rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted December 16, 2012 Verizon Galaxy Note II - GSM Unlock - Add APN Data - Remove Non-Verizon SIM Message Source Topic This is great info. We have one of the best phone now working with GSM Data. CDMA Voice with SIM Card should work without any change & CDMA Data through SIM can also be tried through this APN method. I think we may have another best seller on our hand after Incredible 2 which works on CDMA & GSM SIM Card with Data! First and foremost, the VZW GN2 comes SIM unlocked out of the box. It is global ready and you can technically put in any SIM (assuming it is active) and not need an unlock code or the unlock method you have seen in other posts (AT&T or T-Mobile variants). This includes domestic carriers such as AT&T and T-mobile. Also voice should work without any changes, however, data will not work unless you add APN data. Verizon chose to only put their APN data on the phone and block the ability to add APN data via settings. Most likely so you use their global services to make more $$$. How to add APN data: In order to get data working you have to add carrier specific data to the apns-conf.xml file. While you may have been able to do this is in the past on other devices under settings, VZW has blocked this. Method 1: Flashable mod (via custom recovery) that will enable the Add APN menu by removing Verizon's block.(For deodexed roms only) >> http://www.mediafire.com/?wqmad2ypgsyd75z This enables the apn editor under settings. Go to Settings, More Settings, Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, menu button. Method 2: Ensure your phone is rooted adb pull /system/etc/apns-conf.xml Add the carrier data to apns-conf.xml with your favorite text/xml editor and save adb push your modified apn-conf.xml file back to /sdcard/ Copy this file back to /system/etc/ and change permissions (I use root explorer) Power down and change your SIM card (AT&T, T-mobile, whatever) if you hadn't already done so Power back on and go to Settings -> More Settings -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names (if done properly you should see the APN data you entered for your respective carrier). Select one of the APN listings and then you should have working data Profit Removing the Non-Verizon SIM message When Using a Non Verizon SIM Card: This will occur on roms that include Samsung's Setup Wizard (including stock) - all others can ignore Method 1: - Freeze "Setup wizard 1.0" in Titanium Backup Method 2: Download THIS APK for a deodexed ROM only and replace the original in /system/app/, then reboot. Make sure that /system is mounted as read/write before copy/pasting, and also that you're on a deodexed ROM. After copying it over, reboot and you shouldn't have the ongoing notification anymore. 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mehool 12 Report post Posted December 16, 2012 Very good news.......... Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshm 818 Report post Posted December 16, 2012 excellent !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amitroutray 384 Report post Posted December 16, 2012 awesome info Rajan ji. Triggered From SPH - D710 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caringlover 32 Report post Posted December 18, 2012 Anyone in RIMWEB selling VZ GN2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmc251 73 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 anyone tried this ??? please confirm the reviews and working... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Hidden Menu Enabler for the Verizon Galaxy Note II >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077653 NOTE: Be Very Careful in using this menus. Don't mess with it unless you know what you're doing as rightly advised by Hetal Patel in this later post no 11. I request Rajan to Remove IOT menu ! just messing with it will put Death Nail to you NOTE2 - Want to try ? Just Press RTN or just mess with 1x Engineering menus Edited January 10, 2013 by rajanmehta 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipakprusty 3 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 Have been waiting for this, soon a GN2 will be on my way.. Cheers Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abhi.r 95 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks Rajan Bhai. Does this actually means CDMA Voice/SMS + GSM 3G Data will work simultaneously? Both active at the same time like a dual sim phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 All world capable phones are one at a time, either CDMA or GSM. This one looks no different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HetalDP 947 Report post Posted January 10, 2013 I request Rajan to Remove IOT menu ! just messing with it will put Death Nail to you NOTE2 - Want to try ? Just Press RTN or just mess with 1x Engineering menus there few more problem in GSM Band in India general guy can not do it, i have helped many guy on Verizon S3 its not for general layman though 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yanky1586 17 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Gurus...I am facing