Title says it all. I'm running a 851 T-mobile variant with TWRP and AOKP (new rom posted today) on it. Same bands and LTE works perfect. So the question stands why don't you AT&T owners sell yours and do the same? More development is going on since the bootloader is already unlocked and the more using one version the better for development as well in my eyes.
Maybe there is a specific reason but what am I missing?
I'm on Sprint and paid 99 for my phone. That's the only reason.
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I'm on Sprint and paid 99 for my phone. That's the only reason.
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Makes sense not switching carriers, and sprint is CDMA not GSM so wouldn't work regardless. Threads more toward the AT&T owners and all the Bootloader Bounty chatter....
Got ya. Us Sprint guys are in the same boat. If they succeed in an unlock I'm definitely gonna donate if they don't charge anything for it.
Well AT&T is the better network hands down so there's that and if someone didn't think about bootloaders and development before purchasing chances are they don't need or want to root so there's 2 really good reasons why not to sell an AT&T G3 for the same exact phone on another network. That and also that its the same exact phone on another network.
I did it, mine 855P is the same as international 855 but with LTE from Mexico and USA so I sold it and bought a T-Mobile just for the same price =D and I still have my wireless charger that came with my 855P + an upgrade from 16gb/2gb RAM to 32gb/3gb RAM, a good deal.
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Well AT&T is the better network hands down so there's that and if someone didn't think about bootloaders and development before purchasing chances are they don't need or want to root so there's 2 really good reasons why not to sell an AT&T G3 for the same exact phone on another network. That and also that its the same exact phone on another network.
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Well that exactly what i did had the 850 and sold it on ebay and got the 851. 851's are cheaper actually. Still on AT&T network, agree its the better network hands down. If I chose to sell this it can go either ATT or T-mobile and works on LTE for both.
I guess i don't see your argument at all..
That's really not a terrible idea, lol. I friggen hate having this locked bootloader on my 850. Does the TMobile variant have the EXACT same bands as the AT&T one?
My other option is to just sell this stupid thing and buy a Nexus X when it comes out.
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I did it, mine 855P is the same as international 855 but with LTE from Mexico and USA so I sold it and bought a T-Mobile just for the same price =D and I still have my wireless charger that came with my 855P + an upgrade from 16gb/2gb RAM to 32gb/3gb RAM, a good deal.
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Exactly, and thanks for making remember it has the Qi wireless which is much more popular.
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That's really not a terrible idea, lol. I friggen hate having this locked bootloader on my 850. Does the TMobile variant have the EXACT same bands as the AT&T one?
My other option is to just sell this stupid thing and buy a Nexus X when it comes out.
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Do it, I made money actually. And you can literally download the IMEI unlock app on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.servtified.unlock_lg_g3&hl=en) and pay 5 dollars to have it working on AT&T LTE in the matter of minutes. You do need to add your APN info for ATT but that''s it, works awesome!
Yes it has the exact same bands identical.
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Well that exactly what i did had the 850 and sold it on ebay and got the 851. 851's are cheaper actually. Still on AT&T network, agree its the better network hands down. If I chose to sell this it can go either ATT or T-mobile and works on LTE for both.
I guess i don't see your argument at all..
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Not an argument, actually a reason to be satisfied with their purchase is that its on AT&T. I'm on T-Mobile but I don't defend their service, just went through them to lease the G3 and not pay outright for it. Going back to Straight Talk soon since I already SIM unlocked it. I would hope that a normal non obsessed person would consider all their options for US variants and not go through the headache of switching carriers for the exact same phone and sell the other. Not everyone cares about unlocking phones, some people are satisfied with simply having them, I'm not one of those people, but they do exist.
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Not an argument, actually a reason to be satisfied with their purchase is that its on AT&T. I'm on T-Mobile but I don't defend their service, just went through them to lease the G3 and not pay outright for it. Going back to Straight Talk soon since I already SIM unlocked it. I would hope that a normal non obsessed person would consider all their options for US variants and not go through the headache of switching carriers for the exact same phone and sell the other. Not everyone cares about unlocking phones, some people are satisfied with simply having them, I'm not one of those people, but they do exist.
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Hear you loud and clear, but we are on XDA right? Having said that anyone on this forum is interested in having full control of their phone period.
