[Q] CDMA and GSM simultaneously Droid 3 ? - Motorola Droid 3

Hi ok I can't seem to find an EXACT answer to this question, I have the Droid 3 System Version 5.7.906.XT862.Verizon.en.US with Android Version 2.3.4. I am not a VZW customer my carrier simply uses them, ergo none of the VZW apps work etc (thank god) anyways I also have no data, I am only on unlimited talk and text except when there is a glitch and I get 3G once in awhile. Anyways I am thinking about getting a NET10 sim for this phone and a separate number, I would ONLY be using it for data. In my research this phone does have the options to change to GSM/UMTS CDMA or Global, question is can I drop that sim in switch my radio to run data etc then switch back for regular phone? This phone is NOT rooted, I can't seem to root it using any number of the one click options and a few others, flashing the rom is over my head, yes I am using the original Motorola cable, yes I have the right drivers installed, yes I have tried w7 32/64 xp pro 32/64 no dice it appears I have that dang patch which makes me very hesitant to try and fiddle with command stuff and possibly brick my only phone. Any ideas? Thank You

bs963 said:
Hi ok I can't seem to find an EXACT answer to this question, I have the Droid 3 System Version 5.7.906.XT862.Verizon.en.US with Android Version 2.3.4. I am not a VZW customer my carrier simply uses them, ergo none of the VZW apps work etc (thank god) anyways I also have no data, I am only on unlimited talk and text except when there is a glitch and I get 3G once in awhile. Anyways I am thinking about getting a NET10 sim for this phone and a separate number, I would ONLY be using it for data. In my research this phone does have the options to change to GSM/UMTS CDMA or Global, question is can I drop that sim in switch my radio to run data etc then switch back for regular phone? This phone is NOT rooted, I can't seem to root it using any number of the one click options and a few others, flashing the rom is over my head, yes I am using the original Motorola cable, yes I have the right drivers installed, yes I have tried w7 32/64 xp pro 32/64 no dice it appears I have that dang patch which makes me very hesitant to try and fiddle with command stuff and possibly brick my only phone. Any ideas? Thank You
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COMIC SAAAAAANS!!!!
Anyway, on system 906, only Motofail will root it, it's a simple one-click method (quick-search the forum for the motofail exe), as for simultaneous GSM/CDMA, that is a no-go for USA carriers. Verizon placed an MNC ban on all US GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc and their partners, I think all MNCs starting with 310) This includes resellers, such as Net10/Tracfone/Straight Talk (all the same company, América Móvil, based in Mexico City, Mexico.) To use US GSM networks, you must flash the chinese XT883 radio (The XT883 is the exact same phone, just a chinese model) and thus does not have the MNC ban the stock radio has. Although, this breaks CDMA in the US, so you can't have both at once. You must swap the radio between XT862 and XT883 for CDMA and GSM respectively. If outside of the US, the stock XT862 radio works flawless with foreign GSM networks, long as you have the proper APN (for data).
This thread has all the information pertaining to flashing the XT883 radio, and you can ask me for personal advice, I use it with Straight Talk's SIM program using an AT&T compatible SIM. It works great, I pull an average of 5Mbps download, 1Mbps upload, and I get AT&T's roaming partners as well. Although on my "CDMA Side" I have a Page Plus number attached to my ESN (PP is a Verizon reseller, which is cheaper than Verizon itself), incase I find myself somewhere without AT&T coverage, I just flash the stock radio + build.prop, suddenly back on verizon.
EDIT: Forgot to mention, even with the XT883 radio, you MUST SIM unlock the phone. Either by contacting Verizon (with an account in good standing, ask a friend if needed) OR buy the code from an online dealer (I've heard good things from unlock4moto), though it's approximated ~30% of codes have been changed by Verizon so third party codes may not work. You only have to unlock once, no amount of flashing, etc will reverse that. It also increases resale value.

