I recently bought a china clone note 2 and i have to say its amazingly fast. I was able to root it but i was wondering if there are any compatible roms out there. Not taking risks, i want to ask the experts first
Basic Information :
Model I7100
Band 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/1900/2100MHz(IMT-2000)
Sim Card Dual SIM Card Dual Standby
System
OS Android 4.1.1
CPU MTK6577, Cortex A9 dual core, 1.0GHz
ROM 4GB
RAM 1GB
XAlexander_AlexanderX said:
I recently bought a china clone note 2 and i have to say its amazingly fast. I was able to root it but i was wondering if there are any compatible roms out there. Not taking risks, i want to ask the experts first
Basic Information :
Model I7100
Band 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/1900/2100MHz(IMT-2000)
Sim Card Dual SIM Card Dual Standby
System
OS Android 4.1.1
CPU MTK6577, Cortex A9 dual core, 1.0GHz
ROM 4GB
RAM 1GB
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Little point asking your question here.
What you have purchased is not a Note II, and isn't going to be compatible with *any* Note II ROMs.
http://www.chinasmartphonereview.com/i7100-galaxy-note-clone/
It may look like a Note II, but that is where the similarity ends.
Regards,
Dave
I know its not a real Note 2 . I was just wondering if there was anything compatible with it . Thanks though .
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XAlexander_AlexanderX said:
I know its not a real Note 2 . I was just wondering if there was anything compatible with it . Thanks though .
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Your best bet world be to ask your questions in a more general Android forum and not one that is device specific.
Regards,
Dave
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XAlexander_AlexanderX said:
I recently bought a china clone note 2 and i have to say its amazingly fast. I was able to root it but i was wondering if there are any compatible roms out there. Not taking risks, i want to ask the experts first
Basic Information :
Model I7100
Band 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/1900/2100MHz(IMT-2000)
Sim Card Dual SIM Card Dual Standby
System
OS Android 4.1.1
CPU MTK6577, Cortex A9 dual core, 1.0GHz
ROM 4GB
RAM 1GB
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No the clone is whole different thing with note 2, the only rom u can flash is the stock clone rom
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What process/app did you use to root? I just ordered mine. Waiting for it to arrive. Also, where are you located? Carrier? 3g access?
Thanks for any info!
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Kid_Ding said:
What process/app did you use to root? I just ordered mine. Waiting for it to arrive. Also, where are you located? Carrier? 3g access?
Thanks for any info!
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Well no root yet.. I'm located in the U.S and no 3G with T-mobile. Its fast and quite nice for a clone.
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Well no root yet.. I'm located in the U.S and no 3G with T-mobile. Its fast and quite nice for a clone.
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Sucks, no successful root yet. The specs state that one of the sim slots is capable of 1900mhz wcdma 3g. T-Mobile has been rolling it out in my area for unlocked iphones. I am in San Gabriel, CA. What city are you in?
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Here's more info on the rollout https://support.t-mobile.com/message/181306?noredirect=true
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Kid_Ding said:
Sucks, no successful root yet. The specs state that one of the sim slots is capable of 1900mhz wcdma 3g. T-Mobile has been rolling it out in my area for unlocked iphones. I am in San Gabriel, CA. What city are you in?
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Here's more info on the rollout https://support.t-mobile.com/message/181306?noredirect=true
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I'm in Ann Arbor Michigan at the moment. Yeah I've heard T-Mobile is letting the frequency 1900 get full 3G/4G . I heard that Seattle, Las Vegas, Washington, DC, and the New York metro are going to be the first to get it. I'm not getting 3G in my area though . Idk why. Oh and by the when you get your phone, the battery might seem like its running down fast at first but after a couple of charges it lasts longer.
Thanks for that info Alexander. Who did you order yours from? How long did it take to get to you?
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Kid_Ding said:
Thanks for that info Alexander. Who did you order yours from? How long did it take to get to you?
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I ordered mine from mixeshop.com. With DHL shipping its like 2-5 days. I got mine in 3 days.
Wow you got a good deal! I got mine from ebay. epacket delivery from china, says the 27th at the earliest. 201+free shipping (only option)
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Kid_Ding said:
Wow you got a good deal! I got mine from ebay. epacket delivery from china, says the 27th at the earliest. 201+free shipping (only option)
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Yeah mixeshop has goodd deals. ebay is full of bull lol
how much you paid for it? I actually went on craigslist, and bought a brand new the real Samsung galaxy note 2 for $360....so I guess?
Hi i order the chinese note from here
if someone know how to root it, please say us..
loaferkan said:
how much you paid for it? I actually went on craigslist, and bought a brand new the real Samsung galaxy note 2 for $360....so I guess?
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I guess if you were looking for the note ii off contract you got a good deal.
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kuts said:
if someone know how to root it, please say us..
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I have been researching this topic so i can be prepared for when my device arrices.
