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For the Verizon LG G2, can I swap sims when I go abroad and have it work?
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squeakyl said:
For the Verizon LG G2, can I swap sims when I go abroad and have it work?
Thanks
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Mine works fine on AT&T I get HSDPA, however just like the LG lucid if you reset the phone, it wont go pass the activation screen unless you use a verizon simcard.
I am sure there is a key combination to bypass it, I just havent figured it out yet.
We just switched from Verizon to T-Mobile prepaid, and I picked up the Nexus 5. I'm looking at trading it with a guy for a T-Mobile LG G2 and have a couple of questions for the G2 users out there, especially on T-Mobile:
Will the T-Mobile G2 work on AT&T? Since we're prepaid, I'd like to have options if T-Mobile's prepaid network sucks. I guess the question is how unlocked or unlockable is it? Or is it limited to just T-Mobile's frequencies?
G2 Users with Kids - how is the camera in day to day usage? I know it *can* take great shots in multiple scenarios, but how is it with the kiddos? Is it a good experience? Frustrating at times? My main frustration with the Nexus 5's camera is the slow shutter, because it tends to blur simple shots of my kids faces if they happen to move a little... So I'm curious about those scenarios.
TIA for any info!
jntdroid said:
We just switched from Verizon to T-Mobile prepaid, and I picked up the Nexus 5. I'm looking at trading it with a guy for a T-Mobile LG G2 and have a couple of questions for the G2 users out there, especially on T-Mobile:
Will the T-Mobile G2 work on AT&T? Since we're prepaid, I'd like to have options if T-Mobile's prepaid network sucks. I guess the question is how unlocked or unlockable is it? Or is it limited to just T-Mobile's frequencies?
G2 Users with Kids - how is the camera in day to day usage? I know it *can* take great shots in multiple scenarios, but how is it with the kiddos? Is it a good experience? Frustrating at times? My main frustration with the Nexus 5's camera is the slow shutter, because it tends to blur simple shots of my kids faces if they happen to move a little... So I'm curious about those scenarios.
TIA for any info!
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The T-Mobile varient (D801) will need to be unlocked to work on other carriers.
I actually cancelled my Nexus 5 order and ordered an LG G2 so it doesn't come in until later today.
OMEiAM said:
The T-Mobile varient (D801) will need to be unlocked to work on other carriers.
I actually cancelled my Nexus 5 order and ordered an LG G2 so it doesn't come in until later today.
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Ok - but it *will* work, and fully... That was my main concern. The guy I'm trading with bought it directly from LG, full retail, so I'm hoping it can be unlocked easily.
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jntdroid said:
Ok - but it *will* work, and fully... That was my main concern. The guy I'm trading with bought it directly from LG, full retail, so I'm hoping it can be unlocked easily.
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These are the bands for the T-Mobile LG G2 (D801): GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UTMS I/II/IV/V, LTE 2, 4, 17*
It has both bands 4 and 17 which AT&T LTE works on.
Thanks for that info OMEiAM - I was mobile so I couldn't look that stuff up, I appreciate it.
Anybody got any input on the camera question?
Take a look in the forums here for a 1.70 unlock thread. From what I've read it worked for most people.
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Worked for me
OMEiAM said:
The T-Mobile varient (D801) will need to be unlocked to work on other carriers.
I actually cancelled my Nexus 5 order and ordered an LG G2 so it doesn't come in until later today.
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Hi There,
I tried this method unlockcode247.com/imei/1/40/LG-USA-TMobile--ATampT-Unlock--all-models-[/url] last night and it worked absolutely fine on my D-801 T-Mobile Version of LG G2. Here is what you do
1. Fill in your IMEI
2. Purchase the unlock code
3. Wait for 4-6 hours to receive your unlock code in an email. (I got mine in less than 4hrs)
4. Follow the instructions on the site above
5. Pop-in at&t sim card and follow Method #2, worked for me.
6. I tested it by calling someone and worked fine with at&t sim card on my T-Mobile LG G2
jntdroid said:
We just switched from Verizon to T-Mobile prepaid, and I picked up the Nexus 5. I'm looking at trading it with a guy for a T-Mobile LG G2 and have a couple of questions for the G2 users out there, especially on T-Mobile:
Will the T-Mobile G2 work on AT&T? Since we're prepaid, I'd like to have options if T-Mobile's prepaid network sucks. I guess the question is how unlocked or unlockable is it? Or is it limited to just T-Mobile's frequencies?
