Basically, I'm too stupid to do it and I WILL F it up so I'd like someone that knows what he/she is doing to do it for me and I'd be willing to pay something for it.
I'm close to charlotte so say, 50 miles distance from Monroe, NC..?
I want this font size proggy on there but it only works with rooted phones and of course, I thought that UNLOCKED also meant rooted
THanks
George
It's not very hard to do. I can walk you through it if you'd like on gtalk or someting
Oh, and also, this is the wrong forum to be posting this. Next time post in the Q&A or General forum.
If you can do it over the phone, you're in 'cause I panic when something doesn't go right I like to ask questions immediately.
Any chance I'll brick the damn thing?
George
Oh, if you can also talk me through how to hook up the HD2 in windows mobile to my pc so I can download the ringtones from there (unless someone has them and can e mail them to me), it's worth an easy 20 bucks to me (paypal?).
I assume i can use the ringtones from the hd2 on the nexus?
Thanks
George
I'll more than gladly help you over skype or phone or however you like
guiri_too said:
Basically, I'm too stupid to do it and I WILL F it up so I'd like someone that knows what he/she is doing to do it for me and I'd be willing to pay something for it.
I'm close to charlotte so say, 50 miles distance from Monroe, NC..?
I want this font size proggy on there but it only works with rooted phones and of course, I thought that UNLOCKED also meant rooted
THanks
George
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don't unlock your bootloader now there is a way to save your phone for sure you get 100% warranty, i'm running custom roms with a locked bootloader I'm glad I waited use this approach instead.
Ok, now I'm lost again with this boot loader thing and the warranty
elite67 said:
don't unlock your bootloader now there is a way to save your phone for sure you get 100% warranty, i'm running custom roms with a locked bootloader I'm glad I waited use this approach instead.
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That way doesn't make any difference HTC will still exchange it.
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Ok, now I'm lost again with this boot loader thing and the warranty
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Its noobs who think that if you unlock the bootloader you'll void your warranty... YOU WONT... HTC will still replace the phone if there is a reason to that is the phones fault and not one of your own. Don't let the noobs scare you into thinking other wise.
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I'll more than gladly help you over skype or phone or however you like
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Alright, if this is NOT going to hurt, let's do it. Should I pm you my number or what?
Would you also know how to get the ringtones off an HD2 in windows os?
Thanks
George
guiri_too said:
Ok, now I'm lost again with this boot loader thing and the warranty
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There are 2 ways of modifying your phone.
1) Root it. You get the benefits of being able to run apps that require root but don't have to unlock the bootloader.
2) Unlock it. Unlocking it lets you run different ROMs. Something other than the stock android. Example, Cyanogen Mod. It's a modified custom build of android with lots of nifty things. But it might void your warranty by Unlocking it.
I'd suggest just going with ROOTing it. It's easier, less fuss, less to worry about and it doesn't void the warranty.
guiri_too said:
Alright, if this is NOT going to hurt, let's do it. Should I pm you my number or what?
Would you also know how to get the ringtones off an HD2 in windows os?
Thanks
George
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Are you on skype?
I got it from Negri Electronics and it IS unlocked already but NOT rooted.
I need to root it to get this font size program installed 'cause my eyesight sucks. That's really the main reason.
Yeah, I like nifty things too and I hate being tied down by locked stuff and so on so I'd like to open it and do whatever I want with it.
As for the warranty, I understood from Negri that HTC/Google covered the warranty and I THINK, that I could buy insurance through t mobile but checking on that.
Also, for those of you who are interested, Negri also sells t mobile contracts/by month contracts or whatever you call it.
George
NOpe, no skype and I don't have microphones on my computer anyway but I'll be happy to call pretty much anywhere.
If it's international, it's dirt cheap through google phone/voice
For those who haven't tried it, go to google.com/voice but before you do, ask me for a few pointers first. Bitc*in' service from Google and it's free.
George
guiri_too said:
NOpe, no skype and I don't have microphones on my computer anyway but I'll be happy to call pretty much anywhere.
If it's international, it's dirt cheap through google phone/voice
For those who haven't tried it, go to google.com/voice but before you do, ask me for a few pointers first. Bitc*in' service from Google and it's free.
