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[Samsung Gear S2] Morishinn:
I have a plan with T-Mobile but would an AT&T version of the Gear S2 3g on an AT&T plan work with my T-Mobile smartphone?

To further clarify, I would not be moving the AT&T Gear S2 to T-Mobile. Just forward the calls through the company or the app.
[Samsung Gear S2] Bladder61:
Your Phone and the Gear S2 do not have to be on the same network. My work phone is provided by Verizon. My family is on T-Mobile. I purchased the original Gear S and now upgraded to the Gear S2 on T-Mobile.

When you are BT connected to your phone the watch is like any other BT device. When you are using your Gear S2 in the standalone (no BT connection to phone) then your phone merely call forwards your calls and text to whatever number you tell it to. In this case you forward items to your Gear S2 number.

So it sounds like your phone is on T-Mobile. Your Gear S2 would be on AT&T. When you are BT connected to your phone, Verizon is your carrier and the phone does all the work and BT transfers your notifications and calls over to the Gear. When you are separated from your phone and a call or text comes to your phone it is forwarded to your T-Mobile number on the watch.

I have used my Verizon phone with my Gear s and now S2 for the past year + very successfully.
[Samsung Gear S2] FitzAusTex:
I think the only difference will be when carriers have their Number Sync functionality, where both watch and phone ring/vibrate simultaneously. With two different carriers the watch rings/vibrates after the phone does. I only have the Bluetooth version so obviously haven't tried this, but curious to know what the caller's experience is like - namely how many times does their call to you ring on their end. Reason I ask is cause many callers have gotten used to hanging up before they know your vm will pick up. Thinking if someone calls you and lets it ring 4 times and hangs up, you'd never know it from your watch, if you didn't also have your phone with you. Sorry for the digression, but I like to think these things through for real life situations.
[Samsung Gear S2] Bladder61:
Number sync will definitely change the way the watch and phone operate. AT&T is supposed to be the first carrier to go to number sync, but as I understand as of right now if you have a Gear S2 with them you have a separate number for your watch.

When I am BT connect to the watch, the watch rings/vibrates immediately with when a call comes in.

When I leave my phone on but I am away from it (BT Connection lost) the phone will ring 5 times before forwarding to the watch. this is where you may lose someone that only allows the phone to ring 3-4 times (that is what I do when I call people, after 4 rings I hang up unless I want to leave a voicemail).

When my phone is off (powered down) the call immediately goes to my watch on the first ring.

You can call the watch number directly at any time and it will ring if it is powered on.
[Samsung Gear S2] Morishinn:
This is where I hesitate. I don't get many calls often, mostly messages. If someone calls me, unless they are a spam call, they always have the intention of leaving me a message one way or another. However, I'd rather they not endure a long ring time to get to me if I AM available.

I was mostly curious about using this for calling out, because T-Mobile has some weak areas where I live but offers a better package for my needs but At&t's signal is stronger. I was hoping to bypass having semi-bad service.

I plan on going into At&t to see if they'll let me try out your theories. Worst case is I pay their restocking fee for a trial run. I'll let you know my results.
[Samsung Gear S2] Bladder61:
Good Luck, hope it works well for you. I think you will really enjoy the watch.
[Samsung Gear S2] FitzAusTex:
Yeah, my biggest concern is calls where people hang up after 3 or 4 rings. Having to wait for up to 10 rings is a problem. Thankfully most peoples text these days, and the ones who don't might just wait out 10 rings.
[Samsung Gear S2] yugendreams:
Bumping this thread instead of creating a new one.

I just purchased the S2 Classic on AT&T but my phone is on T-Mobile. Will I be able to use 3G or am I stuck with bluetooth?
[Samsung Gear S2] Bladder61:
Bluetooth connecting will definitely work. You would need a device plan with AT&T to get the cell radio to work on the watch. You can talk to T-Mobile to see if they can accept the watch onto their service as getting a plan with AT&T for a watch only will probably be expensive.

I don't know how carriers are treating the new devices that are cell talk/data capable. You can use a device from one carrier on another carrier (GMS/CDMA sometimes is an issue). Will T-Mobile accept the AT&T Gear S-2 and program it for you (it has an e-sim). One of the benefits of e-sim is supposed to be that you can program a device for any carrier.

