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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] FlyingBurrito67:
Anyone else having issues with bluetooth?

Sound gets muddy when bluetooth reconnects and I have to turn bluetooth off and on to correct it. Seems worse with Google Music rather then Amazon Music. Anyone else experiencing this?

Model: SM-G930V

Version: 6.0.1

Security Patch Level: October 1, 2016
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] intel007:
Yep I noticed this too and get a background buzzing through my cars Bluetooth system, if I stop the music and then play it manually it will sound normal again
[Samsung Gear S3] cross2573875394:
I pre-ordered the AT&T LTE version on Nov 11, and now I still have not heard anything from them yet (No tracking number). I called them Wednesday and they said it is backordered and it may be shipped next week. How about your guys'?
[Samsung Gear S3] AstonsAndroid:
I got Mine at local AT&T store on the release day. They had two and I got one. I had the Gear S and this is a huge upgrade.
[Samsung Gear S3] RiverCity.45:
When I purchased mine, Samsung indicated it would be shipped in early December.

Sent telepathically
[Samsung Gear S3] cross2573875394:
Did you get it with monthly plan or just the watch?
[Samsung Gear S3] AstonsAndroid:
I just activated it yesterday on a Go Phone (Pre-Paid AT&T account). It seems walking away from your charging phone is half of the fun.

My mobile accounts are Verizon and I couldn't activate it any better way.
[Samsung Gear S3] cross2573875394:
That is a good way to use the LTE on the watch. My phone is on AT&T and I should've walked into the AT&T store instead of pre-ordering from Samsung.com.
[Samsung Gear S3] afblangley:
Before I go back to my local store and try again, please confirm. You're not an AT&T customer but the store sold you a phone without requiring you to establish a line (or two) with them? Which plan did you put it on?
[Samsung Gear S3] AstonsAndroid:
Well Its not quite that simple. I had a Gear S with an AT&T SIM card already but no password for the company account. So they let me buy the Gear S3 for the full price without any transfer or new account. I'm sure the Guy said he could only sell to new or existing customers but gave me a break. I then went to https://www.att.com/GoPhoneWeb to activate prepaid. it took 10 minutes.

Maybe they would let you do the same?
[Samsung Gear S3] afblangley:
Thank you for the thorough explanation.
[Samsung Gear S3] cross2573875394:
I just called Samsung and they said the order is gonna be shipped on December 18 which is very very ridiculous because I pre-ordered it on Nov 11 and the watch was supposed to ship on Nov 18 and now it is been backordered for a month? This is stupid for Samsung. I am going to the local AT&T store to get the watch and cancel the order from Samsung.

Update: They lied.. I just received an email with a tracking number from Samsung saying that the order had just been shipped. Their customer service had no idea what they were talking about.
[Samsung Gear S3] kylo77:
I originally ordered from Samsung on 11/6 for pre-order. Their site never updated the order with delivery details so I finally called them. The rep said it would ship out on 12/1 (it was 11/18 when I called). At that point I went to my local bestbuy and they had 2 in stock and for the Black-Friday price. Bought one. Went to call Samsung to cancel the order and low and behold, they said it had shipped two days prior and was due the next day. Cancelled the order and the delivery...now just waiting on my refund. I like this watch a lot.
[Samsung Gear S3] gurinder073:
They started to ship i got my shipping number but its showing label created
[Samsung Gear S3] cross2573875394:
I would do the same if BB has the LTE version...
[Samsung Gear S3] bookem11:
Anyone from the Black Friday sale receive their order from samsung.com? Or at least get an update to the "Preparing Order for Shipment" status?

EDIT: ordered Frontier model at 11pm PST (2am EST)
[Samsung Gear S3] x0lliex:
I ordered a classic S3 early on November 20, the day the sale went live ($50 off - so EPP price of $265) and it shipped on 11/25 (label created on 11/24).
[Samsung Gear S3] hsolo:
I ordered a Frontier VERY early on Nov 20th (right after midnight). No update, not even a "Preparing order for shipment"........mine simply says "Boxed item".
[Samsung Gear S3] cross2573875394:
I got mine today. They shipped it on Tuesday and it arrived today...
[Samsung Gear S3] Dodge DeBoulet:
What time zone? I ordered my Frontier shortly after 4am Eastern on the 20th, and it's said "Preparing order for shipment" ever since (and still says it as of a few minutes ago).
[Samsung Gear S3] hsolo:
Eastern Time (Florida)

This is what it says.....

