Carrier Unlocking NON US Nexus 6 - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys Telenor Sweden has offered me a pretty good deal on the nexus 6 and I was thinking about getting the phone. But the contract interest my wife more than me, so I thought ill give her the simcard and unlock the phone to use with my tele2 simcard. Is it possible to carrier unlock the nexus 6 ? Any help would be awesome

PokerPlayer said:
Hi guys Telenor Sweden has offered me a pretty good deal on the nexus 6 and I was thinking about getting the phone. But the contract interest my wife more than me, so I thought ill give her the simcard and unlock the phone to use with my tele2 simcard. Is it possible to carrier unlock the nexus 6 ? Any help would be awesome
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nexus 6 is unlocked device... it's nexus

It's never sim locked? Really?

PokerPlayer said:
It's never sim locked? Really?
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Here in the US only two carriers lock the Sim it just depends on your carrier.

Not all Nexus devices are sold SIM-unlocked. When the phones were released, some carriers were selling the Nexus One, the Nexus S and the Galaxy Nexus SIM-locked. I haven't heard of any N6's sold SIM-locked yet, but it could always be a possibility.

efrant said:
I haven't heard of any N6's sold SIM-locked yet, but it could always be a possibility.
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Verizon and ATT. ATT also has their logo printed on the back. Now you've heard.

doitright said:
Verizon and ATT. ATT also has their logo printed on the back. Now you've heard.
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You are correct!
(Although I wasn't specific in my post, I was actually referring to non-U.S. devices as per the thread title.)

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[Q] Tmobile Nexus 6 on Verizon network

Hi!
Any idea if the unlocked version of Tmobile Nexus 6 will work on Verizon network?
Im asking because there is only one Nexus for all carries in U.S.A
I would do so because Tmobile version for sure wont locked bootloader, unlock it and use it on Verizon.
If nexus legend holds true it should come with an unlockable boot loader like all the other nexus. N7 was compatible with Verizon and it was the same device across the other carriers. If the carrier locks the phone I'd be very surprised.
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There are only 2 NExus 6 models. The US model and then the one for the rest of the world. So we can infer that there will be no carrier branding and it will work on all networks (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile). So Google really nailed it with one model covering all of the LTE bands on every carrier.
Pilz said:
There are only 2 NExus 6 models. The US model and then the one for the rest of the world. So we can infer that there will be no carrier branding and it will work on all networks (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile). So Google really nailed it with one model covering all of the LTE bands on every carrier.
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If that's indeed the truth and Verizon doesn't lock it down I'd probably get one myself. I love the G3 but the N6 seems like it could be the way to go...
Mistertac said:
If that's indeed the truth and Verizon doesn't lock it down I'd probably get one myself. I love the G3 but the N6 seems like it could be the way to go...
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Thats what google said which is why its implied that all carriers will get the same phone. Google has more control over what carriers can do so it should be a good change.
Source:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...of-the-worldhere-are-all-the-supported-bands/
Damn that's awesome.Does anyone know what the 32 and 64Gb device will cost.and will it launch this month? Thanks In advance!!!
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xda23 said:
Damn that's awesome.Does anyone know what the 32 and 64Gb device will cost.and will it launch this month? Thanks In advance!!!
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I read something like $649-32GB and $699-64GB
Mistertac said:
I read something like $649-32GB and $699-64GB
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That seems about right, I think its fair for what you are getting. Also Nexus devices retain their value extremely well.

Locked or Unlocked?

I live in Greece and as i saw in German media markt and saturn the price of nexus 6 in europe will be 569 and 649 for 32 and 64 versions. I have an uncle in the states and he can buy the phone from at&t or t-mobile cheaper and send it to me. Will the phone be unlocked? Would i be able to use it? If its locked, is there any way to unlock it so i can use it in Greece?
Thank you guys in advance
It's a Nexus, so yes it will be unlocked.
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HitNrun_ said:
I live in Greece and as i saw in German media markt and saturn the price of nexus 6 in europe will be 569 and 649 for 32 and 64 versions. I have an uncle in the states and he can buy the phone from at&t or t-mobile cheaper and send it to me. Will the phone be unlocked? Would i be able to use it? If its locked, is there any way to unlock it so i can use it in Greece?
Thank you guys in advance
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Be sure the north American version has the band's for your network...but yes it's unlocked but may not get lte...there are two model numbers one for north American Market and one for international
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It's a Nexus, so yes it will be unlocked.
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By "its a nexus" you mean that all the nexus phones are unlocked? Sprint, verizon, at&t, t-mobile etc? well this i didnt knew, i used to buy samsung devices (upgrading my note 3 with n6) and i was sure that they had to be unlocked if i wanted to use them.
Thank you very much tho
Be sure the north American version has the band's for your network...but yes it's unlocked but may not get lte...there are two model numbers one for north American Market and one for international
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So the international will be functional where ever i tell my uncle to buy it even Lte?!
Thank you too for the quick respond
Check both versions to make sure which Will work better on your network.
HitNrun_ said:
By "its a nexus" you mean that all the nexus phones are unlocked? Sprint, verizon, at&t, t-mobile etc? well this i didnt knew, i used to buy samsung devices (upgrading my note 3 with n6) and i was sure that they had to be unlocked if i wanted to use them.
Thank you very much tho
So the international will be functional where ever i tell my uncle to buy it even Lte?!
Thank you too for the quick respond
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Yeah, all Nexus phones purchased from Google are unlocked. I'm not sure what's going to happen with the carrier branded ones this time around though as this is the first time Google has marketed a Nexus as a premium device to compete with all the other flagships. I don't think ones bought from carriers will be locked, but that's just a guess. As long as it's purchased from the Play store, and as long as the bands are compatible, as nexus6R3plicant mentioned, then you'll have no issues getting it to work.

