According to Cat Phones and Bullitt they only produce this phone currently as an unlocked GSM version. However, one gentleman on their Facebook page claimed that he has this phone working for him on Sprint. I understand the general differences between GSM and CDMA, so I can't imagine this being possible unless there is a characteristic of this phone that I'm missing such as the LTE bands.
I'm highly interested in this phone, but I've also been with Sprint since I was given my first cell phone over fifteen years ago. If the Cat S60 doesn't work with Sprint then I'll have to make the tough decision of whether or not to switch to AT&T in order to finally get a new phone which interests me.
I'd appreciate any answers as to whether there is any possibility that this phone does in fact work with Sprint somehow. Thanks.
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i have boon looking around and havent seen this brought up (hopefully not just because it is a stupid question)but it appears from all he phone sites that the spint touch pro will have a faster processor than the verizon version. if i was to purchase the sprint release could it be used on verizons network?
dont laugh at me if the question is a ridiculous one. at least just answer it out of pity.
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i think they are different network technologies so I serisouly doubt it but I could be wrong. Wiat on someone to confirm but doubtful in my limited knowledge. Even if it could, it would have to be SIM unlocked for sure
The Sprint and Verizon networks are both CDMA, which means that SIM cards are not used (and that their radio networks are compatible). Instead, the phones have unique IDs that need to be activated by the carrier. The problem is, most carriers (Sprint is one, I believe), will not activate a phone they did not sell. Verizon has an open policy (supposedly), so you might get them to activate a Sprint phone.
I'm sure there are ways around this with the right connections (and cost), but I'm not familiar with them. They are probably the same ways that phones are cloned for illegal use of others' cell plans, so I don't think you want to go that route. Try calling the carrier you want to switch to and ask. They'll probably say "no", but it can't hurt to check.
bugdeyez said:
i have boon looking around and havent seen this brought up (hopefully not just because it is a stupid question)but it appears from all he phone sites that the spint touch pro will have a faster processor than the verizon version. if i was to purchase the sprint release could it be used on verizons network?
dont laugh at me if the question is a ridiculous one. at least just answer it out of pity.
spanks
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According to this article you should be able to and its right from the horses mouth!
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2277399,00.asp
a fast way to do it is to say your having issues with the internet on sprint and thaat 6 digit code they give u will be the Subsidy lock
These guys in my area selling phones from Sprint and claiming they can put them on Verizon and vice versa. They are also selling phones like the Droid 2 and Pro, claiming to put them on T-Mobile. I know those are world phones with GSM capabilities but I did not think for the U.S. I always thought this was not possible. Can someone tell me if I am wrong?
i'd be very careful about dealing with them.
you can take a sprint phone and put it on verizon. you'll have to edit the esn on the phone which is illegal, but it can be done.
as far as putting a verizon phone on t-mobile, thats impossible afaik. unless these devices have north american gsm frequencies, it won't work. however if they do support NA frequencies, it would be possible.
Is this what they do when they talk about spoofing esns or something like that. I think I have an idea of what your talking about. I do not deal with them because I know they are less than reputable. But is that spoofing or whatever?
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These guys in my area selling phones from Sprint and claiming they can put them on Verizon and vice versa. They are also selling phones like the Droid 2 and Pro, claiming to put them on T-Mobile. I know those are world phones with GSM capabilities but I did not think for the U.S. I always thought this was not possible. Can someone tell me if I am wrong?
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The Droid 2 Global and Droid Pro DO have GSM capabilities, however as far as I know and from video reviews, if you put the phone in GSM ("Global" mode)with an domestic (American) SIM card, it'll shut of the GSM radio. Stupid, I know. But they know people will just take the phone to T-Mobile and AT&T. This is even after they give you the unlock code. It's part of the software itself.
Now in regards to Sprint, they are SUPPOSED to put other carriers' phones on their networks, however you will not find any employee who will do it for you. Unless you edit the ESN number, which, as someone stated, is illegal, they won't activate it. Other carriers, such as MetroPCS will flash any CDMA phone to their network (although data might not work, usually). Local Boost Mobile stores MIGHT be nice enough to activate a Sprint phone for you. Virgin Mobile, although they run on Sprint, won't.
Yes they would be spoofing the esn from another device so the carrier will see it as a compatible for their system.
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I thought it was funny business but like I said, I just wanted to make sure. Thanks guys
Sooooo. I got an off topic question for my fellow techies of XDA, would it be possible to get an AT&T IPhone onto cdma net 10 if unlocked? I hate iphones and my girlfriend loves hers but when I moved to a new area I couldn't find a single gsm service in the area that got a signal (I was pretty shocked too) I got the IPhone from a friend and I know US Cellular/Verizon/Sprint don't typically accept unlocked phones, I know this forum is for android phones but this is just a general phone service question as I tried to get my unlocked sprint G2 on the cdma and found out it was blacklisted (what do you expect? I was craigslist) SO. What do you guys think? Any ideas on getting a gsm phone that's CDMA capable on CDMA through net 10 or other simlar service? I'd love to be able to get a good unlocked phone on cdma if it were possible, I have the G3 from U.S. Cellular right now but the phones so new there isn't even an available rom because US got it so far after the other carriers. I believe I posted this thread in the right place and if I didn't please let me know and I will remove it, I like XDa far too much to want to get blacklisted haha
Hello all! I am a Verizon customer wanting an S7, but one of my major hobbies is cell site hunting and testing the network. The engineering mode gives me crucial information about the network, and it's accessible on the Samsung Galaxy's by dialing *#0011#. The problem is Verizon has been blocking this mode from their variants for the last several years, and the GS7 is no different. My current phone, the GS6, is rooted, and I was able to re-enable the engineering mode. But like I said, I am wanting the S7 if possible, mainly for the increased storage.
So at this point, I think I have two options.
A - purchase the VZW variant and hope for root
or
B - find any other variant that will work on Verizon
I only need root if it's the VZW variant because these screens aren't blocked by any other carrier. With that being said, does anyone know of any other variant besides the G930V that will work on Verizon? The main one I can think of right off the bat is the US Cellular model, but living in FL I do not have a store near me, and I cannot buy the phone anyway since they don't service my zip code. I have read that the international versions do not support CDMA, but I don't know what kind of modding I could do since they do have root- whether radios could be flashed or not. Truth be told, I would be a-ok with an LTE-only phone. I was hoping the T-Mobile model would be an avenue, but it's locked down too.
I know it's a complicated order, but if anyone has any tips or suggestions, I would love to hear them!
Thank you!
My parents use Vodafone in the UK and they are switching off 3G next year, so they need new phones.
they both have Nokia 5.1 which Vodafone have stated are not compatible with 4G Calling.
What exactly is required in a handset for it to be 4G Calling compatible?!
Vodafone were useless other than, buy from us!
However, typically they would buy unlocked handsets elsewhere.
some sites seem to suggest 4G Calling is a network software update, so why can’t their current phone work (it does have 4G capability for data currently)?
Also read only handsets from the network itself would work, but that seems odd given how many people buy from 3rd parties.
ALL Apple phones since the 6 seem Ok though regardless, but they don’t want to spend iPhone money And wary of refurbs.
Help appreciated to unravel it all