Hello everyone,
I have been trying to switch my Nexus 5x from Fi to Sprint and have issues with Sprint recognizing the IMEI on their network. I understand that Sprint needs to whitelist the IMEI since this phone has not come from the playstore or Sprint's store. They are aware of the issue but seem to be unwilling to help with the adding of the IMEI to their network. I still have my Nexus 6 and remember that when that device came out there were the same issues with Nexus 6's purchased through Motorola. I also remember, but am unable to find on XDA, a Sprint employee who was helping members add their IMEI numbers to Sprints network.
If someone can link me to the XDA member who was helping the other members, or provide help themselves, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance for any help provided.
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I was wondering if anyone has actually gotten an unlocked CDMA phone working on the Sprint network and if so, what were the exact steps(for the slow people like me) you took to do so? Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer some enlightenment on this elusive topic. You will be helping a great number of Sprint(decent service, bad phones) subscribers out there.
is it possible to hook a CDMA phone on any network??
i asked a friend who worked at Telus, in canada
he told me that if he would do that he'd get fired right away
same thing when i asked Bell...
Some time ago Sprint announced that it would be unlocking and allowing unlocked phones. I was only wondering if anyone had actually had any luck or experience going through this process. It has something to do with a clear ESN or something. However, you don't see alot of CDMA phones for sale when you shop around some of the websites. Any information that can be shared is much appreciated.
Hello.
I am sorry ahead of time if I have posted in the wrong area or if someone has posted this before.
I am looking to unmask blocked numbers coming to my phone. I have Sprint. TrapCall does not work, I found 3 other programs which I have tried and had to hard reset my phone. I have researched on the net to see if I could find a solution I can not find it. I do not care if I have to add call forwarding to my account. If there are more than one solution please fill me in.
I have a friend who is not an admin but an active player on your website, he told me to post a thread and see if anyone can help. I have the touch pro 2 I had my friend upgrade the os and the programs from this site and yes I support this site also.
Thanks ahead of time. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day/Weekend.
u can try trapcall. but sprint charges for call forwarding.
Thanks for your reply
Trapcall does not support Sprint. They do support Verizon though. Ive spoke to their live support and they say in weeks. Ive gotten that response before about 8 months ago. Anything else?
"Does TrapCall support Sprint, Canadian or UK carriers?
Currently, TrapCall only supports AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users. We are working on expanding our US coverage at this time and adding support for Canadian carriers in the near future... Please continue to check back for any new updates in the near future. " TrapCall FAQ
I'm sure you guys have been asked this question many times. And im sorry if it is annoying but....I just got a hold of an Evo and I wanna know if I can flash it to verizon. I've seen threads that say it isn't possible but I know it is because i've seen it done. If i have to change the ESN or the MEID on the phone to one registered to verizons database i have an old phone lying around that i could swap it with. Anybody know how? If i can get this working id totally donate to the person who helped me out. Thanks guys. I love xda!
Verizon won't activate it on their network since it's a Sprint phone and ESN cloning is illegal in some areas and discussing it isn't allowed on XDA.
So rumors have been popping up about being able to activate the VZW nexus on Sprint..
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/1...vate-verizon-galaxy-nexus-on-the-now-network/
I just went through the chat with two tech people, and a phone call with one other, here's the result:
You: I heard that Sprint is agreeing to activate the Verizon Galaxy Nexus on their network, is there any truth to that? I really want the phone but love sprint service and don't want to change providers.
Vincent K.: I am sorry, it's not possible to activate the any other provider phone in Sprint.
You: So... if I got the phone and called up with the ESN (clean) and went to activate it, they wouldn't allow me to?
You: Even if I had changed the settings on the phone
Vincent K.: Yes.
Vincent K.: The system doesn't allow to other provider phone activate in Sprint.
You: Alright
Vincent K.: Had it been possible, I would have done it for you.
You: Good to know
So I guess that really puts the rumor to rest, ey? Unless you work for Sprint or have someone that works for Sprint do it for you I don't think they will even consider it.
Shouldn't this be in the General Section seeing as this isn't Development? Mod please move.
sanchez said:
So rumors have been popping up about being able to activate the VZW nexus on Sprint..
I just went through the chat with two tech people, and a phone call with one other, here's the result:
You: I heard that Sprint is agreeing to activate the Verizon Galaxy Nexus on their network, is there any truth to that? I really want the phone but love sprint service and don't want to change providers.
