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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Berzerker7:
Problem is Verizon whitelists all IMEIs for phones that they'll "support." Even if you get it working, it 1) doesn't have CDMA, so you can't make calls unless you're strictly in VoLTE areas, and 2) you won't be able to make any plan changes or get a M2M discount since the phone would be a "Non-VZW Device."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Droid_Evo_8:
Oh yeah? Well then, how do you explain how come my Verizon S5 didn't work on T-Mobile when we tried it, huh?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] SDRebel:
Right, that's been my speculation for a while, but i have no inside info. Whitelisting every device would be a major PITA though...unless they bulk-whitelist then using data from the manufacturers. ..that also doesnt explain why people report being able to bring an iphone 6 or a nexus 6 over from other nwtworks (not sure if rhey have only gotten lte working and not the cdma part)

I do know the cdma functionality wouldn't be available, but tthe discussion was more along the lines of why it attached to lte ans then nothing.

The strange part is that both OP and I saw LTE eveb if for a split second. ..i would expect N attach reject if it's due to the Whitelisting.

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The most likely reason is that you did something wrong. I have personally used verizon s3, verizon s4 and htc rezound in tmobile and other gsm networks. (I will test my s6 soon for t-mobile and cricket)

it's well known that most verizon lte phones are unlocked and have gsm functionality.

My most logical guess is that you didn't set up something like the APN.

Your anecdotal experience does not a rule make. (most common fallacy i see in real life: it didnt work for me so it doesnt work!)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Berzerker7:
It's not speculation, it's pretty common knowledge at this point. There's two different areas that Verizon has to whitelist for functionality, the network level, and the system level. The network level allows the device to function, but doesn't allow for any system functionality (VVM, My Verizon support, etc.).

Every single iPhone 6 (Plus) has been whitelisted at the (seemingly) demand from Apple, as they have a fair bit of power dealing with carriers. Motorola has nowhere near the power, while Google provided them the IMEIs for network whitelist, Verizon chose to only whitelist Verizon branded Nexus 6s for system support.

Keep in mind that Android also does funky things with displaying connectivity and it's possible it never connected in the first place. What also would make sense would be the phone barely tapping into Band 4 LTE (which still has limited rollout), and then losing it, as the International GS6 (Edge) has no Band 13 support, and those are the only 2 bands Verizon uses.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
Verizon SIM in a T-Mobile S6 = LTE on Band 4 and Band 2 if available. No Band 13 hardware front-end support.

Tried this myself, Verizon seems to slowly getting away from whitelisting IMEI strategy on LTE only devices.

Now, if you really want to hit the jackpot, get a Canadian variant. It has support for Band 12, 13, 17, 2, 4, 5. You won't get voice support on Verizon since no CDMA radios and no VoLTE in that ROM, but you do get a total LTE interoperability between operators, and an awesome ServiceMode access.

Just my 2¢
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Jebbfilz:
Us cell S6 Edge on Verizon

I have a US Cellular S6 Edge that works perfectly for talk/text/3g data with a Verizon SIM. I can also get T-Mobile LTE to work but then have no Voice or HSPA fallback... If it only had dual SIM slot :) or if i could get Verizon LTE to work I think it supports overlapping bands but I could be wrong on that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Droid_Evo_8:
What do you guys think about this one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] kalya55:
galaxy s6 verizon

whether on verizon install device firmware international, with support for Russian language and Russian support for the communication frequency ???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sd_N:
Seriously?

It did work and does work on T-Mobile. And ATT.... I sold several brand new VZW S5's to my friends on ATT and T-Mobile...depending on the area, LTE works just fine. Ehhhh...anyways...that's just my 2 cents. I'm sure the same applies to the S6...and we are talking about carrier unlocked, right?Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] JGoldz75:
I've spoken to Verizon about this possibility. An issue arises because the Sprint variant has most of the bands required by Verizon's network, but not all. The Verizon rep told there was no way on their end to tell me if it would work or not unless I had the phone in my hands to pop the SIM in. (In other words, I was told to put SIM in, cross fingers and hope for the best). So what does not having all of the required bands mean? Well it means that you might get voice, you might get 3G data, and you might even be able to snag a LTE signal; but even if you did manage to connect to those major towers, your signal would not be as strong as the normal Verizon variant would be in your area. Think about it - if you have a really strong "X" band in your area that your phone usually feeds off of for that super fast 40 MB/s download speeds you have come to know and love but the Sprint variant doesn't support that "X" band, you might just be left with the only other option which is the slow 1.5 MB/s connection.

