[Q] How compatible is the Verizon Samsung S5 with AT&T / T-Mobile?

[XFlyer]

Anyone put in AT&T and T-Mobile SIM in Verizon Samsung S5?

Are you able to get data working? Which APN settings did you use? 3G, 4G, or LTE?

 

[imaconeheadXD]

Would also be interested in this if anybody has an answer.

To make it more simple for anybody that may know what they're talking about, the following are screenshots of supported bands on both devices:

Verizon

T-Mobile

I see some compatible bands, but I'd like to be sure about the extent of compatibility with T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ and LTE networks (fully compatible, partially, only 3G, etc). Thank you in advance for any responses.

 

[BeefJerky9]

Anyone put in AT&T and T-Mobile SIM in Verizon Samsung S5?

Are you able to get data working? Which APN settings did you use? 3G, 4G, or LTE?

I can confirm that the Galaxy S5 does support AT&T's HPSA+ network, but not their LTE network. However, at least in my area, they seemed to give pretty much the same speed; HPSA+ is quite capable.

That said, it was really just a test to see if the SIM card slot was unlocked since I will be traveling overseas in the near future, and would like the ability to pop in a SIM card from there and use my GS5. It does put a persistent notification up stating that I am not using a supported SIM card, but it doesn't actually prevent it. Note that once a 3rd party SIM card is put in, the APN configuration is unlocked and able to be used. You will need to enter the info manually since current Android versions block the ability of 3rd party programs to update APNs. Unless we happen to get root, then they can automatically update them...I hope we get root.

 

[drworsley]

works on tmobile

I'm currently using tmobile sim in a verizon s5. Everything is working for me. I'm in a rear med 3g area so I get hspa+ speeds for 3g and lte also works. The only thing is that I have to switch network modes to get lte. When I switch I only have access to data until I switch back to 3g/UMTS .

 

[jpina71]

I'm currently using tmobile sim in a verizon s5. Everything is working for me. I'm in a rear med 3g area so I get hspa+ speeds for 3g and lte also works. The only thing is that I have to switch network modes to get lte. When I switch I only have access to data until I switch back to 3g/UMTS .

what setting are you using? I also have an S5 form verizon with a T-mobile SIM Card.. everything works except sending pics in mms..





Thanks in advanced for any advice!

 

[Lodaserves]

what setting are you using? I also have an S5 form verizon with a T-mobile SIM Card.. everything works except sending pics in mms..





Thanks in advanced for any advice!

what kind of problem sending mms?

 

[jpina71]

Not able to send any pictures...I can receive but not send.

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[Cpudan80]

For those of you who got this working, can you explain exactly what you did? The phone is not SIM locked, but it doesn't seem to roam to TMobile or ATT when one of their SIMs in inserted. An Australian SIM, which roams to TMobile when in a Nexus 5, yields the same behavior (no service) in the galaxy S5.

This behavior is in line with other VZW phones I've had -- they work internationally -- but will not roam off of VZW in the US. The phone reverts to "emergency calls only" when a non VZW SIM is used in the US.

-- Dan

 

[initial_k]

For those of you who got this working, can you explain exactly what you did? The phone is not SIM locked, but it doesn't seem to roam to TMobile or ATT when one of their SIMs in inserted. An Australian SIM, which roams to TMobile when in a Nexus 5, yields the same behavior (no service) in the galaxy S5.

This behavior is in line with other VZW phones I've had -- they work internationally -- but will not roam off of VZW in the US. The phone reverts to "emergency calls only" when a non VZW SIM is used in the US.

-- Dan

On the Verzion s4, I was able to just put in my sim card and and change the mobile setting from cdma to global. To get 4G LTE on t-mobile, I would just add the t-mobile fast apn.

I'm sure this is the same case with the VZN S5

 

[Cpudan80]

On the Verzion s4, I was able to just put in my sim card and and change the mobile setting from cdma to global. To get 4G LTE on t-mobile, I would just add the t-mobile fast apn.

I'm sure this is the same case with the VZN S5

Well, apparently it is not. I'm happy to post screenshots of the phone with an (active) TMobile SIM in it -- nothing happens.

 

[BeefJerky9]

Well, apparently it is not. I'm happy to post screenshots of the phone with an (active) TMobile SIM in it -- nothing happens.

I didn't do anything special with my VZW Galaxy S5. I simply popped in an AT&T SIM, turned the phone back on, and I immediately had voice service. I had to add in the APN info to get data to work, but that's the only thing I had to do.

This is also the same experience I had with my VZW Galaxy S3 and an AT&T SIM.

 

[Cpudan80]

Deleted - see next post

 

[Cpudan80]

I wonder if there is something unique about TMobile SIMs (and Foreign SIMs which rely on TMo in the US)? Several of my coworkers have Galaxy S IIIs and none of them can get TMobile (or foreign) SIMs to work.

Here's a screenshot with a TMobile SIM inserted. I went ahead and inputted the APN for TMobile LTE, no dice.

 

[Cpudan80]

In case anyone is wondering, the phone works in Intl gsm networks, no SIM unlock required.

Source: I am posting this in Australia on Telstra. No VZW towers to be found here!

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[jmorales5922]

I have an S5 and I'm using it on T-Mobile without any issues.. However, when I get a picture message it retrieves it as a a group message.

Does anyone know how to work around this? So I can receive mms in the standard thread

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[jmorales5922]

I have an S5 and I'm using it on T-Mobile without any issues.. However, when I get a picture message it retrieves it as a a group message.

Does anyone know how to work around this? So I can receive mms in the standard thread

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***update.

Mobile hotspot tethering also does not work!!! If anyone knows a workaround for both I'd greatly appreciate it.

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[motumbo]

***update.

Mobile hotspot tethering also does not work!!! If anyone knows a workaround for both I'd greatly appreciate it.

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Native hotspot won't work with no plan before we got root, if we ever get it. I've read here Foxfi app allows usb and Bluetooth tethering, but I haven't tried yet.

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[B767]

***update.

Mobile hotspot tethering also does not work!!! If anyone knows a workaround for both I'd greatly appreciate it.

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I don't have any problem to send and receive MMS on SM-G900V also T-Mobile.
What is your phone said when you tried to turn hotspot on your device? My is said Mobile number not found. I also like to know if any solution for native tethering. I don't like FoxFi.

 

[mkrenegades]

I got a AT&T Sim Card to work on the Verizon GS5 (both voice & data) but how do I get rid of the "Phone Activation: This SIM card is from an unknonw source." from the notification menu?

 

[jmorales5922]

I got a AT&T Sim Card to work on the Verizon GS5 (both voice & data) but how do I get rid of the "Phone Activation: This SIM card is from an unknonw source." from the notification menu?

You have to go to the application manager and force close the setup wizard app, the one with the check mark


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