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[Q] How to unlock sim for Verizon Galaxy SIII

Hello everyone, I just got verizon SIII I rooted it, have super user promission, than ez-unlock... but I didnt find a way how to unlock a sim, so I can use Straight talk or simply mobile, t mobile operators...

skyderskynet said:
Hello everyone, I just got verizon SIII I rooted it, have super user promission, than ez-unlock... but I didnt find a way how to unlock a sim, so I can use Straight talk or simply mobile, t mobile operators...
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that's not for sim or carrier unlocking, that's for bootloader
if you use a different rom like cm10 you can use sim, or maybe in stock you can still use a different sim aswell
iv used a att sim and it works, did you switch your phone to GSM or GLOBAL mode

powercamg4 said:
that's not for sim or carrier unlocking, that's for bootloader
if you use a different rom like cm10 you can use sim, or maybe in stock you can still use a different sim aswell
iv used a att sim and it works, did you switch your phone to GSM or GLOBAL mode
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Can you please write what should I do please ...

skyderskynet said:
Can you please write what should I do please ...
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are you running stock TouchWiz or something else

I believe you need to be on one of the JellyBean leaks to enable GSM or Global mode.

I Didn't. Change. The Mod how. Can I do it.? What leak would you recommended? thank you. For reply
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what Rom or leak is a good one. Please help
Thank you
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Leak #4 was just released, but there are lots of custom ROMs built on it. It is your personal decision what you want to run on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1672
Read up in this forum if you are looking for ROMs. If you don't know what your doing, read the guides at the top and start learning.

i would suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070 CleanROM v5, its not up to the latest leak i beleve but it keeps the touchwiz feel and you really loses no functionality. and yes it has gsm and global mode. i can confirm that because i time to time use a at&t sim card

Stupid question, but is VZW's SGS3 carrier locked requiring an unlock code from VZW? Or if the phone is running a global ready ROM, can I simply put in another (GSM) carrier's SIM card?
Thanks!

What is the unlocked G920T?

Best Buy sells an unlocked version of the G920T - http://goo.gl/bk4ukE
It's not T-Mobile. It's unlocked and has no carrier bloat - just the usual Samsung stuff. It shows "4G" for LTE. (Edit: Correction - after the OTA referenced below, it shows H+ and LTE)
It came with 5.1.1 out of the box, build ending in COG3.
It had a 272mb software update immediately available that took it up to the build ending in COK1 and added the Android Security Patch Level line showing 2015-11-01.
Just curious how this model fits into the other unlocked models (f, i, etc.). Did Samsung simply take the T-Mobile model and sell a variant unlocked with no T-Mobile influence?

Sorry to bump this but I'm seeing a few more of these in the wild now and trying to figure it out. It's gotta have the same internals as the T-Mobile variant since the model number is the same, I'm assuming anyway? The full model is SM-G920TZKAX, but the packaging and phone just shorten it to T. The T-Mobile model is SM-G920TZDATMB. I guess knowing what the letters after G920T mean would be helpful.

From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Forums Pro.

grneyez said:
From what I've read it appears to be a unlocked version of the T-Mobile variant. Can't find much information about it.
I purchased the unlocked version from Best Buy yesterday for $450. Rooted it and could not be happier.
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Forums Pro.
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What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).

I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
jntdroid said:
What method did you use? I'm concerned about doing any mods due to not having the right software to flash back to (which we don't have right?).
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grneyez said:
I used the follow root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/galaxy-s6-root-5-1-1-variants-t3147074
As for going back to stock, you can always use smart switch, or ODIN back to stock rom.
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It's been so long on a Samsung device... no idea what smart switch is. Need to do some reading to get caught up. Thx

Smart Switch replaced Samsung Kies, which replaced Odin. Welcome
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I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.

rzracer2 said:
I just bought this yesterday as an open box for $380. I was worried that is wouldn't have LTE band 17 for AT&T as the normal 920T is listed as missing this band. The Best Buy version does have band 17 and I'm connected on it now. Very happy with the phone so far.
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How can you tell what bands it has?

jntdroid said:
How can you tell what bands it has?
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I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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rzracer2 said:
I downloaded LTE Discovery from the play store and it tells you what band you are connected to.
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you can also see the specs for the phone on Samsung's website. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-G920TZKAXAR
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900),B3(1800),B4 (AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B12(700),B17(700),B20(800)

Firmware?
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA

Does this work with Samsung Pay?
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?

diznanl said:
Has anyone tried getting this to work with Samsung Pay? I saw on a Slickdeals thread that it will not work ... would love confirmation.
Also, and I know this is a very, very slight chance anyone will know this, but -- will this work with my old, granfathered T-Zones data plan?
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Samsung pay is working on mine
Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

i bought this phone too and im att network. do i use tmobile or att for mods?

