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Hey y'all quick question. I am currently on sprint with a Nexus 6. I have been wanting to switch to AT&T and was hoping to buy a OP3 and use that. My question is will I be able to do that? Also how easy is it.
Shouldn't be that difficult.
You can probably go to a store and just ask for a nano sim card and can get it free. Then call or go online and activate the sim with whatever plan you want when the phone arrives.
You can also get just a sim and plan online, but you'll need to give a bogus imie number if you want to do it before your phone arrives. This is probably what I would do as I just don't care to go to the stores. If you don't have an imei handy, you pobably could find one easily in some photos on eBay. Doesnt matter if your imei is same as anothers, and eventually the system will automatically update to the actual phone's imei anyways.
i have been AT&T customer long time and i have the OP3.
they never said anything to me but in the account online. i see the device stated as "unknown" lol.
i am okay with, i dont want them knowing what phone i use anyway.
i work for att, we don't care if u use an unlocked phone, i have a OP3 and work there, u just need a sim, u can see if ur sim from ur nexus 6 will fit, if so no need to go to store, att will automatically know what phone u have
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flexforall1 said:
i have been AT&T customer long time and i have the OP3.
they never said anything to me but in the account online. i see the device stated as "unknown" lol.
i am okay with, i dont want them knowing what phone i use anyway.
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they will know, imei will be updated, i have seen accounts where it shows A0001 which is the OPO, but again att does not care, especially since they don't do upgrades anymore, they don't make money off of devices
Why at&t instead of T-Mobile? Just curious, thought everyone who was doing the switching was going to T-Mobile since it is cheaper with more benefits and great reception (most) places nowadays
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Why at&t instead of T-Mobile? Just curious, thought everyone who was doing the switching was going to T-Mobile since it is cheaper with more benefits and great reception (most) places nowadays
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Personally - I have an Unlimited plan with at&t that only costs me $10 more than the new unlimited T-Mobile plans, but I have no tether speed throttle, until I hit the general 22gb for all my data. I believe T-Mobile's new plans will throttle all tethering regardless of data used, and will throttle general usage after 26gb.
That being said I do have a Ting sim as well (runs off T-Mobile) and is generally faster than At&t in my area, sometimes over 2x. BUT some key areas that I use my phone and where I mainly use tethering, I don't get T-Mobile coverage.
If I could get T-Mobile coverage where I generally tether and if they didnt throttle all tethering without hitting a cap I would switch.
AT&T unlimited plan doesnt allow you to tether unless you have an unlocked phone tho
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I've been on AT&T with a OP3 for 3 months now and it works like a charm. Just sign up and throw the sim card in the phone. 100℅ compatible.
ikaraca said:
AT&T unlimited plan doesnt allow you to tether unless you have an unlocked phone tho
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Such as OP3?
But good to know, I wasn't aware, thanks.
give att your N6 imei or you won't get LTE and your phone will be detected as a feature phone :/
Like mentioned earlier, just use your Nexus 6 to get your AT&T service activated, and then swap out the sims.
I bought a lg g8 sprint unlocked refurbished for 370 dollars, the seller said it works on all GSM unlocked, will i use it in brazil, will i have some problem in using on GSM Operators?
You shouldn't have any problems, I've got the US T-Mobile version that is unlocked which works fine in the UK. Only way is to test it...
I bought an unlocked VERIZON G8 (also a CDMA network like Sprint) I was able to activate it in MetroPCS and data and text messages worked but I wasn't able to get the phone to make or receive calls.
Hopefully you won't have the same problem. I had to return mine. I suspect the phone app was the problem. It had a lot of options specific to Verizon. I wish I would have tried a 3rd party phone app...
sprint is cdma or gsm?
SantinoInc said:
I bought an unlocked VERIZON G8 (also a CDMA network like Sprint) I was able to activate it in MetroPCS and data and text messages worked but I wasn't able to get the phone to make or receive calls.
Hopefully you won't have the same problem. I had to return mine. I suspect the phone app was the problem. It had a lot of options specific to Verizon. I wish I would have tried a 3rd party phone app...
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juninhoak said:
sprint is cdma or gsm?
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Sprint is CDMA. Just because a phone is unlocked and has a clean IMEI does NOT mean it will work 100% on another carrier
SantinoInc said:
Sprint is CDMA. Just because a phone is unlocked and has a clean IMEI does NOT mean it will work 100% on another carrier
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the seller said that my g8 will work 100% or any gsm unlock carrier, should i trust it?
juninhoak said:
the seller said that my g8 will work 100% or any gsm unlock carrier, should i trust it?
