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I couldn't find an area for US Cellular phones, but I'm in dire need of assistance. I currently have a US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that I need to use for T-Mobile. Can someone shed some light on how to unlock this device? Thank you in advance friends.:good:
BTW it's a Samsung Galaxy Note SCH-R950
Galaxy NOte II
sole_taker said:
I couldn't find an area for US Cellular phones, but I'm in dire need of assistance. I currently have a US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that I need to use for T-Mobile. Can someone shed some light on how to unlock this device? Thank you in advance friends.:good:
BTW it's a Samsung Galaxy Note SCH-R950
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DId you get it unlocked?
Anyone else able to unlock a Galaxy Note 2 on US CELLULAR? I am looking to purchase one but if I cannot unlock it I will go with AT&T version.
Please respond ASAP with a solution.
Thanks!
There's a thread in here that unlocks the gs3 and note2 for free I'll try to find it ...
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dilloncsr said:
Anyone else able to unlock a Galaxy Note 2 on US CELLULAR? I am looking to purchase one but if I cannot unlock it I will go with AT&T version.
Please respond ASAP with a solution.
Thanks!
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To Unlock Galaxy S3/Galaxy Note 2/Galaxy Note 2 LTE
Open Phone app and dial - *#197328640#
From Main menu, navigate to [1] UMTS >> [1] Debug Screen >> [8] Phone Control >> [6] Network Lock >> Options
From Options, select [3] Perso SHA256 OFF and wait for about 30 seconds after choosing the option
Now go back one step by pressing Menu button and then select Back (this should be in [6] Network Lock)
Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE and wait for a minute
Reboot device
To verify, insert a SIM card from different carrier/provider. If the new SIM card works then the phone has been unlocked.
Try this out, if it works do let me know...:good:
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sylvester114 said:
To Unlock Galaxy S3/Galaxy Note 2/Galaxy Note 2 LTE
Open Phone app and dial - *#197328640#
From Main menu, navigate to [1] UMTS >> [1] Debug Screen >> [8] Phone Control >> [6] Network Lock >> Options
From Options, select [3] Perso SHA256 OFF and wait for about 30 seconds after choosing the option
Now go back one step by pressing Menu button and then select Back (this should be in [6] Network Lock)
Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE and wait for a minute
Reboot device
To verify, insert a SIM card from different carrier/provider. If the new SIM card works then the phone has been unlocked.
Try this out, if it works do let me know...:good:
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Sorry, forgot to mention. You require 4.1 Jelly Bean for this unlock to work, update if running a lower version of android.
I don't think this works for US Cellular version.
sole_taker said:
I don't think this works for US Cellular version.
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Try it out. There's no where specified about that.
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sylvester114 said:
Try it out. There's no where specified about that.
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I guess the LTE version is only avialable in d US n dis thing works on that.
I tried those steps you mentioned and the number to dial won't even work. Am I doing it all wrong? I tried it under a us cellular version.
All US Cellular phones are CDMA and will NEVER be able to be unlocked, as that is a GSM "feature."
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I might (ignorantly) disagree
gagdude said:
All US Cellular phones are CDMA and will NEVER be able to be unlocked, as that is a GSM "feature."
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I have a thought on how to circumvent the USCC version of the phone, but i'm not sure how to make it happen:
first a note: USCC removed the ability to manually program the phone (using dialer codes) as a "safeguard"
note: i think where i am stuck is that i can't find the build.sh file
1) root phone
2) access build.prop file
3) edit CDMA line with GSM line from another provider
4) save
5) reboot
# su
cd system
# vi build.prop
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then i want to replace
USE CDMALTE PHONE
telephony.lte0nCdmaDevice=1
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or copy the build.sh file from a friend's T-mobile build file
thanks
metzoforte said:
I have a thought on how to circumvent the USCC version of the phone, but i'm not sure how to make it happen:
first a note: USCC removed the ability to manually program the phone (using dialer codes) as a "safeguard"
note: i think where i am stuck is that i can't find the build.sh file
1) root phone
2) access build.prop file
3) edit CDMA line with GSM line from another provider
4) save
5) reboot
then i want to replace
or copy the build.sh file from a friend's T-mobile build file
thanks
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Even so, there wouldn't be a SIM card slot, and without that you cannot access T-Mobile network with the phone
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gagdude said:
Even so, there wouldn't be a SIM card slot, and without that you cannot access T-Mobile network with the phone
Sent from my Nexus 4
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You are very wrong. I don't know why you post like you are thw authority when you clearly dont know. I have one in my hands and it has a sim.
