Hello this thread is my experience and review of idoneapps.com Sprint S5 domestic sim unlock.
REQUIREMENTS
-Running Lollipop or higher (I was on stock rooted 6.0.1)
-must be rooted
-Different carrier sim, for example I have At&t.
-Around $30, I know paid ughhh but honestly it's worth every penny.
Okay so here is my story that lead to this. I repair cellphones for a living and we do a lot of business with Verizon, well one of the workers offered me a Sprint S5 for $50. It was tempting as it was in great condition, the problem? I have AT&T. Anyways I bought the phone on impulse, as if I couldn't use it, I could still tweak and develop on it. So win/win for me.
Well after tons of research to domestically unlock the SM-G900P, I found idoneapps.
idoneapps have created an apk that will permanently sim unlock your Sprint and Boost mobile devices. (Check to see device compatibility on their website.)
Go to idoneapps.com
Go to Android unlocking services
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Then go to "Samsung Phone unlock for final user" and hit "download unlock apk"
Install the apk and open the app.
Now that the app is opened, you now have to buy your license, when you confirms your purchase, it will send a confirmation .zip to your email. Open that .zip and it will grant you the unlock permission.
Now go back to the unlock apk, and go ahead and hit the unlock button, the phone should reboot twice, the first time it reboots, go back into the app so it can reboot for the second time.
After that you should now be unlocked, if you are rooted, the app will automatically install APNs, but if not then you can go ahead and add your APN.
The app does other helpful things as well.
It debrands your phone as well. Getting rid of hands free activation.
CONS
Ahh there has to be a catch somewhere right?
Because the sprint S5 is a CDMA phone, it doesn't get all the benefits of a GSM carrier. The only downside that I have personally experienced is that I don't get 4G or LTE.
At&t is very strong in my area so I'm fine with just 3g. Also if you run a custom ROM with Xblast tools, you can throttle your 3g.
Anyways, it's great for unlocking your phone to use with At&t or T-Mobile.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/dc1823c5dcfa737c87d2bfdf820983installation
Also you are free to flash as many custom/stock ROMs/recoveries as you like as its permanent. (Proof in screenshots as I'm now running CM13) There are ways to relock the device if you aren't careful, but that requires a special dialer code and or messing with service mode. But you have unlimited unlocks incase that ever happens.
Also for some reason it says disconnected for my network but I assure you that I get calling/data/texting, I believe that is from "tricking" the phone during the unlock installation.
Hopefully this guide helps someone else!
Sent from SM-G900Pkltespr
the unlock does indeed work on the g900p as ive unlocked 2 of them personally via idoneapps. I also only get the hspa connection, but that is very likely due to the LTE bands preselected on the phone. I have tried to do the stuff in this thread, but ive not got qpst to find the diag port on the g900p. Ive only half a$$ed in my attempts, so im not convinced that it cant be done, quite the opposite actually. Modder beware, if you brick your phone trying this, its not my fault, but its been said to work on many phones
youdoofus said:
the unlock does indeed work on the g900p as ive unlocked 2 of them personally via idoneapps. I also only get the hspa connection, but that is very likely due to the LTE bands preselected on the phone. I have tried to do the stuff in this thread, but ive not got qpst to find the diag port on the g900p. Ive only half a$$ed in my attempts, so im not convinced that it cant be done, quite the opposite actually. Modder beware, if you brick your phone trying this, its not my fault, but its been said to work on many phones
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I actually managed to edit using qpst/qxdm and got those LTE values to stick after reboot. But with all my persistence, no LTE. I've done build.prop edits as well but soon learned that the firmware I'm on cannot edit GSM properties on build.prop. at least not for g900p
SM-900P CM13
youdoofus said:
the unlock does indeed work on the g900p as ive unlocked 2 of them personally via idoneapps. I also only get the hspa connection, but that is very likely due to the LTE bands preselected on the phone. I have tried to do the stuff in this thread, but ive not got qpst to find the diag port on the g900p. Ive only half a$$ed in my attempts, so im not convinced that it cant be done, quite the opposite actually. Modder beware, if you brick your phone trying this, its not my fault, but its been said to work on many phones
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Also are you rooted? I can provide some information on how to connect to qpst. I had a really difficult time trying to get it to recognize my device. (Assuming you are on marshmallow)
SM-900P CM13
im very rooted LOL i rooted it 3 days after getting it, which was 7 days after release 2+ years ago. I wasnt too keen on MM, so im still using ol' reliable MOAR 7.0. And yeah, id appreciate the heads up on what part im missing!
youdoofus said:
im very rooted LOL i rooted it 3 days after getting it, which was 7 days after release 2+ years ago. I wasnt too keen on MM, so im still using ol' reliable MOAR 7.0. And yeah, id appreciate the heads up on what part im missing!
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Well I'm not too sure if this is the right answer for you considering the software differences, I'm running windows 8 with Marshmallow based 6.0.1 CM13
What you'll need:
Terminal emulator
QXDM
QPST
EFS Professional
NV Calculator app
USB cable (no hub)
Patience
So I found it to be rather difficult to enable diag mode for the S5 with marshmallow as its so new that hardly anybody found a method to successfully activate it.
1. Turn on usb debugging in developer settings
2.Set USB to DM-Modem-Adb
-Open terminal app
Use the following commands
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,acm,adb
Now verify w/ command
getprop sys.usb.config
It should tell you if the commands did indeed stick. (diag,acm,adb)
This method should install a driver if you are connected to a usb with debugging on.
METHOD 2
Plug in your phone to your pc and open EFS Professional and click on the Samsung Tools tab.
You then should see a pull down setting to change the usb mode to DM-MODEM-ADB. This method should automatically install a driver and enforce diag/adb server (if your diag driver hasn't yet been installed.) Which is where I had the most difficulty in getting it to connect to my PC. EFS needs to berunning and be ready/connected before you open QXDM.
3. Open QXDM (Run as administrator)
(DISCLAIMER! It's important to understand that you should run QXDM AFTER you successfully connected to DM-MODEM-ADB server in EFS Professional)
-In QXDM hit options > communication
You should see a COM port that is opened up and active. If this isn't working. Restart process 1/2 from complete scratch.
4. Click the target port pulldown menu in the communications window and select the COM channel that is displayed in PortType that is active. After hitting the "OK" button, close the window.
Now you should be able to read and write your nv memory.
5. Click View > Common > Nv browser.
Use NV calculator app for the bands you need. The phone itself only has 850-2100mhz through WCDMA.
I would advise to only edit 6828/6829. If it says you need to edit RF band config, in my version of QXDM reads 1877 as a CDMA property, not a GSM or WCDMA property. While messing with this I learned that it might possibly be something of unimportance to the mod, correct me if I'm wrong.
Try it at your own risk.
If you can't still connect to your pc, close all your programs. And start over every time it doesn't work.
Also I noticed that there is never an actual diag driver in device manager like there used to be in windows 7. Once in diag mode, device manager should recognize the device as COM. And possibly as a Modem as well.
Make the edits and reboot when you are done. Please report back with results as I have the exact phone and would like to see if it works to get a final answer if this can actually be done. Test around with your hiddenmenu and apns to see if you can get it.
If you have any questions, report back here so if there is a solution it can help others!
