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[FYI] google.ca/nexus now showing Galaxy Nexus!

As the title says, http://www.google.ca/nexus now shows the Galaxy Nexus instead of Nexus S. Also, Canada now listed in the drop down menu!

wow please take that alert off the title. this info isnt even remotely close to being important.

Kenorn said:
As the title says, http://www.google.ca/nexus now shows the Galaxy Nexus instead of Nexus S. Also, Canada now listed in the drop down menu!
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Bell canada will be releasing this exclusively on Nov 14.
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cool, but not really "ALERT" worthy...

plasticdarlow said:
Bell canada will be releasing this exclusively on Nov 14.
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Where did you get that from?

LeanNSupreme said:
Where did you get that from?
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I would like to know this as well.

Yeah me too, that's huge news if it's not bs, and i certainly hope it's not
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I hope this is true. I tried to go to Google.ca /nexus but I just get a 404 error
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I want to see proof of a nov 14th release

rcfcyl said:
I hope this is true. I tried to go to Google.ca /nexus but I just get a 404 error
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It worked yesterday, I registered.
Nov 14 thing is BS.

i can get to it with no problem.. but im not in canada

rcfcyl said:
I hope this is true. I tried to go to Google.ca /nexus but I just get a 404 error
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The link doesn't work for me either. Type "Nexus Canada" or something similar in Google search and use the link it gives from there and you'll see at the bottom there are selections for Canada English and French.

http://www.google.ca/nexus is working fine for me here, in Canada...
I'm happy to see that they've finally added Canada to the list... I was starting to get worried.

Does anyone have confirmation of the post that claims Bell will be getting this phone on Nov. 14? I would love to find this to be true!

Is bell compatible with tmobile like band wise?? Thinking aboot driving to Canada if I can't get GSM stateside
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rcfcyl said:
Does anyone have confirmation of the post that claims Bell will be getting this phone on Nov. 14? I would love to find this to be true!
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Haven't heard any news about a Nov 14 release on any site other than here. The guy who claims it hasn't made any replies regarding that either so it's pretty unlikely to happen. It'll be great if it does though
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HANDS ON VIDEO FROM MOBILESYRUP!
http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/11/09/samsung-galaxy-nexus-hands-on-video/#comments

theearthisflat said:
Is bell compatible with tmobile like band wise?? Thinking aboot driving to Canada if I can't get GSM stateside
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The big Canadian carriers (Rogers, Bell and Telus) use bands compatible with AT&T. Some smaller ones like WIND Mobile use bands compatible with T-Mobile. But doesn't a "petaband" phone mean the Galaxy Nexus would work on both? (someone please confirm or correct me on that)

Yes. Pentaband means it carries the 1700 band aka aws. The other 4 are 850/900/1900/2100.
I invented cyberspace. You're trespassing.

Can we get some confirmation that it actually is coming on the 14th - a link from a credible source?
Until then, I remain skeptical.

phazerorg said:
The big Canadian carriers (Rogers, Bell and Telus) use bands compatible with AT&T. Some smaller ones like WIND Mobile use bands compatible with T-Mobile. But doesn't a "petaband" phone mean the Galaxy Nexus would work on both? (someone please confirm or correct me on that)
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This phone is pentaband. It works on AT&T (so Canadian carriers) AND on T-mo.
If you're ever worried then just look at the official spec sheets. Its going to work on any GSM carrier in the world pretty much.

Best buy offering LTE-Less GNex?

Okay I need an aswer to this by tomorrow... I figured id ask here while I look on google.
Will best buy be offering the UK or a GNex version wiithout the LTE radio in it for people say on T-Mobile orf those who don't want the LTE radio in it?
I'm asking because my parents are either going to get the SGS2 (which is inferior with T-Mobiles version) or the GNex and I'm the one deciding which. Obviously I want the GNex, but not sure I do if it comes with the LTE radio in it..
Thanks in advance for the nice responses!
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Couldn't u just look on best buy or call them? They probably will eventually.
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There is no GSM version officially released in the US. You have to import and buy full price.
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Probably not until either AT&T or T-Mobile starts selling them. Has BB (or ANY major B&M retailer) ever sold "non-carrier branded" devices? I don't think so. They make money on the contracts. If they could avoid hardware completely they'd do it in a second.

