Hello,
Is there any way to use a S3-i747 on the straight talk network? I know ST sells CDMA phones I just didnt know if it was possible to switch over a carrier branded CDMA phone.
Thanks for any advice in advance
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I did a search but didn't see any recent information.
I have the Droid Incredible on Verizon, rooted, S-off, custom ROM installed. Is it possible to unlock it and use in on Sprint's network? If so could someone lead me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
Does sprint use sim cards? If so, than no you cannot.
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tehpwnerer1918 said:
I did a search but didn't see any recent information.
I have the Droid Incredible on Verizon, rooted, S-off, custom ROM installed. Is it possible to unlock it and use in on Sprint's network? If so could someone lead me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
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What you need to do is to flash a sprint prl and have sprint add the ESN to their database.
Flashing prls is the easy part, having sprint add the esn to their database is the "not going to happen" part.
Other methods involve delving into the underground worlds of cloning, e.t.c, which is a no-no around here.
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Will a HTC Sensation XE work with sprint 3G its GSM and unlocked.
Nikolaev13 said:
Will a HTC Sensation XE work with sprint 3G its GSM and unlocked.
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Sprint is CDMA not GSM so no it will not work.
will Verizon or T-mobile work then?
Nikolaev13 said:
will Verizon or T-mobile work then?
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Only AT&T or T-Mobile are GSM in the US but not sure about their policies on activating phones you did not buy from them. I think you also have to unlock the phone from its current carrier. Not sure if you could buy a sim card for Virgin Mobile or other pay-as-you-go providers and use it or not. Not even sure sim cards are available in the US to just put in a phone like they are overseas?
GSM vs. CDMA
The few phones that I know of in the US that are GSM (Sim Card company's) are AT&T, T-Mobile, Nextel, And Boost. The CDMA ones are Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular Virgin Mobile and tracfone straight talk and a couple other pre-pay guys. I do know that in some parts of the US that you can use a straight talk phone on verizon and vice-versa. Sprint and Nextel phones can be used on boost (Nextel if you can get a sim card from boost. ) Tracphone, Net10 and Straight talk are "leach" phones to the best of my knowledge. They use whatever service is around according to a built in code list. Hope this helps! Google is great for this kind of research.
Hello,
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What is the best Radio for me to use?
I'm using a ATT SIM because there is no Tmobile Service in my area.
Is it possible to get 4g speeds with the ATT SIM with straight talk?
Thanks Guys,
Hey guys I am going to try and make this quick and please forgive me I am new to the Nexus. I have been all over this forum and others e.g. XDA, Android Central etc. I have gotten a lot of different info. about how to switch my Verizon Nexus to Prepaid. However I just bought this phone at my bosses pawn shop w/out the SIM card and the guy who sold the phone said it did have service @ one time. In device info the network is unknown, Mobile Network is unknown:0, no phone number, service stat. out of service, MIN: unknown, but does have the MEID & IMEI numbers. I know no SIM card has a lot to do with this info. Verizon will not unlock it for me so I was wondering what I needed to do to be able to unlock this bad boy. I have root and JBSourcery flashed and loving it I might add. Do I just need to get the SIM card so when I use the # and number keys to unlock it the phone will not tell me "mobile network not available" Or is there another way that someone would be willing to help me with please. I will keep reading to see what I can find but any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys and I look forward to hearing some ideas.
Are u trying to go to a gsm network? Is so u can't. Technically u can't go to no other network. CDMA device are ment to stay on the original network. And if u are trying to go t a gsm network you are waisting your time. Only reason the Verizon nexus has a sim card is for 4g lte. Cell service only works with CDMA.
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Esteway.619 said:
Are u trying to go to a gsm network? Is so u can't. Technically u can't go to no other network. CDMA device are ment to stay on the original network. And if u are trying to go t a gsm network you are waisting your time. Only reason the Verizon nexus has a sim card is for 4g lte. Cell service only works with CDMA.
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Right I know that from what I have been reading. I talked to TMobile and they said the phone is compatible with them and they offer the SIM card as well. I was going to go go Verizon today and get the SIM card and try to get the phones info In their system. That way I can USD the dial pad and try to unlock it and use it on their prepaid plan if I have to. I am not picky as far as what company's prepaid I want to use really I just don't want a contract.
you cannot use the verizon galaxy nexus on a tmobile network
CDMA is not GSM.
there is a sim slot on the vzw nexus, but it is for LTE only. voice still uses CDMA.
Zepius said:
you cannot use the verizon galaxy nexus on a tmobile network
CDMA is not GSM.
there is a sim slot on the vzw nexus, but it is for LTE only. voice still uses CDMA.
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I know that after reading a little more into it. I got the SIM card and now it is picking up verizon network. So really I am SOL with this phone unless I get a contract is that correct? Forgive my lack of knowledge of CDMA etc. I am working on trying to get there by reading more and more about it.
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I know that after reading a little more into it. I got the SIM card and now it is picking up verizon network. So really I am SOL with this phone unless I get a contract is that correct? Forgive my lack of knowledge of CDMA etc. I am working on trying to get there by reading more and more about it.
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Yes your SOL.
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Aaahhh!!! Got to love Verizon!! Thanks for your help.
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Zepius said:
you cannot use the verizon galaxy nexus on a tmobile network
CDMA is not GSM.
there is a sim slot on the vzw nexus, but it is for LTE only. voice still uses CDMA.
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hI GUYS i AM FROM India, Can i change my galaxy nexus verizon [having sim slot 4g lte] to my home CDMA networks ?Plzzzzzz reply ASAP.................!
Does anyone know if this is a unlocked sim for GSM in the us. Im thinking of buying a used one that is from ATT but I want to use it on another prepay carrier. thanks!
Hello,
I currently have a Verizon HTC One M8 (s-off, rooted, custom rom) I am trying to switch to straight talk (ST).... ST is telling me that this phone is not compatible with their service.... I have read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710606 and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/moving-to-att-t2845935 that users have switched there VZW device to straight talk.. I purchased a BYOP kit and am haveing difficulty getting anything activated.. Look for all available assistance....
They might be confused and thinking that you are trying to bring a purely CDMA Verizon phone to their GSM network (which is a common mistake); and not understanding that the M8 has both CDMA and GSM.
Maybe talk to them again and explain that the device supports GSM?