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Hi guys ,
I know that i talk to experts but i m still new in android and i have some questions ...
i bought just today a SGS4 ... Its already rooted ( easy for me just some instructions )
a) Is now my phone unlocked ?
b) I download an app that delete system apps and other , i can delete everything in there or some are importand and what do you suggest ?

Santoman7 said:
Hi guys ,
I know that i talk to experts but i m still new in android and i have some questions ...
i bought just today a SGS4 ... Its already rooted ( easy for me just some instructions )
a) Is now my phone unlocked ?
b) I download an app that delete system apps and other , i can delete everything in there or some are importand and what do you suggest ?
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Rooting wont unlock you from your network, the phone may of already been unlocked anyway but if not (hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong) flash a sim free firmware if your planning on being stock but there is also threads on here about unlocking from the network using the service menu (locks are usually placed on imei numbers as far as I know)
As for deleting system apps, again I have seen a thread on here but I've not done any myself yet but some apps are important to make the phone work fully without getting force closes etc.
Thats about as helpful as I can be at the moment as I havent had the time to get through mine yet removing apps etc
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

Cant unlock

Total noob, so any and all help very much appreciated. I had an issue with my phone not booting, so after lots of tricks and tips I was still stuck in a bootloop. I ended up finding an image and followed the instructions and voila my phone boots, all be it wiped and needing all apps and such installed. However I soon realized my phone is no longer unlocked. so now I cant use my Straight talk sim card. I need help ASAP if possible and more than willing to compensate anyone who can help me get my phone and txt messaging working again. Im pretty versed in PC stuff, as I work in IT, but I have never done any phone moding or flashing until now, so detailed explanations would be great, or if needed we can link up using a remote software program or FB. Thanks!

42 views yet no replies? I sure hope someone out there can help me.
Wfisher74 said:
Total noob, so any and all help very much appreciated. I had an issue with my phone not booting, so after lots of tricks and tips I was still stuck in a bootloop. I ended up finding an image and followed the instructions and voila my phone boots, all be it wiped and needing all apps and such installed. However I soon realized my phone is no longer unlocked. so now I cant use my Straight talk sim card. I need help ASAP if possible and more than willing to compensate anyone who can help me get my phone and txt messaging working again. Im pretty versed in PC stuff, as I work in IT, but I have never done any phone moding or flashing until now, so detailed explanations would be great, or if needed we can link up using a remote software program or FB. Thanks!
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Correct me if I'm wrong your looking for a way to unlock from carrier not bootloader.... If that is the case look here (can't tell you if it works big red is the only one that seems to work where I spend most of my time)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60690666
If your looking for bootloader unlock it make not be possible depending on software ver and kernel... If you want to look into it I would start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43125188
I hope that points you in the right direction... The general portion for our phone has a lot of great information
Sent from my moto_msm8960_jbbl using XDA Free mobile app

