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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AlpineM3 said:
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?
gigadigit said:
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...
Adapt0r said:
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.
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Does anyone know if it's possible to put an AT&T SIM into a T-Mobile Tab?
My thoughts are this:
My employer picks up the bill for my current phone with data package...
I found a TMob Tab on craigslist and am wondering if I can flash that Tab so I can make voice calls and then slap my AT&T SIM into it....
Thanks in Advance and any thoughts are appriciated....
Rogue9 said:
Does anyone know if it's possible to put an AT&T SIM into a T-Mobile Tab?
My thoughts are this:
My employer picks up the bill for my current phone with data package...
I found a TMob Tab on craigslist and am wondering if I can flash that Tab so I can make voice calls and then slap my AT&T SIM into it....
Thanks in Advance and any thoughts are appriciated....
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I got my Tmo tab on CL as well.
You can unlock the Tmo Tab (to use a non-Tmobile SIM) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843323
and flash the Euro firmware (to enable calls). Internet will be 2G EDGE speeds only, no 3G.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886714
Excellent, Thanks...
Glad I asked though because I didn't think of the 2G limitation. I guess I'll continue looking for an AT&T Tab
Yeah, ATT Tab would be better for you. You can flash it to make calls and have 3G as well (bell modem).
If I use the unlocking instructions on a T-mobile tab and use my T-mobile sim card, will I get 3g/H? Is the 2g speed mentioned above due to the difference between att and t-mo frequencies?
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If I use the unlocking instructions on a T-mobile tab and use my T-mobile sim card, will I get 3g/H? Is the 2g speed mentioned above due to the difference between att and t-mo frequencies?
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Unlocking a Tmo Tab and using a Tmo SIM will not disable 3G but Tmo seems to know if you use a SIM that does not have the correct WebConnect tab plans.
What most folks who don't want to pay a separate data plan fot the Tab are doing is flashing the Euro firmware and living with calls + 2G EDGE (for now till a solution for 3G comes about).
Ok, thanks for clearing that up.
1) What prepaid US sim card will have 3g/h data for an unlocked t-mo tab? Voice calls are not important.
2) To get 3g data only in Baja, Mexico, would an unlocked att tab be able to do that? The carrier choices are telcel or movistar.
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hi everyone, im buying a tmobile galaxy tab, the euro model, i want the phone and 3g to work..
i have a g2 right now and plan on using my tmobile sim[has data/voice]
will i be able to use the tab as a phone and have 3g with my sim? sorry if theres a thread on this but ive google searched and xda searched and cant find my answer.. thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896932
I followed the above link to get my G1 T-Mobile SIM working on my tab.
As far as buying a euro-based tab to get 3g and phone usage, I don't think that will work. I will assume you are in the States. And from what I understand, it has to do with the technology in the infrastructure used in the States.
Buying a euro-based tab will do the same as buying a us-based tab and flashing a euro-based rom (if you are in the States). Your phone will only work over 2g. It really isn't a big deal, just grab Roto's modem switcher.
Euro tmob <> US tmob. U wont get us tmob 3g
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deniro0311 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896932
I followed the above link to get my G1 T-Mobile SIM working on my tab.
As far as buying a euro-based tab to get 3g and phone usage, I don't think that will work. I will assume you are in the States. And from what I understand, it has to do with the technology in the infrastructure used in the States.
Buying a euro-based tab will do the same as buying a us-based tab and flashing a euro-based rom (if you are in the States). Your phone will only work over 2g. It really isn't a big deal, just grab Roto's modem switcher.
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thank you. is this something that can be a possibility in the future[voice,3g,euro tab]?? i will install the modem switcher when im done putting this new rom on.. edge is pretty horrible but the phone calling is cool..
also if i have the modem switched to 3g on, will people be able to still call me ??
Anything is possible with open-source. Besides, look at how much has been accomplished in the short amount of time since the tabs release. I am just happy with the nice roms developed so far and the fact we can talk. Give it some time.
When you are on 3g, the phone functionality is basically dead. With that being said, Roto's modemswitcher is a nice little script.
Euro Tab can not be used with Tmobile 3G network....even with 3G only....it will only does 2G+Voice
I have one, and I am regret having it......no way to turn on the band frequencies of 1700 and 2100 together....for a moment I thought I was successfully did 1700 and 2100.....but no, I did not......when I went into detail of the modem, it said (900 mhz band) not 1700...
You can never get 1700 on any Samsung Tab beside the Tmobile one. I think I am switching to ATT real soon
3g works great for me thu..im even getting h also..just got to flash to overcomes kernel and rom den use roto..my tab is def international my charger is weird as hell lol(euro plug)
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magnum_touchpro said:
3g works great for me thu..im even getting h also..just got to flash to overcomes kernel and rom den use roto..my tab is def international my charger is weird as hell lol(euro plug)
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After Everything I have tried. I believe that your Tab is a Tmobile Tab.....If it is, It will say Tmobile in the front and the back of the Tab....also the model is
SGH T849
The European one is the Model of GT-P1000....and there is no Mark of Tmobile or any Carriers in it....You must have been mistaken.....Even Rotohammer Confirmed that the European Is not Capable of Tmobile 3G....or Please send me your pictures ?
