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Hello,
How are you all? I have been a lurker in the past but this is my first post. I see things on the LG expo but nothing on the Verizon LG Fathom (VS750) so I decided to post my questions here.
I recently won a new in box LG Fathom from a local raffle. It was locked to Verizon. I have AT&T and I decided to unlock it as it does have at least one of the AT&T 3G bands (along with quad band GSM and CDMA) I tried two well known online code unlockers and they failed to find the code. I then called Verizon to see if I could buy or obtain the unlock code and they said I had to be a current customer in good standing for 60 days. So having nothing to lose I gave it to a friend to put on their account to get it unlocked for me and with in 5 mins of being on the plan, Verizion gave them the code and it was unlocked.
Phone works well for calls, texts and with wifi. However here are two problems I am having with this phone.
1. I am not able to put in AT&T WAP settings. On the top of the connections screen it says the following "This connection is pre-configured. It cannot be modified.
Is there anyway around this? Can a new ROM be flashed to give me access to new settings? I see nothing on the LG Fathom (WinMo 6.5)
2. Phantom Voice message indicator. There is no voice message in the system. I have called and left new voice messages and then deleted them the indicator still is there, I have soft and hard reset the phone and left the battery out and the voice message indicator stays put. I have made sure the VM settings are for AT&T and still the VM indicator stays put. I have did a full erase and restore and it stay put.
Is there a solution to getting rid of a phantom voice message indicator? Is this a WinMo 6.5 issue? Is this a product of using a Verizon phone on GSM(the phone was unlocked by code from Verizon so it should mean it is good to go) Is this something I am going to have to live with and check my VM regularly?
I am only into this phone for $20 (the cost of tickets) and a pineapple( a gift to my friend for taking the time to get it unlocked) so as long as it gets and makes calls and texts I am happy
Any help or tips would be most helpful
Thanks much
Hi.
1. Don't worry about this. Verizon settings cannot be changed but you don't need to use that settings by default too. To configure the AT&T settings, you can choose 2 paths.
1.You can find a cab and the cab will configure everything for you. That cab should be like that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337481 look at the bottom of the page.
2. You can configure it by yourself manualy. To do this, You should fist tap to menu, than settings > Connections > Connections, then tap "Add a new modem connection". After configuring that "new modem connection", you should go to "Advanced" tab from the same place than tap "Select Network" button and choose your confured network settings.
2. If I understand correctly, you want to erase Voice Message line from the home screen right? To do that you should install this cab to your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=497232 than disable the voice massage section from this installed application.
Hope I could help you a little
I have had several instances where something I have done to my phone created a situation where I had no phone dialing capability. The error message when attempting to dial is "mobile network not available", and I'd get notice of "searching for network".
Restoring the com.android.phone app did not help with this. Neither did the suggestion seen elsewhere about entering ##72786# into the keypad to reprogram. The past solutions was to do a factory reset/wipe and then a restore of apps...pain in the a**.
Today I was able to work out another solution that has resolved this issue for me (at least this time)!.
1. Download Anycut app from http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/download/temp/1281882094_Any_Cut_1.0.apk, and open.
2. Make a new shortcut to activity named IOTHiddenMenu (the first one of three with the same name in the list)
3 Open this shortcut and select the following: TestMode Menu>UTMS>Debug Screen>Phone Control>Network Control>Band Selection>Automatic, then hit back twice to get to your main screen.
4. Download Phone Info ([email protected]) from Google Play, and open
5. Use Phone Info app to change preferred network type "“LTE/CDMA/EvDo" (click on Device Information and scroll down for first box to select and change).
If this works to solve your same issue, let me know in the thread.
And if it helps...give a thanks.
Lair12, now that I am back in the US, for the first time since using my S3 outside the US, I'm getting the no network error as you describe here...
I've tried the steps you describe here, but I still can't dial out (I do have 4g data).
I was wondering if you might have any other ideas before I start flashing? Any insights would be greatly Appreciated!
I had a similar issue recently where I could receive texts and utilize data but nothing else. Attempting to dial out would lead to the "Mobile Network Not Available."
