im from india and i want to buy some cdma phones over ebay.com! Now i just wanna know those CDMA android phones,which can be sim unlocked easily for any international CDMA carrier use like reliance and tata here in india!!
*it should be having a Sim slot*
anujkhurana said:
im from india and i want to buy some cdma phones over ebay.com! Now i just wanna know those CDMA android phones,which can be sim unlocked easily for any international CDMA carrier use like reliance and tata here in india!!
*it should be having a Sim slot*
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That depends, As CDMA doesnt uses sims for anything other then LTE data here. You should be able to unlock them easy enough but I would not expect it to be 100%
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That depends, As CDMA doesnt uses sims for anything other then LTE data here. You should be able to unlock them easy enough but I would not expect it to be 100%
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bro its like i have samsung epic touch 4g which is without sim.Just tell few phones which is with a Sim SLOT.its pain in the ass if we wanna use here!!
anujkhurana said:
bro its like i have samsung epic touch 4g which is without sim.Just tell few phones which is with a Sim SLOT.its pain in the ass if we wanna use here!!
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Does your carrier use GSM? (sim cards)
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Does your carrier use GSM? (sim cards)
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No Sir,CDMA.TATA indicom and Reliance are two cdma carrier in my country.Im using tata right now!!!
anujkhurana said:
No Sir,CDMA.TATA indicom and Reliance are two cdma carrier in my country.Im using tata right now!!!
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Ok then most Verizon or Sprint phones will work as they are the only CDMA carriers really left in the states right now. Until they upgrade to GSM networks.
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Ok then most Verizon or Sprint phones will work as they are the only CDMA carriers really left in the states right now. Until they upgrade to GSM networks.
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brother i know all will work but the requirement is the phones with a "SIM SLOT" and which is easily unlock-able because if i wanted to use a SIM-FREE phone,its expensive here and its add up to my cost and no one will buy it because people here want it simple!! Just put the sim and talk!!
anujkhurana said:
brother i know all will work but the requirement is the phones with a "SIM SLOT" and which is easily unlock-able because if i wanted to use a SIM-FREE phone,its expensive here and its add up to my cost and no one will buy it because people here want it simple!! Just put the sim and talk!!
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Look your issue is that the one with a sim card on cdma use the sim for data only. They don't use it for calls as the dialer only works with one or the other. As for easily unlockable that depends on if the carrier is willing to unlock it. It sounds like you are trying to do this on as a business and if that is the case you will find no help here.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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Look your issue is that the one with a sim card on cdma use the sim for data only. They don't use it for calls as the dialer only works with one or the other. As for easily unlockable that depends on if the carrier is willing to unlock it. It sounds like you are trying to do this on as a business and if that is the case you will find no help here.
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no man im not doing any kinda business but what i meant,if i sell this phone after 2-3 years then no will buy it!!!
for example HTC thunderbolt has a sim slot...do you know how to unlock it from international use?
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So are all verizon Rhodium phones CDMA with GSM only when out of country?
Which meaning at the moment have no HARD-spl and are able to flash?
I've added some custom apps to my phone which is from verizon and is not flashed. So i was just curious.
Thanks,
Alfredo
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So are all verizon Rhodium phones CDMA with GSM only when out of country?
Which meaning at the moment have no HARD-spl and are able to flash?
I've added some custom apps to my phone which is from verizon and is not flashed. So i was just curious.
Thanks,
Alfredo
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If you call Verizon (and have their service for awhile, in good standing) they will guide you to unlocking the SIM slot 'for use outside of the country'. Once unlocked, it will work with TMobile, AT&T and any other GSM provider in the US that doesn't do IMEI checking, or that allow the TP2 on their network, in which IMEI checking wouldn't be a problem.
Anyways, get the unlock code for your device (specific to your device) from Verizon, scroll to SETTINGS on the homescreen, click ALL SETTINGS, click PERSONAL, click SECURITY and enter the unlock code they gave you and your phone will SIM unlock itself.
As for Hard-SPL, I haven't seen anything about it yet.. but I haven't been searching, since the phone already does what I'd like it to with simple cab installs.
I hope this helps!
-mak
Yeah ive had verizon for a good amount of years now. So i might give that a try. and yeah. I agree about hard SPL.
Are there any other advantages to unlocking the sim card other then being able to change services?
I am still new with all this, and unaware the advantages of unlocking the SIM card.
