I couldn't activate my phone earlier online so I had to call Sprint. Online, the system wanted to force me to change plans. Now, I am trying to activate my wife's phone and Sprint customer care is closed for the evening. I am having the same problem trying to activate her phone online.
Has anyone else experienced this and gotten around it?
I got the same thing, had to do it over webchat. took about 10 minutes.
cubbieswin said:
I couldn't activate my phone earlier online so I had to call Sprint. Online, the system wanted to force me to change plans. Now, I am trying to activate my wife's phone and Sprint customer care is closed for the evening. I am having the same problem trying to activate her phone online.
Has anyone else experienced this and gotten around it?
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Same and used webchat as well
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Thanks guys. I had to wait either way. I now have both myself and my wife up and running with root. So much to play with.
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just call sprint
they did it without me even giving them any info
I went through this twice in the past two days. After speaking with Sprint reps, they assured me that the reason was that I got my EVO 4G back when the "premium data" charge was only for WiMAX devices, and now the premium data charge applies to all smartphones. If you select the plan identical to the one you already have, nothing on your account changes.
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So I'm sure you saw my query description. I'm just curious why activating the new EVO requires changing the plan. The 450 minute plan, other than being worded differently, seems identical to the plan I currently have.
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Jackie L. said:
I understand that you wish to activate a phone.
Let me check.
I understand that you are getting the error to change the plan while activating it online, it is only because the plan code differs, it does not mean that your plan will change.
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Me said:
Before we do that, this won't be like me signing a new contract, correct?
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No, not at all.
Your contract will not change.
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The next day, when I wanted to switch back to my EVO 4G (because, until I'm fully rooted [i.e. S-OFF] and LTE is available, I still occasionally want WiMAX and I'll be switching between them), I had this conversation:
Me said:
I went through this last night
Why am I being told when I go through the online activation that "Phone Swap Will Require a Plan Change"?
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Brad P said:
Let me explain.
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Me said:
I expect to change between my EVO 4G and my EVO 4G LTE frequently until LTE is available in my area - if I cannot do this swap on my own, this will be a HUGE hassle.
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Brad P said:
You have got the notification plan change due to Premium data.
You have the same plan but your new phone is required the $10.00 premium data.
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Me said:
Which I currently pay, anyway, since I got a WiMax device back when "premium data" applied only to WiMax devices
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Brad P said:
There is no change in your plan.
Please don't worry at all,
You have the same plan as a earlier.
Please be assured about this.
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Me said:
So if I select the 450 minute plan and continue the activation process, nothing changes on my account?
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Yes, you are correct.
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Me said:
and just to get it in writing, I will not lose the discount that I have on my account?
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Brad P said:
Randy, you have Everything Data 450 plan and there is no change in your account..
You will not lose anything
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Of course, if my next bill comes and it isn't identical to all the past ones, I'll post back after raising hell at Sprint.
Related
After I successfully got s off on my phone and my wife's phone, when I first make a call it connects to sprint to activate the radio. My question is am I gonna have to do this every single time I flash a new rom or no? Just curious is all.
I doubt it, it probably has to do with cracking the bootloader. That's probably where the exploit was.
I have s off and root. No problems so far with tibacup, texts or calls. And I've yet to be connected to sprint pre call
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weezymagic said:
I have s off and root. No problems so far with tibacup, texts or calls. And I've yet to be connected to sprint pre call
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Same here rooted and can receive/make calls/text without needing to contact sprint.
Your handset prolly failed the handsfree activation after you unlocked it so it dialed sprint for activation
It's Sprints new enhanced security. The rep on the phone told me it could be activated by a few things including hands free activation the phone battery getting low going out of service area. I didn't tell her I rooted of course.
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If you are getting error 16, wait a long time and speak with representative, have them reset the service thingy. It worked for me after not being able to call.
So what is everybody saying when they talk to sprint?
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So what is everybody saying when they talk to sprint?
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I didn't say anything they asked me for an alternate number, I gave them one and they called. Im sure y'all know the process from there.
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I didn't say anything they asked me for an alternate number, I gave them one and they called. Im sure y'all know the process from there.
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+1.
Now I have S-OFF but all root apps say Im not rooted.
Droga said:
+1.
Now I have S-OFF but all root apps say Im not rooted.
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You will need to flash this zipfile from recovery.
