Hey Guys,
The Admins decided to basically add the Charm forums into the Flipout forums, so far only the main forum heading has been changed, hopefully the admins will do the rest of the changes soon.
In the meanwhile, i thought it would be useful to post useful threads on the charm porting, basically since flipout and charm are the same phone with a different design, these should be applicable with respective changes to flipout also.
[Guide] Update any Motorola Charm to lates T-Mobile firmware (Working 2G / 3G)
Author : victory144
Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384837
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victory144 said:
[URL="http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1741"]List of improvements, from T-Mobile Documentation.
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I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT THIS GUIDE MAY CAUSE. TESTED AND WORKING. FOLLOW AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Warning: Flashing T-Mobile sbf will update the Bootloader, so cant downgrade or flash other sbf.
This guide is for update any Motorola Charm w/o brand to the latest T-Mobile update with fully working 2G/3G network, and get many improvements (Best of all Stability and Battery).
If you have official US T-Mobile Charm you don't need this. as it can be updated normally.
Requirements:
* Any sbf file that currently work (2G/3G) with the corresponding Mobile Providers Link.
* T-Mobile 03.90.7 BLUR firmware sbf file. Link from the Wiki.
* RSD Lite 4.6 Link from the Wiki.
* Moto Android Depacker Link.
* SuperOneClick for Root Internal link.
* Root explorer NO LINK! (Or via ADB).
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Guide:
A- Backup from the running firmware.
1. Root the phone (any method).
2. Install Root Explorer (alternatively can use ADB or terminal emulator).
3. Backup this folder and save a copy in the computer. "etc\motorola\bp_nvm_default".
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B- Extract BP from the sbf (That currently work with your 2g/3g network).
1. Open Motorola Android Depacker --> Open From File -->Browse the sbf
2. Click "Split To Folder" this will generate a folder with the same name of the sbf.
3. Remove all split files except this one "CG45.smg" (BP Firmware file).
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C- Mod T-Mobile sbf.
1. Open Motorola Android Depacker --> Open From File -->Browse the sbf (T-Mobile one).
2. Click "Split To Folder" --> browse to the splitted folder.
3. Replace and overwrite the "CG45.smg" with the one from B.
4. Open Motorola Android Depacker --> "Open File Folder" --> Browse T-Mobile split folder.
5. Click on "Compile File" this will generate "firmware.sbf" with BP that work with the phone.
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D- Install T-Mobile Mod sbf.
1. Backup any needed phone data.
2. Install and open RSD Lite --> Click on "..." --> Browse to "firmware.sbf"
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Wait until phone show as connected in the RSD Lite--> click "Start".
5. Wait until RSD Lite finish. --> Configure "Moto blur" account.
Optional: It's possible to restore "clockworkmod" backup using polovinamozga's Bootstrapped Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14796425&postcount=412
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E- Restore network.
1. Root the phone (using SuperOneClick).
2. Install Root Explorer.
3. Copy this folder from step "A" to the SD Card "bp_nvm_default".
4. open Root Explorer --> Navigate to "sdcard" --> navigate to "bp_nvm_default" folder.
5. "Multi-select" these files:
File_Audio
File_Audio2
File_GSM
File_Seem_Flex_Tables
generic_pds_init
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6. Then press "Copy" --> Navigate to "etc\motorola\bp_nvm_default" --> "Mount RW".
7. Paste --> Overwrite all the files.
8. IMPORTANT Select all copied files (from step E-5) and change permission to rw-r--r--.
9. Reboot phone...Then add the APN of the corresponding network provider.
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Credit for all Tools Creator.
Sorry about any grammatical/spell English error.
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Credits to the respective author and aforementioned credits.
Thanks for the clear guide. Had a lot of difficulty with this back a year or two ago when I first got my Charm.
Does anyone know if the T-Mo (1700/2100) and 850/1900/2100 Charms have any hardware differences? Or is the 3G bands support purely in software?
I'm actually wondering if it's possible to do the opposite of this guide. That is, flash my existing deblur SBF, but with the T-Mobile BP files, to convert my Telus Charm into one that works on T-Mobile/Wind/Mobilicity.
ergosteur said:
Thanks for the clear guide. Had a lot of difficulty with this back a year or two ago when I first got my Charm.
Does anyone know if the T-Mo (1700/2100) and 850/1900/2100 Charms have any hardware differences? Or is the 3G bands support purely in software?
I'm actually wondering if it's possible to do the opposite of this guide. That is, flash my existing deblur SBF, but with the T-Mobile BP files, to convert my Telus Charm into one that works on T-Mobile/Wind/Mobilicity.
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yes you can but you will have to download telus sbf and T-mobile sbf, then replace firmware of t-mo sbf with that of the telus then copy bp files from telus to t mo, its given in the guide.
but after flashing t-mo ROM you can flash any other sbf other than. t mo as the bootloader gets updated.
but you could try the reverse to obtain a telus ROm working on T mo. Don't have either of these, so can't test it out also.
Cool, thanks. Will try it and report back.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Link to the sbf file is dead.
So this is supposed to enable 3g internet connection as well?.. i did everything and managed to use 2g and 3g to calls and sms.. but i cant see the internet connection option..
eetu1923 said:
So this is supposed to enable 3g internet connection as well?.. i did everything and managed to use 2g and 3g to calls and sms.. but i cant see the internet connection option..
