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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UNForces:
I'm planning to buy a used SIII through a local website that offers a space for people to display ads for their phones (something like Swappa), but the problem is that I have seen many fake products which looked exactly the same and even have TouchWiz on JB. What's more confusing is that most of these products have a printed valid IMEI number.

I though I might compare the valid printed IMEI with the one I get when dialing *#06#, but I'm not sure if that number can be faked as well.

Any advice on what to look for when examining a used SIII?

PS: I will have physical access to the phone before buying.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flo0fy:
Well can you touch the phone ? I mean dose the seller give it in your hands to play around with it ?. If so I think you could just download Antutu and see the specs and everything there.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jumaqidi:
Antutu benchmarks does not show whether it is real or not. Benchmarks are not accurate. To OP: If u can use the phone, go to download mode thru Volume down+Home+Power button and check the model name.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UNForces:
I think Denzof intended to point out to check the real hw specs like the presence of a quad core 1.4 CPU, and 1 g of ram etc as most of the fake S3's, in best cases, have max of a dual core cpu and 512 mb ram or may be less.

Don't you think that the "download mode" can be emulated as well with the same model number as the original?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jumaqidi:
Nope. Download mode can't be emulated.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barrygoddard:
Hi all,

I am currently running a non H3G ROM on my Note 2 LTE.

As Three UK are pushing out 4G to London users, I wondered if I would need to be on an official Three UK ROM for it to happen?

As I understand it, a message is sent to the phone and a reboot is then required for 4G to be activated.

Does anyone know?

I would call Three, but they are shocking with the easiest of questions - so I think this would blow their mind.

Many thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieronw3:
Hi

I not in london but in cardiff and h3g were testing 4g and no message or reboot was needed.

I am on stock rom 4.1.2

Kieron
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barrygoddard:
Thanks for the info, but I want to know about non standard ROMs.

Out of curiosity, what speeds did you achieve on 4G?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieronw3:
Signal still a bit weak but looks promising :)

Kieron
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunnygilluk:
Hi Kieron,

Im running 4.1.2 baseband version N7105NEDMA1 Build number JZ054K.N7105XXDMB2 and have a N7105 LTE on Three UK, and am awaiting 4G to become active

I would just like to confirm this is what you are using as you have confirmed 4G Is working for you - or if anyone else has THREE 4G working on their N7105 what their baseband and build number is so that i can confirm im running the correct one to receive the update? Many thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barrygoddard:
It doesn't matter what ROM you are using I've found out.

There is no software update or any other change to the phone, an update is done on the network side only.

Mine switched on without notification or reboot.

Very strong in Central London and 40MB down and 20MB up.

You just need to wait your turn sadly.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radeonxt:
i've read in other forums you need to factory reset and they got it working.

for us here who uses root,custom roms etc

don't click the notification of software update after reset, so it will not result in modified.

after that if anyone here is like me who backs up using titanium backup, if you install titanium backup immediately then when you use screen mirroring it won't work. even if you haven't restored any apps yet.

uninstall titanium backup app and screen mirroring will work again.

:)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parth132:
so man i found solution of screen mirroring problem on custom roms in note 2 thread :P

here it is

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2421642

download for s3 i9300

instructions are given there :)

:D enjoy :D no need of uninstall titanium backup or factory reset

:good::good:
[Micromax A110] ron.gt:
Guys i need a quick tester once again ... please PM me if u are willing to do that...
[Micromax A110] :
Rdy again
[Micromax A110] :
Rom booted fine awesome rom

I'll post more ss in development section here 1 or 2 is enough

Great wrk [MENTION=5257901]ron.gt[/MENTION]
[Micromax A110] :
No1
[Moto X Q&A] ysabxe:
Please anybody who already call Sprint and received GSM Unlock via OTA... do the copy of your all files in root folder (/ folders, files), or just make CWM (TWRP) Backup and upload it to server. I will do my best to unlock MOTO X :o ...
[Moto X Q&A] noregreblem:
Not sure that I can help, but I'm willing to try, provided you are willing to work with a n00b (who can follow instructions, though).

I've got a XT056 (Sprint Moto X) that I've had active for more than 90days on an account that is several years old. In theory, I should be able to get Sprint to unlock the radios for international GSM. In theory. But I've never (never, EVER) gone to Sprint with a question/concern/request that wasn't made vastly worse for their participation. But I would be willing to try for a worthy project. And this seems to me worthy.

