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Unlocking options for Aria [worked]

I received an Aria a few days ago, and I am wondering about the unlocking options. When I asked for it, I assumed that I could do it fairly easily with an eBay seller.
I tried that and I got the message from blowfish06. The ad said the aria
could be unlocked. Seems bait/switch to me, is it for real? I don't know what most of this really means. I can try paying and get a refund again if it fails again, but the extortion message arrived literally before the normal instructions from him. Sounds like they knew in advance, and just lied in the ad.
Code not available in Instant HTC Manufacturer Database. Can be done through manual request, cost is $22, takes 1-2 weeks to return or Master HTC Database which is $26, 10 min return time.
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I do not have an AT&T account.
I will be traveling, which is why I wanted this one. No more iPhonicus.
I like the HTC software and would like to keep it.
What are my other options?
Do I have to root the phone?
Is there a back channel way to get it from HTC/etc?
Will AT&T give the unlock code w/o account? I can use one of several people's AT&T accounts if that is _required_.
Thanks for any advice

MOD EDIT: Please note that many users have faced issues with codes not working from the below link. Please look at other options or use caution when dealing with the website below.
One of many from google search
http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-aria-unlock.html for 15.95USD

You don't need to root the phone. You never connect it to anything and never have to upload any stuff. It works like this:
1. You give the unlocker your phone's IMEI number, which you obtain by "dialing" *#06#
2. Based on IMEI, they generate the unlock code for you.
3. When you insert a non AT&T SIM, the phone will prompt you to enter the unlock code.
4. Wallah!

Ive never done this outside of ATT but I don't think it's too hard to do Io

I tried to use an unlocker (you have to provide the IMEI to do that, so I know whats up) and I got that message, and was curious what other options I have. $26 seemed a bit steep.
I a mostly wondering if ATT will let me unlock it w/o having an account there. Thats the big issue, or if they even can. Others have said that the aria codes aren't available to AT&T yet, so they can't do it. Hoping someone else has actual information about how to proceed.
The response I got from the seller seemed odd, so I thought I would ask. Did anyone read it? Is that normal?
And I won't use anyone other than an ebay seller. Can't trust a random website.

lrdiaz said:
One of many from google search
http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-aria-unlock.html for 15.95USD
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CONFIRMING THIS !
Got my phone from amazon.com ( without plan ) $339
First talk to AT&T customer service ...waste of time !
I did it here: http://www.htcsimunlock.com/ for $32 ouch! :
code was emailed in 10-15 min
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CONFIRMED 100% WORKING SIM-UNLOCKED !

I have my order in at HTCSimUnlock.com (confirmation email) since yesterday around 2pm. Haven't gotten a code yet, but I'll give em till later today due to the time diff. Still night time over there.
Billed $15.75, will keep posted on what happens. BOFA fraud dept called on the charge, since SWREg is an EU company and also isn't in their database. They also said it comes in as slightly different company names each time, which trips it up too. I don't know if that is the unlock company or SWReg. I recall having this problem with buying other software through that site, so it probably isn't anything to worry about. I also used a shop-safe card (limited $ card # you create on the website), which tripped it even further.
Very glad to hear you had a good experience. Makes me worry *much* less.

My results last week
My unlocking experience so far...
I bought and Aria from Amazon for $340 about a week and a half ago. Immediately sent the IMEI off to HTCSimUnlock. They responded back with a "code not Available" and promptly refunded my money (Paypal.)
Next I tried another online unlocker that was more expensive and took 3 days. Got the response "that At&T server was not providing codes until December." They to promptly refunded my money. It kinda jives with what I read on a code unlocking blog. (can't post link I'm a New User) Google "unlock htc aria blog"
At the same time I tried Blowfish06 on Ebay. He tried and said it wasn't available and if I wanted to try HTC instant server for $3 more I could. No luck their either. Once again my money was promptly refunded. I wasn't given the option for the 2 week manual code or the expensive $26 code. Maybe those are new methods and the only way to do it.
I would not worry about losing your money. All the guys I tried seemed legit and wanted to do real business.
I'm really bummed because I don't live in the US so AT$T is not an option. I don't think they even have any Android phones here in Mexico.
This was all last week. Maybe it has changed.
I may send my IMEI off to Blowfish again and see if the more expensive options work.
Everyone keep posting your results.
UPDATE: July 22nd
Went back to Ebay. There is new "server" available to the unlockers that has the codes for Aria. Cost $30 Most of the unlockers probably can get it now.
Happily Unlocked!!
Peace

I tried that website as well, they charged me 15.75 and were not able to provide me my code, then I tried Blowfish06 on Ebay and he was also not able to do it.
My Aria is one I got with a contract extention of eBay.
Edit: Both the site and Blowfish06 refunded my money asap.

