Using Samsung Galaxy S5 (SPRINT) SM-G900P Internationally


How to change the APN settings on the Samsung Galaxy S5 (SPRINT) and make it work internationally:

1. Request Sprint iDCS to do a UICC unlock for the device.

2. Once confirmation is received from iDCS go to your phone's settings.

3. Settings -> General -> System Update -> UICC Unlock

4. Press UICC Unlock

5. If successful it should say the profile has been updated.

6. Power off the device

7. Remove the Sprint SIM card and insert Foreign SIM card.

8.Power on the device and go to phone's settings.

9 Settings -> Connections -> More networks -> Mobile networks -> Network mode; now change the LTE/CDMA to GSM/UMTS (should automatically restart the device)

10. Once the device is back on; Settings -> Connections -> More networks -> Mobile networks -> Network operators; click on the + symbol on the top right corner now you can add a custom APN for your foreign network.

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33 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Nice guide :) What number must you dial to get support from sprint, for the UICC unlock?

    Cheers

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  2. UnknownAugust 1, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    hi there what is the number for customer suppor in order to obtain the UICC auth. or even better chat support maybe? thank you

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  3. UnknownOctober 3, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    How to unlock this device without sprint sim card?

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  4. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Can i unlock a G900P CDMA to use a GSM network,cheers

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:51 AM

      Its a long process.
      i will write all and send u a link.

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    2. UnknownOctober 4, 2015 at 9:53 AM

      I need help with this as well. Can you send me the process

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    3. UnknownOctober 4, 2015 at 9:54 AM

      I need help with this as well. Can you send me the process

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    4. UnknownOctober 6, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      What firmware are you running? If you are running lolipop 5.0.1 or higher the process is a little different since you CANNOT downgrade from this firmware version and the ssu.apk app does not work.

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    5. UnknownOctober 6, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      What firmware are you running? If you are running lolipop 5.0.1 or higher the process is a little different since you CANNOT downgrade from this firmware version and the ssu.apk app does not work.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    @ luis batistaAugust and Alejandro Lamothe
    You need to have an active account with Sprint, and with that just call in Customer Care they will direct you to the correct department. (most of the time...)

    @ Ivan Janjusevic
    You a Sprint SIM card for the UICC unlock but you do not need to be connected to the network. It works over WIFI.

    @ Gihan Mello
    Yes you can unlock it for GSM use but it does have limitation, especially when it comes to data connection. (Most likely 3G)

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  6. UnknownDecember 4, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Good day all, i recently bought a G900P locked to virgin mobile but when i go under Mobile Network/Preferred Network Mode i only see LTE/CDMA and CDMA i DON'T see the GSM option anywhere, is this normal, i thought this could have worked in both GSM and CDMA? Is this strictly a CDMA phone???

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    1. yurguisDecember 9, 2014 at 1:01 PM

      Hi, I have found the solution for this problem. I was in the same situation. Contact me to guide you, it is easy.

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    2. UnknownDecember 21, 2014 at 5:54 PM

      Ohhh that sounds great, could you please guide me, i would really appreciate it, thanks.

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    3. yurguisDecember 22, 2014 at 6:05 AM

      The easier way to make it work is to use this app http://d-h.st/492 on your rooted phone. Select Sprint and you are done. The phone will wipe your data so a backup is a must if there is something important for you.

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    4. UnknownDecember 22, 2014 at 7:43 PM

      niceeeee, thanks a million, worked like a charm. any idea how to get mobile data working now lol

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    5. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:22 PM

      hi there, i have a Galaxy S5 G900P which is from Sprint in the USA. I am using it in New Zealand. I have unlocked it and then it has has allowed me to use it for calling/txting by simply changing mobile networks to UMTS via the settings menu (my carrier is UMTS only, no GSM) which is great but I can not use data as I can not change the APN. can someone help? ideally i would like to flash a G900F rom onto it but i understand this is impossible?

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    6. UnknownJanuary 16, 2017 at 9:41 AM

      I have a Samsung Galaxy-S5 G900P from Sprint. How can I unlock it and use it in T-Mobile

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    all who want to unlcok their sprint locked s5 can email me adityakumardost@gmail.com

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    hi there, i have a Galaxy S5 G900P which is from Sprint in the USA. I am using it in New Zealand. I have unlocked it which has allowed me to use it for calling/txting by simply changing mobile networks to UMTS via the settings menu (my carrier is UMTS only, no GSM) which is great but I can not use data as I can not change the APN. can someone help? ideally i would like to flash a G900F rom onto it but i understand this is impossible?

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  9. UnknownFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    yurguis me puede ayudar tengo un sm-g900p quiero usar GSM en la banda 1900 ayuda

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    1. yurguisMay 13, 2015 at 4:55 AM

      descargate esto http://d-h.st/492 y ejecuta el apk en tu telefono ya rooteado

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    2. UnknownAugust 7, 2018 at 10:58 AM

      Amigo cual es el apk podrías pasarmela

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  10. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    To unlock your S5 Sprint, you must downgrade it to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 and unlock it with SSU

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  11. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    To unlock your S5 Sprint, you must downgrade it to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 and unlock it with SSU

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    1. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 3:05 PM

      How do i do that?? Help

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    2. AnonymousJune 1, 2015 at 12:22 AM

      http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/489071-tutorial-downgrade-samsung-galaxy-s5-5-0-4-4-kitkat.html

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  12. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    How do you do that?

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  13. UnknownDecember 27, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Hola tengo un Sm g900p
    Uso el telefono en el modo gsm/utms
    Pero no se me activa el roaming cuando salgo del pais
    Alguien sabe porque?
    Tengo plan con At&t mx para tener denal en Eua como en mexico.

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  14. shjeanpySeptember 22, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    Hello bro, I just need help because I have mistake with my S5 under battery it's G900F but with phone info it give information for G900P now Iupgrade it to MM6 and the IMEI have change to 9....at the place of 35.... when I restaure de daily rom that I have save before the phone give me thos issues RETOURN AND MENU KEYS DON'T WORK,CAMERA DON'T WORK and WHEN I MAKE A CALL THE PHONE RESTART. i understand that they make some modification in firmware to give it a look like G900F . I need help if I install stock rom G900P and what can I do to let the phone working like internationnal with GSM sim card, thanks in advance

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  15. UnknownNovember 11, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    Good day all, i recently bought a G900P locked to virgin mobile but when i go under Mobile Network/Preferred Network Mode i only see LTE/CDMA and CDMA i DON'T see the GSM option anywhere, is this normal, i thought this could have worked in both GSM and CDMA? Is this strictly a CDMA phone??? And my phone running 6.0.1

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2017 at 9:57 PM

      You can unlock your phone by paying a small fee to a sim unlocking website.

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