If I buy the phone in Canada from SonyStyle rather than Rogers, will the bootloader be unlockable?
RacecarBMW said:
If I buy the phone in Canada from SonyStyle rather than Rogers, will the bootloader be unlockable?
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I would imagine that SonyStyle would sell 'generic' handsets rather than Rogers customized handsets. I guess you'd have to check with them to be sure.
Laird_Attwood said:
I would imagine that SonyStyle would sell 'generic' handsets rather than Rogers customized handsets. I guess you'd have to check with them to be sure.
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hmm ok thanks about that.
Does anyone that works at a sonystyle know?
Just spoke with an associate from there and they will be carrying the Rogers version ONLY.
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TheChancellor said:
Just spoke with an associate from there and they will be carrying the Rogers version ONLY.
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So in other words, locked bootloader.
live test concludes we can't fastboot a rogers play.
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If I buy the nexus s with a tmobile contract, is the phone still unlocked or are their 2 versions of the phone?
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csmall said:
If I buy the nexus s with a tmobile contract, is the phone still unlocked or are their 2 versions of the phone?
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my understanding is there are not 2 versions of the phone. Its misleading but the "unlocked version" is just the version sold without contract
Wish they were taking pre orders
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A Google rep on this forum stated there is only one type, unlocked. Best Buy updated their FAQ.
This is what BB originally had which may have confused people. I posted a comment on AndroidandMe about it and it seems that BB changed it to a less confusing answer.
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Are there two different versions of the Nexus S, locked and unlocked?
No, there is only one Nexus S. It is available locked with a 2-year T-Mobile contract or unlocked with no contract.
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Are there two different versions of the Nexus S, locked and unlocked?
No, there is only one, unlocked Nexus S. It is available with a 2-year T-Mobile contract or with no contract.
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http://www.bestbuymobile.com/article/google-nexus-s-faqs
Thread for all T-Mobile only related posts.
Since there is not a thread specifically for individual carriers I figured it would be a good idea to start one for each. Feel free to post anything T-Mobile related.
Has the T-Mobile merger become official yet dry if I'm asking a noob question. Just wanted to know because I heard the FCC was taking opinions from the actual clients that would be affected by the merger.
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DroidFreek said:
Has the T-Mobile merger become official yet dry if I'm asking a noob question. Just wanted to know because I heard the FCC was taking opinions from the actual clients that would be affected by the merger.
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Nope. Not even close. They won't have a yes or no until at least next April, and even then I'm not sure they will know exactly what they will do, but I'm sure by this years end we should have a good feel for how the answer is going to fall. I personally hope it falls through.
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I much rather see TMobile buy AT&T.
I Am Marino said:
I much rather see TMobile buy AT&T.
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Most definitely agree.... and cheaper unlim contracts plzzzz...
I definitely don't want to see this happen...
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bobbyphoenix said:
Since there is not a thread specifically for individual carriers I figured it would be a good idea to start one for each. Feel free to post anything T-Mobile related.
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Which T-Mobile? T-Mobile USA? UK? Germany? They're all different companies! The UK one is now owned by Orange, for example!
The world, and the cellphone carriers, are a lot bigger than the USA, y'know.
FloatingFatMan said:
Which T-Mobile? T-Mobile USA? UK? Germany? They're all different companies! The UK one is now owned by Orange, for example!
The world, and the cellphone carriers, are a lot bigger than the USA, y'know.
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I know. It's just a start. I only picked the big ones I know off the top of my head. Feel free to add new ones that you know of. I'm waiting to see how many people say what you did. I'm keeping a list. I have Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, Boost, 3, Simple Mobile, Rogers, Bell, and a couple more. I'll be adding soon.
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This should help a bit. It has some of the companies listed and I will create new threads if you want me to. I think what your doing is a great idea.
http://www.phonedog.com/cell-phone-research/companies/
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DroidFreek said:
This should help a bit. It has some of the companies listed and I will create new threads if you want me to. I think what your doing is a great idea.
http://www.phonedog.com/cell-phone-research/companies/
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Wow. There's a lot huh? Thanks.
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Those should be the major players in the US now on to the UK
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the german T-mobile has made fusion with one of the bigest polish network mmm or they bought cuz now era is T-mobile in poland tho so ill become T-mobile member soon
I Am Marino said:
I much rather see TMobile buy AT&T.
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agree, ATT is much more expensive Plans. Tmo since i got is more economically in my case..
I got new contract on Tmo, and got mytouch 4G. This little phone is a beast. Battery life seems to be awesome too.
http://bit.ly/GKjCwJ
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http://bit.ly/GKjCwJ
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Is it confirmed that NTT Docomo version is pentaband too? (HSPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100) Or is there an error in Negri Electronics specifications? (Not that it would surprise me)
Alien987 said:
Is it confirmed that NTT Docomo version is pentaband too? (HSPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100) Or is there an error in Negri Electronics specifications? (Not that it would surprise me)
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Negri is good at updating the spec or providing right info. I got the info from their twitter feed. I think it's best to call and confirm before buying. My guess is it is pentaband even for the NTT Docomo version.
Two things to point out about the docomo version
1 - Permanent root does not work.
2 - it has the docomo logo.
tspx23 said:
Two things to point out about the docomo version
1 - Permanent root does not work.
2 - it has the docomo logo.
