So as I am sure many of you know if you bought the Pixel directly through Verizon, that the newest os is not rootable. I wanted to know that if I sold it and bought an unlocked version from Google if my Verizon sim card would still work and allow me to be able to root the device. Thanks for any help in advance!!
Jubbard said:
So as I am sure many of you know if you bought the Pixel directly through Verizon, that the newest os is not rootable. I wanted to know that if I sold it and bought an unlocked version from Google if my Verizon sim card would still work and allow me to be able to root the device. Thanks for any help in advance!!
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Yes it will work. I did the exact same thing. Sim doesn't matter
mac796 said:
Yes it will work. I did the exact same thing. Sim doesn't matter
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Awesome! And do all of the features like lte and data and stuff work?
Jubbard said:
Awesome! And do all of the features like lte and data and stuff work?
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Yes everything works except android pay and maybe some banking apps. Not a big deal for me, I don't use them. There might be some work arounds for them to work.
Everything is the same until you root it....then android pay, pokemon, chasebank, ect wont work
mac796 said:
Yes everything works except android pay and maybe some banking apps. Not a big deal for me, I don't use them. There might be some work arounds for them to work.
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Awesome thanks for the help
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Hey all
I cannot get my google wallet to work with NFC at our local stores. The NFC seems to be working on my phone when i send stuff to my computer. But at the register it does not work at all. anyone have any suggestions on how to get this to work? I have 300 bcks i wanna spend lol..
Thanks
Ok so after some research I have concluded that its because i have Verizon. Is there a workaround for this?
Please help me figure this out lol
Thanks guys
davidjmorin said:
Ok so after some research I have concluded that its because i have Verizon. Is there a workaround for this?
Please help me figure this out lol
Thanks guys
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Unfortunately no. It would be nice if VZW didn't block stuff like this but they went with ISIS wallet now called softcard instead of Google wallet
From my CM11 S3
I used it at a vending machine yesterday... I worked just fine.
jhssal said:
I used it at a vending machine yesterday... I worked just fine.
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While comments are always appreciated what variant do you have and what rom are you running? That always make a big difference
ShapesBlue said:
While comments are always appreciated what variant do you have and what rom are you running? That always make a big difference
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I have GS3 on Verizon. Kitkat rooted Superlite Rom.I think GW "tap and pay" only works with Kitkat.
I am also on a rooted S3 with the BlissStalk rom. Kitkat 4.4.4
Mine does not work at all at tap to pay sites.. works fine trans files though. Care to share how you got it to work?
davidjmorin said:
I am also on a rooted S3 with the BlissStalk rom. Kitkat 4.4.4
Mine does not work at all at tap to pay sites.. works fine trans files though. Care to share how you got it to work?
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I heard it won't work with AOSP based roms... only with TW Kitkat.
I currently have an S-Off and rooted M8 running the latest FluentRom for Verizon.
Since the M8 is a "global phone", can I buy a European sim once I get over there, pop it in, and be good to go?
Yes, you can. However, i used to use the ViperRom not the one you mentioned. and it worked fine.
Mhmm that's good to know. Thanks!
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MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
Mhmm that's good to know. Thanks!
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Fluent ROM will work fine too.
Although use w.e ROM suits you best, but don't change just because someone else says they like another ROM better, you be the judge, it's your phone!
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Fluent ROM will work fine too.
Although use w.e ROM suits you best, but don't change just because someone else says they like another ROM better, you be the judge, it's your phone!
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Haha good to know!
I wasn't sure if things for overseas get pulled from roms since obviously Verizon is here in the states.
MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
Haha good to know!
I wasn't sure if things for overseas get pulled from roms since obviously Verizon is here in the states.
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Fluent ROM v1.1.3 is based off the China S-ROM
v2.0 is based off the International ROM
and v4.0 is a Sprint port.
you will be happy.
I suggest you flash v2.0
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Fluent ROM v1.1.3 is based off the China S-ROM
v2.0 is based off the International ROM
and v4.0 is a Sprint port.
you will be happy.
I suggest you flash v2.0
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I am rocking v2.0 so I guess I am good to go!
Will I have to change the APN's once I get over there?
MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
I am rocking v2.0 so I guess I am good to go!
Will I have to change the APN's once I get over there?
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Since you will be on a different carrier I would say yes.
What network and where are you going, I can try and edit a file for you now so that you can just flash it and hopefully you will get the network.
