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Any Verizon Customer Buying from Google Play?

Wondering if any Verizon customer is considering buying their phone from Google Play and if they could confirm that the Google Play edition works on Verizon?

focrum said:
Wondering if any Verizon customer is considering buying their phone from Google Play and if they could confirm that the Google Play edition works on Verizon?
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There is only one version for all U.S. carriers so if you buy from Google it should work fine. You may have to take into a Verizon store for a new SIM card and activation.
I'm buying mine from Motorola.

rebretz000 said:
There is only one version for all U.S. carriers so if you buy from Google it should work fine. You may have to take into a Verizon store for a new SIM card and activation.
I'm buying mine from Motorola.
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I'm curious if the bootloader will be unlocked from Google Play and Motorola, but locked if you buy the phone at a Verizon store. I think this is the first time Verizon has ever allowed something like this. I've been stuck with my Galaxy Nexus (cyanogenmod rom) since the release and love the cleanness of stock aosp.

focrum said:
I'm curious if the bootloader will be unlocked from Google Play and Motorola, but locked if you buy the phone at a Verizon store. I think this is the first time Verizon has ever allowed something like this. I've been stuck with my Galaxy Nexus (cyanogenmod rom) since the release and love the cleanness of stock aosp.
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I know you guys get screwed but come on man !!!!! This is a nexus it will be locked but all you have to do is ....
Fastboot oem unlock
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nexus6R3plicant said:
I know you guys get screwed but come on man !!!!! This is a nexus it will be locked but all you have to do is ....
Fastboot oem unlock
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This is true; I remember how easy that was. I've only had to unlock mine once

I am...29th can't come fast enough

GHII said:
I am...29th can't come fast enough
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+1 can't wait.

GHII said:
I am...29th can't come fast enough
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The 12th for t mobile so mad

focrum said:
Wondering if any Verizon customer is considering buying their phone from Google Play and if they could confirm that the Google Play edition works on Verizon?
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That's my plan! I'm going to transfer the SIM Card from my Moto X Developer Edition to the Nexus 6. I'll let you know how it goes

Will order either from Google play or Motorola, depending on which site has stock and hassle free ordering, I.e., a site which doesn't crash.
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focrum said:
I'm curious if the bootloader will be unlocked from Google Play and Motorola, but locked if you buy the phone at a Verizon store. I think this is the first time Verizon has ever allowed something like this. I've been stuck with my Galaxy Nexus (cyanogenmod rom) since the release and love the cleanness of stock aosp.
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I highly doubt it would be locked. And if it was locked by default, they would probably supply you with the code to unlock it.

Baurblades43 said:
I highly doubt it would be locked. And if it was locked by default, they would probably supply you with the code to unlock it.
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I'm guessing it'll be unlocked if you buy it from Google Play and Motorola, but locked if you get it from Verizon (if they even advertise or sell it). I wonder if the device is even Verizon certified yet. Remember the delays when the Galaxy Nexus came out? I remember Best Buy having them in stock and waiting to be sold but til Verizon gave everyone the go-ahead.

Will the Sim card that I have any in my note 3 work with the N6?

I'll be ordering from play store. On Verizon now with an m7 and unlimited data. I plan on getting it and taking it to the store to get a nano SIM so I can swap it with my m7. If they won't allow it, I'll just go to metro.
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^ yea I'm hoping to keep unlimited as well

ChappellHeel said:
^ yea I'm hoping to keep unlimited as well
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You should be able too if you buy off contract and they let you activate it and they should. All you need is a nano SIM provisioned on your account.
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Does anyone think that getting a nano Sim from Verizon will be an issue?

