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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.
I am switching from AT&T to Sprint and I just purchased the Unlocked Nexus 5 on Google Play. What exactly do I have to do in order to activate my phone on the Sprint Network? I am used to just popping my SIM card into the new phone and it works but I know Sprint is a CDMA network and does not use SIM cards.
1. How do I get the phone activated on Sprint
2. Will it run just as good on Sprint as it would on AT&T? It will still work with LTE right?
jedinegotiator said:
I am switching from AT&T to Sprint and I just purchased the Unlocked Nexus 5 on Google Play. What exactly do I have to do in order to activate my phone on the Sprint Network? I am used to just popping my SIM card into the new phone and it works but I know Sprint is a CDMA network and does not use SIM cards.
1. How do I get the phone activated on Sprint
2. Will it run just as good on Sprint as it would on AT&T? It will still work with LTE right?
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Sprint does not have a byod line as far as I know unless you are going prepaid. Nobody knows yet if any of the mvnos will activate the nexus 5. You could always get an Iphone or something on your new line and sell it to cover your nexus cost and then some.
For a new line it would be much easier just to buy from sprint for $49.
Coverage/LTE will depend on your area but yes it will work.
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Sprint does not have a byod line as far as I know unless you are going prepaid. Nobody knows yet if any of the mvnos will activate the nexus 5. You could always get an Iphone or something on your new line and sell it to cover your nexus cost and then some.
For a new line it would be much easier just to buy from sprint for $49.
Coverage/LTE will depend on your area but yes it will work.
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According to this page the Unlocked version will work on Sprint:
http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-release-date-unlocked-model-will-run-sprint-network-1452872
I probably will get an iPhone or something just to sell it since I will be able to get a new phone on contract pricing but I still need to know how to actually activate my Nexus when I get it. I was thinking about getting the $50 Nexus through Sprint but I am afraid if I do that I it will not be the exact same model. I don't want any Sprint bloatware on my phone and I don't want to get updates later than the rest. I also want to make sure the phone I get is heavily supported by developers. There is just too many unknowns on the Sprint model that I am scared to get it.
So anyway, do I just call Sprint to activate my device?
jedinegotiator said:
According to this page the Unlocked version will work on Sprint:
http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-release-date-unlocked-model-will-run-sprint-network-1452872
I probably will get an iPhone or something just to sell it since I will be able to get a new phone on contract pricing but I still need to know how to actually activate my Nexus when I get it. I was thinking about getting the $50 Nexus through Sprint but I am afraid if I do that I it will not be the exact same model. I don't want any Sprint bloatware on my phone and I don't want to get updates later than the rest. I also want to make sure the phone I get is heavily supported by developers. There is just too many unknowns on the Sprint model that I am scared to get it.
So anyway, do I just call Sprint to activate my device?
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There is no 'sprint' model they are the same device. So to activate you will need to get a sim card from sprint and then you can either chat, call, use the online activation or go to the store to get set up.
lafester said:
There is no 'sprint' model they are the same device. So to activate you will need to get a sim card from sprint and then you can either chat, call, use the online activation or go to the store to get set up.
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How do you get a sim without going to a store? I see no where online to order one.
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According to this page the Unlocked version will work on Sprint:
http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-release-date-unlocked-model-will-run-sprint-network-1452872
I probably will get an iPhone or something just to sell it since I will be able to get a new phone on contract pricing but I still need to know how to actually activate my Nexus when I get it. I was thinking about getting the $50 Nexus through Sprint but I am afraid if I do that I it will not be the exact same model. I don't want any Sprint bloatware on my phone and I don't want to get updates later than the rest. I also want to make sure the phone I get is heavily supported by developers. There is just too many unknowns on the Sprint model that I am scared to get it.
So anyway, do I just call Sprint to activate my device?
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Solutions Etcetera said:
How do you get a sim without going to a store? I see no where online to order one.
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To get a SIM, either go into the Sprint store. Or go online to the chat (you'll need an existing Sprint acct for this).
To activate, just call the big S and give them the info that they ask for
There's a thread going about this already that has some good info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507893
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There is no 'sprint' model they are the same device. So to activate you will need to get a sim card from sprint and then you can either chat, call, use the online activation or go to the store to get set up.
