Anyone can advise as to where its possible yet to pick up a Note 2 LTE with a UK waranty? and if it isnt possible any clues as to how long before its available?
Been looking for someone selling a tmob or orange unwanted upgrade but had no luck :0(
Cheers
More of a question really this.. but there is 2 on evil bay right now
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orange have the white note 2 LTE instock for 499 on pay as you go
Ooooh.. Do orange Sim free phones come unlocked? Or are they full of orange bloatware and locked to orange (and maybe tmobile?)
Chivalryyyy said:
Ooooh.. Do orange Sim free phones come unlocked? Or are they full of orange bloatware and locked to orange (and maybe tmobile?)
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They are absolutely rammed full of pesky bloatware and Orange branding and are ALWAYS locked (or every Orange phone I have ever bought has been locked anyway).......nothing that root and a stock/custom ROM can't fix though
Well just got off the phone to my local orange shop who quoted me £450 for the phone plus a £10 top up.....
I'm soon tempted!
Chivalryyyy said:
Well just got off the phone to my local orange shop who quoted me £450 for the phone plus a £10 top up.....
I'm soon tempted!
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That must be the S3...
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Paradaz said:
They are absolutely rammed full of pesky bloatware and Orange branding and are ALWAYS locked (or every Orange phone I have ever bought has been locked anyway).......nothing that root and a stock/custom ROM can't fix though
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Phone are locked but no Orange branding of any sort
Just phoned back to confirm... Thru said the same... £450 for the note 2...
50quid saving is good. Snap that up. (As long as its the n7105 which it should be)
£12 to unlock it via a third party.
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Can verify that EE (orange and T mobile) sell pay as you go for 450, specifically the LTE model. Phones 4 U also do the 3G model for the same price.
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RokkaMan said:
Can verify that EE (orange and T mobile) sell pay as you go for 450, specifically the LTE model. Phones 4 U also do the 3G model for the same price.
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Still not convinced as the Note 2 LTE is £499 + £10 top-up and the S3 LTE is 449 + £10 top-up.
olisun39 said:
Still not convinced as the Note 2 LTE is £499 + £10 top-up and the S3 LTE is 449 + £10 top-up.
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What further proof do you need?
You think a couple independent members here posted that price just to fib you?
I am returning my note 2 3G to get the 4G version just to be more future proof. My googling skill is crap... I can't even find the phone on Tmobile's website as a Pay As You Go. Anyone know of anywhere else to buy the LTE version please... link would be very much appreciated.
its not on tmobile.. only orange...
I can only assume the stores are doing it slightly cheaper than online,,,,, although if you do go for one online remember theres £30 cashback from quidco / topcashback .. bringing it down to £469
just sold my s3, get the note 2 lte on Tuesday can't wait
just been into EE shop ( used to be orange) the non LTE note 2 is £450+ £10 top up, the LTE Note is £499 + £10 top up.
is there a similar sim unlock method to the S3 on XDA? as I still think this is a good price for future proof note 2
I'll just put my 3 sim in it
jimsey said:
just been into EE shop ( used to be orange) the non LTE note 2 is £450+ £10 top up, the LTE Note is £499 + £10 top up.
is there a similar sim unlock method to the S3 on XDA? as I still think this is a good price for future proof note 2
I'll just put my 3 sim in it
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You would be better ordering online using Quidco or whatever for cashback. I went into an EE store (orange) today and was quoted £469 + £10 top up for the LTE version. Sadly they didn't actually have it in stock and I'm struggling to find anywhere that does...
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raxje said:
You would be better ordering online using Quidco or whatever for cashback. I went into an EE store (orange) today and was quoted £469 + £10 top up for the LTE version. Sadly they didn't actually have it in stock and I'm struggling to find anywhere that does...
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Just went for the Quidco option myself: £35 cashback.
raxje said:
You would be better ordering online using Quidco or whatever for cashback. I went into an EE store (orange) today and was quoted £469 + £10 top up for the LTE version. Sadly they didn't actually have it in stock and I'm struggling to find anywhere that does...