I have a work phone on Verizon that I pair with my Gear S2. My Gear is from T-Mobile (my family is on T-Mobile so I just added the Gear for $5 per month to the account). When I use the Gear in standalone it is on T-Mobile and my work phone just forwards my info to the watch.

Good Luck and let us know how it works out.
[Samsung Gear S2] yugendreams:
Thanks for all the information!

I just came from the Urbane and I'm curious what people's thoughts are on this vs. something like the Huawei Watch.

Also, how bad is the voice recognition? That's my main fear right now.
[Samsung Gear S2] yugendreams:
After reading more about the eSIM in this thing, has anyone with the 3G version submitted an unlock request?
[Samsung Gear S2] Jedi2155:
So I've been wanting a Gear S since before the first one came out (late '2014) to replace to replace a work phone. You mentioned that a when you watch is on stand-alone mode it acts as your t-mobile line. The question is, what happens if someone tries to contact you on your T-mobile line when it is BT connected to your Verizon phone? Does the watch forward the call (T-Mobile) to your handset (Verizon)?

I have the exact opposite scenario as you. I have a Verizon work phone that I use occasionally and hate carrying, and a personal T-Mobile phone. I want to switch my Verizon work number to the Gear S2 and and use my T-Mobile (personal) most of the time. Since it will be BT-connected most of the time, will I still be able to receive calls/texts from the Verizon number?
[Samsung Gear S2] Binary100100:
I have the S2 Classic SM-R735AZKAATT (for AT&T obviously) but I'd like to have it set up with T-Mobile.

Can I take this into T-Mobile and set up service? If so, anyone know how much?
[Samsung Gear S2] Freebrth:
eSim is a lie ....

The eSim was supposed to have carrier switching. Was just on the phone with Samsung and they just blow sunshine up my *____* about it all. There really is no carrier switching, and in fact appears to be harder to do with these devices than with a phone (at least you can root a phone).

- So the whole carrier switching appears to have been a marketing ploy (a lie) to excite people into buying the more expensive version, but then once you have it there really is no "switching" at all, and Samsung simply wont re-flash them to a generic S2/3g program no matter what. In fact Samsung wont help you at all, you cant even pay them to help once off warranty - if you don't have warranty, Samsung simply doesn't care, "to bad, you suck - haha" - (was pretty much what I got from them). Also note that "YOU" do not really own the watch. The carrier has a leash on the product even after unlock, even after warranty, even you own it outright and left the carrier, and Samsung will not help cut that leash or enable the full potential of the eSim capabilities in the watch "because carrier bl@ bl@ bl@". They got their money from the multi-Billion corporate, so don't expect em to give a rats ass about "US". So, physically the eSim can do it, but they have destroyed the watches potential capabilities by proprietary programming and no access to the watches hardware abilities, and unwilling to work with or help people who outright own the product. The carries own em like a B___, thus, you don't really own it - they do. - needless to say, it was a serious pi$$-0ff to find out the eSim thing was a total sham by Samsung.
[Samsung Gear S2] edamariemuncy:
If u use BT only can u still use message people and received notification? If your phone is samsung galazy edge sprint carrier would be work from samsung gear s2 at&t providet??? Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ducksauce88:
I can't find this information anywhere...I have a T-Mobile SGS6 and I flashed the Metro PCS firmware 5.1.1 to allow me to enter an unlock code, can I root this as a normal T-Mobile phone? I don't want to lose my unlock.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamer_Josh:
I have a couple of questions about this.

1) With Ambient display enabled, the screen pops on when a notification comes through, or when I pick up the device. If Ambient display is disabled, the screen doesn't wake for either circumstance.

- The way I would like to have it, is where the screen only comes on when a notification comes through, and not when I move the phone. For me, it's a bit annoying most times. Is there a setting or another way to achieve this?

2) When Ambient display is enabled and I get the sound or vibration for a notification, it takes a few seconds (3-5) for the screen to come on.

- Is this normal? I'd prefer it to come on right after the notification sound/vibration.

I'm currently on build MDA89D, and have fingerprint/pin set for lock screen security.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coltronathon:
Yeah that sounds normal. It definitely needs some advanced settings to make it less annoying. I foresee custom roms in our future :)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamer_Josh:
Thanks for the response. I just wanted to make sure that it is working as intended, even though I'd like to tweak it a bit.
[LG V10 Accessories] clockcycle:
TYLT VU 3 Coil Qi Wireless Charger http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charger-Galaxy-Nexus-Phones/dp/B00DG8NUC8

Blue and Black color for $39.99
[LG V10 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Great charger, I like the lime green one.

