I'm using an unlocked ATT&T phone with its stock ROM, now its Mango updated.
Hope this helps...
dade14 said:
Follow this thread and use his attached DLL when flashing the Telstra ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337044
This has worked for me. I'm using an unlocked ATT&T phone with its stock ROM, now its Mango updated.
Hope this helps...
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I have an unlocked att quantum and had no problems getting the telstra firmware on it. It is absolutely possible.
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Thanks guys! The funny thing is that i woke up today and just started searching on the inernet for ways to debrand my LG Quantum and surprisingly i found the forum post dade is talking about. Flashed the Telstra ROM to my phone and now updating it.
Then i checked my mail and found that you guys had replied to my post. I came here and saw dade pointing to the exact same post. Funny coincidence.
So it turns out that you need to have a different dll when flashing from carrier to another. And that dll is given the link given by dade above:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337044
Cheers
Robin
Glad that I was able to help
question
flashing that c900k rom to the c900 at&t solve the random restart issue?