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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dill67:
Noob question

Hello everyone. I've been reading all the info on this topic for a while and have been looking for a compatible sim module so I can try the mod for my self. I am having difficulty in understanding the difference between the types of module available, for example, they all say either n7100 or n7105 etc and in pictures of the actual item for sale they all differ in the 'rev' number, the sim module posted in the previous page was a rev .8 and had the numbers r.c92. On the guide by francisatrm the module has a rev 1.0 and the words r.c92. I have found a rev 1.0 but it is a r.c94, will this make a difference?

Oh, I'm in good ol' Texas right now with my Note 2 on sprunt, but going back to the UK as my wife is kicking me out with nothing much to take :eek:, but I would like to be able to use my phone over there, so I would appreciate any help to say the least!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Tried but no luck .... :(

I followed the above procedure but for somereason i am unable to get it working on Fido (Canadian Carrier that uses the Rogers network GSM 1900).

- I did the hardwre mod.

- Rooted the phone.

- Installed Titanium backup Pro and APN Manager Pro.

- Converted APN to System App.

- Added the APN info for Fido netwrok, tried a few diffirent settings.

- I did a "swap APN" and selected Fido.

No luck, nothing happens. it is not connecting.

Excuse my ignorance but does the phone needs to also be unlocked or is it already?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] spawn11587:
Statement Retracted. I'm Wrong.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
You need to be corrected on that.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Thanks for the replies............. how should i go about unlocking it? i tried the *#197328640# and that did not do anything.

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
it's not locked, have you been able to see list of GSM carriers in Canada?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Yes, I can see 3. I tried to manually Select Rogers Communications which (Fido uses Rogers towers) but it says Registering and nothing happens.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
I would say something is wrong with your SIM card, does it work in another GSM phone? can you borrow someone elses SIM card?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Is the GSM SIM card already activated?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Yes, it's out of my iPhone 4S.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
Somehow the network does not like the combination of your phone and your SIM card. I would try borrowing someone else's SIM card

Go to one of the network's stores and ask them to give you a SIM to try. Tell them you'll sign up if it works :), then change your mind.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
will try that at lunch time...............thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
I know the Sprint Note 2 is locked out on US carriers. Is it possible that it's actually locked out on Canadian carriers, too?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
I ould say in that case he wouldn't be able to see them listed in the list of available networks, same way you can't see T-mobile or AT&T in the USA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
I tried a SIM card out of another working Note II phone, I can see the networks but still unable to register. I installed a SIM CARD app from the Google store whcich suppose to read a SIM card info... it is not seeing much on either SIM cards that I used...see attachement.

thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
Looks like MOD didn't go well, perhaps bad contact or bad module. Does uSD card slot work ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
I just tried a 2GB SD, The phone sees it without any problems.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
Well it doesn't properly see you uSIM, if this happen with more than one card, you have a problem. If you switch back to sprint module, does it sees the embedded SIM in the same software as you've mentioned above? this would eliminate software issue and leave you to HW problem with SIM module
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Actually when I switch to CDMA and use the SIM Card app, it reads the Sprint SIM and it connects to Bell Canada network and says International even though I am not using the the Sprint module and the new module SIM card slot is empty. It seems that the Sprint embeded SIM card is on the main board and not on the module.

I believe in an erlier post, it says that after installing the new module you will have the option to switch back and forth netween Sprint and other carriers by swapping APNs.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
>when I switch to CDMA and use the SIM Card app, it connects to Bell Canada network and says International

Yes, it is using CDMA/3G for that and does not need SIM, it will also connecto to Sprint CDMA/3G that way without no problem. This proves nothing.

>it reads the Sprint SIM and

You see SIM number in the SIM app?

>I believe in an erlier post, it says that after installing the new module you will have the option to switch back and forth netween Sprint and other carriers by swapping APNs.

Yes, but without LTE, you loose access to SPrint LTE by doing the mod.

> It seems that the Sprint embeded SIM card is on the main board and not on the module.

This would make your note II very different form everybody elses, and is highly unlikely. Take a look (or photo) of the Sprint module, you've removed from your phone - does it have a small chip instead of the SIM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Good morning,

Yes it does read the phone number, a Chicago area code and specifies Sprint.

The module i removed does have a small chip in place of the SIM slot.

Please see attached photos below.

