So im interested in getting the droid bionic and using it as an ipod touch alternative...Im not interested in the samsung 4 or 5 player..ive already checked them out.. The main question here is if I got it would I be able to go through all the activations (this will not be used as a phone..only wifi) if not is there ways around that.. Im aware there is a bypass for the activation with the droid logo but not so sure of the sim activation... Or would I be able to root it and disable these activations...thanks
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So im interested in getting the droid bionic and using it as an ipod touch alternative...Im not interested in the samsung 4 or 5 player..ive already checked them out.. The main question here is if I got it would I be able to go through all the activations (this will not be used as a phone..only wifi) if not is there ways around that.. Im aware there is a bypass for the activation with the droid logo but not so sure of the sim activation... Or would I be able to root it and disable these activations...thanks
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thats just messed up.. getting a 4glte device and not utilizing it... smh
Honestly if your looking for a good phone I recommend Motorola, but since your looking for a media device I'd recommend HTC or Samsung. HTC and Samsung make great devices, its just the radios and speaker/mic quality is bad so they are horrible as phones. Motorola makes great phones but due to their locked down nature I stay away if its anything other than a phone. If you decide on HTC steer clear of the t bolt, it has bad build quality.
Thanks for the reply... Do the samsung or htc phones have the sim lock...Im still wondering if theres a way around the sim lock on the bionic too... Is there a thread with information like what im talking about??Thanks..
You may want to try a 3g device. Droid X2 possibly. They don't have sim cards.
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atv_maniac said:
So im interested in getting the droid bionic and using it as an ipod touch alternative...Im not interested in the samsung 4 or 5 player..ive already checked them out.. The main question here is if I got it would I be able to go through all the activations (this will not be used as a phone..only wifi) if not is there ways around that.. Im aware there is a bypass for the activation with the droid logo but not so sure of the sim activation... Or would I be able to root it and disable these activations...thanks
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atv_maniac said:
Thanks for the reply... Do the samsung or htc phones have the sim lock...Im still wondering if theres a way around the sim lock on the bionic too... Is there a thread with information like what im talking about??Thanks..
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Not sure what you mean by SIM lock? I have been using a bionic and RAZR with no SIM just fine (except for the annoying reminder, but if you root it you should be able to figure out how to disable it)
Yes there is a way around a sim-lock.
Go online and purchased an unlocked GSM phone.
If you absolutely have to own a bionic then get the European Droid razor which is sim-unlocked.
There are many choices available to you just search for "unlocked phones" on amazon, newegg.com, or eBay.
Be advised that they are a bit more than a locked phone.
You'll be able to use them as wifi only without the need of a sim or cellular service, but can always add it later if you so desire.
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What do you guys mean by sim lock? I haven't seen this yet. I have a replacement bionic that I've been playing with that doesn't have sim, and a RAZR as well. It may be due to the fact that mine don't stay stock for more than 15 minutes, but before I flashed anything I was able to use all the features except phone and text (which could be done over VOIP) the only thing I see is an icon, that's it, the phones aren't locked in any way.
Sim lock... where do I begin
Let's say you have a phone from at&t, but you want to use your T-Mobile plan with it.
If you remove the at&t sim card and stick in a T-Mobile sim card it will feed you some kind of error, or just not recognize your card preventing you from using your device.
The phone will also prevent you from using certain features until an at&t elm card is inserted.
That is an example of a sim locked phone.
Your phone can be sim unlocked from the carrier or manufacturer via a subsidy/unlock code in order to use sim cards from other carriers.
Or you can always just buy a phone that is already unlocked.
CDMA phones don't use sim cards and need to be flashed to use a different network sim they do not have removable sim cards.
LTE devices on Verizon use LTE for data only. not phone calls. They are still a cdma device.
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yes there is a way.
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Thanks for the reply... Do the samsung or htc phones have the sim lock...Im still wondering if theres a way around the sim lock on the bionic too... Is there a thread with information like what im talking about??Thanks..
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Yes there is a way. A very easy way...to bypass activation on the Droid Bionic to just use it as a wifi android device
I do not take credit for this..I got this from the web.
