I've been rocking a Droid Razr M for a while, epic phone!
But I've had my eye on the Moto X since I first heard about it... it just is a fantastic phone from all I've been reading and watching.
Problem is... I'm outside the states. I'm an European currently living in Bolivia.
I can easily get a Moto X same way I got my Razr M => Ebay! .. thing is.. will it work?
The Verizon Droid Razr M worked even before I unlocked it's bootloader etc.. will the Moto X ?
It should work no problem as long as you sim-unlock the phone. I'm using an AT&T Moto X in Canada and it works wonders.
Just make sure you get the correct phone either gsm or CDMA, of course it depends on what system carriers have in your particular country. I can verify that all gsm Roms ie T-Mobile and at&t work on my rogers gsm phone
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flashallthetime said:
Just make sure you get the correct phone either gsm or CDMA, of course it depends on what system carriers have in your particular country. I can verify that all gsm Roms ie T-Mobile and at&t work on my rogers gsm phone
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oh thank you!
To be honest until very recently I didn't even knew there was diferent kinds of networks
all I knew was about diferent frequencies used in diferent contries, for example before coming to Bolivia I bought a Galaxy Ace 2 in Portugal, unlocked. To my surprise when I got to Bolivia it didn't work with 3g networks... just crappy slow 2g internet.
So.. at what Moto X's should I look at? I have no idea which companies use GSM or CDMA. Here in Bolivia it's GSM. (I'm 99% sure, as I had to GSM fix the rom's I installed on my Razr M.. Sorry for still being such a newbie, this is all pretty new to me)
SrPintas said:
...To be honest until very recently I didn't even knew there was diferent kinds of networks
all I knew was about diferent frequencies used in diferent contries, for example before coming to Bolivia I bought a Galaxy Ace 2 in Portugal, unlocked. To my surprise when I got to Bolivia it didn't work with 3g networks... just crappy slow 2g internet.
So.. at what Moto X's should I look at? I have no idea which companies use GSM or CDMA. Here in Bolivia it's GSM. (I'm 99% sure, as I had to GSM fix the rom's I installed on my Razr M.. Sorry for still being such a newbie, this is all pretty new to me)
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Your Droid Razr M was likely a Verizon device (Any with the DROID in their name was due to Verizon licensing "Droid" from Lucas LTD). As such it was CDMA and LTE Band 13 (700MHz range). It also came with quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900) radio for global roaming. Not sure what "GSM FIX" you did, as Moto's web site says it also supports HSPA/UMTS on 850/900/1900/2100MHz.
The X supports the same, but adds support for faster HSPA+ on those same frequencies, and eventually will add LTE band 4 support with a future firmware update.
All Verizon LTE devices are SIM unlocked.
If you only got EDGE with the Razr M, you have a GSM carrier that uses other bands than the Verizon phones support. I'd look for the T-Mobile version of the X, or even the ATT over the Verizon version. From what I understand you can unlock the boot loader on the T-Mobile version. The ATT has a locked bootloader and is SIM locked too. I think the T-Mobile version is not SIM locked, but I could be wrong.
But without knowing what frequencies your carrier supports, its really hard to say.
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Your Droid Razr M was likely a Verizon device (Any with the DROID in their name was due to Verizon licensing "Droid" from Lucas LTD). As such it was CDMA and LTE Band 13 (700MHz range). It also came with quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900) radio for global roaming. Not sure what "GSM FIX" you did, as Moto's web site says it also supports HSPA/UMTS on 850/900/1900/2100MHz.
The X supports the same, but adds support for faster HSPA+ on those same frequencies, and eventually will add LTE band 4 support with a future firmware update.
All Verizon LTE devices are SIM unlocked.
If you only got EDGE with the Razr M, you have a GSM carrier that uses other bands than the Verizon phones support. I'd look for the T-Mobile version of the X, or even the ATT over the Verizon version. From what I understand you can unlock the boot loader on the T-Mobile version. The ATT has a locked bootloader and is SIM locked too. I think the T-Mobile version is not SIM locked, but I could be wrong.
But without knowing what frequencies your carrier supports, its really hard to say.
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Sorry I explained myself wrong.
