Most posts I am seeing about unlocking bootloader and custom roms are for XT1921-5. I cannot seem to find this phone anywhere. Is this the USA variant? The closest I have found is the XT1921-3 (Boost Mobile) variant here
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost-...mory-cell-phone-black/6221728.p?skuId=6221728
Would I able to bootloader unlock and install custom roms on this? I'm looking for a backup phone that has LTE 2,4,5,12,13,17,25,26,41,66 bands and this one is perfect but I need to know if I will be able to unlock bootloader and install custom rom.
I can't find any good information about the different variants and what models support what bands and which models can be rooted.
Any help is much appreciated, thanks
Knuxyl said:
Most posts I am seeing about unlocking bootloader and custom roms are for XT1921-5. I cannot seem to find this phone anywhere. Is this the USA variant? The closest I have found is the XT1921-3 (Boost Mobile) variant here
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost-...mory-cell-phone-black/6221728.p?skuId=6221728
Would I able to bootloader unlock and install custom roms on this? I'm looking for a backup phone that has LTE 2,4,5,12,13,17,25,26,41,66 bands and this one is perfect but I need to know if I will be able to unlock bootloader and install custom rom.
I can't find any good information about the different variants and what models support what bands and which models can be rooted.
Any help is much appreciated, thanks
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I'm just doing "get a free phone from MetroPCS" due diligence so I don't have the phone in hand, but it looks like the XT1921-3 is actually the T-Mobile/MetroPCS (USA) version, which has been problematic for ppl. Good news is that it now has a factory image available (see thread here, although no clear reports on that yet . . . one seems to imply there was a problem with it, but I'm not totally clear).
So I'm not by any means an expert on Motorola firmware, but I'd be surprised if Boost (CDMA, right?) had the same model # as T-Mobile (GSM)--and I'm a little overtired but didn't see any note of the Motorola model # on the Best Buy link you provide.
In any case, not sure about bands and such, but hope that tidbit helps a little, in case you do in fact need something for the T-Mobile variant (-3), or if it's the same as Boost and I'm just a moron.
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Specifically... the booloader will be unlocakable (or at least easier than carrier restricted versions) and I can falsh roms etc, correct?
I would be bringing this to my T-mobile plan.
Is any of the process made easier by the fact that its an unlocked version?
Thanks in advance
Batman81 said:
Specifically... the booloader will be unlocakable (or at least easier than carrier restricted versions) and I can falsh roms etc, correct?
I would be bringing this to my T-mobile plan.
Is any of the process made easier by the fact that its an unlocked version?
Thanks in advance
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The process would be the same to root and/or unlock the bootloader. Seeing as T-Mobile allows the bootloader to remain unlocked, it's neck and neck with the International variant. I just bought the 920I and that was just because I want to be able to flash custom roms & kernels as soon as they come out, and that's really the only benefit is the dev support. You get wifi calling and LTE advanced calling with the T-Mobile variant so I think if you will be on T-Mobile then I would stick to the T-Mobile S6.
Batman81 said:
Specifically... the booloader will be unlocakable (or at least easier than carrier restricted versions) and I can falsh roms etc, correct?
I would be bringing this to my T-mobile plan.
Is any of the process made easier by the fact that its an unlocked version?
Thanks in advance
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If you have tmobile you're already lucky enough to have an unlocked version. If you buy an international variant then as of now there's a call audio issue regarding using cross variant roms.
If you use a TMO rom on the international variant, you lose call audio and vice versa: using an international rom on a tmo variant. Everything you think you'd be getting as a benefit from purchasing the international variant is actually already included in the Tmo variant.
Verizon and ATT are the ****ers here when it comes to locking their bootloaders.
Buy it from TMO you'll likely save money seen as they're your carrier and it will function properly too.
I'm on xtrestolite with custom recovery root obviously and ktoon kernel if you need proof haha. Tmo S6 here
Anyone here using an unlocked 4plus on the sprint network without any problems? There is a problem with the unlocked e4 plus using ipv4 over 3g\LTE on sprint in resulting certain apps not working. I would have to either use 1x or wifi for certain apps to work. For example the tunein app radio and and other radio apps wouldn't work over 3g or LTE but would work over wifi. The sprint variant doesn't have this issue, something is broken or not provisioned properly for the unlocked version. I have yet to see a fix, not sure if sprint or moto cares enough to fix the issue. The unlocked moto e4 plus isn't fully compatible with the sprint network as advertised by moto.
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Anyone here using an unlocked 4plus on the sprint network without any problems? There is a problem with the unlocked e4 plus using ipv4 over 3g\LTE on sprint in resulting certain apps not working. I would have to either use 1x or wifi for certain apps to work. For example the tunein app radio and and other radio apps wouldn't work over 3g or LTE but would work over wifi. The sprint variant doesn't have this issue, something is broken or not provisioned properly for the unlocked version. I have yet to see a fix, not sure if sprint or moto cares enough to fix the issue. The unlocked moto e4 plus isn't fully compatible with the sprint network as advertised by moto.