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Skreelink said:
COMIC SAAAAAANS!!!!
Anyway, on system 906, only Motofail will root it, it's a simple one-click method (quick-search the forum for the motofail exe), as for simultaneous GSM/CDMA, that is a no-go for USA carriers. Verizon placed an MNC ban on all US GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc and their partners, I think all MNCs starting with 310) This includes resellers, such as Net10/Tracfone/Straight Talk (all the same company, América Móvil, based in Mexico City, Mexico.) To use US GSM networks, you must flash the chinese XT883 radio (The XT883 is the exact same phone, just a chinese model) and thus does not have the MNC ban the stock radio has. Although, this breaks CDMA in the US, so you can't have both at once. You must swap the radio between XT862 and XT883 for CDMA and GSM respectively. If outside of the US, the stock XT862 radio works flawless with foreign GSM networks, long as you have the proper APN (for data).
This thread has all the information pertaining to flashing the XT883 radio, and you can ask me for personal advice, I use it with Straight Talk's SIM program using an AT&T compatible SIM. It works great, I pull an average of 5Mbps download, 1Mbps upload, and I get AT&T's roaming partners as well. Although on my "CDMA Side" I have a Page Plus number attached to my ESN (PP is a Verizon reseller, which is cheaper than Verizon itself), incase I find myself somewhere without AT&T coverage, I just flash the stock radio + build.prop, suddenly back on verizon.
EDIT: Forgot to mention, even with the XT883 radio, you MUST SIM unlock the phone. Either by contacting Verizon (with an account in good standing, ask a friend if needed) OR buy the code from an online dealer (I've heard good things from unlock4moto), though it's approximated ~30% of codes have been changed by Verizon so third party codes may not work. You only have to unlock once, no amount of flashing, etc will reverse that. It also increases resale value.
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Ok great I will try motofail and see where that leads. I was afraid that GSM was an issue, my unlimited talk and text is only $26.50 a month but not even pix messeging which is a pain and that I need, not so much "data" per say just would like to run emails once or so a day if I am not at the box etc. Looks like I may have to decide to dump entirely my cheap service although I am *****ing maybe that will get me somewhere some time LOL. Thanx much

bs963 said:
Ok great I will try motofail and see where that leads. I was afraid that GSM was an issue, my unlimited talk and text is only $26.50 a month but not even pix messeging which is a pain and that I need, not so much "data" per say just would like to run emails once or so a day if I am not at the box etc. Looks like I may have to decide to dump entirely my cheap service although I am *****ing maybe that will get me somewhere some time LOL. Thanx much
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You can try Page Plus, they allow any verizon phone and data works perfectly (from personal experience with a Droid 2, Droid X, and the Droid 3 on the service). They have (my favorite) Talk 'n' Text 1200, which is 1200 mins, 3000 SMS/MMS, and 100MBs of data (Although I got an email that after Oct. 31, they're upping the data to 250MBs) for only 29.95 per month prepaid.
This is the main website, but there are many authorized dealers (just google up a few). Glance at their plans, but keep in mind data on the TnT 1200 data is moving up from 100MB to 250MB, Unlimited TnT data is moving from 100MB to 200MB, and overages on talk/text/data are all moving down (I think leveling all three at 5 cents per minute/text/mms/MB of data).

You should try a prepaid GSM.

Skreelink said:
COMIC SAAAAAANS!!!!
Anyway, on system 906, only Motofail will root it, it's a simple one-click method (quick-search the forum for the motofail exe), as for simultaneous GSM/CDMA, that is a no-go for USA carriers. Verizon placed an MNC ban on all US GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc and their partners, I think all MNCs starting with 310) This includes resellers, such as Net10/Tracfone/Straight Talk (all the same company, América Móvil, based in Mexico City, Mexico.) To use US GSM networks, you must flash the chinese XT883 radio (The XT883 is the exact same phone, just a chinese model) and thus does not have the MNC ban the stock radio has. Although, this breaks CDMA in the US, so you can't have both at once. You must swap the radio between XT862 and XT883 for CDMA and GSM respectively. If outside of the US, the stock XT862 radio works flawless with foreign GSM networks, long as you have the proper APN (for data).
This thread has all the information pertaining to flashing the XT883 radio, and you can ask me for personal advice, I use it with Straight Talk's SIM program using an AT&T compatible SIM. It works great, I pull an average of 5Mbps download, 1Mbps upload, and I get AT&T's roaming partners as well. Although on my "CDMA Side" I have a Page Plus number attached to my ESN (PP is a Verizon reseller, which is cheaper than Verizon itself), incase I find myself somewhere without AT&T coverage, I just flash the stock radio + build.prop, suddenly back on verizon.
EDIT: Forgot to mention, even with the XT883 radio, you MUST SIM unlock the phone. Either by contacting Verizon (with an account in good standing, ask a friend if needed) OR buy the code from an online dealer (I've heard good things from unlock4moto), though it's approximated ~30% of codes have been changed by Verizon so third party codes may not work. You only have to unlock once, no amount of flashing, etc will reverse that. It also increases resale value.
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I have a problem that CDMA Mode on omh uim data not work
APN number setting not display
i flash xt 883 radio and replace two file as per xda forums
Gsm mode working all but cdma mode support only calling and sms
Data not working
In this regard plz help me
Thanks

