Hello, I bought an unlocked version of the sensation originally from bell to use on AT&T. I had an iPhone 4 which had a mini sim and went to AT&T to switch it out, they gave me a normal sim but the data didn't work. I went there today to ask them about it and they tried to manually put in the APN settings, but had no luck. Does anyone know what the problem may be? Thanks in advance.
Do you guys think this is AT&T's problem? Could it be a problem with the sim change because I got text on the new phone saying"thank you for upgrading your phone" could it have taken away the data?
Just call them and check. You should be able to add the unlimited non smartphone data for $15 and still get the same 3g speeds. Tell them you switched to a dumb phone and give the sensation imei if they ask. Their system won't be able to recognize that you are using a smartphone.
If you need apn settings let me know, the default wap.cingular should work fine.
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Folks, I need all of your help.
I have bought three Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 phones in the US. This was purchased via the corporate program. I was told this is a global phone and I cannot use GSM SIM cards if I am in India.
Verizon also told me the phone would be global only after the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. The phone is upgraded with the newest verzion of 4.1.2.
Now, the phones are in India. I insert the local GSM Sim (Airtel / Vodafone) and cannot seem to be make it work.
1. With Airtel SIM, I played around with the Global Network Mode and GSM and CDMA etc.. I seem to get Airtel listed as a network and when I select it, it says "unable to connect, try later". The same happens whatever I do.
1. With Vodafone SIM, I inserted the SIM, turned on, set it to Global and it picks up the network in a jiffy BUT when I make a call it says Mobile Network not available or when someone calls to this number says it's switched off, but the tower comes up and says Vodafone IN at the top but nothing happens.
I then searched XDA, I found solutions for the APN settings etc.. and the Phone Info tool to change it to Global etc.. but nothing seems to be working. I also rooted the phone, put on a Synergy ROM and still the same problem.
I called Verizon Global Support and they do their usual blah blah and says that if their SIM works and since there is no other complaint they cannot do anything about it. Local carrier support in India have no clue at all.
I have seen in the forum that some say it works in India with an Airtel SIM too but why not me. Just in case I bought a new replacement SIM from Airtel 64k and that doesnt work too.
I need urgent help since I have bought three phones and all three of them doesnt work.
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Model: SCH I535 ZKB
Samsung Galaxy SIII Black, 16GB
With vodafone sim, do you receive sms?
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If u are able to receive sms then check below post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39384799
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Thanks for your post. I did try the steps in the link but no go. It's soooo frustrating. I get to the point to select my networks, but when I select, it says "unable to connect, try later". Could it be GSM Band problems?. I even get Airtel for a sec and then it says emergency calls only.
just check below thread and check if you have issue with imei
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164364
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just check below thread and check if you have issue with imei
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164364
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I am certain and I did see that post but this is not IMEI problem. This is out of the box, nothing was tampered. I wish there was a solutoin :crying:
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I am certain and I did see that post but this is not IMEI problem. This is out of the box, nothing was tampered. I wish there was a solutoin :crying:
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Hey I have the same problem. I have a Verizon Samsung SIII and I can't seem to get the data working. Voice calls work just fine. But I spent hours getting data to work, but no luck. The problem seems to the lack of APNs when you look for one. I think Verizon has locked the device in a way, even on 4.1.2, that you can only use their SIM card to "see" an APN. I'm getting furious with Verizon locking the devices.
Please let me know if you figure out a way. I'm in India for a funeral and for a very short amount of time. I need the data working so that I can stream the ceremony back home. Vzw is a sack of duesch for pulling such moves. Grrrrrrr!!!!
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Hey I have the same problem. I have a Verizon Samsung SIII and I can't seem to get the data working. Voice calls work just fine. But I spent hours getting data to work, but no luck. The problem seems to the lack of APNs when you look for one. I think Verizon has locked the device in a way, even on 4.1.2, that you can only use their SIM card to "see" an APN. I'm getting furious with Verizon locking the devices.
Please let me know if you figure out a way. I'm in India for a funeral and for a very short amount of time. I need the data working so that I can stream the ceremony back home. Vzw is a sack of duesch for pulling such moves. Grrrrrrr!!!!
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What carrier are you working on? Is it GSM or CDMA? Please give me more details, I can help you with the APN settings.
Do you have root access?
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I am going to try a Tata Docomo or MTS or someother microsim one CDMA and one GSM.. I am going to test it... prepaid of course.. will let you know the results.
BTW, I have root access, I do not know if the question for the previous user
Issue with i535 in India- No voice or texting
Hi, I am facing the same issue, did u find any solution for the same?
vinothroshan said:
Folks, I need all of your help.
