Can this device be rooted? Thanks In advance!!!
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Not if it's simlocked
GDane1 said:
Can this device be rooted? Thanks In advance!!!
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Mine is but you'll have to request a SIM unlock from tmo customer support. It's easy and quick if you make up a really good lie for needing the device unlocked. Then you can do whatever you want with it
You don't need to lie. They aren't idiots and they aren't naive. They understand there is a large dev community and they are totally fine with that. So long as you are in good standing and it's not a new account, you should be fine with the truth. If you're not in good standing or the account is new, no lie is going to help you. A little respect never hurts, either.
OP: The device, as bought from T-Mobile, cannot be rooted until the carrier SIM lock is removed. Once this is complete, it is no different than any other Pixel and can easily be unlocked/rooted. Standard terms for SIM unlock are 40-days on-network and having the device paid off. Requesting an early unlock via T-Mobile Help on Twitter is an option as stated above. Hope that helps.
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Just curious how many R800x users have an unlocked BL? Please post below. As this is pertaining ot R800x CDMA specifically please lets keep it that way. Thanks.
With that I am unlocked BL for a year now with DoomKernel.
Unlocked and Unleashed 1yr strong!
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Well, I think you know my answer
I believe I'll let my hammer-- err, kernel do the talking.
I'm unlocked, from the earliest used method for R800x
Ok, I get it ... There is more than 4 people in the world with R800x and unlocked bootloader.
I'm also unlocked by IMEI code from Sonys website (first method)
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hatcyl said:
Ok, I get it ... There is more than 4 people in the world with R800x and unlocked bootloader.
I'm also unlocked by IMEI code from Sonys website (first method)
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I want to make it clear I didnt start this thread to try and one up your comment earlier on another thread.... its just after I read your post it got me thinking and I was truly curious to see how many CDMA users do indeed have their bootloaders unlocked..... So please dont take this thread the wrong way.. it started the idea from your feedback but wasnt started to point a finger at it...
anyways... continuing on with thread ......R800x users.....fire away on whose unlocked :laugh:
Been unlocked since the first day ashergrey was unlocking
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I want to make it clear I didnt start this thread to try and one up your comment earlier on another thread.... its just after I read your post it got me thinking and I was truly curious to see how many CDMA users do indeed have their bootloaders unlocked..... So please dont take this thread the wrong way.. it started the idea from your feedback but wasnt started to point a finger at it...
anyways... continuing on with thread ......R800x users.....fire away on whose unlocked :laugh:
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Yeah, I was kidding ... I'm not very good at making it clear what my emotion is in a post.
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Been unlocked since the first day ashergrey was unlocking
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Those were good times...
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Unlocked by Alejandrissimo, sometime in April 2012. About one day after I received my Play after using my brother's VZW upgrade and not ever activate it. Yeah, he wasn't happy.
Unlocked R800X via alejandrissimo about 2 or 3 weeks ago, he had a $15 special going on so I manned up & did it!
I've got an unlocked r800x...done by alejandrissimo back in April.
Is it worth voiding the Warranty with Sony to unlock the BL? Verizon is probably out due to being rooted, but verizon sucks anyways lol.
I know with an unlocked BL we can.use different kernels/roms, and overclock with certain roms/kernels. But what else can we do with unlocked BLs?
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Unlocked 2 days ago.
brsingr said:
Is it worth voiding the Warranty with Sony to unlock the BL? Verizon is probably out due to being rooted, but verizon sucks anyways lol.
I know with an unlocked BL we can.use different kernels/roms, and overclock with certain roms/kernels. But what else can we do with unlocked BLs?
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As Verizon users, that's all you can do. If you were a GSM user (Non-Verizon), there's a bit more to it.
As GSM, let's say you're using AT&T, you love your Play, but you hate AT&T and you want to switch to let's say, SIMple Mobile. You could terminate your AT&T service and signup for SIMple Mobile, once you do that, just buy a SIM card from them, and you could install that on the PLAY you already own and you'll be using your play on the new service you subscribed to. That's not possible on Verizon phones because they don't use SIM cards.
When I'm on my own after college, I'm probably going to buy a GSM Android phone on eBay or something for cheap, then go for SIMple mobile and get one of their SIM cards, since it's only 40$ a month for a single user.
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Unlocked 2 days ago.
As Verizon users, that's all you can do. If you were a GSM user (Non-Verizon), there's a bit more to it.
