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[Q] Dialer in US ROMs?

Has anyone actually tried copying out the dialer/phone app from an international ROM and putting it into a US ROM? I did a quick search of the dev and general Tab forums and haven't seen a mention of it.
Is the limitation for not making calls in the modem or kernel, or is it just the lack of the software?

maniac3389 said:
Has anyone actually tried copying out the dialer/phone app from an international ROM and putting it into a US ROM? I did a quick search of the dev and general Tab forums and haven't seen a mention of it.
Is the limitation for not making calls in the modem or kernel, or is it just the lack of the software?
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I *think* it is just the lack of software.

Interesting. I may have to look into this, compare an international ROM to the stock AT&T one.

Are either of you actually reading these forums?
The AT&T Tab has already been hacked to make calls.
The TMo Tab can be made to make calls, but you'll lose 3G.
Regards,
Dave

maniac3389 said:
Has anyone actually tried copying out the dialer/phone app from an international ROM and putting it into a US ROM? I did a quick search of the dev and general Tab forums and haven't seen a mention of it.
Is the limitation for not making calls in the modem or kernel, or is it just the lack of the software?
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It's been tried. So has just flashing the modem. Neither worked.

Yeah I've seen those posts, I was just just wanting to see if there was any way to do it without having to flash another ROM onto my Tab. I'm guessing it's pretty deeply ingrained into the framework or something.
(Mainly wanted to ask because my quick search did not pull up results of retrofitting Phone capability into a "crippled" US ROM)

I dont know if this has been pointed out before but in my tmo tab when using root explorer and I look in system/app all the phone apps are already installed. They are just being blocked, is there a way to modify them to work?

jayisking said:
I dont know if this has been pointed out before but in my tmo tab when using root explorer and I look in system/app all the phone apps are already installed. They are just being blocked, is there a way to modify them to work?
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The dialer is there and I think it is installed but is disabled somehow. Trying to bring it up just displays a message on the screen saying the dialer application is not supported on this device. I would be very interested in just modifying this ROM to re-enable that feature so flashing the EURO ROM isn't necessary. I am sure someone will figure it out before me but I am looking into it too. I am just so scared of doing stuff with this thing because for some reason it feels like uncharted territory and I am afraid of unknown consequences. Once the dialer is working a simple IMEI and serial number change will remove any restrictions on T-Mobile's end.

jnutz said:
Once the dialer is working a simple IMEI and serial number change will remove any restrictions on T-Mobile's end.
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Simple IMEI change? Do you have the instructions?

Isn't that illegal to change imei?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

I got to thinking, maybe it's a service or something preventing it? (Either an option or argument passed to the services)

rotohammer said:
Simple IMEI change? Do you have the instructions?
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I was going to give this a try...
http://www.sptbox.com/

Molezou said:
Isn't that illegal to change imei?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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In some places like the UK it is. However here in the US it is not.

Very interesting!! I downloaded the program just now, but gonna wait this out a bit.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f452/sptbox-deluxe-9-9-2-released-we-did-again-1126534/
SGH-T849 Imei/Unlock/Flash
My Kung-fu is strong.

what about the 10.1.5 that is out?

jtc442 said:
what about the 10.1.5 that is out?
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Go with the newest version. I was just showing when it got support.

very interesting it would be great if we could change the imei with another phone we own, im about to return mine to tmobile to get it off contract wonder if i should try this first...
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daym $250 umm yeah..

I downloaded it, but couldnt get it to install completely?
Sent from Jt's Samsung Galaxy Tab!!

jtc442 said:
I downloaded it, but couldnt get it to install completely?
Sent from Jt's Samsung Galaxy Tab!!
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Do you have an SPT box? You need the hardware this isn't a pure software solution.
http://www.sptbox.com/Products/Default.aspx
And it isn't cheap so I haven't decided whether or not I want it that bad. But I have been reading their forums and this product can in fact change the IMEI and serial number. It has been tested as sucessful on just about every GSM model of the TAB there is.
I just realized this is all way off topic. The OP is talking about enabling the dialer software and not changing the IMEI. Lets continue this in another thread.

