Nexus 6 Android 5.1 different versions discussion - Nexus 6 General

We are having 3 official versions of the android 5.1 showing up. LMY47D, LMY47E, LMY47I. Some say they are carrier specific, some say they are not, and others have no idea what is going on. So, let’s discuss all the versions here and why some may or may not think that each one is carrier specific.
My main questions to those that say they are carrier specific is, I though Nexus 6 was not carrier locked and can work on all 4 carriers just by swapping the sim card. If that is the case, the how can we have carrier specific updates? I guess in theory it can be related to the sim that we have in our phones, so then by changing the sim from one carrier to another we will need to/offered the other software version?

There was a thread pointing to a twitter from someone at T-Mobile that explained this. As I understand it, Google changed the way it handles the minor network tweaking carriers need to make for their network and SIMs. Any OS would work with any phone but the carrier specific version will work slightly better. They can't make any changes to apps or the OS, just some network parameters. I'm oversimplifying but that's what I got out of it.

mgerbasio said:
There was a thread pointing to a twitter from someone at T-Mobile that explained this. As I understand it, Google changed the way it handles the minor network tweaking carriers need to make for their network and SIMs. Any OS would work with any phone but the carrier specific version will work slightly better. They can't make any changes to apps or the OS, just some network parameters. I'm oversimplifying but that's what I got out of it.
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hmm, i need to find that.

I'll assume because of the N6's "all carrier compatibility" they have released carrier specific optimizations in their different builds. Unfortunately, and in my opinion, Google caved with the N6 to get better sales. It is what it is and I'm just thankful I have a phone that I can still do as I please with it. It would be nice, and thoughtful, if the Goog would release official information on what the heck they are doing with these different builds.... is that so hard?!

So does anyone know which one matches which carrier?

kdoggy said:
So does anyone know which one matches which carrier?
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if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile.
edit, since canada is getting version D right now, D must be just general. Who knows. lol

So nothing specific to AT&T yet? Just curious to try a carrier specific one and see if data is faster.

stas333 said:
hmm, i need to find that.
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Try these...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59535507&postcount=90
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59535608&postcount=92

Not so much. 47e brought in new camera proprietary binaries too so it isn't just carrier specific

stas333 said:
if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile
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Can't be carrier specific, I am on 3 Uk and have the D variant.
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I would weigh in and say that if a carrier makes a change needing a new build, it gets submitted to Google, tested and the changes only affect those with that carrier, likely due to SIM detection.
The fact that the phone has radios for all the carriers means that this can be possible, tweaks to a radio or band your phone may not use won't affect you ... and at the same time Google can toss in some tweaks across the board for all of us. I suppose that what makes it confusing is that while any of them can be flashed, they'll only push out the one to a carrier specific imei set, like E to Verizon.
For the normal user, they get an update that makes their specific network functionality better, and the others are not pushed for that, but may get the overall tweaks in the next update to their phone in general, or if before that there is a carrier requested tweak for them that requires a build release.
But we here, see all of this because we have that "wanting to have the latest build" mentality, the questions arise.

westers035 said:
Can't be carrier specific, I am on 3 Uk and have the D variant.
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What was suggested was that every build would work but a specific variant would be slightly better. For example m would be better for t mobile but any variant would work. For carriers other than sprint, verizon and t mobile I don't know if there'd be any real difference.

Has anyone on ATT received a 5.1 OTA?
If so, which one?

sykopompos said:
Not so much. 47e brought in new camera proprietary binaries too so it isn't just carrier specific
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I knew something seemed different about the camera. Photos in low light looked better to me.
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stas333 said:
if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile
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Exactly. But some will never admit it

The real question is this:
Can someone on T-mobile who is on 47D or 47E see if they get an OTA update to 47M?
If the builds are carrier specific, would google push them based off the the SIM or the IEMI? It would have to be the SIM right? For people that purchased a phone through Google/Motorola and are using it on Verizon. Or switch networks, whatever the case may be.

