Hello
I bought a Galaxy Nexus i515 on eBay, but I live in Spain.
In description say "CLEAN ESN"
My question is if I can use this phone to WCDMA or GSM once released.
Here in Spain we no longer have CDMA and knowing that the network is using the phone, I wanted to know if installing a radio or something could make it work.
Thank's for the answers.
Greetings.
McShaz said:
Hello
I bought a Galaxy Nexus i515 on eBay, but I live in Spain.
In description say "CLEAN ESN"
My question is if I can use this phone to WCDMA or GSM once released.
Here in Spain we no longer have CDMA and knowing that the network is using the phone, I wanted to know if installing a radio or something could make it work.
Thank's for the answers.
Greetings.
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you just bought yourself a wifi only device. congrats.
you cant make a CDMA phone work on a GSM network.
this question has been asked a 1000 times and answered the same way 1000 times.
Zepius said:
you just bought yourself a wifi only device. congrats.
you cant make a CDMA phone work on a GSM network.
this question has been asked a 1000 times and answered the same way 1000 times.
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Hi.
This first point I understand, but I can change CDMA to WCDMA?
I only need network for make calls.
WCDMA is fully functional on my country and is a solution for my problem.
Greetings.
McShaz said:
Hi.
This first point I understand, but I can change CDMA to WCDMA?
I only need network for make calls.
WCDMA is fully functional on my country and is a solution for my problem.
Greetings.
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no.
you said the country does not have CDMA, so therefore, YOU CANNOT USE THE I515 (VERIZON NEXUS) IN SPAIN.
Zepius said:
no.
you said the country does not have CDMA, so therefore, YOU CANNOT USE THE I515 (VERIZON NEXUS) IN SPAIN.
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Ok, I understand everything.
Thank's for your answer, but I have another and last question.
The LTE network is independent of CDMA or GSM networks. In this case and With The LTE (4G) avaliable on Spain, can be used In this mode, no?
Sorry for all my questions and thank you very much for your time.
Greetings.
McShaz said:
Ok, I understand everything.
Thank's for your answer, but I have another and last question.
The LTE network is independent of CDMA or GSM networks. In this case and With The LTE (4G) avaliable on Spain, can be used In this mode, no?
Sorry for all my questions and thank you very much for your time.
Greetings.
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YOU CANNOT USE THE PHONE IN SPAIN IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM OTHER THAN WIFI.
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As far as I know, the i515 does not do voice over lte. Also, if I remember correctly the i515 still depends on CDMA for authentication before it can use the lte.
Also, wcdma is not anywhere near the same thing as CDMA.
As the person above me has said, the only use able network part in your phone is the Bluetooth and WiFi. Everything else is incompatible with your country's network type.
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Hi, I want to buy a SGH-T989 but live in the UK. If I buy one from ebay, which has been unlocked, will I have any issues using it on a British network, specifically Vodafone? It uses UMTS at 900Hz and 2100Hz for 3G, though I believe most of the network is 2100 rather than 900. Since the T989 supports this, could someone confirm I will be able to connect to 3G? Thanks in advance for replies.
luke2020 said:
Hi, I want to buy a SGH-T989 but live in the UK. If I buy one from ebay, which has been unlocked, will I have any issues using it on a British network, specifically Vodafone? It uses UMTS at 900Hz and 2100Hz for 3G, though I believe most of the network is 2100 rather than 900. Since the T989 supports this, could someone confirm I will be able to connect to 3G? Thanks in advance for replies.
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You will not have any problem, actually I bought this phone in Minneapolis last month and now I am using it in Europe with the sim card from Holland.
just be sure it is already unlocked, otherwise you will have a terrible headache
yes, this phone is penta band, it's a world phone, you can use it any where
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That's good, so have I.
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Im Active duty military so i end up where every they send me. I had to purchase a local phone since i will be in korea for the next year. I chose the Samsung Galaxy Nexus as my phone. i wanted to know if i can still root this phone and flash a custom rom with out messing up the phone.
The model Number is SHW-M420K.
Its running ISC 4.0.1.
The boot loader says the Board name: tuna Rev 9.
The base band is: M420KRKK7.
Kernel Version is: [email protected] #1.
Build Number ITL41F.M420KREK24.
Please Let me Know Thank You
This is not a stupid question.
