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Making the Diamond work on the Verizon network

Hello everyone, as you can see this is my first post on xda-developers.com. The Diamond will also be my very first WM device. I found a great deal on the Diamond ($450 US for the phone without a contract with the upgraded 1350 battery), however it's currently for a carrier outside of the U.S. I currently have Verizon wireless, and I was hoping to be able to use this phone on their network. This phone is the CDMA version by the way.
So my question is: Is it possible to unlock the phone and flash it with a different ROM in order to get it to work on the VZW network?
I apologize if this seems like a silly question or if the info is somewhere else, I looked around a bit but couldn't find the info to answer my question about this particular phone. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope to have an answer soon!

Sorry for the bump, but I need an answer to this quickly and my thread was pushed off the front page. Is it currently possible to take the CDMA version of the Touch Diamond and get it to work on the Verizon network?

It will be possible but I you will have to wait for the Verizon version to launch before you can port another carriers Diamond over to Verizon as you will need a Verizon ROM.
The Verizon one will be crappy though so you will still want a Sprint or other CDMA carrier's version.
You then unlock it and install a Verizon ROM on it and you should be set.

Thank you very much for the reply! So basically I could go ahead and purchase the phone and just use it for a PDA for a little while, and then sign it up with VZW when the VZW ROM gets released?

Ya well, like I told my friend who I'm going to do the same thing for, I would wait until the Verizon one is released just in case something weird happens and you can't port. Then you aren't out the money. Wait until someone else does it first.
Up to you if you wanna take the risk. $450 is a pretty good deal.

That's true, being out $450 doesn't sound like a very good idea to me... I suppose I'll wait until I find out for sure if this is even possible.

Nevermind
Jeff

Lending an Bell Atrix to a dev to help with modding.

I may be willing to lend my Bell Atrix to a dev if it'll help in any way for us Canadian user to catch up with the light MODs and ROMs that the AT&T version already has.
I can't donate, it was a very expensive phone, paid $700 for it.
Let me know and we can discuss.

I wouldn't worry too much about lending one to a dev; I'm working on some stuff for the Bell version right now as I'm sure others are. Give it another week before you go mailing strangers 700$ devices.

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I wouldn't worry too much about lending one to a dev; I'm working on some stuff for the Bell version right now as I'm sure others are. Give it another week before you go mailing strangers 700$ devices.
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Well I wouldn't mail it to an unknown dev. But, I still get your point. Best of luck.

i.mac said:
Well I wouldn't mail it to an unknown dev. But, I still get your point. Best of luck.
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thats cool, you can always trust in Da_G Imo
perhaps i guess soon bell atrix will have pseudoRoms

Check pm.

i.mac said:
I may be willing to lend my Bell Atrix to a dev if it'll help in any way for us Canadian user to catch up with the light MODs and ROMs that the AT&T version already has.
I can't donate, it was a very expensive phone, paid $700 for it.
Let me know and we can discuss.
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Out of curiousity, if you spent $700 on your bell atrix, which is full pop. Why wouldn't you just get an unlocked at&t version? This is what I tend to, this way no waiting, already know it work
For those that bought with contract, this is along the same line as our first Rogers Dream being rooted trims bunch of us pitching in to buy one for haykuro. And it all worked out well, he did his job, 100's of happy canadians. Funniest part was Cyanogen offering to help, asked for the phone. He was newer on the scene and know one had heard of him then. How thing change.