It shouldn't. When I had a resound, it used a normal sim. I bought a DNA off swappa and it used a micro SIM. I went to Verizon told them I bought the phone used and would like to swap it out for the rezound. They got a micro SIM and set it up on my account and plugged it in my new phone.
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Shouldn't be an issue. I had to replace my Sim when I went from galaxy nexus to note 3 because of the ISIS support, but no issues when I went back to my note 2 when the note 3 was a disappointment for me. You could even cut your Sim if they give you any crap.

rufflez2010 said:
Shouldn't be an issue. I had to replace my Sim when I went from galaxy nexus to note 3 because of the ISIS support, but no issues when I went back to my note 2 when the note 3 was a disappointment for me. You could even cut your Sim if they give you any crap.
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I would be weary of cutting the SIM. You should have no issue asking for a nano SIM if you have an account with them. The worst that could happen is the in store employee is misinformed and says no or charges you for it.
I'm pretty sure if the size of the phone doesn't bother me I'm keeping it and I'll leave Verizon if I have to assuming they don't want to allow it because you got it from Google.
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Truth of AT&T Software update - Galaxy S6 Active

Hi All
Last week I visited my company HQ in San jose.
And good news I can get a Galaxy S6 active with ATT GoPhone prepaid service.
When I stayed in USA, CA. I didn't expect Software update. Becuase, its very newly phone. I'm very satisfied Galaxy S6 active's overall performance.
But this is my big mistake.
When I came back to south korea, I noticed revised firmware are available in AT&T OTA(FOTA/Update) server.
See : http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB426851&cv=820
So I decided OTA update then push "About phone - Software update "
But every time displayed as "Software interrupted" also reviewed adb logcat log, many error displayed by "CLIENT AUTH Error"
=> It seems FOTA server authenticate through ATT CIngular APN then if authenticate successful, Firmware file download via Wi-FI network.
I don't understand because i activated as AT&T Go Phone prepaid service, why I can't get and update AT&T Official OTA through ATT OTA server.
Thus I request my US colleague and he asked to ATT REP regarding this OTA problem.
Few minute ago my colleague forwarded ATT REP answer "they have no way to add an imei to update servers unless that device is active on the AT&T network."
If you get a software update via OTA oneshot, IMEI Registration and device is active on the AT&T network
[Preparaion for Software update via OTA]
Active AT&T Sim card
AT&T branded device (Galaxy S6 ATT or Galaxy S6 Active ATT or Galaxy S6 Edge ATT)
Wi-fi AP or hotspot.
Do you have another get a ATT OTA method without active ATT sim or account?
Or If you have successful OTA experience without active ATT sim or account,Please let us know.
Because, I hope to get a minor or major OTA in any oversea country.
Also I really really wouldn't understand AT&T Software's policy.
I have never seen this kind of OTA limitation is powerful Carrier in the UNIVERSE or COSMOS. It must be corrective by FCC.
For reference, Now VZW recent device get a latest FOTA update even NON-vzw sim and NON-vzw network.
I could update Verizon LG G3 device with NO SIM status in South korea.

Found ATT official announcement from ATT Official forum.
https://forums.att.com/t5/Android/G...-IF-YOU-RE-NOT-AN-AT-amp-T/m-p/4242325#M59143
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Pulverizer said:
I have never seen this kind of OTA limitation is powerful Carrier in the UNIVERSE or COSMOS. It must be corrective by FCC.
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There isn't a legal requirement for any software company to offer updates to software. So regulating the distribution methods and choices is probably out of the question.
Any improvements to the product are for your convenience. Yes, we have come to expect them but again, there is no obligation by the manufacturer to offer them at all.

This thread title needs to be changed to
" crying over an update I can't get"
If you want the update get on the main AT&T service...if no...then stop crying over it
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Jesus, you do know your carrier will roll out their update as well eventually right? Phone wars continues my friend. Just like Xbox or ps4 will get exclusives or early release before the other console, it's all just part of the war for your money.
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MarineSSGT0629 said:
There isn't a legal requirement for any software company to offer updates to software. So regulating the distribution methods and choices is probably out of the question.
Any improvements to the product are for your convenience. Yes, we have come to expect them but again, there is no obligation by the manufacturer to offer them at all.
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Thank you for your suggestion. Please come to software update without Sim check or AT&T Account check.

Unhived__Mind said:
This thread title needs to be changed to
" crying over an update I can't get"
If you want the update get on the main AT&T service...if no...then stop crying over it
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Exactly what I want to do. I hope to crying.....

