Both Motorola and Verizon have verified that the pure edition moto x, which is set up for T-Mobile, will work on Verizon as is. That phone is unlockable and rootable. And it would have the added advantage of being eligible for Moto Care protection plan - two year extended warranty covering accidents for $89. If anyone has a reason why this option is not viable please post it here.
Not paying 500$ for a phone..its not that serious
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The T-Mobile version doesn't have CDMA
Good luck getting Verizon to activate that phone....
I've requested the IMEI number for a T-Mobile pure edition, and I'll run it by Verizon and see what they say about activating it.
>>Do you have a citation for this?
I have a recorded conversation with Verizon verifying this, nothing written.
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The T-Mobile version doesn't have CDMA
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according to verizon, the hardware is the same in both phones, the cdma band just hasn't been activated, and this can be done by verizon. I'm still waiting for an imei number from a pure edition to verify that. If I can't get one, I'll buy a phone and try it. I have at least 7 days to return it for a full refund.
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according to verizon, the hardware is the same in both phones, the cdma band just hasn't been activated, and this can be done by verizon. I'm still waiting for an imei number from a pure edition to verify that. If I can't get one, I'll buy a phone and try it. I have at least 7 days to return it for a full refund.
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If this works I'll be so bad I paid full price for my Verizon x
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Not paying 500$ for a phone..its not that serious
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Why not? I don't see it as any different then spending $1000+ on a laptop. These things aren't just phones anymore, they are incredibly powerful handheld computers. $500 for the Moto X is a steal.
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I've requested the IMEI number for a T-Mobile pure edition, and I'll run it by Verizon and see what they say about activating it.
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I just spoke to a Verizon and Motorola tech support and they both said that the phone will work. However the Verizon tech requested the IMEI number to confirm and I don't have one.
Please let me know if that will really work, because I want to buy a Pure Edition so bad!!!!
Thanks
I'm traveling until the middle of next week, so have patience - I'll be getting to it when I return. I'm committed to trying to put a pure edition on Verizon, at very least as proof as concept, even if I end up just getting another DE.
So is this kind of like the nexus 6 being able to run on Verizon if you throw an already active Sim card in it?
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It doesn't look like the pure edition supports LTE band 13 that Verizon uses. You'd only get band 4 in select areas. Also doesn't appear to have a CDMA radio as shown on Motorola's website.
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So is this kind of like the nexus 6 being able to run on Verizon if you throw an already active Sim card in it?
It doesn't look like the pure edition supports LTE band 13 that Verizon uses. You'd only get band 4 in select areas. Also doesn't appear to have a CDMA radio as shown on Motorola's website.
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Yes, my old sim card in the pure edition. Also, it seems to me much more likely that the bands are all physically present but selectively disabled in firmware rather than motorola making variations on the phone with different hardware. Which was what they basically verified two different times. So I'll try. Orders are running 11 days out, so it will be a while before I can say if this works or not.
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Yes, my old sim card in the pure edition. Also, it seems to me much more likely that the bands are all physically present but selectively disabled in firmware rather than motorola making variations on the phone with different hardware. Which was what they basically verified two different times. So I'll try. Orders are running 11 days out, so it will be a while before I can say if this works or not.
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So you have a pure on order?
Judging by how you have to put the nexus 6 on Verizon I'd say throwing an already active Sim card in it is more likely the path. I very much doubt a T-Mobile imei will work. Also I was thinking you might need to flash new modem firmware, perhaps the one from the Verizon edition to activate the CDMA radio and band 13, possibly an entire Verizon ROM. Anyone else have this thought?
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Also I was thinking you might need to flash new modem firmware, perhaps the one from the Verizon edition to activate the CDMA radio and band 13, possibly an entire Verizon ROM. Anyone else have this thought?
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Yes, you would likely have to do that. The problem is all of the Verizon Moto X 2014 are bootloader locked so how do you get the Verizon firmware?
Maybe pull it from one of the update files?
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Maybe pull it from one of the update files?
