Bought the 3 on eBay from a seemingly reputable seller. Advertised as an unlocked device Received yesterday. Updated immediately to q beta. OEM unlock switch is not usable. Just greyed out. Is it because I'm on q or because they sold me an unlocked Verizon phone? Thanks
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jmtjr278 said:
Bought the 3 on eBay from a seemingly reputable seller. Advertised as an unlocked device Received yesterday. Updated immediately to q beta. OEM unlock switch is not usable. Just greyed out. Is it because I'm on q or because they sold me an unlocked Verizon phone? Thanks
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I'm on Q beta 4 and the OEM unlock switch works for me
jmtjr278 said:
Bought the 3 on eBay from a seemingly reputable seller. Advertised as an unlocked device Received yesterday. Updated immediately to q beta. OEM unlock switch is not usable. Just greyed out. Is it because I'm on q or because they sold me an unlocked Verizon phone? Thanks
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Pretty much guaranteed the seller sold you a carrier unlocked Verizon phone. Most people do not associate unlocked with bootloader unlocked.
sliding_billy said:
Pretty much guaranteed the seller sold you a carrier unlocked Verizon phone. Most people do not associate unlocked with bootloader unlocked.
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Exactly what I was thinking. I have already messaged the seller. Thanks for the input
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Pretty much guaranteed the seller sold you a carrier unlocked Verizon phone. Most people do not associate unlocked with bootloader unlocked.
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It says factory unlocked. My point of contention will be this is carrier unlocked but not factory unlocked.
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jmtjr278 said:
It says factory unlocked. My point of contention will be this is carrier unlocked but not factory unlocked.
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Check the first two digits of the IMEI. If it is 35 it is a VZ phone.
jmtjr278 said:
It says factory unlocked. My point of contention will be this is carrier unlocked but not factory unlocked.
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Good luck. Double check how Google words things on the Pixel sales page so you can go in armed.
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Check the first two digits of the IMEI. If it is 35 it is a VZ phone.
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It is
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TonikJDK said:
Check the first two digits of the IMEI. If it is 35 it is a VZ phone.
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What about to unlock the verizon device bootloader or another carrier? I bought one on ebay.
thierryrojas said:
What about to unlock the verizon device bootloader or another carrier? I bought one on ebay.
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If it is a VZ phone it is unlockable.
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If it is a VZ phone it is unlockable.
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Really? Why?
thierryrojas said:
Really? Why?
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All Verizon phones, including the Google phones are bootloader locked and are not unlockable. Verizon does not want to sell unlockable phones and has not done so for some time.
The only chance is if someone finds a hack to get it done. There are threads here where those efforts are talked about, there has not been my any real progress. If you want an unlockable bootloader you need to by the pure Google Store version.
TonikJDK said:
All Verizon phones, including the Google phones are bootloader locked and are not unlockable. Verizon does not want to sell unlockable phones and has not done so for some time.
The only chance is if someone finds a hack to get it done. There are threads here where those efforts are talked about, there has not been my any real progress. If you want an unlockable bootloader you need to by the pure Google Store version.
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Ohhhh thank you!!
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I think Samsung dropped the ball on this one..They should of follow HTC and done a universal world GS4 developer edtion with 64gb+SD card. With bootloader unlocked. And works with LTE ATT and Tmobile also..
who knows that might be in the tow too
Bootloader is always unlocked on Galaxy devices. Rooting is also really easy.
No need for Developer Edition.
MaKTaiL said:
Bootloader is always unlocked on Galaxy devices. Rooting is also really easy.
No need for Developer Edition.
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Developer Edition=get updates quicker than the carrier version+LTE bands for US customers on a global device.
MaKTaiL said:
Bootloader is always unlocked on Galaxy devices. Rooting is also really easy.
No need for Developer Edition.
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Engadget says bootloader is locked. Locked on Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon at the very least. Judging by how Sprint's GS4 has a locked bootloader, I'd be inclined to say that many, many more models are locked out of the box.
Root should be easy but I have a strong feeling that custom ROMs/kernels won't be nearly as easy.