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"to bypass the activation on the Droid Bionic launch into safe mode by powering down the device and powering it back up, once the droid eye appears press and hold the volume up and down buttons simutaniously till you see the green android guy, then tap the corners of the screen starting at the top left and going clockwise around. skip the setup and enjoy guys
1) When tapping the top left and top right, do the taps immediately =below= the icon bar, not all the way up in the corners.
2) When tapping the bottom right and bottom left, do the taps immediately =above= the gray emergency dialer/change language bar, not all the way down in the corners.
My thanks to someone-anonymous on Tumblr for step #2 there, and to fnxjames. "
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I'm definitely a noob here, but I've been lurking for over a year, researching, and finally made an account.
I'm stuck with AT&T for awhile. Like most other sensible people on the planet, I want a Droid 3. I thought all hope was lost until I just recently heard that someone finally cracked (rooted) the thing and there are already several custom ROMs out, to my understanding..? Like the Steel Droid ROM at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278056
Does the Steel ROM allow a Droid 3 to work on AT&T networks?
I also read that Negri Electronics is selling custom Droid 3's that work on AT&T's 3G networks, but it's $600.
Is there any hope of getting a D3 with AT&T, or do I have to stick with my beat-up (but still functional) old Tilt 2?
And Yes I searched, but the Droid 3 Root thing is so new there's not much info on it yet.
I have heard of people successfully using a D3 on AT&T, I think you need to unlock the SIM for US networks somehow. Loading a rom like Steel Droid won't make any changes that will allow you to use it on AT&T though.
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I have heard of people successfully using a D3 on AT&T, I think you need to unlock the SIM for US networks somehow. Loading a rom like Steel Droid won't make any changes that will allow you to use it on AT&T though.
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Hrm... Crap. So currently the only way to get one for AT&T is via Negri Electronics? No one has heard of any other way? 0.o
I don't suppose there's any other phone that can compete with the D3 as far as specs and a full QWERTY keyboard, huh? Bummer, big time
I'm coming from a VZW TP2 and i know people used it on Tmobile and other GSM networks by unlocking the SIM. The way I did it was by calling Verizon and telling them I was going out of the country and they did it for free on the phone, I'm not sure how to do it if you're already on another network or don't activate it with Verizon first (For free). But that's definitely what you should look for, once the SIM is unlocked it should work anywhere as long as you enable roaming.
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I'm coming from a VZW TP2 and i know people used it on Tmobile and other GSM networks by unlocking the SIM. The way I did it was by calling Verizon and telling them I was going out of the country and they did it for free on the phone, I'm not sure how to do it if you're already on another network or don't activate it with Verizon first (For free). But that's definitely what you should look for, once the SIM is unlocked it should work anywhere as long as you enable roaming.
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Simlock or not you can use the droid 3 anywhere in the world but not in the us.
No matter if you use the verizon sim or any other sim.
To do it you need the so called band unlocking which is currently unavailable for the droid 3 and when and if will be, will require a good amount of money.
In short if you need the phone buy a milestone 3/Xt860
...but keep in mind, that while root and recovery are a go for the XT860, there's no custom ROMs working as of yet.
It'll come though.
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Simlock or not you can use the droid 3 anywhere in the world but not in the us.
No matter if you use the verizon sim or any other sim.
To do it you need the so called band unlocking which is currently unavailable for the droid 3 and when and if will be, will require a good amount of money.
In short if you need the phone buy a milestone 3/Xt860
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Did a little research, but just to be clear, the Milestone 3 (aka the XT860) is the Canadian version of the D3, released by Bell, correct?
And since it already works in North America, could I simply buy one and use it on AT&T as-is? Or would it also need some sort of unlocking?
Correct
Given the price should be an unlocked phone, ready to be used anywhere in the world US included.
Thanks, I almost bought an XT883 a few days ago, that would have been terrible. Stupid Verizon and their locked-down phones.
