[Q] do you know if the tmobile nexus 5 is unlocked? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.

simms22 said:
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:

skusa93 said:
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.

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[Q] Anyone here with 32GB version activated on Sprint yet?

Hello all,
Has anyone here actually activated their 32GB Nexus 5 on the Sprint network yet?
Both my device and CZ2102LWR SIMCARD LTEGSM 3FF USIM have shipped.
I have read on S4GRU that even if you have all your ducks in a row you still cannot activate until the 8th.
It would appear the MEIDs for the cards being shipped are not in the Sprint database yet?
Is this a rumor, speculation or fact?
Anyone...?
i got my sim card in the mail today but my phone doesnt come in tomorrow. i will let you know what happens when i activate it
sheryip said:
i got my sim card in the mail today but my phone doesnt come in tomorrow. i will let you know what happens when i activate it
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hey i got my sim today also.. what does your sim say next to where its says part?? mine says SIMGLW206R its the same sim i have in my galaxy s4??? this better be the rite sim i dont think its is
thats just the item number on the sim card. its will use the same sim card as your s4
sheryip said:
thats just the item number on the sim card. its will use the same sim card as your s4
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So its supposed to look like the same card as the sim I'm my s4
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yes , you can just put the s4 sim into the nexus if you really wanted too.
P.Mobile said:
So its supposed to look like the same card as the sim I'm my s4
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sheryip said:
yes , you can just put the s4 sim into the nexus if you really wanted too.
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Have you tried the SIM from your S4 yet?
I have the HTC One, and if I can just use the SIM from my current phone, that would be amazing!! I've been with Sprint forever, so I am not all that familiar with SIMs, haha
I dont think you can use a sim card from a s4 or htc one if its been activated on that device already.
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I will be receiving my phone tomorrow, I tried getting a SIM from sprint and they have sent one, but it will take 3-5 business days to receive. So, went to apple store and got one SIM from them.
Hoping I can use that sim in Nexus 5.
mrjeff2 said:
I dont think you can use a sim card from a s4 or htc one if its been activated on that device already.
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Perfect. I just saw that someone was able to get going by using their HTC one card so I guess it is possible.
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mrjeff2 said:
Perfect. I just saw that someone was able to get going by using their HTC one card so I guess it is possible.
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Whew! Awesome, thanks! :good:
mrjeff2 said:
Perfect. I just saw that someone was able to get going by using their HTC one card so I guess it is possible.
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Where did you see this? I'm at the point of pulling my hair out because I can't get the thing activated.
Got mine today, Sprint wont activate until Nov 8th.
Some how I wont be surprised if they won't activate the phones bought from the play store.
Thankfully I got a tmo prepaid sim so I can actually use my phone.
BamAlmighty said:
Got mine today, Sprint wont activate until Nov 8th.
Some how I wont be surprised if they won't activate the phones bought from the play store.
Thankfully I got a tmo prepaid sim so I can actually use my phone.
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Sprint representatives have confirmed that they will activate them on Sprint in Sprint Community forums, so I wouldn't worried there. I am a little surprised that they won't activate them until the 8th though.
BamAlmighty said:
Got mine today, Sprint wont activate until Nov 8th.
Some how I wont be surprised if they won't activate the phones bought from the play store.
Thankfully I got a tmo prepaid sim so I can actually use my phone.
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What a bunch of CRAP!
mjs2011 said:
Sprint representatives have confirmed that they will activate them on Sprint in Sprint Community forums, so I wouldn't worried there. I am a little surprised that they won't activate them until the 8th though.
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How bout a LINK!!
illek46 said:
How bout a LINK!!
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I'm multitasking at work and don't have time to hunt it down, but if you browse the Sprint forums on their website and search for Nexus 5, you'll see plenty of posts where Sprint representatives have confirmed that the Play Store version will work on Sprint. Basically, we're at the point now that we know they will work, it's just that Sprint needs to get their crap together because they weren't prepared for people to start trying to activate them this early.
I've already contacted Sprint and gotten my early termination fee amount. At this point I'd be doing them a favor by playing out my contract. If they give me issues activating the phone it'll just push me to T-Mobile that much faster.
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How bout a LINK!!
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https://community.sprint.com/baw/co...mbassadors-nexus-5--gimme-some-of-that-kitkat
DrMassenburg Nov 1, 2013 4:25 AM
If I order one directly from Google's Play Store, will I be able to activate it?
"Ninja_CJ Nov 1, 2013 11:45 AM (in response to DrMassenburg)
Yes, you can activate on Sprint. You will need to obtain a Sprint UICC (LTE SIM) from Sprint retail / dealer / web / tele and install, which should pair UICC to MEID automatically. You then go to sprint.com/activate to set up service. Note: In between power-on and Sprint provisioning there is an initial 128 MB update so make sure you're in a WiFi capable area during initial setup of an "unlocked" device."
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To those having trouble, definitely keep us in the loop. I would also recommend asking for a manager if you call in. It really sounds like an issue of Sprint just not being properly prepared for people activating yet. I had wondered if this would happen since they're still taking preorders.