Curious for In Country and Out of country.
Like what are benefits of it while still in the states?
and what are the benefits if i go to canada? does this mean i don't have to pay extra for the plan while in canada to make phonecalls/texts/data?
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Anyways, get the unlock code for your device (specific to your device) from Verizon, scroll to SETTINGS on the homescreen, click ALL SETTINGS, click PERSONAL, click SECURITY and enter the unlock code they gave you and your phone will SIM unlock itself.
-mak
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I believe you may be incorrect on that, check this out, I have yet to verify this my self but from what I have read here and other places the GSM will be unlocked for use overseas. This way you can use another country's SIM card instead of Verizon's SIM (expensive rates) while overseas for an extended period of time.
There are now several threads in several forums about this.
What people often leave out when they talk about what their phone can do is what carrier they have it on.
With Verizon, when you SIM Unlock the phone you can toss in any SIM and it'll work. I personally have a UK SIM and works fine in the US on my Verizon TP2 unlocked. Others have reported using TMobile (US) or AT&T (US) SIM's just fine in their Verizon TP2's after unlocking.
Sprint TP2's come unlocked but will NOT register at all on US carriers (even with a foreign SIM).
--Chris
Oh so i have to somehow get a hold of another sim card?
nowwww i get it.
so unless i plan on actually going out of country there really is no point in unlocking my phone.
SlashX1896 said:
Oh so i have to somehow get a hold of another sim card?
nowwww i get it.
so unless i plan on actually going out of country there really is no point in unlocking my phone.
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I unlocked mine, just in case I ever decide to leave Verizon to go to Tmobile or AT&T (yeah, right lol).. or for when I upgrade, it makes it more universal when it comes time to sell it.
It costs you nothing if you're a Verizon customer in good standing, I'd unlock it just in case
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Yeah good point. I was more curious on flashing purposes, but TBH i have no use to flash it. Though once the markeplace comes out, im assuming its going to be like the iphones appstore? and hoping in time we find ways to "jailbreak" or something to get them free, thats always fun lol.
Now i do travel to canada a lot. But unlocking it has no use unless i actually pay for the plan and a sim card? I know verizon offers a plan for it, but i dont got that much to where il pay extra for the plan was just curious.
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Now i do travel to canada a lot. But unlocking it has no use unless i actually pay for the plan and a sim card? I know verizon offers a plan for it, but i dont got that much to where il pay extra for the plan was just curious.
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some folks over at PPCGeeks pointed out that in some situations, it might be cheaper to just buy a prepaid sim card when traveling abroad, as the prepaid cards could prove to be a cheaper alternative to verizon's international roaming rates through verizon's sim card, included with the Rhodium.
Alright, thanks i'll look into that.
the problem with going to canada is the sim card has nothing to do with their network. it is still CDMA in canada and while you may have an unlocked phone and different sim card, verizons network will still pick up your phone and charge you accordingly.
gt3dan said:
the problem with going to canada is the sim card has nothing to do with their network. it is still CDMA in canada and while you may have an unlocked phone and different sim card, verizons network will still pick up your phone and charge you accordingly.
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If you have an unlocked phone and a different SIM card in, if you set it to GSM mode Verizon won't/can't charge you for using it in Canada.
Hope thatyour right iamrobk, elsewise im confused.
Hey fellas,
I am travelling abroad to india for a vacation. Can I insert a Indian GSM Sim in my note 5 and have it working.... Or will it not? I know documentation says Verizon note 5 supports international GSM. But is the note 5 Sim unlocked ... If not I have to buy another unlocked phone before I leave.. I know it's a noob question..but jus wanted to make sure.
Thanks for any input !!
anilpalepu said:
Hey fellas,
I am travelling abroad to india for a vacation. Can I insert a Indian GSM Sim in my note 5 and have it working.... Or will it not? I know documentation says Verizon note 5 supports international GSM. But is the note 5 Sim unlocked ... If not I have to buy another unlocked phone before I leave.. I know it's a noob question..but jus wanted to make sure.
Thanks for any input !!
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I actually called CS with the same question. While they won't Sim unlock the phone they will be happy to offer you to purchase the global data plan which seems to be a very feesable option seeing as how we all have boatloads of money falling out of our pockets and good samaritan Verizon goes out of their way to clean up the streets cause who wants all that dirty money laying around?
