I have got Sprint S4 and it is stuck on Hands free Activation. I don't have Sprint coverage here so how can I be able to activate this phone? I plan to unlock it and use it with another carrier.
Thanks.
In a another country, yes
In this country, no
If u don't have Sprint coverage there, go to somewhere you get coverage to activate it or call sprint they might give you an airrave
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gtuansdiamm said:
In a another country, yes
In this country, no
If u don't have Sprint coverage there, go to somewhere you get coverage to activate it or call sprint they might give you an airrave
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Thanks for your reply.
Yes I am in another country. Does that mean I won't be able to activate this phone without sending it to USA probably? Isn't there any hack or something?
you can root and delete/freeze the activation apk
PapaDocta said:
you can root and delete/freeze the activation apk
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Thanks for the hint. Tried it by renaming activation.apk to activation.apk.bak but the "Hands free activation" still pops up on every boot. I don't get any signal even after unlocking.
to get signal you will need to program the phone.. and for that you can use DFS to input your CDMA network information manually...
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to get signal you will need to program the phone.. and for that you can use DFS to input your CDMA network information manually...
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I didn't know that. Just got this phone last night and am struggling to get it to work.
Can you please link me to some guide or provide a few links on how to program the phone?
And won't I be able to use this phone with GSM carriers?
You can try freezing all Sprint apps
As for unlocking follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587
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gtuansdiamm said:
You can try freezing all Sprint apps
As for unlocking follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587
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I have already unlocked using the same method you linked to.
As for freezing all Sprint apps, I've tried that and still the "handsfree activation" pops up out of nowhere. And still, I've no signal.
check these videos
Remove Hands Free Activation Samsung Galaxy S4
http://goo.gl/oJtN8M
How To Flash Samsung S4 to Boost Mobile or Verizon
http://goo.gl/d45unr
on the last video you can use DFS instead of CDMA Workshop...
So my brother got a sprint s4 and wants to attempt to get service on it. Can it be flashed to metro pcs or boost?
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steveokinevo said:
So my brother got a sprint s4 and wants to attempt to get service on it. Can it be flashed to metro pcs or boost?
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It can be unlocked to work on Tmobile in some markets depending on what frequencies are available where you live. I am currently using my SPH-L720 on tmobile in PHX AZ . Some users have reported Net10 working and others ATT but I have never investigated this. If you want to see how it works I have compiled a guide that outlines the steps I took to make it work on Tmobile. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610 Also look in the International SIM unlock thread in Development and the GSM data thread in general for further tips.
Also I'm sure it can be flashed to boost you just need the PRL file to flash. Check out this thread.
I'm newbie. I hope someone can have the answer for my question. I got a brand new Verizon Note 3 not activate yet and I wonder that can I use TMO sim card after I root it? Please help. Thanks a lot.
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I'm newbie. I hope someone can have the answer for my question. I got a brand new Verizon Note 3 not activate yet and I wonder that can I use TMO sim card after I root it? Please help. Thanks a lot.
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You should've gotten the T-Mobile version if you wanted to use it on T-Mobile...
Yeah you should be able to use I it on t-mobile not sure if lte will work though
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You'll need to put Tmobile APN settings to connect to Internet and send/receive MMS. I believe you CAN also enable LTE band 4 so you can connect to Tmobile LTE. See the service menu thread on how to do that.
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Thanks a lot. And which tools exact I need to use to root the SM-N900V? Please advice.
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alvinvnguyen said:
Thanks a lot. And which tools exact I need to use to root the SM-N900V? Please advice.
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The best root I've used is Kingo Android Root HERE. Doesn't even wipe the phone.
I just got my galaxy s4 and I noticed that I don't have Internet connection during phone calls even after rooting and putting a custom Rom is there a fix to this
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This usually happens when you only have 2G signal. Is that your case ?
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No I have 4g where I live
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I just got my galaxy s4 and I noticed that I don't have Internet connection during phone calls even after rooting and putting a custom Rom is there a fix to this
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shouldnt be the case, you can use 4g or wifi when on the phone, try it and see if works over wifi while on a call
Yes if you have no internet while on a call its because you are NOT on 4G, or WiFi.
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When I had my s3 this wasn't an issue but on my s4 I don't have Internet while on the phone and yes I have 4G where I live
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shouldnt be the case, you can use 4g or wifi when on the phone, try it and see if works over wifi while on a call
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You have 4G where you live but the phone is not receiving it. Perhaps there's something wrong with it's hardware.
