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[Q] Sim lock

Hey,
if I buy the phone at full retail price without contract, is it then locked for sim cards as well? I cant find this information anywhere.
I'm thinking about buying it and take it home to europa. Thats why im asking.
Thanks

It might be, considering it's on Verizon, but I'm not sure if it'd even work in Europe. It is, primarily, on Verizon's CDMA bands and presumably the SIM is only for roaming usage, I'm not really sure if it would work to just buy it in the US and take it back home.
You can buy the overseas equivalent, which is the Milestone 3 and should be available(if not now, then soon). The Milestone, unless I'm mistaken, is GSM primarily.

If I have undesrtood correctly, Motorola Droid 3 works on European WCDMA networks. They advertise phone like "3G works more than 125 countries".
I have same problem. I want Droid 3. I have heard only one comment about Droid 3 Europe edition. It says that Milestone 3 comes to Europe in Q3 or Q4. News also say that it will not arrive to UK.
Only problem on Verizon model is hotspot restrictions and contract needed. I don't want pay 30$ for 2GB, because unlimited data costs 15$, in Finland..
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Only problem on Verizon model is hotspot restrictions and contract needed.
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I thought the one for 460$ is "contract free" ? Or what does full retail price means?
It might be, considering it's on Verizon, but I'm not sure if it'd even work in Europe.
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At droidforums.net guys want to take it to the uk, sim already insert.
It is defenetly working, my question is now, do i get it without contract?
The thing about waiting and buying it when it gets released at europa is no point, because when i buy it now for 460$ in the us, it means 340€ (if you now a Stewardess you do not even pay taxes and shipping). When it gets released here it might be around 450€, normally they change it 1:1.

DroidXY said:
I thought the one for 460$ is "contract free" ? Or what does full retail price means?
At droidforums.net guys want to take it to the uk, sim already insert.
It is defenetly working, my question is now, do i get it without contract?
The thing about waiting and buying it when it gets released at europa is no point, because when i buy it now for 460$ in the us, it means 340€ (if you now a Stewardess you do not even pay taxes and shipping). When it gets released here it might be around 450€, normally they change it 1:1.
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Verizon wants to keep Droid 3. Still, if you buy it with cash, you must take Verizon to Operator.
I'm not sure, will BestBuy require Verizon use, because they are Verizon branded.
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b patience, it is a global phone like D2G
u need to unlock it via VZ

A unlock code ebay seller told me they get codes for the droid 3 as well.
He has over 6000 evaluations, i'll see in a few weeks.

I have always watched Droids Google and Verizon marks, and I like them(as stupid as it sounds) and if models come to eBay or somewhere, I'll buy it.
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DroidXY said:
A unlock code ebay seller told me they get codes for the droid 3 as well.
He has over 6000 evaluations, i'll see in a few weeks.
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Can you tell the seller ID?
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DroidXY said:
Hey,
if I buy the phone at full retail price without contract, is it then locked for sim cards as well? I cant find this information anywhere.
I'm thinking about buying it and take it home to europa. Thats why im asking.
Thanks
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Yes, it is SIM locked even if you buy it at full retail price without a contract. If you're a Verizon customer and meet a handful of qualifications, Verizon will unlock the SIM free of charge. Beyond that, the only way to get it unlocked is to wait until some online vendors get codes for it. Once it's unlocked, it should work on pretty much any GSM network outside of the U.S.

