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Nobody's really talking about the Verizon edition. Any developers out there with phone in hand yet?
More than likely whatever will work for the AT&T variety will also work on the VZW one, but since more people have the AT&T one already, it has more chance of getting it first.
linuxgator said:
More than likely whatever will work for the AT&T variety will also work on the VZW one, but since more people have the AT&T one already, it has more chance of getting it first.
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I wonder if that's true. The AT&T One is unlocked, but there is a multi-thousand dollar bounty for the Verizon version. I think the S4 is up to $4k on verizon and also unlocked on AT&T.
SubliminalME said:
I wonder if that's true. The AT&T One is unlocked, but there is a multi-thousand dollar bounty for the Verizon version. I think the S4 is up to $4k on verizon and also unlocked on AT&T.
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huh?
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huh?
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Maybe read it again, more slowly this time? :good::highfive:
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Maybe read it again, more slowly this time? :good::highfive:
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More than likely whatever will work for the AT&T variety will also work on the VZW one, but since more people have the AT&T one already, it has more chance of
How can you wonder if that's true? AT&T bootloader is not unlocked by the way, also what does the S4 have to do with the MOTO X? That's why I Huh?
antawnm26 said:
More than likely whatever will work for the AT&T variety will also work on the VZW one, but since more people have the AT&T one already, it has more chance of
How can you wonder if that's true? AT&T bootloader is not unlocked by the way, also what does the S4 have to do with the MOTO X? That's why I Huh?
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Ok, again...The AT&T version of the HTC One is unlocked and exploited, but the Verizon version is not.
The Samsung S4 is unlocked and rooted on AT&T, but the Verizon S4 is not, and the bounty on that is over $4k now...if it were so easy to unlock a Verizon model when you can unlock another carrier model, I'm sure someone would have claimed the bounty by now.
So, again, I said I'm not sure if the exploit for the AT&T X will work on the Verizon X, and the same people will not be working on both versions, more than likely, they'll be working on carrier specific models...which is why I said I wonder if that will hold true.
Verizon has a Developer Edition Note 3 available with an unlocked bootloader. Is there another Note 3 variant available with unlocked bootloader that will work with AT&T (including LTE)?
Please look up the T-Mobile version of the phone. Works 100% with AT&T and is easy to unlock for use on AT&T. It has been posted about here dozens of times, should have all the info.
defectiveleader said:
Please look up the T-Mobile version of the phone. Works 100% with AT&T and is easy to unlock for use on AT&T. It has been posted about here dozens of times, should have all the info.
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Unlocked bootloader, not carrier unlocked.
I have both T-Mobile and AT&T. I bought the T-Mobile full price, got a $10.00 SIM Card to activate, then paid 34.00 to have it unlocked. All less than 6 hours. Or you can wait 40 days and have it unlocked for free. I was in a hurry, so I paid. This was so that I can connect to my Gear watch. Now with SafeStrap, I loaded x-note7 and have Bluetooth tethering natively. So now I have a T-Mobile I plan to sell off.
Once again for clarity: I'm looking for a phone with a factory-unlocked BOOTLOADER, not unlocked carrier. Like the Verizon Developer Edition phone, except not for Verizon.
GoremanX said:
Once again for clarity: I'm looking for a phone with a factory-unlocked BOOTLOADER, not unlocked carrier. Like the Verizon Developer Edition phone, except not for Verizon.
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The T-Mobile variant has an unlocked bootloader.
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GoremanX said:
Verizon has a Developer Edition Note 3 available with an unlocked bootloader. Is there another Note 3 variant available with unlocked bootloader that will work with AT&T (including LTE)?
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There is a big thread in the general section. A search should have found it.
[Guide] Tmobile N3 on AT&T's Network the Unofficial Developer Edition, CM11/KitKat
OMG... does no-one know the difference between an unlocked carrier and an unlocked BOOTLOADER?
GoremanX said:
OMG... does no-one know the difference between an unlocked carrier and an unlocked BOOTLOADER?
