I am in a family plan at the moment..
Wondering if there is a way to turn my Galaxy S4 into a prepaid phone?
I read something somewhere about possibly installing a Prepaid Phone SIM card from AT&T ,
Would that work to change my verizon S4 into a prepaid phone?
if not is there any way to do this?
Thanks.
yes you can totally do that.. the s4 is gsm unlocked so you can use att or tmobile sim cards for pre-paid and get data by setting up your APN
gymfreak81 said:
I am in a family plan at the moment..
Wondering if there is a way to turn my Galaxy S4 into a prepaid phone?
I read something somewhere about possibly installing a Prepaid Phone SIM card from AT&T ,
Would that work to change my verizon S4 into a prepaid phone?
if not is there any way to do this?
Thanks.
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Yes you can change it to prepaid I recently did it myself just bought a straight talk at&t lte sim card and works like a charm no problems wha5 so ever and I only pay $45 a month
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how do i set up the APN? what is that exactly?
When i change the SIM card would that also change my phone number?
Thanks for the info.
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Greetings fellow forum peeps!
I am new to AT&T and the Note and have read so much that it's dizzying, LOL!
I think I am good and know what to do about changing the APN settings, however, I am not sure what to say to AT&T when I call them to set up the plan and activate. I do have an older AT&T cheapy prepaid phone that I bought for $5 late last year. I am under the impression that I should use my new SIM card w/the Note, but first activate the card in my cheap phone? Is this right?
What are the steps to take to activate the prepaid $50/Unlimited plan? Would you mind giving them to me in order of preference?
Also, I've read that some are on the $45/Unlimited Straight Talk plan. Is one better than the other? I was under the impression from talking to the guy at Worst Buy that AT&T may make you purchase a data plan, which I normally would have no problem with but they only offer the $30/500 mb plan.
Thoughts/Suggestions?
I appreciate your time and consideration.
I remember reading that AT&T won't allow smartphones on the prepaid plans. They automatically upgrade you to the lowest monthly plan.
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If you have an at$t branded phone on their prepaid and its a smartphone ...they make you carry some sort of a data plan....
Straight Talk is a better value at around 49 to 51 depending on taxes.
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If you have the AT&T Note (four buttons on the bottom), you can't do this. If you have the International Note (One physical button, two soft buttons), you can absolutely do this! I am using it right now.
Do NOT activate the SIM card with the crappy prepaid phone. Just activate it with the International Note using the International Note's IMEI online and you will be fine.
Just curious what kind of speeds are you getting on the international Note on this unlimited ATT data plan? Thanks in advance.
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If you have the AT&T Note (four buttons on the bottom), you can't do this. If you have the International Note (One physical button, two soft buttons), you can absolutely do this! I am using it right now.
Do NOT activate the SIM card with the crappy prepaid phone. Just activate it with the International Note using the International Note's IMEI online and you will be fine.
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Hi JoshNichols189,
What do you mean by Int'l version? Setting up on AT&T Prepaid? I was told that H20 (an AT&T MVNO) is easy to activate on the AT&T Note.
I also read (on this forum) that it's easy to unlock this device. I was planning on possibly using on Tmobile but I was told by TMO that this device will only work on 2G or Edge, 3G/4G doesn't work on non-TMO phones.
So, it sounds like I am stuck w/AT&T or H20 (BUMMER, unless there are other alternatives???).
So, with that, should I unlock and pray for the best with an Edge connection? I'm looking to spend about $50-$60/month.
I may also try Straight Talk --- if I do, do I have to order the SIM card, or can I simply walk into a Walmart, buy a cheap phone and use that SIM card?
Thanks so much for your advice.
I'll be more than happy to pay small reward/fee (via Paypal) to get some strong/solid advice on setting this up, APN settings and all (PM me).
MrJinx said:
I may also try Straight Talk --- if I do, do I have to order the SIM card, or can I simply walk into a Walmart, buy a cheap phone and use that SIM card?
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Check out my recent post all about setting up straight talk with at&t galaxy note for just 45$ unlimited with 3G data.
PM me if you need more info or specific help as I am glad to share my knowledge
vince2398 said:
Just curious what kind of speeds are you getting on the international Note on this unlimited ATT data plan? Thanks in advance.
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About 1.5-3 mbps down in Dayton, Ohio.
MrJinx said:
Hi JoshNichols189,
What do you mean by Int'l version? Setting up on AT&T Prepaid? I was told that H20 (an AT&T MVNO) is easy to activate on the AT&T Note.
