can i just swap out the sim card form my S4 and put it right into the s6 and work fine?
is the s6 a different size sim card?
I am going to be buying my phone off contract to keep my unlimited data.
S6 uses a nano sim so you would need to cut the micro sim (sim size S4 uses) or get a hold of a new Verizon nano sim. Getting a new sim won't jeopardize your unlimited data.
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il buono said:
S6 uses a nano sim so you would need to cut the micro sim (sim size S4 uses) or get a hold of a new Verizon nano sim. Getting a new sim won't jeopardize your unlimited data.
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Thanks for the fast reply.
I just dont want VZW playing gaming forcing me into a plan i dont need or want
it is a NANO SD, the very smallest one... I had a note 4 and that would not fit in it.
Mechastomper said:
Thanks for the fast reply.
I just dont want VZW playing gaming forcing me into a plan i dont need or want
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You can buy SIM cutters for relatively cheap. I've cut several SIMs and never had an issue.
I just received my S6 which I pre-ordered from Verizon. I had an S3 with a micro-sim and without asking they shipped the S6 with a new nano-sim installed. I have unlimited data, paid full price for the S6 and it was not a problem.
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Any help on removing the microsim adapter and the sin safely out. ??
Any safely opening the phone support document???
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either a sturdy piece of paper or a thin piece of plastic(like what comes with the cheap screen protectors. trim it to slightly less than the width of the sim slot. slide it under the sim to slightly past half way and hold it there while sliding the sim out. this way the micro sim tray doesnt catch on the pins. easy to do and it wont damage a thing.... just dont force anything...if it doesnt come relative easily then reposition the piece you made till it becomes easy....
btw get yourself a reg 4g sim the microsims arent hspa+ capable from what im told ... unsure on that but my note is faster than my friends that uses the same settings but a micro sim...
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btw get yourself a reg 4g sim the microsims arent hspa+ capable from what im told ... unsure on that but my note is faster than my friends that uses the same settings but a micro sim...
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Can anyone confirm this? That does not sound good for me. I had planned on using my unlimited Ipad micro sim in my new Note. You think I can get a full size data sim and tell ATT I lost my Micro sim and that I just want cut an existing sim that I already own.
Thank you for the tips. HSPA+ works just fine and is better than the iPhone (signal wise)
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Micro SIMs are no different than full-sized SIM cards. HSPA+, LTE, or whatever else works just the same on a micro-SIM as a regular one. However, using a micro-SIM in your SGN is risky. You can really **** up your SIM slot pins.
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I have an adapter that I use when I put my ipad sim in my laptop. Now that I dont have an ipad, I think I will try to get ATT to change the sim to full size one. It can be a pain removing sim and adapter. It's truly a pita to get the adapter and sim in and out of my mifi.
actually sims are different...depending how long you have had the sim it could be for the 3g and not set up properly for the 4g and now the lte.... easiest way is to walk into an att with the micro sim and ask if it is a 4g capable one...
i personally know that a sim can make a big difference in speeds as i had an older sim (3g) from an iphart 3gs... i used it in my samsung omnia 2 and it worked ok but hspa+ was never faster... a friend who worked there told me about the new sim cards that they were rolling out that were 4g capable because they were turning on 4g in some markets with the tampa bay area being one of the test areas... it made a huge difference in my omnia but not in a iphart because the iphart is not hspa+ capable...not even the treasured 4s...
as for getting a new sim... they really dont care to give you one and even if you have an i product and you request a full size one, just tell them you use it in a 3gs at times when you travel... they could care less...they arent making a dime off of it so they will give it just to get you gone to get a "paying" customer... plus if they try to charge you tell them tmo will give you a free one... but the corporate stores arent supposed to charge you anyway.....
with the right sim and the right apn you can load just as fast as the att version... i ran mine side by side and both did consistent 14,000 to 18,000 speeds.... and i dont have the att bloatware!!
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My stupid experience!
