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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] david72262:
I forgot to mention if you're using the Google messaging app then you need to delete all other APNs other than the one you're using
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SilentStray:
Thanks for everyones help. Receiving still does not work regardless of messaging app. I'm thinking a change of ROM could/may help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SilentStray:
[Solved]

Seems to have been a ROM issue. I was using AT&T's stock ROM. I switched to GOLDENFINGER v.9 All works now. Thanks for everyones help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CC850:
Straight Talk has had Verizon 4G LTE SIMS since January. My wife's ATT S4, got misplaced, and we bought a Verizon S4 and put it on Staight Talk. They cap download and upload speeds , download is 5Mb. I have a Verizon phone on Verizon Prepaid, they don't cap. I've gotten 42Mb download in my area.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] chowland1967:
Hi,

Quick question - What Roms can I use on the ST S4?

I'm coming from an s2 which I could use i777 roms on my sgh-959g but

I can't seem to find which model is the equivalent of the S4.

Thanks!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stummee:
From what I learned, the Verizon Galaxy S4 and AT&T Galaxy S4 are difficult to install a ROM due to KNOX (although rooting is easy using TOWELROOT). You are unable to install a ROM like Cyanogenmod. I have a AT&T Galaxy S4 and I preferred keeping the original ROM and customize it with Xposed Framework. I had a T-Mobile Galaxy S2 which was very easy to install a ROM. I enjoyed T-Mobile's philosophy but their coverage stinks. If I had a choice again, I would buy a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 and use the AT&T towers. The Verizon Galaxy S4 only has 2 bands.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] chowland1967:
thanks for replying. I did root mine and have gotten used to this version of android. I've been debating to put xposed on it. greenify would probably run better with the xposed addon
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Amanda.Garrison:
verizon glaxy s4

So, I just bought a Samsung galaxy s4. They said it worked on straight talk. So I put a un-activated sim card in and it says "This sim is not Verizon" Do I need to activated sim first in order for it to work on my phone?

Thanks for any help!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mattgyver:
If it's not unlocked, you'll need to buy a CDMA straight talk kit.

Sent from my TARDIS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Vintage144:
Are there any dedicated forums for the ST S 4 ? I got my gf a st s4 and dont really know anything about it, is the bl locked? Rooting, roms , recovery ,etc ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PumpeeKitty:
Straight talk s4

I have an S4 on straight talk. I broke my screen.( cracked the glass but lcd still worked perfect) ...so Some idiot thought he could fix it while I was sleeping and when I woke up... Now my screen don't turn on at all. Screen is dead. Of course I understand that means he broke the lcd part and now my phone is shot.

Does anyone know if there is a way to forward my calls and texts to another phone, temporarily.. As in a friends phone... Until I am able to go buy a new one... There no way to do any of that thru online...

How about SIM card... If I put my card in a different phone... Would that help me at all..

Don't make fun of me for asking such dumb questions... I have no clue much about SIM cards..

Any help is greatly appreciated
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] david72262:
Yes put your sim in a different phone just make sure it works on the same network (attached, verizion, or an unlocked phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ThaHaloMilitia:
I am trying to use Odin to put the original firmware back onto this phone and it just will not work. I have the SM-S975L Straight Talk version. This has happened everytime I try to write the file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbanlinxx:
I had Att Straight Talk for a month and definitely no 4g. On a lucky day I would get 5-6megs, decent, but lots of times It wouldn't work for Web surfing. Switched to Tmobile monthly 4g now I'm getting 10-20megs, definitely worth the extra few dollars
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
Did you setup a Straight Talk APN setting?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbanlinxx:
Of course, wouldn't have had any data without correct apn settings. If you also use there recommend Proxy, you will get a lot of issues Web browsing. Access forbidden if I remember correctly
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
Make sure when you input your apn settings that you push save at the top of the screen to save them. I have mine on straight talk and everything is working.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MortTheBeast:
When I move out to Ohio I wanted to get a S4 and wondered where to get one that will work properly with Straight Talk? From what I understand only certain versions will work with Straight Talk? Just want to be sure and get the right one and not end up with a $800 brick. Could someone explain what version is needed and what exactly I need to do to get it working with Straight Talk? Thanks...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] OnSugarHill:
If you go with straight talk, you will need a gsm phone. Either an ATT or Tmobile unlocked S4 or the international version should work with your straight talk sim

6 or 7 megs is about the best you can get on ST with the ATT sim
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MortTheBeast:
Appreciate the response, could you elaborate on any advantages or disadvantages to purchasing one or the other? (ATT or Tmobile vs International)

I know the International is an 8 core, though I think I read there really isn't much difference in speed.... price difference?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] OnSugarHill:
Hmm well the international is the most expensive. It's straight from the factory of Samsung so you get no extra bloatware like you do on the ATT/TMobile/Sprint/Verizon versions. It is an 8 core, but there's also no LTE on it in the US. If you plan on using Straight Talk, the international is the best way to go even though it's expensive. Probably like $650-$750 for a brand new one.

