can this be done.. i live in a country that doesn't have that phone and i was thinking of buying it from the US through Sprint.. but will i be able to unlock it and use it on my country?? does it support SIM or not?
Why not use a HTC-HERMES
You would be better off getting a HTC-HERMES based phone. most of the US phones that are EVDO-based can't be unlocked to my knowledge. The HTC TyTN 3G Phone is better every which way than the PPC6700. I've demo'ed both units and I really like the new Hermes over the 6700. Not to mention that sprint is the one of the *worse* US celluar companies out there
Thx
-cosmic
In a conversation with a verizon rep a few months ago, I learned that, while not advertised, it is technically possible to activate sprint phones on the verizon network. they would need the MSL (master subsidy lock) code and a second unlock code. The MSL is needed to program the phone with the phone number itself. The second code is used for deeper device programming so that it would work on other networks. keep in mind that the rep said that it is technically possible and could not point to actual instances where it had been done.
on a side note...I think that sprint uses only one frequency mode, while say...verizon uses two frequency modes (but the one sprint uses is the same one verizon uses for voice and data on evdo phones).
my understanding is that another carrier will have to add the ESN of the sprint phone to the ESN block of their phones, which is something that may be difficult to do...you would probably have to find some kind, knowledgeable rep to do this for you.
No Verizon
I'm using verizon wireless now. Before using verizon, Please read the following:
* Not only does Verizon limit the type of "unlimited" use, it imposes a quota on "unlimited" use, and terminates customers who exceed it. According to the Washington Post.[6], Broadband Reports[7], tech columnist Robert X. Cringely, many wireless industry "insider" news sites[8],[9], and countless blogs[10]; Verizon advertises "unlimited" broadand service but automatically terminates anyone using more than 5G/month (166M/day), no matter what they use the service for. This is a quota of about 15 minutes of actual data transmission time... for an "unlimited" use account. A PBS investigator monitored his bandwidth during normal use and discovered it to be 184M/day[11]. .
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon_Wireless
This is very tue of verizon. Does anyone know if this is gonna change anytime soon?
You can get the MSL (unlock) code from the Apache by using Bitpim. Check this post:
http://ppc6700users.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1640&start=15
It worked for me on a Qwest phone. Sprint still wouldn't activate it for me though.
no SIM but you can now change ur ESN see here.
~Mike
after my post above, I tried a few things...
here's what you would need to do :
change your esn (you will need your msl) to an esn that is in the block of the target carrier (hint, buy a cheap or give-a-way) change your esn, make sure that you calculate a checksum (there are instructions and programs all over the internet on how to change your esn). program your phone with your number: ##<your msl here># and type in your 10-digit phone number. don't worry about the dec or hex, just change the esn and program your number.
From Assoicated Press - Spring Nextel Agrees to Unlock Phones
I think its going to get a little bit easier, check this out:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jPBoupMPJ6Tl4jgQ5aG0f8-R9KEgD8SH61A80
I'll start a new thread to make sure it gets seen
You CAN NOT use a CDMA phone on a GSM network. They are completely different signals. You can unlock a Sprint phone and force it onto Verizon. You can't force a Verizon phone onto Sprint, unless you know someone inside that doesn't mind losing their job.
Again, CDMA phones ONLY work on CDMA networks such as Verizon or Sprint.
ok I got a boost unlimited phone can I put the esn and other stuff I need on the Touch and used the touch on boost unlimited ? please I really have search and search but no luck any help will be great .Both phones are CDMA.
not sure how boost does there phones anymore but from what i can remember boost uses sim chips right? how would you transfer the info from the chip on to the vogue?
dont even bother anyways boost is getting ready to get terminated.... SAY BYE BYE TO BOOST... and METRO PCS here in so cal.....
Not possible, boost uses same system as nextel and they iden-GSM
have fun paying extra for standard features with metro _ its all equal in the end game. except sprint has more coverage and a faster data network... as for a touch with UbB - I wouldn't recommend it. you will never get your esn on the account... unless ur an expert social engineer ;-) I work for the company I know.
help.
hey did you find any metr in southern cal to flash your touch.. ive been looking for days.. and no luckk
SciFer said:
Not possible, boost uses same system as nextel and they iden-GSM
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boost mobile does use nextel, but its only iDen. neither nextel or boost uses GSM
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boost mobile does use nextel, but its only iDen. neither nextel or boost uses GSM
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While boost Mobile does use Nextel's iden system, the boost "unlimited" service actually uses sprint's CDMA network.
