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I currently have a T-Mobile(Nexus S) and Sprint(SII) line. I want to get an iPhone sooner or later, but waiting until the 5 comes out. So I'll have it on my Sprint line. For my T-Mobile line, I'm considering the idea of porting to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus. But I'm hearing the Verizon version is getting the lock down treatment?
I'm going to keep my number, no matter what. The price of the line is the not the issue(work covers it). Also, the data plan is a non issue since I would get unlimited data with Verizon if I did switch. Should I expect the usual ROM fiesta for the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus like I'm used to with my Nexus One or S on T-Mobile? Or will it be different this time around? And I'm hearing you actually can get Wallet on the Verizon Nexus?
sorry to burst your bubble but Verizon no longer offers any unlimited data plans unless you're grandfathered in. And yes I heard the same things thats why I'm getting the unlocked international version on T-mobile USA
The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
Flash728 said:
sorry to burst your bubble but Verizon no longer offers any unlimited data plans unless you're grandfathered in. And yes I heard the same things thats why I'm getting the unlocked international version on T-mobile USA
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For any Joe Schmo, sure. But it's a job related thing. I've already confirmed I'll get it. Its just a matter of getting the hardware(out right).
joshnichols189 said:
The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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Unlockable as in easy as pie rooting, si? Or you mean it has more frequencies/bands to work on other networks? I'm assuming the first one.
Just as a recommendation, look into porting your number to Google Voice. I did a few months back and it's just great to not have to worry about porting my number ever again.
xSeany said:
For any Joe Schmo, sure. But it's a job related thing. I've already confirmed I'll get it. Its just a matter of getting the hardware(out right).
Unlockable as in easy as pie rooting, si? Or you mean it has more frequencies/bands to work on other networks? I'm assuming the first one.
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easy to root it,
i dont even know why people keep asking if its hard or easy or w/e... its a nexus...
ghost010 said:
easy to root it,
i dont even know why people keep asking if its hard or easy or w/e... its a nexus...
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The whole idea that it's on Verizon throws me off, personally.
joshnichols189 said:
The Verizon version will be unlockable just like the GSM version.
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Verizon version will not have GSM bands so that won't really matter.
There is no such thing as a "standard" Verizon phone. That they are doing a "Nexus"-type phone at all seems absurd.
aldo37 said:
Verizon version will not have GSM bands so that won't really matter.
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Thank you, that was one of my questions! And damn..
Also: As referred before in this topic by Knolly, porting your number to Google Voice..
So if I port my number to Google Voice, how would it work? If someone calls that number, and I'm not on wifi/3G/any internet connection, would I still get calls? Will my calls only go through internet, or it just forwards to my carrier number?
I currently have an iphone on tmobile, and i only get 2G because of the clashing frequencies. I want to get a Tmobile SG3 and get 4G, but if i unlock the phone will tmobile still be able to read the code of the phone and make me upgrade to a actual internet plan.
So my question is; should i buy the international SG3 or the tmobile SG3? Thanks for anything you guys can tell me.
thran8 said:
I currently have an iphone on tmobile, and i only get 2G because of the clashing frequencies. I want to get a Tmobile SG3 and get 4G, but if i unlock the phone will tmobile still be able to read the code of the phone and make me upgrade to a actual internet plan.
So my question is; should i buy the international SG3 or the tmobile SG3? Thanks for anything you guys can tell me.
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Answer, Wrong section. Move to Q&A.
they will find out regardless. even if you buy it from somewhere else. and they will make you upgrade unfortunately.
Lieu10ant said:
they will find out regardless. even if you buy it from somewhere else. and they will make you upgrade unfortunately.
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i had a feeling that was the case, so it seems that i would need to get the international version to get around that
yep. but you'll be stuck with edge
Lieu10ant said:
yep. but you'll be stuck with edge
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yea, i found this:
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/T-Mobile
which might be helpful for others who have t-zone still
http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-dev-edition-now-shipping-20141029/
Verizon model, unfortunately it'll be no use to us on Att.
Jspex said:
Verizon model, unfortunately it'll be no use to us on Att.
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Ditto.
Bootloaders are locked in a similar manner though. And it says that they will have to be unlocked on the dev edition
If it doesn't directly help us, it can help us figure out a method.
graydiggy said:
If it doesn't directly help us, it can help us figure out a method.
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I was thinking / hoping the same thing.
If it has the att bands it will work. Verizon phones aren't sim locked.
Well I'm talking about it being used to find a possible unlock or root for our device.
Jspex said:
Verizon model, unfortunately it'll be no use to us on Att.
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There is also a Developer Edition for at&t. You can get it at any T-Mobile store.
Well... Some people can't afford to do so, or like me, can't afford to wait to get one after selling this phone. It is currently my only working phone for AT&T. I would do an outright trade, but no one around me wants to do it.
