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Let me first state my situation.
I am in a contract with unlimited data on Verizon with my galaxy nexus.
Despite not wanting to have a contract with two providers, I wanted the galaxy note so badly, I got the note on AT&T with a so so contract (3 gb data, unlimited texting, 450 minutes).
I live in Seattle so there is no LTE here.
I am worried that a superior phone will come out soon (SG III) or perhaps a quad core note and then I will be stuck in two contracts without many options.
So I can either take back my note and get the AT&T version and go with Straightsim and save a good chunk of money ($100/month on AT&T vs $45/month on Straighttalk). In Seattle, straight talk uses AT&T's network so I think my service will be about the same except I will have unlimited data/minutes/texting.
Or, I can take back my Note and get the international version and put it on Straighttalk.
Or, I can stay put.
If I buy a note off contract, I will have the option to get the Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II when it comes out (on Verizon or AT&T)...
Kind of think that getting into a contract for a phone without LTE speeds seems a bit absurd.
Also, the international version has more developers (for now) and a better cpu.
What do you guys think? If I wasn't in another contract on Verizon, I'd just stay put and hope that LTE comes to Seattle this summer.
I read that the Note will come out on VZW if you can wait.
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I read that the Note will come out on VZW if you can wait.
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I thought about that. One thing I forgot to mention is that for some reason at the office, my galaxy nexus (and before that, Galaxy S) get's terrible reception unless I am near a window.
AT&T customers at work get reception even in conference rooms in the middle of the building, so I was hoping that my AT&T note would as well (which it does).
I just don't like being cut off for 8 hours a day from calls and texts.
I guess since life isn't all flowers and unicorns, my verizon has great data speed (LTE) but my AT&T can actually make calls....lol
Guess it would be too much to have it all in one phone
I had the same problem with Verizon. Loved the LTE speed when I had reception but for 10 hours a day at work I was lucky to keep 1 bar of 3G. I got fed up and went back to AT&T. I do have LTE here in Phoenix so switching was easier. Though I did lose unlimited data on VZW, I'm much happier with AT&T, this Note, and their LTE is way faster right now.
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Who cares what phone is released. No difference between them in WA since there is not att lte and the note doesn't support vzn lte.
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I'm buying one today from ATT. Was gonna get the international however, being my area is getting LTE in June the ATT version makes sense.
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Let me first state my situation.
I am in a contract with unlimited data on Verizon with my galaxy nexus.
Despite not wanting to have a contract with two providers, I wanted the galaxy note so badly, I got the note on AT&T with a so so contract (3 gb data, unlimited texting, 450 minutes).
I live in Seattle so there is no LTE here.
I am worried that a superior phone will come out soon (SG III) or perhaps a quad core note and then I will be stuck in two contracts without many options.
So I can either take back my note and get the AT&T version and go with Straightsim and save a good chunk of money ($100/month on AT&T vs $45/month on Straighttalk). In Seattle, straight talk uses AT&T's network so I think my service will be about the same except I will have unlimited data/minutes/texting.
Or, I can take back my Note and get the international version and put it on Straighttalk.
Or, I can stay put.
If I buy a note off contract, I will have the option to get the Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II when it comes out (on Verizon or AT&T)...
Kind of think that getting into a contract for a phone without LTE speeds seems a bit absurd.
Also, the international version has more developers (for now) and a better cpu.
What do you guys think? If I wasn't in another contract on Verizon, I'd just stay put and hope that LTE comes to Seattle this summer.
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I would take it back and try to get one on Craigslist. I got mine by trading my SII and throwing in some cash also. I know Straight Talk is cheaper but have you thought about Red Pocket? They give you unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data for $59.99 but the good thing about there plan is that your unused data rolls over to the next month. I have over 5GB now. I have read where Straight Talk is very fussy when you use a lot of data. Just a suggestion.
wangjaroni said:
Let me first state my situation.
I am in a contract with unlimited data on Verizon with my galaxy nexus.
Despite not wanting to have a contract with two providers, I wanted the galaxy note so badly, I got the note on AT&T with a so so contract (3 gb data, unlimited texting, 450 minutes).
I live in Seattle so there is no LTE here.
I am worried that a superior phone will come out soon (SG III) or perhaps a quad core note and then I will be stuck in two contracts without many options.
So I can either take back my note and get the AT&T version and go with Straightsim and save a good chunk of money ($100/month on AT&T vs $45/month on Straighttalk). In Seattle, straight talk uses AT&T's network so I think my service will be about the same except I will have unlimited data/minutes/texting.
