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Where to begin. I have a Sprint TP2 that I have unlocked and flashed over to verizons rom and radio. All I need to do now is have it activated on verizon's network. I am getting multiple stories from them.
1. It has to be shipped out to a lab and it will be sent back 4-6 weeks later activated.
2. It's not possible, we only active Verizon phones. Your meid is not being found in your database.
3. Certain departments can add your meid to our database. We can't
4. We cannot activate sprint phones.
I was under the impression verizon had an open network? I'm at the point of frustration. Someone tried to add it to their DB and they said that it wouldn't take. Another person said the department that handles this is not open now and that I would be emailed on monday with a follow up. I now have the number for global activations if anyone needs it.
Can anyone share any hints or tips?
Thank you.
It can be done. People do it all the time. Verizon is just giving you a load of bull. The truth is their techs either don't know the answer, or they're just not allowed to give that info out. It seems like all you would have to do is flash a valid VZ ROM & radio, deactivate old phone, then fire up new phone and do *228 option 1. As long as the ESN is valid and not flagged for some reason, then it should work.
Someone else chime in here. Need more facts
It cannot be done....
Verizon does not allow other carrier branded devices on their network.. nor Sprint. You have to have a Verizon phone from their device list... The system will not allow it.. No manager overrides.. No magical digging.. It can't happen... Tough titties on the purchase.
This is what I'm talking about. . . Everyone has a different answer. I've gotten some parts of the company that say it can be done, while others say it cant. The lower tier tech support say it can't. The higher teir tech support say it can and gave me some numbers. But the dept that can do it is closed till monday.
It's just confusing. Can we get an answer from someone who works with verizon?
Verizon does have an open network. This happened just recently maybe 6 or so months ago. If I remeber correctly the quote I read, "If it has the hardware(CDMA with the TP2 has) it will run on our netwrok.
Make sure the ROM is set to CDMA and run the *228 option it should propt you for everythign you need.
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Verizon does have an open network. This happened just recently maybe 6 or so months ago. If I remeber correctly the quote I read, "If it has the hardware(CDMA with the TP2 has) it will run on our netwrok.
Make sure the ROM is set to CDMA and run the *228 option it should propt you for everythign you need.
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It will not activate as the ESN is not in their database. I had a form, which was to be filled out, signed by your local Verizon store, then shipped with the phone to their "verification" center. Once they "verified" it they told me it would be added to their database. I decided not to jump through all the hoops though, since it was a TP and I now have a TP2 on Sprint.
Now I'm being told Sprint has a hold on the ESN, so I have to get sprint to release the ESN, then I'll be in business.
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It cannot be done....
Verizon does not allow other carrier branded devices on their network.. nor Sprint. You have to have a Verizon phone from their device list... The system will not allow it.. No manager overrides.. No magical digging.. It can't happen... Tough titties on the purchase.
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Thats a load of bull tbh. Sprint is an open device network. As long as your radio supports the frequency they will hook it up. You may have to do the legwork and read a few threads but Sprint nor verizon refuses to hook up a CDMA device. Ive done it myself many times. They will however refuse to support the device or insure it. Basicly you are on your own.
I just got a deal on a Sprint touch pro 2. Bought 2 for 350 cash. Gave one to my brother who is now using it on Verizon and myself on Sprint.
How the **** did he do it?????????????????????????????????
Does Verizon have online chat that pops up on their site?
I've found that the chat people many times seem to know more about what they're doing than people on the phone. But that may just be my experience with Sprint.
IT IS POSSIBLE. I own a Sprint Touch Pro I activated onto Verizon. Verizon employees will always tell you no. Verizon lies to you so you will only buy one of their phones. VERIZON WILL NOT ACTIVATE IT. YOU HAVE TO ACTIVATE IT YOURSELF by calling the phone number *228. When they automated call starts reading out your options press option 3. Then it will ask you for your 10 digit telephone number. Then it will ask you for your billing account password (usually 4 digits). Then the music should play for a couple minutes while your phone is being programmed. Then your phone will reboot and walah complete .
"unfortunatly we are unable to complete your request"
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Just to save you some time and grief “it will not work”. If the ESN/MEID is not in Verizon's Data base it cannot be activates. Take this case and point about the open network (Which by the way was ever really stated by the company as being in effect.) If you have and Alltel device it cannot be activated on a Verizon plan.
