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[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cstryon:
Ok, so Google and serious determination I finally found out how to root and some options for roms.

Currently on Silesh.nair's latest cm11 build and can't get data to work. Since we all seem to have the same mega on this thread, anyone on MetroPCS with a mega run into data issues on any roms? What did you do to fix it?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
Like exposed mods? Also is there a good kernel I could try to get rid of my random reboots?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
you shouldn't be getting random reboots. what did you use to root?

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did you try this? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48801294&postcount=3
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
This was awesome!!!

Thanks as I had soft bricked the phone. Annoying that I had to register there though :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cstryon:
I did try that. Several times on several roms. I ended up flashing a stock rom and right off the bat data worked. I made sure to copy the apn settings, made a back up and went back to a fresh install of cm11,and what do you know, right off the bat data was working. I'm not sure what changed but maybe it had to do with returning to a stock rom. Thanks for the help!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
Kingo
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
I'd try going back to full stock and starting over with the root, something must not have worked right. I haven't had random reboots. could also be an app you are using.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
How would I go about that? Is there an ruu?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
kies program from samsung. or if you have your stock backup. restore to that, than go into kingo and unroot.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cstryon:
Has anyone on the mega with MetroPCS had the odd problem where when you send a text, the recipient receives it from a completely different number?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
I did the keis thing and it still is randomly rebooting with out root. .. Should I take it back to Metro? Would they be able to telli rooted before?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
if you did the kies thing no. not really. just tell them it keeps randomly rebooting.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
I took it back and they gave me another one... It has build number ending in MJ5 is the root process the same? just use kingo?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
yes. that's the build i have.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
I'm back rooted with stock I flashed cm11 but I only got H+ no 4G so I went back to stock. ... On my last phone I got 4G I think it has something to do with the firmware update
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
did you try doing the settings your self

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48801294&postcount=3

also you have to go into mobile networks and go to network mode and manually select LTE/GSM/WCDMA

my self I like to use. megafire. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608110
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] ssiefman:
Yeah I did. .. I guess I will try megafire again. ... I guess after being on sense for so long I'm not a touch wiz fan
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
there are more ROM's that work ont he phone. other than CM11.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
So, coming from the note 3 which was amazingly fast & no lag, instantaneous with any program, I get a little frustrated that the mega Lags and is a little slow. for example opening up the camera sometime takes a few seconds. Lol to me it is frustrating.

I also used the Moto X and that phone was pretty quick too.

I know specs are not great but, still...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jaypeezinoff:
I never had a note 2, but I suggest you load the I9205 Megafire Rom. It turns this phone into the best phone I've ever had hands down. All functions work, it's fast as hell, LTE and HSPA speeds are ridiculous, smooth, and bloat free. It's better than the CyanogenMod KitKat rom IMO, even though it's Touchwiz and Jellybean. I can't recommend it enough for a metropcs Mega.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
do you know if the Wi Fi calling feature is still available? I doubt it but if you know for sure I will definitely give this a shot. the reason is that Wi-Fi calling gives me the ability to use the phone in the office.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jaypeezinoff:
There is no WiFi calling in the v4x version I use. He offers the V4 which is a less stripped down version of the ROM but I don't think that has wifi calling either. I guess because its based on the international version of the phone and the WiFi calling is a carrier specific feature. It would be great if somebody could make a version based off of the US LTE stock ROM, stripped of bloat and optimized like megafire that retains the WiFi calling.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jaypeezinoff:
smartdock USB compatibility m819n galaxy mega

I bought an offbrand Samsung smartdock replica to use as a media player for my big screen tv. I have a logitech wireless unifying receiver dongle attached to it which interfaces with a wirelss keyboard and mouse. \the setup works perfectly with my Galaxy S3.. the Hdmi out to the tv and keyboard dongle automatically puts the s3 in dock mode and I can use it like a computer with the wireless usb mouse and keyboard.

When I slide my Galaxy mega into the dock however, The hdmi output works fine. The phone claims to recognize the usb mouse and keyboard. The litte usb symbol appears at the top of the screen in the notification drawer with the message" usb keyboard connected" and everything but there's no mouse pointer and the keyboard doesn't seem to do anything either. the Samsung official dock says it's Mega compatible. i tried reinstalling my rom (i run megafire) and I'm thinking about restoring back to stock.