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Can you flash the generic google firmware yakju or whatever its called and then everything works like then other Nexus's?
kirdroid said:
Can you flash the generic google firmware yakju or whatever its called and then everything works like then other Nexus's?
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not sure I don't have the phone a buddy of mine picked it up and he said whenever he flashed a new rom he lost root
he got it for 300, apparently that's the going rate for this phone in japan
I wonder if those are the same ones are dailysteals
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kirdroid said:
Negri is good at updating the spec or providing right info. I got the info from their twitter feed. I think it's best to call and confirm before buying. My guess is it is pentaband even for the NTT Docomo version.
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Not sure about the them being good with the info, I sent them a couple of errors that they never fixed in their page, right now I remember pointing them that they were using pictures of Optimus Black in the Optimus 2X page and they told me "the only difference is the back cover" and so far they never fixed it(https://negrielectronics.com/lg-p990h-optimus-2x-speed-black-unlocked.html), so don't trust them that much
In any case thanks for the info, I'm more interested in maybe getting it cheaper via other channels if the phone is pentaband, but I need to confirm this because http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3348&c=samsung_galaxy_nexus_sc-04d_samsung_prime states "UMTS800 (B6), UMTS2100 (B1)" only.
You can get it much cheaper from amazon.co.jp and yahoo japan auctions.
Just use one of those services nerds use to buy video games and anime from Japan.
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I wonder if those are the same ones are dailysteals
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I surely hope not. FWIW, this says the model number is "SC-04D" whereas dailysteals says "i9250" (and I haven't seen any variant of the i9250 yet). Also, the fact that there was a white version strongly indicates it's the i9250 (unless there is also a white version of the docomo model).
I guess there is only one way to find out
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I wonder if those are the same ones are dailysteals
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It isn't the dailysteals ones. The last ones I had from them were from Poland.
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I want to buy one from one of the carriers in Ireland whenever they start selling it but I don't want to get it if it's locked. I know Vodafone said their Galaxy Nexus was locked when in fact it wasn't.
All boot loaders can be unlocked, but it may be sim locked if you buy from a carrier rather than from Google.
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scott_doyland said:
All boot loaders can be unlocked, but it may be sim locked if you buy from a carrier rather than from Google.
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I'm worried about it being sim locked.
So the only way to find out is to ask the carrier you buy it from. Or buy direct from Google so you know its definitely unlocked.
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scott_doyland said:
So the only way to find out is to ask the carrier you buy it from. Or buy direct from Google so you know its definitely unlocked.
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I can't buy it directly from Google in Ireland and I don't trust the carriers because they've already lied in the past.
3bs11 said:
I want to buy one from one of the carriers in Ireland whenever they start selling it but I don't want to get it if it's locked. I know Vodafone said their Galaxy Nexus was locked when in fact it wasn't.
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Buy it from google and you're good to go.
3bs11 said:
I can't buy it directly from Google in Ireland and I don't trust the carriers because they've already lied in the past.
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The sellers on Ebay can help you get the Nexus 4 from Google for you
At the time of release, the Nexus 4 will only come in an unlocked version. Whether that changes in the future is anyone's guess, but it really looks like Google was upset with how the locked versions of the Galaxy Nexus were treated. I would bet anything they are going to refuse to let any carrier sell a locked version of their phone in the future.
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Buy it from google and you're good to go.
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Not available in Ireland
taodan said:
The sellers on Ebay can help you get the Nexus 4 from Google for you
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I will have to find a reputable buyer but if I do then I don't mind using ebay. I got my GS3 from a company selling it on ebay in the US.
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At the time of release, the Nexus 4 will only come in an unlocked version. Whether that changes in the future is anyone's guess, but it really looks like Google was upset with how the locked versions of the Galaxy Nexus were treated. I would bet anything they are going to refuse to let any carrier sell a locked version of their phone in the future.
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I hope you're right but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Hi, could someone please confirm if the s4 purchased direct from Vodafone either through Vodafone store or online are unlocked?
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Good question.
Can someone also say whether the S4 comes with any Vodafone (UK) bloatware or branding in the software?
No Vodafone branding anywhere on mine, I've not tried an alternative SIM yet so I can't confirm whether its locked or not.
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No Vodafone branding anywhere on mine, I've not tried an alternative SIM yet so I can't confirm whether its locked or not.
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Could you please try this and confirm?
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SIM-free and unbranded, delivered Monday.
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mchu6am4 said:
Could you please try this and confirm?
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Sorry, no spare SIM on a different network here. If no-one else can I can try when I get home tonight.
robpc said:
Sorry, no spare SIM on a different network here. If no-one else can I can try when I get home tonight.
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Thanks... One more confirmation would be give me more confidence prior to purchasing one....
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I believe Vodafone don't SIMlock any phones other than iphones and possibly Blackberrys for contract sales, PAYG I think they still do, but this information should be on their website. They'll probably start shipping the S4 with their own custom ROMs once the initial launch flurry is out of the way, it looks like they got caught out with demand so skipped the custom branding for the first batch, but I bet they'll put it on eventually.
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Hi, could someone please confirm if the s4 purchased direct from Vodafone either through Vodafone store or online are unlocked?
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No branding, no bloatware and worked with giff gaff and 02 simcards :good:
Bought mine from voda.simfree unbranded
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Vodafone romania sim unlock...tried with orange sim and works just fine.
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I got mine in Ireland in Carphone Warehouse .it looks like no Vodafone crap on it and its unlocked. Strange its UK version though.
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