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Help me with software updates

The only update I did was one year back through the update available on settings. Android 3.2 kernel version P7300 JPKL2.
I didnt do much else because I was concerned about the safety and reliability of other softwares. Am I missing out something huge really by not updating? Is Android 4.0 or 4.2 or whatever is latest compatible with my device? Is it better to update through Samsung dealer or it makes no difference doing at home ?

The ics update is way better than what you have now, honeycomb. If your still stock you should be able to get the OTA. Not sure where you are but its in most places now.
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The easiest thing would be for you to do an ota update. Make sure your tab is well charged, then go to settings, about device, and select update software. Follow the prompts and you should be updated to android 4.04.
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I am currently residing in India, but I brought my device from the middle east. I tried the update option available in settings but it says "no updates available". :crying: I then sent an email to samsung support.
PS: I don't know what "stock" or OTA is.

warea said:
I am currently residing in India, but I brought my device from the middle east. I tried the update option available in settings but it says "no updates available". :crying: I then sent an email to samsung support.
PS: I don't know what "stock" or OTA is.
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OTA is the upgrade On The Air
stock firmware is the original samsung firmware

OTA updates (using the settings > update to download update direct to the tablet, and not using a computer) requires that Samsung is ready *in your region*, or specifically in the region the tab's current software is linked to.
You could just grab any package from sammobile, and install with Odin. There is a variant for India available.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-P7300&pcode=0&os=1&type=3#firmware
On this forum, or Google, you will find info on how to use odin

fred_be9300 said:
OTA updates (using the settings > update to download update direct to the tablet, and not using a computer) requires that Samsung is ready *in your region*, or specifically in the region the tab's current software is linked to.
You could just grab any package from sammobile, and install with Odin. There is a variant for India<script type="text/javascript" src="http://rt.liftdna.com/volume/XD_volume.js?cb=111981"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://geo.liftdna.com/XD.js"></script> available.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-P7300&pcode=0&os=1&type=3#firmware
On this forum, or Google, you will find info on how to use odin
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Is there a way to change the region my tab is connected too? From the firmware site, India does show up a ICS. But the country where I brought my tablet from , United Arab Emirates, don't have one. Maybe thats why I get "no updates available" message.
And do I loose some kind of a warranty if i update using Odin?
Thanks.

Yes, technically that would void your warranty. Some people who don't mind sticking Samsung with the bill will still send there tab back when they break it. The problem with that is that eventually device manufacturers may see that a lot of the devices that they are replacing were messed up by android enthusiasts taking advantage of the open nature of the platform. That gives them a financial interest in making closed platforms, and the community looses.
The upside is that if you do screw up your tab, the community has gotten really good at figuring out how to fix these problems. A little (or a lot) of reading is all it takes to find an answer to most problems.
I definitely think you should read up on odin, clockwork mod, and the roms available. You could have ics or jb on your tab with relatively little work, and it will be like having a whole new tab.

upconvert said:
Yes, technically that would void your warranty. Some people who don't mind sticking Samsung with the bill will still send there tab back when they break it. The problem with that is that eventually device manufacturers may see that a lot of the devices that they are replacing were messed up by android enthusiasts taking advantage of the open nature of the platform. That gives them a financial interest in making closed platforms, and the community looses.
The upside is that if you do screw up your tab, the community has gotten really good at figuring out how to fix these problems. A little (or a lot) of reading is all it takes to find an answer to most problems.
I definitely think you should read up on odin, clockwork mod, and the roms available. You could have ics or jb on your tab with relatively little work, and it will be like having a whole new tab.
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Installing a rom on this tablet seems more complex compared to what I used to do on my windows mobile. Is there any way to install the rom without the need for using a PC?

As far as i know, from ics, you need to use odin to flash cwm.
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When i contacted them though mail, they said middle east OTA would come in 2 weeks. I decided to wait for that.
But i was wondering would there be a jelly bean OTA update for 8.9, now that 10.1 got a jelly update? http://www.ibtimes.com/android-412-...-available-us-how-install-it-tutorial-1018162

That article is for the 10.1 note, not the normal 10.1. As far as everything I have seen, it seems there will be no official JB for our tabs.
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[Q] Root De La Vega thread closed, Is this Still Ideal Method to Root AT&T Note 3?

