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Imagio sim card master confusion....

I called VZW and got my unlock code, and I have unlocked it so that I can use another Sims, but while the other Sims is on the phone, or even without a Sims card I can still make phone calls. This is a problem as I unlocked the phone so that I could use Sims on India, where I'm traveling in 2 days...tips?

A call to VZW clarified my questions. While on CDMA inside USA the phone does not use the SIM card, with a T-Mobile Sims card on the phone, I switch to GSM and the phone inmedially registered the T-Mobile card and new number. If I happend to be abroad, and I have my Verizon/Vodaphone Sims inside, the CDMA network will then use the Sim to register on the network.
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So how does Verizon give out this unlock code? I have an Imagio but I whodinied it and have it on metroPCS. I would like to unlock the phone to use AT&T or T-Mobile.

Call global support and tell them you will be going overseas. They give you the 8 digit unlock code, you enter it. Poof. I can use my neighboor's AT&T SIM and be her .
You do not need the SIM in the US to make calls on Verizon.

y0himba said:
Call global support and tell them you will be going overseas. They give you the 8 digit unlock code, you enter it. Poof. I can use my neighboor's AT&T SIM and be her .
You do not need the SIM in the US to make calls on Verizon.
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Even if I don't have the Imagio activated with Verizon? Is the password different for each phone? How do you enter this password? You dial it in?

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m4f1050 said:
Even if I don't have the Imagio activated with Verizon? Is the password different for each phone? How do you enter this password? You dial it in?
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Yes they are all different, they generate the code from your IMEI ( kind of like a cars VIN number ). *#06# will give you the IMEI.

Just tell them you are going abroad and not using Vodafone and that's it. 800-711-8300 Option 2.
IMEI is under Start/Settings/System/Device Information/ Version Tab
You enter the 8 digit code under
Start/Settings/Personal/Security
Good Luck!

They denied it, they said I needed to have the $29.99 plan plus the $39.99 unlimited data plan. WTH???
Any other alternative?

cellfreak said:
Yes they are all different, they generate the code from your IMEI ( kind of like a cars VIN number ). *#06# will give you the IMEI.
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*#06# didn't do anything, even tried the "TALK" afterwards, nothing, nada.
Any other trick in getting the IMEI?

Who did you buy it from, who is your carrier? You probably should call your carrier if Verizon won't help you.

bastukee said:
Who did you buy it from, who is your carrier? You probably should call your carrier if Verizon won't help you.
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I figured it out, had to switch to GSM mode before dialing the *#06#
Im boricua also, and have the Imagio on metroPCS, trying to get GSM working when I go to PR I can call out with same phone.

You *DO* have to have a qualifying Verizon account. I asked and the minimum account you need is the $29.99 and you also need the $39.99 unlimited data plan addon. Too much IMHO. If you have the Imagio on another network (like I do) then here is a service which is in our pocket's reach...I submitted my IMEI and will post results as soon as I get my unlock code.
Code:
http://whitestone.unlock-now.com/sim-unlock-Verizon-HTC-Imagio/

m4f1050 said:
So how does Verizon give out this unlock code? I have an Imagio but I whodinied it and have it on metroPCS. I would like to unlock the phone to use AT&T or T-Mobile.
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Hey would you please help me whodini my hTC Imagio to cricket as well?
PLEASE

LOL! Whodini is a metroPCS flashing tool, not sure if Cricket uses the same software. Try calling Cricket to see if they will add the MEID of the phone to their network or if you actually have to take it in to one of their stores to have it done. I can guide you how to provision it once the MEID is on their netowrk...

I am looking for the data settings for T-mobile. Can anyone help?

While I was abroad in India, I used my company's T-Mobile Sims card, from which I send SMS and also used voice but no internet as I had my data OFF, what I did not know was that they still charged my Verizon account 16 bucks of data fees. Apparently since the phone is global it still was recognized on the India network as it was trying to connect to their network, in other words, just the fact that the phone was trying to connect to their antennas counted as data transfer!!! I rather pay for unlimited international data plan next time I'm abroad and it would have being the same amount of money...sucky

[Q] How come my O2x is unlocked?

