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New user droid 3 xt862 - assistance

Hello guys, I just goot this device used from someone in the US. It is locked on GSM, but rooted.
At this I am most interested in getting it unlocked and explore further which is, learning bootstrapping, changing recovery and loading custom roms.
I spoke to Verizon extensively today and was told, they wouldn't be able to give me the unlock code unless it was activated on the network. After a long conversation, the global support team suggested that if I know someone in the US on the Verizon network, what could possibly be done is activating this phone on their current contract, right away share the unlock code and move the Verizon user to their previous phone. All on one call, with a feww minutes? Do Verizon users or with similar experience share their insight, if this would work out with getting an unlock code from them?
I don't really want to go through the idea of finding someone, going through the call and finding out, the person I spoke to was mistaken about all this possible on a single call..
Any other ways to unlock the phone? I don't like the idea of paying money to a website for the unlock code and possibly the code not working, with no refunds.
I've already spent on the phone with the risk of not ever being able to unlock it.
I know, there are threads with unlocking info, but a lot of users I realized were still unable to unlock their phones.
Looking forward to expert insights, and thanks a load everyone!
Cheers.
Sent from my HTC Vision

To add, I am not physically in the US, neither is the phone. Phones GSM bands are apparently compatible with the GSM networks in my country.
Thanks!
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Unfortuanlty that is the only way to unlock an xt862. Unless it has never been activated on verizons network. As I understand it verizon changes the sim unlock code upon first activation. Even if that is the case you will still need a code from an unlock site(or possibly your nearest cell repair store)
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Endoroid said:
Unfortuanlty that is the only way to unlock an xt862. Unless it has never been activated on verizons network. As I understand it verizon changes the sim unlock code upon first activation. Even if that is the case you will still need a code from an unlock site(or possibly your nearest cell repair store)
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Ok. Unlock4Moto.com is where I am currently planning to purchase it from - they don't have specific verizon codes, but motorola xt862 in general.
Really really hoping, that verizon didn't change the lock code during its few months of activation.
Scared now of not having to use the device as only a PDA..
Thanks for the response.
Can others also pls share their experiences, thanks!
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rezapatel said:
Ok. Unlock4Moto.com is where I am currently planning to purchase it from - they don't have specific verizon codes, but motorola xt862 in general.
Really really hoping, that verizon didn't change the lock code during its few months of activation.
Scared now of not having to use the device as only a PDA..
Thanks for the response.
Can others also pls share their experiences, thanks!
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Ya if its been activated previously the code from unlock4moto will probably fail. In addition if you have too many fails the phone will go into susbsidy lock(or something similar) and will need a PUK(personal unlock code) from verizon to even be functional. You could try just calling verizon repeatedly and explain your perdicament to a new agent each time until you find one that will just give you the sim unlock code. I do believe that it needs to be connected to verizons network at the time though there are several threads of ppl who have had this same problem. Its pretty ****ty. I might recommend selling it and getting the xt860 model. Its easier to unlock and is also global GSM.
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Endoroid said:
Ya if its been activated previously the code from unlock4moto will probably fail. In addition if you have too many fails the phone will go into susbsidy lock(or something similar) and will need a PUK(personal unlock code) from verizon to even be functional. You could try just calling verizon repeatedly and explain your perdicament to a new agent each time until you find one that will just give you the sim unlock code. I do believe that it needs to be connected to verizons network at the time though there are several threads of ppl who have had this same problem. Its pretty ****ty. I might recommend selling it and getting the xt860 model. Its easier to unlock and is also global GSM.
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That really sounds crappy :-( I do although plan to buy one and see what happens. Just hoping, I am lucky. Else, I will trt and resort to finding someone from verizon to help me with the situation.
In regards to selling it, I purchased the phone in the us with a friends address almost a month back, and received it in hand just today. Really wouldn't want to sell it yet or thar I might not even find a buyer for a locked phone in my country.
Tough situation I am in, thanks though and wish me luck!
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You can bypass the Verizon setup by tapping the four corners of the setup window. At least this will make the phone useable.