I also want to unlock it by the way
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metzoforte said:
I have a thought on how to circumvent the USCC version of the phone, but i'm not sure how to make it happen:
first a note: USCC removed the ability to manually program the phone (using dialer codes) as a "safeguard"
note: i think where i am stuck is that i can't find the build.sh file
1) root phone
2) access build.prop file
3) edit CDMA line with GSM line from another provider
4) save
5) reboot
then i want to replace
or copy the build.sh file from a friend's T-mobile build file
thanks
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I agree with you. I think it could be unlocked and used elsewhere. Unlike the sprint version, this one has a sim slot
I
SDRebel said:
You are very wrong. I don't know why you post like you are thw authority when you clearly dont know. I have one in my hands and it has a sim.
I also want to unlock it by the way
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I agree with you. I think it could be unlocked and used elsewhere. Unlike the sprint version, this one has a sim slot
I
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Did you really have to be like that?
"You are so wrong. You act like you know everything when you clearly dont know ****"
People make mistakes. My bad, I concede I am incorrect. But you could at least said
"Actually it does" instead of being a d!ck about it
Not sure what you mean by I act like I have authority
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sylvester114 said:
To Unlock Galaxy S3/Galaxy Note 2/Galaxy Note 2 LTE
Open Phone app and dial - *#197328640#
From Main menu, navigate to [1] UMTS >> [1] Debug Screen >> [8] Phone Control >> [6] Network Lock >> Options
From Options, select [3] Perso SHA256 OFF and wait for about 30 seconds after choosing the option
Now go back one step by pressing Menu button and then select Back (this should be in [6] Network Lock)
Choose NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZE and wait for a minute
Reboot device
To verify, insert a SIM card from different carrier/provider. If the new SIM card works then the phone has been unlocked.
Try this out, if it works do let me know...:good:
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Sorry, forgot to mention. You require 4.1 Jelly Bean for this unlock to work, update if running a lower version of android.
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I have a US Cellular one flashed to metro pcs with 4.1.1 and was able to access the menu, but on the network unlock part, I dont see any "options" so I am stuck there
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gagdude said:
Did you really have to be like that?
"You are so wrong. You act like you know everything when you clearly dont know ****"
People make mistakes. My bad, I concede I am incorrect. But you could at least said
"Actually it does" instead of being a d!ck about it
Not sure what you mean by I act like I have authority
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Sorry, but what upset me is that you are assuming you know without even bothering to check tl see if you were right. I'm hypersensitive to that now, my bad
SDRebel said:
I have a US Cellular one flashed to metro pcs with 4.1.1 and was able to access the menu, but on the network unlock part, I dont see any "options" so I am stuck there
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Sorry, but what upset me is that you are assuming you know without even bothering to check tl see if you were right. I'm hypersensitive to that now, my bad
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Sorry for calling you a d!ck then. Thanks for not retaliating like a lot of xda members. Naturally I assume these things because they are pretty much given. CDMA phones do not have SIM cards normally, and the Verizon ones are only for LTE (select few have worldwide gsm). The USC GS3 having a SIM is news to me, as I have a friend with a USC GS2 and that does not have a SIM
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Sorry for calling you a d!ck then. Thanks for not retaliating like a lot of xda members. Naturally I assume these things because they are pretty much given. CDMA phones do not have SIM cards normally, and the Verizon ones are only for LTE (select few have worldwide gsm). The USC GS3 having a SIM is news to me, as I have a friend with a USC GS2 and that does not have a SIM
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Not to derail the personal conversation, but was anyone able to find the path of the buildinfo.sh file?
when i do
# su
# find -name bininfo.sh i get a no file or directory found message
A friend of mind also recommended
# init.d$ ls
again, no directory...
sigh
metzoforte said:
Not to derail the personal conversation, but was anyone able to find the path of the buildinfo.sh file?
when i do
# su
# find -name bininfo.sh i get a no file or directory found message
A friend of mind also recommended
# init.d$ ls
again, no directory...
