[Q] Forced roaming - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

I use roam control. One of the issues with samsung devices is when in "roam only", they only roam on the 800mhz frequency band.
I'm not sure why this is, and not sure if it's changed since the GS2 (which is what i'm on).
Anyone know if the S4 has this issue?
thanks

Not sure roam control is working yet.
I set it up and when im "roaming" it still shows I'm on sprints network. I get 3g when i force roam (i only got 1x on my e4gt). But like i said, its probably a function of not being compatible yet.
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really hope this gets updated for the s4, was thinking of upgrading to this device tomorrow, and i use roam control to force roaming while i am at work.

Me too. But definitely watch your usage. Been a customer for 9 years. Got the boot letter today because of my roaming activities.

Roam Control doesn't seem to be working yet. I need it for when I'm at work also.
oohaylima, were you using the s4? Do you know how much and for how long you were going over the "limit" before you got the boot letter?

@ oohaylima, man that sucks, what were ur averages roaming?, did u have to pay an ETF?, and how many warning letters were u given?

oohaylima said:
Me too. But definitely watch your usage. Been a customer for 9 years. Got the boot letter today because of my roaming activities.
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Sounds like you're now eligible for the upgrade then
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mankoorb said:
@ oohaylima, man that sucks, what were ur averages roaming?, did u have to pay an ETF?, and how many warning letters were u given?
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They won't charge anything. They warn customer 2 to 3 times and then cancel your contract if the roaming persists. I've roamed about 60gb the last 2 billing cycles and haven't had any problems yet.
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tygger said:
Roam Control doesn't seem to be working yet. I need it for when I'm at work also.
oohaylima, were you using the s4? Do you know how much and for how long you were going over the "limit" before you got the boot letter?
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I just got the S4. So it looks like I lucked out on this termination deal.
According to the letter they warned me last November about my usage.
Never got it though. So around 5 months or so.
mankoorb said:
@ oohaylima, man that sucks, what were ur averages roaming?, did u have to pay an ETF?, and how many warning letters were u given?
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Don't know the average, but with Sprint, anything over 300 MB while roaming is a big no no.
No ETF fee. They waive it. They give you a month to change services. That's very nice of b them.
Delakit said:
Sounds like you're now eligible for the upgrade then
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They won't charge anything. They warn customer 2 to 3 times and then cancel your contract if the roaming persists. I've roamed about 60gb the last 2 billing cycles and haven't had any problems yet.
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Darn right I took that upgrade! I'll be headed over to TING. And since they use Sprint towers, I'll still be in this section.

Any updates on whether Roam Control is working on this phone?
I see the app hasn't been updated for a while, and I know the author doesn't respond quickly (or at all) to support emails, so figured I'd check with the forum.
I never could get it working right on my old phone, but I'm hoping I can still get some use out of this app.

bender29 said:
Any updates on whether Roam Control is working on this phone?
I see the app hasn't been updated for a while, and I know the author doesn't respond quickly (or at all) to support emails, so figured I'd check with the forum.
I never could get it working right on my old phone, but I'm hoping I can still get some use out of this app.
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Not working yet.
I'll be sure to reply when the dev releases an update.
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Roam Control still not working on Samsung Galaxy S4. Come on.

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Sprint makes my head hurt

Went in to get my S3. After 45 minutes that can't figure out how to put it on my SERO account. They told me to comback tomorrow when they can call for help. wasted time and gas to the only corporate store in san diego, and the chick that wanted to buy epic has to wait now cause I need this for work. What the hell.
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AOD_Corwin said:
Went in to get my S3. After 45 minutes that can't figure out how to put it on my SERO account. They told me to comback tomorrow when they can call for help. wasted time and gas to the only corporate store in san diego, and the chick that wanted to buy epic has to wait now cause I need this for work. What the hell.
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They should have been able to call into their own service department to figure it out right then or there. Seems like bad CS to do that to you. Though I'm not entirely surprised.
I also am on SERO Premium. IMHO, you should ask to speak to Account Services, they are usually the ones who had been most helpful when I had to deal with messes involving SERO.
well I'm going back tonight we'll see what happens
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Upgrading to the E4G on SERO was a nightmare, which took me to 3 different stores and none of them could do it. You might have an easier time just finding out what the employee services phone number is and ordering through telesales. Let us know what happens, please.
I also have a SERO account and I have problems going to a Sprint store to buy/activate new phones as well. Go to Best Buy. For some reason they can do it with no problem... Radio Shack can't do it either.
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lakers1fan said:
I also have a SERO account and I have problems going to a Sprint store to buy/activate new phones as well. Go to Best Buy. For some reason they can do it with no problem... Radio Shack can't do it either.
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How long ago was this and where? Best Buy was the first place I tried for the E4G and they were totally unable to do the upgrade. That was several years ago, I'd be surprised if anything's changed.
Go here: http://community.sprint.com/baw/community/buzzaboutwireless/plans
Or email [email protected]
Those have been set up by sprint to handle SERO account service questions, and handle upgrades, etc. I wouldn't bother with a store unless you are willing to take the time to educate the salesperson yourself. I've done that once or twice, but it's never been worth it.
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Here it is from the horses mouth:
http://mcguireslaw.com/2010/11/09/finally-a-solution/
Just for reference.
Good luck.
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DroidApprentice said:
How long ago was this and where? Best Buy was the first place I tried for the E4G and they were totally unable to do the upgrade. That was several years ago, I'd be surprised if anything's changed.
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I have been doing this for years. Just as recent as last year when I upgraded to my epic touch and in Aug when I added another line. I live in Southern California so I don't know if that matters.

