Can i use my s3 for cdma ? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

HI.
I want to change my carrier. Right nmow i have simple mobile and its worst and worst. I want to have something from verizon. Also if you know good deals share it pls. I found http://goo.gl/WC4xR and checked verizon. I choose http://goo.gl/eVXlh or http://goo.gl/CbS0r
I want to check plans for http://goo.gl/eVXlh and i have to choose between GSM and CDMA. If i choose GSM i have to choose t-mobile or att sim card.
Can i choose CDMA and register (unlocked i9300 ) for being in Verizon?

bitpie said:
HI.
I want to change my carrier. Right nmow i have simple mobile and its worst and worst. I want to have something from verizon. Also if you know good deals share it pls. I found http://goo.gl/WC4xR and checked verizon. I choose http://goo.gl/eVXlh or http://goo.gl/CbS0r
I want to check plans for http://goo.gl/eVXlh and i have to choose between GSM and CDMA. If i choose GSM i have to choose t-mobile or att sim card.
Can i choose CDMA and register (unlocked i9300 ) for being in Verizon?
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the i9300 is GSM only. No CDMA.

THX.
I have one more Q ( dont want to create another thread )
Im around 3yrs with simple mobile and after 3 yrs everything can be changed. Which servis ( and if you knoe the deal ) is the best for my unlocked i9300 att or t-mobile ? if cant go with verizon.
I want to have $50 or less per month and unlimited everything.
Like i said i found http://goo.gl/nfXnij and have to choose att or tmobile sim card. I can go also with family 2 lines.
Also what about verizon http://goo.gl/CbS0r ??
Which deal and service is the best today ?

Does the i9300 work on both? Compare att frequencies and t-mobile with i9300.
Would you not be better getting a t-mobile version or att version?
Can't help with plans. Remember, the i9300 isn't sold officially in the US so most of us are not Americans
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rootSU said:
Does the i9300 work on both? Compare att frequencies and t-mobile with i9300.
Would you not be better getting a t-mobile version or att version?
Can't help with plans. Remember, the i9300 isn't sold officially in the US so most of us are not Americans
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Well ... good to know

You will only get 3G on AT&T, unless you're in one of the areas that T-Mobile has started adding their new frequency towers in. So you're best bet is AT&T. I'm American. And use my I9300 on AT&T fine.
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China Telecom custom made Galaxy S III i939 and i939d (dual sim card )
Everything is same to i9300 except only GSM and CDMA (someone says can be able to use WCDMA while outside the Chinese territory and roaming, but I think it's highly unlikely )
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And last chance ...
Any chance to get https://www.pagepluscellular.com/ on my phone? I ask pageplus on FB but i have answer like " only if u have flashed " ?
Also this is answer from thier lifechat :
***
We cannot determine if a specific make & model will or will not work with Page
Plus. In general, you can use any unlocked, Verizon-compatible, CDMA phone on
our network.
If the handset is not an approved Page Plus Cellular device, we cannot
guarantee that web access or picture messaging will work properly on the phone.
We do not have any server information to provide if the device is not an
approved Page Plus phone.
Should you activate any non-approved Page Plus phone on our system we can
provide you with our basic programming sequence, but once more we cannot
guarantee the programming of the device will be successful, nor will we have a
way of telling you exactly why a phone will not work with Page Plus. We can
provide troubleshooting for most Page Plus approved devices. If the device you
are trying to activate is not an approved Page Plus device, troubleshooting may
be limited to the information we have available.
***
I really want to have verizon ( probably best service )
I dont know what to think about this.