I understand.
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Thats a load of bull tbh. Sprint is an open device network. As long as your radio supports the frequency they will hook it up. You may have to do the legwork and read a few threads but Sprint nor verizon refuses to hook up a CDMA device. Ive done it myself many times. They will however refuse to support the device or insure it. Basicly you are on your own.
I just got a deal on a Sprint touch pro 2. Bought 2 for 350 cash. Gave one to my brother who is now using it on Verizon and myself on Sprint.
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Um... I personally know to be a fact, being as I am a Sprint Repair Tech. There is no way to activate a phone onto the Sprint Network that is not on our list...
Nothing you say will make that any different.. Have a picture of this Verizon phone on Sprint??? Because I know its a load...
I have activated a Verizon Touch Pro on pageplus wireless, they use the nationwide verizon towers and data settings. Page Plus wireless does allow any ESN's to be inputted into their system. Google for more info.
wow. wow. wow. I feel your pain on this issue. all you need s to have the device loaded into VZW dmd(device management database). To do that you have two options: first. you can contact the open device ppl but doing that you'll have to send the phone out for 4-6 weeks. or two you can pray you find a way to contact the marketing team where they can load your meid into the database. after that you're set.
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If I remember correctly the quote I read, "If it has the hardware(CDMA with the TP2 has) it will run on our network.
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you should take some memory pills because what you remember is very wrong.
read http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/01/06/verizons-open-hardware-compatibility-list-is-insanely-boring/ and http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Verizons-Open-Development-Initiative-So-Far-Its-A-Joke-100102
For those of you out there that are planning on buying a Sprint Touch Pro to use on Verizon's network, the switch over instructions on this site are no longer valid. Go to the last few pages and you'll see why. The phone can NOT be activated on Verizons network any longer. The *228 option 3 hole has been plugged up. Apparently they figured out how to piss us off again earlier this week.
If you have a Sprint Touch Pro that's already on the VZW network, you're safe for the moment. Just don't attempt to switch phones and then try and go back to using your Sprint branded Touch Pro. It just flat out won't activate.
Some have rumored that they have been able to convince Verizon to add the ESN from their phone to the VZW database, but it doesn't sound like many have much success with it.
It can be done, I do it all the time via *228. You need to reprogram the phone with the correct EPST & MSL codes. A few times I've gotten a message saying the automated system cannot activate my phone and I was forced to talk to a rep to get them to activate it, but they usually don't give too much hassle.
Dear forum,
let me just go straight to the point:
My Galaxy Nexus was stolen at work last friday. I tried to use some tracking software like Plan B but without succes, the SIM card had been changed allready.
Now here comes the part that gave me some hope.
When I went to My (Gmail) Account at the Android Market today (using my desktop), I noticed 2 things:
- First thing is that the record from the column "Carrier" has been changed from "Vodafone" to "KPN', so I think I can assume here that someone put another SIM card in it.
- Also at the column "Last Used" I see "February 13, 2012", which is yesterday (monday).
I was really wondering if there is a workaround or something to get more information (like the phone number of that SIM card?) than just the carrier of that SIM card and when it was last used?
Thanks in advance~
Anthony Elbers
During the night push a remote lock app to the device, if they haven't changed the google user login by then. Then just lock the device. If the app shows it set a screen message offering reward for return. Better still make it scream while at work tomorrow.
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During the night push a remote lock app to the device, if they haven't changed the google user login by then. Then just lock the device. If the app shows it set a screen message offering reward for return. Better still make it scream while at work tomorrow.
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The thing is, I only work at fridays and saturdays. I also think that the person is smart enought to not bring the phone to work when I'm around.
I thought maybe if I could get some more information with a workaround, I could catch the thief myself instead of waiting for him/ her to give it back (which probably isn't going to happen).
I hope you informed your managers.
You could have a look through the available apps in the market see if there is anything you can use to lock the phone remotely and or push some really nasty messages to it. If you ain't using why should they get the use of it think there may be some way of remotely wiping the phone aswell. Then at least it would be of no use to the thief anyway. Sorry I can't be of more help. I allways make sure I activate any built in phone finder and instal lookout, so never really had to deal with the issue
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Prey worked for me before.