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
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So what is everybody saying when they talk to sprint?
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Tell them you are getting Error 16, and they will fix it.
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+1.
Now I have S-OFF but all root apps say Im not rooted.
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S-OFF means you can install Superuser. Superuser lets root apps know you have root and they can send superuser commands to your phone.
Same here, calls didnt work - error 16 message. Connected to a sprint rep automatically and she asked if I changed anything on my phone recently, all I said was nope. Asked her why this happened, she said new security enhancements. She pushed a "fix" and said to power off power on and I should be good. Did that, S-OFF still there.... I am Golden.
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You will need to flash this zipfile from recovery.
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
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Thanks! Worked like a charm!!
The Sprint rep who helped me said it's been a very busy night for EVO 3D error 16s... she said she's had about 70 of them so far.
goalkeepr said:
The Sprint rep who helped me said it's been a very busy night for EVO 3D error 16s... she said she's had about 70 of them so far.
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lol sprint owned by 3d users!
wranglerray said:
lol sprint owned by 3d users!
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I wonder if sprint is going to send HTC a bill! Sprints system resets at 1am(I just leaned this) so I had a rep on the phone talking about mountains for like 20mins, muhhaha! This never would of happened if they had unlocked our bootloaders!!!
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I wonder if sprint is going to send HTC a bill! Sprints system resets at 1am(I just leaned this) so I had a rep on the phone talking about mountains for like 20mins, muhhaha! This never would of happened if they had unlocked our bootloaders!!!
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I was just going to say that, LOL!! They should have listened to us about the bootloader sooner.
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This would never happen if we have unlocked bootloader in the first place
Fellow Rezound users!
After many phone 1 hour+ calls, exchanging phones, sim cards, drives to VZW stores and waiting. HTC finally seemed to take a look at the problem and confirmed it to be a software issue regarding the mobile hotspot. Got a call from an HTC rep yesterday and said they are fixing the issue. However, there is no lead time on how long we'll have to wait for the update. Good/bad news, take it however you want it. Just letting everyone know that a fix is coming hopefully soon.
Now if we can get them to send us a free charger or something since we're paying for a service that's not performing as it should...
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What's the problem?
Tikerz said:
What's the problem?
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wondering the same.
Sent from a Rezound, crappie camera included.
Hopefully they'll sneak in an unlocked bootloader with this update.
Sleek69 said:
Hopefully they'll sneak in an unlocked bootloader with this update.
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...and a pink bunny that grants wishes! (I LOVE those!)
Tikerz said:
What's the problem?
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4g drops out while using the hotspot.
hellcatrydr said:
...and a pink bunny that grants wishes! (I LOVE those!)
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Well Santa is coming soon and I sat on his lap so he owes me!
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Well Santa is coming soon and I sat on his lap so he owes me!
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4g drops out while using the hotspot.
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Strange, never had that happen.
scrosler said:
Strange, never had that happen.
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They are talking about the verizon official hotspot which I don't pay for. I have hotspot on my 5th line (to get the unlimited data on that line), so I'm using my bolt for hotspot.
Some users are reporting poor performance on the hotspot (youtube buffering severely), that doesn't happen when using temp root and wifi tether.
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Fellow Rezound users!
After many phone 1 hour+ calls, exchanging phones, sim cards, drives to VZW stores and waiting. HTC finally seemed to take a look at the problem and confirmed it to be a software issue regarding the mobile hotspot. Got a call from an HTC rep yesterday and said they are fixing the issue. However, there is no lead time on how long we'll have to wait for the update. Good/bad news, take it however you want it. Just letting everyone know that a fix is coming hopefully soon.
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LOL when I talked to Verizon yesterday, they talked about a customer that had gone through extensive troubleshooting, replacing SIM cards, the phone, etc. and I figured they had to have been talking about you!
Anyway, they did say an OTA update to fix the issue was due "late December", for what it's worth!
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LOL when I talked to Verizon yesterday, they talked about a customer that had gone through extensive troubleshooting, replacing SIM cards, the phone, etc. and I figured they had to have been talking about you!
Anyway, they did say an OTA update to fix the issue was due "late December", for what it's worth!
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Someone had to do it. I was not gonna pay for a service that is not usable. It was one of the reasons why I bought a 4G phone otherwise, my Dinc would've still been running.