Dharmendra05 said:
I have a problem that CDMA Mode on omh uim data not work
APN number setting not display
i flash xt 883 radio and replace two file as per xda forums
Gsm mode working all but cdma mode support only calling and sms
Data not working
In this regard plz help me
Thanks
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You can try getting the app "Anycut" from the market and make a shortcut to APNs. This is the only way I know of to get to the APN settings while in CDMA mode.

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Using on Other Carriers(GSM)

I am a n00b in the subject of unlocking phones to use on other networks etc.
Is there a possibility when the SPL is unlocked that we could use this on any GSM network since it is a 'world' capable phone with the GSM radio and a SIM card?
I have used a lot of WINMO phone son VZW and I flash and unlock quite often. Just had no idea how this process worked. sorry if this is a duplicate of any kind
thank you
You can call Verizon and ask them for the unlock code to your phone. The number is 1-800-711-8300, option 2 I believe. Either way you'll end up talking to a human who can do that for you. Then you'll enter the code (code A) in All Settings > Personal > Security. According to others, this unlock on the SIM will remain, even after flashing with a custom ROM.
no software to unlock the sim card, i don't want to call vz
I can buy unlock code for Imagio.
Why dont you want to call verizon? They are perfectly happy to unlock the sim for you as long as you dont have any problems with your account like delinquent payments. I called and had both of my phones unlocked in minutes and tested my ATT sim card, worked great on the aTT network
GSM 3G on america?
devlspawn said:
Tested my ATT sim card, worked great on the aTT network
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Did you see if you had E or 3G or H?
I've looked at the specs but haven't found the GSM 3G bands that it has.
Just this:
Digital Dual (CDMA,PCS) /1X, EVDO /Rev.A <---- perfectly clear
GSM Quad Band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) <---- perfectly clear
WCDMA / HSDPA / HSUPA <---- not clear if it has 850mhz here
I guess it doesn't have 3G in 850mhz but I still have hopes.
Regards!
I only get "E" - my SIM is 3G capable, but the corporate plan is text-only. In other words, I can't say for certain if it will get 3G speeds. HSDPA is available here in the US, so it should be possible for an Imagio to have 3G in the States.
I called yesterday, told them I would be going overseas, they gave me the unlock code. Simple as pie. I can use my neighbor's AT&T sim card without any issues minus stuff that is Verizon specific.
The SIM unlock was easy and successful. Just call Verizon at the above number and its a done deal in 30 seconds. Will try my wife's SIM in it later.....woohoo....
because i dont have vz wireless phone number, but i need to use the t-moible or at&t, i call them, but they need me vz wireless phone number... i dont have, they not unlock for me
as i was told u are able to get it unlocked verizon will do it if ur account is 3months old and in good standing... also as far as using it on gsm not sure as of yet but will say tmobile basic signal i E in an area where out of ur basic ntwork jumpin off of another tower it will put u on H or even G but there is no 3G
wingtytn said:
as i was told u are able to get it unlocked verizon will do it if ur account is 3months old and in good standing... also as far as using it on gsm not sure as of yet but will say tmobile basic signal i E in an area where out of ur basic ntwork jumpin off of another tower it will put u on H or even G but there is no 3G
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H is HSDPA, which is 3.5G (faster than 3G... 7.2mbps compared to 1.5 mbps or something like that)
Edge is like 0.3 mbps and GPRS like 0.1
not really sure, but you get the idea.