That would make the phone usable as a PDA (wifi only), but I think he mentioned that wasn't his goal. Still good info to have while waiting for unlock though.
OP, the phone definitely needs to be activated on a Verizon account temporarily so it can communicate with their system for unlock code to work. Maybe you can place an ad on craigslist offering some money or something similar. People have nothing to lose by helping you if they don't have a global phone or if they never travel outside the US. If they've already done it before, I believe they have to wait ten months before they can unlock another phone on their line. Just fyi.
Good luck!
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BenSWoodruff said:
That would make the phone usable as a PDA (wifi only), but I think he mentioned that wasn't his goal. Still good info to have while waiting for unlock though.
OP, the phone definitely needs to be activated on a Verizon account temporarily so it can communicate with their system for unlock code to work. Maybe you can place an ad on craigslist offering some money or something similar. People have nothing to lose by helping you if they don't have a global phone or if they never travel outside the US. If they've already done it before, I believe they have to wait ten months before they can unlock another phone on their line. Just fyi.
Good luck!
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Ahh here's another catch then. But I guess, someone who doesn't travel out might be willing.
Btw, just a quick question, so like the support person told me that I can get the phone activated on Verizon without the phone having to be physically in the US, can someone confirm that's possible?
Also, while at it, if someone on XDA is willing to help me with the situation, it would be awesome! I don't mind looking at the option of a monetary incentive for the assistance.
Thanks!
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True-ish
Having been through the SIM unlock route myself, here is what I found out. The Droid3 Sim unlock code modification is presented in the first Over The Air (OTA) update. And it doesn't effectively change the code. It adds a modified algorithm to the existing code which has to match up to the one they provide you with. Just like an md5 sum would be incorrect if anything is missing or altered. If the phone is or is returned to the original software that came on the phone (i.e. SBF / Fastboot / Flash) then this algorithm is not present in the firmware and thus the code you recieve from a third party vendor should work. I would surf around and find a trusted source with a strong reputation. When you find a company that states they can do it for you then ask them what their success rate is with the Droid 3 in particular.
As far as the subsidy lock......mine was just like the droid 2 global, when I tried too many attempts it subsidy locked on me ( I was trying different variations that I found in different areas of RadioComm to see if I could circumvent the system, finally gave up). I didn't touch it and let it sit on the subsidy lock request screen for about an hour and it asked me again for the sim unlock code. I finally got the right code through my inderect agent rep and voila. Hope this helps. I've been unlocking a rack of Droid2 and 3 for myself and friends lately, so if any of the information provided is cross-device (I sometimes get confused) then hopefully a guru will correct me. But this is to the best of my recollection.
If you haven't succeeded in about a week I'll be having my acct transferred from an employee line to a consumer acct and I can help you with swapping it to my service briefly and getting in touch with global support. Just pm me or send a message to my gmail - same username queberican351
take care and best of luck
~SU1C1D3~

Hey thanks for the info. All of it made lots of sense. So at this point i am hoping that the OTA update didnt happen on device in its lifetime with the first owner although I am almost sure its highly unlikely.
I am currently most inclined towards unlock4moto.com for the code, hoping it works out.
Regarding flashing the OS version to the factory default version, I will try learning how to flash the roms on this device since I think the way to flash roms on motorolas are pretty different to other phones.
And thanks, really really appreciate the offer of helping me out if I don't succeed in a week.
Thanks!
P.s. first message on xda using the droid 3 (in airplane mode), wonderful phone!
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Good news guys. The code from unlock4moto.com worked perfectly.
This makes me think that Verizon doesn't change the code on their network, because the phone was used for a couple months on their network prior to being detached from their network.
But there's another sad news too, which is, right after being unlocked I had to give it to my sister.. So I guess I will stick around to my Desire Z for another while.
Thanks everyone who helped me get my direction right and opted to help me, cheers!
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rezapatel said:
Good news guys. The code from unlock4moto.com worked perfectly.
This makes me think that Verizon doesn't change the code on their network, because the phone was used for a couple months on their network prior to being detached from their network.
But there's another sad news too, which is, right after being unlocked I had to give it to my sister.. So I guess I will stick around to my Desire Z for another while.
Thanks everyone who helped me get my direction right and opted to help me, cheers!
Sent from my HTC Vision
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I'm glad to hear that, so many others have had issues with this.
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Endoroid said:
I'm glad to hear that, so many others have had issues with this.
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Feel for them. I guess, was lucky :-D
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[Q] Galaxy S5 Blacklisted HELP!

