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Can I put LineageOS on my Galaxy S5 using SafeStrap? If not, would Odin do the trick instead?
What, if anything, do I need to do to maintain root?
Do I need to unlock the bootloader before flashing the ROM?
Do the steps in the above link work on unlocking the verizon bootloader or will I make a brick?
If there's a link to getting LineageOS onto my Verizon S5 while keeping root please point me in the right direction. Thank you.
androidman807 said:
Can I put LineageOS on my Galaxy S5 using SafeStrap? If not, would Odin do the trick instead?
What, if anything, do I need to do to maintain root?
Do I need to unlock the bootloader before flashing the ROM?
Do the steps in the above link work on unlocking the verizon bootloader or will I make a brick?
If there's a link to getting LineageOS onto my Verizon S5 while keeping root please point me in the right direction. Thank you.
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you first need to root then unlock bootloader then install twrp then flash Lineage and Gapps and your all set , all information regarding how to root and unlock bootloader are in the vzw section , do make a full back up of your sdcard(micro sd card) to your computer because unlocking the bootloader will wipe/format your memory card(keep that in mind)
also i suggest you update your modem and bootloader , just in case you would like to test the ported rom which most of them run on a higher bootloader and with a old bootloader you will face issues with wifi and nav buttons specially with the vzw variant (i also have a vzw) , update it to i think the highest so far by @jrkruze is qf2 , for example the skiesrom (a s8 port) runs on a qf5 bootloader but updating vzw bootloader to qf2 fixes the wifi and nav button bugs.
Good Luck and also do properly read the instructions word for word.
I'm so grateful for your response. You've been down this road and know the traps. I believe my original post has the right thread on unlocking the bootloader for vzw, and I appreciate the warning about it erasing the micro-sd card.
Two follow-up questions:
Where can I find the update for the modem?
Also to avoid the wifi and nav problems, do I want the QF2 or QF5? And where do I find those? Here it says to use latest bootloader (QA1) with QF2 modem. Does that make sense? If so I just need to know where to find those.
Thank you again so very much.
KazuDante said:
you first need to root then unlock bootloader then install twrp then flash Lineage and Gapps and your all set , all information regarding how to root and unlock bootloader are in the vzw section , do make a full back up of your sdcard(micro sd card) to your computer because unlocking the bootloader will wipe/format your memory card(keep that in mind)
also i suggest you update your modem and bootloader , just in case you would like to test the ported rom which most of them run on a higher bootloader and with a old bootloader you will face issues with wifi and nav buttons specially with the vzw variant (i also have a vzw) , update it to i think the highest so far by @jrkruze is qf2 , for example the skiesrom (a s8 port) runs on a qf5 bootloader but updating vzw bootloader to qf2 fixes the wifi and nav button bugs.
Good Luck and also do properly read the instructions word for word.
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I'm so grateful for your response. You've been down this road and know the traps. I believe my original post has the right thread on unlocking the bootloader for vzw, and I appreciate the warning about it erasing the micro-sd card.
Two follow-up questions:
Where can I find the update for the modem?
Also to avoid the wifi and nav problems, do I want the QF2 or QF5? And where do I find those? Here it says to use latest bootloader (QA1) with QF2 modem. Does that make sense? If so I just need to know where to find those.
Thank you again so very much.
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The Latest bootloader (after you unlocked your current bootloader) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73734257&postcount=3143
latest modem : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61802396&postcount=1 ( use the ones in the odin section , you will need to be bootloader unlocked and have odin+latest samsung drivers installed)
latest twrp : https://dl.twrp.me/klte/ ( the ones that ends with .tar are for flashing using odin , since you dont have twrp yet but flashing twtp comes last after rooting and unlocking bootloader and updating bootloader then update the modem then odin flash twrp then have lineageos and nougat gapps on memory card. reboot while holding vol up and home button to reboot into twrp to install lineageos system then gopengapps , afterwards you can install magisk to have root access on lineageOS as well .
p.s after you unlock bootloader and the system reboots normally return to download mode then use odin to flash twrp , i just noticed(remembered that latest bootloader update uses twrp and not safestrap recovery.
to unlock current bootloader : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71202995&postcount=3
Thank you so much. So if I understand right it's:
1) UNLOCK bootloader
2) UPDATE bootloader (latest is QF2)
3) update modem (latest tar was QI2)
4) flash TWRP from Odin (you linked to klte version; qualcomm but I have vzw)
5) install LineageOS and gapps from TWRP
6) install magisk from TWRP to get root
Is that correct?
