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G2X Unlocked(SIM) on AT&T 4G

I know that I am not the only one looking at this phone as a way to get a great Dual Core, 4G, vanilla Android phone (unmolested by AT&T) but able to be used on the AT&T network. I have had great luck and a lot of fun with the AT&T Nexus One and I think this phone will be just a successful with the help of XDA DEV's
I wanted to start a thread here in the G2X section for people to share with other users how to's and what works with regards to using this phone on the AT&T network.
It may be to soon to get all the answers, but maybe someone is working the same answers.
Questions:
How easy will it be to obtain the SIM Unlock code from T-Mobile or LG?
I am going to buy the phone at retail, just may have to use T-Mobile for 60-90 days to get the Unlock code.
Will AT&T allow us to upgrade to 4G data plan without buying their 4G phone?
I know from researching the Atrix 4G that the AT&T data plan needed to be upgraded to a 4G plan but you could keep unlimited data.

If I remember Tmobile's unlock policy correctly you wont have to wait. You can request the unlock code right away if you pay full retail price. Unless that's changed recently of course but I dont think it has. Good luck with it.

Kind of a repeat of what is in this thread started by me (which you tried to hijack)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036129
Re-posting what I have found here:
I just got off of the phone with t-mobile customer care (1-877-453-1304). I called them because I wanted clarification on this before I purchased 2 full retail price phones.
The program is called the "Sim Subsidy Unlock Program." It is for anyone that purchases a phone for the full retail price from a corporate store or an authorized retailer and pays all of the price upfront.
You need to call customer care, explain that you purchased a phone for full price and request a "remedy request form number." They will then open this request and you then have 7 days to fax the following to the Sim Unlock Team at 1-813-353-6557 :
ATTENTION: SIM UNLOCK TEAM
Full Name
Mobile Number
Email Address
Readable Copy Of Sales Receipt
It takes 24 to 72 hours to process and they will email you instructions to unlock your phone.

As for at&t's 4g, there currently using hspa+ also, so if it supports their 3g, you'll have at&t "4g" as well
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nomisunrider said:
Kind of a repeat of what is in this thread started by me (which you tried to hijack)
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Sorry, I don't know why they did not move that thread over to this forum. It was clearly labeled as a g2x thread.
That is great info from T-Mobile about the "Sim Subsidy Unlock Program."

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They will then open this request and you then have 7 days to fax the following to the Sim Unlock Team at 1-813-353-6557 :
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does it have to be "faxed"? you can't email the info? thanks

Lightning N1 said:
I know that I am not the only one looking at this phone as a way to get a great Dual Core, 4G, vanilla Android phone (unmolested by AT&T) but able to be used on the AT&T network. I have had great luck and a lot of fun with the AT&T Nexus One and I think this phone will be just a successful with the help of XDA DEV's
I wanted to start a thread here in the G2X section for people to share with other users how to's and what works with regards to using this phone on the AT&T network.
It may be to soon to get all the answers, but maybe someone is working the same answers.
Questions:
How easy will it be to obtain the SIM Unlock code from T-Mobile or LG?
I am going to buy the phone at retail, just may have to use T-Mobile for 60-90 days to get the Unlock code.
Will AT&T allow us to upgrade to 4G data plan without buying their 4G phone?
I know from researching the Atrix 4G that the AT&T data plan needed to be upgraded to a 4G plan but you could keep unlimited data.
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Wondering the same things. Currently have the vibrant...
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davehasninjas said:
As for at&t's 4g, there currently using hspa+ also, so if it supports their 3g, you'll have at&t "4g" as well
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Just expect to have below 3G upload speeds with AT&T.
Edit: nevermind... software vs hardware limitations. Nonetheless, screw AT&T