Product Name

Quantity

Samsung Gear S3 frontier

Boxed Shipment

1
[Samsung Gear S3] Dodge DeBoulet:
Wow, that's odd. I never saw "Boxed Shipment" as a status. I'd call Samsung and get the lowdown.

EDIT: I just received my shipping notification email a few minutes ago. It left Middletown, PA at 5pm yesterday and is supposed to be arriving today!

When I checked the status earlier this morning it still said "Preparing for Shipment" ...
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
https://www.textnow.com/wireless/ is selling an unlocked Moto G 3rd generation.

I have received the phone and can confirm it's BL unlocked with their stock ROM; I'll be pulling resources related to this device now.

Research notes

TextNOW is really Sprint.

The number they assign to you exists in the cloud and is probably making and getting calls over LTE, I had this feeling when I noticed the quality scale and special stuff in the .prop of stock ROM.

Stock ROM

http://droid.textnow.com/textnow-motog3-4281.zip

-------------------------------------

TextNOW unofficial Q&A

-------------------------------------

Q: How are you making calls and SMS

normally

?

A: Through TextNOW app which works off LTE.

Q: Is the actual RIL (radio) being used?

A: No, not by default but this

can be enabled forcefully

**

Q: What phone number does the radio use?

A: One unrelated to where you are, you have no choice in this number.

Q: Can the radio # send SMS?

A: No, but kind of via Allo but NOT directly from itself, ever.

Q: Is there any way to remove the SMS lock?

A: I imagine by social-engineering Sprint, as *3 will show you the Sprint plan TextNOW is using.

Q: Bootloader on arrival check...

A: Unlocked

Q: Recovery check

A: None found, purged with fastboot clearly

Q: Compatible with TWRP for 'Osprey' generically?

A: Yes

Q: Compatible with all Osprey ROMs?

A: Yes, by flashing a carrier zip for TextNOW

Q: Can radio phone make and recieve calls?

A: Yes

Q: Is phone carrier unlocked?

A: It seems to not be in terms of function, but I suspect carrier lock was re-enabled by the folks at TextNOW using CDMA workshop or something.

**

---------------------------------

Best way to utilize radio

(Google Voice!)

---------------------------------

Ok, TextNOW is annoying in that it wants all traffic through LTE.

I can't be screwed over by not having a data connection; and missing a call.

Instead create a Google Voice account, have it verify your radio number by CALLING it. SMS verification will NOT work.

After verifying your number have Google Voice forward all calls to it from the number you choose in voice.

After install Hangouts and you can receive and make calls over the phones native Radio using Google Voice with your custom picked number.

Allo will have the same number as your Radio, I would highly suggest Hangouts to send SMS as it will use your Google Voice number.

Likewise, you can port your old phone number to Google voice for $20 and use it forever on the multitude of cheap phones like this that are going to begin emerging.
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
LOL! I see! What a company!

1- Install TWRP

2- Install SuperSU to obtain Root

3- Backup the OS in TWRP for safety

4- Install CyanogenMod and flash for TextNOW via Moto_LTE.zip

5- Install Google Voice

6- In the Phones dialer *#*#4636#*#*

7- Write down your true number in 'About Phone'

8- Make Google voice forward all calls to this number

9- Install Hangouts to obtain a more native SMS

10- Use Google Voice number natively

11- Profit, bypass the need to make voice calls via data.

WOW! Why would anyone want to use LTE to make voice calls, my way is better it utilizes the actual RIL how can you beat that.

Maybe TextNOW should hire me I could do a way better job

But this is truly poverty-level ****, but I noticed the RIL wasn't being used in stock ROM right away; that all calls were being forwarded to the TextNOW app LOL

WE WANT RIL, WE WANT RIL.