I have bought three Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 phones in the US. This was purchased via the corporate program. I was told this is a global phone and I cannot use GSM SIM cards if I am in India.
Verizon also told me the phone would be global only after the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. The phone is upgraded with the newest verzion of 4.1.2.
Now, the phones are in India. I insert the local GSM Sim (Airtel / Vodafone) and cannot seem to be make it work.
1. With Airtel SIM, I played around with the Global Network Mode and GSM and CDMA etc.. I seem to get Airtel listed as a network and when I select it, it says "unable to connect, try later". The same happens whatever I do.
1. With Vodafone SIM, I inserted the SIM, turned on, set it to Global and it picks up the network in a jiffy BUT when I make a call it says Mobile Network not available or when someone calls to this number says it's switched off, but the tower comes up and says Vodafone IN at the top but nothing happens.
I then searched XDA, I found solutions for the APN settings etc.. and the Phone Info tool to change it to Global etc.. but nothing seems to be working. I also rooted the phone, put on a Synergy ROM and still the same problem.
I called Verizon Global Support and they do their usual blah blah and says that if their SIM works and since there is no other complaint they cannot do anything about it. Local carrier support in India have no clue at all.
I have seen in the forum that some say it works in India with an Airtel SIM too but why not me. Just in case I bought a new replacement SIM from Airtel 64k and that doesnt work too.
I need urgent help since I have bought three phones and all three of them doesnt work.
Phone details:
Model: SCH I535 ZKB
Samsung Galaxy SIII Black, 16GB
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robinkakkar04 said:
Hi, I am facing the same issue, did u find any solution for the same?
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I got verizon GS3 working with IDEA having stock android 4.1.1. Has data, calls and sms working without any issues.
1. Rooted the phone
2. I had another android rooted phone with the working data, installed apn manager pro, converted to system app using titanium backup.
3. Backed up the apn settings to sd card using apn manager pro.
4. I had normal sim, went to idea showroom and got new microsim.
5. Installed apn manager pro on s3. Converted to system app using titanium backup. With the sd card having backed up working apn, restored the apn settings using apn manager pro.
5. Installed phone info app. Changed the preferred network type to GSM AUTO PRL.
6. RESTARTED the phone. Thats it.
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I got verizon GS3 working with IDEA having stock android 4.1.1. Has data, calls and sms working without any issues.
1. Rooted the phone
2. I had another android rooted phone with the working data, installed apn manager pro, converted to system app using titanium backup.
3. Backed up the apn settings to sd card using apn manager pro.
4. I had normal sim, went to idea showroom and got new microsim.
5. Installed apn manager pro on s3. Converted to system app using titanium backup. With the sd card having backed up working apn, restored the apn settings using apn manager pro.
5. Installed phone info app. Changed the preferred network type to GSM AUTO PRL.
6. RESTARTED the phone. Thats it.
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Who is the developer for the Phone info app you downloaded?
Voice and text not working
I am able to get the data work. Even on stock OS 4.1.1, I am unable to make calls from verizon S3 in India. I changed the mode to Global as well GSM, but nothing works. Also i tried it with airtel and vodafone, none working. Important part, I had it working in US, with international roaming on airtel SIM. But same sim not working in India..
ramdesai said:
I got verizon GS3 working with IDEA having stock android 4.1.1. Has data, calls and sms working without any issues.
1. Rooted the phone
2. I had another android rooted phone with the working data, installed apn manager pro, converted to system app using titanium backup.
3. Backed up the apn settings to sd card using apn manager pro.
4. I had normal sim, went to idea showroom and got new microsim.
5. Installed apn manager pro on s3. Converted to system app using titanium backup. With the sd card having backed up working apn, restored the apn settings using apn manager pro.
5. Installed phone info app. Changed the preferred network type to GSM AUTO PRL.
6. RESTARTED the phone. Thats it.
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robinkakkar04 said:
I am able to get the data work. Even on stock OS 4.1.1, I am unable to make calls from verizon S3 in India. I changed the mode to Global as well GSM, but nothing works. Also i tried it with airtel and vodafone, none working. Important part, I had it working in US, with international roaming on airtel SIM. But same sim not working in India..
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Have you tried using "phone info" app yo select network type.
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djteotancolis said:
Who is the developer for the Phone info app you downloaded?
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[email protected]
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Voice not working on Verizon S3 in India
Hi, i haven't tried phone info app. Can you please brief me what needs to be done after installing this application.
ramdesai said:
Have you tried using "phone info" app yo select network type.
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[email protected]
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Hi, i haven't tried phone info app. Can you please brief me what needs to be done after installing this application.
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Install and open "phone info". Navigate to 'Device Information'. Scroll down to 'Set preferred network type'. Select 'GSM Auto(PRL)'. If this network type doesn't work try with other.
