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Should I switch or not?

So I just moved to US and my brother got my the worst Sprint phone ever. I seriously want to upgrade. I had a look at the Sprint store and I am eligible for the upgrade in 2014 which sucks. I can buy a replacement phone from Sprint but they have super crazy prices over there.
So my next option was to buy a used one online. So I found some great deals for used ones and I am satisfied with them. But here comes the dilemma.
My friend told that I could get a TMobile Sim card for a $0.99 (http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit) and then use any GSM unlocked phone.
So the Question is whether I should switch to tmobile and go pre-paid OR buy a used one right now and then after 2 years be more happy!
What would you guys do?
Thanks

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ak700 said:
So I just moved to US and my brother got my the worst Sprint phone ever. I seriously want to upgrade. I had a look at the Sprint store and I am eligible for the upgrade in 2014 which sucks. I can buy a replacement phone from Sprint but they have super crazy prices over there.
So my next option was to buy a used one online. So I found some great deals for used ones and I am satisfied with them. But here comes the dilemma.
My friend told that I could get a TMobile Sim card for a $0.99 (http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit) and then use any GSM unlocked phone.
So the Question is whether I should switch to tmobile and go pre-paid OR buy a used one right now and then after 2 years be more happy!
What would you guys do?
Thanks
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You can't use a T-Mobile SIM card in your Spirit phone so either way you need buy a used phone. (Whether it's a Sprint compatible one or a T-Mobile one). Personally, I hate CDMA phones. I'd go with T-Mobile.
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damn tommy lee jones really looks terrible now :silly:

[Q] Network Locked Moto X From Google

Hey guys. I just got a Moto X and its unbranded and from google but when i pop in my sim card, it says its network locked and asks for a pin. I thought the google edition is suppose to be unlocked..
EDIT: it's not att. It's unbranded and I can't find out which carrier it's from. Can somebody help?
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Looks like Rogers or Fido. .CA is Canada.
moto x

helldogg75 said:
Looks like Rogers or Fido. .CA is Canada.
moto x
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moto x

Here's mine... unbranded.
moto x

helldogg75 said:
Here's mine... unbranded.
moto x
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After some long Google searching and typing in different stuff, I find out its Rogers. I have no clue what this guy is doing with a Canada phone in Michigan. Can't trust people now a days lol
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XAlexander_AlexanderX said:
After some long Google searching and typing in different stuff, I find out its Rogers. I have no clue what this guy is doing with a Canada phone in Michigan. Can't trust people now a days lol
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That's a good thing! Pay a few bucks to sim unlock it, and you can unlock the bootloader too on moto's site.
As long as the radio bands are compatible with your carrier.

KJ said:
That's a good thing! Pay a few bucks to sim unlock it, and you can unlock the bootloader too on moto's site.
As long as the radio bands are compatible with your carrier.
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I actually told cellunlocker that my phone was att and then I realized it was Rogers, I tried the code still and it worked. I get LTE on T-Mobile.
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W280 Vs W280A

What are the differences between W280 and W280A?

Looking on the LG website, the only 2 models I see are W280A and W280V. I'm assuming those are for AT&T and Verizon, respectively. Where did you see one that was just W280 with no letter after it?

W280 is the original Google Store version. completely carrier free. W280A is the AT&T version, it ships with an AT&T SIM installed.

alistairs1 said:
W280 is the original Google Store version. completely carrier free. W280A is the AT&T version, it ships with an AT&T SIM installed.
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Ah, ok, thanks for the clarification. I missed out on buying it from Google so I got a W280A from Amazon. It's unlocked and I have it working on T-Mobile. Do you know if there is any actual difference other than it shipping with an AT&T SIM?

mlevin said:
Ah, ok, thanks for the clarification. I missed out on buying it from Google so I got a W280A from Amazon. It's unlocked and I have it working on T-Mobile. Do you know if there is any actual difference other than it shipping with an AT&T SIM?
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I have the Google version, so can't speak authoritatively on the AT&T version. From what I understand AT&T uses some "numbersync" software to sync watch calls with your phone number, so if there is anything pre-installed for that, you won't need it on T-Mobile. Mine is running Wear 2.5.0.172604017 Android 7.1.1 Build NQF43O which I believe is the latest production release for US models.