SM-900P CM13
Also check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948822
SM-900P CM13
xholomovementx said:
well i'm not too sure if this is the right answer for you considering the software differences, i'm running windows 8 with marshmallow based 6.0.1 cm13
what you'll need:
Terminal emulator
qxdm
qpst
efs professional
nv calculator app
usb cable (no hub)
patience
so i found it to be rather difficult to enable diag mode for the s5 with marshmallow as its so new that hardly anybody found a method to successfully activate it.
1. Turn on usb debugging in developer settings
2.set usb to dm-modem-adb
-open terminal app
use the following commands
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,acm,adb
now verify w/ command
getprop sys.usb.config
it should tell you if the commands did indeed stick. (diag,acm,adb)
this method should install a driver if you are connected to a usb with debugging on.
Method 2
plug in your phone to your pc and open efs professional and click on the samsung tools tab.
You then should see a pull down setting to change the usb mode to dm-modem-adb. This method should automatically install a driver and enforce diag/adb server (if your diag driver hasn't yet been installed.) which is where i had the most difficulty in getting it to connect to my pc. Efs needs to berunning and be ready/connected before you open qxdm.
3. Open qxdm (run as administrator)
(disclaimer! It's important to understand that you should run qxdm after you successfully connected to dm-modem-adb server in efs professional)
-in qxdm hit options > communication
you should see a com port that is opened up and active. If this isn't working. Restart process 1/2 from complete scratch.
4. Click the target port pulldown menu in the communications window and select the com channel that is displayed in porttype that is active. After hitting the "ok" button, close the window.
Now you should be able to read and write your nv memory.
5. Click view > common > nv browser.
Use nv calculator app for the bands you need. The phone itself only has 850-2100mhz through wcdma.
I would advise to only edit 6828/6829. If it says you need to edit rf band config, in my version of qxdm reads 1877 as a cdma property, not a gsm or wcdma property. While messing with this i learned that it might possibly be something of unimportance to the mod, correct me if i'm wrong.
Try it at your own risk.
If you can't still connect to your pc, close all your programs. And start over every time it doesn't work.
Also i noticed that there is never an actual diag driver in device manager like there used to be in windows 7. Once in diag mode, device manager should recognize the device as com. And possibly as a modem as well.
Make the edits and reboot when you are done. Please report back with results as i have the exact phone and would like to see if it works to get a final answer if this can actually be done. Test around with your hiddenmenu and apns to see if you can get it.
If you have any questions, report back here so if there is a solution it can help others!
Edit* make sure you connect the active state and that is reading your baseband under phone.
Sm-900p cm13
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Right on man! Thanks!! I'll have to give this a whirl later today. And as for the differences in Roms, I have zero issue flashing a ROM to get this working because it should stick once complete and I can then go back to moar if I want. Thanks again!
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app
OK, so I tried several times and I can't get the diag port to show. Tried different modems and nothing. I flashed the modem with the idone unlock app but not with Odin. Might try that later. I know this is a few weeks back now, life got a tad hectic for me to spend much time on the computer and fiddling with odin
Thanks, this indeed worked. It's worth the money!!
I was able to unlock mines using the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 (GTv3.1.8) just fine, however I haven't tested mines to see if it would work on AT&T. I just purchased an AT&T Service and will be getting my SIM card by mail in a few more days.
Does the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 unlocks it domestically, or is it just an international unlock?
FNetV1 said:
I was able to unlock mines using the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 (GTv3.1.8) just fine, however I haven't tested mines to see if it would work on AT&T. I just purchased an AT&T Service and will be getting my SIM card by mail in a few more days.
Does the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 unlocks it domestically, or is it just an international unlock?
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I have not tried it, but I have read that for domestic unlock to work, the steps are the same except that you also have to turn GCF settings off. It can be done by the IOTHiddenMenu. The steps are found here: https://idoneapps.com/settings.php. hopefully it works
FNetV1 said:
I was able to unlock mines using the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 (GTv3.1.8) just fine, however I haven't tested mines to see if it would work on AT&T. I just purchased an AT&T Service and will be getting my SIM card by mail in a few more days.
Does the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 unlocks it domestically, or is it just an international unlock?
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This is a ridiculous question, but when I looked online and searched for the free version of idoneapps 3.1.8 and downloaded, the app I see doesn't have an obvious way to unlock the screen; this is what I see:
The only thing that's close is "SIM UICC Unlock." When I click on that it brings up a Network Unlock prompt. I downloaded the non-free one and it looks dead simple, but if there's a way to do it and save $35 I'm all for it
Did I download the wrong app?
For my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) there was an extra step that I needed to perform in order to unlock it for domestic usage according to: https://idoneapps.com/settings.php (Thanks @eurohunder for pointing this out for me). According to this quoted info, I am supposed to click on GCS settings on their paid for version of IDONEAPPS, but dont worry, I know that on the free version there is no such fancy button labeled "GCF", but fear no more! I will show you how to access the same exact menu where that fancy "GCF" button on the paid-for version leads to, its none other than simply clicking on the IOTHIDDENMENU button that I can see on your screenshot as button #2 on the bottom list, there you will see a series of menu, I believe the one labeled"Testmode" or something like that from the big menu leads you exactly to the same spot (which is the "SERVICE MODE") as if you were to click on the "GCF" button fron the paid for version, there you can just continue to follow the instructions on that page as it will be exact, depending on many factor and firmware version you are running.
Now that you have access the SERVICE MODE (or in other words "GCF"'s target destination if you were using the paid-for version) You would go to [2] UE Settings & Info, then [1] Settings, then [1] Protocol, then [4] GCF (note: MAYBE the "GCF" button on the paid for version leads you directly to this spot, bypassing the other menu options directly, maybe yes, maybe no, but it doesn't matter, the point is that you made it there), then finally you would tap "[1] GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON", you will see a confirmation that the command succeeded, and as per the instructions from your own device you shall reboot your device using the power buttons and then tap on "restart/reboot". Thats all. At least in my case that should be it for unlocking GSM bands, according for further research I did, the Sprint Galaxy S5 would only work in 3G mode because all the 4G LTE GSM bands are blocked and the ones aren't compatible with the AT&T network (which is the network that I plan to use very soon on this device), so to fix that predicament because I dont want to be stuck on 3G mode I downloaded QPST and QXDM, I had to downgrade my firmware to kit-kat thorugh ODIN (was a b*tch sourcing the original .tar image on the internet, most servers that used to have it no longer had the file and when I was finally about to give up and pay sammobile their $15 to be able to download it from their servers at a speed greater than 15 kbps I finally found a server that was still hosting the NE5 firmware for free!)
For my particular device, beginning on Lollipop Samsung took measures (on the kernel) to prevent users from having access to QPST/QXDM, installing a customer kernel would have given access to QPST/QSDM without having to downgrade firmwares, but the custom kernel that I needed was nowhere to be found, so my only option was to do the firmware downgrade and thanks God that I didn't have the stock Marshmallow bootloader because downgrading would have been impossible then (Samsung implemented a downgrade check - blocker for the S5 starting on Marshmallow) so I was running the BO6 bootloader/baseband, the last ones of the safe bootloader version that allows downgrades.
So anyways, on QPST I made sure that all the 3G bands that I needed for AT&T were indeed enabled, and on QXDM I enabled all LTE bands (thanks to someone who posted the string value to enable all LTE bands for GSM).
So hopefully, when my AT&T SIM card arrives on Thursday Oct 26 not only should I have 3G access, but I also should have 4G LTE access as well, and after my AT&T SIM card arrives I would finally put all this to a test, how effective all this was and most importantly, if this method for domestic GSM unlock really works for me.