George
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I can walk you through it on gtalk but I'm not really down for sitting on the phone and doing it.
It's going to be quicker on the phone since I"m a dumbass but I DO need help so I'll take it unless the dude that offered to do it over the phone chimes in, in the next few minutes
Sorry if I sound picky but I just know how I am when it's not phone. Yeah, I tend to talk too much but things also get done faster.
George
guiri_too said:
It's going to be quicker on the phone since I"m a dumbass but I DO need help so I'll take it unless the dude that offered to do it over the phone chimes in, in the next few minutes
Sorry if I sound picky but I just know how I am when it's not phone. Yeah, I tend to talk too much but things also get done faster.
George
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whats your g-mail? I'll start asking you questions so I know what the status is with your phone
PM sent with my gmail account
guiri_too said:
PM sent with my gmail account
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I added you. Your not responding to it
Ok, what now?
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Hi everyone, i've had a good luck and i've found this device yesterday, but when i'm putting my simcard in, it says to me that phone is blocked and on the list of stolen devices.
Is there any way how to pass thru this issue? What is necessary to change? IMEI...
You can contact me @ [email protected]
Thank you very much in case of any support...
Go into "Owner Information" and return it to the owner...
Best way to fix this problem
BBM-Lee said:
Go into "Owner Information" and return it to the owner...
Best way to fix this problem
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This is best way for the guy, who lost it. I would like to hear about some other option... I've lost a phone as well and do you think that someone else was taking care of me? So i can say that i've got my money back
habitat.dnb said:
Hi everyone, i've had a good luck and i've found this device yesterday, but when i'm putting my simcard in, it says to me that phone is blocked and on the list of stolen devices.
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No... That doesn't sound like good luck, not in the slightest. That actually sounds more like someone sold you a stolen phone; or you found a lost one.
Either way, the phone has been blocked. It's no good as a phone anymore.
habitat.dnb said:
This is best way for the guy, who lost it. I would like to hear about some other option...
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I doubt anyone where will help you unclock a stolen phone... The original owner might be a member here!
it illegal to change imei.just return it.what goes around comes around!!!
I doubt you'll get any info around here sice you're not willing to do the right thing!
everyone on this forum payed a lot of money for his/her device......
post like this will piss members off!
Do the right thing and return the device to the owner!
habitat.dnb said:
I've lost a phone as well and do you think that someone else was taking care of me? So i can say that i've got my money back
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Now you're no better than the a** who found and didn't return your lost phone. Seriously, what type of responses did you expect to get?
Return it
Karma man.... Karma.
You're being tested.
pmuschi said:
Now you're no better than the a** who found and didn't return your lost phone. Seriously, what type of responses did you expect to get?
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Allright, hereby i'm getting mostly responses for the things, which were not necessary to write.
It's weird that everyones recommendation is about to give that phone back, but confess to yourself - if you'll be in my position - would you return that phone back?
Just wanna know if there is any way or option to get it running...
habitat.dnb said:
Hi everyone, i've had a good luck and i've found this device yesterday, but when i'm putting my simcard in, it says to me that phone is blocked and on the list of stolen devices.
Is there any way how to pass thru this issue? What is necessary to change? IMEI...
You can contact me @ [email protected]
Thank you very much in case of any support...
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Stop being a **** and return the phone. ****.
What a tard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
habitat.dnb said:
Hi everyone, i've had a good luck and i've found this device yesterday, but when i'm putting my simcard in, it says to me that phone is blocked and on the list of stolen devices.
Is there any way how to pass thru this issue? What is necessary to change? IMEI...
You can contact me @ [email protected]
Thank you very much in case of any support...
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You are an absolute waste of ****ing oxygen. You are the exact reason people in this world go ballistic and end up doing mass murder. Please, for the love of God, do us all a favor and die. I can't believe that you would actually think someone would help you from this forum. Go back under the rock from whence you came. You are a worthless piece of ****. I first thought you had balls the size of a wrecking ball and then it hit me. You dont have any at all. You are just a ****ing tard.
