Google Nexus 6 on Sprint

[VW Maverick]

Looking to get a shipping update from my Sprint guy tomorrow. Hope it shows up Tues or Wed.

Mav.

 

[cerob]

Sprint told me that they are only getting the 32gb midnight blue version. When I asked if more sizes and colors were coming they said the rest are only available on Google Play. And they also said that the didn't know if the Google Play version could be used on Sprint.

I know it's stupid, just posting it here.




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Yes the Google play versions will work on Sprint, you just have to get a sim card for the phone first. You can get one at either a local corporate store or by calling in & speaking to a rep, an international rep will be the preferred dept, but you can get it through care as well.



Sprint will only carry the 32GB midnight blue version, no 64GB & no white option directly from Sprint.

 

[gabbott]

I'll have my 64gb Nexus 6 ordered from moto delivered today. I had sprint send me a nano sim last week so I'll report how things go getting it activated on Sprint later today.

 

[gabbott]

Can't get it activated via chat. They said the MEID isn't in the system. They said if I go to a Sprint store they should be able to activate it. I'll head there this evening.

 

[trinamorgan88]

Can't get it activated via chat. They said the MEID isn't in the system. They said if I go to a Sprint store they should be able to activate it. I'll head there this evening.

Sounding like the issues with the Nexus 6 all over again.

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[gabbott]

Sounding like the issues with the Nexus 6 all over again.

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So I used my lunch to run to the Sprint store. They tried a few things and even called into support. They can't activate it, it's not in their system. They said only ones directly from Sprint or from Google Play. They said I'd have to call Motorola.

 

[maverick7526]

So I used my lunch to run to the Sprint store. They tried a few things and even called into support. They can't activate it, it's not in their system. They said only ones directly from Sprint or from Google Play. They said I'd have to call Motorola.

Was it a repair or corporate store? Those are the only ones that can activate it. All other Sprint stores are just useless

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[gabbott]

Was it a repair or corporate store? Those are the only ones that can activate it. All other Sprint stores are just useless

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It was a corporate store with a repair center. I'm on the line with Motorola right now.

 

[maverick7526]

It was a corporate store with a repair center. I'm on the line with Motorola right now.

Hmmm that's very weird. This launch is getting progressively worse.

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[gabbott]

Hmmm that's very weird. This launch is getting progressively worse.

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My guess is Sprint whitelisted the ones from GP but not the ones directly from moto (even though there would be no difference in the phone itself)

 

[gabbott]

So I was able to speak to someone at Moto that seems to understand the issue and he is going to be reaching out to some Sprint contacts and get back to me with an update later today.

 

[Wiley_11]

So I was able to speak to someone at Moto that seems to understand the issue and he is going to be reaching out to some Sprint contacts and get back to me with an update later today.

Here is something from S4GRU on the subject.

Motorola Nexus 6 (Was "Nexus X talk leaked?") - Page 36 - Motorola - Sprint 4G Rollout Updates - Page 36

 

[bojackr1]

Here is something from S4GRU on the subject.

Motorola Nexus 6 (Was "Nexus X talk leaked?") - Page 36 - Motorola - Sprint 4G Rollout Updates - Page 36

Well that thread escalated quickly!! 0 - 100 real quick!!

 

[gabbott]

I've seen confirmation that people that have gotten the phone directly from moto and have gotten it activated on Verizon just by swapping an activated sim. Crazy that Sprint is more locked down than Verizon.

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Re: SPRINT - Google Nexus 6 release, rumors and conjecture thread.

Well I'm on a thin line with Sprint right now. I'm really thinking of going to T-Mobile next Wednesday and getting the 64 GB version. Sprint's speeds has been really agitating. I haven't really closed the door on Sprint yet....but its getting close. If there is any glimmer of light...a couple of factors have to play in.

1.) Are they going to carry the 64 GB option?
2.) Are they ever going to fix their network? Time is ticking Sprint.

The longer you wait on Sprint the more you pay for LTE data that you're not getting! They can offer unlimited data all day every day, but their data is so inconsistent and slow that you'll never really reach any kind of data limits! That's why they're unlimited! I was with Sprint for over ten years and been buying their 4g and LTE phones ever since they had them and, TBH, I never really got consistent 4g or LTE speeds. I switched to T-Mobile and the difference was night and day for me! Was knocking myself in the head for paying so much money to Sprint for all of those lte/4g years with really substandard service! Sprint was supposedly going to get LTE service in my area following my October 2011 purchase of my HTC EVO 4G LTE! There's still no LTE service in my area of Sacramento CA and my T-Mobile LTE is off the meter good in the same damn area!

