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I think this feature should have been included on over S V, not just Verzion and U.S. Celluar handsets. What's the point in software lock Android Device Manager if the person that stole your phone can just wipe it and call it a day?
Any chance Sprint integrates it in a future update? I'm not sure if a feature like this can be ported over from the other variants.
You just call Sprint as it being stolen and they will lock it out.
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You just call Sprint as it being stolen and they will lock it out.
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Doesn't that just prevent the phone from being used on Sprint? They could still flash it to a carrier like Cricket. I'd prefer they have a brick.
I believe reporting a phone lost or stolen is the worst idea.
It will remove any connection you may have with the phone as well as any chance to locate it.
At least if the phone is still usable it can be traced.
Once it is blacklisted the thieves will be forced to auction it off on eBay.
I prefer reactivation lock. This way it cannot be flashed or wiped. A brick should I say.
This feature is really important and we should have it for our sprint device.
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Does anyone know if it is still possible to bypass reactivation lock? I'm looking to buy a phone off swappa, and seller says IMEI is clean and I checked it, but that it is reactivation locked. I don't want to buy unless I can unlock it. Thanks.
theycallmerayj said:
Does anyone know if it is still possible to bypass reactivation lock? I'm looking to buy a phone off swappa, and seller says IMEI is clean and I checked it, but that it is reactivation locked. I don't want to buy unless I can unlock it. Thanks.
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looks like this video would work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvH6Vw3xxl8
but I don't think that is how the verizon version starts up. Any way to access accessibility settings from verizon version?
I know how to bypass samsung reactivation account lock for galaxy s6 verizon
do you know how to bypass reactivation lock on s6 edge at&t?
phantomy2g said:
I know how to bypass samsung reactivation account lock for galaxy s6 verizon
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I can't find anyway whatsoever to bypass the lock, I've searched everywhere for answers but no luck, j never knew how hard it really was.
whiteplatano said:
I can't find anyway whatsoever to bypass the lock
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That's good. Really good. Remember that thiefs are using xda too and if there's a way, that lock would be useless.
Good knowing that no one discovered it...
You can download the firmware from sammobile.com and flash it with odin.
How to bypass?
phantomy2g said:
I know how to bypass samsung reactivation account lock for galaxy s6 verizon
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Will u please share with me how?
Thanks
try to insert otg
I was able to bypass the reactivation lock ... however
I can't turn it off now in settings and download mode confirms this.
I can factory reset and also flash with odin but it still doesn't turn off even logging back in successfully and not doing the bypass.
How will todays update that includes updates to RL effect this and my status.
Thanks!
Fusseldieb said:
That's good. Really good. Remember that thiefs are using xda too and if there's a way, that lock would be useless.
Good knowing that no one discovered it...
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Typically the thieves that steal a phone are dumb and don't know anything about XDA. Activation locks can always be bypassed, as long as the SIM card can be replaced. Top of the line activations are usually bypassed by modifying the DNS to go to a hacked server.
But you would have to replace the SIM card most of the time as it is blocked by the carrier.
There are other ways to track a phone, even if you did flash it and replace the SIM card. It's just a question if the police care enough to go into tracking it beyond the SIM card and GPS signal. Most do not go into that depth unless there was really sensitive data on the phone.
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Typically the thieves that steal a phone are dumb and don't know anything about XDA.
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Maybe... But you know that xda is really popular... And that's good, but in that case, if a xda member discover a way, there will be leaks in all directions... And there WILL be users that upload a dumb-proof instructions on how to do it. And that will be bad...
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Maybe... But you know that xda is really popular... And that's good, but in that case, if a xda member discover a way, there will be leaks in all directions... And there WILL be users that upload a dumb-proof instructions on how to do it. And that will be bad...
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Security always gets bypassed. If you are concerned about the unlikely event your data is compromised you should use a flip phone. If data security is not a concern, theft insurance may be a good investment instead.
Any news on this? I bought one from an auction with a clean ESN but activation locked... (the auction was a cellular wholesale auction) The original owner is not known...