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You'll need to update the apn settings for your carrier. Look around on the forums or search web, there are instructions. Your carrier's website could be helpful too, for example Bell Mobility (Canada): http://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Sma..._Nexus_One_for_the_Bell_Mobility_HSPA_network
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You'll need to update the apn settings for your carrier. Look around on the forums or search web, there are instructions. Your carrier's website could be helpful too, for example Bell Mobility (Canada): http://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Sma..._Nexus_One_for_the_Bell_Mobility_HSPA_network
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Well my Carrier is Telcel in Mexico, but i have already created the APN settings for it.. but thers no option to turn on the data services... in some other forum they told me that the baseband frecuencies arent compatible and the only way of getting my 3g data back is to restore the device to the original LATAM firmware.. which i guess im not able to do since i cant go back from the TMOBILE bootloader..
PLease tell me im wrong and that there is a way of doing this..
Im gbuessing maybe sending it to motorola and they could do some magic?...
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Well my Carrier is Telcel in Mexico, but i have already created the APN settings for it.. but thers no option to turn on the data services... in some other forum they told me that the baseband frecuencies arent compatible and the only way of getting my 3g data back is to restore the device to the original LATAM firmware.. which i guess im not able to do since i cant go back from the TMOBILE bootloader..
PLease tell me im wrong and that there is a way of doing this..
Im gbuessing maybe sending it to motorola and they could do some magic?...
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Hmm, weird, so you copied the bp_nvm_default files as above, and your 3G is working for calls but not for data?
Maybe try re-flashing the ROM?
I have a Charm that was originally on Telus (Canada), they use the same frequencies as Telcel (850/1900) for HSPA. Flashed the T-Mobile sbf and lost 3G, but replacing the bp_nvm_default files made the 3G work with Telus again. Took a couple of tries though - it's a bit finicky. Had to re-flash T-Mobile ROM a couple of times before the mod worked.
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Hmm, weird, so you copied the bp_nvm_default files as above, and your 3G is working for calls but not for data?
Maybe try re-flashing the ROM?
I have a Charm that was originally on Telus (Canada), they use the same frequencies as Telcel (850/1900) for HSPA. Flashed the T-Mobile sbf and lost 3G, but replacing the bp_nvm_default files made the 3G work with Telus again. Took a couple of tries though - it's a bit finicky. Had to re-flash T-Mobile ROM a couple of times before the mod worked.
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You are giving me hope here hehe ..
Well i did replaced the bp_nvm_default files...
You see after the flash of the Tmobile rom i had to do that in order for the phone to recognize the Telcel network.. so after i replaced the bp_nvm_default files, it worked and i can make calls.. and access 2g and 3g networks..
Then i went to wireless settings and added the APN info for telcel.. MMS, GPRS, and 3G... Everything ok there or so it seems..
Then i went to Data Delivery Settings.. but there is no option to turn off the Data services for 3g or 2g for that matter...
I have seen this in some other T Mobile roms (in a droid 2)....
Any clues..?? do you have a way to enable 3g data in your settings?...
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You are giving me hope here hehe ..
Well i did replaced the bp_nvm_default files...
You see after the flash of the Tmobile rom i had to do that in order for the phone to recognize the Telcel network.. so after i replaced the bp_nvm_default files, it worked and i can make calls.. and access 2g and 3g networks..
Then i went to wireless settings and added the APN info for telcel.. MMS, GPRS, and 3G... Everything ok there or so it seems..
Then i went to Data Delivery Settings.. but there is no option to turn off the Data services for 3g or 2g for that matter...
I have seen this in some other T Mobile roms (in a droid 2)....
Any clues..?? do you have a way to enable 3g data in your settings?...
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Gave my Charm to my brother. I can probably check with him tomorrow and report back.
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Gave my Charm to my brother. I can probably check with him tomorrow and report back.
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Please doo
Hey guys, I got stuck on T-Mo firmware T-Mobile_MB502_02.60.5_1FF_01, trying to unlock my phone but the band of my operator is for 850-1900, so no phone calls.
I followed this tutorial and it looks that it worked but after RSD finishes and restart the phone, I'm geting the message "SIM network unlock phone" does this means that:
--- it is recognizing the band of my operator (Claro - Colombia) but I need to use one of the services that offers the unlock code like "unlockallcellular.com"?--- that was the point of doing the flash anyways...
or
--- for step "E- Restore network" I need the files from the - "bp_nvm_default" - folder from a actual working Charm on my network? I'm using the ones given on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903969&page=4 (TELUS) is there any unlocked ones?
or
--- Am I doing anything wrong? :crying::crying::crying::crying: I've done the procedure like 10 times...
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
Related
**UPDATE**
This method causes your serial number to change to 00000000 (which isn't a problem as such as this isn't currently used for anything) but there is a new method which involves directly hex editing the nv_data.bin file, which may be faster and does not change your serial number. You can find the details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843323.
**UPDATE**
First up I'll say that I'm not incredibly familiar with Galaxy S firmware changes/modding, and this mostly builds on work done in these areas, so not all these steps may be necessary but they worked for me. If someone can suggest a faster way to do this/unnecessary steps then please go ahead and reply with them!
This unlocked my Network Locked Australian Galaxy Tab and so I assume should work for others.
You should back up your /efs/ folder before you proceed as you may need this to undo if something goes wrong.
*I take no responsibility if something goes wrong!*
Requirements:
Root access
repair_nv_data.zip (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94)
Java
Busybox
The Android SDK for ADB, Root Explorer or some similar file system explorer/editor
(If you have US firmware with no Phone software, you may need to flash European firmware as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838250 ).
Firstly, on your phone dial *#7465625# and check if the Network Lock is set to [ON], if so then your phone is locked (duh), so continue.
1. Use Superoneclick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367) to root your phone (the other z4root method may work as well, but this isn't what I used).
