I just got quick question, im new to cdma phones till now always had gsn used through like straight talk etc, i was curious to what other carriers besides the verizion can this phone connect to under cdma standards im tryin to find compies like net10 with cdma sim cards or how a cdma phone will connect to other carriers unfortunally my results are turning up dry.
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I just got quick question, im new to cdma phones till now always had gsn used through like straight talk etc, i was curious to what other carriers besides the verizion can this phone connect to under cdma standards im tryin to find compies like net10 with cdma sim cards or how a cdma phone will connect to other carriers unfortunally my results are turning up dry.
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CDMA does not use a sim card like what GSM uses. I have heard that you can flash the R800x CDMA PLAY to work with another carrier but who that carrier is I dont know... To my knowledge the only other national carrier thats CDMA is Sprint but I cant find anything for flashing the PLAY to sprint as from what I have also read, neither Verizon or Sprint will take a phone unless its ID number is in their database
princedarkshadow said:
I just got quick question, im new to cdma phones till now always had gsn used through like straight talk etc, i was curious to what other carriers besides the verizion can this phone connect to under cdma standards im tryin to find compies like net10 with cdma sim cards or how a cdma phone will connect to other carriers unfortunally my results are turning up dry.
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You can probably use your phone on C-Spire, as they support the R800x.
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You can probably use your phone on C-Spire, as they support the R800x.
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ok i stuff like page plus thats compatible with all verizon phones idk how good they are, made mistake of buying the phone i wanted xperia play didnt realize at time many versions i wanted to get a plan similar what i had with straight talk unlimited everything for 45.00 month was tryin to find cdma version of that plan or close to it, unfortunally im clueless to cdma phones, cant really take phone back now and it was 80.00 cheaper than other ones i saw
If you can't find a CDMA company try exchanging it on Craigslist or some online exchange service?
I'm using r800x in India with a different carrier. After carrier/sim unlocking, all you have to do is put in the NVdump file generated based on ur MEID and MIN number (this file is provided by the MEID vendor) and new carrier prl file(google) using CDMA workshop software. This goes for any unlocked CDMA phone, not just the r800x.
which carrier are you using in xperia play r800x
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I'm using r800x in India with a different carrier. After carrier/sim unlocking, all you have to do is put in the NVdump file generated based on ur MEID and MIN number (this file is provided by the MEID vendor) and new carrier prl file(google) using CDMA workshop software. This goes for any unlocked CDMA phone, not just the r800x.
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i am using reliance and what about you?
Check out PagePlus. They use Verizon's network, and if you don't need tons of data, they are a FANTASTIC bargain.
Example: 250 min/ 250 text $12, no extra fees.
Cricket n boost mobile.. cricket ithink is 55 with unlimited everything and boost mobile is $55 too unlimtrd everything but once u go 6 months with on time bill payments your bill drops $5, this contiunes on till u only pay $45. Also both are no contract, not sure tho if boost mobioe accepts other carriers phones cricket for sure does!!
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i am using reliance and what about you?
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Same here buddy!
I work for Reliance.
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I'm using r800x in India with a different carrier. After carrier/sim unlocking, all you have to do is put in the NVdump file generated based on ur MEID and MIN number (this file is provided by the MEID vendor) and new carrier prl file(google) using CDMA workshop software. This goes for any unlocked CDMA phone, not just the r800x.
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CDMA workshop is shady I used it once on a little feature phone and screwed it all up to the point where even 911 wouldn't even work
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crazymonkey05 said:
CDMA workshop is shady I used it once on a little feature phone and screwed it all up to the point where even 911 wouldn't even work
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You can take a back-up as a NAM file before making any changes.
Bought my R800x from Alltel, it doesn't have the verizon bloatware or brand label on the phone. Straight Talk and Net Ten have a BYOP option for CDMA phones for about $60/65 right now at Walmart. I imagine that it will carry over as it's not at 4G-LTE phone, but its quick to it out at the straight talk/net-ten websites.
My friends dad did this with a droid x and everything went fine so I imagine that it would for our phones too
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CDMA does not use a sim card like what GSM uses....
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All Verizon 4g phones use a sim card but the 3g and older do not. I have even changed 4g phones on Verizon by simply swapping the sim.
verizone without contract
run4jit said:
Same here buddy!
