[Q] Is the bootloader of Tab S wifi 8.4 locked? - Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

It looks good and not so expensive. But is the bootloader locked? Can I flash a non-TW custom rom into it?

The bootloaders are unlocked. And you can flash cm11 or 12 on it.. Perhaps you can wait a bit? The prices are gonna go down in a couple months

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
The bootloaders are unlocked. And you can flash cm11 or 12 on it.. Perhaps you can wait a bit? The prices are gonna go down in a couple months
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Thanks! Amazon currently has a hidden price of $350 and I don't think it's very likely to become cheaper than that in a few months

xuhdev said:
Thanks! Amazon currently has a hidden price of $350 and I don't think it's very likely to become cheaper than that in a few months
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Up to you I paid the original 500 $ for my Tab So 10.5 lol

Related

please share Negri or Expansys coupons

Hi,
I want to order my new galaxy nexus tonight. I am looking for coupons for negri or expansys. If you have one valid please share. All the coupons I had expired
Thanks
https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-canadian-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html
Coupon:sb15offbct
price shipped:$580.50
nybmx said:
https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-canadian-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html
Coupon:sb15offbct
price shipped:$580.50
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what is different between this one and the other one cost 630$? this is Canada version
NICEGYPT said:
what is different between this one and the other one cost 630$? this is Canada version
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Honestly the only difference I can see is that they import this one from Canada instead of the UK. Other than that it should be the same exact device. It's just likely to have a different ICS build.
nybmx said:
Honestly the only difference I can see is that they import this one from Canada instead of the UK. Other than that it should be the same exact device. It's just likely to have a different ICS build.
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so if i want to put 4.0.2 stock it will be ok? I doubt. it's different build this mean it will be always behind on updates
CODE ISNT VALID ANYMORE.
SORRY.
HAD $30 OFF THE CAN MODEL.
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so if i want to put 4.0.2 stock it will be ok? I doubt. it's different build this mean it will be always behind on updates
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The canadian version won't be straight yakju. you can just flash it no problem. its a damn good price. Even better if you get $15 more off the top. Mine arrives tomorrow.
martonikaj said:
The canadian version won't be straight yakju. you can just flash it no problem. its a damn good price. Even better if you get $15 more off the top. Mine arrives tomorrow.
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I really don't care about the stock because I root when i turn the phone on But what i am understanding from what u said is I can flash any stock on canada version. correct? I really like the price. this will save me at least 40$. The thing is I don't want to be behind with updates also if I want back to stock. by the way canada version is made in china not korea
NICEGYPT said:
I really don't care about the stock because I root when i turn the phone on But what i am understanding from what u said is I can flash any stock on canada version. correct? I really like the price. this will save me at least 40$. The thing is I don't want to be behind with updates also if I want back to stock. by the way canada version is made in china not korea
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Who cares where its made. its fine lol.
Yes, Just flash the stock images from google (guides all over the place). At that point your phone will have an unlocked bootloader and yakju software. Then you can proceed to root.
I have one that is good till 1/31.Postcard seize
Please enjoy our holiday coupon"GIFT" for 303 off
romgorz said:
I have one that is good till 1/31.Postcard seize
Please enjoy our holiday coupon"GIFT" for 303 off
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They killed the "GIFT" coupon on the CAN $595 nexus the day after they started the sale. I got it because I bought right after the sale started, but they announced on twitter early the next day they were killing it.
OP, if you can pick it up for $580 shipped I think that's a pretty damn good deal.
romgorz said:
I have one that is good till 1/31.Postcard seize
Please enjoy our holiday coupon"GIFT" for 303 off
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That's the one I posted they took it down.
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It's for Negri Electronics 30$ and code is GIFT tested only till 1/31/12
romgorz said:
It's for Negri Electronics 30$ and code is GIFT tested only till 1/31/12
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i chat with them today and this one is expired last Friday. I think I am going to get canada version
Yes works for everything except Can.Nexus
romgorz said:
It's for Negri Electronics 30$ and code is GIFT tested only till 1/31/12
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Like we said, GIFT is dead as of last week... The sale started Thursday evening and the coupon died Friday afternoon.
Can you get a warranty with any of them?
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kwiggington said:
Can you get a warranty with any of them?
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You can get a 3rd party insurance on it I'm sure if you want full coverage.
Negri helps facilitate warranty exchanges with the international Samsung factory warranty for you if you'd like. But that doesn't cover accidental damage or anything. That's just a factory defect warranty.
romgorz said:
It's for Negri Electronics 30$ and code is GIFT tested only till 1/31/12
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That one doesn't work for the Galaxy Nexus. As said earlier they killed that deal. However it still works for other devices.
OK guys. thanks for the information. I ordered it for 580$ hopefully it's good like the Europe one

