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just a trick to make max allowed connection from 1 to 8 on gsm/umts network mode
make sure you get 3g network as this doesn't work over 2g connections
just make network mode and select network to automatic
and open mobile hotspot setting>manage devices>device limit
you 'll probably get 8 devices selections
I am getting on my mopho in india on bsnl,airtel tested.
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Yea till the bill comes... Sprint don't play that lol
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deepak251146 said:
just a trick
I am getting on my mopho in india on bsnl,airtel tested.
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umm....its not a trick, its built-in, in the OS.
Here in the US, the carriers (Sprint for the Photon) control everything about their phones and tethering is one of the features that is locked. They (all) want money from customers and hence force customers to buy a tethering plan.
Fortunately for us, rooting solves the problem.
Not to mention that Airtel will be reporting your data usage to Sprint as an international partner with them. That's the only reason you're even allowed on the Airtel network - because you have an active Sprint account.
You will be billed for data usage and airtime, at international rates without an international plan or a prepaid sim, you better believe that.
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ArchangelRenzoku said:
Not to mention that Airtel will be reporting your data usage to Sprint as an international partner with them. That's the only reason you're even allowed on the Airtel network - because you have an active Sprint account.
You will be billed for data usage and airtime, at international rates without an international plan or a prepaid sim, you better believe that.
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I hadnot yet activated my photon over sprint.And in my locality sprint international roaming partner is reliance cdma(confirmed).I had got it worked on any gsm sim card in india.
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moonzbabysh said:
Yea till the bill comes... Sprint don't play that lol
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I am not using over sprint international roaming.I installed native sim card and getting 8 devices mobile hotspot on 3g network on gsm/umts mode selection. sprint has nothing to do with this.
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I appreciate your knowledge.
plz note that motorola photon's new update included 3G UMTS hotspot functionality for a single Wi-Fi enabled device .
release notes: www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Suppor...RN_Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.pdf
so I got it working from one device to 8 devices after switching network mode to automatic.
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deepak251146 said:
I appreciate your knowledge.
plz note that motorola photon's new update included 3G UMTS hotspot functionality for a single Wi-Fi enabled device .
release notes: www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Suppor...RN_Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.pdf
so I got it working from one device to 8 devices after switching network mode to automatic.
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Some good info for me here.
deepak251146 said:
I am not using over sprint international roaming.I installed native sim card and getting 8 devices mobile hotspot on 3g network on gsm/umts mode selection. sprint has nothing to do with this.
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Please explain how you are getting this for free and how this applies to us? If not Sprint (who provides access and billing to these technologies *outside the US* using the "native" sim card), then who is your gsm/umts provider?
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Please explain how you are getting this for free and how this applies to us? If not Sprint (who provides access and billing to these technologies *outside the US* using the "native" sim card), then who is your gsm/umts provider?
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It will not work on Sprint network nor wherever sprint coverage is available as on switching network mode to automatic it will connect to sprint network.
I am using it in india on airtel gsm sim card and "airtelgprs.com" apn for internet connection.Mobile hotspot's data connection is using my airtel's apn which is deducted from my gprs plan.I am using over 3 devices connected from my photon for a month now.
I am able to do this only after updating it to the new ota update available aka 198_6. In the updates release note mobile hotspot over 3g for 1 device has been revealed.you will get device limit as 1 on swiching network mode to gsm/umts. but when u make the network mode to automatic you 'll get device limit as 8 while you are still on 3g gsm network.
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So using Airtel in India is free? Or was your title suggesting a free tip to opening the max connections to 8?
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So using Airtel in India is free? Or was your title suggesting a free tip to opening the max connections to 8?
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yeah you got me bro I was trying to suggest to open max connection to 8.
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deepak251146 said:
yeah you got me bro I was trying to suggest to open max connection to 8.
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Ahhhh, okay. Thats what I've been trying to find out, where that "free" was coming from lol. Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to back-track to this thread if I ever go overseas.
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Ahhhh, okay. Thats what I've been trying to find out, where that "free" was coming from lol. Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to back-track to this thread if I ever go overseas.
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actually here in india there is a trick to browse internet for free on airtel using proxy server's and is giving quite fast speed.
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I just got my new photon 4g.
first i was able to use the mobile internet but after some time i am not.
can any 1 help me?
its unlocked i got from ebay.
Check your Internet APN settings or try Tweakker app from the market
advice please
prab2112 said:
I just got my new photon 4g.
first i was able to use the mobile internet but after some time i am not.
can any 1 help me?
its unlocked i got from ebay.