G2 Users with Kids - how is the camera in day to day usage? I know it *can* take great shots in multiple scenarios, but how is it with the kiddos? Is it a good experience? Frustrating at times? My main frustration with the Nexus 5's camera is the slow shutter, because it tends to blur simple shots of my kids faces if they happen to move a little... So I'm curious about those scenarios.
TIA for any info!
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Regarding your camera question, I'm in the same boat. I bought a Nexus 5 and while it is a great phone, the camera is almost unusable for the scenario that you described. Trying to get my kids to stay still so I can get a clear shot is impossible so the Nexus is going to have to go back. I'm still debating which phone to get but I'm leaning toward a G2 because of the battery life and supposedly good camera.
davekr said:
Regarding your camera question, I'm in the same boat. I bought a Nexus 5 and while it is a great phone, the camera is almost unusable for the scenario that you described. Trying to get my kids to stay still so I can get a clear shot is impossible so the Nexus is going to have to go back. I'm still debating which phone to get but I'm leaning toward a G2 because of the battery life and supposedly good camera.
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I ended up making the swap today. Haven't had a chance to play with it much, but the camera is a LOT faster than the N5's, and just feels better. I didn't hate the N5's camera at all, it was solid in a lot of situations. But we'll see how it does with my kids, I'll try and force some shots this evening.
I will say the G2 feels as fast, if not a bit faster (probably just animations) than the N5 - though the one I traded for is running Buckeye V2, which is still 4.2.2, but probably tweaked a bit. So I'm not pure stock, but close. It's also more ergonomic, which is nice.
Stock Rom is a beast. I'd be sure to spend a week with it. There are tons of stock Rom mods but it'd pretty awesome with the way it works.
-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
player911 said:
Stock Rom is a beast. I'd be sure to spend a week with it. There are tons of stock Rom mods but it'd pretty awesome with the way it works.
-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
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It came with Buckeye v2 on it so I've stuck with that for now - pretty nice. Looks like stock with just a few helpful tweaks.
Camera is great - a little slow in low-light, though. The viewfinder crawls and it takes forever to focus in low-light.
I broke my sprint phone, but I can upgrade to a new phone now on Sprint. I want to use the Sprint One Up Plan for a bit, then leave the contract since I don't believe it has a contract. I plan on using the G2 as my replacement. I want to move to T-Mobile later, and I know the G2 can be used on Sprint. I also have read here that the G2 comes factory locked by Sprint, and Sprint will one unlock it for international use. Is there something that I could flash to the G2 to allow me to use it on T-Mobile when I switch?
Basically, how can I use domestic USA GSM on a Sprint LG G2?
I will at least root and unlock the phone internationally first anyway, since I need to use outside of the country. Flashing ROMs and things like that is not a problem for me.
ashraj98 said:
I broke my sprint phone, but I can upgrade to a new phone now on Sprint. I want to use the Sprint One Up Plan for a bit, then leave the contract since I don't believe it has a contract. I plan on using the G2 as my replacement. I want to move to T-Mobile later, and I know the G2 can be used on Sprint. I also have read here that the G2 comes factory locked by Sprint, and Sprint will one unlock it for international use. Is there something that I could flash to the G2 to allow me to use it on T-Mobile when I switch?
Basically, how can I use domestic USA GSM on a Sprint LG G2?
I will at least root and unlock the phone internationally first anyway, since I need to use outside of the country. Flashing ROMs and things like that is not a problem for me.
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No this will not work at all.. T mobile and Sprint G2's are completely different.. If you want to move to T mobile, move.. Otherwise stay with sprint!
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Sean473 said:
No this will not work at all.. T mobile and Sprint G2's are completely different.. If you want to move to T mobile, move.. Otherwise stay with sprint!
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I saw this dicussion: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524771
Is it possible, after I finish with Sprint, I could flash the firmware and modem of T-Mobile's G2?
Would any of those unlock codes for the IMEI work, since it supports GSM?
Thats risky due to the fact that tmo uses different bands than sprint plus the radio waves are different and sprint is gsm and tmo is cdma
tbishop91 said:
Thats risky due to the fact that tmo uses different bands than sprint plus the radio waves are different and sprint is gsm and tmo is cdma
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Sprint is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM...