The Razr M worked fine out of the box. I had to do a GSM fix for some of the Roms I installed.
It was with the Ace II that I only had EDGE.
You said something super there! All LTE Verizon phones are SIM unlocked? Is that for sure? so if I get a Moto X from Verizon, it's gonna work here for sure
That's great news!
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Sorry I explained myself wrong.
The Razr M worked fine out of the box. I had to do a GSM fix for some of the Roms I installed.
It was with the Ace II that I only had EDGE.
You said something super there! All LTE Verizon phones are SIM unlocked? Is that for sure? so if I get a Moto X from Verizon, it's gonna work here for sure
That's great news!
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Yes, their LTE phones are SIM unlocked. Its due to the rules around the 700mhz spectrum they got.
That being said, the latest update to my VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 changed it to that I now have to manually enter the T-Mobile APN settings when I put my T-Mobile USA sim in it. With the MDK and ME7 roms, the came down automatically. I'll have to try the X with the Tmo SIM in it if I get a chance later today to see if its manual or automatic.
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Yes, their LTE phones are SIM unlocked. Its due to the rules around the 700mhz spectrum they got.
That being said, the latest update to my VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 changed it to that I now have to manually enter the T-Mobile APN settings when I put my T-Mobile USA sim in it. With the MDK and ME7 roms, the came down automatically. I'll have to try the X with the Tmo SIM in it if I get a chance later today to see if its manual or automatic.
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Thank you, that'd be great help!
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...I'll have to try the X with the Tmo SIM in it if I get a chance later today to see if its manual or automatic.
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Ok, I just tried... first some info... My Moto X is Stock 16gig from Verizon (not rooted, not a dev edition), with the latest OTA update Verizon pushed (that fixes camera). System Version: 139.15.1.ghost_verizon build 13.9.0Q2.x-116-MX-17-57-x-1. The phone is in "Global" mode, with global roaming settings enabled for all trips. The T-Mobile sim is from my Samsung Galaxy S3 T-Mobile USA (work device).
I powered off the X, removed my Verizon SIM, put in the T-Mo USA sim, and powered it up. The X notifies me "this sim is from an unknown provider." I got an Edge signal. I see T-Mobile on the lock screen. After a another power off/on, I get H+ using the T-Mobile SIM.
Data works - Tested via Chrome and visiting web sites. BB Messenger signs in as well.
SMS works - I sent an SMS from X to my Verizon iPhone 5s (other work phone), it was received fine on the iPhone and reported the T-Mobile phone number. Sent a SMS from my iPhone 5 to the T-Mo phone number, it was received fine on the X.
MMS works - Sent a picture taken on the X to my iP5s, and one from the my iP5s to the X. They were both sent/received just fine.
Calling works - Called my T-Mo USA number from my iP5s, and the X rang was able to answer and talk fine. Called iP5s number from the X, and call came in on my iP5s identified with my T-Mo USA number, was able to answer and talk fine.
All this works WITHOUT manually entering the APN settings on the X when the T-Mobile SIM is in there. But based on the VZW GS4, there is no guarantee the X will remain this way, and you may eventually have to manually enter your APN settings. The again, your wireless carrier may require you to manually enter the APN settings.. I don't know.
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Ok, I just tried... first some info... My Moto X is Stock 16gig from Verizon (not rooted, not a dev edition), with the latest OTA update Verizon pushed (that fixes camera). System Version: 139.15.1.ghost_verizon build 13.9.0Q2.x-116-MX-17-57-x-1. The phone is in "Global" mode, with global roaming settings enabled for all trips. The T-Mobile sim is from my Samsung Galaxy S3 T-Mobile USA (work device).
I powered off the X, removed my Verizon SIM, put in the T-Mo USA sim, and powered it up. The X notifies me "this sim is from an unknown provider." I got an Edge signal. I see T-Mobile on the lock screen. After a another power off/on, I get H+ using the T-Mobile SIM.
Data works - Tested via Chrome and visiting web sites. BB Messenger signs in as well.
SMS works - I sent an SMS from X to my Verizon iPhone 5s (other work phone), it was received fine on the iPhone and reported the T-Mobile phone number. Sent a SMS from my iPhone 5 to the T-Mo phone number, it was received fine on the X.
