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I just purchased a rooted Nexus 1 from eBay. It came with Cyanogen 6.0 RC3. 5.08 radio. I noticed it was always displaying an E for edge signal. I went into the phone menu (*#*#4636#*#*) to set it to WCDMA Only. It then would not get a signal at all. I set signal back (WCDMA perfered) and Flashed Cyanogen ROM again with 4.06 Radio. I still get only EDGE. I have another Nexus 1 and it goes between H and 3G (HSPA is active in my area). Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this or how to fix?
One is AT&T band and another is T-Mobile band, perhaps?
No they r for T-Mobile. The problem is it only shows edge and never 3g like it should.
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Try flashing back to stock to see if it keeps doing that.
Did you check settings>wireless & networks>mobile networks "use only 2g networks" unchecked. I assume you did since you know the (*#*#4636#*#*) method, but maybe someone else will read this who needs it. If that doesn't work I would test an ATT sim card to clear my curiosity.
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Did you check settings>wireless & networks>mobile networks "use only 2g networks" unchecked. I assume you did since you know the (*#*#4636#*#*) method, but maybe someone else will read this who needs it. If that doesn't work I would test an ATT sim card to clear my curiosity.
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Yes I did check this. What will testing phone with ATT sim card do? Phone is advertised as unlocked and rooted. What am I missing?
For 3g, T-Mobile USA exclusively uses the AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band, and ATT uses the 850/2100 MHz band, so a special batch of N1's were made for ATT with different hardware. If a friend's ATT sim card picks up a 3G signal, it means you can't pick up T-mobile usa.
You said the phone was advertised as unlocked and rooted. The thing to check would be to ask if the phone is compatible with ATT's 3G bands or T-mobile's 3g bands. "Unlocked for all GMS carriers" for example, only tells you that it works on all EDGE networks. I haven't seen a Nexus One that can run both 3G networks, but they may exist. (Was there anything in the ad specifically about the 3g bands?)
The ATT Nexus One is more rare, you may be able to sell or trade with someone in the marketplace here on xda or on the internet somewhere.
Sanity check: shut down the phone, take off your battery cover, remove the battery and tell us the FCC ID. It's in the second of three lines of text below where the barcodes are.
My AWS (T-Mobile) Nexus One says:
FCC ID: NM8PB99100
If you have the AT&T version it should say:
FCC ID: NM8PB99110
Note the single-digit difference. If you have the AT&T version you'll want to trade it with someone else who has the T-Mobile version in order to get 3G. If this is the case, you're in luck, because the AT&T version is discontinued and lots of people would be very happy to obtain one from you.
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Sanity check: shut down the phone, take off your battery cover, remove the battery and tell us the FCC ID. It's in the second of three lines of text below where the barcodes are.
My AWS (T-Mobile) Nexus One says:
FCC ID: NM8PB99100
If you have the AT&T version it should say:
FCC ID: NM8PB99110
Note the single-digit difference. If you have the AT&T version you'll want to trade it with someone else who has the T-Mobile version in order to get 3G. If this is the case, you're in luck, because the AT&T version is discontinued and lots of people would be very happy to obtain one from you.
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Thanks for the information. You hit the nail on the head! The phone is marked as one of the early AT&T Unlocked models. I also had one of my friends put his AT&T card in the phone and it picked up 3g just fine. I spoke to seller of this phone on ebay and he said he would take item back. IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SO THAT PHONE WILL WORK ON T-MOBILE?
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IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SO THAT PHONE WILL WORK ON T-MOBILE?
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hmm...I don't think so.
Take it back to the seller or trade with someone
As many already stated in the thread (starting with me), you have AT&T Nexus, and there is NO WAY to make it work with T-Mobile. But, as also stated, you're lucky - lot of people will probably be happy to trade with you or buy it from you.
I just got a flawless AT&T Nexus One for next to nada $150 from a guy that heads up the IT department at a hospital, he had bought over a dozen f them and I mistakenly thought that since they were Google Nexus devices and since I had a "android data plan" and because I could make and receive calls and get on the web that all was good! What I didn't realize is that I'd be stuck on EDGE for good, they only real downside is that I cannot be on a call and surf the web at the same time, I'm just glad I got a pristine phone that's outta warranty, and running 2.3.6 (stock) and for only $150! Also I've always been a physical keyboard guy, so darn I get EDGE... I run the fastest web on my WEP encrypted network at home and hop on the VPN network at school, and now that the bastards at TMOB don't offer (unlimited) I really don't use alot of data anyways cause I don't goto social networking sites neways!
