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I'm looking for a new phone and att has nothing that is worth buying right now. Will I be able to make calls on a nexus s with my att sim in it. I mostly run my phone on wifi but when I'm out I just want a descent phone.
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yes. it'll be compatible with EDGE bands and not 3G.

zephiK said:
yes. it'll be compatible with EDGE bands and not 3G.
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Thank you for your answer. With att buying tmobile would it be stupid to buy a nexus s?
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donharden2002 said:
Thank you for your answer. With att buying tmobile would it be stupid to buy a nexus s?
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It has to be approved by the FCC/DOJ/etc. I seriously doubt it'll get approved. Sprint is fighting this. And no, it wouldn't be a stupid idea. It's a good phone, people are over exaggerating about this purchase.
The other alternative if I was to make a phone purchase would be the G2x probably but that phone isn't unlocked so... Nexus S is purely unlocked from the beginning including ability to unlock the bootloader.

donharden2002 said:
I'm looking for a new phone and att has nothing that is worth buying right now. Will I be able to make calls on a nexus s with my att sim in it. I mostly run my phone on wifi but when I'm out I just want a descent phone.
Thanks
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There are checkins to the aosp repo that reference an at&t radio (kb2) for the crespo (ns), so there is hope if you have the patience to see if it becomes a reality.
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An ATT version is coming very soon from solid rumors, so you really should just wait a few weeks to get the proper working version if it comes out.

RogerPodacter said:
An ATT version is coming very soon from solid rumors, so you really should just wait a few weeks to get the proper working version if it comes out.
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Might as well get a G2x if you're going to wait -_-

Thanks for all the input guys, it is greatly appreciated. I think im going to stick with my captivate fire now and see if att brings out anything descent soon.
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Pooh

Can someone give me an idea on a better option of a carrier? I have simple mobile but the data is so extremely slow. Anyone know where a better option would be? Gettin rid of my cappy,isn't happening lol
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At&t has good coverage, in exchange for your wallet and first born.

Att is not that bad if you have a friend/buddy right you up on a corporate discount. I'm saving 20% by "working" for Coke.

Ahh, too true. I've known some buddies employed with them. Amazing discounts. And they do let you have android devices now, instead of just the iPhone.
Side note, did you see the new south park episode with the ihumancentipede? ewwwww

off topic but yes that south park episode was awesome

well i wish i could find a good guide on how to flash phones,its not illegal so i dont see why i cant find one anywhere

brd912 said:
well i wish i could find a good guide on how to flash phones,its not illegal so i dont see why i cant find one anywhere
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what are you talking about???

Pirateghost said:
what are you talking about???
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I have a droid x with a bad esn. My buddy lost it and the insurance company sentt him a new one and when he found it he gave it to me. Im trying to find a quide on how to flash it to another carrier but I can't find one anywhere
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a droid x will only work on CDMA networks.....and will likely ONLY work on verizon.

Pirateghost said:
a droid x will only work on CDMA networks.....and will likely ONLY work on verizon.
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No,Verizon phones can be flashed to metro pcs and cricket. I just find the guide on how to
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is there a reason you go through so much trouble to use horrible providers? just wondering.

Pirateghost said:
is there a reason you go through so much trouble to use horrible providers? just wondering.
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Well see I'm not quite 18 so I can't get a phone In my name yet and I've been in four contracts and was the only one who payed the bill. So for another 5 months I'm stuck trying to find a good prepaid deal. And it would be nice to have decent working internet. I'm wanting to go back to at&t but I think there prices are fixing to go up once they buy out t mobile
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From right here on XDA
Flash it to cricket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708937
not sure if it works or not, but worth a read if you still need the info

Which one of you guys knew about this?

AT&T is offering a limited HTC One Developer Edition with unlocked bootloader and it is already available on pre-order. However, even if if you’ve decided to get the regular HTC One from AT&T and want to get its bootloader unlocked, there’s nothing to worry about.
http://blog.gsmarena.com/att-htc-one-bootloader-is-unlockable-via-htcdev/
official launch april 19th.

It's been discussed in the One forums. But apparently AT&T plans to close this door on launch day.
Before you get too excited, though, HTC's affirmed to us that AT&T's One will not be supported by the HTCdev unlock service, which will effectively render its bootloader untouchable.
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/htc-one-att-bootloader/

You got to be kidding me?!?! That's just crazy.
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Venomtester said:
You got to be kidding me?!?! I really love my phone but if HTC doesn't do something about this I will never buy another product from them and AT&T can bite me. That's just crazy.
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Same reason its best to get an iPhone 5 from Verizon, versus AT&T. They love to lock down EVERYTHING. Trust me, i used to work for them.
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Oh no. Lol. No way I'm ever getting an i anything. I will stay with android. No offense. Just partial to Droid.
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Venomtester said:
Oh no. Lol. No way I'm ever getting an i anything. I will stay with android. No offense. Just partial to Droid.
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Oh I agree. I had an iPhone 5, unimpressed. Hell I liked the 3gs better. Any who, this is the best.
But I was making a point about AT&T and their lock down process.
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Herc08 said:
But I was making a point about AT&T and their lock down process.
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Verizon is worse. They've in the past sent updates that intentionally soft-bricked rooted phones to force people to take them to Verizon stores to be unrooted.

iElvis said:
Verizon is worse. They've in the past sent updates that intentionally soft-bricked rooted phones to force people to take them to Verizon stores to be unrooted.
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Wow. I didn't know that. It's weird because they sim unlocked their phone from the get.
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In addition to the guarantee of being bootloader unlocked (as opposed to this game of maybe/maybe not for the AT&T version), the Dev Edition is also SIM unlocked, and free of AT&T bloat (unbranded version of the ROM) for the same unsubsidized price as the AT&T version (for those that aren't eligible for an upgrade yet).

Herc08 said:
Wow. I didn't know that. It's weird because they sim unlocked their phone from the get.
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Here's but one example.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2199042

Im probably going to get a T-Mobile version instead of dev edition. In a perfect world I could buy the dev edition 64gbyte version and flash a T-Mobile radio to enable all bands ever... But the dev version isn't even s-off (who does that, honestly)... So I'm opting for the T-Mobile version. LTE eats too much battery IMO.
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T-Mobile nexus 5

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.

Ramone360 said:
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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Ramone360 said:
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.

tkoreaper said:
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.

tkoreaper said:
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.

T-Mobile RMA

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.

markdapimp said:
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.

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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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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markdapimp said:
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