I already have it in black.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Themes and Apps] maxniper:
First of all a big thanks to the creator of this keyboard, I don't remember where I get it but if someone knows the creator please tell me that I can give proper credits.

This is Google keyboard with 5 rows flashable.

I tested on idol 3 5.5 with stock ROM and cm12.1

Download the zip file, copy to phone, reboot in twrp and flash.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Themes and Apps] famewolf:
You mean you are not using swiftkey neural? ^OO^ <-- shocked wolf
[Onetouch Idol 3 Themes and Apps] maxniper:
Never used lol
[Onetouch Idol 3 Themes and Apps] maxniper:
Screenshot
[Onetouch Idol 3 Themes and Apps] seabro01:
Does gesture typing still work?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Themes and Apps] savzz.z:
Tested on CM 12.1 20/12 Arde OC Kernel 6045Y, works like a charm! Thanks for sharing this with us pal! :)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMadScientist:
i know thanksgiving may be an american holiday but i wish all my friends here on xda a very happy thanks giving all around the world and let you all know i am thankful for all that help make our android expierience a whole lot better

and if you are thankful for someones help here remeber the thanks button it goes a long way
[LG V10 Accessories] ldc2335:
Pros

- Cut outs are perfect

- Doesn't interfere with spigen glass protector

- Keeps design cues from factory back

- Fair amount of grip and protection

- Texture on the sides is a plus

- Fingerprint reader works after recalibration...most of the time, as with most cases.

Cons

- Would prefer a softer/more rubber like material. It's a little harder than some tpu cases I've used.

- No amazon prime sellers.

Overall, it's a keeper.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016W...1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=V10+obliqe
[LG V10 Accessories] Big Boy Laroux:
I have this case and love it - it doesn't add bulk to the phone (which is great on such a large phone already).
[LG V10 Accessories] Sanadrate:
A+ from me.
[LG V10 Accessories] DirgeExtinction:
Just bought one. I'm just waiting for it to get here :D
[LG V10 Accessories] snadar786:
Hi
[LG V10 Accessories] Lewzephyr:
I agree on the con about no amazon fulfillment.

Obliq uses DHL shipping who transfers to USPS.

I had delivery issue, and Obliq's response was they have to trust their carrier. They offered me a 50% discount if I ordered again.

Amazon, would of just apologized and sent out another on at no cost to me.

Other than that, great case.
[LG V10 Accessories] Sanadrate:
Got mine from eBay...bought on 11/05 got it today. Ridiculous

dhl->usps
[LG V10 Accessories] ldc2335:
After having prime for years, I despise ordering from anywhere else. Spoiled I guess.
[LG V10 Accessories] gejenn:
Same here.. They said my case got lost somewhere during the shipping process. It's almost a month now since I ordered it. I was going back and forth emailing customer service. Finally they shipped a replacement November 24. Hopefully getting it next week.
[LG V10 Accessories] br0adband:
Would have been better IMO if they had beveled the edges inside the 'ring' around the control buttons/camera/flash/laser assembly on the back. Most cases do that in my experience, I know the "fake" SlimArmor case I just got for my Stylo does that and it's greatly appreciated in the overall design (the real SlimArmor does it, of course). If they had beveled it down over about 1/8" that would have been pretty awesome on this Flex Pro case but it does look nice overall, might have to be something I'll consider if I get a V10 myself.
[LG V10 Accessories] tenchi0205:
Order mine from eBay on 26 Nov...until today not yet receive it...
[LG V10 Accessories] dinged:
Not a fan of beveled edges personally since with the square pattern already introduced with the textured back...it would be too busy looking. The obliq design aesthetic is perfect imo in keeping with the phones original industrial modern rugged classy design intent.

I personally think that most of the cases designed overseas aren't the best looking and cheapen the look of most phones.
[LG V10 Accessories] jmorton10:
I have 5 cases (including 2 different Spigen) & this ones is hands down the best case available IMHO.

