Since Google play store is out of Galaxy nexus, Im thinking of buying a locked Samsung Galaxy nexus phone from HERE and unlock it. Im wondering how hard is it to unlock this phone? And are there any tools that I can use to achieve this.
Another question, will the phone be unlocked when google update its os on this phone?
THanks.
you dont. verizon only phone.
Buy a used gnex from Verizon and use wugs nexus toolbox to unlock and root
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Robshr said:
Buy a used gnex from Verizon and use wugs nexus toolbox to unlock and root
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he's talking about unlocking it to another carrier i believe.
Zepius said:
he's talking about unlocking it to another carrier i believe.
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Yes I was planning on buying a verizon gnexus and using it with tmobile or simple mobile by unlocking it.
sLiKK said:
Yes I was planning on buying a verizon gnexus and using it with tmobile or simple mobile by unlocking it.
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It doesn't work that way you need a GSM nexus not a CDMA one from Verizon or sprint.
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daaanngggg...forgot verizon is cdma. Does Google play store sells unlocked version for gsm carriers?
sLiKK said:
daaanngggg...forgot verizon is cdma. Does Google play store sells unlocked version for gsm carriers?
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Yes in the flavor of the NEXUS4. I believe your only option is second hand. I've heard Nexi can be had for $270. But honestly if the build construction is good, and throwing around that much money, the Nexus4 is the best deal hands down IMHO.
Hey guys,
So I just bought a Metro PCS galaxy s4 and the model is "M919N" (I don't know what the N means) but I was wondering if anyone could find a free way to unlock it?
Thanks for your help!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
Try that.
Atmazzz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
Try that.
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Even the first step doesn't work. That code only works on TMO phones I believe.
anuderpins said:
Even the first step doesn't work. That code only works on TMO phones I believe.
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I've seen people with AT&T phones in the thread that said it worked. Not sure what may be different about yours. I thought the Metro was just like T-Mobile's.
Atmazzz said:
I've seen people with AT&T phones in the thread that said it worked. Not sure what may be different about yours. I thought the Metro was just like T-Mobile's.
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I thought so too. I have a Metro PCS Galaxy s4 and I wanted to use a T-Mobile sim card in it but it won't let me. I'm still looking around but I can't seem to find anything.
anuderpins said:
I thought so too. I have a Metro PCS Galaxy s4 and I wanted to use a T-Mobile sim card in it but it won't let me. I'm still looking around but I can't seem to find anything.
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If what I read is right I know why that thread doesn't work for you. Metro is CDMA and doesn't use sim until Tmo phases it out and switches them to GSM. You don't have a sim card? Is that right?
You cant unlock metro phones, the s4 I heard was supposed to support gsm and cdma and metro and tmobile are not phasing out each other ....there new upcoming devices are gonna be dual cdma /gsm and back each other on data where metro gets weak data tmobile gsm will cover and vise versa where tmobiles weak metro cdma will pick up coverage. .
Im not sure if the metro s4 has this feature yet
But thats the plan for this metro tmobile merge.
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You can unlock the galaxy s4 from metropcs my friend got it unlock but he had to pay for the unlock code he is using it on tmobile now . and when i put a tmobile in my metropcs s4 it works just asks for the unlock code . But i dont need to unlock cause i use metro anyways
Can I use a tmo s4 on metro?
If I actually did help, how bout a Thanks for 'ol times sake
ktetreault14 said:
Can I use a tmo s4 on metro?
If I actually did help, how bout a Thanks for 'ol times sake
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I dont know about that but you can use the metropcs on tmobile
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htcbrazilian said:
You can unlock the galaxy s4 from metropcs my friend got it unlock but he had to pay for the unlock code he is using it on tmobile now . and when i put a tmobile in my metropcs s4 it works just asks for the unlock code . But i dont need to unlock cause i use metro anyways
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Then I guess that answers my statement on being unsure of the metro s4 apparently it is cdma gsm dual .
I only meant every other metro phone in the past was not able to be used on another carrier
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htcbrazilian said:
You can unlock the galaxy s4 from metropcs my friend got it unlock but he had to pay for the unlock code he is using it on tmobile now . and when i put a tmobile in my metropcs s4 it works just asks for the unlock code . But i dont need to unlock cause i use metro anyways
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Can you give me the site where your friend bought his/her unlock code?
anuderpins said:
Can you give me the site where your friend bought his/her unlock code?
