Can you activate a used S3 LTE on AT&T network that already has an ICCID/Phone# on it
Hi I bought a used s3 on ebay and the listing says you can transfer it to your account but of course this doesn't seem to be quite as easy as it sounds. I've tried searching through here but all I can find is information on unlocking these devices which doesn't seem to really add any value whatsoever since what everyone really needs/wants to do is reprovision the ICCID on the device to a new number on a new account.
Are there any people that have successfully figured out this process with the gear that can explain what they had to do or what they had to tell the people at ATT? Or is this not actually currently possible with ATT?
PS. Samsung is funny with their online documentation on scanning the QR Code with SingTel etc... You would think they might have some instructions for US customers/carriers.
any help on this ?
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Hey everyone,
I hope someone can help me out with this problem. Today I moved from our old company carrier AT&T to Verizon and had to replace my GSM unlocked iP 4S. I don't like what Apple is doing at the moment so I went back to Android after couple of years (I had a HTC Desire and a GS2 back in Germany).
I read here on xda that Verizon promised an update to make the S3 global ready but we are still waiting for them to finally release it. First thing I did was putting my German Vodafone SIM in the phone but the lock wouldn't let me use it. I called Verizon Enterprise Support, explained the whole situation and asked them for an unlock code but they claimed the phone won't work in Europe and that's why I wont need a unlock code in the first place. Well I guess I wanted to try the "official" way and now I'm open for more creative approaches to solve this problem - I'm going back to Germany in 10 days and I really want to use this phone.
Is there a way to get an unlock code from Verizon or should I use a 3rd Party website? Is there something I should say or a different number to call? I tried to pull the "Hey we are a big customer and I'm the IT Ops Manager" card but it didn't help. I found a couple of websites that unlock the S3 for 10-20 bucks or so but I don't like the idea of giving someone my IMEI without checking here on xda first.
What happens if I get an unlock code and decide to root the phone and flash CM? Will I keep my unlock or do I have to do the whole process again? I really don't like TouchWiz, the S Apps and all this Verizon Bloat.Hope that someone can help me. Thanks guys.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314 might be helpful.
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Just spoke with Verizon Global Services Rep, who was actually really helpful. First off, any 4G phone is "sim-unlocked" by default. I have yet to prove this out, but will tonight, I have a WCDMA pre-paid sim that is still active.
Second, much like previous (major) android releases (GB - ICS last year), the Samsung JB update, should enable global phone capabilities on the Verizon SIII. We should then see the functionality enabled via the various new ROM's (built off OTA release) enabling said functionality.
Third point, which actually makes a lot of sense. He pointed out that many countries now have WCDMA networks as well as GSM, China being the obvious one. Assuming the native unlocked mode is correct, one should be able to purchase as WCDMA pre-paid sim, install and activate on the phone. Verizon Global Services will then set up a call forwarding service that directs all incoming calls to the PP sim number.
He noted that the only global services plans (discounted rates) offered by Verizon at this time are for GSM networks, meaning that even when we get the SW upgrade, roaming and call charges are going to be astronomical. A PP sim is still going to be the best option.
Anyone have any data to counter this??? Will try the sim card tonight and respond back.
While I'm not new to rooting and flashing ROMs, I'm new to Samsung... I've done some research, but have had little luck fully understanding the steps to gain root on my S3. I've seen mskip's toolkit, but couldn't get it to work. I would appreciate someone's help for a Samsung noob.:silly:
Start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
or here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Unlocking the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 I535
Greetings, I am new to this site and forum and I am looking for some information on unlocking 2 Verizon Galaxy S3 I535 phones that I bought recently. My wife and I are Straight Talk subscribers and we participated in their bring your own phone program where we could transfer any phone to their service. A friend of mine is a Verizon customer and he bought 2 new Galaxy S3 I535 phones and the bills got so high that he dropped these phones and bought standard phones to help reduce his bills, I contacted Straight Talk and they confirmed that these S3 phones could be used. We bought AT&T SIM cards and the phones can call and receive calls as well as texts but the media is not working. None of the apps work and it will not connect to the internet unless we are signed into a wireless network at home or at a restaurant or similar. I have contacted 2 web sites fir assistance with unlocking the phones by giving them the IEMI number and both companies said they could not generate an unlock code for me. So, my main question is how can I unlock these phones so that I can get my apps working without being connected to a wireless network? Are there any companies that I could send these phones to where they could unlock them and send them back to me? I do not have much experience with configuring cell phones and I would prefer that a professional unlock these phones as I am not sure I could do it unless the instructions were easy to follow. Any information would be most appreciated!