Bedeadu said:
Out of curiousity, if you spent $700 on your bell atrix, which is full pop. Why wouldn't you just get an unlocked at&t version? This is what I tend to, this way no waiting, already know it work
For those that bought with contract, this is along the same line as our first Rogers Dream being rooted trims bunch of us pitching in to buy one for haykuro. And it all worked out well, he did his job, 100's of happy canadians. Funniest part was Cyanogen offering to help, asked for the phone. He was newer on the scene and know one had heard of him then. How thing change.
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What kind of an idiot would buy this phone for 700 dollars?
Got mine for 499 plus tax in wave sans fil (quebec)..
Plus, ATT version = failure. Bell version at least doesn't have sideloading issues and all the other junk missing. ATT versions = voice quality issues by the numbers, just look at the Atrix 4G forums from Moto. Bell phones (directly out of a buddy who works at a store) has had zero phones returned or marked as problematic so far.. This is in comparison to the i9000 series from Samsung which came back by the numbers weekly for problems...
so....?
Even if you buy it full price, what the CAD dollar is stronger so its only 10 dollars more in Canada. You buy it in the US.. OK, you want warranty?.. oh.. you are NOT in the US..
In canada, regardless of whether you buy the phone without a contract, if you have the proof of purchase Bell WILL send it for repair.. just a little food for thought.

I have a soft brick Bell Atrix, keep reboot due to flash ADEO ROM, if someone (has too be long time XDA developer) need to test it for SBF or other similar purpose. I can lend it. PM me.
James

i.mac said:
I may be willing to lend my Bell Atrix to a dev if it'll help in any way for us Canadian user to catch up with the light MODs and ROMs that the AT&T version already has.
I can't donate, it was a very expensive phone, paid $700 for it.
Let me know and we can discuss.
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Kenneth has asked if anyone with a bell phone is willing to help him test GB on the Bell. You risk bricking the phone though. Maybe you could PM him or something.

If Da_G wants this, then I advise sending it to him and him only. I do not advise sending a phone to anyone else.
Personally, I will be able to create a Bell ROM from the /system and /data dumps I recently received. I don't need the actual device in hand as long as I can get a few alpha testers to try things out.

Bedeadu said:
Out of curiousity, if you spent $700 on your bell atrix, which is full pop. Why wouldn't you just get an unlocked at&t version? This is what I tend to, this way no waiting, already know it work
For those that bought with contract, this is along the same line as our first Rogers Dream being rooted trims bunch of us pitching in to buy one for haykuro. And it all worked out well, he did his job, 100's of happy canadians. Funniest part was Cyanogen offering to help, asked for the phone. He was newer on the scene and know one had heard of him then. How thing change.
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The reason I bought it from Bell was because I wasn't sure if I was keeping it. I don't drive so the cost for getting to and back from Buffalo/New York would drive up the cost, not to mention the extra time. Also I sold my iPhone 4 for ~$500.

kennethpenn said:
If Da_G wants this, then I advise sending it to him and him only. I do not advise sending a phone to anyone else.
Personally, I will be able to create a Bell ROM from the /system and /data dumps I recently received. I don't need the actual device in hand as long as I can get a few alpha testers to try things out.
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Yes, that was my thought, if someone like Da_G, DesignGears or Cyanogen (I always hope he would jump on), I would send it.
Would be happily willing to be an alpha tester.

seven2099 said:
What kind of an idiot would buy this phone for 700 dollars?
Got mine for 499 plus tax in wave sans fil (quebec)..
Plus, ATT version = failure. Bell version at least doesn't have sideloading issues and all the other junk missing. ATT versions = voice quality issues by the numbers, just look at the Atrix 4G forums from Moto. Bell phones (directly out of a buddy who works at a store) has had zero phones returned or marked as problematic so far.. This is in comparison to the i9000 series from Samsung which came back by the numbers weekly for problems...
so....?
Even if you buy it full price, what the CAD dollar is stronger so its only 10 dollars more in Canada. You buy it in the US.. OK, you want warranty?.. oh.. you are NOT in the US..
In canada, regardless of whether you buy the phone without a contract, if you have the proof of purchase Bell WILL send it for repair.. just a little food for thought.
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For starters, I AM THE KIND OF IDIOT THAT WOULD BUY THIS PHONE FOR $700 (well just over $600, but that's not the point). Don't know who would sell you it for $500 no plan, they would have lost money in the transaction.
...that aside, I have to say your other comments are fairly idiotic as well. Your friend that works at "a" Bell store hasn't seen any problems with the "Bell Atrix"? First off, Bell released the phone last week, so it's a little early to say they won't have problems. Secondly, Bell and AT&T Atrix use the same hardware, so if one has issues so will the other, yes i realize the software is little difference, but the issue you mention would have to do with firmware, which I can't imagine being very different.
You brought up the Samsung i9000 firmware and them having issues. What exactly was your point with this comment? What does it have to do with the Bell and AT&T Atrix.
Warranty, well there I agree with you...almost. Yes, you buy a US Version, you have to understand that the the warranty is in the US, which I did. Doesn't mean you can't still get your warranty, you just have to send it back to the states, is that really such a big deal? (Please don't respond with a 1 time experience shipping a product back to US for warranty and having issues).
Also, remember my maier tn point is, if you got an AT&T version, unlocked, it would cost the same as the Bell atrix full price...but you have SBF files that work. Bell, well it's possible, but probably much harder to get your hands on it, if at all.
...PS, I haven't had any voice issues on my AT&T Atrix on Rogers.