If you want to use LTE on it, definitely get a T-Mobile or AT&T Model, or Verizon if it's out. They are the same phone but with different bloatware added by the carrier. I'm using an ATT phone on ATT Pre-paid and it's a great phone.

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Another LTE Speed Test
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MortTheBeast:
Thanks again for the response and insight. For sure want LTE so will have to do some shopping around. Now what's the deal with getting a phone unlocked? I see listings on ebay but to be honest I'm not much of a fan of that site. Much prefer to just walk into an ATT store and buy the S4 outright and then unlock it myself if its not too difficult or send it somewhere to be done. Unless you have any other suggestions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] OnSugarHill:
Amazon, Newegg, and other sites like those should have unlocked phones along with the major carriers. Also, be on the lookout for the Google edition S4 coming out. Should be GSM unlocked
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
I switched from straight talk to Go Phone LTE today, best decision I have made this year. It's like I'm on super WiFi speeds everywhere now!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] KStyles69:
YES

I've been flashing/upgraded firmware/root/roms/...even odin back to factory to reapply updates/flash again.:laugh: Came to this thread to find a mms fix. I'm a Sprint S4 on verizon towers through straight talk.

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Go to ebay and find a bad esn sprint/verizon I9505 Galaxy s4 $400 MINT...ebay keyword: galaxy s4 verizon straight talk...to have a person flash the to the best available 3g network with $45 a month....$70....total phone cost with a rugged case is under $500.:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TolaSkamp:
The international version is the i-9505?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
Is the GoPhone LTE still working out well for you?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Sent from my basement...

Otherwise its usually between 35mpbs to 50 mbps....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] OnSugarHill:
Absolutely. Everything loads instantaneously. I have absolutely no regrets. It's basically straight talk with lte for 13 bucks more. Phone service is great and ATT is very quick with good reception here in Socal

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Honestly guys I just feel like if we're using an S4, might as well get LTE. It's one of the best features our phone has
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Totally agree. LTE is insane, noticeably faster than my home wifi.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TheTominator:
I need some help please!

Hi Z!

I hope you can help me. I just bought a Verizon Galaxy S4 from someone (locked I assume) and called straight talk to start the process. They asked for the serial/IMEI number of the phone and I gave it to them. They said it was ineligible. I really need to know how to go about getting the process going so I can keep this phone. I see you and a couple of others are using the S4 with Straight Talk and I really want to keep the S4 rather than trade for something less. Please help me with the steps I need to take and things to say to get this started if it's really possible.

Thank you in advance,

TheTominator
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
I believe Verizon is a CDMA phone. Straight Talk only uses GSM service. You'll need a GSM phone to use ST.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] KeeperOfThePizza:
You have a CDMA version of the device(it does not have a sim card slot ). It wouldnt work with AT&T, Straight Talk, Tmobile or any other GSM (sim card required) device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
You can use your Verizon galaxy s4 with straight talk because the Verizon galaxy s4 is sim unlocked and it does have a sim card slot. You'll need an at&t compatible straight talk sim card though but straight talk quit selling them. You can go on eBay and look for one but they're pretty expensive. The best way for you to get it working is to go on to eBay and get an at&t compatible net10 sim card. You'll get the same service for the same price because net10 and straight talk are the same company (tracfone). Get a micro sim for net10 that's at&t compatible. You can activate it on the net10 website once you receive it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
The poster above is correct. Others are totally wrong. A friend bought a bad esn Verizon s4 for $300 and popped in her straight talk sim. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Mr.Mischief:
I stuck my Mom's Straight Talk sim in my Verizon S4. You just have to buy a sim kit. Preferably the AT&T or unlocked kit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Z51:
The Verizon s4 works 100% on straight talk. Give them a random imei and just put your Sim in the phone and load the APN. Pm me for more info. I have a wireless shop and do this all day.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] abezapata:
Verizon Galaxy S4 has a Sim card slot. The caveat though is that even if the phone is unlocked it will not work on any Domestic GSM carrier (Sim cards from the USA). It will only work with international GSM carriers.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
You're wrong, sprint does that but verizon as of lately does not. I have a Verizon note 2 still up on att with full HSPA+ and recently set up a friends verizon S4 for att. Im open to be corrected though. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] abezapata:
You may be correct. I work for Sprint and thought Verizon would take the same approach with their devices. Especially since Verizon tends to be pretty strict with its network.