This problem first occurred after putting a T-mobile sim in the phone. I tried numerous things such as playing with the phone settings in phoneinfo and I even restored the Verizon image which re-rooted my phone but nothing would help.
I decided to place my microsim into my thunderbolt (with an adapter of course). The thunderbolt worked just fine (phone calls, SMS and Data).
I then placed the microsim from the thunderbolt back into the S3 and everything went back to working as normal. Not sure if it will work for anyone else but I figured I would share since I went crazy trying to find a solution that did not require a full factory reset.
Well, just to close the loop, I was never able to restore my voice connection... I ended up having to reset the phone back to stock to get it back...
Oh well, it gave me a reason to try out CM10!
Beemer533 said:
Well, just to close the loop, I was never able to restore my voice connection... I ended up having to reset the phone back to stock to get it back...
Oh well, it gave me a reason to try out CM10!
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I'm necro-ing this thread since it just happened to me and I found a fix on CM10.1 given the root cause. Also, Anycut no longer exists in the store -- try using "QuickShortcutMaker" instead.
This seems to happen when the radio gets switched off the correct frequency. To get it back (in CM10.1), you have to dial *#*#4636#*#* . As soon as you hit the last *, you will be taken to a "Testing" menu.
Click "Phone information" then make sure your phone number and IMEI look roughly correct. Then press the "Menu" softkey and then "Select radio band". For Verizon CDMA/LTE, this should be set on "Cellular (800-MHz)". Tap it, and the signal indicator in the menu bar should go back to normal. Also make sure the "Preferred network type" is set to "LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)". (This is also where you enable "GSM auto (PRL)" if you want to make it a WorldPhone.)
The other option in here is USA band (GSM-850/PCS-1900/WCDMA-850/WCDMA-PCS-1900), which I presume is for GSM compatibility since "Global" isn't an option in the "Mobile Networks" menu in CM10.1 (without a certain cherrypick).
HMkX2 said:
I'm necro-ing this thread since it just happened to me and I found a fix on CM10.1 given the root cause. Also, Anycut no longer exists in the store -- try using "QuickShortcutMaker" instead.
This seems to happen when the radio gets switched off the correct frequency. To get it back (in CM10.1), you have to dial *#*#4636#*#* . As soon as you hit the last *, you will be taken to a "Testing" menu.
Click "Phone information" then make sure your phone number and IMEI look roughly correct. Then press the "Menu" softkey and then "Select radio band". For Verizon CDMA/LTE, this should be set on "Cellular (800-MHz)". Tap it, and the signal indicator in the menu bar should go back to normal. Also make sure the "Preferred network type" is set to "LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)". (This is also where you enable "GSM auto (PRL)" if you want to make it a WorldPhone.)
The other option in here is USA band (GSM-850/PCS-1900/WCDMA-850/WCDMA-PCS-1900), which I presume is for GSM compatibility since "Global" isn't an option in the "Mobile Networks" menu in CM10.1 (without a certain cherrypick).
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Interesting, thanks for the follow up!
I'm currently running Paranoid Android, but this my work for that as well. The next time I leave the US for work, (if I see this issue) I'll give it a try..
Doesnt Work for me, BUT EFS Pro Does!
HMkX2 said:
I'm necro-ing this thread since it just happened to me and I found a fix on CM10.1 given the root cause. Also, Anycut no longer exists in the store -- try using "QuickShortcutMaker" instead.
This seems to happen when the radio gets switched off the correct frequency. To get it back (in CM10.1), you have to dial *#*#4636#*#* . As soon as you hit the last *, you will be taken to a "Testing" menu.
Click "Phone information" then make sure your phone number and IMEI look roughly correct. Then press the "Menu" softkey and then "Select radio band". For Verizon CDMA/LTE, this should be set on "Cellular (800-MHz)". Tap it, and the signal indicator in the menu bar should go back to normal. Also make sure the "Preferred network type" is set to "LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)". (This is also where you enable "GSM auto (PRL)" if you want to make it a WorldPhone.)
The other option in here is USA band (GSM-850/PCS-1900/WCDMA-850/WCDMA-PCS-1900), which I presume is for GSM compatibility since "Global" isn't an option in the "Mobile Networks" menu in CM10.1 (without a certain cherrypick).