MMS works - Sent a picture taken on the X to my iP5s, and one from the my iP5s to the X. They were both sent/received just fine.
Calling works - Called my T-Mo USA number from my iP5s, and the X rang was able to answer and talk fine. Called iP5s number from the X, and call came in on my iP5s identified with my T-Mo USA number, was able to answer and talk fine.
All this works WITHOUT manually entering the APN settings on the X when the T-Mobile SIM is in there. But based on the VZW GS4, there is no guarantee the X will remain this way, and you may eventually have to manually enter your APN settings. The again, your wireless carrier may require you to manually enter the APN settings.. I don't know.
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Thank you. It behaves like my Razr M did, I get a warning but then it all works anyway!
So even if something changes in the future it would be that I have to enter the Apn manually? this is Bolivia, there's no such thing as NOT entering the APN manually !! ahah =)
Wow that's super!
The Moto X is by far the best Android phone out there for me. I hate big phones... it's like a cancer on Android Flagships.
That's why I really like the Razr M, performance and small size (about the size of an iphone 5, for comparisson sake) and the Moto X aint that much bigger and comes with kickass OS from start.. I kinda had given up on owning one, now I can look into it again! =D
Thank you!
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Thank you. It behaves like my Razr M did, I get a warning but then it all works anyway!
So even if something changes in the future it would be that I have to enter the Apn manually?
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yes, I would think it should behave the same as the Razr M.
As for the future.. I do not expect Verizon to SIM lock (due to FCC rules), and the only change I've seen so far on my GS4 is now having to manually enter the APN settings... NOTE: now that I manually have to enter the APN settings on the GS4, sending/receiving MMS hasn't worked. So either I got a setting wrong, or something is missing. I've compared the APN settings between the X, Lumia 928 and GS4 when the T-Mo sim is in each, and they appear to be the same so I'm not sure why the GS4 doesn't work. But i you are manually entering your APN settings on the Razr M and its working, I'd expect the X to work no problem.
I have another question. It's pretty hard to get a Moto X safely here in Bolivia. I'll have to buy from ebay, and not only there's a chance that it gets "lost" during transport (not frequent, but can happen) but also the fact that corruption is HIIIIIIIGHHHH here and the customs guys love to basically rob foreigns... I had to drop a big bill when I imported my Razr M to release it from customs office.
So, to avoid all that I thought of something, I have a collegue in faculty whose from Canada and he's going to Canada for Xmas. He could get a Moto X there for me and bring it over with him safely. Question is, are Moto X's in Canada GSM compatible? if so which ones etc, what should I look for and what to avoid?
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yes, I would think it should behave the same as the Razr M.
As for the future.. I do not expect Verizon to SIM lock (due to FCC rules), and the only change I've seen so far on my GS4 is now having to manually enter the APN settings... NOTE: now that I manually have to enter the APN settings on the GS4, sending/receiving MMS hasn't worked. So either I got a setting wrong, or something is missing. I've compared the APN settings between the X, Lumia 928 and GS4 when the T-Mo sim is in each, and they appear to be the same so I'm not sure why the GS4 doesn't work. But i you are manually entering your APN settings on the Razr M and its working, I'd expect the X to work no problem.
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SrPintas said:
I have another question. It's pretty hard to get a Moto X safely here in Bolivia. I'll have to buy from ebay, and not only there's a chance that it gets "lost" during transport (not frequent, but can happen) but also the fact that corruption is HIIIIIIIGHHHH here and the customs guys love to basically rob foreigns... I had to drop a big bill when I imported my Razr M to release it from customs office.
So, to avoid all that I thought of something, I have a collegue in faculty whose from Canada and he's going to Canada for Xmas. He could get a Moto X there for me and bring it over with him safely. Question is, are Moto X's in Canada GSM compatible? if so which ones etc, what should I look for and what to avoid?
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The Moto X is available in Canada only on Rogers and Fido and its the XT1058 version. While it has the same frequencies as the AT&T and a few others, it also allows you to unlock the bootloader via Moto's website.
Right now only the 16GB version is available in black or white.