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Hear you loud and clear, but we are on XDA right? Having said that anyone on this forum is interested in having full control of their phone period.
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Why would you assume that? I've seen plenty of posts by users running stock unrooted devices. Just because its not unlocked doesn't mean people don't have a passion for development.
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Why would you assume that? I've seen plenty of posts by users running stock unrooted devices. Just because its not unlocked doesn't mean people don't have a passion for development.
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Getting off topic, the point of the thread was for those who are on AT&T and want a unlocked bootloader. I dont think some people are aware of the logical move, and that both versions have the same bands.
Care to share a link for this AOKP rom you speak of?
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Care to share a link for this AOKP rom you speak of?
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yes i dont see it anywhere
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Title says it all. I'm running a 851 T-mobile variant with TWRP and AOKP (new rom posted today) on it. Same bands and LTE works perfect. So the question stands why don't you AT&T owners sell yours and do the same? More development is going on since the bootloader is already unlocked and the more using one version the better for development as well in my eyes.
Maybe there is a specific reason but what am I missing?
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op, where is this aokp rom you speak of?
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yes i dont see it anywhere
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op, where is this aokp rom you speak of?
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Sorry for the confusion, its not the original aokp. It's under android development section. Its not lgs rom though.
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Sorry for the confusion, its not the original aokp. It's under android development section. Its not lgs rom though.
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the alpha aosp or a different one?
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the alpha aosp or a different one?
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Lol no wonder... Yea my mistake AOSP.
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Lol no wonder... Yea my mistake AOSP.
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had me all excited there lol. youre running it without sound or vibration?
Related
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2011-11-17/samsung-galaxy-nexus/51269246/1
Good news for T-Mobile and AT&T
Actually READ the article, it clearly states the phone is running on a T-Mobile SIM Card. Hardly misleading. Hell most of you were confirming Verizon based on a damn logo in a picture.
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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2011-11-17/samsung-galaxy-nexus/51269246/1
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according to this its not etched in stone
http://an.droid-life.com/2011/11/17...interested-in-the-galaxy-nexus/#disqus_thread
by the way the article doesnt show anything we did not already know
It says " which happens to be compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T networks. " doesn't necessarily mean that they are selling it.
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Rythmyc said:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2011-11-17/samsung-galaxy-nexus/51269246/1
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Your post title is HORRIBLY misleading.
There is NOTHING in the article that confirms AT&T or T-Mobile variants of the Galaxy Nexus.
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It says " which happens to be compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T networks. " doesn't necessarily mean that they are selling it.
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Actually it said
"But my test version, provided by Google just a day ago, relied on a T-Mobile SIM card tapping into an HSPA + network."
Which sounds more like it would be sold by tmobile at least.
I could be wrong though.
It's been posted elsewhere that the GSM version works on those networks. I read the article as simply meaning that the test model the reviewer was given was gsm, not lte.
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Mannn and I got all excited and everything
Was hoping for good news after the verizon bloatware thread
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Actually it said
"But my test version, provided by Google just a day ago, relied on a T-Mobile SIM card tapping into an HSPA + network."
Which sounds more like it would be sold by tmobile at least.
I could be wrong though.
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Though I'd love for that to be the case, I really don't see how that is any indicator that T-Mo will be picking it up and selling it themselves. All that the above quote tells us is that the HSPA+ model is compatible with T-Mo's airwaves.
This thread is incredibly badly titled, given the huge assumption made by the OP :\
Thanks for the enormous cocktease.
I went to my Tmobile store and asked when they might get the Galaxy Nexus. The manager told me that Tmobile was not going to get this phone in their stores but it would be sold at Best Buy at some point. I went to Best Buy and asked them and of course they knew nothing about it. Why do they want to make it so hard for me to buy the darn phone? Makes no sense.
Close this misleading redundant thread !
This is very selfish of me but I hope it doesn't come to T-mobile. I want to buy this unlocked from overseas and use it with T-mobile and my legacy data plan. If T-mobile starts carrying it, they might end up filtering the device and force me to buy their more expensive, Android-compatible data plan.
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This is very selfish of me but I hope it doesn't come to T-mobile. I want to buy this unlocked from overseas and use it with T-mobile and my legacy data plan. If T-mobile starts carrying it, they might end up filtering the device and force me to buy their more expensive, Android-compatible data plan.
