Vodafore are selling the S3 mini much cheaper than other carriers where I live, and so I'm thinking about buying one and unlocking it to my network.
But I've seen on other people's phones that vodaphone puts their logo all over the software ect and their own apps too, is this the case with the
s3 mini too?
So would I need to root, flash an unbranded firmware, or can I just root and use something like GalaxSim Unlock from the google play store?
(I want to keep the phone on original *samsung* firmware at least for a while when I get it, custom roms can be tried later
gottac said:
Vodafore are selling the S3 mini much cheaper than other carriers where I live, and so I'm thinking about buying one and unlocking it to my network.
But I've seen on other people's phones that vodaphone puts their logo all over the software ect and their own apps too, is this the case with the
s3 mini too?
So would I need to root, flash an unbranded firmware, or can I just root and use something like GalaxSim Unlock from the google play store?
(I want to keep the phone on original *samsung* firmware at least for a while when I get it, custom roms can be tried later
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GalaxSim Unlock doens't work on our phone, at least on the last build. You can buy the code from a website and put it on your phone. I don't know how is the process in fact, but I think it is that way.
Flash CM 11, it's the best right now. Better than stock
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can I buy a unlocked, but soft branding SGS (branding T-Mobile or Vodafone), if I
want to update to new android versions (without waiting for T-Mobile)
maybe want to root my phone
or should I buy a more expensive, but without any branding phone?
any tip is welcome, Frank
If it's unlocked that means you can use any sim card, no matter what the carrier.
With the branded firmware, all you have to do is flash an unbranded firmware/rom and you're good to go.
You don't need to flash an unbranded firmware/rom to be able to apply a lag fix or root but who likes branding when you can easily flash a non branded firmware/rom?
I would say buy the unlocked but branded phone. It's cheaper and easy to flash.
howto get and do this?
hmm, I am really new with android
sorry for the silly question, but what is the easiest way to get an unbranded firmware/rom and howto easily flash this ?
and how can I backup old branded version, in case of guarantee ? I think a flashed phone will not be supported any more, or?
Frank
Hello, I have an AT&T S3 mini (SM-g730a model) that I bought unlocked (I am outside the US, so I need the unlock), I don't know the unlock method. I want to update my phone to KitKat (mainly to use chromecast mirroring) however I have two doubts.
1.- Since I bought the phone, a (root-requiring) app has been installed called RegionLock Away, I researched and it seems that this phone needs that to run outside of the US, so I would like to know if I can re-root the phone once I am on KitKat, if so, which method works?
2.- Is there any chance that my software is Sim-Unlocked by software or anything like that, and could get locked back to AT&T again once I update to KitKat?
Thanks!
Hi. I am new on this forum and don't know much about rooting and the requirements of such high complex stuff. But I have an ATT unlocked phone which I use on t mobile. It's lacks WiFi calling, whxih I want, and the signal is probably 1 bar lower than it should. Not to mention I can't update my software since ATT servers for the update won't communicate with my phone since I'm no longer and ATT customer and they are generally very slow with their updates
Anyway is it possible to put a international ROM, say the new marshmallow ROM, or even a T-Mobile ROM on my phone? How would one do that? I am aware of odin as I use it to update my software from time to time. Do I just get the international or T-Mobile ROM and flash it?
Thanks.
No way , at&t have a locked bootloader, ):
international..any day..dont even think abt it
Been trying to do this forever. Still no luck.
Anyway to unlock the bootloader? Would my best bet to sell the phone and just get the unlocked one?
AT&T no way , yes get the 925f
Hi. I have a Samsung galaxy note 3 and it rooted. After the root I wanted a different service so I have t-moble. I downloaded the region lock away and went through the steps. After my phone was rebooted it still ask me for a unlock code after installing the region lock away. The note 3 is a att phone. Need help
What rom is on the phone? I believe region lock away will only work with certain modems.
I don't have safe strap installed with different roms. It's the original rom and the phone is rooted
If the rom is too new, I don't think region lock away will work. For example, the s4 the modem must be 4.2.2 with root before region lock away will sim unlock the phone.
Oh ok. Well I'm 5.1 android version. Is there another way I can do this instead of paying for an unlock code?
The only way to unlock would be to get an unlock code. If you're not on ATT and the phone is not blacklisted, maybe contact AT&T.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
Sorry to just drop a question, but I can't find the answer. Can the snapdragon S10 SM-G973u1 bootloader be unlocked? If not is there another way to root it?
Thank you
Chris
HelloChris333333, just when you post on a forum the courtesy of saying hello. Yes you can root just with the firmware of your model S10 SM-G973U1 US model so not compatible with EU firmware.
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HelloChris333333, just when you post on a forum the courtesy of saying hello. Yes you can root just with the firmware of your model S10 SM-G973U1 US model so not compatible with EU firmware.
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I'm not sure that's true, but I would love to find out I'm wrong.
In my research, the SD phones cannot be unlocked unless you are on (and remain on) an older BL version. The last unlockable BL version was 4, as I recall... if you're running updated firmware you are likely on BL 6. Even on 4, the process was not free and once you did it you could not update to a newer version of FW without losing the unlock.
For this reason, I gave up on getting root/BLunlock on my phone... and honestly, I have not missed it. This is also why I have not seen much development of FW for the SD phones anywhere.
Again, if I'm wrong, I'd love to learn how it's done!
Hello meric57
Can you share a link to the firmware I need? I just bought this phone and there is no OEM unlock option, it is a US phone. If I cannot root it I will have to sell it and get another phone.
Thanks
Chris
I guess another question would be where can I get a S10 with the Exynos chip?
Thanks
Chris
Using ADB I keep getting "waiting for device" and then I find I need to unlock the bootloader. This crap is an endless circle.
U4 can be unlocked before , I can unlock it , Special engineering documents need to be made
I'm V6 nothing available. I bought a G973F instead. G973u1 going on ebay.
Exactly, there is really no root/unlock for snapdragon phones unless you're on a very old BL (and you have to stay there so you can't update). IMO, that's not "can be unlocked" even with "special" steps, particularly since most phones today will have newer BLs (even a year ago, I couldn't find a BL4 phone)... but, yes, it's technically true to say it can be unlocked, but only in very limited cases.
@Chris33333 For this reason, I get that you may want to go to the Exynos instead... I'm curious, if you're in the US, how does that work with carriers? Does it? I've found most US carriers refuse to activate phones that don't match their list of "compatible" IMEIs... I imagine an F-series phone won't be on that list.
I'm in the US using Straight Talk with T-mobile. I've had a Galaxy S5 rooted for years. With straight talk I can use AT&T, T-mobile, or Verizon. But this international phone does not do Verizon.
And StraightTalk will activate the F-series phone without complaint or issues? If so, that's great to hear... because I know VZ and ATT typically won't...
I haven't put the SIM in it yet. Still trying to delete all the crap off the phone.
Lol
Hello Chris33333, https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/SM-G973U1/XAA/