hello everyone, I switched carrier to T-mobile, want to use my Z force from Verizon with my new T-mobile sim, the phone is paid off. what's the best way to get it unlocked?
Build a big bon fire in your backyard. Draw a giant red "V" on your body. Then dance around the fire while chanting. "Release me Big Red. Release me Big Red". Do this till you pass out. When you wake up your phone will work with any network...
Or you could skip all that and just put your TMO sim in the phone since it's already sim unlocked.
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Yeah.. I'm on tmobile, just plop it in thar
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roach - Your phone works just fine with T-mobile?
roach1602 said:
Yeah.. I'm on tmobile, just plop it in thar
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You do not see any issues or have issues with reception?
EspElement said:
You do not see any issues or have issues with reception?
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You're familiar with LTE bands, correct?
Z Force supports bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 13.
T-Mobile supports bands 2, 4, 12.
So long as you are in a T-Mo "refrequencied" area that supports LTE over band 2 (I think), you're fine.
Can this device be used on the sprint Network?
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I'm not sure if anyone else has had a chance to notice this but I recently used the app Phone Info to be able to toggle my LTE when I want to use just 3G and I noticed something neat. I noticed that when on the call my 3G indicator remained on, and usually it goes away until I get off the call. So i attempted to access the internet while still on the call and to my surprise voice and data worked simultaneously on 3G!
Probably not the most sought after capability on a phone but I definitely enjoy having the option.
Make sure you put sprint on the title, and yes the evo lte and the gs3 both have svdo and that's why it makes it possible, on att and tmobile it has been done already because of gsm technology
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jgalan14 said:
Make sure you put sprint on the title, and yes the evo lte and the gs3 both have svdo and that's why it makes it possible, on att and tmobile it has been done already because of gsm technology
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I'm actually using the Verizon version, but it's nice to know it works on other versions too.
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I'm actually using the Verizon version, but it's nice to know it works on other versions too.
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Oh ok well apply the same is svdo
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It may be a miracle. I was using the International Samsung Galaxy Note and was only receiving edge on T-Mobile. I learned why this was and hoped it would change. About three nights ago exactly I was trying to use my data which was edge which did not work at all. I was not sure why. Then the following night I was at a dinner party in Cougar Mountain Drive which is in the Bellevue area. All of a sudden I turned on my data and guess what I saw. A big H+ staring me back in the face. I was so overjoyed I could not even begin to explain. But alas, I could not longer see the H+ when I returned home in the Seattle Area. Is T-Mobile finally refarming? We can all hope can't we? What do you guys think?
Probably Tmo rolling out 4G in select areas.
You can always apply the Tmo radio to get 4G
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Probably Tmo rolling out 4G in select areas.
You can always apply the Tmo radio to get 4G
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that's only with the at&t version. I believe OP was referring to T-mobile expanding their network bands to the ones used by at&t
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Probably Tmo rolling out 4G in select areas.
You can always apply the Tmo radio to get 4G
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That's awesome advice....not. Are you trying to get him to brick his phone?
This is an N7000.
T-Mobile has been working on standing up the 1900 frequency, which is the same band AT&T uses, and the band included in all international phones. They have been using AWS which is the 1700 band. This is why all new-ish T-mobile phones are pentaband. You must have been in an area that they already converted over. It is supposed to be complete sometime in 2013.
I have a similar story. While visiting in Concord, CA. Downtown where the Old Spaghetti Factory is: I was able to get HSPA+ on my Infuse i997. Looking forward to the refarm taking place all over the usual spots.
PoisonWolf said:
That's awesome advice....not. Are you trying to get him to brick his phone?
This is an N7000.
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Yes. That's my dream is to ruin other devices. Its already been successfully done with the AT&T Note. Do some research.
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Yes. That's my dream is to ruin other devices. Its already been successfully done with the AT&T Note. Do some research.
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:| You didn't bother reading the rest of the thread did you? It can only be done on the ATT note because ATT was preparing for their merge wit T-mobile. "Do some research."
Its the same reason that the Skyfire can be flashed to t-mobile.
Post it on airportal.de because it is the only way to track it besides HowardForums.
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Yes. That's my dream is to ruin other devices. Its already been successfully done with the AT&T Note. Do some research.
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It's okay to be ignorant but no need for remarks like that. International note and at&t are different.
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Teo032 said:
It's okay to be ignorant but no need for remarks like that. International note and at&t are different.