1. Got my SGN from Singtel, charged over night.
2. Went to China the next morning.
3. Put the China mobile SIM into the SGN, it ask for PIN.
4. Took out my Singtel microSIM from Iphone added the adaptor but SGN indicated no SIM card.
5. Try pulling out the microSIM and TATA I broke the pins.
6. Send it to Samsung China and got to pay RMB300 to replace the pins, phone will be back to me next week.
I still have not use the SGN yet!
I have a question?I accidentally put the micro-sim card in the microSD column.Now,i can't get it off.Can u guyz plz help me give me some suggestions .My phone model is Samsung GT-N7000. Please reply fast.Thank you:
Hey everyone, just had a quick question. If I were to purchase an I957 off contract, would I be able to use my SIM card from my unlimited dataplan in my tablet to browse the internet on 3G+/LTE ? I believe I have a standard size sim card in my Atrix.
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jc1911 said:
Hey everyone, just had a quick question. If I were to purchase an I957 off contract, would I be able to use my SIM card from my unlimited dataplan in my tablet to browse the internet on 3G+/LTE ? I believe I have a standard size sim card in my Atrix.
Thanks!
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It definitely has to be a LTE sim or it wont work.
I havent tested the tab with a phone LTE sim though so i cant talk about that.
Well I tried my $30/mo voice/data prepaid sim in my new streak and the web browser only brings be back to a my-tmobile page. (SMS does work)
Any way I can get this working?
Call TMobile and get your plan sorted out
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Anyone have a suggestion that is actually helpful and not quite so gratuitous? Would be greatly appreciated! Not sure if this can be possible, but would like to be able to switch my sim from the HD2 to the Streak and back again as needed.
The fellow at the TMobile store said it needs to be a SIM card turned on as "Broadband", which appears to be true since the same thing happened to me when I put my postpaid SIM in from my cell phone. Ended up getting a $25/month prepaid broadband plan at the store until I find another way. I was able to get an unlock code from Dell, I'll try my wife's Straight-Talk (AT&T) unlimited SIM when I get a chance.
For me it was as easy as inserting my Simple Mobile $60 prepaid sim card from my phone into my dell streak while it was on (i did not shut off and reboot i just inserted while it was on and it said new sim found rebooting please wait).As soon as it rebooted 3G/4G work perfect FYI Simple Mobile uses T-mobiles Network I pay $60 for unlimited talk/txt and 2gb of data..no contract no BS,luv it..
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For me it was as easy as inserting my Simple Mobile $60 prepaid sim card from my phone into my dell streak while it was on (i did not shut off and reboot i just inserted while it was on and it said new sim found rebooting please wait).As soon as it rebooted 3G/4G work perfect FYI Simple Mobile uses T-mobiles Network I pay $60 for unlimited talk/txt and 2gb of data..no contract no BS,luv it..
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Right, that's the most exasperating thing- I can use my StraightTalk unlimited SIM just fine. (AT&T network on that SIM) But it won't allow a TMobile SIM unless it's a "broadband" SIM. TMobile jumping through hoops to enforce silly rules...
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Anyone have a suggestion that is actually helpful and not quite so gratuitous? Would be greatly appreciated! Not sure if this can be possible, but would like to be able to switch my sim from the HD2 to the Streak and back again as needed.
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You could just wifi tether the hd2 with the ds7
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Right, that's the most exasperating thing- I can use my StraightTalk unlimited SIM just fine. (AT&T network on that SIM) But it won't allow a TMobile SIM unless it's a "broadband" SIM. TMobile jumping through hoops to enforce silly rules...
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FYI - Walmart's Family Talk SIM works fine in this, but the $30 sim does not. Of course, the family talk is priced higher and has lousy data. I believe they block tablets from the $30 plan, most likely via the IMEI.
I also assume the AT&T sim you're using isn't getting you 3G or 4G since it's a different radio.