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So there is nothing different? No sprint bloatware? And is it unlocked?
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So there is nothing different? No sprint bloatware? And is it unlocked?
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Correct. There's one APK that all of the phones have though. Sprint Hidden Menu. I wouldn't consider it bloatware though.
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Cheater912 said:
Correct. There's one APK that all of the phones have though. Sprint Hidden Menu. I wouldn't consider it bloatware though.
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Sorry but just to be clear, Sprint will sell an unlocked phone? Has that ever been done before? Do you have a source? Not to discredit you but it seems that I should just buy it from Sprint instead of Google Play if there is no real differences. I just want to be sure.
jedinegotiator said:
Sorry but just to be clear, Sprint will sell an unlocked phone? Has that ever been done before? Do you have a source? Not to discredit you but it seems that I should just buy it from Sprint instead of Google Play if there is no real differences. I just want to be sure.
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I don't have a source atm, but that's all I've heard around the forums. You need to start a 2 year contract to get the phone at their low price though ($50 I think?). They're selling an off-contract one for $400 too. Same device all around.
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Cheater912 said:
Correct. There's one APK that all of the phones have though. Sprint Hidden Menu. I wouldn't consider it bloatware though.
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So is it the sim card that creatures this apk? Because if you order it from the play store it obviously will not come with that apk.
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mjs2011 said:
So is it the sim card that creatures this apk? Because if you order it from the play store it obviously will not come with that apk.
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I'm pretty certain it does come with it.
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jedinegotiator said:
Sorry but just to be clear, Sprint will sell an unlocked phone? Has that ever been done before? Do you have a source? Not to discredit you but it seems that I should just buy it from Sprint instead of Google Play if there is no real differences. I just want to be sure.
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This is the first time they have ever done it. This also means that the phone will be updated directly by google, with no carrier approvals/delays- which is also unprecedented for CDMA.
I myself am very surprised more people are not talking about this.
I stopped at a Sprint store today and asked about activating a phone bought from Google directly and they said it couldn't be done? Is that the case? I have about 5 months remaining on my contract with Sprint before I go on to another carrier.
mumbles202 said:
I stopped at a Sprint store today and asked about activating a phone bought from Google directly and they said it couldn't be done? Is that the case? I have about 5 months remaining on my contract with Sprint before I go on to another carrier.
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It's been confirmed that you can activate this phone on Sprint. The guys at the store didn't know what they were talking about.
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robber said:
This is the first time they have ever done it. This also means that the phone will be updated directly by google, with no carrier approvals/delays- which is also unprecedented for CDMA.
I myself am very surprised more people are not talking about this.
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Yeah it seems like this would be big news. Its also the first sprint tri band phone to be released unless you count the few sprint g2s out in the wild.
mumbles202 said:
I stopped at a Sprint store today and asked about activating a phone bought from Google directly and they said it couldn't be done? Is that the case? I have about 5 months remaining on my contract with Sprint before I go on to another carrier.
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Good deal. Will order a SIM tomorrow. So 1 device, all 3 carriers? Perfect.
Tried chat last night, and then calling in today but getting the run around. Was told I had to go corporate repair store; called store and was told that they don't normally stock SIM cards and that they won't have a N5 compatible one for a while until there shipment of phones comes in. I have sero account but this is the first time it has been an issue getting service.
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do you know if the tmobile nexus 5 is unlocked?
Duban said:
do you know if the tmobile nexus 5 is unlocked?
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Yes it is.
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Duban said:
do you know if the tmobile nexus 5 is unlocked?
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All Nexus 5's are carrier unlocked!
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aooga said:
Yes it is.
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have you tried with another sim card?
Duban said:
have you tried with another sim card?
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Yes with AT&T.
Duban said:
have you tried with another sim card?
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its the same exact phone that google play sells. you can pop any gsm micro sim in it, itll work.
simms22 said:
its the same exact phone that google play sells. you can pop any gsm micro sim in it, itll work.
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thank you very much, a friend will send me to the U.S. but bought it on tmobile.
Duban said:
thank you very much, a friend will send me to the U.S. but bought it on tmobile.
