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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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Is it possible to use the Inc 2 on US based GSM providers? I see the phone supports US GSM frequencies.
Yes but it needs to be unlocked by software. www.CDMA-guru.com is a good place if you want to do it on your own. If not take it to a shop and they can do it for you.
Yes, ask verizon global dept for the unlock code.
Most of the time they will provide it. Tell them you are traveling Asia and want it unlocked.
XTC clip also allows it.
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Yes, ask verizon global dept for the unlock code.
Most of the time they will provide it. Tell them you are traveling Asia and want it unlocked.
XTC clip also allows it.
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So it would work on say... ATT in the states? Just curious..
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it should work on att and tmo however im not sure if 3g will work because of different bandwith.
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it should work on att and tmo however im not sure if 3g will work because of different bandwith.
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Oh ok, I wouldn't do it just wondering. I'm deploying soon so I need to start shopping for carriers in Afghanistan.
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2g should work either way though i just know when u take an unlocked phone from tmo and use it on att the 3g wont work.
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Oh ok, I wouldn't do it just wondering. I'm deploying soon so I need to start shopping for carriers in Afghanistan.
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It definitely works with Etisalat in UAE.
to confirm, i get Edge in the states on a AT&T sim.
in Asia (Vietnam) i get 3g via UMTS on Mobifone and Viettel
So lets say I wanted to get coverage in an area I normally don't but AT&T has coverage. If I unlock my phone do I have to pay for AT&T service and it is a different number or do I retain my number just pay for the service through AT&T? This is my first go around with all of this and I am not sure it will be worth it.
You have to get service with the other carrier. Which means a second number. I would recommend just doing a prepaid. Remember under your mobile networks settings you have to switch between gsm and cdma.
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Oh ok, I wouldn't do it just wondering. I'm deploying soon so I need to start shopping for carriers in Afghanistan.
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Lucky you, if we get caught over with a cell phone its going to be an NJP.
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Until recently I have been with Sprint. And I am located in South Florida.
I am considering going with Simple Mobile as I'm told that T-Mobile has one of the best data speeds in this area. And I want to get a Galaxy S3 as the phone to use with this service.
Can anyone here advise as to whether this would work with Simple Mobile (I called them but they won't say anything only that they don't don't support it - meaning they don't sell it so don't bother them), at what speeds?
I also assume that I must get the T-Mobile version of this phone. That seems quite difficult unless I want to pay a big premium to T-Mobile, who charges much more than say AT&T for their version. So if anyone has any suggestions where I can get one (I would prefer a store, not eBay)?
Thanks
try the xda marketplace
edit: nvm just saw you dont have enough posts.
I read that the Sprint variant of the S3 would work on T-Mobile. You just have to unlock the phone I believe.
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I remember negri sells the phone for $599 unlocked. That's the cheapest I've seen for the TMobile version. It's not cheaper by much but it's unlocked and you may save on taxes.
http://negrielectronics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=t999#.UDfVdr3n_Fo
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I read that the Sprint variant of the S3 would work on T-Mobile. You just have to unlock the phone I believe.
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Sprint is cdma and T-Mobile is GSM. How are you going to stick a sim card in that sprint phone?
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My wife is using it on Simple Mobile. It works great.
Simple Mobile is a Mvno of t-mobile so you don't need to have an unlocked T999. Just change the apn. A's far as speeds. I live in Central Florida and I get the same speeds as t-mobile. I recommended. As far as where to buy the phone. I went to t-mobile and paid $599 for it. Haven't really seen it cheaper.
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Sprint is cdma and T-Mobile is GSM. How are you going to stick a sim card in that sprint phone?
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It's a world phone, my friends HTC Rezound is on Verizon which is CDMA but works on ATT
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It's a world phone, my friends HTC Rezound is on Verizon which is CDMA but works on ATT
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The Sprint version does not have the AWS bands that T-Mobile requires.
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The Sprint version does not have the AWS bands that T-Mobile requires.
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Not to mention the Sprint sim slot is sealed and inaccessible.
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It's a world phone, my friends HTC Rezound is on Verizon which is CDMA but works on ATT
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You didn't answer my question, how are you going to put a sim card in it. The sprint galaxy siii does not have a sim slot...