P1Tater said:
You are an absolute waste of ****ing oxygen. You are the exact reason people in this world go ballistic and end up doing mass murder. Please, for the love of God, do us all a favor and die. I can't believe that you would actually think someone would help you from this forum. Go back under the rock from whence you came. You are a worthless piece of ****. I first thought you had balls the size of a wrecking ball and then it hit me. You dont have any at all. You are just a ****ing tard.
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Can't reply in any other way than - LOL what the hell are you for person. God himself?
habitat.dnb said:
but confess to yourself - if you'll be in my position - would you return that phone back?
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Simple response: yes
In depth response: are you a ****ing retard or something? if you went and spent 300 quid odd on a phone would you be happy if some wanker happened to find it and decided not to return it?
As P1Tater said, do us all a favour and die.
I also thought drdingo21's response was quite appropriate
habitat.dnb said:
Can't reply in any other way than - LOL what the hell are you for person. God himself?
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It would also help if you actually tried speaking english.
habitat.dnb said:
confess to yourself - if you'll be in my position - would you return that phone back?
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Yes, because I wouldn't be able to get it working. What's the use in having something that doesn't work?
Either return the phone to it's rightful owner or, if the phone is branded (or it is obvious what network it belongs to) return it to the network provider. Or hand it in to the Police.
You are going nowhere asking people how to get the phone functioning again. Basically you are asking advice on how to commit an illegal act.
IT IS BLOCKED! THE ORIGINAL OWNER EITHER LOST IT OR IT WAS STOLEN FROM THEM. DO THE RIGHT THING AND RETURN IT!
And Mods - can you please either lock or delete this thread? Thanks.
habitat.dnb said:
Can't reply in any other way than - LOL what the hell are you for person. God himself?
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What is your first language? It is obvious it's not English. Either that or I hit the nail on the head and you are a ****ing tard.
demented_goose said:
Simple response: yes
In depth response: are you a ****ing retard or something? if you went and spent 300 quid odd on a phone would you be happy if some wanker happened to find it and decided not to return it?
As P1Tater said, do us all a favour and die.
I also thought drdingo21's response was quite appropriate
It would also help if you actually tried speaking english.
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OK it's obvious that i'll not find "appropriate response". So please be so kind and as of now - stop with all illegal stuff like burning of authorized copies, right?
There's no way you can legally use this phone, to do so would be stealing both morally and legally whichever way you cut it. You don't have to be "god himself" to distance yourself from a common thief, which is exactly what you're trying to be.
Immoral and unscrupulous
habitat.dnb said:
Hi everyone, i've had a good luck and i've found this device yesterday, but when i'm putting my simcard in, it says to me that phone is blocked and on the list of stolen devices.
Is there any way how to pass thru this issue? What is necessary to change? IMEI...
You can contact me @ [email protected]
Thank you very much in case of any support...
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What's amazing is that you continue to post replys that make no sense at all...and its not because of the fact that your english is weak, its because you are unscrupulous and immoral.
Virtually all memebers here would in fact do the right thing and give the phone back. You should do the same.
Don't expect any help from anyone here in your ploy to keep the stolen phone.
habitat.dnb said:
OK it's obvious that i'll not find "appropriate response". So please be so kind and as of now - stop with all illegal stuff like burning of authorized copies, right?
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Can someone please interpret what the hell he just said.
Hello all,
As titled. How can I kill a trynity?
I tried removing cable while flashing OS, but bootloader (3 stripe color) screen still come up.
I want it totally dead.
Bring up some ideas, I´m ready to try all to kill a P3600 unit.
Thanks
What exactly do you mean by "kill"?
Do you want to "brick" it or physically break it?
NeoGreendawg said:
What exactly do you mean by "kill"?
Do you want to "brick" it or physically break it?
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No I don´t want to "break" it... want to "brick" it...
Try flashing with low power or see what happens if you flash a 3600i ROM...
NeoGreendawg said:
What exactly do you mean by "kill"?
Do you want to "brick" it or physically break it?
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why would you want to kill it?
donate it to xda-developers for them so that they have a device to test.
