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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LordLugard:
VZW and Sprint operate on the same CDMA frequencies, 1x CDMA 2000 and 3G. How else do Sprint and VZW roam off each other for voice and data? When it comes to 4G, that's where they differ, LTE vs WiMax (for now). Even when Sprint goes LTE, they'll be running on a different LTE frequency than VZW and AT&T, so LTE roaming shouldn't be on anyone's radar for the foreseeable future.

And NO, the VZW GNex does not pull "its subscriber information (like the phone number, data plan, etc) from its SIM card(just like GSM phones)." Subscriber info is pulled from the ESN/MEID unique to any CDMA phone (VZW and Sprint included) to authenticate on the network. The SIM in VZW LTE phones is for LTE purposes ONLY, 4G data only and nothing else.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bradm23:
Why dont you get the galaxy s II? Wish I could get it for Verizon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] unremarked:
Thanks for the clarification on the frequencies thing. I wasnt 100% sure what Sprint operated on.

As for the SIM, I am 100% sure. Trade SIM cards with a friend, even to another microSIM device like a Samsung Stratosphere Restart your phone and then call eachother. The numbers will be swapped. Heck, even easier. Yank your SIM out and make a test call or check under the About Phone options. ;)

EDIT: I know that Sprint uses CDMA(1x) and EVDO(3G). But what bands do they operate on? Just like AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM(aka edge) and HSPA(3G) but on different bands so not all their phones are entirely cross compatible.

EDIT2: Found my own answer. VZW operates on 850mhz, and 1900mhz. Sprint is 800mhz and 1900mhz. So you may in theory use a 3G Verizon phone on Sprints network with limited capability. I'd imagine it would be just like if you put an ATT iPhone on T-Mobile and be able to make calls but only get 2G.

Regardless of the frequencies you still have the ESN lockout as well as the SIM card issue.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdiable:
Sprint not going to activate the phone no matter what you do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lil Jones:
CDMA carriers have the last say so of what goes on their network and what does not. They chose what you use not you. They base the their phones off of the ESN/MEIDs if those do not match up to a "clean" one in their system then no go. Its their way of forcing contracts, "if you have to get a sprint phone may as well get the contract with it." they thing. GSM on the other hand you can do it because the identification of the carrier is on the SIM card rather then the phone. However, some carriers will "flash" a phone over like Criket or metro pcs (however they can brick the phone and then you can't even do anything with it.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tommyz2kool:
MetroPCS lets you bring in any CDMA phone and activate it on their network. I'm sure sprint could do the same if they wanted to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] unremarked:
Emphasis on "IF THEY WANTED TO." If past behavior is indicative of the future then reason says they don't.

Lets assume Sprint suddenly changes its mind after years of hemorrhaging customers and move beyond that, as I've previously said the Galaxy Nexus(and all 4G LTE phones) behave more like GSM phones than CDMA and pull their subscriber information from the SIM card. Don't believe me? Try to use your VZW Galaxy Nexus without your SIM. Mine didn't work. Further my theortical point about the supported bands still stand. Who wants a Galaxy Nexus on 1X data?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] carnagey:
I thought that Sprint was going to offer the Gnex at some point. Was I just dreaming that? Does anyone know if Sprint is going to get the GN?

I could have sworn I heard that Sprint was getting it somewhere....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LordLugard:
The reason your LTE VZW phone will not work without the SIM has nothing to do with pulling subscriber info but more to do with just authenticating with the LTE network, period.

Once again, your subscriber info is more hard coded to your ESN/MEID.

The LTE network could go down (like it has done now several times) and your phone will work fine with CDMA voice and 2G/3G. If the CDMA network goes down then you're screwed because all authentication starts there.

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stank0:
That.

+1 char
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] unremarked:
I'd love to hear your explaination for the following behaviors. The only thing I changed was I took out my SIM card. You'll notice now even the time is wrong since the phones sync their time with the carrier.

