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[Q] Samsung Infuse 4G Unlock?

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to get an unlock code for the Samsung Infuse 4G? I plan to get one ASAP and obviously living in Japan, won't be able to use AT&T.
I did a Google search and these sites came up:
Do either of these sites work/are they reputable? I was told by someone already that the method to unlock the phone is not known since it hasn't been released yet (no idea if this is accurate or not) and thus both sites may potentially be scams right off the bat.
Can anyone here assist me with the codes? (Obviously there would be a payment involved).

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I have no help for your unlocking issue but wanted to pass along that the people of the US are hoping for the best outcome for your Country and it's people.
I know things have to be hard in alot of areas.
So best wishes to you all, I hope someday very soon your great Country will be stronger than ever.
Don
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Great service!
I just unlocked AT&T Infuse 4G. Worked great.
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Found this thread, emailed back and forth, and received ONE code that worked!
I will be using this service again! Now I can sell my Desire HD

are u using t-mobile if so what u getting 3g or edge? thanx

samomamo said:
are u using t-mobile if so what u getting 3g or edge? thanx
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its 3g only i tasted if you wanna see video i will upload it.

[Q] I own a Verizon Galaxy Nexus that is CDMA/LTE not GSM. Can i switch providers?

hello all..
i searched as much as i could around the forums and google before positing this question.
i want to change providers. from verizon to whatever possible (tmobile or straight talk even) because verizon says i owe them $700. i havent had verizon service since then (6+ months) because i refuse to pay that. I am just using hotspots and im VERY tired of trying to find a mcdonalds or free wifi.
so im wondering if i can switch providers with a CDMA? Everywhere i looked (google) it says its not possible with CDMA only GSM.
Please help me! I apologize if i didnt find the original post similar to mine...
thanks

You're correct. You can NOT use your CDMA Nexus other than Verizon. In other words, you have to find new phone in order to use on different carrier.

Your phone will only work on verizons network. You will need a new phone one way or another.
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hey guys... thanks for your help i appreciate it.
since i cant use this phone (verizon wants $1100) is there a good trustworthy place online to sell this phone?
BuyMyTronics(DOTCOM) says they would give me a little over 100 for this phone. im desperate but not desperate enough to put my personal name and address in their form without the website being https:// or ssl...
are there any LEGIT companies out there that i can trust?

haha, good luck with that. Past due bill with verizon means your phone is blacklisted. Basically you'll be selling a pretty much useless (Bad ESN/IMEI) phone that nobody else can use either.

coovee said:
hey guys... thanks for your help i appreciate it.
since i cant use this phone (verizon wants $1100) is there a good trustworthy place online to sell this phone?
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you now have a bad esn phone, so it will be tough to sell.
also, your credit will take a hit and you will go to collections... but thats a story for another day.

[Q] DInc2 usage in Africa

Greetings folks,
I have a couple questions regarding international use of our device. Pardon me if they've been answered before.. I've tried my best to comb through other threads.
I was accepted into the US Peace Corps and subsequently nominated for an assignment with a tentative deployment for June, 2013 in Africa. They don't give a specific country until the invitation is final, but I'm still trying to get some research done now.
Obviously I'll be telling big red "smell ya later!" before I go which means I'll be looking into a local provider once I'm on the ground. At this point, is it as simple as replacing the simcard? Does it matter if the phone is rooted? I see plenty of global ROMs in the dev section, which is great to see.
Finally, is there a way to use our device as wifi only? I foresee picking up and using cheap flip-phone and just keeping the DInc2 for email, music, camera, etc.
Best Regards

yes you can airways use your phone on Wi-Fi add long as tgeres a hotspot, call verizon and get the unlock code before you tell them to suck an egg then insert new SIM, phone does not need to be rooted
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jeremytn86 said:
call verizon and get the unlock code before you tell them to suck an egg
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This is very helpful advice, thank you :good:

If you end up using it for WiFi only, I would suggest putting it in airplane mode then turning on WiFi. This will keep the phone from searching for service and only have WiFi running.... Much better on the battery ... Good luck in your endeavor

Awesome thanks for the tip CS, I bet that coupled with an extended battery should last at least 2 weeks
First option would be to find a data plan if possible, but that's a big if. Nice to know I can keep using this thing as a mobile pc if not. :beer:
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Looks like I'll be moving from one big red V to another. I finally received my invitation to serve and have received an assignment for the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. Attached is the coverage map.
Vodacom is the main provider in the nation. There's one other but they aren't as developed. I'll be using EDGE/WiMax for the most part with some limited 3G in the main cities. Better than nothing and certainly more than I was expecting in a 3rd world mountain country where the populace lives on an average of $1.25/day.
The loyal vivow shall be making the trip with me. With limited electricity infrastructure, the battery savings with CM7 are going to be crucial!

What's the best way to make this device work in Afghanistan?

So I'll be deploying to Afghanistan soon and I'm wondering if I put my T-Mobile account on hold for the duration, I can just use the WiFi that is on base and use apps like Skype to call home. Any military members have any experience with that? So, I guess what I'm asking is, What is the best way to fully utilize my Note 2 for internet access/calling home using WiFi on base? Do I need to purchase a SIM card or something? I'm not rooted but I have experience with rooting other devices and I'm willing to do so, but right now I have no reason to. Thanks!

