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My girlfriend wants to flash her HTC Inspire to MetroPCS I've always had the understanding this wasn't possible for GSM phones? The MetroPCS person she talked to said otherwise, I said he's a dumbass, I searched but couldn't find evidence supporting his statement. Is it possible to flash this phone to MetroPCS?
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xBkKx said:
My girlfriend wants to flash her HTC Inspire to MetroPCS I've always had the understanding this wasn't possible for GSM phones? The MetroPCS person she talked to said otherwise, I said he's a dumbass, I searched but couldn't find evidence supporting his statement. Is it possible to flash this phone to MetroPCS?
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My !Magic8 says go with your first thought!!
As far as I know MetroPCS is CDMA. So you are completly right...
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xBkKx said:
My girlfriend wants to flash her HTC Inspire to MetroPCS I've always had the understanding this wasn't possible for GSM phones? The MetroPCS person she talked to said otherwise, I said he's a dumbass, I searched but couldn't find evidence supporting his statement. Is it possible to flash this phone to MetroPCS?
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You are right it is not possible due to hardware issues. The hardware antenna are made for one or the other.
I have four Sprint devices [two are GS3s] that I'd like to use on Verizon.
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to do something like that?
Verizon says that I can't use a Sprint device, but is it possible to flash something that will make it look like a Verizon device?
Thanks- I need to know whether to try to sell these phones or not.
Don't quote me on this, but I thought Sprint devices had integrated sim cards, only accessible via mods?
Assuming I'm wrong, you'd first need to check that the radio on the sprint variants supports any of Verizon's bandwidths. From there I'm not sure. Maybe flash a Verizon ROM and test? I'll do some research when I get home and let you know if I find anything useful.
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Alright, did some reading. From what I can tell, the Sprint GS3 will have limited connectivity at best. The reason being that the radios do not in fact support the same bandwidths.
Verizon's S3 supports:
LTE 750
CDMA 850 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Sprint's S3 supports:
LTE 1900
CDMA 800 / 850 / 1900
US Cellular version adds CDMA 1700, LTE 700/850/1700
Verizon operates on LTE at 750 (mhz?) only, so that's a definite no-go on the LTE. As far as the CMDA 850 matching up - you might get some connectivity, such as voice, maybe 1x data/3g data, but I don't really know enough about the topic to speak with any certainty.
Hope this helps.
You can't anyway because Sprint and Verizon phones are locked because of cdma regulations or something like that.
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tylerlawhon said:
You can't anyway because Sprint and Verizon phones are locked because of cdma regulations or something like that.
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My Verizon Note 2 is unlocked factory. T mobile sim cards work fine, I've tested it, just no data because the bandwidths aren't supported by the radio.
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zerofighter1 said:
My Verizon Note 2 is unlocked factory. T mobile sim cards work fine, I've tested it, just no data because the bandwidths aren't supported by the radio.
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That's different. Note 2 is hardware unlocked so that you can switch to any carrier or use any rom worldwide thanks to your root method. Not the same for the GSIII. In Adam Outler's first Casual method for Note 2, he has a video explaining just how far unlocked the phone is and what you can flash since the hardware (as in the insides) is unchanged worldwide.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
That's different. Note 2 is hardware unlocked so that you can switch to any carrier or use any rom worldwide thanks to your root method. Not the same for the GSIII. In Adam Outler's first Casual method for Note 2, he has a video explaining just how far unlocked the phone is and what you can flash since the hardware (as in the insides) is unchanged worldwide.
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Obviously. Not disputing that - in fact I was more or less observing it. He said that CDMA phones are locked or "something like that" . That statement could be misleading to some, indicating that ALL CDMA phones are locked due to "regulations", when I know for a fact they are not.
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zerofighter1 said:
Obviously. Not disputing that - in fact I was more or less observing it. He said that CDMA phones are locked or "something like that" . That statement could be misleading to some, indicating that ALL CDMA phones are locked due to "regulations", when I know for a fact they are not.
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Ahh, I see now. Yea, I do agree with you there.
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zerofighter1 said:
My Verizon Note 2 is unlocked factory. T mobile sim cards work fine, I've tested it, just no data because the bandwidths aren't supported by the radio.
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Obviously. Not disputing that - in fact I was more or less observing it. He said that CDMA phones are locked or "something like that" . That statement could be misleading to some, indicating that ALL CDMA phones are locked due to "regulations", when I know for a fact they are not.
