Hello,
I have ordered an XT1058 for use by my wife on Straight Talk (ATT). She is currently using the service on a Samsung galaxy nexus (google play edition) . Occasionally when she is in a pinch she uses the wifi hotspot. I know this is not really permitted under straight talks terms but she keeps it very quick and only when necessary. It has not been a problem for the last two years. I am wondering she will be able to do the same thing on this new phone. Will the att rom allow for the hotspot or is this going to be an issue? Also while I'm at it, after looking things over I see some comments that the bootloader is unlockable and others saying that Motorola does not unlock the ATT phones other threads talk about some Chinese middleman that was doing it but it looks like the time has passed for that. Any info is appreciated.
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i have an unlocked xt1058, with ATT branding on the back and wifi tethering works for me right out of the box. phone not rooted or anything. i was pretty puzzled as to how, but im not complaining
NB- im not using it on AT&T ( i dont live in the US) .. so i dunno if its carrier related
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I've got a T-Mobile Moto X (XT1053) on the way. I didn't do the dev version since I wanted to customize with motomaker. I'm intending to use it with AT&T though in the short term.
I'm curious if anyone else doing this arrangement can comment on the native tethering experience on AT&T? Since it's the T-Mobile model, does it bother with an entitlement check? Does it just work? That's pretty much the only reason for me to bother rooting since I wanted to stay on the stock rom for this phone. Would be pretty sweet if tethering just worked
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superm1 said:
I've got a T-Mobile Moto X (XT1053) on the way. I didn't do the dev version since I wanted to customize with motomaker. I'm intending to use it with AT&T though in the short term.
I'm curious if anyone else doing this arrangement can comment on the native tethering experience on AT&T? Since it's the T-Mobile model, does it bother with an entitlement check? Does it just work? That's pretty much the only reason for me to bother rooting since I wanted to stay on the stock rom for this phone. Would be pretty sweet if tethering just worked
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If you're planning to root it, you can solve the problem easily...otherwise, at least my att phone tried to check with net10 (my carrier) when I triT
There is a thread with the instructions for wifi tethering w/out the check.
If I could get away without rooting it i'd rather skip doing so, but if the check is still happening than I guess that's a good reason to root. Saw http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544679 is how to get around if rooted.
I just got the dev model this week and native tethering works perfectly on AT&T, no need to root.
bugsy said:
I just got the dev model this week and native tethering works perfectly on AT&T, no need to root.
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Awesome, thanks!
Just got my MotoMaker T-Mobile model today and popped in an AT&T nano sim. Tethering indeed works perfectly on it! YAY.
Hello guys,
I am getting a really good deal on a Verizon version (Unlocked) on Craigslist. I am on T-mobile.
I do not intend to unlock bootloader or root etc.
Have a few questions:
1. Will I be able to use all functionalities on the Verizon phone (like I would get on a T-mobile version)?
2. Do these Verizon versions come with removable Verzion apps?
3. Is there a way to flash T-Mobile firmware on the phone? Will this process make the Verizon version "like" T-Mobile version?
4. Anything else I should be aware of (like Volte/Wifi Calling/HD voice etc.).
Thanks a lot!
Did you ever find answers to some of your questions?
It is obvious he did absolutely no research. Are you waiting for somebody to do all the reading for you?
yourmumsbootloader said:
It is obvious he did absolutely no research. Are you waiting for somebody to do all the reading for you?
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I just noticed that searching on XDA has "search all post text" disabled by default which yields no results. Turning that on brings in a bunch of relevant posts. XDA should look into that.
i have a verizon n9 , i put my Tmobile sim card, got 4G, however, if you make a phone call, all the 4g functions shut off , even the browser.
any solutions
Gadgets Repair Tampa said:
i have a verizon n9 , i put my Tmobile sim card, got 4G, however, if you make a phone call, all the 4g functions shut off , even the browser.
any solutions
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If your plan is to use it on T-Mobile, flash T-Mobile firmware.
Hello, i just got this phone (Moto G6) and it is straight talk branded. Does anyone know if there is any available TWRP, root, or anything like that possible for this model (XT1925DL)?
hydroman202 said:
Hello, i just got this phone (Moto G6) and it is straight talk branded. Does anyone know if there is any available TWRP, root, or anything like that possible for this model (XT1925DL)?
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From what I can gather it is the same as a regular G6, but don't hold me to it. I believe there is root, but no TWRP, there are no Roms(although GSI's will work to some extent or another), and probably will never be any real development for this phone.