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[Greatbape]

Re: SPRINT - Google Nexus 6 release, rumors and conjecture thread.

The longer you wait on Sprint the more you pay for LTE data that you're not getting! They can offer unlimited data all day every day, but their data is so inconsistent and slow that you'll never really reach any kind of data limits! That's why they're unlimited! I was with Sprint for over ten years and been buying their 4g and LTE phones ever since they had them and, TBH, I never really got consistent 4g or LTE speeds. I switched to T-Mobile and the difference was night and day for me! Was knocking myself in the head for paying so much money to Sprint for all of those lte/4g years with really substandard service! Sprint was supposedly going to get LTE service in my area following my October 2011 purchase of my HTC EVO 4G LTE! There's still no LTE service in my area of Sacramento CA and my T-Mobile LTE is off the meter good in the same damn area!

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Not in my area. I use at least 30gb a month on sprint. I've gone over 80 on occasion. Sprint original LTE rollout was horrible, but the network they have out not works pretty well in my area.

 

[trinamorgan88]

Here is something from S4GRU on the subject.

Motorola Nexus 6 (Was "Nexus X talk leaked?") - Page 36 - Motorola - Sprint 4G Rollout Updates - Page 36

I wouldn't take the advice of the bullies of that site.

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[trinamorgan88]

Re: SPRINT - Google Nexus 6 release, rumors and conjecture thread.

The longer you wait on Sprint the more you pay for LTE data that you're not getting! They can offer unlimited data all day every day, but their data is so inconsistent and slow that you'll never really reach any kind of data limits! That's why they're unlimited! I was with Sprint for over ten years and been buying their 4g and LTE phones ever since they had them and, TBH, I never really got consistent 4g or LTE speeds. I switched to T-Mobile and the difference was night and day for me! Was knocking myself in the head for paying so much money to Sprint for all of those lte/4g years with really substandard service! Sprint was supposedly going to get LTE service in my area following my October 2011 purchase of my HTC EVO 4G LTE! There's still no LTE service in my area of Sacramento CA and my T-Mobile LTE is off the meter good in the same damn area!

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All depends on where you are. My LTE came on last December and it's been pretty good ever since. Some issues, but that's to be expected.

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[Robbie317]

I've seen confirmation that people that have gotten the phone directly from moto and have gotten it activated on Verizon just by swapping an activated sim. Crazy that Sprint is more locked down than Verizon.

Last year with the Nexus 5 you had to contact their technical support people and they had to manually enter the IMEI number into the system and it took 24 - 48 hours to get approved and cleared in their system to work.. Not sure if that will help you on the Nexus 6 but that is the hoop I had to jump through last year to get my 5 activated.... and then in two seconds I swapped out for a T-Mobile SIM and was up and running....

It was still a pain.. I got passed around to several different people before finally getting someone who knew what to do... the next afternoon I was able to activate it via the Sprint website with the IMEI and SIM card #'s..... but not until they have it loaded in their system..

 

[Robbie317]

Re: SPRINT - Google Nexus 6 release, rumors and conjecture thread.

All depends on where you are. My LTE came on last December and it's been pretty good ever since. Some issues, but that's to be expected.

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It's amazing how crazy Sprints network is.. I live in Dallas and this was one of the so called "Launch" LTE cities and between my Galaxy S3 and My Nexus 5 their overall saturation of a major LAUNCH city for LTE was and still is pretty spotty.... My wife actually still has Sprint.. she flat out refuses to leave them out of some blind loyalty to them.... Which is fine... I was with Sprint for almost 15 years and just a quick test drive on T-Mobile shortly after I got my Nexus 5 and went out of contract with them was enough for me.. Their overall saturation of the DFW market is awesome and I constantly crush my wife and her Sprint phone.... There are a few HOT spots with Sprint but even then they are not even close to what T-Mobile offers.

Now the catch is when we drive down to San Antonio or over to Shreveport.... T-Mobile has major markets on lock down.... and pretty much any decently populated area along the way they are awesome... The in between spots? you roam too far out of a densely populated area and T-Mobile data connection is pretty much worthless.. You are basically limited to 911 emergency call service in some of those stretches of highway... Where as Sprint may not be LTE or very fast but they are ten times better on the major highways than T-Mobile... but I do spend 99.99999% of my time well inside the DFW area and in all the areas we live, work and play they are awesome.. My wife can't use her Sprint phone in our back yard.. she has to walk through the house to the front porch to talk on the phone or send text messages...

So it just depends on where you live work and play the most... If you travel I wouldn't switch to T-Mobile....if your stationary in a major market I'd at least test and see how it works in your area..