buschris said:
Exactly. But some will never admit it
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Admit what? If it it carrier specific then explain why E has Camera updates that D does not? What does that have to do with the carrier?
If everything was the same except for the Radio.img then I'd buy the carrier only thing, but there are more that's changed.

buschris said:
Exactly. But some will never admit it
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i edited my post. D is not Sprint. It must be general version since Canada is getting it right now.

buschris said:
Exactly. But some will never admit it
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Because its not true, then why did i get the 47D version in the Netherlands Europe. Btw i also have Sprint and Verizon files in my firmware, so that tells me they are universal roms that contain specific (network) optimisations that will be triggered when using a specific carrier.

phoenixus said:
The real question is this:
Can someone on T-mobile who is on 47D or 47E see if they get an OTA update to 47M?
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According to the T-Mobile Support page, the requirements to upgrade to 47M is that your current build must be LRX22C, so I'm guessing that those with 47D or 47E won't be able to get an OTA update to 47M.
I'm on T-Mobile with 47D, and I didn't receive any OTA update as of now.

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OTA process?

As I sit here and wait for 2.2.2 for my N1, it occurs to me I know nothing about the OTA process. A quick search of XDA reveals some of the same questions but few answers. Here's some things I'd like explained:
- How does the rollout process work?
- Are they controlled by HTC or Google or Tmobile?
- How does the selection of IMEIs work?
- How are the carriers involved in the distribution process?
- Is country of residence a factor?
- Does the update process work faster over WiFi? Or maybe require a cellular data connection?
- What does *#*#CHECKIN#*#* do exactly?
- What does clicking Settings...About Phone...System Updates do?
- Is the signing and structure of the update package understood?
- Would I get an OTA if I had no cellular data plan (only WiFi)?
Can anyone point me to a thread/page/wiki that has these answers?
To the best of my knowledge:
James Bell said:
As I sit here and wait for 2.2.2 for my N1, it occurs to me I know nothing about the OTA process. A quick search of XDA reveals some of the same questions but few answers. Here's some things I'd like explained:
- How does the rollout process work?
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Google puts the update on their server, your phone checks in for updates every once in a while. If the Google servers tell your phone there is an update, it downloads it and prompts you to install it.
- Are they controlled by HTC or Google or Tmobile?
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100% Google controlled
- How does the selection of IMEIs work?
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No one knows for sure. Seemingly random unless you have one of the "Holiday" Nexus Ones which seem to get preferential treatment to update first. Not always the case though.
- How are the carriers involved in the distribution process?
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Aside from the data being downloaded across their network, the carriers are not involved in any way with the Nexus One's update distribution.
- Is country of residence a factor?
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I don't believe so. It goes off your IMEI and whether Google has chosen you.
- Does the update process work faster over WiFi? Or maybe require a cellular data connection?
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That depends on the speed of your wifi or 3G connection. It is like downloading any other file off the internet (wifi will probably be faster).
- What does *#*#CHECKIN#*#* do exactly?
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It forces your phone to check Google's servers for an update. But, if your IMEI isn't in the approved pool that the update is being sent to, it will NOT cause your phone to get the update ahead of time. IMO, the checkin code is worthless as you will almost always see the update file posted here long before your phone will tell you there is an update.
