So I just got a G2, and it's on the sprint network. I want to move it to boost so I can use it there. I literally don't know much of anything about unlocking, and I've tried to understand some guides but I couldn't. Is there like an easy, dumbed up guide I can read or can someone show me how this can be done?
Truthfully, one of the reasons I don't like Sprint is because they use cdma and their phones are stuck to them only and you cannot unlock their phones which greatly diminishes the phone resale value. Nevertheless you can get it flashed I believe but lte won't work
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Im trying to figure out how to unlock and flash some sprint and Verizon smartphones that I have.any help,information would be greatly appreciated on this subject. Thanks in advance...
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If you could tell us which phones, it would help. The instructions usually vary from phone to phone.
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Hi, I would like to set up a Samsung Proclaim on CDMA-V to use on the Sprint CDMA-S network. The Proclaim is a Straight Talk phone that I no longer use. A friend at work will buy it if I can make it work on the Virgin Mobile network which is Sprint. Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Y'all R awesome! Following your advice and tips I now am using an INFUSE running CM10.2 JB 4.3...LOVE IT!
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Apparently Sprint is not allowing phones to be migrated to the Ting network until after 1 year of release. I own a S2 which I would like to use as a donor phone. It is activated and working but I've wanted to upgrade to the S4 because of the camera and faster processors. Does anyone know if this is possible. I've tried changing the ESN/MEID but not the IMEI and it won't activate. I may try changing the IMEI as well but don't know the S2's IMEI. I didn't want to do this if it is not possible. I'd be willing to try with some assistance if someone wants to guide me through the process. I don't know if there is anything you have to do with the SIM card either.
If someone has knowledge, can they let me know?
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Apparently Sprint is not allowing phones to be migrated to the Ting network until after 1 year of release. I own a S2 which I would like to use as a donor phone. It is activated and working but I've wanted to upgrade to the S4 because of the camera and faster processors. Does anyone know if this is possible. I've tried changing the ESN/MEID but not the IMEI and it won't activate. I may try changing the IMEI as well but don't know the S2's IMEI. I didn't want to do this if it is not possible. I'd be willing to try with some assistance if someone wants to guide me through the process. I don't know if there is anything you have to do with the SIM card either.
If someone has knowledge, can they let me know?
Thanks!
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The other question is has any done this on Boost Mobile? Because that is my next possible move just so I don't have to worry about overages on the data.
I don't think you are able to talk about cloning on XDA. May be wrong.
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I don't think you are able to talk about cloning on XDA. May be wrong.
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There's a whole section on cloning on the SII Epic 4G Touch about this for Boost Mobile.
I'm sure it's a grey area, however if you are the owner of both phones, I don't believe cloning is an issue. I would have loved to have cloned a phone just for back up purposes as well, especially when I brick one of them when fooling around with different roms.
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There's a whole section on cloning on the SII Epic 4G Touch about this for Boost Mobile.
I'm sure it's a grey area, however if you are the owner of both phones, I don't believe cloning is an issue. I would have loved to have cloned a phone just for back up purposes as well, especially when I brick one of them when fooling around with different roms.
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I have my s4 flashed to boost. S2 don't have sims so that's why u don't have a imei. Also your probably getting 4g wimax which u would not get using the s4 only 3g. It can be done I'm almost positive.
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Ok.. now that I have bought a Ting S4, I've had some time to fool around with the Sprint S4. I have cloned my phone,they will ring at the same time and I can answer a call. However it cannot dial out. What does not work is 4G LTE as that is controlled/activated/authorized by the SIM card as couldn't clone that card. The interesting thing is that if I swap cards the 4G LTE will work. The 3G works fine. Any idea on why the voice can't dial out properly? ESN, IMEI, MEI numbers are all the same and I have tried to activate it through the normal process.
The interesting thing is that I couldn't clone the S4 with an S2 ESN.
So my question is quite simple, and before I get flamed, yes I have tried searching. I don't think I'm typing the correct sequence of words if there is already something on this. I never post obviously, I normally creep and derive my answers that way. Obvious again that I've been here since 2012
My question is if there is a way / guide to overwrite/reprogram the phone with the AT&T firmware and software and replace the Verizon that is currently on the device. I brought the phone over from Verizon to AT&T and there are just a couple complications that are just a bother and Just over it.
I would appreciate any guidance and information any of you could provide on the subject.
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So my question is quite simple, and before I get flamed, yes I have tried searching. I don't think I'm typing the correct sequence of words if there is already something on this. I never post obviously, I normally creep and derive my answers that way. Obvious again that I've been here since 2012
My question is if there is a way / guide to overwrite/reprogram the phone with the AT&T firmware and software and replace the Verizon that is currently on the device. I brought the phone over from Verizon to AT&T and there are just a couple complications that are just a bother and Just over it.
I would appreciate any guidance and information any of you could provide on the subject.
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I don't know if you can from a user stand point but when I was shopping around t-mobile store told me they would copy their firmware onto the phone so I could try their network. You may need to go to a store and talk to someone.
Since Verizon is CDMA and AT&T is GSM, I am not sure a simple firmware update is all that is needed to switch.