Flashing your bootloader and pull out the cable during.... if u want it dead
I don't mean to get into your business, but why brick it? That's just a waste of money. Sell it on ebay or donate it as mentioned.
kareem9nba said:
I don't mean to get into your business, but why brick it? That's just a waste of money. Sell it on ebay or donate it as mentioned.
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Im guessing for a warranty or insurance claim to get a newer model...
put it in a microwave?
just for 30 seconds...
flashing with a p3600i rom won't do (i tried that for you, you will stuck into bootloader. luckely i got him back to working mode.
but what do you want?
bootloader is like a PC without OS. that's the cleanest you can go i think.
korben said:
Im guessing for a warranty or insurance claim to get a newer model...
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Exactly.
Yes, will try flash the bootloader, and pull the cable off in middle of it.
Drug_Store said:
Exactly.
Yes, will try flash the bootloader, and pull the cable off in middle of it.
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That's not going to brick the device; also doing so is pretty lame and unethical.
Android.
Have you tried loading the preboot file for android?
Shame on you
Even if I knew the answer I wouldn`t tell you.
Shame on you for using this forum for that purpose.
We all love our Trinity.
Please Guys don`t tell him how to do it.
adriafix said:
Even if I knew the answer I wouldn`t tell you.
Shame on you for using this forum for that purpose.
We all love our Trinity.
Please Guys don`t tell him how to do it.
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Yeah, I agree. Thats why I made my statement in the first place... didnt actually expect him to admit to it though!
Cant you do it the same way as everyone else? Sell your trinity on ebay for a massive loss, buy a new one on your credit card and fret about paying it off for the next 6 months??
adriafix said:
Even if I knew the answer I wouldn`t tell you.
Shame on you for using this forum for that purpose.
We all love our Trinity.
Please Guys don`t tell him how to do it.
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Hey, I paid my phone same as everyone else.
Not using it for about 6 months, it´s getting dusty...
So I can do what tha hell i want.
I´ll find a way dont worrie. If not by software I kill him with voltage as last resort.
@all
For those that don´t plan to help, please remain silent and save forum space.
Thanks
Drug_Store said:
... I´ll find a way dont worrie. If not by software I kill him with voltage as last resort...
Thanks
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it would be hell funny if you manage to brick it... and your claim gets rejected
korben said:
it would be hell funny if you manage to brick it... and your claim gets rejected
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I say again, UNIT WAS BOUGHT AND PAYED.
So being there on the shell getting dust, and try to get insurance? humm what will I choose?
Dude, money is lost since the day I payed it, so if not work, won´t loose anything... duh.
PS: I´m only doing it, cause I got ensured that my claim will be accepted if phone get´s bricked in certain conditions.
I informed myself first. And by the way, ain´t the first time... so if not work this time by some strange reason, others worked and other will still work.
@Moderator
Please clean the offtopic and the "non-helpers"
oh sure, I do not dispute that the unit is yours, and you can do with it what you wish... blow it up with C4 for all I care (actually... that would be kinda cool...)
The issue I have is the fraud you want to commit. Alot of people have had genuine issues with these phones and have struggled with claims, and now you want to make a fraudulent claim! Its attitudes like this which damage the reputation of owners with genuine issues.
@mods: Dont worry about cleaning the thread... just lock it? Nothing useful will really happen here apart from more flame bait being created.
Drug_Store,
Don`t get me wrong: I am just a person with principles and what you are trying to do is against them. But I agree with you... the device is yours and you can do what ever you want with it.
I am only against you for using this forum for that matter. If you haven`t realize...this forum is to fix them.
P.s. I also think it would be funny if he manage to brick it... and the claim gets rejected
hmmm... Let's just say that in Portugal there are Portuguese people and Tuga people. Guess which one "Drug_Store" fits into.
- Maybe he's also someone that declares minimum salary to pay less taxes;
- Maybe he's also someone that drives at 120 km/h in a 50 km/h road just because he thinks speed limits are for the others;
- Worst: Maybe he voted Santana.
Sincerely I would suggest two icons for Portugal people. The normal one and a Black Pirate Flag for people like "Drug Store".
So much talk about breaking the rules.
I unlock phones for a living, so I break them everyday.