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Orange online store doesn't have LTE in stock in titanium, so gonna get the one at my local store.
looks like method 14 in here should unlock it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801134&postcount=4
Can anyone confirm?
No, that method will not work to unlock the n7105.
The EFS folder does not contain nv_data which means the IMEI info is not in the folder and the simunlock methods do not work
AFAIK, the only thing that works at the moment is to purchase an unlock code. I paid around £12.50 for an IMEI unlock from fastgsm.com
Pyr0x64 said:
No, that method will not work to unlock the n7105.
The EFS folder does not contain nv_data which means the IMEI info is not in the folder and the simunlock methods do not work
AFAIK, the only thing that works at the moment is to purchase an unlock code. I paid around £12.50 for an IMEI unlock from fastgsm.com
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This is what I'll be doing, thanks to your earlier post. Ordered the white one from Orange, it's the one I wanted anyway
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Can any one please confirm if Hercules is locked to Tmobile
Thx
AG
Yes! Got it today to use with provider other than TMO but SIM is locked...Looking for unlocking solutions now!
darn it!
thanks for the confirmation.
any idea if the SIM unlock method for the SGS2 works on hercules too?
Try the SGS Unlock app from Market. Let us know if it unlocks.
Ya its a real bummer!
If your talking about the one on the market. I was considering that but it says needs (root) superuser???
I called Tmobile 4 times already. First they said they dont give the SIM unlock yet because of the 14 day return policy, so I would have to call back after then. Calls two and three was "you dont have an account with us? Oh sorry we cant give you the unlock code then... Final call our asked for supervisor and they transfer me to Tech. department. Tech guy was cool and gave me a number to fax my receipt showing I paid full retail for two phones plus some add'l info for them to be able to get back to me. He allow them 24-48 to get back to me!!! But it could take as long as 7-14 days. I'm sure each and everyone of them was looking at the SIM code unlock screen as we was talking. BOO TMO!!!
is tmobile really selling the phone for 529.99$?
i checked wirefly and letstalk, they charging like 600$ !
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Try the SGS Unlock app from Market. Let us know if it unlocks.
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SGS Unlock free version does not work
Pro version needs root!
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netnerd said:
is tmobile really selling the phone for 529.99$?
i checked wirefly and letstalk, they charging like 600$ !
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Got mine for $529.99 + sales tax at local tmo
Bummer... Need to cross border from Canada to get one myself as well.
Did anyone get unlocked or I guess everybody actually is on tmobile? I still need unlocking!
tenxo said:
Did anyone get unlocked or I guess everybody actually is on tmobile? I still need unlocking!
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i just bought my phone full price too. and i forgot to ask that girl for the unlock code. i got the phone with 30$ prepaid plan, if coverage is good enought i'm going to cancel att!
Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I can recall is..
You can only request 1 "sim-subsidy unlock" every 6 months. Your post paid account must be active for at least 30 days. Prepaid accounts must be active for 60 days with at least $10 balance in the account. If you purchased a phone at full price, you can fax in your proof of purchase to the "Blackberry & PDA support department" for a response within 24-72 hours.
I work for T-Mobile, I'll check the specifics the next time I'm at work.
hydroidonic said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I can recall is..
You can only request 1 "sim-subsidy unlock" every 6 months. Your post paid account must be active for at least 30 days. Prepaid accounts must be active for 60 days with at least $10 balance in the account. If you purchased a phone at full price, you can fax in your proof of purchase to the "Blackberry & PDA support department" for a response within 24-72 hours.
I work for T-Mobile, I'll check the specifics the next time I'm at work.
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That sounds about right on with what I was told. I dont have any sort of account with tmobile so I had to do the fax method so patiently waiting since 24 hours now.
Are they reliable to send if you did fax them receipt or do they still find a loop to say no?
[Q] T-Mobile USA T989 Samsung Galaxy S2 SIM UNLOCK
Anyone figured out how to SIM unlock the T-Mobile USA T989 Samsung Galaxy S2 SIM UNLOCK??
