nexus 7 unlock version for future verizon use - Nexus 7 (2013) General

hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.

robbgo said:
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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I purchased the Google Nexus 7 LTE (2013) which came with the T-Mobile SIM.
I took my microSIM card out of my Samsung Galaxy S4 (verizon) and put it into my Google Nexus 7 LTE (2013) and verizon LTE data worked fine. I forwarded my Verizon phone number to my Google Voice number, and used the N7LTE as my phone for a week. However, I found that GrooveIP and Talkatone apps would sometimes miss incoming google voice calls even when I was using WiFi for data. So, I moved my verizon microSIM card back to my phone.
It is my understanding that all three models of N7LTE offerred by Google are the exact same tablet. The only difference is which promotional microSIM card is included in the box.
Good Luck,
Howard
P.S. I do not know if Verizon can see that I am using the phone microSIM card in the N7LTE tablet. If Verizon can see this, then it is possible Verizon can take actions like dropping data service or cancelling my account or whatever else one can imagine. I do not know if Verizon can see which device the microSIM card is installed in. I also don't know if Verizon cares or not.

robbgo said:
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456807
I made that post for new buyers like you. All 3 versions work on all 3 carriers. Buy the t-mobile one since theyre the same price and keep the sim with free 2gb data for a rainy day. You can use your existing sim (microsim) in your new tablet until it is certified, which, knowing verizon, could be a long wait. Just know that if you have a nanosim or a traditional sim card then you will need a cheap adapter.

nexus7lte said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456807
I made that post for new buyers like you. All 3 versions work on all 3 carriers. Buy the t-mobile one since theyre the same price and keep the sim with free 2gb data for a rainy day. You can use your existing sim (microsim) in your new tablet until it is certified, which, knowing verizon, could be a long wait. Just know that if you have a nanosim or a traditional sim card then you will need a cheap adapter.
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thanks for the advice. i have a micro-sim from my droid rzr which i believe works with the nexus 7, so i should be good. - robb

Related

Sim Card

okay i just ordered my Nexus4 (16GB) , will the sim card be the same from the Galaxy nexus or would i have to pay T-Mobile a visit?
I'm in a similar situation, except I don't even have a Sim Card
Everything I've read about the Nexus 4, says it's a Micro Sim. So you have to cut it yourself, or go into a T-Mobile store. My questions is:
Can I go into a T-Mobile store with my Nexus 4 and buy a Micro-Sim? How much will it cost? And will they set up and activate my phone/plan in store? (Want to go with the $30 a month pre-paid plan).
katecat said:
I'm in a similar situation, except I don't even have a Sim Card
Everything I've read about the Nexus 4, says it's a Micro Sim. So you have to cut it yourself, or go into a T-Mobile store. My questions is:
Can I go into a T-Mobile store with my Nexus 4 and buy a Micro-Sim? How much will it cost? And will they set up and activate my phone/plan in store? (Want to go with the $30 a month pre-paid plan).
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Yeah, it's definitely a micro SIM. I'll be going to a T-Mobile store to get my SIM cut as well, and they usually do it for free.
They won't set up your prepaid plan in store, though. The $30/month plan is only available online, and you can't transfer your current number. Furthermore, you need an activation kit which includes the SIM card, or an activation number if you have an existing SIM card. Neither of those can be purchased from their retail stores, you'll need to call or go online. Link for the micro SIM activation kit.
Thanks. So if I buy an Activation kit on Amazon (can't post links) but: T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit
I just take the sim card into the store, and they cut it? Thanks for the heads up about them not selling the activation kit in stores. I was going to just walk into the store with my Nexus 4 and try to get it all done then. I should order my Sim card now, so I can have it in time for my Nexus 4.
EDIT: Can you go into a T-Mobile store, buy a regular Sim Card? Then have them cut it? Then just go online and set up the activation?
Or do you have to buy the activation kit to do it. According to their site:
Micro SIM Cards
Micro SIM cards for non-T-Mobile devices are available in our Retail stores and on My T-Mobile; however, microSIM cards cannot be ordered through Customer Care.
If a micro SIM card is purchased, keep in mind:
3G functionality on the T-Mobile network is unfortunately not an available feature of the Apple iPhone, due to the absence of the 3G 1700 band.
T-Mobile uses both the 1700 / 2100MHz frequencies to transmit voice and data services. Both frequencies are required. If a device only has one of these frequencies, it CANNOT use T-Mobile’s 3G network.
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I called T-Mobile and ordered a micro sim. Cost was $1.06 shipped. Should be here today.
Look at the thread about micro Sims I am the accessories section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973646
For anyone else that is confused, I just went to T-Mobiles site and did their live chat. Took 3 min, and got everything sorted out. It's pretty easy (and I feel foolish for being confused, especially when you good folks gave a clear answer).
But basically, you just order the Microsim Activation Kit. And you are good to go. I really wish I would have done this a week ago in preparation for this. Google claims my Nexus 4 will be on the 15th. T-Mobile claims my Sim Card will be 15-19th (2-4days). I'll be really sad if it doesn't get here by the weekend. And I'm stuck without a phone until Monday.
That's my own fault though.