Pre-purchase questions

Im a little late getting this phone, could be this 16th that i order it, could be March, obviously im pulling for the 16th.
Now I've been loading Negri's site everyday to see the current price of the 16 GB titanium silver one, as thats probably going to be the cheapest.
now i see they also sell the "Canada version" >Seen Here<
And im wondering the differences from UK version? and why its cheaper? import taxes less?
Also: What do you guys think the white Galaxy Nexus will be when it is launched? and how much do you think it'll drop the titanium/silver version too?
Probably been asked before, but now im asking again.. sorry
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Im a little late getting this phone, could be this 16th that i order it, could be March, obviously im pulling for the 16th.
Now I've been loading Negri's site everyday to see the current price of the 16 GB titanium silver one, as thats probably going to be the cheapest.
now i see they also sell the "Canada version" >Seen Here<
And im wondering the differences from UK version? and why its cheaper? import taxes less?
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I have the device. Its from Canada, not the UK, so they got a better deal on them obviously and are able to sell for less (got a better wholesale price and saved on shipping probably). I also think they're saving because the charger in the box works in the USA, whereas with the UK version they had to include a USA charger separately.
There are a few small coupons rolling around that can take $10-$20 off that price also. And standard FedEx shipping with Negri is always free.
It is not yakju, it's a yakju** variant (updates a couple weeks behind, read up on it). I flashed mine to yakju 4.0.2 right after I bought it no problem. Everything is great.
Also: What do you guys think the white Galaxy Nexus will be when it is launched? and how much do you think it'll drop the titanium/silver version too?
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It'll probably be around $675 if I had to guess. They can't make any promises. you'll find out in a week. I had it on pre-order at $680, but it just wasn't worth it when I got my Titanium from them for $565.
It won't really effect the Titanium price. They're separate items and the white one is just more expensive because its new and exclusive. You'll see price drops of the Titanium regardless of the white being available just because its getting older.
martonikaj said:
I have the device. Its from Canada, not the UK, so they got a better deal on them obviously and are able to sell for less (got a better wholesale price and saved on shipping probably). I also think they're saving because the charger in the box works in the USA, whereas with the UK version they had to include a USA charger separately.
There are a few small coupons rolling around that can take $10-$20 off that price also. And standard FedEx shipping with Negri is always free.
It is not yakju, it's a yakju** variant (updates a couple weeks behind, read up on it). I flashed mine to yakju 4.0.2 right after I bought it no problem. Everything is great.
It'll probably be around $675 if I had to guess. They can't make any promises. you'll find out in a week. I had it on pre-order at $680, but it just wasn't worth it when I got my Titanium from them for $565.
It won't really effect the Titanium price. They're separate items and the white one is just more expensive because its new and exclusive. You'll see price drops of the Titanium regardless of the white being available just because its getting older.
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Thanks for the reply!
and thanks for the info! so the UK version is still pentaband correct?
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thanks for the reply!
and thanks for the info! so the UK version is still pentaband correct?
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All i9250 versions are pentaband. I'm using mine on T-Mobile US just fine.
Awesome. So I just might go for that one, since it's cheaper, and the white doesnt bother me, it would have been nice to have, not for the money tho. THANKS!
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Awesome. So I just might go for that one, since it's cheaper, and the white doesnt bother me, it would have been nice to have, not for the money tho. THANKS!
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Yep. No problem. Enjoy your device.
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Yep. No problem. Enjoy your device.
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I will, i cant wait to finally have a Nexus device, ever since my G1 i fell in love with android, and this will just be EPIC! Thanks for the info you gave me, i truly appreciate it, i could probably have looked it up, but i figured if there was something wrong with it or what-have-you i wouldn't have found it on any site but here. thanks.
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
I will, i cant wait to finally have a Nexus device, ever since my G1 i fell in love with android, and this will just be EPIC! Thanks for the info you gave me, i truly appreciate it, i could probably have looked it up, but i figured if there was something wrong with it or what-have-you i wouldn't have found it on any site but here. thanks.
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No problem whatsoever.
4G???
Sellers are advertising i9250's they say will work on GSM 700, AT&T's "4G" LTE service. Can this be true, or false advertising?? Uh, never mind. Did a search, should have known better. Guess HSDPA+="4G".
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Sellers are advertising i9250's they say will work on GSM 700, AT&T's "4G" LTE service. Can this be true, or false advertising?? Uh, never mind. Did a search, should have known better. Guess HSDPA+="4G".
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LTE and hspa+ Are both considered 4G.
The I9250 version only supports hspa+. Verizon one is LTE but only works on their network.
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Thanks, zephiK. Trying to get Negri to answer me as to how long before the CA version is back in stock. Currently shows back ordered.
TSF14 said:
Thanks, zephiK. Trying to get Negri to answer me as to how long before the CA version is back in stock. Currently shows back ordered.
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They did say it was a limited batch. Who knows when they'll get more.
They dropped the other version down to $622.50.
Yup, just pulled the trigger!
martonikaj said:
They did say it was a limited batch. Who knows when they'll get more.
They dropped the other version down to $622.50.
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Yes, Negri just emailed me. Bought the Latin American version, $622.50.
TSF14 said:
Yes, Negri just emailed me. Bought the Latin American version, $622.50.
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Ouch, their site is showing the CAN version in stock again . Not a big price diff though.

