I am looking to flash a tracfone to verizon. I am new and there are probably guides to do this but I have not found them yet. I saw another post that said it was possible to flash the software on a T-Mobile phone, I am hoping its the same for a tracfone.
mdfsandman said:
I am looking to flash a tracfone to verizon. I am new and there are probably guides to do this but I have not found them yet. I saw another post that said it was possible to flash the software on a T-Mobile phone, I am hoping its the same for a tracfone.
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The 930vl can be flashed to a stock verizon rom just fine. I have 2 using the hybrid rom right now on straight talk service.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/development/rom-t3576124
Flashfire
Thank you for the great instructions. I have downloaded the files and made a copy of the instructions to print out and go by. One question though- #5 says to install flashfire. Is that included in one of the downloads listed? I did not see it. I hope to be read up enough by the weekend to give it a try.!
mdfsandman said:
Thank you for the great instructions. I have downloaded the files and made a copy of the instructions to print out and go by. One question though- #5 says to install flashfire. Is that included in one of the downloads listed? I did not see it. I hope to be read up enough by the weekend to give it a try.!
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No, you will need to find a copy of it in searching. Chainfire only has ot for dl on play store now, but tou can find .55 apk with a quick search.
Edit: OP for the mod thread had added a link for flashfire
who-hoo
Seems to be a success!! I had some issues and at one time it seemed to be non responsive. I also got to see the little android robot laying down with a red bang on his opened chest! But after some CPR- its back and working fine! Thanks for the guidance. A true learning experience, the first of more to come.
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Well i am trying to flash a droid x to cricket for a friend of mine. I have talk and text. I wasn't able to do all the flashing process at once so i just got around to trying to get data to work. I was using this tutorial.
http://www.myrootedandroid.com/thre...-Droid-X-running-Android-2.2-Froyo-to-cricKet
Now the link is dead.. I haven't been able to find another decent one on the net.. I tried to follow the droid tutorial as it looked similar to the droidx one, but i know there are some steps missing.
Another weird thing is i have noticed that there is no data status in the taskbar at all. It doesn't even say 1x. I tried the prl recommended in the tutorial above and i cannot update over the air with the prl. i also tried another one and it was also a no go.
Anyone have some decent instructions and possibly know why there isn't a data status in the taskbar? It almost acts like data is turned off.. I've noticed that there is no data enabled box to check under network connections.
I'm on Sprint with the Evo so i'm not hugely familiar with the Droid x. Thanks!
Here is the link you need
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1643218-Motorola-Droid-Full-Solution-Updated
boredmug said:
Well i am trying to flash a droid x to cricket for a friend of mine. I have talk and text. I wasn't able to do all the flashing process at once so i just got around to trying to get data to work. I was using this tutorial.
http://www.myrootedandroid.com/thre...-Droid-X-running-Android-2.2-Froyo-to-cricKet
Now the link is dead.. I haven't been able to find another decent one on the net.. I tried to follow the droid tutorial as it looked similar to the droidx one, but i know there are some steps missing.
Another weird thing is i have noticed that there is no data status in the taskbar at all. It doesn't even say 1x. I tried the prl recommended in the tutorial above and i cannot update over the air with the prl. i also tried another one and it was also a no go.
Anyone have some decent instructions and possibly know why there isn't a data status in the taskbar? It almost acts like data is turned off.. I've noticed that there is no data enabled box to check under network connections.
I'm on Sprint with the Evo so i'm not hugely familiar with the Droid x. Thanks!
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Im taking off the instructions. There was a dilemna with the instructions so I rather take them off. Sorry.
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I was able to save this part from "http://www.myrootedandroid.com/threads/40-How-to-flash-Motorola-Droid-X-running-Android-2.2-Froyo-to-cricKet"...so credit goes the the author of this.
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Please, don’t copy and paste the first thing you search for in Google without researching it a little further (not trying to be rude). That webpage is not even available anymore. I made a nice long post regarding the guide on the last page of the thread and now it’s gone.
While this is a nice starter guide, it's outdated, has unnecessary steps and incorrect files and might cause a major nightmare, trust me, that’s what I started out with and then, some time later, I have my own reformed way of flashing Motorola Droids to Cricket which I can do faster then it took you to read this post lol.