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Also for Data?
Will it work for all the difference data protocols, and 2G, 3G, 4G?
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I read that the Sprint variant of the S3 would work on T-Mobile. You just have to unlock the phone I believe.
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Which phone is she using?
What plan (40, 50, 60) does she have? What data speeds is she getting?
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My wife is using it on Simple Mobile. It works great.
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Will it work for all the difference data protocols, and 2G, 3G, 4G?
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No. It doesn't have the AWS bands that T-Mobile requires. And they don't have "4G".
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You didn't answer my question, how are you going to put a sim card in it. The sprint galaxy siii does not have a sim slot...
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It does have a sim slot but it's not user accessible.
It's hidden behind the plastic under the battery.
Sprint has taken this approach with all there LTE devices.
The only exception may be the Photon Q since it's touted as being a global device.
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It does have a sim slot but it's not user accessible.
It's hidden behind the plastic under the battery.
Sprint has taken this approach with all there LTE devices.
The only exception may be the Photon Q since it's touted as being a global device.
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There is no sim slot. There is an embedded lte chip in there but no slot.
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My wife is using it on Simple Mobile. It works great.
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So she did get 4G from simple mobile or only edge speed?
Also did she get MMS problem? I saw someone open a thread says he have MMS issue. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791451)
Guys,
I so want to buy the note 2 like today. However T-Mobile has no coverage in my area. If I buy the phone at full price I can get it unlocked. Am just wondering if T-Mobile note will work on at&t lte Or hspa+.
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Guys,
I so want to buy the note 2 like today. However T-Mobile has no coverage in my area. If I buy the phone at full price I can get it unlocked. Am just wondering if T-Mobile note will work on at&t lte Or hspa+.
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The phone does support HSPA+ on AT&T out the box since the bands are included. The phone also has T-Mobile LTE frequency as well, but is said to be locked down by software since T-Mobile does not have LTE up and running yet. I believe T-Mobile and AT&T do use the same frequency for LTE. Only way to know if someone unlocks their device and puts in an AT&T sim.
According to AnandTech review it WILL support ATT LTE. So how does a non-Tmobile user unlock this phone??? I want to use on ATT.
From the review...
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6386/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review-t-mobile-/9
One of the most interesting things about the Galaxy Note 2 on T-Mobile is that it literally is the same hardware as the AT&T Note 2 with LTE. Sure, the model number is different, but the T-Mobile Note 2 includes support for LTE bands 17 (which AT&T uses) and 4 (AWS, which AT&T has specced devices out for and T-Mobile has confirmed it will deploy LTE on). This is to my knowledge the first T-Mobile handset with overt LTE support, and thus a solid future-proof purchase if you’re determined to have a T-Mobile handset that will work with the carrier’s upcoming LTE on AWS plans.
In addition, if you unlock the handset there’s no reason it shouldn’t work on AT&T’s LTE network that I can see. I managed to unlock the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 but not before leaving the AT&T LTE market in Dallas. It does however work as expected on WCDMA 1900 in my own market on AT&T after unlocking.
Will the Note 2 work on streight talk as well?
I'm curious if the note II would work on att's 3g network. I'm with Sprint atm but I'm constantly roaming due to poor coverage so I'm assuming it won't be long till they nix my contract and paying $100+ for limited data is just ridiculous to me so I was going to go with TMobile but they only have.edge coverage around here no 3g so I was hoping if I went with TMobile I could use AT&T towers and actually have a decently priced plan with real service.
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Guys,
I so want to buy the note 2 like today. However T-Mobile has no coverage in my area. If I buy the phone at full price I can get it unlocked. Am just wondering if T-Mobile note will work on at&t lte Or hspa+.
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Im in the same boat im going thru the same thing I have both simplemobile/tmo and Att for work and i played with the international version and ofourse it was fine with my Att sim i didnt try my simplemoble/tmo sim at the time but im hearing the tmo version is exactly like the att and international one so imma just use my work phone/att to save some money(I use google voice so it doesnt matter what phone i use same number) and plus im suppose to get a discounted price so lets say i can possible be very happy this weekend!! but imma take the chance all the info i read states it will work with Att hspa+network so well see soon! if nobody tries it before me...