Pulverizer said:
Thank you for your suggestion. Please come to software update without Sim check or AT&T Account check.
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Just ATT Sim man
I tested it when I update to OF3. You just and have to need ATT sim card, no need ATT account
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MizuRyuu said:
Yah, seems like if you want OTA update, you must have an activated AT&T SIM card... Your best bet if you are in the US is to find a friend who has AT&T and borrow their SIM card so you can authenticate against the AT&T OTA server.
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******I have an inportant information.******
I have a friend in Vietnam, I and him got an S6A.
I bought an S6A in Bestbuy, paid off.
He bought and S6A in ATT shop, paid off too.
But
I can get the unlock code after 2 days request in ATT webs => The staff in bestbuy told me, I can get the code if I buy ATT device in best buy for Free.
He tried like me, but the system said no => I asked 3 customers service in ATT website before, all of them said I have to contract an ATT SIM for 2 months (minimum $45/month for SIM card) and I could get unlock code after that for "free" after paid at least $90 for them.
the Important thing is :
My S6A (bestbuy) Cannot get OTA update (unlock or non-unlock) if I dont have ATT SIM.
His S6A (ATT shop) Can get OTA update (unlock or non-unclock) without ATT SIM card and another carrier in used. (he can get OTA for OF3 and the newest OF4).
*Yesterday,he bought an unlock code in a Vietnam mobile phone shop and It was unlocked, now he can use the vietnam's carrier.
I will show you the screenshot of his phone after I go home.
Sorry about my English.

Hi there!
blessedsword said:
the Important thing is :
My S6A (bestbuy) Cannot get OTA update (unlock or non-unlock) if I dont have ATT SIM.
His S6A (ATT shop) Can get OTA update (unlock or non-unclock) without ATT SIM card and another carrier in used. (he can get OTA for OF3 and the newest OF4).
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Very good information, thank you for this!
Anyway any updates? Have you updated your (Bestbuy) phone?
Looks like the best way to buy S6A at ATT shop and unlock it at 3rd parties for $20-25 ?

iwannabuys6a said:
Hi there!
Very good information, thank you for this!
Anyway any updates? Have you updated your (Bestbuy) phone?
Looks like the best way to buy S6A at ATT shop and unlock it at 3rd parties for $20-25 ?
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Where do you live?
If you live in USA, you can active the ATT SIM card include the S6 Active's Box.
If you live in another country, I have no Idea for S6A which you buy in Bestbuy.
Follow the thread , I have a tip "how to active ATT sim for 26 days"

blessedsword said:
Where do you live?
If you live in USA, you can active the ATT SIM card include the S6 Active's Box.
If you live in another country, I have no Idea for S6A which you buy in Bestbuy.
Follow the thread , I have a tip "how to active ATT sim for 26 days"
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Thank you for reply! I want to purchase phone in USA (ATT or BestBuy) but I will use it in Finland with another GSM carrier. But according to the information above I would prefer to have any further software updates available for this phone.
Thanks!

iwannabuys6a said:
Thank you for reply! I want to purchase phone in USA (ATT or BestBuy) but I will use it in Finland with another GSM carrier. But according to the information above I would prefer to have any further software updates available for this phone.
Thanks!
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Ok, Let's buy in ATT shop. After bring you phone in Finland, buy an unlock code (~ $20 - $50).
Unlock the phone and use like an perfect phone ever. S6A can use full options of GSM, UMTS and LTE.
sorry my bad English.

Unlocking & Software Updates
Perhaps this is no longer an issue, but in regards to being able to update the software for your phone when not on the AT&T network,
doesn't the following post cover it?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...e/downloading-flashing-att-galaxy-s6-t3260744

LG G4 H811 Unlock

It's become more than apparent that unlocking the LG G4 H811 variant is next to impossible, if you're not a T-Mobile customer. I'm on AT&T and I bought the phone from a T-Mobile employee, who purchased the phone to resell on Craigslist, using an LG promotion, exclusive to those employees. I add this detail to stress that the phone is not stolen, nor is it blacklisted. I've tried everything in my skill set to unlock it, to no avail. I've even taken it to a couple third party shops in Cleveland , who were stupefied at the new Unlock App T-Mobile forces on us to prevent unlocking. I want to use it as if I bought it from AT&T, calling, 4G data and all. Who can suggest the best possible method? I understand that a user on these forums can unlock it for $45, but this is a bit too steep for something I already spent a couple hundred dollars on. Please help!