Meabrams, thanks for your reply but I am not sure what I need at this point. Not sure by what you mean by "big red", is that another site? I wish I could explain to somone over the phone what is going on, but have no resources to contact for this kind of help. I did to the process listed in the link: Tutorial] Unlock ALL bands on xt907 (moto_msm8960) with no success. I will check out the other post and see if I get any further. Any assistance or help you may know of is much appreciated. Im hoping to transfer my phone to temporary straight talk phone until this is fixed, just hope I dont have to send it off to someone.
Edit....Ok my device is rooted (dont know for sure but I have super user installed (full version of SU)) and I can play apps that are not Google approved. I tried the Motopocalypse and cant get any further. Does it matter what version of Android i have? currently this phone is on 4.4.2 BUT I dont really care if it stays on that version...Do I /Can I go back to the 4.1 version I had before? I believe it was the stock version of the phone's android system by not positive as i bought this phone unlocked. I would contact the seller but they have disappeared from ebay.
meabrams said:
Correct me if I'm wrong your looking for a way to unlock from carrier not bootloader.... If that is the case look here (can't tell you if it works big red is the only one that seems to work where I spend most of my time)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60690666
If your looking for bootloader unlock it make not be possible depending on software ver and kernel... If you want to look into it I would start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43125188
I hope that points you in the right direction... The general portion for our phone has a lot of great information
Sent from my moto_msm8960_jbbl using XDA Free mobile app
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More problems....arg
OK so my phone turns on, asks to run the setup again, as soon as I start the setup in android, after choosing my english language, it says "Please wait, this may take a few minutes." Well this has been doing it for 12 hours now......any help?? Im so frustrated at this point, I really need this phone to work. I have a temp phone to take calls on if anyone desires to be a superhero and help me fix this xt907. Thanks!
Wfisher74 said:
Meabrams, thanks for your reply but I am not sure what I need at this point. Not sure by what you mean by "big red", is that another site? I wish I could explain to somone over the phone what is going on, but have no resources to contact for this kind of help. I did to the process listed in the link: Tutorial] Unlock ALL bands on xt907 (moto_msm8960) with no success. I will check out the other post and see if I get any further. Any assistance or help you may know of is much appreciated. Im hoping to transfer my phone to temporary straight talk phone until this is fixed, just hope I dont have to send it off to someone.
Edit....Ok my device is rooted (dont know for sure but I have super user installed (full version of SU)) and I can play apps that are not Google approved. I tried the Motopocalypse and cant get any further. Does it matter what version of Android i have? currently this phone is on 4.4.2 BUT I dont really care if it stays on that version...Do I /Can I go back to the 4.1 version I had before? I believe it was the stock version of the phone's android system by not positive as i bought this phone unlocked. I would contact the seller but they have disappeared from ebay.
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Flashing Firmware via Fastboot
You mentioned you are stucked at the initial setup screen. This implies that you need to reflash the stock ROM. Please visit this link to read my post containing instructables to successfully flash stock ROM.
Q. Can I unlock bootloader?
No. As of KDA 20.62 15.1 update, the Trust Zone vulnerability has been fixed which allowed exploit to work.
Q. Can I root?
Yes! Head to this thread to root (install SU) on your RAZR.
Q. Can I downgrade?
Unfortunately no! You are stucked permanently with the Kitkat flavour.
US GSM Carrier Unlock
The method is fairly long but easy. Head to the thread here to unlock US GSM carriers which will allow you use Straight Talk.

mfbcool said:
Flashing Firmware via Fastboot
You mentioned you are stucked at the initial setup screen. This implies that you need to reflash the stock ROM. Please visit this link to read my post containing instructables to successfully flash stock ROM.
Q. Can I unlock bootloader?
No. As of KDA 20.62 15.1 update, the Trust Zone vulnerability has been fixed which allowed exploit to work.
Q. Can I root?
Yes! Head to this thread to root (install SU) on your RAZR.
Q. Can I downgrade?
Unfortunately no! You are stucked permanently with the Kitkat flavour.
US GSM Carrier Unlock
The method is fairly long but easy. Head to the thread here to unlock US GSM carriers which will allow you use Straight Talk.
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For moto luge is international sim roaming on att or tmobile also considered in the domestic blocking ?
I have tmobile.pl sim which roams in my note4 but not on luge
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Metro Pcs SM-G530T1 Bricked..

Hi guys ! Im kinda new to xda.. so please just bare with me.. I recently bricked my Metro Pcs SM-G530T1 grand prime, If you guys have any new information about the FirmWare for the Galaxy Grand Prime Metro Pcs Version SM-G530T1 can you please provide it ? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.. ive looked around already on sammobile & around xda & AF but no luck.. so like i said if you guys got any new info please tell... thanks in advance !!!!!

Hey,
I posted this topic a week or so ago with the same problem. We're somewhat on to something... we just need someone with a working phone to get the firmware by using their IMEI number in SmartSwitch. If you know anyone else who has the phone, it'd be awesome if you can ask them give that a go.

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Root Discovered, but phone is bricked.
xXBrain_DeadzXx said:
I have the same phone I bricked it then got it replaced, I am also interested in how to root this device, how can I help?
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I had my phone [SM-G530T1] rooted with TWRP before bricking it with Xposed. Is it possible you can provide us with the stock firmware from your phone using Samsung SmartSwitch or provided us with the S/N for we can do it ourselves. Do you need the method I used to root my GP?

i have my imei
Yu-san said:
Hey,
I posted this topic a week or so ago with the same problem. We're somewhat on to something... we just need someone with a working phone to get the firmware by using their IMEI number in SmartSwitch. If you know anyone else who has the phone, it'd be awesome if you can ask them give that a go.
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i have my factory box where it has my serial number and imei i also need help as i bricked my phone

elmo__503 said:
i have my factory box where it has my serial number and imei i also need help as i bricked my phone
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What does the s/n say on the box , not the imei #. Do you mind telling me ?