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http://unlock-samsunggalaxys4.com/Unlock-Code.asp?on=Metro PCS&in=Naperville
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Just to let y'all know:
Yes, the S4 is a GSM phone that uses both the GSM Tmobilr network and the LTE of MetroPCS, giving u the best of both worlds. When u get it thru metro u also get the best price (50 cheaper on the phone and monthly bill is lower too).
Since it is a gsm phone it can be unlocked.
To answer another question, yes u can use any unlocked T-Mobile or att device on metro at this time. The prices of those phones would still be the same monthly bill as a standard metro 4g phone (40 or 50 or 60)
Also, Metropcs does NOT unlock phones, but they accept unlocked phones.
Hopr this clears things up a bit!
- Un-Carrier/Metropcs Rep
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Master Ramy said:
Just to let y'all know:
Yes, the S4 is a GSM phone that uses both the GSM Tmobilr network and the LTE of MetroPCS, giving u the best of both worlds. When u get it thru metro u also get the best price (50 cheaper on the phone and monthly bill is lower too).
Since it is a gsm phone it can be unlocked.
To answer another question, yes u can use any unlocked T-Mobile or att device on metro at this time. The prices of those phones would still be the same monthly bill as a standard metro 4g phone (40 or 50 or 60)
Also, Metropcs does NOT unlock phones, but they accept unlocked phones.
Hopr this clears things up a bit!
- Un-Carrier/Metropcs Rep
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Yes metroPCS accept unlock phones ...
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is there any way to unlock these phones for free?
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Metro should unlock for u, but will put up a fight no doupt, unless u tell them ur going abroad, and or have a second sim to use. All the gsm carriers csn unlock there own phones. There are unlock sites that will do the job to. the cheaper sites take long time, anything under 10-15. Usually 20-24 csn do within 6-8 hours.
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Metropcs s4 Unlock
anuderpins said:
Hey guys,
So I just bought a Metro PCS galaxy s4 and the model is "M919N" (I don't know what the N means) but I was wondering if anyone could find a free way to unlock it?
Thanks for your help!
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try this link hope it helps ^_^
techguy1214 said:
try this link hope it helps ^_^
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What link?
Did anyone successfully sim-unlocked Metro PCS Samsung GALAXY S4 (SGH-M919n) for free?
Where's the link...can you post it please
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I have a gs3 and the carrier is US Cellular... now is there any way I can unlock it or root it to make it a AT&T carrier!?!
ryanw42 said:
I have a gs3 and the carrier is US Cellular... now is there any way I can unlock it or root it to make it a AT&T carrier!?!
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There was an easy and high success free unlock tutorial in the ATT S3 General section and for it to work on US Cellular, I recommend checking gsmarena.com and conparing the AT&T model (SGH-I747) to the US Cellular version side by side. Hope this helps!
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ryanw42 said:
I have a gs3 and the carrier is US Cellular... now is there any way I can unlock it or root it to make it a AT&T carrier!?!
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Isn't US Cellular CDMA network?
Just call your provider and tell them you are traveling to Europe, and want to use your phone there. They will ( should) provide the information to unlock your phone within a day or two.
Hello, I just got used Clean IMEI Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910T running under Android 5.1.1. NOT rooted.
1. How to unlock this phone to international GSM carriers?
And will this phone work on international GSM 900/1800? I red on Sprint web-site that this phone supports this. But i'm not sure.
Thanks for your answers.
can be unlocked remotely
DM if interested
can i overwrite n910p with the n910f
zjor2000 said:
can be unlocked remotely
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was wondering what prepaid carriers the N910p works on?
remotely
zjor2000 said:
can be unlocked remotely
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would you please help me unlock my sprint note 4 remotely? Just been reading the forums trying to find a way to unlock my sprint note 4 to work on other carriers
not sure if works in the USA ,but it works internationally
pockets41 said:
would you please help me unlock my sprint note 4 remotely? Just been reading the forums trying to find a way to unlock my sprint note 4 to work on other carriers
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You can try to buy unlock from here
Works for both domestic and international
Guys, I use the method in the ATT Note 4 forum to unlock my phone when it came out long time ago. Now after 5.1.1 and security updates. No more unlocked (asking for codes when putting Tmobile sim again). Any one knows the thread to unlock this phone again to use with other GSM carriers?
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mihaisereden said:
I can give you a fast and safe service to do it
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What do you mean?