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While boost Mobile does use Nextel's iden system, the boost "unlimited" service actually uses sprint's CDMA network.
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you are correct.
did you ever get your phone activated on boost?
yes its activated now. I can do video or what ever and its not the chip im suing the CDMA network. they have CDMA down south I have instructions. I've dont it 5 times for friends. I have picture mail, Tethering 3g EDGE, Great coverage unlimited for 50 dollars, EVERYTHING,
Its this simple here my simple 123 list
1 bought 60 dollars worth of minutes. you need 65 cause of activation fee. I got him to waive the fee.
2.get it activated BOOST CDMA ONLY, I USED MOTO c290 for BOOST. use it for a few hours. Use one of the the 13 states that have the service, if yours is not avail on the list dont try it, wont work. I USED FLORIDA NC,TX,CA work
3 call back with other phone get DEC using the back label or ##786# (new Phone)
4 They will give you your MSL code something like ##343456# change number and msid. it should reboot.
5 go to ##3282# and reset your network settings, if the net doesn't work, soft reboot twice. and boom. you got it working
This works on all SPRINT PHONES. Enjoy
its not possible. seeing that boost is iDen.
It is Possible THEY HAVE A CDMA NETWORK. And Uses Sprints CDMA on boost accounts. And they share ESN's for the CDMA service. I have one activated as I type.
Blackberry Curve 8350i phone, internet, mms no longer working
Hi, I have a Nextel 8350i using Boost. Here is what I had working on it: Native Blackberry Browser, Operamini, Blackberry Maps, Nimbuzz, Gmail, BB MMS, etc. The other day I was trying a new application called Turn Radio On. It did not seem like it was working so I deleted it even though the message said it was in use and did I still want to delete it. I deleted it. Also, I was trying to change my signal bar back from numbers to bars and may have hit the wrong keys before I hit Alt, NUMLL. Well, because of my carelessness, I cannot get on the internet, I cannot receive or send calls, mms, gmail, etc. Under Options, Advanced, Mobile Network it says Data Services On, Mobile Network 100316. Also under Advanced, in Host Routing Table it says No Entries. I am using Desktop Manager 4.7, Nextel 8350i, Boost service, and until last night everything was working fine. Except for I could never get Shangmail to work. I made a very dumb mistake! I was wondering what to do next? Should I delete my service books and then reinstall them? I tried taking the battery out numerous times and even used quick pull a few times but all i get is the Wi-Fi signal logo. I hope to get this phone back to normal with the understanding that it is a tool to communicate with not a toy. If anyone can help thanks!
remygreen said:
yes its activated now. I can do video or what ever and its not the chip im suing the CDMA network. they have CDMA down south I have instructions. I've dont it 5 times for friends. I have picture mail, Tethering 3g EDGE, Great coverage unlimited for 50 dollars, EVERYTHING,
Its this simple here my simple 123 list
1 bought 60 dollars worth of minutes. you need 65 cause of activation fee. I got him to waive the fee.
2.get it activated BOOST CDMA ONLY, I USED MOTO c290 for BOOST. use it for a few hours. Use one of the the 13 states that have the service, if yours is not avail on the list dont try it, wont work. I USED FLORIDA NC,TX,CA work
3 call back with other phone get DEC using the back label or ##786# (new Phone)
4 They will give you your MSL code something like ##343456# change number and msid. it should reboot.
5 go to ##3282# and reset your network settings, if the net doesn't work, soft reboot twice. and boom. you got it working
This works on all SPRINT PHONES. Enjoy
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I can second this. Was able to do it with a Sprint Touch Pro 2.
FYI - You guys are both right...The "$50 Unlimited" plans use the CDMA Sprint network with Boost, and the rest of the plans still use iDen technology
I have another method that i used for my tp2 on boost...
1. Get a cdma boost phone(i used w385)
2. Activate boost cdma if your within those 13 states.
3.Go to sprint.com and register.
4.Logout and re-register with same number(Disregard all error messages)
5.Log-in using second username u registered with and scroll down to bottom and click activate a new phone.
6. Enter esn for your touch pro 2 and wait til it activates.(Your not done)
7. On your touch pro 2 go to Settings>All settings>System>Update Profile
YOUR ALL SET!!! Phone,Txt,Pics,3gnet, but Sprint Tv worked once and hasn't since then.
The best source of info on this subject seems to be at HoFo...they have a forum specifically for Boost CDMA. Also a good "must read" FAQ, which tells which Sprint phones are compatible, how to use sprint.com account to swap to Sprint phone, etc...
