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[Q] Installing a stock rom on a verizon UNLOCKED s5

Hi everyone!
So during my trip in the US, I decided to buy a brand new Galaxy S5. I was going to use it outside US so I wanted an unlocked version (since they don't sell international versions in us)
So I got a verizon version of the S5.
Model: SM-G900V
The problem
The problem is that i am getting notifications like. Non Verizon sim inserted. Loads of verizon bloatware. and I cant use my mobile hotspot. Similar to this
I absolutely hate this. I paid $800 for this phone and I'm bombarded with verizon's nonsense and restricted for no reason
My question
The question is, can I install a stock rom on my S5? more specifically can I flash the SM-G900f ?? So that I can get rid of this custom verizon software.

vidhu1911 said:
The question is, can I install a stock rom on my S5? more specifically can I flash the SM-G900f ?? So that I can get rid of this custom verizon software.
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Well it's complicated and you have some reading to do if you really want to understand your options. But broadly speaking, the answer is yes. Since you were (or are?) planning to use the phone elsewhere, you'd have been happier had you bought a different S5 variant e.g. a TMobile S5 rather than the Verizon one because you would find it a lot less restrictive, give you more choices and options. And even access to a larger palette of frequency bands should you end up roaming somewhere that uses unusual frequency bands.
Note that there is a dedicated Verizon S5 forum here where you'll find most of what you are looking for. What you are thinking of as a stock ROM would be more accurately called a custom ROM. A stock ROM is.. well what you currently have, with all of the included carrier /Verizon applications that are annoying you. You'll probably want to root your phone and flash a custom ROM to get rid of a lot of superfluous Verizon stuff. That may have warranty implications and you should do some reading about warranty and locked bootloaders (something extra nice that Verizon and ATT do to make it harder to flash your phone).
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[Q] Which Version To Buy?

Hi Guy hope all is well. Will try to keep this as short as possible.
I have ATT service, looking to buy the best note I can. I have 3 options..... 1) Att 2) Tmobile 3) International
I am currently overseas and can pick up the international version if I want. I know the ATT version will be 100% compatible. I know the Tmobile version has an unlocked bootloader.
1) If I buy the International Version or the TMobile version, will I still have all the LTE bands required by ATT to get the best possible signal?
Help me decide. Thanks.

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97prelude said:
Hi Guy hope all is well. Will trExynostoExynoskeep this as short as possible.
I have ATT service, looking to buy the best note I can. I have 3 options..... 1) Att 2) Tmobile 3) International
I am currently overseas and can pick up the international version if I want. I know the ATT version will be 100% compatible. I know the Tmobile version has an unlocked bootloader.
1) If I buy the International Version or the TMobile version, will I still have all the LTE bands required by ATT to get the best possible signal?
Help me decide. Thanks.
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Well it depend on what kind of cpu ! I woupd suggest that u look exynos and the che k if its supports your telecom carrier bands as in nake sure it will support 4g ! Its all depends on you region mate

[Q] Your opinion of GSM Nation?

Hi,
I am on AT&T using a T-Mobile S5 because it's a better device to run RoMs on. Someone suggested GSM nation as a place to purchase a Galaxy S6 unlocked. I am looking for folks who have tried that, and am curious how the experience went for them. It would seem that they sold the 9000M version of the S5.
Was it updated faster then Carrier versions?
Was it limited at all by not have Carrier bloat?
How was your warrantee experience, if you had to use it?
Any other thoughts?
I suppose I can buy an S6 outright from T-Mobile and just put my Sim in it, but I thought I would explore all my options.
Thanks!

AT&T is my provider, should I buy this phone?

Research is a little slow moving. I'm buying a new phone. This seems to be the most complete in terms of features (removable SD and IR blaster which is a small thing but missing from other flagships I've considered.)
My only concern is my carrier AT&T. If I buy the note will I be able to flash twrp? Is there a huge difference in custom ROM/kernel options from sprint or T-Mobile? Is there a certain model I should try to get?-I'm buying it unlocked.
I think most people understand the tedious process of choosing a new phone if you're into flashing Roms. Any info that's helpful is most welcomed. Thanks.

I actually use att service also and just bought a Tmobile Note 4 in January and I have never been happie with any phone I have ever owned.. N910T is best in my opinion if you are big on root because it has way more active developement and it has all the same lte bands that att uses

The tmob variant should work fine but the 910c definitely works and I think the 910f does as well. I'd steer clear of the actual at&t variant itself unless they have solved the root/bootloader issue. I guess the question is of you are buying sim free do you want the exynos or snapdragon variant
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AT&T: 930U or 930A

Hi - I am buying an S7 and am on AT&T.
I am having trouble understanding the differences between purchasing unlocked from Samsung / Best Buy (domestic version) or directly AT&T version.
I assume the AT&T version will have some bloatware but otherwise are there specific pros and cons I need to be aware of? I know they are both Snapdragon and other than that they seem the same so Im uncertain what to factor into this decision.
Thank you.

lirong said:
Hi - I am buying an S7 and am on AT&T.
I am having trouble understanding the differences between purchasing unlocked from Samsung / Best Buy (domestic version) or directly AT&T version.
I assume the AT&T version will have some bloatware but otherwise are there specific pros and cons I need to be aware of? I know they are both Snapdragon and other than that they seem the same so Im uncertain what to factor into this decision.
Thank you.
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I bought an unlocked AT&T branded GS7 mainly because I wanted to use Wifi calling. Also, I don't believe HD Voice would work with an non AT&T branded phone.

No bloat
No wifi calling
No volte
No native video calling
No advanced messaging

I bought the unlocked version and so far no issues with LTE, LTE+.

G930A has FM radio chip enabled, while G930U not (yet?) . You have to install a third party app for it to work (bloated NextRadio) and being honest, the reception of the FM antenna (actually your headphones) is far from good, with a lot of noise in urban dense areas while cheaper phones on the same location are much better.