Hey guys, i was curious...would it be possible somehow to get a desire from a us cellular network and activate it on a cricket network? They are both cdma, but i've searched and can't seem to find anything on the topic. Is there something i dont know, or would this be possible?
When i asked the agent on their website (live chat) she said that i could take it to the store and they *might* be able to flash it, but it would be 35-50 bucks with no guarantee that they won't brick your phone. so i figured, if they can do it why can't I and just bring it to them?
just wonderin'...thanks!
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okay, for real, nobody knows anything?
anybody know anybody that has a desire running on cricket that we could pull the rom etc. from?
Well CDMA states that it is tied to 1 and only 1 provider since it doesn't use a sim card. So I would say no.
I figured I would get more varied responses in the general as opposed to Q&A section.
I'm just wondering how international usage would work for the evo? I plan to go to japan in the summer and from what I've read I don't think it could be done considering the evo doesn't have a sim card. however, there has been news about an evo being released by softbank in japan as well?
I couldn't find much information on it but would that one require a sim card?
also if I do bring my evo could I just use it as a wifi device on airplane mode? this way sprint won't charge me for anything I do while I'm there right?
any insight or advice would be appreciated!
not sure if there are any options outside of international roaming (if its even available) but if it is the only option and you don't want to chance being charged astronomical rates for things updating on their own, I would suggest you call them and tell them to put a data block on your device during the time you're going to be in Japan.
bump, my friend is going to Japan and is wondering if he can use his evo over there.
cnstarz said:
bump, my friend is going to Japan and is wondering if he can use his evo over there.
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The software for the Japanese Evos are branded to KDDI and I believe they are already on sale over there, I'm not sure how that would work roaming but you can disable data roaming separate from voice. If you were to go into one of their stores I'm sure they could switch it over for their network though.
edit: I got curious so I looked them up and found this... sounds like them and Sprint get along pretty well.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/japans-kddi-to-begin-us-mobile-service-via-sprints-network
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I have a Sprint LG G2 Flashed to Page Plus where I bought it but I lose Data Service and Have to Disable then Re-Enable Data on a Regular Basis..
My Question is : Could a Genuine Verizon G2 Flash be put onto a Sprint G2 Phone to make the Phone True Verizon ?..
I would like to Make this Phone as True as Possible and realise I would lose all Sprint Stock Firmware which I don't really use anyway..
If this would be Possible would the Phone then Work out of the Box on Page Plus or would I have to Reflash to Allow Page Plus to work..
I am assuming that as long as the ESN number stays the same the Phone will just work and Hopefully Fix my Data Issues..
Does anyone think this would also fix the GSM Lock Issue ?..
Any Comments would be welcomed..
Thanks
El..
el_bizarro said:
Apologies if Answered somewhere else..
I have a Sprint LG G2 Flashed to Page Plus where I bought it but I lose Data Service and Have to Disable then Re-Enable Data on a Regular Basis..
My Question is : Could a Genuine Verizon G2 Flash be put onto a Sprint G2 Phone to make the Phone True Verizon ?..
I would like to Make this Phone as True as Possible and realise I would lose all Sprint Stock Firmware which I don't really use anyway..
If this would be Possible would the Phone then Work out of the Box on Page Plus or would I have to Reflash to Allow Page Plus to work..
I am assuming that as long as the ESN number stays the same the Phone will just work and Hopefully Fix my Data Issues..
Does anyone think this would also fix the GSM Lock Issue ?..
Any Comments would be welcomed..
Thanks
El..
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Thing is, unless the phone was made for Verizon or Sprint specifically those carriers will not allow each other's or other CDMA carriers on their network because the ESN won't be white-listed and they wont do it, unlike in other countries, you will have to buy a new phone.
Also LTE bands are incompatible and Verizon has wireless charging which Sprint version does not, even if you did manage to flash, there is a chance you may soft/hard brick, espescially if you take an OTA from the carrier. So since your Phone is Sprint variant, that is what you are stuck with, granted the ESN is still valid.
