I am thinking on getting a S6 Edge. The best deal I am seeing is for a T-Mobile one. Is it possible to carrier unlock it and have it working on Straight Talk with an AT&T Sim? Thanks
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I use my tmobile s6 on cricket and it works well. Are you going to use att straight talk or tmobile straight talk? If you use att straight talk, you'll need to unlock it. Honestly, the best option would be to get the f version from eBay. It's unlocked and you don't have to worry about bloat. If you get the tmobile one, you'll have to worry about unlocking it and unlocking the tmobile s6 is a hassle if you don't have an established tmobile account. And if you get a used one, people can be slick and report the device lost or stolen.
Thanks for the reply ... I am not sure what the f version is.
There are a lot on ebay that say bad ESN/imei, I am guessing those will be more difficult to work on Straight Talk with the AT&T Sim.
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Search sm g925F on ebay and you'll see brand new one international model on ebay. They'll work with both att and tmobile
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Greetings fellow forum peeps!
I am new to AT&T and the Note and have read so much that it's dizzying, LOL!
I think I am good and know what to do about changing the APN settings, however, I am not sure what to say to AT&T when I call them to set up the plan and activate. I do have an older AT&T cheapy prepaid phone that I bought for $5 late last year. I am under the impression that I should use my new SIM card w/the Note, but first activate the card in my cheap phone? Is this right?
What are the steps to take to activate the prepaid $50/Unlimited plan? Would you mind giving them to me in order of preference?
Also, I've read that some are on the $45/Unlimited Straight Talk plan. Is one better than the other? I was under the impression from talking to the guy at Worst Buy that AT&T may make you purchase a data plan, which I normally would have no problem with but they only offer the $30/500 mb plan.
Thoughts/Suggestions?
I appreciate your time and consideration.
I remember reading that AT&T won't allow smartphones on the prepaid plans. They automatically upgrade you to the lowest monthly plan.
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If you have an at$t branded phone on their prepaid and its a smartphone ...they make you carry some sort of a data plan....
Straight Talk is a better value at around 49 to 51 depending on taxes.
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If you have the AT&T Note (four buttons on the bottom), you can't do this. If you have the International Note (One physical button, two soft buttons), you can absolutely do this! I am using it right now.
Do NOT activate the SIM card with the crappy prepaid phone. Just activate it with the International Note using the International Note's IMEI online and you will be fine.
Just curious what kind of speeds are you getting on the international Note on this unlimited ATT data plan? Thanks in advance.
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If you have the AT&T Note (four buttons on the bottom), you can't do this. If you have the International Note (One physical button, two soft buttons), you can absolutely do this! I am using it right now.
Do NOT activate the SIM card with the crappy prepaid phone. Just activate it with the International Note using the International Note's IMEI online and you will be fine.
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Hi JoshNichols189,
What do you mean by Int'l version? Setting up on AT&T Prepaid? I was told that H20 (an AT&T MVNO) is easy to activate on the AT&T Note.
I also read (on this forum) that it's easy to unlock this device. I was planning on possibly using on Tmobile but I was told by TMO that this device will only work on 2G or Edge, 3G/4G doesn't work on non-TMO phones.
So, it sounds like I am stuck w/AT&T or H20 (BUMMER, unless there are other alternatives???).
So, with that, should I unlock and pray for the best with an Edge connection? I'm looking to spend about $50-$60/month.
I may also try Straight Talk --- if I do, do I have to order the SIM card, or can I simply walk into a Walmart, buy a cheap phone and use that SIM card?
Thanks so much for your advice.
I'll be more than happy to pay small reward/fee (via Paypal) to get some strong/solid advice on setting this up, APN settings and all (PM me).
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I may also try Straight Talk --- if I do, do I have to order the SIM card, or can I simply walk into a Walmart, buy a cheap phone and use that SIM card?
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Check out my recent post all about setting up straight talk with at&t galaxy note for just 45$ unlimited with 3G data.
PM me if you need more info or specific help as I am glad to share my knowledge
vince2398 said:
Just curious what kind of speeds are you getting on the international Note on this unlimited ATT data plan? Thanks in advance.
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About 1.5-3 mbps down in Dayton, Ohio.
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Hi JoshNichols189,
What do you mean by Int'l version? Setting up on AT&T Prepaid? I was told that H20 (an AT&T MVNO) is easy to activate on the AT&T Note.
I also read (on this forum) that it's easy to unlock this device. I was planning on possibly using on Tmobile but I was told by TMO that this device will only work on 2G or Edge, 3G/4G doesn't work on non-TMO phones.
So, it sounds like I am stuck w/AT&T or H20 (BUMMER, unless there are other alternatives???).
So, with that, should I unlock and pray for the best with an Edge connection? I'm looking to spend about $50-$60/month.
I may also try Straight Talk --- if I do, do I have to order the SIM card, or can I simply walk into a Walmart, buy a cheap phone and use that SIM card?