- What does clicking Settings...About Phone...System Updates do?
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That only lists updates your phone has already downloaded and are ready to apply. It does not check for new updates.
- Is the signing and structure of the update package understood?
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Yes.
- Would I get an OTA if I had no cellular data plan (only WiFi)?
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Yes.
Can anyone point me to a thread/page/wiki that has these answers?
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The wiki is located in a link at the top, labeled appropriately enough "WIKI".
It may not have these specific answers, but is an excellent place to go before asking any questions here.
Oh, and one more thing. You have posted this in the wrong forum. This forum is not for questions. The forum labeled "Nexus One Q&A" would have been the appropriate forum to start this thread in.
I have a korean nexus and it got updates which slighty different from stock rom, i think it maded by kt itself, not google.
My opinion is thats because its a operator model. And yours t-mobile nexuse one wouldnt be one of the first wholl recieve ota.
Btw my korean nexus stll didnt recieved FRG83D
There are no operator models in the US, only Vodafone in Europe and KT in Korea have them.
The updates of the operator ones still come from Google, but they're delayed for testing/modification by the networks.
- What does clicking Settings...About Phone...System Updates do?
That only lists updates your phone has already downloaded and are ready to apply. It does not check for new updates.
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Curious: Why, for example, sense'd phones can have "check for updates" button, and we have to just stare and wait?
Cheers!
Because HTC decided that's how they wanted it.
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Because HTC decided that's how they wanted it.
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Yes, but I can't find any reason to NOT give the option to manually chceck for updates. I had that option in stock android 2.1 on the Milestone, so it can't be to difficult if Moto Europe lazy devs could do that. Am I missing something or it's just illogical?
Hm. Maybe google didn't want hteir servers to be DDoS'd when new update arrives
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There are no operator models in the US, only Vodafone in Europe and KT in Korea have them.
The updates of the operator ones still come from Google, but they're delayed for testing/modification by the networks.
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Hi Rusty, how do define operator models? I have FRG83D installed! Before that I had FRF91 (Vodafone)! Is my phone still a operator model? In which way does it effect the OTA process?
Unless you've deliberately made the effort to switch to the untouched Google firmware, you'll still have the Voda variant.
What this means is you will receive updates much later than the Google bought handsets, if you tried to install the 2.2.2 update (FRG83G), you'll find that it will fail.
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Unless you've deliberately made the effort to switch to the untouched Google firmware, you'll still have the Voda variant.
What this means is you will receive updates much later than the Google bought handsets, if you tried to install the 2.2.2 update (FRG83G), you'll find that it will fail.
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I've unlocked the bootloader and installed FRG83D. Prior to that I had FRF91 2.1 Vodafone Version!
Got ya. You are on par with the Google bought phones then.
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Got ya. You are on par with the Google bought phones then.
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Thanks Rusty!
it's really a hard work to wait OTA with google's official version. So I can't wait and just flash a lot of vendor room from the XDA.
the "checkin" seemed to force the phone to check update...
I've rooted my FRG83D, and received my 2.2.2 yesterday, but failed to go through the update due to not found carhome.apk which I deleted manually...