Tmobile nexus 5 vs Playstore edition?

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.
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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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Unlock Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Sprint G925P 08.3927.4779

Sorry if this is a duplicate topic.
He claims it will unlock Samsung galaxy s6 edge g925p permanent
Has anyone tried this method of unlocking?
https://vimeo.com/127464771
International unlock has been obtained for a while already.
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Need to Unlock
optimummind said:
International unlock has been obtained for a while already.
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Hi which is the process to unlock the G925P?, Which site have i to visit or what have i to do?
IT WORKS
Hi it absolutely works, after playing around a little bit with the help of the guy i got my phone 100% unlocket. I payd him 50$, worth every penny.
InfodreamsKelly said:
Hi it absolutely works, after playing around a little bit with the help of the guy i got my phone 100% unlocket. I payd him 50$, worth every penny.
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You paid for international unlock? It's free from XDA. Or was it domestic GSM unlock?
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How does it work?
Please guys, I need this sprint galaxy s6 unlock. Who can point me in the right direction?
gstar088 said:
Please guys, I need this sprint galaxy s6 unlock. Who can point me in the right direction?
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Unfortunately I haven't tried. I just came across this surfing the web. Looks like it worked, but it sounds like you can call sprint or stop at a store and ask them to do it.
wildjeep said:
Unfortunately I haven't tried. I just came across this surfing the web. Looks like it worked, but it sounds like you can call sprint or stop at a store and ask them to do it.
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Can confirm it's working. Gonna donate. Great work.
gstar088 said:
Can confirm it's working. Gonna donate. Great work.
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Good to hear it. Hope the link helped :good:
Did you follow all the steps in the video?
gstar088 said:
Please guys, I need this sprint galaxy s6 unlock. Who can point me in the right direction?
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Check the s6 general thread.
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gstar088 said:
Can confirm it's working. Gonna donate. Great work.
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Now that you've unlocked it, what carrier have you taken it to that is successful? What I've been reading is yes you can unlock it (domestic sim unlock) but due to different technologies there's no guarantee you can use it on GSM carriers like ATT or T-Mobile's 4G spectrum. You'll probably get 3G but not 4G LTE... Can you confirm?
rogerchew said:
Now that you've unlocked it, what carrier have you taken it to that is successful? What I've been reading is yes you can unlock it (domestic sim unlock) but due to different technologies there's no guarantee you can use it on GSM carriers like ATT or T-Mobile's 4G spectrum. You'll probably get 3G but not 4G LTE... Can you confirm?
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he's talking ISU, not DSU.
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optimummind said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he's talking ISU, not DSU.
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I believe he unlocked International
DSU is now available for our phones through dev idoneapps. Send him a pm or go to his website. For $50, he'll DSU your phone.
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This guy will do it for $29.99 (both international and domestic unlocking)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-Samsung-COMPLETE-unlock-S5-Note-4-Note-Edge-S6-S6-Edge-WORKS-IN-USA-/261955990465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfdcb33c1
dhonzik said:
This guy will do it for $29.99 (both international and domestic unlocking)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-Sams...465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfdcb33c1
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It says $50?
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optimummind said:
It says $50?
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Not sure where you are looking for $50, but its now $32
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRINT-UNLOCK-S6-Edge-Note4-Note-edge-S5-FOR-USA-USE-WORKS-IN-USA-/331602855585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d351206a1
If you go to their website it even cheaper, $24.99
http://imeirepair.ca/product/sprint-samsung-domestic-unlock/
dhonzik said:
Not sure where you are looking for $50, but its now $32
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRINT-UNLOCK-S6-Edge-Note4-Note-edge-S5-FOR-USA-USE-WORKS-IN-USA-/331602855585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d351206a1
If you go to their website it even cheaper, $24.99
http://imeirepair.ca/product/sprint-samsung-domestic-unlock/
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I will take care of you guys for what ever price they are doing just message me, don't support others who steal my hard work. Come to the source.
Regards,
idone
i can confirm, however data is slow. and the short codes don't work
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InfodreamsKelly said:
Hi it absolutely works, after playing around a little bit with the help of the guy i got my phone 100% unlocket. I payd him 50$, worth every penny.
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Hello, I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and I want to unlocked this cell phone is with Sprint, what can I do?

