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Root Changing to a Japanese Carrier

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VectorVise

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Hey guys, I've got a question right now I have the Sprint Evo 4g rooted and using a custom rom and what not, but I am soon to be stationed in japan, I will not be able to afford an International plan with sprint for 3 years, so it's key that I change to a different cell phone provider....in Japan, is there a way I can do that?

Rephrased: Can I change the service on my Evo from sprint to a japanese phone service?
 
There are people every once in a while on here who ask questions from Asia, but they're versino of the EVO is slightly different. I'm not sure if theres a CDMA carrier over there or not. If so, it should be possible to continue using the same phone
 
Rxpert83 said:
There are people every once in a while on here who ask questions from Asia, but they're versino of the EVO is slightly different. I'm not sure if theres a CDMA carrier over there or not. If so, it should be possible to continue using the same phone
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there is a japanese version of the evo, but their software and hboot is slightly different. not sure on how you can port it to another carrier like that. you might want to call the japanese provider and see if they can port your phone onto their carrier.
 
ocnbrze said:
there is a japanese version of the evo, but their software and hboot is slightly different. not sure on how you can port it to another carrier like that. you might want to call the japanese provider and see if they can port your phone onto their carrier.
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Gotcha' alright well looks like I'll just admit defeat on this and just get another evo haha
 
Is there anything I can do to get my US Sprint Evo to work in Okinawa Japan

"For Voice - The handset must be compatible with a Japanese mobile phone network (typically 3G UMTS 2100 MHz or 3G CDMA2000 800 MHz). Compatible handsets may be used via international roaming (check with your home provider for details) or a rental or prepaid SIM card from a Japanese carrier (unlocked handsets only). Alternatively, phones with wireless network (WIFI) connectivity can use internet based telephone services (voip), such as Skype, when connected to a WIFI network.
For Data - Phones that work in Japan for voice (see above) can also receive and send data (such as e-mails and web content) via international roaming or a rental/prepaid SIM card, but note that the cost for data transfer can easily skyrocket without an appropriate data plan. Alternatively, phones with wireless network (WIFI) connectivity can take advantage of the numerous paid and free wifi hotspots found around the country. See our internet page for more details."
Cell Phones in Japan
 
VectorVise said:
Is there anything I can do to get my US Sprint Evo to work in Okinawa Japan

"For Voice - The handset must be compatible with a Japanese mobile phone network (typically 3G UMTS 2100 MHz or 3G CDMA2000 800 MHz). Compatible handsets may be used via international roaming (check with your home provider for details) or a rental or prepaid SIM card from a Japanese carrier (unlocked handsets only). Alternatively, phones with wireless network (WIFI) connectivity can use internet based telephone services (voip), such as Skype, when connected to a WIFI network.
For Data - Phones that work in Japan for voice (see above) can also receive and send data (such as e-mails and web content) via international roaming or a rental/prepaid SIM card, but note that the cost for data transfer can easily skyrocket without an appropriate data plan. Alternatively, phones with wireless network (WIFI) connectivity can take advantage of the numerous paid and free wifi hotspots found around the country. See our internet page for more details."
Cell Phones in Japan
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your evo will work in japan. what you will need to do is call sprint and talk to them about international plans. there are several carriers in japan that support cdma and i think it is kddi. but to get your phone on to their network you will need to go thru sprint.
 
Well I talked with Sprint and they said I couldn't switch to a japanese phone because the evo 4g does not have a SIM Card, however the Evo Design does have one and they said could be switched over. Is this true or? I wouldn't think porting it over wouldn't be that difficult.
 
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