I understand that the T-Mo version has its many advantages of having its unlocked bootloader, DEV support, SIM unlock, etc...
Price point aside, are there any major advantages/disadvantages between purchasing the T-Mo(N900T) or the Intl version (N9005)?
Every stat comparison seems to be similar, ROM support and all the freq bands are there.
Looking for some definitive answers from the community before spending big bucks on a new unit.
Jayster0966 said:
I understand that the T-Mo version has its many advantages of having its unlocked bootloader, DEV support, SIM unlock, etc...
Price point aside, are there any major advantages/disadvantages between purchasing the T-Mo(N900T) or the Intl version (N9005)?
Every stat comparison seems to be similar, ROM support and all the freq bands are there.
Looking for some definitive answers from the community before spending big bucks on a new unit.
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You wont get LTE with the international version
barondebxl said:
You wont get LTE with the international version
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I must be missing something then. According to the description on NegriElectronics it shows one model (N9005) as a 32g LTE model?
Jayster0966 said:
I must be missing something then. According to the description on NegriElectronics it shows one model (N9005) as a 32g LTE model?
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Yes, check the 4G LTE bands
barondebxl said:
Yes, check the 4G LTE bands
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Got you. DUH Thanks for pointing that out. :silly:
Jayster0966 said:
I understand that the T-Mo version has its many advantages of having its unlocked bootloader, DEV support, SIM unlock, etc...
Price point aside, are there any major advantages/disadvantages between purchasing the T-Mo(N900T) or the Intl version (N9005)?
Every stat comparison seems to be similar, ROM support and all the freq bands are there.
Looking for some definitive answers from the community before spending big bucks on a new unit.
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TMO for me and working flawlessly.
Earthdog said:
TMO for me and working flawlessly.
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On my way to the T-MO store then. :fingers-crossed:
Just so I get this straight,
1. Purchase the N900T.
2. Purchase a $10 or $20 SIM card. (then insert it and use the phone) Required?
3. Bring it home and use the service on CellUnlocker.net
4. Wait for the unlock codes then ENJOY! (Change APN settings)
Optional;
Follow the rooting/recovery guides in the T-Mo thread.
If you buy the phone outright tmo will unlock it for you
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agent929 said:
If you buy the phone outright tmo will unlock it for you
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They do it after 45 days. Just asked a tmo corporate store today.
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Got you. DUH Thanks for pointing that out. :silly:
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Lol no worries. Just get the T-mobile version and you'll be just fine. I unlocked mine for cellunlocker.net ( well technically i havent unlocked it yet as i am waiting for my note 3 to be delivered but i got the unlock code ready to go).
I walked into a T-Mobile store day after they released the phone. Bought it full retail without purchasing a plan or a sim. Went home and unlocked it using cellunlocker. Now I am using it on AT&T with LTE. Also rooted and a custom rom is installed.
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GallardosEggrollShop said:
I walked into a T-Mobile store day after they released the phone. Bought it full retail without purchasing a plan or a sim. Went home and unlocked it using cellunlocker. Now I am using it on AT&T with LTE. Also rooted and a custom rom is installed.
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How's your experience with the device? How's your LTE speeds? Is the phone getting very hot?
GallardosEggrollShop said:
I walked into a T-Mobile store day after they released the phone. Bought it full retail without purchasing a plan or a sim. Went home and unlocked it using cellunlocker. Now I am using it on AT&T with LTE. Also rooted and a custom rom is installed.
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Thanks for the update on that. You did not have to put a T-Mo SIM first? I thought that was required for the region unlock issue?
How are the actual LTE speeds? Others have mentioned a drop in speeds due to AT&T not giving top priority to the T-Mo IMEI.
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How's your experience with the device? How's your LTE speeds? Is the phone getting very hot?
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+1 on this question. How is the signal strength as well compared to a true AT&T phone in the same area?
Galaxy Note 3 Active
I was in the T-Mo store today looking at the Note 3. Ready and willing to go ahead and pull the trigger, then the rep says they are all out of the white one. They will have more in by the end of the week. Then mentions, they do have some at another store about 5 miles away though. He looks at me looking all disappointed and says, have you heard the rumor about the N3 active? No, I said. He says, if you can wait to get a new phone you might want to read up as it looks like Samsung is going to be going ahead with the release very soon.
http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-and-galaxy-note-3-active-models-tipped-20131007/
Now so confused, I think I have to wait and see what developes.
mehdi_s82 said:
They do it after 45 days. Just asked a tmo corporate store today.
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That's compete crap. I can't believe they would do that to you. I was under the impression they had to if you bought it outright. Perhaps you'll have to get an unlock code elsewhere.
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Im confused
I'm on net10 using att network in the US and contacted negri about a n900t they are selling but in the notes on their website it says for international use only.. I thought the n900t was t-mobile version in the US? I asked them about it and they said it will not work in the US. I am confused?
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I'm on net10 using att network in the US and contacted negri about a n900t they are selling but in the notes on their website it says for international use only.. I thought the n900t was t-mobile version in the US? I asked them about it and they said it will not work in the US. I am confused?
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It's because their stock of N900T's have been blacklisted by US carriers. Meaning they were obtained from the gray market. T-Mobile and AT&T have a database of IMEI's that are blocked from their network.
N900T vs N900A
I was reading the thread and was wondering why folks would prefer to buy the N900T vs N900A (especially when they are planning to use if for AT&T and will be required to unlock immediately)? Is there hardware/software advantages for the N900T over the N900A?
