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i have a nexus that i thought i had completely bricked. Soo i got a new one. The old has been deactivated by sprint, but is in complete working order. is there a way that someone could buy it and use it for their phone? or is it unusable?
I think they could flash it to boost mobile
But if it is possible to un brick it thru might be able to use it on sprint
That's if its a 4g
if its a normal one they should be able to use it on any carrier
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its a nexus s 4g from sprint.
hmmm......any help?
nickcash said:
i have a nexus that i thought i had completely bricked. Soo i got a new one. The old has been deactivated by sprint, but is in complete working order. is there a way that someone could buy it and use it for their phone? or is it unusable?
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By complete working order you mean it's not bricked anymore? and if you deactivated the phone and it's working then you can sell it, and it is possible for someone else to activate it.
If Sprint replaced it I'm sure they flagged the Imei or Esn or whatever. It would have to be flashed to another carrier like Boost or Virgin.
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How much?
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How about u do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1247117
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nickcash said:
i have a nexus that i thought i had completely bricked. Soo i got a new one. The old has been deactivated by sprint, but is in complete working order. is there a way that someone could buy it and use it for their phone? or is it unusable?
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Call sprint to see if the esn is clean
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I know the playstore nexus 5 doenst support wifi calling with T-Mobile sim.
But my question in theory is ... if I root do and will T-Mobile Branded n5 roms work on the play edition N5 ... with WiFi calling ?
Seeing like how we can flash T-Mobile roms on att htc one or s4 and get wifi calling since its baked into the Roms?
Seeing as its unbranded phone one would assume this is already a possibility if not yet already
I havent seen any mentioning but wanted to ask before I buy it.
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There is no such thing as branded or Google Play Edition Nexus 5.
There is only the one Nexus 5 like you can get from the play store.
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Instead of criticizing my way of wording my questions an actual response on the subject matter would have been more cconstructive..
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Nope, won't work. The phones are the same and the ROM's are the same. It was the same situation with the Nexus 4 as well.
lojak29 said:
Instead of criticizing my way of wording my questions an actual response on the subject matter would have been more cconstructive..
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His response is on point. There are no tmobile versions of this phone, therefore there are no tmobile roms for this phone, therefore no tmobile wifi calling is possilble.
So we can flash T-Mobile roms on the google play nexus Not the carrier branded and it still wont produce wifi calling
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lojak29 said:
Instead of criticizing my way of wording my questions an actual response on the subject matter would have been more cconstructive..
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I just wanted to say that there's no difference, so no special Tmo Roms
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Then explain why if you walk into their store buy it from them Wifi calling is a feature
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no bro it wont work
lojak29 said:
So we can flash T-Mobile roms on the google play nexus Not the carrier branded and it still wont produce wifi calling
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Lulz there are no T-Mobile roms. There are custom roms such as Cataclysm, Mahdi - ROM, and others, in addition to other AOSP based roms, but no roms from T-Mobile. The n5 you buy from T-Mobile is the same phone you buy from Google play
Your phrasing is a little abrasive, just saying.
But why is the t-mobile rep telling you it supports wifi calling? You should ask the rep. Clearly the rep is misinformed.
It is a feature on a tmo branded device. This is not a tmo branded device... The moto x is another non branded tmo device. Sadly it only works on to branded phones... Ones that have to branded Roms. I don't even think the iPhone 5/c/5s has WiFi calling either.
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Let's clarify something here: there is only one version of the nexus 5 (OK 4 if you count colors, and storage space )
Whether you buy the phone on contract, off contract, from retail store, or Google play store, your getting the exact same phone. An already carrier unlocked, bare bones android experience (which in turn allows you to customize your way and not be limited by bloatware). No specific carrier software gets pre-installed.
So no specific T-Mobile software gets preinstalled. Unfortunately I don't know if there's a way to add support for what you asked, as I don't have T-Mobile or know anything about it lol.
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lojak29 said:
I know the playstore nexus 5 doenst support wifi calling with T-Mobile sim.
But my question in theory is ... if I root do and will T-Mobile Branded n5 roms work on the play edition N5 ... with WiFi calling ?
Seeing like how we can flash T-Mobile roms on att htc one or s4 and get wifi calling since its baked into the Roms?
Seeing as its unbranded phone one would assume this is already a possibility if not yet already
I havent seen any mentioning but wanted to ask before I buy it.
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As for T-Mobile ROMs, I would look on the nexus 5 development forum section to see if there are any with T-Mobile software baked in, though I haven't seen any carrier specific ROMs yet.
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lojak29 said:
Then explain why if you walk into their store buy it from them Wifi calling is a feature
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It is not.
unvaluablespace said:
Let's clarify something here: there is only one version of the nexus 5 (OK 4 if you count colors, and storage space )
Whether you buy the phone on contract, off contract, from retail store, or Google play store, your getting the exact same phone. An already carrier unlocked, bare bones android experience (which in turn allows you to customize your way and not be limited by bloatware). No specific carrier software gets pre-installed.
So no specific T-Mobile software gets preinstalled. Unfortunately I don't know if there's a way to add support for what you asked, as I don't have T-Mobile or know anything about it lol.