For Those Running a Google Play Edition I9505G on AT&T

Hey everyone,
Did anyone register the IMEI for their I9505G with AT&T? If so, did you have any issues with your data plan changing to non-LTE? My GPE S4 will be here tomorrow and I'm worried that when I activate it, AT&T may not see it as an LTE-compatible device and thus limit my data plan to HSPA+ or something. I know when you're dealing with unlocked devices on AT&T, they will change your date plan speeds based on what their records show the device is capable of. So... did anyone have any issue with this or am I worrying over nothing?
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No. I never had any problems. I just asked for a new sim. Nothing more. I was coming from a skyrocket, took the larger sim. No questions were asked. They just got grabbed a new Sim card. Put it in and activated it. LTE workes great for me when I am in it.
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No major problems. It was pretty straightforward. Only problem I had was that the S4 uses a micro SIM card and my old phone used a normal sized one so it didn't fit. One trip into an AT&T store and I was all set.
If you don't want to get a new micro SIM card, I guess there are some ways to trim down a normal card so that it works. Seemed easier to just go down to the store and get a new one and handle the activation in one stop.
occupational_hazard said:
No. I never had any problems. I just asked for a new sim. Nothing more. I was coming from a skyrocket, took the larger sim. No questions were asked. They just got grabbed a new Sim card. Put it in and activated it. LTE workes great for me when I am in it.
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Ah. So when you got the new SIM card, did you provide your new IMEI number? Or does AT&T still think you have a Skyrocket?
I have an AT&T GS4 right now, so I currently have an LTE data plan. I know I can just swap the SIM and LTE will work just fine. But say I called AT&T and said "Hey, I don't have that phone anymore and here is the IMEI of my new phone...", that's my question.
Does AT&T see the GPE GS4s as LTE capable in their database? I prefer to keep my IMEIs up to date with my carriers, but I won't update it if it means there's a chance I could lose an LTE data plan due to incorrect info on the I9505G in AT&T's database.
That's why I'm asking if anyone actually has an I9505G IMEI number registered with AT&T and if they had any LTE issues after doing so.
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irishpadres said:
No major problems. It was pretty straightforward. Only problem I had was that the S4 uses a micro SIM card and my old phone used a normal sized one so it didn't fit. One trip into an AT&T store and I was all set.
If you don't want to get a new micro SIM card, I guess there are some ways to trim down a normal card so that it works. Seemed easier to just go down to the store and get a new one and handle the activation in one stop.
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When you got the SIM, did you give them your I9505G IMEI number or do they think you still have your old phone?
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oldblue910 said:
When you got the SIM, did you give them your I9505G IMEI number or do they think you still have your old phone?
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I gave them the new IMEI number.
After your two year contract is up, and you unlock your phone, do they turn off LTE? No. Plenty of people bring LTE capable phones to att network. If there is a problem. Make a phone call. They want your money more than they want a lost customer.
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occupational_hazard said:
After your two year contract is up, and you unlock your phone, do they turn off LTE? No. Plenty of people bring LTE capable phones to att network. If there is a problem. Make a phone call. They want your money more than they want a lost customer.
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I understand that, but when it comes to unlocked devices that AT&T doesn't sell or support, like Nexus devices and, in this case, and I9505G, they sometimes have incorrect information about the phone's capabilities in their IMEI database. That it can lead to problems. But IrishPadres said he gave them the new IMEI and he still had LTE so that answers my entire question. That means that, even though they don't sell the I9505G, they still see it as an LTE capable device. :thumbup:
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I just popped my SIM in and was fine. Never called ATT. I was already provisioned for LTE etc. You will only need to worry if you currently do not have a ATT account provisioned for LTE and a SIM. If you need to get a new account and SIM you may need to let them know the IMEI.
perfect
I swapped my sim out of my crappy iPhone 5 with a sim card adapter and no issues ever.