Should I Get One?

I've been wanting a HTC One X for a while now. I was going to get the North American version, but 16GB just won't cut it (I have about 7GB of music itself, and that's always increasing). So I turned to the international version. The thing is, I've been reading about a lot of problems. Is it worth buying if there are so many problems with the international version? Also, does anyone know if I can buy the international version online off contract? I checked Amazon, but they only sell it without warranty. I don't think it's worth taking the risk, buying it without warranty. Any input is appreciated!
iLV16 said:
I've been wanting an HTC One X for a while now. I was going to get the North American version, but 16GB just won't cut it (I have about 7GB of music itself, and that's always increasing). So I turned to the international version. The thing is, I've been reading about a lot of problems. Is it worth buying if there are so many problems with the international version? Also, does anyone know if I can buy the international version online off contract? I checked Amazon, but they only sell it without warranty. I don't think it's worth taking the risk, buying it without warranty. Any input is appreciated!
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never buy this phone without a warranty!! or online. and if you going to buy just check everything possible. especially lcd screen(there maybe a yellow dots)
real77055 said:
never buy this phone without a warranty!! or online. and if you going to buy just check everything possible. especially lcd screen(there maybe a yellow dots)
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But I'm going to be buying new, from an authorized seller. So I wouldn't have to check for anything right. If something is wrong, I could get a replacement. The only problem is I don't know who sells it unlocked and off contract with warranty. :s
iLV16 said:
But I'm going to be buying new, from an authorized seller. So I wouldn't have to check for anything right. If something is wrong, I could get a replacement. The only problem is I don't know who sells it unlocked and off contract with warranty. :s
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ok. you can finde it in expansys or gsmnation i would recommend the last one.
real77055 said:
ok. you can finde it in expansys or gsmnation i would recommend the last one.
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So does the GSM Nation one come with manufacturer warranty? For HTC I believe it is two years.
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So does the GSM Nation one come with manufacturer warranty? For HTC I believe it is two years.
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as i know both site will give a warranty. they have min. 10 days returne policy. and after that you will contacts HTC directly for your warranty
real77055 said:
as i know both site will give a warranty. they have min. 10 days returne policy. and after that you will contacts HTC directly for your warranty
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Okay thanks a lot! GSM Nation is actually cheaper than my local carrier. Thanks for your help.

