[Q] Nexus 4 SFR France version - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I bought my Nexus 4 via my service provider (SFR France), I can see when I access the play store via the web interface it is clearly a SFR specific version, I noticed that when google released 4.2.2 I received my update a week later once SFR had approved the update.
Im worried in the future this delay could get longer as the phone ages. Is it possile for me to flash the pure google factory image firmware to remove the SFR identification?
I tried looking in the forum for this subject but I could not find anything on the subject.
Any help would be hugely appriciated
Thank you!!

What is it that you're seeing that makes you think it is a SFR version of Android? This sounds extremely unlikely to me.
What does it say about the build in Settings->About Phone?
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steviewevie said:
What is it that you're seeing that makes you think it is a SFR version of Android? This sounds extremely unlikely to me.
What does it say about the build in Settings->About Phone?
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Don't worry about this, I've also a nexus 4 buy with SFR carrier, and it show the same thing on playstore but it doesn't mean that the phone is SFR related, I've numeros androphone bought carrier-free and on the playstore it always display the carrier SIM i'm using.
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arc_u said:
Don't worry about this, I've also a nexus 4 buy with SFR carrier, and it show the same thing on playstore but it doesn't mean that the phone is SFR related, I've numeros androphone bought carrier-free and on the playstore it always display the carrier SIM i'm using.
It's normal
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The main reason I ask is that SFR made a point of saying their team had approved the update to 4.2.2 and would be available shortly (this was a few days after the general release) IS it possible their Nexus 4 has a slightly alter build from google that they approve before releasing it?

What made me suspicious was the fact it said SFR. Before I had a sim free Sony Xperia S and that never said SFR against the operator column.
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What made me suspicious was the fact it said SFR. Before I had a sim free Sony Xperia S and that never said SFR against the operator column.
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All say the carrier name
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I still don't believe SFR would do this or that Google would even allow them to. Please post a screenshot showing OS information as per my original reply (and scroll down so we can see build version as well as kernel version).
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Looks like the standard Google OS to me.
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You've just got the standard OS like everyone else.
When a new version comes out then not everyone sees it immediately (though you can shortcut this via XDA and installing a flashable zip), it can take several days which is what you saw. You were told some standard stuff about Android releases from someone who doesn't understand what a Nexus phone is, hence the confusion.
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This was actually publish on sfr 's website that they had approved the update! That's why I was confused.
I understand how nexus devices differ from operate customised ROMs for other devices. I was just worried if SFR had any input when they update was released to device they sold on contract.
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Will Nexus 4 have different versions like GN has? How we see OTAs happening?

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As far as I can tell, there is only one version with pentaband GSM and support for T-Mobile's 42mbps HSPA+.
Also, you posted this in the wrong forum.
Hey!
Thanks for the message and sorry for using the wrong thread.
I more meant yakju and co Rom versions. It appeared that GN doesn't receive OTA updates depending on the version we have. Depending on ur version, you will get it from Google or from Samsung, and clearly not at the same pace.
I was wondering if it would harmonized to be Google only with the Nexus 4.
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It should all be one version this time.
Google has gone a different route this time due to issues regarding the Galaxy Nexus release. There will be one version (for now)
Google will have 100% control of OTA updates for every Nexus 4 in the world. This time around, Google is not letting any carrier or manufacturer get in the way of their device, like what happened with the Galaxy Nexus.
Thanks for the replies.
i don't want to play the devil's advocate here but is there anything which has been communicated officially which would confirm that good news?
Thanks again.
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I'd say you are 100% save if it is possible to buy it in the Play Store in your country. Otherwise, the situation for the Nexus 7 should be similar for what will happen with the Nexus 4. Don't know anything about that one though.
Well well... from the news I see on engadget, apparently TMobile in the US will block their subsidized phones not allowing wifi calls. To me it looks like a Tmo rom version to block this feature.
That would then confirm multiple roms for the Nexus 4.
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Good thing I chanced upon this thread first. Was gonna ask the same thing. The whole yakju thing for the gnex was a pain despite the ease in converting. Nice to know that this time around, Google will keep to just one build
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tarzoueffe said:
Well well... from the news I see on engadget, apparently TMobile in the US will block their subsidized phones not allowing wifi calls. To me it looks like a Tmo rom version to block this feature.
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If you want accurate news stop reading Engadget. T-Mobile confirmed they are not including their UMA calling app. This is nothing new. No nexus devices have ever officially had it. This isn't news more like fud. They are not blocking anything on the operating system level.
tarzoueffe said:
Well well... from the news I see on engadget, apparently TMobile in the US will block their subsidized phones not allowing wifi calls. To me it looks like a Tmo rom version to block this feature.
That would then confirm multiple roms for the Nexus 4.
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T-Mobile has ZERO control over the software on the Nexus 4. None whatsoever. Google has not bothered to implement carrier-specific features like T-Mobile's wifi calling into the phone.