I actually got mine for $530CDN no plan. Also I received another offer for a Bell Atrix for $480 no plan also. The most ive seen the Bell Atrix go for here in Canada is $570CDN.
I was 10 steps away from buying the phone for $680cdn at Wireless Wave/Phone Booth that same day I received a txt from some dude willing to sell in Brand New In Box for $530. Checked the contents, turned on the device, compared phone IMEI and Box IMEI..everything ok...It still had the plastic on the screen and still locked to Bell.
It just didnt justfiy to me to purchase it for $680cdn. Also when I realized that ATnT had to rooted to be able to use the functionality that Bell has for free then it was a good choice in my part.
So, thats my story...

i got mine from bell on a new 3yr term for 69.99

XanSama said:
I wouldn't worry too much about lending one to a dev; I'm working on some stuff for the Bell version right now as I'm sure others are. Give it another week before you go mailing strangers 700$ devices.
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Have you or has anyone else made any progress on cooking up a new custom ROM for the Bell Atrox?

trader37 said:
Have you or has anyone else made any progress on cooking up a new custom ROM for the Bell Atrox?
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The problem is that there used to be absolutely no way to recover if a bell atrix was soft-bricked by a rom. However, there is now a Telstar sbf that works with the bell atrix and from there the initial bell firmware can be reinstalled using cam recovery if needed.
Long story short- its only a matter of time now before someone throws something together and releases a beta version now that we have something to recover from a worst-case scenario
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seven2099 said:
What kind of an idiot would buy this phone for 700 dollars?
Got mine for 499 plus tax in wave sans fil (quebec)..
Plus, ATT version = failure. Bell version at least doesn't have sideloading issues and all the other junk missing. ATT versions = voice quality issues by the numbers, just look at the Atrix 4G forums from Moto. Bell phones (directly out of a buddy who works at a store) has had zero phones returned or marked as problematic so far.. This is in comparison to the i9000 series from Samsung which came back by the numbers weekly for problems...
so....?
Even if you buy it full price, what the CAD dollar is stronger so its only 10 dollars more in Canada. You buy it in the US.. OK, you want warranty?.. oh.. you are NOT in the US..
In canada, regardless of whether you buy the phone without a contract, if you have the proof of purchase Bell WILL send it for repair.. just a little food for thought.
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There's always one jerk off in the crowd.....
Signed
Happy ATT Atrix and Samsung Captivate owner, due to the efforts of the devs of XDA.

mccoy007 said:
I have a soft brick Bell Atrix, keep reboot due to flash ADEO ROM, if someone (has too be long time XDA developer) need to test it for SBF or other similar purpose. I can lend it. PM me.
James
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Why dont you flash the Telstra SBF and see what happens. I bet the phone will work good as new

dicksteele said:
There's always one jerk off in the crowd.....
Signed
Happy ATT Atrix and Samsung Captivate owner, due to the efforts of the devs of XDA.
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Seven2099 isn't a jerk.... He's just stating the bl00dy obvious. LOL

