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While I'm no noob when it comes to Android/rooting/flashing, this is my first unlocked overseas phone. As soon as I unboxed it I immediately used ODIN to flash the latest Open European Stock ROM and am still running stock unrooted and will probably stay that way. I've never had all of these options before as far as stock ROM's go with all of the different versions for different countries, and I keep reading about a ROM from a certain country is getting a newer update than mine, etc. So my question is am I on the best/correct stock ROM (latest Open European) for using the phone in the USA on Straight Talk? I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything obviously, but since I have no need for an Arabic keyboard for example would it cause me possible issues to flash an Arabic ROM if it's newer and would there even be any advantages for me? I hope my question makes sense (pretty tired at the moment), and it goes without saying that I mean no offense to people that do need Arabic, it was just an example.
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Well the more reading that I do it seems as though Germany gets the latest and greatest first, so I might try the new LB1 Open Germany tomorrow morning since it's a non-wipe...
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OK, so I loaded the new LB1 Open Germany yesterday morning, but it looks like I also need to change my CSC from KOR to DBT to match, which will unfortunately wipe my phone.
Before I proceed does anyone have any answers to my original question? Is the LB1 Open Germany ROM the best choice for running on Straight Talk in the US or would I be better off with a different ROM/CSC? My concern of course is the best compatibility in the US, but if the ROM choice doesn't matter for that then I'd like to pick the one that gets the newest OTA updates first, which I think is Germany from the reading I've done.
Thanks!
I too wish someone else would chime in. I am also on straight talk. This is also my first international phone. I flashed from kk1 to la3 open europe. After 1 day of use it looks like this has worse battery life than kk1 Hong Kong. I'm rooted with 1 percent mod and crt off. Android OS is the dominant process even with my screen timeout set to 10 minutes and me leaving it on constantly. Over 3 hours i think it was...cleared my stats just now, ran batt to 0 for first time. I've only had the phone 3 days but I'm lovin it.
Looking for stock builds to hold me over until the inevitable official ice cream sandwich release
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Oh and since i obviously don't post alot, i have to say so far both builds feel slow to turn on. And home jump is laggy. Lock screen was slow on kk1, fine on la3. Hope someone finds this info useful...
I would be interested as well. I am usung the stock KK1 that my phone came with and want to stick with non-custom roms for now. Thanks!
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I'm using Germany LA4 and it's perfect.
Using lb1 from king Droid 5... the best ROM, but dunno why can't download videos from you tube now, no roller tube app omg!
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Arrancamos said:
Using lb1 from king Droid 5... the best ROM, but dunno why can't download videos from you tube now, no roller tube app omg!
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Hmmm, I don't recall seeing King Droid 5's LB1 ROM on Samsung's official ROM list, but maybe I missed it...
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Did you try lb1 yet? How's battery life with either la4 or lb1?
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I would be interested as well. I am usung the stock KK1 that my phone came with and want to stick with non-custom roms for now. Thanks!
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If you are on the Hong Kong KK1, there was an update to LA2 a few weeks back which includes all the newer features.
Regarding CSC, you only need to change it if you want to get OTA upgrades for the rom, but since you are happy flashing via ODIN, why bother changing it.
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If you are on the Hong Kong KK1, there was an update to LA2 a few weeks back which includes all the newer features.
Regarding CSC, you only need to change it if you want to get OTA upgrades for the rom, but since you are happy flashing via ODIN, why bother changing it.
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I guess I'm just anal and would like my phone to be set up perfectly. And although I'm quite happy to just use ODIN (and probably will to get ICS sooner) I read in another thread that my CSC not matching is why my APN won't auto configure. Not sure if that's true for sure, but mine won't and I've had all kinds of trouble with data this week.
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hkgrob said:
If you are on the Hong Kong KK1, there was an update to LA2 a few weeks back which includes all the newer features.
Regarding CSC, you only need to change it if you want to get OTA upgrades for the rom, but since you are happy flashing via ODIN, why bother changing it.
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Should LA2 have been pushed OTA? I have checked for updates but have always gotten the "you have the latest version" message.
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PorscheGuy said:
I guess I'm just anal and would like my phone to be set up perfectly. And although I'm quite happy to just use ODIN (and probably will to get ICS sooner) I read in another thread that my CSC not matching is why my APN won't auto configure. Not sure if that's true for sure, but mine won't and I've had all kinds of trouble with data this week.
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LOL I know exactly what you mean. APN didn't autoconfigure on mine either and it has been niggling at me ever since.
