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Convert Verizon Note 8 to Vodafone?

Hello - I have recently moved to Spain and have a new Galaxy Note 8 (Verizon) phone from the US. I also brought a Nexus 5 (Google) and put a Vodafone ES chip in it to use here, and it worked perfectly from day 1. As the Note 8 is the better phone and I would rather carry it around with me I had hoped simply swapping chips would work, but it doesn't as the phone still looks to Verizon. Is there any way to get rid of the Verizon issue and have the phone work on the Vodafone ES network?
Thank you and apologies if my search missed seeing this addressed earlier!
Gary

GaryRad said:
Hello - I have recently moved to Spain and have a new Galaxy Note 8 (Verizon) phone from the US. I also brought a Nexus 5 (Google) and put a Vodafone ES chip in it to use here, and it worked perfectly from day 1. As the Note 8 is the better phone and I would rather carry it around with me I had hoped simply swapping chips would work, but it doesn't as the phone still looks to Verizon. Is there any way to get rid of the Verizon issue and have the phone work on the Vodafone ES network?
Thank you and apologies if my search missed seeing this addressed earlier!
Gary
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I believe you can flash your snapdragon device for the unlocked snapdragon ( USA generic non network specific note 8) USA version .
Don't think any Vodafone firmwares out there are going to be snapdragon compatible since the Note 8 sold in Spain is Exynos.
EDIT: first check your APN settings.
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What does your phone says when you insert a Spanish SIM?

RossTeagan said:
What does your phone says when you insert a Spanish SIM?
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The Verizon logo appears on startup and in Settings "About Phone" it shows i'm on the Vodafone network in settings but it doesn't pick up my ES phone number (actually shows no number under "My Phone Number") and won't actually connect to the cellular network. Wireless of course works fine.
The phone is an SM-N950U.
Thank you.

Limeybastard said:
I believe you can flash your snapdragon device for the unlocked snapdragon ( USA generic non network specific note 8) USA version .
Don't think any Vodafone firmwares out there are going to be snapdragon compatible since the Note 8 sold in Spain is Exynos.
EDIT: first check your APN settings.
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APN is set to "Verizon Internet" (VZWINTERNET), if I were to reset to default would it pick up a new APN from the Vodafone SIM? Actually "Reset to Default" (and "ADD") is grayed out and does nothing when pressed. I can Edit the name, and apparently Discard it from the screen it goes to when I tap on Verizon Internet.

GaryRad said:
APN is set to "Verizon Internet" (VZWINTERNET), if I were to reset to default would it pick up a new APN from the Vodafone SIM? Actually "Reset to Default" (and "ADD") is grayed out and does nothing when pressed. I can Edit the name, and apparently Discard it from the screen it goes to when I tap on Verizon Internet.
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I forgot exactly how to add APN settings but seems like you definitely need to change the APN settings to your local Spanish service provider APN settings first.
Since if I'm correct you are using a stock Verizon note 8 with a Spanish sim card. EG not roaming.
http://thecellguide.com/configure-apn-settings-galaxy-note8/
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I forgot exactly how to add APN settings but seems like you definitely need to change the APN settings to your local Spanish service provider APN settings first.
Since if I'm correct you are using a stock Verizon note 8 with a Spanish sim card. EG not roaming.
http://thecellguide.com/configure-apn-settings-galaxy-note8/
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I was hoping I could "ADD" a second setting in APN (per your link above) for Vodafone but ADD is grayed out and not accessible. I'll try popping in the Vodafone chip again and see what is and isn't possible and report back. Thanks.

Done!
I'm not quite sure how or why, but armed with the correct APN data I went ahead and popped in my Vodafone Sim card and booted up the Note 8. It did show the Verizon logo and a message about the Sim not being a Verizon Sim but once fully booted it had the Vodafone APNs and was on the Vodafone 4G network! Only odd thing I can't seem to resolve is that in Settings/About Phone the phone number shows as "Unknown". I dialed a couple local numbers and the correct (Spain) phone number showed on their screens so the Unknown number is no big deal. Googled the issue and the steps shown to get it in there are not applicable for this phone.
Of course the cheapo LG Nexus 5 phone accepted the Verizon Sim and worked fine immediately!
Thanks!
Gary