Anyone with more knowledge about this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Nice, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info! But why didnt you just go for the att version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
Who me? I have an att version S4 :p but I have a verizon note 2 that I acquired for $200 so I couldn't pass on a secondary device haha.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Oh yeah lol, I thought I read a Verizon S4. You did set up your friend's Verizon S4 to work on att. So basically every new Verizon phones work on any gsm carrier?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
Most do I would believe as long as they are world unlocked. I set up the s4 for her :) I haven't tried others apart from note 2 and s4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Nice Thanks for the info!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
The Verizon iPhone 5 will work on at&t also. I think it's a legal issue that Verizon was forced to have it run on gsm networks also.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Yep, I had the iphone 5 verizon not too long ago and it worked perfectly on ATT. I read somewhere that it has something to do with the some LTE code or something thats why many verizon phones have to be factory unlocked. But I didnt know the newer ones like the S4 and maybe the upcoming droids :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brooklynite:
Hi Everyone, I have a locked AT&T Galaxy S4 on Straight Talk. I still cant get MMS and Outlook to work at the same time. Can someone help me here understand? I finally found the proxy and port settings below to get MMS working but it disabled my Outlook completely on 4G. Below are my settings I have found after hours and hours of googling (I'm putting this information in a SAFE BOX, its so FK'ing HARD TO FIND them on the internet).

name: straight talk

apn: att.mvno

proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com <--- Must leave blank for Outlook to work, why?

port: 80 <--- Must leave blank for Outlook to work, why?

username:

password:

server:

mmsc: http://mmsc.cingular.com

mms proxy: 66.209.11.33

mms port: 80

mcc:310

mnc:410

authentication type:

apn type:

Why do I need Outlook? To save tons of battery life, here is how: I keep my Gmail SYNC off when outside my home so my battery lasts WAY longer and I manually SYNC once a day when I'm on WIFI (for calendar, contacts and apps). I open my Gmail app and sync that manually as well. I have switched from Gmail to [MENTION=5030872]Live.[/MENTION]com email using the Outlook app. Besides privacy, the HUGE reason is that Outlook.com offers free push service (remember what make Blackberry so popular back in the day?). The push means instant email delivery without having to wait for 30 minute POP3 cycle or keeping Gmail SYNC on that drains the batter. AFAIK no one else offers push for free, even Blackberry charged for "Blackberry Service" (basically PUSH service) back then when they had it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] samven582:
I so tempted to buy a s4. At&t premier is showing $540 off-contract
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Elpidio:
try this APN, proxy is remove so you can do speedtest
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Needmoretime:
Total cost per month?

With your GoPhone LTE plan, are you paying the 60.00 a month flat fee, or are there taxes, fees, etc... Added to it? If so, what is the actual cost per month? I'm looking at switching to gophone from straight talk since I cannot get my mms to work without rooting my device. Hoping the switch to att will fix that. Thanks in advance for your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
I'm on straight talk and my mms works. Are you using the right settings? Also make sure after you make the profile for straight talk on your gs4 that you save everything. I'm not rooted and have everything stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Needmoretime:
tried a lot of different APN Settings, but nothing is working

I have tried several variations of APN setting for Straight Talk. The most effective settings allow me to access the internet, and send/receive single person text messages. If I try to send a text to multiple people, or send/receive media text, it does not work. It gives me the "click to download message" option, but then says "error downloading' when clicked. At first, I thought I could go without mms, but it has turned out to be quite problematic. Any solution would be greatly appreciated. If I cant get it fixed, I will have to switch to another carrier just to make sure it works...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] OnSugarHill:
60 flat no tax
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Mr.Mischief:
Incorrect.

AT&T charges tax on the refill. If you buy your refills from Callingmart or eBay, you won't have to pay tax.

One of the best phones to use on prepaid right now is the LG Options G Pro. AT&T is selling it for $439.99 full retail.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] OnSugarHill:
I haven't seen more than 60.00 on the refill charge to my debit card
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Lowridn2:
S4 to use for Straight Talk

Ok, here is my problem and question... I currently have Verizon and tired of the cash spent. I am looking to switch to Straight Talk and the only options in my area are cdma. The ST up here uses the Verizon towers and the St phones sold at Walmart are cdma. I just bought a Verizon Galaxy S4 with a supposedly bad Imie but when checked on line it comes up as good and usable but have read that this is common with a Verizon phone until activated then unable to use. Phone is Model SCH 1545...can this be used on Straight Talk and how do I do it. Has a card slot. Do I use BYO phone option to activate or is there a sure way to get it working? I want to use my same # as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
I would say that if it has a bad imei you should use an at&t compatible straight talk sim but since they no longer make them and are expensive to buy on eBay you can get the same service from net 10 and can buy an at&t compatible net 10 sim on eBay for .99 cents. They're the same company as straight talk which is tracfone. The price for service is the same also but net 10 wants you to use the auto pay thing for it to be $45 a month. It's still only $50 without it which isn't a bad deal for unlimited everything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Lowridn2:
Am I understanding this correctly? I have a Verizon galaxy S4 (SCH-1545) and if I were to get a att compatable sim (micro) which were for GSM network phones... I would be able to use the Straight Talk in my area which is cdma based because of the area? Im confused...lol. I did not get an ATT phone because they are GSM and the Straight Talk phones in my area are CDMA based to bump off Verizon towers. ATT does NOT get service here (Northern Wisconsin) and Net 10 is not an option either.