Jokes aside, while you will be able to switch sims and make phone calls and texts, data might be an issue cause you will need to change the apns. At least this is what I gathered from my conversation with customer service.
Sent from my SM-N920V
toskabab said:
I actually called CS with the same question. While they won't Sim unlock the phone they will be happy to offer you to purchase the global data plan which seems to be a very feesable option seeing as how we all have boatloads of money falling out of our pockets and good samaritan Verizon goes out of their way to clean up the streets cause who wants all that dirty money laying around?
Jokes aside, while you will be able to switch sims and make phone calls and texts, data might be an issue cause you will need to change the apns. At least this is what I gathered from my conversation with customer service.
Sent from my SM-N920V
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Oh ok.. I guess I will be satisfied with calls and texts as long there are no hiccups there..guess I will use wifi wherever available..
Thanks for the info and quick reply.. Appreciate it.
anilpalepu said:
Hey fellas,
I am travelling abroad to india for a vacation. Can I insert a Indian GSM Sim in my note 5 and have it working.... Or will it not? I know documentation says Verizon note 5 supports international GSM. But is the note 5 Sim unlocked ... If not I have to buy another unlocked phone before I leave.. I know it's a noob question..but jus wanted to make sure.
Thanks for any input !!
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It comes Sim unlocked. I'm using it on att network
jacky37 said:
It comes Sim unlocked. I'm using it on att network
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Thanks..
Obviously you have international phone. You can use it anywhere in the world.
markzuekarly said:
Obviously you have international phone. You can use it anywhere in the world.
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It's not really that simple, but best of luck on your trip and let us know how the phone works.
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toskabab said:
It's not really that simple, but best of luck on your trip and let us know how the phone works.
Sent from my SM-N920V
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Yeah will report back next week with the update..
On most carriers my phone is not compatiable what do I need to do to get this phone onto any network? I had it unlocked by a very well respected website plz help o and the model isSM-G 955U I JUST bought the straight talk BYOB can anybody help greatly appreciated
Go back to that respectable company that gave you the unlock code and asked them why.You paid for a service and you didn't get what you expected.That should have been your first step. They will check with you 1st if the phone is really unlocked or not.Good luck.
Your device might be a CDMA one. Thus, you will not be able to use it on all networks.
What is the network of the SIM card you are trying to use?
RossTeagan said:
Your device might be a CDMA one. Thus, you will not be able to use it on all networks.
What is the network of the SIM card you are trying to use?
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All of the North America (Snapdragon) S8 (and plus) have all NA bands, including CDMA. It's the Exynos (European and Asian) variants that do not support CDMA.
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Your device might be a CDMA one. Thus, you will not be able to use it on all networks.
What is the network of the SIM card you are trying to use?
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I have ATnT t mobile sprint and Verizon from straight talk came in a their byob but I thought the s8 is cdma gan and lte
Pr3vo5t said:
I have ATnT t mobile sprint and Verizon from straight talk came in a their byob but I thought the s8 is cdma gan and lte
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You are correct. The S8 is CDMA capable.
USCC S8 is unlocked out the box, I had s6 that work on ATT and Tmobile by go into setting -> connect -> force it switch to Global/GSM. The problem I have with all these CDMA phone unlock for GSM is can't get MMS and the most annoying thing is someone in the state call it kept thinking as internaltional call. Example like 201xxxxxxxxx, the phone think 20 is from Egypt.
Hopefully, S8 is will do what iPhone can..... fix the area code issue.
cam30era said:
All of the North America (Snapdragon) S8 (and plus) have all NA bands, including CDMA. It's the Exynos (European and Asian) variants that do not support CDMA.
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So basically the new S8 should support both CDMA and GSM right?
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Pr3vo5t said:
I have ATnT t mobile sprint and Verizon from straight talk came in a their byob but I thought the s8 is cdma gan and lte
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What is the exact message your device displays when inserting an att card?
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So basically the new S8 should support both CDMA and GSM right?
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Correct for the US (snapdragon) version. The Exynos version does not support CDMA.
Edit: See posts #10 and #12 below for clarification from @zelendel.
cam30era said:
Correct for the US (snapdragon) version. The Exynos version does not support CDMA.
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That depends on where in the US you are. All devices in my state are Euro devices and none are the US model. Even the Straight talk devices are Euro models.