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Prey worked for me before.
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Note that the phone is stolen and SIM card has been changed allready. As far as I know you need to configure Prey on the phone itself, so not really remote like Plan B.
I'm still curious if there is a workaround to get more information about the SIM card than just the "Carrier" and "Last Used"?
Like.. are those the only two things that get stored or is there more information about the SIM card that I could get without having the phone itself?
If you have the IMEI you can contact your network and ask they put a block on the phone, a lot of the time it also blocks it off other networks as well.
i think the info about the sim like its number is by far more important than map location because if you got the thief's number then you can report that number to the police and mobile network .
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If you have the IMEI you can contact your network and ask they put a block on the phone, a lot of the time it also blocks it off other networks as well.
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i think the info about the sim like its number is by far more important than map location because if you got the thief's number then you can report that number to the police and mobile network .
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This is pretty much what I'm aiming for since I allready have contacted the police and gave them the IMEI of the phone. They said like something like "We'll see what we can do", but I thought there would be some workaround (yeah I'm using this word alot) to get more information of that SIM card.
I think I can assume that the column "Carrier" which is shown on the screen, is read of the SIM card?
Question is, if anything else is shown somewhere in my Gmail (since it's linked to my Galaxy Nexus) or at the Android Market or something that might be of help?
do you know that mobile carriers can identify everything to a handset with just an IMEI
i don't know what is the procedures in your country but i think you should call that carrier and ask for directions especially if you have a proof of purchase or something similar
i wish you could luck friend
the_metal said:
do you know that mobile carriers can identify everything to a handset with just an IMEI
i don't know what is the procedures in your country but i think you should call that carrier and ask for directions especially if you have a proof of purchase or something similar
i wish you could luck friend
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My question is, did you inform your carrier? Here, when that happened to my friend who wasn't too tech saavy, I called his carrier, had the phone blocked right away, and told them what network it was on via the same information that you received via email. The actually contact the manufacturer and the police and were able to track it down on their network, find the phone and press charges. That IMEI number is huge as it tells the carrier what exact tower the phone is connected to. In densely populated areas, that's 1-2km max. Cross reference the people at work that live in that area and boom. Done like dinner.
Did you try Samsung Dive website??
www.samsungdive.com
the_metal said:
do you know that mobile carriers can identify everything to a handset with just an IMEI
i don't know what is the procedures in your country but i think you should call that carrier and ask for directions especially if you have a proof of purchase or something similar
i wish you could luck friend
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My question is, did you inform your carrier? Here, when that happened to my friend who wasn't too tech saavy, I called his carrier, had the phone blocked right away, and told them what network it was on via the same information that you received via email. The actually contact the manufacturer and the police and were able to track it down on their network, find the phone and press charges. That IMEI number is huge as it tells the carrier what exact tower the phone is connected to. In densely populated areas, that's 1-2km max. Cross reference the people at work that live in that area and boom. Done like dinner.
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Yeah I know that, but I called both the police and my carrier and gave them my IMEI and asked if they could do such thing.. and both said that they can't do such a thing, ONLY if the phone has the original SIM card... I think they just don't want to help me at all.
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Did you try Samsung Dive website??
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Tried that one. But I need to set it up on my phone first. Keep in mind that the phone is allready stolen and the SIM card has been changed.
I have a 3uk iphone sim with calls,texts and unlimited data which I would like to use on my tab - it works fine for voice and texts, but 3uk have blocked the data as they have detected that it's being used in a tab - I have tried the arguement that the 7 plus is actually a fully fledged phone, but that fell on deaf ears. So my question - has anyone managed to change the tabs identity by ammending the build.prop or similar to make it appear to the network that it's a different handset and allow a phone sim to work unrestricted. I would gladly buy a tablet sim if such a thing existed with voice minutes aswell as a decent ammount of data.
its likely your IMEI which is blacklisted, etc. Wow I havent even heard of any reports of AT&T doing this in the US which they are well known for.