Correct bootloader and modem versions?
OK to use klte for Verizon?
Magisk is for root, done last, and not superSu?
If all those are Yes, then I guess the prep work is done and now I just have to bite the bullet, do a safestrap and titanium backup and dive in.
Thanks again - I really do appreciate it.
KazuDante said:
The Latest bootloader (after you unlocked your current bootloader) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73734257&postcount=3143
latest modem : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61802396&postcount=1 ( use the ones in the odin section , you will need to be bootloader unlocked and have odin+latest samsung drivers installed)
latest twrp : https://dl.twrp.me/klte/ ( the ones that ends with .tar are for flashing using odin , since you dont have twrp yet but flashing twtp comes last after rooting and unlocking bootloader and updating bootloader then update the modem then odin flash twrp then have lineageos and nougat gapps on memory card. reboot while holding vol up and home button to reboot into twrp to install lineageos system then gopengapps , afterwards you can install magisk to have root access on lineageOS as well .
p.s after you unlock bootloader and the system reboots normally return to download mode then use odin to flash twrp , i just noticed(remembered that latest bootloader update uses twrp and not safestrap recovery.
to unlock current bootloader : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71202995&postcount=3
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androidman807 said:
Thank you so much. So if I understand right it's:
1) UNLOCK bootloader
2) UPDATE bootloader (latest is QF2)
3) update modem (latest tar was QI2)
4) flash TWRP from Odin (you linked to klte version; qualcomm but I have vzw)
5) install LineageOS and gapps from TWRP
6) install magisk from TWRP to get root
Is that correct?
Correct bootloader and modem versions?
OK to use klte for Verizon?
Magisk is for root, done last, and not superSu?
If all those are Yes, then I guess the prep work is done and now I just have to bite the bullet, do a safestrap and titanium backup and dive in.
Thanks again - I really do appreciate it.
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yes thats correct , also there is no vzw variant of lineage since vzw is merged under klte , so every rom you download the one you have to choose is klte unless the dev make a build for each variant but not likely to happen anymore.
A very basic assumption may have been overlooked, but it seems the CID on my lollipop PB1 is 11 Toshiba eMMC. Method 2 of unlocking stopped at step 4 with an error in the terminal screen indicating this is only for Samsung eMMCs. Is it possible to unlock an 11, and if so, where would I find those steps?
KazuDante said:
yes thats correct , also there is no vzw variant of lineage since vzw is merged under klte , so every rom you download the one you have to choose is klte unless the dev make a build for each variant but not likely to happen anymore.
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A very basic assumption may have been overlooked, but it seems the CID on my lollipop PB1 is 11 Toshiba eMMC. Method 2 of unlocking stopped at step 4 with an error in the terminal screen indicating this is only for Samsung eMMCs. Is it possible to unlock an 11, and if so, where would I find those steps?
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sadly cid 11 cannot be unlocked , best option is to only change current S5 with another S5 and hope its a CID 15 , or sadly get another phone but check xda forum to see if it has any latest custom roms and bootloader can be unlocked.
But for CID 11 theres no unlocks for those , only thing is safestrap roms that allows you to run ports like PhoenixRom and other stock but modded roms but using safestrap
Thanks you so much again. How can I tell which ROMs are stock I can use in safestrap (like Phoenixrom) and which are custom I can't use (like LineageOS)?
