Hello there, I have a question about the Android M update.
So basically I own the S6 Edge+ and I have contracted with Telus. I unlocked my phone from a 3rd party service and I am on a different carrier now. What I want to know is who am I going to get the update from, or if Im even going to get it.
Will Telus send me the update regardless if me unlocking or will I get it stratight outta samsung?
Thanks for your help.:good:
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Hi,
I have a Verizon note 3 on Metropcs. I know I won't get OTA updates but what are the chances of me finding the updates online for download. I hear there was another update approved on 12/09. Does it make more sense to sell this phone and buy a t-mobile note 3 to use on metro? Would I have a better chance at getting updates? Should not bother with updating the phone? Don't ask how I got into this situation. It's a long story.
Thanks
Hi everyone!
So during my trip in the US, I decided to buy a brand new Galaxy S5. I was going to use it outside US so I wanted an unlocked version (since they don't sell international versions in us)
So I got a verizon version of the S5.
Model: SM-G900V
The problem
The problem is that i am getting notifications like. Non Verizon sim inserted. Loads of verizon bloatware. and I cant use my mobile hotspot. Similar to this
I absolutely hate this. I paid $800 for this phone and I'm bombarded with verizon's nonsense and restricted for no reason
My question
The question is, can I install a stock rom on my S5? more specifically can I flash the SM-G900f ?? So that I can get rid of this custom verizon software.
vidhu1911 said:
The question is, can I install a stock rom on my S5? more specifically can I flash the SM-G900f ?? So that I can get rid of this custom verizon software.
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Well it's complicated and you have some reading to do if you really want to understand your options. But broadly speaking, the answer is yes. Since you were (or are?) planning to use the phone elsewhere, you'd have been happier had you bought a different S5 variant e.g. a TMobile S5 rather than the Verizon one because you would find it a lot less restrictive, give you more choices and options. And even access to a larger palette of frequency bands should you end up roaming somewhere that uses unusual frequency bands.
Note that there is a dedicated Verizon S5 forum here where you'll find most of what you are looking for. What you are thinking of as a stock ROM would be more accurately called a custom ROM. A stock ROM is.. well what you currently have, with all of the included carrier /Verizon applications that are annoying you. You'll probably want to root your phone and flash a custom ROM to get rid of a lot of superfluous Verizon stuff. That may have warranty implications and you should do some reading about warranty and locked bootloaders (something extra nice that Verizon and ATT do to make it harder to flash your phone).
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Sorry If I come across as a newbie here, just looking for some help
I had to switch providers, so I paid off the contract on my USC S5, and got a new S5 from Verizon (Don't ask why lol, long story.)
I have a friend who I really want to give this USC phone to, but they are also on Verizon. I need to get her on this phone with her current plan preferably with the SIM she already has I really do hope this is possible, she could really use it.
I need to know how to go about getting it on her network. Do I need to Factory Unlock?
If so, How?
(I don't even know if it is locked)
Phone in question is currently rooted and running Cyanogen Mod 12.
SM-G900R4
16GB
Really do appreciate any input on this. Thank you
Hi there,
Soon to be first time android user(maybe?) wanting to purchase a Galaxy s6 edge plus.
But I have a couple of questions I was hoping people with experience can help me out.
1.- Since I live in the US but will be using the phone often overseas, I would like a fully unlocked phone that will work with any mobile carrier. But it is such trouble buying unlocked phones in the US I am really confused as to how should I proceed doing so? I could buy an Att phone at full retail and get it unlocked by them right? Will I be able to delete the ATT bloatware? Is there a better way to just buy an unlocked phone? I want the 64 gb gold version which seems to be very very hard to find ( ATT does have it though). Note: I am aware Verizon phones are unlocked but they do not carry the 64 gb gold variant and aren't their bands totally bad for international use?
2.- Coming from an iphone user, I've always jailbroken every iphone i've owned, it truly unlocks the full potential of a phone such as installing small modifications that make a great diff. My question is: will I be able to do the same with my galaxy s6 edge plus if I get my hands on an unlocked one? Is this called rooting? I've been reading threads from here and what I got is that rooting devices is very hard specifically for the galaxy brand? Is there a way around that?
That's all for now, just want to thank you going to the trouble of reading my post and would really appreciate your help if you happen to know any of the questions I have.
Thank you
I have a Samsung S10 plus bought from Verizon and its unlocked and paid in full. I am trying to take this phone to work with sprint network but after entering the IMEI on sprint website, Sprint says 'it is not compatible and can't be activated'. Phone details are:
Model: SM-G975U
Baseband version: G975USQS2BSI4
Could it be because of baseband version or firmware? Any idea how I could make this phone work on Sprint network, I am stuck right now. Any help, much appreciated.
No one answered? ****, things are quiet. WIth the S20 coming out, I was looking at giving my painfully expensive S10+ (ceramic, 512g) to my kid, who is on Sprint. I went through this with my S9, Sprint won't take it. It's fully compatible, but unless the IMEI is in their system (their device or an unlocked) they won't do it. Anyone confirm if that's still the case?
ret4425 said:
No one answered? ****, things are quiet. WIth the S20 coming out, I was looking at giving my painfully expensive S10+ (ceramic, 512g) to my kid, who is on Sprint. I went through this with my S9, Sprint won't take it. It's fully compatible, but unless the IMEI is in their system (their device or an unlocked) they won't do it. Anyone confirm if that's still the case?
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Yep.. sure is.. unless u get lucky and find someone willing to add the IMEI into the system but they're not supposed to and most are not smart and wouldn't even look for the right escalation process.