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Someone had to do it. I was not gonna pay for a service that is not usable. It was one of the reasons why I bought a 4G phone otherwise, my Dinc would've still been running.
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I'm with you, and I thank you! Squeaky wheel gets to oil. If all we do is complain on a forum, nothing will get done. So I even told them I am calling back next week to get an update on the OTA. If they don't have a date, I may press to get a $30 refund for a useless service I paid for.
Any way to sneak in a exploit into an ota ?
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Have any of you tested MHS after the OTA?
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Before everyone flips out on me... give me a second. So I told my dad he was going to lose his unlimited data if he didn't upgrade his phone by today. Which of course he ends up waiting until today to do. Come to find out that he had to upgrade before today in order to keep his unlimited data. We are on a family share plan and only me and my dad have unlimited data, but my brother and sister, who are also on it, have the 2GB data cap.
So I told him to try to transfer his upgrade to one of them and get the subsidized price and just upgrade it on his line. So he tries to pre-order the SGSIII on my brother's line and this pops up.
"The existing plan Nationwide Account Level Talk & Text Family Share 2000, is not compatible with the new device." So it either chooses new individual plan or new share voice and data plan.
What's confusing though is that under smartphone data packages, it doesn't have the new family data plan pricing. It still has 2 GB for $30, 5GB for $50, and 10GB for $80 and under plan shares summary on the left side where the totals are, it does say "Nationwide Account Level Talk & Text Family Share 2000". So I'm confused as F*CK right now and I want my dad to keep his unlimited for at least another 2 years, but I also don't want to lose mine and get screwed over with this new family data share plan. Not to mention that fact that I'm not sure whether they are actually forcing us into this new data share plan or not.
Thoughts? Can anyone who has a family plan with an upgrade vouch?
There is no more grandfathering it on on subsidized phones. You have to purchase the phone out right to keep unlimited now. No upgrading from 3G to 4G and keeping unlimited either I believe.
Put him on an individual account and then merge the two later on. The account change probably wouldnt happen til you activated the phone on your brothers account any ways...They effed up my rezound upgrade/account and that happened. Easy fix :3
Edit: that may not work due to their crap share accounts...
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mjones73 said:
Sorry, only way to keep unlimited now is to buy the phone out right. No more grandfathering it on on subsidized phones.
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Sigh... Right over your head
antp121 said:
Put him on an individual account and then merge the two later on. The account change probably wouldnt happen til you activated the phone on your brothers account any ways...They effed up my rezound upgrade/account and that happened. Easy fix :3
Edit: that may not work due to their crap share accounts...
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The problem is I'm not sure whether the share accounts are even in the system yet. It's telling me I have to switch to the data share plan, but doesn't give me the data plan pricing that verizon states.
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Sigh... Right over your head
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I'm telling you per their new policies, there's no way to buy a subsidized phone and keep your unlimited data regardless what their system is telling you.. You stated you wanted to keep his unlimited data and get him a subsidized phone, what exactly went over my head?
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The problem is I'm not sure whether the share accounts are even in the system yet. It's telling me I have to switch to the data share plan, but doesn't give me the data plan pricing that verizon states.
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Hmm. Idk then....
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I'm telling you per their new policies, there's no way to buy a subsidized phone and keep your unlimited data regardless what their system is telling you.. You stated you wanted to keep his unlimited data and get him a subsidized phone, what exactly went over my head?
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You stated something I already knew. Why would I post this if I didn't know that? Were you aware of people getting unlimited data through the unlimited mobile hotspot promotion? There ARE loopholes. Now please stay on topic and stop telling me things I already know.
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Hmm. Idk then....
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Not to mention the fact that the same exact plan still pops up that says wasn't compatible with the device.
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graymonkey44 said:
You stated something I already knew. Why would I post this if I didn't know that? Were you aware of people getting unlimited data through the unlimited mobile hotspot promotion? There ARE loopholes. Now please stay on topic and stop telling me things I already know.
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Excuse me for not being a mind reader asshole... How the hell am I supposed to know what you already know then you come off like a prick about it. Thanks for reminding me why I stopped frequenting this forum.
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Excuse me for not being a mind reader asshole... How the hell am I supposed to know what you already know then you come off like a prick about it. Thanks for reminding me why I stopped frequenting this forum.
