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So I just got my note 3 n900A att model about 2 months ago. last month the lollipop update pushed to my phone and I was happy but then I started working on rooting. I successfully downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 then to 4.4.2 by following guids on here and on another webiste that instructed me to use odin and then I rooted. Right now I am on Biggons rom and it is beautiful. I have been using safestrap to flash custom roms for this n900A.
I am however interested in trying to obtain a custom kernal and the bootloader being locked is frustrating. To my peasant understanding there isnt a option as of yet to get around the bootloader. please correct me here if I am wrong.
Are any developers working on this? Is it even possible to work on this? Am I just completed F'ed unless I went out and got a different variant of this phone with an unlocked bootloader?
lastly! Im curious if it is possible to turn my phone into a developer edition? that might be just a repeat version of my previous question. excuse my ignorance. I am new to this phone and boot locks n the what not.
vejj2fresh said:
So I just got my note 3 n900A att model about 2 months ago. last month the lollipop update pushed to my phone and I was happy but then I started working on rooting. I successfully downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 then to 4.4.2 by following guids on here and on another webiste that instructed me to use odin and then I rooted. Right now I am on Biggons rom and it is beautiful. I have been using safestrap to flash custom roms for this n900A.
I am however interested in trying to obtain a custom kernal and the bootloader being locked is frustrating. To my peasant understanding there isnt a option as of yet to get around the bootloader. please correct me here if I am wrong.
Are any developers working on this? Is it even possible to work on this? Am I just completed F'ed unless I went out and got a different variant of this phone with an unlocked bootloader?
lastly! Im curious if it is possible to turn my phone into a developer edition? that might be just a repeat version of my previous question. excuse my ignorance. I am new to this phone and boot locks n the what not.
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Nope.
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KennyG123 said:
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Was bootloader unlock ever achieved?
Hi everyone,
I've recently unlocked my Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 that came with the chinese rom so that I could install the global rom.
I've been using it for a while and when I opened a banking app, I get the following message:
Warning
It seems your device has had unauthorized modifications to its operating system. Using this device for your banking could compromise the security of your personal information.
I didn't think unlocking the phone would be this much of a risk. I don't understand too much about the technology behind this so I wanted to see if anyone could explain whats happening and if I should refund my phone.
Thanks!
brian0306 said:
Hi everyone,
I've recently unlocked my Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 that came with the chinese rom so that I could install the global rom.
I've been using it for a while and when I opened a banking app, I get the following message:
Warning
It seems your device has had unauthorized modifications to its operating system. Using this device for your banking could compromise the security of your personal information.
I didn't think unlocking the phone would be this much of a risk. I don't understand too much about the technology behind this so I wanted to see if anyone could explain whats happening and if I should refund my phone.
Thanks!
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You are probably using the global dev rom which doesn't pass Safetynet for various reasons. You shouldn't have any issues with the global stable rom.
Don't listen to the guy above. Flash Global Stable ROM if you haven't already and lock your bootloader. From then on all will be good.
Mr_Bartek said:
Don't listen to the guy above. Flash Global Stable ROM if you haven't already and lock your bootloader. From then on all will be good.
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I said pretty much exactly the same thing as you?
It won't matter whether he uses Dev or Stable if his bootloader is left unlocked. He needs both Global Stable and a locked bootloader.
Mr_Bartek said:
It won't matter whether he uses Dev or Stable if his bootloader is left unlocked. He needs both Global Stable and a locked bootloader.
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How do I lock my bootloader?? I've already unlocked my phone
brian0306 said:
How do I lock my bootloader?? I've already unlocked my phone
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U don't need to lock the bootloader to get it to work, I'm on the global ROM with unlocked bootloader - safety net passes.
It also passes on Xiaomi EU ROM with unlocked bootloader. Just flash one of those ROMs, install magisk, and set magisk to hide.
@brian0306, have a look here: https://youtu.be/6u3Pg1JOXkI
brian0306 said:
Hi everyone,
I've recently unlocked my Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 that came with the chinese rom so that I could install the global rom.
