Related
I received the unlock code for my at&t streak, but don't have another sim to install. Is there a way to enter it with my original at&t sim installed? Thanks in advance.
To my knowledge thats the only way. I havent found an entry other than that.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Thats the only way i found to unlock it... I bought a 19.99 prepaid T-mobile phone at walmart to get a sim card.
Budman2K said:
I received the unlock code for my at&t streak, but don't have another sim to install. Is there a way to enter it with my original at&t sim installed? Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you need a sim card let me know. as long as your in the us i can mail it to you. all i ask is you pay for shipping
I just asked a friend to borrow his SIM for a minute
Thank you for the replies. I forgot, my nextel from work had a sim in it. Problem solved, streak unlocked.
How and where did you get the code from?
Thanks
so, why unlock the phone anyways if you dont have another sim card?
I am on AT&T and unlocked my device so when I travel, all I have to do is pick up a sim card and I am back in action.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
The Jack of Clubs said:
so, why unlock the phone anyways if you dont have another sim card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just what gordata said. I´m in mexico now, but unlocked before I left without another sim. Just put SIM in and you are taken to the unlock screen. I imagine there must be a way to get to that screen without a new SIM card.
Hey guys bought my HD2 off craigslist and he claimed it to be GSM unlocked. This means i can use it overseas on those GSM carriers right? or on ATT here in the states? If so how can i tell it is truly unlocked? Thanks again great xda-developer members!
put a sim in it, any sim except the original networks sim. if it askks for an unlock code its locked.
samsamuel said:
put a sim in it, any sim except the original networks sim. if it askks for an unlock code its locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow that simple? Sorry for the extra thread!
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
samsamuel said:
put a sim in it, any sim except the original networks sim. if it askks for an unlock code its locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I put in a straight talk sim (only one i had available) and it said "Please insert a sim card" i have a feelings its because its a CDMA sim card ?
im pretty sure there are no cdma versions of teh hd2.
check the simple things like sim teh rigth way aroud, , it wouldnt be teh first time someone ut one in wrong and spent ten posts trying to fault find, hehe.
elesbb said:
I put in a straight talk sim (only one i had available) and it said "Please insert a sim card" i have a feelings its because its a CDMA sim card ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is no such thing as a CDMA SIM card, aside from Nextel SIM cards that use the iDEN network. Try another SIM.
samsamuel said:
im pretty sure there are no cdma versions of teh hd2.
check the simple things like sim teh rigth way aroud, , it wouldnt be teh first time someone ut one in wrong and spent ten posts trying to fault find, hehe.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah there isn't that's why I questioned the fact of the sim card being from a cdma phone. But you were eight apparently you can put the card in too far lol. It found the card and just said mobile network unavailable. No passwords or anything. So I'm guessing it is unlocked?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
Product F(RED) said:
There is no such thing as a CDMA SIM card, aside from Nextel SIM cards that use the iDEN network. Try another SIM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks I wasn't sure lol. But I did have it in wrong
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
I am sorry if this has been asked already, I searched and couldnt find anything. I will be switching from Verizon to Tmo Straight Talk with a N4 and I was wondering if I need to pay $15 for the ST tmo sim or can I use other sim cards from tmobile, simple mobile or anyone else? If so is there a good place to buy them?
I was also told that I can't use the same sim on 2 phones (I'll have to use MyTouch 4g until the N4 comes in the mail), is that also true? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
pottersam said:
I am sorry if this has been asked already, I searched and couldnt find anything. I will be switching from Verizon to Tmo Straight Talk with a N4 and I was wondering if I need to pay $15 for the ST tmo sim or can I use other sim cards from tmobile, simple mobile or anyone else? If so is there a good place to buy them?
I was also told that I can't use the same sim on 2 phones (I'll have to use MyTouch 4g until the N4 comes in the mail), is that also true? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not sure but search the web for promo codes. They offer their Sims cheaper that 15 with promo codes from time to time. Google straight talk promo codes, check retailmenot.com, etc.
http://www.gopromocodes.com/store/StraightTalk.html
Some times you can find one, sometimes not...
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
co.ag.2005 said:
I'm not sure but search the web for promo codes. They offer their Sims cheaper that 15 with promo codes from time to time. Google straight talk promo codes, check retailmenot.com, etc.
http://www.gopromocodes.com/store/StraightTalk.html
Some times you can find one, sometimes not...
