I want to convert my GSM phone to a Verizon edition.Is that possible?If not,please tell me why.Thanks A Lot Guys.
int_young said:
I want to convert my GSM phone to a Verizon edition.Is that possible?If not,please tell me why.Thanks A Lot Guys.
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I think you should get your head checked [emoji12]
Seriously, though... Why? What do you wish to change? What do you hope to achieve?
BenPope said:
I think you should get your head checked [emoji12]
Seriously, though... Why? What do you wish to change? What do you hope to achieve?
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Because I'm a student in China.My university sent me a SIM card.And it's CDMA.So I'm thinking about converting.is that possible?
int_young said:
Because I'm a student in China.My university sent me a SIM card.And it's CDMA.So I'm thinking about converting.is that possible?
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No, the radio hardware is different.
It isn't a software conversion thing, it is completely different hardware.
No you can't, for the same reason you cannot listen to FM radio on AM channels. Does that make sense?
Sell your GSM phone and buy a CDMA version
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Lads,
Just bought one of these off ebay not realising there were different versions of the Touch Pro 2
Am i screwed with this phone? Seems i can't flash it with a custom rom according to the stickies, so is there anything i can do with it at all?
I'm using it in Ireland (so can't do this sprint activation thing)
So at the moment i feel i can't use it at all.
Any advice?
HARD-SPL and then flash any rom you want?
AMoosa said:
HARD-SPL and then flash any rom you want?
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From looking at the HardSPL thread it looks like whats out doesn't support the worldphone version, cause its GSM/CDMA, not just GSM
Pure balls is all i can say. Will pay more attention in future
Resell it!
You might be able to use it just a pda! Or an expensive paper weight...
ai6908 said:
You might be able to use it just a pda! Or an expensive paper weight...
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its already back up on ebay and have had interest
If you're patient... there will be a HardSPL for it.
Not that patient. We'll see. If it doesn't sell on ebay i'll use it for a bit
-l-Z3K3-l- said:
Lads,
Just bought one of these off ebay not realising there were different versions of the Touch Pro 2
Am i screwed with this phone? Seems i can't flash it with a custom rom according to the stickies, so is there anything i can do with it at all?
I'm using it in Ireland (so can't do this sprint activation thing)
So at the moment i feel i can't use it at all.
Any advice?
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What do you mean different versions? there is only one version per carrier. So if you have sprint as a provider then you have to purchase the sprint one. Only the gsm unlocker is out. the cdma unlocker should be out sometime next week hopefully.
p-slim said:
What do you mean different versions? there is only one version per carrier. So if you have sprint as a provider then you have to purchase the sprint one. Only the gsm unlocker is out. the cdma unlocker should be out sometime next week hopefully.
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Sprint version isn't SIM locked at all. Don't have to worry about that.
I'm far more interested in flashing the phone with a custom ROM
-l-Z3K3-l- said:
Sprint version isn't SIM locked at all. Don't have to worry about that.
I'm far more interested in flashing the phone with a custom ROM
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the cdma update should actually be out this weekend. its actually done just a minor road block needs to be fixed. here is cmonex's update on the hspl.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...0&postcount=73
The CDMA HardSPL is presently not available, and the Sprint version is SIM unlocked but, is locked for GSM use in the US
kevmo1965 said:
The CDMA HardSPL is presently not available, and the Sprint version is SIM unlocked but, is locked for GSM use in the US
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we know the cdma hspl is currently unavailable, thats the reason this thread was created in the 1st place, but if you follow my link, you can see cmonex is almost done with it. You know cmonex, the one who has unlocked every other ppc.
I have a t-mobile touch pro 2 from htc and i dont know if it is GSM or CDMA, how do you check? im a noob at this so i wouldnt know.. Also is living in american version different from overseas version of the phone for t-mobile?
t-mobile would be GSM
the US version would be locked to US t-mobile and i dont think you would be able to use it internationally without unlocking first
what do you mean by locked to US t-mobile and for sure it is GSM? dont want to risk bricking my phone :/
That means that you can ONLY use your TP2 on the US T-Mobile Network, unless you unlock the sim. And yes T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 is GSM.
okay thanks a lot. any advice you guys want to give when you guys were starting off?
pandaxownage said:
I have a t-mobile touch pro 2 from htc and i dont know if it is GSM or CDMA, how do you check? im a noob at this so i wouldnt know.. Also is living in american version different from overseas version of the phone for t-mobile?
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T-Mobile anywhere worldwide is GSM, not CDMA. (Verizon and Sprint...and a few others are CDMA).
However, the version of TP2 released/branded by T-Mobile USA is different -- with somewhat different radio hardware -- than what is used in Europe.
It will definitely work on the EDGE-speed GSM networks in Europe...but not as sure about the 3G-speed bands.