The simple answer is that the M420K is the KT Telecom version of the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus, internationally known as I9250 but has bigger battery. So, yes. You can do all of the above.
For further info contact impala.cap2ya by PM or email him on [email protected]
samizad said:
This is not a stupid question.
The simple answer is that the M420K is the KT Telecom version of the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus, internationally known as I9250 but has bigger battery. So, yes. You can do all of the above.
For further info contact impala.cap2ya by PM or email him on [email protected]
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Almost the same question though it might be repetitive or stupid. I have that HSPA+(3G) version of KT Telecom GN coming a few days later. Is that the GSM GNex? That is, will all the applications, custom ROMs and firmwares for GSM version in XDA going to work with my phone? I checked out both forums for GSM and CDMA version since all Korean phones use CDMA network, but it seemed like CDMA forum here was all about LTE version serviced by Verizon.
team56th said:
Almost the same question though it might be repetitive or stupid. I have that HSPA+(3G) version of KT Telecom GN coming a few days later. Is that the GSM GNex? That is, will all the applications, custom ROMs and firmwares for GSM version in XDA going to work with my phone? I checked out both forums for GSM and CDMA version since all Korean phones use CDMA network, but it seemed like CDMA forum here was all about LTE version serviced by Verizon.
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Yes. HSPA+ =GSM
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team56th said:
Almost the same question though it might be repetitive or stupid. I have that HSPA+(3G) version of KT Telecom GN coming a few days later. Is that the GSM GNex? That is, will all the applications, custom ROMs and firmwares for GSM version in XDA going to work with my phone? I checked out both forums for GSM and CDMA version since all Korean phones use CDMA network, but it seemed like CDMA forum here was all about LTE version serviced by Verizon.
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Basically, the Korean Galaxy Nexus is not CDMA. It is GSM and works in Korea using the 3G WCDMA. You can confirm this by switching off the 3G in the Wireless Settings "Use only 2G networks" and you will see that you lose the phone signal and can't make any calls.
samizad said:
Basically, the Korean Galaxy Nexus is not CDMA. It is GSM and works in Korea using the 3G WCDMA. You can confirm this by switching off the 3G in the Wireless Settings "Use only 2G networks" and you will see that you lose the phone signal and can't make any calls.
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would a pentaband GSM model work in Korea if brought from the u.s./Europe?
If so, how difficult is it to get a prepaid or temporary sim card when visiting?
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naerok said:
would a pentaband GSM model work in Korea if brought from the u.s./Europe?
If so, how difficult is it to get a prepaid or temporary sim card when visiting?
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Yes.
Prepaid or temporary sim card is pretty hard to come by cheaply if you want data.
Yes. Forget prepaid sim if you want 3G data.
Getting set up with a phone in Korea is a real pain for expats.
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Hey guys I have a question, is it possible to unlock the verizon GN SCH-i515 to work for sprint while sprint doesn't even offer it yet??? I really like the phone and want it.
lobej said:
Hey guys I have a question, is it possible to unlock the verizon GN SCH-i515 to work for sprint while sprint doesn't even offer it yet??? I really like the phone and want it.
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No.
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Not easily at least...
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any known link that i can use to at least try?
Nope. This has been discussed numerous times over the last 2 months the phone has been out. It just isn't possible especially with Sprint, as they are not very open to activating non-Sprint devices on their network. The ESN won't be in their database.
You have a slightly higher chance of getting it onto a Verizon MVNO, but even then that's kinda low.
i have the same question but i am from mexico and here exist a carrier with cdma network, i try a lot of times unlock my i515 but is the same answer... is not possible yet, my friend has an HTC EVO 3D CDMA and has the same network spesifications that my nexus and he can use normally in the same cdma carrier, i know the nexus has LTE/CDMA network, also i know in mexico doesnot exist yet LTE, my question is: can i unlock some day my nexus to use in CDMA?
hd5145 said:
i have the same question but i am from mexico and here exist a carrier with cdma network, i try a lot of times unlock my i515 but is the same answer... is not possible yet, my friend has an HTC EVO 3D CDMA and has the same network spesifications that my nexus and he can use normally in the same cdma carrier, i know the nexus has LTE/CDMA network, also i know in mexico doesnot exist yet LTE, my question is: can i unlock some day my nexus to use in CDMA?
