Hello.
Maybe a noob question, but still.
I have sprint note 5 that I use in Europe with CDMA and European GSM carriers. However, I got this phone in a used condition and wonder if it has been European Sim unlocked out of the box.
So, basically, my questions are:
1) are note 5 sprint devices come internationally unlocked?
2) if not, will marshmallow update re-lock it?
Ps. I don't intend to use it with the USA GSM carriers.
you will need to call in and get it unlocked for international use or use the sprint online account and unlock it
I am not a sprint user, so I won't be able to call and unlock. However, now my phone is unlocked.
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vadimkolchev said:
I am not a sprint user, so I won't be able to call and unlock. However, now my phone is unlocked.
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Sprint note 5 can be use with boost mobile ?
vadimkolchev said:
I am not a sprint user, so I won't be able to call and unlock. However, now my phone is unlocked.
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How did you unlocked it? I'm with the same problem
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Wanting to order a unlocked Samsung s7 edge for AT&T. Don't want to get stuck with a locked down phone like the AT&T Samsung s5 I have. Been reading about the sim card locking to the network. And about getting a code to unlock the phone. Like to have the option to root/mod my s7 in the future. Am I just better off to wait it out?
First off what do you mean by locked? AT&T will unlock a fully paid phone from it's network upon request to be used on any other GSM carrier. If you want an unlocked phone with unlocked bootloader your best bet is to buy a T-Mobile variant as it has Snapdragon 820 and open bootloader. The Global unlocked version of the device is unlocked but is also Exynoss 8890 so less likely to get ROMs or root.
cepheid46e2 said:
First off what do you mean by locked? AT&T will unlock a fully paid phone from it's network upon request to be used on any other GSM carrier. If you want an unlocked phone with unlocked bootloader your best bet is to buy a T-Mobile variant as it has Snapdragon 820 and open bootloader. The Global unlocked version of the device is unlocked but is also Exynoss 8890 so less likely to get ROMs or root.
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Not every international s7 phone comes fully unlocked. Some are locked to certain regions of the world or country. Make sure to ask from a seller in email if it will work on your country before ordering. Some will have to open the box to make a call or something as part of some unlocking process. At least that was the case when I got my s6
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ChuckWow550 said:
Not every international s7 phone comes fully unlocked. Some are locked to certain regions of the world or country. Make sure to ask from a seller in email if it will work on your country before ordering. Some will have to open the box to make a call or something as part of some unlocking process. At least that was the case when I got my s6
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Except for the "Global" version which is g390/5F. The phone are not region locked this time but you should check the bands to make sure it's compatible with your carrier.
Thanks for the repls . I live in the Eastern US. By Unlocked, I really just want to be able to root my s7. I don't see me leaving AT&T any time soon. I had an International unlocked Samsung s4, never had any trouble with rooting and installing CROMS. Bought the Samsung s5 striaght from At&T and never could get it rooted. For me, being able to root and play with the CROMS is a big deal.
I have a sprint galaxy s5 updated to marshmillow and is rooted and has TWRP and would like to know if its possible to use it on verizon network i have a working verizon sim card.
yes its possible, but you need to network unlock it. I know of 2 ways to achieve this. idoneapps.com has an unlock service that ive used on 2 G900Ps, and their unlock makes it completely unlocked and usable on any provider including vzw. The other way is via a xda member names @stifilz who has been unlocking phones for folks and he is solid as can be! his services dont require payment, but donations to to him are surely appreciated. After the network unlock, you may have to add some LTE bands on your device to get full functionality, but what youre asking for is possible
Bren123 said:
I have a sprint galaxy s5 updated to marshmillow and is rooted and has TWRP and would like to know if its possible to use it on verizon network i have a working verizon sim card.
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Last I saw Verizon was only accepting the Sprint iPhone 5c, 5s, 6, 6plus, 6s, 6s plus, and the Nexus 6....and a few of the iPad's
Hi, I have S9+ Sprint and recently I've changed my carrier to ATT. I have paid to unlocked my S9+ sprint and I would like to switch carrier to ATT to use ATT also.
Anyone here know how to covert from Sprint to ATT/TMB?