Best Deal Around YO

http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Pre-Paid-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-w-30-Airtime-Card/21631986
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Pre-Paid-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-w-30-Airtime-Card/21631986
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That is a little much for a Galaxy 2 IMO.....
but I agree that the plan cannot be beat. 100 minutes, unlimited text and unlimited data with no throttling for $30, you cant touch that. Plus you can use their unlimited WiFi calling feature on that plan.
**** that's unlimited no throttle?!?!? I need a 4G Tmobile phone now! I'm on that plan but I'm using an ATT phone so no 4G for me, and I don't want for the refarming to finish.
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Pre-Paid-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-w-30-Airtime-Card/21631986
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jeffreygtab said:
**** that's unlimited no throttle?!?!? I need a 4G Tmobile phone now! I'm on that plan but I'm using an ATT phone so no 4G for me, and I don't want for the refarming to finish.
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There is ZERO fine print anywhere stating throttling. On every other plan that has it, it is easy to find out when you get throttled. A call to customer service confirmed this. It is only available online on tmobile.com and walmart.com. It is pretty new.......just saw it about a week ago.
Plus, remember, Tmobile just announced true unlimited data for post and pre paid, but this is the cheapest/lowest minute one I can find.
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There is ZERO fine print anywhere stating throttling. On every other plan that has it, it is easy to find out when you get throttled. A call to customer service confirmed this. It is only available online on tmobile.com and walmart.com. It is pretty new.......just saw it about a week ago.
Plus, remember, Tmobile just announced true unlimited data for post and pre paid, but this is the cheapest/lowest minute one I can find.
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I've known about this plan for months, but they used to throttle at 5gigs but I just checked my account and now it's unlimited! Yeah I need a new Tmobile phone now for sure. I get great service here, but only 2G because of my device.
jeffreygtab said:
I've known about this plan for months, but they used to throttle at 5gigs but I just checked my account and now it's unlimited! Yeah I need a new Tmobile phone now for sure. I get great service here, but only 2G because of my device.
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The funny thing is, how could we even complain about throttling at 5gb for that price??? But for true unlimited? WOW!
I'm not complaining, because this is about the only good plan in the entire US. But I'm for sure getting a phone to take advantage of it, Tmobile is the underdog, they need to be the mass sales/low margin company!
unless they changed it without updating my account here's what mine looks like.View attachment 1346761
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Used ones on CL and eBay people want more than the wallmart price and then its used no warranty and you have to wonder if it will get turned off for non payment or whatever by T-Mobile
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954wrecker said:
unless they changed it without updating my account here's what mine looks like.View attachment 1346761
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Mine shows that but it also show this....
http://imgur.com/XGkMh
Great plan regardless. Skip wallmart and get the sim for .99 and activate the plan yourself.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
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Mine shows that but it also show this....
http://imgur.com/XGkMh
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Yes it just goes to 2g for the rest of the cycle when you go over 5gb
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Mine shows that but it also show this....
http://imgur.com/XGkMh
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You have unlimited data... But they throttle it at 5gigs. They count ye throttled as still being unlimited.
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Gvndeb60 said:
Plus you can use their unlimited WiFi calling feature on that plan.
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WiFi calling still uses your minutes, its not unlimited. Unless however, you do have unlimited minutes.
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theking_13 said:
WiFi calling still uses your minutes, its not unlimited. Unless however, you do have unlimited minutes.
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That makes no sense at all, what's the point then for the consumer?
It's not unlimited, it's 5 gigs of data, I have it n
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What about this? Do you actually have to pay for the contract bill or just the $15 bucks? I'm confused, watch the vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW4h1tOAsg4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkatone.android
Everyone that gets this deal 100 minutes... Mann go unlimited with this app.. makes Me want to quit on sprint LOL
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gmangut said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkatone.android
Everyone that gets this deal 100 minutes... Mann go unlimited with this app.. makes Me want to quit on sprint LOL
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I will try that out.
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That makes no sense at all, what's the point then for the consumer?
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In case you have less than perfect reception in your home. Or want to make call with bad signal, but there's WiFi around. Says like in a very urban area.
Its to have better service, not save money.
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Sorry I'm not sure if you are referring to only the prepaid plans but tmo has wifi calling that no longer uses minutes noq
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AT&T Unlimited Data

