Since Moto X only comes with 4 preinstalled languages, i've been told that the tons of other languages which normally is in Android, might be hiding in the ROM.
Have anyone tried modifying the default.xml file, to include the other languages, and see if they appear in the language settings in the phone?
This guide explains how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281254
Hope someone will give it a try, and test it out. Would really love if the Moto X could get danish language.
That would be very interesting for German language too.
Does anyone tried out so far?
thanks a lot
BUDNI
Odelheim said:
Since Moto X only comes with 4 preinstalled languages, i've been told that the tons of other languages which normally is in Android, might be hiding in the ROM.
Have anyone tried modifying the default.xml file, to include the other languages, and see if they appear in the language settings in the phone?
This guide explains how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281254
Hope someone will give it a try, and test it out. Would really love if the Moto X could get danish language.
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If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can flash verizon KK 4.4 firmware that comes with all languages. After flash you need to be rooted to clean from all The vzw bloat. I'm using it on my xt1053 in Italy without any problem. Now mg device looks like Xt1060 but works very well on voice and data.
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app
German Language as well?
I also have the XT1053 and would like to flash German language...
Thks
BUDNI
BUDNI said:
German Language as well?
I also have the XT1053 and would like to flash German language...
Thks
BUDNI
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Yes! German also. After flash you must root and remove alla the verizon apps and services, mainly from pvt-app folder, including odex files. After this, you will have a complete clean german system.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
sanez said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can flash verizon KK 4.4 firmware that comes with all languages. After flash you need to be rooted to clean from all The vzw bloat. I'm using it on my xt1053 in Italy without any problem. Now mg device looks like Xt1060 but works very well on voice and data.
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app
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Aha! Well that's interesting. So if I were to buy a sim-unlocked T-mobile version from motomaker, with an unlockable bootloader, I could flash a verizon KK 4.4 firmware, and get danish language? Can you flash a firmware from another carrier without problems? I thought you would brick your phone, by picking a wrong firmware?
This make me think. If verizon has all languages installed, don't you think t-mobile has aswell? They are probably just hidden in the rom, waiting to be unlocked through the default.xml file?
I would be awesome, if someone with a t-mobile moto-x, would try and alter the default.xml to show all languages, and see if they indeed would appear in the system. Because t-mobile doesn't come with all the bloatware as the verizon version.
I searched for the "default.xml" file but with Root Explorer i can not find in Moto X XT1053
Maybe there is another path to .xml file as HTC and Samsung.
Do not understood why VZW Moto X does have all languages and TMO Moto X does not...
BUDNI
BUDNI said:
I searched for the "default.xml" file but with Root Explorer i can not find in Moto X XT1053
Maybe there is another path to .xml file as HTC and Samsung.
Do not understood why VZW Moto X does have all languages and TMO Moto X does not...
BUDNI
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Okay cool, thanks for trying.
I have been searching google all day, trying to find where motorola might be hiding the file, but I can't seem to find anyone mentioning anything.
One guyd did mention that we could try the app MoreLocale2, which could tell if more languages were hiding in the rom, than what the phone were showing. The app can also change the system language to whatever one might need, if it is still in the rom.
Care to try the app BUDNI? Would be nice if someone with a TMO MotoX would try it out.
LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale&hl=da
MoreLocale2 i already have installed on my MotoX.
Its pretty good.
But it just changed the language for apps, PlayStore, Keyboard and so on.
Not the system language at all.
(the "original" Languages are only English, French, Spanish and Portuguese)
BUDNI
Odelheim said:
Okay cool, thanks for trying.
I have been searching google all day, trying to find where motorola might be hiding the file, but I can't seem to find anyone mentioning anything.
One guyd did mention that we could try the app MoreLocale2, which could tell if more languages were hiding in the rom, than what the phone were showing. The app can also change the system language to whatever one might need, if it is still in the rom.
Care to try the app BUDNI? Would be nice if someone with a TMO MotoX would try it out.
LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale&hl=da
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MoreLocale2 doesn't bring up a full language system. To do that you must have a built in language and i don't think they are just hidden, they are simply not compiled.
I've tried both, vzw and tmo firmwares and only vzw comes with the whole language pack.