I've been using it for a while and when I opened a banking app, I get the following message:
Warning
It seems your device has had unauthorized modifications to its operating system. Using this device for your banking could compromise the security of your personal information.
I didn't think unlocking the phone would be this much of a risk. I don't understand too much about the technology behind this so I wanted to see if anyone could explain whats happening and if I should refund my phone.
Thanks!
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I am running Miui 9 global with unlocked bootloader and rooted with Magisk 14.3 and it passes safetynet and Android pay works just fine.
Guys, I know this is XDA but come on. Guy just wants a working phone without the hassle. He didn't ask for root or methods to bypass Safetynet with Magisk! Locking bootloader on an official Global Stable ROM is all he needs.
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Guys, I know this is XDA but come on. Guy just wants a working phone without the hassle. He didn't ask for root or methods to bypass Safetynet with Magisk! Locking bootloader on an official Global Stable ROM is all he needs.
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You forgot to mention they also didn't ask for locking the bootloader either.
Do you really think someone who says this really cares about bypassing Safetynet?
I didn't think unlocking the phone would be this much of a risk. I don't understand too much about the technology behind this so I wanted to see if anyone could explain whats happening and if I should refund my phone.
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Also, don't quote the post you are replying to if it's right above yours. It's bad netiquette.
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Do you really think someone who says this really cares about bypassing Safetynet?
Also, don't quote the post you are replying to if it's right above yours. It's bad netiquette.
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Only the poster can decide if they care or not, it's better to have more options than 1.
It's not bad etiquette, it ensures that my comment addresses the comment I want it to address.
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Only the poster can decide if they care or not, it's better to have more options than 1.
It's not bad etiquette, it ensures that my comment addresses the comment I want it to address.
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+1, installing magisk is definitely the easier fix. Won't need to wipe data or anything
@ssojyeti2, locking bootloader doesn't wipe data. Stop spreading misinformation. Also how is it easier if you have to flash (or at least boot TWRP) and then flash Magisk zip? To lock BL you need to run one command (fastboot oem lock) and you're done.
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@ssojyeti2, locking bootloader doesn't wipe data. Stop spreading misinformation. Also how is it easier if you have to flash (or at least boot TWRP) and then flash Magisk zip? To lock BL you need to run one command (fastboot oem lock) and you're done.
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How exactly is that spreading misinformation?
Ssojyeti2 just clearly said that flashing magisk doesn't wipe your data or anything. Nothing about locking bootloader...
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@ssojyeti2, locking bootloader doesn't wipe data. Stop spreading misinformation. Also how is it easier if you have to flash (or at least boot TWRP) and then flash Magisk zip? To lock BL you need to run one command (fastboot oem lock) and you're done.
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Stop being so butthurt bro
Mr_Bartek said:
Guys, I know this is XDA but come on. Guy just wants a working phone without the hassle. He didn't ask for root or methods to bypass Safetynet with Magisk! Locking bootloader on an official Global Stable ROM is all he needs.
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Well said. I just got my phone and it's on the Chinese rom. I'm not a rom/flash xda member and I'm leaving my phone on the Chinese rom and stock. Bloat removed or frozen already with a 1.5gb update pending for download tonight (a nice option miui gave me) and a smaller update installed as I switched on the phone. I intend to keep this phone for a few years and I'm not f*cking with anything.
Gapps installed and working perfectly, including contacs sync which was an issue at some point. I haven't tried nfc yet but everything works including irrelevant apps asking for nfc access (lol). Nah, I'll stick with the Chinese rom until there's a compelling reason to change it.
Hello!
I unlocked and rooted my p20 pro with magisk. I have the CLT-L04. I was wondering if someone could help me figure out where to get the updated ota files and how to flash them with fastboot. I have done some reading although it is unclear.
Also unsure if it's worth keeping my phone unlocked since Huawei won't be providing codes in four days.
Best regards
Download firmware here:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
And flash via hurupdater
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
And even you relock your BL, you can use the same code unlock it again.