Xperia T now for sale at in Canada

Xperia T (with LTE)
Rogers have it listed on their website, and it has LTE. $99 with 3-year plan, $525 with no commitment.
I did call Rogers and tried to get one for use on AT&T, but no, they don't sell unlocked phones! 1-800 Rogers1 (764-3771).
http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wire...ductId_Detailed=XPERIATBLK&N=52+11+4294920246.
Bell has it listed with LTE. $99 with 3-year plan, and $549 no term/no contract. I called them too (sorry America, NOT unlocked!) Bell phone number: 1-888-466-2453.
http://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Products/Sony-Xperia-T#
Xperia T (non-LTE)
Mobilicity has it for $499, NO LTE! along with an assortment of monthly plans. 1 (877) 866-2458.Yebo, they are locked too! Can you believe that?
http://mobilicity.ca/contact-us/
Expansys Canada has it for $569. This in the non-LTE version. This is unlocked, folks. But if you are not in Canada, might as well get one from your local expansys.
http://www.expansys.ca/sony-xperia-t-android-smartphone-black-unlocked-236113/
These are CANADIAN sources. Getting it from "alibaba dot com" and "tumbuktu online" does not count as for sale in Canada, folks. Lots of sources in UK, Europe and Asia, the list would be unmanageable.
Go ahead! You can THANK me now, not later!

Imdking said:
Rogers have it listed on their website, and it has LTE. Other carriers sell it too, but without LTE.
http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wire...ductId_Detailed=XPERIATBLK&N=52+11+4294920246.
I did call Rogers and tried to get one for use on AT&T, but no, they don't sell unlocked phones!
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BELL has the LTE version as well
Should receive mine today ( pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase UPS ) or tomorrow at worse, can't wait :laugh:

I would love to get this phone now that it's available but with rumours of Odin and Yuga flying around I also want to wait.
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Please upload ftf files of the firmwares when you can guys.
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Does anyone know if the bootloader on the Rogers Xperia T is unlockable? I know they had the Ion locked down .... just wondering if I should sign a 3 year and cancel it (its cheaper the buying it outright) and unlocking it or to order an international one. They are currently back ordered here so I can't even go and check :s

RaWrGs said:
Does anyone know if the bootloader on the Rogers Xperia T is unlockable? I know they had the Ion locked down .... just wondering if I should sign a 3 year and cancel it (its cheaper the buying it outright) and unlocking it or to order an international one. They are currently back ordered here so I can't even go and check :s
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Highly doubt it. My rogers branded arc is locked so I wouldn't see why they would unlock the T bootloader. Unless they have a sudden change of heart.
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Spectre51 said:
Please upload ftf files of the firmwares when you can guys.
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I'll get in touch with you via PM and help as I can as I just grabbed mine

fredastere said:
I'll get in touch with you via PM and help as I can as I just grabbed mine
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If you let me have the link I can link them to the all in one thread as well.
Also, I have lots of cloud storage if you cant host them.

gregbradley said:
If you let me have the link I can link them to the all in one thread as well.
Also, I have lots of cloud storage if you cant host them.
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I'll definately get in touch with you so you can host it,
cheers
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Btw if anyone care to give me instruction to get the tft file i'll try to get it done this afternoon at best, at worse during the week end
regards

fredastere said:
I'll definately get in touch with you so you can host it,
cheers
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Btw if anyone care to give me instruction to get the tft file i'll try to get it done this afternoon at best, at worse during the week end
regards
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follow my guide from post 2 in the all in one thread from the Q&A section

Will do
Cheers
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Can't find it anywhere. -_-
Where did you find it guys ?

jonleyo said:
Can't find it anywhere. -_-
Where did you find it guys ?
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Find what?
If you are talking about the phone itself, I ordered it via Rogers wednesday morning, could have received it yesterday evening but wasn't home. So I picked it up at a UPS store this morning
Your best bet is to order it I think for now, no stores have it as far as I know
cheers

I have updated the first post with links and phone numbers to the 3 providers that have the Xperia T for sale in Canada. Canadian residents, if you find another source, please advise. Especially if the T is unlocked!

Imdking said:
I have updated the first post with links and phone numbers to the 3 providers that have the Xperia T for sale in Canada. Canadian residents, if you find another source, please advise. Especially if the T is unlocked!
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NCIX have the International Xperia TX for sale.