sigh
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You already have root, right? I dont yet, but if I find an easy way to get it I can trt the same things on mine that apparently slightly different
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gagdude said:
Sorry for calling you a d!ck then. Thanks for not retaliating like a lot of xda members. Naturally I assume these things because they are pretty much given. CDMA phones do not have SIM cards normally, and the Verizon ones are only for LTE (select few have worldwide gsm). The USC GS3 having a SIM is news to me, as I have a friend with a USC GS2 and that does not have a SIM
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No prob. The god of LTE brought along the goodness of gsm radios to many phones. One of the first ones being the rezoundz that I just used in vodafone last month after a few flashing iterations
Sprint a holes on the other side are embedding the sims on all but the iphone 5
SDRebel said:
You already have root, right? I dont yet, but if I find an easy way to get it I can trt the same things on mine that apparently slightly different
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No prob. The god of LTE brought along the goodness of gsm radios to many phones. One of the first ones being the rezoundz that I just used in vodafone last month after a few flashing iterations
Sprint a holes on the other side are embedding the sims on all but the iphone 5
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Update:
AFTER FLASHING JEDI X'S ROM, i now have access to the service menu!
New Poblem....
there are no options in the menu under NETWORK LOCK
Where else could i enable my SIM...
I am now getting an error of no SIM
metzoforte said:
Update:
AFTER FLASHING JEDI X'S ROM, i now have access to the service menu!
New Poblem....
there are no options in the menu under NETWORK LOCK
Where else could i enable my SIM...
I am now getting an error of no SIM
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I ran in to the same problem with the options part missing. Not sure what else we could do. There might be an option to add them manually, but don't have enough info/knowledge to try that. I also get that missing sim error, but I don't have a sim, so in my case it is true
Which other carriers can the US Cellular version work on?
I have dug around quite a bit, and have been unable to find an answer. I have a USCC GS4 sch-r970 running android 4.2.2 baseband r970vxuamdl. I want to be able to use it on Verizon. When I put in the vzw microsim it says "invalid sim".
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Short of a carrier unlock not sure... If you own the phone some providers will unlock it. I can use Friends US Cellular S3 with my sim but it will only allow me 3G no 4G
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You could also try something like this... *Note* not for your device but may work.
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-sim-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505-for-free/
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I tried that unlock method, and unfortunately it didn't work. If I flash the Verizon firmware to the phone, would that do it? When I installed CM10 I started picking up CDMA networks other than USCC.
My thought, is that since the device uses an lte sim, I could just activate the sim on VZW, then stick it in the GS4. I know in the past it couldnt be done with CDMA, since carriers run a database with their own IMEI inventory,
We are testing a pretty neat build made specifically for these networks....any one interested or on those two networks interested in testing some more?
I've been running the lollipop build for a few weeks now and I have to say that it's ROCK solid! Beats is included, LTE data, solid battery life, all around awesome ROM!
Plus ATT dialer,updated camera,Full VVM working...
I have been trying to use my Verizon HTC One Max with Cricket for sometime, but the cell signal never goes over one bar. If you think this might help I'd be glad to try it out. I can't stand using this crappy windows phone I had to get through cricket x.x
In your [email protected] device,not much is going to help unfortunately.
eightbitninja said:
I have been trying to use my Verizon HTC One Max with Cricket for sometime, but the cell signal never goes over one bar. If you think this might help I'd be glad to try it out. I can't stand using this crappy windows phone I had to get through cricket x.x
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What device was this thread in mind for
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@wonders_never_cease
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
In your [email protected] device,not much is going to help unfortunately.
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Yoo was this for sprint .just asking
Cdma devices are different...I dont believe the ATT variant rom I did would work to well for you
I use my Verizon one max on at&t network with no problems They are cdma but the sim part can be used as gsm never had a problem out of it. A good freind of mine which is a developer tweeked my stock rom for better battery life and speed and deodexed. I must say it turned out pretty good. I alwasys thought about trying a different rom but can't get myself to do it.. lol I just wanted to put this out there that the verizon devices do work well with gsm at least on at&t....
Kennylg123 do u get LTE on att with Verizon variant
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jraz305 said:
Kennylg123 do u get LTE on att with Verizon variant
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I don't get LTE because the bands for lte are on the cdma bands but i do have 4g on gsm which is close enough. I used to have the sprint model which takes a little work to get sim unlock but the verizon model is better and fcc told verizon they couldn't sim lock their devices any truth behind this i don't know..