I got a working code from htcsimunlock.com. It ended up costing $30.74 (15.75+14.99). Here is how it went:
Get their regular HTC unlock code offer, $15.75.
Code can not be found
Go to "View Order (htcsimunlock.com/view_order.php)" screen to see the message. There you can click 'Buy Upgraded Database Search". They say "exclusive etc etc bull****", but it worked.
Pay $14.99 extra
Get working code 10 minutes later
So, overall it worked out just fine. The price for really unlocking this phone, especially the newer ones, seems to be ~30. I bet an ebay seller could have done it as well... one of the $30 ones.
Try the $9.99 blowfish06 one, since that works for some older Arias, apparently, and is cheap. After that, try the htcsimulock one. If they don't find it too, then the upgrade service might work.
I would have gone blowfish06 all the way except that there was no obvious/easy way to do the super-fancy code search on ebay. The only listing was the 9.99 one....
Edit 1)
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... apparently it is sometimes possible to go into a t-mobile store and get them to unlock an AT&T phone. I am with them, so I guess they would do it if they can.... hrm. arg. doh. lame. Well, who knows if they even can for this phone.
Edit 2)
Follow this thread if you want to get data working on the network. Worked fer me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523136

awbacker said:
I got a working code from htcsimunlock.com. It ended up costing $30.74 (15.75+14.99). Here is how it went:
Get their regular HTC unlock code offer, $15.75.
Code can not be found
Go to "View Order (htcsimunlock.com/view_order.php)" screen to see the message. There you can click 'Buy Upgraded Database Search". They say "exclusive etc etc bull****", but it worked.
Pay $14.99 extra
Get working code 10 minutes later
So, overall it worked out just fine. The price for really unlocking this phone, especially the newer ones, seems to be ~30. I bet an ebay seller could have done it as well... one of the $30 ones.
Try the $9.99 blowfish06 one, since that works for some older Arias, apparently, and is cheap. After that, try the htcsimulock one. If they don't find it too, then the upgrade service might work.
I would have gone blowfish06 all the way except that there was no obvious/easy way to do the super-fancy code search on ebay. The only listing was the 9.99 one....
Edit 1)
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... apparently it is sometimes possible to go into a t-mobile store and get them to unlock an AT&T phone. I am with them, so I guess they would do it if they can.... hrm. arg. doh. lame. Well, who knows if they even can for this phone.
Edit 2)
Follow this thread if you want to get data working on the network. Worked fer me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523136
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Where did you buy the phone???

I picked it up on ebay because it was cheaper, from a guy in georgia I think. Came new-in-box. It was a good buy-it-now price with free shipping so I just went with it.
Sick of getting sniped, so I never bother using ebay to *bid* on things anymore.
And no need to quote the whole post Makes things huge!

awbacker said:
I picked it up on ebay because it was cheaper, from a guy in georgia I think. Came new-in-box. It was a good buy-it-now price with free shipping so I just went with it.
Sick of getting sniped, so I never bother using ebay to *bid* on things anymore.
And no need to quote the whole post Makes things huge!
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If I buy it from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Aria-Android-Phone-Only-Service/dp/B003T0OM9S/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1) is the same? I can unlock it at the same way?

When I got my unlock code they asked which provider i used and I said "ATT". They couldn't find a unlock code. This happened from 2 companys on the net. The third one after trying "ATT" they used "HTC" as the provider and were able to find the code.

oh no...
I got my aria from at&t for $475,and unlock it for $50.
It's too expensive...

Wow. Some pplz paid soo much I paid about 30 to.unlock my aria..I know its too much too but mine is brand new and ATT wouldn't give me code soo I.got. mine unlocked from monsterunlocks dot. Come he gave. Me code over the phone . Anyway its all Good now.

I successfully unlocked my Aria with a code from blowfish06 on Ebay. He responded with a code within 10 min of me purchasing it. I then used a moribund SIM from my trip to Singapore 3 years ago to make it come up with an unlock prompt. No issues.

Did he first refund your $9.95 and ask for $25 to access the "HTC Master something-or-other?" Or is that a new thing?

unlocked aria
i got my aria from amazon. www.unlock-now.com is where i got my unlock code. 2 days. my fone is unlocked and working fine in afghanistan.....