I have yet to see a guide or webpage to date that has the correct flashing process, tools, files and procedures. If I have some time in the future, I will release a proper guide. If you have any other questions for now, just PM me.
Couple quick things to the OP. You can not OTA with a flashed Droid on Cricket, your data is not working because you do not have the correct 4 series PRL or, there was a user error while using CDMA. You will not be able to *228 ever with a flashed Droid, all accounts must be set up first with your HEX MEID # converted to an ESN # that Cricket must have on file first in your account. If you've gotten to the QPST part of things, your done flashing.
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Please, don’t copy and paste the first thing you search for in Google without researching it a little further. That webpage is not even available anymore. I made a nice long post regarding the guide on the last page of the thread and now it’s gone.
While this is a nice starter guide, it's outdated, has unnecessary steps and incorrect files and might cause a major nightmare, trust me, that’s what I started out with and then, some time later, I have my own reformed way of flashing Motorola Droids to Cricket which I can do faster then it took you to read this post lol.
I have yet to see a guide or webpage to date that has the correct flashing process, tools, files and procedures. If I have some time in the future, I will release a proper guide. If you have any other questions for now, just PM me.
Couple quick things to the OP. You can not OTA with a flashed Droid on Cricket, your data is not working becuase you do not have the correct 4 series PRL or, there was a user error while using CDMA. You will not be able to *228 ever with a flashed Droid, all accounts must be set up first with your HEX MEID # converted to an ESN # that Cricket must have on file first in your account. If you've gotten to the QPST part of things, your done flashing.
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First off I didn't copy and paste the first thing I found and secondly I have used this tutorial with no issues...Your also wrong about never being able to OTA update with cricket...I am able to do the OTA with my Droid X flashed to cricket using that tutorial. I agree this tutorial is a little outdated but it still gets the job done..
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First off I didn't copy and paste the first thing I found and secondly I have used this tutorial with no issues...Your also wrong about never being able to OTA update with cricket...I am able to do the OTA with my Droid X flashed to cricket using that tutorial. I agree this tutorial is a little outdated but it still gets the job done..
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Which build where you on when you used it and what build did you OTA to?
If it's just 2.2 then it might have worked, however, it's been sometime since then and most Droid's have already been OTA'ed with VZW. Go ahead, use the tutorial, the only thing that it will get done is a non working Droid X with 1x data speeds only. I do this on the side... I don't need to use some web guide and one which is crap. This is for the OPs discretion and I am trying to do him a favor. I am trying to save him and anyone else wanting to use that guide without know-how a major headache lol.
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Which build where you on when you used it and what build did you OTA to?
If it's just 2.2 then it might have worked, however, it's been sometime since then and most Droid's have already been OTA'ed with VZW. Go ahead, use the tutorial, the only thing that it will get done is a non working Droid X with 1x data speeds only. I do this on the side... I don't need to use some web guide and one which is crap. This is for the OPs discretion and I am trying to do him a favor. I am trying to save him and anyone else wanting to use that guide without know-how a major headache lol.
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I must of been lucky to get mine working flawelessy then, huh? (sigh) If he gets 1x data or OTA doesnt work all he has to do is load another PRL like 32500 to get 3G. Its not the end of the world. If your so concerned for him just write another tutorial. Were all here to help out not bash on someones response...Like I said I used that tutorial and had no issues. I was able to root (eventhough z4 wouldve been easier) and load the prl to successfully do the OTA. Im done bickering with you. All im here to do is help out not argue.
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I took off the instructions so you might want to edit your response and delete the quote that had the instructions. I decided to take them off. Thanks
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I must of been lucky to get mine working flawelessy then, huh? (sigh) If he gets 1x data or OTA doesnt work all he has to do is load another PRL like 32500 to get 3G. Its not the end of the world. If your so concerned for him just write another tutorial. Were all here to help out not bash on someones response...Like I said I used that tutorial and had no issues. I was able to root (eventhough z4 wouldve been easier) and load the prl to successfully do the OTA. Im done bickering with you. All im here to do is help out not argue.
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I took off the instructions so you might want to edit your response and delete the quote that had the instructions. I decided to take them off. Thanks
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I'm not trying to argue or bicker with anyone; sorry I came across that way. I was just trying to aim for a more factual answer.
I recently tried that guide to a T and found it to be a complete headache. I'm not sure what happened between now and six months ago but things have changed since and the OP of that thread never bothered to update it.
