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I am switching from AT&T to Sprint and I just purchased the Unlocked Nexus 5 on Google Play. What exactly do I have to do in order to activate my phone on the Sprint Network? I am used to just popping my SIM card into the new phone and it works but I know Sprint is a CDMA network and does not use SIM cards.
1. How do I get the phone activated on Sprint
2. Will it run just as good on Sprint as it would on AT&T? It will still work with LTE right?
jedinegotiator said:
I am switching from AT&T to Sprint and I just purchased the Unlocked Nexus 5 on Google Play. What exactly do I have to do in order to activate my phone on the Sprint Network? I am used to just popping my SIM card into the new phone and it works but I know Sprint is a CDMA network and does not use SIM cards.
1. How do I get the phone activated on Sprint
2. Will it run just as good on Sprint as it would on AT&T? It will still work with LTE right?
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Sprint does not have a byod line as far as I know unless you are going prepaid. Nobody knows yet if any of the mvnos will activate the nexus 5. You could always get an Iphone or something on your new line and sell it to cover your nexus cost and then some.
For a new line it would be much easier just to buy from sprint for $49.
Coverage/LTE will depend on your area but yes it will work.
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Sprint does not have a byod line as far as I know unless you are going prepaid. Nobody knows yet if any of the mvnos will activate the nexus 5. You could always get an Iphone or something on your new line and sell it to cover your nexus cost and then some.
For a new line it would be much easier just to buy from sprint for $49.
Coverage/LTE will depend on your area but yes it will work.
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According to this page the Unlocked version will work on Sprint:
http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-release-date-unlocked-model-will-run-sprint-network-1452872
I probably will get an iPhone or something just to sell it since I will be able to get a new phone on contract pricing but I still need to know how to actually activate my Nexus when I get it. I was thinking about getting the $50 Nexus through Sprint but I am afraid if I do that I it will not be the exact same model. I don't want any Sprint bloatware on my phone and I don't want to get updates later than the rest. I also want to make sure the phone I get is heavily supported by developers. There is just too many unknowns on the Sprint model that I am scared to get it.
So anyway, do I just call Sprint to activate my device?
jedinegotiator said:
According to this page the Unlocked version will work on Sprint:
http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-release-date-unlocked-model-will-run-sprint-network-1452872
I probably will get an iPhone or something just to sell it since I will be able to get a new phone on contract pricing but I still need to know how to actually activate my Nexus when I get it. I was thinking about getting the $50 Nexus through Sprint but I am afraid if I do that I it will not be the exact same model. I don't want any Sprint bloatware on my phone and I don't want to get updates later than the rest. I also want to make sure the phone I get is heavily supported by developers. There is just too many unknowns on the Sprint model that I am scared to get it.
So anyway, do I just call Sprint to activate my device?
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There is no 'sprint' model they are the same device. So to activate you will need to get a sim card from sprint and then you can either chat, call, use the online activation or go to the store to get set up.
lafester said:
There is no 'sprint' model they are the same device. So to activate you will need to get a sim card from sprint and then you can either chat, call, use the online activation or go to the store to get set up.
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How do you get a sim without going to a store? I see no where online to order one.
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According to this page the Unlocked version will work on Sprint:
http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-release-date-unlocked-model-will-run-sprint-network-1452872
I probably will get an iPhone or something just to sell it since I will be able to get a new phone on contract pricing but I still need to know how to actually activate my Nexus when I get it. I was thinking about getting the $50 Nexus through Sprint but I am afraid if I do that I it will not be the exact same model. I don't want any Sprint bloatware on my phone and I don't want to get updates later than the rest. I also want to make sure the phone I get is heavily supported by developers. There is just too many unknowns on the Sprint model that I am scared to get it.
So anyway, do I just call Sprint to activate my device?
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Solutions Etcetera said:
How do you get a sim without going to a store? I see no where online to order one.
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To get a SIM, either go into the Sprint store. Or go online to the chat (you'll need an existing Sprint acct for this).
To activate, just call the big S and give them the info that they ask for
There's a thread going about this already that has some good info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507893
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There is no 'sprint' model they are the same device. So to activate you will need to get a sim card from sprint and then you can either chat, call, use the online activation or go to the store to get set up.
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So there is nothing different? No sprint bloatware? And is it unlocked?
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So there is nothing different? No sprint bloatware? And is it unlocked?
