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Does any one know how to unlock the t-mobile galaxy note 2?
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Try tool 14 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801134&postcount=4
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
Tidbits said:
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
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Same for me and I am on a prepaid Monthly4G plan and they are in the process of e-mailing it to me.... FREE from your carrier!
Has someone tried tool 14???
tested and it says it can unlock my phone but haven't gone through the payment option. i'll leave it a bit since i don't need an unlocked phone yet
gaberosa said:
Does any one know how to unlock the t-mobile galaxy note 2?
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Get it free if you pass 60 days using TMO service or off-contract phone
how long does it take cellunlocker to give code? i been waiting 16hrs and nothing
bgaccord said:
how long does it take cellunlocker to give code? i been waiting 16hrs and nothing
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dunno bout them but on my page I give the code in 1 to 15 minutes for only 2 or 3 bucks more.
also,
tommo123 said:
tested and it says it can unlock my phone but haven't gone through the payment option. i'll leave it a bit since i don't need an unlocked phone yet
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I dont know how because I downloaded the app and it says unnable to read nv data.
How you do that sir?
Tidbits said:
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
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I just got done talking to a normal call rep and the supervisor, i even gave them a hard time, i told them about how i owned my devices out right, i told them about how service on tmobile sucks at my house, and they still told me i had to wate 60 days from activation. so how you get them to give it to you?
Got mine from T-Mo on Wednesday, called them on Thursday, send them the receipt on Fri (by fax) and had my unlock code today (Sun).
How you do that there?
shojus said:
Same for me and I am on a prepaid Monthly4G plan and they are in the process of e-mailing it to me.... FREE from your carrier!
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Tidbits said:
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
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not same for me and i contacted tmobile they gave me some story about having to be a custumer for 60 days, and yes i have my 649.99+tax receipt. I am a prepaid custumer. I even gave them an extreamly hard time which normaly works for stuborn carriers
prepaidguy9081 said:
not same for me and i contacted tmobile they gave me some story about having to be a custumer for 60 days, and yes i have my 649.99+tax receipt. I am a prepaid custumer. I even gave them an extreamly hard time which normaly works for stuborn carriers
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Send them to their own website explaining. Regardless if you purchase the device outright and have documentation they have to send you the unlock code. I posted it somewhere on here.
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Guys,
This might be really stupid question. But I wanna make sure.
What do you mean by unlock?
I am pretty new in these kinds of things. Android and stuffs.
Does it mean I can pop in any sim card from any carrier from any countries?
I bought the phone from tmobile as well.
Thank you so much for answering. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
We are talking about being you to use it on multiple carriers not just T-Mobile
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Tidbits said:
We are talking about being you to use it on multiple carriers not just T-Mobile
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In my case, I will have to move back to Thailand as I am in USA right now. I wanna bring the note 2 with me. Does this work on my case as well?
Yes as long as you purchase it outright
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Tidbits said:
Yes as long as you purchase it outright
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Yes, I bought it 700$.
However, I have received email from tmobile.
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. We have received your SIM Unlock Request. Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at this time. The account must meet the following criteria:
1.Must be active for 60 days
2.Must have a balance of at least $10.00 or have had a refill placed on the account within the last 30 days
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
I just don't get it. I bought a phone with a full price. Something is wrong here?
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I contacted the better businesses buro and opend a complaint against them, since that time they have been extrodanaraly helpfull. Also see the above post about directing them to their own web page that states if you buy the device outright they are required to give you the unlock code whenever you ask. Get that adress n call if they still hastle you call the BBB
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Hi,
I want to buy the T-Mobile S4 unlocked, but I just need the device, not the plan (cause it's an additional $50)
The only place I know is shopnbc.com but it just got sold out there.
Any other places/sites ?
The phones I bought that way. G2 & Hercules. Were purchased on e-bay.
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You could always buy it off-contract from a T-Mobile store and unlock it yourself. I don't know how the price would compare to online vendors or anything, but it's definitely worth considering.
I don't really trust ebay. I'll keep it as a last resort.
