Galaxy S4 Straight Talk Thread

qbanlinxx · Jun 16, 2013

I had Att Straight Talk for a month and definitely no 4g. On a lucky day I would get 5-6megs, decent, but lots of times It wouldn't work for Web surfing. Switched to Tmobile monthly 4g now I'm getting 10-20megs, definitely worth the extra few dollars

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sholsten · Jun 16, 2013

qbanlinxx said:
I had Att Straight Talk for a month and definitely no 4g. On a lucky day I would get 5-6megs, decent, but lots of times It wouldn't work for Web surfing. Switched to Tmobile monthly 4g now I'm getting 10-20megs, definitely worth the extra few dollars

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Did you setup a Straight Talk APN setting?

qbanlinxx · Jun 16, 2013

sholsten said:
Did you setup a Straight Talk APN setting?

Of course, wouldn't have had any data without correct apn settings. If you also use there recommend Proxy, you will get a lot of issues Web browsing. Access forbidden if I remember correctly

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galaxyjeff · Jun 18, 2013

Make sure when you input your apn settings that you push save at the top of the screen to save them. I have mine on straight talk and everything is working.

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MortTheBeast · Jul 5, 2013

When I move out to Ohio I wanted to get a S4 and wondered where to get one that will work properly with Straight Talk? From what I understand only certain versions will work with Straight Talk? Just want to be sure and get the right one and not end up with a $800 brick. Could someone explain what version is needed and what exactly I need to do to get it working with Straight Talk? Thanks...

OnSugarHill · Jul 6, 2013

MortTheBeast said:
When I move out to Ohio I wanted to get a S4 and wondered where to get one that will work properly with Straight Talk? From what I understand only certain versions will work with Straight Talk? Just want to be sure and get the right one and not end up with a $800 brick. Could someone explain what version is needed and what exactly I need to do to get it working with Straight Talk? Thanks...

If you go with straight talk, you will need a gsm phone. Either an ATT or Tmobile unlocked S4 or the international version should work with your straight talk sim

sholsten said:
Did you setup a Straight Talk APN setting?

6 or 7 megs is about the best you can get on ST with the ATT sim

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MortTheBeast · Jul 6, 2013

OnSugarHill said:
If you go with straight talk, you will need a gsm phone. Either an ATT or Tmobile unlocked S4 or the international version should work with your straight talk sim

Appreciate the response, could you elaborate on any advantages or disadvantages to purchasing one or the other? (ATT or Tmobile vs International)
I know the International is an 8 core, though I think I read there really isn't much difference in speed.... price difference?

OnSugarHill · Jul 6, 2013

MortTheBeast said:
Appreciate the response, could you elaborate on any advantages or disadvantages to purchasing one or the other? (ATT or Tmobile vs International)
I know the International is an 8 core, though I think I read there really isn't much difference in speed.... price difference?

Hmm well the international is the most expensive. It's straight from the factory of Samsung so you get no extra bloatware like you do on the ATT/TMobile/Sprint/Verizon versions. It is an 8 core, but there's also no LTE on it in the US. If you plan on using Straight Talk, the international is the best way to go even though it's expensive. Probably like $650-$750 for a brand new one.

If you want to use LTE on it, definitely get a T-Mobile or AT&T Model, or Verizon if it's out. They are the same phone but with different bloatware added by the carrier. I'm using an ATT phone on ATT Pre-paid and it's a great phone.

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Another LTE Speed Test

MortTheBeast · Jul 6, 2013

Thanks again for the response and insight. For sure want LTE so will have to do some shopping around. Now what's the deal with getting a phone unlocked? I see listings on ebay but to be honest I'm not much of a fan of that site. Much prefer to just walk into an ATT store and buy the S4 outright and then unlock it myself if its not too difficult or send it somewhere to be done. Unless you have any other suggestions?

OnSugarHill · Jul 6, 2013

MortTheBeast said:
Thanks again for the response and insight. For sure want LTE so will have to do some shopping around. Now what's the deal with getting a phone unlocked? I see listings on ebay but to be honest I'm not much of a fan of that site. Much prefer to just walk into an ATT store and buy the S4 outright and then unlock it myself if its not too difficult or send it somewhere to be done. Unless you have any other suggestions?

Amazon, Newegg, and other sites like those should have unlocked phones along with the major carriers. Also, be on the lookout for the Google edition S4 coming out. Should be GSM unlocked

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barondebxl · Jul 13, 2013

I switched from straight talk to Go Phone LTE today, best decision I have made this year. It's like I'm on super WiFi speeds everywhere now!

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KStyles69 · Jul 16, 2013

YES

barondebxl said:
I'm wondering if we can flash.I9505 Roms on either the AT&T or T-Mobile s4?