2. Either use ADB or some other method to rename or delete (backup first):
/efs/nv_data.bin.md5
/efs/.nv_data.bak
/efs/.nv_data.bak.md5
(I just used Root Explorer to rename them to something else).
3. Restart your phone and then go into the /efs/ directory and see if the 'nv_data.bin.md5' file has been re-created by your phone, as long as it has been created then you can proceed.
4. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94 and download the repair_nv_data.zip file (the credit for all of this mostly goes to that thread and helroz).
5. Install 'busybox' from the Market. Once you install it, you actually have to run it and properly install it (the Market app is basically an installer) - the files in the above zip have a dependency on this.
6. Extract the above zip to your PC, plug in your Tab in USB debugging mode. Run the Step 2.bat from the extracted file. You may need to allow the script super user access several times. This should copy the /efs/ and a bunch of files into a directory with a french name.
7. Run the Reparation_nv_data.jar file. (You will need Java for this step.) It will prompt you to enter two numbers, which are your pseudo-unlock codes. I entered '11111111' and '11111111' (eight 1's) both times. This rewrites the nv_data.bin file to be simunlocked with these details.
8. Run the Step 4.bat. Your superuser app (the one installed when you rooted using SuperOneClick) will need you to allow each command to have root access so keep an eye on your Tab. You may need to press y/n a few times if you encounter errors. This is uploading the edited nv_data.bin onto your Tab.
This batch file will stop several times and need you to hit a key when it pauses. My Tab rebooted halfway through this batch file - when it did this I waited for it to fully reboot back to the lock screen before pressing a key to make the script continued while the Tab was actually able to respond to its commands.
9. Towards the end of its execution it rebooted a second time. It paused during loading up and had some yellow writing on the screen saying it was updating media (I assume it was rebuilding the nv_data.bin). Leave it for a minute and it will prompt you to reboot/some other options. Just press whatever it wants (home I think) to reboot the phone - you don't want any of the other recovery options.
10. Go into your dialer and put in *#7465625# again and (hopefully) voila! Your phone should no longer be network locked. Try a SIM from a different provider to make sure.
Enjoy!
Edit: I had to go out and actually buy a prepaid SIM to confirm that all was working with a different provider. Attached are screen caps of my Tab on two different networks, as well as the network status screen, making/receiving calls etc. all works on both.
Awesome man, thanks.
This is much better than the 2 month wait we had for Galaxy S unlocking.
Hello, I'm french and i use your post to unlock my Galaxy TAB SFR ''réunion island'' and she is unlock thanks for your AMAZING post for unlock TAB
Ps: For unlock my TAB by SFR REUNION, he tell me 150 Euros.... Vive smithdc & helroz
Works well! I had little trouble running java on windows7. But changing compatibility mode to windowsxp sp3 and check run this program as an administrator solved the problem.
Thanks for easy guide!
tacoda, you mean for running the .jar file? or for installing Java itself? (I assume the former).
Sweeet thx , curious if unlocking the AT&T version has hardware only set to AT&Ts 3G frequencies, so 3g wont work on tmobile or is it capable of running 3g on tmobile with a unlocked AT&T tab?
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tacoda, you mean for running the .jar file? or for installing Java itself? (I assume the former).
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Running the jar file. I didnt know how to run it.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Does the sim card and/or sd card should or should not be plugged in during the unlocking progress?
It shouldn't make a difference Zeron.Wong.
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Sweeet thx , curious if unlocking the AT&T version has hardware only set to AT&Ts 3G frequencies, so 3g wont work on tmobile or is it capable of running 3g on tmobile with a unlocked AT&T tab?
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Traditionally, AT&T and T-Mobile hardware used different radios, it was more than just firmware. That's also true on the little brother Galaxy S series, the Vibrant has a different radio than the Captivate (though the Vibrant radio DOES have 1900 band in the hardware, for some reason).
Kudos to smithdc for this awesome guide! I saved a lot of money thanks to him. Congrats again.
Bump, is there any way to sticky/pin this for people?
So your saying if I use this method and install my tmous unlimited sim I can get calls and 3g or do I need a prepaid sim
I'm not sure on how T-Mobile are blocking, but if it IS my IMEI then you would have to use a SIM from a different network.
If they are blocking your IMEI on their network, then you would have to use a SIM from a different network (as a different network, wouldn't be blocking this IMEI number). Changing it to a different SIM on the same network won't help as your IMEI is for the device itself.
I just want to clarify something..
I have a T Mobile Tab and want to use a SIM I have for ATT.
Will I have to flash my device with the EU firmware first in order to get the phone software on it..then do the rest of the unlocking steps?
Assuming thats correct..after unlocking it I then can put my ATT sim card in and it should work for calls and data (Edge only) with not having to tweak any setting at all? Or do I have to set up my wap.cingular connections for the data like on a WM phone on ATT?
And if I want to get back to original out-of-the-box firmware from T Mobile (like if I had to send it in for repair) I just have to flash stock T Mobile firmware and its back completely to original?
Thanks..and wow am I loving this TAB !!!
You'll need to set up your APN data for AT&T, yes.
Thanks for the fast reply. As for the flashing of the EU rom..is that the only/best way so far in order for me T Mobile Tab to get the radio software on it. I was thinking I saw an APK for the radio software someplace but did not know what way was better.
I just want to be 100% sure bfr I take the jump to unlocking and playing with the phone part
thanks
I got a quick couple of questions:
1. If I restore original firmware (Canadian), does it relock my phone?
2. Where can I get the Canadian firmware release? I see EURO and US, but no Canadian.
I read on one of the other threads that sim unlock method also changes your imei number. Is this really case?
clubtech said:
I read on one of the other threads that sim unlock method also changes your imei number. Is this really case?