Photo 1: taken while a Canadian (Fido) SIM is inserted anf Network Mode selected is Automatic.

Photo2: taken while no SIM card is inserted.

Photo3: shows hardware Mod.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Instead of setting Network Mode to Automatic, did you try setting to GSM?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
indeed, both screenshots indicate no SIM and the phone is in CDMA mode, you should explicitly put you phone in to GSM mode and reboot. Otherwise phone will prefer CDMA if network is available.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
I had already tried that, please see attached screen shots.... it tries to register then it fails "Your SIM card does not allow connections of this type" of course i tried multiple SIM cards including an International one.

I am assuming it is refering to GSM?

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Have you configured APN settings for the GSM provider? What happens when you try making/receiving phone calls?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
APN is set up and selected, when making a call I get "Mobile network not available".

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
It should see the SIM number regardless of the APN. Something is wrong, are you on stock ROM? Probably doesn't matter either. If it's not too much trouble, reverse the mod, and while still in GSM mode with sprint embedded SIM see if you see the number and if it let's you roam on GSM network. It should. Perhaps you've just got bad replacement module.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
I was not able to do that today, I will certainly try tomorrow evening.

Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Good morning,

I replaced the SIM module with the original, it would only connect using CDMA Not GSM. please see photos.

Photo 1: SIM card info with original module.

Photo 2: "International" Connected using CDMA - Original SIM Card

Photo 3: Replaced SIM module.

Photo 4: SIM Card info using GSM & new SIM module.

Maybe it's just a bad module, what do you think?

PS, I am using stock ROM.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Looks like a bad SIM adapter.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
I will purchase another, just want to confirm that I am looking at the correct one.

This is the one I originally purchased (eBay item # 281082174018) is that correct or should I get a different model?

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
I agree.

this is the one i am using:

http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-sim-holder-flex-cable/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
can you take another close up picture of the wireless charging ports
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkendvoid88:
Will do. Any idea what the connector right above them does?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
Ill figure it out im going against schematics of various pcb boards and various note 2 configurations now and trying to figure out what does what

Here is my to do list once i get my phone

1. Wireless charging hack

2. sim card adaptation

3. tri-mode sim card adaptation thats two sim slots plus the sprint internal international roaming.

I plan to do all these mods with almost no permanent modification meaning everyone will be able to reverse and return to store with full warranty in tact.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkendvoid88:
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I'll be waiting for sure. Based off the fact that the terminals are there couldn't we just get a replacement rear housing for a model that supports it and just swap that and the backplate?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
yea a replacement rear housing would make the swap flawless for warranty claims but my modifications will have almost little to very minor signs of alteration (i was former sprint tech i paid for college working for sprint) I know what the techs look for to deny warranty and samsung has no warranty seals so everything will be cool
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkendvoid88:
I'd love to be able to get a sim reader to line up with a backplate that supports wireless charging and an sim and have it look just like a model that had it to begin with. Although I'm really contemplating an extended battery...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] asuh:
Whoa, this thread just took an interesting turn! I am absolutely looking forward to randy2's results. If you can get this back to what it actually *should* be, I might purchase this phone finally if the fixes look like something I could do. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zack2491:
I would LOVE to see wireless charging on this phone. I was highly disappointed when I found out the Sprint version didn't have the pins :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkendvoid88:
More pictures as promised

http://imageshack.us/a/img163/7729/20121101111044.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/6405/20121101111010.jpg
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ranchosteve:
Maybe you can use Verizon note back plate. since it has a slot for the micro sim card, It might also have wireless charging holes there too.

I know the verizon gs3 has sim card slot for LTE. I curently am using Verizon gs3 flashed on sprint for global capabilities, But can not use sprints LTE and am limted to 3g only, no 4g. From my understanding if you can do a Tri-sim you can have best of both world's. Plus my understanding that HSPA works for the photon and should work for the sprints note.

Dream phone Sprint Note 2 64gb with lte plus real global roaming option.

