Verizon to T-Mobile - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

So I have the CDMA Verizon version of the GNEX and I was wondering if I can unlock it to work with T-Mobile, I know I'll probably have to cut my sim but what else do I need to do to accomplish this? Can anyone point me to a guide or something ? Thanks guys
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No it will not work.
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Not gonna happen - Verizon is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM. Different radio bands, different cell technology, etc.
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Ajfink said:
Not gonna happen - Verizon is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM. Different radio bands, different cell technology, etc.
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What they said. You can however sell your Verizon Nexus and buy an unlocked GSM one. That's the route I went.

How many times must this be answered
It won't work. Just sell yours and pony up a few extra $$ for the difference to buy a GSM model.

Just curious, but were your CDMA GNex's having problems? I've tried about 4 of them (via VZW customer replacement policy) and keep having one way audio dropouts. This combined with Google's decision to remove CDMA devices from AOSP support has me thinking of selling mine and getting the GSM version.
If I may, how much were you guys able to recoup by selling them? Is there a market for these CDMA versions?

amghoon said:
Just curious, but were your CDMA GNex's having problems? I've tried about 4 of them (via VZW customer replacement policy) and keep having one way audio dropouts. This combined with Google's decision to remove CDMA devices from AOSP support has me thinking of selling mine and getting the GSM version.
If I may, how much were you guys able to recoup by selling them? Is there a market for these CDMA versions?
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On the XDA marketplace the CDMA Nexus is going for $400-$450. You could probably expect about the same on Craigslist. I have the GSM and got it for $565. As far as your bad handsets, it sounds like you have just been unlucky. I wouldn't sell just because of Google dropping AOSP support. I don't think it will affect the Galaxy Nexus very much if at all, and it is still going to be the most dev'd phone on Verizon. I do think it will affect future Nexus devices making their way to Verizon though.

amghoon said:
This combined with Google's decision to remove CDMA devices from AOSP support
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This is not true.
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Dakota0206 said:
This is not true.
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My statement is 100% true.
"No CDMA devices are supported." and "Galaxy Nexus is supported only in GSM/HSPA+ configuration "maguro"..." via http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/07/google_android_cdma/
http://slatedroid.info/2012/02/google-clarifies-cdma-debacle-still-supporting-developer-phones-not-publishing-aosp-code/
And while this decision may or may not have repercussions for us down the road, it still doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling

amghoon said:
My statement is 100% true.
"No CDMA devices are supported." and "Galaxy Nexus is supported only in GSM/HSPA+ configuration "maguro"..." via http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/07/google_android_cdma/
http://slatedroid.info/2012/02/goog...ng-developer-phones-not-publishing-aosp-code/
And while this decision may or may not have repercussions for us down the road, it still doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling
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Drama! Hmmm wondering where did the 4.0.4 came from ...
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[Q]

Probably just answered before, But I looked and didn't see it.
I seen on Newegg.com they are selling an Unlocked Galaxy Nexus. I don't want to leave Sprint for Verizon. Been with them for over 10 years. But, If I purchase the Unlocked Verizon Galaxy Nexus. Can I make it work with Sprint's? Since they use the same towers for Roam and such?
If no one replies to my question I'll take it as "It's been answered".
No, the newegg unlocked phone will only work on GSM carriers.
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thanks!
evoschecter said:
thanks!
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Of course Also, for what it's worth the Verizon version won't work on Sprint either, so you'll have to switch if you want the phone

So, I really F'd up...

I did some research (apparently not enough) and discovered that verizon phones will work on US Cellular networks. Get them to change the ESN, do an over the air update ETC ETC .. well I'm sure you can guess what happened now.
Apparently the Galaxy Nexus doesn't HAVE and ESN? well, does anyone have any idea what I can do here? I really love the GN, verizon was too expensive. . fma.
kilrain said:
I did some research (apparently not enough) and discovered that verizon phones will work on US Cellular networks. Get them to change the ESN, do an over the air update ETC ETC .. well I'm sure you can guess what happened now.
Apparently the Galaxy Nexus doesn't HAVE and ESN? well, does anyone have any idea what I can do here? I really love the GN, verizon was too expensive. . fma.
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The UK (GSM) version will work on AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States
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The CDMA is for LTE only. Doesn't work for Sprint or any other carriers other than Verizon.
I don't understand what you want us to say? .... Get the GSM version instead? or wait for Sprint's version to come out, which can be awhile.
only 3G Verizon phones will work on US cellular.
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if you bought the phone return it ASAP.