You must be bootloader unlocked and use RSD lite to flash the firmware. after this, just flash twrp and supersu. Then remove all vzw bloat with a root file manager, simplest to do it than to explain it.
another nice surprise for me, was that with vzw and Italian, i can use touchless controll ("ok google now") in italian and it works very well. That was not possible with tmo+more locales, it just gave me "unsupported language". Now I can use hands free calling while driving, and this was impossible for me with Italian language on all previous versions and still impossible with my nexus 4 updated to 4.4.1...So, I expect that touchless controll will work with German too (not sure with Danish).
BUDNI said:
MoreLocale2 i already have installed on my MotoX.
Its pretty good.
But it just changed the language for apps, PlayStore, Keyboard and so on.
Not the system language at all.
(the "original" Languages are only English, French, Spanish and Portuguese)
BUDNI
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Hm.. I actually thought it would. Can MoreLocale2 change the keyboard to Danish?
There is also Set Locale and Language. Haven't tried it, but it gets good reviews.
Try it out, and see if that works: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bruce.setlocale
sanez said:
MoreLocale2 doesn't bring up a full language system. To do that you must have a built in language and i don't think they are just hidden, they are simply not compiled.
I've tried both, vzw and tmo firmwares and only vzw comes with the whole language pack.
You must be bootloader unlocked and use RSD lite to flash the firmware. after this, just flash twrp and supersu. Then remove all vzw bloat with a root file manager, simplest to do it than to explain it.
another nice surprise for me, was that with vzw and Italian, i can use touchless controll ("ok google now") in italian and it works very well. That was not possible with tmo+more locales, it just gave me "unsupported language". Now I can use hands free calling while driving, and this was impossible for me with Italian language on all previous versions and still impossible with my nexus 4 updated to 4.4.1...So, I expect that touchless controll will work with German too (not sure with Danish).
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OK! look here
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OK! look here
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AWESOME!
I sent a message to you. Please have a look in your inbox.
THANKS
BUDNI
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OK! look here
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Hah! This is awesome. Thanks Sanez. Real proof.
So what I need to do (and all other europeans):
1. Buy a T-mobile motomaker Moto X (For a sim-unlocked phone, with no carrier brand on the back)
2. Root it
3. Get a bootloader code and unlock it (Screw warrenty)
4. Flash a Verizon ROM
5. Remove Verizon bloatware
5. Bingo! Profit.. danish Moto X, ready to work..
Odelheim said:
Hah! This is awesome. Thanks Sanez. Real proof.
So what I need to do (and all other europeans):
1. Buy a T-mobile motomaker Moto X (For a sim-unlocked phone, with no carrier brand on the back)
2. Root it
3. Get a bootloader code and unlock it (Screw warrenty)
4. Flash a Verizon ROM
5. Remove Verizon bloatware
5. Bingo! Profit.. danish Moto X, ready to work..
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1 Any GSM with unlockable bootloader (xt1058 ot xt1053 roger, tmo or latin america models) I did on xt1053 nextel mexico.
2 Follow and learn everything about fastboot, root and RSD. You must be confident with flash procedures to avoid problem
3 Unlock bootloader (you will avoid warranty)
4 Install Verizon 4.4 firmware This will erase all your data.
5 Install TWRP (fastboot flash recovery)
6 Root ( flash Supersu with TWRP)
7 Remove Verizon bloatware
8 Enjoy your Moto x updated to 4.4 and with your own language.
Touchless only works with few languages. For sure it works with English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
sanez said:
1 Any GSM with unlockable bootloader (xt1058 ot xt1053 roger, tmo or latin america models) I did on xt1053 nextel mexico.
2 Follow and learn everything about fastboot, root and RSD. You must be confident with flash procedures to avoid problem
3 Unlock bootloader (you will avoid warranty)
4 Install Verizon 4.4 firmware This will erase all your data.
5 Install TWRP (fastboot flash recovery)
6 Root ( flash Supersu with TWRP)
7 Remove Verizon bloatware
8 Enjoy your Moto x updated to 4.4 and with your own language.
Touchless only works with few languages. For sure it works with English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
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Hi,
is it possible to do the procedure on a Sprint Moto X to use it on GSM in Germany?
Sam_11 said:
Hi,
is it possible to do the procedure on a Sprint Moto X to use it on GSM in Germany?