I took the plunge...
I bought the TMOB version
Cellunlocker.net unlocked it (I selected the international note 2 option)
Pooped in my at&t sim
No LTE!!!
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ekerbuddyeker said:
I took the plunge...
I bought the TMOB version
Cellunlocker.net unlocked it (I selected the international note 2 option)
Pooped in my at&t sim
No LTE!!!
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Lol @ "Pooped in my at&t sim"!
ekerbuddyeker said:
I took the plunge...
I bought the TMOB version
Cellunlocker.net unlocked it (I selected the international note 2 option)
Pooped in my at&t sim
No LTE!!!
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did u get hspa+ atleast? im thinking of getting note 2 from tmobile and using at&t
It says 4G
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It says 4G
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thats good. hspa+ is all i need
how much was it to get it unlock
$25
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$25
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thanks.
LTE band might just be software locked since T-Mo has yet to get LTE, FCC filings showed LTE capability. YMMV
So how does one unloxk that?
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Hacked radio. Prob be a while for that though. Need att radio drivers most likely.
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additional evidence that it's LTE enabled (technically)
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6386/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review-t-mobile-/9
not sure how to "unlock" the LTE functionality
Well I am enjoying the device. Im Missing LTE in NYC where 4G is not great!
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Well I am enjoying the device. Im Missing LTE in NYC where 4G is not great!
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Make sure your using the right APN....... if your not using the right APN you won't get lte
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Most likely your going to need the At&t radio just how At&t note 1 worked on t-mobile 4g by flashing the radio... maybe even a full on rom from at&t version since all the phones now come with the same hardware
Hi guys new to the forums i did alot of searching and researching but just cant figure out a solution. I purchased this phone as a replacement to use in canada on the bell mobility network when i first recieved the phone i went to bell and tested with there sim card and the phone would not connect, so after being dissapointed i went home and downloaded and installed the Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.1 and unlocked and rooted the phone hopping this was my solution after this i headed back to the bell store and tested again still no luck I am hopping someone has any ideas for me i really would like to get this phone working
thanks
From what I understand, Bell is a GSM network correct? Well, Verizon is a CDMA carrier. The SIM card in our i515 is only for LTE. That's it. It won't work on Bell, I'm pretty sure you need an unlocked GSM Nexus for that. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Bell Canada is not a CDMA carrier, you bought the wrong model, research first next time.
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Bell Canada is not a CDMA carrier, you bought the wrong model, research first next time.
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when i was reasearching bell's network i found this
"Bell Mobility is a CDMA, LTE and HSPA+ based wireless network"
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when i was reasearching bell's network i found this
"Bell Mobility is a CDMA, LTE and HSPA+ based wireless network"
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id like to know where you found that? if its from bell's website, you need to ask them how to flash a CDMA phone to their network.
if its not from their website, uh yeah... they're pretty much GSM only from what i know of them
EDIT: you found that information not from their website. here's the info you shouldve read: http://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Net..._phone_or_smartphone_work_on_the_Bell_network
oh well im guess im pooched its the internal electronics that are not compatible i was hoping the unlocking and rooting would do the trick
are there any canadian carriers that this phone will work on?
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are there any canadian carriers that this phone will work on?
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Should work on any cdma carriers up there
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are there any canadian carriers that this phone will work on?
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Should work on any cdma carriers up there
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No... The CDMA Nexus will only work on Verizon. I believe some of the very small carriers will work but don't depend on it. I think Rodgers may have a chance, but VZW is very tight about its phones
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No... The CDMA Nexus will only work on Verizon. I believe some of the very small carriers will work but don't depend on it. I think Rodgers may have a chance, but VZW is very tight about its phones
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You could probably manually program it with the tools autoprime posted here in general for 3G, Talk, and Text but you'll never get LTE on it.
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No... The CDMA Nexus will only work on Verizon. I believe some of the very small carriers will work but don't depend on it. I think Rodgers may have a chance, but VZW is very tight about its phones
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So verizon phones cant be flashed to other cdma carriers? Ive seen several verizon smartphones flashed to cricket with no issues, id almost bet the gnex could flash to cricket easy.
