I was just on the Verizon Wireless site looking at the new Nexus 6 that was released today and it prompted a live chat with a representative. I decided to go ahead and ask her if the device was locked and if so, did it support Fastboot OEM Unlock. She said went to check with her tech team and they confirmed that it was able to be unlocked with that method. Finally, and unlocked bootloader
Wait till you get the device in your hands
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This is really not surprising in the least
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I'm really hoping that someone who's buying the phone from Verizon soon can confirm on here if this is true for sure. I won't be upgrading for a couple months but I'm really curious!
They'll tell you anything you want to hear to get you to buy something.
"check with her tech team" = going to take a leak in the bathroom....
Lets wait till someone has phone in hand!
The galaxy nexus was, right? Is Verizon even getting a unique part number?
Its fine I wouldn't worry,its a nexus vzw didn't mess with !
I don't know why people assumed verizon nexus would be locked its the same thing as others just has verizon logo on it
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To anyone doubting.. Every single Nexus 6, regardless of where you bought it, will be bootloader unlockable with fastboot oem unlock. End of speculation.
I think the biggest question is will there be an OEM partition filled with a bunch of garbage like the ATT version.
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I think the biggest question is will there be an OEM partition filled with a bunch of garbage like the ATT version.
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Prob but that is easily taken care of..No worried once u root and unlock
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To anyone doubting.. Every single Nexus 6, regardless of where you bought it, will be bootloader unlockable with fastboot oem unlock. End of speculation.
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I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
I'll have mine next Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait to drop the Note 3.
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I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
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It's a Nexus. Google has said multiple times that their phones will never be locked down
I bet it will be sim locked like ATT though.
Peylix said:
I bet it will be sim locked like ATT though.
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All Verizon LTE phones come SIM unlocked.
catcher8587 said:
All Verizon LTE phones come SIM unlocked.
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Never knew this. So it seems VZW is the lesser of the two evils other than taking a decade to launch the device.
misterpyrrhuloxia said:
I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
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DubleJayJ said:
It's a Nexus. Google has said multiple times that their phones will never be locked down
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What he said. A Nexus is a Nexus and will always have an easy unlockable bootloader. I've been tinkering with Androids for many years and this one is written in stone, Verion can do nothing to change it.
I should find out by Thursday.
All verizon lte phones are sim unlocked and usually have global bands. ATT is the absolute worst carrier.
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Hey guys i'm in the process of trading an old iphone for a unlocked version of the Nexus 4 and I was wondering if there's any way i can tell if the phone is unlocked?
When you turn it on you'll see a padlock if it's unlocked...
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When you turn it on you'll see a padlock if it's unlocked...
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Ok perfect, thank you!
The padlock shows you the state of the bootloader, which can be freely locked/unlocked and would have no bearing on whether or not you purchase this phone. So I assume you're actually asking about sim lock, which is also not an issue as all N4's are unlocked
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When you turn it on you'll see a padlock if it's unlocked...
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LOL. I don't think that's what he meant by unlocked.
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Yeah they're all unlocked, you can't buy a locked nexus 4 lol
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LOL. I don't think that's what he meant by unlocked.
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In which case the OP needs to clarify their question
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Hey guys i'm in the process of trading an old iphone for a unlocked version of the Nexus 4 and I was wondering if there's any way i can tell if the phone is unlocked?
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All the Nexus 4 are unlocked. You're safe.
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I'm sorry guys I just looked at the original question I asked and didn't post it correctly, sorry about the confusion. I was referring to carrier lock, I had no idea at that all N4's came unlocked. Anyways sorry for the confusion thank you guys for clarifying that issue for me.
Another thing to keep in mind is that some phones maybe reported lost or stolen and therefore blocked from any network in the U.S
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[snip] So I assume you're actually asking about sim lock, which is also not an issue as all N4's are unlocked
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Yeah they're all unlocked, you can't buy a locked nexus 4 lol
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All the Nexus 4 are unlocked. You're safe.
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Are we sure about this guys?
People were saying exactly the same thing about the Galaxy Nexus, but there were some sold that were SIM-locked. (It was a few European carriers that were selling them locked... think it was Orange, Vodafone and maybe another.)
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Are we sure about this guys?
People were saying exactly the same thing about the Galaxy Nexus, but there were some sold that were SIM-locked. (It was a few European carriers that were selling them locked... think it was Orange, Vodafone and maybe another.)
