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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
Flashing a different firmware will do absolutely nothing for the SIM Lock situation.

Also,if you're currently on a temporary unlock,that may be holding things up as well.

Typically,T-Mobile has a 40 day period to where you need for the phone to be active on their network before they will grant a SIM Unlock,not sure if this applies to devices bought directly from Samsung,but,it still could be why you're having issues.

You have two options:

1) Continue contacting T-Mobile regarding the issue,be prepared to show 'em your receipt/etc... proving you've bought the phone from Samsung & that it is indeed paid off. Call during typical office hrs on weekdays to ensure you get your former regional "Team Of Experts",I've found T-Mo's Customer Care has greatly improved since they went this route.

2) Use a paid device unlock service & make sure what you buy is T-Mobile Note 9 specific.

Anything else will not work. Google is your friend,as well as searching here in the Note 9 forums for services that have been recommended by the membership here.

Stay on the T-Mobile firmware until the device is permanently unlocked,I'm not sure that side-loading the device unlock .apk will work on non-T-Mobile firmware.

Depending on the method of payment you used,you may have some buyer protection regarding a return/refund,but,I'd use that as a last resort if after a week or so you get no results.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] carrilloevo:
I just had a replacement and it was locked on tmobile, when I was getting the failed to unlock was because it wasn't enough time activated on their network after a week of use I was able to successfully permanent unlock my note 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
N960U
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
This makes me feel so much better!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
You know at this point, i'm willing to pay for a service who will unlock it for me. I want to get this done ASAP, would you be kind enough to recommend a service? who should i use? Also, once it's fully unlocked, can I odin it back to unlocked samsung firmware so i get updates directly form samsung? or should i Odin flash the Verizon firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
Masterunlockcode & Unlockbase have been good for me.

Expect to pay $25-$50 & again, make sure you get the service that is specific to the T-Mobile Note 9, as it is different from unlocking from the rest of the carriers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
Yes, it looks like it's $50. I don't need to have an active line with t-mobile for this to work right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
Just placed the order from Unlockbase. Could you link me the odin flash rom that i should flash after it's unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
TBH, I'm not 100% certain of that one way or the other. I've always had T-Mobile service when I SIM Unlocked a phone, doing so to make resale more enticing to potential buyers.

Best to contact the unlocking service 1st before plunking down $50.

There's a few theads here that have links to VZW firmware.

If you're still uncertain, ping the individual(s) to confirm it's what you need.

I don't want to recommend/link firmware that I haven't used myself........
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
Ok thanks. Well the order is already placed so I hope it works. It says the turnaround time is up to 5 days which seems really long. I'll look into the VZW firmware but if someone can link me, that would be helpful
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
The cleanest way to switch carrier firmware is to flash the unbranded U1 firmware and then flash the Verizon firmware.

Download both with the SamFirm tool, which pulls them directly from the Samsung servers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameinthefire:
Thank you. I will give that a shot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RypeDub:
The N960U version DOES support CDMA bands.

If you dial: *#2263# you'll get a service menu popup that allows you to choose which bands to enable or disable.

I have the same phone you have, and my CDMA bands are: 1, 2, 4 & 5. I attached a screenshot with all bands enabled.

Now, for unlocking it: you'll need to use the phone with a T-Mobile PostPaid SIM for 41 days. On day 41, you should be able to launch the Device Unlock app and permanently unlock it.

That's just their policy. They don't have any policy for out-of-service devices like how AT&T has that website where you can request unlocking even if you're not an AT&T customer but have an AT&T device.

The Pre-Paid option takes 12 months before unlocking can happen.

Source: I literally just quit working for a retailer that sold T-Mobile + I'm very techy and wanted to personally learn T-Mobile's unlocking policy + we just so happened to have a TON of people who required the usage of other SIM's with their T-Mobile devices so I literally had to learn the ins and outs of unlocking.

I LITERALLY opened accounts for internationally traveling customers for just 2 months, run the app, call in to cancel the accounts.