Rogers Branded Arc Thread

Finally picked up the Rogers Branded Xperia Arc this morning. Unlocked it through the htccode.com folks.
In the box, there's the requisite charger and cable, HDMI cable and a set of headphones. It also includes a 16GB microSD card. BTW, the phone is running v181 of the software.
Overall, the phone is pretty unique. It feels quite light for its size and the curve in the back doesn't feel too weird. The screen looks quite sharp, but I haven't had a chance to play around with it that much! BTW, looks like the SE skin isn't too intrusive (unlike Motoblur) but I don't think it's as good as HTC Sense. BTW, there is the option to enable WiFi hotspot (a key requirement for me)!
I've attached some pics below.

Got it rooted with Gingerbreak! Installed the apk on the SD card, installed it and then ran Gingerbreak with no issues.
Anyone other Canadians with Arcs on this forum?

Got mine this morning as well! Was first one in the store when it opened Device is amazing!

Ya, the phone is great. So glad the root came out right before we got the phone. Lol.
Aside from being able to use the phone on other networks, what benefit does the unlock give?
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AdamUpNorth said:
Ya, the phone is great. So glad the root came out right before we got the phone. Lol.
Aside from being able to use the phone on other networks, what benefit does the unlock give?
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Absolutely no benefit other than the fact that you can use it on other networks.

Got mine today, fully rooted now and customized. the only problem i have is the RAM is always filled with bloat making my battery die fast

Just got mine too. Disappointed that Misty Silver isn't available.
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App

Anyone going to install a stock ROM instead of the one that comes with the Rogers version to get rid of the bloatware?

I got rid of the bloatware using Titanium Backup. I would like to get rid of the Rogers boot logo, though.
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App

If you're rooted, you can always use Titanium Backup to strip out some or all of the bloatware.
Not a perfect solution, obviously but it's better than nothing.
edit: I really need to start refreshing pages before using the quick-reply box...

Now that Rogers has released the LT15a, any word or info as to whether we can buy it online somewhere and have it shipped to the USA?

batman_112 said:
Now that Rogers has released the LT15a, any word or info as to whether we can buy it online somewhere and have it shipped to the USA?
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Yes, there are a few online sellers for the Arc. SN Traders Online (I'm not endorsing them) is selling it for close to US$800 - check out the howardforums marketplace for more online sellers.

rajeshr said:
Yes, there are a few online sellers for the Arc. SN Traders Online (I'm not endorsing them) is selling it for close to US$800 - check out the howardforums marketplace for more online sellers.
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I checked out their site but, they do not state if this is the "i" or the "a" variant.

hellocng said:
I got rid of the bloatware using Titanium Backup. I would like to get rid of the Rogers boot logo, though.
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
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What apps did you safely remove?

hellocng said:
I got rid of the bloatware using Titanium Backup. I would like to get rid of the Rogers boot logo, though.
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
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You need to Flash a generic ROM to get rid of bootscreen.

I'm new to Andriod "Smartphone" as you can tell from how many post I have.
So, I bought out the phone.
There are things I need to remove "bloatwares" from Rogers and other apps.
So, rooting the phone gives you access to superuser and I see that apps can be removed.
Here are some of my replies with questions.
rajeshr said:
Got it rooted with Gingerbreak! Installed the apk on the SD card, installed it and then ran Gingerbreak with no issues.
Anyone other Canadians with Arcs on this forum?
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If you rooted the phone can you still update the software from Sony Ericsson Update?
Nimche said:
You need to Flash a generic ROM to get rid of bootscreen.
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Can you tell where the guide to follow this?
BTW: Did your MicroSim Card 16gig.. was it already inside the phone? When I asked the Rogers store where is the 16gig..she started to stutter.

pato_bato said:
If you rooted the phone can you still update the software from Sony Ericsson Update?
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Yes, you should be able to. Note that doing this may remove the root privileges and you may need to re-root.
pato_bato said:
Can you tell where the guide to follow this?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052067
pato_bato said:
BTW: Did your MicroSim Card 16gig.. was it already inside the phone? When I asked the Rogers store where is the 16gig..she started to stutter.
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Yes, it was already inside the phone.