A good comparison chart of all of the versions of the Moto X is here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_X#Variants
Got my unlocked AT&T Moto X from eBay ; works just perfect in the Netherlands, w/o any further modifications.
Have your friend buy a Rogers/Fido Moto X in Canada. They are all XT1058s, same as the AT&T model however the bootloader can be unlocked and the phone can be sim unlocked easily for 8 bucks. They are also completely unbranded, no provider markings on the case or in the firmware.
If your friend is lucky he can find a dealer to sell him one for $450.00 cdn, (about 440.00 USD)
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Have your friend buy a Rogers/Fido Moto X in Canada. They are all XT1058s, same as the AT&T model however the bootloader can be unlocked and the phone can be sim unlocked easily for 8 bucks. They are also completely unbranded, no provider markings on the case or in the firmware.
If your friend is lucky he can find a dealer to sell him one for $450.00 cdn, (about 440.00 USD)
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Oh that is kickass!
thanks a lot for all the input!
Is the sprint version of the phone globally unlocked as well?
Can I buy a Sprint moto x and use a GSM Sim card in Latin America?
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Can I buy a Sprint moto x and use a GSM Sim card in Latin America?
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Edit: Most US carriers should sell them unlocked, confirmed for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. I've seen conflicting stories on Sprint. Verizon also may limit some other functionality like forwarding calls for Google Voice, but that's generally a US-only service. Republic Wireless may be locked as well.
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Got my unlocked AT&T Moto X from eBay ; works just perfect in the Netherlands, w/o any further modifications.
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Did you buy it already unlocked? I just bought mine on ebay, but its still new in box but bought off contract
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Did you buy it already unlocked? I just bought mine on ebay, but its still new in box but bought off contract
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Yes, according to description on eBay 'unlocked AT&T model'. Package was evidently opened, also on pics, for unlocking, as stated, otherwise unused, everything in original packaging, state, even protection folie on the phone.
After inserting my Dutch sim card started up w/o any problems!
And bonus; let it shipped as 'used item' (matter of fact is; package opened), so hadn't bothered customs office (pretty money hungry here in the Netherlands) neither..
Hi guys.
Could i use xt1093 for gsm networks. I have read about it that it has gsm in specs on (phonearena dot com/phones/Motorola-Moto-X-2014_id8897 - sorry cant post a link) but i saw that guys on ebay write something like 'Will work only in US' and similar things.
I started reading about it and found that moto x (2013) from us cellular has problems with gsm (it didnt support gsm at all - and this is correct because us cellular is cdma) but i havent found anything similar to moto x 2014. It looks like this phone will work with gsm networks in europe, isnt it?
P.s. I am a noob with wp htc hd7, so I dont know anything about locking and i would like to dive into android but first of all i need a Android device Thanks
Bump. Was also wondering the same thing. has anyone here used an XT1093 on GSM outside US or even on T-MO/AT&T?
I used to work at us cell. They have a hybrid network. CDMA for voice, however the SIM card does support gsm for their lte. However on the original moto x they SIM card domestically was locked and was only for data. It would work for gsm out of the country but not in. So no matter what you do would not work on AT&T or T-Mobile. I left in April though and am not sure if they did the same with the new moto x 2014 with all the new carrier laws coming into effect for 2015. Typically us cell paid less money for the phones so they only had the antenna frequencies pertinent to them. Unlike Verizon who loads their phones with like every antenna on the planet. Lol. Hope this helps.
Hey!
It honestly really does help. I live in Asia with 2100 band for UMTS. I think i might just gamble on one
unlocking xt1093
I own this phone. Paid for it outright. Unfortunately it is simlocked, and the unlock code US Cellular provided didn't work. Neither did the several unlock codes I've purchased online. If anyone has any suggestions, my phone is available for abuse.
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I own this phone. Paid for it outright. Unfortunately it is simlocked, and the unlock code US Cellular provided didn't work. Neither did the several unlock codes I've purchased online. If anyone has any suggestions, my phone is available for abuse.
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When you say the code didn't work do you mean the code input you get when you put in a t-mobile or at&t sim? what message do you get after you input the code?
