I've been reading many threads and I even called my service provider, Ting, which uses Sprint's network and phones, to see if they can verify if the HTC One's sim card is unlocked.
The lady I spoke to sounded very novice so I couldn't believe anything she said.
I even called MetroPCS and the guy I spoke to, who too sounded novice, just did what I did on MetroPCS's website and checked the compatibility here:
http://www.metropcs.com/images/opentext/BYOD/index.html
And told me I would be able to use my HTC One with MetroPCS.
Now my question:
Do you guys think I can use my HTC One with MetroPCS? That includes data, mms and LTE. I know there is radio band differences that might not allow this; which is why I'm coming here to get informed before buying the SIM card from MetroPCS.
Thank you.
Take ting cuz there just like sprint ..rather than metro pcs ..that case just sell your one and get a decent metro phone that can take full advantage of there network
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It looks like it has a SIM card, is new to Sprint? I guess it don't matter as no one else uses the same frequency as Sprint. I did not think they had them. Charging the battery now and was wondering how the switchover from the old EVO 4G to the One will go. I saw some popups on the EVO yesterday that looked like they were messing with my account. Was wondering if both phones would work for a time or if I call and activate the new one. I’m guessing call to activate but just thought I’d ask and see.
Found the Sprint Upgrade Instructions. Wish they both had SIM cards I could just swap.
You have to call to activate with sprint unless they have a new automated setup now. *2 is all you need though.
The sim card is specific to just lte its included in all lte CDMA phones now. The activation process only requires the serial number for ur phone, I'd recommend checking on the phone itself instead of the box as some evo lte units came with the wrong box, after u have the number u can call via a different phone or do an online activation
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luigi311 said:
The sim card is specific to just lte its included in all lte CDMA phones now. The activation process only requires the serial number for ur phone, I'd recommend checking on the phone itself instead of the box as some evo lte units came with the wrong box, after u have the number u can call via a different phone or do an online activation
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The SIM Card is not just specific to LTE. The Sprint ONE is also a "World Phone" meaning it works for voice and data over seas. Most likely it has been guessed that it has GSM 900/1800mhz capabilities.
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The SIM Card is not just specific to LTE. The Sprint ONE is also a "World Phone" meaning it works for voice and data over seas. Most likely it has been guessed that it has GSM 900/1800mhz capabilities.
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It might be a world phone but it could be different between CDMA carriers and GSM carriers
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I'm not sure if I'm in the right section for this or not but anyways, I have an HTC One from Sprint and I stopped paying the bill. (I'm aware this is bad for your credit.) I'm wondering if it's possible to switch it over to MetroPCS or some other prepaid carrier. If there is any way to do so I would really appreciate the feedback.
I think you're SOL until you square up with Sprint.
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I believe they "deactivate" your phone once you stop paying the bill, sorry bud, I think he is right, your pretty much SOL on that one
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Read my reply to your other post.....
Pay your bill
1. Decide which prepaid is best for you...example boost unlimited or metro pcs see which has better coverage in your area..
2.Find out who can do the flash for you call around several places see whos most experienced
3.Get a donar phone once you decided on a carrier boost/incognito metro/??? with the account on the phone.
4.Get your phone flashed
5.save money..
pay your bill or you wont have any phone service....!!!
Flash it to Page Plus, Its verizon towers and coverage without the crazy bill, I have a full guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601943
Hey guys, I've searched Google and the forums and I couldn't find my answer. I apologize if I overlooked anything.
I'm on Verizon and I understand that GSM phones cannot work with CDMA which made me bummed out since this phone is what I really want to use. I was even planning on going to a different carrier but decided not to.
Anyway, at Best Buy a mobile associate told me that as long as the phone supports Verizon's LTE bands, I can just slip in Verizon's sim card and I'll be able to use the phone. Now I told him that I'm sure he was wrong about it and he insisted that it's a fact and wouldn't change his mind about it at all.
So basically, since the Sony Xperia Z1 supports Verizon's LTE bands, can I just pop in a Verizon sim card and everything will work?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, but you cannot simply slip a Verizon Sim card into a GSM phone and expect it to work 100%. You may get LTE but I don't believe you'll get anything else (such as phone calling capabilities and what not).
The Best Buy associate is only half right. It's unfortunate because it's guys like him that make us look like we don't know what we're talking about (I'm am employee as well).
Good luck though! At this point, Verizon can offer all the LTE they want, they can't provide customers with all the amazing phones that are available. The Nexus 5 will be another big deal breaker for Verizon customers, as it won't fully with with Verizon either.