Lock your SIM card?
Hi!
I've seen that some of you had to try multiple times in order to unlock their Aria. I also read that 3 wrong unlocking codes may lock your sim card... has anyone experienced such a thing?
See ya

Attempting to get a nano sim from Sprint

So as we all know the Nexus 6 takes a nano sim. Most Sprint phones use micro sim with the exceptions of the M8 and the iPhone. Myself having an M7 currently I need a nano sim for my new nexus unless I want to cut my micro which I would rather not if I can just get one from Sprint.
So my journey begins...2 sprint stores didn't have any, 3rd Sprint store which was a repair center also had nano sims but didn't want to give me one due to "There are different models of nano sims depending on the phone you are using it in. Such as the nano for the HTC One M8 will not work in the iPhone 5 nano slot."
So at this point I drove a little further and went to the campus store inside the old Sprint/Nextel headquarters in Reston, VA. They still use these headquarters as a D.C. market Sprint Campus. I talked with a guy in the campus store and he said the same thing that the repair center did. However he had the repair guy go into the database to see if the Nexus 6 was listed with what model of nano sim it was comparable with so he could give me one. Alas the Nexus 6 is not in Sprints database yet so he stated that he didn't know which model nano sim would be compatible and if he just randomly gave me one it may not work. Then sent me away with the advice of come back after the phone is released and they will have had the system updated with the phone and he could see what nano model would work and get me one.
I'm not sure how accurate any of this if is but it forces me to wait until I get the phone and then go to the store to see if they have more info/the nano sim, hopefully I am not sitting with the phone for days waiting on Sprint.
*EDIT*
To get the correct SIM from Sprint just follow the instructions below
Open this link
http://sprintworldwide.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch
Then tell them you need the following SIM
Item# 760494000114
SKU: CZ2124LWC
you can do 3-5 day free shipping or pay for next day

Just chat with international help chat. Tell them you need a Sim for the iPhone 6 or 6 plus. They will send you one at no cost.

Dr. Burgle said:
So as we all know the Nexus 6 takes a nano sim. Most Sprint phones use micro sim with the exceptions of the M8 and the iPhone. Myself having an M7 currently I need a nano sim for my new nexus unless I want to cut my micro which I would rather not if I can just get one from Sprint.
So my journey begins...2 sprint stores didn't have any, 3rd Sprint store which was a repair center also had nano sims but didn't want to give me one due to "There are different models of nano sims depending on the phone you are using it in. Such as the nano for the HTC One M8 will not work in the iPhone 5 nano slot."
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I've never of heard that. I use the same nano SIM for my iPhone 6, both my Moto X's, and my Nexus 5 (with an adapter). I also used it in my iPhone 5s, so it's not a different model there either. The only way the M8 uses a different nano sim is if it's proprietary for the M8, which I highly doubt. The standard nano SIM works in all nano SIM phones. Just go back to the place that had them but gave you the runaround, and tell them you want the one for the iPhone. It will work just fine in the N6 because again, they are all the same.

Thanks to the both of you for the advice, I may try to go back to the store and ask for one again regardless of the run around they give me, worst case I will contact international chat. I thought the different nano sim models sounded wrong but wasn't 100% sure.

International chat sent me one overnight for free, they told me it was $12.95 for fast shipping, i told her that i wanted standard free one. The order was made on saturday and arrived on tuesday. Remember you need the 4ff sim, the one of m8 or moto x 1 gen.

2fastkuztoms said:
International chat sent me one overnight for free, they told me it was $12.95 for fast shipping, i told her that i wanted standard free one. The order was made on saturday and arrived on tuesday. Remember you need the 4ff sim, the one of m8 or moto x 1 gen.
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Perfect, I found out there are different ones but wasn't sure which one I needed, This narrows it down for me.
Thanks

The one i received has this part number: SIMGLW406R
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Here a quote from s4gru user the chemist:
Here is the correct Sprint part number:?*760492013512?*
?*
ITEM DESCRIPTION:?* SIMCARD?* USIMLTEGSM4FF REMOV
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I check my email and the part number and description is the same from the quote.
Be advised that they would try to send you a sim for the phone on your account, tell them you bought a sprint moto x and you need the sim to activated it

2fastkuztoms said:
International chat sent me one overnight for free, they told me it was $12.95 for fast shipping, i told her that i wanted standard free one. The order was made on saturday and arrived on tuesday. Remember you need the 4ff sim, the one of m8 or moto x 1 gen.
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Dr. Burgle said:
Perfect, I found out there are different ones but wasn't sure which one I needed, This narrows it down for me.
Thanks
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There is only one kind of nano sim, and yes, it is the 4ff one. 3ff is a micro sim, 2ff is a mini sim, and 1ff is the full sized one.