All in all, there are too many "might"s in this equation for me to shell out any money to try. If anyone has a friend with Sprint who happens to have an unlocked S6, ask if you can throw in your SIM!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
As i said earlier, if you want to use a Verizon LTE capable GS6 with unlocked bootloader and are willing to use Google Voice for voice, get the Canadian variant. It doesn't include CDMA radios, but has full LTE support Band 2, 4, 5, 13, plus 12, 17 for T-Mobile/AT&T.

Just a thought.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sprke:
When the S6 gets updated to 5.1 would VoLTE work on the Canadian variant? Doesn't 5.1 have native VoLTE baked in? I have Tmobile N6 that works fine with VZW VoLTE..after it was updated to 5.1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
- VoLTE comes baked in the ROM and it's carrier specific.

- Other than Nexus 6 or iPhone 6, an Android ROM that's customized for a specific carrier will have VoLTE support only for that one carrier. (T-Mobile specific variant can't support Verizon's VoLTE, or Canadian, etc)

- IMS APN settings for VoLTE aren't one liner, there are pages of parameters, which is why you can't just change the APN and expect VoLTE to work on any carrier.

- And lastly, an operator needs to support VoLTE on the network side. Perfect example is AT&T.... They can have a VoLTE capable phone, but if they're slow to upgrade their markets to VoLTE, you won't be experiencing that HD Voice...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sprke:
Yea I understand, but how can the N6 work with VoLTE on Verizon and Tmobile just by swapping sims? Is the VoLTE settings loaded for both carriers somehow and the sim just chooses the right settings?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
As I mentioned, Google with Nexus 6 (and Apple with iPhone 6) are two platform providers that push out their own updates, and they take care of everything from top to bottom, including VoLTE settings for all operators that requested the support. In the U.S. the only two operators that have nationwide VoLTE are T-Mobile and Verizon.

With carrier specific flagship variants, OEM+Operators customize the specific ROMs to carriers' likings, from carrier specific settings in the framework including VoLTE, to carrier specific apps, ringtones, etc...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] equake:
Any confirmation that the Canadian SM-920W8 model can activate on VZW? Supposedly it supports all VZW LTE bands.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
Can't activate, but if you have an active SIM, it'll attach to Verizon's LTE.

T-Mobile variant does the same, I've mentioned that a few weeks ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] equake:
One last question, are all Canadian versions SIM unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
Don't think so, but you can unlock them for a few bucks online.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Jebbfilz:
US Cellular S6 Edge on Verizon

Maybe someone can help me out with this. I used an App called LTE discovery on my US Cellular S6 edge. It shows I am using band 4 LTE when I use a T-Mobile SIM. This band is supported by Verizon and not even used by US Cellular. That leads me to believe their is another reason I only get 3g data with the Verizon SIM. My next thought was changing the APN. it wont let me natively BUT I found and APP and still no luck...

Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks in advance:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ssuds:
A SIM card is a Subscriber Identity Module

Just because your phone is able to Identify you doesn't mean it has the hardware to connect to the network...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Jebbfilz:
The phone has the hardware to connect to LTE Band 4 on T-Mobile without issue

Verizon also uses LTE band 4. I guess from that I would make the assumption it has the hardware to connect to that band but something in the software is preventing it. I could be wrong though...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ssuds:
Take a look at www.prepaidphonenews.com/2014/09/what-phone-works-with-which-operator.html?m=1

Does the phone you have support band 13? Also, I'm not sure if voice would work since I believe Verizon still uses CDMA for that and 3G. If you get LTE working you may be able to get VoLTE working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
There isn't a primary LTE carrier. Band 13 just happened to be the first LTE carrier they've deployed (2010), but that doesn't prevent you from connecting only to their Band 4 or Band 2.

