Hello all,
I'm on T-Mobile and trying to get away from the hell that is Samsung. I'm looking at OnePlus 7T T-Mobile, or 7 Pro.
It looks like the "root community" is more active on 7 Pro, and my fear is that the "7T T-Mobile" will give me trouble when unlocking bootloader and installing custom ROMs.
7 Pro seems to be very close in specs and has just looking at the ROMs section here makes it look like it has a more active community.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
If you mean 7 Pro (non carrier variant) then definitely go for it.
Not because there is more development, but also because I'd avoid any carrier variant of any phone.
If push comes to shove, you can always convert the TMO version to international. Easy and works like a charm.
Go for 7 Pro. Nothing beats the no notch full screen!!
Coming back to OnePlus with a OP 7 Pro from a Galaxy S10+ and I highly agree with the above statements. No carrier phones, OnePlus 7 Pro for the win!
Greatness83 said:
If push comes to shove, you can always convert the TMO version to international. Easy and works like a charm.
Go for 7 Pro. Nothing beats the no notch full screen!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you explain this a little? I'm actually looking at the 7 Pro on Swappa and the price difference from the TMobile version to the unlocked version is pretty significant. If I buy one that says T-Mobile unlocked, am I to assume it is sim-unlocked and can be converted?
I would only recommend doing so if and only if you are familiar with flashing rom/twrp/root and know what you are doing. If you have decided to buy a T-Mobile model, just make sure that it is fully network unlocked (you can test it with other carriers sim) and do the conversion first then unlock bootloader using the international model version method. I myself bought a refurbished T-Mobile version of oneplus 7pro for quite cheap and converted it to the international version. It has since then became an international model without any drawbacks. Dual sims is working, all custom roms are working and every mods that works on the global model will work on the T-Mobile converted model. The best part is after you convert to global, it will always stay global no matter which roms you flashed unless you revert it back.
mbarry55 said:
Can you explain this a little? I'm actually looking at the 7 Pro on Swappa and the price difference from the TMobile version to the unlocked version is pretty significant. If I buy one that says T-Mobile unlocked, am I to assume it is sim-unlocked and can be converted?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty much..I would check first before you decide to keep it. Also with the branded phones I would make sure it's not still under contract, stolen or not paid off. Something to think about
Also what the guy above me said is pretty much what I was going to say
The 7T Pro doesn't have a TWRP that can flash to the system. So you're stuck with using fastboot to flash ROMs. If you don't wanna do that, buy a 7 Pro
pro_granade said:
The 7T Pro doesn't have a TWRP that can flash to the system. So you're stuck with using fastboot to flash ROMs. If you don't wanna do that, buy a 7 Pro
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it does
Greatness83 said:
Yes it does
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
At least not the safe official one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3989333
loofn said:
I would only recommend doing so if and only if you are familiar with flashing rom/twrp/root and know what you are doing. If you have decided to buy a T-Mobile model, just make sure that it is fully network unlocked (you can test it with other carriers sim) and do the conversion first then unlock bootloader using the international model version method. I myself bought a refurbished T-Mobile version of oneplus 7pro for quite cheap and converted it to the international version. It has since then became an international model without any drawbacks. Dual sims is working, all custom roms are working and every mods that works on the global model will work on the T-Mobile converted model. The best part is after you convert to global, it will always stay global no matter which roms you flashed unless you revert it back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes I've been flashing since the original Droid. Haven't had a phone I could flash since my pixel xl though. I'll make sure and get an unlocked t-mobile phone. There are no limitations after the conversion? I feel like I was reading people who converted the 6T had issues with safetynet and nfc payments. All clear here?
Thanks guys. Got a sim unlocked t-mobile 7 pro coming from swappa.
Related
I currently have the Pixel 2. Am looking for an upgrade!
There aren't too many phones on the Verizon network in the US that allow an unlockable bootloader. I am hopeful that the newest OnePlus phone will. Does anyone have any information to confirm or deny that this phone will be available on Verizon with full 4G function?
Thanks!
I'm hoping too, want to replace my P3XL with something that has a larger screen, but hate Samsung's UI. Fingers crossed!! I believe the leaked "specs" on the Oppo site last week showed it as having the proper bands, BUT as we all know it has to be allowed by Verizon before we can really use it
I bought a unlocked oneplus 6t and put my sim card from Verizon in it but had no call service so I went to the verizon store and asked them about it I told them that the bootloader was unlocked they said don't care so the gave me a new sim card still no go so they let me talk to a tech guy they did some stuff and bam it was up and running. So I hope we can do it with the 7 pro on Verizon.