Or, I can take back my Note and get the international version and put it on Straighttalk.
Or, I can stay put.
If I buy a note off contract, I will have the option to get the Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II when it comes out (on Verizon or AT&T)...
Kind of think that getting into a contract for a phone without LTE speeds seems a bit absurd.
Also, the international version has more developers (for now) and a better cpu.
What do you guys think? If I wasn't in another contract on Verizon, I'd just stay put and hope that LTE comes to Seattle this summer.
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Hold on a lil longer, MWC is just around the corner...you neva kno whats comin next, its worth the wait, neways id suggest you buy the att version, if you dont wanna wait.. LTE gonna roll out pretty soon..best of luck
Get the international version and jump on straight talk..when note 2 or sgs3 comes out then sell on eBay and switch to next.
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Get the international version and jump on straight talk..when note 2 or sgs3 comes out then sell on eBay and switch to next.
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Are there any downsides to getting the international version?
The one thing I have been worried about is warranty. I see Amazon sells one with a warranty but the others don't have them...
I'd want the white one (only the dark blue one has a US warranty)
alnova1 said:
I would take it back and try to get one on Craigslist. I got mine by trading my SII and throwing in some cash also. I know Straight Talk is cheaper but have you thought about Red Pocket? They give you unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data for $59.99 but the good thing about there plan is that your unused data rolls over to the next month. I have over 5GB now. I have read where Straight Talk is very fussy when you use a lot of data. Just a suggestion.
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I've never heard of Red Pocket before.
Which network do they use (AT&T or)? Do they have HSPA+ or just normal 3g?
How are their speeds?
The Note 2 won't come out anytime soon. The Note just came out in November. The international version has no carrier bloat and has a better processor. It's also already starting to get ICS.
AT&T has LTE and a guaranteed warranty.
You get a 2 year warranty from Samsung...if you buy from expansys USA they help send it off for you..
I use ensquared for damage etc...
No downside that lve had so far. I also am not getting lte anytime soon.
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You get a 2 year warranty from Samsung...if you buy from expansys USA they help send it off for you..
I use ensquared for damage etc...
No downside that lve had so far. I also am not getting lte anytime soon.
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I'm with Mr DSL on this. Got my white att note preordered on the 14th. I'm disappointed by its performance.and the att bloatware etc. Bought the white international last week. To me I noticed the performance right away. Both stock but the international seems way faster no lag. Killer battle life etc
I don't have lte where I live so I'm keeping the international version. And selling my att note for 500 quick sale on craigslist and only out 200 bucks etc.paid 699.99 on amazon for the international version. Oh and love the physical home button and no att branding or bloatware.
But its all bout what u want. Also never wait for something down the road enjoy and get what u like..
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Also if you want ics anytime soon the inter.. is a better bet. Who knows when at&t will release an update.
Also if you're worried about the next best thing the inter.. version should have better resell value since it has no branding.
Oh and of course the physical home button.
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You get a 2 year warranty from Samsung...if you buy from expansys USA they help send it off for you..
I use ensquared for damage etc...
No downside that lve had so far. I also am not getting lte anytime soon.
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Easy enough to wait past MWC now but GSIII unofficial news may also happen hopefully within the next few weeks..
OP should have 30 days to return it to AT&T if he wants to exercise that option..personally at this point I'm leaning toward intl GT-N7000 if I decide to get a Note. Eventhough I'm close to an LTE market, ~80% of the time have fast Wi-Fi access & when I don't only ~5% of that time would be in LTE currently.
When I played with the AT&T I was disappointed not to be able to find the Video Maker & screen mode of the GT-N7000 possibly a result of the differing chipset..
Is the following eXpansys staffer (in France posing to the -usa site) incorrect saying 1 yr coverage?
http://www.expansys-usa.com/ft.aspx?k=253235
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Hello,
On the Galaxy Note we are covering 1 year warranty from Expansys. So if Samsung locally can not help you then you can contact us directly and we'll be able to get the handset repaired for you.
I hope this answers your question.
Kenneth Eilertsen (Quality Engineer, eXpansys)"
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-5-3-android-tablet-221966/
Are people here using straighttalk-(price certainly sounds better)-if so how is the coverage-service in real life use vs.:
http://www.straighttalk.com/Coverage
http://www.straighttalk.com/FAQ
-Thx
Strange how Expansys just dropped off of Amazon. I was ready to pull the trigger.