[Q] Simple n00b Question About ROMs

I'm definitely a noob here, but I've been lurking for over a year, researching, and finally made an account.
I'm stuck with AT&T for awhile. Like most other sensible people on the planet, I want a Droid 3. I thought all hope was lost until I just recently heard that someone finally cracked (rooted) the thing and there are already several custom ROMs out, to my understanding..? Like the Steel Droid ROM at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278056
Does the Steel ROM allow a Droid 3 to work on AT&T networks?
I also read that Negri Electronics is selling custom Droid 3's that work on AT&T's 3G networks, but it's $600.
Is there any hope of getting a D3 with AT&T, or do I have to stick with my beat-up (but still functional) old Tilt 2?
And Yes I searched, but the Droid 3 Root thing is so new there's not much info on it yet.

I have heard of people successfully using a D3 on AT&T, I think you need to unlock the SIM for US networks somehow. Loading a rom like Steel Droid won't make any changes that will allow you to use it on AT&T though.

Androidsims said:
I have heard of people successfully using a D3 on AT&T, I think you need to unlock the SIM for US networks somehow. Loading a rom like Steel Droid won't make any changes that will allow you to use it on AT&T though.
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Hrm... Crap. So currently the only way to get one for AT&T is via Negri Electronics? No one has heard of any other way? 0.o
I don't suppose there's any other phone that can compete with the D3 as far as specs and a full QWERTY keyboard, huh? Bummer, big time

I'm coming from a VZW TP2 and i know people used it on Tmobile and other GSM networks by unlocking the SIM. The way I did it was by calling Verizon and telling them I was going out of the country and they did it for free on the phone, I'm not sure how to do it if you're already on another network or don't activate it with Verizon first (For free). But that's definitely what you should look for, once the SIM is unlocked it should work anywhere as long as you enable roaming.

kern417 said:
I'm coming from a VZW TP2 and i know people used it on Tmobile and other GSM networks by unlocking the SIM. The way I did it was by calling Verizon and telling them I was going out of the country and they did it for free on the phone, I'm not sure how to do it if you're already on another network or don't activate it with Verizon first (For free). But that's definitely what you should look for, once the SIM is unlocked it should work anywhere as long as you enable roaming.
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Simlock or not you can use the droid 3 anywhere in the world but not in the us.
No matter if you use the verizon sim or any other sim.
To do it you need the so called band unlocking which is currently unavailable for the droid 3 and when and if will be, will require a good amount of money.
In short if you need the phone buy a milestone 3/Xt860

...but keep in mind, that while root and recovery are a go for the XT860, there's no custom ROMs working as of yet.
It'll come though.

The Solutor said:
Simlock or not you can use the droid 3 anywhere in the world but not in the us.
No matter if you use the verizon sim or any other sim.
To do it you need the so called band unlocking which is currently unavailable for the droid 3 and when and if will be, will require a good amount of money.
In short if you need the phone buy a milestone 3/Xt860
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Did a little research, but just to be clear, the Milestone 3 (aka the XT860) is the Canadian version of the D3, released by Bell, correct?
And since it already works in North America, could I simply buy one and use it on AT&T as-is? Or would it also need some sort of unlocking?

Correct
Given the price should be an unlocked phone, ready to be used anywhere in the world US included.

Thanks, I almost bought an XT883 a few days ago, that would have been terrible. Stupid Verizon and their locked-down phones.

[UPDATE]
Alright. Thanks to you guys' help and support, I averted a financial disaster and a raft of headaches/psychological meltdowns. I just ordered:
Brand new, unlocked with 2-year warranty:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180734574619?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Genuine Motorola 1930mAh Extended Battery w/Cover:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290617184513?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Can't wait to get my hands on a D3! My first truly new phone since I bought my Motorola SLVR 5 years ago, with its amazing, first-of-its-kind ability to play up to a whopping 100 iTunes songs on its giant 512mb MicroSD card.
I'm in Hawaii, waiting on a phone being shipped from Canada though, so it'll be a couple days
Thanks again for your patience guys, especially Solutor, your advice really made a difference. I clicked the Thanks button for you.