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Yes, it will set your IMEI to a bogus one that will get your T-Mobile internet access disabled after 1/2 hour.
Is there someone who has a stock U8800-51 (Impulse 4G)
Users here need files from the stock froyo rom. If you have one please reply. Thanks!
Sent from my u8800pro using xda premium
I have two of U8800-51 here in Russia with Android 2.2.2 bought from eBay, never flashed but unlocked. If you tell me what to do i will provide you with all you need.
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I have two of U8800-51 here in Russia with Android 2.2.2 bought from eBay, never flashed but unlocked. If you tell me what to do i will provide you with all you need.
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Please do a full backup of the bootloader! So we all can fix our device..!
The procedure is easy and you just take about 8 minutes..
You have to download this tool (for windows) http://www.roadkil.net/program.php?ProgramID=12
1- Download the tool "Roadkil's Disk Image"
2- Enter to pink screen (volume up and down, then power on)
3- Connect your phone to the computer through the backside usb port (its more safe)
4- Run the tool
5- Click on the "Store Image" tab.
6- In "Store Image to" click the combobox and choose "Physical Disk #" ("#" is a number) * If there are more than one "Physical Disk #", then you have to choose the one that is about 3.6gb.. This part is very important.. if you give us a backup from another disk, it will leave our phone unusable. *To be sure that that Physical Disk you choose is the Huawei u8800-51, You can run the tool again (because it has to refresh) without the phone connected, then check which disks are available. Then, close the tool again, connect the device (in pink screen), run the tool, and check what physical disk was added. But it will be about 3.6gb.
7- In "target file", save the file as "u8800.img" in a folder with more than 4gb of storage available.
*There is no risk for you, as it is just data copying, not writting. The risk is for us if you gave us a wrong file hehe..
*If you compress the "u8800.img" file into a "rar" file, the size will be about 700 mb, then please, upload the file into mediafire or some file hosting service.
Thanks man! It will be very useful to many people!
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*For the ones who do the restore from the file, they have to do something to get the "u8800.img" to work. I will post here what do they have to do before writing to the disk, so Don't restore until I explain it here, or it wont work! and you may have errors!
Done. Download it from here (i can't post link as i have only two posts) h-t-t-p://narod.ru/disk/45137127001.c41110d6962cdd0386662315635cdcc4/u8800-51.rar.html. Anything else i can do? BTW i can test in on my third u8800-51 with custom rom if you provide me with instructions.
Great man! Thank you very much. nothing else, yo have done more than enough! Cool
How to flash the phone with this image? Please help, i need to restore one u8800-51
Restore IMEI and radiomodule
I`m from Russia, sorry for my english
I have too U8800-51 (Impulse 4g) from USA. I bricked him after flash U8800 firmware. I rebuilt my U8800-51 in service center and flashed "U8800-51_dload Froyo Original" and my firmware was from U8800pro. And also changed my IMEI and stopped working 3G and GPS.
Before bricked I am backup my original IMEI with "ToolBox5iromV1.0.4.2.apk".
Today I restored my IMEI from my backup. With the IMEI restored RADIO module (№ 203022) and again began to work 3G and GPS. I am so happy now.
You can do it too:
1. Do the ROOT with "DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT_zergRush_busybox_su.zip".
2. Install "ToolBox5iromV1.0.4.2.apk".
3. Restored your IMEI or my IMEI (if you want) with original radio module of U8800-51 (Impulse 4G) AT&T.
My IMEI link: narod.ru/disk/45304379001.3238bc381c90a94603de19359eda2e72/IMEI_U8800-51_(Impulse_4g)_ORIGINAL_buckup.zip.html
3g worked for you in u8800pro rom? So thats the key! Maybe we can have u8800pro gingerbread with 3g working that way
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3g worked for you in u8800pro rom? So thats the key! Maybe we can have u8800pro gingerbread with 3g working that way
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I restored his IMEI backup and I don't get 3g
I'm not going to try, too dear to me repair my phone - $100
In RF and EU 3G - UMTS2100.
My Radio version changed from 203023 to 203022.
Working HSDPA, HSUPA. HSPA+ probably not works, but in RF not working HSPA+.
You can to try restore my IMEI, before backup your IMEI and if 3G not workingб you return back IMEI
Skipped, can you do a backup of your IMEI when running froyo. Ill restore it and see if I get 3G
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I restored his IMEI backup and I don't get 3g
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Maybe the IMEI backup of Impulse will get 3g to work only in u8800pro 2.2 stock rom, not gingerbread.. someone should try that.
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Skipped, can you do a backup of your IMEI when running froyo. Ill restore it and see if I get 3G
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The other guy already backed up his IMEI
Do you have the files to downgrade to U8800-H1 froyo yet?
I posted a guide..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589205
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I posted a guide..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589205
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Followed the guide and now I'm running froyo with working 3G/4G!
Anyone have a working link???
I really was glad to find this post, only to find that the link that may have originally worked only downloads a virus to your pc.
I really hope someone has a restore image that I could use. I am bricked until I find a working one.
KayxGee1 said:
Is there someone who has a stock U8800-51 (Impulse 4G)
Users here need files from the stock froyo rom. If you have one please reply. Thanks!
Sent from my u8800pro using xda premium
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After much searching I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589205
LINK OFF
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done. Download it from here (i can't post link as i have only two posts) h-t-t-p://narod.ru/disk/45137127001.c41110d6962cdd0386662315635cdcc4/u8800-51.rar.html. Anything else i can do? Btw i can test in on my third u8800-51 with custom rom if you provide me with instructions.