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Where in the thread title does it say anything about unlimited data? It has to do with the new family plans. Antp understood what I was trying to say. Also keep the personal attacks out of here. I don't want this thread closed because I would actually like an answer.
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I ordered the SIII yesterday and it let me keep my old unlimited data plan but mine was an individual plan.
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I ordered the SIII yesterday and it let me keep my old unlimited data plan but mine was an individual plan.
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Also, I would like to add that if the family data share plans aren't forced there should be no reason why an unlimited data line couldn't transfer their upgrade to a 2 GB plan. Have that person upgrade and upgrade the line on the unlimited person's line. Herego unlimited data being kept with an unsubsidized Price.
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prdog1 said:
I ordered the SIII yesterday and it let me keep my old unlimited data plan but mine was an individual plan.
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Why is everyone pre ordering the SIII? What is so good about it.
Ndaoud360 said:
Why is everyone pre ordering the SIII? What is so good about it.
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There is this awesome thing called www.google.com you should learn to utilize it.
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nosympathy said:
There is this awesome thing called www.google.com you should learn to utilize it.
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Yes I have searched the GSIII but still same specs almost unless gsm version and 4.8 inches is to big for me it's like the g-note and as well touchwiz I dont like.
But I do like the design and thats about it and I dont know about camera quality vs Rezound.
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Yes I have searched the GSIII but still same specs almost unless gsm version and 4.8 inches is to big for me it's like the g-note and as well touchwiz I dont like.
But I do like the design and thats about it and I dont know about camera quality vs Rezound.
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Battery life man. The S4 processor is a beast. Many reviewers said the thing is damn hard to.kill in a day under normal use.
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I ordered the SIII yesterday and it let me keep my old unlimited data plan but mine was an individual plan.
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So you decided to go for it too.
I pre-ordered mine back when we where talking on the mik.
I don't even really want the thing, I absolutely LOVE my rezounds but I figured I might as well grab the last subsidized phone available.
Op simple fix. If it isn't broken don't fix it! People really need to stop buying new phones. If you have unlimited, on any plan/network/phone please don't upgrade.
And I also agree with the screen being way to big and hassle.
Not to be off point here... But my HTCG2 ....grandfather'd from G1...to G2(HSPDA+)....2yrs still running...Running (ROOTED) ROM PORTED ISC4.4 my 4g speed is fast (check my post's for non believers) for proof of batt stats but I get close too 2days on normal usage...point is They didn't do an upgrade to the G2(*GOOGLE DEV PHONE) yet... and ur dad wants an S3? ....third one already and they keep making them to get ppl to *Want* to upgrade to get the better contracts out the way. Advice would be if you like the phone you have and are satisfied don't take any chance in 2012....(sry long)
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Well everyone's completely missing the point of my post. I'm trying to figure out if Verizon is indeed trying to force us into these new data share plans if you're on a family plan.
I need help!
I want to the LG Galaxy Nexus 4, problem is I have a fully rooted (w/ s-off) EVO4GLTE. My wife has one too (unrooted), hers being the main line. Is there a way to get out of my contract with minimal to no cost?
Also,
Would I lose my # if I could...?
and
Would I lose the phone as well or would I keep it?
Any advice on how to go about pulling his off...I'm all ears!
Force roam. Watch porn for rest of your billing cycle. Receive the letter of doom. Enjoy your nexus 4.
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mbaseball3 said:
Force roam. Watch porn for rest of your billing cycle. Receive the letter of doom. Enjoy your nexus 4.
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this is interesting how do you force roam?
Robisgnarly said:
this is interesting how do you force roam?
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Use roam control set to roam only http://www.roamctrl.com/ or change your PRL so you are roaming on Verizon all the time
Will doing this really cause them to cancel your contract? What does the porn have to do with it?
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Will doing this really cause them to cancel your contract? What does the porn have to do with it?
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watching porn meaning using a lot of data and yes if you have excessive roaming they will cancel you
So just pay the 4 bucks for the use of that app and use your phone that way? I don't make any phone calls really, only text and web, will that matter? I kind of wanna get the s3 on Verizon...
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So just pay the 4 bucks for the use of that app and use your phone that way? I don't make any phone calls really, only text and web, will that matter? I kind of wanna get the s3 on Verizon...