Here in Mexico we have HSDPA but never get above 2mbps, at nights we do peak at 3mbps but avarage is still at much 2mbps.
Did I do something wrong?
I told them I was going over seas, I gave them my sim number and they said I was all set to go over there. Does this mean my phone is unlocked, I didn't have to put in any numbers. I will hate myself if I said the wrong thing. And if I did it right then how do I switch between sim cards and cdma?
For you phone to be unlocked they would have to give you a number to enter.
To switch between sim and cdma, go to settings -> phone -> network and change it from global mode to GSM
Razorfold said:
For you phone to be unlocked they would have to give you a number to enter.
To switch between sim and cdma, go to settings -> phone -> network and change it from global mode to GSM
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Not true, works fine with t mobile and at&t, didn't enter any numbers did it all from their, weird, but whatever.
I think a few things from the last three posts need clarification:
1. When you call VZW Global Support, they should have given a security code to unlock the SIM. It is a string of numbers. It is not a phone number.
2. Once the SIM is unlocked, if a SIM is present in the phone, there is no guarantee that switching back from GSM/UMTS to Global will switch the phone back to CDMA. There have been times where I've done that, and the phone has stayed on AT&T (my employer uses AT&T). I think a better method is to use either CDMA or GSM/UMTS, and to avoid the Global setting completely.
Kebero said:
I think a few things from the last three posts need clarification:
1. When you call VZW Global Support, they should have given a security code to unlock the SIM. It is a string of numbers. It is not a phone number.
2. Once the SIM is unlocked, if a SIM is present in the phone, there is no guarantee that switching back from GSM/UMTS to Global will switch the phone back to CDMA. There have been times where I've done that, and the phone has stayed on AT&T (my employer uses AT&T). I think a better method is to use either CDMA or GSM/UMTS, and to avoid the Global setting completely.
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On item number 1 I would agree with you ignore my experience because even my friend who unlocks all kinds of phones for metro says it is a weird case. I have never received any unlcock cod yet it says "sim security unlocked" probably will be screwed up if I ever want to flash or reset it but whatever.
On number 2 I can't agree with you because I bought an at&t go card just for sh**ts and giggles and I have no problems, infact I can switch between the two while the phone is on, done many tests. But if anyone else experiences this issue I would like to know.
I have never heard an unlock like that. But could be... like an 'on air update'... Most times is a code or the frown upon methods (connect it to a PC or a box).
If any one wants to know, no it does not have GSM 3G for 850mhz band, not 3G with ATT and others in the world that uses that band. Tested it myself.
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I have never heard an unlock like that. But could be... like an 'on air update'... Most times is a code or the frown upon methods (connect it to a PC or a box).
If any one wants to know, no it does not have GSM 3G for 850mhz band, not 3G with ATT and others in the world that uses that band. Tested it myself.
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Even if you run at&t 3g it is much slower than verizon's. Either that or safari renders slower than s**t on brother's Icrap 3g. T mobile's is faster if you can find their 3g coverage, good luck.
PS I am still looking for internet connection settings for tmobile as I sold an unlocked imagio to my buddy and he can't get the data connection working.
does anyone ever solve de 3G problem with the 850 MHZ band... I live in Venezuela use movistar i ve the imagio sim unlocked can´t get 3G due to band restriction

