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Way to get this working on another provider

Is there a way to get the epic working on another provider I was giving one that was found in a parking lot and it looks to be brand new but it is a sprint phone and I was wondering if it can be used on another network like verison or uscell
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wmedlin said:
Is there a way to get the epic working on another provider I was giving one that was found in a parking lot and it looks to be brand new but it is a sprint phone and I was wondering if it can be used on another network like verison or uscell
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First off, nobody help the OP because he admitted it was "found" and second shame on the OP for not bringing it to Sprint to try and have it returned to its owner. That us all.

063_XOBX said:
First off, nobody help the OP because he admitted it was "found" and second shame on the OP for not bringing it to Sprint to try and have it returned to its owner. That us all.
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Ok thank you for your help now I know what to do with it and I really appreciate you not just been a smartass and just telling me what to do with it instead of giving a round about answer like some smart ass people would do.
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No need to thank me, it was my pleasure.

Screen shot of about phone

Make it short and sweet I need to call Verizon to try and get a replacement.. They're going to ask me some info that's on my about phone screen but I have custom roms and kernels installed..
Could someone with a stock phone please take a screen shot of the about phone screen so I can provide the correct answers when asked
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Am trying to help u out but its not allowing me to upload the pic it just says waiting for response at 100 percent idk
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skye206 said:
Am trying to help u out but its not allowing me to upload the pic it just says waiting for response at 100 percent idk
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Thanks for trying! If you're using the new xda app it's prolly related to that.. I read somewhere that people are having issues uploading pics
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Powell730 said:
It's not related to the rom.. My mic cuts out like half the other users and we have done plenty of trials to see if it's related to roms kernels 3g 4G... Anything you can think of it's been tested.
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If you're so sure it's a hardware issue wouldn't you have to send it back? In which cause they'd notice you've voided the warranty with root and/or custom ROMs?

Colemak said:
If you're so sure it's a hardware issue wouldn't you have to send it back? In which cause they'd notice you've voided the warranty with root and/or custom ROMs?
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When I get the replacement I will return to stock.. But don't want to right now because I'll lose root through at least monday..
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Powell730 said:
When I get the replacement I will return to stock.. But don't want to right now because I'll lose root through at least monday..
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You realize it's easy to tell whether a phone has been unlocked, right? Potentially, Verizon could see the flag has been set and tell you to go pound salt.
Also, the mic cutting out *COULD* be a software issue. You said it happens to like half the people, but I've never had it happen, and I know 4 people with the phone that have no trouble. That's 0/5, which is less than 1/2.

hotleadsingerguy said:
You realize it's easy to tell whether a phone has been unlocked, right? Potentially, Verizon could see the flag has been set and tell you to go pound salt.
Also, the mic cutting out *COULD* be a software issue. You said it happens to like half the people, but I've never had it happen, and I know 4 people with the phone that have no trouble. That's 0/5, which is less than 1/2.
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It's real simple.. I didn't post this to argue with people. If you're willing to help me out then thank you. If not, then shut the hell up.
Look at the topic "microphone cutting out mid call" I never said it's hardware or software. But I do know it's not related to my rom. I've had Verizon replace my phone already for this issue and to be quite honest I'm looking to get a different phone because I'm sick of this one screwing up.
The issue I'm having is totally irrelevant, I just need a screen shot so I don't have to go back to stock 4 days earlier than necessary.
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Go out of your way to waste yours and my time.. Lol. You'd think I'm asking for something illegal by people's reaction.
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Powell730 said:
It's not lazy by any means because in the time it's taken me to respond to your annoying posts I could have un rooted and locked my bootloader.
And explain to me how it's stupid? It's just working around the system which I know doesn't work because I've been through it before. If this is my first time doing it then I'd agree with you, but why do I need to return to stock to give some Verizon tech that doesn't even know if my phone has a removable battery or not answers to questions that doesn't matter.
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What they're likely going to ask is Android version, baseband, build number, etc. to check if you're updated to 4.0.2 or if something got corrupted or whatnot. It's not like they're going to ask what the kernel version is.

Why don't you guys stop being dicks and just help him. Go troll somewhere else. He obviously doesn't want to sit stock for 3 days. Who would? I'll get my Buddy to send me a picture for you bro. Give me a few
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I havent rooted mine yet if you tell me how to upload a screenshot ill do it for you right now

here it is...let me know if this is good.
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afma_afma said:
here it is...let me know if this is good.
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That's exactly what I need thank you. Just to clarify the 4.04 update did not hit everyone's phone?
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Read that.. As I have said for the 97th time.. I didn't post this thread to discuss my issue. Otherwise I would have explained it in the op.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403051
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I guess people are just plain dumb here huh. There's a whole thread just on this problem. Root or stock its still there. They won't just let you switch out phones to something else. I am pretty sure they do the whole refurbished thing like 4 times before offering a different phone. I had to do this with my old fascinate.
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bangdrum said:
I guess people are just plain dumb here huh. There's a whole thread just on this problem. Root or stock its still there. They won't just let you switch out phones to something else. I am pretty sure they do the whole refurbished thing like 4 times before offering a different phone. I had to do this with my old fascinate.
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Oh really? That sucks... Well I guess I'll try the refurbished phone... AGAIN.. Thanks for the info.
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ur welcome ....
nope 4.0.4 is not officially out yet for verizon nexus....
it is out only for GSM galaxy nexus...
Powell730 said:
That's exactly what I need thank you. Just to clarify the 4.04 update did not hit everyone's phone?
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Powell730 said:
That's exactly what I need thank you. Just to clarify the 4.04 update did not hit everyone's phone?
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correct i dont have it

