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[Q] OEM Bootloader unlocked ?

Will tmo G5 have OEM Bootloader unlocked as it was for previous G4 and V10 ?
I hope Yes

wolfgart said:
Will tmo G5 have OEM Bootloader unlocked as it was for previous G4 and V10 ?
I hope Yes
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I'm a few days from returning my S7, and will likely hang out on my S4 til the end of the month, and keep an eye on this phone (or, re-buy an S7 is BL is ever unlocked..)
So I *really* hope so, but we'll see..

T-mobile already knows about this
Listen. TMobile already created ads for this LG phone, and I will bet you they already know whether or not the G5 has a locked Bootloader. We need someone at TMobile to discreetly let us all know.

igotroot said:
Listen. TMobile already created ads for this LG phone, and I will bet you they already know whether or not the G5 has a locked Bootloader. We need someone at TMobile to discreetly let us all know.
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do you know someone in tmo ?

wolfgart said:
do you know someone in tmo ?
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No. I wish.

I can't believe how empty this post is

igotroot said:
I can't believe how empty this post is
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i only hope that is so empty because is clarified that tmo it doesn't lock LG bootloaders anymore

coyttl said:
I'm a few days from returning my S7, and will likely hang out on my S4 til the end of the month, and keep an eye on this phone (or, re-buy an S7 is BL is ever unlocked..)
So I *really* hope so, but we'll see..
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I returned mine a week ago. Worrying for this phone.

gamepr said:
I returned mine a week ago. Worrying for this phone.
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are you waiting for tmo variant ?

Yes. Going to get the tmobile version.
Not sure if the intl version will be bootloader unlocked either.

T-Mobile LG G5
I just spoke to tech support through T-Mobile. The LG G5 will indeed be a locked bootloader! They said it's not the carriers choice. Tech support through LG says it's the carriers option. Of course the same she said he said game that has been played out in the past with previous phones. I was told that like in the past with the G4, people will have to wait to see if the company comes out with an unlock option down the road. I'm heartbroken....what to do what to do....

75chunkymonkey said:
I just spoke to tech support through T-Mobile. The LG G5 will indeed be a locked bootloader! They said it's not the carriers choice. Tech support through LG says it's the carriers option. Of course the same she said he said game that has been played out in the past with previous phones. I was told that like in the past with the G4, people will have to wait to see if the company comes out with an unlock option down the road. I'm heartbroken....what to do what to do....
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that girl from support is not informed ehehheeh
Trust of me. TMO G5 will be like previous LG Devices

wolfgart said:
that girl from support is not informed ehehheeh
Trust of me. TMO G5 will be like previous LG Devices
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I hope so...but the "guy" seemed pretty sure of what he was talking about. But, people are known to be wrong. I'm gonna hold on to the little hope I have left.
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Oh, and as a side note...I wasn't speaking to customer service. I actually spoke to the tech support who in returned spoke to their tech support...

gamepr said:
I returned mine a week ago. Worrying for this phone.
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I took mine back today, wasn't charged the restocking fee - the associate was nice guy. But, I'll either keep an eye on the S7 here, or take a closer look at the G5.

wolfgart said:
i only hope that is so empty because is clarified that tmo it doesn't lock LG bootloaders anymore
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Well LG at least made the G4 bootloader unlocked in lieu of a warranty. Hopefully they will do the same with the G5.
Worried about a warranty? Don't be...just get insurance on the phone.

igotroot said:
Well LG at least made the G4 bootloader unlocked in lieu of a warranty. Hopefully they will do the same with the G5.
Worried about a warranty? Don't be...just get insurance on the phone.
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which variant you will buy ?

wolfgart said:
which variant you will buy ?
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Well, to be honest the T-Mobile one. Why? Because I actually do have use for their WiFi calling. Yes I could buy let's say an international one if available, but I don't know if Marshmallow or N has native WiFi calling that will work with T-Mobile’s band 12 etc..
I could just actually use my Google Voice # or Google Hangout, but I get calls from landlines as well, not just wireless owners.
Now, Sprint made a deal with Google the integrate a cellphone's Sprint # as a Google Voice number. That's a great option...... But no such arrangements exist between TMobile and Google.