I would have had the international and the AT&T side by side to compare.
1 year warranty to me seems good enough as in a year later, I'll be on the next best thing and if the phone were faulty, I'm sure it would have broken within the first year.
I want to try red pocket because I've read around that if you use too much data on straight talk, they will close your account.
With red pocket it is 2gb a month but it rolls over. I probably use that much but I also have my Nexus with LTE, so I doubt i'm going to be using a lot of data off wifi on the Note.
Now the place selling the cheatest note on Amazon is this place:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/detail...ER&isCBA=&seller=A1A0163V84UKHW#aag_legalInfo
for $675. Expansys was at $650. Not sure why they are no longer on Amazon because their website seems to infer that they are still in stock.
Their website only says dual band though and Amazon says quad band.
I'd prefer to buy from Amazon just because I'm a big customer of theirs and I have recourse with Amazon if I have problems with Expansys.
Dailysteals.com has the n7000 for $599 at the moment if anyone is interested. I'm sticking with this i717, but I'm not sure why.
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I have had the skyrocket then i had the n7000 and am now waiting on my i717 and straight up if you are in a lte area get the lte version it is crazy fast my skyrocket was probably 10 times faster than my n7000 when i was on lte that's why i sold the n7000.
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I have had the skyrocket then i had the n7000 and am now waiting on my i717 and straight up if you are in a lte area get the lte version it is crazy fast my skyrocket was probably 10 times faster than my n7000 when i was on lte that's why i sold the n7000.
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Yeah. I have LTE already on Verizon and there is no LTE here, so it's a no brainer for me.
Amazon keeps on doing strange stuff with different sellers. I had finally got comfortable with buying from Expansys and now they've been replaced with a ton of other sellers at higher prices.
I guess expansys ran out.
Hi All
I'm really excited to be back on these forums now that I'm ready (BEEN READY!!!) to move on from my HTC EVO 4G.
I've been reading up and doing my research and concluded that the Galaxy Note is going to be my next phone.
Ok, so here's where I need your help.
All you guys seem to have grandfathered AT&T accounts, so it's been difficult to gleam info in this regard that pertains to my needs/questions.
Question 1: Any new AT&T customers? How much are you paying each month?
Question 2: Is there LTE on any pre-paid providers? If so, which? AT&T prepaid?
Question 3: Given that the Galaxy I717 is AT&T (U.S.) LTE, I'm assuming that would be the one to purchase. Would AT&T recognize one of their phones and give me a hard time about it being on prepaid?
Basically, I'm looking to get the Galaxy Note with LTE (if possible) on as cheap a monthly plan as possible. Suggestions welcome.
Guys, I've spent hours and hours reading up here, and elsewhere. I really appreciate your help and guidance with this.
BTW- I am in Los Angeles, if that makes any difference.
THANK YOU!!!
Cmon guys, I'm sure someone here can answer a couple of these!
Thank you for your help!
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I guess I was somewhat in your same shoes a couple weeks ago. I decided to make the Note the successor to my beloved but dying Nexus One.
My objectives were a cheap month-by-month plan that I could use with a Galaxy Note.
I purchased the Note GT-N7000 International version from Amazon for about $540. Also bought a StraightTalk pre-paid SIM for $45 per month. Unlimited talk, messaging and data, but the forums point to there being an unspoken cap of around 2GB. Used this configuration for a few weeks and like it, but the speeds were kind of slow.
I saw that T-Mobile had a deal for new activations for 100 minutes talk and unlimited data with first 5 GB at 4G speeds for $30 per month. Since I rarely use the phone for talking, this sounded reasonable for me as I could just use VoIP if I needed more talk.
Unfortunately the GT-N7000 isn't compatible with the T-Mobile network at all. The ATT version is compatible with a modem flash, so I decided to go pick up the I717 version at the local ATT store with the intent of returning the N7000. Retail price was $649 locally and on Amazon.
Got the I717 home and rooted, flashed with T-Mobile modem and Saurom, and I've been on that setup for about 2 days.
