I guess it comes down to which LTE bands are available and which carriers' phones can be BL-Unlocked. Please tell me if t his has changed, but I'm used to AT&T bootloaders not being unlockable, while TMO bootloaders are often readily unlockable but their devices don't always use the same bands as AT&T's network.
I'm pretty sure I want an M9. It looks like ATT/TMO hardware are the same, though I don't know which bands are available on their respective ROMS. I really want my device unlocked, and I might want to run a custom ROM at some point.
Is it recommended to get an unlocked TMO phone for use on AT&T, or does the TMO ROM limit the available LTE bands in any way? Or is there any reason I should just go with the AT&T version because, for example, it's easily rooted and/or there's a way to unlock the BL?
Thanks in advance.
Get the AT&T version.
HTC allows you to unlock the BL.
Sunshine allows you to S-off so you can convert it to the Developer Edition.
This is what I did, got the AT&T version through them then converted the Dev Edition
I have a Verizon variant. I'm running LeeDroid atm. When installing LeeDroid you can select your variant. I was wondering if you can select US unlocked and essentially operate the Verizon variant as an unlocked variant? I know the Verizon m8 was compatible with at least T-Mobile ROMs and I'm pretty sure the VZ 10 is the same hardware as the unlocked model.
My other question is can you flash a RUU from the unlocked model to a Verizon variant?
I've been away from htc for a while so I'm trying to see how everything works nowadays. I don't want to corrupt my current rom or brick my phone. I've been on Motorola where there's one rom that works for every carrier. Thanks!
elite001mm said:
I have a Verizon variant. I'm running LeeDroid atm. When installing LeeDroid you can select your variant. I was wondering if you can select US unlocked and essentially operate the Verizon variant as an unlocked variant? I know the Verizon m8 was compatible with at least T-Mobile ROMs and I'm pretty sure the VZ 10 is the same hardware as the unlocked model.
My other question is can you flash a RUU from the unlocked model to a Verizon variant?
I've been away from htc for a while so I'm trying to see how everything works nowadays. I don't want to corrupt my current rom or brick my phone. I've been on Motorola where there's one rom that works for every carrier. Thanks!
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I would check the MID of the device and compare it with the firmware. For example, I have a tmobile htc10, but the MID is the exact same as the us unlocked MID, so i flashed the unlocked US firmwares with no problem. If the MID (model id) does not match, I would not recommend trying it. But i could be wrong. But you will also need to change the CID to match the firmware, which isnt the issue really. Changing the CID is very easy. Now, as for selecting the carrier during a rom install, all that does is add some values to build.prop to match the carrier and maybe some specific APN settings for that carrier. Good luck.
MY 2 XL unlocked arrived from google today. It's going on the Verizon network. Do I need to root and unlock the bootloader before putting in the verizon sim? Does the verizon sim prevent me from rooting and unlocking after putting it in?
Do I need to unlock the bootloader if I'm not installing a custom rom? I'm mostly interested in root for all the Tasker stuff I like my phone to do.
I'm very worried I'll do something wrong and be prevented from rooting/unlocking after putting the phone on the verizon network. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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MY 2 XL unlocked arrived from google today. It's going on the Verizon network. Do I need to root and unlock the bootloader before putting in the verizon sim? Does the verizon sim prevent me from rooting and unlocking after putting it in?
Do I need to unlock the bootloader if I'm not installing a custom rom? I'm mostly interested in root for all the Tasker stuff I like my phone to do.
I'm very worried I'll do something wrong and be prevented from rooting/unlocking after putting the phone on the verizon network. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Google offered you two choices to buy. A Verizon version and a unlockable Google version. Which one did you buy? I would try and unlock it now. Your sim won't matter either way. If you bought the Verizon version your toast.
I am sure its unlocked as it did not come with a sim and came from Google. I hope I bought the unlocked version.
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I have been able to flash the unlocked non carrier specific firmware on several Verizon Samsung phones over the past few years. Through my employer, I was able to get a free Motorola One 5g UW that I want to take and use on ATT. I know it has the antennas. I can put my sim in, and it shows cricket, but it is locked through Verizon. Is it possible to flash a Motorola from one carrier specific firmware over to another like the Samsungs ? Verizon says it will unlock after 60 days, but even still, it will have Verizon bloatware on it. Thanks in advance.