Kenchi* said:
That means that you can ONLY use your TP2 on the US T-Mobile Network, unless you unlock the sim.
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That's not quite true...it's only true if you want to put a non-T-MoUSA sim card in your phone. I've taken my previous (not TP2) T-MoUSA phones to Europe more than once and they work and access the networks fine. It's just that you have to pay international roaming charges...but it definitely works.
T-Mobile international data roaming charges in most places in the GSM world are $15 per megabyte...so that's pretty steep for web browsing, but not bad for mostly-text e-mail which is typically only a few kilobytes per e-mail.
Charges for international voice calls are quite high, too. That's why some people who plan to make local calls -- e.g., to call a Rome number while in Rome -- (or use a lot of data) get a local/European/whatever sim card...and that's the situation for which you need to have the sim-unlock done.
pandaxownage said:
okay thanks a lot. any advice you guys want to give when you guys were starting off?
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Run these two cabs (I also recommend running and archiving all cabs you use, in a folder on your SD card)....they're the official "welcome basket" for all new TP2 owners
Together they help clear up memory management issues the TP2 has, which you would see the negative effects of rather quickly.
The first one turns off internet pre-caching (a waste of resources with little or no benefit), and the second one lets the phone free up memory better when apps are done using it.
sirphunkee said:
Run these two cabs (I also recommend running and archiving all cabs you use, in a folder on your SD card)....they're the official "welcome basket" for all new TP2 owners
Together they help clear up memory management issues the TP2 has, which you would see the negative effects of rather quickly.
The first one turns off internet pre-caching (a waste of resources with little or no benefit), and the second one lets the phone free up memory better when apps are done using it.
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i am currently using clean ram should i delete that?
pandaxownage said:
i am currently using clean ram should i delete that?
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Nope, that's just one more tool that can help, it just may not need to lend as much of a hand after you run those.
thanks, anything else i should need or know before i start flashing and stuff?
pandaxownage said:
thanks, anything else i should need or know before i start flashing and stuff?
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Read the first post of "Flashing your first GSM Rom..." thread -- and associated HardSPL thread -- carefully.
That's the most important thing you can do before flashing custom rom.
just to make sure its http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540 right?
pandaxownage said:
just to make sure its http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540 right?
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Yes and yes.
should i download the cooked rom and after hspl i install then flash or how does it work?
pandaxownage said:
should i download the cooked rom and after hspl i install then flash or how does it work?
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The big bold red steps #2 and #3 at that second link answer that for you
pandaxownage said:
I have a t-mobile touch pro 2 from htc and i dont know if it is GSM or CDMA, how do you check? im a noob at this so i wouldnt know.. Also is living in american version different from overseas version of the phone for t-mobile?
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If you got the phone directly from HTC, it is probably the international verson that works with the European T-Mobile high speed network. Does the box it came in say "T-Mobile" or "HTC"?
But it is definitely GSM.
Is it unlocked?
it came in the t-mobile box. what do you mean by unlocked?
pandaxownage said:
it came in the t-mobile box. what do you mean by unlocked?
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altered at the firmware level to allow it to work with sim cards from other carriers. It's something you have to do or pay somebody to do for you, so if you did neither, then it's still "sim-locked"
yeah its locked :X
pandaxownage said:
yeah its locked :X
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Not a big deal, don't sweat it...that has no bearing on flashing radios or roms, only matters if you want to use it on a carrier other than T-Mobile (US)
I think what stevedebi was asking for is because the euro version comes unlocked from the factory, and I believe is labeled as such.
I currently have a T-Mobile(Nexus S) and Sprint(SII) line. I want to get an iPhone sooner or later, but waiting until the 5 comes out. So I'll have it on my Sprint line. For my T-Mobile line, I'm considering the idea of porting to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus. But I'm hearing the Verizon version is getting the lock down treatment?
I'm going to keep my number, no matter what. The price of the line is the not the issue(work covers it). Also, the data plan is a non issue since I would get unlimited data with Verizon if I did switch. Should I expect the usual ROM fiesta for the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus like I'm used to with my Nexus One or S on T-Mobile? Or will it be different this time around? And I'm hearing you actually can get Wallet on the Verizon Nexus?
sorry to burst your bubble but Verizon no longer offers any unlimited data plans unless you're grandfathered in. And yes I heard the same things thats why I'm getting the unlocked international version on T-mobile USA
The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
Flash728 said:
sorry to burst your bubble but Verizon no longer offers any unlimited data plans unless you're grandfathered in. And yes I heard the same things thats why I'm getting the unlocked international version on T-mobile USA
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For any Joe Schmo, sure. But it's a job related thing. I've already confirmed I'll get it. Its just a matter of getting the hardware(out right).
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The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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Unlockable as in easy as pie rooting, si? Or you mean it has more frequencies/bands to work on other networks? I'm assuming the first one.