Eker05 said:
What does the s/n say on the box , not the imei #. Do you mind telling me ?
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it saids 359130060262344

No bro i don't think that's the s/n i just tried it with smartswitch on my computer and it says incorrect S/N

Eker05 said:
No bro i don't think that's the s/n i just tried it with smartswitch on my computer and it says incorrect S/N
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that is i called metro and asked them as well thats the number on my box i am going to use the tmobile firmware and see if it works i will let you know if it worked

elmo__503 said:
that is i called metro and asked them as well thats the number on my box i am going to use the tmobile firmware and see if it works i will let you know if it worked
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Wait no don't do that !! It won't work people have already tried don't even try bro !

I have created a solution!
I have a fix to get the SM-G530T1 [Galaxy Grand Prime - MetroPCS] working after a soft brick. Back up and running making/receiving calls/texts, but Wi-Fi is not working and my device starts off in recovery. Still need to test out everything else though. Also, the settings say Galaxy Core Prime now meaning everything in the ABOUT DEVICE section will be altered until we have a firmware for our device to download. I used TrapKernel from ShinySide, the provided TWRP for the SM-G530H, and some files from both firmwares of the SM-G360T1 and SM-G530T devices.
Anyway, using ODIN, put the .tar file in the AP slot and flash your phone...GOOD LUCK!
Sorry, I am still too new to post external links. Contact me through other means and I will provide the file until I am allowed to share it here on XDA.

i tired
Eker05 said:
Wait no don't do that !! It won't work people have already tried don't even try bro !
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so i put my phone in download mode and then took out the battery and then factory reset then tired again and i somehow got it to say connect to smart switch i took it to Samsung in best buy and told them my phone went like this after updating and they installed the t mobile version into it and it works with t mobile and metro pcs so my advice find a way to make it say connect to smart switch for emergency firmware thing and take it to Samsung and tell them the t mobile Verizon will work for you hope you for the best my phone started working now:good: only problem is i know can not unlock my phone its locked to t mobile and their prepaid partners and all the t mobile apps and stuff but i got my phone back tho just do not tell them you rooted it

Would this help?....
I also have a bricked SM-G530T1 , along with my new replacement, would it help if I shared my IMEI with one of you? Cuz I would LOVE to fix my other phone.

serial number for metro grand prime is 000000610214642660
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Eker05 said:
No bro i don't think that's the s/n i just tried it with smartswitch on my computer and it says incorrect S/N
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serial number for metro grand prime is 000000610214642660 i think im not sure lmk if it works i can get any s/n for all metro phones as i work for a metro

Well there is easy way to root the phone it takes like 5 mins. It is free and stress free, what I did was use kingroot. Now the most people are not doing there homework, so they end up FRP locking there mobile device. Shame on you nubs, don't skip corners. See the (FRP) factory reset protection is google's doing. They make it harder for would be phone thefts. In the same sequence they made it almost so easy to brick your mobile device. By rooting your phone through kingroot, your mobile device will work until you reboot it. Once you reboot it, you trigger the (FRP) lock and then you are stuck with a bricked device. Now (FRP) lock is on every android 5.0 OP system and higher. What they don't tell you is that when you reboot and or factory reset your device. It automaticlly trips it. If you call samsung they will tell you bring it to best buy and they will help you. This is not true samsung can't do anything cause google is the one behind the (FRP) lock. Now google will ask you to wait 72 hours. Which is also wrong, smart switch,kiers,odin ,nothing will help you. The trick is simple, understanding the (FRP) lock is key. Disable the lock by deleting your google account. Now you might ask your self if i disable my google account how will I download the king root app. That is why first and for most, you download the app and run it. Once you rooted your phone use one of the hundreds of root verify apps to make sure your device is rooted. Now DON'T reboot your phone! Go to you account and delete your google account ,failing to do this will trigger (FRP) lock. Once the google account is deleted, reboot your phone. Now when the phone restarts you will have a rooted phone . Sign back in to google and you will be ready to go. Keep in mind also, I have seen countless people not even trying to root there phone have the same issues with the all black screen (FRP) lock. Just cause they factor rested there device, this will also trigger the lock. So keep that in mind anytime you want to factory reset sign out of google account before you do or same thing will happened, and once it locks your screwed. Now also keep in mind if you rooted your phone and you experienced a (FRP) lock at the moment. You are holding on to a bricked mobile device cause by rooting your phone you killed your warranty. That suck's but for all you nubs out there stop cutting corners do your home work, or pay the price.