As GSM, let's say you're using AT&T, you love your Play, but you hate AT&T and you want to switch to let's say, SIMple Mobile. You could terminate your AT&T service and signup for SIMple Mobile, once you do that, just buy a SIM card from them, and you could install that on the PLAY you already own and you'll be using your play on the new service you subscribed to. That's not possible on Verizon phones because they don't use SIM cards.
When I'm on my own after college, I'm probably going to buy a GSM Android phone on eBay or something for cheap, then go for SIMple mobile and get one of their SIM cards, since it's only 40$ a month for a single user.
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Ours will work on another cdma network
agraceful said:
Ours will work on another cdma network
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Oh really? What other CDMA networks are there? I'm wondering what I should do once I'm on my own after college, Verizon is ridiculously expensive, that's why. I can't believe my parent's are spending so much money on Verizon.
EDIT: I assume that all it takes is a new APN after subscribing? This will take place 4 years from now but I'd be nice to know how instead of forgetting. I've known about SIMple Mobile since they launched.
EDIT2: I just looked it up, wow... I must have been way too focused on GSM!! I might just stay on the Play until XDA development dies completely for it. I guess I'll be keeping my eye on Revol Wireless. My parents said they're done paying for my cell once I graduate from College. I don't know Verizon's plans, but I think my mom said that it $80 for her alone. Until I start raising a family down the road of time, I think $45/m is plenty. XD
Got mine unlocked in November as soon as I heard that zergRush for had been patched.
Been flashing my phone with new roms ever since like it's going outta style
Pax
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Unlocked 2x. 1st time was about a mouth after getting it to try cm7. And then again after I overlocked my CPU too much I got a replacement. Turns out bestbuy doesn't care if you unlock your bootloader.
unlocked bootloader here, best 24 bucks I ever spent.
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Unlocked R800X via alejandrissimo about 2 or 3 weeks ago, he had a $15 special going on so I manned up & did it!
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Same here for me. I held out until the official word came down that ICS wouldn't be happening.
does the tmobile galaxy note 3 need to be unlocked?
and if so how can I do this?
I would like to buy the phone in stores tomorrow.
nxh145 said:
does the tmobile galaxy note 3 need to be unlocked?
and if so how can I do this?
I would like to buy the phone in stores tomorrow.
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Yes it has to be unlocked. Once you have the device paid off you will have to wait 40 days for an unlock. You can't just go buy the phone and go straight to AT&T with it.
dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
Yeah unfortunately preventing your plan is why they have these 40 day windows in place. I'm sure you can understand - they aren't pure retail and there are operational expenses involved with getting that phone to you that the N3 margins alone can't sustain.
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dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
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negrielectronics is advertising an unlocked Tmobile Note 3:
http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-32gb-lte-t-mobile-unlocked-black.html
Here is their statement on the unlocked status:
http://negricare.negrielectronics.c...056725-question-about-a-galaxy-note-3-tmobile
It doesn't have Tmobile warranty coverage and some ppl say it doesn't have samsung warranty either. So you might consider getting their warranty package if you get one of their phones. Might be cheaper in the end since you won't pay tax and you have to pay for an unlock service. Never used them myself but others have posted on their good standing.
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dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
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U can change to T-Mobile variant u just will need a T-Mobile variant straight talk Sim won't cost u anything
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Any update on this?
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Any update on this?
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About ?
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About ?
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Not sure if this will work on straight talk, but this fellow board member is running it on att
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
Use cellunlock.net..25$ to unlock t mobile sim unlock note 3
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Be very cafeful
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dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
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I highly recommend you don't try and root the phone, it could significantly alter your phone in a negative ways (some irreversible) even if you unroot your phone. Note 3 is a phone that highly relies on its original Samsung software. I have it, so I know. And especially when you're downloading unknown software onto your computer to root or alter your phone, you're putting your computer at risk of being compromised with malware and viruses. And a lot of these people who root phones for a fee often won't tell you the dangers your phone will potentially face after its rooted. DON'T WASTE $800.00 ON A GUESS.
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I highly recommend you don't try and root the phone, it could significantly alter your phone in a negative ways (some irreversible) even if you unroot your phone. Note 3 is a phone that highly relies on its original Samsung software. I have it, so I know. And especially when you're downloading unknown software onto your computer to root or alter your phone, you're putting your computer at risk of being compromised with malware and viruses. And a lot of these people who root phones for a fee often won't tell you the dangers your phone will potentially face after its rooted. DON'T WASTE $800.00 ON A GUESS.
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Spoken from someone with a single post count.
