I got an AT&T SGH-i537 from E-Bay and need to unlock it. I originally purchased it unlocked, but had to send it in to Samsung for repairs and they sent me a replacement which is locked. Since it is still under warranty I do not want to root it just yet.
Can anyone recommend any good reputable cheap unlocking services?
Hey everyone, I am about to pay full retail price for the S5 through AT&T which means it will be unlocked.
Question is...any root method or exploits that work for the international version also apply to the AT&T model?
Nope, paying full price for an "Unlocked AT&T" model, means it's carrier unlocked, bootloader is still locked down on all AT&T branded S5's. If your paying full price and want root, you should just buy an unlocked T-Mobile version from somewhere like swappa.com, supports AT&T frequencies and the bootloader comes unlocked.
It would be nice if XDA had a "Glossary of Terms" in the wiki that explained terms that are used often like"bootloader unlocked" and "carrier unlocked". Maybe, it wouldn't make much difference, but the some words and terms are often confused and are explained again. It might be easier to just link to the glossary.
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Keep in mind the phones aren't usually unlocked (carrier unlocked) at the point of sale and you'll have to submit an unlock request once you've bought it.. As a side note, I highly recommend buying the T-Mobile version, as it's compatible with at&t and DOES have the bootloader unlocked by default. There's really no reason to buy the at&t version if you're buying at full price.
kevinco1 said:
Hey everyone, I am about to pay full retail price for the S5 through AT&T which means it will be unlocked.
Question is...any root method or exploits that work for the international version also apply to the AT&T model?
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If you are going to pay full price, just go to T-Mobile store and by the T-Mo version which comes with an unlocked bootloader and supports all AT&T frequencies, then just replace your back cover for an unbranded or at&T branded one.
the AT&T one will not get Root anytime soon.
Can anybody who have AT&T confirm this,i can't find it on Google or on XDA yet.I know some people's have AT&T Galaxy S6 already,does the bootloader lock? if it does i'm buying it from T-Mobile
zoeboy55 said:
Can anybody who have AT&T confirm this,i can't find it on Google or on XDA yet.I know some people's have AT&T Galaxy S6 already,does the bootloader lock? if it does i'm buying it from T-Mobile
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AT&T is locked. Go T-Mobile.
I was wondering if anyone sim unlocked their ATT Galaxy S6 for a decent price? I bought the phone at full retail price, but At&t keep telling me i need 6 months of gophone service to unlock it, which i think is BS. I would be grateful for PMs or replay to this thread, thanks.
I'm thinking about buying a Galxay S5. I have ATT. When I see one for sale "unlocked". Is that referring to the bootloader?
Can the ATT S5 be rooted?
Thanks!
Jep56 said:
I'm thinking about buying a Galxay S5. I have ATT. When I see one for sale "unlocked". Is that referring to the bootloader?
Can the ATT S5 be rooted?
Thanks!
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That would be referring to the SIM being unlocked. The AT&T S5 bootloader can not be unlocked at this time...maybe never. You can root it though, see the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=70011904