OK, I'm going to make this short and sweet.
1. I bought a Galaxy s5(at&t) from a guy
2. turns out the the phone has a blacklisted
3.Guy no were to be seen
I know all the concepts of root. My question is if i unlock my phone,
is it possible to activate it on another carrier other than at&t. (because its blacklisted on At&t)
If it is how and what do i need to do it? Thank you very much
Specs: Model - SM-G900A
Sim - Has no sim card
Rooted

You most likely not receive help. Ask mods to remove
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jmjles said:
OK, I'm going to make this short and sweet.
1. I bought a Galaxy s5(at&t) from a guy
2. turns out the the phone has a blacklisted
3.Guy no were to be seen
I know all the concepts of root. My question is if i unlock my phone,
is it possible to activate it on another carrier other than at&t. (because its blacklisted on At&t)
If it is how and what do i need to do it? Thank you very much
Specs: Model - SM-G900A
Sim - Has no sim card
Rooted
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I'm pretty sure what you want to do is illegal? Maybe not. I don't think anyone will help you do this.
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Cjohns8792 said:
I'm pretty sure what you want to do is illegal? Maybe not. I don't think anyone will help you do this.
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You are better off reselling it cheap to someone who already knows how to do it and buying a phone not blacklisted. Check ESN before buying
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jmjles said:
OK, I'm going to make this short and sweet.
1. I bought a Galaxy s5(at&t) from a guy
2. turns out the the phone has a blacklisted
3.Guy no were to be seen
I know all the concepts of root. My question is if i unlock my phone,
is it possible to activate it on another carrier other than at&t. (because its blacklisted on At&t)
If it is how and what do i need to do it? Thank you very much
Specs: Model - SM-G900A
Sim - Has no sim card
Rooted
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Unfortunately,since it's blacklisted you likely won't be able to get service through any provider, I'm sure there are way around that BUT no one in there proper frame of mind is going to chance telling you how or giving you directions on how to do it (IMHO)
You can't even legally sell the device since that falls under trafficking in stolen property laws in most states, and since you mentioned the "Guy" is no where to be found it's a good bet the device is stolen

Blacklisted means it's on a list that all carriers check when activating. It will usually suspend the person's account within a few mins of putting the sim in. You really do need to check the imei when buying a phone nowadays. It's easy on the swappa site. Changing the imei is a federal crime and not easy to do even if it were legal. Only option I can recommend is trying to get it back to the owner & if you can't, maybe you could at least buy one w/a broken screen and swap em

Get the main board replaced.

jmjles said:
OK, I'm going to make this short and sweet.
1. I bought a Galaxy s5(at&t) from a guy
2. turns out the the phone has a blacklisted
3.Guy no were to be seen
I know all the concepts of root. My question is if i unlock my phone,
is it possible to activate it on another carrier other than at&t. (because its blacklisted on At&t)
If it is how and what do i need to do it? Thank you very much
Specs: Model - SM-G900A
Sim - Has no sim card
Rooted
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unlock it then use at overseas

[Q] Likeliness of being able to unlock SGS6 for AT&T?

I have an offer from work to upgrade a modem line and get an S6, which I could drop my own AT&T SIM in. Unfortunately I'm with T-Mobile. I successfully have unlocked several other Samsung phones following instructions from XDA.. wondering if this will be possible with this device? I'd love to hear any thoughts on this.

You'd be to unlock and use on att.
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rjayflo said:
You'd be to unlock and use on att.
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Can you elaborate? I'm certainly speaking about a US Carrier lock, that is being able to use the device on another carrier besides AT&T. If It's an AT&T S6/S6 Edge, why would I attempt to/want to unlock the device, to then just use it on AT&T? I'm so confused.

[Q] Found damaged N910T - Unlock, Root for Rom and Modem for ATT? [w/Pics]

My nephew said he found the phone on the road underneath an overpass. Screen digitizer looks damaged, no battery, no battery back cover and all banged up (see pics). He gave it to me to either fix or trash. I would like to get the phone looking new, working and give it back to my nephew running on AT&T's network.
Questions:
1. All the parts I need are compatible with most Note 4's correct? Will these work here and here?
2. Being a T-Mo device, the bootloader should be unlocked correct?
3. If the device is locked (not purchased by cash) can the unlock code be unnecessary by rooting? If not, what are my options since I did not purchase this device?
4. AT&T Roms are not compatible on T-Mo devices running on AT&T network correct? So will T-Mo Rom's work on N910T running on AT&T network?
5. Can I Root, flash Rom and modem?
Greatly appreciate your input, thanks.