And if I have a safestrap backup to my sd card of my stock lollipop and don't like phoenix (which seems to be MM) can I restore from safestrap back to my stock LL?
KazuDante said:
sadly cid 11 cannot be unlocked , best option is to only change current S5 with another S5 and hope its a CID 15 , or sadly get another phone but check xda forum to see if it has any latest custom roms and bootloader can be unlocked.
But for CID 11 theres no unlocks for those , only thing is safestrap roms that allows you to run ports like PhoenixRom and other stock but modded roms but using safestrap
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Thanks you so much again. How can I tell which ROMs are stock I can use in safestrap (like Phoenixrom) and which are custom I can't use (like LineageOS)?
And if I have a safestrap backup to my sd card of my stock lollipop and don't like phoenix (which seems to be MM) can I restore from safestrap back to my stock LL?
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that im not sure about that so i cant give you any pointers since i have not done anything with safestrap besides the process to unlock the bootloader.
Thanks anyway. It seems it should work, since safestrap won't disappear. Maybe I should post a new thread. Thank you again for all your time.
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that im not sure about that so i cant give you any pointers since i have not done anything with safestrap besides the process to unlock the bootloader.
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I am also essentially looking to install LineageOS on my Galaxy S5, but before proceeding, I just wanted to make sure that what I'm looking to do is correct. Currently I am running an old version of PhoenixROM with an old unlocked bootloader. I know that I will need to update the bootloader in order to prevent issues, such as wifi not working.
Should all I need to do is follow JKruse's instructions here, flashing LineageOS as the last and final step? I'm hoping that it is this easy, but I do have my doubts and that is why I am asking on here for advice.
Thank you to all in advance!
So, as we all know, we have to flash over international rom because of /vendor partition. But, can we flash over a bootloader unlocked T-Mobile ROM? Like, fully updated T-Mobile ROM/radio with twrp and bootloader and sim unlocked and flash havoc?
You can, nothing would stop you. However, you need to make sure that the security patch is the same or close.
Everytime I flash something over my T-MObile stock ROM I end up just flashing the international version recomended in the ROM OP. Then flashing the rom.
I would just take the extra step to flash the stable release then flash custom.
Yep. The bootloader in both International and T-Mobile firmware image are the same, with modem and device configuration partition being the only difference. You can flash whatever you want over any firmware images.
This is kind of why I really like OnePlus phones now, not to mention you pretty much can use a single UEFI payload bootloader contained inside the custom ROM for any model of a certain OnePlus phone (like OnePlus 6T in this case here), making it easier to support as far as development goes. I think I will be a OnePlus customer for life.
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So I sort of had the same question. If one slot is unlocked and the other is giving the red corrupt error message, can you switch slots in recovery, use the downloader tool and flash the unlockable image, and then unlock that slot to recover from the device corrupt message?
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You can, nothing would stop you. However, you need to make sure that the security patch is the same or close.
Everytime I flash something over my T-MObile stock ROM I end up just flashing the international version recomended in the ROM OP. Then flashing the rom.
I would just take the extra step to flash the stable release then flash custom.
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My reason is because I want to see if T-Mobile radio/modem is better for T-Mobile users than the international radio/modem
icedventimocha said:
So I sort of had the same question. If one slot is unlocked and the other is giving the red corrupt error message, can you switch slots in recovery, use the downloader tool and flash the unlockable image, and then unlock that slot to recover from the device corrupt message?
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Yes, when your phone's bootloader is already unlocked, and you run into corrupted system partition, you just simply either switch the slot, or load the bootable TWRP image via USB fastboot, to restore the phone back to working condition.
Also, International version of modem firmware is the same as the T-Mobile version, with modem configuration (ie. SIM slots) being the dominant factor. T-Mobile modem firmware only allow one SIM card to be active (while also locked out of the box), while International version allows two outstanding SIM slots to be active (meaning you can enable or disable any SIM cards at will). Radio bands will be the same for both.