Is there a way to still get this? (Yes, I have searched for the answer, but all the topics are a couple months old, and none of them say if their way still works.)
Is there a way if I find an AT&T employee who would be willing to help?
Thanks.
Why not all ATT...and get the answer from them...
ATT
The only way would be to get an unbranded device and activate the $10 unlimited dumb phone data plan.
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deadlocked007 said:
What about the first gen iPhone method?
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Im wondering about that method as well.
Anyone know if it still works?
deadlocked007 said:
What about the first gen iPhone method?
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Yes it still works im on it now before upgradeing to the iphone 5.
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rootyourphones said:
Yes it still works im on it now before upgradeing to the iphone 5.
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When did you activate the unlimited data? And how did you do it?
deadlocked007 said:
What about the first gen iPhone method?
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I used this method about a year ago for my wifes plan. However, AT&T had locked the process up a bit. After I connected the 1st gen iphone to itunes and activated it, selecting the unlimited plan, the phone would not finish activating. I called and no one knew what was up. Then I got a call from AT&T asking about the old iphone and what was going on. I told them that my wife had broke the screen on her 3GS and while it was getting repaired she was going to use the old iphone. I played dumb about the whole itunes/apple crap and was able to get it activated. We've still got the unlimited service today but they've been on to the "exploit" for a while. Don't know if it still works today, biggest problem is finding an original iphone. Hope this helps!
I can get one, I just don't want to buy one if the unlimited data trick won't work lol. I appreciate the input
LukeLeBron said:
When did you activate the unlimited data? And how did you do it?
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I had a original iphone 4gb version just went to itunes and filled in the account form and it activated allowing me to click on unlimited data for 20.00 plus 300 text.
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rootyourphones said:
I had a original iphone 4gb version just went to itunes and filled in the account form and it activated allowing me to click on unlimited data for 20.00 plus 300 text.
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Was it a whole new account, add a line, or just swapping phones on a line? I'm extremely curious as to how you did it, haven't been able to find anyone who's tried to do it recently.
I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know how you got it to work
LukeLeBron said:
Was it a whole new account, add a line, or just swapping phones on a line? I'm extremely curious as to how you did it, haven't been able to find anyone who's tried to do it recently.
I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know how you got it to work
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Switching to the iPhone on the regular line which I had 200 mb of data now I have unlimited lte data .
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I own Samsung s2,s3, galaxy note ,HTC one x and iPhone 5 it'll work with any of these as long as u have the original iPhone still.
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I forgot to add I have like 10 other phones lol
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*sigh* i finally purchased an iphone 2g, used an older version of itunes to restore/activate, and it doesnt give me any option to pick what data plan i want. just asks me to name the iphone and thats it. went from a basic messaging phone with no data to the iphone 2g.
anyone have any insight?
Bump to see if there is still a way to get unlimited data.
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LukeLeBron said:
Is there a way to still get this? (Yes, I have searched for the answer, but all the topics are a couple months old, and none of them say if their way still works.)
Is there a way if I find an AT&T employee who would be willing to help?
Thanks.
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hi,
i'm a Tier 2 Connectech Support of AT&T Mobility Services,
but i do not represent such on xda,
based on latest plan rates of AT&T we no longer hold new accounts for the 1st gen iphones based on unlimited data,
we still have the dumb phone unlimited plan,
however it is still subject to activation and verification,
please contact our customer service for more info,
thanks,
rootyourphones said:
I had a original iphone 4gb version just went to itunes and filled in the account form and it activated allowing me to click on unlimited data for 20.00 plus 300 text.
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rootyourphones said:
Switching to the iPhone on the regular line which I had 200 mb of data now I have unlimited lte data .
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I own Samsung s2,s3, galaxy note ,HTC one x and iPhone 5 it'll work with any of these as long as u have the original iPhone still.
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I forgot to add I have like 10 other phones lol
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Not 100% percent sure but I think he is playing.....
1. It DOESNT MATTER WHAT PHONE YOU PUT ON after having unlimited data! just as long as you dont change your data plan.
2. He`s saying for $20 dollars.... Once you put another phone on besides the iPhone 2g it will go to $30 dollars within a few hours. SO I think he`s a joker.
hyelton said:
Not 100% percent sure but I think he is playing.....
1. It DOESNT MATTER WHAT PHONE YOU PUT ON after having unlimited data! just as long as you dont change your data plan.
2. He`s saying for $20 dollars.... Once you put another phone on besides the iPhone 2g it will go to $30 dollars within a few hours. SO I think he`s a joker.
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I know its still possible to get, its just very tricky and I haven't found the correct method yet.
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LukeLeBron said:
I know its still possible to get, its just very tricky and I haven't found the correct method yet.
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I could bealive there might be away, Its just the way the person worded it
hyelton said:
I could bealive there might be away, Its just the way the person worded it
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Yeah I understand. I wish someone here knew of a way and would share xD
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Tethering on the T-Mobile vs. Google versions

