A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4? I want to use on Verizon

[tardus]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

Thanks for finding that. My takeaway from that thread is that firing up my G4 isn't a guarantee, if I had a valid SIM.

Between LG and Verizon each saying the same thing, I'm doubtful I'll be able to activate this. When Verizon does start selling the G4, will my IMEI be invalid because it's an unlocked non-specific carrier phone? That's a big concern.

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Agreed and even it it could be activated (registered on the Verizon network) I doubt everything would work. Verizon is moving away from CDMA to GSM and LTE / VoLTE but apparently not fast enough.

 

[Murph5150]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

I think you should to get an expert because you really don't have any experience.

Sure, buddy. I'll take that under advisement. Thanks for your wisdom and help on the matter....

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[maxburn]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

Verizon and Sprint being CDMA networks are going to be a HUGE hassle and waste of time for anyone wanting to swap handsets to try anything new that they haven't blessed to work on their networks. If they can't find the IMEI number in their database things are going to suck. That guys post number #13 for example.

Do yourself a favor and check into GSM prepaid with an AT&T GoPhone or a T-Mobile plan. They both have MVNOs with the same network for example on the AT&T side there is AIO and Straight Talk. You will get better quality of service with GoPhone in the long run but for one month of testing it won't matter much.

 

[doggy2965]

Has anyone gotten the 815 to work on any US carrier?

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[GrooveRite]

Has anyone gotten the 815 to work on any US carrier?

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I have the 815 working with tmobile.

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

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If that's my only option, then it'll be on eBay tonight.

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I don't think selling a loaner phone on eBay is a good idea.

 

[Murph5150]

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I don't think selling a loaner phone on eBay is a good idea.

It isn't a loaner. I own it.

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[tx_tuff]

It isn't a loaner. I own it.

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The first post you said you was chosen to demo a G4, my understanding is that this are loaner units unless you are talking about something different.

 

[GrooveRite]

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It isn't a loaner. I own it.

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Murph, with all due respect...if this device was given to you from Android Central/Mobile Nations and LG like mine was and many others....I think the appropriate thing to do is to either give it back to whom gave it to you or pay it forward by giving it to a community member here on the boards of your choosing. At least thats what I would do instead of selling it online. The choice is yours but I do hope you have our community in mind.

 

[tardus]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

Murph, with all due respect...if this device was given to you from Android Central/Mobile Nations and LG like mine was and many others....I think the appropriate thing to do is to either give it back to whom gave it to you or pay it forward by giving it to a community member here on the boards of your choosing. At least thats what I would do instead of selling it online. The choice is yours but I do hope you have our community in mind.

If he tested the global version with a prepaid SIM and then sold it to fund a G4 Verizon model would that be ethical in your opinion? Just curious.

 

[Murph5150]

The first post you said you was chosen to demo a G4, my understanding is that this are loaner units unless you are talking about something different.

No. Demo meaning demonstration, not lease. The phone is mine.

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[GrooveRite]

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If he tested the global version with a prepaid SIM and then sold it to fund a G4 Verizon model would that be ethical in your opinion? Just curious.

If that is his actual intension and had he stated that, sure it is! But to sell it just for profit would not be, my honest opinion of course. He could just pay it forward.

 

[Zendroid1]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

Don't they have some sort of agreement when they get these devices? About reviewing, posting, answering questions etc...?

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

Don't they have some sort of agreement when they get these devices? About reviewing, posting, answering questions etc...?

Apparently it is good phone to do what he wishes?

 

[Aquila]

Re: A Great Opportunity - What do I need to know to test a carrier unlocked G4?

I assuming that no one has a method to make this device work on Verizon. OP, your choices seem to be pretty clear on how to either make use of the device or get it into the hands of someone who will be able to enjoy it. I'm testing an Asus ZenFone 2 which I know won't work on Verizon, so getting a prepaid SIM for AT&T to test it out and review it, etc. If you really need a Verizon only version, there are probably going to be people in the next few weeks who could effect a trade, etc. Closing this thread as it's gone pretty far off topic and the original issue seems unsolvable.