AT&T or T-Mobile variant? - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I'm debating whether or not to pick up an S6. I'm not tied down by any contracts or anything, so I'm free to choose my carrier. Both carriers have pretty decent reception around where I live, so reception is also a non-issue.
I know that T-Mobile variants are generally easier to root and have a lot less bloatware on them, however I've been with AT&T for a while. Which one do you guys think I should pick up?

Pick the one which is cheaper.

shadowster said:
So I'm debating whether or not to pick up an S6. I'm not tied down by any contracts or anything, so I'm free to choose my carrier. Both carriers have pretty decent reception around where I live, so reception is also a non-issue.
I know that T-Mobile variants are generally easier to root and have a lot less bloatware on them, however I've been with AT&T for a while. Which one do you guys think I should pick up?
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Why not buy the T-Mobile one and use it on ATT?
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roydok said:
Pick the one which is cheaper.
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Well, if I do the monthly payment thing for T-Mobile, it'll be about the same as AT&T Next. Sooooo yeah.
daniel4653 said:
Why not buy the T-Mobile one and use it on ATT?
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Fair point. I forgot to say that I am planning to go the monthly installment route rather than full out buying the phone.

shadowster said:
Well, if I do the monthly payment thing for T-Mobile, it'll be about the same as AT&T Next. Sooooo yeah.
Fair point. I forgot to say that I am planning to go the monthly installment route rather than full out buying the phone.
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Well of you are staying mainly in the large cities and want to root and flash Roms I would recommend T-Mobile
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Or if you have a credit card and want ATTs service you can buy a mint condition T-Mobile S6 on Swappa for about $480-500 and monthly payments
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daniel4653 said:
Well of you are staying mainly in the large cities and want to root and flash Roms I would recommend T-Mobile
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Or if you have a credit card and want ATTs service you can buy a mint condition T-Mobile S6 on Swappa for about $480-500 and monthly payments
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Thanks for the input. I think I'll be going the T-Mobile route because I want to be able to root my phone. Also because AT&T got rid of their 3gb data plan option.

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[Q] Infuse on what other carriers?