Any one wanting to trade a TMOB NEXUS ONE for a ATT NEXUS ONE??
I just swapped my SIM out from my Nexus 4 to my Nexus 5 and was receiving only HSPA. Not a complete surprise, a short time later I got a text saying my plan needed to be enabled for LTE and to call customer service. I called customer service and the agent told me that at this time AT&T will not activate the Nexus 5 to operate on their LTE Network because it was not sold by AT&T. This is on a regular post paid contract plan.
UPDATE: I called back yesterday evening and asked to speak to a Tier 2 rep, the Tier 1 asked why, told them the situation, they put me on hold, then came back and put me through to a Tier 2 rep who asked my IMEI number and the SIM serial and was then able to provision the phone for LTE.
That's not quite a nice thing. I don't think providers should just tell You not to use a device on their network.
Mine comes in tomorrow and I'm already on an unlimited LTE SOC code for my One X+. Will post results tomorrow evening.
That's really odd. My brother got his N5 today and it gets LTE just fine. It gets a stronger signal than my Note 2 even
Just hang up and speak to another agent.
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so lame
if sprint tries to give me the runaround, i'm cancelling on the spot
Yeah you got an idiot. Call back. It amazes me how people just take what they are told the first time.
This isn't good. I have att
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I tried calling to switch my plan from regular plan to LTE plan and I was told I would need to provide them with the IME for the phone. I may try to call again before I get the Nexus 5 just to see what they say. Worse case scenario, i'll go with T-mobile.
Why do they care what phone you use? And why do they even need to know?
Call center CSR's is a crap shoot. If your data plan in not provisioned for LTE, simply go to your local ATT store and tell them to switch your data plan for LTE along with an LTE sim. If they say you can't, simply ask to speak to someone else who can help you. Just because it wasn't sold by them doesn't mean $hit.
nomisr said:
I tried calling to switch my plan from regular plan to LTE plan and I was told I would need to provide them with the IME for the phone. I may try to call again before I get the Nexus 5 just to see what they say. Worse case scenario, i'll go with T-mobile.
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Ask for Tier 2 tech support. Customer service is more or less useless in a situation like this. Tier 2 will actually be happy to help with something other than people whining about the iOS7 update. Trust me on that one. Worst case, you'll have to get an IMEI off an LTE device. If you run in to that roadblock, PM me and I'll give you an IMEI off one of my spare phones.
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I just swapped my SIM out from my Nexus 4 to my Nexus 5 and was receiving only HSPA. Not a complete surprise, a short time later I got a text saying my plan needed to be enabled for LTE and to call customer service. I called customer service and the agent told me that at this time AT&T will not activate the Nexus 5 to operate on their LTE Network because it was not sold by AT&T. This is on a regular post paid contract plan.
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Simply go to an AT&T company store and request a new LTE SIM card, they will give to you for free. I just swapped my sisters out no problem.
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Why do they care what phone you use? And why do they even need to know?
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It's standard crap from regular customer service. They really aren't told about anything other than billing issues and plan changes. Something as mundane to you or me as changing APN settings in an unlocked phone is beyond them. Tech support, on the other hand, was always a great help.
Simply changing the type of SIM card is not what's needed, as 3G, HSPA+, and LTE all have different SOC codes in AT&T's system. Provisioning is what matters in this case.
This happens with every Nexus device since the IMEI's aren't in AT&T's database. For some reason, AT&T needs to have a proper LTE phone IMEI on your account for LTE to work. Just google and find an IMEI (from an eBay auction, etc), call up AT&T and tell them to put that IMEI on your account. Boom, LTE works fine.
Or just go in a store and have a rep do it for you. They will just pull an IMEI off of a display model, load it onto your account and off you go into LTE heaven.
No need to over-react. Just a provisioning issue.
Pulled my Sim out of my N4 plugged it right into the N5 and instantly got LTE, sounds like you need to try a different agent/store.
Yep, I did this with my Nexus 4, although I did have them provision it with "Data Unlimited on 4G for LTE Smartphone Enterprise", so when I get home I should be able to just swap the sim card in =).
I just popped my ATT sim in my n5 and was on LTE by default, you got a rep that doesnt know any better.
Mine works fine on LTE in the mid-Michigan area.