1. Go into a TMobile store and buy the SIM prepaid activation kit They are not supposed to sell these without selling you a plan at the same time but my local mgr offered. Beg for one or order one online. If you are super desperate, buy a prepaid TMo phone and use the activation #, SIM # and the NEXUS 4 IMEI. Sell the $29 crap phone on craigslist. Cut the SIM or go into TMobile and get a new microsim for free. You could return the crap phone since they only deactivate the IMEI but thats unethical and you still need a new microsim as they must have the SIM to return the phone.
2. Activate your SIM with the $30/mo 100 minute 5GB data. You can use TMobile refill cards or credit
3. Check APN settings and enjoy
I also have a Net10 (ATT) $50/month plan w/ unlimited everything (no official details on data cap, cust service said there wasn't info or a cap).
Speed tests are around 5mbs for both providers. T-Mobile should be faster depending on the area due to network. I've seen up to 10mbs for T-Mobile. For t-mo voice use GrooveIP/Google Voice.
As for me, I'm getting a second TMo prepaid kit and paying $60 for two lines; one for Nexus 4 and one for ATT AWS modded Note 2.
Enjoy!
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1. Go into a TMobile store and buy the SIM prepaid activation kit They are not supposed to sell these without selling you a plan at the same time but my local mgr offered. Beg for one or order one online. If you are super desperate, buy a prepaid TMo phone and use the activation #, SIM # and the NEXUS 4 IMEI. Sell the $29 crap phone on craigslist. Cut the SIM or go into TMobile and get a new microsim for free. You could return the crap phone since they only deactivate the IMEI but thats unethical and you still need a new microsim as they must have the SIM to return the phone.
2. Activate your SIM with the $30/mo 100 minute 5GB data. You can use TMobile refill cards or credit
3. Check APN settings and enjoy
I also have a Net10 (ATT) $50/month plan w/ unlimited everything (no official details on data cap, cust service said there wasn't info or a cap).
Speed tests are around 5mbs for both providers. T-Mobile should be faster depending on the area due to network. I've seen up to 10mbs for T-Mobile. For t-mo voice use GrooveIP/Google Voice.
As for me, I'm getting a second TMo prepaid kit and paying $60 for two lines; one for Nexus 4 and one for ATT AWS modded Note 2.
Enjoy!
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Net10 and Straight Talk are essentially the same company. If you call N10 support ST will answer. Figure that you will be throttled at 2GB after your first month. When you do get throttled, don't waste your time calling customer support, 45 minutes and they still don't unthrottle you. Post in the NET10 forums about slow data and you will get a response from an employee to PM them your imei and they will unthrottle you, usually in less then 10 minutes after you PM them during business hours.
Also for the TMobile sims without a contract try the prepaid webpage. You can use these for the $30/month plan.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phones/prepaid-sim-cards
Any difference between this and what theyre doing in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001290
rockerrock said:
1. Go into a TMobile store and buy the SIM prepaid activation kit They are not supposed to sell these without selling you a plan at the same time but my local mgr offered. Beg for one or order one online.
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Good on the store manager. I wasnt that lucky. Finally ordered it online.
Grr, t-mobile EDGE only in my hicktown, very fast in the state capitol. It's so cheap I think I'll keep Net10 in the Nexus4 and Tmo in the Note 2.
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Any difference between this and what theyre doing in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001290
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I was so incredibly frustrated on failing to get a SIM locally that I explored other options. My first success was buying a prepaid phone and cutting the sim, second was the T-Mobile store whom informed me that he would sell the SIM solo which is not common.
crachel said:
Any difference between this and what theyre doing in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001290
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nope doesn't look like it. Do we need 2 threads?
woody296 said:
nope doesn't look like it. Do we need 2 threads?
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Any difference between this and what theyre doing in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001290
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I know right..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2084063
Hey guys, my N6 is coming on thursday, and I recieved a nano-sim (4ff) from verizon to activate on my old device (galaxy nexus) with an adapter to ensure that it would be ready to swap over when the n6 arrived. I just popped it in and booted the phone and got a message "The Sim Card detected is not compatible with your device, please insert a compatible SIM or visit your nearest Verizon Wireless store..."
