I can't find any info on this phone model what is the carrier and is it capable of being used with GSM sim card if unlocked ?
JDMJAY said:
I can't find any info on this phone model what is the carrier and is it capable of being used with GSM sim card if unlocked ?
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I believe this is a Cspire phone. Cspire is a CDMA network, so I doubt it could be used with a GSM sim.
Edit: After further research, it seems it's used on more than one smaller network. I saw one google entry indicating that Illinois Valley Cellular (?) also uses this model.
anyone know how to flash stock or root this model???
It's also used in Ntelos and Frawg
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I am interested in getting the Verizon model for how cheap it is. Is it possible to sim unlock the Verizon model to use on T-mobile?
I know someone is offering a boot unlocks and regular sim unlocks with GSM models. Not sure if it will work with the CDMA model.
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He said he can unlock Verizon locked Plays as well.
He just said on the 12th page post of his unlocking forum that the GSM baseband isnt supported.
"Originally Posted by mightytharos
Hello,
I am still wondering if the root process allows the XPERIA PLAY from Verizon (cdma version) to be used as a World phone (by putting a sim card in the slot). I'd appreciate if you guys can tell me if this is possible.
Thank you
I think @netorino is right, baseband doesnt allow gsm networks."
I am just asking and double making sure cause I kept seeing people using the word "unlocked". And I know unlocked has multiple meanings. (boot, sim,ect)
I come from HD2 XDA.
joeminati said:
I am interested in getting the Verizon model for how cheap it is. Is it possible to sim unlock the Verizon model to use on T-mobile?
I know someone is offering a boot unlocks and regular sim unlocks with GSM models. Not sure if it will work with the CDMA model.
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Don't quote me...but I think you would be better off getting the AT&T play as its gsm as is T-mob, while Verizon is cdma.
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joeminati said:
I am interested in getting the Verizon model for how cheap it is. Is it possible to sim unlock the Verizon model to use on T-mobile?
I know someone is offering a boot unlocks and regular sim unlocks with GSM models. Not sure if it will work with the CDMA model.
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Quick answer? NO, absolutely not.
Longer answer?
Basically the SIM Slot seems to be physically uncoupled from the chassis. Further, the chipset that would be running the GSM is replaced with one for the CDMA. Whether it can function as both is a question, but the chip is actually different (from my teardown to look, the chip numbering is different from the tech/repair manuals).
I would, in general, assume that no phone that is on Verizon (unless it specifically says "World phone" or "World Edition") can be used on T-Mobile. CDMA vs GSM silliness. Different frequencies, different methods, different technologies.
So while the bootloader unlcok could work for the CDMA model, the SIM-unlock wouldn't.
Interestingly enough, there are still traces of the GSM code in the phone's diagnostic menus though.
i have a friend that has a phone repair shop in my hometown. i called him when i found a play that is cdma thru verizon. it is a world phone and has a sim card slot. he said that as long as its a world phone version it can be unlocked for gsm use in the united states. idk im getting one tonight and im gonna tinker with it and once i get it all going i will let everyone know on here if it can in fact be unlocked for gsm use in the US.
Well???
darkkarny717 said:
i have a friend that has a phone repair shop in my hometown. i called him when i found a play that is cdma thru verizon. it is a world phone and has a sim card slot. he said that as long as its a world phone version it can be unlocked for gsm use in the united states. idk im getting one tonight and im gonna tinker with it and once i get it all going i will let everyone know on here if it can in fact be unlocked for gsm use in the US.
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Well did your tinkering work?
starboi4eva said:
Well did your tinkering work?
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well turns out that the phone ended up not having a sim card slot and the person that i was supposed to purchase it from had no clue about anything. i did not end up buying this device. sorry!!!!
This was stated years ago, the R800x has a sim card slot but it is turned off on a hardware level. It is a non-functioning sim slot.
hey I'm new to the forums and rooting and I'm trying to unlock my Sprint SPH-L710 so that I can use it on a carrier outside of the states. If this thread has already been started sorry for the redundant post, if not can someone post how to unlock a SPH-L710 4.1.2 from Sprint so that I can use it in Canada please.