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jamescable said:
My reason is because I want to see if T-Mobile radio/modem is better for T-Mobile users than the international radio/modem
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I would love to see your results.
I just flashed back to the T-Mobile version for now. IM full stock / rooted and want to compare battery life to International.
AFAIK ROMs require the latest Vendor from OxygenOS. While there should be no issues flashing, the TMO ROM is outdated and therefore doesn't have the latest Vendor (9.0.16) which can cause some issues. That's why it's recommended to flash Latest Stock OOS before flashing ROM. However if you don't want to flash Full OOS ZIP and just the Vendor, check in the AOSiP Thread. They have a flash able Vendor ZIP from 9.0.16
I was looking at the directions in this thread about converting to International if I have BL unlocked. I have the keys to unlock the BL so I thought I'd just do a simple flash versus the other process.
The thread says its stable on 9.0.11 but I am on 9.0.16. My questions:
1) Can I still follow the steps in the linked thread above to flash even though I'm on 9.0.16?
2) Is it as simple as grabbing a fastboot ROM and flashing (10.3.0-OnePlus6TOxygen_34_OTA_042_all_1912142031_d9ef3-FASTBOOT.zip)?
3) Should I convert using the steps in the no Unlocked BL thread and then use the keys to unlock the BL?
Just convert using the 3rd option. Use the MSM tool to go back to 9.0.11 first. Piece of cake easy. Take your time and follow the directions.
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If I've helped you out, please tap the thanks button.
*** Use this at your very own risk.
***Backup your persist.img. There is a guide to fix it if needed.
*** Backup your working modem. Sometimes it is as simple as restoring it if you lose signal.
*** When flashing, you must understand the difference between fastboot and fastbootd to avoid flashing errors.
*** Backup your files in a safe place.
*** Some users are reporting that the whole thing is not working and going on a blame streak. So if you're not quite ready, please don't attempt this.
Basic Instructions: "I will test again since some users are losing signal after flashing". There is a debate whether msm and update the tmobile firmware, or flash the global. Again this is a WIP.
MSM. Here is the thread.
Unlock bootloader or re-unlock bootloader ... Enable OEM Unlock in developer options. flash token.
Fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash cust-unlock <unlock_token.bin>
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
and now your bootloader is unlocked.
Here is the t-mobile article for the 6t. same instructions for the 8 if you're new to this.
NEXT:
Link to fastboot thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-8-t4084629
Download the global fastboot rom from here.
Unzip and flash all.
Link to twrp thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-oneplus-8-t4101315
If you want to root.
Boot into twrp or flash the twrp installer. TWRP 3.3.1-10 Test by mauronofrio and or TWRP 3.3.1-10 Test Installer by mauronofrio "newer ones may work"
After booting, you can flash magisk with-in twrp and you're rooted.
I have used oxygen updater to update the firmware while rooted. After the local install, open magisk and flash on the inactive slot.
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If you ever want to revert, use the msm tool. Here is the thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4093043
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Old information from the old thread is below, if you want to use it only for reference or for backing up the FP persist
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Old Instructions
Here we go .....
This is fairly new and hasn't been tested so, proceed with caution. There are more knowledgable people here. This was just tested quick and it worked.
Requirements
1-Be on T-mobile firmware and update to the latest version. If you are bootloader unlocked, you mean not be able to take OTA's and you may need to reflash with MSM and update, then unlock the bootloader again. Thread Thanks @Some_Random_Username
2 - Unlock your bootloader.
3- --! IMPORTANT: Make a TWRP backup of your MODEM because we'll restore that later, why? because t-mobile sim doesn't work on the Global Modem. You can also back everything up in TWRP just in case.
If you have OTG, make the backup there so it is safe. You can restore the modem through TWRP with the OTG.
4-Backup your persist. Otherwise you may lose the fingerprint.
You'll need root.