Right now, I am on 4.2.2 rooted (via RockMyMoto). I'm on the verge of unlocking my bootloader so that I can conveniently update to KK and not lose root. Will any of this interfere with the collection of data you require? If not, exactly how do I capture that data? If, as the quoted passage suggests, you basically want the complete file system, then I will grab that when I unlock the bootloader but before I restore my info. I trust that a fresh install prior to signing on will still contain the relevant info?
[Moto X Q&A] ysabxe:
Hello) You don't need to unlock bootloader! When GSM Unlock will be done just copy all files in root system folder ( / ) by X-plore or RootExplorer. It will be normal for start... Thanks!
[Moto X Q&A] jasonbuechler:
If you need testers, I volunteer. I've had an ebay-purchased Sprint Moto X sitting on my desk at work for months now that is otherwise useless to me, so I might as well put it to good use!
[Moto X Q&A] stanislavshulgin:
There will be a great lot of testers, as according to number of topics in this section there are lots of those who made a great choice to buy sprint x

Now just someone with ota unlocked x should help OP
[Moto X Q&A] thecj:
+1, i'm in the same boat.
[Moto X Q&A] pavanmaverick:
I can try to help.

I believe I have an unlocked phone (although I haven't tested it yet outside the US; in the US a T-Mobile SIM did not work; but that's not surprising), and would be happy to help. I don't have an unlocked bootloader, so I can't do a TWRP backup for you. Could you please tell me exactly which parts of the root folder you need?
[Moto X Q&A] thecj:
if you need testers,i would be happy to be one,right now i have a brick in my desk.
[Moto X Q&A] ysabxe:
I need all files from start root folder, / , example there is way /system/app... I need all folders and files in / (including system folder), all of them
[Moto X Q&A] hoangps:
+1,im wating...thanks.
[Moto X Q&A] thecj:
did you have good luck with unlock?
[Moto X Q&A] golinale:
I'm iterested too
[Moto X Q&A] manojcitc:
Any progress with unlock..
[Moto X Q&A] ysabxe:
nobody want's to send files(
[Moto X Q&A] thecj:
mmm maybe no gsm,but cdma can be used outside sprint do you know any way of getting msl code without calling sprint?
[Moto X Q&A] dankodandic:
I think that will be better to find some user with unlocked sprint gsm on other forums if there is no one here. I will try to find one who is willing to cooperate.
[Moto X Q&A] anks329:
I'm getting my phone sim unlocked, have the request into sprint at the moment. I want to give you a clean dump, so after its sim unlocked, would unlocking the bootloader to wipe it, do anything to the sim lock?
[Moto X Q&A] pavanmaverick:
OK, cool. Does it matter if the phone is bootloader unlocked?
[Moto X Q&A] ysabxe:
No, don't wipe it, if it is possible do copy of system files and if your bootloader is unlocked + Recovery Backup :)
[Moto X Q&A] ysabxe:
No, if it is unlocked do Recovery Backup, it will be fine
[Moto X Q&A] Rayz321:
You should definitely PM the original poster and tell him you can do this and see if it helps!
[Moto X Q&A] :
The OP hasn't posted in the X section since February. Seems he's a G2 customer now. ;)
[Moto X Q&A] xphoneuser:
Bummer...

well I'll still try it, I'm kinda over it for now, FedEx had an issue with mi X, will arrive probably in like 10 days... ill post updates
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Hi guys. Sorry, I've been extremely busy with work and have had little time to spend here on XDA.

I can confirm that the Moto rep is incorrect. If you have an XT1056 (Sprint variant), it COMES SIM-Locked straight from the factory.

We have several people here outside the U.S. who have purchased brand new XT1056s only to find them SIM-Locked and unusable on their respective GSM carriers.

Sorry, but this is likely much more complicated than many of the users here seem to believe.

Also, EFS is unique to YOUR phone. You cannot simply copy the EFS from a different model or variant, it's much deeper than that.

While I would like to pursue a solution, time is my biggest enemy right now and I question whether or not I will be able to devote any amount of time to this.... As I've said before, I would really like to get another DEV interested in doing this. Since XT1056s are available cheaper than the other variants, perhaps we could work on financing one to donate to a willing DEV. First, we need to find someone willing (with more time than me).

