It is a SG3 from Verizon. The owner says it has been used for just 2 months.
Questions:
1. What is the specifications of Verizon SG3? Do they ever change?
2. Does the phone support networks other than Verizon? I am planning taking the phone abroad.
3. How will this work out for the original owner? I don't want to use Verizon, just want to use it as a media box. Will this make the phone locked up and have a bad ESN?
I mean: Does the owner needs to break his contract with Verizon in order to sell me this phone? I don't want to have anything to do with Verizon and I just want to use this phone as a camera and media box.
I don't want any complications or a locked phone after buying it.
I am new to smart phones and US phone plans. Please help.
pizzapro said:
It is a SG3 from Verizon. The owner says it has been used for just 2 months.
Questions:
1. What is the specifications of Verizon SG3? Do they ever change?
2. Does the phone support networks other than Verizon? I am planning taking the phone abroad.
3. How will this work out for the original owner? I don't want to use Verizon, just want to use it as a media box. Will this make the phone locked up and have a bad ESN?
I mean: Does the owner needs to break his contract with Verizon in order to sell me this phone? I don't want to have anything to do with Verizon and I just want to use this phone as a camera and media box.
I don't want any complications or a locked phone after buying it.
I am new to smart phones and US phone plans. Please help.
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Try posting in the correct section....this is the i9300 section.....NOT the Verizon model forum
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I like most of the people want a Droid Razr, I also prefer being on AT&T instead of Verizon and know that a global version of this phone is available. Two big things that always seem to stop me from buying an unlocked phone for use on AT&T is that you don't get OTA updates or a manufactures warranty.
Just wondering if anyone has heard of this coming to AT&T like the original Razr's or if there is anyway to receive OTA updates and some type of warranty while using the phone with AT&T.
Anyone else planning on using this in the States on AT&T?
there is a warranty.
if u have bought it in the UK or any other county, and if u found any defects, u can send back ur device to the shop (i think u will need to contact them before doing it) via mail. they will fix it or just replace and send back to u.
but u will have to pay all tranfer fees (round trip)
you will be able to use the Rogers version from Canada. They use the same bands as AT&T. Will just need to get the phone unlocked.
How would I make te purchase from Rogers? Still no OTA though and definitely no warranty if purchased from Rogers right?
It's taking longer than I had hoped for AT&T
I'm coming from an iPhone background, and noticed at least one thing for concern. If you have an extensive music library, you'll notice that your music needs to be streamed from the cloud if it won't fit on the device.
I purchased the unlocked version from Austrailia, which so far, is compatible with AT&T. The only problem I've had is that text messages appear on the iPhone, rather than on the Droid, regardless of where the SIM card is.
This is old so you may have figured out by now, but did you make sure that iMessage is turned off on the iPhone.
I did a search and didn't find any threads that have answers (Nor any threads regarding my phone).
I very recently had to drop my contract with Verizon because they have just become way to expensive for the amount of money I bring in a month.
So, my question is: Is it possible to use my Galaxy S4 (SCH-I545) Verizon Contract phone with a prepaid service?
Because I really don't want to give up my S4 because I'm still quite in love with it and I know if I end up getting a really nice prepaid/no contract phone that, nothing would live up to it.
If it's possible could anyone explain what I would need to do?
If it's not possible, does anyone have any suggestions (I understand this isn't the correct forum for this particular question) for prepaid phones/services I should consider? As I've never had a prepaid phone before.
Thanks!
save your contact on the phone
change your sim
move back to the card
Definitely
Yes you can, even You can use your galaxy with a GSM network provider.. for example:
I'm not on verizon(CDMA) network and I have SGS4 from verizon,go to general section there is a lot of threats of [How to] move to T-mobile, AT&T,etc; The samsung GS4 SCH-i545 comes unlocked for GSM carries.
My girl took her SGS4 verizon model to cleartalk and she has pretty good service and pays $45 all unlimited no contract and it works on Mexico too,the others services disconnect when crossing the border.
