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Hey,
I just recently moved to the USA and I am trying to set up my Note 3 to work with AT&T but I'm not sure how to do that.
The phone I currently have is a Rogers Galaxy Note 3 N900W8 (Already knox 0x1), and I'm curious what I need to do to make it work with my AT&T sim card.
I was hoping to stick to ViSiOn-X but from what I can see that is not available for AT&T, so I'll probably just stick with the stock ROM, whichever that is.
Though, I do still have a phone plan in Canada and would like to switch between the sim cards so that I can check my voicemail if at all possible.
Is it possible to set up my phone to work with both Rogers Canada and AT&T USA? Or am I required to purchase a factory unlocked phone to do that?
If it is possible, how?
BlameHoffmann said:
Hey,
I just recently moved to the USA and I am trying to set up my Note 3 to work with AT&T but I'm not sure how to do that.
The phone I currently have is a Rogers Galaxy Note 3 N900W8 (Already knox 0x1), and I'm curious what I need to do to make it work with my AT&T sim card.
I was hoping to stick to ViSiOn-X but from what I can see that is not available for AT&T, so I'll probably just stick with the stock ROM, whichever that is.
Though, I do still have a phone plan in Canada and would like to switch between the sim cards so that I can check my voicemail if at all possible.
Is it possible to set up my phone to work with both Rogers Canada and AT&T USA? Or am I required to purchase a factory unlocked phone to do that?
If it is possible, how?
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You need a factory unlock so you can switch carriers now as for the rom I'm not sure if the rom will work on AT&T, you should check the rom forum an see if other AT&T users used it an if don't already know the Model for AT&T is SM-N900A, also you could always try the rom once you get an sim unlock, an try it with that rom but if it don't work flash a rom that you kno will work
nemopsp said:
You need a factory unlock so you can switch carriers now as for the rom I'm not sure if the rom will work on AT&T, you should check the rom forum an see if other AT&T users used it an if don't already know the Model for AT&T is SM-N900A, also you could always try the rom once you get an sim unlock, an try it with that rom but if it don't work flash a rom that you kno will work
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Ive got my phone unlocked now, but I think there may be some issues with the ROM. When I first unlocked it I was getting the 4G connection to AT&T. Now I just have the regular phone connection, no 4G. Data is on.
Well im thinking on converthing this phone to XT1095 and use lollipop or use a custom rom with lollipop.
The question is, if i flash any other rom, will i be able to use on cdma still?
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As long as the ROM doesn't contain any modem files you'll be fine. I believe that most custom ROMs are only /system and some /data, which means they'll work fine.
yunior597 said:
Well im thinking on converthing this phone to XT1095 and use lollipop or use a custom rom with lollipop.
The question is, if i flash any other rom, will i be able to use on cdma still?
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Has there been any luck getting the US Cellular XT1093 to work with a custom ROM?
ctsdad said:
Has there been any luck getting the US Cellular XT1093 to work with a custom ROM?
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i have xt 1093 with lollipop from ota.
1 unblock bootloader (with motorola site)
2 root
3 adb sideload kitkat from xt1095 (tmobile vesion)
4 update to lollipop from OTA
Sorry for my english
Hello guys, i could activate this phone on another cdma carrier, for the moment its the only ooption since we cant unlock gsm.
yunior597 said:
Hello guys, i could activate this phone on another cdma carrier, for the moment its the only ooption since we cant unlock gsm.
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Actually, you'll only be able to activate it on US Cellular, not just any CDMA carrier. Sprint doesn't carry the phone and Verizon won't allow you to use it on their network. US Cellular won't let you use it on any other network either, as evidenced by their inability/unwillingness to provide unlock codes.
Edit: in the US, that is. Globally you'd have to get the carrier to modify the phone for you, which may be possible but I don't know about that stuff.
borxnx said:
Actually, you'll only be able to activate it on US Cellular, not just any CDMA carrier. Sprint doesn't carry the phone and Verizon won't allow you to use it on their network. US Cellular won't let you use it on any other network either, as evidenced by their inability/unwillingness to provide unlock codes.
Edit: in the US, that is. Globally you'd have to get the carrier to modify the phone for you, which may be possible but I don't know about that stuff.
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I think you don't understand im already using this phone (xt1093) on another cdma carrier... i live in dominican republic and switched to tricom, sadly can only use 3G in cdma since 4G LTE is gsm.
Can you write some details how can downgrade from OTA updated system 5.1 to 5.0.2 ?
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As long as the ROM doesn't contain any modem files you'll be fine. I believe that most custom ROMs are only /system and some /data, which means they'll work fine.