Im sure there are others here tab plus as phone on 3 in UK.
my honest advice, as you said youve tried arguing already. search around on 3 customer support forums, ask about it, maybe you'll find a nice rep, which is may be your only hope. I would search sites like xda maybe for a person with a signature saying they work as a three support rep. Other than change networks, thats my best advice.
lets just say i found a nice rep here on xda which did me a great favor. dont get anyone in trouble though. peace and good luck.
oh yeah and F#€% anyone that tells you this is not a phone, their awareness is obviously limited.
I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) running Android 4.1.1. I was told by Verizon prior to moving to England that, with this version of Android which unlocked the "world phone" capabilities (GSM), that I would be able to use my phone abroad with a new sim on a local network.
Fast forward a few weeks, and I am in England with an Orange sim in my phone. I have no problems with voice, but I cannot access any data services (I have no trouble receiving texts, but cannot send them - I think this is a problem with the sim though). After searching around the internet for a while, it seems that the solution to my problem would be to add the Orange APN settings to my phone.
HOWEVER, Verizon's version of 4.1.1 does not allow you to edit APN settings! When you go to the APN menu, there is nothing displayed and the only settings option is to Reset to Default.
The closest thing I've found to a solution is here, but it's a bit out of date as the method isn't for 4.1.1. I'm a bit wary of rooting my phone and installing a rom, as I've never done anything like that before.
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing that might be able to offer a solution? I would be willing to root my phone if necessary, but I'd need to be directed to a pretty explicit noob guide for doing that :silly:
Thanks!
Getting root is easy with the toolkit linked. Should you have any questions you can read the thread or search galaxy s3 toolkit on YouTube. Just keep in mind some videos are outdated and that you have a Verizon cdma galaxy S3 running 4.1.1.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092244
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Search this same thread and the APN fixes are here. There is also an APN fix in Note 2 forum that should work. Once you change APN should be good to go with Orange. Say hi to my Uncle in Birmingham. He on Orange also. Cheers. :laugh:
What ended up being your solution?
I'm going to Italy tomorrow with a Verizon S3 and APN settings are locked. The phone is rooted and I would love to be able to use a local SIM on data!
Thanks in advance.
sundayradio said:
What ended up being your solution?
I'm going to Italy tomorrow with a Verizon S3 and APN settings are locked. The phone is rooted and I would love to be able to use a local SIM on data!
Thanks in advance.
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No solution yet. I'm going to look at the link above when I can get some time to sit down and focus on it. Hopefully it fixes it.
BTW, although it's billed as a CDMA phone, it is able to operate on GSM as well. That's the whole "world phone" thing that Verizon has been talking about.
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BTW, although it's billed as a CDMA phone, it is able to operate on GSM as well. That's the whole "world phone" thing that Verizon has been talking about.
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I understand it's a world phone, but I wanted to drop that in because I wasn't sure if the Toolkit states "CDMA" under the device selection screen. I know the Galaxy Nexus or Razr Toolkit specifically stated CDMA. I just didn't want you to accidentally pick the wrong one. After looking at screen shots of the Toolkit you shouldn't have a problem it doesn't mention CDMA only Verizon is stated.
Unable to add APN.
prdog1 said:
Search this same thread and the APN fixes are here. There is also an APN fix in Note 2 forum that should work. Once you change APN should be good to go with Orange. Say hi to my Uncle in Birmingham. He on Orange also. Cheers. :laugh:
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Hey there,
Sorry for going there, but I have not been able to find a fix for adding in the APN on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III. I have it on Cincinnati Bell at the moment, and have it rooted. I have voice and text, but not data. I have used the APN Manager Pro to see the APN that I need to use, but for some reason it will not use it or be able to edit it? Any thoughts?
deca2499 said:
Hey there,
Sorry for going there, but I have not been able to find a fix for adding in the APN on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III. I have it on Cincinnati Bell at the moment, and have it rooted. I have voice and text, but not data. I have used the APN Manager Pro to see the APN that I need to use, but for some reason it will not use it or be able to edit it? Any thoughts?
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Yes.
Get titanium backup pro and make apn mgr pro a system app.
You should be good after that.
This is confirmed working on Vodafone Italy and ill post results from China and hk in about a month
And please spread the word on this.
Spiting Verizon is my new favorite hobby.