The i9300 is not Verizon / CDMA compatible
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rootSU said:
The i9300 is not Verizon / CDMA compatible
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My hope goes away ...
So ill go with net10 att

Your hope went away with post 2 of this thread
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rootSU said:
Your hope went away with post 2 of this thread
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Maybe suppose to but not
No one has such a hope as I :angel:

Another answer from pageplus
you may have enough to go with that. I personally am not familiar with rooting and such. I can flash devices, but not into all the extra things you can do with them. Send me a PM via FB and I will try to explain some of the things you need and we can go from there.
what do you think ? Or he :0 ?

bitpie said:
Another answer from pageplus
you may have enough to go with that. I personally am not familiar with rooting and such. I can flash devices, but not into all the extra things you can do with them. Send me a PM via FB and I will try to explain some of the things you need and we can go from there.
what do you think ? Or he :0 ?
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I don't know what you're asking. There is nothing that rooting or flashing can do to change the hardware of an i9300 to CDMA.

rootSU said:
I don't know what you're asking. There is nothing that rooting or flashing can do to change the hardware of an i9300 to CDMA.
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Yes .. sorry i was in rush.
So one more time. I asked about unlocked i9300 ill work with pageplus. He answer "Only if you have it flashed". So i told him i have rooted phone and change ROM often and is this enought or i need something else like program or setup. And he answer "you may have enough to go with that. I personally am not familiar with rooting and such. I can flash devices, but not into all the extra things you can do with them. Send me a PM via FB and I will try to explain some of the things you need and we can go from ther".
But you already answered this and i trust you more then him.

You can never use an i9300 on verizon as CDMA. You have to use it as GSM. Im not sure who page plus are it what they offer in gsm. You'd need to compare their gsm frequency bands with the i9300.
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Galaxy Note With Tmobile

Im Kinda New To Xda, But Im Tired Of This Mytouch 4g ! & The Note Looks Like The Perfect Phone ! But Ppl Saying Its Not Compatible With Tmobiles Network ! So What Do I Have To Do To Make It Compatible ?
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IllWill_ said:
Im Kinda New To Xda, But Im Tired Of This Mytouch 4g ! & The Note Looks Like The Perfect Phone ! But Ppl Saying Its Not Compatible With Tmobiles Network ! So What Do I Have To Do To Make It Compatible ?
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Read, lol.
timgt said:
Read, lol.
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I Was Just Reading Up On It & I Really Don't Understand & Never Found A Direct Answer To My Question, Idk What Unlock Code To Get & What Root I Use & Where I Find One To ? Help Please
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IllWill_ said:
I Was Just Reading Up On It & I Really Don't Understand & Never Found A Direct Answer To My Question, Idk What Unlock Code To Get & What Root I Use & Where I Find One To ? Help Please
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you have to buy an unlock code from an unlocker online, usually around 25 bucks. Start there, get it unlocked so it can recognize a T-Mobile Sim.
IllWill_ said:
I Was Just Reading Up On It & I Really Don't Understand & Never Found A Direct Answer To My Question, Idk What Unlock Code To Get & What Root I Use & Where I Find One To ? Help Please
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Unlock
Root
Flash kernal and radio
In that order
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IllWill_ said:
Im Kinda New To Xda, But Im Tired Of This Mytouch 4g ! & The Note Looks Like The Perfect Phone ! But Ppl Saying Its Not Compatible With Tmobiles Network ! So What Do I Have To Do To Make It Compatible ?
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1/ The "NOT COMPATIBLE" issue(s) have to do with phone's freq. bands compatible with T-Mobile as a carrier operates on...etc
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...e-3g4g-hspa-on-your-att-galaxy-note-sgh-i717/
2/ The unlocking paid service is only a "SIM UNLOCK" that let you be free of choice of carriers.
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...our-att-galaxy-note-sgh-i717-bellrogerstelus/
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Point #1:
having a compatible freq. is only the start, at what freq. each individual carrier operates at what speed is another thing... hence the GNOTE is compatible for T-Mobile but NOT necessarily getting the 3G, 4G, LTE, the way the phone is designed for... to some, it matters... to others, the beautiful screen just blinded them from other considerations.
Point #2:
applies to all phones ( you have to know your phone's limitation before you buy...etc
unless you are upgrading a hardware with a carrier supplied phone ... SIM unlocking is NOT necessary until a point in time when you wish to change carrier ...etc )
ie:
contract ends... oversea ...etc.
if you're gonna do what the guy above me said, i'd recommend that you try the following
i'm on tmobile, using saurom, and latest blaze modem
however, here's what im running in to
the latest blaze modem that was released yesterday has increased my speeds by alot
yesterday when i was on telus sgh t989 modem, i was getting about 386kbps at my house and only 2 bars of service (my fiance's phone was getting around 2684 kbps with 4 bars of service, i wasn't happy). on top of that, at the time it seemed as though my 4g was having a bunch of micro disconnects. also my upload was around 2kbps
today i come home and try the latest blaze modem, and my download went up to 3.8kbps (decent improvement i would say), but my upload is around 10mbps... when looking at the other thread for the blaze release, there was word on some sort of update, so im hoping that will yield me better results
Where Can I Find The "Latest Update" For "Blaze" ?
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What Root Should I Use After Unlocking My Phone ? & What Is Blaze ? Is That A Root ?
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IllWill_ said:
What Root Should I Use After Unlocking My Phone ? & What Is Blaze ? Is That A Root ?
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sounds like someone needs to read up on a lot of stuff before proceeding !! ... lol

