unlock samsung j3 from verizon network

kaiserrussel

Hi All

Got a phone thats locked to verizon network from my sister who is US based. 2 questions
Can I unlock it for Irish network sim card (not sure who yet)
where woudl I go about getting it unlocked

thanks

Kaiser

ongarite

Phone is useless for any non-US based networks.
Verizon use CDMA, not GSM based networks like those in EU, Asia.

ongarite

ongarite wrote: »

Phone is useless for any non-US based networks.
Verizon use CDMA, not GSM based networks like those in EU, Asia.

I don't know if that's completely true. I think newer devices can connect to both networks. I had a friend over from NZ recently who was using a Sprint USA (CDMA) Galaxy S5 on NZ and EU GSM networks.

I think it may need to be unlocked from the Verizon network by Verizon before it can be used here. That, or get reading on XDA and figure it out.

ED E

"Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro in India with 16 GB storage & 2 GB RAM"

NETWORK Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA & CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands LTE
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
LAUNCH Announced 2015, November
Status Available. Released 2016, January
BODY Dimensions 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
Build Plastic body
SIM Nano-SIM


^ GSM arena thinks its what the muricans call a "World Phone" and thus travelable. Contact Verizon to confirm.

pizzahead77

Depends on the model number and the year - I think there are versions released each year for the past 3 years

kaiserrussel

pizzahead77 wrote: »

Depends on the model number and the year - I think there are versions released each year for the past 3 years

Thsnkd, how can I find out this information?