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link offline, help me please
Anyone has problem with 3g and CM10?
like its working, but after a long time, 3g icon still on bar but not efectuve working, browser cant research for a conection
after a disable data conection and reenable it everything start work again.
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Anyone has problem with 3g and CM10?
like its working, but after a long time, 3g icon still on bar but not efectuve working, browser cant research for a conection
after a disable data conection and reenable it everything start work again.
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Enable Data roaming and national data roaming on Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> More... -> Mobile networks
Worked for me
Caesarivs said:
Enable Data roaming and national data roaming on Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> More... -> Mobile networks
Worked for me
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Worked for me (2)
Caesarivs said:
Enable Data roaming and national data roaming on Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> More... -> Mobile networks
Worked for me
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i has enabled data romaing but national data roaming off, will try with this option enabled now, tks
did you know how the CM10 work with auto enable/disable sync and 3g connection?
on preview version i has an option, turn of sync and 3g after a X mim with no incomming news or something like that
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Enable Data roaming and national data roaming on Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> More... -> Mobile networks
Worked for me
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I try check the 2 options, but something happend, after i wake up, the icon of internet still there, but no connection, after stop and start data conection, icon get out and get in and then everything start work normal
so you have other sugestion?
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I try check the 2 options, but something happend, after i wake up, the icon of internet still there, but no connection, after stop and start data conection, icon get out and get in and then everything start work normal
so you have other sugestion?
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Same problem here. I had no problems with 2.3.6 uk official. On CM9 and CM10 I have thuis issue.
Will try to do a clean install, (flash uk 2.3.6, then CM10) because my problems started with CM9.
Do you had this problem in CM9 too?
eduwp90 said:
Same problem here. I had no problems with 2.3.6 uk official. On CM9 and CM10 I have thuis issue.
Will try to do a clean install, (flash uk 2.3.6, then CM10) because my problems started with CM9.
Do you had this problem in CM9 too?
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i was on 2.3.6 BR and the update to CM10, and the problem began
i am getting other issues like, cant merge PROFILE with my google account and some slowly process
Have you tried this solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385&page=71
Thanks alot for your hard job, this ROM is AMAZING!
I have signal drop after install this ROM (using version 2012/7/21).
To solve my problem, I copied the File_GSM and File_Seem_Flex_Tables files from my stock ROM (Retail Brazil) and replace the CM9 files.
I put the files in /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default and reboot, and now I have strong signal and no more drop calls.
The ROM CM9 to Motorola Bravo CrystalTalk function is supported. I tried to copy the file Phone.apk this ROM for the Milestone 2 and the option to configure the CrystalTalk appears in the phone settings, but after a reboot the settings are lost.
ATTACHED FILES
bp_nvm_default.zip - [Click for QR Code] (1.2 KB, 29 views)
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I've tried this procedure in CM10 and it works!!
cruizgaray said:
Have you tried this solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385&page=71
I've tried this procedure in CM10 and it works!!
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Sorry but I tried this and the problems still there. I used the files attached and the files from a gb backup. I reflashed uk gb and then cm10. Everything works great but after an idle period the mobile data connection doesn't work. Any ideas¿¿
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Maybe you can try MotoAndroidDepacker
Use SBF that gives you - a good data conection
extract radio files recompile to SBF and - flash it
How To http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459470
mike_oldfield said:
Maybe you can try MotoAndroidDepacker
Use SBF that gives you - a good data conection
extract radio files recompile to SBF and - flash it
How To http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459470
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Ok I will try this. I've extracted the files from a gb nandroid backup so I think that this is almost the same but I will give it a try.
I've also used the baseband switching app with no luck.
Anyone knows witch files manage the 3g on our phones¿ I replaced the ones that are listed in the above posts but are there others?
Thank you mates
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Hi,
I got the same problem for Wifi and in minor way for 3G with mine (my baseband is EPU93_U_00.60.00).
I deactivated the national roaming but reactivated it now for testing ...
For the Wifi I tried to disable 802.11n in the tiwlan.ini file but seems to not work.
I'll try to do the requested log readings from tezet when I would have time.
A message for lotan_rm, you're not the alone one (also need to reach 10 post for posting in dev )
eduwp90 said:
Sorry but I tried this and the problems still there. I used the files attached and the files from a gb backup. I reflashed uk gb and then cm10. Everything works great but after an idle period the mobile data connection doesn't work. Any ideas¿¿
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maybe you should change the files permissions. try -rw-r--r-- on both files and reboot.
lucasdeeiroz said:
maybe you should change the files permissions. try -rw-r--r-- on both files and reboot.
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the files already have that propieties but thanks by the way.
I've also compiled a sbf with motoandroid depacker containing only the baseband files and the problem still there.
This problem is driving me crazy. Any ideas??
eduwp90 said:
the files already have that propieties but thanks by the way.
I've also compiled a sbf with motoandroid depacker containing only the baseband files and the problem still there.
This problem is driving me crazy. Any ideas??
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what country you are?
which SBF (stock froyo) that gives you a good data conection? (full name)
eduwp90 said:
the files already have that propieties but thanks by the way.
I've also compiled a sbf with motoandroid depacker containing only the baseband files and the problem still there.
This problem is driving me crazy. Any ideas??
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So you didn't replaced the original files. The attached files are with differents permissions. Use root explorer to replace the files and it will be with wrong permissions. Then, you change the permissions and reboot. At least here the permissions were wrong...
lucasdeeiroz said:
So you didn't replaced the original files. The attached files are with differents permissions. Use root explorer to replace the files and it will be with wrong permissions. Then, you change the permissions and reboot. At least here the permissions were wrong...
