Hey guys, I've got a question for those of you who have purchased the Z1 (C6903) for T-mobile. Where is it possible to get this thing insured? I've tried going online to various electronics' insurance company's (e. g. Square Trade) but they don't have it listed as an option. Does ANYBODY cover unlocked international phones?
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I called tmo and told them I got a new phone and they insured it. 7$/mo. They insure phones that you bring from other carriers too. They'll insure any phone. Love tmo!
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koolbeanz426 said:
Hey guys, I've got a question for those of you who have purchased the Z1 (C6903) for T-mobile. Where is it possible to get this thing insured? I've tried going online to various electronics' insurance company's (e. g. Square Trade) but they don't have it listed as an option. Does ANYBODY cover unlocked international phones?
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Try contacting SquareTrade directly. They have covered several unlisted, "miscellaneous" gadgets that I have bought. (They also pro-rate the policy and apply the unused premium if you sell the gadget or upgrade to something else).
As for T-mobile, I'm a 15+ year customer, currently using my FOURTH (overnight) replacement HTC Sensation 4g in two+ years... I am patiently waiting for them to offer the z1! I really hope that the z1 hardware is better, but knowing that I can get a quick (like overnight via UPS) replacement of one their stock phones seems : priceless: (As part of my research, I called Sony to ask about repair/replacement times in the US if I bought one from their website, and they said 4-5 days). I'm trying to be patient!
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Without contract what are the ballpark figure you guys think will be the cost?
650-700?
$800 maybe...
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Its $749 outright in Australia. One would assume it'd be less in the US.
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I came across just now an ad that's selling(Not pre order) the Xperia ZL C6506 variant for $650.00
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...peria-ZL-C6506-Android-4-1-W0QQAdIdZ450436593
legit or not?
Although I believe it isn't legit since I used google goggles on the images the ad provides and all images came from blogs so no actual picture of the device to be sold. But just posting it here thought someone from canada might thoroughly confirm it with the seller since the seller is only accepting meet ups for payment.
I HIGHLY recommend this site for all US users who want to get the Xperia Z. Its a company called handtec based in the UK and all their delivery is made over night. I bought my note 2, One X and S3 from them.
http://blog.handtec.co.uk/2013/01/23/buy-sim-free-sony-xperia-z-black-or-white-craftsmanship-design/
Just choose which color you want and click on the link. Its 433 pounds so around 690 US$. We don't have to pay for the vat ( value added tax).
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$700 dollars!!! ERR MAA GAWDD
Riyal said:
I came across just now an ad that's selling(Not pre order) the Xperia ZL C6506 variant for $650.00
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...peria-ZL-C6506-Android-4-1-W0QQAdIdZ450436593
legit or not?
Although I believe it isn't legit since I used google goggles on the images the ad provides and all images came from blogs so no actual picture of the device to be sold. But just posting it here thought someone from canada might thoroughly confirm it with the seller since the seller is only accepting meet ups for payment.
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Pick Up only ...
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Pick Up only ...
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I know it's pick up only. But my point is, the device is already out in the wild even sony still hasn't officially released the device? If ever the ad is true at least.
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I know it's pick up only. But my point is, the device is already out in the wild even sony still hasn't officially released the device? If ever the ad is true at least.
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Probably trying to sell a review device or something. I probably wouldn't buy it unless you're desperate to have it ASAP. These review devices aren't always even in the same update stream etc.
M.
Ok... Actually I was indeed planning on purchasing it. But the frequency bands were not compatible here on our country whether it would be for HSPA+ or LTE.
Riyal said:
Ok... Actually I was indeed planning on purchasing it. But the frequency bands were not compatible here on our country whether it would be for HSPA+ or LTE.
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I'm sure it would be compatible with att hspa+
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So I need to unlock my One for a trip to Europe next month. I called Sprint, we started the process and they told me that the One is already unlocked and that only the iPhone is locked. Is this true? From what I have read this doesn't seem to be the case. I have a GiffGaf SIM I tried to put in my phone and it says SIMLock enabled and doesn't allow me to do anything with the SIM. Thank you.
EDIT: 8/2/13 Here is the step by step guide to disable SIMLock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44143251#post44143251
Thanks guys!
Page 33 of the Get Started guide for the HTC One is what you are looking for.
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Page 33 of the Get Started guide for the HTC One is what you are looking for.
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That is the number I called and talked to a representative and then a supervisor.
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So I need to unlock my One for a trip to Europe next month. I called Sprint, we started the process and they told me that the One is already unlocked and that only the iPhone is locked. Is this true? From what I have read this doesn't seem to be the case. I have a GiffGaf SIM I tried to put in my phone and it says SIMLock enabled and doesn't allow me to do anything with the SIM. Thank you.
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Don't bother trying the sim is unlocked but the phones work out of a frequency that none of the carriers will pick up. If you're so interested in having an unlocked phone why you even with Sprint?
