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[LG Optimus 3D] 3dimka:
Hello All,

I managed to unbrick my dead P920 via omap4boot-for_optimus-v1.17b, thanks to hepfull posts on this forum.

I flashed BOOTV21E_AP.bin and BOOTV21E_CP.fls.

I can load into Download Mode (Volume+/USB) and to CWM Recovery (Volume-/3D/Power).

But turning the phone on results in infinite LG logo:

1. Short vibrate, color LG logo, buttons off

2. After 2-3 minutes the buttons turn on

3. Little later there's fancy animation across the LG logo, happens just once and then there's the same logo again.

4. Unresponsive. But can be shut down by a power button.

5. No USB connectivity durin logo.

If the phone is connected to USB during LG logo no device appears in Windows.

The battery appears to get warmed, but there is no indication of charging progress anywhere.

During CWMR session I can see 2 COM ports over USB, also LGE Android Platform Composite USB Device.

I don't have any backup.

I'm kind of out of ideas what I should try to do next. Custom ROMs? SD card? Hardware issue? Logs?

Any hint or help would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

EDIT:

Was able to connect phone to PC using LG driver, and LGMobile Support Tool sees the phone, but recovery option didn't help. The phone shows no progress right after the logo animates. USB battery charging however works and I can see charging progress and animation.

Anyone has something similar? Any hints in which direction to dig?
[LG Optimus 3D] chubas:
Wipe data?
[LG Optimus 3D] krija:
Its not enough. You need to do:

- download one from many stock roms

- connect your phone through the download mode to PC.

- flash new rom with lg flash tool or smartflash

- factory reset

- root

- flash another recovery, if you want.
[LG Optimus 3D] 3dimka:
I would be happy even to reset it to stock, but I'm not sure if CWMR can help me with that.

I though I did flashed V21E with LGFlashTool (BOOTV21E_AP.bin). Do you think it doesn't have Android OS in it?

* Is there a stock P920 ROM I can usewith CWM? Perhaps V21E_00, but all download links I found are dead.

* Should I dig towards KDZ?

* Is there still a way to recover my phone using official LG Mobile support tool?

And I didn't even get to IMEI and Bands part.

All I currently have working on my phone are CWM and omap4boot

Thanks in advance!
[LG Optimus 3D] krija:
These are few links that you might find usefull (stock kdz roms V21E):

For next step you can use the LGextract:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566532

If You are able connect phone to PC using LG drivers and LGMObile Support Tool recognize the phone you can use this:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pr0cl1v1ty:
Okay so I found galaxy note 2 from a craiglist deal, popped in sim card, everything worked great as its a tmobile version but said per seller that it was unlocked. 30 minutes later after the deal my device had been blocked from network use. My sim would no longer work in my older phone, so I called and got that fixed, but I now have a stupid nice phone that im using for a paper weight. Obviously the person who sold it to me either knew it was reported lost or stolen, or reported it after selling it to me, its whatever it happens right.

What are my options? I really want to be able to use this phone and spent a lot of money on it. I appreciate all input.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shazzy1:
Try using another sim card I suppose

Sent from my Xperia Ray
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pr0cl1v1ty:
I did, I even went to the AT&T store and they gave me a new sim card and it worked, made calls, surfed the web for like 10 minutes and the same thing happened.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] darocsfinest1:
the only thing you can do is have the seller call att or tmobile, what ever its branded and tell them they found the devise and att can unblock the imei
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] BACARDILIMON:
Sounds like u was scammed.

Sent from my SGH-T889
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] f4phantomii:
Only other option may be to try it on the other carrier. If it's a TMo phone, try it on ATT and vice versa.

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G1(CM7)--> G2(CM9)--> Note 2 T889 stock (root + multiwindow mod)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pr0cl1v1ty:
Yea, I've been trying to figure out how to lookup the original buyer of this phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] chingoo04:
If it is locked. Unlock and use through other carrier either tmobile or something that uses tmobile network mvno. If u have att note 2.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kabuk1:
Its starting to look like its just not safe to buy this phone off Craigslist...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] prepaidguy9081:
Its not this phone. Its any phone. Run the numbers before you buy like a good consumer

Sent from my SGH-T889
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] KillaHurtz:
I don't know if you guys have reading comprehension problems or what... Dude said he used on tmo for 30 minutes and then got blocked, and then did the same thing with AT&T. For those of you that don't know AT&T and T-Mobile now share their blacklists, meaning it will not work on any carrier that uses any of those towers. Sad to say your best option would be to sell to an international user on celltraderonline. Be very clear that it is on the US blacklist and will not work with AT&T, T-Mobile or their sister carriers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JOSE89178:
Have you tried any T-Mobile or AT&T MVNO's like Simple Mobile or Red Pocket? That might work. If not your pretty much screwed. Unless you use it in another country.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] KillaHurtz:
Wow, I guess you didn't read my post above yours.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dwest3784:
I have been "burnt" also with buying a T-Mo Note 2 on Craigslist. I used my phone for 2 mos before it got blocked from T-Mo. I used the dialer tricked and unlocked the phone and now using it on Straight Talk Att sim. But you are right you can't use it on T-Mo network or any of the mvnos. You can only use it for ATT mvnos. I get 4g speeds and everything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] pbelcomp:
Wow, I guess two people can't answer at the same time.

