So i have a brand new sim from tmo and a sprint nexus 6. To the best of my knowledge this is supposed to work by just popping in the new card and rebooting. Phone says no service. Tmo says the account and card are good.
Any way to manually program this to work?
vitaminjay1982 said:
So i have a brand new sim from tmo and a sprint nexus 6. To the best of my knowledge this is supposed to work by just popping in the new card and rebooting. Phone says no service. Tmo says the account and card are good.
Any way to manually program this to work?
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Factory reset the phone if you previously used it on Sprint
PaisanNYC said:
Factory reset the phone if you previously used it on Sprint
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Thats what Im doing now. Thank you though.
I wonder if ill be able to hot swap the two sims after this...
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I bought my nexus from Sprint without contact but I have service with sprint thinking about changing providers how would I put my nexus on a different provider without buying a phone for a new Sim thank you
Just put the SIM card inside of the device and you're set.
For Verizon, you'd have to contact them to activate, I could be wrong. Not familiar with Verizon, but either way you'd need a Verizon SIM card.
Would they give me a sim if I get a plan with them
thorracing1 said:
Would they give me a sim if I get a plan with them
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They sure would. You can get pre paid or bring your own device. Haven't done it myself but I've seen many on here do it.
thorracing1 said:
Would they give me a sim if I get a plan with them
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See the thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-verizon-nano-sim-nexus-6-t2944308
thanks guys
Took my sim out of an HTC One M8 and put it into my new Nexus 6. No problems on my end. Sold my M8 and the buyer is stating that they cannot activate the phone. Did I miss a step? The M8 was factory reset to wipe data and is running a custom rom w/ bootloader unlocked. I don't have any further information from the buyer yet but does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for any help.
Yazzinit said:
Took my sim out of an HTC One M8 and put it into my new Nexus 6. No problems on my end. Sold my M8 and the buyer is stating that they cannot activate the phone. Did I miss a step? The M8 was factory reset to wipe data and is running a custom rom w/ bootloader unlocked.
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How is it running a custom ROM if you did a factory reset?
Yazzinit said:
I don't have any further information from the buyer yet but does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for any help.
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I have never tried to have Verizon activate a new SIM card in a phone running a custom ROM. Tell the buyer to return it to stock and try again.
I used the wrong term then. I went into settings and wiped my user data and it rebooted into the custom ROM but at the set up stage w/ no saved accounts.
I'll pass along returning to stock and trying again.
Yazzinit said:
I used the wrong term then. I went into settings and wiped my user data and it rebooted into the custom ROM but at the set up stage w/ no saved accounts.
I'll pass along returning to stock and trying again.
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Also, obviously data has to be enabled but I find it is best to turn off WiFi when activating a new SIM card to make sure that the device connects to the LTE network.
Thanks for that as well!
Yazzinit said:
Took my sim out of an HTC One M8 and put it into my new Nexus 6. No problems on my end. Sold my M8 and the buyer is stating that they cannot activate the phone. Did I miss a step? The M8 was factory reset to wipe data and is running a custom rom w/ bootloader unlocked. I don't have any further information from the buyer yet but does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for any help.
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I would suggest that you check the IMEI, just to make sure it hasn't been black listed for some reason. There are a number of sites where you can do this, including swappa.com
I actually sold it on Swappa. Wouldn't see why the IMEI would be blacklisted. I was the only owner and there were never any issues with my bill. Phone worked through the day I got the Nexus 6.
Well the buyer have to get a Sim from Verizon or phone won't work. Sim is for LTE. I bought a g3 off craiglist without a Sim and it only could run on 3g until I got a new Sim. Tell the buyer to try there's if they have one . I Have sprint so Verizon might be completely different. They ordered me a new one for free
Please help me! I took my unlocked Nexus 6 64GB to Sprint and after a few days they were able to register this phone on their Network. But, the moment I put a SIM card in the phone, it gets stuck on "Connecting to Network". I cannot change APNs as I believe it is GSM thing so what do I do?
Is there a Specific SIM card I need? I was told this could be the issue. I love my N6 and simply cannot get used to the Flex 2 I have from Sprint. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
HD2FORNICK said:
Please help me! I took my unlocked Nexus 6 64GB to Sprint and after a few days they were able to register this phone on their Network. But, the moment I put a SIM card in the phone, it gets stuck on "Connecting to Network". I cannot change APNs as I believe it is GSM thing so what do I do?
Is there a Specific SIM card I need? I was told this could be the issue. I love my N6 and simply cannot get used to the Flex 2 I have from Sprint. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Go to a sprint store and have them give you a new simcard.
zelendel said:
Go to a sprint store and have them give you a new simcard.
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Already tried that! Thanks!
HD2FORNICK said:
Already tried that! Thanks!
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try it again, with sprint the nexus 6 needs a specially designed sim card JUST for nexus devices. the rep you talked to might not have known that
These are the sim cards I was told work with nexus devices....
Nexus 5:
Sprint Part #SIMGLW206R
SKU - CZ2102LWR
UPC - 760492013536
Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, and Moto X Pure Edition (3rd Generation):
Sprint Part #SIMGLW446C
SKU - CZ2144LWC
UPC - 019962040146
Can I take the SIM card out of my current Note4 and put it into my Note8? My Note4 and SIM card are just about 3 years old. Is there any lost functionality by not getting a new SIM card or should I just go to a Verizon store and get a newer SIM card? Any advantages or disadvantages to either approach (current SIM card versus new SIM card) like an activation fee or anything like that?
Thanks!
The SIM card is a nano compared to the older micro in your awesome Note4, I had one too before the Note8
You can cut the SIM card to size but there is a chance you can cut it incorrectly and have issues, also a cut SIM card is not covered when you bring it into a store.
