Anyway i can Domestic Sim unlock or flash my SPH-L720 to T-Mobile or Metro PCS ?
I'm using 4.3 MK2 and can't seem to downgrade in order to sim unlock through the normal method
I would say to call sprint to get it unlocked but seems like you haven't paid your bill or have a bad ESN
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Brainfeederz said:
Anyway i can Domestic Sim unlock or flash my SPH-L720 to T-Mobile or Metro PCS ?
I'm using 4.3 MK2 and can't seem to downgrade in order to sim unlock through the normal method
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I haven't found a downgrade method anywhere and the only way to achieve domestic unlock is through mdc modem.
daniel4653 said:
I would say to call sprint to get it unlocked but seems like you haven't paid your bill or have a bad ESN
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That would be for an international unlock.
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I got mine unlocked NP and my friends actually ... He's got att I got T-Mobile rocking h+ on both
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cautious911 said:
I got mine unlocked NP and my friends actually ... He's got att I got T-Mobile rocking h+ on both
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How did you unlock it ?
Brainfeederz said:
Anyway i can Domestic Sim unlock or flash my SPH-L720 to T-Mobile or Metro PCS ?
I'm using 4.3 MK2 and can't seem to downgrade in order to sim unlock through the normal method
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I think you just have to install the MDC modem not the entire firmware. Go to the all sprint firmware post and install the mdc modem. Follow the unlocking steps and then you can go back to the MK2 modem after unlock.
cruise350 said:
I think you just have to install the MDC modem not the entire firmware. Go to the all sprint firmware post and install the mdc modem. Follow the unlocking steps and then you can go back to the MK2 modem after unlock.
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Thanks a lot where are the steps to unlocking it ?
Brainfeederz said:
How did you unlock it ?
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i get FAIL everytime when using odin to flash to mdc modem
this is very frustrating need help
Brainfeederz said:
i get FAIL everytime when using odin to flash to mdc modem
this is very frustrating need help
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What modem and Baseband are you currently on? If you open device manager do you see two ports for your phone?
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imbmiller said:
What modem and Baseband are you currently on? If you open device manager do you see two ports for your phone?
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Modem : MK2
Baseband version : L720VPUEMK2
Brainfeederz said:
Modem : MK2
Baseband version : L720VPUEMK2
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Modem and baseband are the same thing.
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daniel4653 said:
Modem and baseband are the same thing.
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I meant bootloader, I was typing and driving. Also thanks for not helping out this dude at all and instead pointing out a logic fault. Super helpful.
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daniel4653 said:
Modem and baseband are the same thing.
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Well i know that i'm suppose to use a mdc modem but on odin when i try to install it . it fails all the time
Any way around this or a solution to go from mk2 to a mdc modem so i can domestic unlock my phone ?
Brainfeederz said:
Modem : MK2
Baseband version : L720VPUEMK2
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As of now you can't downgrade the modem on mk2 or mja if you took an OTA update to get there. If you flashed your way there and kept mf9 you can downgrade easily.
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imbmiller said:
As of now you can't downgrade the modem on mk2 or mja if you took an OTA update to get there. If you flashed your way there and kept mf9 you can downgrade easily.
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Okay thanks i'll just have to be patient then and wait it out
Been reading your unlock guide for the past 2-3 days
imbmiller said:
I meant bootloader, I was typing and driving. Also thanks for not helping out this dude at all and instead pointing out a logic fault. Super helpful.
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I didn't quote you at all dude so relax.
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Brainfeederz said:
Okay thanks i'll just have to be patient then and wait it out
Been reading your unlock guide for the past 2-3 days
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Yeah might be some time from now. Its been like 2 months since MJA release and no one has found a way to downgrade.
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imbmiller said:
As of now you can't downgrade the modem on mk2 or mja if you took an OTA update to get there. If you flashed your way there and kept mf9 you can downgrade easily.
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Okay thanks I'll just wait until the mk2 downgrade is available
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hey guys... im on 4.3 MK2 rooted, can i install a 4.2.2 rom stock or custom ?? with 4.2.2 modem and bootloader.
thanks.
If you updated by keeping the MF9 bootloader you can go back to stock. If you took the OTA however, you can only downgrade to 4.2 with a custom ROM.
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rodmc123 said:
hey guys... im on 4.3 MK2 rooted, can i install a 4.2.2 rom stock or custom ?? with 4.2.2 modem and bootloader.
thanks.
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i tried eveything so i can downgrade and how he said is the only way. i been trying everything but no luck. i hope your not trying to return your phone because if u have it rooted and have "kernel not seandroid enforcing " then wait until some dev can fix that
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If you updated by keeping the MF9 bootloader you can go back to stock. If you took the OTA however, you can only downgrade to 4.2 with a custom ROM.
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but i can downgrade to 4.2 (100% 4.2) using a custom rom?? or i will be on 4.2 but with the same new bootloader?
what custom rom would work in my case? if you can give me a link to one.. there are so many here.
If you're on the MJA or MK2 bootloader, you're stuck with it.
And why would you want to go back to 4.2? Any ROM would work, but seems kind of pointless.