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They're locked in a way that makes it to where you cannot switch to Sprint if you're using a Verizon phone and voice versa. So they are in fact locked. Not gsm locked though. Cdma phones are locked. Our phones are gsm capable.
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tylerlawhon said:
They're locked in a way that makes it to where you cannot switch to Sprint if you're using a Verizon phone and voice versa. So they are in fact locked. Not gsm locked though. Cdma phones are locked. Our phones are gsm capable.
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Can you cite this information?
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Hey all.
Lifelong Verizon user looking at the Nexus 5. Would have to go with Sprint as they are the only other carrier with coverage in my area (and only 3G for the time being).
I've had many Android devices in the past and have unlocked/rooted/flashed them all. I'm only used to CDMA/LTE and seeing carrier specific branding on custom ROMs though. Does it not matter with the N5? I thought there was a difference between Sprint (LTE) and AT&T/T-Mobile (GSM) but perhaps I'm mistaken. Would appreciate any clarification.
Thanks.
Nexus 5 isn't available for Verizon. Nexus has the radio frequencies for sprint T-Mobile and at&t so all you need is the APN and it works
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nemofbaby2010 said:
Nexus 5 isn't available for Verizon. Nexus has the radio frequencies for sprint T-Mobile and at&t so all you need is the APN and it works
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Yeah like I said I'd be looking at switching to Sprint. Curious about the custom ROM question I posed, thanks.
bhfd64 said:
Yeah like I said I'd be looking at switching to Sprint. Curious about the custom ROM question I posed, thanks.
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I answered it you can any custom ROM for all three carriers it doesn't really matter the phone is unlocked.
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Look for small local GSM or cdma carriers in your area such as mine in Hawaii we have mobipcs and they told me the nexus 5 works on their network
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markdapimp said:
Look for small local GSM or cdma carriers in your area such as mine in Hawaii we have mobipcs and they told me the nexus 5 works on their network
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Sadly I'm from a farm community and we don't have much here. Verizon and US Cellular CDMA/LTE and Sprint 3G are the only carriers we have with data coverage.
bhfd64 said:
Sadly I'm from a farm community and we don't have much here. Verizon and US Cellular CDMA/LTE and Sprint 3G are the only carriers we have with data coverage.
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You sure there is absolutely no tmo coverage there check on the website or something not even AT&T?
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markdapimp said:
You sure there is absolutely no tmo coverage there check on the website or something not even AT&T?
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Actually I hadn't looked at AT&T in a few months and looks like we picked up their LTE recently!
bhfd64 said:
Actually I hadn't looked at AT&T in a few months and looks like we picked up their LTE recently!
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Welcome to the nexus 5 world if you can hold for a couple more months and want T-Mobile they will usually follow behind after At&t
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What about Page Plus? Granted it isn't LTE but it is something.
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Sprint should have lte everywhere in the coming months. If its not there yet it will be soon.
With custom roms most have cdma implemented and work fine.
What is your location?
lafester said:
Sprint should have lte everywhere in the coming months. If its not there yet it will be soon.
With custom roms most have cdma implemented and work fine.
What is your location?
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"Soon" the term soon and "coming" is very potent in sprint
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Can't find any concrete answers. Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon's network?
I want this phone so bad but can't stand Verizon's lockdowns!!
Thank you
NicoMancinelli said:
Can't find any concrete answers. Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon's network?
I want this phone so bad but can't stand Verizon's lockdowns!!
Thank you
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Would like to know this as well
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i cant find the answer no where. i need to find out before 14 day so i can return this HTC one.
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Can't find any concrete answers. Does the M8 Developer Edition work on Verizon's network?
I want this phone so bad but can't stand Verizon's lockdowns!!
Thank you
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Definitely NOT. The Google Play store mentions in a footnote that it will only work on T-Mobile & AT&T.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
hgoldner said:
Definitely NOT. The Google Play store mentions in a footnote that it will only work on T-Mobile & AT&T.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
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Isn't that the Google Edition? That will not work on Verizon. But I believe the OP is asking about the Developer edition.
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Definitely NOT. The Google Play store mentions in a footnote that it will only work on T-Mobile & AT&T.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
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It could still work, we'd need someone to test. The M7 developer edition supported T-Mobile but only on 3G/FauxG. But flashing the T-Mobile radio to it enabled LTE connectivity.
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I contacted HTC yesterday. The rep told me that both the Unlocked (sim unlocked) and Developer models will operate on Verizon.