Band Selection

Coming from a Android phone, just wondering if there is an option to change the band from 3G to Edge on WP7? On Android phones, it prevents excessive battery drain.
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turn 3g of in settings.
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turn 3g of in settings.
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Thanks for the reply but where is the 3g setting under? In cellular section there is only turn off data switch and no 3g setting.
There is no such setting for AT&T Focus. And there is no such setting for AT&T Captivate Android phone either.
huh ? I have a setting on my focus where i can turn off 3g!. Tho it will turn back on if you reset the phone. Put there is a setting to turn 3g off.
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There is no such setting for AT&T Focus. And there is no such setting for AT&T Captivate Android phone either.
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Maybe your Captivate doesn't have but mine does. Being on Xda you should be familiar with your captivate's function where you can toggle between GSM/Edge and 3G.
MRWRANGLERS1 said:
huh ? I have a setting on my focus where i can turn off 3g!. Tho it will turn back on if you reset the phone. Put there is a setting to turn 3g off.
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Kindly share how you can turn 3G off?
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Maybe your Captivate doesn't have but mine does. Being on Xda you should be familiar with your captivate's function where you can toggle between GSM/Edge and 3G.
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Sans custom ROMs or secrect diag codes, the stock ROM does not have such settings. Yes, I'm very familiar with my Captivate's function.
You could just dial ##3282# and under settings you could change to 2G or 3G.
IHTH
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Sans custom ROMs or secrect diag codes, the stock ROM does not have such settings. Yes, I'm very familiar with my Captivate's function.
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As I said, mine has the option to change from 3G to Edge/GSM ( or auto which is the default for most Android phones ) even on a stock ROM which is from Rogers.
idloco said:
You could just dial ##3282# and under settings you could change to 2G or 3G.
IHTH
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That's exactly what I'm looking for.
Thanks
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As I said, mine has the option to change from 3G to Edge/GSM ( or auto which is the default for most Android phones ) even on a stock ROM which is from Rogers.
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Didn't I already said in my original post that AT&T versions of the phones don't have such options?! I knew Canadian versions have it. Even though two phones carry the same name, the firmware are different and hardware are also slightly different. That applies to both Focus and Captivate.
foxbat121 said:
Didn't I already said in my original post that AT&T versions of the phones don't have such options?! I knew Canadian versions have it. Even though two phones carry the same name, the firmware are different and hardware are also slightly different. That applies to both Focus and Captivate.
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I read that but how did you know I or the others posting here have the AT&T version for you to post that? Custom roms or secret diag codes are not out of the questions since this is Xda after all. And yes I know that phones for different carriers have variations.
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I read that but how did you know I or the others posting here have the AT&T version for you to post that?
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Since you didn't mention what version you have. I specifically mentioned AT&T version to avoid the confusion. Whatever on the AT&T versions of phones don't apply to Canandian versions and vice versa.
foxbat121 said:
Since you didn't mention what version you have. I specifically mentioned AT&T version to avoid the confusion. Whatever on the AT&T versions of phones don't apply to Canandian versions and vice versa.
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You yourself said ( and I agree ) there are minor differences of the same model of phones to different carriers. So you're now saying one function from one doesn't apply to the other? Even though some people here post ( and proved ) that there is a way to select between the two bands I'm asking about?
The ROMs are different with settings added or removed per carrier requirement. Diagnostic code may or maynot be the same. What others posted is about using the diagnostic code which you can refer to the sticky thread.
foxbat121 said:
The ROMs are different with settings added or removed per carrier requirement. Diagnostic code may or maynot be the same. What others posted is about using the diagnostic code which you can refer to the sticky thread.
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Then there is a setting for changing the band frequency after all even on stock firmware, AT&T or not.
Check the sticky thread above called 'diagnostic code'
foxbat121 said:
Check the sticky thread above called 'diagnostic code'
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I went through 7 pages of that sticky before posting my question here ( did not go any further as posting my query will illicit specific response than having to go through all the pages ). Found about 3 people asking the same question as I did but no answer.
The issue between you and me is that you keep claiming there is no option in setting the band on either Edge/GSM and 3G on Focus and captivate ( whether it's AT&T or not, standard or custom firmware ) when in fact there is. Whether it's diagnostic or custom firmware is beside the point, I was asking for just that setting.

Will Google Edition take Touchwiz ROMs?