Read for those CONSIDERING VZW NOTE ON OTHER CARRIER

Ive posted this under the tmobile note 2 forum as well as it is relevant for both sides
THIS IS A LITTLE HEADS UP AND NEEDED INFO IF U PLAN TO USE THE VZW NOTE 2 ON GSM CARRIERS LIKE ATT OR TMO
If u plan to use the vzw note 2 on tmo gsm service youll need to know its a bit of work to get it going with data .
All vzw sch1605 are unlocked out oF the box .THIS PHONE DOES GET 3G on tmo 1900 band I cant confirm on att but tmobile YES 3G H+
Vzw locks its apn settings into the phone u have to root and unlock bootloader with Casual unlock tool and flash the stock 4.1.1 deodoxed rom in order to add att or tmobile apn settings. A deodoxed rom is A MUST Then there is a mod zip that gives u a "+apn "under settings /access point names to add your carriers apn
THIS IS JUST A HEADS UP FOR THOSE OF U ALREADY STUMPED OR PLANNING TO USE VZW NOTE ON A TMOBILE ACCOUNT OR GSM CARRIERS
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lojak29 said:
Ive posted this under the tmobile note 2 forum as well as it is relevant for both sides
THIS IS A LITTLE HEADS UP AND NEEDED INFO IF U PLAN TO USE THE VZW NOTE 2 ON GSM CARRIERS LIKE ATT OR TMO
If u plan to use the vzw note 2 on tmo gsm service youll need to know its a bit of work to get it going with data .
All vzw sch1605 are unlocked out oF the box .THIS PHONE DOES GET 3G on tmo 1900 band I cant confirm on att but tmobile YES 3G H+
Vzw locks its apn settings into the phone u have to root and unlock bootloader with Casual unlock tool and flash the stock 4.1.1 deodoxed rom in order to add att or tmobile apn settings. A deodoxed rom is A MUST Then there is a mod zip that gives u a "+apn "under settings /access point names to add your carriers apn
THIS IS JUST A HEADS UP FOR THOSE OF U ALREADY STUMPED OR PLANNING TO USE VZW NOTE ON A TMOBILE ACCOUNT OR GSM CARRIERS
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Just curious but why the need for the deodex rom?
In repsonse to the question "why a deodoxed rom"
A Deodoxed rom is a prerequisite of adding the "apn" mod file, from custom recovery, as mentioned in my thread .If noone knew of this issue ahead they would never have working data while trying to use an alternate gsm carrier in their note 2.
Verizon locks the apn settings into the phone for theyre use only .
The zip file mod is 1 way of doing this .Its easier than the adb method of changing and pulling files from the system
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lojak29 said:
A Deodoxed rom is a prerequisite of adding the "apn" mod file, from custom recovery, as mentioned in my thread .If noone knew of this issue ahead they would never have working data while trying to use an alternate gsm carrier in their note 2.
Verizon locks the apn settings into the phone for theyre use only .
The zip file mod is 1 way of doing this .Its easier than the adb method of changing and pulling files from the system
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You don't need anything deodexed.
There are several ways to modify apn:
1. Via conf file.
2. Via modded secsettings.apk that unlocks apn editor.
3. Change csc via build.prop that unlocks apn editor..
Joderme, imnuts, and I have a fairly comprehensive thread about it.
lojak29 said:
Ive posted this under the tmobile note 2 forum as well as it is relevant for both sides
THIS IS A LITTLE HEADS UP AND NEEDED INFO IF U PLAN TO USE THE VZW NOTE 2 ON GSM CARRIERS LIKE ATT OR TMO
If u plan to use the vzw note 2 on tmo gsm service youll need to know its a bit of work to get it going with data .
All vzw sch1605 are unlocked out oF the box .THIS PHONE DOES GET 3G on tmo 1900 band I cant confirm on att but tmobile YES 3G H+
Vzw locks its apn settings into the phone u have to root and unlock bootloader with Casual unlock tool and flash the stock 4.1.1 deodoxed rom in order to add att or tmobile apn settings. A deodoxed rom is A MUST Then there is a mod zip that gives u a "+apn "under settings /access point names to add your carriers apn
THIS IS JUST A HEADS UP FOR THOSE OF U ALREADY STUMPED OR PLANNING TO USE VZW NOTE ON A TMOBILE ACCOUNT OR GSM CARRIERS
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So what would have made this a helpful thread is some details. Like were is this flashable zip, what apn settings do we need, and what ROM did you use I know any deodoxed should work but which one you used would be good.
Now I know these things could be found by searching, but if you're making a new thread to help people it seems like a good idea to include details like these.
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kintwofan said:
So what would have made this a helpful thread is some details. Like were is this flashable zip, what apn settings do we need, and what ROM did you use I know any deodoxed should work but which one you used would be good.
Now I know these things could be found by searching, but if you're making a new thread to help people it seems like a good idea to include details like these.
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http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ssage-and-get-apn-data-on-vzw-galaxy-note-ii/
adrynalyne said:
You don't need anything deodexed.
There are several ways to modify apn:
1. Via conf file.
2. Via modded secsettings.apk that unlocks apn editor.
3. Change csc via build.prop that unlocks apn editor..
Joderme, imnuts, and I have a fairly comprehensive thread about it.
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There's also several apps in the play store you can download and convert to system app that are very simple.
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kintwofan said:
There's also several apps in the play store you can download and convert to system app that are very simple.
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There is that too.
