I hope this is the correct thread for this. I have a galaxy s3 rooted,running AOSP hurray. My question is do you guys know if the Verizon S3 is data capable in Japan? There is a service that offers a DATA sim card for 1GB. In theory I can just grab a micro sim and slip it in and data will work. Just wondering if this is correct. I only need data on my phone because I use LINE to talk to everyone I know, so voice and calls aren't important. Thanks for the help!!!
Here is the website that has the sims.
http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/english/1gb.html
It should in theory! but i dont know if the same applies in ASOP roms, but if you let me know what rom you are running, i will install in on my phone and see if it runs with GSM services for DATA
Hey that would be great! Im running carbon 1.7 4.2.2, and the included kernel. I think it can be done you just have to use APN manager to switch some things around haha
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With that Rom, you can use GSM, so you shouldnt have any problems
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I use my AT&T LTE SkyRocket as my daily device which requires an LTE Sim Card (I tried the regular sim card with APN settings from xda and it didn't work). I also have a Captivate that is my backup device in case my SR dies or something. I want to switch out my Captivate for a Galaxy Nexus.
Does anyone know if the LTE Sim Card from my SkyRocket will at least work to provide data on the GSM nexus? Or will I need to have AT&T switch my account to HSPA and get a regular SIM card?
PS. I tried searching and found nothing.
Your sim will work fine in the device. You just wont have LTE. 4G isnt bad though. Your cappy is a 3G. I've always been happy with 3G....dont use alot of data
Your simcard would work fine on any phone. But if the phone doesnt support LTE it will just use 4G and if it doesn't support 4G then 3G.
Eating Kitty's in my Skyrocket fueled by CM9
Had simuliar problem
I recently went from a At&t Galaxy S2 I777 to a Galaxy S2 I727 LTE skyrocket myself found my data didn't work once I switched simcard over to the I727 LTE phone , but once I had data switched to LTE data it worked fine
When I bricked my SR, I put my LTE sim in a 3G captivate. It worked fine. I would assume that it is 'backwards' compatible. But that's just a guess. I could put the sim in my older phones to see but I'm lazy.
I was unaware that the SIM controlled the LTE data access... Wouldn't any SIM work?
Granted, they did give me a new SIM when I went from my 3GS to the Skyrocket, but that may just be since I got it in the store rather than online.
Yeah kinda surprised me when my data would't work on my skyrocket , but I used my same ole sim card in it , with standard data and it just would not work , but did learn the lte data will work on another phone and show data , but when you go from standard data to a LTE phone it won't , lol , once I changed over to LTE data and useing the same simcard , it work's fine now.
But but as far as the answer to the question (( Can you use LTE sim Card in a non_LTE device? )) answer look's like yes , but it won't work going from a standard data sim card unless you change the APN setting's..
I have tested my Skyrocket SIM in my backup phone, which is a Dell Venue and it worked fine. The Venue was purchased unlocked from Dell. I do not know if that makes any difference.
I never could get it to work in my old back flip. But that is an old outdated p.o.s.
I was able to use it on iPhone 3gs
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Thanks everyone for your replies. This solidifies my decision to sell my Captivate (used as a backup device) and buy a Galaxy Nexus from Play store.
Now the only thing I will have to decide is which one I will make my primary device:
1) Skyrocket (w 8MP camera)
2) Nexus (w pure Google)
This will be a tough decision since I use my phone camera a LOT and thus the 8MP shooter is important, BUT I also really really really want to install CM9 Black Ice ROM onto the Nexus. I guess I'll find out once I can scrape together enough money for the Nexus.
Thanks again (and feel free to chime in on my SkyRocket vs Nexus dilemma if you want)
I tried using these settings with an ATT Tilt 2/Rhodium and an LTE sim From an iPhone 5. I was able to get the phone and texting to work but not data. I was at a loss until I read this post on the android central forum where the data plans are not compatible... http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-iii/224898-there-difference-between-lte-sim-3g-sim.html
So now I find myself wondering if the data plan for a Tilt 2 will work in an iPhone 5...
[edit] I confirmed with AT&T that the iPhone 5 data plan is not compatible with an AT&T Tilt2. The Tilt 2 needs a regular "smartphone" plan. Not sure what the difference is.
So I know there have probably been a million and one posts about this but I can't really find any straight answers after searching for a bit.
I have a rooted Verizon S3 running the latest CleanROM rom and I'm going to be heading over to Portugal in a couple weeks. I was wondering if I can grab a Vodafone SIM card and use voice and data on my phone? Is it just plug and play? Do I need to change APN numbers? Do I need to talk to Verizon and have them unlock it? Will this even work?? Any help is greatly appreciated.
I found this article that says I can't use data, but is that only on a non-rooted device without changing APN numbers, or can you just not use international data no matter what?
Thanks!
Your search skills suck my friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29640360
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Ok all I'm a newbie here so don't hate on me please.
My problem is that I cannot receive MMS and have no data other than WIFI??