I work for Reliance.
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I am planing to buy Xperia play Verizone seller description says that it is without contract (no new contract).
Does verizone without contract means that phone is unlocked, I would like to know whether I can use the phone in India with TATA CDMA.
Regards,
Atish
atishazad said:
I am planing to buy Xperia play Verizone seller description says that it is without contract (no new contract).
Does verizone without contract means that phone is unlocked, I would like to know whether I can use the phone in India with TATA CDMA.
Regards,
Atish
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Yes, you can use it with TATA cdma provided you can register the phone's MEID with TATA and you have the NV configuration for call and data for TATA cdma.(Google it). Also, I'm willing to sell my mobile for a good price since i paid for lot of stuff like extra battery+bootloader unlock etc.
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I did a search but didn't see any recent information.
I have the Droid Incredible on Verizon, rooted, S-off, custom ROM installed. Is it possible to unlock it and use in on Sprint's network? If so could someone lead me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
Does sprint use sim cards? If so, than no you cannot.
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I did a search but didn't see any recent information.
I have the Droid Incredible on Verizon, rooted, S-off, custom ROM installed. Is it possible to unlock it and use in on Sprint's network? If so could someone lead me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
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What you need to do is to flash a sprint prl and have sprint add the ESN to their database.
Flashing prls is the easy part, having sprint add the esn to their database is the "not going to happen" part.
Other methods involve delving into the underground worlds of cloning, e.t.c, which is a no-no around here.
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Will a HTC Sensation XE work with sprint 3G its GSM and unlocked.
Nikolaev13 said:
Will a HTC Sensation XE work with sprint 3G its GSM and unlocked.
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Sprint is CDMA not GSM so no it will not work.
will Verizon or T-mobile work then?
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will Verizon or T-mobile work then?
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Only AT&T or T-Mobile are GSM in the US but not sure about their policies on activating phones you did not buy from them. I think you also have to unlock the phone from its current carrier. Not sure if you could buy a sim card for Virgin Mobile or other pay-as-you-go providers and use it or not. Not even sure sim cards are available in the US to just put in a phone like they are overseas?
GSM vs. CDMA
The few phones that I know of in the US that are GSM (Sim Card company's) are AT&T, T-Mobile, Nextel, And Boost. The CDMA ones are Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular Virgin Mobile and tracfone straight talk and a couple other pre-pay guys. I do know that in some parts of the US that you can use a straight talk phone on verizon and vice-versa. Sprint and Nextel phones can be used on boost (Nextel if you can get a sim card from boost. ) Tracphone, Net10 and Straight talk are "leach" phones to the best of my knowledge. They use whatever service is around according to a built in code list. Hope this helps! Google is great for this kind of research.
So I'm thinking of buying a Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
I know it has a sim tray so i'm wondering if it can be unlocked for T-Mobile.
Any help would be appreciated.
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So I'm thinking of buying a Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
I know it has a sim tray so i'm wondering if it can be unlocked for T-Mobile.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Why wouldn't you buy the GSM version?
It wont work. Different technologies.
jhernand1102 said:
Why wouldn't you buy the GSM version?
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Because that would make sense.
Yea, It's just that the guy told me it has a sim tray so i figured i would post here to find out.
Anyone know where I can get the GSM version?
I don't want to pay $500 but ...
Thanks all
Try Negri Electronics
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djphooka said:
Yea, It's just that the guy told me it has a sim tray so i figured i would post here to find out.
Anyone know where I can get the GSM version?
I don't want to pay $500 but ...
Thanks all
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Sim tray maybe but the vzw one is cdma and the GSM one is...well..GSM.
Different technologies! Not compatible.
I have the Verizon phone and yes it does have a SIM card but it uses different radios. Verizon uses CDMA/LTE and T-Mobile uses GSM so you can put whatever SIM card you want in there but since it uses different radios it won't physically be able to talk to T-Mobile (or any GSM carrier's towers)
btw, what happen if you travel away USA in a country without CDMA?.
At least, the CDMA iPhone have a simcard tray but it's locked until your operator wants.
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btw, what happen if you travel away USA in a country without CDMA?.
At least, the CDMA iPhone have a simcard tray but it's locked until your operator wants.