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Since Verizon is CDMA and AT&T is GSM, I am not sure a simple firmware update is all that is needed to switch.
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That's what I thought but they insisted they could do it. Maybe since there is a Sim slot it's easier on the the 3's.
Years ago you could almost swap sim cards and be good. Idk about it anymore. I think you would have to take all the system files/partitions and the radio and swap them for the carriers. Im sure someone else whos more, but i think it would be unreasonably hard to do.
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This thread is moving to T-Mobile, but the concept is the same for AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582747
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i believe that some services would work as the phone has some radios in it for the att bands, but you would be better off trading for an att version. swappa has stuff like that all the time to straight trade
Getting service to work and getting 4Glte was no issue. That just required me to manually input APNs that were AT&T specific and presto I have service and all that jazz. My issue is a couple of other small things that really aren't big hut just thst, annoying. That's why I was seeing about the software and firmware being flashed into the device.
Looking to switch carriers an not sure ware to go...my cousin works for us cellular an is trying to get me to come but not sure if it's better then verizon service wise an for rooting phones...I have also thought about t-mobile as well....any input would help pls need some gidance on this pls...
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Looking to switch carriers an not sure ware to go...my cousin works for us cellular an is trying to get me to come but not sure if it's better then verizon service wise an for rooting phones...I have also thought about t-mobile as well....any input would help pls need some gidance on this pls...
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Overall, in my opinion VZW has best coverage in the big picture. ATT next. That being said, it depends on where you are. I can only speak about Verizon. I've been happy since we got root. You can go up and down firmware easily.
I used USC for several years and as a constant US traveler, they did well by me until I got a data plan. Only 200mb of any data plan can be roaming. That's why I moved to VZW. If you don't leave the home area much, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Tulsadiver said:
Overall, in my opinion VZW has best coverage in the big picture. ATT next. That being said, it depends on where you are. I can only speak about Verizon. I've been happy since we got root. You can go up and down firmware easily.
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I used USC for several years and as a constant US traveler, they did well by me until I got a data plan. Only 200mb of any data plan can be roaming. That's why I moved to VZW. If you don't leave the home area much, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Ya I'm happy with Verizon just need to lower bill an can't do that anymore with verizon..since my cousin works at usc she so fare as gotten us down to 140-155 a month..I don't travel much maybe to Chicago but that's about it an just down sound to the in laws..so I stay close around me I think I got 7hr out is all I go..I live in des moines ia..my main conserbe is rooting I don't see anything on XDA for usc phones..can they be rooted
Yes, I believe the USC phones can be rooted. Do a Google search for whichever phone you are interested in, and you should find information. You should also be able to find it here on XDA. BTW, Chicago is part of USC's home area.
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Yes, I believe the USC phones can be rooted. Do a Google search for whichever phone you are interested in, and you should find information. You should also be able to find it here on XDA. BTW, Chicago is part of USC's home area.
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I have but haven't came up with anything yet that an the phone I'll be getting would be the lg g4... UT I have looked up lg g3...
edit: the model number for the lg g3 for us cellular is US990..if u can find anything that I have miss that would be great I have been all over the forum an nothing yet...thanks
i prefer supersu w kingo root personally and use it as of now with all my galaxy versions on sprint.. bt my gf and i still keep a USC contract bc of theit superb coverage in OK..10+yrs and maybe two drops!! bt nonetheless USE KINGO ROOT WITH KINGO SUPERUSER ON USC!! Never failed yet on their phones LG or Galaxy
Sad story finding out that the S7 is locked down harder than anything before. I'm still running a Note 3 that I purchased on release day, so needless to say, I've been holding out for the S7 since the S6 series didn't have SD card support.
Having had quite a few Samsung flagships over the years, I've really liked them, their speed and battery life, but having no root is a dealbreaker for me.
Things like TWRP (or MultiSystem), Cerberus, Greenify, TiBu and Xposed are essential to me. Seriously, without the ability to simply back up your current ROM or even just your apps and their data, what does everyone do when they get a new phone or some stupid update ruins what they had??
So that being said, I'm asking here if any of you are waiting it out for root before getting an S7 or if you're considering moving to another phone?
If you are thinking or have already moved to another phone, what's the best rootable phone of 2016 that has an SD card slot that is comparable to the S7?
I'm not hard to please, I just require root and an SD card slot - well, and a community of devs!
I heard there is an unlocked variant with CDMA, if not that then maybe wait it out until a root method is found.
Other options are the 5X, maybe the new G5 or the V10 if you want just root.
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I heard there is an unlocked variant with CDMA, if not that then maybe wait it out until a root method is found.
Other options are the 5X, maybe the new G5 or the V10 if you want just root.
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Unlocked variant with CDMA? Where did you hear this? This also doesn't guarantee Verizon will allow it on their network.
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Unlocked variant with CDMA? Where did you hear this? This also doesn't guarantee Verizon will allow it on their network.
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I read it here
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/18/unlocked-lg-g5-gsm-cdma/
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I read it here
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/18/unlocked-lg-g5-gsm-cdma/
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That link is all about the G5....