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As for T-Mobile ROMs, I would look on the nexus 5 development forum section to see if there are any with T-Mobile software baked in, though I haven't seen any carrier specific ROMs yet.
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I already knew the answer, but thanks for answering this poor guys question the way it should have been answered in the first place! It's a shame that it's not as easy as baking the WiFi calling feature into a custom ROM. Or better yet it's a shame nobody has been able to do it... yet. It would give me a legit reason to root!
On the old G2x they were able to include wifi calling on Aosp roms. So it can be done, not sure if it's worth the time to find out
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The g2x was a tmo branded phone with tmo bloatware....no nexus phone will support T-Mobile WiFi calling...ever
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laker666 said:
The g2x was a tmo branded phone with tmo bloatware....no nexus phone will support T-Mobile WiFi calling...ever
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Being a T-Mobile phone had nothing to do with it unfortunately. If that was the case they would have wifi calling on CM on the GS4, but they don't.
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qbanlinxx said:
Being a T-Mobile phone had nothing to do with it unfortunately. If that was the case they would have wifi calling on CM on the GS4, but they don't.
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I think that's his point. On AOSP and CM ROMs you won't have it only on devices with the tmobile bloat
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OP, I think you're confused by the fact that there are no variants of the N5 like there are with most phones. Let's take the Galaxy S4, for example. There a Verizon variant, a Sprint variant, a T-Mobile variant, an AT&T variant, an international variant, and a Google Play Edition variant (and probably others).
With the N5, there is ONE (1) variant (yes, I realize there's an international version, but for the purposes of this post it's not relevant). Whether you get the phone from Google Play, Sprint, Best Buy, Amazon, or somewhere else, you're getting the exact same phone. Since there are no variants of the phone, there are also no carrier-specific roms like you would see with other phones like the GS4. There's also not a Google Play Edition N5 - it's just the Nexus 5, period, end of story. I realize that it's a difficult concept to get your head around, because I can't think of any other phone that's been made and marketed this way, but there ya go.
Do I root and install custom Roms on tmobile nexus 5 like the unlock nexus 5?
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Ramone360 said:
Do I root and install custom Roms on tmobile nexus 5 like the unlock nexus 5?
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its the same exact nexus 5, there is no difference.
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Do I root and install custom Roms on tmobile nexus 5 like the unlock nexus 5?
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This has been answered about 4 times this week alone. All Nexus 5's are unlocked! Your Nexus 5 is the same D820 model that the Google Play Store sell. T-Mobile has not made any modifications to it. No carrier bloatware, it's not carrier locked, no T-Mobile WiFi calling installed, etc.
It's 100% unlocked and 100% the same as the one on the Play Store! Pure Google!
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The boot loader is actually locked. Unlocking it is the same as the Play Store model/version. Or if you just want root look for CF-Autoroot.
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ishken said:
The boot loader is actually locked. Unlocking it is the same as the Play Store model/version. Or if you just want root look for CF-Autoroot.
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the bootloader on all nexus devices is locked. what hes talking about is being carrier locked/unlocked.
Thank you guys. Sorry for being a noob
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Thank you guys. Sorry for being a noob
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don't use chainfire to root your phone follow the sticky in general.
There is no physical/software difference between the two. The only thing special about it is that your phone is flagged as a T-Mobile device since T-Mobile knows your serial number (or some other identification number). AFAIK, this allows you to download the t-mobile voicemail app from the play store.
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There is no physical/software difference between the two. The only thing special about it is that your phone is flagged as a T-Mobile device since T-Mobile knows your serial number (or some other identification number). AFAIK, this allows you to download the t-mobile voicemail app from the play store.
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So if I get the device off Google play website I won't be able to use my T-Mobile insurance if something goes wrong with the device? I would save $50 if purchased from google
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Ramone360 said:
So if I get the device off Google play website I won't be able to use my T-Mobile insurance if something goes wrong with the device? I would save $50 if purchased from google
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I believe you will still be able to utilize T-Mobile's insurance. Its not like its an At&t or Sprint specific phone then it would be understandable why T-Mobile won't cover it. T-Mobile sells the very same phone as the one on the Play Store so it shouldn't be an issue.
Note: If you do decide to buy the Nexus 5 from the Play Store then you'll be covered under a manufacturers warranty. Its not exactly the same as T-Mobile's insurance but it will cover any software and/or hardware defects (minus a cracked screen or water damage).
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OuncE718 said:
I believe you will still be able to utilize T-Mobile's insurance. Its not like its an At&t or Sprint specific phone then it would be understandable why T-Mobile won't cover it. T-Mobile sells the very same phone as the one on the Play Store so it shouldn't be an issue.
Note: If you do decide to buy the Nexus 5 from the Play Store then you'll be covered under a manufacturers warranty. Its not exactly the same as T-Mobile's insurance but it will cover any software and/or hardware defects (minus a cracked screen or water damage).
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I don't think you can get the insurance if you didn't purchase it from them. I have T-Mobile and I wasn't given that option.
