Hi I want to buy new phone and I've decided that it will be Samsung galaxy epic.
I leave in Europe and the phone is not available here.
I've found an interesting announcement on ebay. But there is written that the phone is flashed to cricket. I do not know what cricket is.
If I buy it I will be able to reflash it and use it in Europe?
I'm new to Android devices. Please help.
No, Europe is GSM (uses SIM cards) the Samsung EPIC (and any other Sprint/Verizon Phone) does not use a SIM card.
thanks a lot for your answer.
So I can't use Epic in Europe ?
ezio said:
thanks a lot for your answer.
So I can't use Epic in Europe ?
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That's pretty much exactly what I said...
NO.
ONLY phone you can get is a device with GSM in it. The EPIC is CDMA.
IF you dont need a keyboard and can unlock it try the Vibrant or Captivate.
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Hi All,
I live in China, and whilst the Evo 4G is available here, the seller said that my SIM card won't work in it as it's locked to the US carrier. Not much point in buying the phone if I can't use it, so I was wondering if there is an unlock method for it, or if I should just stick with my Nexus 1. Forgive me if it's an idiotic question, I don't know much about this stuff!
Cheers
Well its really strange that EVO 4G is available in China already. Can you please confirm if it is original or not? may be post a picture.... And BTW some guys have rooted EVO 4G but they haven't released any details yet. Once the details are in, ill post a link...may be unlocking will be possible on a rooted EVO 4G
It is a CDMA network phone. There is no SIM card slot and you cannot use it on a GSM network.
ah, that clears things up then. It's a real phone, seen it myself in the packaging and everything. Didn't know anything about no-SIM phones, but it's interesting!
I'll let the dream go and stick with my Nexus 1, then....
One stupid question. Can I put a different Sim card in the Telus Desire HD out of the box? I will try to buy one directly from the Telus website, and I won't be using it in Canada, so do I need to activate it or something before I can use it with a different type of sim card?
It's amazing how hard it is to get a new phone with the right 3G bands!! In my country the only 3G bands available are 850/1900, just like AT&T, so the Desire HD will be the next best thing after the Nexus One.
Thanks for your help.
Yes, mine was bought unlocked, and works perfectly with At&t. Telus version, of course. I can answer any other questions you might have.
Thanks for your help. You got the AT&T 3G bands working then? And how did you get yours? Because the Telus website won't send phones outside Canada. Mabey Ebay is an option.
And also, I've heard that it's easy to root the phone using unrevoked, and maybe that way you can use some kind of flavor of Gingerbread. Maybe CM7.
Thanks for your help.
I got it from here: http://negrielectronics.com/htc-desire-hd-ace-sense-850-1900-3gblack-unlocked.html
I pre-ordered it Dec. 29th, and forgot about it completely. I was going to get the At&t version, but they sent a email saying it already shipped!
Either way, I haven't rooted it yet b/c people have been saying that they've lot sound with the s-off method. I probably will when more people are successful
Thank you. I will consider that site. And I agree with you, it's better to wait until the root process is reliable.
Thanks for your help.
The title says it. I'm planning on buying a Verizon Galaxy Nexus but I need to know if it will work in India. And if the data will also work. Any help will be appreciated, thanks.
deol 4ever said:
The title says it. I'm planning on buying a Verizon Galaxy Nexus but I need to know if it will work in India. And if the data will also work. Any help will be appreciated, thanks.
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No & no
What Ur doing is like trying to make a pound of ice last for an hour in desert on it's own.
Would be neat though.
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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^
You may be able to flash it to a CDMA carrier in india. I seen someone roam in India with a Verizon gnex, so I'm pretty sure it works. Someone had also flashed a sprint gnex to a India CDMA carrier.
Now I have no idea how these flashing stuff works.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
Mach3.2 said:
You may be able to flash it to a CDMA carrier in india. I seen someone roam in India with a Verizon gnex, so I'm pretty sure it works. Someone had also flashed a sprint gnex to a India CDMA carrier.