Even though ROMs are multicarrier, they don't support ALL carriers, so I may need to make a few changes to get you data. but I am here for you, as a friend to help. If my ROM turns out to not work well for you, I will help you get set up on another ROM. I don't fight for users. :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
- this thread should help us out.
However, I feel you should be able to pop that SIM card in and just need to edit the APN and you are good. to. go.
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Since you will be on a different carrier I would say yes.
What network and where are you going, I can try and edit a file for you now so that you can just flash it and hopefully you will get the network.
Even though ROMs are multicarrier, they don't support ALL carriers, so I may need to make a few changes to get you data. but I am here for you, as a friend to help. If my ROM turns out to not work well for you, I will help you get set up on another ROM. I don't fight for users. :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
- this thread should help us out.
However, I feel you should be able to pop that SIM card in and just need to edit the APN and you are good. to. go.
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I appreciate it!
I will be in Germany but no idea what carrier I will be on. I figured once I got over there, I would just buy a cheap sim card but will let you know more the closer it gets.
Bump! I'm running stock, S-off and rooted 5.0.1. I'm headed to Germany in a few days--can i just take any SIM and pop it in the phone when i get over there? Thanks!
chris98891 said:
Bump! I'm running stock, S-off and rooted 5.0.1. I'm headed to Germany in a few days--can i just take any SIM and pop it in the phone when i get over there? Thanks!
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Ended up selling my M8 before I went to Europe but it worked fine with my S6. Just had to change the APN to whatever your new carrier/sim is.
MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
Ended up selling my M8 before I went to Europe but it worked fine with my S6. Just had to change the APN to whatever your new carrier/sim is.
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Awesome. Thanks for the reply!!
Great. Root/TWRP/all that comes with it is out for the LG V20... H918
but anyone have news, or better, ever try to root the Canadian Version ? (H915)
I'm SOOOO frustrated with Mobile Manufacturer. All I want is a powerfull phone, with the possibility to add storage (sdcard), change the damm battery and the possibility to install custom roms.
But it seems the word out there these days is to avoid those 3 things as much as possible... ARG!!!
Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
Any news on LG-H915?
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Also waiting! Had a Note 7 and G5 canadian No Roots for them either!
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Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
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Emilius said:
Any news on LG-H915?
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me2151 said:
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesn't have service. I do not recommend trying it
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man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
AllGamer said:
man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
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Unsure of who you mean?
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Unsure of who you mean?
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sorry my bad,
I went back, re-read all the H915 and it was actually you and 2 other guys talking about it, so NVM
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I just remember there was someone on here who had the H915 and was on AT&T. Not entirely sure why there would be two different models - but at least the vast majority seem to be H910.
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The method does work on the h915 but i am unsure of the status on his service. One of the devs owns this device.
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
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Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
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Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
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Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
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That's very unfortunate he hasn't been on for 2 days. I would test myself, but this is my daily driver, and I have no dev experience to debug issues that may araise.
Thank you for figuring out how to root, and unlock the BL regardless.
We hope the Dev of the h915 gets back online to provide us any updates on the progress to unlock the BL and root this model. It would be very nice to get them get them ready before Christmas day... but well, I guess we are gonna have to wait a bit longer. I know that most of us promise a nice donation if we get there anytime soon. This won't be forgotten for sure.
While root is nice and this is my first device I've used that doesnt have root remember to weigh the pros and cons. With no current method to revert you may lose out on any future otas and be stuck forever on your current android version. Personally I am in no rush although i am curious about it working for the 915. If there ever is a revert method i would be more inclined to try rooting
i actually find it a positive thing to stay in a known good version of android where things works.
I've noticed with each never version of android, things keeps getting locked down more and more.
I never went for Apple because of its lock down policy, and now Google is slowly becoming another Apple, trying to lock down the phones so people have no freedom of choice to tinkle around with their ROM, just all in the name of keeping Dev happy, because they claim when user has too much power, then their work is not safe. (by that they mean they can't milk money dry to the end users, if end users have the ability to hack)
I have full ODIN firmware with build G955U1UEU1AQDC for AT&T SM-G955U1 model. Question is: what provider is this phone from and do anybody need this firmware ?
If you do i will post it later today.
Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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Thats for the ACG Cspire
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g955u1ueu1aqdc-galaxy-s8-plus-acg-cspire/
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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so i should stay on Canadian xac?