Tmobile phone will work fine on AT&T. No need to flash anything special just pic a ROM and set up am APN.
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ShrekOpher said:
Tmobile phone will work fine on AT&T. No need to flash anything special just pic a ROM and set up am APN.
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Thank you. Any idea on whether I'll run into issues regarding it possibly being locked?

projekt1 said:
Thank you. Any idea on whether I'll run into issues regarding it possibly being locked?
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if it is carrier locked, you should be able to get it unlocked using cellunlocker.com thats what i did, been using my N910T on AT&T from day one.
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ShrekOpher said:
if it is carrier locked, you should be able to get it unlocked using cellunlocker.com thats what i did, been using my N910T on AT&T from day one.
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I just purchased the T-Mobile variant and I am going to unlock it via http://www.cellunlocker.net. When checking out at cellunlocker.net they displayed a message:
"Please be advised in order to unlock your Samsung Note 4, you MUST activate the phone with the original carrier or SIM issued within your designated location. This must occur before you attempt to unlock and activate the phone with a foreign sim card. The Note 4 has a region lock feature seperate to sim unlocking and if unlocked before activating to its original carrier or continent the phone will be region-locked and must be unlocked directly from Samsung. For more information, please refer to the warning sticker found on the packaging that your phone came in."
Do I just need to get a T-Mobile sim and activate it once? Then boot it up with my ATT sim and enter in the unlock code? Or can I disregard this message?

ducksauce88 said:
I just purchased the T-Mobile variant and I am going to unlock it via http://www.cellunlocker.net. When checking out at cellunlocker.net they displayed a message:
"Please be advised in order to unlock your Samsung Note 4, you MUST activate the phone with the original carrier or SIM issued within your designated location. This must occur before you attempt to unlock and activate the phone with a foreign sim card. The Note 4 has a region lock feature seperate to sim unlocking and if unlocked before activating to its original carrier or continent the phone will be region-locked and must be unlocked directly from Samsung. For more information, please refer to the warning sticker found on the packaging that your phone came in."
Do I just need to get a T-Mobile sim and activate it once? Then boot it up with my ATT sim and enter in the unlock code? Or can I disregard this message?
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You can disregard the statement it only applies to FOREIGN sim cards.
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ShrekOpher said:
You can disregard the statement it only applies to FOREIGN sim cards.
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Sweet thanks. I got confused because when they said foreign I thought it just meant anything not TMO

ducksauce88 said:
Sweet thanks. I got confused because when they said foreign I thought it just meant anything not TMO
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np, always better to ask than to guess wrong.
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You may have a problem if device is reported stolen or lost and imei is blacklisted by tmobile.
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darekz said:
You may have a problem if device is reported stolen or lost and imei is blacklisted by tmobile.
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For activating the phone, I can use any imei correct? However, for unlocking it, I'd I have to, that could be the problem right?

If blacklisted network will refuse to connect to that phone even with active Sim card
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projekt1 said:
My nephew said he found the phone on the road underneath an overpass. Screen digitizer looks damaged, no battery, no battery back cover and all banged up (see pics). He gave it to me to either fix or trash. I would like to get the phone looking new, working and give it back to my nephew running on AT&T's network.
Questions:
1. All the parts I need are compatible with most Note 4's correct? Will these work here and here?
2. Being a T-Mo device, the bootloader should be unlocked correct?
3. If the device is locked (not purchased by cash) can the unlock code be unnecessary by rooting? If not, what are my options since I did not purchase this device?
4. AT&T Roms are not compatible on T-Mo devices running on AT&T network correct? So will T-Mo Rom's work on N910T running on AT&T network?
5. Can I Root, flash Rom and modem?
Greatly appreciate your input, thanks.
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1) not sure... most of the main parts should be the same.. i.e screen. There may be slight variations with many parts.. such as charging ports.
2)Bootloader is unlocked to my knowledge however Im not certain.
3) Rooting and unlocking are 2 seperate things. The phone will be carrier locked. I have a tmobile Note 4 phone that I run on AT&T. I paid to unlock it on simunlocker. Ive never rooted this phone yet
4)False to my knowledge. There should be no issue at all here
5)YOU cant change the modem to a modem from a different carrier. and there is absolutely no reason to do so. YOu should be able to flash an ATT rom on it if you'd like.
Unfortunately... It is true what others have said. If the phone was not paid for in full by the OG owner( on Tmobiles plan where you pay for the phone month to month)... then it will most likely be black listed at some point. SO you might be able to activate it but 4 months down the road it could suddenly stop working.

darekz said:
If blacklisted network will refuse to connect to that phone even with active Sim card
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This is regardless of paying for an unlock correct? Any way of finding out if the IMEI is blacklisted?

projekt1 said:
This is regardless of paying for an unlock correct? Any way of finding out if the IMEI is blacklisted?
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Tmobile has an IMEI checker. Also swappa.com where you can sell/buy used phones has one. I checked mine before using cellunlocker and it worked out perfectly.

Bladerunner1825us said:
Tmobile has an IMEI checker. Also swappa.com where you can sell/buy used phones has one. I checked mine before using cellunlocker and it worked out perfectly.
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Yep, blacklisted.. Now what are my options, if any?