I checked Negri electronics. They do have it in stock but it's listed as
"This device is intended for INTERNATIONAL USE only"
They said that it's IMEI blocked from being used in the US due to recent unlocking laws.
But that's not how I understand the law is.... nobody said anything about not being able to use devices which are already unlocked , fully bought and paid for.
Any thoughts?
lordcheeto03 said:
You could always buy it off-contract from a T-Mobile store and unlock it yourself. I don't know how the price would compare to online vendors or anything, but it's definitely worth considering.
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Yeah, that's an option, just trying to save $50, that's the first month service charge. I don't really need the T-Mobile service at all.
vortexmak said:
Yeah, that's an option, just trying to save $50, that's the first month service charge. I don't really need the T-Mobile service at all.
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Yeah, but what I'm saying is that you don't have to get service with T-Mobile to buy the S4 from them. Tell them you want to buy it outright and off-contract. Pay full price and walk out device in hand, without any sort of service.
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Yeah, but what I'm saying is that you don't have to get service with T-Mobile to buy the S4 from them. Pay full price and walk out device in hand, without any sort of service.
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They let you do that ?
I had checked online and there was no way to buy a phone without service.
I'll try the store today.
Edit: I just called them up, they don't let you buy just the device
vortexmak said:
They let you do that ?
I had checked online and there was no way to buy a phone without service.
I'll try the store today.
Thanks
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Yup. I did it around 2 weeks after release when I was still on AT&T; had it up and running within the hour.
lordcheeto03 said:
Yup. I did it around 2 weeks after release when I was still on AT&T; had it up and running within the hour.
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I just called up another store. They are not letting me save any money
It's 650+tax in store without plan and 600 with plan
vortexmak said:
I just called up another store. They are not letting me save any money
It's 650+tax in store without plan and 600 with plan
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Oh believe me, I know. I just mentioned it because I'm not exactly sure the price difference between an online vendor and in-store; but it is definitely possible to get it there.
If you're looking to buy unlocked, buy from anyone reputable, reputable being a real business. But if you're going to go on eBay, Craigslist, or anything dealing with the average joe, do note that you could be buying a device that has the potential to be blacklisted. When on eBay, look at their feedback and determine how many phones they're selling. If it's just a few, I would be weary as to how they're getting their stock.
Whatever vendor said an international phone can't be used in the USA and is blacklisted due to it being unlocked is full of nonsense and should be avoided like the plague, sketchy stuff.
Magicantian said:
If you're looking to buy unlocked, buy from anyone reputable, reputable being a real business. But if you're going to go on eBay, Craigslist, or anything dealing with the average joe, do note that you could be buying a device that has the potential to be blacklisted. When on eBay, look at their feedback and determine how many phones they're selling. If it's just a few, I would be weary as to how they're getting their stock.
Whatever vendor said an international phone can't be used in the USA and is blacklisted due to it being unlocked is full of nonsense and should be avoided like the plague, sketchy stuff.
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Totally agree, ebay and CL postings cannot be 100% trusted.
Best advice stay away from ebay I buy a lot of unlocked devices from amazon this is the way to go you cant go wrong.
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jslim38 said:
Best advice stay away from ebay I buy a lot of unlocked devices from amazon this is the way to go you cant go wrong.
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Checked Amazon, still no reputable seller and 0 reviews
If you're not morally opposed to supporting Wal-Mart, most of them sell the S4 for Family Mobile (T-Mobile) for $629. I think it's even available on their website under "prepaid devices".
Edit: It's not unlocked, obviously, but the unlock process is posted in this forum.
Hmm I just checked and found one with a 97% positive rating on amazon.and yes its unlocked but you have to make sure that it has the lte bands for tmo
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Here you go.check it out. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BV1NKCW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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kgbeezr1 said:
If you're not morally opposed to supporting Wal-Mart, most of them sell the S4 for Family Mobile (T-Mobile) for $629. I think it's even available on their website under "prepaid devices".
Edit: It's not unlocked, obviously, but the unlock process is posted in this forum.
