Root [Verizon] [To Developers] Verizon Galaxy S3 Working on T-Mobile

[huntdilan]

To developers:
I have a Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android Version 4.0.4. It is currently rooted and unlocked using ez-unlock that I found here.

I also have all the following apps which allowed me to have it working on T-Mobile:
APN Manage Pro
Titanium Backup Pro
Phone Info
Easy Installer
Rom Manager.

I am giving my phone to you guys to be a test subject, to have Verizon Galaxy S3 fully working on T-Mobile. Right now everything is working fine except that I am on Edge and MMS seems not to work.

Whatever you may think of, let me know, I will run the test and give you the feedback. I don't mind whatever might happen to the phone. I will just get another one and continue with the tests.

I know I can just get a plan with Verizon, but I don't want to do that, or just get a T-Mobile GS3, I don't want to do that either. I simply want to see if Any phone can go on any network by starting with Verizon GS3 to T-Mobile. I know well that there is a difference in frequencies limitations for both these carriers, but the word impossible doesn't exist in my vocabulary.

Ask me whatever you want, and I would be happy to answer.

MustangFTW is working on it on his own though.

 

[GTWalling]

I may be wrong, but Verizon is CMDA and T-Mobile is GSM. Verizon uses the sim card to get LTE only. T-Mobile uses the sim card for every thing. They also have different radios. Since impossible does not exist in your vocabulary you need to get a dictionary that has it.

 

[IOWA]

To developers:
I have a Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android Version 4.0.4. It is currently rooted and unlocked using ez-unlock that I found here.

I also have all the following apps which allowed me to have it working on T-Mobile:
APN Manage Pro
Titanium Backup Pro
Phone Info
Easy Installer
Rom Manager.

I am giving my phone to you guys to be a test subject, to have Verizon Galaxy S3 fully working on T-Mobile. Right now everything is working fine except that I am on Edge and MMS seems not to work.

Whatever you may think of, let me know, I will run the test and give you the feedback. I don't mind whatever might happen to the phone. I will just get another one and continue with the tests.

I know I can just get a plan with Verizon, but I don't want to do that, or just get a T-Mobile GS3, I don't want to do that either. I simply want to see if Any phone can go on any network by starting with Verizon GS3 to T-Mobile. I know well that there is a difference in frequencies limitations for both these carriers, but the word impossible doesn't exist in my vocabulary.

Ask me whatever you want, and I would be happy to answer.

MustangFTW is working on it on his own though.

Hey there!

Unlocking phones in the U.S. is illegal now without the carriers blessing. Major bummer I know but the law is the law! Also, from a technical perspective, you're not going to be able to get a Verizon CDMA handset working on Tmobile GSM unless it's a Quadband "world phone". I don't think Verizon's Galaxy S3 has GSM Radios, my GS3's on Sprint surely don't!

 

[jhawkkw]

The Verizon version does have GSM bands, operative on the Global: GPRS/EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900); HSPA/UMTS (2100). So it should get voice, sms, EDGE, and 3g, but no HSPA+ 4g. If it's anything like the Motorola world phones, it is unlocked natively for world carriers, but is locked to prevent US gsm carrier usage.

 

[huntdilan]

Hey there!

Unlocking phones in the U.S. is illegal now without the carriers blessing . Major bummer I know but the law is the law! Also, from a technical perspective, you're not going to be able to get a Verizon CDMA handset working on Tmobile GSM unless it's a Quadband "world phone". I don't think Verizon's Galaxy S3 has GSM Radios, my GS3's on Sprint surely don't!

It is okay. I will keep following the process on other threads. Although I am not an expert, I will keep meddling with the phone. Technology changes every single day.

 

[huntdilan]

The Verizon version does have GSM bands, operative on the Global: GPRS/EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900); HSPA/UMTS (2100). So it should get voice, sms, EDGE, and 3g, but no HSPA+ 4g. If it's anything like the Motorola world phones, it is unlocked natively for world carriers, but is locked to prevent US gsm carrier usage.

Hey jhawkkw,
Thank you very much again for your comments. I am just waiting to see if I can get this VZW GS3 up to 3G only. I don't mind not having HSPA+4G.

 

[jhawkkw]

Upon further research, you won't be able to get 3g. It appears T-Mobile HSPA is on the 1700 and 1900 spectrum, where the Verizon gs3 only has 2100 HSPA compatibility. AT&T doesn't even have 2100 HSPA compatibility(they have 850 & 1900) so that won't work either. Sorry

 

[huntdilan]

Upon further research, you won't be able to get 3g. It appears T-Mobile HSPA is on the 1700 and 1900 spectrum, where the Verizon gs3 only has 2100 HSPA compatibility. AT&T doesn't even have 2100 HSPA compatibility(they have 850 & 1900) so that won't work either. Sorry

:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:Whew, I see!
Thank you again.

 

[IOWA]

The Verizon version does have GSM bands, operative on the Global: GPRS/EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900); HSPA/UMTS (2100). So it should get voice, sms, EDGE, and 3g, but no HSPA+ 4g. If it's anything like the Motorola world phones, it is unlocked natively for world carriers, but is locked to prevent US gsm carrier usage.

Oh wow! Looks like you learn something new every day. I wish mine had the GSM bands. Lol.