Plus the native number is cool; it can be used as a "landline" in classification and that's important when verifying some things.
[Moto G 2015 General] Zdog291:
Hi, I also bought this phone from TextNow but am interested in getting it into a GSM unlocked state. I have tried the steps in the following thread

http://xdaforums.com/2015-moto-g/help/sim-unlock-xt1548-cdma-model-t3235281/page4

but haven't had any luck getting anything but invalid sim card even after flashing the roms and changin the radios, any advice?
[Moto G 2015 General] Zdog291:
I think I have found the solution for obtaining GSM unlock. I have followed the steps in the following thread and it looks like our NV codes are already matching the unlocked ones except the NV code for domestic unlock, our phones currently have NV 8322 set to 01 it needs changed to 00 for unlock. Unfortunately to do this we need a way of obtaining MSL/SPC code for our phone as the one in the thread does not work for our phone.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/guide-success-sim-unlock-sprint-xt1056-t2825155
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
I'll look into this
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2166542

Edit: Although doing this is HIGHLY scary.
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2389740

Is also a feasible method, using CDMA workshop
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
Yeah, we can unlock our phone using QC-Tools or CDMA Workshop.
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
Stock files for Motorola G3:

http://droid.textnow.com/textnow-motog3-4281.zip

I don't know what it contains yet, It's 722 MB but as the situation unfolds I'll have more feedback about it
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I wish you guys the greatest of luck. This would truly be groundbreaking, as it has been many many years since I've heard of a successful, verifiable DSU on a Sprint based Motorola Device. Motorola is notorious -- at the directives of Sprint and its MVNOs, of course -- for embedding DSU lock code in multiple partitions of a single device. So just when you think you've cracked it --- surprise, another lock. The Moto E LTE xt1526 for example, the /utags, /pds, /hob, and dhob partitions were found, upon inspection, to be embedded with domestic UICC network lock code. I am hopeful that you guys can crack the Moto G3. Perhaps TextNow hasn't resorted to sheer rocket science to GSM lock this great device. Thank you guys....and good luck.
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
What I'm saying is that this model is already carrier-unlocked, but they have reverted that by changing a '00' to '01' probably.

When I got this phone I went through a battery of testing in order of Q&A, what was important for me:

Q: How are you making calls and SMS?

A: Through TextNOW app which works off LTE.

Q: Is the actual RIL (radio) being used?

A: No, not by default but this can be enabled forcefully

Q: What phone number does the radio use?

A: One unrelated to where you are, you have no choice in this number.

Q: Can the radio # send SMS?

A: No, but kind of via Allo but NOT directly from itself, ever.

Q: Is there any way to remove the SMS lock?

A: I imagine by social-engineering Sprint, as *3 will show you the Sprint plan TextNOW is using.

Q: Bootloader on arrival check...

A: Unlocked

Q: Recovery check

A: None found, purged with fastboot clearly

Q: Compatible with TWRP for 'Osprey' generically?

A: Yes

Q: Compatible with all Osprey ROMs?

A: Yes, by flashing a carrier zip for TextNOW

Q: Can radio phone make and recieve calls?

A: Yes

Q: Is phone carrier unlocked?

A: It seems to not be in terms of function, but I suspect carrier lock was re-enabled by the folks at TextNOW using CDMA workshop or something.

---------------------------------

Best way to utilize radio

---------------------------------

Ok, TextNOW is annoying in that it wants all traffic through LTE.

I can't be screwed over by not having a data connection; and missing a call.

Instead create a Google Voice account, have it verify your radio number by CALLING it. SMS verification will NOT work.

After verifying your number have Google Voice forward all calls to it from the number you choose in voice.

After install Hangouts and you can receive and make calls over the phones native Radio using Google Voice with your custom picked number.

Allo will have the same number as your Radio, I would highly suggest Hangouts to send SMS as it will use your Google Voice number.
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
I suspect these are actually Global GSM models anyway lol

I think they were flashed with CDMA radios and then locked via CDMA workshop by the developers at TextNOW. :(

Well, I don't have the power to test because I don't have a GSM SIM card but I do have a second TextNOW phone so things are about to get real tonight either way; I should be able to see if I can forcefully carrier-unlock it via CDMA workshop.

Another amusing thing to note is before I had figured out what it needed to use TextNOW on other Osprey builds; It would sometimes be recognized as a Virgin Mobile device; I guess they are using Sprint towers too
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
What is the actual model number of the TextNow variant?
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
Can confirm it's XT1548
[Moto G 2015 General] Zdog291:
I tried both of these methods, I can't get the radio comm to detect the phone and unfortunately for any NV writer to work it needs an MSL code which we don't have.

