How do I activate the phone if I can't use the number pad to during the activation prompts? I'm sure there's a way,
Not supposed to use *228 to activate phones with sim cards.
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Like the above poster says *228 is not meant for LTE devices, only 3g devices. Did you just purchase the phone? If so, dial 1-877-807-4646 from any other phone to start the activation on your line. The LTE sim must be activated separately as well.
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I just reloaded PA because of some glitches and the phone said it failed to activate. I dont have any service at the moment.
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Just wondering why the dbags who made this phone disabled calling with LTE disabled, or is that just my phone?
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Just wondering why the dbags who made this phone disabled calling with LTE disabled, or is that just my phone?
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Voice isn't transmitted over LTE so it's more than likely your phone, or you have the wrong network mode selected. If you don't want to be on LTE you need to be on CDMA/EvDo Auto....
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Yea, voice goes over 1x. And probly always will, there's just not enough data in voice to warrant anything more.
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I am only getting LTE/CDMA or CDMA only, no other choice. I guess I will just keep it rocking LTE and just connect WiFi when I can.
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There is an app called lte on/off for free in the market.
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Oh, I just set it with dialer codes and I am sure it just a accesses the same menu.
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I just spent a week in a 'no LTE' area. I turned off LTE in settings (CDMA only) and had no problems with phone calls.
What does LTE turned off have to do with being able to make a call.
You can take the SIM card out and still make a call.
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Not sure but with my phone if LTE is off all my calls close before they start with a message of "Call lost".
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That is not right, if your phone is doing that it is broken, take it back and get a new one.
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Actually if you take the simcard out you won't be able to use LTE phone at all unless you want to browse the internet over wifi.
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Actually if you take the simcard out you won't be able to use LTE phone at all unless you want to browse the internet over wifi.
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Nobody said data without SIM, just voice, which is accurate. You can still make calls without the sim inserted.
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If you have assisted dialing turned off, it will cause issues with trying to dial numbers.
If your numbers have area codes and a "1" in your contacts, they will not work unless you have assisted dialing checked on.
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If you have assisted dialing turned off, it will cause issues with trying to dial numbers.
If your numbers have area codes and a "1" in your contacts, they will not work unless you have assisted dialing checked on.
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Totally not true. I have yet to have any problems, and I have an out of state number.
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Okay so I unlocked my phone cellunlocker.net and everything works fine but when I put in Polish sim (that's where I'm at right now) it's says usim disabled... but same si
worked in England and I have to dial 911 before accessing my phone then everything works fine... anyone know how to fix it
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Yeah so anyone know how to enter a PKU?
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call your carrier
Dan, new way to get the phone to work- call 911
So I just bought my friend a stratosphere off of ebay. Does anyone know if i can just throw my Charge sim card into the stratosphere just to set it up (root, custom rom, etc.?)
The SIM card has nothing to do with root or customization. It's a card that enables LTE service, essentially.
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The SIM card has nothing to do with root or customization. It's a card that enables LTE service, essentially.
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That's not what he was asking.
OP, are you sure you need to have a SIM in the phone to do things on it? If so, you probably would be able to, but I don't know what implications that would have with your account.
I'm dealing with replacements right now and inserting my SIM into the new phone activates the new phone. I don't know if you could run into any issues (such as warranty stuff) by having his phone activated on your account, even for just a short time.
So I think you should be able to physically. I have no idea what consequences, if any, there would be.
If all you want to do is root/rom the phone, you can bypass the setup wizard without needing a sim card. From the main setup wizard screen just go into Emergency dial, then type in *#TESTMODE - that should enable the capacitive buttons so that you can hit the home button to get to the launcher - which should be all you need to do in order to proceed. Hope this helps!
Oh, my bad. I had to read the OP about 3 more times before I finally understood what he was asking.
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Thanks everyone and sorry for any confusion. I ended rooting before getting the sim, then adding the rom n other stuff after. Its up and running like a champ! Thanks again!
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If all you want to do is root/rom the phone, you can bypass the setup wizard without needing a sim card. From the main setup wizard screen just go into Emergency dial, then type in *#TESTMODE - that should enable the capacitive buttons so that you can hit the home button to get to the launcher - which should be all you need to do in order to proceed. Hope this helps!
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Dwitherell's fun fact of the day!
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Good day.
So i purchased a htc one v from the virgin mobile network.
On opening the base compartment i discovered that there was no Sim card area exposed. Instead this version is enclosed with plastic.
I would assume that if i open the device with a screwdriver that there will be a Sim card area. however i'm not sure if it would be enabled.
Secondly, I'm not sure if the virgin mobile software would accept a Sim card.
So i want to know:
1. Will the slot be there and active if i open it?
2. Will it be possible to flash the phone to a different carrier?
Plz give me a detailed response with some sources. I wanna be sure of whether or not it is possible to use this as a gsm device
C.D.M.A
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C.D.M.A
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I know . However i was reading some of the other post and i came across " *#*#4636#*#* ", which brings up a menu allowing me to change the network search preference from CDMA to GSM. COuld you tell me more about how this works?
Hi I've been having this issue ever since I rooted my phone in mid December I've only been receiving 3g not LTE yesterday I updated my nightly and I had 4g but then I updated my roaming using *228 and my LTE stopped working. Can anyone help with this issue or has seen this issue before?
I have gotten a new 4g sim all the options on the settings look correct
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People reported that if you do *228 you kill your 4G and you need a new SIM card.
Yep you need a new SIM
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Thank you guys I just didn't know because this sim card is new and updating the nightly last night didn't work I had it for a few hours but I wasn't getting very good service so I *228 and right after I did that it stopped working
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Go into a vzw corporate store and get a new sim card its free. They made me activate in store they didn't look at my fone they jst check that it works.