Savior
You are welcome.

[Q] How can I root my galaxy note (Korean LTE version, SHV-E160L)

I tried many methods for rooting.
But I failed every time.
Can anybody help for root my galaxy note?
I will provide files and informations that you request.
Plz, Help me and korean users.
Thank you.

neuromoon said:
I tried many methods for rooting.
But I failed every time.
Can anybody help for root my galaxy note?
I will provide files and informations that you request.
Plz, Help me and korean users.
Thank you.
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Sadly for Koreans, the version of the Note sold over there, well, frankly sucks. (No offence...) It's a prime example of why NO ONE, should EVER buy a carrier locked/subsidized device, even though it's cheaper up front; your **** get's locked down, features don't work, and not everything is what you'd expect as a customer. Not to mention, bye-bye unlimited data...
Anyway, getting back on topic. The Korean Note, as I understand it, uses a Qualcomm chipset, so possibly try using root methods for another device with a similar chipset? Maybe you could try the rooting method for an AT&T LTE Galaxy S2 (Skyrocket)?
Good luck!
P.S. In the future, boycott carrier subsidized devices. Buy unlocked. Buying subsidized devices just gives carriers more power over consumer choices, and thus more power to regulate what people can/can't buy, and what they can/can't do with their devices.

I am in exactly the same situation and havent had any luck with rooting mine either, any help is appreciated.
yes i wish i had not impulse bought this device and looked into it a bit more and got the n7000 instead

You can try, a method t hav mentioned in How to Root + CWM in my signature
In 16 nov edit section of that post i hav edited new method yesterday call unlockroot.exe, you may try it, i hav read it can root SHV 110, 120S, 120L, but am not sure about your device.

Gave that one a shot sadly no luck
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Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Sadly for Koreans, the version of the Note sold over there, well, frankly sucks. (No offence...) It's a prime example of why NO ONE, should EVER buy a carrier locked/subsidized device, even though it's cheaper up front; your **** get's locked down, features don't work, and not everything is what you'd expect as a customer. Not to mention, bye-bye unlimited data...
Anyway, getting back on topic. The Korean Note, as I understand it, uses a Qualcomm chipset, so possibly try using root methods for another device with a similar chipset? Maybe you could try the rooting method for an AT&T LTE Galaxy S2 (Skyrocket)?
Good luck!
P.S. In the future, boycott carrier subsidized devices. Buy unlocked. Buying subsidized devices just gives carriers more power over consumer choices, and thus more power to regulate what people can/can't buy, and what they can/can't do with their devices.
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Hi there!
May I ask you your source where they said the Korean Note comes "locked" ?
Just curious coz I heard they werent

markmessier8888 said:
Hi there!
May I ask you your source where they said the Korean Note comes "locked" ?
Just curious coz I heard they werent
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I said "locked/subsidized."
If you bought your device to work with a particular carrier over there, and/or received it at a discounted price as part of an agreement with your carrier, or if it is in any way carrier branded, then it is subsidized, whether locked or not.

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
I said "locked/subsidized."
If you bought your device to work with a particular carrier over there, and/or received it at a discounted price as part of an agreement with your carrier, or if it is in any way carrier branded, then it is subsidized, whether locked or not.
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Oh I see.
Well I did in fact get a Note that is branded. I really only worried about it being unlocked.
In your opinion, what would be the best way to find out?
The seller at the shop didnt seem to know much about that and language was also an issue

markmessier8888 said:
Oh I see.
Well I did in fact get a Note that is branded. I really only worried about it being unlocked.
In your opinion, what would be the best way to find out?
The seller at the shop didnt seem to know much about that and language was also an issue
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Easiest way to tell is to see if the SIM card from a different carrier works.