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Correct. There's one APK that all of the phones have though. Sprint Hidden Menu. I wouldn't consider it bloatware though.
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Cheater912 said:
Correct. There's one APK that all of the phones have though. Sprint Hidden Menu. I wouldn't consider it bloatware though.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Sorry but just to be clear, Sprint will sell an unlocked phone? Has that ever been done before? Do you have a source? Not to discredit you but it seems that I should just buy it from Sprint instead of Google Play if there is no real differences. I just want to be sure.
jedinegotiator said:
Sorry but just to be clear, Sprint will sell an unlocked phone? Has that ever been done before? Do you have a source? Not to discredit you but it seems that I should just buy it from Sprint instead of Google Play if there is no real differences. I just want to be sure.
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I don't have a source atm, but that's all I've heard around the forums. You need to start a 2 year contract to get the phone at their low price though ($50 I think?). They're selling an off-contract one for $400 too. Same device all around.
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Correct. There's one APK that all of the phones have though. Sprint Hidden Menu. I wouldn't consider it bloatware though.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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So is it the sim card that creatures this apk? Because if you order it from the play store it obviously will not come with that apk.
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mjs2011 said:
So is it the sim card that creatures this apk? Because if you order it from the play store it obviously will not come with that apk.
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I'm pretty certain it does come with it.
Sent from my Nexus 7
jedinegotiator said:
Sorry but just to be clear, Sprint will sell an unlocked phone? Has that ever been done before? Do you have a source? Not to discredit you but it seems that I should just buy it from Sprint instead of Google Play if there is no real differences. I just want to be sure.
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This is the first time they have ever done it. This also means that the phone will be updated directly by google, with no carrier approvals/delays- which is also unprecedented for CDMA.
I myself am very surprised more people are not talking about this.
I stopped at a Sprint store today and asked about activating a phone bought from Google directly and they said it couldn't be done? Is that the case? I have about 5 months remaining on my contract with Sprint before I go on to another carrier.
mumbles202 said:
I stopped at a Sprint store today and asked about activating a phone bought from Google directly and they said it couldn't be done? Is that the case? I have about 5 months remaining on my contract with Sprint before I go on to another carrier.
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It's been confirmed that you can activate this phone on Sprint. The guys at the store didn't know what they were talking about.
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robber said:
This is the first time they have ever done it. This also means that the phone will be updated directly by google, with no carrier approvals/delays- which is also unprecedented for CDMA.
I myself am very surprised more people are not talking about this.
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Yeah it seems like this would be big news. Its also the first sprint tri band phone to be released unless you count the few sprint g2s out in the wild.
mumbles202 said:
I stopped at a Sprint store today and asked about activating a phone bought from Google directly and they said it couldn't be done? Is that the case? I have about 5 months remaining on my contract with Sprint before I go on to another carrier.
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Good deal. Will order a SIM tomorrow. So 1 device, all 3 carriers? Perfect.
Tried chat last night, and then calling in today but getting the run around. Was told I had to go corporate repair store; called store and was told that they don't normally stock SIM cards and that they won't have a N5 compatible one for a while until there shipment of phones comes in. I have sero account but this is the first time it has been an issue getting service.
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Can anybody who has purchased a device in the U.S. (either the U.S. or international version, but purchased from Motorola U.S. or a U.S. distributor) either confirm or deny this? www.fonearena.com/blog/88246/does-the-moto-g-lack-the-wifi-hotspot-feature.html
If you have a device purchased from the U.S. and *can* tether/enable and use the hotspot without difficulty, what carrier(s) have you tried it with?
Thanks!
-- Nathan
...nobody in the U.S. has so much as tried to turn on Mobile Tethering on their Moto G? :/
-- Nathan
Mine works
nlra said:
...nobody in the U.S. has so much as tried to turn on Mobile Tethering on their Moto G? :/
-- Nathan
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Works perfectly with Simple Mobile in NYC Which runs on T Mobile.
I live in the US and bought a Global 16gb Moto G. Hotspot tethering works fine.
Works fine for me 8gb us model on AIO wireless (AT&T)
kaw202 said:
Works fine for me 8gb us model on AIO wireless (AT&T)
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Why didn't you get the 16GB for only $20 more??? Seems like a no brainer really.
LordLugard said:
Why didn't you get the 16GB for only $20 more??? Seems like a no brainer really.
