Hi can I
flash verizon sg3 to boost mobile ?
Not sure if you can but if you had a sprint GS3 you probably can.
jmxc23 said:
Not sure if you can but if you had a sprint GS3 you probably can.
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Yeah I already know that, but I'm not in the sprint sg3 section for a reason!
I need to know. can Verizon sg3 be flashed to boost?
jackrabbit72380 said:
Yeah I already know that, but I'm not in the sprint sg3 section for a reason!
I need to know. can Verizon sg3 be flashed to boost?
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No [email protected]#t that's why I said that if you had a sprint GS3 you can. So far there hasn't been anyone who has successfully pull it off mainly because of the fact that boost is own by sprint therefore uses sprint's network.
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Not sure if you can but if you had a sprint GS3 you probably can.
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No [email protected]#t genius!
Look what you asking for is very difficult to pull off and you are not the only one who asked this question. The most that have been accomplished was 3G data and the basic talk and maybe even text if you google it you will only find stuff from June to December 2012. You might have to check the sprint sg3 section to see if their methods apply to all GS3 variants since they are still active in that department.
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MetroPCS does not have this phone listed in it's list of flashable phones.
How might I get this working? If I were to get my hands on a MetroPCS ROM for another android device, is it possible I could piece together a working ROM? Or does anyone have any other ideas?
It's currently set up for Sprint (clean ESN for Sprint, not that it matters much for what I'm trying to do).
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one rom for 1 phone doesn't work for another. it requires work to port
Yep, I got that. I was more asking if there is something I can get from an existing metropcs ROM to clue me in onto what changes to make.
If I reset the SPC, upload a metropcs PRL, and I'm assuming change any wap settings to use metropcs's internet... is that enough? Or is there really more to it than that?
mverrilli said:
Yep, I got that. I was more asking if there is something I can get from an existing metropcs ROM to clue me in onto what changes to make.
If I reset the SPC, upload a metropcs PRL, and I'm assuming change any wap settings to use metropcs's internet... is that enough? Or is there really more to it than that?
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the answer is no.
WiMAX isn't even on MetroPCS. It uses LTE. There is just way too much difference in terms of radios and frequencies.
zephiK said:
the answer is no.
WiMAX isn't even on MetroPCS. It uses LTE. There is just way too much difference in terms of radios and frequencies.
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Ahhh. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll activate on Sprint then. Anything to get away from AT&T right now, service in my areas has been horrible for months.
Metropcs nexus S`
Well obviously the 4g portion of it is different.
Now the evdo and supposedly 3g should work on are where metropcs has it.
Its no problem otherwise you can do everything you can with the nexus, just at a slower Internet speed.
You should probably be able to follow a tutorial for a samsung phone.
Is it possible to get an unlocked CDMA Nexus S so that I can use it with Metro PCS. Which brings up another question, would Metro PCS allow me to use the Nexus S on their service?
Technically, the Nexus S as well as the Nexus S 4G are "unlocked" and can be rooted with no special hacks. I would imagine that MetroPCS can develop their own ROM along with a radio and make it available on their site if users choose to do that. I don't believe there is anything in Sprint's contract which would cause a lawsuit for doing that.
The question is if MetroPCS will allow this phone on their network... it's up to them but I don't see why not, as they don't make money on phones anyway (I think)
obsanity said:
Technically, the Nexus S as well as the Nexus S 4G are "unlocked" and can be rooted with no special hacks. I would imagine that MetroPCS can develop their own ROM along with a radio and make it available on their site if users choose to do that. I don't believe there is anything in Sprint's contract which would cause a lawsuit for doing that.
The question is if MetroPCS will allow this phone on their network... it's up to them but I don't see why not, as they don't make money on phones anyway (I think)
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Why would MetroPCS make a ROM for a phone that is unsupported? They'd have to go to Google to make a compatible phone in the first place.
Why would they spend money on making a ROM for the Nexus S? That just makes no sense. A radio is also not open-sourced. Radios can only be created by Samsung or Google for the Nexus S.
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Whoever asked the thread said nothing about ROMs. He asked if an unlocked nexus s could be flashed over to metro which it should be able to.
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Whoever asked the thread said nothing about ROMs. He asked if an unlocked nexus s could be flashed over to metro which it should be able to.
