Im trying to unlock my att s4 and when im in service mode after I press 1 the ok then back the screen doesnt change the main menu.
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Im trying to unlock my att s4 and when im in service mode after I press 1 the ok then back the screen doesnt change the main menu.
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Are you using the "menu and then "back" or are you using the Capacitive back (arrow) option? Because you should be using the "menu" (bottom left) and then physically choosing "back". This had been discussed in detail in the "unlock for free" thread. So if you are not doing it correctly, you obviously have not read the thread. Again, if this is the case, I suggest you go back and read the entire thread (like you should have) before going any further. If it is not the case, maybe someone else can help you further. Good luck.
Check your software version. MF3 (latest) OTA update blocks the service menu that we've been using to SIM unlock the phone. If I were you, I'd steer clear of unlocking via the menu. It's not very safe, well... from what I've read. My device shipped with MF3, so no go for me.
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Check your software version. MF3 (latest) OTA update blocks the service menu that we've been using to SIM unlock the phone. If I were you, I'd steer clear of unlocking via the menu. It's not very safe, well... from what I've read. My device shipped with MF3, so no go for me.
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This is correct once I figured it out I went ahead and paid to have my phone unlocked
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My device won't boot up power or wont go to recovery mode. powering on has no vibrate feel and it stays black. I used liquid smooth.
Where did you get the liquid smooth rom?
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What steps did you take when flashing
Have you tried download mode?
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mg2195 said:
What steps did you take when flashing
Have you tried download mode?
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I downloaded a 2.9 rom for att only
1. I wipe factory reset coming from different rom
2. I install liquid smooth
3. I install loki
4. hit reboot
5. it ask for fix for root, i slide it to fix.
6. bam! screen went black!
If all of this cant be fixed, I have to take it back to att for replacement and act dumb. I have last day to return today. 14 policy is about to expire 11:59. I had it since July 15.
If you can't even get any power and can't get into down load mode then you probably are not going to get it fixed. Have you tried odin and seen if it will recognize the device?
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If you could get into download mode then your not in trouble just reflash stock via odin?
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Odin do not detect my phone. It SOL! I went to att today. They told me it was SOL too because this device won't boot into recovery or download. Nothing was turning on. So it was replaced by warranty. I told them I rooted it (not playing dumb here at this time) and they replaced it.
Does rooting void warranty right? I don't get it? But I remember on another forums said rooting does not void warranty? Unless they see custom device and unlocked boot loader void warranty?
Can someone explain clearly?
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LeonKnight12 said:
Odin do not detect my phone. It SOL! I went to att today. They told me it was SOL too because this device won't boot into recovery or download. Nothing was turning on. So it was replaced by warranty. I told them I rooted it (not playing dumb here at this time) and they replaced it.
Does rooting void warranty right? I don't get it? But I remember on another forums said rooting does not void warranty? Unless they see custom device and unlocked boot loader void warranty?
Can someone explain clearly?
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In almost any situation, operating a device in a way other than the manufacturer intended will void the warranty. In the case of AT&T's warranty, they may have explicit clauses against jailbreaking, rooting, and firmware modification in general. In the terms of the manufacturer's warranty, they might even allow for root, but I'm not sure on this. I once saw someone (reputable dev) post that rooting by itself is not an automatic void. They have to prove that what you did broke your device (which it sounds like what you did probably borked it).
If someone has a rooted device, and suddenly the battery explodes or the LED light stops working (on an otherwise stock rom), then it's kinda hard for them to point at "you rooted it" as being the problem.
But yeah, best to look up the verbage in the warranty, to be sure.
What ROM was on there before you flashed liquid?
And what recovery?
I ask because when flashing AT&T liquid on TWRP at least, you don't flash loki and you also don't get prompted to install root. Not even after a full wipe of EVERYTHING.
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What ROM was on there before you flashed liquid?
And what recovery?
I ask because when flashing AT&T liquid on TWRP at least, you don't flash loki and you also don't get prompted to install root. Not even after a full wipe of EVERYTHING.
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Google edition 4.3. Is this more likely caused by it? I wiped factory reset before flashing.
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Im sorry if I missed your answer to this i didnt see it. Can you put the phone into download mode or not. Holding power and audio up?
I'm not a master at this, but wouldn't a JIG put the phone automatically into download mode, if its not bricked that bad?
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using a jig
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wouldn't a JIG put the phone automatically into download mode, if its not bricked that bad?
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a jig I've always used for my Infuse, does in fact kick the GS4 into DL mode.
OK ive been reading up on unlocking the carrier on an i337 and how the service menu has been disabled in the newest MF3 update. But where are those settings stored? In the dialer.apk? and if so now that MF3 has root access could it be something as simple as using Root Explorer to put the MDL Dialer.apk in the MF3 to see if the options are reenabled? Sorry if this question has already been asked. But I searched and couldnt find anything
The service menu is not stored in the dialer APK... That would be a huge security risk.