Yes I can confirm that The Verizon Htc one max variant T6VZW can get LTE and 4G on cricket network It mainly depends where you live, for example Here in Houston TX I get LTE most of the times, my device is rooted and S-off I have TWRP recovery installed I am running Cyanogen mod 12.1 lollypop and of course Xposed installed, yes I still toy around with nightlies (since there is not official CM13 yet and the unofficial version was not very satisfactory to be my daily driver, in addition to the Cyanogen ROM, I have LTE OnOff app installed that allows me to switch bands at will and I have never issues with connectivity you can find that app on aptoide or some other places I believe it was pulled and based out of the thunderbolt device (I know so long ago right) but It still works perfect. Any thing else you might want to know or share just please let us know, I know there is people that still interested in finding any kind of support for the Htc One max, for example it will be awesome to have MultiROM ported for all HTC one Max Variants right? cheers fellows!
Hey All.
So, I purchased the LG V10 (H901) from eBay. It doesn't work on Freedom. The specs say that it has the 1700/2100 AWS bands.
The phone is NOT blacklisted, as I made calls from it while roaming.
The phone is NOT locked, as I used sim cards from 2 different carriers (Telus / Rogers), and it connected fine.
When I tried to use a Freedom Mobile sim card, it didn't connect, other than roaming.
Before I purchased the phone, I called Freedom tech support, and asked them if this phone will work. The tech said that it should, and to confirm via the website, which I did.
I thought I had a bad sim card, so I changed it, and tried several sim cards, and still, no luck.
I don't know what's going on, but if anyone has any ideas about why I can't use this phone on Freedom Mobile's network, then I would really appreciate all the help I could get.
Thanks in advance!
I have the same problem. Right now it's just a paperweight.
This so called h901 was in fact a refurbished f600s (South Korea). So everything shows 901 (box, sticker under battery), 5.1.1 t-online firmware installed, but the board is from a f600s. You can install the proper firmware for the f600s, but it will come with some bloatware from a Korean carrier.
I have the V10 t mobile version. It works on Freedom Mobile. I also get LTE. Have you texted to 41111 and texted the word Setup. This will send the proper apn files to install.
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Also have you updated to nougat? That is what I have unrooted of course.
I have a Galaxy S9+ that currently has AT&T firmware G965USQU3ARG7. I registered the phone with Boost, but the hands-free activation will not start, nor do the usual methods work like ##72786#, *#*#72786#*#*, or update PRL (that option is not available on the software). So I was wondering if I could use Odin to flash the latest Sprint firmware to the phone? It looks like the latest Sprint firmware on Sammobile is G965USQU3BRK1, and appears to be a couple months newer than the ARG7 that is on the phone currently. Is this something that I could do, and that would allow me to then activate the phone?
Jordan
Jordan Keck said:
I have a Galaxy S9+ that currently has AT&T firmware G965USQU3ARG7. I registered the phone with Boost, but the hands-free activation will not start, nor do the usual methods work like ##72786#, *#*#72786#*#*, or update PRL (that option is not available on the software). So I was wondering if I could use Odin to flash the latest Sprint firmware to the phone? It looks like the latest Sprint firmware on Sammobile is G965USQU3BRK1, and appears to be a couple months newer than the ARG7 that is on the phone currently. Is this something that I could do, and that would allow me to then activate the phone?
Jordan
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The latest Sprint firmware should be CSAB, which is pie?
Can you elaborate on hands free activation?
Activation for what?
You should have no problem using Odin to flash whatever firmware you want, but because you're on an MVNO, it'll take some tinkering to get everything working. First, I would check to see whether Boost sells the u version or the u1 and flash according to the phone they sell under their own service.
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Thanks for clarifying the latest version! Its weird b/c Sammobile did not list CSAB for Sprint, but I did see it listed for Verizon. Either way, that should work for my application.
So the "Hands Free Activation" is what Sprint/Boost/Virgin use to program the phone to work with the network. Simply inserting a SIM card like you can do with the GSM carriers is not enough to get the phone working with their network. You have to tell the carrier the IMEI and SIM of the phone, then the phone will go through the "Hands Free Activation" process, then it is ready to use.
Both Sprint and Boost phones use the same firmware, and the specifics to each carrier are handled during the "Hands Free Activation". So I will try out the CSAB firmware later today and report back on if that works!
The issue you're running into I don't think is necessarily firmware related. The phone is probably carrier locked to Sprint. Has sprint provided you an unlock code to switch carriers?
As far as switching firmware, because you're with an MVNO, personally I would not flash a "U" (carrier specific) firmware unless Boost has carrier specific features you would benefit from using (Which I doubt).
Reason I say that, Sprint uses a different technology/system to provide simultaneous voice and data and using a Sprint (or other U firmware) might cause compatibility issues, in that regard, because you're on an MVNO that can't/may not utilize Sprint's unique system.