If it's blacklisted, nothing short of changing the IMEI # with a JTAG device can save it.
Considering it's physical condition, trash it. I would.

Looks baaaad. Ouch

Temetka said:
If it's blacklisted, nothing short of changing the IMEI # with a JTAG device can save it.
Considering it's physical condition, trash it. I would.
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After $200 in parts that I received yesterday, she looks beautiful now . I much rather work on it until its fully operational instead of trashing it.
None the less, still blacklisted and unable to access engineering mode. Any pointers?
Update: Running rooted 5.0.1 with TWRP recovery and have successfully unlocked via imei-unlocker.com. Made a call to a business number, worked fine.
Leads be to believe down the road a few months service may be cut off due to blacklist? I would still like to explore other alternatives to avoid service being possible cut off...

projekt1 said:
After $200 in parts that I received yesterday, she looks beautiful now . I much rather work on it until its fully operational instead of trashing it.
None the less, still blacklisted and unable to access engineering mode. Any pointers?
Update: Running rooted 5.0.1 with TWRP recovery and have successfully unlocked via imei-unlocker.com. Made a call to a business number, worked fine.
Leads be to believe down the road a few months service may be cut off due to blacklist? I would still like to explore other alternatives to avoid service being possible cut off...
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Glad to hear you got it up and running. Of course now we need pics.

Everything is working. Calls, text etc. on both WiFi and Cell data.. I hope it doesn't get cut off after a few months....

[Q] Nexus and IMEI ranges

Hey everyone,
Does anyone know if Amazon has it's own special set of IMEI ranges and if it does, the compatibility of that range? I've been doing a lot of research, but to no avail.
Perhaps the carriers have finally gotten mostly on board and this is no longer an issue?

tanpantsman said:
Hey everyone,
Does anyone know if Amazon has it's own special set of IMEI ranges and if it does, the compatibility of that range? I've been doing a lot of research, but to no avail.
Perhaps the carriers have finally gotten mostly on board and this is no longer an issue?
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I believe that Verizon is the only carrier that doesn't "white list" phones that aren't bought directly from them.

cam30era said:
I believe that Verizon is the only carrier that doesn't "white list" phones that aren't bought directly from them.
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No longer true
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akellar said:
No longer true
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So they now will supply SIM cards for non VZW purchased devices and give BYOD credit for Edge customers?

cam30era said:
So they now will supply SIM cards for non VZW purchased devices and give BYOD credit for Edge customers?
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Yep have for a couple months now
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akellar said:
Yep have for a couple months now
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I did not know that. Thanks for the info.

akellar said:
No longer true
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So, given that, now all Nexus 6 devices, regardless of purchase location, now work with at least all 4 major carriers in the US? If that's the case, is there still an advantage to paying full price to get one directly from Google or Amazon, rather than free financing from any carrier?

tanpantsman said:
So, given that, now all Nexus 6 devices, regardless of purchase location, now work with at least all 4 major carriers in the US? If that's the case, is there still an advantage to paying full price to get one directly from Google or Amazon, rather than free financing from any carrier?
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Phones purchased from AT&T come "carrier locked" (i.e. SIM) to AT&T. You can get an unlock code from AT&T once the device is paid off.
The bootloader is unlockable (like all N6 devices), and you can flash any ROM. And they will work on any network once SIM unlocked from AT&T.

Ok, so I'm trying to put together a definitive statement for anyone else that finds this because I spent a lot of time not finding the answer and reading old news articles.
So, correct me if the following is wrong:
Any Nexus 6 purchased from any location will work on any major carrier, provided the device is sim unlocked eventually. Currently AT&T sim locks theirs, until you pay off the device. Therefore purchasing any used Nexus 6, provided a clean ESN and carrier unlocked, will also work on all major US carriers.
Is that all correct?

tanpantsman said:
Ok, so I'm trying to put together a definitive statement for anyone else that finds this because I spent a lot of time not finding the answer and reading old news articles.
So, correct me if the following is wrong:
Any Nexus 6 purchased from any location will work on any major carrier, provided the device is sim unlocked eventually. Currently AT&T sim locks theirs, until you pay off the device. Therefore purchasing any used Nexus 6, provided a clean ESN and carrier unlocked, will also work on all major US carriers.
Is that all correct?
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Yes, correct for XT1103 for North America. And XT1100 is for the rest of the world (I.e. non North America).

cam30era said:
Yes, correct for XT1103 for North America. And XT1100 is for the rest of the world (I.e. non North America).
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Awesome, thanks for your help everyone! I hope this is useful to future N6 buyers too.