Just as a recommendation, look into porting your number to Google Voice. I did a few months back and it's just great to not have to worry about porting my number ever again.
xSeany said:
For any Joe Schmo, sure. But it's a job related thing. I've already confirmed I'll get it. Its just a matter of getting the hardware(out right).
Unlockable as in easy as pie rooting, si? Or you mean it has more frequencies/bands to work on other networks? I'm assuming the first one.
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easy to root it,
i dont even know why people keep asking if its hard or easy or w/e... its a nexus...
ghost010 said:
easy to root it,
i dont even know why people keep asking if its hard or easy or w/e... its a nexus...
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The whole idea that it's on Verizon throws me off, personally.
joshnichols189 said:
The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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Verizon version will not have GSM bands so that won't really matter.
There is no such thing as a "standard" Verizon phone. That they are doing a "Nexus"-type phone at all seems absurd.
aldo37 said:
Verizon version will not have GSM bands so that won't really matter.
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Thank you, that was one of my questions! And damn..
Also: As referred before in this topic by Knolly, porting your number to Google Voice..
So if I port my number to Google Voice, how would it work? If someone calls that number, and I'm not on wifi/3G/any internet connection, would I still get calls? Will my calls only go through internet, or it just forwards to my carrier number?
The Sprint Galaxy Nexus has a ESN/MEID Under the Battery Cover? Right?
May sound like a dumb question but want to make sure.
Yes, which phone don't have one?
Mach3.2 said:
Yes, which phone don't have one?
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The Verizon version of it only contains a IEMI. Just wanted to make sure as later on I think i'm going to buy a Sprint one and flash it to a Verizon reseller.
pclov3r said:
The Verizon version of it only contains a IEMI. Just wanted to make sure as later on I think i'm going to buy a Sprint one and flash it to a Verizon reseller.
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LTE won't work, and i think it will be kind of hard to flash.
Mach3.2 said:
LTE won't work, and i think it will be kind of hard to flash.
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I know LTE wont work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696621 looks pretty easy. Just wanted to make sure the Sprint version has a ESN/MEID i can easily find.
pclov3r said:
I know LTE wont work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696621 looks pretty easy. Just wanted to make sure the Sprint version has a ESN/MEID i can easily find.
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Oh, all the best flashing it.
Hey guys,
I was curious if there was a particular model of XP I should get. Im not going to be using the XP as an actual phone but more as a mobile emulator/game station because I like the size and gaming features. I notice that theres a ATT and Verizon model, is one preferred over the other? And also are their and custom roms for people who dont plan to use this device as a phone? Like with the cell radios disabled and phone/text apps etc removed? Thanks!
HaiKaiDo said:
Hey guys,
I was curious if there was a particular model of XP I should get. Im not going to be using the XP as an actual phone but more as a mobile emulator/game station because I like the size and gaming features. I notice that theres a ATT and Verizon model, is one preferred over the other? And also are their and custom roms for people who dont plan to use this device as a phone? Like with the cell radios disabled and phone/text apps etc removed? Thanks!
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The Verizon model is a CDMA version and does not use a SIM. ROM wise, I think CDMA models have different ROMS and GSM ROMS aren't compatible.
AT&T is a GSM model but they do not allow the bootloader to be unlocked, if I recall correctly.
You should probably get a R800i version if available. (Verizon's is R800x and AT&T's is R800at)
I have the At&t version, yes the bootloader is locked but testpoint unlock is easily possible. You can use flashmode for firmware and kernels but it has to be .ftf format. There are threads with many converted kernels and firmwares. I personally love having a sim card to switch between phones, and there is no shortage of GSM roms.
Running lupusv10gb
Gin2gb 2.4.0
Sent from my R800at using xda app-developers app
Dont buy the R800x model you will get screwed on roms and xda development.
chery2k said:
Dont buy the R800x model you will get screwed on roms and xda development.
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Thanks for the info. Ill def skip the CDMA model. Anyone know where I can get a decently priced international version?
ebay has them for $100-150ish. I know because I sold my international R800a for $100 bucks.
Even though its a great device, keep in mind that its outdated in hardware and software, so u may find some games lagging or having problems.
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Cyanizer said:
Even though its a great device, keep in mind that its outdated in hardware and software, so u may find some games lagging or having problems.
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Wtf happened to your account?! lol...
@OP
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...1086510513?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3379c86db1 - That's the cheapest on eBay at the moment.
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Wtf happened to your account?! lol...
@OP
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...1086510513?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3379c86db1 - That's the cheapest on eBay at the moment.
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Offtopic - @Spizzy01 yeah well i wanted to change my name and email so i went to the settings and it said i couldn't go in for some reason so i went back to my account and i tried to post something but it didnt let me(I was like F**K MAN), so I made a new account till then, hopefully a mod could fix my account
Sorry for offtopic @OP