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Sim unlock galaxy s3 on verizon? :(

Can someone please help me with me new galaxy 3s? I just bought it from USA and i want to use it on Greece but it is locked on verizon.... What should i do?

That's an 800MHz/1900MHz CDMA phone. If Greece is like the rest of Europe and uses GSM, the phone doesn't have the radios to work there, so you can't use it. (The SIM is for data, not voice, but you need the basic connection to the network for it to work, and a CDMA phone won't connect to a GSM network.)
You should sell the phone to someone in the US (who wants a Verizon phone - it can't be "unlocked" for other carriers) and buy the GSM version of the phone.

Rukbat said:
That's an 800MHz/1900MHz CDMA phone. If Greece is like the rest of Europe and uses GSM, the phone doesn't have the radios to work there, so you can't use it. (The SIM is for data, not voice, but you need the basic connection to the network for it to work, and a CDMA phone won't connect to a GSM network.)
You should sell the phone to someone in the US (who wants a Verizon phone - it can't be "unlocked" for other carriers) and buy the GSM version of the phone.
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New Verizon phones have worldwide roaming ability (including the S3) so it should work on any GSM carrier outside the US.
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gagdude said:
New Verizon phones have worldwide roaming ability (including the S3) so it should work on any GSM carrier outside the US.
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It is a sch i535rwb 4g phone. How can i check if it has a worldwide roaming phone? Also what should i do so that i can use it in Greece?

You need the SGH T999 (The GSM variant of the SGSIII) The Verizon variant should NOT work in Greece on a Greek carrier.

ItzCrooK2UxD said:
You need the SGH T999 (The GSM variant of the SGSIII) The Verizon variant should NOT work in Greece on a Greek carrier.
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Are you sure for that? If i am not wrong this is an US version too, whats the diference and i can use sgh t999 in Greece?

I used to think it was native but apparently not. You can still enable worldwide roaming though.
Here's the thread, you need to do some hackery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
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You can just root it and and flash the synergy mod rom and it will work on any carrier

Does it actually have a SIM card slot or just a built in one?
If you're looking to use it primarily in your area I'd look for a different phone - sell or trade this one. I've heard the GSM can be used but that it's pretty terrible and certainly not what you'd want for a primary phone.
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US N5 Set | Singapore Usage

Hello all,
I want to get the N5. However, as I stay in Singapore, I would need to get it from other countries as there are no confirm release date in Singapore.
Just like to check, does the N5 sold in Amazon works in Singapore?
Thanks!

dqnizer said:
Hello all,
I want to get the N5. However, as I stay in Singapore, I would need to get it from other countries as there are no confirm release date in Singapore.
Just like to check, does the N5 sold in Amazon works in Singapore?
Thanks!
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Hi, from SG too.
US version only works on 2G. (Yes, no 3g due to our 2100 Mhz)
I'm considering getting UK version but it will cost a BOMB.
UK version have at least LTE network, sadly no 3g too. So, its either LTE / 2G

Oriserzz said:
Hi, from SG too.
US version only works on 2G. (Yes, no 3g due to our 2100 Mhz)
I'm considering getting UK version but it will cost a BOMB.
UK version have at least LTE network, sadly no 3g too. So, its either LTE / 2G
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I am considering getting the Japan set. Heard that it might work. Todayonline state that it will come to singapore on late nov while HWZ say that it wont come.
I don't know which is a credible source...

I'd say neither. Lol.
Anyway US set N5 has working 3G what.. Just no LTE... If not then all those importing US set N5 pay for nothing..
Japan set is D821 ie international version so yes it will work
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Have you try contacting theopensurface? Local store that carries all google stuff and they already started selling Nexus 5 last week (both US and International version are available)

I'm using my N5 now and I do have 3G. Korean set.
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Well. US Google play didn't state 2100 MHz frequency which is needed for our local 3g band
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The us model has 2100mhz its a wcdma band
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Ordering nexus 5 to india from US

I wanted to know if anyone has tried ordering nexus 5 to India from US using shopandship.com or borderlinx or other similar means.If so how much did the total amount come to and how much time it took?
Incase people are wondering how to do it then here is the guide:
http://trak.in/mobiles/buying-google-nexus-4-india-price-rs-22500/
http://www.technodify.com/how-to-buy-nexus-4-from-us-and-get/

Is the US version the right one for India? Remember there is the D820 for North America and the D821 for the rest of the World

EddyOS said:
Is the US version the right one for India? Remember there is the D820 for North America and the D821 for the rest of the World
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My friends had bought it from there and its working in India without any issue.What is the difference between D820 or D821?
Editk i found the difference.Is it possible to tell them i need D821 when i buy it from US?