I have a very similar problem. I have a Samsung S3, not rooted, but unlocked from Verizon. I have been in Kandahar for a month or so. My SGS3 with a local provider will make and receive calls great when coverage is there. My problem is, I can only seem to text local here not back to the US, or get email and no Google Talk. I went to the shop where I got my card here, they told me that Verizon needed to unlock my phone. I know it is unlocked but I made the call home, Verizon told me what I already knew. I went back into the store, once again, next they said Verizon needed to unlock my APN? I called again, finally I got a response from Verizon saying that Samsung needs to release the patch so Verizon can unlock it. If anyone knows of such a APN patch I would greatly appreciate it. My lap top screen got cracked during a patrol so doing all of this and email is quite the B!tch! I have always had success with this forum and hope it will continue. Once I send my lap top back home to be warrantied, I will not have any way of getting the usual business done for at least a month. I'm trying to hold off on the lap top until I can get my phone fully functional. I do not have internet connection on my phone, just my computer, I guess that is the APN, that is still locked. I could do all of this if I had WiFi, but it is not allowed here by the company that provides internet. They do have WiFi in some areas, but it is always bogged down with everyone else trying to use it. Also, I am not too sure if I want to attempt to do a root, the internet service here is very slow. Thanks for your help. Please remember, I am atleast 8 1/2 hours ahead of you, so response time will be delayed.
A very helpful member of GalaxyS3forums sent me here.
(ST sim, stock 4.1.2 rom, 968c variant)
a family member bought a used SCH-968c that was originally on Verizon without a sim card (i think, not sure about the sim but it was definitely originally on Verizon network). family member put their Straight Talk sim into the phone and everything works, 3G mobile data, SMS, and calling, but MMS will not work at all.
i know how to fix this issue because it is simple apn setting, i build roms for all my devices, and actively help root obscure ST devices, i'm not a noob by any means... but, there is no apn settings to be found in the settings app. as a matter of fact all that can be changed under mobile networks is turning mobile data on or off, there are no other settings at all available. 4.1.2 stock rom.
I want to fix this for my family member but I'm at a loss. I have read that I should root with Cydia Impactor and add two lines to the build.prop--but everyone who has said this has been using the other S3 that is not 968c. I've also seen that I should root and then download an apn manager and make it a system app and then it will work.
Someone give me clear, succinct instructions to how I can enable the apn settings dialog in settings without installing another rom because that will not work for this person. Also, I need links for whatever i need to download to get this done.
Thanks in advance. And please don't waste my time and burn this thread up like i'm a noob, I just don't like or use Samsung devices and there are too many devices that are alike but not exactly the same and all the info here is not very clear for this particular variant and i've read over 100 pages worth of posts here on the boards already to no avail
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(ST sim, stock 4.1.2 rom, 968c variant)
a family member bought a used SCH-968c that was originally on Verizon without a sim card (i think, not sure about the sim but it was definitely originally on Verizon network). family member put their Straight Talk sim into the phone and everything works, 3G mobile data, SMS, and calling, but MMS will not work at all...
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I had a similar issue with Net10 (a Sister Company of Straight Talk under TracFone) and i was going nuts!
What i had figured out was not to call them but, start a chat session on my PC with the support team.
For some reason, the support team in the chat session always knew what to do and the phone support individuals never really knew what to do and took forever with an array of crap that never worked.
In the chat session, i had told them the issue (be sure to always be polite as they will go the extra mile) and asked if they can do a Network Refresh or something to get it going. The chat support places me on a brief hold and usually asks me to restart the device. I do and WHAM! it's taken care of and all is well with a Thank you to them and done.
A network refresh is something that they perform (using your devices IMEI and SIM number) via some type of submission to the carriers system and towers that seems to resolve the issue.
I can't state that this is a guaranteed fix but, this is what I found to work for me.
I wish you the best of luck!
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stayboogy said:
(ST sim, stock 4.1.2 rom, 968c variant)
a family member bought a used SCH-968c that was originally on Verizon without a sim card (i think, not sure about the sim but it was definitely originally on Verizon network). family member put their Straight Talk sim into the phone and everything works, 3G mobile data, SMS, and calling, but MMS will not work at all.
i know how to fix this issue because it is simple apn setting, i build roms for all my devices, and actively help root obscure ST devices, i'm not a noob by any means... but, there is no apn settings to be found in the settings app. as a matter of fact all that can be changed under mobile networks is turning mobile data on or off, there are no other settings at all available. 4.1.2 stock rom.
