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Will an unlocked uk note work on at&t?

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
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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?
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Works great. Lots of people using ATT's network either natively or through straight talk.

Unlocked T-Mobile Note 8 on Sprint

I have this same question asked in the T-Mobile forum but wasn't sure if that's the right spot.
I have been reading a lot of different things about doing this with no definitive answer. It looks like, as of recently, it should be as simple as popping in the sprint Sim card and it should work but I want to be sure before hand. Are there any downsides at all about using tmobile Note 8 on Sprint?

cmdauria said:
I have this same question asked in the T-Mobile forum but wasn't sure if that's the right spot.
I have been reading a lot of different things about doing this with no definitive answer. It looks like, as of recently, it should be as simple as popping in the sprint Sim card and it should work but I want to be sure before hand. Are there any downsides at all about using tmobile Note 8 on Sprint?
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To be truthful, there is most likely no downsides of using a Tmobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on the Sprint Network. You should be good to go! :good:

It won't work unfortunately. I also believed it was as simple as sticking an Activated Sprint SIM in the T-Mo N8, but Sprint has a different system. Another user was having issues with a VZW N8, so I did some research, and even though hardware wise they are all the exact same phone, Sprints system will only accept IMEIs from Sprint N8s and factory unlocked N8s. An IMEI from any other carrier will not activate.
So glad I have T-Mobile.
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cmdauria said:
I have this same question asked in the T-Mobile forum but wasn't sure if that's the right spot.
I have been reading a lot of different things about doing this with no definitive answer. It looks like, as of recently, it should be as simple as popping in the sprint Sim card and it should work but I want to be sure before hand. Are there any downsides at all about using tmobile Note 8 on Sprint?
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Mr. Orange 645 said:
It won't work unfortunately. I also believed it was as simple as sticking an Activated Sprint SIM in the T-Mo N8, but Sprint has a different system. Another user was having issues with a VZW N8, so I did some research, and even though hardware wise they are all the exact same phone, Sprints system will only accept IMEIs from Sprint N8s and factory unlocked N8s. An IMEI from any other carrier will not activate.
So glad I have T-Mobile.
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There have been others that successfully activates...it will just show a generic pic and some features may not work...otherwise Sprint's byod would be a bust...some iemi's might not be accepted do to contract issues, or being internationally unlocked instead of SIM unlocked...other issues may be the cause as well..but others with ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile devices have activated on Sprint or other carrier with just a SIM...adding IEMI to Sprint database just ensures working features...although, some have had to use a non-active Sprint IEMI to activate their non-Sprint device...still, less fuss with swapping out to a Sprint or factory unlocked device...good luck

BlueFox721 said:
There have been others that successfully activates...it will just show a generic pic and some features may not work...otherwise Sprint's byod would be a bust...some iemi's might not be accepted do to contract issues, or being internationally unlocked instead of SIM unlocked...other issues may be the cause as well..but others with ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile devices have activated on Sprint or other carrier with just a SIM...adding IEMI to Sprint database just ensures working features...although, some have had to use a non-active Sprint IEMI to activate their non-Sprint device...still, less fuss with swapping out to a Sprint or factory unlocked device...good luck
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Not according to another Sprint user here. He tried everything and it wouldn't work. Do some research, especially on Reddit. Unless it's an unlocked 950U1 or a Sprint Note 8, it will not activate on their network.
I thought the same as you, until I researched it.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Not according to another Sprint user here. He tried everything and it wouldn't work. Do some research, especially on Reddit. Unless it's an unlocked 950U1 or a Sprint Note 8, it will not activate on their network.
I thought the same as you, until I researched it.
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Sprint's website states that BYOD is only accepting IMEIs from the Special Edition of the Note 8...no carrier restrictions...same as S8 and S8+...that restriction may lift after acceptable number of sales of Sprint devices...(1yr later)...but no help now...
Changing imei as I suggested before does not work for Sprint either...just gsm carriers...at least the paid service....and I do research all the time...and if you get a rep that will do it...they can...they just won't because of proprietary sales restrictions...according to Sprint's internal whitesheets...more reliable than online blogs...I have gotten Sprint to Activate a Verizon S7 edge when they weren't supposed to...you just have to go through hoops....they are picky with newer devices though...power with persuasion....

