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Can AT&T Gear S2 be activated on Verizon?

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.....

G935T Unlocked and Running ATT

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?

stifilz said:
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.

pro_b said:
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.

eroracing said:
So does everything work perfectly on the AT&T network.... Mainly LTE?
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yup. no issues

Vaygr said:
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

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

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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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Quickvic30 said:
Oh great.......the S7 edge U model still hasn't even received​ Nougat.......
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Maybe it's a good idea. Samsung is running around trying to appease every carrier out there before doing U updates. When everything is U, then there's just one update point.

Network Unlock T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U ?

I'm seeking the best and a official way to Network/Service unlock my (T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U) ??? I know it's a new device and I've already used up my 2 request for the year, so calling T-Mobile to Request the Unlock isn't gonna happen for those two reasons alone..
I'm inquiring about any other real working methods?

I got my S8+ from Samsung (T-Mo version) and when I opened the T-Mo unlock app, it said it was already permanently unlocked. I was really surprised.

preilly44 said:
I got my S8+ from Samsung (T-Mo version) and when I opened the T-Mo unlock app, it said it was already permanently unlocked. I was really surprised.
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You're lucky, mine says locked

RMXO said:
You're lucky, mine says locked
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Odd, my wife got hers from Samsung as well (she got an S8) and it is locked as well. When I look at the unlock history, it shows the unlock history of my old V20. Is it possible my phone isn't unlocked and it still sees my unlocked V20? I used a new sim card that came with the S8+.

Are they all unlocked maybe? 955U?
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The g950u and g955u are unlocked. I have the 955u and my wife the 950u... I love it
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preilly44 said:
Odd, my wife got hers from Samsung as well (she got an S8) and it is locked as well. When I look at the unlock history, it shows the unlock history of my old V20. Is it possible my phone isn't unlocked and it still sees my unlocked V20? I used a new sim card that came with the S8+.
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Did she use Samsung finance, Credit card, or PayPal?

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Did she use Samsung finance, Credit card, or PayPal?
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My wife paid with the same credit card I paid for mine with. Very strange.

I also would like to know if there's a solution to this. I bought the S8+ from T-Mobile but i also just used my last unlock available for the year so i'd like to know if there another way to unlock it.

My Samsung.com S8+ is also locked.
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My Samsung.com S8+ is also locked.
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Keep us posted on how the unlocking process goes

This is crazy. I called tmobile and first the rep told me there's a balace on the phone. I bought it at Samsung.com and paid in full. Then she told me the phone is not a t-mobile phone.
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tengtengvn said:
This is crazy. I called tmobile and first the rep told me there's a balace on the phone. I bought it at Samsung.com and paid in full. Then she told me the phone is not a t-mobile phone.
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Wow, thats sad. How did you pay for it on samsung.com?

I had to call TMO and request an unlock for the Device Unlock app. I got the approval within 10 min. Now I have a fully unlocked Samsung S8+

There's plenty of unlocking services online, u just have to pay the price, but if your phone is truly a g955u it should be unlocked already, do you have tmo bloat on your phone? Most likey you bought a tmo phone on the Samsung site vs buying the g955u model which comes unlocked

Called Samsung and they said to call t-mobile. Oh well, this is going to be fun.
It's an U but it's t-mobile branded bought from Samsung.com. I paid full price for it. No way in hell I'm gonna pay to unlock it.
I've been on here long enough. What make you think I don't know which phone I have?
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tengtengvn said:
Called Samsung and they said to call t-mobile. Oh well, this is going to be fun.
It's an U but it's t-mobile branded bought from Samsung.com. I paid full price for it. No way in hell I'm gonna pay to unlock it.
I've been on here long enough. What make you think I don't know which phone I have?
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He is just going off the old naming convention when only the unlocked version had a U after the numbers.
Heres the new names for 2017.
Unreleased unlocked version
SM-G955UZKAXAA
T-Mobile
SM-G950UZKATMB
Verizon
SM-G950UZKAVZW
Sprint
SM-G950UZKASPR
AT&T
SM-G950UZKAATT

tengtengvn said:
Called Samsung and they said to call t-mobile. Oh well, this is going to be fun.
It's an U but it's t-mobile branded bought from Samsung.com. I paid full price for it. No way in hell I'm gonna pay to unlock it.
I've been on here long enough. What make you think I don't know which phone I have?
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Just saying don't get offended, but I'm pretty sure u bought the SM-G955UZKATMB which isn't an unlocked phone. The unlocked model is yet to be released. But they said it's coming out in may
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If unlocking is that important for you without paying, maybe you should return for now and wait until they sell the real "unlocked" model or better yet buy the f model! If I had tmo I wouldve in a heart beat but not so compatible with att volte

Well, we all see how they treated the S7 edge US unlocked version. It still hasn't got Nougat yet.
The international F version doesn't have wifi calling for t-mobile. Wifi calling is great feature to have foe international traveller. Also, warranty will be an issue as well.
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tengtengvn said:
Well, we all see how they treated the S7 edge US unlocked version. It still hasn't got Nougat yet.
The international F version doesn't have wifi calling for t-mobile. Wifi calling is great feature to have foe international traveller. Also, warranty will be an issue as well.
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Oh gotcha didn't know it was missing wifi calling and yes s7 unlocked is pathetic with the updates
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I saw b&h s8 comes with 1 year warranty though!