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From my experience I would say NO.
wilpang said:
You shouldn't have any problems, I've got the US T-Mobile version that is unlocked which works fine in the UK. Only way is to test it...
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what about the price? 370$ for 10/10 no signs of use, without box clean imei
Is it a seller from China?
juninhoak said:
what about the price? 370$ for 10/10 no signs of use, without box clean imei
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Did you get it via eBay? Sounds like a bargain though
I should get mine next week from USA for a similar price.
I had read that the Sprint one will work if it's unlocked. The Verizon one should as well. I'm thinking if there are issues, it would be due to carrier specific software?
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I am using an unlocked Sprint G8 in Switzerland and it's working fine. But check what bands are used by your carrier and whether the different carrier versions support them.
Hoping someone can assist. I bought a LG G8 on Ebay from what appeared, and appears, to be a legitimate seller. The IMEI comes up clean on swappa and all other verification sites. The phone IS unlocked and works perfectly fine on my carrier, Telus, in Canada.
The issue I have is that each time the phone boots up, restarts, etc, I get the messages seen in the attached:
1) Activate Your Device - Please wait while we activate your device for network service. This may take several minutes.
2) Activation Incomplete - This device has not been registered with an account. Please contact your service provider to configure this device for network service.
When I contact Sprint they claim that I need to contact the original account holder as only they can unlock the device, and activate it, and it will only be unlocked if in good standing and active at least 50 days. They also claim the only method to unlock is via them.
I was hoping for some advice here on how to get rid of this nag screen, or what I can say to get Sprint to resolve this.
Thanks!
Other than the 'nag' screen the rest of the phone is fine, you can make calls and use 4G?
I have a T-Mobile one which I will sell because I couldn't get it unlocked via US T-Mobile, they wanted it activated in the US and get a prepaid 100 dollar SIM card.
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Other than the 'nag' screen the rest of the phone is fine, you can make calls and use 4G?
I have a T-Mobile one which I will sell because I couldn't get it unlocked via US T-Mobile, they wanted it activated in the US and get a prepaid 100 dollar SIM card.
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Correct, 4g and calling works.
Do any of you have a Unlocked Verizon G8 and have it successfully work on a GSM network...in particular were you able to make and receive phone calls? That is where I had a problem.
Sean09 said:
Hoping someone can assist. I bought a LG G8 on Ebay from what appeared, and appears, to be a legitimate seller. The IMEI comes up clean on swappa and all other verification sites. The phone IS unlocked and works perfectly fine on my carrier, Telus, in Canada.
The issue I have is that each time the phone boots up, restarts, etc, I get the messages seen in the attached:
1) Activate Your Device - Please wait while we activate your device for network service. This may take several minutes.
2) Activation Incomplete - This device has not been registered with an account. Please contact your service provider to configure this device for network service.
When I contact Sprint they claim that I need to contact the original account holder as only they can unlock the device, and activate it, and it will only be unlocked if in good standing and active at least 50 days. They also claim the only method to unlock is via them.
I was hoping for some advice here on how to get rid of this nag screen, or what I can say to get Sprint to resolve this.
Thanks!
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I have the same issue as well. I deleted sprint bloatware via adb. But I can't find a way to get rid of the nag screen. The phone is certainly unlocked though. I also can't enable wifi calling.
Guys, im using my G8 sprint unlocked on "TIM" and "VIVO" the 2 biggest carriers from brazil, working fine calls, 4g, sms, and mobile data, by the way, this fone is freaking nice for the price, i paid 380 + 120 taxes on ebay, in brazil galaxy s10 costs 900 usd with exynos processor
I have to take some of what I said back. I did a factory reset of my Sprint LG G8 and it is worse than before. I can't edit or add/select a proper APN. Right now the working APN has a mix of Metro and Sprint. MMS doesn't work, forget group texts. I have to send it back. It may be somewhat unlocked, but way too much of a hassle. And with no bootloader unlock, I'm stuck.
Are there are any other Visible users on here? Visible is owned and operated by Verizon (it's not a MVNO). They are offering unlimited unthrottled data/talk/text/hotspot for $40/month without contract. I switched about 10 days ago. Speedtests are as high as 103Mbps! Got the deal to get the S9 for $408-$200 MasterCard they'll send in 6 weeks to equal $208. Service is exceptional and the S9 is factory unlocked. WiFi calling and Visual Voicemail work too. If anyone is interested, you can input code wQ8bD at checkout to get your first bill for only $20.
Visible and VPN
allchannels99 said:
Are there are any other Visible users on here?
