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Here is the culprit:
https://android.googlesource.com/de.../core/res/res/values-mcc310-mnc090/config.xml
That's for Cricket wireless, but there's a similar one for ATT.
What that modification does is tell the Android system that there are no valid tethering network interfaces when an ATT sim card is inserted. So it's removed from the settings menu automatically because tethering is no longer "supported" by any of the network interfaces on the device.
These config files are compiled down into /system/framework/framework-res.apk.
Here is my chain of events.
9/13 I received my Nexus 7 LTE and noticed the issue
9/14 Contacted AT&T Technical Support by Phone to work on issue. Confirmed that my 5GB Plan includes Tethering and Hotspot. Technical Support could not provide a solution.
9/15 Posted in XDA Developers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45602294#post45602294 Confirmed this issue is happening to others
9/15 Posted in XDA Developers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45602419#post45602419
9/17 Created post on Google Product Forum https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/nexus/nexus-7/LwcDQENWhRE
9/18 Sent the following email
From: David Segura
Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 12:02 AM
Subject: Greg Belaus Blog Post - Google Nexus 7 Brings Best in Class Picture Quality to AT&T Customers
To: consumerblog at att.com
Cc: robert.n at talkandroid.com, phil at androidcentral.com, David Segura , customercare at tech360.att-mail.com, attcustomercare at att.com
This email is directed to Greg Belaus or the current Consumerist at AT&T.
I am one of the lucky few that have purchased a Google Nexus 7 LTE and am a current AT&T customer with 3 Smart Phone devices and 3 Tablets, all with expensive Data Plans through AT&T.
My concern (before I return the Google Nexus 7 LTE) is why the Hotspot and Tether options disappear when an AT&T SIM Card is plugged in. I have the 5GB DataConnect Tablet plan that includes these features. When I setup the device (without the SIM Card installed) the Hotspot and Tethering shows up in my settings. As soon as I plug in the AT&T SIM Card, they disappear, never to be seen again unless I do a factory restore. Only then do I have the options back, until I plug in my SIM Card again.
I have contacted Technical Support and they have verified that my device is provisioned properly and that I have Tethering and HotSpot included in my 5GB Data Plan, but are unable to restore this functionality.
I have posted this issue on XDA Developers, Android Central, and Talk Android, and will keep reaching out until I get a clear answer (I almost CC'd randall.stephenson at att.com as well).
Please investigate why this is disabled, and if it not something that I will be able to use (since I am paying for the feature), I will need to determine my best course of action to terminate my Tablet contract as it appears to me that AT&T is blocking features that I am paying for in my plan.
Regards,
David Segura
9/18 Received an email from attcustomercare at att.com with the following Case ref:_00DE0czFk._500E0703wB:ref that it was being looked into.
9/19 Contacted Google Nexus Support by Phone. Was informed that this was being escalated by Google Support. Case 5-5927000001711
What needs to be determined is if this is an accident or intentional. As I am paying for Tethering and Hotspot, I have a serious issue with this so far and it seems that there would be nothing AT&T can do to my device to get it restored. Short of Google correcting the issue and issuing an OTA Update, but this would mean that AT&T will need to work with Google to fix this
Unless this issue gets exposure from some people calling in or from Android websites, I am sure this will be a low priority
Wow! Why does this not surprise me it happening on an AT&T sim card. This coming from a very long time AT&T customer who purchased my last carrier subsidized phone a year and a half ago. I have always received excellent customer support but I wouldn't bet any money on it getting resolved in the next 30 days. Hopefully I'm wrong! At some point, out of curiosity, I need to stick my sim back in the N4 and see if tethering is still there because I tether my N7 often using the One X. Good luck!
It's Google’s to fix
The Nexus 7 LTE comes from Google, it is obviously a Google issue. I would expect a month.
It would be illegal for AT&T to prevent you from tethering, if they do you can file a complaint with the FCC. AT&T won’t try to stop you anymore after Verizon lost in court and paid $1.25M.
Use some tethering app meanwhile.
OP,
Thanks for the find and it indeed works.
I have decomplied the framework-res.apk file, removed the att restrictions from there, replaced the file with the recompiled file i created and sure enough, Tethering is there and working.
I have attached the modified framework-res.apk file, maybe someone can make a flashable zip for people who would like to enable this on AT&T.
Please note that this file will only work on JLS36C.
