If you buy a GN (galaxy nexus) from ebay and the carrier is vzw and doesn't come with a sim will it still work or do you have to root it?
Go to Verizon and they will give you a new sim for free . No sim=no work..I buy used phones a lot and do this every time with Verizon now the sim stays with the phone number
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jeeperak said:
Go to Verizon and they will give you a new sim for free . No sim=no work..I buy used phones a lot and do this every time with Verizon now the sim stays with the phone number
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dont i have to buy the 4g LTE sim card ?
NemoHoees said:
dont i have to buy the 4g LTE sim card ?
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if you already have an active verizon account they shouldnt charge for a new sim, just go to a verizon store and request a replacement SIM
yeah i have never been charged for a sim card they are free, if you call 611 the say to go to the nearest vz store or they can send you one.. just tell them that you bought the phone from a private sale and you need a sim. they will do the rest
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So ive been doing researches cuz i would like to get my "WIFI Calling" to work...
So i called T-mobile to see they had a solution for me...
And this is what they said:
They told me that the Normal Sim Card i have is not supported to use WIFI Calling.....
So the guy said that i need to buy a "GAB SIM CARD" that supports WIFI Calling and its price is $20
I even Google it to see how they look but didn't find it...
What do you guys think?
Should i buy it or is there another way to do it without buying this SIM CARD
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I had to get a new one for it to work as well.
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That's bull****, they should have updated your SIM card when you bought the phone off of them unless of course you didn't buy it from them
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I had to get a new one for it to work as well.
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Hey but how much did you pay for yours?
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Hey but how much did you pay for yours?
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That's funny. Both of mine came with their new SIM card. I don't know why they're charging you for one.
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That's funny. Both of mine came with their new SIM card. I don't know why they're charging you for one.
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I called... But tomorrow ima go to the store and ask for one acting like if they were free to see if they give me one lol
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sim cards are and should be free from t-mobile. go to your local store.
BUT, when you got your phone (if you bought it from t-mobile) it should have come with a sim card, that supports wifi calling. That's what I had to do, had them activate the sim that came with my galaxy s2, and then started using it instead. and bam wifi calling
It sounds like you went to a dealer.
Not every t-mobile store is operated by t-mobile. Many of them are dealer stores that charge whatever they want.
Dealer stores are usually pre pay only, but there are some authorized to collect commission off contracts and that have access to t-mobiles "quickview" account software. (Quickview is the system the infamous SOC codes are set up in.)
A lot of dealers incorporate sleazy practices and do not conform to the standards set by t-mobile. They do things like charge egregious amounts of money on SIM cards, and may not honor the return polices set by t-mobile. They also sell lots of "out of production" phones they get at good deals ex. Lg-g2x for under 240 dollars wholesale and resell for over 550.
Call t-mobile and ask for a corporate store, not a dealer store.
T-mobile seems to allows this since "money is money"
As for the SIM card I don't think it has anything more than you're IMSI and your half of the encryption cypher, (for establishing a network connection) and some limited memory regarding contacts and previous network connection frequencies . . . The fact that your SIM card did not support wifi calling is most likely because t-mobile identified it a a card not to allow access to for whatever reason. I don't believe there is a technical deficiency in you're old SIM preventing such a technology, or support in you're new one for that matter.
But then again, I am no expert. If anyone knows more please share.
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They give you free sim cards at the tmo store. I've already went and got 2 of them for free
Thanks guys!!!!
Thats good info and ima go today
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I got it for free at the store.
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jwalker279 said:
I got it for free at the store.
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I had to pay $20 :/
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romny19 said:
So ive been doing researches cuz i would like to get my "WIFI Calling" to work...
So i called T-mobile to see they had a solution for me...
And this is what they said:
They told me that the Normal Sim Card i have is not supported to use WIFI Calling.....
So the guy said that i need to buy a "GAB SIM CARD" that supports WIFI Calling and its price is $20
I even Google it to see how they look but didn't find it...
What do you guys think?
Should i buy it or is there another way to do it without buying this SIM CARD
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I just went into the store and told them I needed a new sim card because mine wouldn't work with wifi calling. 5 minutes and no money later I had a new SIM
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I just went into the store and told them I needed a new sim card because mine wouldn't work with wifi calling. 5 minutes and no money later I had a new SIM
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Nice dude. same thing happened to me few months back. Customer service wanted to charge me, along with the website. But the local store just gave me one like it was Christmas.
