Hey guys!
I got an unlocked verizon s4 and using it with an international sim. The problem i have is this annoying message "Non-Verizon SIM" which i have to "force stop" at each reboot. Anyone knows how to disable it?
Thanks!
Ced
sparxxx1111 said:
Hey guys!
I got an unlocked verizon s4 and using it with an international sim. The problem i have is this annoying message "Non-Verizon SIM" which i have to "force stop" at each reboot. Anyone knows how to disable it?
Thanks!
Ced
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question, but why not just get a Verizon SIM card? They are free and then you won't have that problem. Is the international SIM giving you something special? I know if you go on vacation, Verizon can give you a SIM that will work wherever you go so I assume you can still get the same benefits like using it on international networks? Sorry if I totally misunderstood the problem.
Jim
calaski8123 said:
Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question, but why not just get a Verizon SIM card? They are free and then you won't have that problem. Is the international SIM giving you something special? I know if you go on vacation, Verizon can give you a SIM that will work wherever you go so I assume you can still get the same benefits like using it on international networks? Sorry if I totally misunderstood the problem.
Jim
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Thanks for your reply. What i meant is i live all year long in another country where it is cheaper to use the local carrier Anyways i found a way to remove it today :good:
sparxxx1111 said:
Thanks for your reply. What i meant is i live all year long in another country where it is cheaper to use the local carrier Anyways i found a way to remove it today :good:
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That's the reason - Verizon charges $20.48 per megabyte in Europe. Or, 100Mb of data for $2048. Those "Jeremy" T-Mobile ads aren't joking.
How did you remove the warning? I use a non-US SIM when I'm overseas so would like to remove the message.
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That's the reason - Verizon charges $20.48 per megabyte in Europe. Or, 100Mb of data for $2048. Those "Jeremy" T-Mobile ads aren't joking.
How did you remove the warning? I use a non-US SIM when I'm overseas so would like to remove the message.
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HAHA... OK I got you, sorry. Just curious, if you are on another carrier network and someone else's SIM and the phone is unlocked, why would it have anything to do with Verizon and be checking for a Verizon SIM?
Jim
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HAHA... OK I got you, sorry. Just curious, if you are on another carrier network and someone else's SIM and the phone is unlocked, why would it have anything to do with Verizon and be checking for a Verizon SIM?Jim
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Because they're buttheads.
Really. There's no reason to do this except to make it annoying when you avoid throwing $$$$ at them.
k1mu said:
Because they're buttheads.
Really. There's no reason to do this except to make it annoying when you avoid throwing $$$$ at them.
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HAHA OK thanks...
Jim
k1mu said:
That's the reason - Verizon charges $20.48 per megabyte in Europe. Or, 100Mb of data for $2048. Those "Jeremy" T-Mobile ads aren't joking.
How did you remove the warning? I use a non-US SIM when I'm overseas so would like to remove the message.
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I froze/deleted the app causing it with Titanium backup :laugh:
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I would like to sell my Atrix and I know I would get a better price if it was carrier unlocked. The only problem is, I can't seem to do it. I've gotten the unlock code from AT&T, but they tell me I need a foreign sim card to trigger it. I've never dealt with other sims before, so it's probably just me.
I bought an H20 sim starter kit from Amazon which runs on the AT&T network. After I installed the sim (right out of the box), the phone just comes up normally, showing no service, it doesn't ask me to input an unlock code. This is where I'm stuck. So it's possible that:
1. I need to activate the sim card for service before it recognizes it?
2. I've read that I can hold the asterisk key down to bring up the unlock dialogue, but that's not working. Is there a special area I need to do that in?
3. It's rooted, unlocked, and running Atrix-MROM (GB). Maybe that's affecting it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
You were told you need a foreign SIM and so you bought ANOTHER one on AT&T? Where is the sense in that? You were told right, you need a *foreign* SIM.
ravilov said:
You were told you need a foreign SIM and so you bought ANOTHER one on AT&T? Where is the sense in that? You were told right, you need a *foreign* SIM.
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Like I said, I've never dealt with other sims before. I kind of figured foreign meant NOT AT&T, I didn't know it applied to another carrier (H2O) using their networks.
Can you kindly point me in the direction of a cheap sim card I should be using to unlock it?
biohaz86 said:
Like I said, I've never dealt with other sims before. I kind of figured foreign meant NOT AT&T, I didn't know it applied to another carrier (H2O) using their networks.