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pretty stupid, if you buy the unlocked version in the US it'll save you a tonne of money.
I personally love the *CONFIRMED* portion of the title. You read one vague article and suddenly this is confirmed.
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Mannn and I got all excited and everything
Was hoping for good news after the verizon bloatware thread
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The Bloatware thread WAS good news ... for us that await the GSM Nexus in the US with absolutely no news ..and while every1 else enjoys their nexus >.>
*drowns in envy*
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Why do they want to make it so hard for me
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That's what she said...
GatorsUF said:
I personally love the *CONFIRMED* portion of the title. You read one vague article and suddenly this is confirmed.
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u r really funny dude
Engadget was able to use both Tmo and AT&T SIMs successfully. Just thought I'd share. It shouldn't surprise anyone though considering the radios support both on paper. At this point, it would be nice to see when ANY carrier in the US will be selling this phone.
dubya dubya dubya . engadget . com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/
(Sorry for the url formatting, long time forum reader, hindered by 8 post limit to link outside links.)
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This is very selfish of me but I hope it doesn't come to T-mobile. I want to buy this unlocked from overseas and use it with T-mobile and my legacy data plan. If T-mobile starts carrying it, they might end up filtering the device and force me to buy their more expensive, Android-compatible data plan.
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I am in similar opinion, I hope it doesn't come to Att but that way I can make fun of my friends!
OP, close this lying thread please...
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..and while every1 else enjoys their nexus >.>
*drowns in envy*
That's what she said...
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think of it this way.. is it REALLY a Nexus with bloatware? not me. its a galaxy phone
I currently have a T-Mobile(Nexus S) and Sprint(SII) line. I want to get an iPhone sooner or later, but waiting until the 5 comes out. So I'll have it on my Sprint line. For my T-Mobile line, I'm considering the idea of porting to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus. But I'm hearing the Verizon version is getting the lock down treatment?
I'm going to keep my number, no matter what. The price of the line is the not the issue(work covers it). Also, the data plan is a non issue since I would get unlimited data with Verizon if I did switch. Should I expect the usual ROM fiesta for the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus like I'm used to with my Nexus One or S on T-Mobile? Or will it be different this time around? And I'm hearing you actually can get Wallet on the Verizon Nexus?
sorry to burst your bubble but Verizon no longer offers any unlimited data plans unless you're grandfathered in. And yes I heard the same things thats why I'm getting the unlocked international version on T-mobile USA
The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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sorry to burst your bubble but Verizon no longer offers any unlimited data plans unless you're grandfathered in. And yes I heard the same things thats why I'm getting the unlocked international version on T-mobile USA
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For any Joe Schmo, sure. But it's a job related thing. I've already confirmed I'll get it. Its just a matter of getting the hardware(out right).
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The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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Unlockable as in easy as pie rooting, si? Or you mean it has more frequencies/bands to work on other networks? I'm assuming the first one.
Just as a recommendation, look into porting your number to Google Voice. I did a few months back and it's just great to not have to worry about porting my number ever again.
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For any Joe Schmo, sure. But it's a job related thing. I've already confirmed I'll get it. Its just a matter of getting the hardware(out right).
Unlockable as in easy as pie rooting, si? Or you mean it has more frequencies/bands to work on other networks? I'm assuming the first one.
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easy to root it,
i dont even know why people keep asking if its hard or easy or w/e... its a nexus...
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easy to root it,
i dont even know why people keep asking if its hard or easy or w/e... its a nexus...
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The whole idea that it's on Verizon throws me off, personally.
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The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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Verizon version will not have GSM bands so that won't really matter.
There is no such thing as a "standard" Verizon phone. That they are doing a "Nexus"-type phone at all seems absurd.
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Verizon version will not have GSM bands so that won't really matter.
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Thank you, that was one of my questions! And damn..
Also: As referred before in this topic by Knolly, porting your number to Google Voice..
So if I port my number to Google Voice, how would it work? If someone calls that number, and I'm not on wifi/3G/any internet connection, would I still get calls? Will my calls only go through internet, or it just forwards to my carrier number?
hey...
just bought a bad ESN galaxy nexus from ebay..
planning on using it with tmobile with 4G....after i unlock it by code.
you think that would be possible???
or did i just waste $300 on a new looking bad esn verizon galaxy nexus....