Well I'm just thinking maybe when Tmobile starts selling them they might see fit to sell the GSM edition as they don't seem to have LTE in the near future.. do you guys think maybe that's a possibility?
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right now best buy only sells the Verizon LTE version.
if the device ever launches in the USA in a GSM version, you'll be sure they'll carry that as well like they did with the Nexus S.

neok44 said:
right now best buy only sells the Verizon LTE version.
if the device ever launches in the USA in a GSM version, you'll be sure they'll carry that as well like they did with the Nexus S.
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Thank you. Do you think it will?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thank you. Do you think it will?
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Dude, they will launch it in the US withing the next couple months for GSM carriers...Verizon has an exclusivity on it for now..which in my opinion is restarted ..
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MisterEdF said:
Probably not until either AT&T or T-Mobile starts selling them. Has BB (or ANY major B&M retailer) ever sold "non-carrier branded" devices? I don't think so. They make money on the contracts. If they could avoid hardware completely they'd do it in a second.
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Yes they have. They sold the n95 and similar phones without carrier branding.
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joshnichols189 said:
Yes they have. They sold the n95 and similar phones without carrier branding.
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And the Nexus S.
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
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Eventually. Gotta wait for that VZW exclusive to end first.

CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thank you. Do you think it will?
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They will but its gonna take a few months or so. If you can wait months to save 200 dollars then wait. If not you pay premium to enjoy it now.

Credit card.

MisterEdF said:
Probably not until either AT&T or T-Mobile starts selling them. Has BB (or ANY major B&M retailer) ever sold "non-carrier branded" devices? I don't think so. They make money on the contracts. If they could avoid hardware completely they'd do it in a second.
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Best Buy Mobile was actually the exclusive retailer for the Nexus S. Unlocked unbranded. Subsidized on tmobile. In fact they still sell the Nexus S unlocked unbranded and subsidized on att.
#justsayin
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pr3cision said:
Dude, they will launch it in the US withing the next couple months for GSM carriers...Verizon has an exclusivity on it for now..which in my opinion is restarted ..
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First of all, wtf at your grammar and using the wrong words. Do you even look back at your words after you type them out?
Secondly, nobody knows for sure if America will get any version other than the LTE model. It's all assumption until an announcement is made.

hotleadsingerguy said:
First of all, wtf at your grammar and using the wrong words. Do you even look back at your words after you type them out?
Secondly, nobody knows for sure if America will get any version other than the LTE model. It's all assumption until an announcement is made.
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Whoa, calm down. Its from the XDA App, so it was an Autocorrect from 'retarded'.
Now, I am just debating if I am willing to spend $50.00 more to get the phone 30 days earlier. I just wish there was some OFFICIAL talk if the GSM version is going to be available stateside.

Verizon has it exclusive for 60 days from launch according to someone I spoke with from Samsung.
After talking with someone from AT&T, you'll probably see it there in February or March.

snackpants said:
Whoa, calm down. Its from the XDA App, so it was an Autocorrect from 'retarded'.
Now, I am just debating if I am willing to spend $50.00 more to get the phone 30 days earlier. I just wish there was some OFFICIAL talk if the GSM version is going to be available stateside.
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Don't forget BB will charge tax.

Galaxy nexus for $459

Wow. Just wow. Any color.
http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
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Yeah...ridiculous. just bought it for $520 yesterday. Oh well.
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just curious, the bands may or may not match up with AT&T bands but the link claims 4G capable. Will it work with their 4G LTE network?

