Like the title says, i would like to flash this phone to boost network. Not sure if its possible or not. I have looked on the forum and all i see is att, tmobile, and some other gsm carriers. Boost is cdma however so im not sure if this is possible... Anyone know????
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Hey guys. Just wondering some things here, and can't get an answer anywhere. These same questions are posted all over the web, so please lend a helping hand.
So, there is already one CDMA Version of the Diamond released to Telus, and soon to be Verizon and Sprint. Now heres the question. If I were to buy a CDMA Diamond off the web, one that is used on Telus, can it be used for Alltel, Sprint, or Verizon?
If so, would it be possible to make a ROM to go along with these carriers? I see that there is already a Diamond Kitchen available, so what would have to be done to get one of these phones to work on these carriers? Or is it already possible?
Thanks for any help guys.
I think the rom would not help because it is hardware. Not too sure though.
u can unlock it but alot of good that will do since its cmda you have to give sprint/verizon your esn and they will have to allow your phone for use on their network and as far as i know they dont allow unlocked phones even if its the same model as one they carry since the esns have to be sprint esns. if im wrong someone feel free to correct me.
verizon said they will open their network so when that happens yes you can.
the rest no.
and telus has NOT released the diamond as of yet.
telus is launching this little cdma beauty aug 14th. my question is this:WILL THE CURRENT ROMS AVAILABLE WORK ON THIS DEVICE
sprint will let you activate any phone, they just have to load your esn into there system
You can't use a WCDMA Diamond on CDMA networks because of its hardware.
The CDMA version has got a different hardware for make it work on CDMA networks...
I think that actual ROMs for WCDMA Diamond will work on CDMA version... the software part that controls radio hardware is the Radio ROM.
Someone is selling a "locked" Sprint phone because he no longer has the service. How difficult would it be to get it unlocked by Sprint if I have a receipt or meet him at a Sprint store? I've also seen references that say flashing with a non stock ROM will "unlock" the phone, but I assume that means something else, because the ESN would be the same. I just want to make sure I can get it unlocked before I buy. Thanks.
socialdavid said:
Someone is selling a "locked" Sprint phone because he no longer has the service. How difficult would it be to get it unlocked by Sprint if I have a receipt or meet him at a Sprint store? I've also seen references that say flashing with a non stock ROM will "unlock" the phone, but I assume that means something else, because the ESN would be the same. I just want to make sure I can get it unlocked before I buy. Thanks.
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Make sure you are buying the right phone. No sense in buying a CDMA phone if you are going to use it on a GSM network!!!
ps... I've never heard that flashing a non-stock rom will "unlock" the phone. That just doesnt make sense...
Have a read in here 13NOV: CDMA Rhodium Q&A: GSM, 3G Bands, SIM UNLOCK, ESN, IMEI, HARDSPL, ROMS, FM, GPS
Unlocked devices are typically referring to SIM unlocked, with is not applicable to a Sprint CDMA device as they do not use a SIM. A Sprint phone will only be useable on a CDMA carrier that is willing to add the ESN, which most if not all are not. Verizon and Sprint for example will only active a ESN that is already on their respecive systems and only if that device is clean (not reported lost or stolen).
The GSM SIM can be unlocked, but I doubt that Sprint will be too helpful on a device that doesn't have service through them anylonger. The GSM radios on the Sprint (and other US CDMA Rhodiums) will also not work on the US GSM carriers like AT&T. So it really depends on were you plan on using the device.
Like Aaron McCarthy suggested, you really should look at what frequencies your carrier of choice supports and make sure the device you buy has those.
Roms' don't unlock the phone. Roms are just the operating system. Unlocking is just referring to the SIM card.
Hello complete noob here, tried some searching but didnt come up with anything definitive. What would be required to use an EVO on US Cellular's network? What I have:
Newest USC PRL
MSL for EVO
Abilitiy to activate the ESN on USC
Read the tuts on Metro PCS hacks, how similar are the two? Is this possible?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Well I guess it could be possible, but you'd first have to find out of US Cellular is a GSM or CDMA network [I don't personally know] and then if they are CDMA, you'd have to find out if they have the equipment to flash the phone tot he network.
teh roxxorz said:
Well I guess it could be possible, but you'd first have to find out of US Cellular is a GSM or CDMA network [I don't personally know] and then if they are CDMA, you'd have to find out if they have the equipment to flash the phone tot he network.