[Q] Root De La Vega thread closed, Is this Still Ideal Method to Root AT&T Note 3?
Phone: Samsung Note 3 AT&T SM-N900A
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: N900AUCUBMJ5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-1625098; [email protected] #1
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Hi everyone,
This is a general root question thread so I hope you guys can be patient with me as I'm coming from an iPhone.
1.) After rooting a phone with any available methods, I can go ahead and install a stock rooted ROM or custom ROM right? No one specific ROM requires my phone to be rooted using a specific method in order to install it, right? For example: De La Vega root method only works if I want a stock ROM. I can use any ROM i want after I have my phone rooted.
2.) Currently, 3 methods of rooting AT&T Note 3 exists that doesn't trip the Knox counter: De La Vega, Kingo, and VROOT.
3.) Since De La Vega root thread closed, are people still using this method to root their AT&T Note 3?
4.) If I want to unroot and bring the phone back to warranty work, which instruction do I use?
5.) What is MJ1, MJ5, etc? Are these custom ROM names?
6.) I installed the OTA software that was released a few days ago. As long as I use Tibu now and prevent AT&T from downloading future OTA updates, I can go ahead and root my device correct?
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The reason I want to root my phone are for these purposes. Can anyone please tell me if these can be achieved after rooting? And if so, is there a guide?
1.) Remove in-app Google ads
2.) Uninstall all the useless apps installed by AT&T and Samsung

boba7523 said:
Phone: Samsung Note 3 AT&T SM-N900A
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: N900AUCUBMJ5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-1625098; [email protected] #1
Build number: JSS15JN900AUCUBMJ5
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Hi everyone,
This is a general root question thread so I hope you guys can be patient with me as I'm coming from an iPhone.
1.) After rooting a phone with any available methods, I can go ahead and install a stock rooted ROM or custom ROM right? No one specific ROM requires my phone to be rooted using a specific method in order to install it, right? For example: De La Vega root method only works if I want a stock ROM. I can use any ROM i want after I have my phone rooted.
2.) Currently, 3 methods of rooting AT&T Note 3 exists that doesn't trip the Knox counter: De La Vega, Kingo, and VROOT.
3.) Since De La Vega root thread closed, are people still using this method to root their AT&T Note 3?
4.) If I want to unroot and bring the phone back to warranty work, which instruction do I use?
5.) What is MJ1, MJ5, etc? Are these custom ROM names?
6.) I installed the OTA software that was released a few days ago. As long as I use Tibu now and prevent AT&T from downloading future OTA updates, I can go ahead and root my device correct?
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The reason I want to root my phone are for these purposes. Can anyone please tell me if these can be achieved after rooting? And if so, is there a guide?
1.) Remove in-app Google ads
2.) Uninstall all the useless apps installed by AT&T and Samsung
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I am no expert here, but nobody has answered so I'll do my best with what I know/understand
1. To my knowledge, custom ROMs on AT&T GN3 are a no go due to the locked bootloader. It doesn't matter which root method you use.
2. I've heard of all three of those methods working, and haven't heard of Knox being tripped yet.
3. XDA approved De La Vega and people still do use it as there has been some question to malware concerns with Kingo/VROOT. I'd go deeper into that, but look up "Kingo Malware" anywhere on the forums and you can make your own decision as it's a well worn topic. With that said, I do not believe De La Vega works with the newest build/update MJ5 yet.
4. This depends on which root method you used. De La Vega has instructions in the thread on how to flash back to stock. Kingo has an "unroot" built into it that I believe works (I believe it because I haven't seen anyone saying it does not, but cannot confirm). Either way, there is a way for those methods to return to stock.
5. These aren't custom to ROM names, these are firmware versions/updates. You may know firmware/basebands from iPhone jailbreaking. MJ5 is the most recent update the Note received from AT&T.
6. Again, to my knowledge, the universal root method De La Vega has does not support MJ5 yet (which is the OTA you have now). Kingo people have rooted with MJ5 however.
You can get rid of in-app and internet ads once you're rooted with a number of ad blockers. The forums have reviews and suggestions, but a Google search will help you decide.
You can also delete the bloatware (extra apps) when rooted. The best way I've found to do this is to first freeze the apps to see if disabling them causes any problems, and only deleting when I know doing so doesn't cause a headache. There are also threads discussing apps that are OK to delete.
I'm using Android as my daily driver now after having used the iPhone primarily for the past 5 years. I've had Android in the past (SII Skyrocket) but the Note 3 just blew me away and made me return the 5s. The forums here are a wealth of information and if you have some patience and read through the threads you'll be good to go. Good luck!