2fastkuztoms said:
The one i received has this part number: SIMGLW406R
---------- Post added at 02:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:39 AM ----------
Here a quote from s4gru user the chemist:
Here is the correct Sprint part number:?*760492013512?*
?*
ITEM DESCRIPTION:?* SIMCARD?* USIMLTEGSM4FF REMOV
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I check my email and the part number and description is the same from the quote.
Be advised that they would try to send you a sim for the phone on your account, tell them you bought a sprint moto x and you need the sim to activated it
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This is the mail I just got from Sprint after complaining enough
"DrBurgle
We would hate to see you leave and would like you to use your phone through our network. The UICC SKU for the Nexus 6 will be CZ2124LWC. This is the same SKU used for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. Just let the store know this is what you need.
Lindale
Sprint Social Care"

If thats the case, the one i have would not work. Time to look around.

so my htc m8 on verizon good to go? lol for some reason i got confused lol

RoscoeDpG said:
so my htc m8 on verizon good to go? lol for some reason i got confused lol
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I can't speak for Verizon as I have only been dealing with Sprint, I can say the SIM in the M* is the right size but that's all I know for sure with Verizon

Dr. Burgle said:
I can't speak for Verizon as I have only been dealing with Sprint, I can say the SIM in the M* is the right size but that's all I know for sure with Verizon
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hope to find out by 19th lol

RoscoeDpG said:
so my htc m8 on verizon good to go? lol for some reason i got confused lol
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If it's a nano sim then yes, it'll work.

i called today and spoke with a phone rep and was told the same thing re: the phone is not in their system yet, there are different sims and they dont have any in stock to send out.
the rep and telesales both said sprint corp stores will have plenty of sims for the nex 6 in the store once the phone is released.
i did not push further because its not that crucial for me to go through those hoops and would prefer to wait until the phone is released to make sure i get one thats designed for the nex 6.
thanks for starting this thread...

Here's an confirmation i got from international, its the same as Dr. Burble mentioned.
I use normal chat and telesales and none of them know the model.
I chat using the international chat and got the order of the sim and model in less than 5 minutes.
Se attached pic.
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2fastkuztoms said:
Here's an confirmation i got from international, its the same as Dr. Burble mentioned.
I use normal chat and telesales and none of them know the model.
I chat using the international chat and got the order of the sim and model in less than 5 minutes.
Se attached pic.
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Thanks for this, just did the same

RoscoeDpG said:
so my htc m8 on verizon good to go? lol for some reason i got confused lol
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Lol I actually used the nanoSIM from the HTC one M8 windows on VZW and put into the Nexus 6.

JMillion said:
Lol I actually used the nanoSIM from the HTC one M8 windows on VZW and put into the Nexus 6.
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I saw your sprint sim gave you problems, did you use the one that works with m8 also?

2fastkuztoms said:
I saw your sprint sim gave you problems, did you use the one that works with m8 also?
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Yeah I have one in the M8 HK edition. That one didnt work.

Does Samsung Pay on Note FE work in the USA

Please can anyone tell me if the Samsung Pay on Samsung Note FE work in the USA?
Thank you
MTWIZARD

MTWIZARD said:
Please can anyone tell me if the Samsung Pay on Samsung Note FE work in the USA?
Thank you
MTWIZARD
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I can’t get Samsung Pay to work in the UK even though it works on my Note 5. I get an error message that the app can’t access the mobile phone number from the SIM card, perhaps it is expecting a Korean SIM.
Sent from my SM-N935K using XDA-Developers Legacy app

jah said:
I can’t get Samsung Pay to work in the UK even though it works on my Note 5. I get an error message that the app can’t access the mobile phone number from the SIM card, perhaps it is expecting a Korean SIM.
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That is disappointing
I want to buy The Note FE but I really like Samsung Pay and use around the world both USA, UK and Europe.
Anyone else try in the USA or UK and Europe?
Thanks
MTWIZARD

I'm not sure if it's this simple, but has anyone tried changing the CSC? I would love to having working Samsung Pay in the states. It's the only thing holding me back up from getting one now.
Seems like there are methods for the S7 and S8 that allows you to select the CSC from a menu or automatically set the CSC to the country your SIM is from.

MTWIZARD said:
Please can anyone tell me if the Samsung Pay on Samsung Note FE work in the USA?
Thank you
MTWIZARD
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As mentioned in my message reply, the Samsung pay app on my N935S asks for a South Korean simcard and won't work with my T-Mobile sim.