But I´m SURE that you all broke some also. Who never unlocked a phone? Who never used a pirate version of windows?
Bah... so don´t come with moralism.
Yeah, I wouldn´t mind using a pirate flag as patriotic symbol, since our country is for currupt and criminals. So I just try to adapt to reality we live on.
Piece of advice, "wake up and smell the coffee"
PS:
I say again, if u gonna post just to waste forum space, please don´t, save the space and save us with those hipocrit moralism... since that in a way or the other, we all try to bend the rules.
Like the title states, would like to hire someone to convert an unlocked m7, new in box to gpe. I'm coming from a nexus 4, which I was able to tinker with myself. However I'm not confident in attempting on this phone. I'm located in dutchess county NY, would rather do local. But I would ship to a reputable member if necessary. If interested, you can pm me here, or email me chris20nyyatgmail. Thanks!
qwerty12601 said:
Like the title states, would like to hire someone to convert an unlocked m7, new in box to gpe. I'm coming from a nexus 4, which I was able to tinker with myself. However I'm not confident in attempting on this phone. I'm located in dutchess county NY, would rather do local. But I would ship to a reputable member if necessary. If interested, you can pm me here, or email me chris20nyyatgmail. Thanks!
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Would you be happier if someone here just guided you through it step by step? There are some awesome devs here who I'm sure would be happy to try and help and Gove you steps along the way. Also, there are some very well written guides on here that you can follow, asking questions here along the way and get some info if you are stuck
So if you would be happy doing it that way, we can guide you through it here!
Make sure you have a working laptop and a good USB cable, using 2.0 ports and preferably Windows 7, with working/up to date drivers and adb files
Well 2 problems. I've read the tutorials, watched the videos, and am still not confident lol. The main concern is getting s-off. The other issue is I only have a macbook working at the moment. That's why I figured I'd give in and have someone do it for me. Its not worth risking IMO, I'd rather pay someone with the expertise to do it.
I genuinely appreciate the offer however! I just don't have the confidence. Sometimes things just seem beyond skill level, and you have to swallow your pride lol
I have no problem guiding you over the phone or skype! It is a piece of cake ! If you read the tutorial and just scared to brick your phone, i dont think itll happen! Done it to 5 HTCs!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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Well 2 problems. I've read the tutorials, watched the videos, and am still not confident lol. The main concern is getting s-off. The other issue is I only have a macbook working at the moment. That's why I figured I'd give in and have someone do it for me. Its not worth risking IMO, I'd rather pay someone with the expertise to do it.
I genuinely appreciate the offer however! I just don't have the confidence. Sometimes things just seem beyond skill level, and you have to swallow your pride lol
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It is very doable. The tutorials always seem scary but it is very doable!
Well I'll have it Friday I suppose I could give it a shot thanks for the help! I guess I'll post back when I get it and see if/when you're free!
How long is the process normally?
qwerty12601 said:
Well I'll have it Friday I suppose I could give it a shot thanks for the help! I guess I'll post back when I get it and see if/when you're free!
How long is the process normally?
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Yep post back here and we can guide you through it. Just click to reply to this comment so it flags up on my phone!
stovie_steve said:
Yep post back here and we can guide you through it. Just click to reply to this comment so it flags up on my phone!
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Thanks again. And you think this can be safely done on a Mac?
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Thanks again. And you think this can be safely done on a Mac?
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It's prob easier on a mac than a PC, both Android and OSX are based on linux unlike Windows.
I picked up my Note 9 from Rent A Center, it said "duos" on the box. It says sm-n9600, build number ends in hu1arg6. I'm asking because the way rent a center has their phones configured, set up is kinda weird and I may want to root, etc. So I want to make sure I don't have compatibility issues. One thing I did was run a program that shows it has a sd845. Not sure how accurate that program was, forgot the name.
Nickdroid86 said:
I picked up my Note 9 from Rent A Center, it said "duos" on the box. It says sm-n9600, build number ends in hu1arg6. I'm asking because the way rent a center has their phones configured, set up is kinda weird and I may want to root, etc. So I want to make sure I don't have compatibility issues. One thing I did was run a program that shows it has a sd845. Not sure how accurate that program was, forgot the name.