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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Yes, Stay Put for the moment. I think I found the XAA Version. I am installing it on my AT&T S8+ now using Prince's Odin I will upload it soon if it works.
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yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
unitz0mbie said:
yea i found it too, downloading too. let me know how it works and ill flash right after
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yes its working I uploaded it. feel free to download from my google drive
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
Kjc99 said:
Just received a 955 U1 as well does anyone know if this is root able since it has an unlocked bootloader?
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It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
ShrekOpher said:
It's carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Still not root and most likely won't ever get root+twrp for it.
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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Did last year's snapdragon S7 ever get root? I'm not used to this because all previous Galaxy phones were international, but my carrier is selling the U1 model this time around and not "F" varients... Im not holding my breathe for custom recovery/roms bit would be nice to use titanium backup and ad away...
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The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
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The S7 got what we called ENGBOOT root. Which was not really full functioning root. It required you to flash a Samsung created engineering kernel, that is purposely unstable, but is designed to help Samsung repair shops fix corrupt devices.
With some tweaking root was achieved, but the bootloader stayed locked. And the performance was so degraded by the engineering kernel MOST people went back to stock and never used root.
Sadly rooting and ROMing most phones is going away. Especially now that Google is providing an easy way for developers to turn off access to an app if the user is rooted. Right now even if you have root you can't use Netflix, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, among many others.
If you want root still I'd look at a 1+ or the Essential phone or the international model if this phone. Otherwise you are probably out of luck.
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Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
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Since you have been so helpful at crushing my root dreams lol j/k.. Is there a way to get what I'm looking for i.e.
Ad-less youtube
Ad-away
And maybe a way to freeze/uninstall apps
All without being rooted?
Its been a long time since I had a stock phone and the freaking advertisements have gone wild... Thanks I appreciate it
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Yes.
I have been using AdClear for a while now and it works great including in YouTube. The development team has an xda thread that has the downloads and a bunch of great info. Just search xda.
I use BK Package Disabler to freeze apps. It lets you freeze individual processes in apps as well which is great for blocking only certain features of apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
For making a back to restore I actually like Samsung's Smart Switch. Works great to backup your phone to a computer.
Also in Developer settings you can manually address your DPI, and over in the S8 International threads there is a list of about 40+ fonts that can be installed.
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Thanks appreciate it..
Galaxy S7 edge
I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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I have an s8 and s8+ unlocked on TMobile. Want to use on Optus in Australia and then when I return on AT&T. Optus uses band 28 which T-Mobile doesn't . In another thread someone suggeted flashing G950U1 XAA, is this the "plus" equivalent? Assume steps to flash same? Also is this the download: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U1/XAA/download/G955U1UEU1AQE3/171775/
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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You could flash the AT&T firmware and get what you need.
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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JeffATL said:
So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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So AT&T firmware has advantage over this? Will it matter that it has AT&T firmware using on OPTUS Australia?
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One of the phones I may try to sell when over there, though the buyer will have to get his own USB adapter
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
hey guys..
is anyone root the device..? g955u is compatible with this device..?
G955U1UEU1AQE3
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Yeah it has voice over LTE. And a few other things. Still gets great battery life and you can disable any att features you don't want.
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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Awesome. Will flash when I get a chance. Hopefully no issues on OPTUS.
This may seem like a stupid question, and I am assuming the answer is no, but does flashing an official firmware lock it to that carrier ?
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No as long as you sim unlock it first there should be no issues
i am thinking of getting this phone i just want to know if i will be able to Root it 1st i am USA Verizon i cant seem to find a clear answer in the forms
Thanks for any help
Dayliter said:
i am thinking of getting this phone i just want to know if i will be able to Root it 1st i am USA Verizon i cant seem to find a clear answer in the forms
Thanks for any help
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Depending what update is running I'm sure. Plus get the unlocked version that way you get all the features and minimal bloat
Dayliter said:
i am thinking of getting this phone i just want to know if i will be able to Root it 1st i am USA Verizon i cant seem to find a clear answer in the forms
Thanks for any help
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Depending what update is running I'm sure. Plus get the unlocked version that way you get all the features and minimal bloat
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Be aware that on VZW with the unlocked device you will not be able to use VoLTE, nor Wifi calling.
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Be aware that on VZW with the unlocked device you will not be able to use VoLTE, nor Wifi calling.
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VoLTE works fine on unlocked.
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VoLTE works fine on unlocked.
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Thanks for setting the record straight.