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Flashed custom to my CDMA XT1093 and even after reflashing stock files, I have not gotten my data signal back. Three weeks now with no mobild data or multimedia messages
rooster1973 said:
Flashed custom to my CDMA XT1093 and even after reflashing stock files, I have not gotten my data signal back. Three weeks now with no mobild data or multimedia messages
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http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/8745-help-refusing-to-activate-after/
check it out. That guy got it working. Also, US Cellular isn't supported on XDA, hence why we have our own forum.
Does flashing the metro pcs ROM and radio, and then using a regular SIM unlock code, for sure work? Or is that hot or miss?
Any other confirmed SIM unlock method?
Sent from my SM-N910T
phositadc said:
Does flashing the metro pcs ROM and radio, and then using a regular SIM unlock code, for sure work? Or is that hot or miss?
Any other confirmed SIM unlock method?
Sent from my SM-N910T
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Metro PCS ROM has been confirmed to work with regular SIM unlock. I thought I read somewhere that all you really need is the M-PCS Radio, but I can't swear to that.
guyd said:
Metro PCS ROM has been confirmed to work with regular SIM unlock. I thought I read somewhere that all you really need is the M-PCS Radio, but I can't swear to that.
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Do you know if it achieves permanent unlock, or if it reverts back to locked state if T-Mobile radio is reflashed?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A
phositadc said:
Do you know if it achieves permanent unlock, or if it reverts back to locked state if T-Mobile radio is reflashed?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A
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It will revert back to locked if you flash back to the TMO Radio. That is my understanding.
Do you by any chance have a link for the post with links and instructions? All I can find are posts of people asking how to unlock. Thank you!
Hi guys,
I have a MotoX 2013 XT1060 Verizon Developer Edition. I'm planning to flash a XT1053 4.4.4 Retail T-mobile image with RSD Lite.
Is this going to work? Is this a dumb thing to do?
Thanks
Well, if you flash the T-Mobile radios, you'll likely lose CDMA support and LTE band 12 support.
Not to mention the differences in teh build.prop that also might cause issues since they wont have the parts needed for Verizon's CDMA support.
KidJoe said:
Well, if you flash the T-Mobile radios, you'll likely lose CDMA support and LTE band 12 support.
Not to mention the differences in teh build.prop that also might cause issues since they wont have the parts needed for Verizon's CDMA support.
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You sure ? I think if you flash full fw from different variant, You'll bricked. I ve never tried this before
md07 said:
You sure ? I think if you flash full fw from different variant, You'll bricked. I ve never tried this before
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Yes, there is a chance you will brick when flashing the full SBF from another variant. We have seen other variants, like XT1052, be successful.
If I recall correctly, back in the day, there were some who did flash XT1060's will all but the modem files from an XT1053 (due to leaked update files, EARLY on in the X's life cycle) but I can't remember the details. I just know it didn't brick.
Either way, I think saying as I did, that flashing a Verizon phone with a firmware for another variant resulting in the inability to use it on Verizon's network, would be reason enough not to do it.
Then again, What I didn't think about was someone who wanted to use that XT1060 on a GSM carrier's network, and wanted to flash the XT1053 rom because its "bloat free".... So yeah, a warning in there that it could brick would be warranted...
Also, I have some statements in -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202 like 9, 10 and 12... advising against "cross flashing" like this.
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Nevermind guys,
I flashed a XT1053 TMO Retail image with RSD Lite. My XT1060 is now XT1053, I got rid of all bloatware and all carrier logos. Everything is just perfect.
Also, I wanted to do this because I live in Europe and Verizon is nothing here. I also wanted to do this because I get updates sonner.
I have the opposite question...
I have a rooted XT1053 on Lycamobile/T-Mobile. I'd like to switch to Verizon for my service.
Do I read this correctly that I could flash an XT1060 ROM over my XT1053 and have an XT1060. Is the hardware the same?
Thanks,
Mark
KidJoe said:
Yes, there is a chance you will brick when flashing the full SBF from another variant. We have seen other variants, like XT1052, be successful.
If I recall correctly, back in the day, there were some who did flash XT1060's will all but the modem files from an XT1053 (due to leaked update files, EARLY on in the X's life cycle) but I can't remember the details. I just know it didn't brick.
Either way, I think saying as I did, that flashing a Verizon phone with a firmware for another variant resulting in the inability to use it on Verizon's network, would be reason enough not to do it.
Then again, What I didn't think about was someone who wanted to use that XT1060 on a GSM carrier's network, and wanted to flash the XT1053 rom because its "bloat free".... So yeah, a warning in there that it could brick would be warranted...
Also, I have some statements in -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202 like 9, 10 and 12... advising against "cross flashing" like this.
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so, can you guide me How to flash XT1053 firmware for my XT1056 (Moto X Sprint). I dont use CDMA network, after flash success, my phone is convered to XT1053, and only use GSM network?
md07 said:
so, can you guide me How to flash XT1053 firmware for my XT1056 (Moto X Sprint). I dont use CDMA network, after flash success, my phone is convered to XT1053, and only use GSM network?
