I am trying to enable dual sim operation on my z3 play. I bought it unlocked at best buy. I did some research and found this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-play/help/moto-z3-play-dual-sim-t3842136
Tried it and it did not work. It was making my IMEI 0, and both sims refused to work.
I have since upgraded to Pie PPWS29.131-27-1-5. I really need to get both of my sim cards working on my phone, and would like to know how can I get this working.
I've seen other guides that require you to edit some files in the root directory, but is it still possible to enable it while on Android pie?
If not, is it possible to downgrade by flashing an older stock rom through flashboot commands?
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I know it's a scary title. I am not completly new to Windows Phone.
So far I have Deveolper Unlocked and Interlop-Unlocked. I then installed Root Tools.
First Question am I SIM Unlocked? (Lost my TMO card so I can't check the easy way
Second Question I installed Root Tools and I have the most current update 8107 or something. When I go to Root Tools I get an error about not having a Samsung phone.
Last Could be connected to number two I tried to Debrand thinking that I thought might Sim unlock but it didn't even seem to debrand still have all ATT programs and start screen.
Sorry if I missed the answers I have been searching around but these are the last things I have not found info on.
Hey There
So I have a ATT version of the HTC One in black. I have rooted it and installed the factory fresh GOOGLE EDITION restore so I can get the OTA updates. It works flawlessy.
I want to SIM unlock my phone so I can bring it over to TMOBILE. I actually successfully got ATT to give me the code, but it doesn't work. Then I read somewhere that it won't work on rooted devices.
Is there by chance a workaround to get the SIM unlocked? I am very afraid I am coming close to Hard Locking the device with too many entries.
Thank you!
James
I was reading this thread about how to install Stock ROMs in the Lumia phones.
The process seems pretty easy. But since I'm a lurker the system did not allow me to make my question there. So here it goes.
If the phone was from a carrier, say AT&T, and it was unlocked by them to be used in any network, will the installation of a stock ROM:
1) Keep the phone unlocked because, DUH! is stock firmware
2) Keep the phone unlocked because it was unlocked before
3) Lock the phone again because some setting is lost
So, any idea about this? The installation of a stock ROM would be a solution to unlock a Lumia phone?
No. To SIM unlock one the only way is to enter the code given from the MO that branded the device. Now... if the device has been previously been unlocked, it will persist flashing because the cellular settings are untouched when flashing. (Unless its stuff relating to the MMS and internet APNs, that will be overwritten when it is reflashed.)
So i've had my moto x since october, and just recently got to use a rooted phone and i really want to root my moto x, im on AT&T and i know i cant unlock the bootloader, if i unlock it so i can use any sim card on it, could i root it then? Thank you to anyone that helps
Nope. Not full, real root. Doesn't matter what you do to the phone, if you're on the 4.4.2 or higher bootloader, you can not get write protection disabled. Root yes, with towel root and/or PIE (see dev sections for those)...but wrote protection will be enabled. So changes won't survive a power reset. And you can't write to the system.
And you can't safely downgrade from 4.4.2 or higher either.
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So i've had my moto x since october, and just recently got to use a rooted phone and i really want to root my moto x, im on AT&T and i know i cant unlock the bootloader, if i unlock it so i can use any sim card on it, could i root it then? Thank you to anyone that helps
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SIM unlocking allows you to use the SIM from another carrier in your phone.. i.e. use a T-Mobile sim in an ATT branded X. That process does require you to have a different carrier's sim so the phone will prompt you to enter the unlock code. SIM unlock codes are available from many places around the web. It has no impact on rooting.
Bootloader unlocking allows you to flash a custom recovery, 3rd party roms, etc. By virtue of being able to flash a custom recovery you can easily root your phone. There are only two places you can get a bootloader unlock code for the X... Either Motorola's web site (for many, but not ALL carriers) or the Chinese Website or Middleman (only way if Moto doesn't supply)
As @KJ has said, with a locked bootloader and 4.4.2 on your phone, you are limited. PIE to root, but can't disable write protection.
and dispite any thread you might see about downgrading to gain root and disable write protection.. DO NOT!!! you will risk bricking your phone if you have 4.4.3 or 4.4.2 on your phone and attempt to downgrade.
Hi guys, I have been reading for days but can't seem to find a concise guide. I am trying to use a Metro PCS SIM card in a locked TMobile S6.
I have installed twrp and root through Odin, but I can't manage to download the G920T1 firmware anywhere without it failing and forcing me to pay. I have tried sammobile and others.
After I flash the G920t1 firmware will his metro SIM card just work or do I then have to do a SIM unlock as well? Do I use a TMobile or MetroPCS unlock code if I need to SIM unlock?
Also does anyone know of a ROM that will allow me to use his Metro SIM without any of the above nonsense? I downloaded a ROM but I only have my Verizon SIM to test and it asked for an unlock code.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: After checking Android file host I found a link to the latest G920t1 firmware. Downloading now in hopes this gets me one step closer. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424951428
Well I got the Metro PCS software running fine and when following this guide on unlockbase it says I just need this TMobile/MetroPCS unlock code and to put in the new SIM card and it should work.
https://blog.unlockbase.com/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s6-tmobile-usa/
https://www.unlockbase.com/service.php?id=775
Will report back later this week after purchasing the unlock code and attempting to input it.
One other note is when booting to stock recovery it warms me of multi csc. Its my understanding that this interferes with OTA updates. Is there anyway to fix the multi csc so my friend can take the metro pcs OTA updates or will I have to manually update them for him each time a new one comes out?
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One other note is when booting to stock recovery it warms me of multi csc. Its my understanding that this interferes with OTA updates. Is there anyway to fix the multi csc so my friend can take the metro pcs OTA updates or will I have to manually update them for him each time a new one comes out?
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Your best bet is leaving it on tmobile rom.. if it's unlocked it's unlocked the sim will work just fine... just because you're using a different sim doesn't mean you gotta change roms
Leave it on what the device actually is, and let the unlock code make anything work for you
The S6 development is pretty dead and you will only really find updates for ours first, and if it's an original Tmobile device.. keep it on that, it's unlocked to work with anything but you don't have to flash anything specific to it G920T Use tmobile stock rom, unlock it and move on and do your business.. install twrp, get root , maybe a custom kernel and or rom?
If you root and leave stock recovery you're gonna have deep sleep issues, there hasn't been any MAJOR updates in awhile and it's only gonna go slower and slower with our device getting replaced by S7's and Note 7's
Roms will be updated to newer firmware bases, and JUST the bootloader and modem files will be online to quick flash within 2 minutes in odin to be updated then flash a updated rom base to the newer firmware if any future releases come.
Don't know too much about CSC sorry about that, but hopefully I at least get you on the right track?
The phone is locked. TMobile has the SIM unlock from the dialer disabled on the s6 firmware. You have to go through them to get it unlocked which my friend is currently unable to do, due to issues with payment on his account. I checked his imei and it says it's all good so I assume a traditional SIM unlock using the Metro pcs software should work.
I wasn't going to root or install twrp as this friend has no need for either and is fine staying on the stock software.