I'm definitely going to buy the Google Edition of S4.
I know they have the same hardware as the rest of the US Variants but I'm just wondering if Touchwiz STOCK rooted ROMs can be ported to the Google Edition.
I will be using AOSP/CM/AOKP ROM anyway but I just want to know just incase I want to test out TW.
Thanks
of course they can, and the other way around is also true, AOSP roms will be ported to TW versions of the phone
See the thing is. There are more devs who will work to port aosp onto the gs4. I can't say the same for devs working to port touchwiz onto google edition. It seems like everyone here tries to get rid of touchwiz
i haven't checked any roms lately, but if there are any existing TW roms, i'm pretty sure it'll be very easy to port them to the google edition since it's the same phone
No.
It will work but it won't work 100%
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2175663
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Nexus 4 and optimus g were pretty much the same.
but these are the same phones.. externally and internally as far as i know.. the N4 doesnt have hardware buttons and the G does.
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Nexus 4 and optimus g were pretty much the same.
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being pretty much the same is not the same as being IDENTICAL. Anyways, only time will answer this question
XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
but these are the same phones.. externally and internally as far as i know.. the N4 doesnt have hardware buttons and the G does.
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Truth. There's no "pretty much" about it in this case. It's the same phone. Shouldn't even require much porting, if any at all. Just look at all the tmo, sprint, and i9505 ROMs we've been flashing - no porting. No different here.
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It be nice to get a hold of the google firmware and flash it just to see what happens
You guys have no clue if it's identical. They could change one tiny thing internally and mess it all up, which I could see them doing
What maybe different is most of the sensors maybe disabled like in the HTC GE version.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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It be nice to get a hold of the google firmware and flash it just to see what happens
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You have no idea how much I'm looking forward to just trying this.
zelendel said:
What maybe different is most of the sensors maybe disabled like in the HTC GE version.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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Physically disabled or disabled due to lack of software?
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Thanks for input guys. I guess time will tell.
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You guys have no clue if it's identical. They could change one tiny thing internally and mess it all up, which I could see them doing
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the ultimate troll.. :silly:
4G LTE
I just got a 4S I9505 and can't get LTE only H+.
(AT&T says it's because it's not AT&T branded)
I guess they'll try to add my IMEI to their data base in the next couple of weeks.
I wonder if the Google phones will have the same issue?
The info I've seen listed AT&T and T Mobile, so maybe not.
jaxboater said:
I just got a 4S I9505 and can't get LTE only H+.
(AT&T says it's because it's not AT&T branded)
I guess they'll try to add my IMEI to their data base in the next couple of weeks.
I wonder if the Google phones will have the same issue?
The info I've seen listed AT&T and T Mobile, so maybe not.
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do you have the correct apn settings for the att lte? if not, add it and you will get lte
s1l3nt said:
do you have the correct apn settings for the att lte? if not, add it and you will get lte
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also make sure your account is provisioned correctly and you have an LTE-Enabled SIM card from them.
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do you have the correct apn settings for the att lte? if not, add it and you will get lte
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Yes, I've changed the APN settings.
Problem is AT&T doesn't recognize the new IMEI.
I put the SIM in a old Inspire (using a adapter).
When I logged into my account I could see my three lines and phones (2 Vivids & the Inspire).
But as soon as the SIM is back in the S 4 my account updates and the Inspire picture is replaced a general picture.
I have even tried to change the phone info on line. I selected Samsung but the i9505 isn't listed.
I'm thinking about using the IMEI from a broken vivid I have, but suspect it would be noticed.
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also make sure your account is provisioned correctly and you have an LTE-Enabled SIM card from them.
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Yes on both.
But IMEI isn't listed with AT&T yet.
jaxboater said:
Yes, I've changed the APN settings.
Problem is AT&T doesn't recognize the new IMEI.
I put the SIM in a old Inspire (using a adapter).
When I logged into my account I could see my three lines and phones (2 Vivids & the Inspire).
But as soon as the SIM is back in the S 4 my account updates and the Inspire picture is replaced a general picture.
I have even tried to change the phone info on line. I selected Samsung but the i9505 isn't listed.
I'm thinking about using the IMEI from a broken vivid I have, but suspect it would be noticed.
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Yes on both.
But IMEI isn't listed with AT&T yet.
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This is one of the things with getting off network devices. Like my carrier only allows their devices to use the LTE network. Any IMEI in the network that is not theirs goes to get on LTE.
Also don't talk about changing your IMEI. It is Illegal.
Wayne Tech Nexus

