I noticed betestbuys websits is selling the Unlocked version of the pixel 4 and im wondering is that the true "unlocked" version or the verizon unlocked version?
I recall this coming up with last pixel phone. That's almost certainly a carrier unlocked and not a bootloader unlocked phone.
mackentosh said:
I noticed betestbuys websits is selling the Unlocked version of the pixel 4 and im wondering is that the true "unlocked" version or the verizon unlocked version?
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They sell non-carrier unlocks as well. I got mine from bestbuy and the bootloader unlocked perfectly fine.
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Has anyone used the T-Mobile variant on AT&T? Also if I buy full price from the T-Mobile store does the Note 3 come unlocked or I have to get T-Mobile to unlock it?
sgtcurry said:
Has anyone used the T-Mobile variant on AT&T? Also if I buy full price from the T-Mobile store does the Note 3 come unlocked or I have to get T-Mobile to unlock it?
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TMO Note 3 comes unlocked.
If you buy the T-Mobile Note 3, you may have to get it unlocked (SIM unlocked) from somewhere else. I bought one yesterday to use on AT&T and the rep at the store told me to wait 60 days to get the phone unlocked. I ended up buying a code online in the parking lot and got it an hour later.
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randpost said:
TMO Note 3 comes unlocked.
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Source? This seems unlikely.
randpost said:
TMO Note 3 comes unlocked.
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Wrong info.... unless u mean unlocked bootloader
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Sorry. Didn't even think of sim when I saw unlocked.
Can i root him?
The botloader is locked or unlocked?
dandi212 said:
Can i root him?
The botloader is locked or unlocked?
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I cannot say for definite. As far as I currently know sim free phones and contract phones from Three come boatloader unlocked.
However my HTC HD2 on contract with Virgin a few years back came sim/bloatware free so I'd wager it could be a possibility.
3 UK devices are unlockable, not unlocked
The phone is not sim free now but i can unlocked him for sim free..
i just need to know if i can root him ..the botloader is unlocked?
The phone from virgin and not from three
Sure, my 3 uk is sim and bootloader unlocked and thus rootable.
What I meant to say is although I cannot say for definite, what I remember from having a contact phone with Virgin myself is that they used to send was a sim free phone pretty much like those from the cpwh and phones4u.
I'd phone Virgin personally. I am with Virgin myself but baulked at the price they were charging.
How can i know if the bootloader is locked?
Are there any variances in software/modem/bloatware between the version sold in google play VS sold by Rogers ?
Or it it perhaps locked to rogers ?
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There aren't any variants of the Nexus 4, so no.
Some carriers add some bloatware
It might be locked to Rogers so you better check that out
Bloatware can be removed once rooted
All Nexus phones are sim unlocked. Also, I have never seen a Nexus phone with carrier customizations in Canada.
It is unlocked. Someone I know bought one from Rogers and they told him it was locked. I put in my Bell simcard and it worked
I think it is a requirement that all Nexus phones must be unlocked.
audit13 said:
I think it is a requirement that all Nexus phones must be unlocked.
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Yeah its A Google Phone :laugh:
and nexus devices do not include bloatware from carriers, even if bought through a carrier.
I looked on Samsungs site and only see the 4 major carriers. I've been looking for an actual international GSM version because I'm tired of getting stuck with the At&t locked down, no fun standard device. I find very little info about the g928c which I'm only guessing at this point, is a European version. I ordered the 64gb At&t version but would sell my Nex 6, and my 128gb S6E for an unlocked S6+. Any luck finding anything else out would be great to hear.
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I looked on Samsungs site and only see the 4 major carriers. I've been looking for an actual international GSM version because I'm tired of getting stuck with the At&t locked down, no fun standard device. I find very little info about the g928c which I'm only guessing at this point, is a European version. I ordered the 64gb At&t version but would sell my Nex 6, and my 128gb S6E for an unlocked S6+. Any luck finding anything else out would be great to hear.
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You can buy a TMo phone & cell unlock it so it can be used internationally. Generally, TMobile phones come with an unlocked bootloader also, so they can be rooted. I use an unlocked TMobile phone on the AT&T network.
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I am looking to buy an international unlocked as well, I was going to order one off eBay, but I am waiting for a silver 64gb to show up.
The carriers mark them up so I won't pay non contract price. Guess I'll wait until they are more available.
Anyone know when the unlocked G6 will hit the States? I keep checking various retailers but nothing so far.
I came across this seller on eBay - is this legit? Should I be worried about buying an International unlocked version? Which would be more likely to get more timely updates - unlocked States or unlocked International?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G6-H870D...006423|5374:Cell+Phones&rmvSB=true&rmvSB=true
I purchased the one in the link you posted and I'm in love with it. 64gb of storage and quad dac plus I'm not having any issues at all on the t-mobile network.
An unlocked version looks good but it appears it will not work on Verizon. Which is too bad since the Verizon version has a few features removed like FM radio and LG Smart settings.
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An unlocked version looks good but it appears it will not work on Verizon. Which is too bad since the Verizon version has a few features removed like FM radio and LG Smart settings.
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According to the b&h photo website, the unlocked version will work on all carriers in US and has the right bands for Verizon. Hard to say if it's 100% accurate as it's not released yet, although they say expected release is mid May and it's $100 off right now $599. Here's the link:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1322815-REG/lg_g6_us997_32gb_smartphone.html
Yes, I did some more research on this and it appears the one at b&h photo is US unlocked and works on Verizon. Ebay and amazon have the international unlocked GSM version as of now. It is reasonable to assume in the near future the US unlocked versions will be available from many more sellers though.
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Yes, I did some more research on this and it appears the one at b&h photo is US unlocked and works on Verizon. Ebay and amazon have the international unlocked GSM version as of now. It is reasonable to assume in the near future the US unlocked versions will be available from many more sellers though.
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Usually it starts with b&h photo and best buy for the lg unlocked versions and eventually other sellers, at least that was the way it was with us unlocked rs988 g5. Only good part is that lg allowed official bootloader unlock for the rs988 (us unlocked g5) but they did it almost a year after release Hopefully with the g6 they don't do the same thing. Would be good if the us unlocked version also bootloader unlockable and working on all carriers guess we will have to wait and see.
Well they started offering free google home with the b&h photo us unlocked version so I pre-ordered one today. Hopefully LG will do a decent job with Android updates. My previous LG phones were on Verizon. Pretty excited to try an unlocked Android phone for the first time without carrier bloatware and disabled features.