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Yep, I did this with my Nexus 4, although I did have them provision it with "Data Unlimited on 4G for LTE Smartphone Enterprise", so when I get home I should be able to just swap the sim card in =).
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Yeah, call back in later and get your plan amended to the regular Data Unltd LTE, because that Enterprise SOC code (unless you need Enterprise provisioning) costs $45/month.
Hi guys.. I searched around and couldn't get find a solution.. hence the post.. apologies in advance if I'm asking a stupid question/already answered question. I'm visiting xda after a couple of years so haven't really kept up with the happenings...
Anyways.. here is my predicament.
1. I originally had an iphone 4s on AT&T.. which means LTE wasn't "activated" on the data plan.
2. I bought a sony xperia Z1 C6906.. which from what I understand is compatible with AT&T LTE bands
3. I called AT&T and they registered the xperia's IMEI and the new sim I put into it. However, they said it only showed up a generic gsm phone.. and they weren't sure if the new IMEI for a "non-ATT phone" would actually kick me into "LTE allowed" plan. For those who don't know, when you buy a phone from AT&T.. they automatically allocate a "type" of data plan and it is non-LTE if the phone you get is a non-LTE device.. (like the iphone 4s I had).
4. Anyway.. so I'm getting HSPA+.. I have the default apn settings that the phone automatically downloaded. Not getting LTE at all.
5. I put the sim from my friend's ATT LTE phone.. and LTE popped up on the status bar.. no issues.. so I know the hardware is good.
6. Are there any apn settings that is customized for the xperia z1 C6906 that'll get me LTE? What are my solutions here?
Thank you.
I'm was in a similar boat as you here. Here's what I had to do to get LTE provisioned on my account.
1. Get an IMEI number for an at&t LTE phone (I used a note 2 from an at&t store)
2. Call at&t and switch your IMEI
3. They should now be able to provision your account with LTE
Funny thing is when I called at&t with my C6906 Z1's IMEI, they said it was coming up as a blackberry without LTE. I told him to leave the old Note 2 IMEI in there.
You can find apn settings by doing a quick search, but you need to have it provisioned first.
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I'm was in a similar boat as you here. Here's what I had to do to get LTE provisioned on my account.
1. Get an IMEI number for an at&t LTE phone (I used a note 2 from an at&t store)
2. Call at&t and switch your IMEI
3. They should now be able to provision your account with LTE
Funny thing is when I called at&t with my C6906 Z1's IMEI, they said it was coming up as a blackberry without LTE. I told him to leave the old Note 2 IMEI in there.
You can find apn settings by doing a quick search, but you need to have it provisioned first.
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Thank you for your response. I have a few more questions..
1. say if I use my friend's IMEI ..of a phone that is currently ON AT&T.. will that affect his line in any bad way? Are IMEIs tied to an account? can there be 2 different lines with the same IMEI on them?
2. Also.. does the phone whose IMEI I would be using.. have to be physically with me? (meaning will it only get "accepted" into the AT&T system after I've put my sim into it and rebooted the phone or something?)
Jmlee915 said:
I'm was in a similar boat as you here. Here's what I had to do to get LTE provisioned on my account.
1. Get an IMEI number for an at&t LTE phone (I used a note 2 from an at&t store)
2. Call at&t and switch your IMEI
3. They should now be able to provision your account with LTE
Funny thing is when I called at&t with my C6906 Z1's IMEI, they said it was coming up as a blackberry without LTE. I told him to leave the old Note 2 IMEI in there.
You can find apn settings by doing a quick search, but you need to have it provisioned first.
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I feel sorry for all you AT&T folks - that is the most convoluted and time consuming method I've seen to get LTE working...
I thought Rogers up in Canada is bad, but after reading your solution, I guess we Canadians should be thankful. For us, as long as both the SIM and Phone support LTE, it should work. Rogers used to charge extra for LTE service - not sure if they still do. (I am with Telus)
Canadian carriers don't really care about the phone at all - unless its been stolen of course. And carrier locking...
got it to work finally!.. yea.. had to get an original AT&T sanctioned LTE phone's IMEI number.. and then the sim could be used into sony xperia with LTE... whew!
this obviously is not a situation someone who already has AT&T LTE will face.. only applicable to those who are going from non-LTE phones to Sony Xperia.
Thanks y'all.
androidbuff123 said:
Hi guys.. I searched around and couldn't get find a solution.. hence the post.. apologies in advance if I'm asking a stupid question/already answered question. I'm visiting xda after a couple of years so haven't really kept up with the happenings...