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Hey guys I have ns4g just about everything works except for mms..if you want mms you have to use whatsapp...so if you guys can build a metro rom for the ns4g that will be great
Hi can anyone tell me if this phone can be flashed to boost or or T-mobile or another provider?
honestly jus twantot know if I can flash my phone from vsw to boost.
I know boost don't use phones with sim cards any more atlease thay just tell me that on the phone but thay have the gs3 as there latest device and my phone currently has a vsw sim card in it im realy new to this.
I have not been able to find anything on flashing to boost but I know boost is part of sprint network.
I need someones knolaheable help.
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Hi can anyone tell me if this phone can be flashed to boost or or T-mobile or another provider?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013647
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2215825
Try these for starting points. May be more, but I recalled seeing these threads. I know there's also a bounty to unlock a couple of the other GSM bands.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013647
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2215825
Try these for starting points. May be more, but I recalled seeing these threads. I know there's also a bounty to unlock a couple of the other GSM bands.
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thanks but all I see here is how to make it a vsw prepayed and im not sure if that even legal.
jackrabbit72380 said:
thanks but all I see here is how to make it a vsw prepayed and im not sure if that even legal.
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The first link was to flash to T-Mobile. The 2nd link was flashing to prepaid verizon.
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The first link was to flash to T-Mobile. The 2nd link was flashing to prepaid verizon.
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Yeah sory I was manly jus twondering what all is possible its nice to know I can flash to prepayed or T-Mobile but honestly what I realy want to do is flash it to boost. I should have been more clear sorry. but I'm sort of confused because boost tech support says they don't use SIM cards anymore. and the latest device on there network is a Samsung Galaxy s3. so I'm not sure. is there both a gsm and cdma versions of the sg3? I believe the sg3 on boost network is a sprint version.
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Yeah sory I was manly jus twondering what all is possible its nice to know I can flash to prepayed or T-Mobile but honestly what I realy want to do is flash it to boost. I should have been more clear sorry. but I'm sort of confused because boost tech support says they don't use SIM cards anymore. and the latest device on there network is a Samsung Galaxy s3. so I'm not sure. is there both a gsm and cdma versions of the sg3? I believe the sg3 on boost network is a sprint version.
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Boost uses Sprint phones because they are owned by Sprint. I am pretty sure Verizon phones can not be flashed to boost. To my knowledge Sprint phones don't use removable SIM cards do a flash would not be possible
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if this is the wrong spot please move...question i have the s3 from verizion i535 non rooted running update 4.1.2..how do i get this phone to work on att and are net 10 or tmobile..sorry i dont know...can i do this with out flashing or rooting..thanks
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no I cant be done point blank..are can I root then switch it? if so do you have a link so I can learn to root it..
Questions and request for assistance go in the Q&A section not in the General section.
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The short answer is no it can not be done Verizon is a cdma phone the other is a GSM phone.
Have a great day!
Post #48. If you do not have data, you need to root and edit your APNs using the steps on the first page. Highest speeds you'll get for T-Mobile/AT&T are Edge (2G).
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The short answer is no it can not be done Verizon is a cdma phone the other is a GSM phone.
Have a great day!
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Actually, there is a GSM setting on the phone, and from my understanding, the GS3 is a world phone, and I think the I535 has the proper antennas to work on AT&T's 4G network, but I may have to look into that. It was something me and one of my coworkers were gonna try, but never got around to and he is now in the military, he had a AT&T GS3, me a Verizon, and we were gonna SIM swap and see if it worked. Hardware seems to support it would, but the big question is why?
edfunkycold said:
Questions and request for assistance go in the Q&A section not in the General section.
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The short answer is no it can not be done Verizon is a cdma phone the other is a GSM phone.
Have a great day!
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gsm would be with the sim card right? I have a micro sim in my phone...
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Actually, there is a GSM setting on the phone, and from my understanding, the GS3 is a world phone, and I think the I535 has the proper antennas to work on AT&T's 4G network, but I may have to look into that. It was something me and one of my coworkers were gonna try, but never got around to and he is now in the military, he had a AT&T GS3, me a Verizon, and we were gonna SIM swap and see if it worked. Hardware seems to support it would, but the big question is why?