NyPlaya513 said:
just curious, the bands may or may not match up with AT&T bands but the link claims 4G capable. Will it work with their 4G LTE network?
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Nah, no LTE. Its the fake 4G (hspa+ 3g)
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malikadnanm said:
Nah, no LTE. Its the fake 4G (hspa+ 3g)
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ah gotcha. a friend of mine doesnt feel like joining me on big red so he has been waiting for a lte gnex to hit another network. sprint will be the same as the fake at&t 4g or will it actually be lte when it launches on the 1st or 15th??

What a GREAT deal. This is absolutely nuts for a brand new device.
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just curious, the bands may or may not match up with AT&T bands but the link claims 4G capable. Will it work with their 4G LTE network?
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its HSPA+ only.

Got a white one!
Just took advantage of this deal. I already have a gray one bought from Negri but I'll be returning through Amex premium return to pay for this one. I'll be saving a total of $120. I really wanted a white one and saw they were offering it so I went for it. If anyone is hesitant to buy from from dailysteals.com don't be. They are a really good company to buy from. I bought a galaxy note about two weeks ago and it came brand new. They forgot to include the 8GB SD card and when I emailed them about it they just sent me one no questions ask. If your looking for a nexus this is the deal for you.

What about warranties?
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Not really worried about warranty. If you already have a galaxy nexus or contemplating on getting a international one you already know you won't get warranty anyway. There really isn't a point to worry because no one will have it anyway. Better to just get one at this price then buying it somewhere else for $100+.

I bought one last month on eBay for $580. Well

You can get a Japan version Docomo with USD250!!!
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alexlai911 said:
You can get a Japan version Docomo with USD250!!!
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Lolwhut?
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Dayem. That's cheap.

jedivulcan said:
Where at? Link?
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Japan. http://www.jal.com/en/worldwide.html
Another catch: it does not come unlocked.
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picked up 2 to replace our 2 htc sensations (international z710e).... now i need to try and sell the sensations

ragnarokx said:
Japan. http://www.jal.com/en/worldwide.html
Another catch: it does not come unlocked.
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Here is another catch..they will not ship to US. This has been discussed many times. Looool I see what u did there
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malikadnanm said:
Yeah...ridiculous. just bought it for $520 yesterday. Oh well.
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Bought my second one for 560 last week...I'm gonna return it to l2d2 and buy this in the am once I get rma
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got it for $490 on ebay last week :/
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norazi said:
picked up 2 to replace our 2 htc sensations (international z710e).... now i need to try and sell the sensations
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i might be interested

Woowww
Sad. this phone is dropping down in value pretty fast!

NyPlaya513 said:
ah gotcha. a friend of mine doesnt feel like joining me on big red so he has been waiting for a lte gnex to hit another network. sprint will be the same as the fake at&t 4g or will it actually be lte when it launches on the 1st or 15th??
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Sprint's Galaxy Nexus will be LTE. Since Sprint's 3G network is CDMA, there's no way for them to have HSPA+ (which is GSM only). But Sprint will barely have any LTE coverage when they launch the Galaxy Nexus since they're new to the LTE game.

Sent a 16GB replacement

Hey guys, I was sent a 16GB nexus as a replacement to my rezound instead of a 32GB. If I speak to them, should I be able to get a 32?
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Thats weird that they sent you a Rezound, unless you asked for it. And do they even have a 32GB version of the Rezound?
EDIT: The Rezound actually has a Micro SD Card slot.
I misread your post. lol. Sorry.
EDIT 2: You are on Verizon right? I thought Verizon Galaxy Nexus only came in 32GB

jsgraphicart said:
Thats weird that they sent you a Rezound, unless you asked for it. And do they even have a 32GB version of the Rezound?
EDIT: The Rezound actually has a Micro SD Card slot.
I misread your post. lol. Sorry.
EDIT 2: You are on Verizon right? I thought Verizon Galaxy Nexus only came in 32GB
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nope i have a 16gb one but online it says 32gb?? i may call and go wtf it says i should have a 32gb lol

Alpha_wolf said:
nope i have a 16gb one but online it says 32gb?? i may call and go wtf it says i should have a 32gb lol
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Does the phone actually say Verizon on the back?