GaryRad said:
I'm not quite sure how or why, but armed with the correct APN data I went ahead and popped in my Vodafone Sim card and booted up the Note 8. It did show the Verizon logo and a message about the Sim not being a Verizon Sim but once fully booted it had the Vodafone APNs and was on the Vodafone 4G network! Only odd thing I can't seem to resolve is that in Settings/About Phone the phone number shows as "Unknown". I dialed a couple local numbers and the correct (Spain) phone number showed on their screens so the Unknown number is no big deal. Googled the issue and the steps shown to get it in there are not applicable for this phone.
Of course the cheapo LG Nexus 5 phone accepted the Verizon Sim and worked fine immediately!
Thanks!
Gary
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Glad it got sorted. Just out of curiosity, was there any particular reason why you chose a Verizon version to use in Spain? Or was it just the case of getting a better deal .
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Limeybastard said:
Glad it got sorted. Just out of curiosity, was there any particular reason why you chose a Verizon version to use in Spain? Or was it just the case of getting a better deal .
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I had upgraded from an iPhone 6+ early last year in the US, moved to Spain in November, and the company has an account with Verizon.. phone moved with me!

Enjoy yourself in Spain, I know did especially the beaches LOL
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AT&T Note 8 to Verizon

I'm having an issues with a Note I just got. I'm looking to switch it from AT&T to Verizon.
I went through AT&T and got the unlock code, put in the Verizon sim and entered the code. After that I went to switch over the phone on Verizon, but they said that my device was not compatible with the Verizon network.
From what I'm aware of, unlocking the phone would work. Has anyone else had an issue with this? Or do I have to go through trying to flash a Verizon firmware?
Model: SM-N950U
Baseband: N950USQU2BQJA
Android 7.11

As long as it's unlocked the device will work on Verizon, but as the phone originated from AT&T, Verizon recognizes the IMEI as not compatible. If you have another verizon device you can activate that one and do a SIM swap.
You may be able to flash the Verizon firmware over, but Verizon still won't activate it on it's own as the IMEI will remain the same. You may be able to get them to add it to the approved list, but that's up to them.

rapdactyl said:
As long as it's unlocked the device will work on Verizon, but as the phone originated from AT&T, Verizon recognizes the IMEI as not compatible. If you have another verizon device you can activate that one and do a SIM swap.
You may be able to flash the Verizon firmware over, but Verizon still won't activate it on it's own as the IMEI will remain the same. You may be able to get them to add it to the approved list, but that's up to them.
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So if I were to swap over this phone from another one (an S7 that is currently on Verizon to the Note 8), it should work after being unlocked?

asmus101 said:
So if I were to swap over this phone from another one (an S7 that is currently on Verizon to the Note 8), it should work after being unlocked?
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Yup. Pop in your activated VZW SIM card. I would also recommend flashing either the VZWfirmware, or the unlocked 950U1 firmware. ,

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Yup. Pop in your activated VZW SIM card. I would also recommend flashing either the VZWfirmware, or the unlocked 950U1 firmware. ,
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Could you link me for getting that firmware? I got in contact with Verizon and they said...
I am showing the information as follows: users must have software version of NRD90M.G950USQU2BQK5 or NRD90M.G955USQU2BQK5 before they disconnect their service with the prior carriers (AT&T, T-MO, etc). It also goes on to say that Samsung is working on a workaround so that devices do not have an activation issue but there is no specific date or information that has been resolved.
Would the firmware update fix that?

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Could you link me for getting that firmware? I got in contact with Verizon and they said...
I am showing the information as follows: users must have software version of NRD90M.G950USQU2BQK5 or NRD90M.G955USQU2BQK5 before they disconnect their service with the prior carriers (AT&T, T-MO, etc). It also goes on to say that Samsung is working on a workaround so that devices do not have an activation issue but there is no specific date or information that has been resolved.
Would the firmware update fix that?
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Check the carrier switching thread for answers. If you don't find answers by searchingfirst, then I would suggest posting your question there.
As far as links for the firmware, check sammobile.com or updato.com.