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The T-Mobile variant has an unlocked bootloader. It is however carrier locked. So you will have to carrier unlock it in order to use it on an AT&T network. So you will have to get it and pay to get it unlocked from the T-mobile network. It is supposed to have an unlocked bootloader and I am pretty sure that is what everyone is trying to tell you, but not in such a clear way.
From what I understand it is only AT&T that had Samsung lock the bootloader because their plan was/is with using KNOX to create a secure network for business customers and make it so the phones could not be easily compromised.
There is not a developer version or unlocked bootloader AT&T phone. If you want to use a phone that is bootloader unlocked on the AT&T network, buy a TMobile phone.
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So, I am wanting to get the S5, but I am tired of all the AT7T bloatware that comes on these phones. Plus, being in the military, prefer unlocked phones. So, what are my choices here. Where can I get an unlocked S5 that will fully work on the AT7T network?
dustintinsley said:
So, I am wanting to get the S5, but I am tired of all the AT7T bloatware that comes on these phones. Plus, being in the military, prefer unlocked phones. So, what are my choices here. Where can I get an unlocked S5 that will fully work on the AT7T network?
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The closest you could get is a TMO branded S5 which ships BL Unlocked (at least initial shipments) a few bands may not work though depending on the TMO radio. Also you would need to sim unlock the TMO S5 and buy it outright which I believe is 660.
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The closest you could get is a TMO branded S5 which ships BL Unlocked (at least initial shipments) a few bands may not work though depending on the TMO radio. Also you would need to sim unlock the TMO S5 and buy it outright which I believe is 660.
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I was wondering about that. Heard the TMO boot loader is unlocked. Just wasn't sure all bands would work on AT&T.
Att LTE should work hspa+ not sure I haven't looked at tmo specs at length
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Just called Tmobile, and the phones do not come unlocked if I buy at full price? How would I unlock it so it would work with AT&T?
dustintinsley said:
Just called Tmobile, and the phones do not come unlocked if I buy at full price? How would I unlock it so it would work with AT&T?
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pay a third party site, I've always used cellunlocker.net
djkinetic said:
pay a third party site, I've always used cellunlocker.net
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can i just go into a tmobile store a buy a s5 at full price if i do not have service with them?
dustintinsley said:
can i just go into a tmobile store a buy a s5 at full price if i do not have service with them?
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yes just say you want to buy it out right with no plan....you might get a rep who doesnt want to sell it though since they get commission on activations...if so just goto another store.
will give it a try tomorrow. thanks.
djkinetic said:
yes just say you want to buy it out right with no plan....you might get a rep who doesnt want to sell it though since they get commission on activations...if so just goto another store.
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looking on the site you gave me, it stated that all samsung devices would need to be activated on original carrier first or the phone would be region locked. is this correct?
dustintinsley said:
looking on the site you gave me, it stated that all samsung devices would need to be activated on original carrier first or the phone would be region locked. is this correct?
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ack im not sure, i thought that was a European specific thing, if anything find a friend that has Tmo and stick their sim in it when u get the phone. then unlock it.
djkinetic said:
ack im not sure, i thought that was a European specific thing, if anything find a friend that has Tmo and stick their sim in it when u get the phone. then unlock it.
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Samsung has gone "full retard" with their region locking on the S5
http://bgr.com/2014/04/11/samsung-galaxy-s5-region-locking/
osetivo said:
Samsung has gone "full retard" with their region locking on the S5
http://bgr.com/2014/04/11/samsung-galaxy-s5-region-locking/
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Makes no mention of NA Regions though, and the ATT Box doesnt have the sticker on it.
djkinetic said:
Makes no mention of NA Regions though, and the ATT Box doesnt have the sticker on it.
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Ah, yes, it's my American perspective, as I would like to import, but Samsung is trying to stop such behavior.
osetivo said:
Ah, yes, it's my American perspective, as I would like to import, but Samsung is trying to stop such behavior.
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The expectation is that all American models are region-locked as well. Here is an example of a N. America model with the region-lock warning on it: http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s5-region-lock-367402/
FYI, I bought an AT&T S5, unlocked it and am using it now on Straight Talk and with other local SIMs as I travel. Check out my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714535
Do we have confirmation anywhere if the bootloader is unlocked on the T-Mobile Note 4?