I'm gonna bump this because I'm thinking about one of these from Walmart. Any more thoughts/updatez on root?
Thanks,
Rich
I would just go to Best buy and buy a retail unlocked. I'm not sure the bootloader is unlockable on the DL. It'll work just fine on any of the straight talk networks.
I have the Total Wireless version of the DL, which I assume is the same as Straight Talk, since they're both Tracfone CDMA services. I can confirm that the bootloader cannot be unlocked on this model - they won't give you a code on the Motorola bootloader unlocking website. On the bright side, I paid only $108 after applying a 40% discount code from Groupon to the $179 that TW charges for the G6, and TW is offering a $35/mo 7.5 GB plan if you port a number. So far, pretty nice phone for the $ and TW service beats the hell out of the AT&T service I moved from, at least in my area. Also, mobile hotspot is enabled, contrary to some reports I had read online.
Thanks for the info. I got one from Walmart and of course it went on sale after I bought it. Rules of the game... anyway, I didn't even care about the carrier as I just wanna use it as a nice capable wi-fi mini-tablet, as it were, since 7 inch tabs now are junk. So I put it in airplane and turn wifi on.
Anyways, with all my apps loaded and using Adguard, it works fine with no lagging and most bloatware is disableable via settings so no complaints here.
Rich
Evening Folks! I've been doing a ton of searching and haven't found a solution yet, or anything specific to an unlocked Note 9 on the Verizon network.
I'm trying to figure out how I go about enabling (in some form or fashion) the Verizon video calling feature. I have two small girls at home, and travel often. I didn't realize when I purchased an unlocked phone, I would miss out on these features!
Anyone point me to a forum, or article that might shed a little light? I'm hoping for a workaround. Unfortunately the workaround for the Note 8 doesn't work for the Note 9.
Any help is extremely appreciated!!!!
Sincerely, Paul.
Pdub,
When you buy an unlocked phone on the Verizon network you loss WiFi calling, visual voicemail and network video calls. There is a forum were you can flash the Verizon version of Android 8.1. it's on XDA forum with instructions. That's how you can get it on an unlocked phone.
Also if you have Asurion for insurance with Brian, cancel it. They will not cover unlocked phone
Visual voicemail works (when you insert the Verizon SIM, the Voicemail app appears in Galaxy Apps).
Video calling was able to be enabled on Nougat phones, but has been blocked by Verizon. I've been using Duo instead which isn't ideal, but works well.
The Unlocked firmware has much less bloat, the Samsung Caller ID and Spam feature works (Verizon makes you pay extra), and I appreciate that there is no Verizon bootscreen, no annoying announcement when you're near a Verizon store, and seems to be less invasive.
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Pdub,
When you buy an unlocked phone on the Verizon network you loss WiFi calling, visual voicemail and network video calls. There is a forum were you can flash the Verizon version of Android 8.1. it's on XDA forum with instructions. That's how you can get it on an unlocked phone.
Also if you have Asurion for insurance with Brian, cancel it. They will not cover unlocked phone
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Wow, I wish I would have known that. I didn't know Asurion didn't cover unlocked. Is there another insurance out there that does?
Also, if I were to flash the Verizon version of Android, would updates come through still?
I'm thinking about switching from T-Mobile to Verizon, but have zero experience with Verizon and would like to confirm that there won't be any problem using their network if the phone is rooted, modded, running a custom rom/kernal, etc. I can't get a straight answer from them.
Thanks
PhilipTD said:
I'm thinking about switching from T-Mobile to Verizon, but have zero experience with Verizon and would like to confirm that there won't be any problem using their network if the phone is rooted, modded, running a custom rom/kernal, etc. I can't get a straight answer from them.
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Should be fine but think they lock the bootloader I'm from UK so may be wrong lol
jaythenut said:
Should be fine but think they lock the bootloader I'm from UK so may be wrong lol
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Thanks for your reply. Yes, I've always heard it's impossible to unlock the bootloader on Verizon's own branded phones. I won't be buying from them, however, but directly from Google. Being able to unlock the bootloader is imperative for me. I have rooted and modded every one of the phones I've owned, starting in 2010 with my Nexus One
HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE PB99100
HBOOT: BLACKROSE 7.35.5017
ROM: CM10.1-20130403-VJ-6.0
KERNEL: 2.6.38.8-MSKU-KERNEL-JB
BASEBAND: 32.50.00.32U_5.1.2.00.08
RECOVERY: 4EXT-1.0.0.5 RC9
(that's how we made our signatures back then) and I'm not going to stop now. I can't even imagine using a phone that I can't root, mod, tweak, and run custom roms and kernels on.