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hkgrob said:
If you are on the Hong Kong KK1, there was an update to LA2 a few weeks back which includes all the newer features.
Regarding CSC, you only need to change it if you want to get OTA upgrades for the rom, but since you are happy flashing via ODIN, why bother changing it.
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I see that this LA2 is not rootable and that I will lose root if I flash it. Is that correct? I also see that it will wipe the device. If it is worth it, I could flash it and then wait for ICS. This is really an interim solution until an official ICS build is released. Thanks!
AFAIK Straight Talk APN does not auto configure.
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AFAIK Straight Talk APN does not auto configure.
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Being a relative newb here, what is Straight Talk? I presume it is a method of network identification but otherwise I have no clue. I have read, however, that some other folks' notes' APNS's did automatically get configured and am wondering why mine didn't. Thanks!
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Being a relative newb here, what is Straight Talk? I presume it is a method of network identification but otherwise I have no clue. I have read, however, that some other folks' notes' APNS's did automatically get configured and am wondering why mine didn't. Thanks!
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Straight Talk is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that uses (resells) AT&T and T-Mobile under their own name. It's a great deal because it's $45 a month for unlimited everything, although I hear you should keep under 2GB (or 3GB) per month.
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AFAIK Straight Talk APN does not auto configure.
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Hmmm, that's too bad as I was hoping that might fix my data issues I've been having this week. Might not bother changing my CSC then...
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Mine have never auto configured, i think you are correct.
Lb1 after 1 day feels good. Doesnt wake as fast as it could...but better. Home jump still slow. O well better battery thus far, os is not dominant!
By the way, check the theme section if you want cwm flashable crt off and batt percent, i made a package for lb1
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PorscheGuy said:
Hmmm, that's too bad as I was hoping that might fix my data issues I've been having this week. Might not bother changing my CSC then...
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Did you use straighttalksim.com? Do u have your card with apn settings? Mine works awesome. 2.5mbps on hspa
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Did you use straighttalksim.com? Do u have your card with apn settings? Mine works awesome. 2.5mbps on hspa
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Yes I used straighttalksim.com and went back to the APN settings on the card last night. Data is slow but at least more stable today than it has been all week. Keeps flipping between 3G, H and H+ though.
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I just downgraded phone to 2.3.6 so I could wipe and OTA upgraded back to 4.0.4. Rooted w Mobile Odin Pro.
I am having a problem I haven't experienced before. Made a few phone calls since, and on multiple calls the phone will Beep once and then disconnect. I am not touching anything or doing anything. I am on ATT USA in CA. Anyone know what could be causing this?
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I just downgraded phone to 2.3.6 so I could wipe and OTA upgraded back to 4.0.4. Rooted w Mobile Odin Pro.
I am having a problem I haven't experienced before. Made a few phone calls since, and on multiple calls the phone will Beep once and then disconnect. I am not touching anything or doing anything. I am on ATT USA in CA. Anyone know what could be causing this?
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I'm getting the same in UK under O2, have had it under many different roms. It will happen for the same number multiple times until I leave it a while and retry. I imagine it's a network issue, but if anyone has any other suggestions I'd love to hear them.
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Same thing here!
I'm in Serbia and have the exact same problem. If I want to get out of that, usualy I have to restart the Note. Not very fancy.
Also when it gets in that state it does'nt receive cals or sms.
I did the same thing, from 4.03 to 2.36 - wipe, and then to 4.04
Probably a bug with the 4.04 modem?
Guess we could try flashing latest gb modems, see if that corrects it. There's a thread in development I think that has all modems listed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645202
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I don't know maybe its network... past 2 days just works... and had plenty of talk time... I'm fearful to flash a modem... did that help you?
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I don't know maybe its network... past 2 days just works... and had plenty of talk time... I'm fearful to flash a modem... did that help you?
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Haven't tried it yet, may do tomorrow and will post back, but same here, haven't had any issues over last few days.
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Have had no issues since the other day when I posted, so I'm guessing it was network related. How about you guys?
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Not a single issue either...however I did use mobile Odin and down to Gb again...but this time instead of OTA to 4.0.4 I actually flashed it direct with mobile Odin...with clear data etc... maybe that did it for me.. or maybe it was just network
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I did one more downgrade with mobile odin to gb then flashed 4.0.4 open vermany again..had the same problem for first 3 days theb went away again... Weird issue
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So my cappy is running on T-Mobile. Its unlocked and on hellybean 4.2.2 . my phone works and SMS/MMS work. Data is not working however. I have to use WiFi. So here goes. I broke my note2 and decided until i get the $175 for insurance to replace it I'd use my cappy. So i pull the sim from the note2 and notice oh thats a micro sim. The Cappy takes the regular
Sim card.