I want to fix this for my family member but I'm at a loss. I have read that I should root with Cydia Impactor and add two lines to the build.prop--but everyone who has said this has been using the other S3 that is not 968c. I've also seen that I should root and then download an apn manager and make it a system app and then it will work.
Someone give me clear, succinct instructions to how I can enable the apn settings dialog in settings without installing another rom because that will not work for this person. Also, I need links for whatever i need to download to get this done.
Thanks in advance. And please don't waste my time and burn this thread up like i'm a noob, I just don't like or use Samsung devices and there are too many devices that are alike but not exactly the same and all the info here is not very clear for this particular variant and i've read over 100 pages worth of posts here on the boards already to no avail
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I can help you get this straight I believe. I'm one of the guys that figured out the whole SIM/APN mess when it comes to this device a while back.
First, I need to know which baseband you have, it should end in H1 or H2.
There are no APN settings in stock on S968C.
What network are you trying to use it on? If you're using it on Straight Talk then you shouldn't need a SIM at all unless you use a custom ROM.
I think the issue is from the device being put on Verizon and then coming back to Straight Talk. It's a Straight Talk device, it "should" work on Straight Talk with no modification needed.
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Droidriven said:
I can help you get this straight I believe. I'm one of the guys that figured out the whole SIM/APN mess when it comes to this device a while back.
First, I need to know which baseband you have, it should end in H1 or H2.
There are no APN settings in stock on S968C.
What network are you trying to use it on? If you're using it on Straight Talk then you shouldn't need a SIM at all unless you use a custom ROM.
I think the issue is from the device being put on Verizon and then coming back to Straight Talk. It's a Straight Talk device, it "should" work on Straight Talk with no modification needed.
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I have the device rooted and have custom recovery installed. I've already tried the adding two lines to build.prop like for the galaxy note and it causes bootloop. reverted that and then tried APN manager and it allowed me to input APN settings but they don't actually work and APN manager crashes as soon as a picture message is attempted.
it is baseband h1, 4.1.2 android.
i have since found out that it was originally purchased from straight talk for use on Verizon network through ST. My family member bought it used from a friend who said it was Verizon, when in fact it is ST phone without a sim. family member put her sim in the phone and now it has her number and everything works except MMS. MMS will not send but all other data connections and calls and SMS work.
removing the sim there's no data connection but calls can be made only.
stayboogy said:
I have the device rooted and have custom recovery installed. I've already tried the adding two lines to build.prop like for the galaxy note and it causes bootloop. reverted that and then tried APN manager and it allowed me to input APN settings but they don't actually work and APN manager crashes as soon as a picture message is attempted.
it is baseband h1, 4.1.2 android.
i have since found out that it was originally purchased from straight talk for use on Verizon network through ST. My family member bought it used from a friend who said it was Verizon, when in fact it is ST phone without a sim. family member put her sim in the phone and now it has her number and everything works except MMS. MMS will not send but all other data connections and calls and SMS work.
removing the sim there's no data connection but calls can be made only.
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I don't know where you're getting this stuff about the build.prop or note 2 from, I've been all over everything about this device for 3 years and never saw anything about that. I think you're confusing information about the Verizon S3 SCH-I535 (which the S968C actually is but "isnt").
Did she try activating it normally without the SIM? All she has to do is go to the Straight Talk website or call support to activate it on Straight Talk normally, they should do everything from their end and should only need her account information, the number she wants to keep and her MEID/IMEI number.
I'm not exactly understanding why you're using a SIM in the first place. It isn't needed and isn't how the S968C is activated on the Straight Talk network. It's a 3G device, the only devices that would require a SIM on the Straight Talk network are it's own 4G/LTE devices and devices from other networks using the BYOP CDMA or GSM kit.
But regardless, she can flash any of the d2vzw custom ROMs and use my guide linked below for getting it setup so that mobile data and MMS work correctly.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...de-to-flashsetup-sim-apn-cm-cm-based-t3351290
That thread has everything that should you need to know about this model and flashing it.
