I live in UK, few months ago I bought GEAR S2 Classic 3g version from south korea and i absolutely love it Sadly i realize that none of current UK providers wont be able to activate electronic sim card, i dont know why I was sure that UK wont be so far behind Korea, but it is like it is...
Today I found that o2 finally sells s2 3g watches on contract, but maybe anybody knows is it possible to activate PAYG ones? I admit I dont know how its going to actualy works. I didnt found any option to setup those cards, is it accesible at all?
ID BE APPRECIATED IF anyone whos done it could explain me if its possible at all...
Thanks..
To my knowledge the esims are locked to their individual carrier unfortunately.
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Hi to all. Im the proud owner of an Htc evo Fully rooted and also a treo pro both on sprint network. I'm traveling to europe in 2 weeks and unfortunately i'm pretty sure neither of theses phones will work there. Could someone point me in the direction of a cheap way to call back home and maybe even have my family call me. I'm taking my MacBook so I've considered skype or maybe fring but have never used either so I'm not 100% of their capabilities any help would be greatly appreciated. Thxs in advance
I was told about this site... is this the best deal( or even a good deal) will be visiting the Uk, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and France
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Right, CDMA phones are only used in US and a few Latin American countries, the rest of the world uses GSM.
Some of CDMA devices have also the chance to insert a normal SIM card, not sure if your devices can...
If not I guess that link will save you from being connected while traveling on GSM world.
I have a Galaxy S5 but I want to have Radio FM and only the Sprint version has it.
I am spanish and live in Spain, Europe.
I have been looking on eBay or Amazon and I see I can buy the Sprint version, but I don't know if the phone bands/frequencies and the FM Radio will work in Europe.
Does anybody know?
Thanks.
the device will boot and run. wifi works great. you may be able to Sim unlock the phone for international use. i didn't read those threads
for whatever it's worth, the radio doesn't work in airplane mode but does work worth mobile data off here in the states.
but it seems to me that you would do better just buying a radio.
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Many thanks. I ended up selling the S5 because of it not having radio, and the Sprint one seems impossible to know if will work here fully. I just stay with my S3 until it dies or Samsung includes a radio again in a Galaxy S flagship.
Which will never happen, seems like.
Samsung, count how many sales you are losing every year for not including a radio. I am the kind of user that likes to get the new Galaxy S every year, and stopped at the S3 for this reason. And thousands like me. Now also removed the removable battery and micro SD. Then you cry and wonder why you lose share every day only to copy Apple but not gaining Apple users because you have no social status.
Angry.
I have a Verizon model Great S2, never activated, only used via BT. Can it be activated in T-Mobile? Do I need to get it unlocked?
Thanks.
I also have the Verizon model and was told the same but not sure since I myself haven't tried to activate the watch.
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I'm also wondering about the radio. Do the different models have different modems, and since the Verizon one has a CDMA modem, is it incompatible with T-Mobile bands?
If you look at Network Mode you'll see WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) so I'm guessing you could, I would check to see if yours is the same, which I wouldn't be surprised if it was. I have a 2nd hand Gear S2 that was bought from TMO. Then again, what do I know since I was too chicken to buy a Verizon one to find out before buying the one I have.
OK, I live chatted with Samsung and called their support phone line. According to both, the carrier versions are carrier locked, and cannot be unlocked. So, no switching between carriers. They told me I'll need to buy another Gear S2 if I want to move to another carrier.
If the Verizon version is capable of LTE then it should be carrier unlocked out of the box just like their phones. It was part of the stipulation for them to be able to buy the extra spectrum they bought a while back.
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Anyone tried to Verizon Gear S2 on a GSM network (AT&T or T-mobile)?
Just bought a Gear S2 for $99 refurbished and thinking maybe I should have bought GSM because or worldwide compatibility.
None of the Gear S2 have LTE which is carrier compatible. Verizon Sprint have CDMA 3G and AT&T and T-Mobile have GSM 3G.
Nextstep said:
Anyone tried to Verizon Gear S2 on a GSM network (AT&T or T-mobile)?
Just bought a Gear S2 for $99 refurbished and thinking maybe I should have bought GSM because or worldwide compatibility.
None of the Gear S2 have LTE which is carrier compatible. Verizon Sprint have CDMA 3G and AT&T and T-Mobile have GSM 3G.
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I just bought one too for 99.... Android Police?
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I just bought one too for 99.... Android Police?
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Yup, bought two one for wife. Will probably use it as a wifi/bluetooth watch.
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Yup, bought two one for wife. Will probably use it as a wifi/bluetooth watch.
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Same here, I heard its only like 10$ to activate it though, ill just see
Same here, saw the android police article and bought a Verizon one to replace my wife's broken fitbit. Im wondering how much more I'll have to pay monthly or to activate.
Can it be used on a sister company of version like straight talk
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I attempted it yesterday, apperantly verizons model doesn't have an esim number so it can't be used.
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Can it be used on a sister company of version like straight talk
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I activated my S2 Verizon on Page Plus. Put a $10 pin on it that will last 120 days.
$0.10/min talk, $0.05 text, $0.10 meg data.
Given my experience with the Gear S this is enough for my needs when I'm occasionally without my phone.
jb
JB can you say more on how you got it activated I'm on Page Plus? Something like that would be perfect for me. Just order a T-mobile S2 Classic. Thanks.