nomisunrider said:
Kind of a repeat of what is in this thread started by me (which you tried to hijack)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036129
Re-posting what I have found here:
I just got off of the phone with t-mobile customer care (1-877-453-1304). I called them because I wanted clarification on this before I purchased 2 full retail price phones.
The program is called the "Sim Subsidy Unlock Program." It is for anyone that purchases a phone for the full retail price from a corporate store or an authorized retailer and pays all of the price upfront.
You need to call customer care, explain that you purchased a phone for full price and request a "remedy request form number." They will then open this request and you then have 7 days to fax the following to the Sim Unlock Team at 1-813-353-6557 :
ATTENTION: SIM UNLOCK TEAM
Full Name
Mobile Number
Email Address
Readable Copy Of Sales Receipt
It takes 24 to 72 hours to process and they will email you instructions to unlock your phone.
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That is this NORMAL procedure ...unless the phone is "exclusive" to T-Mobile. In such a case they will NOT unlock it even if you paid full retail price. This is what happened to me with their dell streak 7, I had to return it as they would not unlock it no matter what and I paid full retail for it so please triple check before you buy as I think the the G2X is exclusive to T-Mobile in the US.
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clubtech said:
That is this NORMAL procedure ...unless the phone is "exclusive" to T-Mobile. In such a case they will NOT unlock it even if you paid full retail price. This is what happened to me with their dell streak 7, I had to return it as they would not unlock it no matter what and I paid full retail for it so please triple check before you buy as I think the the G2X is exclusive to T-Mobile in the US.
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If this is true, are there any stores that are offering unlocks for this phone?
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clubtech said:
That is this NORMAL procedure ...unless the phone is "exclusive" to T-Mobile. In such a case they will NOT unlock it even if you paid full retail price. This is what happened to me with their dell streak 7, I had to return it as they would not unlock it no matter what and I paid full retail for it so please triple check before you buy as I think the the G2X is exclusive to T-Mobile in the US.
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why does it work on at&t bands.... ANY PHONE and i repeat ANY phone can be unlocked.... the phone is made for two networkds (im guessing because of the possible merger) so no its not stuck to just tmobile... now i understand your stating that tmobile might not give the codes because it is an "exclusive tmobile phone" however!!!!! give this forum a few weeks and you will have it unlocked!
im sure there is away just like any other phone! (if im wrong and this is the only phone in the world that cant be unlocked you can kick me in the ****)

compuguy1088 said:
If this is true, are there any stores that are offering unlocks for this phone?
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I cant find anyplace that have unlock codes for the G2X. This is an issue...

clubtech said:
That is this NORMAL procedure ...unless the phone is "exclusive" to T-Mobile. In such a case they will NOT unlock it even if you paid full retail price. This is what happened to me with their dell streak 7, I had to return it as they would not unlock it no matter what and I paid full retail for it so please triple check before you buy as I think the the G2X is exclusive to T-Mobile in the US.
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It can be unlocked. Mine will be as soon as I get it. Just have to wait for employees to be able to order it.
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sk337sk337 said:
It can be unlocked. Mine will be as soon as I get it. Just have to wait for employees to be able to order it.
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Just curious but how will workers being able to order it, affect a way to get it unlocked?

spyz88 said:
I cant find anyplace that have unlock codes for the G2X. This is an issue...
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It's not even officially out yet. Of course you cannot find unlock codes for it.

sk337sk337 said:
It can be unlocked. Mine will be as soon as I get it. Just have to wait for employees to be able to order it.
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I'm sure it CAN be unlocked if you can get the unlock code. If the device is exclusive to T-Mobile, they wont give the unlock codes out so u are left only with back door options like T-Mobile employees .
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nomisunrider said:
It's not even officially out yet. Of course you cannot find unlock codes for it.
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It officially has been on sale since the 15th, so yes, it is out yet. Also, I have seen unlock codes for phones that are about to be released. Especially if there is a European counterpart.
P.S. I'm getting especially sick of these carriers with phones being locked to carriers, locked down, locked/encrypted bootloaders. SMH.

spyz88 said:
It officially has been on sale since the 15th, so yes, it is out yet. Also, I have seen unlock codes for phones that are about to be released. Especially if there is a European counterpart.
P.S. I'm getting especially sick of these carriers with phones being locked to carriers, locked down, locked/encrypted bootloaders. SMH.
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not to pick a fight but NO its not officially out yet... it went on pre-order the 15th... that is not an official release if its just on pre-order
call customer service they will tell you the same
now as the same methods that worked with the O2x may not work with the G2x...

nate420 said:
...give this forum a few weeks and you will have it unlocked!
im sure there is away just like any other phone! (if im wrong and this is the only phone in the world that cant be unlocked you can kick me in the ****)...
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SIM unlock codes are provided by the phone manufacturer. When you make a request for an unlock code, the wireless company forwards the request to the manufacturer. The manufacturer e-mail's you the unlock code. If you're using an unlock service off the web they're doing the same thing. Devs have nothing to do with unlocking a SIM.

BarryH_GEG said:
SIM unlock codes are provided by the phone manufacturer. When you make a request for an unlock code, the wireless company forwards the request to the manufacturer. The manufacturer e-mail's you the unlock code. If you're using an unlock service off the web they're doing the same thing. Devs have nothing to do with unlocking a SIM.
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MANY of my phones have been unlocked by the help of people finding a way!
thanks for your input but my vibrant was unlocked without dealing with tmobile/manufacturers

Verizon to unlock S3?

