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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
Hi,
From Google official image download site, there is only one image to download, it doesn't specify XT 1100 or 1103. So one image for all model? I flashed several ROM to My XT1100 , but I cannot get T-Mobile wifi calling to work, so I want to try the factory image. Also where to download the T-Mobile official ROM?
Thanks.
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HTC_FUZE said:
Hi,
From Google official image download site, there is only one image to download, it doesn't specify XT 1100 or 1103. So one image for all model? I flashed several ROM to My XT1100 , but I cannot get T-Mobile wifi calling to work, so I want to try the factory image. Also where to download the T-Mobile official ROM?
Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Oops, nevermind. It states that a link is needed, sorry. I did not read thoroughly while looking for something myself.
HTC_FUZE said:
Hi,
From Google official image download site, there is only one image to download, it doesn't specify XT 1100 or 1103. So one image for all model? I flashed several ROM to My XT1100 , but I cannot get T-Mobile wifi calling to work, so I want to try the factory image. Also where to download the T-Mobile official ROM?
Thanks.
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there is no specific tmobile build, they all work on every single carrier, just as they are supposed to. yes, thats the same build for verizon, att, sprint, tmobile, and uscrfeni8ybwe5p
simms22 said:
there is no specific tmobile build, they all work on every single carrier, just as they are supposed to. yes, thats the same build for verizon, att, sprint, tmobile, and uscrfeni8ybwe5p
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I was linking here, but it says it need a link. I'd guess T-Mo adds there bloatware, but I know you don't need to use it. As you say, it is universal as it's a Nexus. :victory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=56042357
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I was linking here, but it says it need a link. I'd guess T-Mo adds there bloatware, but I know you don't need to use it. As you say, it is universal as it's a Nexus. :victory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=56042357
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tmobile doesnt add any bloatware(having the sim in your phone on first bootup does). att, which has a lot of bloatware, also doesnt add any. but when you boot up the very first time with your sim card in the phone, it sees att, then adds the bloatware. if you boot up without your sim, no bloatware
Thanks. I flashed factory image, however I still cannot get Wifi calling to work. I turned on the airplane mode, turned on wifi, and then turned on Wifi calling (Wifi preferred). Nothing happened. Cannot call any number. I did same on iPhone 6 and it works. How can I trouble-shoot the problem?
If so, flash this fw, and try crom.apk to unlock bl.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N9600/PCT/download/N9600ZHU1ARG6/231774/
Unfortunately my n9600 is held up in customs.
suzook said:
If so, flash this fw, and try crom.apk to unlock bl.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N9600/PCT/download/N9600ZHU1ARG6/231774/
Unfortunately my n9600 is held up in customs.
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I get mine tomorrow. I already have the Puerto Rico firmware downloaded as well. I'll look into the Crom.apk though. I thought it was just for the China firmwares?
jal3223 said:
I get mine tomorrow. I already have the Puerto Rico firmware downloaded as well. I'll look into the Crom.apk though. I thought it was just for the China firmwares?
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Not 100% sure, but the s8+, China fw was needed to unlock bl. Not sure about the s9 though. What carrier you plan on using it on?
suzook said:
Not 100% sure, but the s8+, China fw was needed to unlock bl. Not sure about the s9 though. What carrier you plan on using it on?
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I just got it in. I'm using Verizon and it works straight out of the box! I didn't even have to use the Puerto Rico firmware. I haven't tried the Crom.apk though yet
jal3223 said:
I just got it in. I'm using Verizon and it works straight out of the box! I didn't even have to use the Puerto Rico firmware. I haven't tried the Crom.apk though yet
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Connecting to cdma also? It should I'm assuming. I'm guessing no volte though. My n9600 is held in customs. I'm dying here! Lol
suzook said:
Connecting to cdma also? It should I'm assuming. I'm guessing no volte though. My n9600 is held in customs. I'm dying here! Lol
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Yep! CDMA works as well! I did a test call and even the intelligent caller ID works. Volte does not work on this firmware, but I'm sure it does on the Puerto Rico one. I'm going to wait out the OEM unlock before flashing it though.
jal3223 said:
Yep! CDMA works as well! I did a test call and even the intelligent caller ID works. Volte does not work on this firmware, but I'm sure it does on the Puerto Rico one. I'm going to wait out the OEM unlock before flashing it though.
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Try the attached, for instant oem unlock!
Would it be possible for an N9600 owner to run the Arm64 app and post the camera sensor info please.