So I'm in an all out WAR with AT&T right now. Not going to get into anything beyond the fact that their customer service reps treated me like flaming doodoo while i was nothing but nice. Game over
So any who, what other carriers in the USA will my infuse work on? Including the virgin mobile and boost and whatever other cheap unlimited plans out there?
Thanks!
Kt
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Let me add that it has to be a reliable network lol
I think it is called Straight Talk, it uses the same frequencies as Att.
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I was thinking about going to them when my contract is up as well.
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T-Mobile, straight talk, metro pcs ...I've unlocked and successfully ran on those networks
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sweet metro pcs has decent service around here. Awesome!
Really Do your research before you jump ships. Infused works on metro? And what speeds would you be getting?
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jayson94538 said:
Really Do your research before you jump ships. Infused works on metro? And what speeds would you be getting?
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Yea I will for sure. but right now at&t has really screwed things up with me. They've treated me like crap and called me names. yes. seriously. and yes i was being nice. long story like i said.
But I'm living in an area with **** service but don't want to switch to verizon....bc its too expensive.
I'd rather be able to keep my infuse and unlock it.
Any other sources you guys can recommend? Google has brought me back here to canadian threads and not much else.
nvm i googled tmobile n infuse...seeing what i get
katiecakez said:
Yea I will for sure. but right now at&t has really screwed things up with me. They've treated me like crap and called me names. yes. seriously. and yes i was being nice. long story like i said.
But I'm living in an area with **** service but don't want to switch to verizon....bc its too expensive.
I'd rather be able to keep my infuse and unlock it.
Any other sources you guys can recommend? Google has brought me back here to canadian threads and not much else.
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I understand wanting to keep your current phone, but fail to follow that Verizon is too expensive. The calling plans are exactly the same price as AT&T, the 2GB plan on Verizon is $5 more, and you can get 5 GB on Verizon for $5 more than the 4 GB plan on AT&T.
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I understand wanting to keep your current phone, but fail to follow that Verizon is too expensive. The calling plans are exactly the same price as AT&T, the 2GB plan on Verizon is $5 more, and you can get 5 GB on Verizon for $5 more than the 4 GB plan on AT&T.
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insurance is triple the price, mobile to mobile is Verizon to Verizon, att is any carrier mobile. possible surcharges ect...
depends on your needs and usage I guess.
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not sure but I thought metro pcs was cdma, but they are the only service with lte in my area, if they also cater to GSM or I was mistaken about cdma then I may need to get an unlocked lte something or other and drop att.
anyway strait talk is powered by a number of carriers. they use att similar cards, T-Mobile Sims, and also have cdma phones. the sim is locked to the phone. basically the imei is more important than the sim and if you use the sim and sell the phone your sim is deactivated if the phone you buy is reactivated. also many of the phones use other ways to lock the sim. the only phones that the sim is att and compatible with the infuse are $200 Nokia smart phones as far as I know.
supposedly consumer cellular is att. haven't heard of any trying it.
PVD04 said:
I understand wanting to keep your current phone, but fail to follow that Verizon is too expensive. The calling plans are exactly the same price as AT&T, the 2GB plan on Verizon is $5 more, and you can get 5 GB on Verizon for $5 more than the 4 GB plan on AT&T.
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I use less than 2g a month and barely any minutes, their cheapest plan put me with taxes and fees and unlimited texts at over 130$ ...not just a quote from a store that was my old bill in 09. att is about 110 and I switched it to a family plan with a friend so its only about 80 a month now.
Consumer Cellular is AT&T - it's what my parents are using with my old Infuse.
However, Consumer Cellular specializes in very basic no-frills service - they're great if you want a dirt-cheap extremely light-use plan, but at even moderate use they can become very expensive. For example, their highest data plan is $20 for 200MB.
An Infuse on T-Mobile will be 2G-only.
Entropy512 said:
Consumer Cellular is AT&T - it's what my parents are using with my old Infuse.
However, Consumer Cellular specializes in very basic no-frills service - they're great if you want a dirt-cheap extremely light-use plan, but at even moderate use they can become very expensive. For example, their highest data plan is $20 for 200MB.
An Infuse on T-Mobile will be 2G-only.
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well....honestly....how bad s 2g? bc i don't have the money to get any other phone and the AT&T is most definitely getting canceled. I live in 11931 zip code...what other options do I have?
Unless....well...there is a case opened with AT&T and I, and the only resolution i could come to was to cancel the service. I had the VP of AT&T on the phone earlier (yes its that bad) and he asked if there was any other resolution and I said I believe my only option since i have no service here (and other things that happened) I have to cancel. He said he'll call me back monday.
Is there another phone option that would get better service? I mean I love my infuse and all my pretty bling cases for it so I don't really want to get rid of it...
does the GS2 get better signal and do the cases fit the same? ::crossing fingers::
Dani897 said:
insurance is triple the price, mobile to mobile is Verizon to Verizon, att is any carrier mobile. possible surcharges ect...
depends on your needs and usage I guess.
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not sure but I thought metro pcs was cdma, but they are the only service with lte in my area, if they also cater to GSM or I was mistaken about cdma then I may need to get an unlocked lte something or other and drop att.
anyway strait talk is powered by a number of carriers. they use att similar cards, T-Mobile Sims, and also have cdma phones. the sim is locked to the phone. basically the imei is more important than the sim and if you use the sim and sell the phone your sim is deactivated if the phone you buy is reactivated. also many of the phones use other ways to lock the sim. the only phones that the sim is att and compatible with the infuse are $200 Nokia smart phones as far as I know.
supposedly consumer cellular is att. haven't heard of any trying it.
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Yes sir. Metro pcs is cdma.
So the infuse will not work with it.
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katiecakez said:
well....honestly....how bad s 2g? bc i don't have the money to get any other phone and the AT&T is most definitely getting canceled. I live in 11931 zip code...what other options do I have?
Unless....well...there is a case opened with AT&T and I, and the only resolution i could come to was to cancel the service. I had the VP of AT&T on the phone earlier (yes its that bad) and he asked if there was any other resolution and I said I believe my only option since i have no service here (and other things that happened) I have to cancel. He said he'll call me back monday.
Is there another phone option that would get better service? I mean I love my infuse and all my pretty bling cases for it so I don't really want to get rid of it...
does the GS2 get better signal and do the cases fit the same? ::crossing fingers::
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Switching phones may be the other option if you want to keep at&t. I don't get reception with my infuse in areas my family or friends do have signal in, and they have at&t. GS2 is smaller I believe, well I know the screen is. But don't know about their signals.
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jayson94538 said:
Switching phones may be the other option if you want to keep at&t. I don't get reception with my infuse in areas my family or friends do have signal in, and they have at&t. GS2 is smaller I believe, well I know the screen is. But don't know about their signals.
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hmm...well tmobile does work over wifi and has super green coverage for my area. my step brother has it and when he comes here he has full service on his galaxy. It would only cost me 40 a month for the pay as you go....and thats compared to about 80 a month now...
I don't have a job yet and that would be a better option....but not if my phone is going to suck balls.
Anyone think it will suck the big one being on 2g?
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hmm...well tmobile does work over wifi and has super green coverage for my area. my step brother has it and when he comes here he has full service on his galaxy. It would only cost me 40 a month for the pay as you go....and thats compared to about 80 a month now...
I don't have a job yet and that would be a better option....but not if my phone is going to suck balls.
Anyone think it will suck the big one being on 2g?
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Well back in the day 2g was cool. But I was stuck on it while everybody was getting 3G then 4g, and now that I'm on the infuse, I've been spoiled by the speeds. So yes, "it will suck the big one". You don't want to sell the infuse?
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Well back in the day 2g was cool. But I was stuck on it while everybody was getting 3G then 4g, and now that I'm on the infuse, I've been spoiled by the speeds. So yes, "it will suck the big one". You don't want to sell the infuse?
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Ehhhh not really. I have all these pretty bling cases (yes I'm a chick its like shoes and pocketbooks) that probably won't fit the galaxy s2...and on top of that I do really like my phone. I just ordered a larger battery for it too.
I also don't see it getting all that much online...maybe 225 for it unlocked if i figured that out...and that wouldn't be enough money for me to get an s2 without a contract for tmobile pay as you go...or wait can you use that phone for pay as you go? because its not in the same section as the other no contract devices. I'm confused about that.
The main thing is to have a phone that works for less money or the same.
oh crap...i have the best buy buy back....

