the forum doesn't show any support for this type of galaxy s4, i bought it brand new un activated un touched for 500$ i need help unlocking it for international use, I am overseas fighting for our country and I need to unlock this phone to use to call my wife and kids anyone with a kind heart help a 10 year vet?
help unlocking
send me an email and i can help you. [email protected]
and what carrier is your galaxy locked to? (AT&T. Verizon or Sprint)
gemcityx said:
send me an email and i can help you. [email protected]
and what carrier is your galaxy locked to? (AT&T. Verizon or Sprint)
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Based on Model will either be US Cellular, C-Spire or Cricket.
Looking at build.prop will confirm.
can't believe i got screwed out of 500$ ...
freshkid87 said:
can't believe i got screwed out of 500$ ...
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You need to be sure to look at the phone and confirm its SPH-L720 which is the sprint version.
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daniel4653 said:
You need to be sure to look at the phone and confirm its SPH-L720 which is the sprint version.
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Sch-r970
freshkid87 said:
Sch-r970
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I meant before you shelled out $500.
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I did a search and found nothing on the GT Note using simple Mobile.
Has anyone tried this as yet, and can you tell us what the speeds are like so far.
And what package did you go with.
Looks like they use T-Mobile's network, which means nothing over EDGE speeds.
I'm running one of the AT&T MVNOs on a trial basis and so far I have not been disappointed. I am loathe to give up my T-Mobile plan but unless there's a breakthrough in getting 1700/2100 AWS working on this thing I might have to make the move permanently.
AT&T GoPhone offers unlimited everything for $50 a month pay-as-you-go fyi.
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AT&T GoPhone offers unlimited everything for $50 a month pay-as-you-go fyi.
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Go phone sim cards are locked to the phone now. Unless you can convince AT&T to give you a new unlocked one it doesn't work.
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Looks like they use T-Mobile's network, which means nothing over EDGE speeds.
I'm running one of the AT&T MVNOs on a trial basis and so far I have not been disappointed. I am loathe to give up my T-Mobile plan but unless there's a breakthrough in getting 1700/2100 AWS working on this thing I might have to make the move permanently.
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Are you sure I thought it was AT&T they were using.
Edit: your right it is t-mobile. Sicks
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I know this is old.....but just wanted to update it. I am using AT&T version with Simple Mobile now. The internet speed sucks big time. On speed test, i am consistently getting 25kb/s. With that speed, I am changing to the International Note next week....
yellowpad said:
I know this is old.....but just wanted to update it. I am using AT&T version with Simple Mobile now. The internet speed sucks big time. On speed test, i am consistently getting 25kb/s. With that speed, I am changing to the International Note next week....
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You can flash a T-Mobile compatible modem on the AT&T version, if you're not aware.
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5150Joker said:
Go phone sim cards are locked to the phone now. Unless you can convince AT&T to give you a new unlocked one it doesn't work.
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So what are people doing now, then??
I want to goto 50$ month unlimited everything next month when my contract is up?
Is there a solution to STILL using ATT GO Phone plans with our GN7000's?
thanks.
You need Straight Talk with the AT&T sim.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497433
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really? on N7000? Where and how? I thought it is only with i717 model
freedomispopular said:
You can flash a T-Mobile compatible modem on the AT&T version, if you're not aware.
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can someone confirm if this is true?
freedomispopular said:
You can flash a T-Mobile compatible modem on the AT&T version, if you're not aware.
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yellowpad said:
can someone confirm if this is true?
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He said it works on the AT&T version - the i717...
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
He said it works on the AT&T version - the i717...
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Yes it works. My friend did it. Just google and reaf
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5150Joker said:
Go phone sim cards are locked to the phone now. Unless you can convince AT&T to give you a new unlocked one it doesn't work.
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What about this? As long as you aren't using any device which has ever been AT&T branded in any way shape or form (like an unlocked Note), this should work just fine!