I just rooted a Galaxy S3 (Verizon) SCH-I535, 4.1.2, Build#JZ054K.I535VRBMA2.
I set up the phone GSM/UMTS and am using an AT&T sim card from my old phone (HTC Inspire), the sim card that was in my inspire was on of the large kind that did not fit the Galaxy so the guy at Best Buy had a little stapler looking thing that actually cut it to the right size?? I don't know if that has anything to do with my problem or not? I don't think so since I CAN use the phone for calls and text messages, but you guys are the pro's. UPDATE: I did go to AT&T and get the proper sim card.
I used ODIN 307 and a file named-root66_VZW_I535VRBMA2_nowipe.tar.md5, to root the phone. I installed APN Manager Pro and Titanium Backup, both paid apps. I made APN Manager a system app in Titanium Backup just like I have read in other forums.
I have tried to use my old HTC settings for the APN and various others I have found online, including NET10 but nothing seems to work! I still can't receive MMS or network data??
If anyone can help me to figure this out I would greatly appreciate your help!
Thanks in advance!!
That's not gonna work...
665natas said:
Ok all I'm a newbie here so don't hate on me please.
My problem is that I cannot receive MMS and have no data other than WIFI??
I just rooted a Galaxy S3 (Verizon) SCH-I535, 4.1.2, Build#JZ054K.I535VRBMA2.
I set up the phone GSM/UMTS and am using an AT&T sim card from my old phone (HTC Inspire), the sim card that was in my inspire was on of the large kind that did not fit the Galaxy so the guy at Best Buy had a little stapler looking thing that actually cut it to the right size?? I don't know if that has anything to do with my problem or not? I don't think so since I CAN use the phone for calls and text messages, but you guys are the pro's. UPDATE: I did go to AT&T and get the proper sim card.
I used ODIN 307 and a file named-root66_VZW_I535VRBMA2_nowipe.tar.md5, to root the phone. I installed APN Manager Pro and Titanium Backup, both paid apps. I made APN Manager a system app in Titanium Backup just like I have read in other forums.
I have tried to use my old HTC settings for the APN and various others I have found online, including NET10 but nothing seems to work! I still can't receive MMS or network data??
If anyone can help me to figure this out I would greatly appreciate your help!
Thanks in advance!!
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You're attempting to use an AT&T sim card in a Verizon device. Setting the device to use GSM/UMTS instead of CDMA/LTE while using an AT&T sim card that has been modified to fit a Verizon slot still wont work... it's still a Verizon device. AT&T and Verizon may both use the same frequency bands of 850 MHz and 1900 MHz for 3G, and 700 MHz for LTE, but their commonality ends there. To my knowledge you can't get what you're trying to do here to work. Even if you could get it to work, it would likely not be an easy task.
If you want your Verizon SCH-I535 to work, you'll need to use a Verizon sim card with an active Verizon Wireless plan.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news man... but its not gonna work.
EatheMeek said:
You're attempting to use an AT&T sim card in a Verizon device. Setting the device to use GSM/UMTS instead of CDMA/LTE while using an AT&T sim card that has been modified to fit a Verizon slot still wont work... it's still a Verizon device. AT&T and Verizon may both use the same frequency bands of 850 MHz and 1900 MHz for 3G, and 700 MHz for LTE, but their commonality ends there. To my knowledge you can't get what you're trying to do here to work. Even if you could get it to work, it would likely not be an easy task.
If you want your Verizon SCH-I535 to work, you'll need to use a Verizon sim card with an active Verizon Wireless plan.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news man... but its not gonna work.
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Actually I did get it to work....somewhat. I downloaded the app HiAPN Global for the play store, made it a system app and viola! I now have data and MMS, HOWEVER it is not good by any means. All of my MMS come across as group messages and the data is EDGE at best.
I am wondering if I need to flash a new ROM and recovery....bootloader?? I'm kinda lost with all the information out there but cant seem to find my exact situation.
665natas said:
Actually I did get it to work....somewhat. I downloaded the app HiAPN Global for the play store, made it a system app and viola! I now have data and MMS, HOWEVER it is not good by any means. All of my MMS come across as group messages and the data is EDGE at best.
I am wondering if I need to flash a new ROM and recovery....bootloader?? I'm kinda lost with all the information out there but cant seem to find my exact situation.
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You will only get EDGE. i used to use at&t Sim in Verizon S3.
The way I got data to worm was flash CM10 stable FROM AT&T Version (i747) to the Verizon version (i535)
That doesn't mean ALL roms will work like that. You don't have to believe me that it worked as some people will say "You can't flash a att ROM on a Verizon phone".
Some Roms have MULTICARIER support. Try one of those. But again, you will not get any speeds faster than EDGE. Verizon has those bands locked for US carriers, but there unlocked for over seas. (Weird huh)
Edit: IM NOT TELLING YOU TO GO FLASH A AT&T SLECIFIC ROM. ALL IM SAYING IS I USED A AT&T VERSION OF CYANOGENMOD TO GET MY DATA WORKING.
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Does everything work? Internet? MMS? Etc...
