Official MetroPCS BYOD discussion thread

[Shabbypenguin]

Funny you mention that. Yes it will.

LTE-ready Sony Xperia Z Ultra hits the FCC, it’s T-Mobile friendly

 

[Twin Prime]

that version will have LTE but like the xperia Z they will have various models. the regular z had 3, one that would only work with edge, one with 3g and then a tmobile branded one taht is lte capable

Asian HSPA+ C6802
Europe LTE version C6833
North American LTE version C6806

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/08/08/calling-xperia-z-ultra-owners-we-want-to-hear-your-impressions/

 

[Shabbypenguin]

Asian HSPA+ C6802
Europe LTE version C6833
North American LTE version C6806

Calling Xperia Z Ultra owners – we want to hear your impressions | Xperia Blog

nice, thanks for the info, shame that the C6806 will prolly only be available via tmobile. if im not mistaken all the z's can be unlocked (bootloaders) except tmobiles :/

 

[DirtyDee]

What that is odd

pronounced Dur Tee Dee

 

[the hulk]

if anybody has any questions about the devices or needs help adding devices holler

 

[the hulk]

that version will have LTE but like the xperia Z they will have various models. the regular z had 3, one that would only work with edge, one with 3g and then a tmobile branded one taht is lte capable

Asian HSPA+ C6802
Europe LTE version C6833
North American LTE version C6806

Calling Xperia Z Ultra owners – we want to hear your impressions | Xperia Blog

nice, thanks for the info, shame that the C6806 will prolly only be available via tmobile. if im not mistaken all the z's can be unlocked (bootloaders) except tmobiles :/

for the xperia Z, the tmobile model is the c6606, I know this because I have one and currently receive Tmobile LTE on it on metro's BYOD, and I am also going to probably sell it very soon lol.

 

[Twin Prime]

nice, thanks for the info, shame that the C6806 will prolly only be available via tmobile. if im not mistaken all the z's can be unlocked (bootloaders) except tmobiles :/

Glad to help.

And you're right. It'll probably be locked, too. It's a shame. The Ultra looks like a great phone. I read rooting could be an issue, also.

 

[mike28]

Hey hulk pm sent

 

[the hulk]

Hey hulk pm sent

already got it my dude

 

[EvoImage]

I had a TM s4 that was unlocked. I popped my sim in and it was able to make calls but no internet. Is that because the phone needs to be activated on the metro network?

What would it take to get a TM s4 to authenticate on the metropcs network even though im using a metropcs sim? IEMI or ESN added?

 

[new optimus]

I had a TM s4 that was unlocked. I popped my sim in and it was able to make calls but no internet. Is that because the phone needs to be activated on the metro network?

What would it take to get a TM s4 to authenticate on the metropcs network even though im using a metropcs sim? IEMI or ESN added?

Possibly 2 things, first correct apn, without it no data.

Second you may need to get the IMEI entered into your account.

 

[dlgray84]

How to Unlock SIM on AT&T/T-Mobile/Canadian Galaxy S4! [SGH-i337/SGH-M919/SGH-i337M] | GalaxyS4Root.com

should work on them etropcs sgs4 in case anyone is wanting to increase the value of that device . gutta love samsungs stance on being open

I tried this and it does not work for the Metro PCS GS4 SGH-M919N.

 

[EvoImage]

Possibly 2 things, first correct apn, without it no data.

Second you may need to get the IMEI entered into your account.

Ok I want to test this. How can I copy the apn from a metro s4 to the TM s4?

 

[new optimus]

get a hold of someone with a metro s4 and aske them what the apn settings are.

 

[DirtyDee]

get a hold of someone with a metro s4 and aske them what the apn settings are.

Does it have to be an s4 can't someone with a F3 give him the APN as well just need an lte device on metro right

pronounced Dur Tee Dee

 

[new optimus]

yes, that is correct.

 

[Joshuah22a]

i have an F3 how can I help?

 

[Shabbypenguin]

i have an F3 how can I help?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.APNBackupRestore&hl=en

 

[DirtyDee]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.APNBackupRestore&hl=en

So does he use that app then send him the file? He in turn restores it after backing up his own?
If that is the case I would like to try the F3 APN on my motion just to see what happens. ( no clue how to access my APN on cm 10 tho)
pronounced Dur Tee Dee

 

[Gman9831]

So does he use that app then send him the file? He in turn restores it after backing up his own?
If that is the case I would like to try the F3 APN on my motion just to see what happens. ( no clue how to access my APN on cm 10 tho)
pronounced Dur Tee Dee

Won't work the OS wont even allow it in the 1st place and then for the same reason it just wont work. You have to have 310-260 on your SIM card which all ours are loaded with only 311-660

 

[new optimus]

on gsm phone try going into setting, wireless and network, more, mobile then you should see access point name.

that is where you will find the apn tap it and it will show you the settings.

This one
is an example

 

[jasonzech]

Got a question. My Buddy just gave me a brand new iPhone 5 with iOS 7 installed (which he put on, of course). It is a Verizon phone. Can I use that with metro pcs?

 

[mike28]

Got a question. My Buddy just gave me a brand new iPhone 5 with iOS 7 installed (which he put on, of course). It is a Verizon phone. Can I use that with metro pcs?

No since it's a cdma phone it has to be a compatible with the byod list too which you can check out at metropcs.com tmobile or att phones basically gsm

 

[new optimus]

Got a question. My Buddy just gave me a brand new iPhone 5 with iOS 7 installed (which he put on, of course). It is a Verizon phone. Can I use that with metro pcs?

I think so. the verizon (new) iphone 5 should have all the gsm radio's.

 

[new optimus]

No since it's a cdma phone it has to be a compatible with the byod list too which you can check out at metropcs.com tmobile or att phones basically gsm

Verizon has several (world) phones that have both cdma (for verizon) and GSM radio's. Most of those do not include the correct freq for tmo but I think the iphone is one exception.