Samsung galaxy a20 compatibility?

[jdboulanger]

My husband wants to switch to PM (I've been using PM since last year)

His phone is a Samsung Galaxy A20

Model SM-A205W

I am not very knowledgeable about cell phones, and the phone is not listed in the compatibility checker! 

Thanks for your help! 

[geopublic]

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@computergeek541 wrote:

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@geopublic wrote:

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@jdboulanger wrote:

My husband wants to switch to PM (I've been using PM since last year)

His phone is a Samsung Galaxy A20

Model SM-A205W

I am not very knowledgeable about cell phones, and the phone is not listed in the compatibility checker! 

Thanks for your help! 

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@jdboulanger  Any A20 Samsung purchased in North America will work on Public Mobile. 

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I haven't checked the specifications of every version availiable world-wide, but purchasing in North America doesn't ensure an appropriate variant. A seller could import a phone from anywhere.

As for this particular model of SM-A205W, this is a specific Canadian variant. In this day, Samsung wouldn't realease a Canadian-specific variant without it being compatible with Rogers, Bell, and Telus (and even Freedom, Videotron, Eastlink these days).

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@computergeek541  Purchasing in North America meaning from an authorized reseller location. (Not Kijiji or otherwise.)

[computergeek541]

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@geopublic wrote:

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@jdboulanger wrote:

My husband wants to switch to PM (I've been using PM since last year)

His phone is a Samsung Galaxy A20

Model SM-A205W

I am not very knowledgeable about cell phones, and the phone is not listed in the compatibility checker! 

Thanks for your help! 

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@jdboulanger  Any A20 Samsung purchased in North America will work on Public Mobile. 

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I haven't checked the specifications of every version availiable world-wide, but purchasing in North America doesn't ensure an appropriate variant. A seller could import a phone from anywhere.

As for this particular model of SM-A205W, this is a specific Canadian variant. In this day, Samsung wouldn't realease a Canadian-specific variant without it being compatible with Rogers, Bell, and Telus (and even Freedom, Videotron, Eastlink these days).

[gblackma]

@jdboulanger your husbands phone is 100% compatible. It has the required 3g and 4g LTE bands. 

https://www.phonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a20/sm-a205w/ . Make sure its unlocked and keep the account active if porting his number, the port will close it. 

Here's 4 articles on activation and porting and the Refer a friend reward  if you need them:

1. What you require to activate https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/what-you-need-to-activate
2.How to activate https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/activation-account-set-up
3.How to port https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/choose-your-phone-number
4. Refer a friend https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/the-refer-a-friend-reward

Stay safe. 

[Triguy]

It should be compatible according to these specs.  https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a20-9640.php

Make sure it is unlocked.

[Staliger · Accepted solution]

@jdboulanger Yes, the phone will work with PM. Don't worry. Make sure it is unlocked though.

[geopublic]

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@jdboulanger wrote:

My husband wants to switch to PM (I've been using PM since last year)

His phone is a Samsung Galaxy A20

Model SM-A205W

I am not very knowledgeable about cell phones, and the phone is not listed in the compatibility checker! 

Thanks for your help! 

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@jdboulanger  Any A20 Samsung purchased in North America will work on Public Mobile. 

[tabi159w]

The compatibility checker is out of date, but don't worry, your husband's phone is completely compatible with Public Mobile. Remember to refer your husband so he gets a $10 credit!