It sucks and I've emailed a ton of people within not only the retailer I worked for, but also ALL OVER T-Mobile's official employee facing portals and directly emailing high up people to add a way for people with fully paid off devices to request unlocking via a web portal so they don't have to spend money to unlock their phone since its legally supposed to be free under the DMCA.

Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] whelmar:
If you want all the verizon compatibilty, the phone will rebrand it's self once the sim lock is removed... It's reboot, change to boot logo to verizon, install all the verizon stuff... just like you bought it from there...

If you're ok with that, don't flash the unlocked software....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Delete
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] prnvang:
Anyone have an update on the Tmobile Note 9 on Verizon??? I purchased the Tmobile Note 9, paid it off and unlocked it with tmobile's unlock app..... But I am unable to use the Note 9 on Verizon.... Any help is appreciated. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
WELCOME TO XDA-DEVELOPERS [MENTION=9680873]prnvang[/MENTION] ! :good:

Not knowing what steps you've taken so far,I recommend going here:

https://www.verizonwireless.com/bring-your-own-device/

A call to VZW customer care or a visit to a VZW store is likely needed to get your phone/SIM Card provisioned to work on VZW.

You can likely stick w/the T-Mobile firmware,but,I'd guess all the features of VZW's network would need for you to flash the VZW firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RypeDub:
Since the Galaxy S8, Samsung has essentially loaded each firmware with all carrier functions.

As soon as a properly provisioned SIM card is inserted and the phone is unlocked: it will effectively flash the SIM's carrier to the phone, rebranding it with a new bootlogo, removing all previous carrier bloatware and installing the new SIM's carrier bloatware.

This process also enables things like VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, Hotspot, etc. per carrier.

The only other thing he would need to set up is MAYBE, the APN settings for Verizon.

When you used the Unlock App from T-Mobile, did you tap on Permanent Unlock and it said that it was successful and then you rebooted using the In-App button that shows up with the confirmation screen?

Because if you did: then your phone is Unlocked and a Verizon SIM will work in your phone.

Now, just for ****s and giggles: Verizon's CDMA network using the following:

LTE Bands / Frequencies:

--- B2 (1900 PCS)

--- B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)

--- B13 (700 c)

CDMA Bands / Frequencies:

--- BC0 (800)

--- BC1 (1900 PCS)

CDMA Protocols:

--- cdmaOne (2G)

--- CDMA2000 1xRTT (2G)

--- CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rel. 0 (3G)

--- CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A (3G)

So now if we look back at the Note 9 by T-Mobile, here is what it supports:

LTE Bands / Frequencies:

--- B2 (1900 PCS)

--- B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)

--- B13 (700 c)

CDMA Bands / Frequencies:

--- BC1 (1900 PCS)

So this phone should DEFINITELY have SOME service on Verizon.

As long as the T-Mobile device is FULLY paid off AND AFTER the pay-off date, has had active T-Mobile Service for 40 days or more.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
I thought this only held true on the SM-N960U1,not the models that are carrier-branded out-of-the-box that haven't been flashed w/the SM-N960U1 firmware.

Regardless,it's easy enough to find out,LOL.

Even if it's plug & play w/the SIM,I think you might need to still work w/VZW to get the IMEI whitelisted,so to speak,to get all the features working properly.

I see you're on VZW (I'm not/never used it),so,you definitely have a better sense of what's required for BYOD on the network. :good:

Something's not right though,as [MENTION=9680873]prnvang[/MENTION] is having issues,hard to glean exactly what's going on w/the limited amount of info given.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
[MENTION=5555005]RypeDub[/MENTION] [MENTION=297121]whelmar[/MENTION]

Carrier rebranding is NOT active on the Note 9, yet. It will be introduced with Pie.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
I suspected as much,wasn't sure if it made a difference with a factory SIM-Free/unlocked SM-N960U1 or,a SM-N960U that was converted.

