OK so this is a fun one. I want to use my att note 2 on sprint. I know the phone has built in CDMA but I wouldn't know how to go about using it or even using it on sprint. And for anyone who needs extra info it will be FreedomPop I will be using not actually sprint. So if you are thinking can't be done because sprint won't let me or bla bla bla. FreedomPop does BYOD. Thanks for any help. Oh and yes I did try and search already best I fount was sprint note 2 trying to go to att or simple mobile and such.
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Since Sprint isn't a GSM network, the at&t note 2 isn't compatible.
The note 2 has CDMA radios built in it. And even found in the hidden menu.
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There is a menu option in the firmware but that doesn't mean the CDMA modem is present.
I have read that it is and also with the s3.
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GN 2 at&t specs:
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Source you mentioned please, because it's not mentioned in the technical specs.
S3 at&t specs:
Nothing here either.
I could not also find any info saying that it does include the CDMA radios. But I know that its also not reported that the Verizon or sprint variants have gsm capabilities but with mods and such that have been able to achieve it. I have also read somewhere can't find the source again that the s3 and note 2 have the same hardware in every USA variant of the phone no matter which model. It just has different settings set up. If I am wrong then that's sucks for me. But I'm sure someone who makes Roms and kernels should know I think what is actually in our phones. Mostly while searching for a way to have this done I don't see anyone who wants to do it. Most people want to go from CDMA phone to gsm option not the other way around. I have seen a few people who want to have there at&t phones on Verizon but no matter what Verizon doesn't do that even if it was CDMA they don't port in any ESN numbers into there system. I tried looking for people wanting cricket on there gsm model note 2 but only found people who see gsm and CDMA as completely incompatible but now many Verizon phones do both mostly Samsung including all in one in there phones.
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It would be the first phone I've seen to have two different modem chips in them. Seems a little unlikely. But making only one version of system software makes sense.
The Verizon and sprint models do have both CDMA and gsm and even LTE built in.
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Verizon specs:
Sorry, no GSM capability.
Sprint specs:
It shows the chip is there. But if the phone doesn't use a SIM card, its a no-go for at&t network.
I know what phonearena an says. Here I'll post a link
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http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...eeded-3g-data-gsm-thanks-verizons-update.html and that is just one link I found in 10 seconds.
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From the Sprint user forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198277
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092797
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There is two different ones for sprint. And in the second also gives a way for the version as well.
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Those links are instructions to mod a sprint phone to work on gsm networks. They couldn't get phone to recognize at&t network. They had to add a sim card holder. Pretty sketchy.
But you wanted to do the opposite.
I posted them mostly to show that other variants of our phone have the radios and that maybe so do we. I would have no idea how to find out. Or how to enable them if needed.
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Samsung Galaxy S II vs. 4G Samsung Galaxy S II X
$529.99 USD vs. $670 CDN
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vs.
Spec wise both phones are identical
the only real difference is that one has the t-mobile & Samsung logo in the front, and the other only has the Samsung logo
the tmo version also has a tmo customized boot animation, the telus version is plain samsung boot animation
tmo verison has extra tmo broadware apps, the telus version has only one extra broatware (Groupon)
which would you go for?
will you pay the extra $ for the unbranded version?
The one with bloatware crap that might get WiFi calling at some point.
I like the telus one less branding and bigger space to press the capacitive buttons. The Bloat can be removed with root. I wonder when samsung going to drop source code for this phone. Sprint and At&t already versions already have source code slightly before phones come out. Android police and engadget have already reviewed the tmobile samsung galaxy 2.
Why not just wait on the HD version of the phone? Although I'm not sure when that will be out.
vapotrini said:
Why not just wait on the HD version of the phone? Although I'm not sure when that will be out.
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the HD version is not AWS compatible
Hmm well do you really want to pay $150 more for the branding because everything else will go away when rooted
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Hmm well do you really want to pay $150 more for the branding because everything else will go away when rooted
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Save the extra dough and put it towards something else to play with and go for the Tmo version.
mistamikel said:
Save the extra dough and put it towards something else to play with and go for the Tmo version.
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wow, if it weren't for the galaxy note coming out, I would definitely get the T-mobile version.
Really good pricing
go with the Tmobil version!!
People are saying the battery life is the worst on the t-mobile galaxy 2. I think its all that badly programmed bloatware on that phone. Also the phone is taking in lte speeds which means the phone uses more power to pull in data. It shows to say lte is over hyped. I think the adreno 220 is overclocked in this phone as well.
