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[Q] nexus on three network

Hi guy
I am going to pick up a nexus 4 asap but I am on three network on contract with
unlimited text calls and data ect
Walked into a o2 stores tried my three sim in the demo model great no probs then they grabbed a new phone from the back and it would Not accept the sim
So my question is a few forums say the nexus is unlocked on o2 pay and go
So why was this are some stock locked and others unlocked

All phones bought form the play store are definitely unlocked to all networks. I haven't heard of any carriers locking phones (even though some say they do they are still unlocked).

If your upgrade is Due - go to Carphone Warehouse.
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iucidium said:
If your upgrade is Due - go to Carphone Warehouse.
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I bought one of the o2 pay and go nexus and am using it with a '3' sim just fine.
600 mins, 5000 texts, unlimited data, £12.90 pm

Where do you buy Unlocked GSM Phones (like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2) from?

Where do you buy Unlocked GSM Phones from? I know there are sites like Expansys-USA, Newegg, Negri Electronics, Amazon, and so on. However, are there any particular sites that are usually most recommended. I want to purchase an International Samsung Galaxy Note 2 within the United States; unlocked. Please let me know, thank you.

I am getting my note 2from valuebasket.co.nz, they have sites all over the world. The ship out of Hong Kong. Good pricing in NZ dollars!
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winlinmac001 said:
Where do you buy Unlocked GSM Phones from? I know there are sites like Expansys-USA, Newegg, Negri Electronics, Amazon, and so on. However, are there any particular sites that are usually most recommended. I want to purchase an International Samsung Galaxy Note 2 within the United States; unlocked. Please let me know, thank you.
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You already mentioned very legit places to buy. Just ordered mine from Negri and should get it within coming week.
Price is $614.50 for International model http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-n7100-galaxy-note-ii-16gb-unlocked-titanium-gray.html.
http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-n7100-galaxy-note-ii-16gb-unlocked-marble-white.html
One of the best offers at this time
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No coupon codes,eh?
Elle233 said:
You already mentioned very legit places to buy. Just ordered mine from Negri and should get it within coming week.
Price is $614.50 for International model http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-n7100-galaxy-note-ii-16gb-unlocked-titanium-gray.html.
http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-n7100-galaxy-note-ii-16gb-unlocked-marble-white.html
One of the best offers at this time
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winlinmac001 said:
No coupon codes,eh?
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No coupon codes
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I say stick with Amazon and Expansys.. never received a phone that had problems
I bought my One X and Note II from expansys. CSR aren't all that for me..
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Usually I get my phones from amazon.com. This time I got it from eBay, top rated seller and it coast 550$.
It arrived on Friday, and I'm still waiting from my father to get it to Israel (He flew to the US yesterday. Will be back in a week. I can't wait!!! )

In the same boat as the OP and was wondering, for those who purchased from Amazon, is there a specific seller you recommend? The International version all seem to be sold by third party sellers and I want to make sure I get an as advertised new International factory unlocked one rather than a carrier-branded unlocked and/or refurbished phone.

They had a $10 off coupon when I checked last week. Coupon code: 10offsite I believe. That would bring it down to $604 including shipping. I got mine from the black Friday eBay special. $549 is the best money I've spent lately.
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Unlocked variant available in Australia ?

Hi Guys,
Is unlocked variant available in Australia on Google Play or any other store ?

suhas_sm said:
Hi Guys,
Is unlocked variant available in Australia on Google Play or any other store ?
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All N4`s bought via Play are carrier simlock free. The bootloader always has to be unlocked manualy in fastboot mode.

All Nexus 4s are GSM unlocked when purchased @ the Play Store.

Sorry for the confusion, I meant sim lock free. Because from what I have come to know from internet is -- its not available on google play and it is only available with some mobile service providers with a tag of $100 extra.

suhas_sm said:
Sorry for the confusion, I meant sim lock free. Because from what I have come to know from internet is -- its not available on google play and it is only available with some mobile service providers with a tag of $100 extra.
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Are you talking about buying it through a brick and mortar store like Harvey Norman and getting it on a plan? Well when you buy it from the google play store it comes sim unlocked. Meaning it can be used on any carrier in Australia/the rest of the world that the phone supports

There is no separate "unlocked variant" because all N4s are unlocked.
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steviewevie said:
There is no separate "unlocked variant" because all N4s are unlocked.
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What this guy said all Nexus 4 phones are unlocked
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I would like to see you buy a sim locked nexus 4
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[Q] Where to buy N9005 completely unlocked in Las Vegas?

Hi all
I have an upcoming trip to Las Vegas.
Where can I get the LTE MODEL (N9005) completely unlocked including regional unlocked.
Looking for a shop where I can pick it up and check it out before I leave.
I may have a connection in London too.
Any ideas where I can find this device at those two destinations ?
Thanks !

taltalon said:
Hi all
I have an upcoming trip to Las Vegas.
Where can I get the LTE MODEL (N9005) completely unlocked including regional unlocked.
Looking for a shop where I can pick it up and check it out before I leave.
I may have a connection in London too.
Any ideas where I can find this device at those two destinations ?
Thanks !
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In London Phones4U normally have them in stock Sim-free. Not cheap though - £620. http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_justphones_details.asp?Itemkey=714026 probably cheaper in US, if you can get the 9005 there.
Alternatively, you may find a boxed one on Gumtree in the UK but it'll be a private sale, cash only and riskier.
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Just buy a regular sim-free with best price and region unlock it from ebay (easy and guaranteed)
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Got my European model direct from amazon.co.uk over Christmas for around £480 I think it was
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What do you mean by "region unlock it from ebay" ?
What i constantly see is N9005 mentioned as SIM Free but many are Region locked to EU.
i dont want to patch the device or hack it.
thanks
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Just buy a regular sim-free with best price and region unlock it from ebay (easy and guaranteed)
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Just an FYI - the N9005 isn't compatible with US LTE bands (T-Mo *may* work) so you'd only get 3G/H+ only. -- assuming you are US Based obviously.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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[Q] Will Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Work In the UK ?!

