yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Bdr68:
Radio fm search "no find any channel"
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Sado20:
Good

Thanks I just installed it was a little difficult but the partition script worked on j710fq -J7xeltetur
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Kim Quang:
Samsung A6

SM-A600G / DS

Can it be used?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Mitchellclancy23:
Sansung A3 2017 Custom Rom for Android 11 Samsung S20 and Note 20 One UI 3.0

Please😇
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Mitchellclancy23:
One Ui 3.0 Ported Apps

https://xdaforums.com/t/oneui3-0-po...-all-devices-with-oneui2-0-supported.4174153/
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Crim Soukyuu:
I can confirm BT pairings get lost, a reboot is not needed, just toggling bluetooth on and off causes it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Fire1511:
DO NOT ASK FOR ETA! ONE UI 3 FOR A3 DONT EXIST AND PROBABLY NEVER WILL EXIST
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SuperDeformed86:
Try "libsecure_storage companion for rooted Samsung devices" module in Magisk.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Crim Soukyuu:
Good tip, but sadly no dice - all it did was kill my wifi (turns itself off after turning on). BT pairings still lost on reboot...
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SuperDeformed86:
And "Bluetooth Library Patcher" module in Magisk ?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Aorocy:
Hello.

Thank you!

You have released the latest version of Android for a relatively old phone for free with the least problems, and the point that distinguishes you from others is that you have produced it with (Samsung user interface) and It is hard. Sincerely, I ask you to fix these very small and minor problems in future updates. Thank you. Your work was great, brother! 👍❤
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Aorocy:
Please say me work with a5 2017 520f?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] antepliakin:
coming for a7 2017
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Hillbillyreverend:
I dont see a reply to a previous question about VoLTE.

Is this one VoLTE capable?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] lastsaskatchewanpirate:
Yes, VoLTE and VoWifi is working in this ROM (at least for me: UK phone on Three network)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Bhaunzher:
Asssttttrrrrrraaaaaakkkkkkoooooooooo....thanks for the rom man. You the best
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] isaacragui:
thks for this ROM.

I've got a "symlink: some symlinks failed" just after A320 is recognized ok.

have you have an idea of the problem. Since I've treblezed my a3y17lte it seems that :

1/ i cannot install android 8 or 9

2/ i can install android 10 but without sim card detected

I dont find solution...
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SadaT5700:
Great work.

I can make it to succesfully install to my A320Y.

There is one functionality that I frequently use but doesn't work on this mod: Screen Mirror through Smart View to my Samsung TV.

It used to work on latest official Android 8.

Kindly advise if I missed something.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] SadaT5700:
Are you able to use SmartView screen mirroring on this S20 ROM port?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Jeromestone56:
When trying to install this ROM it say error 7

I've tried resize but there's this error failed to mount cache invalid argument. If you know a fix please help

Device a320fl
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] funkoot:
You'll get an error 7 if you're using TWRP recovery. You will need to use Orangefox recovery instead. I'm assumign you have flashed the repartition script as per Astrako's instructions at the beginning of this thread?

I also did a full wipe of everything except external storage for a clean install.

Remember initial boot takes about 10 minutes.

Dave
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] san_murat_131:
I cant flash the bloatwares. Video player, finder etc. I need most of them. I flashed the bloat zip after h20 zip then reboot it but i cant see them. Please help
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] neel0210:
which zip you have flashed?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] grzegorzkrycki:
How many GB for user in A3 2017?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] shalannn:
I want to buy a Galaxy A5 2017 phone

Exynos 7880 . processor

Is this rom working or not?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
MARS SOM

The first so called SOM

Systemless-On-Memory

Years of porting, Stock ROMs and My Patches came to an end...

Since Magisk has grown to a full root and modding Solution for Android have i switched with My Development to creating Magisk Module Patches. Or in other Words, Systemless ROMs.

Mainly focusing on extending the Android Build Props are there also pure Parts of the latest Pixel Device Firmwares. Get the full Pixel UI Expierence, get extra Pixel Functions and Apps together with a better overall Experience. Better Audio In- and Output, better Display Calibrations, better Performance, more Functions packed into a simple Magisk Module.

Features:

Ported Pixel Apps

Ported Pixel Features

Ported Pixel UI & Colors

Ported Pixel Black Dark Mode

Xperia Sound Enhancements

Xperia Pro-I Content Ported

HTC UI & User Sounds

Xperia Live Wallpapers

Enabled various Android Features

Enabled various Hardware Features

Enhanced Security Support

Enhanced Display Quality

Enhanced Audio Output

Enhanced Audio Input

Enhanced FHD/4K HDR Output

Enhanced Camera Functionalities

Enhanced Graphical Handling & Rendering

Enhanced Network Functionalities

Faster booting and Reboots

Requirements:

Magisk Stable 24+

Android 12 GSI (Pixel Expierence)

[Preferred ARM64 A/B VNDKLITE]

Downloads:

Dev Ice Technologies

WELCOME

sites.google.com

Non GSI related Bugs:

Report them if You found one!