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Easiest way to tell is to see if the SIM card from a different carrier works.
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So I can try a SIM from a different carry in the same country Im in or from my home country?
I think the Note has a micro SIM or something

markmessier8888 said:
So I can try a SIM from a different carry in the same country Im in or from my home country?
I think the Note has a micro SIM or something
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any sim from any other network other than the one you got the phone from

Does anyone have any links or info on the Korean sites that possibly show the Korean model being rooted?
Its hard to believe the Korean version isnt able to be rooted yet by someone considering the amount of Notes sold in Korea as well as it being one the top leading computer using countries

Anyone out there with any root info for korean note?????? No root sucks

make it work on 3g simcard
is there anyway to make this model work on 3g network? 4g blows and no unlimited data.

Shouldnt I be able to root the Korean Note, IfF i download the Korean Note driver from the Korean webpage and use the most up to date SuperOneClick version????

Hi... same problem here... I am also looking forward to root my korean galaxy note. And as far as I know... it is NOT possible right now. So ... let`s just have a cup of tea and wait...

yeah guess we will need to wait

For those of us living in Korea, the most reliable way to root the Samsung family of devices is to flash a custom kernel that allows root. The boot-loader is not locked so it is only a matter of finding a trusted source.
That being said, Tegrak has been very reliable since support from the original Galaxy S thru SII and now international version of the note. I've read his site (in Korean) and he has a placeholder for the Korean versions of the note (SHV-E160S, SHV-E160K, SHV-E160L). The page says that he needs someone to send him a copy of the original firmware so that he can modify it with his additions prior to posting it for general download.
I don't have a note currently (although I am now considering one). If anyone would like to get this rolling, please contact him at [email protected]. He speaks fluent Korean & English so communication shouldn't be an issue. I know he supports over a dozen phone models currently. He posts updated kernels every time a supported model receives a firmware update. I don't imagine he owns over a dozen phones so I have to assume [we] help him by submitting source firmware that he mods and publishes.
---EDIT---
Tegrak just posted kernels for all 3 Korean Galaxy Note versions today here.
Find your version, download follow installation instructions. Download and install Tegrak Kernel (free / donate) and root your device. Kernel also has other features that voodoo sound support (Voodoo Control: free / donate) and overclock support (Tegrak Overclock: free / donate).
*** I recommend downloading free version first. Ensure it operates for you, then SUPPORT TEGRAK by BUYING THE DONATE VERSION. Gotta keep our developer pals hooked up on their supply of coke-zero!

Thanks Wapu!!!!!!!! Has anyone successfully tried it??

Thanks thT method worled perfectly. Is voodoo sound supposed to work? I couldnt get that to work.
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Buying S6 Active Unlocked?

I'm very interested in the S6 Active, but I live in Canada. I am wondering if AT&T sells the phone unlocked if I buy it outright? Actually, would AT&T even sell me the phone if I am not a current customer? If not, does anyone know a way around that?

MizuRyuu said:
I'm very interested in the S6 Active, but I live in Canada. I am wondering if AT&T sells the phone unlocked if I buy it outright? Actually, would AT&T even sell me the phone if I am not a current customer? If not, does anyone know a way around that?
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Yes if you pay full price they'll defiantly sell it to you, pretty sure they'll unlock too since your buying it outright.

I think the Canadian Carriers will get it soon - they Carried the S5 Active. Just wait..
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MizuRyuu said:
I'm very interested in the S6 Active, but I live in Canada. I am wondering if AT&T sells the phone unlocked if I buy it outright? Actually, would AT&T even sell me the phone if I am not a current customer? If not, does anyone know a way around that?
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BTW - Does the LTE bands the AT&T model match Canadian LTE?? might be worth waiting it out..

psxp said:
I think the Canadian Carriers will get it soon - they Carried the S5 Active. Just wait..
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BTW - Does the LTE bands the AT&T model match Canadian LTE?? might be worth waiting it out..
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They might get it... but last year, the S5 didn't come out until about October. I'm not sure I'm willing to wait 4 month for the possibility that Canada might get the phone. Hence my questions.
Thanks for the reminder regarding the LTE bands, I'll check to make sure it is compatible
EDIT: Luckily, AT&T and Rogers mostly sure the same LTE bands, so should be fine there

If the phone is paid for in full then AT&T has to grant you an unlock code - you just go to their website and request it. I requested it in the evening and received the code the next morning.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
Just make sure you choose that you are not an AT&T customer.