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I'm from spain. The sbf that worked well for me was the uk gingerbread (MILS2_U6_4.1-22_SIGNED_UCAMILESTONE2B1B80E1014.0R_USXMILE2GBRTDACH_P013_A007_HWp2a_Service1FF.sbf).
I didn't replace that files because these are for brasil baseband. I replaced those files with ones on my backup that worked well. The problem persists.
So then I created a sbf using motoandroid depacker that only containts the cg45.smg (baseband files). Flashed it. Problem persists.
Checked the files permissions they are ok.
Used baseband changing app. Sadly, problem persisits.
I tried also a clean install. (flash uk gb, then install cm10 doing all the wipes etc...)
I will try to use brazil files and check the permissions..... thak you everybody
eduwp90 said:
I'm from spain. The sbf that worked well for me was the uk gingerbread (MILS2_U6_4.1-22_SIGNED_UCAMILESTONE2B1B80E1014.0R_USXMILE2GBRTDACH_P013_A007_HWp2a_Service1FF.sbf).
I didn't replace that files because these are for brasil baseband. I replaced those files with ones on my backup that worked well. The problem persists.
So then I created a sbf using motoandroid depacker that only containts the cg45.smg (baseband files). Flashed it. Problem persists.
Checked the files permissions they are ok.
Used baseband changing app. Sadly, problem persisits.
I tried also a clean install. (flash uk gb, then install cm10 doing all the wipes etc...)
I will try to use brazil files and check the permissions..... thak you everybody
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So you have a big problem... Anyway, the files only let the mobile data working for more time, but don't "forever"... Now this problem appears after some hours.
So this problem is not solved at all?
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eduwp90 said:
So this problem is not solved at all?
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Before overwriting files my connection was break after few minutes
After overwriting files data connection was extended to few hours
I could not get a continuous data conection in custom ROM
The current Sprint Corporate PRL is 56029
The current Sprint Non- Corporate PRL is 51104
I will update this thread when a new PRL is released.
The PRL is inside the zip file.
THIS WILL NOT FLASH IN RECOVERY!
If anyone would like to add the non-corporate PRLs, please send me a copy of them in a zip file. @tdunham and @jcfunk - Thanks for the non-corporate
Some information on these PRLs (condensed from this link)
Corporate PRLs (CL) will allow nationwide roaming on EVDO
53xxx PRLs - AWM Extended Mobile Broadband Roaming PRL identical to 12xxx, and supports GSM.
12xxx PRLs - Sprint Extended Mobile Broadband Roaming PRL provides EVDO Roaming nationwide for 2011 devices going forward that supports Network Vision.
Non-Corporate PRLs (IL) will allow nationwide roaming on 1x only
51xxx PRLs - AWM Individual Liable PRL identical to 21xxx, and supports GSM.
21xxx PRLs - Sprint BC10 PRL supports Network Vision with 2011 devices and going forward.
Our phones are just BC10 (ESMR) which means they can use the 800 mhz SMR frequencies repurposed from the old iDen network. Unfortunately we don't have SV-LTE, which means we can't use Data and Voice at the same time.
How to write the PRL to your phone:
With CDMA Workshop:
http://androidxda.com/download-samsung-usb-drivers - Galaxy Series USB Drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54187200&postcount=1078 - How to set your Galaxy S 5 to write with CDMA Workshop
http://androidforums.com/boost-mobi...lly-update-your-prl-cdma-workshop-method.html - How to write the PRL (Only follow from OPEN CDMA WORKSHOP down).
Without a Computer (ensure you are on a rom that includes PRL Write Enabled) :
Pictures and the walkthrough are explained here ... Below is a rehash of this information without the pictures
1. Extract TEST.prl from the PRL Zip that you want to flash
2. Place TEST.prl in the root of the /sdcard folder or the /Phone folder in windows (do NOT put it in /mnt/extSdCard or the /Card/ folder if you are in Windows)
3. Turn off WIFI and Mobile Data on the phone
4. Dial ##DATA# (##3282#) and select "View"
5. Select PRL WRITE then hit the button labeled "PRL WRITE" (your device will reboot at this point)
6. Once your device turns back on, turn WIFI and Mobile Data back on.
7. Goto Settings -> About device -> Status and confirm "PRL version" matches the version you wished to flash
If you are not on a ROM that has PRL Write Enabled - Follow the information posted here - It has been confirmed this can work on DEODEX and ODEX ...
If you are rooted but do not have a custom recovery you can extract HiddenMenu.apk (located in the zip file under /system/app) and manually push it into the /system/app folder of your phone. Then change the permissions to 0755 and it should work.
How to revert your phone back to your stock PRL:
Goto Settings -> System Update -> Update PRL ... One that finishes you should get the message "The PRL has been Updated. Press OK to continue".
Goto Settings -> About device -> Status and confirm "PRL version" has reverted (note: It may not revert to the same one you previous had if a new PRL update has been released. It will revert to whatever PRL your phone should be on).
Sprint Galaxy S5 Modems:
NE5 - 6/28/2014 - LATEST
numus said:
The current Sprint Corporate PRL is 53135
I will update this thread when a new PRL is released.
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So do we just rename this to test.prl and use the code to install?
Ramondel said:
So do we just rename this to test.prl and use the code to install?
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I will be adding information on how to flash prls shortly. The PRL is inside the Zip file..
Sweet ty
numus said:
I will be adding information on how to flash prls shortly. The PRL is inside the Zip file..
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I have the boost mobile S5, will the work shop method work? I want to see if the WiFi calling will work with this PRL.
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SotoXP said:
I have the boost mobile S5, will the work shop method work? I want to see if the WiFi calling will work with this PRL.