Sim unlock XT1093
Has anyone by any chance got the moto x 2nd gen (US Cellular or Sprint ) working on gsm internationally?
It says "SIM UNLOCK UNSUCCESSFUL". I've unlocked dozens of phones, using numerous methods, but this one is being difficult.
I have just bought the XT1093 and it doesnt work in Europe.
anybody knows if this is being able to breach/unlock???
please help urgently!
omfg1234 said:
I have just bought the XT1093 and it doesnt work in Europe.
anybody knows if this is being able to breach/unlock???
please help urgently!
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I do that same i dont check if all carrier is possible to unlock .. and now i know.. for the moment moto x 2014 from U.S cellular is not possible to unlock, this is very very very bad ( phone was buy from Ebay on chrismas )
i was check a lot side like xxxUNLOCKxxx.com and notting , on XDA is only metode for moto x 1gen.
I even calling to U.S cellular online, if they can to help me... some woman pickup and told me moto X 2014 from them is not global phone
and she can't help me, but i told she when i insert sim card phone ask about subsidy pin code / network pin code ...
ok so she ask me about my IMED number and in few second i got unlock code - 142146 but is to short and this code notting doing
i stuck with moto x 2nd from us cellular in europe
I'm in the same boat. I feel your pain brotha. No unlock codes work for me.
ada
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I do that same i dont check if all carrier is possible to unlock .. and now i know.. for the moment moto x 2014 from U.S cellular is not possible to unlock, this is very very very bad ( phone was buy from Ebay on chrismas )
i was check a lot side like xxxUNLOCKxxx.com and notting , on XDA is only metode for moto x 1gen.
I even calling to U.S cellular online, if they can to help me... some woman pickup and told me moto X 2014 from them is not global phone
and she can't help me, but i told she when i insert sim card phone ask about subsidy pin code / network pin code ...
ok so she ask me about my IMED number and in few second i got unlock code - 142146 but is to short and this code notting doing
i stuck with moto x 2nd from us cellular in europe
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there must be a solution , I have paid for some unlock companies - I am pretty sure one of them atleast
will work.. dont you think?
can you tell me a list of companies you've tried?
for how much did you buy it?
i try so many diffrent sites, on this forum is a lot of person who will can crack it but no body working on it
if somebody is there please help us we pay for help a lot
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i try so many diffrent sites, on this forum is a lot of person who will can crack it but no body working on it
if somebody is there please help us we pay for help a lot
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the same problem. I bought a different code, but all give me refund because they could not find the code ((
Please let me know if You will find solution.
there I find root metod, but not gsm unlock, maybe this will be helpful for You!
teamuscellular dot com Forum/topic/7567-how-to-root-moto-x-2014-bootloader-unlock-too/
i have already rooted and bootloader unlocked my moto, maybe some one will get lucky and find a exploit for this, most of moto x 2nd is no problem to unlock, i even search for some crack moto x 2nd to buy a mainboard but on ebay there is only a LCD / touch screen notting more
maybe is possible to do that same what with Photon Q 4lte ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929143 )
Good news!
I have called US Cellular they told me that If I update to android 5.0 they will unlock my device.
however I cannot update to android 5.0 since phone says I am most updated.
so I tried to follow youtube manuals and I figured the android 5.0 for out XT1093 isnt out there yet
and installation doesnt accpet XT1095 file update
Nice!! What you sed to them and with part of u.s. cellular you spoke? And why update to lollipop is needed ?.. I have lollipop but i flashed software for xt1095..
Maybe they in official update software put some unlocking line in sources code ..
Give us some more info about your phone conversation plesae
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I have some idea what could help us to unlock xt1093 , regarding to this subject ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-success-sim-unlock-sprint-xt1056-t2825155 ) its about unlocking moto x first gen.
user samwathegreat find solution in one of NV-items edit #8378 from 00 to 01 ( unlocked device from locked has this diffrent amount over that NV ) he campare nv-item and memory dump from this phones.
I do that same ( change this amount in moto x 2nd) but unfortunetly does not work for me , probably simlock request is in other NV value for moto x 2nd.
