I'm considering getting the ATT version and unlocking it for use on a Canadian carrier where tethering is included in our plans. Has anyone else successfully got USB tethering working on a SIM unlocked phone with non-ATT carriers?
There's a month old thread indicating someone else had a problem getting this to work.
Yep, that was my thread.
Problem stands, and my carrier doesn't even restrict (or acknowledge as a thing) tethering.
What I did is this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether
Not the convenient "out-of-the-box" solution, but it works.
I have this phone and straight talk... App doesn't work u mentioned.... Details?
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I have this phone and straight talk... App doesn't work u mentioned.... Details?
It finally happened. I got in a hurry and bought a beautiful new HtC one M8 for Sprint from an idiot who apparently still has the phone on his account, and he's probably jumping out on sprint and his bill.
I've bought and sold many phones here- but I got in a hurry and didn't check.
What can be done with this? I'm thinking sell to someone to flash to a prepaid carrier like straighttalk.
Can I unlock it myself so that I will work on other carriers. My research says "no". But I wonder about websites such as this one:
http://www.htcsimunlock.com
Sounds like I've got a little more than a beautiful paperweight.
Honestly it's a fancy music player unless you can SIM unlock it I believe it's possible just got to search around xda
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Look at the list in general section of Rome kernals and misc there's one in there for SIM unlock
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718150
Hi guys!
I bought a new S3 Mini two days ago from an online company as a Pay as you go phone it came with a Vodaphone top up sim and i have no use for the sim as ive got a contract/pay monthly sim already i just needed a new phone, Anyways ive received it and its locked to Vodaphone WTH?? its a PAYG phone why have they locked it? Anyways as its the new type S3 mini "GT-i8200N" (Faster CPU) ive been looking for a way to sim unlock it without using these dodgy online companies as my brother paid for some company online to unlock his phone and they started buying items all over the world with his Card details so for this reason i wont use any sites online! so i wondered if there is a way around this and does anyone know how please?
Many thanks
Put the question in the right section,and someone maybe will answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-mini/help
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@i7demon go on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ search for your model,and download the firmware of your country or sim provider. Then install it with odin
Ah right sorry
I am looking to purchase an At&t branded N6 for use on Vzw...I've done the research and I know for sure that it will work. I also know that I need to get an unlock code for it to be able to work. What is the quickest way to receive a code without having to pay a fee? Thank you so much for your help.
P.S. The seller inserted a Vzw nano Sim to see what would happen, and it immediately asks for the code...does that mean it's already unlocked n all I need is the code? Or does unlocking and activation all happen in one step once the code is entered?
Its locked my friend but why not by it directly from Motorola or GPS?
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Is it true I don't need a code if I root the phone? If so, are there any precautions to take?
No it is the carrier in which you purchased the phone is who locks it. Once the phone is paid in full you simply call your carrier for the unlock code although there are some stipulations to the rule such as you can only unlock two phones with in a six month period.
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Yes I know of the stipulations...the phone is paid off, but from what I'm reading it takes a min for att to send the code...
I know it's easy enough to unlock...n I don't have the money to be able to buy outright, spending a few hundred less buying from a seller
N all that is currently available in my area are Att branded N6s lol
And I do already have an active nano Sim, so that makes things easier
By the way, I love Jedi Mind Tricks
all you have to do for them to sim unlock it is pay it off completely then ask tbem to sim unlock it. once its paid off, they have to sim unlock it if you ask.
simms22 said:
all you have to do for them to sim unlock it is pay it off completely then ask tbem to sim unlock it. once its paid off, they have to sim unlock it if you ask.
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It's paid off, can they give you a code right away or do you have to wait? N can this be done over the phone?
No way to get your hands on a T-Mobile N6 huh? Its unlocked out of the box.
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Can you point me to the documentation that says this phone will work on Verizon? Sure you can stick a sim in and get Verizon LTE but is that enough? Will you be able to use voice?
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No way to get your hands on a T-Mobile N6 huh? Its unlocked out of the box.
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Can you point me to the documentation that says this phone will work on Verizon? Sure you can stick a sim in and get Verizon LTE but is that enough? Will you be able to use voice?
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you can ask in any of tbe n6 on verizon threads floating around. but everyone says it works fine. you just need the right type of sim card.
bendotson said:
No way to get your hands on a T-Mobile N6 huh? Its unlocked out of the box.