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I am afraid not. The GSM network functions have been disabled by firmware and are SIM locked in the Sprint Moto X. If you wan't to use a Moto X in Germany, get a Developer Version or a T-Mobile version, which both are SIM Unlocked and works on the GSM network.
really not? The Sprint Moto X is bootloader unlockable and if i change the Firmware to the Verizon one.
Is someone able to make a full flashable zip to get all locations? I think the languages are in the framework
Sorry for wrong Device but there is no other forum
You say that the verizon 4.4 rom of the moto x includes also german as system language. I ordered a Droid mini which is not far away from the moto x. My question is if the verizon 4.4 rom of the Droid mini also includes german as system language.
Thank you for help!
Related
hi
i just bought a Moto x dev edition but in languages there are 4 language and no italian
there is any chance to have italian ?
or maybe some app that change in italian the os??
thank u in advance
Only option until now is unlocking bootloader and installing Verizon version of Moto X firmware. It includes all Android languages.
q173242 said:
Only option until now is unlocking bootloader and installing Verizon version of Moto X firmware. It includes all Android languages.
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it will work in Italy with normal sim??
here we don t have Verizon.
I'm using the Moto X in Germany with T-Mobile and another one with Vodafone - both with the verizon software
q173242 said:
I'm using the Moto X in Germany with T-Mobile and another one with Vodafone - both with the verizon software
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can u tell waht is the version of software??
thank u
It's 4.4 KitKat - if that's what you mean.
q173242 said:
It's 4.4 KitKat - if that's what you mean.
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no,i mean where i can download it
Hello guys,
I have an Moto X xt1058 from the US. I cant unlock the Bootloader to Flash another Firmware
I life in Germany and i have change the Language with the App "MoreLocale2" and IT works fine.
Only by Touchlesscontroll the System said that Only english,france,spain and portugis is supported.
Any idea how i can fix the Problem?
Greets from Germany
Sven
Demolition888 said:
Hello guys,
I have an Moto X xt1058 from the US. I cant unlock the Bootloader to Flash another Firmware
I life in Germany and i have change the Language with the App "MoreLocale2" and IT works fine.
Only by Touchlesscontroll the System said that Only english,france,spain and portugis is supported.
Any idea how i can fix the Problem?
Greets from Germany
Sven
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I can't give you any idea. because when it made that time it was fixed or selected with this device. but i think you can use another translation software from google play.. you find here..
Hi everyone, I've been a following XDA for a while i've unlocked, rooted, flashed roms, etc., many times,
But this time i am not sure how to proceed. [I'm also a beginner... but I'm looking forward to contribute in the near future]
You see, I bought a Brand New Sprint Moto X , never been activated on any carrier, it arriving on Monday tops.
I already know how to unlock it, root it, and flash a custom rom.
but want to be able to unlock the gsm capabilities of the phone to use internationally, i know sprint offers this service but i don't qualify because i need to be 3 months in service whit them.
on the other hand i read in the General Section , in the model description:
XT1049 - Republic Wireless
XT1052 - European - Sim ?
XT1053 -T-Mobile US, Dev Ed
XT1055 - US Cellular - Sim ?
XT1056 - Sprint - Sim Unlocked
XT1058 - AT&T, Rogers, Claro, Movistar, Vivo, Oi, TIM - Sim Unlocked
XT1060 - Verizon - Sim Locked
What does it mean being "Sim Unlocked"
While i be able to use it on A GSM service (Mexico)
if not, could a posible solution be flashing the SFB for Telcel to my Sprint phone?
or will i just hard brick it?
Thank you very much for your attention.
Eddie
Didn't know the XT1053 was the Developer Edition, that's cool to know.
I'll be pending to this post.
Best
xphoneuser said:
Hi everyone, I've been a following XDA for a while i've unlocked, rooted, flashed roms, etc., many times,
But this time i am not sure how to proceed. [I'm also a beginner... but I'm looking forward to contribute in the near future]
You see, I bought a Brand New Sprint Moto X , never been activated on any carrier, it arriving on Monday tops.
I already know how to unlock it, root it, and flash a custom rom.
but want to be able to unlock the gsm capabilities of the phone to use internationally, i know sprint offers this service but i don't qualify because i need to be 3 months in service whit them.
on the other hand i read in the General Section , in the model description:
XT1049 - Republic Wireless
XT1052 - European - Sim ?