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks!
pottersam said:
I am sorry if this has been asked already, I searched and couldnt find anything. I will be switching from Verizon to Tmo Straight Talk with a N4 and I was wondering if I need to pay $15 for the ST tmo sim or can I use other sim cards from tmobile, simple mobile or anyone else? If so is there a good place to buy them?
I was also told that I can't use the same sim on 2 phones (I'll have to use MyTouch 4g until the N4 comes in the mail), is that also true? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would think you need a ST sim card! For GSM they use both T-mobile and ATT though, the only micro sim they have is for ATT. If you order the T-mobile sim you would have to cut it down to micro sim size.
I almost went with Straight Talk, but I'm going to try T-mobile $30 prepaid plan first.
On their website would I purchase Unlocked GSM phone sim or Tmobile compatible sim? Here's the link so you can see what I'm referring to. Thanks
They only offer T-Mobile SIM cards, not MicroSIM cards (which the N4 takes). If you want an N4 on T-Mobile's network via Straight Talk, select T-Mobile (NOT unlocked) and be prepared to cut the sim to MicroSIM size.
I get my wife a used S4 today that was previously on the Sprint network. We are on ATT and i planned on rooting the phone any ways. What all do i need to change to get rid of the sprint phone number that is on the phone, and what do i need to flash to make it work with the att network?
Don't believe it's possible. ..Sprint is CDMA and dont use SIM cards ATT uses GSM and SIM cards
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium
---------- Post added at 09:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:55 PM ----------
Only other carrier that uses CDMA is VZW
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium
it has a sim card slot on the phone. They said it was unlocked and would work with all carriers. When i put the sim card in, it says Invalid SIM card
Twiztidunreal said:
it has a sim card slot on the phone. They said it was unlocked and would work with all carriers. When i put the sim card in, it says Invalid SIM card
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because its for international SIM cards. Your Sprint S4 WILL NOT WORK on any US carrier other than Sprint.
MattMJB0188 said:
Because its for international SIM cards. Your Sprint S4 WILL NOT WORK on any US carrier other than Sprint.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can confirm this. I work as a Sprint wireless consultant. A sim unlocked phone from Sprint is not compatible with any domestic carriers.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Its true.. Sprint is the only greedy company that goes out of their way to block gsm domestically within the USA.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions and Help issues go in Q&A and Help section
Thread moved
Thank you for your cooperation
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
worthless sprint is sprint and sprint only...sorry, no ATT for you.
Febby said:
Its true.. Sprint is the only greedy company that goes out of their way to block gsm domestically within the USA.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm sorry to have to disagree with this but I own a blackberry 9630 world phone from sprint and the sim slot works both with at&t as well as tmo. I understand ad long as contract is fulfilled and any etf's are paid Sprint will unlock sim slot and it will work with any carrier, gsm and CDMA alike. Check Sprint forums and speak with cs agents... :good:
onebenadams said:
I'm sorry to have to disagree with this but I own a blackberry 9630 world phone from sprint and the sim slot works both with at&t as well as tmo. I understand ad long as contract is fulfilled and any etf's are paid Sprint will unlock sim slot and it will work with any carrier, gsm and CDMA alike. Check Sprint forums and speak with cs agents... :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try using an Att/T-Mobile sim on an s4. It will be blocked even if the phone has been unlocked. Previous phones from sprint did not block USA native gsm but as of lately they do.
My good ol htc touch pro was a lucky one to work on USA gsm as of course your old black Berry.
You get it now? Its an accepted fact sprint has been going out of their way to block USA native gsm access on their latest phones. Perhaps some new ones aren't but the s4 is unless a work around is done but it doesn't work for everyone.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
HTC One
This isn't entirely true. I unlocked my Sprint HTC One to run on aio wireless which is on the ATT network. I haven't unlocked my Galaxy S4 but I intend on giving it a shot.
Call sprint and ask for a subsidy unlock code.
You'll need to provide the IMEI
*#06# on the keypad. After they give you the code, try a gsm sim. Hope this helps.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
Or buy an unlock code from Amazon or ebay if they wont give it to you ofcourse
CuhThooLoo said:
This isn't entirely true. I unlocked my Sprint HTC One to run on aio wireless which is on the ATT network. I haven't unlocked my Galaxy S4 but I intend on giving it a shot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thinking of doing the same with my s4 on sprint and going to aio. Been with sprint over a decade and finally over it. In houston and lte sucks.
wow that sucks, because even Verizon who is the greediest of them all will let you use their phone on both AT&T and T-Mobile. I have the AT&T Galaxy S4 and I can use my phone on T Mobile as well.
sleekgreek said:
thinking of doing the same with my s4 on sprint and going to aio. Been with sprint over a decade and finally over it. In houston and lte sucks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried and tried to unlock my Sprint S4 for domestic SIM but I have failed time and time again. I got it unlocked for International but Sprint has somehow managed to block the S4 from working on a Domestic carrier. I'll let you know if I have any luck.
