yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint LG G2] Product F(RED):
I used to work for Sprint and Verizon (in stores). Sprint phones block US SIM cards (aside from Sprint's own). That's it; anything else they tell you is BS, because they don't want to tell you that, and it makes them look like scumbags. Personally, I think it should be illegal to keep the phone locked even after the contract is over.

So, how do they do it? Well, every network in the world has an MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) code. So for example, T-Mobile would be 310 - 260 (US - T-Mobile). AT&T would be 310 - 311 (US - AT&T). It's programmed into the SIM card which network the phone should connect to. What Sprint does is tell phone manufacturers to block any SIM card that has "310" as its MCC (basically all US SIM cards), EXCEPT for Sprint's own. This is why a SIM card from any other country will work; obviously since they're not from the US they don't have "310" as their MCC. It's also how those iPhone SIM unlocking devices work; they sit between the phone's SIM card reader and the SIM card itself, and intercept the data passing through. It changes the MCC and MNC to be one that the phone is locked to.

As for the Photon. The reason that worked was because the Japanese version of the device has no such restriction, so flashing its modem removed it. But listen: That was a specific case; don't try and flash a different G2's modem onto your Sprint model
[Sprint LG G2] arpit.trivedi:
so you are telling me that if i go out side the usa and then put in any sim card in it then is should work with no problem
[Sprint LG G2] halfevildruid:
I've acquired a couple sprint g2s. If I can find the time I will begin making some attempts at this. If anyone has access or can point me towards any international g2 radios please do so PM.
[Sprint LG G2] Product F(RED):
If Sprint unlocks it, you can use any SIM except for a US SIM.
[Sprint LG G2] arpit.trivedi:
well thats the problem caz sprint says u have to use that phone for 90 days b4 they can unlock it. and i only had is for 2 weeks and i have to out or county in next 2 weeks so they will not do it for me
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
If anyone needs any help testing, I'm available, in Brazil with international SIM cards available, currently when trying to insert any(i've tried a couple) international SIM, the phone will say "No SIM card", of course this is just for show as before it boots up, it asks for the SIMs PIN code, and also install the carriers SIM toolkit.
[Sprint LG G2] damiloveu:
Who is interested in unlock LG G2? You can buy it at $350 for an off-contract Sprint version LG G2 with a free LG bluetooth headset.

Please check out the following link at Swappa.

http://swappa.com/listing/QFC337/view
[Sprint LG G2] Donmarques72:
First of all I would like to say that Sprint lies when it says that they unlock their phones for international use. I used sprint phone is US, ask the to unlock it when getting back to my country overseas, they did something but nothing. Later I unlock it by myself using files from XDA.

So, This time happened the same. The promised to unlock but nothing. I need to unlock my G2 by myself again. So, this is my last Sprint phone :( Never buy Sprint phone if you going to travel anywhere outside US - you won't be able to use your phone internationally - It is confirmed!!!

I owned both, One and s4
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Phone unlocked follow this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49123364
[Sprint LG G2] Product F(RED):
It would be interesting to see if US SIM cards work with that. It has the bands for AT&T HSPA+ and T-Mobile's HSPA+ (in 1900 MHz areas). I highly doubt it though.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Not sure that, but it's working for non US GSM SIM with data.
[Sprint LG G2] vulpine77:
Couldn't get it working on a Cellcom nor tmo sim
[Sprint LG G2] lucimara:
is my lg locked?

I would like to know if you solved this problem. I have an LG G2 from US and it doesnt work here in Brazil. But I think its locked because when I put the SIM card from (TIM) the phone show me an message to call Verizon. Do you know what can I do? I call Verizon but they said all phones are unlocked (!!???). I dont know what to do... I put the image in this message
[Sprint LG G2] Product F(RED):
Verizon LTE devices ARE unlocked (including iPhone 5/5S/5C). Not sure why you're getting that screen. Look up how to skip it.
[Sprint LG G2] rich168:
Verizon G2 SIM works here in the Philippines....

no issues
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
GSM UNLOCKED

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49945052
[Sprint LG G2] khmerog:
Canadians?