Nexus 6 radios questions

From my understanding that all nexus 6 are the same no matter what carrier you buy from or Google Play. I have Verizon. My question is.. If I buy from another carrier sprint or t-mobile and I just pop my sim in shouldn't Lte and everything else work? Or will the radio bands vary on different carriers?
I think it would be work.
So far T-Mobile confirm it that is not locked on network and it's unlock phone.
But I'm not sure about the AT&T and other carrier.
busta6975 said:
From my understanding that all nexus 6 are the same no matter what carrier you buy from or Google Play. I have Verizon. My question is.. If I buy from another carrier sprint or t-mobile and I just pop my sim in shouldn't Lte and everything else work? Or will the radio bands vary on different carriers?
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Yes, it will work if you buy from any carrier. The model droid-life received was a T-Mobile unit, but they confirmed it worked with Verizon, including 4G. (http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/31/nexus-6-working-on-verizon-out-of-the-box/)
I just got my pre-order in on Play Store.
vikramjatt11 said:
Yes, it will work if you buy from any carrier. The model droid-life received was a T-Mobile unit, but they confirmed it worked with Verizon, including 4G. (http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/31/nexus-6-working-on-verizon-out-of-the-box/)
I just got my pre-order in on Play Store.
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I don't see anywhere in the article or video where they say their N6 was a T-Mobile unit. I'd be interested to hear that vzw has imei numbers sold from T-Mobile white listed in vzw databases.
A N6 bought from play/moto/vzw should have their imei white listed for vzw, I just haven't heard that is the case with N6 sold by other carriers.
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MG386 said:
I don't see anywhere in the article or video where they say their N6 was a T-Mobile unit. I'd be interested to hear that vzw has imei numbers sold from T-Mobile white listed in vzw databases.
A N6 bought from play/moto/vzw should have their imei white listed for vzw, I just haven't heard that is the case with N6 sold by other carriers.
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In their unboxing video, you can see the box right before they open it. and it shows the phone is for t mobile. It says "T-MOB".
Wow, that's good news, thx.
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While it will work with other carriers, T-Mobile will not be selling the Nexus 6 right out at launch. Only new plan customers or current plan customers can purchase the N6 for the foreseeable future.
Your best bet is to wait for your carrier to come out with it, or try ordering from Google Play/Amazon.
Is the Nexus 6 compatible with LTE Advanced?
ee_981 said:
Is the Nexus 6 compatible with LTE Advanced?
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According this page, yes.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/verizon-lte-advanced-faqs/
vishousv said:
According this page, yes.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/verizon-lte-advanced-faqs/
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that was a two year old question asked in a two year old thread. you feel special now?
im not trying to put you down, seriously. its just that you brought up an old and dead thread, for absolutely no reason.
simms22 said:
that was a two year old question asked in a two year old thread. you feel special now?
im not trying to put you down, seriously. its just that you brought up an old and dead thread, for absolutely no reason.
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S***.....timing is everything! ????????????
vishousv said:
S***.....timing is everything! ????????????
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well, not always. but in this case it is

Nexus 6 At&t from amazon?

Quick question i want to buy the nexus 6 and get it quick i see amazon has it and i can buy it today and get it tomorrow now its the At&t version of it unlocked when you buy the 649.99 price tag? I want to use it on cricket... thank you
No its not. It is locked. They can unlock it for you if you have an active contract with them or unlock it online.
You can probably use it with cricket without being unlocked because they are owned by at&t. They use the same network. If you can I would suggest getting the T-Mobile version because its factory unlocked and its not branded.
mexiking713 said:
You can probably use it with cricket without being unlocked because they are owned by at&t. They use the same network. If you can I would suggest getting the T-Mobile version because its factory unlocked and its not branded.
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Really?? Oh that sounds awesome.
xxjrsmith3xx said:
Really?? Oh that sounds awesome.
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Yup and if for some reason they can't activate it then unlock it online for about $15.
You can use any AT&T phone that's not unlocked on cricket just find. I'm using a Nexus 6 on Cricket right now with there 20GB plan.

Warranty question

I have a brand new att n6 thats still sim locked to att but im using it with att straight talk and its working fine. The factory warranty on this isnt up until next year. If i contact Motorola asking for a replacement will they give me a already unlocked n6 or a new att n6?
So, there's nothing wrong with your phone? You just want to try to score an unlocked phone? If so, despicable. Pay an unlock site $25 and be done. If my assumptions are incorrect, my apologies.
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I have a brand new att n6 thats still sim locked to att but im using it with att straight talk and its working fine. The factory warranty on this isnt up until next year. If i contact Motorola asking for a replacement will they give me a already unlocked n6 or a new att n6?
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A refurbished AT&T Nexus 6
PaisanNYC said:
A refurbished AT&T Nexus 6
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Oh great [emoji26] [emoji25]
ac3theone said:
Oh great [emoji26] [emoji25]
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LOL You want to scam Moto to give you an unlocked device....
PaisanNYC said:
LOL You want to scam Moto to give you an unlocked device....
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No i would never, just was curious
I thought all nexus come unlocked? I bought a nexus 5 from sprint worked flawlessly on Tmobile. So I assumed my nexus 6 from T-Mobile would work on anything. Put in a Tmobile Sim and see what happens lol

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