If anyone is still wondering, if you flash the (all carrier no bloat ware) unlocked version of the Note 8 firmware it will work with Sprint. You just need a compatible Sprint sim card. That sim card model number needed is 416Q, same as Galaxy S8 sim.

whatsitsnamenow said:
If anyone is still wondering, if you flash the (all carrier no bloat ware) unlocked version of the Note 8 firmware it will work with Sprint. You just need a compatible Sprint sim card. That sim card model number needed is 416Q, same as Galaxy S8 sim.
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Awesome

I did read Reddit , posts were from January I think.,and still no solid answer. The byod website says my TMO Note 8 device is compatible with Sprint. But how does one truly know? I don't want to port out to Sprint then find out that it doesn't work.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Not according to another Sprint user here. He tried everything and it wouldn't work. Do some research, especially on Reddit. Unless it's an unlocked 950U1 or a Sprint Note 8, it will not activate on their network.
I thought the same as you, until I researched it.
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I just had a chat with Sprint online support. They we're able to load my Unlocked Tmo branded Note 8 IMEI to the system. They said it is ready for activation. I will pickup a Sprint Sim card later today or tomorrow and report back.

I can confirm that T-Mobile Note 8 will work on Sprint. When I put the new Sprint Sim in it change the splash page and add Sprint apps. It removed all T-Mobile apps

Do you have access to all the Sprint bands?
Which SIM did you buy and where?

Just ordered my two Sprint Kickstarter Sim cards. Should be here on Tuesday, porting in from T-MOBILE. Will be using them on our TMO Note 8 devices.
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jinftw said:
Do you have access to all the Sprint bands?
Which SIM did you buy and where?
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I think the phone has all bands. I also tried my Verizon Sim card from my work phone and the Note 8 downloaded all of the Verizon apps and I was able to make calls. It even showed the Verizon splash screen when I turned it on.
Here is a pic of the Sim card packaging. I got it from my local Sprint store.

All works fine. Or so it seems. Connected to band 41 I think currently. Amazing how the Note 8 reconfigure itself.
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Limeybastard said:
All works fine. Or so it seems. Connected to band 41 I think currently. Amazing how the Note 8 reconfigure itself.
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So far I haven't had any issues. How is it going for you?

cert15z said:
So far I haven't had any issues. How is it going for you?
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Not bad, not as fast as TMO but then again not as expensive. $15 is $15 , right?
Sometimes, my browsing slows right down. Even on hand 41. Loading pages like BBC etc, it stalls.
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Limeybastard said:
Not bad, not as fast as TMO but then again not as expensive. $15 is $15 , right?
Sometimes, my browsing slows right down. Even on hand 41. Loading pages like BBC etc, it stalls.
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I must agree with you. The network is a lot slower than T-Mo. I have a Sprint branded G7 I got from Swappa and it performs the same as T-MO Note 8 I ported over. For $15 per month I can't complain either.

Indeed, we get what we pay for. I'd however never spend $60 plus on Sprint unlimited plan if it were like this.
Moral of story, Sprint ain't worth more than $20 per month.
cert15z said:
I must agree with you. The network is a lot slower than T-Mo. I have a Sprint branded G7 I got from Swappa and it performs the same as T-MO Note 8 I ported over. For $15 per month I can't complain either.
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I have a T-Mobile Note 8 on boost. I just had to buy a new sim from Boost!

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512 GB invalid sim

So I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512 GB, I was having trouble today activating it, but an online rep helped me get the phone working with Sprint. However, the phone will not stay connected to Sprint. When I boot the phone then will work as normal for five minutes but after that, I will get the invalid sim error and all network services will just disconnect. I took the phone to a Sprint store and the rep switched out the sim for a*known working sim, but that didn't work. The rep suggested I call Samsung and get the phone replaced, but before I do that I wanted to know if anyone else is having similar issues.
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P.S. I also want to add the when the phone does reboot I'm getting the sim card is locked. Then everything in my OP happens.

lK0N said:
So I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512 GB, I was having trouble today activating it, but an online rep helped me get the phone working with Sprint. However, the phone will not stay connected to Sprint. When I boot the phone then will work as normal for five minutes but after that, I will get the invalid sim error and all network services will just disconnect. I took the phone to a Sprint store and the rep switched out the sim for a*known working sim, but that didn't work. The rep suggested I call Samsung and get the phone replaced, but before I do that I wanted to know if anyone else is having similar issues.
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P.S. I also want to add the when the phone does reboot I'm getting the sim card is locked. Then everything in my OP happens.
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Where did you get the SIM card?