FNetV1 said:
For my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) there was an extra step that I needed to perform in order to unlock it for domestic usage according to: https://idoneapps.com/settings.php (Thanks @eurohunder for pointing this out for me). According to this quoted info, I am supposed to click on GCS settings on their paid for version of IDONEAPPS, but dont worry, I know that on the free version there is no such fancy button labeled "GCF", but fear no more! I will show you how to access the same exact menu where that fancy "GCF" button on the paid-for version leads to, its none other than simply clicking on the IOTHIDDENMENU button that I can see on your screenshot as button #2 on the bottom list, there you will see a series of menu, I believe the one labeled"Testmode" or something like that from the big menu leads you exactly to the same spot (which is the "SERVICE MODE") as if you were to click on the "GCF" button fron the paid for version, there you can just continue to follow the instructions on that page as it will be exact, depending on many factor and firmware version you are running.
Now that you have access the SERVICE MODE (or in other words "GCF"'s target destination if you were using the paid-for version) You would go to [2] UE Settings & Info, then [1] Settings, then [1] Protocol, then [4] GCF (note: MAYBE the "GCF" button on the paid for version leads you directly to this spot, bypassing the other menu options directly, maybe yes, maybe no, but it doesn't matter, the point is that you made it there), then finally you would tap "[1] GSM/(E)GPRS/WCDMA GCF ON", you will see a confirmation that the command succeeded, and as per the instructions from your own device you shall reboot your device using the power buttons and then tap on "restart/reboot". Thats all. At least in my case that should be it for unlocking GSM bands, according for further research I did, the Sprint Galaxy S5 would only work in 3G mode because all the 4G LTE GSM bands are blocked and the ones aren't compatible with the AT&T network (which is the network that I plan to use very soon on this device), so to fix that predicament because I dont want to be stuck on 3G mode I downloaded QPST and QXDM, I had to downgrade my firmware to kit-kat thorugh ODIN (was a b*tch sourcing the original .tar image on the internet, most servers that used to have it no longer had the file and when I was finally about to give up and pay sammobile their $15 to be able to download it from their servers at a speed greater than 15 kbps I finally found a server that was still hosting the NE5 firmware for free!)
For my particular device, beginning on Lollipop Samsung took measures (on the kernel) to prevent users from having access to QPST/QXDM, installing a customer kernel would have given access to QPST/QSDM without having to downgrade firmwares, but the custom kernel that I needed was nowhere to be found, so my only option was to do the firmware downgrade and thanks God that I didn't have the stock Marshmallow bootloader because downgrading would have been impossible then (Samsung implemented a downgrade check - blocker for the S5 starting on Marshmallow) so I was running the BO6 bootloader/baseband, the last ones of the safe bootloader version that allows downgrades.
So anyways, on QPST I made sure that all the 3G bands that I needed for AT&T were indeed enabled, and on QXDM I enabled all LTE bands (thanks to someone who posted the string value to enable all LTE bands for GSM).
So hopefully, when my AT&T SIM card arrives on Thursday Oct 26 not only should I have 3G access, but I also should have 4G LTE access as well, and after my AT&T SIM card arrives I would finally put all this to a test, how effective all this was and most importantly, if this method for domestic GSM unlock really works for me.
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Thanks for taking the time to type all of this out...I didn't have any luck getting this to work with TMobile, but it's possible I screwed up something in the process before I made it to the GCF settings. I tried to set the towers to GSM and register the phone on T-Mobile's network, but it just wouldn't register, and I never could get the "invalid SIM" to go away. No big deal; I had a Moto E4 that I bought from Amazon, so I figured by the time I returned the Moto and paid for the $35 I might as well just use the Moto.
Do you have the .zip file he sent you?
Honestly...best damn unlock service ive ever used...and ive used alot but for samsung devices, and mainly sprint devices, its instant, theres a live chat, and if theyre unavailable on live chat, if you leave a message they get back to so fast...i will use them every single time i can.
I have done this on my Not4 using idoneapps, you do not need another carrier sim to domestic unlock... When it is unlocked, pop in a sim from another carrier and your all set to go.
i got mine unlocked thru Ebay for around $8, the seller used GT tools i believe and it is successful. By the way, did you guys update ROM after unlocking? if yes what custom rom did you update?
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Have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (model: SM-N900W8) and wish to enable LTE for a specific carrier? Follow these in-depth instructions and you will enable LTE for this specific model. My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 model is from WIND Mobile and I use both WIND Mobile and Telus SIMS on the device (interchange when needed). When using WIND, I get their default 4G data speeds and with Telus, I now have LTE which is like going from a Honda to a Corvette.
These instructions will work with all the SM-N900W8 models but you will need to select the appropriate root for your country/carrier (as indicated in Chainfire's post).
Should you have any questions, please respond to the post or send me a PM and I will assist where possible.
Thank you to the following 3 individuals! Some assisted with their general posts while others provided informative information via PM to ease me into the process:
AllGamer
Chainfire
asaqwert
UNLOCKING YOUR DEVICE
Before you are able to use another carrier SIM in your device, you must first unlock the device. I know there is a method of doing this for free after rooting but I paid $32.99 USD and received my unlock code through cellunlocker.net. If unlocking to use a SIM from another country, make sure you first activate with the original SIM. Failure to do so will region lock the device so you cannot use it with an International SIM. The only way around this is to pay a Samsung technician to reset the device. Since I use WIND and Telus, both carriers are Canadian so I went ahead and unlocked my device using the Telus SIM directly as I do not need to worry about a regional lock.
ROOTING THE DEVICE
1) Download and install Kies (for the Drivers) from here http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/model/SM-N900WZKEBWA
2) Download the ODIN software and ROOT provided by Chainfire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46098951&postcount=3
3) Unzip the files just downloaded and run the ODIN software. Once loaded, click on the PDA button and browse to the ROM file:
CF-Auto-Root-hltecan-hlteub-smn900w8.tar.md5 (this was the file I selected for my Canadian provider as my device is WIND Mobile). Make sure the check-box in the ODIN software that says "Re-Partition" is either unchecked or greyed out.
4) Power off your device and once off, reboot into the Android system by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will present you with a warning regarding installation of customized OS's. Click on the volume up button and this will allow you to continue and present you with a Android logo screen and the word "Downloading".
5) Plug your device into the USB port and click on the "Start" button within the ODIN software. It should take a couple of minutes but the status window in ODIN should say successful.
CONGRATULATIONS... You have now rooted your device!
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INSTALLING TWRP (TEAM WIN RECOVERY PROJECT)
I loaded the above program which I recommend you do as well. TWRP is a fully touch base recovery software program that allows you to store/backup and save custom ROMS either to your computer or to the device itself through internal storage or external SD. Think of it as a simple way to manage your device rather than having to enter a bunch of codes or press key sequences to get into specific low level menus of your device.
The software can be downloaded from the following link. I downloaded the latest 2.6.3.4 version:
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/hltecan
1) Power off your device and once off, reboot into the Android system by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will present you with a warning regarding installation of customized OS's. Click on the volume up button and this will allow you to continue and present you with a Android logo screen and the word "Downloading".
2) Load the ODIN software, click the PDA button and select the TWRP package you just downloaded:
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.4-RC1-hltecan.img
3) Plug your device into the USB port and click on the "Start" button within the ODIN software. It should take a couple of minutes but the status window in ODIN should say successful.