Thanks and Good Luck
[Moto X Q&A] J_McBurst:
Chinese unlock

Has anyone here sent their phone to be unlocked in china? How do you do that and what are the costs?
[Moto X Q&A] MrSaba:
I know man how hard is to spent time on that job :) when you are busy with your job. I have one idea for you for interesting other DEV let you contact ysabxe author of this thread maybe you can interest him again with this project. :confused::)
[Moto X Q&A] :
Why don't you just private message him?????
[Moto X Q&A] MrSaba:
I did it but he said that he is not interested more in this project I think cause there wasn't any activity when he was asking unlocked devices backup files and if samwhatgreat will contact to him maybe he will be interested again because samwhatgreat is DEV me not and he can talk on same language but I will be #1 tester there
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Although I have done some development, I'm not sure I'd consider myself a DEV... a "semi-DEV", perhaps. I may reach out to [MENTION=3330181]ysabxe[/MENTION] but since he no longer owns a Moto X, I doubt he is interested.

Thanks for your commitment to be a tester.
[Moto X Q&A] :
Well, honestly... No means no my friend. You should leave him alone if he said no thanks. ?
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
New info:

http://bbs.ihei5.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=322394&extra=page=1 &mobile=2

http://bbs.ihei5.com/thread-299631-1-1.html

http://bbs.ihei5.com/thread-299759-1-1.html

Although I can't understand very well because it is written in chinese, these links seem to refer to a "hybrid" sprint/verizon ROM, that appears to be capable of SIM-Unlock. I could be totally off base here, but perhaps some other users could try to decipher what is written here.

It would be great if someone could try to figure out how to download the file located in the first link....
[Moto X Q&A] ezeuba:
Downloading the file SPR_XT1056_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25.2_CFC_1FF.rar, will upload when done. I just hope this helps to achieve the aim of SIM unlock for XT1056.

There seems to be another file SPR_XT1056_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25.2_CFC_1FF.xml.rar which I think is also related to the first one, or maybe just another version of it. Anyway, downloading both and will upload both for anyone who can use it positively to achieve our aim.

Links coming up soon...
[Moto X Q&A] ararr:
The file cannot unlock anything.

When flashing a official firmware, something will be erased that to make sim-unlocked sprint moto x locked again. The file is the modified firmware to avoid this happen.
[Moto X Q&A] ezeuba:
Here are the links:

1. SPR_XT1056_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25.2_CFC_1FF.rar

2. SPR_XT1056_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25.2_CFC_1FF.xml.rar

I hope this helps...

---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 AM ----------

Please clarify a bit more. Also, have a look at the files and see if anything can be done about it.
[Moto X Q&A] hsngt:
we are getting there guys

hi there

After downloading it and flashing it, it turned out to be an ordinary update to 4.4.2 :( and the "re break 3g telecom" meant that if you flash it and you are already unlocked, you will get locked again.

But:D, I searched a little bit more with the help of Mr. Google translator I found this thread htt!://bbs.ihei5.com/thread-310080-1-1.html

it seems like there are using some kind of interface as well as the software.

I hope someone might get lucky with it and we can solve this damn thing

hang on guys, we're almost there
[Moto X Q&A] ezeuba:
I've gone through the thread you posted. It seems it's just about flashing the Verizon MOTO X to a Chinese CDMA network. At least all the steps outlined there are identical to flashing to another CDMA network. I could be wrong...
[Moto X Q&A] hsngt:
I don't know, but maybe we could use the same software they are using to unlock the sim for us
[Moto X Q&A] ararr:
The file is from the man who selling sim-unlocked sprint moto x in China （or helping people to unlock）. For those using sim-unlocked sprint moto user x to upgrade their phone without locked again.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
You are correct.

The file is simply the Stock 4.4.2 Sprint SBF, EXCEPT, it has been slightly modified:

The XML file has been modified to remove two commands:

fastboot erase modemst1

fastboot erase modemst2

This is to preserve the modifications made to flash the Sprint Moto X to the Chinese CDMA carrier "Telecom".

Unfortunately, it turns out that the posts I linked do seem to refer to flashing the Sprint X to another CDMA carrier, which we already know how to do.

It doesn't seem to have anything to do with SIM-Unlock :(

Glad to see so many interested in SIM-Unlocking, but sadly this will not help.

---------- Post added at 11:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------

Yes, that turns out to be the method to flash to another CDMA carrier (we can already do this....) and not anything to do with SIM-Unlock...
[Moto X Q&A] Superpopsss:
Still no unlock ?