Bought a Gear S3 LTE from Korea is the any way to connect it to any UK mobile network?
Not that I know.
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Bought a Gear S3 LTE from Korea is the any way to connect it to any UK mobile network?
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Did you ever manage to get the LTE version working in the UK? Would also be interested to know where you got it from as I can't find an LTE for sale anywhere.
Connection the European SIM
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Did you ever manage to get the LTE version working in the UK? Would also be interested to know where you got it from as I can't find an LTE for sale anywhere.
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I am interested in that too because i am struggeling with the same issue. The watch I have is an unlocked Korean version with a Tk telecom branding.
Maybe there is a complete neutral firmware for the LTE, that allows the connections of an ESIM via Gear App, as it was allowed with the Gear S2?
GrandMasterPlank. Not really tried yet, to get it working. Got it off Ebay, the same as Pixmixa the Tk telecom branded one. Think it will work has the same radio's as the Gear S2, that O2 were selling for a short time last year. But do not know if any mobile network will connect it, and how helpful they would be. Got this one because it has the possibility to connect to the mobile phone network, not sure if it ever will. But a least it can make an emergency call if i need to, not tried but said I can.
UK networks don't support esims at the moment so I doubt you'll get it to work
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I am interested in that too because i am struggeling with the same issue. The watch I have is an unlocked Korean Version with an Tk telecom branding.
Maybe there is a complete neutral firmware for the LTE, that allows the scan an ESIM via Gear App, as it was allowed with the Gear S2?
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How did the scan of the sim card worked? Did it work in the UK or which country? Which carrier(s)? Thanks
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How did the scan of the sim card worked? Did it work in the UK or which country? Which carrier(s)? Thanks
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Vodafone Germany still offers the previous S2 and shows how the activtion process works. Here you can see:
vodafone.de/hilfe/samsung/gear-s2.html#so-aktivieren-sie-das-esim-profil-fuer-die-samsung-gear-s2-classic-3g-smartwatch
(Please fullfilll the beginning of the URL, I am not allowed to post Links.)
Unfortunately, the app does not offer the menu for the S3 But its at least just a software issue, isnt it?
Pixmixa I have seen the same video, somewhere online, in english. Here is my best guess what appends the Usim/esim need to be registered on the mobile network. When you turn the S3 on it looks for a uk ICCID which is listed under Gear info/About device the first bit 898205 is for the country eg it is set for Korea. This need to be changed, which might be possible as the is a small slot at the bottom of the watch. Looks like a micro usb connection, which i have read on XDA developer is used to reprogram the esim. esims must work in the UK because the Gear S2 was being sold by O2, and i spoke to someone at O2, who phoned someone he worked with who a bought the (o2.co.uk/shop/smartwatches/samsung/gear-s2-classic-3g/). Got a QR code with it and was using it to make and receive calls.
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Pixmixa I have seen the same video, somewhere online, in english. Here is my best guess what appends the Usim/esim need to be registered on the mobile network. When you turn the S3 on it looks for a uk ICCID which is listed under Gear info/About device the first bit 898205 is for the country eg it is set for Korea. This need to be changed, which might be possible as the is a small slot at the bottom of the watch. Looks like a micro usb connection, which i have read on XDA developer is used to reprogram the esim. esims must work in the UK because the Gear S2 was being sold by O2, and i spoke to someone at O2, who phoned someone he worked with who a bought the (o2.co.uk/shop/smartwatches/samsung/gear-s2-classic-3g/). Got a QR code with it and was using it to make and receive calls.
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Thank you, that is very interesting information. And you are right, there is a small docking port hidden under a plastic cap close to the wrist at the S3 too. Do you have any further information concering the reprogramming process? Maybe the process for S2 and S3 ist the same and someone who can do it for S2 can do it fo the S3 as well.
Is the docking port a micro usb connection? Not taken the plug out on mine. I was hope some Xda expert would know how to reprogram the esim.
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Is the docking port a micro usb connection? Not taken the plug out on mine. I was hope some Xda expert would know how to reprogram the esim.
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No it is not. The watchside looks like something special. See this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...-providers-t3501589/post70423547#post70423547
Does remind me of my connection on the gear S. Which if I remember correctly you can connect via USB to your computer.
I am planning to buy a Samsung gear s2 classic which seemed to be locked to t-mobile network and use it outside the US.. in the middle east.
What would happen if i used it outside the US . will there be missed features or limited use .. can I spare it to my phone..
what will be your advice shall I purchase ot or not
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I am planning to buy a Samsung gear s2 classic which seemed to be locked to t-mobile network and use it outside the US.. in the middle east.
What would happen if i used it outside the US . will there be missed features or limited use .. can I spare it to my phone..
what will be your advice shall I purchase ot or not
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If it's a esim model it will only work on T-Mobile. You can use the watch on bluetooth and works nearly the same. But never no service. I use a AT&T and Verizon watch bluetooth only.
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If it's a esim model it will only work on T-Mobile. You can use the watch on bluetooth and works nearly the same. But never no service. I use a AT&T and Verizon watch bluetooth only.
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Where I live we have no 3g networks. We are still on the GSM network so it's not an issue I think