Hi everyone
I bought a Samsung Omnia 7 on T-Mobile UK last December and unlocked/debranded using the very helpful instructions here:
(can't post a link but search "wccftech debrand omnia 7")
I now use it on T-Mobile USA and it works great, except that there's no 3G. I've done a lot of reading on these and other forums and it's clear that it does not support the right frequencies to use 3G in the US. However, I have also seen mentions that the actual radio chip inside the phone can support these frequencies, it's just a matter of flashing the right ROM to unlock them. I'm really not an expert though and I've trawled the web looking for answers, then I came across this forum.
Hoping someone can point me in the right direction, or at least, tell me it can't be done.
Thanks in advance
Since you've debranded it warranty isn't the issue, so I would try either flashing new stock Rom or flashing with custom Rom.
You can easily find tutorials in windows phone 7 hacking and developing section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=606
Maybe there's some easier solution, since similar issues affected some developer/interlop unlocked phones upon their unlocking.
You can try Samsung Network Profile app form Samsung marketplace first. Maybe that will be enough.
I suppose you have filled apn sections for your provider in cellular data section? If not you should do so according to your provider.
I hope sth of this will help.
You could try to flash a specific radio FW from Focus AT&T(only the radio). Look inside the Focus sub-forums, I used to flash radios from Omnia7 on my Focus and there were no hiccups.
Hi All,
I just got my hands on a Note 3 N9005 which I ordered from http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9005-galaxy-note-3-lte-32gb-black.html, in US, and delivered via a friend here.
Now, the box has the SIM Lock EU sticker in french (so am guessing this is a France N9005). But as per the link and my talks, this is factory unlocked (yes, I asked this again from the guys @ gsmstore).
Please bear as I am yet to go ahead with the initialisation and configuration, but am asking my queries first.
My queries follow -
1. Although I am yet to check this, will I get the KitKat etc updates OTA here in India on this device?
2. And these will be the French/EU ROM, then?
3. Will I need to make any configurations / settings for GPRS / 3G here in Delhi?
If anyone has any idea or steps which I can follow, I would be obliged.
But please keep it simple, I am a techie but a new one in Android.
(Mods: I have posted this at the Indian thread too for any help, please let me know if that's an issue, thanks.)
Thanks all.
Chetan
ckhurana said:
Hi All,
I just got my hands on a Note 3 N9005 which I ordered from http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9...2gb-black.html, in US, and delivered via a friend here.
Now, the box has the SIM Lock EU sticker in french (so am guessing this is a France N9005). But as per the link and my talks, this is factory unlocked (yes, I asked this again from the guys @ gsmstore).
Please bear as I am yet to go ahead with the initialisation and configuration, but am asking my queries first.
My queries follow -
1. Although I am yet to check this, will I get the KitKat etc updates OTA here in India on this device?
2. And these will be the French/EU ROM, then?
3. Will I need to make any configurations / settings for GPRS / 3G here in Delhi?
If anyone has any idea or steps which I can follow, I would be obliged.
But please keep it simple, I am a techie but a new one in Android.
(Mods: I have posted this at the Indian thread too for any help, please let me know if that's an issue, thanks.)
Thanks all.
Chetan
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It'll be EU region locked. You can try CF's region away and see if that fixes it, if not then you'll have to use a custom ROM.
Yeah you'll have to configure the 3G but it's usually just adding your carriers APN settings.
well first of all if you haven't put a simcard in your phone then read what regions are mentioned in that sticker on the box and try to arrange for a sim from that region, because you'll have to insert it one time in the beginnning for the device to release region lock, then operate with whatever sim you want
i don't think there will be any such thing as french rom, even if there is the difference will be very minimal, so no worries there, and yes you can still get the ota updates as well
lastly, no you don't have any special settings for 3g;although you will get a message from carrier it self regarding gprs settings as soon as you switch your phone on after inserting the sim and then you can set them as default(although the phone it do it automatically)
let me know about the region lock though.
cheers.
rahman3412 said:
well first of all if you haven't put a simcard in your phone then read what regions are mentioned in that sticker on the box and try to arrange for a sim from that region, because you'll have to insert it one time in the beginnning for the device to release region lock, then operate with whatever sim you want
i don't think there will be any such thing as french rom, even if there is the difference will be very minimal, so no worries there, and yes you can still get the ota updates as well
lastly, no you don't have any special settings for 3g;although you will get a message from carrier it self regarding gprs settings as soon as you switch your phone on after inserting the sim and then you can set them as default(although the phone it do it automatically)
let me know about the region lock though.
cheers.
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Hi radicalisto & rahman3,
Thanks for the replies guys! An update, i put in the Delhi Vodafone SIM in, Calls / GPRS are up! Not sure about the 3G though, will need to check that,
Now, need to check how the updates happen. And I also need to check the apps which I should have before I start using this...
Also, please advice on taking backups? Via APP, Via KIES? How should i do these?
Let me know guys, I am an Android starter, so will need some start tips, although will surely pick up fast!
Thanks again!
ckhurana said:
Hi All,
I just got my hands on a Note 3 N9005 which I ordered from http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9005-galaxy-note-3-lte-32gb-black.html, in US, and delivered via a friend here.
Now, the box has the SIM Lock EU sticker in french (so am guessing this is a France N9005). But as per the link and my talks, this is factory unlocked (yes, I asked this again from the guys @ gsmstore).
Please bear as I am yet to go ahead with the initialisation and configuration, but am asking my queries first.
My queries follow -
1. Although I am yet to check this, will I get the KitKat etc updates OTA here in India on this device?
2. And these will be the French/EU ROM, then?
3. Will I need to make any configurations / settings for GPRS / 3G here in Delhi?
If anyone has any idea or steps which I can follow, I would be obliged.