Anyone know if bestbuy or futureshop sell the protective screen for this phone..or any other store would? Not online order.

Didn't it come with one pre-applied?

@Step666 It did but it's one of those factory temporary plastic cover that has a tab. Our package is not the same with EU release extra contents.

Xoom UK ics

Does anyone know if and when motorola is going to release ics for UK xoom's..?? I've searched the web and asked Motorola and nothing.???
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The UK is scheduled for the ICS update 2ND quarter 2012
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

does anyone think its worth flashing a US rom just to get this update?

Stillkrazy said:
does anyone think its worth flashing a US rom just to get this update?
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very much so.

Yep - I bought a Xoom with ICS already on and its great!

Geeba said:
Yep - I bought a Xoom with ICS already on and its great!
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Really!? where was that from. I only got mine a week ago but had 3.2 on it, i've since rooted and have CM9 on it but wondering where yours was from?

Stillkrazy said:
does anyone think its worth flashing a US rom just to get this update?
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Yes the best thing I ever did it's a really decent machine now

Got tired of waiting, so I've flashed the USA firmware of ics... Wow.. Is all I can say...! Like have a new device..!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

matt4321 said:
Really!? where was that from. I only got mine a week ago but had 3.2 on it, i've since rooted and have CM9 on it but wondering where yours was from?
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Off my boss at work! - I guess it has the US ICS on it... but its really nice.

Any problems...
Are there any downsides to using a US rom?
For example:
Keyboard Layouts
Access to Apps from the Play Store
Access to other content from the Play Store
Other regonalization issues
On the flip sides, apart from the benefits of ICS itself, what would I gain from switching to a US rom as a UK user?
That's a pretty generic question, sorry, but I'd love ICS and would wait, but if there's no downsides I'll get it now.
Thanks

imorital said:
Are there any downsides to using a US rom?
For example:
Keyboard Layouts
Access to Apps from the Play Store
Access to other content from the Play Store
Other regonalization issues
On the flip sides, apart from the benefits of ICS itself, what would I gain from switching to a US rom as a UK user?
That's a pretty generic question, sorry, but I'd love ICS and would wait, but if there's no downsides I'll get it now.
Thanks
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Made the same switch myself and glad i did
keyboard layouts - pretty much the same apart from the £ and $
Play Store - Not had any issues myself and the prices comes up in £
being on a US rom means your going to get ota updates quicker than the uk

I briefly installed the US ROM, but quickly changed to team EOS due to the US locale annoying me!
- US Keyboard Layout
- US date format
- US English spelling (Damn annoying with autocorrect!)
I also need to occasionally write in German, so the lack of other languages (except Spanish IIRC) was also a problem for me!

I have been running the US ROM since HC 3.1 - not had any issues really
I thought the UK language keyboard stuff was in ICS now? if not then I havent noticed an issue at all - market is still all english anyway - it doesn't go on ROM region for the apps

So at the risk of being stupid...
So at the risk of being stupid... I'm guessing it's possible to switch back should I hit any locale issues?
The way I read it if I flash to a US Rom, I should be able to flash to the UK variant when it is released (should I decide to bother).
Assuming I do go ahead:
1. If I stay on the US Rom will OTA updates work?
2. Similarly, if I can then switch to UK ICS, should OTA updates continue to work for this too?
Apologies for the newbie posts, I have been reading the boards for a long time, but what I've remembered in my addled brain has left me somewhat confused.
TIA.