Is it unlockable? Vzw

I saw the rezound is apparently unlockable for use off the Verizon network. Is that doable with this phone too?
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There are no other networks that use the radios for the CDMA Verizon Galaxy Nexus (at least to my knowledge) not even Sprint because Sprint doesn't use SIM on their GN apparently?
zephiK said:
There are no other networks that use the radios for the CDMA Verizon Galaxy Nexus (at least to my knowledge) not even Sprint because Sprint doesn't use SIM on their GN apparently?
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Yea I was confused as hell but I keep seeing rezounds that work on T-Mobile.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Yea I was confused as hell but I keep seeing rezounds that work on T-Mobile.
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That's IMPOSSIBLE. http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_rezound-4099.php
2G Network CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network LTE 700
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Radios aren't even compatible. That's like saying, you're going to use a Intel Ivy Bridge processor on a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The VZW Nexus doesn't at all have the radio hardware to work on a GSM network. You're stuck on Verizon.
zephiK said:
That's IMPOSSIBLE. http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_rezound-4099.php
Radios aren't even compatible. That's like saying, you're going to use a Intel Ivy Bridge processor on a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
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You may want to do a bit more research before you declare something impossible. The Rezound uses a Snapdragon MSM8660 SoC. CDMA and GSM radios are integral to that little piece of silicon. The Rezound is indeed capable of operating on AT&T, T-Mobile, or any other GSM carrier worldwide.
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najaboy said:
You may want to do a bit more research before you declare something impossible. The Rezound uses a Snapdragon MSM8660 SoC. CDMA and GSM radios are integral to that little piece of silicon. The Rezound is indeed capable of operating on AT&T, T-Mobile, or any other GSM carrier worldwide.
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But the Galaxy Nexus does not have the radios. At all. It literally is impossible.
martonikaj said:
But the Galaxy Nexus does not have the radios. At all. It literally is impossible.
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Correct. I was directly addressing the misinformation posted regarding the Rezound.
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najaboy said:
You may want to do a bit more research before you declare something impossible. The Rezound uses a Snapdragon MSM8660 SoC. CDMA and GSM radios are integral to that little piece of silicon. The Rezound is indeed capable of operating on AT&T, T-Mobile, or any other GSM carrier worldwide.
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Good for you but the morale of the story is that galaxy Nexus doesn't work for Gsm models. It is rare for any phone go be cdma and Gsm cross compatible. If it is then good for them.
Would anyone do it? Not really, there are better choices out there than getting a Rezound and putting it on another carrier such as the galaxy Nexus for $400
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[Q] Unlocked Galaxy Nexus works with all carriers?

Okay, newbie here. Will be buying my first smartphone and I've decided on the galaxy nexus. First, some important info: I'm from Canada. Bell has the phone on a three year contract with a $50 plan, which I don't want. So I'm looking at buying an unlocked version so there won't be contracts and I can use which ever carrier I want.
NegriElectronics seems to sell it unlocked. (aww.....can't post links.)
However, when I asked the guy, he said that it was the GSM version so will only work with gsm networks. But from my research online and a similar post on this forum, it seems that any and all galaxy nexus phones have quadband gsm and pentaband hspa so will work with all carriers?
So I'm currently confused as to which one is correct. I really want to make sure. Since I'm new to this, any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Both are correct. The GNex is a quadband GSM phone, and thus will operate in all GSM networks.
Canadian carriers already killed cdma, so you can use it on basically any carrier you want on Canada. Only if it's not lte SIM card or anything like that
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Thank you very much to both for clarifying. So wait, what if I buy the galaxy nexus from either windmobile or mobilicity as they both allow you to buy it outright without contract? Will I still be able to use the phone with other carriers or will it be locked to the company I bought it from?
larry21 said:
Thank you very much to both for clarifying. So wait, what if I buy the galaxy nexus from either windmobile or mobilicity as they both allow you to buy it outright without contract? Will I still be able to use the phone with other carriers or will it be locked to the company I bought it from?
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I believe all gsm Google galaxy nexus is pure Google with no restriction, so yes, you can. I have galaxy nexus from bell and I am using it on Koodo
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kyokeun1234 said:
I believe all gsm Google galaxy nexus is pure Google with no restriction, so yes, you can. I have galaxy nexus from bell and I am using it on Koodo
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Awesome. Thank you so much for answering my concerns. I can finally get my Galaxy Nexus. You were a great help.
larry21 said:
Awesome. Thank you so much for answering my concerns. I can finally get my Galaxy Nexus. You were a great help.
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haha no problem also, if you buy it from retailers, you can easily return it within 14 days if anything is wrong or doesn't work
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JB 4.2.2 Waiting Room