CuhThooLoo said:
I tried and tried to unlock my Sprint S4 for domestic SIM but I have failed time and time again. I got it unlocked for International but Sprint has somehow managed to block the S4 from working on a Domestic carrier. I'll let you know if I have any luck.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I've read about people unlocking for use on metro pcs which is tmobile. Thanks for heads up though, probably gonna have to buy one when I switch.
I unlocked a Sprint s4 and I am able to make calls with a AT&T micro sim in but cannot get data and texts working. I had to downgrade the baseband to get into hidden menu, but I stopped there. In the hidden menu you have to make some changes but I was scared that if I got it to work on at&t I wouldnt be able to get it back working on Sprint. Everyone does say that Sprint doesnt allow anyone to use other domestic carriers.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
sprint lost
cyrusalmighty said:
I unlocked a Sprint s4 and I am able to make calls with a AT&T micro sim in but cannot get data and texts working. I had to downgrade the baseband to get into hidden menu, but I stopped there. In the hidden menu you have to make some changes but I was scared that if I got it to work on at&t I wouldnt be able to get it back working on Sprint. Everyone does say that Sprint doesnt allow anyone to use other domestic carriers.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
here is a video I made for on sprint 4g to att h+ back to sprint 4g with no problems no sound in the video tho and no need for root inless you want data then you need to edit apns no you should get on E or 3g maybe with this without apn.
tNoobYsYL8o <--- end of youtube link just made an acc so can't post the whole link
how you do it
eheilner said:
here is a video I made for on sprint 4g to att h+ back to sprint 4g with no problems no sound in the video tho and no need for root inless you want data then you need to edit apns no you should get on E or 3g maybe with this without apn.
tNoobYsYL8o <--- end of youtube link just made an acc so can't post the whole link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you provide how you do it to unlock the s4 sprint use in att
thanks in advance
I have the Verizon Galaxy Note 3. Can I use it with Tmobile or AT&T network? Do i have to unlock the phone first before using for different carriers?
Thanks all!
vincent12345 said:
I have the Verizon Galaxy Note 3. Can I use it with Tmobile or AT&T network? Do i have to unlock the phone first before using for different carriers?
Thanks all!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's already unlocked just make sure you are using the proper sim and apn
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Bsmith0731 said:
It's already unlocked just make sure you are using the proper sim and apn
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your reply, What is "apn"?
How to change "apn"?
Thanks!
Settings > more settings > mobile networks > access point names
Then hit the plus at the bottom.
Bsmith0731 said:
It's already unlocked just make sure you are using the proper sim and apn
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im also wanting to switch to tmobile. Is there a special sim i need to buy? Im gonna look on amazon for a unactivated tmobile miro sim card. Just need some advice. Thanks
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 02:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 PM ----------
I just gotten off the phone with a Straight Talk rep and she said that there sim cards wouldnt work in verizons phones.....and she also said that T-Mobile wouldnt work. I also went to ST web page and checked to see if my phone was compatable by looking at a list of devices on the b.y.o.b my SM-N900V wasnt on the list however it gave me the option of entering my MEID # and it said it was compatable. Just a little confused....does it work or not.
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I don't have experience with ST but with band 4 enabled I was able to put a buddy's T mobile sim card in and get voice and LTE data after configuring T mobiles APN.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
So, with a new straight talk at&t sim card in a verizon galaxy note 3, why would I be getting a "non-verizon sim card" error and no service?
tamale said:
So, with a new straight talk at&t sim card in a verizon galaxy note 3, why would I be getting a "non-verizon sim card" error and no service?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LMAO!!
♢NoteIII♢
LeftyGR said:
LMAO!!