Let me explain. I had a bunch of rezounds and asked for a gnex as a replacement. I thought they were all 32GB, not the one i just got from them.
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eriscentro said:
Let me explain. I had a bunch of rezounds and asked for a gnex as a replacement. I thought they were all 32GB, not the one i just got from them.
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That is weird because everything I can find points to all Verizon Galaxy Nexus phones being 32GB.

jsgraphicart said:
Does the phone actually say Verizon on the back?
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lol yes it is a verizon SCH-i515 device i got it from verizon as a replacement for my droid charge after getting like 6 diff phone that all didnt work right so yeah

From wikipedia
"SCH-i515 "Toro": Verizon Wireless's variant featuring 4G LTE connectivity in the 700 MHz band (Band 13) as well as CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A connectivity in the PCS bands (800/1900 MHz). This device features 32 GB of on-board storage, measures 9.47 mm thick and features a 1850 mAh battery. This device's appearance is similar to that of the international version."
The only thing I can think of is that its a refurbished 16GB international version where Verizon they might have added their stuff into it.
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Wait a minute...there was this underneath that:
"SCH-i516 "Toro": This model is same as Verizon's Galaxy Nexus: SCH-i515, however this version has 16 GB."

jsgraphicart said:
From wikipedia
"SCH-i515 "Toro": Verizon Wireless's variant featuring 4G LTE connectivity in the 700 MHz band (Band 13) as well as CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A connectivity in the PCS bands (800/1900 MHz). This device features 32 GB of on-board storage, measures 9.47 mm thick and features a 1850 mAh battery. This device's appearance is similar to that of the international version."
The only thing I can think of is that its a refurbished 16GB international version where Verizon they might have added their stuff into it.
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Wait a minute...there was this underneath that:
"SCH-i516 "Toro": This model is same as Verizon's Galaxy Nexus: SCH-i515, however this version has 16 GB."
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The model number is sch-i515v. It says 16GB on the back as well, although I won't have a battery until tomorrow
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http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/2...for-50-on-2-year-contract-or-499-full-retail/
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jsgraphicart said:
From wikipedia
"SCH-i515 "Toro": Verizon Wireless's variant featuring 4G LTE connectivity in the 700 MHz band (Band 13) as well as CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A connectivity in the PCS bands (800/1900 MHz). This device features 32 GB of on-board storage, measures 9.47 mm thick and features a 1850 mAh battery. This device's appearance is similar to that of the international version."
The only thing I can think of is that its a refurbished 16GB international version where Verizon they might have added their stuff into it.
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Wait a minute...there was this underneath that:
"SCH-i516 "Toro": This model is same as Verizon's Galaxy Nexus: SCH-i515, however this version has 16 GB."
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mine says sch-i515

eriscentro said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/2...for-50-on-2-year-contract-or-499-full-retail/
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Ah, thats probably what you got.

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Ah, thats probably what you got.
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Verizon first killed off the 32GB Galaxy Nexus back in October in favor of the 16GB model
Read more at http://www.cultofandroid.com/21815/...-discontinued-by-verizon/#STK2XUuQ1BzM54wX.99

So now I have two questions. The first is what is the difference between the 515 and the 515v, and the second is do you think Verizon will send me a 32 if I call?
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eriscentro said:
So now I have two questions. The first is what is the difference between the 515 and the 515v, and the second is do you think Verizon will send me a 32 if I call?
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1. idk lol
2. maybe depends if they told you it would be a 32gb or not if they didnt than they wont

eriscentro said:
So now I have two questions. The first is what is the difference between the 515 and the 515v, and the second is do you think Verizon will send me a 32 if I call?
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The difference is 16gb.
Only one way to find out.

eriscentro said:
So now I have two questions. The first is what is the difference between the 515 and the 515v, and the second is do you think Verizon will send me a 32 if I call?
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If they killed off the 32 GB version, they might not carry them anymore. But you could always call anyway.

