Hi, id like to know if the Photon 4G is CDMA or GSM with a Sim Card Slot? because im about to buy one from amazon and id like to know if it is one or both and how to recognize which one is it
It is both, it uses the sim for GSM and uses CDMA without the sim. You cant use a domestic sim for GSM, for now atleast.
w0lf215 said:
It is both, it uses the sim for GSM and uses CDMA without the sim. You cant use a domestic sim for GSM, for now atleast.
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what do you mean by i cant use domestic sim?
mediavieja said:
what do you mean by i cant use domestic sim?
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Meaning you can't take a sim card from AT&T or another GSM provider within the US and plug it into Photon and expect it to work. Its locked out for GSM in the US. It works internationally though.
The 4g is Wimax !!!
guilzom said:
The 4g is Wimax !!!
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LOL I totally had that typed out ready to post before I reread and saw that he meant the phone and not specifically the 4g. Unless I just misinterpreted that completely lol, which would make it the second time
w0lf215 said:
Meaning you can't take a sim card from AT&T or another GSM provider within the US and plug it into Photon and expect it to work. Its locked out for GSM in the US. It works internationally though.
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Well that is good news for me then because im not planing to use it in the us im planing to use it in venezuela with a sim card
I am using mine in Sweden on a prepayed sim it works great you might want to try a app called apn global it set up my net for me.
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mrbeatz said:
I am using mine in Sweden on a prepayed sim it works great you might want to try a app called apn global it set up my net for me.
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I'm using my Photon here in Turkey, and using the APN helps.
coolqf said:
I'm using my Photon here in Turkey, and using the APN helps.
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I have just bought an unlocked Sprint unit from ebay, hoping to use the GSM slot for my primary pre-paid line in Nigeria, and the CDMA slot for one of the CDMA providers in Nigeria as well. I plan to take the unit to be programmed into a CDMA network in Nigeria; that will cost me about US$50. Meanwhile, I successfully rooted and flashed ParanoidROM JB, but I saw that it showed no GSM signal at all with the JB ROM, so I restored the original GB 2.3.5 Nandroid backup. There seems to be very little documentation on how the dual system works. Will I be able to use both the CDMA and GSM together, in a dual-standby fashion, in Nigeria?
I flashed the KDDI radio and cm10 and have used my MoPho on T-Mobile.
Don't forget to thank all who help!
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Could you use the photon on Verizon?
ordoxenoss said:
Could you use the photon on Verizon?
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No
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ordoxenoss said:
Could you use the photon on Verizon?
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Big Red won't activate it unless they sold it.
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Are we able to use with prepaid cards or tmobile and what not?
nope. US towers are blocked from being used by the photon. Only international sim.
tuxytuxy said:
nope. US towers are blocked from being used by the photon. Only international sim.
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Can this be true?? How can we then roam from tower to tower??
I know my Epic was able to be used with boost mobile, virgin, etc. I wonder why the Photon is not? Hmm..worth looking into I guess.
Out of curiosity, how probable is a usa gsm unlock, I would gladly switch from atrix to photon.
shanghei said:
Out of curiosity, how probable is a usa gsm unlock, I would gladly switch from atrix to photon.
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i agree with this
The USA GSM towers are blocked from being used by the photon. And other CDMA towers are used for roaming.
I'm sure one of the genius devs will make something happen?
ill definitely pay/donate to that mod
Damn if a developer could hack it and make it possible they could make a killing.
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would it work on tmobile 3g/4g bands then
laraiza said:
Damn if a developer could hack it and make it possible they could make a killing.
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If that happens, I will have multiple assgasms.
HI,
My Cousin is going to buy a droid Razr from Craigslist and send it to me here in india
I wanted to Know
1. He is going to buy a Droid Razr Verizon Lte phone will it work in india on GSM.
2. If not then any other Version that i should buy?
3. If yes then would i have to root it and then it would work.
I would really Appreciate if you could help me out.