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That depends on where in the US you are. All devices in my state are Euro devices and none are the US model. Even the Straight talk devices are Euro models.
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Really? I didn't know that. My understanding was that all major US carriers were only selling snapdragon variants. And the big box stores, as well.
Would you mind sharing what state you are in, and who sells the Exynos version in the US?
Thanks....
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Really? I didn't know that. My understanding was that all major US carriers were only selling snapdragon variants. And the big box stores, as well.
Would you mind sharing what state you are in, and who sells the Exynos version in the US?
Thanks....
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I live in Alaska. As for the major US carriers. Yeah well we have ATT and verizon just got here but they are both thinking about leaving (not the first time) People in this state prefer Companies founded in the state so our biggest carrier is GCI. I am used by alot of devs to get the "good" devices without them having to pay stupid shipping. But you can walk into any store here and buy the euro device. Even walmart.
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I live in Alaska. As for the major US carriers. Yeah well we have ATT and verizon just got here but they are both thinking about leaving (not the first time) People in this state prefer Companies founded in the state so our biggest carrier is GCI. I am used by alot of devs to get the "good" devices without them having to pay stupid shipping. But you can walk into any store here and buy the euro device. Even walmart.
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Amazing (as in good). Thanks for setting the record straight.
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Amazing (as in good). Thanks for setting the record straight.
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Glad I could help. It freaked me out as well the first time I found this out. Being here gave me the ability to get a Samsung devicewith a snapdragon chip and an unlockable bootloader. Mid you that was a few generations ago but I keep tabs on what they are offering in case someone hits me up to get them one.
Also helps that there is no sales tax here.
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What is the exact message your device displays when inserting an att card?
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It just says mobile network not available and the network is a circle with a / through it. It reads the sim cards just for some odd reason its not doing what it should do
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It just says mobile network not available and the network is a circle with a / through it. It reads the sim cards just for some odd reason its not doing what it should do
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Try to use another SIM card from a GSM provider (att or tmob) and at the same time, insert your present SIM card in another device to see if it works.
or if you fix the issue already, let me know
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It just says mobile network not available and the network is a circle with a / through it. It reads the sim cards just for some odd reason its not doing what it should do
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Check your imei. If it is wiped you won't be able to connect
Uhuuu. That would be bad. IMEI can be wiped only by a custom rom correct? Bad or wrong recovery etc.
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Check your imei. If it is wiped you won't be able to connect
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Uhuuu. That would be bad. IMEI can be wiped only by a custom rom correct? Bad or wrong recovery etc.
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Depending on the device. Samsung devices are known for self corruption. That has been their MO since windows mobile.
It shows what my imei is and it says my phone number and everything just not be no service circle
I've already gotten the unlock code from AT&T. The unlock instructions say to use a non AT&T Sim card. What Sim card do I use? And where can I buy it? Thanks!!
US phone, you can use any other company. Go hit up a cell store at your pick. Where r u located?
In in the US, Virginia specifically. So since VZ is the other major option in my area I can go to a store and buy just a sim card with no hassle?
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In in the US, Virginia specifically. So since VZ is the other major option in my area I can go to a store and buy just a sim card with no hassle?
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You dont need to buy one just ask anyone you may know not on at&t does not have to be an active sim
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You dont need to buy one just ask anyone you may know not on at&t does not have to be an active sim
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Indeed. Don't buy a new one, no need to pay for it. You need the non-AT&T SIM card for only a few minutes so you can perform the unlock process.
LWH.31752 said:
In in the US, Virginia specifically. So since VZ is the other major option in my area I can go to a store and buy just a sim card with no hassle?
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Nice lived in Johnson city Tn for years. Spent a lot of time in Bristol and Abingdon working.
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Nice lived in Johnson city Tn for years. Spent a lot of time in Bristol and Abingdon working.
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Fascinating. I don't live too very far from those areas. Where are you now?
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You dont need to buy one just ask anyone you may know not on at&t does not have to be an active sim
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Indeed. Don't buy a new one, no need to pay for it. You need the non-AT&T SIM card for only a few minutes so you can perform the unlock process.
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So I just use the non AT&T Sim only as long as the unlocking process takes, eh? So that means I put my current Sim back in it? And if that's the case, will I be able to use my phone in areas with little or no AT&T coverage without having to swap out Sims?