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No. Still no, and always no. I highly doubt you'll ever see a reliable method of unlocking this (or any) CDMA device for use on other networks. Its extremely hit or miss when it comes to CDMA devices.
You aren't going to be able to unlock an LTE/CDMA phone for VZW to work on another carrier, and if someone did manage to do so, it is only going to work on the CDMA network and nothing else. If you wanted to flash it to another network, you would need to find a way to unlink the LTE and CDMA radios. People have been looking into this since the DROID Charge came out (almost a year) and still have not found any way of getting it onto another network.
martonikaj said:
No. Still no, and always no. I highly doubt you'll ever see a reliable method of unlocking this (or any) CDMA device for use on other networks. Its extremely hit or miss when it comes to CDMA devices.
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CDMA Devices aren't that bad to flash to other carriers .. You do however need the SPC and/or 16 digit password to do so.. Some newer phones are locked down pretty tight .. Most older CDMA can be manually programmed and prl updated to preferred carrier
Hi,
I am planning to buy galaxy nexus phone from US and I will be finally using it in India going back. Can someone please suggest me if the phone works with Indian networks properly.
Thanks for your time.
Bhupinder
I assume as long as you buy the GSM version, although I know nothing of the Indian networks.
Assuming you have a GSM network you can get a SIM from in India, it'll work just fine.
Gsm network is there with band 2100mhz, I believe. So essentially it mean that device will support the band without any issuses.
Thanks again.
Bhupinder
bhupinder08 said:
Gsm network is there with band 2100mhz, I believe. So essentially it mean that device will support the band without any issuses.
Thanks again.
Bhupinder
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Using it on Vodafone IN with no. problems.
GSM Galaxy Nexus is a world phone pentaband. It works in india. But cannot use verizon 4g phone for indian 4g networks here
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All,
I have got my new Galaxy Nexus and it is an amazing phone. After using it for 2 days I found a huge upgrade from earlier iPhone.
I would like to Thank everyone and specially XDA-Forums to help me in this decision.
Cheers,
Bhupinder
I bought Galaxy Nexus from somewhere else. It was unlocked. So i am not sure if it supports LTE over Fido or not. I was thinking to request for LTE sim but wanted to confirm if my phone even supports it or not.
I do see H+ on my signal bar but i believe LTE is different. Can someone tell me any way to confirm if the device supports LTE or not. (without connecting to LTE network)
It's really simple.
If it is a gsm phone it does not have lte
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Turn the phone off then remove the battery and read the label where the battery goes and if it reads GT-i9250 or GT-i950M it will not support LTE.
Pirateghost said:
It's really simple.
If it is a gsm phone it does not have lte
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lol .. so would it be safe to assume that my Galaxy Nexus supports LTE ?
..alee said:
I bought Galaxy Nexus from somewhere else. It was unlocked. So i am not sure if it supports LTE over Fido or not. I was thinking to request for LTE sim but wanted to confirm if my phone even supports it or not.
I do see H+ on my signal bar but i believe LTE is different. Can someone tell me any way to confirm if the device supports LTE or not. (without connecting to LTE network)
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AFAIK the only LTE gNex are for Verizon & Sprint (CDMA in the US). If you look at Setting >> About Phone >> Baseband * it starts out I9250 it's the GSM model
ebagdirtbike said:
Turn the phone off then remove the battery and read the label where the battery goes and if it reads GT-i9250 or GT-i950M it will not support LTE.
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Thats a more discrete answer
Model Number: GT-I9250
GT-i9250 "Maguro": GSM/HSPA+ variant. Features support for both AT&T's and T-Mobile's HSPA+ bands in the United States. This particular variant is currently sold SIM-unlocked by Google in the Play Store
Thanks though
..alee said:
lol .. so would it be safe to assume that my Galaxy Nexus supports LTE ?
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Not that i like and want bash you, but can't you understand simple English?
I assume you understand English since you're from Canada.. If you don't understand English, then fine, i take back my words.
And a simple Google search would answer your question..
..alee said:
lol .. so would it be safe to assume that my Galaxy Nexus supports LTE ?
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You do know what gsm and cdma are right?
You do have Google in Canada?
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the "Baseband version " on my nexus 5 shows "M8974A-", does it support lte in US? It's an international unlocked version cell phone, and AFAIK, all the international version phones DONT support lte in US, is that real?