Your best bet is go get a new nano SIM at your provider.
I cut my SIM and I am not experiencing any issues but I do want to get a new one soon.
Ok, I figured there was likely a change in something over the last 3 years. Do you know if they will charge me the ridiculous activation fee ($35, i think?)?
blaidan said:
Can I take the SIM card out of my current Note4 and put it into my Note8? My Note4 and SIM card are just about 3 years old. Is there any lost functionality by not getting a new SIM card or should I just go to a Verizon store and get a newer SIM card? Any advantages or disadvantages to either approach (current SIM card versus new SIM card) like an activation fee or anything like that?
Thanks!
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It has been suggested by all carriers that new SIMs be used because there have been several issues with previously used SIMs and provision functionality...in other words, there is better connections and access to carrier functions when using new SIMs...most are free from your carrier...I tested my s7e SIM and a new SIM and while they are both from my carrier, only the new SIM provisioned WiFi calling correctly and there was a considerable change in data speeds...just an idea though...
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It has been suggested by all carriers that new SIMs be used because there have been several issues with previously used SIMs and provision functionality...in other words, there is better connections and access to carrier functions when using new SIMs...most are free from your carrier...I tested my s7e SIM and a new SIM and while they are both from my carrier, only the new SIM provisioned WiFi calling correctly and there was a considerable change in data speeds...just an idea though...
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Thanks. That makes sense. I understand that the SIM is likely free. But, does anyone think Verizon will charge me the activation fee to put provision my Note8 on my account to replace my current Note4?
Thanks again!
One more question... Do i need the SIM card installed in the phone to actually go through the phone setup? I'm guessing not, but wasn't sure if it had to go through the setup all over again once the SIM finally is installed. I should get the phone today but probably won't get to a Verizon store to get a new SIM until a day or 2 from now. Thanks.
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One more question... Do i need the SIM card installed in the phone to actually go through the phone setup? I'm guessing not, but wasn't sure if it had to go through the setup all over again once the SIM finally is installed. I should get the phone today but probably won't get to a Verizon store to get a new SIM until a day or 2 from now. Thanks.
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In most cases you shouldn't, and don't require a SIM card to get through the setup wizard, however I'm not sure if the process is different for US carriers so don't take my word for it.
Popping a SIM card in the phone after setup is complete also shouldn't be a problem.
blaidan said:
Thanks. That makes sense. I understand that the SIM is likely free. But, does anyone think Verizon will charge me the activation fee to put provision my Note8 on my account to replace my current Note4?
Thanks again!
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I just did this yesterday went from the Note 4 to the Note 8 and Verizon gave me the sim for free. The only thing is they had to activate it while in the store so bring you Note 8 with you if you have already bought it. They didn't charge me anything however if you are upgrading through them (getting the Note 8 while there) they may.
Nebreos said:
I just did this yesterday went from the Note 4 to the Note 8 and Verizon gave me the sim for free. The only thing is they had to activate it while in the store so bring you Note 8 with you if you have already bought it. They didn't charge me anything however if you are upgrading through them (getting the Note 8 while there) they may.
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This is perfect! I just got my Note8 in the mail today. (came a day earlier than expected)! I'll take it with me over to the Verizon store and hopefully I have the same experience as you did. Thanks!
I have an at&t version that is off lease. The phone was paid for so I kept it and basically been using it as a mini tablet on my home WiFi for the last year.. it still works fine
Is there anything I can do to make it work off a Sim card?
Paul
Take any SIM from a phone you already have active, place it in the Nexus and Viola!!!
CenturionFive said:
I have an at&t version that is off lease. The phone was paid for so I kept it and basically been using it as a mini tablet on my home WiFi for the last year.. it still works fine
Is there anything I can do to make it work off a Sim card?
Paul
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If you want to use the phone on a carrier other than AT&T your going to need to unlock the phone first. You can request an unlock code from AT&T here.
Thanks, but I have since found it was with Sprint.
Thanks for your help. I've sense discovered it was with Sprint. You wouldn't happen to have a link for them would you? TIA
PAUL
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If you want to use the phone on a carrier other than AT&T your going to need to unlock the phone first. You can request an unlock code from AT&T here.
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Thanks for your help. I've sense discovered it was with Sprint. You wouldn't happen to have a link for them would you? TIA
PAUL
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If it is on Sprint it should already be unlocked. AT&T was the only carrier to offer the Nexus 6 and therefore it was the only locked version.
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If it is on Sprint it should already be unlocked. AT&T was the only carrier to offer the Nexus 6 and therefore it was the only locked version.
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That's odd. This is a Nexus 6 and it was on Sprint. It hasn't been active for over a year but the carrier still says Sprint.
Will the internal antenna allow it to work on a Tracphone (generic prepaid Verizon network) sim?
CenturionFive said:
That's odd. This is a Nexus 6 and it was on Sprint. It hasn't been active for over a year but the carrier still says Sprint.
Will the internal antenna allow it to work on a Tracphone (generic prepaid Verizon network) sim?
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I'm not sure about it working on Tracphone but my gut feeling is that it will. The Nexus 6 worked on Verizon so that shouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure if the APN settings for Tracphone will be there or if you will have to manually create a new APN for them.
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I'm not sure about it working on Tracphone but my gut feeling is that it will. The Nexus 6 worked on Verizon so that shouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure if the APN settings for Tracphone will be there or if you will have to manually create a new APN for them.
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It uses the Verizon network just not their prices
Paul
CenturionFive said:
That's odd. This is a Nexus 6 and it was on Sprint. It hasn't been active for over a year but the carrier still says Sprint.
Will the internal antenna allow it to work on a Tracphone (generic prepaid Verizon network) sim?
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So, the phone will "remember" its last carrier until you pop in a SIM. Should work just fine.
Thanks