Thanks a lot.
jal3223 said:
Yep! CDMA works as well! I did a test call and even the intelligent caller ID works. Volte does not work on this firmware, but I'm sure it does on the Puerto Rico one. I'm going to wait out the OEM unlock before flashing it though.
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Please let us all know how it works out
jal3223 said:
Yep! CDMA works as well! I did a test call and even the intelligent caller ID works. Volte does not work on this firmware, but I'm sure it does on the Puerto Rico one. I'm going to wait out the OEM unlock before flashing it though.
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Any updates?
elevatorguy said:
Any updates?
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Still waiting on root to change the CSC. I have found a Chinese forum that has successfully rooted the 9600, but I'm still waiting on the files to download.
Apparently the only way to really change a CSC (especially from a different model) is to have root and to place the files. I'm fairly certain Volte can be enabled then. It seems all of that info is in the CSC files. Still, other than Volte, everything else is working perfectly even with stock.
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Still waiting on root to change the CSC. I have found a Chinese forum that has successfully rooted the 9600, but I'm still waiting on the files to download.
Apparently the only way to really change a CSC (especially from a different model) is to have root and to place the files. I'm fairly certain Volte can be enabled then. It seems all of that info is in the CSC files. Still, other than Volte, everything else is working perfectly even with stock.
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Does that mean there's some sort of recovery to be able to flash root? Twrp maybe? One other thing do you get band 13?Thanks for the update
elevatorguy said:
Does that mean there's some sort of recovery to be able to flash root? Twrp maybe? One other thing do you get band 13?Thanks for the update
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No, it is a modded Odin file. After using Crom (which is required for bootloader unlock) it accepts modified Odin files via Comsey Odin. Nobody has made a twrp yet though unfortunately.
I'm sure I get band 13 as it is pretty much my only option where I live. Again though, you can't know for sure what band you're on without root as far as I know.
jal3223 said:
No, it is a modded Odin file. After using Crom (which is required for bootloader unlock) it accepts modified Odin files via Comsey Odin. Nobody has made a twrp yet though unfortunately.
I'm sure I get band 13 as it is pretty much my only option where I live. Again though, you can't know for sure what band you're on without root as far as I know.
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Try this app (Cell Mapper):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
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KOLIOSIS said:
Try this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
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Yup! That app worked. Says I'm on band 13 now. I get great signal with it so far.
jal3223 said:
Still waiting on root to change the CSC. I have found a Chinese forum that has successfully rooted the 9600, but I'm still waiting on the files to download.
Apparently the only way to really change a CSC (especially from a different model) is to have root and to place the files. I'm fairly certain Volte can be enabled then. It seems all of that info is in the CSC files. Still, other than Volte, everything else is working perfectly even with stock.
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Link to this Chinese forum with root for our n9600, please
lawtq said:
Link to this Chinese forum with root for our n9600, please
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The file is located at: Here
You have to join the site to be able to download, but there is a workaround using a chrome extention: Here
I was finally able to download the file and everything (2.1 GB) and it definitely looks legit. You basically Odin the China rom so that you can use the Crom (bootloader unlock) app. Then just sign out of your Samsung and Google accounts, reboot into Download, Load the modded AP file and flash. It has screenshots included as well. It is apparently rooted with Magisk (Preinstalled) and there are screenshots showing Xposed working as well.
All of the instructions are in Chinese, so I just cut and paste everything into Google translate and got a rough translation. I'll try my best to upload the downloaded file to Mega or somewhere, but the only internet that I have right now is Mobile. I am not at home right now, so I can't give it a try (Plus I'm a little nervous!!! haha). So if anyone wants to give it a go, please let us know how it goes. The guy that uploaded it has been a member of that site for a long time now and has a reputation on the site. I'm guessing the site is like the Chinese version of XDA or something.
jal3223 said:
The file is located at: Here
You have to join the site to be able to download, but there is a workaround using a chrome extention: Here
I was finally able to download the file and everything (2.1 GB) and it definitely looks legit. You basically Odin the China rom so that you can use the Crom (bootloader unlock) app. Then just sign out of your Samsung and Google accounts, reboot into Download, Load the modded AP file and flash. It has screenshots included as well. It is apparently rooted with Magisk (Preinstalled) and there are screenshots showing Xposed working as well.
All of the instructions are in Chinese, so I just cut and paste everything into Google translate and got a rough translation. I'll try my best to upload the downloaded file to Mega or somewhere, but the only internet that I have right now is Mobile. I am not at home right now, so I can't give it a try (Plus I'm a little nervous!!! haha). So if anyone wants to give it a go, please let us know how it goes. The guy that uploaded it has been a member of that site for a long time now and has a reputation on the site. I'm guessing the site is like the Chinese version of XDA or something.