That being said, Sprint has (finally) gotten on board with VoLTE which is universal, and has started to implement this into their network.
Most MVNO's have limitations on BYOP (bring your own phone) plans because of the firmware carrier restrictions placed on the phone. For instance, when I switched from Verizon to Straight Talk, I immediately wasn't able to use simultaneous voice/data because I was running Verizon configured firmware through a different carrier.
This was corrected by flashing a universal (Factory Unlocked) G965U1 firmware. This enables the universal VoLTE option the phone has instead of trying to bridge voice/data with Verizon's preset configurations.
Most MVNOs that sell devices with their service, almost unanimously, sell factory unlocked phones that aren't branded to any specific carrier.
Your best option, in my opinion, is to emulate the devices THEY sell (including Boost) by flashing G965U1 firmware (latest package is CSA8). Either download from XDA or Sammobile "XAA Unknown" region for carrier.
That firmware package, when loading it into ODIN you'll have two CSC files. Don't use the CSC_HOME file, use the other one. This will perform a full wipe (backup your data) and change your carrier to "Unknown" and effectively make your phone universal (which boost prefers).
Since Boost has already activated your IMEI on their network, your phone "should" automatically configure itself to their network at the initial setup after the flash.
If you continue to run into any hiccups, let me know and I'll try to help you work through them. Let me know either way how it works out for you. [emoji16]
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By the way, flashing U firmware will remove all traces of Sprint from the phone (All the bloatware) and enable free caller ID. Which is a plus of using Unlocked firmware. You can download the boost app through Google play to manage your account after you set up the phone again.
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U1 firmware, not U*
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I just noticed you said the phone was AT&T branded. As far as I know, AT&T Sim locks their phones and you'll need the unlock code from AT&T to use the phone on another carrier regardless of whether you use ODIN or not. I'm assuming you have this code if you're trying to use the phone dialer to change carriers, correct?
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You are correct that I did get the SIM unlock code for the phone! I also really like the idea of flashing the U1 version of the firmware to the phone! I will get that download started and try that later today, and keep you posted!
Thanks!
Jordan
You also didn't mention anything about APN (Access point name). This points your device to the appropriate bands and connects to the provided network. You could also try googling Boost's APN settings and changing yours accordingly and seeing if youre then able to connect to their network. Sometimes this must be done manually when not performing a factory reset after switching carriers/sim cards.
Try changing the APN settings and see if you're able to connect. If you can, great!
If you can connect to both voice/data simultaneously, even better.
Then it's just a matter of either leaving the current firmware or switching to unlocked to remove the bloatware and gain free caller ID. [emoji16]
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https://bestmvno.com/apn-settings/boost-mobile-apn-settings/
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Its funny that you mention the APN because that was actually the first thing that I tried I found a few different configurations that did not seem to work unfortunately! I am certainly not ruling that out as part of my solution to getting this phone activated though.
The simultaneous voice/data thing is where you sold me! If I can make that work then I would be STOKED!
Jordan Keck said:
Its funny that you mention the APN because that was actually the first thing that I tried I found a few different configurations that did not seem to work unfortunately! I am certainly not ruling that out as part of my solution to getting this phone activated though.
The simultaneous voice/data thing is where you sold me! If I can make that work then I would be STOKED!
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This post may help with the missing option you were talking about.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....pn-settings-boost-mobile-tested-t3603786/amp/
Sprint is still in it's early stages of VoLTE integration. They were suppose to start implementing it last fall, but that was delayed until December. Most markets are seeing VoLTE already. As long as your APN settings are correct and you're running U1 firmware, you "should" have VoLTE right off the bat. If not, it's a matter of time for VoLTE to pop up on your phone one day soon and have it at your disposal.
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Jordan Keck said:
I have a Galaxy S9+ that currently has AT&T firmware G965USQU3ARG7. I registered the phone with Boost, but the hands-free activation will not start, nor do the usual methods work like ##72786#, *#*#72786#*#*, or update PRL (that option is not available on the software). So I was wondering if I could use Odin to flash the latest Sprint firmware to the phone? It looks like the latest Sprint firmware on Sammobile is G965USQU3BRK1, and appears to be a couple months newer than the ARG7 that is on the phone currently. Is this something that I could do, and that would allow me to then activate the phone?
Jordan
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Jordan, try this code and apply the unlock code. #7465625*638*# AT&T does something differently sometimes.