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The OTAs are just patches, not the full firmware. I believe Motorola Device Manager updates are the entire firmware file but I am not sure how you get at them with a bootloader locked phone.
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Both Motorola and Verizon have verified that the pure edition moto x, which is set up for T-Mobile, will work on Verizon as is. That phone is unlockable and rootable. And it would have the added advantage of being eligible for Moto Care protection plan - two year extended warranty covering accidents for $89. If anyone has a reason why this option is not viable please post it here.
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I have pure edition it don't work on Verizon all ready tried it. But I think it would if someone had radio.img to flash
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I have pure edition it don't work on Verizon all ready tried it. But I think it would if someone had radio.img to flash
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Is there no way to copy the radio image with a locked bl? Should've we be able to read it just not write to it?
Related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iVzReSMVaI
No word on the Release date yet. Will come in 2 colors - black and Stealth blue.
From the hardware perspective, it is almost completely similar to the Rogers version, except for the triangle,circle keys. They are organized differently.
And comes with different set of games.
Screenshots: http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/atandt-launches-sony-ericsson-xperia-play-with-blue-color-option/
I doubt the face buttons are going to remain like that -_-
That's weird. Seems like someone put the phone together wrong.
yeah it looks like it was assembled incorrectly, the button layout is sideways as if you were going to hold the phone in portrait mode to play, the button layout is an icon of the playstation brand so i doubt they would change it
i like how verizon got shafted on this one we get the one that is only in one color, cant be rooted, and no unlock boot loader and no 4g.... and i like the timescape UI better to =/
what rep made plans to sell this phone to verizon when they locked it down for us and everyone else got a cool white one and can be rooted
Seriously, Verizon screwed up with their version of the Xperia Play. I think Verizon also has a bad habit of adding their own version of bloatware to the mobile OS, and generally crippling it to the point where it becomes irritating to having to deal with them and their nickle and dime ways.
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Seriously, Verizon screwed up with their version of the Xperia Play. I think Verizon also has a bad habit of adding their own version of bloatware to the mobile OS, and generally crippling it to the point where it becomes irritating to having to deal with them and their nickle and dime ways.
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I really didn't think it was so bad, most of the apps loaded by VZW don't get in my way, but the more I think about how they locked down this version of the phone the more I get a bad taste in my mouth.
Reminds me of the Motorola V710 debacle, I was able to make custom MP3s and ringtones on that phone, then VZW issued an update that crippled and removed that ability. Needless to say I was part of that Class Action Lawsuit.
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Seriously, Verizon screwed up with their version of the Xperia Play. I think Verizon also has a bad habit of adding their own version of bloatware to the mobile OS, and generally crippling it to the point where it becomes irritating to having to deal with them and their nickle and dime ways.
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Actually ATT is the company that cripples the abilities of their android devices more so then Verizon.. I mean why take "Unknown Sources" off all the phones? Half of my apps I wouldn't be able to install because of ATT doing that. Mostly all of the Emulation applications since Google is cracking down on it because of pressure from ATT and Verizon jointly. Since a alot of apps that have been taken off the market and are only available on other sources they are then not able to be installed on an ATT android device unless someone roots the phone where as the Verizon model you can still use any app you find.
And no one said that the Verizon model is NOT root able it is just that the CDMA version is a minority since there are so many other GSM based versions of the phone out there and all they have found is a back door through while using a Sim Card and entering in an IMEI.
Also with the amount of bloatware that comes on the Verizon model compared to other verizon wireless android phones it is minimal on the Xperia play. the only real bloatware we have is Backup Assistant, VZ Navigator and V Cast Apps (to get the games)
My only complaint about the Verizon version is the lack of a root. but I am confident that will change with time.
Ohh and when ATT says 4g, what they really mean is HSPDA+ more or less 3g with them pushing more speed out of it to try and keep up with Sprint and Verizon. Sprint and Verizon already stated that if they wanted to they could push their 3g bandwidth up to match those speeds but doing so would put more strain on the system like it has to the other companies. They believe expanding their WiMax and LTE Networks is the better way to go, and honestly having 20mbs+ on a smart phone while being out and about is a little over kill, I mean what are you doing? Downloading a 720p bluray rip to your phone? congrats you just went through all 2gb of your data on ATT in the matter of 3 hours.