Yes
rzracer2 said:
Love the phone with no carrier bloatware, would have preferred 64GB but I can make due. I would like to root it but not without having factory firmware to fall back on. Even though it's a 920T it's has no T-Mobile apps so I'm pretty sure I can't load a T-Mobile ROM on it. If anyone runs across formware for a SM-G920TZKAXAR PLEASE let us know. TIA
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Yes. You can load T-Mobile firmware onto it. You just get all the TMobile extra stuff. Thats the same "unlocked" model sold by Rent A Center.

Marshmallow now available
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl

diznanl said:
I'm on sm-g920tzkaxar. Marshmallow is downloading on my phone right now!... See attached.
Thanks,
diznanl
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Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?

knightboy09 said:
Anyone get 7.0 running on g920tzkaxar yet?
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I'm also curious about this.
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Bump?
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grobillard said:
Bump?
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Currently this variant is awaiting official upgrade, most nougat roms are not going to work fully as call audio is broken, you may need to wait till official update is released to have all functions.

Canadian Firmware Flash?

I have an international unlocked version of the S7 and was wondering if I could flash the 930W8 Canadian firmware to this phone?

Unless there's a better answer out there...
As long as you're running the same Exynos processor, it's usually safe to cross-flash variants' /system (AP/PDA) partitions. You will definitely want to avoid flashing the CSC, and unless you're trying to access the Canadian carriers' frequencies avoid flashing the modem (CP) as well.
Make certain that you've got the correct firmware handy just in case of a brick.
I've used G900F roms for years on my old G900W8 (S5, not S7). Just don't cross-pollinate the stuff that touches hardware (i.e. modem).

iScott78 said:
I have an international unlocked version of the S7 and was wondering if I could flash the 930W8 Canadian firmware to this phone?
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Why would want to? It's pointless.
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Brava27 said:
Why would want to? It's pointless.
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The reason why is because I had previously gotten an AMERICAN SIM ONLY S7 from Amazon and I don't know what firmware it had on it. I was thinking it might have been 930W8 firmware. I started another thread about it, but short answer is that the AMERICAN SIM ONLY S7 ran a lot smoother than the one I have now. I have the international unlocked 930F now.

iScott78 said:
The reason why is because I had previously gotten an AMERICAN SIM ONLY S7 from Amazon and I don't know what firmware it had on it. I was thinking it might have been 930W8 firmware. I started another thread about it, but short answer is that the AMERICAN SIM ONLY S7 ran a lot smoother than the one I have now. I have the international unlocked 930F now.
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Go over to echoerom.com and get that rom. It's extremely smooth and fast. I have a Canadian s7 using that rom.
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i am really wonder if it is possible to flash 930F firmware from a 930W8 phone, since i am helping my friend to fix a boot loop s7(w8) but i don't want to completely kill the phone.

Brava27 said:
Go over to echoerom.com and get that rom. It's extremely smooth and fast. I have a Canadian s7 using that rom.
Sent from my Pebble Time
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How are you able to access the ROM. I tried and I'm denied. Also is there a specific kernel your using because it looks like the Canadian variant isn't compatible
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OK I've tried every which way to get my hands on a Canadian stock firmware and it isn't happening. I cannot believe there is no way to Odin back to stock. Any ideas would be great
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The US version uses SD820 whereas Canada uses the Exynos. You will likely soft-brick or even hard brick your device AFAIK.
By the way, the BEST way to get stock firmware pretty much directly from Samsung is using a tool called SamFirm. Google "samfirm xda" and it should be the first link.

DonDizzurp said:
The US version uses SD820 whereas Canada uses the Exynos. You will likely soft-brick or even hard brick your device AFAIK.
By the way, the BEST way to get stock firmware pretty much directly from Samsung is using a tool called SamFirm. Google "samfirm xda" and it should be the first link.
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I can't believe I've never come across that tool, downloading stock firmware as we speak thank you so much!!!
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Flashing G930F stuff on G930FD

So, I got my dual sim variant device from UAE. I am using 128 gb card instead of 2nd sim. I have a question can I flash F stuff on FD?
Thank You in advance.

