hi so I am looking at buying a new htc 10 for verizon. I am aware that I will not be able to use it on the verizon network unless I root it and tweak some things. On the other hand I could buy the verizon htc 10 and send it to get unlocked. I'm not sure what to do for a couple reasons.
1. If I unlock the verizon phone, will I then be able to use it on GSM networks at a later time and can I get rid of ALL the bloatware (DT Ignite, NFL Mobile, etc...) that an unlocked phone purchased straight from HTC would have?
2. I'm not completely phone literate, but I did root my LG G2 for limited purposes. I'm a college student who studies electronics so I don't imagine it'll be too difficult with guides and youtube but i just dont want to **** up and brick a brand new phone. So would it be worth the effort to root an unlocked phone for verizon or should i just save myself the trouble and get the verizon phone and get it rooted for me?
3. Will my coverage with verizon be the same on an unlocked htc 10?
Thanks in advance guys! much appreciated.
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Sorry, this is probably a really stupid question, but if you have an unlocked HTC Hero (i.e. not from T-Mob or Orange), do you still need to root it to replace the roms? On my sim-free G1 from the Google Dev Network, I can replace the roms, but obviously it is aimed specifically at developers so might be different.
The reason I ask is that I have just bought an unlocked HTC Hero with a new contract from Mobiles.co.uk, but customer retention on my existing contract have just offered me a frankly unbelievable deal with a free HTC Magic which is really tempting me. However, if I would not have to root the Hero, but would have to root the Magic and thus void the guarentee, that might swing it.
Thanks!
an "unlocked" phone just means it is sim unlocked and you can use it with other GSM cariers. Just pop in a different cariers sim and you can use the phone on their network.
It does not have anything to do with modding a phone. So if you would like to mod your phone with new roms and what not, root is still required for most situations.
If I were to purchase a fully unlocked HTC Pro 2 how would I go about getting it on the Boost Network. I currently have 2 accounts one is a IDEN account w/ (Motorola I1) and the other CDMA account w/ (Sanyo Incognito). I am new to this but the android I got needs a little more twinking before they put another one out. You can buy unlocked phones already unlocked just have to get them serviced. If I can't purchase one that is already unlocked how do I go about unlocking it.
i dont know abut IDEN but there is no such thing as an "unlocked" CDMA phone, they dont really have them locked anyway, but i doubt boost will activate one on their network, and an unlocked GSM TP2 wont work since AFAIK boost doesnt have a GSM network
ok
So say I can't get one aleady unlocked and I get one from lets say ebay how would i be able to use it on the boost network. I don't know how to do this all i am trying to do is get a better phone.
Hi guys,
I purchased an ATT HTC one m9 when they first came out which I unlocked and had S-off. I dropped it at work and it got all chipped up and was acting up. I have been wanting to get another ever since but really couldn't afford it. I see now that Staples has the Verizon HTC One M9 for $200. I am thinking about buying it. I use a nexus 5 on straight talk TMO now. I mostly use my phone at work where TMO and ATT seam to have the best Internet connection. If I use a straight talk Sim in it and it doesn't get a good connection at work can I SIM unlock it, root it, and S-off and it will support the proper bands for AT&T and TMO?
Thanks guys,
Rocky
Ps. Do you guys think HTC will fix my AT&T unlocked, S-off, rooted m9 under warranty for free or for a small fee?
Verizon phone's come factory unlocked.
But why not get one for T-Mobile or At&t as they would be fully compatible as a Verizon M9 something's will not work fully..
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
All,
First off, I want to get it out there that this question has nothing to do with rooting and / or flashing custom ROMs. I have recently acquired a T-Mobile S6 Edge Plus recently and am desperately trying to get it unlocked to Verizon, is this possible? Without issue for me to get this process done? Will I lose an quality, features? service disruptions? any instability and reliability whatsoever? Is this a fruitless endeavor? Waste of my money? I get that GSM vs. CDMA are operating on 2 different bands, but I have also heard that this doesn't cause any issues. Please help me, I really want to use my beast of a phone on Verizon's network since that is my carrier and don't plan on changing to a GSM carrier anytime soon. Thoughts? Suggestions? Also, who would be a reliable source or mom and Pop shop that I can go to in Chicagoland? I don't want to do this Unlock business online if I can help it. Any ideas on how much this service will cost me? $40? or would it be closer to $100? Last I heard, even if I went it got it unlocked to CDMA, I would lose Internet service period. Is this a true statement? (FYI, I understand there are no issues from unlocking within and between AT&T to T-Mobile and vice versa.) But GSM to CDMA is another story.