If you would like to try this for yourself:
1) unzip the attached and save it so internal storage
2) from TWRP go to terminal commands and copy the file over to /system/framework and reboot.
I would recommend making a backup to the original framework-res.apk file for future OTA updates. You will need to roll back to that before applying any OTA.
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The Nexus 7 LTE comes from Google, it is obviously a Google issue. I would expect a month.
It would be illegal for AT&T to prevent you from tethering, if they do you can file a complaint with the FCC. AT&T won’t try to stop you anymore after Verizon lost in court and paid $1.25M.
Use some tethering app meanwhile.
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Went to the AT&T store today. Asked if my Nexus 7 was compatible with LTE. The clerk searched Google for AT&T and Nexus 7 LTE. She said yes. LOL
So I asked if my IMEI was going to activate properly. I have a prepaid AT&T SIM activated on 2012 Nexus 7 3G and when put into Nexus 7 2013 4G/LTE it will *not* access LTE.
So she took one of their SIMs and put it into my Nexus 7 4G/LTE and it showed LTE coverage. I said yeah, so what. What happens if I activate an AT&T SIM on my Nexus 7 4G/LTE device? E.g. not on one of your approved LTE devices.
She said she did not know and they could not tell. So, she got the manager. The manager said they have no way to check the IMEI because they have no database they can search for LTE compatibility.
However, they said if there was any problem they would insure LTE was working if I wanted to activate in store. The discussion touched on modifying IMEI or activating in another LTE device if the Nexus 7 4G/LTE did not automatically work on LTE. I mentioned the hotspot feature was also disabled by Google software, and they were not pleased.
They were trying to help and I thanked them for the information. But, I left with my T-Mobile SIM in my Nexus 7 4G/LTE. I will ponder what to do until the free 2G/30 days pass on T-Mobile expires. AT&T is selling data only on these tablets so they should not care how its used, hotspot or not. AT&T is really dropping the ball.
With all this SIM swapping, I also considered what happens if I put in a second new T-Mobile SIM in my Nexus 7 4G/LTE. Do I get another free 2G/30 day pass? LOL
No $100 bill credit either
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SOLUTION
Guys good news.....here is the solution to get tether back!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45781140#post45781140
It is February 2015. My nexus 7 build KTU84P will not tether with an att sim card in it.
This has been going on literally for YEARS. Google will never fix this.
Lawsuit? FCC action?
I'm going on vacation at the end of the month and always use my AP WiFi feature on my rooted Galaxy Nexus so we have internet in the hotel on our tablet and laptop.
I just pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 3 and VZ says it's shipping out no later that 10/10.
Does anyone think the genius devs on here will have root on the Note 3 soon after its release on VZ?
My friend has Tmobile and it's really easy for him to switch phones by swapping out the sim card. Is it just as easy to do the same thing with Verizon?
I might consider bringing two phones with me and leaving the Gnex in the hotel for wifi AP and then pop the sim into the Note 3 when we leave.
Any advice would be helpful!
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I'm going on vacation at the end of the month and always use my AP WiFi feature on my rooted Galaxy Nexus so we have internet in the hotel on our tablet and laptop.
I just pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 3 and VZ says it's shipping out no later that 10/10.
That's correct
Does any think the genius devs on here will have root on the Note 3 soon after its release on VZ?
I think it will, but I'm not a dev
My friend has Tmobile and it's really easy for him to switch phones by swapping out the sim card. Is it just as easy to do the same thing with Verizon?
If its 4G LTE phones then yes . If your talking about say a Droid Incredible or iPhone 4S to the Note 3 and back, then that's harder since older non 4G LTE phones on Verizon use pure CDMA (no SIM card). If your phone has a SIM (Gnex for example) then yes it is a simple swap.
I might consider bringing two phones with me and leaving the Gnex in the hotel for wifi AP and then pop the sim into the Note 3 when we leave.
Not a bad idea, but be careful, my brother left his iPad in a hotel in San Antonio, and when he came back later that night it was missing. He was never refunded a cent despite getting a police report etc.
Any advice would be helpful!
Look above! Oh and who is the girl in the avatar? She's pretty.
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Neo3D said:
I'm going on vacation at the end of the month and always use my AP WiFi feature on my rooted Galaxy Nexus so we have internet in the hotel on our tablet and laptop.