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Mostly because I am cheap. Also, I don't take pictures, and all of my music comes from Pandora. So I usually only end up using 2Gb for a couple of ROM backups and a few apps. :good:
kaw202 said:
Mostly because I am cheap. Also, I don't take pictures, and all of my music comes from Pandora. So I usually only end up using 2Gb for a couple of ROM backups and a few apps. :good:
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Hmmm, well if i know you in person i would just spot you the extra $20. My sis wants one and just like you was going for the 8GB model. Over my dead body i persisted, when it's only 20 for double storage.
Anyway, enjoy.
Brilliant; thanks everyone. Parents are looking to buy first smartphone, and were wondering about this feature in particular. If it works in the U.S., then I have to wonder what @motorola was smoking when they tweeted that it was disabled.
-- Nathan
nlra said:
Brilliant; thanks everyone. Parents are looking to buy first smartphone, and were wondering about this feature in particular. If it works in the U.S., then I have to wonder what @motorola was smoking when they tweeted that it was disabled.
-- Nathan
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For all I know the kitkat update might disable it in the us.
Then again. These are unlocked devices and usually the carriers disable it.
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dannyfritz said:
For all I know the kitkat update might disable it in the us.
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Good point. Any reason you (or anyone else) can think of why I couldn't load the Retail GB XT1032 firmware on a Retail US XT1032 (Global) phone?
dannyfritz said:
Then again. These are unlocked devices and usually the carriers disable it.
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That's kind of what I was hoping/expecting. The tweet threw me off. I wondered if Motorola caved to carrier demands that any phones they sell in the U.S. should just have tethering disabled, period, if they aren't going to sell them through the carriers and give them hooks to enabling or disabling it depending on how the account is built on the carrier's side.
-- Nathan
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dannyfritz said:
For all I know the kitkat update might disable it in the us.
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Good point.
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Well, we're lucky: I just finished applying the 4.4.2 OTA to a "Global" edition U.S. Retail phone (XT1032), and can confirm that Portable Hotspot still works.
So Motorola tweeter did not know what he/she was talking about.
-- Nathan
nlra said:
Well, we're lucky: I just finished applying the 4.4.2 OTA to a "Global" edition U.S. Retail phone (XT1032), and can confirm that Portable Hotspot still works.
So Motorola tweeter did not know what he/she was talking about.
-- Nathan
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Ok, what's this crap about US carriers disabling tethering? Some of my mates complained about it a while back but i never got a straight ansver. All you need to do is root and install an app. No brainier really.
ares93 said:
Ok, what's this crap about US carriers disabling tethering? Some of my mates complained about it a while back but i never got a straight answer.
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It is, as you say, crap. I don't know how things are in the rest of the world, but the mobile industry in the U.S. is a total disaster. Subsidized phones, SIM locks, and crappy preloaded software rule the day because the carriers are mortally afraid of losing control and becoming "dumb pipes", so they manufacture all this fake "value-add" out of thin air that is really nothing more than an illusion made from artificial restrictions.
Tethering is just another example of this. They want to control whether you can or cannot tether other devices to your phone and use its data connection, and since the carriers -- not the end-users! -- are by-and-large the phone manufacturers' direct customer, the carriers get their way and the handset manufacturers cater to their whims. So in the U.S., the "privilege" of being able to tether other devices to your phone is typically an additional service that the carriers usually charge extra for, or that is only included in some plans but not others.
I would argue that if you buy an unlocked phone, then none of the carriers that the phone can technically work on should have any say about how it functions. Thankfully, with the Moto G in the U.S. (at least the direct-to-customer GSM models), it does appear that this is the case. This is definitely *not* the case with all phones; if you are at all interested in reading about my experience with my unlocked iPhone, you can go here: http://www.anderson-net.com/~nathan/apple-broke-my-phone
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All you need to do is root and install an app. No brainier really.
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Well, sure, if you don't care about 1) having a stock software experience, or 2) warranty coverage. The stock tethering built into the OS is nearly always better than third-party solutions. And in the U.S., the handset manufacturers (Motorola included) can get away with legally voiding your hardware warranty if you tamper with the software (and with the way Motorola does boot loader unlocks through their website, they have records of each and every phone that has been unlocked). Which is, of course, absurd. But there you go.