KitKat Rolling Out on Rogers

Ran a software update check this morning on my Rogers Note3, after my friend mentioned he got KitKat on his Bell S4 on the weekend. Sure enough, 400+MB update was available.
Servers were slow (both my home Wi-Fi and LTE were getting the same speed. Took about an hour to download). Install went smoothly and only took 2-3 minutes. And KitKat it is.
I'm using Nova Launcher, so the only immediately visible change is that all the icons in the status bar are plain white. Otherwise, I perused through the system settings and didn't see much that was different beyond the addition of a "Printing" option under Connections > More networks, and the odd change here and there. However, things do feel smoother and basic stuff like unlocking the device has no lag at all.
Just a quick note, also available for Telus this morning...
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Just a quick note, also available for Telus this morning...
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Am wondering. I am rooted with knox 0x0 on 4.4.2 using the mexican telcel rom form a cpl months back and the old modem from 4.3 mj4.
I want to get latest KK from Rogers while maintaining root. SO I cant do an update this way. Is there a way to flash just the modem and sytem files form this update ot get me to latest version of things without wiping all my data?
I'm just wondering. Why is it because Bell and Rogers note 3 gets KitKat that at&t note 3 gets KitKat? Not trying to be a smartass or anything but does one of them own the other or something?
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I'm just wondering. Why is it because Bell and Rogers note 3 gets KitKat that at&t note 3 gets KitKat? Not trying to be a smartass or anything but does one of them own the other or something?
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I'm not really sure what you mean?
Bell, Rogers and Telus all use the same versions of most phones as what AT&T in the U.S. offer, as their networks share the same spectrum ranges. So when the manufacturer of a phone (Samsung) releases an OS update for an AT&T model phone, all four companies then have access to that and can tweak that update and release it to their customers when they wish. Typically (though not always) that means that all of the companies release updates to their customers around roughly the same time.
saltorio said:
I'm not really sure what you mean?
Bell, Rogers and Telus all use the same versions of most phones as what AT&T in the U.S. offer, as their networks share the same spectrum ranges. So when the manufacturer of a phone (Samsung) releases an OS update for an AT&T model phone, all four companies then have access to that and can tweak that update and release it to their customers when they wish. Typically (though not always) that means that all of the companies release updates to their customers around roughly the same time.
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You answered my question perfectly. Thanks! Hope to see KitKat on my note 3 soon.
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the way things are going cricket wireless will have kitkat for the note 3 before at&t and they probably don't even have the note 3 in their line up. you know its bad when sprint gets the update before us.
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the way things are going cricket wireless will have kitkat for the note 3 before at&t and they probably don't even have the note 3 in their line up. you know its bad when sprint gets the update before us.
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Yeah I wonder what the holdup is.
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I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
NICE! !!! ? lmao
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I upgraded to urdroid rom ... just to minimize the trolling banter just wanted all to know it works great for me. Not many visible differences but the feel is all you need to tell.
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Walter.White said:
I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
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LOL :laugh: :highfive: It would be nice to have someone on the inside leaking info like that for us.
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I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
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I just wonder if they actually believe people use all or any of their bloatware. if their products were in a store it would be already marked down and discontinued.
I unrooted my Rogers Note 3 with Kingo and managed to download the update file on my device. Once I began the install it failed and rebooted. Any ideas?
Wait! Your telling me there are different apps out there that are not from at&t? Every aspect of the phone can be used by an AT&T app.
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Fixed! Used Kies and update worked. Anyone try Kingo to now root 4.4.2?
Lol. I got a kick out of that. Sounds a lot like something AT&T would do.
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I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
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Just update to kit kat . Phone can't read or mount sdcard . need help please non-rooted
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/17/galaxy-note-3-android-4-4-kitkat-release-fast-pace/
I love the start of the second paragraph apparently no one must have gave At&t the memo about how fast the update was suppose to come out and we're suppose to have the fastest network of course but the slowest upgrades.
Just updated mine. Noticed a massive spike in android OS usage. Did a factory reset and ST card format
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New NMF26Q Fw. . .