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Sorry I will not, because there are risks of bricking when cross flashing like that. And I don't want to be responsible if something goes wrong.
I recently purchased the G920T factory unlocked version on eBay, is it safe to Odin any T-Mobile stock firmware, any info will be appreciated, thanks in advance.
Once you above a certain firmware you can't go back. What firmware you currently on?
It is currently on G920TUEU3COK1 can I Odin to the latest T-Mobile G920TUVS3DOJC I understand that I can't go back but is it safe and will it function normally, thanks for the reply.
i have this same question because from what ive read 3COK1 is for Cellular South (aka C Spire). while the 3DOJC is for Tmobile, both under the G920t firmware. are you also on tmobile network with this phone?
What are the benefits of flashing T-Mobile firmware on the USA factory unlocked phone? I have this phone on T-Mobile and wifi calling works. I also get great reception. I assume this phone will get Marshmallow months before T-Mobile releases their build
sebmw said:
It is currently on G920TUEU3COK1 can I Odin to the latest T-Mobile G920TUVS3DOJC I understand that I can't go back but is it safe and will it function normally, thanks for the reply.
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Does this firmware that the device came with (G920TUEU3COK1) have any carrier branding or logos anywhere? Id like to switch if it doesn't have carrier branding
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Does this firmware that the device came with (G920TUEU3COK1) have any carrier branding or logos anywhere? Id like to switch if it doesn't have carrier branding
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It has no carrier branding or logos anywhere.
HKSpeed said:
What are the benefits of flashing T-Mobile firmware on the USA factory unlocked phone? I have this phone on T-Mobile and wifi calling works. I also get great reception. I assume this phone will get Marshmallow months before T-Mobile releases their build
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Are you getting LTE on it.
So I flashed the C Spire firmware and it asked for an unlock code. I flashed back to the original tmobile firmware and it is still locked although it was unlocked before, but the device unlock app says its ineligible for unlock now.
Anybody else encountered this?
Call t mobile customer service and ask them. They can adjust their servers and then the unlock app will work.
tyrone1 said:
Call t mobile customer service and ask them. They can adjust their servers and then the unlock app will work.
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have you tried it before? because they keep saying that they cant do it
sebmw said:
Are you getting LTE on it.
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I get LTE. Sometimes get "LTE+". Whatever that means.
andreinept said:
have you tried it before? because they keep saying that they cant do it
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I'm sorry I misread that this a different model. I'd try to contact the user stifilz to unlock.
andreinept said:
So I flashed the C Spire firmware and it asked for an unlock code. I flashed back to the original tmobile firmware and it is still locked although it was unlocked before, but the device unlock app says its ineligible for unlock now.
Anybody else encountered this?
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Were you able to get it unlocked? I plan on doing the same, flashing the unbranded to my t-mobile that is currently unlocked.
mon7707 said:
Were you able to get it unlocked? I plan on doing the same, flashing the unbranded to my t-mobile that is currently unlocked.
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I'd advise that you dont.
To unlock it I had to flash back to the original tmobile rom. From the tmobile rom, the device unlock app failed in different ways.
After i called tmobile over and over I got it unlocked (like 2 hours of calling).
Hurts my heart to see all the tmobile bloat, especially when i dont even live in the US, but at least my phone works
andreinept said:
I'd advise that you dont.
To unlock it I had to flash back to the original tmobile rom. From the tmobile rom, the device unlock app failed in different ways.
After i called tmobile over and over I got it unlocked (like 2 hours of calling).
Hurts my heart to see all the tmobile bloat, especially when i dont even live in the US, but at least my phone works
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Thank you, I guess I'll just sell this one and buy an international unlocked, glad to hear you got your phone working.
Anyone successfully updated this G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version to marshmallow? I have Samsung Pay, wifi calling, etc. all enabled on mine and would like to update, but also keep the unlocked non-bloated firmware.
losonn said:
Anyone successfully updated this G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version to marshmallow? I have Samsung Pay, wifi calling, etc. all enabled on mine and would like to update, but also keep the unlocked non-bloated firmware.
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Yes its works. However it does add in tmobile bloatware, not bad tho, only about 5 apps
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ejbmvp said:
Yes its works. However it does add in tmobile bloatware, not bad tho, only about 5 apps
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Which method did you use to update the G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version? Does using the Tmo firmware risk un-unlocking the phone?
losonn said:
Which method did you use to update the G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version? Does using the Tmo firmware risk un-unlocking the phone?
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Flashed t-mobile mm via odin. After rebooted it complained about network lock since Im using att sim. I put it back to dl mode. Extracted modem.bin from our 5.1.1 build and Flashed via odin. Bam no more network lock and able to use att sim again.
Followed reddit thread
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