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I don't think you can get the insurance if you didn't purchase it from them. I have T-Mobile and I wasn't given that option.
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In the past, when I was with T-Mobile I used to always get phones off of Craigslist and I would sometimes send them to T-Mobile for a warranty exchange. As far as I know the insurance is transferable from device to device. Of course it won't be if you have an At&t branded device but if T-Mobile has the device in their lineup then I don't see why they wouldn't honor it and give you another one if you pay monthly for their insurance service.
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That's correct, the insurance is attached to the line, not the phone.
In case I need to RMA my phone I bought my phone from T-Mobile do I just go from Google RMA process and do they still accept it with the MEID sticker peeled off?
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Nope, go to T-Mobile. The Google RMA is for Google Play purchases only. The sticker on the back doesn't matter.
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In case I need to RMA my phone I bought my phone from T-Mobile do I just go from Google RMA process and do they still accept it with the MEID sticker peeled off?
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You can't go to Google. You have to use tmobile and get a refurb.
Slight correction. You can go to Google but for convenience Tmobile should be your first point of contact.
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monkeypaws said:
Slight correction. You can go to Google but for convenience Tmobile should be your first point of contact.
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No you can't. I've tried. They'll help you troubleshoot, but won't replace the phone. Tmobile or LG needs to do that. LG takes about 3 weeks and isn't free, so I didn't even say that.
aooga said:
No you can't. I've tried. They'll help you troubleshoot, but won't replace the phone. Tmobile or LG needs to do that. LG takes about 3 weeks and isn't free, so I didn't even say that.
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Hmmm. Thought since all versions are universal Google would help. I was always directed to HTC when Tmobile had exhausted their options.
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monkeypaws said:
Hmmm. Thought since all versions are universal Google would help. I was always directed to HTC when Tmobile had exhausted their options.
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Yeah that's pretty sketchy of Google. T-Mobile is going to get the stock from Google anyway? Doesn't make sense to go through carrier than to google.
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Hmmm. Thought since all versions are universal Google would help. I was always directed to HTC when Tmobile had exhausted their options.
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Exactly. When tmobile runs out of options, it's redirected to the phone's manufacturer. Google isn't the manufacturer. LG is, but their CS is terrible and you have to pay for shipping both ways.
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Yeah that's pretty sketchy of Google. T-Mobile is going to get the stock from Google anyway? Doesn't make sense to go through carrier than to google.
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Lesson learned I guess. Buy from Google next time.
aooga said:
Exactly. When tmobile runs out of options, it's redirected to the phone's manufacturer. Google isn't the manufacturer. LG is, but their CS is terrible and you have to pay for shipping both ways.
Lesson learned I guess. Buy from Google next time.
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I was forced into buying The nexus 5 as you have to buy a phone from T-Mobile to take advantage of that ETF switch offer
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I was forced into buying The nexus 5 as you have to buy a phone from T-Mobile to take advantage of that ETF switch offer
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I was talking about myself
I've been wanting a Nexus 5 for a long time but I haven't had the cash to get a new one. I came across one on CL today with a cracked screen (click for picture) for $125. Is it worth it? He said it's only been used for about 2 weeks (which was 2 weeks ago) and a new screen will run me $100. So that puts me out $225. Is it worth it?
Depends on if it's a legit phone or not. Many people have been scammed into buying a stolen phone or the imei is turned in after purchase for insurance fraud.
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jd1639 said:
Depends on if it's a legit phone or not. Many people have been scammed into buying a stolen phone or the imei is turned in after purchase for insurance fraud.
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I will check the numbers if I pick up the phone
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I will check the numbers if I pick up the phone
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That went help you if days later they report it stolen
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I was really worried about this when I bought a galaxy s3 a little while back, but luckily nothing bad happened.
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jd1639 said:
That went help you if days later they report it stolen
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Well let's pretend that he's legit and won't report it stolen. Is it a good buy?
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Well let's pretend that he's legit and won't report it stolen. Is it a good buy?
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Talk to this guy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53503852
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Talk to this guy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53503852
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but blacklisting a stolen phone is carrier specific, right? I'm on ATT and ATT doesn't carry the nexus 5 so the device will work, regardless of blacklisted IMEI, yes?
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Talk to this guy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53503852
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collinjames said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but blacklisting a stolen phone is carrier specific, right? I'm on ATT and ATT doesn't carry the nexus 5 so the device will work, regardless of blacklisted IMEI, yes?
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Blacklisting is not carrier specific. Carriers share that information. Just be real careful
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collinjames said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but blacklisting a stolen phone is carrier specific, right? I'm on ATT and ATT doesn't carry the nexus 5 so the device will work, regardless of blacklisted IMEI, yes?
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Blacklisted phones are usually country wide, all carriers.
And a phone with a broken screen is certainly being sold as is. Well that means anything else could be wrong too....and since its as is....oh well. Outta luck. Lol
Save your money up....buy one that works before you shell out anything. I know what you're looking at is cheap....but if it never works, its money burnt. You only need 100 or so more for a working phone...based in the $225 you expect to spend on this one. ?