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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jb_alphamale:
I sold a Canadian HTC M7 from Telus on the US market with the bootloader unlocked but the new owner could not simply insert his SIM into the phone. It was SIM locked. Locked bootloader is completely different story than locked SIM (the device is locked to work only with a particular carrier's SIM). I had to get an unlock code and then worked. Be aware about this.

Here is your explanation:

http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/44782/unlocked-device-vs-unlocked-bootloader
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] FOSA:
Hi!

I need to copy all my contacts from memory to my SIM card at one go after erasing all the old contacts in the SIM card

Is it possibel?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
OKAY guys I got it working. See screenshots. AND FOLLOW THESE STEPS

Update: Recommended only for users with ANCE build version.

You can downgrade using only the AP file without removing any user data (only some system modifications and root, but you can reroot of course).

Known Bugs on ANCE:

Private Mode does not enable.

Update 2: I believe you can enable download booster without replacing your SecSettings.apk and SecSettings.odex files, however this is not yet confirmed. For a guide to do it this way, see this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53640392&postcount=98&nocache=1&z=1925545437261462

Requirements:

Use this services.jar NOT the one from the zip. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vziudszmba2l9zm/services.jar

Root

ES File Explorer (make sure Root Mode is enabled)

v2.1 odex file from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2719582

YMMV, so I recommend copying these four files from your system folder to somewhere safe (external sd or PC) just in case something goes wrong.

GOOD LUCK!

1. Download/unzip the SecSettings.apk, SecSettings.odex, and services.odex files from the zip. Download modified services.jar from here (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vziudszmba2l9zm/services.jar )

2. Copy ALL FOUR files to the /system root folder

3. Fix all permissions to rw-r-r (3 checks in first column, first check in second, rest blank) DOUBLE CHECK THIS ON ALL FOUR(See Attached)

4. Copy SecSettings.apk and SecSettings.odex from the system root folder to the /system/priv-apps/ folder, choose overwrite all.

5. Copy services.JAR from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, overwrite again.

6. Copy services.ODEX from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, overwrite if asked.

PHONE WILL FREEZE AND REBOOT

Mine reodexed everything "Android is updating apps" on bootup.

?????

Profit.

CLICK THANKS.

btw HUGE thanks to RevelationOmega for doing the hard part!!

Edit: Possible fixes if experiencing issues (not tested or confirmed working) I am on Baseband AND3 with Build ANCE. If you experience issues, try ODIN to ANCE (this will not delete user apps), reroot, update SuperSU binaries, and then follow the steps below. This is exactly what I did when it worked for me (no xposed installed beforehand, only after and all seems well).

TO GET THE QUICKSETTINGS TILE

1. Download SQlite editor (the one in the screenie works best)

2. In apps, find settings storage > settings.db > system

3. Search for notification

4. Choose Notification_Panel_Active_App_List (there are a few VERY similar ones, make sure its the right one.

5. Add NetworkBooster; as seen in screenshot attached.

6. Reboot

TESTING DOWNLOAD BOOSTER

0. Make sure you are connected to WIFI and LTE (Does not work on regular 4G or lower)

1. Open the Play Store

2. Find the app called DCIkonZ (or any app over 30 mb)

3. Install app as normal. You should get a popup as seen in attached and see a toast saying Download Booster enabled...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bruderhood15:
Has anybody tried this yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] BAM1789:
What's a good free SQLite Editor? Everything looking good here so far. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
I downloaded mine from aptoide, its the only one I could work easily. Icon looks like 3 round grey circles stacked up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Megadoug13:
Can one of you guys give me your stock secsetting apk and odex? I'm afraid to restart my phone because I might have done this wrong

from my frothy.... froth... frosty... frost
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] BAM1789:
I just bought the one that was shown in the screenshot, gotta use those Google Opinion Rewards in some way! Everything is working great, even had a status bar icon added. Thanks so much for finding and posting this, was something I really wanted!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
If your phone didn't reboot on its own then you messed up somewhere. Just start over from square one. Gimme a minute and I'll give you a dropbox link with the stock files.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
Thought I had them but I don't. If you have the ATT model, just double check the permissions and youll be fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Megadoug13:
Thanks!

from my frothy.... froth... frosty... frost
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
Worst case you can odin to stock and you keep all your apps/data too lol. I know because I bricked my phone twice trying to different things already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Megadoug13:
It's better that I get someone's stock odex and secsettings apk cause I'm not near my own pc.... probably should have backed these up first

from my frothy.... froth... frosty... frost
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
All I have is the stock services.jar. I don't have the others.