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All Nexus 4s are GSM unlocked. (I hope I'm not wrong. ) When you get the phone, pop in your Sim and see if you are able to make calls and such. You may have to do a reboot when you first pop in the Sim card.
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All Nexus 4s are GSM unlocked. (I hope I'm not wrong. ) When you get the phone, pop in your Sim and see if you are able to make calls and such. You may have to do a reboot when you first pop in the Sim card.
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As I said before: people were saying the same thing about GSM Galaxy Nexus devices. Then we found out that ones sold by certain carriers were locked. All I'm trying to say is that we can't be sure that any devices sold outside of the Google Play Store are all sold unlocked.
efrant is right; however, some carriers (mostly European) say that it is locked, but in fact, it is unlocked. Same for T-mobile USA Nexus's, some reps will tell you that it's locked, but really, it's unlocked
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efrant is right; however, some carriers (mostly European) say that it is locked, but in fact, it is unlocked. Same for T-mobile USA Nexus's, some reps will tell you that it's locked, but really, it's unlocked
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Yeah, but I'm not talking about clueless sales reps or customer service reps. If a device is sold outside of the Google Play Store, it could very well possibly (not probably) be SIM-locked to that carrier. Proof: here is a thread on how to unlock SIM-locked GSM Galaxy Nexus devices that people bought thinking they were unlocked.
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Yeah, but I'm not talking about clueless sales reps or customer service reps. If a device is sold outside of the Google Play Store, it could very well possibly (not probably) be SIM-locked to that carrier. Proof: here is a thread on how to unlock SIM-locked GSM Galaxy Nexus devices that people bought thinking they were unlocked.
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I'm fairly sure the ones sold in the UK are SIM unlocked. No carrier sells them in Germany, the ones from the couple of retailers are obviously unlocked.
Anyway, seeing that the good efrant is here: shouldn't flashing the stock image remove a (possible) SIM lock..?
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I'm fairly sure the ones sold in the UK are SIM unlocked. No carrier sells them in Germany, the ones from the couple of retailers are obviously unlocked.
Anyway, seeing that the good efrant is here: shouldn't flashing the stock image remove a (possible) SIM lock..?
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Unfortunately no. The lock is stored on a partition not normally flashed by the user, and not included in the factory images from Google.
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so the announcement today said that the 4 major carrier would get the nexus 6 including at&t. now we all know at&t likes to have their bootloaders locked. my question is, do you think at&t would only sell this if google agreed to lock the bootloader on their variant or do you think at&t actually sells a phone that has an unlockable bootloader?
Its a nexus phone. Did Verizon lock the gnex boot loader? No. Att can't really cause its a nexus device
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Its a nexus phone. Did Verizon lock the gnex boot loader? No. Att can't really cause its a nexus device
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i didnt know verizon sold a google nex phone let alone know they couldnt lock the bootloader. hence my question. but if you are right about at&t then that gives me something to think about.
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i didnt know verizon sold a google nex phone let alone know they couldnt lock the bootloader. hence my question. but if you are right about at&t then that gives me something to think about.
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If AT&T sells this bootloader unlocked I might actually break my vow to never again buy another contract phone from them...after the Note3 debacle I've paid full price for everything since.
The real question is whether there will be carrier bloatware on the carrier Nexus devices.
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The real question is whether there will be carrier bloatware on the carrier Nexus devices.
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That is easily fixed..... i wanna know about scarification of these devices.
AKA branding/Logos
JustusIV said:
That is easily fixed..... i wanna know about scarification of these devices.
AKA branding/Logos
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This^^^
I agree. I would be curious to know if ATT will somehow lock the bootloader. If not then i would buy from them... Otherwise i will buy on google play.
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If AT&T sells this bootloader unlocked I might actually break my vow to never again buy another contract phone from them...after the Note3 debacle I've paid full price for everything since.
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Fully Agree.
Yes the Verizon Gnex had an unlockable bootloader, but at the time most phones on AT&T also had unlockable bootloaders. The Galaxy nexus was before the carriers really started locking stuff down.
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I'm going to buy it from Google and use it on AT&T.
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I'm going to buy it from Google and use it on AT&T.
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Me too. I don't trust AT&T to not load it up with bloatware and a deathstar logo on top of a truly locked bootloader.