On My Way Home. . . . And NotiCed New fw Posted. . . . Interesting
Link to Q:
Images:
https://developers.google.com/android/images
OTA:
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
AOSP change log from NMF26O/7.1.1_r4 to NMF26Q/7.1.1_r6
project build/
64b6ca0 NMF26Q
f653420 NMF62
fb73e41 NMF26P
project device/google/marlin/
accbb7e DO NOT MERGE. Remove Spaces in front of APN Types
project frameworks/base/
ad760e1 Fix boot loop when upgrading direclty from L to N
Main thing here is the fix for APNs for O2 carrier in UK.
xdatastic said:
AOSP change log from NMF26O/7.1.1_r4 to NMF26Q/7.1.1_r6
project build/
64b6ca0 NMF26Q
f653420 NMF62
fb73e41 NMF26P
project device/google/marlin/
accbb7e DO NOT MERGE. Remove Spaces in front of APN Types
project frameworks/base/
ad760e1 Fix boot loop when upgrading direclty from L to N
Main thing here is the fix for APNs for O2 carrier in UK.
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So is this just for Europe
cwalker0906 said:
So is this just for Europe
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Possibly, although there is a fix included for China Unicom carrier by the looks of it. Do they even sell the Pixel in China?
Hopefully this AOSP diff link works:
https://android.googlesource.com/device/google/marlin/+/accbb7e^!/#F0
I think moving forward there will only be unified builds. While this might not add anything for anyone in the US it won't hurt either
So is the latest O or Q? I just got the O update earlier today.
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DirgeExtinction said:
So is the latest O or Q? I just got the O update earlier today.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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The latest is Q. Unless you are using O2 UK or China Unicom APNs, there is no difference though according to AOSP commits. Radio etc is the same.
Is this new by any chance? I've never noticed it before
guaneet said:
Is this new by any chance? I've never noticed it before
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No, it's been that way since I took it out of the box.
guaneet said:
Is this new by any chance? I've never noticed it before
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Do you just mean the side menu in settings? I think that was introduced in 7.0 on the Nexus devices.
For those of you wondering if this is Europe only. No. I am on Sprint towers a fair majority of the time, and this fixed an issue causing data to remain off when flipping between Wifi --> Data. The radios now transition correctly.
I had this issue ever since I first powered up my device. What I read is that this problem had to do with Band 4 which several carriers use (ahem O2 Wireless ahem) I assume in Europe and Canada? Anyway it is fixed for Sprint towers for Band 4 as well.
socioteq said:
For those of you wondering if this is Europe only. No. I am on Sprint towers a fair majority of the time, and this fixed an issue causing data to remain off when flipping between Wifi --> Data. The radios now transition correctly.
I had this issue ever since I first powered up my device. What I read is that this problem had to do with Band 4 which several carriers use (ahem O2 Wireless ahem) I assume in Europe and Canada? Anyway it is fixed for Sprint towers for Band 4 as well.
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Are you referring to differences between NMF26O and NMF26Q? Or NDE63? and NMF26Q?
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Are you referring to differences between NMF26O and NMF26Q? Or NDE63? and NMF26Q?
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Both. I have had issues with Band 4 until being on NMF26Q, where it was finally fixed.
Facebook camera icon missing in chrome after NMF26Q OTA when trying attach an image to a comment. Assuming it's something with user agent, Firefox and view as desktop works.
Also notice the adaptive brightness is now really "working" to the point it gets annoying make the screen so dark from mid level, preferred how it was.
clockcycle said:
Facebook camera icon missing in chrome after NMF26Q OTA when trying attach an image to a comment. Assuming it's something with user agent, Firefox and view as desktop works.
Also notice the adaptive brightness is now really "working" to the point it gets annoying make the screen so dark from mid level, preferred how it was.
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The fb camera icon is missing on my Nexus 6 with 7.0 too. It's just an fb site fail.
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The fb camera icon is missing on my Nexus 6 with 7.0 too. It's just an fb site fail.
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But it's not missing when I request desktop view or load it on Firefox. It was there in nmf26O.
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But it's not missing when I request desktop view or load it on Firefox. It was there in nmf26O.
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Also broken on my wifes Pixel (sailfish) with NMF26O along with NBD91U shamu. It's just FB temporary borked with Chrome (55 maybe), nothing specifically to do with NMF26Q.
"Your browser doesn't support posting photos directly"
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Possibly, although there is a fix included for China Unicom carrier by the looks of it. Do they even sell the Pixel in China?
Hopefully this AOSP diff link works:
https://android.googlesource.com/device/google/marlin/+/accbb7e^!/#F0
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Thanks for the link, I am a pixel China user with ChinaUnicom network, however, I don't use MMS anymore, and there is no issue so far.
Would Sideloading Q on a device be of any use to those visiting the UK, and using a local SIM while there, if they prefer the O2 network?

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