-- Nathan
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It is, as you say, crap. I don't know how things are in the rest of the world, but the mobile industry in the U.S. is a total disaster. Subsidized phones, SIM locks, and crappy preloaded software rule the day because the carriers are mortally afraid of losing control and becoming "dumb pipes", so they manufacture all this fake "value-add" out of thin air that is really nothing more than an illusion made from artificial restrictions.
Tethering is just another example of this. They want to control whether you can or cannot tether other devices to your phone and use its data connection, and since the carriers -- not the end-users! -- are by-and-large the phone manufacturers' direct customer, the carriers get their way and the handset manufacturers cater to their whims. So in the U.S., the "privilege" of being able to tether other devices to your phone is typically an additional service that the carriers usually charge extra for, or that is only included in some plans but not others.
I would argue that if you buy an unlocked phone, then none of the carriers that the phone can technically work on should have any say about how it functions. Thankfully, with the Moto G in the U.S. (at least the direct-to-customer GSM models), it does appear that this is the case. This is definitely *not* the case with all phones; if you are at all interested in reading about my experience with my unlocked iPhone, you can go here: http://www.anderson-net.com/~nathan/apple-broke-my-phone
Well, sure, if you don't care about 1) having a stock software experience, or 2) warranty coverage. The stock tethering built into the OS is nearly always better than third-party solutions. And in the U.S., the handset manufacturers (Motorola included) can get away with legally voiding your hardware warranty if you tamper with the software (and with the way Motorola does boot loader unlocks through their website, they have records of each and every phone that has been unlocked). Which is, of course, absurd. But there you go.
-- Nathan
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How the hell is this legal? So admittedly, I've spent exactly 12 hours in the US, so I'm far from used to how stuff works over there. But what you just described is illegal in any other country I know of. Hell, you'd try to pull this crap in the EU and they'd kick you off the market faster than you can say "huh?".
Jesus, we can even unlock bootloaders, root and do practically whatever we want with the software and they cant void anything.
Tethering not working for mw
I came here thinking people were gonna have the same problem as me, my little brother has a moto g and my girlfriend has a nexus 5, they both use the 30 monthly t mobile plan and tethering does not work at all, it takes them straight the the t mobile log in page, We all live in the US and in the 30 dollar plan, tethering is included for free, my little brothers old phone allowed tethering , and that phone was a t mobile phone, not unlocked, so any ideas on the issue.
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kaw202 said:
Works fine for me 8gb us model on AIO wireless (AT&T)
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I have mine from Aio and there is no hotspot option even showing in the settings menu where it supposed to be.. Did you bring you own unlocked one to Aio or purchase it directly from Aio??
I need to know if one version of the phone has the hotspot disabled (Motorola vs Google Play version) since I'm thinking about getting the phone and using it on AT&T.
The phone seems great for the price, but I need the hotspot for my Chrome book.
Yes..I'm wanting a GSM model, and plan to use it on my Verizon prepay..and would like to enquire is Hotspot possible..my XT1028 does NOT have the option in settings..Does the US GSM have the option in settings, and is there a mod that can be done with SQlite Editor, like with many other Motorola models.?
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XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
The LAST American Cell Phone.!
NWKENT said:
Yes..I'm wanting a GSM model, and plan to use it on my Verizon prepay..and would like to enquire is Hotspot possible..my XT1028 does NOT have the option in settings..Does the US GSM have the option in settings, and is there a mod that can be done with SQlite Editor, like with many other Motorola models.?
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XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
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If your getting it for Verizon then the CDMA version from the motorola website would be the best option for you. I don't know if that version has mobile hotspot or not but the US GSM does but it does not work for Verizon which is a CDMA company.
Just a quick question I hope I can get a quick reply on.to help a friend. From what I can tell this phone should work on ATT with a carrier unlock. Just want to be 100% sure before I tell him to go ahead and buy one. But from what I can tell it should be fine (Although may or may not have 4G on ATT, but thats not hugely important).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Dr...ultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43d8985c0b#rpdCntId
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Just a quick question I hope I can get a quick reply on.to help a friend. From what I can tell this phone should work on ATT with a carrier unlock. Just want to be 100% sure before I tell him to go ahead and buy one. But from what I can tell it should be fine (Although may or may not have 4G on ATT, but thats not hugely important).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Dr...ultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43d8985c0b#rpdCntId
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It says it's unlocked for GSM carriers so you should be able to use your AT&T SIM without hassle, if not use ebay protect to get a refund
TechMinerUK said:
It says it's unlocked for GSM carriers so you should be able to use your AT&T SIM without hassle, if not use ebay protect to get a refund
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Thats what I thought. Just wanted to be sure. Ive never had to deal with bringing a phone from one carrier to another before. I know it needs to be carrier unlocked. Just wasn't 100% sure if GSM was ATT compatible. Also thanks for the advice on the ebay protect. Will let my friend know about that.