StraightTalk (ATT network) $45 per month
Pros: StraightTalk (ATT network)
- Works seamlessly with both N7000 and I717
- Unlimited Talk if you talk alot
- Probably better national coverage than T-Mobile
Cons:
- Only getting 3G speeds topping out at about 1.2M down and 200 up
- Possible unwritten cap at 2GB then shutdown data after that
T-Mobile Pre-Paid ($30 per month)
Pros:
- 4G speeds. At my location 3.5M down and 2M up
- Clear 4G cap which is easy to see via the online account management, then EDGE speed after that cap
Cons:
- Cannot forward calls, so using Google Voice for my voicemail is out...have to use T-Mobile voicemail
Now, for the hell of it, here's a comparison of the N7000 and I717:
N7000
Big Pro!! - Physical home button on front of phone. I didn't realize how much I would miss this button until I didn't have one
- More mature ROM's available for this. Several strong and stable ICS ROMs are out and I've used a few with good results
Cons
- Only 3G speeds with only ATT network.
- You have to order screen protectors specially for this version of the phone. Picked up a Zagg InvisibleShield at BB and was confused why it didn't have the cutout for the home button.
I717
Pros
- 4G speeds. Can't wait to travel around a bit where I have stronger signal to stress the 4G speeds on T-Mobile
- With modem flash, can be used interchangeably between ATT and T-Mobile just by swapping the SIM.
Cons
- Less mature ICS roms available now
- Lack of physical home button means you have to press the power button to wake and this is difficult if the phone is in a case
All in all, I think I'm going with the I717 and T-Mobile for a while to see how it works out. The ICS roms are getting better and the speed of 4G at $30 per month is pretty appealing. Now, if only I can figure out how to get Tasker to pull some shenanigans to get missed calls over to Google Voice!
Thank you so much to your reply!
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Too bad it seems T-mobile does not offer that anymore.
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Here's a list of plans they offer and my plan is the 4th one down. I suppose they could vary by region...I'm in the Portland, OR area.
If you go to the main T-Mobile site, choose the very bottom link on the left column. That will take you to a secondary site. Go to "SIM Card" link and then Browse Plans. (I'd include the URL, but this forum doesn't let me for some reason.)
You order the SIM card online for 99 cents and then activate online. That plan is only available in Walmart, on Walmart.com or T-Mobile.com. Local T-Mobile store can't offer it.
Activating was a total hassle which involved several calls to Customer Support and being ping-ponged around overseas call centers. I was 15 minutes from giving up until I got a winner on the phone from Sales Order support who took care of me in 3 minutes.
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Too bad it seems T-mobile does not offer that anymore.
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The $30 plan is exclusively for Walmart tmobile prepaid phones. so you have to buy a cheap $20 tmobile prepaid phone from walmart and then you can get the $30 plan with unlimited text, 5GB data and 100mins of talk. put the sim that came with tmobile prepaid phone into Gnote and enjoy.
I was able to activate the 100 min/unlim. text/5 GB HSPA+ data without buying a Walmart phone. I purchased a t-mobile SIM card online and activated it online.
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I was able to activate the 100 min/unlim. text/5 GB HSPA+ data without buying a Walmart phone. I purchased a t-mobile SIM card online and activated it online.
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same here.
PrePaid AT&T Galaxy Note I717
circuit.007 said:
same here.
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Hello i have an AT&T prepaid Galaxy Note i717 running 4.0.3 ice cream sandwhich, swapped out my iphone 4s 64gb that was also prepaid. I pay 50 a month for the unlimited talk,txt, and i had to add the 25 a month for data. They reconized the phone as a smart phone this time when i set it up. No problems with talking or data, had to change the apn a few times to find the right one, but i have had an issue with picture messaging taking forever to send.
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Hello i have an AT&T prepaid Galaxy Note i717 running 4.0.3 ice cream sandwhich, swapped out my iphone 4s 64gb that was also prepaid. I pay 50 a month for the unlimited talk,txt, and i had to add the 25 a month for data. They reconized the phone as a smart phone this time when i set it up. No problems with talking or data, had to change the apn a few times to find the right one, but i have had an issue with picture messaging taking forever to send.
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How are you able to add the $25 data plan? AT&T told me I cannot add this to the galaxy note because it does not support it. What APN did you use?
mha1021 said:
The $30 plan is exclusively for Walmart tmobile prepaid phones. so you have to buy a cheap $20 tmobile prepaid phone from walmart and then you can get the $30 plan with unlimited text, 5GB data and 100mins of talk. put the sim that came with tmobile prepaid phone into Gnote and enjoy.