Imdking said:
I have updated the first post with links and phone numbers to the 3 providers that have the Xperia T for sale in Canada. Canadian residents, if you find another source, please advise. Especially if the T is unlocked!
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You won't find an unlocked Xperia T in Canada.
noxlord said:
NCIX have the International Xperia TX for sale.
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YesAsia is selling it for at least $50 less after shipping and currency exchange rate. I just bought a white TX there and waiting for them to ship it

1337rice said:
You won't find an unlocked Xperia T in Canada.
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No shyt, Sherlock Holmes!!!!!
You figured it out!!!

1337rice said:
You won't find an unlocked Xperia T in Canada.
YesAsia is selling it for at least $50 less after shipping and currency exchange rate. I just bought a white TX there and waiting for them to ship it
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Did you use the 3$ off coupon ? i ended up with a total of US$524.98. Don't forget to post if you had to pay duty & tax ... will wait for your answer before ordering
The rogers stores in my town don't have the dummy device yet and only have one phone in inventory.

Does this count?
Edit: cannot post urls yet. expansys.ca and look for Xperia T.

anwedr said:
Does this count?
Edit: cannot post urls yet. expansys.ca and look for Xperia T.
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Doesnt look like the LT30a because there's no LTE bands in the technical details section. Probably the LT30p.
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Release on AT&T???

How come I haven't heard anything about it...been waiting for months. Might as well wait for an lg Optimus pro then since it should be out soon.

cleankutazn said:
How come I haven't heard anything about it...been waiting for months. Might as well wait for an lg Optimus pro then since it should be out soon.
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Its never coming to ATT

samven582 said:
Its never coming to ATT
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I spoke with AT&T Tuesday and the woman I spoke to said they were picking up the Xperia Z, however they had a callback on it (probably not enough AT&T bloatware and badges) so it would be a little while still. She didn't give me an exact date or estimate, but she did say AT&T is "definitely" (her words) picking up the Z

Rajinn said:
I spoke with AT&T Tuesday and the woman I spoke to said they were picking up the Xperia Z, however they had a callback on it (probably not enough AT&T bloatware and badges) so it would be a little while still. She didn't give me an exact date or estimate, but she did say AT&T is "definitely" (her words) picking up the Z
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she might have been trolling

AwesomeAHlee said:
she might have been trolling
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that's my job to troll people.

AT&T is not picking up the Z or ZL.
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Spectre51 said:
AT&T is not picking up the Z or ZL.
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And so far, only the ZL is being sold unlocked in the USA.
In theory, if you can import the C6602, it should be compatible with AT&T HSPA+ - but 6602s seem incredibly rare, nearly all Zs I've seen are 6603s (Euro LTE, which lacks HSPA1900.)

Entropy512 said:
And so far, only the ZL is being sold unlocked in the USA.
In theory, if you can import the C6602, it should be compatible with AT&T HSPA+ - but 6602s seem incredibly rare, nearly all Zs I've seen are 6603s (Euro LTE, which lacks HSPA1900.)
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if you want the c6602 model check ebay, i have not bought from this guy yet but i plan to soon. if you could contact him and ask about the return policy/ exchange policy and post it here that would be helpful (for some reason i can't contact him) and also ask if what's in the box dock? headphones model.
Black http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Xperia...0814099702?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2c6d6818f6
White http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Xperia...0908066166?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2ec70dcd76
you might also want to check negri electronics it's cheaper on their website, but i did not like their policies.

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And so far, only the ZL is being sold unlocked in the USA.
In theory, if you can import the C6602, it should be compatible with AT&T HSPA+ -
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Yes Z isn't available "yet" unlocked in the states without ordering from somewhere else.
The C6602 works with AT&T HSPA + without issue.....no in theory about it. It's what I have been using for the past few weeks.

That's too bad for sony, I guess they won't get a chance to redeem themselves after all.

Is this the C6606?

http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/07/t-m...&utm_campaign=Feed:+pocketnow+(pocketnow.com)
What do you think? Is this the C6606 or completly another model or just fake

EAK47 said:
http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/07/t-m...&utm_campaign=Feed:+pocketnow+(pocketnow.com)
What do you think? Is this the C6606 or completly another model or just fake
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Looks exactly like our phones, so based on the picture we can't say anything.

