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Hello everyone.
I have just bought a new samsung galaxy s3 from china. I want to unlock it and install the newest firmware, all at the beginning before i start installing applications and changing settings the way i want them. For start the phone is sim locked and in Cyprus,where i live, i have to unlock it. The only procedures i saw up to now includes root of the phone which automatically means void of warranty. I don't really mind of it but is there any way to do it without this result? How about changing the phone CSC, is that going to help or this has nothing to do with radio?
I also want to install jelly beans but iam not really sure if the official rom for this model is on the market. Any help and any links would be appreciated!
Thanks!
antros48 said:
Hello everyone.
I have just bought a new samsung galaxy s3 from china. I want to unlock it and install the newest firmware, all at the beginning before i start installing applications and changing settings the way i want them. For start the phone is sim locked and in Cyprus,where i live, i have to unlock it. The only procedures i saw up to now includes root of the phone which automatically means void of warranty. I don't really mind of it but is there any way to do it without this result? How about changing the phone CSC, is that going to help or this has nothing to do with radio?
I also want to install jelly beans but iam not really sure if the official rom for this model is on the market. Any help and any links would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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No you cannot unlock your phone without rooting ..and you should have posted it in the Q/A section.
zoot1 said:
No you cannot unlock your phone without rooting ..and you should have posted it in the Q/A section.
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Actually i wasn't expecting a "yes" or "no" answer because if i would, the post would be in the Q/A section. Thanks anyway
Once you're not in China why do you care about the warranty?
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kofiaa said:
Once you're not in China why do you care about the warranty?
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Yeah you have a point here but the warranty is international and i think it is valid in Cyprus too. But anyhow as i said earlier i don't really care about warranty since most of the times i fix my staff.
Congrats on your new purchase. The best Galaxy ever!
You need root privileges to do an unlock.
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jbluzb said:
Congrats on your new purchase. The best Galaxy ever!
You need root privileges to do an unlock.
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Thank you very much! Any reliable method for unlocking and upgrading to jelly bean?
antros48 said:
Thank you very much! Any reliable method for unlocking and upgrading to jelly bean?
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1. Download Odin
2. Download cf-root for s3
3. Install cf-root trough Odin
-now you are rooted-
4. Unlock your phone using supercurio app.
5. Read before asking questions already answered like millions of times.
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Alejandrissimo said:
1. Download Odin
2. Download cf-root for s3
3. Install cf-root trough Odin
-now you are rooted-
4. Unlock your phone using supercurio app.
5. Read before asking questions already answered like millions of times.
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Thank you!
antros48 said:
Yeah you have a point here but the warranty is international and i think it is valid in Cyprus too. But anyhow as i said earlier i don't really care about warranty since most of the times i fix my staff.
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International warranty probably not .
jje
antros48 said:
(...) but the warranty is international and i think it is valid in Cyprus too. (...)
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I doubt it. Try reading the warranty card that came with your phone. It states that the warranty is valid only in the country of purchase, AND with a proof of purchase (such as invoice, fiscal document, whatever).
Besides, since your model was bought in China, it may not be a GT-I9300, but a variant (such as GT-I9300T, or any other letter after the "9300"). That info will be under the battery, in the labels in its compartment.
If - and only if - your phone is not exactly a GT-I9300 (w/o any letter after that), flashing an I9300 ROM or kernel to it may brick the phone.
Before doing anything to your phone, read a lot fo stuff in these forums, to minimize your chance of bricking your phone, and get a greater understanding of what and why you'll be doing to your phone.
Anyhow, forget about your phone's warranty: a rooted phone is a lot better than a stock phone.
Thank you very much i will keep that in mind. As far as i know it is GT-I9300 and for the warranty i haven't read it yet but i will.
Ok i finally recieved my phone but when i opened it i was really sad to find out that the software was completely chinese! There is not even a choice to insert my gmail account so i can sync my contacts. When i tried to change the csc with the usual way (*#2372....) the only option i got was the one already installed which is the CHY. So i tried to download the SGS CSC selector app to install a european csc but the only way to download it is by google market, something that i am unable to do since there is not even the google play app in the phone!! I am really unhappy cause i was waiting for this phone for a month and now that i have it, it's all messed up...
Any ideas????
antros48 said:
Ok i finally recieved my phone but when i opened it i was really sad to find out that the software was completely chinese! There is not even a choice to insert my gmail account so i can sync my contacts. When i tried to change the csc with the usual way (*#2372....) the only option i got was the one already installed which is the CHY. So i tried to download the SGS CSC selector app to install a european csc but the only way to download it is by google market, something that i am unable to do since there is not even the google play app in the phone!! I am really unhappy cause i was waiting for this phone for a month and now that i have it, it's all messed up...
Any ideas????
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Try and flash a ROM with Odin?
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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/384377/20120914/galaxy-s3-i9300-android-jellybean-update-xxdli7.htm
I was thinking about trying this link's procedure but for ics rom. Have you tried it so you can confirm that is an official rom with all it's components?
Thanks for answering.