I have some idea, i have flashed system with software from XT1095 over my xt1093 , if someone can do a backup of NV dump with DFS CDMA tool from unlocked XT1095 we can check diffrences and find the unlock solution ( or even flash whole NV dump to our phone )
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Im very sorry but i need to ask You @samwathegreat what you think about it ? is there any possiblity to do it ? your experience is probably the bigest. Once again sorry for disturbance , but i dont know better persone to ask.
kindly regards
Bump! Any update for this?
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Hello XDA,
Do we know if we are able to flash the firmware of another carriers to the LG G6? I remember we were able to do that with the S6/S7 so that Wifi Calling and VoLTE would be fixed for users on Tmobile using an unlocked phone (Sprint unlocked phone etc). Since they had the same physical hardware.
I'll be getting a Sprint LG G6 from my job but I have tmobile, I can get it unlocked thats not a problem, but I need Wifi Calling to work. Has anyone tried to flash another carriers firmware on their LG G6 // do we know if they are the same hardware wise? Thanks in advance guys!
Is Sprint using GSM now?
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Is Sprint using GSM now?
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The devices have been GSM capable since the S3. NVTOOLs usually has some flags you can flip to enable the bands/radio. Of course it needs to be clean ESN with Sprint, and internationally unlocked from Sprint.
Does any one know what i need to do to get my sprint lg g6 working on other carriers sprint says its unlocked but when i put at&t sim card in it does not register
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Does any one know what i need to do to get my sprint lg g6 working on other carriers sprint says its unlocked but when i put at&t sim card in it does not register
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Did Sprint just say it's unlocked or did they give you a code? From what I know they are suppose to give an unlock codes for Android devices and for iPhones they just unlock them. Your phone is suppose to prompt you when you put a different carrier SIM in and once you out that code in your permanent unlocked.
Can anyone second this?
I wouldn't trust Sprint. They need to give you the unlock code. I found someone to pay to do it. There are very few.
Hello. I've tried so many search terms. Thank you for anyone who reads this and accepts me into the clan of knowledge. I have been using Page Plus Cellular with an iPhone and could talk and data at the same time. I hate Apple and decided to move into an LG V40thin. I absolutely love it. Page Plus Cellular is an MNVO on Verizons towers. The LG has no Verizon software so I assume this is some kind of universal firmware. For whatever reason I cannot talk and data at the same time. This phone is supposed to support VoLTE but when I go into the Advanced Calling section, it says "HD Voice" which is Verizons branding for VoLTE. The Advanced Calling option is completely greyed out. I also had received a text from PPC saying my phone doesn't support VoLTE and I may have issues receiving calls if I didn't upgrade.
Is there anyway to find out what is really going on? I only found one single search result that seemed to say an LG V40 that there were two models, one for Sprint and one for Verizon and if you had the Sprint, then unlocked it, it would work on Verizon but not fully since the hardware wasn't all there since Sprint uses different frequencies (radios).
I have no idea how to tell the origins of the phone, model, firmware etc. I bought it used. If the hardware is just not what is needed for Verizon, I don't know how I would look for one that was. The LG V40 is amazing. Top notch. The other cool thing about it is with the Verizon Note 3, when i tethered I got a message that I didn't subscribe to tethering and had to use PDAnet. With this phone, tethering just works.
Help. I appreciate it.
Please provide your model number found in Settings then in about phone.
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Please provide your model number found in Settings then in about phone.
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Hello. It looks like LM-V405UA
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Hello. It looks like LM-V405UA
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I don't know I never have tried to talk and text at the same time. If it is a V405UA, you can unlock the bootloader and then install either V405UA or V405QA firware with LGUP. Hope this helps.:good:
Not sure if this helps, but: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv40/comments/eqymrm/lmv405ua_on_verizon_whats_the_deal_with_cdma/
Where did you get the V40? I am not sure about one post on the models, because I have a V40 bought from Verizon and it's a LM-V405UA.
I'm thinking about buying the V405UAB. Right now though I can hotspot without Verizon telling me I have to pay for it. If I got the UAB, is there a universal image like I have now that could be installed safely? Who makes the images and is it safe? It seems like it would be easy to sneak in big brother code to steal your information. I'm very new to modifications so please don't take offense. Hoping someone has the knowledge to point me to an image and knows its safe.