One question. .. Can I use a Verizon note 2 flashed with Verizon rom on att if I want to go back and forth ? Or do I need to keep flashing back and forth
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adrynalyne said:
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ssage-and-get-apn-data-on-vzw-galaxy-note-ii/
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Thanks buddy, I've already read this which by the way says the same thing as this post just with details.
I was more trying to help the op. He made a thread to help people which is great, but have no real help except you'll need this stuff without saying where get it. Then says he checked to see how many people thanked him. Great intentions, but not actually very helpful. I'm researching trying to decide if I'm gonna get a note so I really like informative posts not vague references to stuff.
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amendolaro1 said:
One question. .. Can I use a Verizon note 2 flashed with Verizon rom on att if I want to go back and forth ? Or do I need to keep flashing back and forth
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Yes you can use a Verizon rom and go back and forth.
Some deodoxed roms are
Jelly beans build 4
By beanstown.
Or stock 4.1.1 deodoxed with root
Google it if u want one
Why should I post the necessary files if they havent been requested?
I simply made a thread posting a statement about using vzw note 2 on gsm carrier and what to expect if you should find that the data can not be configured without some work .
Are you mad scientists done with the nit pickin and finger fuc*** of my thread or what?
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Adrynalyne should know this hes apparently part if the recognized devs that put work into this mod
Heres the Link to mod, this lets u add any apn settings
It Should show
+ New apn
After you flash the mod and go to settings/more settings mobile networks/ access point names
http://www.mediafire.com/?wqmad2ypgsyd75z
lojak29 said:
Adrynalyne should know this hes apparently part if the recognized devs that put work into this mod
Heres the Link to mod, this lets u add any apn settings
It Should show
+ New apn
After you flash the mod and go to settings/more settings mobile networks/ access point names
http://www.mediafire.com/?wqmad2ypgsyd75z
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Thanks, I think you missed my point. I want attacking you or your thread I see you want to help and I appreciate that because I have a good deal for a Verizon note and I'm going to tmobile so I've been reading ALOT so I see your capitalized post and expect to find something and all there is are references to things you need which basically say to change APN(of course)
That would be like all the people I've helped unbrick me just saying flash stock in Odin without showing them a guide to do it.
Anyways I'm still curious how you got 3g/HSPA unless I miss read the +APN thread and the other thread onion development I thought all that worked was edge.
Also I think most devs prefer you to link to their thread instead of just distribute their work.
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There is never a reason for intelligent people to resort to foul language on a development forum
Thanks for understanding
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
You get 3g because the note is a pentaband
Phone it happens to support tmobiles 1900 3g band and 2100 band
Its a little spotty but works well and when lte rolls out the 1900 band will broaden.
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lojak29 said:
You get 3g because the note is a pentaband
Phone it happens to support tmobiles 1900 3g band and 2100 band
Its a little spotty but works well and when lte rolls out the 1900 band will broaden.
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Nice guess I missed that. Like I said this network stuff is new to me. Do you think this will work? Is my understanding all the notes have the same hardware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35933247
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Your link to discussion in the att note getting tmo 3g I have no idea
As far as I knew u was asking about vzw note in tmo
All I can say is I have one Vzw note 2 sch1605 and I get tmobile 3g just by adding
Epc.tmobile.com as the apn
Not certain about the att note
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lojak29 said:
Your link to discussion in the att note getting tmo 3g I have no idea
As far as I knew u was asking about vzw note in tmo
All I can say is I have one Vzw note 2 sch1605 and I get tmobile 3g just by adding
Epc.tmobile.com as the apn
Not certain about the att note
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I am talking about a Verizon note in T-Mobile. I'm wondering if this method would work to make it fully compatible with T-Mobile.... you know 4g etc. Was hoping you knew this stuff better then me.
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lojak29 said:
Ya the moderator kenny glass123 cleaned up my posts while I was merely defending myself ..but he clearly left his buddy cb consultations remarks calling me self absorbed illiterate brat with bad grammar
GREAT MODERATOR ..TERRIFIC JOB
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By the way Kenny is a great mod what he deleted was the profanity (even if it was blanked) You know the suck my.... And things like that. Has always very polite.
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Tmobile does not have full lte yet not until mid 2013 they have 3g on 1900 band and hspa+ in 2100 band which shows as 4g
All u will get is the 3g which is fast enough I get 10-14mg download speeds
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Little info for me on my Moto XT912