Did I mention that this is my first time unlocking a phone? LoL
LWH.31752 said:
So I just use the non AT&T Sim only as long as the unlocking process takes, eh? So that means I put my current Sim back in it? And if that's the case, will I be able to use my phone in areas with little or no AT&T coverage without having to swap out Sims?
Did I mention that this is my first time unlocking a phone? LoL
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yea you have to Use another carrier sim to get the popup to come up to enter the unlock code. Then u can put att sim back in..
You will have to swap the sims to use each carrier......
I am in a the wonderful state of vermont now lol
So if you have to swap Sims, I may as well buy the non AT&T Sim and use it for the unlocking process, as well, right?
Vermont, you say? Never been. I'll take your word that it's wonderful.
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So if you have to swap Sims, I may as well buy the non AT&T Sim and use it for the unlocking process, as well, right?
Vermont, you say? Never been. I'll take your word that it's wonderful.
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You could yes as if u want [email protected] network u have to use their sim and say if u want to use T Mobile You insert their sim
So yea if you say want to use theirs as if you dont have signal and plan on purchasing their "plan"
So, technically, if you use the non AT&T Sim you would have to pay to use their network? Wow, should have saw that coming. Lol Nothing is free. Well now I feel kind of stupid. Oh well, live and learn I suppose.
LWH.31752 said:
I've already gotten the unlock code from AT&T. The unlock instructions say to use a non AT&T Sim card. What Sim card do I use? And where can I buy it? Thanks!!
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u dont need a different SIM to test if is unlocked.
simply, open the dialer
dial: #7465625*638*#
enter the code u received thats specific to your device, then it should say unlock successful.
hope this helps ya.
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u dont need a different SIM to test if is unlocked.
simply, open the dialer
dial: #7465625*638*#
enter the code u received thats specific to your device, then it should say unlock successful.
hope this helps ya.
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It said unlock successful. Does that mean that it's permanently unlocked?
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It said unlock successful. Does that mean that it's permanently unlocked?
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yes. now, keep in mind, as this is the AT&T variant, its unlocked for GSM only .so if ur switching carriers, make sure it says GSM. Sim cards that use CDMA wont work like Verizon or Sprint.
mixxxk said:
yes. now, keep in mind, as this is the AT&T variant, its unlocked for GSM only .so if ur switching carriers, make sure it says GSM. Sim cards that use CDMA wont work like Verizon or Sprint.
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Well, I can't switch carriers. Not sure I'd want to anyway. But other than being able to switch to any carrier (and have to pay to do so) is there no other benefits of unlocking a phone?
Not really. It just allows other carriers to work. And it will have a higher resale value as it's not just tied to AT&T.
Oh ok. Thanks for the info. I can say I learned something, if nothing else.
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Well, I can't switch carriers. Not sure I'd want to anyway. But other than being able to switch to any carrier (and have to pay to do so) is there no other benefits of unlocking a phone?
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Well, it it's unlocked, able to use any other GSM networks now, functionally it is now a 'universal' phone, as most out of US carriers are GSM. That is one important need for me.
Is there anyway to unlock the sim card for the new phone
Huh? If your talking about to changing sims to a new phone you have to call Metro, its always been like that.
That's odd because I have an Obama sim that works in every phone I put it in. I'm going to use a metro and Obama sim for the free hotspot
Yeah I am confused as well.
as far as a SIM card being locked, thats to the carrier, right?
If you are not changing carriers cant you move it from any phone to any phone you like?
parakleet said:
Yeah I am confused as well.
as far as a SIM card being locked, thats to the carrier, right?
If you are not changing carriers cant you move it from any phone to any phone you like?
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Metro requires sim changes to be done over the phone. Its locked to the IMEI. If on Metro you have to call each time you want to change phones. Its always been like this.
Other Carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc you can just swap the sim.
hyelton said:
Metro requires sim changes to be done over the phone. Its locked to the IMEI. If on Metro you have to call each time you want to change phones. Its always been like this.
Other Carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc you can just swap the sim.
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He's not a Metro customer. He's using a free subsidized government phone plan/service.
Mentioning Metro in the thread title likely means that it's a Metro device
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He's not a Metro customer. He's using a free subsidized government phone plan/service.
Mentioning Metro in the thread title likely means that it's a Metro device
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Post #3 says he's going to be using both goverment sim and Metro sim
Yeah I figured it out just had to use my metro app and inputted new imei