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Engadget says bootloader is locked. Locked on Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon at the very least. Judging by how Sprint's GS4 has a locked bootloader, I'd be inclined to say that many, many more models are locked out of the box.
Root should be easy but I have a strong feeling that custom ROMs/kernels won't be nearly as easy.
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oh dear I hope that's not the case.
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beaver2233 said:
oh dear I hope that's not the case.
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I hope not. I need someone with an international i9500 or i9505 to post an image of their download mode text. If Write Protection is on, word needs to get out fast and devs need to jump on it because we will have a situation like the VZW GS3 on our hands.
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oh dear I hope that's not the case.
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It IS the case. Confirmed repeatedly. Maybe the international versions won't have locked bootloader.
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phositadc said:
It IS the case. Confirmed repeatedly. Maybe the international versions won't have locked bootloader.
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From reading the i9505 model is bootloader locked but the i9500 is unlocked.
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I purchased a OnePlus 7 Pro from tmobile. I already have it paid off and permanently unlocked. I can OEM unlock in developer settings my phone. Is there any way to convert the software to the unlocked model like we could do on the OnePlus 6T?
dkotoric said:
I purchased a OnePlus 7 Pro from tmobile. I already have it paid off and permanently unlocked. I can OEM unlock in developer settings my phone. Is there any way to convert the software to the unlocked model like we could do on the OnePlus 6T?
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Not till we have an msm tool
Or u receive your unlock bin
fullofhell said:
Not till we have an msm tool
Or u receive your unlock bin
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How long did it take to get the msm tool on op6t?
dkotoric said:
How long did it take to get the msm tool on op6t?
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Not long, week or two, then my theory is the patched_factory exe will work with it. Hence utilize the same exploit. We can still copy the same exe to every new msm tool version and it works so long as u erase your modemst1 and modemst2 partitions as they are your simlock...
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Not long, week or two, then my theory is the patched_factory exe will work with it. Hence utilize the same exploit. We can still copy the same exe to every new msm tool version and it works so long as u erase your modemst1 and modemst2 partitions as they are your simlock...
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ok cool
As of right now, it looks like the devs are still in the kitchen. I'm sure that everything will start coming out once things start to get completed.
dkotoric said:
I purchased a OnePlus 7 Pro from tmobile. I already have it paid off and permanently unlocked. I can OEM unlock in developer settings my phone. Is there any way to convert the software to the unlocked model like we could do on the OnePlus 6T?
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Last time it did take a few weeks and I bought a TMobile version as well. Getting alot of pish back on unlock so I'm returning and already ordered direct from OnePlus.
I should have learned my lesson last time but I NEEDED it on launch day lol. Id rather not deal with the software update process. ALSO it's 100$ cheaper or so after student discount and no tax
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Also if you paid off why didn't u go direct with OnePlus?
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Last time it did take a few weeks and I bought a TMobile version as well. Getting alot of pish back on unlock so I'm returning and already ordered direct from OnePlus.
I should have learned my lesson last time but I NEEDED it on launch day lol. Id rather not deal with the software update process. ALSO it's 100$ cheaper or so after student discount and no tax
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Also if you paid off why didn't u go direct with OnePlus?
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Kind of like you, I couldn't wait, plus I bought this grey one from T-Mobile and ordered a 12gb blue one from OnePlus. My plan is just to keep the color I like better and return sell the other.
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Kind of like you, I couldn't wait, plus I bought this grey one from T-Mobile and ordered a 12gb blue one from OnePlus. My plan is just to keep the color I like better and return sell the other.
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I wanted to.order the 12gb but TMobile only gives 14 days to return. Didn't want to take the chance of missing the return window. 8gb is enuff(gotta keep telling myself that)
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I wanted to.order the 12gb but TMobile only gives 14 days to return. Didn't want to take the chance of missing the return window. 8gb is enuff(gotta keep telling myself that)
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The 8 vs 12gb makes no difference to me
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So if my phone is already unlocked with tmobile and i can enable OEM unlock in developer options, can i convert the phone to international?