Hi there
j just got a Moto XT912 of a friend it is a vorizon phone i was wondering if any one had any sujestions for a reliable way to
get the phone Sim Free....
also what sujestions for Custom rom would people have for this phone...
does it have its own forum section for custom roms.
this is my first ever Motorola phone that i plan on keeping an not just refurbishing and selling on so any advice would
bre greatly appreciated.
Many thanx
mark
Gauu said:
Hi there
j just got a Moto XT912 of a friend it is a vorizon phone i was wondering if any one had any sujestions for a reliable way to
get the phone Sim Free....
also what sujestions for Custom rom would people have for this phone...
does it have its own forum section for custom roms.
this is my first ever Motorola phone that i plan on keeping an not just refurbishing and selling on so any advice would
bre greatly appreciated.
Many thanx
mark
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I dont understand what you mean by Sim free ?
Regarding ROMS - try this thread for installation assistance - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991253 , yours is a CDMA phone so instal only ROMS developed for CDMA.
SAJdroid said:
I dont understand what you mean by Sim free ?
Regarding ROMS - try this thread for installation assistance - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991253 , yours is a CDMA phone so instal only ROMS developed for CDMA.
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sim fre refers to the phone not being locked to any providers.
well at least in the area of UK where i lived.
thanx i will check it out
Gauu said:
sim fre refers to the phone not being locked to any providers.
well at least in the area of UK where i lived.
thanx i will check it out
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The phone XT912 is already unlocked for use on any gsm/cdma network outside US.
You can see the development section for ROMs.
Read the forum and stickies and ask whenever you have a doubt.
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neo.ank said:
The phone XT912 is already unlocked for use on any gsm/cdma network outside US.
You can see the development section for ROMs.
Read the forum and stickies and ask whenever you have a doubt.
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hey there thanx for that bit of info however the more i read on this phone the more i find that u
can not use any sim in it as the radios are off an no one can turn them on yet.
is this true atm i tryed my swedish sim from tele2 in the phone it said unknown source or somthing
i get a signal but i can not make any calls or recive any.
thx
Thats partially true. Radios are not off. Actually its restricted for US users. Verizon locked it for US GSM frequencies. However outside US it works on all GSM/UMTS and CDMA frequencies.
The 'sim from unknown source' message appers on every boot but it does not interfere with anything else. The reason for you not being able to make calls should be something else.
What happens when you try to make call?
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Sits there trying to call out for a few then hangs up doing nuttin at all
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Okay feel silly now lol was assisted dailing making my calls mess up. Than guyz.
However I am struggling to get my data working any on help me with that please
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You have to find out your Service Providers APN settings and add them.
Is that the same as contact on the xyt912 as I cart find a apn settings page on the phone?
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Edit than for the help used Google found instructions for where and my apn settings all is good now than for the help ppl