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Me too. I don't trust AT&T to not load it up with bloatware and a deathstar logo on top of a truly locked bootloader.
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I don't either, but you could always wait and see.
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Mark another ATT user down for a Play Store version. I needed something to replace my dying/ancient Nexus, and jumped to an One X+ from ATT not realizing it was scarred. Not making that mistake again. And, I'll be glad to have another Nexus in my hands.
--JamesT
I'm also ordering my shamu in pristine android vanilla condition straight from Google, don't trust the galactic empire at&t with his pernicious ways haha
I actually don't mind buying on contract, I doubt AT&T will do anything to it.
But I mean if it's the same phone across all carriers and the same as the play store edition, won't you just be able to replace any bootloader and anything else to function as if you bought it off contract and unlocked? The only thing I'm really concerned about is carrier lock when it comes to OTA updates.
I'm getting mine through Verizon but the discussion is the same.... will there be any difference between the Play Store and carrier versions. I think one of two scenarios will happen.
A. There's no difference, carriers will load them up with bloat. But who cares? If it's completely unlocked you will be easily able to root, wipe, rom, etc....
B. They lock the bootloaders. This would completely crush carrier sales. The majority of people interested in this phone are Android enthusiasts. Google knows that. Google also has to have good sales through the carriers at the new price point. So they likely would not agree to have a locked down Nexus 6 sold through carriers.
I am fairly confident the phones will be identical. This particular SoC, the 805, unlike all the other Qualcomm kits has discreet radio hardware not on the SoC. All of the 800/801 before it and the 808/810 after it have integrated radio hardware. I think this was an intentional agreement that Motorola/Google brokered with Qualcomm/Carriers. This way they can all sell one identical handset but the carriers will only push radio/modem updates to keep things working on their networks, but they will tell us that all software/OS updates will come from Google directly.
This ushers in a new paradigm in that for the first time we will have a truly unlocked device across all carriers and it is set up that way by design so carriers can control radio hardware and Motorola/Google can control the OS.
I'm 100% confident that google will not allow the carriers to modify the phones just like apple with the iPhone.
I plan on walking into my local at&t store to buy the phone, go home and plug it into my computer and type "fastboot OEM unlock"
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I'm 100% confident that google will not allow the carriers to modify the phones just like apple with the iPhone.
I plan on walking into my local at&t store to buy the phone, go home and plug it into my computer and type "fastboot OEM unlock"
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I plan on walking into my local AT&T store and telling them, I pay you enough money in monthly service, and in no way am I signing a new contract or using the "next" plan to lease(pay a fee on top of $15 smartphone fee), so I'l give my money to Google
I'm with AT&T but currently using unlocked T-Mobile Note 3 because of the locked bootloader that AT&T version has and I would like to know is this the same case with Edge as well i.e. AT&T version has locked bootloader while T-Mobile version doesn't?
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I'm with AT&T but currently using unlocked T-Mobile Note 3 because of the locked bootloader that AT&T version has and I would like to know is this the same case with Edge as well i.e. AT&T version has locked bootloader while T-Mobile version doesn't?
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Yup
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I'm with AT&T but currently using unlocked T-Mobile Note 3 because of the locked bootloader that AT&T version has and I would like to know is this the same case with Edge as well i.e. AT&T version has locked bootloader while T-Mobile version doesn't?
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It's a locked bootloader but still a very awesome phone I love it better than the note 4 even without root.
That sucks and it means that like Note 3 there will be no/very little development on AT&T version. So I might just go towards T-Mobile version again and get it unlocked.
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It's a locked bootloader but still a very awesome phone I love it better than the note 4 even without root.
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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to each his own
If wanted to be a slave to what the manufacture "think" that I need, I would just leave Android and become an iSheep and get myself an iToy Plus. The beauty of Android it that I can root it and install whatever I want on it and I don't want a carrier to take that away from me.
Just like any other phone, custom ROMs and development give new life to a phone and I can see a great potential for it on Edge. Though Samsung already provide some customization for the Edge screen, I'm sure that the talented developers on XDA will provide even more customization and make it more useful. So why should I get a phone where I am blocked from doing all that?
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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to each his own
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My point is AT&T owners who bought the 915a have no reason to complain about root, as mostly everyone knew the bootloader was locked.