I know from my experience w/a T-Mobile version that I flashed the U1 firmware on,none of the T-Mobile garb (apps or bootscreen) showed up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
It's two different things. The U1 provisions the firmware based on the SIM card merely to optimize it for the network (and in the case of T-Mobile, activate WiFi calling and VoLTE), but does not as any carrier apps or boot animations.

Carrier switching is different. It was introduced on the Note 8 with Oreo, and will eventually work on the Note 9 once updated to Pie.

Carrier switching is a feature of the carrier branded firmware. Let's say you have a Verizon Note 8. It has a Verizon boot animation, Verizon apps, and the 4G LTE icon in the status bar is the Verizon style.

If you out a T-Mobile SIM in it, it will recognize the different carrier and force you to reboot to reprovision the firmware for T-Mobile. But it will actually remove ALL Verizon bloat and apps, such as the boot animation, and replace it with T-Mobile spa and bloat. It will appear and act just like a Note 8 purchased directly from T-Mobile. This is why all the carriers release the same build for the Note 8 now. Because it's completely interchangeable.

The Note 9 will behave the same way with Pie.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
THX for the explanation. :good: :good:

So,I'm guessing a U1 on 9.0 (w/a T-Mobile SIM) will remain unbranded & keep WI-FI Calling & VoLTE (& DIGITS w/o the app).

I know from the brief time running U1 firmware on 8.1 that most,if not all,of the T-Mobile specific items ( WI-FI Calling / VoLTE / DIGITS / [Maybe VVM,IDK] ) were on board,less the branding.

The $1,000,000 question is if the (US) carriers {SPRINT/VZW} will/do play along w/o having to jump through hoops to get a non-carrier device to work on their network............
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
You can get the non-carrier phone to work on Verizon and Sprint and ATT. It's made for all US carriers. The only issue is WiFi calling and VoLTE won't work on those carriers. But data, calls, texts, will (should) work just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
If you read the thread, he said he doesn't have T-Mobile, so he can't have T-Mobile unlock it. He paid for a service to unlock it. All his issues and questions were solved and answered.

You're just a little late to the party is all, LOL.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
Just in case you do want to get a permanent SIM Unlock on your T-Mobile Note 9 & have yet to do so,the standard wait time (for devices paid in-full) is 40 days:

https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/sim-unlock-policy

There are exceptions to where you can get it sooner,but,that's the standard.

YMMV as to getting an exception not outlined in the terms,IE: customers in good standing for a number of years w/no late payments/etc... can probably call T-Mobile & request a permanent unlock,even if the device is still on a payment plan.

The OP6T section here @ XDA has a very extensive thread on the subject & posts from many members who successfully got a permanent SIM Unlock while the phone is still financed.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] serkai:
hi, so im trying to unbick my phone, everything okay bu when i try to flash, like halfway it shows the message: fastboot set-active a, but i cant di anything, after it shows that message, my phone starts reboots by himself and miflash still keeps showins the same message.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] hisee:
Hi,

Previously I use to get good battery life around full day but from last few days battery life. Is very bad it's almost half of it.. Any way we can check is any hardware problem or many setting casusing problem
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] md07:
i have Nex S, chinese version, not international. But i can get full google service and Play store easy by chose add google account from setting, and phone automatic download all and install.

you can download app and game from Play store, but when you download a heavy game (about more than 300MB), there is alway problem, Google Play error 911. And game can not install completed.

So, how can i install heavy game from Play store in Nex S chinese version? i dont want to use another source (example APKpure) because some game i purchased from Play store can not apear in another source
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mrblunt92:
I have same problem i use Aptoide to download large apps or games they need to fix that error
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] DrG0nz0:
Yup, same problem here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FacuBlanco0312:
Try rooting my Samsung j7 Prime SM-G610M device with CF-Auto-Root. The case is that under the CF-Auto-Root corresponding to version 8.1.0 Oreo of my Mobile with the same number of compilation, but when flashing from Odin, it tells me everything is correct, but it restarts, I verify with Root Checker that I have rooted, but he says no. Below I leave the log generated by Odin to review.