I've rooted every phone I've ever had no issues going back to the g1 iphones evo etc. Just follow instructions . For note 3 use kingo root latest version and use region unlock app works flawlessly . Only thong I would advice against is straight talk. But guess its too late
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Long story short is my boss is buying out my contract to put me under the employer account with verizon. Is there a way to unlock this to work with verizon?? Thanks in advance
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Long story short is my boss is buying out my contract to put me under the employer account with verizon. Is there a way to unlock this to work with verizon?? Thanks in advance
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You may want to check if your employer is going to require a BYOD mgmt app like airwatch. You may want to keep your phone and let your employer purchase a new Verizon phone for you. That's one of the reasons Verizon and AT&T are approved. They have locked bootloaders. Your security people read XDA too ... //cheers
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Hey guys,
I read that the phone is "global" and sim unlocked, but I am wondering whether or not it will work with softbank particularly? I read that the service bands are different, but I cannot find any other source other than one, but people do say it should work. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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Hey guys,
I read that the phone is "global" and sim unlocked, but I am wondering whether or not it will work with softbank particularly? I read that the service bands are different, but I cannot find any other source other than one, but people do say it should work. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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It is a global phone so it should work. However it makes little sense to buy a Verizon wireless m9 if you are not on Verizon. The phone is completely locked down and requires a Java card to turn soff. I would suggest looking at another carriers branded phone as most are cheaper anyways
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I already have the phone. So I can get a sim card here and it should work?
It should be double check your freqs.
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For the htc m 10?
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For the htc m 10?
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I'm sure there will be if the user base calls for it. Hasn't been made yet because the device technically doesn't launch until tomorrow on T-Mobile.
I'm curious if the T-Mo version will work flawlessly with AT&T. I've heard the Sprint and Verizon devices can be buggy.
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I'm curious if the T-Mo version will work flawlessly with AT&T. I've heard the Sprint and Verizon devices can be buggy.
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The unlocked version should work flawlessly on AT&T already.
That it does but due to my wedding in three weeks followed by an expensive honeymoon, I lack the funds to purchase an unlocked one from anywhere other than BestBuy currently.
They say they'll eventually carry unlocked 10s, but really, who knows? They will have the T-Mo version though.
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That it does but due to my wedding in three weeks followed by an expensive honeymoon, I lack the funds to purchase an unlocked one from anywhere other than BestBuy currently.
They say they'll eventually carry unlocked 10s, but really, who knows? They will have the T-Mo version though.
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Congratulations on your nuptials[emoji106]
Thank you much.
Thanks everyone.
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Yea post that forum please mods!
I have my T-Mobile in hand, would love to check on route recovery etc..
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razrlover said:
Yea post that forum please mods!
I have my T-Mobile in hand, would love to check on route recovery etc..
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In the meantime, everything you read for the u.s. unlocked version translates directly to the T-Mobile version.
Can someone who got the T-Mobile HTC 10 today tell me what they put for the receipt number when they registered for the free ice view case and charger?
Thanks lol
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Lancerz said:
Can someone who got the T-Mobile HTC 10 today tell me what they put for the receipt number when they registered for the free ice view case and charger?
Thanks lol
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I just put in the Trans #, they require a scan of the receipt anyway, so I recon it's just to cross check.
The proof of purchase will be the scanned document.
ut666 said:
I just put in the Trans #, they require a scan of the receipt anyway, so I recon it's just to cross check.
The proof of purchase will be the scanned document.
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Ok thanks
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I just want to know if tmobile installed any extra software, and if so if we can uninstall it without root. My rooting days are way over.
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I just want to know if tmobile installed any extra software, and if so if we can uninstall it without root. My rooting days are way over.
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The only T-Mobile apps on the phone are the T-Mobile visual voicemail app and the T-Mobile account app.
Edit: Their are actually a few more T-Mobile apps, I forgot because I disabled them lol.
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The only T-Mobile apps on the phone after the T-Mobile visual voicemail app and the T-Mobile account app.
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Good to know. Thank you! Thinking about picking one up. I love my Moto X Pure, but I really miss having an HTC as my DD.
Does anyone know if the T-Mobile version has an unlocked bootloader and can install TWRP etc?
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Does anyone know if the T-Mobile version has an unlocked bootloader and can install TWRP etc?
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Even with the unlocked version we still had to go through HTC Dev to unlock the bootloader to install TWRP. I am willing to bet that it will be the same with the T-Mobile version.
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Just got mine. W000t!
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In the meantime, everything you read for the u.s. unlocked version translates directly to the T-Mobile version.
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@Behold_this the back of my device says 2PS6500 does this mean I can restore the RUU through download mode by placing the renamed zip in my SD card? Thank you in advance.
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