imorital said:
So at the risk of being stupid... I'm guessing it's possible to switch back should I hit any locale issues?
The way I read it if I flash to a US Rom, I should be able to flash to the UK variant when it is released (should I decide to bother).
Assuming I do go ahead:
1. If I stay on the US Rom will OTA updates work?
2. Similarly, if I can then switch to UK ICS, should OTA updates continue to work for this too?
Apologies for the newbie posts, I have been reading the boards for a long time, but what I've remembered in my addled brain has left me somewhat confused.
TIA.
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Yep
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using xda premium

Hmmm yeah mine updated to 4.0.4 last night... not had any issues... never even noticed the keyboard layout...

what is the difference between us/uk roms? WiFi/3G roms?

market enabler
imorital said:
Are there any downsides to using a US rom?
For example:
Keyboard Layouts
Access to Apps from the Play Store
Access to other content from the Play Store
Other regonalization issues
On the flip sides, apart from the benefits of ICS itself, what would I gain from switching to a US rom as a UK user?
That's a pretty generic question, sorry, but I'd love ICS and would wait, but if there's no downsides I'll get it now.
Thanks
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I haven't tried putting us firmware on but if there are region issues in the marketplace then market enabler should sort it out.

neblap said:
The UK is scheduled for the ICS update 2ND quarter 2012
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Now in Q3, still no update. I have been avoiding it but flashing is becoming a very attractive option for us newbies, thanks Motorola for letting us inexpierenced users tamper with our devices just for an update

m14dmx said:
Now in Q3, still no update. I have been avoiding it but flashing is becoming a very attractive option for us newbies, thanks Motorola for letting us inexpierenced users tamper with our devices just for an update
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You should definately unlock your boot loader and flash the US image, I did mine last week and it was easy, got sick of waiting for Moto to release UK ICS
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[G920I] [ZEROFLTEDV] Galaxy S6 Discussion, Custom ROMS and more

I am starting this thread for the G920I model of the S6. Codenamed "Zerofltedv".
Where is G920I Available?
- Singapore
- India
- Australia
- USA
- Latin American countries
- North America
The S6 comes with regional locks for particular countries, And need to be activated with a sim specific for that region.
What is this thread about?
- For discussion.
- Online and local availability.
- Isssue discussion.
- Custom ROM development specific for this variant.
- Pricing
- Accessories

Curious to see which country with the G920I model gets updates first so I can flash that region's firmware in Odin. Australia will obviously be last as usual so I'm keen to get off this firmware ASAP and get onto one that doesn't block auto-rotate in the Gallery app

tryfound said:
Curious to see which country with the G920I model gets updates first so I can flash that region's firmware in Odin. Australia will obviously be last as usual so I'm keen to get off this firmware ASAP and get onto one that doesn't block auto-rotate in the Gallery app
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I got my device today, and there was already an update ready to be installed. BTW just checked my gallery app and it does rotate.

Siddheshpatil said:
I got my device today, and there was already an update ready to be installed. BTW just checked my gallery app and it does rotate.
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Interesting, are you on Indian firmware?
And regarding the auto rotate, it's been an issue on Samsung phones in Australia for years due to some lawsuit with Apple.

Siddheshpatil said:
I got my device today, and there was already an update ready to be installed. BTW just checked my gallery app and it does rotate.
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Can you advise your software details as the Australian variant hasn't had an update and I'd be interested to see the difference in software.
I wonder if the Edge has had an update as well?

Mattycee said:
Can you advise your software details as the Australian variant hasn't had an update and I'd be interested to see the difference in software.
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No details on the changes, but it looks like Indian firmware has a build date of 31 March while everyone else is still the 7th of March.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G920I
Telstra is on the 3rd of March:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/45361/G920IDVU1AOC4_G920ITEL1AOC4_TEL/

sorry mi ignorance, but whats means LATAM? because im in argentina and the rigth bands areg 4 and 17 its works here? thx

jah2110 said:
sorry mi ignorance, but whats means LATAM? because im in argentina and the rigth bands areg 4 and 17 its works here? thx
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Latin America is my guess.