♢NoteIII♢
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What's so funny? Am I missing something? As I understand it, all verizon note 3's are unlocked... here's what I'm basing this off of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480320
wanted to know this too!!
before i left for vacation (here in the PHILIPPINES) i tried using a T-MOBILE simcard on my NOTE3. it worked perfectly OK. thought its unlocked for any GSM network.
when i got here (PHILIPPINES), immediately put in a local simcard and it says "NON-VERIZON SIM" and cant get any signal.
tried all three major phone networks simcards and they all dont work.
can anybody please let us know what is the workaround to this issue?
any help is greatly appreciated!!! c",)
tamale said:
What's so funny? Am I missing something? As I understand it, all verizon note 3's are unlocked... here's what I'm basing this off of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480320
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm sorry. I just don't understand why anyone would buy a brand new phone from one carrier to specifically use on another. But here you go. Good luck.
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/how-to-unlock-a-samsung-galaxy-note-3-free-of-charge/10028425/
♢NoteIII♢
LeftyGR said:
I'm sorry. I just don't understand why anyone would buy a brand new phone from one carrier to specifically use on another. But here you go. Good luck.
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/how-to-unlock-a-samsung-galaxy-note-3-free-of-charge/10028425/
♢NoteIII♢
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, fair enough. The intention wasn't to do this - the verizon note 3 is from ebay and came factory unlocked. I was planning to use it on verizon till I learned their $60/$70 prepaid plans don't support 4G devices
So, found straight talk, checked this phone's IMEI in their system and it said it'd work... but it's not. There's a lot of confusion out there.. people in this thread saying it "just works" on tmobile and at&t, some saying that it "just works" on straight talk (even mentioning that they're using the at&t compatible sim), but so far, no luck for me.
Here are the confusing points:
1) The verizon note 3 comes factory unlocked. If this is true, why do links like the one you just sent me even exist?
2) The straight talk bring your own device kit from walmart ($60, includes one month of $45 unlimited everything) comes with 5 separate activation options:
- AT&T-compatible full-sized sim
- AT&T-compatible micro sim
- Tmobile-compatible full-sized sim
- Tmobile-compatible micro sim
- CDMA scratch-off network access number
The AT&T ones say "4G LTE available", T-mobile ones say "4G HSPA+ Available", and the CDMA one doesn't mention anything about 3 or 4g, so naturally I thought I should try the AT&T one first. I activated this sim card on straight talk, ported my number, once that was complete I put it in the note 3 and booted up - and I have no service, "emergency calls only", and "non-verizon sim". Just to be certain the phone is unlocked, I tried a completely different, genuine t-mobile sim in the same phone and it worked fine.. it still says "non-verizon sim" but I have service and can make calls.
Really hoping someone can shed some light on what might be happening here.
---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 AM ----------
tamale said:
Ah, fair enough. The intention wasn't to do this - the verizon note 3 is from ebay and came factory unlocked. I was planning to use it on verizon till I learned their $60/$70 prepaid plans don't support 4G devices
So, found straight talk, checked this phone's IMEI in their system and it said it'd work... but it's not. There's a lot of confusion out there.. people in this thread saying it "just works" on tmobile and at&t, some saying that it "just works" on straight talk (even mentioning that they're using the at&t compatible sim), but so far, no luck for me.
Here are the confusing points:
1) The verizon note 3 comes factory unlocked. If this is true, why do links like the one you just sent me even exist?
2) The straight talk bring your own device kit from walmart ($60, includes one month of $45 unlimited everything) comes with 5 separate activation options:
- AT&T-compatible full-sized sim
- AT&T-compatible micro sim
- Tmobile-compatible full-sized sim
- Tmobile-compatible micro sim
- CDMA scratch-off network access number
The AT&T ones say "4G LTE available", T-mobile ones say "4G HSPA+ Available", and the CDMA one doesn't mention anything about 3 or 4g, so naturally I thought I should try the AT&T one first. I activated this sim card on straight talk, ported my number, once that was complete I put it in the note 3 and booted up - and I have no service, "emergency calls only", and "non-verizon sim". Just to be certain the phone is unlocked, I tried a completely different, genuine t-mobile sim in the same phone and it worked fine.. it still says "non-verizon sim" but I have service and can make calls.
Really hoping someone can shed some light on what might be happening here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aha, thankfully my problem was a simple one - I called straight talk and had them check the status of the sim card I was trying to use (the micro at&t compatible one) - turns out, it still wasn't activated. SO - they activated it right then and there and everything started working immediately on the phone, too - started right up with the same 4G service my tmobile phone gets in our neighborhood.