jeeeeeez people...just stop complaining and help the guy out!!!!
here is 4.0.2 if you need it.
from droid life.com
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and 4.0.1...

Thanks for the help everyone!
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Giving up....

Over a month in and only solution for our serious connection problems has been an air rave (which definately worked but doesn't come close to getting this phone where I need it to be (just receive calls)) not to mention I think it just blew up anyway!!! Question becomes ...does anyone know if I unlock and flash all Verizon firmware. Radio....etc ...can I take this gnex to local Verizon store and have it connected? I'm sure its not that easy?
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Take it back get a replacement. This is an ongoing issue.this is assuming your reception is bad everywhere and your data bars turn to grey alot..

Yea they offered that ...is it viable solution? They want to ship refurbished ...doesn't seem fair..just bought this month ago...and was bad out of the box....
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Worked for me I went to the store and they gave me a brand new one..

Verizon's policy is <14 days = New.
>14 refurbished.
You may be able to explain the situation (stating that you simply thought it was a Galaxy Nexus thing) but you've since realized this is not the case and you'd like a NEW device considering the damage was always there and is not related to abuse.
This is a confirmed hardware issue...and many users have gotten a replacement that has worked perfectly after simply thinking the GNex got terrible service.

I have been with at&t now for three weeks - Noc'd up 1x - still gonna go back and try to get new gnex....this is all good bit miss that straight up google/android.....senseless. guess just have two lines....thx for tall help
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1homeboi said:
Yea they offered that ...is it viable solution? They want to ship refurbished ...doesn't seem fair..just bought this month ago...and was bad out of the box....
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Verizon gives you 30 days to return your phone. Still within that window? You could return it and buy another new one.
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Yea it's sprint...and I documented everything on time but we were troubleshooting weak signal and towers and all instead of the real problem... Never would a thought google would put a phone on market that didn't work...
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I just gave up too, I've been considering making a thread about my experience.
I've had 6 CLNR Verizon Nexus. Several had severe burn in/screen issues. The other have all had radio problems where I am constantly dropping data anytime I'm on the move. I waited for the leaked radios and the 4G seems to stay locked longer, but I'm still having the same issues.
Verizon is sending me a S III and it will be here next week. It may technically be a better phone, but it's bittersweet. I hate TouchWiz and love the idea of having a Nexus device, I just wish I could get one that worked. Hopefully I can just run CM10 and be happy.
Be on the lookout for me selling all my Nexus accessories and batteries soon, ha.
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1homeboi said:
Yea it's sprint...and I documented everything on time but we were troubleshooting weak signal and towers and all instead of the real problem... Never would a thought google would put a phone on market that didn't work...
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Google doesn't have anything to do with the issues, blame Samsung and maybe your carrier.

I have a faulty phone with signal issues. Can I take matters into my own hands?

Alright so I have one of those dreaded releases where the signal is constantly dropping, 4g is absolutely terrible, and the signal NEVER goes above 2 bars. I live in a well covered area and should be getting full 4g all the time.
I bought the phone off Craigslist so when I first noticed the problem I went to Verizon. They told me that they couldn't help me because the phone was purchased off contract. So then I went to Samsung. They agreed to repair my phone, and after 2 weeks of not having it I finally got it back. Samsung did not fix it because it is still having the exact same problems.
So...as anybody tracked down the cause of this issue? Is it the antenna? Can I buy a new antenna and just replace it myself?
This is rather frustrating
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Is it possible that it just gets a weaker signal than your old phone?

I don't think so seeing as the service just drops out completely sometimes. Plus I've read quite a bit about other nexus owners having the exact same problem
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bmar29 said:
I don't think so seeing as the service just drops out completely sometimes. Plus I've read quite a bit about other nexus owners having the exact same problem
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Ah, okay, I thought it was more of a weak signal issue. Sorry about that. I would call Samsung again and request a replacement device, if at all possible.