Now I have no idea how these flashing stuff works.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
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well my cousin has to use it on a gsm carrier so no go there, anyways thanks everyone for the replies
Guys,
Im planning to buy galaxy note 2 no commitment handset but im confused which one to go for. They are same priced. Since i came to US in fall 2011 i have never used a US locked phone. Im currently using htc hd2 (the legend).
My question is if i buy att phone and then unlock it will flashing new roms etc still be a problem compared to international version. Do they provide only a code to unlock the phone or a complete new rom to flash which removes att bootloader and drivers and makes it like an international version. The only difference i guess is about warranty and lte radio between the two variants. I do not care about lte radio since im mostly connected to wifi but i care a little aboutthe warranty.
Some questions might be stupid since im new to this us version phones so im sorry about it.
Thanx in advance for replying
arzin said:
Guys,
Im planning to buy galaxy note 2 no commitment handset but im confused which one to go for. They are same priced. Since i came to US in fall 2011 i have never used a US locked phone. Im currently using htc hd2 (the legend).
My question is if i buy att phone and then unlock it will flashing new roms etc still be a problem compared to international version. Do they provide only a code to unlock the phone or a complete new rom to flash which removes att bootloader and drivers and makes it like an international version. The only difference i guess is about warranty and lte radio between the two variants. I do not care about lte radio since im mostly connected to wifi but i care a little aboutthe warranty.
Some questions might be stupid since im new to this us version phones so im sorry about it.
Thanx in advance for replying
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Just the code is provided. Only difference between the phones is the radio, hardware wise
esincho said:
Just the code is provided. Only difference between the phones is the radio, hardware wise
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Ok and so everytime i flash a new rom i flash the att the rom from att thread on xda and there is no way to go back to international version rom so that i can get the updates directly from samsung instead of the carrier. I hope i got this right?
arzin said:
Ok and so everytime i flash a new rom i flash the att the rom from att thread on xda and there is no way to go back to international version rom so that i can get the updates directly from samsung instead of the carrier. I hope i got this right?
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No,you can't install an AT&T Rom on an Int model & vica versa. So, If you have an AT&T model, you can only install AT&T Note 2 ROM's. If you have the Int model, then you can only install the Int Note 2 ROM's. The difference between models is that AT&T LTE band isn't supported on the Int model. So if you want LTE on AT&T then you'll have to get the AT&T model.
Okay thank you guys for your replies.. It indeed cleared my mind. Im gonna pre order no commitment galaxy note 2 from at&t right away so that i get warranty on phone as well..:good::laugh:
similar question> if i buy an unlocked international note 2 like so: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...1355456&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+galaxy+note+2
can i use it on the AT&T network by popping my current GS3 simcard in there without issue?
See we didn't get screwed this time with the crappy processor. If we did, then I'd be all over the international version. But we get the exact same specs as the International version plus LTE. The only advantage the international version has is that it will get updates faster, but I don't care about that, as I plan to root anyway.
arzin said:
Ok and so everytime i flash a new rom i flash the att the rom from att thread on xda and there is no way to go back to international version rom so that i can get the updates directly from samsung instead of the carrier. I hope i got this right?
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similar question> if i buy an unlocked international note 2 like so: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...1355456&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+galaxy+note+2
can i use it on the AT&T network by popping my current GS3 simcard in there without issue?
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Yes, if you get an Int GN2, you can pop in your current GS3 simcard without any issues but you won't get LTE speed.
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See we didn't get screwed this time with the crappy processor. If we did, then I'd be all over the international version. But we get the exact same specs as the International version plus LTE. The only advantage the international version has is that it will get updates faster, but I don't care about that, as I plan to root anyway.
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I would of gotten the Int GN2 if it supported AT&T LTE but it didn't so I'm going to get the AT&T one.
Looking at the advantages of att GN2 such as warranty and lte radio i preordered one for myself on no commitment basis..gonna get it by nov 9th for which i just cant wait.. I dont care about updates either since im gonna root it too.
