Does the Russian lollipop update for the note 3 include an English option & can I root the Russian lollipop update for the note 3 & will the Russian lollipop update work any note 3's including the Verizon 1 as long as you can root it & put a Verizon radio on it?
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raze5115 said:
Does the Russian lollipop update for the note 3 include an English option & can I root the Russian lollipop update for the note 3 & will the Russian lollipop update work any note 3's including the Verizon 1 as long as you can root it & put a Verizon radio on it?
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I'm defiantly sure your phone would go straight into all Russian every word. So I would not recommend unless you can read Russian as good as english. Or you will be very upset. Be careful.
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So there's no way after install to change the language from Russian to English?
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raze5115 said:
So there's no way after install to change the language from Russian to English?
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If it's a Verizon phone you can't load other than Verizon firmware
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It's a Verizon note 3 so I have to wait then right?
Yes
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I am in the uk with Verizon note 3 on vodafone network. Any one know why exactly I cant flash n9005 firmware as internal components are the same. Both cpu and gpu are the same. Both 32gb rom and 3 gb ram. Both use 13mp camera and both use 802 wifi. Same bluetooth. Same screen size and resolution. Are they not the same build? Not being a verizon customer I have no need for all the stupid bloatware. Not worried about root but I am interested in the faster and more reliable performance of European lollipop firmware. Have verizon done something or are there other reasons?
kaisersosay said:
I am in the uk with Verizon note 3 on vodafone network. Any one know why exactly I cant flash n9005 firmware as internal components are the same. Both cpu and gpu are the same. Both 32gb rom and 3 gb ram. Both use 13mp camera and both use 802 wifi. Same bluetooth. Same screen size and resolution. Are they not the same build? Not being a verizon customer I have no need for all the stupid bloatware. Not worried about root but I am interested in the faster and more reliable performance of European lollipop firmware. Have verizon done something or are there other reasons?
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Because the Verizon phones are locked to only allow Verizon firmware (ROM) to be loaded on them.
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Is it locked from the bootloader because my model shows an unlocked padlock during boot and says custom. Does that mean mine may be a developer edition in which case could I flash n9005 firmware?
If your bootloader is unlocked then yes you do have a developer edition and can indeed flash any rom you wanted to it. The only ones that have to wait are people with non developer edition note 3's cause they are locked to phone carrier roms by the bootloaders
Hey raze. Do you know how I can check if I'm developer edition?
Your model number should be SM-N900VMKEVZW instead of SM-N900V in the about phone section of your phone I think. I think that's the only way to tell if you have a developer edition or not.
What's the difference between a factory unlocked note 3 and a developer edition note 3
Apparently the developer edition comes with the unlocked bootloader so you won't void the warranty if you mess up the phone but unlocked version you have to unlock the bootloader yourself as it is capable of being unlocked but you can void warranty by doing so.
But shouldn't the factory unlocked version be the same way?
kaisersosay said:
Apparently the developer edition comes with the unlocked bootloader so you won't void the warranty if you mess up the phone but unlocked version you have to unlock the bootloader yourself as it is capable of being unlocked but you can void warranty by doing so.
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The factory VZW note 3 can not be unlocked at this time. The recovery can be changed so that you can use safestrap but the bootloader remains locked.
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Apparently the developer edition comes with the unlocked bootloader so you won't void the warranty if you mess up the phone but unlocked version you have to unlock the bootloader yourself as it is capable of being unlocked but you can void warranty by doing so.
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no you still void the warranty it is just the bootloader is unlocked and you only have a warranty through samsung not verizon...
And the retail version cant be unlocked unless some type of blessing from above happens.
and if you have a dev version under the battery it will say developer model and unless you bought it specifically as a dev unit you likely dont have a dev unit. they are 700 direct from verizon.
So both the dev & factory unlocked versions are able to be rooted at this time because they both have a unlocked bootloader right? & retail cannot be rooted right?
raze5115 said:
So both the dev & factory unlocked versions are able to be rooted at this time because they both have a unlocked bootloader right? & retail cannot be rooted right?
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what no how did you get that?
ONLY the dev unit and t-mobile and sprint have unlocked bootloaders. also if memory serves the verizon dev unit is still on a jellybean bootloader neither verizon nor samsung have provided updates and loading the retail bootloader turns the units to retail units.
the Retail of verizon and AT&T have locked bootloaders and as of 4.4.4 there is no root and no hope...
Factory unlocked is a verizon model and is sim unlocked only which is what factory unlocked means that from the factory it can go to any compatible carrier..