<ID: 0/005> Added !!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5 ..
<OSM> Check MD5 .. Do not unplug the cable ..
<OSM> Please wait ..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Successfully ..
<OSM> Leave CS ..
<ID: 0/005> Odin engine v (ID: 3.1203) ..
<ID: 0/005> File analysis ..
<ID: 0/005> SetupConnection ..
<ID: 0/005> Initialzation ..
<ID: 0/005> Get PIT for mapping ..
<ID: 0/005> Firmware update start ..
<ID: 0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID: 0/005> recovery.img
<ID: 0/005> cache.img
<ID: 0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID: 0/005> RES OK!
<ID: 0/005> Removed !!
<ID: 0/005> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID: 0/004> Added !!
<ID: 0/004> Removed !!
<ID: 0/004> Added !!
<ID: 0/004> Removed !!
[/ code]

Forgive my English, I'm from Argentina and use the Google translator ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onepiece:
Not sure if this is the right forum....will change if properly guided.

Was doing back up of my MATE 9 with my PC and checked if an updated version of HiSuite was available for my PC. I think I was on Version 9.0.1 or 9.0.2 and went ahead and updated my PC to 9.0.3. The while loading HiSuite 9.0.3, the program requested that I also update the HiSuite on the Mate 9 too...which I did.

BOTTOM LINE: The new version NO LONGER allows you to select individual files...especially apk files for import or export. Luckily, JUST exported (backed up) the apk for a program that the developer quit listing on Play Store. Yes, there are apk transfer programs available from the Play Store...but now I'll have to bloat my phone and it was SO convenient using the earlier HiSuite to move apks around.

Question for the community....

- Can anyone get me HiSuite Version 9.0.1 or 9.0.2? I couldn't find it anywhere on line (although I could find version 8). Not even sure if I do reinstall the earlier version of HiSuite if my backups will be usable NOR do I know if the "update" I put on my phone will require the newer MUCH MORE LIMITED HiSuite.

This is yet another indicator of Huawei going the way of Apple. Locking down bootloaders..and now forbidding simple users like me from importing and exporting apks. Upsetting...

Thanks to all.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] -IK-:
I've been using this Kaiser phone for about a week now and it's seriously starting to piss me off.

I won't go into the details here, I just want to ask, is there a way to retrograde Windows Mobile 5 on to this phone?

Cheers.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] KD8DNS:
why dont you go into details and maybee someone could help you!!!!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ryncppr:
LOL,, that made my day!!!! Everyone and their grandmother is trying to get a flawless WM6.1 version and you want to downgrade to WM5.0.... Awsome!!!:eek:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] vcespon:
What's wrong with your phone?

As it comes from factory you should not have any problem (if it does something unusual like hanging or dropping calls, just return it, there's something called warranty).

You can download updated HTC apps and all kind of utilities from P1tater or AllTheWay sites on 4shared, if you want.

You can download official WM 6.1 ROMs, they work fine.

You can try any of the cooked ROMs, done by the dozen of cookers here. Some of them have small flaws, but you can see how the device performs with another settings or applications.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ChumleyEX:
Guys you don't want to make him angier then before.

If the phone makes you that angry just take it back and get a flip phone.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] freewind29:
As I remember, kaiser came with wm6.0, I don't think you can get any factory wm5 for kaiser.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] -IK-:
Ok. There are quite a few, but here are some...Dunno if this is an issue with the hardware (don't think so) and I'm actually using a Vodafone branded device if that makes any difference.

Phone lock bug

Locking the phone sometimes puts the device in a limbo state where it will not respond to any screen input, but will respond to the keyboard. Clicking the unlock screen item has no effect in this state so the phone can't be unlocked without using the keyboard :mad:

Calendar reminders not showing up on Today

Noticed this yesterday, that events occuring in the next day or two were not showing up as an item on the today screen calendar summary. It only showed up when I actually went into the calendar and the event, and then exited the application :mad:

So fu*king slow

Ironically, the well publicised slow video doesn't really show up on my Kaiser. The camera works at a good frame rate (when used in good light) and video recording and playback seems as fast as my old Trinity...