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Starting with Verizon's 4G LTE phones they all require SIM cards. They were also used in 3G global phones (my old blackberry and droid pro had them) but the CDMA Galaxy Nexus isn't global so you'd just SOL.
well.
nope. it won't work cause it's not CDMA...
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So I'm thinking of buying a Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
I know it has a sim tray so i'm wondering if it can be unlocked for T-Mobile.
Any help would be appreciated.
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@[email protected] can't believe people are asking this question. The phone has been out for over 3 months now.
Besides, the SIM card slot is specifically for LTE... as in, the SIM card is an LTE SIM card. LTE, not HSPA+.
I can only think, because the AT&T (HSPA+) model would be more prolific among sellers, that you'll have a better time finding a better price than a Verizon (LTE) one.
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btw, what happen if you travel away USA in a country without CDMA?.
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Then you have no service. Grab a cheap GSM phone and pre-paid SIM.
Try the yellow or the sky blue Galaxy Nexus. Those ones will work on both Verizon and T-Mobile.
Thats odd cause I have done it before
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Sim tray maybe but the vzw one is cdma and the GSM one is...well..GSM.
Different technologies! Not compatible.
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Back when verizon did both GSM and CDMA I had a verizon phone that I got to work on tmobile. I think it might have been a windows phone, honestly it was a while ago. I had to pay for a network unlock code and patch a radio or something....anyway, just wanted to say that it is in fact possible. My phone did brick in about two months, but that might have been from getting it wet...anyway...Good luck!
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Back when verizon did both GSM and CDMA I had a verizon phone that I got to work on tmobile. I think it might have been a windows phone, honestly it was a while ago. I had to pay for a network unlock code and patch a radio or something....anyway, just wanted to say that it is in fact possible. My phone did brick in about two months, but that might have been from getting it wet...anyway...Good luck!
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Total non sequitur. The phone in question must have been an old "world phone". The Verizon Galaxy Nexus never had any GSM radio whatsoever.
Also you bumped a 2 year old thread.
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Starting with Verizon's 4G LTE phones they all require SIM cards. They were also used in 3G global phones (my old blackberry and droid pro had them) but the CDMA Galaxy Nexus isn't global so you'd just SOL.
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For the CDMA GNex you would need either a CDMA or neutral carrier/MVNO (such as StraightTalk, Tracfone, etc.). I have a CDMA ex-VZW GNex (now running Unlegacy-Android 7.1) that I am taking to Tracfone (replacing a Tracfone feature phone) because Tracfone uses a mix of carrier towers (depending on location, either T-Mobile or VZW). My current feature phone uses T-Mobile towers - because I am bringing a CDMA phone under BYOP, I have to ask the carrier (Tracfone, in this case) to create a custom SIM Kit for the brought phone, and thus have to communicate the IMEI and MEID of the incoming phone (this information is in the phone under Settings). Yes - this also applies to lifeline feature phones supplied by Tracfone/Safelink (if Safelink supplied the phone, Tracfone is your MVNO). If you want a GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus, you would want the maguro (the Galaxy Nexus in AT&T Mobility or T-Mobile guise); because GSM is more popular overseas, they tend to get exported compared to CDMA or W-CDMA (Verizon or Sprint, respectively).
OK, more specifically, is the store the only place you can do it and does data work? Thanks guys.
Don't think many people have had tons of success porting Verizon and Sprint models to different carriers.
But why bother? If you want cheaper service just get a GSM model and put it on one of the dozen MVNOs that run on AT&T and T-Mobile. You'll get faster service and you wont be relying on a hack to get it activated.
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Don't think many people have had tons of success porting Verizon and Sprint models to different carriers.
But why bother? If you want cheaper service just get a GSM model and put it on one of the dozen MVNOs that run on AT&T and T-Mobile. You'll get faster service and you wont be relying on a hack to get it activated.
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Hmmm...thats a good option. Any good suggestions for US?
Find one on Craigslist and go to Simple mobile. They're good and you'll have HSPA+ for like 40$
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martonikaj said:
Don't think many people have had tons of success porting Verizon and Sprint models to different carriers.
But why bother? If you want cheaper service just get a GSM model and put it on one of the dozen MVNOs that run on AT&T and T-Mobile. You'll get faster service and you wont be relying on a hack to get it activated.
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Does the phone have to be unlocked to use on one of these? Or just GSM?
