Is anyone or has anyone used the tmobile G5 on Metropcs?
Yes my wife does I did up until a couple days ago but switched mine to T-Mobile so I can get it unlocked to use on cricket since T-Mobile don't have great coverage where I need it.
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shaneg79 said:
Yes my wife does I did up until a couple days ago but switched mine to T-Mobile so I can get it unlocked to use on cricket since T-Mobile don't have great coverage where I need it.
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Did it worked with a locked tmobile G5 or did you have to unlock for it to work?
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Did it worked with a locked tmobile G5 or did you have to unlock for it to work?
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im using the tmobile G5 on metro , any T-Mobile phone will accept any sim card from any carrier that uses their towers there for u dont need to unlock it , on the other hand a metro phone wont accept any sim card except theirs and would need to be unlocked
ferny9836 said:
im using the tmobile G5 on metro , any T-Mobile phone will accept any sim card from any carrier that uses their towers there for u dont need to unlock it , on the other hand a metro phone wont accept any sim card except theirs and would need to be unlocked
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Wow awesome news!!
shaneg79 said:
Yes my wife does I did up until a couple days ago but switched mine to T-Mobile so I can get it unlocked to use on cricket since T-Mobile don't have great coverage where I need it.
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So u had lte and calling and texting worked fine on metro? How did you get your G5 while on metro? Was it one of those partner purchase program T-Mobile G5s?
ferny9836 said:
im using the tmobile G5 on metro , any T-Mobile phone will accept any sim card from any carrier that uses their towers there for u dont need to unlock it , on the other hand a metro phone wont accept any sim card except theirs and would need to be unlocked
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Awesome so ur using a T-Mobile G5 on metro? How did you go about purchasing yours?
aknotts415 said:
Awesome so ur using a T-Mobile G5 on metro? How did you go about purchasing yours?
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My wife and I got ours from a T-Mobile store and she has hers on metro
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aknotts415 said:
So u had lte and calling and texting worked fine on metro? How did you get your G5 while on metro? Was it one of those partner purchase program T-Mobile G5s?
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Yep everything works great we went to a T-Mobile kiosk in the mall bought the phones outright and took them right over to metro and they activated them right away no issues at all!
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Did anyone got a chance to use this phone on cricket?
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are they the same phone same bands? im planning to buy the tmobile version and unlock it to use it with att? would i still get lte with att?
HRodMusic said:
are they the same phone same bands? im planning to buy the tmobile version and unlock it to use it with att? would i still get lte with att?
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its the same device, exactly. only at the play store you can by the 32gb version as well. yea, you can get tmo, sprint, and att lte on it.
simms22 said:
its the same device, exactly. only at the play store you can by the 32gb version as well. yea, you can get tmo, sprint, and att lte on it.
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thats fantastic, is it possible to unlock? or does it come unlocked already?
I bought mine from T-Mobile it is only 16gb but I'm getting a meenovo SD card reader I would just get one from the play store in the end you are paying less
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spinninbsod said:
I bought mine from T-Mobile it is only 16gb but I'm getting a meenovo SD card reader I would just get one from the play store in the end you are paying less
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i would get it from the playstore but im getting an exceptional deal on this tmobile version.
just gotta make sure all nexus 5 are factory unlocked.
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thats fantastic, is it possible to unlock? or does it come unlocked already?
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all nexus devices are always unlocked. and the bootloader is very easy to unlock as well, since google made it as easy as a 3 word code to do(fastboot oem unlock).
simms22 said:
all nexus devices are always unlocked. and the bootloader is very easy to unlock as well, since google made it as easy as a 3 word code to do(fastboot oem unlock).
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perfect! ive played around with a nexus 5 before great phone! just wanted to make sure it was unlocked before i pulled the trigger on it!
I bought the playstore version and am using it with Tmobile. I have issues with connecting to tmobiles LTE. It takes 5-10 minutes to connect and is always switching from lte to h+ to 3g. Tmobile told me it is because it is the playstore version. They also told me Samsung does a better job than LG with their WiFi modem.
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are they the same phone same bands? im planning to buy the tmobile version and unlock it to use it with att? would i still get lte with att?
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All phones are the same unless you are outside USA
jgarozzo said:
I bought the playstore version and am using it with Tmobile. I have issues with connecting to tmobiles LTE. It takes 5-10 minutes to connect and is always switching from lte to h+ to 3g. Tmobile told me it is because it is the playstore version. They also told me Samsung does a better job than LG with their WiFi modem.