Hope this was useful
Is anyone having any luck buying a Sprint Gear S WITHOUT having to activate the data plan to go along with it?
Long Story Short - Trying to buy my girlfriend the Gear S for Christmas. She is with Sprint.
I know that the Gear S can be used without the data connection- Meaning I could just buy the AT&T watch and be good to go. But I want to buy the Sprint version of the watch on the off chance that she decides that she wants to activate the data plan... I'm not having ANY luck calling Spring and/or visiting Sprint Stores.
Any one had any luck?
TeldenW said:
Is anyone having any luck buying a Sprint Gear S WITHOUT having to activate the data plan to go along with it?
Long Story Short - Trying to buy my girlfriend the Gear S for Christmas. She is with Sprint.
I know that the Gear S can be used without the data connection- Meaning I could just buy the AT&T watch and be good to go. But I want to buy the Sprint version of the watch on the off chance that she decides that she wants to activate the data plan... I'm not having ANY luck calling Spring and/or visiting Sprint Stores.
Any one had any luck?
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While I can't answer your question, I just wanted to let you know that if you run into walls, and Sprint refuses to help you, you could get the ATT version, unlock it, and get her a Tmo card for 15$/month.
ATT watch and Tmo plan seem to be the best combination in terms of value, especially since she would not be tied in into any kind of contract.
xendula said:
While I can't answer your question, I just wanted to let you know that if you run into walls, and Sprint refuses to help you, you could get the ATT version, unlock it, and get her a Tmo card for 15$/month.
ATT watch and Tmo plan seem to be the best combination in terms of value, especially since she would not be tied in into any kind of contract.
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Thank you so much for the suggestions! A couple follow up questions for you if you don't mind.....
1. How do I 'unlock' the ATT watch?
2. Will the unlocked ATT watch with a Tmob SIM communicate correctly with her Sprint phone??
TeldenW said:
Thank you so much for the suggestions! A couple follow up questions for you if you don't mind.....
1. How do I 'unlock' the ATT watch?
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If you have ever been an ATT customer, or know someone who is or was an ATT customer, you/they can request an unlock code for free. Turn around time is around 4 days. I walked into an ATT store and told them I wanted to buy it straight out and not activate it on ATT. No problem at all.
Otherwise, there is a UK Ebay seller who offers unlock codes for $16. I bought one not knowing if ATT would end up unlocking mine, because I only have a grandfathered data plan with them, but they did. That seller was recommended by someone here, and he said he got his unlock code in less than 24 hrs, so they seem to be legit. (Again, can't speak out of experience because ATT ended up unlocking my phone. I am sitting on an unlock code, debating if I should buy a cheap prepaid Samsung phone just so I can unlock it.) There are sites like unlocker.net that charge $39 for the same service.
All I did was put my Tmo sim card in, and the Gear S prompted me for the unlock code. Once entered, the device was open to use with whatever carrier I wanted.
2. Will the unlocked ATT watch with a Tmob SIM communicate correctly with her Sprint phone??
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Yes. Quite a few users reported successfully using their non Tmo phones with a Gear S that has a Tmo SIM in it, be it a Tmo Gear S or an unlocked ATT Gear S (Tmo won't unlock theirs). I happen to have a Tmo voice plan, but I have not read a single report where the watch was not playing nice with a different carrier on it than on the phone.
And, if I may say, that's a really cool present for your girlfriend, especially if she is active. Great choice
I kind of hate Tmo because they refused to unlock my phone, so I HATE saying anything good about them right now. But they do have the best plan AFAIK, no ties whatsoever, and specific music streaming apps don't count against the watch's 500 MB data allotment, like Milk, which i haven't used, but which comes preinstalled. The plan also includes unlimited talk&text, btw.