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I shall give it a go...
woahh said:
I shall give it a go...
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Awesome! Just remember you have to Odin the China ROM from Sammobile. It has OEM unlock available right out the gate.
jal3223 said:
The file is located at: Here
You have to join the site to be able to download, but there is a workaround using a chrome extention: Here
I was finally able to download the file and everything (2.1 GB) and it definitely looks legit. You basically Odin the China rom so that you can use the Crom (bootloader unlock) app. Then just sign out of your Samsung and Google accounts, reboot into Download, Load the modded AP file and flash. It has screenshots included as well. It is apparently rooted with Magisk (Preinstalled) and there are screenshots showing Xposed working as well.
All of the instructions are in Chinese, so I just cut and paste everything into Google translate and got a rough translation. I'll try my best to upload the downloaded file to Mega or somewhere, but the only internet that I have right now is Mobile. I am not at home right now, so I can't give it a try (Plus I'm a little nervous!!! haha). So if anyone wants to give it a go, please let us know how it goes. The guy that uploaded it has been a member of that site for a long time now and has a reputation on the site. I'm guessing the site is like the Chinese version of XDA or something.
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jal3223 said:
Awesome! Just remember you have to Odin the China ROM from Sammobile. It has OEM unlock available right out the gate.
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I waited 7 days for my my OEM unlock button to appear I pressed it and it factory reset it but when I go back to developer options the option to OEM unlock is in there no more:silly:
This guide will setup your Qualcomm Galaxy S9/S9+ for use on Verizon Wireless
I have not had any tester for the SM-G9600 but myself and several others have tested and confirmed this to be working on SM-G9650
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP EVERYTHING BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS GUIDE!!!
I am not responsible for any bricks, soft or hard, and not responsible for lost or corrupt imei/efs
Boot into TWRP and select backup.
Tap "Select Storage"
I recommend you backup everything to an extSDCard.
Select Boot, System, Data (if you want), and Carrier Configs
You can backup each one seperately or altogether.
Next select Backup again and select EFS only.
This backup is extremely important!!!!!
keep it stored somewhere online or somewhere safe.
If EFS gets broken and you do not have a backup you will not have a functioning phone. This partition is where your imei is stored.
Now, flash this file S9+_ODM_combo_ATTVZWUSCTMO.zip
Reboot to system and go through Setup Wizard if you have not done so already.
Now boot to TWRP again and flash this file Verizon_EFS_IMEI.zip
Do not flash both at the same time, you will be stuck in a ForceClose loop at Setup Wizard if you have not completed it already.
Now reboot and enjoy Verizon functionality with 2g, 3g, 4g, volte, and wifi-calling!!
If there are any issues let me know and myself and others will do our best to help resolve any issue.
Edit: Updating with a zip that is compatible with pie.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397894553
Wifi calling does not work just yet but we will get it fixed and upload it as soon as we can.
Courtesy of @Krog18 and @stang5litre
Thanks guys!
This also works on T-Mobile using this T-Mobile_EFS_IMEI.zip instead of the Verizon_EFS_IMEI.zip thanks to @klabit87
I dont see the verizon-imei.zip in OP's post. I'd like to give it a try, or if someone could repost it please. Thank you.
sd_N said:
I dont see the verizon-imei.zip in OP's post. I'd like to give it a try, or if someone could repost it please. Thank you.
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It's there as a hyperlink
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603860004
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klabit87 said:
It's there as a hyperlink
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603860004
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Ok, sorry. Didn't see it first time around. Thank you.
Hi! i have an G9600 variant, and i want to flash Pie but there is not an oficial rom for that version. Is there any variant i can install to? like the G965U which has the Snapdragon processor too
thanks
RizziCN said:
Hi! i have an G9600 variant, and i want to flash Pie but there is not an oficial rom for that version. Is there any variant i can install to? like the G965U which has the Snapdragon processor too
thanks
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Pie will come for our models soon. Just be patient.
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klabit87 said:
Pie will come for our models soon. Just be patient.
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I was told March by Samsung Care about a half hour ago, sorry this was for 960U1
wilmesg said:
I was told March by Samsung Care about a half hour ago.
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You were told wrong.
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You were told wrong.
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Just saying what the Samsung Expert stated!
