I just wanted to know will I still have to wait on Sprint for the pie update even though my v40 is sim unlocked
lavin40 said:
I just wanted to know will I still have to wait on Sprint for the pie update even though my v40 is sim unlocked
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Sim unlock doesn't change the fact that it's still a Sprint device, what i would do is either wait for cross flashing to be a thing and simply flash US Unlocked Pie....or Pay for bootloader unlock, flash TWRP provided by SGCMarkus and run Oreo GSI until a proper Pie GSI base is released that will work on the V40....
Has anyone heard anything from sprint about the pie update
lavin40 said:
Has anyone heard anything from sprint about the pie update
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It will pop up here! But if you're set for auto update, you'll probably have your update before they write about it.
https://community.sprint.com/t5/LG/Software-Update-LG-V40-ThinQ-LM-V405UA-3-19-2019/m-p/1046128
"In a couple of weeks (educated guess)" according to Sprint support...
Still no word on when the Sprint v40 is getting pie
Knowing Sprint it'll be when the new android os is released
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Sorry, i'm not sure how the OTA's work on the Nexus devices, so I have to ask (and haven't found the right discussions which talk about this)...
I have an ATT branded Nexus 6 which has been bootloader unlocked, OEM partition wiped, and flashed with the "for T-Mobile" LYZ28J image. I am using a Verizon SIM in it.
Since there are posts of T-Mobile pushing LYZ28K I was wondering, will get get this OTA? if so when (i.e. does it it matter than I have a Verizon SIM in there when it comes to OTA's? Or do I manually need to load it?
It doesnt matter that it has a vzw sim in it. If youre stock, you may get it, and you can apply it - but when? Nobody can tell you that, you'll get it when you get it.
If you are waiting for Tmo specific firmware on VZW service, that isn't going to happen - you'll never get that since...well...you dont have TMo service...
Lol what's the reason behind an AT&T branded phone with T-Mobile Rom and Verizon sim? Personally I would just manually do it, like the dude with the hilarious name above me said you may get it you may not. If you want it just go manual.
^^ exactly.
Thats what I've always done - if i want it (and since I'm never stock) I have to manually flash the firmware, make my own no-enforced encryption boot.img (kudos to the kitchen) flash that, and start all over.
Thats how it is, I'm used to it. OTA are too slow, IMO, anyway.
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I use this name universally online - any forum you see it, XBL, GitHub, reddit... it's me. lol
The Stig 04 said:
Lol what's the reason behind an AT&T branded phone with T-Mobile Rom and Verizon sim?
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Long story short... its a work supplied device. I asked for unlocked/unbranded and got the ATT branded (but sim unlocked). My primary work line is Verizon, backup/test line is T-MO.
We have others that will likely be in the same boat (ATT branded, sim unlocked, but using other provider).. who are not techie. So rather than flashing or side loading the OTA (which I easily could), I'm waiting to see what happens.
I'm more curious *IF* I should get the update in this state. and if the mix of rom vs sim might cause any delays/issues.
Bottom Line. Verizon and ATT don't usually OTA for 3 months after update release. Once the factory image for Sprint, USC, International drops you can fastboot flash that They gonna use the same and it will work. T-Mobile and FI work better with their drop just because of WiFi calling.
I'd say that because you're using VZW service, it makes absolutely no difference what branding the phone has and doesn't matter what carrier it was purchased for.
If it uses VZW service, you'll only get OTAs that are for that service. You won't get Tmo specific OTAs for a device being used on VZW - when the OTAs are pushed out they are done so by the service the device is registered as using. I don't think you would ever get said OTAs since the device wouldn't need them.
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I'd say that because you're using VZW service, it makes absolutely no difference what branding the phone has and doesn't matter what carrier it was purchased for.
If it uses VZW service, you'll only get OTAs that are for that service. You won't get Tmo specific OTAs for a device being used on VZW - when the OTAs are pushed out they are done so by the service the device is registered as using. I don't think you would ever get said OTAs since the device wouldn't need them.
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Thank you. And that is what I'm thinking, and why I'm asking... because I'd also seen talk about the SIM in the Nexus 6, or the carrier the phone is on, impacting some of the Nexus 6 updates in the past.