Just got a sprint moto x, was looking to unlcock but it is impossible lol

f*** me :(
[Moto X Q&A] thecj:
Sell it and buy Verizons version
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Not recommended. People are reporting issues using the XT1060 on Domestic GSM carriers on 4.4.2

If anyone plans to sell their XT1056 because they want to use GSM, why not buy the XT1053 that actually supports 5 UMTS bands, and ALL the LTE bands that both T-Mobile and AT&T currently use in the U.S.?

Why would they buy the VZW version which not only has issues on domestic carriers, but also lacks support for LTE bands 2 & 17 which are used by AT&T?
[Moto X Q&A] Miguel Santos:
I join the club of buyers of a sprint moto x.

Before that, I was in a store said that this mobile of this company could be released by imei. But it seems fake.

Why are there webs where "eeuu" and "sprint" options are available to choose if at the end this moto x can not be unlock by imei?
[Moto X Q&A] :
Research before buying fellas....can save a lot of let downs. :)
[Moto X Q&A] Superpopsss:
I am from canada. It didn't even cross my mind 1 second something like that existed.

Anyways using my oneplus so no biggie.

Sent from my One
[Moto X Q&A] :
You bought a sprint? That sucks. Rogers version is great. Unlocked bootloader and sim first night. ?
[Moto X Q&A] Miguel Santos:
I dont know much about unlocking, however I have found this post in another forum:

"Hi all

There's a manual for SIM unlocking Sprint HTC One

Guys there use an apk from system to unlock sim (OMADM Test Client)

We have some similar apks in /system/app/ but I couldn't launch them, there should be some other command rather than there on HTC

Maybe anyone more familiar with adb could help

These apks are OmaDrmService.apk, SprintOMADM2.apk and some others

Posting here 'cause rootzwiki seems to be more like developers forum"

He talks about unlocking SIM of HTC One from Sprint by some kind of apk. Could it be useful for unlocking moto x too? I wonder if it could help us.
[Moto X Q&A] hsngt:
languages files

hi Vivjen

can you post the files for the languages adding, after flashing a different firmware it started to have some troubles.

thanks in advance:D
[Moto X Q&A] yefonme:
Hello guys,I come from China.Forgive my bad English first( -_-# )...

And a few days ago I bought a XT1056 on Taobao,its sim-Lock has been cracked...

But undoubtedly, the seller certainly will not tell you how to unlock this.But I still want to know how he cracked（so I come here...）

I was told that it MUST NOT erase modemst partitions，these two partition was baseband cache partition according to my search，and now I want to know what I can help you guys.If you need me to do, I will do my best to help you.:o

_____________________________

My XT1056 is unlocked bootloader,and rooted.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
EXCELLENT!!!

YES!!! PERFECT!!! We have been waiting for you :D

We already knew that once cracked, you cannot delete the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions. We believe that the modemst partitions are the key!!!

Please see this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52970571&postcount=121

If you can 'backup' your EFS partitions and share them with us, we may discover the solution!

I also need to caution other users: IF YOU RESTORE EFS BACKUPS PROVIDED BY [MENTION=5298002]yefonme[/MENTION] , BE SURE TO BACKUP --YOUR-- EFS PARTITIONS FIRST. Remember: EFS is specific to YOUR device, so if you flash EFS from another phone it MAY corrupt your ESN / IMEI. If this happens, you can restore your backups to recover.

Additionally, we know very little about how the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions work, so simply flashing the backups provided by the unlocked user **MIGHT** be enough to unlock. Be careful and make sure you make backups BEFORE you experiment.

We also don't know if the Chinese Sim-Unlock method works for domestic U.S. carriers, so it would be interesting to see if a 'China Unlocked' XT1056 is able to use a U.S. SIM.

This is a GREAT start for us!!! Remember to hit the thanks button to [MENTION=5298002]yefonme[/MENTION] !
[Moto X Q&A] yefonme:
Alright alright,you are too kind,here is the backup: h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWpvBUs

I do not know if it can not work on your device，so please MUST BE CAUTIOUS with this. :p

BTW:I am using WCDMA mobile network of a Chinese carrier now,name is China Unicom,I hope to help you.
[Moto X Q&A] ezeuba:
Can someone who is knowledgeable about these things analyse the contents and confirm it will not brick devices before recommending flashing?... Just asking... Thanks all the same to the uploader... Great effort...
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Did you read my post? Backup YOUR EFS first, using the same method I linked. There is zero risk of bricking. If something goes wrong (your ESN/IMEI gets corrupted), simply RESTORE YOUR EFS partition, and you'll be 100% back to normal.

