Can anyone tell me if a fi SIM will work in the 4g version of this gen 1 device? I realize that multi-carrier/wifi switching will likely not work, but curious if any data service will work (T-Moble perhaps?).
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Anyone know if this will work with Google fi? Curious to find out once this phone is released. Hope someone pops in a fi sim and finds out rather quickly. :good:
The only phone that will work with Fi right now is the Nexus 6. In the future more phones are planned, but for now there's only the one device supported.
That being said, popping in a sim card may get a connection to Sprint and T-Mobile towers running(doubtful to me), but you would not be able to use the wifi calling and mms benefits associated with Fi without the extra (N6 exclusive) software loaded into the phone.
Seeing the the Moto X Pure is built for any U.S. Carrier, it would be an excellent candidate for Fi when compatibility opens up. I just wish it would also pull signal from AT&T or Verizon.
I did read somewhere that someone was able to get fi working on their Nexus 5, but don't recall if that included the wifi calling or not.
If not it's built in on Android M and all the frequency are there so sooner or later it will. But as soon as it's available I will find out
I dont know if this has been asked before, will this work on project fi?
The official list at the moment is only Pixels, Nexus 6P and 5X. Not sure why the Nexus 6 isn't still on that list since it was the launch device for the service. (I'm guessing the list is limited to what they officially have stock of.)
The US996 carrier unlocked model would be the closest match for Project Fi, but that model is missing all the Sprint bands. So would only work with T-Mobile's network for FI.
You can check all the compatibility of the US996 here:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/WloNsJX/lg-us996-v20-lte-a/united-states
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The US996 carrier unlocked model would be the closest match for Project Fi, but that model is missing all the Sprint bands. So would only work with T-Mobile's network for FI.
You can check all the compatibility of the US996 here:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/WloNsJX/lg-us996-v20-lte-a/united-states
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That site says sprint's ls997 is compatible with all of project fi's bands... would it work?
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That site says sprint's ls997 is compatible with all of project fi's bands... would it work?
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Just because the LS997 from Sprint supports all the bands for Project Fi, there is no guarantee that it would be carrier unlocked to work with Project Fi and its SIM.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/carrier-compatibility/lKrKFAZ/lg-ls997-v20-td-lte/google-project-fi-united-states
Just posting to add that my h910 LG v20 from AT&T does work on fi. The one guy who said that only T-Mobile would work is correct in my case. The v20 doesn't even have the type of dialer codes that are used for forcing network switching on fi supported phones. However I have found some use for this because I have an official supported pixel 2 from Project fi and happened to be a convert from AT&T and thus I had my old h910 to screw around with why the hell not? So to anyone who is familiar with project fi and is also the type of geek who frequents XDA, you are probably aware of apps like signal spy or Signal Info. When I was talking about dialer codes, those apps copy the dialer code to your clipboard and then you paste to your phone dialer which will then switch to either T-Mobile, Sprint, or US Cellular.
Basically what I'm trying to say is that even if your variant of the v20 does have the correct radios to work on the network, at this point I'm unaware of any way to switch between those Networks. That is not to say it is impossible, perhaps somebody can code something that would do that and if so please shoot a message my way. Also you may be disappointed when you find out that picture texting doesn't seem to work, or at least I haven't figured out how to fix it yet.
I currently use my v20 on Project fi very often. Anyone who has a pixel 2 is probably aware that one of the biggest complaints about the February update is reduced battery life, and so I often pull my SIM card out and stick it into my v20. Which does bring me to an interesting note if you are unaware, if you begun your service with project fi on a pixel 2 phone ....... Which does bring me to hun interesting know if you are unaware, if you be gone your service with project fine a pic so to phone.. You will have been activated using the SIM method in which your phone does not actually have a nano SIM inside of it. Now what you can do as a simple little life hack or whatever the hell you want to call it, is call and ask project fi how you go about ordering a free nano SIM. It'll cost you nothing and when you get it you can then activate it to the same phone number as the E Sim. However you cannot use the ECM and the nano SIM simultaneously. But it does allow you to have a backup phone.