Where do you think you weren't wrong?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Megadoug13:
It's not that I went wrong. I replaced the apk and odex.... then realized my stock flashlight disappeared from my system so I view that as a bad sign

from my frothy.... froth... frosty... frost
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
Your stock flashlight app? You mean the torch widget? That's normal. Don't worry.

Mine disappeared too!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bobez666:
Well I got the download booster to work. But my stock Internet app force closes and I have no gps signal at all. Is there any fix for this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] mcnaught82:
I followed all the direction, I have the symbol in my task bar and the quick tile. But when I download, it just downloads on wifi.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bobez666:
You have to have lte signal bars or it will just download off wifi. Also camera app forces closes
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] 556AR:
Yep no camera now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chronicaust:
Hmm none of that is happening to me guys. And I have no fix = /. I haven't tested gps, however.

I am on the ANCE build and not the AND3 one. Try ODIN to older version perhaps? Just a thought.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bobez666:
Ok I'm going to try to downgrade, but could you test your gps
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XDM inc:
ok so im getting more into android development in the SDK lately and i ran across a tool called eclipse and by messing around with it i see that it can boot virtual android versions of choice so i see different android versions and i downloaded GB thought SDK and booted easy. But i want to but my own custom image of the xperia play in there. From what i can see eclipse uses everyday .img files (system.img, userdata.img ramdisk.img build.prop) but i see two thats different kernel-qemu file and source.properties. i was wondering if these files are important, i believe so that kernel-qemu could be what we know as kernel.img in a different form. how do i obtain these files to boot my xperia play on eclipse?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XDM inc:
i could really use some help in this, im always recklessly making edits to my phone and i would like to test it virtually first before i send it to my phone.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] nightowl007:
When I turned on the tablet today, it hung and just went to a Samsung screen that gets dim and then bright every few minutes. It never boots.

I tried to boot to the recovery menu and wipe everything, and it still hangs. I tried to connect it to Kies and it never sees it. It makes noise when plugged in and looks like it is going to connect, but it doesn't. I have the Samsung drivers installed, rebooted the PC and have the firewall and the AV client turned off.

Any idea how to get it back up and running?

I am somewhat of a novice on Android devices, but I catch on quickly.
[Asus Padfone X and S] ohsirus:
Hello .. Has anyone found a great method to unlock the AT&T Asus Padfone X Unlock?
[Asus Padfone X and S] ohsirus:
*Unlock code

I am wanting to take this to T-mobile
[Asus Padfone X and S] dotnetguyaz:
The only way that you'll be able to do this is by buying the device outright (off contract) and then requesting a SIM unlock from AT&T. Otherwise, you're going to have to buy the device and wait a minimum of 3 months before you can get it unlocked.
[Asus Padfone X and S] ohsirus:
That is precisely what I did and my plan was. After calling they said I need to have 6 months of active service before they will give it time me. I am looking for other options
[Asus Padfone X and S] XyonNYC:
Root?

Besides unlocking this device, is there any word about rooting floating around for AT&T's Asus Padfone X?
[Asus Padfone X and S] dotnetguyaz:
6 months now???!!! That's ridiculous. I get that they are trying to maintain exclusivity with the device (which is just plain stupid, imho), but 6 months of service???

I absolutely love mine, but not enough to have to deal with those terms. Sorry mate.

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Towelroot works perfectly. However, don't expect too much. I rotted mine and went about changing the launcher and such and completely borked the device. I had to do a factory reset on it. Seems that Dynamic Display relies heavily on the ASUS Launcher.
[Asus Padfone X and S] ohsirus:
I got a friend that has ATT to check it out. They were ok with him unlocking it because he does have service with them :rolleyes: however they couldnt register the IMEI because they need proof of use on their network before they will give out the code. The dont want someone to just by a device and automatically take it to another network. Legere was right the other day.. They will rape you and they are greedy bastards.