But I also remember my Sister-In-Law using an XT1053 on ATT, who did get XT1053 updates.. SO I wasn't completely sure how the nexus updates worked.
Yes. If leave the sim in will get the Verizon OK'd OTA. That has been up to 3 months after the image was posted. Either remove sim and try to force OTA from Google or manually flash the image. We end up always manually flashing due to having root.. 3-5 minutes tops.
iRub1Out said:
It doesnt matter that it has a vzw sim in it.
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That's not accurate.. On every other android phone it is accurate but not in the nexus 6.
Usually with a GSM phone, the update is pushed by the oem and your current build determined which update you got.. For example, my Three UK s3 would get the Three UK branded rom update. Even if I had an O2 UK sim in it.. If I then flashed a Vodafone UK rom, I would then get those updates.
With the nexus 6 though, this has changed.. For Verizon and T-mobile users, Google now uses the sim to identify which update to get.. They both were sent with an unbranded stock rom then later on, depending on the simcard, got either a t-mob or vzw update.
The problem is though, that each update will only install on a specified build.. So a vzw update will never install on a t-mob rom or vice versa, so it does matter if the build is one carrier and the sim is another as it will never get an update.
That's what I meant, I probably should have worded that differently.
I meant that even though it is using Verizon service you only get updates for Verizon service. If it's branded for X carrier that won't matter - the service its using is what you'll get updates for.
I apologize about that that was a poor choice of wording on my part.
And just an update.... tonight, I got prompted for a 28meg update. After the update I'm on LYZ28K.
So I guess to answer my own question...
Yes, an ATT Branded Nexus 6 flashed T-Mobile ROM with VZW SIM installed will get updated, and stay on the T-Mobile rom.
That is good.
KidJoe said:
And just an update.... tonight, I got prompted for a 28meg update. After the update I'm on LYZ28K.
So I guess to answer my own question...
Yes, an ATT Branded Nexus 6 flashed T-Mobile ROM with VZW SIM installed will get updated, and stay on the T-Mobile rom.
That is good.
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Should get the Verizon/ATT (Generic ) rom if have Verizon sim. Hopefully you unlocked before taking update. If locked and it bootloops your only option is RTA.
prdog1 said:
Should get the Verizon/ATT (Generic ) rom if have Verizon sim. Hopefully you unlocked before taking update. If locked and it bootloops your only option is RTA.
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Yup. I unlocked. Actually when I got it, I unlocked it, rooted, cleared the OEM partition (backed it up first), then flashed the T-Mobile rom.... and left it unlocked (but not rooted since I'm using for work)
I picked up a Note 8 thats still locked on At&t and Im planing to flash it over to Verizon for use on their network. The guy that sold it to me said he was working on getting it unlocked and im prayinh he comes through. If I understand what Ive read so far I should be able to flash it over to Verizon while its locked, just that it will still be locked afterwards which is fine. Is that true? Will I encounter any issues or would I be better off waiting until its unlocked first?
And if anyone knows an easy way to unlock it im all ears. Thanks a bunch.
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I picked up a Note 8 thats still locked on At&t and Im planing to flash it over to Verizon for use on their network. The guy that sold it to me said he was working on getting it unlocked and im prayinh he comes through. If I understand what Ive read so far I should be able to flash it over to Verizon while its locked, just that it will still be locked afterwards which is fine. Is that true? Will I encounter any issues or would I be better off waiting until its unlocked first?
And if anyone knows an easy way to unlock it im all ears. Thanks a bunch.
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As long as it's carrier locked to AT&T there's nothing you can do.
While you can flash the VZW ROM, your device will still be locked to AT&T. Have to wait for them to unlock it.
cam30era said:
As long as it's carrier locked to AT&T there's nothing you can do.
While you can flash the VZW ROM, your device will still be locked to AT&T. Have to wait for them to unlock it.
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I understand that, but I was wanting to play and get a jump on the game, if I flash it to VZW will I have any issues unlocking it with ATT after the fact? I'm just wanting to get the VZW firmware loaded and the phone setup so once it's carrier unlocked I'll be ready to go with Verizon.