my grand prime is bricked to it has the same SM-G530T1 and if I go to metro will they replace it for free ??? I got it a week ago

Eker05 said:
Hi guys ! Im kinda new to xda.. so please just bare with me.. I recently bricked my Metro Pcs SM-G530T1 grand prime, If you guys have any new information about the FirmWare for the Galaxy Grand Prime Metro Pcs Version SM-G530T1 can you please provide it ? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.. ive looked around already on sammobile & around xda & AF but no luck.. so like i said if you guys got any new info please tell... thanks in advance !!!!!
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""It's the bottom number under neath ur battery without the dashes"" :victory:
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henrya32 said:
serial number for metro grand prime is 000000610214642660
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serial number for metro grand prime is 000000610214642660 i think im not sure lmk if it works i can get any s/n for all metro phones as i work for a metro
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Your serial number is the bottom number under neath ur battery without the dashes

Maxnificent said:
I have a fix to get the SM-G530T1 [Galaxy Grand Prime - MetroPCS] working after a soft brick. Back up and running making/receiving calls/texts, but Wi-Fi is not working and my device starts off in recovery. Still need to test out everything else though. Also, the settings say Galaxy Core Prime now meaning everything in the ABOUT DEVICE section will be altered until we have a firmware for our device to download. I used TrapKernel from ShinySide, the provided TWRP for the SM-G530H, and some files from both firmwares of the SM-G360T1 and SM-G530T devices.
Anyway, using ODIN, put the .tar file in the AP slot and flash your phone...GOOD LUCK!
Sorry, I am still too new to post external links. Contact me through other means and I will provide the file until I am allowed to share it here on XDA.
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So u have the links to fix sm-g530t1? I got stuck on the front screen and need to do a emergency recovery but need the files to do a stock recovery

Here's the IMEI & S/N of my current working G530T1
S/n: R28gb10vxqx
imei: 359130063944856

BrainHack16 said:
Well there is easy way to root the phone it takes like 5 mins. It is free and stress free, what I did was use kingroot. Now the most people are not doing there homework, so they end up FRP locking there mobile device. Shame on you nubs, don't skip corners. See the (FRP) factory reset protection is google's doing. They make it harder for would be phone thefts. In the same sequence they made it almost so easy to brick your mobile device. By rooting your phone through kingroot, your mobile device will work until you reboot it. Once you reboot it, you trigger the (FRP) lock and then you are stuck with a bricked device. Now (FRP) lock is on every android 5.0 OP system and higher. What they don't tell you is that when you reboot and or factory reset your device. It automaticlly trips it. If you call samsung they will tell you bring it to best buy and they will help you. This is not true samsung can't do anything cause google is the one behind the (FRP) lock. Now google will ask you to wait 72 hours. Which is also wrong, smart switch,kiers,odin ,nothing will help you. The trick is simple, understanding the (FRP) lock is key. Disable the lock by deleting your google account. Now you might ask your self if i disable my google account how will I download the king root app. That is why first and for most, you download the app and run it. Once you rooted your phone use one of the hundreds of root verify apps to make sure your device is rooted. Now DON'T reboot your phone! Go to you account and delete your google account ,failing to do this will trigger (FRP) lock. Once the google account is deleted, reboot your phone. Now when the phone restarts you will have a rooted phone . Sign back in to google and you will be ready to go. Keep in mind also, I have seen countless people not even trying to root there phone have the same issues with the all black screen (FRP) lock. Just cause they factor rested there device, this will also trigger the lock. So keep that in mind anytime you want to factory reset sign out of google account before you do or same thing will happened, and once it locks your screwed. Now also keep in mind if you rooted your phone and you experienced a (FRP) lock at the moment. You are holding on to a bricked mobile device cause by rooting your phone you killed your warranty. That suck's but for all you nubs out there stop cutting corners do your home work, or pay the price.
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Would you mind using Flashify app to pull the recovery and kernel from your device? I know someone who is bricked and those two files could fix his issues. I have the Straight talk version so it's a no go on my end. He does have the Metro PCS version.
Thanks in advance.