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I can stay stock for 40 days then do the SIM unlock through TMobile, development will be well under way at that point and OOS is just fine
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I think by Friday we should be able to covert to global oxygen os
Once the tool is released yep.
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So if my phone is already unlocked with tmobile and i can enable OEM unlock in developer options, can i convert the phone to international?
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Exathi said:
I think by Friday we should be able to covert to global oxygen os
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Why do u think that
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Why do u think that
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Most people got the T-Mobile version Friday so that's what I'm assuming if they got the unlock token by then
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Most people got the T-Mobile version Friday so that's what I'm assuming if they got the unlock token by then
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Does that mean will have to get the unlock token to do it?
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Does that mean will have to get the unlock token to do it?
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More than likely as I doubt there's going to be a workaround for a locked bootloader at the same time.
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More than likely as I doubt there's going to be a workaround for a locked bootloader at the same time.
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Does getting the unlock token void your warranty?
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Hello everyone
I got an one plus 7 pro from the internet. T-mobile version.
The currrent firmware iss the tmobile original stock, but i dont know what to do next to unlock my device to use global sim.
Please help me or share me the guide how to unlock my device. Sim unlock
Sorry for my poor english.
Are you talking about bootloader? If so install dev preview 3. Search threads. If sim unlock device has to be paid off.
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Are you talking about bootloader? If so install dev preview 3. Search threads. If sim unlock device has to be paid off.
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I want to do sim unlock, and i dont know how to do it.
With it being a T-Mobile OP7, getting the sim unlock is through TMobile. Unless it's already been done, check with the person that you got it from.
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With it being a T-Mobile OP7, getting the sim unlock is through TMobile. Unless it's already been done, check with the person that you got it from.
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I'm not in america, i bought the phone from the internet. I don't have the tmobile sim card.
So is there any way to unlock my phone.
How about root and install a customs rom?
881516 said:
I'm not in america, i bought the phone from the internet. I don't have the tmobile sim card.
So is there any way to unlock my phone.
How about root and install a customs rom?
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You go wait Taya, cell unlocked sef no dey online now
You could always convert to the international version and get a sim unlock that way
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You could always convert to the international version and get a sim unlock that way
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Can you do this with sprint variant too?
UliSmackAHoe said:
Can you do this with sprint variant too?
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I have no idea but would assume so
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UliSmackAHoe said:
Can you do this with sprint variant too?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...otloader-unlock-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-t4042145
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I have no idea but would assume so
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So You think that after converting into International version, my Oneplus 7 pro will be automatically sim unlocked?
No. Sim unlock is completely different than bootloader unlock. you will have to contact t-mo for sim unlock.
I see there are already rooting/unlocking bootloader instructions for the regular 8T. is there any reason I should hesitate before buying the 8T+?
my main concern is (future) 8T roms may not work on 8T+. but in general, seems like most OnePlus phones eventually get official LineageOS. so should I not worry about it?
obviously it'll be some time before roms are available regardless - that's fine. I'm more thinking about 2 years down the road.
There is not 8t+
There is just 8t+5g not 8t+
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spart0n said:
There is not 8t+
There is just 8t+5g not 8t+
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Seriously??? Stop it... There is a space between the + and 5G. And even if there wasn't who cares you know exactly what that person was talking about
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bkeaver said:
Seriously??? Stop it... There is a space between the + and 5G. And even if there wasn't who cares you know exactly what that person was talking about
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I certainly didn't. I immediately started Google searching OnePlus 8T+, but couldn't find anything. LOL
Granted, this will be my first OnePlus phone, so maybe I'm just still new to the loop.
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It's definitely 8t+. it's distinct from the 12GB/256GB model that you can get unlocked.
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/oneplus-8t-plus-5g
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/oneplus-8-5g
https://www.techradar.com/in/news/oneplus-8t-plus-t-mobile
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/14/t-mobiles-oneplus-8t-is-ip68-rated-unlike-the-unlocked-8t/
Is their a model difference between the normal US version and T-Mobiles? Will it make any difference in bootloader unlock?
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jwarrior319 said:
Is their a model difference between the normal US version and T-Mobiles? Will it make any difference in bootloader unlock?