But please keep it simple, I am a techie but a new one in Android.
(Mods: I have posted this at the Indian thread too for any help, please let me know if that's an issue, thanks.)
Thanks all.
Chetan
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hey bro. i need a favour from you. i am also planning to get the n9005 in india, so please help me out. firstly, is the phone working perfectly? what taxes we have to pay for delivering it to india straight away from the site as i dont have any friend or relative in us. and did you pay octroi.
please do relpy bro. first time on xda!!
thanks
Hi buddy
I went ahead and got this beast from g s m store - arena the link is as below -
http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9005-galaxy-note-3-lte-32gb-black.html
i got this delivered in the us which was brought back by a friend. If you want it to be delivered in india the cost is a bit more for shipping but i am not sure about the taxes octroi or custom duty
The device is unlocked and working fine on Vodafone Delhi
Only thing to keep in mind is that there is no warranty in india.
As for the taxes for local delivery it may vary as totally depends on the custom officer
Let me know if you need more help
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
Hi.
I live in the Philippines and my carrier Globe has recently (august) started to roll out the option for Carrier Billing.
But no matter what i try i cannot get that option when i am in Play store.on my S4.
I tested it on my girlfriends Note 2, and she was able to select that option. We are both postpaid and the accounts are both in my name.
I´ve cleared the data and cache from Play store. Still the same issue. I´ve been in contact with my carrier but they seem painfully unaware on how the issue can be resolved.
Now, the thing that differs from my S4 and the gf´s Note is that her phone is inly rooted while mine have a custom rom as well.
I don´t remember the name of the rom sadly.
But i hope that a screenshot may do some good? h**tp://imgur.com/JsEVt0f
Another thing that may or may not make a difference is the Android version. Or am i completely wrong?
Hopefully someone could shed some light over this.
Thank you in advance
dMaN24 said:
Hi.
I live in the Philippines and my carrier Globe has recently (august) started to roll out the option for Carrier Billing.
But no matter what i try i cannot get that option when i am in Play store.on my S4.
I tested it on my girlfriends Note 2, and she was able to select that option. We are both postpaid and the accounts are both in my name.
I´ve cleared the data and cache from Play store. Still the same issue. I´ve been in contact with my carrier but they seem painfully unaware on how the issue can be resolved.
Now, the thing that differs from my S4 and the gf´s Note is that her phone is inly rooted while mine have a custom rom as well.
I don´t remember the name of the rom sadly.
But i hope that a screenshot may do some good? h**tp://imgur.com/JsEVt0f
Another thing that may or may not make a difference is the Android version. Or am i completely wrong?
Hopefully someone could shed some light over this.
Thank you in advance
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Hi ,
Maybe you CSC is not the right one
CSC; - Customer Sales Code;
This value can vary depending on who sold you the handset or if it is branded, if Orange sold you the handset, it will most likely have ORA as a CSC code. If Car Phone warehouse sold it to you, it would be CPW or XEU, this is in relation with your product code and changing the CSC code can change the product code held in nv_data.bin. The CSC firmware file contains a list of definitions for determining which network you are connected to.
Aah.
So if i flash it with a newer firmware that is a stock carrier firmware it should work?
Going from I9505DXUBMG5 to I9505XXUGNH8 in that case.
4.2.2 to 4.4.2
Hello all, I recently received my brothers old Samsung Galaxy S4 I337M and unlocked it with the code provided when asked for after inserting my S3's WIND mobile SIM card. After this however, the phone refused to find the WIND network and would only wind 3 wind away networks which don't work. I spoke to a rep at my local WIND store and he told me that the model of phone I have does not support the 1700/2100 AWS frequencies and that I would need to take it to a flea market or other shop to enable them. I decided to look into this and try to fix it myself, however I have run into a wall after trying everything (including the very helpful guides on this website).
Some of the stuff I have tried:
1) QPST restoring the 337 AWS file onto my phone. This seemed to do nothing and I cannot choose the 1700 frequency in the *#2263# menu.
2) Flashing my firmware back to 4.4 from 5.0.1 (phone is currently still on 4.4 cause I like the UI much more)
3) Towelroot (I don't even remember why)
4) banging my face on my table in frustration
If anyone knows how to make this work I would really appreciate some help!
I assume you tried following these instructions? http://www.windmobile.ca/my-wind/faq/devices#79a34877-c3ee-6924-b2e4-ff0300f64c51 ? If you're still having trouble after that, a Custom ROM (like Dandhv's 5.1 GPE ROM, for example) SHOULD fix you right up, they usually include ALL the APN's/Settings you might need. And your phone will work tons better, and last forever, compared to bloated stock Touchpiss Android that Samsung ships it with.
afaik the WIND tech you spoke to straight-up lied, (WTF a FLEA MARKET is gonna do? Sell it? he likely just wanted you to stop asking questions and gtfo so he could push another iPhone6 and make a commission) there's nothing technical (like frequencies or whatnot) preventing you from switching carriers, so if the Wind instructions don't/didn't work, try 1) a CSC Changer app that has Canadian Carriers (IE WIND) from Playstore, and 2) Custom ROM. I'm not a dev, but I am a Canadian geek with the same device (mine's from Fido) who knows Android some and has been here for a while learning stuff, so I can prolly help out some (at least to walk you thru installtion of a ROM, if you want to try that.) PM me if interested.
Hi Sorry if I am posting in the wrong area, but first time here
Basically, I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 which is being used on the Three UK Network but because I did not buy the phone directly from Three, they will not enable WiFi calling and I have to use their app instead, which is rubbish!
I want my phone to think it was bought from Three UK so this feature works. I guess by rooting it and adding their firmware etc this will work, but unsure?
Can anyone advise me on this?
Thanks