Thank you so much for the wealth of knowledge!
I see where the MJ5 is the firmware version now... It's the last 3 letters/number of the entire baseband version
Also, say for example 4.4 Kitkat releases for Note 3 and I am rooted, am I able to upgrade and keep root at the same time? AFAIK, I cannot update OTA if I am rooted...

This is just like an iPhone jailbreak and the answer is usually no. An update tends to break your root in which case you're SOL until a root for that firmware is made.
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Sir_Zuul said:
This is just like an iPhone jailbreak and the answer is usually no. An update tends to break your root in which case you're SOL until a root for that firmware is made.
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Awesome.
Btw what are Xposed Framework then Wanam Xposed module? Are they custom ROMs?

Don't take this as being short, but the link below explains xposed better than I can.
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...erstanding-xposed-framework-xda-developer-tv/
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Root de la Vega will not work for MJ5 firmware. You will brick your phone if you try and there is no current recovery for this type of brick.
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boba7523 said:
Awesome.
Btw what are Xposed Framework then Wanam Xposed module? Are they custom ROMs?
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Just tools for customizing a rooted phone (or at least a rooted Samsung phone - I don't know if Wanam is for all phones). Lets you do a lot of commonly requested things. It's one of the must-get apps for rooted devices with a locked bootloader.

bri315317 said:
Root de la Vega will not work for MJ5 firmware. You will brick your phone if you try and there is no current recovery for this type of brick.
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Damn I wish I've read your comment earlier. Just bricked my phone with root de la vega Is there any MJ5 stock firmware or anything out there yet

lilhacker said:
Damn I wish I've read your comment earlier. Just bricked my phone with root de la vega Is there any MJ5 stock firmware or anything out there yet
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Thats bad.
The only thinh you can do to fix that by now is to bring the phone to ATT and make up something so that they know the phone wont work no more. They will try to fix it .. but I believe they cant. Then they will offer you a replacement since its still under warranty. I think thats all what you can do .

econan1214 said:
Thats bad.
The only thinh you can do to fix that by now is to bring the phone to ATT and make up something so that they know the phone wont work no more. They will try to fix it .. but I believe they cant. Then they will offer you a replacement since its still under warranty. I think thats all what you can do .
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Put it in the microwave for 5 seconds. It will blow the radio and that will require a replacement and there is no way to prove how it was blown. Just remove the battery before you put it in the microwave...

Solarenemy68 said:
Put it in the microwave for 5 seconds. It will blow the radio and that will require a replacement and there is no way to prove how it was blown. Just remove the battery before you put it in the microwave...
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No, I would use the 12 volts across the battery terminal method... blows the various regulators and anything else that may exist on the battery buss....

Here is probably not the best place to be discussing fraud.
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p1rate7 said:
No, I would use the 12 volts across the battery terminal method... blows the various regulators and anything else that may exist on the battery buss....
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You could do that, but that is pretty much verifiable by a tech that you did it on purpose or used a wrong power source battery, which voids the warranty in either case. The microwave method cannot be verified as it looks like the radio just got blown by a strong RF signal like a nearby CB or shortwave which can happen in reality.

[Q] Re-install AT&T Software Update (OTA Update) App

I rooted my N900A with Root de la Vega and running MI1 but do not have the AT&T Software Update (OTA Update) app installed and don't have it backed up in tibu. Is there a way to reinstall the OTA Update? Would like to get the MJ5 since you can keep root. The Software update in device settings does not do anything when I press it. Thanks!
Just found out if I used Root de la Vega and somehow update to MJ5, I will brick my phone. Also, I tried downloading Kies 3 and it says "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies." Current firmware version: PDA:MI1 / PHONE:MI1 / CSC:MI1 (ATT)
Is it worth upgrading to MJ5? Any post on the benefits of the MJ5 update? I don't have any audio problems that I can hear.

