Currently I have a Unlimited iPhone data plan with AT&T. I wanted to test an android phone and purchased a Nexus 5 unlocked. I just added the WAP. And settings and the phone works okay with LTE. I wanted a bigger phone a purchased a galaxy Note III intetwnional version unlocked but when I popped the SIM in the note Data does not seem to work. I tried the WAP Apr setting and the AT&T phone App setting and still nothing.
PS. I have a Solavei Sim which I used to also test the 3 phones and data was working with all 3
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Maybe you'll need to contact AT&T because maybe you used your SIM with tooo many different phones/IMEI numbers
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Maybe you'll need to contact AT&T because maybe you used your SIM with tooo many different phones/IMEI numbers
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thanks I will try that, I'm even scare about contacting them since they have taken the UNLIMITED data twice from me. I don't think that theyfor any chance give it back to me for a third time. But I can try to purchase a new SIM and try.
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Hello, I bought an unlocked version of the sensation originally from bell to use on AT&T. I had an iPhone 4 which had a mini sim and went to AT&T to switch it out, they gave me a normal sim but the data didn't work. I went there today to ask them about it and they tried to manually put in the APN settings, but had no luck. Does anyone know what the problem may be? Thanks in advance.
Do you guys think this is AT&T's problem? Could it be a problem with the sim change because I got text on the new phone saying"thank you for upgrading your phone" could it have taken away the data?
Just call them and check. You should be able to add the unlimited non smartphone data for $15 and still get the same 3g speeds. Tell them you switched to a dumb phone and give the sensation imei if they ask. Their system won't be able to recognize that you are using a smartphone.
If you need apn settings let me know, the default wap.cingular should work fine.
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Now you can use your S3 with DATA while roaming without having to root it! the new update allows you to add APN. So for people like me who travel a lot and are complete stock, YAY
That's cool and about time! haha would you care to post a screenshot? I'm just curious of what the APN settings now look like.
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That's cool and about time! haha would you care to post a screenshot? I'm just curious of what the APN settings now look like.
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Here you go! I havnt put a SIM in, that's why its not highlighted. but once you put one in. you can add whichever your network takes!
So if I understand this correctly, if I travel to Europe, I can just buy a local SIM card, insert, and be able to use data? No unlocking, rooting, etc?
Thanks!
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So if I understand this correctly, if I travel to Europe, I can just buy a local SIM card, insert, and be able to use data? No unlocking, rooting, etc?
Thanks!
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Yes Sir!
Wish this option can be added to custom ROMs
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Wish this option can be added to custom ROMs
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jelly Beans rom has this option if you really want it on a custom rom, i believe synergy has it too!
Wait a minute on S3 Google
The S3 works in Europe at least at Vodafone (UK) and France that I've tested. However, until the recent update in the last few weeks you still CANNOT edit the APN. The default APN works with the 3rd party SIM but ONLY for phone calls and text and NOT DATA.
I know this to be correct as my wife has the S3 and we were in UK and France in the last few weeks. The new update that was pulled last week for some other issues (Sumnsung / Verizon), will be re-released and it should allow the APN to be edited / created.
On my NOTE II, the update 2 months ago allows me to edit the APN now. Thus, I've successfully used it now for Phone, text and DATA on a VodaFone SIM.
To edit the APN with the correct details, do a search on google for UK VODAFONE APN settings or something like that. Pick the contract or PAYG (Pay as you go) settings as appropriate.
HOWEVER even for the NOTE II since the last update there are still 2 bugs.
1. The NOTE II still gives the no VERIZON sim code error (although the error is passive and can be ignored)
2. The NOTE II does not yet support being a HOTSPOT with the VodaFone (or any 3rd party SIM). The bug is that it tries to connect to Verizon to authorize the phone for the Hotspot enablement (which it shouldn't when it's on a 3rd party SIM).
Verizon are getting there.
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The S3 works in Europe at least at Vodafone (UK) and France that I've tested. However, until the recent update in the last few weeks you still CANNOT edit the APN. The default APN works with the 3rd party SIM but ONLY for phone calls and text and NOT DATA.
I know this to be correct as my wife has the S3 and we were in UK and France in the last few weeks. The new update that was pulled last week for some other issues (Sumnsung / Verizon), will be re-released and it should allow the APN to be edited / created.