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Because one vacation two week vacation isn't a valid reason to switch carriers. I have my old TP2, its not a big deal. I just figured it would be nice to use my new phone while on vacation... So you are saying the only frequency that the One supports is the frequency for LTE and not that of any GSM carriers?
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So I need to unlock my One for a trip to Europe next month. I called Sprint, we started the process and they told me that the One is already unlocked and that only the iPhone is locked. Is this true? From what I have read this doesn't seem to be the case. I have a GiffGaf SIM I tried to put in my phone and it says SIMLock enabled and doesn't allow me to do anything with the SIM. Thank you.
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I went through about 6 different reps before I got a supervisor who knows anything you have to talk to international tech and then then submit a claim for you which is then reviewed by another department who then contacts you with a yes or no. It will automatically be a no if your phone hasn't been active for 90 days. They gave me that BS even with me being a rep and getting my phone given to me by HTC free of cost. So its not like I paid a subsidized price or anything but yes long process
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I went through about 6 different reps before I got a supervisor who knows anything you have to talk to international tech and then then submit a claim for you which is then reviewed by another department who then contacts you with a yes or no. It will automatically be a no if your phone hasn't been active for 90 days. They gave me that BS even with me being a rep and getting my phone given to me by HTC free of cost. So its not like I paid a subsidized price or anything but yes long process
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Thank you for your response. So did you ultimately get it approved, or am I wasting my time until it has been 90 days? Which by the way is the stupid rule I have ever heard. I have been a long time Sprint customer why should it matter how long I have owned my phone?
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Thank you for your response. So did you ultimately get it approved, or am I wasting my time until it has been 90 days? Which by the way is the stupid rule I have ever heard. I have been a long time Sprint customer why should it matter how long I have owned my phone?
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Haven't gotten a response
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Good luck to both of you on getting your CDMA radios to pick up anything internationally.
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Good luck to both of you on getting your CDMA radios to pick up anything internationally.
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It is a CDMA/GSM phone it will work internationally, that is not the issue. The question at hand is if the SIM can be unlocked so I can use another carrier and not pay Sprints outrageous international fees. Dual CDMA/GSM phones are nothing new. I have my old Touch Pro2 from years ago if this doesn't work, which is also a CDMA phone. Unless you have something helpful to add feel free to overlook my thread.
WTF? Is Sprint now locking all GSM phones? That policy used to apply only to iPhones. In the past, all other Sprint GSM-capable equipment was shipped unlocked.
I actually think it it would be reasonable for them to ship everything locked as long as they let established subscribers in good standing remove the lock upon request. Having to wait 90 days from the phone being activated does seem ridiculous. I don't see what they gain by doing this besides aggravating their customers.
In a semi related matter... Note that I believe the Sprint HTC One only supports one UMTS frequency (2100). That could be a problem in some countries as far as data service is concerned.
The 90 day rule is only for new customers, not a new phone. If you are a long time customer, it will be no problem. Just call the international department and they can take care of it.
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The 90 day rule is only for new customers, not a new phone. If you are a long time customer, it will be no problem. Just call the international department and they can take care of it.
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Thanks for the reply. I hope what you say is true. That would be a reasonable policy to follow.
Props as I already got mine unlocked with this info on day one. Sprint basically said they are not requiring an international roaming plan with this phone and that the 90 day thing for new people is to prevent them from buying their phones and selling for profit internationally.
Sprint is the only non carrier branded hardware version of the hardware available in the US as well.
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Don't bother trying the sim is unlocked but the phones work out of a frequency that none of the carriers will pick up. If you're so interested in having an unlocked phone why you even with Sprint?
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Because it should work in Europe. They he different frequency that the US.
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Props as I already got mine unlocked with this info on day one. Sprint basically said they are not requiring an international roaming plan with this phone and that the 90 day thing for new people is to prevent them from buying their phones and selling for profit internationally.
Sprint is the only non carrier branded hardware version of the hardware available in the US as well.
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Well, in that case, two thumbs up for Sprint for: quickly providing the unlock code :good: and for not branding the device :good:.
BTW, which department at Sprint gave you the unlock code?
I am on a sero plan, so my concierge. I am sure just about any other knowledgable rep can do this. So there's the rub...find that person. Lol.
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Sign into your sprint account online,mime it's showing my pin and punk unlock code. Don't know if that will be enough but maybe
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I finally got through the process enough that I am now pending approval since my device isn't 90 days old. Non of the reps I talked to knew anything, they said the iPhone was the only phone that needed to be unlocked, that my phone was already unlocked, that it wasn't possible to use an international SIM. Be persistent insist that you are correct and that your phone does indeed require an unlock. Now hopefully it comes back with no problems from the approval process, I will be raising hell if they deny my device since it is new. That is the most absurd thing I have ever heard in my life. Good luck!
HTC ONE is a World Phone
the HTC ONE supports all GSM frequencies making it a world phone capable of using local SIM in other countries. Thanks.
Hi all, a friend is now in SF and i asked him to buy for me a new Htc One.
He only found At&t and Sprint store, but i don't want to risk with the sim unlocking.
