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Hello, my friend from Israel want's the G2, and we got some questions.
His provider is Orange by the way.
He wants to buy one on Ebay and a lot of them already come unlocked.
Is this trustworthy? I've been hearing a lot of G2's don't work when unlocked.
Also, unlocked means he can insert is SIM card and it should work?
Also, if he does buy a locked version. Is it possible for me to go to a T-Mobile store and ask them to unlock it for me?
Also, does anyone know if it will work in Israel?
Another also, would you guys even recommend this phone? I thought that this would be the best android phone out there.
If it's not, what other Android phone should he get?
I own the EVO by the way
DonutGrunt said:
Hello, my friend from Israel want's the G2, and we got some questions.
His provider is Orange by the way.
He wants to buy one on Ebay and a lot of them already come unlocked.
Is this trustworthy? I've been hearing a lot of G2's don't work when unlocked.
Also, unlocked means he can insert is SIM card and it should work?
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Yes, with any gsm carrier
DonutGrunt said:
Also, if he does buy a locked version. Is it possible for me to go to a T-Mobile store and ask them to unlock it for me?
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I would try to call T-Mobile customer care.
DonutGrunt said:
Also, does anyone know if it will work in Israel?
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Yes with sim unlock.
DonutGrunt said:
Another also, would you guys even recommend this phone? I thought that this would be the best android phone out there.
If it's not, what other Android phone should he get?
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**** yes
DonutGrunt said:
I own the EVO by the way
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I like the Evo, but Sprint services sucks. The sprint 4g doesn't even compare to tmo 3g ( I've done extensive testing with my bro's Evo to my Touch Pro 2 and whooped his ass every speed test, execept in St. Cloud we were in the boonies)
I was wondering if the Droid 2 Global will work on AT&T bcuz i read on ebay on an auction for the verizon version that it will work on any GSM network as long as its not in the US. Can anyone clarify this?
Well, seeing as AT&T operates in the US, the answer would be no, it will not work on AT&T.
People are working on it, but it will not currently work on AT&T.
kwheel596 said:
Well, seeing as AT&T operates in the US, the answer would be no, it will not work on AT&T.
People are working on it, but it will not currently work on AT&T.
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damn that sucks cuz im looking for a good Phone with a QWERTY keyboard and is fast cuz AT&T doesnt have any
ShadowLegion said:
damn that sucks cuz im looking for a good Phone with a QWERTY keyboard and is fast cuz AT&T doesnt have any
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buy yourself a desire z from bell canada
I've got the AT&T s5 and I love it, but I'd love it MORE if I didn't have to worry about the locked bootloader. I'm tempted to get a Tmobile s5 and root that. Is anyone actually using a Tmobile s5 on AT&T service and if so, how good are the data speeds, is there anything that you can't do with the Tmobile on AT&T, for instance does surfing the web during a phone call work or not, that kind of thing. I very much appreciate any info on this. I know other Tmobile phones are working OK but I need to know obviously about the s5 in particular.
I do know that I will need to get an unlock code for it, no problem there, I do plan to install custom ROMs on it as well.
kettir said:
I've got the AT&T s5 and I love it, but I'd love it MORE if I didn't have to worry about the locked bootloader. I'm tempted to get a Tmobile s5 and root that. Is anyone actually using a Tmobile s5 on AT&T service and if so, how good are the data speeds, is there anything that you can't do with the Tmobile on AT&T, for instance does surfing the web during a phone call work or not, that kind of thing. I very much appreciate any info on this. I know other Tmobile phones are working OK but I need to know obviously about the s5 in particular.
I do know that I will need to get an unlock code for it, no problem there, I do plan to install custom ROMs on it as well.
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i think the answer is yes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730273
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fffft said:
Yeah, there might be one or two. Thousand. Minimum.
G900T = G900A + two extra bands
Baseband works fine on either system
Lots of existing threads on the subject too
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LOL
Looking to switch carriers an not sure ware to go...my cousin works for us cellular an is trying to get me to come but not sure if it's better then verizon service wise an for rooting phones...I have also thought about t-mobile as well....any input would help pls need some gidance on this pls...
Thanks
donbudafuko said:
Looking to switch carriers an not sure ware to go...my cousin works for us cellular an is trying to get me to come but not sure if it's better then verizon service wise an for rooting phones...I have also thought about t-mobile as well....any input would help pls need some gidance on this pls...