Okay, so I'm pretty sure when I bought this phone with contract it was network restricted.. I changed my carrier yesterday to t-mobile, so I bought a sim unlock on the net. I received the SIM unlock code, I couldn't get to the input field though (I'm on CM10), but then I was playing with settings and I could successfully connect to T-Mobile, however the signal is weaker than it was before and it has disconnected twice, but still.. so I don't need the unlock code no more am I right? It was cheap so it doesn't matter, I just don't understand how can this phone can be unlocked.

Just curious, what was your original provider? I don't know specifically about T-Mobile, but some carriers allow other SIMs to be used, because they are sharing networks. For example, if you have a locked Rogers phone in Canada, you can use it with a SpeakOut SIM, because SO is riding on Rogers network. Could it be a similar situation for you?
But it's strange that you don't see a prompt for a network lock code when you insert a non-original SIM... I also had to unlock my phone by code, and I got the prompt right after putting in a different SIM. Could it be because you are on CM ROM? A general recommendation is to always unlock you phone from a stock ROM, before flashing a custom one. I am not sure about this, but just thinking out loud...

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Just curious, what was your original provider? I don't know specifically about T-Mobile, but some carriers allow other SIMs to be used, because they are sharing networks. For example, if you have a locked Rogers phone in Canada, you can use it with a SpeakOut SIM, because SO is riding on Rogers network. Could it be a similar situation for you?
But it's strange that you don't see a prompt for a network lock code when you insert a non-original SIM... I also had to unlock my phone by code, and I got the prompt right after putting in a different SIM. Could it be because you are on CM ROM? A general recommendation is to always unlock you phone from a stock ROM, before flashing a custom one. I am not sure about this, but just thinking out loud...
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I was on Telenor Hungary, now it's T-Mobile, they are whole different providers, no relations at all. Well yeah, I've thought about that stock ROM thing too, but I still don't think it would connect to a different carrier because of the custom ROM. But it works strangely though, couldn't set up mobile net yet, and when I was on the T-Mobile hotline, it disconnected and the phone said the SIM might be corrupted.

So I tested, I can make phone calls, but everytime I reboot the phone I have to connect to the network manually from settings.. So I'm gonna try with stock ROM, and use the sim unlock code. Can I also use stock-based ROMs? Thanks.

[Q] I am Seeking Urgent Advice About My HTC ONE

Hi I have a HTC ONE MODEL: HTCPN072. It is a sprint phone I just baught on the web. The problem I have is that the cellphone cannot connect when ever i put in a Jamaican SIM Card in it. When ever I put in a GSM sim card it is saying 'Invalid SIM CARD. 4G service are unavailable as the sim/UICC is invalid'' I dont know if u can Help me please because this phone is a brand new one!
Can this phone be used in Jamaica? on 2G and 3G networks?
How do I know if it is a GSM OR CDMA mobile phone?

rohan1992 said:
Hi I have a HTC ONE MODEL: HTCPN072. It is a sprint phone I just baught on the web. The problem I have is that the cellphone cannot connect when ever i put in a Jamaican SIM Card in it. When ever I put in a GSM sim card it is saying 'Invalid SIM CARD. 4G service are unavailable as the sim/UICC is invalid'' I dont know if u can Help me please because this phone is a brand new one!
Can this phone be used in Jamaica? on 2G and 3G networks?
How do I know if it is a GSM OR CDMA mobile phone?
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Is the phone sim unlocked? I don't know how it works with Sprint but that would be the case with GSM providers

If it's Sprint, it's CDMA.AT&T and T-Mobile are the only GSM providers in the US. However, it should work there if you get the SIM unlocked. The SIM unlock code is formulated based on the IMEI, so there are three ways to get it:
From Sprint. Probably the simplest, but tricky if you're not the phone's original owner.
Pay a site or unlocking service with the algorithm that decodes it from the IMEI. Usually runs around $10-$20.
Try the steps in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586704
You can also try this app, but it only works on rooted phones running the original ROM:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viper.simunlockhelperfree
Good luck.