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I see the Verizon version of the note 3 has a locked bootloader. Which Note 3 is not? Or is there one that dont have a locked bootloader. I know the ones that have locked bootloaders dont allow cyanogenmod, or AOSPs. Im a fan of cyanogen so is there any Note models that you can get these ROMS on. I live in the USA. I would need one that can be placed on Page Plus Network. Thats what I'm currently using for wireless service. I would kind of like for it to be a Note 3. i like that phone.
The international version of Note 3, SM-N9005, is the one with unlocked bootloader. I have no idea whether it will work in your country or not, it works absolutely fine in my place though.
Also the tmobile version does not have a locked bootloader. SM-N900T
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thanks for the help
SM-N9005
go for note 3 N9005. I have experienced best flashing it and also a powerful device it is
What is the difference between a factory unlocked note 3 and a developer edition note 3?
raze5115 said:
What is the difference between a factory unlocked note 3 and a developer edition note 3?
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On the Dev Ed, the bootloader is unlocked as opposed to the factory unlocked retail version.
This makes it possible for the Dev Ed to flash AOSP roms such as CM11 or PAC-rom, and you can flash custom kernels.
Retail versions cannot flash anything other than modified stock based roms.
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On the Dev Ed, the bootloader is unlocked as opposed to the factory unlocked retail version.
This makes it possible for the Dev Ed to flash AOSP roms such as CM11 or PAC-rom, and you can flash custom kernels.
Retail versions cannot flash anything other than modified stock based roms.
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And factory unlocked just means the software is not white listed for just one carrier Sim card or set of frequencys.
dev edition is factory unlocked plus unlocked bootloader.
So I should get a note 4 dev ed if I want to root my phone right?
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So I should get a note 4 dev ed if I want to root my phone right?
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You can get root on a retail Note 3 as long as it is Android 4.4.2 build NC4 or earlier
Yeah but I'm already on 4.4.4 on a retail verizon note 3 & don't want another retail note 3
& I want to have the latest update installed
I'm new here but have been following xda for years. I'm not new to rooting or flashing custom roms but after a few days of searching I can't find an answer to the following question.
I have and unlocked Verizon Note 4 n910v running Android 4.4.4 on the Cricket (AT&T) network. If I'm going to install a custom rom, do I need to find a rom for Verizon or for AT&T? Also can anyone clear up the rumor about a locked bootloader on this device? Any help would be awesome!
If you have already unlocked the bootloader on the 910V, I'm not too sure what rumor you are referencing regarding a locked bootloader ::
As far as roms go, it's a Verizon device so you need Verizon roms and firmware.
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I'm new here but have been following xda for years. I'm not new to rooting or flashing custom roms but after a few days of searching I can't find an answer to the following question.
I have and unlocked Verizon Note 4 n910v running Android 4.4.4 on the Cricket (AT&T) network. If I'm going to install a custom rom, do I need to find a rom for Verizon or for AT&T? Also can anyone clear up the rumor about a locked bootloader on this device? Any help would be awesome!
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For ROMs, you must install verizon ROMs because the phone uses verizon-customized hardware.
It is no rumor that this device comes with a locked bootloader. However, thanks to the talented devs here at XDA, there is now an official way to unlock the bootloader; but you have to update to Lollipop 5.1.1 and BPA1 baseband.
I'm using a T-mobile sim in my verizon note 4 without unlocking the bootloader on lollipop and BPA1, so you shouldn't worry about your sim not working after updating. Have fun!
you have a misunderstanding of unlocked. what you are referencing is that you are using the factory unlocked gsm portion of the modem in the verizon model phone. you are NOT bootloader unlocked as you are still on 4.4! if you want to truly unlock it (as in the bootloader) then you will need to upgrade to 5.1.1 (BPA1) via odin. There are several tutorials on how to achieve this, and unlocking (including one that i wrote on the main thread).
to answer your question about using a verizon rom or a t-mobile rom, you can try any snapdragon rom that you would like, but there is NO GUARANTEE that they will work as each developer compiles with or without certain components. what ever you do, do NOT try to flash other carrier (at&t, t-mobile, sprint, etc.) firmware. BIG NO NO! although you claim to have experience with rooting and flashing roms, i would advise you to ALWAYS stick with the carrier variation of whatever device you are working with until you get a better understanding of the different components to a phone i.e. bootloader, modem, rom, etc. xda-university has a nice explanation of these things. so go read up on these things. if you need help, feel free to ask.
Thank you for everyone's advice. Upgrade to lollipop via Odin and bpa1. Got it. As far as custom rom goes, use a Verizon carrier custom rom.