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There is something I remember seeing for ivp4/ivp6 that was device specific in the kernel maybe, I forget. I have the Boost variant and I'm running the f2fs patched kernel which is the same as the retail variant. I'm looking through it now and don't see it or any other Sprint carrier specific things like the Boost kernel has. I'll check the origional kernel and see if I can find it, maybe I can do something. Do you see ivp4/ivp6 in your apn settings? If you only have ivp4 listed, maybe you can just add ivp6 to the apn settings if you haven't already tried. I'll keep searching for what I'm looking for. Actually, I wonder if you flashed the Sprint firmware (system, kernel and oem only) or even just the kernel, if it would solve your problem. The oem partition has a lot of sprint specific apps and overlays in it also. Not having some of those could be a problem. It wouldn't hurt anything to try flashing the kernel and oem. You can easily re-flash them back if it doesn't work without any problems. I'm not sure if the modem could be a problem or not either now that I think about it. Do you know what radio your running?
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There is something I remember seeing for ivp4/ivp6 that was device specific in the kernel maybe, I forget. I have the Boost variant and I'm running the f2fs patched kernel which is the same as the retail variant. I'm looking through it now and don't see it or any other Sprint carrier specific things like the Boost kernel has. I'll check the origional kernel and see if I can find it, maybe I can do something. Do you see ivp4/ivp6 in your apn settings? If you only have ivp4 listed, maybe you can just add ivp6 to the apn settings if you haven't already tried. I'll keep searching for what I'm looking for. Actually, I wonder if you flashed the Sprint firmware (system, kernel and oem only) or even just the kernel, if it would solve your problem. The oem partition has a lot of sprint specific apps and overlays in it also. Not having some of those could be a problem. It wouldn't hurt anything to try flashing the kernel and oem. You can easily re-flash them back if it doesn't work without any problems. I'm not sure if the modem could be a problem or not either now that I think about it. Do you know what radio your running?
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I had the unlocked 32g from BB variant on sprint and it couldn't be flash, the bootloader according the moto website wasn't eligible for unlocking. There is long thread over in moto forums, the unlocked version of the e4 plus and the G5s plus are experiencing the same problems on the sprint network.
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I had the unlocked 32g from BB variant on sprint and it couldn't be flash, the bootloader according the moto website wasn't eligible for unlocking. There is long thread over in moto forums, the unlocked version of the e4 plus and the G5s plus are experiencing the same problems on the sprint network.
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Ahh, I see. I'm guessing it's because of what I mentioned with the Sprint specific things not in the firmware. If you can't unlock, I guess I can't help.
GetOffMyLawn&!+¢#{$ said:
There is something I remember seeing for ivp4/ivp6 that was device specific in the kernel maybe, I forget. I have the Boost variant and I'm running the f2fs patched kernel which is the same as the retail variant. I'm looking through it now and don't see it or any other Sprint carrier specific things like the Boost kernel has. I'll check the origional kernel and see if I can find it, maybe I can do something. Do you see ivp4/ivp6 in your apn settings? If you only have ivp4 listed, maybe you can just add ivp6 to the apn settings if you haven't already tried. I'll keep searching for what I'm looking for. Actually, I wonder if you flashed the Sprint firmware (system, kernel and oem only) or even just the kernel, if it would solve your problem. The oem partition has a lot of sprint specific apps and overlays in it also. Not having some of those could be a problem. It wouldn't hurt anything to try flashing the kernel and oem. You can easily re-flash them back if it doesn't work without any problems. I'm not sure if the modem could be a problem or not either now that I think about it. Do you know what radio your running?
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GetOffMyLawn&!+¢#{$ said:
Ahh, I see. I'm guessing it's because of what I mentioned with the Sprint specific things not in the firmware. If you can't unlock, I guess I can't help.
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Which e4 plus variant do you have? I don't want to pay 270 for 16g from sprint. I may wait to see if the price drop for the sprint model.
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Which e4 plus variant do you have? I don't want to pay 270 for 16g from sprint. I may wait to see if the price drop for the sprint model.
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Boost
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i have the sprint version and i have no problems with mine working
The boost mobile variant is $69 on sale from Best Buy now.
damiloveu said:
The boost mobile variant is $69 on sale from Best Buy now.
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Though boost mobile uses the sprint network, would sprint allow me to use a boost phone on my sprint account?
I'm located in the USA and AT&T is my carrier. I would like to be able to run custom ROMs on the phone. I did a quick search and came up with the following models "SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS". Which version of the Note 9 is able to run custom ROMs? Thank you in advance for your advice.
brech1985 said:
I'm located in the USA and AT&T is my carrier. I would like to be able to run custom ROMs on the phone. I did a quick search and came up with the following models "SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS". Which version of the Note 9 is able to run custom ROMs? Thank you in advance for your advice.