I'll add my 2 cents on this. I had originally purchased the T-Mobile variant (N900T) of the Note 3. I loaded up a custom rom and it was perfect. Shortly after that, I noticed my LTE signal (not HSPA) would be very low (-110dbm) in areas where my AT&T branded phones would sit on -94dbm. I flashed back to stock and noticed the same thing. Overall, LTE reception on band 17 on the N900T was very poor. Its probably because the N900T isn't optimized to use Band 17. Using the device with T-Mobile service, I had no LTE issues.
Now using the N900A for AT&T and get great LTE reception.
A buddy of mine has also noticed the TMO Note3 gets a lower reception when compared to my ATT note3. We are both on ATT as well.
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Can anybody who have AT&T confirm this,i can't find it on Google or on XDA yet.I know some people's have AT&T Galaxy S6 already,does the bootloader lock? if it does i'm buying it from T-Mobile
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Can anybody who have AT&T confirm this,i can't find it on Google or on XDA yet.I know some people's have AT&T Galaxy S6 already,does the bootloader lock? if it does i'm buying it from T-Mobile
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AT&T is locked. Go T-Mobile.
Currently I have Virgin Mobile, and I've been stuck with the S3 for about 2 years. I want something new and better like the S6 and I can get the T-Mobile variant S6 for cheaper than the MetroPCS, but the question I have is... Can the T-Mobile phone be ported to Metro easily if I switch my carrier to Metro?
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Currently I have Virgin Mobile, and I've been stuck with the S3 for about 2 years. I want something new and better like the S6 and I can get the T-Mobile variant S6 for cheaper than the MetroPCS, but the question I have is... Can the T-Mobile phone be ported to Metro easily if I switch my carrier to Metro?
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Pretty sure the firmware is interchangeable between tmobile and metropcs s6. Tmobile people have been flashing metro pcs firmware to use unlock codes. Do some forum searching just to verify.
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Pretty sure the firmware is interchangeable between tmobile and metropcs s6. Tmobile people have been flashing metro pcs firmware to use unlock codes. Do some forum searching just to verify.
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I did some poking around the forums already, but being trapped in my Sprint/Virgin Mobile bubble for so long I have not the slightest clue how other carriers work. I couldnt find an answer really so thats why I'm posting directly.
FatalIll said:
Currently I have Virgin Mobile, and I've been stuck with the S3 for about 2 years. I want something new and better like the S6 and I can get the T-Mobile variant S6 for cheaper than the MetroPCS, but the question I have is... Can the T-Mobile phone be ported to Metro easily if I switch my carrier to Metro?
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Ask sombody in this thread, one of them should have your answer http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6/help/best-unlocking-service-t-mobile-s6-t3123125
Hey guys,
I know there are a few threads that contain bits and pieces about using a T-mobile variant with an At&t sim card so was just hoping for some straight answers.
a) does at&t service work correctly when using a tmobile variant of the galaxy s6 (g920t)?
b) if you're already doing this, how did you go about sim-unlocking the phone
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks!
Currently using my T-Mobile 920t on att with no issues, everything works and now don't have to deal with dropped calls. I unlocked it by using the tmobile unlock app so unless you are a T-Mobile customer for 40 days you will probably have to use the metro pcs firmware method and buy an unlock code from a third party.
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Is the Root the way to stop the new update from Samsung
ferregut said:
Some body know how to change or clone the IMEI with old note IMEI thank
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Fyi it is against the rules to discuss this on XDA
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shanda5303 said:
Fyi it is against the rules to discuss this on XDA
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That and it won't help anyway....been down that road already
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Network Blocks
If you are in Canada have you thought about having your Note 7 sim unlocked and using T-Mobile Service. They are free in both Canada and Mexico. You should see if someone has already tried this avenue. Buying a prepaid T-Mobile sim and using it. It would not be blocked on T-Mobile's network.
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That and it won't help anyway....been down that road already
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If you are in Canada have you thought about having your Note 7 sim unlocked and using T-Mobile Service. They are free in both Canada and Mexico. You should see if someone has already tried this avenue. Buying a prepaid T-Mobile sim and using it. It would not be blocked on T-Mobile's network.
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There is no way to unlock the sim....been down that road also.
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That is so unfortunate. This whole ordeal is crazy. Out of all the instances there has been no definate explanion. What's even more suspicious is the fact that after the 2 recalls there have been no new reports...just doesn't add up....smh...they can go to hell, can't have mine.
I went as far as threatening Samsung in November about sending the 60% update. I told them that I would buy an iPhone 7 Plus if they did so. Well I had them blocked so they couldn't send it to me. At that time they said there were not going to do it, well at least that's what the people I spoke to thru the Samsung + app told me. I even called T-Mobile that same day threatening to sue if they intentionally bricked my phone.
I purchased an iPhone 7 Plus, and guess what, all it's good for is a hotspot for other devices I have. It can barely do simple task that my original Note did easily. Hell iPhones still can't edit letters in words, that is extremely annoying.
With that being said they will only get my Coral Blue Note 7 the day it burns, explodes, or any other manner of self-destructing...lol
Well most of the F and FD versions are usually unlocked anyway...at least my note 7 (current note 7 is a W8) and S7 were/are.
What we need is to be able to unlock the NA carriers versions...W8, T, A etc..
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If you're trying to sim unlock the tmobile version of the phone, why not use the tmobile app that lets you unlock it? Device Unlock app...
I used it on mine and my phone is sim unlocked.
LordLoss said:
If you're trying to sim unlock the tmobile version of the phone, why not use the tmobile app that lets you unlock it? Device Unlock app...
I used it on mine and my phone is sim unlocked.
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I don't think t-mobile will provide unlock code via app anymore for note7
Have you tried?
ferregut said:
Some body know how to change or clone the IMEI with old note IMEI thank
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Check out the N7 Alliance they might be able to help you ?
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