Is it possible to remove the verizon S4 phone (radios-I think that's what it's called) so the phone will only connect using a WiFi connection.
Basically I want to remove the Verizon connection so I can use the phone on WiFi only.
I'm going overseas and want to still use my phone for it's WiFi capabilities. Maybe use Skype or Hangouts for any calls.
Phone is rooted with stock settings.
Remove SIM card maybe? Turn off mobile data and leave Wi-Fi on? Much easier than trying to pull or erase the radios.
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I believe Verizon uses RUIM (i.e. sim card) for the S4 for both CDMA and LTE, so I'd agree with the above that removing the SIM should be the easiest way to de-link from a Verizon account.
I agree- remove the SIM and you won't get any data. However, I'd also disable mobile data. And, removing the SIM will probably pop up a warning that there's no SIM.
To stop network data, open Settings, More networks, Mobile networks. Remove the checkbox from "Mobile data" and you won't use any mobile data.
Airplane mode is a simple way also.
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Hey guys,
Since we now can use USA GSM I flashed that radio and I can get phone signal and dial no problem. But when I try to use data, I cannot get any type of connection.
The issue is that I am using Telestial (ekit) global SIM and I don't know if that's the issue or if there is something with the ROM.
I have turned on GSM data and everything else is allowing data or so I think.
I can connect to T-mo (2g) ATT (2g or 3g) but no data. I am using the telestial APN but nothing works.
In the end, I will be using this in Europe so I can go back to the stock radio if that's the issue, but I wanted to test and see if I could use Google Voice for texting and use minimal data here in the US first..
Thanks for the help!
PS, yes I did search.
Maybe you don't have data roaming.?
Or try tmobles or atts APN.?
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I have enabled data on my sim, so I should be able to connect and use data. I just don't see anything like GPRS or 1X on my notification bar.
I have tried using the APNS of the actual carrier, but no luck. From what I found out, you use the APN for the sim card?
I bought two phones one a N7100 Chinese clone with 4.1.9 and another Phone running 2.3.3. Insert Sim card in both and APN info. Is set by the network but neither will allow any data access.
Check settings with provider (Smart) they say the settings are correct but still no data access (wifi access works fine)
Here is the weird thing if I put the n7100 in hotspot mode other devices can access 3G data(internet) when connected to it. How can that be ? Isn't Hotspot mode using the same apn settings as when accessing the net directly?
Can someone explain what's going on behind the scene with both. Oust trying to figure out why data access one way but not the other on the same device.
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Anyone have issues roaming? I'm in Paris and can't connect to a local network at all. Won't even register. WiFi calling seems to work, but I can't get even an emergency call to connect unless on wifi
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Anyone have issues roaming? I'm in Paris and can't connect to a local network at all. Won't even register. WiFi calling seems to work, but I can't get even an emergency call to connect unless on wifi
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Did you add Roaming to your account before leaving to France? I would also make sure that:
1. Network mode is GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto
2. If you search for Network Operators from your phone, does it find anything?
3. Ensure that Data Roaming is selected
Also, power off your device completely and wait for 5 min before switching on (NOT AIRPLANE MODE). These tips have worked for me in the past, not with this phone but with other GSM phones. Please let me know any resolution, I will be going to the EU very soon and I'm hoping to know the experience from another TMo user.
Hope it helps!
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I have a 4G phone that has 2 sim slots
When purchasing new sims, they have options of data only sims. I'd like to use 1 or 2 data only sims in this phone, and be able to use it as a hotspot.
The problem being that whenever these sims are used in phones, the carrier can detect if its a phone or a hotspot and restrict the data.
How can make sure this phone will allow it to use a data only sim, I heard that aeroplane mode works potentially but other sources say no.
Also the phone has root access if that helps.
Hi. I need some help when using the S918B/DS with a combination of a standard sim (voice/text/data) and an e-sim (data only). The e-sim is intended for use in the US while traveling, bought using an e-sim app. I've setup the phone to use physical sim 1 for calls and sms and the e-sim for data. An APN is provided for the e-sim which must also be used. Roaming is also enabled.
Initially the setup works out with both sim/e-sim appearing in roaming mode and the e-sim also with 4G icon using T-Mobile. However, when I turn mobile data usage off (to save data and battery) then later re-engage data then I am not able to gain access to data. The icons show (both) of the carriers in roaming mode and that's it. The only way to reengage data seems to be: go to manual network selection for the e-sim, disconnect from current carrier (T-Mobile), select a different carrier such as Verizon (where there is no access granted) and then re-connect back with T-Mobile. This must be done with data enabled, otherwise I still don't get any data access. This works but also means that I need to have data/4G on all the time and can not use it only when needed. Is there's anything I'm doing wrong or there are some settings which can be tweaked to bring back data without disconnecting/reconnecting for the esim ?
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Hi. I need some help when using the S918B/DS with a combination of a standard sim (voice/text/data) and an e-sim (data only). The e-sim is intended for use in the US while traveling, bought using an e-sim app. I've setup the phone to use physical sim 1 for calls and sms and the e-sim for data. An APN is provided for the e-sim which must also be used. Roaming is also enabled.
Initially the setup works out with both sim/e-sim appearing in roaming mode and the e-sim also with 4G icon using T-Mobile. However, when I turn mobile data usage off (to save data and battery) then later re-engage data then I am not able to gain access to data. The icons show (both) of the carriers in roaming mode and that's it. The only way to reengage data seems to be: go to manual network selection for the e-sim, disconnect from current carrier (T-Mobile), select a different carrier such as Verizon (where there is no access granted) and then re-connect back with T-Mobile. This must be done with data enabled, otherwise I still don't get any data access. This works but also means that I need to have data/4G on all the time and can not use it only when needed. Is there's anything I'm doing wrong or there are some settings which can be tweaked to bring back data without disconnecting/reconnecting for the esim ?
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If you want to save battery while travelling, instead of disabling data, you might want to set your physical sim to 3G/2G mode only (since it only for a call). And just turn of slot 2 (eSIM) when not used. Or try to disable VoLTE on the eSIM.
Or just airplane it altogether if you doesnt really intend to receive a call anyway. (I normally do it during travelling, i only use my phone to snap picture in certain area, using wifi when in resto, cafe or shopping area, and then turning off airplane only when i need to navigate using map)