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I've been flashing/upgraded firmware/root/roms/...even odin back to factory to reapply updates/flash again.:laugh: Came to this thread to find a mms fix. I'm a Sprint S4 on verizon towers through straight talk.

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MortTheBeast said:
When I move out to Ohio I wanted to get a S4 and wondered where to get one that will work properly with Straight Talk? From what I understand only certain versions will work with Straight Talk? Just want to be sure and get the right one and not end up with a $800 brick. Could someone explain what version is needed and what exactly I need to do to get it working with Straight Talk? Thanks...

Go to ebay and find a bad esn sprint/verizon I9505 Galaxy s4 $400 MINT...ebay keyword: galaxy s4 verizon straight talk...to have a person flash the to the best available 3g network with $45 a month....$70....total phone cost with a rugged case is under $500.

TolaSkamp · Jul 21, 2013

OnSugarHill said:
Hmm well the international is the most expensive. It's straight from the factory of Samsung so you get no extra bloatware like you do on the ATT/TMobile/Sprint/Verizon versions. It is an 8 core, but there's also no LTE on it in the US. If you plan on using Straight Talk, the international is the best way to go even though it's expensive. Probably like $650-$750 for a brand new one.

If you want to use LTE on it, definitely get a T-Mobile or AT&T Model, or Verizon if it's out. They are the same phone but with different bloatware added by the carrier. I'm using an ATT phone on ATT Pre-paid and it's a great phone.

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Another LTE Speed Test

The international version is the i-9505?

sholsten · Jul 21, 2013

barondebxl said:
I switched from straight talk to Go Phone LTE today, best decision I have made this year. It's like I'm on super WiFi speeds everywhere now!

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Is the GoPhone LTE still working out well for you?

barondebxl · Jul 22, 2013

sholsten said:
Is the GoPhone LTE still working out well for you?

Sent from my basement...

Otherwise its usually between 35mpbs to 50 mbps....

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OnSugarHill · Jul 22, 2013

sholsten said:
Is the GoPhone LTE still working out well for you?

Absolutely. Everything loads instantaneously. I have absolutely no regrets. It's basically straight talk with lte for 13 bucks more. Phone service is great and ATT is very quick with good reception here in Socal

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Honestly guys I just feel like if we're using an S4, might as well get LTE. It's one of the best features our phone has

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barondebxl · Jul 22, 2013

OnSugarHill said:
Absolutely. Everything loads instantaneously. I have absolutely no regrets. It's basically straight talk with lte for 13 bucks more. Phone service is great and ATT is very quick with good reception here in Socal

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Honestly guys I just feel like if we're using an S4, might as well get LTE. It's one of the best features our phone has

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Totally agree. LTE is insane, noticeably faster than my home wifi.

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TheTominator · Jul 22, 2013

I need some help please!

Z51 said:
Using my SGS4 on Straight Talk as well. No issues on "4G"
I dont really care about LTE. Im always near wifi so its not a big deal. $45 A Month. Cant beat that!

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Hi Z!

I hope you can help me. I just bought a Verizon Galaxy S4 from someone (locked I assume) and called straight talk to start the process. They asked for the serial/IMEI number of the phone and I gave it to them. They said it was ineligible. I really need to know how to go about getting the process going so I can keep this phone. I see you and a couple of others are using the S4 with Straight Talk and I really want to keep the S4 rather than trade for something less. Please help me with the steps I need to take and things to say to get this started if it's really possible.

Thank you in advance,

TheTominator

sholsten · Jul 22, 2013

TheTominator said:
Hi Z!

I hope you can help me. I just bought a Verizon Galaxy S4 from someone (locked I assume) and called straight talk to start the process. They asked for the serial/IMEI number of the phone and I gave it to them. They said it was ineligible. I really need to know how to go about getting the process going so I can keep this phone. I see you and a couple of others are using the S4 with Straight Talk and I really want to keep the S4 rather than trade for something less. Please help me with the steps I need to take and things to say to get this started if it's really possible.

Thank you in advance,

TheTominator

I believe Verizon is a CDMA phone. Straight Talk only uses GSM service. You'll need a GSM phone to use ST.

KeeperOfThePizza · Jul 23, 2013

TheTominator said:
Hi Z!

I hope you can help me. I just bought a Verizon Galaxy S4 from someone (locked I assume) and called straight talk to start the process. They asked for the serial/IMEI number of the phone and I gave it to them. They said it was ineligible. I really need to know how to go about getting the process going so I can keep this phone. I see you and a couple of others are using the S4 with Straight Talk and I really want to keep the S4 rather than trade for something less. Please help me with the steps I need to take and things to say to get this started if it's really possible.

Thank you in advance,

TheTominator

You have a CDMA version of the device(it does not have a sim card slot ). It wouldnt work with AT&T, Straight Talk, Tmobile or any other GSM (sim card required) device.

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