So I bought a galaxy s4 verizon from craigslist it was clean when I bought it a week after it turns out that it was reported stolen. Could I still activate it on metropcs or am I screwed? I tried assigning the imei calling metro but they say they can't find it on their system. Thanks.
Jaimesco12 said:
So I bought a galaxy s4 verizon from craigslist it was clean when I bought it a week after it turns out that it was reported stolen. Could I still activate it on metropcs or am I screwed? I tried assigning the imei calling metro but they say they can't find it on their system. Thanks.
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If it connect to Verizon once then you maybe out of luck. The phone software itself is lock.
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Fixed the problem but putting CM10.1 on the device and changing the cdma subscription to SIM
I bought a Verizon S4 from swappa that had been rooted and unlocked and used on the AT&T network. With a factory reset I couldn't get my sim to work in the phone and so I used Odin to completely restock my device to stock everything. I took it to Verizon and after a couple of hours of trying to figure this thing out they confirmed that it was not attempting to connect to Verizon but AT&T.
Anyone have any idea how I can make it try Verizon instead? I was thinking I'd be rooting it again but I'm pretty lost.
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
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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?
hempcures said:
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.
I called tracfone to activate a Verizon galaxy s4 I got from a friend who switched att and iphone 5. When tech support tried to activate it they said the phone was locked and I needed to have Verizon unlock the phone.
I cannot get a hold of my friend as he's on a business trip for a week. Is there a way to unlock this myself? or can I only have Verizon do this. And if I can do this myself, will I have quirky setup and need workarounds for use?
My galaxy has a verizon sim card and a 32gb data card. My phone model number is i545 if iirc.
Thanks for any advice.
-=Mark=
rmjohnson144 said:
I called tracfone to activate a Verizon galaxy s4 I got from a friend who switched att and iphone 5. When tech support tried to activate it they said the phone was locked and I needed to have Verizon unlock the phone.
I cannot get a hold of my friend as he's on a business trip for a week. Is there a way to unlock this myself? or can I only have Verizon do this. And if I can do this myself, will I have quirky setup and need workarounds for use?
My galaxy has a verizon sim card and a 32gb data card. My phone model number is i545 if iirc.
Thanks for any advice.
-=Mark=
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To help you get started with replies quicker I'll say that it is mostly dependant on which firmware you have and also if you have root.
those two factors will allow you to know if you can use any of the unlocking apps by chainVire if they are still around. someone will point it out to you I hope. On the go, can't show you myself. Best of everything in your efforts but read around. I'm sure someone has done it before. Welcome to XDA. I seen that was your 1st Post. Awesome!
That app is for unlocking the sim card. My track phone doesn't need a sim card.
Can I maybe just remove the sim card and have it work? Or do I need the sim card for the s4 to work at all?
Idk why they told you it is locked, all Verizon phones legally have to be carrier unlocked because of their deal with the FCC.
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Okay, I also remember they asking for an MEID off my S4 and this one only has an IMEI number.
Will this make it not compatible? I don't want to pay to unlock this thing if it won't work with Tracfone afterwards.
I currently have a VERIZON Galaxy note 3 that has a bad motherboard - I am being given a SPRINT Galaxy note 3 that has a busted screen / Digitizer.. but has a good motherboard.
I want to put the Sprint motherboard in my Verizon note 3 and use it on Verizon 4G LTE. I've been told the bootloader is unlocked, but that the sim is locked by Sprint and can't be used on Verizon or any other carrier, let alone 4G LTE.
Can anyone confirm or deny this? I want to use Alliance ROM (Verizon) and keep / use my 4G LTE. I don't care about any of the Verizon or sprint apps. I usually delete those.
ZackFearheart said:
I currently have a VERIZON Galaxy note 3 that has a bad motherboard - I am being given a SPRINT Galaxy note 3 that has a busted screen / Digitizer.. but has a good motherboard.
I want to put the Sprint motherboard in my Verizon note 3 and use it on Verizon 4G LTE. I've been told the bootloader is unlocked, but that the sim is locked by Sprint and can't be used on Verizon or any other carrier, let alone 4G LTE.
Can anyone confirm or deny this? I want to use Alliance ROM (Verizon) and keep / use my 4G LTE. I don't care about any of the Verizon or sprint apps. I usually delete those.
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Go ahead and give it a shot. Both phones are jacked from what you say so it won't hurt anything and will give you some knowledge on swapping internals out on the phones themselves.
Good luck and keep me updated on how it goes. Thanks.
Nickitt said:
Go ahead and give it a shot. Both phones are jacked from what you say so it won't hurt anything and will give you some knowledge on swapping internals out on the phones themselves.
Good luck and keep me updated on how it goes. Thanks.
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So will Verizon SIM work in it, or will it not without changing ROMs or whatever
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So will Verizon SIM work in it, or will it not without changing ROMs or whatever
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Well I changed the board out, and into my Verizon phone... It did work, but my SIM dint it says invalid SIM. I've tried changing the settings to cdma or gsm or LTE with no luck
Yep sprint mother board. There's a thread about flashing a Verizon rom on to a sprint note 3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2942452
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Yep sprint mother board. There's a thread about flashing a Verizon rom on to a sprint note 3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2942452
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It's my understanding that even flashing a Verizon ROM on it won't let it work on Verizon.
I just picked up a brand new Verizon S9+ at Walmart and it's working fine on At&t Prepaid. Model # is SM-G965U and it's still running Android 8.0. Been hearing rumors that it may soon not work on At&t if VoltE isn't working. Do I have any easy options to get it working or do I need to flash new firmware???? Problem is I've never done anything like this before so I'm not very comfortable with it.
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I just picked up a brand new Verizon S9+ at Walmart and it's working fine on At&t Prepaid. Model # is SM-G965U and it's still running Android 8.0. Been hearing rumors that it may soon not work on At&t if VoltE isn't working. Do I have any easy options to get it working or do I need to flash new firmware???? Problem is I've never done anything like this before so I'm not very comfortable with it.
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Might have to call att and get the IMEI number in their system
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Might have to call att and get the IMEI number in their system
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I've heard of this working with Sprint so I'll give it a shot on Monday. I've checked the menus pretty good and don't see any option to enable VoltE in the main setting menu or the calling app.
Interesting. Started updating my Verizon S9+ and left my At&t Prepaid sim in it. After a few updates I got a message that a new sim card was detected and it proceeded to change this phone from Verizon to At&t. All the Verizon apps/bloat were deleted and all the At&t apps/bloat were added. Even the startup splash screen updated to At&t on reboot. Just tried a call and it showed 4G which I believe shows that VoltE is now working!!! Still gotta make it from Android 8 to 10.
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Interesting. Started updating my Verizon S9+ and left my At&t Prepaid sim in it. After a few updates I got a message that a new sim card was detected and it proceeded to change this phone from Verizon to At&t. All the Verizon apps/bloat were deleted and all the At&t apps/bloat was added. Even the startup splash screen updated to At&t on reboot. Just tried a call and it showed 4G which I believe shows that VoltE is now working!!! Still gotta make it from Android 8 to 10.
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These phones are multi csc based on the sim. Att may still see it as a byop and all features may not work but I guess they claim volte on byop capable will work. A verizon samsung s series is not just a Verizon model. It's a us model and as long imagine its unlocked the sim tells the device who it is for and personalizes for the network automatically