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No,you can't install an AT&T Rom on an Int model & vica versa. So, If you have an AT&T model, you can only install AT&T Note 2 ROM's. If you have the Int model, then you can only install the Int Note 2 ROM's. The difference between models is that AT&T LTE band isn't supported on the Int model. So if you want LTE on AT&T then you'll have to get the AT&T model.
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Not true. As long as the partitions are the same on both devices, and considering the hardware between both are mostly the same, it should work fine, as long as the proper modem.bin and kernel is running.
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Not true. As long as the partitions are the same on both devices, and considering the hardware between both are mostly the same, it should work fine, as long as the proper modem.bin and kernel is running.
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I am a power user and i cant live without flashing rom so i cancelled my att preorder and bought and international version for 589$ from newegg..yes 589$.. I got 90$ of on it. Now i l buy insurance worth 55$ from worth ave and m all set to flash roms
im planning to get the at&t version, but im waiting for reviews to come up. that LTE seems like its gonna go through the 3100mah quickly. i got the original at&t note and i hate having to recharge every 11-12hrs. its crazy how late at&t is on the galaxy note 2. tmobile even beat them to it.
Hello all,
I have sprint samsung galaxy note 2. How can I unlock it to use with GSM carries like AT&T or straight talk?
Thanks you all in advance,
PD
invisible85 said:
Hello all,
I have sprint samsung galaxy note 2. How can I unlock it to use with GSM carries like AT&T or straight talk?
Thanks you all in advance,
PD
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You will need to be able to hardware mod the phone to accept a GSM sim on top of the hardwired chip.
You'll also need balls of steel.
Hardware mod
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You will need to be able to hardware mod the phone to accept a GSM sim on top of the hardwired chip.
You'll also need balls of steel.
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lol.
I have no Idea what "Hardware mod" is? Can you please explain or send me a link where I can get an idea how to do that?
Thanks.
invisible85 said:
lol.
I have no Idea what "Hardware mod" is? Can you please explain or send me a link where I can get an idea how to do that?
Thanks.
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The sprint note has no accessable sim slot. To "possibly" accomplish this one would need to modify the hardware by adding a sim slot and hack the software.
there is a thread about sone folks attempting this...i have not been following it.
link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959005
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in layman's terms, you can't. if you remove the back cover from your device there is no sim card slot on the sprint variant to insert a sim. the only current wait to use our phones abroad is to use the sprint international plan.
Got it
Thank you all for your help. I sold the phone. I had no choice...
invisible85 said:
Thank you all for your help. I sold the phone. I had no choice...
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You could buy an AT&T Note to use with Straight Talk. I have one for sale on eBay right now (Note 1, not 2) that I bought for that same reason, but don't have coverage where I live to make it happen. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290826024805?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
ebay search
note ii sim or search for this one 271090307387
$6.47 swap that plug and play component into place and BAM sim card slot.
either cut a hole in your middle cover OR buy a int middle cover.
also someone is working on a mod solution to keep the 4g AND add a sim card slot
we off course still need to unlock to work on US carriers but maybe its not locked to begin with since they would not have thought of someone swapping parts like this.
nerys71 said:
ebay search
note ii sim or search for this one 271090307387
$6.47 swap that plug and play component into place and BAM sim card slot.
either cut a hole in your middle cover OR buy a int middle cover.
also someone is working on a mod solution to keep the 4g AND add a sim card slot
we off course still need to unlock to work on US carriers but maybe its not locked to begin with since they would not have thought of someone swapping parts like this.
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very cool. do you know if you can do a similar trick with the ebay sim card holders for the Galaxy S3 (i.e. L710) ? I'm really hoping to buy a sprint GS3, put it on ting, and be able to occasionally take it internationally.
I was about to buy a motorola photon, but the lack of updates is scaring me.