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Your LTE issue might be a defective, settings or regional issue. I have been a electronics seller and I left the job because I hate telling lies to customers. Whenever I hear of a representative misleading a customer, it reminds me that freasking job
There's a huge chance also that the Representative doesn't know anything about what he is selling/supporting or the tech involved with it. Even on google customer service...
There are only 2 different N5 (D820/ D821) US models are D820. A hardware difference implies a variation on the model # and yours is D820.
i bought the phone and LTE is working like a charm! success!
There is like 15 threads about this. This community has search. Next time use it
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Tmo LTE has been flawless on my 32gig
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I was able to unlock my G935T, Galaxy S7Edge today so I can use it on my ATT Account. I had to call TMO customer service because the Unlock Ap that came with the phone would not authorize the unlock when I first tried it.
Over the last few days, in the process of getting unlocked I learned a few things:
1) Phone has to be on TMOBILE for about 5 to 7 days before their system can recognize the device. it might happen sooner - took five days for their systems to see that I had the S7 Edge active on the account.
2) until we are rooted, you have to be able to meet Tmobile Requirements to unlock a device:
A) Be a Tmobile customer for a minimum of 1 year
B) Phone is active on TMOBILE Account for a minimum of 40 days
C) Phone is active on a PRE-PAY account. and Pre Pay account has a minimum balance of $100
From what I understand, You only need to meet one of the three requirements, A or B or C.
My experience in working with Customer Support was mixed. Most were very helpful (I have been trying to get customer support to authorize my unlock since day 2 of owning the phone) One guy was a jerk and refused to accept that I met the requirements. He kept saying something that was not mentioned in the rules at all - sort of making things up to meet his understanding - but when he transferred me to a higher level of support, they understood and actually helped me.
The good news is, there is a guy in Tmobile Note 5 Forums that can help you unlock devices (once you are rooted) My understanding is that he is offering his services free of charge but will accept donations to anyone grateful enough to donate something if the want to. Once we havr root, head over here to get more information) Sim Unlock - US and International
Finally, there is one other way you may be able to unlock your TMobile S7 Edge but you will have to wait until Sammobile has Firmware posted for our devices. Specifically you will need firmware for Metro PC G935T1 (versus G935T) They use the exact same firmware that is used by TMOBILE (at least they did on the Note 5 and S6) Metro PCS does not use the Unlock ap to unlock the sim card, you will just need an unlock code. Flashing their firmware in odin on the S6 and Note 5 would then allow you to put a sim card from another carrier and unlock the sim with an Unlock code. YOU CANNOT use unlock codes on TMOBILE Firmware because of their "Unlock AP" it somehow disables the ability to unlock with a code - but because METRO PC doesn't have the unlock app, it is a non issue.
Hope this is helpful...
Good to know!
So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
mocsab said:
The good news is, there is a guy in Tmobile Note 5 Forums that can help you unlock devices (once you are rooted) My understanding is that he is offering his services free of charge but will accept donations to anyone grateful enough to donate something if the want to. Once we havr root, head over here to get more information) Sim Unlock - US and International
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That is me. Who wants to be first?
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That is me. Who wants to be first?
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Hi stifilz, thank you for coming here! I completed your Google Docs form just now. Obviously we don't have root yet. What's the procedure? Thanks! :good:
I'd like to get information if anyone can inbox me on how I can purchase a T-Mobile S7 Edge to use on ATT. So far, in my local area, T-Mobile won't sell me the device unless I have an account attached to it. I was willing to just buy the device out right.
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I'd like to get information if anyone can inbox me on how I can purchase a T-Mobile S7 Edge to use on ATT. So far, in my local area, T-Mobile won't sell me the device unless I have an account attached to it. I was willing to just buy the device out right.
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I bought my S7E with the same intension. T-Mo rep says I have to keep my line active for 45 days then they will unlock it for me for free. 2 weeks since I got the phone, so we will see.
Buy a prepaid sim kit from Walmart
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eroracing said:
So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
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I'm really interested in how well it works on ATT's network too.
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Yes lte and everything except tethering works but you could get an app for that if your going to purchase the phone outright it's better to buy unlocked version
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duvalbmarley said:
Yes lte and everything except tethering works but you could get an app for that if your going to purchase the phone outright it's better to buy unlocked version
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Thanks for the info! I'm actually choosing tmobile's s7 edge over att's because of the "smart manager" feature, which att had it disabled. Could you confirm that this feature is present on g935t?
