Can AT&T Gear S2 be activated on Verizon? - Samsung Gear S2

Or are the models carrier specific? I'm hoping with the e-sim you can just go to any carrier...

Unfortunately, no. These are carrier-locked and cant be unlocked.
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optimummind said:
Unfortunately, no. These are carrier-locked and cant be unlocked.
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By law as phones they have to be unlockable upon request providing that any contractual obligations are fulfilled.

kimvette said:
By law as phones they have to be unlockable upon request providing that any contractual obligations are fulfilled.
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But I don't think the Gear S2 is classifed as a phone. I haven't heard of anyone getting their Gear S2 unlocked as of yet.
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optimummind said:
But I don't think the Gear S2 is classifed as a phone. I haven't heard of anyone getting their Gear S2 unlocked as of yet.
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If it functions as a cellphone without having to be paired to one, you should be able to push the issue through legal means very easily because it is in fact a cellphone and the providers have no choice but to comply. That they do not have the means to unlock it is immaterial - they'll have to work with Samsung to make it happen by un-gimping the carrier-specific releases.

kimvette said:
If it functions as a cellphone without having to be paired to one, you should be able to push the issue through legal means very easily because it is in fact a cellphone and the providers have no choice but to comply. That they do not have the means to unlock it is immaterial - they'll have to work with Samsung to make it happen by un-gimping the carrier-specific releases.
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Don't know if I want to take that $230 risk.....

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Unlock Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Sprint G925P 08.3927.4779

Sorry if this is a duplicate topic.
He claims it will unlock Samsung galaxy s6 edge g925p permanent
Has anyone tried this method of unlocking?
https://vimeo.com/127464771
International unlock has been obtained for a while already.
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Need to Unlock
optimummind said:
International unlock has been obtained for a while already.
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Hi which is the process to unlock the G925P?, Which site have i to visit or what have i to do?
IT WORKS
Hi it absolutely works, after playing around a little bit with the help of the guy i got my phone 100% unlocket. I payd him 50$, worth every penny.
InfodreamsKelly said:
Hi it absolutely works, after playing around a little bit with the help of the guy i got my phone 100% unlocket. I payd him 50$, worth every penny.
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You paid for international unlock? It's free from XDA. Or was it domestic GSM unlock?
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How does it work?
Please guys, I need this sprint galaxy s6 unlock. Who can point me in the right direction?
gstar088 said:
Please guys, I need this sprint galaxy s6 unlock. Who can point me in the right direction?
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Unfortunately I haven't tried. I just came across this surfing the web. Looks like it worked, but it sounds like you can call sprint or stop at a store and ask them to do it.
wildjeep said:
Unfortunately I haven't tried. I just came across this surfing the web. Looks like it worked, but it sounds like you can call sprint or stop at a store and ask them to do it.
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Can confirm it's working. Gonna donate. Great work.
gstar088 said:
Can confirm it's working. Gonna donate. Great work.
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Good to hear it. Hope the link helped :good:
Did you follow all the steps in the video?
gstar088 said:
Please guys, I need this sprint galaxy s6 unlock. Who can point me in the right direction?
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Check the s6 general thread.
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gstar088 said:
Can confirm it's working. Gonna donate. Great work.
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Now that you've unlocked it, what carrier have you taken it to that is successful? What I've been reading is yes you can unlock it (domestic sim unlock) but due to different technologies there's no guarantee you can use it on GSM carriers like ATT or T-Mobile's 4G spectrum. You'll probably get 3G but not 4G LTE... Can you confirm?
rogerchew said:
Now that you've unlocked it, what carrier have you taken it to that is successful? What I've been reading is yes you can unlock it (domestic sim unlock) but due to different technologies there's no guarantee you can use it on GSM carriers like ATT or T-Mobile's 4G spectrum. You'll probably get 3G but not 4G LTE... Can you confirm?
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he's talking ISU, not DSU.
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optimummind said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he's talking ISU, not DSU.
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I believe he unlocked International
DSU is now available for our phones through dev idoneapps. Send him a pm or go to his website. For $50, he'll DSU your phone.
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This guy will do it for $29.99 (both international and domestic unlocking)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-Samsung-COMPLETE-unlock-S5-Note-4-Note-Edge-S6-S6-Edge-WORKS-IN-USA-/261955990465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfdcb33c1
dhonzik said:
This guy will do it for $29.99 (both international and domestic unlocking)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sprint-Sams...465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfdcb33c1
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It says $50?
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optimummind said:
It says $50?
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Not sure where you are looking for $50, but its now $32
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRINT-UNLOCK-S6-Edge-Note4-Note-edge-S5-FOR-USA-USE-WORKS-IN-USA-/331602855585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d351206a1
If you go to their website it even cheaper, $24.99
http://imeirepair.ca/product/sprint-samsung-domestic-unlock/
dhonzik said:
Not sure where you are looking for $50, but its now $32
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRINT-UNLOCK-S6-Edge-Note4-Note-edge-S5-FOR-USA-USE-WORKS-IN-USA-/331602855585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d351206a1
If you go to their website it even cheaper, $24.99
http://imeirepair.ca/product/sprint-samsung-domestic-unlock/
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I will take care of you guys for what ever price they are doing just message me, don't support others who steal my hard work. Come to the source.
Regards,
idone
i can confirm, however data is slow. and the short codes don't work
Unlocking a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
InfodreamsKelly said:
Hi it absolutely works, after playing around a little bit with the help of the guy i got my phone 100% unlocket. I payd him 50$, worth every penny.
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Hello, I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and I want to unlocked this cell phone is with Sprint, what can I do?