I wonder if a friendly South Korean member could buy low value pre paid SIM cards and offer them to members in the UK and USA and we can use these to adjust some settings to allow use of a local SIM to work with Samsung Pay?
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Great idea
I was thinking of that idea last night but I was not sure if it would work at all.
Anyone have any idea?
Thank you
MTWIZARD

Just did some research. Its very difficult to buy pre paid SIMs in Korea. But fingers crossed someone may a solution.

jah said:
Just did some research. Its very difficult to buy pre paid SIMs in Korea. But fingers crossed someone may a solution.
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It wouldn't matter even if you could get a Korean SIM. Korean phones will not accept US bank cards. I did some research on here and there are others with Korean Samsung devices that couldn't get Samsung Pay to work. I'm bummed because I just received my FE about 10 minutes ago and will be sending it back because of that...unless I can use my Gear S3 instead.
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See the link below...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/samsung-pay-g935k-korean-variant-usa-att-t3387597

mferrara91 said:
It wouldn't matter even if you could get a Korean SIM. Korean phones will not accept US bank cards. I did some research on here and there are others with Korean Samsung devices that couldn't get Samsung Pay to work. I'm bummed because I just received my FE about 10 minutes ago and will be sending it back because of that...unless I can use my Gear S3 instead.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/samsung-pay-g935k-korean-variant-usa-att-t3387597
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If you have a gear s3, you should be able to use samsung pay. I have a Note FE (N935S) and a gear s2 and though samsung pay doesnt work with the Note, I have no problem using samsung pay on my gear s2. Should work with s3 as well.

Has anyone tried factory resetting their phone while having their SIM card inserted? I've some people saying on other Samsung phones that factory resetting with your SIM inserted will change the CSC to the country the SIM is from. This might only be for specific models of a phone series. Once the CSC is changed, I think you can install the Samsung Pay from the country you're from and be fine.

paul2834 said:
Has anyone tried factory resetting their phone while having their SIM card inserted? I've some people saying on other Samsung phones that factory resetting with your SIM inserted will change the CSC to the country the SIM is from. This might only be for specific models of a phone series. Once the CSC is changed, I think you can install the Samsung Pay from the country you're from and be fine.
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It doesn't work. Tried it.

paul2834 said:
Has anyone tried factory resetting their phone while having their SIM card inserted? I've some people saying on other Samsung phones that factory resetting with your SIM inserted will change the CSC to the country the SIM is from. This might only be for specific models of a phone series. Once the CSC is changed, I think you can install the Samsung Pay from the country you're from and be fine.
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i also tried this approach, it didn't work. tried setting up android pay and it thinks my device is rooted; disappointed, but not a deal breaker.

cortez.i said:
i also tried this approach, it didn't work. tried setting up android pay and it thinks my device is rooted; disappointed, but not a deal breaker.
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Android Pay works fine in the UK on my KT branded FE.

Hello.
Could you upload screen capture that has error message?
I can communicate in Korean.
So I will contact Samsung customer service center in Korean with that capture.

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jah said:
Android Pay works fine in the UK on my KT branded FE.
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still no luck, i even flashed the N935S OEM ROM to my N935K and Android Pay isn't working. next step (if i decide to follow that path) is a full reset.

cortez.i said:
still no luck, i even flashed the N935S OEM ROM to my N935K and Android Pay isn't working. next step (if i decide to follow that path) is a full reset.
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Where'd you get a flashable ROM & did it trip your Knox counter?

KOLIOSIS said:
Where'd you get a flashable ROM & did it trip your Knox counter?
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Sammobile; used firmware link at top of web page and searched for SM-N935S. Download mode shows System Status: Official and Warranty Void 0 (0x0000).

cortez.i said:
Sammobile; used firmware link at top of web page and searched for SM-N935S. Download mode shows System Status: Official and Warranty Void 0 (0x0000).
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THX for the prompt response.... :good:
It's been a a while since I flashed anything on a Samsung device. Guessing you used the latest version of Odin?

whats the difference between tmobile one plus 6t and an unlocked one from the oem?

like is there restrictions if i buy from tmobile? someone help explain please

T-Mobile:
* SIM Locked to T-Mobile
* Cannot set "Allow OEM Unlock" until SIM unlocked
* Need a token from OnePlus to OEM unlock every time
* Single SIM slot
* T-Mobile boot screen
* All updates need to be approved by T-Mobile
OEM Direct:
* SIM unlocked
* Can OEM unlock without a token
* Dual SIM slots
* OnePlus boot screen
* All updates come as OnePlus releases them, no approval from anyone else needed

dl200010 said:
* All updates need to be approved by T-Mobile
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yeaaa.. im gonna go unlocked just cause of that.