Here is the tool to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Here is a guide that was put together specifically for mtk65** devices:
http://gleescape.com/?p=1466
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FOUND ROOT !! http://www.pandawillforum.com/showt...oot-Your-MT6577-MTK6577-based-Android-devices
Follow instructions. For those who don't want to sign up here is a dropbox link and neither pandawillforum.com or I is responsible if your phone explodes or commits suicide (you get the idea)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oj608cox2vu1zdv/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17.zip
Whoops iim late. didnt see topic up ahead ^ lol anyways it work
foxmeister said:
Your best bet world be to ask your questions in a more general Android forum and not one that is device specific.
Regards,
Dave
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Can you help me to move thread to General? I have no clue how to do it..
Here is another thread showcasing a tool that can root and backup the factory ROM just in case anything goes wrong now that you have root access http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923764
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Kid_Ding said:
Here is another thread showcasing a tool that can root and backup the factory ROM just in case anything goes wrong now that you have root access http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923764
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Something already went wrong . I tried to get a new bootanimation and sofbricked my phone.. Preloader appers and disappears. I think its my USB (My dog ate the one that came with the phone) OH! The charging port on the phone needs a longer pin to go in the phone just in case you mess up the one that came with the phone. Lol. Im getting a new one.. I'm broke now.. BUT the one I'm getting looks JUST like the Note and it has a stylus ! and this is the amazing part.. It has a 12.0 mp camera and 720p display. I need a life :/
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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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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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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.
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.
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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.
jsgraphicart said:
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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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^
Figured I will start this thread for every phone I buy with wind, I made the one for the galaxy s3 as well after seeing someone make one for the optimus 2x, so I will continue with getting the community involved in helping out us Canadian users on aws networks.
So just all away someone well try and help you out or I will hunt down the answer for you!!
Well after May 6th since I'm over seas and I don't always get Wi-Fi lol.
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I'm all in for this one. Great idea.
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Yup I am in as well. Maybe we could get a sub forum or something.
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Okay. Here's my first question: Will Vanilla root box on AT&T forums work for our phones? I don't see why not as it doesn't flash a radio.
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Hi
I'm probably picking up a T889 tonight from Kijiji. It was bought through Wind apparently.
Does Wind still lock their phones, or can I just pop in my Mobilicity sim card?
If it is locked, what's the best way to get it unlocked? Anyone have good result with a particular service, or homebrew method?
Wind does still lock their phones I would suggest if it's on 4.1.1 then use the free way to unlock it but if it's on 4.1.2 the use cellunlockers.net
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Crinkypops said:
Okay. Here's my first question: Will Vanilla root box on AT&T forums work for our phones? I don't see why not as it doesn't flash a radio.
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I don't see why not but I would ask in their forum just in case
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vseslija said:
Yup I am in as well. Maybe we could get a sub forum or something.
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They should make a forum for wind mobile in general
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Copied from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1
Hi guys, you can unlock you N7105 via the Samsung hidden menu. [Also works with N7100 and some Galaxy S3 (SIII) variants - NOT ALL]
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Before doing the instructions below, please double check your phone that it is actually LOCKED by inserting a sim card from a different carrier/provider...
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Unlock your N7105:
Note: your phone must be running at least Jelly Bean 4.1 otherwise some of the menu choices are not present
Just dial the following keys *#197328640#
Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! There is no confirmation on the phone that the unlock was successfull.... just reboot your phone....
To test, just insert a sim card from a different carrier/provider. If the new sim card works then your phone is now unlocked.
I have done this to my other Note 2 N7105 originally locked to Orange.....
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Do this procedure AT YOUR OWN RISK
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To those who were able to unlock their phone with the method above, can you please post in the thread and let us know which phone model (N7100 or N7105) you have, Country and Network/Carrier your phone was locked to...... and if I have saved you some cash, please click the Thanks button or the Donate button on the left just below my name to buy me a can/bottle of Heinekken, Quilmes, Budweiser, Fosters, Tiger, Stella Artois, or San Miguel ...
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I have mentioned in my old thread that there was a pop up message that says "Conditional call forwarding active" everytime I make a phone call using another SIm card that the phone was not able to use before unlocking.
I can confirm that this was due to my Sim card. It is a very old O2 sim card that I have used for years. I have tried that Sim card on another factory unlocked phone (Galaxy i8160 bought from P4u) and it had the same message.
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dakunclear said:
I don't see why not but I would ask in their forum just in case
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I just saw that the link provided in the liquid smooth in here is the same as the one provided in AT&T.
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Next question: If I use NEAK kernel, do I flash the LTE version or the normal GSM version for the Liquid Smooth?
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I just saw that the link provided in the liquid smooth in here is the same as the one provided in AT&T.
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Next question: If I use NEAK kernel, do I flash the LTE version or the normal GSM version for the Liquid Smooth?
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Our model doesn't support lte so I would probably flash the gsm version
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dakunclear said:
Wind does still lock their phones I would suggest if it's on 4.1.1 then use the free way to unlock it but if it's on 4.1.2 the use cellunlockers.net
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That's exactly what I did. Thank you.