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When I had my s3 this wasn't an issue but on my s4 I don't have Internet while on the phone and yes I have 4G where I live
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That's because the s3 is able to use 3G and calling at the same time. The S4 doesn't have the hardware for it. Since you say you have 4G in your area, when you make a call are you connected to 4G or 3G?
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I have 4G when it does this and this was doing that right out the box before I rooted it so thought it was just how the s4 was until it was rooted
Nemuritor said:
You have 4G where you live but the phone is not receiving it. Perhaps there's something wrong with it's hardware.
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I noticed my wife phones does it too and her phone is also rooted I got both of our phones on the same day
Nemuritor said:
You have 4G where you live but the phone is not receiving it. Perhaps there's something wrong with it's hardware.
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Well all I can tell you is it works great. I just tested it, my phone was showing LTE, I placed a call, and when I was on the call I opened up internet and surfed a couple of pages, ran a speed test, and surfed facebook. So it is definitely something you are doing. You mention you are rooted, did you install a custom rom, which one? Your S3 had SVDO chip which allowed simultaneous data(3g) and voice. Sprint or Samsung got cheap and didn't include SVDO with the S4 because they hoped LTE would be more widespread by the time the phone was sold.
I'm using Sacs custom rom 4.3
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Well all I can tell you is it works great. I just tested it, my phone was showing LTE, I placed a call, and when I was on the call I opened up internet and surfed a couple of pages, ran a speed test, and surfed facebook. So it is definitely something you are doing. You mention you are rooted, did you install a custom rom, which one? Your S3 had SVDO chip which allowed simultaneous data(3g) and voice. Sprint or Samsung got cheap and didn't include SVDO with the S4 because they hoped LTE would be more widespread by the time the phone was sold.
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I'm using Sacs custom rom 4.3
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Have you asked in that forum? Could be rom related.
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No I didn't because my phone was doing this right out the box also my wife's phone even before the root
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I'm using Sacs custom rom 4.3
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Double-check in your settings what mobile networks the phone can use. Specifically, make sure it's showing both CDMA AND LTE, and not just CDMA. For some reason, some ROMs default to just CDMA.
I did switch it it's still the same i don't know what it could be never had this problem before
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Double-check in your settings what mobile networks the phone can use. Specifically, make sure it's showing both CDMA AND LTE, and not just CDMA. For some reason, some ROMs default to just CDMA.
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I did switch it it's still the same i don't know what it could be never had this problem before
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Well, if that's the case then your phone is broken and you should take it to Sprint and have them replace it. Your phone should definitely be able to access data when on a phone call if you are on LTE or WiFi.
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I just got my galaxy s4 and I noticed that I don't have Internet connection during phone calls even after rooting and putting a custom Rom is there a fix to this
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If you have the new tri-band model: SPH-L720T
Then you can not use LTE while on a call. I just found this out myself yesterday. I am a bit disappointed. on my old GS4 I could and this version I can not. I did use it maybe 2 or 3 times over the past year. Oh well.
Read the 3rd paragraph.
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...-due-to-circuit-switched-fallback-technology/
joems said:
If you have the new tri-band model: SPH-L720T
Then you can not use LTE while on a call. I just found this out myself yesterday. I am a bit disappointed. on my old GS4 I could and this version I can not. I did use it maybe 2 or 3 times over the past year. Oh well.
Read the 3rd paragraph.
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...-due-to-circuit-switched-fallback-technology/
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Beat me to it!
Wow if I knew this I would have gotten a note 3
joems said:
If you have the new tri-band model: SPH-L720T
Then you can not use LTE while on a call. I just found this out myself yesterday. I am a bit disappointed. on my old GS4 I could and this version I can not. I did use it maybe 2 or 3 times over the past year. Oh well.
Read the 3rd paragraph.
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...-due-to-circuit-switched-fallback-technology/
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Can i get a tmo s5 to work on verizon?? I've read a ton of conflicting data and basically was hoping someone would happen to know fa show. Thanks
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No. It's the other way around.
Yes, I'm sure that a verizon can work with Tmobile. I looked in network/more settings there was a wcdma option attached to all but one option... i put in the verizon sim and it asks for a unlock code... what if I flashed a verizon rom??
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You will have 3g but not sure if the LTE radios wold be enabled for you. I am working the opposite. VZW to ATT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059