SO - in case any one else stumbles upon this, YES, you can use a VERIZON galaxy note 3 with the straight talk AT&T-compatible sim card with the factory stock verizon ROM and no further unlocking. What a crazy world we live in
I have a Verizon note 3 running on T-Mobile. I bought a prepaid plan starter kit at Walmart. It came with the sim and the first month service for $42. Any T-Mobile sim will work. All I did was pull my Verizon sim out and replace it with the T-Mobile sim. Changed the apn settings and it works great! I had to root and other stuff to enable band 4, but you won't have to. The latest update enabled it.
Sent from my SM-N900V using xda premium
skunkle88 said:
I have a Verizon note 3 running on T-Mobile. I bought a prepaid plan starter kit at Walmart. It came with the sim and the first month service for $42. Any T-Mobile sim will work. All I did was pull my Verizon sim out and replace it with the T-Mobile sim. Changed the apn settings and it works great! I had to root and other stuff to enable band 4, but you won't have to. The latest update enabled it.
Sent from my SM-N900V using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What data do you get with T-Mobile ? Edge , LTE , hspa ? Where do you live if you dont mind me asking ? Have you tried installing tmobile Roms at this point ? Thanks !!
The vzw Note 3 on T-Mobile gets full 4G lte AND hspa+ 21 mbps (on areas reformed to 1900mhz pcs band, not on their original AWS band 4 1700/2100 mhz hspa+ 42 mbps).
See this post:
VZW Note 3 N900V Fully Functional on T-Mobile 4G lte (band 4)
jmichaels1982 said:
What data do you get with T-Mobile ? Edge , LTE , hspa ? Where do you live if you dont mind me asking ? Have you tried installing tmobile Roms at this point ? Thanks !!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So i can go to local Wal-Mart super center and get all i need for 42.00?
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
jmichaels1982 said:
What data do you get with T-Mobile ? Edge , LTE , hspa ? Where do you live if you dont mind me asking ? Have you tried installing tmobile Roms at this point ? Thanks !!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I work several blocks from downtown Pittsburgh and I live 15 miles outside of Pittsburgh. Both places I get ~80dBm and 100dBm signal with 20mb - 35mb down, and 10 to 20 up. I'm only on hspa occasionally, but speeds are fast. Their edge network is painful. I'm not on it often in the area but when I am I get ~.15mb - .20mb downloads. I would try to find someone in your area that has T-mobile and see what kind of service they get before switching.
Noob needs direction
Ok. After spending many trips and waiting many hours for the guy at a local shop that flashes phones and sells prepaid services.....I have resorted to trying to do some reading and figure out how to do it myself or at least get some info so I don't waste any more money. I have a galaxy s4 on AT&T prepaid and pay 50 per month for unlimited with working hot spot. All good but wanted to get a Note 3. Is it possible to get a Note 3 to work like my s4??
Sorry if I posted in the wrong section. I just need to know which note 3 to buy and if it will work. I will keep reading and searching but wanted a little direction.
Thanks for any help
Sure CUZ... just remember Verizon is CMDA and AT&T is GSM they are both bootloader locked and will need safestrap work-a-round!
Good Luck
Eagle815 said:
Ok. After spending many trips and waiting many hours for the guy at a local shop that flashes phones and sells prepaid services.....I have resorted to trying to do some reading and figure out how to do it myself or at least get some info so I don't waste any more money. I have a galaxy s4 on AT&T prepaid and pay 50 per month for unlimited with working hot spot. All good but wanted to get a Note 3. Is it possible to get a Note 3 to work like my s4??
Sorry if I posted in the wrong section. I just need to know which note 3 to buy and if it will work. I will keep reading and searching but wanted a little direction.
Thanks for any help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------
Hi,
I got my note 3 from a Pawn Shop, Mint cond for a bargain!!!
That is why someone would buy another's carrier device and use on my current carrier!
LeftyGR said:
I'm sorry. I just don't understand why anyone would buy a brand new phone from one carrier to specifically use on another. But here you go. Good luck.
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/how-to-unlock-a-samsung-galaxy-note-3-free-of-charge/10028425/
♢NoteIII♢
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Straight Talk Verizon Note 3 activation
I have a VZW Note 3, after contacting Straight Talk's *(microchasm) support I am told by a human that the IMEI# of the phone is not compatable with their "bring your own phone" system. I have the micro sim card in the phone, I think I just need them to turn it on... Sorry if I am over simplifying things, at this point I am completely irate. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The previous arrangement with VZW was a concession line that was canceled.