Question 1

Ok so it is unlocked but only works with Verizon??  How is that unlocked?  Why doesn't it work with Sprint or Consumers Cellular?

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The long and short of it is the software/firmware is locked. The phone hardware is capable of using running on most any network (look at the specifications) BUT the software is what locks it down to a specific carrier, i.e. modulation technique CDMA vs GSM vs HSPA.Yes, all carriers advertise the phones are factory unlocked, FOR VOICE, not data. After ALOT of discussion with Verizon, which vehemently denied they could unlock phone for data (blatant lie) pointed me to Samsung. Samsung in turn told me the phones are not locked from manufacturer, they are locked by the carriers and the carriers will not provide the unlock code. The Samsung agent  in passing mentioned Googling work arounds, such as rooting to resolve my dilemma. All this is happening while I am in Cordoba Argentina on a business trip. I trusted what Verizon said about being unlocked, my mistake.I was able to use my phone (Note 2) from Argentina up through Canada and most countries in between (including Venezuela) for voice. I had to root my phone and load my preferred ROM to have the data enabled. You get HSPA+, GSM and CDMA which are really country specific and sometimes region specific within the same country. With the new android version 4.2.x Verizon had locked down the bootloader so the ability bypass the factory ROM loads has effectively been removed.So, while technically correct the phone is unlocked (voice), real world it's not (data).

Question 2

Will this phone work with straight talk using verizon towers in us

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Did not work for me. See Straight Talk chat transcript below.Chelly : This is a CDMA device. Since it is unlocked, you are able to make a call. However, data and other features will not work because you are using a GSM SIM card. I tried to register your phone on a CDMA network, but it is not compatible.Chelly : In order for all the services to work, you need a GSM unlocked device or a CDMA compatible phone.You : do you have a different SIM card that will work?Chelly : No, I apologize.You : how is a CDMA device not CDMA compatible?Chelly : Not all CDMA devices are compatible with Straight Talk Wireless.Chelly : There are a number of reasons as to why a phone would not be eligible. Some are restrictions placed by the previous carrier, if there is a contract to be fulfilled, if the phones ownership is in dispute, the item was not scanned properly at the store.

Question 3

Original box and accesories included? can i use this with movistar in venezuela? thanks

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I would suggest buy refurbished g900a that will 100% work and has original box and accessories  also

Question 4

Hello, will this phone work with verizon in US?

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Yes. I bought one and I had as many questions as anyone. The phone works great on Verizon. 4G LTE service, 3G, and normal service

ASIN	B00LAEA84S
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Battery Capacity	2800 milliamp_hours
Battery Description	Lithium-Ion
Best Sellers Rank	#143,412 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #2,411 in Cell Phones
Biometric Security Feature	Fingerprint Recognition
Brand	Samsung
Camera Description	16 MP
Camera Flash	LED
Cellular Technology	LTE
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Verizon
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Connector Type	3.5mm Jack
Customer Reviews	3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (475)
Display Pixel Density	2135 pixels_per_inch
Display Resolution Maximum	1080 x 1920
Display Type	AMOLED
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum	128 GB
Form Factor	Smartphone
Frame Rate	30 fps
Front Photo Sensor Resolution	2 mp
GPS Geotagging Functionality	True
Headphones Jack	3.5 mm
Human-Interface Input	Touchscreen
Item Dimensions	5.59 x 0.31 x 2.85 inches
Item Weight	5.11 ounces
Manufacturer	UnAssigned
Memory Storage Capacity	16 GB
Model Series	Samsung Galaxy S
Number of Front Cameras	1
Number of Rear Facing Cameras	1
Operating System	Android 4.4
Optical Sensor Resolution	16 mp
Phone Talk Time	29 hours
Processor Series	Snapdragon
Processor Speed	2.5 GHz
RAM Memory Installed	2 GB
Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution	16 mp
Refresh Rate	60
Resolution	1080 x 1920
SIM Card Slot Count	Single SIM
Screen Size	5.1 inches
Shooting Modes	Custom
Sim Card Size	Nano
UPC	701748196863
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Resolution	4k
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Wireless Network Technology	Wi-Fi
Wireless Provider	Verizon

Galaxy S5 G900V Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone w/ 16MP Camera - Black - Verizon

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