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I'm trying the service, but I find that Visible seems to prevent the use of a VPN. (I use Private Internet Access.) T-Mobile doesn't have a problem with VPN so I'm not sure why Verizon's Visible does.
I'm using NordVPN with my S9 without issue. What VPN are you using?
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I'm trying the service, but I find that Visible seems to prevent the use of a VPN. (I use Private Internet Access.) T-Mobile doesn't have a problem with VPN so I'm not sure why Verizon's Visible does.
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I am looking to go with Visible, but need the VPN. I too have PIA. Are you using the PIA app or the OpenVPN app on your phone?
Tool Belt said:
Are you using the PIA app or the OpenVPN app on your phone?
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I have the PIA apk from the Google Play store. The Visible apk is the beta version, also from the Play store. I rebooted the phone after several package updates were delivered by Google this afternoon. And now PIA (updated 22 May) and Visible (updated 12 July) seem to be working together. So yeah, that's good news. Give Visible a try.
If you need a code mine is: wNmt8 (Full disclosure: Both you and I get a discount if you use that code. I don't have any relationship with Verizon, aside from just the cell service.)
So I learned Visible is selling the ZTE R2 phone temporarily for ONLY $19 ($20.52 shipped) and I asked Customer Support if I could buy one for a backup phone since they don't offer insurance. The rep said if I create a new account and buy the phone but don't activate the SIM I won't ever be charged for service and I'll have a spare phone for $20 so that's what I did. It will be interesting to play with. If you would like to get your first bill for $20 my referral code is wQ8bD
I am using it on an S9 and if you understand it ONLY works on Verizon and there is no roaming you will do fine.
As an aside, I am trying to change the SIM Pin and require it at boot as an additional way to secure the phone. Visible will not, or cannot provide the default SIM Pin. Anyone know what it is?
I am going to give them a shot. I will be moving my GF from Meto. Metro is getting on my nerves. We cant swap the sim without them throwing a fit. Also, the store employes state we need to pay them 10 to swap the IMEI BS if you ask me. But Visible will let me turn in my OLD iPhone 5C to get credit for that free ZTE phone they are passing out. Looks like they will give you the phone no matter what. Will report back on how good the services are in Charlotte NC. I have Verizon should be a good comparison.
Visible works well in Central and Northern WI with the exception of Marathon County which has no native Verizon towers.
it seems that its one of the myriad of the MVNOs out there.
Visible pin might be 1212
I'm new here and on a phone, I could t find how to reply...
For the person who asked about the pin for the sim, try 1212, that's the account pin (found on reddit)
And I wanted to ask the person who was able to root this device, how he did it? I got the g960u1 from visible last Wednesday, and I've been trying to root it or at least get twrp, with no success... I would love any help in this matter, thanks in advance
Thanks, can anyone try 1212 on there phone? I only have one more try before the phone locks and I need a new SIM from Visible. That means at least 24 hours without a phone.
A user on Reddit tried 1212 and it did not work.
Can anyone try 1111?
It is 1111, confirmed
Light_Wing said:
I'm new here and on a phone, I could t find how to reply...
For the person who asked about the pin for the sim, try 1212, that's the account pin (found on reddit)
And I wanted to ask the person who was able to root this device, how he did it? I got the g960u1 from visible last Wednesday, and I've been trying to root it or at least get twrp, with no success... I would love any help in this matter, thanks in advance
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Has anyone confirmed that this feature works on the Verizon network on the US unlocked version of the phone?
I'm surprised that no one has the answer to this question.
Probably not. VZW seems not allowing WiFi calling on non-contract phones
Motorola's website says Yes, but I can't find anyone who has done it first hand. Just ordered one on Amazon so I'll let you know...
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Motorola's website says Yes, but I can't find anyone who has done it first hand. Just ordered one on Amazon so I'll let you know...
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Please do. This is a puzzle regarding the WIFI. It looks like it supports their 5g also. Can you confirm this as well?
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Probably not. VZW seems not allowing WiFi calling on non-contract phones
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That's confusing since the unlocked (non contract) Galaxy Z flip has wifi calling on Verizon.
Verizon chat support says Yes, but I don't put a lot of stock in that. (chat screens attached). I'm hoping it will at least be enough to get the activation fee waived if it doesn't work and I return it. I bought a Razr from Verizon not realizing it was the 2019 non-5G version. It will likely go back because I'm having trouble swallowing $1000 for a generation behind phone, but I love the form factor.
Razr 2020 will be here Wednesday so fingers crossed and stay tuned.