I'm also thinking it may be a hardware problem with my Galaxy Mega USB. Basicaly I want to know if anybody else has tried using a USB keyboard and/or smart dock with their Mega around here.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jaypeezinoff:
Any word on when we'll get the kit kat rom update?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
What do you mean that you dont need to buy the listing? Once you use HTML boxes it takes you to PayPal screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
If I buy the Mega from Metro, use it their for 3 months, then switch to T-Mobiles 100min 5gb data plan for $30 would that work? It sucks that the 200mb free data wont work.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
whats the point of that? Metro is owned by T-mobile. It's on the same network.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
Metro's cheapest plan is $40 and includes unlimited talk but only 500mb data at 4G speeds. If I am more interested in data only TMobile has a $30 plan with 5gb data at 4G speeds, only 100 minutes calling but granted their will be taxes.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
ok, why go through all the trouble of by the Mega. Just get a note 3. It has better specs
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
how much would Note be on T-Mobile prepaid? Mega is $350
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
yes but going through all that trouble. with activation and stuff you end up paying over 400 lol. to each their own i guess.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
Yeah but the note 3 is around $700 without contact afaik. What I would really like is a <7" tablet that I can use with TMobile's free 200mb plan, Unfortunately since the Mega is considered a phone, it will not work.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
Buy a used mega and unlock it. Will come out to about 400 or a tad more.

If you are on the metro PCS network for 3 months they unlock.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
I have a free 200mb nano sim that I activated on an iPad. Wkould that work in an unlocked Mega out would it be blocked because it's not a tablet?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
It should work. I tried my nephew's SIM from his iPad on a Moto X and it worked. Hence, should work on a Mega. Just get an adapter as it uses a micro and not a nano. I'm using an adapter from the Moto X which also has a nano.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
After you unlock it, do you need to flash it to use on TMobile? Is there a stock unrooted rom for this phone available?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Silesh.Nair:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=24240
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jaypeezinoff:
That linked rom is stock, but I don't believe it's rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
Anyone get hotspot to work - without root ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] pcstable:
That's not an eBay transaction

I mean you don't make an eBay transaction. You don't need to "Buy-It-Now".
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
What is the difference between sgh-m819n & i9205 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] pcstable:
M819N is at&t, T-Mobile and metropcs (Usa) LTE. I9205 is Europe LTE, but hspa+ works in USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jaypeezinoff:
I used to use Klink back when I wasn't rooted, but it's a paid app, and requires a USB cable connection. But it works like a charm and hides itself from your provider so you don't use hotspot minutes.

But, why wouldn't you just root your MEGA and, better yet, install the Megafire rom on it? It's like turning your Toyota into a Ferrari. Speed, battery life, wifi hotspot all maximized. The difference between that rom and stock is night and day, but you still keep all the stock touchwiz features. I think your crazy to have this phone, be on XDA forums, and not load that rom, especially if you run touchwiz and want a working native hotspot.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
I currently have two phones. This and an S3 with Sprint. I need to have one unrooted phone for work. My plan was after the 3 months, to unlock and try to get it to work with an already ipad activated 200mb sim and then only have my sprint bill.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
It is no longer available now..:(
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] fcreeves:
Stock Metro PCS Mega to Stock Tmo Flash?

Friends wife has a Metro Mega and I just SIM unlocked. She is switching to a Strait Talk Tmo SIM. She does want WiFi Calling option. What to flash? Should I just flash the MegaFire since she has unlimited mins?

Kingo...Recovery...Rom?

Any tips on PCS to Tmo StraiT Talk?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
WiFi calling only on stock PCS ROM. I have not seen a rum based on the MetroPCS version.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
I was playing around today and discovered something interesting. If you download apex launcher from the play store and go to your app drawer you can go the wifi hotspot app and enable it and it works fully.

or You can download it from google play store "FoxFi (WiFi Tether w/o Root)"

from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&hl=en

no rooting, no fees, easy to use and works great..:victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
I tried foxfi, didnt work- have not tried apex launcher

Has anyone done the $100 rebate through MetroPCS? Wondering if switching to $40 plan on 2nd month will void it. Their rebate center sucks.... chat is down during business hours and they leave you on hold for an hour.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
Ok. I will try another..
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] micxploed:
dose anyone know the difference between the metro pcs mega sgh-m819n and all others? Hardware wise.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
I am wander for this. Hope will buy this.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] StreeteWize:
How do i get this unlocked for free?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
I think you may be want to unlocked your I529 ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfXXfwDHOp8
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] 1maddmaxx:
Metro Rebate

I am still waiting for mine. My understanding is that the rebate is for the phone and not any plan tied to it. It just takes forever.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
Afaik - bands.

I have it and it's probably the best well rounded out of the bunch.