Anyway, I know the G2 supports all of the bands, so I don't see why this can't happen. Sprint has just locked away the domestic GSM capabilities. Why is flashing theT-Mobile modem such a risk then? WOuld I be able to flash it back?
ashraj98 said:
Sprint is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM...
Anyway, I know the G2 supports all of the bands, so I don't see why this can't happen. Sprint has just locked away the domestic GSM capabilities. Why is flashing theT-Mobile modem such a risk then? WOuld I be able to flash it back?
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Sorry always get that bavkwards the issue is with two things the radio, which you said you could flash the modem no problem. Then the biggest issue is the sim card now im not sure if the sprint variant has a sim card slot. But from what my buddy has told me who is a tmobile phone tech they dont have away to enable your service with out the sim card. For some reason they dont do their services like most carriers and just use the phones imei number to set service. If im wrong im sorry and hopefully you can get everything switched. And thank you for the imformation i did not know the g2 has all bands hidden inside the phone. I was just worried that the radio bands would get you. And to answer your question yes you can always just flash them back.
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Sorry always get that bavkwards the issue is with two things the radio, which you said you could flash the modem no problem. Then the biggest issue is the sim card now im not sure if the sprint variant has a sim card slot. But from what my buddy has told me who is a tmobile phone tech they dont have away to enable your service with out the sim card. For some reason they dont do their services like most carriers and just use the phones imei number to set service. If im wrong im sorry and hopefully you can get everything switched. And thank you for the imformation i did not know the g2 has all bands hidden inside the phone. I was just worried that the radio bands would get you. And to answer your question yes you can always just flash them back.
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No problem. If I helped give me my first thank you. I'm going to go to the Sprint Store soon and see what they say. The Nexus 5 seems to be compatible with any carrier, but I like the G2 just a bit better. Sprint has a help topic regarding replacing the SIM , so that is not an issue. Hopefully someone else can tell me if the G2 can have a different modem flashed.
I don't want to take any unneccessary risks flashing, because that is what broke my last two Sprint phones lol.
ashraj98 said:
No problem. If I helped give me my first thank you. I'm going to go to the Sprint Store soon and see what they say. The Nexus 5 seems to be compatible with any carrier, but I like the G2 just a bit better. Sprint has a help topic regarding replacing the SIM , so that is not an issue. Hopefully someone else can tell me if the G2 can have a different modem flashed.
I don't want to take any unneccessary risks flashing, because that is what broke my last two Sprint phones lol.
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Ok so i was wrong it looks like the spring g2 does have a sim spot so all you have to do is 1 get unlock.from sprint 2 flash required firmware and modem and radio files 3 go tothe phones dailer and dail*#*#4636#*#*. This will bring up the menu shown inscreen shot. Switch your current band from evdo to what is shown in the screen shot and bam sprint branded tmo phone if i help at all pls return the favor with the thanks.
tbishop91 said:
Ok so i was wrong it looks like the spring g2 does have a sim spot so all you have to do is 1 get unlock.from sprint 2 flash required firmware and modem and radio files 3 go tothe phones dailer and dail*#*#4636#*#*. This will bring up the menu shown inscreen shot. Switch your current band from evdo to what is shown in the screen shot and bam sprint branded tmo phone if i help at all pls return the favor with the thanks.
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So where do I get the files? And can you confirm this has a good chance of succeeding?
It will not work.. Sprint doesn't unlock the phone for domestic US GSM carriers and the 2 models for Sprint and T-Mobile are completely different. You flash anything like the radios and you'll have a massive brick. If you want to move between carriers, get the Nexus 5.
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Sean473 said:
It will not work.. Sprint doesn't unlock the phone for domestic US GSM carriers and the 2 models for Sprint and T-Mobile are completely different. You flash anything like the radios and you'll have a massive brick. If you want to move between carriers, get the Nexus 5.
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Sprint and Tmo both confirmed yesterday that this is possible
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ashraj98 said:
So where do I get the files? And can you confirm this has a good chance of succeeding?
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As far as the files go I can search here for a thread. And I'm sorry man I will not confirm for you the chance of success because any thing can happen but before you do any thing I recommend you talk to both sprint and tmo in your area
You will not get domestic GSM service with Sprint atm. Hang it up until a solution if any will come. Even after that, it will never be fully compatible with Tmob bands. I love/hate Verizon.
tbishop91 said:
Sprint and Tmo both confirmed yesterday that this is possible
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As far as the files go I can search here for a thread. And I'm sorry man I will not confirm for you the chance of success because any thing can happen but before you do any thing I recommend you talk to both sprint and tmo in your area
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Really? That's weird that Sprint would say that. What exactly did they say?