Anyways.. here is my predicament.
1. I originally had an iphone 4s on AT&T.. which means LTE wasn't "activated" on the data plan.
2. I bought a sony xperia Z1 C6906.. which from what I understand is compatible with AT&T LTE bands
3. I called AT&T and they registered the xperia's IMEI and the new sim I put into it. However, they said it only showed up a generic gsm phone.. and they weren't sure if the new IMEI for a "non-ATT phone" would actually kick me into "LTE allowed" plan. For those who don't know, when you buy a phone from AT&T.. they automatically allocate a "type" of data plan and it is non-LTE if the phone you get is a non-LTE device.. (like the iphone 4s I had).
4. Anyway.. so I'm getting HSPA+.. I have the default apn settings that the phone automatically downloaded. Not getting LTE at all.
5. I put the sim from my friend's ATT LTE phone.. and LTE popped up on the status bar.. no issues.. so I know the hardware is good.
6. Are there any apn settings that is customized for the xperia z1 C6906 that'll get me LTE? What are my solutions here?
Thank you.
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Your Xperia Z1 has a generic firmware? I'm looking for a generic .534 FTF for the C6906
Nope. I don't have any generic firmwares or even root.
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Can I ask where you bought your c6906?
That is absolutely horrid. I've been with AT&T for a while and didn't have to do that at any point. Glad you got it fixed but it's something that shouldn't have existed in the first place.
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Supish said:
Can I ask where you bought your c6906?
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It was from overseas electronics out of Chicago. Someone in this forum has a link in one of the posts.
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My girlfriend and I picked up two Moto-Xs during the sale. I'm using Dev edition on Straight Talk AT&T. She's using the T-Mobile version on T-Mobile. Neither of us is getting LTE. I've been trying the Moto vs the Nexus-5 side by side thinking I'd sell one. The Nexus-5 picks up LTE just fine where the Moto is on HSPA+. I called Straight Talk and they weren't helpful. After reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569939 I expect that AT&T isn't recognizing the Dev edition as an LTE capable device. It's too bad because I really like the design of the Moto-X. Sure big screen on the Nexus-5 is an advantage, but the design, active notifications, and touchless controls on the Moto-X are very nice. I called Motorola and they will RMA the device for a refund.
When my girlfriend activated her Moto-X at T-Mobile the rep told her that she would not get high speed data (LTE) because she didn't buy the device from T-Mobile. Could this really be true? We don't have LTE at home, but she works in an area with LTE coverage. SHe said that she hasn't seen an LTE indicator on the phone.
The Moto-X is a very nice device. It's too bad that Motorola doesn't have clean carrier support for the T-Mobile/Dev Editions. The Nexus-5 works fine, and given that it covers many more LTE bands I'm confident it can be used on LTE networks going forward.
It's impossible to buy the device from Tmobile so that associate was full of it. Perhaps she hadn't noticed the lte icon, it's very small.
I don't quite know what to make of those signal numbers, but according to sensorly I reside in a fairly weak LTE area so these pics might be a guide, FWIW.
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Thanks for posting that screenshot. I suspect that she just hasn't noticed the indicator. I will check her phone when we are in an area with LTE coverage. I'm sure I'm not picking up LTE because I tested the download speed and checked the signal status. I am disappointed that Dev edition doesn't play nice with AT&T LTE.
In getting LTE on the T-Mobile XT1053 with at&t.
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In getting LTE on the T-Mobile XT1053 with at&t.
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OK then, I wonder what's going on with me and the other guy having issues.
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OK then, I wonder what's going on with me and the other guy having issues.
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This might be of assistance to you, or may not. Its worth a shot though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569939
I had the same issue and was frustrated. I can tell you, the post mentioned right above is true. I called ATT and Motorola neither could help me. The xda member untyped was the one who told me the issue was the way the phone is being registered to the network. ATT only seen the Moto X as a gsm device, due in part probably to the way Motorola has it listed internally or something, God knows. But he gave me an ATT Moto X imei and was able to register the device as lte. If it wasn't for that I would still be hspa+. Not sure if it's ATT with the corporate bs or Motorola not doing it right but that seems to be the issue.
Rocking the new Moto X
Woop Woop
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It's impossible to buy the device from Tmobile...
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T-mobile sells the Moto X on their Web site and in their stores. However, it's $100 more expensive from T-Mo, apparently due to Google subsidizing purchases directly from the Play Store.