Check out the frequency bands the Droid RAZR supports. Theoretically, it should work on CDMA networks in India. The LTE bands won't work (obviously) due to the lack of 4G LTE support in India. But Reliance and Tata Indicom CDMA networks should support the phone just fine.
Take Razr XT910 cuz it will support GSM as Droid by verizon is exclusive product for verizon network if u have to take their product then u need to break contract with them so to avoid complecations take XT910
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Check out the frequency bands the Droid RAZR supports. Theoretically, it should work on CDMA networks in India. The LTE bands won't work (obviously) due to the lack of 4G LTE support in India. But Reliance and Tata Indicom CDMA networks should support the phone just fine.
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Well I want to use it with a SIM in India. So no CDMa for me. So nutshell is i shoudl not buy the Verizon Lte Edition of the Phone I should go for the normal one.
manu44 said:
Well I want to use it with a SIM in India. So no CDMa for me. So nutshell is i shoudl not buy the Verizon Lte Edition of the Phone I should go for the normal one.
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Yep - if you want to use it with a gsm network, you have to buy a gsm razr.
manu44 said:
Well I want to use it with a SIM in India. So no CDMa for me. So nutshell is i shoudl not buy the Verizon Lte Edition of the Phone I should go for the normal one.
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Well, LTE is GSM-based. SO you should be able to. But yeah, the complications are a lot. Just get the XT910 then. Otherwise get it for CDMA, no issues with that. And don't worry about it being exclusive to Verizon, it can be unlocked locally.
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Well, LTE is GSM-based. SO you should be able to. But yeah, the complications are a lot. Just get the XT910 then. Otherwise get it for CDMA, no issues with that. And don't worry about it being exclusive to Verizon, it can be unlocked locally.
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Well That is basically what i want to know. If i go for LTE verizon can i use it in India.Anybody who is using it.
The Reason for me stressing on LTE verizon is Because My Cousin has got it for me.
So If there is nothing i cant do it then ill ask him to sell it again.
- Anyone who is using LTE VErizon in India?
Sell it. XT912 does not work on GSM full stop.
onslaught86 said:
Sell it. XT912 does not work on GSM full stop.
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Thanks So I should buy the XT910 right.
manu44 said:
Thanks So I should buy the XT910 right.
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If you absolutely must have a RAZR, yes, you'll need to do just that.
I'd recommend buying a less awful phone full stop, though.
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GSM support Verizone Droid Razr?
GSM capability of droid razr??
as per below link Razr support GSM networks.
droidmatters.com/news/verizon-confirms-global-gsm-roaming-coming-to-the-droid-razr-razr-maxx-htc-rezound-and-lg-spectrum/
does this conclude we can use it on GSM network like ATT or in India?
I'm coming from the Motorola side of things and I do not know which files are the radio files. I'm in need of doing some modifications to try and get the Radio to get Verizon towers. I only have a month or so then I switch to T-mobile but would like to get the LGOG working on Verizon's network. I know the chip is capable of those frequencies just need to modify the Radio files.
I know the Motorola Droids call them .ril not sure for LG.
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I'm coming from the Motorola side of things and I do not know which files are the radio files. I'm in need of doing some modifications to try and get the Radio to get Verizon towers. I only have a month or so then I switch to T-mobile but would like to get the LGOG working on Verizon's network. I know the chip is capable of those frequencies just need to modify the Radio files.
I know the Motorola Droids call them .ril not sure for LG.
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for gsm i think you just need to carrier unlock the phone then enter the correct apn.
The phone is unlocked but not sure how to enter the APN
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RedBaron134 said:
The phone is unlocked but not sure how to enter the APN
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Verizion is cdma, you aren't going to be able to activate it on their network because the esn/imei isn't in their system. They like sprint will only activate a phone that is for their network.
This is so far from the right section, even moto forums aren't that backwards...