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MADMAN66 said:
Any news on this? I bought one from an auction with a clean ESN but activation locked... (the auction was a cellular wholesale auction) The original owner is not known...
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I used ebay got my phone back in 4 days. Go to ebay and search for 281738844863 Xda won't let me post the whole link. Phone is working like a champ
I need help Galaxy S6 Edge!!!
i need remove the Reactivation Lock S6 Edge Model SM-G925V Verizon
Reactivation lock
Dark Punk said:
i need remove the Reactivation Lock S6 Edge Model SM-G925V Verizon
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Reactivation lock can't be removed, you can just bypass and remove the samsung account.
Let me know
Ostoik said:
Reactivation lock can't be removed, you can just bypass and remove the samsung account.
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How to make the bypass??
Msg me
Dark Punk said:
How to make the bypass??
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Msg me ostoik at gmail com
kanded said:
try to insert otg
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What do you do after inserting OTG???
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Ostoik said:
Msg me ostoik at gmail com
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Ostoik, I did sent you an email. please check it!
phantomy2g said:
I know how to bypass samsung reactivation account lock for galaxy s6 verizon
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could u share with me verizon s6 reactivation lock bypass please
guys. is there a way to bypass the tmobile device unlock app to put in the unlock code? I really don't want to lose samsung pay feature
xuanphucn said:
guys. is there a way to bypass the tmobile device unlock app to put in the unlock code? I really don't want to lose samsung pay feature
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You won't lose samsung pay for unlocking the device using the tmobile app. It's not touching the bootloader in that way.
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Jammol said:
You won't lose samsung pay for unlocking the device using the tmobile app. It's not touching the bootloader in that way.
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I wanted to get it unlock by buying unlock code online. I can't get the unlock screen to put in the unlock code because I don't have T-Mobile. My other option is to root it and unlock it but I don't wanna lose Samsung pay.
xuanphucn said:
I wanted to get it unlock by buying unlock code online. I can't get the unlock screen to put in the unlock code because I don't have T-Mobile. My other option is to root it and unlock it but I don't wanna lose Samsung pay.
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Ahhh I see what you mean. I've never unlocked that way before. This may seem as a stupid question but have you tried to ask T-Mobile for an unlock code?
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Jammol said:
Ahhh I see what you mean. I've never unlocked that way before. This may seem as a stupid question but have you tried to ask T-Mobile for an unlock code?
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well i don't have tmobile plus I already tried it and the app said my phone isn't eligible
xuanphucn said:
well i don't have tmobile plus I already tried it and the app said my phone isn't eligible
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You don't need to have t-mobile to unlock it. Is it an N920T variant? If you bought it from them out right they will unlock it.
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Jammol said:
You don't need to have t-mobile to unlock it. Is it an N920T variant? If you bought it from them out right they will unlock it.
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I tried that. They said I have to use it on the network for 40 days to give me the unlock code.
tengtengvn said:
I tried that. They said I have to use it on the network for 40 days to give me the unlock code.
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Did you but it outright from them?
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Jammol said:
Did you but it outright from them?
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Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
tengtengvn said:
Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
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Tmobile is a piece of ****
tengtengvn said:
Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
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That is F'd up dude. If only you lived in California. I believe a state law was passed there that prevents carriers from refusing to unlock devices that are paid for. I'm really starting to despise them more and more. Only thing they are good for where I live is speed and coverage.
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You can try this service from UnlockRadar working 100%: https://www.unlockradar.com/service/t-mobile-usa-device-unlock-app-official-unlock
What ROM are you using? In the past I've gotten that message about device comparability before, I was running an international ROM. If that's not the issue, honestly, give them a call back, might take a couple times but I've had different reps tell me different things and often calling back a couple times I'll get someone that is willing to help me.