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Am I understanding this correctly? I have a Verizon galaxy S4 (SCH-1545) and if I were to get a att compatable sim (micro) which were for GSM network phones... I would be able to use the Straight Talk in my area which is cdma based because of the area? Im confused...lol. I did not get an ATT phone because they are GSM and the Straight Talk phones in my area are CDMA based to bump off Verizon towers. ATT does NOT get service here (Northern Wisconsin) and Net 10 is not an option either.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Elpidio:
depend if your state charges for 911 fee. here's a link to what AT&T GoPhone adds to the 60$.

http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/gophoneE911.jsp
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pham818:
my family is planning to switch over to verzion soon, do you guys know if the ATT s4 has to be unlocked to use straight talk?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
No but you need to have an at&t compatible straight talk sim card. They don't sell them anymore but you can find them on eBay or get a net 10 one.

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If you can't get service from at&t then it doesn't do you any good because it would run on at&t.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] slycog:
This is incorrect, straight talk/distributors are selling AT&T sims

http://www.shopstraighttalk.com/bpd...&locale=en&market=GSM4&productFamily=simcards
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
Those are not AT&T compatible sims for AT&T phones that are locked. Those run on tmobile's frequency. You must have a phone that is unlocked and I don't what kind of data speed you get on an unlocked AT&T phone with it on tmobile.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] slycog:
Wrong again, did you follow the link? they are AT&T sim cards.

Additionally several of the popular blogs have run stories about the AT&T availability

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...d-of-selling-att-compatible-sim-cards-online/

use the following link to order a Straight Talk AT&T sim card for a LOCKED AT&T phone

http://www.shopstraighttalk.com/bpd...&locale=en&market=GSM4&productFamily=simcards
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
That's cool. I guess there's a back door to buying them still.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
Its not a back door. striaght talk brought them back officially. They just were temporary unavailable either due to 1. Contract agreements. 2. Brand new batch of Sims being created. 3. To laugh. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxyjeff:
I wonder if they're still tmobile sims since tmobile is starting to use at&t's frequency or if they're the old AT&T compatible sims.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
Nope theyre ATT Sims. The T-Mobile Sims are pink I believe. This ones are blue as they were before. While T-Mobile is using refarmed 1900mhz for 3G/hspa in some areas it isn't using AT&T frequencies but just a frequency they're using. T-Mobile still uses their 1700/2100 bands for majority for their umts/aws coverage and LTE and 1900mhz band for gsm.

It sounds confusing and I probably used outdated info but this is a tad off topic lol... Hopefully it helps though answer the question. They are programmed differently by the carrier for straight talk I think.

T-Mobile ST Sims = pink= use T-Mobile service.

ATT ST Sims = blue/some white from devices like E71 = use ATT service.

I'll stop there before this goes way more off topic. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
Straight Talk recently started selling AT&T compatible again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
Did I miss a previous message?... I'm very aware of that lol, if you read the start of the conversation you'd see that. :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sholsten:
Yeah, I saw the other post but the responder didn't seem to want to believe it or something.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Febby:
Ah okay. It seemed like you were telling me lol. You should have quoted him/her. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] surffdog:
Cannot delete or edit stock ATT APN (Straight Talk)

I have followed the instructions on this site and several others, my Galaxy S4, 4.2.2 is set for developer mode, however, I cannot edit or delete the stock ATT APN, everything is greyed out. I added the Straight Talk APN from their website. Internet, texting, calling all work except MMS picture messaging. I bought my phone at ATT with no contract and called them to unlock it, which is now unlocked. Please help! Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] poncespr:
No need to delete the old APN. Just create a new one with STalk settings, save it and when done you will be able to select it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] surffdog:
Thank you, I have done that already, added a new APN, still doesn't work. I don't understand why other people with the same phone, Galaxy S4 and using Straight Talk are able to get there MMS Pictures to work when I cannot. Any additional help, would be great as I have tried everything on the internet with no luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] maxie.maverick:
If you have "Adblock Plus" installed on your phone, please disable it as it has been known to cause issues with MMS.

I would strongly encourage to disable any adblock software on your phone and try to send a MMS message.

Thanks

Max