Can you kindly point me in the direction of a cheap sim card I should be using to unlock it?
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I used a SIM from T-Mobile and it worked like a charm.
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thesummoner101 said:
I used a SIM from T-Mobile and it worked like a charm.
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Thanks, I will try a prepaid T-Mobile sim from Amazon. Does anyone know if I can save myself a few bucks and use an unactivated one?
biohaz86 said:
Thanks, I will try a prepaid T-Mobile sim from Amazon. Does anyone know if I can save myself a few bucks and use an unactivated one?
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The one I used was unactivated. It was from a brand new T-Mobile SIM activation kit. I have, in the past, used SIM cards from other countries that don't even provide service here.
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Does anyone know if I can save myself a few bucks and use an unactivated one?
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It doesn't matter if the SIM is active or not, so long as it is encoded to a different carrier.
Hey guys
This is my first post here. I just got sgs 4, rooted it and it is working fine. I am travelling to europe shortly. Is there any way you guys can tell me if it is just pop the sim in or there is a procedure I can do to use it overseas. Or it is just not possible because of locked bootloader.
Thanks is advance guys
I would like to know too
I'm pretty sure it's that simple cause we have an unlocked gsm SIM
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Just pop it in. Make sure you get a microSIM, not the full sized one.
You might also want to install an APN app, like Tweakker, to avoid having to mess around with trying to find the right data settings in a foreign language:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker
coffeehandle said:
I'm pretty sure it's that simple cause we have an unlocked gsm SIM
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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s44 said:
Just pop it in. Make sure you get a microSIM, not the full sized one.
You might also want to install an APN app, like Tweakker, to avoid having to mess around with trying to find the right data settings in a foreign language:
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You, my friends are sure that it wont requier World Data plan ? What if I do that and it will work and then I come back and my bill will be very large for that time I've been using it.
Also how did u guys receive your phones already, pre-order or in-store ?
How are you going to rack up any Verizon charges? The very first thing you're going to do is take your VZ SIM out (do this on the airplane -- stash it somewhere safe, because you won't put it back in until you return home).
With putting in a new sim you will be using that operators data and service. The phone then has nothing to do with Verizon.
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How are you going to rack up any Verizon charges? The very first thing you're going to do is take your VZ SIM out (do this on the airplane -- stash it somewhere safe, because you won't put it back in until you return home).
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With putting in a new sim you will be using that operators data and service. The phone then has nothing to do with Verizon.
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Ok thanks. I have another question, you are talking about a phone on a contract for 200$ or some unlocked version of Verizon sgs4 from ebay ?
Doesn't matter. They're all equally unlocked because of FCC regs.
s44 said:
Just pop it in. Make sure you get a microSIM, not the full sized one.
You might also want to install an APN app, like Tweakker, to avoid having to mess around with trying to find the right data settings in a foreign language:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker
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Google Play greyed-out my device when trying to download this software, implying that it's not compatible (also, an older international GSM phone I own was NOT greyed out). Should I try to obtain the app anyway (i.e., email myself the .apk file)?
If I DON'T use an app like this, how difficult would it be to change the APN settings once I pop a new SIM in?
I have recently ended a 2 year contract with Verizon and I am wanting to go to a different carrier. What carrier could I go to with this phone with a sim card? Thanks
galaxy4schic said:
I have recently ended a 2 year contract with Verizon and I am wanting to go to a different carrier. What carrier could I go to with this phone with a sim card? Thanks
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at&t would be the only one with close coverage to Verizon anyone else would be a hood rat cell phone that works in the city but everywhere its garbage. (unlimited data on non LTE carriers is a waste because its so slow and unreliable)
matt1733 said:
at&t would be the only one with close coverage to Verizon anyone else would be a hood rat cell phone that works in the city but everywhere its garbage. (unlimited data on non LTE carriers is a waste because its so slow and unreliable)
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What do I need to do to get it unlocked so it can be used on AT&T?
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What do I need to do to get it unlocked so it can be used on AT&T?
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Nothing.
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Nothing.
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So I can just put in a sim card and have the service turned on?
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So I can just put in a sim card and have the service turned on?
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Yes.
Perhaps you could read one of the dozens of other threads where this has already been asked and answered?
There are several threads on using the I545 on T-Mobile and AT&T, which discuss the issues with different LTE bands, etc.