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you will be most likely roaming on Verizon and it's the data they are concerned with not the calls
Sweet, I'm gonna do it on mine and my gf's phone lol
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Sweet, I'm gonna do it on mine and my gf's phone lol
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Good luck
Roam alot
cm10ed 3VO
Since your rooted flash meanrom that has the builtin roam only feature
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Won't there be some outstanding obligation to pay the bill for that data? I know we have unlimited texting but when I text to Canada from the US, I get billed per text. Seems like roaming data usage would incur similar additional fees.
Oh, and as far as using the data, I'd go with a torrent downloader and pull about 10 "bluray movie size" files. down. That would probably be worth kicking you.
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Won't there be some outstanding obligation to pay the bill for that? I know we have unlimited texted but when I text to a Canada from the US, I get billed per text. Seems like roaming data usage would incur additional fees.
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They don't charge for roaming unless ur international roaming like when u travel out of the US
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You're already paying for unlimited data. Not your fault your area just lost sprints 3g network as you were downloading some movies
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Why pay $4 for an app when we have several roams with roam only built im right here on xda for free?
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Why pay $4 for an app when we have several roams with roam only built im right here on xda for free?
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Link or it didn't happen...
You could buy out your contract...if you wanted to go about it the honest way...
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Link or it didn't happen...
You could buy out your contract...if you wanted to go about it the honest way...
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Haha this guys kidding right?
WTF is the Galaxy nexus 4?
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WTF is the Galaxy nexus 4?
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Good question
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I apologize if this is in the wrong forum.
I called Verizon to purchase a new phone out-of-contract. The sales rep told me that Verizon no longer allows out-of-contract purchases, their only option is month-to-month. She confirmed that this would take away my unlimited data.
I'm not sure if she's right so I'm asking folks here. Is this true, does Verizon no longer allow you to buy their phones without giving up unlimited data?
You can still buy phones full retail, but you do need to have service with Verizon - perhaps the rep thought out-of-contract meant you didn't have service anymore.
I had to buy mine at best buy when I bought off contract
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You can still buy phones full retail, but you do need to have service with Verizon - perhaps the rep thought out-of-contract meant you didn't have service anymore.
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I thought so too, but I clarified with her that I have an existing service with Verizon; that's how she saw my unlimited data plan.
I would try either going to a Verizon store or another rep. I can't see how they can deny you from giving them more money.
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The sales rep told me that Verizon no longer allows out-of-contract purchases, their only option is month-to-month.
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't month-to-month the same as buying a phone off contract?
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't month-to-month the same as buying a phone off contract?
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It is but they shouldnt remove your unlimited data. Month to month is when your contract is up and you are eligible for an upgrade. I have heard a few rumors they are getting rid of unlimited next year and its final but they can't force you to upgrade.
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't month-to-month the same as buying a phone off contract?
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I thought so too, but evidently not. She said I would lose my unlimited data which sounds like it's a brand new contract, albeit month to month.
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I thought so too, but evidently not. She said I would lose my unlimited data which sounds like it's a brand new contract, albeit month to month.
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In theory you should be able to pop your sim card out of your old 4G phone and put it in a new, off-contract phone and have it work without issue. Maybe since you're trying to buy it through Verizon, they're pushing their shared data crap.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/2...-retail-with-no-hassle-use-the-iconic-portal/
Try this out on Verizon's site and see if it works.
**Keep in mind if your after the note 3 you can't reset the flash counter :'(
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ricecake2000 said:
It is but they shouldnt remove your unlimited data. Month to month is when your contract is up and you are eligible for an upgrade. I have heard a few rumors they are getting rid of unlimited next year and its final but they can't force you to upgrade.
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Wait, getting rid of unlimited data for everyone? Even legacy contracts?
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Wait, getting rid of unlimited data for everyone? Even legacy contracts?
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That's just a rumor floating around. I am not sure it has any steam or how they would go about doing it.
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This might be somewhat related to the topic but I try to do a device exchange for my wife who lost her phone. She went from an Android to an old iPhone4 and when I try to do it online the website was forcing me to upgrade my account meaning I would lose my unlimited data so instead I just called over the phone and did it OTA device change. It worked.
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In theory you should be able to pop your sim card out of your old 4G phone and put it in a new, off-contract phone and have it work without issue. Maybe since you're trying to buy it through Verizon, they're pushing their shared data crap.
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Not 100% certain, but I believe that would cause issues if the phone needed to switch to the 3G CDMA network.