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[Q] MOTO X buying from US

Hi
Iam about o buy a MOTO X with GSM Unlocked provided by NET10 Carrier in US. will this mobile work with my vodafone carrier in INDIA.
Expected answers in a day
thanks in Advance

From what I've been reading, the X from net10 is the XT1053 GSM Unlocked version,. It is SIM unlocked and should be bootloader unlockable.
If that is true, then similar to the GSM Unlocked XT1053 and Developer Edition XT1053, the Net10 X will support the following frequencies...
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ : 850/900/ AWS/1900/2100 MHz with HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps (B5/B8/B4/B2/B1)
LTE: 700/AWS/1900MHz (B17/B4/B2)
If your carrier uses those, then the phone will work. If you've seen threads talking about the USA Dev Edition, or GSM Unlocked Edition being used in India, then it will work.
This thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/moto-x-indian-thread-pricing-t2662264 seems to indicate the XT1052 is being sold/used in India... Based on Wikipedia, the XT1052 supports different LTE bands, and there is a slight difference in the UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ support.

KidJoe said:
From what I've been reading, the X from net10 is the XT1053 GSM Unlocked version,. It is SIM unlocked and should be bootloader unlockable.
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Not doubting you, but do you have source for this? Everything I've been reading has left the model number out. If it is an XT1053, that would be awesome, but I don't want to buy the phone and find out it has Net10 firmware on it.

sudocode said:
Not doubting you, but do you have source for this? Everything I've been reading has left the model number out. If it is an XT1053, that would be awesome, but I don't want to buy the phone and find out it has Net10 firmware on it.
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Sorry, I thought this AndroidPolice article said the model -> http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/07/09/deal-alert-moto-x-on-net-10-is-299-100-off-until-july-16th/
but apparently it was discussion in the comments... does not appear confirmed.
THe Moto Maker web site calls it GSM Unlocked includes Net10 Wireless SIM... hence the speculation its the same XT1053 GSM Unlocked but includes a Net10 sim rather than T-Mobile.

I may just take a chance on ordering it, and if it isn't an XT1053 i'll just return it for a refund.

Any update on this? Want to get one for tmobile.
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I ordered one and will let you all know. I live in Colorado so hopefully it comes quick from Texas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
Questions go in the Q&A section.

For what its worth... Found this just now on Motorolas Twitter.
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Got my moto today, Confirmed that it's a xt1053.

Came with 4.4.3. If I unlock the boot loader is there a root method available for 4.4.3?
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dobbs3x said:
Came with 4.4.3. If I unlock the boot loader is there a root method available for 4.4.3?
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Only towel root as far as i know....and don't think it works right without pie.
I might be wrong, never needed any of it. Lol
And you can't downgrade....but you probably know that. ?

I was able to flash twrp via fastboot and then install supersu no problem and now rooted.
KJ said:
Only towel root as far as i know....and don't think it works right without pie.
I might be wrong, never needed any of it. Lol
And you can't downgrade....but you probably know that. ?
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dobbs3x said:
I was able to flash twrp via fastboot and then install supersu no problem and now rooted.
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So you were able to get the unlock code from the official moto website? If so, that is great news!
Some of us were wondering if net10 would allow moto to give the codes out for phones purchased as 'net10' phones, since most of domestic carriers don't allow it (exception being t-mobile).

samwathegreat said:
So you were able to get the unlock code from the official moto website? If so, that is great news!
Some of us were wondering if net10 would allow moto to give the codes out for phones purchased as 'net10' phones, since most of domestic carriers don't allow it (exception being t-mobile).
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Yes I was able to get the unlock code. Also of interesting note is the first pamphlet inside the moto x box was a quick instruction on how to activate the phone and it had tmobile information and numbers to call haha.

dobbs3x said:
I was able to flash twrp via fastboot and then install supersu no problem and now rooted.
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My bad... I was distracted when I replied....missed the unlocked bootloader part. Lol
Don't mind me. [emoji43]