EDIT: removed pictures because I'm paranoid/OCD about personal info.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LordLugard:
You can post as many pics as you want. Your "subscriber info" is tied to your esn/meid in the system. Without those, whether you have an LTE sim or not on a CDMA network like VZW, your phone will not function. The LTE sim doesn't handle voice or any calling functions, just data.

When your phone connects to a cell tower (or the network), certain parameters are sent for a sort of handshake, which are your esn/meid.

I think you need to better familiarize yourself with the fact that VZW is a CDMA network first and foremost (and with all that entails, esn/meid/msid etc) with an LTE based data-only network (for now) built alongside it.

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazen18:
Chill out dude, the attitude isn't helping anything, even if you're totally right (which you're not).

Here's Verizon's 4g SIM page. I'll agree that you can *ALMOST* think of the two networks as completely seperate entities, but the fact is that in the transition process Verizon's moving to a new authentication scheme for *BOTH* networks, and that authentication scheme relies on the SIM card. Some contrary points:

- "SIM" = Subscriber identity module. By its very definition includes your subscriber identity, even though this was handled differently in the past.

- Go ahead, pull out your SIM card. Try and make a phone call. You won't succeed even though phone calls use the 3G network. It doesn't work, because you're no longer authenticated with the network (either of them).

- Verizon's first outage (and possibly their second, but apparently not third) fell victim to this exact problem. Because 4g phones use the SIM card to authenticate with 3g as well, even disabling 4g did NOT allow us to fallback to 3G.

- Older 3G ONLY phones DO authenticate the old way.

- More Info about the first outage
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
Awesome that there is three pages for: NO
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] unremarked:
I'm really scratching my head here on how to make you understand how an LTE phone works on VZW's network. I thought surely he couldn't argue with photographic proof, but yet here you are... and skimping over it. I'm well aware of how VZW's network operates. I deal with it quite regularly. And, for the record, at no point have I said that the LTE network handles voice calls so I'm not sure exactly where you're getting that from.

Let's try things this way. If what you say is true, why then can I take my microSIM card out of my phone, put it into my buddy's Droid RAZR, and make phone calls with my number without doing any ESN change, *22899ing, or anything? A simple SIM swap, and yet, we can both dial our own numbers. Further, if what you say is true, why if I remove my SIM card from the phone can I not make a call?

^^^ This guy gets it. Thank you, sir.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ianwood:
The VZW SIM contains the authentication for BOTH the LTE network AND the CDMA network. LTE uses the uSIM profile and CDMA uses the cSIM profile. There is nothing on the phone that identifies the user. Nothing. MEID (like IMEI) is an EQUIPMENT identifier.

If you want to run a GN on Sprint, it's likely the frequencies WILL work but you'll need a Sprint SIM supporting cSIM.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richardduran:
hey guys im probably another victim of these thieves i bought a galaxy s2 from craiglist for almost 400 us dollars and i used the phone for like 1 month and a week ago the phone is showing like a blocked symbol instead of the signal bars i called tmobile and they told me that my phone was blacklisted.....and they cannot do nothing for me.... i dont have any info of the guy who sold the phone to me...theres any hack or flashing i can do to fix this problem?they blocked the imei # of the phone i cannot get signal nowhere now........any help is appreciated.....i hope u guys understand my situation and help me out with this
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
report it to the police

you lost $400

at least you got a nice mini android tablet wth WiFi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richardduran:
That sucks :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LegionCmndr:
you could find a way to get the unlock code and then try using one of the MVNO operators.

1 Simple mobile = tmobile

2 H20 wireless = ATT

i would try the second route, the sim starter kit is avail at best buy..............
[HTC ChaCha] FabbroKendo:
Hi all,

I allready make S-OFF my ChaCha, i follow this guide to Root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1184118&page=3

But when i power on my phone one message appears:

Sorry!

Superuser has stopped unexpectedly. Whould you like to tell HTC?