I read somewhere online that someone said if I buy from T-Mobile instead of Google there might be more of a chance of them tracking me while I'm tethering. Is that true at all or was it just a guess? Just want to make sure cause I'm going to be getting it from T-Mobile on the 14th (or 15th if some of these rumors are true), but if it's true I will just go ahead and order it from the Play Store tonight.
Since it will probably come up as to why I'm getting the T-Mobile version instead of the Play Store version, I'll explain why. My family has been on T-Mobile for a long time now and my Dad doesn't see why as to not sign a contract since we have no intentions of leaving anytime soon. Also because it's $200 on contract and $350 off.
Edit: I did search this before hand but I came across both opinions of T-Mobile being able to track it and T-Mobile not being able to track it. A final word would be nice.
I'm on T-Mobile and I've never had a problem tethering with my galaxy nexus without a tethering add-on.
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El Daddy said:
I'm on T-Mobile and I've never had a problem tethering with my galaxy nexus without a tethering add-on.
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Rooted or stock? (I've read that makes a difference?)
I haven't had a problem tethering in the past but I haven't used a T-Mobile phone in awhile. I just remember when T-Mobile thought we were tethering when we were actually using our regular phone data and it kept redirecting me to a blocked site -_-
this might help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617066
I have truly unlimited data with t-mobile, so I was wondering about tethering as well. So my question is do I need any third party apps or rooting require ?
Thanks
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Rooted or stock? (I've read that makes a difference?)
I haven't had a problem tethering in the past but I haven't used a T-Mobile phone in awhile. I just remember when T-Mobile thought we were tethering when we were actually using our regular phone data and it kept redirecting me to a blocked site -_-
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Stock.
Red Wolf said:
I have truly unlimited data with t-mobile, so I was wondering about tethering as well. So my question is do I need any third party apps or rooting require ?
Thanks
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Tethering is usually built right into Nexus'.
El Daddy said:
Stock.
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Alright well it seems like I'm getting the T-Mobile version if there is nothing to worry about :good:
El Daddy said:
Stock.
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T-mobile actually charges you for tethering , to avoid the tethering charges , most people root and then tether , as the stock ROM redirects you to "add-on" tethering for extra "$15" a month
So Rooted means no tethering charges by the carrier
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My guesses , T-mobile N4 will redirect you to the "ADD ON " page ,
Whereas PlayStore's unlocked version wouldnt
I'm non-rooted with a UK gnex and I got the blocked page everytime I tethered on T-Mobile.
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I'm non-rooted with a UK gnex and I got the blocked page everytime I tethered on T-Mobile.
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Dang maybe I should get the Play Store version just to be safe? I can always use my upgrade on a future phone and just sell it for money.
Ngo93 said:
Dang maybe I should get the Play Store version just to be safe? I can always use my upgrade on a future phone and just sell it for money.
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If you're going to get a phone with your upgrade you should wait, but it from Google now for 100 more,then get a subsidised phone and sell at retail cost,make money in the transaction :thumbup:
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[Solved] AT&T Sim Unlock