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I'd rather go with an unofficial unlock. I don't know whether T-Mobile will unlock this.
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Hmm I just checked and found one with a 97% positive rating on amazon.and yes its unlocked but you have to make sure that it has the lte bands for tmo
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Here you go.check it out. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BV1NKCW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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That's an i9500 . the T-Mobile one is m919. Thanks though
If you buy it from a T-Mobile store, they are supposed to be able to unlock it for you there. They gave me the run-around though; said they couldn't do it in store unless I was a customer while customer service said it had to be done in-store because I wasn't a customer. Plus, as was mentioned in some other thread (or perhaps earlier in this one, I don't remember) you may pay a few dollars more in-store, but if something happens within the warranty period you just take back in-store instead of shipping it off somewhere.
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If you buy it from a T-Mobile store, they are supposed to be able to unlock it for you there. They gave me the run-around though; said they couldn't do it in store unless I was a customer while customer service said it had to be done in-store because I wasn't a customer. Plus, as was mentioned in some other thread (or perhaps earlier in this one, I don't remember) you may pay a few dollars more in-store, but if something happens within the warranty period you just take back in-store instead of shipping it off somewhere.
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I've paid off my phone, a week later called CS they email me snd told me I have to wait 40 days to get the unlock code.
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epsix said:
I've paid off my phone, a week later called CS they email me snd told me I have to wait 40 days to get the unlock code.
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I know... there are inconsistencies in what they're telling people though. I was told by CS that I had to wait 30-40 days to get the unlock code by phone, go through Samsung and get it whenever they get around to it, or go in store and get it whenever I wanted. I was just pointing out the fact that it almost appears that, at the time at least, they didn't know what exactly was going on as CS tells me one thing and the reps in the store said to go through customer service. I ended up not even worrying about TMO and waiting and just did the unlock method here. MUCH less hassle
I just saw that Verizon is now selling certified pre-owned Note 4's for a 30% discount on their website.
They note this is a factory unlocked version. Does this mean the bootloader is unlocked and thus could be rooted?
Asking for a friend...
mainebluedevil said:
I just saw that Verizon is now selling certified pre-owned Note 4's for a 30% discount on their website.
They note this is a factory unlocked version. Does this mean the bootloader is unlocked and thus could be rooted?
Asking for a friend...
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No, is Sim unlocked. Great price though
Avoid Verizon pre-owned phones at all costs. Save yourself the headache.
nh97103 said:
Avoid Verizon pre-owned phones at all costs. Save yourself the headache.
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Agreed
oneandroidnut said:
Agreed
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What are you basing this on?
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What are you basing this on?
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because CPO are as their name says preowned and they always have issues as stated
The deal is back on. I've gotten warranty replacements in the past that were CPO and they were always fine.
I am on the verge of purchasing this phone from Verizon but I am just wondering do you guys think that the devs will be able to unlock the boot loader?. Or is it highly unlikely?
You should buy it from Google Store, that's an honest opinion.
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I am on the verge of purchasing this phone from Verizon but I am just wondering do you guys think that the devs will be able to unlock the boot loader?. Or is it highly unlikely?
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I would say no but maybe one day
egren58 said:
I am on the verge of purchasing this phone from Verizon but I am just wondering do you guys think that the devs will be able to unlock the boot loader?. Or is it highly unlikely?
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Highly unlikely I would guess. I think you can get it from the google store tho and have it activated on verizon network still, from what I have read. That version would come ready to be unlocked.
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Highly unlikely I would guess. I think you can get it from the google store tho and have it activated on verizon network still, from what I have read. That version would come ready to be unlocked.
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I am not even on Verizon . lol I'm on tmbile but Google rep said about a month until they go back up for sale. There is one on craiglist for 1,000$ for 32 GB idk if I should make the move or not.
egren58 said:
I am not even on Verizon . lol I'm on tmbile but Google rep said about a month until they go back up for sale. There is one on craiglist for 1,000$ for 32 GB idk if I should make the move or not.
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I definitely would not buy the Verizon one with the expectation of using it on any carrier besides verizon.
