Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. On cdma iphone 4s mode, there are tabs for 1x and evdo, and rx. Apple iphone 5s cdma straight talk a1453 vs apple iphone 5s gsm straight talk a1533 compare devices from straight talk, such as the apple iphone 5s cdma straight talk a1453 as well as devices from any other carrier. The siri technology lets you talk to this apple smartphone as you would talk to a person, turning the iphone 4s into a personal assistant.
You simply cannot use the straight talk sim card and dont bother buying an iphone for it because its not going to work. Verizon wireless to end support for cdma only devices. Sep 16, 2011 every iphone4 users with multi sim cards should have a gmate. The model number printed on the back of the gsmequipped iphone 4 models is a32 and the model number on the back of the cdma equipped iphone 4 is a49. At the time, when i bought it, i was completely unaware that i was supposed to have an imei code to unlock it. How to tell the difference between the iphone 4s and iphone 4 cdma.
Indicates if the device has a click wheel such as found on apple ipod devices. Cdma vs gsm screen replacement iphone 4 macrumors forums. My buddy has a verizon iphone 4s unlocked and i want to buy it and put it on straight talk because i believe the iphone 4s is both gsm and cdma iphone. Activacion iphone 4 4s 5 cdma verizon sprint cricket en iusacell unefon. I purchased a refurbished iphone 4 as an inexpensive alternative to an ipod touch for my daughter. Am looking for another refurbished iphone 4s 16gb verizon phone tho none offered currently. Oct 06, 2012 well then this is either labeled wrong or the telus iphone i got is cdma. Every iphone requires a network id whether this is a sim card or eeprom chip or whatever is irrelevant. I have a cdma only verizon iphone 4 not a 4s that recently came off. How to determine if iphone is gsm or cdma how to determine if iphone is gsm or cdma most of us geekier folks instantly know if our iphones are cdma or gsm models, but not everyone pays as much attention to the largely insignificant technical details of their phones.
You buy the phone and when you activate it on straight talks website set it up to automatically update and forget about it. If you want an apple iphone for sprint that is truly smart but doesnt cost a fortune, the refurbished iphone 5 may be the right option. I was wondering how do i know what my iphone 4s is. Product title straight talk samsung galaxy j3 orbit prepaid. Please note that the iphone 5s has been discontinued. This wikihow teaches you how to determine whether your phone uses a cdma network or a gsm network. Can we use verizon iphone 4 on sprint network or on any other cdma operator. Every iphone4 users with multi sim cards should have a gmate. Is straight talk cdma 1429 or gsm 1429 apple community. I had minor hardware issues with both and sent them to apple to get repaired. Do i have to jailbreak my iphone 4 cdma from sprint to get it to work on tmobile. I just went to walmart and brought an straight talk iphone 5, but i have not open yet. There is no indication that gsm is not available on cdma phones, however my experience is that cdma carriers verizon and sprint wont unlock the gsm sim slot until between 30 and 90 days after you have initiated service on that line.
If you are tired of the scratched display, cracked digitizer or faulty battery on your sprint or verizon iphone 4 cdma, but you dont want to spend the time and the money on upgrading to a new device, can help. Knowing this information is important if you want to remove a carrier lock from your phone, or if you want to use. Gmate turns iphone4 into a dual sim iphone4 youtube. My concern now is if the motherboard reads the cdma and gsm screens differently. The iphone 5 packs in a number of audio related improvements including support for wideband audio or hd voice, a new noisecancellation ear piece, three microphones up from two in the iphone 4s and an updated speaker design. Is it possible to use a verizon cdma iphone 4 with any. I have an iphone 4 gsm unlocked using straight talk sim card. Do i have to jailbreak my iphone 4 cdma from sprint to get it. How to bypass without activation iphone 4s duration. Follow all new of technology through our facebook page comcoctubes and twitter. For cdma phones requiring a sim card such as verizon iphone, verizon galaxy phone or other unlocked cdma phones. Straight talk sim card program using a cdma iphone.
Is it possible to use a verizon cdma iphone 4 with any other carrier or payperuse carrier. Announced in january 2010, the iphone 4 cdma finally brought the iphone to verizon in the us. Hi, a cdma iphone 4 does not use a sim card, the cdma iphone 4s however does have a sim card tray. Aside from the radio chipset, it was identical to the iphone 4, and kept the same pricepoints. If i was to buy an iphone at walmart that is straight talk. In a few hours, apple will hold an event at the bill graham civic center in.
We have not connected to a calling plan and only use wifi. Sep 21, 2014 before you repeat what people have been saying since the iphone 5, about the gsm radio only being able to run on gsm, because the verizon iphone has an added cdma radio. That means that they have been opened due to being a photo sample, a tested working customer return or having damaged packaging. Any way to install a sim card into a cdma iphone 4. As with the leap from the iphone 3g to the 3gs, the iphone 4s is an exact clone of the iphone 4. Not sure if they released a cdma version, i thought they were all gsm.
In this edition of ask maggie, cnets marguerite reardon explains how wireless operators have manipulated the market to ensure. Im particularly interested as i currently have an iphone 5 verizon cdma but 2 year contract ending and want to explore options for future service at a reduced rate no contract services such as straight talk, etc. The cdma phone would do the same search for gsm coverage of course, but they dont sell cdma only models since the iphone. Just picked up a nib sprint 16gb white iphone 4s on craigslist friday night and the phones software is showing the model number as md240ll, does anyone know what the heck this is as this is not any of the sprint iphone model numbers let alone the model number of any iphone that im aware of. If you have a 4s, you can get the phone unlocked to work on either.