I would be coming from pixel 2 XL. Bought the non carrier specific variant from Google store, not from Verizon, and put my SIM card in it, and it works great on Verizon's network, without the locked down bootloader. I'm hoping the same can be done with this device. Looks very tempting as an upgrade.
I am in the same boat, this device based on a few of the leaks I've seen and concepts, looks absolutely amazing. I completely forgot OnePlus is not compatible with Verizon and although I am not hopeful the new release will support Verizon's bands, I would buy this device 100% if Verizon supports it. :fingers-crossed:
I'm hoping we can believe the pre-order Oppo page as it lists all the same bands as the 6T..........problem is, there is the same typo in the list of bands as on the 6T page so I'm guessing they just copy/pasted. So we still don't know for sure.
MisterCoolBeans said:
I am in the same boat, this device based on a few of the leaks I've seen and concepts, looks absolutely amazing. I completely forgot OnePlus is not compatible with Verizon and although I am not hopeful the new release will support Verizon's bands, I would buy this device 100% if Verizon supports it. :fingers-crossed:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The onplus 6T introduced verizon compatibility, I find it hard to believe the next one wouldn't support it.
What We Are Forgetting
JedixJarf said:
The onplus 6T introduced verizon compatibility, I find it hard to believe the next one wouldn't support it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Precisely - why would OnePlus want to shoot itself in the foot? Breaking Verizon compatibility with the 7 Pro would, in fact, be doing exactly that. To be honest, merely the 3a (if not the 3a XL) are rather large (pardon the pun)
problems for the 7 Pro as it is - and for me, Verizon compatibility is not an issue at all - I'm on the T-Mobile half of Tracfone, and I'm not looking to go anywhere (I'm quite happy where I am service-wise).
Problem #1 - Neither Pixel 3a has a Notch. (At all.) That can't be said of the OnePlus 7 Pro - or 6T, for that matter. Even the 3a XL is - straight-up - $479 (migrating without trade-in (Just Black)). Cheaper than the 7 Pro or 6T, or any Samsung phone (that includes the S9, or even Note 9 - both of which would stick me with a notch). While I would not *mind* OneUI, I don't like being stuck with a notch. OneUI is not the problem; the notch, however, is.
Problem #2 - There *is* such a thing as Too Much Phone, What features do you *yourself* actually *use* on your phone? The very reason why I don't look for wireless charging is that I have it *now* (the S7 Snapdragon phones - such as my S7 - support it) - do I use it? No - therefore, why do I need it? USB charging - which the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, like my S7, has today - is supported - and is a feature I use.. The camera - even, if not especially in any flagship - and this *does* include the Pixel 3a/XL - is overkill, to put it bluntly. Why overpay for a feature I would barely use? (And I don't take selfies - at all.)
How do you figure that the 7 pro has a notch? Pretty sure that's its big draw is that it doesn't have a notch or cutout of any sort.
True, Pro has no notch!
foamerman said:
I bought a unlocked oneplus 6t and put my sim card from Verizon in it but had no call service so I went to the verizon store and asked them about it I told them that the bootloader was unlocked they said don't care so the gave me a new sim card still no go so they let me talk to a tech guy they did some stuff and bam it was up and running. So I hope we can do it with the 7 pro on Verizon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He probably added the APN for Verizon. You have to do that when you put in a new SIM sometimes.
Livestream over.......and we still don't know. No mention of Verizon
UPDATE: Gizmodo says it'll work on all carriers except Sprint.....: https://gizmodo.com/oneplus-7-pro-review-stunning-all-screen-design-thats-1834738811
Two places now saying it'll work with Verizon
https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/14/...ile-announcement-release-price-specs-features
and
https://oneplus.gadgethacks.com/news/everything-you-need-know-about-oneplus-7-pro-0195362/
I think it's confirmed to be working with Verizon on their website, also now I'm kinda considering waiting because OnePlus may release an even more beefier version later in the year.
Also with the pricing, Flagship Killer has become just another Flagship device.
One Plus confirmed by chat with me it will work with Verizon in the US
Cowbell_Guy said:
I currently have the Pixel 2. Am looking for an upgrade!
