I've been looking around all over the internet today, hours wasted on stupid sites and old stuff that doesn't exist anymore. So I'm just going to start a thread asking, Is there anyway to unlock the Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint? I was looking to use the phone with the carrier chitchatmobile.com, they have the Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint on their list of phones that work. But right now the phone is locked, does anyone know of a way to unlock it? Thanks.
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I've been looking around all over the internet today, hours wasted on stupid sites and old stuff that doesn't exist anymore. So I'm just going to start a thread asking, Is there anyway to unlock the Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint? I was looking to use the phone with the carrier chitchatmobile.com, they have the Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint on their list of phones that work. But right now the phone is locked, does anyone know of a way to unlock it? Thanks.
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To clarify, unlocking a Sprint phone currently only unlocks any GSM capability for international use. Current Sprint phones can't be unlocked for domestic CDMA/GSM use on a competing carrier (Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile/US Cellular). Activation on a Sprint MVNO is another issue (see below). "Sprint is working to ensure that all devices developed and launched on or after February 11, 2015, are capable of being unlocked domestically."
Most any Sprint phone that has been out for at least a year should be able to be activated with most all Sprint MVNOs. There is no unlocking required. So you should be able to activate your SPH-D700 if that MVNO allows it. Which I would be surprised if they don't. You might have to call them.
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Hey everyone,
So I'm looking at a Sprint Epic 4G for sale in Toronto on Ebay. It says the phone is locked on sprint.
I understand that the phone is CDMA and does not have a sim card, so unlocking and transferring carriers is tough.
I found a program on ppc geeks that can give me the MSL code for the epic, with this code, can I then unlock the phone from the Sprint network and convince Telus to register the phone to my current plan?
I know the phone will operate on Telus's 800/1900 frequencies, and I don't care about data (I just text and call, no data plan).
Is it possible to unlock the phone from Sprint using the MSL?
Thanks.
Warrimonk said:
Hey everyone,
So I'm looking at a Sprint Epic 4G for sale in Toronto on Ebay. It says the phone is locked on sprint.
I understand that the phone is CDMA and does not have a sim card, so unlocking and transferring carriers is tough.
I found a program on ppc geeks that can give me the MSL code for the epic, with this code, can I then unlock the phone from the Sprint network and convince Telus to register the phone to my current plan?
I know the phone will operate on Telus's 800/1900 frequencies, and I don't care about data (I just text and call, no data plan).
Is it possible to unlock the phone from Sprint using the MSL?
Thanks.
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The MSL code is easily found by simply connecting by telnet to your Epic with something like Connectbot. It can be obtained by connecting through Local and entering "getprop ril.MSL" without quotes.
The MSL code will allow you to unlock certain settings on your Epic for one of two purposes:
1. To manually activate it on another Sprint plan. (Sprint will know you're on an Epic)
2. To clone an existing Sprint phone. (Sprint will know you're on an Epic)
The common denominator is that you'll still be linked to Sprint. What you're asking to do is to "flash" the phone to another network/carrier. I do believe this is gray area on XDA and you won't likely find your answer here. I'm not entirely clear how to do this on the Epic anyway, so this is the most help I can give you on the matter.
Good luck!
Hey Xda
I was wondering if its possible to flash the Verizon galaxy nexus to Sprint since they both use LTE. Would it be as easy as flashing the stock firmware for the sprint version or would more (complex) work be needed on the software side including the bootloader etc to get it running on sprint.
Also in theory if there were no carrier restrictions on this device would a T-Mobile micro sim work on the Device even if its at 2G speeds?
Reason being is I've figured out that Verizon is not the right carrier to support my habbit of switching phones every other month. I'm thinking about getting the T-Mobile sim only plan which is cheaper even though I get an employment discount for Verizon since I worked for Staples.
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I was wondering if its possible to flash the Verizon galaxy nexus to Sprint since they both use LTE.
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No, it will not work. Even if Sprint accepted devices with ESN's they don't personally sell (they don't), there's no way to flash the VZW model to work on Sprint. Not to mention that Sprint doesn't exactly make their LTE SIMs regularly available, as they're embedded in their devices.
Would it be as easy as flashing the stock firmware for the sprint version or would more (complex) work be needed on the software side including the bootloader etc to get it running on sprint.
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No, you will negatively affect your device by intentionally trying to flash the wrong firmware. Possibly bricking it (though not likely, its not worth trying).
Also in theory if there were no carrier restrictions on this device would a T-Mobile micro sim work on the Device even if its at 2G speeds?
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The Verizon (or Sprint) Galaxy Nexus does not have a GSM radio. Just because it has a SIM doesn't mean its compatible with the other network.
Reason being is I've figured out that Verizon is not the right carrier to support my habbit of switching phones every other month. I'm thinking about getting the T-Mobile sim only plan which is cheaper even though I get an employment discount for Verizon since I worked for Staples.
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Well, sorry you made a bad choice for your habits, but this was all easily available information before you chose to sign up with them. Sell your phone and pick up the GSM model ($399 brand new, less used) and you can easily use it on T-Mobile.
well good thing you like to change phones every month just wait till this month is over and then get a phone that can be used for sprint/t-mobile...simple
Yea. Ive decided to terminate my verizon contract and sell my verizon Gnex
im considering the hspa+ Gnex or Tmobile s3 as my two choices for the t mobile monthly 4G plan.
Thanks anyway.
I've seen a lot of threads about different devices on other networks, but I haven't been able to find an answer on this question. I've seen pictures of the back of Sprint SGS3s compared to VZW, AT&T, T-mobile, etc and I know it doesn't have a SIM card slot - but I've only seen this in reference to global capability. I also know the Verizon is locked, but obviously that is only important from going Verizon to a different carrier. How does this apply when going from a different carrier to VZW?