The rep swapped it out with a 32GB

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The rep swapped it out with a 32GB
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Congrats

eriscentro said:
The rep swapped it out with a 32GB
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Good screen? First thing you should check out when owning a Nexus.
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No networks listed under *#197328640#

Hi everyone,
I have a SCH-R530C with 4.1.2. I want to unlock it to BRING it to T-Mobile. The phone was originally on Cricket. When I use the "*#197328640# etc, etc..." method.. it does not bring up any options under networks. Is there any solution to this?
Thank you!

Downgrade your baseband.
Samsung patched this in 4.1.2
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Thebigghost said:
Hi everyone,
I have a SCH-R530C with 4.1.2. I want to unlock it to BRING it to T-Mobile. The phone was originally on Cricket. When I use the "*#197328640# etc, etc..." method.. it does not bring up any options under networks. Is there any solution to this?
Thank you!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Downgrade your baseband.
Samsung patched this in 4.1.2
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And this goes without saying usually but use a baseband for SCH-530C, NOT a T-Mobile baseband or you might brick.

Ya that makes sense. With the downgrade does it allow me do the method mentioned above. Also, I don't mean to ask for too much.. But can someone point me in the right direction to find it? This model seems rare.

I'm pretty sure you should be in the Verizon forum, or maybe Sprints.
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It would be Verizon. The model number is exactly the same between the two just Cricket has a C - hard to believe they didn't launch with a 4.1.1 ROM though... Let me do a quick search.
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I did the research and MetroPCS uses the same version as cricket. You might try these Odin images from cricket users or post there to see if someone has the original ICS radio or if they know another workaround.
http://www.cricketusers.com/root-re...lashable-cricket-sgs3-touchwiz-firmwares.html
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EtherealRemnant said:
It would be Verizon. The model number is exactly the same between the two just Cricket has a C - hard to believe they didn't launch with a 4.1.1 ROM though... Let me do a quick search.
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I did the research and MetroPCS uses the same version as cricket. You might try these Odin images from cricket users or post there to see if someone has the original ICS radio or if they know another workaround.
http://www.cricketusers.com/root-re...lashable-cricket-sgs3-touchwiz-firmwares.html
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That's why I mentioned Verizon first. But it seems it may not be so simple any more.
The recently released Straight Talk SCH-S960 belongs in the Sprint forums. I spent a couple of days helping a couple of people find and verify this.
So it probably does belong in the Verizon area, but w/o looking I can't say for sure.
It seems these latest models are all now shipping with 4.1.2. (T999L, SCH-S960, SCH-R530....)
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Oh and the JB 4.1.1 radio should also work. I don't think you need to downgrade all the way to ics.
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DocHoliday77 said:
That's why I mentioned Verizon first. But it seems it may not be so simple any more.
The recently released Straight Talk SCH-S960 belongs in the Sprint forums. I spent a couple of days helping a couple of people find and verify this.
So it probably does belong in the Verizon area, but w/o looking I can't say for sure.
It seems these latest models are all now shipping with 4.1.2. (T999L, SCH-S960, SCH-R530....)
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Oh and the JB 4.1.1 radio should also work. I don't think you need to downgrade all the way to ics.
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It makes sense that the St version is Sprint - all of their Android phones are Sprint. They don't want to pay what At&t and Verizon want for smartphones. Sprint gives em cheap at wholesale.
The R530 seems to be the same for Verizon, MetroPCS, and Us Cellular. From research, the JB update was a 4.1.2 radio - also some are saying that the ICS radio might not even work with that workaround. The MetroPCS version appears to be the exact same as the Cricket version so it should be safe to flash. Emphasis on should.
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EtherealRemnant said:
It makes sense that the St version is Sprint - all of their Android phones are Sprint. They don't want to pay what At&t and Verizon want for smartphones. Sprint gives em cheap at wholesale.
The R530 seems to be the same for Verizon, MetroPCS, and Us Cellular. From research, the JB update was a 4.1.2 radio - also some are saying that the ICS radio might not even work with that workaround. The MetroPCS version appears to be the exact same as the Cricket version so it should be safe to flash. Emphasis on should.
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Right, and that's where the confusion came from. ST was expected to be with Sprint forums, but the SCH, made people think it was Verizon (and a few thought T-Mobile since ST uses their towers in some places apparently). I was just trying to point out that we can't always go by the prefix in the model number anymore. Why they did this.....I wish I knew!
So when they were updated to JB are you saying it skipped 4.1.1? Sorry if I'm getting myself confused or misunderstanding you.
And I'd have to look, but I thought the unlock worked for ics too. But I could be wrong.
Also POSSIBLE, but not recommended, is flashing another models radio. Most of the S3's have the same partition layout. I know several that have flashed other radios w/o bricking. It didn't work, but it didn't hurt anything either. Could it be possible to do this just to unlock, then go back to stock radio?
For example, AT&T users and T-Mobile users have tried each other's radios. All T999 variants can safely flash each other's radios too. They may not work at all, or only partially, but they were able to simply reflash their correct ones. This makes me think that as a last resort it could be attempted. I do not and will not recommend it since I know next to nothing about the 530, but figured I'd throw it out there in case anyone wants to look into it.
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Im confuse isnt it that a CDMA model? Would it actually work with tmobile? Using the global phone hack might help but im not sure.
Also Cricket seems to have similar devices as metropcs. Same hardware too?
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gypsy214 said:
Im confuse isnt it that a CDMA model? Would it actually work with tmobile? Using the global phone hack might help but im not sure.
Also Cricket seems to have similar devices as metropcs. Same hardware too?
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Its the exact same hardware between the two from looking online. And yes its a CDMA phone but to my surprise it has GSM support up to and including HSPA on AWS and LTE!