On my NOTE II, the update 2 months ago allows me to edit the APN now. Thus, I've successfully used it now for Phone, text and DATA on a VodaFone SIM.
To edit the APN with the correct details, do a search on google for UK VODAFONE APN settings or something like that. Pick the contract or PAYG (Pay as you go) settings as appropriate.
HOWEVER even for the NOTE II since the last update there are still 2 bugs.
1. The NOTE II still gives the no VERIZON sim code error (although the error is passive and can be ignored)
2. The NOTE II does not yet support being a HOTSPOT with the VodaFone (or any 3rd party SIM). The bug is that it tries to connect to Verizon to authorize the phone for the Hotspot enablement (which it shouldn't when it's on a 3rd party SIM).
Verizon are getting there.
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The update that was released two days ago or this week allows to edit APN now. but it still gives the no sim error
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So if I understand this correctly, if I travel to Europe, I can just buy a local SIM card, insert, and be able to use data? No unlocking, rooting, etc?
Thanks!
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You can only use 3G data if the carrier uses the 2100MHz band
850/900/1700/1900 can only get 2G
Blame Verizon and Samsung for blocking almost everything
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You can only use 3G data if the carrier uses the 2100MHz band
850/900/1700/1900 can only get 2G
Blame Verizon and Samsung for blocking almost everything
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Yea manbthat should be illegal. A phone should be unlocked as soon is 100% paid for by the consumer
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII
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Yea manbthat should be illegal. phones should get 3g lte hspa hspa+as soon is 100% paid for by the consumer
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII
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iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII
FYI... I'm about 99% sure 2 simple Build prop edits (yes you need root for that) is all that is needed to be able to Edit the APN's(make too many changes to my phone to keep really good track)... Just need to change your sales codes IIRC. You can unlock the Network mode menu for all the bands to select what you need though as well. But going to Phone Info seems to set easier if it won't change for you...
Here are some screenshots.
Don't see a forum for Samsung s4 google edition so I am posting here.
Anyone else having an issue when trying to activate this phone on ATT? They act like they never heard of it, give all these lame "well we cannot gaurantee it will work since it's unlocked" and then telling me their system will not allow them to put a LTE plan on it..
wtf?
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Don't see a forum for Samsung s4 google edition so I am posting here.
Anyone else having an issue when trying to activate this phone on ATT? They act like they never heard of it, give all these lame "well we cannot gaurantee it will work since it's unlocked" and then telling me their system will not allow them to put a LTE plan on it..
wtf?
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Noticed a couple threads similar over the various s4 sections.
I'm in Canada but know that my device is not required by my provider it enable data. I change devices about every 8 months and can just swap out the SIM and I'm good to go.
If AT&T has issues with the Google edition s4 couldn't you just say that it's a normal s4 bought of eBay or Craig's list to have an lte data plan enabled?
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Noticed a couple threads similar over the various s4 sections.
I'm in Canada but know that my device is not required by my provider it enable data. I change devices about every 8 months and can just swap out the SIM and I'm good to go.
If AT&T has issues with the Google edition s4 couldn't you just say that it's a normal s4 bought of eBay or Craig's list to have an lte data plan enabled?
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No because in the IMEI comes up as unlocked device in their system and they pretty much are trying to get you off the phone at that point. Tried 3 diffrent reps and asked to be connected to next tier tech support.
Another update.. I gave them an IMEI from a note 2 i have.. LTE plan went on fine.. but the phone doesn't get anything more than hspa+.. 4mb down. THis is BS.. if they cannot connect the phone or I have to jump through hoops like I had to with the NExus 4 (which i had to call in like every month to have something reset) I am going to just send it back Not worth the headache.
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No because in the IMEI comes up as unlocked device in their system and they pretty much are trying to get you off the phone at that point. Tried 3 diffrent reps and asked to be connected to next tier tech support.
Another update.. I gave them an IMEI from a note 2 i have.. LTE plan went on fine.. but the phone doesn't get anything more than hspa+.. 4mb down. THis is BS.. if they cannot connect the phone or I have to jump through hoops like I had to with the NExus 4 (which i had to call in like every month to have something reset) I am going to just send it back Not worth the headache.
