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Hi, i'm buying a Samsung galaxy s3, and i worry about bad ESN phone that i can't use on my tmobile account.
For that reason, i think i will pay for a s3 ATT ( if ATT s3 is a bad ESN phone than i still can unlock and use it with my tmobile account, right? )
But i hear someone said that if i use a unlock ATT phone then tmobile data plan won't work on that att phone. I don't know if this is correct information or not.
Can someone help me out?
Thank you very much.
Also Is there anyone to avoid bad esn phone on craiglists?
Furthermore, is there anyone to buy a bad ESN Tmobile phone, and somehow i can use it with tmobile ?
Once its been blacklisted it will not work with that specific carrier. If you want to buy one off craigslist...have the seller meet you at a at&t store or T-Mobile and have the rep check if the imei for you. If the seller is unwilling to do that...don't trust it.
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defnow said:
Once its been blacklisted it will not work with that specific carrier. If you want to buy one off craigslist...have the seller meet you at a at&t store or T-Mobile and have the rep check if the imei for you. If the seller is unwilling to do that...don't trust it.
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I hear some story that the phone is good at the time people trade phones. However after 1 month, it become a bad ESN phone.
If Tmobile rep check the phone for me, will it avoid that situation?
kingkard said:
I hear some story that the phone is good at the time people trade phones. However after 1 month, it become a bad ESN phone.
If Tmobile rep check the phone for me, will it avoid that situation?
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honestly, even if the tmobile check, the imei will still be good during the transaction. it isn't until the seller contacts asurion which will most likely be a couple days later to report it lost or stolen. Im not sure how this can be prevented. Some people suggest to call t-mobile have the imei registered to your account right away, or even to leave a note on your account for it. But most likely asurion is the one who are blacklisting the phones not t-mobile.
This isn't CDMA. ESN phones are no good the moment they are determined that they are stolen or tied to account with a over due balance. On the other hand. GSM phones usually don't get blacklisted. And even if it is blacklisted it is only blacklisted to its specific carrier. So you shouldn't have a problem bringing the phone to T-Mobile.
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Sound right.
Furthermore, may I ask if i buy a ATT S3 to unlock and use it with Tmobile, will Tmobile data plan work on S3 ATT phone?
i c some thread said that it won't work, or it won't function fully. is that true?
kingkard said:
Sound right.
Furthermore, may I ask if i buy a ATT S3 to unlock and use it with Tmobile, will Tmobile data plan work on S3 ATT phone?
i c some thread said that it won't work, or it won't function fully. is that true?
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You'll get 3G with T-Mobile. It will work.
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defnow said:
You'll get 3G with T-Mobile. It will work.
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Is that just 3G or HSPA+ ? I was thinking the same thing ?
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You will not get 3G. If I am correct you will only pick up EDGE data since the networks run on different bands and AT&T phones are set to run on AT&T bands and not T-Mobile.
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Swaggernaut said:
You will not get 3G. If I am correct you will only pick up EDGE data since the networks run on different bands and AT&T phones are set to run on AT&T bands and not T-Mobile.
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Is there a way you can modify a band settings software wise, in order to work with TMO 4g prepaid plan? I have an i747 ATT unlocked and would like to use with TMO next month. Thanks for your input.
That I am aware of no. There is thread started on here were there is a bounty to get it working, but it seems like it is not going to work.
iali76 said:
Is there a way you can modify a band settings software wise, in order to work with TMO 4g prepaid plan? I have an i747 ATT unlocked and would like to use with TMO next month. Thanks for your input.
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I juts bought an unlocked AT&T S3 today and i am using T-Mobiles prepaid plan. So far i have been getting 4G in some places but EDGE mostly and i want to know what can be done about this. Im thinking of selling or trading this phone for a T-Mobile unlocked version. If there is anything else that can be done about this do let me know.
Every bestbuy and att store in my area is sold out, and i'm looking to buy one off contract. Any smaller kiosks or other places like walmart that might have them?
also would i be able to just buy a tmobile one off contract and pop my att sim in it?
brfitzp said:
Every bestbuy and att store in my area is sold out, and i'm looking to buy one off contract. Any smaller kiosks or other places like walmart that might have them?
also would i be able to just buy a tmobile one off contract and pop my att sim in it?
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You would need to sim unlock the Tmobile phone first.
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Sell you mine for $650
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Ask an at&t rep to look at the retail stores in your area to fone one and keep it on hold for ya.
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my phone is locked. all that fussin over nothin!
Maybe your phone was blacklisted by tmobile? Might wanna call tmobile to check on the IMEI#
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Maybe your phone was blacklisted by tmobile? Might wanna call tmobile to check on the IMEI#
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that is absolutely correct.
i took it to TMOBILE yesterday and the rep couldn't get it to work. so he told me "i have never seen this happen."
so i took it to SOLAVEI and paid for the service already!!!!
i just called tmobile and 5 reps told me that the phone was reported LOST. and that the owner was sent insurance replacements. i was told that if the could get a hold of the original owner and ask him to call tmobile, or get his old phone number that they will unlock the phone for me.
the 6th rep. which was the "highest ranking" told me that she could not find my IMEI on the network.
i called the guy i traded with on craigslist. the guy tells me that he only used it on ATT cuz it is unlocked. and that he got it from someone else.
imma just tell the guy to trade back or imma take him to small claims court.
the mods can close this thread.
I love living in los angeles. I just bought a perfectly good working Note 2 (sgh-t889) for $350.
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I love living in los angeles. I just bought a perfectly good working Note 2 (sgh-t889) for $350.
