topic Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon? in XZ Series

Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

Jonnytsunami1 — Sun, 28 May 2017 22:53:02 GMT

Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

Uliwooly — Sun, 28 May 2017 22:59:59 GMT

Only big red (Verizon) can answer that question, my opinion, it won't, the Xperia XZs, XZ Premium were just announced and about to be released, but since Verizon is a CDMA network I doubt it'll happen; perhaps AT&T or T-Mobile.

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 17:18:52 GMT

As I am sure you know by now, no it is not sanctioned by Verizon. However... I have the xz premium and am currently on their LTE+ network. It is possible. DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

Jonnytsunami1 — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 17:30:17 GMT

How did u get it to work on their network?

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:17:58 GMT

It wasn't easy and it was a very fickle process. However, now that I have gone through the butt pain of getting it done, it should be much easier for someone else. I will post the forums that I used and more info tonight. Right now isn't a good time. Oh, and I still haven't figured out VoLTE yet... So there's still not a great option for me to receive calls and texts. Was working with Google hangouts/dialer/voice, but the whole thing was weird and I didn't want to pay to port my number. Perhaps I should just select a number they give me and verify it works.

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 07:12:09 GMT

I haven't forgotten you.. I'm just looking for the info again but it appears it is on my laptop.

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

Pentagen — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 19:25:39 GMT

A Verizon Wireless-co-branded Xperia XZ Premium is unlikely. The last Sony Mobile phone sold by Verizon Wireless was the Xperia Z3V, which was released three years ago. (An Xperia Z4V was announced, but never released.) Add to that, Sony Mobile has not made carrier-specific phones for United States mobile carriers since the T-Mobile USA Xperia Z3 and the Verizon Wireless Xperia Z3V and it's even more unlikely.

I am surprised that someone was apparently able to get an unlocked Xperia XZ Premium to work on Verizon Wireless. I suppose this means that anyone might get it to work with enough effort, but it is quite a bit more effort than getting that same phone to work on a GSM carrier like AT&T or T-Mobile USA.

Also, keep in mind that even if you are able to get an Xperia XZ Premium to work on Verizon Wireless, you will need to be in an area with LTE coverage. CDMA-only areas will get no service because the Xperia XZ Premium has no CDMA hardware. (And no Wi-Fi calling either.)

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:31:19 GMT

I don't know about the rest of the country, but in SC you are better off finding a four leaf clover than a spot with no LTE coverage. So, lack of CDMA does not bother me. But if I can't find a voip that supports both talk and sms while porting my old number... Then yes, switching to T-mobile may be the better option.

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:32:00 GMT

And why do you say no wifi calling?

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

Pentagen — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:55:03 GMT

There is no option in the unlocked Xperia XZ Premium's settings for Wi-Fi calling. Other than non-standard ways of making calls (like Skype or Google Hangouts), all calls on an unlocked Xperia XZ Premium can only be done via cellular.

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:34:09 GMT

It is in the dialer hidden menu. *#*#4636#*#*. My problem is that I cannot get these toggles to stay activated. Until then, I feel like I cannot give up on the possibility of it yet.

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

MpV35 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:40:25 GMT

https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/help/verizon-volte-marshmallow-t3266141/page3

This is a good read for the basic info behind the theory of getting a Sony phone on Verizon. Unfortunately, it's a bit dated. Will post more when I find them

Re: Will the xz premium be availible for verizon?

mongol — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:42:28 GMT

Hi MPV35, I just got a XZ Premium and trying to make it work on verizon. could you please share more details regarding how to successfully make it work? I'm in a very sad mood... Much appreciation!