Using US nexus 7 internationally

I purchased a nexus 7 as a gift for a family member that lives overseas. Is there anything that will be affected in terms of updates and or general usage aside from the charger? I don't want to give them a headache if I can avoid it, so any info would be a big help before sending it. If there is anything I should know or do in preparation for them I would much appreciate any info, Thanks!
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No.I m n Thailand
And. Been in Europe.
So far so good....
So is there no change in the software at all? I apologize I am new to anything nexus as I am mainly familiar with Samsung stuff. I know for instance the galaxy note 10.1 has ics in usa officially and Germany already has Jellybean. are updates like that likely to be the same?
Thank you for the reply!
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722ish said:
So is there no change in the software at all? I apologize I am new to anything nexus as I am mainly familiar with Samsung stuff. I know for instance the galaxy note 10.1 has ics in usa officially and Germany already has Jellybean. are updates like that likely to be the same?
Thank you for the reply!
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As far as I know,
I'm going to Asia next few months ( in this case, we use Asia for example) and I called Google regarding my concerns. What I know is that the
GPS and navigation will definitely work.
The play store seem like only the app will work, Movie/music/TVshow/ magazine will not work if I did not remember anything wrong.
Android updates for the Nexus 7 will be continued I think. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.
Thanks.
Correct.I have no book here...
OTA updates work everywhere, the only thing that changes are the play store offerings
Awesome. Thank you all for the information, I appreciate the help.
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swisstourist said:
No.I m n Thailand
And. Been in Europe.
So far so good....
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Can anyone verify if the Wi-Fi will work on channels 12 and 13? I know some US devices don't like my Sony Xperia.