So far not looking good. I made sure the phone was updated to the latest OS and apps, but there is no wifi-calling option to turn on. If I move the SIM back to my old phone wifi-calling works just fine. I'm going to call Verizon support later, but I'm not optimistic. I'll update again after I talk to support.
I spent an hour on the phone with a pretty knowledgeable tech and no luck.
Motorola has updated it's website to only say "Supports 4G, VoLTE", no longer 5G or wifi calling.
WiFi calling isn't working on Vodafone UK either, and the phone came from them.
The WiFi calling 'app' is installed, but the options in the settings are not available.
Did anyone on any network got WiFi calling to work?
Hi, i purchased an unlocked verizon N10+ from swappa.com . I spoke to verizon over the phone, via fb and twitter and i confirmed with them the phone is FULLY unlocked, no bad debts not stolen. I even went to a verizon store saw the screen with everything ticked green for ok.
But i have tested a tmobile and att sims and they both tell me contact verizon (and obviously i did through the above methods).
I want the option for it to work on gsm (works fine on verizon)
Any ideas what is, could be wrong. Verizon is adamently it should be working..but alas
Thanks.
Most verizon phones have to be on their carrier for 60 days after they are sold. Maybe the phone didn't meet that criteria? And I know for my phone, I've used it on T-Mobile, but I couldn't switch it over until after I went through the set up process.
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Most verizon phones have to be on their carrier for 60 days after they are sold. Maybe the phone didn't meet that criteria? And I know for my phone, I've used it on T-Mobile, but I couldn't switch it over until after I went through the set up process.
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Whats the setup process?
I am going from an mvno to verizon (for a month only) to get their tech support, i have read elsewhere tier 2 tech support can solve the issue. But its a pain.
sammyDC said:
Whats the setup process?
I am going from an mvno to verizon (for a month only) to get their tech support, i have read elsewhere tier 2 tech support can solve the issue. But its a pain.
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I'm sure there is a way. The phone you purchased is a Verizon phone, from what it sounds like, and wasn't on the carrier the full 60 days. So you may need to be on verizon 60 days total. Or get them to unlock it.
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I'm sure there is a way. The phone you purchased is a Verizon phone, from what it sounds like, and wasn't on the carrier the full 60 days. So you may need to be on verizon 60 days total. Or get them to unlock it.
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It is a verizon phone. It IS unlocked. But first level of support cant solve it. I need their tier 2 le el of support and hence the move to a more expensive verizon from a cheaper mvno JUST to get that support...
But thats life !!!!
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It is a verizon phone. It IS unlocked. But first level of support cant solve it. I need their tier 2 le el of support and hence the move to a more expensive verizon from a cheaper mvno JUST to get that support...
But thats life !!!!
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It sounds like it wasn't an unlocked device, but rather a carrier device that was through Verizon. The person you bought it from probably didn't have it on Verizon longer then 60 days.
12 people verified unlocked all verizon ppl. Phone, fb, twitter, in store.
Others on xda said u need tier 2 support, frontline verizon ppl do not know or understand
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12 people verified unlocked all verizon ppl. Phone, fb, twitter, in store.
Others on xda said u need tier 2 support, frontline verizon ppl do not know or understand
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What MNVO were you trying to use it on?
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What MNVO were you trying to use it on?
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I am using fine on redpocket verizon. would like to try att or tmobile mvno - eg redpocket or mint. tried both sims from other people they don't work.
also went to a tmobile store and they tried - didnt work.
it's a verizon issue at this stage. will contact their tier 2 support. I have read others have had success (hopefully they do a 'real' unlock !!!!)
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I am using fine on redpocket verizon. would like to try att or tmobile mvno - eg redpocket or mint. tried both sims from other people they don't work.
also went to a tmobile store and they tried - didnt work.
it's a verizon issue at this stage. will contact their tier 2 support. I have read others have had success (hopefully they do a 'real' unlock !!!!)
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Yeah. It that's a Verizon problem. I know Verizon phones are GSM capable, because I have used them in Japan and Okinawa. Have you tried a factory reset with a non-Verizon SIM in it?
No i didnt try factory reset...
BUT since signing up to verizon and using the service i called them and now they are saying i need to complete 60 days (54 to go) to get it unlocked.
Interesting a dozen people said it WAS unlocked while i was on redpocket (verizon version), and also the IMEI has changed since placing in a verizon sim - howd that happen? Do imei s change or what?
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You can change an IMEI, but it's illegal in most countries. The fact that it changed after you activated on Verizon indicates that the previous owner was possibly doing something shady.
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