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[Q] lg flex 2 -Sprint - will it work gsm stateside? or international?

hey guys just picked up the sprint LG flex 2 early and was curious I see in the statistics it says GSM while sprint is a CDMA does that mean it has GSM capabilities I know factory it probably comes lock but what would the unlock capabilities be and if unlocked would it work stateside AT&T T Mobile Verizon or just internationally thanks

Where did you see that it supports GSM?

Its in the settings.

All of Sprint's high end devices have the GSM component, just like Verizon. Any Sprint phones with GSM can be unlocked, if a method is found.
The OG Flex can be unlocked for GSM use, including in the US. There is next to no info or development for the Flex 2 yet so that still remains to be seen

May be we can unlock it like ls990。。

cairui505 said:
May be we can unlock it like ls990。。
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I'm thinking of buying one full price and then having Sprint do a DSU and compare the system files from before and after. Might be a waste though if it's now done via EFS

iBowToAndroid said:
I'm thinking of buying one full price and then having Sprint do a DSU and compare the system files from before and after. Might be a waste though if it's now done via EFS
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yeah...good idea.I just bought one from swappa..

in intersted to know too... any body try the sprint lg g3 method?

Bump!!!

carlosirai said:
Bump!!!
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what? it works?

I just got a Sprint LG G Flex 2 today off contract. I'll try getting Sprint to unlock it for me tomorrow and post the results for you guys. If anyone knows of a method to unlock it without going through Sprint, please let me know.

Wreckless985 said:
I just got a Sprint LG G Flex 2 today off contract. I'll try getting Sprint to unlock it for me tomorrow and post the results for you guys. If anyone knows of a method to unlock it without going through Sprint, please let me know.
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They'll do it if it was purchased at full price originally. That's the easy part. Hard part is going to be deciphering what they do exactly. I bought one full price to try to figure it out. I'm going to dump the system files as they are now and also after the unlock and compare, and also log the unlock process.

iBowToAndroid said:
They'll do it if it was purchased at full price originally. That's the easy part. Hard part is going to be deciphering what they do exactly. I bought one full price to try to figure it out. I'm going to dump the system files as they are now and also after the unlock and compare, and also log the unlock process.
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I'll be trying the same thing. Apparently most of it will be done via an OTA update. If I can isolate the files pushed to it, I may be able to get us a method.

Any luck with the unlock process?

joeminati said:
Any luck with the unlock process?
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Currently doing analysis. Have isolated the app responsible (not that it was hard to guess) so now looking through logs. I can say that I don't think the solution will be ROM-based..

had anyone tried unlockunit?
hey're telling, it's possible via a code

dark.wizard said:
had anyone tried unlockunit?
hey're telling, it's possible via a code
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Smh. Scammers. Sprint phones never have, and probably never will have, unlock codes.
Now, if they're selling the MSL, that's completely different. Don't confuse the two.

still no results?
iBowToAndroid said:
Smh. Scammers. Sprint phones never have, and probably never will have, unlock codes.
Now, if they're selling the MSL, that's completely different. Don't confuse the two.
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Yes.
It's almost different things.
So, did someone try ls990 method, sorry for stupid question, but, ls980, ls990 and ls995 may quick and simple unlock by this method.

maxrusakoff said:
Yes.
It's almost different things.
So, did someone try ls990 method, sorry for stupid question, but, ls980, ls990 and ls995 may quick and simple unlock by this method.
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There are already unlock methods for those 3

iBowToAndroid said:
There are already unlock methods for those 3
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But, not for Ls996?
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There are already unlock methods for those 3
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I want believe that is hardware lock. But sometimes ago I tried to hardware unlock ls970 no results, after soldering sim cart directly to mother board a stoped ))

955U at Tmobile store.

So I went to a Tmobile store and looked at the Galaxy s8+ and noticed the model was 955U not 955T
It was of course their demo unit which was strapped (tethered) to the desk which makes it impossible to feel properly in the hand... But whatever.
Curious if only the demo model was a U variant or what? I never payed attention to other models before now?
The U variant of other Samsung models, do they have Locked bootloaders? Is it only the F variant that is unlocked (bootloader)
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!

