Hello, I am on T-mobile right now with a Vibrant. My service is spotty in wilderness areas when I need it while my friend with Verizon always had service. I am on a family plan and want to switch to either Sprint or Verizon and get a new Android phone for myself and iphones for my parents.
Which carrier gets better service in wilderness areas, Sprint or Verizon?
Based on that answer, which Android phone do you recommend for the carrier? I want a device as open and custom ROM friendly as possible.
OK I have looked and looked but to no avail. Can someone just give me a straight answer. Will the i717 work with a T-Mobile SIM? t-mobile finally works in my area and decided to go with them, on their $30 a month plan. Which is 100 min( I don't talk much) and unlimited text and data ( data up to 5GB first 2 4G, 3G then on also they give you SIM or $.99 if you order their web site Another reason I went with them, cause I can use any unlocked GSM phone on their network. I never had much of a choice when it came to cell service since I live up in the mountains of East Tennessee. Only Verizon and Sprint Picked up at my house. You'd have to go 4 miles down the road to pick any GSM carrier. So any ways I just got a sweet deal on an i717 on eBay for $238 in great condition with some accessories. I read around that the Radio's and can be changed to accommodate T-Mobile's service? I have rooted devices before and know that's not a problem to put a custom ROM it so as to have the right radio. But Need advice on what to do and where to start. Anyone's help and I will forever be indebted to you. I apologize if This has been answered else where ....I just couldn't find it.
Yes this note will run on t-mobile network. Nice plan!
1. Flash CWM kernel.
2. Flash rooted kernel.
3. Flash Blaze modem.
4. Input APN settings.
Everything you need is here on Bigjoe's Super Everything page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28040353
Just follow the above sequence to get to your goal. Flash the fancy roms after you get your rig working.
And hit the thanks button for Bigjoe and the other threads you will visit.
A buddy of mine is wanting to do the same thing only he wants the N7000 instead of the i717. I know that the N7000 in the international Version but could you do the same with what yo explained to me with the i717?
Send a PM to Bigjoe. He is a contributor to the international version as well, so he will guide your friend.
sacosta115 said:
A buddy of mine is wanting to do the same thing only he wants the N7000 instead of the i717. I know that the N7000 in the international Version but could you do the same with what yo explained to me with the i717?
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The international version doesn't support the bands and features a different chipset altogether. I wouldn't recommend getting it for T-Mobile, you'll probably be stuck on EDGE data forever.
Tmobile wont work on Note-7000
Brought a international note on Ebay, used with Tmobile in San Francisco area.
Getting only edge speeds.
Hi I have a sprint Galaxy S2I would like flashed to page plus. It was partially flashed and the person who did it used my current esn which I have on pageplus with an existing phone and for some reason it will not connect to the towers permanently. I can even see a call come in but it hangs up and my current pageplus phone with that esn (both have the same esn) still works. Pageplus said it needs special programming for a 4g phone to work with their 3g service. I am willing to pay for an expert. I hope I have the right forum it said Sprint Galaxy SII. I am a newb. Please message me if you can do this. Andy
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Hi I have a sprint Galaxy S2I would like flashed to page plus. It was partially flashed and the person who did it used my current esn which I have on pageplus with an existing phone and for some reason it will not connect to the towers permanently. I can even see a call come in but it hangs up and my current pageplus phone with that esn (both have the same esn) still works. Pageplus said it needs special programming for a 4g phone to work with their 3g service. I am willing to pay for an expert. I hope I have the right forum it said Sprint Galaxy SII. I am a newb. Please message me if you can do this. Andy
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Andrew, you're in the wrong forum.
I have a new galaxy s4 4g and after i got into a pissing match with Verizon i cancelled my service. i would like to take this phone over to a prepaid carrier. I know with Verizon they are strict about letting you use "their" phone anywhere else. Question is, ist there a way to completely wipe out Verizon's version of android and put a generic unlocked version so i can use the phone
I am new to switching phones from carrier to carrier. I have a rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 on MJ7. What do I need to buy to get my phone to work on ST? I get lost on these forums because it seems there are multiple ways. I do not understand the APNs, which SIM card to use, etc. Please help and educate me!! I should also mention that I am grandfathered in to unlimited data...should I stay with Verizon then? Thanks!!!