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1) On your phone,go to SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE. That should tell you everything you need to know. Go ahead & explore the sub-settings there (Status/Software Information).
2) D/L the apps Phone Info & AIDA 64 for more detailed information for your device:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalwire.aida64
KOLIOSIS said:
1) On your phone,go to SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE. That should tell you everything you need to know. Go ahead & explore the sub-settings there (Status/Software Information).
2) D/L the apps Phone Info & AIDA 64 for more detailed information for your device:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalwire.aida64
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Thank you. First app let force closing but the second one basically just said codename crown, n9600, sd845. So I don't need to worry about compatibility issues as long as ROMs etc are for a 9600, even with it being dual SIM and all that? Or are they all basically dual SIM?
Nickdroid86 said:
Thank you. First app let force closing but the second one basically just said codename crown, n9600, sd845. So I don't need to worry about compatibility issues as long as ROMs etc are for a 9600, even with it being dual SIM and all that? Or are they all basically dual SIM?
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I can't be sure,but,I believe so.
As for compatible ROMs,I think there's currently 1-2 for the SM-N9600,check w/the developers for info on single/Dual SIM compatibility.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-note9-snapdragon-t3845536
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development/rom-weta-0-1-t3847155
KOLIOSIS said:
I can't be sure,but,I believe so.
As for compatible ROMs,I think there's currently 1-2 for the SM-N9600,check w/the developers for info on single/Dual SIM compatibility.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-note9-snapdragon-t3845536
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development/rom-weta-0-1-t3847155
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Thank you for all the assistance
You have the HK/Latin america snap version, your bootloader can be unlocked!
There isnt as much development for this version typically as on the exynos but at least your not stuck with a crappy device thats locked down tighter than a drum.
Yo, I have a note 9 from rent a center as well and was hoping to get a little help here.
I have the N9600 ending in JHDF
I do believe that its unlocked but rent a center did a few modifications that I can't gain access to developer options. I did find a way in by stopping the set up process and get into developer options but I couldnt turn on usb debugging which is where I am.
How can I get into that to root? Can I flash the original N9600 to see if I can remove rent a center setup? Or can I straight up flash twrp and root from there? I probably have to flash some other file but I'm unsure. Any kind of help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Rent A Center sells phones?
dandel0074 said:
Yo, I have a note 9 from rent a center as well and was hoping to get a little help here.
I have the N9600 ending in JHDF
I do believe that its unlocked but rent a center did a few modifications that I can't gain access to developer options. I did find a way in by stopping the set up process and get into developer options but I couldnt turn on usb debugging which is where I am.
How can I get into that to root? Can I flash the original N9600 to see if I can remove rent a center setup? Or can I straight up flash twrp and root from there? I probably have to flash some other file but I'm unsure. Any kind of help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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It's probably restricted in some way due to the terms of agreement they offer when you buy the phone from them. If it's paid off they should be able to remove it for you.
roaduardo said:
Rent A Center sells phones?
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From what I understand, they do a rent-to-own. Not sure why they have 9600s? I would have assumed they would use N960U.
sefrcoko said:
It's probably restricted in some way due to the terms of agreement they offer when you buy the phone from them. If it's paid off they should be able to remove it for you.
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I kinda of figured that and was hoping someone was already able get bypassed it and still rooted. I didnt want to have to wait till I'd be able to pay it off to root it.
roaduardo said:
Rent A Center sells phones?
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They do.
And it costs $3000 US from them.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
From what I understand, they do a rent-to-own. Not sure why they have 9600s? I would have assumed they would use N960U.
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My guess is they probably buy those because they are more easily able to install their tracking and lock-down software on it. They probably have the bootloader unlocked, a custom rom with their software installed, and then re-lock it all.
There was a fella on the note 8 forums a while back with similar questions with a renta center device.
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raduque said:
They do.
And it costs $3000 US from them.
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That... That can't be correct.
Yea......that's right. Curiosity got me....I looked it up....no way.
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Yup. They use the 9600. And if you pay it off in 6 months, then the phone costs $1,871. But if you use the full 78 weeks to pay it off, then it costs $3,119. That's insane.