ETA: Check out this very long thread about buying an ATT Gear S without a contract
I want to learn to root. I bought an unlocked Nexus One to try it on. But thought I'd ask if there's an easier phone to start with? Or is that one good? It's never been used. It's Android version 2.3.6. GSM... I have two phone numbers, Verizon unlimited grandfathered plan with a Samsung s5 & an AT&T Go Phone with a broken HTC One. I don't care which carrier I use & no problem to get another one if that's better. Any ideas? Bill
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I want to learn to root. I bought an unlocked Nexus One to try it on. But thought I'd ask if there's an easier phone to start with? Or is that one good? It's never been used. It's Android version 2.3.6. GSM... I have to phone numbers, Verizon unlimited grandfathered plan with a Samsung s5 & an AT&T Go Phone with a broken HTC One. I don't care which carrier I use & no problem to get another one if that's better. Any ideas? Bill
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UP-DATE; I see there's a thread here titled 'What Phone Should I Get'... Would a moderator please move this to there? Thanks! Bill
I'm currently an AT&T customer but wanna buy a new phone and switch to Straight Talk.
Hey XDA,hows everybody's day going so far?
Ok, so I have a LG E980 on AT&T. Phone is showing age and the headphone jack is having a hard time connecting. Time for an upgrade.
So I wanna keep the same number but switch to Straight Talk. How does this work? Do I buy the unlocked one or the AT&T and bring my AT&T phone to Straight Talk?
I hope somebody can help me with this. Does anybody know how long it takes for a phone number to transfer to a different carrier?
Thanks in advance for helping me.
Dcm210 said:
Hey XDA,hows everybody's day going so far?
Ok, so I have a LG E980 on AT&T. Phone is showing age and the headphone jack is having a hard time connecting. Time for an upgrade.
So I wanna keep the same number but switch to Straight Talk. How does this work? Do I buy the unlocked one or the AT&T and bring my AT&T phone to Straight Talk?
I hope somebody can help me with this. Does anybody know how long it takes for a phone number to transfer to a different carrier?
Thanks in advance for helping me.
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Ask straight talk if you can bring your phone to there service, should be able to I think? Yeah it's pretty easy to port number over. When you get service call straight talk customer care number and they will contact old carrier for you.
Dcm210 said:
Hey XDA,hows everybody's day going so far?
Ok, so I have a LG E980 on AT&T. Phone is showing age and the headphone jack is having a hard time connecting. Time for an upgrade.
So I wanna keep the same number but switch to Straight Talk. How does this work? Do I buy the unlocked one or the AT&T and bring my AT&T phone to Straight Talk?
I hope somebody can help me with this. Does anybody know how long it takes for a phone number to transfer to a different carrier?
Thanks in advance for helping me.
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First of all chose the phone you want. As for AT&T version or US unlocked version (RS988), it will depend on if root and twrp is important to you or not. If you want TWRP and root, get the RS988 version (I recommend getting it from B&H photo) as it can be bootloader unlocked, rooted and install twrp. It also has all the network bands for AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon. If you don't care about root you could do the AT&T version if you want. As far as transfering your service, it's pretty easy. Go to walmart (or where ever) and buy the Bring your own phone package (you can buy an AT&T sim from straight talk for the BYOP program as well and it's cheaper). Once you do that activate your service using the instructions for your new G5 and chose the option to port your number. Straight talk will need your AT&T account number and account password to transfer your service, but it usually is pretty quick that it transfers, unless you run into a problem.
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First of all chose the phone you want. As for AT&T version or US unlocked version (RS988), it will depend on if root and twrp is important to you or not. If you want TWRP and root, get the RS988 version (I recommend getting it from B&H photo) as it can be bootloader unlocked, rooted and install twrp. It also has all the network bands for AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon. If you don't care about root you could do the AT&T version if you want. As far as transfering your service, it's pretty easy. Go to walmart (or where ever) and buy the Bring your own phone package (you can buy an AT&T sim from straight talk for the BYOP program as well and it's cheaper). Once you do that activate your service using the instructions for your new G5 and chose the option to port your number. Straight talk will need your AT&T account number and account password to transfer your service, but it usually is pretty quick that it transfers, unless you run into a problem.
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Thank you,very much for the info.