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Wrong they still offer it its the top 2 plan on their monthly 4g plan. Second dont need walmart at all just get a sim from amazon and tell the 30 plan you want. I even got to keep my existing number from previous $50 monthly 4g plan.
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Apn settings
felicity603 said:
How are you able to add the $25 data plan? AT&T told me I cannot add this to the galaxy note because it does not support it. What APN did you use?
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i changed my apn after i added the data plan to my phone, i don't think it matters what order you do it in.
this is a screen shot of the apn seeting off my wife's galaxy note I717, after setting TechnoTradingHouse as the apn.
1) i set up an online go phone account
2) i went to add feature packages, and added the 1 gb (25.00) data plan to my account
Well, I have that dilemma that we all go through. I am currently on a Family Share Plan with five phones. My line is the primary line and is eligible for an upgrade at this time. I have the Motorola Droid Razr HD with unlimited data. I understand that by doing a subsidized upgrade to a new phone, I will lose my unlimited data on my phone. That is what makes this so difficult. Here is the dilemma though. I am 43 years old, and my eyes are starting to go. I need a bigger screen. I am also a large person - 6'3", 270 lbs with big old sausages for fingers. So, with that said, I definitely want something the size of the Note II or bigger. The question is, do I upgrade now or wait for the Note III, which is rumored for release in September?
The benefit of upgrading now is that I can probably recoup most, if not all of the $199 cost of the Note II by selling my Droid Razr HD, which is in flawless condition. The downside is that I will be stuck with an older phone for the next 20 months.
Thanks for the help...hopefully some of you guys have been in this situation and can help out.
PS - I really don't care about a lot of the newer features of the Galaxy S4. I just want a larger screen!
Buy it outright thats what i did its expensive but anything to keep my unlimited data and i hardly use 2 ti 3gb a month but its just thw fact and the common piece of mind that i have unlimited...or you uae an upgrade on another line then transfer that phone to you line...
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Well, I have that dilemma that we all go through. I am currently on a Family Share Plan with five phones. My line is the primary line and is eligible for an upgrade at this time. I have the Motorola Droid Razr HD with unlimited data. I understand that by doing a subsidized upgrade to a new phone, I will lose my unlimited data on my phone. That is what makes this so difficult. Here is the dilemma though. I am 43 years old, and my eyes are starting to go. I need a bigger screen. I am also a large person - 6'3", 270 lbs with big old sausages for fingers. So, with that said, I definitely want something the size of the Note II or bigger. The question is, do I upgrade now or wait for the Note III, which is rumored for release in September? The benefit of upgrading now is that I can probably recoup most, if not all of the $199 cost of the Note II by selling my Droid Razr HD, which is in flawless condition. The downside is that I will be stuck with an older phone for the next 20 months.
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Whichever phone you choose, I highly recommend buying used or full retail in order to keep your unlimited data. You may not use more than 2GB data in a month now, but you never know when that unlimited data will come in handy. And once you lose it, it's gone.
Craigslist and Swappa are good sources for used devices, and there is always ebay. If you want the Note 3, be prepared to pay full retail unless you wait a few weeks for used ones to become available.
I am extremely reluctant to lose my unlimited data...they all seem to be $500 and up in my area on Craigslist.
You cab upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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You cab upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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Oops. Didnt read all the way through. I thought upgrading changes the entire plan?
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I did every step, VPN is running, I downloaded your wifi tether apk and installed it, changed the SSID and enabked encryption and changed the 128bit security phrase, snd when I press start tether, the log shows "setting ad-hock mode - failed"
Appreciate the help.
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Buy full retail at Costco. 499 and its brand new. Better than buying from Craigslist at the same price.
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You can upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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+1. I've done this twice with zero issue. I don't believe you can do this through Amazon. I think with Amazon the phone must stay on the line it's activated on for several months, or you will incur extra charges.
Best Buy and Radio Shack do not have this requirement.
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Although he does have the family plan i think they might screw him out of unlimited with an upgrade on any line, im not sure..i know on my wife n my family plan i have unlimited and she has the old get double data for regular price thing and i know if either of us upgrade we gota switch to the new plans which is stupid so i dont care ill buy phones outright for us as long as we both have those plans
It works just fine with Amazon. I've done two phones through Amazon this way and one through Verizon. The only requirement is the phone stay in use on your account for six months. Doesn't matter what number it is on. This requirement is the same wether going through Amazon or Verizon.