So I received my preorder S8 through AT&T today. From the information I've been able to gather, the model number is supposed to be SM-G950A. I was looking through the phones info and realized the phone I received is a SM-G950U model. Did I just get very lucky and receive an unlocked S8 from AT&T?? I know there's not too much info out there, but is the unlocked model carrier unlocked only, or will I be able to unlock the bootloader as well? Carrier unlock is no big deal to me considering I work as a cell technician and have a reseller account, but if it will be possible to unlock my bootloader that would really excite me. Thanks for any info!!!
I got a U as well. From T-mobile.
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I got a U as well. From T-mobile.
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Interesting... Maybe all the preorders are unlocked?
T-Mobile S8 here, can confirm I got the U model and can confirm it is sim locked.
So there's no difference in any of the US versions I'm guessing. This will make carrier switching easier.
I heard they are all U models. They are carrier locked besides Verizon. Does the T-Mobile software have the stupid unlock app still?
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Quickvic30 said:
I heard they are all U models. They are carrier locked besides Verizon. Does the T-Mobile software have the stupid unlock app still?
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Yes, it does on mine.
Rumor is, they all get locked the moment you insert a SIM. So... like... don't insert AT&T SIM into a phone you will use with T-Mobile.
Meanee said:
Rumor is, they all get locked the moment you insert a SIM. So... like... don't insert AT&T SIM into a phone you will use with T-Mobile.
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I wouldn't doubt that one bit. I had a few S7 930 U's, when you would put a different sim in them they would reboot and load the new carriers sim settings. Wonder if you factory reset right from the get go maybe it would stay unlocked.
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Quickvic30 said:
I wouldn't doubt that one bit. I had a few S7 930 U's, when you would put a different sim in them they would reboot and load the new carriers sim settings. Wonder if you factory reset right from the get go maybe it would stay unlocked.
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Nope. Would kind of defeat the purpose of SIM lock. Basically, as long as you are willing to blow up your data, you can use your phone with any carrier. Then just SmartSwitch restore.
Meanee said:
Nope. Would kind of defeat the purpose of SIM lock. Basically, as long as you are willing to blow up your data, you can use your phone with any carrier. Then just SmartSwitch restore.
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I hear ya. Wonder if you put a foreign sim in the T-Mobile varient a unlock code prompt will pop up or if you have to use that useless app they have.
Another thing.....I wonder if they're still going g to have just a U model device, if they did maybe we could use that firmware and be unlocked, only time will tell I guess.
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What if you insert a Verizon sim first? Will it then be unlocked since they usually are?
Quickvic30 said:
I heard they are all U models. They are carrier locked besides Verizon. Does the T-Mobile software have the stupid unlock app still?
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There's supposed to be several US models based on carriers. I don't think everyone will be getting the U version.
Teehole said:
There's supposed to be several US models based on carriers. I don't think everyone will be getting the U version.
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That's not what I've been reading and hearing. All the US models are the same hardware and phone. Only thing that makes it carrier specific is that carriers firmware.
There's no branding on the phones either, no Verizon or att symbol on the back of the devices.
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Quickvic30 said:
I hear ya. Wonder if you put a foreign sim in the T-Mobile varient a unlock code prompt will pop up or if you have to use that useless app they have.
Another thing.....I wonder if they're still going g to have just a U model device, if they did maybe we could use that firmware and be unlocked, only time will tell I guess.
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Honest question... Why "useless app" when it always worked well for me? I had no issues getting temporary unlocks.
Meanee said:
Honest question... Why "useless app" when it always worked well for me? I had no issues getting temporary unlocks.
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Because you have to meet certain cryteria's for them to unlock it. I've also heard all kinds of horror stories of the phones re-locking after software updates ect. It's much easier to insert a foreign sim and buy a unlock code for 20 dollars and know the phone will be unlocked for good forever.
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When I got my T-Mobile phone, the first thing I did was boot using a verizon sim. Never connected to the network or internet. Upon booting I got a notification stating that the phone is indeed carrier locked and to use the app to unlock, so its safe to say at least for the T-Mobile version that it is locked from factory.
