I gave a friend a Verizon LG G2 that is being used on a GSM network overseas. I let here know about the the latest OS update. However, she tells me she's been unable to get it. I would think if the phone is on WiFi, it should be available for download? Any suggestions on a correct procedure for this?
CalypsoDroid said:
I gave a friend a Verizon LG G2 that is being used on a GSM network overseas. I let here know about the the latest OS update. However, she tells me she's been unable to get it. I would think if the phone is on WiFi, it should be available for download? Any suggestions on a correct procedure for this?
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Any update that is released by verizon can not be grabbed if your not in the verizon netowrk even through a wifi connection. But can easily be updated manually using LG flash tool.
Kasvinda said:
Any update that is released by verizon can not be grabbed if your not in the verizon netowrk even through a wifi connection. But can easily be updated manually using LG flash tool.
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Would inserting Verizion SIM but using local WIFI work?
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Would inserting Verizion SIM but using local WIFI work?
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If your connected to a Verizon network then you'll be getting the update. Requirement is to present in the Verizon network. WiFi connections is used only to download the file as it's big.
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It is my understanding that the Verizon HTC 10 is unlocked for other carriers. So I'm hoping that someone here can tell me if the bands in the phone work well with ATT service.
jcafowler said:
It is my understanding that the Verizon HTC 10 is unlocked for other carriers. So I'm hoping that someone here can tell me if the bands in the phone work well with ATT service.
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I have not tested it out personally but I am 99% sure it will work.
I had a Verizon M9 (which is unlocked just as the HTC 10) and gave it to my girlfriend about 2 months ago. I only had to change the APN settings and she gets flawless service.
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I have not tested it out personally but I am 99% sure it will work.
I had a Verizon M9 (which is unlocked just as the HTC 10) and gave it to my girlfriend about 2 months ago. I only had to change the APN settings and she gets flawless service.
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Where would I find the appropriate settings for a 10?
jcafowler said:
Where would I find the appropriate settings for a 10?
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For the correct APN settings (for any carrier), search google for "*insert carrier* APN settings".
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1062162
ATT and Tmobile sim cards work i guess, does LTE work too? Is there a way to flash an international firmware and covert it to a real unlocked phone without verizon traces?
Not working! It shows error as soon as I try to activate it
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Do at your own risk.
You should be able to s-off, supercid and flash att ruu, converting to 100% at device.
andybones said:
Do at your own risk.
You should be able to s-off, supercid and flash att ruu, converting to 100% at device.
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I'm curious if this actually works.
Any update if it worked?
ronj1986 said:
Any update if it worked?
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The unlocked ruu would work at the very least. Just need to change mid and Cid and flash the unlocked ruu. No doubt in my mind it would work then.
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I use Cricket which is a sub-brand of ATT. I am able to receive decent speeds, but not anything over 8 Mbps due to my plan.
If you are not able to use an AT&T SIM on your Verizon HTC 10, you can always flash the unlocked firmware.
You can follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/how-to/guide-aosp-roms-booting-vzw-10-via-t3487903
Since you will not need to use a Verizon SIM, you can skip the part about deleting the .img files.
Hello guys, I have found a way to make the hostpot work on our LG G5 verizon, of course without needing a verizon sim, I accidentally found it and I share it with you, here the steps are very simple:
1. The first thing to do is download the app ES Explorer (from the play store or the apk I will put the link at the end of the post).
2. Open it (skip the initial configuration, it is not important) and go to the option of sender.
3. Touch the RECIVE option, then our device will force to create a hostpot.
4. Now we can close the app and enter settings and configure our hostpot freely :fingers-crossed:.
I hope this form works for you to make it work.
Play Store Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=es
Direct Link:
http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download.php?id=212279
it does not work for me
YoungAll said:
it does not work for me
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what version of android do you have?
nougat. it keeps telling me I dont have verizon sim card... what is yours? marhsmallow?
YoungAll said:
nougat. it keeps telling me I dont have verizon sim card... what is yours? marhsmallow?
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No, I'm in nougat too, when you give the option to receive in ES explorer, it says: current network: G5_xxxx? (The X may vary depending on the device)
no it keeps telling me my sim card isnt verizon and ended up with nothing. I do the same method using ShareIt apps as I think it do the same way in creating hotspot for file sharing but still can't, and now I think I can't do files sharing via hotspot network at all which is the best way to transfer files. and also, could not tether a hotspot to my laptop...
YoungAll said:
no it keeps telling me my sim card isnt verizon and ended up with nothing. I do the same method using ShareIt apps as I think it do the same way in creating hotspot for file sharing but still can't, and now I think I can't do files sharing via hotspot network at all which is the best way to transfer files. and also, could not tether a hotspot to my laptop...
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I'm sorry that didn't work for you , this method worked for me, and some friends i told them to try it, and then I decided to post it here, I thought it might be a great help.
After updating to Nougat hotspot no longer want Verizon-only sim!