Good thing you can usually turn 4g off...
root will be around fast enough ...hell if they can unlock a phone on this site before the actual compny that produces it can i think root will be attainable in no time. save the money and get the tmo version. you can always call tmobile and have it unlocked for free
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Good thing you can usually turn 4g off...
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But hspa+ is 3g so if you turn it off you get edge. Ironically edge speeds on tmobile are faster than at&t 3g speeds.
Hi, I'm in Canada on Wind Mobile. Can anyone tell me where I can buy a T-Mobile SGH-T999. T-Mobile won't sell to Canadian residents and ship to Canada. I couldn't find anything on ebay with a reputable seller, and Expansys has nothing as well. Really would like to pick up this phone right away.
there isnt really anywhere else you can purchase it, if i were you i would just buy the international version, the only carrier ones that i could find were the telus and att versions.
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Since you're in Canada, you can get the SGH-T999V which is for Canada.
WIND Mobile, Mobilicity, Videotron and some of the other companies should have it. I just checked Videotron and Mobilicity website for instance and their specs don't let LTE so you should be good to go.
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/galaxysiii/English/ (click on BUY).
The advantage I would see with SGH-T999/V is that it would be like a pentaband phone. Other than that, I would probably get the international version and get full quad core power assuming you're on a provider which is using the international frequencies.
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Since you're in Canada, you can get the SGH-T999V which is for Canada.
WIND Mobile, Mobilicity, Videotron and some of the other companies should have it. I just checked Videotron and Mobilicity website for instance and their specs don't let LTE so you should be good to go.
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/galaxysiii/English/ (click on BUY).
The advantage I would see with SGH-T999/V is that it would be like a pentaband phone. Other than that, I would probably get the international version and get full quad core power assuming you're on a provider which is using the international frequencies.
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That link takes you to the Carrier's website. In my case that would be Wind Mobile. But they will not sell one outright to an existing customer or even let an existing customer upgrade. Currently Wind Mobile says the SGS3 is only for new customer activation at the moment. Wind Mobile works on the same frequencies as T-Mobile, so that is why I was hoping to get a T-Mobile version, SGH-T999. But even though Wind Mobile and T-Mobile phones are interchangeable to use on both networks, they do not share the same ROMs. The T-Mobile Version of the Galaxy S3 will more than likely get better developer support for custom ROMs. It was the same way with the Galaxy S 4G. The Wind mobile version of the Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959W) has no developer support and is not able to run the same ROMs as the T-Mobile version (SGH-T959V). So I'm gonna play it safe and get a T-Mobile Galaxy S3.
Unfortunately for me, the international version of the Galaxy S3 will not work on my carrier. If it did, there would be no hesitation in buying one, as this version can be found unlocked almost anywhere online. I really wished Sammy made this phone pentaband like the Galaxy Nexus.
you can always find it on ebay
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That link takes you to the Carrier's website. In my case that would be Wind Mobile. But they will not sell one outright to an existing customer or even let an existing customer upgrade. Currently Wind Mobile says the SGS3 is only for new customer activation at the moment. Wind Mobile works on the same frequencies as T-Mobile, so that is why I was hoping to get a T-Mobile version, SGH-T999. But even though Wind Mobile and T-Mobile phones are interchangeable to use on both networks, they do not share the same ROMs. The T-Mobile Version of the Galaxy S3 will more than likely get better developer support for custom ROMs. It was the same way with the Galaxy S 4G. The Wind mobile version of the Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959W) has no developer support and is not able to run the same ROMs as the T-Mobile version (SGH-T959V). So I'm gonna play it safe and get a T-Mobile Galaxy S3.
Unfortunately for me, the international version of the Galaxy S3 will not work on my carrier. If it did, there would be no hesitation in buying one, as this version can be found unlocked almost anywhere online. I really wished Sammy made this phone pentaband like the Galaxy Nexus.
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Ok, I see thanks. I was not aware of that since I have mainly purchased international phones and never really looked at carriers.
Could you switch providers which use international frequencies? I actually stopped by T-Mobile a few days ago and asked if they had the S3; they said no but they had a store unit bolted on a security thing so I used it. I showed them the international version which I had in my hand (with aluminum battery case and bumper) and said the custom stuff made it look sick!