If I paid full retail no discounts for a device I should be able to do whatever I want with it. You made your money off me already. Let me do what I please :eek:
[Asus Padfone X and S] XyonNYC:
Cool. Good to know theres at least a way.

:)
[Asus Padfone X and S] jzsidebott:
3 month rule does not apply to ATT. You have to wait for the duration of the contract or pay off the phone if you are on the next program.

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The phone does not have to be on your account for 60 days. You just have to be an att subscriber and the account in good standing for 60 days. They cannot provide a code to a non att subscriber. mainly because it doesn't work that way. You can get the full details about device unlock at Http://www.att.com/deviceunlock
[Asus Padfone X and S] IRusselldABear:
Yes it is rootable i have rooted and unrooted a asus padfone x successfully as i am using my warranty tomorrow :b
[Asus Padfone X and S] DTR204:
Exceptions can be made for certain customers that must travel internationally...specifically for military, or goodwill/missionary work. If your convincing enough you can get it done
[Asus Padfone X and S] b22ri22an:
I had a lengthy conversation with AT&T as well as a BBB complaint filed against them for just this reason.

A subsidy lock is placed on all devices regardless if it is subsidized or not. They will provide an unlock code only if you meet their ransom demand of 3 full months of promptly paid service on the device in question on their network after paying full retail value for the handset. At that point you can request an unlock code and in 5 to 10 business days you will receive the unlock code by email. So basically you can finally migrate to T-Mobile or another carrier with the device after about 100 days of ownership of a device with an average expected usage of only 365 days.

when speaking to a representative from the office of the president of AT&T Mobility in regards to the BBB complaint I was told this and I quote verbatim what was told to me "If you don't like our terms for sale of an AT&T branded headset you can always choose to buy from another company with terms more favorable to you."
[Asus Padfone X and S] ed_istheword:
Is unlocking going to be very effective on other US networks?

I mean, if it can barely call/text and would have poor to no LTE/usable mobile data, is it really going to be worthwhile to unlock? That's been the problem with importing previous Padfone models, and I find it hard to believe that an AT&T-exclusive device would be much different...

Granted, I hope that's not the case, because my AT&T contract is almost up and I really need a device upgrade...
[Asus Padfone X and S] Twotems:
It should work perfectly on other US networks. Imported models don't have the necessary data frequencies for all US networks (especially Tmobile). I'm buying the padfone e (dual sim, quadband wcdma) and using it as my backup phone and primary tablet. I'll use my K910 as a hotspot if I really need mobile data but my tablets are primarily used on wifi.
[Asus Padfone X and S] ed_istheword:
But how do we actually know if it'll work well? Do we have access to the white sheets, or some other listing of it's supported frequencies?

It just seems like, if it's only on AT&T in the US, then it's probably built for AT&T and less compatible than we'd like.
[Asus Padfone X and S] italk:
any hope for non at customers?

I just padfone x and I'm looking for a way to unlock it. I'm not an art customer (T-Mobile). I ve tried unlocking websites but no one has been able to do it. Help!?
[Asus Padfone X and S] hpcorona:
I could only find Unlookitnow, but dont' Know if it works... l ended up ordering a Padfone S instead
[Asus Padfone X and S] ohsirus:
As previously advised I am a Tmo customer I used a friends ATT account as a means to get around the unlocking. After about a 1 1/2 months of having ATT open cases and reviewing the account to have it unlocked, it did get unlocked.

This was not an easy feat at all. Literally took calling in almost every other day, speaking with "supervisors/managers" making many complaints to have it resolved.

The concept is annoying that I have to but the device full price and cant do what I want with my device. Glad the unlocking bill was passed even though there will still be a lot of red tape from carriers to get codes.

I am using Tmo LTE and havent had any data issues w/ us bands. Again it was a process, however I ddnt have to spend anymore than what I paid for the device and grateful for my friend for helping me with that.
[Asus Padfone X and S] Vissionary84:
I can't seem to root mine

How? I have the pre-june 3 kernel, and my padfone is att of course and towelroot won't work. It says device not supported. I'm not quite sure what the problem is. I've seen plenty of posts from ppl saying theirs rooted without a hitch. Any suggestions? 4.3.3 kitkat.
[Asus Padfone X and S] Shagman68:
Now that it has been a few months, is it still working good on T-Mobile LTE and HSPA+ networks? Speedtest.net speeds?
[Asus Padfone X and S] ohsirus:
Absolutely .. everything is fine there.
[Asus Padfone X and S] lailaiumauma:
Can we just flash other padfone' rom to unlock it?
[Asus Padfone X and S] Drunken1:
Would love confirmation on the Tmobile network compatibility, this thing is like $199 now, anyone willing to post screenshots?
[Asus Padfone X and S] timumi:
I got one of the $199 unlocked ones yesterday on eBay.