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Verizion is cdma, you aren't going to be able to activate it on their network because the esn/imei isn't in their system. They like sprint will only activate a phone that is for their network.
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i thought verizon had gsm on their network now as well. i know some verizon phones come with sim cards.
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i thought verizon had gsm on their network now as well. i know some verizon phones come with sim cards.
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Sim card is for lte
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Yeah, I've tried to no avail. I did get the mbn files to try and get the radio up on Verizon but no luck thus far. So I will be passing this up for now but will continue to tinker.
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I am planning to buy SGH-I545. I want to know if i can use it on GSM network in india or not. Please provide me this information.
Thanks in advance
sangalaviral said:
I am planning to buy SGH-I545. I want to know if i can use it on GSM network in india or not. Please provide me this information.
Thanks in advance
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I have an SCH-I545, i got it from USA its Verizon S4... I manage to unlock sim card and im using it in europe, where i live
AnajaDroid said:
I have an SCH-I545, i got it from USA its Verizon S4... I manage to unlock sim card and im using it in europe, where i live
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But as far as u know the Verizon galaxy s4 comes sim unlocked, since my cousin bring me one from the USA but my problem was how ti force 2g (gsm) use instead of 3g to save battery life, as this option is not available in the menu like the international galaxy s4
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xfantome said:
But as far as u know the Verizon galaxy s4 comes sim unlocked, since my cousin bring me one from the USA but my problem was how ti force 2g (gsm) use instead of 3g to save battery life, as this option is not available in the menu like the international galaxy s4
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In my case it was with locked sim... I also couldnt manage to change network to 2g... i think only with cyanogen mod u can force it
AnajaDroid said:
In my case it was with locked sim... I also couldnt manage to change network to 2g... i think only with cyanogen mod u can force it
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Are you sure you got a Verizon S4? Mine came SIM unlocked and from what I read here nobody has theirs locked.
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In my case it was with locked sim... I also couldnt manage to change network to 2g... i think only with cyanogen mod u can force it
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And how did you sim unlocked it?
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All verizon S4 are sim unlocked. Actually all their LTE devices are. FCC rule
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mikeyinid said:
All verizon S4 are sim unlocked. Actually all their LTE devices are. FCC rule
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I knew that since mine cames sim unlocked
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He's asking about the S"G"H-I545, which is the GSM variant, not the S"C"H-I545 which is the Verizon model.......
spc_hicks09 said:
He's asking about the S"G"H-I545, which is the GSM variant, not the S"C"H-I545 which is the Verizon model.......
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Negative ghostrider. There is no such beast as the SGH-i545. It is apparent that the G was merely a typo on the OP's behalf
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najaboy said:
Negative ghostrider. There is no such beast as the SGH-i545. It is apparent that the G was merely a typo on the OP's behalf
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http://bestmobs.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-cdma-sgh-i545/
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http://bestmobs.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-cdma-sgh-i545/
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I would hardly core that as an source. Additionally, it directly contradicts your earlier assertion.
Check the actual model numbers that Samsung has put forth... there is no such animal as the SGH-I545.
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I would hardly core that as an source. Additionally, it directly contradicts your earlier assertion.
Check the actual model numbers that Samsung has put forth... there is no such animal as the SGH-I545.
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You are correct, my mistake lol.
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You are correct, my mistake lol.
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No worries. :beer:
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Hey guys...
So, the Verizon S4 is the model named SCH-I545 and it comes with a sim slot, right? Besides, it comes Internationally Unlocked, so it can be used on GSM networks around the world, correct?
Just one more question, does it work on the 850MHz Band for 3G?
I'm thinking on buying one also! Thanks!
I brought the vzw s4 back to india.. but its not working with either vodafone or airtel GSM.
After rooting and installing apn manager and titanium pro I was able to get the data working but that too only 3g.
But the voice n sms is still not working.
I too am lookiblng for a solution but didnt find any, inspite of this being a world phone.