TechOut said:
Where did you get the SIM card?
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I went to the Corporate Sprint store.

lK0N said:
I went to the Corporate Sprint store.
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They may have given you the wrong SIM
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lK0N said:
I went to the Corporate Sprint store.
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Did they give you a BYOD SIM? That's what you should have gotten for an unlocked phone.

TechOut said:
They may have given you the wrong SIM
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Did they give you a BYOD SIM? That's what you should have gotten for an unlocked phone.
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I'm not too sure, I'm assuming they have some idea what they are doing, however, assuming makes a donkey out of some people. How would I know the difference between a BYOD Sim and the one I have?

lK0N said:
I'm not too sure, I'm assuming they have some idea what they are doing, however, assuming makes a donkey out of some people. How would I know the difference between a BYOD Sim and the one I have?
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You would have had to pay $10 for BYOD. I had sprint send me 2 wrong SIMS for phones and it would say invalid sim. The BYOD also usually comes in a pack with 3 different types. If the SIM they gave you was just a single SIM on a credit card sized card its likely not BYOD. Those sims are for sprint phones BYOD sims are required for unlocked phones. If you went in and said you need a SIM for a Note 9 they may have assumed you had a sprint one.
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lK0N said:
I'm not too sure, I'm assuming they have some idea what they are doing, however, assuming makes a donkey out of some people. How would I know the difference between a BYOD Sim and the one I have?
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This is what it looks like of you buy it from best buy. I know it says boost but it's the BYOD for all 3 Sprint carriers (Boost Vigrin and Sprint)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost-...m-card-activation-kit/5887020.p?skuId=5887020

TechOut said:
You would have had to pay $10 for BYOD. I had sprint send me 2 wrong SIMS for phones and it would say invalid sim. The BYOD also usually comes in a pack with 3 different types. If the SIM they gave you was just a single SIM on a credit card sized card its likely not BYOD. Those sims are for sprint phones BYOD sims are required for unlocked phones. If you went in and said you need a SIM for a Note 9 they may have assumed you had a sprint one.
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This is what it looks like of you buy it from best buy. I know it says boost but it's the BYOD for all 3 Sprint carriers (Boost Vigrin and Sprint)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost-...m-card-activation-kit/5887020.p?skuId=5887020
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I'm using SIMOLW406TQ.
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where did you buy the phone?

The problem is fixed. Went into a Sprint store and got them to pop in a BYOD sim and everything is working.

lK0N said:
The problem is fixed. Went into a Sprint store and got them to pop in a BYOD sim and everything is working.
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So that was the issue? They gave the SIM for a sprint note not unlocked

TechOut said:
So that was the issue? They gave the SIM for a sprint note not unlocked
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That's correct. Maybe they were thinking all the Notes are the same. They also did note charge me for the sim since it was such a cluster.

lK0N said:
That's correct. Maybe they were thinking all the Notes are the same. They also did note charge me for the sim since it was such a cluster.
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That's good glad it's working now

Which simolw was the correct one!
I have been having the same problem for a few days I bought the kit and installed the phone qith the 206TQ and its not working. My phone is unlocked, would you mind sharing which SIMOLW they chamged it to make it work??

AT&T HD Voice?

Made my first call with the missus, and I noticed that the call quality was awful. It's hard to get used to again after using my Pixel 2 XL and enjoying the call quality with HD voice that came with it.
I checked settings, and I can't seem to find anything that would turn on HD voice with AT&T. Also, I bought this device unlocked from Sammy.
Any pointers?

It's due to not running carrier firmware. You can't use WiFi calling (AKA HD voice) without it. Same with VoLTE Anand I believe video calls.
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jjimenezjj said:
Made my first call with the missus, and I noticed that the call quality was awful. It's hard to get used to again after using my Pixel 2 XL and enjoying the call quality with HD voice that came with it.
I checked settings, and I can't seem to find anything that would turn on HD voice with AT&T. Also, I bought this device unlocked from Sammy.
Any pointers?
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If you must have HD voice, return the unlocked Note and order the AT&T version. You will also get Wi-Fi calling if you buy the AT&T phone.