It doesn't work
Radio in AT&T and VZ versions are different.
Moreover, both bootloader are dead locked and there's NO WAY to unlock
Hi all,
I've always had carrier locked phones on Verizon/Verizon models (S3, Note 4, Note 8 - all rooted, only Note 8 with locked bootloader) and I will be getting the 6 pro in the carrier unlocked variant from the Google store. I plan to root when available. As mentioned, I plan to use this on Verizon networks.
I've read some conflicting information regarding bootloader unlocking for carrier unlocked devices to be used on Verizon so just wanted to clarify:
If I buy a carrier unlocked 6 pro, insert my Verizon sim card and set up the phone, will I be able to unlock the bootloader at a later point? Or do I need to unlock the bootloader before inserting the Verizon sim card for the first time?
I realize obviously we don't have the phones yet, but I am presuming this is more of a general question/use case. I've read in multiple spots (here on XDA and other android forums) stating that you need to unlock bootloader before inserting the sim card, but also read that you can do it at any point since the sim card doesn't deny access to those operations. So just looking for what is actually the correct answer.
Carousser said:
Hi all,
I've always had carrier locked phones on Verizon/Verizon models (S3, Note 4, Note 8 - all rooted, only Note 8 with locked bootloader) and I will be getting the 6 pro in the carrier unlocked variant from the Google store. I plan to root when available. As mentioned, I plan to use this on Verizon networks.
I've read some conflicting information regarding bootloader unlocking for carrier unlocked devices to be used on Verizon so just wanted to clarify:
If I buy a carrier unlocked 6 pro, insert my Verizon sim card and set up the phone, will I be able to unlock the bootloader at a later point? Or do I need to unlock the bootloader before inserting the Verizon sim card for the first time?
I realize obviously we don't have the phones yet, but I am presuming this is more of a general question/use case. I've read in multiple spots (here on XDA and other android forums) stating that you need to unlock bootloader before inserting the sim card, but also read that you can do it at any point since the sim card doesn't deny access to those operations. So just looking for what is actually the correct answer.
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My last several devices have been carrier unlocked, and rooted, while on the Verizon network.
Unless the p6/p6 pro is different than my previous carrier unlocked Google phones, there should be no problem using a Verizon sim in a carrier unlocked device that's rooted.
The only issue I've had with Verizon with a carrier unlocked device is if it is a device they (VZW) do not offer, you cannot use VZW warranty, and you cannot get the free cloud account that comes with a Verizon device.
Of course that may have changed as well, but I've never had an issue with a carrier unlocked Google phone being rooted while using a Verizon sim card.
Hope this helps.
Az Biker said:
My last several devices have been unlocked carrier, and rooted on Verizon network.
Unless the p6/p6 pro is different than my previous carrier unlocked Google phones, there should be no problem using a Verizon sim in a carrier unlocked device.
The only issue I've had with Verizon with a carrier unlocked device is if it is a device they do not offer they will not warranty and you cannot get the free cloud account that comes with a Verizon device.
Of course that may have changed as well, but I've never had an issue with a carrier unlocked Google phone being rooted while using a Verizon sim card.
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Thanks for the response. So just to clarify:
Unless the 6/6 pro is different, a carrier unlocked variant can have its bootloader unlocked at any point - whether it be right away or after the sim card is initially inserted/phone gets activated?
Carousser said:
Thanks for the response. So just to clarify:
Unless the 6/6 pro is different, a carrier unlocked variant can have its bootloader unlocked at any point - whether it be right away or after the sim card is initially inserted/phone gets activated?
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Yes. That is my experience with all my previous carrier unlocked Google devices that were on the Verizon network.
IIRC, all were rooted AFTER activation on VZW network via sim.
Az Biker said:
Yes. That is my experience with all my previous carrier unlocked Google devices that were on the Verizon network.
IIRC, all were rooted AFTER activation on VZW network via sim.
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Awesome. Thanks for the clarification!
Hopefully anyone who has the same question sees this thread.
To clarify, you are referring to buying the Verizon variant directly from the Google online store?