Great thank you that worked. I can't seem to find the code I used to unlock my bootloader, does it need to be the same? (Not planning on relocking, just curious)
Also my live wallpapers have now disappeared? I would appreciate if anyone have the theme files.
Cheers
side_flip15 said:
Download firmware here:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
And flash via hurupdater
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
And even you relock your BL, you can use the same code unlock it again.
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Hi there bro! Noticed that you might be from Manila, too. I am also using a Huawei P20 Pro and on the verge of rooting. Been using Samsung mobiles for the past 4 years and have rooted all of them. Got the P20 Pro 3 months ago and somehow I cannot go on not having it rooted hehe.
Here are some notes:
1. I got the unlock code for the bootloader 2 days before Huawei stopped giving them out last month.
2. I have downloaded the TWRP (praetorian version)
3. Got Magisk v16.0
4. ADB and fastboot ready for use on mac.
A couple of questions:
1. Is it a good time to root now?
2. Why do some unlock/relock their bootloader??
Looking forward to your pieces of advice. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
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Hi there bro! Noticed that you might be from Manila, too. I am also using a Huawei P20 Pro and on the verge of rooting. Been using Samsung mobiles for the past 4 years and have rooted all of them. Got the P20 Pro 3 months ago and somehow I cannot go on not having it rooted hehe.
Here are some notes:
1. I got the unlock code for the bootloader 2 days before Huawei stopped giving them out last month.
2. I have downloaded the TWRP (praetorian version)
3. Got Magisk v16.0
4. ADB and fastboot ready for use on mac.
A couple of questions:
1. Is it a good time to root now?
2. Why do some unlock/relock their bootloader??
Looking forward to your pieces of advice. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
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Hi,
to answer your questions:
1. Rooting is a personal preference. IF you're rooting to flash customs, there's no really available custom ROMs for this device at the moment. IF you need apps that needs root access and don't care about warranty, then root.
2. Not sure about his one. I don't see any benefit of locking BL aside from the disabling of the annoying "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" warning when booting. Maybe claiming for warranty....
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Hi,
to answer your questions:
1. Rooting is a personal preference. IF you're rooting to flash customs, there's no really available custom ROMs for this device at the moment. IF you need apps that needs root access and don't care about warranty, then root.
2. Not sure about his one. I don't see any benefit of locking BL aside from the disabling of the annoying "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" warning when booting. Maybe claiming for warranty....
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Amazing! I appreciate your input bro. I'll root later tonight. Thanks again! :good:
By the way, do I need to download newer tools for rooting or I have all the things I need?
My Bootloader was unlocked at first with Beta Verizon of Android 10 installed, so sure it would be L3 with bootloader unlocked.
But, then I found a way on XDA to lock the bootloader back by downgrading to Android 9 Pie, from link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5z/help/how-to-lock-bootloader-t4031603
So, this successfully relocked my bootloader and then I upgraded back to Android 10 stable version. Then after upgrading back to Android 10, I did hard reset once. But still when I download the DRM Info App, it still says WideVine L3, with bootloader locked and latest Android 10 Version of the ZenUI installed
Plus here I found one user (dip7g) stating that he did lock bootloader back and got L1 back, but never stated how. Link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5z/help/relocking-bootloader-netflix-hd-t3982629
If any one can help me with getting L1 back, it would be great as I would be giving away this cell phone to my little brother, who likes to stream Prime and Netflix a lot.
I have also attached the Screenshots of the bootloader, DRM Info and About Phone.
Thanks a lot, in advance.
Aarsh.
aarshmajmudar said:
My Bootloader was unlocked at first with Beta Verizon of Android 10 installed, so sure it would be L3 with bootloader unlocked.