[UPDATE]
Alright. Thanks to you guys' help and support, I averted a financial disaster and a raft of headaches/psychological meltdowns. I just ordered:
Brand new, unlocked with 2-year warranty:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180734574619?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Genuine Motorola 1930mAh Extended Battery w/Cover:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290617184513?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Can't wait to get my hands on a D3! My first truly new phone since I bought my Motorola SLVR 5 years ago, with its amazing, first-of-its-kind ability to play up to a whopping 100 iTunes songs on its giant 512mb MicroSD card.
I'm in Hawaii, waiting on a phone being shipped from Canada though, so it'll be a couple days
Thanks again for your patience guys, especially Solutor, your advice really made a difference. I clicked the Thanks button for you.
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You are welcome.
I wanted to know is there anyway i could unlock my bionic to work with any sim card i am planing on moving to the UK and i would love to take my phone with me. As of now i have my phone on cricket. i love my phone i really dont want to see it go.
Get it sim unlock, and look around the forums...
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Won't do any good buddy. The sim in the bionic is for LTE only. The bionic doesn't run on the GSM networks that a GSM sim card will do any good. The bionic is a "semi global" phone, which means it'll only work in countries running CDMA networks.
There's plenty of websites advertising sim unlocks, and i went through one a well trying to get mine unlocked a well. After a month with no codes, I had to argue for another week for a refund. If it works for you, let the rest of us know how you did it. But I see no possible way since the radios don't support it.
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Get it sim unlock, and look around the forums...
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Thats about right
You need to search and look at other forums..
I am thinking about being a used Droid 4. Quick question. Am I able to unlock the GSM part of the phone so I can use it with any GSM SIM Card overseas when I travel? I don't want the Verizon option that is coming out since it will force you to use Verizons Global plan.
Also, does anybody know about Manufacturer's warranty with buying a used Verizon phone. If the phone needs to be replaced, do I have to contact the manufacturer or does Verizon accept it for return? Thanks
Last question. How is the reception on this phone? When I had the Bionic, it was awesome, the Galaxy Nexus is subpar.
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I am thinking about being a used Droid 4. Quick question. Am I able to unlock the GSM part of the phone so I can use it with any GSM SIM Card overseas when I travel? I don't want the Verizon option that is coming out since it will force you to use Verizons Global plan.
Also, does anybody know about Manufacturer's warranty with buying a used Verizon phone. If the phone needs to be replaced, do I have to contact the manufacturer or does Verizon accept it for return? Thanks
Last question. How is the reception on this phone? When I had the Bionic, it was awesome, the Galaxy Nexus is subpar.
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From my understanding, if you check the development section there is a gsm unlock. I haven't tried it personally.
From my understanding, you're sol on the warranty issue but I could be wrong.
Reception has been great for me and the wife on our Droid4s
Just got my D4, which I bought on ebay, replaced by Verizon. Called in, told them the problem(wouldnt charge) and they sent me a refurb. I would try a few times to get the right person, because you may not be as lucky as I was the 1st time I called in. Pretty much replaced it without question. On a side note I did have my D4 deactivated as I was using my D3, so they may not have been able to look it up and tell I wasnt the original owner.
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Just got my D4, which I bought on ebay, replaced by Verizon. Called in, told them the problem(wouldnt charge) and they sent me a refurb. I would try a few times to get the right person, because you may not be as lucky as I was the 1st time I called in. Pretty much replaced it without question. On a side note I did have my D4 deactivated as I was using my D3, so they may not have been able to look it up and tell I wasnt the original owner.
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Ok. Just trying to understand. Once I receive the phone, I should or should not activate it on my line? I currently have a Galaxy Nexus. Can I just swap the LTE SIM card out? But how can I get it the D4 replaced through Verizon if I have problems?
I've read a few reports of the leaked official ICS builds supporting GSM natively. I'm not sure whether they are carrier locked but I'd assume they are. Verizon's official policy is that you can get a SIM unlock if you've been a VZW customer in good standing for at least 60 days and haven't unlocked another phone on your line within the past 10 months...but since the D4 doesn't officially have world phone capability yet, I'm not sure if VZW reps would even have the instructions on how to provide an unlock code at this point.
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Ok. Just trying to understand. Once I receive the phone, I should or should not activate it on my line? I currently have a Galaxy Nexus. Can I just swap the LTE SIM card out? But how can I get it the D4 replaced through Verizon if I have problems?
