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Hello. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if an unlocked Verizon S3 can work for other carriers? Such as Straight Talk, Simple Mobile,????
I don't have an account at Verizon but have a chance to buy an unlocked and rooted (no rom picked yet) Galaxy S3 at a good price.
But I need to know if it would work on another carrier. Thanks for your time...
Judeeg said:
Hello. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if an unlocked Verizon S3 can work for other carriers? Such as Straight Talk, Simple Mobile,????
I don't have an account at Verizon but have a chance to buy an unlocked and rooted (no rom picked yet) Galaxy S3 at a good price.
But I need to know if it would work on another carrier. Thanks for your time...
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I was told on another forum that I need to unlock the sim. I haven't found how to do that and the person selling this phone doesn't know about that. I don't have another micro sim to try in it. Any suggestions? Thanks
You cant unlock it. Its a cdma device. And the sim is only for lte, not for any other services
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I used phoninfo app and change to gsm/lte/wcdma.. Put in my at&t sim and was able to place and receive a calls... Never tried to set up data..
crump68 said:
I used phoninfo app and change to gsm/lte/wcdma.. Put in my at&t sim and was able to place and receive a calls... Never tried to set up data..
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Really? That is encouraging. Thank-you. I can get such a great deal on this phone, hate to pass it up but do want to be able to use it too. Thanks to you all.
Got text to work also.
Judeeg said:
Hello. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if an unlocked Verizon S3 can work for other carriers? Such as Straight Talk, Simple Mobile,????
I don't have an account at Verizon but have a chance to buy an unlocked and rooted (no rom picked yet) Galaxy S3 at a good price.
But I need to know if it would work on another carrier. Thanks for your time...
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Voice is working but not data in the unlock hack currently. Check the development section.
Synergy-I535
stumpyz9 said:
You cant unlock it. Its a cdma device. And the sim is only for lte, not for any other services
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Completely incorrect.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
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My brother recently got a tmobile nexus 5 on craigslist, and it turns out it can't be activated on tmobile. My question is could he use the nexus 5 on sprint or does he have to get it carrier unlocked. I've read around and some say that the phone is carrier locked and some say it isn't. Just wanted to get an answer from the reliable xda community.
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My brother recently got a tmobile nexus 5 on craigslist, and it turns out it can't be activated on tmobile. My question is could he use the nexus 5 on sprint or does he have to get it carrier unlocked. I've read around and some say that the phone is carrier locked and some say it isn't. Just wanted to get an answer from the reliable xda community.
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its not carrier locked, but you might have to get level 2 support for them to add the IMEI to their system.
he cant activate it on tmobile then it must be blacklisted. if its blacklisted, it goes on a national registry. i know att and vetizon are part of the registry, if sprints on it as well then you wont be able to use it on sprint.
simms22 said:
he cant activate it on tmobile then it must be blacklisted. if its blacklisted, it goes on a national registry. i know att and vetizon are part of the registry, if sprints on it as well then you wont be able to use it on sprint.
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This. Not to mention the fact that there is no such thing as a carrier locked Nexus 5. If you want to take a Nexus from one carrier to another, you simply add the IMEI to their system when you activate the new service. If you can't activate it, then the phone must be blacklisted which makes you SOL. All the more reason not to buy a phone off of Craigslist.
you can check if its been blacklisted, for free, here http://swappa.com/esn
Almost positive that the tmobile nexus 5 doesn't have CDMA in the phone. Try an att Sim in the phone. If att and t mobile don't work in there, then nothing will.
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iLikeTurtuls said:
Almost positive that the tmobile nexus 5 doesn't have CDMA in the phone. Try an att Sim in the phone. If att and t mobile don't work in there, then nothing will.
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uh, it does have a CDMA radio. its the same hardware as the play store version which has a CDMA radio.
Zepius said:
uh, it does have a CDMA radio. its the same hardware as the play store version which has a CDMA radio.
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Have fun with that.
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there is only 1 version of the nexus 5 and it does have both GSM and CDMA radios.. i did a quick search and it looks like sprint MAY activate your phone if you give them the imei minus the last digit (MEID).
https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/150262?start=0&tstart=0
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Have fun with that.
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<----- This guy. T-mobile Nexus 5 w/ Sprint SIM.
Proof - tell me what you want to see because the 'About Phone' screen shows model Nexus 5 w/ Android Version L. Also, during the update to L previe, Google only proviedes one firmware update for Nexus 5 hammerhead on their preview dl page.
drwx said:
there is only 1 version of the nexus 5 and it does have both GSM and CDMA radios.. i did a quick search and it looks like sprint MAY activate your phone if you give them the imei minus the last digit (MEID).
https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/150262?start=0&tstart=0
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Yes it can be done but there is a different situation here whereby the phone cannot be activated on tmob, presumably because it's blacklisted.