Ultratails42 said:
Thats what I thought. Just wanted to be sure. Ive never had to deal with bringing a phone from one carrier to another before. I know it needs to be carrier unlocked. Just wasn't 100% sure if GSM was ATT compatible. Also thanks for the advice on the ebay protect. Will let my friend know about that.
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No problem, good luck with the phone
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It says it's unlocked for GSM carriers so you should be able to use your AT&T SIM without hassle, if not use ebay protect to get a refund
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No problem, good luck with the phone
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Thanks. Will post how it worked once friend gets it since I will be helping him do the transfer of stuff from his old phone to his new one.
I pre-ordered the S8+ from walmart Straight talk version. It was $100 less compared to all other places. I am wondering if I made a bad choice. is straight talk GSM?
the phone probably locked to straight talk. what calling plan are you going to get?
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the phone probably locked to straight talk. what calling plan are you going to get?
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I paid full price, I planning to unlock it somehow, but I am not sure if I will get proper updates for the phone.
raaghul said:
I paid full price, I planning to unlock it somehow, but I am not sure if I will get proper updates for the phone.
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Worried the updates will be like the S7 U version?
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Worried the updates will be like the S7 U version?
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I dont know anything about s7 u version. I just thought about update and relaized that it depends on carrier. I contacted the Straight Talk through live chat. He said they dont update android os but after unlocking I can get updates. They didn't make much sense, so is it true after unlocking I will be able to do all updates?
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I dont know anything about s7 u version. I just thought about update and relaized that it depends on carrier. I contacted the Straight Talk through live chat. He said they dont update android os but after unlocking I can get updates. They didn't make much sense, so is it true after unlocking I will be able to do all updates?
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If the hardware is the same as the rest of the major carriers, like the S7 versions are, then flashing the firmware of other carriers will work if that's what you're going for. No idea if this will work as of yet but by the end of the week I'm sure we'll all know the answer to that. But by the sounds of it, you will need to get your phone carrier unlocked before doing that.
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If the hardware is the same as the rest of the major carriers, like the S7 versions are, then flashing the firmware of other carriers will work if that's what you're going for. No idea if this will work as of yet but by the end of the week I'm sure we'll all know the answer to that. But by the sounds of it, you will need to get your phone carrier unlocked before doing that.
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This is the first time i am coming to galaxy series, I saw the Samsung kies used for updating, so that software updates phone depending on carrier or common for all devices?
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This is the first time i am coming to galaxy series, I saw the Samsung kies used for updating, so that software updates phone depending on carrier or common for all devices?
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Dependent on carrier unless you are able to flash the US unlocked version, then it comes directly from Samsung. But like stated above, we're not exactly sure if that's an option as of yet.
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Dependent on carrier unless you are able to flash the US unlocked version, then it comes directly from Samsung. But like stated above, we're not exactly sure if that's an option as of yet.
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I cancelled my order. Gotta wait for the refund and pre-order again for AT&T model. hope I get the refund before the pre-order ends. Thanks for your help.
raaghul said:
I cancelled my order. Gotta wait for the refund and pre-order again for AT&T model. hope I get the refund before the pre-order ends. Thanks for your help.
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Smart move on your part, I'm seeing a lot of red tape in your future if you didn't
I have the s8+ and can confirm I can take my straight talk sim out and change it with a friends att sim card. Using it now to reply to this message.
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I have the s8+ and can confirm I can take my straight talk sim out and change it with a friends att sim card. Using it now to reply to this message.
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are you sure it works for phone calls as well?
If you get the unlocked version from HTC's website, does it support Sprint, or will they have different radios? I tweeted HTC and they said that the unlocked version will NOT support Sprint.... But if you look on there website at the radios then I don't see an issue, they are the same as the unlocked version.
Here is a link to the website for the radios.