I really need help. This is my only phone I have. I need instructions on how to flash my Sprint LG G2 phone over to MetroPCS.
Fagaafi1 said:
I really need help. This is my only phone I have. I need instructions on how to flash my Sprint LG G2 phone over to MetroPCS.
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There are plenty of guides here to unlock your phone, did you even bother to look before posting?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798566
MetroPCS will not be able to activate your LS980 because their system will show it as not compatible with their network when trying to activate. To get around this you have to change the IMEI of the G2 to a 4G capable GSM device using DFS CDMA Tool.
Thank you for the information
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There are plenty of guides here to unlock your phone, did you even bother to look before posting?
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Thank you for the information. I am not as savvy when it comes to phones and yes actually I crawled thru all of the posts and didn't see any information whatsoever about flashing the Sprint LG G2 phone. I thought flashing was different from unlocking the phone?
I found alot of information about unlocking, which is great, but not flashing, I even tried unlocking my phone a couple of months ago so I could use it with a SIM card but to no avail, the telephony.dbk keeps appearing no matter how many times I tried deleting it. So my boyfriend had someone flash it over for me, he's in Cali, I had never heard of flashing before then, until after it was done by said retailer. Anyhow, somebody was hacking into my voicemail, MetroPCS changed over my phone # and then it stopped working.
At least you replied when no one else did.
Thank you, totally appreciate it.
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Thank you for the information. I am not as savvy when it comes to phones and yes actually I crawled thru all of the posts and didn't see any information whatsoever about flashing the Sprint LG G2 phone. I thought flashing was different from unlocking the phone?
I found alot of information about unlocking, which is great, but not flashing, I even tried unlocking my phone a couple of months ago so I could use it with a SIM card but to no avail, the telephony.dbk keeps appearing no matter how many times I tried deleting it. So my boyfriend had someone flash it over for me, he's in Cali, I had never heard of flashing before then, until after it was done by said retailer. Anyhow, somebody was hacking into my voicemail, MetroPCS changed over my phone # and then it stopped working.
At least you replied when no one else did.
Thank you, totally appreciate it.
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Sorry I assumed you were using a Sim since I believe MetroPCS is phasing out all CDMA devices and using T-Mobile's GSM network now. If you are not using a SIM(which you should be) and you are indeed using the CDMA network with MetroPCS then yes you would have to program(flash) your phone. If MetroPCS will allow your G2's MEID on their network then all you would have to do is manually program your data settings and update your MSID and MDN. If they do not allow your G2's MEID on their network then you will have to clone the G2 using a MetroPCS donor phone. If you are not familiar with this then it's going to be to difficult for you do and you are better off paying someone to do it for you.
Also the telephony.db is suppose to be there, if you delete it a new one will be created.
Just want to verify this phone works appropriately with Verizon. I see nothing on this from Verizon's website and nothing more than a few mentions in press releases. Does the lte-a work correctly? Can we access Verizon features like video calling? Does Verizon staff give you problems trying to register the phone?
Can't wait to hear some first hand experience.
wondering the same thing actually
https://opendevelopment.verizonwireless.com/device-showcase/device/7466
Looks good enough for me. I'm about to order one from clove, will update when it gets here if this thread still needs some answers. I hope volte works. Wifi calling would be a cherry on top.
Yup! Having it working on my XZ2 Compact. Didn't originally want to connect, so I flashed the OEM+OEM_Other.sin files from the US version and now I have Verizon working without a hitch. VoLTE is enabled for Verizon by default since it can only connect over LTE to begin with, but no WiFi calling. That being said and it being a dual SIM device, my secondary T-Mobile SIM has access to neither VoLTE or WiFi Calling. So I have calling set up for Verizon and Data over T-Mobile. You're able to do dual LTE standby on this device.