There are options to 'use network as is' or 'don't use this network' in the settings. I don't want to mess anything up on my account, did anyone else run into this issue?
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Hey guys, my N6 is coming on thursday, and I recieved a nano-sim (4ff) from verizon to activate on my old device (galaxy nexus) with an adapter to ensure that it would be ready to swap over when the n6 arrived. I just popped it in and booted the phone and got a message "The Sim Card detected is not compatible with your device, please insert a compatible SIM or visit your nearest Verizon Wireless store..."
There are options to 'use network as is' or 'don't use this network' in the settings. I don't want to mess anything up on my account, did anyone else run into this issue?
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Your new SIM is LTE, the GNex is 3g. Try it in an LTE phone if you have one.
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Your new SIM is LTE, the GNex is 3g. Try it in an LTE phone if you have one.
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The galaxy nexus is a 4gLTE phone. I think I'm just going to go into the store and have them activate the card for me tomorrow though.
edit: it's the verizon 4g varient
http://www.theverge.com/products/galaxy-nexus-verizon/3604
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The galaxy nexus is a 4gLTE phone. I think I'm just going to go into the store and have them activate the card for me tomorrow though.
edit: it's the verizon 4g varient
http://www.theverge.com/products/galaxy-nexus-verizon/3604
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Interesting, I wasn't aware of that. Like you say you might have to go to the store, sorry.
well damn, i was gonna call and get a nano sim and use with an adapter to activate it on my Verizon Gnex lol
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well damn, i was gonna call and get a nano sim and use with an adapter to activate it on my Verizon Gnex lol
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I just called customer service, got it activated and calls work but I'm having some data issues. Will report back after a reboot. It could also be ROM related.
Edit: data works!
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I just called customer service, got it activated and calls work but I'm having some data issues. Will report back after a reboot. It could also be ROM related.
Edit: data works!
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what did they say was the problem?
not sure, their website says that using adapters is a no go in order to 'provide optimal service', but I told the newest customer service rep that I spoke with that tech support sent me the nano early for an expected new device and that it was okay and it worked. However, we had to add the imei of my gnex because data didn't work initially.
Just came from GNex 2 days ago to N6
I used my micro sim, (LTE) and cut it down with the Aerb sim cutter I bought from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009P16FKY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It worked flawlessly in cutting the SIM down, just had to sand some minor burrs along the edge with the included sandpaper. Popped the SIM in and has worked perfectly. Texts, phone, LTE everything. The cutter also comes with an adapter that I can use to pop the SIM back into my GNex as backup if I have any problems as well.
As an aside, I had been reading boards for over a month on the size, screen and battery of the N6 being subpar. All of it is baloney. It feels good in the hand, the screen is great (although admittedly not as good as the Note 4), is super fast and I have been getting good battery life as well.
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I used my micro sim, (LTE) and cut it down with the Aerb sim cutter I bought from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009P16FKY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It worked flawlessly in cutting the SIM down, just had to sand some minor burrs along the edge with the included sandpaper. Popped the SIM in and has worked perfectly. Texts, phone, LTE everything. The cutter also comes with an adapter that I can use to pop the SIM back into my GNex as backup if I have any problems as well.
As an aside, I had been reading boards for over a month on the size, screen and battery of the N6 being subpar. All of it is baloney. It feels good in the hand, the screen is great (although admittedly not as good as the Note 4), is super fast and I have been getting good battery life as well.
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1) is your Nexu6 on Vzw?
2) im sure devs will get the screen temps worked out and get better colors...
Yes, GNex is a VZW only phone. BTW I did order a backup nano SIM from VZW customer service (I heard stores get you varied results) as a backup in case my cut didn't work. I just told them I bought an HTC One M8 from ebay and that I needed a new SIM. They fedex'd it to me an now I have it here as backup also. I just don't need to go through activation with the old micro SIM - merely cut and replace and good to go!