Aug 17, 2012 why you cant take your unlocked iphone 4s to another u. Clean the touchscreen surface with an alcohol wipe prior to turning the iphone back on. This iphone 4 also features a front facing camera, full web browser, wifi, bluetooth compatibility, multiformat music player, gps, and 8 gb of internal memory. I have an iphone 4s which is locked on verizon, there are ways to unlock it, but my question is, will it work on straight talk if unlocked.
You can find out easily by going to iphone settingsgeneralabout when you scroll down you will see either. With 3 gig of data and unlimited talk and text its half the price of the contract plans. Ips lcd display, apple a4 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1420 mah battery, 32. This property is applicable for apple devices which do not provide information about the model in the useragent string. Brandon, as noted in the teardown, the iphone 4s is a world phone, it will support both gsm and cdma networks. Mar 29, 2016 this site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. The units in this event are being sold as open box condition. This triple sim adapter kit for iphone 4 enables you to run 3 sim cards in an iphone 4, if your phone is not simlocked. Dec 22, 2011 well, this is not exactly true with the iphone 4s. Some carriers require you to enter your apn settings to set up your cellular service. The access point name apn defines the network path for all cellulardata connectivity.
Okay, i have this sprint iphone 4 8 gb that does not have a sim card tray. If i lay the screen i got on to the casing it matches perfectly. We opted for the regular iphone 4 because it was a decent amount cheaper than the 4s. Dont bother buying a verizon or sprint iphone for the straight talk sim card program either because neither is going to work. Even if you were to jailbreak it or get verizon to unlock it, its only going to work with another cdma carrier. This apple iphone 4 is a followup to the popular 3gs model and features a highresolution 3. The iphone 4s is the first device produced by apple that is a dualmode phone. Select the active sim through settings phone sim applications sim 1. You would need an additional device that is connected to iphone, ipad or ipod to test your blood glucose as gmate smart will show you.
Jul 29, 2014 verizon cdma iphone 4 has already been jailbroken on ios 4. If you are in a cdma only area or if you have a cdma iphone, then we are terribly sorry. I set up an itunes account for her under my name using a prepaid card and it can only be accessed from my home computer with a password she does not. You did not read my post which says that apple does not sell the 1428 model outside the usa, as there are no cdma carriers elsewhere. Take your iphone to straight talk and get unlimited. Sprint uses cdma radio waves it is waves i think but someone will put me right if not not gsm radio waves although being from uk i dont have any more info as to tinkering with it to accommodate. I have a straight talk iphone 5s, what should i upgrade to. If so, use the pull tab near the home button to peel the plastic film from the lcd before installing the new display in your iphone. The subsequently introduced model iphone 4s which looks effectively identical to the iphone 4 models has model number a87 or a1431 on the back. Straight talk verizon 4g lte 3g cdma bring your own phone activation kit by. A certain someone dropped his iphone 4s 16gb and cracked the screen, so we were looking for a quick replacement on a budget.
The point is, while not for a normal call, for a 911 call your phone will also try the cdma bands if its antenna and radio is equipped with them. One microsim card can be combined with 2 regular standard size sim cards. Follow all new of technology through our facebook page and twitter. How to get my verizon iphone 4 to work with straight talk. I really like the iphones but it has to work with verizon in the area i am in.
Verizon and sprint iphone 4s and the limitations of cdma. Straight talk is telling all older cdma customers to upgrade and giving discounts on new phones because at the end of 2019, these phones will no longer have service. View and edit your access point name apn on your iphone. Get the best deal for iphone 4s unlocked 32gb from the largest online selection at. Apr 05, 20 i just went to walmart and brought an straight talk iphone 5, but i have not open yet. Ips lcd display, apple a4 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1420 mah battery, 32 gb storage, 512 mb ram, corning gorilla glass. Apple iphone xs 64gb gold straight talk a1920 cdma. Jan 11, 2011 despite our efforts to provide full and correct apple iphone 4 verizon specifications, there is always a possibility of admitting a mistake. November 2019 to many americans, staying in touch with a cell phone or tablet while in europe can seem difficult and expensive.
The iphone 4s 16gb in white is sure to improve the way you communicate. The iphone 4s 16gb in black is sure to improve the way you communicate. However, in siam paragon i did find a gmate smart system for testing. The iphone 4 you have is model a49 that should be printed on the back of the device, and if so, it is a pure cdma phone so you cannot connect it to a gsm carrier due to differing radio technology. Why you cant take your unlocked iphone 4s to another. If you have an iphone 4 4s, the iphone 4 for gsm will have a micro sim slot on the left side of the chassis, whilst the iphone 4 for cdma will just have a blank side. Learn how to view and edit the apn for cellulardata services on your iphone and ipad. Replace a malfunctioning vibrator motor in an iphone 4s or the cdma model iphone 4 and fix problems with silent vibration alerts. Some say if phone has two antennas one for gms and one for cdma. Cdma available only if iphone 4s is sold and activated for use on a cdma network.
We chose to order a used version directly from amazon warehouse because we trusted that it would be in good condition. Cdma codedivision multiple access is a channel access method for communications within mobile networks. Regardless of your carrier, you can be sure that the microsim slot will be there to accept your gsm microsim cards, as well as any cdma roaming sim. How to determine if iphone is gsm or cdma gsmforum. The powerful dualcore a5 chip ensures that this apple phone gives you a lightningfast performance and lifelike graphics. In october 2011 all models were replaced with a single. Apple iphone 5 refurbished iphone for sprint cdma gsm. This means the iphone can theoretically be used on any cdma or gsm. Select the active sim through settings phone sim applications sim 1 sim 2 sim 3. What are all the differences between the iphone 5s models. How to use a iphone 4s that was activated on a cdma. How to tell the difference between the iphone 4s and iphone 4 cdma verizon.
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