[Q] European GSM Speed

I have a trip planned to France and need a phone and internet access that I can tether.
We have a few Sprint Nexus S's in the family and I'm thinking of picking up a GSM version just for this trip. What kind of data speeds and tethering could I expect to see with this phone in Europe? I seems to be one of the more affordable options as a spare phone I can pick up just for international travel.
Thanks.
Steve
I would advise you to buy a nice MiFi hotspot, and buy a sim in France! I live in the Netherlands and it works like a charm when I go to Italy in my holiday! LTE will be coming in the next months in the netherlands, but I don't know if it is already available in France. look here to see if your MiFi hotspot supports the right frequencies!
have a good journey!!
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I would advise you to buy a nice MiFi hotspot, and buy a sim in France! I live in the Netherlands and it works like a charm when I go to Italy in my holiday! LTE will be coming in the next months in the netherlands, but I don't know if it is already available in France. look here to see if your MiFi hotspot supports the right frequencies!
have a good journey!!
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That could work also. I would just need to use VOIP to call back home for business.
svennn said:
That could work also. I would just need to use VOIP to call back home for business.
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Hmm.. Yeah, thats true. Hadnt thought about that as I'm 15 and have made about about 5 phonecalls in more than one year with my Nexus S . Than you could go for the option you mentioned already
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If when you say you can pick one you mean buying, I wouldn't do it just for this travel. If I were you I would get a MiFi with a local SIM. If your travel is not very long I would rent, there are a few options available if you search for "rent mifi france" or things like that. It's usually quite cheap and you don't have to worry about frequencies or looking for the cheapest SIM.
BTW, there is not a lot public wifi in France, so get something.
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jojoost said:
Hadnt thought about that as I'm 15 and have made about about 5 phonecalls in more than one year
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I've made more than 5 calls in the last hour! You just made me feel as old as I am! with people like you now I understand my battery stats.