Can confirm the above. Picked mine up from best buy requested unlock code from AT&T and had it next morning. O am using it on T-Mobile.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

What about the boot loader?
I'm curious if the unlocked version comes without the AT&T boot loader. I have the Moto X, unlocked through AT&T but still cannot remove the boot loader. Can use the phone anywhere that offers the same GSM frequencies though.
hal3146 said:
Can confirm the above. Picked mine up from best buy requested unlock code from AT&T and had it next morning. O am using it on T-Mobile.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
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tdiwagon said:
I'm curious if the unlocked version comes without the AT&T boot loader. I have the Moto X, unlocked through AT&T but still cannot remove the boot loader. Can use the phone anywhere that offers the same GSM frequencies though.
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Nope. Bootloader is the same on all S6 Actives. Because it is an AT&T exclusive.
Sent from my M8

S6 Active in UK on Vodafone
Hi, I too am very interested in getting an S6 Active (replace old S4 Active). I'm in the UK, on Vodafone who use LTE 7, 20 [2.6GHz, 800MHz] for 4G I think, which are all in the S6 specs. So if I got an AT&T S6 Active unlocked, anyone care to advise if it should work fine in the UK on Vodafone?
Thanks very much in advance.

I'm getting told a different story...
I've spoken to best buy and all my local Att shops and they all say they will not sell a galaxy s6 active without adding it to an existing Att account or creating a new one. Then they told me that I couldn't get it unlocked until I've had the plan for anywhere from 2-6 months. I can't get a straight story about the delayed unlocking. I have T-Mobile and would LOVE to purchase the phone outright and unlock it and use it right away on T-Mobile. How did you guys buy the phones without having a plan added? Thanks!

Did you use someone else's account?
hal3146 said:
Can confirm the above. Picked mine up from best buy requested unlock code from AT&T and had it next morning. O am using it on T-Mobile.
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How did you get them to sell you one without activating it and adding it to a current ATT account or forcing you to sign up for service with them? I called and they said that even if you purchase it outright, they MUST add it/create a new ATT account before you leave. So lame...

hoodlum54 said:
How did you get them to sell you one without activating it and adding it to a current ATT account or forcing you to sign up for service with them? I called and they said that even if you purchase it outright, they MUST add it/create a new ATT account before you leave. So lame...
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The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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AT&T store sold it to me outright, no AT&T account. I was able to get unlock code from the website by next day. The store even helped show me how to do it.

hal3146 said:
The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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Thank you! I texted my friend who works there and he talked with a guy and they made it happen! Thanks guys!

hoodlum54 said:
Thank you! I texted my friend who works there and he talked with a guy and they made it happen! Thanks guys!
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hal3146 said:
The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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That is great, now... can you pleae report how well the S6 active from AT&T works on the T-mobile network? How are the LTE speeds? and the 3g as well.. as I think it misses some of Tmobiles bands. How is the calling quality on T-mobile and reception? Does it have the new band 12 compatible with the new Tmobile band 12? Do you know if it they have root access already? and of course... what about wifi calling? I am assuming this feature does not work with this phone. We appreciate answers to those questions.

