I would like to use other carrier than tmobile any info thanks
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I would like to use other carrier than tmobile any info thanks
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I'd also like to know this. It gloats that it has an e-sim but I do not see how to really use it.
To answer the question
I have a Verizon gear s2. I connected it to PAGE PLUS and pay .10 a minute. Since these watches have a built in Sim called e-Sim most prepaid companies can't help you because they require a phone to take their Sim. Maybe one day they will advance a little.
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I have a Verizon gear s2. I connected it to PAGE PLUS and pay .10 a minute. Since these watches have a built in Sim called e-Sim most prepaid companies can't help you because they require a phone to take their Sim. Maybe one day they will advance a little.
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Hello,
I am looking into purchasing a Galaxy S3, full retail price, in order to preserve my unlimited plan with Verizon. I have a contact in Germany, employed at T-Mobile, who can get me the SIII GT-I9300 at an employee discount. I am on board to get it, however I am concerned about whether Verizon will let me activate and use this phone in the US or not. My German contact talked to a service clerk who said it will work in the US, however I'm not so sure about the legality of it and whatever tricks Verizon might have up their sleeves.
Also, I read something about it being a "GSM" phone and not working on Verizon because it uses "CDMA." Is this true? Does that mean this option is totally out??
Sorry if I sound like a newbie about this! I don't know much about the smartphone world.
Thanks
Don't think the -I9300 will work on Verizon different insides
Edit- I called big red for you. they said no it won't work on Their network.
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Hulk0069 said:
Don't think the -I9300 will work on Verizon different insides
Edit- I called big red for you. they said no it won't work on Their network.
stripped apart rebuilt with Clean Rom&XdaTechnology!!!
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Absolutely correct because of this...
skaista said:
Also, I read something about it being a "GSM" phone and not working on Verizon because it uses "CDMA." Is this true? Does that mean this option is totally out??
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It would work only for T mobile or AT&T.
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Absolutely correct because of this...
It would work only for T mobile or AT&T.
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My only options are:
1) Buying/giving up my unlimited data for a verizon sIII, which is inferior to the international version
2) Waiting until Verizon comes out with something better at a reasonable price (haha)
3) Buying the phone from my friend, who wont be able to get me the deal for very much longer because he's switching companies in a couple months. Then start up with T-Mobile USA and dump Verizon.
Does anyone have any experience switching to T-Mobile? Any suggestions? Might I have another option in this whole mess?
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When I was in Germany I visited the electronic store to get a vodafone sim card for my (American) Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3. I was able to use text and make and receive phone calls but no data. The problem lies in Verizon software which does not allow adding an APN. All of the European Samsung Galaxy S3's are already unlocked. You may want to have your friend verify. I rooted, unlocked and flashed a rom that now allows me to add APN and my German Vodafone sim card now works.
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How does activation work once I get my device? I've never bought an unlocked phone. Do I just have to take it to a Sprint store? Thanks!
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that's a tough one. I might would have waited and bought it straight from Sprint. But you could try doing the activate new device feature online, if that doesn't work you could walk it in the store
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How does activation work once I get my device? I've never bought an unlocked phone. Do I just have to take it to a Sprint store? Thanks!
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I wasn't sure about this either so I'm going to have to wait until Nov 8th when sprint has them in stock. would assume all you would have to do is go into a sprint store and have them activate it for you. You most likely will have to purchase a sim card from them to be able to use any kind of data
Okay. Is it possible that my Galaxy S4 SIM card will work with it once activated?
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/...release-date-november-8-t-mobile-coming-weeks
If you look down at the bottom of that article where it says "Update", they talk about a Sprint representative saying there there should be no problems activating devices purchased from the Google Play Store.
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Okay. Is it possible that my Galaxy S4 SIM card will work with it once activated?
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You can activate it online or in store. The SIM card is only for international use, but yes. You can move the SIM from the S4 to the N5.
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The SIM card is only for international use, but yes. You can move the SIM from the S4 to the N5.
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I thought the SIM card was for LTE service...
You'll probably be able to do it thru the website... Well i'm going to try once my N5 arrives.
sim is for Sprint LTE authentication and gsm/international roaming. I assume we will activate as usual.
the big question is if sprint is going to start allowing us to swap sims between devices rather then having to activate each time.
I am a manager at a sprint store. The only difference between the play store version and the one from sprint directly is that the play store one doesn't come with a Sim card that is needed to activate the phone on the sprint network. We were advised today that anyone purchasing the phone from the play store should be directed to a sprint service and repair center as they will have the cards needed to identify the device on the sprint network. Hope this helps!
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I am a manager at a sprint store. The only difference between the play store version and the one from sprint directly is that the play store one doesn't come with a Sim card that is needed to activate the phone on the sprint network. We were advised today that anyone purchasing the phone from the play store should be directed to a sprint service and repair center as they will have the cards needed to identify the device on the sprint network. Hope this helps!