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Vaygr said:
Thanks for the info! I'm actually choosing tmobile's s7 edge over att's because of the "smart manager" feature, which att had it disabled. Could you confirm that this feature is present on g935t?
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Yes smart manager feature is present
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duvalbmarley said:
Buy a prepaid sim kit from Walmart
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Are you saying with this kit, you can get the phone unlocked immediately?
bird333 said:
Are you saying with this kit, you can get the phone unlocked immediately?
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Yes if you also put 100 dollar refill card on the account
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duvalbmarley said:
Yes if you also put 100 dollar refill card on the account
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How can you get the $100 back though?
I have no idea I was just quoting
http://www.t-mobile.com/company/companyinfo.aspx?tp=Abt_Tab_CompanySimUnlockPolicy
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bird333 said:
How can you get the $100 back though?
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Prepaid is all sales final. You actually have to SPEND the $100 and you will not be refunded.
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So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
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yup. no issues
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I'm really interested in how well it works on ATT's network too.
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works well
Follow up. I got my s7 edge from tmobile. 3 days after i called customer service. Just tell them you are going to travel and you need your phone unlocked then poof
Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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No chance any international phone will ever be whitelisted by sprint. You have the hardest carrier to use unlocked GSM phones with. Sprint is CDMA and has a system of adding only the phones it will allow into its network
djxn40 said:
Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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You'll have to leave Sprint for any chance of that.
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So the only way to get a unlocked boot loader is to pay full price for a international phone.
hinds90 said:
So the only way to get a unlocked boot loader is to pay full price for a international phone.
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Yes, and stay the hell away from Verizon or Sprint.
^ Exactly! Here
Interceptor777 said:
Yes, and stay the hell away from Verizon or Sprint.
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^ This. This is also why most of the phone reviewers, in the US anyway, have either AT&T or T-Mobile, as they're both use GSM. All unlocked phones sold in the international market are GSM, so you can basically plop in your SIM and you're good to go.
Verizon and Sprint are much trickier as they both use CDMA, which unless I'm mistaken, it's only in the US market. And with their whitelist system, even if you have the correct bands for their networks, it still might not work.
Lol that sucks being that I'm with Verizon. Ah well no root and roms. As long as it works great factory I guess I'll be okay.
I love mine even though it's sprint model. So much nicer then that nightmare iPhone I had. Lol
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I love mine even though it's sprint model. So much nicer then that nightmare iPhone I had. Lol
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Got another sim from the other providers just to test the sim lock policy?
954wrecker said:
Got another sim from the other providers just to test the sim lock policy?
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I actually have att and Verizon straight talk Sims soon as I get home I'll try let you know
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Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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Bootloader has nothing to do with that. What you mean is network unlocked
Device locked by carrier contact carrier for unlocking when I try different SIM.i have two more due today from two other carriers for my wife and daughter wife's is Verizon so I'm pretty sure hers is unlocked lie every other model from be. Ups says they're out for delivery so ill try they other 2 today. Have a good day all
djxn40 said:
Hey guys.. i ordered my sprint s8+ and it will be here the 21st. I'm thinking about buying one with an unlocked bootloader and sending this one back. It has to work with sprint cdma. Anyone know where i can get one or what model that would be ?
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There is none.
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hinds90 said:
So the only way to get a unlocked boot loader is to pay full price for a international phone.
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Yes and it won't work on Sprint or Verizon.
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
ItGuyJax8430 said:
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
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Can you unlock the bootloader?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-samsung-galaxy-a20-rooting-guide-t3954872
physwizz said:
Can you unlock the bootloader?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-samsung-galaxy-a20-rooting-guide-t3954872
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Sorry, no idea about the bootloader. I just got it carrier sim unlocked.
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Sorry, no idea about the bootloader. I just got it carrier sim unlocked.
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It seems that the bootloader is locked in the US.
ItGuyJax8430 said:
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
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How did you sim unlock ?
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How did you sim unlock ?
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Paid for an unlocking service on eBay. I’ve used them several times. They unlocked it via the MetroPCS unlock app (not really an app because they’ve built it in to the actual OS on the A20 under more network settings). So it’s an official unlock not some remote in to your PC scam thing.
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Paid for an unlocking service on eBay. I’ve used them several times. They unlocked it via the MetroPCS unlock app (not really an app because they’ve built it in to the actual OS on the A20 under more network settings). So it’s an official unlock not some remote in to your PC scam thing.