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Go ahead and activate it. I got my D4 from ebay, used it for about 3 weeks then suddenly it wouldnt charge. Swapped the D4 out for the D3 on my line because I needed a phone. I would just use the D4 like normal and if you have a problem that needs replacement just give calling verizon a shot. Not sure about the sim swap as this is my first LTE phone (I would assume though that u would be able to just swap the sim cards)
I'm selling my wife's Droid 3 since I upgraded her to a Droid 4. My question is what to do with the SIM card (GSM/Global) that came with it.
Is this tied to her account or does it go with the phone? Never activated Global/unlocked via Verizon....always ran the phone in CMDA only.
Anyone know? SIM goes with the phone when sold or stays with the original owner?
Whatever you want. It won't hurt anything. In fact you could unlock it to improve selling power.
I agree. Call VZW and unlock it. Keep it in phone and then sell an unlocked phone!
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Looking for some general imput, i recieved my N6 right before deployment, i have purchased a wifi device that runs off a sim card the company is "ooredoo" (kuwait) my account says i have a phone number and all that jazz. Now sense the n6 has all the radios for the u.s carriers, can i just pop the sim into the n6 and have it work? Even with being purchased from sprint? I dont want to throw it in and cause any issues..(wifi device battery blows, and always seems to die when i try to talk to the wife) also, not rooted at the moment, dont have computer access to download stuff, 5.0.1. Any imput would be great! Thanks fellas.
should work. but you posted in the wrong place. you shoukd have posted your thread in the q&a section.
Whoops.. My bad lol. Hopefully it works!
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Looking for some general imput, i recieved my N6 right before deployment, i have purchased a wifi device that runs off a sim card the company is "ooredoo" (kuwait) my account says i have a phone number and all that jazz. Now sense the n6 has all the radios for the u.s carriers, can i just pop the sim into the n6 and have it work? Even with being purchased from sprint? I dont want to throw it in and cause any issues..(wifi device battery blows, and always seems to die when i try to talk to the wife) also, not rooted at the moment, dont have computer access to download stuff, 5.0.1. Any imput would be great! Thanks fellas.
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I have a Sprint N6 on Verizon right now.
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I have a Sprint N6 on Verizon right now.
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Just popped her right it and it worked? About to try it out here soon as i get a break, had to make me a sim removal tool lol
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Just popped her right it and it worked? About to try it out here soon as i get a break, had to make me a sim removal tool lol
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Yep just pop it in.
Gave my brother my sprint nexus 6 that i had on att to him and he is in mexico and its working fine.
Gonna pop it in now and see how she responds.
What WiFi device do you have? If you are referring to a WiFi hotspot I don't know if you would be able to use voice or not.
If you purchased the n6 from sprint for full retail price, you should be able to pop any sim provisioned for voice and data from kuwait in it and it should work. If you are on contract with sprint, you might have to talk the "sim unlock code" out of them. It shouldn't be too difficult given your circumstances. Sim unlocking doesn't require a computer though, so don't worry about that.
As for causing issues, as long as you don't try to use a camel spider as a sim card, you shouldn't have any issues. Worst that happens is the phone just doesn't detect the sim (in the case of a bad sim card) or either voice or data won't work if not provisioned correctly.
Very useful information. What would require me to have to get the Sim unlock number? Turns out the Sim is too big.. Might break down and cut it after I watch a few YouTube vids. Yes the card is set up for data and voice, but I don't have a plan for voice, just data, which is fine cause I've been using hangouts sense I left the u.s the WiFi device is made by huawei, little oval shaped white mobile hot spot.
Thanks for the imput yall. Works like a charm!
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Very useful information. What would require me to have to get the Sim unlock number? Turns out the Sim is too big.. Might break down and cut it after I watch a few YouTube vids. Yes the card is set up for data and voice, but I don't have a plan for voice, just data, which is fine cause I've been using hangouts sense I left the u.s the WiFi device is made by huawei, little oval shaped white mobile hot spot.
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I cut mine down it's pretty easy. I didn't even do the best job, and it works fine