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My point is AT&T owners who bought the 915a have no reason to complain about root, as mostly everyone knew the bootloader was locked.
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That's a generalization. I bought mine and had no idea the boot loader was locked until reading threads on here until after I had purchased it.
Also a locked boot loader doesn't prevent root. My AT&T Galaxy Note 2 had a locked boot loader for the longest time but was rootable very early on after release using CF Root.
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That's a generalization. I bought mine and had no idea the boot loader was locked until reading threads on here until after I had purchased it.
Also a locked boot loader doesn't prevent root. My AT&T Galaxy Note 2 had a locked boot loader for the longest time but was rootable very early on after release using CF Root.
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True a locked bootloader doesn't prevent root it just makes the exploit that much harder to find. Sure once root is found a safe strap recovery will be made for us and Verizon edge.
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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Thanks for your opinion, but I'll buy what I want, and do what I want with it.
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Thanks for your opinion, but I'll buy what I want, and do what I want with it.
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Exactly!!
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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Are you on a website devoted to mobile device modding espousing NOT modding a device or did my head just explode?
People come here specifically to mod their devices exactly how they'd like to mod them. Why not encourage learning something new or maybe stepping outside of touchwiz, yourself? There's a big world out there, enjoy.
--Mike
I'm happy with the phone and if root ever comes available for AT&T I will gladly root it, I'm just enjoying my phone while I am waiting for root.
Has anyone bought their T-Mobile version and used it on at&t without issue? Are all LTE bands working?
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Has anyone bought their T-Mobile version and used it on at&t without issue? Are all LTE bands working?
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i really thinking of getting tmobile edge and sell my att edge.
i need root .. with root, i can use Clocksync to sync the clock everytime you reboot the phone.
also able to put seconds on the clock with exposed.
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Like buying a Mercedes and tricking it out. [emoji117] [emoji146] [emoji118]
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Like buying a Mercedes and tricking it out. [emoji117] [emoji146] [emoji118]
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Comparing apples and zebras.
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I never buy a phone just for root, just like I don't buy a phone and want to remove TouchWiz. If you aren't happy with a phone manufactures software or locked bootloader then buy a nexus 6. Phones don't need root it's people who think they will die without root and gripe because certain providers lock bootloaders.
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Personally, I buy phones for the hardware first. Size, punch, storage space, screen res... that is what make the difference to me. I went Edge because I really wanted to play with this new novelty. If someone, like me, doesn't dig exactly what's on it but wants the power or screen to trick out as they see fit then I wouldn't knock them...
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Like buying a Mercedes and tricking it out. [emoji117] [emoji146] [emoji118]
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i have a Mercedes that I've "tricked" out. what's wrong with that? how is it the same as modding your phone?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PI1HJCS/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PI1G69K/
Click on "without a service plan" it will state they are carrier locked.
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No they aren't. There are multiple threads to confirm this. I have a Sprint Nexus 6 and it works on T-Mobile with no problem.
Not true. I have a "Sprint" N6 and popped in my AT&T sim and it works fine.
Has anyone been able to confirm this if purchased from Amazon?
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No they aren't. There are multiple threads to confirm this. I have a Sprint Nexus 6 and it works on T-Mobile with no problem.
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Not true. I have a "Sprint" N6 and popped in my AT&T sim and it works fine.
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It depends on what batch you got. Only the initial Amazon batches were unlocked. The later Sprint Amazon batches are sim locked AFAIK.
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It depends on what batch you got. Only the initial Amazon batches were unlocked. The later Sprint Amazon batches are sim locked AFAIK.
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I got a Nexus 6 straight from Sprint, and I'm using my Verizon sim. The Verizon sim actually works better. I only have data with my sprint sim I can't send or receive texts or make or receive calls. I get a message cannot validate you account when trying to make a call. Everything works flawlessly with my Verizon sim.
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Not to sound like an advertisement but I got my att model from bestbuy sim locked and used Cellunlocker to unlock it.
as of this moment, onlty att locks the sim. people are speculating if verizon will also do this, but its only att at the moment.
Another nod for Sprint being unlocked. I just put my N6 that I got 2 days after it hit the Sprint shelf on Tmobile and it rings for incoming calls again. Sprint has network issues and I got tired of missing calls and having cust service always start out with "factory reset your phone." My note 3 had the same issue on Sprint. 15 mins for Tmob to setup the account and put the sim in. 0$ and a better plan price to boot.