CONGRATULATIONS... You have just installed the TWRP software which will open your device up to a world of possibilities.
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INSTALLING AN LTE CAPABLE ROM/MODEM
Now that you have your device rooted and the TWRP software installed, we now want to enable the LTE capability so you can use this device at the best speeds possible! Unlike what many have posted, I confirmed with AllGamer you can load any carrier SM-N900W8 ROM onto the device as long as the models version match (ie: SM-N900W8). My device is WIND Mobile and this carrier does not support LTE so the fastest speed I can select is 4G which is WCDMA/GSM in the network mode settings. Since I will be using the device on Telus with LTE data speeds, I want to install this ROM but ensure the device will have LTE as a option which I can select under network mode.
1) Go to the following link and download the carrier specific ROM for the provider you wish to use your phone with (in my case, Telus):
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N900W8.html
2) This is a large file so I downloaded it to my Pcloud account then onto my computer which took about 30 minutes. Once the file is on your computer, extract the contents.
3) Power off your device and once off, reboot into the Android system by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will present you with a warning regarding installation of customized OS's. Click on the volume up button and this will allow you to continue and present you with a Android logo screen and the word "Downloading".
4) Load the ODIN software, click the PDA button and select the ROM package you just downloaded (in my case, Telus):
N900W8VLUBMJ1_N900W8OYABMJ1_N900W8VLUBMJ1_HOME.tar.md5
5) Plug your device into the USB port and click on the "Start" button within the ODIN software. It should take around 5 minutes but the status window in ODIN should say successful.
6) Your device will now reboot and you will need to go through the setup process. Once complete, you think LTE will be enabled but you are wrong! You must dial the following key sequence to bring up a regional carrier menu: *#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272* (your IMEI number) #) - To find your IMEI number, check your manufacturer box or press *#06# from your call menu and it's the first 15 - digits.
When the menu pops up, it will show a listing of codes and it matches the "region" list that's shown at the following link: http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N900W8.html
When the menu comes up, select the regional code for the carrier ROM you just installed (in my case, Telus which was "TLS"). The phone will now go through a reset/boot sequence and come this time, it should read the APN settings from your SIM card and viola, you now have LTE. If you do not see LTE but 3G, you will need to ensure your APN settings are correct and then go into the Network Mode and ensure you have LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto mode) selected.
CONGRATULATIONS... You now have rooted your device, installed a custom ROM for the carrier you wish to use LTE on and have LTE capability. Since you have installed a specific ROM and set the regional carrier settings to this ROM, if you look under your status menu, instead of it saying "Custom" next to "Device Status", it will show "Original".
I hope this information helps others who have been stuck with enabling LTE on their device. Remember, LTE will only work for carriers who support LTE capability. Should I switch my SIM card and put my WIND SIM back into the device, it will work but the MAX data speed I will get is 4G.
Good luck everyone and again, please thank the above 3 individuals for the countless amount of times they have helped us members out with our problems!
Great post!
seems like the most important part was step #6
that was the missing info to complete the LTE setup.
AllGamer said:
Great post!
seems like the most important part was step #6
that was the missing info to complete the LTE setup.
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Thanks! Look at everything that can be accomplished with a little hard work, dedication and assistance from those in the know. I only wish I was able to figure this out sooner without bricking a device. A costly mistake but a learning experience so all in all, no complaints!
will this work for the N9005 model?? I currently have
AP: N9005XXUBMJ1
CP:N9005XXUBMJ1
CSC: N9005OLBBMI3
Im using T-mobile right now, and would like to know if its possible to get the LTE for T-mobile in the US.
Thank you
So let's say I have a Mobilicity N3, and use this method to install the Bell ROM. Does this mean I now have a "Bell" N3? Will the OTA updates still work? Will this cause any known issues? If I factory reset the phone, it will be reset as a Bell N3?
Theoretically, installing any of the Big 3 (Robellus) ROMs should do the trick from an LTE perspective, assuming you've SIM-unlocked the phone, yes?
Mercath said:
So let's say I have a Mobilicity N3, and use this method to install the Bell ROM. Does this mean I now have a "Bell" N3? Will the OTA updates still work? Will this cause any known issues? If I factory reset the phone, it will be reset as a Bell N3?
Theoretically, installing any of the Big 3 (Robellus) ROMs should do the trick from an LTE perspective, assuming you've SIM-unlocked the phone, yes?
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Hi, i have an N900W8 Rogers Note 3. I have a T-Mobile rom flashed on the phone., however, my baseband is still MJ1 (Same as my Rogers stock rom). And im having Poor LTE reception. Can you provide a CWM flash-able zip modem i can flash that might fix this issue? Or can i download the stock rom myself and flash ONLY the Modem? Thanks!
therockk said:
Hi, i have an N900W8 Rogers Note 3. I have a T-Mobile rom flashed on the phone., however, my baseband is still MJ1 (Same as my Rogers stock rom). And im having Poor LTE reception. Can you provide a CWM flash-able zip modem i can flash that might fix this issue? Or can i download the stock rom myself and flash ONLY the Modem? Thanks!
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I suggest to do verifications before you flash a modem. Call Rogers and ask tell to do a "resend to switch". Call from an other phone if u can and listen to instructions
Also, update the phone to the latest firmware to have the latest modem.
Info: you can flash kitkat although the approved version by Rogers itself is not out yet.
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Dral29 said:
I suggest to do verifications before you flash a modem. Call Rogers and ask tell to do a "resend to switch". Call from an other phone if u can and listen to instructions
Also, update the phone to the latest firmware to have the latest modem.
Info: you can flash kitkat although the approved version by Rogers itself is not out yet.
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Hi, i am with Fido. The Note 3 is from Rogers though (Same company). I dont want to flash the entire stock rom is the reason im asking for only the modem. I was wrong before, currently im using an N9005 Note 3 rom called Hawkish Elite. And the rom i was on prior to this one was the T-Mobile Note 3 based Darthstalker rom. I really dont want to have to flash the stock rom. So any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
This firmware download link for rogers canada is dead....anyone has the other link?thanks...
Nothing ever freakin pops up!
Running crash 43 rom on a Mexican n9008w
Rogers LTE issue
hello all,
I was wondering if someone could guide me in the right direction as i need help enabling LTE on my phone on the rogers network.
I came across a thread about enabling LTE on the SM-N900W8 model of the samsung galaxy note 3 (the one i have)
I do not have LTE showing up on my phone, i tried speed test and the best i get is 4G with 9mb download speeds.
I actually sent my phone in to repair and the gentleman swapped out the motherboard to change the IMEI legally.
Its an unlocked phone at this point and it has model number SM-N900W8, ive gone into the settings and selected LTE coverage but it doesnt give me more than 4G.
getting back to the instructions on the thread, i had a couple of questions.
If my phone is already rooted to another version can i follow the step by step instructions and "re-root" over the existing root which is the second instruction after unlocking the phone itself in this thread. Will it "brick my phone?"
on The third set of instructions for installing an LTE capable ROM/Modem i dont see any rogers options when i click on the link...can i load a Bell one as currently i think my phone had a bell one installed onto it as it had Bell TV bloatware etc when i got it back from the motherboard swap out. IT IS an original Rogers phone.
your guidance on this matter is greatly appreciated, i was so happy to search and find a thread helping with my needs!
First post!