a strange issue with my Verizon Note2. My Vodafone sim was working fine for voice/text in my Note 2 back in USA but the same sim is not working here....My Note 2 shows signal and network name but whenever I try to place it just disconnects and when some other person try to call me it also does not connect..... Please help me in this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Contact the boss who's posted just above you! Sent while mobile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) TOday I received PM from Shashank asking if GSM on N2 works. For me it works, my N2 is on BUILD : JRO03C-I605VRALJB BASEBAND : I605VRALL4 Kernel: 3.0.31-414933 Android : 4.1.1 I downloaded ROOTED ROM from http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SCH-I605/rooted/root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.zip?token=39385653 and ODIN it. To insert VODAFONE APN, I used TB and APN MANAGER PRO. But, this phone is on CDMA though. NOT WORKING ON OTHER HANDSETS Edited May 13, 2013 by kshah 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanusmarty 29 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 TOday I received PM from Shashank asking if GSM on N2 works. For me it works, my N2 is on BUILD : JRO03C-I605VRALJB BASEBAND : I605VRALL4 Kernel: 3.0.31-414933 Android : 4.1.1 I downloaded ROOTED ROM from http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SCH-I605/rooted/root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.zip?token=39385653 and ODIN it. To insert VODAFONE APN, I used TB and APN MANAGER PRO. But, this phone is on CDMA though. Thanks Sir! i will be trying your method and revert back ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yanky1586 17 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 TOday I received PM from Shashank asking if GSM on N2 works. For me it works, my N2 is on BUILD : JRO03C-I605VRALJB BASEBAND : I605VRALL4 Kernel: 3.0.31-414933 Android : 4.1.1 I downloaded ROOTED ROM from http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SCH-I605/rooted/root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.zip?token=39385653 and ODIN it. To insert VODAFONE APN, I used TB and APN MANAGER PRO. But, this phone is on CDMA though. COMBINED.png Thanks for the update kshah.... Now I think I have figured out the reason that why the gsm part was not working for me...Probably because you are on VRALL4 basebandI and I am still on the VRALJB baseband.. Thats the only difference that I can see between your gsm working screenshot and my device...but I can't test it right away..... Shashank : If you can, please flash the stock VRALJB rom and just update the baseband after that.. I think this experiment will help a lot of users who want to use gsm on verizon note2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanusmarty 29 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 No success! Did the same, flashed the rom given by kshah! But same results.. only GSM data is working, no calls/txts! Tapatalking on Note ii♡ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 As I told, I have not checked on EDGE, My sim has 3G enabled so it was on 3G only. There is no way I can select EDGE on the phone. Try if it is working on UMTS network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks for sharing the rom Sent from my DROID RAZR HD Maxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Was that rom really useful in terms of gsm usability? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Was that rom really useful in terms of gsm usability? I haven't checked it yet Will check and let you know Sent from my DROID RAZR HD Maxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vishalsheth 19 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Any update here? Any success? Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 4 Beta 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr.faramroze 703 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 Maybe these links be helpful. http://kingoftweaks.blogspot.com/2013/04/verizon-samsung-note-ii-true-global.html http://www.scottsroms.com/showthread.php?2786-How-I-turned-my-Verizon-Note-2-into-a-World-capable-GSM-phone Sent from my N5100 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhbalaji 1 Report post Posted August 7, 2013 Any updates? I am on the same boat of Airtel, VZW Note 2No Voice or SMS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javed91214 67 Report post Posted September 6, 2013 New easy method: Root Required 1)Go to market install BuildProp Editor 2)Once installed find and open Build Prop Editor 3)Hit the Menu key then Edit button (pl See screenshot)4)Scroll to the bottom of screen and add the following lines Code: ril.sales_code=LOLro.csc.sales_code=LOL 5)Hit the save button at the top right hand corner of the screen(looks like a disk) (See Screenshot)6)Once this is done saving restart the phone7)After restarting go to Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names>Menu Button>+ New APN8)Add desired carriers APN info, when finished hit menu button and save Enjoy DATA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