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Same issue in India
I am having the same issue. The phone picks up only data signal and not voice or SMS. I have a Note2 purchased from Verizon and it works perfect. I have rooted and was able to install an I9505 ROM Wamma Lite. It picked up the gsm signal for a moment and same issue occured. Can aI9505 modem be iinstalled using Odin which will make the gsm modem primary and CDMA secondary and allow gsm use for voice and SMS. Please help.
agafed said:
Hey guys...
So, the Verizon S4 is the model named SCH-I545 and it comes with a sim slot, right? Besides, it comes Internationally Unlocked, so it can be used on GSM networks around the world, correct?
Just one more question, does it work on the 850MHz Band for 3G?
I'm thinking on buying one also! Thanks!
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Yes, it will work on 850
Straight from Sammy.
"Frequencies and Data Type:
LTE: Bands 4/13
CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev.A: 800/1900MHz
HSPA+/UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz"
I am using my i545 in both CDMA and GSM networks. Didn't try HDSPA, but EVDO Rev.A and even Rev.B, and GSM with EDGE - working properly without problems. Switching between networks - is in the Settings. My phone is connected to two different operators at the same time - to CDMA and GSM.
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I am using my i545 in both CDMA and GSM networks. Didn't try HDSPA, but EVDO Rev.A and even Rev.B, and GSM with EDGE - working properly without problems. Switching between networks - is in the Settings. My phone is connected to two different operators at the same time - to CDMA and GSM.
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Are you using CDMA injected? I am using i-545 in Indonesia with local operator CDMA RUIM not successful, will try with CDMA injected.
Hey Guys, I'm going to the Czech Republic for three weeks for work, anyone know if a DNA will work there?
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Hey Guys, I'm going to the Czech Republic for three weeks for work, anyone know if a DNA will work there?
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It should you might have to get a sim card that's international and a good Rom that works well with gsm networks if I'm not mistaking most other country's are gsm
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isnt global mode in settings for going other places then the usa? doesnt global mode auto pick service after buying a sim card for czech republic cell services? im sure you can buy a prepaid service.
Depending on frequencies used then yes all the above should work in gsm based countries. At a minimum you'll have voice SMS and evdo data.
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save yourself some trouble and call verizon BEFORE you go. They'll need to flip a (free) switch on your account to allow roaming on GSM networks.
beaups said:
save yourself some trouble and call verizon BEFORE you go. They'll need to flip a (free) switch on your account to allow roaming on GSM networks.
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That isn't necessary. And will give you a crap ton of roaming charges. International roaming ain't cheap.
Just pop a sim in from the Czech Republic and you'll be good to go.
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Ok, so I dont have to do anything other than remove the verizon sim and place a local sim card? Will my Verizon sim still be active once I put back in or does it go dead for not being active that long? Do I need to rom my phone with GSM rom to do this?
Hi guys,
Just to let you know, I'm from Portugal and have the HTC DNA. Fully operational both stock and custom firmware. Everything works fine except LTE. Just need to create a new APN setting for the new SIM card.
azgoofball said:
Ok, so I dont have to do anything other than remove the verizon sim and place a local sim card? Will my Verizon sim still be active once I put back in or does it go dead for not being active that long? Do I need to rom my phone with GSM rom to do this?
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Yes
It does not go dead
No
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Bigandrewgold said:
That isn't necessary. And will give you a crap ton of roaming charges. International roaming ain't cheap.
Just pop a sim in from the Czech Republic and you'll be good to go.
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Depends if you want to roam and keep your number when travelling abroad. I prefer to do it that way. My point is, if you plan on sticking with roaming on your Verizon sim, you need to have them enable gsm roaming on your account (cdma roaming works fine, where avaialable). I learned the hard way.
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Ok cool guys, thanks, so do any of you know of a good carrier in Czech? I will be in Ostrava (Northeast part of the Country) I just need data for skype and gps.