I have a Fido firmware on my device (country code FMC)... and I'm using it with Virgin Mobile. Do I really need to do all those steps if connecting to LTE is not really a problem right now? I did not do a speed for now because LTE coverage is nearly non existent where I am... but I see it connecting to LTE.
If I do all the steps to change the ROM and CSC, will it format/reset my device?
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ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
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Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
...and if one switches over to LTE only, can that same phone be put back without issue? any tested?
@Class said:
No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
---------- Post added at 05:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------
Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
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@Class said:
No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
---------- Post added at 05:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------
Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
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LOL DAAAH!!! clean install of KDZ will WIPE all your stuff. read next time before doing something.
last part not working
when i type *#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272* (your IMEI number) #) it does not work when i use the first 15 digits of my imei. is there a different code i could try?
carlos1984 said:
when i type *#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272* (your IMEI number) #) it does not work when i use the first 15 digits of my imei. is there a different code i could try?
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That code is used for changing the CSC.
You can use my app instead: Phone INFO ★Samsung★
Go to the Menu > Other Tools > CSC Changer.
thank you
vndnguyen said:
That code is used for changing the CSC.
You can use my app instead: Phone INFO ★Samsung★
Go to the Menu > Other Tools > CSC Changer.
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gotit ith your app , thank you
@Class said:
No one said this is going to
ERASE YOUR PHONE!!!
---------- Post added at 05:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------
Also for those unaware you can force LTE only by typing in *#2263# and Selecting LTE Band Pref -> LTE ALL
Please note you will be unable to receive a voice call as (in Canada at least) calls are still handled on the UMTS/HSPA network as no carrier I'm aware of has VoLTE yet.
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You mean if I activate lte this way I won't be able to make calls? Do I have to disable enable lte everytime I need lte?
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This worked for me. I now have LTE on AT&T.
Thanks!
I have a new I9505G running Kit Kat 4.4.2. It consistently gets HPSA but does not get HPSA+ or LTE even though I am in a T-Mobile LTE service area (New York City).
I called Google device support and they referred me to this Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb0iCtG4T6I
It advises installing a phoneutil.apk on the phone and QPST on a Windows computer. I verified that the Samsung USB drivers are installed. But where I reach the step where I enter *#0808# on the phone to get to the menu where I can select DM+MODEM+ADB the procedure fails. Entering *#0808# gets me "USSD code running..." shown briefly before showing "Unable to process request" and an OK button. Without this step, the Samsung USB Modem drivers did not show under Ports in Device Manager when the phone is connected via USB. I have used the original S4 USB cord. No com ports show with 0 in the Phone column in QPST and I am led to believe that I can't install the 337_AWS.qcn file to get the additional bands.
My bootloader *is* unlocked (and the phone is rooted). I read this thread which refers to *#0808# as well. Ihttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370466
I even tried the older *#7284# with the same result.
I'm having a similar issue with some USSD Codes. I can access *#*#4636#*#* but not *#7284# or many other USSD codes.
I have the I9505G running Android 4.4.2. It's rooted and unlocked. I installed the phoneutil.apk, but I think it's not working properly in the latest KitKat.
I did get the LTE bands working with a new SIM. Apparently mine was so old that it only supported 3G.
I know this is an old thread, but I only went through the same situation yesterday. Though it is not likely to benefit the OP, it may for someone who still owns this phone. When you set your phone to DM+MODEM+ADB, your Windows driver can no longer work with it UNLESS you have enabled CP LOGGING. Many rooted phones have for example TWRP installed to replace the stock recovery. For this exercise, you need to temporarily return to the STOCK RECOVERY to enable this option.
However, even if you overcome the Windows driver issue, you may still have challenges trying to flash the I337 AWS qcn to an I9505 phone. When I tried it yesterday, the flashing stopped at 5% into it and prompted me this error message, "received an invalid command from the phone" or something like that.
Since I have previously backed up my existing config to an XQCN file, I tried to restore this file just to see what would happen. Again, it failed at 5% with the same error. Why would the phone reject an XQCN generated from itself?
Worry not! When it fails at 5%, you will get your radio back simply by rebooting. No harm has been done.
In summary, even though I could get QPST fired up and create a backup, I am not able to write a QCN to an I9505. If anyone has successfully done it, plz share your experience. Thank you
Bought this tablet on eBay cheap. Then realized it's Sprint. Thought about the NV edit to add band IV LTE, but could not get passed the MSL requirement. Sprint was no help. Same with the apps, save for one that I found here. The Sprint Samsung Galaxy Unlock apk sometimes after a reboot I get the Invalid SIM error. This apk solves that quickly.
My intent was to first clear the current carrier information. Such as the user name and anything relating to Sprint.
I have at my use an Octoplus box with latest software.
I threw everything I could at this Sprint tab including flashing via Octoplus the firmware for SM-T337A (AT&T). Which did not take nor brick my device.
I have the SM-T237P rooted with the detoxed firmware found on this forum.
I used Octoplus box to (likely wasn't necessary) flash the AT&T version SM-T337A.
This model (T337A) was useful to unlock my Sprint tab 4. I can't tell if it was necessary or not, but the process completed.
Then I found another model (T335) that had the option to Fix the MSL via Octoplus. This version is a Tab S model SM-T335.
I pressed the button and rebooted the phone.
To get into Diag-DM-ABD mode is required for any operation. EFS Professional can do this or there is a way into the service menu on the tablet.
On the SM-T237P make sure you have an active wifi connection. Then go to General | Activate this device | it should fail saying call customer service by pressing *2 on your phone. The three dots at the top right will allow access to the service menu. Click on PST and you will see the ##DATA## and several other menus. From here you may change anything, if you found the MSL.
Repairing the MSL via Octoplus opened up the menu to edit the MIN and MIDN which doesn't really help me at this point.
In the service menu look for the third option down | LTE Services | click on Global and restart the device.
After reboot under | About Device | Status | my regular GSM sim card is seen and the number does show up.
That particular chip is out of service, but I did achieve my goal of removing the previous sub info.
Also new is the option to select many new network modes. I will get screen shots of what I am attempting to explain.
I had read a lot and not found too much on this Sprint SM-T237P
I understand it does not have the frequencies to be used on Wind Mobile. I should find a Bell chip and see what happens.
This is the culmination of a month's work. Utilizing Google, XDA and the Octoplus box. Some things I have done may be contrary to the user manual or common thought. When testing your new device and there isn't much that others have done, you must think outside the box and not be afraid of bricking a device. This is just my experience. Following is my log from last night.
Welcome to Octoplus/Octopus Box Samsung software version 2.0.1
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To connect SM-T337A phone you have to perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect USB cable from phone.
2. Go to Menu->Settings->More->About Device.
3.Tap on "Build number" 7 times to enable developer options.
4. Go to Menu->Settings->More->Developer options.
5. Turn on "USB Debugging" option.
6. Go to Calculator application. Enter "(+30012012732+" number, to get phone dial window.
7. Enter "*#0808#" number.
8. Select "DM+Modem+ADB".
9. Press Home button.
10. Go to dial window.
11. Enter "*#9090#" number.
12. Set "Diag config" to "[1]DM/DUM over HS-USB" value.
13. Restart phone.
14. Press "Read Info" in software.
Selected firmware file: T337AUCU1ANK2_T337AATT1ANK2_ATT_Android_4.4.2.oct
Please put the phone into Download Mode and connect USB cable.