I also had to make a trip to T-Mobile to get a nano Sim card since my note 3 used micro Sim card and wouldn't fit obviously. Anyone wanna by a brand new unopened net 10 Sim lol.

dobbs3x said:
I also had to make a trip to T-Mobile to get a nano Sim card since my note 3 used micro Sim card and wouldn't fit obviously. Anyone wanna by a brand new unopened net 10 Sim lol.
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Just FYI, you can use scissors to cut any size SIM down to micro or nano (I've done it successfully multiple times). There is a lady at the mall kiosk that does exactly that (doesn't even use one of the SIM-Cutting machines that you can get on Amazon for only a few bucks...) LOL! And she charges $10 to do it!! haha

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Just FYI, you can use scissors to cut any size SIM down to micro or nano (I've done it successfully multiple times). There is a lady at the mall kiosk that does exactly that (doesn't even use one of the SIM-Cutting machines that you can get on Amazon for only a few bucks...) LOL! And she charges $10 to do it!! haha
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Hmm, never even crossed my mind to try that. I paid 9.99 for it at the T-Mobile store so not too bad, but yes, free is better.

Verizon IMEI

Is anyone trying to get their Nexus 6 that was purchased somewhere else into the Verizon database? As I understand it you cannot install HD voice calling unless it is recognized in their database. Does anyone know anything about this and has anyone tried to get Verizon to add it in their Nexus 6?

dalegg said:
Is anyone trying to get their Nexus 6 that was purchased somewhere else into the Verizon database? As I understand it you cannot install HD voice calling unless it is recognized in their database. Does anyone know anything about this and has anyone tried to get Verizon to add it in their Nexus 6?
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Never contact verizon to get it to work I have hd calling on my device and it works. I currently my device to be removed from the white list. They filled a form out. I should hear by sunday

Just add it to your account and you are fine.
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I suppose it would be nice to have a real verizon device in the database but it's not super important to me.
Sent from my Nexus 6

dalegg said:
Is anyone trying to get their Nexus 6 that was purchased somewhere else into the Verizon database? As I understand it you cannot install HD voice calling unless it is recognized in their database. Does anyone know anything about this and has anyone tried to get Verizon to add it in their Nexus 6?
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Working fine here. I'd rather Verizon NOT know what I am running! :good:

dalegg said:
Is anyone trying to get their Nexus 6 that was purchased somewhere else into the Verizon database? As I understand it you cannot install HD voice calling unless it is recognized in their database. Does anyone know anything about this and has anyone tried to get Verizon to add it in their Nexus 6?
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According to Verizon Tier 2 tech support and a ticket they put in on my behalf, non-Verizon nexus 6 devices won't be allowed in their database because of a claimed lack of security of the devices that don't have their firmware/software. The ticket was intended to add my device to their database and was denied. I have my phone working again because of a particularly helpful member of their tier 2 support team last night, but it isn't properly recognized and the connection is somewhat flaky. I was told I'd have to return my motorola device (which isn't possible due to return policy) and buy one from Verizon for it to work. <--Not happening unless they give me the Verizon phone for free and leave me month to month. Motorola device protection is much better anyway.
Be careful calling them with the device should you choose to. Mine was flagged immediately after/ during a call to resolve a billing dispute.
I suppose it's possible this will all be fixed when the store launch of the Nexus 6 is complete.
I'm looking for possible real solutions myself...

That's the thing with Verizon and nexus devices. They have complete control over what is allowed on their network. Main reason cdma nexus are few and far between. Not a whole lot you can do really. It is their call.