Spring LG V20

Hey everyone, was wondering if the Sprint variant of the LG V20 has been rooted yet? If so, can you direct me to the link that tells me what to do? I would google it myself, or search these forums myself, but this military network I'm on makes it tough. As it is, this page is all wonkey looking when viewing it from the military network.
EDIT: just noticed the title of the post says Spring...that's a mis-spell, it's supposed to be Sprint. LOL

Definitely not easy at the moment!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410

neotrin2000 said:
Hey everyone, was wondering if the Sprint variant of the LG V20 has been rooted yet? If so, can you direct me to the link that tells me what to do? I would google it myself, or search these forums myself, but this military network I'm on makes it tough. As it is, this page is all wonkey looking when viewing it from the military network.
EDIT: just noticed the title of the post says Spring...that's a mis-spell, it's supposed to be Sprint. LOL
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Yes, the device is root-able
Follow Dirty Santa ,
At the point where it says to download the stock sprint rom, come over to my thread {Rom} LS997 as thats for the sprint V20,
Download the version of the rom you think fits best, Im using version 5.5 " L " and its liquid smooth, good battery life, no random Fc.
still working on some decent mods to add but its the basics with all the bloat gone, and a ton of tweaks and built in mods to make it run as good as it should.
Just read everthing in both op's 1st and get a good idea before starting. You will need a pc with fastboot and adb setup to do the dirty santa half, one you get into twrp you wont need pc anymore.
If youve downloaded the latest update, you mise well install it and get that out of the way as it will cause twrp loops if its downloaded and not installed yet. that or delete it using twrp and my HELP me post further down in the thread
Good luck!

cmdauria said:
Definitely not easy at the moment!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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Thank you for the responses. I appreciate it.

And if you get stuck in a bootloop of twrp recovery - you just need to do the battery pull, hold vol down, power button, trick.

root/unlock boot-loader after shutting down website service

hello guys, i have a serious problem to unlock my p9 lite boot loader after huawei shutted down unlocking service ,can somebody help me ! plz :crying::crying:

boussettanizar said:
hello guys, i have a serious problem to unlock my p9 lite boot loader after huawei shutted down unlocking service ,can somebody help me ! plz :crying::crying:
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Hello, take a look HERE, but it may not work anymore. If something goes wrong donot point your finger against me..
Dude next time donot be so lazy and search a bit more, this is already been asked/replied tons of times...
Best regards

Dadditz said:
Hello, take a look HERE, but it may not work anymore. If something goes wrong donot point your finger against me..
Dude next time donot be so lazy and search a bit more, this is already been asked/replied tons of times...
Best regards
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thank you bro I, but im not looking for paid services
thx for ur help

boussettanizar said:
thank you bro I, but im not looking for paid services
thx for ur help
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I agree with you, I summarily agree
but I don't think there is another way,
at least for now ...
Think, it's only 2 beers.
Regards

The very same phone, P9 Lite. I had been looking everywhere for a free option to gain bootloader code - to no avail. The last chance was through sign-up list floating here on the forum somewhere around the start of September - but it is no longer accessible. I'm afraid gaining the code is now only possible through paid services.
At first I thought I need Paypal account or $/EUR account so I can use DC unlocker but there is an app on Google Play that charges you in your local currency to provide login and pass for their desktop service app. It was something around 4 EUR, it's more than 4 beers here in Poland but the procedure is quite simple.
The difficulty level goes up when you finally unlock the bootloader... I'm still struggling with altering my hosts in a systemless way so that my SafetyNet remains passed, OP should reconsider whether he really needs that root

Squallo91 said:
The very same phone, P9 Lite. I had been looking everywhere for a free option to gain bootloader code - to no avail. The last chance was through sign-up list floating here on the forum somewhere around the start of September - but it is no longer accessible. I'm afraid gaining the code is now only possible through paid services.
At first I thought I need Paypal account or $/EUR account so I can use DC unlocker but there is an app on Google Play that charges you in your local currency to provide login and pass for their desktop service app. It was something around 4 EUR, it's more than 4 beers here in Poland but the procedure is quite simple.
The difficulty level goes up when you finally unlock the bootloader... I'm still struggling with altering my hosts in a systemless way so that my SafetyNet remains passed, OP should reconsider whether he really needs that root
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thank you bro for participating in this discussion ,but I really need it ,I cant buy anything this moment