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I have the Google version, so can't speak authoritatively on the AT&T version. From what I understand AT&T uses some "numbersync" software to sync watch calls with your phone number, so if there is anything pre-installed for that, you won't need it on T-Mobile. Mine is running Wear 2.5.0.172604017 Android 7.1.1 Build NQF43O which I believe is the latest production release for US models.
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Is the Google version LG Watch Sport W280 LTE or Bluetooth & WiFi only ?
If your Watch is LTE will it work on any carrier ?
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Guys, I got W280 version ... but when I look into system -> about it shown like this :
Model : LG Watch Sport
Device Name : LG Watch Sport 2121
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but I can't reach the SIM tray, cos it's locked and no 3 hole for opening it. (
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somebody can tell me, what version it is ?

Might be getting rid of my Note 8 :/. No hotspot?

I didn't know hotspot wouldn't be available on the unlocked Note 8.
This is something that I use daily unfortunately. I must not have read enough into it before purchasing.
Is there anything I can do to get around this before I get rid of it?
Thanks,
April

Flash your carrier file in prince odin

I dunno. My T-Mobile "locked" phone has it.

My unlocked N8 has it. Works on Verizon.

HushPleasure said:
I didn't know hotspot wouldn't be available on the unlocked Note 8.
This is something that I use daily unfortunately. I must not have read enough into it before purchasing.
Is there anything I can do to get around this before I get rid of it?
Thanks,
April
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try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340 or this https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-enable-hotspot-t3675986

I am on AT&T and have this feature...
what carrier are you?

Just bought my Note8 from tmo USA and it has hotspot. Buddy in Europe has also confirm this feather working on orange as well.

My unlocked Note 8 has it and it works running a tmo sim. Have tested it with my XPS 13, Alienware, 17, and my work GS6 running a Sprint sim.
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odesskiy said:
My unlocked N8 has it. Works on Verizon.
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Do you have the old "Unlimited Data Plan"?
This is my situation, maybe you can shed some light to a prospective buyer?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/verizon-unlimited-data-plan-able-to-t3686299

i have an unlocked note 8...and it has hotspot working perfectly

Some carriers don't allow it. BT and EE were on the same network but BT never allowed it. They do now, but shows its a carrier decision to offer it.

plainbum said:
Do you have the old "Unlimited Data Plan"?
This is my situation, maybe you can shed some light to a prospective buyer?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/verizon-unlimited-data-plan-able-to-t3686299
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I gave up my old unlimited data a long time ago. I'm on a regular 16Gb plan now. I don't see how that matters though, I don't believe the carrier can determine if you are using the hotspot feature on an unbranded Note 8 as none of their services are baked into the firmware.

I have old unlimited data plan and the hotspot is working fine. I have the unlocked one.

It works on my SM-N950F/DS (Asian / EU version w/Dual SIMs)
I have CricketWireless
Happy about that as I never could get my Note 4 to work with CricketWireless as a HotSpot

HushPleasure said:
I didn't know hotspot wouldn't be available on the unlocked Note 8.
This is something that I use daily unfortunately. I must not have read enough into it before purchasing.
Is there anything I can do to get around this before I get rid of it?
Thanks,
April
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I have unlocked note 8 on Verizon and it works fine

All those on Verizon and wifi tethering/hotspot is working. Are you missing anything like is texting working? I'm wondering if having an unlocked phone has ANY disadvantages.
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Question ESIM working on OFFICIAL UI4 on the US version?

Can someone who has a US version, whether unlocked or locked to a carrier, can you confirm if the esim is active (so phone can be used as dual sim)?
Some said it was the case on the beta...
Thanks

Unlocked on beta 3. I've been using e-SIM for like 3 weeks. E-SIM on T-Mobile and physical SIM from Europe. You can also disable any of them from SIM Manager anytime you want.

Yes I heard it works on the beta. Does it work on the official version too?

ekerbuddyeker said:
Yes I heard it works on the beta. Does it work on the official version too?
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Yes it does

I can confirm there is esim option in Verizon sm-g998u andriod 12 next week i will add prepaid esim plan

I tried the TMobile version updated to official ui4 and esim option is there.

I have updated to Android 12 and since then i lost my ESIM feature from Sim card management menu. I live in germany. Anyone else experienced this issue?

Can confirm eSIM is working. I have the SM-G998U (Verizon, network unlocked). I got the Android 12 update a few days ago.
After the update, I had a physical T-Mobile SIM that I was able to convert the T-Mobile SIM into an eSIM. I popped out the physical T-Mobile SIM, then grabbed a local pay-as-you-go physical SIM from the country I'm in right now and both are working.
I get texts to/from my T-Mobile eSIM and have data from my (local) physical SIM. Works well!

I confirm esim working in S21 Ultra Snapdragon SM-G998U1 in Android 12 Colombia Bogota but keep in mind that in Colombia the esim only works with movistar
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