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as of this moment, onlty att locks the sim. people are speculating if verizon will also do this, but its only att at the moment.
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my experience with Verizon's version of the Galaxy Nexus left a bad taste in my mouth. I will be very very hard pressed to ever buy a verizon branded phone ever again. they do get my money though. That I don't mind paying for because I have signal everywhere I go and the legacy unlimited data plan.
The carrier locks aren't really a big deal in any case. $20 and you can get it unlocked at any number of cell unlocking sites.
Would rather it not be locked at all, but isn't that big of a deal....
I just paid to get mine unlocked so I can sell my nexus. I really don't like it
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I just paid to get mine unlocked so I can sell my nexus. I really don't like it
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What you don't like about it?
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What you don't like about it?
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Probably the paying part to need to unlock it.
As of today, if you are not under contract with the carrier that the phone is locked to, or owe them money due to an EIP, they have to unlock the phone.
http://www.tmonews.com/2015/02/new-carrier-phone-unlock-regulation-active-from-today/
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As of today, if you are not under contract with the carrier that the phone is locked to, or owe them money due to an EIP, they have to unlock the phone.
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The nexus was never locked to begin with unless you had a contract through AT&T, all other versions are unlocked from factory
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The nexus was never locked to begin with unless you had a contract through AT&T, all other versions are unlocked from factory
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I'm not sure you read my post correctly, as that's what my post pertained to. Contracts, EIP, or if they bought the phone outright from AT&T etc.
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I'm not sure you read my post correctly, as that's what my post pertained to. Contracts, EIP, or if they bought the phone outright from AT&T etc.
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it's still wrong information, mine is with a contract through sprint, it's still fully unlocked, I can put any sim in and I'm good to go, t-mobile was the same way, at&t was the only one that did a lock and we still have yet to find out about verizon
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im looking to purchase an AT&T Nexus 6 from clist TODAY to use on Sprint. I got a sprint nano sim and was wondering if i can activate it. I heard you give sprint the IMEI number without the last digit or something. Has anyone done this? Anything i should know? im searching and googling and havent gotten a solid answer before i drive an hour to meet this guy. thanks in advance
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im looking to purchase an AT&T Nexus 6 from clist TODAY to use on Sprint. I got a sprint nano sim and was wondering if i can activate it. I heard you give sprint the IMEI number without the last digit or something. Has anyone done this? Anything i should know? im searching and googling and havent gotten a solid answer before i drive an hour to meet this guy. thanks in advance
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AT&T are the only ones that are carrier locked, unless it was purchased outright or paid off, I would really double check with whoever you're buying it from and have them meet you at a sprint store to actually check everything out before you commit
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I didn't think this was possible, but I got a replacement Pixel XL from Google months ago (They even had to manually add the phone to their network since it was from Google) to replace my VZW Pixel XL. I had no problems, OEM unlocking toggle was always enabled. Recently I went to OP3, and was trying to pass the Safetynet check and as a troubleshooting step I locked the BL thinking I could unlock it again since I did NOT have a VZW Pixel XL. To my surprise I'm now SOL, and unable to unlock it now it appears VZW is checking their IMEIs and rather the Pixel is from them or not they'll disable OEM unlocking on Android 8
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I didn't think this was possible, but I got a replacement Pixel XL from Google months ago (They even had to manually add the phone to their network since it was from Google) to replace my VZW Pixel XL. I had no problems, OEM unlocking toggle was always enabled. Recently I went to OP3, and was trying to pass the Safetynet check and as a troubleshooting step I locked the BL thinking I could unlock it again since I did NOT have a VZW Pixel XL. To my surprise I'm now SOL, and unable to unlock it now it appears VZW is checking their IMEIs and rather the Pixel is from them or not they'll disable OEM unlocking on Android 8
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What are you using to check safetynet
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What are you using to check safetynet
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Safetynet is the last of my concerns now after these course of events
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Safetynet is the last of my concerns now after these course of events
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You already answered the question of whether or not the system was modified or not when you locked it in another thread.
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You already answered the question of whether or not the system was modified or not when you locked it in another thread.