The Sprint S3 is a CDMA device, and not GSM. There is nothing to unlock for use in Canada. It doesn't accept a SIM card (though there is one embedded for LTE purposes in the U.S).
LordLugard said:
The Sprint S3 is a CDMA device, and not GSM. There is nothing to unlock for use in Canada. It doesn't accept a SIM card (though there is one embedded for LTE purposes in the U.S).
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ok interesting, I was told that I could use it on a network here in Canada that also uses CDMA as long as it was unlocked but maybe they thought that I had the GSM version.
Skier206 said:
ok interesting, I was told that I could use it on a network here in Canada that also uses CDMA as long as it was unlocked but maybe they thought that I had the GSM version.
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You might have to flash it to the carrier.
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Hi there, I've been looking for this answer all over the internet but it isn't clear to me yet...
Is it possible to unlock a Spring LG Optimus G LS LS970 for use in another country GSM carrier?
I understand that this phone have a micro sim slot and support both Quad Band GSM & HSDPA, and some listings in ebay says that it can be flashed to metro pcs or crickett, also some sites on the net sells the unlock codes for this phone. Thanks in advance...
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Hi there, I've been looking for this answer all over the internet but it isn't clear to me yet...
Is it possible to unlock a Spring LG Optimus G LS LS970 for use in another country GSM carrier?
I understand that this phone have a micro sim slot and support both Quad Band GSM & HSDPA, and some listings in ebay says that it can be flashed to metro pcs or crickett, also some sites on the net sells the unlock codes for this phone. Thanks in advance...
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they figured out the hardware part but i dont think they have the software capable for it yet. here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043604&highlight=sim+mod
javskies said:
they figured out the hardware part but i dont think they have the software capable for it yet. here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043604&highlight=sim+mod
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You would have to have a rom, or software for the sim card to properly pass calls over a GSM network. If you don't want to use sprint, your best off unlocking the device and taking it to metro or boost.
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You would have to have a rom, or software for the sim card to properly pass calls over a GSM network. If you don't want to use sprint, your best off unlocking the device and taking it to metro or boost.
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So basically if I do the sim mod and install the correct ROM I'll be able to make calls over any GSM network worldwide?
No ROM currently supports this. Once I get the LGOG off my account I'll play with it.
I couldn't help but say that Boost is Sprint's prepaid option.
Metro isn't the move either, everyone I know who's had it was absolutely furious with their phones and service.
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I don't think...
I'm pretty sure the Sprint Optimus G does not have a Micro-SIM slot whatsoever. I have done some research and looked all over my phone and there is no spot there a SIM card would go.
I believe you may be talking about the AT&T version of the phone.
If that is so, I would recommend having a mod move it to the proper forum.
senses3 said:
I'm pretty sure the Sprint Optimus G does not have a Micro-SIM slot whatsoever. I have done some research and looked all over my phone and there is no spot there a SIM card would go.
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There's no slot for one, but if you tear the phone apart, there is a spot where a micro SIM can be soldered directly to the board so the phone detects it. Check out the link posted earlier in this thread if you're interested. Nobody's gotten it fully-working yet, but the capability is there...
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Morningstar said:
There's no slot for one, but if you tear the phone apart, there is a spot where a micro SIM can be soldered directly to the board so the phone detects it. Check out the link posted earlier in this thread if you're interested. Nobody's gotten it fully-working yet, but the capability is there...
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So what's the point? Sprint isn't GSM so the only use for a SIM card would be to save numbers, no? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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senses3 said:
So what's the point? Sprint isn't GSM so the only use for a SIM card would be to save numbers, no? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You are partially wrong, If the phone was to be unlocked to another carrier than the SIM card would not only be used for contacts storage but to allow GSM Service on that specific network. For example if I used the SIM mod and unlocked the phone to Tmobile (since they are a GSM based network) than the phone is required to have a SIM for the GSM service and contact storage or you could just use your Gmail Account for your contacts back-up. ( I think that is what it is, Don't hold me to it though)
My S3 mini broke. Now I thought to get an S4 mini, but I can't figure out which one would be the right one.