For example, I've been using Nexus 5 with Verizon SIM for almost ten months now. Device doesn't have CDMA radios, it's in LTE Only mode, and I've been connecting perfectly fine to their Band 4 which is ubiquitous in my market, and now Band 2. I use it as a Data Only device since it doesn't support VoLTE, but that's been fine with me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Jebbfilz:
I am unsure if the phone supports band 13. It does in fact support band 4 as it will work with a T-Mobile SIM on LTE band 4(No Voice). With the active Verizon SIM it will work with 3G and Voice.(US Cellular is CDMA)

So I believe it has to be a different issue that wont allow me to connect to the Verizon band 4 LTE. What the issue is I know not. All I can guess it is an APN issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] felipe.vella:
Help please

I just came back from US, I`m from Brazil.

Bought a SG6 edge from craigslist. Posted a "Wanted" topic and arranged a metting with a man who said the phone was unlocked and would work with any carrier GSM.

Well, only discovered that this was a Sprint model (SM-G925P) and that it was locked by sprint when got in Brazil (**I know that was kinda dumb).

My question is: This model could work with GSM carriers? in Brazil we only have GSM carriers..

If first answer is Yes, It is unlockable with unlock code?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] zintung2911:
You'll let me unlock solution S6 G920V for $ 2 ...... please inbox me: Laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] milan03:
I will let you.

G920V = already unlocked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Mawuli355:
headache here past three days this finding way to unlocked my samsung s6 edge sm-g925r4 but no success and even brick one phone pls need step by step to flash unlocked

thank u
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Jebbfilz:
GSM Unlock US Cell S6

This is the US cellular model. I unlocked mine. Its pretty simply.

*Root it

*Go to the Verizon thread and install the Sevice Menu

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/enabling-using-servicemode-t3109579

*Change it to GSM/LTE

*Put in SIM and add APN

I have mine running on T-Mobile
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ktoonsez:
Am I following this right, you have the G920T phone and Verizon service with full LTE data and voice?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Jebbfilz:
I dont have it with me but its the US Cellular Edge can't recall model #. No I have voice, text edge/LTE data for T-Mobile.

For Verizon only get 3g data. Wish I could get LTE. I assumed he was referring to GSM unlocking
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ktoonsez:
Ya I figured I was reading that wrong, can't believe they still have not released a Dev Edition of S6 :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sam298:
I think Verizon S6 should have most bands that iphone 6 has. See this thread. I hope it works for Exynos processor. Have to try..

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sd_N:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sd_N:
YES :)

Yes it will

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Model # is SM-G925R4 - US Cellular S6 Edge
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] beforedenied:
OK Question:

I have been trying to find reliable information on this specific question for quite some time.. I am wondering two things:

How well will a Sprint Samsung S6 work unlocked on T-Mobile? I was comparing Basebands or bands or whatever and it has most of the LTE bands but none of the 3G bands. Does that mean that IF I was in a place where LTE was not available that it wouldn't be able to connect to 3G? How well would this work?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] tu3218:
So to verify what I'm pretty sure of, the only S6 that will work on Verizon is an official Verizon S6 with the logo on the back. I have a guy trying to tell me an S6 unlocked from Samsung will work on Verizon but I'm pretty sure that's incorrect.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] SDRebel:
at least a couple of people in this thread reported non-verizon S6 working in verizon...so you would be incorrect and he might be correct
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] tu3218:
Well it seems maybe you'll get voice, 3g data, or 4G. But there's not a consistent consensus that it would work. So thinking its not a smart idea to purchase non Verizon at this point.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] w0rdie:
I can confirm a few things.

1.) A USCellular S6 does have voice and 3G data with a Verizon SIM inserted. (I haven't tried the ServiceMode mods).

2.) You can't simply Odin a VZ tar to a USC S6.