You still can't get 3G data or OTA with a 3 series PRL. You now need PRL 49027 and even then no OTA.
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I'm not trying to argue or bicker with anyone; sorry I came across that way. I was just trying to aim for a more factual answer.
I recently tried that guide to a T and found it to be a complete headache. I'm not sure what happened between now and six months ago but things have changed since and the OP of that thread never bothered to update it.
You still can't get 3G data or OTA with a 3 series PRL. You now need PRL 49027 and even then no OTA.
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Thats weird like I said I followed it to the T as well and I was able to do the OTA update with no problem. I even flashed my phone to cricket 3 times and each time was successful. I had to SBF beacuse I was on .15 and I was getting stuck at the "m" logo. I SBFed with the .15 two times before actually reading that I needed to upgrade .320 to fix the "M" error (lol). If you want I can help you write a good tutorial.
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Thats weird like I said I followed it to the T as well and I was able to do the OTA update with no problem. I even flashed my phone to cricket 3 times and each time was successful. I had to SBF beacuse I was on .15 and I was getting stuck at the "m" logo. I SBFed with the .15 two times before actually reading that I needed to upgrade .320 to fix the "M" error (lol). If you want I can help you write a good tutorial.
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I've flashed my own phone more than I care to count let alone other's
When did you flash your X? I might be incorrect about the OTA part since I have not been able to do so accross three builds but doesn't mean someone else won't have luck?
Thanks for your help Ben. I think i got a pretty good plan of action here now. I spent a couple hours yesterday jackin' with the damn thing yesterday so i'll be happy to get it to work correctly for her.
Hey guys, all credit goes to retnuh730, he posted these directions to help someone unroot in the dev sections. I happened to go through the google doc and was very impressed with how helpful/precise it is and wanted to share them in the GENERAL section just in case someone could use help unrooting.
Edit: retnuh said he can't take credit for the instructions because he bookmarked them awhile back when he came across them, (but thanks for posting anyway). so thanks to whoever made these instructions!
Edit 2: fixed the links, thanks guys for the catch
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Download the stock 3.70 RUU here:
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/sto...15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed.zip
then follow instructions from here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDh6ekc0c2dIbGYyRHFrT09PUWpscnc6MQ
Link fail.
gotshores said:
Hey guys, all credit goes to retnuh730, he posted these directions to help someone unroot in the dev sections. I happened to go through the google doc and was very impressed with how helpful/precise it is and wanted to share them in the GENERAL section just in case someone could use help unrooting.
Edit: retnuh said he can't take credit for the instructions because he bookmarked them awhile back when he came across them, (but thanks for posting anyway). so thanks to whoever made these instructions!
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Download the stock 3.70 RUU here:
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/stoc...482_signed.zip
then follow instructions from here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...T09PUWpscnc6MQ
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both of the links are bad. would be nice to have handy though.
steal25 said:
both of the links are bad. would be nice to have handy though.
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sorry guys, i just copied and pasted the thread comment itself. it should be fixed now.
Wow, talk about a timely post. I was helping a friend unroot tonight due to a dropped Evo and the resulting broken glass screen. I thought I had it pretty down pat meaning I read about it, knew the process but couldn't find a working RUU. (I was in a hurry as well). Now I have the ammunition to accomplish the task. Thanks again.
I have done this to my phone several times, and also for some friends a few times too. Thanks OP for the links. I know the process by heart, but for people still following the old tutorial on here this should help because the old tutorial still links an old RUU and you will get the main version is error, which happened to me. It wasn't until I downloaded the 3.70 RUU that it worked.
Thanks for the post.
Tried to download teh RUU and it said decompression failed, I am on a mac and have tried this with different versions and they all fail. What the eff is going on?
Can you unroot to stock without using the USB connector
My HTC Evo 4G usb port broke off the motherboard, is there anyway to unroot back to stock without using the usb connector that is required with the RUU way?
Hey folks, here she is. All ready for those stock experience people, and those who want a solid base thats not molested to dev from.
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/621PBINSQQ
MD5:
1E450445EC25489D81675A6A105F10C4
Im not working on my normal computer today and was being careless.
Also flash this for root access if apps are *****ing about it.
Thanks for posting!
thanks for bring it to this forum also! but is this a new leak or bulid....? 2.07.605 is latest leaked RUU. So
where did 2.10.xxx.x come from?