To put SM-T337A into Download Mode, You have to perform the following steps:
1. Reconnect the battery.
2. Press and hold "Volume-" + "Home" + "Power ON" keys.
3. When phone turns on, press "Volume+" key.
Found phone on
Firmware write started.
Writing ABOOT section...
ABOOT section has been written successfully.
Writing SBL1 section...
SBL1 section has been written successfully.
Writing RPM section...
RPM section has been written successfully.
Writing TZ section...
TZ section has been written successfully.
Writing DBI section...
DBI section has been written successfully.
Writing APNHLOS section...
APNHLOS section has been written successfully.
Writing BOOT section...
BOOT section has been written successfully.
Writing RECOVERY section...
RECOVERY section has been written successfully.
Writing SYSTEM section...
SYSTEM section has been written successfully.
Writing PERSIST section...
PERSIST section has been written successfully.
Writing MODEM section...
MODEM section has been written successfully.
Writing CACHE section...
CACHE section has been written successfully.
Firmware writing successfully completed.
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To connect SM-T355 phone you have to perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect USB cable from phone.
2. Go to Menu->Settings->More->About Device.
3.Tap on "Build number" 7 times to enable developer options.
4. Go to Menu->Settings->More->Developer options.
5. Turn on "USB Debugging" option.
6. Go to dial window.
7. Enter "*#0808#" number.
8. Select "DM+Modem+ADB".
9. Press Home button.
10. Restart phone.
11. Press "Read Info" in software.
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Platform: Samsung Android
Selected port: COM31
Selected model: SM-T355
Detected phone model: SM-T237P
Firmware compiled date: Tue Dec 2 21:07:56 KST 2014
PDA version: T237PVPU1ANL1
CSC version: T237PSPT1ANL1
SW version: T237PVPU1ANL1
Phone IMEI: 99000xxxxxxxxx
Phone SN: 00000000000
Android version: 4.4.2 (KOT49H)
Checking Root:
Phone is Rooted.
Reading security backup, please wait...
Backup saved as C:\Program Files (x86)\Octoplus\Octoplus_Samsung\BACKUP\Security-SM-T355-27-07-2015_18-51-41 file
Reseting MSL...
MSL reset successfully.
Please, restart the phone to apply changes
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Platform: Samsung Android
Selected port: COM31
Selected model: SM-T355
Detected phone model: SM-T237P
Firmware compiled date: Tue Dec 2 21:07:56 KST 2014
PDA version: T237PVPU1ANL1
CSC version: T237PSPT1ANL1
SW version: T237PVPU1ANL1
Phone IMEI: 99000xxxxxxxxx
Phone SN: 00000000000
Android version: 4.4.2 (KOT49H)
Checking Root:
Phone is Rooted.
Reading security backup, please wait...
Backup saved as C:\Program Files (x86)\Octoplus\Octoplus_Samsung\BACKUP\Security-SM-T355-27-07-2015_18-52-46 file
Unlocking phone...
Phone is successfully unlocked
To finish the operation, please restart the phone via phone's menu (don't disconnect the battery!)
My question to the forum: Was it the MSL Reset that flushed the Sprint subscriber info or was that the unlock or maybe just enabling LTE Global which never stuck until I did the MSL reset. Fun, fun testing.
Any updates to your efforts?
Any way to root T237P on android 5.1.1? Without root i cant reset MSL which is necessary to stick the global mode.
Galaxy Tab 4 T237P Sprint
To set global mode:
Open stock calc app tap (+30012012732+ - in Factory Mode put ##3282# (equivalent to ##DATA#) - then tap SPC/MSL (you can read it by enabling DIAG and using z3x Samsung Pro) then menu More > HDR1x selection > Global > Yes
To Enable Diag:
Open stock calc app tap (+30012012732+ - in Factory Mode put ##3424# (equivalent to ##DIAG#)- then tap your SPC/MSL > tap Qualcomm USB setting > DM + MODEM + ADB
I tried to set Korean Mode to Indian and this enabled WCDMA / GSM Mode, APN settings and more
also can be sim unlocked using ssu.apk on Android 4.4.2
Will the Sprint Tab 4 work on Att GSM after your resolution i.e. setting the global mode and enabling Diag mode.
I bought this tab Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 sm t237p from eBay and was told it could be unlocked for gsm use in Africa. But despite all my efforts, I can't seem to get the tab to recognize the gsm networks. I live in Africa and from what I've read, it ought to work outside the US. I have the msl code and was able to put the tab in global mode but that didn't make any difference. I've rooted it and installed philz custom recovery. Tab runs on android 4.4.2. Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction?
My father brought me a Samsung sm-t237p tab in new your he came to Trinidad western design and it do not work its still lock on sprint network. I have the imei number.how can I put it on the b mobile net work hete
from: https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/160050
BACK UP IMPORTANT INFO!!!!
Once you have your MSL this is where you input it at;
Galaxy tab 3 sprint
Data/activation problem, no sprint zone.
1. Open calculator and type (+30012012732+
2. On next screen type ##786# to open RTN menu
3. Call text support for 6 digit MSL number, 627627
4. Select reset, enter MSL number and click ok
5. Tab will reboot with sprint animation and go to hands free activation and finally fully activate.
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I called Sprint customer service (always chose "other option"), and had to argue a little bit to get them to provide me the unlock code.
Once they did, I followed the instructions above, entered the 6 digit code they gave me, and now my tablet is SIM Unlocked.
Be warned - This did a factory reset and erased everything!
I just got the Sprint tablet, SM-T237p yesterday. I did the OTA upgrade to Android 5.1.1 last night.
This morning (actually, 5 minutes ago) is when I did the sim unlock.
Thankfully, the Sprint activation nag is now gone. (I got the tablet on Amazon due to price - I never intended to use it on cellular network, but the Sprint tablet with 16GB was cheaper than the wifi only version with 16GB)
ericpeacock79 said:
from: https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/160050
I called Sprint customer service (always chose "other option"), and had to argue a little bit to get them to provide me the unlock code.
Once they did, I followed the instructions above, entered the 6 digit code they gave me, and now my tablet is SIM Unlocked.
Be warned - This did a factory reset and erased everything!
I just got the Sprint tablet, SM-T237p yesterday. I did the OTA upgrade to Android 5.1.1 last night.
This morning (actually, 5 minutes ago) is when I did the sim unlock.
Thankfully, the Sprint activation nag is now gone. (I got the tablet on Amazon due to price - I never intended to use it on cellular network, but the Sprint tablet with 16GB was cheaper than the wifi only version with 16GB)
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So are you saying you have the T237P working on a GSM network?
search specs of this tab.
even if you could unlock it wont work because no gsm radio.
Cellular Networks: CDMA800 (BC0), CDMA1900 (BC1/BC14), CDMA800 (BC10)
Cellular Data Links: cdmaOne, CDMA2000 1xRTT, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rel. 0, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A
I'm wondering if its in the modem hardware or the programming because IF it is in the programming maybe it is possible this guy got it working by somehow flashing att radio in odin (seems like it will fail or brick or destroy efs, nv, etc info) and then unlocking all bands. All of this seems pretty suspect and I am pretty sure this is a dead horse
supreme83 said:
So are you saying you have the T237P working on a GSM network?
search specs of this tab.
even if you could unlock it wont work because no gsm radio.
