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Nexus 5 on CDMA Network
- Thread starter Lee12311
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Shabbypenguin
Extreme Android User
no its not possible to have it run on the cdma network.
mrsmumbles
Android Enthusiast
People on Sprint can use it so it has the radio band, but I doubt if MetroPCS would let you use it.
Shabbypenguin
Extreme Android User
cdma freqs are all teh same, its why you could flash/roam from alltel/sprint/cricket/metropcs/verizon etc. there is no denying you could indeed "get" teh n5 working by esn flashing (which is illegal) and youd be stuck on 3g. or... switch to metro's gsm and have 3g/hspa+/lte...
alfick3
Android Expert
Ah, thanks for that clarification.
iamsirlurkalot
Member
just have it on metros GSM network, i dont think your current plan changes (someone correct me)
and what you order was the GSM version, the CDMA version will be sold by sprint at their store/site i believe
and what you order was the GSM version, the CDMA version will be sold by sprint at their store/site i believe
OcalaFlGuy
Android Expert
You have to be on a current (price) plan for GSM.
Bruce in Ocala, Fl
Bruce in Ocala, Fl
alfick3
Android Expert
If you buy it from the play store, it'll already be ready for Sprints CDMA network, right our of the box.
iamsirlurkalot
Member
really? interesting.. thought sprint were going to sell their own version, works better this way tho
Gman9831
I'm no Senior
Specs from Play Store
Network
2G/3G/4G LTE
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA: Band Class: 0/1/10
WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
Supported Service
Unlocked: Use with any provider that offers service on Nexus 5 supported networks
Carriers: T-Mobile, Sprint
Network
2G/3G/4G LTE
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA: Band Class: 0/1/10
WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
Supported Service
Unlocked: Use with any provider that offers service on Nexus 5 supported networks
Carriers: T-Mobile, Sprint
johnnyolivares
Android Enthusiast
Meaning that if we're on a cdma/LTE plan we'll have to switch to a GSM one?
Gman9831
I'm no Senior
There's no specific GSM plan you'll just have to switch to the current price plans if you get a GSM phone. The current plans have been around since 1/10/13 but it's only switching to a GSM that you've been forced onto them.
mrsmumbles
Android Enthusiast
It will work with Sprint, but not Verizon. But Sprint might require you to buy it from them, I'm not sure.
johnnyolivares
Android Enthusiast
So no keeping my grandfathered $40 plan? I got this plan when the Galaxy Indulge first came out
Gman9831
I'm no Senior
Nope has to be one of the ones currently on the website
Gman9831
I'm no Senior
It capable of working with Verizon since it has the required bands but that would need Google and VZW to fix their relationship
the hulk
Android Enthusiast
It could be, but it's totally illegal, and it will not work at its full potential in terms of data.
It's like buying a corvette with a lawnmower motor, sure it looks pretty, but damn is it slow.
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Yeah, People have tried putting already activated SIM cards in and it won't activate the phone on the network.
the hulk
Android Enthusiast
but is verizon's LTE like metro'cs CDMA/LTE where the UICC card and IMEI have to be tied?
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Not necessarily, people have been able to switch sim cards amongst devices and have them activate just fine. In fact, switching an already active one is currently the only way to activate the LTE Nexus 7 tablet on Verizon because they are still refusing to activate it on new sim cards.
the hulk
Android Enthusiast
gotcha, I guess everyone's set-up is different then
whatsitsname
Android Enthusiast
I think that only works on Lte data. The Lte is tied to sim card but calls and 3g data still goes through cdma. On cdma, subscriber identity is link to handset esn/imei and needs to be registered first.