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So if I'm going from another LTE Sprint phone to a Nexus 5. Would it be best to use the same sim card or get one at the Sprint store?
My understanding is that it is a special card for the Nexus 5 they will be in stores by 11-8 at the very latest.
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I am a manager at a sprint store. The only difference between the play store version and the one from sprint directly is that the play store one doesn't come with a Sim card that is needed to activate the phone on the sprint network. We were advised today that anyone purchasing the phone from the play store should be directed to a sprint service and repair center as they will have the cards needed to identify the device on the sprint network. Hope this helps!
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that actually really sucks. I don't want to have to hunt down a sim card just to activate my new phone.
look what i found.. http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-rel...-sprint-unlimited-data-guarantee-for-life.htm
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look what i found.. http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-rel...-sprint-unlimited-data-guarantee-for-life.htm
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maybe I missed it but what does this have to do with activation?
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maybe I missed it but what does this have to do with activation?
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well till i seen it from the sprint site i really didnt kno if sprint was gonna have the nex 5.. now i kno... all the other info was here say... not now... that made me happy to see that.. my guess is we get the phone we take it to the sprint store and they activate it.. im not worried anymore.. goodnite guys!! on to the next one 1
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well till i seen it from the sprint site i really didnt kno if sprint was gonna have the nex 5.. now i kno... all the other info was here say... not now... that made me happy to see that.. my guess is we get the phone we take it to the sprint store and they activate it.. im not worried anymore.. goodnite guys!! on to the next one 1
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gotcha.... I just don't see to many stores actually receiving these on time.
I'm thinking about switching to this from the S4. I'm not eligible for an upgrade. Do you know if Sprint would still let me trade my S4 in? If not, what's the best way to go about this? I'm not big into Craigslist.
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Stores will get them just fine.
If you are looking to upgrade check with your local store and see what they can do for you. There is the 1 up program
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I'm thinking about switching to this from the S4. I'm not eligible for an upgrade. Do you know if Sprint would still let me trade my S4 in? If not, what's the best way to go about this? I'm not big into Craigslist.
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I'm in the same boat with my evo lte... I doubt Sprint will let you trade if you're not eligible for an upgrade (or would at least make you renew), so I'm planning to just sell mine after I get the n5. Some people around here have vouched for Swappa and the evo lte is going for a decent price on there so that's probably what I'll do. Looks like you could get close to 400 for a Sprint s4 in good condition
http://swappa.com/buy/samsung-galaxy-s-4-sprint
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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?
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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?
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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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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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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.
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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
Hi all, I just received a used AT&T 4g S2 today. The seller removed the watch from his account today. When I called to add it to my account, the rep said that it could not because sim is already being used. The IMEI is clean as verified through AT&T. Does it take a few days or hours for the electronic sim to reset or am I SOL? Thanks
I had to do a new SIM card request from T Mobile. Which was just to give me a SIM for a new number and then transfer that to the eSIM in the gear s2.
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I had to do a new SIM card request from T Mobile. Which was just to give me a SIM for a new number and then transfer that to the eSIM in the gear s2.
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So I just call AT&T and ask them to assign me a new sim card with number and transfer that to the eSim? I'm not sure if that's possible with AT&T. The store wouldn't even help me today.
That's essentially how t mobile helped me in store. I would hope that AT&T would be able to do the same. Try calling customer care and see what they say
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That's essentially how t mobile helped me in store. I would hope that AT&T would be able to do the same. Try calling customer care and see what they say
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I will do it tomorrow morning. Thanks for the help.
This question is for anyone who has already received their US Unlocked HTC U11. Did it come with a nano-sim? Or do you need to use an existing one from your carrier? Thanks in advance.
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This question is for anyone who has already received their US Unlocked HTC U11. Did it come with a nano-sim? Or do you need to use an existing one from your carrier? Thanks in advance.
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you need to use your own sim
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you need to use your own sim
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perfect. thanks
Unlocked devices are often called SIM free in other countries. Just pop yours in and you should be all set.
I had to cut my existing Verizon SIM down to a nano SIM. Popped it in the sled and it worked perfectly.
Forget that Verizon $30 upgrade charge!
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BoulderGeek said:
I had to cut my existing Verizon SIM down to a nano SIM. Popped it in the sled and it worked perfectly.
Forget that Verizon $30 upgrade charge!
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Never had them charge me for a SIM card. Just an upgrade fee if I buy a phone from them.
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Never had them charge me for a SIM card. Just an upgrade fee if I buy a phone from them.
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Verizon will charge you if you want to upgrade your phone and bill it through their site.
Keep your account, buy a phone from VZW: $30 for nothing, thanks very much.
That's what I was alluding to.