I found the link below, but not sure if it is real or a scam
Please advise ASAP
Thanks
call tmobile they will give you the code. tell them you leaving the country and will be using a different sim from the country you going to be in
b0ricuaguerrero said:
call tmobile they will give you the code. tell them you leaving the country and will be using a different sim from the country you going to be in
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This is exactly what you need to do. I called to do it but actually never did, though they sent me the code. I decided it was better for me to just keep my number active for emergencies when I went abroad.
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Do any of you mind requesting the unlock code for my Hercules? I am not a T-mobile subscriber. My cousin tried to do it for me, but they wanted a copy of the sales receipt....I bought from a phone shop, not an authorized T-mobile store, so I don't think they will accept my receipt.
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Do any of you mind requesting the unlock code for my Hercules? I am not a T-mobile subscriber. My cousin tried to do it for me, but they wanted a copy of the sales receipt....I bought from a phone shop, not an authorized T-mobile store, so I don't think they will accept my receipt.
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I tried to help out someone off of Craigslist before by doing this. You will have to allow someone you trust who is a T-Mobile customer to put their sim card in your phone for a couple of days for T-Mobile to pick up the phone. I tried getting the code by using the persons imei number and they accepted it and then sent me an email 24 hours later about my sim card not being in the phone.
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i won an att fone from a radio station once and called att , told em im wit tmobile, and they still hooked it up with the unlock code
My NSPRO box unlocks it....
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I tried going through the beaurocracy (or however it spells) of T-Mobile to get an unlock code, but never got one for various reasons. You're better off at least trying.
If you don't get it, cellunlocker.net is not a scam. I ordered an unlock code from them for my T989 and got my code within the day. All is unlocked and fine.
MOD EDIT: Its is not allowed to promote your paid services on XDA....
Well, do let us know if it works
And how out works for that matter.
Curious to know if you'll het full s-off..
Keep us posted
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p50kombi said:
Well, do let us know if it works
And how out works for that matter.
Curious to know if you'll het full s-off..
Keep us posted
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This is SIM unlocking buddy, so you won't get S-OFF
I've purchased the item, will send my IMEI tomorrow evening as my phone is being replaced. Wil let you know tomorrow if it works!
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Nope. You're unlocking to allow other networks. It won't do anything to the bootloader at all so you'll stay S-ON.
Worked perfect. Now my One X is carrier unlocked for less than 2€.
I confirm that the phone is still S-ON.
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Worked perfect. Now my One X is carrier unlocked for less than 2€.
I confirm that the phone is still S-ON.
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brilliant! Thanks for sharing buddy.
I'll get mine done as well tonight
I wish I'd seen this thread earlier yesterday!
It Works
Ordered last night, arrived a couple of hours ago.
I filled in the details in the middle of the page instead of hitting the 'buy it now' at the top and it didn't go through ebay checkout but straight to paypal.
Email from them was literally:
UNLOCK=xxxxxxxx
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Incase of any problem, please contact online support for quick help Thank You www.simpleunlock.co.uk
Phone from T-Mo, locked, attached shows unlocked on GiffGaff
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Ordered last night, arrived a couple of hours ago.
I filled in the details in the middle of the page instead of hitting the 'buy it now' at the top and it didn't go through ebay checkout but straight to paypal.
Email from them was literally:
UNLOCK=xxxxxxxx
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Phone from T-Mo, locked, attached shows unlocked on GiffGaff
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so you got a free unlock? lol
I've just purchase through buy it now. But as of yet haven't receieved my code. It's been 2 hours
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Got my code for free from freeunlocks by completing an offer with trialpay. (also bought one of that eBay link but haven't received it yet) I chose 30 day netflix trial and got my code in 15 mins and now I'm on T-Mobile UK on my 3 branded HOX
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Tried that. Didn't work for me.
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Even after waiting 2 weeks for three to sort their act out and unlock me, I'm a bit wary of this. It looks like I'm expected to enter my paypal password on a page controlled by simpleunlock.co.uk. How is this safe?