Did you read that thread about how the Gnex calculates its signal strength? I can't remember where it is, but try searching for it. It explains how the Gnex uses a different method to calculate the amount of bars it shows, so it can show less bars for any given signal strength than another phone that uses the older method.
Following on from that, perhaps there is some mod you could make to the OS to change how it calculates the number of bars. All the files where the instructions are stored are mentioned in the post I saw. Sorry I can't remember where it is, I found a post in this forum with a link to an article on the net...

ppog said:
Did you read that thread about how the Gnex calculates its signal strength? I can't remember where it is, but try searching for it. It explains how the Gnex uses a different method to calculate the amount of bars it shows, so it can show less bars for any given signal strength than another phone that uses the older method.
Following on from that, perhaps there is some mod you could make to the OS to change how it calculates the number of bars. All the files where the instructions are stored are mentioned in the post I saw. Sorry I can't remember where it is, I found a post in this forum with a link to an article on the net...
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That's not his issue. He is having signal drop while using his device, nothing about weak signal.

miketoasty said:
That's not his issue. He is having signal drop while using his device, nothing about weak signal.
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Yeah, I don't know much about it, just thought maybe might be useful.
But it just occurs to me reading the post again;
Has he tried changing his baseband? CHeck in the general forum, there's a list of all basebands with downloads

Is it running the stock rom and unrooted? When you bought it did the guy modify it in any way?

When I bought it it was on custom rom with a custom kernel and I think even a different radio. Before I sent it back to Samsung I returned it to complete stock ics which is what I'm on now
So currently unrooted with stock ics
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You need to take it in to a different store if you have insurance. They should give you a replacement.
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I don't have insurance
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Im not sure if I am having the same issue or not, but I live in Dallas and have plenty of coverage. Any other ATT phone I have had has never had an issue with signal. My phone shows full bars but I keep dropping data. I have to turn airplane mode on and then back off and it will fix it and I can use data again. Anybody know the fix for this? Flash a different radio maybe? I am using AOKP JB v1.

I still want to know if people think it is a problem with the antenna. Because I would say I can easily replace the antenna myself
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bmar29 said:
I don't have insurance
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You should add it then.
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[Q] Very weak signal on Note II. Radio Help?

Hey XDA Fam bam!
I have the T-mobile branded Note II and i'm experiencing the following problem:
Very weak signal.
Here's a little background. I rooted the phone and installed pmtr3 first V1 Rom and everything was perfect.
Then played around with other roms too and then the signal went every weak.
Then when I went back to pmtr3's first rom my signal did not improve. I would lose connection
everywhere. I replaced my tmo sim card, but I still experience this problem. I also went back to my stock nandroid backup, but it still did not help my signal problem.
Is there some sort of radio or modem I can flash? Am I the only one experiencing this problem?
I'm thinking it can be a hardware problem, but Idk. What input do you have my XDA fam bam?

sranimo said:
Hey XDA Fam bam!
I have the T-mobile branded Note II and i'm experiencing the following problem:
Very weak signal.
Here's a little background. I rooted the phone and installed pmtr3 first V1 Rom and everything was perfect.
Then played around with other roms too and then the signal went every weak.
Then when I went back to pmtr3's first rom my signal did not improve. I would lose connection
everywhere. I replaced my tmo sim card, but I still experience this problem. I also went back to my stock nandroid backup, but it still did not help my signal problem.
Is there some sort of radio or modem I can flash? Am I the only one experiencing this problem?
I'm thinking it can be a hardware problem, but Idk. What input do you have my XDA fam bam?
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I had this problem with my first note 2. I went to tmobile, got an exchange and now all is well.
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Thanks for your reply
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I had this problem with my first note 2. I went to tmobile, got an exchange and now all is well.
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Yeah, right now im about to do a odin factory restore thing. If it does not work, then i'm heading over and getting myself the phablet exchanged. Thanks nemesis!

Xda users are probably the reason for most handset returns....period. user error
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That may be the case for most, but not this time. I received my replacement and did the exact same thing to it. Turns out the original was a defective device. I'm enjoying my replacement Note II now
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I think that's what I'm going to have to do about mine.

ssCISengineer said:
Xda users are probably the reason for most handset returns....period. user error
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Actually, I've processed hundreds of device exchanges/replacements/returns, and I guarantee you, less than 1% have even heard of xda. Assumption error.
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decalex said:
Actually, I've processed hundreds of device exchanges/replacements/returns, and I guarantee you, less than 1% have even heard of xda. Assumption error.
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Most problems FROM xda members devices are caused by user error. E.G. wrong roms. Not reading before doing stuff and trying to do too much. Its all over the forums. Maybe you havent read the same forum im talking about. Im talking about xda developers.
P.s. please no more pm's you are killing me. I try to read them but I just cant make it through some of them. I have to delete them.
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ssCISengineer said:
Most problems FROM xda members devices are caused by user error. E.G. wrong roms. Not reading before doing stuff and trying to do too much. Its all over the forums. Maybe you havent read the same forum im talking about. Im talking about xda developers.
P.s. please no more pm's you are killing me. I try to read them but I just cant make it through some of them. I have to delete them.
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Uh oh, well just in case, I saved them here:
http://pastebin.com/eUBHLqNY if anyone else is interested.

Well I waited in line for an hour at my tmo store and got a new sim card as they claimed that would solve the data issue. But I also made them process an exchange. So I should have my new one tuesday. No more rooting until the problems solved.
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