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That link is all about the G5....
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Sorry for some reason I thought that was the one you were interested in.
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Unlocked variant with CDMA? Where did you hear this? This also doesn't guarantee Verizon will allow it on their network.
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I'm so tired of people making this comment... The law passed last year clearly stated that no phone can be block from any U.S. Network if it's not stolen, not on an agreement, and has the proper radios to support the network... That's why they can't stop nexus devices, unlocked Motorola etc. Your phone will simply show up on Verizon site as "non Verizon device" and your stupid voicemail won't work. That's what google voice is for. That's why as soon as you pay for your phone, carriers have to unlock it if you request them to do so
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I'm so tired of people making this comment... The law passed last year clearly stated that no phone can be block from any U.S. Network if it's not stolen, not on an agreement, and has the proper radios to support the network... That's why they can't stop nexus devices, unlocked Motorola etc. Your phone will simply show up on Verizon site as "non Verizon device" and your stupid voicemail won't work. That's what google voice is for. That's why as soon as you pay for your phone, carriers have to unlock it if you request them to do so
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So you are saying a Sprint phone will work on Verizon's network then? I think not.
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So you are saying a Sprint phone will work on Verizon's network then? I think not.
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Did you miss the piece where I said the phone has to have the proper radios? Most sprint phones do not have the appropriate radios which support Verizon CDMA channels, therefore the phone wouldn't work. Phones like Nexus, Motorola, and other unlocked phones typically have the hardware to support all U.S carriers.
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Did you miss the piece where I said the phone has to have the proper radios? Most sprint phones do not have the appropriate radios which support Verizon CDMA channels, therefore the phone wouldn't work. Phones like Nexus, Motorola, and other unlocked phones typically have the hardware to support all U.S carriers.
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Ok so this post is completely useless in this section then. There isn't an unlocked variant of the s7 that will work with Verizon nor has there ever been a galaxy phone from another carrier that would work. So stop being a know it all and take you condescending attitude somewhere else. What is your deal?
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Ok so this post is completely useless in this section then. There isn't an unlocked variant of the s7 that will work with Verizon nor has there ever been a galaxy phone from another carrier that would work. So stop being a know it all and take you condescending attitude somewhere else. What is your deal?
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Once again you are diverting from my original comment, which verizon has nothing to do with if a phone can be used on verzion, or "white listed" as you put it. For your information there's been Samsung models that would work on Verizon from Sprint but they wouldn't get the correct lte signals...
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Once again you are diverting from my original comment, which verizon has nothing to do with if a phone can be used on verzion, or "white listed" as you put it. For your information there's been Samsung models that would work on Verizon from Sprint but they wouldn't get the correct lte signals...
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First: I never used the words "white listed" anywhere in my posts.
Second: if they don't get the correct LTE signals then they basically don't work, lets not beat around the bush with here. Ultimately, I get what you are saying but it doesn't really matter. Other than to create an argument where there definitely doesn't need to be one your response really has no meaning in this particular thread. There are NO unlocked CDMA versions of this phone that will work on ANY other carrier and Verizon at the same time. /thread.
Can anyone tell me what an equivalent HTC, Motorola or LG phone would be that is rootable?
*Must be rootable
*Must have an SD card slot
*Hopefully has dev support for custom ROMs but isn't totally necessary since with root I can use Xposed to make it look like I want
I mean seriously, Samsung isn't the only top-tier manufacturer, why are we all addicted to this anyway? It's a great phone, I'm sure - but isn't there ANY good alternative in you guy's opinion?
I might just bite the bullet and get the S7 and hope for root, but the loss of Viper4Android would be a killer.
As a former flashaholic I have decided as long as I am on Verizon I will have to live without root especially when I got my sony z3v. I am glad I did. Flashing and setting everything up took up so much time atleast once a day at most once a week. And heaven forbid there was an issue and I would have to restore or start over. I then got a Verizon z2 tablet again without root on lollipop. This is a great phone and a worthy upgrade from my z3v. I think the line between needing and wanting features or gimmicks is getting blured.
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As a former flashaholic I have decided as long as I am on Verizon I will have to live without root especially when I got my sony z3v. I am glad I did. Flashing and setting everything up took up so much time atleast once a day at most once a week. And heaven forbid there was an issue and I would have to restore or start over. I then got a Verizon z2 tablet again without root on lollipop. This is a great phone and a worthy upgrade from my z3v. I think the line between needing and wanting features or gimmicks is getting blured.
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Damnit, you're right and I know it, I'm just fighting it.
As a complete crackflasher since 2004, I've been around the block a few times - I suppose it's just habit to "require" root.
I think the hardest things about moving to a phone that has no root is no TiBU and no Viper. Seriously, how to people back up their data without TiBU? Of course I could manually back up all my apk's that didn't come from the Google Play Store, and I could manually back up all their \Android\Data folders, but that sucks. How is it in 2016 we have apps that require root and fewer and fewer phones that allow it?
Anyway, thank you for your perspective. I think I'll end up getting an S7 anyway and if it gains root someday it's a bonus!