My concern would be the original owner would stop making their weekly RAC payments, and you get locked out of your Note 9. I believe that's what happened to the guy in the Note 8 forums.
I would assume that the prices from RAC are different depending on the region because in California right now the 6 month buy out cost us 1400 and at the long term is about 1900 which us still extremely high but some people have very bad credit or no credit at all and have to resort to something like this. The only other reason I did get us is because it has an unlocked bootloader and will be able to root it and start moding it to my preference etc. But I will have to wait till I pay it off now. I was hoping someone had already found a way around RAC type of lockdown.
Oh my god... How do they convince people to pay over three times the price for this phone?
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dandel0074 said:
but some people have very bad credit or no credit at all and have to resort to something like this.
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I mean... Priorities? There are any number of other smartphone alternatives besides a three thousand dollar phone that's actually worth less than 1k. If you're that desperate to obtain the latest Note device maybe shift that determination onto sorting out one's personal finances? That's just my thoughts.
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Oh my god... How do they convince people to pay over three times the price for this phone?
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I mean... Priorities? There are any number of other smartphone alternatives besides a three thousand dollar phone that's actually worth less than 1k. If you're that desperate to obtain the latest Note device maybe shift that determination onto sorting out one's personal finances? That's just my thoughts.
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First of all, I have my priorities and my finances are well in order. I can go on about credit, interest rates and over pricing for a smartphone, you dont know what I need this smartphone and its definitely not not all for pleasure. For you to go out of your way and quote me on something like this and judge me on my finances is just plan ignorant but if you amuses you, go right ahead quote me, I wont play your game and simply ignore it from here on out. I'm just here for help and guidance on information about the phone and root.
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First of all, I have my priorities and my finances are well in order. I can go on about credit, interest rates and over pricing for a smartphone, you dont know what I need this smartphone and its definitely not not all for pleasure. For you to go out of your way and quote me on something like this and judge me on my finances is just plan ignorant but if you amuses you, go right ahead quote me, I wont play your game and simply ignore it from here on out. I'm just here for help and guidance on information about the phone and root.
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It wasn't specifically directed at you. I'm sorry for not qualifying my comment.
FINAL EDIT: As many have noticed this thread is/has been very dead. First off, I tried to have someone on the mods to get this account of mine shutdown. That did not work as you can tell, but when that did not work I decided to just ignore this whole thing all together Second, this operation was not a man job as I was simply a middle man for a woman who wanted to help people but needed a hand. I was simply taking the info and spreading it to her. As popularity grew in the thread more and more requests came in and queue times were going to take longer and longer to fulfil. At some point I decided to give her access to my account because I was getting busy at my job and had no way to constantly upload new information to her so we could continue. This would give her a way to look into my messages and gather some info when she had her own time. I have no knowledge of what happened since, except for a few replies I would see that she made with my account. I would imagine over time she finally stopped or got caught since this thread and my messages are finally dying off. I do apologize if you were not helped but thankfully someone at some point during this period offered help in their own way too. So, THANK YOU GUYS for all the patience you gave, and I hope you guys enjoy the root or unlocked bootloader that you got because of this post.
I got mine this way too and there was no pressure for any kind of payment or anything.
It's not like that.
slayerh4x said:
I got mine this way too and there was no pressure for any kind of payment or anything.
It's not like that.
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That's my favorite part about all of this! She doesn't try to pressure you into any donations or payment! It's fantastic honestly. Now I have to wait either for the token, or for the msm tool to be cracked for tmo conversion.
True hero right? hahah
I love to watch how people come together for things like this.
We need more of that in the world... Just taking a little of your time to make someone else happy.
ToF_Itachi said:
That's my favorite part about all of this! She doesn't try to pressure you into any donations or payment! It's fantastic honestly. Now I have to wait either for the token, or for the msm tool to be cracked for tmo conversion.
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She is wonder I didn't need mine unlock but she was willing to do if needed ?
Not that I wouldn't want to do this as I prefer root on any device I have, but as someone who used to work for tmo if she gets caught she could definitely lose her job. I agree with the others you should probably take down the post
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I wouldn't donate... Seems not completely ethical.