Get rid of it fast .Is it aChinese clone ??
jje
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antros48 said:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/3...-s3-i9300-android-jellybean-update-xxdli7.htm
I was thinking about trying this link's procedure but for ics rom. Have you tried it so you can confirm that is an official rom with all it's components?
Thanks for answering.
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If you have a international galaxy SIII you can try that
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No it's an original samsung's product. But i don't know why there is no sign of google in this phone.. And there are also a lot of chinese apps installed. Btw when it boots there is a chinese screen at first and then the normal samsung's logo appears. I wish flashing a rom will get rid all of these chinese things!
Jayden what information would you like to write down for the confirmation of it's international edition??
antros48 said:
No it's an original samsung's product. But i don't know why there is no sign of google in this phone.. And there are also a lot of chinese apps installed. Btw when it boots there is a chinese screen at first and then the normal samsung's logo appears. I wish flashing a rom will get rid all of these chinese things!
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Already tried a factory reset?.... Hmm suppose u don't know where to look if it's all in Chinese.... I would suggest to ask a dev because I can't tell u if u have a international SIII or not... I guess u have but I am not sure... If u do have one then you can flash any stock rom u want with Odin
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Hi
The new Note 4 firmware available today from can it be installed on the Note 3?
thanks.
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No you cant install it. That would be like flashing a htc desire rom on your note 3
Note 3
maskerwsk said:
No you cant install it. That would be like flashing a htc desire rom on your note 3
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even though I have a Note 3 LTE SM N9005. it is almost identical?
why not if I may ask.
tomjo11 said:
even though I have a Note 3 LTE SM N9005. it is almost identical?
why not if I may ask.
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Try it yourself if you think it'll work, no one else will do it for you
Hes been sarcastic surely! Or been one of those people who live to wind people up
Guys are you serious ?? The second you flash note 4 rom you will get your phone bricked don't listen to the trolls here
The N4 firmware has unique system drivers that are incompatible with any other phone, it will not work on the N3. It probably won't even flash. I'm sure you could extract the apps and install some of the system apks, but please don't actually try to flash the whole firmware or you will likely brick your phone.
I love this
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Note 4 firmware can't be flashed on Note 3
kabuk1 said:
The N4 firmware has unique system drivers that are incompatible with any other phone, it will not work on the N3. It probably won't even flash. I'm sure you could extract the apps and install some of the system apks, but please don't actually try to flash the whole firmware or you will likely brick your phone.
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Thanks but I guess to late, I already tried and it didn't work. Reflashed original Note 3 firmware and it works.
tomjo11 said:
Thanks but I guess to late, I already tried and it didn't work. Reflashed original Note 3 firmware and it works.
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Oh really. Good job mate
Thanks
I need your help man. My note 3 works fine on official firmware but the network dissappears when i flash a custom rom , it's was working b4 and i don't know what caused this. Help!
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kumuyi said:
I need your help man. My note 3 works fine on official firmware but the network dissappears when i flash a custom rom , it's was working b4 and i don't know what caused this. Help!
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Reflash the stock firmware via Odin may help.
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Ive done it many times but to no avail..
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The guy asked simple question, a simple answer would have sufficed! People come to ask questions and get help, isn't that the whole purpose of the forums? I'm guessing all you lot giving the guy a hard time were instantly android experts from day 1 hey..
Everything about the Note 4 OS is different. Even the image file extensions in the apps are different. You have a $300 paperweight most likely
Note 3. have you tried a different rom ?
kumuyi said:
Ive done it many times but to no avail..
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try different rom or goto settings mobile networks and search for mobile networks.
kumuyi said:
Ive done it many times but to no avail..
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goto settings more networks under connection tab then mobile networks then network operators and search for them. If that fails try differ rom and if that fails I am assuming you have somehow changed your modem. Find one for your country and flash using odin.
Also try Kies emergency firmware recovery using windows laptop or pc.
Im new to android and would like to root my Galaxy s5 running 4.4.4. I have tried the towelroot application and it says device not supported. I have tried the various modstrings and none of those work. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
You didnt specify your model, but it seems like you are on a verizon or at&t model based on your android version, theres model specific forums for those with plenty of guides, please let us know of your model, and i can give you the link if you cant find it.
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Sorry. Yes it is the galaxy s5 on at&t I believe it is g900a
[email protected] said:
Sorry. Yes it is the galaxy s5 on at&t I believe it is g900a
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general
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Thank you rakuu I actually searched some more and found the thread and managed to root my device. I appreciate your timely help
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Thank you rakuu I actually searched some more and found the thread and managed to root my device. I appreciate your timely help
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Glad you got figured out!
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Hello,
I was just wondering if someone could help me with regards to rooting my S7 Edge? I have just returned to Samsung after being with the Nexus 6p for a year (Google screwed over the nexus users with the pixel - hence my return to Samsung)
I tried to root earlier but got a bootloader exception error - it appears Samsung devices aren't as easy to root as they were in yesteryear! Could someone tell me how i go about rooting, flashing TWRP and possibly flashing a custom rom? I would research but all the threads i come across are for the Exynos variant of the S7 Edge. For the record, i have the UK Snapdragon version - SM-G935F.