Because I've been on T-Mobile since before it was even called T-Mobile (when there were only dumb phones), the only knowledge I have about Verizon is based on what I've read here over the years, mainly complaints that if you buy a phone from Verizon, it will be locked down, completely and forever, even once it's been paid off, and even if you buy it outright. Buying a Verizon-branded phone, therefore, is out of the question. But I do, unfortunately, need to switch to Verizon's network because T-Mobile's coverage is unacceptably spotty outside of urban areas. Yes, they are always building out their infrastructure and buying spectrum, and now they have acquired Sprint's, but I need reliable service, right now, in the suburbs of New York, where I visit my parents regularly now that they are getting on in years.
So, to make a long story short I am buying an unlocked Pixel 5 from Google and would like to make sure that it will work on Verizon's network once it's been rooted, modded, etc. If anyone recently has used an unlocked, rooted phone on Verizon, I'd greatly appreciate your advice.
Thanks
PhilipTD said:
So, to make a long story short I am buying an unlocked Pixel 5 from Google and would like to make sure that it will work on Verizon's network once it's been rooted, modded, etc. If anyone recently has used an unlocked, rooted phone on Verizon, I'd greatly appreciate your advice.
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There are a bunch of rooted phones on VZW network with the P4 line so I can't see why the P5 would be any different. Personally, I'd unlock it and leave it not rooted, then test it out. Then root it and test it. If any test fail then you still have a window to return it. And if it doesn't work (which I highly doubt) then it's a matter of priorities, coverage vs rooting. Dollars to doughnuts it will work rooted. G Pay might be another story but I presume you don't really care about that.
PhilipTD said:
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I've always heard it's impossible to unlock the bootloader on Verizon's own branded phones. I won't be buying from them, however, but directly from Google. Being able to unlock the bootloader is imperative for me. I have rooted and modded every one of the phones I've owned, starting in 2010 with my Nexus One
HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE PB99100
HBOOT: BLACKROSE 7.35.5017
ROM: CM10.1-20130403-VJ-6.0
KERNEL: 2.6.38.8-MSKU-KERNEL-JB
BASEBAND: 32.50.00.32U_5.1.2.00.08
RECOVERY: 4EXT-1.0.0.5 RC9
(that's how we made our signatures back then) and I'm not going to stop now. I can't even imagine using a phone that I can't root, mod, tweak, and run custom roms and kernels on.
Because I've been on T-Mobile since before it was even called T-Mobile (when there were only dumb phones), the only knowledge I have about Verizon is based on what I've read here over the years, mainly complaints that if you buy a phone from Verizon, it will be locked down, completely and forever, even once it's been paid off, and even if you buy it outright. Buying a Verizon-branded phone, therefore, is out of the question. But I do, unfortunately, need to switch to Verizon's network because T-Mobile's coverage is unacceptably spotty outside of urban areas. Yes, they are always building out their infrastructure and buying spectrum, and now they have acquired Sprint's, but I need reliable service, right now, in the suburbs of New York, where I visit my parents regularly now that they are getting on in years.
So, to make a long story short I am buying an unlocked Pixel 5 from Google and would like to make sure that it will work on Verizon's network once it's been rooted, modded, etc. If anyone recently has used an unlocked, rooted phone on Verizon, I'd greatly appreciate your advice.
Thanks
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Root will not make any difference at all only gpay maybe but like you I've rooted all my phone's on lots of networks in UK and all been fine so will be fine for you I'm sure
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There are a bunch of rooted phones on VZW network with the P4 line so I can't see why the P5 would be any different. Personally, I'd unlock it and leave it not rooted, then test it out. Then root it and test it. If any test fail then you still have a window to return it. And if it doesn't work (which I highly doubt) then it's a matter of priorities, coverage vs rooting. Dollars to doughnuts it will work rooted. G Pay might be another story but I presume you don't really care about that.
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Thanks for the encouraging info and the great idea of testing it out, which made me realize that I can get a prepaid sim from verizon and see if they can activate the Pixel 5 after I unlock and root it. Thanks
jaythenut said:
Root will not make any difference at all only gpay maybe but like you I've rooted all my phone's on lots of networks in UK and all been fine so will be fine for you I'm sure
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Awesome, I really hope that's the case