Ovicron said:
yeaaa.. im gonna go unlocked just cause of that.
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I went with directly from OnePlus because of that. I did not want delayed updates. I also did not want to have to get T-Mobile's and OnePlus' permission to unlock the bootloader. If they did not put those limits on them, then I would have just gone with the T-Mobile one.

dl200010 said:
I went with directly from OnePlus because of that. I did not want delayed updates. I also did not want to have to get T-Mobile's and OnePlus' permission to unlock the bootloader. If they did not put those limits on them, then I would have just gone with the T-Mobile one.
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For the retail price then yes. I got the t-mobile variant because of the $300 launch discount. Since the t-mobile variant now can flash OOS from 1+ and can be converted to dual sim without much effort, it's a good option when t-mobile offers a discount.
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tengtengvn said:
For the retail price then yes. I got the t-mobile variant because of the $300 launch discount. Since the t-mobile variant now can flash OOS from 1+ and can be converted to dual sim without much effort, it's a good option when t-mobile offers a discount.
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Yes, I know it can be converted to the unlocked version, but still requires SIM unlock and getting the token to boot loader unlock. Which would require you to pay the full price to T-Mobile anyways. The launch discount is meaningless when you think about those two things. I do know that it is possible to get the SIM unlock and not have to pay the full price up front, but that all depends on the customer rep you get. Also, you trade being dependent on T-Mobile to update to being dependent on people on XDA to create the fastboot flash-able from the update. There is also the possibility that OnePlus might change it so that you cannot get the unlocked version of OOS on your phone. Even though it is unlikely that OnePlus would do such a thing it is still possible. Because of all that the unlocked version is a better choice.
The dual SIM part is useless to me, but how can you convert a phone with only one SIM slot to dual SIM? That would require a hardware change.

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Yes, I know it can be converted to the unlocked version, but still requires SIM unlock and getting the token to boot loader unlock. Which would require you to pay the full price to T-Mobile anyways. The launch discount is meaningless when you think about those two things. I do know that it is possible to get the SIM unlock and not have to pay the full price up front, but that all depends on the customer rep you get. Also, you trade being dependent on T-Mobile to update to being dependent on people on XDA to create the fastboot flash-able from the update. There is also the possibility that OnePlus might change it so that you cannot get the unlocked version of OOS on your phone. Even though it is unlikely that OnePlus would do such a thing it is still possible. Because of all that the unlocked version is a better choice.
The dual SIM part is useless to me, but how can you convert a phone with only one SIM slot to dual SIM? That would require a hardware change.
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Not really. I am one of the success stories that asked T-Mo on Twitter nicely after having the phone only 8 days to Perm unlock me without the phone being payed off. On Int'l ROM 9.0.7 now, AND have a $12/month credit to my bill.

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Not really. I am one of the success stories that asked T-Mo on Twitter nicely after having the phone only 8 days to Perm unlock me without the phone being payed off. On Int'l ROM 9.0.7 now, AND have a $12/month credit to my bill.
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Yes, like I said. All depends on the rep you get. I have heard stories where the person gets the unlock, and I have heard stories where the person does not. I just stick with the unlock so I do not have to worry or hack around for updates, which is what converting over to the non-T-Mobile OOS ROM truly is. OnePlus never meant for it to happen that way, but on the other hand did nothing to prevent it.

dl200010 said:
The dual SIM part is useless to me, but how can you convert a phone with only one SIM slot to dual SIM? That would require a hardware change.
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T-Mobile version is dual sim, just comes with a single sim tray. Cut the original one up, or buy a replacement one and both slots work just fine.