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She isnt doing anything against policy, T-Mobile reps have a lot of leeway with regards to the unlock policy, I have gotten 'manager overrides' to unlock for basically every single tmo device I've ever had since the note5. All I've ever had to do was call customer care. Although this time I pm the aforementioned user because I didn't want to wait on hold until I get a rep that would finally understand how to get it done.
mumbai52 said:
She isnt doing anything against policy, T-Mobile reps have a lot of leeway with regards to the unlock policy, I have gotten 'manager overrides' to unlock for basically every single tmo device I've ever had since the note5. All I've ever had to do was call customer care. Although this time I pm the aforementioned user because I didn't want to wait on hold until I get a rep that would finally understand how to get it done.
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I don't care if she unlocks it, but taking a"donation" is not ok.
strictlyphat said:
I don't care if she unlocks it, but taking a"donation" is not ok.
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Yea I get that it's a gray area, but on the other hand better a voluntary 'donation'to an individual than a high payment to some shady unlock site :/
mumbai52 said:
Yea I get that it's a gray area, but on the other hand better a voluntary 'donation'to an individual than a high payment to some shady unlock site :/
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Or simply waiting for the patched MDM tool and convert to international so you can unlock bootloader without needing:
1. TMobile
2. Unlock key
I understand the views behind the idea of donations. It was never mandatory. If you don't wish to, you don't have to. Simple as that. Either way it's someone going out of their way in our community, to help us out. They at least deserve a thanks of any kind.
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ToF_Itachi said:
Hey everyone!
So I did not realize how much attention this would get. SO, in an effort to help out everyone but keep this a little more low key PM me your phone number and last name! All of this info will be sent to the user for the unlock to go through.
This is both to benefit those with the Tmo variant of the device and keep the user responsible a little more safe and secure. If you have questions please feel free to PM me and ask away!
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Thank you. Respect to you for respecting them.
Did you delete the other post that I quoted you on? I tried loading it and it just said "fetching page" forever.
None of my PM's are going through. Would you please message me so I can provide you with the name and number.
Disregard - a T-Mobile rep manually whitelisted my IMEI via Facebook chat, so I was able to SIM-unlock.
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Hey everyone!
So I did not realize how much attention this would get. SO, in an effort to help out everyone but keep this a little more low key PM me your phone number and last name! All of this info will be sent to the user for the unlock to go through.
This is both to benefit those with the Tmo variant of the device and keep the user responsible a little more safe and secure. If you have questions please feel free to PM me and ask away!
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My pms aren't going through
dre89 said:
Not that I wouldn't want to do this as I prefer root on any device I have, but as someone who used to work for tmo if she gets caught she could definitely lose her job. I agree with the others you should probably take down the post
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Dre is 100% right. My wife is a supervisor in a TMobile call center and the user doing this would 100% lose her job if caught. There is a big difference between getting an override from a supervisor and going into someone's account the way she is. Due to Port out fraud T-Mobile has placed many safeguards on accounts. One of those being pin number/password for the account. Going into someone's account without having it verified through T-Mobile's policy is 100% enough to get her fired no questions asked.
Don't get me wrong I think it's awesome that she's unlocking phones for people but the way she is doing it she would 100% lose her job if her name got out.
So for those who thought the Pm's did not go through... They did lol. I just woke up and updated the info for the person to unlock everyone's devices. Please note it may take some time, who knows how busy a work day could be for them. If it is any help, when I originally requested mine, I did so at 10pm (around then) and it was done the following day around 4pm. So thank you for all of your patience! I will be personally PMing all of you when each one is done.
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Thank you. Respect to you for respecting them.
Did you delete the other post that I quoted you on? I tried loading it and it just said "fetching page" forever.
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I made sure a mod was contacted so they could get rid of anything with the previous links, or mentions of said individual.
just did mine, literally look an hour.
Yeah let me tell you. She is fast! A few errors for only 2 people that I know of so far. So they are looking into those. A few others did not show up in the system yet. So they are going to check tomorrow and I will keep you guys posted via PM about that.