Nexus 6 Verizon User's thread

I am early but thought I would start this now.
Please feel free to discuss any Verizon related topics regarding the Nexus 6.
Been working well for me for over a month. No complaints except I would like volte. Otherwise, very happy with my decision.
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Not really sure we need yet another Verizon thread but ok
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I might as well summarize my experience with Verizon and the Nexus 6 thus far, since it's probably typical in many respects:
Getting a nano SIM for a phone that Verizon doesn't yet recognize:
Purchased a new, carrier-unaligned Nexus 6 that came from the Motorola website (64GB Midnight Blue), which obviously comes with no (nano) SIM card
My old Verizon phone, a Samsung Galaxy S III, used a Verizon micro SIM card
Experimenting with cutting a (different) micro SIM card down to nano SIM led to disaster for the card, though I did try to be careful. Decided that the manual cutting path wasn't for me. Maybe one of those punch-out cutters are more foolproof
Obtained a free nano SIM card from Verizon after calling Technical Support and telling them I got a Motorola that will require nano SIM format, for my existing line. They sent it via two-day FedEx.
Trying to activate a new Verizon Wireless nano SIM:
Learned that you cannot place a nano SIM card into a non-nano SIM phone and activate that SIM with Verizon - their online and phone-based activation methods both use the same check to determine if a SIM card is physically the same size as required by the phone. So, even using a nano-to-micro SIM adapted in a micro SIM phone won't fly for first-time activation of a nano SIM
A Technical Representative on the phone told me that one of her co-workers was testing out the Nexus 6 internally (as part of their job) and they really liked the phone, it was working well with their systems, etc. But, you couldn't register the phone with a consumer account, yet. I was also told that unaffiliated Nexus 6 phones (such as mine) should be formally accepted and recognized by Verizon after they open their systems to registration for that model.
I was able to obtain a used Moto X (2013) and activate my new nano SIM on my Unlimited Data Plan phone line using the Verizon Wireless website. I waited until the My Verizon website showed that I had a Moto X on the line, just to ensure everything was cool
Activating the Motorola-bought Nexus 6 on Verizon's network:
Placed the newly activated nano SIM into my Nexus 6 and went through phone activation on Verizon's network for the first time. It was showing a progress indicator for about two minutes . . . then, it moved to the next step of setting up phone configuration, Google ID, etc.
The My Verizon site now shows my line as having an unknown phone with the Verizon SIM, and an additional warning states this condition in more explicit - but non-threatening - terms.
I've been able to use phone and 4G data features on Verizon's network without problems on the Nexus 6 since activating with the nano SIM.
After Verizon officially recognize Nexus 6 phones in its system, I'll check back and ensure that my phone is propely recognized by them, in case network issues crop up and I need formal support in that regard. Obviously, I am not asking them for phone support, as I'll get that through my Motorola warranty.
So, I'd imagine the steps above for registering a Nexus 6 with Verizon will become
Bring your Nexus 6 to Verizon (i.e., they ask for the IMEI)
Ask for a new (free) nano SIM if you don't already have one
Place the new nano SIM in your Nexus 6 and activate both with Verizon either online or via Phone/in-Person Representative
after they formally recognize the phone .
I don't know if they'll give former AT&T or other carrier Nexus 6 owners a hassle in using their phones on the Verizon network due to IMEI, though.
- ooofest
ooofest said:
I might as well summarize my experience with Verizon and the Nexus 6 thus far, since it's probably typical in many respects:
Getting a nano SIM for a phone that Verizon doesn't yet recognize:
Purchased a new, carrier-unaligned Nexus 6 that came from the Motorola website (64GB Midnight Blue), which obviously comes with no (nano) SIM card
My old Verizon phone, a Samsung Galaxy S III, used a Verizon micro SIM card
Experimenting with cutting a (different) micro SIM card down to nano SIM led to disaster for the card, though I did try to be careful. Decided that the manual cutting path wasn't for me. Maybe one of those punch-out cutters are more foolproof
Obtained a free nano SIM card from Verizon after calling Technical Support and telling them I got a Motorola that will require nano SIM format, for my existing line. They sent it via two-day FedEx.
Trying to activate a new Verizon Wireless nano SIM:
Learned that you cannot place a nano SIM card into a non-nano SIM phone and activate that SIM with Verizon - their online and phone-based activation methods both use the same check to determine if a SIM card is physically the same size as required by the phone. So, even using a nano-to-micro SIM adapted in a micro SIM phone won't fly for first-time activation of a nano SIM
A Technical Representative on the phone told me that one of her co-workers was testing out the Nexus 6 internally (as part of their job) and they really liked the phone, it was working well with their systems, etc. But, you couldn't register the phone with a consumer account, yet. I was also told that unaffiliated Nexus 6 phones (such as mine) should be formally accepted and recognized by Verizon after they open their systems to registration for that model.
I was able to obtain a used Moto X (2013) and activate my new nano SIM on my Unlimited Data Plan phone line using the Verizon Wireless website. I waited until the My Verizon website showed that I had a Moto X on the line, just to ensure everything was cool
Activating the Motorola-bought Nexus 6 on Verizon's network:
Placed the newly activated nano SIM into my Nexus 6 and went through phone activation on Verizon's network for the first time. It was showing a progress indicator for about two minutes . . . then, it moved to the next step of setting up phone configuration, Google ID, etc.
The My Verizon site now shows my line as having an unknown phone with the Verizon SIM, and an additional warning states this condition in more explicit - but non-threatening - terms.
I've been able to use phone and 4G data features on Verizon's network without problems on the Nexus 6 since activating with the nano SIM.
After Verizon officially recognize Nexus 6 phones in its system, I'll check back and ensure that my phone is propely recognized by them, in case network issues crop up and I need formal support in that regard. Obviously, I am not asking them for phone support, as I'll get that through my Motorola warranty.
So, I'd imagine the steps above for registering a Nexus 6 with Verizon will become
Bring your Nexus 6 to Verizon (i.e., they ask for the IMEI)
Ask for a new (free) nano SIM if you don't already have one
Place the new nano SIM in your Nexus 6 and activate both with Verizon either online or via Phone/in-Person Representative
after they formally recognize the phone .
I don't know if they'll give former AT&T or other carrier Nexus 6 owners a hassle in using their phones on the Verizon network due to IMEI, though.
- ooofest
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Interesting story. I plan to buy the phone at a VZW store so there should, in principle, be no problems having the network recognize it.
ronaldheld said:
Interesting story. I plan to buy the phone at a VZW store so there should, in principle, be no problems having the network recognize it.
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Yeah, from all they've told me, it should happen like any other subsidized phone.
I decided to document the stuff above for future reference, assuming that the whole "providers must unlock fully paid for phones after end of contract, etc." kicks in and might apply to either phones they don't yet accept in their particular network or for which they make you go through hoops to get a new SIM - that is, some elements of this might apply to future situations. I'm still wondering if they'll formally recognize my non-Verizon-bought Nexus 6 some day, as well (as they claim will happen).
- ooofest
How many others are using their phones on Verizon and what did they use to unlock and root the phones?
ooofest said:
I might as well summarize my experience with Verizon and the Nexus 6 thus far, since it's probably typical in many respects:
Getting a nano SIM for a phone that Verizon doesn't yet recognize:
Purchased a new, carrier-unaligned Nexus 6 that came from the Motorola website (64GB Midnight Blue), which obviously comes with no (nano) SIM card
My old Verizon phone, a Samsung Galaxy S III, used a Verizon micro SIM card
Experimenting with cutting a (different) micro SIM card down to nano SIM led to disaster for the card, though I did try to be careful. Decided that the manual cutting path wasn't for me. Maybe one of those punch-out cutters are more foolproof
Obtained a free nano SIM card from Verizon after calling Technical Support and telling them I got a Motorola that will require nano SIM format, for my existing line. They sent it via two-day FedEx.
Trying to activate a new Verizon Wireless nano SIM:
Learned that you cannot place a nano SIM card into a non-nano SIM phone and activate that SIM with Verizon - their online and phone-based activation methods both use the same check to determine if a SIM card is physically the same size as required by the phone. So, even using a nano-to-micro SIM adapted in a micro SIM phone won't fly for first-time activation of a nano SIM
A Technical Representative on the phone told me that one of her co-workers was testing out the Nexus 6 internally (as part of their job) and they really liked the phone, it was working well with their systems, etc. But, you couldn't register the phone with a consumer account, yet. I was also told that unaffiliated Nexus 6 phones (such as mine) should be formally accepted and recognized by Verizon after they open their systems to registration for that model.
I was able to obtain a used Moto X (2013) and activate my new nano SIM on my Unlimited Data Plan phone line using the Verizon Wireless website. I waited until the My Verizon website showed that I had a Moto X on the line, just to ensure everything was cool
Activating the Motorola-bought Nexus 6 on Verizon's network:
Placed the newly activated nano SIM into my Nexus 6 and went through phone activation on Verizon's network for the first time. It was showing a progress indicator for about two minutes . . . then, it moved to the next step of setting up phone configuration, Google ID, etc.
The My Verizon site now shows my line as having an unknown phone with the Verizon SIM, and an additional warning states this condition in more explicit - but non-threatening - terms.
I've been able to use phone and 4G data features on Verizon's network without problems on the Nexus 6 since activating with the nano SIM.
After Verizon officially recognize Nexus 6 phones in its system, I'll check back and ensure that my phone is propely recognized by them, in case network issues crop up and I need formal support in that regard. Obviously, I am not asking them for phone support, as I'll get that through my Motorola warranty.
So, I'd imagine the steps above for registering a Nexus 6 with Verizon will become
Bring your Nexus 6 to Verizon (i.e., they ask for the IMEI)
Ask for a new (free) nano SIM if you don't already have one
Place the new nano SIM in your Nexus 6 and activate both with Verizon either online or via Phone/in-Person Representative
after they formally recognize the phone .
I don't know if they'll give former AT&T or other carrier Nexus 6 owners a hassle in using their phones on the Verizon network due to IMEI, though.
- ooofest
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Or save yourself a ton of time and cut your current microsim. Its really easy, no templates or anything needed.
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ronaldheld said:
How many others are using their phones on Verizon and what did they use to unlock and root the phones?
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Fastboot and SuperSU, just read the sticky, its very straight forward.
I had no problem activating a nano sim in a non-nano phone. I put a nano sim in a micro adapter, and inserted into my Droid 4. Called Verizon, said I needed to activate a new sim, and it went without a hitch. Removed it from the phone and adapter, put it in my Nexus 6. and has worked like a charm ever since. 5 minutes start to finish.
joshm.1219 said:
Or save yourself a ton of time and cut your current microsim. Its really easy, no templates or anything needed.
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Not always, unfortunately.
- ooofest
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ndoren said:
I had no problem activating a nano sim in a non-nano phone. I put a nano sim in a micro adapter, and inserted into my Droid 4. Called Verizon, said I needed to activate a new sim, and it went without a hitch. Removed it from the phone and adapter, put it in my Nexus 6. and has worked like a charm ever since. 5 minutes start to finish.
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Did they ask you for the phone IMEI? I couldn't get around that in the store, on the phone or via the website.
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Not always, unfortunately.
- ooofest
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Did they ask you for the phone IMEI? I couldn't get around that in the store, on the phone or via the website.
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Nope. It was already the phone (Droid 4) that was currently in my account as my active phone. It was already my active IMEI. I simply said I was activating a new sim card in it. All they wanted was the serial number of the SIM. I even got the SIM off ebay (new) and not from verizon. It was activated no questions asked. This was discussed in another thread and I mentioned this there, and several replies came back that they did the same thing. You can definitely activate a nano card in a micro device. Maybe it just takes the right rep.
ndoren said:
. . . Maybe it just takes the right rep.
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Maybe so - if you try to do it online, it will definitely perform the check, so perhaps some Reps manage to get around that step (unlike the two that I tried).
- ooofest
I was going to try Wug's nexus tool kit to unlock and root. In principle it should work.
it works great
ronaldheld said:
I was going to try Wug's nexus tool kit to unlock and root. In principle it should work.
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and if you want the best rom on the planet with the greatest dev ever, download chroma...
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and if you want the best rom on the planet with the greatest dev ever, download chroma...
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His support is insane, there's teams of devs building less stable roms that don't help their users at all. It's impressive.
ooofest said:
Maybe so - if you try to do it online, it will definitely perform the check, so perhaps some Reps manage to get around that step (unlike the two that I tried).
- ooofest
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I had no problem activating my nano in a non nano phone. I also activated it through VZW website through the account page. I called in and said I needed a nano SIM for a moto x that I would be receiving and never bought one and just activated it on my current non nano phone with adapter.
Once I get TWRP installed and working correctly I am likely to go back to being a flashaholic. I would expect to be running a ROM of my own in the future. I will keep chroma in mind along with CleanROM.
Masx said:
I had no problem activating my nano in a non nano phone. I also activated it through VZW website through the account page. I called in and said I needed a nano SIM for a moto x that I would be receiving and never bought one and just activated it on my current non nano phone with adapter.
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Yeah, that's weird. Given other positive results, I tried that action last week in 3 different ways (i.e., over the phone with two different Reps, in a store and online) - I actually tried using 2 different phones (i.e., a different one that was previously under our account, in addition to my Galaxy S III) online - and the system specifically kicked me out due to SIM size incompatibility, which was the exact same symptom that the two phone Reps said they couldn't get around, in my case. Even when I mentioned using a SIM holder that made it compatible with the phone, the live Reps wouldn't give me a break.
I wonder if my phone+SIM combinations were simply triggering events in their system vs other combination, or if they became more strict since a certain point in time.
I'm satisfied to have it working now, albeit after having to use a nano SIM compatible phone, and seeing a message in my account that Verizon doesn't recognize my Nexus 6. Just a minor "screw them" for the moderate hassle I went through.
- ooofest
When I received my nexus, I went to my local Verizon store and asked them for a nano sim. They happily went back and got one for me free of charge. They tried to activate it for me but were unable to since the phone was not recognized. They told me to call Verizon and activate it over the phone. Instead of calling, I did a live chat through the website and asked the agent to activate the sim for me. They did and took all of 5 minutes to complete.
Took a phone call...
Just like SFG, I was told buy a sales rep to call customer support. One of the host ladies (not a sales rep) in the store told me wouldnt work regardless since it wasn't a Verizon-branded phone. Well had to get ahold of tech support, and they did in about 10 minuets. The Verizon reps at my store know nothing, so I wasn't surprised they gave me a hard time.