Are we talking moto x or nexus 5? I guess something might have changed overnight.
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T-mobile sells the Moto X on their Web site and in their stores. However, it's $100 more expensive from T-Mo, apparently due to Google subsidizing purchases directly from the Play Store.
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Since when? I was just on the T Mobile site and they do not sell the Moto X.
Edit; I am on T Mobile and get LTE all the time, T Mobile sales associates don't know what they are talking about and they are usually wrong!
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No issues with LTE on my GFs xt1053 with Straight Talk. I had trouble getting LTE working my Dev Edition with AT&T, but after switching the Network Mode to LTE with Gravity Box it has worked great.
Do you have one of the new ST LTE sim cards? They only started selling them a few months ago. If you do, are you in one of the rare areas where AT&T uses Band 5? The xt1053 does not support LTE on 850mhz.
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After reading that others are getting LTE on AT&T with the TMo and Dev Ed versions I rechecked my settings and somehow Settings->Wireless& Networks>More->Mobile Networks>Network Mode was unset. There is a radio button with two options: Automatic, and 2G. Neither setting was selected. I selected Automatic and voila, LTE now works. Just for kicks I reset the phone to see what happens. When I check the setting Automatic is selected, but if I hit cancel, it deselects and then nothing is selected. This appears to be a software bug.
If you're having issues getting LTE check your NETWORK MODE settings and make sure it's set to Automatic.
Settings->Wireless& Networks>More->Mobile Networks>Network Mode: AUTOMATIC
Sorry all, I was mistaken. I was thinking Nexus 5. Moto X is clearly not available directly from T-mobile.
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After reading that others are getting LTE on AT&T with the TMo and Dev Ed versions I rechecked my settings and somehow Settings->Wireless& Networks>More->Mobile Networks>Network Mode was unset. There is a radio button with two options: Automatic, and 2G. Neither setting was selected. I selected Automatic and voila, LTE now works. Just for kicks I reset the phone to see what happens. When I check the setting Automatic is selected, but if I hit cancel, it deselects and then nothing is selected. This appears to be a software bug.
If you're having issues getting LTE check your NETWORK MODE settings and make sure it's set to Automatic.
Settings->Wireless& Networks>More->Mobile Networks>Network Mode: AUTOMATIC
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This would explain why I was able to get it working on my Dev Edition with Gravity Box, as it changes this same setting with the additional option of 3g only and 3g/LTE.
Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 will run on the Straight Talk cdma network, that uses Verizon's towers?
BeeHarp said:
Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 will run on the Straight Talk cdma network, that uses Verizon's towers?
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Yes, it will.
BeeHarp said:
Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 will run on the Straight Talk cdma network, that uses Verizon's towers?
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Does Straight Talk use an LTE SIM card for its Verizon use?
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Does anyone know if the Nexus 6 will run on the Straight Talk cdma network, that uses Verizon's towers?
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I am also interested in getting more details about this. I'm currently using an old sprint note 2 on straight talk (verizon) and would love to get the N6.
I'll add my experience with Straight Talk. I took my Verizon phone (Droid DNA) to Straight Talk and although it did work, it was not LTE and service (voice and data) was horrible. YMMV.
You would have to activate it as a GSM device. It would use ATT for service. Straight talk can not activate LTE on Verizon. If you get it to work on CDMA you will only get 3G. If you tell them it is LTE capable they will not activate it.
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Verizon recently announced MVNOs will have access to LTE. It looks like it is already in effect. Here is a ST Verizon network LTE phone: http://www.walmart.com/msharbor/ip/Straight-Talk-ZTE-932C-Prepaid-Smartphone/39322439 There is also a LTE hotspot on the Verizon network. Now the question is will we be able to buy a Verizon based straight talk sim or can we pull one out of this ZTE phone and make it work in the Nexus 6? :fingers-crossed:
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That's great if they're moving to LTE, but the coverage in my experience was definitely not the same as Verizon's. I would have areas where I'd completely lose signal and not be able to so much as send a text or make a phone call. And this was in a highly populated area. It was a night & day difference in coverage. Again YMMV.
I figured instead of making a new thread I would ask here. I have a Nexus 6 that was on US Cellular. I purc. a straight talk byop program and put sim for att in it. It worked fine last night. I woke up this morning and have no signal bars at all. will not make or rec. calls. Anyone have an idea what i need to do? APNs are all correct.