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depending on your carriers lte, you might not be able to get lte. there is a european variant with differing lte bands. but again, it might be fine as well.
simms22 said:
depending on your carriers lte, you might not be able to get lte. there is a european variant with differing lte bands. but again, it might be fine as well.
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I just need 3G, 1900 band
Duban said:
I just need 3G, 1900 band
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3G you will have
Duban said:
thank you very much, a friend will send me to the U.S. but bought it on tmobile.
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There is 2 different Nexus 5's. There's the D820 which is the T-Mobile, At&t, Sprint version and then there's the D821. You can always check and find out what bands your carrier supports to make sure you get the right version.
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The TMo version probably does not come with a sim card ejector tool. Might want to order one on eBay or Amazon while you wait or else you'll find yourself with a new phone and no way to put in your sim
skusa93 said:
The TMo version probably does not come with a sim card ejector tool. Might want to order one on eBay or Amazon while you wait or else you'll find yourself with a new phone and no way to put in your sim
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it comes with it.
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it comes with it.
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Ah that's cool. When I tried Sprint the one I got didn't have the tool but their service was so terrible I just bought a Play Store phone anyway :good:
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Ah that's cool. When I tried Sprint the one I got didn't have the tool but their service was so terrible I just bought a Play Store phone anyway :good:
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i bought mine at a tmobile the day they got them in, mine had one in the box.
are they the same phone same bands? im planning to buy the tmobile version and unlock it to use it with att? would i still get lte with att?
HRodMusic said:
are they the same phone same bands? im planning to buy the tmobile version and unlock it to use it with att? would i still get lte with att?
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its the same device, exactly. only at the play store you can by the 32gb version as well. yea, you can get tmo, sprint, and att lte on it.
simms22 said:
its the same device, exactly. only at the play store you can by the 32gb version as well. yea, you can get tmo, sprint, and att lte on it.
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thats fantastic, is it possible to unlock? or does it come unlocked already?
I bought mine from T-Mobile it is only 16gb but I'm getting a meenovo SD card reader I would just get one from the play store in the end you are paying less
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spinninbsod said:
I bought mine from T-Mobile it is only 16gb but I'm getting a meenovo SD card reader I would just get one from the play store in the end you are paying less
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i would get it from the playstore but im getting an exceptional deal on this tmobile version.
just gotta make sure all nexus 5 are factory unlocked.
HRodMusic said:
thats fantastic, is it possible to unlock? or does it come unlocked already?
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all nexus devices are always unlocked. and the bootloader is very easy to unlock as well, since google made it as easy as a 3 word code to do(fastboot oem unlock).
simms22 said:
all nexus devices are always unlocked. and the bootloader is very easy to unlock as well, since google made it as easy as a 3 word code to do(fastboot oem unlock).
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perfect! ive played around with a nexus 5 before great phone! just wanted to make sure it was unlocked before i pulled the trigger on it!
I bought the playstore version and am using it with Tmobile. I have issues with connecting to tmobiles LTE. It takes 5-10 minutes to connect and is always switching from lte to h+ to 3g. Tmobile told me it is because it is the playstore version. They also told me Samsung does a better job than LG with their WiFi modem.
HRodMusic said:
are they the same phone same bands? im planning to buy the tmobile version and unlock it to use it with att? would i still get lte with att?
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All phones are the same unless you are outside USA
jgarozzo said:
I bought the playstore version and am using it with Tmobile. I have issues with connecting to tmobiles LTE. It takes 5-10 minutes to connect and is always switching from lte to h+ to 3g. Tmobile told me it is because it is the playstore version. They also told me Samsung does a better job than LG with their WiFi modem.
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Your LTE issue might be a defective, settings or regional issue. I have been a electronics seller and I left the job because I hate telling lies to customers. Whenever I hear of a representative misleading a customer, it reminds me that freasking job
There's a huge chance also that the Representative doesn't know anything about what he is selling/supporting or the tech involved with it. Even on google customer service...
There are only 2 different N5 (D820/ D821) US models are D820. A hardware difference implies a variation on the model # and yours is D820.
i bought the phone and LTE is working like a charm! success!
There is like 15 threads about this. This community has search. Next time use it
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Tmo LTE has been flawless on my 32gig
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yeah will report back next week with the update..