Or we can call just switch to t-mobile.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] contradude:
any more information on the wireless charging aspect? I'd like to know if it works before I've purchased all of those components and possibly voided my warranty ;)

if it does work, do we use the international back housing or will a verizon/at&t housing be required?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stu5797:
This is a great thread! I was so upset this morning when i read the sprint version could not wireless charge
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy2:
As soon as best buy gets phones in I can start modding I don't know have a phone yet so until then we wait
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] schale01:
You are awesome. I hate that Sprint has moved toward this direction of locked down hardware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zack2491:
Found this today. Might be beneficial.

http://www.iphone-spares.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-replacement-parts-n7100

You can buy the international version of the "middle cover", thus exposing the wireless charging pins.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stu5797:
if anyone has a company to buy i am in for 1 middle cover. Looks like it is not for retail sales. Shoot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zack2491:
give it time, I'm sure they'll be on ebay individually before long.

Also, I had this thought. Couldn't you just remove the piece and drill out where the pins are?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stu5797:
I guess but the warranty would be voided
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wtharp2:
Memory Slot?

I can't tell from the photos -- where is the chip for the built-in memory?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zack2491:
http://cnn.cn/shop/n7100-galaxy-note-c-1425_26_1439.html

Able to purchase a white backplate here, individually. 9.99 + 5$ shipping.

Why'd I have to get titanium...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Thanks guys... i will place the order and get back to you once it is installed.......thanks again for all your help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
I noticed the SIM adapter overlaps a little gold metal nipple on the bottom left side whereas the Sprint embedded SIM adapter does not overlap the nipple. I wonder if that metal nipple might be causing the SIM adapter to not work properly since it is touching the bottom of it--some type of interference maybe? Might be worth putting a little piece of paper to make sure there's no contact btwn the nipple and adapter. Just a thought.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Good point, I'll check it out.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Just a thought, if our stock SD card adapter breaks and we need it replaced, this means the built in SIM in the adapter will also be replaced. Therefore, Sprint will have to make changes on their end to allow for the replacement ICCID for LTE to work. And if so, why can't we just get a SIM card similar to what the Sprint Galaxy S4 has if we already have the combo SD/SIM adapter installed?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
Good point. I think it is definitely possible but the big question is if Sprint would allow giving a SIM card to a phone that they know has an embedded SIM. I'm on the phone with them now trying to get one. I spoke to international first and they said I needed to speak to some Sprint security department--now that dept is transferring me to employee accounts. Ugh!

So far I told them I bought the phone outright and own it. I also told them that I don't care if I void the warranty by swapping the embedded SIM with a SIM slot and I'm sick of paying Sprint's ridiculous international rates.

Will keep the thread posted with my results.

Btw, does anyone know what APN I am suppose to select when wanting to go back to the Sprint data network? The APN Manager has a bunch of Sprint APNs, a lot of them are titled with TEST, APN, EHRPD, etc, I should have written down the original one and rename it but forgot. Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
What I did on mine is I got a hold of the international version of the Note 2's APN xml file. I added all the Sprint stuff to it, then I replaced the APN xml file in my phone. No need to change APN settings whatsoever. Just pop in any international GSM SIM card, choose GSM in network settings, and everything works.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
Thanks for the tip! Is this a worthy XML or did you find a better, newer list: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35369426&postcount=3

My mistake, I didn't read the instructions very carefully. I didn't have to select an APN from the APN Manager, instead I just needed to select CDMA within the Network Mode--once I did that, Sprint 3G is working just fine.

Update to my phone call about getting a SIM from Sprint: they are looking into it and will get back to me. Doesn't sound promising.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
I inserted a piece of paper between the two but unfirtunately that did not help, I got the same resuts......... thanks for the suggestion though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
I'm in London and my SIM slot on my Sprint GN2 is working just fabulously with a Vodafone SIM card. The cost paid for the Verizon back cover and SIM ribbon is far less than paying for an international data package through Sprint!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] trim81:
For us flashers... 3g users

Is it better to buy a Verizon note 2 and flash it?

The Verizon units come unlocked for sim card use??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
I would say so. Btw, Verizon Note 2's are also unlocked for US carriers. The Sprint Note 2's are unlocked outside of the US.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] trim81:
To flash Verizon over to sprint mvno, change it to NV only and flash as normal, correct.?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Yup. No *2 / Sprint Zone activation however.

* correction *

I actually haven't tried turning the Sprint Zone app into a system app in a VZW Note 2. Who knows... It may just work. ;)

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] trim81:
I think from now on, I will be purchases Verizon devices instead of sprint to flash... Seeing that verizon newer handsets are pre unlocked with sim card, and not embedded sim like sprints
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
No kidding. This embedded SIM has pissed me off enough to switch over to VZW at the end of my contract since VZW has had a trend on keeping with SIM slots and unlocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
I could be wrong but I think the newer sprint lte phones will have sim slots.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
Do you know how soon? The GS4 has an embedded SIM according to this thread: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/118222. Apparently not soon enough for me. F$#^%ing Sprint!