All are U versions. Samsung is controlling updates and the service providers just provide antenna drivers and bloatware.
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All are U versions. Samsung is controlling updates and the service providers just provide antenna drivers and bloatware.
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Oh great.......the S7 edge U model still hasn't even received Nougat.......
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Quickvic30 said:
Oh great.......the S7 edge U model still hasn't even received Nougat.......
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Maybe it's a good idea. Samsung is running around trying to appease every carrier out there before doing U updates. When everything is U, then there's just one update point.
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If the phone is IMEI blocked, which is likely is if reported lost or stolen, then you won't be able to use it on any network in that country afaik
you can't unlock your phone only by rooting and changing apn.
but you can try to contact the person who sold this phone and ask him to fix this issue, I think it may work
felipeoguyar said:
Hi I'm new to posting on forums so if I break protocol or etiquette apologize in advance. two weeks ago I bought a t-mobile samsung galaxy s7 from craigslist only to find it was reported lost. the phone is not catching signal anymore and I can't use it. friend of mine told me that I can unlock the network via unlock code so I could use my cricket mobile sim with this phone. I made online research and found few sim unlocking services so my question is- can use one of them to unlock my phone or I can unlock it by rooting, changing apn settings etc?
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Good rule of thumb I have learned and used is to check google locks before seller leaves, And make them sign a bill of sale Printed name date and address, in most states in the U.S. most of these phones are valued over 500$ which With no profe You are technically in possession of stolen property which if valued over 500$ is a felony charge.
I have had a few close calls in the past but I do not now. It sucks cause you can get burned 2 ways.....
orig owner still prob owed on it figured they could sell it and then claim insurance. seen it done many times over to people.
mattzaher said:
why seller reported this phone lost after selling or it was earlier?
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Unfortunately some people do do this. Its crooked Always get a bill of sale and check for google locks if seller is in hurry, Pass it on as much as you may want a certain device and your getting a deal.
I think people get these phones on contract for no other reason than to sell them, then they either report lost or stolen, or don't pay the contract and it gets IMEI blocked
That, or they are stolen phones
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I think people get these phones on contract for no other reason than to sell them, then they either report lost or stolen, or don't pay the contract and it gets IMEI blocked
That, or they are stolen phones
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I have seen it a million times over happen
sammyalexandro said:
it's very risky to buy a used phone in hurry without making sure that 'history' of this phone was good. I think better to add couple hundreds bucks and buy a new phone directly from carrier
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sometimes the difference not only "couple hundreds" and used phone is much cheaper then new one. so better to buy a locked phone and then unlock it using sim network unlock puk code
what is the difference between Samsung Galaxy S7 G930A; G930P; G930V; G930T; G930R; G930U for sim unlocking? which one is easier to unlock? thanks
serhiopinkoli said:
what is the difference between Samsung Galaxy S7 G930A; G930P; G930V; G930T; G930R; G930U for sim unlocking?
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SM-G930A (AT&T, Cricket)
SM-G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile)
SM-G930V (Verizon);
SM-G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS)
SM-G930R (US Cellular)
also they have:
SM-G930F (Global)
SM-G930FD (Global; Southeast Asia)
SM-G930W8 (Canada)
which one is easier to unlock? thanks
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all US, Canadian and European models
As a general rule, whenever you will buy another device from a person or third party, check the IMEI both http://imeipro.info/
At least this is one extra filter through which you make sure you buy a phone with a clean IMEI.
alfonsocoralles said:
which one is dual sim 128GB which support all t-mobile lte bands? SM-G9350, SM-G935W8, SM-G930U, SM-G930VL, SM-G930V, SM-G930R4, SM-G930T, SM-G930P, SM-G930R7, SM-G930R6, SM-G930T1, SM-G930A, SM-G930AZ, SM-G930FD, SM-G930S, SM-G930L, SM-G930K, SM-G930F, SM-G9300, SM-G9308, SM-G930W8
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SM-G930FD is dual sim variant
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thanks.
is this model DSDA (dual sim dual active) or DSDS (dual sim dual standby) ?