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Yes, like I said. All depends on the rep you get. I have heard stories where the person gets the unlock, and I have heard stories where the person does not. I just stick with the unlock so I do not have to worry or hack around for updates, which is what converting over to the non-T-Mobile OOS ROM truly is. OnePlus never meant for it to happen that way, but on the other hand did nothing to prevent it.
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Mainstream US phone market is huge and to get to it, most manufacturers have to go through the carriers. Just glad t-mobile is carrying OnePlus because unlock request is easy enough if you try. People love discounts on phones and don't seem to care about bill credits.
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erik29gamer said:
T-Mobile version is dual sim, just comes with a single sim tray. Cut the original one up, or buy a replacement one and both slots work just fine.
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I thought the TMobile one still had the same IMEI on both slots even when flashed, so it would only use one SIM at a time, so both would work, but with that limitation.

erik29gamer said:
T-Mobile version is dual sim, just comes with a single sim tray. Cut the original one up, or buy a replacement one and both slots work just fine.
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Interesting. I was reading that there is only one IEMI number for both slots. I have not tried this because I do not need it.
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Mainstream US phone market is huge and to get to it, most manufacturers have to go through the carriers. Just glad t-mobile is carrying OnePlus because unlock request is easy enough if you try. People love discounts on phones and don't seem to care about bill credits.
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T-Mobile is amazing in that aspect, but it also depends on the rep involved. I also think the account the phone was activated on might have a play in it too. Like an account just created probably would not get it, but an account that is 5+ or even 10+ years old would get it quick.

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I thought the TMobile one still had the same IMEI on both slots even when flashed, so it would only use one SIM at a time, so both would work, but with that limitation.
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Wrong. Both sims from the same carrier work fine. Unless you have tested it, don't make the assumption from thin air.
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erik29gamer said:
T-Mobile version is dual sim, just comes with a single sim tray. Cut the original one up, or buy a replacement one and both slots work just fine.
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Wrong. Both sims from the same carrier work fine. Unless you have tested it, don't make the assumption from thin air.
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It was a simple question. Several people in the Tmobile to International thread posted up pictures showing the same IMEI for both SIMs. So you saying this is not true?
This page for example.
Or this post for example.

OhioYJ said:
It was a simple question. Several people in the Tmobile to International thread posted up pictures showing the same IMEI for both SIMs. So you saying this is not true?
This page for example.
Or this post for example.
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Have you seen anything from tmo, att or vzw that they won't register the same IMEI with different SIM cards on their networks? I did my own testing here:
tmo & vzw: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78225682&postcount=142
tmo and tmo: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78295400&postcount=184
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Bought Unlocked OnePlus 6T from Swappa, but still has T-Mobile branding...

Hello everyone!
I just purchased a unlocked Oneplus 6T from a reputable company via Swappa. I received my phone, and immediately noticed when starting it that it had the T-Mobile splashscreen, and prompted to download 2 T-mobile apps at startup. Now, here is the catch. I'm using Google FI, and Google FI only supports the T-mobile carrier on Oneplus phones, so I can't switch carrier like I normally can on other Google Fi phones (eg my old Nexus 6P). I was under the impression that the phone I would receive would be the one directly from Oneplus (unlocked) and not a T-mobile that the company had unlocked themselves. Only one sim (which is actually fine, and I know you can buy the separate dual sim tray). The main concern is that my updates may come in slower (which is what I've read on the T-mobile vs Unlocked articles).
Is there ANY definite way of telling if the phone is truly unlocked? If I'm using Google Fi (which supports T-mobile anyways), and it's working, does that mean it's carrier unlocked?
I checked out the developer options and saw the OEM Unlocking (Allow the bootloader to be unlocked) is off (not activated).
I would really appreciate any help, because if I need to return this phone, I'd like to do it ASAP.

If I'm not mistaken, you will have more than the issue of replacement of the single tray for a dual one if you want to use multiple SIM cards. First, the stock TMOBILE firmware doesn't support this even with a dual SIM tray. Second is these TMobile branded phones only have one IMEI, so that even if you convert by flashing to the international version you'll still be SOL because of not having the second IMEI for the second SIM.
As for unlocking. Are you talking about carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked? There are hacks posted here that show how to do both, but once bootloader unlocked you won't be able to take anymore TMobile updates, because data stored in the internal storage partition gets wiped so the updates refuse to execute.
As to carrier unlocked, the easiest way to test is to insert a SIM from another company and see if the phone works. A carrier locked phone won't work on another carrier's SIM.
I hope this helps.