igotroot said:
I could just actually use my Google Voice # or Google Hangout, but I get calls from landlines as well, not just wireless owners.
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Not sure why this is an issue? I get land-line calls and mobile calls on my Google # all the time, on my TMob phone...

coyttl said:
Not sure why this is an issue? I get land-line calls and mobile calls on my Google # all the time, on my TMob phone...
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Yes, but people will have to call you on your Google Voice phone number. I'm concerned with getting phone calls on my regular T-Mobile subscriber phone number.
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OHHHHH I could just use call forwarding to my GV # in the event of no answer on my regular #! Hmmmm.

igotroot said:
Yes, but people will have to call you on your Google Voice phone number. I'm concerned with getting phone calls on my regular T-Mobile subscriber phone number.
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Oh, I get calls with both.
When someone calls my google voice number, it appears on my phone with their normal caller-id information, but underneath is a small 'Forwarded'. The small 'forwarded' is the clue I use to know which number they called me at.

Will this phone ever be on other networks besides verizon?

Will other networks ever get this phone ?

I bought mine directly from the Google Store and I am currently using on Tmobile.

I have also read of users buying from Google and activating on Sprint.

I'm on Sprint and bought directly from Google. The Sprint store didn't have the micro SIM or whatever this phone takes, so I had to buy one from best buy. The people that work at the Sprint store are really stupid, so don't bother having them activate it for you. Youre better off calling them and actually talking to someone or doing a live chat online. Trying to activate it yourself on their website doesn't work either

pgag said:
Will other networks ever get this phone ?
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What kind of question is this? I hope you mean will the Pixel ever be branded by another carrier not if other networks will "ever get this phone". What exactly is the point of this question?
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FernBch said:
I have also read of users buying from Google and activating on Sprint.
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It's absurd. I'm on Project Fi and I have Sprint, T-Mobile and US Celluar all active. The OP clearly has asked the wrong question.

bought mine directly from Google, activated on Verizon, then changed to Metro PCS about a week later.

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Will other networks ever get this phone ?
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Lol big face palm! This is a factory unlocked device from Google meaning you can use it on any network as you please. Verizon on the other hand is the only carrier that's selling it as they have an agreement.

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Will other networks ever get this phone ?
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Bought mine from the google store. Currently on Straight Talk

What he is talking about us carrier carried. You have to remember that less then one percent of people buy their devices outside of their carrier. Most won't buy a device if the carrier doesn't carry it.

I think they work on any US carrier. I bought Verizon model and have used exclusively on T-Mobile with excellent results

mrpickem said:
I think they work on any US carrier. I bought Verizon model and have used exclusively on T-Mobile with excellent results
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The only real diff is that the CDMA have to have the CDMA telephony files and programs that are not open source. These things can only be done by the carrier as they are each very different.

Hope whoever got it from Google and is on T-Mobile is taking advantage of the T-Mobile pixel promo...

The Verizon model is sim unlocked. I use mine on at&t go.

He's probably asking whether the carriers will have it on plan contracts for lower upfront prices.

zelendel said:
What he is talking about us carrier carried. You have to remember that less then one percent of people buy their devices outside of their carrier. Most won't buy a device if the carrier doesn't carry it.
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That's exactly what he meant. Thanks for being the reasonable one, as always!

pixel_junkie said:
Hope whoever got it from Google and is on T-Mobile is taking advantage of the T-Mobile pixel promo...
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Dude, you rock, thank you. I'm calling about this today.
:good:

twiztidmn said:
bought mine directly from Google, activated on Verizon, then changed to Metro PCS about a week later.
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do you be having slow 4g lte speeds around your area? [metropcs]
i do and im in a strong spot and they swap out sim cards but no luck

Looking for s8 plus with unlocked bootloader.

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

njdan30 said:
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

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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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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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.

Does the unlocked version support Sprint?

If you get the unlocked version from HTC's website, does it support Sprint, or will they have different radios? I tweeted HTC and they said that the unlocked version will NOT support Sprint.... But if you look on there website at the radios then I don't see an issue, they are the same as the unlocked version.
Here is a link to the website for the radios.
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/buy/#!color=black
And the unlocked radios:
http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-u11-unlocked/
I also asked if I were to get the Sprint version would that support all other carriers (ie. AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), I did not get a response from HTC.
I will say this would be absolutely ridiculous if the Sprint version is dumb down and doesn't support the rest of the world. I honestly would think about switching if this were the case. I just want to be on a GSM carrier that I don't have to worry about "if my phone will work" on this network. Annoying.
BTW I say this because I travel a lot, so having 1 phone that works everywhere would be the best thing in the world.