The SM-G955U is suppose to be the Unlock variant of the S8+, which make it super interesting, Hope this comes with unlock bootloader

Araltd said:
So I went to a Tmobile store and looked at the Galaxy s8+ and noticed the model was 955U not 955T
It was of course their demo unit which was strapped (tethered) to the desk which makes it impossible to feel properly in the hand... But whatever.
Curious if only the demo model was a U variant or what? I never payed attention to other models before now?
The U variant of other Samsung models, do they have Locked bootloaders? Is it only the F variant that is unlocked (bootloader)
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
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All snapdragon s7 edge have locked bootloader including the g935u so I'm assuming the same thing with the s8 hope this helps (unless someone finds a way to root s8)

[email protected] said:
All snapdragon s7 edge have locked bootloader including the g935u so I'm assuming the same thing with the s8 hope this helps (unless someone finds a way to root s8)
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With the S8 and S8+ they are using single SKU..Verizon, At&t and T-Mobile will be the same model number. Screenshot of my S8 recovery screen.

According to Samsung.com and the phones full specs they are each different
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71771523
You guys think flashing another carriers firmware unlocks the missing bands?

None of the U's are bootloader unlocked. They are just network unlocked. At least starting with the S7 in my experience. Its a hopeful thought though. I hope I am wrong

johnwayne27 said:
None of the U's are bootloader unlocked. They are just network unlocked. At least starting with the S7 in my experience. Its a hopeful thought though. I hope I am wrong
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Sadly, if purchased through the carrier, they will be sim locked

bossg4 said:
Sadly, if purchased through the carrier, they will be sim locked
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That is absolutely right. Only exception being TMO will work with a prepaid MetroPCS sim and ATT with work with a Cricket sim.

That's really interesting. So I purchased a T-mobile model directly from Samsung.com (paid in full), will I possibly be able to use it on At&t?

J4B3 said:
That's really interesting. So I purchased a T-mobile model directly from Samsung.com (paid in full), will I possibly be able to use it on At&t?
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From what I read I'm not sure how long it will take to have T-Mobile officially unlock it. They have an app for that but they have several different criteria as far as being a current customer or a prepaid versus postpaid customer. Ive never unlocked a T-mobile phone with the app or a third party unlocking service so maybe someone with examples could chime in. It does seem AT&T has an easier online unlocking method for current and non customers to simply fill out a form.

And the U models are slow with updates
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954wrecker said:
According to Samsung.com and the phones full specs they are each different
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71771523
You guys think flashing another carriers firmware unlocks the missing bands?
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bossg4 said:
Sadly, if purchased through the carrier, they will be sim locked
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Vz is unlocked. All Vz phones are.

suzook said:
Vz is unlocked. All Vz phones are.
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Doh! That is true. May be best to buy verizon if you want it unlocked from day one

bossg4 said:
Doh! That is true. May be best to buy verizon if you want it unlocked from day one
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But it's missing a few T-Mobile and AT&T bands

954wrecker said:
But it's missing a few T-Mobile and AT&T bands
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Oh God! Would you stop with this nonsense? It has all bands.

suzook said:
Oh God! Would you stop with this nonsense? It has all bands.
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Don't be mad at me that both Verizon and Samsung and each carrier list different bands. I hate them all F these companies trying to screw us all with misinformation.

954wrecker said:
Don't be mad at me that both Verizon and Samsung and each carrier list different bands. I hate them all F these companies trying to screw us all with misinformation.
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It's SW related, I keep telling you this.

suzook said:
It's SW related, I keep telling you this.
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I asked for some proof and you provided zero. I have to trust the carriers and the company that makes the phones. I didn't make the carriers all list a ton of random bands nobody needs and leave off the few we need in this country. I hate the carriers amd samsung trust me I want you to be right.