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Does the phone have to be unlocked to use on one of these? Or just GSM?
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most GSM versions are already unlocked, if you purchase from the play store the GNex is factory carrier unlocked and will work on any gsm network, if you purchase from craigslist pay special attention to which model number they are selling, if it is i9250 it will come factory unlocked for carriers.
Hi,
I just purchased this phone off ebay. The listing told me that it was a Sprint phone with a bad ESN that had been flashed to Vzw prepaid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200904023202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Well I got the phone and it is a t-mobile version and not Sprint!!
I dont even know if the phone has been flashed through VZW or not. everything ive read says that the tmobile version can be unlocked, but How can I tell if this phone is on verizon or not? will I also need a sim card?
Im scared I just purchased a giant wifi only paper weight :crying:
thanks so much guys n gals.
Chris
Email the seller maybe he sent the wrong phone .. u can always file a claim so your not totally screwed
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^ +1. Also, if the seller doesn't wanna work out the issue with you, you can file a buyer's protection claim for item not as described. After all, the add said it was a sprint note 2 not a tmobile one.
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Verizon/Sprint = CDMA = NO SIM SLOT... if you have a SIM slot.. good luck trying to get it on Verizon. Someone correct me if i am wrong. Contact the seller!!!
MikeYuse0406 said:
^ +1. Also, if the seller doesn't wanna work out the issue with you, you can file a buyer's protection claim for item not as described. After all, the add said it was a sprint note 2 not a tmobile one.
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So IS there any hope for me flashing this to Verizon prepaid? I have emailed seller but no response yet. I do like the phone though. He may have sent the wrong one.
chris111690 said:
So IS there any hope for me flashing this to Verizon prepaid? I have emailed seller but no response yet. I do like the phone though. He may have sent the wrong one.
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The tmobile version is GSM whereas sprint/Verizon are CDMA. These are 2 totally different technologies. As far as I am concerned, there is no way to run a gsm device on the cdma network or viceversa. They use different frequencies, etc.
However, I may be wrong so let's wait to see if some with a better knowledge supports my claim.
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MikeYuse0406 said:
The tmobile version is GSM whereas sprint/Verizon are CDMA. These are 2 totally different technologies. As far as I am concerned, there is no way to run a gsm device on the cdma network or viceversa. They use different frequencies, etc.
However, I may be wrong so let's wait to see if some with a better knowledge supports my claim.
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My cousin(in his youthful stupidity) is with Verizon, he has a Motorola Droid(more stupidity) and for some strange reason it has a sim slot, and it is populated with a Verizon sim. I'm not sure why, maybe they do that so they can use phones that aren't normally CDMA? But then they'd need towers and spectrum for GSM. Who knows.
I actually sold an ATT S3, unlocked to someone on ebay and they tried to use it on vzw prepaid. Of course my ad said clearly it was ATT, and unlocked. I didn't think about needing to state it would NOT work on vzw. Your situation is a bit different however.
MikeYuse0406 said:
The tmobile version is GSM whereas sprint/Verizon are CDMA. These are 2 totally different technologies. As far as I am concerned, there is no way to run a gsm device on the cdma network or viceversa. They use different frequencies, etc.
However, I may be wrong so let's wait to see if some with a better knowledge supports my claim.
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I don't know about sprint but verizon note 2 does have sim card slot for the sim. It came unlocked. It does support gsm. i tried it on my tmobile and it worked.
check this thread for more info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449&highlight=tmobile
chris111690 said:
Hi,
I just purchased this phone off ebay. The listing told me that it was a Sprint phone with a bad ESN that had been flashed to Vzw prepaid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200904023202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Well I got the phone and it is a t-mobile version and not Sprint!!
I dont even know if the phone has been flashed through VZW or not. everything ive read says that the tmobile version can be unlocked, but How can I tell if this phone is on verizon or not? will I also need a sim card?
Im scared I just purchased a giant wifi only paper weight :crying:
thanks so much guys n gals.
Chris
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just file a complaint with Ebay since he sent you the item you received is not a described in the add.. ebay will open up a claim ticket...
DataDork said:
Verizon/Sprint = CDMA = NO SIM SLOT... if you have a SIM slot.. good luck trying to get it on Verizon. Someone correct me if i am wrong. Contact the seller!!!