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i am also planning to get it from ebay.in ....
what are your thoughts about this phone?
is USSD code able to run? (for eg. can you check balance and activate packs by dialing *121#)
i read on forum that this is not supported by photon 4g ?
also check whether wi-fi hotspot works or not?
pls give your opinion and help me...pleeeease.
thanks in advance
@ prot0n84 : well actually i configured the APN settings it worked for few minutes but i keep getting error messages that a network problem occurred retry or cancel.
i am not able to use this continuously. Is der some defect in the cell or what?
@mustali : well the phone is great.
yes there is some problem in running USSD codes. rest it works great!!!
PRL
Don't know if this helps at all, but it is good to occasionally reset your PRL's according to where you live.
I don't know what is PRL n how to update it?
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prab2112 said:
I don't know what is PRL n how to update it?
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Settings, about phone, update, prl.
Not sure but I don't think that would help you're problem.
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Hi Guys,
I am using Motorola Photon 4g (Sprint) in india with Airtel GSM. Im getting network... calls messages all working good.
However data/internet is not working. I have made the manual setting on APN. But still not working. Please help me with this.
Regards
Daniel
Make sure your network data is turned on and data usage settings are correct. As long as your apn's are correct it will work.
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zeflun said:
Make sure your network data is turned on and data usage settings are correct. As long as your apn's are correct it will work.
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Ive called the customer service.. got the APN checked twice...the roaming data is enabled..allow GSM data is checked...but still no luck....
daniel.wong84 said:
Ive called the customer service.. got the APN checked twice...the roaming data is enabled..allow GSM data is checked...but still no luck....
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Even I face the same issue. No GSM connectivity as of now.
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dittualex said:
Even I face the same issue. No GSM connectivity as of now.
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atlast fould a solution.. just install an app called tweakker from google play.
HTML:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50d2Vha2tlciJd
select the country as india, operator as airtel, the settings as "airtel".. woila.. it will work.. tested on my motorola photon 4G .. it worked..
Sprint-Motorola Photon 4G- Data problem
Hello Daniel,
Did you fix this problem?
If so, can you explain me how?
Thanks
Giji
daniel.wong84 said:
Hi Guys,
I am using Motorola Photon 4g (Sprint) in india with Airtel GSM. Im getting network... calls messages all working good.
However data/internet is not working. I have made the manual setting on APN. But still not working. Please help me with this.
Regards
Daniel
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Hello everybody
My cousin from the USA bring me a Verizon Galaxy S4, I putted a local gsm carrier sim card and it worked fine, I have rooted it and installed hyperdrive on it, but the problem is that it's always on the gsm 3g network which consumes a lot of battery and I can't force it to use the 2g network since this option isn't available unlike the international version of the galaxy s4
Is there any way to force it to use 2g gsm network?
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Verizon does not use any form of GSM. You are more likely on a CDMA network.
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xfantome said:
Hello everybody
My cousin from the USA bring me a Verizon Galaxy S4, I putted a local gsm carrier sim card and it worked fine, I have rooted it and installed hyperdrive on it, but the problem is that it's always on the gsm 3g network which consumes a lot of battery and I can't force it to use the 2g network since this option isn't available unlike the international version of the galaxy s4
Is there any way to force it to use 2g gsm network?
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Maybe install Elixir 2? Maybe choosing network priority if there is any. The guy above has no idea what you are asking about.
swieder711 said:
Verizon does not use any form of GSM. You are more likely on a CDMA network.
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Verizon network is cdma but the sch-i545 does support both cdma and gsm and my carrier is gsm
The problem is there is no option to force the phone to use the 2g only like for the i9500
I have installed the liquiezmooth Rop which is Aosp rom and it has this option, then i went back to my nandroid back up and now it use the 2g only !
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xfantome said:
Verizon network is cdma but the sch-i545 does support both cdma and gsm and my carrier is gsm
The problem is there is no option to force the phone to use the 2g only like for the i9500
I have installed the liquiezmooth Rop which is Aosp rom and it has this option, then i went back to my nandroid back up and now it use the 2g only !
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I had no idea that the Vz S4 supported GSM. That's great to know. Thanks.
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swieder711 said:
I had no idea that the Vz S4 supported GSM. That's great to know. Thanks.
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Download the app from the store called phone info. Open it and select gsm only. This way you'll force the phone to work on 2g(gsm).
seemcity said:
Download the app from the store called phone info. Open it and select gsm only. This way you'll force the phone to work on 2g(gsm).
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Where exatcly? Can u do steps, i donwloaded that app but i cant find that option...
Ok guys, I have found the solution; I have installed a free app from the play store called "ServiceMode Shortcut" and it does the job!
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You can also access the service menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and change the network mode there.
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FangorX said:
You can also access the service menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and change the network mode there.
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Dialing codes for service menu in Verizon galaxy s4 aren't working
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When you download phone info app open it and select device info, then scroll down to Set preferred network type and chose gsm only.