MetroPCS
I just flashed my ls 980 to Metro they just got bought out by T mobile!!!
ashraj98 said:
Really? That's weird that Sprint would say that. What exactly did they say?
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They said and i quote just call customer service and have them unlock the phone. Once the phone is unlocked you can flash to a different carrier but you have to know what your doing.
tbishop91 said:
They said and i quote just call customer service and have them unlock the phone. Once the phone is unlocked you can flash to a different carrier but you have to know what your doing.
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Well I may just do that, or now I could go with T-Mobile. They are buying out 2-year contracts now (a.k.a they pay your early termination fee). That is sweettttttt!
ashraj98 said:
Well I may just do that, or now I could go with T-Mobile. They are buying out 2-year contracts now (a.k.a they pay your early termination fee). That is sweettttttt!
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Yeah man I have tmo and I love them but if you go to tmo make sure to sign up for jump because the lg flex has been confirmed for the US plus you get free lookout premium and insurance
tbishop91 said:
Yeah man I have tmo and I love them but if you go to tmo make sure to sign up for jump because the lg flex has been confirmed for the US plus you get free lookout premium and insurance
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Yup that's EXACTLY what i'm going to do. Great stuff at tmo from what I've heard. Thanks for all the help everyone.
Bought my phone with verizon before switching to At&t, online they say the phone is unlocked... however not everything sim related functions, no lte ect.. will AT&T roms work on my verizon G2?
Thanks in advance for responces!!
Ericrsmssn said:
Bought my phone with verizon before switching to At&t, online they say the phone is unlocked... however not everything sim related functions, no lte ect.. will AT&T roms work on my verizon G2?
Thanks in advance for responces!!
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sorry i meant d800
I brought an unlocked LG G6 to Verizon store today to get it activated and they were unable to do this. It appears I have 3 options:
1. Return device to bhphotovideo.com. Not sure what their return policy is.
2. Switch from Verizon to T-Mobile. Live in Silicon Valley close to San Jose, California. Their network is probably fine here.
3. Get an imei from an Android device with nano sim. The Verizon tech person said if I had a friend or family member with this they could get the unlocked G6 working on Verizon. Trouble is that I do not know anyone with an Android phone with nano sim. My old G4 used micro sim. The friends and family members have either iPhones or older Androids with micro sim.
So I could really use some advice here.
And in addition let this be a warning to anyone trying to get unlocked devices working on Verizon. I had read elsewhere that Verizon was now more friendly towards unlocked devices, but this was clearly not the case in my experience. Perhaps this is one reason Verizon is starting to lose customers for the first time in its history.
Cut your old micro sim to nano size put it in the G6 and fire it up. Then your new G6 will work and be in the Verizon data base.
Than sometime go in to Verizon and get a new nano sim. I have been down this road with unlocked phones and its not LG it is Verizon.
If you want to use the old G4 again you need a nano to micro adaptor.
I am using the US997 G6 from BH right now but my old phone used the nano sim so I just had to swap it out. Works perfect so long as you start with a Verizon sim that is already activated.
Earlier this week I activated a new SIM/device with my ancient Galaxy S3 IMEI and verizon sent me a 3-in-1 card that I punched down to the nano size cutout. Which allowed me to put my US997 on the network.
By the way, can you share if VoLTE, WiFi Calling or Video Calling work?
jiggyman said:
By the way, can you share if VoLTE, WiFi Calling or Video Calling work?
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I would like to know the same thing! Thanks
I got this phone all I did was take my sim out of my iphone put it in the g6 and boom it works. Verizon has no idea I have this phone. Lol
Update: got the LG G6 working on Verizon after all. We had to make sure the LG G4 is powered down in order for the activation to complete since the G6 was replacing the G4 on Verizon. And boy do I feel like an idiot for not knowing that. Surprising most of the Verizon staff did not suggest to do this.
I received mine and activated it yesterday. VoLTE works perfectly. No Video/WiFi Calling though. I love this phone! No bloatware!
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jiggyman said:
I received mine and activated it yesterday. VoLTE works perfectly. No Video/WiFi Calling though. I love this phone! No bloatware!