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frostedunit said:
If you're on the MJA or MK2 bootloader, you're stuck with it.
And why would you want to go back to 4.2? Any ROM would work, but seems kind of pointless.
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Sim unlock bro.
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imbmiller said:
Sim unlock bro.
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I believe you just need to downgrade the modem. Not sure tho.
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
I believe you just need to downgrade the modem. Not sure tho.
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i downgraded the modem to mdc and did the unlock process. it worked, i can make and receive calls but when the phone is going to 3g i get a error message "LTE esm 29 emm-x cannot establish wireless data connection" nobody else had that issue.. i dont know if hte fact that my phone is not activated on spring is relevant.. it shouldn't be, because im using the phone outside the US.
i dont know what to do to make this thing work.. i have flashed from mdc to mk2 or mja like 5 times and i always get the same message.
I'm trying to domestic unlock my phone but everytime i try to flash the mdc modem using odin, i get FAIL all the time
what am i doing wrong ?
Once on mf9/mk2 you can't flash back/downgrade due to knox bootloader from my understanding. Search forums to be sure.
patrockss said:
Once on mf9/mk2 you can't flash back/downgrade due to knox bootloader from my understanding. Search forums to be sure.
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so theres no way i can domestic unlock my gs4 ?
Sorry my knowledge of unlocking is limited. You can apparently flash the modem and unlock. Possible you got a bad download?
Brainfeederz said:
I'm trying to domestic unlock my phone but everytime i try to flash the mdc modem using odin, i get FAIL all the time
what am i doing wrong ?
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There is one thread about Rooting w Knox but its the one b4 your build, however he may know more about it, you could start there. Btw can you send me the link dealing w the MDC unlck method. I saw it once but cant seem to find it, was gona do the same myself
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There is one thread about Rooting w Knox but its the one b4 your build, however he may know more about it, you could start there. Btw can you send me the link dealing w the MDC unlck method. I saw it once but cant seem to find it, was gona do the same myself
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Can you link me to that thread ?
And here's the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610
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And here's the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610
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this looks interesting.
runwithme said:
Did you try asking Sprint to unlock the device?
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this looks interesting.
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Sprint won't perform a domestic unlock
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Brainfeederz said:
Sprint won't perform a domestic unlock
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Its still the same as international unlock. If sprint unlocks it you have to manually change settings so it will be used domesticly
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I am trying to downgrade an AT&T S4 so that i can factory unlock it.
I downloaded Samsung-Updates.com-SGH-I337-ATT-I337UCUAMDL-1367050591 from a couple different mirrors and they're all corrupt so I don't even know if this version works.
edit: I guess ..What's the latest firmware the *#0011# trick will work on?
Or is this even possible? It has UCUAMF3 installed
(And I have read up on MF3 and still don't understand if this is possible.)
Thanks in advance for any help! I have already been googling for a couple days.
djphooka said:
I am trying to downgrade an AT&T S4 so that i can factory unlock it.
I downloaded Samsung-Updates.com-SGH-I337-ATT-I337UCUAMDL-1367050591 from a couple different mirrors and they're all corrupt so I don't even know if this version works.
edit: I guess ..What's the latest firmware the *#0011# trick will work on?
Or is this even possible? It has UCUAMF3 installed
(And I have read up on MF3 and still don't understand if this is possible.)
Thanks in advance for any help! I have already been googling for a couple days.
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Did you try SamMobile?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I337&pcode=ATT#firmware
Not possible.....
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xxtoxicravenxx said:
Not possible.....
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Not possible to downgrade?
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Not possible to downgrade?
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Sadly no. Once you update to MF3 or MK2, you are stuck on it.
Damn. Ok. Guess my friend is SOL. .
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It will brick it. Then if your on mk2 it will be a fight to repair. If your on mf3, it's not so hard, you can odin back. This phones bootloader is locked. So no downgrading.
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I'm looking to flash custom Recovery's and what not. I just got the phone 5/2/14. The SGH-I337 on AT&T. Got the phone with 4.4.2 kk. Updated when update was available. Wanted to know if I could use Odin to flash things like any other Samsung phone.
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You can not flash a custom recovery. The bootloader is locked. If you want to flash custom roms look in the general forum. Look for " index all things mk2 nb1"
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OK can you unlock the boot loader at all?
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iTzz_KAMIKAZE said:
OK can you unlock the boot loader at all?
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No
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OK and I was looking through the forums and searching through them and found nothing for root or recovery of nc1.
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iTzz_KAMIKAZE said:
OK and I was looking through the forums and searching through them and found nothing for root or recovery of nc1.
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Start here and read it all about 6 times. Rooting and putting a rom on the i337 with mk2 or nb1 is not for the faint of heart. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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jd1639 said:
Start here and read it all about 6 times. Rooting and putting a rom on the i337 with mk2 or nb1 is not for the faint of heart. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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Edit, follow the same steps for nc1 as nb1
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OK wjatvandroid version is nb1?
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iTzz_KAMIKAZE said:
OK wjatvandroid version is nb1?