The posts are just three minutes apart.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JOSE89178:
I guess you read my mind lol. :eek: I never saw your post. I never would of posted something double and make myself look like a fool CD they were less then 3 min apart. So excuse me :banghead:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nccu_eagles:
if the phone has been imei blacklisted it will not work on any united states gsm service that includes straight talk... highly doubt you have a blocked phone working on straight talk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dkim3:
I had another thread going about being blocked on imei.

I just called tmobile and talked to them for about thirty minutes about my situation.

A quick summarization of the conversation is:

- The previous owner has been accused of fraud so that is the reason of the blocked IMEI.

- Can't do anything to unblock it, unless the previous owner retracts ther dues or whatever it is that needs to be payed.

- No third party unlocking will work.

Well for me, I fortunately have his information such as address and phone number and the text conversation still logged on my old phone. Luckily I called him today as a private number to check if he's phone still worked and still does, thank god.

Now I'm planning on calling him up tomorrow and, professionally, tell him my situation. When I met the guy, he didn't seem like a bad guy but hey, never judge a book by it's cover eh.

If he refuses any of these or won't agree to a median than I'll have to take legal actions.

That's my plan that is. I am not going to let $600.00 go to waste on a blocked phone! I'm taking this guy all the way.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kanaiya:
*#06#
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] eurohomie:
not sure but can't you get rid of your IMEI by flashing a bunch of times? I had this happen with my SK4G, my IMEI number under settings was a bunch of 0s. When I called up T-mobile and asked for an unlock code for the phone, it didn't work because my IMEI was screwed up. I ended up having to alter some Hex file in order to unlock it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] yungtexas:
For a lot of people that won't do you any good if they report the phone stolen or decide to break contract and owe dues after the sale of the phone. I've seen instances where a phone was bought and 2 months later it was blacklisted. It's best to buy a phone from someone who bought it cash with proof of purchase. Anything obtained out of contract at a subsidized price is risky
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dwest3784:
Yes my phone is blacklisted from T-Mobile and I am using it with a ATT micro sim from Straight Talk. I have no reason to lie, if I could prove it to you I would!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
AT&T and T-Mobile started IMEI blocking in November 2012. Buying a phone off any second-hand channel is as at least as risky as buying a CDMA handset now for bad ESNs. It's possibly more risky since at least with CDMA handsets you can flash to operate on a MVNO.. not so with GSM phones.

I've read honest listings described as blocked on both AT&T and T-Mobile and all U.S. MVNOs of the two as well as listings being described as blocked by only either T-Mo/AT&T -- it's possible that the blacklist sharing is a YMMV thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dwest3784:
I have seen plenty of bad imei Note 2 on eBay that states that they're unlocked for ATT and can't be used for T-Mobile. All I know is my phone is blacklisted on T-Mobile and I'm now using it on Straight Talk micro ATT sim. When I talked to TMo the customer representative told me that I can get the phone unlocked and I can use it on ATT, hell she and the person with Tech support suggested that I get an third party company to unlock the imei number. What made me mad that I felt Tmo should of had a disclaimer on the BYOD plans stating that this situation could happen. There are alot of phones that are sold second hand and Tmo and ATT should be aware but my main concern is that Tmo has the BYOD plan and didn't think of this situation before. They should at least give you options to buy it outright or payment plan so that way they can make some of the money back that they feel that the company lost. But I'll never buy a second hand phone again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dkim3:
You cannot unblock the imei number. I had my representative say the same thing then i told him that you can't unblock it. He then put me on hold and later came back and told me he talked to his supervisor and said that he was sorry that what he said earlier was false. Once the IMEI is blocked the previous owner needs to settle it out with the provider.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dwest3784:
I knew better than that LOL it was funny that they both would suggest a illegal activity. I think they meant to unlock the phone for other gsm carriers. LOL

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JOSE89178:
Actually my brother has a bad IMEI phone working. He had T-Mobile monthly 4G working for a few weeks then the seller reported stolen and he couldn't use it with T-Mobile or At&t prepaid. I sold him one of my Simple Mobile sim cards, he poped it in, bought the $50 plan and it has been working ever since. This was with a S3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] slim1991:
Thats why u call tmobile on the spot or meet at tmobile store I just got a note 2 off crigs list and so far its great no issues
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] e-motion:
You apparently don't seem to comprehend that that will not help you in the least if the guy who sold it to you ends up claiming it lost or stolen. That doesn't mean it will happen, but that it could happen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ionic7:
Why didn't you check the numbers

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Then you get a bill of sale...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
I keep hearing about a bill of sale but what is it exactly and what does it a accomplish in the event the IMEI is blacklisted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nccu_eagles:
it's a cell phone not a car. no one will give you a receipt or bill of sale not to mention if phone is reported stolen after purchase the imei will still be blocked and phone company will assume your bill of sale was fabricated anyway...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ionic7:
Really its a phone no way
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
What are you going to do with a bill of sale when the IMEI is blacklisted? Whoever you contact will probably just laugh at you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] stevekixs:
It is possible to unblock imeis. But you need the carriers cooperation. (I work for one).

What if you root the phone and then edit the build prop? Can't you change the imei displayed? Not sure if that works.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ionic7:
Its not gpnna get the phone on nut its legal proof they sold it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dark_light:
If I meet someone craigslist at a T-Mobile store and he upgrades to the Note 2 at the store. And I buy it from him, would T-Mobile be able to transfer it to my account? Or could he still block the imei?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Illusive Man:
Reading all such stories convinced me to just get mine from T-Mobile and avoid such issues. Sure, I paid full price, but I don't have to worry about my IMEI being blocked for something nefarious.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cobraboy85:
this type of thing is easy to avoid, you meet at a store, have them check the IMEI make sure it is good, proceed with transaction. you also have them pull up the device's history to verify the person selling the device to you is the owner. it is not difficult.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
Seller can still default on his account after the transaction. Buyer is especially vulnerable if the seller is on a Equipment Installment Plan.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mftek1:
Exactly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] bipoler:
I haven't finished reading the entire thread yet, but my current thoughts are wow you spent $600 on a catfish I mean craiglist device with no type of insurance? Like having the store run the imei before handing over cash and damn for that price you should have bought brand new in box I paid full retail for mines. Thankful my dealings with craigslist has been positive thus far,I guess it's my sixth sense I owe it to. But damn all that money for a device from a stranger so close to full retail value you were better off buying yourself xing out the middle man. If they needed the money what makes you think you can force them to "do the right thing"but to mention admit to insurance fraud and be OUT a device. I live by this motto , don't give what you can't afford to be without!!! Your only peace of mind here is karma buddy, better thinking next time. When I had Nextel I bought devices and didn't care because it was SIM and when I had Sprint I always checked esn right there before paying, I only bought my s3 off craigslist and this was before the imei crap but I won't lose faith in humanity and craigslist just pay attention to people's behavior, if we can't meet inside a T-Mobile store red flag, rush purchaser ,etc. Just protect yourself next time sir

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T-Mobile offering a BYOD plan has nothing to do with scam and fraud, should all companies list all "possible" scenarios? Bring YOUR own device, not a device you bought for cheap from a stranger and you blame the company for your mistake? Wow -_-
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mi7chy:
This thread has been an eye opener. New buyer is vulnerable even if the Craigslist bought phone IMEI was clear and works at purchase. If the original owner bought a bunch on his account for subsidized price, turns around and sells them on Craigslist then defaults on his bills then the new buyer is screwed when it's blocked. Gives me major second thoughts about buying off of Craigslist and worried about the one I just bought the other day that's knock on wood working so far.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] bipoler:
Never in my life this is why I don't read forums because the people who do ignorant name calling, racist stuff etc is fine, but I receive infraction points because I stated honest logical device, how an trolling or attacking someone because I assessed a story THEY posted! It's my opinion and I should be able to state it, I'm human, I've done dumb things before why does everything need to be so "politically correct"I see nothing wrong with my retorts to this thread, it is advice people need to hear, we need more honesty more truth and let's call a spade a spade! For a site full of mostly men you sure act like a bunch of cry babies, it's like tattle tell grow a backbone JEE'T! I've been called out my name, labeled the wrong gender, etc. I've never reported anyone and stranger online can't possibly hurt my feelings. If me telling you to protect yourself next time and be smarter about your dealings online and to other complainer about T-Mobile and there policies or what they need to say is absurd. How this is trolling I haven't the clue, how am I attacking someone who voluntarily post there situations, it's my opinion, and a fair one I might add,I wouldn't tell someone something I wouldn't tell my closet friend or family member, this site is full of overbearing sensitive WO-(men) where the secure people at dang this is hysterical
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] inspron:
To all the gurus out there. What's a legit site to check if an IMEI number has been blacklisted? Thanks I am a newbie.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dwest3784:
I never said it was the company fault, it was clearly fault but at the same time it should still be a disclamer or something. What kind of customers do you think the BYOD plan is targeting huh? People that buy phones off Craig list, EBay or whatever used cellphone store. I have learned my lesson and I'm still enjoying my GN2 on ST. I'm just saying.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrej201:
imposible hahaha you forget flasing your imei

but im not gona talk about it cuz its illegal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cobraboy85:
That is true... in that case I wouldn't buy unless it is paid off. Also easy to check
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
None; it is based on internal databases maintained by T-Mobile and AT&T. It would be useless to have a user-generated one since not even the person who gets burned would have any motivation to tell others that the IMEI as blacklisted.

Yes, but it's crazy since given 2-year contracts you'd have to wait 24 months after a phone was purchased to be 100% sure it won't get blacklisted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cobraboy85:
Not necessarily. You just buy devices that were purchased on a family plan
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
Depends. It hasn't been determined with 100% certainty that IMEI blocking only occurs on defaulted EIP plans.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cobraboy85:
What? That makes no sense. Defaulted payments on a device can only occur on a plan where payment installments happen...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
I've heard allegations of non-EIP devices being blocked. Device was purchased at subsidy but owner did not fulfill the contract and did not pay the ETF.

The question is whether it's worth taking a gamble. It's not really well-understood how IMEI blocking works -- i.e. how they end up blocked, what gets blocked and what doesn't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cobraboy85:
Hmmm... very interesting
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] davidricardo86:
I'm ashamed to admit it but I also got myself in this same situation recently. My note 2 lasted exactly 1 month, then bam, all the sudden I couldn't make calls, or check Internet, nothing. It was my fault for not knowing and now I'd like to find a way to continue using my phone like others have said, by using straight talk.

I paid $500 for my tmobile note 2 phone. What is the value of it now?

I also paid tmobile $50 prepaid monthly payment, can I get that back since I made a mistake or am I SOL?

I'm usually a smart and cautious buyer but this time I messed up big time. Never will I make that mistake again. I hope karma takes care of the guy that sold me this phone. Thanks for the help guys, reall appreciate it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Illusive Man:
The problem with only checking the IMEI number is that at the time you fork over your money the IMEI could be good (the seller hasn't yet cancelled their contract). The best thing to do is ask T-Mobile if the phone was purchased on the EIP. If it has then there is a balance and the risk that the seller could default and leave you with a very expensive brick. When you call T-Mobile the question to ask is not about the IMEI, but about the EIP status.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] davidricardo86:
Not trying to thread jack but since someone mentioned Straight Talk I figured I'd ask here (exact same situation as the OP). Earlier tonight I tired a working AT&T micro sim and was able to make an outgoing call. This confirmed my T889 is still unlocked, even though I recently installed the over the air T-Mobile baseband update. I was worried I had lost my unlock and was going to have to figure out and learn how to flash back to the previous baseband. I'm new to a lot of this so excuse my lack of experience and knowledge.

Anyways, regarding Straight Talk and their sims, which is the correct micro sim I'm suppose to get?

The one that says AT&T compatible?

Or...

The one that says T-Mobile compatible?

I'm being serious, I just don't want to screw this easy choice up. I need to get my phone working again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dwest3784:
I was in the same situation, I just bought the ATT Straight Talk micro sim and it works. I get 4g and everything.

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I have the ATT Straight Talk Micro Sim and it works fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] davidricardo86:
Thanks a million! That answers that.

Any idea what the value is on a blocked/blacklisted MINT 1 month old T889 is worth? Someone wants to buy my phone but i want to be sure im being fair and im not falling into another bad situation. I don't want to be further ripped off and regret this more than I already do. Everything is MINT (including the box), havent even used the OEM charger or headset.

What are the chances of T-Mobile sharing the blacklist with other carriers and banning service from them too?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PhxDroid86:
Sorry for being lazy as I didnt read up on your situation but from what I understand, as long as you have a windows computer and are on a rom with accessibility to your phones qualcomm usb settings then you can recover your info and NV write to phone... checkout galaxynote2root youtube channel and it will show you the programs you need and the generalized idea of what you need to do... threads on xda should help with the rest
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dullhunk:
I would say 250-325 is good price. There are a 100% chance that t-mobile will share blacklists with other carriers, see the link

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/04/10/carriers-to-build-database-to-blacklist-stolen-phones/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] friend'scatdied:
I have seen them go for $450 on eBay which would be just shy of $400 after fees and shipping.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] davidricardo86:
I was going to sell it for $300, minus insured shipping and paypal fees to a USA buyer. So give or take $280 once everything is said and done. Too low maybe?

I've been informed that if I sell it to an international buyer, I can get more from it considering the blacklist/block is meaningless outside the USA. I'm trying to be real careful about this. Like I said, I'm not trying to burn anyone or get burned again. But, I do want to recover as much money as I originally spent ($500). I fully understand that might not be possible.