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I believe the answer is yes. The method should work with all CDMA versions of the Galaxy S5
I thought the changing it to Test.prl and putting on the root of internal sd was the way to do it.
vinman12 said:
I thought the changing it to Test.prl and putting on the root of internal sd was the way to do it.
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That is what I remember from the S3 days as well.
Anyone test that method yet
vinman12 said:
Anyone test that method yet
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I have not but I might test this tomorrow. I did find the procedure for doing it on the S3 and the screens are the same as this:
http://gs3.wonderhowto.com/how-to/improve-data-speeds-by-changing-prls-your-samsung-galaxy-s3-for-sprint-and-verizon-0142886/
Ramondel said:
That is what I remember from the S3 days as well.
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vinman12 said:
Anyone test that method yet
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If it does work please let me know the exact process so I can add it to the 2nd post ... Need to add modems also
Anyone test the prl to make sure it works?
Yea its what I figured.
vinman12 said:
Yea its what I figured.
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Ramondel said:
I have not but I might test this tomorrow. I did find the procedure for doing it on the S3 and the screens are the same as this:
http://gs3.wonderhowto.com/how-to/i...ung-galaxy-s3-for-sprint-and-verizon-0142886/
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I will start naming the prls test.prl and just name the zip for the version ... Should make it a little easier once I get confirmation this method works
numus said:
I will start naming the prls test.prl and just name the zip for the version ... Should make it a little easier once I get confirmation this method works
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Can you include the current stock prl incase we want to go back.
vinman12 said:
Can you include the current stock prl incase we want to go back.
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If you want to go back you just run a prl update under
Settings - system update - update prl
If you want me to post a copy of the non corporate prls along with corporate you will need to provide them to me ... 53135 is my stock ?
Ok np then. No woriees
I can test that in a few minutes.
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K kool
Confirmed working.
But, why I need to do that?
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Update: so far, described method doesn't unlock other bands. Need to find other ways.
Disclamer: You are doing this at your own risk.
The key point: Allowed bands are written in /system/vendor/firmware/telephony/ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv where XX is your region TW, WW, US, CN, etc.. Don't confuse by ze550ml in the name. It's for ZE551ML! I don't know how it is in ZE550ML, but should be the same according to name.
Region is hardcoded in SFI table OEM1. SFI is similar to ACPI found in PC. Flashing of firmware doesn't change this part. You may change firmware region to whatever you want, but region of your phone will remain the same and 4G band will remain the same as you had out of the box.
Since bootloader is locked, we cannot spoof SFI tables in kernel. But we can replace /system files.
So, if you have rooted Zenfone 2, then you can copy ze550ml_WW_726x.tlv to ze550ml_TW_726x.tlv if you want to convert TW model to WW model. (Similar for CN->WW). You need to open /system partition for write access (R/W). You can do everything in Root Explorer.
It may be that ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv files are protected by check-summ and name, so replacing the file my brake radio functionality. In this case you have to return you original ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv file and try another method described below.
Open file /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW_726x.xml in any text editor and replace text inside ze550ml_TW_726x.tlv to ze550ml_WW_726x.tlv. Or you can copy file /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_WW/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_WW_726x.xml to /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW_726x.xml.
Don't forget to reboot your phone before try 4G.
Unfortunately, i cannot test it by myself because my carrier work on 1800MHz which presents in all regions. So, i simply won't see any difference between regions.
Please report here about results.
Will hopefully be able to try it this weekend on my CN version (still need to root and update firmware first) and will report back!
So far, no go. Still trying to make sure I did it right but I believe I did. Still only seeing H+ and if I change it to LTE Only in the Device information menu I get no signal whereas I still had a LTE signal on my Nexus 4.
I did the following:
Copy file /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_US/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_US_726x.xml to /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_CN/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_CN_726x.xml
EDIT: I did get an LTE signal quickly after I set the preferred network type to LTE only, but once I set it back to LTE/GSM auto it went away. Still trying to get t back but so far nothing.
Need to wait for bootloader unlock. In this case, it's possible to compile custom kernel with spoofed region.
All this is based in theory that hardware in all region are the same. If hardware different, then change of region is impossible.
hkdmjack said:
EDIT: I did get an LTE signal quickly after I set the preferred network type to LTE only, but once I set it back to LTE/GSM auto it went away. Still trying to get t back but so far nothing.
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But if you don't change files, setting LTE-only doesn't give you LTE signal?
update: check folder /local_cfg/telephony_config
check if your changes reflected there. If not, then change xml file there.
don't forget to reboot.
Ok lets see if i am reading this right.
IF this works does it mean i can buy a China . CN . Zenfone 2 and them make it into a WW version so all 4 bands work ?
I am in the UK and need all 4g bands to work.
jacko5 said:
Ok lets see if i am reading this right.
IF this works does it mean i can buy a China . CN . Zenfone 2 and them make it into a WW version so all 4 bands work ?
I am in the UK and need all 4g bands to work.
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The key word is "IF". Still no confirmation. May be need more changes. There is region mention also in /factory partition.
sorg said:
But if you don't change files, setting LTE-only doesn't give you LTE signal?
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As far as I could tell. I got a weak signal on band 4 after making the changes, but I guess not strong enough that it's not connecting or drops pretty much right away if I'm reading the results from my LTE Discovery app right.
sorg said:
update: check folder /local_cfg/telephony_config
check if your changes reflected there. If not, then change xml file there.
don't forget to reboot.
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Yup, rebooted but will try this tonight if I can find the time.
Screenshot is what I see in LTE Discovery when I set preferred network to LTE. It shows band 12 and earlier I saw band 4. Only difference is I performed the first suggestion this time, but I didn't revert my earlier change. It looks like I'm getting these two bands now but if you look up too there is no network connection.