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Hello everyone,
I want to to know exactly how I can implement this to my HTC one however what I've been told is that what ever Sprint devices they have sold will not able to work on this new upgrade.
I've been chatting back and fourth with an employee and he says it's a gsm based 4g LTE that's works on hspa or something that uses 1900mhz bandwidth. With that said will I be able to go ahead and convert to what my carrier uses?
Another note, I've successfully SIM unlocked but haven't had a SIM to try it out if it is unlocked, in doing the unlock will I be able to utilize this update to my carriers data speeds? All the employee said as of right now Sprint branded devices are not able to be used with the upgraded network and it uses a gsm based 4g that uses 1900mhz bands. Quite a few people are pissed about this but their normal users and do not know about root and everything associated with it, to include SIM unlocking.
Another thing the employee mentioned was they are now selling HTC one m7 and m8 that are able to utilize the network, he says they are "generic" and Verizon, what I'm thinking that they are just global versions of the device, so who ever got Sprint branded phones are screwed cause they can't upgrade to the new network.
I am hoping I can use this new found boost in data speeds locally!!
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Hello everyone,
I want to to know exactly how I can implement this to my HTC one however what I've been told is that what ever Sprint devices they have sold will not able to work on this new upgrade.
I've been chatting back and fourth with an employee and he says it's a gsm based 4g LTE that's works on hspa or something that uses 1900mhz bandwidth. With that said will I be able to go ahead and convert to what my carrier uses?
Another note, I've successfully SIM unlocked but haven't had a SIM to try it out if it is unlocked, in doing the unlock will I be able to utilize this update to my carriers data speeds? All the employee said as of right now Sprint branded devices are not able to be used with the upgraded network and it uses a gsm based 4g that uses 1900mhz bands. Quite a few people are pissed about this but their normal users and do not know about root and everything associated with it, to include SIM unlocking.
Another thing the employee mentioned was they are now selling HTC one m7 and m8 that are able to utilize the network, he says they are "generic" and Verizon, what I'm thinking that they are just global versions of the device, so who ever got Sprint branded phones are screwed cause they can't upgrade to the new network.
I am hoping I can use this new found boost in data speeds locally!!
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County? City? State? You provided no information here. Also from the sounds of it NO you can not convert your phone. The bands 4G uses are limited by the hardware in them, if you bought a SPRINT CDMA phone in a foreign county no one screwed anyone except you screwing yourself. You should have bought the global version directly from HTC.
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County? City? State? You provided no information here. Also from the sounds of it NO you can not convert your phone. The bands 4G uses are limited by the hardware in them, if you bought a SPRINT CDMA phone in a foreign county no one screwed anyone except you screwing yourself. You should have bought the global version directly from HTC.
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Thanks.
I'm not in the states I'm located in Guam, I'm aware of the hardware limitations, but I'm wondering if the device will be able to pick up signal. I believe my carrier will be using hsdpa bands at 1900mhz and I'm under the impression that the Sprint use those
I am screwed as well as others that have gotten Sprint branded devices here, I feel for them but those people are normal users, that don't know rooting and what associated with it. I don't feel too bad about having this device at all, it's been working great, I was just waiting for my carrier to bring out something 3G data.
I was really banking on having it be able to get the upgraded speeds, and maybe help others who are on the same boat as me.
Thanks again!
Greetings!
I purchased a Nexus 6 from T-Mobile and have used it interchangeably on both T-Mobile and Verizon without issue. Well, the phone has no issues, but the networks do. I just moved to a building where I get ZERO Verizon coverage and ZERO T-Mobile coverage. T-Mobile will eventually fix this with WiFi calling, I think, but to my great surprise Sprint seems to have service here! My coworker's S5 on Sprint works just fine.
So, I'm interested in trying out the Nexus 6 on a Sprint prepaid plan for a month to see what the service is like. Has anyone tried using the Nexus 6 on Sprint prepaid, Virgin Mobile, Boost, etc? It would be awesome to go buy a SIM card at Walmart or something and try it out for a month. Curious to know if anyone has any experience with this, though, I think it's a bit of a niche situation
-Collin-
I don't see it being an issue. You would get the sim and have to activate on their network. The cdma part has to be provisioned for phone calls. Ting is an mvno of sprint. https://ting.com/blog/device-update/
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i believe only google play or motorola will work,at least that's what ting and android police say
It all depends if the IMIE is on file. Or if they will add it for you. My apologies, I didn't catch the TMO part earlier. But I read some got the TMO version activated on Sprint. So it's possible the IMIE was sent to sprint along with the Playstore versions as well.
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