But, then I found a way on XDA to lock the bootloader back by downgrading to Android 9 Pie, from link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5z/help/how-to-lock-bootloader-t4031603
So, this successfully relocked my bootloader and then I upgraded back to Android 10 stable version. Then after upgrading back to Android 10, I did hard reset once. But still when I download the DRM Info App, it still says WideVine L3, with bootloader locked and latest Android 10 Version of the ZenUI installed
Plus here I found one user (dip7g) stating that he did lock bootloader back and got L1 back, but never stated how. Link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5z/help/relocking-bootloader-netflix-hd-t3982629
If any one can help me with getting L1 back, it would be great as I would be giving away this cell phone to my little brother, who likes to stream Prime and Netflix a lot.
I have also attached the Screenshots of the bootloader, DRM Info and About Phone.
Thanks a lot, in advance.
Aarsh.
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Hi! Did you relock the bootloader before booting into the rom? I am no expert and this is my first dual slot and relocked android, but I started off with by installing Oreo
(Name of file was WW_ZS620KL_80.30.96.111_MR2_20180921002943_release-user.raw.zip)
despite the instructions saying to use pie. After installing, I booted into fastboot again and relocked the bootloader before having android start (I can't remember if I had to use a fastboot command to switch slots or not). I then started android and drm info said I had Widevine L1, and after manually updating with the fota links, l am still sporting widevine L1. If you update using the the links like I did, 100.04.44.98 to 100.10.107.36 was leading to a 404 and I went through the post and used a full install zip posted sometime February this year. Hope this somehow helps and good luck!
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Hi! Did you relock the bootloader before booting into the rom? I am no expert and this is my first dual slot and relocked android, but I started off with by installing Oreo
(Name of file was WW_ZS620KL_80.30.96.111_MR2_20180921002943_release-user.raw.zip)
despite the instructions saying to use pie. After installing, I booted into fastboot again and relocked the bootloader before having android start (I can't remember if I had to use a fastboot command to switch slots or not). I then started android and drm info said I had Widevine L1, and after manually updating with the fota links, l am still sporting widevine L1. If you update using the the links like I did, 100.04.44.98 to 100.10.107.36 was leading to a 404 and I went through the post and used a full install zip posted sometime February this year. Hope this somehow helps and good luck!
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Thanks I'll try the same. And let's see what happens.
Just to confirm, as I am in latest version of Android 10. I'll try downgrade to oreo, unlock the bootloader and before I boot into Oreo I'll relock it. And see what shows up in DRM info.
Sounds right?
aarshmajmudar said:
Thanks I'll try the same. And let's see what happens.
Just to confirm, as I am in latest version of Android 10. I'll try downgrade to oreo, unlock the bootloader and before I boot into Oreo I'll relock it. And see what shows up in DRM info.
Sounds right?
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Well, I am not sure if it's tied to your bootloader or not. I saw some people talking about some of the earlier releases of android 10 causing the google play certifications being messed up. Here is a link for someone mentioning this issue:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...ota-update-links-update-20-08-t3831794/page80
I'm not sure if you would just need to wipe your data or unlock and relock again. All I can say is I came from Resurrection Remix, used those files, and it worked. I wish I knew more but I am not a developer
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Well, I am not sure if it's tied to your bootloader or not. I saw some people talking about some of the earlier releases of android 10 causing the google play certifications being messed up. Here is a link for someone mentioning this issue:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...ota-update-links-update-20-08-t3831794/page80
I'm not sure if you would just need to wipe your data or unlock and relock again. All I can say is I came from Resurrection Remix, used those files, and it worked. I wish I knew more but I am not a developer
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Same here bro we are from the same team, not developer. Just trying to explore options and it seems that my Play Protect Certification is there and device is certified.
Thanks. I'll trying doing the same procedure again.
aarshmajmudar said:
Same here bro we are from the same team, not developer. Just trying to explore options and it seems that my Play Protect Certification is there and device is certified.
Thanks. I'll trying doing the same procedure again.
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Yeah, I'm having a hard time thinking why it would be different for you. Maybe your bootloader didn't get locked right. Hope redoing the steps does something different this time.
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I can confirm that Netflix is in HD after using above methods:
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Yeah, I'm having a hard time thinking why it would be different for you. Maybe your bootloader didn't get locked right. Hope redoing the steps does something different this time.