I was using a Sprint Nexus until VZ released theirs. I was able to add the HD calling on my account but at the time it did no good because it was rocking 5.0. As far as it looked on paper my non VZ device would've worked had it had the option to allow it on the phone which 5.1 does. YMMV..

chuckbax said:
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I'm looking for possible real solutions myself...
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A solution to what? Putting a non Verizon device on the Verizon database? If so. Why?
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DebianDog said:
A solution to what? Putting a non Verizon device on the Verizon database? If so. Why?
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According to tier 2 tech support the phone won't properly activate if the imei isn't in their database.

chuckbax said:
According to tier 2 tech support the phone won't properly activate if the imei isn't in their database.
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Thats why you use a secondary device to activate the sim then put sim in nexus

the_rooter said:
Thats why you use a secondary device to activate the sim then put sim in nexus
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That worked the first time just fine. Now tech support has to do something on their end to make it work that way. luckily the last person I spoke with from tech support was willing to do that for me.

chuckbax said:
That worked the first time just fine. Now tech support has to do something on their end to make it work that way. luckily the last person I spoke with from tech support was willing to do that for me.
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Please explain

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I received my N6 02/19 from Motorola and activated it with the cut microsim from my GS3. The phone worked fine until 03/16 when I called *611 with a billing problem. Immediately following that phone call my phone was no longer activated. It brought up the "Please log into network" message. Since the phone was available from Verizon at that point I thought (silly me) that they would be able to just activate it. It's a Nexus, why should it matter where it came from? They tried activating it over the phone and it wouldn't work. I suspect on the call with customer service they picked up the problem and it kicked the phone. I spoke with Motorola, Google, and Verzion multiple times trying to correct the issue. Verizon tech support was aware all along. One party submitted a support ticket to add my IMEI to their database and that request was denied because of some crap about "security" with the non verizon version. I got that information in a voicemail, so I called back to demand a solution since the phone worked. That tier 2 support person was more saavy that the others I had spoken with and forced the activation. I tried all the troubleshooting steps anyone had to offer and none of them worked. The phone doesn't show up on our account even if you look online. I really just want the phone to work and not have to fuss with changing carriers, because I will if I have to. That threat didn't seem to phase them. The only measure I haven't tried is a fresh sim.

chuckbax said:
I received my N6 02/19 from Motorola and activated it with the cut microsim from my GS3. The phone worked fine until 03/16 when I called *611 with a billing problem. Immediately following that phone call my phone was no longer activated. It brought up the "Please log into network" message. Since the phone was available from Verizon at that point I thought (silly me) that they would be able to just activate it. It's a Nexus, why should it matter where it came from? They tried activating it over the phone and it wouldn't work. I suspect on the call with customer service they picked up the problem and it kicked the phone. I spoke with Motorola, Google, and Verzion multiple times trying to correct the issue. Verizon tech support was aware all along. One party submitted a support ticket to add my IMEI to their database and that request was denied because of some crap about "security" with the non verizon version. I got that information in a voicemail, so I called back to demand a solution since the phone worked. That tier 2 support person was more saavy that the others I had spoken with and forced the activation. I tried all the troubleshooting steps anyone had to offer and none of them worked. The phone doesn't show up on our account even if you look online. I really just want the phone to work and not have to fuss with changing carriers, because I will if I have to. That threat didn't seem to phase them. The only measure I haven't tried is a fresh sim.
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Did u make any changes to account when u called for billing information?

chuckbax said:
According to tier 2 tech support the phone won't properly activate if the imei isn't in their database.
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I think you are being BS'ed . I received my Nexus 6 about a month ago took it to the Verizon store they stuck in a SIM card and activated it.
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the_rooter said:
Did u make any changes to account when u called for billing information?
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Yes, they screwed up our account when I added international voice and data for a four day trip to Canada.

chuckbax said:
Yes, they screwed up our account when I added international voice and data for a four day trip to Canada.
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Your going to need a new sim. What is going to happen is if u have a unreconignzed device on your verizon account and u make changes like data/calling it wont reconignze the device. Take ur g3 in get a new sim, cut that down and then put it in the nexus and it will work. never make changes to verizon account with unreconignzed device. U need to have a verizon brand phone to make changes and then swap the sim back over.

chuckbax said:
Yes, they screwed up our account when I added international voice and data for a four day trip to Canada.
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Tell them to give you a new Nexus and they can have your old one. Problem solved.
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DebianDog said:
Tell them to give you a new Nexus and they can have your old one. Problem solved.
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That wont solve anything but falling for verizons ploy. I doubt they do it anyways. He just needs a new sim

DebianDog said:
Tell them to give you a new Nexus and they can have your old one. Problem solved.
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I'm not so sure they'd be agreeable to that, but I'm open to it.

