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Possibly simlocked?

Is it possible I bought a simlocked I9020A? Works fine on at&t but my tmo simcard wont work at all (no edge). I got it off craigslist but did a factory reset, so figured anythng the previously owner did should be undone.

Aren't all GSM Nexus devices unlocked by default, only difference being GSM/3G frequencies?

So why did you buy an att nexus s when you have T-Mobile?
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If you're able to make calls with the tmo sim then it is already sim unlocked. Though I am not sure why you're not getting edge.
Btw, is it rooted?
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Wrong apn settings?
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yeat I thought I'd at least get edge with a Tmo sim in. I use ATT in the US, the Tmo sim is my womans and was just to test it since since we are traveling to Europe in two weeks.

It won't hurt to check your IMEI and /efs
Sorry, didn't see that it works on AT&T :/

You should get Edge at least. Guess there's something wrong somewhere else. Talk to your carrier. If you can use some features it's not simlocked at least.
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Rem3Dy said:
Wrong apn settings?
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I would try adding a tmo apn. Not sure if it'll work but worth a shot.
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I have the same problem, but the other way around. I have an I9020T which does not seem to work at all with AT&T. I've made many phone calls to Tmobile, to AT&T, and to Samsung's tech support. I haven't found a resolution, yet. The last thing that was told to me by the AT&T tech support person this evening, was that perhaps I need a newer simcard - one that is fully compatible with this newer model of phone.
I'm also prepared for the possibility that the phone has a hardware defect, however I don't want to send it in for an RMA until I'm absolutely certain.
Samsung (after checking my IMEI) has told me that the phone is definitely sim-unlocked and usable on any carrier.
A couple helpful hints when talking to any tech support person:
Make sure that they cross check your IMEI number. They have a database, and if they can establish some facts about your phone that way, it can really expedite the process.
Also, be aware that tech support people step through flow charts with you, and they usually aren't actually very technically savvy. If you can get them started on a constructive tack - they'll find the right flow chart, and you might get a lot more help than if you simply call up and say "it doesn't work."

BlackListed????

Well I found out that the phone that was purchased from craigslist and given to me as a gift was blacklisted on the t-mobile network so it will not work...
My question is will I be able to use it on the AT&T network??? because it does not function on the Simple Mobile network nor the Tmobile network...
Any help would be really appreciated... I don't want to end up with an expensive paper weight.

You can flash it over to the frawg plan. I have my 2 G2xs on the frawg plan getting 3G access without any problems.
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Get an unlock code from eBay. It should work on any Gsm carrier that doesn't piggyback T-Mobile. U may be stuck on edge though
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REM152 said:
Well I found out that the phone that was purchased from craigslist and given to me as a gift was blacklisted on the t-mobile network so it will not work...
My question is will I be able to use it on the AT&T network??? because it does not function on the Simple Mobile network nor the Tmobile network...
Any help would be really appreciated... I don't want to end up with an expensive paper weight.
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Just so you know, you probably just bought a stolen phone. Depending on how the blacklist is organized (internally or combined throughout all the providers), it may not work on a US carrier.

REM152 said:
Well I found out that the phone that was purchased from craigslist and given to me as a gift was blacklisted on the t-mobile network so it will not work... .
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Is it just me or does this ops post fishy. in another thread he said he "purchased it".
Now he claims he got it as a gift. Hes fairly new member since 1/7/2012.
We really should be careful helping people on this board....
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Yes it was given to me as a gift by my father... I came on here trying to get help not have someone judge my credibility... Granted I'm new to this board because I joined when all the issues I began having arose. I'd appreciate it if your not going to contribute with something that will aid in helping to fix my problem, not posting at all because you feel a need to play a detective.

The double posts are odd. I agree. No offence OP. After all, it is the internet. People that read this forum on a daily basis are going to have questions.

You can most likely use it on AT&T but you won't get 3G data. If you like slow Edge data then good luck.

Will you get 4g speeds or whatever they call it?