Vincent K.: I am sorry, it's not possible to activate the any other provider phone in Sprint.
You: So... if I got the phone and called up with the ESN (clean) and went to activate it, they wouldn't allow me to?
You: Even if I had changed the settings on the phone
Vincent K.: Yes.
Vincent K.: The system doesn't allow to other provider phone activate in Sprint.
You: Alright
Vincent K.: Had it been possible, I would have done it for you.
You: Good to know
So I guess that really puts the rumor to rest, ey? Unless you work for Sprint or have someone that works for Sprint do it for you I don't think they will even consider it.
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Thanks for confirming what we've already known for years. Care to explain your thought process in deciding that this should be posted in the development sub-forum?
Why is this in development and I haven't heard this rumor. Seems very far fetched.
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There was a chat log that accompanied the rumor that indicated the representative was positive that it could be activated.
Given that tech, plus your chat log, I'm led to believe neither of these techs can be taken at face value. Someone needs to actually try doing it by calling Sprint or going into a store for us to get any solid indication, and even then I'm sure there are reps that won't even try and tell you that they can't, even if it's actually possible.
I actually switched from Sprint to get the Gnex. I'm a little perplexed since I'm not sure how good this phone would be stuck @ 3g speeds on Sprint.
you can swap sprint / virgin mobile phones, but you cannot swap sprint / verizon phones.
reason being is the sublock/msl programming is hard coded into each phone and not directly swappable between the 2 networks.
Sorry to the devs of the GNX Forum, just so used to posting/browsing in the Development section over at Evo3D that I hit it habitually
Thanks for moving!
I highly doubt this is going to happen.
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if the radio's where compatable then technically it couple be possible, althrough no LTE till sprint activates it late last year. Just a case of them activating it as the is no sim card in CDMA if am wrong correct me.
Well i know we used to ESN clone the xv6700 and xv6800 and swap between sprint and vzw. I know alot of guys frown at ESN cloning but all im saying is we used to do it and use them on Sprint as well as use Sprint radio softwares on the verizon phones
So, I was reading up on things and from what I've read was that if you have a BAD IMEI phone on t-mobile - it's going to be bad on AT&T as well...
What prepaid services, if any, can I flash the phone to so that it works?
Thanks,
as far as i know i think only cricket will do it but then again you might be able to get it on simple mobile or something.
Mrascend said:
as far as i know i think only cricket will do it but then again you might be able to get it on simple mobile or something.
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Yea, I was thinking Straight Talk uses AT&T and T-mobile - so that's out of the question..
I know Page Plus uses Verizon (I believe) so that is a possibility.. I just don't know about TracFone, Net 10, Cricket, Boost, and any others that may be out there.
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Yea, I was thinking Straight Talk uses AT&T and T-mobile - so that's out of the question..
I know Page Plus uses Verizon (I believe) so that is a possibility.. I just don't know about TracFone, Net 10, Cricket, Boost, and any others that may be out there.
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Verizon and Boost are CDMA phones as far as I know. Had a Net 10 phone years ago but don't remember who's network they used, I want to say Sprint's but I could be wrong. Cricket might be CDMA also, I'm not sure.
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Just buy a good imei
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I used to have a bad and blocked imei phone I got on eBay for tmo. I had it unlocked and was able to use it in att straight talk just fine with no problems. I even tried to put my wife's att SIM card in and it worked on it too.
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AT&T and T-Mobile did not initially share their blacklists, they reportedly have begun doing it in late 2012 from what I recall reading here, so you're really taking a chance in that department. Canadian carriers are supposed to implement blacklists by November of this year as well. I wouldn't be surprised if those were all eventually plugged into the GSM Association's Central Equipment Identity Register.
"Flashing" for prepaid services is a CDMA thing. I'm not familiar with the specifics, but one thing that needs to be changed is the PRL, a.k.a. preferred roaming list, to tell the phone to connect to a given set of towers instead of the one it initially used. (That info is on the SIM card for GSM-lineage devices.) So long as the ESN/MEID remains intact, I can't think of anything illegal about it, as other CDMA carriers could still check the phone's serial number versus the blacklist.
Changing the IMEI on that phone to try and circumvent the blacklist is legally dubious at best. Stateside, some are pushing for legislation to make it a federal felony.