Thanks a lot
datmap1 said:
Hi, I have S9+ Sprint and recently I've changed my carrier to ATT. I have paid to unlocked my S9+ sprint and I would like to switch carrier to ATT to use ATT also.
Anyone here know how to covert from Sprint to ATT/TMB?
Thanks a lot
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It's been gone over multiple times. Check the various threads. If the sim isn't working, it's not the flash of your phone, it's just not truly unlocked. I've seen a few people saying after paying for a sim unlock, it didn't work. Two things to note:
1. If your on a v3 bootloader your stuck until ATT releases a v3 OTA and Samsung releases a U1 version. There's no V3 U1 or ATT userdata currently. To get any ATT features you need to flash the U1, wipe, and then flash the U with ATT userdata and boot with sim in.
2. If you want all the ATT features like WiFi Calling, there's a few threads discussing the need to have them activate those features on a IMEI phone of theirs. They will not add an IMEI from another carrier.
datmap1 said:
Hi, I have S9+ Sprint and recently I've changed my carrier to ATT. I have paid to unlocked my S9+ sprint and I would like to switch carrier to ATT to use ATT also.
Anyone here know how to covert from Sprint to ATT/TMB?
Thanks a lot
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which service gives you the unlock service?
leonardojt said:
which service gives you the unlock service?
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I've bought at a local store and I've checked it to make sure that is unlocked phone.
Thanks.
Hello, does anyone know how to SIM unlock Sprint Google Pixel 3a (G020G) ?
I bought it from ebay and they told me it will work in Europe but it says SIM Card Is not supported. It runs the oldest Android 9 version and I can turn ADB on, OEM Unlocking can't be enabled.
You would need to take it to a Sprint store to unlock it. It is likely blacklisted though.
I have a funny story. I had a pixel3A bought from the google store but got the screen repaired under Sprint warranty. They sent me another device. However the device was locked. I went through weeks of calls with Sprint "unlocking" the device. But with it "unlocked" I was only able to use Sprint MVNOs. I get the same SIM error if I try to use a GSM SIM. Then to some degree I believe there is a big challenge regarding this device, at least using it with a non Sprint MVNO.
arusiasotto said:
You would need to take it to a Sprint store to unlock it. It is likely blacklisted though.
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Are there any missing bands in the unlocked version vs att variant?
Thinking which one to buy...
I know note 10 had some differences and I havent been following since.
Good question...I just purchased the unlocked 1TB version. Guess I'll know for sure when it gets here..
I have AT&T and have always bought AT&T phones from Samsung to be sure all the features work such as wifi calling which I need. I did some research and apparently unlocked Samsung phones now are fully functional on AT&T. I ordered an unlocked S22U today. It will be nice to lose all that AT&T bloat. They really load it up. I'm sure all the bands for AT&T are on the unlocked US device.
dmb219 said:
I have AT&T and have always bought AT&T phones from Samsung to be sure all the features work such as wifi calling which I need. I did some research and apparently unlocked Samsung phones now are fully functional on AT&T. I ordered an unlocked S22U today. It will be nice to lose all that AT&T bloat. They really load it up. I'm sure all the bands for AT&T are on the unlocked US device.
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Can we unlock bootloader of this unlocked US S22U ? Does it have oem unlocking option?
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Can we unlock bootloader of this unlocked US S22U ? Does it have oem unlocking option?
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it wont. even if you buy the u.s. model from samsung it wont. they are bootloader locked. if you bought the at&t version from at&t you can still load the u1 software version on it to get rid of the at&t bloat. the only difference the u and u1 have is the u1 is sim unlocked. if you get from at&t you have to pay the phone off to get it sim unlocked. but as far as bootloader goes they are both locked.
We might see an option in the future where a paid service comes along that might enable bootloader unlock. I never understood why Samsung treats the U.S market in such a strict way while the rest of the world less so.
freebee269 said:
it wont. even if you buy the u.s. model from samsung it wont. they are bootloader locked. if you bought the at&t version from at&t you can still load the u1 software version on it to get rid of the at&t bloat. the only difference the u and u1 have is the u1 is sim unlocked. if you get from at&t you have to pay the phone off to get it sim unlocked. but as far as bootloader goes they are both locked.
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Thanks, then I will not buy US version even it costs less.