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Re-Necromancing Again....
Doesnt work for me. I had to push "call" after entering last star same error- no mobile network... Thought I would give it a try since I hit the wrong option on the screen. I was looking at the LTE options and got distracted... I did however get EFS Pro to Open IOTHiddenMenu. It is like the 2nd or 3rd tab, you will know it when you see it. Now to find out where (IOTHiddenMenu) is hiding on the actual phone. I did find
*#22745927
This shows an option to hide or show the "hidden menu".
I tried enable and a reboot, but no luck. Looks like EFS Pro is My Solution currently.
lair12 said:
I have had several instances where something I have done to my phone created a situation where I had no phone dialing capability. The error message when attempting to dial is "mobile network not available", and I'd get notice of "searching for network".
Restoring the com.android.phone app did not help with this. Neither did the suggestion seen elsewhere about entering ##72786# into the keypad to reprogram. The past solutions was to do a factory reset/wipe and then a restore of apps...pain in the a**.
Today I was able to work out another solution that has resolved this issue for me (at least this time)!.
1. Download Anycut app from http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/download/temp/1281882094_Any_Cut_1.0.apk, and open.
2. Make a new shortcut to activity named IOTHiddenMenu (the first one of three with the same name in the list)
3 Open this shortcut and select the following: TestMode Menu>UTMS>Debug Screen>Phone Control>Network Control>Band Selection>Automatic, then hit back twice to get to your main screen.
4. Download Phone Info ([email protected]) from Google Play, and open
5. Use Phone Info app to change preferred network type "“LTE/CDMA/EvDo" (click on Device Information and scroll down for first box to select and change).
If this works to solve your same issue, let me know in the thread.
And if it helps...give a thanks.
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I'm going to give this a try. I've been having the same issue.
HMkX2 said:
I'm necro-ing this thread since it just happened to me and I found a fix on CM10.1 given the root cause. Also, Anycut no longer exists in the store -- try using "QuickShortcutMaker" instead.
This seems to happen when the radio gets switched off the correct frequency. To get it back (in CM10.1), you have to dial *#*#4636#*#* . As soon as you hit the last *, you will be taken to a "Testing" menu.
Click "Phone information" then make sure your phone number and IMEI look roughly correct. Then press the "Menu" softkey and then "Select radio band". For Verizon CDMA/LTE, this should be set on "Cellular (800-MHz)". Tap it, and the signal indicator in the menu bar should go back to normal. Also make sure the "Preferred network type" is set to "LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)". (This is also where you enable "GSM auto (PRL)" if you want to make it a WorldPhone.)
The other option in here is USA band (GSM-850/PCS-1900/WCDMA-850/WCDMA-PCS-1900), which I presume is for GSM compatibility since "Global" isn't an option in the "Mobile Networks" menu in CM10.1 (without a certain cherrypick).
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THANK YOU!!!
this just saved my butt.
I found the solution
I have received Mobile Network Not Available Error on samsung galaxy s5. Below solution worked for me.
wiknix.com/how-to-fix-mobile-network-not-available-error
Jason383 said:
I found the solution
I have received Mobile Network Not Available Error on samsung galaxy s5. Below solution worked for me.
wiknix.com/how-to-fix-mobile-network-not-available-error
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can u tell the steps the link isn't working anymore
Does anyone of you know the secret code to dial in the dialer to access the network settings. I remember using it once in my old android device and theres is an option for LTE only. In the setting the option is LTE/WCDMA/GSM therefore I can not force LTE only
Dial *#2263# and then click band selection then LTE then LTE all when you want to change back just click band selection then automatic
That did not work on my sm-g920f international version.
Must it be rooted?
ua549 said:
That did not work on my sm-g920f international version.
Must it be rooted?
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No, it works without Root.
Go to the dialer and enter *#0011#.
Click on the menu icon on the top right and press Back.
Click on the menu icon on the top right again and press Key Input.
Type in Q and press okay
Then repeat step three, but enter 0000 this time. Wait until the Main Service Menu pops up (it can take up to 20 seconds).