MrT246007 said:
If you get the unlocked version from HTC's website, does it support Sprint, or will they have different radios? I tweeted HTC and they said that the unlocked version will NOT support Sprint.... But if you look on there website at the radios then I don't see an issue, they are the same as the unlocked version.
Here is a link to the website for the radios.
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u11/buy/#!color=black
And the unlocked radios:
http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-u11-unlocked/
I also asked if I were to get the Sprint version would that support all other carriers (ie. AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), I did not get a response from HTC.
I will say this would be absolutely ridiculous if the Sprint version is dumb down and doesn't support the rest of the world. I honestly would think about switching if this were the case. I just want to be on a GSM carrier that I don't have to worry about "if my phone will work" on this network. Annoying.
BTW I say this because I travel a lot, so having 1 phone that works everywhere would be the best thing in the world.
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out of the box, the Unlocked ROM would not support Sprint, but the hardware is the same between the unlocked & sprint, so technically you could flash the Sprint ROM on the unlocked model. The problem is the unlocked IMEI would not be whitelisted. As far as the Sprint model supporting the GSM carriers...yes it would, provided the sim was unlocked...or you could flash the unlocked ROM.

OMJ said:
out of the box, the Unlocked ROM would not support Sprint, but the hardware is the same between the unlocked & sprint, so technically you could flash the Sprint ROM on the unlocked model. The problem is the unlocked IMEI would not be whitelisted. As far as the Sprint model supporting the GSM carriers...yes it would, provided the sim was unlocked...or you could flash the unlocked ROM.
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OMFG THANK YOU! This makes way more sense now. I have been all over the Internet looking for an answer. Well at least I know the actual hardware is the same.
I feel like having to deal with hoping that Sprint will support the unlocked devices IMEI wpuld be worse then buying the Sprint flavor.
So I have 2 easy options then.
1. Buy it from Sprint at full price and do not extend my contact. Then have them unlock it which they can't say no to if I have no obligation to them.
2. Buy it from HTC but in the Sprint version. But I have to figure out if it is unlocked. I think it is. It looks like it is on there website.
Man I hate how buying phones and carrier plans work in the US. I wish we would go to an overseas model, and almost every phone is unlocked. Then you just decided what service you want yourself. So easy to just walk in a store and get service with whatever phone you want.

MrT246007 said:
OMFG THANK YOU! This makes way more sense now. I have been all over the Internet looking for an answer. Well at least I know the actual hardware is the same.
I feel like having to deal with hoping that Sprint will support the unlocked devices IMEI wpuld be worse then buying the Sprint flavor.
So I have 2 easy options then.
1. Buy it from Sprint at full price and do not extend my contact. Then have them unlock it which they can't say no to if I have no obligation to them.
2. Buy it from HTC but in the Sprint version. But I have to figure out if it is unlocked. I think it is. It looks like it is on there website.
Man I hate how buying phones and carrier plans work in the US. I wish we would go to an overseas model, and almost every phone is unlocked. Then you just decided what service you want yourself. So easy to just walk in a store and get service with whatever phone you want.
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you can unlock the SIM yourself quite easily same method as HTC Bolt/10/M9/A9 etc... https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-one-m9/general/nv-unlock-sim-t3314755

OMJ said:
you can unlock the SIM yourself quite easily same method as HTC Bolt/10/M9/A9 etc... https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-one-m9/general/nv-unlock-sim-t3314755
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Ah that is very handy, I might look into doing that. Thank You.
However, I do think I am going to purchase the phone at full price anyway as that is what I was planning on doing, but this is good to know. At least the hardware is the same and I wont be locked down by Sprint. I should just buy it direct from HTC I think.