Also TextNow model number is xt1548
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
OK. So its the same variant as the Sprint, Virgin & Boost variants. I'll look into Qualcomm's leaked programming tools. I have a copy on PC. And I can confirm that the MSL is readily available on the Boost & Virgin variants.
[Moto G 2015 General] Zdog291:
As a side note I flashed both the latest (Android 6.0) U. S. Cellular and Sprint roms from the below thread with fastboot and both seemed to work fine on first inspection. I then used the firmware posted earlier in this thread for TextNow and was able to flash back every step except for the partition command, however everything on the TextNow firmware seems to still be working.

http://xdaforums.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-fastboot-flashing-factory-t3187750
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Good information.
[Moto G 2015 General] applepear123:
I had this theory a while back that TextNow just simlicked the phones. I can confirm that the phone works with international sims (Like FreedomPop Global sim). Also when I disabled the Textnow app and make a call through the stock dialer, It called out to the number i called through the cell towers. The number on the device seems to be based in Virginia even though I'm the California. I'm willing to help with this and keep up the good work!
[Moto G 2015 General] InterfaceNode:
I am literally probably the worst person ever to notice their service
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I'm inclined to agree with your analysis as a good possibility as well. No coincidence that as soon as VM pulled all DDR devices from Walmart, TextNow comes on the forefront with devices and data plans. DDR is still in full operation by VM, as DDR has its own 800 number separate from standard VM USA. But like you said, who is to say TN is not merely leasing bandwidth from VM and possibly selling the pulled devices as TN devices which were perhaps sold to them in bulk by DDR.

---------- Post added at 03:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:58 AM ----------

PM me
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
HEY HOW Ya DOin?

That was probably about the time the Moto E were about to run out.

TN changed it's homepage some now states Moto G 2015 only on sale for same price for the next 37 hours and counting down, either their running low or going to raise new unit prices and offer a refurb G 2015 unit for same cheap to move all them returns made of G 2015. If they wait to batch ship monthly, bi-monthly to save money as I was told they must be getting a sh_tload of them back, mostly for their service offered with it in Wi-Fi which many on the community pages stated they hated with a passion.

That count down sale was only on the S3 before - now it includes G3 - watch it - I'd bet it will be going on two weeks from now - wanna bet? As far as the 180 count maybe that was what they had flashed their ROM on and had ready to go? Heck between a few readers right here I'd bet you guys have bought close to that many like 150 .. ha ha.

I can remember seeing on it's homepage something like 200,000 signed up for our service last month - I do believe it said "last month" - probably meaning black Friday thur jan 1st 2017?

Looks like they hired more people too, I remember only seeing two Kevins now more and more girls too.

http://about.textnow.com/

Was it [MENTION=7703024]InterfaceNode[/MENTION] that said all the fraud stuff was done in-house, if so with more people working there I'd look for most every purchase to be hit now... If they'd loose the VoIP PART of course that would mean loosing that nasty ROM of theirs and offer all service on network towers, then cut Ting and Tello's pricing they might have and be something then. . .

Is DDR and VM USA using the same APN's or different?

Virgin Mobile is an MVNO that is owned by Sprint and thus operates on Sprints network. https://bestmvno.com/virgin-mobile/

Has mention of Virgin Mobile DDR 30, Virgin Mobile DDR 40 at the link above.

Sprint owns Boost Mobile too. So why is it so, and what difference dose a MVNO

owned by Sprint mean compared to those MVNO that only use the Sprint network?
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Consumer Fraud or FCC Rule Breaking

The case of FCC fraud or at the least rule breaking for altering/covering up the original Motorola factory installed FCC ID tag of MEID and related required by as in the Quoted text below.

These are registered from the Motorola factory with FCC as I understand it, and for TextNow to place a new one over the original installed one from Motorola is alarming - wouldn't you all agree? What the heck are rules for - if not followed and is there any disclaimer on anything of this from TextNow to the US consumer buying their phones? I haven't seen anything. . .