I just pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 3 and VZ says it's shipping out no later that 10/10.
Does any think the genius devs on here will have root on the Note 3 soon after its release on VZ?
My friend has Tmobile and it's really easy for him to switch phones by swapping out the sim card. Is it just as easy to do the same thing with Verizon?
I might consider bringing two phones with me and leaving the Gnex in the hotel for wifi AP and then pop the sim into the Note 3 when we leave.
Any advice would be helpful!
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I, too, use my rooted GNex for wifi when traveling. It's a lifesaver! But correct me if I'm wrong, even though we may not have root right away, won't FoxFi work for tethering in the meantime? At least that's my plan. We're going away for Columbus day weekend and in the hopes I have my phone right before we leave, that's my plan. (Unless my wife has anything to say about it, I don't think she'll appreciate my weekend spent playing with my new toy)
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I, too, use my rooted GNex for wifi when traveling. It's a lifesaver! But correct me if I'm wrong, even though we may not have root right away, won't FoxFi work for tethering in the meantime? At least that's my plan. We're going away for Columbus day weekend and in the hopes I have my phone right before we leave, that's my plan. (Unless my wife has anything to say about it, I don't think she'll appreciate my weekend spent playing with my new toy)
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the WiFi hotspot is my #1 reason for wanting root... I will say that foxfi does not support all devices, and I believe the S4 is not supported, so I bet the N3 won't be either, at least for a while.
toddnbrown said:
the WiFi hotspot is my #1 reason for wanting root... I will say that foxfi does not support all devices, and I believe the S4 is not supported, so I bet the N3 won't be either, at least for a while.
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It's not the Verizon model, but this is hopeful: Does Foxfi work on the Note 3?
Chainfire needs the firmware to be available so he can offer up a version of his CF-Auto Root method as he has already done for other GN3 models. So we may have something by EOM it depends on how long it takes for the FW to release.
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Chainfire needs the firmware to be available so he can offer up a version of his CF-Auto Root method as he has already done for other GN3 models. So we may have something by EOM it depends on how long it takes for the FW to release.
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That would require an unlocked bootloader from verizon. Which is more than a 100% chance of being locked. AlSo I am still pretty wlrrked about the knox e-fuse voiding warrenty.
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That would require an unlocked bootloader from verizon. Which is more than a 100% chance of being locked. AlSo I am still pretty wlrrked about the knox e-fuse voiding warrenty.
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I was not aware that CF Auto-root required an unlocked bootloader to work, that is a PITA. There is another root method available for the GS4 though so there will likely be one for the GN3, however now we are stuck facing the loss of warranty due to KNOX. Honestly if I had an issue I would just put an insurance claim in and be down with it.
Bluetooth DUN
If you get a bluetooth DUN app from the Play Store it works way better than any wifi tethering. I have VZW Note 3 and it works great. I think the app is 5.00 but it is totally worth it.
What about the wifi hotspot toggle?
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It's not the Verizon model, but this is hopeful: Does Foxfi work on the Note 3?
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Unfortunately, Foxfi does not currently work on the GN3.
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Unfortunately, Foxfi does not currently work on the GN3.
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I have been using it fine. Just hit the home button when the Verizon pay screen appears and you're good to go.
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Foxfi does work
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I have been using it fine. Just hit the home button when the Verizon pay screen appears and you're good to go.
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Agree here, I did the very same thing. Launch FoxFi and when the Verizon Hotspot 'pay' screen shows up just hit home button. Works perrrrrfectly.
Now, we don't know for sure if Big Brother is watching , you will notice that the verizon Hotspot icon also shows up along with foxfi icon in notifications bar.
Hey guys,
I just purchased a nexus 6 from t-mobile and popped in a sim from att, sprint, and Verizon. I can confirm all 3 worked flawlessly with no problems.
At the device start up, i did skip the part where it tried to activate on the network the sim was from.
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.
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If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.
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Are you seeing the issue of voice + data not working at the same time? When I'm on a call on Verizon, Wi-Fi works, but mobile data shuts off... is this just Verizon, or is this a "feature"?
sephtin said:
Are you seeing the issue of voice + data not working at the same time? When I'm on a call on Verizon, Wi-Fi works, but mobile data shuts off... is this just Verizon, or is this a "feature"?
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That is not activated on Verizon...