Why on earth would the gamepad look like that???
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Actually ATT is the company that cripples the abilities of their android devices more so then Verizon.. I mean why take "Unknown Sources" off all the phones? Half of my apps I wouldn't be able to install because of ATT doing that. Mostly all of the Emulation applications since Google is cracking down on it because of pressure from ATT and Verizon jointly. Since a alot of apps that have been taken off the market and are only available on other sources they are then not able to be installed on an ATT android device unless someone roots the phone where as the Verizon model you can still use any app you find.
And no one said that the Verizon model is NOT root able it is just that the CDMA version is a minority since there are so many other GSM based versions of the phone out there and all they have found is a back door through while using a Sim Card and entering in an IMEI.
Also with the amount of bloatware that comes on the Verizon model compared to other verizon wireless android phones it is minimal on the Xperia play. the only real bloatware we have is Backup Assistant, VZ Navigator and V Cast Apps (to get the games)
My only complaint about the Verizon version is the lack of a root. but I am confident that will change with time.
Ohh and when ATT says 4g, what they really mean is HSPDA+ more or less 3g with them pushing more speed out of it to try and keep up with Sprint and Verizon. Sprint and Verizon already stated that if they wanted to they could push their 3g bandwidth up to match those speeds but doing so would put more strain on the system like it has to the other companies. They believe expanding their WiMax and LTE Networks is the better way to go, and honestly having 20mbs+ on a smart phone while being out and about is a little over kill, I mean what are you doing? Downloading a 720p bluray rip to your phone? congrats you just went through all 2gb of your data on ATT in the matter of 3 hours.
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Actually ATT stated they won't be doing this anymore I forget which phone, I think the Infuse 4G, that allows side-loading and it will be updating the phones that are locked down currently... Just saying
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Actually ATT stated they won't be doing this anymore I forget which phone, I think the Infuse 4G, that allows side-loading and it will be updating the phones that are locked down currently... Just saying
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It's still a sleezy thing to do in the first place. That's a damn handy feature and without it you may as well have an iPhone... Ok, maybe not
Haha I have that phone allready
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Its a prototype phone tho bought it off some Guy on Craigslist
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Haha I have that phone allready
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Its a prototype phone tho bought it off some Guy on Craigslist
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proof that "unknown sources" check box is there?
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I hope this sparks development and an unlocked bootloader.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/03/moto-maxx-possibly-a-droid-turbo-variant-for-non-us-markets-spotted-on-google/
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The form factor and all the internals look identical to our variant. This is good news.
its beautiful and in spanish! its coming to me.
man can't wait. I really hope this one will support Tmo band, love the specs and the battery life.
Funny thing is, 3 hour SOT in my nexus 5 considered good battery life, while in this beast 6 hours SOT is some kind of "weak"? Wth? This is QHD. I absolutely love this phone despite a lot of hater out there are screaming everyday
I don't see this released to a few countries alone, I'm thinking more likely it will international with broad release but excluding the US. In other words Clove and the rest are going to have it for sale and getting it will be strictly a matter of dropping the plastic. But then again maybe that's just wishful thinking.
The US Droid Turbo works on International networks via GSM, right? So if this one has identical hardware, less branding, it could potentially work on VZW, right?
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The US Droid Turbo works on International networks via GSM, right? So if this one has identical hardware, less branding, it could potentially work on VZW, right?
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Not exactly. It would need a CDMA radio. Then it would need to support Verizon LTE bands. And then even if they pulled a Nexus 6, because of the CDMA radio, Verizon would have to allow it on the network, which is doubtful because they want to sell you a Droid Turbo.
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Not exactly. It would need a CDMA radio. Then it would need to support Verizon LTE bands. And then even if they pulled a Nexus 6, because of the CDMA radio, Verizon would have to allow it on the network, which is doubtful because they want to sell you a Droid Turbo.