I'm unlocking all Samsung phones

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Nevell said:
I'm unlocking all Sprint, Att, and T-Mobile Samsung phones. These will be direct unlocks. The unlock will survive system updates and factory resets. All Sprint unlocked can be used on Verizon, Att, tmo, page plus, straight talk or any other carrier. All Samsung phones can be unlocked except the Sprint S2, S3and Note 2. Please have your phone rooted in advanced just in case it's required. Inbox me to setup an appt.
PM me for details.
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Will the unlock survive Sprint's Profile updates? AFAIK, it won't.
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Yes it will my unlocks are permanent
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Nevell said:
Yes it will my unlocks are permanent
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How much are you charging?
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XDA is not the place for you to make your $$$, you have been told this in the past. Either via the forums or via PM's. You may call it donations, but when ask for given a price for a set services, that is not allowed.
And per Forum Rules
11. Don’t post with the intention of selling something. Don’t use XDA to advertise your product or service.

Bypass device unlock app

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.

955U at Tmobile store.

So I went to a Tmobile store and looked at the Galaxy s8+ and noticed the model was 955U not 955T
It was of course their demo unit which was strapped (tethered) to the desk which makes it impossible to feel properly in the hand... But whatever.
Curious if only the demo model was a U variant or what? I never payed attention to other models before now?
The U variant of other Samsung models, do they have Locked bootloaders? Is it only the F variant that is unlocked (bootloader)
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The SM-G955U is suppose to be the Unlock variant of the S8+, which make it super interesting, Hope this comes with unlock bootloader
Araltd said:
So I went to a Tmobile store and looked at the Galaxy s8+ and noticed the model was 955U not 955T
It was of course their demo unit which was strapped (tethered) to the desk which makes it impossible to feel properly in the hand... But whatever.
Curious if only the demo model was a U variant or what? I never payed attention to other models before now?
The U variant of other Samsung models, do they have Locked bootloaders? Is it only the F variant that is unlocked (bootloader)
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All snapdragon s7 edge have locked bootloader including the g935u so I'm assuming the same thing with the s8 hope this helps (unless someone finds a way to root s8)
[email protected] said:
All snapdragon s7 edge have locked bootloader including the g935u so I'm assuming the same thing with the s8 hope this helps (unless someone finds a way to root s8)
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With the S8 and S8+ they are using single SKU..Verizon, At&t and T-Mobile will be the same model number. Screenshot of my S8 recovery screen.
According to Samsung.com and the phones full specs they are each different
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71771523
You guys think flashing another carriers firmware unlocks the missing bands?
None of the U's are bootloader unlocked. They are just network unlocked. At least starting with the S7 in my experience. Its a hopeful thought though. I hope I am wrong
johnwayne27 said:
None of the U's are bootloader unlocked. They are just network unlocked. At least starting with the S7 in my experience. Its a hopeful thought though. I hope I am wrong
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Sadly, if purchased through the carrier, they will be sim locked
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Sadly, if purchased through the carrier, they will be sim locked
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That is absolutely right. Only exception being TMO will work with a prepaid MetroPCS sim and ATT with work with a Cricket sim.
That's really interesting. So I purchased a T-mobile model directly from Samsung.com (paid in full), will I possibly be able to use it on At&t?
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That's really interesting. So I purchased a T-mobile model directly from Samsung.com (paid in full), will I possibly be able to use it on At&t?
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From what I read I'm not sure how long it will take to have T-Mobile officially unlock it. They have an app for that but they have several different criteria as far as being a current customer or a prepaid versus postpaid customer. Ive never unlocked a T-mobile phone with the app or a third party unlocking service so maybe someone with examples could chime in. It does seem AT&T has an easier online unlocking method for current and non customers to simply fill out a form.
And the U models are slow with updates
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954wrecker said:
According to Samsung.com and the phones full specs they are each different
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71771523
You guys think flashing another carriers firmware unlocks the missing bands?
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bossg4 said:
Sadly, if purchased through the carrier, they will be sim locked
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Vz is unlocked. All Vz phones are.
suzook said:
Vz is unlocked. All Vz phones are.
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Doh! That is true. May be best to buy verizon if you want it unlocked from day one
bossg4 said:
Doh! That is true. May be best to buy verizon if you want it unlocked from day one
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But it's missing a few T-Mobile and AT&T bands
954wrecker said:
But it's missing a few T-Mobile and AT&T bands
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Oh God! Would you stop with this nonsense? It has all bands.
suzook said:
Oh God! Would you stop with this nonsense? It has all bands.
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Don't be mad at me that both Verizon and Samsung and each carrier list different bands. I hate them all F these companies trying to screw us all with misinformation.
954wrecker said:
Don't be mad at me that both Verizon and Samsung and each carrier list different bands. I hate them all F these companies trying to screw us all with misinformation.
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It's SW related, I keep telling you this.
suzook said:
It's SW related, I keep telling you this.
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I asked for some proof and you provided zero. I have to trust the carriers and the company that makes the phones. I didn't make the carriers all list a ton of random bands nobody needs and leave off the few we need in this country. I hate the carriers amd samsung trust me I want you to be right.
954wrecker said:
I asked for some proof and you provided zero. I have to trust the carriers and the company that makes the phones. I didn't make the carriers all list a ton of random bands nobody needs and leave off the few we need in this country. I hate the carriers amd samsung trust me I want you to be right.
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Stop with the drama. Note 7, and galaxy S7 are the same.
suzook said:
Stop with the drama. Note 7, and galaxy S7 are the same.
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I like how the facts I researched are drama and the speculation you spread are facts? Yet still not one link for proof of anything you keep claiming?

S8 Model G950U...

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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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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