FYI - Unlocked T-Mo Note 3 $669 (EDIT: Cancelled: Stay away from Negri Electronics)

EDIT: Sorry guys, but this coupon code is no longer valid. But it was fun while it lasted, huh. Also, as of 10/8 Negri has increased their price for the unlocked T-Mobile Note 3.
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments. EDIT: Now says 'Coming Soon'.
Negri's website now shows the White T-Mobile Note 3 as 'In Stock' with 'Add to Cart' (instead of 'Preorder'). The Black version, however, still says 'Preorder'. Also, Negri's blog (http://goo.gl/iTQyTv) states that the first orders are being shipped out as of yesterday (9/8), and at least one person has stated in this thread that they have received their tracking number.
If you have received your tracking number, please post below with your pre-order date, which color you ordered, as well as your expected delivery date. It will help people figure out where they are in the queue.
Forget all of the above. I have cancelled my order with Negri Electronics. After three weeks of waiting for them to ship, Negri posted on their blog and basically confirmed what many of us have suspected for the last couple of days. Negri is buying their devices from shady suppliers who are selling them used devices. This has resulted in at least of couple of people who thought they were getting NEW Note 3s actually having their devices BLACKLISTED on T-Mobile. In addition, at least one person has received a device rooted with Knox tripped (and thus a voided warranty).
I was willing to put up with the three week delay (though now I feel like an idiot for doing so), but these new issues are unacceptable in my opinion.
Yeah but it's black.
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charlieb620 said:
Yeah but it's black.
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They have a white one for pre-order now.
I was gonna buy from them but my lack of patience got the best of me lol. Ended up buying from a local T-mobile store instead.
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Would this be a unlocked bootloader, region unlocked US version?
I went to the store but when they told me the device was locked I decided to buy at Negri's to save me the trouble.
Has anyone with the TMo version verified its locked?
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Techngro said:
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments.
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They told me I had to buy some type of wireless plan,did you? Like a SIM kit or something.
Definitely a good deal
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Techngro said:
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments.
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Thanx for this!
By next week I'll be the proud owner of 3 Notes!
ATT on upgrade tomorrow to turn for some cash to repay the TMO buy
TMO I just bought and saved $20 on thanx to you!
Original International Note from 2011 that I'll cash out for 3-400, so I should be zero outlay, Unlocked TMO phone on ATT!
Negri despite what their chat said did not require a sim or plan for checkout
Techngro said:
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments.
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Cool !!
I'm going to order mine right now
Thanks
charlieb620 said:
Yeah but it's black.
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I have heard that the black one has a better soft-touch feel while the plastic has a hard plastic feel (I played with one at an AT&T store).
Pikezer1337 said:
They have a white one for pre-order now.
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That's so weird, because that white one must have just appeared after I ordered mine.
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Would this be a unlocked bootloader, region unlocked US version?
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I don't know about a bootloader. I think the unlocked refers to the SIM unlock so that it can be used with any GSM carrier.
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Has anyone with the TMo version verified its locked?
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They haven't shipped any yet to my knowledge, but I don't see why they would advertise it as unlocked when it is not. But when I get mine I will confirm.
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They told me I had to buy some type of wireless plan,did you? Like a SIM kit or something.
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No, I bought the unlocked version. I don't even see a version that would require a plan. I don't think Negri sells phones with contracts/plans. Are you sure we're talking about the same site?
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Thanx for this!
By next week I'll be the proud owner of 3 Notes!
ATT on upgrade tomorrow to turn for some cash to repay the TMO buy
TMO I just bought and saved $20 on thanx to you!
Original International Note from 2011 that I'll cash out for 3-400, so I should be zero outlay, Unlocked TMO phone on ATT!
Negri despite what their chat said did not require a sim or plan for checkout
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Great. Happy to help. Click that 'thanks' button under my post, if you please, sir.
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Cool !!
I'm going to order mine right now
Thanks
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No problem.
DAMN! Negri should give me a gift card for all this business I am driving to them. rofl
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No, I bought the unlocked version. I don't even see a version that would require a plan. I don't think Negri sells phones with contracts/plans. Are you sure we're talking about the same site?
Great. Happy to help. Click that 'thanks' button under my post, if you please, sir.
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I asked in Chat about the Unlocked and they said I had to select a wireless plan. But I'm thinking they were just trying to push the sales up. I even sent them the link to the phone. But that was untrue.
Already clicked for you! I'll clcik this one too.
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I don't know about a bootloader. I think the unlocked refers to the SIM unlock so that it can be used with any GSM carrier.
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Thank you for the reply, Reading here on XDA the T-mobile US phones did not have the region lock stickers on them, thats why I was wondering.
Discover is also offering 5% CB if that helps anyone out
delayed shipping
FYI, after talking with the CSR, it looks like the 10/4/13 delivery date is delayed until a week later on 10/10/13.
So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
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So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
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yup...
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Would this be a unlocked bootloader, region unlocked US version?
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TMO Does NOT have locked Bootloader -
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So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
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I thought wifi calling was an Android feature that works with T-Mobile and not a T-Mobile feature as per se.