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Unless there's a breakthrough in this bounty thread, highest speeds you'll see on AT&T or T-Mobile are Edge. Hardware supports "up to" HSPA in other countries given differences in frequencies. Not sure I get your question of "why?" though. Samsung made this phone to support virtually every carrier in the US and it makes more sense to hardware lock (or carrier lock or whatever the technical term is) phones to only have access to most common frequencies in that region.
My question as to why is to the whole carrier swap. When you sign a new contract, you get a new phone, adding a customer owned device doesn't change plan price, but does maintain the upgrade eligibility. As far as I know, the major players haven't started releasing specs on next years devices. So, why the want to take a Verizon GS3 to AT&T is what i'm wondering.
Agreed, although I could understand if he said T-Mobile it makes good sense on their new plans. This just isn't a good idea trying to bring it to AT&T
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My question as to why is to the whole carrier swap. When you sign a new contract, you get a new phone, adding a customer owned device doesn't change plan price, but does maintain the upgrade eligibility. As far as I know, the major players haven't started releasing specs on next years devices. So, why the want to take a Verizon GS3 to AT&T is what i'm wondering.
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Oh, ok I follow you now. I'm sure they'll elaborate if they feel the need.
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Agreed, although I could understand if he said T-Mobile it makes good sense on their new plans. This just isn't a good idea trying to bring it to AT&T
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Yea, I always thought AT&T had similar pricing as Verizon (expensive) but I'm not one to inquire into folks personal decisions on switching carriers with this phone. I'm only interested in doing so when I travel overseas. Everyone has different needs, you know?
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I have read there's no issue using the phone overseas.
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screwyluie said:
Agreed, although I could understand if he said T-Mobile it makes good sense on their new plans. This just isn't a good idea trying to bring it to AT&T
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Well tmobile is my 1st choice but i just wanted to cover all my bases...btw thanks guy...recap it can work buy simply putting the sim card in the phone but to get data i must root it...?
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I have read there's no issue using the phone overseas.
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That's the good part, I just need to travel lol
ultralow said:
Well tmobile is my 1st choice but i just wanted to cover all my bases...btw thanks guy...recap it can work buy simply putting the sim card in the phone but to get data i must root it...?
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Yup, same process for AT&T and T-Mobile so long as you have the respective sim. I'm unsure if you can edit and save APNs on stock which is why I say if you have no data then you need to root for the method I linked to. You can get calls easily on stock, just have to adjust Network Mode accordingly.
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Getting 4G Speed On unlocked Verizon s3 on Straight Talk
i have only been getting 2g speeds on my unlocked verizon s3 from straight talk i believe i have the tmobile sim card from them my apn setting i believe are correct because im getting the 2g speeds. does anyone know what i have to do to get the 4G speeds working?
i have read that if you have a verizon phone on straight talk you can only get edge data is this true?
ody12 said:
Getting 4G Speed On unlocked Verizon s3 from Straight Talk
i have only been getting 2g speeds on my unlocked verizon s3 from straight talk i believe i have the tmobile sim card from them my apn setting i believe are correct because im getting the 2g speeds. does anyone know what i have to do to get the 4G speeds working?
i have read that if you have a verizon phone on straight talk you can only get edge data is this true?
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your using a Verizon s3? i dont think you can unlock the sim... im not 100% sure but i think you have the international version.. if you look under the battery there is a model number. if it say SCH-I535 then you have the verizon. and i think sprint is l710 . and what color is the sim card from straight talk
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your using a Verizon s3? i dont think you can unlock the sim... im not 100% sure but i think you have the international version.. if you look under the battery there is a model number. if it say SCH-I535 then you have the verizon. and i think sprint is l710 . and what color is the sim card from straight talk
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yes it sais under the battery SCH-I535V it is the international version and the sim card color is white
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yes it sais under the battery SCH-I535V it is the international version and the sim card color is white
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and the one on the other side of it there is another one i think.
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and the one on the other side of it there is another one i think.
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the other side of what? the sim? its pink
ody12 said:
the other side of what? the sim? its pink
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yeah you have tmobile sim.. but im not 100% sure but i think the gs3 only gets 1x but i would try the att sim and see if you have a difference.. do like speed test via speedtest.net and then compare
Sorry
The i535 doesn't have the radios in it to work with T-Mobile 3G or 4G.