I'm going to try swapping out the system.img file in a USC tar with the system image from the Verizon package and see what happens.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Nickdroid86:
What about opposite? Well a Verizon s6 work on Metro pcs? Right now I have a Verizon Note edge running fully on Metro pcs(which piggy backs tmobile). I have an offer to trade my note edge for a Verizon s6.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
Any other people confirm non Verizon s6 working on Verizon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sd_N:
here's my reply...

I have an unlocked T Mobile S6...just popped in an inactive Verizon sim, showed 4GLTE full bars the whole time it was in...althought the sim is an inactive prepaid sim, so of course the sim would not register. I then placed a Sprint sim in it out of an iPhone 5S, got full bars with LTE, just no registering on network because the sim is not active. I sure wish I had an active Verizon sim card to test. I'll work on that today just to test. My LTE was on the whole time...it never went off. I know this is an older thread but I still want to try it out. Current location is Paducah. All 4 carriers have very strong signal in this area.

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I have to go get an active Verizon sim to find out. All the ones I have are inactive. Pulls up the 4G LTE...just wont register. I tried calling 611...the signal then went to 4G. I tried sending a text, it jumped to just G then message not sent error. The sim isnt active so those are standard messages for that. I'll let you all know what i find out tomorrow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
Keep me posted.Thanks;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
Anything?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sd_N:
things have changed.

I didnt find an active Verizon sim... Hopefully someone else can test. I sold the phone, so I'm moving. The OP said he put a sim in and 4g lte popped up and was gone and never came back. Not the case on my end... It showed 4gLTE the whole time as I previously stated. And I guess I should say, the sim was an active sim, just the billing cycle had ended and I had not re-upped the prepaid sim. So, IDK
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] lmazon86:
Unlocked at&t galaxy s6 on verizon. Data only works

I have tried a tracfone sim on the galaxy s6 as my service was ending with metro pcs and wanted to try net10 but came across a deal on a tracfone sim with service for verizon.

The sim works fine on a unlocked iphone 6 and even says verizon on the top bar with both data and calls working.

But in the galaxy s6 when I put the sim in I don't get call/text service but I do get data.

All I did was put the verizon apn settings and I instantly received Lte . In my area in Chicago both metro and Tmobile both have terrible download speeds and won't even hit 1mbps download speeds. But with this Sim I get about 5 mbps download speeds but again calls and text don't work.

The galaxy s6 has a secret menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and by clicking on device info it seems like you can change your preferred network.

I have changed it to both wcdma and CDMA and when switching to wcdma I get signal bars but lost data and still can't make calls or send text. Data works fine if phone is left on Lte/GSM or just Lte only.

If someone can help. I have taken screen shots of the verizon apns working and I even did a speed test on a unlocked at&t Galaxy s6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] rbeavers:
CDMA needs to be registered on the network. Have you called tracfone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
This is good news. All iPhones are made the same so I knew am AT&T iPhone works on Verizon. Ill try to get a tmobile s6 edge plus and fool around with it. I sill have unlimited data so the call and texts not working won't bother me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
Ok I finally got my hands on a rent a center t mobile note 4. Disabled rent a center lock and returned to stock. Verizon 4g works, but it does not connect to voice and text. We need someone to work on this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] mademan420:
My guess is its missing the cdma antenna is the reason you cant call or text. All vzw phones still require a CDMA antenna for voice and text. You could maybe enable VoLTE if you have access to the online account associated with the sim card for calls but probably wont work for text.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
All of them have the same antenna. I checked a while back and compared all the specifications
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] mademan420:
Don't no where you saw that, but they do not all have the same radios/antennas.

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?p=4573,4580

The GSM variant(tmobile, AT&T, international) does not have the CDMA 850 / 1900 radios in it. This is the entire backbone on Verizon's network. WCDMA is not the same.

http://www.phonescoop.com/glossary/term.php?gid=104
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] gcuevas97:
I have an s6 edge originally from Bluegrass Cellular but all of a sudden the cell phone quit reading the sim card, but will still read a Verizon Wireless Sim card, anyone have a possible answer to such issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] rbeavers:
APN settings??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] thisisbose:
I heard today that Samsung S6 Verizon Unlocked (from Best Buy) can be used with any carriers (including ATT and TMobile in USA) across 205 countries. Courtesy: Samsung representative inside BestBuy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
We know this already. We are talking about a phone from other carriers working on verizon. Namely sprint since it has cdma
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] tgee0907:
I'm using the verizon s6 edge on cricket but still have some connection issues with LTE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] rbeavers:
Sprint on Verizon will never happen.