XT1053 -T-Mobile US, Dev Ed
XT1055 - US Cellular - Sim ?
XT1056 - Sprint - Sim Unlocked
XT1058 - AT&T, Rogers, Claro, Movistar, Vivo, Oi, TIM - Sim Unlocked
XT1060 - Verizon - Sim Locked
What does it mean being "Sim Unlocked"
While i be able to use it on A GSM service (Mexico)
if not, could a posible solution be flashing the SFB for Telcel to my Sprint phone?
or will i just hard brick it?
Thank you very much for your attention.
Eddie
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Sorry it won't work...at least not yet. But it appears you already found the relevant thread on SIM-Unlock for Sprint Moto X.
samwathegreat said:
Sorry it won't work...at least not yet. But it appears you already found the relevant thread on SIM-Unlock for Sprint Moto X.
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hi, thank you!,
what about flashing a Telcel SFB file trough rsd lite?,
xphoneuser said:
hi, thank you!,
what about flashing a Telcel SFB file trough rsd lite?,
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Its been tried. Flashing the SBF itself will work, but the phone will still be sim-locked and unusable on GSM.
Thank you!!
samwathegreat said:
Its been tried. Flashing the SBF itself will work, but the phone will still be sim-locked and unusable on GSM.
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I understand now, reading a lot on the other threads and in other sites it now undrstand that sim unlock cannot be done unless i have service for 3 months or a fix comes [hopefully soon].
thank you.
just before we close this thread..
what if i flash an SFB of a CDMA carrier here, will it work? or will i have to reprogram the phone [ using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-flash-sprint-moto-x-to-page-plus-t2732342 but using my cdma carrier PRL) ????
is this the right place to post this last question?
sorry, and thanks again.
Eddie
xphoneuser said:
I understand now, reading a lot on the other threads and in other sites it now undrstand that sim unlock cannot be done unless i have service for 3 months or a fix comes [hopefully soon].
thank you.
just before we close this thread..
what if i flash an SFB of a CDMA carrier here, will it work? or will i have to reprogram the phone [ using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-flash-sprint-moto-x-to-page-plus-t2732342 but using my cdma carrier PRL) ????
is this the right place to post this last question?
sorry, and thanks again.
Eddie
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Eddie,
Yes, you will need to follow the instructions in the "Flash Sprint Moto X to Page Plus" thread. You will need to change some of the steps as appropriate to YOUR carrier you are flashing to since not all steps will be the same as flashing to "Page Plus". Flashing a CDMA Rom will not work. AFAIK, the only other CDMA ROM available is the Verizon one which prevents you from being able to flash to another carrier. Does anyone know of any others?
Good Luck
samwathegreat said:
Eddie,
Yes, you will need to follow the instructions in the "Flash Sprint Moto X to Page Plus" thread. You will need to change some of the steps as appropriate to YOUR carrier you are flashing to since not all steps will be the same as flashing to "Page Plus". Flashing a CDMA Rom will not work. AFAIK, the only other CDMA ROM available is the Verizon one which prevents you from being able to flash to another carrier. Does anyone know of any others?
Good Luck
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hey, thank you i read in other spanish forums that cdma acivating in iusacell carrier (mx) is confirmed posible.
if its a clean esn i think i dont even need to unlock the bootloader, i dont know.
phone is arriving on monday ill post any results and if im succesfull i will make a guide for those in mi shoes.
thanks again.
I have a Telus XT1097. I know that without having a root method atm it is still just speculation but are we aware of any hardware differences or other issues that would make a convert to pure edition (xt1095) impossible?
Thanks in advance!
Jeremie
Jercote said:
I have a Telus XT1097. I know that without having a root method atm it is still just speculation but are we aware of any hardware differences or other issues that would make a convert to pure edition (xt1095) impossible?
Thanks in advance!
Jeremie
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Have you tried unlocking your bootloader? It seems to me the Telus version is pretty much a Pure Edition, except for the model number... BTW does it have any TELUS bloatware at all?
FYI I believe the 1095 has different frequency bands.
Sent from my Moto X
I have not because as far as i understood the method was exclusively for the xt1095 but I'll give it a shot.
As far as bloatware, the only thing Telus installed on this phone is their "My Account" app. It's an app that you can download from the play store.
