Guys,
I have a question. I am in the market for upgrading my Motorola Photon. Its right timing for Motorola to launch Moto X. I am currently with Sprint but I may switch to Straight Talk soon.
If I buy Off contract Moto X on Sprint, can I use it on Stright Talk?
Thank you.
No.
ohwut said:
No.
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Why not? Doesn't the Moto X support LTE bands that AT&T and Straight Talk uses? It also has SIM card slot right?
Anybody here who can help?
infomadness said:
Why not? Doesn't the Moto X support LTE bands that AT&T and Straight Talk uses? It also has SIM card slot right?
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Not LTE, just HSPA+. It will work fine, just not with LTE.
icase81 said:
Not LTE, just HSPA+. It will work fine, just not with LTE.
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Are you sure Sprint Moto X will work? I thought sprint locks their Moto X's?
It‘s sim locked
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Lazybox said:
It‘s sim locked
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Does anyone know how the sim lock actually works? I have bought new Sprint Moto X recently from ebay. I live in Europe and the phone wasn't activated yet. I can't use any local sim, but what's strange is that I have called to Sprint support and don't have my phone's IMEI in their DB, so I suspect that the lock is just a software lock on the phone itself. Is there any chance that the lock can be bypassed by flashing a different ROM?
Any update on this? Thank you
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Has anyone had any problems, or even gotten an unlocked Moto X on MetroPCS? I searched everywhere, but couldn't find anything. I know that Metro has your own BYOD program in DFW and other cities, but is that ONLY for their phones that are listed? Any info on the subject would be much appreciated.
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Has anyone had any problems, or even gotten an unlocked Moto X on MetroPCS? I searched everywhere, but couldn't find anything. I know that Metro has your own BYOD program in DFW and other cities, but is that ONLY for their phones that are listed? Any info on the subject would be much appreciated.
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it's not officially supported.
Metro pcs is part of t Mobile now. If you bring over an unlocked gsm device I think they even give you a $50 rebate. Friend of mine did it with a Puerto Rico moto x. All on t mobiles network if you do it.
sleepyguy007 said:
Metro pcs is part of t Mobile now. If you bring over an unlocked gsm device I think they even give you a $50 rebate. Friend of mine did it with a Puerto Rico moto x. All on t mobiles network if you do it.
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Anyone here have any experience at all with the Moto X on Metro firsthand?
moto x on sale dec 2 ,
thetacoking2 said:
Anyone here have any experience at all with the Moto X on Metro firsthand?
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was also interested in moto x for metropcs . anyone here got first hand knowledge ?
I know this thread is several months old but I had an unlocked Moto X activated on metro today. So far everything is working well. It shows that I have 4G LTE. I have tested calls and data using both the 4G and wifi connections. I am using an unlocked GSM Moto X.
MOTO X on Metro PCS
bkdg100 said:
was also interested in moto x for metropcs . anyone here got first hand knowledge ?
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I also have just had a MOTO X on Metro PCS. I ordered the Phone, and also the Metro PCS Sim Cards for $10(plus tax) from their website. Installed the sim card, and called *228. They ask for the IMEI# which doesn't show up in their system. I told them it was an unlocked phone. They input the serial, and Metro Sim # and it's working fine.
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I also have just had a MOTO X on Metro PCS. I ordered the Phone, and also the Metro PCS Sim Cards for $10(plus tax) from their website. Installed the sim card, and called *228. They ask for the IMEI# which doesn't show up in their system. I told them it was an unlocked phone. They input the serial, and Metro Sim # and it's working fine.
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Hopefully you get this, i know its really old. but does everything work properly for you? sending/ Recieving SMS/MMS ? Picture mail ect?
amgates said:
Hopefully you get this, i know its really old. but does everything work properly for you? sending/ Recieving SMS/MMS ? Picture mail ect?
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I'm still using my xt1053 on Metropcs. I lost all data after the LP update but fixed it with a new Apn. Otherwise I've had no issues in the last 18+ months. (no issues with the service, I have all kinds of issues with the phone itself after updating.)
Spdfreak34 said:
I'm still using my xt1053 on Metropcs. I lost all data after the LP update but fixed it with a new Apn. Otherwise I've had no issues in the last 18+ months. (no issues with the service, I have all kinds of issues with the phone itself after updating.)
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ok because im debating getting an unlocked moto x for metro..
