Hi guys.
So i was given an cdma S3 as a present.
Now I do not know what network it belongs to.
Is there a way I can
a) Find out if its verizon or sprint?
b) Unlock it ?
c) wild question.... Can it be changed to GSM
Thanks
To find out the carrier that it belongs to: Settings - About Phone - Model Number. Go to Google and then type in the model number ... Voila! You cannot switch to GSM.
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schooner said:
Hi guys.
So i was given an cdma S3 as a present.
Now I do not know what network it belongs to.
Is there a way I can
a) Find out if its verizon or sprint?
b) Unlock it ?
c) wild question.... Can it be changed to GSM
Thanks
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You can use a CDMA S3 on GSM networks. I am using one right now. If you pop your GSM SIM card in the phone, you will have service to make calls and text. Getting data is a bit trickier.
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ProtheusIRC said:
You can use a CDMA S3 on GSM networks. I am using one right now. If you pop your GSM SIM card in the phone, you will have service to make calls and text. Getting data is a bit trickier.
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But there is no where to put the sim card
schooner said:
But there is no where to put the sim card
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Then you have the Sprint S3 and are out of luck. Sorry.
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ProtheusIRC said:
Then you have the Sprint S3 and are out of luck. Sorry.
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Ah ok fair enough.
So this phone is more less useless
schooner said:
Ah ok fair enough.
So this phone is more less useless
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Well, no. Sprint has prepaid plans, right? And with WiFi its a small tablet. There are tons of thing to do with it. If you don't want it, I can give you my mailing address
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ProtheusIRC said:
Well, no. Sprint has prepaid plans, right? And with WiFi its a small tablet. There are tons of thing to do with it. If you don't want it, I can give you my mailing address
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Is there really no sim card under the battery on the Sprint S3? I wasn't aware of that but clearly so since I don't own one.
SlimSnoopOS said:
Is there really no sim card under the battery on the Sprint S3? I wasn't aware of that but clearly so since I don't own one.
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From what I've read, Sprint does not use Sim cards. I could be wrong though.
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The lte sim card is built in, under the center mid cover. Unfortunately, I have never tried to rrplace one with a prepaid.
I can, and have, flashed them to boost mobile and page plus. Talk and text is easy using wifi to update the profile, but data better than 1x is trickier, and requires a "friend".
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So... I bought an unlock code because ATT was being an asshat and refused to give me an unlock code despite their promise to give me one.
I bought the code from cellunlocker, and I've tried all the methods except using a different sim. They all give me the same result: "The old pin you typed is not correct".
Do I have to use a different sim or is something terribly wrong with my phone? I'm going to China next week and I plan to use my phone.
Different Sim. Non att Sim
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xcrazydx said:
Different Sim. Non att Sim
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So basically I need to find a TMo user?
iandr0idos said:
So basically I need to find a TMo user?
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Tmo or simple mobile. Simple mobile sims are just a dollar on ebay or about 2-5 in craigslist. That is of course if you dont have friends on tmo.
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Haha I'll find someone tomorrow at school. XD
Thanks!
Still doesn't work! I've tried all the methods! D:
Was I supposed to select Galaxy S II or Galaxy S II LTE?
iandr0idos said:
Still doesn't work! I've tried all the methods! D:
Was I supposed to select Galaxy S II or Galaxy S II LTE?
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Should've selected galaxy sII LTe I727
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Yeah that's what I selected.
Strange. I've sent an email to support, but knowing support desks, they will probably be idiots.
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Can anyone tell me what the code is to check if I'm Sim unlocked?
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You can use a sim card from another carrier. The sim card Doesn't need to be activated.
*#7465625#
I would know. I just unlocked. XD
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I keep being a fc when I use that code
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Huh. Then just test with another SIM card. I don't know why you keep FCing.
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Non AT&T sim card is the best way to check. If no network unlock prompt then you're good to go.
The 7465625 code doesn't always report correctly on SR.
cschmitt said:
Non AT&T sim card is the best way to check. If no network unlock prompt then you're good to go.
The 7465625 code doesn't always report correctly on SR.
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So should I keep trying it, or will it always FC?
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Decepticaons said:
So should I keep trying it, or will it always FC?