I also read (on this forum) that it's easy to unlock this device. I was planning on possibly using on Tmobile but I was told by TMO that this device will only work on 2G or Edge, 3G/4G doesn't work on non-TMO phones.
So, it sounds like I am stuck w/AT&T or H20 (BUMMER, unless there are other alternatives???).
So, with that, should I unlock and pray for the best with an Edge connection? I'm looking to spend about $50-$60/month.
I may also try Straight Talk --- if I do, do I have to order the SIM card, or can I simply walk into a Walmart, buy a cheap phone and use that SIM card?
Thanks so much for your advice.
I'll be more than happy to pay small reward/fee (via Paypal) to get some strong/solid advice on setting this up, APN settings and all (PM me).
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The International Note is from Europe, which is what I have and am using on the $50 AT&T prepaid unlimited everything plan. I don't think the AT&T Note will work on the prepaid plan, because AT&T can tell what your IMEI number is and force you to upgrade to another smartphone plan. The only reason what I"m doing works is because it is a European IMEI, so AT&T doesn't know it's a smartphone. You won't be able to get T-Mobile 3/4G, but H20 should work just fine if you get an unlock code for the phone and unlock it to work I think Straight Talk is a T-Mobile MVNO, so that won't work either. You should get 3/4G on H20 since it is an AT&T MVNO.
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About 1.5-3 mbps down in Dayton, Ohio.
I think Straight Talk is a T-Mobile MVNO, so that won't work either. You should get 3/4G on H20 since it is an AT&T MVNO.
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Nope, Straighttalk uses ATT network and so att.mvno.
shaolinx said:
Nope, Straighttalk uses ATT network and so att.mvno.
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Straight talk uses both ATT network and T-mobile network, they give you a choice to pick a sim card and which MVNO service suits your needs.
I have used both Sim's Tmobile as well as ATT, and i found that speeds on Tmobile network are superior than ATT network when when using Straight Talk sims.
But then again it will depend upon your location.
Get original iphone 2g and activate with your number on at&t which will give you $20 unlimited plan.
Use it couple of days then purchase at&t smartphone from craigslist and goto at&t store, tell them it's gift and you want to use it with your unlimited plan.
You will have $30 unlimited plan on lte, 4g, 3g whatever.
Enjoy.
If you want original iphone 2g, i can rent you one or you can buy one.
I did this and this still works.
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Hi. I have a Bell mobility Canadian S3. I am traveling to USA. I need data for using Google Navigation and internet there. Does anyone know if i can unlock my phone, buy a prepaid SIM card, and use the phone there? Is this phone compatible with t-mobile or at&t SIM cards?
ps--if it won't work, i also have an unlocked motorolla Atrix (1st gen), but the screen is fidgety and doesn't work well. Will prepaid sims work in the atrix?... then i can just use the atrix as a hotspot for the S3. Thanks in advance.
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I just purchased a verizon galaxy s4 and I am trying to activate it for verizon prepaid service. I just talked to one of the representative on the phone and he told me galaxy s4 cannot be used for their prepaid service. Is that true? Is there any way to activate it for verizon prepaid service? Please help out a newbie... I have been searching around but I am having a hard time. I'd appreciate for help
Probably not. I have never used a prepaid phone but im guessing the reason why it's not likely is it's such a new phone. Usually only old low end phones with a stripped down OS is usually a prepaid phone.
So idk for sure but i would think a flagship phone is not able to be set up as a prepaid phone.
Also, might have something to do with the sim card or maybe the lack there of.
4G phones cannot be used with Verizon Prepaid, at this time.
ok so that's it, you have to have a sim card to use the LTE system so that means only 3g phones are the prepaid. I thought it had something to do with the lack of Sim cards.
I am considering purchasing the Verizon LG G3.
I am currently with Straight Talk with $45/month for unlimited everything (basically 3GB of Data).
What potential prepaid providers work with the Verizon LG G3? Would straight talk activate it? Does Page Plus offer LTE? The Verizon Edge $50/mo for 2GB is tempting.
Thoughts?
Straight talk will not activate Verizon LTE phones. I believe Verizon told them to stop after a few months of doing it. I think you can use Page Plus but personally I like my roaming while prepaid doesn't.
T-Mobile 5gig 100 min $30 SIM and AIO/cricket Smart SIM both work.
I noticed in QPST that this phone has all of the bands enabled... So could you put an AT&T SIM in it and use it as well?