But what I do want to know is if Verizon will whitelist the imei numbers . because I am soooo ready to pull the trigger to buy at a tmobile store. Did you have to activate the tmobile first? That's what the rep is telling me here
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Are you seeing the issue of voice + data not working at the same time? When I'm on a call on Verizon, Wi-Fi works, but mobile data shuts off... is this just Verizon, or is this a "feature"?
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Unless something has changed with CDMA technology, the Verizon phones shouldn't be able to use data while on an active call. I know they are working to get that working with some new LTE standard but I haven't heard anything about it being here yet.
dadsterflip said:
That is not activated on Verizon...
But what I do want to know is if Verizon will whitelist the imei numbers . because I am soooo ready to pull the trigger to buy at a tmobile store. Did you have to activate the tmobile first? That's what the rep is telling me here
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I'm considering switching to TMo anyway, so I picked up 30 days of pre-paid with the phone for 45$. I plan to try both carriers on my commute, see how signal is on both carriers on the train ride, downtown at work, etc. before making up my mind, and this device makes it as easy as swapping the SIM out!
The issue I had, was I didn't have a nano-SIM. Verizon rep at the store told me there was nothing they could do... I told them if he got me a nano-SIM, that customer support could active it... He gave me a SIM and let me use their phone to call Support to activate it. The support person did a "SIM swap" for my existing device, even though my Note3 obviously doesn't use a nano-SIM.. but that's all it took to activate the nano-SIM, and it works perfectly.
I may be misunderstanding your question... I believe the confusion is that you don't actually activate the phone... you activate the SIM IN the device. You should be able to take the phone out of the box, and drop in an already activated SIM and all will work fine...
seh6183 said:
Unless something has changed with CDMA technology, the Verizon phones shouldn't be able to use data while on an active call. I know they are working to get that working with some new LTE standard but I haven't heard anything about it being here yet.
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Thank you for confirming, that's exactly what I needed to know! I'm sure I can live without needing mobile data while on a call...
sephtin said:
I'm considering switching to TMo anyway, so I picked up 30 days of pre-paid with the phone for 45$. I plan to try both carriers on my commute, see how signal is on both carriers on the train ride, downtown at work, etc. before making up my mind, and this device makes it as easy as swapping the SIM out!
The issue I had, was I didn't have a nano-SIM. Verizon rep at the store told me there was nothing they could do... I told them if he got me a nano-SIM, that customer support could active it... He gave me a SIM and let me use their phone to call Support to activate it. The support person did a "SIM swap" for my existing device, even though my Note3 obviously doesn't use a nano-SIM.. but that's all it took to activate the nano-SIM, and it works perfectly.
I may be misunderstanding your question... I believe the confusion is that you don't actually activate the phone... you activate the SIM IN the device. You should be able to take the phone out of the box, and drop in an already activated SIM and all will work fine...
Thank you for confirming, that's exactly what I needed to know! I'm sure I can live without needing mobile data while on a call...
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I know it works. My question is. Would Verizon block the imei or device I.d.s later down the road to where it doesn't work and only the imei that's been sold on Google play works.
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I know it works. My question is. Would Verizon block the imei or device I.d.s later down the road to where it doesn't work and only the imei that's been sold on Google play works.
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Good luck getting your answer. If the device suddenly stops working on Big Red, I'll post here (as soon as I've completed my switch to another carrier).
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Good luck getting your answer. If the device suddenly stops working on Big Red, I'll post here (as soon as I've completed my switch to another carrier).
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Lol. Yea that's what I was worried about. I didn't want to buy it then down the road oh yea this I.d. doesn't work anymore.
I did not register my device on T-Mobile at all. Just popped the other sims in.
What I'm told is that carriers only care about imei when activating for the first time. If you just put your own sim in there they just can't see the device type which really doesn't matter unless you're looking to call them for support.
T mobile store gave me **** about buying the phone out right. I had to get a friend to add me as an authorized user on his account to buy the phone OUTRIGHT. So stupid...
Also, at T-Mobile the phone out right was 649 where everyone else is like 50 or 40 bucks more which was also sweet.
I also did not get bloat Ware on the phone from the carriers.
The devices CDMA identifier (MEID??) needs to be in the carriers whitelist so if the OP didn't place a voice call over either the Sprint or Verizon networks itnis not "safe" to to say it works on all carriers.
This is supposed to be one model for all of the US with 4 SKUs for the variations, and it should work but there is still the question of whether the CDMA carrier. Allows the phone on their network.