DawarAzhar said:
So, I got my dual sim variant device from UAE. I am using 128 gb card instead of 2nd sim. I have a question can I flash F stuff on FD?
Thank You in advance.
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Same question here

Can. Mine is g930fd duos and now using g930f btu no issue

DawarAzhar said:
So, I got my dual sim variant device from UAE. I am using 128 gb card instead of 2nd sim. I have a question can I flash F stuff on FD?
Thank You in advance.
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Mine is also the dual sim variant from the UAE... from what i read from different threads it is possible to flash the 930F firmware on the 930FD without any losing the dual sim functionality
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Patlcs said:
Mine is also the dual sim variant from the UAE... from what i read from different threads it is possible to flash the 930F firmware on the 930FD without any losing the dual sim functionality
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I am looking for a confirmed post. Its been a month and This is the first time that I haven't flashed any thing on my new phone .
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Yes you can. Im running the dual sim version with Latest BTU firmware. Running absolutely perfect for last 2 months.
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Have a look at Following dual sim main thread. A lot of people have done this and dual sim functionality working OK.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3316311&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Galaxy S7 Dual Sim Discussion
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Can someone give some instruction on how to get the most "USA-like" firmware or version on the SM-G930FD. I'm not sure about whether I can install a different CSC, or whether that has to match the fw/bootloader/etc.

See the above thread. You will find everything there.
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Flashing single SIM software on dual sim

I've got dual SIM version 955FD and would like to flash UK EE 955F software via odin so I can take benefit of VoLte function. Is this possible and will both SIM still work?

riz157 said:
I've got dual SIM version 955FD and would like to flash UK EE 955F software via odin so I can take benefit of VoLte function. Is this possible and will both SIM still work?
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There is zero difference in dual and single sim software.
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_Dennis_ said:
There is zero difference in dual and single sim software.
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So I would not experience any issues at all and everything should work?
Thanks

riz157 said:
So I would not experience any issues at all and everything should work?
Thanks
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Yes, should work fine.
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riz157 said:
So I would not experience any issues at all and everything should work?
Thanks
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tried? results?

henihazbay said:
tried? results?
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In the end I didn't flash ROM.

If you were to flash, would you be requiring Root and TWRP or simply via Odin?

michel5891 said:
If you were to flash, would you be requiring Root and TWRP or simply via Odin?
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He was talking about firmware so odin.
A rom is totally different and that requires twrp
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riz157 said:
I've got dual SIM version 955FD and would like to flash UK EE 955F software via odin so I can take benefit of VoLte function. Is this possible and will both SIM still work?
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You can't possibly do that since many extra features will be present in the dual sim firmware than compared to the single sim firmware . Play safe :laugh:

pallavkeshari said:
You can't possibly do that since many extra features will be present in the dual sim firmware than compared to the single sim firmware . Play safe :laugh:
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Features such as?
Have you actually done this and have first hand knowledge of whats missing?
Im running F firmware on my dual sim and not missing anything so I think you dont know what your talking about
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force70 said:
Features such as?
Have you actually done this and have first hand knowledge of whats missing?
Im running F firmware on my dual sim and not missing anything so I think you dont know what your talking about
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I soft bricked my Galaxy S7

The dual SIM variant uses the SAME firmware as the single SIM variant. You CAN flash other firmware with no problem. You will lose nothing at all.

the_scotsman said:
The dual SIM variant uses the SAME firmware as the single SIM variant. You CAN flash other firmware with no problem. You will lose nothing at all.
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Yup.
Anyone who says otherwise has no clue what they are talking about
Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6

force70 said:
Features such as?
Have you actually done this and have first hand knowledge of whats missing?
Im running F firmware on my dual sim and not missing anything so I think you dont know what your talking about
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How's your service on the F version? Are you getting VoLTE etc?

michel5891 said:
How's your service on the F version? Are you getting VoLTE etc?
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Service is fine, just as it is on my F s7 edge and note 7 FD .
I dont think VoLTE works with it out of the box but that's not overly important to me anyway nor is wifi calling etc.
Id rather lose some unimportant features that i dont care about then get stuck with a locked bootloader piece of junk device that i cant mod if I want to

force70 said:
Features such as?
Have you actually done this and have first hand knowledge of whats missing?
Im running F firmware on my dual sim and not missing anything so I think you dont know what your talking about
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Features such as, Settings/Connections/SIM CARD MANAGER which allows you to chose from one SIM or both and more. I believe the normal version does not have this section, it does not make any sense. Can you confirm?

Pechan_uvas said:
Features such as, Settings/Connections/SIM CARD MANAGER which allows you to chose from one SIM or both and more. I believe the normal version does not have this section, it does not make any sense. Can you confirm?
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Ill boot up my device tomorrow and ill check...havent even looked at it since i got my note fe lol
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This is what I see .
No idea why it loaded sideways lol

Can I flash the galaxy s8 plus single to dual sim is that possible

riz157 said:
So I would not experience any issues at all and everything should work?
Thanks
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Nice to hear ! So i could flash a Note 9 Firmware on a Note 9 dual sim device ?
SM-N960F TO SM960F/DS
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR ANSWER PLEASE