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I definitely would not buy the Verizon one with the expectation of using it on any carrier besides verizon.
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Is factory unlocked from my end
Negotiating a 32gb google edition..
frch0603 said:
I definitely would not buy the Verizon one with the expectation of using it on any carrier besides verizon.
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Why wouldn't you buy a "Verizon version with expectation of using it on another carrier"?
I bought a Verizon version last night from Best Buy (im not really worried about unlocking the bootloader at this point. Been doing it for years lol ) and put my T-Mobile sim card in and it worked immediately.
All these Google Pixel phones are carrier unlocked. Every single one. The only difference is that the Verizon version currently cannot be Bootloader unlocked, but I'm sure it will someday.
I would say buy from google if you really want to have an unlocked bootloader. I wont say it will never be unlocked but i think there will be very few working on it for the simple fact that you can buy an unlocked version. I would have bought it from google but it was more cost effective for me to buy it from Verizon.
Honest opinion = It is highly unlikely!
Most likely not since there is an google verison that comes with an unlocked bootloader for the same price.
I'm with verizon but bought it from the Google store. I am thinking about switching carriers sometime soon so I don't want to be stuck with monthly payments from Verizon on a device that won't be used on their carrier. That's why I did Google finance. Plus I already give too much money to Verizon each month. Bootloader being unlocked or not doesn't bother me but some people will want root and one day I may root and I want that option.
Yeahci will just wait till its available again. I'm on tmobile and I will never leave. Lol I only pay 50$ for unlimited everything
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Yeahci will just wait till its available again. I'm on tmobile and I will never leave. Lol I only pay 50$ for unlimited everything
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Same here. My wife is on Verizon and I looked at adding a line. If I buy it outright (pixel xl) I don't get the big credit for my V10, only fair market value and I don't get the free data bump either. At the end of the day, staying with T-Mobile with unlimited data just makes sense
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Same here. My wife is on Verizon and I looked at adding a line. If I buy it outright (pixel xl) I don't get the big credit for my V10, only fair market value and I don't get the free data bump either. At the end of the day, staying with T-Mobile with unlimited data just makes sense
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Yeah man ilove being grandfather in. I scanned a copy of my original contract, and a few times they tried to switch my plans to the new jump and I was like nope I have a SIGNED contract. Lol LOVE IT!! also I can't get throttle after using 20+ gigs of data.
Never buy a phone for what it MIGHT do in the future.
If you need root/unlocked bootloader buy a phone that already has that.
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So I will let the hypedye down now I'll just stick to 7.1.1 on the 6p. And than I'll sell my 6p and op3 to buy the xl in the coming months.
It seems there are too many Verizon models running around now that somehow came with an unlockable bootloader.... makes me think there is a better chance at the devs finding a way. Mostly just a hunch but....
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Will an at&t sim in verizon model prevent software updates?
I switched from T-mobile to Verizon thinking that I could just continue paying the monthly installments and use it on the Verizon network. Now I am paying $30/mo for a phone that doesn't work on my network. There are a bunch of sites that claim to unlock your device but they very widely in price. Does anyone have experience using a service like this? Any suggestions on which to use?
Try to find a free method. A lot of the sites are legit, but I can not vouch for specific one?
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Try to find a free method. A lot of the sites are legit, but I can not vouch for specific one?
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I didn't come across any free options, but some were up to $120!
A lot of them overcharg. If you can pay with something like PayPal which you can request a refund for, do so.
Tale a reletivly cheap one with good reviews on a known reviewing site.
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A lot of them overcharg. If you can pay with something like PayPal which you can request a refund for, do so.
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That's a good idea
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Tale a reletivly cheap one with good reviews on a known reviewing site.
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That's what I had been doing, I just thought I would throw it out there on here to see if anyone had first hand exoerience
I have use SIMDoctor in the past, you can usually find a coupon code or something to get it cheaper.
I am trying to find an unlock for AT&T right now, going overseas for 6+ months and I'm not spending $1,800 for their garbage "Day Passes", and it's financed so they won't unlock it.