Maybe i make a mistake, i put the 2 files in the FAT32 partition of the SD, not in the EXT2, can someone help me pls? Ty ;)
[HTC ChaCha] basti84:
Did you root the ChaCha with our manual?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1184118

perhaps you should try it again

everything - cwm and su should be on the 1. partition on the sd-card (fat32)
[HTC ChaCha] FabbroKendo:
Yes it is!

Mmm what kind of problem is it? I also can't use Linktosd because tell me that i dont't have root permission...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
having trouble rooting.

I have installed all the drivers every guide has instructed me to do. I am able to command line my phone into "Fastboot Mode" but once I try and do a <fastboot oem unlock> it just sits there and says "waiting for device".

under my device manager it says "Android 1.0" drivers not installed. I have uninstalled and reinstalled all android and Samsung drivers 3 times including the entire Android SDK package. I cannot find any mention or link for Android 1.0 drivers on the net, this is super aggravating and I finally decided I need some help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] biglipps66:
There were fastboot drivers floating around on another forum somewhere. Maybe droidlife. You should be able to use the adb drivers though. Device manager, update driver and choose manual option on bottom, show all devices and click have disk, choose the area you saved the drivers to. I had to do the same thing to get my fastboot to recognize my phone.

EDIT: It was here... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

^ directions right there.

Under STEP 1 at bottom.. here is the other guide for your problem

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/

DIRECT link to those drivers for the manual 1.0 install http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O6AVDE9B
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] richmelchr:
thank you thank you thank you!

finally working. This is why I come to XDA! fast solutions to complicated problems :)

you guys are awesome!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] biglipps66:
Welcome :D

Just point people back to your thread if you see others struggling too :D
[Motorola Atrix 2] mathk:
I have an account using the ca cert. on wifi.

I tried to set it up successfully in CM rom (old phone) but now I can't do the same in my Atrix 2.

I did install the cert but it doesn't show in the wifi network setting page (select wifi ssid->modify setting). Anyone has the same issue?
[Motorola Atrix 2] voodoomurphy:
I've seen all manner of Wifi issues with Android, but most "specialty" configs can hbe helped with WiFiAce. Hope it helps
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
just wondering if theres any cheats for GTA III :rolleyes: :confused:
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Cymatrelic:
Gosh i sure hope so xD The cheats were half the fun back in the day ;)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] KeiranFTW:
try GameCIH: http://www.cih.com.tw/download
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
thanks dude :) but how do you get it to work ;)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] KeiranFTW:
No idea
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
Haha, funny guy ;)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Alexander33:
If you ever used Cheat Engine on PC it's kind of the same thing...
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
Ive tried using it, doesnt work lol
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] neptune:
I've used it and it does work.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] neptune:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=bWGCXTPlne8&v=bWGCXTPlne8&gl=GB
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] JCunderground:
I found this

youtube.com/watch?v=bWGCXTPlne8&feature=related

Tell me if this helps
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] AwaisKhan:
Whats the point of downloading a cheat engine when you can install this mod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20402097 ^_^
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] JCunderground:
Yeah i like that one better.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
HAHA :p

does your mod give you unlimited health ? ;)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
I have figured out how to use normal pc cheats on the gta3 cheats without any mods. Google 'Wifi keyboard android' and it should be the top link (sorry I cant post links for being a newbie) Download, install and configure this app to work with your wifi keyboard. (It explains on the software how to correctly configure the app)

Once setup type any gta3 supported cheat from the pc edition into the text box on the wifi keyboard site e.g. 'gunsgunsguns' (you wont receive a notification but it works)

Here is a batch of cheats from (WWW).cheatcc.(COM)/pc/gta3.html#.Tu_d79Q9Xx8

"All weapons	gunsgunsguns

Extra money	ifiwerearichman

Full health	gesundheit

Higher wanted level	morepoliceplease

Lower wanted level	nopoliceplease

Tank (Rhino)	giveusatank

Destroy all cars	bangbangbang

Change costume	ilikedressingup

Crazy pedestrians	itsallgoingmaaad

All pedestrians attack you	nobodylikesme

Pedestrians fight each other	weaponsforall

Time advances quicker	timeflieswhenyou

Very fast game clock	madweather

Faster game play	boooooring

100% armor	turtoise

Clear weather	skincancerforme

Cloudy weather	ilikescotland

Rainy weather	ilovescotland

Foggy weather	peasoup

Invisible cars; wheels only	anicesetofwheels

Flying car	chittychittybb

Improved car handling	cornerslikemad

Gore mode	nastylimbscheat"