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The codes don't always work for all phones. You will be better off trying a different sim. I got a prepaid T-mobile sim at my local mall for $10 and it came with alot of minutes (can't remember how many) or some people claim they have got the prepaid kits from Ebay (don't know about that one).
hi, guys i just bought a brand new sgs from craiglist and the guy said it was unlocked to tmobile but i think he lied althought the phone is great in perfect working condition...my t-mobile sim card is not activating the phone.
is it possible to get this phone on working tmobile's network?
i been searching couldnt find a answer.
No.. u got duped... lol.. j/k I know there was work to get it done but all they could get was voice no data.. search is your friend... otherwise you could sell it to me
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Dra$tiK said:
No.. u got duped... lol.. j/k I know there was work to get it done but all they could get was voice no data.. search is your friend... otherwise you could sell it to me
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i just post it on craiglist today
How much you buy it for?
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luke1333 said:
How much you buy it for?
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i paid 450 for it..
funny how t-mobile tech support keep telling me the phone should work if i unlocked it...
droidkidd said:
i paid 450 for it..
funny how t-mobile tech support keep telling me the phone should work if i unlocked it...
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Did you unlock it?
SIM/carrier unlock should be different from bootloader unlock?
Do we have a way of getting this phones unlock code - or does this not apply to this device?
..CDMA device. Regardless if unlocked for another SP will not work on a GSM locked network in the US. GSM networks system will not recognize the CDMA IMEI.
My Nexus will be here tomorrow and I'm wanting to sign up with AIO's $60 plan. On their site it is asking for an IMEI. My concern is that the new Nexus IMEI may not be compatible with their 4g network. Has anyone else had success with AIO? I don't want to be stuck on 3g. Should I be seeking an IMEI from another device as a work-around? If so, what device, and where? My current phone is a 1st gen HTC Evo with sprint. Any help and advice is much appreciated!
Ive been wondering the same thing also.
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1stx2 said:
Ive been wondering the same thing also.
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They're using AT&T's network, I'm on it right now and get HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE. Works 100% fine. Used the same SIM card on my nexus 4 and had great service.
Rarscaryfrosty said:
They're using AT&T's network, I'm on it right now and get HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE. Works 100% fine. Used the same SIM card on my nexus 4 and had great service.
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I've also wondered if AIO's LTE (AT&T) will work on the N5. So you have the N5 and it is working no problem? How are the speeds on LTE and HSPA+ (yes i know they throttle, just wondering how it feels)??
Rarscaryfrosty said:
They're using AT&T's network, I'm on it right now and get HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE. Works 100% fine. Used the same SIM card on my nexus 4 and had great service.
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Unfortunately i don't have have a Sim to swap. I'm wondering if I order one using the IMEI from the new Nexus 5 will I be able to access 4g? Or will I be bumped to 3g because the Nexus 5 does not show up in their system?
Using Aio SIM from my N4 with not so good reception where I live and getting decent speed.
FYI, the N4 wasn't in their system either and needed the EMEI to activate.
Activating a nexus 5 on aio will be a cake walk. Nothing like the problems people over on sprint are having.
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doubleatheman said:
Activating a nexus 5 on aio will be a cake walk. Nothing like the problems people over on sprint are having.
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I hope so. I can't wait to ditch sprint
So here's the situation. I plan on activating on Sprint. Then waiting until my contract expires and then heading to T-Mobile. Anyone know of any issues I might run into. I would think it would be as simple as a SIM card swap.
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uknowwhoiam76 said:
So here's the situation. I plan on activating on Sprint. Then waiting until my contract expires and then heading to T-Mobile. Anyone know of any issues I might run into. I would think it would be as simple as a SIM card swap.
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The only thing that you might have to do is manually enter the T-Mobile APN. Probably not though, I have a Sprint N5 and my APN's were set automatically when I put in my T-mobile Sim.
uknowwhoiam76 said:
So here's the situation. I plan on activating on Sprint. Then waiting until my contract expires and then heading to T-Mobile. Anyone know of any issues I might run into. I would think it would be as simple as a SIM card swap.
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Simple as a SIM swap. I bought a Sprint nexus 5 and am running it on straight talk with no issues. Just needed a reboot. You might have to add the correct APN settings for your carrier. But that is pretty straight forward.
Ok thanks for the info. I just wanted to make sure. Didn't want to accidentally lock it to Sprint somehow.
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