Galaxy S4 Global GSM Network ready
xfantome said:
Dialing codes for service menu in Verizon galaxy s4 aren't working
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Hi,
My uncle has got me a new Verizon S4 from USA in India. He did not turn it on in USA neither he has activated the phone. He simply got me the box packed phone.
I inserted an Indian GSM SIM card and switched it on, it did recognize the service provider and then asked me couple of questions to select languages and all.
However it does not select a Network Operator. My Network operator is Airtel. It shows a List of Local Network Operators but when i select any of them, it says "Registering on selected network operator" but then it fails.
Can some one help me over come it and how i can use this phone in India?
Try to add apn for your provider and chose to search for the network automatically. Should work.
AedTes
kpthakershy said:
Hi,
My uncle has got me a new Verizon S4 from USA in India. He did not turn it on in USA neither he has activated the phone. He simply got me the box packed phone.
I inserted an Indian GSM SIM card and switched it on, it did recognize the service provider and then asked me couple of questions to select languages and all.
However it does not select a Network Operator. My Network operator is Airtel. It shows a List of Local Network Operators but when i select any of them, it says "Registering on selected network operator" but then it fails.
Can some one help me over come it and how i can use this phone in India?
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Restart to factory, when ask for language just tap the screen left bottom, right bottom, left bottom, right bottom and vol up.
The phone will activated, left bottom and right bottom mean just above the soft key, vol up is left side button for increase the vol.
Sounds network locked
[Q] Samsung Galaxy S 4 SCH-R970 CDMA TO GSM?
FangorX said:
You can also access the service menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and change the network mode there.
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hi all, seems that is have a similar problem recently I have booth a Samsung Galaxy S 4 SCH-R970 with carrier US CELLULAR and seems to use CDMA frequence only I was not aware that are difrent type of frequences and the seller wont want to have it back so for me is realy important that I can find a solution here. So it possible to use it in gsm countrys as mine? and if so can some one guide me how I can do it please????
ps I realy need your help
xfantome said:
Dialing codes for service menu in Verizon galaxy s4 aren't working
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Thanks for this useful information. I was going to use it for prepaid gsm which is service Dialing numbers are important. After your information I won't buy it
anaragayevafr said:
Thanks for this useful information. I was going to use it for prepaid gsm which is service Dialing numbers are important. After your information I won't buy it
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I mean only the Verizon version of galaxy s4 not the regular one
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xfantome said:
I mean only the Verizon version of galaxy s4 not the regular one
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Yeah I know what you mean. I'll buy i337 or M919. Thanks
anaragayevafr said:
Yeah I know what you mean. I'll buy i337 or M919. Thanks
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Also pls note this problem is only about the hidden system menus, the network operator service menus like hidding phone number, checking call balance. ...
If this answer was helpful pls hit thanks
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hi all,
hey please help me out, as my Verizon Note ii is not working on GSM in India,Asia.
I have rooted, installed apn manager, so the 2G and 3G are working on GSM Vodafone India,
tried two different stock roms, but Alas, NO Voice or Sms!
Tried different GSM network sim cards too.
Any clues? Any one?
shanusmarty said:
hi all,
hey please help me out, as my Verizon Note ii is not working on GSM in India,Asia.
I have rooted, installed apn manager, so the 2G and 3G are working on GSM Vodafone India,
tried two different stock roms, but Alas, NO Voice or Sms!
Tried different GSM network sim cards too.
Any clues? Any one?
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You need to manually add the APNs for the network, just installing the app isn't enough.
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shangrila500 said:
You need to manually add the APNs for the network, just installing the app isn't enough.
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already added, i think i already mentioned, APN is already added n 2G/3G is working, ONLY VOICE N SMS are not working!
shanusmarty said:
already added, i think i already mentioned, APN is already added n 2G/3G is working, ONLY VOICE N SMS are not working!
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Ask the carrier what APN settings you need to get voice and SMS to work.
Thanks everyone, but we do not need APNs for working of voice or sms!
There was other way round! I got success!
Cheers!
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shanusmarty said:
Thanks everyone, but we do not need APNs for working of voice or sms!
There was other way round! I got success!
Cheers!
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Can you tell us how you fixed the voice/sms? It would help other people ...
Depends on country carrier!
Which country you want?
Btw it can't be discussed here!
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I am facing the same issue. Pls help
Pls let me know how you unlocked for airtel sim. I have rooted my device and unlocked my bootloader
but device always shows no signal icon and doesnt camp to Airtel network. pl mail the soln to [email protected]
shanusmarty said:
Depends on country carrier!
Which country you want?
Btw it can't be discussed here!
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shanusmarty said:
Depends on country carrier!
Which country you want?
Btw it can't be discussed here!
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Does Verizon Note 2 works for Airtel in India?
I am planning to get one! Kindly share us the procedure!
Many thanks in advance!