Donations:

paypal.me/miustone​
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Instructions can be found in the README on GitHub: https://github.com/Miustone/MARS_SOM
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
It's really crazy to see almost no Development at all anymore... After doing that so many Years and after trying to create something new with My Patches, since back in the Nexus 6 Days am i hoping this one here will lasts for a long Time! We will see how the future of Android will look like...

One Thing You could Me support with: Google Camera! Thats what a Pixel like Projects needs to be complete...
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Fixed the main Issue in the Alpha Stage. Beta will come soon :)
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] lonewolfbtown:
I like the idea of this. Been waiting for custom Roms to come to the Xperia 5. Just the stock Xperia 5 right now grosses me out. I ended up going back to my xz premium on los volte 9 because of this. Also the 21:9 ratio is hard for me to switch over.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] BrandonTGS:
I can't wait!

Finally a custom ROM, I've had one on every Sony smartphone I've had since the original XZ and my Xperia 5 feels a bit boring on the stock ROM. The new Sony home screen is kinda QBASIC and it's a slightly dumbed down version of the one from the XZ2 and they removed the Sony email app. Lololol... As soon as this is released I'll give it a try. :D :cyclops: :good: :good:
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
My GSI Experiments are stunning today. I can get VoLTE, and many other things to work. Also optimized the Cameras and Audio overall quality... Think my New Goals is the optimization of our Vendor Partitions... The results are amwesome! Publishing something New this weekend!
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
BETA1 uploading...
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
https://youtu.be/sFTvncOpHDk
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
BETA2 coming. Fixed all Bugs on Stock. Optimized a lot under the hood. Added Audio functions such as Monitor Rotation (Channels change on base of the actual rotation state), Google Pixel UI with Black Dark Mode, Audio Recorder, Pixel Launcher, Theme Manager and so on. Hope You will enjoy it! A Video Preview is also incoming!

(PS: Please avoid using the Gesture Navigation since it's broken with the Pixel Launcher. QuickSwitch for Magisk may fix that, or you can try to install a third Launcher from the Play Store. Sorry for that!)
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Mindbreaking. I managed to get Google Play System Updates like on the Pixel or Devices with updateable Apex. Device booted Up fine after applying it... What a Finding...
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nolihowell:
That's an absolute progress keep up the good work.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Thanks for the kind words :angel: BETA3 will come in the next 12 Hours :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] nolihowell:
It would have been a pleasure to be your tester but currently im pre occupied with my field of study which is cybersecurity. Please keep up the good work and it will be fruitful in the end.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] VaderSKN:
Sir, you just got yourself another tester. I couldn't figure out how the hell root this device, but after one hour with your guide and careful reading, I've managed to install Magisk on this Xperia! Now I'm just waiting for your ROM to download. I'll post an update after installing.

EDIT:

I've got a lot of FC's in the beginning, but it seems like it had calmed down after about 10-15 minutes. The ROM looks really like a mix of a Pixel and Xperia. As far as I can see:

- Phone does not want to connect to PC, says it's connected but does not charge/connect storage

- Theme engine does work, but pixel theme app keeps crashing when choosing wallpaper.

- Mic working, but badly (only third party apps and only somewhat)

I'll see if there's more. Waiting for beta 3!
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Thanks for the Feedback! Can't wait for more. It will stay everything Beta for the next Versions, but i'll try to fix actual Bugs first before releasing BETA3.

About USB. Try to enable/disable adb under Developer Options in the System Settings... I'll Take a look on this too!

BR:cowboy:
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] VaderSKN:
Day 2:

There is absolutely no battery drain, which is amazing. I left it at 98% for the night, and it was still at 98% in the morning.

There is a big issue though, which is setting this automatic Google wallpaper, which changes everyday or so. IF you put it as your homescreen and locksreen wallpaper, it actually softbricks your phone and it won't boot up after rebooting (which will be needed, since the screen will start flashing like mad). Sooo, back to square one, flashing the official software again! I'll do it after work today.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Ouh thats crazy. Thanks for letting me know! You can try to hold the Volume Button + or - with Power Button to Go in save Mode/b Slot to manage Magisk or do a factory reset. You can also do this by using "fastboot -w" which will also do a factory reset

Sorry for that! Hope i can fix it quickly...
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] VaderSKN:
It's okay, it's not my daily driver anyway. Fastboot -w doesn't seem to help, all I get is mke2fs failed with status 1. I guess I should keep the wallpaper stock for now hahah

It'll be up and working soon, and I'll do some testing again.