>> Note: please do not ask for me to support this. I no longer visit this site enough to keep track.
Duly noted. The post is much appreciated by those still here.
Thanks for the good work as always adrynalyne
marcogiudice said:
thanks for bring it to this forum also! but is this a new leak or bulid....? 2.07.605 is latest leaked RUU. So
where did 2.10.xxx.x come from?
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This is a rooted/etc of a New leak which was originally posted at -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225752
Did a complete wipe/factory reset, nuked dalvik etc and titanium back says it cant get root. Tried installing busybox for the hell of it and it says the same thing. Anyone else getting this? Doing a fresh wipe/install just to check...
Yup same here, su is installed but no root...
Fixed, check first post. Some apps dont care if its in xbin...and yet some do.
adrynalyne said:
Fixed, check first post. Some apps dont care if its in xbin...and yet some do.
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Thanks! Also another quick question...getting a force close right after flash for process com.google.android.talk, after each flash I've done. I don't plan on using it to be honest but curious if others are getting it.
Thanks adrynalyne, should posted it a bit earlier as I just clicked YES - CONFIRM WIPE ;P
Carnage9270 said:
Thanks! Also another quick question...getting a force close right after flash for process com.google.android.talk, after each flash I've done. I don't plan on using it to be honest but curious if others are getting it.
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If google talk does not find a network connection before you unlock your screen, it crashes. This has been the case sense Gtalk with video came about. As long as the network/radios are running before you unlock, there won't be a crash.
adrynalyne said:
If google talk does not find a network connection before you unlock your screen, it crashes. This has been the case sense Gtalk with video came about. As long as the network/radios are running before you unlock, there won't be a crash.
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Rgr that, thanks Adrynalyne. I know this isn't your favorite place to hang out, but I appreciate your time regardless.
md5 sum
sorry wrong thread
mods please delete
thx adryl
10char
I flashed and had no root. Though adb shell worked while the phone was running.
*edit* I see su fix in OP now
So, I'm having a real n00b moment. With the download do I flash it in hboot, or do I do the update from zip from the ROM manager? Also, I have the MR2 radio installed, does that matter? I just don't want to do anything I'm not supposed to.
Thx adrynalyne
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So, I'm having a real n00b moment. With the download do I flash it in hboot, or do I do the update from zip from the ROM manager? Also, I have the MR2 radio installed, does that matter? I just don't want to do anything I'm not supposed to.
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yes you install thru recovery and your ok with a mr2 radio... those are the only ones you can use with gb
Flashed and didn't see anything different other than the wallpaper. Can't give up my sense 3.0 for this.
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Ok so i know i am a newbie to this sort of thing but i wanted to wrap my head around everything and also specifically to my phone before i decide to do something and the results are permanent.
Firstly ill start off with saying im a Canadian Virgin Mobile customer and i just got the Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337m).
Ok so i want to root my device but i am confused about some of the basic concepts. I saw the tutorial video posted for my specific phone by the smoking android (link for those who havent seen it: youtube. com/watch?v=cI9r5dEcNo4) and i understand that the rooting process is fairly simple.
What i am confused about though is my options once i am a root user and if i ever chose to revert back to original. Lets say i went ahead and rooted my phone. Will i be able to software update through the updates that virgin sends me? also if i am able to then will i maintain root acess?
my second biggest question is lets say for whatever reason i want to go back to the way my phone is now, with the stock virgin firmware. is this possible? and with no trace of the root before (is this the same as achieving original status instead of a custom one)? i know that you can remove the root and then reset the binary counter but im not too sure how all of this works, its a lot to take in at once.
im just trying to clear things up and yes i am quite new to all this (got my s4 yesterday) but i am a quick learner and im just trying to get a grip on everything.
thanks in advance for bearing with me
shibby123 said:
Ok so i know i am a newbie to this sort of thing but i wanted to wrap my head around everything and also specifically to my phone before i decide to do something and the results are permanent.
Firstly ill start off with saying im a Canadian Virgin Mobile customer and i just got the Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337m).
Ok so i want to root my device but i am confused about some of the basic concepts. I saw the tutorial video posted for my specific phone by the smoking android (link for those who havent seen it: youtube. com/watch?v=cI9r5dEcNo4) and i understand that the rooting process is fairly simple.
