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Bounty - Enable International Capability

Hello all! Although I have been a forum follower daily, this is my first post.
I am offering up a bounty of $1000 USD to help me finally resolve the global capabilities of the Verizon I535.
Recently, I purchased this phone, replacing an iPhone, from Verizon in the US. I returned home here to the Dominican Republic and learned that this phone is not capable of connecting to our local networks other than Edge technology.
I started trying all the advanced settings through various ROM's and actually came VERY close to enabling 3G. The signal came on for about 30 seconds and then reverted back to Edge. CM10's ROM was the closest that gave me this option.
So! Who wants to join in this Bounty???? OR, would someone be interested in swapping my I535 for an ATT model??
Thanks everyone and looking forward to the follow up posts!!

dkintzel said:
Hello all! Although I have been a forum follower daily, this is my first post.
I am offering up a bounty of $1000 USD to help me finally resolve the global capabilities of the Verizon I535.
Recently, I purchased this phone, replacing an iPhone, from Verizon in the US. I returned home here to the Dominican Republic and learned that this phone is not capable of connecting to our local networks other than Edge technology.
I started trying all the advanced settings through various ROM's and actually came VERY close to enabling 3G. The signal came on for about 30 seconds and then reverted back to Edge. CM10's ROM was the closest that gave me this option.
So! Who wants to join in this Bounty???? OR, would someone be interested in swapping my I535 for an ATT model??
Thanks everyone and looking forward to the follow up posts!!
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There is a thread in the development forum regarding this...I would suggest going over to that thread and see if what they have will work for you

trafalger888 said:
There is a thread in the development forum regarding this...I would suggest going over to that thread and see if what they have will work for you
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, I did try everything that has been on that forum link.
I found another that I believe is on the right track to what may be missing in enabling true 3G.
This was the quote that caught my attention:
"If it is anything like the Rezound, it comes SIM unlocked from the factory, but the stock TW framekwork may not support the full GSM capabilities yet. CM10 doesn't sim unlock it, it just adds the missing code. "
Again, thanks for any info!

dkintzel said:
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I did try everything that has been on that forum link.
I found another that I believe is on the right track to what may be missing in enabling true 3G.
This was the quote that caught my attention:
"If it is anything like the Rezound, it comes SIM unlocked from the factory, but the stock TW framekwork may not support the full GSM capabilities yet. CM10 doesn't sim unlock it, it just adds the missing code. "
Again, thanks for any info!
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If there possibly is not a fix for this issue, is someone willing to trade a working Global phone for my S3?? Today I looked at a friend who has a Droid Razor that just received an update from Verizon and it works flawlessly. Also, the same friend has a Rezound working too.
Any takers? I'm starting to really HATE this S3 with this issue. It is like being on Dial Up internet service on an old Commodore 64 PC!
Frustrated....

You could buy an unlocked phone for the $1000 bounty.
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skennelly said:
You could buy an unlocked phone for the $1000 bounty.
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Yes, I could, but I was trying to keep my i535. I cant find an ATT model S3 here locally in the DR for anywhere near $1000.
My carrier is Claro and the cost to buy one from them is approx $1485 USD. So, the Bounty is still less.
Good phones here in the DR are better than having gold in your pocket. Literally! People kill each other over technology here, sad but true.
If you want it bad enough - prepare to pay heavily.
You have a phone you would like to sell me then??

Holy cow, that's crazy. No I don't have one to sell you.
Sent from my SCH-I535

dkintzel said:
Yes, I could, but I was trying to keep my i535. I cant find an ATT model S3 here locally in the DR for anywhere near $1000.
My carrier is Claro and the cost to buy one from them is approx $1485 USD. So, the Bounty is still less.
Good phones here in the DR are better than having gold in your pocket. Literally! People kill each other over technology here, sad but true.
If you want it bad enough - prepare to pay heavily.
You have a phone you would like to sell me then??
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If you're looking for an AT&T model why don't you post in the AT&T forum?

You could go to the market and buy what you want/ need for less money......
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[Q] Is SCH-I535v same as SCH-I535

I am buying a verizon galaxy S3 off craigs list and the model number is SCH-I535V , is it the same as SCH-I535 ?
Also what is the best way to unlock it to use with AT&T with most functionality. Please point me to the appropriate "how to"s if possible.
Thanks in advance.

bothambhai said:
I am buying a verizon galaxy S3 off craigs list and the model number is SCH-I535V , is it the same as SCH-I535 ?
Also what is the best way to unlock it to use with AT&T with most functionality. Please point me to the appropriate "how to"s if possible.
Thanks in advance.
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My brother in law received a Verizon replacement and it's SCH-I535v, I guess the V is to identify Verizon model vs others?

buhohitr said:
My brother in law received a Verizon replacement and it's SCH-I535v, I guess the V is to identify Verizon model vs others?
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All US versions of the S3 already have completely different model numbers.

I've never heard of that maybe it means verizon refurbished? and as far as i know you can't unlock it to work with att. You could before but from what i saw he pulled it as it wasnt working well.

fr8cture said:
I've never heard of that maybe it means verizon refurbished? and as far as i know you can't unlock it to work with att. You could before but from what i saw he pulled it as it wasnt working well.
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Wow, I had read sometime back there was some work going on regarding this....so no headway yet huh, must be some lock these guys put up.
I am going to take your advice and stay away from this phone then as I need it to work with ATT here and other gsm networks abroad.

bothambhai said:
Wow, I had read sometime back there was some work going on regarding this....so no headway yet huh, must be some lock these guys put up.
I am going to take your advice and stay away from this phone then as I need it to work with ATT here and other gsm networks abroad.
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Dont quote me on that but even if so it wont work as well as just getting a gsm model.