I just wanted to bump this old thread and mention in case anyone was searching for- that Walmart now sells the straight talk Verizon LTE sim cards. Just waiting on a speedtest review now.
Good News - Nexus 6 Confirmed Working with VZW LTE Sim
Hi All,
I finally was able to buy a Nexus 6 from Motorola. I have just finished setting it up with a Straight Talk Verizon LTE sim. AND IT WORKS! I purchased the verizon sim package from Walmart. The biggest challenge was getting the sim activated. I really wanted it to just work, but as some may have expected the IMEIs of Nexus 6 devices do not check out as valid when trying to do the CDMA registration step of the sim activation. This is likely due to the fact that there are no Nexus 6 IMEIs in the verizon network database... yet. This may be a pointless when Verizon announces they are finally carrying the Nexus 6, but you never know.
So... the How to:
Basically you just need to do the well documented Verizon display model IMEI trick.
Here is a detailed description of the sim activation technique: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/how-to-activate-a-nexus-7-on-verizon-wireless/
In short:
Walk into a verizon store and take a picture of the IMEI from an LTE phone, the one I used was from a HTC One M8, but the Moto Turbo would work too. (I grabbed a couple different IMEIs just in case one didn't work. The first one I tried worked no problem)
After that just follow the instructions on the SIM activation package, but use the Verizon store IMEIs instead of the Nexus 6.
When it comes time to stick it in your phone for activation, put it in the Nexus 6 and your golden.
I can confirm 3G works, LTE works
I have received texts to my Straight Talk number and to Google voice.
I have received and sent MMS messages.
This technique DOES NOT change your IMEI in the Nexus, it simply allows you to activate the sim card. It DOES NOT associate the verizon store IMEI with your account in any way.
On your account page you will see the sim card associated with your phone number not with IMEI of any phone NEXUS 6, store phone or otherwise. See attached picture of how it will appear in your account
Nanoman66 said:
Hi All,
I finally was able to buy a Nexus 6 from Motorola. I have just finished setting it up with a Straight Talk Verizon LTE sim. AND IT WORKS! I purchased the verizon sim package from Walmart. The biggest challenge was getting the sim activated. I really wanted it to just work, but as some may have expected the IMEIs of Nexus 6 devices do not check out as valid when trying to do the CDMA registration step of the sim activation. This is likely due to the fact that there are no Nexus 6 IMEIs in the verizon network database... yet. This may be a pointless when Verizon announces they are finally carrying the Nexus 6, but you never know.
So... the How to:
Basically you just need to do the well documented Verizon display model IMEI trick.
Here is a detailed description of the sim activation technique: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/how-to-activate-a-nexus-7-on-verizon-wireless/
In short:
Walk into a verizon store and take a picture of the IMEI from an LTE phone, the one I used was from a HTC One M8, but the Moto Turbo would work too. (I grabbed a couple different IMEIs just in case one didn't work. The first one I tried worked no problem)
After that just follow the instructions on the SIM activation package, but use the Verizon store IMEIs instead of the Nexus 6.
When it comes time to stick it in your phone for activation, put it in the Nexus 6 and your golden.
I can confirm 3G works, LTE works
I have received texts to my Straight Talk number and to Google voice.
I have received and sent MMS messages.
This technique DOES NOT change your IMEI in the Nexus, it simply allows you to activate the sim card. It DOES NOT associate the verizon store IMEI with your account in any way.
On your account page you will see the sim card associated with your phone number not with IMEI of any phone NEXUS 6, store phone or otherwise. See attached picture of how it will appear in your account
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Is there anyway you can run a speedtest for me on the Verizon network? I would like to see the speeds before I load my service card on the SIM card.
Nanoman66 said:
Hi All,
I finally was able to buy a Nexus 6 from Motorola. I have just finished setting it up with a Straight Talk Verizon LTE sim. AND IT WORKS! I purchased the verizon sim package from Walmart. The biggest challenge was getting the sim activated. I really wanted it to just work, but as some may have expected the IMEIs of Nexus 6 devices do not check out as valid when trying to do the CDMA registration step of the sim activation. This is likely due to the fact that there are no Nexus 6 IMEIs in the verizon network database... yet. This may be a pointless when Verizon announces they are finally carrying the Nexus 6, but you never know.
So... the How to:
Basically you just need to do the well documented Verizon display model IMEI trick.