So now that this works with Verizon I should be able to buy the duel sim version and run both my personal At&t sim and my Verizon work sim card in this phone with duel standby? No flashing any software?
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[...] ... I flashed the OEM+OEM_Extra.sin files from the US version and now I have Verizon working without a hitch. [...]
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Does flashing these have any affect on DRM keys and such? I'm going to be getting a H813, but with UK software from clove so I'll need to do the same thing I'm guessing.
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Does flashing these have any affect on DRM keys and such? I'm going to be getting a H813, but with UK software from clove so I'll need to do the same thing I'm guessing.
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Are the frequency's for both of these phones the same? Only difference would be that one is duel sim and the other isnt correct?
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Are the frequency's for both of these phones the same? Only difference would be that one is duel sim and the other isnt correct?
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I believe so. H8324 is the Asian dual SIM and H8314 is the Western single sim. I wasn't checking all the bands but both phones have all three of Verizon's LTE bands supported
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I believe so. H8324 is the Asian dual SIM and H8314 is the Western single sim. I wasn't checking all the bands but both phones have all three of Verizon's LTE bands supported
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Just ordered the duel sim version and should have it by Wednesday. I currently have both an At&t personal phone and a Verizon work phone. Plan is to combine them both in this duel sim phone and only have to carry one haha. If it doesnt work out for whatever reason il just try google voice for my work number i suppose.
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Yup! Having it working on my XZ2 Compact. Didn't originally want to connect, so I flashed the OEM+OEM_Extra.sin files from the US version and now I have Verizon working without a hitch. VoLTE is enabled for Verizon by default since it can only connect over LTE to begin with, but no WiFi calling. That being said and it being a dual SIM device, my secondary T-Mobile SIM has access to neither VoLTE or WiFi Calling. So I have calling set up for Verizon and Data over T-Mobile. You're able to do dual LTE standby on this device.
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Having some issues with my XZ2 Compact Duel sim. With At&t I am only getting H and H+ connection and Verizon I cant seem to get anything to work. What APN did you pick for your Verizon sim, i have choices of CBS, FOTA, IMS and Internet.
So I have some more information that may help someone or may not. After talking with Verizon in depth about my issue with connecting to their service they have determined that the XZ2 Compact will not work on their service. Even with it being labeled as an Certified Open Market device on their own site and even being listed as Verizon Compatible on Bestbuys site and many others. They said noone there has any knowledge of the device coming to Verizon at all and were confused about it being posted on all the sites as being Certified. So i suppose it just wont be compatible lol. I guess im porting my 2nd # over to at&t and just not dealing with it because im sure as heck not going through the hassle of sending this phone and the chargers and cases back lol. If anyone has any success on getting this connected with Verizon please post, but im not hopeful lol.
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So I have some more information that may help someone or may not. After talking with Verizon in depth about my issue with connecting to their service they have determined that the XZ2 Compact will not work on their service. Even with it being labeled as an Certified Open Market device on their own site and even being listed as Verizon Compatible on Bestbuys site and many others. They said noone there has any knowledge of the device coming to Verizon at all and were confused about it being posted on all the sites as being Certified. So i suppose it just wont be compatible lol. I guess im porting my 2nd # over to at&t and just not dealing with it because im sure as heck not going through the hassle of sending this phone and the chargers and cases back lol. If anyone has any success on getting this connected with Verizon please post, but im not hopeful lol.
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I love Verizon but I was actually thinking of going to AT&T myself tired of Verizon having such a limited phone selection. However there is a post in this thread by the name of themoveforward or something who claims he got this working on verizon you may want to try his methods before making the switch
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I love Verizon but I was actually thinking of going to AT&T myself tired of Verizon having such a limited phone selection. However there is a post in this thread by the name of themoveforward or something who claims he got this working on verizon you may want to try his methods before making the switch
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I tried sending him a message but haven't heard back. I'm assuming perhaps he was mistaken about what phone this post was referring to.
