Q. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Unlocked-Dual-SIM-Dual-Core-Android-3G-GPS-WiFi-Mobile-Smart-Phone-IPS-Touch-/291034822752?tfrom=291017548467&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined
I know its china made but it looks like an American model made phone. any ideas?
A. Samsung Galaxy s4 that's the cell phone I got for Christmas I know I'm lucky :)
Can a Samsung Galaxy s4 be unlocked to work on Cspire?
Q. I'd like to buy a Samsung Galaxy s4 but due to complications in my data plan, I can't buy a phone from Cspire. I have to buy it used from Ebay, Craigslist, etc. I'm a big computer nerd so if it can be done I can probably figure it out, but I'm inexperienced in the realm of cell phone unlocking. Thanks in advance! :)
A. C Spire is CDMA network
The Samsung S IV is only available so far for Verizon model SGH-I545.
CDMA phones are not unlocked as there is no lock.
Locking is only on GSM HANDSETS which have sim cards, a locked handset will only accept a simcard which is the same as the network it was ORIGINALLY supplied to.
The sim card in a GSM phone is the most important component the handset itself...... dressing. The simcard is what connects to the network.
CDMA handsets require activation by the network so they can be used ON the network, there is no lock
So if a network activated a handset it could be used. I believe that C Spire would not or could not activate s Verizon handset. If that is the case You could not use it.
Finally CDMA handsets get bad ESN. GSM uses BLOCKING whereby if the handset IMEI is registered on a database as reported lost or stolen it has the same effect as a bad ESN, the phone cannot be used on any network.
A sim card is essentially a phone number which the network controls add to that the handset IMEI, so you can use any unlocked handset on any network, all you need is to that is to have a pre pay sim card. If the handset IMEI is reported lost or stolen and appears on that "database" it can't be used ever on any network and you may have a valid simcard but NO handset to use
What kind of cell phone should I buy?
Q. I am looking for a phone with a sliding qwerty keyboard that has a good memory card, Bluetooth,touchscreen, photo camera, video camera, that can send MMS, one on which you can who's calling by his picture and also with an internet connection. I want to listen music, play games and see videos on it, also I need internet connection. I would like it to come in more than one color, but that's optional. It should be below 300$. Please tell me some of the best cell phones described here, that works fast and it's trustworthy.
A. Samsung Galaxy S III GT-i9300 16GB Unlocked Android Smartphone - International Version, No Warranty (Marble White) is STUNNING, the feeling on hands is incredible. The ergonomics makes all the difference. The screen is WONDERFUL with vivid colours and sharp imaages. Usability is a BOOM. A very very goodd purchase. Recommended for all ex-iPhone users.
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