Hi, everyone. I got my mother's lg g3 verizon phone when she passed away, and while I know that verizon phones are unlocked, I cannot use data with my French carrier. Verizon can't help, so I'm kinda sick. It's a much nicer phone than I can afford, so I really would like to use it. I think I have to change the APN settings, but I have no idea how, or what to change. Can anyone here help?
Hi! Please post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask a moderator to move the thread.
I don't have any knowledge myself regarding changing APNs on the VS985, but it's possible that unlocking some of the other radio frequencies used might help too. I don't have personal experience with that either, but there are threads in this section having to do with that, maybe in Q&A too. Use the search field on both sections for "unlock" and you should find something.
I would guess that your first step is to make sure that the carrier you want to use it with uses any of the radio frequencies that are available on this variant. Some of the threads you find in the search results might list what all this phone supports, then you'd have to compare that to information about what your carrier uses.
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So I've read a bunch on this from all sorts of sites. I believe this to be possible, but need some help with the technical aspect of this.
I can get it activated that is not an issue.
A few questions:
1) How to get the phone talking to the network?
I've updated to the verizon prl, and when I *228 I get the verizon programming prompts, but It won't update programming due to not being activated.
2)Do you think the Thunderbolt radio will work with the Evo 3d?
2a) If not, would it be possible to merge the T-bolt radio code with the Evo radio code to create a hybrid?
3)Settings, would any know the ##3282# settings for the verizon network.
I understand this is difficult, I've also read the post, "Why not just go to sprint?", I'm not interested in those responses. This is a challenge, and I'd like to complete it.
Dev's what do you know?
Someone feel free to correct me, but I believe the two networks, although both cdma, work differently from one another. So I do not think its possible to flash a phone from one to the other...
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Let's break it down.
ROM: Perhaps, if I have to fork a github to create it.
Guide: May be when I get it to work.
Q: Absolutely, but I need people that know what they are talking about to help with a solution. General Q&A will just get filled with similar stupid answers like yours Liquid. If you don't know how or are unwilling to help don't post.
The two chipsets are very similar 8660 vs 8655. Both are capable of the same 3g connections. I'm not concerned with WiMax.
I will NOT be changing MEIDs or anything of the sort. Nothing illegal.
It may be possible, but I do know that Verizon WILL NOT activate a Sprint ESN or vice versa. I don't care if you have a buddy that works at Verizon they can't do it nor will Sprint activate a Verizon ESN. The ONLY way to do this is to illegally change the ESN which is not permitted to be discussed here at XDA. So, not only are you in the wrong section, you are in the wrong forum all together. Take this kind of question to some shady part of the interwebz where it belongs.
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that's what I figured no input in this forum. Good job guys, and great job lufc.
I read a few threads and am confused, so I thought I would just ask. I have a few 4G LTE devices for Verizon and am ready to switch to AT&T. Let's just say that Verizon and I had an argument and it is time to switch. Plus I would be saving over $50 to switch to AT&T with a month to month with a BYOP plan.
I visited the AT&T store today and had them insert a SIM into my S4. I get the error "This SIM card is from an unknown source" in the banner. I get a signal strength and a H for where the data symbol 4GLTE is. Then it drops the signal and refuses to have a data connection. At this time the APN settings were NOT adjusted. This was a straight out of the box S4 rooted on NC5 with Android version 4.4.2. After messing with the S4 for awhile he moved to the S3 and entered the proper APN settings. It pulled data, but only at EDGE speeds or 1X. Also, my last device, a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, has no way of editing the APN settings. It is NOT rooted and is still on stock firmware.
My questions are these:
1. Can this be done?
2. What do I need to do to the phone(s)/tablet to make it work?
3. Will I be able to get 4G speeds?
I do not want to purchase phones with AT&T today because I just don't have the money. I already have these devices, I just want to swap them over. I am comfortable with flashing using ODIN and even so far as using safe-strap. I have flashed some custom roms, but my phone is a daily grind phone and I really want something that works 90% of the time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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None of the codes work either:
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ghost0001 said:
I read a few threads and am confused, so I thought I would just ask. I have a few 4G LTE devices for Verizon and am ready to switch to AT&T. Let's just say that Verizon and I had an argument and it is time to switch. Plus I would be saving over $50 to switch to AT&T with a month to month with a BYOP plan.