I take my old sim card from straight talk and with a xacto knife and cut out a hole the shape of the micro sim. This it of course after about 20 minutes of studying the edges of each to make sure they are all lined up properly. Put the micro in the hole and slap a piece of tape on the back and insert it. Turn on the phone voila it reads T-Mobile.
The two problems I seem to be having are occasionally I get a notice that the network is unavailable and it'll last a few minutes then go away on its own then its good until next time. Usually 2 or 3 times a day. The other is not data connection. Anyone have any ideas?
OK so data works its just edge so really slow.
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So my cappy is running on T-Mobile. Its unlocked and on hellybean 4.2.2 . my phone works and SMS/MMS work. Data is not working however. I have to use WiFi. So here goes. I broke my note2 and decided until i get the $175 for insurance to replace it I'd use my cappy. So i pull the sim from the note2 and notice oh thats a micro sim. The Cappy takes the regular
Sim card.
I take my old sim card from straight talk and with a xacto knife and cut out a hole the shape of the micro sim. This it of course after about 20 minutes of studying the edges of each to make sure they are all lined up properly. Put the micro in the hole and slap a piece of tape on the back and insert it. Turn on the phone voila it reads T-Mobile.
The two problems I seem to be having are occasionally I get a notice that the network is unavailable and it'll last a few minutes then go away on its own then its good until next time. Usually 2 or 3 times a day. The other is not data connection. Anyone have any ideas?
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Do an xda search or a google search on APNs. Sounds like your missing one for data.
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OK so data works its just edge so really slow.
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Compare the Captivate's frequency capabilities to that of T-mobile network frequencies and u will understand that Edge is what ur gonna get...unless u happen to be in an area that t-mobile has reworked there edge freq. to be 3g. --- but it sounds like u r not.
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Just wondering if it was the APN that was already there or not. Itsbthebepc.tmobile.com one. My note ran on fast.tmoile.com wondering if trying different apns would give different results. I mean .19mbps download is just wow.
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Yep understand. Worth a try with the different apns.
Keep us posted on the results.
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I also have a captivate on T-Mobile. My APN settings are:
Epc.t-mobile.com
MMSC: mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: default,supl,mms
Every other setting is default or blank.
Your second option would be to flash a new modem in hopes that gives u better signal or 3G. I believe CM10 comes with an I9000 modem that is not the best... Try flashing kk4, its the newest and most common modem.
Hope that helps
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I tried a different APN and it was worse. Gonna talk to the developer and see what modems I can use with this ROM. I really like it and do not wish to switch.
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Any cyanogen compatible modem should work with helly bean. I believe there is a sticky in the development forum that has them all.
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Any cyanogen compatible modem should work with helly bean. I believe there is a sticky in the development forum that has them all.
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I believe there is also but the only thing that the thread doesn't explain is how to flash radios and its something I've never been able to find clear instructions on and when asked I always get referred back to that sticky on.
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I know what you mean. I have intermittent luck with radios. There are two ways to get a radio flashed. One is using Odin and the other is with CWM just like installing a ROM. So my advice is to pick a radio and first try it with CWM installing from zip. If that doesn't work use Odin. Take the .bin file and install it the same way you would a kernel but under the modem field.
If you reboot and have no signal you either did it wrong or that modem is incompatible, so just find a different one, rinse and repeat.
Hope that helps
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I found a post in the modems sticky about midway through that explained the same. First modem I flashed was a major improvement. I'm now getting 2.36mbps download speeds vs 0.16mbps before the new modem. Its ugjk4 for cm7/ICS. Gonna check the sound quality and if its good I'm gonna leave it.
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Must've just been a bad radio for my area and phone to use with T-Mobile. I now get a 3g signal. Best speed so far was 4.76mbps. Blazing fast compared to what it was. Xda never ceases to amaze me with its members support and knowledge.
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I got my HTC one as soon as the black model came out. When I got the phone LTE was only available in the town I got the phone in. I live about 30 miles away. LTE has been live in my town now for the last month and I can not connect. If I go back to the town I got it in, LTE works just fine. I've done a ##786#, updated my profile, installed a corp prl. Nothing seems to help.