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romny19 said:
I had to pay $20 :/
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Why would you pay for it? They are free
Because TMobile likes to get every dime they can. Usually they are free in the corporate owned stores.....franchises have the option to charge
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Because TMobile likes to get every dime they can. Usually they are free in the corporate owned stores.....franchises have the option to charge
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Oh, you went to one of those...that sucks
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I had to pay $20 :/
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Initially they told me $20 too...but I explained to them in a very gruff voice that I give them over $200 a month and I am completely done with my contract and would be happy to switch carriers. Manager came out and gave me the SIM. Since that day I always go to that store and the Manager normally sweetens my purchase with a discount on what I buy.
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I had to pay $20 :/
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Wow dude you got burned I've gotten so many sim cards for free from tmobile is crazy.
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As for the SIM card I don't think it has anything more than you're IMSI and your half of the encryption cypher, (for establishing a network connection) and some limited memory regarding contacts and previous network connection frequencies . . . The fact that your SIM card did not support wifi calling is most likely because t-mobile identified it a a card not to allow access to for whatever reason. I don't believe there is a technical deficiency in you're old SIM preventing such a technology, or support in you're new one for that matter.
But then again, I am no expert. If anyone knows more please share.
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T-Mobile is actually using new type of SIM cards - GBA cards that allow WiFi calling via the SIM, and the device must support it as well - you must have a GBA SIM and a compatible device for this type of WiFi calling to work.
If I remember correctly, only the Galaxy S2 and the HTC Amaze support WiFi Calling through the SIM, rest of the devices have it using the app.
I've been with Verizon since their beginning and I've recently dumped them to go the prepaid route. I've currently bought and sim card and ported my number over to my new carrier while using the bring your own device plan. I'd like to get a GSM Gnex. My question is, is it just as simple as popping out my sim card from the my old phone and putting the sim in the new GSM Gnex to swap phones? Thanks.
yup, that simple.
Thats the beauty of gsm, all you have to do is swap the sim card. If your on att or tmobile, the phone will detect the correct apn settings. Im not sure about the other prepaid companies
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Toad858 said:
Thats the beauty of gsm, all you have to do is swap the sim card. If your on att or tmobile, the phone will detect the correct apn settings. Im not sure about the other prepaid companies
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That is the beauty and ugliness of GSM. If you want to steal phones then steal a GSM phone because there is no tracking of it. Just pop out their sim and put in yours. Whereas with VZW and Sprint the ESN would get locked. The only way for someone to use a stolen CDMA phone is to flash it to another company. But the government is trying to stop that too.
... either way your phone is stolen. A thief isn't gonna stop and say "oh this is the CDMA version never mind. There are ways to get around a bad ESN. They still sell them on craigslist. Just don't leave your phone laying around and you won't have a problem.
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Thanks for the replies. j I just ordered a galaxy nexus from the play store. I was pretty sure that's what needed to be done, but I just wanted some reassurance.
i buy a new galaxy S3
but when i power on it told me to insert network lock code
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i buy a new galaxy S3
but when i power on it told me to insert network lock code
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SO you probably bought a SIM locked SIII.
Example: You bought a T-Mobile GS3 and are trying to use a AT&T sim card. You need the carrier unlock code from the originating carrier that issued the phone.
What company is your sim card from? And what company is on the back of the phone?
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ebay search unlock code t999. itll cost you 9 dollars and youll have to let the dude remote access your pc to unlock it.
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I got my unlock code directly from AT&T. I do not have another carrier sim card to place in the phone (that will fit, this is a smaller than standard size sim card). There are people in my office that have T-mobile, sprint, or Virgin but have full size sim cards.
Any suggestions or instructions??
Thanks!!
I've heard about a few people going into t mobile and asking to borrow one. They shouldnt mind they are probably thinking you'll use on tmob after unlocking
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I've heard about a few people going into t mobile and asking to borrow one. They shouldnt mind they are probably thinking you'll use on tmob after unlocking
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I'm wondering - would a SIM from an AT&T MVNO (such as RedPocket) be considered a "non AT&T SIM card" for purposes of unlocking?