Hi, I bought an unlocked the mobile note 3, rooted with the 4.4.2 and I want to get lollipop. So I downloaded the latest release for n900t from sammobile to install with Odin but I have a question. If I upgrade in this way I'll lost the free sim unlocked? Sorry if is it a stupid question
When unlocking a phone, there are usually two separate things this can mean; either an unlocked bootloader or an unlocked SIM. Both are unlocked (via software/code) on a hardware level, if I'm not mistaken, as I've heard of folks unlocking their SIMs and flashing all sorts of ROMs with no issues. If it's all the same, unless you're flashing to a firmware that's not downgrade-able, you can also make a full backup, in case it turns out that the flash *does* re-lock it; That way, you can always revert back to your backup.
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Hello everyone,
yesterday, a family member gifted me an s7 from the USA (SM-G930P). He bought the phone off SPRINT as a SPRINT unlocked version, and, of course, because I live in Europe and want to use the phone with a European SIM card I have the "hands free activation" mark that is sitting on the top left edge of the display. I also noticed some changes, for example the "mobile data" toggle is nowhere to be found and also I don't have the options to choose the network mode (2G/3G/4G). I love the phone and I also would like to keep using it, I only need some answers from you guys.
My first question is, if the phone will actually let me use 4G network with my European SIM card, or will I be limited to 3G?
My second question is, If I can flash an international firmware for another carrier and another country on the phone, and if so, will I have the advantages of that firmware, like the Mobile Data Toggle??
Thank you very much for your answers.
If you install the 'Network' app you might be able to change the network type.
In general you should be able to use an unlocked P variant with a foreign SIM but you may have to activate with a Sprint SIM first.
You can't flash the international version since it's Exynos and the P version is Qualcomm CPU.
I am not sure if this model has Samsung region lock which is another thing to consider.
If I was you I would try to flash the U firmware (US unlocked) as it has the most support for international 4G bands among the Qualcomm US models. It also doesn't have all of the Sprint bloatware on it.
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If you install the 'Network' app you might be able to change the network type.
In general you should be able to use an unlocked P variant with a foreign SIM but you may have to activate with a Sprint SIM first.
You can't flash the international version since it's Exynos and the P version is Qualcomm CPU.
I am not sure if this model has Samsung region lock which is another thing to consider.
If I was you I would try to flash the U firmware (US unlocked) as it has the most support for international 4G bands among the Qualcomm US models. It also doesn't have all of the Sprint bloatware on it.
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Thank you for your reply. I am currently using the European Sim from my carrier and I have no problems with it. I managed to get rid of the Bloatware by using Package Disabler Pro, but it still sits there somewhere on my phone. So far, the phone is working very well and other than the bloat sitting on my memory and the lack of LTE, I have no complaints.
Can you tell me if someone has tried to flash the U firmware on a P model with success?
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Thank you for your reply. I am currently using the European Sim from my carrier and I have no problems with it. I managed to get rid of the Bloatware by using Package Disabler Pro, but it still sits there somewhere on my phone. So far, the phone is working very well and other than the bloat sitting on my memory and the lack of LTE, I have no complaints.
Can you tell me if someone has tried to flash the U firmware on a P model with success?
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My phone was 930p now it's using 930U it runs significantly better on the 930U variant
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My phone was 930p now it's using 930U it runs significantly better on the 930U variant
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Could you tell me how you did it, or link me a guide??
I had bought an unlocked Sprint galaxy S7 (930P) off ebay which died on me. Got it repaired from the service center and they sent me a locked device instead. The phone is currently on Software Version - G930PVPS4BQC1 and the hardware revision is Rev 0.6. I'll be using the phone in India and have a few questions.
1. I need to get this SIM unlocked from a service online. Does anyone know of a reliable place to do so?
2. If I flash the U Rom on it after unlocking it, will I lose the unlock? (I don't mind downgrading from Nougat to Marshmallow)
3. Should I unlock first then flash the ROM or flash the ROM first and then try to get it unlocked?
4. Will flashing the ROM directly unlock the phone itself?
Please advise.
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you could try gsm zambia to unlock your phone it works i tried it myself a few days ago, also after my phone got unlocked i flash the U firmware/rom and the unlocked remained. so you should unlock your device first then flash the U firmware :good:
PS. if you one nougat better to downgrade if you can do marshmallow so when you wont have any issues flashing to U firmware. :cool
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I had bought an unlocked Sprint galaxy S7 (930P) off ebay which died on me. Got it repaired from the service center and they sent me a locked device instead. The phone is currently on Software Version - G930PVPS4BQC1 and the hardware revision is Rev 0.6. I'll be using the phone in India and have a few questions.
1. I need to get this SIM unlocked from a service online. Does anyone know of a reliable place to do so?
2. If I flash the U Rom on it after unlocking it, will I lose the unlock? (I don't mind downgrading from Nougat to Marshmallow)
3. Should I unlock first then flash the ROM or flash the ROM first and then try to get it unlocked?
4. Will flashing the ROM directly unlock the phone itself?
Please advise.
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