I have a company phone on Sprint, and a personal cell phone on Verizon. I just got a new phone on Verizon, but it isn't working (the screen doesn't turn on 95% of the time) and didn't get insurance on it. I do, however, have an upgrade available through my company Sprint phone. Sprint's service is awful in Phoenix, though - so I'm hoping to be able to get an SIII through Sprint but use it on my Verizon plan. Is this possible?
Thanks!
kasmira said:
I've seen a lot of threads about different devices on other networks, but I haven't been able to find an answer on this question. I've seen pictures of the back of Sprint SGS3s compared to VZW, AT&T, T-mobile, etc and I know it doesn't have a SIM card slot - but I've only seen this in reference to global capability. I also know the Verizon is locked, but obviously that is only important from going Verizon to a different carrier. How does this apply when going from a different carrier to VZW?
I have a company phone on Sprint, and a personal cell phone on Verizon. I just got a new phone on Verizon, but it isn't working (the screen doesn't turn on 95% of the time) and didn't get insurance on it. I do, however, have an upgrade available through my company Sprint phone. Sprint's service is awful in Phoenix, though - so I'm hoping to be able to get an SIII through Sprint but use it on my Verizon plan. Is this possible?
Thanks!
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I honestly don't know but I know Sprint phone went with with Verizon's lte
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Okay, I'm sure the information is all out there, so before I get told to search forums or google, I have. My issue is that I'm just having the hardest time putting all the scattered information together and understanding it. There's too much information to decipher whats needed, accurate andd up to date for my situation. So I was wondering if someone whose done this before could just give me the straight to guide.
I have verizon, my girlfriend has sprint. She broke her S4. I have an old verizon note 2 that is unlocked, rooted, custom recovery and on CM11.
What I need to do is get it on the sprint network and get her service switched over to it.
I know it has something to do with APN settings, but there's so many different ones whether it's for internet and MMS. I basically just want her to be able to use it to make phone calls and maybe regular texts. I got all confused when I saw things dealing with PRL and what not, so I don't actually know which things I need to make this work.
I put the sim card from her S4 into my Verizon note 2 and opened the access point settings under mobile network. There are a bunch of sprint ones in there now, I don't know which one to choose. I tried the one just labeled "Sprint" and then rebooted to get the APN settings to switch over but I still have no service to try and activate the phone.
So could someone please give me a simplified walk-through of putting in sprint's settings on a verizon note 2. I tried flashing a Sprint CM11 rom but it failed. So now i am going to try flashing a sprint touchwiz rom to see if that will make all the necessary changes for me.
Update: I Just finished flashing jellybomb touchwiz rom, it flashed but wont get into the phone setup, says there's an encryption error and the phone needs to be reset. I did that and it still does the same.
Thanks in advance guys, I've flashed a lot of roms, I've just never switched my phone to another carrier before.
You can't activate a non Sprint branded phone on the Sprint network. Period. The esn is not in the Sprint database and even if you wanted to use the phone strictly for traveling internationally, The sim card from Sprint will not work in the Verizon phone for the same reason. You'd have to "clone" the phone/esn and that is completely illegal. I would spend my time on craigslist or Facebook and try to trade your Verizon phone for a Sprint one. That's what I would do.
FYI . Verizon phones are actually in demand due to the much larger customer base so making a trade for a Sprint S4 or Note 2 should be fairly easy. But MAKE SURE you check the ESN with Sprint before making a trade because a blacklisted esn phone can NOT be activated and you will be SOL.
So only networks like at&t and T-mobile will work on my Unlocked verizon phone?
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So only networks like at&t and T-mobile will work on my Unlocked verizon phone?
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If you're referring to your Verizon phone being a "world phone" which does in fact have a sim card and gsm network capabilities, then technically yes it would perhaps be possible to get it to work on AT&T or T-Mobile onl;y but it would be very difficult and time consuming to unlock the sim portion of the Verizon phone and hack it so that it would not be rejected by either network due to the ESN. You'd have better luck trying T-Mobile because they seem to be more lax with unbranded iPhones etc on their network. But in all honesty you would be better off trading your Verizon phone especially if it has a clear esn and getting a phone that's ready to go with no headaches and fully functional on the network.
thanks for the replies
I got a galaxy note 2 with Sprint on it, and plan to switch over to Verizon wireless (I use one of those 3rd party companies that use Verizon lines) and I heard they don't like unlocked phones. I have a few basic questions, please note my phone doesn't have a SIM card. I like Sprint, but their coverage is more city based, and the problem there is I don't live in a city, and big red has got us covered under 4G LTE.
Will I be able to pick up a Verizon LTE service, I remember there was some sort of error with my older S3 and it roamed on a Verizon 4G network, i'd assume my Sprint note 2 can do the same, and is capable of picking up that signal.
Also, will the company be able to know I have an unlocked phone? Or will it assign me a new MEID with Verizon when I select that option, (Yes I know how to unlock, real simple process) And when I go to type in the MEID/ESN for activation, will it recognize it is on an unlocked phone, if so how do I fix that without doing anything illegal (Like changing the MEID, which is very complex, and illegal)
And will I be able to keep my current MEID I have on Sprint, if I select Sprint under the network options.
If you are confused on my wording, i'll be glad to help you out. Also if you know anything about the HTC One M7, will I be able to switch that over too, and would I also need a Verizon SIM.
Thanks for the help, I am not an expert so try not to be too complex, I also perfer to avoid CDMA tool if possible, I dread that software at times.
If there's also a way if 4G won't work to trick it into thinking I have a 3G only devise under Verizon that would be cool too. I don't expect this to even be possible without a dreadful process.
Bump, not sure if you are supposed to do this.