Taken from the USC page of FCC - but still like rules would apply for all devices by way of FCC rules and rulings for networks use. . .

https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=2673551

If that direct link is a bust as when I checked if working for my post, then use

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=5Epavynfcy2WLiANjFTa6w%3D%3D&fcc_id=IHDT56QG6

And look for the listing "Label" > " ID Label/Location Info " - 6th down from the top, I guess I'm not able to direct link.

Anyone with a TextNow G3 - will you look and report/confirm that of the TextNow MEID tag label they have placed there over the original Motorola factory MEID tag - is there shown a FCC ID number on it? Is there anything with a FCC number or bar code mentioning on the TextNow one covering up the original?

I've sent mine back so I can't confirm it.
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
There is only a TextNow logo and your ESN on the label
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Thanks for checking - Sir

Then it would appear that TextNow is not in compliance with the requirement of FCC Rule 47 CFR 2.925(d) that the label be permanently affixed to the product, and be readily visible to the purchaser at the time of purchase. Then in having all the required FCC information as stated by that FCC Rule.

May be a resolution aid to mention this in any TextNow disputes with them.

Question why TextNow is not in compliance with the requirement of FCC Rule 47 CFR 2.925(d) and you want _ _ _ or _ _ _ _ bottomline all your money back in full if TN is combatant in any issues of your pursuit.

Threaten to file an FCC complaint. . .
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Bypass initial Activation screen - Setup screen

Anybody interested in this to - "Motorola Moto G bypass initial activation screen - setup screen"

I've tried this on my USC XT1548 from doing a External Reset with the USC SIM out of the phone.

It works here on mine without the SIM in, though the activation talked of I suspect is with the SIM in.

Neat little trick to get passed all of this setup info = using skip alot to get in to the running phone menus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJlljX5oV70&feature=youtu.be

Reset my device - Moto G 3rd Generation

Forced Restart

Factory Data Reset

External Reset

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105537/p/30,6720,9390
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
Partitions ready yet?
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
I've just checked the website and the Moto g3 has now been replaced with the old Moto g1. This sucks but hope they will be in stock again!
[Moto G 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Neat trick ...also, fastboot erase carrier in fastboot mode quashes the activation process. Because the /carrier partition gets configured by /utags, you can restore it any time by fastboot oem config carrier textnow
[Moto G 2015 General] hammmersmashface:
idk why it didnt click till now..but i have a .img file of every single partition i backed up the phone the instant i received it..all stock right from TN ill upload them in the am
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Consumer Fraud and preying on a buyers trust

Looks like I would of lost that bet, and based it off the S3 running on a count down of many days pasted what was stated. Buyer pressure and seller Hype...

And it's a Refurbished one to boot, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen)

certified refurbished - [Sale ends in 6 days].

I'm only seeing two "new" of anything offered now.

New = LG Tribute 2, Samsung Galaxy SIII - AGAIN it says not just "New" but ""BRAND NEW"" - so if these are Brand New as stated, wouldn't that of a company flashed ROM make them (anything else TN says Brand New) indeed less than "BRAND NEW" and in which Brand New would imply a factory warranty from the manufacture and then comes as factory packed by being just off the assemble line, not opened (as open boxed) or altered, used, modified. . . ?

Consumer Fraud and preying on a buyers trust = false advertising, misleading of the facts, and not being as stated or represented in the advertising.
[Moto G 2015 General] purplefruity:
TextNow should be like republic wireless and give you factory sealed phones with their ROM installed by the factory
[Moto G 2015 General] ResistanceIsFutile:
Yes Sir

Totally agree factory sealed - not in anyway altered after the fact, as need be to run it's TextNow business off of them. False advertising in a simplest form is what TN is doing. . . by stating New-Brand New :good:

That's what my US Cellular xt1548 prepaid appears to be factory sealed and made for the distribution of USC, but with the Motorola factory sealing. Sure after the boot up screen shows US Cellular 4G LTE, but all done at the Motorola factory.

The way TextNow is doing it by installing their ROM at the TN company, is probably screwing Motorola out of revenues as well too, in it's (TextNow) business model and practice is to screw all comers.

Just a side thought: wonder how many have bought the TN G3's and then flashed to be pure Motorola units and resold to profit (small) to work their way up to better phone models? Even selling to buyers/resellers would yields some profit over the initial 35 invested wouldn't it?