[Q] New s4 bad ESN 2 cricKet?

What's up guys I'm a noob to this whole android community but already I prefer it over the iPhone community. I have a Verizon s4 with the latest update. It has a bad esn, do I have to wait for an unlock to connect it to cricket wireless or is that possible now. Wasn't sure if that update affected the unlock process. Forgive my noob ish questions. But thanks
S4 unlock Bad ESN 2 CricKet?
thanyo said:
What's up guys I'm a noob to this whole android community but already I prefer it over the iPhone community. I have a Verizon s4 with the latest update. It has a bad esn, do I have to wait for an unlock to connect it to cricket wireless or is that possible now. Wasn't sure if that update affected the unlock process. Forgive my noob ish questions. But thanks
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Lol, thanks for nothing.
So the phone is stolen or something? I know you can use it on gsm network?
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Umm, I'm pretty sure why no one answered is because it's not possible. Just a thought. Typically if someone has a way to do it, it will be in the development section. I think you can only use the device with an operator that has sim cards. (except for sprint, I haven't seen any confirmation there.) since, Iirc, cricket is all cdma based there is no way to get the S4 on their network. Someone can correct me if my understanding that is off.
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1454 said:
Umm, I'm pretty sure why no one answered is because it's not possible. Just a thought. Typically if someone has a way to do it, it will be in the development section. I think you can only use the device with an operator that has sim cards. (except for sprint, I haven't seen any confirmation there.) since, Iirc, cricket is all cdma based there is no way to get the S4 on their network. Someone can correct me if my understanding that is off.
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Yup. The S4 is GSM unlocked, but carrier locked to VZW on CDMA. Of course, there's a chance a custom rom could overcome that, but since I'm on MDK I can't run any custom roms.
k1mu said:
Yup. The S4 is GSM unlocked, but carrier locked to VZW on CDMA. Of course, there's a chance a custom rom could overcome that, but since I'm on MDK I can't run any custom roms.
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You mean ME7. MDK can use custom roms without issue.
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najaboy said:
You mean ME7. MDK can use custom roms without issue.
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Ok cool. I came across a really good deal, so i was wondering if it was worth it. Thanks guys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191
Try this thread, I'm not sure about cricket but pageplus uses Verizon's network and the s4 can be flashed to work. PM viper who posts in that thread and he can help you. Guy is completely legit.