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I was thinking of how the Nexus 6 worked out of the box, even though it didn't really come from Verizon. Not sure how relevant that is in this case, though. It makes sense, but I don't want it to :/
I think this is great news! Even better that it's still on 4.4.4. Hopefully it gets announced and released ASAP.
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I was thinking of how the Nexus 6 worked out of the box, even though it didn't really come from Verizon. Not sure how relevant that is in this case, though. It makes sense, but I don't want it to :/
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No one really knows how Verizon is handling the activation of the Nexus 6. Droid-Life was able to pop a Verizon sim in their review unit and it worked. Maybe Google is giving them all the Id numbers and they are just allowing any Nexus 6 to activate in their network? I guess we will see when someone buys one directly from T-Mobile and see if it makes calls.
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No one really knows how Verizon is handling the activation of the Nexus 6. Droid-Life was able to pop a Verizon sim in their review unit and it worked. Maybe Google is giving them all the Id numbers and they are just allowing any Nexus 6 to activate in their network? I guess we will see when someone buys one directly from T-Mobile and see if it makes calls.
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I'm guessing something similar happened with the Moto X 2013. I bought it from Moto, and it was branded as Verizon. I'd assume Moto told VZW here are all the serials for the VZW XT1060 models. With the Nexus, they may have just given them all of the numbers for all the devices, because I'm guessing you don't specify which carrier you have when you purchase, unless you're doing an upgrade.
Jaocagomez said:
its beautiful and in spanish! its coming to me.
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is portuguese language
Moto Maxx is the global variant of Droid Turbo, if I'm right.
Is it under Lenovo?
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Not exactly. It would need a CDMA radio. Then it would need to support Verizon LTE bands. And then even if they pulled a Nexus 6, because of the CDMA radio, Verizon would have to allow it on the network, which is doubtful because they want to sell you a Droid Turbo.
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My guess is they just have the full list of IMEIs.
Something tells me the United States is going to be excluded from this. Im sure it can be imported, but thats just going to jack the price up beyond being worth it.
Am hopeful that we get some positive news for us in the UK tomorrow. What time UK is it, about 2pm?
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Something tells me the United States is going to be excluded from this. Im sure it can be imported, but thats just going to jack the price up beyond being worth it.
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Since the device HAS passed through FCC as IHDT56PK2 (the droid turbo is IHDT56PK1... the PK2 adds in UMTS/AWS = tmobile 3G), one can assume that they do intend to sell it within the US.
The FCC is a US regulatory body, and is only required for importing into the US.
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Since the device HAS passed through FCC as IHDT56PK2 (the droid turbo is IHDT56PK1... the PK2 adds in UMTS/AWS = tmobile 3G), one can assume that they do intend to sell it within the US.
The FCC is a US regulatory body, and is only required for importing into the US.
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Many devices pass through the FCC and don't ever appear from US consumption. While somewhat promising, its not nearly a sure thing.
Verizon may have an exclusivity right on the model preventing it from being sold on other carriers. At least for the time being. But there's been no press about it being released in the united states, so one can on speculate at this point.
Keep in mind that only means it can be legally imported, it does not show intent to sell. Similar processes are followed throughout much of the world and two variants of a GSM phone can cover most of them. There is little reason not to get FCC certification since it is not an expensive or difficult process within the confines of the larger effort involved in global release and one of the handsets will be suitable for use in the states anyway. I'm not saying its not going to happen, I'm saying the filing does not make it a certainty and more than one phone has seen certification without being sold in the US.
Also to the thread in general the spread of possible IMEIs are public record, Verizon need only block out the range specified for a device in order to block it, they do not need specific numbers off individual devices which are not public record.
Hello, I would like to know if the "Sprint/Boost/ US Cellular" versions of Moto e 2015 LTE, will work outside USA with another GSM carriers?
As well as works Verizon version...
Thanks!
Can somebody help me?
Maybe? @scritch007 or @starkly_raving do either of you have an answer?