The current active Verizon sim you have. Place it in the Verizon S7 and give the S7 imei to Verizon to get service. Them once your S7 is fully operable remove sim and put it inside the unlocked note 8.
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I have a unlocked AT&T working on Verizon. What I did was a carrier switching and the phone is 100% Verizon , then I call Verizon and they add the imei to Verizon and the phone is fully working..

android-incredible said:
I have a unlocked AT&T working on Verizon. What I did was a carrier switching and the phone is 100% Verizon , then I call Verizon and they add the imei to Verizon and the phone is fully working..
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Carrier switching firmware, such as in this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884

asmus101 said:
Carrier switching firmware, such as in this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
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Yes.

asmus101 said:
I went through AT&T and got the unlock code, put in the Verizon sim and entered the code. After that I went to switch over the phone on Verizon, but they said that my device was not compatible with the Verizon network.
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This is partly true...At&t is GSM based network and Verizon is CDMA. Not shure on which frequency at&t phones can woark on Verizon network, is it only 4G or?!
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asmus101 said:
Carrier switching firmware, such as in this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
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How long did it take them to add the IMEI? They told me 72 hours and today would be 72. I guess they are taking their sweet time....

What is my note 8 now?

My note 8 started life as a t mobile USA device, I had it unlocked by t mobile then ported to Sprint USA . The phone now boots using Sprint bootup logo and bloatware. All occurred automatically after first use of Sprint sim card.
My question is, do I advertise it as an unlocked Sprint device or unlocked t mobile device?
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If it's a SIM dependent thing, for instance, if you put a T-Mobile SIM in it and it'll have all the T-Mobile junk on it again, then advertise it as T-Mobile unlocked. If you put another SIM in it and the Sprint junk stays, then advertise as Sprint unlocked.

Max_Terrible said:
If it's a SIM dependent thing, for instance, if you put a T-Mobile SIM in it and it'll have all the T-Mobile junk on it again, then advertise it as T-Mobile unlocked. If you put another SIM in it and the Sprint junk stays, then advertise as Sprint unlocked.
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Right. But don't have an active t mobile sim to see if it changes back to t mobile or not.
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Know anyone that does?

I'd advertise it as whatever it originally was. Other users may not have the same experience you are having. Mine started as Sprint but moved to unlocked firmware. So I'd advertise mine a a Sprint device with the unlocked firmware.

I just put a dead t mobile sim and it changed back to t mobile branding.
So I'll advertise it as an unlocked t mobile model . Cheers
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Making an ATT Note 9 (unlocked) work on Verizon Wireless

Hi Guys,
I purchased a used Galaxy Note 9 that has the ATT startup and boot animation. I check the IMEI number and it's good, so I went ahead and unlocked the phone through a paid service. When I insert my Verizon sim card, it says that a "Network Locked" sim card has been inserted.
Do I need to load a different firmware to get this to work? I thought the Note 9 supported both GSM and CDMA with the same hardware, but maybe I'm wrong. I haven't posted in here in a while and if this is in the wrong spot, I apologize.
Thanks in advance!
-Ken

kkohlmann said:
Hi Guys,
I purchased a used Galaxy Note 9 that has the ATT startup and boot animation. I check the IMEI number and it's good, so I went ahead and unlocked the phone through a paid service. When I insert my Verizon sim card, it says that a "Network Locked" sim card has been inserted.
Do I need to load a different firmware to get this to work? I thought the Note 9 supported both GSM and CDMA with the same hardware, but maybe I'm wrong. I haven't posted in here in a while and if this is in the wrong spot, I apologize.
Thanks in advance!
-Ken
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It's not unlocked

suzook said:
It's not unlocked
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Indeed.
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Limeybastard said:
Indeed.
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Damn...thank you guys...apparently, the online service said their servers are down and they can't access their database now.
I tried two others so I hope one of them comes up with a successful unlock code. I rechecked the IMEI number and that still comes back good, so I guess it's a waiting game. Thank you for the advice!

kkohlmann said:
Damn...thank you guys...apparently, the online service said their servers are down and they can't access their database now.
I tried two others so I hope one of them comes up with a successful unlock code. I rechecked the IMEI number and that still comes back good, so I guess it's a waiting game. Thank you for the advice!
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Did u try cellunlocker.net ? I used him in the past .
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Limeybastard said:
Did u try cellunlocker.net ? I used him in the past .
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Thanks man, just signed up for his service...I will let you know how it pans out. Thank again!