Here is a detailed description of the sim activation technique: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/how-to-activate-a-nexus-7-on-verizon-wireless/
In short:
Walk into a verizon store and take a picture of the IMEI from an LTE phone, the one I used was from a HTC One M8, but the Moto Turbo would work too. (I grabbed a couple different IMEIs just in case one didn't work. The first one I tried worked no problem)
After that just follow the instructions on the SIM activation package, but use the Verizon store IMEIs instead of the Nexus 6.
When it comes time to stick it in your phone for activation, put it in the Nexus 6 and your golden.
I can confirm 3G works, LTE works
I have received texts to my Straight Talk number and to Google voice.
I have received and sent MMS messages.
This technique DOES NOT change your IMEI in the Nexus, it simply allows you to activate the sim card. It DOES NOT associate the verizon store IMEI with your account in any way.
On your account page you will see the sim card associated with your phone number not with IMEI of any phone NEXUS 6, store phone or otherwise. See attached picture of how it will appear in your account
Click to expand...
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Thanks for the heads up! Could you do a speedtest?
so i did this trick (i actually used a buddies VZW phone) and the phone is on my accoutn but i cant activat it with the verizon sim that comes with the newer byop package. i keep getting invalid serial messages. but its straight talks on sim card...
Nanoman66 said:
Hi All,
I finally was able to buy a Nexus 6 from Motorola. I have just finished setting it up with a Straight Talk Verizon LTE sim. AND IT WORKS! I purchased the verizon sim package from Walmart. The biggest challenge was getting the sim activated. I really wanted it to just work, but as some may have expected the IMEIs of Nexus 6 devices do not check out as valid when trying to do the CDMA registration step of the sim activation. This is likely due to the fact that there are no Nexus 6 IMEIs in the verizon network database... yet. This may be a pointless when Verizon announces they are finally carrying the Nexus 6, but you never know.
So... the How to:
Basically you just need to do the well documented Verizon display model IMEI trick.
Here is a detailed description of the sim activation technique: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/how-to-activate-a-nexus-7-on-verizon-wireless/
In short:
Walk into a verizon store and take a picture of the IMEI from an LTE phone, the one I used was from a HTC One M8, but the Moto Turbo would work too. (I grabbed a couple different IMEIs just in case one didn't work. The first one I tried worked no problem)
After that just follow the instructions on the SIM activation package, but use the Verizon store IMEIs instead of the Nexus 6.
When it comes time to stick it in your phone for activation, put it in the Nexus 6 and your golden.
I can confirm 3G works, LTE works
I have received texts to my Straight Talk number and to Google voice.
I have received and sent MMS messages.
This technique DOES NOT change your IMEI in the Nexus, it simply allows you to activate the sim card. It DOES NOT associate the verizon store IMEI with your account in any way.
On your account page you will see the sim card associated with your phone number not with IMEI of any phone NEXUS 6, store phone or otherwise. See attached picture of how it will appear in your account
Click to expand...
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Huge thumbs up! :good: did something similar to get my nexus 6 activated on straight talk
1. Turned off my existing verizon note 3 and wrote down IMEI number
2. Activated BYOP activation kit sim from Straight Talk with my note 3 IMEI
3. After activation, put Straight Talk sim into Nexus 6
4. Enjoy Verizon LTE Speeds!
I'm out in the mountains and am pulling down ~5mbps with the Nexus 6, this is the same LTE speeds i get on my verizon iPhone 6plus and what I got on my Note 3. My other verizon phones pull down 20-30mbps in the city, so I expect the Nexus 6 to do the same.
Nanoman66 said:
Hi All,
I finally was able to buy a Nexus 6 from Motorola. I have just finished setting it up with a Straight Talk Verizon LTE sim. AND IT WORKS! I purchased the verizon sim package from Walmart. The biggest challenge was getting the sim activated. I really wanted it to just work, but as some may have expected the IMEIs of Nexus 6 devices do not check out as valid when trying to do the CDMA registration step of the sim activation. This is likely due to the fact that there are no Nexus 6 IMEIs in the verizon network database... yet. This may be a pointless when Verizon announces they are finally carrying the Nexus 6, but you never know.
So... the How to:
Basically you just need to do the well documented Verizon display model IMEI trick.