EtherealRemnant said:
Its the exact same hardware between the two from looking online. And yes its a CDMA phone but to my surprise it has GSM support up to and including HSPA on AWS and LTE!
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No kidding?!?
So this is like the mother of all gs3's with the ability to function on just about any network?
Now why couldn't they have just done that in the first place?! (No, you don't need to actually answer that!)
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DocHoliday77 said:
No kidding?!?
So this is like the mother of all gs3's with the ability to function on just about any network?
Now why couldn't they have just done that in the first place?! (No, you don't need to actually answer that!)
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The Us Cellular version actually supports more bands than the Cricket version...
Cricket: Frequencies and Data Type: LTE Dual-band: Band 2 (1900MHz), Band 4 (AWS); CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev A, Tri-band: 800/AWS/1900MHz*
Us Cellular: Frequencies and Data Type: LTE Quad-band : Band 2 (1900MHz), Band 4 (AWS), Band 5 (850MHz), Band 12 (700MHz) CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev A, Tri-band : 800/AWS/1900MHz*
We got ripped for sure.
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I wish one day they will just sale you one hardware with all carriers bands enable and none carrier branded. LTE phones now days uses a sim card to get data and works with calls too. Make it like international here in the us. Buy a phone and your free to use it on any carrier lmao. One hardware for all. No more difference between the international and us. Now newer devices are like that. Like the htc one and the s4 but we still need carrier approval for updates. Also I dont see why carriers have to put bloatware on phones when you can get them on the play store.