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so you got a free unlock? lol
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No, I still paid £1.44 but I didn't go via ebay checkout, straight to Paypal as I said.
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ammurad said:
I've just purchase through buy it now. But as of yet haven't receieved my code. It's been 2 hours
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I ordered mine at 2333 last night and arrived at 1310 so you may have to wait a while
works perfect had my code back in 30 seconds ,i did loose £1.44 because i used the iIMEI code from the package,but it was different from the phone,but £2 88 to unlock very cheap yes 10 out of ten
Glad I saw this. Even if there is a free way sorted soon - £1.44 to get it done now is cheap. I'd gladly pay more (3 said they would do it for £15)
Once the phone is unlocked will it then be able to get the 1.28 OTA?
i thought unbranded came unlocked and if you were branded, then you tell your carrier to unlock your phone and they are going to do it for free to keep your business. the only thing that would cost money is data roaming. i might be wrong.
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i thought unbranded came unlocked and if you were branded, then you tell your carrier to unlock your phone and they are going to do it for free to keep your business. the only thing that would cost money is data roaming. i might be wrong.
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I'm not sure about other carriers but Three def told me £15 to unlock. I can't see them doing it free as they are still doing you a service and unlocking your phone doesn't guarentee you are going to stay with them.
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I'm not sure about other carriers but Three def told me £15 to unlock. I can't see them doing it free as they are still doing you a service and unlocking your phone doesn't guarentee you are going to stay with them.
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if ATT sim doesn't work in my phone and they don't unlock it for free, then i will gladly call that a breach of contract and order a Red Pocket sim and a cutter. when ATT bills me an ETF, then i'll dispute it and talk to a lawyer if i need to. that's how i do things. ;p
Just ordered one, need an alternative micro SIM to go in the phone now to unlock it when code arrives!!
I just wondered if anyone in the UK has purchased a Note 2 from Three (instore) and if they can check if it is unlocked. Sometimes early batches from networks come with no branding and no network lock.
The price is much better than anyone else is offering instore from what I can tell, but I'm not keen to spend so much whilst instantly wiping my warranty by having to debrand and unlock the thing. I hate network branded splash screens etc.
Would appreciate some info from anyone who has bitten the bullet and bought one instore.
leoni1980 said:
I just wondered if anyone in the UK has purchased a Note 2 from Three (instore) and if they can check if it is unlocked. Sometimes early batches from networks come with no branding and no network lock.
The price is much better than anyone else is offering instore from what I can tell, but I'm not keen to spend so much whilst instantly wiping my warranty by having to debrand and unlock the thing. I hate network branded splash screens etc.
Would appreciate some info from anyone who has bitten the bullet and bought one instore.
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Hi, don't know how much this will help you but I had a play with an Note 2 in a Three store 2 days ago and I haven't noticed any Three branding or bloatware on it.
When I got my note 2 a few days ago I shopped around and I was considering buying it sim free I asked the guy in the 3 shop for a price at the time also if it was unlocked? He told me it would be locked to the 3 network so double check before you dive in.
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Just to add he said third party retailers like phones for u and carphonewarehouse etc sell unbranded/unlocked phones.
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I have a Note 2 from Three on contract, it came in a totally unbranded box with Unbranded UK firmware pre-installed.
Not been able to test if its sim locked.
just an update on the Note 2 on Three UK.
got mine 12/11/12 and my note2 was heavily branded with the Three apps already included. i don't know about the sim lock tho as my whole family uses Three UK
All three phone are locked. Buyed £549 for mine sim free on 1/10/12
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Evening all,
I'm trying to get my O2 sim to working on my Three network Note 2. I start the phone up and it then asked for a unlock code (sim lock). I've had a good google but sadly everything I've found doesn't work.