[Q] Buying European phone to work on Verizon plan?

Hello,
I am looking into purchasing a Galaxy S3, full retail price, in order to preserve my unlimited plan with Verizon. I have a contact in Germany, employed at T-Mobile, who can get me the SIII GT-I9300 at an employee discount. I am on board to get it, however I am concerned about whether Verizon will let me activate and use this phone in the US or not. My German contact talked to a service clerk who said it will work in the US, however I'm not so sure about the legality of it and whatever tricks Verizon might have up their sleeves.
Also, I read something about it being a "GSM" phone and not working on Verizon because it uses "CDMA." Is this true? Does that mean this option is totally out??
Sorry if I sound like a newbie about this! I don't know much about the smartphone world.
Thanks

Don't think the -I9300 will work on Verizon different insides
Edit- I called big red for you. they said no it won't work on Their network.
stripped apart rebuilt with Clean Rom&XdaTechnology!!!

Hulk0069 said:
Don't think the -I9300 will work on Verizon different insides
Edit- I called big red for you. they said no it won't work on Their network.
stripped apart rebuilt with Clean Rom&XdaTechnology!!!
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Absolutely correct because of this...
skaista said:
Also, I read something about it being a "GSM" phone and not working on Verizon because it uses "CDMA." Is this true? Does that mean this option is totally out??
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It would work only for T mobile or AT&T.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

SlimSnoopOS said:
Absolutely correct because of this...
It would work only for T mobile or AT&T.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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My only options are:
1) Buying/giving up my unlimited data for a verizon sIII, which is inferior to the international version
2) Waiting until Verizon comes out with something better at a reasonable price (haha)
3) Buying the phone from my friend, who wont be able to get me the deal for very much longer because he's switching companies in a couple months. Then start up with T-Mobile USA and dump Verizon.
Does anyone have any experience switching to T-Mobile? Any suggestions? Might I have another option in this whole mess?

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When I was in Germany I visited the electronic store to get a vodafone sim card for my (American) Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3. I was able to use text and make and receive phone calls but no data. The problem lies in Verizon software which does not allow adding an APN. All of the European Samsung Galaxy S3's are already unlocked. You may want to have your friend verify. I rooted, unlocked and flashed a rom that now allows me to add APN and my German Vodafone sim card now works.
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Verizon S8+ G955U. BL V3 Can I get All the AT&T Bands Somehow?

Ok so i have a G955U Verizon unlocked S8+. I want to use it on AT&T but i was told that verizon had disabled a few of the AT&T bands. I dont care about rooting, but if i could root and get all the AT&T bands and no bloat ware that would be above and beyond. I would mostly be happy with just having the capability to use all the bands. So i saw PartCyborgRom had a custom rom that has just recently been updated to work with the v3 BL. Would this rom give me access to all of my AT&T bands? Sorry im a newb haha 15+ year forum creeper, first time poster. Need some help guys this new stuff is over my head! Cheers and thanks!
EDIT: I just realized I posted a question in the wrong area. I cant find where to delete it? Sorry mates this is literally my first time ever posting on a forum lol!

Victorymode said:
Ok so i have a G955U Verizon unlocked S8+. I want to use it on AT&T but i was told that verizon had disabled a few of the AT&T bands. I dont care about rooting, but if i could root and get all the AT&T bands and no bloat ware that would be above and beyond. I would mostly be happy with just having the capability to use all the bands. So i saw PartCyborgRom had a custom rom that has just recently been updated to work with the v3 BL. Would this rom give me access to all of my AT&T bands? Sorry im a newb haha 15+ year forum creeper, first time poster. Need some help guys this new stuff is over my head! Cheers and thanks!
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Shoot i just realized questions are not allowed here. Sorry guys new to posting on forums lol! I've been pretty tech savvy my whole life but ive never felt so new to anything in my life. I cannot find where to delete this?

Victorymode said:
Shoot i just realized questions are not allowed here. Sorry guys new to posting on forums lol! I've been pretty tech savvy my whole life but ive never felt so new to anything in my life. I cannot find where to delete this?
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Will be moved to Q&A No prob mate:good::good::good:

Question Verizon booloader

I'm a OP 8t user currently looking at the P7P and I'm trying to figure out if I'm better of buying the unlocked version or if the Verizon variant is allowed to unlock the bootloader.
Anyone have any knowledge on this matter?
Thanks!

If you want to unlock the bootloader & ROOT -NEVER- get a Verizon ANYTHING. I have been on Verizon service forever but besides my first Android in 2010 (the pathetic HTC Droid Eris) and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, I wouldn't EVER get a device from them.

C.Hatfield said:
If you want to unlock the bootloader & ROOT -NEVER- get a Verizon ANYTHING.
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That used to be the general consensus a long time ago but I'm new to verizon and was curious if it had changed. Thanks for the info!

Jon.StatiK said:
That used to be the general consensus a long time ago but I'm new to verizon and was curious if it had changed. Thanks for the info!
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Still the consensus. I have heard that Verizon actually mandates locked bootloaders from any device manufacturer they contract with.

I give my phone upgrades / deals to others on my plan. Even tolerated a cracked 3xl screen for a few years, just because I didn't want Verizon to "fix" it with a locked replacement. Stay away.
C.Hatfield said:
the pathetic HTC Droid Eris
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Hell yeah, Droid Eris. Bringing me back.