Has anyone here successfully managed to unlock the ones from EE?
I mean those that come as EE network upgrades - can they really be unlocked and become 'SIM-Free' to be used outside UK?
And I m talking before the 6 month period that EE says its the minimum usage after which unlocking the phone is possible...I m talking a brand new unit that came sealed, to be able to unlock it on first use. Can it be done?
Cheers
Currently, and from what I have read, the G901F is available only in UK (EE, O2, others?) and Germany (T-Mobile, other?)
EE ones are a bugger to unlock - anyone has any success story unlocking one of those EE units?
What about those from T-Mobile (Germany) - any of those around that can be unlocked?
By 'unlocked', I mean totally SIM free that can be used anywhere worldwide...
Bloatware on Nexus 6P
Has anyone with a Nexus 6P on a contract (i.e. bought direct from their carrier) had any bloatware on their phone?
I'm trying to workout if carriers are respecting the Nexus ethos of it being a pure Android/Google phone or whether carriers are adding their own apps. In particular, is anyone on EE, having got their phone direct from them? I've not been able to work this out nor get a clear answer from an EE rep. I would prefer a pure Android phone, but probably wouldn't mind carrier (EE) firmware, or waiting longer for OTAs, if the only thing that was different was the addition of wifi calling.
Thanks.
What carrier?
As far as I know (in the U.S. at least), you cannot purchase the Nexus 6P (or 5X) through a wireless carrier. You must buy direct from Google or Huawei. Thus, the only apps on the phone are Google ones!
Here in Canada we can buy them from the Carrier. I got mine via preorder from my Carrier and it had ZERO bloat on it. It's also the first phone I've gotten from a Carrier where they hadn't opened the box and get the phone to mess around with it.
anglerstock said:
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I'm in the UK, so I'm especially interested in UK carriers, in particular EE. But, I'm also wondering if the Nexus is being treated like the iPhone by carriers, which as far as I understand, is left alone by carriers.
BillyTheRatKing said:
As far as I know (in the U.S. at least), you cannot purchase the Nexus 6P (or 5X) through a wireless carrier. You must buy direct from Google or Huawei. Thus, the only apps on the phone are Google ones!
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Thanks. I didn't know that. I wonder why things are different here in the UK?!
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Thanks. I didn't know that. I wonder why things are different here in the UK?!
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Pretty sure it's the same here as the uk. You can get them through Carriers but they don't have any bloat. There are no CSC packages built into the Nexus factory images. As far as I know. Again mine came from a carrier and no bloat. Just stock.
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Here in Canada we can buy them from the Carrier. I got mine via preorder from my Carrier and it had ZERO bloat on it. It's also the first phone I've gotten from a Carrier where they hadn't opened the box and get the phone to mess around with it.
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That sounds hopeful! Hope they do the same in the UK.
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Pretty sure it's the same here as the uk. You can get them through Carriers but they don't have any bloat. There are no CSC packages built into the Nexus factory images. As far as I know. Again mine came from a carrier and no bloat. Just stock.
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I'll soon order a Nexus 6P. If I get one via a carrier, I'll report back on its ROM and if it comes baked with anything.
Just wondering if anyone has got the Nexus 6P from Vodafone UK?
Has it come with any apps installed?
Is it locked for Vodafone?
If either of the above 2 are yes, how easy is it to undo?
Thanks
If your due an upgrade just pop into car phone warehouse and get your upgrade from them, can't think why else you would opt for a Vodafone version?
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I wouldnt go through vodafone, 1)they are crooks 2) their network isnt the strongest coverage 3) they avoid a LOT of uk taxing. 4)o2 is better and their 4g is everywhere iv been with my nexus 6p plus they do deals from 30 a month unlimited calls and texts with 3gb data a month (calls for me include in any part of europe my tariff covers me too)
much better deal and price than vodafone i think
Does anyone know if a Nexus 6P bought on contract from a carrier (I'm in Canada and looking at Bell) if the OS updates are received in the usual (quick-ish) fashion directly from Google or if the Carriers get in the way and delay them?
I'm on Rogers and I receive them right away.
It was bought on contract.
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You shouldn't see any delay. This phone works out of the box on virtually every carrier.
Hi.
I want to buy a Note 4, the SM-N910W8 model unlocked. I will use it outside of USA and I know its compatible with the carriers.
But what is confusing me is, the SM-N910W8 model is North American but all firmware (eg. on sammobile) points to Canadian providers (rogers, telus, bell, etc). On EBay/Amazon, there are "Verizon" branded SM-N910W8's being sold. And the UPC's for the W8's tend to point to a "Verizon" product, although it has a AT&T title.
So my question is, are there some variants of the SM-N910W8 that run the stock SM-N910V firmware with Verizon bloatware? I'm trying to figure this out. Any screenshots appreciated as I have till Thursday to bid if i want it.
Any help appreciated.