BUT

Every other fu*king aspect of the phone is slow from responding to clicks on icons to playing games which worked very well on the Trinity (mainly Celeris Virtual Pool). :mad:

I asked if WM5 could be installed on the phone as I believe the first two issues could be allieviated by this old (but perfectly useable and properly working) version.

Any ideas / suggestions welcome.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] P1Tater:
YOu want to sell it? I'm looking to buy a replacement TILT if you are looking to sell.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] -IK-:
If I can't resolve the issues then yeah, it'll be put up for sale.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] martinreay:
Vodafone v1615

I also have one of these, and have never had an issue with it freezing like you have descibed. I would suspect it may be a hardware issue with yours - suggest you get Vodafone to replace it - doesn't cost anything! I'm perfectly happy wit mine :D
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] -IK-:
Cheers...Can you tell me which ROM versions you have installed on your device.

Would really appreciate that. Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NotATreoFan:
From what you are describing, these issues appear to be software-based. I have an AT&T Tilt, and from day 1 it was plagued by sluggish response and screen freezes. Now that the cooks have had 6+ months to play around with Kaiser hardware, there are several custom ROMs out there that can resolve/minimize the problems you described.

Before you go so far as to get rid of the phone, I would suggest you read up on the ROM Upgrading section of the Kaiser Wiki (linked in my signature), and determine if you are willing to go through the steps required to unlock your phone and load custom ROMs.

I have flashed no less than 30 different ROMs in the last 6 months, and I must say that I settled on Dutty's Apr 09 build 2.5 weeks ago when he released it. Video playback is still choppy (hardware issue affecting all flavors of the Kaiser), but can be lessened by purchasing and installing CorePlayer. I have had no freezing issues since flashing to this ROM.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] -IK-:
Thanks for all the useful comments...Have known of Dutty for some time and have flashed his ROMs on previous devices.

Looks like he's come up with the goods again...

One final question (I promise) is there any simple way to backup an existing ROM installed on the device. I've used Kaiser kitchen before, but is there an app that just reads the ROM and saves it in a state where it is simple to reinstall afterwards?

Not so angry anymore :D

Thank you and goodnight :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GSLEON3:
Yes & no. Backing up your ROM on the device is fairly simple. However, it will be raw data & must be converted thru a pretty straight forward & fairly simple process. But there is nothing ATM that will dump the rom as a nbh that can be immediately flashed.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] -IK-:
After being stuck in bootloader mode (noob error not following proper Hardspl instructions) without a working backup ROM for quite a few hours, I managed to restore my phone using Mtty and then install the Vodafone stock WM 6.1 from 29th Jan 08.

Why didn't they just ship this bloody ROM with the device :D

Bugs seem fixed and theres a slight speed increase too.

Classy upgrade...I'm no longer angry :D
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] wksoh:
According to official Mi Max 3 website:

LTE band support: B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20

I just bought a Global version model: M1804E4A:

The user guide indicates band support: 1/3/7/8/20/34/38/40 (Bands 4 & 5 are missing !!??)

WIthout Bands 4 & 5 - I'm guessing I can't get onto AT&T and TMobile ?

Does anyone know if there is a code dialler to check what LTE band is being supported by Mi Max 3 ?

For folks using mi max 3 in USA successfully - may I know what is your model number?

I see 3 model variants on various websites: M1804E4A , M1804E4C, M1804E4T - anyone knows what the differences are?

Thanks !!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] nijel8:
Screenshot from same global model. All those listed online are supported. Looks like they copied user guide from Mi Max 1/2 to save money...:)

For model #s nobody knows and until we start collecting data nobody will know for sure. My guess would be China 4GB and 6GB RAM, and Global. Second guess - diffident hardware variants regarding display and touchscreen, 2 each in kernel -> 4 possible configurations...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] wksoh:
Wow thanks for your reply, how do you you get your phone to display the LTE bands? Is it difficult to do? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] nijel8:
root + Network Guru