Thanks for reading folks!
G928T unlock for Verizon
jmoi923 said:
All,
First off, I want to get it out there that this question has nothing to do with rooting and / or flashing custom ROMs. I have recently acquired a T-Mobile S6 Edge Plus recently and am desperately trying to get it unlocked to Verizon, is this possible? Without issue for me to get this process done? Will I lose an quality, features? service disruptions? any instability and reliability whatsoever? Is this a fruitless endeavor? Waste of my money? I get that GSM vs. CDMA are operating on 2 different bands, but I have also heard that this doesn't cause any issues. Please help me, I really want to use my beast of a phone on Verizon's network since that is my carrier and don't plan on changing to a GSM carrier anytime soon. Thoughts? Suggestions? Also, who would be a reliable source or mom and Pop shop that I can go to in Chicagoland? I don't want to do this Unlock business online if I can help it. Any ideas on how much this service will cost me? $40? or would it be closer to $100? Last I heard, even if I went it got it unlocked to CDMA, I would lose Internet service period. Is this a true statement? (FYI, I understand there are no issues from unlocking within and between AT&T to T-Mobile and vice versa.) But GSM to CDMA is another story.
Thanks for reading folks!
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Yes it will work just fine after unlocking the phone as long as you get a micro sim card from Verizon.
If the phone has been paid off for over 30 days then you can use the free "Tmobile Device Unlock" app to unlock
it and if the phone is STOCK and no one deleted the unlock app it should be in the app drawer of the phone.
If the "Device Unlock" app is not in the app drawer then you can simply download it from the playstore.
To unlock it with the unlock app it only takes one click. (you can choose between permanent or temporary unlock)
Here is the direct playstore link for the Tmobile Device Unlock app in case you need it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.simlock&hl=en
Here is Tmobile's "Device Unlock" step by step instruction link in case you need it:
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14011
I unlocked my Tmobile S6 Edge+ and when I go into Settings>Mobile networks and click on
"Network operators" then click "Search Now" it displays Tmobile, AT&T and Verizon as options.
The only functions which I know will NOT work using Verizon sim card is wifi calling and video calling.
Also you will need to setup your APN to match Verizon's APN settings.
If you have or know of someone who has a Verizon phone you can simply go into it's settings and
"Settings>Mobile networks>Access point names and edit your phone's access point names settings
making it the same as the Verizon phone's access point names. (this is for Internet to work)
P.s. If the Unlock Device app does NOT unlock your phone it means that it's either not paid off or it has been stolen. (Blacklisted)
Good luck,
Have a great day!
Hi Misterjunky, could you please PM me when you get a chance? Thanks!!
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jmoi923 said:
Hi Misterjunky, could you please PM me when you get a chance? Thanks!!
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Sorry, I do not PM people.
Why can't you ask the question here in a reply, it might even help other users.
Have a great day!
OK, I'll reply tonight.
Been using Moto X (2013) for 6 years, finally decided to upgrade. As a fan of smaller phones instantly fell in love with this on amazon. Does anyone know if I can unlock it to work with a local carrier (in Azerbaijan)? Looking at question and answers on Amazon got me really confused.
Edit: Also, how much would it cost to unlock it?
Edit2: After "researching" what unlocked means (haven't used carrier plan phones ever), seems like it can get locked after an update. Does anyone have experience with the phone I linked? Also, I found this which says "T-Mobile GSM Unlocked". Wth does that mean? Is it usable worldwide/any carrier, or only with T-Mobile, or is unlocked by T-Mobile officially and is somehow more reliable or something? Sorry but I'm completely uneducated in this matter. Hope I'll get some help before it runs out of stock.
Thanks!