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it's DSDS (dual sim dual standby), but you can activate some sort of imitation of "active" mode in settings. if sim1 is busy and someone calling on sim2 (which is offline because the phone has only one baseband) all income calls on sim2 will be redirected on sim1
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SM-G930A (AT&T, Cricket)
SM-G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile)
SM-G930V (Verizon);
SM-G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS)
SM-G930R (US Cellular)
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SM-G930F (Global)
SM-G930FD (Global; Southeast Asia)
SM-G930W8 (Canada)
all US, Canadian and European models
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you say they are the easiest but im having trouble. i have s7 tmobile i flashed to att then rooted it then i checked and esn check it passes but i cant get back to tmobile to try the device unlock app is there a root app i can use to unlock the network? or updated thread that will help? would you mind?
felipeoguyar said:
Hi I'm new to posting on forums so if I break protocol or etiquette apologize in advance. two weeks ago I bought a t-mobile samsung galaxy s7 from craigslist only to find it was reported lost. the phone is not catching signal anymore and I can't use it. friend of mine told me that I can unlock the network via unlock code so I could use my cricket mobile sim with this phone. I made online research and found few sim unlocking services so my question is- can use one of them to unlock my phone or I can unlock it by rooting, changing apn settings etc?
[UPDATE] unlocked successfully with www.samsungsimunlock.com
thanks
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what about 4g/LTE connection after unlocking? it working well or you have only 3g connection?
ok so just wondering
adammelody said:
you should flash t-mobile stock rom, clean cache/dalvik cache and unlock it using Network Unlock app. after that you will be able to flash any custom ROM
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im now back to g930t do i need to agree to the device data collection from tmobile pink screen in initial setup process for this to work?. and to clear dalvik cache dont i need to be rooted for that? i thought flashing back to stock does that automatically. thank you for your patience im still learning,( but totally dedicated in this art. ask my wife.) one more question since tmobile has terms for unlock policy one being on network for min of 40 days, does that mean i need to request unlock using a tmo sim inserted or can this be done using wifi? reason i ask is becasue im a att user and another policy for unlock is 2 requests per 90 days. and ive already attempted a temp and perm unlock. both said inelegiable. so im trying to narrow it down to see if i needed to have tmo sim inserted at the time to connect to there remote servers. if so since i didnt at thetime of request im hoping that the 2 unlock requests didnt count. and on the other hand that would be a pain because i dont have a tmo sim. or could this be achieved using wifi.?
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felipeoguyar said:
Hi I'm new to posting on forums so if I break protocol or etiquette apologize in advance. two weeks ago I bought a t-mobile samsung galaxy s7 from craigslist only to find it was reported lost. the phone is not catching signal anymore and I can't use it. friend of mine told me that I can unlock the network via unlock code so I could use my cricket mobile sim with this phone. I made online research and found few sim unlocking services so my question is- can use one of them to unlock my phone or I can unlock it by rooting, changing apn settings etc?
[UPDATE] unlocked successfully with www.samsungsimunlock.com
thanks
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was that site effective because i was thinking about goin the same route and did a few reviews and found that people were saying that it didnt work. heard that it was using a dummy app to say that it was unlocked but truely was not. can u confirm this unlock method is still workin for you?
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does it always stack quotes like that? i posted replys seperately but some reason it stacked them.
julianalaqrua said:
what about 4g/LTE connection after unlocking? it working well or you have only 3g connection?
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as I know, this phone support all LTE bands so 4g will work correctly after unlocking I think
ronnycopsetta said:
dalvik cache cleaning is only custom recovery feature or I can do it using stock recovery?
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yes, you can do it using stock recovery as well
pierremaximiliano said:
yes, you can do it using stock recovery as well
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I think TWRP recovery will work better in this case
uzbekputh said:
what iа the phone is not rooted? is it possible to install TWRP recovery on stock phone ?
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yes, you can use stock recovery too