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I noticed in QPST that this phone has all of the bands enabled... So could you put an AT&T SIM in it and use it as well?
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Yes it will work, doing that exactly on my Verizon G3. Just need to input the APN manually. Get full 4g/LTE.
On a related note, I would recommend Cricket (ATT network) as it's cheaper especially if you have multiple lines.
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Yes it will work, doing that exactly on my Verizon G3. Just need to input the APN manually. Get full 4g/LTE.
On a related note, I would recommend Cricket (ATT network) as it's cheaper especially if you have multiple lines.
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Nice, Ill keep that in mind! I have VZW with unlimited talk, text, and data right now, so I dont expect Ill be going anywhere.. lol
Anyone know if this is available yet? Trying to flash a Verizon phone to ATT so I can use Wi-Fi calling and other carrier-specific stuff for ATT, thanks!
Mulox said:
Anyone know if this is available yet? Trying to flash a Verizon phone to ATT so I can use Wi-Fi calling and other carrier-specific stuff for ATT, thanks!
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You need to go to the general forums and look. There are multiple Firmware threads for all major us carriers.
Start here and read... Then read it again and ask questions before you flash (not after, lol): //G965U ATT\\ Stock Odin files firmware G965USQU1ARBI
Ive also asked the mods to move your thread to the proper section.
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Anyone know if this is available yet? Trying to flash a Verizon phone to ATT so I can use Wi-Fi calling and other carrier-specific stuff for ATT, thanks!
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I flashed my unlocked phone to ATT firmware but I could not use Wi-Fi calling and HD calling because I am on a prepay program with ATT. I was told, don't know if it's true, but Wi-Fi calling and HD calling will not work unless the phone is an ATT branded phone.
uzupan said:
I flashed my unlocked phone to ATT firmware but I could not use Wi-Fi calling and HD calling because I am on a prepay program with ATT. I was told, don't know if it's true, but Wi-Fi calling and HD calling will not work unless the phone is an ATT branded phone.
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The ATT "features" are available only on post paid accounts so they are not going to work on a prepaid account.
The features work perfectly fine on a non ATT branded phone as long as the phone is compatible with the features and the SIM card has been provisioned.
Just an FYI, I have the sm-g965u1 flashed with att firmware arf4 and my SIM card is provisioned on a post paid account and all of att's "features" work flawlessly.
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The ATT "features" are available only on post paid accounts so they are not going to work on a prepaid account.
The features work perfectly fine on a non ATT branded phone as long as the phone is compatible with the features and the SIM card has been provisioned.
Just an FYI, I have the sm-g965u1 flashed with att firmware arf4 and my SIM card is provisioned on a post paid account and all of att's "features" work flawlessly.
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Thank you, that is good to know in case I decide to go to a postpaid account. How would the SIM card be provision correctly to get it to work?
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Thank you, that is good to know in case I decide to go to a postpaid account. How would the SIM card be provision correctly to get it to work?
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I'm not entirely sure how the SIM card can be provisioned on ATT's network for the features to work. I am using an old SIM card I originally had ATT put in my HTC M10 when I needed a nano SIM. The SIM card has since been swapped into my Galaxy S8, and now Galaxy S9+. All that I have read from other users experience with success involves having ATT provision the SIM card in an ATT branded phone, then using that same SIM card in your sm-g965u1 with the att sm-g965u firmware flashed to get the features enabled.
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I'm not entirely sure how the SIM card can be provisioned on ATT's network for the features to work. I am using an old SIM card I originally had ATT put in my HTC M10 when I needed a nano SIM. The SIM card has since been swapped into my Galaxy S8, and now Galaxy S9+. All that I have read from other users experience with success involves having ATT provision the SIM card in an ATT branded phone, then using that same SIM card in your sm-g965u1 with the att sm-g965u firmware flashed to get the features enabled.
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Yes, I have read that too. Since I don't have an ATT branded phone then I guess I will just be out of luck until either I get an ATT Android or an iPhone.
aka120 said:
The ATT "features" are available only on post paid accounts so they are not going to work on a prepaid account.
The features work perfectly fine on a non ATT branded phone as long as the phone is compatible with the features and the SIM card has been provisioned.
Just an FYI, I have the sm-g965u1 flashed with att firmware arf4 and my SIM card is provisioned on a post paid account and all of att's "features" work flawlessly.
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Where did you get the AT&T ARF4 firmware? I need to flash that to my unlocked S9+.