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I think you may have been given the wrong dialer code to enter the sim unlock prompt. ?
hyperblu, thanks so much! I will have access to the phone in a couple of hours and will try that code!
If that doesn't work, try #7465625*638*#
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The 2nd one will probably be the correct one. The code you provided that you claim did nothing is for a Galaxy s6 if I'm not mistaken. [emoji16]
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I've never used Sprint or Boost, but I assume you're not using a sim card, correct? You're going from GSM to CDMA and because CDMA doesn't use a sim card...which is the trigger for the sim unlock prompt, that explains why you're not getting a pop-up. The dialer code you tried that did nothing was the likely the wrong code to trigger the prompt too. Let me know. [emoji6]
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And just to clarify... Your sim unlock code is a completely separate code from your dialer code to trigger the prompt. I don't want you to mistaken the dialer code as an unlock code. The unlock code will have to be provided from AT&T and you'll have to provide your IMEI to release your phone from their network and they will provide you with an unlock code. If the device is paid in full, you can request an unlock code through their website after providing the IMEI number.
If you have a separate unlock code that you haven't mentioned, good.
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Get it working? Don't leave me hanging!! [emoji23]
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I did get it working!! I used the #7465625*638*# code first to re-enter the unlock, which was successful. After a restart, the phone was still not activating, so I used Odin to install the Sprint version of the firmware (not the U1 because it was not downloaded yet). The phone restarted and immediately recognized the SIM card change and began programming/activating! I now have it working, and am in the process of writing the U1 firmware as I am typing this response!
Thanks so much for your help on this!!
Jordan
It didn't immediately start programming/activating because a restart alone wont trigger a CSC change. You have to perform a factory reset or completely flash with ODIN for the CSC to switch to another carrier/region whenever you're switching between gsm/CDMA networks. Going from a GSM to a GSM carrier it would've made the switch immediately, with the exception of maybe tinkering with the APN settings.
Switching between gsm and CDMA is a whole different animal and requires a full reset to make the required changes.
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Jordan Keck said:
I did get it working!! I used the #7465625*638*# code first to re-enter the unlock, which was successful. After a restart, the phone was still not activating, so I used Odin to install the Sprint version of the firmware (not the U1 because it was not downloaded yet). The phone restarted and immediately recognized the SIM card change and began programming/activating! I now have it working, and am in the process of writing the U1 firmware as I am typing this response!
Thanks so much for your help on this!!
Jordan
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I think you'll like the U1 firmware much better. It won't have the Flipboard and unnecessary/unwanted crap hogging your memory/storage. It's very barebones and unlocks some free goodies too. Glad you got it working though [emoji106] without it, you probably wouldn't be able to get VoLTE with boost. We're you able to make voice/data simultaneously on the sprint firmware?
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ATT phone. I’m on the latest Tmobile Pie firmware. I’m switching to Sprint. What is the best way to switch firmware without “full wipe” and don’t screw up the data/phone? THANKS
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sweetboy02125 said:
ATT phone. I’m on the latest Tmobile Pie firmware. I’m switching to Sprint. What is the best way to switch firmware without “full wipe” and don’t screw up the data/phone? THANKS
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Full wipe has to happen.
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hyperblu said:
Full wipe has to happen.
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Nope. NVM. Put Sprint phone in and it auto configs to Sprint (it auto removed some Tmobile apps and installed bunch of Sprint bloats. Very good. No need to full wipe.
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sweetboy02125 said:
Nope. NVM. Put Sprint phone in and it auto configs to Sprint (it auto removed some Tmobile apps and installed bunch of Sprint bloats. Very good. No need to full wipe.
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Oh wait... You're running 965u firmware. The major carriers will play nice with that. U1 is a different story.
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hyperblu said:
Oh wait... You're running 965u firmware. The major carriers will play nice with that. U1 is a different story.
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Yeah but i just find out the ATT ver missing band 25 and 26 for Sprint. Sprint needs 25, 26, 41 for LTE and ATT ver only has 41. U1 locked phones have everything
sweetboy02125 said:
Yeah but i just find out the ATT ver missing band 25 and 26 for Sprint. Sprint needs 25, 26, 41 for LTE and ATT ver only has 41. U1 locked phones have everything
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The bands used are determined by firmware. All the carriers , Sprint included, all have capability of running on 26.
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hyperblu said:
The bands used are determined by firmware. All the carriers , Sprint included, all have capability of running on 26.
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Try this *#0011# and tell me if you see 25 and 26. Only 41 there