Guys lots of seller that sell xt1058 factory unlocked from ebay and have anyone of you used this type of model with tmobile? Is there any bloatware and did you get 4g lte with tmobile network for this model or not?
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banboy said:
Guys lots of seller that sell xt1058 factory unlocked from ebay and have anyone of you used this type of model with tmobile? Is there any bloatware and did you get 4g lte with tmobile network for this model or not?
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I have the XT1058. Mine was locked to AT&T, but I unlocked it with a code. There is some bloatware, but most of it can be disabled without root. The only thing I had to use root to uninstall was the AT&T address book. It should pick up LTE just fine, but I'll let you know for sure later tonight. I'm not in an LTE area right now.
LTE works great.
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Hey guys, I pre-ordered Galaxy Note 3 from At&t, but I would like to go with Net10 or some other companies that don't offer contract. Is it possible to get it unlocked and do that? Thanks.
ysunshine said:
Hey guys, I pre-ordered Galaxy Note 3 from At&t, but I would like to go with Net10 or some other companies that don't offer contract. Is it possible to get it unlocked and do that? Thanks.
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Att phones do not need to be unlocked to work on net10/straight talk... I am using the lg g2 locked to att on net10 with no problem.
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copualt3 said:
Att phones do not need to be unlocked to work on net10/straight talk... I am using the lg g2 locked to att on net10 with no problem.
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Thank you so much, appreciated.
ysunshine said:
Hey guys, I pre-ordered Galaxy Note 3 from At&t, but I would like to go with Net10 or some other companies that don't offer contract. Is it possible to get it unlocked and do that? Thanks.
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Are you using ATT pre-paid (goPhone)? If so how did you pre-order the Note 3?
I'm thinking about switching to tmobile from verizon as I'm tired of them locking all there devices and you can't do what you want. Just wondering what tmobiles policy about this is. Do they also locked there devices?
thayl0 said:
I'm thinking about switching to tmobile from verizon as I'm tired of them locking all there devices and you can't do what you want. Just wondering what tmobiles policy about this is. Do they also locked there devices?
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Bootloader comes unlocked on phones on Tmobile
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ShrekOpher said:
Bootloader comes unlocked on phones on Tmobile
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Main reason I just made that switch.
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Same here, got tired of ATT locking my phone up so i made the switch and haven't been more happy. Tmo at best doesn't even mind the phone being unlocked and rooted, have read comments from people that have exchanged phones using warranty and didn't even bother to restore stock firmware.
Anyone know if a sprint n7 unlocked will work on T-Mobile properly??? Thanks.
Yes they all will but you may not get the specific TMO software tweaks.
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Yes you can do it. Can't unlock it yet though. We need an ENG kernel or a root to be able to unlock.
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Yes you can do it. Can't unlock it yet though. We need an ENG kernel or a root to be able to unlock.
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What are you talking about? Either the Sprint Note 7 with an unlocked sim slot works or it doesn't. If it has the radios and it sees the simcard for TMO. Then it should work. No need to wait for much.
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What are you talking about? Either the Sprint Note 7 with an unlocked sim slot works or it doesn't. If it has the radios and it sees the simcard for TMO. Then it should work. No need to wait for much.
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Unless Sprint unlocks your phone, you're not gonna be able to use it on T-Mobile until a root method drops. Once rooted we can unlock them. I've unlocked over 100 S7 edges from Sprint. Its what I do for a living.
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Unless Sprint unlocks your phone, you're not gonna be able to use it on T-Mobile until a root method drops. Once rooted we can unlock them. I've unlocked over 100 S7 edges from Sprint. Its what I do for a living.
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OK. So that's what you do. *shrug* But I doubt it.
The OP asked if an unlocked Note 7 would work on TMO. It will if the sim card is unlocked.
It's a code to unlock it not a kernel. The kernel would be to unlock the bootloader ... a sim unlock and a bootloader unlock are different beasts.
It's not the sim card that has to be unlocked. It's the phone. Sprint don't take codes anymore. Sprint has to approve the unlock now. Just like T-Mobile and the device unlock app. The custom engineering kernel will grant root access to write the correct byte in for the unlock.
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It's not the sim card that has to be unlocked. It's the phone. Sprint don't take codes anymore. Sprint has to approve the unlock now. Just like T-Mobile and the device unlock app. The custom engineering kernel will grant root access to write the correct byte in for the unlock.
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Well, the sprint N7 has root now. Do you think you can unlock it? The one I bought is NOT unlocked.
More than likely. I'm on vacation though. Europe
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If it's fully paid for then Sprint has to unlock it if you ask. Then you will be able to use it on any carrier.
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If it's fully paid for then Sprint has to unlock it if you ask. Then you will be able to use it on any carrier.
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I'm not the original owner. I doubt they will unlock it.
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I'm not the original owner. I doubt they will unlock it.
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If its fully paid for they will be able to tell in their system and will unlock it. Doesn't matter who bought it first. The main thing is if it's fully paid for.
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If you have yours rooted already I'll unlock it for you
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Hi guys,
I bought the note 9 directly from Samsung and it was a T-mobile version. I just switched to Verizon but I can't use the note 9 because it's locked to T-mobile. I've called T-mobile multiple times and they said i have to do it through the app but the app keeps telling me that the unlock has failed. I have also called samsung countless times and they told me that the Note 9 that i purchased was designed to be used for T-mobile and there is no unlocking it. I doubt that this is true. What are my options here? Can i flash the unlocked firmware if so, where can i find it? Thanks in advance for the help.