Future At&t devices locked up

http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/
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SUCH BS!!! They should at least give you the option if you buy your device outright. This makes me never want to purchase a device from AT&T ever again. Will definitely be buying the unlocked international Samsung devices from now on. HSPA+ is fast enough.
SCREW YOU AT&T!!!
OP: Maybe edit your title to read: Future AT&T devices will have locked boot loaders
MattMJB0188 said:
SUCH BS!!! They should at least give you the option if you buy your device outright. This makes me never want to purchase a device from AT&T ever again. Will definitely be buying the unlocked international Samsung devices from now on. HSPA+ is fast enough.
SCREW YOU AT&T!!!
OP: Maybe edit your title to read: Future AT&T devices will have locked boot loaders
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They are just following along with verizon and pretty soon all the carriers will do it.
dligon said:
They are just following along with verizon and pretty soon all the carriers will do it.
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Hopefully not T-Mobile. Their the only carrier that matters now.
The only way this madness will stop is if the companies like samsung, htc, moto put their foot down and say we are not locking down our bootloaders take the phones as is especially samsung imagine if at&t and verizon couldnt carry the S4 or the S5 all the money they would lose think they would be singing a different tune with locking down everything.
dligon said:
The only way this madness will stop is if the companies like samsung, htc, moto put their foot down and say we are not locking down our bootloaders take the phones as is especially samsung imagine if at&t and verizon couldnt carry the S4 or the S5 all the money they would lose think they would be singing a different tune with locking down everything.
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I agree. If Samsung would adopt more of Apple's strict procedures, they'd make a lot more.
I'd love to get off AT&T and go to T-Mobile, but I just can't live with the spotty H+/EDGE coverage. Hopefully they'll get some lower spectrum soon, because their 1700AWS frequencies can't penetrate a paper bag.
MattMJB0188 said:
I agree. If Samsung would adopt more of Apple's strict procedures, they'd make a lot more.
I'd love to get off AT&T and go to T-Mobile, but I just can't live with the spotty H+/EDGE coverage. Hopefully they'll get some lower spectrum soon, because their 1700AWS frequencies can't penetrate a paper bag.
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and this is why att and verizon can pull this sort of crap cause they know they have the best lte 4g coverage and don't even think about sprint with their coverage.
THis sucks.... with the new added feature with paying every month for your device.... and having manufacturers making LTE unlocked devices... looks like I will be paying full price to avoid this crap.
A couple of days ago...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44233748&postcount=142
Well...time to use your upgrades, and sell them to people who dont root, use gained momey to buy international phones...
Orrrr if your one of those lucky people that actually get good service with sprint or tmobile on your area (surprisingly they are good in some areas...Unfortunately not mine) than drop att and switch
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Ouch I wont be in line on GN3 release day.
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Ha got it figured out
I will buy it unlocked at Google store when available - https://play.google.com/store/devices?hl=en
From there I will sell my GN2 , Take that $ pay ETF and go ATT prepay and save 30.00 a month so it all works out

How long to wait before ATT will network unlock if buying outright?