I just bought an "H20 Wireless" micro sim card on Ebay for .99.
Hopefully it will do the trick...will post an update (if anyone cares) if it does or doesn't work when I receive it.
Why don't you just store the code and use it when you get any non att sim? I mean, why waste money, even a $, unless well you have a willing non att friend who can lend you his sim.
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diablo009 said:
Why don't you just store the code and use it when you get any non att sim? I mean, why waste money, even a $, unless well you have a willing non att friend who can lend you his sim.
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Because I just got a Galaxy S 4 and I'm selling the phone. You wouldn't spend a $1???
Gotta spend money to make money sometimes haha
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Because I just got a Galaxy S 4 and I'm selling the phone. You wouldn't spend a $1???
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Got it. I didn't think of selling phone. I was thinking on my lines given that I am a frequent traveler, and get code from AT&T within 90 days or earlier of getting a new phone.
OK. so i put the H2O sim card in and reboted several times and all I get is "sim card not provisioned".
So I just borrowed a Verizon sim card from someone in the office that has a Verizon Galaxy S III and got the same thing.
I am not being prompted for an unlock code?
What Am I doing wrong???
I am currently on Verizon, with a Galaxy Nexus. I bought a Droid DNA off of eBay (really good deal), and want to know if I can just pop in my sim card, and go. I know the sizes are different, so I can use a sim cutter, and go to town on it. When I was checking the ESN with the Verizon rep, they said I would need to call to activate the phone. I've read on the interweb you can swap sims on 4G phones with no issue. So, much like everything on the interweb, there is conflicting information. What's the good word?
Actually both the DNA and gnex require micro sims, so it should fit right away. and yes, you can just pop in the sim and wait for it to recognize, but do it on the sense ROM before gaining s-off and flashing roms because I remember reading that cm doesn't have a certain file or something that prevents you from activating it when you run a custom ROM. Anyways, to answer your question yes
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Verizon would need to activate because they use cdma and only use approved devices on their network.
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Well Verizon exclusive devices like the droid DNA are pre-approved, and as long as it was sold by Verizon period, and is a 4g device, then you can swap sims all you want.
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Verizon would need to activate because they use cdma and only use approved devices on their network.
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But this seems to contradict what is on Verizon's own website:
http://support.verizonwireless.com/faqs/VZAccess/4g_sim_card.html
Can I use my Verizon Wireless 4G SIM in more than one device?
Yes; the Verizon Wireless 4G SIM card contains all of your subscriber information, so the SIM card is portable and can be used in any Verizon Wireless-certified 4G device. All usage will be billed to the account associated with the 4G SIM card.
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I'll find out for sure when my phone arrives in the mail, and I'll update this thread.
I took the Sim card from my wife's stratosphere and put it into my old droid charge and it worked just fine. All I had to do was wait for it to recognize the Sim.
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Well Verizon exclusive devices like the droid DNA are pre-approved, and as long as it was sold by Verizon period, and is a 4g device, then you can swap sims all you want.
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I'm sure your right. I was just basing my answer on my years of sprint service. Never had Verizon 4g.
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ROORnNUGZ said:
I'm sure your right. I was just basing my answer on my years of sprint service. Never had Verizon 4g.
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Hahaha sprint.. I hate them.
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Lol me too.
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I left sprint for verizon a little over a year ago. I have had no remorse leaving. Not to get too far off topic, but the only real benefit to sprint is their unlimited data. But since you can't connect to their network, or it's slow as hell, what's the point?
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I left sprint for verizon a little over a year ago. I have had no remorse leaving. Not to get too far off topic, but the only real benefit to sprint is their unlimited data. But since you can't connect to their network, or it's slow as hell, what's the point?
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Yup. Agreed. I did the same thing. Lol.
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Got my phone today. Popped in the Verizon 4G sim from my Nexus, and my DNA read the service with no issues. I did not have to call Verizon to swap the phone.
tokuzumi said:
Got my phone today. Popped in the Verizon 4G sim from my Nexus, and my DNA read the service with no issues. I did not have to call Verizon to swap the phone.
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Ya see. Told u you would be OK.
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