EDIT:

So I've redone everything and the device is up and running. I wanted to make a video of this issue with the wallpaper, but I can't reproduce this error.

To be honest, I'd try to repair the issue with Pixel 19 wallpapers app crashing, since it's probably it FC:ing causing the issue. Otherwise, it's got the same issues as mentioned.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
BETA3 released and i am sorry for the missing BETA2! A XZ3 User told me that the uploaded Version on My Website still was BETA1. I fixed that with BETA3 and BETA4 will be coming soon! Enjoy (:
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
BETA4 uploading with some fixes and enhancements. Thanks to My Discord Channel and all the nice People keeping Me up! :angel:
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] niaboc79:
Hi,

For the gesture navigation, you will be able to fix it with a framework-res overlay ?

Decompile stock framework-res, look inside strings.xml for everything with com.sonymobile.launcher and replace it with com.google.android.app.nexuslauncher with an overlay.

If you've got an abstract method issue, let me know with a logcat, I know how to fix it.

It should work, I've added nexus launcher inside eXistenZ.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Oh nice, thank You very much for letting Me know! Do You also have the Pixel Livewallpapers working? :mad:
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] niaboc79:
Yes with special features like on Pixel device.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Fixed the Wallpapers with the latest Release except for the Ones using Hardware Sensors Like the Compass. Also added other Missing Pixel Features Like Auto Subtitles and extra Recorder Functions ?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] LineArc:
I mean no disrespect to anyone especially non for the developer. The only thing that is stopping me to try this is gcam support. If we could get proper gcam support I will flash it right away.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] largo2:
Hi

Is TWRP still in Chinese?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] LineArc:
Still waiting for a working GCam.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] tigreek:
Dual SIM + SD card

Hello everybody :) Did anyone manage to make dual SIMs work simultaneously with SD card inserted? Thank you :)
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Kaze2508:
Xperia 5 SOV41

I am using Xperia 5 from au one, with the code SOV41. Can I use this ROM without brick it? From my own experience, I used to brick an au Z5 once. I learned that Japanese carrier model of Xperias are easier to be bricked without save. Can I flash and use this ROM without be bricked or I have to get an International one, which cost me some more money?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Threads updated for newer Releases <3
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Stock will never get real GCAM Support. I tried my best which is beyond just porting apks, but SONY screwed up the Sensor support Levels. Some of our Sensors are not even having full Camera API 2 support or even have LEVEL_3 access. Inpossible to make GCAMs work like that. We need to use AOSP with the SODP Trees to get that. 0% Chance on Stock!

Yes. Think we will not get a new one that soon :/

In theory it should work. You just need to patch Your SD Card with the Second SIM on it.

Yes, You will be able to restore Your device by just locking the Bootloader and using Xperia Companion for repair. Besides that is my work Systemless, means Your Device will remain untouched after de-installing the MARS_SOM :) Happy flashing!

BTW: Update is out on GitHub and Google Drive / My Website! Enjoy <3
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] shizuku:
Today i jumped the hoop and unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia 5 and ended up installing the MarsSom. But for some unclear reason the notification sound wont chime at all. The reat of all aound settings work. I can choose another notification sound but cant hear it . All volumes are up.

Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] sihuan.ri:
hi, I followed your tutorial and rooted my phone with Magisk. And now I installed the MARS_SOM. Now I con't use my camera and flash light. It say "unknown error".

I am using Xperia 5 ii with "XQ-AS72_Customized HK_58.1.A.5.55"
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Rekon.fs:
Hi, anyone know why a lot of post are deleted from Xperia 5 rom forum? I remember that there were some cool custom ROMs...
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Updates on GitHub and the Thread is overhauled. Enjoy the refresh, hope everything works now!
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Updated the Thread, MARS_SOMs and GitHub<3
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] kamilb365:
Looking good, will give it a run soon. Does Google Pay work?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] yuernice:
Hello, is there any new link? The previous link 404, thank you
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Links are working fine here: https://github.com/Miustone?tab=repositories
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] ren4650:
Latest version Messenger Call or line call microphone will have problems
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
HUGE UPDATES INCOMING!

MARS will be available over GitHub Releases so You can easily Download ready-to-use Zips of MARS for Magisk. Also included are now OTA Updates for MARS over Magisk and the focus Changed to GSIs again. Use PHH AOSP 12 or PIXEL EXPIERENCE 12 by Ponces to unleash Your Xperias 😇
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] BrandonTGS:
Hello, I have been following this project for quite some time. I would like to install it but I dont fully understand how the gears work. What do they do and what is the most reccomended way to use them? Thanks. :)

Edit: So I am guessing that if I install 1_MARS_SOM_BASE-GEAR_FIRST and 2_MARS_SOM_OVERLAY-GEAR_SECOND I will get Gear 3. So I will have the Base SOM and the system overlays?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] grisu59964:
I've tried different gears with Pixel Experience 12 (vndklite) and the current AOSP vendor image for my Xperia 5. Most of the things work fine. Without MARS, there is no automatic brightness for the display. With Gears 2 and 3, there is a button to activate auto brightness, but it has no effect. But this is the only major issue beside that the background settings crash as soon as I try to open the live background which are not so important for me.
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Thanks for Your Feedback! Auto Brightness will be fixed soon. I'm in contact with PHH.