gypsy214 said:
I wish one day they will just sale you one hardware with all carriers bands enable and none carrier branded. LTE phones now days uses a sim card to get data and works with calls too. Make it like international here in the us. Buy a phone and your free to use it on any carrier lmao. One hardware for all. No more difference between the international and us. Now newer devices are like that. Like the htc one and the s4 but we still need carrier approval for updates. Also I dont see why carriers have to put bloatware on phones when you can get them on the play store.
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The biggest issue is all the different frequencies in use... And its going to get worse with the 600 spectrum sale. There are an insane amount of bands and technologies in use.
And then there are companies like Verizon that are anti-consumer... That's not going anywhere.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the S4 was the same as the S3 regarding international vs US. I heard its more compatible between US versions, but not with international since it once again gets the best processor (Exynos octo core) while we get the Qualcomm quad core one. This time we don't even get more memory. Still 2GB.
The international also uses a different graphics processor. Not sure if it's better, but it is different.
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Just saw this and thought I'd share. A newer S4.
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE95G05I20130617?irpc=932
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DocHoliday77 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the S4 was the same as the S3 regarding international vs US. I heard its more compatible between US versions, but not with international since it once again gets the best processor (Exynos octo core) while we get the Qualcomm quad core one. This time we don't even get more memory. Still 2GB.
The international also uses a different graphics processor. Not sure if it's better, but it is different.
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Just saw this and thought I'd share. A newer S4.
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE95G05I20130617?irpc=932
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The US and most of the world are all on Qualcomm chips in the S4. Korea got the Exynos as did most of Africa and Asia in general while the US, Canada, and Europe all got Qualcomm.
That new S4 would be perfect for T-Mobile once they have lit up full LTE since they're deploying LTE-Advanced out the gate.

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The US and most of the world are all on Qualcomm chips in the S4. Korea got the Exynos as did most of Africa and Asia in general while the US, Canada, and Europe all got Qualcomm.
That new S4 would be perfect for T-Mobile once they have lit up full LTE since they're deploying LTE-Advanced out the gate.
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ok, I wasn't sure about that, thanks for clarifying it. It's no wonder sales aren't meeting expectations. It's basically the international S3 with US memory! (I know there's more to it, but when you really simplify it....)
I was thinking the same on the new S4. Don't see any indication one way or another if T-Mobile will actually get it though. And oh how I hope we do!
I can potentially see many unhappy original S4 buyers soon! (Look how upset some are over the T999L!)
I'll leave it there on my end, seeing as we are now just a little bit off topic!
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EtherealRemnant said:
The US and most of the world are all on Qualcomm chips in the S4. Korea got the Exynos as did most of Africa and Asia in general while the US, Canada, and Europe all got Qualcomm.
That new S4 would be perfect for T-Mobile once they have lit up full LTE since they're deploying LTE-Advanced out the gate.
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Yeah like I said before.. The US GS4 being able to flash roms from the International is a huge + for me.
How about that iPhone? I always heard that it supports all global bands? If Samsung didnt had several different hardware between the phones like for international and us. It would be easier for them to push updates. And be cheaper for them too.. Not having to work on several hardware difference for an update. Maybe they got that idea and started to make the phones with same hardware like the S4.. I was waiting for fathers day to see if tmobile would have an offer for the s4 and they didnt

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Yeah like I said before.. The US GS4 being able to flash roms from the International is a huge + for me.
How about that iPhone? I always heard that it supports all global bands? If Samsung didnt had several different hardware between the phones like for international and us. It would be easier for them to push updates. And be cheaper for them too.. Not having to work on several hardware difference for an update. Maybe they got that idea and started to make the phones with same hardware like the S4.. I was waiting for fathers day to see if tmobile would have an offer for the s4 and they didnt
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T-Mobile's "offer" for the iPhone 5 wasn't even really an offer anyway - its all based on their trade in program now. But they did slash 50 bucks off the S4 until 7/30 when it goes back to 149 down and 20 a month.
As for the iPhone being global, didn't they have some super custom crazy modem made for that though?