spaniolo said:
That is great, now... can you pleae report how well the S6 active from AT&T works on the T-mobile network? How are the LTE speeds? and the 3g as well.. as I think it misses some of Tmobiles bands. How is the calling quality on T-mobile and reception? Does it have the new band 12 compatible with the new Tmobile band 12? Do you know if it they have root access already? and of course... what about wifi calling? I am assuming this feature does not work with this phone. We appreciate answers to those questions.
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The phone is compatible with attached t-mobile bands except 12. Band 12 does not concern me that much since I am an in area that does not have it. Speeds otherwise are the same as tmobile.
There is no WiFi calling option as this is exclusive to t-mobile. I am keeping an old phone tmobile around for when I travel international and use WiFi calling.
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So far...very frustrating
spaniolo said:
That is great, now... can you pleae report how well the S6 active from AT&T works on the T-mobile network? How are the LTE speeds? and the 3g as well.. as I think it misses some of T mobiles bands. How is the calling quality on T-mobile and reception? Does it have the new band 12 compatible with the new Tmobile band 12? Do you know if it they have root access already? and of course... what about wifi calling? I am assuming this feature does not work with this phone. We appreciate answers to those questions.
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Received the unlock code and it worked like a charm, however everything else has been an issue. T-mobile set me up with a sim card and activated it and I can make calls fine, but the data is TERRIBLY slow. As in, I used to get 10mbps easily all around Charlotte (my home city) but now I'm getting MAYBE .88mbps. Also, the top where it says "lte" keeps disappearing and just showing the bars and the data cuts off completely. I'll make a call, and then after I hang up, the symbol comes back for a little while. I've reset the APN settings, done them manually with some info I found online, but it's still an issue. If anyone could help me, that'd be amazing.
Also, not software related, the actual screen has an issue. It's not the worst thing ever, but in direct sunlight there is a box around the screen about .25 inches in from the edge. It's almost like the glue they used to attach the glass to the screen isn't clear, but nearly clear. It shows up best on a white background with direct sunlight and the back-light turned up all the way, but it's visible on everything but black. VERY annoying.
I'm going to keep working with it (have factory reset twice now) for a couple of hours, but if it doesn't get figured out I have to return it. I use the phone for work and I literally cannot be without a stable connection.

hoodlum54 said:
Received the unlock code and it worked like a charm, however everything else has been an issue. T-mobile set me up with a sim card and activated it and I can make calls fine, but the data is TERRIBLY slow. As in, I used to get 10mbps easily all around Charlotte (my home city) but now I'm getting MAYBE .88mbps. Also, the top where it says "lte" keeps disappearing and just showing the bars and the data cuts off completely. I'll make a call, and then after I hang up, the symbol comes back for a little while. I've reset the APN settings, done them manually with some info I found online, but it's still an issue. If anyone could help me, that'd be amazing.
Also, not software related, the actual screen has an issue. It's not the worst thing ever, but in direct sunlight there is a box around the screen about .25 inches in from the edge. It's almost like the glue they used to attach the glass to the screen isn't clear, but nearly clear. It shows up best on a white background with direct sunlight and the back-light turned up all the way, but it's visible on everything but black. VERY annoying.
I'm going to keep working with it (have factory reset twice now) for a couple of hours, but if it doesn't get figured out I have to return it. I use the phone for work and I literally cannot be without a stable connection.
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Can you take a screen shot or post your APN settings? I have no issues using on tmobile
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hal3146 said:
Can you take a screen shot or post your APN settings? I have no issues using on tmobile
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I called T-mobile and they had me manually enter 2 different sets of settings to try and get it to work, and the 2nd set was stable but wasn't fast. Then she pushed my device some settings (didn't know they could do that) and I installed them when prompted. That's the settings I'm using now. The connection is stable, but speeds are not like what they were (coming from an S5 so missing band 12 isn't the issue I unless I'm mistaken). Thank you so much for your help.
Here are the screenshots. My old phone used "fast.tmobile.com" but this one uses epc.tmobile.com. Not sure what the difference is. http://imgur.com/a/5pddQ

hoodlum54 said:
I called T-mobile and they had me manually enter 2 different sets of settings to try and get it to work, and the 2nd set was stable but wasn't fast. Then she pushed my device some settings (didn't know they could do that) and I installed them when prompted. That's the settings I'm using now. The connection is stable, but speeds are not like what they were (coming from an S5 so missing band 12 isn't the issue I unless I'm mistaken). Thank you so much for your help.
Here are the screenshots. My old phone used "fast.tmobile.com" but this one uses epc.tmobile.com. Not sure what the difference is. http://imgur.com/a/5pddQ
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Mine is fast-tmobile I think that is your problem. Google tmobile APN settings and try them
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