4etvegr said:
After updating to Nougat hotspot no longer want Verizon-only sim!
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But in the phones that I tested all have nougat installed, with the latest updates of April 2017.
Yeah, mine just pops up: "Tethering; Data network connection is not available. Mobile Hotspot/USB tethering service needs Verizon data network in order to work" when trying to do that. Non-root phone.
Excellent perfect job LG G5 VS987 nougat have Hotspot now
charrua123 said:
Excellent perfect job LG G5 VS987 nougat have Hotspot now
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I am very happy to know this way to activate the hostpost you found it worked, I thought that no one else would work , after trying on 4 different devices and worked perfectly but apparently to those who try the method that leaves here you have not had luck. I hope it continues to be useful to other users.
jecm12 said:
Yeah, mine just pops up: "Tethering; Data network connection is not available. Mobile Hotspot/USB tethering service needs Verizon data network in order to work" when trying to do that. Non-root phone.
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What version of android do you have and which security version is installed?
WalterSilverio said:
What version of android do you have and which security version is installed?
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7.0
It's not working for me also on marshmallow
sayyro said:
It's not working for me also on marshmallow
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Remove your sim card and check for system updates. I worked
LG G5 VS987 android 7.0 version VS98728B
WalterSilverio said:
Hello guys, I have found a way to make the hostpot work on our LG G5 verizon, of course without needing a verizon sim, I accidentally found it and I share it with you, here the steps are very simple:
1. The first thing to do is download the app ES Explorer (from the play store or the apk I will put the link at the end of the post).
2. Open it (skip the initial configuration, it is not important) and go to the option of sender.
3. Touch the RECIVE option, then our device will force to create a hostpot.
4. Now we can close the app and enter settings and configure our hostpot freely :fingers-crossed:.
I hope this form works for you to make it work.
Play Store Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=es
Direct Link:
http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download.php?id=212279
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I gots a sprint g5 on cricket att. And works like a charm thank you
After my G5 updated to V98728B all that you shared here works very well, thanks :good:
YoungAll said:
After my G5 updated to V98728B all that you shared here works very well, thanks :good:
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Yes, I updated to 28B yesterday and hotspot worked without even a EX explorer !!!
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sayyro said:
Yes, I updated to 28B yesterday and hotspot worked without even a EX explorer !!!
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What a good news then! I just followed the steps here after updated so I thought the tutorial made it worked, but if it's enabled by the default it's great!
I got a S7 edge US Cellular branded from Walmart.. It is UNLOCKED. I put in my tmobile sim, I get lte, but, signal strength is low.
Is it possible to flash Tmobile software on this phone? The reason is I am not getting any strong signals (inspite of it supporting all corresponding LTE bands from Tmobile). Has anyone tried?
what options do I have? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
myechophone said:
I got a S7 edge US Cellular branded from Walmart.. It is UNLOCKED. I put in my tmobile sim, I get lte, but, signal strength is low.
Is it possible to flash Tmobile software on this phone? The reason is I am not getting any strong signals (inspite of it supporting all corresponding LTE bands from Tmobile). Has anyone tried?
what options do I have? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
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US cellular is just G935U I believe. You can just download the tmobile firmware, stick it in Oden and press flash. I suggest you to try flashing only the modem from the T firmware and use 935U firmware for everything else.
Eric1084 said:
US cellular is just G935U I believe. You can just download the tmobile firmware, stick it in Oden and press flash. I suggest you to try flashing only the modem from the T firmware and use 935U firmware for everything else.
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I actually just flashed TMO version via Odin, so far, all seems to be working fine. Does the U version support HD voice/ VOLTE/ Wifi calling on tmobile?
If you flash the T-Mobile firmware then yes and if you flash the U firmware then No
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I actually just flashed TMO version via Odin, so far, all seems to be working fine. Does the U version support HD voice/ VOLTE/ Wifi calling on tmobile?
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myechophone said:
I actually just flashed TMO version via Odin, so far, all seems to be working fine. Does the U version support HD voice/ VOLTE/ Wifi calling on tmobile?
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Is your US Cellular G935U? I bought a used one/unlocked -not in Walmart though- and it shows G935R4. I guess I will brick my device if I flash the Tmobile firmware. The problem that I have it show 4glte and speeds are amazing, however there are no bars shown. When I get a call, it shows bars and makes the calls with no issues. SMS works great.
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Is your US Cellular G935U? I bought a used one/unlocked -not in Walmart though- and it shows G935R4. I guess I will brick my device if I flash the Tmobile firmware. The problem that I have it show 4glte and speeds are amazing, however there are no bars shown. When I get a call, it shows bars and makes the calls with no issues. SMS works great.
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It is the same one I got from Walmart. I flashed the T-Mobile firmware and the phone rocks. It's a seamless process if you have some basic knowledge of flashing. I can help you if needed. Please let me know... thanks.
myechophone said:
It is the same one I got from Walmart. I flashed the T-Mobile firmware and the phone rocks. It's a seamless process if you have some basic knowledge of flashing. I can help you if needed. Please let me know... thanks.