Cellular Networks: CDMA800 (BC0), CDMA1900 (BC1/BC14), CDMA800 (BC10)
Cellular Data Links: cdmaOne, CDMA2000 1xRTT, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rel. 0, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A
I'm wondering if its in the modem hardware or the programming because IF it is in the programming maybe it is possible this guy got it working by somehow flashing att radio in odin (seems like it will fail or brick or destroy efs, nv, etc info) and then unlocking all bands. All of this seems pretty suspect and I am pretty sure this is a dead horse
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no, i did not say that at all. there is no memtion of gsm or cdma in my post. only my experience in getting it unlocked from sprint only.
ericpeacock79 said:
no, i did not say that at all. there is no memtion of gsm or cdma in my post. only my experience in getting it unlocked from sprint only.
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Is it possible to get this unlocked from Sprint and use it on a GSM network? I just got one of these and I have Metro PCS
KarmaKid said:
Is it possible to get this unlocked from Sprint and use it on a GSM network? I just got one of these and I have Metro PCS
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idk about that.
I did try a StraightTalk SIM and a VZW SIM and with both of them the tablet gave error about invalid SIM card.
I just took this tablet out of service last month. It still works perfectly fine, but, dang, who wants to still be using Lollipop? :laugh:
were i able to unlock this way ?
My tab 4 10.1 ( sm t 530nu matissewifiue andriod 5.0.2) is missing the 'unlock oem' button in the dev options. ..
I don't have access to a computer, and I'm about as green as they come...
I've tired multiple troubleshooting fixes, searched the Web high and low for an embarrassing amount of hours, and the best thing I've come across is loading twrp in recovery (since I can't load it myself) / forcing the bootloader thru a virtual andriod. I've Seen The option to do so in 'vphonegaga' but before I could do anything about it the app kept crashing ... so round two is xposed virtual andriod. ... only I can't find the same option in this app. So once again i, scouring the Internet to fund the solution. But so far this virtual andriod app is stable as can be, im asolutely thrilled that it can master the very choppy and crash happy waves of my crappy tablet, so much so that I sent the last of my bank balance (enough for a coffee atleast lol- it's not much but its better than not showing my appreciation at all) just to say thank you
....and if your still reading after all that then you may as well not let the time- and effort you've already spent- go to waist by not replying
OK, *FIRST TIME POSTER HERE* so please excuse any unintentional ignorance of rules or etiquette.
I'm just super excited to get this phone working the way I like it, and it's all thanks to xda so I was moved to create an account to express my thanks AND hopefully help a few people back.
How? Well after reading through pretty much everything I could find on the N910S here and elsewhere, it seems that no-one (yet?) has been able to confirm a working mod that meets the following:
1. N910S Exynos Korean version
2. Some kind of custom English only ROM that removes the Korean characters from keypad and other network-apps
3. Removed bloatware
4. Easy-to-follow, how-to guide
Seems there were quite a few ppl who wanted the same thing so I just want to let you know what I did to get it working.
*PLEASE NOTE* Everything contained in this summary was found through over a week of tedious reading, research, trial & error. BUT in the end all the necessary information was contained, or linked to, in xda forums. It's just that all the relevant information and files were scattered over many different threads and topics. I'm just collating it all here to hopefully make it easier for the next person to find.
Background info: I'm technically competent but relatively new to phone modding - I've only rooted my HTC E8 before this to remove bloatware. This is my second project. I live in HK and started with a completely stock OEM Note4 N910SKSU2DPK2 after a factory reset. I then did the steps below in order (not including many failed attempts and re-starts, of course) These are just the broadstrokes of what I did, if you need to know how to do each step in detail then please search the forum. It's quite clear and there's no need for me to repeat it here anyway
As it's my first post and I'm in a rush to leave the house soon, I have not bothered with screenshots or links - I'm happy to provide if someone can tell me if the preferred method is link to the thread where the info was found, or you just want a link to the files I used. Again, they were all found through links in threads on xda anyway but I'll have to spend some time to find them again as I didn't bookmark them. Also, if you want the files someone will have to tell me how to upload them here. The filenames/packages are given in [brackets] so maybe you can just search for them?
0. Reminder to backup your phone and data first!
1. Root - was really easy using CF AutoRoot [CF-Auto-Root-trelteskt-trelteskt-smn910s] Just download to your PC and package includes Odin, which for first-timers is the official Samsung software used to flash to your phone.
2. Download:
- ClockWorkMod [n910s-cwm-recovery-6.0.5.1(1113).tar]
- SuperSU [SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip]
- C Mod ROM [C_ROM_N910s.v2HNY.zip] (the site is Korean-based but google translate of the page was enough for a non-Korean like myself)
- N910S DPK2 modem file [N910S-20170114T050808Z.zip] The original thread had links to every modem variant they knew of, so should work with other S/L/K variants BUT of course I haven't tried them.
3. Copy files for SuperSU, CMod ROM, and DPK2 modem onto an external SD card and insert into your phone.
4. Put your phone into Download Mode (from power-off state, hold Vol Down + Home + Power)
5. Run Odin on your PC, connect phone. On Odin, click <AP> and select CWM file. Do not check or modify any other options. Click <Start> to flash CWM recovery to your phone.
6. Once it's done, disconnect from PC, and restart your phone into the new custom recovery mode (from power-off state, hold Vol Up + Home + Power)
7. Choose Install from zip and select the SuperSU file from your ext SD card. (I think this step may not be strictly necessary as it's part of CF AutoRoot, but SuperSU is always handy to have anyway)
8. Reboot into Recovery mode again (available in Advanced menu)
9. Install zip - now choose the CMod ROM file. Reboot into system and have a look around the new UI. It was at this stage that I noticed two things: my HK carrier SIM was not recognised, and as the ROM boasts some Note 5 features the Always On Display function would cause my Note 4 to not be able to wake up once the screen was turned off (manually or via time-out). I had to pull out the battery, restart phone, go straight into Settings -> Display and turn off the Always On Display functionality.
10. To fix the SIM card not recognised, reboot into Recovery Mode again and Install zip - choose the DPK2 modem file (or whichever version your phone's modem is). Restart phone, wait a few minutes and SIM should now work.
*ONE REMAINING ISSUE* Even tho my SIM is 4G/LTE, it seems to be connecting at HSUPA only. Could be reception, I'll check later. But I believe there's a way to select different LTE bands through secret codes or menu, not sure but I'll try that as well later and update if it works.
That's it - hope it helps! Thanks for reading, and don't forget I'm new to this AND a first time poster so be kind in comments/questions please
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Kookinen said:
*ONE REMAINING ISSUE* Even tho my SIM is 4G/LTE, it seems to be connecting at HSUPA only. Could be reception, I'll check later. But I believe there's a way to select different LTE bands through secret codes or menu, not sure but I'll try that as well later and update if it works.
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So by following steps in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/note-4-sm-n910s-sk-telecom-issues-t2929571/page2 for SKT, I was able to change to LTE Band 3 or 7 (which is what my sim provider offers) and get an LTE signal for data, BUT then I lose voice call functionality. If I choose Band 3 Preferred, it says band changed success, but just connects via HSUPA and I get voice, but no LTE (just like before, or if I choose Automatic)
Can anyone please help me figure this out? How can I get voice AND LTE? Many thanks in advance!
PS - also after I reflashed my modem.bin the baseband changed from N910SKSU2DPK2 to N910SKSU0DPK2. I don't know what this means nor if it has anything to do with the problem I've described above? Can anyone help to explain? Thanks...