I flashed a Samsung phone to cricket back in the day and never could get MMS to work.
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yes everything work
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Not 4g though, correct?
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no 4g but the 3g it really fast tho faster than the 4g I had with sprint on my s2
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Mrhunter13 said:
no 4g but the 3g it really fast tho faster than the 4g I had with sprint on my s2
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Is this something you are willing to train an individual on? I am familiar with boost and Page Plus and would like to learn Verizon Prepaid and Straightalk.
I can give tips just can't really talk about thevway to do it on here
So here it is a month since the last post.
I got a T-Mobile sim and and thinking of switching to their $30 plan.
how is everything on straight talk with the d2vzw?
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still good ...but I updated to the s4 ...
I would definitely be more interested in Straight talk than T-Mobile.
What should my first step be?
Sent from my Last Ever Samsung Device.
u need a straight talk donor phone and Verizon 3g donor phone to pull the information from
Mrhunter13 said:
u need a straight talk donor phone and Verizon 3g donor phone to pull the information from
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Does my S3 count as the vzw donor phone, or do i need to acquire two more phones?
Sent from my Last Ever Samsung Device.
no to thye vzw s3 ...u need the cheap lg220c or any straight talk phone thats on the verizon towers...and a verizon 3g phone to pull all your information to write to the target phone
Flashing and programming
Flashing does not seem to be what I'm looking for from what I read. I hope no one minds i still ask here.
I have a HTC Desire CDMA running custom ROM CyanogenMod and have gotten a number from an old straight talk phone switched to it with the service. Straight talk support says their system shows a successful number change, My activation number *22890 was not programing my phone successfully. They said I may need to format my phone, obviously I don't want to do this but I have backups and what not, unfortunately I couldn't seem to figure it out so I started formatting things. My question was and is what was I missing what do i need to know about custom ROMS or other setting that was and is preventing me from programming this phone?
A finger in the right direction is much obliged.
u have to be on a stock rom cm roms disable the programing code
Omg thank you for replying, Ill put the stock back on, after the initial CDMA program I can get another Custom ROM?
yea ..its just the cm roms ,aopk and aosp roms that u can't do it with ...any stock based rom u can
I have pm'd you. I have an unrooted phone Galaxy S3 i535 I would like to put on straight talk.
I need help
I have a galaxy s3 straight talk but is was not scanned at the register is what straight talk customer service telks me I bought it off craigs list online and they will not activate it. I was wondering if flashing it would help me use it w another carrier or what could I do
remote flash request
Mr. Hunter13,
Thanks for stepping out with this thread. I would like a remote flash on my SCH-I535 to pageplus. I have an existing number/account with them that I would like transferred over to the new Galaxy SIII. The existing account is set up for a droid X2, should you need any donor information. The S III phone is unlocked and has a stock SIM. If you're able to help me out, I would be happy to donate to support your efforts.
Also, I have generally been happy with Pageplus. But I would also appreciate advice if you have a recommendation for a different company that this model works better with.
Thanks!
Rob
I have a VZW Galaxy S3 that is rooted, running the latest SlimKat ROM (probably not important, but just in case). I have a T-mobile nano sim that I was thinking of activating for a month just to test out their service and see if I wanna switch.
Would it be as simple as activating the SIM card online and popping it in my phone? Is there anything else I need to do? Like maybe something with APNs?
Thanks!
skytbest said:
I have a VZW Galaxy S3 that is rooted, running the latest SlimKat ROM (probably not important, but just in case). I have a T-mobile nano sim that I was thinking of activating for a month just to test out their service and see if I wanna switch.
Would it be as simple as activating the SIM card online and popping it in my phone? Is there anything else I need to do? Like maybe something with APNs?
Thanks!
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You might have to add a T-Mobile apn, but I know that when I switched carriers and then flashed a new rom, the apns were automatically set for that carrier. Maybe you can reflash the system and see if the apn gets automatically set.
Sent from my Unlocked SCH-I535 running whatever rom I've chosen for the day.
skytbest said:
I have a VZW Galaxy S3 that is rooted, running the latest SlimKat ROM (probably not important, but just in case). I have a T-mobile nano sim that I was thinking of activating for a month just to test out their service and see if I wanna switch.
Would it be as simple as activating the SIM card online and popping it in my phone? Is there anything else I need to do? Like maybe something with APNs?
Thanks!
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It'll work immediately, but you won't get anything more than edge data.
BadUsername said:
It'll work immediately, but you won't get anything more than edge data.
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I moved my mother's plan over to my Sim Unlocked razr m, and she gets the equivalent to 4g. It's called H+. I've never heard of it until recently, but it's roughly the same speed.
Sent from my Unlocked SCH-I535 running whatever rom I've chosen for the day.
poppers162 said:
I moved my mother's plan over to my Sim Unlocked razr m, and she gets the equivalent to 4g. It's called H+. I've never heard of it until recently, but it's roughly the same speed.
Sent from my Unlocked SCH-I535 running whatever rom I've chosen for the day.
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You won't get that with this phone.