I came across this article today http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=26045339&m=d
The articles states that after a contract has been fullfilled its legal to unlock the phone. Will our phone be unlocked now? Does this mean Verizon will unlock our bootloaders? Or just the phone? Also if I buy the phone outright for 600$ does the phone come unlocked out the box?

jager420 said:
I came across this article today http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=26045339&m=d
The articles states that after a contract has been fullfilled its legal to unlock the phone. Will our phone be unlocked now? Does this mean Verizon will unlock our bootloaders? Or just the phone? Also if I buy the phone outright for 600$ does the phone come unlocked out the box?
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That's sim unlock, not bootloader unlock. They aren't related.
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BadUsername said:
That's sim unlock, not bootloader unlock. They aren't related.
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That's wack. The phone is now mine but I'm not allowed to use different OS's? I have to stay with the OS that comes with the phone? That should be illegal
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jager420 said:
That's wack. The phone is now mine but I'm not allowed to use different OS's? I have to stay with the OS that comes with the phone? That should be illegal
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Yeah but Verizon always complains about users trying to replace their phone when it is completely their fault if they fail at flashing and don't have a backup. A lot of people, from what I can tell, can hide the fact that they've rooted and/or unlocked their bootloader and they can get a new phone.
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poppers162 said:
Yeah but Verizon always complains about users trying to replace their phone when it is completely their fault if they fail at flashing and don't have a backup. A lot of people, from what I can tell, can hide the fact that they've rooted and/or unlocked their bootloader and they can get a new phone.
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I've ran into this as well. Before rooting and the plethora of android phones flooded the market, VZW was a bit more relaxed on what they would replace. Now that I'm up to my S3, they proved to be sticklers in my own situation. I had a legitimate reason to exchange my previous Samsung Stratosphere. Mine was rooted and my wife's was stock. Both had the same radio issues. I told them this and they upgraded her no problems at all. I had quite a hard time getting them to upgrade it without revoking my grandfathered unlimited data plan... smh. Oh well, guess times change when some people abuse the system blatantly.

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

Bypass device unlock app

guys. is there a way to bypass the tmobile device unlock app to put in the unlock code? I really don't want to lose samsung pay feature

xuanphucn said:
guys. is there a way to bypass the tmobile device unlock app to put in the unlock code? I really don't want to lose samsung pay feature
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You won't lose samsung pay for unlocking the device using the tmobile app. It's not touching the bootloader in that way.
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Jammol said:
You won't lose samsung pay for unlocking the device using the tmobile app. It's not touching the bootloader in that way.
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I wanted to get it unlock by buying unlock code online. I can't get the unlock screen to put in the unlock code because I don't have T-Mobile. My other option is to root it and unlock it but I don't wanna lose Samsung pay.

xuanphucn said:
I wanted to get it unlock by buying unlock code online. I can't get the unlock screen to put in the unlock code because I don't have T-Mobile. My other option is to root it and unlock it but I don't wanna lose Samsung pay.
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Ahhh I see what you mean. I've never unlocked that way before. This may seem as a stupid question but have you tried to ask T-Mobile for an unlock code?
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Jammol said:
Ahhh I see what you mean. I've never unlocked that way before. This may seem as a stupid question but have you tried to ask T-Mobile for an unlock code?
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well i don't have tmobile plus I already tried it and the app said my phone isn't eligible

xuanphucn said:
well i don't have tmobile plus I already tried it and the app said my phone isn't eligible
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You don't need to have t-mobile to unlock it. Is it an N920T variant? If you bought it from them out right they will unlock it.
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Jammol said:
You don't need to have t-mobile to unlock it. Is it an N920T variant? If you bought it from them out right they will unlock it.
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I tried that. They said I have to use it on the network for 40 days to give me the unlock code.

tengtengvn said:
I tried that. They said I have to use it on the network for 40 days to give me the unlock code.
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Did you but it outright from them?
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Jammol said:
Did you but it outright from them?
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Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.

tengtengvn said:
Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
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Tmobile is a piece of ****

tengtengvn said:
Yes. The phone is not on any payment plan. They refused to unlock it unless I use it on the network for 40 days.
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That is F'd up dude. If only you lived in California. I believe a state law was passed there that prevents carriers from refusing to unlock devices that are paid for. I'm really starting to despise them more and more. Only thing they are good for where I live is speed and coverage.
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You can try this service from UnlockRadar working 100%: https://www.unlockradar.com/service/t-mobile-usa-device-unlock-app-official-unlock

What ROM are you using? In the past I've gotten that message about device comparability before, I was running an international ROM. If that's not the issue, honestly, give them a call back, might take a couple times but I've had different reps tell me different things and often calling back a couple times I'll get someone that is willing to help me.

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.

mweinbach said:
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.