I'm not from America but isn't Verizon cdma and T-Mobile GSM??
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I'm not from America but isn't Verizon cdma and T-Mobile GSM??
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Your right, the phone won't work completely different networks
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nodstuff said:
I'm not from America but isn't Verizon cdma and T-Mobile GSM??
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hmmm....i assumed that the phone supported cdma and gsm carriers....it appears that i was wrong....
No idea what bad ESN means but you can't use a Verizon Nexus on T-Mobiles network. CDMA phone on a GSM network will not work.
No, pretty sure you hot confused by the penta-band part.
That's just for GSM frequencies.
The Verizon gnex is a different model number too, its the i515 and the GSM is the i9250.
I'm not 100% certain it won't work but I'm 99% certain.
Maybe someone else can second that for me.
Can you sell it on again?
EDIT: I see someone already posted and verified it before I posted this! Me derpsta!
Yes a verizon cdma phone will not work on a T-mobile gsm network. They are completely different networks. Now you may be able to flash the phone to work on another cdma carrier like boost or metro pcs. You would need to buy a european gsm version of the galaxy nexus to use it on t-mobile.
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hey...
just bought a bad ESN galaxy nexus from ebay..
planning on using it with tmobile with 4G....after i unlock it by code.
you think that would be possible???
or did i just waste $300 on a new looking bad esn verizon galaxy nexus....
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Not to pour salt on your wounds or anything, but here in Canada, BNIB Galaxy Nexuses are ~$450. $300 seems a bit high for such a fatal defect in the phone. Maybe this is Canadian pricing as all of our carriers sell the phone.
Hope you can somehow get some money back for it.
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No, pretty sure you hot confused by the penta-band part.
That's just for GSM frequencies.
The Verizon gnex is a different model number too, its the i515 and the GSM is the i9250.
I'm not 100% certain it won't work but I'm 99% certain.
Maybe someone else can second that for me.
Can you sell it on again?
EDIT: I see someone already posted and verified it before I posted this! Me derpsta!
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well i actually sell cellphones for a living and most of the world phones usually come with cdma and gsm bands, i.e alot of blackberries.....i did made a mistake and did'nt read the bands, my mistake....will try an cancel the transaction with the seller.
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well i actually sell cellphones for a living and most of the world phones usually come with cdma and gsm bands, i.e alot of blackberries.....i did made a mistake and did'nt read the bands, my mistake....will try an cancel the transaction with the seller.
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Really? I thought there were very few phones with both, if any.
I know there was one blackberry with GSM and cdma but that's it.
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well i actually sell cellphones for a living
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Oooohhhh, awkward....
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Really? I thought there were very few phones with both, if any.
I know there was one blackberry with GSM and cdma but that's it.
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Oooohhhh, awkward....
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yes irony can be a cruel mistress...
i sell atleast 6 models with both cdma and gsm technologies...
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yes irony can be a cruel mistress...
i sell atleast 6 models with both cdma and gsm technologies...
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You said it in one buddy!
Now after my smartass comment karma has her eye on me.....
Damn! I never knew there were that many!
And now I know!
I doubt you'll get your money back. You should know what you are bidding on, never assume. I mean would you really give someones cash back because they made a mistake? Put it back on ebay and cut your losses.
You'll be lucky if you can resell it for $200-$250 with a bad ESN.
I'd buy it for $200...better than a galaxy player IMHO. There are a bunch of cdma/GSM phones. I have one...Droid 3
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There are a bunch of cdma/GSM phones. I have one...Droid 3
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Yeah, there are a lot of them. Besides several different Blackberries, off the top of my head, I know that Verizon has had the Touch Pro 2, Droid 2 Global, Droid Pro, Droid 3, Droid Incredible 2, and the iPhone 4S. I know Sprint has also had several CDMA/GSM devices as well.
I really wish Verizon's Galaxy Nexus had been a world phone with GSM capabilities, but it's not. Then it would be absolutely perfect for me. But up until this point, Verizon hasn't released a LTE phone that also has a functioning GSM radio for global use. Some of them (Droid Bionic, Droid Razr) have a GSM radio (one of those CDMA/GSM combo chips), but the GSM portion doesn't actually function. There were some rumors awhile back that the GSM capabilities might possibly be enabled later, but I never saw where things went beyond rumor.