I believe carol_vzw is a Verizon employee who maintains this list: https://community.verizonwireless.com/docs/DOC-2843
The H8314 is listed on here as officially supported, but H8324(dual SIM) is not. You could try messaging her on there to see if they can add the H8324, or find out why it's not compatible.
Edit: looks like you've already seen this based on the comments
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I believe carol_vzw is a Verizon employee who maintains this list: https://community.verizonwireless.com/docs/DOC-2843
The H8314 is listed on here as officially supported, but H8324(dual SIM) is not. You could try messaging her on there to see if they can add the H8324, or find out why it's not compatible.
Edit: looks like you've already seen this based on the comments
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Yea the crazy thing is while talking to Verizon support yesterday i referenced that post and also Bestbuy having it labeled as for Verizon as well as the phone being posted on their Showcase directly on the Verizon site lol. The support guy kept putting me on hold and said he was taking the info as I was giving it to him to another support team directly and that they were all baffled at this information as none of them had any knowledge of this phone let alone it supposedly being compatible with Verizon at all. After about an hour into the call a woman picked up the phone and directed me to attempt to put my new sim card (when i swapped to this phone i had a micro-sim from my old phone not a nano-sim which this phone needs) directly into someone elses phone that has Verizon and attempt to activate the sim card on their phone, then attempt to reinsert it back into my phone to see if the network picked up. I will be attempting this in about an hour when I see a friend who has Verizon. I will update on whether this works or not.
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Yea the crazy thing is while talking to Verizon support yesterday i referenced that post and also Bestbuy having it labeled as for Verizon as well as the phone being posted on their Showcase directly on the Verizon site lol. The support guy kept putting me on hold and said he was taking the info as I was giving it to him to another support team directly and that they were all baffled at this information as none of them had any knowledge of this phone let alone it supposedly being compatible with Verizon at all. After about an hour into the call a woman picked up the phone and directed me to attempt to put my new sim card (when i swapped to this phone i had a micro-sim from my old phone not a nano-sim which this phone needs) directly into someone elses phone that has Verizon and attempt to activate the sim card on their phone, then attempt to reinsert it back into my phone to see if the network picked up. I will be attempting this in about an hour when I see a friend who has Verizon. I will update on whether this works or not.
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If its any hope, I had a similar situation when I was trying to activate my Nexus 5x on Verizon. The people in the store didn't know that it existed and had no instructions on what to do. Also my first nano SIM phone, and they couldn't get it to activate. That's when I learned to never go to their stores for technical help. But it was worth it that time because they let me keep the sim card and later I was able to get someone on their tech support number who was able to activate it remotely. It could just be that the phone is new and information hasn't gotten around internally. Verizon seems pretty bad about that.
My xz2c single sim package got lost on Wednesday by DHL ? but I'm going to be dealing with this soon
Well no luck trying to activate the Sim with another Verizon phone. It seems that the phone just isn't in the Verizon system yet.
I have a UK single sim that I'm having no service with Verizon. Not sure if it's due to the phone being from the UK or something else with Verizon maybe. Trying to flash the US firmware but having problems with Newflasher.
If I have any luck I'll post back here.
Just posting for others who may be curious; I was able to get the phone working on Verizon today. Using the sim from an already activated pixel 2 initially worked for data and calling, and sending text messages, but I could not receive text messages. I grabbed an updated sim (says 4G LTE on it) and activated it on the pixel 2, then moved it to the xz2c and currently have everything working. It's only been a few hours so we'll see if it stays like this or if it goes the way of the htc U11 and has problems every couple of weeks. I'm using the verizon approved H8314 single sim model, not the dual sim model.
Interesting, thanks for the update! I'm using an activated sim from my Pixel 2 as well. It says 4G LTE on the sim too and my model xz2 compact is the same H8314. So maybe it is the UK firmware in my case, I'm going to keep trying to figure out my drivers issue this weekend to flash US firmware and see if that helps.