Android CyanogenMod

Research Links

When they use the term "mod" it leaves one with the impression that the resident ROM code is being mod'd and not completely replaced.  However further reading leaves me with the opposite impression.

I am hoping to use it to have root access on my old phone so I can get rid of all the junk applications ATT included on it.

History of CyanogenMod

Lintz’s Notes about Android Rooting and Unlocking

General point, all phones:  As I unlocked various phones over the years, i found xda-developers forums to be the best for knowledge and tools: 
I did not use them immediately time,which cost me some time. should have used the geeky way below
 
(samsung galaxy s vibrant (sgh-t959) xda-dev geeky way)

Quick Explanation:
xda page with unlock tools:
 
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant sgh-t959 no brain, tools way, which i used. I now remember what messed me up was getting the kies usb drivers to work (i am on win7). threw away notes but my memory is:
– Was amazed it actually worked!
 
Good luck, xda-dev is your friend …

List of Cell Phone Carriers Modulation Type CDMA or GSM

Here is an overview of all GSM and CDMA based cell phone networks and carriers including their signal frequency in the United States. Updated: October 30th, 2008.

USA GSM Networks & Carriers:

  1. Advantage Cellular Systems Inc (GSM 850)
  2. Airadigm Communications (GSM 1900)
  3. Alaska Wireless Communications, LLC (Dutch Harbor) (GSM 850)
  4. Alltel Communications Inc (GSM 850/1900)
  5. Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative (Artic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative) (GSM 850)
  6. AT&T Mobility (3G 850/1900)
  7. C T Cube, LP (GSM 850)
  8. Caprock Cellular Limited Partnership (GSM 850)
  9. Cellular Properties, Inc (Cellular One of East Central Illinois) (GSM 850)
  10. Centennial Communications (GSM 850)
  11. CGKC&H No. 2 Rural Cellular LP (West Central Wireless) (GSM 850)
  12. Chariton Valley Communications Corporation Inc (Chariton Valley Communication Corporation) GSM 1900
  13. Choice Wireless LC (AmeriLink PCS) (GSM 1900)
  14. Cincinnati Bell Wireless (Cincinnati Bell Wireless – Cincinnati, OH) (GSM 1900)
  15. Commnet Wireless, LLC (GSM 850/1900)
  16. Convey Communications Inc. (GSM 1900)
  17. Cordova Wireless Communications Inc (3G 850)

 

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