I would like to buy a nexus 7 tablet with cellular data. I saw on google play device page there is a version for AT&T. I live in a different country. Device from at&t is compatible with my country network. I bought a Motorola Atrix 4G throught amazon.
If i buy from Google Play would the device be network locked to at&t? Should i buy from other place?
It is not a version specifically for AT&T. It is an unlocked GSM device. You can use it as long as you have a data plan for tablets or something similar.
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Confirm. If you buy from Google Play it will not be locked to AT&T.
It's not sim locked, it just comes with a AT&T sim card, same goes to the T-Mobile version.
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Mach3.2 said:
It's not sim locked, it just comes with a AT&T sim card, same goes to the T-Mobile version.
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I can confirm this (least with a Nexus 4). The only difference between for example a Nexus 4 purchased from google directly and from T-Mobile is the higher price + Sim card, otherwise you can just pop in a new GSM sim card and it'll work. The same should be true of the Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 with 3G capabilities. (Google as I recall won't deal with carriers that wish to sim-lock their devices).
so basically there is no such thing as a locked nexus 7 2 gen + 4g (2013) ?
I'm looking for a nexus 7 2 gen 32gb + 4g and the seller stated that it's locked on t-mobile
andreavda said:
so basically there is no such thing as a locked nexus 7 2 gen + 4g (2013) ?
I'm looking for a nexus 7 2 gen 32gb + 4g and the seller stated that it's locked on t-mobile
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I'm not sure about the nexus 7 but Google will allow simlocks what they will not allow carriers to do is lock the bootloader. The nexus range are first and foremost a developer range simlocks don't interfere with that but locked bootloader do.
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I don't want to start a new thread for an old topic, so I'm recycling this one with the same basic question.
I have a chance to get a Nexus 7 2013 with LTE, but the seller claims that it is "locked to T-Mobile" and comes packaged with a T-Mo SIM.
I never thought these Nexus 7s were locked to any carrier. Has anyone here confirmed that these will work on other carriers, before I take the leap?
Have a Nexus 7 2nd gen, won't work with T-Mobile
I bought a used 2nd gen Nexus 7 which was sold as being unlocked, but it wouldn't sign in to T-Mobile's network. Their tech called support at ASUS who replied that the Nexus 7 can be locked by a particular carrier when it joins their network.
I did two full factory resets to no avail. My SIM works in my Chromebook but not in my tablet.
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I'm thinking of buying a Nexus 4 from a play store in Canada. My question is, does an unbranded Canadian Nexus work on European networks and sims?
Yes, nexus 4 is Quadriband and Sim Free.
Hey, I just wanna know if it's unlocked because t mobile told me it's not unlocked and this guy on youtube told me it's not unlocked but it's easy to unlock.. Yet I see soooo many forums that say it's unlocked. I need to know if it's unlocked cause I may be switching to Sprint due to the fact that they have more coverage in PA than T Mobile does even though I live in NY, i recently bought a house down in PA and my t mobile service sucks
If it isn't unlocked, please tell me how I can unlock it. Thank you.
It comes unlocked. But different technology than Sprint uses so it won't work for them. It will only work with carriers who use a SIM card.
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it is unlocked for gsm carriers
sprint and verizon are not gsm so you wont be able to use it with sprint.
and also there is NO possible way to use it on sprint. different bands different wireless technologies
The Nexus 4 is a GSM device not a CDMA device. A Sim-card is required to use the phone.
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It is unlocked. You could use AT&T or one of their MVNO's like NET10. The deals are not as good for data, but they have better coverage outside the city. I would do a network scan while in PA and see what GSM carrier's show up. If you see AT&T, try a NET10 SIM for 1 month and if reception is strong enough, choose them or AT&T directly. If not, sell the N4 and look for a new phone and carrier. A friend who lives in the city, but has a house in PA uses Verizon because Sprint has poor data speeds there.
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It comes unlocked. But different technology than Sprint uses so it won't work for them. It will only work with carriers who use a SIM card.
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Incorrect. Only works on GSM carriers with sim. Verizon uses sim cards on their lte devices and putting that sim in a nexus 4 wouldn't work.
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Hi there guys, thinking of buying Moto X from States. Question would which carrier Moto X would be best for Europe and how easy is to unlock the sim? Any advice is very appreciated.
Thanks a lot in advance
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Depends if you want LTE or not. If you do get the AT&T model which has the most supported bands. You will have to purchase an unlock code, which shouldn't run you into to much money.
Or if you don't mind for LTE you can save the hassle by just buying the T-Mobile version which is SIM unlocked by default.
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I've got mine (att, proper unlocked) from eBay, üsd 399 altogether.. Asked seller to state 'used phone' on tracking papers (basically true!) to prevent taxes! Works great!
Is it easy to unlock one locked to AT&T network? Thanks
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Why not wait a week and buy the UK one? OK, might cost more but at least it'll work
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Why not wait a week and buy the UK one? OK, might cost more but at least it'll work
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Buying an EU model certanly has advantages. I assume that it'll come with unlockable bootloader and without boatware. Besides all EU LTE bandwiths will be covered. That surely comes a point in the year or two when the LTE becomes widely spreaded among EU.
If the money is a major factor regarding decision, I'd opt for T-mobile. Less bloatware, unlockable bootloader, HSPDA bands and at least one useful LTE band.
I did go for AT&T as it has most bands and it was only £170 for mint condition on of eBay.
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N_Face said:
Is it easy to unlock one locked to AT&T network? Thanks
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Try the app from Google Play - "Unlock your Moto X", got unlocked from AT&T within like 20 minutes for the 10 euro or so (everybody else asking 15-25)
Just to warn you - do NOT buy Sprint's Moto X attracted by noticeably lower prices since it's a CDMA phone and it will not work in Europe!!
Are there any variances in software/modem/bloatware between the version sold in google play VS sold by Rogers ?
Or it it perhaps locked to rogers ?
thanks
There aren't any variants of the Nexus 4, so no.
Some carriers add some bloatware
It might be locked to Rogers so you better check that out
Bloatware can be removed once rooted
All Nexus phones are sim unlocked. Also, I have never seen a Nexus phone with carrier customizations in Canada.
It is unlocked. Someone I know bought one from Rogers and they told him it was locked. I put in my Bell simcard and it worked
I think it is a requirement that all Nexus phones must be unlocked.
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I think it is a requirement that all Nexus phones must be unlocked.
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Yeah its A Google Phone :laugh:
and nexus devices do not include bloatware from carriers, even if bought through a carrier.
Does anyone know if a Nexus 6P bought on contract from a carrier (I'm in Canada and looking at Bell) if the OS updates are received in the usual (quick-ish) fashion directly from Google or if the Carriers get in the way and delay them?
I'm on Rogers and I receive them right away.
It was bought on contract.
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You shouldn't see any delay. This phone works out of the box on virtually every carrier.