[4.2.2][MIUIv5 4.2.14] Droid 3

sd_shadow · Mar 17, 2014

jam0688 said:
is there something specific that needs to be done then for cdma? because when i flash them using the instructions in safestrap it boots up and everything but there is no service on cdma and i dont have a global sim so i have no idea if gsm works or not?

the jellyean roms require a sim card even for cdma, at least they did, don't think that has been fixed. I even had to unlock sim to get them to work.

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jam0688 · Mar 17, 2014

Hmm well thats weird. Wonder why the gingerbread and ics roms dont require one? Is it a source issue?

sd_shadow · Mar 17, 2014

jam0688 said:
Hmm well thats weird. Wonder why the gingerbread and ics roms dont require one? Is it a source issue?

yes, and/or proprietary hardware drivers

jam0688 · Mar 17, 2014

sd_shadow said:
yes, and/or proprietary hardware drivers

oh ok well thanks for all your help. its always appreciated.

sd_shadow · Mar 17, 2014

Doesn't seem to matter which carrier the sim card is for, you might be able to get a free one from a prepay carrier, i bought one on ebay for a $1 (free shipping).

jam0688 · Mar 17, 2014

oh ok. how do you unlock the sim to where itll work with other carrier sim cards? i tried a tmobile sim card and it asks for a sim card unlock code and if i got a verizon sim card it shouldnt ask for that right?

sd_shadow · Mar 17, 2014

see D3 JB Airplane Mode issue. ***SOLVED WITH SOLUTION***

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jam0688 said:
oh ok. how do you unlock the sim to where itll work with other carrier sim cards? i tried a tmobile sim card and it asks for a sim card unlock code and if i got a verizon sim card it shouldnt ask for that right?

Pick a Sim card slot unlocker from my list Sim Card Slot Unlocking

jam0688 · Mar 17, 2014

Ok sweet thanks ill give it a try.

hanlincn · Mar 18, 2014

sorry , how can i update to this ROM from 2.3.4 of rooted official Verizon 890 ROM?

sd_shadow · Mar 18, 2014

hanlincn said:
sorry , how can i update to this ROM from 2.3.4 of rooted official Verizon 890 ROM?

2.3.4 is the android version, 890 is short for the system version see menu>settings>about phone>system version
906 is the latest, you can not downgrade 906 to 890
see my system info screenshot

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ok misread

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you need to install safestrap

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see my safestrap links

Tquetski · Mar 23, 2014

Checking in to say hello and explain the lack of updating to this.

The initial build for this device was pushed to check codebase compatibility; as of right now I also want to fork Lewa OS5 around as well, then 4.4 V6 which isn't officially out but w/e **** it right

I've added this device to 'supported' and it's made it beyond the initial batch test I pushed out, you guys will def. get LewaOS and 4.4 MI in the forseeable

Durteedee · Apr 13, 2014

Well I can't seem to be able to gsm to work with this rom, it doesn't recognize my tmoblie sim and wont let me change the apns, anyone knows what is going on?

sd_shadow · Apr 13, 2014

Durteedee said:
Well I can't seem to be able to gsm to work with this rom, it doesn't recognize my tmoblie sim and wont let me change the apns, anyone knows what is going on?

Have you used that phone and sim card together before?
Sim card slot is unlocked with code, and using XT863 radio

Durteedee · Apr 13, 2014

sd_shadow said:
Have you used that phone and sim card together before?
Sim card slot is unlocked with code, and using XT863 radio

Yes I have quite often it's my backup once my tl dies, I remove the sim and use the DROID 3 get pretty good h+ speeds too

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sd_shadow · Apr 13, 2014

Durteedee said:
Yes I have quite often it's my backup once my tl dies, I remove the sim and use the DROID 3 get pretty good h+ speeds too

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Built prop may need to be edited.

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Durteedee · Apr 13, 2014

What lines do you think need to be changed?

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sd_shadow · Apr 13, 2014

Durteedee said:
What lines do you think need to be changed?

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Not sure could also be an APN issue.

could try the cm 10.2 gsm build prop here
Kexec GSM information and files

Durteedee · Apr 13, 2014

Thank you but I couldn't even access and setting they were grayed out

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sd_shadow · Apr 15, 2014

Durteedee said:
Thank you but I couldn't even access and setting they were grayed out

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could try [PATCH][GUIDE] Patch to fully enable GSM on Verizon CDMA Android phones

Silkmeister1 · Apr 20, 2014

Hey guys I have had multiple issues with the Verizon 3 CDMA (using it on GSM and vice versa) here are some tips to make it work:

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW! YOU CAN FLASH BACK TO 890 IF YOU ARE ON 906. PETER SOUZA WROTE A SCRIPT FOR THIS. JUST RUN THESE COMMANDS AS ADINISTRATOR
I HAVE ATTACHED THIS. file->download and just extract all to a folder https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwaOq-qBGur0bzlySWpycF9rTmc/edit?usp=sharing

here is what i learned

use the following link for some of the more complicated things to edit (such as build.prop etc)
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1845243
1) if you are using a droid 3 on Verizon, call Verizon and ask to speak with the manager. Tell them you have a "global droid 3" that is not working globally -the sim card you put in asked for a code that you don't know... then threaten to hold them accountable for selling a phone that doesn't live up to its name!
After that, they should offer you a free unlock code.if not DEMAND IT FROM THEM. That's how i got mine.
don't pay 19.95 or 29.95 to these sites that provide unlock codes when you can force Verizon to give it to you.
2) if you are rooted, safe-strapped, and use a custom Rom you have to tweak the build prop.
3)the one thing that helped me most was to open the dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#* Click Phone Information -> scroll down to the drop down box and select CDMA ONLY for CDMA (or CDMA/something)and for GSM use either WCDMA ONLY or GSM AUTO (pril)

regards Silkmeister1

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