Code:
adb shell
HTML:
su
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img
Then
Code:
adb pull sdcard/persist.img
Then copy it from from Sdcard to a safe place
*** You may lose signal again if you update the global version. It is a WIP but keep your modem backed up!
With all the above:
It is simple. Download the global firmware and flash it through fastboot. Here is the thread
.. I tested with "10.5.5-GLOBAL-OnePlus8Oxygen_15.O.14" Thanks @mauronofrio
Reboot to fastboot
Unzip and flash-all
It will reboot to the global firmware. "Now you won't get cellphone signal"
Skip the setup and reboot to fastboot.
reboot to twrp, do not flash it.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
link to twrp thread. . I used TWRP 3.3.1-2 Test by @mauronofrio
plug in the OTG or locate the backup and Restore the Modem" to get signal
Reboot and you'll have signal.
To root. you can flash the patched boot located in the sourceforge folder " Patched-Stock-Boot" on this thread
Code:
fastboot flash boot filename.img
You can also flash magisk in twrp. I prefer the patched boot.
Bonus: I am running the Nolimit magisk rom Thanks @xXx
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...gisk-rom-xxx-nolimits-11-0-speed-ram-t4088609
Thanks @Some_Ghost for testing.
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
I'll wait to see others' results before I brick my phone.
rjp0615 said:
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
I'll wait to see others' results before I brick my phone.
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It works no bricking. If something happened you can go back with MSM.
matteosaeed said:
Here we go .....
This is fairly new and hasn't been tested so, proceed with caution. There are more knowledgable people here. This was just tested quick and it worked.
Requirements
1-Be on T-mobile firmware and update to the latest version. If you are bootloader unlocked, you mean not be able to take OTA's and you may need to reflash with MSM and update, then unlock the bootloader again. Thread Thanks @Some_Random_Username
2 - Unlock your bootloader.
3- --! IMPORTANT: Make a TWRP backup of your MODEM because we'll restore that later, why? because t-mobile sim doesn't work on the Global Modem. You can also back everything up in TWRP just in case.
If you have OTG, make the backup there so it is safe. You can restore the modem through TWRP with the OTG.
4-Backup your persist. Otherwise you may lose the fingerprint.
*** You may lose signal again if you update the global version. It is a WIP but keep your modem backed up!
With all the above:
It is simple. Download the global firmware and flash it through fastboot. Here is the thread
.. I tested with "10.5.5-GLOBAL-OnePlus8Oxygen_15.O.14" Thanks @mauronofrio
Reboot to fastboot
Unzip and flash-all
It will reboot to the global firmware. "Now you won't get cellphone signal"
Skip the setup and reboot to fastboot.
reboot to twrp, do not flash it.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
link to twrp thread. . I used TWRP 3.3.1-2 Test by @mauronofrio
plug in the OTG or locate the backup and Restore the Modem" to get signal
Reboot and you'll have signal.
To root. you can flash the patched boot located in the sourceforge folder " Patched-Stock-Boot" on this thread
Code:
fastboot flash boot filename.img
You can also flash magisk in twrp. I prefer the patched boot.
Bonus: I am running the Nolimit magisk rom Thanks @xXx
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...gisk-rom-xxx-nolimits-11-0-speed-ram-t4088609
Thanks @Some_Ghost for testing.
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Am I understanding correctly, we will have to re-flash the modem after EVERY update?
rjp0615 said:
Am I understanding correctly, we will have to re-flash the modem after EVERY update?
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For the global, we don't know until we get it, but @Some_Ghost checked with the euro and signal stays, so you can do the euro version instead of the global and still keep the the signal without reflashing your modem.
Does anybody have the modem backup I lost mine and can't find fastboot for tmobile
The EU modem dont fix it I just need tmobile modem if anyone can can someone give be the modem either tarp backup or .img file so I can use data
very easy fix for modem get the ota after you flash global you do ota and modem works fastboot wont flash modem right
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ecompton59 said:
The EU modem dont fix it I just need tmobile modem if anyone can can someone give be the modem either tarp backup or .img file so I can use data
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If you flash your modem backup with Euro firm it sticks throughout updates so far... It didn't work for me on global. You still need to restore your modem backup on either firmwares. Global so far modem doesn't stick after updates, euro so far, it stays after updates.
