i just got an s4 which is locked to mediel and i would like to know if i want to install a custom rom on it does the phone need to be unlocked.
sorry for the question but it's my first android phone and i'm used to iphone
mademoune said:
i just got an s4 which is locked to mediel and i would like to know if i want to install a custom rom on it does the phone need to be unlocked.
sorry for the question but it's my first android phone and i'm used to iphone
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Hi,
What variant of the phone do you have?
malybru said:
Hi,
What variant of the phone do you have?
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i have the GT-I9500 indernational
mademoune said:
i have the GT-I9500 indernational
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Hi,
Your phone is unlocked.
However, there is no way to get back to "Official" ,if you root it.
The choice is yours.
malybru said:
Hi,
Your phone is unlocked.
However, there is no way to get back to "Official" ,if you root it.
The choice is yours.
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no the phone is locked to meditel. and i'm asking if i need to be unloked to install a custom rom on it?
mademoune said:
no the phone is locked to meditel. and i'm asking if i need to be unloked to install a custom rom on it?
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Hi,
I think you mean "Sim-locked"
The phone itself is not locked,just the sim card.
malybru said:
Hi,
I think you mean "Sim-locked"
The phone itself is not locked,just the sim card.
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yes that's what i mean so can i install any rome i want on it or do i have to unlock it before?
mademoune said:
yes that's what i mean so can i install any rome i want on it or do i have to unlock it before?
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Hi,
You do not need to sim-unlock your phone.
Flash any i9500 ROM.
malybru said:
Hi,
You do not need to sim-unlock your phone.
Flash any i9500 ROM.
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what roms do you recommend?
how do i know which rom is compatible with my devise?
mademoune said:
what roms do you recommend?
how do i know which rom is compatible with my devise?
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Hi,
Look HERE
I cannot say what you would like.
if i install a rom on my i9500 which is an international variant and sim locked to a carrier will i be able to use it as a phone or will i not be able to use my sim card?
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I'd like to root my phone but i dont know what build it is ? i've checked in " about device" and see that my model number is sgh-1337. So i dont know if this is the I9500 version or the I9505 version. I dont want to pick the wrong version number when i root and mess things up. Thanks
It's the SGH-1337 version. DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING MEANT FOR THE 9500 or 9505!
asuprice said:
It's the SGH-1337 version. DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING MEANT FOR THE 9500 or 9505!
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so what software would i use to root ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
Use the Mr_Q modified file
ViciousLSD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
Use the Mr_Q modified file
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appreciate it
asuprice said:
It's the SGH-1337 version. DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING MEANT FOR THE 9500 or 9505!
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Actually, you can flash I-9505 ROMs, just not the radios/modems.
fortesquieu said:
Actually, you can flash I-9505 ROMs, just not the radios/modems.
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Not if he has an AT&T vesrion, which I think should be assumed until otherwise told. (To be safe)
Hey Guys.. Does anyone know a method to unlock the SGS4 Docomo CS-04E????
pasanjay said:
Hey Guys.. Does anyone know a method to unlock the SGS4 Docomo CS-04E????
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Best way is unlocking it for IMEI :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Best way is unlocking it for IMEI :highfive:
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how do i do that?
pasanjay said:
how do i do that?
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You can use any International web for unlock ur phone. This one works ok if u wanna try: HERE
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King ov Hell said:
Hey guys I'm sorry because I'm little noob on this phone. In my country N900 is available (but not N9005) so I'm about to buy a N9005 (unlocked). OK it is unlocked, my question is here; If I flash a firmware from Odin, it will lock again ?
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No
MystaMagoo said:
No
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Really ? I'm asking because afaik modem will be change if I flash firmware. I'm perturbed
King ov Hell said:
Really ? I'm asking because afaik modem will be change if I flash firmware. I'm perturbed
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once unlocked that's it for good,it's unlocked
you can flash any compatible firmware or rom, phone will stay unlocked
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I bought a t537a thinking I would use the lte but after 6 months haven't used it. So I was wonder is it possible to run t530nu lollipop on a t537a? All I can think of is that it would disable my sim tray but I really want to know what everyone thinks. I really don't want to brick my tab.
Zigtech said:
I really don't want to brick my tab.
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Don't try it, you will brick
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Don't try it, you will brick
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OK thanks for the answer. Is there a cyanogenmod for the t537a or am I just stuck with stock?
Zigtech said:
OK thanks for the answer. Is there a cyanogenmod for the t537a or am I just stuck with stock?
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Unfortunately you're stuck with stock because if I understand correctly, you have a locked bootloader. It might be possible to root, I can't tell you for sure, but that would be it
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Unfortunately you're stuck with stock because if I understand correctly, you have a locked bootloader. It might be possible to root, I can't tell you for sure, but that would be it
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Dang ok but thanks for the info much appreciated
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Any more info? Like phone model, Android version?
And stock or custom ROM you have? Do you have custom recovery or no?
WanShootie said:
Any more info? Like phone model, Android version?
And stock or custom ROM you have? Do you have custom recovery or no?
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Too late bro, I've discovered that if you change the kernel of the rom (with one which is working with the new bootloader) you'll be able to boot it.
At least you made it. Good luck with your new ROM!