Here in Israel both nine and my wife's 4.2.1 stock, unlocked& rooted GNEX still waiting for the OTA. This time i have decided to wait for the OTA and not force it via GSF cache clearing.
please post your location and status
OTA's aren't distributed by location, so this thread is a waste of time.
If you have an unlocked device, sideload the OTA .zip and you're done.
Unless you're on Verizon/Sprint which I doubt!
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comk4ver said:
Unless you're on Verizon/Sprint which I doubt!
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No, it's GSM model.
i have decided not to force the mobile to get the OTA, but to wait as "average Joe" for the OTA to pop up.
you can treat this thread as a poll.
how is the distribution is manged? is it by S/N? or IMEI?
Wait for about 6days and still not get the OTA notification. At last use the GSF trick.
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I get the feeling this thread is now full of nothing but people like me who own either a Verizon or Sprint model. haha
oldblue910 said:
I get the feeling this thread is now full of nothing but people like me who own either a Verizon or Sprint model. haha
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I think you are mostly right. I'd guess less Sprint folks, as they were at least brought up to 4.2.1 recently. Verizon likely didn't even consider that possibility.
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I have the unlocked GSM model purchased from the play store and haven't gotten the update yet. Tried clearing the data on google framework services-still nothing....Galaxy Nexus Takju....
If I sideload the update, will it reset my device? Will it delete my apps and pictures?
Thanks.
Just got it 5 min ago...lol I guess sometimes it does take a couple extra days for it to get pushed to everyone...
So I have the sprint model.
Does this mean I'm not getting it?
Or just that there's no ETA at this point?
Can't_Live_Without_My_Evo said:
So I have the sprint model.
Does this mean I'm not getting it?
Or just that there's no ETA at this point?
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Step 1. Leave sprint
Step 2. Use GSM provider
Step 3. Profit with saved money, better reception, better devices that actually get updated and aren't controlled but nazi fawksticks
b1337 said:
Step 1. Leave sprint
Step 2. Use GSM provider
Step 3. Profit with saved money, better reception, better devices that actually get updated and aren't controlled but nazi fawksticks
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Well... I'm stuck with Sprint as of now lol.
And I'm not even sure how this GSM stuff works.
I've only had a smartphone as long as I've has sprint haha.
nirco68 said:
No, it's GSM model.
i have decided not to force the mobile to get the OTA, but to wait as "average Joe" for the OTA to pop up.
you can treat this thread as a poll.
how is the distribution is manged? is it by S/N? or IMEI?
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Update :24 HRS passed and no OTA for me.....
Can't_Live_Without_My_Evo said:
Well... I'm stuck with Sprint as of now lol.
And I'm not even sure how this GSM stuff works.
I've only had a smartphone as long as I've has sprint haha.
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All he's saying is basically to move to one of the GSM carriers. In the United States, that would mean AT&T or T-Mobile. Having a GSM carrier means that you can buy your Nexus from the Google Play store, pop a SIM card in from the GSM carrier of your choice, and it just works. Their plans are usually less money (though AT&T is more expensive than Sprint, I think), and plus your phone will actually work outside North America. The GSM Nexus phones work on just about any GSM network anywhere in the world.
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Step 1. Leave sprint
Step 2. Use GSM provider
Step 3. Profit with saved money, better reception, better devices that actually get updated and aren't controlled but nazi fawksticks
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Good post!
Why arent 3G speeds fast enough? What do people want to do ? Download huge movies and games while on the street? I mean there is wifi for that. 3G is fast enough.
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3G is fast enough.
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thegtfusion said:
3G is fast enough.
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thegtfusion said:
3G is fast enough.
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Just got mine.
The clear data/force stop did the trick.
oldblue910 said:
All he's saying is basically to move to one of the GSM carriers. In the United States, that would mean AT&T or T-Mobile. Having a GSM carrier means that you can buy your Nexus from the Google Play store, pop a SIM card in from the GSM carrier of your choice, and it just works. Their plans are usually less money (though AT&T is more expensive than Sprint, I think), and plus your phone will actually work outside North America. The GSM Nexus phones work on just about any GSM network anywhere in the world.
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So... How do you initially get the GSM carrier? Do you get the carrier or the phone first?
And what you're saying is AT&T and T-Moile are GSM
And Sprint and Verizon are CDMA
Right?
I'm probably going to T-Mobile when my contract is over. Which isn't for a long while unfortunately.
Days after my Nexus 7 got the OTA, I decided to manually fastboot update my Galaxy Nexus.
Doesn't fix the bluetooth tethering issue -.-
No more Samsung abandonware for future purchases...
Hi I'm in the UK with GSM Yakju version on stock 4.2.1 and still haven't received the OTA. I have a Nexus 10 which I got earlier this month and its already on 4.2.2. Just hope my device isn't faulty or something. Anyone in the UK with the same version as mine already running the latest update?
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Yessss!! I have got the OTA Both mobiles,without clearing the framework,total delay=5 days,we survived it!
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