BaconDrips said:
it's not officially supported.
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I use it on MetroPCS, no problems at all.
Essentially the title. I'm looking at potentially doing Straight Talk with the Moto X, and I'm wondering if it would be better to go with the ATT version, or with an unlocked edition such as TMo or the GSM Dev edition. My understanding is that the ATT one would need to be unlocked first, but are there any other differences I should be aware of?
Also, can someone outline the process of setting up the phone for Straight Talk?
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Essentially the title. I'm looking at potentially doing Straight Talk with the Moto X, and I'm wondering if it would be better to go with the ATT version, or with an unlocked edition such as TMo or the GSM Dev edition. My understanding is that the ATT one would need to be unlocked first, but are there any other differences I should be aware of?
Also, can someone outline the process of setting up the phone for Straight Talk?
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Using AT&T MotoX currently with Straight Talk AT&T. I would have preferred T-Mo's version so I could unlock the bootloader. But they both work in AT&T Straight talk (friend has the unlocked T-Mo version and it works on his). I can't say for sure if AT&T MotoX works with Straight Talk T-Mo LTE, but it should at least get their HSPA signals.
zoome9 said:
Using AT&T MotoX currently with Straight Talk AT&T. I would have preferred T-Mo's version so I could unlock the bootloader. But they both work in AT&T Straight talk (friend has the unlocked T-Mo version and it works on his). I can't say for sure if AT&T MotoX works with Straight Talk T-Mo LTE, but it should at least get their HSPA signals.
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That's good to know.
Is there any extra steps involved in using the ATT phone vs the T-Mo phone with (ATT) Straight Talk? I've heard it has to be unlocked first which either requires $30 or rooting the phone.
F22Rapture said:
That's good to know.
Is there any extra steps involved in using the ATT phone vs the T-Mo phone with (ATT) Straight Talk? I've heard it has to be unlocked first which either requires $30 or rooting the phone.
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If you get the ATT Moto X, you have to use the ATT straight talk unless you unlock the phone to use Tmobiles towers. That's how I understand it.
I just activated my Moto X on ATT straight talk 2 weeks ago. No issues so far and I get 4g LTE service in my city.
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If you get the ATT Moto X, you have to use the ATT straight talk unless you unlock the phone to use Tmobiles towers. That's how I understand it.
I just activated my Moto X on ATT straight talk 2 weeks ago. No issues so far and I get 4g LTE service in my city.
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Do OTA updates come normally on Straight Talk? As in, through ATT's network (if you're on ATT ST)
F22Rapture said:
Do OTA updates come normally on Straight Talk? As in, through ATT's network (if you're on ATT ST)
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They do. I have the tmo X running off of straight talks att Sim card. It picked up the 4.4 ota within 5 minutes of being on the network.
For op. I'd recommend the T-Mobile version just for the fact that it's factory unlocked. You don't have to worry whose towers you're using on straight talk since you're able to pick up LTE on with one as long as there's signal.
Second reason, you don't have all the carrier bloat and crap. I personally think it looks cleaner without the at&t apps.
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Straight talk sim
Straight Talk says they don't supply the nano sim needed for the Moto X. What do you guys recommend doing if I want to go with Straight talk. I have the TM version of the X.
tonyguy2000 said:
Straight Talk says they don't supply the nano sim needed for the Moto X. What do you guys recommend doing if I want to go with Straight talk. I have the TM version of the X.
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I bought a cutter from amazon. It was $13, but it made a perfect cut. If you're going to use scissors, I'd recommend downloading a template and that you have steady hands.
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tonyguy2000 said:
Straight Talk says they don't supply the nano sim needed for the Moto X. What do you guys recommend doing if I want to go with Straight talk. I have the TM version of the X.
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I used scissors to cut , its fairly easy and it's free.
chrstndsgnr said:
I bought a cutter from amazon. It was $13, but it made a perfect cut. If you're going to use scissors, I'd recommend downloading a template and that you have steady hands.
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So buy the micro sim that Straight talk sells? I'm with TM right now
tonyguy2000 said:
So buy the micro sim that Straight talk sells? I'm with TM right now
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u still need to cut from the micro sim to nano size
skylancer said:
u still need to cut from the micro sim to nano size
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Yes, I understand, thanks.
tonyguy2000 said:
So buy the micro sim that Straight talk sells? I'm with TM right now
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You can go with any simcard you want. Mine was one of the original regular Sims from when they started the byod almost two years ago
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I got sprint Moto X with bad ESP, Can I reflash/unlock it to use with t-Mobile/At&T.