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You could probably manually program it with the tools autoprime posted here in general for 3G, Talk, and Text but you'll never get LTE on it.
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thanks guys could i get a link for that
False hope, been there done that. There are no CDMA carriers in Canada. Sorry. You need a GSM phone.
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False hope, been there done that. There are no CDMA carriers in Canada. Sorry. You need a GSM phone.
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i guess ill use it as a wifi phone with magic jack save money
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i guess ill use it as a wifi phone with magic jack save money
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I'm sure it could fetch $150, and you can get a used gNex for about $200
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Its all about what frequencies the phones radio has. My old incredible 2 had a different radio and could go to cricket, yet my nexus can't get to any other because of the fact that there's more than one CDMA frequency.
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thanks for all the help guys i listed the phone on ebay hopefully it being rooted and unlocked will help me sell it for a little more
thegunslingerrr said:
thanks for all the help guys i listed the phone on ebay hopefully it being rooted and unlocked will help me sell it for a little more
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well sold the phone on ebay lots of interest and glad it went to a Verizon person knowing that it will work for them, and picked up a Galaxy Nexus on Wind Mobile Tab 40 bucks all included :good:
I am wondering if a sprint Htc One flashed to verizon would get as good of a signal and a verizon branded One?
Most likely not. Different carriers run on different frequencies.
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Most likely not. Different carriers run on different frequencies.
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But if they run off the same tri-band cdma freq. , or for example sprint run 800 and verizon run say 805 ?
Just curious is all.
funone46 said:
But if they run off the same tri-band cdma freq. , or for example sprint run 800 and verizon run say 805 ?
Just curious is all.
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That's LTE which isn't used for voice right now. The CDMA networks aren't even close.
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That's LTE which isn't used for voice right now. The CDMA networks aren't even close.
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Like I said just curious, I see sprint phones flashed to verizon and claim to work just fine.
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Like I said just curious, I see sprint phones flashed to verizon and claim to work just fine.
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That can't be... Unless I'm mistaken that is impossible. The CDMA frequencies aren't even close...
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That can't be... Unless I'm mistaken that is impossible. The CDMA frequencies aren't even close...
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I have a Htc evo 4lte flashed to pageplus which runs on verizon pre paid coverage.
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I have a Htc evo 4lte flashed to pageplus which runs on verizon pre paid coverage.
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.... That sounds wrong... Maybe their postpaid is different. From what I understand not only are the frequencies different version must sign off on every phone on their network...
After some research I've seen both sides being positive they are right. One constant though is that Verizon must sign off on every phone in their network. Perhaps their post paid works differently.... Or maybe I'm wrong
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I used to run a Sprint HTC Touch Pro on the Verizon network.
I ported it over, but that was years ago.
Both 1x voice and evdo/3g worked fine.
Was a bit trickier to get 3g then it was the 1x but lte certainly won't work on a Sprint on Verizon.
I certainly wouldn't go buy one from Sprint though planning on getting the ESN to get passed by their checks.
That's all I will say about that aspect.
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I am wondering if a sprint Htc One flashed to verizon would get as good of a signal and a verizon branded One?
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I'm not sure about sprint but the vzw one is global which means ANY network will work, but you won't get better data . I just popped a metro pcs Sim in my DNA and my son is using it with no issues except weak data .
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cbrown245 said:
I'm not sure about sprint but the vzw one is global which means ANY network will work, but you won't get better data . I just popped a metro pcs Sim in my DNA and my son is using it with no issues except weak data .
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just because a phone is global doesn't mean it will work on all networks. there are too many possible bands to acct for. You would need several radios, which would eat battery.
"Global" phones will work on the most popular bands.
As far as LTE, there is not a chip that has all the US bands.
cbrown245 said:
I'm not sure about sprint but the vzw one is global which means ANY network will work, but you won't get better data . I just popped a metro pcs Sim in my DNA and my son is using it with no issues except weak data .
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Global doesn't mean that at all.... The Droid 2 Global doesn't work on all networks. It simply means it will work in multiple countries...