I visited the AT&T store today and had them insert a SIM into my S4. I get the error "This SIM card is from an unknown source" in the banner. I get a signal strength and a H for where the data symbol 4GLTE is. Then it drops the signal and refuses to have a data connection. At this time the APN settings were NOT adjusted. This was a straight out of the box S4 rooted on NC5 with Android version 4.4.2. After messing with the S4 for awhile he moved to the S3 and entered the proper APN settings. It pulled data, but only at EDGE speeds or 1X. Also, my last device, a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, has no way of editing the APN settings. It is NOT rooted and is still on stock firmware.
My questions are these:
1. Can this be done?
2. What do I need to do to the phone(s)/tablet to make it work?
3. Will I be able to get 4G speeds?
I do not want to purchase phones with AT&T today because I just don't have the money. I already have these devices, I just want to swap them over. I am comfortable with flashing using ODIN and even so far as using safe-strap. I have flashed some custom roms, but my phone is a daily grind phone and I really want something that works 90% of the time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
EDIT:
None of the codes work either:
*#0*#
*#06#
ECT...
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Already answered in another thread.
k1mu said:
Already answered in another thread.
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Cool beans, but I have read about 20 threads, specifically what one are you referencing? Link please?
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Cool beans, but I have read about 20 threads, specifically what one are you referencing? Link please?
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It was an answer to this same question asked by you. This thread is redundant.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help/verizon-to-att-t2801297
k1mu said:
It was an answer to this same question asked by you. This thread is redundant.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help/verizon-to-att-t2801297
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That thread just asks if the SIM card would work and if they would need to flash a GSM ROM to their S4. That thread does not answer the questions I asked. I just gave my insight after a visit with the AT&T store. Store techs tend to not know as much as the XDA community. That is why I asked here. So no, it is not a redundant thread. I appreciate your answer, but it isn't what I am looking for. Not a straight up yes or no, this or that.
As for the GSM locks I discussed, it was from an experience I had with a Motorola Droid 2 and using it on a local GSM provider in the USA. So yes, that was pre LTE.
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That thread just asks if the SIM card would work and if they would need to flash a GSM ROM to their S4. That thread does not answer the questions I asked. I just gave my insight after a visit with the AT&T store. Store techs tend to not know as much as the XDA community. That is why I asked here. So no, it is not a redundant thread. I appreciate your answer, but it isn't what I am looking for. Not a straight up yes or no, this or that.
As for the GSM locks I discussed, it was from an experience I had with a Motorola Droid 2 and using it on a local GSM provider in the USA. So yes, that was pre LTE.
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My point, which you apparently missed, is that there is no reason for starting up yet another thread to ask questions that have already been answered. That''s why I said that this is redundant.
OK, let me answer your questions.
1. Can this be done?
Yes, you can install an AT&T SIM, set up the APN, and it will work. What bands you get and what bandwidth you get depends on what bands AT&T are using in your area. You won't likely be able to get LTE speed; most likely just Edge. You can't fix that, as it's a limitation of the phone's radio hardware. Again, some people have made claims that you can flash the AT&T GS4 modem on a Verizon phone and change that, but that's pretty risky as it will likely brick your phone.
2. What do I need to do to the phone(s)/tablet to make it work?
It works, for some level of "work". If you're stock,some people have reported that the firmware requires CDMA for some functions, like SMS. I haven't verified that. I was able to send SMS with my phone and a UK SIM which uses the AT&T network.
3. Will I be able to get 4G speeds?
Not likely. For example, see here http://phandroid.com/2012/12/10/nexus-4-att-lte/ - the common band, LTE Band 4, has limited AT&T coverage.
I haven't gone over the specs of the two phones lately to match them up, so that may be worth looking at again.
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My point, which you apparently missed, is that there is no reason for starting up yet another thread to ask questions that have already been answered. That''s why I said that this is redundant.