Don't you people know better to ask your questions here first before spending your money?
At least the seller was up front about the bad ESN. Now wonder if he was the one who stole the device, lol.
burninglava001 said:
hey...
just bought a bad ESN galaxy nexus from ebay..
planning on using it with tmobile with 4G....after i unlock it by code.
you think that would be possible???
or did i just waste $300 on a new looking bad esn verizon galaxy nexus....
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Probably covered already... but no, this will not work. Ever. You bought a paperweight. Could've bought a GSM model for $100-$150 more.
Its amazing that you didn't research before buying, and you spent $300 on a bad ESN phone w/o a plan on what to do with it. A simple 5 minutes on Google would have given you the answer.
There are people that will flash a Verizon Galaxy Nexus to Straight Talks CDMA phone part of their system....and I don't want to get into the whole flashing thing but that could be an option.
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There are people that will flash a Verizon Galaxy Nexus to Straight Talks CDMA phone part of their system....and I don't want to get into the whole flashing thing but that could be an option.
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I need to know how to do that so I can use mine on straight talk that's what I have been wanting to know I won't to use my Verizon nexus on it can you pm me with this info because I need it
I flashed Omni today and just because I was bored downloaded Telinfo and popped my straight talk sim in. Booted up, switched to Lte/gsm auto, added the APN and BAM it worked. Nothing else, no build prop mod, nothing. No LTE though just H+ but it worked great. Anyone know why it worked as soon as I installed? Clean install BTW.
I've seen people say this also works with the CM11 nightlies and PA for our LS980. It's very annoying how we have to get through such hurdles to get gsm working on stock roms though because clearly we can use US GSM features on our ls980s but sprint and lgs software is making it painful.
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I've seen people say this also works with the CM11 nightlies and PA for our LS980. It's very annoying how we have to get through such hurdles to get gsm working on stock roms though because clearly we can use US GSM features on our ls980s but sprint and lgs software is making it painful.
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I'll be buying out of contract next month and in going to ask Sprint to unlock it for me after I do. I seriously doubt they will but don't understand why they wouldn't it you were no longer on contact for them.
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I'll be buying out of contract next month and in going to ask Sprint to unlock it for me after I do. I seriously doubt they will but don't understand why they wouldn't it you were no longer on contact for them.
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But by default, Sprint's unlock is only to use on international GSM networks, they still lock out local GSM carriers. You might as well use the tricks/mods etc folks are currently using at the moment to unlock for USA GSM carriers.
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I'll be buying out of contract next month and in going to ask Sprint to unlock it for me after I do. I seriously doubt they will but don't understand why they wouldn't it you were no longer on contact for them.
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As long as device is on contract for at least 90 days they will unlock, I just applied for it, but its only unlocked for international use.
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yeah use the guides here..im on Tmobile right now on my LS980.. gonna go back to Ting prob around winter
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yeah use the guides here..im on Tmobile right now on my LS980.. gonna go back to Ting prob around winter
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Can you refer to the procedure you take to be on tmobile. I will be getting my ls980 soon and I would like to use it on tmobile. I have heard about CWM11 and Justin but just want to know which one worked for you. Thanks!
Can we use the Verizon Note 4 Variant on AT&T since according the specs, the developer edition is listed as GSM?
Don't need LTE, only need the phone for basic calling.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N910VMKEVZW
If you don't need lte you're probably fine with Verizon on att. However wait to hear what others have to say
Someone on the tmobile (i believe it was) forum said they were on the Verizon and it was connected to LTE. I'll look for the thread, and link it later when I have time
Thanks, please do keep me informed. Its $700 on Samsung's website and is bootloader unlocked. Probably even has a better resale value if you know what I mean, Cheers
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Someone on the tmobile (i believe it was) forum said they were on the Verizon and it was connected to LTE. I'll look for the thread, and link it later when I have time
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Thanks, please do keep me informed. Its $700 on Samsung's website and is bootloader unlocked. Probably even has a better resale value if you know what I mean, Cheers
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Here's the link to the the thread, post #6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/verizon-note-4-t-mobile-network-t2916727