I've the same situation whit my previous note 8, been past many hours finding a way, and finally found it. You can change the CSC for your carrier, whit the *#243203855#. You must do the two install given when you click install. The phone will be factory restore and then, you'll have AT&T firmware and can use the VOLTE and VoWifi, if AT&T support it on the Note 9, and you have the Volte option provisionned in your account. For me, this has worked very well.

Hmm. I wonder why my Pixel 2 XL had HD Voice and I bought that unlocked.

Will this block tethering?
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dardares said:
I've the same situation whit my previous note 8, been past many hours finding a way, and finally found it. You can change the CSC for your carrier, whit the *#243203855#. You must do the two install given when you click install. The phone will be factory restore and then, you'll have AT&T firmware and can use the VOLTE and VoWifi, if AT&T support it on the Note 9, and you have the Volte option provisionned in your account. For me, this has worked very well.
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Do you know if this wil affect the use of tethering? We are currently under at&t's unlimited plan which doesn't include tethering and got the unlocked variant so we could use it for free.

go0glyb3ar said:
Will this block tethering?
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Do you know if this wil affect the use of tethering? We are currently under at&t's unlimited plan which doesn't include tethering and got the unlocked variant so we could use it for free.
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For me, i can use thetering without any issues.

You could also flash the AT&T firmware with modded or patched ODIN to achieve the same result with the dialer code.

i currently have an unlocked usa version note 9 on ATT.
call quality sucks
even reception is not as strong as with a ATT branded phone (galaxy s8, iphone7, iphone 6plus).
is att stock firmware even available for download?

nycalex said:
i currently have an unlocked usa version note 9 on ATT.
call quality sucks
even reception is not as strong as with a ATT branded phone (galaxy s8, iphone7, iphone 6plus).
is att stock firmware even available for download?
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N960U/ATT/download/N960USQU1ARG6/231675/

ATT Hell - RCS Messaging

Looking to see if somebody can help me with my issue which is I can no longer get RCS activated in messages, its not even an option to activate "chat feature not available for this device / you carrier does not currently support this feature." I came from op 6t where it worked just fine going all the way back where there was a manual option to activate it. When I to the pixel it worked than as I was unenrolling from beta messages it got screwed up. Talked to google whom said talk to att whom were completely clueless to what RCS is. There is a ticket out there with next level IT so we will see but am wondering if there something I should do or somebody that I should escolate to. BTW went back to 6th and no luck either.
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I'm in the same boat... I've tried all of the troubleshooting tricks...no avail... I've had my phone for more than 8 days as well.

Im having the same issue i had an unlocked 3xl on t-mobile switched to att no it doesn't work

dre4402 said:
Im having the same issue i had an unlocked 3xl on t-mobile switched to att no it doesn't work
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Same here, which is totally bs, as my lg-v30 could deal with rcs just fine on att.

In the same boat as well. Following for any resolution
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Found the answer. You need a new sim from AT&T. There is an issue with the 5g sim cards that came with the Pixel 5's so have AT&T send you a new one or get a newer one from the store. Not sure how to tell if the new sim card is the right one though.

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In the same boat as well. Following for any resolution
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Found the answer. You need a new sim from AT&T. There is an issue with the 5g sim cards that came with the Pixel 5's so have AT&T send you a new one or get a newer one from the store. Not sure how to tell if the new sim card is the right one though.
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Where did you find this answer and did it work ?

pixelsquish said:
In the same boat as well. Following for any resolution
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Found the answer. You need a new sim from AT&T. There is an issue with the 5g sim cards that came with the Pixel 5's so have AT&T send you a new one or get a newer one from the store. Not sure how to tell if the new sim card is the right one though.
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Getting a new sim did not resolve the issue

dre4402 said:
Getting a new sim did not resolve the issue
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Actually it did work i guess it just took time to register i just went into the messaging app and it activated

dre4402 said:
Actually it did work i guess it just took time to register i just went into the messaging app and it activated
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Good to hear.
I just got a replacement Pixel 5 today as my original phone's proximity sensor was defective. This one was shipped by AT&T vs from a store. On this phone RCS works with the sim it came with.

You can trick it by putting someone else's sim card into your phone from a different carrier. Activate RCS with the alternate sim card in your phone. Then switch back to your sim card.

having the same issue on my Samsung Note 10+, it was okay two weeks ago but now it doesnt work anymore on both samsung messages and google messages