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Do we have confirmation anywhere if the bootloader is unlocked on the T-Mobile Note 4?
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Haven't seen anything yet, but if T-Mobile's history is any consolation, it should come unlocked. Almost all their phones are.
We can confidently say "yes" according to the past records.
siraltus said:
Haven't seen anything yet, but if T-Mobile's history is any consolation, it should come unlocked. Almost all their phones are.
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I was thinking about buying the T-Mobile version and putting it on attor Verizon will that be doable?
swordmastr54 said:
I was thinking about buying the T-Mobile version and putting it on attor Verizon will that be doable?
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will not work on Verizon maybe after an unlock process complete you can
swordmastr54 said:
I was thinking about buying the T-Mobile version and putting it on attor Verizon will that be doable?
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AT&T yes, see my sig.
Verizon?? Well, VZW is CDMA and TMO is GSM. So it won't work on VZW unless the phone is dual GSM and CDMA.
Non locked bootloader
I called samsung today and spoke with a lady and she said that T-mobile has no plans of locking the bootloaders nor does samsung, and that locking bootloaders is solely on the carrier. So, I assume, we can have free reign over our bad a$$ note 4 on T-Mobile... I made the switch to them today from ATT...
I hope the BL is unlocked....I got the z1s and its been damn near depressing to see a device with so much potential be crippled by a locked BL....And its the only reason I'm making the jump to the N4...If the BL is locked on the N4 then I'm opting for the Nexus 6
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AT&T yes, see my sig.
Verizon?? Well, VZW is CDMA and TMO is GSM. So it won't work on VZW unless the phone is dual GSM and CDMA.
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Thanks for the information on the TMO --> AT&T. I will be using it!
now that some people have the actual note 4 in hand has it been confirmed that the boot loader is unlocked?
dkotoric said:
now that some people have the actual note 4 in hand has it been confirmed that the boot loader is unlocked?
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I would love to know the answer to this as well.
I see there is a root guide over in TMOB Android Development for root. Doesn't that mean that the boot loader mst be unlocked? I have not tried it yet myself as I was waiting for a SIM unlock and TWRP or CWM first.
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I see there is a root guide over in TMOB Android Development for root. Doesn't that mean that the boot loader mst be unlocked? I have not tried it yet myself as I was waiting for a SIM unlock and TWRP or CWM first.
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no it does not, att and verizon note 3 got root and both had locked bootloaders
We can confirm that Bootloader is unlocked. People have rooted using Chainfire's auto root. Since that method requires an unlocked bootloader, it is 100% confirmed that the bootloader is unlocked.
YAY!!!!
idtheftvictim said:
We can confirm that Bootloader is unlocked. People have rooted using Chainfire's auto root. Since that method requires an unlocked bootloader, it is 100% confirmed that the bootloader is unlocked.
YAY!!!!
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Can confirm. CF-autorooted mine. Bootloader is unlocked.
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NOTE 4
CZ Eddie said:
AT&T yes, see my sig.
Verizon?? Well, VZW is CDMA and TMO is GSM. So it won't work on VZW unless the phone is dual GSM and CDMA.
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You getting lte?
ratchetjaw said:
You getting lte?
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Of course, we all are. Just do a little search. There are threads in all the ATT S3, S4, S5, Note 2 forums including a 700+ post thread in the Note 3 forum.
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Of course, we all are. Just do a little search. There are threads in all the ATT S3, S4, S5, Note 2 forums including a 700+ post thread in the Note 3 forum.
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Okay good. I know it has in the past I am using a T-Mobile G3 with great lte on AT&T but wanted to know for sure
What is the model number of the T Mobile Note 4 that fits this description? Also curious if the Verizon Developer Edition fits this description despite my not being able to find one anywhere.
Does a comprehensive list exist anywhere that shows what USA Carrier branded phones, by make and model, that can and cannot be made to work on carriers which they were not originally branded?
CZ Eddie said:
AT&T yes, see my sig.
Verizon?? Well, VZW is CDMA and TMO is GSM. So it won't work on VZW unless the phone is dual GSM and CDMA.
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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.
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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.
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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.