Go to UE settings and Information -->Setting-->Protocol-->AS-->Frequency Lock-->LTE Cell Locking
Select the LTE band that you want your phone to lock into.
Reboot
LTE-X said:
No, it works without Root.
Go to the dialer and enter *#0011#.
Click on the menu icon on the top left and press Back.
Click on the menu icon on the top left again and press Key Input.
Type in Q and press okay
Then repeat step three, but enter 0000 this time. Wait until the Main Service Menu pops up (it can take up to 20 seconds).
Go to UE settings and Information -->Setting-->Protocol-->AS-->Frequency Lock-->LTE Cell Locking
Select the LTE band that you want your phone to lock into.
Reboot
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It still doesn't work. Here is what I did:
Entered *#0011# in the dialer
Response Service Mode, Select STACK, STACK 1, STACK 2
Clicked on the more menu icon on the top right
Clicked Key Input
Entered Q and pressed OK
Clicked on the more menu icon on the top right
Clicked Key Input
Entered 0000 and pressed OK
The original menu did not change.
The device is an G920FXXU1AOE3 with Android 5.0.2
Without LTE it is going back to Amazon.
ua549 said:
It still doesn't work. Here is what I did:
Entered *#0011# in the dialer
Response Service Mode, Select STACK, STACK 1, STACK 2
Clicked on the more menu icon on the top right
Clicked Key Input
Entered Q and pressed OK
Clicked on the more menu icon on the top right
Clicked Key Input
Entered 0000 and pressed OK
The original menu did not change.
The device is an G920FXXU1AOE3 with Android 5.0.2
Without LTE it is going back to Amazon.
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Sorry about the right and left confusion, that was unintentional. I did fixed that. Thanks!
Did you press "back" from the more icon before the Key Input?
LTE-X said:
Sorry about the right and left confusion, that was unintentional. I did fixed that. Thanks!
Did you press "back" from the more icon before the Key Input?
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Just after my last post the S6 totally stopped connecting. I wonder if it is one of the counterfeits I've been reading so much about. Anyway, the phone is on its way back to Amazon.
Thanks for your help.
ua549 said:
Just after my last post the S6 totally stopped connecting. I wonder if it is one of the counterfeits I've been reading so much about. Anyway, the phone is on its way back to Amazon.
Thanks for your help.
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Alright! Good luck to you!
Guys is there any way to force this silly phone to switch to lte? Menu 2263 doesn't work and tip above also doesn't work...
Wysłane z mojego SM-G920F przy użyciu Tapatalka
I have a feeling this may be my problem with my Galaxy s6 as well.
Doesn't anyone know how to force LTE then? Or just even how to switch between the options of LTE/GSM ect
I'm having the same issue with my international version of my S6 too, no possible way to force LTE only bands?
Same problem here. Only way for me is to to toggle WCDMA and Lte
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2 ways to do this.
1. Root your phone and install Advance Signal Status in playstore. Once installed, open the app > go to Additional Info > Device Information > and look for Set Preferred Network Type dropdownlist. You can choose LTE from there.
2. You need Root + Xposed Framework. After installing Xposed, Download Intelli3g module and from there, you can toggle Fast And Slow Network Mode. Just be sure one of them is set to LTE only.
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FyI Stock Latest firmwares will not allow you to change or modify the radio settings on your phone using service dial codes.
So Im going to bump this due to the fact i had ran into this problem exactly. I bought my s6 edge out right from the only store that would do that at the time which was wind mobile. wind your supposed to get 4g max is what the icon says but after using the Advance Signal Status apk with being rooted and all that showed to be working was 2g/3g everything else was n/a. **** you wind your a horrible company. Anyways after millions of dropped and echo filled calls that didnt drop or the turtle like so called high speed internet. i went to telus got a sim card and a plan and put in the sim card and i get a 3 g signal and the apk shows the same thing. i called tech support and this guy went above and beyond the usual script those idiots read over and over when they dont know what they actually do there. at the end of the call he says im sorry my coworker is saying if it was from wind you wont get lte on that phone with us. i had no way to choose lte through my phone settings and it was driving me crazy. so after a little research and a little playing around with the band selection by going *2263# first selection in the list. i tried going straight to lte only and it went over switched from 3g to 4g+ aka lte also verified by the advance signal status the only **** active was the lte section... so i thought yes i did it so i try a call and wtf immediately the phone would end the call every time and incoming went to voicmail every time. so i then started to try the different lte combos and to save someone time i ended up with the lte+cdma(prl) and after that it stayed with lte band and the phone calls work.