NarwhalsNumbNuts said:
It's become more than apparent that unlocking the LG G4 H811 variant is next to impossible, if you're not a T-Mobile customer. I'm on AT&T and I bought the phone from a T-Mobile employee, who purchased the phone to resell on Craigslist, using an LG promotion, exclusive to those employees. I add this detail to stress that the phone is not stolen, nor is it blacklisted. I've tried everything in my skill set to unlock it, to no avail. I've even taken it to a couple third party shops in Cleveland , who were stupefied at the new Unlock App T-Mobile forces on us to prevent unlocking. I want to use it as if I bought it from AT&T, calling, 4G data and all. Who can suggest the best possible method? I understand that a user on these forums can unlock it for $45, but this is a bit too steep for something I already spent a couple hundred dollars on. Please help!
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I'm in the same boat you are in. Mine isn't blacklisted or anything T-Mobile said that the phone that I have is paid off but that it wasn't on their network for more than 18 days. I'm not understanding why if the phone is purchased outright why do you have to be on T-Mobile for a certain time? Or if their even telling me the truth.

memtenn said:
I'm in the same boat you are in. Mine isn't blacklisted or anything T-Mobile said that the phone that I have is paid off but that it wasn't on their network for more than 18 days. I'm not understanding why if the phone is purchased outright why do you have to be on T-Mobile for a certain time? Or if their even telling me the truth.
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I called their customer support and they told me to call LG and get the code, since T-Mobile gets it from them anyways. I called LG and they said to call T-Mobile... I called T-Mobile back and they told me to call the person who originally purchased the phone. I texted him, a guy about my age (I'm 21). Still waiting to hear back, but my God, the last thing I want to do when I sell something, is have the buyer come back and ask me for help. I feel like I'm bugging him. The thing I want is so simple, yet so godd**n difficult to achieve.

I am T-Mobile customer for a long time. If you have time to wait and want to get it unlocked for free you can do the following:
1) Ask some one you know with T-Mobile sim card and account and put his/her sim in your phone.
2) Make couple of calls so T-Mobile's system will register the device. You can then give the sim card back.
3) Remember that date and you may need to wait from 40 to 60 days.
4) After that period get same sim card from that person, put it in the phone and launch that Unlock App, pick "Permanent Unlock" and if you are eligible then great if not, that person will have to call T-Mobile and ask for the unlock code.
So the above is normal procedure to get a phone unlocked. This is what I do, but for me it is normal since I am a customer and able to use the phone while waiting that period.

Charkatak said:
I am T-Mobile customer for a long time. If you have time to wait and want to get it unlocked for free you can do the following:
1) Ask some one you know with T-Mobile sim card and account and put his/her sim in your phone.
2) Make couple of calls so T-Mobile's system will register the device. You can then give the sim card back.
3) Remember that date and you may need to wait from 40 to 60 days.
4) After that period get same sim card from that person, put it in the phone and launch that Unlock App, pick "Permanent Unlock" and if you are eligible then great if not, that person will have to call T-Mobile and ask for the unlock code.
So the above is normal procedure to get a phone unlocked. This is what I do, but for me it is normal since I am a customer and able to use the phone while waiting that period.
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Do you know how to access the frequency settings on the LG G4? I spoke to a very helpful representative and he was about to help me unlock it, when the line disconnected.

NarwhalsNumbNuts said:
Do you know how to access the frequency settings on the LG G4? I spoke to a very helpful representative and he was about to help me unlock it, when the line disconnected.
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I don't, but you can search online and I am sure you will fine it.

