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?
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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.
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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.
Does one need to unlock the Tmobile version to get it to work on other carriers including verizon or sprint?
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You have to unlock to use the tmobile note 4 on att.
Pretty sure you can't use it on verizon or sprint.
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It works on smaller carriers however like cricket, etc.
Just wondering is all, thanks
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Yeah, the bands are different on verizon and sprint.
Here's people talking about trying tmobile Sims on sprint note 4s:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2936975
Heavy Metal said:
Does one need to unlock the Tmobile version to get it to work on other carriers including verizon or sprint?
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Android_Monsters said:
You have to unlock to use the tmobile note 4 on att.
Pretty sure you can't use it on verizon or sprint.
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It works on smaller carriers however like cricket, etc.
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As long as you own the phone. (not financed), T-Mobile is required to give you the "unnlock" code for your SIM at no charge. The little stipulation in this is that you have to have owned it for 40 days (I believe).
Cricket is an excellent option btw. :good:
Hey all,
I recently picked up a Note 5 for the Wisconsin carrier Cellcom as their network is great up here. However, unlike pretty much every Note 5 I've seen (including the US Cellular Note 5 which has the same model number), the option to put the phone in "global" mode is missing. I popped an AT&T SIM in it and it didn't give me any issues about unlocking the device, but It looks like global mode is hidden. Anyone know of a way to enable it? Thanks!
Did the phone work on At&t once you put the sim card in? It's supposed to be international for phones using the CDMA bandwidths. For GSM bandwidths you'd have to use the one that ends with an I. The Australian version. I do have a question though. I am trying to see if that phone is allowed to work on Verizon's network. Do you think you could PM me the phones ESN or MEID so I can ask Verizon before I buy the phone? I really want to be able to root it but still have Verizon.
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Or you can check for me. Just follow this link and put in the ESN or the other to see if it would be allowed to work on Verizon. As far as I know the only one Verizon says no too is Sprint. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/estore/certifieddevice/cd..
Hello Everyone, I am looking at getting a note 8. I have T-mobile and am wondering if I can use any 950 and put T-mobile software on it and be able to use all the T-mobile features. I ask because I have a note 4 that was Verizon I could use it on T-mobile but was unable to use the hotspot since it always tried to activate the Verizon hotspot. I had to get a T-mobile board for it to use it. I don't want to get the wrong 950 any input would be appreciated
Yes.
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Hello Everyone, I am looking at getting a note 8. I have T-mobile and am wondering if I can use any 950 and put T-mobile software on it and be able to use all the T-mobile features. I ask because I have a note 4 that was Verizon I could use it on T-mobile but was unable to use the hotspot since it always tried to activate the Verizon hotspot. I had to get a T-mobile board for it to use it. I don't want to get the wrong 950 any input would be appreciated
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You won't need to flash T-Mo firmware. They're all the same firmware. It will automatically provision for whichever SIM you put in it.
Looking to see if somebody can help me with my issue which is I can no longer get RCS activated in messages, its not even an option to activate "chat feature not available for this device / you carrier does not currently support this feature." I came from op 6t where it worked just fine going all the way back where there was a manual option to activate it. When I to the pixel it worked than as I was unenrolling from beta messages it got screwed up. Talked to google whom said talk to att whom were completely clueless to what RCS is. There is a ticket out there with next level IT so we will see but am wondering if there something I should do or somebody that I should escolate to. BTW went back to 6th and no luck either.
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I'm in the same boat... I've tried all of the troubleshooting tricks...no avail... I've had my phone for more than 8 days as well.
Im having the same issue i had an unlocked 3xl on t-mobile switched to att no it doesn't work
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Im having the same issue i had an unlocked 3xl on t-mobile switched to att no it doesn't work
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Same here, which is totally bs, as my lg-v30 could deal with rcs just fine on att.
In the same boat as well. Following for any resolution
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Found the answer. You need a new sim from AT&T. There is an issue with the 5g sim cards that came with the Pixel 5's so have AT&T send you a new one or get a newer one from the store. Not sure how to tell if the new sim card is the right one though.
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In the same boat as well. Following for any resolution
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Found the answer. You need a new sim from AT&T. There is an issue with the 5g sim cards that came with the Pixel 5's so have AT&T send you a new one or get a newer one from the store. Not sure how to tell if the new sim card is the right one though.
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Where did you find this answer and did it work ?
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Found the answer. You need a new sim from AT&T. There is an issue with the 5g sim cards that came with the Pixel 5's so have AT&T send you a new one or get a newer one from the store. Not sure how to tell if the new sim card is the right one though.
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Getting a new sim did not resolve the issue
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Getting a new sim did not resolve the issue
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Actually it did work i guess it just took time to register i just went into the messaging app and it activated
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Actually it did work i guess it just took time to register i just went into the messaging app and it activated
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Good to hear.
I just got a replacement Pixel 5 today as my original phone's proximity sensor was defective. This one was shipped by AT&T vs from a store. On this phone RCS works with the sim it came with.
You can trick it by putting someone else's sim card into your phone from a different carrier. Activate RCS with the alternate sim card in your phone. Then switch back to your sim card.
having the same issue on my Samsung Note 10+, it was okay two weeks ago but now it doesnt work anymore on both samsung messages and google messages