Btw, I'm in Copenhagen using a Lycamobile SIM and it's working just fine! I had to call Lyca to activate data on the SIM which was kinda annoying.

I also used this SIM database app which was really helpful for finding APN info since i couldn't figure out how to "restore" a global XML file of APNs onto my APN Manager. Here's the APN database app (free): https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5TSU1BUE5DaGVjayJd
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] olvlad:
There was same problem - i'm in Ukraine, CDMA flashed to our operator (Intertelecom), latest stock ROM, hardware MOD done - in GSM/UMTS mode phone shows all our operators included one which SIM is inserted, but cannot connect to network, and SIM Card app from Market shows blank lines at many positions. Flashing different roms doesn't allow non-US (our operator) even Voice, but -

Flashing LJ1 Modem over stock rom does!!!!

Looks like Sprint blocked international "unlock" of GN2 in latest modem (my was MC2) - but it need to be checked by others

I think if you plan to trip outside US with your Note better to have TWRP and old modem in .zip :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
I think the galaxy s4 and the htc one both have sim slots.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Hey guys,

I just received the new SIM board form www.parts4repair.com, unfortunately I got the same results as before.....very disappointing :( . I am open to any suggestions.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
Have you tried calling Sprint and asking them to unlock the phone? You may want to insert the original embedded SIM before you do because they send a signal down to unlock it. They will tell you that it has an embedded SIM but just tell them you removed it and replaced it with an SIM slot. I had no issues doing that but I also did not test a Tmo SIM. This thread has some interesting info on the last page: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/118222?start=30&tstart=0. I think the users on there are stating you might not be able to use any USA SIMs even if SIM slot is unlocked.

---------- Post added at 04:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:01 PM ----------

You're right.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] olvlad:
What is your Modem version (Latest stock firmware?)

Was in same situations, downgrading to LJ1 modem helps
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
No need to call Sprint to unlock the Note 2 since it's already factory unlocked for all GSM carriers outside the US.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
Good news and bad news regarding Sprint SIM card:

Good news is that I was able to get a Sprint SIM card by just going into the store and asking for a replacement iPhone5 SIM (I then was planning to use a micro adapter).

The bad news, A knowledgeable tech support agent could not figure out how to replace the embedded SIM info with the non-embedded SIM info in the account system. He said the system would not allow it because it is somehow programmed into their database to not be allowed to change embedded SIM info. He verified this as being true because said he can easily change an iPhone 5's SIM info (he even double checked for me by testing his own account), he also confirmed with his manager to see if there was a way they could do some kind of backend fix which they concluded as not possible. The SIM was read by the phone but once the phone attempted to reach the LTE network, the phone would say the SIM is not provisioned.

So it looks like we're stuck with having to tear open the phone each time you want to use the SIM slot vs 4G LTE embedded SIM. The agent also confirmed the HTC One and S4 both have a SIM slot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Try an activated SIM card from a Sprint Galaxy S4.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wildta:
I have not tried that but my assumption is that it would work however the S4 phone would not get access unless it had an additionally provision SIM card. I doubt it's possible to get two SIMs provisioned on a single account.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] leond:
I think Sprint has to "marry" the phone and the SIM card (provision) -it's not the same as GSM where you can take any card to any phone. To test this one would have to have to Sprint GS4 phones and swap the cards to see if they still going to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Since the SIM card is removable on the GS4, it is reasonable that a customer will try a different SIM card when he/she travels overseas. What if the customer loses the Sprint SIM card? Surely Sprint can't expect the customer to buy a new phone.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] nerys71:
has quick reply stopped working for anyone else? clicking it does nothing at all now.

anyway I imagine since those devices "CAME" with a sim card the system will permit another to be provisioned to it.

but since the S3/N2 never CAME with a removable sim card the system had no reason to be designed to permit another to be provisioned to it.

I imagine "that" is the issue. not the provisioning itself.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdouleh:
Sorry for the late response, I am not sure how to get the info you're requesting or how to go about downgrading it..... any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,