Just curious.
I would try as soon as your phone shows up within your online account which would mean they have it in their system. Like bayfisher1958 said 23 to 48 hrs.
Keep this URL handy https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/request/#/unlockstep1.
I just unlocked my S7E and got the Unlock code/response within 5 minutes! That never happened before with my iPhones!
so i can buy an att s8+ and att will unlock for me? so i can use it on cricket? i know cricket uses att towers but i rather have an unlocked phone
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yes if NO PAYMENT BALANCES AND PAID IN FULL.
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i dont have an att account i can still get it unlocked?
unitz0mbie said:
so i can buy an att s8+ and att will unlock for me? so i can use it on cricket? i know cricket uses att towers but i rather have an unlocked phone
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u can buy any ATT phones to use on Cricket, don't need unlock
bayfisher1958 said:
att devices if paid off on att ............... att will send unlock code....thats att only.
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i will go to best buy tomorrow to preorder or does it have to be straight through att?
bayfisher1958 said:
they will assist you on that. The s8s are there, and its same att device. Call att to be sure if purchased there, that unit is the same, and call best buy to assure model is without question correct.
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best buy, samsung att all have thier own model numbers, as long as model is att compliant.
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best buy i heard have extra perks to buy there as in 100 off and lower payments.
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thank you!! i probably gonna pay it off cash.
I thought they wont unlock until 14 day from purchase date due to buyers remorse to return where bought from???
Ian B
You can pre order it from Best buy and have it picked up in store it saves you on shipping. You will not get any of the deals like 100$ off because you are not activating a at&t line, upgrade,etc. Also just curious what does it matter being unlocked for cricket? Does the carrier read cricket instead of at&t or something when you see the provider if you unlock it? I am getting the at&t version to outright but didn't know if unlocking the phone did something or not.
Riza00 said:
You can pre order it from Best buy and have it picked up in store it saves you on shipping. You will not get any of the deals like 100$ off because you are not activating a at&t line, upgrade,etc. Also just curious what does it matter being unlocked for cricket? Does the carrier read cricket instead of at&t or something when you see the provider if you unlock it? I am getting the at&t version to outright but didn't know if unlocking the phone did something or not.
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Nothing to gain by unlocking other than using it on Tmobile, using abroad w gsm carrier and can sell at higher price.
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How to root LG x charge