Does anybody know a store where he can buy a sim unlocked One with no problems?
Thanks
In the USA your only going to be able to get it from a carrier if you buy at a retail store. All the international versions that people are talking about are purchased from online websites. Where are you going to be using the phone?
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In the USA your only going to be able to get it from a carrier if you buy at a retail store. All the international versions that people are talking about are purchased from online websites. Where are you going to be using the phone?
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In Italy.
I read that Sprint is a bit strange with the sim unlocking, so i don't wanna risk.
Instead At&t is possible to be sim unlocked with a code also using unlocking sites.
Btw, my friends says that At&t won't let him buy the phone until he does 3 months of contract..it sounds strange, maybe my friend don't wanna buy the One for me anymore
Right now with inventory issues, most carriers are unwilling to sell there phone out right. They are having a hard time fulfilling contract orders why would they sell you a phone by itself when throngs of people will buy it on contract. Only people I've seen buying it standalone is T-Mobile and that depends on what stores you go to.
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Right now with inventory issues, most carriers are unwilling to sell there phone out right. They are having a hard time fulfilling contract orders why would they sell you a phone by itself when throngs of people will buy it on contract. Only people I've seen buying it standalone is T-Mobile and that depends on what stores you go to.
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Thanks, so my friend was telling me the truth :angel:
I will tell him to try in a T-mobile store.
If anybody has other suggests I will be happy to read them
Specifically o2. I'm on a three contract but also have an o2 one up for an upgrade. I want to use my three sim in the o2 z1.
If you get it from O2, it probably will be carrier locked!
Handset I have from EE is carrier locked, and bootloader lock alllowed is NO.
Doesn't look to be the end of the world, when a lot of Sony stuff relies on the bootloader being locked. DRM keys and that.
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Handset I have from EE is carrier locked, and bootloader lock alllowed is NO.
Doesn't look to be the end of the world, when a lot of Sony stuff relies on the bootloader being locked. DRM keys and that.
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Hey mate, would you be able to do me a bit of a favour? I've pre ordered from Phones4u for EE and Phones4u have been saying that EE haven't approved the device and aren't shipping it etc! Will you be able to put up some proof of where you got it from and you've received it so I can shown to Phones4u? Those sods are delaying orders till next week and giving this excuse! Thanks would be very grateful if you could do something!
Handset is direct from EE.
I ordered over the phone on 5th September.
All that come with the phone is a shipping note.
I am not prepared to post a copy of that on a public forum. The note mentioned that I should have received a DSR letter too, but didn't.
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Got mine on Tuesday from EE so that's bull
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Without a shadow of a doubt it will be carrier locked and bootloader unlock will be no from O2.
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Having been an AT&T customer for over 10 years now, I wanted to take my recently purchased Galaxy Note 3 on a trip to Europe, therefore, I wanted to unlock it. I called AT&T and was told (basically) that my phone can't be unlocked except after the 2 year contract period expires. Oh yeah! Forget AT&T...I'm on my own. Anyone have ideas on how to do an unlock on an AT&T Note 3 reliably?
You can try region lock away by chainfire. You have to be rooted for it to work. Good luck.
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I agree with the OP. I do not believe that carriers should have any influence or say so when it comes to phones. Why do they need to control them? Like with updates for example. What a nightmare. Why does phone phone have to be locked to them. I'm paying them for service only. UGH.
Chainfire's unlock works on M19 build and baseband. If you are on MJ5, you need to restore with a M19 build / MJ5 baseband and then root, then apply the unlock.
If you don't want to root, the only option is to purchase unlock code.
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I agree with the OP. I do not believe that carriers should have any influence or say so when it comes to phones. Why do they need to control them? Like with updates for example. What a nightmare. Why does phone phone have to be locked to them. I'm paying them for service only. UGH.
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Your not paying just for just service. When you get the phone on 2 year plan every month you paying a payment on that phone every month. That's why your bill so high. People don't realize it.
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If you don't want to have to worry about any of that then buy the phone out right and don't do a 2 year contract it like buy a car on credit you don't fully own it till you pay it off. On top of that if you don't like waiting for updates and stuff buy an unlocked Un carrier branded phone and get the update when they come out.
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Maybe try this path?
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/?
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I unlocked mine via a website. Cost me $30 but worked just fine. I am in the UK right now and using my note 3 with a pay as you go sim. I tried the region lock away here on xda but the sim was still locked.
Like you I was so mad when AT&T told me they no longer provide unlock codes. Once my contract expires I am done with them.
Hope this helps. Cheers.
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Just pay one of the many websites out there $30ish to get an unlock code based on the IMEI number. I did it with my AT&T N3 within a week of buying it and it works great Internationally.
I understand it costs money and people assume it should be free but it's a minimal amount of money not to have to deal with AT&T's bone head customer service.
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All carriers are like this from my experience. Keeping the phone locked is the only form of inconvenience they can put on people who do not want to honor their contracts and steal the phone. I called AT&T 2 months after I got my Note 3 on contract to unlock and they told me the buy-out price was 198.00.