~John
[LG V10 Accessories] br0adband:
I hope you understand that what I mean by making the area around the volume/power buttons beveled means it's sloped inward and down to make it easier to access the buttons - it has nothing to do with any other aspects of the case itself, just that one area, beveled inward towards the volume/power buttons so the fingertips can reach the buttons as well as the fingerprint reader easier that a hard edge. Like this:
[LG V10 Accessories] dinged:
Yes I understand exactly what you mean.

Looking at the picture below of the obliq. Non beveled edges are preferred since I believe beveled edges would look distasteful and not look of the proper line thickness when compared to the other line elements of the design. In it's current state, the look is perfectly balanced and edges flow with all lines.

Add to that....If adding beveled edges...they would have to decide to what? The lens/buttons; buttons only; combine all three cutouts into one large beveled cross looking cutout (like what spigen and many others decided)? All the choices would have thrown off the balanced look of design.

Unfortunately, the companies that have implemented beveled edges are forced to include the laser, flash and sensor cutouts into one because of the limited clearance between them and the camera. Look at the picture below.

Here are the issues I have with beveled edges and the issues introduced by them with another case manufacturer that took that route..(1) beveled edges add visual cues that are wider(2x to 3x the thickness) than other lines of phone, (2) 3 cutouts combined into 1make it look like those ugly "tough cases" with huge design elements and (3) the gap between lens and sensors show the oem texture vs the case texture.
[LG V10 Accessories] atcjeff:
I ordered this case from amazon prime. It was listed as prime shipping but took a good 10 days before delivery. Also, finger print scanner will not work for me with case installed. Tried to re-calibrate sensor and can't even get it to do that. The fit is nice and slim but pointless for me if fingerprint scanner does not work.
[LG V10 Accessories] br0adband:
You're overthinking that in the extremes, seriously. :D

The point being making the buttons easier to access and manipulate would be possible with a slightly beveled edge around the inner portion of that part of the case, it's not that difficult to grasp. No reason to bevel anything else on the case: not around the flash, not around the laser lens, not even around the camera housing itself, just that one small portion that makes the "U" shape surrounding the power and volume buttons.

If I get this case and a V10 I assure you I'll be taking a razor blade or X-Acto knife or even a scalpel and beveling out that "U" because it'll help.
[LG V10 Accessories] dinged:
I know. It's an ocd issue I have with analysis, software design and the review process. My work skills carry over to something simple as a insignificant case review.

By the way, the thought of modding with a scalpel kills me. Haha

To get the fingerprint scanner working be sure your finger makes contact with pad and the metal ring around pad.
[LG V10 Accessories] Sanadrate:
Btw, if anyone wants mine lmk pay me $5 aand keep it,didn't help me one bit
[LG V10 Accessories] atcjeff:
I realize that, and no matter how many times I would try, it would not unlock. Take case off and it unlocks. Would not re-calibrate with case on either. I should mention I am on T-Mobile and no update for sensor
[Verizon LG V10] clockcycle:
VZW LG V10 - $172 (with DPP, TIV, Port-in and Rebate)

http://slickdeals.net/f/8294323-vzw-lg-v10-172-with-dpp-tiv-port-in-and-rebate

NOTE: Anyone can get this deal, it's for new lines only, get $300 trade-in credit in store applied instantly. Must port in a number.

Get it will it's HOT! YMMV

Give thanks if it was useful ;)
[Verizon LG V10] clockcycle:
Has or is anyone gonna try for this? I read also price will be dropped to $272 in stores on black friday.

Vzw come sim unlocked and work on att and tmo gsm. Ymmv.

In stores you can have them apply all credits towards the phones cost instead of opting for the vzw visa credits..
[Verizon LG V10] seniorstew:
It doesn't support band 12 for tmo
[Verizon LG V10] clockcycle:
It doesn't? According to the specs it does. Besides my tmobile v10 on tmobile sits on band 4

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=9116&view=1&c=lg_vs990_v10_lte-a_lg_hpf
[Verizon LG V10] emtownsend:
I'm in! I purchased mine yesterday, online. They dropped the retail price by $100 which brought the Edge price down accordingly. I did not have a phone to trade in, as that would have given me another "up to" $300 bill credit.

(I did take advantage of that particular promo for my wife, however. I upgraded her HTC M8 to a Droid Turbo 2 64GB that she got to customize. VZW gave me $200 for her M8, so I took it. The Droid Turbo 2 was also $100 off).