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Hi guys,
I bought the note 9 directly from Samsung and it was a T-mobile version. I just switched to Verizon but I can't use the note 9 because it's locked to T-mobile. I've called T-mobile multiple times and they said i have to do it through the app but the app keeps telling me that the unlock has failed. I have also called samsung countless times and they told me that the Note 9 that i purchased was designed to be used for T-mobile and there is no unlocking it. I doubt that this is true. What are my options here? Can i flash the unlocked firmware if so, where can i find it? Thanks in advance for the help.
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is the phone paid off
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is the phone paid off
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Yes. I purchased it from Samsung.com directly and it's fully paid off.
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Yes. I purchased it from Samsung.com directly and it's fully paid off.
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So you got directly from Samsung? Did you contact Samsung or T-Mobile about the issue?
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So you got directly from Samsung? Did you contact Samsung or T-Mobile about the issue?
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I reached out to both of them. Samsung did not do sh*t. They said they can't do anything since it was designed to work with T-mobile only. I don't buy that. It's same hardware so there has to be a way to flash it.
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I reached out to both of them. Samsung did not do sh*t. They said they can't do anything since it was designed to work with T-mobile only. I don't buy that. It's same hardware so there has to be a way to flash it.
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Well flashing it may not remove the SIM lock. But if you can't get resolved then I suggest you get a lawyer and see where it goes.
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I pretty sure a T-Mobile Note 9 will not work on Verizon due to the frequencies being different and each phone have different radio software that includes specific hardware. The only phone I am aware of that runs on both is the Pixel.
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I pretty sure a T-Mobile Note 9 will not work on Verizon due to the frequencies being different and each phone have different radio software that includes specific hardware. The only phone I am aware of that runs on both is the Pixel.
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Oh really? that really sucks! so it's a brick at this point
If I'm correct, it's a brick to you but a great device for someone who wants to be on T-Mobile.....again if I'm correct.
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If I'm correct, it's a brick to you but a great device for someone who wants to be on T-Mobile.....again if I'm correct.
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It's a pain to go through eBay ugh. It sucks because i think i've only used this phone for about 2 days so it's pretty much brand new.
Found this.... https://twitter.com/dallasKaSachin/status/1034530855715135488
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Have you tried flashing a Verizon rom to the unlocked Note 9 and throw a Verizon sim card in it to see if it works?
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Found this.... https://twitter.com/dallasKaSachin/status/1034530855715135488
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Have you tried flashing a Verizon rom to the unlocked Note 9 and throw a Verizon sim card in it to see if it works?
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I have tried throwing Verizon sim card in there. It says locked. So i'm confused by the tweet, does that mean that it will work on verizon? should i flash the verizon rom?
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I have tried throwing Verizon sim card in there. It says locked. So i'm confused by the tweet, does that mean that it will work on verizon? should i flash the verizon rom?
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The installation of a specific carrier rom will unlock the modem to allow it to work on a given carriers network. Just do your research before you start flashing roms.
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The installation of a specific carrier rom will unlock the modem to allow it to work on a given carriers network. Just do your research before you start flashing roms.
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Well, i know how to flash roms and how odin works. So should I root it and flash Verizon's rom?
Please do the research.
Rooting the device has nothing to do with flashing a different carrier's rom.
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I had this problem before on another phone. Go on Twitter and send tweet to John Legere from T-Mobile that you can't unlock your paid off phone, someone from Tmobile will contact you to get it unlocked. You can probably also send a tweet to T-mobile too, but I never tried them.
If you bought it from Samsung directly for T-Mobile it should be a N960U1 for an unlocked device or a N960U locked on T-Mobile
Which device do you have?
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I pretty sure a T-Mobile Note 9 will not work on Verizon due to the frequencies being different and each phone have different radio software that includes specific hardware. The only phone I am aware of that runs on both is the Pixel.
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I'm pretty sure this statement is inaccurate. As far as I know, all N960U carrier models (i.e. Verizon, TMobile, ATT, etc) have the same hardware.
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Hi guys,
I bought the note 9 directly from Samsung and it was a T-mobile version. I just switched to Verizon but I can't use the note 9 because it's locked to T-mobile. I've called T-mobile multiple times and they said i have to do it through the app but the app keeps telling me that the unlock has failed. I have also called samsung countless times and they told me that the Note 9 that i purchased was designed to be used for T-mobile and there is no unlocking it. I doubt that this is true. What are my options here? Can i flash the unlocked firmware if so, where can i find it? Thanks in advance for the help.
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Flashing a different firmware will do absolutely nothing for the SIM Lock situation.
Also,if you're currently on a temporary unlock,that may be holding things up as well.
Typically,T-Mobile has a 40 day period to where you need for the phone to be active on their network before they will grant a SIM Unlock,not sure if this applies to devices bought directly from Samsung,but,it still could be why you're having issues.
You have two options:
1) Continue contacting T-Mobile regarding the issue,be prepared to show 'em your receipt/etc... proving you've bought the phone from Samsung & that it is indeed paid off. Call during typical office hrs on weekdays to ensure you get your former regional "Team Of Experts",I've found T-Mo's Customer Care has greatly improved since they went this route.
2) Use a paid device unlock service & make sure what you buy is T-Mobile Note 9 specific.
Anything else will not work. Google is your friend,as well as searching here in the Note 9 forums for services that have been recommended by the membership here.
Stay on the T-Mobile firmware until the device is permanently unlocked,I'm not sure that side-loading the device unlock .apk will work on non-T-Mobile firmware.
Depending on the method of payment you used,you may have some buyer protection regarding a return/refund,but,I'd use that as a last resort if after a week or so you get no results.
I just had a replacement and it was locked on tmobile, when I was getting the failed to unlock was because it wasn't enough time activated on their network after a week of use I was able to successfully permanent unlock my note 9
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