Unfortunately, at least for AT&T, none of these unlocking services have the unlock codes. Seems like AT&T went out of their way to make sure people can't unlock early.
Thank goodness that the U.K. banned carrier locked phones a year ago...
Mobile companies now banned from selling locked handsets
Mobile phone companies are now banned from selling customers locked handsets, under new Ofcom rules that come into force today (17 December 2021).
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Such a rip-off that you cannot use your mobile on the carrier of your choice and get the best and cheapest plans.
Conzo427 said:
I switched from T-mobile to Verizon thinking that I could just continue paying the monthly installments and use it on the Verizon network. Now I am paying $30/mo for a phone that doesn't work on my network. There are a bunch of sites that claim to unlock your device but they very widely in price. Does anyone have experience using a service like this? Any suggestions on which to use?
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The only option is to have the carrier unlock the phone. I was able to convince them to unlock it!
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I have use SIMDoctor in the past, you can usually find a coupon code or something to get it cheaper.
I am trying to find an unlock for AT&T right now, going overseas for 6+ months and I'm not spending $1,800 for their garbage "Day Passes", and it's financed so they won't unlock it.
Unfortunately, at least for AT&T, none of these unlocking services have the unlock codes. Seems like AT&T went out of their way to make sure people can't
I have use SIMDoctor in the past, you can usually find a coupon code or something to get it cheaper.
I am trying to find an unlock for AT&T right now, going overseas for 6+ months and I'm not spending $1,800 for their garbage "Day Passes", and it's financed so they won't unlock it.
Unfortunately, at least for AT&T, none of these unlocking services have the unlock codes. Seems like AT&T went out of their way to make sure people can't unlock early.
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That should be one of the special requests that you can get them to unlock it if the phone is paid off or not, have you tried calling and letting them know you have to leave the country for work? It's worth a shot sense it should be free
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That should be one of the special requests that you can get them to unlock it if the phone is paid off or not, have you tried calling and letting them know you have to leave the country for work? It's worth a shot sense it should be free
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Yeah; They gave me two options, pay for "Day Pass" (roughly $1,800 if I stay as long as I'm scheduled) or pay off the phone ($1,600). If I pay off the phone, I was told they'd remove my trade in promotion credits (which was $1,000).
I should have known not to buy a phone from AT&T...
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Yeah; They gave me two options, pay for "Day Pass" (roughly $1,800 if I stay as long as I'm scheduled) or pay off the phone ($1,600). If I pay off the phone, I was told they'd remove my trade in promotion credits (which was $1,000).
I should have known not to buy a phone from AT&T...
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Huh strange, then I wonder what you would have to prove if you were tell them hypothetically you were get shipped out over seas in the military, or is it because it looks like they have been venturing out to other countries now with there service I suppose that could be, but as well if you wanted to you can find alot of the the software the company's use online,
https://www.google.com/urlsa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiOrL_nmf_7AhVTMUQIHXOxBtIQFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestflashfile.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw0B4j1ov5QOGtKarkaHEqBr
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Huh strange, then I wonder what you would have to prove if you were tell them hypothetically you were get shipped out over seas in the military, or is it because it looks like they have been venturing out to other countries now with there service I suppose that could be, but as well if you wanted to you can find alot of the the software the company's use online,
https://www.google.com/urlsa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiOrL_nmf_7AhVTMUQIHXOxBtIQFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestflashfile.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw0B4j1ov5QOGtKarkaHEqBr
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If you were going for active duty, then a copy of your orders will do it. I'm just going for work, so they see me as a bucket of free money.
That Google link must not have copied/pasted right, it comes back with a 404.
Squeaky369 said:
If you were going for active duty, then a copy of your orders will do it. I'm just going for work, so they see me as a bucket of free money.
That Google link must not have copied/pasted right, it comes back with a 404.
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Yea I figured they must have changed lot, and yes I'll verify it otherwise it's called best flash file
https://bestflashfile.com/ there is a app in the place store a s well
Any better unlocking service to unlock z fold 4 currently locked with Att... Please help...