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I currently have four lines on my account, with the family share plan. Two are smartphones with unlimited data, the other two are flip phones. When an upgrade comes up, I go to the my Verizon site and transfer the upgrade to one of the flip phones. Order the new phone on that line. When phone arrives, activate on the line it was ordered for. Immediately swap in my SIM card, get back on my Verizon, reactivate the flip phone on the line that was upgraded, which immediately cancels the new data plan for that line. Works perfect every time.
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Digbob said:
You cab upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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OMG! You're a genius! I have five phones on my account, and one of them is not unlimited. I can transfer the upgrade to that line, upgrade to the Note 2, then move the Note 2 back to my unlimited line. Woohoo!
I changed device type to Samsun S3 and it works fine now with no errors. Let us see if t-mobile is going to add additional fees to my bill, or if this vpn will work. I hope it does work as I hate comcast and want to cancel them.
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Although he does have the family plan i think they might screw him out of unlimited with an upgrade on any line, im not sure..i know on my wife n my family plan i have unlimited and she has the old get double data for regular price thing and i know if either of us upgrade we gota switch to the new plans which is stupid so i dont care ill buy phones outright for us as long as we both have those plans
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Thats what I was told. Me and my wife have 4 lines all together and 3 of them are eligible for upgrades one including unlimited data. They told me multiple times if I upgrade any of them, my whole plan changes to the share everything, losing my unlimited data. Nothing changes if you add line though, which is what I did and swapped out the sim. Your best bet is to buy off contract. Keep your unlimited because its nice not having to keep an eye on how much you use.
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Guys, I am lost, I still cannot see my SSID on my ipad or my laptop, I started VPN first and it is connected, then started wifi tether, had to change device profile to samsung s3 to get it to start without errors, I did change SSID, enabled encryption, and changed the 128bit security phrase.
Tether is running and showing d/l and u/l, download stays zero but upload goes up as time passes. But I cannot see my SSID any where to connect. Please, I urgently need help. Thanks.
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Guys, I am lost, I still cannot see my SSID on my ipad or my laptop, I started VPN first and it is connected, then started wifi tether, had to change device profile to samsung s3 to get it to start without errors, I did change SSID, enabled encryption, and changed the 128bit security phrase.
Tether is running and showing d/l and u/l, download stays zero but upload goes up as time passes. But I cannot see my SSID any where to connect. Please, I urgently need help. Thanks.
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First off you need to go to the right forum for your phone. This is Verizon Note 2, you need to go to T-mobile Note 2 forum and create your own thread in the help section instead of trying to hijack someone else's thread.
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shangrila500 said:
First off you need to go to the right forum for your phone. This is Verizon Note 2, you need to go to T-mobile Note 2 forum and create your own thread in the help section instead of trying to hijack someone else's thread.
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I am not trying yo hijack anyone's thread as you said, I was directed here from the t-mobile section by a respectfull member. And the topic of the thread is not brand specific, so, execuse me if I offended you with my posts here and with disagreeing with you. And again, I appreciate any help my dear friends.
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Buy full retail at Costco. 499 and its brand new. Better than buying from Craigslist at the same price.
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I thought of doing that based on the lower retail price. But the guys at the kiosk in Costco said that the only way they could sell the phone was if I signed a new contract. Didn't matter if I was willing to pay full retail or not.
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I pulled the trigger on the Note 2...
As I previously stated, I have a 700 minute Family Share plan with five lines. Three have unlimited data, one is on a 2GB data plan, and the fifth is not a smartphone. I transferred my upgrade to my wife's line (non-smartphone) and upgraded to the Note 2. My plan did not change. When I get it, I will activate it on my wife's line, then call and have her feature phone put back on the line. Then I should be able to drop my SIM into the Note 2 and have unlimited data on that phone.
I have the option of buying a Sprint Samsung galaxy note 3 n900p.12 for $240.00 I'm not sure if I should because it was apparently reported lost. I know someone that could clean the esn my only issue here is I want to be able to use it with a GSM carrier such as simply mobile or cricket or T-Mobile, etc. So my questions are one if it's rooted can it be used with a GSM carrier and will I get 4G speeds and two what's the value of a Sprint note 3. Thank you guys I appreciate the help.
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I have the option of buying a Sprint Samsung galaxy note 3 n900p.12 for $240.00 I'm not sure if I should because it was apparently reported lost. I know someone that could clean the esn my only issue here is I want to be able to use it with a GSM carrier such as simply mobile or cricket or T-Mobile, etc. So my questions are one if it's rooted can it be used with a GSM carrier and will I get 4G speeds and two what's the value of a Sprint note 3. Thank you guys I appreciate the help.