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Thank you for your answer. I decided to trade the phones into AT&T and get a credit towards a Samsung S4 and a Asus Padphone X. After I read a few more posts over the internet and a few more hours figuring out how LTE works I came across the answer. I did miss what you meant and I apologize. Again, thank you for your answer.
Starting thread for general theories, ideas, and ways of removing carrier aw restrictions. Whether or not its possible and to further the chance of 3g/4g on the phone with any domestic gsm carrier.
Ill lead. Im running straightalk on att from the i535v verizon 4.3 rooted, alliance rom, knox removed by me. Kernel of not telling. many many build.prop and csc tweaks. Safestrapped and efs imei backed up. All the blah blah you can think of. But i can not obtain above edge for anything. I read a post of a guy that got the E to jump to a G for a split second. I know its true. Mine did only once. But since. No. So any thoughts. Ideas. Theroies. On how verizon is locking out the domestic gsm is welcome. Its NOT a hardware issue.. Its a carrier block. Lets work and solve this.
Wrong forum, read the sticky for American handsets
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Wrong forum, read the sticky for American handsets
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Yea. I thought I had the moderator move it? I noticed after starting it that it was in the 9300 or so forum. But the pm said it was moved. Its not so much a question as a search for those willing to test things. I'm onboard to test anything. Have any and all tools needed, just need ideas above and beyond my own. Some of the best things to ever come about have come from those that thought their ideas were stupid.
Hey folks. I will living in Kuwait for the next year, and I brought my Verizon LG G3 VS985. Once I got here, I purchased a Kuwaiti SIM that runs off ZAIN towers, and a 4G mobile hotspot. This works great and I can connect all my devices, but it's a pain to lug around a hotspot with me when I am out. I read online my G3 is factory unlocked, but when I put the SIM in my phone, it tells me a non-Verizon SIM has been inserted. I have played with all of the mobile network settings, and I can register on the local Kuwait networks, but my phone will never connect. I have tried global, LTE, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, 3GPP multi, etc. In the status bar, the signal strength and type of network will change accordingly, but will always be grayed out. I am trying to figure this out, but it's driving me crazy.
Can any of you experts help me out?
Thank you in advance.
I can only give a little info, but not really what you're looking for. To be clear, the phone is unlocked. The complaint that you have a non-Verizon SIM inserted is more informational/annoyance. To my understanding, it doesn't keep you from using any other SIM, it just annoys you when you do. *If* you were rooted, I believe the G3TweaksBox Xposed module has an option to take care of that, but verify that before quoting me on it.
I know one key item to keep in mind is that the VS985 only handles certain radio frequencies, and they might not match all of the frequencies that your current network requires, or there might only barely be some overlap.
There are some radio frequencies that can be unlocked on the VS985. There are informational threads in the General section and maybe some in the Q&A section that might help as well. When viewing the General section, use the search box near the top right if on a web browser (not Tapatalk) and I'd try the keyword "unlock" or try "radio" or "frequency", "frequencies", or "band". "unlock" and "band" might produce the most appropriate search results.
Speaking of General and Q&A sections, in the future please post new question threads in Q&A. I'll ask a moderator to move this thread there.
I know I've seen one of the informational threads I think in this section and someone lists the frequencies that are able to be unlocked on this phone. The information might not be in the first post of the thread - I don't recall as I've never had to unlock any bands for my use. From there, if I were you I'd try to find out what bands your current network requires or supports, to find out if unlocking any particular bands might help.
Good luck!
Hi. I'm not sure if I am posting the right place but please move it if I am not. I'm trying to get some information on the Moto E xt1529. I have searched the forums here and I am unable to find a specific mention of that particular phone. An Imei search tells me that it is both a gsm and cdma phone but I cant seem to find a specific mention this phone other than from ebay sellers. None of the listings I have seen know the carrier. Does anyone have any knowledge of this phone and what bands it carries? What carrier it might be locked to? If I can get it unlocked if I get? Any help that can be provided would be very welcome. As I said I did search the forums before and flipped through 50+ pages of results but could not find a specific mention. I remember coming across a thread stating which phones were gsm and which were cdma about a year or more back but I couldn't find that either. thanks in advance for your time.