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/buy/#!color=black
And the unlocked radios:
http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-u11-unlocked/
I also asked if I were to get the Sprint version would that support all other carriers (ie. AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), I did not get a response from HTC.
I will say this would be absolutely ridiculous if the Sprint version is dumb down and doesn't support the rest of the world. I honestly would think about switching if this were the case. I just want to be on a GSM carrier that I don't have to worry about "if my phone will work" on this network. Annoying.
BTW I say this because I travel a lot, so having 1 phone that works everywhere would be the best thing in the world.
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If you get the unlocked version from HTC's website, does it support Sprint, or will they have different radios? I tweeted HTC and they said that the unlocked version will NOT support Sprint.... But if you look on there website at the radios then I don't see an issue, they are the same as the unlocked version.
Here is a link to the website for the radios.
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/buy/#!color=black
And the unlocked radios:
http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-u11-unlocked/
I also asked if I were to get the Sprint version would that support all other carriers (ie. AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), I did not get a response from HTC.
I will say this would be absolutely ridiculous if the Sprint version is dumb down and doesn't support the rest of the world. I honestly would think about switching if this were the case. I just want to be on a GSM carrier that I don't have to worry about "if my phone will work" on this network. Annoying.
BTW I say this because I travel a lot, so having 1 phone that works everywhere would be the best thing in the world.
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out of the box, the Unlocked ROM would not support Sprint, but the hardware is the same between the unlocked & sprint, so technically you could flash the Sprint ROM on the unlocked model. The problem is the unlocked IMEI would not be whitelisted. As far as the Sprint model supporting the GSM carriers...yes it would, provided the sim was unlocked...or you could flash the unlocked ROM.
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out of the box, the Unlocked ROM would not support Sprint, but the hardware is the same between the unlocked & sprint, so technically you could flash the Sprint ROM on the unlocked model. The problem is the unlocked IMEI would not be whitelisted. As far as the Sprint model supporting the GSM carriers...yes it would, provided the sim was unlocked...or you could flash the unlocked ROM.
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OMFG THANK YOU! This makes way more sense now. I have been all over the Internet looking for an answer. Well at least I know the actual hardware is the same.
I feel like having to deal with hoping that Sprint will support the unlocked devices IMEI wpuld be worse then buying the Sprint flavor.
So I have 2 easy options then.
1. Buy it from Sprint at full price and do not extend my contact. Then have them unlock it which they can't say no to if I have no obligation to them.
2. Buy it from HTC but in the Sprint version. But I have to figure out if it is unlocked. I think it is. It looks like it is on there website.
Man I hate how buying phones and carrier plans work in the US. I wish we would go to an overseas model, and almost every phone is unlocked. Then you just decided what service you want yourself. So easy to just walk in a store and get service with whatever phone you want.
MrT246007 said:
OMFG THANK YOU! This makes way more sense now. I have been all over the Internet looking for an answer. Well at least I know the actual hardware is the same.
I feel like having to deal with hoping that Sprint will support the unlocked devices IMEI wpuld be worse then buying the Sprint flavor.
So I have 2 easy options then.
1. Buy it from Sprint at full price and do not extend my contact. Then have them unlock it which they can't say no to if I have no obligation to them.
2. Buy it from HTC but in the Sprint version. But I have to figure out if it is unlocked. I think it is. It looks like it is on there website.
Man I hate how buying phones and carrier plans work in the US. I wish we would go to an overseas model, and almost every phone is unlocked. Then you just decided what service you want yourself. So easy to just walk in a store and get service with whatever phone you want.
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you can unlock the SIM yourself quite easily same method as HTC Bolt/10/M9/A9 etc... https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-one-m9/general/nv-unlock-sim-t3314755
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you can unlock the SIM yourself quite easily same method as HTC Bolt/10/M9/A9 etc... https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-one-m9/general/nv-unlock-sim-t3314755
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Ah that is very handy, I might look into doing that. Thank You.
However, I do think I am going to purchase the phone at full price anyway as that is what I was planning on doing, but this is good to know. At least the hardware is the same and I wont be locked down by Sprint. I should just buy it direct from HTC I think.
MrT246007 said:
Ah that is very handy, I might look into doing that. Thank You.
However, I do think I am going to purchase the phone at full price anyway as that is what I was planning on doing, but this is good to know. At least the hardware is the same and I wont be locked down by Sprint. I should just buy it direct from HTC I think.