What i am confused about though is my options once i am a root user and if i ever chose to revert back to original. Lets say i went ahead and rooted my phone. Will i be able to software update through the updates that virgin sends me? also if i am able to then will i maintain root acess?
my second biggest question is lets say for whatever reason i want to go back to the way my phone is now, with the stock virgin firmware. is this possible? and with no trace of the root before (is this the same as achieving original status instead of a custom one)? i know that you can remove the root and then reset the binary counter but im not too sure how all of this works, its a lot to take in at once.
im just trying to clear things up and yes i am quite new to all this (got my s4 yesterday) but i am a quick learner and im just trying to get a grip on everything.
thanks in advance for bearing with me
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Read these threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312444
Information that isn't in those threads are definitely linked to in those threads. Good luck.
scott14719 said:
Read these threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312444
Information that isn't in those threads are definitely linked to in those threads. Good luck.
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ok so i read the threads an i understand a lot more now. It seems to me like i have the ability to easily root and then go back to the stock firmware if i please with no consequences. i just have to flash the with the correct rom [and modem?] to put it back to stock and everything should work fine.
i hope i have this straight
shibby123 said:
ok so i read the threads an i understand a lot more now. It seems to me like i have the ability to easily root and then go back to the stock firmware if i please with no consequences. i just have to flash the with the correct rom [and modem?] to put it back to stock and everything should work fine.
i hope i have this straight
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Why modem? is that really necessary, I think you mean kernel.
if you flash back to stock, modem and kernel will be included.
Have you tried this thread also? you do have a i337m
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269304
Good Luck
Is there a way to unroot my AT&T S4 with a Mac?
blbeesley said:
Is there a way to unroot my AT&T S4 with a Mac?
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flash the latest at&t official firmware via heimdall
TheAxman said:
Why modem? is that really necessary, I think you mean kernel.
if you flash back to stock, modem and kernel will be included.
Have you tried this thread also? you do have a i337m
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269304
Good Luck
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so if i just flash to that stock firmware in the link you gave me everything will be back to normal? how would i achieve original and not "custom" status if i have to send the phone back to samsung. would i have to unroot then flash then reset the binary counter? would that be it and im back to the very original state i got my phone in?
shibby123 said:
so if i just flash to that stock firmware in the link you gave me everything will be back to normal? how would i achieve original and not "custom" status if i have to send the phone back to samsung. would i have to unroot then flash then reset the binary counter? would that be it and im back to the very original state i got my phone in?
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xBeerdroiDx said:
flash the latest at&t official firmware via heimdall
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Will heimdall use the zip downloaded from sammobile or do you have to extract the .tar.md5 from the zip?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
xBeerdroiDx said:
also check out this post
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your good sir, you got 2 thanks from me today...no more for you actually, I'm out of thanks, get you tomorrow.
Good help.
TheAxman said:
your good sir, you got 2 thanks from me today...no more for you actually, I'm out of thanks, get you tomorrow.
Good help.
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community
cheers, buddy
Hi, I'm having trouble finding the latest one to revert my Tmobile g2 back to latest stock firmware as I don't want it rooted for now, can someone point me to the zip I would need to flash to do this, Thank you so much.
RighteousJoe said:
Hi, I'm having trouble finding the latest one to revert my Tmobile g2 back to latest stock firmware as I don't want it rooted for now, can someone point me to the zip I would need to flash to do this, Thank you so much.
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Anyone?
google is your best friend
I think i found what you need..... just go to this website and follow the directions, it even has a video http://theunlockr.com/2013/11/01/unroot-lg-g2-versions-video/
From there you go to Section 3 to download the necessary files. The above page has everything that you need to get your T-Mo G2 back to stock:good::good:
bradreeves94 said:
I think i found what you need..... just go to this website and follow the directions, it even has a video http://theunlockr.com/2013/11/01/unroot-lg-g2-versions-video/
From there you go to Section 3 to download the necessary files. The above page has everything that you need to get your T-Mo G2 back to stock:good::good:
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Thanks for your response but I'm looking to do it with out a computer their should be a zip that you just flash and it reverts everything back....
RighteousJoe said:
Thanks for your response but I'm looking to do it with out a computer their should be a zip that you just flash and it reverts everything back....
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I forgot where i found this file in the first place so i know it exists any help is appreciated.