Pixel 2 xl price after Pixel 3 release

hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
The OG Pixel dropped by $100 when the Pixel 2 was released.
https://wccftech.com/older-pixel-price-drop/
hajjash said:
hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
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hajjash said:
hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
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The OG Pixel dropped by $100 when the Pixel 2 was released.
https://wccftech.com/older-pixel-price-drop/
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The 2XL is already priced at $100 off. I ordered one late last week and was discounted $100 at the checkout.
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The 2XL is already priced at $100 off. I ordered one late last week and was discounted $100 at the checkout.
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for how much did you get it? From Amazon?
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for how much did you get it? From Amazon?
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It came to $749 plus tax from the Google store. Amazon shows slightly higher but there are refurbs cheaper and are most likely bootloader locked (no root). Honestly I do not trust Amazon sellers all that much and you probably won't get a two year warranty like Google. I fixed the screenshot in my previous post.
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It came to $749 plus tax from the Google store[/URL]. Amazon shows slightly higher but there are refurbs cheaper and are most likely bootloader locked (no root). Honestly I do not trust Amazon sellers all that much and you probably won't get a two year warranty like Google. I fixed the screenshot in my previous post.
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hmmmmmm... Someone is trying to sell me a new 128 gb pixel 2 xl for a considerably cheaper price; says he got it during black Friday...
Thank you Misterxtc I appreciate it.
hajjash said:
hmmmmmm... Someone is trying to sell me a new 128 gb pixel 2 xl for a considerably cheaper price; says he got it during black Friday...
Thank you Misterxtc I appreciate it.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
hajjash said:
Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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If the phone was purchased on BF then it will be bootloader locked since it was from Verizon. Google didn't have a BF deal. But you might be confusing bl unlock with carrier unlock. You might want to check that. Rooting is only important if you want to modify the device from stock.
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Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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It's only important if you want to root it. Let me be more clear. It is SIM unlocked, they all are no matter where they come from.
I was speaking of bootloader unlocking, which is needed only for rooting and modifying. If that isn't important to you, you are all set no matter where it came from.
I just got my pixel 2xl off eBay for $465. It is pretty and fast and a great deal.
Wow that's low. That's with the Labor Day discount going on right?
panflute said:
I just got my pixel 2xl off eBay for $465. It is pretty and fast and a great deal.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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Tonik, your distinction between bootloader/sim unlock is super helpful to me. It's essential I have a rootable phone, I use my smartphone as my primary internet connection at home with my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Is there a particular model number of Pixel 2 that I should be looking for (in the used market) that would designate is as having come from Google as opposed to one of the carriers? When I rooted my Galaxy S6 (model G920P, which I believe pegs it to Sprint) 3 years ago, I realized too late that there were only very few custom roms for my specific device, and this was terribly disappointing after having come from a Sprint Nexus phone using the glorious Dirty Unicorns rom.
schleima said:
Tonik, your distinction between bootloader/sim unlock is super helpful to me. It's essential I have a rootable phone, I use my smartphone as my primary internet connection at home with my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Is there a particular model number of Pixel 2 that I should be looking for (in the used market) that would designate is as having come from Google as opposed to one of the carriers? When I rooted my Galaxy S6 (model G920P, which I believe pegs it to Sprint) 3 years ago, I realized too late that there were only very few custom roms for my specific device, and this was terribly disappointing after having come from a Sprint Nexus phone using the glorious Dirty Unicorns rom.
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Unfortunately the model numbers are the same. Imei will tell you but the seller isn't going to give you that. Or you can get a pick of developer options from the seller. There is a slider that allows oem unlock. It needs to be blue.

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