Turbo Sim success unlock D3 Subsidy-locked

Hello!
Well, after so may time since I bought my phone I finally today was able to make my D3 to make/receive calls and sms.
So I would like to share my experience so may be helpfull to another friend around here, since by today, is the first time that could be confirmed that a subsidy+locked D3 is unlocked by a Turbo sim (the info around is about D2G that was the info tha I was following in order to try another turbosim after my previous failed attemp with other turbosim version), and my phone is in original Veri$*n version 590 rom.
So, in order to be detailed and helpfull:
My D3, was and until today, Subsidy+Locked after try 2 codes that was sold to me form an internet code seller well recognized and after weeks of try the other codes providers over the net, ALL of them have the same codes. If this is You case, You like me are in bad luck and by now seems that Turbosim is the only hope.
Seems that if the D3 was activated over Veri$*n network, None of this codes works because appears that Veri$*n change the internal code OTA at the time of first activation, so if You want to have a real unlocked D3, buy for one that NEVER will be activated so very probably you could unlock it by internet sellers codes or buy for a D3 that have been really UNLOCKED with a proper code of Veri$*n.
The version of turbosim that I already bought was exactly this (Ebay # Item number: 270686865877):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/27068686587...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_4125wt_1398
and I prepare my phone with this steps in order to get it working:
1) Made a factory reset form settings
2) I choose to root my phone and then made the fix for the Wrong UMTS signal indication
follow the info on this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326310
is Yellow transparent very thin and flexible and the package is ORANGE with a YELLOW big spot in front with the title: "Sim Unlock Card SmartPhone" (beware of the version because my previous turbosim that failed have the same title BUT was BLACK color with a Round Rubber cover over the chip and came in a BLACK package with the same title in RED characters and this BLACK turbosim DIDNT WORKS!), only the Yellow works.
By now I found in the seller store that It now have a new version that seems the same color but said 2011 version (the one that Iordered was 2010 version, but I almost sure that I received the 2011 version, but since I not sure I ordered both versions as spares, since during my tests I was almost sure that I damage my turbosim, but lucky was not), The Yellow turbosim package states that is compatible with 1500 diferent phone models, and that have capabilities to allow 3g data and fix to won't be out of signal when travel from one cell tower to another, so said that have 99% signal back automatically.... well, I will see in the followinbg days...
3) Then I put my local sim WITHOUT turbosim, and boot the phone (if your phone locks on android screen, bypass it by touch the 4 corners of the black background,so in the below corners of screen,just above the "buttons")
4) Go to wireless networks and set the phone for GSM/UMTS service, automatic and make an apn with the name only (in the original Veri$*n you will be not able to change mcc and mnc numbers since if You change when You save the phone delete the apn instead of save it)
5) Turn off, then remove sim and carefully put the turbosim in place and the slide the local sim over and in position (the gold rivets goes UP making contact with local sim contacts). I was in need of ligth bend over the steel belt of my D3 in order to allow put the Turbo sim with local sim above in position, AND in my case I slide the turbosim from botton to up and the sim in the other normal sim insert directin SINCE THE CHIP is somewhat tall for the steel slot of sim so, I prefer to do anything but force my turosim since it is fragile.
6) Turn on the phone and then the screen may change to tell your about autorize data roaming and I suggest You to allow it, in order to easy test of the turbosim connection and after 2-3minutes the network may be available.Try to make the process in a zone that You may be sure that have a good signal coverage from provider antennas.
7) The only issue by now is that since I not able to change APN mnc and mcc codes I not able to get any data connection, so I wonder if some friend could help me clarify if I flash another rom diferent from original Veri$*n, may be posible that I could change APN settings and save them to test if could be available data connection.
Please, excuse me by my long post, I hope that I dont bother, but I would like to share all the info, since I didnt like the short posts that have short partial info since makes the whole answer a ping-pong of posts.
Hope that may helps and best regards!
How do we know that this isn't some way to get people to buy your fake lock code.
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@tacosrdelicioso
well, if You may simply check on this site, you will found a lot of my previous posts about the troubles that I have with my D3, and in addition, I found ofensive Your suggestion because I never said that I sell anything, so you put conclusions over me and my post.
To friends around here, well, I continue my testing, and the happyness dont last too much... the main trouble is that the signal lost is NOT really recovered (as same in the D2G case).So,meanwhile, the phone is in coverage, at least voice and sms work fine, but as soon You move from your place and lost signal from the cell tower that You register at phone turn on, it lost signal and the only way by now is too put the sim on another phone and reboot, then move the local sim to the D3 with turbosim and turn on again, and it will be working again... BUT what a [email protected]!N in @ss!!!
Crap, of course the only real solution is have a D3 unlocked with Veri$on code in veri$on network coverage or unlock a D3 that never was activated over veri$on with internet sellers codes.
Any help will be welcome.Thanks
Best regards to all.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ale.android.apnmanager&feature=search_result
maybe this prog. can be helpful to change mnc and mcc, give it a try..
I have now droid 3 on the way to my country.
Seller say, that the phone was never out of box and never was activated.
So this phone is unlockable ?