Damn!! I should have bought this phone off ebay for $350 Brand New since I live in Canada. It is a Sprint phone and since it can be unlocked for non-USA carriers like Rogers/Fido (according from reading this thread). Can someone confirm this? Someone who has bought a sim card-capable Sprint phone and unlocked it for a Canadian carrier like Rogers/Fido, etc.
[Sprint LG G2] PeartFan40:
Just put the phone in "Global" mode, then set the correct apn settings for your carrier, save, and reboot. Viola! I doubt you'll get LTE, but HSPA+ is adequate for checking email, texting, Web surfing, listening to music, and uploading photos. :cowboy:
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Permanent SIM Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
[Sprint LG G2] Soulcarber:
Yes Sprint LG G2 has gotten some love

If only you change a few settings in build prob, you will be able to use international sim cards in the phone
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Yes but that has few issues.

The permanent unlock is by replacing few files in carrier folder & also the apn-conf.xml file in etc folder. Finally you have to delete data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/database/"telephony.db" --> This file only.

Except US rest of the world works.

You get OTA also in this.
[Sprint LG G2] alnova1:
I did this unlock http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2596175 and change roms and I'm getting HSPA+ in the US on AT&T and T-Mobile. AT&T seems to do better in my area.
[Sprint LG G2] rohanbhai:
I have got the OTA this morning ..... M on ZVA ..... root checker says not rooted .... with sim unlocked ..... Should i go ahead n take the update
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Recovery? Custom or stock. If you are on stock then update. Hope you have not modified any system apps. If you have then those modification has to be reverted back to update, else the update will fail.

One person had reported the unlock worked with OTA.
[Sprint LG G2] Soulcarber:
Sprint Kitkat fixes unlocked issues

Nice, also with the Kitkat update, the temporary (will remove if factory reset is done) unlock fix has no issues. The force wifi closes and battery drain is completely gone as if it was factory unlocked. But both works so if you plan on purchasing an LG G2 on Ebay go right ahead you can unlock it hassel free.;)
[Sprint LG G2] RohanM:
I ordered one yesterday, i am in india. Ordered Sprint Unlocked G2. CDMA/GSM both will work as per description.

So i doubt it will be with KK. So will I get OTA notifiation by sprint ? here in India ?

If yes then should I proceed for that OTA ? Will it re-lock the device to sprint ?

So many question in my mind, as first time ordered a unlocked phone. Please bare with me. :confused:

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] RohanM:
Answering my own question... :mad:

I got the KK ( ZVC) OTA notification.. Done that.. My device is now on KK. :cowboy::good:
[Sprint LG G2] abhinav.tella:
People in India, please buy the Verizon phones you will save yourself a lot of trouble as those are already unlocked.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcrss13:
Wanting to go back to a factory image on my Nexus 10 so that I can take the update for Android 4.4. Being the lazy guy that I am, I tried to take the easy way out and used the WugFresh tool to go back to the factory image and unroot. It didn't work. Now I have no recovery or system so I can only boot into the bootloader. When I try and flash a new bootloader the command prompt just sits on "sending boot" and never gets there. I am noticing that on the Nexus when I initiate the command a cyan colored box comes up that says "FASTBOOT STATUS - DATA00140000" Sometimes the numbers after the data part are different but that's it. I'm not sure how to fix it because I can't send files to it. Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: completely uninstalled and reinstalled (for the second time) adb, fastboot, and universal drivers and then rebooted my machine Nexus started connecting just fine.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eRRe11:
I the same happens but with Android L. and you say you fix reinstalling drivers?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uf21:
How do I turn off the ir remote? It's constantly in my notification menu
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sohebq:
In settings you have enabled it to show in notification bar.