Kookinen said:
So by following steps in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/note-4-sm-n910s-sk-telecom-issues-t2929571/page2 for SKT, I was able to change to LTE Band 3 or 7 (which is what my sim provider offers) and get an LTE signal for data, BUT then I lose voice call functionality. If I choose Band 3 Preferred, it says band changed success, but just connects via HSUPA and I get voice, but no LTE (just like before, or if I choose Automatic)
Can anyone please help me figure this out? How can I get voice AND LTE? Many thanks in advance!
PS - also after I reflashed my modem.bin the baseband changed from N910SKSU2DPK2 to N910SKSU0DPK2. I don't know what this means nor if it has anything to do with the problem I've described above? Can anyone help to explain? Thanks...
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Band 3 and 7 are supposed to stick with default settings. I tried it once during my trip to Malaysia and it worked flawlessly. Any chance you might want to contact your carrier?
The trick to switch from 4G-3G-4G works. ATT band 5 preferred
Kookinen said:
*ONE REMAINING ISSUE* Even tho my SIM is 4G/LTE, it seems to be connecting at HSUPA only. Could be reception, I'll check later. But I believe there's a way to select different LTE bands through secret codes or menu, not sure but I'll try that as well later and update if it works.
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Have you tried switching to 3g only, then switching it back to 4g when available in your phone setting??
I had similar issue with 4g and apparently, this strangely simple trick solved my problem.
Anyway, I tried to download the ROM from the Achonapp but took me ages and I couldn't flash it either. May I know where you got the ROM from?
nosediger said:
Have you tried switching to 3g only, then switching it back to 4g when available in your phone setting??
I had similar issue with 4g and apparently, this strangely simple trick solved my problem.
Anyway, I tried to download the ROM from the Achonapp but took me ages and I couldn't flash it either. May I know where you got the ROM from?
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Tried your suggestion but now it shows No Service
*update* actually I think your "trick" works... After switching to 3G only, it wouldn't switch back to 4G and showed No Service. I rebooted the phone with a different sim and after a few minutes, it automatically connected to 4G AND I now have voice as well! So, all is working properly now and I'm a happy camper. Reboot with the original sim and still works and connects to 4G. So I think you're right it just needed to be "forced" to select 4G preferred. Thanks for the tip!
Yeah I got it from achonapp as well and it took a while - I think I left it going overnight. But the ROM did work for me. If anyone wants the file direct I'm happy to put it up on my google drive if it's not against forum rules etc.
But since then I've switched to miui8 which is also working pretty much flawlessly as daily ROM, but I haven't tested every single little feature of course. If you wanna try it - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70596588&postcount=797
Phone Information
Phone Number: Last owner shows up, want this cleared
Android Version: 7.0
Build Number: NRD90M
Software Version: LS997ZV6
Security software: MDF V2.0 release 4
OEM Unlock (On)
USB Debugging (On)
PROBLEM: A sprint V20 was brought to me to have the carrier swapped from [Sprint] to [Cricket]. So far sounds easy right? Read below...
Please Review the following of my step by step :
ESN IS LISTED AS CLEAR ON SWAPPA, please note that means this device "should" not have issues (first thing I checked)
Under APN settings there is no way to +add APN as there is with every other phone I have touched. Is this because it was a lease?
I considered perhaps rooting the phone, throwing on a custom ROM, and therefore hopefully having that added. Looks like bootloader is locked.
Of course, I am 1 security patch too late, DIRTYSANTA will NOT work on my firmware.
Searched everywhere, seems as though you CAN NOT roll this back.
Next I looked at using Chimera Tool to roll back the firmware. I cannot seem to find a ZV5 firmware file.
Next I looked at using chimera for IMEI repair. I figured if I change the IMEI just long enough to modify the APN settings then revert it back, I would be golden. Chimera gave me an error of not having access to the ports. I tried to dial in the following codes to enable port check but none have access to the "hidden menu". 277634#*#, 3845#*997#, *#546368#*997#. I tried to factory reset the phone, no luck.
I was able to use ##DIAG# (##3424#) and enable DIAGNOSTIC mode, yet this seemed to do nothing about ports.
I was able to enter ##DEBUG (##33284#) but there is no ability to ediit in here. Although at one point in time I was at a screen asking for an SVC code, no idea how to get back there though.
Tried to do a "fix" on Chimera, which is the same as refurbish on LG Up (I need the phone in factory condition), but apparently this device does not support refurbish mode. So flashing software is not wiping anything.
I cant seem to boot it into recovery, for god knows why.
QUESTIONS I HAVE
How do I completely wipe the phone of all user data?
How do I open these ports since the codes provided bring up no menu?
Since sprint is the only one recognizing the bad ESN, is this device able to even swap carriers?
What reason would APN not have an ability to edit or modify?
What additional tactics can I use to get my goal accomplished?
Hopefully we can brainstorm together
Please refer to this thread, it should work and do what you need to withthat apk. I belive its under IOT menu then under lte and put it in lab mode and turn on all the bands plus adding APN .. Im not to sure but ask the OP im sure he is way more helpful... asfar as adding the apn without this you need root to be able to do this and for nonroot i believe you must use ADb commands to tgecdevice and add them from there. there is threads oithere....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/lg-v20-cdma-to-lte-gsm-switch-via-t3602409
if the esn is now listed as unpaid, or lost /stolen cricket will not be able to add the esn to their system either. its a nation wide list that blacklist's the device.
Unfortunately changing the apns etc wont fix this.
ZV6 currently does not have a way to be rolled back, so there is 0 root/custom options.
APNS have been blocked by sprint for some time now and using some root methods they can be unlocked, in your case you wont be able to access them due to being unable to root.
Tools like CDMA WORKSHOP, QPST, QXDMA, etc may be able to write the apns and such you would need, if you could get the msl for the device, but if it is no longer active, and the device has a "bad esn" then you wont be getting that from the carrier. I dont believe youll be able to access the nv items etc without it and probably not going to be easy to locate the msl.
##diag# is how youll talk to the device on cdma workshop etc, youll need to go to your installed devices and change its com port to a port thats free and remember the port as the tools need you to select that port, but again they wont work for you without the msl anyways.
so in a nutshell, it looks like your best option is to sell the phone as parts only, or if recently purchased on swappa and it was listed good esn and its not then file a report at-least to make swappa aware.
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if the esn is now listed as unpaid, or lost /stolen cricket will not be able to add the esn to their system either. its a nation wide list that blacklist's the device.
Unfortunately changing the apns etc wont fix this.
ZV6 currently does not have a way to be rolled back, so there is 0 root/custom options.
APNS have been blocked by sprint for some time now and using some root methods they can be unlocked, in your case you wont be able to access them due to being unable to root.
Tools like CDMA WORKSHOP, QPST, QXDMA, etc may be able to write the apns and such you would need, if you could get the msl for the device, but if it is no longer active, and the device has a "bad esn" then you wont be getting that from the carrier. I dont believe youll be able to access the nv items etc without it and probably not going to be easy to locate the msl.
##diag# is how youll talk to the device on cdma workshop etc, youll need to go to your installed devices and change its com port to a port thats free and remember the port as the tools need you to select that port, but again they wont work for you without the msl anyways.
so in a nutshell, it looks like your best option is to sell the phone as parts only, or if recently purchased on swappa and it was listed good esn and its not then file a report at-least to make swappa aware.
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Is the SPC the same as the MSL
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Is the SPC the same as the MSL
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Yes
What if I have the SPC?
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