So I was able to get a Note 9 phone I purchased used sim / network unlocked. It was previously on ATT and I'd like to use it on Verizon now. Is it possible to do this? It shows my number, but any other sim information says unknown.
I'm guessing I have to load some kind of Verizon tower info (terminology might be wrong). I thought that stuff is in a CSC file or something. Not sure if I need to flash a whole new ROM, but any guidance would be appreciated.

kkohlmann said:
Hi Guys,
I purchased a used Galaxy Note 9 that has the ATT startup and boot animation. I check the IMEI number and it's good, so I went ahead and unlocked the phone through a paid service. When I insert my Verizon sim card, it says that a "Network Locked" sim card has been inserted.
Do I need to load a different firmware to get this to work? I thought the Note 9 supported both GSM and CDMA with the same hardware, but maybe I'm wrong. I haven't posted in here in a while and if this is in the wrong spot, I apologize.
Thanks in advance!
-Ken
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Once you unlock the phone it will work with Verizon and will configure all the settings as soon as you insert the aim

That's what I thought, but this isn't working. It keeps bringing up the ATT boot animation. I did confirm again that the IMEI is successfully unlocked, but when I login to Verizonwireless on my PC and enter the IMEI it says it's not compatible with Verizon's network.
Is there a database somewhere that has this as a GSM only Note 9. This phone came from an ATT customer...who got the buy one get one free. I sim unlocked it with a third party service.
I'm just wondering if I'm under the false pretense it can handle both GSM and CDMA networks and maybe I'm locked to GSM only...
Any advice is greatly appreciated!

kkohlmann said:
That's what I thought, but this isn't working. It keeps bringing up the ATT boot animation. I did confirm again that the IMEI is successfully unlocked, but when I login to Verizonwireless on my PC and enter the IMEI it says it's not compatible with Verizon's network.
Is there a database somewhere that has this as a GSM only Note 9. This phone came from an ATT customer...who got the buy one get one free. I sim unlocked it with a third party service.
I'm just wondering if I'm under the false pretense it can handle both GSM and CDMA networks and maybe I'm locked to GSM only...
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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You need to flash it to Verizon firmware . Unlike the note 8 carrier versions , the note 9 doesn't rebrand to what sim card is installed currently.
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Hi I successfully flashed Verizon firmware and it still doesn't work.it still has att splash screen and won't connect to Verizon. Please help

Just to make sure that the phone is actually unlocked try T-mobile Sim see if it works.
And if T-mobile sim works then Try N960U1 (XAA) Firmware which is USA unlocked firmware for Unlocked Samsung Note 9 that works with all carriers. so once you insert Verizon sim, it should reboot and set it up for Verizon network.
I did it with T-Mobile Note 8 and was able to use it on Verizon network. Right now I have a Factory unlocked note 9. N960U1 can't really test it because it works with all carriers out of the box.
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Hi I successfully flashed Verizon firmware and it still doesn't work.it still has att splash screen and won't connect to Verizon. Please help
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kkohlmann said:
Damn...thank you guys...apparently, the online service said their servers are down and they can't access their database now.
I tried two others so I hope one of them comes up with a successful unlock code. I rechecked the IMEI number and that still comes back good, so I guess it's a waiting game. Thank you for the advice!
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I just used cellunlocker to unlock my at&t Note 9. Cost me 52$, but none of the free services or the 20$ ones would work. Im using mine on straighttalk with the t-mobile sim.

aarontmartin1994 said:
I just used cellunlocker to unlock my at&t Note 9. Cost me 52$, but none of the free services or the 20$ ones would work. Im using mine on straighttalk with the t-mobile sim.
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Did you ever got your AT&T note 9 working on verizon?

I haven't had access to any active Verizon sim cards so I could test them. I just got my note 9 512gbyesterday so I'm gonna give it a go. I'm sure it can happen. Where there's a will there's a way. My only issue is paying 53$ for unlocking. I know there are way cheaper services, I just want to be sure its credible

I have an ATT note 9 unlocked the sim, installed Stock SM-N960U1 USA Unlocked Firmware Odin "N960U1UEU1ARH2" and everything is working like a charm with my Verizon sim card.

How do you find this software?
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I have an ATT note 9 unlocked the sim, installed Stock SM-N960U1 USA Unlocked Firmware Odin "N960U1UEU1ARH2" and everything is working like a charm with my Verizon sim card.
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How do I get this software? I’m in the exact same situation. I got the unlock code and it said it was successful but Verizon sim still won’t work.