Here is a detailed description of the sim activation technique: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/how-to-activate-a-nexus-7-on-verizon-wireless/
In short:
Walk into a verizon store and take a picture of the IMEI from an LTE phone, the one I used was from a HTC One M8, but the Moto Turbo would work too. (I grabbed a couple different IMEIs just in case one didn't work. The first one I tried worked no problem)
After that just follow the instructions on the SIM activation package, but use the Verizon store IMEIs instead of the Nexus 6.
When it comes time to stick it in your phone for activation, put it in the Nexus 6 and your golden.
I can confirm 3G works, LTE works
I have received texts to my Straight Talk number and to Google voice.
I have received and sent MMS messages.
This technique DOES NOT change your IMEI in the Nexus, it simply allows you to activate the sim card. It DOES NOT associate the verizon store IMEI with your account in any way.
On your account page you will see the sim card associated with your phone number not with IMEI of any phone NEXUS 6, store phone or otherwise. See attached picture of how it will appear in your account
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did the same thing, but for some reason i need to go to the apn and edit it for ST on verizon and its wierd because verizon your not supposed to edit that. and i still cant send mms
I can confirm that a Straight Talk LTE SIM card that uses Verizon towers will work in an unlocked Nexus 6, even though Best Buy, Amazon, etc say it will only work with GSM carriers. Voice, sms, mms and data are all functioning properly.
The SIM card I am using was activated with a Moto X Developer Edition about a month ago, but that phone started acting up so I figured I'd buy the Nexus since it was on sale.
Speeds in southern-central Maine are 5.2 down/2.4 up. Not blazing by any stretch but Verizon's coverage in Maine is better than anyone else.
stefymarty said:
I can confirm that a Straight Talk LTE SIM card that uses Verizon towers will work in an unlocked Nexus 6, even though Best Buy, Amazon, etc say it will only work with GSM carriers. Voice, sms, mms and data are all functioning properly.
The SIM card I am using was activated with a Moto X Developer Edition about a month ago, but that phone started acting up so I figured I'd buy the Nexus since it was on sale.
Speeds in southern-central Maine are 5.2 down/2.4 up. Not blazing by any stretch but Verizon's coverage in Maine is better than anyone else.
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Can anyone tell me if VoLTE works, meaning you can make a call and use Data at the same time? There are reports that this feature must be switched on internally by Verizon. As a straighttalk user, we don't have access to Verizon Customer service.
I'm also in Maine too, stefymarty and I'm thinking about switching my Straighttalk ATT lte sim for Verizon.
Thanks for responding.
stefymarty said:
Speeds in southern-central Maine are 5.2 down/2.4 up. Not blazing by any stretch but Verizon's coverage in Maine is better than anyone else.
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Pretty sure Verizon limits MVNO's to 5 down so you're basically getting as fast as you can.
thanks4playing said:
Can anyone tell me if VoLTE works, meaning you can make a call and use Data at the same time? There are reports that this feature must be switched on internally by Verizon. As a straighttalk user, we don't have access to Verizon Customer service.
I'm also in Maine too, stefymarty and I'm thinking about switching my Straighttalk ATT lte sim for Verizon.
Thanks for responding.
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Just tried it and it appears that you cannot use data while on a phone call. Not a deal breaker for me - it's a feature I've never used.
On a side note - if you decide to root and flash a custom ROM, you may lose your mobile data. After 3 weeks of perfect performance, I got the flashing fever and unlocked, rooted, and installed the latest cm12 nightly. After doing so, I ended up with an exclamation point in my signal bars, able to call and text, but no data. When I checked the apn settings, it said "Access point names are not available for this user", instead of showing the usual dozen or so Verizon Internet APNs. I tried everything to get it to work, including the usuals - reinsert the sim, airplane mode toggle and reboot, dial *#*#4636#*#* and change the network type, toggle the radio, etc. Nothing worked. I decided to flash back to a stock ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-stock-rooted-5-0-1-lrx22-stock-root-t2980206 and suddenly all the vzw APNs were showing up again, but I still couldn't connect to mobile data. As a last resort, I did the unthinkable and called Straight Talk customer service, told them I just updated my phone and lost data connectivity. The kind lady had me turn off the phone, called me back on another line, and turn my phone back on...instantly saw the sweet sweet LTE in the signal bars. Literally the shortest and most rewarding experience I've ever had with ST customer service lol. I'm tempted to reflash the cm12 ROM, but the fact that the APNs go missing kind of scares me. If anyone else is reading this and knows how to fix this problem, please respond. Anyway, just thought I'd give you a heads up. Enjoy the beautiful weekend we have on tap bub!
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