No, D821 is only available outside of the US so you'll have to get it from Europe if you want/need the D821 variant

EddyOS said:
No, D821 is only available outside of the US so you'll have to get it from Europe if you want/need the D821 variant
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My friend is using his phone which he got from US without any issue so it should work for me also right?

Yes, just not on 4G (unless your network uses the same 4G bands as Us networks)

EddyOS said:
Yes, just not on 4G (unless your network uses the same 4G bands as Us networks)
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As of now 3g only thanks a lot for ur help.But do u know the safest and cheaper way to ship it to India other than sending it along with someone.
Coz in india 32gb costs around 34k where as if i buy from US it will cost only 25k but i dont have anyone coming to india anytime soon

NO idea, I'm lucky enough to get it from the Play Store. Good luck

My N5 is from the US i.e. D820. Works perfectly.. And for 4G god in future may bless us with that..
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It's more likely to be your network provider giving you 4g but unlikely they'll give it on same band as USA. USA are rebels. Rest of the world adhere to global (or at least national) standards
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rootSU said:
It's more likely to be your network provider giving you 4g but unlikely they'll give it on same band as USA. USA are rebels. Rest of the world adhere to global (or at least national) standards
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Thanks

and which is the best screen guard and case u would suggest.I have heard about spigen?is it good?

Does AT&T V10 on Verizon?

My girlfriend really wants the mint colored V10 at&t has exclusivity over, but she's on Verizon. I'm not sure how locked down Verizon is. I believe V10s have both CDMA and GSM radios. Please and thank you

It may accept the Verizon SIM but it may not connect to LTE.
Carrier branded devices are tricky. We're not completely to the point of switching devices between carriers in the USA as fluidly as it should be.
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aznsephyi said:
My girlfriend really wants the mint colored V10 at&t has exclusivity over, but she's on Verizon. I'm not sure how locked down Verizon is. I believe V10s have both CDMA and GSM radios. Please and thank you
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No AT&T has no CDMA radio, it will not work calls/sms on Verizon.
EDIT: I know it would only be the back portion of the phone, but you could get the light blue / cyan / mint? back battery cover off ebay or amazon.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V10-Qi-W...ear-Housing-Back-Lid-Case-Cover-/151880595028
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V10-H961...or-Rear-Housing-Back-Cover-Case-/171998333940

clockcycle said:
No AT&T has no CDMA radio, it will not work calls/sms on Verizon.
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So what about global travel to countries that don't have GSM networks? Is the AT&T variant useless?
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SprManKalEl said:
So what about global travel to countries that don't have GSM networks? Is the AT&T variant useless?
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Verizon CDMA doesn't work outside of US and has to switch to GSM globally (Verizon Global/world phones are CDMA domestically and GSM Globally), so if AT&T GSM is useless in Countries without GSM (are there any?) then the Verizon is as useless. . Anyways as far as I know, there are only GSM and Verizon variants
Verizon works on AT&T, since it switches to GSM. AT&T does not work on Verizon, since it's CDMA.

There are plenty of countries that aren't GSM. Canada, Argentina, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, China, India, Japan, Austria, Germany, Poland, Russia and Sweden to name a few.
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Off topic, I stand corrected;
Here's some good references, hope they help determine which device works best for your global travels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_the_Americas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_Europe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_the_Asia_Pacific_region
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_the_Middle_East_and_Africa

clockcycle said:
Off topic, I stand corrected;
Here's some good references, hope they help determine which device works best for your global travels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_the_Americas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_Europe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_the_Asia_Pacific_region
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_the_Middle_East_and_Africa
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Thanks for the info man. Really appreciate it

Can the gear s2 3g be used in the uk?

Dear all
I used to have the original samsung gear with 3g, very cool watch and the new one looks amazing. However, I know the 3g version has an embedded e sim, can this be activated and used stand alone in the uk? Does anyone know?
Regards
Andy

Definitely would work if activated in States and used in Europe but roaming charges would be a killer. I don't know of any European provider supporting esim. Tried mine in Poland (Tmobile version) and it worked.

darekz said:
Definitely would work if activated in States and used in Europe but roaming charges would be a killer. I don't know of any European provider supporting esim. Tried mine in Poland (Tmobile version) and it worked.
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T-Mobile in Poland was able to activate your USA-purchased Gear S2 3G? Which USA carrier model do you own? Or is it from a different country?
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optimummind said:
T-Mobile in Poland was able to activate your USA-purchased Gear S2 3G? Which USA carrier model do you own? Or is it from a different country?
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Like I mentioned. Watch was activated in States.

darekz said:
Like I mentioned. Watch was activated in States.
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Which carrier model? Did the watch have to be unlocked first?
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Tmobile USA version