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Might want to give it a little bit. Or go for a walk/drive. Sometimes it can take time to lock on to the correct tower
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Might want to give it a little bit. Or go for a walk/drive. Sometimes it can take time to lock on to the correct tower
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Doubt it.. got escalated up to manager,.. basically you will not get lte on these devices. Only on att branded phones. That is the message I am being told directly. This is total BS I f'n hate ATT. Whoever is buying this for ATT beware.. your going to have a bad time. I am sending this right back as it's just as crippled as the nexus 4 with this carrier.
I bought a I9505 and had same issue (no LTE).
I have 3 lines with AT&T and I could watch the AT&T website update as I used different SIMs in the I S4, the Vivid and a Nexus 7 (3G).
I was lucky that I bought the i S4 from Amazon so no problem with refund.
I suspect if you had a never used SIM and a S4 IMEI you could get LTE.
One line was ready for an upgrade.
I got the AT&T S4 and used an 'old' SIM and connected to LTE with no problem.
As soon as I bought the AT&T S4 an email was sent and it provided a process for on line registration of the S4.
I've never seen that before and didn't do it.
I got my GE on AT&T today. My notification bar says LTE. I ran some speed tests and got about 10 mbps down but I am at work in a poor reception area. When I get home I'll try it but I better get at least 40 mpbs down or this is being returned
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I got my GE on AT&T today. My notification bar says LTE. I ran some speed tests and got about 10 mbps down but I am at work in a poor reception area. When I get home I'll try it but I better get at least 40 mpbs down or this is being returned
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Sheriffa, how did you activate it when yuo got it?
I ended up giving them an imei from a note 2 and they said they were able to put an LTE plan on.. yet the signal bar shows H.
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Sheriffa, how did you activate it when yuo got it?
I ended up giving them an imei from a note 2 and they said they were able to put an LTE plan on.. yet the signal bar shows H.
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I didn't have to activate it. I simply plugged in my sim card and it worked.
I am coming from an AT&T S3
sheriffa said:
I didn't have to activate it. I simply plugged in my sim card and it worked.
I am coming from an AT&T S3
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I am going to just return this I think if I try elsewhere later and stil get slow speeds. Just was shocked multiple people saying they do not support it. I even contacted google and let them know. Doubt they care.
Just get a imei number from a att phone and give it to them, it'll work. I had to do this with my galaxy nexus to get full hspa+
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What should we be getting for DL/UL speeds?
Why would you call to activate it? Just pop in your Sim card and your good to go. I never had an issue doing this and I get lots of different phones unlocked and from different countries some times.
But I agree why is there no forums for this phone? Does motochopper root method work on this phone and I assume we can use T-Mobile version recoveries and Roms fine on this phone? Does anybody know? Sorry to get off topic.
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If you already have a LTE SIM on ATT from another phone just pop it into the GE and it will work just fine. If you do not you will have to go through the process the OP is taking about as the IMEI is not loaded as a LTE device and they will need to put one in for you to activate the LTE.
Saves a lot of time and headaches to already have an LTE SIM for ATT.
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If you already have a LTE SIM on ATT from another phone just pop it into the GE and it will work just fine. If you do not you will have to go through the process the OP is taking about as the IMEI is not loaded as a LTE device and they will need to put one in for you to activate the LTE.
Saves a lot of time and headaches to already have an LTE SIM for ATT.
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How can someone tell if the have an lte sim?
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If you already have a LTE SIM on ATT from another phone just pop it into the GE and it will work just fine. If you do not you will have to go through the process the OP is taking about as the IMEI is not loaded as a LTE device and they will need to put one in for you to activate the LTE.
Saves a lot of time and headaches to already have an LTE SIM for ATT.
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Just FYI if you do this and have tethering/hotspot in your plan then you will need to call AT&T so they can add the new IMEI. THey will also delete the old one on file, so if you're into swapping SIMs (I like to go between the iPhone 5 and S4, although in the past few weeks it's been all S4), then you won't be able to turn on hotspot/tethering without arranging a workaround or calling AT&T every time.
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I am going to just return this I think if I try elsewhere later and stil get slow speeds. Just was shocked multiple people saying they do not support it. I even contacted google and let them know. Doubt they care.
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check to see if you have the right APNs.
I saw over in the HTC ONE forum that the GE came with a weird APN.
PTA or ATT PHONE
Take it to ATT store. They are pretty good compared to technical support over the phone.
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How can someone tell if the have an lte sim?