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uf21:
No I went into settings>applications>Samsung watch on. And I turned off the show in notification though it is still showing.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riyyi:
He meant in the settings of the application, Samsung WatchON > settings > untick Show remote control on notification panel
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] more_iss:
I have same problem with watch on apps

Hello... :)

What actually happen on my samsung mega i9205 is the "watch on " apps running but not have button to shut down the apps.. andthen when I check my battery uses history on >>>setting >> more >> battery >> and here is battery history area....

The 1st thing using higher power on my battery.. "THE SCREEN" - brighten or auto funtion or darker... for screen using power is 56%

But the real problem is the 2nd apps using higher power is WATCH ON .. the watch on running, even you un-tiked or un-checked the box on you said before and the apps still running and still using alot of battery power... 35 % ... but I never using it to any tv or any decoder... and I never set it to auto display on any where or auto update it.. just I want to learn .. how to really shut down the watch on apps... then my battery have alot of power not use... and I think... it can make the battery function more lasting...
[General Questions and Answers] rainbow71:
Dear forums,

During using "Pimp my ROM" software, my RAY(4.1.B.0.587, rooted) restarts. Then i was unable to start any software, it always shows error.

Then i tried Sony Update service and PC Companion (disable antivirus, full charge the battery) but failed.

PC companion shows "Sony update engine failed, error 100"

Then i tried Flastool with officila ROM.

Log:

13/058/2013 10:58:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

13/058/2013 10:58:21 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

13/058/2013 10:58:26 - INFO - Device disconnected

13/058/2013 10:58:43 - INFO - Selected ST18i / 4.1.B.0.587 / CE_1252-3693_ForsakenNGL

13/058/2013 10:58:43 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

13/058/2013 10:58:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Reading device information

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Current device : ST18i - BX902ZD10Q - 1252-0948_R1I - 1248-9545_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Start Flashing

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:01 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:02 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:04 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : R9B031 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE

13/059/2013 10:59:04 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check

13/059/2013 10:59:04 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:04 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:04 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:06 - INFO - Processing fota1.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:06 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:06 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:06 - INFO - Processing fota0.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:06 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:06 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:07 - INFO - Processing adsp.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:07 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:07 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:09 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_urushi.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:09 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:09 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:09 - INFO - Processing amss.sin

13/059/2013 10:59:09 - INFO - Checking header

13/059/2013 10:59:09 - INFO - Flashing data

13/059/2013 10:59:14 - INFO - Ending flash session

13/059/2013 10:59:14 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";

13/059/2013 10:59:14 - ERROR - Error flashing.

13/059/2013 10:59:14 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

13/059/2013 10:59:15 - INFO - Device disconnected

13/059/2013 10:59:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

It is also failed.

Now my mobile it totally dead!

Plz help
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SphinXXXXX:
Hey Everyone,

I have a Nexus 4 with Android 4.3, had unlocked and rooted my phone.

I tried to install a new Font with Font Installer and now my phone is stuck on boot screen after restarting.

I don't want to flash it and lose all my data, so is there any way to update all my fonts to the Default fonts without flashing it and going through all the process again??

Please help..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SphinXXXXX:
Flashed my device

Well, couldn't wait much longer. Flashed my device..

Stock ROM,

Root access,

twrp recovery

Will keep backups from now on to avoid such hassles.
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Sony has released kernel sources :) http://developer.sonymobile.com/dow...es/open-source-archive-for-build-15-3-a-0-26/

Sent from my C2104
[Sony Xperia L] drganbds:
Wow thanks Joel for the info...which means development of Xl gonna start...I'll also try some mods for us guys...I hope will get Cm roms soon.
[Sony Xperia L] koplax antiek:
nice info ...
[Sony Xperia L] deathblack:
With the new kernel somebody can make CWM for locked bootloaders or it's just impossible? :(
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
I Hope so :l
[Sony Xperia L] Rohit@91:
Yeah. We need CWM for locked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia L] drganbds:
We badly need of cwm recovery for locked bootloader as I'm completely new to Sony so I'm scared to play with bootloaders...thanks if any dev to put forward this.
[Sony Xperia L] rafitcu:
something new here? CWM is possible? :o
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Yes it's possible but we needa wait ;) haha
[Sony Xperia L] rafitcu:
:victory:
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Impossible. Forgot about CWM for locked bootloaders. It will be only available for custom kernel which need unlock bootloader.
[Sony Xperia L] mohsen8710:
new kernel