I can confirm that T-Mobile LTE works in the USA.
[Asus Padfone X and S] spc_hicks09:
Just got one of these myself yesterday. Found an unlocked one for $189. I look forward to bringing some development and maybe some more stuff to this device. Hopefully I don't have the amount of issues that others have had. Thanks for confirming the T-Mobile LTE works well.
[Asus Padfone X and S] fumandor:
I have an Asus Padfone from AT&T with Android 4.4.2 running ATT_11.10.8.16. I used Towel Root APK 1. This is the link. I originally tried ver 3 which is automatically downloaded from the web page but it didnt work. I found this web page and downloaded ver 1 directly to the phone (to avoid antivirus scanners on laptop). Executed it and then installed SuperSU. http://adbtoolkit.com/rooting/apk/TowelRoot/#.VQS6co7F-1c
[Asus Padfone X and S] robwicks:
I used Kinga Root to root mine. Works well on T-Mobile. After rooting it, I cleared some of the AT&T software off of it. The only feature missing is tethering, which can be had using a paid app. I'll do that when I next need to tether if another solution is not found by then.
[Asus Padfone X and S] xtermmin:
I'm also using the Padfone X on T-Mobile and it works great for the most part.

LTE is fine, as it supports both Band 4 (primary) and Band 2 (rural refarmed), but not the upcoming Band 12. No problems with 2G EDGE either.

"4G"/HSPA+ has some problems though. The PFX does not support the 1700MHz/2100MHz AWS band, only the 1900MHz band. While it does have 2100MHz, it doesn't have 1700MHz, making AWS a no-go.

During a recent road trip, I bounced between LTE and EDGE (which I got 0 data on 90% of the time, was not roaming). T-Mobile's maps show that I should have gotten "4G"/HSPA+ coverage, but I guess they only had AWS deployed in those areas.

Typical LTE speeds I see:

Home: 2 bars, 12Mbps/6Mbps.

Right outside my door: 5 bars, usually 100Mbps/25Mbps

Work: 5 bars, 40Mbps/20Mbps
[Asus Padfone X and S] spc_hicks09:
Not that it matters much but bars only represent your distance to the nearest tower. What you need to look for is the dBm speed.
[Asus Padfone X and S] xtermmin:
Oh, I didn't know that. Walking 20 feet from my room to my front door makes my PFX go from 2 bars @12Mbps, to 5 bars [MENTION=4720562]100Mbps[/MENTION]. Guess I live right next to a tower and didn't even know it! :D

But yeah, 2 bars to 5 bars in the span of 20 feet. Feel it has more to do with building penetration than distance to the nearest tower.
[Asus Padfone X and S] spc_hicks09:
It absolutely does, you could really be close to the tower, but something is obstructing the signal.
[Asus Padfone X and S] xtermmin:
Yes, it's called the walls of my house. Hence 2 bars inside vs 5 right outside my front door.

Not sure why you're bring up this whole "distance to the tower" thing, since it's obviously because of building penetration.
[Asus Padfone X and S] spc_hicks09:
No need to be rude. I brought up the bars because that's what they represent, distance to a tower. They CAN be manipulated by building penetration but the bars represent distance to the nearest tower. That's why I said it, I was correcting you.
[Asus Padfone X and S] xtermmin:
Sorry it sounded like that, but I just don't get what you were trying to correct in my original post. :confused:
[Asus Padfone X and S] Sal_Latifi:
Hello. I had a question while we're on the subject of using the PFX of T-Mobile. Now this phone supposedly is VOLTE and AMR-WB (HD voice) compatible. However, I am not able to take advantage of this feature while talking to another T-Mobile customer with an HD voice compatible phone. My G2 is able to do it without any issues. I cannot find an option in settings anywhere where I can enable it. T-Mobile CS say it is because it is not a T-Mobile device. Is this true?
[Asus Padfone X and S] spc_hicks09:
Yes that's why.
[Asus Padfone X and S] Sal_Latifi:
If you don't mind me asking, what makes it incompatible? I mean it uses the same codec that T-Mobile has deployed for HD Voice. And the iPhone 6 (A1549) can be used with Verizon, At&t, or T-Mobile and is compatible with Volte/HD Voice using any of those networks. Just baffled by this.
[Asus Padfone X and S] Dave12308:
Not going to post screenshots, if you choose not to believe me for whatever reason that is fine with me.