Get megafire rom for the Mega. Awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] r3c0v3r3d:
Flash to metropcs from Sprint

I would like to start with thank all the people who post any information that help others. I have been on xda many years but have never posted and have always found help here, so thanks. I have used search and have not been able to find a thread but I needed to see if there was a guide that can help me flash a sprint samsung mega to Metro PCS, any help will do. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
cdma > gsm. Cannot. Scroll through the most recent comments here.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jcar6245:
You will not get the rebate if you downgrade your plan, 60$ plan is better anyway, you get unlimited 4glte with the 60, im a metro pcs sales rep and trusr me I deal with issues about the plan being too slow after the 500 mb is up, keep the higher plan if you want the mail in rebate.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] drummerman8216:
Cant root galaxy mega Metro PCS

I have tried using kingo to root my device and it wont reconize it and keeps saying connect server failed. I have the metro pcs version of the Galaxy Mega M819N Any help on this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] yngphenom:
Hey do you have a METRO mega? If so PLEASE tell me how you got root step by step you

Have you found out the method yet? I've been searching as well
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] micxploed:
Anyone know where to get the apk for mymetro app?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
I rooted with kingo no issues. You sure you have drivers installed?

Have the metro version and rooted with kingo.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] djxxl@live.com:
you can use Odin to flash a custom recovery to the m819 and from there flash the superuser apk update, found in this thread.

Or you can use a Backup of Ceanbackup found in this thread with that custom recovery and just restore the backup to your device and then use Kingo to root the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] yngphenom:
It wont recognize my phone and I have the latest drivers from samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] djxxl@live.com:
did you update your phone? cause I did and kingo would not recognize my phone either... so I had to use a earlier back up and restore, then root it that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] yngphenom:
How do I go back to the previous version? Please email me at keepit21@yahoo.com or reply
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrmcintosh:
Custom Roms

Are there any custom roms for the metro mega. I don't even see a method for installing recovery. I have already rooted it though.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
I am having a weird issue with this phone Samsung Galaxy (SGH-M819N) Mega 6.3" (MetroPCS).

I set up my Google account on it and it lists the various items to Sync. But one of them is missing. The "Google Bookmarks" synchronization. It's not even listed when you go into the Google account and look at the items it syncs.

Also, when I open up the default browser that came with it and go into the Bookmarks, there is no bookmarks for my Google account.

Obviously this means that I do not have access to the hundreds of bookmarks that I have created over time. And I also use a 3rd party folder app (for creating folders), as I have had some bad things happen with the default phone folders in the past on another Samsung phone. And the problem is, that if I create a bookmark in the default browser, the folder app (which has an entry to add bookmarks) won't see it. It will apparently look at my Google account bookmarks (it always has on every device), but I use way too many bookmarks that I put into my folders for quick access, to not have them available like this!

But again, I cannot even see them in the default Android browser that came with the phone and the Google account does not appear in it when you go and look at your Bookmarks.

I do know how to do this stuff and the Google account is set up on this phone. But like I said, in the list of things that an be synced, for some reason, bookmarks do not even appear in the list as a syncable item!

This is a brand new phone that I just got yesterday. All I have done with it, is Root it and put TWRP on it. Other than that, I have not changed a thing! It is the Factory JB 4.2.2 ROM.

Is anyone else seeing this issue? Is there a solution, please? Thank you so much in advance! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
you'd have to use chrome for google bookmarks.

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608110

also any of Silesh.Nair ROMs: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-mega/orig-development

his recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/download/6w3p63g9g5xnve9/twrp_2.6.3.5.tar

you install it through odin: http://d-h.st/UIo

how to use odin:

Download mode: you do this by turn off phone, hold down the power - volume down and home keys. it will vibrate than a WARNING!! screen comes up. Press your Volume up key to get into "Download Mode" than plug the phone into your computer.

Installing Recovery through odin: open odin, click the "BL" button find your recovery.tar (that you downloaded from the Recovery link in th next section.) select it. let odin do its thing. You should now have recovery!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Assuming that I would be able to see them in the Chrome browser, how does that help me? I'm not saying that in a rude way, but it doesn't solve my problem. I don't need Chrome to use bookmarks in a browser. I have plenty of bookmarks in the browser I use.

What I need to be able to do, is to use bookmarks in home screen folders and I have always been able to do that on every single device I've ever had, even with different versions of Android.

However, "Google Bookmarks" always appeared in my Google account's Sync list. But for some rason, on this one device, they do not and I have no idea why not.

Thank you for taking the time to respond though. I do appreciate that. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] chipis:
I just have the metro pcs M819N and theres some threads on the net about tethering can be unlocked by flashing a custom rom, its that true ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Have you tried the "TrevE Mod" for Tethering? That's what worked for me when I was with Sprint and they blocked Tethering. I haven't tried it on my Mega yet, but I'd say it's worth a look.

If you do and it doesn't work, look in its settings. It's been a while, but I remember having to use its "other" mode or something like that.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Does anyone know, regarding the SGH-M819N, if there is (for the Factory ROM v4.2.2), a Kernel that can be installed, that allows for OverClocking and so forth? I've tried searching here and in Google and I can't seem to find one for my MetroPCS Mega (I imagine T-Mobile is the same, since they now own MetroPCS).