MARS will be unified again with the next Releases. I started from Scratch and cleaned out some Things. Update will come the next 24 Hours for the latest Pixel Expierence Release...
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] alvathoni:
Congratulations! You have collaborated with PHH 👍
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] BrandonTGS:
ohh wow, that is really cool that you are in contact with PHH himself! Good luck getting this to work, i am looking foward to it. :)
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] grisu59964:
I tried to download the current release from Github for the last two days, but unfortunately, accessing https://github.com/Miustone/MARS-SOM/releases/download/refs/heads/stable/MARS-SOM.V220313.zip will only result in a 404. :(
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Sorry for the Issues. I am working on AOSP, MARS, GSIs and TWRP likely at the same time. I ordered some new Hardware (Ryzen 1800x & X370 ASUS Board). Also had some trouble with GitHub. I changed the links and uploaded a personal copy of the latest MARS Version with everything working... Enjoy :)
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] alvathoni:
Does it work for unlocked SOV41? Thanks
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
If You're running a GSI it should. Stock isn't supported anymore (:

But I would recommend to wait for My AOSP ROM which will come with most of the MARS optimizations and adds at some point 🌞
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] alvathoni:
Roger that, Chief! I'll be waiting :D
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] yogeshpatel7:
When you release your aosp rom for Xperia 5?
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] Miustone:
Still waitiing for Sony to fix left issues on AOSP. After that i can figure out If everything works from My Side. Hope i can Drop it soon!
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] yogeshpatel7:
Okay thanks for replying me
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] lamplighter13:
Flashing instructions please !!

Cheers, LL13-
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] hungepu:
How can i flash thís custom ROM? No instructions... Help me plss
[Sony Xperia 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other D] yogeshpatel7:
When you post your rom we are excited about your rom?
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] noteespirit:
Hi i am on android 10 and looking to root my device. Can someone confirm that after rooting on android 10 finger print unlocks works or not?

Thanks.
[Realme 5 Pro Questions & Answers] faisalxp:
Yeah, its working fine
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] AntonioMamona:
failed post sorry
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] MemoryThief:
I bought my phone on Amazon, refurbished. It was in great condition physically, and using it for a month or few it's working fine... But I'm starting to want to do the XDA thing and have forgotten the fact I'm not sure what phone I bought. Online when I bought it, I believe it was sold to me as a GM1910... This was confusingly perplexed further when I looked in the about section and found it to claim 2 other versions in different places... It said GM1915 in one area, and GM1917 in another... But did claim GM1910 at least somewhere... Until...

After the OS had it's update OTA, this got more fishy; now no longer claims GM1910, but claims both of the other versions. So I'm under the impression that perhaps other software was loaded onto it, other than what was on the hardware initially... But I seem to not know truly what version of hardware I'm in possession of...

Is there any way to tell for sure what hardware and radio I'm in possession of, and whether or not it's normal to have conflicting or even changing model numbers on the about screen. I've tried going into recovery, but that's bare of any model; unless I'm missing the snake biting me... Anyone have tips?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Cbro0345:
Best option is to obtain the IMEI and check it online. Hopefully that can give you the answer you are looking for
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] phr0zen:
My device reads 1917 in About Phone, and both 1915 and 1917 in Regulatory Labels. Got it straight from OnePlus.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] MemoryThief:
Thanks for the effort thus far; I had done the IMEI on the official site, however it doesn't claim is any particular model, only that it's a pro7. Unless I'm being blind, which as frantic and I may have looked could be it... If you know otherwise, of love to be wrong here...

And I actually do feel somewhat better knowing my phone isn't the only one telling me conflicting information... But you never mentioned what model you figured you had though.... I'm hoping to assume you're certain that you bought a 1917 from the source? Perhaps the radio is the same?

That's really what I'm after, I want to know the bands that I am able to use, and whether I have band 71 [I think that what I'm after, the lowest freq tmo band]. Perhaps to add fuel to the fire, is anyone aware if we can flash the firmware of other models radios? I'm also curious to whether I'm able to get CDMA on my phone...

Right, so something I forgot to mention was before that update, I did have 2 iemi numbers, now I've only one... Furthermore, in bootloader there happens to be nothing in the fields that read: bootloader ver, baseband ver. This highly troubles me.