I have been reading the unlocking / voice calling threads about the galaxy tab and they are really informative. However, with the thread growing so long and so many different carriers being discussed, I lose track of which version is doing what.
So, since I am buying one today, I would really like to know which carrier would be the best to unlock here in the US. Should I buy the AT&T or T-Mobile vesrion? Does unlocking or flashing one or the other provide better use or functionality than the other?
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
JT
^from what i have read on here the tmo version is not compatible at the moment with the unlocks;
hence the at&t version is best in usa; and the bell canada version in CDA..
enjoy!
i would go with att because it will be compatible with Euro 3G frequencies also you will be able to hack to get phone calls AND 3g. I believe Tmobile is only getting voice and edge at the moment...
Why are the Verizon and Sprint models left behind?
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Why are the Verizon and Sprint models left behind?
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Because they are obviously more difficult to unlock and are probably less compatible with any other countries network. Almost every carrier worldwide uses GSM, sim cards. So version nor sprint wouldnt be a good choice since they don't use sim cards.
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Would a tmobile tab work in europe or asia?
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Would a tmobile tab work in europe or asia?
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Yes if u unlock it but you wont get 3G
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ayman07 said:
Yes if u unlock it but you wont get 3G
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Yes you would! A TMo Tab still supports regular 2100MHz UMTS.
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Dave
jtorral said:
I have been reading the unlocking / voice calling threads about the galaxy tab and they are really informative. However, with the thread growing so long and so many different carriers being discussed, I lose track of which version is doing what.
So, since I am buying one today, I would really like to know which carrier would be the best to unlock here in the US. Should I buy the AT&T or T-Mobile vesrion? Does unlocking or flashing one or the other provide better use or functionality than the other?
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
JT
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1. Both at&t and tmobiles tabs can be easily carrier (network) unlocked. Verizon and Sprint are CDMA and will not work in Europe. Also I am not sure that anybody knows how to switch these tabs from one carrier to another.
2. Another story about getting voice and 3G in the US. So far the best case for using tmobile phone sim presents at&t tab. Tmobile does not recognize this tab and their broadband device and allows for voice calling.
I could have voice and EDGE on tmobile using at&t tab with flashed EUR firmware and bell modem.
'I'm with Verizon's tab in SF, USA. Rooted with 4Zroot.
Using Droid X overclock application (market) on other extra features only.
GV & Skype (mod for 3G), can make calls & receives with both 3G (data plan $20-1Gb) & Wifi plane mode. I hope this helps.
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Is it possible to root the Sprint version? Can you run custom roms?
Tethering with my Droid X is working too. I haven't done the recovery yet, waiting for stable version.
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2. Another story about getting voice and 3G in the US. So far the best case for using tmobile phone sim presents at&t tab. Tmobile does not recognize this tab and their broadband device and allows for voice calling.
I could have voice and EDGE on tmobile using at&t tab with flashed EUR firmware and bell modem.[/QUOTE]
I am new to all this and just want to be 100% clear.
If I have a TMob Tab I have to use an ATT sim. If I have a ATT Tab I can use either ATT or Tmob sim.
If I use the ATT Tab with my current Iphone 3gs sim (unlimited everything) I will have full voice and 3g function?
If I use the Tmobile Tab with my ATT sim (unlimited everything) I will full voice and only 2g data?
Im sorry for asking such a simple question but I just want to be sure before I buy a Tab today.
Thank you all in advance.
Att and tmobile are using different frequencies thus 3G won't work if you are not using sim and tab from the same carrier. You can get only EDGE.
Att tab allows for voice and data when using t-mobile sim with voice and data plan.
I don't have knowledge of whether t-mobile allows the same with att sim.
T-mobile does not allow for voice and data when using their sim...
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Att and tmobile are using different frequencies thus 3G won't work if you are not using sim and tab from the same carrier. You can get only EDGE.
Att tab allows for voice and data when using t-mobile sim with voice and data plan.
I don't have knowledge of whether t-mobile allows the same with att sim.
T-mobile does not allow for voice and data when using their sim...
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Thanks, that cleared it up for me.
I'd be happy with a TMob tab that had voice and Edge at this point. I'm almost always in WiFi anyway.
I picked up a Tmob tab today, if things dont look up soon I will return it and get the ATT.
Hey folks,
I'm currently on vacation in Spain and thought that my DVP would automatically start roaming when I got over here. Not the case. So I just signed up for T-Mobile's "Worldclass International Service". Still not getting any signal. Am I too late? Was I suppose to do this before I left the U.S.? Currently using GoVoice on any Wi-Fi I find here, but it would be nice to be able to actually call/text in case of an emergency. If anyone has any ideas/suggestions I'd really appreciate the help. Thanks!
Perhaps your number has not been unlocked for international roaming. Call TMobile's international customer care # (i think it is 505-998-3793) to unlock your line.
I'm guessing it's just a time lag before your international service turns on. Beware the roaming rates for data. I've racked up $500 a week in some countries. scandinavia has been the worst for me.
I work in europe regularly and just sold my TMo locked DVP and bought the unlocked model. I'm going to use locally sold sim cards in europe. it's the cheapest for data, in my experience. I rarely download video so I only use about 20mb a week.
This was most likely caused by a certain delay, it may have been a shock to your phone, just wait it out, if not it had already been fixed.
I am planning a trip to the US soon and will have to make a plan to get internet on my phone...
I have the international I9500 and from what I understand it should work on AT&T but not on Tmobile? Can anyone confirm this?
Also can anyone recommend an easy to get pre-paid sim that works with this phone and comes with data that I can get in New York or online?
Mine worked fine on t mobile in new york ... also t mobile plans are prepaid and include data ... prices vary according to how many data you want ... t mobile's 3g is the best i ve used so far
I'm getting conflicting information from Verizon employees as to whether I could use one of their LG G2s in Europe, specifically Switzerland. I don't want to pay Verizon for international roaming. I want to buy a local SIM card and use that. Some tell me it works; others say paying Verizon for international roaming is the only option.
Anyone here know for sure?
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I'm getting conflicting information from Verizon employees as to whether I could use one of their LG G2s in Europe, specifically Switzerland. I don't want to pay Verizon for international roaming. I want to buy a local SIM card and use that. Some tell me it works; others say paying Verizon for international roaming is the only option.
Anyone here know for sure?
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You can use a local SIM card with the G2. All current Verizon LTE phones automatically come unlocked and are global ready so you have nothing to worry about.
Good luck and have fun!
Can the people who have the SM-955F UK (Clove Technologies) phone please comment.
Things like Samsung Pay, VVM, WIFI calling, VLTE. Are these functions working in the USA
on ATT?
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Only thing working on your list is VVM. But it's the Play version vs. the pre-installed version. Samsung pay may work when it launches in the UK which is supposed to be later this month. Ironically I get faster LTE speeds on my UK phone than the AT&T version I used before it.
Barry no Wifi calling or VOLTE?
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