My brother is giving me his old Verizon Galaxy S3, I am pretty novice when it comes to this kind of stuff. I have been trying research this but am coming up with conflicting reports across google search that this phone is unlocked from the factory/had a firmware update to unlock it or that it was never really unlocked. Most of that information is from 2012.
I have also come across videos teaching how to unlock it and how to flash to other carriers, but the links to the files required are no longer on the servers they are linked to..
I wish to know what are my options today on which prepaid carriers to take it to with minimal effort and minimal money to spend on my end(unlocking/flashing software)
Some topics I have seen mention that sometimes data doesnt work on prepaid carriers or that the phone needs to have its apn changed via an app that most likely needs to be paid for.
There is a local store that I frequently visit that sells prepaid services, They are trying to sell me on Simple Mobile. But I am also trying to find out of this phone can be easily put on Verizons current prepaid service. The store I mentioned also accepts Page Plus payments as well as Spot Mobile.
I am currently using a Galaxy Prevail on Boost.
So out of my above carrier mentions, Which would be the easiest to set this phone up on?
I bought a used Gear S3 LTE for AT&T but when I tried to connect it to the AT&T network I was told it's still tied to another account, despite it not being active. They confirmed it was not stolen, no money is owed on it, and it's not active on anyone's account. But I had 3 reps tell me that because it has an eSIM, in order to transfer it to another account the original owner has to reactivate it on their account and transfer billing responsibility to the new owner. When I pressed them about it they said there was nothing they could do for privacy and legal reasons. So once the eSIM has been assigned to an account it stays there until that account owner assigns it to someone else.
I understand that eSIMs are different and the old model with phones involved just swapping out sim cards when the owner changed, but I find it difficult to believe there's no way to transfer a device once the original owner is out of the picture. Has anyone else bought a used device? Is it necessary for the original owner to do anything else beyond removing the device from their account?
The good news is the seller (not the original owner) offered a partial refund on the watch because we couldn't connect it to LTE. But at this point I'm more curious about how these eSIMs work than anything else. Almost nobody at AT&T seemed to know how to deal with them. The rep at the store even tried taking the back off until I stopped him.
Don't know how AT&T esim register/reset works but these are the instructions for Singtel in Singapore, http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/s...sim-samsung-gear-s3-frontier-lte-5546092.html
gpmg762 said:
Don't know how AT&T esim register/reset works but these are the instructions for Singtel in Singapore ...
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Thanks for the post. This looks like exactly what I need except it's for Singtel in Singapore The AT&T watch I have doesn't have any setting relating to SIM profiles (I checked both the watch and the Gear android app), which I guess means that it's locked to a single profile for now. But it's nice to see the functionality I want to be available *somewhere*. It gives hope that an American network may implement it eventually.
Hello All,
I received my unlocked U11 from Amazon yesterday. When I first set it up, I did not see Verizon listed on the carrier list. I was planning on switching to them this week. I tried going on Verizon's website to the bring your own device section and when I input the imei it also tells me the device is not compatible. I know it will only work in LTE areas, which is not a problem for me. What am I missing?
You need to have an active sim from a different Verizon device to get it active. Verizon won't add the phones imei to your account.