As the title says, does the Sprint version of the Note 3 have a SIM slot for using international SIMs when roaming? A picture from someones fresh new phone to verify would be great
It does. It's stacked under the sd card just like the other versions.
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I would be happy to put up a picture if you really want to see it,but the phone for the most part is the same as the other carriers with regards to the sim slot
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http://sprintworldwide.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch go there to have the sim unlocked. take 2-3 business days.
What is it that needs to be unlocked?
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What is it that needs to be unlocked?
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It needs to be unlocked in order to recognize SIM cards from other international carriers. Without unlocking, you are stuck with Sprint's international roaming coverage which costs $$$.
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As the topic says I am curious if anyone has made the switch to t-mobile and got everything working. There's a thread on the tmo forum about getting the AT&T variant working using QPST but they where asking for the QCN file from our version and I don't know if it's needed or if there's another work around. The AT&T/ TMO thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041
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Yep. i sold mine and bought a t mobile note. I figured it was with it because WiFi calling is a great feature for my work.
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kintwofan said:
Yep. i sold mine and bought a t mobile note. I figured it was with it because WiFi calling is a great feature for my work.
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Not exactly what I was asking lol.
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The guy that got that working on the att version still needs the qcn. The one he had didn't have all the nv's and was taken with older version qpst. It needs to be 2.7.374 or newer. He's still willing to work on it if you can get that to him.
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The guy that got that working on the att version still needs the qcn. The one he had didn't have all the nv's and was taken with older version qpst. It needs to be 2.7.374 or newer. He's still willing to work on it if you can get that to him.
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He needed the qcn to activate the 900 mhz bands. It had no affect on using our phone on tmo. I actually already sent it to himhe just hasn't updated the op.
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Not exactly what I was asking lol.
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I know was just messing around. By the way this is what the dev said when I asked about using his mod on Verizon.
You can give a try there wont be any problem.
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He needed the qcn to activate the 900 mhz bands. It had no affect on using our phone on tmo. I actually already sent it to himhe just hasn't updated the op.
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I know was just messing around. By the way this is what the dev said when I asked about using his mod on Verizon.
You can give a try there wont be any problem.
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Ah ok thanks Kintwofan. I wasn't sure if it effected the I605 or not.
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So it should just be an issue of getting the apn and throwing in the t-mobile sim then
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So it should just be an issue of getting the apn and throwing in the t-mobile sim then
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You will only get edge data unless you are in a reframed area. Right now tmo 4g is on the 1900aws band which the Verizon note doesn't support
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Thought the note 2 carried the gsm bands for hspa? Ugh I was hoping to drop Verizon paying 110/mo for a single line is getting ridiculous
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Hmm interesting thread, I'm thinking the same thing, those new rates from tmo just sound so nice
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Thought the note 2 carried the gsm bands for hspa? Ugh I was hoping to drop Verizon paying 110/mo for a single line is getting ridiculous
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They do kind of just not that aws band. If you're in an area with the reframed towers you will 4g I'm not sure about there lte though.
I was only kind if joking though earlier. List your note on craiglist. I got 450 but sold within hours. Go to Walmart and pay 278 on contact with t mobile. Then call t mobile and mitigate your classic plan to a value plan for the 200 fee. You now have 60 a month and 478 for the phone.
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I would do that but I am still under contract and the bezel on my note has some nicks from falling out of my pocket before I got a case for it. That's why I am trying to use phone instead of selling.
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Just tried switching sim card with a Tmobile friend. Tge Tmobile sim is a regular SIM that is too big for our stock microsim slot. A hardware mod is required or it may just be the fact that the SIM came from a S2.
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T-mobile sells micro Sims
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Just tried switching sim card with a Tmobile friend. Tge Tmobile sim is a regular SIM that is too big for our stock microsim slot. A hardware mod is required or it may just be the fact that the SIM came from a S2.
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You do realize that there are various sized SIM cards right? The original VZW LTE phones used the larger SIM card. The iPhone 5 uses a smaller SIM card.
Yes I do, I was just trying to help the OP by bringing this issue to light before he switches
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Yes I do, I was just trying to help the OP by bringing this issue to light before he switches
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Thank you but I know the note uses a micro sim not a normal sized.
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Hi im currently trying to use this phone in a gsm carrier here in the Dominican Republic.
Of course is region locked when i turn it on with the sim card inside it says invalid SIM card, it doesn't even prompt for the unlock code or anything like it.
Is there a solution for this? I paid full price for this phone and i didn't knew about this thing.
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This may work but I would guess no. .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
You should have gotten a gsm variant
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Sprint has to unlock the SIM first. The process takes 2 days for them to get back to you.
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http://sprintworldwide.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch go there to have the sim unlocked. takes 2-3 business days.
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Hi im currently trying to use this phone in a gsm carrier here in the Dominican Republic.
Of course is region locked when i turn it on with the sim card inside it says invalid SIM card, it doesn't even prompt for the unlock code or anything like it.