Will I be able to use the T-Mobile version of the S6 on AT&T?

Granted, I think I would have to wait 40 days in order to switch over. Anyway to bypass that? I could have sworn I read somewhere that carriers have to unlock phones now if the customer demands it? Not sure.

You will have to have it unlocked which is now legal. I have used several tmobile phones on att with no issue. I ordered a tmobile model for att. We shall see..
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It uses all of the AT&T bands though, correct? I just read on their site that it has to be used with a line for 40 days. So hopefully that's not the case.

Worst case you can have one of those unlock sites do it.
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Found this...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6/499300-s6-radio-frequency-support-us-carriers.html
Seems like it supports the right stuff. Wikipedia says At&t uses 2, 4 and 17
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks

How do updates work if you have an unlocked TMo S6 on AT&T?
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rjayflo said:
How do updates work if you have an unlocked TMo S6 on AT&T?
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when tmobile updates the phone, youll get the update. simple.
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verks said:
You will have to have it unlocked which is now legal. I have used several tmobile phones on att with no issue. I ordered a tmobile model for att. We shall see..
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im on the same boat. ordered the s6 edge from tmobile because i know it works with all tmobile and att bands, (also has unlocked bootloader) but will need to unlock it asap. i can do third party unlocks but ive yet to find one for the s6 :-// let me know if you find anything. I'll be using it on cricket wireless (AT&T)

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You will have to have it unlocked which is now legal. I have used several tmobile phones on att with no issue. I ordered a tmobile model for att. We shall see..
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How did you order a T-Mobile one for AT&T? The pre order website seems to be trying to make me do jump and sign up for post paid...
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Same here. I ordered a T-Mobile S6 for the unlocked bootloader to use on AT&T. I'm finding a lot of conflicting reports about getting them to SIM unlock it right away. Officially, it says that I have to wait 40 days (I had to sign up for a plan to get the phone), but what if I simply cancel the plan right away? What if I tell them that I need to use it overseas for work? Will they make an exception? I paid for the phone outright. I own it. I should be able to use it wherever I want.
Does anyone know how long it typically takes a third party unlocking site to have a new phone available for SIM unlocking?
Really hoping I can get it unlocked for my AT&T SIM right away. It would suck to not be able to use the phone for a while.

greyhulk said:
Same here. I ordered a T-Mobile S6 for the unlocked bootloader to use on AT&T. I'm finding a lot of conflicting reports about getting them to SIM unlock it right away. Officially, it says that I have to wait 40 days (I had to sign up for a plan to get the phone), but what if I simply cancel the plan right away? What if I tell them that I need to use it overseas for work? Will they make an exception? I paid for the phone outright. I own it. I should be able to use it wherever I want.
Does anyone know how long it typically takes a third party unlocking site to have a new phone available for SIM unlocking?
Really hoping I can get it unlocked for my AT&T SIM right away. It would suck to not be able to use the phone for a while.
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I'm thinking about doing the exact same thing because most likely AT&T will have a lock bootlader. As you can see in the pic capture from someone with the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S6 in hand included is an app to unlock the device.

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I'm thinking about doing the exact same thing because most likely AT&T will have a lock bootlader. As you can see in the pic capture from someone with the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S6 in hand included is an app to unlock the device.
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There is an app, but you still have to be eligible. The app checks your account before allowing it. So, if there is a mandatory 40 wait and your account is brand new, it will fail.

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There is an app, but you still have to be eligible. The app checks your account before allowing it. So, if there is a mandatory 40 wait and your account is brand new, it will fail.
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Damn...