So I'm still financing my device through T-Mobile, but I always check the device unlock app in the off chance that something changed. Today, I went through the unlock request and it was approved. No trying to contact T-Mobile about it or anything. It just went through. Skeptical, I went to see if the OEM unlock option was available, and I was able to toggle it with no issue. A friend mentioned that he'd heard the latest update was allowing people to unlock their phones without authorization. Anyone else getting this?
Well that is great news...I got TMobile to unlock perm the 2nd day I had mine. Still financed and everything.
I think they are getting more easy to request unlock on certain phones nowadays. My 6t was same but good luck with Samsung phone....
Were do you find this carrier unlock request? I'm curious, to see if it can be done with my sprint phone.
doubledragon5 said:
Were do you find this carrier unlock request? I'm curious, to see if it can be done with my sprint phone.
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I doubt the Sprint model will have anything like that... This is for a T-Mobile discussion, and it's specific to T-Mobile version with the app that T-Mobile ships with it
champ784 said:
So I'm still financing my device through T-Mobile, but I always check the device unlock app in the off chance that something changed. Today, I went through the unlock request and it was approved. No trying to contact T-Mobile about it or anything. It just went through. Skeptical, I went to see if the OEM unlock option was available, and I was able to toggle it with no issue. A friend mentioned that he'd heard the latest update was allowing people to unlock their phones without authorization. Anyone else getting this?
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Just finished installing the latest OTA update and unfortunately, the setting is still grayed out. Oh well.
champ784 said:
I doubt the Sprint model will have anything like that... This is for a T-Mobile discussion, and it's specific to T-Mobile version with the app that T-Mobile ships with it
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Thanks I wasn't sure if it was a T-Mobile thing or not.. O well, my Pixel is sitting unused, as now it is just a back up for me..
ITGrouch said:
Just finished installing the latest OTA update and unfortunately, the setting is still grayed out. Oh well.
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How long have you had the device? Have you been using it for more than 45 days? I'm really hoping my unlock was intentional and not just a random mishap, because that'd be great news for T-Mobile users if that was the case
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How long have you had the device? Have you been using it for more than 45 days? I'm really hoping my unlock was intentional and not just a random mishap, because that'd be great news for T-Mobile users if that was the case
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No, I just bought it. Paid in full. After doing some Google searches, I will have to wait 45 or > days before I can unlock. Kind of a bummer, but I can live with it. Got a good $ trade-in from T-Mobile, so that's why I bought the 3a XL from them.
ITGrouch said:
No, I just bought it. Paid in full. After doing some Google searches, I will have to wait 45 or > days before I can unlock. Kind of a bummer, but I can live with it. Got a good $ trade-in from T-Mobile, so that's why I bought the 3a XL from them.
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Yeah, when you do that, an update would be appreciated. If you still have a balance on your phone, but it's unlocked, then that means we can confirm that t-mobile variants are getting unlocked before being paid off, which is great for people looking for rootable devices
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Yeah, when you do that, an update would be appreciated. If you still have a balance on your phone, but it's unlocked, then that means we can confirm that t-mobile variants are getting unlocked before being paid off, which is great for people looking for rootable devices
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Will do.
I bought my phone from Verizon and OEM Unlock is grayed out. Is there a method to make this active? Do I need to switch carriers? Do I call Verizon and ask for something specific? Am I screwed? From what I've read, I feel like I'm screwed.
davidmoore said:
I bought my phone from Verizon and OEM Unlock is grayed out. Is there a method to make this active? Do I need to switch carriers? Do I call Verizon and ask for something specific? Am I screwed? From what I've read, I feel like I'm screwed.
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Unfortunately, you are, as you put it, screwed.
Lughnasadh said:
Unfortunately, you are, as you put it, screwed.
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So if purchased though Verizon, they lock it and throw away the key? What it i changed carriers? Even changed to Google Fi? There's nothing that can be done?
davidmoore said:
So if purchased though Verizon, they lock it and throw away the key? What it i changed carriers? Even changed to Google Fi? There's nothing that can be done?
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There's nothing that can be done if you purchased a Verizon model except return it if you can and get an unlocked/non-Verizon model.
Lughnasadh said:
There's nothing that can be done if you purchased a Verizon model except return it if you can and get an unlocked/non-Verizon model.
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Okay, thanks.
Huh, I hadn't thought of that, switching carriers and getting unlocked. I'm taking my family to T-Mobile this weekend. I just cannot afford Verizon anymore in this economy.
I had a phone unlocked previously (going from T-Mo to Verizon) and it required the device to be paid off and then a phone call to the carrier before the option was available. I'd recommend a quick call/chat with Verizon, I'm pretty sure there is no reason you can't unlock the device as long as it is paid off.
Verizon does not link their SIM unlocks to OEM unlocks. There is no conversation to have with them.
Mustang46L said:
I had a phone unlocked previously (going from T-Mo to Verizon) and it required the device to be paid off and then a phone call to the carrier before the option was available. I'd recommend a quick call/chat with Verizon, I'm pretty sure there is no reason you can't unlock the device as long as it is paid off.
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What @LLStarks said. Verizon devices simply cannot be bootloader unlocked.