I have the LG X Charge that I got from Comcast on August 8. I wanted to root it but can find nothing on how to root it. I looked but found nothing that tells how to root it. I tried flashing SuperSu but couldn't find a custom recovery for this phone. While searching, I did find that this phone was released in Europe a few months ago where it's called X Power 2. Under settings / about phone / phone name it says LG-M322. Also under settings / about phone / software info it says the version of Android it's running is 7.0.
When I got the phone, I was surprised to see it wasn't loaded with crapware. Right now I mainly want to root it so I can do something about the restrictions placed on using the sd card.
Does anyone know if someone has found out how to root this phone? Is there a version of twrp or some other custom bootloader for it?
Thanks
I have been searching all over for root on the x charge and honestly I can't find one. This phone is pretty new and will take some time for a developer to take notice. As this phone is only available on Xfinity and one other company not many people use I would say it could take some time.
Has anyone tried this to unlock the bootloader? http://www.simnetworkunlockpin.com/unlock-bootloader-apk-code-generator/ wondering if it will work for our device. It says LG is supported but I have never heard of it before. If we can get the bootloader unlocked we could then worry about twrp and root would be easy after that.
Xfinity just started offering this phone for $1 (and you own it) for their free verizon talk/text plans. Its hit the 'hot deals' sites and people are ordering by the thousands...so I think its going to be pretty popular and available quite soon.
The other phones (galaxies and iphones) are being given $200 discounts as well.
cutefuzzybunny said:
Xfinity just started offering this phone for $1 (and you own it) for their free verizon talk/text plans. Its hit the 'hot deals' sites and people are ordering by the thousands...so I think its going to be pretty popular and available quite soon.
The other phones (galaxies and iphones) are being given $200 discounts as well.
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xfinitity also does trades but i haven't tried them yet. probably offer pennies through some 3rd party ))). i just bought x charge. not sure where $1 shows up, unless it's spread out into 24 months/$0.04. taxes and fees $2.26 (monthly?). still not bad for unlimited talk txt + 100mb data. i'm not familiar with this phone. would be interested in unlocking bl and root. would be amazing if possible. not sure if there's a limit. would like another one for a clock.
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DanHutchins said:
Has anyone tried this to unlock the bootloader? http://www.simnetworkunlockpin.com/unlock-bootloader-apk-code-generator/ wondering if it will work for our device. It says LG is supported but I have never heard of it before. If we can get the bootloader unlocked we could then worry about twrp and root would be easy after that.
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i couldn't find the download link. how about this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...master-tool-unlock-bootloader-t2997696/page40 ?
I just received the phone too.... for this price ($1) you can't complain about the specs. hopefully someone roots it so we can get rid of all the LG junk bloatware
I was afraid of that
DanHutchins said:
I have been searching all over for root on the x charge and honestly I can't find one. This phone is pretty new and will take some time for a developer to take notice. As this phone is only available on Xfinity and one other company not many people use I would say it could take some time.
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I was afraid it would take a while. i used to have a ZTE phone and had to wait 6 months after I got it before a root became available. I want to root this thing mainly to get around the restrictions Marshmalow puts on using the sd card.
cutefuzzybunny said:
Xfinity just started offering this phone for $1 (and you own it) for their free verizon talk/text plans. Its hit the 'hot deals' sites and people are ordering by the thousands...so I think its going to be pretty popular and available quite soon.
The other phones (galaxies and iphones) are being given $200 discounts as well.
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They are being sold for $180 not $1. I just got mine. If it was only $1 I would have known.
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cutefuzzybunny said:
Xfinity just started offering this phone for $1 (and you own it) for their free verizon talk/text plans. Its hit the 'hot deals' sites and people are ordering by the thousands...so I think its going to be pretty popular and available quite soon.
The other phones (galaxies and iphones) are being given $200 discounts as well.
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Ladmo said:
I was afraid it would take a while. i used to have a ZTE phone and had to wait 6 months after I got it before a root became available. I want to root this thing mainly to get around the restrictions Marshmalow puts on using the sd card.
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You should be on 7.0 not 6. My x charge came with nougat not marshmallow.
DanHutchins said:
They are being sold for $180 not $1. I just got mine. If it was only $1 I would have known.
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You should be on 7.0 not 6. My x charge came with nougat not marshmallow.
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They are $.04 on the website now. FML...
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They are being sold for $180 not $1. I just got mine. If it was only $1 I would have known.
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You should be on 7.0 not 6. My x charge came with nougat not marshmallow.
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You're right. My mistake. About the dispute whether the phone is $180 or $1. The $1 price is a special that runs out in September. At least that's what I found at xfinity.com/mobile
It really pisses me off that the companies that sell the phones have this idea that we are too stupid to be allowed to do what we want with our phones. We shouldn't have to fight with rooting our phones. But lots of things should be but aren't. Politicians should always be honest. Relative humidity should never be over 20%. Daytime highs in summer should never be over 80. You get the idea.
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You're right. My mistake. About the dispute whether the phone is $180 or $1. The $1 price is a special that runs out in September. At least that's what I found at xfinity.com/mobile
It really pisses me off that the companies that sell the phones have this idea that we are too stupid to be allowed to do what we want with our phones. We shouldn't have to fight with rooting our phones. But lots of things should be but aren't. Politicians should always be honest. Relative humidity should never be over 20%. Daytime highs in summer should never be over 80. You get the idea.