There aren't too many phones on the Verizon network in the US that allow an unlockable bootloader. I am hopeful that the newest OnePlus phone will. Does anyone have any information to confirm or deny that this phone will be available on Verizon with full 4G function?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using the OnePlus 7 Pro on Verizon with no issues .
Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk
CDMA-Less?
millerd79 said:
I am using the OnePlus 7 Pro on Verizon with no issues .
Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it still have to be registered as CDMA-less on Verizon like the OnePlus 6T?
I just moved to T-mobile and got mine today
cavo92 said:
Does it still have to be registered as CDMA-less on Verizon like the OnePlus 6T?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't think so, according to OnePlus website it has cdma bands but even if it has to be registered as cdma-less it's no big deal. 6T worked flawlessly on verizon's network! And yes the OnePlus website confirms it works on Verizon!
cavo92 said:
Does it still have to be registered as CDMA-less on Verizon like the OnePlus 6T?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If this is the first CDMA-less device on your Verizon number, yes I believe you will need to chat/call VZW. I won't need to since it was already set up for my 6t for the SIM I'll use in my 7 Pro. I think it's based on the number, not the account as I have other family on my plan that have CDMA radios.
II recently purchase a oneplus 7 pro on ebay, i believed the phone to be us version unlocked and was sent a tmobile version,
i was able to get the international version flashed onto it and is running great with root and all, the question i have what are the variants numbers they use in tmobile, verizon and oneplus persay. i cant seem to find much reference online about just the thread below, that info is kind of broad. the GM1915 is this us unlocked or tmobile veriant.
https://www.phonemore.com/models/oneplus/7-pro/
cubanghost said:
II recently purchase a oneplus 7 pro on ebay, i believed the phone to be us version unlocked and was sent a tmobile version,
i was able to get the international version flashed onto it and is running great with root and all, the question i have what are the variants numbers they use in tmobile, verizon and oneplus persay. i cant seem to find much reference online about just the thread below, that info is kind of broad. the GM1915 is this us unlocked or tmobile veriant.
https://www.phonemore.com/models/oneplus/7-pro/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That information is not exactly correct. The GM1917 is the North American unlocked version.
thank you, dam i got the wrong phone but i switched to international rooted and now is all good here. thanks for the info. i just wanted mainly to know if i had gotten ripped off n ebay
Thinking of purchasing the 7 Pro GM1925 model unlocked, only question is will I get software updates from oneplus or will this be carrier controlled? I know this is the sprint model unlocked and I plan to use on tmobile. Just don't want to be getting updates 3-6 months delayed is the fear.
I was facing this... really looking forward for the answers
905doc said:
Thinking of purchasing the 7 Pro GM1925 model unlocked, only question is will I get software updates from oneplus or will this be carrier controlled? I know this is the sprint model unlocked and I plan to use on tmobile. Just don't want to be getting updates 3-6 months delayed is the fear.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The best option to allay all fears is to debrand the phone even if it's unlocked by sprint et at. There are numerous posts on how to do them. BTW, why do you want to buy an unlocked sprint version when you can get a pure OP7Pro on Amazon?
amirage said:
The best option to allay all fears is to debrand the phone even if it's unlocked by sprint et at. There are numerous posts on how to do them. BTW, why do you want to buy an unlocked sprint version when you can get a pure OP7Pro on Amazon?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Price is the reason, the gm1925 (sprint unlocked) are heavily discounted right now. Whereas the gm1910 international versions are more expensive.
905doc said:
Price is the reason, the gm1925 (sprint unlocked) are heavily discounted right now. Whereas the gm1910 international versions are more expensive.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
gm1910; is the Chinese version not international.
PriPhaze said:
gm1910; is the Chinese version not international.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry I meant any of the other versions on sale besides gm1925 are at least $100-200 more expensive than the sprint gm1925 version.