It's interesting to see the marketing used on Telus' website to describe the Moto X. The catchphrases are: "Pure Style, Pure performance" and then "Pure Android with the quickest updates". It leads me to believe that Telus will pretty much push out updates as they recieve them from Moto.
I'll be less inclined to root and flash if I see that I get timely updates, after using galaxy phones and flashing for the past 5 years i just want something that works great or of the box.
Regards,
Jeremie
johnny grep said:
Have you tried unlocking your bootloader? It seems to me the Telus version is pretty much a Pure Edition, except for the model number... BTW does it have any TELUS bloatware at all?
FYI I believe the 1095 has different frequency bands.
Sent from my Moto X
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Jercote said:
I have not because as far as i understood the method was exclusively for the xt1095 but I'll give it a shot.
As far as bloatware, the only thing Telus installed on this phone is their "My Account" app. It's an app that you can download from the play store.
It's interesting to see the marketing used on Telus' website to describe the Moto X. The catchphrases are: "Pure Style, Pure performance" and then "Pure Android with the quickest updates". It leads me to believe that Telus will pretty much push out updates as they recieve them from Moto.
I'll be less inclined to root and flash if I see that I get timely updates, after using galaxy phones and flashing for the past 5 years i just want something that works great or of the box.
Regards,
Jeremie
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I have a brazilian version, also model XT1097 from carrier Vivo and I was able to unlock the bootloader and root it normally. Would like to know the difference between the XT1095 and XT1097 though.
Jercote said:
I have not because as far as i understood the method was exclusively for the xt1095 but I'll give it a shot.
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I have XT1093 (US Cellular). The Pure Edition root method works for all variants with unlockable bootloaders. The key is to follow the directions completely. As it only BOOTS the system image rather than INSTALLS the image, it works fine. Boots the image once, installs SU to your system, then reboots to your system.
Jercote said:
I have a Telus XT1097. I know that without having a root method atm it is still just speculation but are we aware of any hardware differences or other issues that would make a convert to pure edition (xt1095) impossible?
Thanks in advance!
Jeremie
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hey, I was thinking of getting a Moto X, and was wondering, is the one sold at Telus 16 or 32 GB?
oxxshadow said:
hey, I was thinking of getting a Moto X, and was wondering, is the one sold at Telus 16 or 32 GB?
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Only the 16GB
I thought I was getting a Pure Edition when I bought the unlocked version from Motorola's mexican website, but I got the xt1097... if this is possible that would be great as I believe the pure edition will get updates faster
Could anybody supply the modem for the Telus xt1097? I converted my phone and forgot to backup the modem.
plasticdarlow said:
Could anybody supply the modem for the Telus xt1097? I converted my phone and forgot to backup the modem.
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I have the xt1097, if you can help me do it I will send you the modem for it.
Jercote said:
I have a Telus XT1097. I know that without having a root method atm it is still just speculation but are we aware of any hardware differences or other issues that would make a convert to pure edition (xt1095) impossible?
Thanks in advance!
Jeremie
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Methodikull said:
I have the xt1097, if you can help me do it I will send you the modem for it.
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Sure thing,
I used the multitool to flash that Pure Edition Moto X 2014 (XT1095) ROM (full wipe)
Then flashed ATT Modem (downloaded from graffixnyc website)
Then sidloaded OTA update
Then restored my EFS from my TWRP backup.
Everything booted up fine, except I don't have a cell signal. It asks me for a SIM network unlock PIN. I'm stuck here.... I want to try and flash the telus modem. Not sure why it's asking for a SIM unlock PIN.
I mean how can I back up the modem file for you
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Methodikull said:
I mean how can I back up the modem file for you
Sent from my XT1097 using XDA Free mobile app
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not exactly sure how
---------- Post added at 05:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 PM ----------
UPDATE:
I flashed the modem from the multitool and I have Data again.
338lm said:
Official factory image is now available from Motorola! https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
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Give it a try now!
It was asking you for unlocking cuz Att modem is sim locked.
So did you manage to successfully convert to 1095? I'd like to try, but I'm a bit worried about the modem issues, I'd need a sim unlocked modem i can use with Brazilian operators.
I'm a noob in moto x developing, so I'm already reading what multitool is and how-to's.