Dude! Did you actually read what J-Boxer said? He told what you would get. If.you don't know what he is talking about, Google it.
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REM152 said:
Well I recently purchased a G2x and I wanted to use the phone on the Simple Mobile Network, but when I put the sim card in and power on the phone it states "Invalid Sim Card" now when I contacted LG about this their tech support stated that I need a new sim card, but that makes no sense because the sim card works on other phones so as you can see I'm at a loss as what to do or what could be wrong. I've included what it shows as far as the system information that I see. Also I should mention that the phone starts up fine, but it never requests an unlock code??
Android Version-2.3.3
Baseband Version- M660A-SCAUTNZ-2.09720T 1 [JUL 15 2011 10:00:00] MP:TRULGE_08.09.02R_MDM
Kernel Version- 2.6.32.9
Build Number-GRI40
Software Version-LG-P999-V21e
Any help in any way would be greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance
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This is your other post you clearly stated you bought it and you are trying to use it on another network.
I'm not trying to "play detective". As a person who has gotten $h1t stolen before, I've seen a couple newbies posting on xda asking to circumvent lockscreen, etc, etc and I just got suspicious. Don't take it personal, wasn't tryn to start trouble, just was suspicious...
And since its the internet, I can reply to as many posts I wish, just like you created all those threads to try and get your phone working since you bought it.. Err was.given to you.
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Tidewaterns??
How would I go about flashing my phone over to frawgs wireless?

[Q] Changing Numbers when Flashing to different carrier

In this thread, i do not ask for any help with any flashing to other carriers. I only have a question about it
Donor: Samsung Prevail
Phone to be flashed: nS4G
So i got a used NS4G from a friend. It has his number on it
My question is...if I flash it, will I have to take the phone to sprint to get the numbers changed? or will the number change to my donor number when I flash it? oR WILL a new number appear?

by the way my donor is activated and was used before

:banghead:
Be careful. What you're talking about doing is a felony and you seem to have no idea what you're getting into.
Good luck
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My friend us flashing it. His phone is flashed. I'm wondering if the number will transfer from the donor of not.
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Anybody?
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thanks over 175 views and nobody cares to say anything

Been sent yuu a pm
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CooLoserTech said:
thanks over 175 views and nobody cares to say anything
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Not to be rude but if your title is more specific, e.g. with NS4G in it, maybe there wouldn't be that many viewers. I thought it would be something I could help with, but I'm not familiar with CDMA networks. I used to be on Sprint once upon a time, and I remember I had to take the phone to the Sprint store to have them activate my number on it. Goodluck!

This may work but u 1st need to get the MSL code for the ns4g. Try the app called "get my msl" . U need this code to call sprint. Just say ur buddy had sprint and he gave u the phone.
When u call they will have u enter the phone prompt commands so be on a stock ROM so they work and it will match what they see in their monitor.
This is compared to actually having an old phone that u wanted to switching to ur number.
Now they may catch on or say that the phone was never a sprint phone since the ESN # behind battery isn't in their system. So hopefully they don't bring that up.. then ur good just as long as u did the flashing correct.
Good luck
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thedudejdog said:
:banghead:
Be careful. What you're talking about doing is a felony and you seem to have no idea what you're getting into.
Good luck
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Felony? How about the carriers give users the ability to move a phone from one cdma network to another just like GSM phones are capable of. Is unlocking a simlocked GSM a felony also?
What should be a felony is having a user buy into an expensive 2 year contract by spending $299 on a phone made in China for $180 cost and not letting you use it anywhere but their network even after the contract.

CooLoserTech said:
In this thread, i do not ask for any help with any flashing to other carriers. I only have a question about it
Donor: Samsung Prevail
Phone to be flashed: nS4G
So i got a used NS4G from a friend. It has his number on it
My question is...if I flash it, will I have to take the phone to sprint to get the numbers changed? or will the number change to my donor number when I flash it? oR WILL a new number appear?
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Its sad you have to go through such measures just to get a decent phone without paying an arm and a leg for it. But to answer your question if I understand correctly, one you flash it and use the donor phone on ns4g it will look like the donor phone to sprint or other cdma carrier on the network. So the old number should no longer matter and the ns4g should register the Samsung Prevail number.