Odysseus1962 said:
If I'm not mistaken, you will have more than the issue of replacement of the single tray for a dual one if you want to use multiple SIM cards. First, the stock TMOBILE firmware doesn't support this even with a dual SIM tray. Second is these TMobile branded phones only have one IMEI, so that even if you convert by flashing to the international version you'll still be SOL because of not having the second IMEI for the second SIM.
As for unlocking. Are you talking about carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked? There are hacks posted here that show how to do both, but once bootloader unlocked you won't be able to take anymore TMobile updates, because data stored in the internal storage partition gets wiped so the updates refuse to execute.
As to carrier unlocked, the easiest way to test is to insert a SIM from another company and see if the phone works. A carrier locked phone won't work on another carrier's SIM.
I hope this helps.
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Converting to the international version will unlock the second sim capability, you just need to buy a dual SIM tray after that.
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Roncore said:
Hello everyone!
I just purchased a unlocked Oneplus 6T from a reputable company via Swappa. I received my phone, and immediately noticed when starting it that it had the T-Mobile splashscreen, and prompted to download 2 T-mobile apps at startup. Now, here is the catch. I'm using Google FI, and Google FI only supports the T-mobile carrier on Oneplus phones, so I can't switch carrier like I normally can on other Google Fi phones (eg my old Nexus 6P). I was under the impression that the phone I would receive would be the one directly from Oneplus (unlocked) and not a T-mobile that the company had unlocked themselves. Only one sim (which is actually fine, and I know you can buy the separate dual sim tray). The main concern is that my updates may come in slower (which is what I've read on the T-mobile vs Unlocked articles).
Is there ANY definite way of telling if the phone is truly unlocked? If I'm using Google Fi (which supports T-mobile anyways), and it's working, does that mean it's carrier unlocked?
I checked out the developer options and saw the OEM Unlocking (Allow the bootloader to be unlocked) is off (not activated).
I would really appreciate any help, because if I need to return this phone, I'd like to do it ASAP.
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I would send the phone back and report them on Swappa. Unless the listing stated that it was a T-Mobile phone with SIM unlocked then you got taken advantage of.

I was trading comments with the seller on Swappa, and someone from the actual Swappa team jumped in and gave the dealer a lashing for selling carrier unlocked phones as Factory unlocked, told them it was against the rules and told them to make it right. It was pretty impressive. Still no reply. Sad thing is, the T-mobile version went on sale today brand new with authentic charger/cable/headphone adapter, which I just received some generic charger and cable, all for the same price I paid for a "mint" phone. Had I just waited a week, I could have just unlocked a new phone myself with authentic accessories. The phone that they sent me works fine for what I'm using it as, if they would send me some authentic accessories, I'd probably settle for that. I just hate that I'm being duped, as well as others. They have 53 more "factory unlocked" devices oneplus 6ts on sale now, so if anybody sees this and wants to buy one, I'd beware and know what you are getting into. Seller is pretty big, GM Deals.

If it is not exactly what was advertised, and the seller doesn't fix it promptly, leave negative review and send it back. Swappa and PayPal will find in your favor.
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Now I'm starting to think it's not even carrier unlocked. Got this with Oxygen Updater.
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Yeah, must be T-Mobile version. Return it.
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Swappa backs up their sales. If the person disappears they will likely get banned and swappa will work with you to make it right. Rarely have I had problems on there but the Oneplus devices are a mess on there. Basically the ONLY cue is that the IMEI is branded on the back for the TMO version and isn't for the version directly from OP. When I was shopping for a 7 Pro for a while I noticed a bunch of these mistakes or lack of attention to detail on the seller's part. Not surprised by this.
If you want to keep it, you can easily convert it to International like I have and use it as if it was from Oneplus. I don't use dual SIM though, but the trays are like 3 bucks.
You can go to the unlock app, which is actually in the settings I think and is not actually an app but don't quote me on that and see if it'll unlock for you. If it works, meaning it's paid off and stuff, it should unlock. If you are stuck calling TMO and wasting your time, I would send it back.

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Converting to the international version will unlock the second sim capability, you just need to buy a dual SIM tray after that.
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How can you use the second SIM when the device has only one IMEI? It would be impossible to use both SIMS simultaneously with only one IMEI. Being able to use only one at a time defeats the purpose of having dual SIM capability!
Having a device capable of using 2 SIMs, but only one IMEI, makes it a 2 SIM device, but not a dual SIM. A dual SIM handset is able to register on two networks simultaneously or have multiple numbers and accounts with the same network simultaneously, while a 2 SIM handset can only work on one at a time. There really isn't much of an advantage other than not having to change out SIMs when leaving one carrier's service area.

Hey guys, thanks for all the replies, I've learned a lot from this thread!
Thankfully they asked if I wanted a refund, and I told them yes considering it was not exactly what I paid for. They haven't replied back, but I'm sure they will today with instructions. They only reply once a day, the same time of the day, every time lol.
I already bought another off of swappa from an individual who confirmed it's what I want, provided plenty of pictures, as well all original items and accessories, packaging, and like 5 cases for cheaper than my other purchase. Hopefully that refund comes in next week hahaha.