954wrecker said:
I asked for some proof and you provided zero. I have to trust the carriers and the company that makes the phones. I didn't make the carriers all list a ton of random bands nobody needs and leave off the few we need in this country. I hate the carriers amd samsung trust me I want you to be right.
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Stop with the drama. Note 7, and galaxy S7 are the same.

suzook said:
Stop with the drama. Note 7, and galaxy S7 are the same.
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I like how the facts I researched are drama and the speculation you spread are facts? Yet still not one link for proof of anything you keep claiming?

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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OMJ said:
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
US Unlocked:
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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How to unlock S7 from Telus Canada while in Europe

Hi, I left Canada for good without paying off my phone bill and am hoping to unlock my S7 Edge.
I can't really call Telus to ask them to do this for obvious reasons.
Tenk.

cypressg said:
Hi, I left Canada for good without paying off my phone bill and am hoping to unlock my S7 Edge.
I can't really call Telus to ask them to do this for obvious reasons.
Tenk.
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Well, they could blacklist your emei number and when that happens, your phone will stop working I believe, maybe I'm wrong

wegiwegi said:
Well, they could blacklist your emei number and when that happens, your phone will stop working I believe, maybe I'm wrong
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Hi thanks for the reply. I left about 8 months ago and have been using the phone with wifi since so I guess they haven't bothered to.

cypressg said:
I left about 8 months ago
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Maybe you got away with it, is up to them, enjoy the phone while is working, they could block it at any time, or maybe they do not really care, good luck

cypressg said:
I left about 8 months ago
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You can check out if your IMEI is lock or not here
http://www.imeipro.info

wegiwegi said:
Maybe you got away with it, is up to them, enjoy the phone while is working, they could block it at any time, or maybe they do not really care, you only will find out when you go to unlock it, good luck
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Thanks, do you by any chance have any pointers on how to go about that process of unlocking it?

cypressg said:
Thanks, do you by any chance have any pointers on how to go about that process of unlocking it?
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Some people are using https://www.unlockunit.com
but better check that is not blacklist before you pay for unlocking it

wegiwegi said:
Some people are using https://www.unlockunit.com
but better check that is not blacklist before you pay for unlocking it
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do you know how to check the blacklist and thanks.

cypressg said:
do you know how to check the blacklist and thanks.
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look on message 5 of this thread, Already gave you a link
This one will check straight away and they unlock as wellhttps://m.sim-unlock.net/imei_check/blacklist/

wegiwegi said:
look on message 5 of this thread, Already gave you a link
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oh I never saw that, thanks !

wegiwegi said:
You can check out if your IMEI is lock or not here
http://www.imeipro.info
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It's not blacklisted, so far so good.

Carriers don't tend to share a block list, if it gets IMEI blocked by a Canadian telco it'll probably only affect Canadian networks. That's why a lot of phones get sold for cheap on eBay, the person broke the contract, it got blocked in their country but they sell it to another country.

Beanvee7 said:
Carriers don't tend to share a block list, if it gets IMEI blocked by a Canadian telco it'll probably only affect Canadian networks. That's why a lot of phones get sold for cheap on eBay, the person broke the contract, it got blocked in their country but they sell it to another country.
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Go to know thanks

MetroPCS version Unlocked working on Verizon

So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.

ItGuyJax8430 said:
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
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Can you unlock the bootloader?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-samsung-galaxy-a20-rooting-guide-t3954872

physwizz said:
Can you unlock the bootloader?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-samsung-galaxy-a20-rooting-guide-t3954872
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Sorry, no idea about the bootloader. I just got it carrier sim unlocked.

ItGuyJax8430 said:
Sorry, no idea about the bootloader. I just got it carrier sim unlocked.
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It seems that the bootloader is locked in the US.

ItGuyJax8430 said:
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
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How did you sim unlock ?

ricosuave88 said:
How did you sim unlock ?
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Paid for an unlocking service on eBay. I’ve used them several times. They unlocked it via the MetroPCS unlock app (not really an app because they’ve built it in to the actual OS on the A20 under more network settings). So it’s an official unlock not some remote in to your PC scam thing.