Any help would be massively helpful.
Best Regards,
Speedy!:laugh::laugh::laugh:
you need to use the following guide. as snapdrage is a qualcomm s7
[guide] sm-g9350 s7 edge qualcomm sd820 root | rom + root + twrp + xposed
Cosmic Blue said:
you need to use the following guide. as snapdrage is a qualcomm s7
[guide] sm-g9350 s7 edge qualcomm sd820 root | rom + root + twrp + xposed
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Does it matter that this thread is for the G9350?
speedyjay said:
Does it matter that this thread is for the G9350?
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no, i believe all snap dragons are the same. but just make a back up to be on the safe side.
Hi,
The 935F is actually the Exynos variant, download CPU-Z to check it. So, following any Exynos tutorial would be of good use for you .
All the best,
~Lord
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XxLordxX said:
Hi,
The 935F is actually the Exynos variant, download CPU-Z to check it. So, following any Exynos tutorial would be of good use for you .
All the best,
~Lord
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XxLordxX
read the last line of his first post. He mentions that his phone is a snapdragon version but all he could find are threads on flashing the exynos versions.
Cosmic Blue said:
XxLordxX
read the last line of his first post. He mentions that his phone is a snapdragon version but all he could find are threads on flashing the exynos versions.
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Hi,
That's the problem, he says his device is SM-935F, however that device has an Exynos processor. Either he confused the processor in his device or he said the wrong model version.
All the best,
~Lord
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XxLordxX said:
Hi,
That's the problem, he says his device is SM-935F, however that device has an Exynos processor. Either he confused the processor in his device or he said the wrong model version.
All the best,
~Lord
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Well I'll be damned lol no worries, is the exynos version a lot easier to customize than the SD version? Cheers buddy
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speedyjay said:
Well I'll be damned lol no worries, is the exynos version a lot easier to customize than the SD version? Cheers buddy
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Hi,
Since the Snapdragon version is limited to the US market (mostly under carriers) and the Chinese market I believe there are more custom ROM, kernels, etc in the Exynos model. However that's not to say the development is huge, since the Exynos processor has a very bad documentation and source code releasing.
You can check the development and general threads for more information on rooting and customizing your experience .
Happy flashing,
~Lord
XxLordxX said:
Hi,
Since the Snapdragon version is limited to the US market (mostly under carriers) and the Chinese market I believe there are more custom ROM, kernels, etc in the Exynos model. However that's not to say the development is huge, since the Exynos processor has a very bad documentation and source code releasing.
You can check the development and general threads for more information on rooting and customizing your experience .
Happy flashing,
~Lord
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Mate, no worries! I'll re-research (for the want of a better phrase) and see how I progress. You've been a massive help buddy! and for that, you're reward is some thanks lol
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speedyjay said:
Mate, no worries! I'll re-research (for the want of a better phrase) and see how I progress. You've been a massive help buddy! and for that, you're reward is some thanks lol
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I can see in your signature you have the G935F, that's the exynos version, but just check cpuz to be sure, if yes that's the best version anyways Bootloader unlock is available to exynos but not snapdragon, there are a lot of custom roms and even kernels, but don't expect CM or any CM/AOSP Based rom, sadly, since it's exynos, you will only find Touchwiz based roms
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I can see in your signature you have the G935F, that's the exynos version, but just check cpuz to be sure, if yes that's the best version anyways Bootloader unlock is available to exynos but not snapdragon, there are a lot of custom roms and even kernels, but don't expect CM or any CM/AOSP Based rom, sadly, since it's exynos, you will only find Touchwiz based roms
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How do I unlock my bootloader?
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speedyjay said:
How do I unlock my bootloader?
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Oops i mean exynos bootloader is unlocked, you don't have to unlock it, but you do have to tick the OEM Unlock in Developer Options
HI, i would like to know if anyone of u guys can post the link of rooting the galaxy s7edge exynos version.
Thanks.
Hi all masters,
I need help here. I live in Malaysia, this was a present an under US Cellular carrier. So I wish to change the firmware to the SM-G935F one. Is it possible? The specs should be the same right?
No, you can't. You could brick your phone flashing it.
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If it has same CPU(In this case Exynos) then yes. But after googling it, it seems that the G935R4 has snapdragon. So do not flash anything. It shouldn't brick Your device as I've done a lot worse things lol. But nothing will work so don't do that.
dollar7 said:
No, you can't. You could brick your phone flashing it.
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Thank you for the advice. I almost done it. Can't hold myself back from checking the Nougat! Luckily I havent done anything yet.
ProtoDeVNan0 said:
If it has same CPU(In this case Exynos) then yes. But after googling it, it seems that the G935R4 has snapdragon. So do not flash anything. It shouldn't brick Your device as I've done a lot worse things lol. But nothing will work so don't do that.
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Thank you for the valuable input mate!
boogiesamy said:
Flash process won't even start in odin, will fail from the begining
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So basically I am being prevented to brick my device by Odin. Thumbs up to Odin :angel: