yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] amit@12:
Hey guys here's a way to change or edit your google play account without hard reset

Download es file explorer or any root explorer

Mount as R/W

Go to /data/system

delete Accounts.db file

Reboot and done

Enjoy your new google account:thumbup:

Hit thanks if i helped
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Charlie Mouse:
Does anyone know how to make Media Player's Media Library default to the storage card rather than 'My Device'? I had it working and I am pretty sure I changed a registry setting to do it but I did a hard reset yesterday and cant find the setting anymore. It's driving me nuts, I know it should be there somewhere but its not!

Could someone have a look in their registry under:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer

And see if there is a setting somewhere called 'defaultLocation' or something like that. I remember I changed it from a 0 to a 1 to get it to default to the Card.

Cheers.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Charlie Mouse:
So, has nobody got a registry editor installed then? Anybody?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] kta:
I have nothing of the sort in my registry. Sorry!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Charlie Mouse:
Cheers for the reply!

Anyone else had a look?

It was definitely there before I did a hard reset. I've got a UK T-Mobile MDA Compact and before the hard reset it had the standard setup. After the reset I cancelled all the ext-rom stuff. Dont know if this helps anyone at all...
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Charlie Mouse:
Found it!!!

For those that are interested, if you want the media player library to default to the Storage Card change the following registry setting from a 0 to a 1:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences\LastLibraryIndex
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] ill-tempered:
Great, I didn't have the key on mine but added it and worked well, now i don't have to go through that lousy step anymore!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] reddall:
Reg Hack for Media Library Location

I tried the suggested registry change on my HTC P3600 (WM6) but it didn't work - still default library rather than the storage card any ideas? Have i done it right has anyone got this to work with WM6/WMP10????
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] ayyu3m:
for reddall and others, who wud wana do it properly...

if you dont see the key LastLibraryIndex jus create it in the said path

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences

most importantly the value type shud be REG_DWORD and value 1 in decimal

voila! ur wmp will open in storage card or ur last used location
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] stewarttech:
Omnia

Just got an Omnia, and interestingly it is defaulted to My Storage with that regkey, however as I want to use my MicroSD for music etc, set the value to 2
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duhvietboy:
So I have this lg optimus one for a long time, I installed cm10.1 on it about 5 or 6 months ago, I had problem with the bb, they helped me, but now I got a new phone. I factory reset everything/cache partitions etc. Then I installed the old bb fix on it again so I could give it to someone. But now, I installed it, but it still says unknown under baseband. I went to check the phone status and stuff. But underneath imei..... unknown!!! What can I do???? Will going back to stock froyo fix it??
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duhvietboy:
Anyone .....???? Please help me out
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grigtm:
use LGMDP to install stock rom, it will update to newbb
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duhvietboy:
Can you please give me the link and instructions? I'm a newb
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grigtm:
here is the thread for tool and explanations http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1324105

for stock roms for each country/region, post 2 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1824618

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it is very important that the precess of flashing should not be interrupted in any way, the result will be a hardbrick

it is very important to read all sticky and FAQ threads in all forums
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tveten:
Xx
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duhvietboy:
Ok. Thx
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duhvietboy:
How come it doesnt have U.S?
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duhvietboy:
This is really confusing. I need someone to explain to menwhat to do, dont give me links, I'm a newb. So can someone help me. I just want it back to froyo 2.2 with imei, baseband etc.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xcution:
Hello, i got my s4 from a metro pc dealer today, it's a new model SGH-M919N, is there an unlock out there? the unlock method for (SGH-M919N) does not work(*#27663368378#)?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xcution:
unlock

I just need to know if there is an unlock for the new model from Metro-pc??plz any help?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxKINGxX2580:
Metro PCS*

And you mean carrier unlock? You can't. Metro is a CDMA carrier. You can only unlock gsm phones like at&t and T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] knightsh:
Metro's galaxy s4 is supposed to be their first gsm phone since T-mobile took over. The phone is supposed to be just like our version. Not sure about unlocking, why would you need to anyway?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xcution:
any suggestions??

I am going to my home country next month and i need it unlocked to work?please any help or ill have to return it??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xcution:
yeah, its carrier unlocked im looking, it's locked to Metro, any suggestions?? can u tell me if this is legit and would work?? https://www.fastgsm.com/en/samsung/m919n/unlocking
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxKINGxX2580:
Oh yeah i forgot about that. I think that the galaxy s4 is using T-Mobile's GSM network so i think that that website is legit.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xcution:
ok...it cost 29.99 so ill try this method before i take it to a unlock phone shop and if none of this works out, im returning it for a refund??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxKINGxX2580:
What are you returning for a refund? I don't think you can get a refund for the code. For the phone, why would you return it just because you can't unlock it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reignogleph MMXI:
MetroPCS's policy is that you can unlock the phone after using it with MetroPCS for three months -- they'll actually do it for you.

However, you can unlock it before that if you find the correct instructions. And, yes, it will work with any GSM network.

My question is this: Are there any differences between the M919 and M919N that would prevent the procedure for unlocking a T-Mobile M919 from working with the M919N?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtmedeiros:
I have tried the procedures and get to persosha256 area of the debugging menu and it just brings me back to the main menu so that does not work. the weird thing is is that when I put a t-mobile sim in the phone, or any SIM for that matter, it does not read that there is a SIM card at all. I think metro programs the phone with the SIM number and service mode when they activate service. It's not that it is locked, but rather that it won't even register a SIM card other than metropcs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reignogleph MMXI:
Unbelievable!

I've been on the phone with MetroPCS ever since I read your response. So far, I'm getting two conflicting stories. Salespeople at stores are saying that you get an unlocking code after three months of owning the S4. The official customer service line rep has said that the issue of not being able to use the phones with other carriers is pissing off customers and the issue will be resolved very soon. I have yet to speak with a few other CS people onsite and possibly a supervisor to get a less sketchy response.

At this point, it sounds as though either salespeople are lying or official customer service doesn't know what it's talking about.

I've spoken to three salespeople at different locations -- two in different stores in NYC, one in White Plains -- and all repeat the same unlocking in three months speech that got me to buy the phone in the first place.

It sounds as though the issue will likely be resolved, but what I'd like to know is why this particular phone is posing problems in the first place when no other GSM carrier has had this issue.

Thanks for making me aware of this, sgtmedeiros.

MetroPCS seems profoundly disorganized. Half the people in customer service look at the wrong (non-GSM) map when you ask about S4 coverage and deny you can get reception in places where I've already gotten it.

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Finally got through to a supervisor in corporate and she said your SIM should be recognized; that she has been getting reports the phone's tested and works with other GSM carriers. She wants me to call her back early next week and claims she'll have a definitive answer to my questions and a response to your situation.

However, you're the one who's having the issue. Have you tried contacting them as well?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtmedeiros:
I have talked to a couple of representatives here and the issue seems to be with imei pairing. when activated, the device is programmed to only pick up a certain sim card. If the sim card inserted into the device is not that card, then the phone will not even recognize that there is a sim card at all. ridiculous!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy1214:
Yes the metro pcs s4 can be unlocked i have mine unlocked!!!!!!!

Ok so the metropcs s4 can be unlocked like many people out there might now this all ready but the s4 from metro is the SGH-M919N

REMOVE THE N AN WHAT ARE YOU LEFT WITH WELL ( THE T-MOBILE S4 ) remember the metropcs s4 is just like the T-mobile s4 only thing the N at the back is to categorizes what company its from.

ok so now the best part of this message u want to unlock it well u cant call metro because they wont provide the unlock code trust me i tried an dont call tmobile either -_\ !!

Warning

THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY AN ITS NOT A FREE UNLOCK AGAIN THIS IS NOT A FREE UNLOCK

THE TOOL I USED TO UNLOCK MINE WAS THE Unlock Client TOOL just search the name in Google an it should be the first option!

REMEMBER DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1: DOWNLOAD THE TOOL RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

2: LOOK UP MODEL! LOOK UP MODEL UNDER THIS (M919) DO NOT PUT THE N AT THE BACK OF THE MODEL JUST LEAVE IT OUT

3: PRESS ATL+X YOU SHOULD GET A MESSAGE SAYING DIRECT UNLOCK ACTIVATED MAKE SURE U GET THIS MESSAGE BEFORE GOING TO STEP 4

4: AFTER YOU HAVE PUT IN THE MODEL NUMBER READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IT WILL GIVE YOU PLEAS FOLLOW AS THEY ARE WRITTEN!!!!

5: ADD CREDIT TO THE PROGRAM

6: PUT IN EMAIL THAT YOU ADD CREDITS FROM AN CLICK ON SEARCH AN THE PHONE WILL UNLOCK

Hopes this helps an pleas pass it on ^_^

I work for metroPCS
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ragarwal74:
Unlock Metro PCS based Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919N

I read the listing of the "fastgsm" guy very carefully. He specifically says that he does not unlock the m919n for USA!.. Be careful.

...

I was able to buy a the unlock from eBay: search for "M919N Unlock"

Some really helpful guy send me 2 codes in the email - 12 hours after payment.

I initially got 2 codes from him:

1ST CODE: SERVICE PROVIDER unlock PIN: XXXXXXXX (8 numeric digits); and

2ND CODE: SIM network unlock PIN: XXXXXXXX (8 numeric digits).

He said that the phone will first prompt for the 1st code and then prompt for the 2nd code.

Here's what happened:

Inserted a non Metro PCS micro SIM.

I plugged in the 1st code... and the same screen came back. tried the 1st code again on the same screen... the same screen came back again... tried the 2nd code on the same input box ... phone read "Wrong Code Entered 3 times, you must reboot"

F***ED.:confused:.. I thought... The phone was still working on Metro PCS.

Wrote back to the guy and asked him what's up -- sent him my other phone number. Received a call back, almost instantly.

He said (Korean accent) that he did not realize that the phone needed 3 codes (WTF?). He gave me another code that I wrote down on a piece of paper. Asked him to hang with me while I do this....

Inserted non Metro PCS micro SIM again.. and booted.

Phone prompted for Service Provider PIN: <<entered the new 8 digit PIN>> <enter>

Phone prompted for SIM network unlock PIN: <<entered the 2nd CODE from email>>

clicked <enter>

Voila... Phone unlocked! :laugh:

.. was kinda scared there for a moment! ... all good now!

if anyone wants to know ...

Ebay Item #121166155845

it was $44.95.. kinda pricey... but hey... if the phone's unlocked!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy1214:
NOT FASTGSM ITS UnlockClient.co

my listing isnt for fast gsm its for UnlockClient.co an its only 15 bucks an its no code it unlocks the phone directly u dont need to wait for codes to be sent to u it unlocks there an then at ur computer an customer support is very fast
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hacktacular:
I was thinking...since the metropcs variant uses the tmobile network I wonder if an unlock code from an M919 will work to unlock it.

Has anyone tried this method. I have confirmed that the SIM card in the metropcs is infact a tmobile SIM.

I am just thinking out loud. I guess I could try it but I dont know of a reputable unlock site I could try it with who will refund me if it doesnt work.

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Have you confirmed this to work? I sent an email to these folks and asked if it would work on the M919N and they said "not yet"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy1214:
Yes it works

Yes it works because my metro pcs s4 is unlocked n that's how i unlocked mine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] danyvw:
My story is unique. For another reason I flashed my MetroPCS SGH-M919N with T-Mobile firmware as a result I got a SGH-M919 with UVUAMDL firmware, took a chance and went to fastgsm, paid unlock as T-Mobile SGH-M919, download app and unlocked my phone. A week later flash metro pcs firmware back to SGH-M919M UVUAMF2 and my phone still unlocked, I can put any SIM from anywhere on it working flawlessly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hacktacular:
It is my understanding that flashing has nothing to do with the portion of the phone that controls locked ir unlocked. So flashing doesnt cbange that at all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] danyvw:
Agree. That's why you can use fastgsm and put T-Mobile device instead Metro when they ask you and unlock using the software instead of getting just the codes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hacktacular:
Can you point me to the tmo you flashed? I want to do it exactly as you did.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] danyvw:
Just flash t-mobile stock firmware UVUAMDL using Odin on your Metro S4. But you dont have to do this in order to unlock your phone. I had to do that because my phone was soft bricked and at that time there was no firmware for the Metro GS4 UVUAMF2 and the only solution I found was to flash the t-mobile firmware. Being there I took a chance and went to fastgsm and unlock my device as if it were a factory t-mobil GS4. But I think you can unlock at fastgsm with Metro stock firmware too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hacktacular:
Appreciate it bud, Im testing both ways to get a result. Going to bite the bullet on fastgsm with stock and select m919 to see if it will work.

If not Im going to flash the tmo fw and try again. Ill report back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] danyvw:
Good luck and keep us updated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Claufjdia:
You can only unlock gsm phones like at&t and T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] danyvw:
And any new Metropcs GS3 and all GS4 because they are GSM. Metro is now part of T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hacktacular:
UPDATE I flashed the TMO rom. I can get bot unlockclient and fastgsm to detect the phone but they both FAIL to read.

I am going to try a few more things but if you and techguy could please post your baseband versions I would be appreciative.

I also wanted to know how I could downgrade my baseband to match the rom version as I beleive this may be the reason the WIFI wont turn on with the tmobile rom.

I guess I need to flash a kernel? or radio? I dont know enough but I am not done YET!!

So far NO LUCK on unlocking.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] danyvw:
Just wipe data/ Factory restore then download M919UVUAMDL directly from here:

http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SGH-M919

Flash with Odin and you will get a fresh T-Mobile Galaxy S4 like it comes from factory or you can flash this one andyou will get the original Metropcs M919NUVUAMF2

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxJFwkvU-C2McW5zU0RWQ01hM2s/edit?usp=sharing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sd_N:
yes

I did mine thru them. Worked perfect.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rwalker73:
Guys, easiest, and free way to do it is just to wait 3 months. MetroPCS WILL give you the unlock codes, with no problem, the policy is you have to wait for 90 days after putting a GSM device on your account. Simple. Just go into a corporate store and start the process as we have to send an email to a department to get it started. Save your money on paying for an unlock unless you just have it to spare like that. (I work in a MetroPCS corporate location in Atlanta, Ga)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reignogleph MMXI:
For the first time since acquiring my S4, I can say that R. Walker's comment is correct.

I purchased my phone on July 14 and today (October 14) was the first day I had access to the unlocking codes. I called MetroPCs and an operator confirmed my eligibility, created a ticket for the unlocking process and gave me the ticket number.

According to the gentleman who initiated the ticket, I will receive the codes within three business days. If everything goes well, I'll return to this thread on Friday and tell you how things went.

When you call to ask for the unlocking code, the person who speaks to you will check to see whether your account has ever been suspended. If it hasn't, they'll check to see whether 90 days have passed. If enough time has passed, then, apparently, you're good and the codes are available at no charge.

* * * *​

I'd been trying for months to get an answer about those elusive codes and was told so many different things that I had no faith: A rep at the corporate office in Harlem told me to ask for her by name, then went on "on sudden vacation" (as someone there said) after promising to give me a definitive answer months ago. Ordinary MetroPCs employees had since told me various odd things such as these: (1) the locking codes don't actually exist ("because why would you leave MetroPCS?") and (2) I had to wait an additional three months.

All of that seems to be over now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joseluiis1385:
m919n unlock done!!!

I unlocked it by converting the m919n to a m919..... metro pcs version to Tmobile then you can try *# codes it does work..... flash tmobiles stock rom using odin.....I think its better having a tmobile version s4 than a metro pcs..... if you need the stock rom let me know.... hope this helps out!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KB0SDQ:
The best way is to wait for 90 days of activation. If you can not wait that long you can use this ebay seller. I used them tonight they were great cost is $20 done in less then 20 minutes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-CODE-Unlocking-Service-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-SIV-S-4-IV-AT-T-I337-/261302468187?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd6d73e5b They just did my sgh-m919n S4 metropcs phone I popped a different sim in and it worked right to the home screen.

I would definatly recommend them.

Hope this helps,

ciao,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Not reading sim

I converted my metro s4 to a tmobile one using odin. Followed the fastgsm directions and now the phone wont read my tmobile sim. It doesnt ask for the unlock code but just says "no service". When i go into mobile networks in settings it says there is no sim.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reignogleph MMXI:
In retrospect, I wonder whether the problem is MetroPCS's firmware for the phone or a simple decision on their part to withhold the locking code for three months for a phone that shipped that way from Samsung:

Check this article.

In point of fact, I bought my phone on July 14, but the symptoms of region lock sound suspiciously like those of the MetroPCS S4, don't they?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Anybody?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rooqy:
Has anybody heard or find a working unlock method?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hacktacular:
I unlocked mine flashing to T-Mobile firmware and then used fast gsm to get unlocked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KB0SDQ:
rooqy,

check my previous post #35 I used these folks from ebay and they unlocked it.Did not have to change firmware or any of that. SO I put the metro sim back in and was back on metro.

Hope this helps,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
There's an app call RegionLockAway that had been confirmed to SIM unlock the M919N. I used it to unlock my M919 also. Does require ROOT.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.regionlockaway

There's an xda thread that he has the app you can download but if you can get from Play Store to support a great dev. Chainfire.

☞ Sent from here☜???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] alexbarel:
Tmobile rom

Please provide a link for the stock rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MutilatedFlame:
Free Unlock

Someone brought me the m919n to unlock. It had not been activated yet and as such its origin is questionable. However, I am not the one guarding the gates of the Elysian Fields and I provide this information for possible scenarios. This is what worked for me, your mileage may vary.

I initially rooted it using Odin 3.07 and the CF Auto Root for the m919. I then installed RegionLock Away. I used this and attempted to use my AT&T sim multiple times and multiple reboots. this did not work. I then used Odin again and flashed the stock T-Mobile m919 rom. I rooted again using the same method. RegionLock Away was still installed. I inserted my AT&T sim again. I waiting at the lock screen while it said searching. Eventually it locked and I was able to make a call. I then returned it to the person and they installed a T-Mobile sim which locked on as well.

Hopefully this can help someone out.

Note: I may be a first time poster here, but am certainly a long time dweller and no stranger to electronics wizardry of all sorts.

Edit: Kudos to baseballfanz for giving me the idea in his post a few up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] revized:
this is a metropcs thread , where is the metropcs stock rom? or is metropcs not good enough for xda?:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
Search us your friend.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446497

☞ Sent from here☜???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allein8:
Baseballfanz linked to a post with Stock and MDL TARs, which version did you use? Metro is MF2, so I'm not sure if it matters which I try with and I've seen MDL called Stock several times, yet there is a separate Stock download.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
MDL is the latest firmware for tmobile M919, the stock in that link is the original firmware that they were shipped with before the MDL update was available.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allein8:
This worked great for my two Metro G4s, Old Att and new unactivated TMO sims both showed up without any initial popup or issues. Many thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] robcop19:
try putting

a tmobile rom lets you do the *#whatever and unlock it succesfully

i jsut did it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bebop707:
I was able to unlock by flashing stock tmobile rom, rooting and then using region lock away app, using net10 att tower sim tested and everything worked fine after I put in the right apn

Will probably start using this phone tomorrow when my case comes, I'm coming from a skyrocket s2 with beanstalk rom. Not sure which rom Im going to flash to this yet though