Sent from my Pixel 2 using XDA Labs
Now that you can order a SIM directly from Google, will it work with Sprint model V20 if unlocked?
I realize it won't have the carrier switching but that's ok.
I too use my V20 with Project-Fi. I have the T-Mobile variant and everything seems to be working fine. The network switching will not work and will be restricted with T-Mobile service only.. Also, you will be unable to do Wi-Fi calling. Seems to be restricted on non Project-Fi phones. As far as MMS, I've used it only with Hangouts. I like to keep all my conversations synced across devices. I can try MMS via the stock messaging app and see if it works. If data doesn't work, you can try the following APN settings:
Open the Settings app on your device.
Tap More (under Wireless & Networks).
Tap Cellular networks and then Access Point Names.
Tap + (at the top of the screen).
Tap Name and enter "Project Fi".
Tap APN and enter "h2g2".
Save.
Go back to the previous page.
Select Project Fi from the list.
Hope this helps.
hi, I have LGVv20 ATT version, its unlocked. If i use google fi sim, will it work? and switch?
I am trying to not spend a lot on V35. thank you very much
I got a buddy who's offering his 32gb Mate 8 with a 256gb sd card to trade for my 64gb Nexus 6P.
I am considering it but my real question is does anyone on here know if this will work with Project FI?
I've done some extensive searches on Google, some sites say yes with only T-Mobile working which isn't a problem for me because its the only available network in my area, Sprint sucks.
So what do you guys think, has anyone on here tried it with Project FI?
If I'm not mistaken on the AL10 model the CDMA bands are locked. So that would mean your device will only work on the GSM network. Sprint LTE towers *should* still work though. Best way is to test it out and report it to us, since you seem to have it available locally.
So I did the trade and Project Fi works, 4g LTE, super fast and no issues. Only thing that doesn't work is MMS.
So I figured it out for those who have a Nexus device laying around and want to try a Mate 8 or any other Android device on Project Fi.
I got phone, SMS and MMS working and all you need to do is order the data sim only card but you need to already have a Project Fi account to get this to work. Once you get it activate it online, insert the sim to the Mate 8, download Hangouts, go into hangouts settings make sure you sync your google account to receive calls and sms through Projrct FI and your are good to go. I'm currently using this set up with my Huawei Mate 8 and I have my Nexus 6 as my back up.
Just to understand: you have one project fi sim card in your Mate 8, which is a data-only sim, and all voice calls are over data via hangouts rather than typical cell tower voice service?
Long and short is that I cannot get dual SIM working properly and I am on beta 32. Is dual sim fully supported on beta releases?
My issue occurs when I am using a T-mobile and AT&T sim. I am not getting tmobile wifi calling, or AT&T calling over LTE when I am using AT&T as my data sim choice. When I use T-mobile as my data sim choice,
T-mobile wifi calling works and voice over LTE with AT&T works.
Ideally, I want to use my AT&T sim for data and have both tmobile wifi calling working and AT&T calling over LTE working.
Wondering if the beta is causing the issue?
If anyone is not on the beta and dual sim is working for them in a scenario similar to the one I mentioned, I'd love to have your feedback.
Thank you.
I have an H910A that I'm currently running with Lineage OS 17.1 on Cricket Wireless.
I wanted to try out Mint Mobile (which is TMobile MVNO), so i picked up one of their little $2 7-day trial SIM cards. I wasn't aware that TMobile\Mint already implemented the VOLTE requirement in January 2021 (vs 2022 for AT&T), so I'm not able to make voice calls when using the Mint-Mobile SIM card in my phone.
If i were to go back to a stock-based ROM, supposedly this would fix VOLTE for AT&T/Cricket, but my question is will it also make it work with TMobile's VOLTE?
I get band 12 LTE where I'm at on my phone on the TMobile/Mint network and texts, data work on the phone, just no voice calls.