Thanks!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
My MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy (SGH-M819N) Mega keeps enabling Airplane Mode all on its own. I turn it off and even if the phone is just sitting there, it enables itself again. I am running the Factory JB 4.2.2 ROM, Rooted.

Any ideas? Fixes? I even tried an app that's supposed to keep Cell/WiFi/Etc active if Airplane Mode turns on, but it still disables calls and texts. I also tried one that's supposed to turn it off if it comes on, but it had no effect.

Please help? My phone is now just a WiFi device! It has been happening right along, but I just cannot fix it.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
Been trying to get unlock code from MetroPCS. Had service for 90 days. They supposedly submit a request to Samsung and instructions are supposed to be email with in 3 business days. They never send the email - I just requested it for the 3rd time.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
What do you mean by "Unlock Code"? What, EXACTLY/SPECIFICALLY is it supposed to "unlock"?

You must have had the phone tied into a different service?

I'm trying to figure out what you mean, so I can see if I might be able to help you in any way.

I bought my Mega on Metro's web site, so it kinda had to work with their service. :)

Surprisingly enough though, I did have an issue with WiFi Calling turning on Airplane Mode and refusing to turn off. I finally got that fixed, thank God! :) It took a lot of work! But I'm not one to give up, so if there's some way I can help you, I'll dig in and give it my best. :)

Unless there's nothing anyone here can do for you and you're just venting?

If so, I don't blame you. I'd be venting too! Oh heck, if I had to wait for some company for them to send an email before I could use my phone, I'd be so upset and frustrated, that I'd be banging my head against the wall and whining like a little b*t*h! <lol>
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] JeffATL:
It was sort of a vent - unless anyone has some keen insight other than pay money to an unlock company.

It is on MetroPCS. I want the ability to use it on T-Mobile, ATT and/or any other gsm carrier in the world. Even though it currently gets T-Mobile data, though I am not 100%., I do not think you can put a T-Mobile sim in and it will work
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Ah, I see now. Well, they are the same company now, pretty much. But I do remember seeing an unlock code util somewhere on the net. I honestly don't remember what it's called, but maybe look for something like that?

Sorry!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jlm4241985:
Sgh m819n question...

ok so I have a metro pcs galaxy mega 6.3 sgh m819n. can anyone confirm root using kingoroot tool. I attach the information about my phone in this post. please include link to download anything I need to get.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
It works. I got the latest version and had no problem rooting it.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Justrollen:
SGH-M819N (metropcs) Confirmed

It worked quickly & fine, Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Glad to hear it and you're welcome. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jlm4241985:
confirmed thanks.

thanks I gave it a try and it worked thanks alot. I do have another question thou. so yea I got root now problem is now I want to install a different rom on my metro mega. how do I go bout this on the mega.... like is there a way or how do I put cwm or twrp on the mega. this is not my first time rooting any fone but it is the first time doing a mega . please attach how to or links to install cmw or twrp to put new rom on please thanks alot.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Simbalage22:
Interest in this as well

So I am looking for a way of this too. Installed over 20 roms and none of them have wifi calling, and the ones with the blue phone do not support call recording. I wish I could grab the phone and wifi calling from my metro rom and put it in a custom rom, do Deox the stock rom so all features work (every time I use wifi tethering I get metro screen on pc) or it checks on phone and says I need to add it.

Just would be nice is they could put that in custom roms, or a tool that can xfer them
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Sindafella408:
Noob needing help!

First off, I'm a total noob at all this but I've been en trying to root my sgh-m819n with out any luck. Is there a way of doing it with out a PC? Or by using a Mac? Any and ALL help would be sweet!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
I use TWRP. I didn't bookmark the page, but installing it is pretty much a universal thing in my experience. I just Googled TWRP and the phone model and found it, complete with instructions. It's really simple! A couple of quick steps.

http://tinyurl.com/mlwqdh7

That should be the TWRP download specifically for this model Mega.

Then go here:

http://tinyurl.com/lyqpfzw

That should be the right page to fill you in.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
Kit Kat avaliable for MetroPCS yet?

Is Kit Kat avaliable for MetroPCS yet? I thought I read somewhere it was but have not found it here...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] rebel1699:
Allright guys, I have read this entire thread. I know this model has at&t bands (i could care less about lte. I dont have that coverage where i live). If i buy one of these and pay to unlock it, is it gonna work on at&t? I am concerned with voice and 3g/4g only. All the other stuff i dont use. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
Phones:

tmo to att no issues.

Att to tmo not as smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] rebel1699:
Sounds good. Ill check on buying it and getting unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] MC FLMJ1G:
I read that there was a free unlock code on a forum. I think it was android forums. Not sure. Try that and if it doesn't work you can pay for it. They unlock it if the person has a metro pcs phone for 3 months.