Is there something wrong with VZN Note 2s?

Hi Guys,
I was looking to purchase this phone off of ebay for my mom. We are on the t-mobile network but since VZN Note 2s are supposed to be unlocked I was looking at them too. However, I'm looking at them and there are quite a few Verizon Note 2s around/under $200 on Ebay. Is that where the phones value is now? I thought they would be around $250 at least. The one thing all of these have in common are that they are the Verizon models. The tmobile models are still pretty high. Is there something wrong with this model? Are these like those fake chinese clones? Or is the value just at that and I should buy it ASAP? I don't want to throw money down for some random clone
Vzw has the bootloaders locked down
satseaker said:
Vzw has the bootloaders locked down
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Sorry, I'm still a bit of a noob, Does that just mean that custom software can't be installed on it? Like I said my mom is going to be using it so it will probably stay on stock.
Correct, no custom roms or root...depending on what version the phone comes with. What did you mean in your op when you said 'unlocked'?
TonikJDK said:
Correct, no custom roms or root...depending on what version the phone comes with. What did you mean in your op when you said 'unlocked'?
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aren't they unlocked to use sim cards since they are world phones? I know i have to change up the APN to get tmobile data but I don't need to put in random codes or anything right? I'm getting my info from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
PaKii94 said:
aren't they unlocked to use sim cards since they are world phones? I know i have to change up the APN to get tmobile data but I don't need to put in random codes or anything right? I'm getting my info from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
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Step one in that guide says 'ensure your phone has root' That is game over if the note 2 has the latest update. You can't root it.
TonikJDK said:
Step one in that guide says 'ensure your phone has root' That is game over if the note 2 has the latest update. You can't root it.
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What about Method 1? Or is that not possible at all cause its a custom rom?
Method 1:
See Adrynalyne's post below (Post #2) for a flashable mod (via custom recovery) that will enable the Add APN menu by removing Verizon's block. (For deodexed roms only)
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PaKii94 said:
What about Method 1? Or is that not possible at all cause its a custom rom?
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That requires a deoxed rom, so the note would have to be bootloader unlocked and had a deoxed rom flashed.
PaKii94 said:
aren't they unlocked to use sim cards since they are world phones? I know i have to change up the APN to get tmobile data but I don't need to put in random codes or anything right? I'm getting my info from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
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Yes they are sim unlocked all you have to do is pop the sim in and add the correct apn's although you'll only get 3g and H+ (no 4G lte)
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Yes they are sim unlocked all you have to do is pop the sim in and add the correct apn's although you'll only get 3g and H+ (no 4G lte)
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the guy above you just said i cant do that
PaKii94 said:
the guy above you just said i cant do that
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No offense to that guy but he's wrong bc I and many other put their Verizon note 2 on other carriers with no issues (see forums like note 2 on other carriers there plenty of them)
Now as far as the whole bootloader deal goes for custom rom and root depending on the android version but just to use it stock on another carrier it's sim card unlocked out of the box no root or custom rom needed
I had my Verizon note 2 with a locked bootloader android 4.3 on straight talk (att sim) for months no problems
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