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I understand that, but I was wanting to play and get a jump on the game, if I flash it to VZW will I have any issues unlocking it with ATT after the fact? I'm just wanting to get the VZW firmware loaded and the phone setup so once it's carrier unlocked I'll be ready to go with Verizon.
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I don't know. While it isn't applicable to our device, I do know that if one is running a custom ROM, often the SIM unlock code won't work.
Just in case anyone else has the same question, sense I'm sitting on a samsung locked Note Edge that was legitimently mine I decided to play it safe and wait it out. Original owner got it unlocked for me today so now it's time I can play.
So this may seem a bit of paranoia I may have but I already got my device unlocked from T-Mobilw but wondering if I flash the Unlocked Firmware (N950U1 from N950U) and then to Android Pie would I lose my carrier unlock that I already got unlocked from T Mobile by doing so. Also would Carrier to Unlock Firmware break the device?
AndroidOSDeveloper said:
So this may seem a bit of paranoia I may have but I already got my device unlocked from T-Mobilw but wondering if I flash the Unlocked Firmware (N950U1 from N950U) and then to Android Pie would I lose my carrier unlock that I already got unlocked from T Mobile by doing so. Also would Carrier to Unlock Firmware break the device?
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No you won't lose it because it goes on a spot in your phone that doesn't get touched or erased when you change firmware or whatever. And no your device will not break however if you're wanting to try Android Pie there's one for the N950U1 version out now so you don't have to go all the way back to N950U.. Directions are on the forum already.
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So this may seem a bit of paranoia I may have but I already got my device unlocked from T-Mobilw but wondering if I flash the Unlocked Firmware (N950U1 from N950U) and then to Android Pie would I lose my carrier unlock that I already got unlocked from T Mobile by doing so. Also would Carrier to Unlock Firmware break the device?
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The carrier unlock is done server side at T-Mobile. Once it's unlocked, it's unlocked. Period.
couple months ago I have bought an overstock LG V40 Thinq from ebay which is a Sprint and Network Unlocked version. I am currently using it on T-mobile and it works just fine other that VoLTE which doesn't work. As you all know Android Pie is not released by Sprint yet but T-mobile and US Unlocked versions got that update. So I am wondering, Is there a possibility that my phone gets locked to Sprint again if I cross flash it with US Unlocked version of Android Pie? Since I am not on Sprint, do you think that I may get the official update if I wait for a while? (I got couple security updates while I was on T-mobile network.) and if it updates over the air, is there a possibility to the phone to gets locked again?
I am looking for the best way to convert my T-Mobile model to the Global version... I'm guessing via Fastboot and fastbootd mode? I've seen a few threads on here but was slightly confused as some people said it worked and some say it didn't? Please advise
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Careful, there's no way back unless you pay someone shady. Make sure you are fully network unlocked, because the unlock tool doesn't exist on global
The best way is to buy a global version
Buy it? Is that a thing that happens now?
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Careful, there's no way back unless you pay someone shady. Make sure you are fully network unlocked, because the unlock tool doesn't exist on global
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Are you aware of one that works?
Loustsoul said:
Are you aware of one that works?
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No. Check out the other threads on MSM work, it's not pretty.
I've retired my op10, don't have to deal with oppo anymore
Yeah, flashing away from TMobile is possible with the full Downgrade zips iirc. But there's no way back to NE2217, so be careful. I can confirm my NE2215 works great on TMobile but I bought mine from Best Buy, fully unlocked, global edition.
EDIT: Two people have Qualcomm crash dumped now in this thread, it seems the TMO variant (NE2217) does not like to be flashed away in traditional methods.
I'm sure flashing to NE2215 wouldn't harm service, but why would you want to when NE2217 seems to get similar support for now?
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Yeah, flashing away from TMobile is possible with the full Downgrade zips iirc. But there's no way back to NE2217, so be careful. I can confirm my NE2215 works great on TMobile but I bought mine from Best Buy, fully unlocked, global edition.
I'm sure flashing to NE2215 wouldn't harm service, but why would you want to when NE2217 seems to get similar support for now?