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I can confirm that Netflix is in HD after using above methods:
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I'm the unlucky one I guess l, still the same.
And yes one thing I noticed I was unable to change slot/partition after installing latest Asus USB drivers and latest ADB as well. Everything else worked in fast boot except "--set-active=" command
It was showing up as "unknown operation"
aarshmajmudar said:
I'm the unlucky one I guess l, still the same.
And yes one thing I noticed I was unable to change slot/partition after installing latest Asus USB drivers and latest ADB as well. Everything else worked in fast boot except "--set-active=" command
It was showing up as "unknown operation"
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Maybe there are multiple ways of doing this, but I think I did mine by using "fastboot set_active A" Maybe you should update your platform tools if they dont work. I think someone posted an updated version with support for dual slot phones in the twrp install thread. I am a bit crunched for time rn as I just got up and have stuff due tonight.
Thank you bro. I tried everything latest platform tools, driver update, unlocking relocking. but still it is stuck in L3
Still error while trying to change slot/partition
Bootloader is locked, latest Android 10 fota. Still no luck.
So I finally decided to give up trying.
But I highly appreciate your support. Thanks man.
we now order to unlock bootloader??
Fastboot oem unlock?? Is correct??
fastboot flashing unlock
EtherealRemnant said:
fastboot flashing unlock
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this command does not work
Read this thread:
(Guide) Rooting, payload dumper, magisk_patched guides NE2213
Hi all, Thought i'd share a guide on how to get these boot images yourself as well as all the files required, plus the patched boot.img if you just want to go ahead and boot/flash it without obtaining one yourself Please read the process before...
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Is your phone detected in fastboot?
doc.K said:
Is your phone detected in fastboot?
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Yes.. and oem unlock development manager
Α14 firmware
alxioa said:
this command does not work
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Then update your platform tools.
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com
Thanks ..work. new update
Does this work for T-Mobile USA version NE2217?
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Does this work for T-Mobile USA version NE2217?
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No, and OnePlus seems to have no interest in updating its unlock token page since the 9 Pro. I have asked several times and no one in cust. service has any idea what's going on months after release of the NE2217.
I only bought the 10 Pro because I expected to be able to unlock the bootloader, as I did easily with the 8. At this point, I'm looking to sell the 10 Pro.
I upgraded from an unlocked 7 pro. I only got the T-Mobile version because they gave me too good of a deal to pass up. Honestly I'm pretty happy with it stock. There's not much you really need root for anymore unless you're developing. It was a big plus back in the day but not so much anymore.
Does anyone live in USA?, need favor.
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No, and OnePlus seems to have no interest in updating its unlock token page since the 9 Pro. I have asked several times and no one in cust. service has any idea what's going on months after release of the NE2217.
I only bought the 10 Pro because I expected to be able to unlock the bootloader, as I did easily with the 8. At this point, I'm looking to sell the 10 Pro.
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it'll depend on when T-Mobile gives the ok. T-Mobile is subsidizing your phone so you need to play by their rules.
tr4sh80 said:
I upgraded from an unlocked 7 pro. I only got the T-Mobile version because they gave me too good of a deal to pass up. Honestly I'm pretty happy with it stock. There's not much you really need root for anymore unless you're developing. It was a big plus back in the day but not so much anymore.
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Honestly if a service provider is going to tamper with the device, just don't bother with them.
I'm in the UK but the crap I've seen people have with T-Mobile and Verizon is just insane, avoid them like the plague.
I think you'd be better off converting a Chinese phone and that's something I'd avoid more than sleeping on the opposite side of the bed to amber heard.
Go global, unless theres a fool proof way to make it to global.
EE in the UK did this on the Sony z1, I ended up bricking my device, so I sent it back via a third party retailer.
Original - EE.
Retailer - carphone warehouse.
They sent me an unlocked version, with a normal bootloader.
Not sure if that's an option for you. A little convaluted but certainly worked for me.
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does it worked ? with 9 pro all worked great. here its not working.
The token unlock page is finally updated to include the T-Mobile variant, NE2217!