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If you flash your modem backup with Euro firm it sticks throughout updates so far... It didn't work for me on global. You still need to restore your modem backup on either firmwares. Global so far modem doesn't stick after updates, euro so far, it stays after updates.
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I fixed it with ota if you flash global do the enable and and dev settings I waited to install magisk. Ayer first boot put ota for global and it works because ota has modem in it and fastboot can't flash modem yet with bat file but I have no issues I have global modem and global ROM and from here on ota will work no need for modem
not really converting to Global then? this is just so you can use dev ROM, but since DEV rom hasnt come about there really is no reason to do this.
Vio281 said:
not really converting to Global then? this is just so you can use dev ROM, but since DEV rom hasnt come about there really is no reason to do this.
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What? He used global ROM. Not a DEV ROM.
ecompton59 said:
I fixed it with ota if you flash global do the enable and and dev settings I waited to install magisk. Ayer first boot put ota for global and it works because ota has modem in it and fastboot can't flash modem yet with bat file but I have no issues I have global modem and global ROM and from here on ota will work no need for modem
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I will try this thanks ??
Does the Global ROM share the same 5G compatibility introduced in the new TMO ROM?
joemossjr said:
What? He used global ROM. Not a DEV ROM.
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Thats what I'm saying, this is to flash rom, it not necessarily converting the phone to a global phone since it still need Tmobile Modem bin file in order to be function as a phone. If you take the phone outside the U.S it questionable if it works, that is why I say this is only for Dev Rom and in this case stock global rom but it is not a global phone.
@joemossjr
Vio281 said:
Thats what I'm saying, this is to flash rom, it not necessarily converting the phone to a global phone since it still need Tmobile Modem bin file in order to be function as a phone. If you take the phone outside the U.S it questionable if it works, that is why I say this is only for Dev Rom and in this case stock global rom but it is not a global phone.
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Well check @ecompton59 's response. He was able to get things working.
The modem does work, just there is an issue with the fastboot flashing the modems. The TWRP restore of the modem is to get cell signal right away.
Here is what I did:
After I did what is in the first post in the thread:
I used oxygen updater to download the EU update and flashed it via "Local Upgrade" @Some_Ghost tested that as well.
There is signal. I believe that it may have flashed the modem "maybe", unlike fastboot.
While I was on the EU version, I downloaded the update for the global, and did a "Local Upgrade" again, and got signal.
I did all of this with Magisk being installed and after each "local upgrade, before reboot" I install Magisk on the "inactive slot, ota".
Technically speaking and don't quote me 100%, the first flash to the global is what gives issues with the sim, but that's the way to get the ability to do "local upgrade" because it is disabled on the t-mobile firmware.
Theoretically and I haven't tested.
Unlock bootloader >> Flash global "won't flash everything properly" = no signal
Global to another global or EU update >> will flash the modem >> signal will work "as it will properly flash everything"
matteosaeed said:
@joemossjr
Well check @ecompton59 's response. He was able to get things working.
The modem does work, just there is an issue with the fastboot flashing the modems. The TWRP restore of the modem is to get cell signal right away.
Here is what I did:
After I did what is in the first post in the thread:
I used oxygen updater to download the EU update and flashed it via "Local Upgrade" @Some_Ghost tested that as well.
There is signal. I believe that it may have flashed the modem "maybe", unlike fastboot.
While I was on the EU version, I downloaded the update for the global, and did a "Local Upgrade" again, and got signal.
I did all of this with Magisk being installed and after each "local upgrade, before reboot" I install Magisk on the "inactive slot, ota".
Technically speaking and don't quote me 100%, the first flash to the global is what gives issues with the sim, but that's the way to get the ability to do "local upgrade" because it is disabled on the t-mobile firmware.