World GSM Codes told me that they could do it but they could not. It was suppose to happen in a couple of days. When I inquired several days later as to why I haven't been unlocked they replied that they needed a couple of more days. Since then I have sent them a few emails asking why it hasn't happened and one requesting a refund, all of which have gone unanswered. I now have a paypal claim filed against them to get my money back.

Why not flash the sim unlocked rom in he dev section? At least for now...
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Shouldn't that method above work?
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Yea just flash a rom a debloated unlocked rom. Simple. Screw those bastard nazis from telling you what to do. Its your device!

Rydah805 said:
Why not flash the sim unlocked rom in he dev section? At least for now...
Sent From My LG G4
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dontbeweakvato said:
Yea just flash a rom a debloated unlocked rom. Simple. Screw those bastard nazis from telling you what to do. Its your device!
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Can anybody suggest a bug-free, simple ROM that will accomplish that please?

Rydah805 said:
Why not flash the sim unlocked rom in he dev section? At least for now...
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It does not work, it does not sim unlock, sim locked phones.
NarwhalsNumbNuts said:
Can anybody suggest a bug-free, simple ROM that will accomplish that please?
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There is no way to sim unlock via a rom.

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Is it just me or does everyone's T-mobile LG G4 comes with an app that allows you to permanently unlock your device?
When I clicked on the "Device Unlock" app it allow me to choose from temporary unlock and permanent unlock, I chose the latter and it been working ever since on AT&T even after reset and root.

badboyzz77 said:
Is it just me or does everyone's T-mobile LG G4 comes with an app that allows you to permanently unlock your device?
When I clicked on the "Device Unlock" app it allow me to choose from temporary unlock and permanent unlock, I chose the latter and it been working ever since on AT&T even after reset and root.
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Did u have G4 paid off?
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badboyzz77 said:
Is it just me or does everyone's T-mobile LG G4 comes with an app that allows you to permanently unlock your device?
When I clicked on the "Device Unlock" app it allow me to choose from temporary unlock and permanent unlock, I chose the latter and it been working ever since on AT&T even after reset and root.
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The temp unlock is good for 30 days. Afterward you will need to insert a valid T-Mobile SIM to reunlock it again. If you keep the phone on an active T-Mobile post paid line for 40 days, you can request permanent unlock and it will be unlocked for life.
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I haven't used it on T-mobile, been using it on AT&T. Don't know if it was paid off or not either. Bought it off a guy on Craigslist for about $220 after I buy the accessories needed.
Tried the device unlock app, chose the permanent unlock option and it's unlocked ever since. Never had this happened on a smartphone before, I was surprised myself.
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The temp unlock is good for 30 days. Afterward you will need to insert a valid T-Mobile SIM to reunlock it again. If you keep the phone on an active T-Mobile post paid line for 40 days, you can request permanent unlock and it will be unlocked for life.
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badboyzz77 said:
I haven't used it on T-mobile, been using it on AT&T. Don't know if it was paid off or not either. Bought it off a guy on Craigslist for about $220 after I buy the accessories needed.
Tried the device unlock app, chose the permanent unlock option and it's unlocked ever since. Never had this happened on a smartphone before, I was surprised myself.
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would you mind sharing your build.prop?

I just noticed an ad on e-bay claiming the T-Mobile app unlock service is working again.
Wondering if this is true? My guess is no
.

badboyzz77 said:
I haven't used it on T-mobile, been using it on AT&T. Don't know if it was paid off or not either. Bought it off a guy on Craigslist for about $220 after I buy the accessories needed.
Tried the device unlock app, chose the permanent unlock option and it's unlocked ever since. Never had this happened on a smartphone before, I was surprised myself.
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did you have the at&t sim in the phone when u unlocked it?

the title of this thread should be edited to add SIM Unlock

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.
Any ideas ?
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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.
Any ideas ?
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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?

nekmiyev said:
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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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.

koolboyztn said:
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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Limeybastard said:
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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Limeybastard said:
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.

eaoosa said:
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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Limeybastard said:
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