OK thanks for the help
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I got my NS4G flashed to boost, it is actually more than a simple flash, the ESN is changed to that of the donor phone. So sprint will always see it as the prevail. Just remember the prevail can never be used again without changing that ESN also.
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jwalk74 said:
I got my NS4G flashed to boost, it is actually more than a simple flash, the ESN is changed to that of the donor phone. So sprint will always see it as the prevail. Just remember the prevail can never be used again without changing that ESN also.
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Oh so I dont need to do so much to get it switched? only the esn? SO I can use shrinkage and use 3g on the boost mobile network
also, i cant seem to get the com port of my ns4g. can you help. I can find it in device manager with the drivers installed

You need to have your NS4G connected as USB modem.

my 10c on the matter - the number is tied to the SIM card you are using. No matter what you flash, you can't change that. My advice - do not play with this type of things, you'll get your phone locked up and from there on it's all downhill

granets said:
my 10c on the matter - the number is tied to the SIM card you are using. No matter what you flash, you can't change that. My advice - do not play with this type of things, you'll get your phone locked up and from there on it's all downhill
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4G/LTE phones don't use sim cards(so I'm told)
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granets said:
my 10c on the matter - the number is tied to the SIM card you are using. No matter what you flash, you can't change that. My advice - do not play with this type of things, you'll get your phone locked up and from there on it's all downhill
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He's talking about cdma phone. Flashing to other carriers is done ONLY on cdma networks for one reason and one reason only... they don't have sims.
LTE might change that but not yet.

CooLoser Tech: PM me if you still need help.

I'm fine I did it already. Thanks anyway
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[Q] Halp! no data!

Alright here's the thing. A friend of mine went to Mexico a while back. There is a wifi access point in the area and he tried to get on the internet with his phone. He told me that he was able to connect for about 5 seconds before he lost internet. Back in the states, he has not been able to use his data at all on his inspire. He can get on wifi fine though. Additionally he cannot send or receive picture messages, but he can still text other than that.
I don't get it, I've tried a billion things. flashing radios/roms/etc and can't figure it out. Right now hes paying X amount of money for something he isn't using and hes probably going to have to buy a new phone soon if this issue keeps up. If someone could toss me some advice that would be great, thank you.

Have you looked into the apn settings?
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yup, followed countless guides on different AT&T apns. tried it with two apns as well as just one, selecting it, rebooting. nothing. i dont get it.

raishiro said:
Alright here's the thing. A friend of mine went to Mexico a while back. There is a wifi access point in the area and he tried to get on the internet with his phone. He told me that he was able to connect for about 5 seconds before he lost internet. Back in the states, he has not been able to use his data at all on his inspire. He can get on wifi fine though. Additionally he cannot send or receive picture messages, but he can still text other than that.
I don't get it, I've tried a billion things. flashing radios/roms/etc and can't figure it out. Right now hes paying X amount of money for something he isn't using and hes probably going to have to buy a new phone soon if this issue keeps up. If someone could toss me some advice that would be great, thank you.
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Was it working before mexico, or did he buy it in mexico? Also have you tried to install the stock ruu for this device. If it was purchased in the states and you are completely stock then the sim card probably needs to be replaced. Warm climates like mexico can cause electronics to run hotter than expected and things can fail.
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Gizmoe said:
Was it working before mexico, or did he buy it in mexico? Also have you tried to install the stock ruu for this device. If it was purchased in the states and you are completely stock then the sim card probably needs to be replaced. Warm climates like mexico can cause electronics to run hotter than expected and things can fail.
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It was purchased in the states and the phone was completely stock and untouched by me when he was in mexico, I only started messing with it afterwards. I didn't even think about the sim card, thanks I'll let him know. Would it be possible to buy a new sim card while hes rooted or should i reverse that beforehand? Also got any idea about how much they cost? thanks!