ItGuyJax8430 said:
Paid for an unlocking service on eBay. I’ve used them several times. They unlocked it via the MetroPCS unlock app (not really an app because they’ve built it in to the actual OS on the A20 under more network settings). So it’s an official unlock not some remote in to your PC scam thing.
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Would you mid sharing details like the Wait Time once submitted, website name and the final cost? I am interested.

Freshly_Snipes said:
Would you mid sharing details like the Wait Time once submitted, website name and the final cost? I am interested.
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Yeah. Sorry, I should have shared that. Wait time was about 10 days. Depending on when you buy it. The cost was $38.99 and the seller is in the link below. I have used them several times as each time it worked out great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/METROPCS-D...-LG-KYOCERA-ALCATEL-ZTE-Coolpad-/264273293533

ItGuyJax8430 said:
Yeah. Sorry, I should have shared that. Wait time was about 10 days. Depending on when you buy it. The cost was $38.99 and the seller is in the link below. I have used them several times as each time it worked out great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/METROPCS-D...-LG-KYOCERA-ALCATEL-ZTE-Coolpad-/264273293533
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Tnx for sharing ,
Did you activated your A20 before you sent IMEI for unlocking or not? I have mine A20 and it's still not activated, dunno what I should do first ?

It doesn't matter as long as you have the metro unlock app installed.
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kiboboss said:
Tnx for sharing ,
Did you activated your A20 before you sent IMEI for unlocking or not? I have mine A20 and it's still not activated, dunno what I should do first ?
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It doesn't matter as long as you have the metro unlock app installed.

ItGuyJax8430 said:
So I have the MetroPCS version of the A20. I got it carrier unlocked the other day. I decided to try my Version SIM in it and it actually works. I've been using it a few days with no issues on Verizon. Just thought I'd share that.
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I'm guessing almost all the MetroPCS A20s on craigslist were given "free with contract" so the initial 24-month contract is not up yet (your case may be different). In that case, I'd expect MetroPCS(Tmo) to eventually put the MEID onto their blacklist. The carriers used to honor each others' blacklists, which could cause Vz to shut off service in the future.
That said, I bought a craigslist Boost G4 a few years ago, which was not accepted by Sprint but has worked fine on Tmo and ATT ever since. So maybe they are not sharing blacklists anymore.

So I look at the ebay link, did you paid 64$ to unlock this device? really

Did u just have a Verizon sim card that u put in the phone? Because I have the same phone and I got it unlocked thru metro but I tried to use a Verizon sim card thru straight talk and it didnt work. Would I just have to get a sim card straight thru verizon and do it that way? Where I'm at I don't get very good service thru t mobile but other ppl have great service with Verizon

ZackPhone said:
So I look at the ebay link, did you paid 64$ to unlock this device? really
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I did not. They have raised prices since I've done it.

Tence0821 said:
Did u just have a Verizon sim card that u put in the phone? Because I have the same phone and I got it unlocked thru metro but I tried to use a Verizon sim card thru straight talk and it didnt work. Would I just have to get a sim card straight thru verizon and do it that way? Where I'm at I don't get very good service thru t mobile but other ppl have great service with Verizon
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I just put my Verizon SIM in it and it started working on Verizon. It was an already active SIM directly through Verizon.

ItGuyJax8430 said:
I just put my Verizon SIM in it and it started working on Verizon. It was an already active SIM directly through Verizon.[/QUOTE
Ok thank you
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For anyone interested. The updated terms through metro for unlocking the carrier on an Android just involves paying more than $100 on your phones bill.
My A20 is free to unlock in about 10 days or so.

MetroPCS version of the A20
Have you activated the MetroPCS version of the A20 before you sent IMEI to unlock it, mine was not activated. as per my knowledge, Verizon SIM cards work with the following phones such as Verizon iPhone, Verizon Galaxy phone or other unlocked CDMA phones. and it won't be compatible with ATT or GSM phones. I want to get my hands on new MetroPCS as my last phone was way too old and wanted to know whether MetroPCS open near me or not.