tanks bro. when we can get new custom kernel?
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Can't tell you. We have to wait till developer update the kernel.
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
No one's sure about that yet, we just have to wait for the devs to port their kernels with the new source.
[Sony Xperia L] 13im6b:
FU my lock bootloader.
[Sony Xperia L] drganbds:
sony shouldn't have do this type of security issues...it's annoying for devs and everybody.
[Sony Xperia L] deathblack:
Okay, thanks, I'm thinking in selling my XL now hahaha
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Please tell me that you are joking. IT'S NOT SONY MAKING THIS TYPE OF SECURITY ISSUE! IT'S YOUR NETWORK OPERATOR FAULT!

SONY EVEN HELP YOU UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER!...

Please read some information before you post. I have unbranded UK Generic Xperia L and I can unlock bootloader.

Some people in Poland who are with Orange cannot but with other operators they can. Before you buy some phone make a research.

Why ? Because you can't have a stupid CWM on LB... You can install C'n'T on locked bootloader.

C'mon guys, sell your xl's and blame Sony for something he didn't do. Great idea.
[Sony Xperia L] drganbds:
Agreed
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choihan06:
I was going to buy another bell Z1 for my gf but apparently bell does not allow Sony store to sell the phone without activating it.

so i was going to buy rogers Z1 and unlock it but they told me unlocking rogers phone will void warranty.

basically this is what they are saying. Rogers Z1 is 100CAD cheaper than unlocked Z1(699+tax), meaning i am loaning (yes he said it! WTH i am paying the full price) the device from rogers even if i do pay the full price rogers ask for no commitment device price.

I argued with them that what if I go to Sony service center directly when i need warranty, and they said Sony mobile dept won't be able to perform any service if it's carrier locked phone because Sony sold all the rights to service providers that i have to go through the provider warranty to get it figured out, then they can send it to Sony to fix it.....

they also said if i unlock the phone, they will not accept it for return or exchange even if it's bad unit in brand new condition.(exchange policy is usually 30min talk time or 15 days, whichever is earlier)

are these guys trying to sell me an unlocked Z1 which cost 100 bucks more? or is it true that they are saying?

ps. when i went to samsung service center about 6 months ago with broken LCD on s4, they didn't even asked which provider i am with, but just asked for the proof of purchase. I guess if everything that they said is true then Sony canada is not taking responsibility for their phone?!!!! :mad:

I am so glad i didn't buy C6903 originated from HK because it looks like there's no way in hell sony canada will provide coverage for it.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Unlocking the bootloader cos the warranty. But you are talking about aim unlocking (I think) that may void any carrier warranty but (afaik) will not void any warranty from Sony
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hagis:
Hi All

Can anyone advice me fastest Rom avilable. Best if it is stable and newest as possible.

Curently I'm on mokees latest nightly 4.3.1 but it is sooo slow...

Wysłane z mojego GT-I9505 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Danarkin22:
Well.. Mokee didn't work that well on my phone , so I put the 10.2 from QUARX. It's working better. I did almost 5k in antutu benchmark..
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nastys:
If you want a stable ROM try CM10. If you want speed use CM10.2 and disable lockscreen widgets. The fastest is AOSP 4.4 KitKat but it's not very stable, as some things don't work.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hagis:
Thank You good people :)

I'm trying cm.10.2 right now and it is really nice. I must tune it a little by Yours advices.