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Only difference is that it's IP Rates and it has a locked bootloader
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Only difference is that it's IP Rates and it has a locked bootloader
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So the bootloader cant be unlocked?
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jwarrior319 said:
So the bootloader cant be unlocked?
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It can be but you have to SIM unlock first. Which involves begging a rep to do it for you.
Albinoman said:
It can be but you have to SIM unlock first. Which involves begging a rep to do it for you.
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Ya i just read that. Also saw mobbdeep does it for free.
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jwarrior319 said:
Ya i just read that. Also saw mobbdeep does it for free.
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He recently closed his threads and isn't taking requests. He did it for my 7pro and I hope he returns.
He also did it for my op8 but when I sent him a PM he has everyone blocked so I'm not so sure he is still doing it
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bkeaver said:
He also did it for my op8 but when I sent him a PM he has everyone blocked so I'm not so sure he is still doing it
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Ya, saw he stopped for a bit now. Ill have to try Tforce. Only thing is my plan is still a sprint plan.
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Problem is that even when you do get your SIM unlocked you still have to wait 45 days from date of purchase to be able to request a Bootloader unlock code (according to OP)
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Problem is that even when you do get your SIM unlocked you still have to wait 45 days from date of purchase to be able to request a Bootloader unlock code (according to OP)
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Thats for sim unlock. There's no time requirement listed for the bootloader. Only need the sim unlocked prior. So if tforce is willing to whitelist the imei (which it sounds like they usually do if your nice about it) then it should be possible. It can take 2 days to get the unlock file but thats better than 2 years to pay off the device.
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Thats for sim unlock. There's no time requirement listed for the bootloader. Only need the sim unlocked prior. So if tforce is willing to whitelist the imei (which it sounds like they usually do if your nice about it) then it should be possible. It can take 2 days to get the unlock file but thats better than 2 years to pay off the device.
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I am a non-American, so I have no idea how the stuff works there, but can't you guys buy a normal unlocked device and use any sim that you want? Any benefits of getting a carrier locked device?
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Thats for sim unlock. There's no time requirement listed for the bootloader. Only need the sim unlocked prior. So if tforce is willing to whitelist the imei (which it sounds like they usually do if your nice about it) then it should be possible. It can take 2 days to get the unlock file but thats better than 2 years to pay off the device.
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I got already a sim unlock and I tried already multiple times to request a Bootloader unlock code and gives me errors that I need to ender a valid code, so I chat with support and they told me there is a 45 days wait
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Problem is that even when you do get your SIM unlocked you still have to wait 45 days from date of purchase to be able to request a Bootloader unlock code (according to OP)
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No you dont
good day all, i just got my 8t 5g from t moble 2 days ago. last nighti i tried asking t force on twitter to unlock my sim and they told me to wait 40 days and try again. so i then contacted t force facebook and they unlocked my sim for me. if one wont do it, try the other
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Is their a model difference between the normal US version and T-Mobiles? Will it make any difference in bootloader unlock?
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I literally had this phone 2 months, and had him unlock it using chat, and my special crafted message, during reading this thread! 2 minutes ...Would you like? (T-Mobile)
Does anybody by chance know how to bypass greyed out OEM unlock? Or maybe activate it?
smudge2026 said:
Does anybody by chance know how to bypass greyed out OEM unlock? Or maybe activate it?
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Did you buy your device unlocked direct from Google, or did you get it through a carrier?
V0latyle said:
Did you buy your device unlocked direct from Google, or did you get it through a carrier?
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I unfortunately got it from at&t. I know I should have bought it from Google but I couldn't wait for it to be shipped. I'm gonna have to pay it off aren't I?
smudge2026 said:
I unfortunately got it from at&t. I know I should have bought it from Google but I couldn't wait for it to be shipped. I'm gonna have to pay it off aren't I?
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You could try that old: I'm going abroad gimmick.
smudge2026 said:
I unfortunately got it from at&t. I know I should have bought it from Google but I couldn't wait for it to be shipped. I'm gonna have to pay it off aren't I?
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Carrier locked variants typically are not bootloader unlockable.