:) (as an added bonus you can control the game with the keyboard if you wish)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ParanormalBat:
Troll Any proof of this working. It doesn't work fro me. Can u please upload a picture or something?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
Sure buddy :)

Notice am a different character, the weapons and the obvious cheat notiforcation
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] CoconutWillie:
It works 100%, did you try it with the gamepad slid up? It doesn't work with the gamepad slid down, but when slid up it works.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] IE-coRe:
I there a way to cheat without having a wfi keyboard? I tried longpress menu button, but that does something else.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
Yes usb or I can send you a copy of my save with me on the second Island, some guns and some money. Currently that is what I can do.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] MasonMk:
could you send me that save if that's alright? mine got deleted, was on second island too :-/
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
Yeah no problem.I am on the 3rd Island, don't die though, you may end up on the first island as I have cheated to get on the other island. (I am lazy :))

Also you can fly the dodo :) (If you're looking for the plane, look in the hangers)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] MasonMk:
ah nice thanks :-) the dodo looks fun, now just gotta wait for them to fix the crashing issue
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] lyricalchaos:
How do u stop menu buttom doing replay and upload the keybroad
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
Download GTA 3 1.0 APK

I can't link a suitable link but google is your friend

---------- Post added at 11:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:24 PM ----------

You press start for the menu not the standard menu button on the xperia play.

Read the instructions on how to get the keyboard working.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] lyricalchaos:
select changes camra?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
Cant get this to work :( maybe a little tutorial? :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ParanormalBat:
Weird I tried the way u said but it worked for me gamepad slid inwards. btw does anyone know how to exit the map using the buttons or the touchscreen (tapping twice on the screen and tapping the right bottom corner of the screen doesnt work)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
Yes, tap in the bottom right corner. I took me a while to work it out. If you slide the pad in an icon of a house will appear. It is still there when the gamepad is out, you just cant see it.

---------- Post added at 05:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ----------

Your right, sorry its the start button.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
I have written a quick tutorial. Sorry about any mistakes as it was rushed.

It is also a word file as it is much easier to work with.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
thanks mate your a star! :D:D
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
where would you put "gta3sf3" :confused:
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] prof_kerfuffle:
Here '\Android\data\com.rockstar.gta3\files\GTA3'

If it asks you to replace say yes unless you wish to keep the others, then copy them over to your hdd.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nabgangsta:
i used this and noticed youve got unlimited weapons. How did you do it lol

:p ;) :D
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] :
Can anyone tell me how to fly the Dodo. I'm having a lot of trouble getting it to take off. Thanks
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Mrnoodlehead:
Signed up just to let you guys know, I found a way to cheat with out the wi-fi keyboard.

First go into the game then press the home button it will minimize the game.

Then hold the button next to the search button down for a couple of seconds.

The on screen keyboard will show up, now return to the game.

Type in cheat

?????

Profit.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] flywithme:
This actually works!!

It will bring out the keyboard & you MUST close the gamepad while typing for the cheats to work!
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] illuminatic:
Try GTA 3 Cheats Unlocker...works great

Link: GTA 3 Cheats Unlocker
[Captivate General] kmodi:
I've been running my cappy (froyo) on Fasty II V2.5 for almost 6-8 months, can anyone help me with step-by-step instructions on flashing Fasty III ROM? What kernel goes with that ROM? Would I need GB Bootloaders? I am new at this
[LG Nitro HD] Namuna:
Responding to request from the Senate, AT&T (and others) has divulged all the handsets that currently have Carrier IQ installed.

http://franken.senate.gov/files/letter/111214_Att_Response_to_Sen_Franken_CarrierIQ.pdf

Our Nitro, unfortunately, is on that list...But AT&T states it's only installed but not active (Due to potential for the software agent to affect performance).