The bootloader on the d3 is still locked and I'm not sure if anyone is working on unlocking it because of the bootstrap/ safestrap workarounds
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disconnecktie said:
The bootloader on the d3 is still locked and I'm not sure if anyone is working on unlocking it because of the bootstrap/ safestrap workarounds
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This discussion is in no way related to the phone's bootloader lock but rather the phone's subsidy lock (meaning that the SIM tray is locked to Verizon's/Vodafone SIM card and will not accept any other SIM).
Back to topic, thank you so much xaser for your findings. I'm only having 2 problems right now:
1st: I can't get rid of the R in the signal bars, so the phone thinks it's roaming when it actually isn't. I made sure I wasn't paying roaming charges (you can never be sure) by calling my carrier and asking about it, but apparently it's just the phone thinking it's roaming.
2nd: When I get to choose my network operator (settings / wireless and networks / Mobile Networks / Select network ) I can only select 2G services which to me sounds like I won't get 3G at all. This isn't a major problem for me since I don't have a data plan, but it will be an issue when I decide to sell the phone.
Also, I would like to ask if anyone can confirm that the device can ONLY be unlocked when connected to Verizon's network, for I have tried with 2 different unlock codes here in Argentina but had no luck with them (making me turn to the Turbo Sim option).
I would also like to note that the SIM model that Xaser suggested didn't work for me, but instead this one did
I hope the thread revival helps people under the same circumstances.
I'd suggest finding a way to get the phone back on Verizon temporarily so that a valid unlock code can be used. This would be achievable by finding a trusted friend with an account in good standing with Verizon, a line which has been active for longer than six months, then have them put the D3 on their line and get the code. They can easily switch back to their phone after unlocking the D3. I'm not sure if Verizon will require the D3 be on the line for six months, but I'm sure some sweet talking would help. I've heard some cases where people get their phones unlocked after a month or two, just because they are nice to customer service ;-)
Now, about some other things talked about here: it depends on which frequencies or 3G bands your carrier uses if you want to get the D3 to work on 3G. I don't know the names of them, but the D3 gets AT&T's 3G bands and 2G of course, but isn't compatible with T-Mobile's. If you look those up and compare them to your carrier's bands, you'll know whether you'll get 3G or not.
I'd like to share my own small note and ask a question too. My D3 is unlocked by VZW and works on T-Mobile, but it loses signal randomly (like it forgot my previous selections for preferred operator, and it always shows that operator will be found automatically, which makes it not work) and sometimes it has signal but no 3G. It could be from changing towers as mentioned above, but I'm still trying to figure out whether this problem is caused by my messing with APNdroid (which is used to turn off UMTS data connection in instances when it isn't necessary, like when connected to wifi, by changing APN settings), or if it has to do with the SIM moving or being bumped, or if it's simply resetting after I cycle power. I'm used to turning my phone off then back on whenever it starts lagging or having other performance issues, but I'm wondering if that may be causing issues with my network connection or settings.
If anyone has more clues or ideas, thanks. I hope my perspective has helped here as well
Guys I just had a friend who for a Verizon Droid 3 from The US... It was locked but had it unlocked here in my country via some "code" he bought... saying it is working perfect now unlocked...
Does it work that way or not... cuz seems the Verizon phones have lots of issues when it comes to.unlocking...
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BenSWoodruff said:
I'd suggest finding a way to get the phone back on Verizon temporarily so that a valid unlock code can be used. This would be achievable by finding a trusted friend with an account in good standing with Verizon, a line which has been active for longer than six months, then have them put the D3 on their line and get the code. They can easily switch back to their phone after unlocking the D3. I'm not sure if Verizon will require the D3 be on the line for six months, but I'm sure some sweet talking would help. I've heard some cases where people get their phones unlocked after a month or two, just because they are nice to customer service ;-)
Now, about some other things talked about here: it depends on which frequencies or 3G bands your carrier uses if you want to get the D3 to work on 3G. I don't know the names of them, but the D3 gets AT&T's 3G bands and 2G of course, but isn't compatible with T-Mobile's. If you look those up and compare them to your carrier's bands, you'll know whether you'll get 3G or not.
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Well I don't think I will be returning to the US any time soon, maybe around the end of next year. And the few friends I do have in the US are on Sprint so they wouldn't be able to give me a hand. I just want to know whether it is necessary to be within Verizon Network in order to have the phone code unlocked or if one can unlock it regardless of coverage overseas.
Also, regarding 3G, I hear what you are saying but my point is that since I am using a Turbo Sim to unlock my phone I am unsure whether the Turbo Sim will give me issues to get data at 3G speeds. The Droid 3 does indeed support Argentina's 3G bands (UMTS 850 and 1900).
Thank you all for your input.
TurbiSIM does no longer unlock my XT862. Used it successfully for about 3 months. It started with data communication errors for about a month.
I noticed that every time I went abroad and used the phone (even in flight mode), I had to reset it in order to unlock it with Turbosim. Now, total failure...
Later edit:
To my surprise, it works again! But with another SIM from a different service provider. The one that used to work is no longer working with TurboSIM.
Turbo sim works in my case
I had the same problem - hardlocked droid 3. I have tried all the way but there was no solution arround this. finaly turbo sim was the only way. now Phone works perfectly. no any problems at all.