UPDATE: found this thread if you're more into the GS3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002515
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maybe it's just me, but amazing that so many people still believe that phones are compatible with other carriers............if you have Tmobile, AT&T then you're GSM network, Verizon & Sprint are CDMA..............it just bugs me when people ask to get their Sprint phone activated on another carrier (only exception is Cricket). I had someone a couple of days ago who bought a Tmobile version of the Galaxy S3, and wanted to know how to jailbreak it to use on another carrier.
normally you would be absolutely right. but in this specific case and possible with the S3 as well your incorrect.
the Note II and possibly the S3 have full GSM capabilities. Sprint just "corrupted" them on purpose (and should be illegally as well)
with the gizmo from ebay we get a normal sim card slot. now we just need a good hacker/coder to unlock the intentional "block" put in place by sprint to prevent it from seeing US GSM signals from companies other than sprint.
once someone manages to do that we will literally have a phone that could in theory be used on "ANY" US provider and probably any world provider.
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maybe it's just me, but amazing that so many people still believe that phones are compatible with other carriers............if you have Tmobile, AT&T then you're GSM network, Verizon & Sprint are CDMA..............it just bugs me when people ask to get their Sprint phone activated on another carrier (only exception is Cricket). I had someone a couple of days ago who bought a Tmobile version of the Galaxy S3, and wanted to know how to jailbreak it to use on another carrier.
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Lol!
Sent from my [email protected]$$ Galaxy Note II using XDA-Developers App.
nerys71 said:
ebay search
note ii sim or search for this one 271090307387
$6.47 swap that plug and play component into place and BAM sim card slot.
either cut a hole in your middle cover OR buy a int middle cover.
also someone is working on a mod solution to keep the 4g AND add a sim card slot
we off course still need to unlock to work on US carriers but maybe its not locked to begin with since they would not have thought of someone swapping parts like this.
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based on a search of this and looking at pictures. why would you lose 4g? the lte chip is built on the processor board.
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ycats said:
maybe it's just me, but amazing that so many people still believe that phones are compatible with other carriers............if you have Tmobile, AT&T then you're GSM network, Verizon & Sprint are CDMA..............it just bugs me when people ask to get their Sprint phone activated on another carrier (only exception is Cricket). I had someone a couple of days ago who bought a Tmobile version of the Galaxy S3, and wanted to know how to jailbreak it to use on another carrier.
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the statement below is 100% correct. the hardware in this phone is fully capable of GSM service. the removed software controls are the problem.
nerys71 said:
.....the Note II and possibly the S3 have full GSM capabilities. Sprint just "corrupted" them on purpose (and should be illegally as well)
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I don't know. Someone posted that the LTE SIM card (a chip on the board) is part of this board. so removing it would remove LTE (disable it)
but if your going SIM your going GSM so can't use sprint LTE anyway. so its not a "huge" deal.
Magic Sim?
I contacted Magic Sim and they said their Elite Micro Sim would work with Sprint. It did not show on the site so I emailed them and they said it would.
FWIW
http://www.magic-sim.com/product/id...TER_for_Samsung_Galaxy_Note_2_(SCH-I605).html
There's a guy out there that says he can put it on straight talk w/o sim. operates on verizon network. 231 something was the name of the outfit. google a bit and I'm sure you will find him. hope I helped
look on ebay at the people that do boost mobile flashes for the note 2. send them a message asking if they do the sprint note 2 to straight talk. most of them I talked to do this for like $50 if you have a new donor. If anyone needs more info pm me and I'll be glad to help
invisible85 said:
Hello all,
I have sprint samsung galaxy note 2. How can I unlock it to use with GSM carries like AT&T or straight talk?
Thanks you all in advance,
PD
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It's actually cheaper and way easier to sell your Sprint note 2 and buy one that works on att and straight talk.
Sent from my Amazing Galaxy Note 2!
Unlock Sprint Note II
invisible85 said:
Hello all,
I have sprint samsung galaxy note 2. How can I unlock it to use with GSM carries like AT&T or straight talk?
Thanks you all in advance,
PD
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make sure that yo firmware is not later than 4.1.1 and use the 16 digit code to unlock. Samsung default (01F2030F5F678FF9)