Moto X (2nd Gen) XT-1097
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2012) N-8000
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plasticdarlow said:
Sure thing,
I used the multitool to flash that Pure Edition Moto X 2014 (XT1095) ROM (full wipe)
Then flashed ATT Modem (downloaded from graffixnyc website)
Then sidloaded OTA update
Then restored my EFS from my TWRP backup.
Everything booted up fine, except I don't have a cell signal. It asks me for a SIM network unlock PIN. I'm stuck here.... I want to try and flash the telus modem. Not sure why it's asking for a SIM unlock PIN.
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Any luck getting your phone working? You have an XT1097 right?
Hey guys,
Telus XT1097 user here.
Trying to flash back to stock so I can get some lollipop action.
Which factory image should I be installing here ? I don't think our phones are dev editions / pure editions...
Thanks !
Here is everything you need guys.
http://www.techtastic.nl/android/motorola/installeer-android-5-0-lollipop-op-de-moto-x-xt1092/
It's in Dutch but gives you step by step instructions how to backup your modem and restore it using dd commands. A google translate should suffice.
I have a 1097, but i haven't done anything yet, i don't wanna mess up my brand new phone LOL
i'm reading about the changes to 1095 and mostly the modem issue.
floepie said:
Here is everything you need guys.
http://www.techtastic.nl/android/motorola/installeer-android-5-0-lollipop-op-de-moto-x-xt1092/
It's in Dutch but gives you step by step instructions how to backup your modem and restore it using dd commands. A google translate should suffice.
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I wonder if that only works on some XT1097 phones, I got a "Permission Denied" error when I tried it on mine.
Hello,
I bought N9208 today with the knowledge that it is compatible to my current carrier TMobile. I have several questions for those who have this phone.
#1. Am I able to install the operating system from TMobile? I am basically a noob when it comes to rooting etc etc. The phone comes unlocked.
#2. What is the primary difference between the N9208 and TMobile' N920T. I purchased this phone because it has 2 Sim slot and I like the Titanium color.
#3. What should I be doing first upon receiving the phone? How can I add flash software to this phone?
#4. Does unlock also mean the phone is rooted?
Any help or advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you for the patience.
boredy said:
Hello,
I bought N9208 today with the knowledge that it is compatible to my current carrier TMobile. I have several questions for those who have this phone.
#1. Am I able to install the operating system from TMobile? I am basically a noob when it comes to rooting etc etc. The phone comes unlocked.
-> im not sure, but most likely not at the moment.
#2. What is the primary difference between the N9208 and TMobile' N920T. I purchased this phone because it has 2 Sim slot and I like the Titanium color.
-> Tmobile phone will have Tmobile bloatwares
#3. What should I be doing first upon receiving the phone? How can I add flash software to this phone?
-> Worship its beauty. Flash software???, what year is it man... Flash passed away already.
#4. Does unlock also mean the phone is rooted?
-> no unlock means you can use it with any carrier you can think of. if you want to root, go here , this worked wonder for my 9208.
Any help or advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you for the patience.
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cheerio!
boredy said:
Hello,
I bought N9208 today with the knowledge that it is compatible to my current carrier TMobile. I have several questions for those who have this phone.
#1. Am I able to install the operating system from TMobile? I am basically a noob when it comes to rooting etc etc. The phone comes unlocked.
#2. What is the primary difference between the N9208 and TMobile' N920T. I purchased this phone because it has 2 Sim slot and I like the Titanium color.
#3. What should I be doing first upon receiving the phone? How can I add flash software to this phone?
#4. Does unlock also mean the phone is rooted?
Any help or advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you for the patience.
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I think you shouldn't do anything to your phone during a few days, to make sure that everything works fine. With an unlocked phone you'll be able to use any SIM card, and with a rooted phone you'll be able to see, modify and delete system files that otherwise can't be seen, so if a phone is unlocked it doesn't mean that it's also rooted.
To flash a new ROM you can use Odin.
Uzair40 said:
I think you shouldn't do anything to your phone during a few days, to make sure that everything works fine. With an unlocked phone you'll be able to use any SIM card, and with a rooted phone you'll be able to see, modify and delete system files that otherwise can't be seen, so if a phone is unlocked it doesn't mean that it's also rooted.
To flash a new ROM you can use Odin.