[Q] 883 radio image and verizon

Hi my question is if I flashed the 883 radio image to my xt862 droid 3 will my phone still work on verizon as long as I do not put a gsm sim card in the phone. My phone is sim unlocked so it can work outside us with a sim but I would like for now the option of att prepaid like h2o or straight talk for $45 a month while in us and I have seen many people talking of how to flash 883 and phone works on att but nobody says if it still functions on verizon still. So I guess my main point to the question is if flash the radio image 883 will my phone still work as it does now with verizon but then if I pick up a prepaid sim card and put it in and select gsm for network it will function on the prepaid network till I remove it and then can I put the network settings back. The reason I ask it I still have 1yr and 2month till my contract is up with verizon and I would like to have the phone on att pre paid or straight talk after that to save money I love the phone but hate the cost of verizon and the data limits.
Thank you for any and all imput. Dennis
No but you can flash radios back and forth and change build.prop as needed and it seems to work.
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883 and verizon
Thank you for the quick response and it is as I feared. Lol I guess all I can do is get all the files and info I will need and wait till my contract is up b4 I do it I am stuck on verizon for another yr and 2 months then I will flash it so I can save money. Again thank you for the clarity on this
Actually, the answer is yes, the XT883 radio can be programmed with QPST using a service programming file with VZW authentication values and PRL and it functions in Global mode with full CDMA/EvDO service and can be switched via the Mobile Networks menu to GSM.
I had my D3 setup like this although it was not activated on VZW at the time.
cellzealot said:
Actually, the answer is yes, the XT883 radio can be programmed with QPST using a service programming file with VZW authentication values and PRL and it functions in Global mode with full CDMA/EvDO service and can be switched via the Mobile Networks menu to GSM.
I had my D3 setup like this although it was not activated on VZW at the time.
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I'd be very interested in doing this if you could help out with a link or something pointing that way. this is exactly what i want to do, but finding the info is proving very hard

[Q] Verizon Droid 3 on Straight Talk - is hacking required?

I have a Verizon Droid 3 that is currently activated with a standard plan through Verizon, and I live in the United States.
I'm considering moving to Straight Talk, but I'm seeing a lot of conflicting information regarding whether this is even possible, and if so, whether hacking/flashing/rooting the phone is required.
My understanding is that Straight Talk offers phones on the Verizon network, so it seems that I should be able to activate my current phone without any modifications unless Verizon has done something to the phone to explicitly prevent it.
In some of the threads, I see people trying to modify the phone to enable GSM and run on the AT&T network through Straight Talk, but I'm not sure why. Is this necessary? If not, it seems like an awful lot of work to me.
wkrick said:
I have a Verizon Droid 3 that is currently activated with a standard plan through Verizon, and I live in the United States.
I'm considering moving to Straight Talk, but I'm seeing a lot of conflicting information regarding whether this is even possible, and if so, whether hacking/flashing/rooting the phone is required.
My understanding is that Straight Talk offers phones on the Verizon network, so it seems that I should be able to activate my current phone without any modifications unless Verizon has done something to the phone to explicitly prevent it.
In some of the threads, I see people trying to modify the phone to enable GSM and run on the AT&T network through Straight Talk, but I'm not sure why. Is this necessary? If not, it seems like an awful lot of work to me.
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Yes, the Droid 3 works on Straight Talk as long as the ESN is clean. You buy an activation code on their website and activate; Here to use Verizon's CDMA network, no phone modification required. Just choose CDMA and have your phone's MEID ready (The A0000etc number from under the battery).
If you choose to go the AT&T/T-Mobile BYOP SIM route, you have to root and change the build.prop and flash the XT883 (Chinese Milestone 3) radio to unlock US GSM networks. Verizon has an MNC ban on US GSM networks, such as AT&T and T-Mobile.
Thank you for the clear explanation and the link to the Straight Talk BYOP page.
And to add on the 883 radio, you'll have to buy a GSM unlock code. unlock4moto does pretty good.