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Thanks, I actually flashed the T-Mobile firmware and it worked pretty well. It failed when I tried to use an older version of Odin. Once you used the most recent one, it's flawless and with no issues.
myechophone said:
I actually just flashed TMO version via Odin, so far, all seems to be working fine. Does the U version support HD voice/ VOLTE/ Wifi calling on tmobile?
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Does 4x4 MIMO LTE works in this device with T-Mobile firmware/modem?
dennis5pia said:
Does 4x4 MIMO LTE works in this device with T-Mobile firmware/modem?
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I am not sure how to check that. Any clue?
myechophone said:
I am not sure how to check that. Any clue?
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Maybe with a speed test. If you are root there is an app that tells you. SIGNAL GURU
I have an "unlocked" SGS7 edge that I bought from a friend and he had it with Sprint. I tried using on AT&T network but it asked me for an MSL code in order to be able to change the APN settings to the AT&T ones. I was able to get the MSL from someone who know more about phones than I do. After this, I am able to use the network and data from AT&T but it still has some features blocked because I can't get past the "Hands Free Activation" from Sprint. These features are the hotspot and voicemail among other.
So my question is if I can completely delete Sprint from my phone by flashing the AT&T firmware for the S7 edge onto my device.
All help is welcome.
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I have an "unlocked" SGS7 edge that I bought from a friend and he had it with Sprint. I tried using on AT&T network but it asked me for an MSL code in order to be able to change the APN settings to the AT&T ones. I was able to get the MSL from someone who know more about phones than I do. After this, I am able to use the network and data from AT&T but it still has some features blocked because I can't get past the "Hands Free Activation" from Sprint. These features are the hotspot and voicemail among other.
So my question is if I can completely delete Sprint from my phone by flashing the AT&T firmware for the S7 edge onto my device.
All help is welcome.
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Read the back of ur phone if it says 935u then it's an unlocked version.
Use the xda samfirm tool put
Model SM-G935U
Region ATT
It will download the most recent firmware from samsung servers.
Set to auto
Flash the files in that zip with odin.
pingufanpoy said:
Read the back of ur phone if it says 935u then it's an unlocked version.
Use the xda samfirm tool put
Model SM-G935U
Region ATT
It will download the most recent firmware from samsung servers.
Set to auto
Flash the files in that zip with odin.
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It says 935P, am I gonna have trouble with it? I'm not really tech savvy to be honest.
ihatesprinting said:
It says 935P, am I gonna have trouble with it? I'm not really tech savvy to be honest.
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Nvm ur stuck on sprint model it can't be changed to any other network because the phone model doesn't support flashing to any others.
pingufanpoy said:
Nvm ur stuck on sprint model it can't be changed to any other network because the phone model doesn't support flashing to any others.
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Damn thats unfortunate, well thanks anyways
Hello,
I had a s8+ and I was able to re-brand it from AT&T to T-mobile; although I don't remember the exact process. I recently got an S10+ Verizon from my boss and I have it carrier unlocked and running on T-mobile. I was wondering if you can flash T-Mobile branded firmware so I can get access to WiFi Calling and the built in visual voicemail. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
couped said:
Hello,
I had a s8+ and I was able to re-brand it from AT&T to T-mobile; although I don't remember the exact process. I recently got an S10+ Verizon from my boss and I have it carrier unlocked and running on T-mobile. I was wondering if you can flash T-Mobile branded firmware so I can get access to WiFi Calling and the built in visual voicemail. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Yes you can. I don't think there is a inbuilt visual voicemail on the t mobile branded devices. I had to install from the play store.
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Yes, I have done it. I ended up going to non-branded firmware. As soon as you put your sim in, it installs visual voicemail....at least it did for me.
S10Plus said:
Yes, I have done it. I ended up going to non-branded firmware. As soon as you put your sim in, it installs visual voicemail....at least it did for me.
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Where did you get the instructions to do this? Is it just a matter of grabbing the modified odin and flashing the firmware?
couped said:
Where did you get the instructions to do this? Is it just a matter of grabbing the modified odin and flashing the firmware?
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Correct. You can find the download links here on the forum or use SamFirm to download the firmware and odin to flash.
S10Plus said:
Correct. You can find the download links here on the forum or use SamFirm to download the firmware and odin to flash.
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Thank you. Do you know if the hardware is the same for the verizon and tmobile phones? with it just unlocked and with the tmobile chip the signal wasn't as high. I'm hoping when I flash it with t-mobile firmware it flashes the radios to use the tmobile bands as well.
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Thank you. Do you know if the hardware is the same for the verizon and tmobile phones? with it just unlocked and with the tmobile chip the signal wasn't as high. I'm hoping when I flash it with t-mobile firmware it flashes the radios to use the tmobile bands as well.
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Yes, you get the correct bands. I compared before and after.