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I for one wouldn't go posting that you know someone that performs a service that doesn't appear kosher, as cleaning bad ESNs seems similar to laundering money. I don't believe the fine folks at Xda even want folks mentioning such services. If I'm off base, then tell me, and I will happily correct this.
As to using the GSM function, I believe that you'll never have 4G, from what I've read, but again I could be wrong. There are many threads on this forum exactly about this question.
Finally, why not buy the dang thing for the harvest? Heck, I'd buy it, clean ESN or no, as a spare part device, since at that price it is a dang good deal. You could probably make a tidy profit finding a buyer for it on Swappa, or a local cell repair store.
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I'm too am leary of buying a lost or stolen phone, but for $240 I would consider it. You can get it working on GSM (T-Mobile), and it will get decent data speeds. FWIW technically you will get T-Mobile 4G (it really named 3G/H+), but you wont get the LTE speeds. I tested a sprint S4 on tmobile, and it was getting 7mbps down and 1.2mbps up in my area. Talk and text worked great also.
this is hilarious, @micmars
your ability to be polite, and loquacious, with an undercurrent of smirk consistently astounds me,
and yes, for parts, sure. not for any other reason would I purchase this phone.
and further, xda is really Not Into having subjects about bad ENS stuff. expect a thread close.
And, thread closed as we do not do this type of discussion here...move along folks.
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Obviously I get great service with Verizon but the plans suck and the price keeps going up...what will I lose or gain coming to tmobile
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mhopewell41 said:
Obviously I get great service with Verizon but the plans suck and the price keeps going up...what will I lose or gain coming to tmobile
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Do the test drive for 7 days. Test out the service in areas that you visit and live in. If it's all good, then just return the phone for free and sign up. You're not going to be risking anything.
Awesome....didn't realize this was available. ...will do thanks
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Haven't seen Big red in a long time.
Oh, and post No. 3 has the plan. Do the test drive.
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Awesome....didn't realize this was available. ...will do thanks
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Just fyi, they only give you an iPhone which IMO has one of the worst antennas in any phone (especially on tmobile).
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Just fyi, they only give you an iPhone which IMO has one of the worst antennas in any phone (especially on tmobile).
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I'd try moving the SIM from the iphone to your unlocked S5 for the test drive.
SIM adapters are cheap if the iphone uses a different sized SIM.
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I'd try moving the SIM from the iphone to your unlocked S5 for the test drive.
SIM adapters are cheap if the iphone uses a different sized SIM.
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Did I miss the part where he said he had an S5 already?
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he had an S5 already?
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No idea if he has a S5. But since he's posting in a S5 forum, it's a distinct possibility that he may have an S5 from his previous carrier.
And the suggestion may be in interest to others who subsequently read the thread as well.
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No idea if he has a S5. But since he's posting in a S5 forum, it's a distinct possibility that he may have an S5 from his previous carrier.
And the suggestion may be in interest to others who subsequently read the thread as well.
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Well yeah, has probably has one from verizon...big red. You can't use that on tmobile (as you know).
I switched to T-Mobile over a year ago from Verizon.
I was on Verizon for 6 months but couldn't stand the high prices for data.
I paid the etf of over $300 and never looked back.
I knew I'd make up the $300 in 6 months with the money I'd be saving. Everything after that would be gravy.
This is what I did:
- I had the S3 with Verizon for 6 months
- I went to the T-Mobile store across the street
- I checked out the S4 and signed up. I was issued a new phone number because I didn't want to port over from Verizon yet as I wanted to see how the reception was in the areas I frequent.
- I had a 14 day trial period.
- I still had my S3 active.
- After 2 days, I went back to Tmo and ported my number from Verizon.
I never looked back and have saved a ton of money, and continue to do so.
I have Unlimited LTE data, and never have to worry about data overages or throttling.
I even got reception with my S4 where I could not with my S3.
I don't know if this was because the S4 had a better antenna than the S3, or if it was because Tmo had more towers in that area. I think it was the latter, as the Tmo map showed I'd get reception and I did.
I now have the S5 with Tmo and am really satisfied with the S5 and the Tmo network and service.
I'm on Jump 1, so I can upgrade my device every 6 months no matter what I owe on the device to be traded in.