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It's a very good phone i'm surprised it seems faster than my e4 with same sd425, but $180+tx is too much. We should demand bl unlock code. By force. It's the only way. verizon/moto and xm/lg.
Sorry to say. It's a dollar. They are out of stock. Just ordered 3 more for a dollar. After taxes I think it's 3 and you own phone outright
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Sorry to say. It's a dollar. They are out of stock. Just ordered 3 more for a dollar. After taxes I think it's 3 and you own phone outright
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But you get billed for 3 lines right away? Can't just keep them unactivated indefinitely? I ordered 2, refused one. XM says i have 2 lines. I won't get billed if they receive one. If i could keep this phone for $1 and never activate i'd get 3.
Thought I'd switch data off activate them and not be billed for anything but activation fees. And use Sims in note 5 and 2 note 4 . See if everthing works. And then sell each for 100. I was surprised to see it available this morning maybe and got impulsive thinking I had 30 days to cancel or keep it to my benefit. Maybe I'll cancel 2 and play around with one for myself. I have a note 4 with verizon and unlimited plan. But paying 230 after 25% employee discount and if I can get it down to under 150 would be great. Thanks for the heads up
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And my son switched and there was no activation fee but he took his number he had with verizon. I ordered three new numbers.
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@davekaz, even if you are not using mobile data, you will be charged (for each account) for taxes, FCC charges and other sh... stuff. For example, AT&T charges $8.24 extra per account (see list below):
Surcharges and Other Fees
3. Administrative Fee 0.76
4. Federal Universal Service Charge 2.45
5. Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge 1.25
Total Surcharges and Other Fees 4.46
Government Fees and Taxes
6. 9-1-1 Service Fee 1.00
7. MA State Sales Tax - Telecom 2.78
Total Government Fees and Taxes 3.78
So, be prepared to get billed $33/month for the four accounts And you can't sell these phones now, you should stay 24 month with 'em (read your contract properly!).
P.S. I've also bought one extra line (with free LG X charge - BTW, very good phone!) and I know how to recoup extra $8/month
After you've cancelled serviceWe're all about being fair. When you cancel your XFINITY Mobile service, you only pay for the data you've used between your last paid account statement and the date you cancelled. If you have more than one phone line, we'll charge you for the data you used on each line and reimburse you the difference based on your cancellation date.If you still owe a balance on your Device Payment Plan and you've cancelled service, you can either pay it off all at once or make the remaining monthly payments until the phone is all yours.
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Fees are 2.15
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guest_2011 said:
xfinitity also does trades but i haven't tried them yet. probably offer pennies through some 3rd party ))). i just bought x charge. not sure where $1 shows up, unless it's spread out into 24 months/$0.04. taxes and fees $2.26 (monthly?). still not bad for unlimited talk txt + 100mb data. i'm not familiar with this phone. would be interested in unlocking bl and root. would be amazing if possible. not sure if there's a limit. would like another one for a clock.
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i couldn't find the download link. how about this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...master-tool-unlock-bootloader-t2997696/page40 ?
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That's for Android One devices not LG.
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guest_2011 said:
xfinitity also does trades but i haven't tried them yet. probably offer pennies through some 3rd party ))). i just bought x charge. not sure where $1 shows up, unless it's spread out into 24 months/$0.04. taxes and fees $2.26 (monthly?). still not bad for unlimited talk txt + 100mb data. i'm not familiar with this phone. would be interested in unlocking bl and root. would be amazing if possible. not sure if there's a limit. would like another one for a clock.
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i couldn't find the download link. how about this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...master-tool-unlock-bootloader-t2997696/page40 ?
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lithium630 said:
They are $.04 on the website now. FML...
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If you already received your phone you can request a price drop to the $0.04 they are offering. I just did this, the only downside is they claim it takes 30 days to start receiving the lower price. We shall see what my bill is next month.
Ladmo said:
I have the LG X Charge that I got from Comcast on August 8. I wanted to root it but can find nothing on how to root it. I looked but found nothing that tells how to root it. I tried flashing SuperSu but couldn't find a custom recovery for this phone. While searching, I did find that this phone was released in Europe a few months ago where it's called X Power 2. Under settings / about phone / phone name it says LG-M322. Also under settings / about phone / software info it says the version of Android it's running is 7.0.
When I got the phone, I was surprised to see it wasn't loaded with crapware. Right now I mainly want to root it so I can do something about the restrictions placed on using the sd card.
Does anyone know if someone has found out how to root this phone? Is there a version of twrp or some other custom bootloader for it?
Thanks
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Just wondering what restrictions to the SD card you are talking about. I haven't noticed any.
I just ordered another one. I was waiting to add my son until you could bring your own phone. I should be able to use the sim card in his phone and keep this one as a back up. It cost a whopping $2.96 after fees.
DanHutchins said:
That's for Android One devices not LG.
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If you already received your phone you can request a price drop to the $0.04 they are offering. I just did this, the only downside is they claim it takes 30 days to start receiving the lower price. We shall see what my bill is next month.
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I guess no root possible ever for this phone? Does it have enough GSM bands to be useful for tmobile/att?

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