Hey everyone!
I am about to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S8 (Unlocked-US G950U), and was wondering if the mobile hotspot feature works even if the carrier does not authorize it to (as they must if you're on a carrier's phone & unrooted). I am on the AT&T New Unlimited Plan and they don't technically allow tethering. I am wondering if this phone will block the feature as it would if it was a carrier's phone (as if was purchased through AT&T). I assume it should work without authorization as it's an unlocked phone, however I want confirmation. I contacted Samsung and they didn't want to give me a straight answer.
Thanks!
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Are you forced to use a smartphone data plan? I.e. does AT&T automatically recognize the Roger's IMEI's as a Samsung Focus? If you are unsure or were sporting a smartphone data plan from before, check your online account to see if AT&T automatically changed your phone's picture to a Focus.
If the answer's no, what's the procedure for getting ATT MMS settings on the phone, I hear that's been a problem with unlocked Windows 7 Phones.
No idea on the first response, if it is a simple SIM swap, I have never had a carrier give me any hard time using whatever device I wanted on my plan (from dumphones, to blackberries, to the focus)
On the second question, see here -
It is a hack, but it works.
http://wpcentral.com/samsung-wp7-homebrew-app-fixes-auto-network-reconfiguration-mms
Thanks, I realize switching SIMs is simple. Any idea about ATT requiring a smartphone data plan with a Rogers Focus though?
Is there any way at all to get Wi-Fi calling on an S5 with Verizon?
I bought a new S5 to replace my existing one because I thought Verizon brought that to the S5 some time ago, or so I heard online.
But the phone came with Android 5.0 build# DONGCHAO.A816 with a 15xxxx CID and no sign of Wi-Fi calling.
So my understanding is that the 15xxx CID allows unlocking the bootloader, from there is there any update I can move to with Wi-Fi calling (preferably also root)?
Or even another ROM, like CM? Or is it strictly locked out by Verizon?
Did I jump the gun and buy a phone that isn't going to do what I need?
So I just bought and retrieved from the mail a (locked to tracfone/straight talk) Samsung s8 for a steal off eBay for $400. I currently use a Verizon sim on my unlocked verizon galaxy s6 and plan to continue using Verizon's network but I want ed to know if it's possible to flash the phone to a Verizon stock? Do I have to unlock the phone and is it possible?
It's not a huge deal breaker if I cant. But I wanted to do it as an experiment because for some reason, my verizon Samsung s6 on nougat can bypass the hotspot subscription screen and initiate right away. I wanted to flash my s8 because tracfones don't usually have the mobile hotspot feature and if I can flash it, id like to see if the same trick applies. I use the hotspot feature to save me when I need to use my laptop away from home or play my switch online in a no Wi-Fi zone.
But like I said i can live without it, I just really wanted the phone.
So, after reading through several different threads on several sites, the only DEFINITE answer to getting wifi calling on an unlocked S8, even after rooting, flashing, etc. is that you still need to get an IMEI from an ATT branded S8 in order to get the wifi calling, volte, hdaudio, etc. that come with a ATT branded S8??? Has anyone had permanent success flashing the ATT Branded firmware to a unlocked ATT S8 getting wifi calling, etc. to work without having to get a new IMEI? Don't want to have to go through the pains of having to return my unlocked S8, paying the stocking fee (if required) and paying the additional $100 or more for the ATT branded phone. Thank you in advance.
I called AT&T and switched my IMEI to an AT&T S7, but as soon as I connected my unbranded S8 the system automatically switched back to saying I had an unrecognized phone. I don't know what would have happened if I'd used the IMEI from an AT&T S8, because I don't have access to one.
Hello. I have an old Samsung Note3 Verizon SM-N900V. I have it unlocked running Android 10.
I want to use this with a PrePaid Card, but does not seem to be available. Does anyone know how to make this work?
The only providers I know that "Could" work are Total Wireless or Straight Talk.
Both Nt10wireless & TotalWireless when I enter the IMEI, it says:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE! Our partners are upgrading their network and your phone is not compatible with the new technology.
on Verizons prepaid activation, when I enter the IMEI it says:
Oops, Looks like your device is no longer supported on our network.
Does anyone know if there is any hope to get this working?