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Our model doesn't support lte so I would probably flash the gsm version
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Actually, you'll want to flash the "LTE" version that's meant for the Qualcomm radio equipped Note 2s. Not the Intel baseband HSPA-only GT-N7100.
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Actually, you'll want to flash the "LTE" version that's meant for the Qualcomm radio equipped Note 2s. Not the Intel baseband HSPA-only GT-N7100.
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Go figure I guess I'll have to learn a lot once I get back to be more helpful lol the internet here in China is dreadful, thank God I'll be going home in 3 days
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Has anyone tried any AOKP based ROMs? If so, how are data speeds?
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I've been through many Cyangenmod roms and they've been fine. Your radio should be unchanged as AOSP roms don't come with a modem so data speeds should be the same. Battery life takes a big hit though on anything not Touchwiz from personal experience.
Hey Byangmang whats your favorite ROM then? I would really like to know. Thanks
I've been through most of the popular AOSP and Touchwiz roms before settling with Jedi X as my faily driver. This rom has great battery life and solid performance, with a lot of useful customizations. Definitely recommend that one.
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UNITE?
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volcomguyaz said:
UNITE?
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Yes as in coming together to help each other
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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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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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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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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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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!
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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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?
I'm gong to London for work. Is there a way I can use this phone?
It is a global phone. Just need to get a SIM card from over there to pop in. Sure there are others that can go more in depth but in a nutshell the answer is yes
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Yes. Just used it there for 3 weeks. Drop into a Carphone Warehouse and get a 3 SIM card. Unlimited data, calls and text (within the UK, of course) for £15.
Are all newer Verizon phones [LTE] global?
I don't think all are global phones.
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Are all newer Verizon phones [LTE] global?
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I'm fairly sure that all 4g phones are global and unlocked as well. I used my phone in the Philippines with a new sim, and with an old Droid RAZR, no issues on either. Not sure about the iPhone but it doesn't really matter anyway ;p
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how does getting a SIM work? i thought you cant open this phoen at all, so where do you put the sim in? sorry if thats a noob question!
All of Verizon 4glte phones are global
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All of Verizon 4glte phones are global
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Not true the thunderbolt is not a global phone and I think the revolution and droid charge isn't either
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how does getting a SIM work? i thought you cant open this phoen at all, so where do you put the sim in? sorry if thats a noob question!
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You put it where you put your Verizon SIM card in.
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Not true the thunderbolt is not a global phone and I think the revolution and droid charge isn't either
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Really?? Then its all the current models
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how does getting a SIM work? i thought you cant open this phoen at all, so where do you put the sim in? sorry if thats a noob question!
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Like the iPhone, there's a slot on the side. A tool comes with the phone in the box. Or a paperclip should work too.
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Dark Jedi said:
Not true the thunderbolt is not a global phone and I think the revolution and droid charge isn't either
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Really?? Then its all the current models
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Yep really
I am shocked Verizon allows this on their phones beings how they like not to share with the darkside of gsm
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ill throw my 2 cents in here. I put a straight talk sim in my GS4 and it worked without a hitch on h+ as soon as I put in the APNs
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Yep really
I am shocked Verizon allows this on their phones beings how they like not to share with the darkside of gsm
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no choice. Part of their lte spectrum purchase. They are no longer allowed to lock the sim.
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Wait a second!
Are you saying that if I go to a country that has a GSM-only system and toss in a GSM Sim, I can use this phone and Verizon gets no cut and is otherwise not part of the transaction? IE acting fully unlocked?!!
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no choice. Part of their lte spectrum purchase. They are no longer allowed to lock the sim.
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Wait a second!
Are you saying that if I go to a country that has a GSM-only system and toss in a GSM Sim, I can use this phone and Verizon gets no cut and is otherwise not part of the transaction? IE acting fully unlocked?!!
as long as the bands are compatible, check out gsmarena for built it bands.
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Sorry to be dense, but HERE is the HTC One link at GSM Arena. How do I know which bands are supported by the Verizon Model. It seems to only single out a "Sprint" band. Thanks for the help.
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godhamba said:
Wait a second!
Are you saying that if I go to a country that has a GSM-only system and toss in a GSM Sim, I can use this phone and Verizon gets no cut and is otherwise not part of the transaction? IE acting fully unlocked?!!
as long as the bands are compatible, check out gsmarena for built it bands.
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i think you can if you have a global phone
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Sorry to be dense, but HERE is the HTC One link at GSM Arena. How do I know which bands are supported by the Verizon Model. It seems to only single out a "Sprint" band. Thanks for the help.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2423947,00.asp
The Verizon Wireless HTC One is a true world phone, with quad-band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), dual-band EV-DO Rev. A (850/1900 MHz), dual-band UMTS (1900/2100 MHz), and LTE support; it runs at 4G speeds here in the U.S. and 3G speeds overseas in most countries.
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HTC One with SIM on straight talk?
Are you saying that if you take this phone, and plug in a straight talk SIM card, it should work? Granted it may not run any faster than 3G, but it'll work?