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Verizon/Sprint phones are CDMA but the new 4g LTE phones from them are using a sim card slot for the 4g LTE network ... (correct me if im wrong obviously)
on side note: wonder if anyone knows how to flash the phone to verizon unleased unlimited plan $50 unlimited everything ?
Yes, the New 4g LTE phones from Verizon and Sprint have SIM Slot, and can be unlocked to use with other Carriers just like just At&t and Tmobile phones. so Sprint/Verizon phones have both GSM and CDMA chip.
Why would you buy a bad ESN phone for $500?? BAD ESN means LOST or STOLEN Phone.
You buy a stolen phone from eBay and you're surprised you didn't get what you paid for?
Stupidity.
Well being the genius I am failed to open the phone and see the huge sprint logo there. :silly:
It seems he is just running a tmobile Jedi rom and i just looked up the device id from the phones properties.
My fault guys. But not that it is a sprint phone that has been flashed to vzw prepaid. How do I activate? the MEID number that is displayed after the #*06# does not work on the vzw site or over the phone.
Hey guys I am going to try and make this quick and please forgive me I am new to the Nexus. I have been all over this forum and others e.g. XDA, Android Central etc. I have gotten a lot of different info. about how to switch my Verizon Nexus to Prepaid. However I just bought this phone at my bosses pawn shop w/out the SIM card and the guy who sold the phone said it did have service @ one time. In device info the network is unknown, Mobile Network is unknown:0, no phone number, service stat. out of service, MIN: unknown, but does have the MEID & IMEI numbers. I know no SIM card has a lot to do with this info. Verizon will not unlock it for me so I was wondering what I needed to do to be able to unlock this bad boy. I have root and JBSourcery flashed and loving it I might add. Do I just need to get the SIM card so when I use the # and number keys to unlock it the phone will not tell me "mobile network not available" Or is there another way that someone would be willing to help me with please. I will keep reading to see what I can find but any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys and I look forward to hearing some ideas.
Are u trying to go to a gsm network? Is so u can't. Technically u can't go to no other network. CDMA device are ment to stay on the original network. And if u are trying to go t a gsm network you are waisting your time. Only reason the Verizon nexus has a sim card is for 4g lte. Cell service only works with CDMA.
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Esteway.619 said:
Are u trying to go to a gsm network? Is so u can't. Technically u can't go to no other network. CDMA device are ment to stay on the original network. And if u are trying to go t a gsm network you are waisting your time. Only reason the Verizon nexus has a sim card is for 4g lte. Cell service only works with CDMA.
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Right I know that from what I have been reading. I talked to TMobile and they said the phone is compatible with them and they offer the SIM card as well. I was going to go go Verizon today and get the SIM card and try to get the phones info In their system. That way I can USD the dial pad and try to unlock it and use it on their prepaid plan if I have to. I am not picky as far as what company's prepaid I want to use really I just don't want a contract.
you cannot use the verizon galaxy nexus on a tmobile network
CDMA is not GSM.
there is a sim slot on the vzw nexus, but it is for LTE only. voice still uses CDMA.
Zepius said:
you cannot use the verizon galaxy nexus on a tmobile network
CDMA is not GSM.
there is a sim slot on the vzw nexus, but it is for LTE only. voice still uses CDMA.
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I know that after reading a little more into it. I got the SIM card and now it is picking up verizon network. So really I am SOL with this phone unless I get a contract is that correct? Forgive my lack of knowledge of CDMA etc. I am working on trying to get there by reading more and more about it.
alidust42 said:
I know that after reading a little more into it. I got the SIM card and now it is picking up verizon network. So really I am SOL with this phone unless I get a contract is that correct? Forgive my lack of knowledge of CDMA etc. I am working on trying to get there by reading more and more about it.
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Yes your SOL.
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Aaahhh!!! Got to love Verizon!! Thanks for your help.
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Zepius said:
you cannot use the verizon galaxy nexus on a tmobile network
CDMA is not GSM.
there is a sim slot on the vzw nexus, but it is for LTE only. voice still uses CDMA.
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hI GUYS i AM FROM India, Can i change my galaxy nexus verizon [having sim slot 4g lte] to my home CDMA networks ?Plzzzzzz reply ASAP.................!