Hey guys, I am using Simple Mobile because they have a decent unlimited everything plan but i cannot get 3g. It is odd because my phone is an unlocked T mobile version of the galaxy s1 plus. Simple Mobile uses Mobile.
At any rate, is there a comparable carrier that would give me 3g with unlimited everything?
I am in the USA btw.
Is there any chance i am doing something wrong with set up? Why would a TMobile version not get 3g with Tmobile?
One more question. My phone says TMobile but it is unlocked. I can use it with any sim card? right?
So sorry for all the questions.
Thanks for the help,
Richie
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You should be getting 3G with your T-Mobile branded phone, maybe you didn't set up the proper APN's. Follow the link below and find your phone, enter the correct APN's if you havent already. Your T-Mobile phone shouldn't need to be unlocked in order to use it under Simple Mobile, but since it is unlocked, you can use it on any GSM carrier around the world. Speeds might vary depending on the frequency.
http://www.mysimplemobile.com/Support-Center-Phone-Programming.aspx
Yeah, i did that when i first got the sim. My phone doesnt have the frequency for 3g but it just seems odd because it is a t-mobile phone. I am not sure if it is a problem with simple or t-mobile.
Thanks for you reply,
Richie
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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."
so i know my inspire 4g is branded for Att and i know they record the IMEI's, but i dont know if that rules out the option of switching to T mobile, if i can switch over to t mobile then what changes to the build prop and apns must be made, any tips?
Unlock your sim and stick a t Mobile sim in there. I assume your leaving at&t?
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maybe
just considering my options, ive heard that with t mobile i will have only edge on my inspire, thanks for you replys on this topic and the other, that other guy is funny
Well, down here we never buy phones from T-Mobile as they use different bands for WCDMA, normally AT&T is the way to go, so It's quite logical that the same thing happens the other way, a AT&T phone should not be able to connect to WCDMA channels on T-Mobile. You should only get Edge...
But please, don't report your phone as lost...
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.
Hopefully I'm in the right spot here, first time posting.
I just bought an unlocked (T Mobile version) One S, popped in my AT&T SIM and I'm not getting any data whatsoever. From what I had read, it should be able to use AT&T's 3G, but I'm not picking it up. Is there anything that I need to do in order to activate it or whatnot?
Many thanks in advance.
EpicBlender said:
Hopefully I'm in the right spot here, first time posting.
I just bought an unlocked (T Mobile version) One S, popped in my AT&T SIM and I'm not getting any data whatsoever. From what I had read, it should be able to use AT&T's 3G, but I'm not picking it up. Is there anything that I need to do in order to activate it or whatnot?
Many thanks in advance.
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u need to setup AT&T Apn on ur phone
I'm having the same problem, I bought a second-hand device, T-Mobile Splash-Screen but using Orange (Romania). Calls/SMS work fine but no 3G. If the VPN settings are the issue, are they all the same, where could you find them and so on?
Just Google for the correct APN for your carrier.
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Just Google for the correct APN for your carrier.
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Do this. I've tried to post the exact settings on here, but some of the information will shop up as a link, and xda won't let me post links yet. If you google it there should be an xda thread about it, that's where I got my APN info from.
Hey! Were you able to access ATT's 3G towers?
I'm using it on straight talk att and I get 4g as soon as I enter the correct apn.
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I'm using it on straight talk att and I get 4g as soon as I enter the correct apn.
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I second this.
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So I'm looking into traveling to Portugal this summer and I'm wondering if I can grab a 3G data only card from Vodofone and pop it into my S3. I know the phone needs to be unlocked for this to work and I have seen a long involved tutorial on here on how to unlock the phone, but I've also heard Verizon will unlock a phone for you if you are a customer in good standing. Is this true? If I can get Verizon to unlock my phone should I theoretically be able to use this data sim card in Portugal?
Also, I know Vodafone lets you make calls to other Vodafone users for free, will I be able to do this if a get a sim card with some prepaid data on it only? Am I still considered to be on Vodafone's cellular network?
Thanks so much!
As a side: If anyone has an experience with Vodafone's 3G in and around the Lisbon area let me know how it is!! I'm mainly looks to tether my phone to a laptop and do some development work while I'm over there.
Would you happen to have that link yo the process of where you can unlock the phone? Or you just mean the process for changing the apn
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Would you happen to have that link yo the process of where you can unlock the phone? Or you just mean the process for changing the apn
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I'm pretty sure the thread they're referring to is the GSM travel thread. If using a JB TW rom, one just needs to edit the apn's like you mentioned.
Got it, thanks!
I've also heard that the Verizon GSIII does not have the radio's for internation GSM 3G, is this correct?
skytbest said:
Got it, thanks!
I've also heard that the Verizon GSIII does not have the radio's for internation GSM 3G, is this correct?
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I would say that's incorrect given the thread I posted which contains plenty of user experiences contradicting that statement. I'm eager to do this myself if I travel again this year.
The primary thing you just need to do is have an international sim and also use one of the mentioned apps that adjusts your APNs.
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I would say that's incorrect given the thread I posted which contains plenty of user experiences contradicting that statement. I'm eager to do this myself if I travel again this year.
The primary thing you just need to do is have an international sim and also use one of the mentioned apps that adjusts your APNs.
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Thank you! When you say 'international sim' do you mean just a sim from another country or do I have to ask for some specific type of sim card? Meaning, if I got to a Vodafone kiosk and get a prepaid sim card would it work?
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Thank you! When you say 'international sim' do you mean just a sim from another country or do I have to ask for some specific type of sim card? Meaning, if I got to a Vodafone kiosk and get a prepaid sim card would it work?
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Yes, I mean a sim from another country.
From what I've read, that's pretty much what you do. You just pay for whichever plan you want then follow those steps in the link. I can't speak from experience so I'm useless there. Depending on the carrier and country, some folks seem to have gotten HSPA others have gotten 2G. I'd love to know what you're results were after your trip either here or in that thread.
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