Difference between unlocked GSM and international GSM???? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I live overseas and have a Galaxy Nexus international. I know this because on the back of my box there are about 40 two letter country abbreviations listed.
I just purchased a 2nd Nexus that is the "US" GSM unlocked version but the box is sealed and want to give it to a friend. The box is slightly different btw. I want to know if it has the same hardware as the international version and therefore will work the same on a European network.
Second question. My international version has a british power adaptor. Anyone know where I can buy the little adaptor for the european plugs?

Most of them are the same device BUT sometimes they are diffrnt in Radio Frequency.
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All Nexus since the Nexus One have been factory unlocked even if sold by a carrier. The only thing you have to worry about is if it is GSM or the CDMA and LTE version.
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ook.tiaopi said:
Most of them are the same device BUT sometimes they are diffrnt in Radio Frequency.
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No, all i9250 GSM models have the same frequencies.

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[Q] On Verizon Samsung Nexus

Can I use a Verizon Samsung Nexus in Europe or in the Middle East?
No you cannot.
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okizen said:
Can I use a Verizon Samsung Nexus in Europe or in the Middle East?
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No. It is a CDMA phone. Most other networks in the world are GSM. The i515 (Verizon) model doesn't have world-roaming capabilities. Your only chance would be if you're in one of the few countries with a national CDMA carrier that Verizon has roaming agreements with, and then you'd pay some absurd roaming charges to use the phone.
Just pick up a GSM phone for when you travel.
Also... GSM FTW.
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Can I use a Verizon Samsung Nexus in Europe or in the Middle East?
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No but you can get a different phone that is GSM for when you travel. I got a samsung captivate on Craigslist just for that
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New Comer lol

HI IM A PART TIME THEMER FROM SGS4G
I have a galaxy tab and IM TRADING IT IN FOR CASH TO BUY G NEXUS...
MAY I KNOW WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GSM AND HSPA+ NEXUS...
I JUST BOUGHT MINE FROM PLAY GOOGLE.
LOOKING FORWARD THEMING WITH YOU GUYS
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GSM and HSPA+ are just two different bands. These are supported by the GSM model of the Nexus. You may be wanting to ask about the comparison between the GSM and CDMA Nexus.
It depends on what you want really, GSM can be used with 99% of carriers around the world. CDMA models are available with selective carriers and allow LTE data (This model also comes in 32gb version). But since it looks like your based in the US and Google have just put the Nexus down to $399 so just buy that model (GSM).
RTContent said:
GSM and HSPA+ are just two different bands. These are supported by the GSM model of the Nexus. You may be wanting to ask about the comparison between the GSM and CDMA Nexus.
It depends on what you want really, GSM can be used with 99% of carriers around the world. CDMA models are available with selective carriers and allow LTE data (This model also comes in 32gb version). But since it looks like your based in the US and Google have just put the Nexus down to $399 so just buy that model (GSM).
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Delivery is on the way lol...
Tnx btw.
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Us Nexus compatibility

Hi,
I would like to Buy a Nexus from, but here, in France, it's very extensive. So i would like to Buy one from usa, but i need to be sur about compatibility. Is thé usa Nexus compatible with european network ? Is there severals models or only one for the all world ?
Thanks in d'avance.
DaD
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Get the hspa + version (unlocked gsm version)
If you have a query dere are many threads here which answer the query you have
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You can easily change (flash) the radio that is best for your location.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
My GNex came from the USA where I live, but had the XXLF1 radio and worked fine. Just yesterday I flashed the UGLC1 radio that is best for the USA and T-Mobile. Will test it through the week to see how it does.
The Nexus that can be bought from the Play Store (play.google.com is an unlocked GSM world phone.
You should be able to purchase it and use it on any French GSM carrier.
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infazzdar said:
The Nexus that can be bought from the Play Store (play.google.com is an unlocked GSM world phone.
You should be able to purchase it and use it on any French GSM carrier.
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Should be added that the Play Store only ships to US addresses. OP is best off with an importer.

Sgs3 work on verizon ?