HTC president says developer edition to skip 4.2

Goin straight to 4.3
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Goin straight to 4.3
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Lies!!! But where's your proof bro?
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HMMMMM.....(checks GE converted one with 4.3) yep
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Lies!!! But where's your proof bro?
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There was a tweet. Google it. It was also posted on an android central article. I think that's bs. It's been ready why jot push it.
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Here's the links
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...ll-skip-android-4-2-2-and-go-straight-to-4-3/
https://twitter.com/JasonMacHTC/status/368570622080602112
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There was a tweet. Google it. It was also posted on an android central article. I think that's bs. It's been ready why jot push it.
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It's not ready, besides before it can be sent out to carrier branded models the carrier adds their bloat and approves the update. Ultimately making those who have carrier models wait longer
The Developer Edition obviously isn't branded so once it's ready the update will be released
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Ultimately I think its good because it will get 4.3 dev ed out soon for the developers to use as a base for roms...
Won't help those of us that have Sprint devices as we'll have to wait for a Sprint version to come out but maybe the Verizon 4.2.2 can be used...
MG
HTC's US President also says that they want EVERY US model running 4.3 by September. Good news.
http://www.phonedog.com/2013/08/18/...ing-to-update-u-s-models-by-end-of-september/
Yey. ARHD Sense will definitely be running 4.3. Or maybe we can flash the RUU too. They still haven't given a RUU for 2.24 and I'm stuck with custom ROMS. ; -;
superchilpil said:
It's not ready, besides before it can be sent out to carrier branded models the carrier adds their bloat and approves the update. Ultimately making those who have carrier models wait longer
The Developer Edition obviously isn't branded so once it's ready the update will be released
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I always hear people say this. What does the carrier have to do with it? They don't change anything on the ROM except maybe some connection settings. All they have to do is make sure the new radio firmware still works on their network and approve it.
Or maybe things are done differently in the states. Here in Canada all HTC One's are like the Dev edition. I have never experienced this "carrier bloat"
FangorX said:
I always hear people say this. What does the carrier have to do with it? They don't change anything on the ROM except maybe some connection settings. All they have to do is make sure the new radio firmware still works on their network and approve it.
Or maybe things are done differently in the states. Here in Canada all HTC One's are like the Dev edition. I have never experienced this "carrier bloat"
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Yeah US carriers do more extensive testing and stuff with these. I used to do device and update testing at a carrier and because US networks are crap and a hodgepodge of standards and what works in LA without many changes doesn't work as easily in NY without some network adjustments.
Then there is the carrier bloat issue that they want all their garbage on them and then that too has to be tested, etc...
No excuses as they take too long and load too much on devices, just explaining why it takes so long...
MG
So do you think USA will get 4.3 before Europe and Asia? If so would devs change their base or wait?
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FangorX said:
I always hear people say this. What does the carrier have to do with it? They don't change anything on the ROM except maybe some connection settings. All they have to do is make sure the new radio firmware still works on their network and approve it.
Or maybe things are done differently in the states. Here in Canada all HTC One's are like the Dev edition. I have never experienced this "carrier bloat"
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They perform quality control and testing. It's a VERY long and tedious engineering process trust me.
So not only does it run through HTC but also the carriers right after.
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So do you think USA will get 4.3 before Europe and Asia? If so would devs change their base ?
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I definitely believe that areas outside the US will get it first. The only thing I want from AT&T is the firmware. All the software is virtually the same minus the fact our carriers overload it with bloat.
Glad I went S-Off on my Developer Edition and flashed the 3.06 already.
To all those saying "testing" is the reason 4.2.2 is delayed... why is it available for branded phones then? I don't understand why bloated versions have 4.2.2 already while the Developer Edition doesnt? They are essentially the same phone. If "testing" is the reason, why flashing 3.06 to my Developer Edition hasn't given me any problems?
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Glad I went S-Off on my Developer Edition and flashed the 3.06 already.
To all those saying "testing" is the reason 4.2.2 is delayed... why is it available for branded phones then? I don't understand why bloated versions have 4.2.2 already while the Developer Edition doesnt? They are essentially the same phone. If "testing" is the reason, why flashing 3.06 to my Developer Edition hasn't given me any problems?
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Because HTC is in bed with useless US carriers.
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kirdroid said:
Because HTC is in bed with useless US carriers.
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no it' s because the 4.2.2 update was pulled because of bugs
godutch said:
no it' s because the 4.2.2 update was pulled because of bugs
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Exactly... base Android 4.2.2 was a fix to a bad release. Its fairly common that although 4.2 brought some of the coolest new features it was buggy as hell and had some deeply ingrained issues. 4.2.1 & 4.2.2 were both bug fixes , with neither fixing the root issues.
I prefer they move to 4.3. For being a new release it is very very solid and a worthy stable release to launch KLP from. Similar to the 2.3.5-7 to 4.0 jump.
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FangorX said:
I always hear people say this. What does the carrier have to do with it? They don't change anything on the ROM except maybe some connection settings. All they have to do is make sure the new radio firmware still works on their network and approve it.
Or maybe things are done differently in the states. Here in Canada all HTC One's are like the Dev edition. I have never experienced this "carrier bloat"
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Yes. Here in the states these carriers are crazy. Especially Verizon. They're the top US carrier. They add like useless apps to your phone.
The issue is carriers want to make sure that the phone complies with what they want on their network. Their wants are pretty trivial. They're just expressing their power.
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Will the 4.3 update come to Unbranded USA HTC One 32 gb too?

Nexus 4 as a t-mobile tablet?