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I now understand its not those models. It was my fault for not realizing. People on this forum are so quick to pounce on someone's mistake. His comment wasn't necessary and neither was mine. Simple.
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I understand that T-mobile has re-farmed 1900 MHz for 3G service in the Boston, MA area.
Is this service available to T-Mobile pre-paid PAYG customers? On the $3/day plan?
Is there any requirement for a GBA SIM? Or any newer SIM?
Are there any specialized APN settings?
Any specialized phone settings? "Force" WCDMA 1900 MHz only from the Service Menu?
I have an international un-locked Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100), and a 7 year old T-Mobile pre-paid SIM.
I have been able to use GSM data (2G: GPRS/EDGE) as recently as July, 2012.
My visits are brief so I use the $2/day plan but would like to be able to use 3G.
current reports,
no specific deals with TMO regarding network sharing,
i'd doubt AT&T will lend the networks without a fair price
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Also found in San Francisco -- forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33096754
I have one, but I cant connect it to Verizon. Does this phone is working in Verizon CDMA network ?? If so how can I achieve this ?? Phone also missing the IMS (MEID Verizon version). Please help.
VZW generally will only activate a phone they sold you one branded with VERIZON.
UAxDEATH said:
I have one, but I cant connect it to Verizon. Does this phone is working in Verizon CDMA network ?? If so how can I achieve this ?? Phone also missing the IMS (MEID Verizon version). Please help.
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The HTC one doesn't work with Verizon.
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The HTC one doesn't work with Verizon.
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Everybody keep saying it, but why ??
When I have purchased phone, I saw the MHz its supporting, which is Verizon range from 800 to 1900.
PS Anybody knows the programming menu code for HTC ONE ?
The developer version is a gsm device and Verizon operates a CDMA network. They are incompatible and the phone will not work.
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The developer version is a gsm device and Verizon operates a CDMA network. They are incompatible and the phone will not work.
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this is what it says on website
HSPA/WCDMA:2
850/900/1900//2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
in phone itself I can choice any kind of CDMA
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this is what it says on website
HSPA/WCDMA:2
850/900/1900//2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
in phone itself I can choice any kind of CDMA
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Its not a cdma phone. Wcdma is NOT the same as cdma. Its a different technology. And even if it were, it ISN'T, Verizon won't activate non Verizon phones on their network. Way to spend some good money on something without knowing how it works....
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Everybody keep saying it, but why ??
When I have purchased phone, I saw the MHz its supporting, which is Verizon range from 800 to 1900.
PS Anybody knows the programming menu code for HTC ONE ?
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Read and learn:
http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-cdma-and-wcdma/
Better put your One up for sale, while it's still hot. Or, think about changing your wireless provider.
If not trolling: best thread here.
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I have one, but I cant connect it to Verizon. Does this phone is working in Verizon CDMA network ?? If so how can I achieve this ?? Phone also missing the IMS (MEID Verizon version). Please help.
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Smh
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Just switch to t-mobile, it's not worth paying what verizon is charging you. Then you can even keep your HTC One.
Apoxx said:
Just switch to t-mobile, it's not worth paying what verizon is charging you. Then you can even keep your HTC One.
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I had TMobile, they level of connection wish the best. Verizon in my experience way ahead of everybody. Yes I pay alot $281 a month.
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If not trolling: best thread here.
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Its not a troll, I'm not so smart in this type of technology. In my mind it was very simple WCDMA is Docomo, which goes way ahead of regular CDMA, and Qualcomm made an support from WCDMA to CDMA2000, thats why I cant understand why Verizon CDMA don't want to support it.
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I had TMobile, they level of connection wish the best. Verizon in my experience way ahead of everybody. Yes I pay alot $281 a month.
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Their service, imo, is not worth their prices. T-Mobile is catching up, and catching up fast. Unlimited everything for $70, no throttles, caps, nothing, and LTE is some areas already.
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Their service, imo, is not worth their prices. T-Mobile is catching up, and catching up fast. Unlimited everything for $70, no throttles, caps, nothing, and LTE is some areas already.
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I dont want to be rude, but did you ever tried TMobile in NY?? Its not even close to Verizon
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I dont want to be rude, but did you ever tried TMobile in NY?? Its not even close to Verizon
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I actually have, not recently though, it was about a year ago. No issues that I can recall.
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Does this work with att lte?
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might as well get it from AT&T subsidized, and dev unlock it. They are the same device.
Tidbits said:
might as well get it from AT&T subsidized, and dev unlock it. They are the same device.