And do you know maybe what's the reason for that? Is that T-Mobile-Sprint merge?
sexooo said:
And do you know maybe what's the reason for that? Is that T-Mobile-Sprint merge?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
are you asking why it's cheaper than the international versions? I have no clue. See for yourself here at amazon its $499:
https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-GM19...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
compare price to international version $629:
https://www.amazon.com/Oneplus-GM19...7&sprefix=oneplus+7+pro+intern,aps,157&sr=8-9
Until find a similar way to fully convert the T-Mobile oneplus 8t to a fully pledge international/global edition with everything working 100% and nothing missing not even aesthetically as prior oneplus devices we are stuck here with this ****ty variant.
badpanda said:
Until find a similar way to fully convert the T-Mobile oneplus 8t to a fully pledge international/global edition with everything working 100% and nothing missing not even aesthetically as prior oneplus devices we are stuck here with this ****ty variant.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
.....or you could flash the Indian or EU variant? I'm using the Indian and I have no issues.
badpanda said:
Until find a similar way to fully convert the T-Mobile oneplus 8t to a fully pledge international/global edition with everything working 100% and nothing missing not even aesthetically as prior oneplus devices we are stuck here with this ****ty variant.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's actually missing AOD
guys, I flashed the EU build with no issues. Granted, the oneplus 8t has been out for a month. I'm going to speak for myself and thank the devs for assisting me with the conversion that we have now. We're dealing with tons of patchwork and limited resources. Patience, people. =)
Recently got moved to AT&T from tmobile and now AT&T is claiming my device in incompatible because they are opportunistic. I have all but one 3g band and one 4g band so it in theory should work aside from their device whitelist. If I could change the phone to a GM1917 there is a chance the network would accept it.
My phone is already rooted and I can easily flash a new rom but would like to know if doing so would make a difference before I go through that ordeal and loss of data.
Will a rom change what the phone thinks it is or not? Thanks for any help!
No. I have YAAP flashed and it still says GM1915. AT&T probably checks the IMEI and sees it's a GM1915 and denies you VoLTE. You could fool them by changing your IMEI but discussion of that is not allowed and IT IS HIGHLY ILLEGAL, so DO NOT do it.
_LarryM_ said:
Recently got moved to AT&T from tmobile and now AT&T is claiming my device in incompatible because they are opportunistic. I have all but one 3g band and one 4g band so it in theory should work aside from their device whitelist. If I could change the phone to a GM1917 there is a chance the network would accept it.
My phone is already rooted and I can easily flash a new rom but would like to know if doing so would make a difference before I go through that ordeal and loss of data.
Will a rom change what the phone thinks it is or not? Thanks for any help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Install official lineage os, my phone became GM1917 after that.
dankovac1999 said:
Install official lineage os, my phone became GM1917 after that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How about Evolution X Rom?
thattechguy_69 said:
How about Evolution X Rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's under poor development, lineage os official build, so you get ota updates and don't have to care about anything.
dankovac1999 said:
It's under poor development, lineage os official build, so you get ota updates and don't have to care about anything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can I see some screenshots of AT&T working on LineageOS GM1915, currently planning to buy this version since its the only popular one on eBay and I am really considering on planning to get the OnePlus 7T since its Unlock versions can be find cheaper or the same price as the GM1915?
thattechguy_69 said:
Can I see some screenshots of AT&T working on LineageOS GM1915, currently planning to buy this version since its the only popular one on eBay and I am really considering on planning to get the OnePlus 7T since its Unlock versions can be find cheaper or the same price as the GM1915?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would personally go with 7 Pro since it's slightly better phone and more importantly it seems more popular here in community.
dankovac1999 said:
I would personally go with 7 Pro since it's slightly better phone and more importantly it seems more popular here in community.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok, i just hope the sim works
It doesn't matter if the ROM shows a different model if the network doesn't see it that way. You still DON'T get VoLTE. Don't show me an enabled checkbox to prove it. I've been there and it doesn't work.
thattechguy_69 said:
Can I see some screenshots of AT&T working on LineageOS GM1915, currently planning to buy this version since its the only popular one on eBay and I am really considering on planning to get the OnePlus 7T since its Unlock versions can be find cheaper or the same price as the GM1915?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do NOT buy the GM1915 if you are using AT&Ts network. You have been warned...
slgooding said:
Do NOT buy the GM1915 if you are using AT&Ts network. You have been warned...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah, i gotchu. im just hoping they add the tmobile version on the whitelist since att added the oneplus 8 tmobile version as whitelisted
thattechguy_69 said:
yeah, i gotchu. im just hoping they add the tmobile version on the whitelist since att added the oneplus 8 tmobile version as whitelisted
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed. I hope they do. It is the same phone... I don't want to have to buy another phone come the new year.
slgooding said:
Agreed. I hope they do. It is the same phone... I don't want to have to buy another phone come the new year.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol i bought the oneplus 8 tmobile version and its pretty good