Mattycee said:
Latin America is my guess.
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and anybody have the network specs i need to now that model works in 4 and 17 bands of 4g. thx

jah2110 said:
and anybody have the network specs i need to now that model works in 4 and 17 bands of 4g. thx
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They have'nt specified anything specific to be non functional, so it will work on all 4G networks.

tryfound said:
Interesting, are you on Indian firmware?
And regarding the auto rotate, it's been an issue on Samsung phones in Australia for years due to some lawsuit with Apple.
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Yes, I am on the Indian firmware, which came right out of the box, got a small update yesterday thou. If our models are G920I then we should be able to flash any firmware for the same. My question is what is up with the regional locks? will that be a problem?

IS anyone here having the flash always on problem? mine is very dimly lit if you see it in the dark. very very dim, I have to try hard to observe it. Is it a major issue? are your devices doing the same?

am on a singapore version and i dont have the flash always on problem. battery life sucks though, coming from a OPO.

markkohfm said:
am on a singapore version and i dont have the flash always on problem. battery life sucks though, coming from a OPO.
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It's because of the crappy samsung apps running in the background .. Knox and ****. My flash is not that lit that it is noticeable... I have to look really hard. Very hard to see.. But it is glowing.. The technology must be this way I think

Siddheshpatil said:
It's because of the crappy samsung apps running in the background .. Knox and ****. My flash is not that lit that it is noticeable... I have to look really hard. Very hard to see.. But it is glowing.. The technology must be this way I think
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Waiting for someone to list the items we can delete using titanium. Mine is 32gb and i need the space

Siddheshpatil said:
It's because of the crappy samsung apps running in the background .. Knox and ****. My flash is not that lit that it is noticeable... I have to look really hard. Very hard to see.. But it is glowing.. The technology must be this way I think
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Apparently it is not a normal feature and samsung has been made aware of this issue and they are working on it. Saw this today on the xda channel.

Whew, just got this today.
Are there any custom ROMs for the S6 that are in development?

tiatmed said:
Whew, just got this today.
Are there any custom ROMs for the S6 that are in development?
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Nothing yet. Just the root. No roms.. Should take a month plus for proper custom rom support.

Anyone with an Indian G920I been able to root? My device bricked and I had flash the stock fw
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Free mobile app

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Anyone with an Indian G920I been able to root? My device bricked and I had flash the stock fw
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How did that happen! That is very sad to hear.. I haven't rooted my device will root when custom roms are available.

[Q] What is the "Houston"-app?

So, I've been systemlessly debloating the stock rom and one app got me wondering, what is it? system/priv-app/Houston . The app icon is the standard android one, and it doesn't seem to be a interactable app in any way. Does anyone know what it's for?

It might be worth grabbing a hold of:
./system/priv-app/Houston/Houston.apk
We can then unpack the APK and see what its for.
Sorry I can't help more, I don't have a Oneplus (8), the stock situation in the UK is as grim as other EU/US regions (12gb/256gm model).

Ryya said:
It might be worth grabbing a hold of:
./system/priv-app/Houston/Houston.apk
We can then unpack the APK and see what its for.
Sorry I can't help more, I don't have a Oneplus (8), the stock situation in the UK is as grim as other EU/US regions (12gb/256gm model).
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I'm not really qualified to check out the app myself, but if you or anyone else feels like disscting the apk and check it out, here is a link to it. Its only about 2MB so maybe it's easilly determined what it is..?
thanks!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mwP1fez6tXNHdVxUlhriehks9rFBoF20/view?usp=sharing

Ryya said:
It might be worth grabbing a hold of:
./system/priv-app/Houston/Houston.apk
We can then unpack the APK and see what its for.
Sorry I can't help more, I don't have a Oneplus (8), the stock situation in the UK is as grim as other EU/US regions (12gb/256gm model).
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perhaps its a help button. you know, when you encounter issues.
Houston, we have a problem. :laugh:

Houston is the kernel driver.
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B3501 said:
Houston is the kernel driver.
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Thank you for clearing this up!