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I don't have an upgrade so regardless my paying the same price but theres more development for the unlocked version
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I don't have an upgrade so regardless my paying the same price but theres more development for the unlocked version
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They're the same phone, can flash the same ROMS..
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hello ppl,
got an n9005 32 gb frm uk..
updated it with the latest btu firmware ..
but in.the network.options it shows gsm/wcdma...but the box said 4g.lte...
so no 4g? I am using a 3g sim tho..do I need a 4g sim to access 4g network?
thank.you
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Yes you need a 4g sim
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What the bleeding hell is a 4G sim? 4G is a combination of having a 4G modem, Frequencies unlocked in the firmware, and having a 4G subscription.
If you have a branded device, your provider has to unlock it first with an update.
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ShadowLea said:
What the bleeding hell is a 4G sim? 4G is a combination of having a 4G modem, Frequencies unlocked in the firmware, and having a 4G subscription.
If you have a branded device, your provider has to unlock it first with an update.
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I had to ask for a new SIM card to use 4G, because my old, very very old, SIM didn't work with it.
Don't ask me why, but that's how it was. I used the old SIM with the Note 3 for 2 weeks and i didn't get 4g once. With the new SIM i get 4g at home.
Don't know if it's the case with OP, just sharing my experience.
this is what I am getting..any opinions?
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ShadowLea said:
What the bleeding hell is a 4G sim? 4G is a combination of having a 4G modem, Frequencies unlocked in the firmware, and having a 4G subscription.
If you have a branded device, your provider has to unlock it first with an update.
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Here in the UK you have to have a 4G compatible sim with contract no 4g sim no 4g :silly:
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I had to ask for a new SIM card to use 4G, because my old, very very old, SIM didn't work with it.
Don't ask me why, but that's how it was. I used the old SIM with the Note 3 for 2 weeks and i didn't get 4g once. With the new SIM i get 4g at home.
Don't know if it's the case with OP, just sharing my experience.
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That's normal, old SIMcards are the cause of many issues in newer smartphones. Anything from severe battery drain to freezes, reboots and network problems.
jaythenut said:
Here in the UK you have to have a 4G compatible sim with contract no 4g sim no 4g :silly:
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Well obviously, as prepaid does not get 4g. But the compatibility is in the plan that is linked to your number, not the piece of plastic you stick in your phone.
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this.sounds silly..but if the phone is 4g capable..won't it atleast show in the network options?
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That's normal, old SIMcards are the cause of many issues in newer smartphones. Anything from severe battery drain to freezes, reboots and network problems.
Well obviously, as prepaid does not get 4g. But the compatibility is in the plan that is linked to your number, not the piece of plastic you stick in your phone.
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No it is the little bit of plastic over here, i went to 4g 6 months ago and it would not work till I got the right sim
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That's normal, old SIMcards are the cause of many issues in newer smartphones. Anything from severe battery drain to freezes, reboots and network problems.
Well obviously, as prepaid does not get 4g. But the compatibility is in the plan that is linked to your number, not the piece of plastic you stick in your phone.
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Not the case... EE and O2 just launched PAYG 4g ... still a complete rip off... im sticking with three, who are doing all you can eat for £15 a month on PAYG... awesome value even for 3g, even better in dec when they launch 4g in my fine city
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Can I get a Verizon S5 and put in my AT&T Sim to use it on AT&T?
I think so but you won't have LTE
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No you can't. Even with an unlocked sim, it's only for international carriers. Not domestic
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eyecon82 said:
No you can't. Even with an unlocked sim, it's only for international carriers. Not domestic
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Is that only for the S5? Cause other Verizon phones do work on at&t, just no LTE.
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No you can't. Even with an unlocked sim, it's only for international carriers. Not domestic
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While that used to be the case on Verizon's 3G only devices, it's not true with most of Verizon's LTE devices, including the S5. As per their agreement with FCC in order to get some of their LTE spectrum, their devices have to be SIM unlocked, which includes not having any bands locked out at the hardware level (like they used to do on 3G phones that had GSM capabilities to prevent them from being used on domestic GSM carriers). With LTE, since Verizon uses completely different bands than AT&T, it's not a matter of things being locked, but simply of the hardware not being there (which doesn't impact the agreement with the FCC). Verizon phones having the hardware for all of AT&T's LTE bands is rare.
Thanks for the update guys
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That sucks. I was hoping for the dev edition to work on AT&T. Hopefully, a Google Play Edition will rear it's head soon.