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rootSU said:
Yes it can be done but there is a different situation here whereby the phone cannot be activated on tmob, presumably because it's blacklisted.
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True... In that case he's screwed.
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I was able to unlock my G935T, Galaxy S7Edge today so I can use it on my ATT Account. I had to call TMO customer service because the Unlock Ap that came with the phone would not authorize the unlock when I first tried it.
Over the last few days, in the process of getting unlocked I learned a few things:
1) Phone has to be on TMOBILE for about 5 to 7 days before their system can recognize the device. it might happen sooner - took five days for their systems to see that I had the S7 Edge active on the account.
2) until we are rooted, you have to be able to meet Tmobile Requirements to unlock a device:
A) Be a Tmobile customer for a minimum of 1 year
B) Phone is active on TMOBILE Account for a minimum of 40 days
C) Phone is active on a PRE-PAY account. and Pre Pay account has a minimum balance of $100
From what I understand, You only need to meet one of the three requirements, A or B or C.
My experience in working with Customer Support was mixed. Most were very helpful (I have been trying to get customer support to authorize my unlock since day 2 of owning the phone) One guy was a jerk and refused to accept that I met the requirements. He kept saying something that was not mentioned in the rules at all - sort of making things up to meet his understanding - but when he transferred me to a higher level of support, they understood and actually helped me.
The good news is, there is a guy in Tmobile Note 5 Forums that can help you unlock devices (once you are rooted) My understanding is that he is offering his services free of charge but will accept donations to anyone grateful enough to donate something if the want to. Once we havr root, head over here to get more information) Sim Unlock - US and International
Finally, there is one other way you may be able to unlock your TMobile S7 Edge but you will have to wait until Sammobile has Firmware posted for our devices. Specifically you will need firmware for Metro PC G935T1 (versus G935T) They use the exact same firmware that is used by TMOBILE (at least they did on the Note 5 and S6) Metro PCS does not use the Unlock ap to unlock the sim card, you will just need an unlock code. Flashing their firmware in odin on the S6 and Note 5 would then allow you to put a sim card from another carrier and unlock the sim with an Unlock code. YOU CANNOT use unlock codes on TMOBILE Firmware because of their "Unlock AP" it somehow disables the ability to unlock with a code - but because METRO PC doesn't have the unlock app, it is a non issue.
Hope this is helpful...
Good to know!
So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
mocsab said:
The good news is, there is a guy in Tmobile Note 5 Forums that can help you unlock devices (once you are rooted) My understanding is that he is offering his services free of charge but will accept donations to anyone grateful enough to donate something if the want to. Once we havr root, head over here to get more information) Sim Unlock - US and International
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That is me. Who wants to be first?
stifilz said:
That is me. Who wants to be first?
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Hi stifilz, thank you for coming here! I completed your Google Docs form just now. Obviously we don't have root yet. What's the procedure? Thanks! :good:
I'd like to get information if anyone can inbox me on how I can purchase a T-Mobile S7 Edge to use on ATT. So far, in my local area, T-Mobile won't sell me the device unless I have an account attached to it. I was willing to just buy the device out right.
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I'd like to get information if anyone can inbox me on how I can purchase a T-Mobile S7 Edge to use on ATT. So far, in my local area, T-Mobile won't sell me the device unless I have an account attached to it. I was willing to just buy the device out right.
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I bought my S7E with the same intension. T-Mo rep says I have to keep my line active for 45 days then they will unlock it for me for free. 2 weeks since I got the phone, so we will see.
Buy a prepaid sim kit from Walmart
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eroracing said:
So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
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I'm really interested in how well it works on ATT's network too.
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Yes lte and everything except tethering works but you could get an app for that if your going to purchase the phone outright it's better to buy unlocked version
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duvalbmarley said:
Yes lte and everything except tethering works but you could get an app for that if your going to purchase the phone outright it's better to buy unlocked version
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Thanks for the info! I'm actually choosing tmobile's s7 edge over att's because of the "smart manager" feature, which att had it disabled. Could you confirm that this feature is present on g935t?
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Vaygr said:
Thanks for the info! I'm actually choosing tmobile's s7 edge over att's because of the "smart manager" feature, which att had it disabled. Could you confirm that this feature is present on g935t?
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Yes smart manager feature is present
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duvalbmarley said:
Buy a prepaid sim kit from Walmart
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Are you saying with this kit, you can get the phone unlocked immediately?
bird333 said:
Are you saying with this kit, you can get the phone unlocked immediately?
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Yes if you also put 100 dollar refill card on the account
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Yes if you also put 100 dollar refill card on the account
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How can you get the $100 back though?
I have no idea I was just quoting
http://www.t-mobile.com/company/companyinfo.aspx?tp=Abt_Tab_CompanySimUnlockPolicy
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bird333 said:
How can you get the $100 back though?