Thanks a lot
I may be wrong...but I think you're blacklisted in the US on any carrier.
Sorry...poor purchase.
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dingstudy said:
I got sprint Moto X with bad ESP, Can I reflash/unlock it to use with t-Mobile/At&T.
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Type the ESN here
http://swappa.com/esn
If it shows up as a bad esn, then the ESN is in the database and you aren't going to be able to use it on any of the major US carriers without having to do something illegal by altering the ESN.
dingstudy said:
I got sprint Moto X with bad ESP, Can I reflash/unlock it to use with t-Mobile/At&T.
Thanks a lot
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Try cricket flashing it. I optained the MSL and unlocked the bootloader on my sprint moto x and I've had it fully opened in qpst. I imagine at the point that I'm at I could cricket flash mine...
dingstudy said:
I got sprint Moto X with bad ESP, Can I reflash/unlock it to use with t-Mobile/At&T.
Thanks a lot
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Yes you can flash it to page plus ntelos cricket selected but AT&T or t mobile no because those are gsm and the SIM slot for the coma phones are for lte only not cdma at least in the United States. Yes i flash phones so yes there's still hope
Currently have an unlocked MotoG, have MotoX coming soon. On the TMobile $30 prepaid plan if it matters.
Is it simply a matter of moving the sim to the X and it will work automatically or do I have to call and go through some shenanigans with TMobile?
Curious, may want to use the G for work then the X for home life.
BobbaLouie said:
Currently have an unlocked MotoG, have MotoX coming soon. On the TMobile $30 prepaid plan if it matters.
Is it simply a matter of moving the sim to the X and it will work automatically or do I have to call and go through some shenanigans with TMobile?
Curious, may want to use the G for work then the X for home life.
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If by any chance you forget, the G uses Micro-SIM while the X requires Nano-SIM.
BobbaLouie said:
Currently have an unlocked MotoG, have MotoX coming soon. On the TMobile $30 prepaid plan if it matters.
Is it simply a matter of moving the sim to the X and it will work automatically or do I have to call and go through some shenanigans with TMobile?
Curious, may want to use the G for work then the X for home life.
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Well it will work if you cut it down. But I'd advise against it, cause I did that and now the sim is stuck since the tray won't eject.
I got mine out via two safety pins, one to put in the hole and one to pry it open.
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If by any chance you forget, the G uses Micro-SIM while the X requires Nano-SIM.
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Crap, did not know that. Seems strange?
Thinking of getting the Moto X pure edition. For Verizon. Is this an unlock version like dev version of the phone? and theres a selection for unlock sim choice. Does that mean I can take it to any carrier? Thanks for any reply in advance.
1. It is carrier unlocked, but not boot loader unlocked. You can request a code from moto for that.
2. When I ordered my pure edition, the only option I saw was a T-Mobile Sim, though I've heard others say they got a different Sims installed.
3. I don't know how many carriers the PE works on, but it's more than just T-Mobile. And as for Verizon, I don't know, sorry.
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Thinking of getting the Moto X pure edition. For Verizon. Is this an unlock version like dev version of the phone? and theres a selection for unlock sim choice. Does that mean I can take it to any carrier? Thanks for any reply in advance.
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I would ask someone who has Verizon to let you use their SIM card to see what service you get. Band 4 is VZW's "XLTE" band, which the PE supports. You won't get band 13, since the PE lacks that hardware. You might be able to pick band 4 though.
Unlikely that Verizon would activate a Pure on their network, so while you might get some LTE data you'll never have voice calling.
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why does it have to be on Verizon?
I'm using my Pure Edition (XT1095) with Straight Talk (AT&T compatible SIM) with no issues and it gets about 15-20 MBs down with LTE within a 60-70 mile radius for me. I get good coverage and not have to deal with BS contracts.
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Unlikely that Verizon would activate a Pure on their network, so while you might get some LTE data you'll never have voice calling.
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This.
Verizon's network isn't like GSM networks where you can just pop your SIM in practically any phone and be done with it. They have to physically activate the phone on their network, and they won't if it's not their device. Your options are to either get a Verizon branded Moto X, or use the Pure on AT&T, TMo, or one of the many GSM MVNOs.