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I can confirm I've activated my nexus bought directly from moto on both sprint and T-Mobile. Both voice and data worked with each carrier. Sprint takes a little more when than just putting the Sim in. They need to activate the MEID in their system. You can't just put an active Sim from another phone in and have it work.
Interesting..
Other users have reported the exact opposite.
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Interesting..
Other users have reported the exact opposite.
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If you referring to activating one on sprint, I was one of those users. Since Monday haven't been able to activate it until this morning.
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If you referring to activating one on sprint, I was one of those users. Since Monday haven't been able to activate it until this morning.
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Yep, talking about Sprint. IIRC, there were multiple threads on here saying you can only activate on CDMA carriers if you buy from them or Google Play.
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Yep, talking about Sprint. IIRC, there were multiple threads on here saying you can only activate on CDMA carriers if you buy from them or Google Play.
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What about activating on Verizon?
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Buying from T-Mo living in a non-T-Mo area
Yes. I must be one of the only people on here in the U.S. not living in a T-Mo area.
I just ordered from T-Mo (64GB MB). After much conversation and clarification, I've learned that one can buy a Nexus 6 from them outright, which requires also buying a $10 SIM activation kit. Since I do not live in a T-Mo area, I will have to call and cancel my 'yet-to-be-activated' plan, which also required a $50 deposit. By utilizing T-Mo's "buyer's remorse", I will be able to keep the phone, since I bought it outright, but will be refunded my $50 deposit for the service, without ever having to activate it on T-Mo's network. From there, I will pop in my AT&T SIM card, and be on my way! The only thing I'll be out is the $10 SIM activation kit.
Also, the rep's did acknowledge that the Nexus 6 is one of the few phones they have that are already unlocked.
Please do critique this if you foresee any problems I'll have popping in my AT&T SIM and using my existing service with them.
EDIT: Yargh. T-Mo had zero 64GB phones, and have since called me back to tell me they are on back order. But hey... at least I have an order in now. Beats what I've accomplished so far on the Play store all to hell.
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What about activating on Verizon?
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As far as I'm aware, Verizon comes under the same category. You should only be able to activate on Verizon if you buy the phone from Google Play or from Verizon.
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As far as I'm aware, Verizon comes under the same category. You should only be able to activate on Verizon if you buy the phone from Google Play or from Verizon.
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That is what I have read. I am hoping by the 12/2 when I get my phone from Motorola I will have more options regarding Verizon.
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What about activating on Verizon?
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I bought my device from T-Mobile, removed the T-Mobile sim it came with, put my Verizon sim card in, and it worked no problem. This happened with my phone on ATT as well. The guy next to me did the SAME EXACT THING on Sprint.
I am not BSing you guys in the least. I have no problem helping out in anyway I can. I'll even give you the number and the guy at the T Mobile store who watched us do it lol.
seh6183 said:
Unless something has changed with CDMA technology, the Verizon phones shouldn't be able to use data while on an active call. I know they are working to get that working with some new LTE standard but I haven't heard anything about it being here yet.
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This is incorrect, it has been working for 3 years now. Data while on a phone call has been working since LTE came out. It worked on my Note 2, Note 3, and currently works on my Galaxy S5. Also works on my families HTC M7 and M8.
However, it no longer works on the Droid Turbo, and now I believe the N6.
But the original assumption was incorrect, data + voice has been working for years. They did something now that it is not working on new devices coming out.
Hi all,
I didn't see anything from reading through the forum on using a Sprint HTC 10 on Verizon. It sounds like there's been success with Tmobile and AT&T.
So far, this is what I've found:
-Sprint HTC 10 should have all the LTE bands necessary for Verizon
-Sprint HTC 10 needs to be sim unlocked before anything can be done
-S-Off + root are required for any potential workaround for Verizon, as the appropriate radio needs to be flashed
How far off base am I? I am intrigued because I am on Verizon and I'd like to take advantage of the sprint HTC 10 sale that's supposedly going on right now. Thanks in advance!
I have the same question. I'm trying to jump on that but for T-Mobile. I'm just worried I won't be able to get the device unlocked.
Historically, Verizon and Sprint don't activate each others' phones. They're the two big CDMA carriers that don't use SIM cards, but activate by ESN directly. But there are always those who get lucky.
