Hi guys,
ive just bought a samsung gear s2 SM-R730A smartwatch and i dont know if it's an unlocked version so i can use with any GSM carrier or i can't. Is there any way or trick to find out if it's unlocked?
Yes there is... this model was made for ATT. Each GS2 has its own IMEI, and a phone number attached. Go to your GS2's Settings/Connections/ATT sync. Also One will see the phone number attached to the IMEI in the Connections section.
I'm not sure if it's legal, but One "could" change the IMEI associated with the device. Js.
Most likely your GS2 is not unlocked. Only the Verizon model comes factory unlocked.
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tweety888 said:
Hi guys,
ive just bought a samsung gear s2 SM-R730A smartwatch and i dont know if it's an unlocked version so i can use with any GSM carrier or i can't. Is there any way or trick to find out if it's unlocked?
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Hi I want to send my GF, in the USA an unlocked international note. I day it will work on at&t, the guy in the shop says no. It's the N7000
Thx
From box 13......
It will work as long as it supports the frequencies.At&t is gsm so it should be compatible. Just check if the frequencies are supported.
P.S.: remove the comma after gf
I have an unlocked German gt n7000 I got from amazon. I am in los Angeles. It works perfectly on at&t. Just download at&t messages app from the web and side load it, and you will get visual voicemail for free too. You must use the WAP.Cingular apn
There is a thread here about it. Search.
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If it is truly unlocked it will work
AW: Will an unlocked uk note work on at&t?
Wrong section
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Works great. Lots of people using ATT's network either natively or through straight talk.
I searched the form and haven't found anything regarding this. I'm a bit shocked since you can do this with the S3 and S4.
Do we know yet if and when we'll be able to enable AWS bands on the AT&T Note 3 so all variances of 3G, 4G, and LTE would be used if you were to insert a T-Mobile sim card?
If I unlock the AT&T Note 3 and insert a T-Mobile sim card, I would only get LTE and "4G" where they have refarmed their network, correct? Everywhere else would be the Edge network? This is what I'm trying to avoid, thus asking about the AWS.
Thanks!
PowerMan572 said:
I searched the form and haven't found anything regarding this. I'm a bit shocked since you can do this with the S3 and S4.
Do we know yet if and when we'll be able to enable AWS bands on the AT&T Note 3 so all variances of 3G, 4G, and LTE would be used if you were to insert a T-Mobile sim card?
If I unlock the AT&T Note 3 and insert a T-Mobile sim card, I would only get LTE and "4G" where they have refarmed their network, correct? Everywhere else would be the Edge network? This is what I'm trying to avoid, thus asking about the AWS.
Thanks!
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Good question. Maybe you can ask the dev over in the S4 forums about it and make sure to mention that you have obtained root access. His method might work the same but doesn't hurt to ask.
I've been looking for an answer to this as well since AT&T devices run cheaper than T-Mobile devices. I've used an AT&T Note 2 on T-Mobile with that method (the method was discovered on that device) and am currently using an AT&T S4 with my T-Mobile $30 plan with no issues.
so does anyone know a method to enable the AWS bands on AT&T note 3. This it the only post about it
So far doesn't look like it :crying:
Stinks too because I just bought the Note 3 for T-Mobile off of eBay for full price! and selling my S4. Will probably still have to pitch in $300 or more.
I was really hoping to find something, because I know of a loop hole in AT&T's system that allows me to get any phone at the discounted price, and then I cancel the next day without getting a early termination fee. This is how I've gotten my last 3 phones without having to pay full price. Now that I'm with T-Mobile, I will only be able to do this if I can get the phone from AT&T and then unlock T-Mobile's frequency band(s)
We need someone to make a QPST backup from a T-Mobile model and zero out the IMEI in the QCN file (or put the AT&T device's IMEI into it). Then restore that backup onto an AT&T Note 3.
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Product F(RED) said:
We need someone to make a QPST backup from a T-Mobile model and zero out the IMEI in the QCN file (or put the AT&T device's IMEI into it). Then restore that backup onto an AT&T Note 3.
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Has anyone asked anybody in the T-mobile note 3 forum?
I just asked on another forum. Waiting to hear back. Still need someone who's feeling lucky to flash it though.
Product F(RED) said:
I just asked on another forum. Waiting to hear back. Still need someone who's feeling lucky to flash it though.
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I dont mind, I posted it over in the t-mobile section too
pimpsuprazx said:
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-n...3g4g-aws-bands-on-att-galaxy-note-2-sgh-i317/
same idea, but with the note 3, thanks.
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This guy has it ^ go to link this should help ya'll. it was posted in the tmobile section as a response
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This guy has it ^ go to link this should help ya'll. it was posted in the tmobile section as a response
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stop it already.....that is for the note 2!
I just went from my AT&T S4 to a T-Mobile Note 3. If someone can tell me how to remove my IMEI/any other identifying information from the QCN file that I can make, I'll post it here for people to try.
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stop it already.....that is for the note 2!
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it works for the note 3 read the post
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This guy has it ^ go to link this should help ya'll. it was posted in the tmobile section as a response
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I think people will brick if they use that file. Can anyone confirm this? Phone to expensive to break.
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I think people will brick if they use that file. Can anyone confirm this? Phone to expensive to break.
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Well tried it. Just as I thought it failed. Esn don't match.
RoninTPD said:
I think people will brick if they use that file. Can anyone confirm this? Phone to expensive to break.