SO we are hours away from the Galaxy S4 T-Mobile launch and No section yet? What gives? Is it the same device as the ATT version or not?
skygear said:
SO we are hours away from the Galaxy S4 T-Mobile launch and No section yet? What gives? Is it the same device as the ATT version or not?
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I was wondering the same thing about a Sprint section.
skygear said:
SO we are hours away from the Galaxy S4 T-Mobile launch and No section yet? What gives? Is it the same device as the ATT version or not?
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I hope not, ATT has there bootloader locked.
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I was wondering the same thing about a Sprint section.
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ThC23 said:
I hope not, ATT has there bootloader locked.
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I hope ours is unlocked too. Also, found this
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2163
Couple people posting in threads there. Then again, I'm still put off by tmobilles choice to make us pay for the phones full price. (no contracts) [rice + $20monthly.
I never had a gsm phone so I dont know alot about world phones. On sprints community foruma there is much debate if the gs4 is a world phone. I see a sim slot my guess that it is. Anyway if I were to switch to tmobile, can this phone be used or is it completely impossible? Other countries use gsm networks only so being a world phone I would assume that it can be used with US gsm networks. Thanks.
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Simply put no
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I never had a gsm phone so I dont know alot about world phones. On sprints community foruma there is much debate if the gs4 is a world phone. I see a sim slot my guess that it is. Anyway if I were to switch to tmobile, can this phone be used or is it completely impossible? Other countries use gsm networks only so being a world phone I would assume that it can be used with US gsm networks. Thanks.
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It is a world phone but it is locked to Sprint only you can call sprint and have it unlocked for international and sprint simcards only no domestic Sims like from t-mobile and AT&T.
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It is a world phone but it is locked to Sprint only you can call sprint and have it unlocked for international and sprint simcards only no domestic Sims like from t-mobile and AT&T.
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Okay did some research and youre correct. Invalid sim pops up when a local sim is inserted. Lets say I flash the google edition rom stock rooted. Now I know it will mess up all radio with cdma but will this bypass or does sprint have a hardware lock on the device?
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No way!
Not gonna work.
The Ax says thanks.
robogoflow said:
Okay did some research and youre correct. Invalid sim pops up when a local sim is inserted. Lets say I flash the google edition rom stock rooted. Now I know it will mess up all radio with cdma but will this bypass or does sprint have a hardware lock on the device?
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No that doesn't discard it it is a hardware lock.
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robogoflow said:
I never had a gsm phone so I dont know alot about world phones. On sprints community foruma there is much debate if the gs4 is a world phone. I see a sim slot my guess that it is. Anyway if I were to switch to tmobile, can this phone be used or is it completely impossible? Other countries use gsm networks only so being a world phone I would assume that it can be used with US gsm networks. Thanks.
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Switch to T-Mobile, get new GS4, sell Sprint GS4. Problem solved.
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It will work on tmobile
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I never had a gsm phone so I dont know alot about world phones. On sprints community foruma there is much debate if the gs4 is a world phone. I see a sim slot my guess that it is. Anyway if I were to switch to tmobile, can this phone be used or is it completely impossible? Other countries use gsm networks only so being a world phone I would assume that it can be used with US gsm networks. Thanks.
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Yes, it will work on tmobile for text and call when you unlocked it. For data, you need to change the apn setting to epc.tmobile.com. I am sure that you will get EDGE but not sure about 3g/4g or LTE.
Galaxy s 4 sprint to Tmobil
robogoflow said:
I never had a gsm phone so I dont know alot about world phones. On sprints community foruma there is much debate if the gs4 is a world phone. I see a sim slot my guess that it is. Anyway if I were to switch to tmobile, can this phone be used or is it completely impossible? Other countries use gsm networks only so being a world phone I would assume that it can be used with US gsm networks. Thanks.
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Unfortunately they work in different bands even you put a Tmobil Sim card it wont work.