Theoretically and I haven't tested.
Unlock bootloader >> Flash global "won't flash everything properly" = no signal
Global to another global or EU update >> will flash the modem >> signal will work "as it will properly flash everything"
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again, this does not make it a global sim unlock phone, you are flashing a previous Tmobile Modem on top of a Global rom.
Vio281 said:
again, this does not make it a global sim unlock phone, you are flashing a previous Tmobile Modem on top of a Global rom.
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It at least we can run different firmwares on T-Mobile. You could try the global msm on T-Mobile and report back. As being sim unlocked depends on the bands enabled in other countries but should work with any sim.
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It at least we can run different firmwares on T-Mobile. You could try the global msm on T-Mobile and report back. As being sim unlocked depends on the bands enabled in other countries but should work with any sim.
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is there different functionality between the tmobile modem and global modem firmware? I flashed the global rom and am using that with tmobile modem flashed through twrp. I haven't done a local update yet to get the global modem. if I do, what is the difference running that vs the tmobile modem? im in seattle using tmobile anyway.... would I see a difference in anything? speed? I had updated to the tmobile ota right before I flashed, they supposedly updated something with the modem in that update. im just wondering if there is a benefit to using the global modem or not. I definitely see the benefit in using he global rom though....lol
bluemoel said:
is there different functionality between the tmobile modem and global modem firmware? I flashed the global rom and am using that with tmobile modem flashed through twrp. I haven't done a local update yet to get the global modem. if I do, what is the difference running that vs the tmobile modem? im in seattle using tmobile anyway.... would I see a difference in anything? speed? I had updated to the tmobile ota right before I flashed, they supposedly updated something with the modem in that update. im just wondering if there is a benefit to using the global modem or not. I definitely see the benefit in using he global rom though....lol
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you'll be fine, my signal hasn't changed since flashing it remained the same as far as I can tell
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Vio281 said:
again, this does not make it a global sim unlock phone, you are flashing a previous Tmobile Modem on top of a Global rom.
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Be happy that people actually take the time to experiment and work on things like this for the community so we can root and run different firmwares, kernels, and recoveries etc. At the least we aren't stuck on TMO firmware with lack of updates and missing features and as far as we can tell everything is working and odds are you aren't going to be using a T-Mobile SIM when going out of country anyway. Any issues will be ironed out when we cross that path I am sure ??
Hey all, so I had the DotOS vanilla rom installed for a while now but I think something broke when I flashed it so it was very glitchy. Yesterday I decided I just wanted to go back to stock but kinda screwed the phone over and bricked it while using MSMDownloadTool. I'm so confused as to which one I should use to reset my phone. People are saying contradicting things like you need to use the correct version of MSMDownloadTool and also it does matter if you have a T-Mobile branded phone.... yatta yatta yatta...
I'm just extremely confused about how the hell I'm supposed to standardize the process of flashing roms and such onto this phone without running into walls in the dark and hoping it randomly will work. Is this just expected? Also if someone could please give the steps needed to get my phone back to stock and working that would be very appreciated.
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You might not have to use msm tool if your bootloader is still unlocked. Msm tool should be last resort and is only needed if you can't enter your rom and bootloader is locked. So let me know if it's unlocked yet. You should still be able to get into your bootloader holding volume up while booting.
Brettroth said:
You might not have to use msm tool if your bootloader is still unlocked. Msm tool should be last resort and is only needed if you can't enter your rom and bootloader is locked. So let me know if it's unlocked yet. You should still be able to get into your bootloader holding volume up while booting.
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Well I fixed it by using a different computer entirely to run MSMDownloadTool. I was able to get into fastboot mode but every time I tried manually flashing the partition images it did nothing.
So now I'm on OxygenOS 11.0.1.2 and am curious to know what I would need to do to debrand my phone and root it... the right way.
Debrand for what? The way I would root is install twrp then flash magisk from twrp. You can fastboot boot this twrp then make it permanent in the advanced menu.