Thanks
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Overall, in my opinion VZW has best coverage in the big picture. ATT next. That being said, it depends on where you are. I can only speak about Verizon. I've been happy since we got root. You can go up and down firmware easily.
I used USC for several years and as a constant US traveler, they did well by me until I got a data plan. Only 200mb of any data plan can be roaming. That's why I moved to VZW. If you don't leave the home area much, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Tulsadiver said:
Overall, in my opinion VZW has best coverage in the big picture. ATT next. That being said, it depends on where you are. I can only speak about Verizon. I've been happy since we got root. You can go up and down firmware easily.
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LazerDino said:
I used USC for several years and as a constant US traveler, they did well by me until I got a data plan. Only 200mb of any data plan can be roaming. That's why I moved to VZW. If you don't leave the home area much, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Ya I'm happy with Verizon just need to lower bill an can't do that anymore with verizon..since my cousin works at usc she so fare as gotten us down to 140-155 a month..I don't travel much maybe to Chicago but that's about it an just down sound to the in laws..so I stay close around me I think I got 7hr out is all I go..I live in des moines ia..my main conserbe is rooting I don't see anything on XDA for usc phones..can they be rooted
Yes, I believe the USC phones can be rooted. Do a Google search for whichever phone you are interested in, and you should find information. You should also be able to find it here on XDA. BTW, Chicago is part of USC's home area.
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LazerDino said:
Yes, I believe the USC phones can be rooted. Do a Google search for whichever phone you are interested in, and you should find information. You should also be able to find it here on XDA. BTW, Chicago is part of USC's home area.
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I have but haven't came up with anything yet that an the phone I'll be getting would be the lg g4... UT I have looked up lg g3...
edit: the model number for the lg g3 for us cellular is US990..if u can find anything that I have miss that would be great I have been all over the forum an nothing yet...thanks
i prefer supersu w kingo root personally and use it as of now with all my galaxy versions on sprint.. bt my gf and i still keep a USC contract bc of theit superb coverage in OK..10+yrs and maybe two drops!! bt nonetheless USE KINGO ROOT WITH KINGO SUPERUSER ON USC!! Never failed yet on their phones LG or Galaxy
Hi, I have the unlocked essential phone from Amazon. Can anyone on AT&T share their APN settings with me? I have already tried a few I found on Google, and tried changing some settings with that special number you put in the dialer to no avail. No matter where go I get HSPA. Nothing else.
WiddleyScudds said:
Hi, I have the unlocked essential phone from Amazon. Can anyone on AT&T share their APN settings with me? I have already tried a few I found on Google, and tried changing some settings with that special number you put in the dialer to no avail. No matter where go I get HSPA. Nothing else.
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You told AT&T what device you have.... Didn't you...
If you did... You're not gonna get LTE...
BYOD... But get crap service
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rignfool said:
You told AT&T what device you have.... Didn't you...
If you did... You're not gonna get LTE...
BYOD... But get crap service
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Really? How does that work?
WiddleyScudds said:
Really? How does that work?
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I read it when I first got the device... It doesn't show in their system... So I still have LTE... But if I told them... I'd be screwed...
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I switched from Verizon to Att and was at a store with this very same Essential phone and we activated it right there and I have no issues with LTE! Hmmm!
starbiker99 said:
I switched from Verizon to Att and was at a store with this very same Essential phone and we activated it right there and I have no issues with LTE! Hmmm!
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What exactly is your point
rignfool said:
You told AT&T what device you have.... Didn't you...
If you did... You're not gonna get LTE...
BYOD... But get crap service
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This is outrageous. So even if I was to submit a return for my device, and get a different unlocked phone, I would not be able to get 4G? I've used unlocked phones on AT&T & got LTE years ago!
WiddleyScudds said:
This is outrageous. So even if I was to submit a return for my device, and get a different unlocked phone, I would not be able to get 4G? I've used unlocked phones on AT&T & got LTE years ago!
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Yeah I think something else is up. I have constantly used unlocked phones on AT&T for the past 6 years and no issues. Even now I have the Essential and I have perfect LTE. Sorry man I wish I new what was up with your device, but I don't. Only thing I can think of is maybe you have a defective device and might think about returning it or warranty repair?