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juanjacinto said:
Hello, I would like to know if the "Sprint/Boost/ US Cellular" versions of Moto e 2015 LTE, will work outside USA with another GSM carriers?
As well as works Verizon version...
Thanks!
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There's a factory UICC unlock that comes on your Sprint/Boost factory firmware (Settings/System Updates). So you can UICC unlock for use outside the United States. You can also purchase a GSM unlocked variant from BestBuy if you plan on strictly using it outside the US.
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So this means that I can use any of these variants (boost, sprint, boost mobile) on GSM network's but only outside USA?
Thanks
seems that way, and i dont think anyone is gonna crack the sprint based version as its a cheap phone and not worth the time and effort as opposed to getting a phone that is unlockable such as the verizon version of this same phone
Versions Sprint / Boost Mobile and US Cellular and if operating outside US in gsm, I have one running in Tigo Honduras
CLUPER said:
Versions Sprint / Boost Mobile and US Cellular and if operating outside US in gsm, I have one running in Tigo Honduras
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The us cellular model is allready sim unlocked for domestic use
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The us cellular model is allready sim unlocked for domestic use
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i saw that on another thread. I wonder what the holdup is with the sprint version. Other than what i previously mentioned
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i saw that on another thread. I wonder what the holdup is with the sprint version. Other than what i previously mentioned
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The USC version is unlocked out of the box.
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The us cellular model is allready sim unlocked for domestic use
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The USC version is unlocked out of the box.
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saw that already actually @dandrumheller
btw, there is an app in development by idoneapps to unlock the Sprint Moto E 2015 version. Im testing it currently and ill report back with my findings. Idoneapps has been stellar in unlocking Samsung phones, and it seems that theyre venturing out into the realm of Moto phones!! hope may be on the horizon!!
still testing the app. Its a MSL reader as of now, but im sure more development will continue as idoneapps never ceases to amaze me with their work and skill
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seems that way, and i dont think anyone is gonna crack the sprint based version as its a cheap phone and not worth the time and effort as opposed to getting a phone that is unlockable such as the verizon version of this same phone
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Even though the bootloader is unlocked? The VZW variant doesn't even have root.
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Even though the bootloader is unlocked? The VZW variant doesn't even have root.
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Yeah, but I have been beta testing an app for idoneapps recently that is showing some promise. The devs at idoneapps have yielded some seriously awesome results in the Samsung world, so I'm hopeful that the fruits of their labor will produce a dsufor the moto e 2105 as well. What I posted that you quoted was before I got the betas of the app. Keep your fingers crossed and I'll for sure post up when an unlock is available!
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The us cellular model is allready sim unlocked for domestic use
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i had to use gsm fix on mine
From a Verizon subscriber:
RL_Wells said:
I recently broke my XT1254 and replaced it with an XT1250 I purchased on jet.com. I am running the latest RR 6.0 rom after trying stock 4.4.4 and CM 12.1.
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Kudos to you, sir -- for being smart enough to buy the "dev" version of the Droid Turbo XT1254 to replace your broken XT1254 to run on Verizon.
The dev version being the one without the locked-down bootloader, the XT1250. Bootloader easily unlockable from Motorola, for free.
I know I've tried to spread the word... and I know many people have bought the XT1250 to run on Verizon with a Verizon SIM card -- but yours is the first hand report of actually replacing your XT1254 with an XT1250 that I've read here on XDA. There may be others, but your story caught my eye.
Also, I didn't know jet.com (a wholesale site, much like Costco, Sam's Club) had new ones for sale. Until now people were either buying 2nd hand XT1250 on eBay. For "new", they were having to go through the U.S. regional CDMA/LTE carriers who were selling them -- sometimes at outrageous prices.
So, for those of you who took the recent OTA and permanently locked your boootloaders -- sell your borked phone on Swappa and here's the dev replacement.
Here's the jet.com listing for the new XT1250. It's the U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250 -- has CDMA and Verizon's LTE bands. Same FCC ID, same device as the XT1254. Yeah, Verizon LIED that the XT1254 was "exclusive" in any way. Wasn't even exclusive to them in the U.S.