Yeah Skype is your best bet depending on what fob you are going to be at. If you are at a big fob or base you will most likely have WiFi if not you might be screwed and have to use the mwr to make your phone calls. Another way is to buy a haji phone when you get there, the only thing is you will spend a crap ton of money on buying minutes. How this helps and good luck on your deployment!

Yes you can do as you suggested. I would recommend you install a few other apps too.
Tango - much like Skype
Google Voice - Good for texting when overseas with your USA phone number (get a Google number or port your number over to Google)
A low cost Voip calling app - for calling land and mobile numbers - I recommend WiCall as they only cost a penny a minute as of today to call any US phone number.
Install a few messaging app for good communication fun. Whatsapp, Line Naver,

iirc phone carriers are required to unlock your phone if you are moving to an area they don't offer service. Call T-Mobile and explain you're deploying with the military. They should probably unlock the device based on that alone. You can tell them you're putting your account on "hold" as well. When you get their buy a hajji(I know Afghans aren't Arabs, they're still hostiles) chip and put it in the phone. If hajji doesn't sell microSIMs you can just cut down a regular SIM card and slide it in. Use a real microSIM to mark where to cut or file the SIM card to.
Iraq had cell service where I was in 06-07 and again in 08. No internet though. Depending on what cities you're near, you might get 3G, Kabul for instance MAY have it. I dunno. Someone where you are going may have opted for satellite internet and be looking to unload their equipment when you arrive also. You can round up some people to split the cost if you want.
edit - The SIM card is gonna be more expensive obviously, you'll want to use that if you can't get wifi for any reason, a last resort if you will.

raindoggie said:
So I'll be deploying to Afghanistan soon and I'm wondering if I put my T-Mobile account on hold for the duration, I can just use the WiFi that is on base and use apps like Skype to call home. Any military members have any experience with that? So, I guess what I'm asking is, What is the best way to fully utilize my Note 2 for internet access/calling home using WiFi on base? Do I need to purchase a SIM card or something? I'm not rooted but I have experience with rooting other devices and I'm willing to do so, but right now I have no reason to. Thanks!
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Be safe. ....... can't believe people are still being deployed for frivolous justification
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[Q] Verizon Galaxy Nexus on MetroPCS' new BYOP plan?

Hey guys, I've been a reader of XDA for years now but for the first time in my history here I wasn't able to find a precise answer after spending days scouring every resource available. That said, if my question HAS been answered before, I throw myself to your mercy and beg forgiveness
As some of your are no doubt aware, MetroPCS is now offering a pilot program in select metropolitan areas where they will allow you to bring your own CDMA device to their network. I live in one of the pilot areas for this program (DFW). Depending on which resource I'm reading I gather that the toro either CAN'T be flashed to other carriers or that it can but that doing so is a very intensive process. My question is whether or not this new offering from MetroPCS changes the traditional answer in any way. After doing as much research as I could online I also went to a MetroPCS store and spoke with an associate who told me that all I'd need to do was buy one of their SIM cards ($18) and pay for the first month of service and I'd be good to go. I also had a look at the SIM card they are offering, and it looks identical in dimension to the 4G LTE SIM currently in my GNex. Being naturally suspicious of anything that seems to simple to be true, I held off on taking the plunge until I could pick the collective brain of XDA to be sure. The associate did guarantee that I would have access to calls, text and at least 3G data, no LTE for obvious reasons.
If this will legitimately work I'd be willing to do whatever necessary to make it work with my GNex. With regards to my familiarity and comfort level with the toro, I bought it within the first month it was out and unlocked and rooted it right away. I change my ROM somewhere bordering between frequently and ZOMGCRACKFLASH!!!1 so I'm fairly intimately acquainted with my phone and what to do when things go wrong. ADB, fastboot etc. are well within my comfort level and I'm the kind of guy that if you give me direct instructions on a process I can follow them precisely and not panic if it doesn't work right the first time. Backtrack, evaluate and try again. I'd like to hope that it will be as simple as switching the SIM but part of me knows better and would be willing to go through the process no matter how long or involved it would be.
On a personal note, I'm not doing this just on a whim or out of curiosity. I've been with Verizon for over four years but about four months ago my father was diagnosed with cancer and I've taken leave from my job to live with and care for him full time. Having no major sustainable income I couldn't keep up with my $170/month family plan bill (my fiance has a GNex too ;p). That said, we both love our phones and would love to continue using them as our primary devices for quite a while if it's at all feasible. Any answers or direction would be greatly appreciated.
TL/DR:
MetroPCS: "Here! Magic SIM make stubborn toro work on our network!"
Me: "I smell either a trap or witchcraft..."
Esteemed XDA Guru/technopath: "<ACTUAL ANSWER HERE>"
Thanks for your time

you would need to modify the VIA Chipset firmware to work for metroPCS. there is a thread about this somewhere, just search for VIA chipset, or VIA or something like that in the title.
LTE would not work. period. different frequencies.
In short, metroPCS guy = idiot.

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you would need to modify the VIA Chipset firmware to work for metroPCS. there is a thread about this somewhere, just search for VIA chipset, or VIA or something like that in the title.
LTE would not work. period. different frequencies.
In short, metroPCS guy = idiot.
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Thanks very much! I'll do some research into modding the VIA firmware and go from there. I sense a project for me coming on