Verizon won't register Sprints imei on their network.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] telveer:
Verizon blocks some apps (GOOD for Enterprise, Tethering, etc) on unlimited data plan when you use their own device (like VZW Galaxy S5). However, no such restrictions are in place when using Nexus 6/6P/5X on VZW. I would love to have a Generic Galaxy S6 or Note 5 activated on VZW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] BoJatey:
Sorry, posted and can't delete. In reference to a G920T working on Verizon. Now I know it won't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
We already know this too. Just giving him an example
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] rekehs:
samsung s6 from at&t and switched service to verizon, anyway i can use the phone with verizon?

any work around?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] abdel12345:
Nope, it doesn't have the hardware for cdma. You'll need a new phone with the correct cdma hardware. Anything Verizon branded or pure unlocked phones like the moto x pure and the nexus 6p.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] damiloveu:
It won't work. Only Nexus, Moto XPE and iPhone work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Slapoint030515:
For of being dumb for not thinking outside the box there's no difference to any s6 network specifications they are all the same gsm network no CDMA verizon is blocking the firmware that is the only difference between the galaxy s6 nothing else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] warriorpluto:
Verizon is not going to activate a sprint gs6 with sprint imei unless you write a Verizon approved imei to the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Fizzlefresh:
Can a Verizon g6 wrk on a cricket net work I mean I can call surf the web just can't get mms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] rbeavers:
You need Cricket's APN settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Fizzlefresh:
I figured that much lol

I'm Cricket employee so I know all about that why are regional question was can a Verizon Galaxy s6 H+ on lock work on a cricket network which Cricket is GSM Verizon is GSM / is CDMA so my question is when I put my sim card into the Verizon phone I'm able to make phone calls and surf the web I just can't receive or send picture text messages even with AT&T APN settings which is what the Verizon is automatically picking up as towers

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Okay I'm sorry my real question is can a Verizon Galaxy s6 edge plus could be fully optimized on a cricket network I already put the Cricket APN settings into the Verizon phone as well as AT&T APN settings as well any help it lets me surf the web and make phone calls and send regular text messages it switches from 4G LTE to H+
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] CoOl_BeSoIL50o0:
I have a VZW Galaxy S6, G902VZK, Android 5.1.1. I am in INDIA and I am able to get the Reliance CDMA (1xRTT, EVDO Rev A) working fine on the device. I can use it to make calls and send SMS Texts. What I can't use it for is the DATA Service. I am unable to add any carrier's APN settings to the device.

I have tried a couple of Indian GSM/3G carriers too. Only VOICE and SMS Texts are working for all carriers. As I am unable to add any carrier's APN Settings.

Please help.

I have attached some screenshots of the APN settings and Mobile Networks settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] CoOl_BeSoIL50o0:
How to Unlock the VZW S6, SM_G902VZK at SYSTEM LEVEL. I need to add the APN settings of my local carrier in INDIA, to use there data services. VOICE and SMS are working fine. Check the attachments.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] rbeavers:
Try putting it globe mode.?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] CoOl_BeSoIL50o0:
Tried putting it in Global mode. Still not allowing me to add APN.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] dccon2003:
I have a Verizon iPhone 6s Plus and I out a sprint SIM card it works just fine but if I put my Verizon sims in a sprint iPhone I get SIM INVALID. Why is that if they are both CDMA

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Confirmed!!!! Verizon SIM card works in US Cellular Gs6. Text talk and data. No picture yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Androidps3:
Uicc unlock??

What does imei cetr, pass 1 means?? How do get the the data entry mode on gs6??