I am wondering if I need to revert to stock unrooted in order to update to LTE, or if ther are new radios. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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I got my HTC one as soon as the black model came out. When I got the phone LTE was only available in the town I got the phone in. I live about 30 miles away. LTE has been live in my town now for the last month and I can not connect. If I go back to the town I got it in, LTE works just fine. I've done a ##786#, updated my profile, installed a corp prl. Nothing seems to help.
I am wondering if I need to revert to stock unrooted in order to update to LTE, or if ther are new radios. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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So what your saying is, you bought the phone in City A, and you live in City B. LTE works in City A where you bought the phone, but as soon as you got home (City B), LTE wouldn't connect. However if you return to City A LTE connects and works.
I don't think the problem is with your phone, it sounds like the towers are not fully active in your city.
I would normally agree, however my wife has LTE and she has the exact same phone. My buddies across town have LTE also, one with an SIII and one with an S4. I swear the only difference is I have a rooted phone. I would assume it is the phone, but it works every time I hit the city limits of the town I purchased it in.
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I don't know if it helps but I live in Menomonie, WI and I got my phone in Eau Claire, WI.
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I would normally agree, however my wife has LTE and she has the exact same phone. My buddies across town have LTE also, one with an SIII and one with an S4. I swear the only difference is I have a rooted phone. I would assume it is the phone, but it works every time I hit the city limits of the town I purchased it in.
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Just RUU the phone, and reroot. But to be quite honest, it sounds like either a ROM problem, a kernel problem, a powersave problem, or that LTE is disabled. Do a ##DATA#, go to edit, and under one of those tabs you willl be able to select the mode of operation. Select the one that says CDMA + LTE. If this is properly set and you don't get LTE, then you should install a good ROM and kernel. I recommend using d3rpOne as the ROM, and elemtalX by flar2 as the kernel. There are no radios to flash, or updated radios. PRL (stock PRL) will not inhibit LTE, nor will it enable it by using a corporate PRL. There is only like 1 or 2 PRL ranges which will disable LTE. If all else fails, RUU it. You should never do a ##786# on a custom or rooted ROM. After the RUU, i suggest you do the ##RTN# again. If you have LTE and your phone isn't defective, LTE will work. Then proceed to getting the custom recovery, and S-Off. Don't worry about rooting, since d3rpOne is already rooted.
RUU then ##RTN# fixes any and all configuration / corruption issues. If this does not fix it, have Sprint give you a new One.
Also, RUU'ing your phone will wipe the internal storage... Back it up first.
Thanks. I'll give it a go this evening. I'll let all know how it worked as soon as I finish.
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Thanks. I'll give it a go this evening. I'll let all know how it worked as soon as I finish.
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There is a new radio out now
1.00.20.0626
Did u check network mod?
Hey all I have a rather Noob question for the Galaxy Tab (p1) people.
So what is the difference in the roms for all the different tabs? I see a lot for the P1000, P1C, P1N etc etc.
Anyway I just got this tab from a buddy and I would like to get it off of froyo. He said that he had it on CM7 or something like that but revereted it to stock before he sold it to me. Anyway it is rooted, but has stock recovery, and froyo......
I would like to get it to the most recent stable CM available. It's going to my wife and I'm not going to be able to touch it again...... I have my TouchPad and GS3 to play with.
anyway I haven't seen any good guides on how to get this beast updated so could you please point me in the right direction, I've been searching but probably in the wrong places.
thanks.
Steve
The difference is where the tabs are from. Ex. P1000 is europe (gsm), p1000L is latin america, P1000c or P1C is usa- verizon/sprint(cdma). I dont remember the t-mo type. T-mo is gsm though. To find the right cyanogen mod rom type in the model. The verizon tab is sch-i800. should be on the back of the tab. Have fun.
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I have a sgh-t849.
Treat it like a P1000 especially if you aren't going to use it with T-Mobile network.
If you do, beware that you only get 3G with t-mobile modem and no voice call.
Or you can use JPZ modem to get voice call but only 2G.
Follow overcome guide in my signature to get you going.
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I have a sgh-t849.
Treat it like a P1000 especially if you aren't going to use it with T-Mobile network.
If you do, beware that you only get 3G with t-mobile modem and no voice call.
Or you can use JPZ modem to get voice call but only 2G.
Follow overcome guide in my signature to get you going.
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Thanks Deep NOX and Piyana!
I'll check out those links! you guys rock!