So I just downloaded Tmobile firmware and Odin but when I install it when the phone boots up it still shows Verizon, what do I need to do to be able to have it with T-mobile software? Thank you!
If you have a Verizon SIM in the phone then it will show Verizon...
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Hi there,
I bought a Verizon Note 9 and switched the firmware to T-Mobile, by first flashing the unlocked firmware, and then flashing the Tmobile fimware. I ended up with a complete "TMobile-ized" Note 9 with the splash screen and all that. During this process I had the TMobile SIM inserted
Now I am looking to switch back to Verizon firmware (long story!). So, I flashed the unlocked firmware, and then flashed the Verizon firmware. However, this time, I am still getting the TMobile flash screen... yet, still see some verizon apps on the home screen. I am also getting TMobile specific prompts. During this process I DID NOT have the Verizon SIM inserted.
Why is that? Why am I not getting the Verizon splash screen?
Do I need to insert the Verizon SIM to get the Verizon splash screen?
tm2016 said:
Hi there,
I bought a Verizon Note 9 and switched the firmware to T-Mobile, by first flashing the unlocked firmware, and then flashing the Tmobile fimware. I ended up with a complete "TMobile-ized" Note 9 with the splash screen and all that. During this process I had the TMobile SIM inserted
Now I am looking to switch back to Verizon firmware (long story!). So, I flashed the unlocked firmware, and then flashed the Verizon firmware. However, this time, I am still getting the TMobile flash screen... yet, still see some verizon apps on the home screen. I am also getting TMobile specific prompts. During this process I DID NOT have the Verizon SIM inserted.
Why is that? Why am I not getting the Verizon splash screen?
Do I need to insert the Verizon SIM to get the Verizon splash screen?
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Your best bet would be to insert a Verizon SIM while on your current T-Mobile firmware, then flash back to unlocked (with the Verizon SIM still inserted), and then flash back to the VZW firmware.
Do I need to flash back to U1 unlocked firmware? When the buyer puts their Sim card in, will my current carrier (Cricket) splash screen remain or will it recognize their carrier and change?
If it is unlocked, the buyer can use with any carrier except cdma like verizon or sprint
ryan770 said:
Do I need to flash back to U1 unlocked firmware? When the buyer puts their Sim card in, will my current carrier (Cricket) splash screen remain or will it recognize their carrier and change?
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Change back or don't advertise as unlocked firmware
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Is changing back that hard?
ryan770 said:
Do I need to flash back to U1 unlocked firmware? When the buyer puts their Sim card in, will my current carrier (Cricket) splash screen remain or will it recognize their carrier and change?
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Just flash back to U1, it is more desirable.
Actually I didn't even know why did you flash it for Cricket... An unlocked firmware works the same with them.
SoNic67 said:
Just flash back to U1, it is more desirable.
Actually I didn't even know why did you flash it for Cricket... An unlocked firmware works the same with them.
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Because it allowed me to have wifi calling with some trickery. I have basically no service in my house.
WiFi calling is not supported by Cricket... officially.
If you didn't have signal, why kept the service? Total Wireless for example uses Verizon, their reach usually is greater.
Anyway, resale value is greater with original U1 firmware.
To do what you are hoping for.... Download The newest G973U USC firmware and flash that if you're selling it in the USA.... That way it switches apps and carrier bloat when a sim is changed... Otherwise flash G973U1
XAA firmware if your selling anywhere else.
If it was a g973u1, it might not work on verizon/sprint.... If it was a g973u, it should work on both no problem. Even an AT&T S10 can be activated on Sprint or Verizon as long as the IMEI is clean and clear.
I have a fully unlocked Samsung Note 9 (N960U model) that I was using with Ultramobile which uses T-Mobile. I popped in my Simcard and phone rebranded it's self as a T-Mobile phone which is typical. I switched carriers and now with Straight Talk and using a Verizon simcard. Phone is still showing up as T-Mobile when it reboots and even has the T-Mobile bloatware.
I went on Sammobile and flashed the Verizon firmware using Odin and that did nothing as the phone still is showing as T-Mobile. I tried flashing the Unlocked firmware (XAA) and same story, once phone reboots, still shows as being T-Mobile. I even brought it to BestBuy and had them flash the Verizon firmware to no avail....
Is it permanently locked to T-Mobile even though the phone it's self is unlocked? HELP!
When you had the T-Mobile SIM installed, did you check to see if the T-Mobile Device Unlock app was installed & if so, did you run it to check the unlock status?
I know phones don't re-lock themselves, just considering the possibilities.....
One other thing:
When using ODIN to change firmware/etc..... if you didn't before, try changing the firmware w/o the SIM Card installed.
Outside of the above, I'm out of suggestions.
I have a T-Mobile Note 9 & used to test unlocked betas of Android 9 w/o any issues.
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When you had the T-Mobile SIM installed, did you check to see if the T-Mobile Device Unlock app was installed & if so, did you run it to check the unlock status?
I know phones don't re-lock themselves, just considering the possibilities.....
One other thing:
When using ODIN to change firmware/etc..... if you didn't before, try changing the firmware w/o the SIM Card installed.
Outside of the above, I'm out of suggestion.
I have a T-Mobile Note 9 & used to test unlocked betas of Android 9 w/o any issues.
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Funny you say that, the T mobile Device unlock app did install it's self. It tells me the device is network locked (Obviously isn't since it was originally an AT&T phone) and when I click continue, the server is not responding and that would be expected since this isn't even a Tmobile branded phone! My issue is Some of the APN settings on Verizon are different than TMobile and I can't get VolLTE. Any ideas...?
Interesting, never tried Odin without Sim card...When I did flash the unlocked and Verizon firmware and phone rebooted, the phone recognized there was a different carrier sim and rebooted (It did this when I first unlocked it from AT&T and went to Tmobile) but instead of re-branding or switching to a Verizon phone, it just reboots and still stuck with T-Mobile firmware. I want to be clear also, phone works fine with the exception of MMS and VolLTE which I believe I would get back once I switch to a Verizon firmware
I know this doesn't solve the SIM Unlock issue, but, have you manually changed the APN for the SIM Card you're using?
https://dsweb.straighttalk.com/611611/help/
https://bestmvno.com/apn-settings/straight-talk-wireless-apn-settings/
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I know this doesn't solve the SIM Unlock issue, but, have you manually changed the APN for the SIM Card you're using?
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I did, I changed it to Straight Talk Verizon APNs settings. I just don't know how T-Mobile can lock my phone....
Some of the MNVO's Sim cards don't have all the data as the man brand in my experience I would get a Verizon Sim I've had the same problem use it to do the carrier change then install your regular Sim
[/COLOR]I have a T-mobile sim card in my Unlocked Verizon note 9 and it says its locked as well but it isn't. Just change the sim card and it will work just fine. If there is tmobile software left on it you will may have to flash your firmware to get rid of it. If there is T mobile software left you will have to flash your firmware to get rid of it.
My Verizon branded Note 9 is SM N960U. How is yours unlocked?
I have an AT&T locked Note 9, i paid to have it unlocked and just to test it and make sure it did in fact unlock, i inserted a Sprint sim card into it and it changed the firmware to sprint. now i cant figure out how to get it back to AT&T since now it keep trying to register my phone with the sprint network and i have to disable the system apps to stop trying. Help??
Flash AT&T firmware via ODIN?
i just installed TMO firmware in my At&t phone since i was not able to use wifi calling, but now it works after firmware conversion, my question is how do i get rid of the At&t logo and sound when i start the phone? is there i can put T-mobile logo in its place or something else. thanks