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number one it's not my phone,
and number two I use straight talk exclusively and out of like 10 devices in the last 7 years none have been on Verizon networks so I have no idea how to advise my family member
and three I have no control what they do with their device before they asked me for help
stayboogy said:
number one it's not my phone,
and number two I use straight talk exclusively and out of like 10 devices in the last 7 years none have been on Verizon networks so I have no idea how to advise my family member
and three I have no control what they do with their device before they asked me for help
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I'm trying to help, I'm just saying that somewhere somebody went the wrong way. My guide I linked above should get her straight if she use a d2vzw custom ROM, if there are any APNs stored on her SIM she'll be able to access them.
My suggestion is call Straight Talk and have them activate like it's supposed be done instead of using the SIM, it's a stock 3g device, it wasn't designed to need a SIM for the Straight Talk network. She should be able to get them to straighten it out in 15 minutes or so.
All of my Straight Talk devices for the last 5 years have used Verizon towers.
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i realize you are trying to help but i've explained everything three times now and you have yet to offer a solution, only "it should've been done this way" when that is no longer relevant because it has been done the way it has by someone who isn't me and wasn't me to begin with.
can you offer a solution instead of "someone messed up somewhere" because that has been firmly established at this point...
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i realize you are trying to help but i've explained everything three times now and you have yet to offer a solution, only "it should've been done this way" when that is no longer relevant because it has been done the way it has by someone who isn't me and wasn't me to begin with.
can you offer a solution instead of "someone messed up somewhere" because that has been firmly established at this point...
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I've told you twice, call Straight Talk and they will do it from their end like it was supposed to be done in the first place. All of my posts so far have been to tell you that you're going about it all wrong.
And I DID provide a solution, it was to flash a custom d2vzw ROM, any one of them you want, then use the SIM and the guide I created for this model to get the SIM and APNs set up correctly, it's all in the guide. You're so focused on getting it right the way you've been doing it that you aren't paying attention to anything that doesn't get you further in that direction. I'm sorry but I won't do that when I know it's the wrong direction. I gave you the right direction, it's your choice whether you take it or not.
One of you thinks they know something and doesn't want to listen to someone that actually does know this device practically inside and out, if you search, you'll see a plethora of information all over Google that I've provided about this specific device and how to do everything from rooting to flashing custom recovery and ROMs to unbricking and restoring to stock.
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never mind I got it. I had remove sim car and do a factory reset. now it's good. glad to know it was that easy. apparently my family member putting their sim card in the phone messed up the activation process
stayboogy said:
never mind I got it. I had remove sim car and do a factory reset. now it's good. glad to know it was that easy. apparently my family member putting their sim card in the phone messed up the activation process
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So it's activated with SIM? Or without? I'm curious if it works that way or not, kind of a backwards way doing it with a SIM on this device instead of normal activation.
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Droidriven said:
I can help you get this straight I believe. I'm one of the guys that figured out the whole SIM/APN mess when it comes to this device a while back.
First, I need to know which baseband you have, it should end in H1 or H2.
There are no APN settings in stock on S968C.
What network are you trying to use it on? If you're using it on Straight Talk then you shouldn't need a SIM at all unless you use a custom ROM.
I think the issue is from the device being put on Verizon and then coming back to Straight Talk. It's a Straight Talk device, it "should" work on Straight Talk with no modification needed.
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So it's activated with SIM? Or without? I'm curious if it works that way or not, kind of a backwards way doing it with a SIM on this device instead of normal activation.
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no. I removed sim card. then I did a factory reset. now it works like it's supposed to without sim card on Verizon towers.
my family member originally put her sim in the device not knowing the difference between a GSM and CDMA device, and then she activated the phone like byop on ST website. that was the problem. ST should have informed my family member when she entered imei of the device in the online activation process that a sim was unneccesary and all this could've been avoided.
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no. I removed sim card. then I did a factory reset. now it works like it's supposed to without sim card on Verizon towers.
my family member originally put her sim in the device not knowing the difference between a GSM and CDMA device, and then she activated the phone like byop on ST website. that was the problem. ST should have informed my family member when she entered imei of the device in the online activation process that a sim was unneccesary and all this could've been avoided.
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I thought so, just making sure. Glad you got it straight.
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