I dont think the international version even supports 4G LTE
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The i535 doesn't have the radios in it to work with T-Mobile 3G or 4G.
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OK thanks anyway i here now that ST works with cdma and i just need to buy a network access code that's what they told me when i emailed them so ill look into that hopefully like that i can get my 4g working
Well?
ody12 said:
OK thanks anyway i here now that ST works with cdma and i just need to buy a network access code that's what they told me when i emailed them so ill look into that hopefully like that i can get my 4g working
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So did you do that and did it work? I have the same problem and I gotta get this figured out. Edge is cold dookie.
How did you get your sch-i535 working on straight talk I cant get it going with a T-Mobile sim or AT&T sim from straight talk
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verizon and straight talk
Check out Mrhunter. He is tha man
I haven't tried it yet, have you? I've been in school lately so I haven't got around to doing it yet. When I get a chance I'll do it and let you know.
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So did you do that and did it work? I have the same problem and I gotta get this figured out. Edge is cold dookie.
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I haven't tried it yet, have you? I've been in school lately so I haven't got around to doing it yet. When I get a chance I'll do it and let you know.
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How did you get your sch-i535 working on straight talk I cant get it going with a T-Mobile sim or AT&T sim from straight talk
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I got mine working and 2 others. (Well everything working exept the 4g) Exactly which part are you stuck at?
I did it
ody12 said:
I haven't tried it yet, have you? I've been in school lately so I haven't got around to doing it yet. When I get a chance I'll do it and let you know.
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I'm tellin you this works man. I was leary about it at first because all I have ever heard is that its impossible to get anything but edge on straight talk with a Verison S3. Its not true. This guy knows exactly what he is doing it took about 30 min from start to finish but what he did worked perfect. No 4g but 3g works like a charm. I highly recommend this for anyone needing it. heres the link to the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=250809
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I'm tellin you this works man. I was leary about it at first because all I have ever heard is that its impossible to get anything but edge on straight talk with a Verison S3. Its not true. This guy knows exactly what he is doing it took about 30 min from start to finish but what he did worked perfect. No 4g but 3g works like a charm. I highly recommend this for anyone needing it. heres the link to the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=250809
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What's this link? I don't think you posted the correct link?
here
ody12 said:
What's this link? I don't think you posted the correct link?
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just email this dude and look at his posts on here.
[email protected]
electrojas said:
just email this dude and look at his posts on here.
[email protected]
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Thanks, I did send him an email but that link you posted its not a link to one of his posts?
Got 3g
I had mine done about a week ago and its still working perfect. I know how to unlock the bootloader root custom recovery and flash the ROM and all that on this phone but for the life of me I couldnt figure this one out. Mrhunter knows.
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Thanks, I did send him an email but that link you posted its not a link to one of his posts?
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Forgive me I thought I copied and pasted the link that I found it on. Im sorry dude. When I go to the page this is what shows up in my address bar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508090 but your right that doesnt go to this link......wierd man. Just go to Verizon Galaxy S3 Q&A forum and its like just a few posts down.
I have a vzw gs3, and wanted to know what other carriers i can use it on. thanks in advance
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I have a vzw gs3, and wanted to know what other carriers i can use it on. thanks in advance
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There are a lot of threads on this and I believe that the consensus is that while possible, there will be issues with mobile data. Depending on which carrier you're looking at there is a good chance that you will not have access to 3G or 4G mobile data. This is because the Verizon version of this device does not support all of the radio frequencies you'd need to use AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. There is a lot more to the story though and you should find/read those other threads because there are many.
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I have a vzw gs3, and wanted to know what other carriers i can use it on. thanks in advance
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There are a lot of threads on this and I believe that the consensus is that while possible, there will be issues with mobile data. Depending on which carrier you're looking at there is a good chance that you will not have access to 3G or 4G mobile data. This is because the Verizon version of this device does not support all of the radio frequencies you'd need to use AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. There is a lot more to the story though and you should find/read those other threads because there are many.
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I'm almost sure it can be used on most pre paid carriers. IE: straight talk, page plus and so on. But you are correct in saying that bringing it to another carrier like T-Mobile or att it won't work sadly like it should
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