MrT246007 said:
Ah that is very handy, I might look into doing that. Thank You.
However, I do think I am going to purchase the phone at full price anyway as that is what I was planning on doing, but this is good to know. At least the hardware is the same and I wont be locked down by Sprint. I should just buy it direct from HTC I think.
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Yeah, it is cheaper to buy from HTC at full price especially with the $50 off code.. Plus you could make interest free payments via PayPal credit if you wanted to
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OMJ said:
Yeah, it is cheaper to buy from HTC at full price especially with the $50 off code.. Plus you could make interest free payments via PayPal credit if you wanted to
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Ya I was thinking the same thing. But its weird on HTC's website if you select the Sprint version it doesn't have the color black. But if you go to sprint they do..... facepalm.
Also I spoke with Sprint yesterday to see if they would tell me if the unlocked one works, and they refused to even check. They wanted the MEID of the device, which I don't have, and I told them I don't have it until I buy the phone online and have it shipped to me. So this is annoying.
Also I just ran across this article on Android Central that the Verizon version dose not have CDMA radios. Now that makes me wonder about the Sprint version.
https://www.androidcentral.com/us-u...-support-verizons-cdma-network-and-thats-okay

MrT246007 said:
Ya I was thinking the same thing. But its weird on HTC's website if you select the Sprint version it doesn't have the color black. But if you go to sprint they do..... facepalm.
Also I spoke with Sprint yesterday to see if they would tell me if the unlocked one works, and they refused to even check. They wanted the MEID of the device, which I don't have, and I told them I don't have it until I buy the phone online and have it shipped to me. So this is annoying.
Also I just ran across this article on Android Central that the Verizon version dose not have CDMA radios. Now that makes me wonder about the Sprint version.
https://www.androidcentral.com/us-u...-support-verizons-cdma-network-and-thats-okay
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Sprint still has CDMA ?
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Sprint still has CDMA
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I swear this is a headache. Just go to Sprint and buy the dang thing, then either unlock it myself or have them do it. Just have to suck up the extra $50.

MrT246007 said:
I swear this is a headache. Just go to Sprint and buy the dang thing, then either unlock it myself or have them do it. Just have to suck up the extra $50.
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at least pre-ordering via Sprint will get u 2 free Amazon Echo dots ($100 value)

OMJ said:
at least pre-ordering via Sprint will get u 2 free Amazon Echo dots ($100 value)
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Ya I guess you are right on that. I don't even want the things, I suppose I could just sell them. But I know myself and i am bad a selling electronics even if I don't want them.
Oh and went to Sprint's website today and I could not even click on the HTC U 11. I hope they didn't stop pre-orders. Or I could just till the device comes out I suppose.

If I buy the Sprint version from HTC. Can I still have Sprint unlock it?

realbananA said:
If I buy the Sprint version from HTC. Can I still have Sprint unlock it?
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last time I checked the device had to be active for 3 months before they would unlock, but not sure if anything has changed....but like I said earlier, it's not difficult to unlock yourself

MrT246007 said:
Ya I guess you are right on that. I don't even want the things, I suppose I could just sell them. But I know myself and i am bad a selling electronics even if I don't want them.
Oh and went to Sprint's website today and I could not even click on the HTC U 11. I hope they didn't stop pre-orders. Or I could just till the device comes out I suppose.
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http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/phone_details.jsp?deviceSKUId=112100103

OMJ said:
http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/phone_details.jsp?deviceSKUId=112100103
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I know I'm excited

ticklemepinks said:
I know I'm excited
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Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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OMJ said:
Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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Really ?

OMJ said:
Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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care to explain?

OMJ said:
Hearing rumors of other versions being delayed, let's hope Sprint isn't
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Thank you for the link. Probably my Ad Block or something.
And ya where are these rumors from?

Lock-N-Load said:
care to explain?
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just rumors from around here..though @mammothjojo88 got the same response from HTC customer service
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chesstopher said:
Pre-ordered mine today and haven't received any sort of confirmation email from HTC. I also got 2-day shipping...we'll see if that makes any difference as to when it will :fingers-crossed:show up. :fingers-crossed:
Edit: Cancelled my pre-order and confirmed with 2 people on the support staff that they will not be shipping until mid-month.
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over the pond:
Freak07 said:
Hey guys. Kinda bad news. HTC (Germany) just told me after telling me this morning my unit will ship today that it will ship on the 8th of June.
I asked why they didn’t contact me and sent me an email telling me it is delayed. They just told I am expected to contact them in order to know my shipping date. A bit ridiculous.
I sincerely hope they don’t have hardware issues.
Well if it’s the same as with my pixel xl then we all have to wait because HTC cant keep its production up with the demand.
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OEM UNLOCK option missing