Op updated with pie compatible zip for vzw, tmo, att, usc, and xaa.
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Op updated with pie compatible zip for vzw, tmo, att, usc, and xaa.
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Would you be able to help get verizon working on the g9750, hong kong s10/s10+?
I have a g955U, a g9750, a verizon sim and a sprint sim. If I can help with anything let me know.
Right now, AFAIK, I only have 4g working, mms only works with 3rd party apps, no carrier aggregation, no 2g or 3g, pretty sure VOLTE works, no wifi calling.
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Would you be able to help get verizon working on the g9750, hong kong s10/s10+?
I have a g955U, a g9750, a verizon sim and a sprint sim. If I can help with anything let me know.
Right now, AFAIK, I only have 4g working, mms only works with 3rd party apps, no carrier aggregation, no 2g or 3g, pretty sure VOLTE works, no wifi calling.
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I only developed the install instructions and tested methods. Krog18 and stang5litre did the work of getting the zips compiled together. But I would suggest opening the zips in this thread and replacing the files in there with s10 files. Of course you'll at least need root.
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Ok cool, I can give it a shot...
Right now it's only speculation that John wu's magisk/root method works on g9750, I suppose I can try it, or just have to wait for confirmed root on my device.
I'm about to purchase an SM-G9650/DS
is there anything I need to look for to get it to work on vzw, as per this guide?
Have any of you guys successfully tried to see if you can get CDMA on the SM-G9750 Galaxy S10 Plus yet?
I tried this on pie with the pie mod and all I can connect to is CDMA 3g no 4g? Any ideas?
SM-G9600
Hi, I have a G9600 that I would like to install a verizon firmware on to but I am new to the scene. I would be happy to test out the firmware but I feel like I am missing a few steps in the process...
recursive_x said:
Hi, I have a G9600 that I would like to install a verizon firmware on to but I am new to the scene. I would be happy to test out the firmware but I feel like I am missing a few steps in the process...
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No need for Verizon firmware. Just use whatever firmware comes with your device and follow the instructions. Then let me know if you have any issues.
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I'm just running into this after years of hoping for a bootloader unlockable S9 that I can use on Verizon. So much appreciated to Krog18, stang5litre and klabit87 for all your time and help! Quick question, I'm going to try and buy one today, but I see that on Amazon there are two G9650's. One is dual sim and the other is single sim. But they both say that their G9650's. Will this work on either? Because I will definitely go for the dual sim if that's the case. Thank you again!
Hello Guys,
So I bought a pixel 5 from the US (through amazon "003.C1"). When it arrived to my country (Bahrain) I realized that 5g is locked by google to few carriers only.
and I realised that both 5g and VOLTE is not working even though they work just find with my brother S20 Ultra.
I rooted my phone in hope to find a way to enable 5g and VOLTE.
is there anyway to unlock it ? i heard oneplus users had to change a file.
I was able to locate the carrier MBN files. Im not sure though if I can just edit them or I will have to have them edited through magisk. it seems like the files are getting regenerated on boot. unsure though
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I was able to locate the carrier MBN files. Im not sure though if I can just edit them or I will have to have them edited through magisk. it seems like the files are getting regenerated on boot. unsure though
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Can you please share that files with us?
maybe i can help
mordof said:
Can you please share that files with us?
maybe i can help
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_mj51aH-0ZIuBlW4Zvt177QVV6sCM9xi/view
here you go
sorry I shouldve share them earlier
also there are a lot of information shared by NetworkMonster on Twitter regards the 5g locked issue on the pixel 5.
https://twitter.com/NetMonsterApp/status/1324488802254114816
I tried to reach out to him for more info on how to modify them
will share more details if I get a response
View attachment 5137567
In the file
generic/common/Default/Default/mcfg_sw.mbn
i can see that Bahrain, Qatar and many other countries seem to be commented.
Maybe that's something we need to modify ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/activate-volte-om-pixel-4xl-android-11-r-t4163217
I tried using the patch in this thread. Interestingly enough after using it now I can see the VOLTE option in the settings. However it doesn't seem to work. Even when enabled whenever I'm on a phone call I can't use the internet
I got the UK variant to Kuwait, same problem no VoLTE no 5G
Slorks said:
I got the UK variant to Kuwait, same problem no VoLTE no 5G
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I dont think the variant matters, I think all variants will work with all certified carriers.
I believe somehow we need to add the profile of our carrier to allow for both 5g and VOLTE to be enabled.