Thanks so much for your advice.
I'll be more than happy to pay small reward/fee (via Paypal) to get some strong/solid advice on setting this up, APN settings and all (PM me).
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The International Note is from Europe, which is what I have and am using on the $50 AT&T prepaid unlimited everything plan. I don't think the AT&T Note will work on the prepaid plan, because AT&T can tell what your IMEI number is and force you to upgrade to another smartphone plan. The only reason what I"m doing works is because it is a European IMEI, so AT&T doesn't know it's a smartphone. You won't be able to get T-Mobile 3/4G, but H20 should work just fine if you get an unlock code for the phone and unlock it to work I think Straight Talk is a T-Mobile MVNO, so that won't work either. You should get 3/4G on H20 since it is an AT&T MVNO.
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About 1.5-3 mbps down in Dayton, Ohio.
I think Straight Talk is a T-Mobile MVNO, so that won't work either. You should get 3/4G on H20 since it is an AT&T MVNO.
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Nope, Straighttalk uses ATT network and so att.mvno.
shaolinx said:
Nope, Straighttalk uses ATT network and so att.mvno.
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Straight talk uses both ATT network and T-mobile network, they give you a choice to pick a sim card and which MVNO service suits your needs.
I have used both Sim's Tmobile as well as ATT, and i found that speeds on Tmobile network are superior than ATT network when when using Straight Talk sims.
But then again it will depend upon your location.
Get original iphone 2g and activate with your number on at&t which will give you $20 unlimited plan.
Use it couple of days then purchase at&t smartphone from craigslist and goto at&t store, tell them it's gift and you want to use it with your unlimited plan.
You will have $30 unlimited plan on lte, 4g, 3g whatever.
Enjoy.
If you want original iphone 2g, i can rent you one or you can buy one.
I did this and this still works.
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i have an international unlocked Galaxy S2, i am heading to orlando florida in november for 3 weeks and looking for the best option for cheap calls/data
i have checked with my current provider (vodafone uk) and using my current sim will be to exspensive for data.
what are my options att or t-mobile
do they have an sim only plan that can be used for one month that has a decent data limit
t-mobile has very good prepaid plans
But with T-Mobile you won't get 3G on SGS II. See if you can get AT&T prepaid sim
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With AT&T you have to pay 35 bucks of activation fee and the plan is more expensive than T-Mo, but you will only get edge.
I lived in the US and i got a T-Mobile plan but data connection it's pretty slow.
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But with T-Mobile you won't get 3G on SGS II. See if you can get AT&T prepaid sim
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thanks
will probably go for AT&T(seen that t-mobile connects to edge) , is there apn details that i will need to setup.
checked the AT&T site and can see no way to get the gophone deal without the phone, so might need to just visit a store to see. happy to pay the $60 for data and international calls as long as there is no hidden activation charge
Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some good advice and opinions on what I should do.
I want to purchase a Galaxy Note II on Verizon and use it on their prepaid service, I would buy the phone outright, but I have been told Verizon's prepaid does not support 4G devices. (Is this true?)
If I still purchase a Verizon Galaxy Note II what other prepaid service could I activate it on, even if I unlock the phone?
Or should I just go buy the Galaxy Note II outright from AT&T and go the SIM/GSM route?
I really do want the phone with Verizon because I believe in the near future they will accept 4G devices on their prepaid service.
THANKS EVERYONE!!
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some good advice and opinions on what I should do.
I want to purchase a Galaxy Note II on Verizon and use it on their prepaid service, I would buy the phone outright, but I have been told Verizon's prepaid does not support 4G devices. (Is this true?)
If I still purchase a Verizon Galaxy Note II what other prepaid service could I activate it on, even if I unlock the phone?
Or should I just go buy the Galaxy Note II outright from AT&T and go the SIM/GSM route?
I really do want the phone with Verizon because I believe in the near future they will accept 4G devices on their prepaid service.
THANKS EVERYONE!!
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Try PagePlus since they use 3G and Verizon towers. Finding someone to activate it is another story since it's a 4G phone that is 3G compatible. I recommend just going to Sprint or T-Mobile since they have 4G and your bill will be cheaper than Verizon or AT&T. But again, this is just my opinion.
The vzw version of the note 2 is unlocked and once rooted can be used with just about any carrier. Simple mobile is a good one to try or any tmo based mvno will work. I know with simple I was pulling 15mbs down at times. Just depends if tmos spotty coverage is good enough for your needs.
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Sidiously said:
Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some good advice and opinions on what I should do.
I want to purchase a Galaxy Note II on Verizon and use it on their prepaid service, I would buy the phone outright, but I have been told Verizon's prepaid does not support 4G devices. (Is this true?)
If I still purchase a Verizon Galaxy Note II what other prepaid service could I activate it on, even if I unlock the phone?