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The service menu is not stored in the dialer APK... That would be a huge security risk.
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Yea I know its not in the dialer but it got to be somewhere in the system correct? Just a matter of find the correct file I guess.
Alright, So i rooted my lg g2, for some reason couldnt flash anything using TWRP. i flashed cwm, only to have my recovery screwed. I tried flashing back to stock, but couldnt get into device manager for some reason, im running windows 2002, I NEED my phone hopefully by today. Im kind of a noob when it comes to this stuff. With my recovery obliterated, i did a stupid thing and accepted the OTA update from verizon and i think im stuck inside some kind of bootloop. it shows the lg logo along with some writing at the top left hand corner, something like a error message it seems like. PLEASE HELP. How do i fix this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
Next time try search....
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Falaco147 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
Next time try search....
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but my problem is that it wont boot into recovery, Im really stressing out. ive seen that link but not sure how im supposed to do stuff without recovery. it boots then shows like a few little messages on the top left corner, then turns off
It has nothing to do with recovery. Read the forum he linked VERY carefully and follow their steps. If you still can't get it to work, then ask for help.
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Omg! You didnt even took u time, to read and understand... Well can't help if u dont try Step by step... And take some time off, reading this guide, and read it until u clearly understand, what u doing..
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Good luck mate, I hope you manage to get it working
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Hi. Does our device have a flash counter like the Samsung phones?
Once I rooted or flashed is there a way to return back to fully original Rom with no traceback??
Device D802 EUR (Nordic Rom 10a)
Edit. Have any body noticed that the autobrightness is complete retard?
Example. I use 20% auto. At normal light with no movement it goes
lowest 16%
highest 40%
It just moves between this value. More noticeable in games. Just randomly increase and decreases.
My hands are not covering the sensor also
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Cmon lads. The first question ain't so hard to answer well?
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It's a flag not a counter.
Fashing non stock ROM sets the flag to ROOTED.
Flashing stock ROM (kdz) sets the flag to UNROOTED. It seems that also a full reset after flashing is indicated.
Cheers!
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It's a flag not a counter.
Fashing non stock ROM sets the flag to ROOTED.
Flashing stock ROM (kdz) sets the flag to UNROOTED. It seems that also a full reset after flashing is indicated.
Cheers!
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Thanks.
Could you explain the" full reset after flashing is indicated" part? ?
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You have 2 choices:
1. Turn on the phone and use the reset option in settings.
or
2. Press VolDown and Power until LG logo appears, realease VolDown and press it again one time and release both keys. After that a message will appear (black text on white screen) and you must confirm the reset pressing 3 times the poser button. This is the procedure as far as I recall. I advise you to verify this on internet.
I hope this will help.
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You have 2 choices:
1. Turn on the phone and use the reset option in settings.
or
2. Press VolDown and Power until LG logo appears, realease VolDown and press it again one time and release both keys. After that a message will appear (black text on white screen) and you must confirm the reset pressing 3 times the poser button. This is the procedure as far as I recall. I advise you to verify this on internet.
I hope this will help.
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Ah. You suggest this method after returning to stock rom (kdz) right?
Becausr that method only works on stock recovery as I understood.
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Ah. You suggest this method after returning to stock rom (kdz) right?
Becausr that method only works on stock recovery as I understood.
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Yes, do that after flashing a stock ROM to get UNROOTED flag set on.
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Yes, do that after flashing a stock ROM to get UNROOTED flag set on.
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Thanks. Now I'm good to go. This was easier on Sony devices
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My contract just expired so got an unlock code from AT&T, but it doesn't work. According to the instruction email, it won't work on a rooted device.
Does anyone have experience, if I odin to stock, would the unlock code work, and if the phone would stay unlocked if I flash a custom ROM?
Also, could anyone post the files to odin to MDL? The link it the thread that had it no longer works.
Thanks.
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You cant unlock with at&t sim!!
You need tmobile sim card to unlock. If you tried already go head back to stock do unlock aim with different carried sim then flash what ever rom you want.
Good luck
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josemald said:
Also, could anyone post the files to odin to MDL? The link it the thread that had it no longer works.
Thanks.
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It's free to join and worth your time.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=14623
evobb10 said:
You cant unlock with at&t sim!!
You need tmobile sim card to unlock. If you tried already go head back to stock do unlock aim with different carried sim then flash what ever rom you want.
Good luck
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Thanks. Luckily I have a Peruvian SIM card, from when I traveled, I used that to trigger the code and failed twice to unlock. I know I only have 5 attempts total so I wanted to make sure to get it right the next time. Did you tried just unrooting on your custom ROM? I'm wondering if that would be enough or going back to stop is required.
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It's free to join and worth your time.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=14623
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Thanks, I'm downloading it right now.