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It's 4.4.2. Mk2, nb1, and nc1 are just some att revisions of 4.4.2
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*What version
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Oh ok
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I'm on the same situation, just got my phone from AT&T (SGH-i337) with 4.4.2, now on baseband NC1, I would like to root the phone and it seems the only way is downgrading to NB1 and then downgrade again to MK2.
But I'm not so sure if it's safe to flash the roms having a SIM lock on my phone, is it necessary to unlock it before trying to flash?
Another noob question, a locked bootloader means I can't get CWM, but can I still install custom roms installable through Odin?
Sorry, No custom ROM's for locked bootloaders.
gtluis said:
I'm on the same situation, just got my phone from AT&T (SGH-i337) with 4.4.2, now on baseband NC1, I would like to root the phone and it seems the only way is downgrading to NB1 and then downgrade again to MK2.
But I'm not so sure if it's safe to flash the roms having a SIM lock on my phone, is it necessary to unlock it before trying to flash?
Another noob question, a locked bootloader means I can't get CWM, but can I still install custom roms installable through Odin?
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Nope. The only way to get a custom ROM would be to use safestrap.
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Nope. The only way to get a custom ROM would be to use safestrap.
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What about the SIM lock? Do I need to get my phone SIM unlocked before flashing a stock ROM?
gtluis said:
What about the SIM lock? Do I need to get my phone SIM unlocked before flashing a stock ROM?
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I would sim unlock before flashing a custom rom, a stock rom, flashed via odin is fine
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It shouldn't matter
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What about the SIM lock? Do I need to get my phone SIM unlocked before flashing a stock ROM?
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Sim Locking only restricts your phone to a particular carrier, it wouldn't interfere with a custom rom, as long as said rom was built for your carrier.
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Sim Locking only restricts your phone to a particular carrier, it wouldn't interfere with a custom rom, as long as said rom was built for your carrier.
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So that means I can use any SGH-i337 specif roms but not the i9505 ones, right?
sort of
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So that means I can use any SGH-i337 specif roms but not the i9505 ones, right?
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It needs be compatible with your carrier and safestrap too Check out the saestrap posts, they'll give you a full run down.
Im currently on ricks rom and was wondering if anyone has improvements or negative impacts by flashing the nc4 radio?
I assume it wont do anything to the bootloader
sfld said:
Im currently on ricks rom and was wondering if anyone has improvements or negative impacts by flashing the nc4 radio?
I assume it wont do anything to the bootloader
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I've flashed it and my signal strength increased slightly.
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I've flashed it and my signal strength increased slightly.
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Is there a download link for just the radio tar? Or did you have to download the whole stock rom and then extract it manually?
sfld said:
Is there a download link for just the radio tar? Or did you have to download the whole stock rom and then extract it manually?
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You can get the radio .tar HERE.
sfld said:
Im currently on ricks rom and was wondering if anyone has improvements or negative impacts by flashing the nc4 radio?
I assume it wont do anything to the bootloader
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I am about the same as MJE modem , but definitely better than the NC2 modem on my phone anyway.
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NC2 and NC4 suck a big one, I had best Internet on the very first modem on release day
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Anyone try MI9 with Kit Kat ?
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I haven't had any issues yet running NC4 baseband over NC2 leaked build everythings been good
Ok I flashed the first modem MI9 and now I get 4G in spots where I had no service at all on NC2 and NC4 will continue to test....
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I'm seeing better results with NC4 over NC2.
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Ok I flashed the first modem MI9 and now I get 4G in spots where I had no service at all on NC2 and NC4 will continue to test....
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Hmmm, wonder if I should try that ? Works fine with KK then ?
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mjh68 said:
Hmmm, wonder if I should try that ? Works fine with KK then ?
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Yea sir it sure does work fine and in my opinion better. I just went through an area where I would always drop calls and with MI9 it didn't drop calls just like when I first got the phone
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Rootuser3.0 said:
Yea sir it sure does work fine and in my opinion better. I just went through an area where I would always drop calls and with MI9 it didn't drop calls just like when I first got the phone
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Thanks. .I think I will mess around with it after work
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With NC2 modem I kept getting reduced 4G speeds. With NC4 modem every other text message failed to send. I am back on MJE modem and happy to stay with it.
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I think the results vary with everyone. There is no one modern that's going to be great for everyone. At least with the rooted folks we have a choice...
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How do I find what modem im on???
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tttuning said:
How do I find what modem im on???
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Under about phone in settings it is your baseband.
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Can you flash a radio from your phone without Odin?
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fireproof1905 said:
Can you flash a radio from your phone without Odin?
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No, the mobile version doesn't work on this phone.
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I don't know about you guys but my battery has been worse with nc4 anyone else seeing this? I just flashed the modem and I was getting close to 4 hours screen time with nc2 and now I don't get close to 3 doing the same things
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So I just noticed that after flashing the modem that my Google locations reporting all kicked on for my 2 Gmail! i am 100 percent sure I didn't set this this is one of the worse battery drainer of all
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Rootuser3.0 said:
Ok I flashed the first modem MI9 and now I get 4G in spots where I had no service at all on NC2 and NC4 will continue to test....
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How is the test going with MI9? Still better than NC2/4?