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Hi, Even in phone info it shows the network as Vodaone. However I am not able to make any changes in the Phone info app. Can you please guide what to do next?
Also I would like to inform that I rooted the phone and made the APN manager as the system app, with this 3g data for vodafone is working perfectly. And I see the signal bars at the top as well. Only problem is calling and texting.. Don't know what's the reason could be. Please suggest if someone else have experiences this problem.
ramdesai said:
Install and open "phone info". Navigate to 'Device Information'. Scroll down to 'Set preferred network type'. Select 'GSM Auto(PRL)'. If this network type doesn't work try with other.
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Hi, Even in phone info it shows the network as Vodaone. However I am not able to make any changes in the Phone info app. Can you please guide what to do next?
Also I would like to inform that I rooted the phone and made the APN manager as the system app, with this 3g data for vodafone is working perfectly. And I see the signal bars at the top as well. Only problem is calling and texting.. Don't know what's the reason could be. Please suggest if someone else have experiences this problem.
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Are you sure you got a phone sim and not a data card sim? cause with the data sim you get a number and data but no texting and calling..
Voice not working on Verizon S3 in India
I am absolutely sure, I have tried it with multiple workign sim cards which are working on other phones. I am having exactly same issue with 2 verizon S3's. Data works perfectly, but no voice and text.. .. Have anyone else come across such issue ever?
djteotancolis said:
Are you sure you got a phone sim and not a data card sim? cause with the data sim you get a number and data but no texting and calling..
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I found the same issue stated by someone else on verizon blog as well..
https://community.verizonwireless.com/message/952263
robinkakkar04 said:
I am absolutely sure, I have tried it with multiple workign sim cards which are working on other phones. I am having exactly same issue with 2 verizon S3's. Data works perfectly, but no voice and text.. .. Have anyone else come across such issue ever?
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robinkakkar04 said:
Hi, Even in phone info it shows the network as Vodaone. However I am not able to make any changes in the Phone info app. Can you please guide what to do next?
Also I would like to inform that I rooted the phone and made the APN manager as the system app, with this 3g data for vodafone is working perfectly. And I see the signal bars at the top as well. Only problem is calling and texting.. Don't know what's the reason could be. Please suggest if someone else have experiences this problem.
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Which Phone Info do you have? Try this one, it may help you for getting calls/sms
Can I switch my verizon s3 sim card to a att one x?
I have looked up apn's and such but every time I put in an apn, then click save...it isn't there. There are no apns on the phone at all.
I have been on Verizon for over a year. I like their coverage but they are expensive each mo. I picked up this phone from a person who needed money, said the phone had been cut off because they couldn't pay their bill. They had unlocked it and rooted it before it was cut off. I can get on internet and use it as long as I am around wifi (except for phone calls of course) but I would like to get it to work and switch to Straight Talk.
When I go to settings and networks it says "Disconected because service is unavailable" I click it anyway and go apn's. there are none there. I make a new one and save it and it disappears. This is done when I have my verizon sim card in it. When I take the sim out I can't get to the APN's they are grayed out.
Any suggestions? Thanks so much...
Judeeg said:
Can I switch my verizon s3 sim card to a att one x?
I have looked up apn's and such but every time I put in an apn, then click save...it isn't there. There are no apns on the phone at all.
I have been on Verizon for over a year. I like their coverage but they are expensive each mo. I picked up this phone from a person who needed money, said the phone had been cut off because they couldn't pay their bill. They had unlocked it and rooted it before it was cut off. I can get on internet and use it as long as I am around wifi (except for phone calls of course) but I would like to get it to work and switch to Straight Talk.
When I go to settings and networks it says "Disconected because service is unavailable" I click it anyway and go apn's. there are none there. I make a new one and save it and it disappears. This is done when I have my verizon sim card in it. When I take the sim out I can't get to the APN's they are grayed out.
Any suggestions? Thanks so much...
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Verizon is cdma while we're gsm so I doubt it'll work
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majortaylor said:
Verizon is cdma while we're gsm
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This.
It will not work. Verizon uses a completely different network that your One X is not capable of connecting to.
Verizon uses CDMA for voice and 3G, which doesn't use a SIM. I've never used Verizon, so I'm no expert. But just doing a quick search it looks like the SIM is only for LTE. Plus, Verizon doesn't use the same band for LTE that AT&T does, so even LTE is not going to work on this phone.
http://support.verizonwireless.com/information/4gsim.html
As a rule, GSM phones will not work on Verizon. There may be some exceptions (such as phones that have both GSM and CDMA support). But the moral of the story is that you need to do thorough research before buying any phone that is not direct from your carrier, as failure to do so may mean spending your money on a phone that does not work at all on your network.