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Theyre CDMA, USC also roams on Verizon as well as Sprint
Well then I guess you'd have to seif they can flash the evo over to it.
I have an unlocked T-Mobile S3 and I am ready activate it on Straight Talk which I believe uses ATTs network. My question is concerning custom roms; can anyone confirm that using roms specifically for the T-Mobile version will or will not cause issues if i use a different carrier?
Thanks
Infamous_Cheez said:
I have an unlocked T-Mobile S3 and I am ready activate it on Straight Talk which I believe uses ATTs network. My question is concerning custom roms; can anyone confirm that using roms specifically for the T-Mobile version will or will not cause issues if i use a different carrier?
Thanks
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No it will not.
Don_Perrignon said:
No it will not.
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I was a bit confused because there are several threads/devs trying to make sure users know to flash the right rom for their phone version. I also know that the ATT & T-Mobile versions are identical, besides the ATT version supporting ATT's LTE frequency and TM's supporting their HSPA+ frequency, and since I bought this phone off contract w/o warranty I want to make sure don't end up with a $600 paperweight.
Thanks for your confirmation!
Wait... Just some that we're on the same page, I read that as if you took a T-Mo phone, with a custom ROM, unlocked it, and used the phone on another GSM carrier, would there be problems - the answer is no.
If you take a T-Mo phone and use another carrier's ROM that's not compatible with T-Mo's phone - yes you will have problems.
Looked around and not sure if this is even possible. Could I get a H/K M8, unlock it and use on T-Mobile's network to receive LTE? Thanks!
Is there a reason why you are looking at the Sprint version?
Its been argued whether the CDMA versions of the M8 are any different in hardware, but I haven't seen anything definitive either way. I'd err on the side of caution, assume the CDMA version is different hardware, and stay away from it. Buy any GSM version and you can convert it to work on T-Mobile (after s-off, unlocking the bootloader, etc.), no question there.
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Looked around and not sure if this is even possible. Could I get a H/K M8, unlock it and use on T-Mobile's network to receive LTE? Thanks!
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no, Sprint version got some weird **** to it...
redpoint73 said:
Is there a reason why you are looking at the Sprint version?
Its been argued whether the CDMA versions of the M8 are any different in hardware, but I haven't seen anything definitive either way. I'd err on the side of caution, assume the CDMA version is different hardware, and stay away from it. Buy any GSM version and you can convert it to work on T-Mobile (after s-off, unlocking the bootloader, etc.), no question there.
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The only reason I'm looking for the Sprint version is because of the look. I like the dark back metal and gold upfront a lot. Sucks its an exclusive look only to Sprint. I read that you can flash the other non H/K models to have the same software so that is confirmed and all good.
Now I need to find someone who is using this Sprint model and can confirm it has the needed GSM radio(s) for TMO LTE.
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The only reason I'm looking for the Sprint version is because of the look. I like the dark back metal and gold upfront a lot. Sucks its an exclusive look only to Sprint. I read that you can flash the other non H/K models to have the same software so that is confirmed and all good.
Now I need to find someone who is using this Sprint model and can confirm it has the needed GSM radio(s) for TMO LTE.
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I'm pretty sure that Sprint models are CDMA only. You can't use their phones on GSM networks. I don't think what you are trying to do will work. I may be wrong here, but I really doubt I am.
xunholyx said:
I'm pretty sure that Sprint models are CDMA only. You can't use their phones on GSM networks. I don't think what you are trying to do will work. I may be wrong here, but I really doubt I am.
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This is incorrect (that the Sprint variant does not work on GSM). Both the Verizon and Sprint variants support GSM and CDMA. Folk on here (including myself) tend to refer to them as "CDMA" for simplicity; but they are in fact also compatible with GSM, as well as HSPA, LTE.
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_(m8)_cdma-6233.php
Now the question is whether the difference between the GSM and "CDMA" variants are purely in software, or there is an actual hardware difference. Its been argued both way, and I haven't seen any proof either way (although my gut tells me the latter is the case). And the question relevant to the OP is whether the T-Mobile LTE bands can be "added" to the Sprint device by software.
I used a verizon LG g2 on T-mobile a few and the phone im writing on now is a verizon iPhone full lte but i dont know aboit the sprint versions