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I just bought a Photon, which I only did because it is an international capable phone. I know Verizon is going to unlock global roaming, and they're CDMA like Sprint. Is the hardware inside the devices the same? Would it theoretically be possible that Sprint could issue a software update to add global roaming capabilities to their Galaxy SIII? I'm considering replacing the Photon because of the lack of real 4G, and mainly, the lack of SVDO. Part of the reason I have the internet on my phone is so I can get the email or notification right there and then, and if I'm talking to someone, I wanna be able to look something up, especially if it involves school or work. But I want a phone I can go abroad with too, and the Moto Admiral, the iPhone, or BB is no option
And if not, does Sprint really think they can revive their brand if going around the world means not having a phone? Have they not learned lessons from Verizon and ATT's success? Why be late on all three SVDO, LTE, and people travelling with their phones, especially such expensive and premium phones? I, for one, will be more likely to stay with Sprint, which I'm with at the moment because I'm young and don't have a ton of financial resources yet, if I don't always have to worry about renting a phone or having a dumb phone abroad, especially bc smartphones are great for strangers in strange lands.
so I called up Sprint today and the guy told me that it if Sprint wanted to, they COULD issue us an update to have international roaming on the GS3
the answer is no. it's physically impossible, because the Sprint SGS3 has an embedded SIM card for its LTE. meaning you cannot swap SIMs in it. no way around this.
sprint on left, att/tmo/uscc/vzw variant (this one is att) on right:
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notice the lack of SIM slot on sprint's.
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the answer is no. it's physically impossible, because the Sprint SGS3 has an embedded SIM card for its LTE. meaning you cannot swap SIMs in it. no way around this.
sprint on left, att/tmo/uscc/vzw variant (this one is att) on right:
notice the lack of SIM slot on sprint's.
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you don't have to swap SIMs for international ROAMING, so that makes sense, but this does mean it would be hard to use a prepaid SIM card, which is a **** of a lot more convenient. Plus, it probably wouldn't be hard to mod the plastic, or go online, order the part of the back with the screws and SIM-card slot version, which I might do
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you don't have to swap SIMs for international ROAMING, so that makes sense, but this does mean it would be hard to use a prepaid SIM card, which is a **** of a lot more convenient. Plus, it probably wouldn't be hard to mod the plastic, or go online, order the part of the back with the screws and SIM-card slot version, which I might do
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oh, right, you are correct. i assumed they meant a local SIM internationally.
dLo GSR said:
oh, right, you are correct. i assumed they meant a local SIM internationally.
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It would make perfect sense for Sprint to enable this; us galaxy owners could go overseas, they'd get the high roaming rates, and they wouldn't risk losing customers who wanna travel. I still might save my Photon to swap SIMs. If Sprint doesn't enable it, they are idiots.
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http://www.change.org/petitions/spr...g-on-4g-lte-phones-and-allow-sim-card-removal
I found this online, worth mentioning
I use the FM radio on my OG EVO all the time and I'm going to upgrade to the Note 2 when it comes out. Is there an FM receiver on the US version?
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I'm interested in knowing this as well. I won't have unlimited data so an FM radio receiver would be great for music on the go. Samsung's US product track record would point to no but it's also their first time having their exynos SoC over here in the states. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
The at&t galaxy s2 was exynos... and didnt have the FM radio. (I believe the International version of the same phobe did.)
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garyd9 said:
The at&t galaxy s2 was exynos... and didnt have the FM radio. (I believe the International version of the same phobe did.)
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will the unlocked note 2 radio work on usa?
i use pandora radio... im on that 5GB unlimited data on att pass 5GB and goes to super slow edge speeds..
Count me in for this question.
markysd said:
will the unlocked note 2 radio work on usa?
i use pandora radio... im on that 5GB unlimited data on att pass 5GB and goes to super slow edge speeds..
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The n7100 (international note2) works great on at&t. (Including the FM radio)
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http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-5009
^ T-mobile's instruction manual is released and there's no mention of FM radio sadly.
Pretty much every US variant of the Galaxy S/S2/S3/Note class devices has had no usable FM capability.
I see no reason why that would change.
I still hold out hope of a mere software disablement. At least one person has FM working on a GT-i9305, which otherwise doesn't seem to officially support FM.
Latest free release of Spirit is here if you want to help test: http://d-h.st/lfR
Anyone tries, please send me a debug log using Menu-> Test-> Email-> Logs. After 10-15 seconds press Send.
garyd9 said:
The n7100 (international note2) works great on at&t. (Including the FM radio)
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garyd9 How is AT&T LTE service on your international Note II ? I know in the past with unlocked phones (g1, note) the bands didn't match up, or there was soc compatibility issues and I was stuck with either 3g or edge for service. I currently have the Note and wasn't too happy that features like the FM radio were removed. Since I don't have an upgrade available the international version is the same price as an AT&T outright phone is going to be, so I might as well go with most bang for the buck! Additionally, have you noticed any downsides with the device? Thanks for your time!