By first suggestion I mean this:
So, if you have rooted Zenfone 2, then you can copy ze550ml_WW_726x.tlv to ze550ml_TW_726x.tlv if you want to convert TW model to WW model. (Similar for CN->WW). You need to open /system partition for write access (R/W). You can do everything in Root Explorer.
It may be that ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv files are protected by check-summ and name, so replacing the file my brake radio functionality. In this case you have to return you original ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv file and try another method described below.
I basically copied everything from ze550ml_US_726x.tlv to ze550ml_CN_726x.tlv.
Strange.
Oh, and I did check that other file and my initial change appears there as well.
Quick update. This morning as I was driving to work I saw the data indicator change from H/H+ to 4G a few times. I tried to run speedtest while on 4G, and got up to ~ 32 Mbps down but it did not work when speedtest tried to test the upload speed. Unfortunately it was only in a small area so I had it for all of 15 minutes or so.
hkdmjack said:
Quick update. This morning as I was driving to work I saw the data indicator change from H/H+ to 4G a few times. I tried to run speedtest while on 4G, and got up to ~ 32 Mbps down but it did not work when speedtest tried to test the upload speed. Unfortunately it was only in a small area so I had it for all of 15 minutes or so.
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In /factory partition, there is several mentions of region.
/factory/PhoneInfodisk/country_code
/factory/PhoneInfodisk/PhoneInfo_inf
These files are not text, but binary. So, you need HEX editor to modify (region is coded by letters as usual TW, WW, CN, etc.).
And don't forget to backup these files, because it's not part of a firmware. If you lost/tamper them, then only backup copy can save you.
I recommend to backup whole /factory folder to be safe.
sorg said:
In /factory partition, there is several mentions of region.
/factory/PhoneInfodisk/country_code
/factory/PhoneInfodisk/PhoneInfo_inf
These files are not text, but binary. So, you need HEX editor to modify (region is coded by letters as usual TW, WW, CN, etc.).
And don't forget to backup these files, because it's not part of a firmware. If you lost/tamper them, then only backup copy can save you.
I recommend to backup whole /factory folder to be safe.
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Thanks for the recommendation. I've been making backups of each file that I edited, just in case. Anyway tonight going to try a hard reset tonight because I've been having some other issues, then reflash the pre-root image and go from there.
sorg said:
Disclamer: You are doing this at your own risk.
The key point: Allowed bands are written in /system/vendor/firmware/telephony/ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv where XX is your region TW, WW, US, CN, etc.. Don't confuse by ze550ml in the name. It's for ZE551ML! I don't know how it is in ZE550ML, but should be the same according to name.
Region is hardcoded in SFI table OEM1. SFI is similar to ACPI found in PC. Flashing of firmware doesn't change this part. You may change firmware region to whatever you want, but region of your phone will remain the same and 4G band will remain the same as you had out of the box.
Since bootloader is locked, we cannot spoof SFI tables in kernel. But we can replace /system files.
So, if you have rooted Zenfone 2, then you can copy ze550ml_WW_726x.tlv to ze550ml_TW_726x.tlv if you want to convert TW model to WW model. (Similar for CN->WW). You need to open /system partition for write access (R/W). You can do everything in Root Explorer.
It may be that ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv files are protected by check-summ and name, so replacing the file my brake radio functionality. In this case you have to return you original ze550ml_XX_726x.tlv file and try another method described below.
Open file /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW_726x.xml in any text editor and replace text inside ze550ml_TW_726x.tlv to ze550ml_WW_726x.tlv. Or you can copy file /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_WW/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_WW_726x.xml to /system/etc/catalog/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW/telephony_config/V1_DSDA_ZE550ML_TW_726x.xml.
Don't forget to reboot your phone before try 4G.
Unfortunately, i cannot test it by myself because my carrier work on 1800MHz which presents in all regions. So, i simply won't see any difference between regions.
Please report here about results.
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Thank you for this information. I do not have a rooted ze551ml is there a way to root the ze551ml yet? I may have to attempt this when I get the moment. For now I will be monitoring this thread.
Mine is WW, I am in the US and I only get H+
sorrow777 said:
Thank you for this information. I do not have a rooted ze551ml is there a way to root the ze551ml yet? I may have to attempt this when I get the moment. For now I will be monitoring this thread.
Mine is WW, I am in the US and I only get H+
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/orig-development/rom-pre-root-img-t3079590
Another quick update. I did both the first and second method in the first post, and LTE pops up sporadically. After doing the first method I lost signal (I wasn't even prompted to enter in my SIM PIN) until I also applied the second method, both times copying over the WW text over to the CN file. I've seen both band 2 and band 4, but it cuts in and out and the speeds are slow where I currently am. H+ also cuts in and out so I'm starting to wonder if I possibly got a phone with a bad radio. Ugh.
hkdmjack said:
Another quick update. I did both the first and second method in the first post, and LTE pops up sporadically. After doing the first method I lost signal (I wasn't even prompted to enter in my SIM PIN) until I also applied the second method, both times copying over the WW text over to the CN file. I've seen both band 2 and band 4, but it cuts in and out and the speeds are slow where I currently am. H+ also cuts in and out so I'm starting to wonder if I possibly got a phone with a bad radio. Ugh.
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At which frequency bands does your ISP transmit FDD-LTE data?
Does anyone know why I can make calls but not receive them on my zenfone2 ? I have a T-Mobile Sim but I can do everything else just not receive call I need some help
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graphO said:
At which frequency bands does your ISP transmit FDD-LTE data?
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I'm receiving LTE signal on bands 2 and 4, but more prevalently 4.
And how can you see which LTE band is working?