Or should I just go buy the Galaxy Note II outright from AT&T and go the SIM/GSM route?
I really do want the phone with Verizon because I believe in the near future they will accept 4G devices on their prepaid service.
THANKS EVERYONE!!
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Unless Verizon changes their prepaid options, you will not get anything other than 3G from them.
I would get either a VZW Note 2 and go to another GSM prepaid carrier as it is a global phone from the start and will work with any GSM carrier.
Or, get a Note 2 from AT&T and use a GSM prepaid option.
I use a Verizon Note 2 on AT&T prepaid right now.
This is my responses to similar questions in other threads about my experience with connectivity and data speeds on a VZW Note 2 on a GSM network.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42880422&postcount=2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42953285&postcount=4
I hope this helps you.
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Unless Verizon changes their prepaid options, you will not get anything other than 3G from them.
I would get either a VZW Note 2 and go to another GSM prepaid carrier as it is a global phone from the start and will work with any GSM carrier.
Or, get a Note 2 from AT&T and use a GSM prepaid option.
I use a Verizon Note 2 on AT&T prepaid right now.
This is my responses to similar questions in other threads about my experience with connectivity and data speeds on a VZW Note 2 on a GSM network.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42880422&postcount=2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42953285&postcount=4
I hope this helps you.
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I went to the links you provided, but is it absolutely possible to run a Verizon Galaxy Note II on an AT&T prepaid service? Do I need to root the phone? Or just change the APN settings? I am very new to all this, and like I have said I really prefer to buy a VZW Note II
THANKS
From my experience using my verizon note 2 on t mobile. I was only able to get hspa (sometimes hspa+). It was pretty slow roughly around 2-3mb down and my phone would get really warm.
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Sidiously said:
I went to the links you provided, but is it absolutely possible to run a Verizon Galaxy Note II on an AT&T prepaid service? Do I need to root the phone? Or just change the APN settings? I am very new to all this, and like I have said I really prefer to buy a VZW Note II
THANKS
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As i said I am currently using a Verizon Note 2 (SCH-i605) on AT&T prepaid now.
I do not get LTE but I do get HSPA+ (3.5G) of around 4mb/s down and 1.5mb/s up consistently.
I do not have any issues with my phone heating up at all.
For me HSPA+ is plenty fast enough. When I was with Verizon my 3G there would top out at 1mb/s down, it was pretty horrible.
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Another post about the actual speeds I have been getting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42880422&postcount=2
Is there any software difference between att and tmo versions. I plane to get one and use it on tmo network. Is that cost effective to get att version for full price, pay for unlock service and use it on tmobile or buy one straight from tmo?
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darekz said:
Is there any software difference between att and tmo versions. I plane to get one and use it on tmo network. Is that cost effective to get att version for full price, pay for unlock service and use it on tmobile or buy one straight from tmo?
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Sorry it took so long, but VERY minor differences. Icons and little things like that. Software updates show up faster on Tmo vs ATT and if you are looking to root...well go for the Tmobile version. Also, technically when you buy a device at full cost, they have to give you the unlock code. But it all depends what provider you are going to use it with.
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Sorry it took so long, but VERY minor differences. Icons and little things like that. Software updates show up faster on Tmo vs ATT and if you are looking to root...well go for the Tmobile version. Also, technically when you buy a device at full cost, they have to give you the unlock code. But it all depends what provider you are going to use it with.
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If both have root why go with T-mobile I see the at&t version can be rooted as well just asking because around me they are in Stock at at&t and not t-mobile
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IMHO, software updates always seem to be faster on Tmobile. and to avoid an unlocking headache, just get the Tmobile one. I ordered online and had it in 2 days.
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IMHO, software updates always seem to be faster on Tmobile. and to avoid an unlocking headache, just get the Tmobile one. I ordered online and had it in 2 days.
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Would I be able to pair the T-mobile gear with T-mobile service to my vzw phone?
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Only if verizon unlock your phone. Usually vzw phones are gms unlocked for international travelers but they dont want to accept US sim cards.
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darekz said:
Only if verizon unlock your phone. Usually vzw phones are gms unlocked for international travelers but they dont want to accept US sim cards.
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AFAIK , the verizon and sprint variants dont even have sim slots. someone correct me if im wrong.... samsung has made it a PITA for the international traveller and this watch, the hardware supports all the bands but for whatever reason they split up all the variants and made each watch support different bands.
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AFAIK , the verizon and sprint variants dont even have sim slots. someone correct me if im wrong.... samsung has made it a PITA for the international traveller and this watch, the hardware supports all the bands but for whatever reason they split up all the variants and made each watch support different bands.
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All i want to do is pair it for like music and what not I could care less if it supports the phone service or bands
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I have a tmobile s7 i use straight talk with an att sim.. my sim works fine and most functions are working but i can not get lte. Can anyone help? Is it possible to use a tmobile s7 and use it on straight talk with att service? Thanks for any help