So those are all the pre-installed Tmo apps on the S6?
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Are there any other Galaxy S6 models that'll work better than the T-mobile version? I'm planning to get service from Cricket (which is AT&T), never with Tmobile.
I was thinking of getting an international version later, so it's completely carrier bloat free, but I don't know if those will work on AT&T's LTE.
I had a AT&T Note 3 and hated that it was a AT&T version. Crappy software and crappy slow updates, locked down bootloader. So now I'm looking at Tmobile version like the rest of you guys, but that too looks like there might be some unwanted carrier bloat.
What happens when AT&T or Cricket starts HD Voice feature?

I'm with you on ATT, they suck. Can someone confirm if you buy a S6 outright from T-mobile that you can unlock the phone via safeunlockcode.com right away without putting the phone on contact with t-mobile for 40 days?
I might just wait until they show up in stores and buy one outright if that is the case and put it on ATT then.

jackal2001 said:
I'm with you on ATT, they suck. Can someone confirm if you buy a S6 outright from T-mobile that you can unlock the phone via safeunlockcode.com right away without putting the phone on contact with t-mobile for 40 days?
I might just wait until they show up in stores and buy one outright if that is the case and put it on ATT then.
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Mine arrives tomorrow. I'll report back. If they give me any grief, I intend to threaten to cancel my new service (which I'm going to do anyway) and send the phone back. I paid full price for it and it's no good to me locked.

I didn't see an option to pay full price but I didn't get that far on the T-Mobile website.
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Will I be able to use the T-Mobile version of the S6 on AT&T?
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I didn't see an option to pay full price but I didn't get that far on the T-Mobile website.
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I did "no credit check" and had to pay a $50 deposit and add subscribe to service. It was the only way. But I paid retail price for the phone.

Seems like a waste of money if you lose that deposit and have to cancel service , etc
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Seems like a waste of money if you lose that deposit and have to cancel service , etc
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It's basically just $50 extra. Because the deposit just covers the first month of service. And if i cancel immediately, they may just refund me. Not sure how it works with them. Verizon lets you buy devices outright without jumping through all these hoops. Not sure why T-Mobile is so difficult.
All I know is: I need root, which means I need an unlocked bootloader, which means that this is my only option with full LTE support. The Korean models usually only support 1 AT&T band.

T Mobile unlock app

I bought my device from Samsung direct a TMO version. Attempted to use the unlock app on the phone but received the following message.
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easy, just unlocked mine the other day. I messaged t mobile through twitter, gave them the imei, my email and phone number. make sure you tell them you purchased a t mobile variant through Samsung to save yourself some time. you also have to your t mobile sim card in the device. after they verify all your info, he will put in the unlock request and will tell you after 72 hours, go back into the unlock, click permanently unlock and you'll be good. it took a little over 24 hours and it let me unlock

Limeybastard said:
I bought my device from Samsung direct a TMO version. Attempted to use the unlock app on the phone but received the following message.
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I believe you have to have the phone on TMO's network for at least 40 days whether you've paid for the phone outright or not.

black96ss said:
easy, just unlocked mine the other day. I messaged t mobile through twitter, gave them the imei, my email and phone number. make sure you tell them you purchased a t mobile variant through Samsung to save yourself some time. you also have to your t mobile sim card in the device. after they verify all your info, he will put in the unlock request and will tell you after 72 hours, go back into the unlock, click permanently unlock and you'll be good. it took a little over 24 hours and it let me unlock
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So does one use the unlock app or not?
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Normally you have to have the device paid in full, then be on the network for 3days.
If that does not work once youve done that. Give the 611 number a call and they will email you a code in about 2 days