just because some tech support told you you cant run some sim cards on some phones unlocked or not because of frequency's of the carrier, but thats noy true and i proved that to my self today. have some patients and make sure you have a back up ready and waiting just in case at all times ive learned the hard way too many times saying this flash is a quickie im good lol nooope ...anyways i will also be getting a wind sim to work on the s4 wind says it cant be done but i say other wise i will post my findings on the appropriate pages.
i hope this helps some people
batuzai04123 said:
2 ways to do this.
1. Root your phone and install Advance Signal Status in playstore. Once installed, open the app > go to Additional Info > Device Information > and look for Set Preferred Network Type dropdownlist. You can choose LTE from there.
2. You need Root + Xposed Framework. After installing Xposed, Download Intelli3g module and from there, you can toggle Fast And Slow Network Mode. Just be sure one of them is set to LTE only.
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FyI Stock Latest firmwares will not allow you to change or modify the radio settings on your phone using service dial codes.
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Guys no need to root to force LTE Only mode on INTERNATIONAL S6 just download this app from Playstore for free here and click 'Switch'
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mi.leyo.networkswitcher
Not found an app that allows you to select individual LTE radio bands though without ROOT.
My device is Samssung SM g531 f.(rooted.)
. can anyone help me how to switch it LTE only....
1. download and install MTK Engineer App from google play store
2. run it and choose LTE Switcher menu
3. set LTE only at set preferred netwok.
all have done !
for detail information please go to http://www.teknokia.com/2017/08/how-to-lock-4g-only-or-lte-only-on.html
It doesn't work on Galaxy S6 Dubai one
Both the code doesn't work on my Dubai Galaxy s6
you can going to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83536505&postcount=5
I finally purchased a used Sprint S5 recently. My plan is to put the phone on the Boost Mobile Network. Boost Mobile stores are able to unlock my phone to Boost network, HOWEVER the MSL is needed. Well I'm sure you already know, Sprint is giving me a difficult time. A Sprint CS says the phone's ESN is clear to activate on Sprint, however due to "the way it was purchased" they could not unlock the phone (or give me the MSL) for other carriers. What do I do?
stevenp1200 said:
I finally purchased a used Sprint S5 recently. My plan is to put the phone on the Boost Mobile Network. Boost Mobile stores are able to unlock my phone to Boost network, HOWEVER the MSL is needed. Well I'm sure you already know, Sprint is giving me a difficult time. A Sprint CS says the phone's ESN is clear to activate on Sprint, however due to "the way it was purchased" they could not unlock the phone (or give me the MSL) for other carriers. What do I do?
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On way is to activate it on someone elses account for just 5 minutes or so. Will give you chance to make sure it works. Then reactive their own phone and you're done. Now have your friend check his email and they will have an email from sprint thanking them for activating the new phone. Look at the email.. It will show some of the device specifics like model number, phone number and also an activation code. The activation code is actually your msl. It's a standard email from Sprint whenever you activate or reactivate a phone from your PC.
So find a friend with a Sprint phone and make sure the account is in his (or her) name. Have them log into their Sprint account on a PC and once they're logged in, scroll down to the "About My Devices" section. In this section you will see is a dropdown box that says "manage my devices". Click the down arrow in the box and choose, "activate new phone". It will take to you to a very straight forward wizard to guide you thru it. Choose no to all the options that they offer and when you get to the part of the activation about resetting the phone prior to activation, don't worry about it. Just click thru the steps of demo window that pops up then close that window after the demo is done. Once you finish the demo and close the pop up window you can continue. Follow the prompts until you click the activate button and turn off the phones as per the message that pops up. When you turn on your phone it will be activated with a voice and data signal. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes. Now check your friends email for your msl and you're done. Then do the same thing again but choose your friends phone to activate (as the new phone). Also note you will need the id numbers under the battery or have them ahead of time.