For your confirmation on Rotohammer saying that ...here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871021&page=2
in about device it says gt p1000 and only says tmobile on the back of the device. I have the box too ill check it
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in about device it says gt p1000 and only says tmobile on the back of the device. I have the box too ill check it
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Your device saying GT-P1000 is because u installed the Rom of GT-P1000 to enable 2G+voice. Tmobile on the back is the evidence of the Tab being from Tmobile
Samsung made it Exclusively for Tmobile with a special Tmobile Radio Amplifier.......The international version is what I have now......it Can not be on Tmobile 3G network
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Your device saying GT-P1000 is because u installed the Rom of GT-P1000 to enable 2G+voice. Tmobile on the back is the evidence of the Tab being from Tmobile
Samsung made it Exclusively for Tmobile with a special Tmobile Radio Amplifier.......The international version is what I have now......it Can not be on Tmobile 3G network
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dang iono why the guy would tell me this is a euro tab and even have the euro wall charger with it then.. i dont really understand whyd he do that lol
Would it be a problem using the AT&T branded SGH-I337 sim-unlocked phone with the T-Mobile SIM card here in the States?
I was told at T-Mobile store today that the voice calls and SMSs should be no problem, but mobile internet would be a big issue.
I don't know whether it's worth or even possible to reflash the phone with T-Moblie firmware.
The reason being I have 1 bar or signal at home (or even less when it rains), regular phone with international SIM card does not even pick up ATT - T-M only...
They gave me free ATT 3G MicroCell - got the full bar but in the weak areas other party still hears mostly distortion.
no,it be a problem, i bought my GF a T-Mobile unlocked S4 model M919 and she uses it on LTE here in canada all the time. Rogers and ATT have very similar networks so NO, it would def not be a problem
Everything will work. However data will only be 2G while you are on t-mobile
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Everything will work. However data will only be 2G while you are on t-mobile
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Would it be slower?
I'm currently using my I337 on t-mobile. Have no issues with anything, getting LTE data also
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You need a few things to unlock all the bands for full coverage on T-Mobile.
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I get 2g/3g/HSPA+ and LTE all great on my AT&T Galaxy S4 with T-Mobile SIM. Running Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightlies
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You need a few things to unlock all the bands for full coverage on T-Mobile.
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What are the things you need to do? Thanks. Trying to do this now.
It will work regardless. But if you want to make it pick up all of tmobiles bands you need to unlock aws.. I did it yesterday. Worked fine without it but works way better with it... Didn't take long and was easy. Just follow the steps
FYI you Dont need tmobiles firmware. You just need your phones frequency's unlocked so its more compatible to T-Mobile. Att uses 1900 frequency and T-Mobile uses 1700, 1900 and 2200 I believe. Atts phone dont have the other frequencies unlocked without you doing it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589
Lol just realized I answered your question in the q and a section about this like an hour ago. Go look at your post
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I'm a straight talk user living in the USA. For me to continue using straight talk what phone do you recommend? Should I get the AT&T or T-Mobile version of the S5?
My S3 is an AT&T version.
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I'm a straight talk user living in the USA. For me to continue using straight talk what phone do you recommend? Should I get the AT&T or T-Mobile version of the S5?
My S3 is an AT&T version.
Thanks.
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T-mobile..has unlocked bootloader
What about HPSA+ and 4G/LTE on T-mobile?
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T-mobile..has unlocked bootloader
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Thanks. I had read some message traffic that says AT&T version would be able to fully use 4G/LTE networks while T-mobile is limited to HPSA+? Originally I thought those were two different names for the same thing (AT&T calls LTE, HPSA+) but apparently they are different. Doesn't LTE provide better speeds than HPSA+?
Also for my S3, I have a Straight Talk AT&T SIM. Do I need a different SIM for Straight Talk using the T-mobile version of the S5?
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Thanks. I had read some message traffic that says AT&T version would be able to fully use 4G/LTE networks while T-mobile is limited to HPSA+? Originally I thought those were two different names for the same thing (AT&T calls LTE, HPSA+) but apparently they are different. Doesn't LTE provide better speeds than HPSA+?
Also for my S3, I have a Straight Talk AT&T SIM. Do I need a different SIM for Straight Talk using the T-mobile version of the S5?
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T-Mobile does provide LTE speeds as well but straight talk's T-Mobile is only 3G so your best bet is to get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it and use straight talk's AT&T Sim card you currently have (given that it's a micro Sim card)
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If i have a tmo s5 that i want to use with straight talks at&t sim do i need to buy the unlock code or can i just flash an international Rom?
And either way would i get full LTE?
Thanx
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T-MOBILE S7 Edge works on Verizon, ATT with unlocked Sim card! I also have LTE on All 3 Networks.
First question is how did you get your phone unlocked? I thought tmobile made you wait 45 days before they would unlock the phone
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First question is how did you get your phone unlocked? I thought tmobile made you wait 45 days before they would unlock the phone
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A lot of times if the phone is paid off, it'll unlock as long as it meets 1 requirement.
Sweet Verizon is super fast and coverage is virtually anywhere.
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T-MOBILE S7 Edge works on Verizon, ATT with unlocked Sim card! I also have LTE on All 3 Networks.
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Does it have CDMA support?
I am able to make calls. I'm not sure because I use dialpad for all of my calls.
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I said that I was going over seas for a trip. Then the device unlock app was activated.
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Verizon uses a lte sim card for data only. There will not be(shouldnt be anyway) any call support because the 935t does not have cdma, unless verizon is using different bands on newer devices like tmobile(band 12 - 700a)
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T-MOBILE S7 Edge works on Verizon, ATT with unlocked Sim card! I also have LTE on All 3 Networks.
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I unlocked my T-Mobile S7 Edge, I cant make it connect to Verizon network for some reason, when did you buy the phone and how did you unlock it? any special things you need to do?
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I am able to make calls. I'm not sure because I use dialpad for all of my calls.
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can you show us the steps I just tried to add my unlocked sm-935t to. Verizon and they tried to add the imei but it's not in there system do you think if I flash sm-935u will it work ??
help
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how did you get sm-g935t to work in verizon please help me i have my s7 edge unlocked from t-mobile and i am trying to used it on verizon