(At least a dozen regional CDMA/LTE carriers sold this XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx, with the same FCC ID, same radio bands, same hardware. It's the EXACT SAME Quark Verizon sold, just under a different model name.)
NEW -- Motorola MOTO Maxx XT1250 32GB Unlocked GSM/CDMA/HSPA 4G LTE 21MP Camera Cell Phone
by Motorola
FREE Shipping
$259.94 (EDIT: CHEAPER PRICE AVAILABLE -- $245 -- see post from buyer below)
https://jet.com/product/Motorola-MO...a-Cell-Phone/381c3dd786d9400d9fb435a77af9cec9
Part Number: XT1250 32GB RED
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Technology: 4G LTE
Mobile Frequencies: 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 + CDMA 800 / 1900
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4G: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
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Thanks @ChazzMatt - I probably would not have known the xt1250 existed without the info. you have posted in the past. As this is my 3rd quark, I didn't want another refurb which could have the lastest firmware which locked down the susnhine exploit or risk asurion being out of 1254 stock and getting a Turbo 2.
Also, although the price you stated is correct, if you create a jet.com account, your first purchase you make you get 30% off so price I paid with free shipping was $230, only $55 more than the asurion deductible and sunshine.
It was actually only 15% off - total price 245.
I had it confused with something else I purchased recently
My employer paid the $199 upgrade fee for my XT1254 when my DROID Mini took a "hard hit" on the floor and killed the screen. Thankfully,
I've been thinking about picking up a XT1250 for the wife though, so, thanks for the info!
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Thanks @ChazzMatt - I probably would not have known the xt1250 existed without the info. you have posted in the past. As this is my 3rd quark, I didn't want another refurb which could have the lastest firmware which locked down the susnhine exploit or risk asurion being out of 1254 stock and getting a Turbo 2.
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Just went back to the link on jet.com and it's says now it's "currently unavailable". WOW. Sold out fast. Maybe they'll get some more in! They were in stock just two days ago.
Well, they are still available on Amazon.com. One new black one left, and several red ones. Plus some "used" ones from other sellers.
Verizon just dropped the price on XT1254 to $200 NIB, so I picked one up to play with. It came with 44 installed, so unlocking the boot loader was trivial.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/droid-turbo-ballistic-nylon/
DeerSteak said:
Verizon just dropped the price on XT1254 to $200 NIB, so I picked one up to play with. It came with 44 installed, so unlocking the boot loader was trivial.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/droid-turbo-ballistic-nylon/
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After the disappointing new lineup, maybe I just buy another one for replacement or for give as a gift, this is a solid buy.
http://news.samsung.com/us/2016/06/...roduces-unlocked-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-us/
http://www.cnet.com/news/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-come-to-us/
i just can't seem to find them on any site including samsungs
For what it's worth a Samsung rep in live chat told me they should be released by the end of the day
Would it be possible to flash the software of this unlocked variant to a carrier variant such as T-Mobile and effectively have an identical device?
According to The Verge:
The unlocked versions of the S7 and S7 Edge being sold in the US have the same hardware features as their carrier locked counterparts, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 12-megapixel cameras. They are also water resistant and feature both fast charging and wireless charging. They also have support for Samsung Pay and full manufacturer warranties.
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So probably no root or unlocked bootloader. The only advantage is no carrier-specific bloat.
looks like the model is G930UZKAXAA
http://www.samsung.com/us/business/mobility/mobile-phones/SM-G930UZKAXAA
I'll be waiting to see if anyone is able to flash a recovery.img tar without getting flash fail from Odin. (Flashing G30F's should be ok, it won't boot at all, but just to see if the bootloader accepts the flash!)
If successful, I will build TWRP within a few hours of the confirmation.