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Thank you for the response I appreciate it. I will definitely consider. Is there any other method besides one mentioned above? I was thinking more along the lines of an apk like "Get MSL" to acquire the lock code. I've been utilizing the search function on both XDA and Google, but it seems that any method using an APK or program is defunct due to the new Software upgrade. Does anyone know of any other way?
Google GTv3.1.5.apk and GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk by idone.apps . The "GT" stands for Galaxy Tools; It will internationally unlock you sim as well as give you your MSL, enable hotspot etc... I beleive it was taken off google play, just google the 2 apk files and you'll find them.
Hello, I want to buy a cheap US phone plan for my Watch4. I am seeking:
- esim capability
- without requiring to have the smartphone plan. I do not want to change my current carrier.
- Could be Prepaid or postpaid
- Since a watch hardly uses any data, even a 500MB per month will be enough.
Any suggestions?
Who's your Carrier?
I'm good with TMobile unlimited plan w/ Digits esim addon ....
galaxys said:
Who's your Carrier?
I'm good with TMobile unlimited plan w/ Digits esim addon ....
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I am on at&t.
I don't think I can have digits without t-mobile phone plan.
sjgoel said:
I am on at&t.
I don't think I can have digits without t-mobile phone plan.
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That sounds correct, But you could go to a T-Mobile store for options...
I hear there are some $5 plans, but did not find one with esim.
sjgoel said:
Hello, I want to buy a cheap US phone plan for my Watch4. I am seeking:
- esim capability
- without requiring to have the smartphone plan. I do not want to change my current carrier.
- Could be Prepaid or postpaid
- Since a watch hardly uses any data, even a 500MB per month will be enough.
Any suggestions?
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I just set this up today. I have a Google pixel phone with Google Fi and wanted a standalone LTE watch with a separate phone number to my phone.
Steps:
- I purchased a Watch 4 LTE at Samsung store then walked to the nearest T-Mobile store. At that point I was not a T-Mobile customer.
- I asked to get the $5 per month Wearables 500mb plan (unlimited talk, messages, 500mb data). They did a trans union credit check and set it up. It took about 15 minutes.
-They took my watch's EID number to connect the watch to my new plan
-I then set up my T-Mobile online account and added the new phone number of the watch
- Once logged in to my T-Mobile account online, I got the esim QR code data from here: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/t-mobile-esim#heading4. The activation code is what the QR code contains, this is what you need to paste into the watch: LPA:1$T-MOBILE.GDSB.NET$
- Next step is to enable access to the watch's esim as standalone is not officially supported by Samsung:
- Open Galaxy Wearables app on your phone; go top left menu and click "About Galaxy Wearable"; tap "Galaxy Wearable" text about 5 times to open the developer options; Tap "Test ESIM Feature"; Tap "Current QR TestMode : off" to turn it on.
- In Wearables App go to "Watch Settings" and tap "Mobile Plans" and tap QR scanner; enter activation code manually - paste the esim qr data obtained in above step
-Watch will connect to T-Mobile and ask to download something to finish setup.
- In Google Messages on the watch I can switch between my pixel phone number and watch number to view, send and receive texts.
en6ads said:
I just set this up today. I have a Google pixel phone with Google Fi and wanted a standalone LTE watch with a separate phone number to my phone.
Steps:
- I purchased a Watch 4 LTE at Samsung store then walked to the nearest T-Mobile store. At that point I was not a T-Mobile customer.
- I asked to get the $5 per month Wearables 500mb plan (unlimited talk, messages, 500mb data). They did a trans union credit check and set it up. It took about 15 minutes.
-They took my watch's EID number to connect the watch to my new plan
-I then set up my T-Mobile online account and added the new phone number of the watch
- Once logged in to my T-Mobile account online, I got the esim QR code data from here: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/t-mobile-esim#heading4. The activation code is what the QR code contains, this is what you need to paste into the watch: LPA:1$T-MOBILE.GDSB.NET$
- Next step is to enable access to the watch's esim as standalone is not officially supported by Samsung:
- Open Galaxy Wearables app on your phone; go top left menu and click "About Galaxy Wearable"; tap "Galaxy Wearable" text about 5 times to open the developer options; Tap "Test ESIM Feature"; Tap "Current QR TestMode : off" to turn it on.