Hello, I was curious about something when it comes to doing a SIM unlock. I did some research and found that there are different ways to do sim unlocks depending on what type of phone you have (of course). In my case I'm running a GPE edition ROM on a i337. Would I use the i337 way or the GPE way? Or...would I have to flash a factory ROM to do it? Found a ton of troubleshooting for unlocking but never saw anything about using different ROMs. Thanks for your help!
I actually used this method. Read it carefully before attempting. I recommend printing it so you can have it to refer to. The *#0011# code is the one that I used. Remember that when instructed to hit the 'back' key, that doesn't mean on your device. It refers to the 'back' button you will see when you press your phone's menu button.
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/c...y-s4-so-you-can-use-another-sim-card-0148110/
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So you had a custom ROM installed when you did it?
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Just ask at&t for the code. That service menu can cause trouble in the long run. Plus theres no known method of returning settings to stock.
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
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agent929 said:
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
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Sometimes they will come times not. Never hurts to ask. And if the first try didn't work give them a call on another day. Sometimes it depends on who you get a hold of.
agent929 said:
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
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What previous post said. But they have a policy some of their reps follow. Some are more nicer. They give it when youre 90 days in contract
j510 said:
What previous post said. But they have a policy some of their reps follow. Some are more nicer. They give it when youre 90 days in contract
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I'm way past 90 days into my contract. You didn't mean 90 days from your contract expiring did you? By the way thanks for your help along with everybody else in this post that has helped me!
90 days into contract. So you should be good to go. Shouldnt be a problem once they see that you meet requirements.
Thanks guys!
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At&T will not allow me to unlock my phone since it is still under service until 2015 >.< It took 4 people to finally get someone who spoke real english and well this is the last straw with att, no longer buying phones through them. Hello nexus.
toxicpaulution said:
At&T will not allow me to unlock my phone since it is still under service until 2015 >.< It took 4 people to finally get someone who spoke real english and well this is the last straw with att, no longer buying phones through them. Hello nexus.
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I guess you actually don't call them to do it. You can go to https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/ and do it there.
agent929 said:
I guess you actually don't call them to do it. You can go to https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/ and do it there.
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Says it wont allow it.
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Says right on the site...
Postpaid Smartphone Customers: Account has been active for at least ninety days and is in good standing (i.e., it has no past due amount or unpaid balance owed AT&T.
This doesn't apply to Apple products (not that you have one, but I thought it's good to know)
So I got the unlock codes from AT&T a few moments ago..and I'm a little unsure how to enter them into the phone..i thought you type it in the dialer but that didn't work. I just read that you need to insert a sim from another carrier...lol my intention was to sell an unlocked s4 so I could buy a different one. How do I unlock without a different carriers sim card...I have the unlock code
No suggestions?
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agent929 said:
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Don't think you can. Hopefully, i'm wrong because I can't enter the code due to the previous 'free' attempt and can't get back into service menu (CM rom)
agent929 said:
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You need to pop in another carriers sim card or any older non att based sim card.
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Some back info first... I had most of the high end AT&T androids and the iphone 5 in the past year. I tried numerous times to get unlock codes from customer service. Unlocked phones just have better resell value. Nothing works cause still under contract.
I currently have 3 smartphones with data share. $250/month is killing me. So recently traded my iPhone 5 for a S4. I didn't activate it on my line. I was looking towards the prepaid especially with Straight talk having ATT lte now and the nationwide release of Aio Wireless but T-Mobile $30 plan (100 min unlimited text and unlimited data up to 5gigs) is what I really wanted. This made me want to unlock the S4 since I live in a refarmed area. I can live with Hspa for $30.
I read on numerous forums that ppl may get a better chance of unlocking their device thru ATT international online chat. I tried so many times but they were always busy. Got lucky, finally spoke to a someone online. Gave them my ATT account info and etc. Was thinking I never got them to give me the codes before. This was just another time they would deny me. Another thing this s4 isn't even activated on my account. Gave them the imei, few minutes later I got directions and the unlock code for it. So damn excited but that's not the best part.
There's also an "Aws T-Mobile mod" for our ATT S4 to enable the Aws bands on the att s4. I'm like this is perfect. I can use the refarmed spectrum and the other hspa+ bands on the s4 and pay only $30/month. This is a no Brainer. Unfortunately. Couldn't get the Aws mod to work because you need a PC and I have a mac.
Took one of my old reg tmobile sim, using a sim template, I cut down the sim to a micro sim. Did the unlock procedure and it worked. Went to best buy to buy a tmobile prepaid kit and activated it with the $30 plan (only available to new activations). I'm thinking the 1900mHz refarmed band is reg but my phone showed 4g and was confused but I was getting 4-6mb down. Definitely could live with this. This is where I live. Driving to work, it showed full bars 4g lte. Got excited so I did a speed test. The highest I got was 12mb. I also looked it up just as I got home and one forum confirmed the same thing. Unlocked AT&T S4 works on T-Mobile Lte.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/292079-t-s4-unlocked-lte-t-mobile.html
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You need to pop in another carriers sim card or any older non att based sim card.
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You have to shut off your phone, insert tmobile sim, restart, entunlockrr code and voila.
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