Jump 2 is now available, but I am grandfathered into my original Jump 1.
Lol.....love it....and thanks
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Yeah I saw that.....I don't want to use a freaking ISore though lol
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I just switched to T-Mobile from Sprint....and compared to Sprint's horrible service in the Denver area the service improvement is HUGE!
This is what I did (may not be entirely ethical in the grand scheme of things, but is legal)
My 2 year contract with Sprint was due to be done in August of this year. In June, Sprint notified me that I could get a new phone and renew a new 2 year contract early.
I signed up online for the tmobile try before you buy plan. I'm not a fan of the iphone but it was cool to verify the service was better than what I had and worked everywhere I needed before making any commitment to change. 1 week was long enough to know (actually 5 minutes was long enough but I took the entire week).
Kept an eye on techbargains.com for a free or 1 cent tmobile sim card....to avoid paying $10 for one in the store.
Bought a cheap SPRINT smart phone on ebay for around $15.00 (I think...although it may have been $35...)
Went ahead and renewed my contract with Sprint and paid $199 for a brand new HTC M8.
Signed up at tmobile, ported my Sprint number, used the sim card I paid 1 cent for and traded in the cheap smart phone I got on ebay. My next bill from sprint had a $350 early termination fee which I paid and then submitted to tmobile as they will pay up to a $350 early termination fee.
The parts I'm still working on are to receive the $350 etf reimbursement from tmobile (they say up to 12 weeks) and to sell the brand new HTC M8 and my old, still working, Sprint S3 on ebay.
My bill did go up about $30 per month but I have the jump protection and I'm paying ~$27 a month in a payment plan for my new S5.
Long story, but so far one with a happy ending!
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Well yeah, has probably has one from verizon...big red. You can't use that on tmobile (as you know).
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I have an mdk S4 from Verizon but I would go to the so if I changed.....so the s5 on T mobile has unlocked bootloader right.
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Biker1 said:
I switched to T-Mobile over a year ago from Verizon.
I was on Verizon for 6 months but couldn't stand the high prices for data.
I paid the etf of over $300 and never looked back.
I knew I'd make up the $300 in 6 months with the money I'd be saving. Everything after that would be gravy.
This is what I did:
- I had the S3 with Verizon for 6 months
- I went to the T-Mobile store across the street
- I checked out the S4 and signed up. I was issued a new phone number because I didn't want to port over from Verizon yet as I wanted to see how the reception was in the areas I frequent.
- I had a 14 day trial period.
- I still had my S3 active.
- After 2 days, I went back to Tmo and ported my number from Verizon.
I never looked back and have saved a ton of money, and continue to do so.
I have Unlimited LTE data, and never have to worry about data overages or throttling.
I even got reception with my S4 where I could not with my S3.
I don't know if this was because the S4 had a better antenna than the S3, or if it was because Tmo had more towers in that area. I think it was the latter, as the Tmo map showed I'd get reception and I did.
I now have the S5 with Tmo and am really satisfied with the S5 and the Tmo network and service.
I'm on Jump 1, so I can upgrade my device every 6 months no matter what I owe on the device to be traded in.
Jump 2 is now available, but I am grandfathered into my original Jump 1.
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This is awesome news.....what area are you in
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I've had Verizon and sprint, my data speeds of 1.5 Meg finally did me in, couldn't take it anymore, T-Mobile has been great for me, they paid my full Etf (1800.00) and my data speed on lte are averaging 55...well worth it for me..
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I've had Verizon and sprint, my data speeds of 1.5 Meg finally did me in, couldn't take it anymore, T-Mobile has been great for me, they paid my full Etf (1800.00) and my data speed on lte are averaging 55...well worth it for me..
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How many lines did you have??? 6?
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How many lines did you have??? 6?
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Five lines, renewed contract in March so they were all at 350 each still for the Etf... That was sprint, I live in Washington state and calls were great but the data sucked ass, T-Mobile is pretty damn good up here, the fastest test speed I have got is 107 Meg... Best on lte with sprint was like 2.7 Meg... What sucks though is with sprint you have to pay tax on the Etf which T-Mobile doesn't cover, so came out of pocket for taxes on almost 1800.00... But well worth it in the end.
I've moved my personal lines to T-Mobile from Verizon here in Cincinnati. Right now, the jury is still out on the move. The main reason for switching is the international plans T-Mobile offers. I went to a concert at Paul Brown Stadium and couldn't get service.
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