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Dual sim and not T-Mobile bloat. Do you know where to get the full downgrade zips?
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Dual sim and not T-Mobile bloat. Do you know where to get the full downgrade zips?
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Dual-Sim doesn't work with NE2215 from what I know, that's an NE2213/1/0 specific feature. Although NE2215 has the contacts for it, I don't think you can actually use the dual sim. Pretty sure the conclusion reached was the 2215 doesn't have a second IMEI from Manufacture.
EDIT: Just googling "OnePlus 10 Pro Downgrade Android 13 to Android 12" You'll find the full rollback zips. There's 3, NA, INDIA, and EU.
Prant said:
Dual-Sim doesn't work with NE2215 from what I know, that's an NE2213/1/0 specific feature. Although NE2215 has the contacts for it, I don't think you can actually use the dual sim. Pretty sure the conclusion reached was the 2215 doesn't have a second IMEI from Manufacture.
EDIT: Just googling "OnePlus 10 Pro Downgrade Android 13 to Android 12" You'll find the full rollback zips. There's 3, NA, INDIA, and EU.
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What should I use in the US?
Loustsoul said:
What should I use in the US?
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Use NA in the US. But as the other's have said, you won't get dual SIM. If you have already SIM Unlocked your device and won't need to go back to 2217 for any reason, then go for it.
Is the process the same as other models?
If that is the case then why would anyone want to go back to a T-Mobile variant?
Surely the main benefit to change region would be to get timely updates and not be isolated with a rarer model.
I'm just curious as I've had carrier locked devices before and the first thing I did was to change it. In the end I sent my device off to get fixed (unrelated issue) they sent me the unlocked version for my country, I guess being rarer is prevalent not her on XDA but with oppo too.
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It's the process the same as other models?
If that is the case then why would anyone want to go back to a T-Mobile variant?
Surely the main benefit to change region would be to get timely updates and not be isolated with a rarer model.
I'm just curious as I've had carrier locked devices before and the first thing I did was to change it. In the end I sent my device off to get fixed (unrelated issue) they sent me the unlocked version for my country, I guess being rarer is prevalent not her on XDA but with oppo too.
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As I've stated, if you didn't unlock your SIM from T-Mobile (these come locked), you will never be able to unlock it without TMobile rom if you end up on global.
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As I've stated, if you didn't unlock your SIM from T-Mobile (these come locked), you will never be able to unlock it without TMobile rom if you end up on global.
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So if the user isn't in the need to change sim carrier then that's fine then isn't it..
I'll ask again, is the process for changing region the same?
Bare in mind this isn't for me, I'm in the UK
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Use NA in the US. But as the other's have said, you won't get dual SIM. If you have already SIM Unlocked your device and won't need to go back to 2217 for any reason, then go for it.
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Boot unlocked sim/network unlocked and rooted with magisk using the boot image for the NE2215.
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As I've stated, if you didn't unlock your SIM from T-Mobile (these come locked), you will never be able to unlock it without TMobile rom if you end up on global.
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Does sim unlock and network unlock mean the same thing?
Loustsoul said:
Boot unlocked sim/network unlocked and rooted with magisk using the boot image for the NE2215.
Does sim unlock and network unlock mean the same thing?
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Yep.
If it's the same as the UK, the network has to unlock the phone for you to other sims, usually in the shape of a code you enter..
May be different in the US
Bootloader unlock is a code that you have to get from Oneplus (Token) and you have to have the carrier (T-mobile) unlock the network and they are very reluctant to do it. You have to have paid off the device and have had to be a customer for some time.
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Bootloader unlock is a code that you have to get from Oneplus (Token) and you have to have the carrier (T-mobile) unlock the network and they are very reluctant to do it. You have to have paid off the device and have had to be a customer for some time.
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Then that would be required prior to changing region... I'm not sure why the region would be a requirement to unlock the device to other networks.
May be worth asking the method used for unlocking the device to other networks.
I got them to unlock my network while I'm still paying for the device, I don't want to rock the boat. I'm sure if anyone other than the guy who did it they would lock it down again.