Yes it is.
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Yes it is.
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does that mean the C6606 will only be sold through T-Mobile or will it be sold unlocked as well through USA's Sony store?
If its carrier locked or unlocked sold through carriers like T Mobile, the bootloader is usually locked. and I personally dont like it when carriers add their brands name on to the phone ><

LitoNi said:
does that mean the C6606 will only be sold through T-Mobile or will it be sold unlocked as well through USA's Sony store?
If its carrier locked or unlocked sold through carriers like T Mobile, the bootloader is usually locked. and I personally dont like it when carriers add their brands name on to the phone ><
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I still haven't been able to confirm that it well be available unlocked yet. Don't think it's been decided yet.
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Thanks for comfirmation Spectre
I have a weird question here... Does t-Mobile allows outright purchase?
I am from Canada and I'm planning some vacation in the States this summer, I wanna buy it there but I am not aware about how the carriers work there.
Some stupid carriers here do not allow outright purchase.
Also, I heard about a law that makes sim unlock illegal in the States, is this actually true? If T-Mobile allows outright purchase, do they unlock the phone, if so, does anyone know the price.
If I manage to get the device, I hope that T-Mobile logo is on the protector and not on the phone... I hate carrier branding on a phone
Also, do you have any idea about the Z Tablet release date?

EAK47 said:
Thanks for comfirmation Spectre
I have a weird question here... Does t-Mobile allows outright purchase?
I am from Canada and I'm planning some vacation in the States this summer, I wanna buy it there but I am not aware about how the carriers work there.
Some stupid carriers here do not allow outright purchase.
Also, I heard about a law that makes sim unlock illegal in the States, is this actually true? If T-Mobile allows outright purchase, do they unlock the phone, if so, does anyone know the price.
If I manage to get the device, I hope that T-Mobile logo is on the protector and not on the phone... I hate carrier branding on a phone
Also, do you have any idea about the Z Tablet release date?
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Yeah they do. They just restructured their plans and you actually get a lower monthly plan cost if you buy the phone outright. Not like AT&T where it doesn't matter.
As to your last question couple of months.
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Spectre51 said:
Yeah they do. They just restructured their plans and you actually get a lower monthly plan cost if you buy the phone outright. Not like AT&T where it doesn't matter.
As to your last question couple of months.
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Awesome. Thanks a lot

[Q] Any plans to come to the US?

I have been trying to find a release date for this phone, but I don't even see any talk of it coming to the US.. Anyone know?

svfusion said:
I have been trying to find a release date for this phone, but I don't even see any talk of it coming to the US.. Anyone know?
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I haven't found any news on a US release yet either so I purchased the C6903 unlocked international model. It supports the LTE bands for T-Mobile. If you're with AT&T I've read you should get the C6906 model. Mine has shipped today, can't wait to get it!
Also, I ordered through clove.co.uk and will be receiving the Sony Smartwatch 2 towards the end of the month. It's included in your purchase. Handtec.co.uk was also offering this deal.

thepanttherlady said:
I haven't found any news on a US release yet either so I purchased the C6903 unlocked international model. It supports the LTE bands for T-Mobile. If you're with AT&T I've read you should get the C6906 model. Mine has shipped today, can't wait to get it!
Also, I ordered through clove.co.uk and will be receiving the Sony Smartwatch 2 towards the end of the month. It's included in your purchase. Handtec.co.uk was also offering this deal.
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Thanks!

I also order mine z1 from same website as you are two-day ago but I haven't received any email that can confirm my order delivered.when you order?now I see the website said outstock but when I order still have in stock
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In stock in US
paullu said:
I also order mine z1 from same website as you are two-day ago but I haven't received any email that can confirm my order delivered.when you order?now I see the website said outstock but when I order still have in stock
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This us site in Texas have the phone in stock gsmnation.com/sony-mobile-xperia-z1-c6903-unlocked.html