Wysłane z mojego GT-I9505 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikBre:
Try this

With nova launcher is faster than Usain Bolt :p
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viers:
I'm very pleased with CM 10.2!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoderer:
Same here. 10.2 is just running fine. If someone is interested in usb-hostmode. you can get a modified kernel here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46979380#post46979380
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vit@liy:
I'm very pleased with CM 10.2 too (last version (30102013)). For faster work i turn off all transitional effects in interface. I hope CM11 in a short time will be the best choise.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ewilly88:
Disabling hwa foralla pass execpt "Système android" & "IU système" will give you more speed in the apps and transitions too
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeroemd:
You could always try to use Slimbean it is fast and has a terrific battery life, or you could always try CM11, i am currently using the 24-11-13 build with BaNkS core GApps, yet you would have to delete some things from the zip before flashing if you want to use CM.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ewilly88:
CM11 is really the fastest since the lanunch of android 4.x. But it's still in developpement.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FishyDogFish:
Would AOSP be faster than CM version?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmiki75:
What about Maniac CM7-20130710 ?

I think it is fast enough.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quza:
How do you define "fast"?

I want a phone that is not locking up in everday usage (lightweight), not rebooting when I get called (stable) and I don't care for gaming performance. This phone is 3 years old and I want it to work. All apps became way more bloated than they were three years ago, imho we should focus on lightweight apps and a lightweight ROM. We don't have as much RAM and a fancy dual/quadcore CPU as the recent phones, but the apps are made for those phones.

I currently have CM10 and though it runs good sometimes, I often get lockups when I forget to close apps in the background and whatnot. This isn't acceptable.

Do you have any suggestions for me? E.g. a lightweight browser? Dolphin lags like hell...
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nemado:
As far as stability is concerned, Maniac's latest CM7.2 ROM is still the best. But that means giving up on the latest apps which require ICS or JB to work. I tried Quarx's CM10.2 (with JB 4.3) and it's surprisingly fast and it's quite stable as well but some features are a bit buggy. With Kitkat being released, I doubt 4.3 will ever get the level of polish that CM7.2 can boast.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sterver1:
Hi all....

So, if I want something very stable, have I to try Maniac CM7? I want give my old defy to my grandfather. He will use it for calling, sms, and sometimes taking photos and internet (maybe some card games). He is a bit old, so he need something easy, most stable and with slovak language. Thanks for your help :).
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quza:
If your grandfather is tech savvy go ahead. If not, MIUI might be a more user friendly ROM. Make sure you have all important apps on the main screen and lock it so he can't accidentaly (re)move them.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sterver1:
Hmm, ok. I had MiUi too on my Mi2S, so probably I'll try that first. And I want to download some launcher with big icons on main screen, so, I think it can be good.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Hello XDA Member and soon to be members ^^^^

Today on 11-12-13 I share with you my latest work: ICED_COLD_ROM

It is a remake of CRYSTAL_SKULLS rom but with new kernel. kernel info found here

ICR has everything you will need to talk on your phone. =]

ICR comes with my latest ICE_COLD _KERNEL

you will notice new schedules and govorners

flash dirty over any of my de-odexed builds or go clean your choice

here is link https://sourceforge.net/projects/be...D_CRYSTAL_SKULLS_signed_11-12-13.zip/download

you dl it enjoy it or not, come back and give me feedback

disclaimer : Only you are responsible for your device(s).

features:

customizable toggles data flashlight power off etc & themed blue/off & white/on thanks to [MENTION=3562083]wanam[/MENTION]

No adds

settings themed

sounds themed and ported from nexus

nexus bootanimation also its customizable

​

Kernel features these governors

BADASS

INTELLIDEMAND

INTERACTIVEX

LAZY

LIONHEART

SAMSUNG

SMARTASS

WHEATLEY

INTERACTIVE

Schedulers added

SIO

ZEN

Download link ICED_COLD_ROM.zip

https://github.com/hallovveen31/ICED_COLD_Hercules_JB_Kernel
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iDreamless531:
First :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mad4some:
Have been running this for about 4 hrs. now.......everything seems to be running nicely......pretty smooth and no problems. Rushing, thanks for another 4.1.2 rom brother, cause with the ****ty signal I get @ home, I gotta have that WiFi calling :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] edwarddlr:
can i change the boot logo?

the inverted star?

and whats the file name?