- In Wearables App go to "Watch Settings" and tap "Mobile Plans" and tap QR scanner; enter activation code manually - paste the esim qr data obtained in above step
-Watch will connect to T-Mobile and ask to download something to finish setup.
- In Google Messages on the watch I can switch between my pixel phone number and watch number to view, send and receive texts.
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Thanks for your effort in writing this detailed, lengthy post.
Very helpful.
galaxys said:
That sounds correct, But you could go to a T-Mobile store for options...
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My first smartwatch, GW, I bought a plan on T-Mobile for stand-alone while I was on Sprint. This was way before they merged. I just went into a T-Mobile store and purchased a plan, at that time, for $15.00 a month.
sjgoel said:
Hello, I want to buy a cheap US phone plan for my Watch4. I am seeking:
- esim capability
- without requiring to have the smartphone plan. I do not want to change my current carrier.
- Could be Prepaid or postpaid
- Since a watch hardly uses any data, even a 500MB per month will be enough.
Any suggestions?
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Dent Wireless is perfect for those kind of things
en6ads said:
I just set this up today. I have a Google pixel phone with Google Fi and wanted a standalone LTE watch with a separate phone number to my phone.
Steps:
- I purchased a Watch 4 LTE at Samsung store then walked to the nearest T-Mobile store. At that point I was not a T-Mobile customer.
- I asked to get the $5 per month Wearables 500mb plan (unlimited talk, messages, 500mb data). They did a trans union credit check and set it up. It took about 15 minutes.
-They took my watch's EID number to connect the watch to my new plan
-I then set up my T-Mobile online account and added the new phone number of the watch
- Once logged in to my T-Mobile account online, I got the esim QR code data from here: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/t-mobile-esim#heading4. The activation code is what the QR code contains, this is what you need to paste into the watch: LPA:1$T-MOBILE.GDSB.NET$
- Next step is to enable access to the watch's esim as standalone is not officially supported by Samsung:
- Open Galaxy Wearables app on your phone; go top left menu and click "About Galaxy Wearable"; tap "Galaxy Wearable" text about 5 times to open the developer options; Tap "Test ESIM Feature"; Tap "Current QR TestMode : off" to turn it on.
- In Wearables App go to "Watch Settings" and tap "Mobile Plans" and tap QR scanner; enter activation code manually - paste the esim qr data obtained in above step
-Watch will connect to T-Mobile and ask to download something to finish setup.
- In Google Messages on the watch I can switch between my pixel phone number and watch number to view, send and receive texts.
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You have one number on your mobile and another on watch. Are they connected together in some way, ie a call on phone can be answered from the watch?
Are you connected through digits or not?
sjgoel said:
You have one number on your mobile and another on watch. Are they connected together in some way, ie a call on phone can be answered from the watch?
Are you connected through digits or not?
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-My phone has a google fi number. My watch has a separate t-mobile number
-With 2 separate lines like I have, ideally you'd want to forward phone calls to the watch number when the phone is off, out of range or doesn't pick up; and similarly watch calls to the phone number when off, etc
-Text messages for watch and phone just work. They only need a data connection and are both routed to the watch via bluetooth tether, wifi or LTE data. With watch bluetooth and wifi disabled, I receive text messages to both numbers, and when I reply they show as coming from the number they were sent to. However, watch 4 notifications only seem to work for the watch number with only lte enabled (I get all phone texts, just not notified about them, still testing this one)
-Not sure what digits is. To set this up, the store employee added my watch's EID number to my account, then at home I pasted t-mobile's esim activation code (LPA:1$T-MOBILE.GDSB.NET$) into the watch at "enter activation code manually" step. You don't need the QR code once you know what it contains.