Is there a solution for this? I paid full price for this phone and i didn't knew about this thing.
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Hello Odinforce,
Is there any solution to use the Sprint note 3 (N900P) in your country? I would like to know any manual process to get it unlocked for GSM carrier, similar like the Verizon note 3 (N900V). If someone knows any information, please let us know. thanks
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Sprint has to unlock the SIM first. The process takes 2 days for them to get back to you.
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http://sprintworldwide.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch go there to have the sim unlocked. takes 2-3 business days.
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Hi mate,u can help me or explain to me? How to unlock gsm/wcdma in my country guy?
Im living in vietnam and has just bought N900P for 5 days ago
I have changed apn settings. When I try to use the web I get a message from tmobile saying I dont have a data plan. Tmobile rep told me my device is not being recognized as a tmobile phone. Any suggestions?
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I hope you get this working I might use my vzw note 2 on tmobile.
Make sure the apn settings are correct and you are using the gsm network option. I've used mine on tmo and currently on at&t without issue.
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I'm using beantown rom btw.
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is there a way to unlock the sim part of the phone to use it on a different gsm carrier like on the sprint HTC One?
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I've asked that question before, Sprint's sim is different size from other carriers, according to people in here replies.
i know the htc one and note 3 have the micro sim that other carries provide... but i dont know if i follow the procedure i did when i unlock my one or if it's different...
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is there a way to unlock the sim part of the phone to use it on a different gsm carrier like on the sprint HTC One?
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I tried inserting tmobile sim card, it is giving invalid sim message. And do not display or register to gsm network. Is it possible to flash sm-n900p with other sm-n900 variants?
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sorry... i knew i kind of missed something...
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I tried inserting tmobile sim card, it is giving invalid sim message. And do not display or register to gsm network. Is it possible to flash sm-n900p with other sm-n900 variants?
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if you dont have the sim part of the phone unlock and you try to insert a different sim card is not going to recognize it... and that's what im trying to know if there's a way to get it unlock...
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if you dont have the sim part of the phone unlock and you try to insert a different sim card is not going to recognize it... and that's what im trying to know if there's a way to get it unlock...
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i really would like to know that too.
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i rooted mine and installed RegionLock Away but it doesn't help.
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i really would like to know that too.
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i rooted mine and installed RegionLock Away but it doesn't help.
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ok... so i just found out is the same process as the HTC One i just unlock the sim part my wife's NOTE 3.... so you just need to call sprint international department and they'll unlock it for you
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ok... so i just found out is the same process as the HTC One i just unlock the sim part my wife's NOTE 3.... so you just need to call sprint international department and they'll unlock it for you
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i called them, they don't do it unless your account is active for at least 90 days. Do you think similar unlock method described here would work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386703
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i called them, they don't do it unless your account is active for at least 90 days. Do you think similar unlock method described here would work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386703
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i don't know that wad based on the HTC One, but try the steps on the 1st page and let us know if it works
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Couldn't find anything similar to file mentioned. By the way 4636 doesn't bring up a menu.
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i called them, they don't do it unless your account is active for at least 90 days. Do you think similar unlock method described here would work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386703
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It doesn't have to be 90 days. I called the same day and did it. If the phone hasnt been active for 90 days they call you back in 48 hours and ask you security questions. Once you hang up the rep will email you the ulock instructions.
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I posted a link on another thread it can be done through chat.
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i just unlock my sencond note 3 by calling sprint... they never told me about the 90 days... try calling again
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How can I tell if the phone is succesfully sim unlocked? I followed all the instructions I was given by Sprint.
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How can I tell if the phone is succesfully sim unlocked? I followed all the instructions I was given by Sprint.
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if you have another sim card with put it on and the phone will let you know
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luisrod03 said:
i just unlock my sencond note 3 by calling sprint... they never told me about the 90 days... try calling again
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They said some account types are not eligible, http://support.sprint.com/support/a..._devices/b3c3351e-5daa-4d69-8c61-3465c9fa1081
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They said some account types are not eligible, http://support.sprint.com/support/a..._devices/b3c3351e-5daa-4d69-8c61-3465c9fa1081
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for me it wouldn't be a problem because i go to Mexico a lot and i have a Mexican phone number so for me having the note 3 unlock works
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so if u get Sprint to unlock it, you can use a T-mobile sim?
I thought SPrint blocked all domestic Sims from working
Hey,everybody
Im living in vietnam and have a sprint note 3.
How to unlock gsm/wcdma for my country?
I like to get a tmobile galaxy s5 and have it operate on my att network. Reason being of the unlocked bootloader. Is it as simple as to purchase the unit and root it for it to operate on att or do i need a tmobile account?
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Hate to say it, but there is a search button.
This topic has been thoroughly discussed on these forums already.
Ps, this is a Tmobile forum.
Not trying to be harsh, but give me a minute and I will see if I can find some links for you. ..
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