How easy going to be the activation on different carriers?

Hello Guys, just wondering how easy this process going to be, im courrently on Sprint not sure if I just going to need to remove my sim from my iphone and installed on the Moto X and boob everything going to work, o we going to need to contact the carrier?
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juancaperez2000 said:
Hello Guys, just wondering how easy this process going to be, im courrently on Sprint not sure if I just going to need to remove my sim from my iphone and installed on the Moto X and boob everything going to work, o we going to need to contact the carrier?
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Should be the same process that you use for other Sprint phones. I believe you guys have to call Sprint and move your sim to activate. Read up on Nexus 6 activation. It should be the same.
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The best and quickest way to do this would be to take the phone to the store once you get it, let them enter the imei, etc. into the system, and once it activates (and it will, since your sim will already be in the phone...), that will be that.
For Verizon: https://forums.motorola.com/posts/e570e4be47.
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I don't know about this device specifically, but I'm on AT&T and I've swapped devices by simply switching the SIM. Never had an issue with this.
ATT as well and can agree just popping in a existing sim no activation needed. Bought a micro to nano cutter to be ready for when my MXP get here.
I just did a chat with sprint asked for a nano sim they asked what phone told them they said no problem so it looks like this wont be to bad
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juancaperez2000 said:
Hello Guys, just wondering how easy this process going to be, im courrently on Sprint not sure if I just going to need to remove my sim from my iphone and installed on the Moto X and boob everything going to work, o we going to need to contact the carrier?
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Yeah you'll need a compatible SIM and you'll still have to get in touch with sprint to have them activate it to your line. I know for a fact the SIM that the iPhone uses won't work, the only compatible SIM that is currently in use on other Sprint models that will also work with the X Pure is the SIM the HTC one M9 uses. Just go into a Sprint store when you get your X and they'll have one
Since the phone is just getting out there, it's not officially sold through Sprint (or Verizon), at this point, the trickle down info the online reps will have is going to vary, and different and confusing things can happen. The simplest way for CDMA customers to get going with this phone is to contact them, either by phone or in store, and activate whatever they need to on top of whatever you put into your phone from your existing one. Note: this phone uses a Nano, NOT a micro, sim card. This being the case, unless you want to buy a fitter, or feel comfortable cutting your sim card to fit, it would be best to just get a new one. GSM customers (like ATT & T-Mo) do not need to worry about any of this (aside from Band 12/wifi calling stuff, which is way more advanced than this thread, but I'll be looking into....QXDM, etc...), since the sim card being inserted for the first time will automatically download all of the pertinent information to get you going .
I ordered a Sim cutter so I can just use my G4 Sim. Verizon is notorious for not giving Sims for devices they don't sell.
LymeWire said:
Yeah you'll need a compatible SIM and you'll still have to get in touch with sprint to have them activate it to your line. I know for a fact the SIM that the iPhone uses won't work, the only compatible SIM that is currently in use on other Sprint models that will also work with the X Pure is the SIM the HTC one M9 uses. Just go into a Sprint store when you get your X and they'll have one
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Why wouldn't your iPhone sim work? I have a Verizon iPhone, and swap my sim with all kinds of android devices nearly every day. There has never been a problem. They use the exact same sim card. In fact, it is already a nano-sim as well so it would fit perfectly in the MXP.
Ganondroid said:
Why wouldn't your iPhone sim work? I have a Verizon iPhone, and swap my sim with all kinds of android devices nearly every day. There has never been a problem. They use the exact same sim card. In fact, it is already a nano-sim as well so it would fit perfectly in the MXP.