Yes, I'm waiting as well. Thanks
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880118 said:
I rooted my N900A with Root de la Vega and running MI1 but do not have the AT&T Software Update (OTA Update) app installed and don't have it backed up in tibu. Is there a way to reinstall the OTA Update? Would like to get the MJ5 since you can keep root. The Software update in device settings does not do anything when I press it. Thanks!
Just found out if I used Root de la Vega and somehow update to MJ5, I will brick my phone. Also, I tried downloading Kies 3 and it says "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies." Current firmware version: PDA:MI1 / PHONE:MI1 / CSC:MI1 (ATT)
Is it worth upgrading to MJ5? Any post on the benefits of the MJ5 update? I don't have any audio problems that I can hear.
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You have to be on MI9 in order to get the MJ5 OTA update.
I wouldn't upgrade to MJ5 until there is an MJ5 restore oneclick/odin.

BlackZenith said:
You have to be on MI9 in order to get the MJ5 OTA update.
I wouldn't upgrade to MJ5 until there is an MJ5 restore oneclick/odin.
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I see, so how did people who used the Root de la Vega get MI9? Or is it just me? I don't remember if I deleted all the AT&T without backing up

880118 said:
I see, so how did people who used the Root de la Vega get MI9? Or is it just me? I don't remember if I deleted all the AT&T without backing up
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Before the RDLV thread was locked, it was updated with the MI9 oneclick (that's how I got MI9).

BlackZenith said:
Before the RDLV thread was locked, it was updated with the MI9 oneclick (that's how I got MI9).
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Oh okay. Guess I will wait for something big to come out... Like a bootloader exploit... /cry
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Check this thread out for MI9 odin files. It was originally posted to help people downgrade... but since you are on MI1 you might be able to use it to upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502049

BlackZenith said:
Check this thread out for MI9 odin files. It was originally posted to help people downgrade... but since you are on MI1 you might be able to use it to upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502049
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Thanks but I thought doing this will trigger the KNOX counter? Think it's a little early to trip it when its been only a month since I got this phone :/
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880118 said:
Thanks but I thought doing this will trigger the KNOX counter? Think it's a little early to trip it when its been only a month since I got this phone :/
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Yeah I know what you mean.
Have you tried upgrading via Samsung Kies?

BlackZenith said:
Yeah I know what you mean.
Have you tried upgrading via Samsung Kies?
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Yea but no luck I don't really have any problems so far so I think im just gonna hang tight and wait it out
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880118 said:
Yea but no luck I don't really have any problems so far so I think im just gonna hang tight and wait it out
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I guess your last resort could be to march over to an AT&T store (Device Support Center) and get them to flash MI9 for you.

BlackZenith said:
I guess your last resort could be to march over to an AT&T store (Device Support Center) and get them to flash MI9 for you.
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Do you think I need to unroot my phone before taking it to the AT&T store?

Yes.

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I'm 100%, but I think MI9 will unroot you regardless since it has to be flashed.

880118 said:
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Do a search for the original torrent file that DesignGears posted that contains everything you will need for updating to MI9 and rooting MI9.(it's on the internet trust me). My server is still seeding MI9 and it won't be stopping anytime soon!
I don't recommend going up to MJ5 just yet because there's still a lot of issues with it when it comes to receiving calls and there is currently no solid way to ODIN it over again is you muck something up.

Android 7.0 ROM For Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (T-715)

Hi
I have recently purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (T-715) and rooted it. Few days back android 7.0 has released and I want to upgrade my tablet to android 7.0. It is not possible to upgrade from "About Device" menu as it gives error:
The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software update using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.
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Last year same thing happened with my Nexus 7 and then I downloaded the rom and manually upgraded it. Now I want to do the same thing for my Samsung tablet but I am unable to find the rom.
Kindly guide me that from where I can download android 7.0 rom for my tablet?
Regards

Lol, you will probably never see android 7 on your device...
It's only available for nexus and the Pixel c for the moment.
And samsung will release it just for a few models.
Galaxy tab s2 may not be one of these
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misteurz said:
Lol, you will probably never see android 7 on your device...
It's only available for nexus and the Pixel c for the moment.
And samsung will release it just for a few models.
Galaxy tab s2 may not be one of these
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Its a bad news
Is there any general version of which can be downloaded and installed? like in linux kernels we have a "vanila" version which is originally released without any patches etc.