I am using a plan in the US, ultra mobile, which is on the T-mobile network I think. I also often use my cellphone
abroad with other sim cards. I've seen that there is a 16GB version available - SCH-I435 from Verizon.
I can't figure out what bands this phone uses.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Mini has no info on the bands.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SCH-I435ZKAVZW-specs says:
LTE: Bands 4/13 CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev A. 850/1900 MHz.
Are there any other 16GB versions? What about root/rom? Any significant differences? Which would you recommend?
Its more like do you want LTE or 3g support, any international unlocked version will support all bands
Afaik verizon its CDMA and dont use a sim card therefore can't switch sim
fburgos said:
Its more like do you want LTE or 3g support, any international unlocked version will support all bands
Afaik verizon its CDMA and dont use a sim card therefore can't switch sim
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I see. That would be bad. So the verison one can not switch SIM? Which means it can't be used in europe?
This post implies that there is some kind of SIM on the SCH-I435. But I don't exactly understand what works and what doesn't.
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I see. That would be bad. So the verison one can not switch SIM? Which means it can't be used in europe?
This post implies that there is some kind of SIM on the SCH-I435. But I don't exactly understand what works and what doesn't.
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Well Im really not sureim not in the us, but I remember a friend had a Verizon phone and can't be enabled in my country because didn't have Sim slot and all carriers have Sim buy was months ago that could have changed
If the info is of any help, I have a GT-I9195 model (currently connected to Spark, NZ) that claims to have 16G of memory and, in this case at least, is unlocked. It takes a mini-SIM, but that's not unusual now days.
Given that most phones in NZ are sold unlocked and people expect to be able to swap SIMs from one phone to another as well as take their current phones to another network, I'm guessing it supports most bands.
Mike_NZ said:
If the info is of any help, I have a GT-I9195 model (currently connected to Spark, NZ) that claims to have 16G of memory and, in this case at least, is unlocked. It takes a mini-SIM, but that's not unusual now days.
Given that most phones in NZ are sold unlocked and people expect to be able to swap SIMs from one phone to another as well as take their current phones to another network, I'm guessing it supports most bands.
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Thank you! I'll get that model then.
I purchased this model of phone through Best Buys online retailer. They misadvertised the phone model and sent me this SM-N976V.
The phone seems to work fine aside from the fact that it doesn't show the 5G network here. I confirmed with Telus that their network is operational.
Does anyone know why it isn't working with this phone or if there's some sort of workaround?
I Googled that model. It came up Verizon. It also came up that a ton of people had issues with it and the 5G network. Something about that phone came out in 2019 and it isn't compatible with the new 5G network. You might want to talk to tech support.
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I Googled that model. It came up Verizon. It also came up that a ton of people had issues with it and the 5G network. Something about that phone came out in 2019 and it isn't compatible with the new 5G network. You might want to talk to tech support.
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That's the problem, it's a Verizon model. The phone was advertised as just a SM-N976 and they just sent me this Verizon model instead.
I am wondering if there's some way to remove the Verizon software to make it just a plain universal model.
Canadian8675309 said:
That's the problem, it's a Verizon model. The phone was advertised as just a SM-N976 and they just sent me this Verizon model instead.
I am wondering if there's some way to remove the Verizon software to make it just a plain universal model.
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I have yet to find anything to open a Verizon phone to make it universal. Verizon is on the CDMA network and say AT&T is on the GSM network. So I don't know if it's in the phone or sim card that makes the phone universal.
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I have yet to find anything to open a Verizon phone to make it universal. Verizon is on the CDMA network and say AT&T is on the GSM network. So I don't know if it's in the phone or sim card that makes the phone universal.
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Ok thank you.
HyperChick said:
I have yet to find anything to open a Verizon phone to make it universal. Verizon is on the CDMA network and say AT&T is on the GSM network. So I don't know if it's in the phone or sim card that makes the phone universal.
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Look into changing the CSC to GCF instead of VZW and (for my n976v with one ui 3.1 &hiddenmenu) it took all of verizons bloat off apon sim change.