Lucky422 said:
Unfortunately they work in different bands even you put a Tmobil Sim card it wont work.
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That is not correct. It will work if you unlocked it. You will only get EDGE data for the time being in the US.
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That is not correct. It will work if you unlocked it. You will only get only 2g data.
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Im sure not everyone is willing to tinker with setting and all that...and sure you can make it work if youre willing to put the time and effort then yes it will work.
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thanks for all but can someone put what will be the procedure in how its done and the call how it will work just fine or what? please i need to know to do it im a newbee .thanks to everyone
You can't do it, it is impossible. Sprint has US carriers blocked and there is no method to unlock to use a Sprint phone on Tmobile. So here is the steps to follow: List your Sprint phone on Ebay or Craigslist, Sell it, go buy a Tmobile S4, enjoy.
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Yes, it will work on tmobile for text and call when you unlocked it. For data, you need to change the apn setting to epc.tmobile.com. I am sure that you will get EDGE but not sure about 3g/4g or LTE.
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Im having difficulties rooting the S4. When I check it says its not rooted properly. Im still on MF9 and have no clue how to get it to MDC/MDL baseband. Any help? And how would you change the apn settings?
cruise350 said:
You can't do it, it is impossible. Sprint has US carriers blocked and there is no method to unlock to use a Sprint phone on Tmobile. So here is the steps to follow: List your Sprint phone on Ebay or Craigslist, Sell it, go buy a Tmobile S4, enjoy.
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It's very possible..
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will not work don't waste your time trying. Maybe on verizon or another cdma carrier but not gsm just wont work. I read this question at least 100 times on xda and no one ever did it successfully or even partially. Trade or sell it
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Simply put no
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I just rooted my sph-L720 and am in the middle of unlocking it right now...so yes, it's possible to go tmobile
aaron.romina said:
I just rooted my sph-L720 and am in the middle of unlocking it right now...so yes, it's possible to go tmobile
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Yes it's easily possible, but because there isn't a how to on here, people assume it isn't..
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Ive seen a video on YouTube where someone confirms a sprint iphone 4s on tmobile sim
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sigh...
There seems to be a very dismissive attitude in this thread.
I have a Sprint HTC One and I can easily throw a T-Mobile SIM in there and get full service (sans LTE) with T-Mobile. The HSPA+ is faster than the Sprint 3G.
So while I do not have personal experience with the S4 in this fashion, I do not see why it would not be possible to get it unlocked and used on T-Mobile. (Unless Samsung/Sprint are blocking it for whatever reason)
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 bought a Note 3 to flash to my carrier but It didn't come with a SIM card. I need the SIM card in order to have 3g. Where can I buy one? Thanks for the help
mexiking713 said:
I bought a Note 3 to flash to my carrier but It didn't come with a SIM card. I need the SIM card in order to have 3g. Where can I buy one? Thanks for the help
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at VERIZON!
krazy_smokezalot said:
at VERIZON!
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Does it matter that I don't have service with them? How much is it? Thanks
Edit: will this one fit the note 3?
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=300832931877
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mexiking713 said:
Does it matter that I don't have service with them? How much is it? Thanks
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$20
krazy_smokezalot said:
$20
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Thanks for the info. Do you know if the one I posted above will fit the phone?
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mexiking713 said:
Does it matter that I don't have service with them? How much is it? Thanks
Edit: will this one fit the note 3?
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=300832931877
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yes
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Thanks again for the help. I asked the seller and he said it doesn't fit the note 3 but I figured he didn't know. I'll go ahead and buy the one from eBay.
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mexiking713 said:
Thanks again for the help. I asked the seller and he said it doesn't fit the note 3 but I figured he didn't know. I'll go ahead and buy the one from eBay.
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It does I have a note 2 and I use my sim from my note 3 and everything works fine he is an idiot
??Note III??
Or you could just go to a Verizon store and get one for free. Or call them and they'll send you one free.