But it works just fine on T-Mobile LTE here in Schenectady, NY. I use it for my primary internet connection as well with the WiFi Router AP app.

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It's VERY picky with tether apps as well, as it seems most of them these days simply bring you to the built-in tethering options.

I downloaded a $2.50 app from Play Store called WiFi Tether Router and it works extremely well.

There is also a database file you can edit to make the built-in tether stop checking in with AT&T (that's what causes it to fail); however for $2.50 this app is much easier.
[Asus Padfone X and S] spc_hicks09:
Simple answer is because it's not a T-Mobile phone.
[Asus Padfone X and S] windswoods:
Flash modem modemst1 modemst2 can unlock SIM card

but IMEI become [0]

still can call and receive

Anyone know how to fix IMEI?

[To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!]

I would like to put a link but I just registered...
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
windswood!!!FINALLY

please private message me the link I have been dying to unlock this phone!!!

You are amazing:D:D:D:D
[Asus Padfone X and S] windswoods:
send message to you

enjoy it!
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
awesome

as soon as i get off work i will try this,,,,,you are sure this unlocks sim?????

what steps should i follow??
[Asus Padfone X and S] windswoods:
I have two padfone x success

backup your modem modemst1 modemst2 first

Otherwise your IMEI may not com back anymore...

put files with ADB.exe

enter fastboot mode (root your padfone x first)

fastboot flash modem modem.img

fastboot flash modemst1 modemst1.img

fastboot flash modemst2 modemst2.img

or you can copy files to padfone x

adb shell su -c 'dd if=/sdcard/modem.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modem'

adb shell su -c 'dd if=/sdcard/modemst1.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst1'

adb shell su -c 'dd if=/sdcard/modemst2.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst2'

reboot~It's done
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
how do you

backup your modem modemst1 modemst2 first
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
how do you back up the modems......

and

i cant get into fastboot mode

power +vol down gets me to recovery mode
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
i cant flash the files, i dont understand or know how to , is it on the phone or on windows with the terminal

and i dont know how to get into fastboot

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cant i just copy and paste using root browser app,

thats a no lol
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
ok i got it to transfer the files but still shows imei number and is sim locked

C:\Users\luis>adb shell su -c 'dd if=/sdcard/modem.img of=/d

131072+0 records in

131072+0 records out

67108864 bytes transferred in 4.309 secs (15574115 bytes/sec

C:\Users\luis>adb shell su -c 'dd if=/sdcard/modemst1.img of

3072+0 records in

3072+0 records out

1572864 bytes transferred in 0.409 secs (3845633 bytes/sec)

C:\Users\luis>adb shell su -c 'dd if=/sdcard/modemst2.img of

3072+0 records in

3072+0 records out

1572864 bytes transferred in 0.398 secs (3951919 bytes/sec)
[Asus Padfone X and S] windswoods:
If you are successful, you will see baseband become[M2.15.20-A91_2142]

My step：

1. root

2. flash recovery (cwm6.img)

3. flash modem modemst1 modemst2 (sim card unlock)

I think flash recovery is not necessary for unlock sim card, but you can try..

fastboot mode: power+vol up , then connect your phone to PC, type [fastboot devices] make sure your connection is ok
[Asus Padfone X and S] l0k0 r4c1ng:
power+volume up just makes phone freeze on asus bootlogo

Can you please provide a step by step for entering fastboot mode

Can you please pm me the cwm6.img

Thanks
[Asus Padfone X and S] windswoods:
freeze on asus bootlogo is right, then connect your phone to pc. The next thing to do with cmd.

I apologize for my bad English, I'm Asian ..

Thanks for Google Translation....