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Yeah, it is cheaper to buy from HTC at full price especially with the $50 off code.. Plus you could make interest free payments via PayPal credit if you wanted to
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Yeah, it is cheaper to buy from HTC at full price especially with the $50 off code.. Plus you could make interest free payments via PayPal credit if you wanted to
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Ya I was thinking the same thing. But its weird on HTC's website if you select the Sprint version it doesn't have the color black. But if you go to sprint they do..... facepalm.
Also I spoke with Sprint yesterday to see if they would tell me if the unlocked one works, and they refused to even check. They wanted the MEID of the device, which I don't have, and I told them I don't have it until I buy the phone online and have it shipped to me. So this is annoying.
Also I just ran across this article on Android Central that the Verizon version dose not have CDMA radios. Now that makes me wonder about the Sprint version.
https://www.androidcentral.com/us-u...-support-verizons-cdma-network-and-thats-okay
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Ya I was thinking the same thing. But its weird on HTC's website if you select the Sprint version it doesn't have the color black. But if you go to sprint they do..... facepalm.
Also I spoke with Sprint yesterday to see if they would tell me if the unlocked one works, and they refused to even check. They wanted the MEID of the device, which I don't have, and I told them I don't have it until I buy the phone online and have it shipped to me. So this is annoying.
Also I just ran across this article on Android Central that the Verizon version dose not have CDMA radios. Now that makes me wonder about the Sprint version.
https://www.androidcentral.com/us-u...-support-verizons-cdma-network-and-thats-okay
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Sprint still has CDMA ?
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Sprint still has CDMA
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I swear this is a headache. Just go to Sprint and buy the dang thing, then either unlock it myself or have them do it. Just have to suck up the extra $50.
MrT246007 said:
I swear this is a headache. Just go to Sprint and buy the dang thing, then either unlock it myself or have them do it. Just have to suck up the extra $50.
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at least pre-ordering via Sprint will get u 2 free Amazon Echo dots ($100 value)
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at least pre-ordering via Sprint will get u 2 free Amazon Echo dots ($100 value)
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Ya I guess you are right on that. I don't even want the things, I suppose I could just sell them. But I know myself and i am bad a selling electronics even if I don't want them.
Oh and went to Sprint's website today and I could not even click on the HTC U 11. I hope they didn't stop pre-orders. Or I could just till the device comes out I suppose.
If I buy the Sprint version from HTC. Can I still have Sprint unlock it?
realbananA said:
If I buy the Sprint version from HTC. Can I still have Sprint unlock it?
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last time I checked the device had to be active for 3 months before they would unlock, but not sure if anything has changed....but like I said earlier, it's not difficult to unlock yourself
MrT246007 said:
Ya I guess you are right on that. I don't even want the things, I suppose I could just sell them. But I know myself and i am bad a selling electronics even if I don't want them.
Oh and went to Sprint's website today and I could not even click on the HTC U 11. I hope they didn't stop pre-orders. Or I could just till the device comes out I suppose.
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http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/phone_details.jsp?deviceSKUId=112100103
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http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/phone_details.jsp?deviceSKUId=112100103
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I know I'm excited
ticklemepinks said:
I know I'm excited
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Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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OMJ said:
Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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Really ?
OMJ said:
Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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care to explain?
OMJ said:
Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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Thank you for the link. Probably my Ad Block or something.
And ya where are these rumors from?
Lock-N-Load said:
care to explain?
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just rumors from around here..though @mammothjojo88 got the same response from HTC customer service
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chesstopher said:
Pre-ordered mine today and haven't received any sort of confirmation email from HTC. I also got 2-day shipping...we'll see if that makes any difference as to when it will :fingers-crossed:show up. :fingers-crossed:
Edit: Cancelled my pre-order and confirmed with 2 people on the support staff that they will not be shipping until mid-month.
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over the pond:
Freak07 said:
Hey guys. Kinda bad news. HTC (Germany) just told me after telling me this morning my unit will ship today that it will ship on the 8th of June.
I asked why they didn’t contact me and sent me an email telling me it is delayed. They just told I am expected to contact them in order to know my shipping date. A bit ridiculous.
I sincerely hope they don’t have hardware issues.
Well if it’s the same as with my pixel xl then we all have to wait because HTC cant keep its production up with the demand.
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