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Let me start by saying I'm a technician at a Sprint store, yes that works on Verizon and any GSM carrier but with Sprint the SIM card doesn't carry your mobile subscriber identity it just allows the phone access to our 4G LTE network. So yes the X pure takes a nano SIM, same size as the iPhone but we have many different SIM card SKUs for all our 4G phones and ones that work with some are not compatible to work with other phones. As I already said the only phone currently on the sprint network that uses the same nano SIM that will also work with the X pure is the HTC One m9 SIM but even if you aren't coming from the m9 you can just go into a sprint store and pick up the specific SIM we have tons of all SIMs in stock in the back for these specific reasons
LymeWire said:
Let me start by saying I'm a technician at a Sprint store, yes that works on Verizon and any GSM carrier but with Sprint the SIM card doesn't carry your mobile subscriber identity it just allows the phone access to our 4G LTE network. So yes the X pure takes a nano SIM, same size as the iPhone but we have many different SIM card SKUs for all our 4G phones and ones that work with some are not compatible to work with other phones. As I already said the only phone currently on the sprint network that uses the same nano SIM that will also work with the X pure is the HTC One m9 SIM but even if you aren't coming from the m9 you can just go into a sprint store and pick up the specific SIM we have tons of all SIMs in stock in the back for these specific reasons
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Thanks for this, im on the same page with the other friend on Verizon you only need to switch sim cards, no with your information, I only going to need to Sprint store and ask for sim card for HTC M9 and also tell them that i need it active and pupin my MPE and after then the phone should work, or I need to provide de imeid or esn?
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juancaperez2000 said:
Thanks for this, im on the same page with the other friend on Verizon you only need to switch sim cards, no with your information, I only going to need to Sprint store and ask for sim card for HTC M9 and also tell them that i need it active and pupin my MPE and after then the phone should work, or I need to provide de imeid or esn?
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You'll need to provide them the ESN, they'll activate it to your line and also activate the SIM to the phone at the same time and pop it in the phone, they should know what SIM to use it was already mentioned in our introduction material provided to us, if the rep seems like they have no idea just mention it's the same SIM the m9 uses
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You'll need to provide them the ESN, they'll activate it to your line and also activate the SIM to the phone at the same time and pop it in the phone, they should know what SIM to use it was already mentioned in our introduction material provided to us, if the rep seems like they have no idea just mention it's the same SIM the m9 uses
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Good to know, I was wondering about this myself as I currently have the Nexus 6 on Sprint. When I do receive it, I'll just pop in at Sprint and get a SIM and let them do their thing. Appreciate it!
Edit: Would you by any chance know if Sprint will support VoLTE with the Pure? (In the select markets that it's available?)
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jayharper08 said:
Good to know, I was wondering about this myself as I currently have the Nexus 6 on Sprint. When I do receive it, I'll just pop in at Sprint and get a SIM and let them do their thing. Appreciate it!
Edit: Would you by any chance know if Sprint will support VoLTE with the Pure? (In the select markets that it's available?)
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That is a good question I'll look into it when I get back to work on Tuesday
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That is a good question I'll look into it when I get back to work on Tuesday
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Awesome, sir! Thank you!
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Wait, so, the Moto X uses a nano? Google tells me that is what my HTC One M8 has. So I just swap the sim card and I'm good to go?
First time getting a phone that isn't through Verizon so I'm inexperienced in this kind of thing
Cremacious said:
Wait, so, the Moto X uses a nano? Google tells me that is what my HTC One M8 has. So I just swap the sim card and I'm good to go?
First time getting a phone that isn't through Verizon so I'm inexperienced in this kind of thing
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yes, just swap your sim and go
Verizon is sending me this sim anyone knows if it's good sim to activate ? Atm I have note4 and micro Sim , yes I could cut it or go to some cell phone store to cut it but if I can have it free why bother.
This is the order item description:
GEMALTO 4FF NFC SIM CD
Cheers
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SIM on Verizon