Analyzing file as we speak...

---------- Post added at 03:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:09 AM ----------

OK, I think I may be making some headway on this.

Can I get at least 1 other person who has a SIM-LOCKED XT1056 share their EFS backup with me? I have a hunch on what the method might be, but I need at least 1 additional backup from a SIM-LOCKED device in order to see if I'm right.

Please share ASAP. Thanks in advance.

---------- Post added at 03:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 AM ----------

[MENTION=2026715]ezeuba[/MENTION] : I don't want to get anyone's hopes up yet, but I --MAY-- have found the key. I need at least 1 other SIM-LOCKED user to share their EFS backup with me. Then if I find what I'm expecting, I will modify the backup, re-upload it, and that user will need to flash the MODIFIED efs backup and check to see if SIM-UNLOCKED.

If I get another backup soon, I will try tonight. Otherwise I will have to go to bed and try later...

P.S. Are you located in the U.S.? We still don't know if the China Unlock method works for domestic carriers, so it would be good to have a NON-U.S. user test first to see if it at least unlocked for international use...

EDIT: It's been over an hour and still nothing shared... I'm going to bed. If I could get 2 SIM-LOCKED individuals to share their EFS backups, it would really help.

If you would prefer, you can PM me a link instead of posting it in the thread

. Again, I have a hunch on the solution. TWO backups (from 2 different SIM-LOCKED XT1056's) will help me confirm it for sure.

We may be VERY close to a solution, thanks to [MENTION=5298002]yefonme[/MENTION]

Those of you who agreed to be testers, please send me your backups. When I wake, I will get right to work on this.
[Moto X Q&A] yefonme:
You're welcome.Goodnight,waiting for your good news! ;)

————————————————————————————————

[MENTION=2509024]samwathegreat[/MENTION]

Another example：

h**p://bbs.ihei5.com/thread-324383-1-1.html

This guy also use XT1056 with cracked SIM-LOCK and he is in trouble,he went to *#*#4636#*#* by dial keys,selected the USA band,and that's it.no signal :eek:

It's said that he should erase the modemst to re-crack :eek:
[Moto X Q&A] hsngt:
Yuhuuuuuu:D I knew we can do it.

I'll be uploading my files in an houre or two (cause I'm about drive back home) and I hope it will work

waiting for the great news :D
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Don't get your hopes up too much as it isn't done yet. I could be wrong about the hunch but the additional backups should really help. Looking forward to getting the backups :). Please PM me the link instead of posting in thread.

Thanks for helping!!

---------- Post added at 09:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 AM ----------

Requested access - waiting for approval.

Whomever else shares their EFS backups -- just need the flashable ZIP. I will analyze [MENTION=5918189]hsngt[/MENTION] 's file once access is granted, but still need EFS backup from at least 1 more SIM-LOCKED XT1056 for comparison ( [MENTION=5533015]Vivjen[/MENTION] : you around? )

EDIT: access received and downloaded :) thanks
[Moto X Q&A] jaaa1976:
1234

Whomever else shares their EFS backups -- just need the flashable ZIP.

flashable zip send .. :good:
[Moto X Q&A] ezeuba:
Thanks for your effort so far. At least now there is a beacon of hope. I hope you, or others, make the breakthrough soon. Cheers...

NB. I am expecting my Sprint MOTO X by midweek, planning to flash to a CDMA network here in Nigeria. I will be able to help with any files needed from the device and to test if necessary. I know my way around CDMA devices.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Excellent! Perhaps you could provide more detailed instructions to the other users on how to READ and SAVE (and send/upload) all the values stored in NVRAM and/or EFS?

You appear to be very familiar with the CDMA tools used to read such data.... We would appreciate your help! It is very possible that it is simply 1 or more NVRAM ITEMS (and/or files stored in EFS) that are responsible for SIM-LOCK.
[Moto X Q&A] ezeuba:
No problem. The phone is coming in via a forward shipper by Wednesday latest. Just got it on ebay. I am very familiar with NV items on devices. I have worked on them while flashing phones like the Motorola Droid 1 (whiterabbit nv items to unlock Droid radio), some LG phones (for 3g data), and other devices as well. I will do what I can to make this work for all of us.

NB. We can also use the attached NV read/write tool. I don't know if I am authorised to upload this here, but it's free and not warez...