For anyone not familiar, Carrier IQ is a software product that the carriers use to track a phones' usage and information.
[LG Nitro HD] akfritz:
OK cool, I was getting concerned with people's lack of success in removing it.
[LG Nitro HD] donharden2002:
If you run the voodoo ciq app it shows that ciq is running on the nitro. Mine scores att 540, from what I've seen a score of 150 or lower means is there but not very active.

Sent from my nitro hd
[LG Nitro HD] harolds:
At&t has lied, carrier iq is active on nitro.

Voodoo Carrier IQ Detector report:

Carrier IQ has been found and is active

Detection score: 540

--

Voodoo CarrierIQ Detector 2.0.5

Sent via the LG Nitro™ HD, 4G LTE
[LG Nitro HD] dinan:
Ran the Voodoo Carrier IQ app on a store demo Optimus LTE (Bell canada version) and it came up with a score of 170, said it found traces but it didn't seem to be active.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Intel_x:
I just got a verizon galaxy nexus yesterday and very disappointed on top by the earpiece the phone gets super hot auto brightness sucks you have to manually crank it up if not quality is very poor battery drains super fast volume is very low in camera at night shows a lot of white fuzz
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Just by trying to read your horrible grammar, I decided this post didn't deserve proper thought, but here is my go:

YOUR DOING IT WRONG
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AdamHart612:
Every single one of those observations has been beaten to death in the last month. Battery life always sucks at first, but battery life on the GSM version kicks ass.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Surprisingly enough, I am getting 10 hours of battery life on LTE.

This is regular use, streaming music, checking facebook, pictures, and sms...

It's still better than what I used to get on my Incredible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wwfc:
Oh dear. Am i the only one who uses the phone on manual brightness on the lowest it goes? I think the screen looks great even at low brightness. I rarely go above 30/40% as there is no need other than to drain battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nscott69:
Speaking of horrible grammar, I believe you meant to type "YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG." If you're going to be a ****, don't make yourself look like an idiot in the process. Kthx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
I was thinking it was on purpose.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wayneb02:
Lol you beat me to it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Intel_x:
I believe this is a forum not a grammar school or is it I was driving and talking to the nexus. Thanks on info about brightness.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kataishin:
LOL

LOL that's freakin hilarious. Thanks I gotta laugh outta that one :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rjskalet:
+1to this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Intel_x:
Yeah is you're doing it wrong. Don't capitalize and don't forget periods.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] case0:
Take it back then. No-one here gives a ****.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusDro:
You are right but it does take a longer time to read your post.

Just for fun:

:p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Intel_x:
Dude stfu is my feedback on the phone if you don't give a **** don't post **** then
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Intel_x:
This forum is filled with a bunch of idiots xda is to talk about devices experiment new software's hardware feedback and help each other but I see is filled with a lot of immature people.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
You are correct, and the camera us known to be sub par in low light. Overall I love it though despite the faults.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
I would gladly respond to most of those things if you had written it in any kind of legible way. My cousin is 8 and writes more grammatically correct sentences than that.

But I'm having none of your problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Carne_Asada_Fries:
Come on guys, I know he has a Verizon model but keep in mind that this phone is international as well so we'll have some ESL posters.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BennyJr:
Pointless Thread is Pointless
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rjskalet:
I do agree with this but at the same time everyone has a right to their opinion if he genuinely doesn't like it he will return it and if he is doing it to stir up trouble.....well he succeeded. Everyone will notice there are issues with their phone just because we start to compare it to a previous device. Just let him speak his piece and leave it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afma_afma:
ppl who dont like their nexus, jus swap ur nexus with my razr...problem solved...;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Knowpig:
That's funny sh!t. I don't care who you are. That's just funny.

But try a few charging cycles and perhaps some headphones. At least until the Bose Galaxy Nexus is released. :)

Posted with my thought to text Liquid Droid2.