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Budrweber said:
garyd9 How is AT&T LTE service on your international Note II ? ... Additionally, have you noticed any downsides with the device? Thanks for your time!
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I have the n7100 which doesn't have a LTE radio at all... However, I've found that nothing I do really takes advantage of the higher speeds, so I don't miss it. Haven't really seen any downsides other than the size (which I'm adjusting to.)
Take care
Gary
according to the engadget review of the T-Mobile version, FM isn't included. Hopefully it will be similar enough that the hardware is still there this time.
I have the Unlocked N7100 using it on the Tmo network and FM radio is working just fine for me.
mainevent3405 said:
I have the Unlocked N7100 using it on the Tmo network and FM radio is working just fine for me.
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Well of course it is. FM is a hardware feature and you are using the international hardware that has that feature. My comment was about the T-Mobile Hardware version (T-889). Don't worry, we all have our moments .
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hey i was wondering if i install a verizon rom to my sprint galaxy s3 will that convert it to verizon carrier?
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hey i was wondering if i install a verizon rom to my sprint galaxy s3 will that convert it to verizon carrier?
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No, you'll probably brick your phone though.
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In addition, don't you need a SIM card for Verizon service?
If you want to flash it to Verizon here is the thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191- don't think you'll be able to use Verizon ROMs no matter what you do.
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bilgerryan said:
If you want to flash it to Verizon here is the thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191- don't think you'll be able to use Verizon ROMs no matter what you do.
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so would i use this file?
60009 PRL Latest Modded Verizon PRL All Carrier Phones https://www.dropbox.com/s/i6659mf3vo1xbuy/60009.prl
i probably should read it though
I believe that allows force roaming on Verizon 3G... You can't use Verizon LTE period, the hardware doesn't support it. But be careful, do enough roaming and Sprint will kick you off the contact without warning.
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yea the thing is that my phone is not activated on a carrier, i brought this phone used but the IMEI is clean, it had been flashed to boost mobile, I took it to some stores aka metro, boost and they say it can be activated (Not metro anymore due to tmobile merge)
personally i never had a activated phone, but when i install roms i it keeps going to some activation phonecall.
long story short i want to flash it to verizon and make sure that i can activate because im selling the phone to someone.
xdarkmario said:
yea the thing is that my phone is not activated on a carrier, i brought this phone used but the IMEI is clean, it had been flashed to boos mobile, I took it to some stores aka metro, boost and they say it can be activated (Not metro anymore due to tmobile merge)
personally i never had a activated phone, but when i install roms i it keeps going to some activation phonecall.
long story short i want to flash it to verizon and make sure that i can activate because im selling the phone to someone.
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Sorry... No experience in that area, good luck.
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ok so far i flashed a new Verizon PRL and i did install a verizon Rom to my phone (Did not brick it) d2vzw counts as a d2lte family and have the same hardware
and it looks good so far. called 611 and it said "welcome to verizon wireless. i think all is good! im still doing further testing just in case
So a SIM card isn't necessary for Verizon service?
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So a SIM card isn't necessary for Verizon service?
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CDMA carriers like Sprint and Verizon do not use SIM cards and never will.
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CDMA carriers like Sprint and Verizon do not use SIM cards and never will.
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If im correct isn't the only need of the sim card for the 4G? Atleast my Hydro edge on VM did
Not sure what you're asking, but Verizon and Sprint technically have SIM cards but they are internal and cannot be taken out.
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Yeah, but on some of the 4g phones (the hydro edge) only the 3g/2g worked without the removable sim card in it
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Yeah, but on some of the 4g phones (the hydro edge) only the 3g/2g worked without the removable sim card in it
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I haven't been on GSM or anything but Sprint and it's subsidiaries since AT&T took over Centennial (like 9 or 10 years ago) so I wouldn't know... That was before LTE existed.
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I haven't been on GSM or anything but Sprint and it's subsidiaries since AT&T took over Centennial (like 9 or 10 years ago) so I wouldn't know... That was before LTE existed.
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Yeah a lot of sprint and VM phones don't use sims for the 4g lte, I only know of a few
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