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Thank you, the tracking says my phone will arrive tomorrow. I will make sure it works fine with TMobile before doing anything else.
Oh... what do you mean by "To flash a new ROM you can use Odin?" Does this mean I can use TMobile's operating system and not from Taiwan's since this is from Taiwan? Sorry i am really a noob when it comes to this.
boredy said:
Thank you, the tracking says my phone will arrive tomorrow. I will make sure it works fine with TMobile before doing anything else.
Oh... what do you mean by "To flash a new ROM you can use Odin?" Does this mean I can use TMobile's operating system and not from Taiwan's since this is from Taiwan? Sorry i am really a noob when it comes to this.
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You can't use a firmware of the N920T on your N9208, as they are different models. You can only install a firmware that is specific for your device model.
Uzair40 said:
You can't use a firmware of the N920T on your N9208, as they are different models. You can only install a firmware that is specific for your device model.
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So what should I do? lol I don't want Taiwan's apps. I would like to cater my phone as closely as TMobile's.
I have the N9208 and use it on TMOUS. It does not come with any Taiwan apps, just all Samsung official apps. The traditional Chinese keyboard and handwriting recognition are on by default. I have not tried turning them off since I do write in Chinese sometimes. You cannot install TMO FW as they are two different models. The main difference is that the TMO supports Samsung Pay while the N9208 does not yet since it is not supported in TW yet. It is not rooted by default.
kotaro_14 said:
I have the N9208 and use it on TMOUS. It does not come with any Taiwan apps, just all Samsung official apps. The traditional Chinese keyboard and handwriting recognition are on by default. I have not tried turning them off since I do write in Chinese sometimes. You cannot install TMO FW as they are two different models. The main difference is that the TMO supports Samsung Pay while the N9208 does not yet since it is not supported in TW yet. It is not rooted by default.
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So what should I do? Just leave it alone for now, and not root it? Can the keyboard be changed to simplified chinese?
boredy said:
So what should I do? Just leave it alone for now, and not root it? Can the keyboard be changed to simplified chinese?
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It's up to you, just know that if you do root, it will trip Knox. That means you won't be able to use Samsung Pay if it gets released in the future and Android Pay unless there is some workaround. Yes, there is Simplified Chinese. You can also always download third party keyboards if you prefer.
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It's up to you, just know that if you do root, it will trip Knox. That means you won't be able to use Samsung Pay if it gets released in the future and Android Pay unless there is some workaround. Yes, there is Simplified Chinese. You can also always download third party keyboards if you prefer.
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Oh, what do you mean by "traditional chinese on by default?" I mostly type in English, so I hope English Language can be on default. I currently have Note 3, and if I swipe the space key, it switches to simplified chinese. Is Note 5 similiar to this that?
I guess I will leave it alone for a bit and see how it does. I read on the T Mobile forum at Tmobile website and it says N9208 does not have "LTE" and that wi fi calling isn't available? Is this true though?
Thanks
I just received my Note 5 N9208, and there isn't simplified chinese. Do I go to google play to download it? Also, the weather, how do I add multiple cities' weather? I am not liking the Samsung keyboard already. Can someone help? thanks
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Oh, what do you mean by "traditional chinese on by default?" I mostly type in English, so I hope English Language can be on default. I currently have Note 3, and if I swipe the space key, it switches to simplified chinese. Is Note 5 similiar to this that?
I guess I will leave it alone for a bit and see how it does. I read on the T Mobile forum at Tmobile website and it says N9208 does not have "LTE" and that wi fi calling isn't available? Is this true though?
Thanks
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I just mean that when you first use the device the default keyboard and handwriting are set to both traditional Chinese and English. Yes you can deselect Traditional and change it to English. On the Note5 you just click on the globe key and it will change the language. It does support LTE. I posted a picture in a post somewhere, you can look at my history to find it. It does not have wifi calling from what I can tell.
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I read elsewhere in the forum that the N9200 (China Note 5) does not come with the google play store and that rooting is often required to get it. I don't want to root. Does the N9208 come with the google play store? I assume yes since it's the Taiwan version, but would love to get some confirmation. Thanks! My plan is to use the phone on AT&T in the US states, and on China Mobile in China (N9208 should be fine for use in China as long as not using China Telecom, from what I've seen on frequencycheck).
- Joe