I need to know if the SM-986U1 bootloader is un-lockable. I bought this phone new, factory unlocked. Activated service with Boost Mobile and everything works great but the (allow OEM unlock) option in developer mode is missing. Can someone please help?

it's not unlockable without paid service

What do you mean by paid service?
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The U and U1 models do not have/allow OEM unlock feature.

yungzoe0624 said:
What do you mean by paid service?
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Meaning exactly what I said lol

elliwigy said:
Meaning exactly what I said lol
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Can you point me to the right direction to get my bootloader unlocked on my note 20 ultra from Verizon I wonder how much it is

dr71399 said:
Can you point me to the right direction to get my bootloader unlocked on my note 20 ultra from Verizon I wonder how much it is
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https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/tk.zwander.galaxyunlock i heard it costs 150 USD

Anyone have any intel on who's doing the unlocking? I don't want to allow the Red Army a backdoor into my phone

I must've done some misreading when I decided to order this phone. I thought I saw that it had an unlocked bootloader and now I'm seeing different since it came in the mail today... I'm hoping the thing to unlock it isn't a huge pain in the behind or I'm sending this crap back.

warriorvibhu said:
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/tk.zwander.galaxyunlock i heard it costs 150 USD
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u heard wrong

3dux said:
I must've done some misreading when I decided to order this phone. I thought I saw that it had an unlocked bootloader and now I'm seeing different since it came in the mail today... I'm hoping the thing to unlock it isn't a huge pain in the behind or I'm sending this crap back.
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most likely you misunderstood samsungs or whoevers terminology that u ordered from.. they likely listed it as "unlocked" but didnt specify as beimg sim/carrier unlocked.
no phones ever come BL unlocked. youre better off searching xda for that info next time then u are going off what u read online or by ev3n asking employees cuz they also dont know what theyre talking about 99% if the time

tomplatz said:
Anyone have any intel on who's doing the unlocking? I don't want to allow the Red Army a backdoor into my phone
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its not allowed to be discussed on xda.. if u have any concerns then i wouldnt bother lol

elliwigy said:
u heard wrong
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awesome then do post the correct information just saying I heard wrong doesn't help.

warriorvibhu said:
awesome then do post the correct information just saying I heard wrong doesn't help.
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paid services are not allowed on xda

3dux said:
I must've done some misreading when I decided to order this phone.
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One hell of understatement. ?
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Wonder those that have had the USA U or U1 models bootloader unlocked finally achieved being able to use dual sim functionality or not?

Wonder those that have had the USA U or U1 models bootloader unlocked finally achieved being able to use dual sim functionality or not?
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I think they will need to flash a firmware from a region that supports it, otherwise we are also limited by hardware in North America. The sim tray is designed to not allow two Sims.

warriorvibhu said:
I think they will need to flash a firmware from a region that supports it, otherwise we are also limited by hardware in North America. The sim tray is designed to not allow two Sims.
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Indeed. Since just unlocking the BL would be the first step ( major ). The ATT and perhaps Verizon ones have dual imei on boxes incase you weren't aware and the general consensus appears to be that they do posses the HW but are crippled by the software that prevents eSim functionality.

Limeybastard said:
Indeed. Since just unlocking the BL would be the first step ( major ). The ATT and perhaps Verizon ones have dual imei on boxes incase you weren't aware and the general consensus appears to be that they do posses the HW but are crippled by the software that prevents eSim functionality.
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You are right, I am aware. One thing that you should know is that there can only be one sim in NA (North America) variants. The two IMEIs are there coz one is for e-Sim. Now this e-Sim capability is crippled by using software.

warriorvibhu said:
You are right, I am aware. One thing that you should know is that there can only be one sim in NA (North America) variants. The two IMEIs are there coz one is for e-Sim. Now this e-Sim capability is crippled by using software.
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Yeah that's what I said. Lawd have mercy ???

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Yeah that's what I said. Lawd have mercy ???
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LOL my bad my sleepy head was trying to help some one flash beta on a live chat at the time and somehow I didn't read esim, probably just read it as sim.
To be honest I really want that functionality and one of the reasons I bought it unlocked was for esim. I ordered OnLine and when it arrived I was disappointed to see only one imei Samsung no where said they will disable the capability and sell it so frustrating.