That's not true. As SamMobile published some times ago, our sm t-715 it's likely to be updated to the latest android version 7.0. Same as the other variants. There are no official informations though, but we will see in the future what happens. Personally by one side i think that our tab has the right specs to be updated, on the other side i'm afraid about two things:
1) Samsung could be lazy and forget a relatively new and high spec device to be updated
2) Developement community isn't very populated and every version of Android Nougat that will be out unofficially (if one there will ever be) will broken fingerprint support and Mobile network on LTE variants.
P.s i'm very sorry, i wish to link you to the article i saw on internet but i cannot fin it, very sorry.

Giuskiller said:
That's not true. As SamMobile published some times ago, our sm t-715 it's likely to be updated to the latest android version 7.0. Same as the other variants. There are no official informations though, but we will see in the future what happens. Personally by one side i think that our tab has the right specs to be updated, on the other side i'm afraid about two things:
1) Samsung could be lazy and forget a relatively new and high spec device to be updated
2) Developement community isn't very populated and every version of Android Nougat that will be out unofficially (if one there will ever be) will broken fingerprint support and Mobile network on LTE variants.
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Thanks for detailed answer
It means that the only thing we can do it to "wait and hope"
P.s i'm very sorry, i wish to link you to the article i saw on internet but i cannot fin it, very sorry.[/QUOTE]

zetrotrack000 said:
Thanks for detailed answer
It means that the only thing we can do it to "wait and hope"
P.s i'm very sorry, i wish to link you to the article i saw on internet but i cannot fin it, very sorry.
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Realistically, I think we will all be waiting somewhere between 6 months to 1 year, IF this tablet gets Android 7 at all.
If not, its a case of waiting for a custom rom.
If you wanted instant updates, you should have bought the Pixel C, (as the Nexus 9 is rubbish.)

tab s1 has just got android 6 so maybe there is hope for s2 and 7

I have two questions:
1. Are custom roms safe?
2. If you find any custom rom, will you post link here?
Thanks

zetrotrack000 said:
I have two questions:
1. Are custom roms safe?
2. If you find any custom rom, will you post link here?
Thanks
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No, never use a custom rom. All veterans here on XDA know only the North Koreans publish custom roms in hopes of tricking a newbie to download it so they can hack your computer.
If you have a friend that is using a custom rom on their phone please block there phone number if it is not too late, as a phone call from them will affect your phone as well.

Looking for link to root the Sprint LG G4.

Trying to find a sure way to Root the Sprint variant of LG G4. I tried to do it with one thread I found but it didn't work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've only rooted Samsung devices through Odin. Can't figure out how to do this. Thanks in advance.

JimmyLippitt216 said:
Trying to find a sure way to Root the Sprint variant of LG G4. I tried to do it with one thread I found but it didn't work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've only rooted Samsung devices through Odin. Can't figure out how to do this. Thanks in advance.
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There is a very tiny chance that your LG G4 is somehow running an older version of the software, which is the only way to root (the later software versions, after you accept the software updates, cannot be rooted). Have you ever updated the operating system? Which version of the system are you running?

KingFatty said:
There is a very tiny chance that your LG G4 is somehow running an older version of the software, which is the only way to root (the later software versions, after you accept the software updates, cannot be rooted). Have you ever updated the operating system? Which version of the system are you running?
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Thank you for some response. I have never updated the OS, but it's on ZVG. My friend gave it to me like that. It currently doesn't have any service connected to it. There's an update pending for it right now, but if I try to update it through WiFi it doesn't install the update, I'm thinking because there's no service to it anymore. I have noticed that you have to downgrade the OS. I have no clue how to do any of this.

The answer is: UsU.
Read my signature for the unlock method.
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steadfasterX said:
The answer is: UsU.
Read my signature for the unlock method.
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The problem with UsU is it requires an earlier version of the firmware, I think ZVA or earlier? I think the guy here has already upgraded past that version (ZVB or later). I'm wondering if one day UsU will let you unlock devices that have been updated beyond ZVA?