I have tried flashing the international stock rom which gets rid of the Three start up screen but when I try the service secret menu I don't get the UTMS option
(tried 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, same results - no menu)
Has anyone got one and managed to get a different sim working in it?
thanks,
Steve
Well I'm still after a proper unlock method, but for now I've used galaxsim unlock from the play store. I'm not one for recommending paid apps but this worked very well. Cost me £2.50 and once I ran it and rebooted the phone I'm pleased to say my O2 sim works great.
I had to root my Note2 mined which took a little reading.. but thanks to some XDA posts got it sorted
I'm still interested if anyone managed to unlock it 'proper'.
thanks
Steve
You could try actually asking Three for an unlock code.
Is there some reason for the OP to think that flashing a ROM will sim unlock a phone?
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Three charge £15 to unlock the phone ring customer services
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OP, try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Got my Note 2 on the Three network on the "one plan" tariff but i got it via affordable mobiles uk on a cheaper tariff and 1400 mins more.
The handset was free and it came sim unlocked with no network branding. Three wanted £36 pm and £69.99 for the handset I got it for £32 pm.
If your in the UK and want a Note 2, try affordable mobiles first.
working unlock for N7105
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OP, try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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I used the method linked in the quoted post. I have an UK EE N7105 and I had to flash 4.1.1 to enable the method. It doesn't appear to work on 4.1.2 .
I have tested it with a pay as you go sim from another network. Works fine.
ScottArten said:
Got my Note 2 on the Three network on the "one plan" tariff but i got it via affordable mobiles uk on a cheaper tariff and 1400 mins more.
The handset was free and it came sim unlocked with no network branding. Three wanted £36 pm and £69.99 for the handset I got it for £32 pm.
If your in the UK and want a Note 2, try affordable mobiles first.
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Congratulations, you completely failed to actually read the OP. Well done.
Hi! I want to buy an HTC Desire Eye but I need a version with LTE Band 4 (AWS: 1700/2100) without contract.
Can anybody tell me a safe link from amazon to buy it?
Thanks!
matiasuy said:
Hi! I want to buy an HTC Desire Eye but I need a version with LTE Band 4 (AWS: 1700/2100) without contract.
Can anybody tell me a safe link from amazon to buy it?
Thanks!
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The AT&T version supports LTE band 4 and I just bought one for my wife. At first I thought I'd get it at the AT&T store, but they won't unlock it until you've been using their service for 60 days, so I bought it off of the HTC website (without contract), but it turned out that it was still locked to AT&T and I would still need the 60 days of service for them (AT&T) to unlock it. Instead, I purchased an unlock code online for $6.95 and had it working on T-Mobile's network in no time. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy it from the AT&T store with a pre-pay plan and then just use the online unlock code since the phone is about $100 cheaper at the AT&T store than on the HTC site (and it's the exact same phone).
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The AT&T version supports LTE band 4 and I just bought one for my wife. At first I thought I'd get it at the AT&T store, but they won't unlock it until you've been using their service for 60 days, so I bought it off of the HTC website (without contract), but it turned out that it was still locked to AT&T and I would still need the 60 days of service for them (AT&T) to unlock it. Instead, I purchased an unlock code online for $6.95 and had it working on T-Mobile's network in no time. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy it from the AT&T store with a pre-pay plan and then just use the online unlock code since the phone is about $100 cheaper at the AT&T store than on the HTC site (and it's the exact same phone).
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Thanks for the answer! Can you buy it with a pre-pay plan through AT&T website insted of from a store? I've researched AT&T site and it seems to be mandatory buy the phone with contract but perhaps Im doing something wrong since Im uruguaian and do not understand precisely how AT&T operates.
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Thanks for the answer! Can you buy it with a pre-pay plan through AT&T website insted of from a store? I've researched AT&T site and it seems to be mandatory buy the phone with contract but perhaps Im doing something wrong since Im uruguaian and do not understand precisely how AT&T operates.
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I don't think you can get it with a pre-pay plan online. I think I tried that but didn't get very far. I'm not an AT&T customer either, so I'm not very familiar with their plans.
Just buy a used one from amazon at&t version and get an unlock code on ebay for under $5, that's what I did