xile6 said:
Normally you have to have the device paid in full, then be on the network for 3days.
If that does not work once youve done that. Give the 611 number a call and they will email you a code in about 2 days
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Here's the kicker, device is a tmo device but purchased from Samsung direct.
EDIT., not much of a kicker, really. sorry.
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Follow post 2. I've unlocked my Samsung bought s8 plus this way and planning to do it with my Samsung.com bought note 8
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Don't waste your time calling them. I called more than 4 times. First time they send me to Samsung, that of course didn't work, called couple times more got nowhere, last time I called they "confirmed with tech support, the phone is unlocked before shipped from factory for sure", it is not. Anyhow, I finally broke down and reactivated my old tweeter account and tweeted from my phone's tmobile application and that finally seemed to work, should have it unlocked in 3 days and as soon as that's done, will unlock my wife's phone as well. But there is a price to pay: Already got few spam e-mails from tweeter and since I activated tmobile program on my phone, I can't shut that program down and leaves some permanent message in notification area that can't be erased and uses my battery. I'm going to have to clean all this up after the phone is unlocked. It seems tweeter is the only way to do it, but process itself was painless.

pete4k said:
Don't waste your time calling them. I called more than 4 times. First time they send me to Samsung, that of course didn't work, called couple times more got nowhere, last time I called they "confirmed with tech support, the phone is unlocked before shipped from factory for sure", it is not. Anyhow, I finally broke down and reactivated my old tweeter account and tweeted from my phone's tmobile application and that finally seemed to work, should have it unlocked in 3 days and as soon as that's done, will unlock my wife's phone as well. But there is a price to pay: Already got few spam e-mails from tweeter and since I activated tmobile program on my phone, I can't shut that program down and leaves some permanent message in notification area that can't be erased and uses my battery. I'm going to have to clean all this up after the phone is unlocked. It seems tweeter is the only way to do it, but process itself was painless.
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Are you talking about the tmobile app? Because the unlock app doesn't leave a notification. Go into the tmo app settings and simply turn off the constant notifications for data.
Also any emails you get from Twitter have nothing to do with the whole process, you could do the same thing over the phone but twitter is essentially a bypass for the first tier of support.

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I believe you have to have the phone on TMO's network for at least 40 days whether you've paid for the phone outright or not.
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That's exactly what they told me. But the problem was if my wife had already had it on her line for 2 months. I'm still waiting for the unlock

DAD12345 said:
That's exactly what they told me. But the problem was if my wife had already had it on her line for 2 months. I'm still waiting for the unlock
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Yeah other people here are unlocked right now so I think that line they feed is BS

It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any othee way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?

zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any othee way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any othee way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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Contact T-Mobile to have it unlock(Free) or paid unlock service.

koolboyztn said:
Contact T-Mobile to have it unlock(Free) or paid unlock service.
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I have a feeling he is going to have to jump through hoops. He bought someones BOGO and it isn't paid off. He is going to have to wait until that guy pays it off and he's going to have to become a prepaid customer before T-Mobile will unlock the device. An unlock service won't be able to get you an unlock without the device being paid off. I suggest he return it after checking T-Mobile IMEI checker to see if there is a balance and there is one.
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When the 40 days are up. and request for a permanent unlock, does that remove the t-mobile logo when boot?

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When the 40 days are up. and request for a permanent unlock, does that remove the t-mobile logo when boot?
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No it does not.
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Tidbits said:
I have a feeling he is going to have to jump through hoops. He bought someones BOGO and it isn't paid off. He is going to have to wait until that guy pays it off and he's going to have to become a prepaid customer before T-Mobile will unlock the device. An unlock service won't be able to get you an unlock without the device being paid off. I suggest he return it after checking T-Mobile IMEI checker to see if there is a balance and there is one.
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if your friend really need the phone to be unlocked then, paid unlock service is only choice but it's will costly right now due to this is new model, around $100 to $150 last time i checked.

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if your friend really need the phone to be unlocked then, paid unlock service is only choice but it's will costly right now due to this is new model, around $100 to $150 last time i checked.
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If there is a balance or marked stolen unlock services will not work.
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i got mine through swappa and messeged them on facebook, my approval was made within hours to unlock via tmo app.. let em know your going to travel ☺

Note 9 unlocked version or Sprint version?