I have a Galaxy S5 currently and will be receiving my Nexus 6P very soon and would like some clarification in regards to the SIM on Verizon's network.
Since the S5 uses a micro-SIM, besides getting a nano-SIM from Verizon, what else do I need to do? A local rep asked if if it's an NFC SIM or not. I told him, "I don't know" and he said to just bring the phone whenever I have it to figure it out. What do I need to do to activate the SIM?
just use a sim cutter and cut your micro to a nano.
trama09 said:
I have a Galaxy S5 currently and will be receiving my Nexus 6P very soon and would like some clarification in regards to the SIM on Verizon's network.
Since the S5 uses a micro-SIM, besides getting a nano-SIM from Verizon, what else do I need to do? A local rep asked if if it's an NFC SIM or not. I told him, "I don't know" and he said to just bring the phone whenever I have it to figure it out. What do I need to do to activate the SIM?
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I just had a similar experience. Although with 2 different devices, your results should be the same...
I had an LG G2 with a micro-SIM, going to the Moto X Pure needing a nano-SIM. Best Buy (where I bought it) wanted $30 to set the Moto up, and a franchise VZW store wanted $25. So I went into a VZW corporate store and they installed a nano-SIM for free. Couldn't have been nicer about it as well.
The Moto is carrier unlocked but it posed no problem for the corp. VZW rep to activate, and it only took about 5 minutes. I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my Nexus 6P - 64gb, and I expect I'll have the same experience then as well..
You don't need an NFC SIM. The NFC SIM cards were for ISIS/Softcard NFC payments. Android Pay doesn't need an NFC SIM card. Of course, your phone will also work fine with an NFC SIM card.
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no need for a sim cutter.
Just watch a few of the how to videos on youtube and freehand cut yours.
Took me 2 min and some fine trimming..
Its easier then you think.
sprintrjm said:
no need for a sim cutter.
Just watch a few of the how to videos on youtube and freehand cut yours.
Took me 2 min and some fine trimming..
Its easier then you think.
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So easy!
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I'll sell you my sim cutter. paid $7 for it. You can have it for $3. Worked perfectly. Easy as using a hole puncher. Cut it down, popped it in and no dealing with VZW. With UDP....I won't risk letting any of those store morons touch my account for anything.
trama09 said:
I have a Galaxy S5 currently and will be receiving my Nexus 6P very soon and would like some clarification in regards to the SIM on Verizon's network.
Since the S5 uses a micro-SIM, besides getting a nano-SIM from Verizon, what else do I need to do? A local rep asked if if it's an NFC SIM or not. I told him, "I don't know" and he said to just bring the phone whenever I have it to figure it out. What do I need to do to activate the SIM?
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there is already a thread covering this topic but I would avoid going to a VZW store if possible. you'll just be wasting an hour of your life and they'll likely try to sell you a $20 SIM you should be getting for free.
figure out how to cut it yourself or buy a cutter.
See my post here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63647437
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walk into any verizon store and get a SIM. i did yesterday in the city. guy gave it to me for free. went home and live chatted verizon. asked to setup a new SIM. no questions asked, activated no problem in my 6P

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