I have the chance to buy a sgs. Could I unlock it and have it work on Verizon's network? The sellers insists it could with the right APNs. Can any one enlighten me?
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maguilar3 said:
I have the chance to buy a sgs. Could I unlock it and have it work on Verizon's network? The sellers insists it could with the right APNs. Can any one enlighten me?
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If the phone is manufactured for Verizon, like it says verizon on the device, then yes it will. However, if its a T-Mobile or ATT SGS3, then NO it wont work. ATT and T-Mobile SGS3 doesnt have CDMA bands.
If its a sprint SGS3, then yes you can unlock it to work on Verizon. Hope that clarifies things for you.
It doesn't have the right 4g bands?
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maguilar3 said:
It doesn't have the right 4g bands?
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No the T-Mobile and att phones don't have any cdma bands at all.
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elesbb said:
No the T-Mobile and att phones don't have any cdma bands at all.
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That is correct there is complete incompatibility between the carriers cdma vs. gsm, CDMA is more frequently used here in the us its a older technology and GSM is more world wide the only phone i really seen that carries both bands are the iphone 4s
Thanks for your info guys
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Any phone that sports the "global" tag will work on any carrier. Such as the "Droid 2 Global" and I believe that there is actually a worldwide variation of the htc one x or one s as well.
Google is your best bet.
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OvaHex said:
Any phone that sports the "global" tag will work on any carrier. Such as the "Droid 2 Global" and I believe that there is actually a worldwide variation of the htc one x or one s as well.
Google is your best bet.
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I heard the Verizon S3 is supposed to be "Global" however, remember that T-Mobile is special and uses that 1700 mHz aws frequency for 3g therefore global phones wont get 3g on tmobile. Like my Sprint Touch Pro 2 for instance
OvaHex said:
Any phone that sports the "global" tag will work on any carrier. Such as the "Droid 2 Global" and I believe that there is actually a worldwide variation of the htc one x or one s as well.
Google is your best bet.
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The only "global" phones that have CDMA bands are Verizon and Sprint phones in the US.
Why would a GSM carrier put GSM bands in their phone when you can use a GSM phone overseas already?
I'm not talking about overseas, I'm telling the op a global phone would work on any carrier...
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I'm not talking about overseas, I'm telling the op a global phone would work on any carrier...
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But they won't. A global phone from AT&T or T-Mobile will not work on Verizon or Sprint. A Verizon or Sprint global phone is also not likely as the other carriers will not activate it. However it is much more likely.
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joshnichols189 said:
But they won't. A global phone from AT&T or T-Mobile will not work on Verizon or Sprint. A Verizon or Sprint global phone is also not likely as the other carriers will not activate it. However it is much more likely.
Edit: I will concede that certain devices can only use certain frequency ranges however, as I stated -any phone that sports the global tag can and will tap any frequency.
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I hate to burst your bubble, but your most definitely wrong. Most Gsm phones for the United States will not work overseas, its just the "name" of the US network. CDMA works transparently with TDMA. If you know anything about APNs and cat radios then you'll be able to figure it out.
I have personally cracked verizon for AT&T and vice versa.
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OvaHex said:
I hate to burst your bubble, but your most definitely wrong. Most Gsm phones for the United States will not work overseas, its just the "name" of the US network. CDMA works transparently with TDMA. If you know anything about APNs and cat radios then you'll be able to figure it out.
I have personally cracked verizon for AT&T and vice versa.
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So I can use a UK phone here, but I can't use an unlocked AT&T phone in the UK? That makes no sense. So why do people overseas buy unlocked phones from the US? So they can use them for paperweights?
The difference between GSM here in NA vs the rest of the world is the frequencies used:
Most of NA and SA use 850/1900 while the majority of the planet uses 900/1800. http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
So if you want to use a phone from the US overseas it must be at least Triband or quadband (more common).
For 3G to work outside the US the phone will also need the 2100 band.
Hope this helps.
OvaHex said:
I hate to burst your bubble, but your most definitely wrong. Most Gsm phones for the United States will not work overseas, its just the "name" of the US network. CDMA works transparently with TDMA. If you know anything about APNs and cat radios then you'll be able to figure it out.
I have personally cracked verizon for AT&T and vice versa.
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Lol, GSM phones can be used worldwide. The only real big place that uses CDMA bands is inside the USA, almost everywhere else is straight GSM. Funny how people buy US phones from overseas, and never once have complained that they don't work. But I'll definitely take your word for it.
But since you supposedly can make an AT&T phone work on Verizon, mind getting me a Galaxy Note that works on Verizon? Unless of course its not possible, which its not.

Does an European GSM Nexus work in Australia?

Hello,
So, this is pretty much the question.
A friend of mine has an European GSM Galaxy nexus.
He is going to Australia for a year. Will his Nexus work there with an australian SIM card? Will 3g and GPS work with no issues?
Thanks for the help.
Cheers!
Yes
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The nexus is a pentaband phone - 2G and 3G will work worldwide.
Like - worldwide.
There are only a few pentaband phones in production in the world...not sure why.
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