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
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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:
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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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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."
I bought a Nexus S 4G off ebay, and i would like to know if its going to be able to use data on my country. Someone told me that its not possible because its CDMA, but im not sure if this is true, and would like to hear second opinions.
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I bought a Nexus S 4G off ebay, and i would like to know if its going to be able to use data on my country. Someone told me that its not possible because its CDMA, but im not sure if this is true, and would like to hear second opinions.
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u will have to flash is to another carrier...what country do u live in?...and what carrier do u wanna use...u shouldve gotten the GSM version
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neo_x22000 said:
u will have to flash is to another carrier...what country do u live in?...and what carrier do u wanna use...u shouldve gotten the GSM version
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Yeah, i should have gotten the GSM version..but this one was cheaper.
I live in Dominican Republic, and im currently using VIVA as my phone carrier, but i can change to Claro RD if they offer data plan for CDMA phones.
if its a CDMA carrier u can try giving them ur esn number..but u will have to flash the phone to work on there network.. u may b able to take it to a carrier store and they can take care of it..
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I know they can take care of it here, i know it can be activated here, but my doubt is with the data, if im going to be able to use data here.
The odds are against a carrier store being able to enable data on a flashed phone but if you can follow directions and are slightly technology literate you can track down directions to enable data yourself once it's flashed.
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The odds are against a carrier store being able to enable data on a flashed phone but if you can follow directions and are slightly technology literate you can track down directions to enable data yourself once it's flashed.
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I think i can do it. I set up my apn everytime i flash a new rom on my Vibrant...which is like at least 2 times a day, or more.
Im getting the phone in my hands in one or two days at most.
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.
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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?
if this is the wrong spot please move...question i have the s3 from verizion i535 non rooted running update 4.1.2..how do i get this phone to work on att and are net 10 or tmobile..sorry i dont know...can i do this with out flashing or rooting..thanks
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no I cant be done point blank..are can I root then switch it? if so do you have a link so I can learn to root it..
Questions and request for assistance go in the Q&A section not in the General section.
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The short answer is no it can not be done Verizon is a cdma phone the other is a GSM phone.
Have a great day!
Post #48. If you do not have data, you need to root and edit your APNs using the steps on the first page. Highest speeds you'll get for T-Mobile/AT&T are Edge (2G).
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The short answer is no it can not be done Verizon is a cdma phone the other is a GSM phone.
Have a great day!
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Actually, there is a GSM setting on the phone, and from my understanding, the GS3 is a world phone, and I think the I535 has the proper antennas to work on AT&T's 4G network, but I may have to look into that. It was something me and one of my coworkers were gonna try, but never got around to and he is now in the military, he had a AT&T GS3, me a Verizon, and we were gonna SIM swap and see if it worked. Hardware seems to support it would, but the big question is why?
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Questions and request for assistance go in the Q&A section not in the General section.
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The short answer is no it can not be done Verizon is a cdma phone the other is a GSM phone.
Have a great day!
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gsm would be with the sim card right? I have a micro sim in my phone...
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Actually, there is a GSM setting on the phone, and from my understanding, the GS3 is a world phone, and I think the I535 has the proper antennas to work on AT&T's 4G network, but I may have to look into that. It was something me and one of my coworkers were gonna try, but never got around to and he is now in the military, he had a AT&T GS3, me a Verizon, and we were gonna SIM swap and see if it worked. Hardware seems to support it would, but the big question is why?
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Unless there's a breakthrough in this bounty thread, highest speeds you'll see on AT&T or T-Mobile are Edge. Hardware supports "up to" HSPA in other countries given differences in frequencies. Not sure I get your question of "why?" though. Samsung made this phone to support virtually every carrier in the US and it makes more sense to hardware lock (or carrier lock or whatever the technical term is) phones to only have access to most common frequencies in that region.
My question as to why is to the whole carrier swap. When you sign a new contract, you get a new phone, adding a customer owned device doesn't change plan price, but does maintain the upgrade eligibility. As far as I know, the major players haven't started releasing specs on next years devices. So, why the want to take a Verizon GS3 to AT&T is what i'm wondering.
Agreed, although I could understand if he said T-Mobile it makes good sense on their new plans. This just isn't a good idea trying to bring it to AT&T
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chrisrook said:
My question as to why is to the whole carrier swap. When you sign a new contract, you get a new phone, adding a customer owned device doesn't change plan price, but does maintain the upgrade eligibility. As far as I know, the major players haven't started releasing specs on next years devices. So, why the want to take a Verizon GS3 to AT&T is what i'm wondering.
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Oh, ok I follow you now. I'm sure they'll elaborate if they feel the need.
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Agreed, although I could understand if he said T-Mobile it makes good sense on their new plans. This just isn't a good idea trying to bring it to AT&T
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Yea, I always thought AT&T had similar pricing as Verizon (expensive) but I'm not one to inquire into folks personal decisions on switching carriers with this phone. I'm only interested in doing so when I travel overseas. Everyone has different needs, you know?
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I have read there's no issue using the phone overseas.
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Agreed, although I could understand if he said T-Mobile it makes good sense on their new plans. This just isn't a good idea trying to bring it to AT&T
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Well tmobile is my 1st choice but i just wanted to cover all my bases...btw thanks guy...recap it can work buy simply putting the sim card in the phone but to get data i must root it...?
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I have read there's no issue using the phone overseas.
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That's the good part, I just need to travel lol
ultralow said:
Well tmobile is my 1st choice but i just wanted to cover all my bases...btw thanks guy...recap it can work buy simply putting the sim card in the phone but to get data i must root it...?
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Yup, same process for AT&T and T-Mobile so long as you have the respective sim. I'm unsure if you can edit and save APNs on stock which is why I say if you have no data then you need to root for the method I linked to. You can get calls easily on stock, just have to adjust Network Mode accordingly.
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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
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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
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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