raishiro said:
It was purchased in the states and the phone was completely stock and untouched by me when he was in mexico, I only started messing with it afterwards. I didn't even think about the sim card, thanks I'll let him know. Would it be possible to buy a new sim card while hes rooted or should i reverse that beforehand? Also got any idea about how much they cost? thanks!
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Just return it to stock firmware and take it to your carrier and tell them MMS isn't working. They will most likely just give you a new one.
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Gizmoe said:
Just return it to stock firmware and take it to your carrier and tell them MMS isn't working. They will most likely just give you a new one.
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Would i be able to return it even if its unlocked, s-off, and all that craziness? I'm sure it would be reversible right?

raishiro said:
Would i be able to return it even if its unlocked, s-off, and all that craziness? I'm sure it would be reversible right?
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Yes you can reverse it but as long as its the stock firmware i doubt they will notice.
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Got it, I guess that's what were going to have to do. Thanks for all your help Gizmoe.

Straight Talk Flashing

MODERATOR EDIT - ILLEGAL METHODS OF SERVICE. Thread Closed.

Does everything work? Internet? MMS? Etc...
I flashed a Samsung phone to cricket back in the day and never could get MMS to work.
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yes everything work
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Not 4g though, correct?
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no 4g but the 3g it really fast tho faster than the 4g I had with sprint on my s2
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Mrhunter13 said:
no 4g but the 3g it really fast tho faster than the 4g I had with sprint on my s2
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Is this something you are willing to train an individual on? I am familiar with boost and Page Plus and would like to learn Verizon Prepaid and Straightalk.

I can give tips just can't really talk about thevway to do it on here

So here it is a month since the last post.
I got a T-Mobile sim and and thinking of switching to their $30 plan.
how is everything on straight talk with the d2vzw?
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still good ...but I updated to the s4 ...

I would definitely be more interested in Straight talk than T-Mobile.
What should my first step be?
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u need a straight talk donor phone and Verizon 3g donor phone to pull the information from

Mrhunter13 said:
u need a straight talk donor phone and Verizon 3g donor phone to pull the information from
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Does my S3 count as the vzw donor phone, or do i need to acquire two more phones?
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no to thye vzw s3 ...u need the cheap lg220c or any straight talk phone thats on the verizon towers...and a verizon 3g phone to pull all your information to write to the target phone

Flashing and programming
Flashing does not seem to be what I'm looking for from what I read. I hope no one minds i still ask here.
I have a HTC Desire CDMA running custom ROM CyanogenMod and have gotten a number from an old straight talk phone switched to it with the service. Straight talk support says their system shows a successful number change, My activation number *22890 was not programing my phone successfully. They said I may need to format my phone, obviously I don't want to do this but I have backups and what not, unfortunately I couldn't seem to figure it out so I started formatting things. My question was and is what was I missing what do i need to know about custom ROMS or other setting that was and is preventing me from programming this phone?
A finger in the right direction is much obliged.

u have to be on a stock rom cm roms disable the programing code

Omg thank you for replying, Ill put the stock back on, after the initial CDMA program I can get another Custom ROM?

yea ..its just the cm roms ,aopk and aosp roms that u can't do it with ...any stock based rom u can

I have pm'd you. I have an unrooted phone Galaxy S3 i535 I would like to put on straight talk.

I need help
I have a galaxy s3 straight talk but is was not scanned at the register is what straight talk customer service telks me I bought it off craigs list online and they will not activate it. I was wondering if flashing it would help me use it w another carrier or what could I do

remote flash request
Mr. Hunter13,
Thanks for stepping out with this thread. I would like a remote flash on my SCH-I535 to pageplus. I have an existing number/account with them that I would like transferred over to the new Galaxy SIII. The existing account is set up for a droid X2, should you need any donor information. The S III phone is unlocked and has a stock SIM. If you're able to help me out, I would be happy to donate to support your efforts.
Also, I have generally been happy with Pageplus. But I would also appreciate advice if you have a recommendation for a different company that this model works better with.
Thanks!
Rob