How do i go about unlocking the Sim? I cant get the unlock box where I put in the code to come up!

rohan1992 said:
How do i go about unlocking the Sim? I cant get the unlock box where I put in the code to come up!
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Bro, A CDMA PHONE CANNOT BE UNLOCKED. IT WON'T EVEN WORK ON ANOTHER CDMA CARRIER LIKE VERIZON. ONLY SPRINT SIMs WILL WORK.
Make sure u buy a GSM phone if u plan 2 use it on another carrier.

But the phone uses GSM! It picks up the network here but I just cant get the unlock box

rohan1992 said:
But the phone uses GSM! It picks up the network here but I just cant get the unlock box
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Then it simply isn't a Sprint handset. CDMA phones can only work on that particular network. The phone is custom-made just for that network

[Q] VZW DE: does boot unlocked imply SIM unlocked ??

I've got a an unlocked rooted VZW DE. I'm going to Europe. Is the phone SIM unlocked ?? Can I just insert a European sim card ?
IOW, does an unlocked bootloader also unlock the sim card ? Or do I have to spend an hour talking to Verizon?
Thanks,
sean
After talking with VZW, they tell me the phone comes SIM inlocked! Interesting if true. I'll find out next week.
sean

Any Verizon LTE phone should automatically be sim unlocked without the bootloader being unlocked due to Block C agreements requiring Verizon to allow any compatible phone to use the network. Since LTE is basically the evolution of GSM, most (I won't say all, because there may be an exception) LTE devices have GSM capabilities. Verizon can't legally sim lock the LTE radios, so they have just stopped sim locking global phones.
tl;dr Yes, it is by default sim unlicked. Just throw in the sim and update apn settings if necessary (they may be preprogrammed). You probably won't have LTE, but HSPA (and, I assume, HSPA+) should work fine.
Edit: I just reread and realized that you had updated the post with what I just said... You can ignore this.

No. I appreciate the background. And really pleased it confirmed what Verizon said.
Is there a list someplace of the APN s for French providers? I can just imagine trying to find it out from the kiosk manager using my French!
Sean
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I think they may have that information on the provider's website. You may want/need to plan ahead to determine what carriers are there (which you probably know already) and check out their sites, or you can probably Google '[Carrier Name] apn settings' and find it that way. I've never been in a situation to change the apn settings, but I think once you insert the new sim, the setting is available under Settings > Wireless and Networks > More... > Mobile Network Settings > Access Point Names.

Flash Sprint note 8 to work on Verizon

I have a sprint note 8 and ive tried to follow the guides to flash unlocked firmware and keep getting sha256 error. I put my Verizon SIM card in and it works but it is always roaming and Verizon said I don't have a phone active on my account. I don't know if there is a way to fix it and I'm super frustrated trying to flash unlocked firmware trying to fix it any help would be appreciated.

If the phone has a clean IMEI it will work on T-Mobile, Metro PCS, AT&T, Verizon Prepaid (PagePlus) or any other GSM carrier in the US and worldwide, Phone will work on Roaming State , Make sure you add your Carrier APN for the Data settings.
Sounds like you are stuck in roaming state nothing you can do about it.. I bought the unlocked model cause I figure it's best to bout be carrier locked

What do you mean by roaming state?
Surely roaming state is when user roams onto a different network other than their own. Example, T Mobile customer travels to Spain and roams onto Mobistar Spanish cell network using his or her existing T Mobile sim card regardless of what the device is.
Perhaps that's how it works between the two USA cdma carriers? - the way you mentioned it.
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Limeybastard said:
What do you mean by roaming state?
Surely roaming state is when user roams onto a different network other than their own. Example, T Mobile customer travels to Spain and roams onto Mobistar Spanish cell network using his or her existing T Mobile sim card regardless of what the device is.
Perhaps that's how it works between the two USA cdma carriers? - the way you mentioned it.
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So fp r short you are using sprints towers on Verizon's network is what I believe read below
roaming is a term used to describe the ability of phones to connect to the network of a different carrier, abroad or at home in order to offer users the same features they use while on their “home” network – making and receiving calls and text messages and surfing the web. Roaming is possible thanks to the international agreements carriers have with other carriers, in order to offer their wireless services in other regions of a country or of the world.