- My use case:
In the "phone" app on the watch 4, Settings -> Preferred number -> "Always ask"
In the "phone" app on the watch 4, Settings -> Supplementary services -> Call waiting enabled
On the watch: Settings -> Connections -> Mobile Networks -> set to "Auto"
I have conditional forwarding enabled for the watch number: with watch LTE on, in the "phone" app on watch, dial *004*phone's number#, and select watch number to dial from (more details on MMI codes here: https://www.androidauthority.com/call-forwarding-android-870778/)
Google Fi does not support conditional call forwarding. When I type the *004* MMI code I get an error saying not supported by google Fi.
Google Fi does have unconditional forwarding, however. I have this enabled (setting in their app).
When watch and phone are paired (LTE off):
I receive calls sent to both phone or watch numbers
I can place a phone number call, but not a watch number call (LTE is off)
When I'm out without my phone (LTE on):
I receive calls sent to both phone or watch numbers
I can place a watch number call, but not a phone number call
When the watch only has wifi on (so LTE and bluetooth disabled)
I cannot receive any calls
I cannot place any calls
Looks like VoWifi is not working
CrazyCypher said:
Dent Wireless is perfect for those kind of things
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Seems that wearables are not supported by esim.
https://www.dentwireless.com/esimpossibilities
sjgoel said:
Seems that wearables are not supported by esim.
https://www.dentwireless.com/esimpossibilities
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I'm using it right now on my Galaxy Watch 4
If you have issues with connecting contact support they are super friendly.
CrazyCypher said:
I'm using it right now on my Galaxy Watch 4
If you have issues with connecting contact support they are super friendly.
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Ok. just that it was not in the list of supported devices. Thanks.
sjgoel said:
Ok. just that it was not in the list of supported devices. Thanks.
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Yes I know, I tried it anyway and it worked so this is why I'm telling this
Interesting. I am glad I someone finally made this work. I have been trying to find a way to get on T-Mobile $5 watch plan while my phone is on AT&T.
mbze430 said:
Interesting. I am glad I someone finally made this work. I have been trying to find a way to get on T-Mobile $5 watch plan while my phone is on AT&T.
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I am in the same boat.
On my watch4, LTE internet works fine with $5 T-mobile plan, but calling/SMS does not. Call or SMS does not go through. Have tried lot of options, while spending hours on phone with tech support.
en6ads said:
I just set this up today. I have a Google pixel phone with Google Fi and wanted a standalone LTE watch with a separate phone number to my phone.
Steps:
- I purchased a Watch 4 LTE at Samsung store then walked to the nearest T-Mobile store. At that point I was not a T-Mobile customer.
- I asked to get the $5 per month Wearables 500mb plan (unlimited talk, messages, 500mb data). They did a trans union credit check and set it up. It took about 15 minutes.
-They took my watch's EID number to connect the watch to my new plan
-I then set up my T-Mobile online account and added the new phone number of the watch
- Once logged in to my T-Mobile account online, I got the esim QR code data from here: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/t-mobile-esim#heading4. The activation code is what the QR code contains, this is what you need to paste into the watch: LPA:1$T-MOBILE.GDSB.NET$
- Next step is to enable access to the watch's esim as standalone is not officially supported by Samsung:
- Open Galaxy Wearables app on your phone; go top left menu and click "About Galaxy Wearable"; tap "Galaxy Wearable" text about 5 times to open the developer options; Tap "Test ESIM Feature"; Tap "Current QR TestMode : off" to turn it on.
- In Wearables App go to "Watch Settings" and tap "Mobile Plans" and tap QR scanner; enter activation code manually - paste the esim qr data obtained in above step
-Watch will connect to T-Mobile and ask to download something to finish setup.
- In Google Messages on the watch I can switch between my pixel phone number and watch number to view, send and receive texts.
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Finally LTE works with $5 T-mobile plan, but calling/SMS from watch does not (when not paired with phone). Any suggestions? Thanks.
sjgoel said:
I am in the same boat.
On my watch4, LTE internet works fine with $5 T-mobile plan, but calling/SMS does not. Call or SMS does not go through. Have tried lot of options, while spending hours on phone with tech support.
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guess I will wait for you to figure out that part then I will head down to T-mobile lol
mbze430 said:
guess I will wait for you to figure out that part then I will head down to T-mobile lol
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ha ha .... It took TMO a week to get here, despite the wonderful guide provided by en6ads
Hope another week!!