The phone will work on Straight Talk, as ST uses AT&T and T-Mobile, which are both GSM carriers.
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iElvis said:
It will not work. Verizon uses a completely different network that your One X is not capable of connecting to.
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Yeah, I was surprised to even see the mention of a Verizon SIM, as I didn't think there was such a thing. But apparently now there is, with LTE.
Yes I can confirm. A friend of mine has the RAZR m, and it has a sim in it. Now it all makes sense. Still, two different networks and not compatiable. Now people think they can go sim swapping...thanks Verizon
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Thank-you all for your time.
Since I can't use my Verizon Sim in it. I can try the Straight Talk sim I guess. Only thing bothering me is there are no APN's on the phone and I haven't been able to make one stick... If I get a sim for Straight talk, I am wondering if I can get the APN's to stay.
Have any of you run into that? Thanks once again...
I am traveling to Canada, will use Rogers or other GSM network.
Can I simply switch sim card to use my phone on those network?
I only need to make phone call, and occasionally texting. I do NOT need data. I have seen people here discussion changing APN, are those discussion purely about how to use data?
I live in Canada, have a Verizon S3. I use it without switching sim cards without any problems. I do however have Canada calling on my plan. You can ad Canada to your plan for 15$ you'll get 1000 min I don't know about txt I'm on an old plan so it's somewhat different than what you might get. Try calling costumer service first b4 you go switching sims.
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ubcxzhang said:
I am traveling to Canada, will use Rogers or other GSM network.
Can I simply switch sim card to use my phone on those network?
I only need to make phone call, and occasionally texting. I do NOT need data. I have seen people here discussion changing APN, are those discussion purely about how to use data?
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Switching the Sim card should do the trick as its already unlocked
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Switching the Sim card should do the trick as its already unlocked
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I thought the same, but what are these people discussing? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
Lehocki said:
I live in Canada, have a Verizon S3. I use it without switching sim cards without any problems. I do however have Canada calling on my plan. You can ad Canada to your plan for 15$ you'll get 1000 min I don't know about txt I'm on an old plan so it's somewhat different than what you might get. Try calling costumer service first b4 you go switching sims.
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I am not on Verizon, I use this phone for Pageplus. This probably is not a option for me.
I just went to Ireland and was able to switch the sim and use it as a gsm phone. Only issue is, unless you have it rooted, you can't change the APN, so you'll get calls and texts fine, but you won't get data at all. If you Root your phone though, then you can dl some simple APN changing app that will allow you to put in whatever custom settings for whatever carrier your new sim is with. Hope that helps.
Thanks! This is exactly what I want.
I have rooted my phone, but I will not change APN, since I only use call and text.
johnwilliame said:
I just went to Ireland and was able to switch the sim and use it as a gsm phone. Only issue is, unless you have it rooted, you can't change the APN, so you'll get calls and texts fine, but you won't get data at all. If you Root your phone though, then you can dl some simple APN changing app that will allow you to put in whatever custom settings for whatever carrier your new sim is with. Hope that helps.
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Is anyone using the T-Mobile Note 5 on AT&T? I am having data problems where I do not get data, but can send and receive texts, and also make calls. I switch to the Cingular APN and it works, but then goes out.
I have tried the Nxtgen phone apn and also phone apn, and no luck.
I know im not answering your question, but are you able to use the VOLTE feature on your tmobile phone on the at&t network? or even HD calling?
Actually At&t messed up my provisioning. You asked about those features, I would recommend you download Darthstalkers Rom Version 4, choose n9200A, it will install the at&t carrier files.
Just make sure to add the ATT Phone APN, do not use the nextgen phone apn.
Why do you suggest not using NextGen APN. I use it on all my phones and it's perfect your funny
I have been thinking of paying off my unrooted phone and switching to cricket. When I put my IME number to check compatibility it said it wasn't. So, I'm a bit confused. Is this phone compatible with ATT LTE or not. I thought that ATT and Cricket were the same?
sizz-lorr! said:
I have been thinking of paying off my unrooted phone and switching to cricket. When I put my IME number to check compatibility it said it wasn't. So, I'm a bit confused. Is this phone compatible with ATT LTE or not. I thought that ATT and Cricket were the same?
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is your phone unlocked? if not you need to get your phone sim unlocked to get it to work on AT&T network. Im on AT&T and have no issues with data etc.
treoreloaded said:
is your phone unlocked? if not you need to get your phone sim unlocked to get it to work on AT&T network. Im on AT&T and have no issues with data etc.
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No its not unloocked. But I will unlock it soon. Good to now that I can use it on ATT or cricket if I want. Really tired of Tmo.
Thanks.