Galaxy S7 USA
Samsung announce that USA S7/S7 Edge is shipping unlocked now
http://m.gsmarena.com/newscomm-19136.php
Maybe we will be able to unlock ours shortly
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ChristianBale said:
Would it be possible to flash the software of this unlocked variant to a carrier variant such as T-Mobile and effectively have an identical device?
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Nope. The carrier specific phones do not support the same LTE bands, and T-Mobile S7 likely won't get 4G speeds on Sprint b/c of that.
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CafeKampuchia said:
According to The Verge:
So probably no root or unlocked bootloader. The only advantage is no carrier-specific bloat.
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No carrier-specific bloat and full range of LTE bands that work on all US carriers as well as many world-wide carriers. This is huge for CDMA users like Sprint which were crippled from LTE bands working.
Anxiously awaiting someone posting a good deal on this beauty. Thanks in advance.
Boo! Fail, guess it's time to return
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Damn so still no custom roms.
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That's what I am getting out of it.
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Can't see rooting an S7. I'm in the US, have the 930F...too many negatives on resale for rooting and tripping Knox... I've got Samsung pay working, great battery and debloated with package disabler pro....
May get this new unlocked for my wife...the S7 is a great phone....
I wonder how this phone would work on Project Fi. Probably suffers from the same issue as other unsupported phones (can't switch between Sprint/T-mo).
whelmar said:
Can't see rooting an S7. I'm in the US, have the 930F...too many negatives on resale for rooting and tripping Knox... I've got Samsung pay working, great battery and debloated with package disabler pro....
May get this new unlocked for my wife...the S7 is a great phone....
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I chuckle a little bit when I read posts like this.
No disrespect intended, but you realize this is an XDA thread.
That's kinda what we do here.
Many of the features of that phone you're currently enjoying were added to it by the manufacturer as a result of all the rooting and modding of Android devices conducted by the community over the years.
pedro0223 said:
I wonder how this phone would work on Project Fi. Probably suffers from the same issue as other unsupported phones (can't switch between Sprint/T-mo).
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Just contacted Project Fi support and they say no support for new S7, Nexus phones are required. No idea if that will change but that's their story today.
phonepersonality said:
I chuckle a little bit when I read posts like this.
No disrespect intended, but you realize this is an XDA thread.
That's kinda what we do here.
Many of the features of that phone you're currently enjoying were added to it by the manufacturer as a result of all the rooting and modding of Android devices conducted by the community over the years.
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Yes, I realize it's an XDA thread... My nexus is my play around device... prior to Samsung putting knox on the devices, I used to root it and play like everyone else. Fact is, rooting the S7, tripping knox removes intended functionality and hurts resale...that's all I was conveying...
Cheers!
CafeKampuchia said:
According to The Verge:
So probably no root or unlocked bootloader. The only advantage is no carrier-specific bloat.
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But Carrier's lock bootloader, Samsung doesn't afaik? Or is this new with the US S7? The European S7 doesn't have a locked bootloader on its unlocked edition, why would they for the US? That'd be really close to discrimination.
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But Carrier's lock bootloader, Samsung doesn't afaik? Or is this new with the US S7? The European S7 doesn't have a locked bootloader on its unlocked edition, why would they for the US? That'd be really close to discrimination.
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Look at post #9 above. It's locked.
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ChristianBale said:
Would it be possible to flash the software of this unlocked variant to a carrier variant such as T-Mobile and effectively have an identical device?
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Nope. The carrier specific phones do not support the same LTE bands, and T-Mobile S7 likely won't get 4G speeds on Sprint b/c of that.
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While this answer is correct, the reason why is not.
All the US carrier variants are the same hardware-wise, which means that the hardware does support all the same bands but because the bootloader is locked you can't flash one variant to another.
The S7 is the first Samsung phone with a single hardware variant that supports all US carriers. As such all the US variants have also been assigned the same FCC ID. In previous Galaxy phones, each variant, because it had slightly different hardware (to support different bands) was required be tested separately for FCC approval then issued a separate FCC ID. However, starting with the S7, only one variant (using special testing firmware enabling all US bands simultaneously) was tested to receive FCC regulatory approval.