They are set to be delivered to me Monday. Looking forward to playing with my V10 in the coming days and I will hit the LG holiday rebate page as soon as I get my IMEI.
[Verizon LG V10] clockcycle:
Nice grats at least someone has taken advantage of the deal. I would have taken the deal too if I didn't already get what I wanted outta the TMO deal.

Edit. They didnt give or offer you the full -$200 black friday deal? Perhaps you can call in. I hear verizon cs is supposed to be good.. After handing in two rather decent phone both for total $300 credit doesnt sound fair. According to the thread, but those people might be just talking trash.
[Verizon LG V10] emtownsend:
I got $100 off the retail price plus $100 from LG but my Note Edge I turned in on upgrade. My wife got $200 for her M8 plus $100 off retail like me. Was there more that I missed? If so Verizon is pretty good about things like that.
[Verizon LG V10] comk4ver:
did you guys see the new deal! $50 bucks! http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-v10-...less/4634500.p?id=1219785906409&skuId=4634500 anyone want to trade UDP upgrades for this phone? PM me LA county or Orange county
[Verizon LG V10] clockcycle:
Not sure thought there was more for actual black friday, but looks like you got great deal(s)?
[Verizon LG V10] cadcamaro:
I picked up mine this weekend. Paid $114.40 for the down payment, $53.76 for the tax, got $300 trade in for a $30 phone, and still owe $157.60. Already submitted the documents for the $100 credit as well so I'm happy with the purchase so far. It all adds up, incase anyone wanted to avoid doing the math.

So in case anyone is wondering, they will take any working phone and still give you the $300

http://i.imgur.com/JnFc6FS.jpg

I got this phone for $30 on black Friday.

The main issue was having to get a new line of service. I'm OK with a new number, but for anyone wanting to keep theirs all you need to do is pay $20 to port it into Google voice. Once you have it in your Google account,you should be able to port it back to Verizon to replace the "new number" without any problem . The whole porting process might take a few days, but if you want the discounts and keep your number this seems like a decent option.
[Verizon LG V10] clockcycle:
See above quote? That's what people were getting, so it was strange you had to turn in two really pricey phones to get $300, when others got the full $300 for under $100 phones. Also on Black Friday they gave you -$200 instead of -$100.
[Verizon LG V10] GreatestUnKnown:
Has anyone received their gift card from the promotion in the OP? I called today and they are strict on reviewing claim submissions in order received, unlike the promotion for the microSD & battery bundle.
[Verizon LG V10] cadcamaro:
I haven't head anything, mine is still just showing documents received.
[Verizon LG V10] ǀcey:
I somehow ended up walking out of the verizon store with one last Friday the 4th. :silly:

I just went to dreamily check out a Turbo2 and a V10.

Verizon gave me $300 for a extra working rezzie that I got off eBay (a must read http://xdaforums.com/htc-rezound/general/worst-phone-ive-t2827048) a month ago for $20. They also knocked $100 off the v10's $672 price. Bringing the price down to $272. They only required 90 days of carrier service instead of the advertised 2year contract deal requirement. I paid the $272 and went home.

The next day I googled "v10 promos" and BAM I got this link!! http://www.lg.com/us/promotions/mobile-deals#carriers-verizon

There are 2 currently valid promos on that page. Be sure page loads fully before scrolling and scroll all the way down.

That brought the V10 down to $172 for me with only a 90day "contract" requirement with Verizon and Plus a free shiny new 64gb sd card, spare 3000mah battery with a standalone charger OTW to me. :laugh: ;) :eek:

Rofl but yet I still am wondering if I should have went with the Turbo2 instead :rolleyes:

...if I never had gotten that "broken" old rezzie off of eBay last month...I know that I would of never had gotten so interested in learning about the latest and greatest that's out there now and the deals.

Lmao that old rezzie managed to land me something I thought I could not have anytime soon <3 yet it co$ted me some while it saved me bunches :eek: :cool: :laugh: :rolleyes:

BTW here is another currently valid promo I keep overlooking, for those who are interested http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/google-play-music
[Verizon LG V10] seshaz:
Yeah I'd look more into that. I work for Verizon and that info is not correct. If you leave after 90 days you will be charged the balance on the phone. After your line access discount you technically pay that but there is an agrreemt for 600$+ on the phone. The 90 days is just so the rep doesn't get charged back on the sale.