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Prepaid is all sales final. You actually have to SPEND the $100 and you will not be refunded.
eroracing said:
So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
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yup. no issues
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I'm really interested in how well it works on ATT's network too.
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works well
Follow up. I got my s7 edge from tmobile. 3 days after i called customer service. Just tell them you are going to travel and you need your phone unlocked then poof
guys. is there a way to bypass the tmobile device unlock app to put in the unlock code? I really don't want to lose samsung pay feature
xuanphucn said:
guys. is there a way to bypass the tmobile device unlock app to put in the unlock code? I really don't want to lose samsung pay feature
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You won't lose samsung pay for unlocking the device using the tmobile app. It's not touching the bootloader in that way.
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Jammol said:
You won't lose samsung pay for unlocking the device using the tmobile app. It's not touching the bootloader in that way.
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I wanted to get it unlock by buying unlock code online. I can't get the unlock screen to put in the unlock code because I don't have T-Mobile. My other option is to root it and unlock it but I don't wanna lose Samsung pay.
xuanphucn said:
I wanted to get it unlock by buying unlock code online. I can't get the unlock screen to put in the unlock code because I don't have T-Mobile. My other option is to root it and unlock it but I don't wanna lose Samsung pay.
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Ahhh I see what you mean. I've never unlocked that way before. This may seem as a stupid question but have you tried to ask T-Mobile for an unlock code?
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Jammol said:
Ahhh I see what you mean. I've never unlocked that way before. This may seem as a stupid question but have you tried to ask T-Mobile for an unlock code?
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well i don't have tmobile plus I already tried it and the app said my phone isn't eligible
xuanphucn said:
well i don't have tmobile plus I already tried it and the app said my phone isn't eligible
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You don't need to have t-mobile to unlock it. Is it an N920T variant? If you bought it from them out right they will unlock it.
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Jammol said:
You don't need to have t-mobile to unlock it. Is it an N920T variant? If you bought it from them out right they will unlock it.
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I tried that. They said I have to use it on the network for 40 days to give me the unlock code.
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I tried that. They said I have to use it on the network for 40 days to give me the unlock code.
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Did you but it outright from them?
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Jammol said:
Did you but it outright from them?
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Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
tengtengvn said:
Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
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Tmobile is a piece of ****
tengtengvn said:
Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
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That is F'd up dude. If only you lived in California. I believe a state law was passed there that prevents carriers from refusing to unlock devices that are paid for. I'm really starting to despise them more and more. Only thing they are good for where I live is speed and coverage.
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You can try this service from UnlockRadar working 100%: https://www.unlockradar.com/service/t-mobile-usa-device-unlock-app-official-unlock
What ROM are you using? In the past I've gotten that message about device comparability before, I was running an international ROM. If that's not the issue, honestly, give them a call back, might take a couple times but I've had different reps tell me different things and often calling back a couple times I'll get someone that is willing to help me.
Hello fellow note 7 users! I just got my hands on a Sprint Note 7 today and was wondering if anyone knows how to sim unlock it? because of my work I spend most of the year overseas, so I need to use it in another country. I contacted a few of the sellers that do remote sim unlocks on Ebay, but they cant unlock it yet. But since this is XDA I'm sure someone here knows best. Unlocking with Sprint is out of the question, since they need it to be active for 90 days on their system, and I'm only gonna be in the US for 2 more weeks. Any ideas or sugestions are more than welcome! :good:
I'm looking the same... a way to unlock sprint note 7...
Fashiontek said:
Hello fellow note 7 users! I just got my hands on a Sprint Note 7 today and was wondering if anyone knows how to sim unlock it? because of my work I spend most of the year overseas, so I need to use it in another country. I contacted a few of the sellers that do remote sim unlocks on Ebay, but they cant unlock it yet. But since this is XDA I'm sure someone here knows best. Unlocking with Sprint is out of the question, since they need it to be active for 90 days on their system, and I'm only gonna be in the US for 2 more weeks. Any ideas or sugestions are more than welcome! :good:
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So you called sprint and they Said it couldn't be internationally unlocked for 90 days?
If your rooted i can do it
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thatotherguy.. said:
If your rooted i can do it
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Hello,could you tell me how do you do that?Thank you.
I just got my note 7 Sprint factory unlocked I've tried metropcs/tmobile/cricket/verizon all working
Uniquebarbee said:
I just got my note 7 Sprint factory unlocked I've tried metropcs/tmobile/cricket/verizon all working
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So you can confirm the N930P is in fact working on Verizon? I was looking to get one since the modding support?
Sprint Note 7 on newest build
thatotherguy.. said:
If your rooted i can do it
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Im trying to sim unlock my sprint note 7, can u remotely root and unlock been trying to do this for a week now and no one has been able too.