I am a UK resident and I wish to purchase a Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It's quite expensive in the UK although I was wondering if I bought it from the US, due to the currency conversion rate, it'll come out cheaper (I've previously bought the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) from the US and the overall cost still came out cheaper if had I bought it from here)
My main concern is that will the phone still work here in the UK I.e will I still be able to get calls and will my existing sim card still work (I have no problem with getting it unlocked) ?! I was asking because of the different carriers and antennas and what not. I am not a person uses LTE as my current tariff doesn't support it so I have no problem with that being like the deciding factor. I'm currently on the 3 carrier in the UK. Thank You

If puchased outside the uk your waranty won't be valid in the UK
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tkwish said:
If puchased outside the uk your waranty won't be valid in the UK
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I'm not fussed with warranty as I tend to take care of my devices plus if it allows me to get it cheaper, Im happy

Bought my n9005 on amazon.co.uk from amazon directly, not any third party sellers. Got the european model, was a decent price too.
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Don164 said:
I'm not fussed with warranty as I tend to take care of my devices plus if it allows me to get it cheaper, Im happy
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Are you a UK resident and if so did the phone still work after you bought it ?!
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Don164 said:
Are you a UK resident and if so did the phone still work after you bought it ?!
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Don't H3G use different frequencies? I know H3G phones were a pain in the butt a while ago due to their oddball requirements, but I would imagine flashing the H3G btu firmware would resolve any "issues" as it would include their modem.
Am I barking up the wrong tree here?

As long as you don't buy it locked to verizon, sprint or at&t then it will work fine, because those networks are cdma I believe. And as the UK doesn't have any cdma networks, only gsm, the device won't work.
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Att is not cdma.
Yes, the ATT note will work on 3G and 3G+ networks for your carrier in the UK. 3 has no GSM (2G) and only uses the 3G 2100 band. The ATT note 3 has the following 3G bands: 850/1900/2100MHz
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Blue1k said:
Att is not cdma.
Yes, the ATT note will work on 3G and 3G+ networks for your carrier in the UK. 3 has no GSM (2G) and only uses the 3G 2100 band. The ATT note 3 has the following 3G bands: 850/1900/2100MHz
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I thought all UK carriers use GSM ?!
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As long as you don't buy it locked to verizon, sprint or at&t then it will work fine, because those networks are cdma I believe. And as the UK doesn't have any cdma networks, only gsm, the device won't work.
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If your importing don't forget to add on vat and custom duty... It'll probably work out the same after
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Don164 said:
I thought all UK carriers use GSM ?!
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Except for 3. Like in Canada with Bell and Telus. They have no 2G but Rogers does.
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It will not work. Notes are region locked now. So no go
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cz.marcin said:
It will not work. Notes are region locked now. So no go
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There are threads on here about region lock. You have to insert the 'territory' correct sim card for 3-5 mins and then lock will be removed. ou can get it removed by ringing Samsung or you can root and remove it that way.
PS... It would appear that you didn't get a clear answer on Android Central Either!
Check this out http://http://www.xda-developers.com/android/chainfire-removes-the-galaxy-note-3-n9005-region-lock/

st3chn0 said:
If your importing don't forget to add on vat and custom duty... It'll probably work out the same after
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On average it still comes out £100 ($160) cheaper

Don164 said:
On average it still comes out £100 ($160) cheaper
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To the op, if you are not fussed about the LTE, then Note 3 from ATT or T-mobile will work on 3G in the UK. As mentioned previously, do not buy from Verizon, Virgin, etc as they are CDMA phones and will not work in UK.
Another option is to buy from amazon USA if you are currently in the US. Get the International version.

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To the op, if you are not fussed about the LTE, then Note 3 from ATT or T-mobile will work on 3G in the UK. As mentioned previously, do not buy from Verizon, Virgin, etc as they are CDMA phones and will not work in UK.
Another option is to buy from amazon USA if you are currently in the US. Get the International version.
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Thank you, my current tariff doesn't support LTE, and I have no interest in paying extra for it, do you how how I can get an American Note 3 apart from eBay (I'd like to keep my options open)
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It will not work. Notes are region locked now. So no go<br />
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Small world. .. (Eureka oil face)
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Don164 said:
Thank you, my current tariff doesn't support LTE, and I have no interest in paying extra for it, do you how how I can get an American Note 3 apart from eBay (I'd like to keep my options open)
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You must be in USA because you need to use an American Sim card first so that the region lock will be removed but I could be wrong. Whereanouts are you in UK? For maybe 50 quid worth, I would just buy feom UK. Its not worth the gamble and hassle for me

Put serious value on the warranty on a Note3 .. its not quite such a bullet proof phone as a note 2.
Also I got one here in UK at a great price just a week after launch by getting it on Voda contract then unlocking it for EE use. There must be some cheap deals in UK now surely.
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Pat. said:
Put serious value on the warranty on a Note3 .. its not quite such a bullet proof phone as a note 2.
Also I got one here in UK at a great price just a week after launch by getting it on Voda contract then unlocking it for EE use. There must be some cheap deals in UK now surely.
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I'll give it some good thought although I can't seem to find any good deals and I'm not exactly the wealthiest person so I'I'll take any cheap option can get, I'm already on a SIM only contact so I just want to purchase the phone by itself
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