[Q] Verizon LG G2 GSM Support

Hello All,
I have been thinking about traveling to Japan this coming year; I have looked at Verizon's International plan, and it seems like they are very pricey.
I have heard that the VS980 has GSM support, with no LTE, which is fine. I have looked into the h20 network, as they have exceptional prices for their international plan.
I have googled it and have gotten mixed answers, so I came here. I have a h20 sim card, and it pulls the APNs, but does not get any service. Is it that I am using a custom rom?
Thanks for the help in advance! :laugh:
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Please someone answer this. I'm in a similar boat.
I'm on the stock verizon ROM. I have a Piranha mobile sim card. I am testing the setup in the US to verify it works. It connects to the T-mobile/Piranha voice and sms network, but data is not working.
Their setup instructions call for setting the apn to openroamer.com, but no mention on the mnc or the mcc values. If I just set the apn to openroamer.com I'm able to save and select it, but as soon as I change the mnc or mcc values to t-mobile the apn disappears after I save. Do I need to set the mnc and mcc values to something specific? I tried to track down exactly what they do, with no luck.
I see mention in another thread that Verizon locks the phones to be unable to connect to other US domestic networks. They also mention that once I'm overseas I'll be fine. I'm skeptical.
I was thinking of going to the t-mobile store to see if I could borrow a sim card to confirm it's a firmware issue. I would rather not root at this point. Any other courses of action?
Thanks for shedding any light.
buttercm said:
Please someone answer this. I'm in a similar boat.
I'm on the stock verizon ROM. I have a Piranha mobile sim card. I am testing the setup in the US to verify it works. It connects to the T-mobile/Piranha voice and sms network, but data is not working.
Their setup instructions call for setting the apn to openroamer.com, but no mention on the mnc or the mcc values. If I just set the apn to openroamer.com I'm able to save and select it, but as soon as I change the mnc or mcc values to t-mobile the apn disappears after I save. Do I need to set the mnc and mcc values to something specific? I tried to track down exactly what they do, with no luck.
I see mention in another thread that Verizon locks the phones to be unable to connect to other US domestic networks. They also mention that once I'm overseas I'll be fine. I'm skeptical.
I was thinking of going to the t-mobile store to see if I could borrow a sim card to confirm it's a firmware issue. I would rather not root at this point. Any other courses of action?
Thanks for shedding any light.
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It turns out to be a activation error for me, after I correctly activated the sim, it worked! (silly me!)
For your problem, I looked on your carriers website/ help websites and there are no values except the APN.
You might need a data plan active. I would try using other carriers, because for me the h20 sim worked with data.
Verizon has no control over what network you go on either, FCC has a couple laws that prevent from Verizon doing that except exclude the hardware needed to connect to other networks.
Sorry I could not help.
I popped my Aio Wireless (AT&T) SIM from my Nexus 4 into my G2 and after a little APN tweaking I had HSPA+ working with no issues. It is my understanding if you have AT&T Band 4 LTE (limited markets) and the correct service providor, it will even connect 4G/LTE on AT&T networks. I swapped my Verizon SIM back in and removed the APN's and all was well on Verizon again. I am stock (KitKat) and rooted with only a few few Xposed modules installed, no custom ROM.
It sounds like, from reading the posts above, the Verizon LG-G2 IS a World Phone and should function straight on from stock on a UK provider like Three just by purchasing a sim and plugging it in then configuring the APN settings !
The problem is that when my Susan went just this morning to a Three store in London, the guy there told her that her Verizon LG-G2 was LOCKED to Verizon network only, and that she would have to do something like obtain an unlock code because the phone would not work on any other provider until she did that.
Verizon's International folks told us earlier that the phone would work fine, given GSM frequency issue restrictions, overseas and there was no need for any UnLock proceedure or code.
Does she just need to find a competent tech at a different Three store ?
Or is she going to be unable to play Ingress the whole two weeks she is over there in England and Scotland ?
Update...both Three and Vodaphone folks in London have now told her that the Verizon LG-G2 is carrier locked and cannot be used without Verizon unlocking it on any other network. So, Verizon was wrong and she is limited to WiFi only for the next two weeks ?
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Update...both Three and Vodaphone folks in London have now told her that the Verizon LG-G2 is carrier locked and cannot be used without Verizon unlocking it on any other network. So, Verizon was wrong and she is limited to WiFi only for the next two weeks ?
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No global mode Verizon phones are carrier locked.
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It is very odd. We tried it on a T-Mobile sim over here before she left, I am pretty sure, and it just worked. Still, over in London Three & Vodaphone say it is locked and useless on their networks and their sims don't work.
Maybe it is subsidy-locked ?
Maybe they just didn't set the APN and data settings right at the stores ?
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