Was wondering is there any benefits or cons of buying Sprint n9 or unlocked n9 both from Samsung USA directly?
It's my understanding that Sprint automatically unlocks devices after 50 days of service. If I buy an unlocked n9 from Samsung directly then I'd have to buy a sim card too for upgrade purposes from a note 8.
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If you fully purchase the phone from Sprint, it's supposed to be 50 days, and it's not automatic. You have to call and wait for it to be cleared. If you buy it from Samsung unlocked, it comes unlocked immediately. That seems the better way to go to me, if your going to put up all the money up front any way.

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If you fully purchase the phone from Sprint, it's supposed to be 50 days, and it's not automatic. You have to call and wait for it to be cleared. If you buy it from Samsung unlocked, it comes unlocked immediately. That seems the better way to go to me, if your going to put up all the money up front any way.
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If I buy the Sprint branded from Samsung directly surely it will be locked ?
I bought my t mobile N8 from Samsung directly last year and it was locked and had to be unlocked via t mobile for me to able to use it on Sprint currently.
Also on a side note, t mobile had to contact Samsung before they could unlock my t mobile device , because the IMEI wasn't on t mobiles database. Even though it was a t mobile note 8.
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Was wondering is there any benefits or cons of buying Sprint n9 or unlocked n9 both from Samsung USA directly?
It's my understanding that Sprint automatically unlocks devices after 50 days of service. If I buy an unlocked n9 from Samsung directly then I'd have to buy a sim card too for upgrade purposes from a note 8.
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Sprint doesn't unlock device after 50 days of use. They will only unlock after the device is paid off. I had my S7E for over a year and a half and its still locked up. Not only that, Sprint is one of the worst in terms of customer service so I will be leaving them shortly. I ordered a blue unlocked Note 9 from Samsung which I'll be using instead of the S7E. The S7E I will pay off the remaining balance and trade it in to Samsung for the credit.

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Sprint doesn't unlock device after 50 days of use. They will only unlock after the device is paid off. I had my S7E for over a year and a half and its still locked up. Not only that, Sprint is one of the worst in terms of customer service so I will be leaving them shortly. I ordered a blue unlocked Note 9 from Samsung which I'll be using instead of the S7E. The S7E I will pay off the remaining balance and trade it in to Samsung for the credit.
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Thing that concerns me about the unlocked version is volte and vvm not working with Sprint. I'm going by previous posts from Sprint users who bought an unlocked note8 from Samsung USA directly.
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Thing that concerns me about the unlocked version is volte and vvm not working with Sprint. I'm going by previous posts from Sprint users who bought an unlocked note8 from Samsung USA directly.
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With sprint, you will not be getting volte anyway. I'm certainly not getting internet connection when I'm on a call with my S7E. It's some bs if you ask me. When I initially found out about this switching over from T-Mobile (I was with Tmo for 10+years) I was shocked. I do not use sprint vvm as I have google voice but I heard you can download that separately.

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With sprint, you will not be getting volte anyway. I'm certainly not getting internet connection when I'm on a call with my S7E. It's some bs if you ask me. When I initially found out about this switching over from T-Mobile (I was with Tmo for 10+years) I was shocked. I do not use sprint vvm as I have google voice but I heard you can download that separately.
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But I heard they will be rolling it out in September.
I also ported to Sprint from t mobile a few months ago.
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They have unlocked my two Note 8s automatically but I had bought both outright.
Also they do have volte which is active on my Note 8s and hope to have on my Note 9s.
Thought I would provide some correct information.