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I contacted HTC yesterday. The rep told me that both the Unlocked (sim unlocked) and Developer models will operate on Verizon.
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I'm not sure if I can believe this till I see someone do it.
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i figured id be the guinea pig and since i have patience issues i ordered one today to try it myself.
i ordered by phone due to checkout issues and the rep said theres no reason it shouldnt work
worst case scenario i guess is i send it back
I was under the impression the Dev edition was GSM only.
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I was under the impression the Dev edition was GSM only.
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Possibly. But the spec sheet for our model doesn't mention the T-Mobile compatibility we've seen so far. I wouldn't be even slightly surprised if HTC just used software/firmware to disable bands (or maybe not at all) in order to avoid making 5+ different pieces of hardware.
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NotATreoFan said:
Possibly. But the spec sheet for our model doesn't mention the T-Mobile compatibility we've seen so far. I wouldn't be even slightly surprised if HTC just used software/firmware to disable bands (or maybe not at all) in order to avoid making 5+ different pieces of hardware.
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How long until it ships? If you get it within 12 days, I'll return my retail and go dev.
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The developer edition only works with GSM carriers. VZW is CDMA.
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According to the website, yes. But it very likely has the CDMA radio hardware in there in order to save HTC the cost of manufacturing multiple devices. Much like how our locked model can connect to T-Mobile LTE, though you will find no mention of those bands being supported.
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How long until it ships? If you get it within 12 days, I'll return my retail and go dev.
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the rep said it should ship on the 3rd
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the rep said it should ship on the 3rd
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So....does it work?
The only devices that work with Verizon are ones that are "certified" by them. There has been talk of a developer edition specifically for Verizon.
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And is it really relevant anymore? The VZW edition can be S-Off'd, so...
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And is it really relevant anymore? The VZW edition can be S-Off'd, so...
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Dev edition is good for those who want warranty through HTC.
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richii0207 said:
Dev edition is good for those who want warranty through HTC.
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Well, I guess that's a good point. I guess I'm just so used to instantly voiding my warranties every time I get a new phone or tablet I don't even think about that...
Can some one helo me unlock the TE band. I installed the cyanideL in the hope to have the phone connect to LTE. The LTE option has shown up and I have switched, but it still doesnt connect to band 3 (1800mhz).Can some one plz help me with this. Ill really appreciate it.
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Can some one helo me unlock the TE band. I installed the cyanideL in the hope to have the phone connect to LTE. The LTE option has shown up and I have switched, but it still doesnt connect to band 3 (1800mhz).Can some one plz help me with this. Ill really appreciate it.
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If the phone doesn't have it you can't make it have it. You cannot unlock bands that are not there.
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Why do you keep saying that. The phone has it. The specs says it does. Try googling unlock bands there are a couple I found on xda. One was for nexus n the other OE was for opo. The D850 is a little different because of art n I wanted something meant for this particular phone
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adnshah said:
Why do you keep saying that. The phone has it. The specs says it does. Try googling unlock bands there are a couple I found on xda. One was for nexus n the other OE was for opo. The D850 is a little different because of art n I wanted something meant for this particular phone
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Because 1 phone can doesn't mean others can... The G3 is not the same as a OPO or a nexus. The reason why some can is the band is locked out in software but is available in hardware. Remember bands rely on the actual hardware of the device. With the D850 if it doesn't have the band it won't ever have the band. And non of the bands are software locked to my knowledge. But if they are there's no way around it at this time.
If the D850 does indeed have lte band 1800 then it could be an issue with your APN or your carrier is using a different lte band.
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Thank you so much. The phone has the band I'm sure I've checked multiple forums for the specs. So the band is there. I've checked with the APN which are also right. The ISP uses 1800 and the note 3 n9005 works great. It's just this phone something is wrong and I want to know what.
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Thank you so much. The phone has the band I'm sure I've checked multiple forums for the specs. So the band is there. I've checked with the APN which are also right. The ISP uses 1800 and the note 3 n9005 works great. It's just this phone something is wrong and I want to know what.
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Theres been a few posts on Band 1800 with the D850 and it doesnt seem to work. So I doubt there's a chance of it working.
Please share those links with me. Why doyou think that is the case?
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Please share those links with me. Why doyou think that is the case?
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Just google it there's several posts about it. Because if that band is actually there hardware wise it is being locked by the modem and in which no one has a way around that.
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