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Yeah it was modified but I was trying use Magisk for the root then lock the BL to see if that would make it pass. Just messing around not expecting to be locked out like I had a VZW device
I feel like an idiot I bought mine 3 days ago and it was on 7.1 . I put my VZW sim In and it just went right into the update I'm so pissed it did that.. I really wanted to run Pure Nexus.
I'll put $25 in toward the bounty.
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I feel like an idiot I bought mine 3 days ago and it was on 7.1 . I put my VZW sim In and it just went right into the update I'm so pissed it did that.. I really wanted to run Pure Nexus.
I'll put $25 in toward the bounty.
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I wouldn't mind putting cash down either but when its a workaround and the same device being sold without a permanently locked BL, its gonna be super tough for a dev to think its worth it. Most likely we'll have to get new devices from Google....somehow
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I wouldn't mind putting cash down either but when its a workaround and the same device being sold without a permanently locked BL, its gonna be super tough for a dev to think its worth it. Most likely we'll have to get new devices from Google....somehow
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The only somehow is to buy one.
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Dumb question, would factory resetting and biting with another soon such as at&t or FreedomPop work to allow unlocking?
No. It's been tried time and time again.
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jrk190 said:
Dumb question, would factory resetting and biting with another soon such as at&t or FreedomPop work to allow unlocking?
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Like Bobby janow said, it's been tried and it doesn't work. I'm with TMO now and it is just as locked down as ever. But this is the first time I'm satisfied with stock and don't care about unlocking it. If I didn't like it, I'd sell this one and buy the GPE.
chapelfreak said:
Like Bobby janow said, it's been tried and it doesn't work. I'm with TMO now and it is just as locked down as ever. But this is the first time I'm satisfied with stock and don't care about unlocking it. If I didn't like it, I'd sell this one and buy the GPE.
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My thoughts exactly. As long as I get updates, I'm not picky.
chapelfreak said:
Like Bobby janow said, it's been tried and it doesn't work. I'm with TMO now and it is just as locked down as ever. But this is the first time I'm satisfied with stock and don't care about unlocking it. If I didn't like it, I'd sell this one and buy the GPE.
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I have a GPE Pixel and I'm still locked down maybe from IMEI from Verizon
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FUZER384 said:
I have a GPE Pixel and I'm still locked down maybe from IMEI from Verizon
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Verizon doesn't lock down Google Store bought Pixels. I had my Pixel on Verizon for months and never had an issue.
If you phone IS malfunctioning in any way (cannot unlock bootloader), you should have no issue getting a replacement from Google.
xocomaox said:
Verizon doesn't lock down Google Store bought Pixels. I had my Pixel on Verizon for months and never had an issue.
If you phone IS malfunctioning in any way (cannot unlock bootloader), you should have no issue getting a replacement from Google.
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Technically my phone was a warranty replacement from Google. The initial purchase was from Verizon then Google replaced it with theirs. That still should hold true tho
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FUZER384 said:
Technically my phone was a warranty replacement from Google. The initial purchase was from Verizon then Google replaced it with theirs. That still should hold true tho
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Google has shipped a number of VZ phones to VZ customers under warranty.
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Google has shipped a number of VZ phones to VZ customers under warranty.
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And to that I'll add when I received mine it took 2 days to activate because they said since it was from Google it had NOT been added to their network. They had to add the phone by IMEI manually then activate. I believe I was one of the first to report this but it happens if you get a Google RMA.
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FUZER384 said:
And to that I'll add when I received mine it took 2 days to activate because they said since it was from Google it had NOT been added to their network. They had to add the phone by IMEI manually then activate. I believe I was one of the first to report this but it happens if you get a Google RMA.
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So the way I figure it the devices all come from Google. When devices are shipped directly to Verizon as they scan them into their system. Devices that come directly from Google don't get that chance to be populated in their system because they have no manifest or physical interaction with the device.
How is your device labelled in your account information?
pcriz said:
So the way I figure it the devices all come from Google. When devices are shipped directly to Verizon as they scan them into their system. Devices that come directly from Google don't get that chance to be populated in their system because they have no manifest or physical interaction with the device.
How is your device labelled in your account information?
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Not sure how to answer that. Can you give me some direction on where to get that? Verizon app?
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FUZER384 said:
Not sure how to answer that. Can you give me some direction on where to get that? Verizon app?
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You can view your devices from the verizon webpage. When you log in and look at your account, there is likely a page for device info.