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960F and 960F DS are exynos variant, with unlocked/unlockable bootloader, both should run custom firmware without problems.
The difference being one is dual sim (hence the ds in the name).
960U/960U1 are snapdragon variants and have a locked bootloader, so no go on those.
brech1985 said:
I'm located in the USA and AT&T is my carrier. I would like to be able to run custom ROMs on the phone. I did a quick search and came up with the following models "SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS". Which version of the Note 9 is able to run custom ROMs? Thank you in advance for your advice.
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So do the SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS have all the correct bands for AT&T? Just curious as I have always wanted to do what you are doing...
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960F and 960F DS are exynos variant, with unlocked/unlockable bootloader, both should run custom firmware without problems.
The difference being one is dual sim (hence the ds in the name).
960U/960U1 are snapdragon variants and have a locked bootloader, so no go on those.
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Thank you for the information regarding the different versions of the Note9. I will go ahead and pickup the 960F DS.
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So do the SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS have all the correct bands for AT&T? Just curious as I have always wanted to do what you are doing...
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Based on this thread, it looks like the 960F DS has the correct bands to run on AT&T. It may be missing some features such as Wifi calling though.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/sm-n960f-ds-att-t3846648
DS means dual sim. D is the single sim.
snapdragon also have the n9600 that is rootable.
only one dev right now so only 1 rom in xda.
might be more in the future...
forum is full of this info. brows around.
Hi all! I bought the S10 from eBay not knowing it was the Chinese variant.
I have at&t, and it supports all but two of ATT's bands, so I'm fine there.
I just have one question: Will I be able to flash a stock ROM of a different variant through Odin? Like the US Snapdragon variant for example.
So.. No one knows? I wanna verify before I try to flash a ROM
No you will not really be able to do as you wish without substantial customization and editing of the files you want to flash.
What you are asking is as unlikely as being able to flash the TMO version with the AT&T software.. BUT.. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, unlike the other dual SIM variants the unit you purchased comes with a unlocked bootloader out of the box -- whereas all the other variations -- the bootloader is locked so you will be able to flash custom roms down the road which should cover you.
Samsung pay in a few other things those won't work as I understand it.
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oh and I forgot this nugget of very important information
If you flash anything other than dual SIM variant software you will lose the dual-sim functionality.
Further, I'm not sure how that might affect your micro SD card slot since the hardware is a little different on that device.
Summary: i wouldn't recommend using anything other than dual SIM variant software.
I was wrong however, from like hardware to like hardware there is a way -- see this post. an example of single Sim to single-sim how to do it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/help/flash-t-mobile-firmware-unlocked-s10-t3917709/
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So.. No one knows? I wanna verify before I try to flash a ROM
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O my good god what are you asking:x You are asking how to flash wortheless murican firmware on unlocked bootloader phone. It will not work though. With this phone you can later have root when it will be available.
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So.. No one knows? I wanna verify before I try to flash a ROM
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As others have said, do not do this or you may brick your phone. The model number and bootloader are different between US and non-US Snapdragon versions. I had tried it on my S8 and it won't boot.
SuperBrolySSJ said:
Hi all! I bought the S10 from eBay not knowing it was the Chinese variant.
I have at&t, and it supports all but two of ATT's bands, so I'm fine there.
I just have one question: Will I be able to flash a stock ROM of a different variant through Odin? Like the US Snapdragon variant for example.
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It is only possible to flash other other SM-G9730 models, not 973U like the US models. As there is only one other firmware you can flash, I think you can flash the Hong Kong version as it is closer to the US version than the chinese version is (Chinese and Hong-Kong have the same version)
Hi, I apologize if this is easy info to find, I have tried to search but have been unsuccessful.
I have an unlocked s20fe, I am missing some vzw features, mainly video calling. Can anyone tell me...
1. Is it possible to flash this device
2. Can I find a vzw official rom? Or one based off of it?
I have been out of the rom/root game since back in the days of the note 3 and razr Maxx. So I apologize for my current ignorance.
Thank you for your help!
The US Variants of the Galaxy phones cannot have an unlocked bootloader = no root.
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The US Variants of the Galaxy phones cannot have an unlocked bootloader = no root.
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Not true. There are paid services that will unlock the bootloader, though folks may not be comfortable with the method and price.
Superguy said:
Not true. There are paid services that will unlock the bootloader, though folks may not be comfortable with the method and price.
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How about a vzw rom? Any link to a reputable service? None of the devices that I used in the past had "unlocked bootloaders". They were all dependant upon an exploit that someone took advantage of, so not really concerned if it is not an 'official' unlock. Thanks for the help!
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Is EU version SM-G780FZBDEUB rootable? I am buying unlocked https://d.pr/i/vwfVEY. If it isnt then perhaps I will go with Oneplus 8T
Go for 8t