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Well tried it. Just as I thought it failed. Esn don't match.
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ESN doesn't need to match. But stop trying to flash a Note 2's modem NVRAM backup onto a Note 3. You guys are asking for a brick.
Any luck or possible solution?? i have no network inside my office for ATT so i switched to TMob..but still no network..
My friend on TMob getting network on Iphone
Like I said, I can provide you guys with the QCN file if someone can tell me how to get my IMEI out of it (so my IMEI number isn't written to your phones).
READ: I CURRENTLY HAVE AND AM USING A T-MOBILE NOTE 3.
is anyone still working on this?
...you guys are all blind...
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...you guys are all blind...
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not blind it's just no one knows the ans..
the ans may be on the s4 forum.
Hi guys!
I bought a new S3 Mini two days ago from an online company as a Pay as you go phone it came with a Vodaphone top up sim and i have no use for the sim as ive got a contract/pay monthly sim already i just needed a new phone, Anyways ive received it and its locked to Vodaphone WTH?? its a PAYG phone why have they locked it? Anyways as its the new type S3 mini "GT-i8200N" (Faster CPU) ive been looking for a way to sim unlock it without using these dodgy online companies as my brother paid for some company online to unlock his phone and they started buying items all over the world with his Card details so for this reason i wont use any sites online! so i wondered if there is a way around this and does anyone know how please?
Many thanks
Put the question in the right section,and someone maybe will answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-mini/help
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@i7demon go on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ search for your model,and download the firmware of your country or sim provider. Then install it with odin
Ah right sorry
Hey!
I purchased a Note 8 device on Ebay , and its locked to T-Mobile , now, I don't live in the U.S. , so I don't ahve access to the network and I cannot utilize the unlock app.
Do you think - if I root the device and attempt to permanently delete the Unlock App - will I be able to unlock it like a normal person by inserting a sim and submitting an unlock code? :|
What other options would you suggest that doesn't involve talking to T-mobile, since they've made it clear they're not in to help me.
Yeah, I read it it all but if you haven't done so I would call Tmo multiple times and see if you get a different response. Often enough the second person can do what the first told you was impossible, was against policy, etc. That's all I've got, sorry.
No root for Snapdragon devices
not an expert but maybe someone can clarify, would ODIN an unlocked firmware achieve carrier unlock?
SteelPicori said:
not an expert but maybe someone can clarify, would ODIN an unlocked firmware achieve carrier unlock?
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No, it won't. The device is locked to only work with SIM cards from a certain carrier.
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No root for Snapdragon devices
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Really? then what do you call this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340
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Really? then what do you call this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340
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Well crap, I stand corrected. Missed the news
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However, it does specifically say that it does not sim unlock the phone
Check ebay for people able to unlocking a phone. It may or may not work. Else try contacting the seller to see if you can return it. And a request, in future please do read the listings correctly to ensure network compatibility
I have read several threads already and was pretty sure any of them would work but came across a couple posts saying Tmobile and AT&T versions were giving people problems.
I am looking to buy one off Swappa but most of the available phones are with carriers other than Sprint.
I know all US Note 8s have identical hardware so can I purchase any carrier version Note 8, unlock it, flash Sprint rom and be good to go?
Thanks for any help.
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I have read several threads already and was pretty sure any of them would work but came across a couple posts saying Tmobile and AT&T versions were giving people problems.
I am looking to buy one off Swappa but most of the available phones are with carriers other than Sprint.
I know all US Note 8s have identical hardware so can I purchase any carrier version Note 8, unlock it, flash Sprint rom and be good to go?
Thanks for any help.
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It is still better to buy the version you intend to service with...unlocked if you want better resale and better switching...but if you get a better deal...any carrier can be switched...the IEMI just has to be added to carrier for all functions, in some cases...and that's where the issues arise...not all techs will do it...Sprint is the most lenient...
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It is still better to buy the version you intend to service with...unlocked if you want better resale and better switching...but if you get a better deal...any carrier can be switched...the IEMI just has to be added to carrier for all functions, in some cases...and that's where the issues arise...not all techs will do it...Sprint is the most lenient...
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ok thanks for the info.
anyone have personal experience trying to do this? most of the phones I see for sale are Tmobile or AT&T.
jzan said:
ok thanks for the info.
anyone have personal experience trying to do this? most of the phones I see for sale are Tmobile or AT&T.
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Check the device's specs to make sure it uses the same bands as Sprint
If it dont then no cause LTE or 3g may not work properly
Most "GSM" phones dont pick sprint up to well
Search switching carrier guide and BlueFox721 on XDA and you will see many
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TheMadScientist said:
Check the device's specs to make sure it uses the same bands as Sprint
If it dont then no cause LTE or 3g may not work properly
Most "GSM" phones dont pick sprint up to well
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False...all Note 8s hardware are same...only issue is unlocked firmware not getting VVM and WiFi calling from ATT and Verizon...which is fixed by flashing complete carrier firmware...T-Mobile devices are running Verizon firmware and Sprint devices are running T-Mobile firmware...
Check it out switching carrier guide xda...google...
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Search switching carrier guide and BlueFox721 on XDA and you will see many
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False...all Note 8s hardware are same...only issue is unlocked firmware not getting VVM and WiFi calling from ATT and Verizon...which is fixed by flashing complete carrier firmware...T-Mobile devices are running Verizon firmware and Sprint devices are running T-Mobile firmware...
Check it out switching carrier guide xda...google...
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Thanks will do!