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I hope that one doesn't get blacklisted at that price...
Seems like the way it has been going lately with inexpensive second hand phones.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
From negri, ebay, or just t-mobile store?
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Online via the T-Mobile store (corp portal link)
Walked into the T-mobile store day after launch and picked one up. Using it unlocked on AT&T.
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I waited for weeks for Negri because I didn't know they were that shaddy. Costs more from T-Mobile but at least I have the peace of mind. 5% cashback also helped.
Brought mine from someone. $560. I unlocked it, now I'm rocking it on AT&T LTE network.
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Brought mine from someone. $560. I unlocked it, now I'm rocking it on AT&T LTE network.
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Tmobile variant has built in att LTE network band? Or did you need to unlock the AWS?
kenq2001 said:
From negri, ebay, or just t-mobile store?
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Oy! For the love of God, stay away from Negri. I'm sure the thread is still here somewhere. Just search.
I got my from Swappa (After I cancelled my Negri order). Got a decent deal, saved about $100 over the cost of getting it from T-Mobile. Take your time to find a reputable seller. Look for sellers that aren't just buying and selling used phones (i.e. look for an original owner).
Craigslist $530 :thumbup:
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Thank you! I want to buy tmobile note 3 and use it under my att plan on ATT network. Is craigslist or eBay reliable source? I try to avoid that the imei becomes in effective after I use it for one or two month......Thanks for your advice!
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kenq2001 said:
Thank you! I want to buy tmobile note 3 and use it under my att plan on ATT network. Is craigslist or eBay reliable source? I try to avoid that the imei becomes in effective after I use it for one or two month......Thanks for your advice!
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SWAPPA is what I would recommend. Can't trust the IMEI problems froms Craigslist or Ebay phones.
Got mine from swappa as well, paid $680, brand new in box.
It's not always a horror story with craigslist, there are a few decent people on there lol. But yea I agree other places are definetly more trustworthy and safe to buy from, just don't expect to get as good a deal from them since your not taking a chance.
I met with craigslist seller @Tmobile so to be sure it was paid off and not blacklisted, just gotta be smart and do things the right way or you will get screwed over on that site
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Just wondering for those who have a tmobile note 3 on atnt, what are the advantages of this? Just curious since I am currently choosing between tmobile and atnt.
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It's not always a horror story with craigslist, there are a few decent people on there lol. But yea I agree other places are definetly more trustworthy and safe to buy from, just don't expect to get as good a deal from them since your not taking a chance.
I met with craigslist seller @Tmobile so to be sure it was paid off and not blacklisted, just gotta be smart and do things the right way or you will get screwed over on that site
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Two new posts today about Craig List nightmares....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532974
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533082
not worth the effort.
thegameksk said:
Just wondering for those who have a tmobile note 3 on atnt, what are the advantages of this? Just curious since I am currently choosing between tmobile and atnt.
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They want the unlocked bootloader of the T-Mobile Note 3 (GSM) for easy rooting and ROM'ing, but want to use it on ATTs more expensive (GSM) network. Has the ATT Note3's bootloader been hacked yet? I don't even know.
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Craigslist $530 :thumbup:
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+1, paid $550 though
thegameksk said:
Just wondering for those who have a tmobile note 3 on atnt, what are the advantages of this? Just curious since I am currently choosing between tmobile and atnt.
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Number 1 advantage is signal and real lte and more coverage I pretty much get 4G almost everywhere , T-mobile has too many dead spots. Even betting I'm using a straight att sim and getting 18- 20+ mbps download
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diamantericos said:
Number 1 advantage is signal and real lte and more coverage I pretty much get 4G almost everywhere , T-mobile has too many dead spots. Even betting I'm using a straight att sim and getting 18- 20+ mbps download
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Got it from T-M store.
BTW NUMBER 1 advantage of T-M here is normal coverage comparing to ATT garbage (even regular signal coverage is extremely weak)! Even with the microcell booster.
Will someone be able to active my S4 if I'm still paying for it through T-Mobile, but have my Moto X active on the account?
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Will someone be able to active my S4 if I'm still paying for it through T-Mobile, but have my Moto X active on the account?
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I don't think so. I wondered the same with my S3. But T-Mobile rep said the phone will not be able to be activated on another number if it is not paid off on my number. So i paid it off.
Do you mean to make a new account? Because as long as they just swap sim cards and you keep paying it, there should be no problem
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serio22 said:
Do you mean to make a new account? Because as long as they just swap sim cards and you keep paying it, there should be no problem
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IMEIs are saved per account. When they swap SIM cards, the will know the phone is no longer under the same account. Honestly OP, best bet would be to call up and ask.
Does this mean that people will not be able to sell their payment plan phones If it's not paid off? Because that's good news, no more scams where ppl sell the phone and stop paying the bill
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Does this mean that people will not be able to sell their payment plan phones If it's not paid off? Because that's good news, no more scams where ppl sell the phone and stop paying the bill
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No one can stop a scammer except an inform consumer.
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elesbb said:
IMEIs are saved per account. When they swap SIM cards, the will know the phone is no longer under the same account. Honestly OP, best bet would be to call up and ask.
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I say that because I used my s3 with metropcs and it wasn't paid off..
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I was going to sell my phone on Swappa but thought about this before I listed it because I didn't want to screw anyone over. If that's the case then I may have to return my Moto X :-/ Either that or dig myself even deeper into debt and pay off the remaining balance on the S4, sell it on Swappa and hopefully recoup my losses....
I just had to call up customer service and tell them that a friend was going to be using the phone while I was paying it off.