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Can you point me to the documentation that says this phone will work on Verizon? Sure you can stick a sim in and get Verizon LTE but is that enough? Will you be able to use voice?
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Yes, everything works...I've seen a few posts from ppl who have done it...I'll try n find the articles...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-6/474986-my-experience-getting-t-nexus-6-verizon.html
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It's paid off, can they give you a code right away or do you have to wait? N can this be done over the phone?
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that i dont know, but by law they have to provide it to you now, as long as its paid for.
perceptualdoor said:
It's paid off. N can this be done over the phone?
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Yes it can be done over the phone.
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perceptualdoor said:
I am looking to purchase an At&t branded N6 for use on Vzw...
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I just wanted to make sure you realize that none of the N6 are whitelisted at VZW. That means that you'll have to play some games to get a VZW nano SIM. Several threads on General section about this.
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Yes it can be done over the phone.
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I just wanted to make sure you realize that none of the N6 are whitelisted at VZW. That means that you'll have to play some games to get a VZW nano SIM. Several threads on General section about this.
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I already have an active nano Sim for Vzw
Is it possible to bypass the code by rooting the phone first?
att has two days to respond to your unlock request. i just happened to read this, on g+ http://www.tomsguide.com/us/carrier-unlocking-official,news-20440.html
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Is it possible to bypass the code by rooting the phone first?
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No. Rooting the phone is not related to, and will not affect the need for carrier unlock.
Hi, so recently I stuffed my One m7 during a battery replacement. I damaged the ribbon plug on the motherboard that connects the touchscreen so now my touchscreen doesn't work.
My device is a 2014 international HTC one m7 in Australia. Unlocked bootloader, rooted, custom ROM Android 5.0.1, custom kernel and Xposed. I haven't been able to locate a replacement board using the part number but I have some options for motherboards on eBay.
However, I can't find an international/AU board. I have found some T-mobile and Verizon which I assume are UK and US?
On close inspection, some of these boards are visibly identical so my question is - can I order one of these identical boards and fit it to work with my device? Thanks
Im guessing the tmobile motherboard may work for you if you unlock it. Im sure the bands are the same for all gsm variants so i think the T-mobile motherboard would work fine. and receive cellular signal without a problem.
How much are the costs on ebay tho?
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Im guessing the tmobile motherboard may work for you if you unlock it. Im sure the bands are the same for all gsm variants so i think the T-mobile motherboard would work fine. and receive cellular signal without a problem.
How much are the costs on ebay tho?
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Thanks for reply. Costs vary from around $60-$150. I've also been told to try match part numbers as that might cause problems with compatibility
It might be easier to buy a broken m7 from here https://swappa.com/boneyard/search?csrfmiddlewaretoken=7i3WZXfPCSNv7Q2t5S90dFXjpFrZh7Jb&q=htc+m7 or from ebay. As long as its not bricked you can swap the internals and you'll be fine.
I did the same when my motherboard was messed up. I bought one with a cracked screen on eBay and just transplanted all the internals in to my m7 for me at the time it was cheaper than buying another motherboard. Cost me about $70
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Just be sure that it's a gsm version so your sim card works
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king_david43 said:
It might be easier to buy a broken m7 from here https://swappa.com/boneyard/search?csrfmiddlewaretoken=7i3WZXfPCSNv7Q2t5S90dFXjpFrZh7Jb&q=htc+m7 or from ebay. As long as its not bricked you can swap the internals and you'll be fine.
I did the same when my motherboard was messed up. I bought one with a cracked screen on eBay and just transplanted all the internals in to my m7 for me at the time it was cheaper than buying another motherboard. Cost me about $70
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Just be sure that it's a gsm version so your sim card works
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Thanks a lot for that, I'll spend some time looking into them and see what I can find
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Thanks a lot for that, I'll spend some time looking into them and see what I can find
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Just to add that if you are doing what said above, make sure to buy a phone with a clean IMEI. The IMEI number is tied to the motherboard so if you buy a blacklisted phone and take the motherboard to repair your other phone, the repaired phone will have the blacklisted IMEI. But its a valuable option, I wouldn't spent 150 on a motherboard when you can find brand new M7 for 180-200 on ebay. And stay away from Verizon motherboard, you don't want that crap
Thanks! Will keep that in mind. I've resorted to my HTC Sensation for now with an m9 on the way but would have liked to revive the m7 just for the sake of it. It was a good device