WiddleyScudds said:
This is outrageous. So even if I was to submit a return for my device, and get a different unlocked phone, I would not be able to get 4G? I've used unlocked phones on AT&T & got LTE years ago!
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I can't find the article I read... Nor the webpage that had the fine print I'm referring to...
Maybe they changed their policy... I know wifi calling and HD voice aren't available for essential... Because it's not an AT&T branded device...
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I can't find the article I read... Nor the webpage that had the fine print I'm referring to...
Maybe they changed their policy... I know wifi calling and HD voice aren't available for essential... Because it's not an AT&T branded device...
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I dont care about wifi calling and I don't know what HD is. But I'll tell ya what. I'm pissed. This is my third phone this year because the other two wouldn't work at all. I just sent essential an email.
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I dont care about wifi calling and I don't know what HD is. But I'll tell ya what. I'm pissed. This is my third phone this year because the other two wouldn't work at all. I just sent essential an email.
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My understanding of the situation is it's all Big Blue's fault... And has nothing to do with essential...
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My understanding of the situation is it's all Big Blue's fault... And has nothing to do with essential...
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Wouldn't doubt it. Nonetheless, thanks shedding some light on the issue. Luckily my dad still pays my bill, or I'd be out of there so fast. I hate AT&T.
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Yeah I think something else is up. I have constantly used unlocked phones on AT&T for the past 6 years and no issues. Even now I have the Essential and I have perfect LTE. Sorry man I wish I new what was up with your device, but I don't. Only thing I can think of is maybe you have a defective device and might think about returning it or warranty repair?
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So APN is not the problem, now I'm gonna have to drive to AT&T & make a scene. If anyone has any more info I'd be glad to hear it. If someone did change their APN and got it to work I'd love to know.
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My point is that Att knows that I have an Essential phone ( we installed the sims in the store) and in fact I have 2 of them on my account and they both use LTE. I have seen the H show up when traveling down I70 in Eastern Kansas but is almost always says LTE. Maybe I am misunderstanding the issue here. Here are my APN settings.
Edit: I also am set to Global under prefered network types. Where I live the Speed seems much faster than set on 4G/LTE from my speed tests 45Mb vs 20Mb not sure if that is scientific or not.
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My point is that Att knows that I have an Essential phone ( we installed the sims in the store) and in fact I have 2 of them on my account and they both use LTE. I have seen the H show up when traveling down I70 in Eastern Kansas but is almost always says LTE. Maybe I am misunderstanding the issue here. Here are my APN settings.
Edit: I also am set to Global under prefered network types. Where I live the Speed seems much faster than set on 4G/LTE from my speed tests 45Mb vs 20Mb not sure if that is scientific or not.
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I can't get service at all on the NXTGENPHONE APN. Only the attached phone one works.
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You told AT&T what device you have.... Didn't you...
If you did... You're not gonna get LTE...
BYOD... But get crap service
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I have an idea tell me if you think it'll work. I just re read the thread that kinda explains this. I go back to at&t and have them put a new sim card in my old Zenfone 2, which is micro SD. It is unlocked and I had 4G working on it. Then cut the sim card and put it in the essential phone and Bam. What do you think? Or is it already in this "database"?
WiddleyScudds said:
I have an idea tell me if you think it'll work. I just re read the thread that kinda explains this. I go back to at&t and have them put a new sim card in my old Zenfone 2, which is micro SD. It is unlocked and I had 4G working on it. Then cut the sim card and put it in the essential phone and Bam. What do you think? Or is it already in this "database"?
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Essential is now supported on AT&T.
https://twitter.com/Arubin/status/968967961661792256?s=19
doctahjeph said:
Essential is now supported on AT&T.
https://twitter.com/Arubin/status/968967961661792256?s=19
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You mean 4G is now supported? The phone has always been supported.
WiddleyScudds said:
You mean 4G is now supported? The phone has always been supported.
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Yes while you could use the device on AT&T as many of have it was not a recognized device by at&t. If you gave them your IMEI they wouldn't recognize the device as an official AT&T compatible device. Why some people like yourself don't get the full AT&T experience like LTE. That won't be an issue now. The essential PH-1 is an officially recognized device by AT&T.
So do I need a new sim now? I've been messing around with settings and still can't get 4G.