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Are there any other differences between the US997 model and the Verizon VS988, other than lacking wifi calling? (I don't know anyone who actually uses verizon video calling, iphone people use facetime, and as android user I'd always just use duo, hangouts or skype)
How do you tst if VoLTE is working?
I'm also curious about this process. I've done a lot of searching, but haven't been able to find a direct answer yet.
I'm considering buying a Sprint G6, then unlocking it to use it on Verizon. Is this even possible? Obviously, they're both CDMA. And appear to have the bands necessary for Verizon. But I've had trouble in the past with unlocking Sprint devices to work on Verizon.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
madmax988 said:
Are there any other differences between the US997 model and the Verizon VS988, other than lacking wifi calling? (I don't know anyone who actually uses verizon video calling, iphone people use facetime, and as android user I'd always just use duo, hangouts or skype)
How do you tst if VoLTE is working?
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VoLTE worked out the box for me on Verizon. I just inserted my SIM and checked, and it was enabled. WiFi calling does not work on most unlocked phones, and the US997 unlocked edition is no different here. Video calling through the carrier does not work either.
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htcnext said:
I brought an unlocked LG G6 to Verizon store today to get it activated and they were unable to do this. It appears I have 3 options:
1. Return device to bhphotovideo.com. Not sure what their return policy is.
2. Switch from Verizon to T-Mobile. Live in Silicon Valley close to San Jose, California. Their network is probably fine here.
3. Get an imei from an Android device with nano sim. The Verizon tech person said if I had a friend or family member with this they could get the unlocked G6 working on Verizon. Trouble is that I do not know anyone with an Android phone with nano sim. My old G4 used micro sim. The friends and family members have either iPhones or older Androids with micro sim.
So I could really use some advice here.
And in addition let this be a warning to anyone trying to get unlocked devices working on Verizon. I had read elsewhere that Verizon was now more friendly towards unlocked devices, but this was clearly not the case in my experience. Perhaps this is one reason Verizon is starting to lose customers for the first time in its history.
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That's great news that you got most of the functionality working, OP. Do you happen to know if the phone was factory unlocked? Or was it tied to a carrier, then unlocked afterward? Again, thanks for any additional info!
ctyonthehil said:
I'm also curious about this process. I've done a lot of searching, but haven't been able to find a direct answer yet.
I'm considering buying a Sprint G6, then unlocking it to use it on Verizon. Is this even possible? Obviously, they're both CDMA. And appear to have the bands necessary for Verizon. But I've had trouble in the past with unlocking Sprint devices to work on Verizon.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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Unlikely to work. Stick with the unlocked version, model us997. Keep in mind Verizon sometimes blocks phones from their network that have the necessary hardware, like the ZTE Axon 7.
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Unlikely to work. Stick with the unlocked version, model us997. Keep in mind Verizon sometimes blocks phones from their network that have the necessary hardware, like the ZTE Axon 7.
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That's wrong. Im using Axon 7 on Verizon right now. No issues at all.
I really like the G6, not sure if i should get it. I have the Axon 7 as i stated above.
tolymatev said:
That's wrong. Im using Axon 7 on Verizon right now. No issues at all.
I really like the G6, not sure if i should get it. I have the Axon 7 as i stated above.
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If you want OOB compatibility, the device must be certified through Verizon's Open Development process. See below.
https://opennetwork.verizonwireless.com/content/open-development/home.html
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jiggyman said:
If you want OOB compatibility, the device must be certified through Verizon's Open Development process. See below.
https://opennetwork.verizonwireless.com/content/open-development/home.html
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OOB???
Axon 7 is just like Moto X Pure or this us997. They are unlocked with Verizon's bands. Stick an activated sim in them and they will work.
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OOB???
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Out of The Box, without any mods.
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https://community.zteusa.com/thread/14776
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https://community.zteusa.com/thread/14776
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This is old. And only one build. I went through that. They fixed it right away. I had the phone since launch. MM was great out of the box, 7.0 had a hiccup with service, GSM sim after the update fixed it on 1st boot, then you could put your​ CDMA sim back in.
If you buy the device now, the 7.1.1 build will work out of the box.
If you look through the zte forums people have had a lot of problems getting the Axon 7 to work with Verizon. Anyway, I am glad to hear you got it working all right. I like the Axon 7 a lot but was not willing to go through the extra effort that others reported to get it working. And some people could not get it working at all, not a risk I was willing to take. I blame Verizon, I do not think they are supportive of unlocked phones.