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I've been working on that recently. I actually want to be able to switch between Sprint and Verizon.
Sprint has to activate both the phone and the SIM. Verizon has moved to just using SIM cards. I've been able to move a Verizon SIM between devices and have everything work, even on devices that aren't official Verizon devices and even some that only support part of the bands Verizon uses and work on the ones they support.
With the HTC 10, I've been able to get S-OFF and unlock the phone myself since Sprint wouldn't do it. When I put in my Verizon SIM, it recognizes it but for whatever reason is unable to connect to anything but 1X Roaming (probably on Sprint but it won't say). Poking around in CDMAtool hasn't helped much.
I'll update this if I ever figure it out.
Any updates? I'm curious myself. I have the Sprint HTC 10 and am working on finding an MVNO that I like, some of the Verizon ones are tempting.
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I have the same question. I'm trying to jump on that but for T-Mobile. I'm just worried I won't be able to get the device unlocked.
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I got s-off and then unlocked via one of the methods here in xda. Using on t-mobile perfectly. No issues.
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I got s-off and then unlocked via one of the methods here in xda. Using on t-mobile perfectly. No issues.
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By perfectly do you mean volte and Wi-Fi calling are working for you? If so please point to the guide you used. I can't find where anyone using a sprint 10 has gotten those things on T-Mobile.
I would be surprised if a sprint 10 used on Verizon would have that work too but haven't seen any mention of it.
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By perfectly do you mean volte and Wi-Fi calling are working for you? If so please point to the guide you used. I can't find where anyone using a sprint 10 has gotten those things on T-Mobile.
I would be surprised if a sprint 10 used on Verizon would have that work too but haven't seen any mention of it.
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I unlocked the bootloader and installed ViperRom, picking the US Unlocked version as my device. I have working VoLTE, but not wifi calling. (Note, this is on Mint Sim, which uses the T-Mobile network)
yeah it would be great if someone could give a for sure answer to this. I've found a lot of post giving conflicting information all over xda and r/htc10 about this. I would love to buy a used sprint htc 10 (seems to be the cheapest version by far) and use it on a verizon mvno, but until I know for sure it works I' not going to do it.
Anyone got one they can sell me? I want a lightly used one with clean esn.... has to have older security version software that allows the use of hidden menu apk. Even better if it's already sim unlocked and have tethering enabled
Will pay good price with paypal. PM me.
I got a G5 from ebay and it has the latest security software ver ZVF preventing the use of hidden menu as well as a lot of other features. so thinking of returning it.
also, i noticed i couldn't lte data stream while talking on the phone (non-VOIP) at the same time on the particular G5 i got... Weird since i could do that on my old samsung s4
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Anyone got one they can sell me? I want a lightly used one with clean esn.... has to have older security version software that allows the use of hidden menu apk. Even better if it's already sim unlocked and have tethering enabled
Will pay good price with paypal. PM me.
I got a G5 from ebay and it has the latest security software ver ZVF preventing the use of hidden menu as well as a lot of other features. so thinking of returning it.
also, i noticed i couldn't lte data stream while talking on the phone (non-VOIP) at the same time on the particular G5 i got... Weird since i could do that on my old samsung s4
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Why buy the sprint model? It’s not worth it unless your using sprint....
GSM and unlocked models can be gotten under $100
Also about having LTE while on the phone. Not possible if using it on a non sprint carrier. As it’s not gonna support volte
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Why buy the sprint model? It’s not worth it unless your using sprint....
GSM and unlocked models can be gotten under $100
Also about having LTE while on the phone. Not possible if using it on a non sprint carrier. As it’s not gonna support volte
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Well, I am on sprint. I actually bought a G5 on ebay last week. Unfortunately it has ZVF security software ver which prevents me from using the hidden menu..apk to access the menu to enable tethering. I need ver ZV8 or earlier.... It's already unlocked, but hotspot is actually very vital to me. I would rather just go back to my old S4 if i can't get hotspot enabled. And no way in f;ckin hell i am going to pay sprint $30/month for the hotspot subscription when i am paying already $60/month for my unlimited data plan...... So there's that...
My old sprint samsung s4 can certainly stream lte data when i talk on phone..... So it was complete surprise that the sprint G5 i got couldn't do that. didn't know it was just my G5 or maybe that's common to all sprint G5......
Done. Got my ZV9. thanks.