If you are willing and rooted try the one on this thread, it is suppose to be for KSA Stc but it might work with yours, however i do not think it will enable 5g, but it might enable VOLTE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/activate-volte-om-pixel-4xl-android-11-r-t4163217
What happen pro ? any updates ??
I tried few things with no luck so far.
I tried to unpack the magisk module on this thread and replace the the one mbn he use with others. There is one problem with that though. I cant find an mbm file from a 5G phone that i can replace the original with..
If we can have mbm from another phone that support 5g we might be able to be able to enable 5g.
Another problem is that i do not understand these files well and im not sure if i can just modify one or have to replace it, would appreciate it if anyone got a resource or something i can read to help me understand how these files work and if i can create one from scratch
I succesfully managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Essentially you need root and QPST tool to modify the carrier policy.
alawii_shark said:
I tried few things with no luck so far.
I tried to unpack the magisk module on this thread and replace the the one mbn he use with others. There is one problem with that though. I cant find an mbm file from a 5G phone that i can replace the original with..
If we can have mbm from another phone that support 5g we might be able to be able to enable 5g.
Another problem is that i do not understand these files well and im not sure if i can just modify one or have to replace it, would appreciate it if anyone got a resource or something i can read to help me understand how these files work and if i can create one from scratch
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I think that in order to enable VoLTE, MBN files need to be modified. But in the case of 5G, modification of carrier policy is enough. I originally posted about 5G and VoLTE in another thread and I'll also provide more details here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83964575&postcount=15
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I succesfully managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Essentially you need root and QPST tool to modify the carrier policy.
I think that in order to enable VoLTE, MBN files need to be modified. But in the case of 5G, modification of carrier policy is enough. I originally posted about 5G and VoLTE in another thread and I'll also provide more details here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83964575&postcount=15
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Will give it a try once I'm home and will update back. I really wish it works. But ain't it hard to get to QOST with pixel 5. I tried few times but I will look into the post in your thread and check again
Lemon200 said:
I succesfully managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Essentially you need root and QPST tool to modify the carrier policy.
I think that in order to enable VoLTE, MBN files need to be modified. But in the case of 5G, modification of carrier policy is enough. I originally posted about 5G and VoLTE in another thread and I'll also provide more details here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83964575&postcount=15
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Also I have a question did you flash nsg_sepolicy_v1.1.zip through magisk or did you skip this ?
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Also I have a question did you flash nsg_sepolicy_v1.1.zip through magisk or did you skip this ?
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I did flash it some days ago when experimenting, but I’m not sure if it impacts the end result.
[QUOTE = "alawii_shark, โพสต์: 83942369, สมาชิก: 5111062"]
สวัสดีทุกคน,
ฉันจึงซื้อพิกเซล 5 จากอเมริกา (ผ่าน amazon "003.C1" ) เมื่อมาถึงประเทศของฉัน (บาห์เรน) ฉันตระหนักว่า 5g ถูกล็อคโดย Google สำหรับผู้ให้บริการเพียงไม่กี่รายเท่านั้น
และฉันก็ตระหนักว่าทั้ง 5g และ VOLTE ไม่ทำงานแม้ว่าจะใช้งานได้กับ S20 Ultra พี่ชายของฉันก็ตาม
ฉันรูทโทรศัพท์ด้วยความหวังว่าจะพบวิธีเปิดใช้งาน 5g และ VOLTE
จะมีการปลดล็อกหรือไม่ ฉันได้ยินมาว่าผู้ใช้ oneplus ต้องเปลี่ยนไฟล์
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741670324 said:
[QUOTE = "alawii_shark, โพสต์: 83942369, สมาชิก: 5111062"]
สวัสดีทุกคน,
ฉันจึงซื้อพิกเซล 5 จากอเมริกา (ผ่าน amazon "003.C1" ) เมื่อมาถึงประเทศของฉัน (บาห์เรน) ฉันตระหนักว่า 5g ถูกล็อคโดย Google สำหรับผู้ให้บริการเพียงไม่กี่รายเท่านั้น
และฉันก็ตระหนักว่าทั้ง 5g และ VOLTE ไม่ทำงานแม้ว่าจะใช้งานได้กับ S20 Ultra พี่ชายของฉันก็ตาม
ฉันรูทโทรศัพท์ด้วยความหวังว่าจะพบวิธีเปิดใช้งาน 5g และ VOLTE
จะมีการปลดล็อกหรือไม่ ฉันได้ยินมาว่าผู้ใช้ oneplus ต้องเปลี่ยนไฟล์
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English pls