Itchiee said:
They have unlocked my two Note 8s automatically but I had bought both outright.
Also they do have volte which is active on my Note 8s and hope to have on my Note 9s.
Thought I would provide some correct information.
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Is this something you're getting because you rooted? My Sprint S7E has no internet while on call. Things like google maps will stop working in online mode, I can't check the internet nor check gmail while on a call. I called sprint only to find out they do not offer simultaneous voice and internet. So i'm not sure how you're getting it. I will check again after writing this message to see if sprint somehow turned that function on.
EDIT: Nope, still no internet while on call. Either your Note 8 has something my S7E doesn't have or you're on wifi and you just weren't aware? Like I said Sprint told me they do not have this feature so i'm not sure how you're getting it. Thought I would provide some correct information

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Is this something you're getting because you rooted? My Sprint S7E has no internet while on call. Things like google maps will stop working in online mode, I can't check the internet nor check gmail while on a call. I called sprint only to find out they do not offer simultaneous voice and internet. So i'm not sure how you're getting it. I will check again after writing this message to see if sprint somehow turned that function on.
EDIT: Nope, still no internet while on call. Either your Note 8 has something my S7E doesn't have or you're on wifi and you just weren't aware? Like I said Sprint told me they do not have this feature so i'm not sure how you're getting it. Thought I would provide some correct information
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I think he's talking about the calling plus feature which currently let's you use voice and data if also connected to wifi and mobile data.
I doubt calling plus will work in the unlocked version which I'm getting.
I pulled the trigger and ordered an unlocked version. Stupid me, paying $600 ( after trade in) for stereo speakers and 20% bigger battery. Now I'll have to order a new sim card and do imei change via my Sprint dashboard when I receive the n9.
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I think he's talking about the calling plus feature which currently let's you use voice and data if also connected to wifi and mobile data.
I doubt calling plus will work in the unlocked version which I'm getting.
I pulled the trigger and ordered an unlocked version. Stupid me, paying $600 ( after trade in) for stereo speakers and 20% bigger battery. Now I'll have to order a new sim card and do imei change via my Sprint dashboard when I receive the n9.
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Yeah, as I mentioned, if you're on wifi it'll definitely let you use the internet while on a call. By the way, I'm in the same shoe I ordered a Note 9 unlocked from Samsung to use on sprint for the next few months before I switch. Why the next few months? because while I'll pay off the S7E, the BOGO S7E won't be paid out fully until 2 full years.

We're in the same boat.
I'm assuming I need a new sim card as I've learned that I cannot merely swap the note 8 Sprint card into the unlocked note 9 when it arrives. Any tips?
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Yeah, as I mentioned, if you're on wifi it'll definitely let you use the internet while on a call. By the way, I'm in the same shoe I ordered a Note 9 unlocked from Samsung to use on sprint for the next few months before I switch. Why the next few months? because while I'll pay off the S7E, the BOGO S7E won't be paid out fully until 2 full years.
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Limeybastard said:
We're in the same boat.
I'm assuming I need a new sim card as I've learned that I cannot merely swap the note 8 Sprint card into the unlocked note 9 when it arrives. Any tips?
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It'll be my first unlocked phone so It'll be a first for me. I'll keep you posted through pm.

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It'll be my first unlocked phone so It'll be a first for me. I'll keep you posted through pm.
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Again, same here. Lol.
Where are you getting the Sprint sim card from? It's different version model sim that was used for the Note 8.
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Again, same here. Lol.
Where are you getting the Sprint sim card from? It's different version model sim that was used for the Note 8.
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I'd imagine just walking into one of the stores for one.

I ordered from twigby, as I'm doing an imei swap via the Sprint online dashboard. Don't want any escuses for them to charge me an upgrade and change my current Kickstart plan.
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I'd imagine just walking into one of the stores for one.
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no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.
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Itchiee said:
no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.
anyway i hope your unlocked works like this but might not until they switch it on for everyone. View attachment 4576177View attachment 4576178
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It must be a new thing with the Note 8.0 and forward. It's not available to the S7E.

Itchiee said:
no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.
anyway i hope your unlocked works like this but might not until they switch it on for everyone. View attachment 4576177View attachment 4576178
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Tried that was flakey as hell.
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i thought most samsungs in the us are unlocked?
from my s7 to note/s9, they were unlocked from verizon, i woulf figure the same with Sprint