The I545 isn't SIM-locked, so you can use what you want, but if your new carrier doesn't share frequencies with Verizon, then you find it hard to find service.
Its worked for me on Straight talk. The problem i'm having is no mms picture,just text...I double checked my APN settings with no luck. Any suggestions ?
Hey guys I've spent the last few days reading old threads about using the i545 on USA GSM Carriers.
I bought a Bad ESN Verizon Galaxy S4 on eBay. From what Ive been reading these phones come factory unlocked and i figured I would
buy one to use on T-Mobile.
I have tried countless things now and for some reason all I get in the status bar is a circle with a line through it.
I have tried various APN settings found around older threads but still i get no signal.
I rooted and installed the newest hyperdrive and still nothing.
Ive even tried an AT&T sim & an old Orange Sim I have lying around for these testing situations.
They both show a circle with a line through the middle and when I try to make a call it just says "Mobile Network Not Available"
If I remove sim and power on the phone it states there is No Sim Installed.
I am running Hyperdrive RLS15 with 4.3 MK2
I've heard that if a phone is blacklisted it cannot be used in the USA on any carrier is that true? and if so why are some users stating they bought a bad esn phone and works fine on GSM US Carriers? I am really confused decided to make an account and maybe get some more insight.
Thank You guys!
Any XDAers have any suggestions?
Anything would be appreciated, Thank you guys again
I apologize for the self bumpage, I dont now what else to do.
This is my final bump, Should I just resell on ebay?
How can you even use this phone can it be flashed to any service or used anywhere?
tried at&t and t-mobile sims with apn settings to no avail just a circle with a line through it on the status bar.
Thanks
Peace
Bad ESN usually means it was reported stolen. You're basically SOL
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Kole_Ackerson said:
Bad ESN usually means it was reported stolen. You're basically SOL
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks man, I guess I didnt want to face this truth,
Is it SOL internationally as well? Wondering if i can state that if I try to resell it on ebay.
Since im honestly dubious this thing works anywhere, is there a global IMEI database?
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Thanks man, I guess I didnt want to face this truth,
Is it SOL internationally as well? Wondering if i can state that if I try to resell it on ebay.
Since im honestly dubious this thing works anywhere, is there a global IMEI database?
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Sorry but you will have a hard time getting any help with a bad IMEID phone.
That's a stolen or insurance fraud device. Parts only.
Pre-orders started today in the U.S., is the phone sold on a carrier specific basis? I haven't seen anything from T-Mobile or Verizon about this phone.
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Pre-orders started today in the U.S., is the phone sold on a carrier specific basis? I haven't seen anything from T-Mobile or Verizon about this phone.
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No carriers seem to be picking up the phone. Unlocked only.
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No carriers seem to be picking up the phone. Unlocked only.
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So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features? If any (Sorry for my ignorance, I've never bought an unlocked phone)
gmfeld said:
So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features? If any (Sorry for my ignorance, I've never bought an unlocked phone)
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Yes unfortunately there will be no bloatware for you to have to delete.
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Yes unfortunately there will be no bloatware for you to have to delete.
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"So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features?"
I don't think I recall anyone ever asking that question! Most people hate what you are concerned about.
jaseman said:
"So does that mean that we miss out on carrier specific apps and features?"
I don't think I recall anyone ever asking that question! Most people hate what you are concerned about.
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Some people are just nice and never say anything bad. @gmfeld must be one...
The only other problem like past Sony devices. Wifi calling probably will probably not work. That could be a problem if you don't get a good signal at home or where ever
HAYDENB said:
The only other problem like past Sony devices. Wifi calling probably will probably not work. That could be a problem if you don't get a good signal at home or where ever
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Why won't WiFi calling work? Does that mean apps like Duo video chat won't work on a wifi network?
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Why won't WiFi calling work? Does that mean apps like Duo video chat won't work on a wifi network?
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WiFi calling = SMS and calling from your number when you have no signal over WiFi.
nothing to do with apps
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Yes unfortunately there will be no bloatware for you to have to delete.
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I have always preferred unlocked phones. Easier to use overseas. And as said here no bloat wear. BTW I have read this phone does not do 5G for AT&T
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I have always preferred unlocked phones. Easier to use overseas. And as said here no bloat wear. BTW I have read this phone does not do 5G for AT&T
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Yes, that's correct. I think tmobile provides the best option as far as 5g signal for this phone.