SamsungNote4lyfe said:
How do you find this software?
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How do I get this software? I’m in the exact same situation. I got the unlock code and it said it was successful but Verizon sim still won’t work.
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Start here:
https://www.verizonwireless.com/bring-your-own-device/#checkDevice
I'm not w/VZW,but,I believe if your VZW SIM was activated in another phone,you should be able to drop the SIM Card in (& possibly setting up the APN) & that's it.
However,if you're starting new service w/VZW & the SIM Card hasn't been activated in another phone yet,a call to VZW's customer care is likely in order to get things rollin'.
Again,I'm not w/VZW,just going off memory of what I've read around various sites,so,if your still having issues,contact VZW.
FWIW,it's not the hardware,all US Note 9's are identical on the inside (less storage & RAM options).
Also,some have wrongly stated that flashing firmware will somehow magically SIM Unlock a phone,this is the furthest thing from the truth.

I already had the phone unlocked through a service. I got the code put it in and it said unlock successful. But when you start it up Att logo still shows up and the Verizon Sim does nothing. Other forums say you must upload the unlocked software from the unlocked version of the phone??

SamsungNote4lyfe said:
I already had the phone unlocked through a service. I got the code put it in and it said unlock successful. But when you start it up Att logo still shows up and the Verizon Sim does nothing. Other forums say you must upload the unlocked software from the unlocked version of the phone??
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There's a few things that could be going on:
1) Even though you checked the IMEI to be clear,that is not a 100% full-proof guarantee of anything,less some proof the phone was paid off in full before you bought it.
Also,the phone might have been reported lost or stolen after you purchased it,but,before you actually took delivery of it (A scam artist coulda sold you the phone).
2) Not knowing which exact unlocking service you purchased,whatever you paid for may not have been what you needed for an actual SIM Unlock.
3) If the phone indeed was/is originally an AT&T Model,I'd guess you'd need to be running that firmware to ensure a proper SIM Unlock,but,don't quote me on that,for now.
I'm guessing you're gonna need to contact AT&T customer care regarding the SIM Status of your phone.................
Once that's resolved/SIM Unlocked,if you want to move to VZW firmware,yes,flash the unlocked (SM-N960U1) firmware 1st,then the VZW firmware afterwards,to ensure full functionality for VVM/Wi-Fi Calling/etc.......
You might be able to somehow get all of that working on unlocked firmware,but,I'm not up on all-things-VZW & the Note 9.
But,1st things 1st,get w/AT&T & see if there's anything going on preventing the phone from being SIM Unlocked before you waste any more money on SIM Unlocking services.
As far as paid services,I've used Masterunlockcode & UnlockBase w/a 100% success rate,there's others out there,some mentioned in this very section/thread..............

Will this phone work on AT&T or Tmobile?

I bought a note 9 that is currently a SM-N960U1 but my IMEI shows as Sprint unlocked. Is this going to have any trouble on AT&T or Tmobile? The phone works fine right now with an AT&T sim, minus VoLTE and WiFi Calling. Am I going to have to flash carrier firmware depending on who I am with or does the sim card take care of that? I apologize I have been out of the phone game for a few years.

playerone_ said:
I bought a note 9 that is currently a SM-N960U1 but my IMEI shows as Sprint unlocked. Is this going to have any trouble on AT&T or Tmobile? The phone works fine right now with an AT&T sim, minus VoLTE and WiFi Calling. Am I going to have to flash carrier firmware depending on who I am with or does the sim card take care of that? I apologize I have been out of the phone game for a few years.
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You should have no issues if the device is unlocked. Boot the device, insert sim card, and follow on screen instructions. Itll reboot and change the software compatibility over to the carrier belonging to the sim card you insert.

Jammol said:
You should have no issues if the device is unlocked. Boot the device, insert sim card, and follow on screen instructions. Itll reboot and change the software compatibility over to the carrier belonging to the sim card you insert.
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I put my at&t sim in and it did all that, phone works fine. I just didn't know if I had to flash at&t firmware to get the bands or functions.

playerone_ said:
I put my at&t sim in and it did all that, phone works fine. I just didn't know if I had to flash at&t firmware to get the bands or functions.
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Good. All the US Note 9s are the same hardware and software. Just depends on which software is active.??

playerone_ said:
I bought a note 9 that is currently a SM-N960U1 but my IMEI shows as Sprint unlocked. Is this going to have any trouble on AT&T or Tmobile? The phone works fine right now with an AT&T sim, minus VoLTE and WiFi Calling. Am I going to have to flash carrier firmware depending on who I am with or does the sim card take care of that? I apologize I have been out of the phone game for a few years.
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You have an AT&T sim but VoLTE and wifi calling don't work?

Nope. The options aren't in the settings either.