Looking for s8 plus with unlocked bootloader.

Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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No chance any international phone will ever be whitelisted by sprint. You have the hardest carrier to use unlocked GSM phones with. Sprint is CDMA and has a system of adding only the phones it will allow into its network
djxn40 said:
Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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You'll have to leave Sprint for any chance of that.
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So the only way to get a unlocked boot loader is to pay full price for a international phone.
hinds90 said:
So the only way to get a unlocked boot loader is to pay full price for a international phone.
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Yes, and stay the hell away from Verizon or Sprint.
^ Exactly! Here
Interceptor777 said:
Yes, and stay the hell away from Verizon or Sprint.
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^ This. This is also why most of the phone reviewers, in the US anyway, have either AT&T or T-Mobile, as they're both use GSM. All unlocked phones sold in the international market are GSM, so you can basically plop in your SIM and you're good to go.
Verizon and Sprint are much trickier as they both use CDMA, which unless I'm mistaken, it's only in the US market. And with their whitelist system, even if you have the correct bands for their networks, it still might not work.
Lol that sucks being that I'm with Verizon. Ah well no root and roms. As long as it works great factory I guess I'll be okay.
I love mine even though it's sprint model. So much nicer then that nightmare iPhone I had. Lol
njdan30 said:
I love mine even though it's sprint model. So much nicer then that nightmare iPhone I had. Lol
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Got another sim from the other providers just to test the sim lock policy?
954wrecker said:
Got another sim from the other providers just to test the sim lock policy?
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I actually have att and Verizon straight talk Sims soon as I get home I'll try let you know
djxn40 said:
Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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Bootloader has nothing to do with that. What you mean is network unlocked
Device locked by carrier contact carrier for unlocking when I try different SIM.i have two more due today from two other carriers for my wife and daughter wife's is Verizon so I'm pretty sure hers is unlocked lie every other model from be. Ups says they're out for delivery so ill try they other 2 today. Have a good day all
djxn40 said:
Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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There is none.
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hinds90 said:
So the only way to get a unlocked boot loader is to pay full price for a international phone.
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Yes and it won't work on Sprint or Verizon.

Pixel International version on Veriozn, PLease help

There is a deal today of the Pixel International version model# G-2PW4200. I want to buy this for my wife. We are on the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited plan. The seller states that it will work with all carriers including Verizon but not with Sprint (not that I care). I have searched to be certain but have not come with any answers. Does anyone know if this phone will work with Verizon?
Thanks
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Bad Bimr said:
There is a deal today of the Pixel International version model# G-2PW4200. I want to buy this for my wife. We are on the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited plan. The seller states that it will work with all carriers including Verizon but not with Sprint (not that I care). I have searched to be certain but have not come with any answers. Does anyone know if this phone will work with Verizon?
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This may help:
https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/
phaino00 said:
This may help:
https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/
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I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...sm-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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Bad Bimr said:
I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...m-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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This site may help:
https://willmyphonework.net
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This may help:
https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/
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I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...sm-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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Bad Bimr said:
I've seen that. That shows it supports more CDMA bands that US version, yet seller says it will not work on Sprint. That is why I am so confused
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...m-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/.
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It appears it will work on US' Verizon network.
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It appears it will work on US' Verizon network.
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UPDATE: The phone does indeed work on Verizon.
However under my devices on the Verizon website the phone nor model is listed. It does list the other phones/models on my account but not this one.
Bad Bimr said:
UPDATE: The phone does indeed work on Verizon.
However under my devices on the Verizon website the phone nor model is listed. It does list the other phones/models on my account but not this one.
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Thank you, It solve my problem.
What about Sprint? I have 4200 and want to switch to Sprint for this "1 year free unlimited" promo.
Anyone tried using Sprint on Global version?

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