With the Nexus 5 out (hopefully) soon, Ill have a retired and unused Nexus 4. With the news of the T-Mobile free 200mb for tablets , it got me thinking.
Is it possible to trick t-mobile into thinking the nexus 4 is a tablet? Would this take a custom ROM? (I assume if possible, it would)
Or, is it just a matter of getting a data-only sim and signing it up for the tablet coverage?
Evan55 said:
With the Nexus 5 out (hopefully) soon, Ill have a retired and unused Nexus 4. With the news of the T-Mobile free 200mb for tablets , it got me thinking.
Is it possible to trick t-mobile into thinking the nexus 4 is a tablet? Would this take a custom ROM? (I assume if possible, it would)
Or, is it just a matter of getting a data-only sim and signing it up for the tablet coverage?
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+1 I'd also like to know if this was even remotely possible, if so I might trick my dad in getting me a nexus 5 by saying it comes with free data lol
abrahammmmmmm_ said:
+1 I'd also like to know if this was even remotely possible, if so I might trick my dad in getting me a nexus 5 by saying it comes with free data lol
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Sucks being young doesn't it? Glad I'm 27 and can get what I want by working for it lol
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Damn, I just posted the same thought. I never even imagined that someone would have brought it up
+1
I'm looking for a way too
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edit build prop and change device model
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edit build prop and change device model
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I know that works to download "incompatible" apps from the play store.. Could anyone confirm this would work? I actually think T-Mobile confirms it by the device's imei identification code which contains information about the device model, if so tricking T-Mobile would be practically impossible unless we changed it to a nexus 7 one which I've heard doing so is illegal for some dumb reason
Won't work. The IMEI is hard coded into the firmware and changing it is illegal. When you activate the phone on T-Mobile to begin with you give them the imei and seriel number and they put it in their database and know what it is, therefore I'm thinking 0.000001% chance of it working
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I called and acted dumb. I thought it was a nexus 7, the guy said that the imei that I gave him was for a phone. I wish I just had the imei number of a nexus7 LTE, so I could try giving them that
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Won't work. The IMEI is hard coded into the firmware and changing it is illegal. When you activate the phone on T-Mobile to begin with you give them the imei and seriel number and they put it in their database and know what it is, therefore I'm thinking 0.000001% chance of it working
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The legality is gray, since the law clearly mentions stolen phones, and this /should/ be your phone. That's why I consider it okay to change the imei of YOUR phone.
This can be taken back to the jailbreak issue (iPhone crowd). I find it very hard to believe that someone can charge you for anything you do with your phone, on your carrier account.
Look at the people that bypass the network throttling
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4.4 Roll Out Starts today

Starting today, Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013) and Nexus 10 will be getting a tasty update to Android 4.4, KitKat
https://twitter.com/Android/status/400441100436918272
I think I died a little inside
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Not happy about the delay for cellular versions
So excited!! First Nexus I've owned
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Not happy about the delay for cellular versions
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I'm rather peeved about this delay also. We paid for the MOST EXPENSIVE version of the tablet, and we get treated like stepchildren.
I bet Verizon is behind this with their 800 lb gorilla "fart and the world thanks you" attitude about approving updates and devices. The negative of a single-SKU device. Waiting on some monkey in a Verizon office to decide the update is kosher.
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I'm rather peeved about this delay also. We paid for the MOST EXPENSIVE version of the tablet, and we get treated like stepchildren.
I bet Verizon is behind this with their 800 lb gorilla "fart and the world thanks you" attitude about approving updates and devices. The negative of a single-SKU device. Waiting on some monkey in a Verizon office to decide the update is kosher.
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Given that the Nexus 4 is also delayed, it likely has something to do with cellular radio firmware, rather than anything involving Verizon. Just a guess, though.
I'm doing a nandroid now just to return to stock!
Wish they would drop the firmware on the server already!
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Can't wait for that OTA zip.
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I'm doing a nandroid now just to return to stock!
Wish they would drop the firmware on the server already!
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Firmware is already there, someone on Reddit already received the update.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1qi43d/i_just_got_android_44_kitkat_on_my_nexus_7/
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Given that the Nexus 4 is also delayed, it likely has something to do with cellular radio firmware, rather than anything involving Verizon. Just a guess, though.
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But that would make sense and there's no room that here
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How do you get it? Wasn't there some trick like clearing out the cache of a service?
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Just be patient and you will get it in time.
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Firmware is already there, someone on Reddit already received the update.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1qi43d/i_just_got_android_44_kitkat_on_my_nexus_7/
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Build number is KRT16O...not showing yet in the firmware list
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Be sure to get the download Link by doing adb logcat before installing the update and copy and paste what it spurts out here.
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Be sure to get the download Link by doing adb logcat before installing the update and copy and paste what it spurts out here.
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+1 to that
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Now would be a good time to rollback to stock recovery/kernel so that the OTA installs smoothly..
i just rooted on saturday and am still on the latest 4.3, any idea if OTA is a bad idea?
I was so confused because Phandroid.com states that "It’s worth noting that Google specifically mentions “Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 versions with mobile data,” so if you’ve got a WiFi only device or don’t currently have service, you probably won’t be seeing an update in the immediate future." So I'm assuming they are wrong... (not unusual).
Damn it! No New Google Launcher experience. I'll be posting the OTA link in the morning. Of noone poste it early.
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So just to be clear I have to be locked and unrooted to be get this update? Sorry for the noon question.
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