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I guess is more accurate to say was previously on ATT LTE with a phone. Every should know if they have been on ATT LTE already. If not you have to spend some time on the phone with ATT.
just do it and swap the sim card in. i have never had a problem with service or data when getting a new device and putting the AT&T sim in it. went from S3 to S4 that way, also S3 to Sony Xperia Z, Xperia Z to S4, S4 to S3, etc.
I bought a house and moved.
No service in the house with Verizon.
So, I switched to AT&T.
AT&T told me I would get HSPA+ with my Verizon S3.
Well... I have 2G, voice, and text.
Anyone have an idea of how to get HSPA+ enabled? Is it possible?
I have a custom ROM, but I can flash anything if it would help.
I don't think it's possible, they run on completely different networks (CDMA Vs GSM) and the phones radios are built accordingly.
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I'm leaning toward that. Guess I'll upgrade....
Verizon to AT&T and SIM unlock with NO codes
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I'm leaning toward that. Guess I'll upgrade....
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There is a way cant remember where i read it, maybe on the t-mobile forum. I recently bricked my att device and came across a verizon variant and was able to use it for att with out having it sim unlocked just a few hours ago steps taken were as follows:
After swapping the motherboards i factory reset the non rooted verizon device from the settings menu as I was just going to sell it on ebay. I had been using wifi only on a sim locked t-mobile device but the camera was not working so i switched back to the verizon and was prompted to complete the set up after i booted the device with no sim card inside. I got the no sim card message and ran the app Region Lock Away that has a red circle icon and a black unlocked pad lock by chainfire. I was skeptical 1 for the device not being rooted but tried anyway. The app said it was not able to verfiy root and closed; however once I inserted my att sim card without powering off the device i saw signal bars. Now Im not sure the app actually did anything and I might have tried the app before resetting it without success but after checking the network mode in the mobile networks tab it now shows Global as the preferred network. So i started texting people and then calling all with success. Now im still on the edge network and this may not solve your issue but I remember seeing the work around I think it has to do with correcting the APN settings but there is always a way to get things done. Keep looking you will find it. Im just happy to have cell service again but Ill be looking for the thread in a day or so as well.
Forced into an AT&T phone. It worked for 4 days then stopped. Their tech support claims the tap wasn't compatible and they don't know why it worked
I had 2g for those 4 days
I'm always on wifi but noticed my data wasn't working so not an ideal switch but if you are in a bind it does work. I'm still running at&t network on this Verizon motherboard just fine
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I don't know what happened but all inbound calls on day 4 went direct to voicemail. I reset phone, flashed different ROM.... Nothing
Hi community I would be glad if you could help me get something clear...
Does foxfi work with the network or the device itself? It says it works for example with... Verizon note 5 but what if I want to put my t mobile sim card inside a Verizon note 5 and try to wifi tether with a t mobile sim card ? Has anyone tried to use foxfi in a similar way?
I'm asking this because I finally decided and I just got a t mobile note 5 and now my brother wants one, I'm planning to give him one for his birthday but he's in t mobile and the Verizon variant is way cheaper
Thank you!
PS I apologize if this subject does not belong here as I just got my t mobile note 5 I decided to post here
Kevinrdz91 said:
Hi community I would be glad if you could help me get something clear...
Does foxfi work with the network or the device itself? It says it works for example with... Verizon note 5 but what if I want to put my t mobile sim card inside a Verizon note 5 and try to wifi tether with a t mobile sim card ? Has anyone tried to use foxfi in a similar way?
I'm asking this because I finally decided and I just got a t mobile note 5 and now my brother wants one, I'm planning to give him one for his birthday but he's in t mobile and the Verizon variant is way cheaper
Thank you!
PS I apologize if this subject does not belong here as I just got my t mobile note 5 I decided to post here
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I wouldn't recommend trying to run a verizon note 5 on tmobile...the 920V variant is extra locked down, so root and tons are going to be an issue...if he's ok with bone stock, sure, it'll likely work on a tmo sim with a byod account but it'll still have verizon's locked bootloader, etc, and even odin will give you **** about trying to flash another variant fw....I'm not saying it CAN'T be done, but i don't recall having read of any similar experiences and everything i know about the way samsung has locked stuff for Verizon says odin isn't going to allow another (for instance T variant) firmware to be flashed...definitely won't be able to do it without tripping knox, and likely can't at all...so it would be stock verizon or nothing...to my knowledge...
Hence why it's so much cheaper...
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