Also now you can activate a Boost CDMA phone anywhere in the US...not just restricted areas any more.
howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=519
actually yes you can .
i have the sprint htc touch pro and i using the boost mobile $50 unlimited plan. everything works fine the calls, text, web. you can get someone to flash it for you on ebay for around 50-60 dollars. hope this helps
Boost Unlimited uses CDMA
Boost now has the Samsung Galaxy Prevail running Android. Boost uses Sprint's CDMA network and data speeds are 3G all for $50 per month guys. As for IDEN: They still have some IDEN phones that work on NexTel's old network if you want the Push to Talk feature
i have a mytouch 3g and i want to roam on at&t network and when i try to click at&t says that the sim card is not registered to this network.
Be nice to see this one answered. I've never worried with it until I was riding down I-40 from TN to NC today and ran into the same issue. Weird thing is, I would roam every now and then on AT&T's network, but couldn't select it to manually jump on their network.
i just want them to terminate my contract i have free roaming but it still costs them money and they send you warnings to stop your roaming if not they have to terminate the contract lol i know someone that works for tech support in sprint and she tells me she sees this often
anyone know?
so can i register on the att network with my android powered tmoushd2? i have a horrible signal with tmobile no service in my house... any1 that could tell me how i would be appreciative. i tried to doit myself but it says something like my sim card is not unlocked
Are you trying to force it to roam on AT&T due to your barely there service, or are you trying to switch carriers to AT&T and continue using your HD2? Your question is confusing.
If you are trying to force it to roam on AT&T, it wont let you if it picks up the slightest T-mobile signal. If you use too many minutes roaming, they'll cancel your plan anyway, so that's not a good idea. Well, at least that's what the fine print says.
If you are trying to switch carriers, you must first unlock you HD2. Then AT&T sims will work in your phone. Sadly, you have to pay for the unlock code. Various people on Ebay can hook you up. There's also several websites that will unlock it (again, at a cost), but I don't know any off the top of my head.
I have a Verizon LG V20 and am considering going with a data only plan and using google voice - is this viable? My understanding is that the VZ LG V20 cannot be unlocked, so I cannot use 3rd party SIMs for data - do I understand that correctly?
I really like the V20 and was told that the VS996 is dual SIM and can be unlocked. Looking for suggestions...
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I have a Verizon LG V20 and am considering going with a data only plan and using google voice - is this viable? My understanding is that the VZ LG V20 cannot be unlocked, so I cannot use 3rd party SIMs for data - do I understand that correctly?
I really like the V20 and was told that the VS996 is dual SIM and can be unlocked. Looking for suggestions...
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I am trying to understand your question and please correct me if I am wrong. Are you trying to use your Verizon branded phone on a GSM network like AT&T or TMobile? If so, your Verizon phone should be already unlocked to GSM networks. It is my understanding that most or all Verizon phones are GSM unlocked. You can insert a GSM SIM card and simply change the APN settings.
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I am trying to understand your question and please correct me if I am wrong. Are you trying to use your Verizon branded phone on a GSM network like AT&T or TMobile? If so, your Verizon phone should be already unlocked to GSM networks. It is my understanding that most or all Verizon phones are GSM unlocked. You can insert a GSM SIM card and simply change the APN settings.
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My understanding is that VZ phones are unlocked for use internationally but not in the US. I could be wrong. I suppose I could take it to an ATT store and ask to try a SIM.
My goal is to use the phone for data only and use 3rd party apps for voice (Google voice, my own VoIP system, etc).
brucejg said:
I have a Verizon LG V20 and am considering going with a data only plan and using google voice - is this viable? My understanding is that the VZ LG V20 cannot be unlocked, so I cannot use 3rd party SIMs for data - do I understand that correctly?
I really like the V20 and was told that the VS996 is dual SIM and can be unlocked. Looking for suggestions...
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I have the LG V20 US996 version of the phone and it is unlocked, came that way, and can use either an AT&T or Verizon sim. It recognizes on booting the particular sim that is in the phone and switches to "GLOBAL" settings and will work with either sim. I happened to be testing this out to see if my crappy Verizon data speeds I had been getting on a phone at work was the fault of the phone or the network. Turns out it is the network. Getting slightly more or less than 1Mb per sec speeds on Verizon and well over 6Mb on AT&T. Trying to run a laptop internet connection with a Verizon MIFI at those speeds and with the accompanying connection issues is darn near impossible.
As to the use of other 3rd party sims for data plans and using Google Voice, I could not say. I imagine it would all boil down to what bands the 3rd party companies use and if the US996 supports.