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Would you mid sharing details like the Wait Time once submitted, website name and the final cost? I am interested.
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Would you mid sharing details like the Wait Time once submitted, website name and the final cost? I am interested.
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Yeah. Sorry, I should have shared that. Wait time was about 10 days. Depending on when you buy it. The cost was $38.99 and the seller is in the link below. I have used them several times as each time it worked out great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/METROPCS-D...-LG-KYOCERA-ALCATEL-ZTE-Coolpad-/264273293533
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Yeah. Sorry, I should have shared that. Wait time was about 10 days. Depending on when you buy it. The cost was $38.99 and the seller is in the link below. I have used them several times as each time it worked out great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/METROPCS-D...-LG-KYOCERA-ALCATEL-ZTE-Coolpad-/264273293533
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Tnx for sharing ,
Did you activated your A20 before you sent IMEI for unlocking or not? I have mine A20 and it's still not activated, dunno what I should do first ?
It doesn't matter as long as you have the metro unlock app installed.
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kiboboss said:
Tnx for sharing ,
Did you activated your A20 before you sent IMEI for unlocking or not? I have mine A20 and it's still not activated, dunno what I should do first ?
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ItGuyJax8430 said:
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
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I'm guessing almost all the MetroPCS A20s on craigslist were given "free with contract" so the initial 24-month contract is not up yet (your case may be different). In that case, I'd expect MetroPCS(Tmo) to eventually put the MEID onto their blacklist. The carriers used to honor each others' blacklists, which could cause Vz to shut off service in the future.
That said, I bought a craigslist Boost G4 a few years ago, which was not accepted by Sprint but has worked fine on Tmo and ATT ever since. So maybe they are not sharing blacklists anymore.
So I look at the ebay link, did you paid 64$ to unlock this device? really
Did u just have a Verizon sim card that u put in the phone? Because I have the same phone and I got it unlocked thru metro but I tried to use a Verizon sim card thru straight talk and it didnt work. Would I just have to get a sim card straight thru verizon and do it that way? Where I'm at I don't get very good service thru t mobile but other ppl have great service with Verizon
ZackPhone said:
So I look at the ebay link, did you paid 64$ to unlock this device? really
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I did not. They have raised prices since I've done it.
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Did u just have a Verizon sim card that u put in the phone? Because I have the same phone and I got it unlocked thru metro but I tried to use a Verizon sim card thru straight talk and it didnt work. Would I just have to get a sim card straight thru verizon and do it that way? Where I'm at I don't get very good service thru t mobile but other ppl have great service with Verizon
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I just put my Verizon SIM in it and it started working on Verizon. It was an already active SIM directly through Verizon.
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I just put my Verizon SIM in it and it started working on Verizon. It was an already active SIM directly through Verizon.[/QUOTE
Ok thank you
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For anyone interested. The updated terms through metro for unlocking the carrier on an Android just involves paying more than $100 on your phones bill.
My A20 is free to unlock in about 10 days or so.
MetroPCS version of the A20
Have you activated the MetroPCS version of the A20 before you sent IMEI to unlock it, mine was not activated. as per my knowledge, Verizon SIM cards work with the following phones such as Verizon iPhone, Verizon Galaxy phone or other unlocked CDMA phones. and it won't be compatible with ATT or GSM phones. I want to get my hands on new MetroPCS as my last phone was way too old and wanted to know whether MetroPCS open near me or not.
There are many offers on the internet.
But I'm from Ukraine and would like to know if it can be unlocked for use with other carriers?
thankx
Any Metro phone is. Pay bill for three months run unlock app in stock rom
Is there anyway around that? What about kernel, rom, fastboot, adb, or apps?
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Any Metro phone is. Pay bill for three months run unlock app in stock rom
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Any Metro phone is. Pay bill for three months run unlock app in stock rom
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Metrobytmobile is 180 days (6months approximately) of service not 3 months.
I switched to metro this month and just got the phone. I ran the app and it approved the unlocked and went through the process. I tried another sim I had and it picked up ATT. not sure why it approved it but it did.
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I switched to metro this month and just got the phone. I ran the app and it approved the unlocked and went through the process. I tried another sim I had and it picked up ATT. not sure why it approved it but it did.
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Nice. That's pretty lucky. Tried it on my phone that's 90days in and no luck.
Might work for network unlocking
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